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About Adam Gorman
Currently a Mechanical Engineer(B.S.)
It's really a trivia problem to solve. Have a 1 or x hour window before sale. Everyone gets issued a ticket. Lottery draws and you are given 15 or y minutes to act on it. Still requires you stay logged in (in line) briefly.
First come first serve model just isn't sustainable with bots and easily distributed bots in line. Also require a very small verification phase(perhaps cc you will use to pay for ticket) so bots aren't overly rampant.
I love the idea of a declaration of internet freedom and have often thought about it on a slightly deeper aspect.
Lets say in a hypothetical world that the internet becomes recognized as its own entity, and in a sense a 'country' and/or 'government' that is recognized mostly world wide.
My first thought, being an American and influenced by US government, was would there be an Internet President? Or could there be an internet representatives? or even internet ambassadors that go to real world events and governments to help ease tensions between the internet and existing governments?
Would we have an internet ambassador in each state or country?
Obviously a traditional system wouldn't work. The internet is about fluidity so for starters, there would be no 'set terms' or anything. But we also would need some more well spoken and educated people to handle certain affairs if the Internet was an entity onto itself in which every person in the world is a dual citizen of the internet.
There are a near endless amount of possibilities and what-ifs on how things could be handled. The one thing for certain though, if a system is put into place of some kind. It needs to be made to reflect the internet, and not have the internet mold to a system, because that would sort of defeat the whole point.
I believe that innovation often is simply a mistake in copying.
Evolution and adaption works the same way. Animal is making a copy of its DNA, and occasionally something goes slightly wrong in the copy process. The color of the bird is different, and this error happens occasionally across the board in the copying. Over time, that bird survives and becomes more dominant because that color turned out to be beneficial. No animal (at least to our current knowledge) ever actively set out to change something about itself.(Elephants maybe have done this? with tusks? google it)
The same way with the spear copy.
You see the spear being made a certain way, and you see a few others copying. But in your attempt at copying, you make it slightly different, because you only could see it from a distance, you didn't get a chance to study it and hold it and use it extensively. But your error in copying may turn out to be a better design, and its sharper or lasts longer. This in my mind is innovation through copying.
This happens even more often if you do not have access to the same tools or same materials are the original "Improved spear maker"
There was never intention of making a spear better than that other guys 'improved spear' but this happening over and over again, is what led us to a significantly superior spear.
As an engineer and computer scientist, I always was fascinated with a future of cyber wars and the like. However, over the years, I have come to think about the American population and how they tend to take things sometimes, especially being a bit overdramatic and maybe a little strongly revenge orientated(in the name of justice, they claim)
Right now, non cyber wars are fought away from home, in other places of conflict. Protecting all the sheep except for occasional news snippet, and of course the families/friends of those deployed. Those deployed, who volunteer to take the blunt of it, so that the rest of the sheeple can live off in naive innocent peace. However, if Cyberwars would start to strike, those effected would no long be the volunteers but everyone would become a target. Lives could still be lost. Traffic lights, medical equipment, airplanes, navigation, financial, among dozens of other things would be good targets that could cause significant harm or death to many random people.
Now I know this is a slightly jaded/biased view, because there are plenty of random innocents in the other countries who get hurt/killed by us being there, would probably be safe if we went to cyberwar.
I tend toward thinking about 'most lives saved' not necessarily whose lives. So I am in huge support of cyberwars over normal wars. Clearly overall less people would probably die.
However, from the 'dumb american' side of things. Do you think that most american's are ready to handle that kind of constant barrage of attacks? Clearly in the beginning, a lot of destruction would happen because to be honest, a lot of systems just aren't up to par and prepared to handle a cyberwar. I feel that based upon the recent 10-15 years of how American has handled to being attacked. That would would potentially face too many american's wanting exponential increase in attack, controlling, revenging, monitoring in 'hopes' to minimize their uneasiness.
I feel like the masses would unavoidable cause most of us to suddenly be living in a control state. The first thing that comes to mind is Demolition Man, the wesley snipes movie of 1993. Where people were instantly 'fined' for even swearing, because they monitored and watched EVERYTHING.
Overall, I am in favor of a cyberwar over a regular war, however I fear that the masses would overreact too greatly to it, and cause a lot of very bad things for a long time. It would happen too quickly and too greatly that it would put something into place, that ultimately will turn out to be far worse than the thing we are trying to protect. The first thing that comes to mind is the movie Equilibrium. I am sure that drug in the movie, sounded like a great idea in the beginning, until suddenly no freedom, creativity, or even art was permitted. And then the **** hit the fan for the whole world.
If food is patentable
You eat the patented food
You are what you eat
You have just been patented!
Although I think copyright should be 99% abolished.
The longer the professors are kept out, the more likely they will promote open source and public domain projects among their students and peers.
Instead of having to deal with constantly searching people for belongings. How about we just all adopt a nudist society where no one can hide "dangerous" weapons and items. If you are carrying a gun or knife, its obvious.
If everyone is naked, no one could hide things on their person.
Things like this just make me think of Valve/Steam and how wonderful the steam platform is.
They have said numerous times how the steam platform fights piracy by offering a far superior platform. Faster downloads, easy and very quick alternatives. I've never had issues with it.
Not only can I install as many times as I want and re download as many times as I want.(Ive seen some places say you can install infinite, but can only download 3 times)
I can go to friends computer and play using my own settings/saves and even install the same game on 100 computers. Only limit is that obviously I can only log onto 1 account/computer at a time. But since I am the one playing/owning it. That is fine with me.
The funny thing is that half of the time, half the games in the humble bundle, I had already purchased within a few weeks of their release, sometimes the day of their release because they were worth while games that I was quite excited for.
I know Ive put in at least 30 hours of super meat boy, prior to this humble bundle. I also bought this humble bundle because there were some additional no name games. I'll admit that since I already own the bigger titles here, I am not paying as much but the few games I haven't heard, of I have enjoyed quite a bit, this time.
Ive not bought all humble bundles because 1 of the recent ones had average and mediocre games, at least to my gamestyle. I don't buy it, just because.
I do buy it because I want a game and to support developers, I often put nothing to charity, a little to humble bundle, and mostly 90% to developers.
Although Super Meat Boy is a platformer, and Super Mario Brothers is also a platformer, it is most definitely NOT a knock off. It is a completely different gameplay style in every sense.
Everything from violence to level design to scrolling level to art style. Aside from the fact that they are both jumping type games, there are no other similiarities.
Most of the humble bundles have often had pretty well known developers. Albiet, they aren't hundreds of million $$ strong but very well known nonetheless.
I think major titles like the ones you listed would make a lot of money, perhaps not the same as they sell outright. But perhaps after a year release and most sales are leveled off, itd be interesting to see how well it truly holds up to see what people pay on those games.
I also oppose your final statement, I don't think this particular model would work for every game company/music. I am quite sure they would need their own customized versions of packages if they were to fair well.
Link/comic posted is Perfect example of it
Buy your burger meat and lettuce across the street
But buy your burger buns here!
Oh yeah, you get them in the same looking container!
At first I was thinking, these developers are stupid. Then it was like, this is brilliant. Hopefully they can find some better medium ground that permits both their company game business to flourish but also to allow pirated copies(word of mouth) to work in unison
When I first read this, I thought he meant to use "godly powers" to acquire "donations" and "fake profits" off it. By manipulating the masses into believing you have communicated with god and have been given the gift of god and the power to heal people. Then hysterical people become cured and the guy makes millions.
If he succeeded, he could sue all those extremists religious groups on TV that make millions of dollars.
Oh I am quite positive he doesn't allow youtube. I wasn't trying to comment that in his particular case he should. I was just speaking more vaguely about the product in comparative to his situation.
Some places will always have everything locked down, that is fine with me. But in the areas that it's not, then it clearly is a major advantage.
Eric, Although the bandwidth is a potential concern.
I know myself and many others often just use youtube to play music we want on our phones or at work.(at least 20 youtube songs a day)(often the same ones, I at least try to keep the window open(multiple tabs) to keep cached. to prevent bandwidth burn)
A streamed mp3 is far far more efficient then restreaming the same youtube video everyday.
Random thoughtS:
My first thought after hearing google music locker was how will they prove that you own or don't legally own the music?
How will they regulate someone making a dummy account and sharing it with their friends?
Would they prevent multiple users not be able to stream simultaneously, even though some couples/married share 1 email, and only purchase their music once.
lol @ we promise to take down music, as if you could ever know who, statement.
Did I give you permission to give people directions to my restaurant?
I don't care if I got more business! Next time, call us for permission before you give directions!
I would be interested to know the statistics of TSA agents ever actually finding anything using this method?
I would also like to see the same statistics comparing what they do find, to actual threat based things. I.e. I don't care if someone had a 1oz too large toothpaste bottle in their pocket or a misc overzealous rule violation.
Pocket knives, scissors, explosives.
I also don't care about them finding drugs through this method.
I personally feel like it only adds inconvenience to everyone, and protects no one. Though I understand the airlines desire to look "proactive" in security and the public image of trying to be "safe" even if their methods are completely misguided and useless. Too bad we didn't have a choice. "Safe airline" and "dangerous airline" whereas safe airline is current standards, and dangerous one did very minimal intrusion.
Although it was probably said in another comment, I still feel I need to re state the following.
I could clearly understand the need to define a photocopier. The lawyer could have tried to be more creative in such that he could use other terms such as Copy Machine, Copier, Xerox, or as he eventually did, describe the function of the device.
Because in the modern world, technically couldn't a cell phone be called a copymachine? You can take a photo of something and then wirelessly print it to a printer.
As someone who works with a lot of various technical fields. There is a constant confusion over what is common acronyms and other technical slang. I think its short sighted of the lawyer simply because he is so familiar with a term that he deemed it as "common language."
The lawyer constantly tried to push the same angle, repeatedly, instead of trying to approach the question at different perspectives and terminology.
Also, it could potentially be that a photocopier only copies photos and a document copier only copies documents.
I've met people who believed they needed to buy the Office Max's CDs with the label printed "Music CDs" to make a music CD and they would argue that a regular any CD wouldn't work.
I think one thing that although short term, is easily overlooked.
Lets say Company A has 20 employees from various departments, all with their own individual twitter/blog/facebook/etc... pages. The company links to them, as they are to post relevant stuff about things they are working on, and other misc stuff, they are free to do what they want, with only minimum guidance.
They all build followers(of different types)
Sure company A will be mad with employee Bob leaves, taking his twitter account with 50,000 followers.
But maybe, Company B will be THAT much happier to have Employee Bob? Because now Bobs new company can take advantage of it.
Perhaps in the future, we will have as part of a resume, how many youtube or twitter followers we have in our professional lives?
It wouldn't be a requirement for every job, but it could definitely be considered an added perk.
It will make a few companies a bit disgruntled in the beginning. But I think overall in the long run, it'll be beneficial for everyone. Even if some companies don't ever see it that way.


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Riots in Jerusalem over suspected revenge killing of Palestinian
A Palestinian teenager from occupied East Jerusalem has been kidnapped and killed in a suspected act of revenge for the murder of three Israeli teenagers.
Israeli Army radio said the youth was seen being forced into a car in the Shuafat neighbourhood and his body was found several hours later in another area of the city, describing it as a "suspected revenge attack".
The incident occurred the day after Israel buried three teenagers who had been kidnapped near a Jewish settlement on June 12 and whose bodies were found in the West Bank on Monday.
The killing was denounced by the Palestinian leadership which said it held Israel responsible and demanded the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu act to prevent revenge attacks.
Netanyahu also condemned the "despicable murder" and ordered investigators to work "as quickly as possible" to track down the perpetrators, while urging both sides "not to take the law into their own hands".
Shortly after dawn, crowds of angry Palestinians began gathering outside the teenager's home in Shuafat, with clashes erupting around 8am when stones were hurled at police, who responded with sound bombs and rubber bullets, an AFP correspondent and police said.
Clouds of black smoke rose into the summer sky as hundreds of masked Palestinians faced off with Israeli police in riot gear.
At least 35 people were injured by rubber bullets, among them at least six journalists, the correspondent said.
The normally-bustling main road was littered with stones and the light rail service which passes through the neighbourhood was suspended.
Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat denounced the murder and called for calm.
"This is a horrible and barbaric act which I strongly condemn," he said in a statement, urging all parties "to exercise restraint."
Tensions have soared across the region since June 12 when three Israeli teenagers disappeared while hitchhiking in the West Bank. Their bodies were found on Monday, with Israel blaming Hamas for the triple killings and vowing to hit the Islamist movement hard.
The murders triggered calls for revenge, with more than 200 Israelis rampaging through Jerusalem on Tuesday evening, surging onto the light rail and dragging people out of cars in the middle of the road, chanting "Death to Arabs," police and witnesses said.
A Palestinian worker in McDonald's was also attacked by a masked youth during the evening, police said.
Early on Wednesday, police received reports about a person being forced into a car in Beit Hanina prompting a widespread search which resulted in the discovery of a body in the Jerusalem forest by Givat Shaul, which is in west Jerusalem, spokeswoman Luba Samri told AFP.
Police have not yet confirmed a link between the kidnapping and the body, nor have they publicly identified the victim, but Walla news website quoted Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch as saying there was a connection.
Family members named the missing boy as 16-year-old Mohammed Abu Khder from Shuafat neighbourhood, which is next door to Beit Hanina.
As the clashes raged in Shuafat, where the streets were littered with burning dumpsters and makeshift barricades, the only place of relative calm was the family home, an AFP correspondent said.
Wearing a blue headscarf, 40-year-old Suha Abu Khder, mother of the missing teen, sat in stunned silence, sometimes breaking down in tears in a room filled with relatives and friends.
Ansam Abu Khder, one of the teenager's cousins, said witnesses had written down the car's licence plate and that police were examining CCTV footage.
"We knew about Mohammed's kidnapping by three israelis just before the dawn prayers. A witness saw them and took down the licence plate," he told AFP.
"We hope that the body they found is not my cousin's body. The police took his father early in the morning to identify the body and we still haven't heard back from him."
Outside, Israel special forces were lined up along the street, and stationed on nearby rooftops while Palestinian youths darted across the road, as police fired stun grenades, rubber bullets and rubber-coated metal bullets, AFP correspondents said.
The families of the three murdered Israeli teenagers, who were buried on in an emotionally-charged funeral on Tuesday, issued a statement condemning the incident.
"If the Arab youth was murdered because of nationalistic motives then this is a horrible and horrendous act," it said.
"There is no difference between Arab blood and Jewish blood. Murder is murder. There is no forgiveness or justification for any murder."
Israel has blamed Hamas Islamists for the kidnappings. The Palestinian Islamist movement, which controls Gaza, has denied any involvement and accused Israel of using the incident to escalate a military campaign against Palestinians.
Agence France-Presse, Reuters


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PicoLog data acquisition software is a powerful but flexible program for collecting, analyzing and displaying data.
PicoLog displays data in a number of views, which can be activated as and when required. These views can be activated both during and after data collection.
Enables you to start/stop recording and specify recording files. It shows the current readings and alarm conditions for each channel. All settings such as scaling, channels and sampling are controlled from the recorder view.
Displays text data in a format that can be easily copied and pasted into other applications. Data can also be saved to disk in standard ASCII text format.
Graphs can be displayed both during and after data collection. Each channel can be displayed in its own graph or multiple channels can be displayed in the same graph. Axes can be set up manually, automatically or in chart recorder mode. Multipliers allow you to magnify areas of interest. Graphs can be copied and then pasted into reports.
Displays one parameter against another. Useful for plotting voltage against current, for example.
Notes view allows you to attach notes to data.
Displays previously recorded data. It enables you to scroll quickly through stored files to compare results on successive runs. The player can be used to examine old data while new data is still being recorded.
Data can easily be transferred (either as graphs or raw data) to other Windows applications by using the clipboard (copy and paste). Graphs can also be saved to disk (as Windows Metafiles) and data from the spreadsheet can be saved in text format.
PicoLog data acquisition software also supports IP networking. This enables remote data collection from Pico's full range of data acquisition products.
Parameter scaling can be used to convert raw data into standard engineering units. A wide range of equation and table lookup scaling options are provided.
Additional parameters can be calculated. For example, to calculate power output from a boiler you may need to multiply a flow reading from one channel with the temperature difference between two further channels.
Alarm limits can be set for each channel to alert the user should a parameter go out of a specified range.
As well as the supplied PicoLog software, also included are drivers and examples for those who want to write your own software or interface to other programs.
Software drivers are supplied for Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS and Linux (including basic support for Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone).
Example code shows how to interface to third-party software packages such as Microsoft Excel and National Instruments LabVIEW as well as how to write your own software in C++ / C#.


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PORTLAND — When Etsegent Ayele arrived in Portland from Ethiopia five years ago, she had trouble believing she would be accepted.
Ayele, 17, knew little English and had to adjust to a completely different new culture.
But after getting involved with Roosevelt High School's Writing and Publishing Center, she discovered she had little to worry about.
"I found there were people who actually wanted to hear my story," she said.
Because of the center, she said, she's no longer shy about expressing herself.
This year, the center published its first anthology, "Where the Roses Smell Best: A Literary Companion to Portland," including pieces from Ayele, other Roosevelt High students and prominent local writers, such as Oregon's poet laureate Paulann Petersen and Oregonian columnist Steve Duin.
Recently, Ayele and other students were on hand to help celebrate the book's publication at the Heathman Hotel in downtown Portland, where the book was added to the hotel's library. A copy will be placed in every room and guests can purchase their own copies — with the proceeds going back to sustaining the writing center.
The writing and publishing center got its start two summers ago with the help of teacher Kate McPherson. The North Portland high school, which had long been one of the lowest-performing schools in the state, was buoyed by a federal turnaround grant worth $7.7 million.
Part of that money went toward paying McPherson to help develop a center to coach students on their writing skills and grow community partnerships for a service-learning opportunity.
The school forged a strong relationship with Portland State University's Ooligan Press, which helped pay for publishing costs and provided mentorship for Unique Ink, the name of Roosevelt's publishing center. The writing project also obtained a State Farm Insurance grant worth $94,000, which helped pay for publishing software, a printer and college assistants.
At the writing center, students can drop in during the school day and find student mentors or college student volunteers willing to edit essays. They can also participate in initiatives such as the Freedom Fighters Project, in which freshmen interview community members who have taken a stand for social justice.


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The pastor of a local church believes the use of gasoline is a moral, Christian and financial issue.
Four years ago I bought a new lawnmower. It is battery powered � not an electric one that is connected to the house by a cord, but one that is powered by a rechargeable battery.
It was a bit of an experiment, to tell the truth. These were not and still are not extremely popular. But if a rechargeable drill would work, why not a rechargeable lawnmower?
Many predicted I would not like it, for various reasons. I have, however, been pleasantly surprised. It has all the power that I have had in any lawnmower. It mows my grass extremely well and I have never exhausted the charge.
I love not buying gasoline, changing the oil or constantly pulling the cord to get it started. I just put the recharged battery into the lawnmower, push the button and go. I am beginning to wonder why they are not more popular.
It is important for you to know that I am a pastor of a local congregation. So you might ask why this is important to a pastor.
Every time I buy gasoline, I am contributing to people and causes that I do not wish to support. I am supporting countries where the Christian faith is not welcome. It is almost like I am forced to write a check for a charitable contribution to a faith of which I choose not to be a part. I support them simply because there is oil under their land. As oil becomes less abundant, I am also supporting increasingly risky means of procuring it. This can result in oil spills and environmental damage, as recent events have shown.
So you can see how, to me, the use of gasoline is a moral and Christian issue. Regardless of price, I believe that we have to find other and more efficient ways of producing our energy. We also have to find ways to use less energy. That is the reason for my battery powered lawnmower. It is the reason I drive a car that gets 45 miles per gallon and, when practical, a motorcycle that gets 60 miles per gallon. Sometimes I even take my bicycle and then the gas mileage is unbelievable.
These ways of decreasing my use of gasoline are not good enough, but they are the best I can do until better comes along. This could well be important for every American for reasons other than cost.
The Rev. Randy Spaugh is pastor of Faith Fellowship Church in Kinston. Reach him at email@example.com.


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Enhance performance, scalability, and usability of an existing telecommunications monitoring product.
This includes improvements to all application levels from data acquisition from the wire to data aggregation and presentation through the GUI. This role requires someone who is capable of finding solutions to complex problems.
BS or MS in Computer Science
7+ years of Software Development experience in C++ for UNIX.
5+ years of Telecom experience (2G/3G mobile networks).
Knowledge of memory and performance profiling tools for Solaris 10 on SPARC.
Extensive experience in application optimization and debugging.
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Julie Taymor is one of the most visually inventive directors working today and the trailer for her film adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" will do nothing to tarnish that reputation.
Now, there's a downside to taking big risks--whether your an artist or an investment banker--and that's total failure. To be frank, some of this trailer looks positively silly, and not in a good way.
Helen Mirren as a female Prospero makes perfect sense, Djimon Honsou as Caliban looks great, and the pairing of Russell Brand and Alfred Molina as Trinculo and Stephano is inspired.
U.S. & World
Rounding out the already great cast is Alan Cumming, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper, along with newbies Felicity Jones and Reeve Carney as the young lovers Miranda and Ferdinand.
As promising as this looks, however, Taymor's forthcoming Broadway musical "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" is one of the most ridiculous ideas we've ever heard.


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In Australia, there are many sites and business platform that work online. All of these sites and platforms need proper management and support system to make it function smoothly and help the users use the features in a productive manner. But in most of cases the sites use the third party Fully Managed Live Chat service to make sure they work according to the given instructions without getting stuck at any point. There are certain kinds of Chat Bots and Live Chat Software that can be implemented for providing Live Online Chat and support for the customers.
Most of the businesses that work actively in providing their customers a high quality experience through their sites, deploy Live Chat Agents to provide Live Support in an active manner.
Using a Live Chat Monitoring service to offer Live Chat for Website is a common practice and most of business owners use Website Live Chat services to give a non-stop support. In order to understand the various different kinds of services in this regard, you can get most of the information through Live Chat Articles that are available on the net.
In most cases, there are two major kinds of live chat services one is a simple service having a software maintaining the live support system and other one is the service that fully backed by a system to get things done in an organized manner.
There can be the following main differences you can find in such cases:
A fully managed service always keeps a full record of all the activities and can provide a complete data when needed. Well, if you don't have a managed service you may only get temporary services with no added features.
Another difference could be the availability of the services for a wide range of areas. A managed service can help you stay connected in various regions without leaving your customers disappointed, and can improve the functionality of your site.


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Teresa Ramsey struggled with homelessness after she finished her service to the country.
"In September 2010 things weren't right in my life," she said.
But, with the services of the VA Hospital, COPE Community Services, and Old Pueblo, she was able to get the help she needed to rebuild her life.
Ramsey is an example of what Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild said he thinks the city can do. He has accepted a challenge from the federal government to end veterans' homelessness in Tucson by 2015.
The Obama Administration named Tucson one of 25 cities in the country that can accomplish that goal.
It will take targeted services, the mayor said.
"I can tell you we have veterans who are students...living in their cars, and it's part of the population that we have to reach," Rothschild said at a news conference announcing the goal.
Part of the challenge is identifying each homeless veteran, said Sarah Taouil, who works at CODAC Behavioral Health Services.
A recent count of homeless veterans identified 353 of them, Rothschild said. Taouil said those veterans first need homes. After that, other services begin, such as help finding work or getting medical care.
Bu,t in order to house those 353 veterans by 2015, along with all the others who are finishing their service as the troop draw-down in Afghanistan continues, Tucson needs to house 52 veterans a month, Taouil said.
Taouil works with 51 Homes, an organization focused on housing as the first priority. Among vets, those who are at a highest risk must be given a priority for housing, she said.
"Our most vulnerable community members are folks who are experiencing chronic homelessness," she said. "This is long-term homelessness with a disabling condition. These are the folks that are at the highest risk for early mortality on the streets, and they also are high (users) of costly community resources, emergency medical care, interaction with law enforcement. So, we need to move those folks to the top of our list."
Among the costly community resources is emergency response, said Joe Gulotta, assistant chief of the Tucson Fire Department. His department, and the Tucson Police Department, frequently respond to calls that pertain to homeless people.
The departments can provide resources for people in need, but there's only so much they can do to immediately respond to a call for help, Gulotta said.
"We're limited as to what we can do," Gulotta said. "Jail and the hospital may not be where these folks need to go."
A community-wide effort involving the city, nonprofit agencies and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is one way to reduce the need for other services, he explained.
The goal will also require help from people, not just agencies, Rothschild said. After a veteran is in a home, "they need beds, chairs, dishes, cleaning supplies."
The Red Cross of Southern Arizona is also stepping up, said Richard White, the chapter director.
Already, the chapter puts an emphasis on hiring veterans whenever possible, White said.
"We want veterans to be able to have a healty stream of income so they can sustain living in the housing that we are arranging for them," he said.
Davis-Monthan officials also said the goal is a priority. The city has been advised to plan housing about 1,200 homeless veterans, although the official count is 353. That's because some people will need assistance more than once, and the numbers are expected to rise, Rothschild said.
Veterans make up about eight percent of the population, but federal statistics show they are about 16 percent of the homeless population. Helping them means helping all homeless people, Rothschild said.
"Part of what this goal is to do is to increase the infrastructure for all of the homeless of the community, when we support Primavera, the Salvation Army, Red Cross, CODAC, COPE, there are going to be others in the community that are going to be supported," he said.
Ending veterans' homelessness is one step toward solving chronic homelessness by 2020, Rothschild said.
Ramsey said she knows firsthand the effort will make a difference.
"I cannot tell you how grateful I truly am to have been part of this program, and I, really, am looking forward, mayor, to...moving forward, and bringing all these homeless veterans...," she said to Rothschild. "I know that the help is out there, and I pray that they (homeless veterans) reach out for it."


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Snap: Tom Daly on Rugby Road
Photographer Tom Daly captures himself Wednesday, May 26 on the front porch of the UVA Art Museum with some of the Mad Bowl fraternities in the background. (Daly shot the current Hook cover package entitled, "Summer Guy'd.")
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Arctic Report Card: Dark Times Ahead
December 6, 2012
Conditions in the Arctic are slipping rapidly from bad to worse as the pace of climate change accelerates in that region. That's the message from an annual environmental assessment of the far North, released on Wednesday...
...According to the report, the Arctic broke a string of environmental records this past year. The summertime sea ice pack was the smallest ever seen. The amount of Northern Hemisphere snow in June hit the lowest mark on record. Virtually the entire Greenland Ice Cap showed some evidence of surface melting for the first time in observations going back to 1979. And permafrost temperatures on the North Slope of Alaska topped previous highs, said Martin O. Jeffries, a co-editor of the Arctic report and the Arctic science advisor at the Office of Naval Research. "If we're not there already, we're surely on the verge of seeing a new Arctic," he said.
The widespread reduction in snow and ice cover in summertime has darkened the ocean surface and land in the Arctic, allowing it to absorb more sunlight, which leads to enhanced warming. "The Arctic is one of Earth's mirrors and that mirror is breaking," said Donald Perovich, an Arctic researcher at Dartmouth, who participated in the report.


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A FINRA arbitration panel said Wednesday that Wedbush Securities must pay advisor Michael Paul Farah some $4.27 million in connection with the sale of collateralized mortgate obligations or CMOs.
Farah, who filed the claim in May 2005 and amended it in October 2012, said that Webush had "made misrepresentations and omitted material facts in connection with the 'CMO' investments that he recommended to his clients, causing Farah to lose clients and annual income."
FINRA ordered Los Angeles-based Wedbush to pay Farah $1.33 million for lost income, $1.44 million for punitive damages and nearly $1.5 million for fees covering attorneys and court costs.
In its counterclaim, Wedbush asserted that Farah interfered with his contractual relations, intentionally misrepresented certain facts and failed to carry out his fiduciary duty.
"We wholeheartedly disagree with the ruling and are currently reviewing our options," said Wesley Long, executive vice president and head of private client services for Wedbush, in a statement.
Wedbush Securities has about 400 advisors and 100 offices nationwide.
Farah now runs Farah Financial Services, an RIA with some $300 million in assets that is based in Southern California and uses Broadcort/Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAC) for clearing.
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A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of visiting my favorite liquor distillery, Jack Daniel's. Yes, I'm a southern girl who loves whiskey. Although I have lived in Tennessee most of my life, I had never been to Jack Daniel Distillery. So, when a good friend of mine decided to come in town it was fitting to do something different. Plus, we both like whiskey.
When visiting the Jack Daniel Distillery, you have three tours to choose from. Two of the tours allow you to taste different Jack Daniel products. The other tour does not allow any drinking and probably the most family friendly tour.
I will be honest, one of the reasons I did not go to the Jack Daniel Distillery before is because it's located in Lynchburg, TN. Anything with the word lynch in it is not appealing to me. Let's face it, we are in the south.
The hidden secret to Jack Daniel's empire was a man by the name of Nearest Green. He was slave. Our tour guide informed us that Nearest Green is the man responsible for teaching Jack Daniel how to make whiskey. According to a NY Times article, the decision to acknowledge and display Nearest Green contribution to Jack Daniel was made in 2016. It's sad that it took so long to acknowledge Nearest and his family.
To make the famous Jack Daniel's liquor, there is a process starting with the special wood that is burned down and used. The next step is the ingredients; corn, barley, rye and spring water. The spring water comes from the springs located on property.
Note: There are parts of the tour you're not able to take pictures. But what I can tell you is, its where the Jack is cooking down and fermenting. The smell of fermenting corn is a smell will never forget. The smell will knock you off your feet.
Once we made our way through the factory it was time to taste the liquor. We entered a warehouse where there a barrels of Jack Daniels stacked to the ceiling. You are able to purchase by the barrel. If I remember correctly, it is around $10K a barrel. You will get your name on the wall along with other people and celebrities who have purchased a barrel.
Once we passed all the names we entered into one for sexiest rooms I have ever seen in any tasting. My interior style is rustic and this tasting room was heaven for me. I did not get many pictures of it because I was concentrating on the liquor in front of me.
This was my first time tasting Jack Daniel Gold No27, Jack Daniel Sinatra, Single Barrel, Single Barrel Select, and Rye. Each liquor has a distinct taste. Some were fruity, some were smoky, some had a nutty flavor and some were bitter. My favorite out of the 5 was Jack Daniel Gold No27 which has a more fruity flavor. This bottle goes for $99.00
One of the best tour guides ever. He made the tour fun.
After the tasting, we were able to go to the gift shop where you can purchase the different Jack Daniel products. You are also able to get your bottle engraved if you choose to.
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At the Vice-Presidential debate last week, Joe Biden claimed that the American Medical Association sided with him, and against Paul Ryan, on the merits of the Romney-Ryan plan for Medicare reform. "Who do you believe?" exclaimed Biden. "The AMA [and] me? A guy who has fought his whole life for this? Or somebody [like Paul Ryan]?" Well, it turns out that the AMA's key policy committee has come out in favor of premium support for Medicare, in a fashion that tracks closely with what Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are proposing.
(DISCLOSURE: I am an outside adviser to the Romney campaign on health care issues. The opinions contained herein are mine alone, and do not necessarily correspond to those of the campaign.)
I've had my disagreements with the AMA, which like its cousin the AARP, generates hundreds of millions of dollars in income from our existing, wasteful health-care system, and often stands in the way of needed reforms. But this past weekend, the AMA's key policy committee, the Council on Medical Service, voted to endorse a Medicare reform plan that shares key traits with the ones put forth by Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.
"The [AMA] policy identifies changes that must be made to strengthen the traditional Medicare program (i.e., restructuring beneficiary cost-sharing, including modifying Medigap rules, and changing the eligibility age to match Social Security)," the Council writes, "and expresses support for giving beneficiaries a choice of plans for which the federal government would contribute a standard amount (i.e., a 'defined contribution') toward the purchase of traditional fee-for-service Medicare or another health insurance plan approved by Medicare. The Council firmly believes that implementing a defined contribution system, with strong regulatory protections for patients, is a responsible and feasible approach to strengthening the Medicare program."
Comparing the AMA plan to Romney-Ryan
Much like the old Ryan plan, the AMA proposal would let the government provide a specified subsidy—the "defined contribution"—to retirees' health benefits, and let them choose among a range of plans. Unlike the old Ryan plan, but like the current Romney-Ryan one, the AMA committee endorsed preserving "traditional Medicare as an option" for seniors.
The AMA Council's report states that it came around to this view not at the behest of Republican operatives or candidates, but after speaking with Bill Clinton's former budget chief, Alice Rivlin, who along with Paul Ryan proposed a version of this plan. "Dr. Rivlin emphasized that defined contribution amounts should be sufficient to ensure that all beneficiaries could afford to purchase health insurance coverage, and that private health insurance plans should be subject to regulations that protect patients and ensure the availability of coverage for even the sickest patients."
These principles are echoed in the Romney plan for Medicare reform, which guarantees that seniors will be 100 percent covered for the standard package of benefits that traditional, government-run Medicare provides today.
In that sense, the Romney-Ryan plan isn't actually a "defined-contribution" approach but rather a "defined-benefit" one. The tradeoff is that defined-contribution plans have absolute fiscal certainty—you know how much the government will spend on Medicare, no matter what happens in the broader health-care world—whereas defined benefit plans guarantee that seniors will be covered for the same health-care services they are today, even if their cost goes up significantly.
The AMA plan wants Medicare premiums to keep growing
The Council's report does a great job of explaining why premium support makes sense. "The [Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan], which covers federal employees, including members of Congress, is an example of a defined contribution system that works very effectively for plan enrollees, while also effectively managing program spending growth." The report notes the bipartisan heritage of premium support for Medicare.
One key difference between the Rivlin-Ryan plan and the AMA approach is that the Rivlin-Ryan plan sought to grow the premium-support payments at GDP + 1 percent, even if health-care costs grew at a faster rate. The AMA suggests allowing the premiums to grow in line with health-care inflation. "Annual adjustments should be based on changes in health care costs and the cost of obtaining health insurance, rather than on gross domestic product (GDP) or other indexes that are not directly tied to health care costs." This approach by the AMA echoes what Mitt Romney and the Wyden-Ryan plan recommend for Medicare, though the AMA did not specifically endorse the idea of competitive bidding.
It's understandable why the AMA came out with a plan. If Medicare payments keep growing at a faster rate than the economy, it stands to figure that doctors would make more money too.
The AMA has been on the wrong side of many, if not most, health-care issues over the past five years. The AMA supported Obamacare, including that law's aggressive cuts to health-care providers. The AMA is constantly willing to sacrifice the public interest in the pursuit of "doc fixes" that preserve physician compensation. In this case at least, AMA has taken the sounder approach.
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By: Jack Moore
Each week we'll be providing you with insight into the best (and worst) baseball players to play in your fantasy baseball league.
1. Danny Espinosa, SS, WAS: With Ian Desmond dealing with an oblique injury, Espinosa picked up his fifth game at shortstop and with it, eligibility at the position in many leagues. He has a career high .244 batting average – nearly the league average this season – and adds decent power (eight homers) and great speed (14 steals). Desmond's injury will keep him out nearly a month, and teams needing a replacement could easily turn to Espinosa in a pinch.
2. Ben Sheets, SP, ATL: Sheets has yet to give up a run in his return to baseball, spanning two starts and 12 innings. The former Brewer ace hasn't shown his old velocity, sitting in the low-90s when he was once a mid-90s hurler, but the 12-6 curveball is breaking as sharply as ever. As long as he has that pitch, he'll be a good bet to rack up some strikeouts and some wins on a decent Atlanta team – as long as he stays healthy, of course.
3. Tommy Milone, SP, OAK: Milone's peripherals over the past two seasons in the minor leagues were things of beauty. The lefty walked just 39 batters in over 300 innings and struck out 298, compiling a K/BB of 9.69 in Triple-A in 2011. The strikeout rate hasn't quite translated to the American League, but the walk rate has, and as a result Milone has been very effective, with a 3.34 ERA on the season. He has even found the strikeouts over his last five starts, with 34 strikeouts against just two walks in his last 32 innings. With those kinds of peripheral numbers, Milone could maintain his sparkling ERA over the rest of the season.
4. Chris Carter, 1B, OAK: Carter has always put up big numbers in the minors. He has 30 home runs in his last 668 minor league plate appearances, but had just three home runs in his first 39 major league games. This season, Carter has five homers through his first 13 games and a .297/.409/.730 slash line in 44 plate appearances. Obviously, it's the tiniest of samples, but Carter is a guy who has a long track record of minor league success and could be making a step forward at 25 years old. At the very least, he's worthy of a flier for teams needing cheap power.
5. Chris Young, OF, ARI: Young appears to be finding his way back to productivity. A home run Sunday raised his season line to .213/.314/.437; he's now 7-for-22 with six extra-base hits (two home runs) in his last seven games. Young started out hot but appeared to still be feeling the effects of a shoulder injury even after he came back from the DL. If he's back in his groove, Young can approach elite numbers at his peak. Keep an eye on him.
1. Brandon Belt, 1B, SFG: Belt keeps striking out (31.3% last 10 games, 25.6% on the season) and he still isn't hitting for power (four home runs). At this point, particularly for non-keeper owners, it's time to wonder what he provides of value at either first base or outfield. He's losing more and more time in the lineup due to his recent struggles as well. The strikeouts don't appear to be a problem that has any reason to go away, either. If Belt arrives, 2012 doesn't look to be the year it'll happen.
2. Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS: The problem with Middlebrooks is that he strikes often and almost never walks. This is less of a problem for most fantasy owners, who don't care about on-base percentage, but Middlebrooks's insistence on swinging is a batting average killer. Middlebrooks struck out 22.2% of the time over the past two weeks and didn't draw a single walk, hitting just .222 over the stretch. With Middlebrooks's discipline at such a low level at this point in his career, we can probably expect a few more stretches like that before the season ends.
3. Elliott Johnson, 2B, TBR: The other shoe is dropping for Johnson. Johnson was hitting .292 on May 20 but has hit just .250/.301/.350 over the two months since, with neither his run nor RBI totals over 60 per 162 games. Effectively the only value he provides is through steals, of which he has 16 on the season and nine over the past two months – on a pace for roughly 30. But in standard mixed leagues, Johnson needs to provide more than one category, and since an early outburst, he just hasn't been that kind of producer.
4. Tommy Hanson, SP, ATL: After allowing eight runs in four innings Friday, Hanson now owns a streak of allowing at least three runs each start dating back to June 20. He has allowed nine home runs in this stretch. His K/9 and BB/9 are still solid at 8.80 and 2.73 respectively are solid – he owns a 4.31 FIP in the past month despite a 7.28 ERA, but he's been on shaking footing seemingly all season after coming back from a major injury. He may be a hold-and-don't-drop guy if at all possible, but it's hard to believe in him going forward at this point.
5. Wade Miley, SP, ARI: The thing about Arizona is that sooner or later, the home runs usually get the pitchers. It happened with Dan Haren. It happened with Josh Collmenter, and Trevor Cahill, and Ian Kennedy and Dan Hudson. And now it's happening to Miley. The All-Star has allowed 1.74 HR/9 over his last five starts, with a 4.94 ERA and 4.36 FIP over that period. Miley has good ground ball numbers – in the 45-50% range both seasons of his young career – but not the special talent that it typically requires to avoid major home run issues at Chase Field.
Jack Moore is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in Mathematics and Economics. His work can also be found at FanGraphs.com, DisciplesOfUecker.com, RotoWire.com, AdvancedNFLStats.com and ESPN. Follow him on twitter at @jh_moore.


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An evening of Beethoven in Bristol
London has the Wigmore Hall, Bristol has St George's. It's an intimate venue, with a glorious acoustic – ideal for chamber music. Perhaps the ominous drizzle (soon to be torrential rain) on a mid-week evening kept the audience slimmer at the Gould Trio's Bristol concert than it would have been at the Wigmore, but those intrepid audience members who had ventured out were well rewarded. This concert was worth the swim back home.
For while the Goulds, in their 20th anniversary year, are taking Dvořák to the capital, in the west we're getting Beethoven. And what a treat this four-concert series of the Piano Trios looks set to be. The joyous ebullience of the Piano Trio in G, Op. 1 No. 2, with its expansive first movement, set the tone for the evening – the strings filled with warmth, the piano sound exquisite. The Largo con espressione glowed; the Scherzo lived up to its name, and the tempo seemed spot-on for the energetic Finale.
A comparative rarity rounded off the first half, the Allegretto WoO 39 – a single movement in 6/8 time. Written to encourage Maximiliane Brentano – a 9-year-old pianist to whom Beethoven later dedicated his Op. 109 Sonata – in her piano playing, it had a gentle grace and winsome good humour that the Trio relished.
The Theme and 14 Variations on an Original Theme opened the second half. Its spare theme entered, as the evening's programme notes said 'on tip-toe', the variations unfolding engagingly enough until the gem of the set: the Adagio in E flat minor.Here, again, pianist Benjamin Frith proved spellbinding.
Then it was on to the big-name work of the evening: the Ghost Trio. The initial furore of the opening theme was explosive, and there was a real sense of the music wanting to take flight, before the cello, left suspended on a single note, brings the group back to earth. The famous slow movement, associated with the sketches for an operatic version of Shakespeare's Macbeth that Beethoven was working on at the time, had a suitably otherworldly spirit, and the terrific Presto was met with cheers suggesting an audience twice the size. Yes, I'll be looking forward to when these three meet again…
Rebecca Franks is reviews editor of BBC Music Magazine
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Valls sweet onions
The sweet onion or "calçot" is a tender, white, sweet spring onion which, flame grilled, is the basis for a "calçotada". It is a delight to taste, capable of satisfying the most demanding palates.
Each of the shoots from a fully-developed white onion that has been replanted in the earth is called a calçot. When the onion has germinated and grown, it is pulled up and, after being kept for a season, it is planted again in such a way that it is onion half buried. As the plant grows, it is necessary to surround it with earth or "put its boots on" (in Catalan, "calçar", giving it its name). The stems must be between 15 and 25cm high of 'white leg'. These sweet onions, flame grilled, are the main part of the "calçotada", a typical, traditional culinary feast in Catalonia. The most famous is held in Valls on the last Sunday in January.
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Product information
- Type of product: Vegetables
- Season: Calçots are harvested preferably between the months of November and April.
- Origin: The Geographical Protection Mark "Calçot de Valls" covers a production area made up of the municipalities of the Catalan counties of Alt Camp, Baix Camp, Tarragonés and Baix Penedés.
- To drink with it: Young white wines and cavas.
- Varieties: The product protected by the Control Board are onions of the Allium species from the variety "late large white" of Lleida.
Nutritional information
- Energy: Low
- Cholesterol: 0


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Maroon 5 treats the crowd to a performance of their new hit song, "Don't Wanna Know."
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|Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on May 8, 2017
Q: Yesterday, Emmanuel Macron won the presidential runoff and became the new President of France. What is China's comment on that? How does China envision the prospect of China-France relations?
A: China has noted the election of Mr. Emmanuel Macron as President of France. President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to Mr. Macron.
As President Xi pointed out in his congratulatory message, France was the first major western country to formally establish diplomatic relations with China. The China-France relationship has great strategic importance and international influence. Maintaining the sound and steady development of the relationship serves the interests of the two countries and two peoples, and also contributes to world peace, stability and prosperity.
China attaches great importance to its relations with France, and is fully confident in the prospect of the relations. We expect and believe that with the care and support of the two leaders and joint efforts of people from all circles of the two countries, the close and enduring comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France will be blessed with an even brighter future.
Q: The deadline for online registration of this year's World Health Assembly (WHA) is coming soon, and Taiwan has yet to receive any invitation. Recently, the US and Canada expressed their support for Taiwan's continued participation in the WHA as an observer. There are comments saying that politics should not overtop public health. What is China's comment on that?
A: As we have said many times, the one-China principle must be followed when dealing with Taiwan's participation in activities of international organizations.
You mentioned that relevant countries expressed their support for Taiwan's continued participation in the WHA as an observer. As far as I know, only some individual countries are making irresponsible remarks on this issue. We are firmly against such remarks. In fact, most countries support the handling of the issue in keeping with the one-China principle.
Q: According to the Japanese and the ROK media, the US and the DPRK will soon hold a dialogue in Europe, which shows that the situation on the Korean Peninsula has entered a stage of negotiation. What is China's comment on that?
A: It has been China's consistent position that the nuclear issue of the Korean Peninsula should be solved peacefully through dialogue and consultation. We always encourage parties directly concerned to increase contact, conduct dialogue, strengthen mutual trust and eventually resolve the issue through dialogue and consultation.
We have also noted the reports you mentioned. We hope, as parties directly concerned in the nuclear issue of the Korean Peninsula, the US and the DPRK can show each other the sincerity and build trust, and thus make constructive contribution to the peaceful settlement of the issue.
China is ready to continue working with relevant parties to make its own contribution to resolving the nuclear issue of the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and consultation.
Q: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated recently that the US made it clear to the ROK, Japan, China and Russia that denuclearization of the Peninsula is a shared objective. It is not about regime change, not about regime collapse, not about an accelerated reunification of the Peninsula, and not about looking for an excuse to cross the 38th Parallel, but to let the DPRK know that only denuclearization can bring security and prosperity. The US is ready to negotiate with the DPRK when conditions are right, but is not going to negotiate its way to the negotiating table. What is China's response to that?
A: We have noted the remarks by Secretary Tillerson, the principles he mentioned and the commitment of the US to promoting denuclearization of the Peninsula. Under the current circumstances, the message sent by the US about solving problems through dialogue and consultation is of positive significance and worth serious consideration by relevant parties.
The US is one of the main parties directly involved in the nuclear issue of the Korean Peninsula. Together with the international community, China always expects and encourages the US to play a constructive role in the peaceful settlement of the issue. We hope the US can, based on the above-mentioned positions, strengthen contact with the DPRK to gradually seek consensus and build preliminary mutual trust. We are ready to join hands with the US and other relevant parties to continue to work for the peaceful settlement of the nuclear issue through dialogue and consultation.
Q: A recent report from Japan's Kyodo News said, quoting a "source", that during the Mar-a-Lago meeting between the Chinese and US presidents, Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai, on behalf of the Chinese government, asked the US side to dismiss Commander Harris of the United States Pacific Command, a hardliner on China, in exchange for China intensifying its pressure against the DPRK. Can you confirm this report?
A: It is fake news and not worth refuting.
Q: Just to follow up on that question. We noticed that this was not the first time for Kyodo News to make up China-related news by quoting so-called sources. What is your comment on such practices?
A: I thought Kyodo News, as a relatively large news agency, would have cherished its reputation. Yet for the above-mentioned report, I'm wondering whether it is because Kyodo News was so naive that it believed the appointment and removal of the US military personnel would be discussed on diplomatic occasions between China and the US, or it is because Kyodo News was in such a depressed condition that it had to depend on plotting groundless stories for a living, or it is because there were some ulterior motives behind Kyodo News' spreading of rumors?
Q: A recent exchange of fire on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan forces led to the death of soldiers and civilians. What is China response to that?
A: China has noted relevant reports. As a close neighbor of Afghanistan and Pakistan, China hopes that both sides can properly settle this incident and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.
Q: According to some reports, the Kushner Companies recently held visa-for-investment events in Beijing and Shanghai, courting Chinese investors to immigrate to the US, which gave rise to concerns about conflict of interest. What is China's comment on that?
A: China and the US maintain close business relations. I do not know the business activities you mentioned. As we said before, we are not to comment on each individual business activity between China and the US.
Q: According to a Taiwan official, a fishing boat from Guangdong province was seized Saturday by a Taiwan patrol. Can you confirm this? Is the mainland handling this case?
A: Your question is about cross-Straits affairs. As far as I know, the spokesperson from the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council has already made comments on that.
Q: The international community has a keen interest in the French election. How will the result affect the EU and the China-Europe relations?
A: China always supports the integration process of Europe. We believe that a prosperous, stable and open Europe is in the interests of all parties. We hope to advance the partnership of peace, growth, reform and civilization with the EU.


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As the clock counts down to the start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jim Furmanek is one of many fans looking forward to the full slate of activities that accompany the race.
As the clock counts down to the start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jim Furmanek is one of many fans looking forward to the full slate of activities that accompany the race.
"There's enough to keep you very occupied," said Furmanek, a Charleston, S.C., resident who attended his first Rolex last year and is back in town for this weekend's festivities.
One of the biggest off-track events planned is the fourth annual Taste of the 24, where 24 local restaurants show off and share their best dishes from 6 to10 p.m. in the backstretch suites. The event is presented by the Daytona State College Foundation, joined this year by the NASCAR Foundation.
"We're really excited," said Samantha Whitley, senior development manager for the NASCAR Foundation. The event raises money "for education and children right here in the community," Whitley said.
A very limited number of tickets may still be available on Friday, but they're anticipating a sell out, with no last minute tickets available on Saturday, Whitley said. "Our phones are really ringing off the hook."
The $95 ticket price includes admission to the FanZone for Saturday and Sunday, she said.
The day starts early Saturday with the Daytona 5K Run and Fun Walk on the famous tri-oval at Daytona International Speedway and a wide variety of activities continue until midnight in addition to the action taking place on the track.
"We have plenty of opportunities to keep the fans busy for 24 hours," said Speedway spokesman Andrew Booth. "It really is around-the-clock entertainment.'
After the runners and walkers clear off the track Saturday morning, a heritage exhibition car lap is planned at 11 a.m.
Off the track, fans will find carnival rides, music and plenty of foods and beverages.
"It's a good family environment," Furmanek said. Last year, his wife enjoyed a ride on the rollercoaster near Lake Lloyd, which officials with Daytona International Speedway say is the largest on the East Coast of the United States.
Furmanek has already made plans to attend the autograph session, which takes place from12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Sprint FanZone on Saturday.
"You get the best drivers in the world here," Furmanek said. He particular likes the environment at the Rolex, because "the teams are very approachable."
In the evening, a regional band, The World Famous Trans Ams, will perform on stage in the FanZone at 8 p.m. Afterward, race fans can take the stage for a little karaoke action.
Several activities, such as the Taste of the 24, an afternoon chili cook-off and the 5K, are becoming a tradition for the Rolex, Booth said.
To inquire about tickets for the Taste of the 24, call 386-310-5742.


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An interview with Richmond Macabre editors Phil Ford and Beth Brown was aired today at noon on WRIR's Wordy Birds radio show. If you missed it, you can listen at:
Listen for the references to Poe and the Museum!
Richmond Macabre is a short fiction anthology featuring 15 horror stories set in Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond Macabre will be released tomorrow, October 1st. The Poe Museum will be hosting a launch party October 2nd from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Authors will be giving readings of excerpts from the book and will be on hand to give signings. DJ Sean Lovelace will be providing spooky music, as well as an interactive experience with a Theramin for party guests. The Museum's exhibits will be open, including new exhibits featuring mourning customs during Edgar Allan Poe's lifetime and an art gallery containing pieces inspired by The Raven. Light refreshments will be served.
Copies of Richmond Macabre will be available for $19.95. Posters of Richmond artist Noah Scalin's cover art will be available for $20.00. Admission to this event is free.


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Jason Bartlett = All Star
People have always looked to New York Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter as the symbol of what it takes to be a American League All-Star selection at that position. I mean the guy has the looks, the slick glove and the bat that always seems to hum at or above the .300 clip every season. For what seems like his entire career Jeter has had his name stenciled on the All-Star ballot, and been selected for the team based mostly on "what he can do for you in a pinch."
And that is a great quality for your shortstop aka field general to have because consistent clutch performances earn you the big bucks and the true fans notice these moments. So can we honestly say that maybe the Yankees famed number 2 is going to have a bit of competition this season for that coveted All-Star nod? I think this year he might still make the All-Star roster, but I am hoping he is not the starting shortstop in the game. I have another name in mind, and I think the statistics not only back up my selection, but also convince you he is the man for the job this season, and maybe a few more in the near future.
When the Tampa Bay Rays traded for Jason Bartlett in late 2007 with the Minnesota Twins they knew what he could do on the field with a glove and a sharply hit missile to the hole. They coveted this player who could be the stop-gap in the middle of the left side of their defense. That he could be the energy cell needed to shore up a team that has never had such a highly skilled infielder in the 6-slot. So when he finally got on the field in Spring Training 2008, people were still a bit curious about this guy who made his Major League debut in 2004 and only hit .083 in eight games.
But soon they could see the slick skills and the fluid movement he had with the ball. He had a new second baseman, Akinora Iwamura, who was coming over from third base, and Bartlett made sure to make time every day to spend some quality time with Iwamura to get a better feeling for each other and get an internal bond and thought process going that would eventually click for the Rays. That is the mark of a truly professional shortstop. He made sure he had the bond with the one guy who could make or break this Rays defense for the team.
The names Bartlett and Iwamura were heard and seen a lot in boxscores and by radio and television announcers while completing double plays for the Rays.
The guy has been poetry in motion to Rays fans. Sure we had gotten shortstops before, heck we even had one standing behind Bartlett in centerfield in B J Upton, who was drafted out of High School as the Rays shortstop of the future. But the year progressed and Bartlett seemed to get stronger and stronger in the position.
His skill set has always been strong, but with a renewed confidence and a determination to help the Rays first hit the .500 mark, then get their first post season berth, Bartlett led the way by example. The fact that the Tampa Bay Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) gave Bartlett the 2008 Team MVP award shocked some people, but if you really look at the feats and accomplishments of this first year Ray, you would see the game flowed through the 6-hole.
After the Rays were defeated in the World series by the Philadelphia Phillies, Bartlett went back home and began to make a transformation in his life. He got married, was blessed with his first kid ( a girl) and he also went through his first arbitration with the Rays getting a significant raise in pay ( $ 1.9 million) for the first time in his career. It seemed through all of this he had become more relaxed and focused when you saw or even spoke to him at the Rays Fan Fest in February 2009.
And that bode well for the team. Coming into Spring Training he had more security with Iwamura, and felt that he belonged here in Tampa Bay. He used that positive vibe to hit at a .327 clip for the spring. Showing leadership and more confidence he appeared in only 19 games, but left an impression upon fans of some upcoming power and offensive fireworks for 2009.
He started the season pretty much under the radar as Evan Longoria and Carlos Pena were leading the majors in their categories as he slowly slid higher and higher in the Batting Average ranks during April. He had kept his focus to be above the .300 mark most of the month and then had an explosive first part of may that skyrocketed him to his present .373 mark. That mark is currently leading the Major Leagues in hitting. Not bad for a guy who was a secondary piece of a trade.
But there is another part of his game that is starting to show significant improvement this season in Tampa Bay. Last season, Bartlett did not hit a home run until the last regular series of the year against his old team, the Minnesota Twins. In that series he only had one solo shot, but it did make an impression on Rays fans. Some of us wondered if he had the power we needed out of that spot, or if he was just hiding it right now. He hit another during the playoff run, but settled for only two moon shots during 2008.
But that was a curious stat to people who did check out his former statistics before the season started in 2008. Because in 2007, he had 5 homers and 43 RBI, both career highs at the time. We started to wonder if maybe he had peaked a year before he got here. But with the start of 2009, there was a feeling of renewed vigor in Bartlett. He quickly started his average skyward, and his home run power seemed to come out of no where. The guy currently has 7 home runs, most of them great shots and is on the way to having the best season of his career.
So why should Bartlett, who is showing offensive savvy get a All-Star nod? Well, offense has always been a key indicator for the voting people in who they might consider for the All-Star team. Hopefully Bartlett can move up from the fourth spot currently behind Toronto's Marco Scutaro, who is having a banner year himself in 2009, and new comer Texas rookie Elvis Andrus. But Bartlett's current vote tally of 233,482 is considerably behind the American League vote leader right now, Derek Jeter with 664,630.
So we know Bartlett has the offensive skills to merit the spot. Is his defense really that good for the Rays? Considering the team went from a middle of the pack defensive unit to one of the best in the game in 2oo8, what do you think? He has appeared in 44 games this season for the Rays and has help convert 19 double plays. Bartlett has 180 times so far in 2009 and has made 4 errors. His .978 Fielding Average is on par with his peers in the league right now. In close comparison, Jeter has 179 total chances and 2 errors and 21 double plays for a .987 Fielding Average.
So is Bartlett now a guy to be considered in the top tier of shortstops in the American League? I truly believe he is in the top 4 in the league. I also think he has not even begun to show his top potential yet in the field. Some of the plays he tries to make deep in the hole, or over near the second base bag are ones that most infielders watch go through to the outfield without an sign of remorse. Bartlett now seems to grimace each time a ball goes up the middle or is hit above him towards leftfield. He is shoeing that primary killer instinct right now that is key among the league's best players.
The only killer to this right now is his injury he suffered last Sunday during the tenth inning against the Florida Marlins. In that inning Dan Ugglas was attempting to steal second base and Bartlett put his foot on the bag to make Uggla go towards the outside the bag, and Uggla came in and clipped him with his spikes on the ankle. After an MRI and the medical staff calling for him to sit a few days, Bartlett finally was open to sitting the letting it heal instead of trying to play on it and risk further damage.
But with him out of the lineup, you have seen a completely different feel to the Rays defense right now. It doesn't seem to flow with grace and ease, but is rushed and seems a bit timid at times. It misses its field general, the guy to pump up the infielders and make the assignments for the infield. They miss that main cog in their machine. Bartlett recently told the St. Petersburg Times, "Part of me wants to be selfish and just get out there and keep playing," Bartlett said. "But if I do that I could make it worse and be out two-to-three months as opposed to a week or so. "
But believe me, the effort and the want to play and help his team has not missed the eyesight of Rays Manager Joe Maddon. He knows that Bartlett wants to play and contribute to the team. His finishing out the game that Sunday was enough to attest to the toughness and spunk of his shortstop. But after a ankle sprain was diagnosed, the decision was easy for Maddon. Risk losing a key piece of your puzzle for a week or so, or maybe lose him along with Iwamura for the season. The decision was easy for Maddon.
"It's really unfortunate because this young man is having an All-Star season right now," Maddon told the St. Petersburg Times. "There's no getting around that, and that's not made up by his manager, that's pretty much what's going on. All facets of his game have been spectacular. And we need him back quickly. … He was voted our team MVP last season for a reason, and he's playing even better this year than last year, on all fronts." So you have to wonder after all that, does Bartlett have a chance to impress upon the American League All-Star Manager that he has what it takes to make the squad in 2009?
I am hoping that the fans and the players see his involvement and his accomplishments both in the second half of 2008 and so far in 2009 and get him voted into the All-Star game. He has the ability to shine brightly for the Rays in that game, and he would represent the Rays with great flair and confidence. But if he is not in the upper tier of voting and is not selected by the fans votes, he still has a great shot of getting to his first All-Star game. I think the AL All-Star Manager will see that the game needs a guy like Bartlett in it.
That his selection would help put the best talent in the AL against the finest the NL has to offer in a great contest. For this year's game in St. Louis, I am predicting a shot for Bartlett on the AL All-Star team. Based on the early results he will not be the only Rays rep on the field that day. Evan Longoria is getting the top votes for the third base spot, and also pushing Jeter right now for the top vote getter in the early returns.
But most of all, Bartlett will not have to go far to show his skills to be selected to the All-Star team. That is because this season's AL skipper gets to watch him 162 games a year and has seen just how far this young player had come in a short time with the Rays. Oh, did you forget, Maddon is the AL skipper this season, but if he picks Bartlett it will be on merit, not on fondness or an impartial vote.
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All-Star voting has always been one of those things that I think needs to be changed, but I'm not sure how exactly I would change it. Too many times, letting the fans vote for the starters results in a popularity contest, instead of the player(s) who are having the best year. I myself haven't voted yet, as I'm waiting till closer to the deadline so I can see who's doing well.
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Rays – how can we trust that any of the deserving players will make it to the All-Star game when players like Manny are on the verge of being voted in? How players get selected needs to change!
I understand what you are saying Sue.
I fill out 25 ballots at every home game, and I have to admit, I am voting for Manny to see what MLB will do about it.
It has been a popularity and community based voting system for years.
You know the NY and LA voters can vote enmass and flood the ballot for their players.
But that is the system we have in place right now. Loopholes will be found no matter what system you use……….that is human nature.
Rays Renegade
I am guilty as charged there.
I am trying to post him on all my NL ballot as a protest of the current system that awards the big teams and makes it harder for people like Todd Helton ( Colorado) or Ken Suzuki ( A's) into the show without a huge backing of fan support in mass.
But the thing is that no matter who is voted in, the AL or NL Manager does have legitimate extra selections either in the pitching staff or as reserves for some other overlooked deserving players.
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Jeter will likely get the popularity vote. I'd put Bartlett ahead of Scutaro even being a Jays fan. The guy is a machine right now! Too bad about the injury, but isn't Bartlett on pace for 30 hr, 100 RBI, 50 sb's and an average over .350? In a perfect world, Aaron Hill and Jason Bartlett would be the middle infield for the All Star game.
I like the way Hill is playing too, but you have a point.
With Kinsler having the years he is having, you know he is the first part of the equation.
But it is still early, and there might be more surprises in 2009.
Bartlett as a 30 HR guy, 100 RBI guy?
I only wish, but in a perfect world……
Rays Renegade
Bartlett is an all star, don't get me wrong. But Jeter is far better offensively and has a better glove than Bartlett does. To me, though, Bartlett is the second best in the AL. Scutaro and Andrus are having good years too but I think Bartlett is an example of the old fashioned shortstop. Great defense and he can hit a little too.
Bartlett is one of those guys having a 'career year!' Never has he done anything like this before? I think that comes into consideration in the fan voting. Its is probably why I don't seen Marco Scutaro or Aaron Hill up there either.
Too bad about the injury, Bartlett should at least make the reserve team. His numbers are amazing!
I was going to belive you until you said Jeter was having a better year offeinsively than Bartlett. Ummmm, Bartlett is leading the MAJOR LEAGUES in Batting Average with a .373 clip right now. Jeter is currently 46th in the MLB. Just for giggles, lets look at steals then. Bartlett has gone 14 for 15 this season. Jeter is 10 for 11. That is a close race so we can just agree to disagree on that one. Home runs and RBI, hmm I am thinking Bartlett too. Bartlett has 7 HR and 30 RBI, while Jeter is totally compariable at 7 HR and 25 RBI's.
It more sense to say they are both having good years than to prop Jeter up like that, but I understand your logic, but the numbers show he is totally equal this season at this point offensively.
I guess we will see them both standing on the turf in St. Louis huh?
Rays Renegade
He will make it if he is healthy, which all indications are he is going to be down about another week as a precaution.
He is too valuable as a player to even attempt to bring him back before the medical team says he is 110 percent ready to play.
I agree, his numbers have been sick, but he is the best hitting shorts top since the All-Star break last season.
And his offense is above his best year in Minnesota right now in a few categories with most of the season to go, but maybe he finally grew into the position too.
We will see in 2010 if this year is a fluke, or a precursor to some great hitting for the Rays shortstop.
Rays Renegade
You've gotta love what Barlett is doing no matter who you root for. The guy really came out of nowhere and is putting up just amazing numbers. Not many other guys in the league can do what he's doing, much less guys of his size. He's been one of the best players in the league this year and deserves to be starting the game instead of Derek Jeter. Unfortunately that injury isn't helping his cause, and neither is the fact that Jeter has been in the game 9 times in his career…
I really do not think the injury should be taken into account when the National League has Manny Ramirez as one of their starting outfielders if the voting ended today.
One of the problems with fan voting is that blocs can be established to put your local guy in the game, even if he is missing a step, or having a down year.
There is no quick fix to the problem, but since Rays Manger Joe Maddon is the AL All-Star Manager, and in the past members of the reigning Manager's team have made it onto the All-Star rosters, Bartlett can make a hotel reservation for St. Louis now.
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Hey guys! Long time no vlog/blog!
Currently I am in Dallas again spending some time with my boyfriend and I will be back in Vancouver shortly again. But I wanted to make sure I share with you guys my spring clothing haul I did this trip! Not too much, boyfriend is trying to keep me away from the malls! :( haha
Didn't show my new Nike Frees in the video - aren't they pretty!
TJ Maxx Haul
Outfit Today wearing the top in the video that I got at TJ Maxx!
Also forgot to show you guys this top I got at Urban Outfitters on SALE for $20! Love the mesh detail on this soft peplum striped top! :)
Make sure you guys follow me on Instagram to keep updated on all of my OOTD's and HAUL's!!!
I can't wait to style up my new clothes for the Spring! :)


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It's far from a sure thing, but a listing on LinkedIn, which refers to an acquisition of a company called Azingo by Motorola, could mean that Motorola's about to charge headlong into the mobile software game. But why?
AndroidandMe first flagged the listing, which had it not been for Motorola execs repeatedly stressing their desire to own an operating system, probably would have gone unnoticed. But here's their Co-CEO:
I've always felt that owning your OS is important, provided you have an ecosystem, you have all the services and you have an ability and the scale to execute on keeping that OS at the leading edge.
Ok! So Motorola may have actually bought this OS, which basically nobody has ever heard of. A little research shows that it's web-savvy, with a full application suite, an SDK based on web technologies (sort of like webOS), and even support for Flash. It looks... fine:
But why would Motorola, a company that's finally regaining some ground with Android, want to bother with something like this? It's hard to say. It could be a play to give Motorola something to put on messaging phones or feature phones—you know, sub-smartphones—like Samsung's Bada, but this looks a bit advanced and connected for phones like that, which are typically sold with metered or limited data plans. Or it could just be a way for Motorola to hire talent, since it's quite nearly in the business of smartphone OS-making with its custom Android interface, Motoblur. Or, you know, it could just be a quirk in a LinkedIn listing. Maybe! [AndroidandMe via GigaOm]


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As the new fall TV season approaches, we'll be breaking down each networks new offerings, looking at the shows we're most excited, the ones the suits are most excited about and the one we're most eager to see once another show gets canceled. Next up: Fox.
The Fall 2011 Fox Line-Up
Show starring a movie star moving to TV
New Girl
Zooey Deschanel comes to television starring as a young woman who goes home for lunch one day to surprise here boyfriend, who she discovers already engaged in a nooner. In need of a new home, she moves in with three guys who have no choice but to help her pick up the pieces.
U.S. & World
Show that reminds most of "Land of the Lost""
Terra Nova
From executive producers Steven Spielberg comes this story about a family in the not-so-distant future who volunteer to be part of a group of settlers sent 85 millions years into Earth's past to take another shot at colonizing the planet, this time with an eye toward getting it right.
Simon Cowell returns to poach "Idol" fans
The X Factor
The meanest man in Britain comes back to America with a new singing competition with a new twist: anyone over 12 is eligible, and groups will be competing against solo acts, with the winner taking home a $5 million recording contract.
Show with the least said but must thought title
I Hate My Teenage Daughter
Emmy winner Jamie Pressley ("My Name Is Earl") and Tony winner Katie Finneran star as old friends who fear their spoiled-brat daughters are turning into the kind of monsters that tormented them when they were nerds back in high school.
Mid-season replacement we're most excited for
From producer JJ Abrams comes this supernatural thriller starring Sam Neill as a man on the hunt for some 302 prisoners and workers who vanished from the famed island prison 50 years ago and have begun returning one by one, without having aged a day. Co-stars Sarah Jones and Jorge Garcia.
8 p.m. Terra Nova
9 p.m. House
8 p.m. Glee
9 p.m. New Girl
9:30 p.m. Raising Hope
8 p.m. The X Factor
9:30 p.m. I Hate My Teenage Daughter
8 p.m. The X Factor results show
9 p.m. Bones
8 pm. Kitchen Nightmares
9 p.m. Fringe
8 p.m. Cops
9 p.m. America's Most Wanted
7 p.m. The OT (NFL post-game show)
7: 30 p.m. The Cleveland Show
8 p.m. The Simpsons
8: 30 p.m. Allen Gregory
9 p.m. Family Guy
9:30 p.m. American Dad
Midseason Line-Up, changes in bold
8 p.m. House
9 p.m. Alcatraz
8 p.m. Glee
9 p.m. New Girl (new)
9:30 p.m. Raising Hope
8 p.m. American Idol
9:30 p.m. I Hate My Teenage Daughter (new)
8 p.m. American Idol results show
9 p.m. The Finder
8 pm. Kitchen Nightmares
9 p.m. Fringe
8 p.m. Cops
9 p.m. America's Most Wanted
7 p.m. Animation Domination (repeats)
7: 30 p.m. The Cleveland Show
8 p.m. The Simpsons
8: 30 p.m. Napoleon Dynamite
9 p.m. Family Guy
9:30 p.m. American Dad
Be sure and check out the rest of our fall 2011 TV previews: NBC, ABC, and CBS