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2009 Game Day Thread
Game #12 - Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards
By John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) Nov 18, 2009, 5:30pm CST
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The Cavaliers, minus two very important parts of their front-court, head to Washington D.C. to face the Wizards, a matchup that is always fun to watch. These two teams just don;t like each other very much, and after the Cavaliers erased a 17-point deficit earlier this season at The Q, you can bet the Wizards will be looking, once again, for revenge.
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The Cavaliers have begun a stretch of playing four games in five nights for the second time this season. After ranking 1st in winningthe second game of back-to-backs at 16-3 (.842) last season, Cleveland is now 3-1 (.750) on the season. Cleveland heads to thenation's capital winners of five straight and eight of their last nine games. The Cavaliers are now 4-1 (.800) on the road thisseason, which is tied for third best in the NBA. A win tonight, would mark the first time the team has been 5-1 (.800) on theroad to begin the season since the 1977-78 season. At 8-3 (.727), there have only been two seasons the Cavaliers have faredbetter in their first 11 games. The 1976-77 and 2008-09 Cavaliers began 9-2 (.818) while six other teams (1977-78, 1988-89,1996-97, 2000-01, 2005-06, 2006-07) started off 8-3.
The Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 102-90 on November 3rd in Cleveland. LeBron James finished with a game-high 27 points, eightrebounds, six assists and three steals while Mo Williams tallied 15 points, six assists and four rebounds.
The Cavs have scored at least 100 points in each game during the five-game winning streak, outscoring their opponents 106.8-99.8and are now 7-0 when they score at least 100 points.
Against the Warriors, LeBron James notched his second double-double of the season with 31 points on 11-19 (.579) shooting anda season-high tying 12 assists in 39 minutes. It was the 29th time James has notched at least 30 points and 10 assists in a game,and the Cavs are 22-7 (.759) in those games. James also tallied five rebounds, two blocks and one steal while shooting 8-10 (.800)from the free throw line and is now shooting .767 from the free-throw line on the season. Over his last five games, he is averaging31.0 points on 50-94 (.538) shooting and 48-58 (.828) from the stripe, 6.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.8 steals. On the season,LeBron James is averaging 27.8 points (5th best), 7.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists (tied for 6th best) in 38.1 minutes.
Against the Warriors and for the third game in a row, J.J. Hickson set a new career high in scoring with 21 points while shootinga career-high 9-9 from the field to go along with a career-high tying nine rebounds in 34 minutes. In the last three games,Hickson is averaging 19.7 points on 23-31 shooting (.742) and 5.7 rebounds in 34.3 minutes per game.
Mo Williams had a season-high eight rebounds to go along with 16 points on 7-14 (.500) shooting, six assists and two steals in35 minutes Over the last four games, Williams is averaging 22.5 points on 38-67 (.567) shooting, including 12-21 (.571) frombeyond the arc, 3.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists.
On Tuesday, the Cavs were 9-20 (.450) on three-pointers and have connected on 44-92 (.478) from beyond the arc during their five-game winning streak. Cleveland leads the league in three-point percentage at .459 and is the most improved team inshooting three-pointers from last season (.393 to .459, +.066). Meanwhile, their opponents have only connected on 61-190(.321) of their three-point attempts for the season and just 31-104 (.298) in their last five games.
On the year, the Cavaliers have three players in the Top 15 in marksmanship from behind the arc: Anthony Parker is shooting ateam-leading 24-42 (.571) on three-point attempts, which is 3nd in the NBA (C. Paul, M. Miller) while Mo Williams at 26-51(.510) ranks 8th and Daniel Gibson at 23-47 (.479) is 11th. Gibson's 23 three-point field goals is the most off the bench thisseason in the NBA. (STATS, Inc.)


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BOSTON — The Latest on the plea of actress Felicity Huffman in the college admissions bribery scheme (all times local):
"Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman has arrived at federal court in Boston, where she is set to plead guilty in the college admissions cheating scheme.
The 56-year-old actress didn't speak as she walked into the courthouse Monday with her brother Moore Huffman Jr.
Huffman is expected to admit to allegations that she paid $15,000 to have someone correct the answers on her daughter's SAT.
She is among 14 prominent parents who have agreed to plead guilty since dozens of people were arrested in March in the case named "Operation Varsity Blues."
Huffman has apologized and said her daughter was unaware of her actions.
Prosecutors have said they will seek a prison sentence on the low end of a range between four and 10 months.
Actress Felicity Huffman is set to plead guilty to participating in the sweeping college admissions bribery scheme.
The "Desperate Housewives" star is scheduled to appear Monday in Boston federal court.
Huffman was among 50 people charged in March in what authorities have called the largest college admissions cheating scandal ever prosecuted in the U.S.
The Emmy-award winning actress was accused of paying $15,000 to have a proctor correct the answers on daughter's SAT exam.
Huffman has said she takes full responsibility and will accept the consequences.
Prosecutors say they will seek between four and 10 months in prison.
Thirteen other parents have also agreed to plead guilty.
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Jesus is invited by Simon, a well-known Pharisee, to his house for dinner. Soon after Jesus arrives, a woman of questionable repute also arrives at Simon's house. She heard Jesus was going to be there, and because of her low social status, she had a limited opportunity to meet with him. This was her chance. A chance to be redeemed. She'd had a difficult life; some of her bad luck was her fault and some the circumstances of life. She desperately wanted to change the course of her life. A compelling feeling inside of her knew Jesus was the answer. She only had to barge into Simon's house and move quickly.
She arrives at the house with a jar of expensive ointment and quickly walks over to Jesus. Standing behind him, she begins to weep. Weeping hard enough to wet Jesus's feet, which she wipes with her hair. As she is bent over wiping her tears from Jesus's feet, she begins kissing his feet and applies ointment. She is in front of God crying and in complete submission. Completely and fully she bares her soul.
Ignoring this comment, Jesus looks back at the woman and says, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." -Luke 7:41–50 Her brokenness healed. She now knew that despite her lowly and difficult life, God loved her. The deep yearning to receive God's acceptance and change her life had been answered. This yearning to see God and be with God, created a flood emotion that rose to the surface and expressed itself through tears and adoration.


OK you princesses of chic style. It's time for another installment of sophisticated wedding ideas… This time we would talk about Paper Flowers… I know what you're thinking! "Belle supposed to be a blog for sophisticated weddings, and well, paper flowers don't sound sophisticated at all". But, if you stay with me the next couple of minutes, I promise I will change your mind. I'm going to show you how you can fit paper flowers, a very whimsical trend, into your wedding in a super-stylish way. Let's get to the goodness!
3. Ceremony Decor: Holy Gorgeousness! If you' are all about ROMANCE, this first set-up will surely be your cup of tea. Now for the second one, you may want to bring a more classic and romantic approach add some candles to these setups. But, other than that…beautiful!
4. Centerpieces: Combining paper flowers with natural flowers for your centerpieces would bring in a modern touch to your table decor. Paper flowers would come specially handy, when you want to incorporate into your centerpieces a color that natural flowers don't come on. Check for example this gray paper flowers. Now if glamour is what you are looking for gold or silver paper flowers may be a good choice.
6. Napkin Rings: These little paper dahlias used as napkin rings are a great tactic to add flair, color and style to your wedding tables in a more settle, yet pretty way. Find them on eatsy!


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If you decided to start a Yoga journey, congratulations you made a great choice. Sometimes the hardest step is just at the starting line. Starting anything new can be quite intimidating and somewhat confusing as to what to buy. Don't be intimidated starting yoga, I gathered the 8 Must-Have Products For Busy Mom's Beginning Yoga.
You don't need to go out there and buy all yoga equipment, I will guide you with the basic budget-friendly essentials that are more than enough for just starting yoga. If you managed to squeeze in yoga classes into your busy schedule, kudos for you. Just keep in mind that there are many different types of Yoga classes so as a newbie it can be confusing. I suggest starting with a beginner class. It will teach you the basic of poses, and get you comfortable with the postures.
Feel at ease that a yoga studio is a judgment-free zone. All yoga instructor is super friendly and will guide you and help you in every way. Go in there with a positive mind and you'll see how the outcome will be. Don't be afraid to ask questions and trust me you won't be judged if you can't do a pose.
You don't need an expensive mat, for a beginner you just need a non-slip, comfortable and stretchy. With all the exercises and poses you will be doing on the floor, you definitively want a mat that's comfortable. Most studios offer yoga mat, but if you don't want to you can bring your own. The Classic Yoga Mat and the Extra thick Yoga Mat are budget-friendly under $20.
You will definitely need a bag for carrying your mat around. It will make transporting your mat easier, prevent from damaging and losing its shape. It also helps protect your mat from getting dirty.
Yoga Block is another great tool for beginners. As a newbie, your balance is still a bit unsteady, block help you get into the poses. Another benefit of the block that helps you maintain posture when you can't reach the floor.
The Metal D-Ring Yoga Strap is also excellent for beginners, it provides self-help getting into position. If you are still developing flexibility, the yoga strap will help on posture, alignment, and support. As a newbie, there are muscles that you're not used to moving and you will need the help and support.
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Yoga is still a workout and you will need a towel to wipe your sweat, a great one to use is Arida Yoga Towel. I like using a good super-absorbent microfiber towel that is soft and comfortable. I don't like using a hand towel that's rough on my face after sweating.
Grippy Yoga Gloves are non-slip and beginner friendly. They are extremely portable easy to just pack in your bag when traveling when you don't have a mat around.
If you have bad knees or joint pain the Yoga Knee Pad will be a great relief. It will add comfort while executing the poses and eliminate pain. Having a bad knee due to an injury can make it difficult and uncomfortable to execute certain poses that can make you to easily give up.


For the first time in my recent memory, I was in a quandary about who to vote for in the federal byelection for Victoria.
Was it because I didn't see anyone on the list I connected with as much as Denise Savoie, who I've known since my days covering Victoria city council, and trusted as someone who would do what she said she'd do as an MP? Probably.
For someone like myself who puts a lot of stock in personal connections – how does candidate X come across in a face-to-face meeting or interview?
I regret professionally that I didn't take the opportunity to do that this time around. Especially so, given that I live in the riding.
As someone who vigorously promotes the importance of exercising one's right to vote, and being part of the process, I felt compelled to cast my ballot, but not spoil it.
On election night eve – yes, and election day morning – I set to reading as much as I could about the candidates to get a sense of who I'd most likely connect with if I was sitting across the table or having a coffee with them.
Like a nagging plumbing problem, the topic of sewage treatment kept coming up. For an issue that seems pretty much a done deal, at least in the eyes of the two regulating bodies – the provincial and federal governments – sewage treatment dominated any discussions or debate.
I believe we should spend money to solve the bigger problem affecting the marine environment, polluted stormwater. I've always felt that the furor around our flushing screened sewage into the ocean is based more on public relations than hard science or even economics.
As such, I found myself faced with trying to determine whose views or stand on sewage treatment best meshed with my own. I'm sure I wasn't the only person grappling with this decision. Among the many people I've talked to – neighbours, friends and family – more were concerned about property taxes increasing by hundreds of dollars than they were about opposition parties' views on the future of the Enbridge pipeline.
The hows and whens of sewage treatment have been percolating for years. But as plans inch closer to fruition, a few local politicians and an aggressive anti-treatment lobby group have brought it back to the surface of the public's consciousness.
I firmly believe that election winner NDP Murray Rankin's hardline stance on treatment, that we need it now, not 20 years down the road – echoing NDP environmental policy – alienated him from many NDP voters who felt he was out of touch with the mood of the people.
The Green Party's Donald Galloway, voicing an approach of "we'll eventually need it, but let's see how flexible the government is on the timing," seemed the next best bet for me and no doubt many others.
University of Victoria political science professor James Lawson threw cold water on the sewage theory. He noted that Liberal candidate Paul Summerville – strongly anti-treatment from the get-go – was not rewarded for his stance by the voters, finishing fourth with barely 5,000 votes.
Watching the polling numbers come in, however, seeing Galloway lead or stay within 100 votes of Rankin until late in the count, I couldn't help but come back to the treatment issue.
The mood of supporters at Rankin's and Galloway's election night headquarters spoke volumes about their approaches.
Simply being in the running so late was a gift for the Greens, since few, if any pundits picked them to do so well. Their jubilation and sense of victory – no matter the result – showed humility and respect for the electoral process.
If Rankin won, it was because he was supposed to win. The NDP supporters who gathered in the plush Fairmont Empress Crystal Ballroom for a gala celebration, a coronation of sorts, appeared nervous as they watched the seesaw vote count.
In the end, their man could breathe a sigh of relief, having dodged an electoral bullet.
I hope the NDP learned a valuable lesson Monday night.
You can't bank on support when your candidate is no more known than the next person on the ballot, and especially when there's an opportunity to turn a brown issue green.
Don Descoteau is editor of the Victoria News.


Stokes and M.I.A. celebrated a 24 piece permanent display at Casa Borda in Taxco, Mexico this month. The Borda, built in 1711, is known for its past shows featuring the works of Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, as well as William Spratling. The vivid images were enthusiastically welcomed by professors from UNAM and various dignitaries from the state of Guerrero.
"The etched faces in each print captures the expressions and hardships of life in all the Americas and the 'Mother World'." She went on to say, " ...it also showed strength and conviction in a state of survival that only a people of genuine character can attain."
The Borda held a ribbon cutting ceremony (bottom left). Stokes gave an eloquent speech to the crowd (top left).
Special Thanks to Directora Rosario Cambray Garcia of the Casa Borda and C. Javier Escalante Sabrino, Director of Culture and Tourism.


The move follows a surge in potentially dangerous encounters between drones and regular air traffic.
Thinking about getting a drone in the near future? You are now going to have to register that drone with the US government. Issues with air traffic interference have led to the decision to require registration of drones after reports of over 100 close encounters with rogue drones per month. The government wants to send the message that flying in national airspace is a serious matter and must be controlled.
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Tasmania's very own unique wasabi. Accept no substitutes.
You've probably tasted wasabi in fine dining restaurants or on a trip to Japan.
Shima Wasabi is the largest commercial wasabi farm in Australia. Located in Tasmania's temperate northwest and founded by Stephen Welsh, Shima Wasabi utilises a unique hydroponic growing system that enables a controlled growing environment. Almost all parts of the plant are edible, with the stems being harvested and cleaned before packing to send direct to restaurants around Australia for grating and mixing to make fresh wasabi paste. Other parts of the plant are sorted into a range of uses for both fresh and dried product, with less than 10% of harvested material going to waste.
Enthusiasts will soon have fresh wasabi available for experimenting in the kitchen at home.
Shima Wasabi is expanding the existing crop and building a new greenhouse that will enable a doubling of production. Shima Wasabi Powder is one of the few 100% wasabi powders available and offers a superior taste to some of the horseradish substitute pastes you might find in sachets or tubes.
Most powdered wasabi sold across the world is made from horseradish, not wasabi.
The chemical in wasabi that provides its initial pungency is the volatile allyl isothiocyanate , which is released by the grating of the plant stem. Release of the chemical is a natural defence mechanism, which also occurs when the plant is damaged.
Research has shown that the isothiocyanate compounds produced by the plant inhibit microbe growth, perhaps with implications for preserving food against spoilage and suppressing oral bacterial growth.
Because the burning sensations of wasabi are not oil-based, they are short-lived compared to the effects of chili peppers, and are washed away with more food or liquid. The sensation is felt primarily in the nasal passage and can be quite painful depending on the amount consumed.
Inhaling or sniffing wasabi vapor has an effect like smelling salts, a property exploited by researchers attempting to create a smoke alarm for the deaf. The 2011 Ig Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to the researchers for determining the ideal density of airborne wasabi to wake people in the event of an emergency.
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Is Brad Pitt In Sherlock Holmes After All?
We've known for months that, if Guy Ritchie ever managed to include arch-nemesis Moriarty in his current incarnation of Sherlock Holmes, he would be played by Brad Pitt. The question that dogged everyone even up until the movie's release, though, was whether Pitt would actually be part of the new movie, as opposed to being brought on as the main villain for Holmes 2.
OK, I guess here come the SPOILERS.
If you've seen Holmes, you know that Moriarty is only shown behind dark shadows, and only heard as a gruff English voice speaking to Rachel McAdams' Irene Adler and showing off a fancy handgun or two. It never even occurred to me that it was Pitt's voice behind that English accent, but UGO's Matt Patches asked Ritchie himself, and, well, Ritchie hedged.
Patches: I have to ask, who plays the voice of Moriarty in this movie?
Guy Ritchie: I'm not going to tell you.
Matt Patches: I have to say, it sounded a little like Brad Pitt.
Of course, you can go either way on this-- either it really was Pitt's voice and Ritchie wants to keep the surprise, or it wasn't Pitt's voice but Ritchie wants you to believe it was when Pitt plays Moriarty in Holmes 2. What this reminds me most of is when everyone asked Tom Ford about a voice on the phone in A Single Man, a voice that distinctly belonged to Mad Men star Jon Hamm. Ford airily responded every time that he didn't know who the voice was, thanks to an agent dispute or some such. But we all knew it was Hamm anyway.
With Pitt it's a little trickier, since you can't really tell for sure who it is. So those of you who want to believe, congratulations! Guy Ritchie's avoiding the question clearly indicates that it really is Pitt's voice. And those who are skeptical, congratulations! Guy Ritchie is clearly just trying to drive you crazy. Thanks for playing, everyone.


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Interview with Writer/Director Rebecca Miller (Maggie's Plan) – It was an honor sitting down with writer/director Rebecca Miller to talk about her film "Maggie's Plan", which opened in the USA on May 20th, and opens in Canada on June 10th. The film stars Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Travis Fimmel, Bill Hader, and Maya Rudolph.
Interview with Cinematographer Adam Stone (Midnight Special, Take Shelter) – In his brief career, Adam Stone has already established himself as one of the top DPs in the industry today.
FilmFreeway Founder Zachary Jones – 2 Year Anniversary Interview – FilmFreeway has taken the film industry by storm since this indy startup launched 2 years ago. It is now the #1 platform in the world for filmmakers to submit their films and screenplays to festivals, trumping Withoutabox, which is owned and operated by the billion $ corporation Amazon. It's quite an achievement. And they have succeeded by doing the right thing, and with integrity.
Interview with Cinematographer Natasha Braier (The Neon Demon, The Rover)– Natasha Braier is a Director of Photography on the rise. Her list of credits is already impressive, but 2016 could be her banner year. She is set to film "American Express", directed by Nash Edgerton and starring Charlize Theron. Her film, "The Neon Demon", will be coming out later this year. It stars Keanu Reeves & Elle Fanning, and is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Bronson).
Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Michael Corenblith (Apollo 13, The Blind Side) – What an honor it was to talk with the amazing Production Designer Michael Corenblith. His resume is filled with some of the best movies in the last 20 years, including: Saving Mr. Banks, The Campaign, Game Change, Dinner for Schmucks, The Blind Side, Frost/Nixon, Apollo 13.
Interview with Stunt Performer Adam Kirley (Batman Begins, Casino Royale, Grimsby) – Adam Kirley is one of the best stunt performers in the world today. He has performed in over 60 films in the last 16 years, including: Iron Man 3, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, X-Men: First Class, Terminator Salvation, and Munich. He was Daniel Craig's stunt double in the landmark James Bond movie "Casino Royale". He is also a Screen Actors Guild and World Stunt Award winner.
Interview with Storyboard Artist Robert Castillo (X-Men: Apocalypse, Star Wars: Episode VII) – It was an honor sitting down with one of the more sought out storyboard artists in Hollywood. In just the last year, Robert has worked on "Star Wars", "Fifty Shades of Black", "Ride Along 2", "Keanu", "Captain America: Civil War", "Bad Neighbours 2", "X-Men: Apocalypse", and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".
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He is now provost and vice president of academic affairs at University of Louisiana Lafayette, his alma mater. said Anderson, president of the faculty senate at Georgia Southern and associate.
Gov. Kathleen Blanco has named a professor emeritus at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette as the state's next poet laureate. Darrell Bourque's two-year appointment must be confirmed by the state.
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ABC reports that Jeb is in, kinda:
Jeb Bush announced this morning that he will "actively explore the possibility of running for president of the United States."
Bush said he made the decision over the Thanksgiving holiday in consultation with his family.
"As a result of these conversations and thoughtful consideration of the kind of strong leadership I think America needs, I have decided to actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States," he said in a message posted on Facebook today.
"In January, I also plan to establish a Leadership PAC that will help me facilitate conversations with citizens across America to discuss the most critical challenges facing our exceptional nation. The PAC's purpose will be to support leaders, ideas and policies that will expand opportunity and prosperity for all Americans," Bush said in the message, which he also tweeted. "In the coming months, I hope to visit with many of you and have a conversation about restoring the promise of America."
At National Review, Eliana Johnson writes of Cruz:
His strategists aren't planning to make a big play for so-called independent voters in the general election if Cruz wins the Republican nomination. According to several of the senator's top advisers, Cruz sees a path to victory that relies instead on increasing conservative turnout; attracting votes from groups — including Jews, Hispanics, and Millennials — that have tended to favor Democrats; and, in the words of one Cruz strategist, "not getting killed with independents."
The strategy has its critics. Henry Olsen of the Ethics and Public Policy Center calls it "fantasy." The Republican base, he says, simply isn't large enough to win an election nationally, and the Republican nominee must "energize establishment Republicans and people who don't call themselves conservatives."
At National Journal, Rick Santorum talks to Alex Roarty:
Look, the last time around, it turned out to be a pretty good thing to be under the radar the whole time and not be shot at by everybody at the very first go. And you had an opportunity to build out your team. And so, if we do this again, it looks like we'll have a similar opportunity this time around. Usually you don't get two chances at that.
Also at National Journal, Shane Goldmacher writes of Rand Paul's outreach to the US Chamber and the broader business community:
Paul's political team has made a point of reaching out to influencers at the chamber and across Washington to aggressively "correct the record," as they see it, about misconceptions about their boss. Throughout 2014, Paul's media strategist, Rex Elsass, hosted a series of off-the-record dinners at his Capitol Hill home to introduce the Kentucky senator to some of Washington's power brokers. Reed, who managed Bob Dole's 1996 presidential bid, attended one such meal this spring along with Paul, Paul's wife, Kelley, and others that stretched deep into the night.
There is also activity on the Democratic side. At RealClearPolitics, Scott Conroy notes Elizabeth Warren's use of the present tense:
In a Monday morning interview with NPR, the first-term Massachusetts Democrat was asked four different variations of the same query: Would she consider running for president in 2016?
In each instance, Warren answered the same way she has whenever someone wants to know if she harbors White House ambitions: "I am not running for president."
That statement may sound like a Shermanesque denial at first blush, but placed in its proper context, it is anything but.
As NPR's Steve Inskeep and many other observers have noticed, Warren always answers the presidential query in the present tense and assiduously avoids any deviation that might rule out a future bid.
Warren may not be "running for president" at the moment, but neither is anyone else, for that matter.
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Through the Brazilian Wilderness: Tweed Roosevelt's Excellent Adventure
January 8, 2018 | By Alex Strachan
In 1914, just five years after serving two terms as the 25th President of the United States, avid outdoorsman and lifelong adventurer Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and the legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon (top, both far right) undertook an epic expedition into the heart of the Amazon jungle, ostensibly to chart an unknown river and, one supposes, find El Dorado, the mythical Lost City of Gold.
It ended badly. Three expeditioneers died in the jungle, and the president himself was lucky to escape with his life.
Tuesday, as part of PBS's American Experience showcase, filmmaker John Maggio's absorbing, often eye-opening documentary Into the Amazon follows Roosevelt's great-grandson, Tweed Roosevelt (right, pointing), and ex-New York Times Rio de Janeiro bureau-chief Larry Rohter as they retrace the elder Roosevelt's muddy bootprints into one of the darkest, most impenetrable jungles remaining on the planet.
It's 2017 — or at least it was when Into the Amazon was filmed — so how hard could it be? We're living in the age of GPS, Lady Gaga, and cellphone service, after all. Venturing into the Amazon, as fearsome as it sounds, should be no more difficult than a walk in the park, right? As long as the battery on your iPhone lasts, how hard can it be?
Pretty damn hard, as it turns out, filmmaker Maggio told a room full of reporters at this past summer's semi-annual gathering of the Television Critics Association in Beverly Hills, Calif. — a somewhat more sedate and civilized venue than the headwaters of the Mantaro and Apurimac Rivers. There are rainforests, and then there are jungles, and then there is the Amazon. It's a place where it's easy enough to lose faith in one's leader, Maggio said, sitting alongside Rohter and 21st-century jungle survivor Tweed Roosevelt.
"To your earlier question about losing faith in your leader," Maggio said, "we had one of the locals, his name was Abhijius. He spoke an Indian dialect that I, that nobody understood. But he had previously taken — or tried to take — David Beckham on a motorcycle tour all the way across the Amazon. Beckham was on a bit of a vision quest. In the end, Beckham — 'I would go anywhere in the world with Abhijius,' Beckham is said to have said — that he gave him these designer boots that he'd worn the whole time.
"So the only thing that Abhijius could say to me in English was 'Beckham boots.' And that's all I needed to know."
The younger Roosevelt is wise enough to know that he never was cut out for jungle travel, but the idea of following in the footsteps of his great-uncle intrigued him. After all, how hard could it be?
"To begin with, when somebody called me up and said, 'Do you want to go on this expedition?', I listened. I always kind of thought about it in an abstract way, something I might want to do, but I'd never done anything about it, and I'm not the explorer type. It's not the sort of thing I do normally.
"When I was on the phone, I thought, 'Gee, this sounds neat.' But it also sounded like it wasn't actually going to happen. So I could get credit for saying I was going to go do this, and then not actually have to do it.
"And then, unfortunately, one day there I was, on the river."
Hel-lo!
"There were several things," Roosevelt said. "First of all, how much the same it was. And second, how much my impression of how hard it was hard for us, but how much harder it must have been for them. Much, much harder. And my respect for their abilities and what they achieved on this, just to survive, went way up. It was still grueling, but it was much easier for us.
"We had, for example, freeze-dried food. They had real food. It weighed a lot. And what they call canoes were these dugouts that were 2,500 pounds. You had to use block-and-tackle to drag them around the rapids.
"And where there were rapids, the jungle wasn't easy. I mean, that's why there are rapids! Hel-lo! So the jungle was very difficult."
"I've sort of retraced, if you will, a lot of (Theodore Roosevelt's) trips. Because it was so difficult for him, because it was so unpleasant, because he almost died, I could feel, for whatever reason, the dark, negative side of this, going into this jungle, as opposed to the Bighorn Mountains or some of the other places I had been."
All in all, he suggested, it's more relaxing to read Joseph Conrad than to actually live the experience.
At least, in the 21st century, one can count on cell service, though. Rohter, as a career foreign correspondent, is used to being uncomfortable conditions in far-flung, tropical locations. He's learned how to get out of a jam.
"I first went into the Amazon in 1978, as a Newsweek correspondent," Rohter said. "I told them, 'I'm going to be gone three weeks. I'll call you when I get back.' There was no way then to communicate with the outside world. The last time I made a journalistic trip, in 2007, I was on a canoe in the middle of the Rio Negro, and my cell phone kept ringing. I was a hundred miles north of Manaus."
A hundred miles, in the Amazon, is nothing, though.
"There are vast areas of the Amazon where you can't get a signal," Roosevelt said. "That hundred miles is nothing. I mean, you're right, I'm not arguing with you. But there are places on Martha's Vineyard, where I live, where I can't get a signal.
"You have to remember the Amazon is huge. To give you an idea, the Amazon River itself is, I think 13 or 15 times larger than the Mississippi. There are a thousand major rivers flowing into it. We're talking real rivers here, rivers approaching the size of the Hudson. There's so much there, and so little of it has been looked at, even minimally. Each river has hundreds, perhaps thousands, of tributaries. Yes, you can have a GPS. You can know where you are. But there's still a lot of adventure to be had."
Size isn't all that matters, either.
"Trying to navigate a flooded forest at night, when you have to go two hours to just get back to your camp, you rely on the indigenous people so much. They can tell you a caiman has red eyes, the anaconda's got blue eyes. You're watching this entire cycle of life go on in front of you. Then you get back to camp, and you're watching moths the size of bats, and the bats are eating them. And then the owls show up, and the owls start eating the bats. And all of this is happening in front of you, while you're trying to keep your wits about you."
Does El Dorado actually exist, TVWW wanted to know.
"Cities, no," Rohter said. "Tribes, yes. We know from helicopters, flying over the Basin, and from FUNAI, the Brazilian government's National Indian Foundation, that there are still uncontacted tribes in the western Amazon.
"But when you talk about lost cities, you're probably thinking about the Fawcett book, The Lost City of Z, and the movie that just came out. That's just kind of lunacy, all that stuff. If there were cities, they would have been discovered by now. But tribes are an entirely different story."
One thing soon came clear to everyone involved in the expedition, though, and everyone associated with making Into the Amazon: Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was a mensch. A man's man.
Admirers of the present occupant of the White House often draw comparisons to the older Roosevelt, who was also a Republican.
"I'm afraid that I can't tell you what I actually think about that," the younger Roosevelt said. "It's absurd. One thing I do say when people make that comparison is, 'Yes, there are characteristics similar to both (Teddy Roosevelt) and our president, one being they both spoke a lot and said what they thought, And both are from New York. But the difference is that TR thought about it before he said it."
Teddy Roosevelt survived his Amazon adventure — barely — but he didn't live happily ever after. Within five years, he died in his sleep, on Jan. 6, 1919, from a blood clot that lodged in his lungs. He was just 60, a whippersnapper by modern-day terms. But he had done something few outsiders had accomplished: He had made it to the heart of the Amazon and came back alive to tell about it.
Into the Amazon premieres Tuesday, Jan. 9 on PBS at 9 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.
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Annabelle took first place at the international box office with $26.5 million this weekend.
The prequel to The Conjuring opened to a stunning $11.7 million in Mexico. That's the biggest debut ever for a horror movie, and ranks third for the year behind The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Transformers: Age of Extinction. Mexico is already the movie's highest-grossing market ahead of fellow Latin American territory Brazil ($11.5 million).
So far, Annabelle has earned an impressive $126.7 million overseas. The Conjuring ended its overseas run at $181 million; that now looks like a reasonable goal for Annabelle as well.
Annabelle is an American supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti, produced by James Wan, and written by Gary Dauberman. It is both a prequel to and spin-off of The Conjuring. The film stars Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton, and Alfre Woodard, and was released worldwide on October 3, 2014.
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class ChromeLoggingTest : public testing::Test {
 public:
  // Stores the current value of the log file name environment
  // variable and sets the variable to new_value.
  void SaveEnvironmentVariable(std::string new_value) {
    scoped_ptr<base::Environment> env(base::Environment::Create());
    if (!env->GetVar(env_vars::kLogFileName, &environment_filename_))
      environment_filename_ = "";

    env->SetVar(env_vars::kLogFileName, new_value);
  }

  // Restores the value of the log file nave environment variable
  // previously saved by SaveEnvironmentVariable().
  void RestoreEnvironmentVariable() {
    scoped_ptr<base::Environment> env(base::Environment::Create());
    env->SetVar(env_vars::kLogFileName, environment_filename_);
  }

 private:
  std::string environment_filename_;  // Saves real environment value.
};

// Tests the log file name getter without an environment variable.
TEST_F(ChromeLoggingTest, LogFileName) {
  SaveEnvironmentVariable("");

  FilePath filename = logging::GetLogFileName();
  ASSERT_NE(FilePath::StringType::npos,
            filename.value().find(FILE_PATH_LITERAL("chrome_debug.log")));

  RestoreEnvironmentVariable();
}

// Tests the log file name getter with an environment variable.
TEST_F(ChromeLoggingTest, EnvironmentLogFileName) {
  SaveEnvironmentVariable("test value");

  FilePath filename = logging::GetLogFileName();
  ASSERT_EQ(FilePath(FILE_PATH_LITERAL("test value")).value(),
            filename.value());

  RestoreEnvironmentVariable();
}

#if defined(OS_LINUX) && (!defined(NDEBUG) || !defined(USE_LINUX_BREAKPAD))
// On Linux in Debug mode, Chrome generates a SIGTRAP.
// we do not catch SIGTRAPs, thus no crash dump.
// This also does not work if Breakpad is disabled.
#define EXPECTED_ASSERT_CRASHES 0
#else
#define EXPECTED_ASSERT_CRASHES 1
#endif

// Virtual keyboard build will start an extra renderer process (the extension
// process) for the virtual keyboard.
#if defined(USE_VIRTUAL_KEYBOARD)
#define EXPECTED_ASSERT_ERRORS 2
#else
#define EXPECTED_ASSERT_ERRORS 1
#endif

#if !defined(NDEBUG)  // We don't have assertions in release builds.
// Tests whether we correctly fail on renderer assertions during tests.
class AssertionTest : public UITest {
 protected:
  AssertionTest() {
#if defined(OS_WIN)
    // TODO(phajdan.jr): Make crash notifications on launch work on Win.
    wait_for_initial_loads_ = false;
#endif
    launch_arguments_.AppendSwitch(switches::kRendererAssertTest);
  }
};

// Launch the app in assertion test mode, then close the app.
#if defined(OS_WIN)
// http://crbug.com/26715
#define Assertion DISABLED_Assertion
#elif defined(OS_MACOSX)
// Crash service doesn't exist for the Mac yet: http://crbug.com/45243
#define Assertion DISABLED_Assertion
#endif
TEST_F(AssertionTest, Assertion) {
  expected_errors_ = EXPECTED_ASSERT_ERRORS;
  expected_crashes_ = EXPECTED_ASSERT_CRASHES;
}
#endif  // !defined(NDEBUG)

#if !defined(OFFICIAL_BUILD)
// Only works on Linux in Release mode with CHROME_HEADLESS=1
class CheckFalseTest : public UITest {
 protected:
  CheckFalseTest() {
#if defined(OS_WIN)
    // TODO(phajdan.jr): Make crash notifications on launch work on Win.
    wait_for_initial_loads_ = false;
#endif
    launch_arguments_.AppendSwitch(switches::kRendererCheckFalseTest);
  }
};

#if defined(OS_WIN)
// http://crbug.com/38497
#define CheckFails FLAKY_CheckFails
#elif defined(OS_MACOSX)
// Crash service doesn't exist for the Mac yet: http://crbug.com/45243
#define CheckFails DISABLED_CheckFails
#endif
// Launch the app in assertion test mode, then close the app.
TEST_F(CheckFalseTest, CheckFails) {
  expected_errors_ = EXPECTED_ASSERT_ERRORS;
  expected_crashes_ = EXPECTED_ASSERT_CRASHES;
}
#endif  // !defined(OFFICIAL_BUILD)

// Tests whether we correctly fail on browser crashes during UI Tests.
class RendererCrashTest : public UITest {
 protected:
  RendererCrashTest() {
#if defined(OS_WIN)
    // TODO(phajdan.jr): Make crash notifications on launch work on Win.
    wait_for_initial_loads_ = false;
#endif
    launch_arguments_.AppendSwitch(switches::kRendererCrashTest);
  }
};

#if defined(OS_LINUX) && !defined(USE_LINUX_BREAKPAD)
// On Linux, do not expect a crash dump if Breakpad is disabled.
#define EXPECTED_CRASH_CRASHES 0
#else
#define EXPECTED_CRASH_CRASHES 1
#endif

#if defined(OS_MACOSX)
// Crash service doesn't exist for the Mac yet: http://crbug.com/45243
#define MAYBE_Crash DISABLED_Crash
#elif defined(OS_CHROME)
#define MAYBE_Crash FLAKY_Crash
#else
#define MAYBE_Crash Crash
#endif
// Launch the app in renderer crash test mode, then close the app.
TEST_F(RendererCrashTest, MAYBE_Crash) {
  scoped_refptr<BrowserProxy> browser(automation()->GetBrowserWindow(0));
  ASSERT_TRUE(browser.get());
  ASSERT_TRUE(browser->WaitForTabCountToBecome(1));
  expected_crashes_ = EXPECTED_CRASH_CRASHES;
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Pelco is not known for its software. While the company is one of the largest global analog surveillance providers, this is primarily for its cameras and recorders. However, Pelco does have VMS software. As they and other incumbents move to IP, these offerings will receive more attention.
In this test, we examine Pelco's Digital Sentry VMS software - ControlPoint client v. 7.0, DSAdmin v. 4.3 and DS service v. 6.8. The test was hosted on a Windows XP machine, connected to the IQinVision Series 4, Pelco Sarix IXE20DN and Sony SNC-CH140 cameras. You can test the software yourself (with the DS4U free edition). Note that the DS4U edition only supports Pelco IP cameras (while the full Digital Sentry supports 3rd party IP cameras).
Compare to our test results of Axis Camera Station (for a single camera vendor solution) or Exacq (for a multi-camera vendor solution) that provides comparable features and functionality.
When evaluating Pelco Digital Sentry, the following 9 key criteria / decision points should be considered.
The strongest aspect of Pelco's DS is the simplicity of its client (specifically, ControlPoint and QuickSetup).
The weakest aspect of Pelco's DS is large scale capabilities (limitations in enterprise management, 3rd party system support, video distribution, redundancy, etc.).
The pricing (with promotion) is attractive for predominantly Pelco systems (though the pricing is somewhat complex and difficult to compare - see details inside).
With this noted, systems that are to be deployed or managed by 'traditional' security users (i.e., guards, low voltage technicians) will likely find the system easy to use and sufficient for their needs (except for advanced administration). For Pelco-centric deployments, the relatively low price will also increase appeal. For systems with a mixture of 3rd party cameras, the pricing will be higher but the simplicity generally remains.
The major issue with using Pelco DS will be for larger scale systems with hundreds or thousands of cameras or those that need extensive 3rd party integration. For these types of applications, Pelco DS will be at a competitive disadvantage to systems such as Milestone Corporate, Genetec Omnicast, DVTel Latitude, etc. Pelco offers a large scale IP video system of its own, Endura. However, as we have not tested it, we cannot assess it.
The Pelco Global Training Institute (PGI) provides on-line training videos in addition to screencasts on general topics such as megapixel technology to product specific introductions.
With the current release, factory training is not required for dealers to purchase or deploy the DS software.
Both users and administrators may find the documentation to be outdated and confusing. [Note: Pelco responded that they are in the process of revising documentation to alleviate the issue and target to fix this by the end of May 2010].
It is recommend to use the DS Quick Setup Wizard (installed by default) for initial setup of cameras.
No enterprise user management, maps, etc.
DS4U supports Windows XP, Server 2003 and Vista, Windows 7 operating systems (both 32 and 64 bit OS versions).
Access control is limited to Amag and Continuum. IP camera manufacturer support is listed in the release notes and users should consult with Pelco support on specific models.
Supported camera manufacturers include: ACTi, Arecont Vision, Axis, Bosch, Canon, DVTel, Grandeye, ImpathNetworks, IPX, IQInvision, JVC, NetBotz, Panasonic, Sony and Vivotek. Review a list of 3rd party supported models.
A number of factors impact pricing for Pelco's DS software, increasing complexity and potential confusion.
A 4 channel version of the software supporting only Pelco IP cameras (called DS4U) is available for free.
Additionally, Pelco currently has a promotion, called Super Deals, running at least to ASIS / October 2010. This promotion waives the base license fee and first 4 Pelco IP cameras fees for systems with more than 4 Pelco IP cameras.
Pelco's discounting structure differs from commonly provided by other VMS vendors. Specifically, their dealer discount percentage is higher. This makes a direct comparison between Pelco's MSRP and others more challenging (and we do not disclose dealer pricing as a rule).
On face value, the MSRPs are far higher than comparable non-Enterprise VMS software systems. Even with normalizing their higher MSRPs, the pricing for 3rd party IP cameras is moderately higher and the base fee remains significant.
With the current promotions (waiving the base fee and the license fee for the first 4 Pelco IP cameras), even with a mix of 3rd party IP cameras, the pricing is fairly competitive. However, if or when the promotion ends, the pricing would be a significant (negative) factor.
Pelco DS does not charge any annual or ongoing support/maintenance fees for software upgrades or phone support.
The following screencast provides usability highlights of Pelco's VMS, in addition to items we found challenging.
The following screencast examines how to configure/setup Pelco's Digital Sentry VMS system.
The following screencast examines monitoring live video with Pelco's Digital Sentry VMS software.
The following screencast examines how to conduct investigations with Pelco's Digital Sentry VMS software.
The main navigation tabs at the top will separate the Setup, Live and Search modes via tabs.
When in the live mode, the secondary navigation bar on the left provides the Systems tab. The virtual matrix will populate on the right and cameras can be viewed by double-clicking within the structure tree or dragging the icon to the desired viewing pane.
Multiple cameras can be viewed in a matrix layout providing more than one pane.
After choosing the live view from the main navigation tabs at the top, the operator can double-click via the structure tree or drag those multiple cameras into the desired viewing panes.
The viewing panes within the virtual matrix are dynamic (can be dragged from pane-to-pane).
Playback does not exist within the live view - Quick Review will not keep the operator in the live mode but will add another tab to the top of the matrix area (Setup, Search, Live, etc.).
By default, alarm pop-up notifications are disabled.
The operator will navigate to the Setup button > Alarm Page > is then presented with several alarm notification options - to notify on motion detection, allowing each system to be individually configured for alarm notifications, then specify how to display those (new tab, window, etc.).
Within the Live view, the operator can load the RecorderNotifications from the Systems tree into a matrix pane. This should populate, in real-time, the same alarm notifications displayed in the alarm tab (camera disconnected, motion detected, etc.).
In a release expected this month (April 2010 at time of this publication), Pelco will expand the alarm functionality to a more features of an alarm page in addition to the ability to search for alarm events. Be sure to check any release notes for official changes. We've only briefly seen the updated interface and withhold any comments in regards to the upgrade.
The main Search button at the top-left will provide a new Search tab. From here, use Search for the time-based search. The operator is then presented with the matrix view options and what time and dates to search via drop down for start and end.
Be default, no camera is loaded into the matrix view so that is a required step, regardless of what camera was being viewed in the live mode. To be clear, the camera must be dragged in when in the search mode. Double-clicking the camera in the structure tree will load a new tab for live monitoring of that camera.
When a camera is loaded into the matrix layout, a timeline bar appears at the bottom with graph-like indicators on motion detected. This allows the investigator to drag their mouse to select the desired time frame and fine-tune their search criteria.
Navigating to the same search tab from the previous question, the investigator simply double-clicks on another camera or drags it into the desired viewing pane. With multiple cameras loaded in the matrix layout, motion indicator will visually differentiate devices within the timeline.
After selecting a desired time frame to playback, toolbar options will appear above the matrix area. The disc with arrow icon is the export option, click this and the investigator has an option to export video or an image via radio buttons. To be clear, only one of these options can be selected per export.
All playback functions are presented on the user interface and are not hidden in any fashion. The only potential issue is that there are several playback options, all of which do not have labels - the investigator may find themselves hovering their mouse over the button to be reminded of it's function.
There are two ways an administrator can do this: 1) DSAdmin will provide a logical structure tree where cameras can be added manually via IP address or 2) use DS Quick Setup Wizard that walks the installer through detecting and configuring the camera.
The DSAdmin method is not recommended as settings MUST match the camera and the software will not filter out unsupported settings. For example, if the IP camera does not natively support 1920x1080 but the installer configures for that resolution, the camera silently fails (no notification on the error). The software will not detect that the camera does not support this resolution.
This is the reason we (and Pelco) suggests using the DS Quick Setup Wizard to help reduce the chance for error and frustration.
The VAUs are independent of each other and no central user management features are offered. The administrator will need to ensure that a user requiring access to multiple system is manually added to each. Additionally, the option for Active Directory or Windows user integration is also not an option.
In DSAdmin, each account can be restricted by cameras, followed by functionalities. For example, they may have permissions to view 6 of the 8 available cameras on that VAU, then specify no live video permissions.
This is not an available feature.
Within DS ControlPoint, the oeprator can choose between four different reports: Camera Usage, Activity Report - Client, Activity Report - Administration and Configuration Report. These can be formatted in either RTF (uses Microsoft WordPad) or HTML (uses web browser).
This occurs out of the user interface using a executable install file. Additionally, there is no sophisticated central server management. For each server that requires an upgrade, the administrator will need to access the local desktop to launch the install.
Using the installation process via Installshield, the administrator will find it very easy to get the server installed.
The administrator should note that DS Quick Setup Wizard will aid in potentially less frustration and errors compared to using DSAdmin. Otherwise, installing the server is simple with no complex steps.
No, the install process is slightly changed but can use the same executable. Instead of choosing to install both server and client viewing software, the administrator just chooses the viewing software (DS ControlPoint).
Users should note that SmartSearch will require a camera with H.264 or MPEG capabilities. This is required to conduct the fixed location (region) searching. Only after this is configured will the SmartSearch option be available in DS ControlPoint.
The live stream will dynamically be adjusted by dropping frames.
What, if any, VMS functionalities regulary take more than 10 seconds to load?
An administrator will want to note that reconnecting / logging into a VAU that is offline can take over 15 seconds. By default, the reconnect interval is set to 20.
A message will appear in the matrix pane stating, "No current frame to display." This indicates a technical connectivity issue such as packet loss.
DSAdmin offers a per camera setting for motion storage schedules. The administrator can choose between Fast (30 IPS), Medium (3.75 IPS) or Slow (1.87 IPS). A combination of these can exist within a single camera schedule.
DS ControlPoint provides Help via the main navigation buttons, represented with a question mark. Clicking this will load a .chm help file that a user can search and navigate toward various topics.
The use of DS Quick Setup will provide a limited number of camera configurations to simplify the workflow; however, the dependency of DSAdmin contrasts this approach. DSAdmin is an older, less user-friendly interface and requires a more tedious workflow. For example, as mentioned in the administration video, resolutions MUST be manually configured (matching the camera) if the system does not properly detect native camera capabilities.
With outdated documentation, an untrained operator will find administrative tasks in DSAdmin to be confusing. References made to certain functionality have either changed or under new nomenclature.
On the end-user side, the straightforward workflow proves to be simple and clean, making for a more pleasant experience.
Expert operators may find the system to be lacking of items such as large scale, enterprise live monitoring or sophisticated alarm management. In other words, it will be a walk in the park for expert operators.
The DS Quick Setup Wizard currently allow simultaneous Pelco cameras to be discovered, configured and added to the surveillance system. This is not possible in DSAdmin.
In the upcoming release, Pelco will be expanding the capabilities to third party IP cameras. We've only briefly tested this and have witnessed the discovery of several camera manufacturers. Once released, operators should verify compatibility with specific models as this list is quite limited.
VAUs are isolated from each other and users must be added to each server to access. There are no options for enterprise or central user/server management.
Assuming the user's account has been added to each VAU, they will have access via the left sidebar structure tree. They can load the cameras the same way (double-click or drag-n-drop).
With multiple systems added in DS ControlPoint Setup, the investigator simply navigates to the Search mode. With the recorders and associated cameras listed on the left structure tree, drag desired cameras to search in the matrix area. From here, the workflow is the same as mentioned above.


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With F-150 supply tight, Ford sales drop 3.5% in March
Bradford Wernle
Ford sold 67,706 F-series trucks in March, down 4.6 percent from a year ago.
DETROIT -- With stocks of the 2015 aluminum-body F-150 pickup still tight as the company ramps up production at its Kansas City Assembly Plant, Ford Motor Co. sales dropped 3.5 percent in March.
Ford continues to fill the pipeline with the redesigned F-150. Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service, said the Kansas City plant is now running three daily crews and the redesigned pickup accounted for 29 percent of retail sales in March.
Ford also produces 2015 F-150s at its Dearborn Assembly Plant in Michigan, where production began late last year.
LaNeve said supply of the 2015 model is running about 56 days and will be up to 60 days by the end of April.
"Dealer stock is going to be tight for the next couple of months. We've prioritized retail customers," LaNeve said today on Ford's monthly sales call. "We expect a solid stock position at the end of the second quarter, which will allow us to better meet the demand of retail and fleet customers."
Ford is concentrating on filling retail orders for the new pickup, and the company said retail sales were up 10 percent from a year ago.
The F-series remains Ford's biggest seller by far. Ford sold 67,706 of them in March, down 4.6 percent from a year ago. Ford does not list sales of the F-150 and Super Duty pickups separately.
LaNeve said F-series transaction prices jumped an average of $2,100 this March over last March.
Overall, Ford brand sales dropped 3.6 percent to 226,091, while Lincoln dropped 3.1 percent to 8,695.
By category, overall Ford car sales dropped 12 percent while light trucks rose 0.9 percent.
The Mustang was the only Ford brand car to post a sales gain for the month — up 36 percent to 12,663 on the strength of the redesigned 2015 model. Mustang has sold particularly well in crucial West Coast markets, LaNeve said.
But the rest of Ford's car fleet did not fare so well as car sales continued to fall compared with SUVs and pickups. Sales of the Taurus full-size sedan, including the Police Interceptor sedan, sank 37 percent to 4,164.
Other Ford cars also posted double-digit losses: the Fiesta, down 25 percent to 4,948; Focus, down 15 percent to 20,497; and Fusion, down 12 percent to 29,044. The C-Max fell 23 percent to 1,769.
On the SUV-crossover front, Escape sales dropped 8.4 percent to 26,303. LaNeve said some of that drop was because of a tight supply.
"We're running at about a 48-day supply for Escape," he said. "We'd like to be in the 60-65 day range. We feel very good about our Escape business."
The Explorer remained strong, jumping 19 percent to 23,058, including the Police Interceptor based on the Explorer.
Lincoln continued to rely on its two newest models, the MKZ midsize sedan and MKC compact crossover. Though MKZ sales dropped 30 percent to 2,842, it was still Lincoln's biggest seller. Lincoln sold 2,070 of the MKC, its newest nameplate.
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2. Prick each kumquat several times with a large needle.
3. Place kumquats in a large saucepan.
4. Pour enough boiling water to cover the kumquats and simmer, uncovered, until fruit is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain.
5, 6. Combine the sugar, lemon slices, and 1 quart water in a large saucepan.
7, 8. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
9, 10, 11. Add the kumquats and simmer gently until fruit is transparent, about 25 minutes.
12. Remove from heat and allow to stand, covered loosely, overnight for the fruit to plump.
13. Discard the lemon slices.
14, 15. Bring the mixture, again, to a boil.
16. Skim the kumquats from the syrup with a slotted spoon and place them in hot sterilized half-pint jars.
17. Continue to boil the syrup until it reaches 220 °F (105 °C) on candy thermometer, about 8 to 10 minutes.
18, 19. Pour the boiling syrup over the kumquats to cover, about 1/4 inch from the top of each jar.
20. Seal and allow to cool at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.
1 quarter water Wash kumquats thoroughly.
Prick each kumquat several times with a large needle.
Place kumquats in a large saucepan.
Pour enough boiling water to cover the kumquats and simmer, uncovered, until fruit is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain.
Combine the sugar, lemon slices, and 1 quart water in a large saucepan.
Add the kumquats and simmer gently until fruit is transparent, about 25 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to stand, covered loosely, overnight for the fruit to plump.
Bring the mixture, again, to a boil.
Skim the kumquats from the syrup with a slotted spoon and place them in hot sterilized half-pint jars.
Continue to boil the syrup until it reaches 220 °F (105 °C) on candy thermometer, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Pour the boiling syrup over the kumquats to cover, about 1/4 inch from the top of each jar.
Seal and allow to cool at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.
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I love this recipe! The photo of the fruit too is very appealing.
Thanks for the post. Looks great and it's just given me an idea of converting this into a jam.


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By Mallory RichardSeptember 28, 2009
Every now and then I feel as if Prime Minister Stephen Harper is justified in allegedly maintaining a gag order or a tight leash on his Members of Parliament. The controversies and scandals surrounding the federal government's funding of Toronto's Gay Pride Week are making this one of those times.
Since $400,000 in funding for Toronto's Gay Pride Week was announced at the beginning of the summer, Industry Minister Tony Clement has faced accusations of ordering his department to give special scrutiny to "gay-themed" events in its administration of the Marquee Tourism Events Program. He has also been accused of replacing Tourism Minister Diane Ablonzy as head of the program after the decision to fund Gay Pride was made.
I should be upfront in my support of Gay Pride Week. I feel it's a great time to be in Toronto — there's so much energy, colour, excitement and so many amazingly diverse people. I was pleased to hear that it was awarded $400,000 funding under the Marquee Program. So, how did this funding decision spiral out from being welcome financial support for a popular tourism event to become a hotly-debated Conservative party nightmare?
Enter Brad Trost.
Trost, a Conservative MP from Saskatchewan, told pro-life website LifeSiteNews.com that "the pro-life and the pro-family community should know and understand that the tourism funding money that went to the gay pride parade in Toronto was not government policy, was not supported by — I think it's safe to say by a large majority — of the MPs. This was a very isolated decision." In one apologetic statement, Trost implied that a fractured Conservative Party had a temporary lapse in judgment, during which a high-profile minister and her department decided to support a celebration of diversity (or as LifeSiteNews.com describes it, "full frontal nudity and public sex acts by homosexuals").
Fortunately for Trost, he has again faded into backbencher obscurity as larger insinuations of Conservative homophobia become headline news thanks to Liberal MP Marlene Jennings. Unfortunately for Stephen Harper, his party is losing credibility for spending $400,000 in an attempt to stimulate tourism in Toronto.
It would be unfair to assign all the blame to Trost, since he seems to be far from the only Canadian who will condemn something the moment it's associated with the LGBT* community. But with a single pandering statement, Trost shifted the focus of the Marquee Events Tourism Program from stimulating the economy and promoting tourism to re-hashing the fear some Canadians have for people who are different. If the country could get past that, maybe we could instead talk about how the $400,000 was ear-marked for increasing accessibility for people with disabilities. Or consider why this batch of federal funding has sparked such public outcry, when Gay Pride has received federal funding — though in smaller amounts — for years. Or ask whether social conservative interests were already accommodated by Ablonczy when she gave the Toronto event $400,000, but the Calgary Stampede, TIFF and a number of music and drama festivals each received between $2-3 million. Or whether big government spending, of which the $100 million Marquee Events Tourism Program is but one example, is going to help the country recover from recession, and whether it will be worth it later, when the deficit needs to be repaid.
Ironically, $400,000 to be spent over two years isn't even considered very much money in the context of government funding. Sure, it's more than four times what the Liberal government paid Rick Mercer to make commercials for its One Tonne Challenge, but it's a fraction of what other unpopular programmes have cost (long-range gun registry comes to mind). I do believe that governments should be prudent with every penny that's entrusted to them, but I also believe that, rather than bemoaning the "loss" of $400,000 of taxpayers' money, we should think about the $300 million that could be eaten up by another election. Or should I welcome an election? After all, just when I was about to congratulate the Conservatives for supporting Gay Pride, some of them decided it was a mistake for which they need to apologize.
Mallory Richard is a politically confused young graduate student at the U of M.
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Letter to the Editor – The Australian
Bob Sredersas.
Gift of a different sort
Fiona Harari's excellent piece in The Weekend Australian Magazine sheds an important light on the troubled legacy of Bob Sredersas and his Nazi past ("The Gift", 30-31/7).
When the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies first learned about these serious allegations in March, we contacted Wollongong City Council to offer our assistance to get to the bottom of Sredersas's history. We did so because the Jewish and broader Wollongong community deserved to know about this individual's true past.
The Jewish Board of Deputies welcomes council's response to the recent investigation and the actions it has taken in the wake of the findings. Together with the Sydney Jewish Museum, we are arranging for the report's author, Professor Konrad Kwiet, to brief Wollongong Council on Sredersas. We are also pleased that Wollongong Art Gallery has agreed to host a Courage to Care exhibition next year that informs and educates Australians about the dangers of prejudice, racism and discrimination.
In her piece Harari quotes Sredersas as having once said, "I have done some bad things in my life," adding: "I hope these (artworks) will be useful to the children of Wollongong."
As an opportunity to educate the community about the horrors of the Holocaust, his wish may have come true.
Darren Bark, chief executive, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies