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By a vote of 8-0--Justice Elena Kagan recused herself--the U.S. Supreme Court this morning upheld what the New York Times calls the "most controversial provision" of Arizona's disputed immigration law. But in a decision by Justice Anthony Kennedy in Arizona v. U.S., the court struck down three other provisions of the law.
At issue was a legal doctrine known as "pre-emption." The Constitution grants Congress the power to "establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization," which means that in the event of a conflict between federal and state immigration laws, the feds win.
In the case of what critics had dubbed the "show me your papers" provision, known as Section 2(B), all eight justices agreed there was no such conflict. Thus Arizona law-enforcement officers who stop, arrest or otherwise detain a person will be required to check his immigration status with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement if "reasonable suspicion exists that the person is an alien and is unlawfully present in the United States." Section 2(B) also provides that "any person who is arrested shall have the person's immigration status determined before the person is released."
As Justice Kennedy noted, under 2(B) "officers must make an inquiry even in cases where it seems unlikely that the Attorney General would have the alien removed." But that is a matter of executive discretion, not law: "Congress has done nothing to suggest it is inappropriate to communicate with ICE in these situations. . . . Indeed, it has encouraged the sharing of information about possible immigration violations."
Back in 2010, we argued that "this is a case about the balance of power within the federal government, with the Obama administration on the side of expanding the authority of the executive branch." The lawsuit against Arizona actually was what some on the right mistook this month's Obama immigration move for: an executive-branch power grab. The high court's unanimous approval of Section 2(B) is a strong rebuke to the administration's theory of executive power.
In that same 2010 piece, we cited the 1976 case of De Canas v. Bica as a precedent that seemed to argue in favor of the Arizona law. In that case, the court unanimously upheld a California law barring employers from "knowingly employing" illegal aliens "if such employment would have an adverse effect on lawful resident workers."
The Arizona law had a similar provision, Section 5(C), which Justice Samuel Alito would have upheld based on De Canas. But Alito was in dissent on this provision. The difference, Kennedy wrote, was that in 1976, "there was no comprehensive federal program regulating the employment of unauthorized aliens." Such a program was established in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Arizona's law made it a misdemeanor for illegal aliens to work or solicit work. By contrast, Kennedy wrote, "Congress made a deliberate choice not to impose criminal penalties on aliens who seek, or engage in, unauthorized employment." Although the IRCA does not expressly bar states from imposing such penalties--whereas it does pre-empt criminal punishment of employers--the five-justice majority held that Section 5(C) "would interfere with the careful balance struck by Congress with respect to unauthorized employment of aliens."
Alito agreed with the majority that one other Arizona provision--making a state misdemeanor of "willful failure to complete or carry an alien registration document" as required by federal law--was pre-empted. He would have upheld a provision permitting warrantless arrests "if the officer has probable cause to believe . . . [the person] has committed any public offense that makes [him] removable from the United States."
Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas each wrote a lone dissent arguing for upholding all provisions of the Arizona law. A bit unusually, Scalia's argument was more sweeping than Thomas's. Thomas argued that in determining whether a state law is pre-empted by a federal one, the court should consider only whether there is a direct conflict in the letter of the law. "The 'purposes and objectives' theory of implied pre-emption is inconsistent with the Constitution because it invites courts to engage in freewheeling speculation about congressional purpose that roams well beyond statutory text," he wrote.
Scalia, by contrast, argued that the decision "deprives States of what most would consider the defining characteristic of sovereignty: the power to exclude from the sovereign's territory people who have no right to be there."
Scalia added: "There has come to pass, and is with us today, the specter that Arizona and the States that support it predicted: A Federal Government that does not want to enforce the immigration laws as written, and leaves the States' borders unprotected against immigrants whom those laws would exclude."
That would appear to be an accurate description. Fox News reports that in the wake of the Arizona ruling, "Obama administration officials announced Monday they are suspending a key program that allowed state and local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. . . . Federal officials said the program known as 287(g) would be immediately suspended. That program was a partnership between federal and local governments, and allowed local authorities to make immigration-based arrests."
Can Paul Campos Read?
The ObamaCare decision won't be out till Thursday, but the left is already mounting an effort to discredit it on the assumption that the Supreme Court will hold unconstitutional the provision forcing individuals to buy insurance. (The court is also considering a constitutional challenge to ObamaCare's Medicaid expansion as well as the question of severability--i.e., which provisions of the law would have to fall along with the individual mandate.)
Paul Campos, an angry law professor from the University of Colorado, has a piece at Salon.com, targeting Justice Antonin Scalia:
The argument against the ACA [ObamaCare] is that it supposedly exceeds Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce. The problem for Scalia is that in 2005 he voted to uphold a far more expansive federal law – one that criminalized the cultivation of medical marijuana for purely personal use in a state where doing so was legal. In that case, Scalia wrote that, "where Congress has authority to enact a regulation of interstate commerce, it possesses every power needed to make that regulation effective." . . .
In a forthcoming book, Scalia disowns Wickard v. Filburn, the 70-year-old precedent on which his 2005 vote was explicitly based. (Wickard found that Congress could regulate the growing of wheat for personal consumption, since doing so affected the broader interstate market for the commodity.) Wickard, Scalia now says, "expanded the Commerce Clause beyond all reason."
If Campos had bothered to read Scalia's opinion in that 2005 case, Gonzales v. Raich, he might have noticed something: It barely mentions Wickard, and does not rely on it.
Justice John Paul Stevens's majority opinion did lean heavily on Wickard, but Scalia did not join it. Thus there is no contradiction between Scalia's current view that Wickard was wrongly decided and his opinion in Raich. By contrast, if Justice Anthony Kennedy, who did join the Stevens opinion in Raich, had taken Scalia's position on Wickard, he would have reversed himself, and Campos's rant would at least have a factual basis.
Of course, when legal observers object to a justice's changing his mind or the court's overturning precedent, it is almost always simply because they dislike the substance of his or its new position. Today in a brief unsigned opinion called American Tradition Partnership v. Bullock, the justices by 5-4 overruled a defiant Montana Supreme Court decision upholding a state law restricting political speech that was clearly unconstitutional under Citizens United v. FEC, the 2010 case that the pro-censorship left loves to hate.
Tellingly, CBS News and the leftist Center for American Progress posted articles with the identical headline: "Supreme Court Doubles Down on Citizens United." If the court upholds ObamaCare, or if it reaffirms existing precedent in the course of striking it down, don't expect to hear any similar complaints about "doubling down on Wickard."
ObamaCare Stages of Grief
Facing the strong possibility of an adverse ruling, ObamaCare's defenders are going through Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's stages of grief:
Denial. "In passing the law two years ago, Democrats entertained little doubt that it was constitutional," the New York Times reports. "The White House held a conference call to tell reporters that any legal challenge, as one Obama aide put it, 'will eventually fail and shouldn't be given too much credence in the press.' " As you might have guessed, this columnist was not on the conference call.
Anger. "[Democrats] had damn well better dispense with the usual liberal woe-is-me hand-wringing and shoulder slumping and come out swinging," rants Newsweek's Michael Tomasky. "They had better communicate to their base that they stand for something, it's important to them, and they're pissed."
Bargaining. "Some prominent legal scholars say a series of tactical decisions by President Obama's legal team may have hurt the chances of saving his landmark health-care legislation," the Washington Post reports. "To defend the health-care mandate, for instance, the government could have cited past measures such as a 1792 law signed by President George Washington requiring able-bodied men 18 or older to purchase a musket and ammunition."
Depression. The usually triumphalist E.J. Dionne mopes: "Were the health-care law to be eviscerated, those who battled so hard on its behalf might draw at least bittersweet comfort from what could be called the Joni Mitchell Rule, named after the folk singer who instructed us that 'you don't know what you've got till it's gone.' "
Acceptance. This one will have to wait a while, reports the Times's Jodi Kantor: "In grappling with what the court may do, Mr. Obama and his advisers now appear to be far past the denial stage (when they dismissed constitutional challenges) but nowhere near acceptance (they still believe the law will be upheld.) Instead, they have quietly entered a surprising new state that might be called Learning to Live Without Universal Coverage."
I'll Be Your Bleedin' Heart / I'll Be Your Cryin' Fool
"For [Solicitor General Donald] Verrilli and Other Supreme Court Advocates, Waiting May Be the Hardest Part"--headline, Washington Post, June 25
Gallup's Religions Confusion
"Just 34% of Americans correctly say U.S. President Barack Obama is a Christian," writes Gallup's Frank Newport. Actually, the 34% is the figure for what Gallup calls "Total Protestant/Christian," the sum of those who said Christian (20%), Protestant (7%), Baptist (4%), United Church of Christ (2%) and Methodist (1%). Another 2% said he was Catholic. The "Christian" total should be 36%, unless Newport takes the rather extreme view that only Protestants are Christian.
On the other hand, 11% thought Obama Muslim, 8% "None/No Religion" and 44% said they didn't know.
But how does Gallup know? Obama formerly belonged to a UCC church, but quit for political reasons in 2008. He said then that he intended to find a new church, but as far as we know he has not actually joined one. He says he is of Christian faith, but some doubt his sincerity. That may be uncharitable, but it isn't factually inaccurate. "Don't know" is an entirely reasonable answer to the Gallup question.
Another Gallup poll finds that "eighteen percent of Americans say they would not vote for a well-qualified presidential candidate who happens to be a Mormon," Newport reports. He sees this as a danger to Mitt Romney:
Americans who know that Romney is a Mormon are the most likely to say they would vote for a Mormon for president. Those who do not know Romney's religion are the most resistant to a Mormon candidate.
This suggests the possibility that as Romney's faith becomes better known this summer and fall, it could become more of a negative factor--given that those who resist the idea of a Mormon president will in theory become more likely to realize that Romney is a Mormon as the campaign unfolds.
But it suggests another possibility: that people who favor Romney over President Obama but reject the idea of voting for a Mormon in the abstract tend to change their minds on the latter point, rather than the former, once they learn that their preferences are contradictory.
- "The House Judiciary Committee did its duty yesterday, voting to cite Harriet Miers, the former White House counsel, and Joshua Bolten, the White House chief of staff, for contempt. The Bush administration has been acting lawlessly in refusing to hand over information that Congress needs to carry out its responsibility to oversee the executive branch and investigate its actions when needed. If the White House continues its obstruction, Congress should use all of the contempt powers at its disposal."--editorial, New York Times, July 26, 2007
- "The political feud between the White House and Congressional Republicans has now culminated in a House oversight committee vote to cite Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. for criminal contempt. His supposed crime is failing to hand over some documents. . . . The Republicans shamelessly turned what should be a routine matter into a pointless constitutional confrontation."--editorial, New York Times, June 21, 2012
(Hat tip: Doug Mataconis.)
It's the Eponymy, Stupid
"[Liberal triumphalists] may have been right, had all the trends they identified or took for granted continued to move in a straight line. But that pretty much never happens, as Sean Trende brilliantly argues in his book. . . In an essay for National Affairs titled 'The Politics of Loss,' Jay Cost recounts how the entire edifice of post-World War II politics is starting to crumble under the weight of debt and impending austerity. 'The days when lawmakers could give to some Americans without shortchanging others are over; the politics of deciding who loses what, and when and how, is upon us,' Cost writes."--Jonah Goldberg syndicated column, June 20
Out on a Limb
"The white electorate remains central to the strategic choices of both the Romney and Obama campaigns, but so does every other significant slice of the population."--Thomas Edsall, New York Times website, June 25
We Blame Global Warming
"Sunburned Kids at School: Who's to Blame?"--headline, Yahoo! News, June 21
Miss South Carolina 2007
"Free speech is a complex area legally."--Sandra Fluke, New York Times magazine, June 24
We'll Bet the Times Editorial Is Surprising and Fresh
"Love the 'preactions' created by [U.S. Senate candidate Richard] Mourdock in IN, canned video responses to the coming SCOTUS health ruling."--tweet, @andyrNYT (Andrew Rosenthal, editorial page editor, New York Times), June 22
Longest Books Ever Written
- "The Hypocrisy of the New York Times"--headline, Ricochet.com, June 21
- "Paul Krugman's Follies"--headline, City-Journal.org, June 24
Not Smack, Though
"ABC has video of Pres Obama briefly tripping at Tampa campaign rally."--tweet, @peterbakernyt (Peter Baker, White House correspondent, New York Times), June 22
Wow, That Is Lenient!
- "Supreme Court Extends More Lenient Penalties in Crack Cocaine Case"--headline, Reuters, June 21
- "Supreme Court Deals Blow to Unions"--headline, McClatchy Tribune Information Services, June 22
The Correct Spelling Is 'Heinz'
"Ban Urged on Hunting of Kerry Hinds"--headline, Irish Times, June 25
The Lonely Lives of Activists
"Activists Take Out Frustration on . . . Ronald Reagan"--headline, TheWeeklyStandard.com, June 22
But She's Not a Natural-Born Citizen
"Florida Sen. Rubio Keeps Mum on Romney's VP Search"--headline, Associated Press, June 20
Helen Thomas Visits the Old Country
"Mysterious 10,000-Year-Old Ruins Found in Syrian Desert"--headline, FoxNews.com, June 25
Ebony and Ivory / Live Together in Perfect Harmony
"Perfect . . . Former KKK Leader David Duke Supports Black Jew-Hater for Congress"--headline, TheGatewayPundit.com, June 21
Didn't She Use to Be on 'Cheers'?
"Christie Allies Vote Against Key Spending Bill"--headline, WSJ.com, June 21
Life Imitates the Movies
- Dr. Melik: "This morning for breakfast he requested something called 'wheat germ, organic honey and tiger's milk.' " Dr. Aragon: [chuckling] "Oh, yes. Those are the charmed substances that some years ago were thought to contain life-preserving properties." Dr. Melik: "You mean there was no deep fat? No steak or cream pies or . . . hot fudge?" Dr. Aragon: "Those were thought to be unhealthy . . . precisely the opposite of what we now know to be true." Dr. Melik: "Incredible."--from "Sleeper," 1973
- "Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating Is Wrong!"--headline, Daily Mail (London), June 25, 2012
Life Imitates the Comics
- Calvin: "See, the chicken pox are going away." Calvin's mom: "That's good." Calvin: "Well, just remember that this week doesn't count." Calvin's mom: "Doesn't count?" Calvin: "Right. Summer vacation days don't count if you're sick. I get to start school a week later now, so I get my full allotment of vacation." Calvin (to Hobbes): "OK, what's the next amendment say? I know it's in here someplace."--from Calvin and Hobbes, June 16, 1990
- "For most Europeans, almost nothing is more prized than their four to six weeks of guaranteed annual vacation leave. But it was not clear just how sacrosanct that time off was until Thursday, when Europe's highest court ruled that workers who happened to get sick on vacation were legally entitled to take another vacation."--New York Times, June 22, 2012
We're So Uninformed, We Have No Idea Who Emily Mortimer Is
" 'Newsroom' Star Emily Mortimer: Americans Are Dangerously Uninformed"--headline, Salon.com, June 22
It's a Cookbook
"Taste of Summer: Beer Soaked Brats"--headline, Patch.com, (Brighton, Mich.), June 21
"What Your Dog Says About Your Sex Life"--headline, Time.com, June 20
A Cycle of Boom and Bust
"Hooters-Style Restaurants Experiencing a Mini-Boom"--headline, Associated Press, June 24
Uncomfortable Items of Clothing
"China Shorts Take Bite out of Evergrande"--headline, WSJ.com, June 21
'What Are You, Chicken?' 'Nah, I Just Have Cold Feet'
"Man Arrested, Accused in Frozen Chicken Feet Scheme"--headline, WDSU-TV website (New Orleans), June 22
The Book of Lists
- "A Marriage That Lasted 72 Days. A TV Career Built on a Sex Tape. And a Derriere a Million Times Bigger Than Her Brain. CLAUDIA CONNELL Explains Why This Woman Is the 'World's Worst Role Model' "--headline, Daily Mail (London), June 21
- "Prisons, Privatization, Patronage"--headline, New York Times, June 22
Hey, Kids! What Time Is It?
"Abortions Have Made Life Better for Millions of Men: It's About Time to Speak Up in Support"--headline, Alternet.org, June 19
Questions Nobody Is Asking
"Elizabeth Warren in 2016?"--headline, Commentary website, June 22
Answers to Questions Nobody Is Asking
"Should Gay Mormons Marry Women? Some Say It's an Option"--headline, Religion News Service, June 22
Someone Set Up Us the Bomb
- "DNR: Campgrounds Back Open After UP Wildfire"--headline, Associated Press, June 21
- "1 is 2 Many Launches Dating Violence Public Service Announcement"--headline, White House website, June 21
News of the Tautological
"Leyna Gonzalez is a healthy 20-month-old girl, but that wasn't the case before she was born."--CBSNews.com, June 22
Breaking News From 1960
"Time's Running Out to Catch the 'Psycho' "--headline, Arizona Daily Star (Tucson), June 22
News You Can Use
"Hot Water 'Better Than Urine at Treating Jellyfish Stings' "--headline, Daily Telegraph (London), June 22
Bottom Stories of the Day
- "Court Keeps Upcoming Health Care Decision Secret"--headline, Associated Press, June 25
- "Hollywood Donors Ignore Mitt Romney"--headline, Politico.com, June 21
- "Elite Women Debate About New Face for Feminism"--headline, Seattle Times, June 22
- "Jon Huntsman Update: He Lands a Job at a Liberal Think Tank"--headline, Slate.com, June 22
- " 'Gentlemen, Take Tips': Obama Reveals How He Romanced Michelle on First Date in Toe-Curling Interview (but It's Only a Stunt to Raise Cash for His Re-Election Campaign)"--headline, Daily Mail (London), June 25
Make Your Big Day His Big Day
"President Obama is launching an events registry that will allow a birthday boy or a bride-to-be to encourage their friends to give to the campaign--instead of a gift," Politico reports:
"Got a birthday, anniversary, or wedding coming up?" the campaign wrote in a blog post. "Let your friends know how important this election is to you--register with Obama 2012, and ask for a donation in lieu of a gift."
"It's a great way to support the President on your big day. Plus, it's a gift that we can all appreciate--and goes a lot further than a gravy bowl," the campaign wrote.
Yes, it's for real. We're proud to say we got into the swing of things. The other day a friend's uncle died, so we bought him a card--"I'm so sorry for your loss," it said--and sent it to the Obama campaign instead.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for the support of the Nigeria Police in Oyo State on the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) expected to begin on Monday.
Mr. Mutiu Agboke, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), made the call on Tuesday during his visit to the state Commissioner of Police, Mrs. Ngozi Onadeko, at the police command in Eleyele, Ibadan.
Agboke said there was a need to have a strong synergy with the police due to the importance of the security agency in electoral processes in the country.
He recalled the excellent roles played by personnel of the police during the 2019 general elections in the state and the nation at large.
The resident electoral commissioner said that the last general elections would have been a mirage for the commission, if not for the effective roles played by the police.
Agboke, who led other management staff of INEC, said the visit was to intimate the police chief about the activities of the commission, especially its readiness for the CVR.
He, therefore, called for the support of the police, especially in the area of securing INEC materials and personnel during the exercise.
Agboke said the visit was to also welcome the Commissioner of Police to the state and to appreciate the police for their selfless service and dedication.
Onadeko promised to build a strong synergy with INEC, assuring the REC of the police’s readiness to always be available to support activities of the commission.
She said that both the command and the commission were on the same page, working for the development and progress of the country.
Onadeko, however, advised INEC to intensify its sensitization campaigns on the forthcoming CVR.
She said there was a need for awareness of eligible Nigerians to obtain their voter cards, in empowering them to perform their civic responsibilities during the 2023 general elections.

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Top-down arcade shooter with a space vehicle on a desert planet · By Saiodin
For some reason, the sound from game goes through my Rift instead of my speakers (set as default)
Any chance to fix that in some way.
Hey! The game uses your default audio output. Its possible that when the game starts your Rift thinks its a VR game and changes the audio output to your Rift. You probably would need to change this manually in the software for your Rift. I found this article here, since I dont own a Rift: https://skarredghost.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/how-to-select-oculus-rift-audio-output-device/
ok thx for the link :)

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“A successful relationship calls for dropping in love several times, usually with the exact same person.”
Do the guy connect in an open and effective manner?
Can be your people able to talking products on along with you? Are you able to disagree nevertheless visited a resolution?
to communicate in an unbarred and successful fashion.
After several years of becoming using my partner, the two of us thought we’d an incredible union simply because we never ever debated. But this is unable to work in the lasting. We discovered that people weren’t actually chatting and revealing. Weiterlesen

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Top three drones for 2019
By Martin Pratt
A drone isn’t a cheap purchase, so we’ve picked three that are a pleasure to pilot and three that are best avoided.
Drones are becoming a common sight in UK skies, and there are plenty to choose from if you want in on the quad-propeller action.
We've tested drones that cost from around £200 up to £1,200, so it’s important to know if the expensive drone you’ve been eyeing up online is worth the price - or if it’s a flimsy cash-in hoping to capitalise on the drone craze.
We’ve picked three that are a breeze to fly, capture incredible images and feel durable enough to survive a few knocks. We’ve also found three that are about as much use as a paper plane, so you know which to steer clear off.
Only logged-in Which? members can view our recommendations in the table below. If you’re not yet a member, you can get instant access by taking a £1 trial to Which?.
Top three best drones
It’s not always the case that you get what you pay for, but it’s true with this drone. It costs a pretty penny but, with a Best Buy-worthy score of 82%, it’s the best drone we’ve tested - and worth the high price. The 4K camera mounted to its underside captures stunning, stable images, and the unit is wonderfully simple to fly. The supplied remote control makes manoeuvring an intuitive affair, and take-off and landing are easy. Battery life sounds meagre at 23.5 minutes, but that’s actually excellent for a drone, and the battery charges to full in 68 minutes. Still, it’s probably worth packing a few spares.
This compact drone weighs just 430g, making it easy to transport and to pack away afterwards. It's straightforward to set up - we had ours up in the air within 25 minutes of taking it out of its box - and the controls work well. The drone has built-in obstacle avoidance sensors plus a return home feature in case it loses contact with you or runs low on power. The stills and video cameras are both excellent though battery life could be better - consider our top rated drone if you want to keep your device airborne for longer.
This good value drone costs far less than the other two models featured here. But it still flies wonderfully well - you'll find it easy to lift off the ground and to land, and it responds quickly and accurately to remote-control commands. The camera takes great photos and videos and battery life is ok though it can't match that of our top rated device. Charging takes a while and the drone itself also feels more plasticky. But these points won't be deal breakers for many people and the device's low price is certainly extremely appealing.
And here are three drones to avoid
For every drone that feels effortless to fly, with satisfying feedback and control, there’s another that feels like you’re wrestling with a kite.
The best drones cope well with a windy day, off-setting the speed of the wind and hovering on the spot with minimal drift. But our tests have found models that are buffeted off course by every gust, and keeping them on track is too difficult.
An unstable drone often leads to unstable video and blurry images. This means a poorly designed drone is neither a fun toy nor a useful tool to a photographer or filmmaker.
We’ve picked three disappointing drones that aren’t worth your money.
Three drones to avoid
This isn't a bad device and it's certainly not a Don’t Buy, but there's no reason to spend hundreds of pounds on it when there are far better models on the market. While it's incredibly simple to set up, this large drone has little else going for it. The underpowered battery can only muster 15 minutes of flight time after which you'll need an hour and 45 minutes to recharge it again fully. The camera is ok in decent light but photos and videos shot in low-light look appalling. And we found that the drone won't automatically return home when the battery is running low, a feature that's present on many rival devices.
This drone is one of the cheaper 4K camera-equipped models we’ve tested, but it’s also one of the worst. It’s just not fun to fly. The smartphone app controls are clunky, and you don’t feel fully in control of the drone. It’s slow, too, which saps any sense of excitement. No one wants to spend hundreds of pounds on a drone to be bored while piloting it. The sluggish speed doesn’t help with battery life. We managed only 11.5 minutes of flight time on a single charge, which is less than half the flight time you could get from a better drone.
Quick set-up aside, there’s not much to like about this drone. It’s prone to drifting when the wind picks up, the smartphone app used to control it is unresponsive and slow, and the battery lasts a paltry 10.5 minutes - less than half the flight time you’d get out of a Best Buy drone. It’s not saved by its camera, either. Even if you do manage to get it steady enough to take a decent picture, there isn’t much detail and the colours are washed out. The other models in this line performed just as poorly, and we wouldn’t recommend any of them.
How to buy the best drone
It’s important to identify why you want a drone. Do you want one with a state-of-the-art 4K camera and a fancy gimbal keeping it straight and stable, or do you want something to zip around every other weekend?
You’ll be hard pressed to find a drone without a camera on it somewhere, but 4K ones make up a significant part of the price. So if you don’t need the very best camera, look for a drone that’s fun to fly, but not necessarily great at photos.
Be sure to choose one with a decent flight time. We’ve tested drones that can barely manage 10 minutes, while others get closer to 30. Extra batteries aren’t cheap and can take hours to recharge, not ideal if you’re somewhere remote capturing footage.
Pick the perfect drone by choosing from our drone reviews.

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The Role of Humidifiers in Home Heating and Cooling
Humidifiers play an essential role in maintaining the comfort and health of your home environment, particularly in relation to your home heating and cooling system. Understanding the impact of humidity and the function of humidifiers can help you optimize your home’s HVAC system.
Why Humidity Matters
Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air. It’s a crucial aspect of indoor air quality and can significantly influence your home’s heating and cooling efficiency.
In the colder months, indoor air can become dry due to heating systems. This lack of moisture can lead to various discomforts such as dry skin, throat irritation, and exacerbated respiratory ailments. On the other hand, during the warmer months, high humidity levels can make the indoor environment feel stuffy and uncomfortable.
Additionally, humidity levels can affect the perceived temperature in a room. High humidity can make the room feel warmer than it actually is, while low humidity can make it feel cooler. By controlling the humidity levels in your home, you can improve the effectiveness of your home heating and cooling system and enhance indoor comfort.
Humidifiers are devices designed to increase the humidity level in a single room or the entire house. They work by releasing water vapor or steam to increase the moisture level in the air.
In the context of home heating and cooling, the use of a humidifier can help balance the moisture levels in your home, enhancing the indoor air quality and making your heating or cooling system more efficient. A well-maintained humidity level can make the indoor environment feel more comfortable, potentially allowing for energy savings as you may not need to run your heating or cooling system as much.
The process of humidifier installation involves several elements, from choosing the right type of humidifier to deciding the best location for installation. By understanding the role and benefits of humidifiers, homeowners can make informed decisions about integrating these devices into their HVAC system. For more insights on home heating and cooling, explore our articles on hvac systems and central heating and cooling.
Types of Humidifiers for Home Use
When it comes to humidifier installation, understanding the different types of humidifiers available in the market is critical. The choice of humidifier can significantly affect the overall comfort and air quality in your home. In this section, we’ll explore the features and benefits of central humidifiers, evaporator humidifiers, and impeller humidifiers.
Central humidifiers, also known as whole-house humidifiers, are built directly into your home’s heating and cooling system. They work by adding moisture to the air as it flows through your HVAC system. This type of humidifier is ideal for homeowners looking to control the humidity levels throughout their entire house.
One of the key advantages of central humidifiers is their ability to evenly distribute moisture throughout your home, helping to maintain optimal indoor air quality. They also require less maintenance compared to other types of humidifiers and are generally more energy-efficient.
|Even distribution, Less maintenance, Energy-efficient
|More expensive upfront, Requires professional installation
Evaporator humidifiers work by blowing air through a moistened filter. The air absorbs the moisture from the filter and then circulates it throughout the room. This type of humidifier is typically more affordable and easier to install than other types.
However, evaporator humidifiers are best suited for smaller spaces as they may not be as effective in larger rooms or entire houses. They also require regular cleaning to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria.
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Impeller humidifiers use a rotating disc to create a cool mist of water, which is then released into the air. They are one of the safest types of humidifiers, making them an excellent choice for homes with children or pets.
Impeller humidifiers are also generally quieter and more energy-efficient than other types. However, they require regular cleaning and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
|Safe, Quiet, Energy-efficient
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In conclusion, the type of humidifier you choose will depend on your specific needs, the size of your home, and your budget. Remember, the goal of humidifier installation is to improve the comfort and air quality in your home, so it’s important to choose a model that aligns with these objectives.
Installing a Humidifier: What to Expect
When it comes to humidifier installation, understanding the process is key to ensuring its effectiveness in your home’s heating and cooling system. From choosing the location to the necessary equipment and basic installation steps, here’s what you can expect.
Choosing the Location
The placement of your humidifier plays a significant role in its efficiency. Central humidifiers are typically installed directly into your home’s HVAC system, either near the furnace or the air ducts. This allows the humidifier to add moisture directly into the air circulating throughout your home. For other types of humidifiers, it’s important to place them in areas where humidity levels are typically low or where the most benefits are needed, such as living areas or bedrooms.
Humidifier installation requires several pieces of equipment. Along with the humidifier unit itself, you’ll need a source of water, an electrical supply, and a connection to your home’s heating and cooling system. Installation may also require additional tools and materials, such as mounting brackets, screws, and ductwork. Before beginning the installation process, it’s essential to ensure that you have all the necessary equipment on hand to prevent any delays or complications.
Basic Installation Steps
While the exact steps can vary depending on the type of humidifier, here are some general steps involved in a humidifier installation:
Identify the Installation Location: As mentioned earlier, for a central humidifier, this is typically near your furnace or within the air ducts.
Prepare the Area: This might involve cleaning the area, removing any obstructions, and preparing any necessary connections.
Install the Humidifier: Mount the unit in the chosen location, ensuring it’s secure.
Connect to Water and Electrical Supply: The humidifier needs to be connected to a water source for the humidification process and an electrical supply for power.
Connect to the HVAC System: For central humidifiers, this involves connecting the unit to your home’s heating and cooling system to allow for efficient distribution of the humidified air.
Test the System: Finally, turn on the system and check if it’s operating correctly. Ensure the unit is adding the right amount of moisture to the air and that all connections are secure.
While these steps provide a general overview, the exact process can vary. It’s recommended to follow the manufacturer’s instructions or hire a professional for installation to ensure optimal operation and prevent any potential damage. If you’re interested in learning more about HVAC system installation or maintenance, our HVAC maintenance checklist might be of help.
Remember, the goal of a humidifier installation is to enhance your home’s comfort and indoor air quality. Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure the installation is done correctly for your humidifier to work effectively within your home heating and cooling system.
The Impact of Humidifiers on Home Heating and Cooling
Understanding the impact of humidifiers on home heating and cooling systems is vital when considering humidifier installation. These systems influence energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and overall comfort levels in the home.
The Effects on Energy Efficiency
Humidifiers can significantly affect the energy efficiency of your home heating and cooling systems. By adding moisture to the air, humidifiers make the air feel warmer, allowing homeowners to lower their thermostat settings, thereby reducing energy consumption.
In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can save up to 4% on your heating bill for every degree you lower your thermostat. This can translate into substantial savings over time. For more information on energy efficiency, take a look at our article on energy-efficient heating.
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The Influence on Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is another important factor influenced by humidifier use. Dry air can exacerbate respiratory conditions and allergies, leading to discomfort and health issues. Humidifiers help maintain appropriate moisture levels in the air, reducing the irritants and enhancing overall indoor air quality.
Moreover, maintaining proper humidity levels can prevent the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria, further improving the air you breathe. If indoor air quality is a concern, consider reading our article about the benefits of air purifiers for home.
The Impact on Comfort Levels
Humidity levels have a direct impact on comfort within the home. In dry conditions, individuals may experience dry skin, throat discomfort, and other related symptoms. By maintaining a balanced level of humidity in your home through the use of a humidifier, you can alleviate these discomforts and enhance the overall comfort level.
In addition, a properly humidified environment can protect wooden furniture and flooring from cracking or warping due to dryness. To find out more about maintaining a comfortable environment in your home, check out our article on home heating and cooling.
In summary, when considering a humidifier installation, it’s essential to understand the potential impacts on your home’s energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and overall comfort levels. By doing so, you can make a more informed decision and ensure you get the most out of your home heating and cooling systems.
Maintenance and Care for Your Humidifier
Keeping your humidifier in good working condition is an integral part of ensuring a comfortable and healthy living environment. This involves routine cleaning, periodic inspections, and troubleshooting common issues.
The most basic maintenance task for any humidifier is routine cleaning. Over time, humidifiers can accumulate mineral deposits and mold, which can affect its performance and the quality of air in your home.
It’s recommended to clean your humidifier every week. This process typically involves emptying the reservoir, wiping down all surfaces with a mild cleanser, and rinsing thoroughly. Always refer to the user manual for specific cleaning instructions.
Furthermore, if your humidifier uses a filter, it’s important to replace it according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, often every 1-2 months. Filters can trap dust, allergens, and bacteria, so regular replacement is essential for maintaining air quality.
In addition to cleaning, regular inspections of your humidifier are vital. Periodic inspections can help identify potential issues before they become significant problems.
Key elements to check include the condition of the reservoir, the state of the filter, and any signs of leaks or damage. It’s also a good idea to monitor the performance of the humidifier and watch for any changes in the output or noise levels.
If you notice any unusual signs during your inspection, it’s wise to seek professional help. Check out our HVAC emergency services for assistance.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Even with regular cleaning and inspections, you may encounter some common issues with your humidifier. These might include a lack of humidity output, unusual noises, or leaks.
Most of these problems can be resolved by simple troubleshooting steps such as ensuring the unit is properly powered, the reservoir is filled, and the filter is clean. However, for more complex issues, it may be necessary to consult a professional. Our HVAC troubleshooting guide can provide more detailed assistance.
By taking a proactive approach to the maintenance and care of your humidifier, you can extend its lifespan, enhance its performance, and improve your home’s overall air quality. Regular upkeep, combined with a good understanding of your humidifier installation, can ensure your device continues to support your home heating and cooling needs effectively.


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For almost 30 years, it's been one of the hottest topics among residents and city leaders in Charlottesville
On Tuesday night, February 22nd, the on-going battle to build the Meadowcreek Parkway continued.
Once again, those living in Charlottesville made an appointment to attend a city council meeting. One main reason for this was to address their views on whether the construction of the Meadowcreek Parkway has a future.
"I think that if they would build an eastern corridor, that would give us an additional bridge across the Rivanna River," said Virginia Amiss of Charlottesville.
While Ms. Amiss is against building the Parkway, the Chamber of Commerce is for it.
In a letter to the Virginia Secretary of Transportation written in October, the chamber says no other road enhancement project has greater priority than the Meadowcreek Parkway. The parkway would connect Rio Road to Route 250 and McIntire Road.
Ms. Amiss also thinks art in place causes some problems as people rubbernecking to look at the art become distracted while driving. She commented, "I have previously spoken to city council members asking they not put in the art, especially on the bypass because they are a distraction."
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The coronavirus crisis has radically altered the way customers use the mobile network, according to a report released by AT&T on Tuesday. A shift to working at home has driven the changes, along with students taking classes online. Stuck inside, people are also using the network for entertainment more than before the crisis
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DescriptionThe project examines the ‘witness experience’ in relation to the truth commission in the Gambia. The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) seeks to create truth and national healing and will rely heavily on interviews with and testimonies of witnesses. The project is the first stage of a longitudinal study, involving witnesses at the various stages of the process. The case study provides a salient example of a least-developing country in a period of transition grappling with its past. The Gambia has emerged from 22 years of authoritarian rule and the legacy of state repression has left the justice system lacking infrastructure and legitimacy. In this context, the TRRC will face real challenges in procuring testimony from witnesses and ensuring a meaningful experience. This pilot study will explore the barriers to witness confidence and engagement and further understand what it means to ‘bear witness’ in a truth commission. In doing so, this project is broken down into three key pillars – witness testimonies and witness support and witness protection.
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1. How do ultrasonic through beam sensors work?
Ultrasonic through beam proximity sensors (also known as proximity switches) are used to detect the presence or absence of a target object. They consist of an ultrasound emitter and detector. The emitter is excited with high frequency AC electrical current, causing it to emit high frequency ultrasound, which is detected by the detector. When a target enters the space between the emitter and detector, blocking the ultrasound, a reduction in sound intensity is recorded by the detector. If a preset threshold intensity is crossed, the sensors output will switch states to indicate the presence of the target. Ultrasonic through beam Proximity sensors are not capable of measuring distance but rather only the presence or absence of a target. Due to the need to align the emitter and detector, they are more difficult to setup then many other proximity sensors and switches.
The emitter and detector are normally piezoelectric transducers, which are crystals that either vibrate in response to an AC voltage (thereby emitting ultrasound) or emit a voltage in response to a vibration (thereby detecting ultrasound). The emitted ultrasound normally has a frequency of 100-400 kHz. The wavelength of the ultrasound places a practical limit on the sample rate and so sensors operating at high ultrasound frequencies provide high sampling rate. However, high frequency sensors also have shorter measurement ranges because the attenuation of ultrasound is much greater at high frequencies.
2. General characteristics of ultrasonic through beam sensors
Ultrasonic through beam proximity sensors are low cost, highly reliable sensors capable of detecting the presence of targets (but not measuring their distance) at distances of 0 to 15 m, though most are limited to 2 m or less. They provide a Boolean switching output at a low sampling rate of 100-500 Hz, limiting the maximum target velocity. Ultrasonic through beam proximity sensors are non-contact and solid state meaning that they do not experience mechanical wear and have an extremely long lifetime. Furthermore, they have excellent environmental protection (IP67) and their readings are largely unaffected by contamination of the target with dirt, debris or liquid. The emitter and detector must each be separately mounted and aligned. However, fork configuration sensors are available for short sensing ranges, in which the emitter and detector are permanently fixed to a common frame.
3. Input and output signals
Ultrasonic through beam proximity sensors operate on a 10-30 Vdc supply voltage. With the exception of fork type sensors, the emitter and detector are separately wired to the voltage supply. The emitter may have additional inputs such as a beam enable/disable. The emitted ultrasonic beam is detected by the detector which outputs a Boolean signal of 0 V for a logic 0 or the supply voltage (less the voltage drop across the transistor) for a logic 1, in accordance to whether the threshold sound intensity has been crossed. The output may be either normally closed or normally open, with some sensors having both normally closed and normally open outputs.
4. Applications of ultrasonic through beam sensors
Ultrasonic through beam proximity sensors are frequently used for counting parts on production lines. Laser through beam sensors are more popular than ultrasonic through beam sensors because of their higher reliability and ability to detect smaller objects. However, ultrasonic through beam sensors are useful for detecting transparent parts and for operation in environments with either significant background light or in which laser light is unwanted. Ultrasonic through beam proximity sensors are often used to detect if multiple sheets have been inadvertently fed to a printer because if their sensitivity is adjustable, they are able to differentiate between single and multiple sheets.
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6. Purchasing tips
- Range vs Resolution: Operating at a low ultrasound frequency improves detection range but reduces sampling rate. Conversely, a high ultrasound frequency improves sampling rate but reduces detection range. There is therefore an inherent trade off between range and sampling rate.
- Adjustable threshold: Many proximity sensors include an adjustable threshold. This is useful for sensing objects that are small or thin and therefore block less of the ultrasound.
- Narrow beam: Ultrasonic proximity sensors are available with openings as small as 3 mm in diameter, for use in confined spaces.
- Pilot light: It is possible to purchase an ultrasonic through beam proximity sensor with a visible pilot light on the emitter, which projects onto the detector, aiding in alignment by providing visual feedback during installation.
- PNP/NPN: The transistor used to switch output states can be of either PNP or NPN type (also known as current sourcing and current sinking types respectively). When interfacing the sensor to a PLC, it is vital that the sensor is of the opposite type to the PLC port e.g. a current sourcing sensor will only work with a current sinking PLC port.
7. Advantages of ultrasonic through beam sensors
Ultrasonic through beam proximity sensors:
- Are low cost and highly reliable proximity sensors/switches.
- Are insensitive to background light and fairly immune to electromagnetic interference.
- Have high a high degree of environmental resistance, with a typical ingress protection rating of IP67.
8. Disadvantages of ultrasonic through beam sensors
Ultrasonic through beam proximity sensors:
- Must be installed at two points of the system (emitter and detector), both of which require wiring.
- Can be difficult to install (with the exception of fork type proximity sensors) because of the need for alignment of the emitter and detector.
- Have a smaller measurement range than laser thorough beam proximity sensors.
- Have a relatively low sampling rate due to time taken for the ultrasound to reach the emitter. This limits the maximum target velocity.
9. Application tips
- Double sheet detection: Ultrasonic through beam proximity sensors are often used in the printing industry to detect if multiple sheets of papers have been inadvertently fed to the printer. This is possible because a sheet of paper only partially blocks the ultrasound. The switching threshold can therefore be adjusted to switch only if two or more sheets are present.
- Multiple sensors: Multiple proximity sensors can be connected in series or parallel to a single process controller input port to achieve logic functions. Two sensors connected in series act as an AND gate. Two sensors connected in parallel act as an OR gate. The circuits used to implement parallel and series connections can be found here.
- Side lobe: The ultrasonic wave diverges as it propagates, becoming gradually wider. However, there is a wide angle ultrasonic emission called a side lobe, close to the sensor face. Reflection of the side lobe by surrounding objects may increase the detected sound intensity.


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- 30 ft-lbs torque power
- 350 RPM free speed
- Latch handle to control
- Directional control switch
Air Ratchets are an innovative tool, that will make working with small nuts, bolts, and fasteners no longer a complicated, overwhelming task.
This useful tool is ideal for increasing your efficiency, allowing you to complete these tasks with greater ease and accuracy.
Sound appealing? Well, the market for air ratchets can seem quite swamped as their popularity increases, so here at Top Review Zone, we’re here to help you find the best air ratchet for you.
Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Neiko 30119B Drive Mini Air Ratchet, and assessing whether this product can work as well as others on the market.
Let’s check it out, and see what this air ratchet has to offer!
- Lightweight and compact, ideal for tight spaces
- Comfortable to hold
- Easy to use and control
- Versatile and suited to a range of tasks
- Only suited to smaller bolts, due to its 1/4 inch drive
Neiko 30119B Drive Mini Air Ratchet Product Review
With ‘mini’ in its name, you’d assume that this is a compact, lightweight tool.
And you’d assume correctly, as the Neiko 30119B Drive Mini Air Ratchet is just that.
It weighs only 1.1lbs, and measures only 13.5cms in length, making it ideal for working in tight, hard-to-reach spaces. This lightweight feel means it will fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, and your hand won’t get tired if you need to use the tool for an extended period of time. The compact design makes it easy to use for a variety of tasks, perfect for when you need to be particularly precise.
With such small measurements, it’s easy to claim that this tool’s standout feature is its compact design. However, it offers more than just this, and is also constructed with excellent features that make it super easy to use. It comes with a latch handle to control the ratchet, as well as a switch that helps you to easily maneuver between both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. These handy features create a smoother working experience overall, allowing your tasks to feel more manageable and straightforward.
This air ratchet comes with 30 foot-pounds torque power with a 350 RPM free speed, which are ideal specifications when working on smaller, tighter spaces. This is perfect for a variety of tasks, such as removing and installing fasteners, or when working with motorcycles and smaller engines.
The Neiko 30119B Drive Mini Air Ratchet runs on 2.6cfm air pressure, with a 1/4 inch inlet size, and a 3/8 inch hose size. In addition to this, it comes with 90 psi air pressure – a significantly high number considering the product’s compact size. These specifications add to the versatility of this ratchet, making it suitable for all kinds of light to medium-duty DIY and home improvement tasks.
Overall, this mini air ratchet is a powerful yet compact tool, and, as it is the most budget-friendly option we feature on our site, it is a desirable choice if you’re looking for a lightweight tool that will help you out in tight spaces.
If you’re in need of a lightweight, compact air ratchet, it isn’t always easy to find something that offers powerful results too.
However, the Neiko 30119B Drive Mini Air Ratchet is a great combination of power and performance meeting a compact and lightweight design. This is an excellent choice if you have tasks that need completing in hard-to-reach areas, and would make a great addition to your toolkit.
Have you tried the Neiko 30119B Drive Mini Air Ratchet? What did you think of our review?
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This is the matching folio to the hit second album by Rihanna, A Girl Like Me, including the hit singles S.O.S. and Unfaithful. This volume features all thirteen R'n'B dance hits and ballads all arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar.
A Girl Like Me A Million Miles Away Break It Off Crazy Little Thing Called Love Dem Haters Final Goodbye If It's Lovin' That You Want - Part 2 Kisses Don't Lie P.S. (I'm Still Not Over You) Sos Unfaithful We Ride


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Stayed for a couple of nights at the property. Provided good rooms and tried their best to cater all the needs. Food was well prepared and served in the restaurant. We faced an issue with some dish, however hotel management took care of the same very well.
Well located, hotel staff helps cater all the small needs. Would recommend for your stay in Srinagar.
- Free Wifi

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Daegu, South Korea Ahn Jung-hwan scored a 78th-minute equalizer Monday as co-host South Korea came back to draw 1-1 with the United States in Group D.
Both teams can secure a place in the second round with a draw in their final group matches Friday. The U.S., which last reached the second round in 1994 at home, plays Poland and South Korea faces Portugal.
Ahn, a second-half substitute, outjumped defender Jeff Agoos to head in a pass from Eul Yong-lee.
Jung did a dance that appeared to be speedskating movements, a reference to the disqualification of Kim Dong-sung in the 1,500-meter short-track final of February's Salt Lake City Olympics.
South Korea, sky high after its 2-0 opening upset of Poland, dominated most of the game and had a chance to win it in the 89th, but Yong Soo-Choi, with an open net, chipped the ball over the crossbar.
United States forward Clint Mathis had put the Americans in the lead in the 24th-minute in his return to the lineup, and Brad Friedel made brilliant saves, including stopping a penalty kick.
South Korea and the United States each have four points from their first two matches, with the co-host leading Group D on goal difference.
Mathis got the goal when he took a pass from John O'Brien, who had run the ball up from midfield, trapped it with his right foot and kicked it with his left, slotting it past goalkeeper Lee Woon-jae from about 12 meters (yards).
Friedel, starting his second straight game over Kasey Keller, made a brilliant stop in the 40th minute after Agoos was called for dumping Hwang Sun-hon in the penalty area when U.S. defender Eddie Pope tumbled into the players.
Friedel, who had stopped Seol Ki-hyeon point blank just as the penalty kick was whistled, dived to his right and parried Lee Eul-yong's penalty kick away. The rebound went wide.
Friedel also parried Kim Nam-il's 30-meter (yard) chip with his fingertips in the 10th minute and made an excellent save with his feet on Seol's ball from the side in the 20th minute.
Penalty kickers had been 10-for-10 in this World Cup and were 17 of 18 in 1998, with one missing the net entirely. After Friedel's save on Lee, there was a moment of pushing between the teams, but the officials quickly separated them.
Hwang stood out, wearing a bandage that looked almost like a turban. He was bleeding above the left eye after a collision with Frankie Hejduk in front of the U.S. goal in the 22nd minute.
Mathis and U.S. captain Claudio Reyna rejoined the lineup while Pablo Mastroeni - Reyna's replacement - and injured midfielder Earnie Stewart came out. Reyna, however, was not much of a factor.
South Korea pressed at the start, and the United States didn't even take a shot during the first 21 minutes, letting the Red Devils run almost at will.
South Korea's supporters, overwhelmingly clad in red, started chanting and banging drums more than 2 1/2 hours before the start. Signs hanging from the upper deck included "Hiddink! Make our dream come true!" "God Bless Corea" and "We have a dream."
Fans on one end of the lower held up white cards that former the giant letters "GO KOR 16!" signifying South Korea's quest to be among the 16 teams in the second round. Then they switched to raising white South Korean flags aloft.
Fans of the Red Devils flocked south from Seoul all morning on planes, trains, buses and cars, chanting "Go Korea!" and "Dae-han-min-guk" (Republic of Korea).
Because of the tension surrounding the game, organizers heightened security. When the U.S. charter flight from Seoul arrived at Daegu Airport on Sunday, two tanks were on the runway and the Americans were greeted by the usual SWAT teams and police.
While high heat and humidity had been forecast, clouds and a light pregame drizzle kept down the temperature, although the sun started peaking through during warmups.

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Valentine's Day Rhyme
Please contribute a traditional song or rhyme from your country.
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Music, culture and traditions from all around the world!
There’s an interesting site called History and Geography of Europe and the World. It shows maps of different geographical locations at different points in time. For example, you can see what Europe was like in 300AD. Of course it was mostly controlled by the Roman Empire. But then you can [...]
I was recently corresponding with my friend Ray Lee who came to the U.S. from Hong Kong back in the 1980’s. We were discussing how sometimes immigrants preserve songs that have been forgotten in their homeland. I’ve noticed this several times in my work with songs from around the globe. [...]
I love the rhythm and language of the poem "A Negro Love Song" by Paul Dunbar. It seems fitting to share given that Valentine’s Day is coming soon and it’s Black History Month. Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872 – 1906) was born in Ohio. He wrote poems, plays and novels in both [...]
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Up-Hill is a poem about a weary traveller. It can also be a metaphor for life. You can listen to 2 recordings of “Up-Hill below. One is recited, the other sung. You can also read along with the text. Enjoy! Mama Lisa MP3 Recording of the Poem Up-Hill MP3 Recording of the Poem Up-Hill – [...]

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I also heard that you shouldn't start your seeds until 4 weeks before planting to avoid legginess. Or so Martha Stewart's gardening expert said. Knowing that I won't be planting fragile plants until Memorial Day I've decided that I'll be starting my seeds indoors in mid to late April.
- Harris Lettuce Blend (a blend of Cimmaron, Red Salad Bowl, Tango, Slobolt, Green Salad Bowl and Royal Oakleaf)
- Bush Blue Lake Beans
- Colored Sweet Pepper Seed Blend (Lady Bell ~green to red, Early Sensation ~green to yellow, Valencia ~green to orange, Purple Beauty ~green to purple, and Flamingo ~light yellow to blush red to red. The kids will love all those colors!)
- Regal Cucumber
- Nantindo Carrots (pelleted~last year I had a horrible time with overcrowding)
- Revelation Corn (early variety) & Renaissance Corn (late variety)
- Waltham Butternut (why mess with a classic?)
- Zuchini Elite
- Howden Pumpkins
- Charlotte Radishes (Can't wait to make more radish relish! Mmmm...)
As you can see there is no tomaotes. I understand almost every good gardener loves growing tomato. But hubby and I are not tomato fans. We've discussed growing them to make our own salsa, and spaghetti sauce but... not this year.
Until I can get my seeds started I've got plenty to do. Garden Clean-Up and Additions. Oooh what fun.

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In the wake of the 2016 Oscar nominations, many are speaking out against the films and performances AMPAS has decided to reward this year. First, there was Jada Pinkett Smith’s suggestion that maybe black actors, directors, and other members of Hollywood shouldn’t participate in the Oscars as presenters and performers if they weren’t going to be included in the stable of nominees. Now, a producer of Straight Outta Compton, which probably deserved more than the nominations it received (especially one for Best Picture), has published a letter calling out the Oscars for their shortcomings in recognizing diverse projects and performers.
Even though Straight Outta Compton screenwriters Andrea Berloff and Jon Herman got a Best Screenplay nomination, they are noticeably some of the few people involved with the movie who are white. Will Packer made sure to congratulate them in his post, but chastised The Academy in equal measure. Packer’s Facebook post included these comments:
To my #OscarsSoWhite folks who are angry at the absurd lack of diversity highlighted yet again by this year’s Oscar noms. Trust me, I get it. Those of us in the industry who labor to make the best content we can are especially sensitive to a perceived systemic bias against a group of people or type of film. One thing I will say, is that The Academy’s voting record is only part of the issue. These films/performances and the scripts that drive them often go into development YEARS before they are released and thus in Oscar contention.
After stressing the idea that more movies need to be sent into production now so that the Oscars have something to nominate in the next few years, Packer continues:
To my Academy colleagues, WE HAVE TO DO BETTER. Period. The reason the rest of the world looks at us like we have no clue is because in 2016 it’s a complete embarrassment to say that the heights of cinematic achievement have only been reached by white people. I repeat—it’s embarrassing. It’s unfair to the performers of color who sacrificed so much, laid it all on the line AND DELIVERED with their projects this year. It’s also unfair to the white actors, writers, producers and directors who gave everything they had to create career defining content only to have it marred by the fact that a lack of diversity calls into question the legitimacy of The Academy’s choices.
Packer’s message is balanced and unbiased in his frustrations. In specifically calling out Sheryl Boone Isaacs in a positive way for her diversification efforts, his post seems less like a bout of anger about his movie’s lack of noms and more like a reasonable and necessary call to arms about the current issue. With any luck, Packer’s words will actually wake some people up and next year the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag will seem like a joke instead of a sad truth.


For those of you who will be in Nashville this week for the Summer NAMM convention, the Adam Nitti Band will be playing "Summer NAMM JAMM" closeout event taking place at Douglas Corner on Saturday July 11 at 7pm.
Performing that night will be:
-Doug Johns Duo
-The Bottom 40 featuring Michael Whittaker
-Adam Nitti Band
The evening will feature some amazing musicians, including: Derico Watson, Scott Bernard, Joey Richie, with special guest appearances by Andrew Gouche, Mark Douthit, Tom Hemby, Chris Carver, and more...
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Equity Residential Closes on Third Apartment
Tower in Manhattan Portfolio Acquisition
March 31, 2010 04:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time
CHICAGO--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today announced that the
company has closed on its previously announced acquisition of Longacre House, a 293-unit apartment tower located
in Midtown Manhattan. On February 1, 2010, Equity Residential announced that it had acquired two Manhattan
apartment towers (RiverTower and 777 Sixth Avenue) and signed a contract to acquire this third tower.
Equity Residential now owns and operates 26 properties, consisting of 7,320 apartment units, in the New York
Metro Area, including 14 properties consisting of 3,825 apartment units in Manhattan.
Equity Residential is an S&P 500 company focused on the acquisition, development and management of high quality
apartment properties in top U.S. growth markets. Equity Residential owns or has investments in 494 properties
located in 23 states and the District of Columbia, consisting of 136,886 apartment units. For more information on
Equity Residential, please visit our website at www.equityapartments.com.
Marty McKenna, (312) 928-1901

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