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Report: NSA contract worker is surveillance source

Report: NSA contract worker is surveillance sourceWASHINGTON (AP) — A 29-year-old intelligence contractor who claims to have worked at the National Security Agency and the CIA allowed himself to be revealed Sunday as the source of disclosures about the U.S. government's secret surveillance programs, risking prosecution by the U.S. government.

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Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs Law Allowing Crime Victims' Testimony

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today signed House Bill 492, amending the Crime Victims Act to allow victims or their representatives to testify in person before the state Parole Board before it decides whether to release an offender from prison.  "We have an obligation to honor the rights and sometimes the memories of the people who have suffered from crime,'' Corbett said. ...... Read more...

Judge orders Google to give customer data to FBI

A federal judge has ruled that Google Inc. must comply with the FBI's warrantless demands for customer data, rejecting the company's argument that the government's practice of issuing so-called national security letters to telecommunication companies, Internet service providers, banks and others was unconstitutional and unnecessary.... Read more...

Illinois teen pleads not guilty to terrorism

Illinois teen pleads not guilty to terrorismCHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago teenager has pleaded not guilty to charges he sought to join an al-Qaida-linked militant group fighting Bashar Assad's regime in Syria.

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Sudan orders South Sudan oil pipeline closed

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan's official news agency says the country's president has ordered the closure of pipelines exporting South Sudanese oil.... Read more...

Google close to buying Israeli mapping start-up Waze: report

Google close to buying Israeli mapping start-up Waze: reportJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Google is close to buying Waze for $1.3 billion, an Israeli newspaper reported on Sunday, potentially trumping rival offers for the Israeli mapping start-up. The report on the website of financial newspaper Globes did not cite sources or provide further details. Last month sources told Reuters the Internet search giant was in talks to acquire Waze, while a second Israeli newspaper reported Facebook was willing to pay up to

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DOJ report shows spike in reservation crime cases

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — American Indian leaders who criticized the federal government for years over the way authorities handled major crimes on reservations will soon mark progress with the release of newly tracked statistics from the U.S. Justice Department.... Read more...

Israel leads global drone exports as demand grows

Israel leads global drone exports as demand growsBEN-GURION AIRPORT, Israel (AP) — In an expansive hangar in central Israel, workers toil on one of the world's most contentious aircraft, fitting dozens of drones with advanced sensors, cameras and lasers before they are shipped to militaries worldwide to perform highly sensitive tasks.

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Turkey PM's party rules out early elections

Turkey PM's party rules out early electionsANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Police in Ankara fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse thousands of people protesting near government buildings on Saturday, as Turkey's biggest wave of anti-government protests in decades entered its second week with no signs of waning.

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NKorean farmers planting rice with profits in mind

NKorean farmers planting rice with profits in mindHAMHUNG, North Korea (AP) — North Korean farmers knee deep in muddy paddies across the country have a new incentive during this year's crucial rice planting season: possible bonuses that are part of an economic shift echoing ally China's steps three decades ago toward embracing capitalism.

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Brooks pleads not guilty to hacking charges

Brooks pleads not guilty to hacking chargesThe former chief executive of Rupert Murdoch's News International on Wednesday denied charges of phone hacking, bribing public officials and trying to thwart a police investigation into tabloid wrongdoing. ...

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Four Tips for Choosing Men's Dress Shoes

Four Tips for Choosing Men's Dress Shoes

FourChoosing men's dress shoes is not always an easy task to take complete. Most men do not give a lot of consideration to their footwear and when they do they rarely have any idea what to look for. When it comes to formal shoes, there are a variety of styles and levels of quality that affect a decision just as much as color and style. So how do you choose men's dress shoes? There are four things you should consider in the selection process.

First of all, you should consider the practicality of the shoes. Are they well made? Are they going to be comfortable throughout the day? To begin with, make sure you get a pair of shoes with good padding and a solid insole. The average person takes over 4,000 steps a day, which is right around 3 miles. With that information in mind, it is important to choose a dress shoe that is comfortable and offers good solid support for your feet. The emphasis there should really be on support. With good support you will end up with more comfort. The arch of your foot is a very sensitive body part. Your arches should be properly supported in order to have good overall comfort, as well as good foot health.

Secondly, consider the durability of the shoe. With a person taking so many steps per day, the wear on the shoes can be considerable if you wear them with any frequency. Look for a dress shoe with a good thick sole. In addition, strong stitching will help the rest of the shoe hold up against the wear and tear of each step you take. Look for something that will offer you good thick soles as well as tight stitching. The thick soles may actual do double duty for you since they can tend to absorb more of the shock of the day's walking by putting more material between your feet and the ground.

Once you have the practicalities of comfort and durability taken care of, you might want to look at the fashion side of the shoes. First, consider the color of the shoes. Color is important, because despite what most men think, dress shoes are not all the same. Black and brown are your two main men's dress shoe colors, and ideally you would have one pair in each of the colors. Brown shoes are needed to wear with khaki, blue, green, and other earth tones. On the other hand, you need the black shoes to go with black pants or white and cream colors. If you are only going to buy one pair of shoes, then you really have to look at your own wardrobe and see if it works best, overall, with brown, black, or some alternative color that is appropriate for your attire.

Another consideration in terms of fashion is the style of the men's dress shoe you are going to choose. There are a variety of levels of dressiness. You should consider where you are going to wear the shoes the most. Increasingly, our society is getting away from formal and leaning more toward casual. Casual dress shoes may actually be much more versatile for you than dressier men's shoes. If you find a comfortable shoe with a nice casual look, you can actually get them to look more formal with the right attire with them. Remember, these are your shoes, not everyone is going to pay as much attention to them as you will.

Choosing men's dress shoes is certainly not an easy task for most guys. You know you need to get dress shoes because of your job, because of a party, or simply because it completes your wardrobe more readily. Once you know you need them, you should start considering how to pick them out. There are a number of factors to consider in dress shoes for most, but there are four that are perhaps the most important. You should make sure that your shoes are durable so that they will last. They should be thick soled so that they are comfortable as well. You should make sure you get the right color or colors as well. Lastly, make sure the dress shoes you choose are the right style for what you need.

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