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LOOKING for a "tree-change" in Loddon Shire has paid handsome dividends for former Melbourne couple Greg and Dede Williams.
They have a new home, Mrs Williams has found part-time work at the Council offices and Mr Williams has just been appointed the new caretaker of the Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park.
The family moved to Wedderburn from Melbourne's eastern suburbs in July, 2013.
"My family and I visited the caravan park a number of times over the past few years while we were looking for property and we've now bought a house in town and small farm nearby," Mr Williams said.
"I've just come off driving buses in Bendigo for two years after doing the same in Melbourne for four.
"In the past, I've also worked as a storeman for Coles Myer, in sheetmetal supervision, in carpentry and aged care.
"It's early days, but I can see some improvements that can be made to the running of the park and I will be addressing those.
"A number of community-based events we have coming up will bring visitors to the town, such as this month's engine rally and a trail ride organised by an Inglewood-based pony club.
"There's plenty for people to do around Wedderburn – I can point them towards gold detector hire, local bushwalks, the eucalyptus stew pot and old gold mine at Hard Hill Reserve, the Coach House Gallery and Museum and more.
"The park office has printed information for visitors, plus free self-drive audio CDs, and the information centre is close by, with a wealth of resources for travellers."
Popular visitor experiences in the area, all within easy driving distance, include Melville Caves in Kooyoora State Park, cycling and walking trails, rock climbing at Mt Kooyoora, browsing through the district's eclectic antiques and collectables stores, dropping in to major tourist destinations Simply Tomatoes and Boort's Star Spanner Sculpture Gardens, learning about olive oil production and, of course, gold fossicking.
Mr Williams is also expecting to benefit from the recent announcement that the park has been granted "CMCA-Friendly" status, allowing members of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia to claim a 10% discount on stopovers.
There are now about 300 caravan parks around Australia accepted as CMCA-Friendly, including 60 in Victoria.
"I'm looking forward to the role here," he said. "It's going to be a good experience."
Loddon Shire's Director Economy and Community Bryan McEwan said Council was looking at development plans for all of its caravan parks, including Wedderburn, and these should be finalised within the next few weeks.
"As for Wedderburn, we certainly want to preserve its feel and atmosphere and ensure it's a well serviced and well managed park," Mr McEwan said.
The Pioneer Caravan Park is set in quiet bushland and incorporates part of Wedderburn's former botanical gardens.
It offers three self-contained cabins, 60 powered sites and 25 unpowered sites, use of a camp kitchen, laundry facilities and a covered area with three electric barbecues.
For more information – or to make a booking – phone 5494 3301 or contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 5494 3489. Visit http://www.pioneercaravanpark.com.au/
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GetSafe is one of the newest all-wireless home security systems to hit the market in recent years. In spite of this newness, or perhaps partly because of it, current customer reviews indicate an extremely high level of satisfaction with GetSafe's easy DIY installation, smartphone-controlled system, and contract-free monthly protection regardless of the number of sensor points.
Customer service is easily accessed via toll-free number, email, online chat, or even through Facebook and Twitter. The website also has a number of easy-to-follow videos that make installation simple.
24/7 monitoring costs $29/month and is provided from a nationwide control center. Customers have made glowing comments on the responsiveness and professionalism of the monitoring representatives, even during the initial setup and testing process.
With many companies offering "free" equipment and installation, that may seem cost-prohibitive; on the other hand, once the customer makes the initial purchase of the Starter Kit and any desired add-ons (e.g. additional door/window sensors, pet-friendly motion detectors, flood detector, connected smoke alarm, Nest thermostats, wireless cameras, etc.), the equipment belongs to the customer and does not have to be returned when the service is terminated. Owning the equipment makes it incredibly easy and convenient to move the equipment to a new location—whether the customer is changing dorm rooms from one semester to another or making a cross-country relocation.
And, with no unsightly control panel hardware—all sensors, cameras, and other equipment can be monitored and controlled through a smartphone app or the available keyfob—both moving and using GetSafe's home security system is easy, modern, and completely wireless.
GetSafe also has a reasonable 14-day return policy: get a full refund, minus shipping costs to return the equipment, for any reason.
The only significant drawback we found is that GetSafe is not currently licensed in Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, or Rhode Island, making it unavailable in several major metropolitan areas such as Detroit, Chicago, and Baltimore.
In general, we're impressed with the number of options that GetSafe offers for the same monthly monitoring cost of $29; most other home security companies charge incrementally more for the number of sensors and features covered. We're confident that customers will appreciate the ability to get 24/7 coverage with no required contract, despite the somewhat steep upfront costs to purchase the equipment. GetSafe is a terrific option for home security systems.
Monitoring starts at $24.95/month for Comcast customers, $39.95 for non-Comcast customers.
Comcast Xfinity, the well-known cable television, telephone and internet provider, also offers home security systems and alarm monitoring packages. Overall we found Xfinity's offering in the world of home security to be overpriced and less impressive than many of the other similar services.
We'll start with the positives and say that the Xfinity home security system offers some of the most modern features in remote home security today. All plans come with the standard professional 24/7 alarm monitoring, remote cell phone or laptop access to your security system, live video monitoring, even the ability to remotely control the lights and thermostat in your home through your favorite electronic device. Fire, flood and carbon monoxide alerts, easy to use touch screen controls and many other bells and whistles are available with the Xfinity security system.
The problem is that it's all quite expensive when compared to other similar services. The entry level package that is being offered for $24.95/month is only available for Xfinity "triple-play" customers, which means you must also purchase cable TV, telephone landline, and internet services to get that price. If you don't, the entry level package goes up to $39.95/month, with an installation fee that starts at $99. What's more is that the $39.95/month package includes bare-bones equipment with only 3 door/window sensors and 1 motion detector.
We would think most people have more than 3 doors and windows, and would require the next level package which goes up to $49.95/month and a whopping $399 minimum installation cost. Even then you still only get the 3 door/window monitors and 1 motion detector, but they throw in some video cameras for the live video monitoring and a thermostat/light controller. There is, of course, the option to purchase additional sensors or door/window monitors, over and above the cost of the package.
The security system page is just an add-on to the main Xfinity website, and it feels very much like an afterthought. There are no links to testimonials or reviews of any sort for their home security systems and most of the links lead you back to the standard cable TV or internet services for which Xfinity is widely known. In comparing the other home security companies we've reviewed against Xfinity, nearly all of them either offer a cheaper price, a better package of equipment, or both. It's hard to give Xfinity home security a very high rating when so many other home security systems seem to offer a lot more for the money. Plus, customers won't be forced to deal with yet another cable company and all that entails.
There are many terms used by home security companies to describe their products. Here we have described what many of these terms mean so you can use them when looking at our home security systems reviews.
2-Way Intercom: This refers to the ability for homeowners to communicate directly with their home security monitoring service with provided equipment.
24-Hour Monitoring: When a home security system has 24 hour monitoring, it means that the alarm company has a monitoring facility that is staffed by real people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means that any time of day your home alarm sounds, someone is watching your system and you'll receive notification from your monitoring service.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Recently, home security companies have started including carbon monoxide detectors as a part of their home alarm packages.
Cellular Monitoring: a cellular connection is the safest home security option, since your alarm system won't go down if your telephone lines are cut or your wireless connection goes down. Cellular monitoring is only considered 100% dedicated if the home security system provides a cellular signal between your sensors and the control panel, as well as between the control panel and your monitoring station. Some providers only offer a cellular connection between the sensors and the control panel.
DIY Systems: Do It Yourself systems cut out the professional alarm system installation fees that many security companies charge. These systems are usually wireless in order to make installation as easy as possible. They tend to be good for renters since these alarm systems can usually be moved.
Door and Window Sensors: Door and window sensors are a basic component of any home security system. They notify your alarm monitoring service when a door or window is opened and the contact between two sensors is broken.
Equipment Manufacturer: Depending on your home security company, the manufacturer of the actual alarm equipment you receive may be provided by a 3rd party technology company, developed by the alarm company themselves, or intermingled between a number of different manufacturers. If you choose to change home security companies in the future, this can make upgrading or changing your alarm system expensive and complex.
Equipment Warranty: This refers to the coverage provided if the home security equipment you install is faulty or malfunctions in any way. Depending on your home security company, your equipment may be covered by a full lifetime warranty, a limited time warranty, or an optional warranty for additional cost.
Flood Sensors: For homes with basements or close to water sources, flood sensors can be an important feature. Flood sensors will trigger the home security system if it determines that excess water may be accumulating in your home.
Freeze Sensors: Freeze sensors help prevent damage from burst frozen pipes or other cold-related damage that can occur in homes that experience extremely cold temperatures.
Heat Sensors: Some home security systems provide heat sensors that can help detect the threat of fire by measuring changes in temperature. Heat sensors do not provide smoke detection.
Home Automation: Home automation refers to the ability for a homeowner to control certain events in their home, such as lighting, heating, and cooling, through their security system. These functions can be controlled by the homeowner whether they're at work or on vacation.
Interactive Monitoring: Many home security companies now offer the ability to monitor your system through online websites or smart phone applications. These utilities will let you turn on your home alarms, receive messages if your alarm sounds, and in some cases even control certain events in your home through home automation.
Garage Door Sensors: Garage door sensors are similar to Door and Window sensors, except they are specifically designed to work with garage doors.
Glass Break Sensors: When a window is broken, the glass break sensor notifies your monitoring service.
Personal Security Devices: These devices usually come in the form of bracelets or ceiling pulls that can be used to call for medical attention through the security system monitoring service. They are usually requested by elderly people or individuals who have special medical needs.
Relocation: Systems that can be relocated let homeowners take their home alarm system with them if they move, and have it installed in their new home for free or for a minimal fee. Relocating a home security system can be important for people who move frequently or live in rental properties.
Upfront Cost: A home security system's upfront cost is the amount of money needed to have a security system installed. This includes the cost of installation and equipment.
Wireless Sensors: Wireless sensors do not have to be hardwired into home security systems in order to work. They're more convenient to install and are more practical because they can be moved without drilling holes in your walls.
These panels are the 'brains' of home security systems. They are physically or remotely attached to electronic sensors and detectors throughout the house. They usually have a keypad with them to allow you to control, disable or activate your home security system.
Home security systems can use sounds to alert you to the presence of an intruder, but it's important to remember that alarms can be useful in the case of carbon monoxide, fire, flood or other disasters too. Safety systems should be installed in your home along with home security systems.
These home security sensors have two parts - one that goes on the door or window itself, and another on the corresponding frame. Magnets keep a charge running through the home security sensor while the door is closed. When a door or window is opened, the circuit is broken and the sensor triggers an alarm via the main control panel. Keep in mind that window sensors won't work on windows that don't open - for that, you'll need a glass break sensor to recognize the sound of a window being broken.
Motion detectors are ideally used in large areas that either aren't or can't be secured with door or window sensors (for example, a large room with many windows or a backyard). They can generally detect motion from 40 to 80 feet away and can be connected to your home alarm system or to a security camera. There are two main types of home security motion sensors: active detectors, which emit light, sound or other forms of energy and recognize when that energy is being disturbed; or passive detectors, which recognize incoming signals sent from the disturbance, such as heat or sound waves.
CCTV cameras are used for surveillance and are designed to transmit images to a specific place and a limited number of monitors. Analog or digital surveillance cameras are simply a camera attached (either by a cable or wirelessly) to a digital video recorder (DVR) that's used to record the images picked up by the camera.
IP/network cameras are similar to analog/digital cameras, but have an IP address assigned to them, allowing owners to view images on their computer through the internet, anywhere in the world.
Fences, gates and outdoor lighting are all simple ways to deter intruders. However, there are also motion sensors and security cameras similar to the ones in your home that are specifically designed for outdoor use. Perimeter home security systems can also be used to sound alarms before an intruder crosses the border into your property (let alone into your home). Infrared, microwave and radar detectors, and buried cables are activated by someone crossing the boundary and can be placed around your yard for added protection.
These can be set up to sound a home alarm or turn on outdoor flood lights. They can also communicate with your systems within the house to alert you or your home security company of the breach. Outdoor protection can be mistakenly activated by natural factors such as trees, wind, and animals.
Homeowners today have a variety of options they can use to tailor a home security system specific to their needs.
The first thing anyone needs to realize in any given home security situation is an unfortunate truth: if a smart, determined, burglar wants to get into your house while you're out, they will.
But now for the good news: you can stall most, if not all burglars, long enough for them to be discouraged and move onto easier targets. How? Simple. Here are three easy things to consider in order to make your home more secure.
Simply being aware of your surroundings can save you, your loved ones, and your neighbor's headaches later. Google, or your local police department, has statistics on crime in your local area.
For example, recently a Seattle woman witnessed two suspicious men emerge from a neighbor's backyard. She took down descriptions of the men, a partial license plate and called the police. While police discovered her neighbor had indeed been burglarized, the woman gave them enough of a description that police recognized the suspects from previous offenses and were able to make an arrest.
Being aware also necessitates that you're aware of your property's weaknesses. Take the time to scan your property. Look for any easy entry points a burglar could use to invade your home. Once you've done that, consider ways to prevent it. It could be as simple as taking down a lattice on the side of your house for ivy, or installing more secure window and door locks.
Don't open the door for unexpected strangers, even if they claim it's an emergency. Home invasions, where criminals force their way into your house while you or loved ones are inside, are on the rise and the perpetrators are using increasingly deceptive methods to gain access to a home.
Fortunately, the same precautions used to prevent burglaries can help to prevent home invasions. Peepholes, or windows around the front door, are a good method of identifying and judging a stranger before opening your door. Doors with solid cores, bolt locks and reinforced windows can also buy you the time needed to call the police if an invader tries to force their way in.
Finally, talk with your family about burglaries and invasions, and be sure to discuss home security plans for both situations.
Adding upgrades to your home can also help prevent burglaries. A solid core door and deadbolt locks can go a long way in deterring potential pilferers. Upgrade the locks on your windows, make sure you have a thick glass and prevent your windows from opening more than six inches with dowel. Even small things, like buying signs showcasing your security oriented thinking, can make a criminal reconsider a possible burglary.
Get strong outdoor lights which automatically turn on when movement is detected at night. Burglars hate being bathed in light, and besides, a sudden light coming from your home while you're away can alert a neighbor to a potential burglary in progress.
Home security systems are an excellent way to protect your home and family. The best home security companies offer affordable systems that utilize the latest in technology, including wireless systems, motion detectors, and remote access while you're away. If you're considering a home security system, make sure you choose one that has a good reputation and a budget that meets your needs.
Finally, if you're going to be gone for a long while, perhaps on a vacation, consider purchasing light timers which can turn lights on and off automatically while you're away.
Lock your doors and lock your windows. That's the easiest and most overlooked way to prevent robberies or home invasions.
The vast majority of burglaries occur through open, or unlocked, windows and doors. If you want to prevent any trespasses, closing and locking any obvious entry points into your home is a good start — even if you're only out of your home for just a few minutes.
Do you keep a spare key? Do you have a nice hiding spot for it? Is it under a rock (or in a fake rock) near your front door? Unfortunately, that's too easy. Burglars know all the good hiding spots for spare keys. The first solution is, of course, to not lose your keys in the first place. The second solution, according to home security experts, is to give your spare keys to a trusted neighbor for safe keeping.
Burglars often discover the layout of a targeted house by posing as salesmen, delivery men, or contractors. They plan before they strike, and usually target someone they consider to be an easy victim. You can prove them wrong by planning ahead and being prepared.
Not all burglaries can be stopped, but most can be prevented. By knowing what a burglar is looking for in a target, you can better anticipate what home security measures you should take.
Burglars often look for nice, out-of-the-way houses with, as retailers call it, "curb appeal". Typically they'll look for houses that are both remote, and have enough overgrown vegetation to keep their illegal activities relatively secret.
They also look for homes with easy access to the inside. Homes with windows that can be opened at ground-floor level, represent an easy mark, especially if the house doesn't have a home security system.
Homes with small compact backyards, are secluded from neighbors, or are located next to forests and woods are frequently targeted thanks to both the ease of access, and the ease of escape.
Staking out a house is no small matter to the professional burglar. In fact it can often be the most difficult part of the job.
There are a few ways crooks can learn your habits. First, there's the traditional stake out - where the burglar sits in a car, or a nearby hiding spot, in order to watch and observe the habits of whomever lives in your home.
Then there's the kind of intruder that you invite in. Not intentionally, of course, but ill-meaning contractors, such as plumbers, painters, or home renovators, can take the opportunity track you and your family's habits while working on your home. They can determine whether you have an active home security system, which can be a strong deterrent to their plans. They can also use this opportunity to make their theft all the easier by leaving doors and windows unlocked for when they return.
Most burglaries take place in the middle of the day when homeowners and their neighbors are away at work. But they typically don't just pick a house at random and wait for everyone to leave. Instead, during their stake-out phase, they learn the habits of a household in order to get a better understanding of what they're dealing with.
Through the stakeout they also discover ways that you get in and out of your house. Say, for example, that you have a spare set of keys hidden nearby that you, or a loved one, frequently uses. If this is used too often, burglars will see it and discover an easy way to enter your home. Burglars can also learn what sort of items you may have in your home. While a burglar may not steal your 60-inch big screen television, but they'll know you can afford it, and probably have small, more manageable possessions they can swipe.
Burglars also tend to keep track of family habits. They can easily learn what time everyone leaves the house and when they return. Some burglars may even keep track of the habits of nearby neighbors for an added touch of awareness.
The more risky burglars, and the ones more likely to get caught, will sometimes walk right up to a targeted house and knock on the door to see if anyone is home. If someone answers the door, they'll typically make up a cover, like they're landscapers looking for work. If not, they'll poke around the perimeter of the house looking for a way in. If your house isn't protected, they can easily gain entry this way.
Unfortunately, statistics show that if you've already been the victim of a burglary, you're at a high risk of it happening again. A burglar will often hit the same home a second time after the homeowner has replaced their stolen items and have fallen back into their normal habits. Unless home security precautions are taken, it's not hard for the burglar to do, especially considering they've already hit the home once before and know the layout of the property.
Which Home Security System Sensors Are Right For You?
There are a variety of home security system sensors to choose from today, many which can provide multiple functions. Here's a quick run-down of the most popular home security sensors available today, and what they can do for you.
Door and window home security sensors are the basic sensors of home security. These sensors protect their respective elements by using magnets, and alert the main control panel if one is disturbed. If a sensor is disturbed in an unauthorized manner — such as late at night or while you're away during vacation — they will result in an activated alarm.
Door and window sensors are ideal for homes with only a few entrances and opening windows. In large houses with many entrances, it may not be practical or cost-effective to arm every single window in the house, but in a small house these home security sensors can provide a good deal of security. Door sensors can also be programmed to sound a chime to notify owners when a door is opened, which is ideal for households with small children.
Unlike window sensors, glass break home security sensors are more useful for windows that don't open and close. Like their name implies, these home security sensors are capable of recognizing the sound or sensation of glass breaking. If a break-in occurs, the home security alarm is raised. If you're concerned about people breaking your windows rather than forcing them open, they can be installed along with regular magnet window sensors.
Such home security sensors don't have to be an external accessory, either. Some windows are built with thin strips of metal in them that, when broken, can also trigger a home security alarm.
Motion sensors are usually set up inside the house as another layer of protection after door and window monitors. These home security sensors can easily monitor an entire room, and are best used at night or when the house is vacant.
But motion home security sensors can be an imperfect solution. When armed, they can go off for any detected motion, including a family member or a pet. It's best not to place these home security sensors in frequented areas of the house (for example the kitchen or bedrooms). With recent technology, some motion security sensors have logic that can differentiate between an animal and a human moving around a room. This can cut down on the number of false alarms if you have pets.
Also, remember that motion detectors aren't necessary in every room of the house. Rooms without windows or doors can only be accessed from other rooms, so it's a better idea to spend money on extra protection in those more accessible rooms instead. Some motion sensors also include glass break sensors, so check the features of the model before installing both.
Security cameras can be positioned around your house with a home security system as a way to identify intruders if they break in. They can also be useful if you like to keep tabs on your household throughout the day - to check who's at the front door, make sure the kids are playing safely, and ensure that the pool door is closed.
If you're away from home on a regular basis, you can have network cameras installed that will allow you to "see" into your house through the cameras and your computer from wherever you are.
Arming the outdoor perimeter of your property is especially beneficial if you have a large or rural property that can't be adequately covered by motion sensors or home security cameras. These home security sensors notify you when someone crosses the boundary into your property and can either sound an alarm or alert you of the trespasser.
When choosing a home security system you can opt for one that is installed with wires or without. A home security system with wires is usually best to install when the house is being built. Otherwise, the home security company will have to tear through your existing walls in order to install the system. Wireless home security systems, on the other hand, can be easily installed into either new or existing homes.
For example, a wired home security camera can be tedious to install into an existing home. Since a wire needs to run from the camera proper to the recording device, it needs to be either safely secured to the walls, floors and ceilings between the two devices, or it needs to be installed within the walls, a process that can significantly increase the cost of the equipment installation. Wireless home security cameras, on the other hand, are much easier to install and move after installation. Wireless home security cameras can take high quality visual (and audio) footage.
The downside of a wireless home security camera system is that it is more susceptible to interference from microwaves, the Internet, bad weather, cell phones, and so on. This interference can result in grainy or even lost footage. Because of the cables, wired home security camera systems aren't affected by interference. Wireless cameras are also much more easily hacked by outsiders; their wired counterparts are more secure.
Many homeowners find that they're able to set up a non-monitored home security system on their own. That's mainly because installing the desired wireless features and connecting them all to one control panel is a relatively easy task.
These systems, when activated, will produce a loud alarm with the intention of notifying the owner to a break in or to scare off the intruder. The owner (or neighbors, if the owner is out of town) is then responsible for dealing with the situation or calling the authorities if necessary.
However, there is also an option, which is to have your home security system monitored by a home security company for a monthly fee. Monitored systems give owners the peace of mind that their home is being watched at all times, whether the owners themselves are at work, having dinner, in bed, or on vacation. They can wait a predetermined amount of time to see if the alarm is deactivated by the owner (in case of accidental activation). If it isn't deactivated, the home security monitoring company will call the appropriate authorities, whether it's police, fire or medical.
There are many different features available for home security systems and there are many different ways to customize those features. Home security can range from something as cheap and simple (albeit quite unreliable) as a fence and some floodlights to an expensive high-tech, multi-device, monitored, wireless, internet-connected system. With some systems you can install the home security monitors and sensors yourself, and some home security systems require a professional installer.
What is a non-monitored system?
A non-monitored home security system is composed of whatever features you select for your home which aren't monitored by another human through a digital connection. Door and window sensors, motion detectors and surveillance cameras can all be set up as a non-monitored system, and can be installed either by you or by professionals. Non-monitored systems can be wired or wireless - technological advances allow wireless systems to be accessed remotely from your smartphone, tablet or computer to make it easier for you to keep tabs on your property when away from home.
Monitored systems have the same components as a non-monitored system, but include the added security benefit of being monitored 24/7 by a security company. If an alarm goes off, the company will give you a few seconds to rule out accidental activation. If you don't enter a code into the alarm, or if you're not home, the security team will contact the police, fire or medical departments depending on what type of alarm has gone off.
Companies charge a fee for monitoring services, and those fees will have to be paid in addition to any costs associated with the equipment you choose to have installed. Most companies provide a lease service, allowing you to not rent the security features instead of outright buying them. These rental costs are added to your monthly fee to cover the equipment.
Cheaper long term costs: Since you're not paying a monthly service fee, the only money you'll have to put out is for the security equipment itself. It also means that you own the equipment, so you won't have to deal with contracts or the hassle of changing your address.
DIY: Most home owners find that they are able to get their non-monitored wireless security system up and running within a matter of hours, cutting on installation costs.
Depend on your neighbours: If you're not home and an alarm does goes off, you might have to count on your neighbours to check it out for you. Depending on who your neighbours are, this might not be an ideal solution.
Authorities won't be notified: You (or your neighbours) are responsible for calling the authorities in case of an emergency.
Added security: Having someone look out for your home while you're away from it can give you a peace of mind you might not get from a non-monitored system.
Call for help: Knowing that your security provider will call the authorities in the event of a problem can help you rest easy.
Proper installation: Since most companies will send an installation team, you can be assured that everything is set up properly.
Lower insurance costs: While many insurance companies offer discounts for home security features, having a monitored security system can save you 15-20%.
Monthly fee: You'll have to pay for renting the equipment, installation costs, and a monthly service fee. This service fee can cost anywhere from $6 for less well-known companies to $40+ for large national companies.


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Goodyear Makes Tracks in Footwear
Goodyear has officially launched its first line of men's footwear by SCL Footwear Group NYC in the U.S.
In a deal led by IMG, Goodyear's licensing agent, the footwear line is now available at major retailers across the U.S. including Nordstrom, Shoe Buy, Amazon and Orva Shoes.
"We have tested the market over the past few months by trialing a soft launch in the U.S.," says Lee Lemon, president of sales, SCL. "The positive feedback from consumers and retailers alike has meant we now feel ready to officially launch into the market."
The first products, a work and safety shoe line, are inspired by the core Goodyear brand attributes of technical innovation, durability and extreme weather performance.
"The Goodyear-licensed products include an extensive range of high-quality footwear, clothing and accessories," says Fabrice Faurie, vice president, licensing, IMG. "We are delighted that this first footwear line has now been launched and are excited by the rollout in the U.S. of the broader range,
including casual styles and racing inspired models."
"When it comes to footwear, Goodyear's commitment to quality, reliability and durability naturally transfers well to the products," says Nancy Ray, director, licensed products, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. "Goodyear began making footwear in 1901, and the soles of these products provide a parallel with Goodyear tires, as grip, traction and durability have been central to the design principles of the footwear."

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The Ed Show : MSNBCW : January 18, 2012 8:00pm-9:00pm PST
to treat their compensation as capital gain. it's legal, but it's a scam. mr. romney is already hiding the amount he stands to gain from his own technologies and cutting the tax loophole he exploits to get a low rate right now. here is some interesting stuff as well about romney's tax returns that would reveal this. bain capital has millions of dollars in foreign tax havens, bermuda, hong kong and ireland. this is not illegal, but offshore holdings brings in massive profits, which is the source of his income. he calls himself an expert in creating jobs, but he is an expert in gaming the system. >> the effective rate is probably closer to the 50% rate because the last ten years my income comes overwhelmingly from investments made in the past rather than ordinary income. i got a little bit of income from my book, but i gave that all away. and then i get speakers' fees from time to time, but not very much. >> this story will not go away. there is a new chapter every day. his favorability rating is starting to take a dive too. he is at 53% and 47 percent rate in a new pupil. they lo
to treat their compensation as capital gain. it's legal, but it's a scam. mr. romney is already hiding the amount he stands to gain from his own technologies and cutting the tax loophole he exploits to get a low rate right now. here is some interesting stuff as well about romney's tax returns that would reveal this. bain capital has millions of dollars in foreign tax havens, bermuda, hong kong and ireland. this is not illegal, but offshore holdings brings in massive profits, which is the...
The Ed Show : MSNBC : January 18, 2012 11:00pm-12:00am EST
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. >> good to have you with us tonight. mr. romney is getting attacked by his enemies and his friends aren't helping. newt gingrich says he will release his own tax returns tomorrow and says that romney should do the same. >> we can confirm. me be clear. the 21st century has an optional 15 kris flat rate for every american. michael. >> my goal is not to raise the mid rummy's taxes but to let him pay his rate. i will not criticize ronny but say that shouldn't we all have the option of the flat tax at the same time. >> he stand to gain a lot from his own tax policies. citizens for tax justice brought down the tax proposals. under the president's plan, romney would be taxed at 24%. under his own plan he would be taxed at less than 15%. his new friend, chris christy, tried to run interference for him this morning. he may have done more damage. >> the way i have conducted myself all along is i have released all of my tax returns and did it during the campaign. i released them every year after i filed them, right after i filed them so they could see everything. that is what i would tell gov
. >> good to have you with us tonight. mr. romney is getting attacked by his enemies and his friends aren't helping. newt gingrich says he will release his own tax returns tomorrow and says that romney should do the same. >> we can confirm. me be clear. the 21st century has an optional 15 kris flat rate for every american. michael. >> my goal is not to raise the mid rummy's taxes but to let him pay his rate. i will not criticize ronny but say that shouldn't we all have the...
The Ed Show : MSNBC : January 24, 2012 3:00am-4:00am EST
, i thought, by any of the candidates. mrs. -- mr. romney also claiming that gingrich was a lobbyist for medicare part d. >> do you have congressmen who say you came and lobbied them with regards to medicare part d. at the same time, you were taking contributions -- >> you just jumped a long way over, friend. >> another area. >> no. let me be very clear, because i understand your technique, which you used on mccain, you used on huckabee, you use consistently, okay? it's unfortunate, and it's not going to work very well because the american people see through it. i have always publicly favored a stronger medicare program. i wrote a book in 2002 called "saving lives and saving money." i brokered medicare part d for a reason. and the reason is simple. the government wouldn't give american people kidney dialysis. they wouldn't pay for surgery, but they would pay for lipitor. i am proud to say i endorsed medicare part d. it has saved lives. is opened savings accounts for medicare alternatives to escape people's choices. you've been walking around this state saying things that are untrue.
, i thought, by any of the candidates. mrs. -- mr. romney also claiming that gingrich was a lobbyist for medicare part d. >> do you have congressmen who say you came and lobbied them with regards to medicare part d. at the same time, you were taking contributions -- >> you just jumped a long way over, friend. >> another area. >> no. let me be very clear, because i understand your technique, which you used on mccain, you used on huckabee, you use consistently, okay? it's...
The Ed Show : MSNBC : January 6, 2012 8:00pm-9:00pm EST
killer just a moment ago on the tape we played? well, i have a challenge for mr. romney. i'll pay for the transportation. every time i throw out something like this, it never works out, but i'll try it again. i'll get those two gentlemen and i'll get them to mitt romney's campaign and i would like those two gentlemen to come face to face with mr. romney and have mr. romney tell those two gentlemen what really happened. why did they lose their jobs? have a conversation with these people. because after all, mitt, you say you're the job creator. what about the people that fell on your watch? mitt romney and other republican candidates better come up with some real job solutions, right? don't you think? the current president's kind of on a role. he as a record of job creation and the economy is slowly improving. without any real plans of their own, republicans hope this country fails. you can only look at the way they vote in the house and the senate. they have done nothing. nothing. when it comes to job creation since mr. boehner has gotten the gavel. they've had a record number of filibuste
killer just a moment ago on the tape we played? well, i have a challenge for mr. romney. i'll pay for the transportation. every time i throw out something like this, it never works out, but i'll try it again. i'll get those two gentlemen and i'll get them to mitt romney's campaign and i would like those two gentlemen to come face to face with mr. romney and have mr. romney tell those two gentlemen what really happened. why did they lose their jobs? have a conversation with these people....
weaken him with independents. people won't like being ruled by mr. 1%. >> romney has said some things that are just amazing to me. he's never thought about getting a pink slip before. of course he gave a fistful of cash to unemployed woman attending a rally. joy-ann, your response to that? >> a guy born on third base and thinks he hit a triple. he has never experienced insecurity and trying to relate to people is not his strength. even today when he tries to give this woman, african american woman in south carolina, $50 it came across at least to me like some old guy from the 20s throwing a nickel and tusseling their hair. it didn't come across as genuine compassion. i don't know it was an empty gesture made her look bad, like she was needy. >> if he wanted to do something to help this woman he could have a tax plan and economic plan that wouldn't in all likelihood raise her taxes to fund another tax cut for him and his peers. that is why this comes across as continue in gener disingenuous. you have a plan that goes to the pocketbook of lower and middle income folks, that will be a ma
weaken him with independents. people won't like being ruled by mr. 1%. >> romney has said some things that are just amazing to me. he's never thought about getting a pink slip before. of course he gave a fistful of cash to unemployed woman attending a rally. joy-ann, your response to that? >> a guy born on third base and thinks he hit a triple. he has never experienced insecurity and trying to relate to people is not his strength. even today when he tries to give this woman,...
florida care about that, mr. romney? i have to ask you that tonight. as we go from georgia down to florida, newt gingrich is carrying baggage with him but that doesn't matter, this guy has all the confidence in the world right now. he wins south carolina, he's leading in florida, and the pro-gingrich super pac wrote him another $5 million check, that is coming from adelson family. gingrich you know what he's looking like? like a winner right now. the way he talks, the way he walks, the way he acts. confidence is pouring off newt gingrich right now. on top of that he's making romney look pretty weak. >> i have been told by a variety of people that governor romney has been saying unkind things. i prefer personally not to believe it. but on the other hand, if you have been campaigning for six years and you begin to see it slip away, you get desperate. such baloney. used to be pious baloney now it's desperate baloney, that is the success se shun of the ca campai campaign. >> why is newt gingrich connecting with these conservative voters? is it because he's got a better tax plan? is it
florida care about that, mr. romney? i have to ask you that tonight. as we go from georgia down to florida, newt gingrich is carrying baggage with him but that doesn't matter, this guy has all the confidence in the world right now. he wins south carolina, he's leading in florida, and the pro-gingrich super pac wrote him another $5 million check, that is coming from adelson family. gingrich you know what he's looking like? like a winner right now. the way he talks, the way he walks, the way he...
The Ed Show : MSNBCW : January 17, 2012 12:00am-1:00am PST
had an excellent overall track record. these experiences give mr. romney the unique skills and capabilities to do what president obama has failed to do -- focus on job creation and turn around our nation's faltering economy." i'm joined tonight by dr. james sanderson, president of the united steel workers local union 7898 in georgetown south carolina. mr. sanderson, good to have you with us tonight. we keep hearing these stories about bain and mitt romney's involvement. what can you tell us about this? what happened here? what is the public in your opinion need to know? the first thing i'd like to say is good evening to everybody in the labor movement, the brothers and sisters that also understands the dilemma that we face here in south carolina. south carolina has over 10% unemployment right now, and we are very much in need of jobs. and to hear mitt romney running around this state, talking about that he's a job creator is very disturbing and is not true. he does, indeed, like to fire people, like you already said. we go back to 1997, whenever bain capital became very much in
had an excellent overall track record. these experiences give mr. romney the unique skills and capabilities to do what president obama has failed to do -- focus on job creation and turn around our nation's faltering economy." i'm joined tonight by dr. james sanderson, president of the united steel workers local union 7898 in georgetown south carolina. mr. sanderson, good to have you with us tonight. we keep hearing these stories about bain and mitt romney's involvement. what can you tell...
president. i think it is an absurdity, and it would be nice if governor romney would exercise leadership on his former staff and his major donors to take falsehoods off the air. >> mr. speaker, you have a super pac ad. >> and i've -- >> that attacks me. now, just hold on. that attacks me. it's probably the biggest hoax since big foot. we would all like to have super pacs disappear, to tell you the truth. >> gene robinson, who won that debate right there on the super pacs? >> i think gingrich probably, by a little, just because of the forceful way, you know, he kind of did push back on the super pac thing. but then it just kind of went away. and so no quarry was pursued to the den and then dispatched. everybody was kind of allowed to escape, including romney on that exchange. i just don't think they heard him. >> you know, gene, i think conventional wisdom is this is romney's to lose at this point. i kind of feel like he got out unscathed tonight. in fact, i think he was a little bit far more prepared and seemed much more confident tonight on how he wanted to handle these quest
president. i think it is an absurdity, and it would be nice if governor romney would exercise leadership on his former staff and his major donors to take falsehoods off the air. >> mr. speaker, you have a super pac ad. >> and i've -- >> that attacks me. now, just hold on. that attacks me. it's probably the biggest hoax since big foot. we would all like to have super pacs disappear, to tell you the truth. >> gene robinson, who won that debate right there on the super...
around to that. that is what they had to do. >> mr. romney, you were not for the loan, you know you weren't. mitt romney can't hide from his past. he killed jobs as a corporate ceo, he wanted president obama to kill jobs in the automobile industry and his policies will kill jobs if he's the president of the united states. his opponents are figuring it out, that is why they are going after him. not because they think he might get the nomination. this guy has a chance to destroy the republican party based on his business model. we're in a country that is trying to create jobs. he has a record of butchering labor. i must say all of the republican candidates don't have a good word to say about labor at all. santorum said president obama didn't save the automobile industry, he saved the unions. really? tell the other side of the story, mr. santorum. talk to the unions about how they took a haircut and came back with a reduced package to keep that industry alive and saved millions of jobs. get cell phones out. the question will more americans receive pink slips if mitt romney becomes pres
around to that. that is what they had to do. >> mr. romney, you were not for the loan, you know you weren't. mitt romney can't hide from his past. he killed jobs as a corporate ceo, he wanted president obama to kill jobs in the automobile industry and his policies will kill jobs if he's the president of the united states. his opponents are figuring it out, that is why they are going after him. not because they think he might get the nomination. this guy has a chance to destroy the...
The Ed Show : MSNBC : January 3, 2012 11:00pm-12:00am EST
sharpest contrast to that mr. czar has drawn with mr. romney is on family values issues. things like abortion, even in rick santorum's case he's campaigned against contraception and things like that. if that's the sharpest contrast he can draw between himself and mitt romney is there fertile ground for that among new hampshire voters. >> well, actually, no, because but i do think another thing he's done, he's the only candidate that said we got to revitalize the manufacturing base. you know, he's a little bit -- he almost is talking about having government help get involved to revitalize the manufacturing sector. and that is something that can resonate there. remember, new hampshire has this conservative populist streak that was able to launch pat buchanan back in '96 so there is -- i do think there is an economic populism aspect to rick santorum in his message on the manufacturing -- trying to revitalize the manufacturing sector that could connect there. i think if he runs a campaign only on social issues, he wouldn't be able to i think go toe to toe with romney but you know what, h
sharpest contrast to that mr. czar has drawn with mr. romney is on family values issues. things like abortion, even in rick santorum's case he's campaigned against contraception and things like that. if that's the sharpest contrast he can draw between himself and mitt romney is there fertile ground for that among new hampshire voters. >> well, actually, no, because but i do think another thing he's done, he's the only candidate that said we got to revitalize the manufacturing base. you...
The Ed Show : MSNBCW : January 3, 2012 5:00pm-6:00pm PST
that's come out on him as the left and say, but mr. romney, you said you would vote for him. mr. santorum, you said you would vote for him. i'm the only one on this stage that said i wouldn't vote for ron paul. i would use it as a stick so as much as rachel is right, they'd seem to divorce themselves but when they were asked the question would you vote for ron paul, santorum, and romney said they would vote for him extremist baggage and all i would hang that around their neck like a medallion. >> ron paul has tapped into something that the republican party hasn't had -- young people socially liberal fiscally responsible and they don't want anything to do with war. it's almost like a movement. and when i was down in iowa his stump speech is almost exactly what he says in the debates. he never talks about the iowa manufacturing or the iowa farmer or the small town health care. i mean, it's all this big talk about how bad america is and what we've got to do with the fed and everything else. you know the routine. but young people are gravitating to him. i saw that in the room in new
that's come out on him as the left and say, but mr. romney, you said you would vote for him. mr. santorum, you said you would vote for him. i'm the only one on this stage that said i wouldn't vote for ron paul. i would use it as a stick so as much as rachel is right, they'd seem to divorce themselves but when they were asked the question would you vote for ron paul, santorum, and romney said they would vote for him extremist baggage and all i would hang that around their neck like a medallion....
street, not about making good jobs with good wages and making things. >> mr. reich, romney's response, that ad we played a moment ago, that is a good response, is he going to be able to get this off to the side of the road or is this going to dog him throughout the entire campaign? >> well i think we'll find out more and more about bain capitalism, ed. my prediction is that where bain capitalism ultimately leads, whether you want to call it leverabled buy outs or private equity management, where it leads is to the heart of financial, to the heart of wall street, to the heart of what's happened to the american economy, no longer produces things and money and the movement of money and financial transactions that benefit a very few people who are cluesered around the financial industry. this what is we will learn, there is a very important distinction between bain capitalism, financial capitalism and real capitalism. >> ought to be a softball for the obama campaign. robert reich, thank you so much. >> the obama campaign weighs in. mitt romney was a corporate raider who closed plants and
street, not about making good jobs with good wages and making things. >> mr. reich, romney's response, that ad we played a moment ago, that is a good response, is he going to be able to get this off to the side of the road or is this going to dog him throughout the entire campaign? >> well i think we'll find out more and more about bain capitalism, ed. my prediction is that where bain capitalism ultimately leads, whether you want to call it leverabled buy outs or private equity...
romney's old firm bain capital benefits from lobbying efforts like this one, no question about it. i'm joined by robert reich, a professor of u.c. berkeley. i tell you what, mr. reich, it just seems to me mitt romney's releasing of the tax returns is the right place at the right time for a good political discussion in the country about fairness, what do you think? >> it's not just a political discussion, ed, it's an economic discussion, discussion whether we're on the same boat together as americans. look back in the 1950's under dwight eisenhower, republican president, nobody ever accused of being a socialist, the top tax rate was 91%. now you have mitt romney earning $20 million a year, more than anybody, how many people do you know who are earning $20 million a year, top one-tenth of 1% taking in more money than a percent age of total income since the late 1920's and he and most other very wealthy people are paying 15%. we have a budget deficit, we are laying off teachers, our roads are impassable. we don't have money to do what we need to do and here you have the wealthiest pe
romney's old firm bain capital benefits from lobbying efforts like this one, no question about it. i'm joined by robert reich, a professor of u.c. berkeley. i tell you what, mr. reich, it just seems to me mitt romney's releasing of the tax returns is the right place at the right time for a good political discussion in the country about fairness, what do you think? >> it's not just a political discussion, ed, it's an economic discussion, discussion whether we're on the same boat together...
congressman from florida's 19th district. mr. wexler, good to have you with us tonight on "the ed show." i know you're also an attorney. and i want to go right to the money here with mitt romney. will mitt romney's failure to disclose financial information, is this a real potential problem? and i ask this under two laws that have been passed. one of them, the ethics and government act, and also, the false statements accountability act, which really goes at people if they do not fully disclose. what about all this? >> well, ed, thank you for having me. and i wouldn't pretend to be a legal expert on this matter, but, certainly, if there is a discrepancy between the tax returns and the financial disclosure forms, that would certainly pose a very serious question. both a legal question and also, most undoubtedly, a political question in terms of why was this the discrepancy presented the way it was, and was something being hidden for some reason? >> how quickly do you think the romney camp has to clean this up? >> well, assuming that there is some kind of discrepancy, first we have to
congressman from florida's 19th district. mr. wexler, good to have you with us tonight on "the ed show." i know you're also an attorney. and i want to go right to the money here with mitt romney. will mitt romney's failure to disclose financial information, is this a real potential problem? and i ask this under two laws that have been passed. one of them, the ethics and government act, and also, the false statements accountability act, which really goes at people if they do not fully...
The Ed Show : MSNBC : January 26, 2012 8:00pm-9:00pm EST
place, when mr. gingrich's star began to soar. so i think that's the biggest part of romney's advantage. but florida is nope for very close races. so i suspect when all the dust is settled and all the money is spent and all the accusations are made, that it will probably be a very close race. >> how big is the foreclosure issue in florida? i know the housing market has been a real issue for a lot of homeowners in that state, a lot of foreclosures. it's really hurt a lot of people. what about that? >> it's a huge issue. florida is a real estate-based economy. of course, we are diverse state and we have many sources of economic growth, but the real estate industry, both the residential and the commercial side, have been particularly hard hit, and floridians of all political stripes are particularly sensitive on the real estate issue. the other thing, ed, that i think is important to point out, is the issue of immigration. florida is a very special mix. of course, the cuban american community has a special place in the law, and the puerto rican community, they're citizens of the
place, when mr. gingrich's star began to soar. so i think that's the biggest part of romney's advantage. but florida is nope for very close races. so i suspect when all the dust is settled and all the money is spent and all the accusations are made, that it will probably be a very close race. >> how big is the foreclosure issue in florida? i know the housing market has been a real issue for a lot of homeowners in that state, a lot of foreclosures. it's really hurt a lot of people. what...
The Ed Show : MSNBCW : January 5, 2012 12:00am-1:00am PST
per vote. rick santorum, ah, he's the cheap candidate. 73 cents, mr. efficient with his money, right? retail politics works again. iowa, i think, is just a reminder that, you know, mitt romney, he just can't fire anybody up. doesn't matter how long they look at him, doesn't matter how much they know about him or how much he's been around. he's even worse off in iowa. now, he was in new hampshire today getting an endorsement from mr. excitement, john mccain. but other candidates like jon huntsman, they want to capitalize on this enthusiasm gap that's out there surrounding romney. >> i was struck by the fact that 75% of those who voted basically rejected the establishment's favorite, mitt romney. which suggests to me that there's a lot of open space in this election. >> something about huntsman, every time i see that guy, i think he's trying to sell me a vacuum cleaner. but anyway. huntsman wants moderate voters to see him as the alternative to mitt romney. good luck. he's not polling very well. romney is also taking a real beating from conservatives who see romney as really weak after
per vote. rick santorum, ah, he's the cheap candidate. 73 cents, mr. efficient with his money, right? retail politics works again. iowa, i think, is just a reminder that, you know, mitt romney, he just can't fire anybody up. doesn't matter how long they look at him, doesn't matter how much they know about him or how much he's been around. he's even worse off in iowa. now, he was in new hampshire today getting an endorsement from mr. excitement, john mccain. but other candidates like jon...
mitt romney has, and he really seems to have a keen ear on this. i've been trying to think what else could go wrong, go out and say he roots for mr. potter over george baily, bad banker over the good banker in "it's a wonderful life"? it's not just stuff has come out, it's romney's own responses just haven't been good, suggesting that $375,000 is not very much money, the way they've sort of tried to say well, yeah, sort of on the cayman islands, but he's not really taking any tax breaks. i think it's about his personality and how he thinks about this as much as any of the specific revelations. >> it just reminds me of the clinton/dole campaign back in 1996 and after bill clinton won, he beat bob dole, bob dole did some commercials and at the end said you know, i just can't win. in this case, it seems like mitt romney, you know, i just can't close. i mean, he just does not -- he's not the closer that he needs to be. jonathan alter, e.j. dionne, great to have you with us tonight. thanks so much. remember to answer tonight's question there at the bottom of the screen, share your thought
mitt romney has, and he really seems to have a keen ear on this. i've been trying to think what else could go wrong, go out and say he roots for mr. potter over george baily, bad banker over the good banker in "it's a wonderful life"? it's not just stuff has come out, it's romney's own responses just haven't been good, suggesting that $375,000 is not very much money, the way they've sort of tried to say well, yeah, sort of on the cayman islands, but he's not really taking any tax...
speakers fees is not very much. but according to his own financial disclosure forms, mitt romney made $374,327 in speaker fees in one year. that ain't bad on the rubber chicken circuit, folks. that is what mr. out of touch thinks is not very much? no it's real good. the median household income in american is just $49,445. so you tell me, is he in touch? romney's speaking fees were more than seven times the median household income in this country? today, newt gingrich had fun with romney's tax rate. >> he ought to release taxes and find out whether or not it was really 15% and second, i think that we ought to rename our flat tax. we have a 15% flat tax, this will be the mitt romney flat tax that all americans could then pay the rate romney paid, that is terrific. >> let's turn to bob, professor at new york university great to have you with us tonight. romney and his 15% tax rate, you know, there are wealthy people out there that say hey, that is the law, we'll work the system the best we can, this is the way you manage your money in contemporary times, but the disconnect and then the c
speakers fees is not very much. but according to his own financial disclosure forms, mitt romney made $374,327 in speaker fees in one year. that ain't bad on the rubber chicken circuit, folks. that is what mr. out of touch thinks is not very much? no it's real good. the median household income in american is just $49,445. so you tell me, is he in touch? romney's speaking fees were more than seven times the median household income in this country? today, newt gingrich had fun with romney's tax...
surrogates to go further than you. >> well, it just wasn't surrogates, mr. mccain. that is what john mccain told "the new york times" about mitt romney back in 2008. as head of his investment company, he presided over the acquisition of companies that laid off thousands of workers. pretty good surrogate work there, senator. mccain is singing a different tune about bain capital today. >> to go after him on really what is the essence of what we republicans believe in about economy, i think is a serious mistake. and, frankly, i think it's the last resort of a very desperate campaign. >> but that's not what you said in 2008. mccain says romney's tenure at bain capital is the essence of what the republican party is all about? here's the essence, john mccain is defending. robbing 45rd working americans of their pensions and putting the excess dealt on the back of the united states taxpayer. in 1993 bain capital became the majority shareholder of a kansas city steel mill, according to reuters, the mill was pad locked and some 750 people lost their jobs. workers were denied the severance pay
surrogates to go further than you. >> well, it just wasn't surrogates, mr. mccain. that is what john mccain told "the new york times" about mitt romney back in 2008. as head of his investment company, he presided over the acquisition of companies that laid off thousands of workers. pretty good surrogate work there, senator. mccain is singing a different tune about bain capital today. >> to go after him on really what is the essence of what we republicans believe in about...


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Flyin' Shoes is an album released by folk/country singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt in 1978.  It was his first album of original material in five years and was produced by Chips Moman.

7 Come 11
Many of the songs that appeared on Flyin' Shoes were originally recorded in 1973 for an album with the working title 7 Come 11. The album was not released, however, due to a dispute between producer Jack Clement and Poppy Records founder Kevin Eggers. As Van Zandt's former manager John Lomax III explains in the 2004 biopic Be Here To Love Me, "That was the sort of missing link in his career. If that had come out right on top of the Late Great, it would've really been a whole other thing but I think Kevin lost the deal so Jack Clement just held on to the tapes."

In the same documentary, Steve Earle confirms that the tapes "got put back into the tape pool because Kevin Eggers didn't pay for them." According to John Kruth's 2007 biography To Live's To Fly: The Ballad of the Late, Great Townes Van Zandt, the bad feelings had been festering ever since Clement had requested that Van Zandt alter a potentially offensive line in the song "Tecumseh Valley" for the singer's debut album For the Sake of the Song back in 1968, and that by 1974 Clement and Eggers "had come to a final parting of the ways. Between Kevin's unpaid bills and some of the Cowboy's more questionable production decisions...there was some bad blood behind them. And Van Zandt's dual Jekyll and Hyde personality could turn a shaky situation volatile in a heartbeat."

By all accounts, Van Zandt was extremely frustrated that 7 Come 11 had been held up, with guitarist Mickey White telling director Margaret Brown in 2004 that any hopes they had that the album would come out "were just about gone. Every time we'd try to call Kevin to find out what was going on with it, or try to communicate with him, it was just clear." A short time after the split with Clement, Poppy Records went under, further isolating Van Zandt from the music business.

By 1978, Van Zandt had released no new original material in five years and was living with his second wife Cindy in a cabin in Franklin, Tennessee where, as Earle recalls in Be Here To Love Me, the troubadour spent most of his time listening to Paul Harvey every morning and watching Happy Days. However, the stagnation worsened Van Zandt's drug and alcohol problems, with the singer's son J.T. telling John Kruth in 2007 that his father openly did drugs in front of him when he visited his dad as a boy." 7 Come 11 would finally be released as The Nashville Sessions in 1993.

Recording
Flyin' Shoes was recorded at American Studios in Nashville and produced by Chips Moman, who had previously recorded Elvis Presley, Bobby Womack, and Merrilee Rush and had written hits for such disparate artists as Waylon Jennings and Aretha Franklin. Moman brought several top session musicians in for the recording, including Gary and Randy Scruggs, Muscle Shoals pianist Spooner Oldham and Irish guitarist Philip Donnelly , who had worked with The Everly Brothers. Van Zandt arrived at the sessions nursing a broken strumming hand from a car wreck. There is a perceptible change in Van Zandt's vocal delivery, which sounds less animated than on his earlier albums. The sessions were delayed for a time when Moman left to be with his wife after she delivered a baby.

Composition
The song "Dollar Bill Blues" contains one of the most violent lines Van Zandt ever wrote – "Mother was a golden girl, slit her throat just to get her pearls" – and is one of just a handful of new songs the singer brought to the sessions; the album is composed predominantly of re-recordings of songs initially attempted during the 7 Come 11 sessions. Several of the songs (including "Loretta," "No Place To Fall," "Rex's Blues" and a cover of the Bo Diddley classic "Who Do You Love") initially appeared on Van Zandt's critically acclaimed Live at the Old Quarter, Houston, Texas, which was recorded in 1973 and released in 1977. AllMusic describes "No Place To Fall" as "a teary waltz, a love song that pleads for connection and tries to be seductive, but ultimately succumbs to its own pessimism." The line "Leave these Texas blues behind and see Susanna and Guy" in "Pueblo Waltz" refers to Van Zandt's friends Guy Clark and his wife Susanna. According to biographer John Kruth, "Flyin' Shoes" was written while Van Zandt sat by the Harpeth River, where the Battle of Franklin took place, and the author speculates that he might have been influenced by the nineteenth century gospel tune "Golden Slippers." In the Be Here To Love Me documentary, Van Zandt's second wife Cindy believes the line, "Baby it won't be long till I'll be tyin' on my flyin' shoes" was written about the singer having to leave her to go out on the road.

Release and reception
Although it was not a commercial success at the time of its release in 1978, Flyin' Shoes has since come to be considered one of Van Zandt's strongest collection of songs, with AllMusic calling it "another stalwart collection from Townes Van Zandt, and not a dud in the bunch. The melodies here are strong, the lyrics full of Van Zandt's razor sharp insight, and the production is sparse and to the point, bringing to mind the inconspicuous polish of High, Low and In Between." Amazon.com states, "The production is reasonably spare, allowing the quality of the songwriting and Van Zandt's creaky voice to shine through." However, biographer John Kruth writes in To Live's To Fly that "Townes's delivery is laconic at best. Throughout the album the playing and arrangements are solid, while Van Zandt appears to be lost in a fog of vodka."

Many of the songs on Flyin' Shoes have been covered by other artists. "No Place To Fall" has been recorded by Willy Mason, Steve Earle, Rhonda Harris and Steve Young. A duet of the song featuring Van Zandt and Willie Nelson can also be found on The Best of Townes Van Zandt. Richard Dobson included three songs from Flyin' Shoes for his 1994 tribute album Amigos: Richard Dobson Sings Townes Van Zandt. Ramblin' Jack Elliott recorded "Rex's Blues" as a duet with Emmylou Harris and Nanci Griffith for his 1998 album Friends Of Mine, while Guy Clark recorded the song for his 2002 album The Dark. "Snake Song" has been recorded by Fatal Shore on their 1997 self-titled LP; Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan on their 2010 album Hawk; and Emmylou Harris on Poet: A Tribute to Townes Van Zandt. "Loretta" was covered by John Prine (on the album Poet: A Tribute to Townes Van Zandt), Jesse Dayton, Will Dupuy, Fort King, Michael Fracasso, and John Guliak, the Stray Birds and the Lougan Brothers. Glory Fountain recorded "Flyin' Shoes" for the album The Beauty of 23 in 2002, and Lyle Lovett covered the song on his 1998 album Step Inside This House.

Track listing
All songs written by Townes Van Zandt, except where noted.

"Loretta"
"No Place to Fall"
"Flyin' Shoes"
"Who Do You Love?" (Ellas McDaniel)
"When She Don't Need Me"
"Dollar Bill Blues"
"Rex's Blues"
"Pueblo Waltz"
"Brother Flower"
"Snake Song"

References

1978 albums
Townes Van Zandt albums
Tomato Records albums
Albums produced by Chips Moman

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Q: How do I securely connect to MySQL 8 when caching_sha2_password is in use? I am moving from our web sites to a new host. Our database cluster (PCS) now runs MySQL 8. We have two database servers (active and failover) with a floating virtual IP that we connect to MySQL to.
We also have replication running from the cluster to another server (using binary logs). I have setup the replication in the same manner as when we were using MySQL 5.x, including using SSL with self-signed CA and certificates.
Once the certificates are made, I use this configuration on the master:
ssl
ssl-ca=/var/lib/mysql/ssl/ca.pem
ssl-cert=/var/lib/mysql/ssl/server-cert.pem
ssl-key=/var/lib/mysql/ssl/server-key.pem

Replication is now running fine on the slave. However, when I try to connect to the mysql cluster on the command line (from the active DB server) I get the following error:
ERROR 2061 (HY000): Authentication plugin 'caching_sha2_password' reported error: Authentication requires secure connection.

From reading up on this, I thought it was due to the fact that caching_sha2_password is now the default and the docs say that a secure connection is needed. I tried the following:
mysql --ssl-mode=DISABLED

and that didn't make any difference. I also tried to change the user:
mysql> ALTER USER 'root'@'db-01' IDENTIFIED WITH mysql_native_password BY 'passwordhere'

and that didn't work either. So far, the only way I've been able to login to MySQL is by removing SSL. I found that I can get this to connect like so:
mysql --get-server-public-key

I'm not sure if this is the best solution though.
What is the best way to make my connections work properly in MySQL 8 when using SSL in this manner? There will be a number of accounts from both the DB servers that make up the cluster, on the web servers on the same internal network and from externally (such as replication and remote db management).

A: I was wondering if you were able to solve this. I am running into the same or similar issue.
Here's my Reddit thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/mysql/comments/10pa60k/group_replication_and_ssl_configuring_issues/
Any suggestion would be great. Thanks.
DD

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Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president again
CNN Senior Political Editor Mark Preston
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/07/13/art.hrchand0713.gi.jpg caption="Clinton said Monday she would not run for president again."] WASHINGTON (CNN) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday she would not run for president again, and brushed off suggestions that she is being marginalized in the Obama White House.
Clinton, who lost the Democratic presidential nomination to Barack Obama, said "No" three different times when asked by NBC's Ann Curry "Will you ever run for president again? Yes or No?"
"This is a great job," Clinton said in the interview broadcast Monday. "It is a 24-7 job. And I am looking forward to retirement at some point."
After the 2008 elections, Clinton accepted Obama's offer to serve as his top diplomat.
Unless she challenged President Obama in the 2012 Democratic presidential primary, Clinton would have to wait until 2016 to run again if she changed her mind. She turns 62 on October 26.
Clinton also denied that her voice is not being heard in the administration, and said it is not her style to try and be the center of attention.
"I find it absurd," she said. "I find it beyond any realistic assessment of what I am doing everyday."
"Maybe there is some misunderstanding which needs to be clarified. I believe in delegating power. You know, I am not one of these people who feel's like I have to have my face in the front of the newspaper or on the TV every moment of the day. I would be irresponsible and negligent were I to say 'Oh no everything must come to me,'" she said.
"Now, maybe that is a woman's thing. Maybe I am totally secure and feel absolutely no need to go running around in order for people to see what I am doing. It is just the way I am. My goal is to be a very positive force to implement the kind of changes that the president and I believe are in the best interests of our country. But that doesn't mean it all has to be me, me, me all the time. I like lifting people up."
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Clinton:" Obama Peace Prize is a recognition of his vision".....
Of course it is, without his good vision he would not have been able to read his speeches off the teleprompter!
October 12, 2009 12:09 pm at 12:09 pm |
RRRUSA
If only Sarah Palin had the intelligence to make the SAME announcement that she would not run for President in 2012!
Instead, she will divide the GOP, dilute the vote, and untimately cost the GOP the White House for another four years.
....all to be a selfish rogue!
She is the female-GOP equivalent of Ralph Nader!
Who cares,that's just one more idiot that won't be in office.
NO, let her stay where she is now...
Her and her husband are scandolous couple!
Kate in SW Fla
Until Michelle Obama, Hillary was the only First Lady to be treated so absolutely ruthlessly. yet she handles that and much, uch more with brilliance, charm and dignity. she was a fabulous pick for this job, and she is doing very well. If she had been all over the news, the critics would find fault about that. She is a team player, always has been and is leading up one of the finest State Depts ever. Now, shen eeds to divert her attention ot Central and South America, before the deeply-imbedded neocons ruin any chances we have of working our our problems in this hemisphere.
But Jebb Bush is going to Run.
They want to have a 3rd one in the Family.
Thank god, maybe she will just go away someday. Tired of seeing her smug face, the sad part is she would have probably have been WORSE than Obama, as hard as that is to believe that anyone culd have been doing a worse job than what we have seen so far. What a mess!!!
Well she surpassed Eleanor Roosevelt a long time ago as the first lady who has achieved the most. She will be a hard act for any future first lady to follow. And she's a pretty good diplomat too. Too bad she couldn't be our first female president, but she has been first in many ways...
JMILTON
Sad to think now that Hillary would ave been a better choice tham Obama. Her and Bill would have kept the Progressives, I mean, Socialist, at bay.
Has she stopped lying? I guess not!
We have black president next is woman president and that is Hillary.
Shibumi
I think her comment about "having to be on television everyday" and "that doesn't mean it has to be me, me, me all the time" was a jab at the Doofus in Chief, Stinkle Barry.
One and Done (if we survive)
Can't wait til 2010
She was superior to the puppet in chief who has uh, uh, uh, uh, zero accomplishments unless reading other peoples speeches from a teleprompter is an accomplishment, or apologizing to the world while ignoring this countries greatness or having a beer summit.
Hillary at least brought some substance, this fraud in now HAS ZERO SUBSTANCE no matter how much the media lapdogs try to carry his water, there is NOTHING, NOTHING, NOTHING THERE.
She was not the flavor of the month, he was because, you know.
We are paying for the "you know" every day.
We just need to remember 2008 how canin this lady was to make her a president or even think her being a president....
Too bad she could beat Obama.
Even the Hillary supporters have to question the medias support for Obama.
whatever! I just don't want Clintons back in the white house!!
Paul from Phoenix
SHe has actually done an admirable job as SOS. It is a shame she is getting laughed at behind closed doors by Obama and Bill. The threw quite the party over the North Korea journalist rescue.
Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California
Republicans are still stinging from their loss. They had all of their knives and guns out KNOWING that Clinton was going to win the Dem nomination in a cakewalk.
They were frothing at the mouth. But they didn't count on Obama taking it.
They were confused. Then they changed gears and decided to go the 'racist/he is a terrorist/where is his birth certificate' route--and the GOP still lost big time.
Thanks McCain and double thanks to sugartskirt Palin. (The quitter)
The GOP and the media would have a field day if Hillary Clinton was running or became president. The total frenzy when Bill Clinton went to North Korea everyone was buzzing about which Clinton was Sec. of State.
She is doing an amzing job as Secretary of State!!
But can she win? She is known as pathological liar!
She and the President both said if they lost they would not have run again. I think it's our lost. Because she is a really smart person.
a canuck
I wish I could believe what comes out of her mouth !!!!
I am glad that she didnt sit around writing stories in the Senate. This job is so much more fun and so much more powerful 🙂
Whatever she decides to do in the future, I grant her longevity like her mom. In dark days, we are going to need a Hillary. She's such a fighter.
God bless people with guts!
It will take a village to elect her!
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Citation: Duan, J.J., Gould, J.B., Fuester, R.W. 2015. Evaluation of the host specificity of Spathius galinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a larval parasitoid of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Northeast Asia. Biological Control. 89:91-97.
Interpretive Summary: Classical biological control involves the introduction and establishment of non-native beneficial insects (i.e, biocontrol agents) such as predators and parasitic wasps, potential risks of the would-be introduced biocontrol agents to non-target organisms need to be assessed prior to environmental release. USDA scientists from the ARS and APHIS evaluated the potential non-target risk of introducing the beneficial wasp (Spathius galinae) from the Russian Far East for biological control of the emerald ash borer in the United States, where it has killed millions of ash trees. Results of the study showed this beneficial wasp is highly specialized to attack emerald ash borer and only attacks one of the 15 tested species of North American non-target insects, which is the gold spotted oak borer and a pest of red oaks in California. These findings provided critical information needed by USDA APHIS to assess the non-target impact of this beneficial wasp prior to the approval for environmental releases in the U.S.
Technical Abstract: Host-specificity determination prior to the introduction of non-native natural enemies (predators and parasitoids) is a critical component of the risk assessment for modern classical biological control programs. In the present study, we assessed the host specificity of a newly described parasitoid, Spathius galinae Belokobylskij & Strazanac, which is native to Northeast Asia, for classical biological control of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, in North America. Along with foreign exploration for natural enemies of EAB in 2010 and 2012, we surveyed ash phloem and/or wood-boring insects and their parasitoid complex from artificially stressed and EAB-infested Oriental ash (Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance) trees in natural forest stands in Primorskiy Kray (Vladivostok area) of Russia. Once quarantine colonies of S. galinae were established in the U.S., we tested the parasitoid against a list of 15 species or groups of North American wood-boring insects that was selected along a continuum from closely related taxa (e.g., Agrilus spp. in the family Buprestidae in Coleoptera) to distantly related ones in Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera. While three of the tested insects, the longhorned beetle Neoclytus acuminatus, the clearwinged moth Podosesia spp. and the eastern ash bark beetle Hylesinus fraxini attack ash as their main host, the rest attack non-ash trees such as birch, maple and oak. Results from our field survey showed that S. galinae did not attack bark beetles (Hylesinus spp.) and longhorned beetles (unidentified Cerambycidae) that coexisted with EAB on the same infested ash trees in its native range. Additionally, S. galinae did not attack 14 species or groups of non-target wood-boring insects infesting both ash and/or non-ash trees such as (birch, maple or red oak). The only non-target attack was on the gold spotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus Schaeffer, infesting red oak. The rate of parasitism on the gold spotted oak borer was significantly lower than the rate on EAB under laboratory conditions that favored parasitism. These findings indicate that the host specificity of Spathius galinae is highly constrained by the phylogenetic relationship to its co-evolved EAB host and may be restricted at the host genus (Agrilus) level.


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Blog Fox Sports Confirms Cris Carter Dismissal
Fox Sports Confirms Cris Carter Dismissal
Fox Sports released a statement on Thursday confirming that the former professional football player has been let go from the network. Cris Carter had been working there for three years before his axing. Cris Carter co-hosted the "First Things First" show in the morning. According to some media outlets Carter has not appeared on the show since the 31st of October.
Fox Sports employed Cris as an NFL analyst however he did not form part of the Network's sports shows: "Thursday Night Football" and "NFL Sunday." Before Fox Sports hired Carter, he was part of ESPN's NFL studio shows until 2016 when the Network made changes to its lineup.
Andrew Fegveresi, Fox Sports Spokesperson, told the media that several personalities would fill in for Cris Carter until the Network finds a permanent replacement. There have been a lot of rumours circulating about why Carter was fired. However, Fox Sports has not commented on their reasons for letting the Football Hall of Famer go.
Carter Not Happy Over Being Excluded From the Fox Sports Show
There have been reports that Cris Carter was not happy that he did not form part of Fox Sports' studio show "Thursday Night Football." However, that is not the case. Some media sources have noted that the issues may have been more severe than that. The nature of the disagreement between the Network and Carter is still unknown.
Several media outlets have been trying to reach Cris Carter for comment. However, none have been able to reach him.
Chris Canty, the former Giants lineman, is thought to be the one chosen to replace Carter on the "First Things First" show. Cris Carter was a Vikings wide receiver before he became a TV host on ESPN.
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