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2010-04-07T12:02:00.001-07:00

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Constellation Energy Begins Construction of $126 ... - Market Wire

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 02:16 AM PDT

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SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - April 7, 2010) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Constellation Energy Group Incorporated (NYSE:CEG) (Baltimore, Maryland) has began construction of the estimated $126 million, 70-megawatt Criterion Windfarm Project near Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland.

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“Regulatory Approval Granted for $1.3 Billion Phase II ... - PR Inside” plus 3 more

2010-04-06T12:18:00.000-07:00

“Regulatory Approval Granted for $1.3 Billion Phase II ... - PR Inside” plus 3 more

Regulatory Approval Granted for $1.3 Billion Phase II ... - PR Inside
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Regulatory Approval Granted for $1.3 Billion Phase II ... - PR Inside

Posted: 06 Apr 2010 01:56 AM PDT

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SUGAR LAND, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 04/06/10 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Nexen Incorporated : (NYSE:NXY) (Calgary, Alberta) and joint venture partner OPTI Canada Incorporated (Calgary) received regulatory approval in February for Phase II of the Long Lake upgrader : project, which has an estimated total investment value of $1.3 billion. Fluor Canada Limited (Calgary), a subsidiary of Fluor Corporation : (NYSE:FLR) (Irving, Texas), performed the engineering and construction on Phase I and is currently doing the front-end engineering and design (FEED) work for the second phase.

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Stevens claims conservative philosophy - United Press International

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 05:15 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, April 3 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, though widely regarded as a liberal justice, says his judicial philosophy is actually conservative.

Stevens, who told The New Yorker in an interview last month he will retire from the Supreme Court within the next three years, was regarded as a moderate when former President Gerald Ford nominated him to the court in 1975. Although many of his decisions have cheered U.S. liberals, he told The New York Times Friday he considers his judicial philosophy to be conservative.

"What really for me marks a conservative judge is one who doesn't decide more than he has to in order to do his own job," Stevens said. "Our job is to decide cases and resolve controversies. It's not to write broad rules that may answer society's questions at large."

In an interview with the Times, Stevens, 89, did not announce a retirement date but he did say he needs to "fish or cut bait, just for my own personal peace of mind and also in fairness to the process."

"The president and the Senate need plenty of time to fill a vacancy," he said.

In an interview with The Washington Post, Stevens said he wants to make his decision on retirement "in a way that's best for the court."

The White House expects a nomination battle in the Senate possibly as early as this summer, The Times said.

Stevens' retirement will give President Barack Obama his second appointment to the court. The first was that of Sonia Sotomayor, who succeeded Justice David Souter after his retirement.

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Completion of Buckeye Technologies Energy Project Pushed to End of the ... - Market Wire

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 01:57 AM PDT

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SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - March 30, 2010) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Buckeye Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:BKI) (Memphis, Tennessee) has slowed the construction phase of a $45 million energy project at the company's pulp mill in Perry, Florida. Buckeyes' Foley Energy Project was previously scheduled to be completed this spring, but is now planned for completion later this year.

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“New linguistics minor program approved - Tufts Daily” plus 3 more

2010-04-05T12:10:00.001-07:00

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New linguistics minor program approved - Tufts Daily

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 10:47 AM PDT

Faculty members on Wednesday approved a new minor in linguistics that the School of Arts and Sciences will start to offer next fall.

Ray Jackendoff, a distinguished linguist and Seth Merrin Professor of Philosophy, said that the minor, to be hosted by the Department of Philosophy, is an amalgamation of current course offerings.

"There has been, for now about three years, a collection of courses in theoretical linguistics, and there has been a lot of interest from students in the linguistics courses, so we felt it might be useful to collect what we had into a grouping of courses and give students an opportunity to get a bit of depth," Jackendoff said.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Ariel Goldberg noted that the number of linguistics offerings has grown at Tufts over the past several years, in conjunction with rising student demand.

Goldberg, who specializes in the cognitive processes of language, worked with Jackendoff to develop the minor. They will serve as co−directors of the minor program.

Jackendoff said the minor was created in response to sustained interest over the years in linguistics courses.

"Over 40 people take Introduction to Linguistics every year, and there has been a fairly steady enrollment in other theoretical linguistics courses," Jackendoff said. "The minor gives people an opportunity or a reason to take more of them."

Students pursuing the minor are first required to take three theoretical linguistic courses, according to Jackendoff.

He explained that approximately 20 selected philosophy, psychology, child development, romance languages, classics and English courses will be crosslisted as linguistics courses to count toward the minor. Students must choose three additional electives from this list of courses to complete the minor.

"Could be historical linguistics, or child language development, or psycholinguistics, or philosophy of language — a variety of things," Jackendoff said.

Goldberg said the courses counting toward the minor are typically offered every year and focus primarily on the scientific study of language. The interdisciplinary minor will allow students to pursue their own interests within the field.

"Language is the object of study, either exploring how the mind produces language or the historical development of language over time," Goldberg said.

Jackendoff reiterated that there would be a great degree of flexibility in the minor. "It's pretty much whatever they want," he said. "If this were a major it would have more structure. [With] a minor, we're trying to give people some idea of the range of things you can study that have to do with language."

One requirement for linguistics minors, however, will be that their foreign language and culture requirements be fulfilled entirely through foreign language classes, whether through six semesters of one language or three semesters of two languages each, according to Jackendoff.

Senior Laina Rosebrock, who is majoring in cognitive and brain sciences, applauded the new program.

"I started to get interested in linguistics even in high school, and so when I came here the cognitive and brain sciences major was the only thing that really encompassed linguistics, so I think it's really cool that they're making this minor," Rosebrock said.

Rosebrock said the linguistics courses she has attended have been engaging.

"For the most part they've been really well attended and people get really into the discussions," she said. "Most of the people that are in the [psychology] major are really interested in the language side of it."

Sophomore Christopher Stoj said that the new minor was a pleasant surprise.

"I'm taking several linguistics classes because I'm interested in it; I didn't expect that [to] be recognized by a major or a minor," Stoj said. "I do appreciate that there's a label for the amount of study that I put into linguistics."

He expressed his hope that the school would go further and establish an official linguistics major program.

"It's sort of a shame that I may take more linguistics courses than the minor requires," Stoj said. "It's certainly a very promising department at Tufts; the faculty are excellent … It's very connected to other departments."

He cited the new Psycholinguistics and Linguistics Lab that Goldberg established as a significant development in linguistics at Tufts.

"It's an indication of Tufts' investment in the linguistics program, which is definitely going to grow in upcoming years," Stoj said.

Rosebrock, who works in the lab, echoed this sentiment, saying it adds on to existing research being done in psychology labs.

Jackendoff said that information about the minor will be posted on the philosophy department's Web site in the coming weeks.

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Welcoming all is the philosophy at Mt. Olive church - Morris County Daily Record

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 01:00 AM PDT

MOUNT OLIVE -- Five-year-old Donna Romana spent a good portion of Sunday's Easter morning service walking around the Christ Episcopal Church sanctuary.

Her older sister Amanda Romana, of Oxford, followed her, but didn't try to stop the tyke from interrupting the service. She wasn't.

"My sister has Down syndrome,'' Amanda Romana said. "She can walk up and down the aisle and hug anyone she wants.''

Such is the philosophy behind the All God's Children services at the church every first and third Sunday of the month.

Children with autism, attention deficit disorder, Down syndrome, and other disabilities, are welcome with their family for the 30 minute service. Close to 60 parents and children attended Sunday's 9 a.m. gathering.

Now in its third year, All God's Children, a non-denominational service, lets special needs children be themselves and allows them to move around the church, or, if need be, make noise during a service.

Byram resident Ray Bonker, whose two daughters are autistic, said many children like his cannot tolerate formal services. At the time he said the church was looking for its own identity. A visit from the church's bishop, who noted during a visit that it was Autism Awareness Month, crystalized Bonker's vision.

"We felt the presence of the Holy Spirit,'' he said.

The church spent the next few months developing a quick service -- they're 30 minutes -- to include several three-minute-long events designed to keep the children's attention.

For instance, the service begins and ends with a Cross Parade, during which children and families circle around the sanctuary a church member who leads the procession carrying a staff topped with a cross.

Bonker said the services are structured around kids who can't sit down.

"This is going to be the norm -- where kids act like that and the congregation has to adapt to that,'' Bonker said after Sunday's service, which was anything but a time when children acted out.

For the most part, the special needs children stayed seated with their families and listened and reacted to The Rev. Sonia Waters' sermon. And they clearly enjoyed speaking prayers, singing songs and listening to stories, which were told in the rear of the sanctuary where children could sit in a circle as if it was story time.

"All steps are optional,'' Bonker said of children participating in things they might not otherwise, such as receiving communion. The purpose is identical to a traditional church service, to spread God's word.

"It's basic Christianity because kids don't need much more than that,'' Bonker said.

Amanda Romana said her 5-year-old sister Donna looks forward to the bi-monthly services.

"She loves it,'' Amanda Romana said.

"I love how they let the kids express how they are,'' she said.

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Greenspan: Financial Crisis Doesn’t Indict Ayn Rand ... - ABC News Blogs

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 09:35 AM PDT

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If the recent financial crisis reveals a problem with the Ayn Rand view that free markets can police themselves, Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan doesn't see it. Greenspan will testify before the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission on Wednesday, and I asked him about his free market mentor Ayn Rand in my exclusive "This Week" interview. Greenspan said, "I think that there is no alternative if you want to have economic growth, higher standards of living, in a democratic society, to have competitive markets." The major mistake, he said, was in "assuming what the nature of the risk would be." Greenspan added, "That's the critical mistake. And I made it. Everybody that I know who works in this business made it. And it means that basically we have to work our way back to understanding what went on."

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TAPPER: You'll be testifying about the financial crisis on
Wednesday before the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. When you
testified before Congress in October, you said that you finally saw a
flaw in -- in the way that you looked at markets, that markets cannot
necessarily be trusted to completely police themselves.

But isn't it -- isn't it more than a flaw? Isn't it an indictment
of Ayn Rand and the view that laissez-faire capitalism can be expected
to function properly, that markets can be trusted to police themselves?

GREENSPAN: Not at all. I think that there is no alternative, if
you want to have economic growth and higher standards of living, in a
democratic society, to have competitive markets. And, indeed, if you
merely look at the history since the Enlightenment of the 18th century,
when all of those ideas surfaced and became applicable in public policy,
we've had an explosion of economic growth, and especially in the
developing countries, where hundreds of millions of people have been
pulled out of poverty, of extreme poverty and starvation, basically
because we have competitive markets.

So it's not the principle of competitive markets which really has no
alternative which works. It is a strict application -- as I presented
in a Brookings paper fairly recently on a somewhat technical area, the
major mistake was assuming what the nature of risk would be. And the
reason it was missed is we have had no experience of the type of risks
that arose following the default of Lehman Brothers in September 2008.

That's the critical mistake. And I made it. Everybody that I know
who works in this business made it. And it means that basically we have
to work our way back to understanding what went on. And as I argue,
what we need is far more required capital for financial institutions
than we've had.

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Bring on Peter Schiff to debate Greenspan. He saw this coming years ago.

Posted by: Bob | Apr 5, 2010 3:01:23 PM

Peter Schiff saw the collapse in advance. Please have him on ABC to expose Greenspan's cognitive dissonance.

Posted by: Frank | Apr 5, 2010 2:37:54 PM

Please encourage a debate between Peter Schiff and Alan Greensoan.

Posted by: Dan | Apr 5, 2010 2:18:12 PM

Please put Peter Schiff on ABC!

Posted by: Becky | Apr 5, 2010 1:53:09 PM

Mr Greenspan appears stuck in a time warp, considering everything to have been fine before 2008. He selectively ignores his own and the country's past history of monetary abuse at the root of the problems. The cause of the 95% reduction of value in the US dollar since the formation of the Federal Reserve system can be laid at their doorstep.
Bring on Peter Schiff and challenge the distorted Greenspan analysis.

Posted by: seine | Apr 5, 2010 1:26:43 PM

"...so how could the financial crisis - which was a result of interventionist policies..."

And just how did anybody intervene? By removing the distinctions between investment and commercial banking? By the Fed relaxing it's oversight role over lending standards? By the SEC lifting restrictions on leveraging by large firms?
-maybe in right-wing fantasyland but most Americans have heard all this business can take care of itself before and what they remember most is an ashen faced Bush coming on the TV to tell us it was all a scam.

Posted by: Skip | Apr 5, 2010 1:17:28 PM

(Prov 14:30 NIV) A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
(James 3:16 NIV) For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

We will never be able to correct any of this until we are able to criticize ourselves first. Every one of us can do more and should have done more. Instead of using words for constructive meaningful argument and legislation, we use words as sticks and stones to break bones. God was there and he is watching right now, and our failure to be able to do the right thing comes from a lack of faith. Religions have been used as a crutch. The young people of today are going to have to decide between entitlements and freedom. God only offers one. Peace is only offered by Him as well. Farming has taught me that even on the worst day, good things still happen. Soon we will all experience this.

As always, Love to all

Lighthouse Dave Peace and Family
From Maui and Haleakala

Posted by: LighthouseDavepeace | Apr 5, 2010 1:15:14 PM

Alan G - no friends at Goldman? They put on a short housing trade via CDS that netted them $4bn (separate from loading AIG with their subprime exposure). You are hanging out with the wrong crowd Alan.

Also, Peter Schiff was the only investor on the major networks talking about what everyone already knew - that housing was a bubble. He did lay out the scenario well and I'd love to see him debate Greenspan. Schiff would crush him.

Posted by: TC | Apr 5, 2010 1:14:20 PM

I think the public deserves to hear from one of the "exceptionally adroit" people that Greenspan confesses actually predicted the housing/credit bubble. PETER SCHIFF could offer clear answers on this very important issue. If we don't collectively reach some honest conclusions on this we are doomed to repeat!

Posted by: Max | Apr 5, 2010 1:14:13 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRbf_6QKR98

Here's an official challenge to Alan Greenspan from Peter Schiff where Schiff offers to pay his "speaking fee" just for the opportunity to debate him. Greenspan is a fraud. If he wasn't, he would have no problem debating someone who did publicly predict exactly what has happened over the past few years in regards to our financial crisis.

Schiff vs Greenspan 2010.

ABC, Make it happen.

Posted by: Dan | Apr 5, 2010 1:09:01 PM

Let Peter Schiff debate Greenspan! It'll be a lot of fun!

Posted by: Laurent Parmentier | Apr 5, 2010 1:06:57 PM

Get Peter Schiff to debate this guy.

He would own him so much, I am so tried of government intervention in the market. Alan Greenspan is a fraud he has no respect. Wait maybe he can help helicopter Ben and Obama to re-inflate another bubble.

Posted by: Jamal | Apr 5, 2010 12:51:54 PM

You guys have a non-ending train of "government is the solution" talking heads on. I'm sick of the likes of Axelrod, Reich and the like. Please put on a alternate point of view. That doesn't mean McCain. If you put Schiff on I'll even wade through your morass of online commercials to watch it multiple times on your web site.

Posted by: Norm | Apr 5, 2010 12:26:36 PM

Rand was for a free market and free society. The US doesn't have a free market, so how could the financial crisis - which was a result of interventionist policies, and Austrian Business Cycle Theory aptly explains - be a result of the free market?

Makes no sense.

Posted by: Jack | Apr 5, 2010 12:20:35 PM

Get Peter Schiff to debate Alan Greenspan.

Seconded.

Posted by: Brendan | Apr 5, 2010 12:07:48 PM

Alan Greenspan is a fraud.

I would love to see a debate between him and a REAL capitalist like Peter Schiff.

Posted by: Elmas | Apr 5, 2010 11:41:40 AM

What is this a joke? USA has laissez-faire capitalism? Since when? The free market can't police themselves if risk is removed. That is why failure is always an option. It's keeps the markets regulated. Alan Greenspan is the worst Fed Chairman ever probably. The man is a fraud, and ABC should stop putting this guy on, as he is obviously lying, or doesn't know what he is talking about.

Posted by: Samuel Morales Jr. | Apr 5, 2010 11:17:01 AM

ABC you should contact Peter Schiff for either a debate with Greenspan or allow Peter to publicly reply to some of the statements Greenspan made in this interview. There are many of us out here that feel a lot more could be added to this discussion. Thanks!

Posted by: Robert N | Apr 5, 2010 11:13:48 AM

It sounds like Greenspan wants to blame the disaster on group-think instead of misplaced faith in flimsy economic philosophy. That's what happens when you ask one of the architects. He accepts responsibility for incorrectly assessing the risk, but how could so many people be so dumb? I think it's a much more likely explanation that once they got the bubble growing and the gravy-train rolling nobody had the guts to step forward and try and rein it in before it crashed. They weren't incorrectly assessing risk, they were taking on excessive risk. With everything the same why should we expect it to be any different if there's a next time? Will the next generation of businessmen and investors be so fundamentally different in character? The concept of self-policing free markets is a joke as long as they're dominated by unchecked Greed.

Posted by: Skip | Apr 5, 2010 10:48:59 AM

ABC - You can set up a PPV Event. I'd pay $19.99 for this. Alan vs Peter. Highest rated economic event in TV history. Krugman your next!!!

Posted by: TXcarlosTX | Apr 5, 2010 10:44:19 AM

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Red Sox philosophy a novel one in these parts - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 01:28 AM PDT

It was the evening of March 1, 1996, and the Red Sox were playing Boston College in their annual spring training opener at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla.

Sox general manager Dan Duquette, fresh off his team's startling AL East title in 1995, was talking baseball with former Boston manager and BC alum Joe Morgan. Morgan wondered about the Red Sox's balance — maybe they didn't have enough pitching and defense.

Thinking about a batting order that included Mo Vaughn, Jose Canseco and John Valentin, one that would eventually account for 209 home runs, Duquette said his team would have enough offense to overcome any weakness it might have in the field or on the mound.

"You'd think so," Morgan replied, "but it doesn't work that way."

By April 21, the Vaughn-Canseco Red Sox were 3-15 and 8 games out of first place in the AL East. By the time they got things into balance, their season was over.

Things have pivoted 180 degrees in 14 years. The 2010 Sox seem to have the pitching and defense. Will that be good enough to overcome what looks like a lack of offense?

We'll see if it works that way.

These Sox are a transition team. They will have a different No. 1 catcher, a different starting third baseman, and a different starting shortstop (as usual). Their regular center fielder has moved to left field, replaced by a guy who made his major league debut four years before Duquette and Morgan had their spring training conversation.

The 2010 Sox are also a very good best-case-scenario team. If Adrian Beltre hits like he once did, if Marco Scutaro hits like he did last year, if David Ortiz can regain his power, and if Mike Cameron isn't too old, Boston will have an excellent season, since it definitely will be good defensively and most likely will have strong pitching.

But because there are so many question marks, this year's Sox head into the season with lower expectations than most of the Theo Epstein-era teams. That may turn out to be a good thing, since Boston teams have often done well when little was expected of them.

The 1967 Impossible Dream Red Sox finished in ninth place the year before, the '75 Sox followed the worst fold in franchise history, the '86 Sox were one year removed from an 81-81 record, and the '95 AL East champs were Boston's first winning team in three years.

History is what you want to make of it, and the Red Sox are coming off a season in which they were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Angels. Before 2009, the last time that happened was in 2005, when the White Sox did it, and the '06 Sox failed to make the playoffs.

Then again, when Boston won the 2004 World Series, it was three years until the next championship in 2007. Three years from '07 equals 2010.

As part of their transition season, the Sox will probably have to deal with a reduced role for Ortiz, and in 2009 already began to deal with a reduced role for Jason Varitek. Unless Ortiz turns back the clock, he will get fewer at-bats, especially against lefties.

And with Victor Martinez starting the year as the No. 1 catcher, the Sox will find out if their pitching problems in '09 with him behind the plate, as opposed to Varitek, were a matter of Varitek just being a better catcher, or Martinez not having Varitek's experience with the staff.

It was a wash anyway. The Sox had a team average of .264 and an ERA of 4.10 before Martinez arrived last year. It was .279 and 4.79 after he got to Boston. The bottom line — winning — was almost identical. The Sox were 60-42 (.588) before Martinez and 35-25 (.583) after.

The Red Sox don't aim for perfection. They aim for consistent excellence. They want to win 95 games a year and make the playoffs 8 of every 10 years. In essence, they are card counters, and it has worked very well for them since Epstein took over as general manager.

This may be one of those years, though, when the house holds the best cards.

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“Stevens claims conservative philosophy - United Press International” plus 3 more

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Stevens claims conservative philosophy - United Press International

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 05:15 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, April 3 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, though widely regarded as a liberal justice, says his judicial philosophy is actually conservative.

"The president and the Senate need plenty of time to fill a vacancy," he said.

In an interview with The Washington Post, Stevens said he wants to make his decision on retirement "in a way that's best for the court."

The White House expects a nomination battle in the Senate possibly as early as this summer, The Times said.

Stevens' retirement will give President Barack Obama his second appointment to the court. The first was that of Sonia Sotomayor, who succeeded Justice David Souter after his retirement.

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Completion of Buckeye Technologies Energy Project Pushed to End of the ... - Market Wire

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 01:57 AM PDT

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Restoring constitution reaffirms Bhutto’s philosophy ... - The Gaea Times

Posted: 04 Apr 2010 08:03 AM PDT

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ISLAMABAD - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the steps taken to restore the constitution, under which his own powers will be drastically reduced, reaffirms the political philosophy of the document's framer, the late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, that the people alone are the legitimate fountainhead of political power.

We pledge to continue forward our march to empower the people, the president said Sunday in his message to the nation on Bhutto's 31st death anniversary.

Zardari said Bhutto had awakened the people and led the collective national effort to give the country a unanimous constitution that was federal, democratic and parliamentary in character to keep the nation united, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

Today… it is most reassuring that the nation is poised to restore (its) constitution by removing from it all vestiges of dictatorship, he said.

Bhutto was executed April 4, 1979, after what many consider to be a kangaroo trial. This was after he had been deposed as president by then army chief Gen. Zia-ul Haq.

Under the constitution's 18th amendment tabled in parliament Friday, the president will be bound to act on the advice of the prime minister, who will get back, among others, the power to appoint the armed forces chiefs and the chief election commissioner.

These powers had been taken away by then president Pervez Musharraf by the 17th amendment that he rammed through parliament in 2002.

Zardari will address a joint session of parliament Monday, after which the National Assembly, the lower house, will take up consideration of the 18th amendment. It is expected to be passed by more than the required two-thirds majority, after which it will go to the Senate.

Zardari is expected to sign the bill once it clears the upper house.

The 18th amendment will strip Zia-ul Haq of his title of president of Pakistan and remove the current bar on a prime minister serving a third term.

According to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, the amendment will also empower the provinces, leading to good governance and political ownership.

Under the amendment, the president will not be able to dissolve the assemblies in future and can do so only on the advice of the prime minister.

Then, the prime minister and the provincial chief ministers will be elected by their respective legislatures by a show of hands against the current provision of secret balloting.

Also, a caretaker chief minister will be selected by the provincial governor in consultation with the chief minister and the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly.

Under the amendment, the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) would be renamed Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa.

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The Spirit Of Indian Philosophy - Indolink

Posted: 04 Apr 2010 01:15 AM PDT

The western thinkers point out that India has no proper and accurate records of philosophy, there are philosophical thoughts that do not go beyond the mythological stage and do not make philosophy as a thorough going system of thought. It remains simply limited to mythology and ethics. They fail to find any proper historical records not even the biography of its thinkers and seers. Alburey Castell believes that the Greek thinker Pythagoras in the 6th. Century B.C. was the first ever philosopher, 'the lover of wisdom. The western view is based on incorrect information and untruth .It betrays colossal ignorance of ancient Indian thoughts. Its achievements are very imperfectly known to them even today. It may be that the philosophical thoughts in the western evolution may have resulted in a somewhat coherent type as of today but the Indian thought of old definitely represented a superb universal thought of that day. Most of the Indian thoughts in earlier stages existed in a very undifferentiated stage. We witness many schools of thought and criticism of various schools and find each system more differentiated and coherent. Unfortunately most of the systems of thoughts in many cases are lost. India never considered chronology as primary to philosophical interests, which was its main concern. The rise of philosophical thoughts in India has entirely been very different from that of the west. We do not notice system of thought preceding or succeeding each other as in the west. The Indian system developed in richer and better form side by side and supplemented each other. Almost all thinkers dealt with the same system, same thoughts similar to each other unlike the development in the west.

Indian philosophy has a long history of continuity and developmental process, longer than any other. Unfortunately continuous foreign brutal invasions and deliberate destruction of scriptures and culture by these brutes, the chronological sequence has lost its distinct trace. Moreover our sages and seers were never inclined to and appreciative of autobiographical writing. Their emphasis remained on the subject of their experience, teaching and realization. Though much of it is lost yet whatever is left, it is sufficient enough to claim that the Indian philosophy of wisdom is the oldest living thought of those eras.

The ancient seers preferred selective teaching. It is difficult to translate it in English for the west. Even if some do, he has to be quite at home in Sanskrit and the ways of expressions of those days. Without it, the English rendering of Sanskrit works will not be judicious and authentic. All such translations made before need revaluation, as in many cases they were done with a set purpose of distorting Indian values so as to facilitate conversion. Even today there remains a lot of philosophical works to translate. The job is not easy to achieve. The Indian mode of expression and technical and philosophical terms have no proper English equivalents. E.g., take the Sanskrit word ' sat'. The Greek equivalent is 'to ov '. The German word is ' seiende'. In English, we are bound to use ' that, which is', what exists or what is real. The English is the language of technology and commerce, and not of philosophy or metaphysics. The knowledge of Sanskrit is pre requisite. Dr. Das says,' A man who can easily understand the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Law books and the literary works, and is also well acquainted with the philosophical thoughts of European philosophy, may find it literally impossible to understand even small portion of a work of advanced Indian logic or the didactical Vedanta.'

He gives two reasons to substantiate:

The use of technical terms and condensed forms of expressions.
Hidden allusions to the doctrines of other systems.

In ancient times teaching was imparted on teacher taught basis. The teacher had himself got it from his teacher and he from his. Philosophical thoughts were taught to a chosen few on a personal contact. So the pupils could understand the meanings of the terms used in different contexts. In different systems the same term was used in extremely different sense .So one has to understand the meaning of the same term system-wise. Allusions from other systems were also puzzling and one has to understand it in proper perceptive. This makes the translation work difficult especially for those who do not well know Sanskrit, Indian life and culture. Moreover we do not have any authoritative guidebook dealing even with main epistemological, ontological, and psychological aspects of thoughts of seers and sages. So no translation can do absolute justice, not even sufficient justice to the real nature of vedic sentiments as neither it can translate the mood or the rhythm of the original meter, nor can decipher the use of symbols representing a reality. So the reader is likely to go astray.

So in the absence of any judicious translation work and non-prejudice outlook, the west remained deprived of the knowledge of proper Indian thoughts and its deep- rooted philosophy. This ignorance has led them to think otherwise and miss the right conclusion that the Indian philosophy is the oldest living thought as of today.

The most ancient Indian philosophy is contained in the four Vedas -Rg. Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. The period of Vedas is debated but can be dated to 4000B.C. or even earlier. Each Veda has four parts—Samhita, Brahmans, Aranyakas and Upanishads. The seed of philosophical knowledge is sown in Rg. Veda hymns. They are the forerunners of monastic system as is evident in the Upanishads. Samhitas are hymns or prayers. Brahmanas are mostly prose treatise, discussions on rituals and are devoted to sacrificial duties. Aranyakas provide ritual guidance to the retired seniors in seclusion. The Upanishads are deep rooted in philosophical thoughts of the realized seers. Poets composed the hymns, priests the Brahmanas and the seers the Upanishads.

Next comes the Epic age philosophy as seen in Ramayana, Mahabharat and Geeta. We notice a philosophy linked with life and worldly affairs .It is full of social and ethical values. . Mahabharat describes elaborate social order and the four fold aims of life of righteousness, wealth, worldly enjoyment and salvation. It also describes the four stages of life. It is thus a history, a mythology. Politics, philosophy and law, all in one. Ramayana gives us a vivid idea of human relationship in its various spheres.

Two more works of different ages need our attention—The Manu Smrti and The ArthaShastra. Manu was the first law- giver and deals with wide-ranges thoughts of social order and the duties of ruler's .He codified the entire social code. Kautilya (Carakya of Maurya dynasty) is the author of Arthashastra, a treatise on science of economics and politics. It deals in details on the nature of sovereignty, representation, war and peace, code of punishment, taxation, state function and police.

Then there dawned in Sutra period .It is in this period that the systematic and logical philosophical thoughts are evident. It is known for an orderly, systematic, consistent and logical sets of brief aphorisms, fathom deep in philosophical thoughts. The philosophies of Naiyaya (Logical relation) Vaisesiki (Realistic pluralism), Samkha (Evolutionary Dualism), Yoga (Discipline of Meditation), Purva Mimamsa (Investigation of Vedas of early period), and Uttar Mimansa (Vedas in the later stage and the Vedantic period) are six great schools of thought. These systems are prior to the Buddhist period though some of their elaborate works came to light after Buddha.

There has been continuous stream of philosophers from the earliest times of 4000B.C. Or even earlier unto the 17th. Cent, accompanied with an unbroken chain of teachers, thinkers and pupils The scholastic period proceeding the six philosophical schools, is known for a number of commentaries on the sutras explaining their viewpoint on life and world. There were as many commentators as were the schools of thought. Each school presented its own viewpoint as the only accurate and logical one. This led to the feeling of intolerance of other's viewpoint. Jealousy among these schools developed. It was the time when Samkarachaya appeared on the scene as a rare and unique force of integration. He succeeded in removing confusion. His commentary on Vedanta Sutra overtook the highly praised philosopher and writer Badarayan. Samnkar infused new life in the philosophical thought and its interpretation. His efforts brought about higher evolution in thought and a philosophical binding force. The other important names of the period are – Gaud pad, Kumaril Bhatta, RamaNuj, Udayan, and Madhava.and Jayant.

The Mogul invasion and their brutal rule totally smashed most of Indian philosophical works. The library of Nalanda in Bihar was set ablaze and burnt for months. The British rule was no different .It planned the translation of Hindu scriptures in such a way that may lead the elite away from them and near Christianity. Fortunately there existed a line of thinkers, sages and associations like Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj, Ram Krishna Mission and the like. They revived and rejuvenated Indian philosophy and cultural thoughts. The revival of Indian consciousness, of the greatness of its own philosophy of its glorious past as of today can now be witnessed after fifty years of Indian freedom Among the modern thinkers Dr. Radha Krishna and Yogi Aurobindo occupy unique place.

Some distinct attributes and characteristics common to all the philosophical thought are:

The Indian philosophy ' was regarded as the goal of all the highest practical and theoretical activities and it indicated the point of unity amidst all the apparent diversities which the complex growth of culture over a vast area inhabited by different peoples produced. Life and philosophy both remained guided by spiritual concentration, with the exception of Carvak. Material welfare had never been the goal of life. Man and Universe is looked upon not as physical in essence It deals with a world of here and now as well as with a world of hereafter.
The real study of Indian philosophy is the study of its adherence to idea of all pervading unity of the spirit.
The Indian thought is practical. What is described in philosophical thought is practiced in actual life. It interrelates theory and practice. doctrine and life. So it is more a way of life.
Indian thought is universal. Renunciation of petty desires and subjugation of desires from the fruit of action are such universal values, devoid of any personal or ethical motives. Peace of mind and faith and striving for liberation is some of the values of life, desired by all of us in the world.
The word 'Philosophy' is derived from two Greek words; Philein, which means 'to love', and Sophia which means ' wisdom'. Thus philosophy stands for the love of wisdom. India has the word Darshan that means ' that which is seen '. It stands for knowledge of the Self (Atman Vidya). Gaudapada and Samkar define philosophy thus: Philosophy is an interpretation of the totality of human experience or of the whole life from the standpoint of truth. Philosophy, therefore, is the whole of which religion mysticism, (yoga), theology, scholasticism, speculation, art, and science are but parts. Such philosophy or Vedanta as ignores any part or parts is no Vedanta. --- The object sought by the philosophy is the happiness (sukham) and welfare (hitam) of all beings( sarva sattva) in this world (ihaiva). Western philosophy fails to recognize the transcendental consciousness and does not coordinate the three other states of consciousness.
It is evident that both differ in outlook and attitudes toward life and world.
The outer world with its physical appearance never attracted Indian thought. Though physical science was extremely developed here much earlier than elsewhere in the world, it never remained India' main concern. Politics never ruled over the minds of Indian people It was considered as a mere event, a seasonal one that was surely to pass away and thus India remained unaffected .The spirit ever remained alive though the body was subjugated.
The Indian thought is based on reason and introspection. Idealism is in its very nature. It tends towards monism and finds the Reality as ultimately one and spirit and spiritual.
It is based on unquestionable reasoning and the acceptance of intuition as the only way to know the ultimate reality. " Intellect is subordinated to intuition, dogma to experience, outer experience to inward realization. Religion is not the acceptance of academic abstractions or the celebrations of ceremonies, but a kind of life or experience.' We do not know but realize and see it. This is the source of India's religious toleration and adaptability and as a result the declaration,' Truth is one and the wise call it in differently.'
The most important side of Indian philosophy is its acceptance of the doctrine of Karma and Rebirth.
Indian philosophy lays down the four goals of life---Dharma (duty) Artha (Economic welfare) Kama (enjoyment of life) Moksha (salvation) It does not ignore physical welfare, prosperity and merry making. rather deals with all these in details , giving insight into the general welfare and common good.

All people follow the above-mentioned attributes of Indian thoughts, though views on specific pattern of life may more or less differ.

“A Philosophy Degree Can Lead to a Great Career - Associated Content” plus 3 more

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“A Philosophy Degree Can Lead to a Great Career - Associated Content” plus 3 more

A Philosophy Degree Can Lead to a Great Career - Associated Content
Price expands GOP repeal campaign: We should repeal all ... - Think Progress
Wayongo Philosophy and the Question of National Decency - Modern Ghana
Not For Profit, Eh? Hold on There, Martha Nussbaum! - OpEdNews.com

A Philosophy Degree Can Lead to a Great Career - Associated Content

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 07:28 AM PDT

All the Possibilities of a Degree in Philosophy

Philosophy. What was I thinking? I graduated with honors and a philosophy degree, plans to go to graduate school on hold, I actually had to find a job. Little did I know that a philosophy degree is a very marketable career finding tool. I am now a licensed alcohol and drug counselor enrolled in master's degree program for human services, concentration mental healthy counseling. My employer actually likes that I have an undergraduate degree in philosophy, and it helped me land my job, this is how.

An undergraduate degree in philosophy teaches an individual how to think. The classes in logic give one a framework to make quick decisions under pressure that have a logical course and result in correct action. Additionally, with a philosophy degree one learns how to think succinctly and understand theory. The ability to understand theory is very marketable-because you have been trained to read quickly and understand complex materials. Therefore something your employer wants you to read and then summarize or handle large amounts of data is within your capabilities because you have been trained to understand complex theory. For example if you can read and understand Nietzsche you more than likely can understand an office memo.

In a more direct and marketable way within the realm of an undergraduate degree in philosophy you are exposed to many different ideas, religions, and history. You become culturally competent and are not afraid to ask why or why not. In the counseling field this is extremely important having a foundation of understanding religion and the impact it has on a person is great to bring to the counseling process. Being able to ask questions and investigate is another skill, being curious to understand a human being is a large part of the counseling process.

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Price expands GOP repeal campaign: We should repeal all ... - Think Progress

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 06:31 AM PDT

GIORDANO: And then I look at Republicans saying that they may not nationwide, this is the leadership now, Mitch McConnell and others, use the repeal the bill thing, which I think all conservatives that I know of, that's the mantra, that's the battle cry, going into this. That's what worries some of us about the backsliding among some Republicans.

PRICE: Well, listen, let me give you some optimism and hope. The conservative Republican majority that will be in the House of Representatives, I believe, after the November 2010 election will be a different kind of Republican. The majority of the Republican conference will be, have served three terms or fewer. It's a different kind of Republican, it will be a new style of leadership that will demand a decrease in spending. Demand truly smaller government. Demand individual responsibility. Demand that we get within our means and also harken back to those wonderful American fundamental principles that have made us the greatest nation in the history of the world. Look, we're not only interested in repealing the egregious aspects of the health care bill, we're interested in repealing the money from TARP. We're interested in repealing the non-stimulus bill. We're interested in repealing the bailout philosophy that continues to move us in a direction that makes us all subjects of the federal government as opposed to that wonderful American liberty and freedom that we all cherish.

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Wayongo Philosophy and the Question of National Decency - Modern Ghana

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 05:55 AM PDT

Among the Akan of southern and central Ghana, there is a maxim which loosely translates as follows: "Under almost any circumstance, death must be preferred over humiliation." For the Akan, therefore, it can hardly be gainsaid that the salient gauge of a civilized society, perforce, includes the level and extent to which the tenets of human dignity and human rights, in general, are both observed and enforced by the statal apparatus. And it is also not for naught that the Akan are fond of saying that: "No level of humn degradation is befitting of an Akan person."

And while, indeed, the preceding could be vehemently argued over as not being the especial preserve or cultural peculiarity of only Akan-speaking people but, in fact, a globally shared and cross-cultural value, still, what is left unsaid, in terms of how other Ghanaians of non-Akan descent, or extraction, envisage themselves was recently demonstrated by the country's Upper-East regional minister, Mr. Mark Wayongo, when the latter seemed to have implied that the public parading of some two male suspects of attempted-shooting stark naked on a principal street in the Upper-Eastern capital of Bawku was perfectly normal because, in the opinion of Mr. Wayongo, "the people of Bawku [have been living] under abnormal circumstances and conditions [for quite awhile now]."

The suspects, whose punitive nudity had been videotaped as well as photographed to accompany a flurry of media reports about the incident, are alleged to have gone on the lookout for some potato harvesters whom they intended to gun down for reasons not explained in any of the legion media reports (See "Stripping Suspects Naked Is More Acceptable Than Killing – Wayongo" MyJoyOnline.com 11/29/09).

And here may be promptly recalled for the benefit of readers that Bawku, Ghana's Upper-East's regional capital has been in the savage grips of inter-ethnic battles for sometime now, with quite an alarming rate of casualty figures being periodically reported.

Still, whether such local climatic turmoil warrants the summary suspension of the rule of law and moral decency, as Minister Wayongo appears to be implying, is one that may aptly be deemed moot. And to be certain, in the wake of his reportedly apparent complicity with military vigilantism, quite a slew of Ghanaian media reporters, commentators and letter-writers have demanded the resignation of the minister.

For their part, some members of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), billeted in Bawku primarily for peacekeeping purposes, but who have allegedly orchestrated this bestial Rawlings-like breach of public and moral decency, released a statement vehemently denying the fact that, indeed, anything of the aforesaid description might have occurred under their watch and, even more significantly, with their complicity. Curiously, albeit hardly surprisingly, almost immediately following the denial of its flagrant complicity in the humiliation of the two attempted-shooting suspects, a Ghanaian newspaper, the Daily Guide, released a video footage poignantly contradicting the GAF press-release denial, with the video footage clearly showing the two naked criminal suspects being drilled by some armed members of the GAF. The website of Ghana's leading private radio station, Joy-Fm, would also shortly post an article captioned "Stripping Crime Suspects: Were Soldiers Right?" with a terse lead reading as follows: "It is now established that the security establishment trying to maintain peace in the protracted Bawku conflict were economical with the truth in the matter of the two suspects arrested for allegedly attempting to gun down another person" (11/24/09).

Now, though, the question verges on one regarding whether in view of the fact that, as Minister Mark Wayongo maintains, "the people of Bawku live under abnormal circumstances and conditions," a wholly new and different set of laws must be permitted to be applied in administering the city of Bawku, in particular, and the Upper-East region, in general. Then also the question of the message that such system of governance may convey not only to the rest of the country but the global community at large arises. I mean, it is perfectly normal to maintain such momentarily commensurate measures as curfews and weapons codes, but to strip criminal suspects of all decency by luridly parading them naked through urban principal streets before these suspects have been arraigned before a legitimately constituted court of law, is one that may be aptly envisaged to be at odds with a model democracy such as Ghanaians prefer their country to be deemed by the proverbial international community.

*Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., Ph.D., is Associate Professor of English, Journalism and Creative Writing at Nassau Community College of the State University of New York, Garden City. He is a Governing Board Member of the Accra-based Danquah Institute (DI), the pro-democracy policy think tank, and the author of 21 books, including "Ghanaian Politics Today" (Atumpan Publications/Lulu.com, 2008). E-mail: okoampaahoofe@optimum.net.

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Not For Profit, Eh? Hold on There, Martha Nussbaum! - OpEdNews.com

Posted: 03 Apr 2010 08:26 AM PDT

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Duluth, MN (OpEdNews) April 2, 2010 The estimable Martha Nussbaum's forthcoming new book is titled NOT FOR PROFIT: WHY DEMOCRACY NEEDS THE HUMANITIES. Of course we are familiar with non-profit organizations (a.k.a. non-profits), so we should understand that not all worthwhile human activities have to be for monetary profit. As a result, we can speak of non-monetary profit or value. But "non-monetary profit" is a very cumbersome expression, so I'd prefer not to use it.

So I want to raise the following questions: How does one profit from studying the humanities (where the term "profit" refers to non-monetary profit)? What is the payoff and thus the profit of studying the humanities, if any?

Of course for a small percentage of people such as Nussbaum herself studying the humanities can lead to a career in teaching the humanities. So humanities teachers profit from the study of the humanities by the salaries they receive. But what about all the other people who might study the humanities in a series of core courses, but who do not go on to become humanities teachers?

At times in the United States, people thought that they should pursue a liberal arts education (which I use here as a rough equivalent for the humanities) so that they could develop a philosophy of life, whatever that is. Whatever this expression may have encompassed in their imaginations, it frequently did move them to take some philosophy courses, which are the core courses in the liberal arts and humanities. In my case I took six philosophy courses as the core courses in my undergraduate liberal arts education, in which I majored in English. By developing a philosophy of life, the college graduates would then be equipped for life, even if they happened to modify their acquired philosophy of life over the course of their lives. But today very few students enter college with the goal in mind of developing a philosophy of life. For them, a philosophy of life is evidently not a prerequisite for setting forth on their future adult lives.

But this brings us to Socrates' claim that the unexamined life is not worth living. By his standard, billions of people in the world in the past and in the present have lived lives that are not worth living. By his standard, the examined life is the only kind of life worth living.

Given his standard, Socrates could readily claim, "What would it profit someone to gain all the material wealth in the world if in the process of doing so he or she loses his or her soul?" In short, the purpose of the examined life is to find one's soul, not to lose it. This is the profit of the examined life. In other words, the examined life is for profit, the profit being to find one's soul, not to lose it.

Put differently, the unexamined life leads one to lose one's soul and not find it even if one gains all the wealth in the world.

Thus liberal arts education, or humanities education, is for profit. Its benefit is to learn how to live an examined life, instead of living an unexamined life.

Next, I want to discuss a certain point that Walter J. Ong, S.J (1912-2003) liked to make. He repeatedly made the point that we need both closeness (proximity) and distance to understand something, including presumably understanding ourselves.

By virtue of growing up in American culture today, we Americans bring our American cultural conditioning with us wherever we go. We might liken our American cultural conditioning to a portable prison-cage in which we move around wherever we may happen to go. Our American cultural conditioning is thus the closeness dimension of our lives.

Liberal arts education, or humanities education, provides us with the distance dimension that we need for understanding our cultural heritage and our cultural conditioning.

So 2 + 2 = 4 (in a decimal-based system of counting). According to Socrates, the unexamined life is not worth living. But the examined life depends on understanding that which we are examining. According to Ong, we need both closeness (proximity) and distance to understand something, including our lives and our cultural conditioning. We have the closeness dimension by virtue of our American cultural conditioning. But liberal arts education, or humanities education, provides us with the distance dimension, so we need such education to lead an examined life.

Ah, but there remains the lure of the unexamined life, which is easily attained but at the price of losing our souls. But what profit is there, if any, of not losing our souls?

The profit of not losing one's soul is finding one's soul through living an examined life. The alternative to finding one's soul through living an examined life is to live one's life as a drifter drifting through life.

Arguably one of the most famous stories about someone drifting through life for about ten years of his adult life is the Homeric epic the ODYSSEY. But Odysseus is not happy about all his drifting. But does he live an examined life, or an unexamined life? In a certain sense he does examine his life because he recounts parts of his life on his journey. Yes, but does he profit from examining his life, and if he does, what exactly is the profit? He profits from recounting parts of his life because in the process of recounting his life he self-consciously appropriates his own life and thereby "owns" it as we say today. Thus the profit of the examined life is self-appropriation.

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“Philosophy Degree: What to Do with It? - Associated Content” plus 3 more

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Philosophy Degree: What to Do with It? - Associated Content
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Philosophy Degree: What to Do with It? - Associated Content

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 07:41 PM PDT

Realistic Options for Your Philosophy Degree

There are several things you can do with your philosophy degree. A degree in Philosophy provides you with lots of skills that are important in almost every industry. Philosophy hones your analytic skills, your ability to reason, and really gets you thinking outside the box.

Philosopher then Lawyer?

If you are thinking about getting a Philosophy degree, you might consider going to law school. Students with a Philosophy degree tend to score really well on the law school admission test. Why is this? Taking advanced logic helps with the logic games portion. Core Philosophy such as Metaphysics and Epistemology help students with the analytic portions. Obviously a Philosophy degree will also help with your reading comprehension. Philosophy is some of the toughest reading out there. Being able to get through complex reading will make that section feel like a breeze.

A Philosophy Degree is Excellent for a Career in Business

Once again the complex skills you learn with your degree in Philosophy can open up a lot of doors. Your ability to argue your point is extremely valuable in almost any occupation, especially in business. All the ability to sell services and products is your ability to convince someone else that they need whatever it is that you are selling. All the arguments you write for your philosophy degree are just you convincing your professor that your position is correct. Another aspect of a philosophy degree is your ability to produce well articulated proposals. There is probably nothing more complex than a well argued philosophy paper.

Journalist with a Philosophy Degree

Being able to write and write well is a necessity for surviving a philosophy degree. If you would like a career where you can be more creative, try writing professionally. Every time you read a political article, someone is usually arguing a point. Writing is an excellent way to voice your opinions and make concise arguments for or against anything.

Last but not least... Most people with a philosophy degree want to teach

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Posted: 02 Apr 2010 06:40 AM PDT

Turkish Pop Duo

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The Turkish traditional art of marbling paper with dyes floating on water, Ebru, dates back at least to the 16th Century. Its technique, philosophy and history are reflected in the creative spirit of Painted on Water's partners, vocalist Sertab Erener and composer/guitarist/arranger and album co-producer Demir Demirkan.

Ebru has been passed down as a practical art, with its techniques of preparing water, pigments, paper, and hand-made brushes, combs and other instruments, from master to apprentice. Much the way that Ebru marbled paper has been used in bookbinding and in combination with calligraphy, its visuals and philosophy frame the alchemic fusion of Turkish classical and folk melodies with jazz, modern rock and blues created by Painted on Water.

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Best of the Battle Plan: How to Exit an ETF Trade - Yahoo Finance

Posted: 02 Apr 2010 05:14 AM PDT

Here's a classic Trading Lesson from earlier this year on the subject of properly exiting trades.

Today I was planning on following up on yesterday's lesson in ranking stock sectors, but because the market is so overbought I thought it would serve us best to look at how to exit positions, especially in a bull market.

In the Model Portfolio of my Daily Battle Plan, we have taken exactly 50 trades over the past 12 months and the track record has been 42 winning trades and 8 non-winning trades (84% of the trades have been profitable). All have been in ETFs and the trades have been done both on the long side and the short side. Every trade scaled-in on pullbacks on the long side and exited into strength (on the short side we shorted into the strength and bought back into the selling). This is a fixed formula and philosophy I've traded with and have written about for the past 14 years.

The exit we primarily use for long ETFs is when the ETF closes with its 2-period RSI of more than 70, the position is exited. That's it and it's backed by many years of statistical results.

On Monday we had two positions, one in ^SPY^ the other in ^FXI^. Each came close to triggering an exit signal on the close Monday, especially FXI. But the 2-period RSI was below 70 on each. Some traders may have exited early and if the market had turned down on Tuesday, they would have looked correct for the trade. Those many traders that waited another day though were well rewarded as SPY and FXI closed significantly higher on Tuesday and triggered sells on the close. The profits were locked in and now we're in cash waiting for the next round of signals.

Yesterday (Wednesday) the market was basically quiet. But as I'm writing this on Thursday morning, the market is called to open much higher taking an overbought market condition to even more overbought.

The question is "did we exit too early?"

In hindsight, it may be so in this trade for at least today. But if you look at thousands and thousands of simulated trades going back more than a decade, you'll see that exiting with RSI levels between 60-75 has been opportune to lock in gains and exit positions. As I tell everyone, no one exit strategy consistently sells at the top. The goal is to sell into high probability exit zones, which means selling into strength.

Our testing shows that the 2-period RSI in the 65-75 zone is on average a wonderful place to exit short-term trades. Sometimes the ETF and stock will rise further and sometimes it will immediately reverse lower. The key is that you are using the same philosophy over and over again. You're scaling into ETFs and stocks as they pull back to predetermined levels and you're selling into strength, again into pre-determined levels. You're trading like the specialists and market makers have done for decades and you're even going a step further. You're using structure, discipline, and quantified behavior to guide you each day. And as you can see from the performance of the Daily Battle Plan Model Portfolio, along with the success that market makers and specialists have had for decades, its the single best way to trade each day, especially when you're trading ETFs.

Buy on the pullbacks at pre-determined levels, and sell into the strength, again at pre-determined levels. It's a proven formula for trading success.

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Review: “Police, Adjective” a philosophy lesson in ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 02:26 PM PDT

Eccentric and esoteric, "Police, Adjective" is a philosophy lesson in disguise, a bone-dry comedy if it's a comedy at all. Cristi (Dragos Bucur) is a Romanian undercover cop assigned to bust a pot-smoking teenager. The officer's lot is not a happy one. The stakes are small and the hours drag (we see looooong real-time shots of the suspect's house from Cristi's stakeout across the street).

Most of his police co-workers perform their jobs with passive-aggressive apathy; Cristi is alone in wondering aloud if what they are doing is worthwhile. Busting the teenager will send him to prison and ruin his life, even though marijuana is likely to be decriminalized soon.

This is a film of ideas rather than action. Director Corneliu Porumboiu tells his tale with industrial-strength irony directed against a rigid official orthodoxy. When Cristi and his schoolteacher wife, Anca (Irina Saulescu), discuss the imagery in a sappy love ballad, he contends that it's superficial and she argues that it's symbolic. Ultimately, she says, what words mean depends on the rulings of the council that created the dictionary, the Romanian Academy.

In the same way, Cristi's intuitive crisis of conscience launches a theoretical discussion of duty and morality when his coolly rational boss conducts a tutorial on the meaning of "conscience," "law" and "police." The ideological interpretations that are thrust on Cristi box him into responses he doesn't really believe. What looks like reasoned debate is actually an object lesson in coercion.

To take the film at its drab face value would be a mistake; there is sharp satire at work here. Cristi's colleagues are a rogue's gallery of foot-draggers and boobs, willing to fritter away their time with discussions of how to make their frowzy city a glittering tourist destination. As Cristi's indoctrination on his responsibilities grinds on and on, it appears to be a comic scene. But the film's trick is making us take seriously what appears to be a parody.

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“In his new novel, 'The Exorcist' author balances ... - Los Angeles Times” plus 2 more

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In his new novel, 'The Exorcist' author balances ... - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 11:06 AM PDT

In the annals of demonology, William Peter Blatty falls somewhere between St. Augustine and Joss Whedon.

He isn't the first person who's ever written about demons and demonic possession, but he has provided us with one of the genre's most memorable novels, 1971's "The Exorcist." There had been disturbing stories before, but nothing -- especially when Blatty teamed up with director William Friedkin for the 1973 screen adaptation -- so terrified audiences about the possibilities of the diabolical in ordinary people's lives.

For Blatty, though, the story's success remains beyond his wildest expectations.

"I honestly thought I was writing just a one-shot," the 82-year-old author said in a recent phone interview from his Maryland home. "At the time, comedy writing was over for me, and nobody would hire me to write anything dramatic. What I had left to write was the idea for 'The Exorcist.' I never imagined what would happen."

What happened was a mega-bestseller: More than 13 million copies, according to some estimates, have been sold in the United States alone. Several more novels -- and films -- followed, giving Blatty more opportunities to explore the workings of divine redemption and demonic evil. His new novel, "Dimiter," published in March, is similarly preoccupied with good and evil, with the mysterious and the miraculous, although it is also something of a departure.

Set in the 1970s, "Dimiter" introduces us, in a riveting opening scene, to an enigmatic inmate in an Albanian prison during the gray days of Enver Hoxha's regime. The man coolly withstands unbearable torture and then escapes, vanishing like a phantom . . . only to later turn up in the Holy Land. He becomes a shadowy presence in the lives of several people, including an Arab Christian policeman and a Jewish doctor, both of whom puzzle over several mysterious deaths somehow linked to this figure, who is named Paul Dimiter.

If you look more closely, the story also makes a sly, theological nod to the essential mystery of the Gospels that Christians everywhere will celebrate on Sunday: the Resurrection. Blatty has taken a message of religious faith and enfolded it within a fast-paced plot for a basic reason.

"I had to make a page-turner," he says, "or else who would want to read it?"

The demonic is a hot commodity today, but don't try to credit Blatty as the elder statesman of this surge in horror movies, books and TV shows. He wants no part of it.

"When I look around the culture, it makes me want to projectile vomit," he says, recalling that infamous moment in "The Exorcist." "The more blood, the more chain saws, the better. The studios have so debased the tastes of kids that that's all the kids want now."

This might sound strange coming from the author of a story associated with harrowing uses of puke, spinning heads and a crucifix, but Blatty's brand of horror has always been about more than shock effect. Characters wrestle with metaphysical doubts even as the bodies pile up.

Some people forget the philosophy -- just as studio execs forgot Blatty's abilities as a comic writer after "The Exorcist."

"Their eyes glazed over when I pitched comedy ideas. It was as if I had done nothing else before 'The Exorcist,' " says the man who wrote the screenplay for "A Shot in the Dark" and other film comedies. "It was as if I had landed on this planet just with that book under my arm. It made me insane."

Blatty's voice is warm and generous -- it's easy to catch the inflection of the New York City streets where he was born, the son of Lebanese parents. He's passionate about his Roman Catholicism: It has carried him through many personal trials, including a bout of cancer 15 years ago and the loss, in 2006, of his 19-year-old son, Peter, after a sudden illness. "Dimiter," in fact, is dedicated to him.

Today, Blatty's faith is, to use a familiar religious adage, rock solid.

"I don't think I'm on a search anymore," he says serenely. "I've come to virtually a complete rest in my faith."

The author sounds very much like Moses Mayo, a truth-seeking neurologist in "Dimiter." Like Blatty, Mayo is humbled by the universe's mysteries. Where others find a conflict between science and faith, Mayo sees a glorious complementarity. He marvels at how "in the subatomic world . . . electrons, like saints with bleeding hands, are reportedly seen in two places at once." Mayo's early morning musings, as he walks the halls of Hadassah Hospital, form a quiet counterpoint to the tightening circles of intrigue as Dimiter's story slowly comes into focus.

The germ of "Dimiter" dates to the filming of "The Exorcist." Blatty recalls sitting in Friedkin's office reading in the New York Times about a Jesuit priest executed in Albania for baptizing infants in a prison camp.

From this, the near-mythological figure of Dimiter started to take shape. Other ideas came along -- the story of Saul's conversion into St. Paul, narrative inconsistencies among the four Gospels and the geography of Jerusalem. Blatty traveled there and conducted countless interviews with doctors and lepers, and with local police about crime lab procedures and ways to poison someone without leaving a trace.

When he was finished, Blatty had a giant stack of notes, typed, single-spaced. But no sense of organization.

"Writing had never been a problem for me," he says. "A comedy novel? I could get it done in six weeks. You need a screenplay? Sure, six weeks. Then 'Dimiter' came along and took years."

Other projects intervened in the years that followed. When he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Blatty says, he prayed to the Virgin Mary, promising to finish the novel if he recovered. He did, but he stalled on his promise -- that pestering question of organization again. Then, two years ago, as he and his wife Julie were attending Mass, the book's structure came to him in a flash of insight.

"I felt like I had received a gift," he says, "or maybe it had been there in my unconscious all along. Who knows? It's all a mystery."

Mystery -- it's everywhere in "Dimiter," which Blatty hopes to bring to the big screen with Friedkin as director. But religion isn't the only medium in which mystery exists -- you find it in science and secret intelligence, as well as simpler things, such as the love between friends and family. All of these overlap in "Dimiter," although Blatty insists it isn't necessary to understand every level to appreciate the story.

"You can read it just as a thriller and that's great," he says. "If you have faith, though, it might strengthen it a little more. If you're agnostic, it might give you a few clues you never had before. The message is there if you need it."

nick.owchar@latimes.com

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Manny Acta's philosophy is easy to find in Indians ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 09:51 PM PDT

By Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer

March 31, 2010, 6:08PM

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Scribbles in my Tribe notebook as the Indians put together their final roster...

1. I like the looks of the roster because it's the same one that I'd have picked. The key decisions were Michael Brantley starting in left field, Mark Grudzielanek as the backup infielder and Austin Kearns as the reserve outfielder. It also was wise to keep veteran Jamey Wright in the bullpen.

2. Some Tribe fans were convinced the Indians would do another "Michaels/Dellucci" even after Russell Branyan went down with a bad back, moving Matt LaPorta to first base and opening up left field. Manager Manny Acta immediately became enamored with Brantley, and played him often. By the middle of camp, Acta was pushing hard to keep Brantley -- and the front office was buying into the idea.

Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerFollowing a sunny spring in Arizona, Michael Brantley will be the Indians' starting left fielder against right-handed pitchers when the season begins next week.3. Some fans remember how Ben Francisco had a couple of strong springs, but was cut in favor of the veteran Jason Michaels/Dave Dellucci platoon. If the Indians were so determined to keep Brantley in the minors (and save days toward free agency and arbitration), they could have made the case that Kearns should start in left. After all, he is one of the few experienced right-handed hitters in camp. They could have kept switch-hitting Trevor Crowe as the extra outfielder. At the start of camp, Antonetti told me several times, "We are going to keep the best 25." They did.

4. Now, I'm getting emails from a few fans who are sure that when Branyan is healthy, Brantley will be sent to the minors. That's hard to believe if Brantley is playing as he did last September, when he batted .313 in Cleveland. Or is the guy who hitting .333 this spring. The Indians are very pleased that Brantley has more walks (nine) in 45 spring at-bats than he did last season (eight in 116 at bats) with Cleveland.

5. While the Indians are known as an organization driven by the front office, the final roster reveals GM Mark Shapiro and assistant Chris Antonetti allowed Acta real influence. It was Acta's idea to bring in Kearns as an outfielder. He was with Acta in Washington for 2 1/2 seasons. Kearns, 29, had a strong spring (.325, 1.017 OPS). He's had a lot of significant injuries the last two seasons, hitting only .205, but Acta insists that if the outfielder is healthy, he can be an asset.

6. Travis Hafner singled and homered off Chicago's Freddie Garcia, who looks terrible (10 runs, 3 2/3 innings). But Hafner attacked those pitches, a great sign. This spring, Hafner leads the team in homers (3), RBI (14) and walks (11). He has struck out only six times. Last spring, he had 14 strikeouts to four walks. He had only four extra-base hits.

7. Andy Marte (.250, .880 OPS) made the team. Acta said, "He has value. He can play first and third base, and is above average at both. We can't play LaPorta every day at first [as he's still not 100 percent after toe and hip surgery], so we need Andy. ... I know it seems like he's been around for a long time, but he's only 26."

8. One big advantage Acta has brought is a set of fresh eyes. The same is true of coaches Tim Tolman (Seattle), Steve Smith (Philadelphia) and Sandy Alomar (Mets). Pitching coach Tim Belcher and hitting coach Jon Nunnally came from the minor-league organization, but at least they were not in Cleveland. This is not a knock on former manager Eric Wedge and his staff, but after seven years, it makes sense that new coaches would offer some new insights.

9. Grudzielanek batted only .233 (7-of-30), but the Indians saw enough of the 39-year-old second baseman in minor league games and drills to think he can play the same role as Jamey Carroll last season, along with providing insurance at second in case Luis Valbuena falters.

10. David Huff had a strong outing when he needed it the most, allowing one run in seven innings Tuesday. It will take a while, but the Indians are expected to announce Huff as the fifth starter.

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Six great displays in world football over the last 50 ... - The Guardian

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 09:33 AM PDT

Brazil's captain Carlos Alberto celebrates after scoring his team's fourth and final goal in the 1970 World Cup final win over Italy in Mexico City. Photograph: Popperfoto

Tottenham Hotspur 1959-60

The pre-Double Spurs side stick in the mind because of the impact they had on an era dominated by the breathless, long-passing style of Stan Cullis's Wolves. The subtler, more-thoughtful football of Bill Nicholson's team gave the English game a new learning.

Real Madrid 1959-60

Even when seen on a tiny NAAFI screen, Real Madrid's performance in beating Eintracht Frankfurt 7‑3 at Hampden Park in the European Cup final shone out as one of the finest displays of attacking football ever seen. And amid all the colour and HD, it still does.

Real Zaragoza 1965-66

Don Revie's Leeds expected to beat Real Zaragoza in a Fairs Cup semi-final playoff at Elland Road but were given a lesson in passing, movement and pure skill by the Magnificent Five – Canario, Santos, Marcelino, Villa, Lapetra – and lost 3-1.

West Ham United 1966-67

Ron Greenwood's West Ham team met Leeds United in the League Cup and won 7-0 with a performance approaching perfection. An abiding image is of Johnny Byrne, with Jack Charlton up his back, bouncing the ball three times on an instep before volleying Geoff Hurst clear.

Brazil 1970

Brazil's performance in the World Cup final has never been surpassed and the last of their goals in the 4-1 defeat of Italy is widely regarded as the best ever scored. Perhaps, perhaps not, but if any team has bettered the build-up and Pelé's final pass to Carlos Alberto they have kept quiet about it.

Milan 1988-89

Four days after Hillsborough, the San Siro sang You'll Never Walk Alone and Milan beat Real Madrid 5-0 in a European Cup semi with a performance which was more about art than conflict and saw Ruud Gullit start, mould and execute a goal of sheer beauty.

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Caring for Your Easter Bunny With the 4-Square ... - Market Wire

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 10:24 AM PDT

SOURCE: Purina Mills

ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - March 31, 2010) - With Easter quickly approaching, families can't wait to get a hold of a bouncy, floppy-eared bunny for themselves. Rabbits can be fun, interesting and compassionate companions for adults and families, but potential pet owners must first learn to properly care for their rabbits.

Purina Mills continues to provide Rabbit Chow^® Feed backed by more than 80 years of industry-leading nutritional research, but they also help ensure rabbits get the kind of care they deserve by developing the 4-Square Philosophy for Success. Purina's 4-Squares gives rabbit owners the essential basics to raising healthy, happy rabbits focusing on better breeding, feeding, management and health.

"Nobody is as dedicated to the health of the rabbit and the rabbit industry than Purina," remarked John Zeloski, marketing manager for the company. "Our founder, William Danforth, had tremendous vision. He knew nutritional research was the key to producing feeds that made a difference in animals' lives. And based on the research we do today, our customers and their animals continue benefiting from that industry-leading vision."

Better Breeding
The first square of raising a healthy rabbit is practicing good breeding or buying quality animals. When buying a new rabbit, whether or not it's for breeding purposes, pet owners should get the best quality animal they can afford. Animals from a reputable breeder will be worth the cost in the long run.

For those breeding rabbits, a key tip to good breeding is to take the doe to the pen of the buck. If the doe does not accept the buck, consider it a red flag that the doe may be in poor condition or health. When the doe is pregnant, increase feeding gradually and be sure to watch for any signs of problems. Keep a clean, dry nest after the litter is born, and remove any dead kits immediately.

Better Feeding
Feeding rabbits the right amount of nutritious food is essential to taking proper care. Rabbits should be fed once a day at about the same time with the same amount of feed. The diet should be fully consumed in about 20 to 30 minutes. Without proper feeding techniques, rabbits can easily become overfed or underfed.

The nutrient requirements of rabbits vary based on age and function. Purina has recently introduced a new Rabbit Chow™ Feed that is nutritious and perfect for every type of rabbit. The new feed, Natural AdvantEdge™, is made from only fresh, natural ingredients and is free of fillers, preservatives, artificial colors, medications or hormones -- ideal for rabbits of all types.

Better Management
The better management square in the Philosophy of Success means keeping up a good habitat for the rabbits. Rabbitry should be well sanitized and allow enough room for every rabbit to hop around comfortably. The rabbitry should also be well-ventilated, cool and out of direct sunlight.

A good sanitation program is one of the most important aspects of keeping rabbits. One easy way to ensure a clean rabbitry is establishing a weekly cleaning plan and sticking with it year round. Fresh feed and water should be provided daily to every rabbit, and the old feed that remains in the feeder or feed bowl should be disposed of. Washing the water bowl daily will decrease the buildup of algae.

Better Health
Better health is the final square in the proper care of rabbits, and the key to good health is sanitation. Practicing good management techniques will prevent most illnesses. If one rabbits does get sick, it is important to handle the situation in a way that ensures other animals aren't infected as well. The sick rabbit should be quarantined and always fed, watered and treated last. A veterinarian should also available for consultation when needed.

Purina^® Rabbit Chow^™ Natural AdvantEdge^™ Feed
By using the 4-Square Philosophy of Success and the new Natural AdvantEdge™ formulas in Purina^®Rabbit Chow™ premium foods, rabbit owners everywhere can properly care for their pets.

Natural AdvantEdge™ formula contains fresh, natural, wholesome grain products, and high-quality plant proteins loaded with natural nutrients found only in plants that optimize vitality and support immune function.

"We're very excited about these new formulas," said Purina rabbit nutritionist Dr. Gary Lynch, who formulated the diets. "Purina has a strong history of researching, formulating and testing rabbit diets to offer owners the finest nutrition for their animals. We're very proud of these new formulas."

Purina's Animal Nutrition Center is located on 1,188 acres of rolling Missouri farmland, where they perform feed studies with many species of animals including horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine and rabbits. But the company doesn't only do research on animal feeds, they also research the marketplace seeking consumer acceptance of their nutritional research ideas before launching new products.

For more information about Purina's new Natural AdvantEdge™ diets for rabbits or to learn more about the proper care of rabbits, visit www.RabbitChow.com. To find a Purina dealer or to ask questions about these new products, call 1-800-227-8941.

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Kelli Klus' Swell Skin line of products based on ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:20 AM PDT

By Special to The Plain Dealer

March 31, 2010, 9:25AM

Tracy Boulian, The Plain DealerBeachwood's Kelli Klus, founder of Swell Skin, is launching her two skin care products Swell Skin Face Treatment and Swell Oil of Seabuckthorn.

DETAILS

What: Swell Skin, a two-product line from Kelli Klus of Beachwood, based on the healing qualities of the sea-buckthorn plant.

Contact: Order the products online or by calling 216-233-6369.

Beauty simplified

Interested in trying other holistic skincare remedies?

Irene Hatziantoniou, co-owner of North Coast Aesthetic Center in Westlake (ncaskincare.com; 440-356-5003), swears by the SkinCeuticals line she carries, but knows that sometimes it's not possible to get into the spa. She offers these tips as home-grown remedies that lead to naturally beautiful skin.

If people don't want to use an exfoliating product -- and it can be too harsh for sensitive skin -- just use a soft brush in the shower. It not only eliminates dead skin cells, the gentle pressure is calming.

Cucumber slices over the eyes are a great way to relax and temporarily relieve puffy eyes.

No matter a person's skin type, yogurt is effective at cleansing and disinfecting pores. It helps moisture and gives a great glow to the skin.

One hundred percent pure unfiltered honey makes an excellent scrub for the face. Slowly rub it into the skin for five to 10 minutes. (She does not recommend this for people with sensitive skin.) Honey also kills bacteria and helps your skin look and feel more youthful.

For skin rashes, a good old-fashioned oatmeal bath will soothe itchy skin. An oatmeal paste is a good substitute for more fancy moisturizing masks.

--Kim Crow,

Special to The Plain Dealer

By Kim Crow

Kelli Klus had never had "good" skin.

Plagued by rashes and acne well into her adult years, she sought out doctor after doctor and bought expensive cream after expensive cream.

"A doctor would just look at me for 40 seconds, then hand me a prescription," she said during a recent interview. "It was so frustrating. Not to mention expensive."

As a homeopath, Klus was already well-versed in holistic remedies and decided to research her skin issues. Her findings led to the launch of her own line of products, called Swell Skin.

"Reading about plant properties is a passion of mine, and over the years I kept coming across sea-buckthorn oil -- it almost sounded too good to be true," she says.

Sea-buckthorn grows in the scrubby, high altitudes of China and Russia, and has a long, storied history as a cure-all plant. The armies of Genghis Khan were required to munch its berries every day, and Tibetan monks have 30 chapters in their sacred texts devoted to its various medicinal uses.

Modern science backs up the ancient practices. According to the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, sea-buckthorn is the richest source of antioxidants, vitamins, proteins and omega 3, omega 6, omega 7 and omega 9 essential fatty acids available. Just one of the plant's tiny orange seeds offers 12 times the vitamin C of one orange.

Because the plant must retain moisture wherever it finds it in its arid growing conditions, ancient lore says that those properties actually cause plumping when applied to the skin. In the world of modern skin care, that translates into anti-aging properties.

Klus says that her skin cleared up within weeks after she started using the oil directly on her face. Not only did the redness, rashes and acne dissipate, she says her skin started looking visibly fuller.

"I loved it and I wanted to tell everyone about sea-buckthorn," says the Beachwood resident. "I truly believe that in 10 years it will be everywhere -- it's the acai of the 2010s."

Putting her money where her mouth -- or her skin -- is, Klus launched Swell Skin into the crowded all-natural skin-care market last year.

"I didn't want an enormous line of products, I wanted to create only what you really need, keep it simple," she says.

Tracy Boulian, The PDKelli Klus launched Swell Skin into the crowded all-natural skin-care market last year.

And simple the two-product line is. Klus says a chunky bar of soap ($25) and a small vial of oil ($17) are all one needs for beautiful skin. "As a culture, we moisturize way too much. Our skin is meant to produce oil. And by slathering it in cream all the time, we're signaling our body to produce less."

Klus echoes many all-natural companies with that sentiment. Perhaps the most famous of the all-natural, homeopathic-friendly lines is Dr. Hauschka Skin Care, which has several products that tout sea-buckthorn oil.

"While you sleep, your skin is actually hard at work regenerating itself, balancing oil production and expelling impurities. Regular application of night creams interferes with these essential tasks, and over time skin becomes less able to care for itself," author Susan West Kurtz writes in the book "Awakening Beauty the Dr. Hauschka Way" (Clarkson Potter, 2006). "Covering the skin with moisturizer 24 hours a day sends a signal to sebaceous glands to cut down on moisture production, resulting in even drier skin that becomes dependent on moisturizing products just to appear normal."

Klus found suppliers online to manufacture her products, and designed the product packaging herself. Right now, most of her sales are coming from her Web site, but she is interested in getting the product into retail stores.

Klus, 46, has the glowing complexion of a woman 15 years younger. The mother of two teenagers and an 11-year-old, she attributes her enviable skin (and figure!) to a firm commitment to healthy living as well as the use of her products. She eats a bag of spinach a day -- "any vegetable with intense color is amazing for you" -- and lots of salmon rich in omega 3 fatty acids.

"I believe with all my heart that there is an alternative to prescription drugs," she says fervently. "If people would just try more natural remedies -- and pay more attention to nutrition -- we might not have this health care mess we're in."

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Arsenal and Barcelona share passing philosophy but grit ... - The Guardian

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Much responsibility may fall on Alex Song's shoulders should he be deployed as Arsenal's defensive midfielder. Photograph: Tom Jenkins

"Let's all do a Wenger," the St Andrew's crowd chanted before throwing their hands in the air. Exasperation can look like the Arsenal manager's default setting. The aftermath of Saturday's 1-1 draw was predictable as Arsène Wenger made many complaints. Critics respond by protesting that the Frenchman feels he has some right to determine how the opposition should play. At the Emirates tonight Wenger has refined visitors, although he can scarcely be delighted to take on men who not only share his values but do so to greater effect.

Barcelona are more of a rapier than a measuring stick. Nonetheless, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final will be revealing about the development of Arsenal. In January, the Aston Villa manager, Martin O'Neill, imagined precisely this occasion after becoming exasperated by Wenger's comments on his side's supposedly direct style. "If they lose to Barcelona, Barcelona will be considered a long-ball team," the Northern Irishman said scornfully.

O'Neill was at pains then to declare his admiration for Pep Guardiola's side while insisting that Arsenal do not live up to Wenger's rhetoric.

"What he wants to do," said the Villa manager, "is try and point out to everyone who is under his spell that Arsenal are the only delightful team around. You are trying to get an excuse ready if you cannot compete with Manchester United and Chelsea. That is the point. The fact is they probably are able to compete, because they have enough physical players in their side to cope."

Wenger himself is too wise to delude himself that the squad have simply been kicked out of contention. He, above all, knows the balance struck between vigour and technique that prevented Arsenal from falling to defeat in the 2003-04 league campaign. If he gets overwrought and slips into exaggeration there still should be appreciation of his continuing enterprise.

It ought, after all, to be absurd that we should picture Arsenal among the elite. While the cost of the Emirates is being paid off, Wenger works within the sort of transfer budget that some of his peers would see as cause to set mere respectability in the Premier League as the target.

Instead, he goes on putting himself through torment while occasionally making outsiders wince at his special pleading no matter what wrongs or lapses have occurred.

Considering the financial context, Arsenal are remarkable even now. Their quality is taken for granted to such an extent that a 6-2 aggregate defeat of Porto, who appeared to have a sound squad, did not excite much notice in the last 16 of the Champions League.

An encounter with Barcelona, however, is a different matter. Arsenal, despite seeing their goalkeeper Jens Lehmann sent off after 18 minutes, led these adversaries in the 2006 final in Paris before being beaten 2-1.

Barcelona, who are again the holders, have improved since then and one of the few obvious weaknesses must now lie in the fatigue that comes while chasing success on several fronts for club and, in some cases, country.

It would be folly to ignore the hardiness in Guardiola's ranks. The manager achieved a gritty win at Mallorca on Saturday. Lionel Messi was not brought off the bench until the 49th minute when he took over from Andrés Iniesta, who is ruled out of tonight's match with a hamstring injury.

The victory did not come through ravishing football. Instead the goal arrived when Zlatan Ibrahimovic thrashed the ball high into the net from close range following a corner kick.

There was nothing whatsoever elegant about it. The Swede, in fact, is precisely the man to score ugly. Criticisms of him abound and the deal that took him from Internazionale was outrageously expensive, but whatever he lacks in mobility is offset by power, height, technique and a predatory instinct.

The pursuit of Ibrahimovic was further proof that Guardiola wishes the polish of Barcelona to be accompanied by heft. While the side safeguard themselves by retaining the ball, they are efficient when making challenges in midfield as well as defence.

Arsenal share some of the smoothness of these visitors, but it may be the grit that counts. There are five clubs in the Premier League at present with a better defensive record than Wenger's side.

Injury to a centre-back such as William Gallas has had its bearing on that, but Arsenal, in general, are too little of a hindrance to opponents. Alex Song has been a leading performer and he will need to make himself an obstacle when Barcelona have the ball if he is in action as a defensive midfielder. Wenger's team cannot afford to be too expansive against rivals who are an upgraded version of themselves.

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BusinessWire - There was no shortage of creativity at the Art Directors Club of Denver's 6th Annual Paper Fashion Show last night at Mile High Station. With more than 40 designs showcased, the competition was fierce. However, only one team could take the cake on the runway. The Museum of Outdoor Arts led by creative director Lonnie Hanzon took first place this year at the paper fashion show with a design inspired by ferns, flowers, wrought iron scrolls and wood branches.

In true competitive style, the panel of judges critiqued the fashions in several areas and assigned scores, based on originality or the "wow" factor, creative complexity and overall presentation. New this year, the audience had a chance to vote, too. The audience picked their favorite fashion of the night, which was Philosophy Communication/Section 45's design "Tribute".

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The second place winner was the CSK Group: Haute off the Press, third place was a tie between Genfem's design "Frank" and Team Blue.

"Every year, it becomes more and more difficult imagining anyone being able to top these spectacular dresses. But, the inspiration and creativity of the designers always shines through. I'm already excited for next year!" said Jay Roth, president of the Art Directors Club of Denver.

The 6th Annual Paper Fashion Show brought in more than 800 attendees, more than double last year's attendance. With proceeds from the show going to the Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, ADCD is already looking forward to next year's show.

To obtain visuals or b-roll from the show, please contact Philosophy Communication at 303.394.2366 or info@philosophycommunication.com.

About the Art Directors Club of Denver: ADCD is a local 501(c)(3) compliant, non-profit, multi-disciplinary creative organization focused on strengthening the creative community through education, workshops, informative events, and annual design competitions. ADCD's goal is to foster collaboration and inspiration among existing creatives, elevate local talent and resources, and empower the next generation of creative professionals.

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What's changed, he said, is how the Phils go about conducting their draft.

"About eight years ago, we decided when we evaluated players that instead of having two boards with high school and college pitchers together and high school and college position players together, we decided we'd have four boards," Wolever said.

So now the Phillies have separate boards for high school pitchers, college pitchers, high school position players, and college position players.

"By doing that, it has given me more options when we sit there on draft day," Wolever said. "I can look at the board and say, 'The ceiling of this high school kid looks like it has a chance to be more than this college guy that we're picking in a comparable round.' "

A player with a higher ceiling is a kid who may be inexperienced but has a great deal of potential, as opposed to an older player who may be more polished but also may already be as good as he'll ever get.

In recent years, the Phillies have been exceptionally successful at picking high-ceiling high school pitchers in the first round. In addition to Brett Myers in 1999 and Cole Hamels in 2002, they used first-round picks on Gavin Floyd in 2001 and Kyle Drabek in 2006.

Floyd, after a shaky start as a pro, has emerged as a solid big-league starter for the Chicago White Sox and Drabek was a good enough prospect to become the centerpiece in the trade package that the Phillies sent to Toronto to get staff ace Roy Halladay.

Wolever said that because the Phillies have had such low draft position recently, they have been more inclined to go with a high-ceiling high school kid than a polished college player who may be peaking. Another benefit of selecting high school kids is that they are developed in the Phillies' minor-league system rather than by college coaching staffs.

"No doubt," Wolever said. "My belief is . . . our development group is outstanding. Gorman Heimueller has been here a long time and he is one of the best at developing pitchers."

Heimueller is the Phillies' minor-league pitching coordinator.

"I feel like it's good if we can get them here and monitor their innings and don't let them get into habits we have to break if they go to a college program," Wolever said. "We won't have abused arms, because we really monitor what they do. I feel the same way about the way we teach hitting."

Wolever said he has seen college players regress after high school because of the way they are taught.

The Phillies scouting director cited outfield prospect Michael Taylor - who was sent to Toronto as part of the Halladay trade and immediately shipped from the Blue Jays to Oakland - as an example of a career damaged by college baseball. Taylor played on the same Florida high school team as Kansas City star pitcher Zach Greinke and Wolever became familiar with Taylor while scouting Greinke.

"He was a big kid, loose and easy with a great swing who had a chance to be a big power guy," Wolever said of Taylor. "When he went to [Stanford], part of that game was taken away from him. He went to Stanford and he regressed - he got slower, he got stiffer. We all felt like his swing went backward and regressed. It wasn't a fit for him."

The Phillies still took Taylor in the fifth round because Wolever recalled what he looked like in high school.

Wolever said the Phillies have also put greater emphasis of makeup and character in the last few years.

"I think without good makeup and character a guy doesn't really have a chance to achieve what he should be," Wolever said. "We really spend a lot of time on that. I think we're only as good as our area supervisors and I trust them completely. A lot of us have been together a long time and we spend a lot of time in [the players'] homes. We visit the kids and go and ask a lot of questions."

The Phillies, like all teams, administer psychological tests to players they may draft. The tests are conducted by Rick Joneson, a psychiatrist from Carroll, Iowa.

"It takes about 30 minutes and it gives a pretty accurate read on things such as how they will handle failure and those types of things," Wolever said. "We started using his testing about four years ago."

Considering the Phillies have won a World Series, back-to-back National League pennants and three straight N.L. East titles, the team obviously found a way to get better at obtaining the things they were looking for from drafted players.

If you look at the 13 years before Wolever and former Phillies assistant general manager Mike Arbuckle arrived in Philadelphia, the list of draft picks is mostly laughable. The Phillies had four players who became all-stars (Darren Daulton, Mickey Morandini, Mike Lieberthal, and Tyler Green) and zero became superstars.

And when you scan the list of first-round picks from that era - John Russell, Ricky Jordan, Pete Smith, Trey McCall, Brad Brink, Pat Combs, Jeff Jackson, and Chad McConnell are in the group - and it's easy to see why the Phillies fell off the map as a viable entertainment option in Philadelphia.

"When Mike and I got here, I thought we had a lot of nice polished college players that really had no ceiling - and we didn't have any international program," Wolever said. "I'm always a big believer in expanding the pool, whether it's internationally or whatever."

The Phillies' international program, directed by supervisor Sal Agostinelli, has since been built from nothing to a strong force that is responsible for the contributions of catcher Carlos Ruiz, who was signed out of Panama for the paltry sum of $8,000 in 1998.

It's the draft, however, where the Phillies have found superstars and lively young pitching arms that have helped them average 91 wins the last three seasons.

"Starting with the 1993 draft, we wanted to achieve a balance of picks," Arbuckle said by phone from Arizona, where he now works for the Kansas City Royals. "We wanted some high-ceiling high school guys mixed in with some safer college guys."

Since then, the Phillies have watched two college position players, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, and one high school shortstop, Jimmy Rollins, develop into superstars. At the same time, high-ceiling high school pitchers such as Myers and Hamels became part of a starting rotation that was good enough to win the World Series two years ago.

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In football management, the good have tended to start young. Sir Alex Ferguson won his first Scottish Premier League with Aberdeen in 1980 when he was just 39; Giovanni Trapattoni won his first Scudetto with Juventus aged 38, while Arsene Wenger was also 38 when, in 1988, he led Monaco to the French title.

After winning the Champions League last May, Barcelona coach Josep Pep' Guardiola also joined that list. Last season, he steered the club that he once captained to the Spanish League title, aged 38. But before he turned 39, Guardiola had also lifted the Spanish Cup, the Champions League, the Spanish Supercup, the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup.

Ferguson had been managing for six seasons, though, before claiming his first prize, Trappatoni for five and Arsenal's French genius had seven seasons of experience under his belt prior to upsetting the French applecart with Monaco.

Guardiola had been coaching for precisely 12 months when he took over a wounded, torpid and apparently spent Barca squad and turned everything on its head.

Whether it was the remarkable drama of their Champions League semi-final win at Stamford Bridge last season, the scintillating 6-2 destruction of Real Madrid at the Bernabeu or the fact that by last month Guardiola's team had played 100 matches, won 71, lost only 10 and scored 242 times, the world fell in love with what this young man has achieved.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic told me that he left Inter and moved to Spain because: "Barca produces football which the world will love to play in 2015 and 2020 — they show the future."

Now, ahead of Wednesday's enormously important and attractive Champions League quarter-final at Emirates Stadium, the eulogies are still flying at this elegant, articulate but hugely driven man.

At the weekend, Wenger was part of a jury, which included Ottmar Hitzfeld, Vicente del Bosque, Didier Deschamps and Marcello Lippi for the Journal de Dimanche Coach of the Year' award and Guardiola won it hands down.

"Winning all six trophies he played for in his first season was incredible but they included both the Champions League and the World Club trophy which few coaches manage to bring to their CV," said Lippi. "But above all, he's created a system of play which is both effective and spectacular."

Guardiola has had to work hard for his achievements. The saturnine Catalan puts in the same level of preparation for every match as Jose Mourinho, who boasted of watching Inter Milan's first-leg win over Chelsea seven times.

Guardiola is elegant, well-dressed and versed in poetry, politics, philosophy and fashion, while his wife, Cristina, is the daughter of a clothing and fashion scion in the Catalan capital.

Indeed, Cristina is so long-suffering that the first negotiations for him to become Barca coach in May 2008 began a couple of hours after she had given birth to their third daughter, Valentina.

As the doting parents were beaming down at the gurgling youngster, a knock came at the door of the hospital room and Barca president Joan Laporta interupted the celebrations.

Home is very much in Barcelona, yet Guardiola had talks with Paul Jewell at Wigan, met Sir Alex Ferguson and mulled over a move to Old Trafford and even trained with Manchester City before opting to play on at Brescia after his six League titles and two European trophies as one of Barca's great midfielders before returning to take charge of the team.

It is easy to understand why he was so much in demand on hearing his philosophy on the game.

"Since I took the job our play has been marked by brave, attacking football," said Guardiola.

"Sometimes we've been bold and, occasionally, I think we've played audaciously.

"It's a philosophy of football. Win or lose I want us to show who we are and what kind of football we believe in. I want my team to go out and be themselves.

"Those of us lucky enough to work at this level in our profession must never forget that it's only a sport.

"We live in a world where everything is spiraling in cost and many people need to make a big sacrifice in order to go and watch a game of football.

"So for me it all makes sense, the effort, the work the planning the concentration and the discipline if you do it for the people. The manner in which we play is a demonstration of the respect we have for the people who pay for a ticket or pay money to watch matches on television."

The Pep philosophy is all about hard work, excellence, hunger to be the best and dressing well while you do it. He is steely, too. Ronaldinho and Deco were both kicked out when it became clear to Guardiola that they had little to contribute.

Striker Samuel Eto'o, first-goal hero of that victory over Manchester United in Rome, was also shown the door.

Recent criticism from the agents of Yaya Toure and Zlatan Ibrahimovic over the amount of game time their clients were receiving were met with curt response. "Keep your agents under control," he told both players.

Guardiola's second season in charge has not been as trailblazing as his first, partly because of injuries to players, while his side now play a slower passing game now that Eto'o is gone to accommodate Ibrahimovic's style. There is also the internal feuding that accompanies any Spanish presidential election — Laporta will be replaced at the Nou Camp at this summer's elections.

Any thoughts that this, along with Andres Iniesta's absence, will help Arsenal's cause should be short-lived.

Barca are still neck and neck with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga and Guardiola's record against the Gunners is a good one. He was captain in both group games in 1999 — a 1-1 draw in Barcelona and a 4-2 win at Wembley, which was their first defeat of an English club in England for 39 years. His record against Wenger also includes 1-0 and 2-0 defeats of Monaco in the 1993 Champions League.

But for all the tributes, praise and admiration just like Messrs Ferguson, Wenger, Lippi and Trappatoni, Guardiola is a winner.

Fantasy football will be a by-product at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Winning comes first — no quarter asked or given.

Add your view

Come on Barca!!

- Kev, London N1

As much as I want Arsenal to beat 'em. It just doesn't look likely that they will

- Tony C, London

He might be some sorta deity to you but this Barca team remains very beatable more so by this Arsenal team. Over the weekend Real Mallorca needed to be slightly bolder - i saw enough to see lots of vulnerabilities in this Barca team.

- Hikidun, London,UK

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Two sons: Jackson, 7, and Trey, 5. The family lives in Clayton. Aaron grew up in Springfield, Va., outside of Washington. His parents are Richard and Anita Perlut. Richard is an engineer with the U.S. Department of Defense; Anita is an interior decorator. Aaron has a younger brother, Noah, 35, who is a professor at the University of New England in Portland, Maine.</b></p><p> <b>Education — Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va., B.A. in journalism, 1993.</b></p><p> <b>What brought you to St. Louis? — I was recruited by Fleishman-Hillard.</b></p> <p><br /><b>When was that? — August 2005.</b></p><p> <b>What did you do at Fleishman and when did you leave? — I was a vice president and I left on Jan. 1, 2009.</b></p><p> <b>Why? — I wanted to start my own business and head in a different direction than what was being done at Fleishman. I also realized I was not cut out for corporate PR.</b></p><p> <b>What had you done before you went to work for Fleishman? — All my life, I wanted to be a sportscaster. Basically, growing up I wanted to be the late Glenn Brenner, who was a TV sportscaster in D.C. I spent two years as a sports producer with the CBS affiliate in Richmond (WTVR) and then one summer I interned with Brenner. I decided TV was not a good fit for me.</b></p><p> <b>Why were you so interested in sports? — I love sports. I played football and basketball in high school.</b> </p> <p> <b>What did you do after you gave up the TV idea? — I did a lot of internships. I interned with the Atlanta Braves Triple-A team doing marketing and PR; I was a Capitol Hill congressional intern; a Fleishman intern in Washington; and an intern at my fraternity's (Pi Kappa Phi) headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.</b></p><p> <b>Where did you land? — I had the journalism background and good writing skills so I figured PR might be a good track for me. I got a PR job in Miami and then went to work for a regional energy company doing PR. Before coming to St. Louis, I was working for Progress Energy Co. in St. Petersburg, Fla.</b></p><p> <b>How would you describe Elasticity? — We describe ourselves as a digital word-of-mouth marketing agency that focuses on the triangulation of social media, blogger outreach and traditional media relations. </b></p><p> <b>What is your goal in doing nontraditional marketing and PR? — One of our goals is to bring an element of humor into the way companies try to reach target audiences. An example of this is the American Mustache Institute.</b></p><p> <b>What is the American Mustache Institute? — A seemingly ridiculous institution that is dedicated to the growth and preservation of the mustache.</b></p><p> <b>What's the point? — We can look at the institute to see the triangulation of traditional media, social media and the blogosphere. The institute has wound up in all three spheres in a variety of ways. We also raise money through the AMI for Challenger Baseball, which is a baseball league for kids with disabilities.</b></p><p> <b>Who are some of your clients? — Charter, Capitol One, Anheuser-Busch, Monsanto, Quicken.</b></p><p> <b>Who are the other managing partners of Elasticity? — Former colleagues of mine from Fleishman — Brian Cross, the former director of Fleishman's digital group, and Dan Callahan, a former vice president. Our parent company is Osborn & Barr Communications.</b></p><p> <b>What are your goals for Elasticity? — Ideally, we would like to become known for creating these very unique programs that help companies connect with their target consumers. We do not believe that PR has to be dull or boring.</b></p><p> <b>What do you do when you're not dreaming up tongue-in-cheek organizations like the American Mustache Institute? — I love to see live music at places like the Pageant. I'm a big fan of groups like the Black Crowes. We also like movies a lot — my all-time favorite is "Anchorman," and the best movie I saw recently was "Avatar." I also spend a lot of time with my kids.</b></p><p> <b>What was the last, best book you read? — Ozzy Osbourne's autobiography. I'm still reading it. </b></p><p> <b>What do you drive? — A Dodge Ram pickup truck — gray, 2009.</b><br /></p></div></div><p><em><a href="http://fivefilters.org">Five Filters</a> featured article: <a href="http://medialens.org/alerts/09/091216_chilcot_inquiry_the.php">Chilcot Inquiry</a>. 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Is the former player-hero turned saviour the curse of the eternally gullible club?</p> <p>Is it best, for that matter, to commence the season with attractive verve and then fall apart? Or should you just fall apart from the start, bit by miserable bit?</p> <p>Finally, for a bonus point, try this: is "expansive" football impossible in the grubby slog of the SPL, or is the very suggestion, as someone said, only an excuse?</p> <p>We speak, of course, of two managers with things in common. Tony Mowbray and John Hughes share that Hibs  pedigree, of course. Both men also possess what lofty souls term "a philosophy". And both have a talent for bafflement unknown to Socrates.</p> <p>There are differences. Hughes is still in a job, for one thing, either because the Hibs board believes in giving a coach time, or because smelling salts are called for whenever a pay-off is mentioned.</p> <p>Equally, there was never the slightest pressure on Mr Talkative to take the title, even from the "worst Rangers side in living memory".</p> <p>That was Mowbray's unique challenge, the context in which even a squad under construction was to be judged, and one which he fluffed up, royally.</p> <p>Hughes, in contrast, was receiving all sorts of plaudits for his recruitment policy until the wheels came off. Those exciting young men got off lightly, indeed, in merely losing to Hearts. In giving Ross County an early Christmas – and in extending a farce into its 108th sell-out year – they exhausted excuses.</p> <p>The Hibs coach says he can't explain what has gone wrong. Now he wants wagons circled – is that 4-4-2? – and a siege mentality. Perhaps he should remember instead that it is easier for youthful talents to enjoy a full social life in Edinburgh than in Glasgow. For now, our John is stumped.</p> <p>Mowbray, on the other hand, never liked to admit that he was in search of a clue. He fell into the habit of praising "performances" that were actually pointless rather than admit that he had selected a bunch of no-marks. Nor would he address a simply inquiry: how bad did Rangers have to be?</p> <p>Mowbray's hiring policy has been pulled apart often enough. We forget, though, that he himself was hired, in part, precisely because he was thought to have an eye for the sort of player you can buy cheap and sell dear. That hope ended with the emergency acquisition, for English Premier League money, of Robbie Keane.</p> <p>Yet bear another difference between two managers – or rather two boards – in mind. At Hibs, the habit is to hire someone who is young (therefore inexpensive) but shows promise. If they flourish, they move on. But established talent is far beyond the means of Easter Road.</p> <p>Parkhead has a very different agenda. The coach needn't be top class to begin with, but must be proven. The tradition began with Jock Stein and continued, with some spectacular blips, through to Martin O'Neill and – whatever the fans thought – Gordon Strachan. Where was Mowbray in the line of succession?</p> <p>A confession: when he got the job, I wrote in these pages that he might be ideal for Celtic. We can talk about my finest hour another time. I was basing an opinion on what I knew about Mowbray at Easter Road, and forgetting a couple of non-trivial things.</p> <p>Europe, for one. Five years ago, Mowbray took Hibs to third in the SPL – the summit, most decades – and to a Uefa Cup place. The upshot? Dnipro and a 5-1 first-round defeat. Compare, but don't contrast, his European record with Celtic.</p> <p>Then our man moves on, as they always do. This time the lucky club is West Brom. First, he takes them to the Championship play-offs, then to the FA Cup semi-finals, then to the Premier League. Some people admire expansive football; other people predict relegation. Other people are right.</p> <p>Yet Celtic chose to hire Mowbray on that basis. Forget the relative poverty of West Brom in the higher reaches of English football. Mowbray had shown himself, as a matter of record, to be no better than a Championship manager. And this was good enough, it appears, for Parkhead.</p> <p>Perhaps it was, and is. Perhaps that's the real story. Celtic can neither attract nor afford the very best coaches, least of all the sort who would want to spend money on the handful of top players liable to give the SPL a second glance. Yet that truth does not explain everything.</p> <p>Even with a ramshackle squad and incoherent thinking, Mowbray should still have got the better of the other lot, the ones who truly matter.</p> <p>Had the roles been reversed, had Rangers found themselves in Celtic's current position, no-one would have been astonished. Mowbray "needed time"? This was the time.</p> <p>Hughes, in contrast, has only an old Hibs problem to deal with. Yet again, there is a bunch of young men who relish the good times (in every sense) and can't cope with the hangover when the party turns sour.</p> </div></div><p><em><a href="http://fivefilters.org">Five Filters</a> featured article: <a href="http://medialens.org/alerts/09/091216_chilcot_inquiry_the.php">Chilcot Inquiry</a>. Available tools: <a href="http://fivefilters.org/pdf-newspaper/">PDF Newspaper</a>, <a href="http://fivefilters.org/content-only/">Full Text RSS</a>, <a href="http://fivefilters.org/term-extraction/">Term Extraction</a>.</em></p></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4em;"> <p style="margin:1em 0 3px 0;"> <a name="3" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;" href="http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100328/NEWS/100329782/-1/RSS">Eagle County jail is a facility with a philosophy - Vail Daily News</a> </p> <p style="font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:9px 0 3px 0;font-family:Georgia,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-Serif;line-height:140%;font-size:13px;"> <span>Posted:</span> 27 Mar 2010 11:15 PM PDT</p> <div style="margin:0;font-family:Georgia,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-Serif;line-height:140%;font-size:13px;color:#FFFFFF;"><div><div class="articleparagraph" readability="49"> <h2></h2> County jails serve a transient clientele, holding prisoners for a short time until either the penalty for minor crimes is paid or the court system sends those convicted of major offenses into the state prison system. <p>Kaufman stresses that it is not the law officers' job to delve out justice. Courts handle that task.</p><p>"Once the arresting officer comes through the door with a prisoner, they are ours. We need them to behave, get through the booking process and live with us," he says. </p><p>When prisoners first come into the jail, they are classified based on the incident that landed them in the detention facility and on their criminal history. Violent criminals go to the traditional cell section of the jail, and do not have the option of entering the direct supervision pod. Once in the jail, it is the inmate's behavior that determines whether he can live in the relative freedom of the direct supervision facility.</p><p>The jail administrator estimates that about 95 percent of the people who end up in the Eagle County jail are not violent by nature.</p><p>"Most people come in here high (on drugs) or drunk. If they are in here long enough and sober up, they become somewhat sociable human beings … so why not threat them like one?" Kaufman says.</p><p>The rules and expectations for the direct supervision inmates are clearly spelled out and posted on the walls. The prisoners are responsible for cleaning the pod three times a day. They must be respectful of one another, and of the jailer who "lives" with them during his work shift.</p><p> They are encouraged to participate in life skills classes and programs such as English language classes and Alcoholics Anonymous. They can also gain some credit by participating in "restorative justice" programs that help criminals understand the true impacts of their crimes.</p><p>Good behavior is rewarded, perhaps with a movie played on the big screen television, use of the Wii, a phone call or the opening of the commissary.</p><p>There is zero tolerance for violation of the rules. On a recent afternoon, one inmate who had attempted to stare down a detentions officer was immediately remanded back to a jail cell.</p><p>Although there are five detentions officers on duty during any shift at the jail, only one stays in the room with the prisoners, talking with them, answering questions and building rapport. That is one of the reasons there are no individual cells with walls and doors.</p><p>"If you can't see them, you don't know the culture of the jail. We want to see the officers in the pods, talking to inmates," says Kaufman.</p><p>"The idea is to develop a rapport," explains Toby Baldwin the officer on duty in the pod on a recent afternoon. "The inmates see you as a person, not just an authority figure." </p><p>That relationship means a safer working situation for the officers and the inmates, and fewer lawsuits, adds Kaufman. There are fewer inmate fights or officer assaults. </p><p>"I don't like the other (cell) jail. This is better," said one orange-clad inmate, who had another 10 days of a jail sentence to serve. He had no problem with completing the assigned chores.</p><p>Another inmate, who said he had served time in several jails, was moved to the pod after exhibiting good behavior on the cell side of the jail. </p><p>"You just keep your nose clean, and do what you're told. I'm serving my time quietly, and peacefully, and getting along," he said, "… you don't get to play Wii on the other side."</p><p>The relationships built inside the jail, can create the kind of trust that ends up helping out officers on the road. <br /></p></div></div><p><em><a href="http://fivefilters.org">Five Filters</a> featured article: <a href="http://medialens.org/alerts/09/091216_chilcot_inquiry_the.php">Chilcot Inquiry</a>. 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“Katharine McPhee's Birthday Philosophy: Skip the Gym! - People” plus 3 more

2010-03-27T12:02:00.001-07:00

“Katharine McPhee's Birthday Philosophy: Skip the Gym! - People” plus 3 more

Katharine McPhee's Birthday Philosophy: Skip the Gym! - People
New David Douglas superintendent Don Grotting says his ... - Oregonian
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Katharine McPhee's Birthday Philosophy: Skip the Gym! - People

Posted: 27 Mar 2010 06:54 AM PDT

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Katharine McPhee decided to give herself a break for her 26th birthday.

"My trainer texted me to come to the gym and do weights today," she tells PEOPLE. "But I just laughed. 'Haha, very funny. I ain't coming to the gym on my birthday!'"

McPhee wanted – and got – the mellow day she had hoped for. "I'm more of a homebody," she says. "I'm not one to make a big deal about birthdays."

So after sleeping in till 10 a.m., she decorated Easter eggs over lunch at the Pepsi Refresh cafe (which raised money for her favorite charity, Feeding America), where she enjoyed a chocolate cake. Then she visited her voice teacher and dug into a plate of Gorgonzola gnocchi for dinner with husband Nick Cokas and her mom at her favorite local Italian restaurant, L.A.'s Panzenella.

Last stop of the day: British jazz-pop artist Jamie Cullum's show at the Wiltern Theater in L.A., where a mutual friend introduced McPhee to fellow concertgoer Clint Eastwood.

"I kept my composure," she says. "I really enjoyed the show, and meeting Clint was a plus."

The gifts weren't too shabby either. While Mom got her two crystal chandeliers, her husband of two years followed up on an early present – a custom-made pave diamond initial necklace – with something more practical: gym clothes.

"He is so funny," she says. "I am the worst-dressed person at my gym. I always look like I'm in my pajamas, so he got me a bunch of proper gym clothes."

McPhee, whose sophomore album Unbroken was released in January, says so far 26 "feels great."

"I've had some years where I've woken up and I'm like, 'I'm so old,' and I'm not. People thinking 22 is old is unfortunately part of growing up in Hollywood," she says. "I'm not concerned with the number. I don't feel any different."

Next up for American Idol's season 5 runner-up, who starred in The House Bunny and recently guest-starred on NBC's Community: The network's new comedy pilot The Pink House, where she'll play a girl-next-door pharmaceutical rep.

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New David Douglas superintendent Don Grotting says his ... - Oregonian

Posted: 27 Mar 2010 06:04 AM PDT

By Kimberly Melton, The Oregonian

March 27, 2010, 6:08AM

Don Grotting
Don Grotting is moving west, leaving the eastern edge of Oregon to become superintendent of the David Douglas School District on July 1. For the past 10 years, Grotting has led the 1,200-student Nyssa district.

Grotting hasn't traveled the typical road of most education leaders. After graduating from Coquille High School, Grotting entered the military and spent three years in Germany before returning to work for the Georgia-Pacific plywood plant in Coquille. After 13 years, the plant closed, and Grotting, then 33, debated what he wanted to do next.

Encouraged by friends and having worked as a coach, Grotting decided to return to school to become a teacher. He jokes that he and his eldest son, Josh, often did trigonometry and other homework together. Grotting received his bachelor's degree in three years from Linfield College and took his first teaching job in Powers. From there, Grotting's rise to administration was swift. While teaching, he worked on his master's degree, spending summers at Portland State University. After two years teaching, he became the superintendent in Powers, where he stayed for six years before moving to Nyssa.

Age: 53

Family: Wife, Lisa; sons, Josh, 33, and Conner, 18; daughters, Kim, 30, and Kennedy, 12

Education: Undergraduate degree in elementary education from Linfield College; master's degree in education from Portland State University

Hobbies: Watching kids participate in athletics, coaching, fishing, buying and selling classic cars

Gold star: In 2005, Nyssa became the first school district in Oregon presented with a Closing the Achievement Gap Award by the Oregon Department of Education. About 60 percent of Nyssa's students are Latino, and nearly 70 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. But those students' successes come close to mirroring those of their white counterparts. In 2008-09, more than 70 percent of low-income students met state benchmarks in reading and math.

Grotting recently fielded questions about his experiences in Nyssa, his education philosophy and his decision to come to David Douglas. His responses have been edited for brevity and clarity.

Nyssa has gained state and national recognition for the success that you've had serving students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. What's been the key to doing that?

Other than being in the service, where I was able to experience a lot of diversity, I had never really been exposed to that until I came to Nyssa. But I had firsthand experiences with poverty. I grew up in a poor family -- six kids -- and we did not have indoor plumbing until I was a sophomore in high school. Part of it is being able to recognize that a lot of these students come to us with a lot of different issues especially if they're coming from poverty. Giving these kids skills to succeed is really important to me.

We're 60 percent Hispanic, and it's been an absolutely great experience for me. Regardless of race, socioeconomic status, I believe that every child has an unlimited capacity to learn. I believed it when I went to Nyssa. Once that belief is carried out through the staff, it resonated with students, who started achieving and going beyond what people expected of them.

I have a philosophy -- no excuses. There may be barriers as to why certain populations don't achieve. But we don't make excuses because of one's socioeconomic status or race.

Why did you choose to come to David Douglas? What do you aim to bring to the district from your experiences in Nyssa?

I have had multiple opportunities to go to many districts, but I had a loyalty here. I believe a superintendent needs to stay six or seven years just to see some of the things put in place will be sustained and not short-lived.

But I think it was time to get back west. My son and daughter-in-law teach in Sutherlin. I have a daughter in Hood River and a son going to the University of Oregon. There were several districts open in the Willamette Valley. We visited David Douglas, talked to employees and called past administrators and teachers. I decided to put in my application. I was interviewing them as much as they were interviewing me.

The board was very upfront with me with what some of the challenges were and the direction they would like to head. They want that connection with all aspects and parts of the community so they do feel they are connected to David Douglas.

The pressure's on me.

How have you been able to take the idea of believing in students and transform that into action and achievement growth in the classroom?

I have lots of people come from all over Oregon to find out what our silver bullet is. The silver bullet is believing in kids and doing the best you can with the resources that you have. That's the silver bullet if you can get that belief system throughout the community, throughout the staff. Once that's there, kids feel connected and they do absolutely amazing.

I'm not saying that education strategies don't help break down some of the barriers. It is pretty amazing what we're expected to do.

In Nyssa, 40 percent of kindergarten kids come in not speaking English. We do not have a dual language program. But, when I walk in towards the end of the year and kids are reading in English, I'm amazed at the work the staff does. The strategies are important. We double-dose kids with reading and sometimes math. But none of those strategies would work if the kids didn't have the belief system that we care about them.

A lot of people talk a good game. But the accountability is to look at the test scores and how kids feel through formal and informal assessments. If it's not really happening, it's not going to show up in the scores.

-- Kimberly Melton

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Breakfast with Socrates - The Christian Science Monitor

Posted: 27 Mar 2010 07:30 AM PDT

Is the unexamined life worth living?

It is Socrates who first declared, "No, it isn't." And after reading Robert Rowland Smith's new book Breakfast With Socrates: An Extraordinary (Philosophical) Journey Through Your Ordinary Day, you might just agree.

Smith moves from commuting to running errands to working out in the gym – all the commonplace mile markers in a typical day – and then proceeds to unwrap the philosophical implications of our most ordinary activities.

For many readers, the mere mention of philosophy might seem cause enough to hit the snooze button. But that's why Smith, an Oxford don turned management consultant, wrote this book – to counter the tendency of too many philosophers to keep "big ideas aloft rather than grounding them in everyday experience."

As we travel through a typical day with Smith, we hear from Thomas Hobbes (who would have applauded the stoplight) to Machiavelli (who explains why parties are about politics and not friendships) to John Stuart Mill (who, "If playing hooky had a patron saint ... might justly be canonized"). But it's not just names from your basic Philosophy 101 course. Interspersed between Mill and Aristotle, we find George Costanza from "Seinfeld." And we're just as likely to discover lines from "The Godfather" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" as to discuss the pages of "The Joy of Sex." Smith knows no bounds in his pop culture references and succeeds in keeping us on our toes.

But what makes Smith's book genius isn't just the ability to lay out an interesting, eloquent, and relevant piece of work – which he admittedly does. No, the kicker for "Breakfast with Socrates" is that it's just plain funny.

Smith has humor in spades: he uses the song "It's My Party (And I'll Cry If I Want To)" to describe the politics of friendships, explains how watching TV might just prove "how smart you are," compares fictional characters to Schrodinger's famous cat, and likens commuters traveling to work to brutal savages stopped by the one thing calling them to order – a red light. (The authority of which is more powerful than that of a traffic cop who, Smith explains, is "only one of us, after all.")

The humor does not dumb down the philosophy Smith interjects. While it's obvious we will not leave the reading of Smith's book with a thorough understanding of Karl Marx's most fundamental beliefs, we still leave knowing a bit more, becoming more aware of our surroundings, and thinking twice about many of the things that have become second nature to us.

If humor is the best part of Smith's book – and it might just be – then eloquence and neutrality tie for second place. It's rare to see so many competing ideas on the same page, not just for the sake of summary, but in order to make a point. Smith completely wins us over to one way of thinking – and then turns us on our heads and makes us see things in a completely different light.

It's a tribute to Smith's own purpose for writing the book – to get us to think – that it's impossible to pin down what he himself is thinking. His ability to convince us of the validity of two polar opposites without injecting his own beliefs is commendable. Many controversial topics play out in his book – socialism, idealism, religion, the ethics of food – but we never feel as if we are being chastised. In this way, Smith gains our trust.

As Smith sifts through the 18 chapters of our day, we gain a bit of distance from ourselves and are better able to understand how we operate. As the day, and the book draw to a close, it's hard not to regret that Smith's moments of introspection are over. We are now left to our own devices.

But not to worry, says Smith. He assures us, his readers, that, we will file his book away, "both literally," on our bookshelves, and also "metaphorically, in the possibly more chaotic library" of our minds, where it will mix and mingle with everything else we know and become just one more lens through which we perceive the days of our lives.

Kate Vander Wiede is a staff writer with the South End News in Boston.

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Posted: 27 Mar 2010 10:43 AM PDT

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“Museum of Outdoor Arts Takes First Place at the Art ... - Forbes” plus 3 more

2010-03-26T12:01:00.001-07:00

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Jacobs Engineering Awarded Contract for U.K. Gas ... - Earthtimes

Posted: 26 Mar 2010 02:09 AM PDT

GALWAY, IRELAND -- 03/26/10 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Jacobs Engineering Group Incorporated (NYSE:JEC) (Pasadena, California) recently announced that it has been awarded the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract by underground storage specialists Storengy UK Limited (Northwich, England), a wholly owned subsidiary of natural gas and electricity company GDF Suez SA (EPA:GSZ) (Paris, France). Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs will develop the aboveground infrastructure associated with a new gas storage facility being developed at Stublach in northwest England. The work involves the design and installation of new gas treatment and compression facilities, a control system and the necessary utilities. Jacobs' Manchester office will implement the contract.

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AULD: MOWBRAY A VICTIM OF OWN PHILOSOPHY - Sporting Life

Posted: 26 Mar 2010 02:23 AM PDT

Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld believes Tony Mowbray's unwavering determination to stick to his footballing principles ultimately proved to be his downfall at Celtic.

Mowbray's short reign came to an end after just nine months on Thursday after suffering a shock 4-0 defeat against St Mirren in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Even in the wake of the defeat at Saints, the former Hoops boss could not resist having a dig at rivals Rangers, accusing them of "negative football".

But Auld insists Mowbray's own footballing philosophy did not fit with the huge demand for results at Celtic, just as it failed to keep West Brom in the Barclays Premier League.

He told Press Association Sport: "It looked as though it was on the cards, with the performances in the last few weeks and the inconsistency.

"I thought he would have done a great job there but he wouldn't change his ways.

"Everybody loves philosophy but the players dictate the philosophy and the most important thing in his job was the results.

"I thought he did a marvellous job at Hibs and West Brom but his philosophy also knocked him down at West Brom as well when they got relegated last year."

Mowbray's fate was sealed when he finally lost the backing of the fans after the loss in Paisley, according to Peter Rafferty, President of the Affiliation of Celtic Supporters' Clubs.

The capitulation left Celtic 10-points adrift of Rangers - who have two games in hand - in the SPL and was their heaviest league defeat, outside an Old Firm derby, in 30 years.

Rafferty said: "I don't suppose it has come as any great surprise unfortunately because of the way the results have been going.

"The result was just one result too many for the fans. The manner in which we were defeated didn't go down well at all.

"The pressure a Celtic manager is under is immense, as some of his predecessors found out as well. We are in the winning game and we like to play attractive, open football as well.

"Tony promised that to the fans but unfortunately there were so many changes for different reasons and that didn't materialise."

Mowbray's predecessor Gordon Strachan believes the scrutiny Old Firm managers are under is greater than ever.

Recalling Walter Smith's return to Rangers three years ago, he said: "After about six months, he said the big difference was night and day.

"He said, 'The whole thing, the media thing is absolutely brutal'. Now we've got internet chat rooms; everything can start rumours that you have to deal with, which we never had before and he said it's changed completely."

European Cup-winning captain and former manager Billy McNeill said: "If you're getting some decent results then the Celtic fans will be there in their hordes. But if you don't, you pay the penalty."

Paul Hartley, who left Celtic for Bristol City as Mowbray arrived in the summer, told BBC Radio Scotland: "It's hard to find any positives. He got rid of too many players too quickly."

Meanwhile, former Celtic winger Davie Provan fears the club could struggle to find a top-class manager to replace Mowbray who would meet the high expectations of the supporters.

Ex-skipper Paul Lambert has been installed as the bookmakers' favourite but stated recently he has no desire to return to the east end of Glasgow.

Provan told Sky Sports News: "I think it's fair to say it's a job, at the moment, that does not hold the type of appeal that it had when Martin O'Neill came to Glasgow."

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“Sappi Reschedules $37 Million Recovery Boiler Project ... - Market Wire” plus 3 more

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Posted: 25 Mar 2010 02:10 AM PDT

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SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - March 25, 2010) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Sappi Fine Paper North America, a division of Sappi Limited (NYSE:SPP) (Johannesburg, South Africa), has rescheduled plans to modernize a recovery boiler and chemical recovery area at the company's Somerset mill in Skowhegan, Maine.

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The Digital Advertising Philosophy of Life - ClickZ

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 08:05 PM PDT

As a digital marketer, when was the last time you considered how online media could be used to reflect the core attributes of your client's product? Or thought about how the creative could be applied to get the most out of the functionality of your ad space? When we're faced with new campaigns, we often concentrate on the logistics of our placements - demographics, reach, cost, and such - without putting enough emphasis on how the placements could be infused with the essence of what's being advertised, in a way that also engages consumers.

You've no doubt read by now about Discovery Channel's introductory campaign for its new nature documentary series - and with good reason. It's fast becoming a case study for the aforementioned exercise, and a lesson in best practices for buyers and planners looking to make a purposeful and relevant impact.

When it was first introduced in 2007, the network's series "Planet Earth" quickly captivated audiences to become the highest grossing American HD title of the year. "Life," Discovery's newest offering, is a spectacular 11-part series that took more than three years to make.

"Life" promises to be just as engrossing as its predecessor, but Discovery wasn't prepared to take any chances on securing its success, or missing out on the opportunity to deliver digital advertising that's just as visually stunning. Its digital media campaign included the use of social media, takeovers, and instant messaging to quickly spread the word about the new series to recruit online viewers.

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Facebook has become an integral part of digital media campaigns, particularly those launched by entertainment companies. But depending on the advertiser's objectives and the product it wishes to promote, the way in which this social network is used can vary greatly from one campaign to the next.

Discovery has created a Facebook presence that's a rich visual experience, reflective of what viewers can expect to get from "Life." The imagery used was maximized to fill the page and deliver full visual impact - an approach that mirrors the experience of watching the show.

There's no greater tool for selling "Life" than its captivating photography. In addition to pictures pulled from upcoming episodes, fans are also given access to a half-dozen videos that can be watched without even leaving Facebook. By also integrating these creative assets into the existing Discovery Channel Facebook Page, the network is able to draw past "Planet Earth" viewers and other fans of the network's natural history programming, affording it a built-in audience right out of the gate.

A Richer Life Through Advertising

Discovery's media buying strategy included this same approach of delivering high-impact imagery from the series. The day "Life" began to air, its splashy Yahoo home page takeover ad featured banner placements along with floating elements that included some of the creatures featured on the shows (a praying mantis, for example, that greeted site users by scurrying across the screen).

More interesting still was the way in which the user was able to customize the placement. Yahoo's visitors were invited to choose from among several "Life" themed skins that could be applied to their home page for the rest of the day. The interactivity afforded by the placement was engaging enough to garner attention, yet simple enough to attract users.

To ensure that users really got the message, Yahoo Messenger was employed to deliver expandable rich media banners offering a video preview of the series that could be shared with other IM users. In keeping with "Life's" animal theme, users were also able to select from among featured animals and apply these as their IM display image, or avatar. Discovery no doubt knew that consumers would be emotionally invested in their favorite creatures to be featured on the shows; allowing them to display their animal allegiance online is a clever way of convincing them to watch.

We can all think of countless examples of Facebook Pages, home page takeovers, and IM campaigns that set out to achieve a similar goal and fell woefully short. The difference between those and Discovery's initiative is the sensible philosophy of using digital advertising to echo what the product will deliver.

"Life" is rich in high-quality imagery of natural wonders, so its ads are high-quality images and video content of the same. The series offers consumers a glimpse into the unexpected behavior and rituals of animals; so too is its advertising unexpected (unless you're accustomed to watching exotic insects crawl across your screen).

To say that Discovery Channel leveraged the best that its product has to offer for the benefit of its media campaign is an understatement. The network and its agency used online media to provide consumers with an honest and immersive interpretation of its programming that so accurately mimics the actual experience one might criticize it for giving too much away.

I'm quite certain that won't prevent anyone from watching.

Tessa Wegert is an interactive media strategist with Enlighten, one of the first full-service digital marketing strategy and services agencies, serving such brands as Bioré, Bratz, Food Network, illy, Hunter Douglas, Jergens, and Olympic Paints and Stains. An industry veteran, Tessa has worked in online media buying and planning, marketing, and online copywriting since 1999. She is an active freelance writer specializing in interactive marketing who has contributed to U.S. and Canadian publications, including "USA Weekend Magazine," "Marketing Magazine," "The Globe and Mail," and "The Montreal Gazette." She is frequently quoted as an industry expert and speaks regularly at industry conferences and events.

By CRAIG WINNEKER

"You will never get oysters from my kitchen," says chef Tim Raue, "because I hate oysters."

That's not something you expect to hear from a gourmet chef, especially one with two Michelin stars and a closet full of toques from Gault-Millau, the prestigious French restaurant guide. But Mr. Raue isn't your typical culinary genius. And oysters aren't the only things missing from his menu.

At his Ma Restaurant in Berlin's famed Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Mr. Raue has banished starch altogether -- no brot (bread), no nudeln (noodles), no kartoffeln (German potato wedges). What's more, his cuisine is completely gluten-free and lactose-free, something almost unheard of in Michelin-starred restaurants, where flour, butter and cream play key roles.

Raue Food

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The centerpiece of Tim Raue's restaurant is a 'bloody expensive' Han-dynasty horse.

What you will find at Ma is Asian-inspired cooking full of originality, daring and nutrition that still manages to taste good.

Gluten and dairy, says Mr. Raue, "are not a must" in gourmet cuisine. His beliefs stem from a philosophy of healthy eating, and a desire to please all his customers, including those with allergies. About 40% of all diners, according to Mr. Raue, have a sensitivity to gluten or lactose or both.

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As opinionated and energetic as he is ambitious, Mr. Raue aims to do more than just stuff his customers with luxurious preparations of expensive ingredients. He wants to feed their heads as well as their stomachs with what he calls "new flavors and the balance of food, body and soul."

Each dish at Ma is calibrated to maximize not just flavor but also the diner's physical and spiritual well-being. This produces some unusual combinations: vegetables with fruit; raw with cooked; a citrus tang with just about everything. A Waldorf salad features truffle slices and crunchy black beans among tart apples and celery. Slices of impossibly tender Wagyu beef rib come surrounded by tiny Brussels sprouts stuffed with a cream made from lovage (a European variant of celery), and topped with grape slices. A predessert palate-cleanser arrives on a stick -- a goat's milk, fennel and pineapple popsicle coated in white chocolate. Lactose intolerance was never this fun.

Mr. Raue, a 36-year-old Berlin native, took up cooking almost by accident (a high-school teacher suggested the restaurant business might fit his creative, hard-working personality). But he has risen quickly to the profession's top tier. Previously chef at the Swiss[ocirc ]tel Berlin's acclaimed Restaurant 44, Mr. Raue now runs six establishments located in and around the Hotel Adlon with his wife, Marie-Anne, who also serves as ma[icirc ]tre d'h[ocirc ]tel, sommelier and recipe sounding board. He says he is always "looking for whether a dish is healthy for the body." He even hopes to apply that philosophy to German food in a new restaurant he'll open this year or next that will feature his grandmother's recipes. It'll still be dairy-free, but even Mr. Raue acknowledges you can't have a German restaurant without gluten.

We caught up with Mr. Raue between lunch and dinner seatings in Ma's dining room, where sleek slate-grey-and-gold tables surround a huge terra-cotta Chinese Han-dynasty era (202 B.C.-A.D. 220) horse.

What motivates your cooking?

All the German chefs of my generation, we're absolutely based in France and in French cuisine; our star chefs have a basis in France. I wanted to change this.

What I'm interested in is the Chinese philosophy of eating. This doesn't mean Chinese cooking. It means the idea they have that everything you eat makes sense to your body, to your needs -- what you need to get energy, to be balanced, to be fit, to cool down in the summer, to warm up in the winter. I am also very interested in Japanese cooking -- for me they are the world champions for perfection and products. But ultimately, I am searching for amazing taste and for me the best style of cuisine for taste is Thai. They use a lot of herbs. They buy something directly at the market, they bring it to the wok and cook it right away. My cooking is a mix of all of that, but I will never forget my own ideas and my own soul. Each dish is a unique plate.

How does this play out in your menus?

It means the dishes make sense. [In my winter tasting menu] you get this ice-cream stick which is done with goat's milk and pineapple, which helps your stomach to work on the beef and the chicken you had before.

Where do you get that knowledge?

Reading. And I worked for five years with Swiss[ocirc ]tel and I was often in Singapore and Hong Kong and Japan....I looked for books and talked to a lot of chefs and went out to a lot of restaurants. If I go to a city, I never ask about any cultural thing; my culture is shopping and food. Shopping I need for visual inspiration for new dishes and I need to go to restaurants to understand the philosophy of the people.

What are you looking for in a new dish?

My goal is that you must have fun on the palate. That means you have a temporary taste on your mouth with each dish. If you start eating my chicken, at first you have the taste of chicken in your mouth, then you have the vegetables around it which give you texture -- and also a different idea of freshness, and you have a very deep special sauce. If you only eat the sauce it can cover everything but if you have all this covering the mouth and you start eating again with one of the vegetables or meat, you refresh the palate and you have a new way of what is happening on the palate. For me this is important: As a chef, you are looking at what is happening in the mouth, not only what you are putting on the plate. You have a concept and a structure: what happened with the first bite, the third, the fourth.

What inspires a new recipe?

I see a plate. I fall in love with a plate and I say, "Great, what can I do with this plate?" Maybe it's a round plate and I can make something in the center and then use the surrounding part to give it more color. So I think what can I do that might be round? And I start with that.

I bought a towel from Kenzo this year. It was hand-embroidered -- a big picture, artisanal, with flowers. It was so great. It was done in green and purple and pink. It looked like a picture from the jungle, and it inspired me, the mix of colors. (The Raue creation that this towel inspired was a dish of slow-roasted octopus with Granny Smith apple and purple curry.)

With some of your dishes it's almost like you're taunting the customer.

A famous food photographer was just in my restaurant and he complained to me, saying, "I just had six courses and normally a menu starts and there are one or two highlights, and here I had six highlights. For me it was too much."

Here you cannot rest. There is not one course where you can talk with friends and eat with one spoon and say I'm not interested [in the meal]. There is taste. The chef has a character. And he is putting his character on the plate, directly on your palate.

You want your dishes to entertain.

For me it is a kind of theater. Most chefs have a kind of boring main course; for me the main course must be the one, it must be perfectly balanced, absolute flavor. And the dessert must say bye-bye with an energy treat with a lot of vitamins and acidity and a natural taste. Natural means there is no white sugar, no dairy products and, of course, no gluten.

What do you cook at home?

I don't...I love to go to restaurants. My second home is a [nearby] Chinese restaurant...This year I went 170 times.

Haute cuisine has seen a lot of trends. What do you think will be next?

The trend will be organic and healthy. This to me means the Chinese philosophy. No one is talking in the Western world about the philosophy of food: why we eat what we eat. They may look at it if they're thinking of going on a diet. But if they're healthy or are in good shape, they never look at why they eat something.

— Craig Winneker is a writer based in Brussels.

Write to Craig Winneker at craig.winneker@wsj.com

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“Bumper Stickers Wax Philosophical in New Book - KPBS” plus 3 more

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“Bumper Stickers Wax Philosophical in New Book - KPBS” plus 3 more

Bumper Stickers Wax Philosophical in New Book - KPBS
Educational Leadership Style - Associated Content
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Bumper Stickers Wax Philosophical in New Book - KPBS

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 10:54 AM PDT

"Remember my name. You'll be screaming it later."

I'm stuck at a red light on India Street and Laurel, behind what appears to be a 1990's Honda Civic. And I'm being subjected to one of the oldest (and most cringe-worthy) pick-up lines in the book. Via bumper sticker.

Do you kiss your wife with that mouth? I want to say, sticking it to him. Pun intended. After all, this is a story about bumper stickers, quite possibly the punniest bits of wisdom pre-Twitter.

Instead, I find myself thinking about how these one-sentence witticisms provide a raw glimpse into someone's otherwise-mysterious psyche. Would I be just as offended by this nondescript young gentleman if I ran into him at a bar?

What if we were all forced to decorate - or deface - our vehicles by slapping one on? And most importantly, what would yours say?

For those entranced by the cult of bumper stickers, author (and Coronado native) Jack Bowen has a book for you.

Credit: Courtesy of Random House, Inc.

Above: Book cover for "If You Can Read This: The Philosophy of Bumper Stickers". Written by Jack Bowen who teaches Philosophy at the Menlo school in Atherton.

His "If You Can Read This: This Philosophy of Bumper Stickers" relies on Plato, pop culture, and decades worth of sticker stock to dissect the meaning behind those other highway billboards.

From "Free Tibet" to "Life is Just Like a Straw – It Sucks," Bowen explores the symbolism and deeper philosophical meanings behind such credos, even providing a nifty visual glossary of Darwin vs. Creation fish.

And he's not just another roadside prophet – his C.V. includes the best-selling "Journey Through The Landscape of Philosophy" and a documentary with Richard Dawkins and Leonard Susskind, The Nature of Existence.

He'll also be in town this week for some book signing (and in the studio for a These Days interview). I thought it'd fun to find out some of the KPBS crew's best and worst bumper sticker sightings.

Arts and Culture Producer Angela Carone was aghast when she spotted "If you keep riding my ass, you'll have to pull my hair" in traffic.

Meanwhile, Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce adores "Whirled Peas" and "Kill Your Television." His least favorite?

"Probably those "my kid made the (blah, blah school) honor roll," says Joyce. I agree (this one's covered extensively by Bowen in the book, by the way.)

As for Erik Anderson, Editor and ATC News Anchor:

"My Favorite: Tolerance."

A good philosophy to have, indeed, when sharing the road.

Author Jack Bowen will host book signings at Bay Books in Coronado this Friday at 6:30 p.m. and Warwick's this Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Culture Lusters, what are some of your most memorable bumper stickers?

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Educational Leadership Style - Associated Content

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:22 AM PDT

The leadership style of an educational leader is formed through their personal values. These values determine the direction of the educational system. It is difficult for any administrator to lead an organization when the values of the two do not align. It is important that the educational leader has the same value system as the established school vision.

An educational leader reflects on their values periodically. Questions the educational leader should consider include:

Do I cherish this value and am I passionate about it?
Am I willing to publicly acknowledge this value?
Am I willing to carry through with this value?
Am I willing to consistently stand by these policies and values over an extended period of time?
Am I willing to act upon this values continually and consistently over time?

If you believe in these values and are consistent in your beliefs, your staff will see your commitment and follow your lead. Personal leadership is the essence that generates the positive tension that creates the environment for individuals to align their lives with the values they believe. The more consistency the educational leader shows, the more faith the school community will have in that leader.

The individuals in a well-structured and cohesive environment share several common characteristics. These characteristics elicit a learning environment that is positive and safe for student learning. All stakeholders become team players and are willing to go above and beyond their normal call of duty to achieve success.

With alignment of the educational vision, the purpose becomes a driving force for the entire educational community. This allows the educational body to perceive this vision as their current reality. The vision comprised of agreed upon values then becomes an alley, rather than an enemy.

A value system requires the belief that working with the forces of change enables a positive environment. Resisting change causes dissension and an uneasy educational environment. An environment without cohesive values, beliefs and goals will promote poor student learning.

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New book by philosopher Lenn Goodman takes on science ... - Vanderbilt University News

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 08:38 AM PDT

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The battle between creationists and Darwinians sometimes appears to be irresolvable. Pick science or religion – you can't have both.

"Not so fast," says philosopher Lenn E. Goodman. In his new book Creation and Evolution, Goodman argues that religion and the life sciences are in truth deeply complementary.

"Any kind of fundamentalism tends to be a misleading point of view," said Goodman, the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Humanities and professor of philosophy at Vanderbilt. "Thinking that way can obscure the real biblical message and also distort the deepest insights and richest findings of Darwinian science."

In Creation and Evolution, Goodman meticulously lays out the evidence for natural selection, comparing and contrasting the creation story in Genesis. He traces the historical and conceptual backgrounds of evolution controversies and shows how the two perspectives can enrich one another.

"Many of us feel that the time is long past due for declaring a truce in the war between evolution and theism," said Nicholas Rescher, Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh. "But making a cogent and sensible case for this conviction is not as easy as it sounds, so we cannot but welcome the decency and elegance which Goodman's wise and widely informed deliberations come to our aid."

Creation and Evolution was published in February by Routledge.

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Artificial Christmas Trees - New Website Launches - PR-USA.net

Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:01 AM PDT

- After an incredibly successful season and many positive reviews of the 'old' ecommerce website the Christmas Tree Company today announces the launch of their redesigned website.

The Christmas Tree Company is celebrating with the launch of their new ecommerce website. The redesigned site is an innovative new ecommerce one, incorporating modern technologies to deliver the best user and navigational experience to their customers. The aim of this site is simple, to improve upon the previous site by listening to their customers requests and comments to deliver a truly unique Christmas product shopping experience.

The Christmas Tree Company website (http://www.christmas-tree-company.co.uk) is the latest venture into cyberspace for the Christmas Tree Company. With the release of their then brand new e-commerce website in the summer of 2009, the new dedicated Christmas Blog launch at the beginning of 2010 (http://www.christmas-tree-company-blog.co.uk) and their ever-presence on social networks such as Twitter and Facebook this is a company that really values and grasps the ever changing technology advancements that can help drive businesses forward, and more importantly, help them to engage and communicate with their customers.

This new website helps to continue the companies' philosophy of continual improvement. It is this philosophy that sees the continual improvement in procurement, for example the imminent arrival of a completely new type of PE Artificial Christmas trees and personalised hand painted baubles not to mention their soon to be released range of bespoke, personalised Christmas crackers.

"The web is filled with inadequate ecommerce websites that are filled with poor navigation, making usability and accessibility impossible for some users" said Mr Myers, director of the Christmas Tree Company. "We want the web to be available for all users, and at the same time extending our reach into the Christmas market. We aim to provide a knowledgeable information based business which helps our customers to make an informed choice when purchasing on our website."

The new website includes pages updated on a weekly basis delivering in depth product news to really help UK consumers to learn about Christmas products available on the market.

The Christmas Tree Company (http://www.christmas-tree-company.co.uk) are fast becoming the webs largest online retailer of Artificial and Real Christmas trees and associated products and services.

The Christmas Tree Company also supply bespoke Christmas decorations and provide Corporate Christmas Tree hire services in the UK. Trading online with a combined sixteen years experience in the Ecommerce and retail sector they began trading online via a bespoke Ecommerce website in 2009. The company currently employs several dedicated Ecommerce and sales teams and trade via a network of hand selected UK based suppliers. A main objective of the company is to offer customers free delivery on many products, something that is unique in this sector.

“Class snapshot: 'Philosophy of Risk' - Princeton University” plus 3 more

2010-03-23T12:03:00.001-07:00

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Class snapshot: 'Philosophy of Risk' - Princeton University

Posted: 22 Mar 2010 12:08 PM PDT

Adam Elga, an associate professor of philosophy, is co-teaching a class this semester on "Philosophy of Randomness and Extreme Risk." An expert in the philosophy of probability, he wanted to create a course where students could discuss the kinds of contemporary risk-management issues that confront policymakers. (Photo: Brian Wilson)

Class snapshot: 'Philosophy of Risk'

Posted March 22, 2010; 09:00 a.m.

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Class: "Philosophy of Randomness and Extreme Risk

Daniel Cloud, a Perkins-Cotsen Fellow and lecturer in philosophy and in the Council of Humanities, is combining the knowledge gleaned from his first career in finance with his present work as a philosopher to challenge some of the basic assumptions of today's economic system in the class. (Photo: Brian Wilson)

Instructors: Adam Elga, an associate professor of philosophy, and Daniel Cloud, a Perkins-Cotsen Fellow and lecturer in philosophy and in the Council of Humanities. Elga, who received an A.B. in philosophy from Princeton in 1996, returned to join the faculty in 2001 after earning his Ph.D. in philosophy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. An expert in the philosophy of probability, Elga is concerned with the analysis of random phenomena and has made distinguished contributions to various puzzles in epistemology -- the theory of knowledge -- such as his work on what is known as "The Sleeping Beauty Problem." After founding and running a successful hedge fund in the 1990s, Cloud ventured into the academic world, earning a Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University for his exploration of Erwin Schrodinger's theory of the nature of life. Before coming to Princeton in 2007, he studied cancer stem cells at the University of Calgary. He said he wanted that experience, which included many failed experiments, because he hoped it would make him a better philosopher of science.

Description: Pooling their talents -- from the knowledge of economic theories and the philosophy of science, to insights gained from real-life experiences on Wall Street and games of chance like coin spinning -- Elga and Cloud worked over a year to develop this course, their efforts supported in part by the 250th Anniversary Fund. Students are learning the philosophical foundations of methods designed to manage and "tame" extreme risks. In doing so, they are immersed in classical traditions that embrace skepticism and meld humanities, mathematics and the sciences. They are being exposed to modern thinkers who challenge standard economic models and are discussing contemporary risk-management issues that confront policymakers and others who must make safe decisions in risky situations. They are reading selections from an eclectic list, including Manfred Schroeder, a German physicist known for contributions to acoustics and computer graphics; William Poundstone, a popular American business author and skeptic; and Nelson Goodman, the late American philosopher who focused on logic and induction

Elga believes many undergraduates arrive at college thinking that there is little place in philosophy for mathematical reasoning. Using "hard edges," such as high-level mathematical analysis, he wanted to draw students with strong quantitative skills to the course. (Photo: Denise Applewhite)

Inspiration: Many undergraduates arrive at college thinking that there is little place in philosophy for mathematical reasoning, Elga believes. Using "hard edges," such as high-level mathematical analysis, he wanted to draw students with strong quantitative skills to the course who, he said, "would actually be very interested in philosophy if they knew the degree to which that kind of thinking played a role in philosophy." Recent financial instabilities in worldwide markets, as well as cascading failures in electrical power grids, prompted him to start thinking about a course that would guide students on how to assess such large problems -- and avoid them in the future. Reflecting on the queries of David Hume, the 18th-century philosopher, Elga said, "It's really about probabilities and about predicting the future -- when you can predict the future and when you can't." Cloud agreed with Elga that, in light of present worldwide financial difficulties, it might make sense to ask, as philosophers have, what is wrong with present societal assumptions. So much of economics, Cloud said, depends on what is meant by words like "rational" and "risk," which are philosophical questions. The two would like to help prepare their students for when they ultimately are in the workforce, likely in leadership positions. "If we teach them to be skeptical about models in some way so that they make a better decision at some point in the future, it may help them and other people," Cloud said. "We hope to produce people who create less risk for the world in doing their jobs."

Some of the lectures take a more whimsical approach. Elga, shown with senior Zachary Slepian, spins coins as part of a demonstration of how small departures from perfect randomness can get magnified over time. A tiny bit of unfairness in a single spin can, over many spins, be magnified to produce massive unfairness, he said, skewing the odds and producing, for example, an inordinate amount of "heads" over "tails." (Photo: Brian Wilson)

Students say: "Princeton has an excellent program in finance, including very strong research in behavioral finance, which does question some of the assumptions of traditional research," said Joshua Harris, a junior majoring in philosophy and pursuing a certificate in finance. "But, by nature, the courses rarely examine or question the most basic elements of the theory: What is risk and how can it be modeled, what is the rational response to risk and so forth."

By focusing on basic questions rather than the development of models, this course, Harris said, "provides a unique and valuable perspective on the strengths and weaknesses of existing approaches. That is one of the most important reasons that I was drawn to philosophy in the first place: the emphasis it puts on analyzing, clarifying and critiquing basic assumptions, techniques and goals. Furthermore, the questions addressed by the course -- of the nature of risk and our response to it -- have wide applications beyond finance: We live in a world rife with risk and uncertainty, and finding sensible and rational ways to think about and deal with these uncertainties is one of the most important goals that we, as individuals and as a society, ought to have."

Sophomore Michael Weylandt is interested in a number of subjects, such as mathematics, philosophy and religion, and was drawn to the course after reading a description online.

"I like a lot of things," he said, so reviewing the universe of course listings offered for any given semester is one of his favorite times of the year. He suspected the class might be fascinating and he has not been disappointed. "This is the sort of philosophy class that I find interesting and rewarding," Weylandt said. "It's focused on real life; not what you might expect from a philosophy class. In this class, we are not asking, 'What does it mean for something to be random?' It's more about how anyone can live in a world of randomness."

Recent financial instabilities in worldwide markets and some other system failures inspired Cloud and Elga to devise a class that would guide students on how to assess such large problems. (Photo: Brian Wilson)

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Ryan didn't worry about Vikings - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 06:30 AM PDT

ORLANDO -- Jets coach Rex Ryan said at the AFC coaches' breakfast on Tuesday that he did not give any thought to the fact the Vikings also were in pursuit of LaDainian Tomlinson as the teams competed for the free-agent running back.

Tomlinson visited the Vikings first and then went to meet with the Jets. He signed a two-year contract with the Jets that reportedly is worth $5.1 million with an escalator that could boost it to $5.6 million. Tomlinson told national radio host Dan Patrick that he actually turned down more money from the Vikings.

"I never worried about the other people involved in it," Ryan said when asked about the Vikings. "We just presented ourselves and obviously it was good enough. We've got a great situation here, we have a philosophy, a ground-and- pound philosophy, which is our bread-and-butter. We have a brand new stadium that we took him over to see, we've got the best facilities in the league in my opinion. We have a bunch of great teammates and all that kind of stuff and obviously Minnesota does as well. Again our focus was talking about our situation, our football team and all that. I never asked him or got any sense at all about the other teams involved."

While there is no doubt that Tomlinson's biggest reasons for going to the Jets involved potential for more playing time than he would have gotten in Minnesota and being in a more familiar system (3-digit vs. West Coast), Ryan brings up an interesting point with the stadium and facilities that the Jets could show Tomlinson.

The Vikings aren't about to rush any free agent over to the Metrodome -- the Jets have a new venue right next to Giants Stadium in New Jersey -- and Winter Park is likely no match for the Jets new facility in Florham Park, N.J.

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Rob Wiercinski - WTOL-TV

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 10:19 AM PDT

Rob Wiercinski joined News 11 as a general assignment reporter in January of 2006. Rob is no stranger to Toledo's airwaves, having spent the last ten years as a radio reporter for WSPD.

After graduating from Whitmer High School in 1985, Rob earned a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University. He lives in Toledo with his lovely wife, a 1-year-old daughter, and newborn son.

Rob has been playing soccer since he was 13. "Not very well," he jokes. He is a big Toledo Storm fan and diehard local member of the Chicago Blackhawks fan club.

When he kicks up his heels, Rob dances with two local ethnic folk groups, Echoes of Poland Folk Song and Dance Ensemble, and the Toledo Holzacker Buam Bavarian Schuplattler Group. He enjoys travelling to Europe, having flown to England several times, Oktoberfest in Munich twice, and Poland three times. He and his wife also enjoyed a romantic honeymoon in Italy.

Rob says the philosophy that's guided him is simple. "Treat others as you would like them to treat you -- or at least try to," Rob said.

Click here to e-mail Rob Wiercinski!

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Christian Science Admits Doctors Are Okay - Newser

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 09:58 AM PDT

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Supreme Court Battle Quietly Brews Over Possible Future ... - ABC News

Posted: 22 Mar 2010 09:23 AM PDT

There is a Supreme Court battle brewing on Capitol Hill -- despite the fact that there are currently no vacancies on the high court.

On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold hearings to consider the nomination of Berkeley law professor Goodwin Liu to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The hearing is expected to be contentious, showcasing the differences in judicial philosophy between the parties, with conservative senators arguing that Liu's record on divisive issues puts him outside the mainstream of judicial thinking.

Some believe Republicans are opposed to Liu's nomination because they fear President Obama may be grooming Liu for a future Supreme Court vacancy.

"His nomination seems to me to represent the apex of judicial activist philosophy," said Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. "His views represent a fundamental change in our understanding of the role in society of the court."

"As a constitutional law professor, Liu has an unusually long record of public statements that Republicans will attempt to paint as outside the mainstream," said professor Stephen I. Vladeck of American University.

"But given Liu's young age and ethnicity, I suspect the Republicans are also worried that he will be a tantalizing prospect for the Supreme Court in a few years, a possibility that would only be bolstered by a stint on the Court of Appeals."

Liu, 39, is the son of Taiwanese immigrants.

For the first time in Supreme Court history, all the current sitting justices have previously served as federal circuit judges.

"This is a test case," said Vladek. "Most of the early Obama nominees were tried-and-true moderate judges with extensive experience on district courts. While Liu is not the first non-judge to be nominated by the president, he is probably the most prominent liberal academic."

Jennifer Meinig, legislative counsel for the liberal group Alliance for Justice, says Republicans are nervous because "Liu will appeal to a wide audience because he has spent his career advocating for the right of equal justice for all, not a select, privileged few."

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Growth Continues for Classic and Exotic Car Sales - PR-USA.net

Posted: 22 Mar 2010 09:52 AM PDT

It is unprecedented for a car dealer to be experiencing steady growth in this economic climate. Vehicle manufactures are scrambling to plug the holes in an attempt to stop their financial losses, almost daily there is news of another retail dealership closing its doors, and of course there is the downturned real estate industry. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel and apparently the train has Specialty Sales written all over it.

Specialty Sales began in 1978 with its first location in Pleasanton, CA. Their philosophy to market the highest quality rust-free California classic, collector, exotic and performance cars on the market while paying close attention to the proper appraised values. They opened their second location in Benicia, CA in 2004 and a third location in San Carlos, CA in January 2009. This smooth and steady growth proves that their consignment sales model is sound and adherence to their philosophy has been their ticket to success.

According to Specialty Sales President Steve Barlow, "Our success over the past thirty years can be attributed to our integrity as well as the trusting relationships we have built with our customers, employees, business partners, and collectors worldwide. Over the years, we have also developed proven methodology and systems to help build and maintain a thriving business."

The next round of growth seems to be just around the next bend. Specialty Sales is seeking highly motivated business entrepreneurs in selected markets who want to turn their passion for the automobile into a profitable business.

The 10 Best Films of the 00's - Associated Content

Posted: 22 Mar 2010 08:11 AM PDT

Remembering the Best of the Best

This is going to be the first of several articles I am going to do reviewing the last decade in film. The 00's were an interesting decade to say the least. On the plus side was the success of several film series (including Bourne; Harry Potter; Lord of the Rings; Spiderman; Narnia; X-Men; Oceans 11, 12, 13; Shrek; even 007 made a triumphant comeback). On the down side was the ridiculous trend of remaking mad slasher/horror films from the 70;s and 80's. In the decade we saw new versions of Black Christmas, Halloween, The Fog, House on Sorority Row, Prom Night, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13^th, Last House on the Left, Willard, The Omen, Dawn of the Dead, The Amityville Horror, When a Stranger Calls, The Hills Have Eyes, The Hitcher, My Bloody Valentine and The Stepfather. To look at that list is enough to depress any film fan about the state of film today. As one who has always been a proponent of remaking bad movies, it was astounding that those on the list that were bad were remade into even worse films. For my money only the Dawn of the Dead remake was recommendable and Prom Night was the only film to top its predecessor simply because the original was so awful you couldn't do any worse.

Let's brighten things up and talk about some of the best films of the decade. In trying to create a decade's ten best list you have to go with present state of mind as opposed to state of mind when the best list of each year was created. Some films have dimmed from my memory some while others have improved with each viewing. Some films have come to mean more to me personally while others have lost some of their meaning with the passage of time.

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Class snapshot: 'Philosophy of Risk'

Posted March 22, 2010; 09:00 a.m.

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