Sarah Palin urges GOP to broaden message

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) ? Returning to the national stage, Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Saturday that the Republican Party must broaden its message to grow.

"We must leave no American behind," she said in a populist speech that electrified supporters at a conservative summit in suburban Washington. "And we must share our powerful message of freedom and liberty to all citizens ? even those who may disagree on some issues."

Palin has maintained a low-profile during last year's election. She's expected to play a limited role in the future of the GOP but shared several recommendations Saturday.

Instead of focusing on rebuilding the Republican Party, she said that party leaders should focus on rebuilding the middle class.

She jabbed President Barack Obama and the Republican professional class alike, urging the crowd to reject the ideas of political consultants and pollsters, taking a not-so-subtle dig at Karl Rove, a former adviser to President George W. Bush and a co-founder of outside group Crossroads USA.

"The architects can head on back ... to the great Lone Star State, and put their name on some ballot, though, for their sake, I hope they give themselves a discount on their consulting services," she quipped.

But Palin saved her most pointed criticism for the president, likening him to Ponzi-scheme felon Bernie Madoff. Taking a shot at the president's call for universal background checks on gun owners, she said, "Dandy idea, Mr. President ? should have started with yours."

Palin drew cheers when she paused in the middle of her remarks to sip soda from a "Big Gulp" ? the type of supersized, sugary drink that New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg tried to ban. A New York judge this week struck down the Republican mayor's pioneering 16-ounce limit on insodas and other nondiet sweet drinks for sale.

"Oh, Bloomberg's not around," she mocked. "Our Big Gulp is safe. "

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Beam Player: simple, clean folder-based music player

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Decorating Homes or Offices Through Interior Design Companies in ...

Decorating Homes or Offices Through Interior Design Companies in Dubai

Author (Abdulla Moidu). Submitted on Thu, 14 Mar 2013

Every individual wants his or her residential space to be designed in an attractive fashion. A good design with an aesthetic appeal is pleasing to the eyes and it has great utility for the occupants. Using the services of reputed interior design companies in Dubai can greatly help in designing layouts of one's choice. Design consultants can also be used for help, whether for residential or commercial purposes.

There are different elements with respect to interior design. One can start by looking at curtains Dubai. It is important to choose drapes that match or contrast shades of room accessories. Most people look at giving their rooms an airy feel with curtains. Stitching on curtains must have been done in a precise manner. Along with customized designs, it is also possible to purchase drapes with a choice of tracks, rails and curtain rods. A huge variety of drapes with fabrics from across the globe are available with reputed vendors, many of whom can be tracked through the Internet.

Interior design companies in Dubai must be aware of the latest trends in the market. This is one sphere where continuous improvements take place from time to time. Home residents generally look for renovations either to increase space in the house or to change appearances. Most of this involves doing work which is more than just painting. It also involves putting new upholstery, blinds, wall covering and furniture. Some people prefer to gets walls painted while others prefer to use wallpaper.

Several persons prefer to use flooring made of natural material. Different types of materials available for this purpose include grasses, bamboo and jute. Tiles can also be used, which are quite easy to clean and give floors a neat look. Whatever be the type of flooring chosen from reputed companies always make sure that customers are fully satisfied with the final result of renovation.

Buying products from Curtains Dubai companies such as furnishings, wallpapers and others helps buyers save time and money, instead of looking for different vendors. Such companies also do fine jobs such as stitching curtains, repairing fabrics of sofas and mending of tables or chairs. Experienced tailors ensure that each stitching of upholstery is treated with great precision.

Color schemes used in an office are very different from those used in homes. Very few sober colors are required to be used in commercial spaces as opposed to residences. The types of colors used by interior design companies in Dubai help in giving rooms a sense of space. Modularity, or small and compact designs are common features of several modern designs. Chairs are given ergonomic shapes so that employees do not get body aches while sitting for long hours. Varying needs of businesses means that furniture must be lightweight so that it can be moved easily to meet seating requirements.

Most offices of today make use of blinds instead of curtains Dubai. Blinds can be of different materials, namely wooden, Roman, venetian, awnings, bamboo and vertical. They can be adjusted by rotating flaps from open to closed positions,depending upon the amount of desired light.

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Caimin In, the Water's Fine

Fossil caiman skulls found in Panama raise questions about the distance between South and Central America at the beginning of the Miocene epoch. Sophie Bushwick reports

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It was thought that saltwater seas separated Central and South America millions of years ago. But a recent discovery may render that idea all wet. Because archaeologists in Panama have dug up the remains of ancient alligator relatives?which were freshwater creatures. The work is in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. [Alexander K. Hastings et al., Systematics and biogeography of crocodylians from the Miocene of Panama]

Excavations at the Panama Canal have turned up many fossils. Recently, two partial skulls were found embedded in rocks that date back more than 19 million years, which makes them the oldest crocodilian fossils ever found in Central America. The skulls are from two species of the freshwater reptiles called caimans. Modern caimans are related to North American alligators but live only in South America.

To reach Panama, the caimans must have left South America around the beginning of the Miocene epoch, when ocean separated the two continents. These freshwater animals should only have been able to cross a short expanse of saltwater. So at the time, Central and South America may have been much closer than we thought. Either that, or those caimans hitched a ride.

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Protesters, policemen injured in Bahrain clashes

By Sami Aboudi

DUBAI (Reuters) - At least 10 civilians and several policemen were injured in Bahrain on Thursday, an opposition group and the government said, during protests to mark the second anniversary of the arrival of Saudi forces which helped crush a pro-democracy uprising.

Home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, the tiny state has been hit by unrest since the revolt in early 2011, becoming a front line in a region-wide tussle for influence between Shi'ite Muslim Iran and Sunni Arab states such as Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sent in 1,500 troops on March 14, 2011 to help suppress the uprising.

The mass disturbances were crushed but demonstrators, mainly from Bahrain's Shi'ite majority, have continued small protests on an almost daily basis demanding equality and a constitutional monarchy in the kingdom ruled by the Sunni al-Khalifa family.

The latest violence followed the death of two young men during clashes with police last month as Bahrainis marked the second anniversary of the February 14 start of the uprising. It is likely to cast a shadow over reconciliation talks between the government and the opposition aimed at ending political turmoil.

The Islamist Wefaq association - the country's biggest opposition group - said that, by midday on Thursday, at least 10 people had been injured by security forces who they said used live bullets, birdshot and teargas against "peaceful demonstrators".

Three of those injured were in critical condition, the group said in a report on its website. It posted pictures of injuries, including a limb hit by what appeared to be a live round.

The Information Affairs Authority said several policemen were injured when demonstrators attacked them with petrol bombs and iron rods, and detonated homemade bombs "endangering the lives of innocent bystanders and security personnel".

"Police used restraint to restore order and all force used was necessary and proportionate," the assistant chief of security for operations said in the statement.

The statement said the demonstrators had stolen cars, torched vehicles and blocked the streets with large rocks and lampposts and scattered nails and oil on roads. It attached pictures of barricaded roads and torched vehicles.

It was not immediately possible to verify the authenticity of the reports or pictures given by either side.

An international inquiry commission, invited by Bahrain's government, said in a report in November 2011 that 35 people had died during the uprising. The dead were mainly protesters but included five security personnel and seven foreigners. The report said five people had died from torture.

The opposition puts the death toll at more than 80.

Bahrain's opposition and government resumed reconciliation talks last month for the first time since July 2011, but little progress has been reported in several sessions of negotiations.

(Editing by Pravin Char)

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WWE Main Event results: Rivalries renewed!

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. ? Rivalries were renewed on WWE Main Event as World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio battled Big Show in the featured contest on ION Television. Also, The Usos battled 3MB and Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett squared off with fellow WWE NXT alum Justin Gabriel.

Big Show def. Alberto Del Rio via count-out (PHOTOS | WATCH)

On the Jan. 8, 2013, episode of SmackDown, Alberto Del Rio defeated Big Show in a brutal Last Man Standing Match to fulfill his destiny and win the World Heavyweight Championship. Del Rio defeated The World?s Largest Athlete in a second Last Man Standing contest at Royal Rumble and in a singles match at Extreme Rules. Since then, the Mexican hero has focused his attention on his WrestleMania 29 opponent, Jack Swagger, but as evidenced on ION Television, the animosity between Big Show and the World Heavyweight Champion still boils.

Although the title was not on the line, Big Show was certainly seeking revenge on a personal level against the World Champion. The World?s Largest Athlete?s rage was further stoked by an attack by The Shield during his battle with Seth Rollins on Raw. Big Show and Del Rio immediately exchanged offensive maneuvers ? highlighting the in-ring familiarity both Superstars have developed with one another.

Just as momentum swung in the World Heavyweight Champion?s favor, his WrestleMania 29 challenger, Jack Swagger ? with his founding father Zeb Colter in tow ? made his way onto the entrance ramp. The ?Real American? and Colter maintained a watchful eye on Del Rio as Big Show used the distraction to regain control of the contest. The World?s Largest Athlete focused his offense on Del Rio?s arm and shoulder ? a tactic normally used by the World Heavyweight Champion in an effort to set up his patented Cross Armbreaker.

The WWE Universe in Fort Wayne, however, was firmly in support of Del Rio. Feeding off the energy in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Del Rio battled back, executing an impressive hurricanrana on the giant, followed by a seated senton to regain full control of the bout. As the World Heavyweight Champion prepared for his Cross Armbreaker, Big Show managed to overpower him and dump him over the top rope and to the outside.

As the WWE official began his 10-count, he was distracted by Big Show, allowing Jack Swagger to attack Del Rio?s leg. Unable to regain his footing and the official unaware of the ?Real American?s? actions, the World Heavyweight Champion failed to answer the 10-count, ultimately securing the victory for Big Show.

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HTC One UltraPixel Camera Versus the Competition

When HTC first showed the world the One last month, it touted the merits of the camera's larger "UltraPixels". Theory says that larger pixels could produce better images than the competition. In practice? We're pretty damned impressed. More »

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