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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Survivor Caramoan Episode 11 Recap
We begin our Survivor Caramoan Episode 11 recap on Night 28 at Camp Enil Edam. The group has just returned from Tribal Council after the Three Amigos, plus Erik, gave super-secret spy-guy Phillip the boot. Erik wonders whether or not he should vote again with the Alpha Males? Meanwhile, the other members of the Stealth-R-Us alliance ponder their situation in their usual, paranoid ways. Day 29 and Cochran seems to be becoming more paranoid than normal. He is still in shock over how the Alpha Males defeated Phillip and his alliance. Will others flip over and join the Three Amigos? Brenda is also having a bad day. She starts weeping over how hard The Game has become. Stress is taking its toll. Tree-mail arrives with an envelop containing $500 dollars in cash for each player. The Survivor Auction is coming up and Malcolm decides that he will not spend any money on food items, waiting for game advantages to buy. Time for the Reward Challenge! Malcolm jumps on the first item, duh, a bottle of beer and a bowl of nuts for $20. Jeff Probst says there is a bonus, handing Malcolm a pail full of ice and several bottles [...]
Along the Mississippi, river views trump flood protection
Mississippi floods don't have the impact today that they had during the Great Flood of 1993, thanks to better flood walls and levees and thousands of flood-plain homes converted to green space. But in some river towns, flood protection is a non-starter.
Sgt. First Class Nathan Jeffries of the Missouri National Guard 3175th MP Company from Warrenton, Mo., places sandbags on a trouble spot in a temporary levee Monday, April 22, in Clarksville, Mo. The swollen Mississippi River has strained a hastily erected makeshift floodwall in Clarksville, creating trouble spots that volunteers were scrambling to patch.
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EnlargeHer Missouri hamlet soon to celebrate its 200th birthday, Mayor Jo Anne Smiley embraces Clarksville's perilous place along the Mississippi River, never mind that that the waters again threaten to wipe it and its potpourri of specialty shops off the map.
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In places like Clarksville and the Illinois town of Grafton just across the river, it's always been the clear views of the Mississippi drawing the tourists, unobstructed by a permanent levee. But that's left both communities north of St. Louis vulnerable.
By Monday, the rain-swollen river strained a hastily erected makeshift floodwall in Clarksville, creating two trouble spots that volunteers were scrambling to patch ? as well as build a second sandbag wall to catch any water weaseling through.
But though the Mighty Mississippi is starting to recede, another batch of rain threatens to push it back up. A swath from Oklahoma through Michigan is forecast to get an inch of rain ? in some cases slightly more ? through Tuesday. The National Weather Service said some river levels again could rise, blunting their slow retreat.
Mark Fuchs, a National Weather Service hydrologist, said the latest dousing could be especially troubling for communities along the Illinois River, which he said is headed for record crests.
"Along the Illinois, any increase is going to be cause for alarm, adding to their uncertainty and, in some cases, misery," he said late Monday afternoon.
Last week's downpours brought on sudden flooding throughout the Midwest, and high water is blamed for at least three deaths. Authorities in LaSalle, Ill., spent Monday searching for a woman whose van was spotted days earlier near a bridge over the flooded Illinois, and a 12-year-old boy was in critical condition after being pulled from the Big River near Leadwood, Mo., about 65 miles south of St. Louis, after floodwaters swept him away as he tried to walk across a bridge.
Flooding along the Mississippi doesn't have the impact today that it had during the Great Flood of 1993. Since then, thousands of homes have been bought out, so the flood plain in many places is largely green space. Other places have built better flood walls and levees.
But in flood-prone Clarksville, putting up permanent protection against the river is a non-starter, partly because it could cost millions of dollars the 442-person community can ill-afford without plenty of taxpayer help.
More importantly, Smiley and others say, building a flood wall would amount to sacrificing Clarksville's identity.
"The Mississippi River is out there, and we live on it," Smiley said in the town where 6,000 tons of sand has been crafted into the latest makeshift wall by locals, the National Guard and even prison inmates. "We are a tourist town, and part of that involves seeing and experiencing the river."
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'Mad Men' creator Weiner answers season 6 critics
Jon Hamm from the cast of "Man Men" attends "Mad-ness Returns to the Paley Center" at The Paley Center for Media on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Jon Hamm from the cast of "Man Men" attends "Mad-ness Returns to the Paley Center" at The Paley Center for Media on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
This April 23, 2013 photo released by Starpix shows Matthew Weiner, creator of the series "Mad Men," at a panel event at the Paley Media Center in New York. After waiting nearly a year for this month?s premiere some viewers have expressed disappointment with the new season that premiered April 7 because it?s revealed so little after such a long wait. Weiner noted people are still watching and advised fans to ?sit back and enjoy where we?re going.? (AP Photo/Starpix, Dave Allocca)
NEW YORK (AP) ? "Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner has a message for critics of season six of the AMC hit: "Fans don't run the show."
After waiting nearly a year for this month's premiere some viewers have expressed disappointment with the new season. Speaking ahead of a "Mad Men" panel event at the Paley Media Center in Manhattan Tuesday night, Weiner likened fan reaction to the show to the arcade game Whac-A-Mole.
"There's not enough agency advertising. There's too much advertising," Weiner said of previous fan gripes. "There's not enough Betty. There's too much Betty. Who is Megan? Why isn't there more Megan?"
Weiner noted people are still watching and advised fans to "sit back and enjoy where we're going." He said he opened the season in 1968 because he believes it was one of the worst years in U.S. history, and while he remained tight-lipped about where the journey is headed he did promise it "might be a little salacious, but that's what the show is."
Viewers did learn that ad man Don Draper (Jon Hamm) remains tormented and brooding and is now cheating on his new wife Megan (Jessica Pare). Weiner says he believes his lead character remains redeemable despite his flaws.
"We'll have to see what the world hands him and if he's able to confront a problem that's following him around that might actually be him," he said.
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Baucus exit could be free-for-all for Mont. Senate
HELENA, Mont. (AP) ? U.S. Sen. Max Baucus' surprise announcement that he won't run for a seventh term could mean a free-for-all for a Senate seat that has not been open since 1978, with a popular Democratic ex-governor and a freshman Republican congressman already showing interest.
Republicans said the open Montana seat helps their chances to gain six seats in 2014 to win a Senate majority. But many Democrats relish a potential early return to politics for former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, who left office in January because of term limits.
Baucus told The Associated Press he made the decision not to run Monday night, even after he raised $5 million for a re-election fight that now won't occur.
He and his wife talked daily about the decision over several months, he said. They're building a new home in Bozeman and Baucus said he is looking forward to spending more time outside of politics.
"You have to do what you think is right for yourself and your family," Baucus said. "Life goes on. There is a time and place for everything."
Supporters lauded Baucus for a political career that spanned five decades, for playing a key role in some of the nation's biggest political debates and being the standard-bearer for the Montana Democratic Party through some very lean times.
But others ? including some liberal detractors ? sensed opportunity, which will likely lead to a boisterous battle to fill the power vacuum.
It didn't take long for Schweitzer's name to surface as a favorite for Democrats, while many Republicans advanced U.S. Rep. Steve Daines as their favorite.
Other possible GOP candidates include Denny Rehberg, the former congressman coming off a bruising and unsuccessful bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, and former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot, who served from 1993 to 2001 and later chaired the Republican National Committee.
Schweitzer, who previously said he's "not senile enough to be in the Senate," on Tuesday sounded as though he were open to the idea of replacing Baucus.
"Some people see a pickup on the side of the road with a flat tire and say that's a problem. I'm the guy that stops and says, 'I'll fix it.' I like challenges. I like positive outcomes," Schweitzer told the AP.
If Schweitzer runs, he would likely be a shoo-in for the Democratic nomination and could even scare away Republican candidates, said Dave Parker, a political analyst at Montana State University.
"Schweitzer's in the catbird seat. It all begins and ends with him. He's the most popular politician in the state right now and if he runs he clears the field on both the Democratic side and the Republican side," said Parker.
Others said regardless of Schweitzer's decision, Republicans are bound to mount a determined campaign ? and spend heavily ? for the open seat.
"It's going to be another real race again. It's an open seat, so no matter what the race starts today," said Craig Wilson, a political analyst at the Montana State University, Billings.
University of Montana political analyst James Lopach predicted a Daines matchup against Schweitzer. He said Daines will find it hard to resist a Senate run ? no matter the opponent.
"He's got to run statewide anyway. Why not run for a six-year position instead of a two-year position? The Senate is more prestigious and more powerful," Lopach said.
Daines' spokeswoman Alee Lockman said the new congressman is giving a run "serious and thoughtful consideration." His office released a statement saying the congressman appreciates Baucus' lifetime of service and that "it is critically important that this seat be filled by someone prepared to change the direction and culture of our nation."
Former U.S. Rep. Rick Hill, who lost to Steve Bullock in November's gubernatorial election, said he will be trying to convince Daines to run.
"He is a new leader with new ideas," Hill said.
Rehberg, who is now a co-chairman of the Washington-based public-strategy firm Mercury/Clark & Weinstock, did not return a call for comment Tuesday.
Two lesser-known Republicans already have announced their intentions to run ? state Sen. Champ Edmunds of Missoula and former state Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Corey Stapleton.
On the Democratic side, EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau are possible contenders if Schweitzer decides not to run.
Baucus will be joined in retirement by fellow Democratic senators Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia, Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, Tim Johnson of South Dakota, Tom Harkin of Iowa and Carl Levin of Michigan in announcing his retirement plans.
Republicans Saxby Chambliss of Georgia and Mike Johanns of Nebraska also have decided not to seek re-election next year.
Baucus in recent years has bemoaned the increased polarization in Washington but he said that was not a factor in his decision. Nor was his "no" vote on a gun-control compromise measure that would have expanded background checks, a vote that angered liberals, he said.
"It is just time to move on," Baucus said.
Baucus said he will focus his remaining time in office on tax reform, the farm bill, the North Fork Watershed Protection Act and his plan to expand land protections along the Rocky Mountain Front. Baucus said the health care overhaul that was a signature bill for him ? one that cost him politically back home ? remains important.
"I want to make sure health care is implemented, and implemented very well," he said.
That health care debate dinged his approval ratings, but Baucus believes the measure will eventually be popular. Baucus recalled a conversation he once had with former U.S. Sen. Mike Mansfield ? a legendary Montana political figure. Baucus said when he was new to politics he was trying to tell Mansfield that the voters would reward them for "doing the right thing."
"He looked at me and just said, 'Yep, but sometime it takes a long time,'" Baucus said. "The bottom line is, it is important for me that Montanans know how grateful I am, and how humbled I am to have served Montana."
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Brown reported from Billings.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/baucus-exit-could-free-mont-senate-073337555--election.html
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Moneysaver PSA: Limited Time Gaming Deals For Tuesday - Kotaku
Set your iPhone's alarm, Amazon's got Gold Box deals on video games, and we've got all the details right here.
Starting at 3am EST, Amazon will be running limited time sales on several games and accessories. The deal ends either when time expires or when stock is sold through. We're going to list the offers below, times are all Eastern Standard. Thanks goes to Cheap Ass Gamer for the info. [Amazon Gold Box]
All Day
? PS3 God of War: Ascension ($40) | $55+ elsewhere
? PS3 God of War Legacy PS3 Bundle ($280) | $327+ elsewhere
3-8am
? 360 Gears of War: Judgment ($45) | This doesn't make sense, because Judgment is $40 on Amazon right now. I'm guessing Amazon price-matched someone else but didn't update their Gold Box offers accordingly.
8-10am
? 360 Halo 4 ($30) | $38+ elsewhere
10am-12pm
? PS3/360 Hitman: Absolution ($19) | $31+ elsewhere
12-2pm
? PC/Mac Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty ($18) | $40+ elsewhere
2-3pm
? PS3/360 Dead Space 3 ($40) | This is currently $33 on Groupon, we'd advise you get it there.
3-5pm
? Tritton 720+ 7.1 Surround Headset for PS3 and 360 ($100) | $150+ elsewhere
5-7pm
? Turtle Beach Ear Force PX51 Premium Wireless Dolby Digital Gaming Headset ($200) | $222+ elsewhere
7-9pm
? 3DS/Vita Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward ($30) | $40+ elsewhere
9-11pm
? 360 Forza Horizon/Forza Horizon Limited Edition ($20) | $40 elsewhere | Why both versions are listed is not currently clear.
11pm-Midnight
? 360 Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection ($15) | $43+ elsewhere
Midnight-2am
? Lego Lord of the Rings ($20) | Which platforms is not currently clear, probably all of them.
Dig in, I'll update this throughout the day. Come back at 2:15pm for an all-new Moneysaver, and check out all the other deals in Monday's full Moneysaver roundup. Follow me on Kinja for deals as I post them, and check out Deals.Kinja.com for even more discounts.
Welcome to the new Moneysaver, now brought to you by the Commerce Team. Our aim is to bring Kotaku readers the best gaming deals available. And to be very clear, we also make money if you buy. We're making new improvements every day, and we want your feedback.
Basically every major release of the past several months is on sale today, and for every platform.? Read?Source: http://kotaku.com/moneysaver-psa-limited-time-gaming-deals-for-tuesday-477584825
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Marketer Survey - Business Insider
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It's clear brands are still experimenting with emerging digital channels like social, mobile and "native" advertising.
What's not clear is the consensus. What's working? What's a total waste of time? Will the almighty banner finally die a quiet death? Will Facebook and Twitter eat ad networks for lunch? What's all the fuss about RTB, DMP and PE?
Whether you work for a brand, agency, or publisher, we'd like your two cents on the matter. Tell us about shifting paradigms, advertorials, and other marketing buzzwords you're probably tired of hearing.?
Click here to?take the survey >
Thanks in advance for your candid answers!
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Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/marketer-survey-2013-4
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Friday, April 12, 2013
Obama: Budget shrinks deficits and expands economy
WASHINGTON (AP) ? President Barack Obama says his proposed $3.77 trillion budget for 2014 can shrink federal deficits and expand the U.S. economy. He says: "We can do both."
Obama spoke at the White House Wednesday as his administration issued his budget proposal. It would replace $1.2 trillion in automatic spending cuts scheduled to take effect over the next 10 years with $1.8 trillion in deficit-reduction measures. His plan calls for reductions in Social Security and Medicare spending and increases in taxes, mostly on the wealthy.
He says: "It replaces these cuts with smarter ones."
Obama also would increase cigarette taxes by 94 cents a pack to pay for expanded preschool programs. He also calls for $50 billion in public works spending.
Associated Press
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