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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Judge says groups can't shield campaign donors

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AT&T now accepting Lumia 900 pre-orders, only those seeking cyan or black need apply (update)

Friendly reminder here, folks. As expected, AT&T has opened the pre-order floodgates for the Nokia Lumia 900 today ahead of its April 8th release in the US. Interested parties can secure their reservation for the Window Phone 7.5-loaded device at either AT&T's retail or online stores. While you'll be able to snag one in either matter black or cyan blue, we'd be remiss not to point out that the white version (slated for an April 22nd release) isn't yet on offer. If you'll recall, parting with $100, along with agreeing to a two-year contract is all it'll cost ya' to get in on the action. Be sure to let us know if you plan on reaching for the "light" in the comments.

Update: Wowza, if $100 wasn't already easy on the wallet, Walmart is offering the device up for only $50 with a two-year agreement -- online only, though. You'll find more info at the source link below.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in.]

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So This is Bliss :: A Northwest Wedding Blog by Luxe Event ...

Dear Luxe Friend,
So many people ask us "so, who are your preferred vendors?"
and "how do you pick you preferred vendors?". . .to which we say, that's easy, it's about the relationship and their personality. (of course their skill) but above all we pride ourselves on the relationship build we have established with each of our partners.
Your wedding is such an important day that you, and we, want you to jive with all your vendors on-site the day of your wedding.

That's why we decided to show and tell a bit...show you and tell you about who we think are "Luxe bride and groom worthy" and who we think you should work with, and why.

Over the next few weeks we will be sharing a bit about our Luxe Vendor Family of cool people we work,
or like to work with. We often refer our Luxe Brides and Grooms to people we know who are down to earth, skilled, fun-loving, funny, easy-going, authentic people who LOVE their craft.
Hugs and kisses! -Luxe Event Productions

......like this Portland Caterer & Event Manager Vibrant Table Catering & Events.

Vibrant Table is composed of an amazing group of professionals. The minute you walk into their space you will be stunned by the incredible ambiance. From unique decor, beautiful flowers and sweet smells from the kitchen.

The team from Vibrant Table have an amazing attention to detail not to mention an incredible breadth of knowledge in catering and events. The catering team will create a sophisticated menu for the day of your wedding according to your distinct palette and unique vision.

Anytime a bride picks Vibrant Table we get very excited to work with their team because they are fun to be around. Not to mention we know they are going to knock it out of the park! That is why they are one of our preferred vendors!

Here's what we asked them and here's what they said

Tell us what type of services you offer?

Vibrant Table is best known for our award-winning, full-service catering and event production. We are passionate about creating relationships with clients, considering the ?big picture?, and offering not only fine food and service but also in-house floral, decor, and event design.

Photo by: Olivia Brockman

What type of weddings do you love the most?

Weddings where we are involved in the entire process, from engagement to vows. That way we build a strong, lasting relationship with our couples and their vendors, help our clients with guidance, and showcase our creative talent.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Life. We have a very dynamic team of coordinators, designers, and event managers and chefs! Our internal collaboration and brainstorming lends itself to an explosion of ideas and event plans.

Photo By: Sara Gray Photography

How does your consultation process work?

Your Vibrant Table Coordinator is your primary contact, helping you develop ideas, menu, a time line, and other details. We are happy to join you for several meetings, and remain in close telephone and email contact throughout the planning process. About two weeks before your event, we assign a day-of Event Manager who manages staff and works side-by-side with your coordinator, to be sure your big day runs seamlessly.

I want to book you to create my dream wedding, how do I start the process?

What are your top 5-10 tips for brides and grooms regarding their photography on the day of?

1. Think about what?s most important to you: music, food, the look, photography, location, etc? That way the professionals can help craft an event that first and foremost reflects you, but we can also help you identify where you might want to invest more of the budget and where you can save.

2. Be open about your budget. We understand it?s sometimes difficult to talk about the bottom line, but if your vendors are aware of your budget, they can help you maximize it according to your priorities and can offer realistic suggestions.

3. When shopping around, compare ?apples to apples.? Caterers, like all vendors, may present proposals very differently. Sometimes all your expected charges may not be included at first. Ask about staffing, included equipment, service charges, gratuity, transportation fees, etc. Something that looks too good to be true at first glance probably is. How awful it would be to find out weeks before your wedding ? or even worse, on your honeymoon ? that your reception will cost much more than you expected!

4. Your venue has a significant impact on your catering costs. Is there a kitchen or does your caterer need to create one? Does the venue provide tables and chairs? Do they set up and take down the tables and chairs or does your caterer need to provide staff to do so? Some venues even offer lighting services, A/V, dance floors and other equipment at discounted rates. Consider these amenities when choosing your venue.

5. Planning a wedding is a process that involves a whole cast of characters. There will be a myriad of changes and revisions. It?s completely ok to change your mind.

6. Try to meet your vendors? deadlines because they are in turn beholden to the deadline of their purveyors. For example, switching specialty linens a week before your wedding will incur late charges and rush mailing fees for your planner. They have no choice but to pass those fees on to you.

7. Assign a point person for your day-of vendors. If you have a wedding planner, he or she will be the likely choice. If not, ask a competent friend or relative who does not have a central role in the wedding.

8. This is your day. Don?t sweat the small stuff. Most importantly ? HAVE FUN!

What trend are you loving right now?

We?re trending back to white and to vintage weddings, incorporating texture with strategically placed punches of color against neutral backdrops ? understated elegance, classic yet completely modern. Imagine rich, textured linen, clustered centerpieces of pale garden blooms with wooly lamb?s ear and cotton, candles in mercury glass, cut metal or frosted glass.

Photo By: Evrim Icoz Photography

Vibrant Table is unique in that we?ll handle just the catering or will be happy to manage everything. Just let us know!

Vendors You'll Totally Love.....Beacause We Do!

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Spaniards strike against "unstoppable" job reforms

MADRID/BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spanish workers staged a general strike on Thursday to protest against labor reforms which the government declared "unstoppable" but many ignored the action, fearing for their jobs in a country with the EU's highest unemployment rate.

Factories across the nation were silent and ports closed, while television and transport were disrupted by the strike against the austerity policies of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy - whom Spaniards elected by a landslide only four months ago.

Police arrested a number of protesters in Madrid while small-scale violence flared in Barcelona, Spain's second city. Tourists were locked out of the Alhambra, a 14th-century Moorish palace in the southern city of Granada which is one of Europe's great cultural monuments.

Strikers promised a wave of protests to confront Rajoy's conservative government over reforms making it cheaper for companies to fire staff and dismantling a nationwide system of collective pay bargaining.

"We don't have much hope, but this is just the beginning," said Trini Cuesta, a 58-year-old employee at a public hospital in Barcelona. "It's not just about labor reform, we're against policies that are provoking social and economic ruin. Social protests must rise."

Spain is tipping into its second recession since the end of 2009 and some observers expect at least another million people to join already swollen unemployment lines. The jobless rate is already 23 percent and almost half of under 25-year-olds are out of work.

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"UNSTOPPABLE" REFORM

Rajoy's government said it was committed to making labor reforms which it argues will help to reduce unemployment by making the labor market more efficient. "The agenda for reform is unstoppable," Labor Minister Fatima Banez said on Thursday.

Police presence was particularly heavy around parliament where politicians were putting in a longer work day than usual as Rajoy sought approval for five different measures, including funding for indebted local governments to pay suppliers.

Spaniards have so far been tolerant of Rajoy's efforts to reform the labor market and meet strict European Union-imposed deficit goals to ensure it avoids a Greek-style debt crisis.

But the general strike, the first since September 2010, showed that patience may be wearing thin. The largest union put support for the strike at 77 percent while the government said the work day was proceeding normally but gave no overall tally.

Spain's blue chip index fell 0.87 percent, its eighth consecutive session of declines as concerns over the country's finances returned.

There were pockets of violence in Barcelona, where protesters set garbage bins on fire and threw chairs from the famed outdoor cafes of Spain's second largest city onto the street, but no injuries were reported.

Union members waving red flags gathered in major cities where they plastered stickers on shop windows reading "Closed for Strike", though many remained open for business.

Police barricaded parliament and arrested 58 people in Madrid, many of whom were trying to stop people going to work.

FIRING FEARS

Many workers crossed the picket lines, saying they feared losing their jobs or unwilling to lose the average of around 100 euros which will be docked from the pay cheques of the strikers.

While many Spaniards are fighting to preserve protection for their jobs, others are on short-term contracts of typically six months with little protection.

These workers fear their employers could punish strikers by failing to renew their contracts when they expire, and give the job instead to one of the army of unemployed.

Fewer than a fifth of Spanish employees are currently affiliated with the country's two biggest unions and many feel they don't represent the wider workforce.

"A lot of people actually blame the unions in part for the rigidity in the labor market and lack of competitiveness, so they aren't exactly in the position to rally a lot of people and the support for the strike reflects that," said David Bach, political analyst at IE business school in Madrid.

However, union members are ready for a long fight. "This is the largest cut of (workers') rights since anyone can remember. There has to be a better way to get out of this crisis," UGT union employee Marta Lois, 40, said on Madrid's main street Gran Via, where protesters blocked traffic early on Thursday.

"Don't forget this is just the first major event of what is likely going to be a long year of demonstrations against government policies," Antonio Barroso, political analyst with Eurasia Group said.

Rajoy said on Tuesday his administration would pass a "very, very, austere budget" on Friday. His goal of cutting the deficit this year to 5.3 percent of gross domestic product implies nominal cuts of at least 35 billion euros ($46.63 billion).

The cuts are meant to keep borrowing costs down as well as working towards meeting the EU's 3 percent deficit limit next year, but some economists say they will deepen the looming recession.

CHANCE FOR A DIFFERENT PATH

The strike halted overnight production at factories from Barcelona in the north to Cadiz in the south, with unions reporting full stoppages at General Motors Espana, Renault, ArcelorMittal and Acerinox.

Transport employees provided a basic level of service, meaning one in four buses and about a third of metro and local trains were expected to run. Most domestic and European flights were grounded although long-haul services continued.

"We're offering the government a chance to start a different path (of reform) in search of wider consensus," Ignacio Fernandez Toxo, head of Spain's largest union Comisiones Obreras said. "If not there will be rising social conflict."

Despite the promises to push on with reforms aimed at winning approval from Brussels, Rajoy's People's Party suffered a surprise setback in a regional election on Sunday, meaning he must measure his steps to avoid provoking wider discontent.

A high turnout is expected at an evening march in Madrid that will end at the central Puerta del Sol square, cradle of last year's anti-austerity "Indignant" movement.

National grid operator REE estimated electricity demand - a key indicator of economic activity - for Thursday as a whole would drop by 14.8 percent from Wednesday to 571 gigawatt-hours, a level comparable to a public holiday or a weekend.

During the last general strike in September 2010, demand fell by 12.6 percent from the day before.

(Additional reporting by Emma Pinedo, Nigel Davies, Paul Day, Martin Roberts, Blanca Rodriguez and Feliciano Tisera; writing by Tracy Rucinski; editing by Paul Day and David Stamp)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/spanish-strike-test-tolerance-austerity-055258952.html

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Friday, March 30, 2012

AP sources: Ryan expected to endorse Romney (The Arizona Republic)

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Google Is Pathetically Asking You to Thank People Who've Used Google+ [Video]

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Well, this is officially sad, desperate, and annoying! Google+ is now reminding us that we have no manners, and ought to thank the people who have liked (probably by accident) a link via the abandoned social network. Oh my goodness! More »