text:
Longoria has tendency to go long vs. Yankees
NEW YORK -- Entering Thursday night's season finale between the Rays and Yankees, Evan Longoria had as many home runs against the Yanks -- nine -- as the entire Yankees squad had against the Rays.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Longoria is only the third player in the expansion era (since 1961) to hit nine home runs or more in one season against New York, joining Cleveland's Fred Whitfield (10) in 1965 and Toronto's Jose Cruz Jr. (nine) in 2001.
Over the last three years, Baltimore first baseman Chris Davis is the only other Major Leaguer to hit nine home runs against one opponent, against Toronto last season.
Longoria's nine home runs established a Rays record for the most in one season against an opponent. The previous record, eight, was set Carlos Pena (2007, against the Yankees) and matched by Longoria two seasons later against the Red Sox.
As if the home runs weren't enough, Longoria also has 14 extra-base hits against the Yankees this season, five of them doubles. According to Elias, the only other player over the last 65 seasons to register 14 extra-base hits against New York in one season is current Yankee Vernon Wells, who had 14 for the Blue Jays in 2003.
Longoria's 25 career home runs are the most any player has hit against the Yankees since 2008, his rookie season. Toronto's Jose Bautista is next, with 18.


text:
12 Dec, 2011
IDW Loves the 80's!
Posted by in: .Blogs|Featured | No Comments
The 80's we're memorable for classic product based cartoons like Ghostbusters, Transformers and GI Joe; and one of our personal favorites: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! All of these great properties have made a comeback in one way or another.
IDW has taken note of this and is putting out comics for all of our 80's favorites! Here's a short list!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Currency Displayed in
Posted by John Hartman on May 10th 2016
|We invite you to visit our new Turquoise Pendants Video page. If you are interested in Turquoise Jewelry, this video may be of interest to you. It is about Western Silver and Indian Jewelry in the form of Turquoise Pendants. Check it out!
Dillon and Nattarika Hartman have created this Turquoise Pendants Video for your enjoyment and education on Turquoise Pendants from Durango Silver Company. Dillon talks about the different styles of Turquoise Pendants both Turquoise Bead Pendants as well as Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendants. Dillon shows you Turquoise Bead Pendants, simple bezel set Turquoise cabochon Pendants and more intrecate Turquoise Pendants. This Turquoise Pendant video has good information on many different types of Turquoise Pendants and is a good video for people that would like an introduction to the different Turquoise Pendants available from Durango Silver Company. Durango Silver Company produces Western Silver and Indian Jewelryura
All prices are in USD


text:
I have always loved England, so I knew I wanted to attend a school in the UK. The courses at Arts University Bournemouth offered the independence that allowed me to encompass my wide range of interests. It was also important to me that English was the native language and that there was a similarity in cultures, but my fondness for English history and literature was the deciding factor.
My transition went very smoothly. As America and England could be considered extended family, the change was not too drastic. When the course began, we had an introduction to the curriculum, procedures and protocols as well as a tour of the facilities.
The international office is always available to help with any issues foreign students may face, and student services can help with general queries. I have had brilliant help from the finance office in regards to my aid from overseas – they have been very patient and prompt.
The course has three phases, each 15 weeks long and focused on developing your practice, culminating in an exhibition of your final piece at the end.
The entire MA group meets once a week for research seminars or guest lectures, but each student's work is independent with guidance by an assigned tutor. Though I enjoy the course it has definitely been different from my undergraduate studies in the US, where the focus is on a more structured, lecture-based learning environment. The independence the course offers is its greatest benefit, but also the most challenging aspect.
I would recommend the experience to anyone with the personal drive and motivation necessary to succeed. You need to be dedicated to your practice, time management skills and be highly self-motivated. However, make sure you don't pass up the opportunities provided by living abroad. Make time for travel, enjoy the history and the people – experience the country and apply it to your work.


text:
The Munich-Franz Josef Strauss International airport in Munich (MUC), Germany is located in Munich
The official currency is el euro and the official time is the same as in Spain
No visa required for EU citizens, but passengers with other nationalities are advised to check prior to travel at http://www.iberia.com/ar/fly-with-iberia/documents/ .
If you need a hotel ...
We use our own and third party cookies to improve your experience and our services. If you continue, we consider that you accept their use. You can get more information on our website at cookies policy[Open in a new window].


text:
They own me, they can do whatever they want with me,...
When everyone wanted her69402810
- by Niallerxxx
- Rating:
- Published: 3 Feb 2014
- Updated: 10 Feb 2014
- Status: Complete
I worked as an escort girl and my job was to takes care of male customers daily. It was all about being the perfect girlfriend for a few hours. Often the guys wanted to have sex, but there were also those who wanted to hang out and just talk.
Join MovellasFind out what all the buzz is about. Join now to start sharing your creativity and passion
Loading ...


text:
New 2020 & 2021 Ram 1500, Ram 2500 & 3500 HD, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge for sale in American Fork Utah - Serving Sandy UT, Provo & Salt Lake City
Visit Doug Smith Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in American Fork to receive the best deals in Utah County. Our new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership serves the surrounding Salt Lake City & Sandy UT areas and our staff is happy to discuss all models and car loan & lease options. We even offer a great selection of used cars, trucks and SUVs in American Fork.
Critics and drivers from Salt Lake City alike have a lot of good things to say about the new RAM 1500, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Dart, and Chrysler 200. To learn more about the benefits deserving such praise, explore our inventory pages or contact Doug Smith Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram online
Curious As to What Your Options are for a Car Loan in American Fork or a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM Lease near Sandy?
You can always make an appointment to talk with one of our auto loan financing specialists today once you've found your dream vehicle. By taking the time to get to know you and your personal finance goals, they'll be able to help you make the smartest choice possible. Visit our new and used Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealership at 523 West Main Street, American Fork UT or give us a call today!
* MSRP is the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the vehicle. It does not include any taxes, fees or other charges. Pricing and availability may vary based on a variety of factors, including options, dealer, specials, fees, and financing qualifications. Consult your dealer for actual price and complete details. Vehicles shown may have optional equipment at additional cost.
* The estimated selling price that appears after calculating dealer offers is for informational purposes, only. You may not qualify for the offers, incentives, discounts, or financing. Offers, incentives, discounts, or financing are subject to expiration and other restrictions. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.
* Images, prices, and options shown, including vehicle color, trim, options, pricing and other specifications are subject to availability, incentive offerings, current pricing and credit worthiness.
* In transit means that vehicles have been built, but have not yet arrived at your dealer. Images shown may not necessarily represent identical vehicles in transit to your dealership. See your dealer for actual price, payments and complete details.


text:
It wasn't long after Disney announced its acquisition of Lucasfilm, and intention to produce more Star Wars movies beginning with Episode VII, that Jedi Master Luke Skywalker (that's actor Mark Hamill, for all the non-SW fanatics reading this) was pressed for information, with regard to insider knowledge he possesses. At the time, the geek-favorite turned revered voice actor revealed that George Lucas had indeed told him ahead of time about plans for a new trilogy - though, apparently he left out that little detail about selling his mon$ter company to the Mouse House.
Since then, new rumors have been popping up around the clock, concerning which veterans of the series are coming back for Episode VII and beyond. ET Online was interviewing Hamill about his direct-to-DVD release, Sushi Girl, when he provided the following about him, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford playing older versions of Luke, Leia and Han Solo:
"They're talking to us. George [Lucas] wanted to know whether we'd be interested. He did say that if we didn't want to do it, they wouldn't cast another actor in our parts – they would write us out. … I can tell you right away that we haven't signed any contracts. We're in the stage where they want us to go in and meet with Michael Arndt, who is the writer, and Kathleen Kennedy, who is going to run Lucasfilm. Both have had meetings set that were postponed — on their end, not mine. They're more busy than I am."
We recently broke down the scenario of Hamill, Fisher and Ford returning for an Episode VII that draws inspiration from the Star Wars Expanded Universe - in particular, the "Legacy of the Force" storyline that picks up 40 years following the events of A New Hope, allowing the new trilogy to pick in real-world time from a story perspective. Hamill expects the film to take a similar approach (ie. focus on the older characters' offspring, like Han and Leia's daughter Jaina) with Luke being a mentor to them like Obi-Wan Kenobi was to him. He playfully added:
"… When I found out [while making the original trilogy] that ultimate good news/bad news joke – the good news is there's a real attractive, hot girl in the universe; the bad news is she's your sister – I thought, 'Well, I'm going to wind up like Sir Alec [Guinness]. I'm going to be a lonely old hermit living out in some kind of desert igloo with a couple of robots.'"
J.J. Abrams is directing Episode VII and expectations are he'll construct the Star Wars universe using the same techniques from his Star Trek reboot and its sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness – namely, combining practical sets and props with CGI effects on the grand-scale shots and effects-heavy sequences, as opposed to the heavier reliance on digital imagery and tools in the prequel trilogy.
Hamill, for his money, is championing as much old-school technique as feasible:
"I hope they find the right balance of CGI with practical effects. I love props, I love models, miniatures, matte paintings — I'm sort of old school. I think if you go too far in the direction of CGI it winds up looking like just a giant a video game, and that's unfortunate. … If they listen to me at all, it'll be, 'Lighten up and go retro with the way it looks.'"
For more from Hamill (including, which Star Wars character spinoff movies he wants to see), head on over to ET Online.
Sandy Schaefer blogs at Screen Rant.


text:
As if it isn't difficult enough making sure that you and your clients have all the necessary information and forms available to put together this year's tax returns, the IRS warns that there are other concerns you should have in addition to missing data. Each year it puts together a list of the top tax scams that can bedevil taxpayers at any time of the year. Scammers, the IRS counsels, shift into high gear in tax season, when departures from the norm may be less likely to be noticed. Such scams can present themselves to your clients in person, via email or online, and lure people with promises of too-good-to-be-true tax refunds or free money. The IRS isn't kidding about these, and will prosecute whoever they catch perpetrating them.
As part of AdvisorOne's Special Report, 22 Days of Tax Planning Advice for 2012, throughout the month of March, we present for your consideration the IRS' "Dirty Dozen" for 2012.
1. Who Are You Again?—Identity Theft
If you get a notice from the IRS that you submitted more than one return, when you know perfectly well you had enough trouble filling out one, you may have been a victim of identity theft. Did the IRS ask you about an employer you never worked for? Ditto. Fraudsters who steal your identity may also have designs on a refund—any refund, and will file a false tax form to get it—or to create one that they can spend while you're trying to explain yourself to the IRS.
If this sounds like what happened to you, the IRS recommends you immediately contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit. Check out www.IRS.gov/identitytheft for more information.
2. Gone Phishin'
Get an email from the IRS wanting more information about—well, about anything? Guess again. The IRS "does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information," its website says. "This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels."
It also warns that emails from other agencies, such as the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, are bogus too, and an attempt to get you to disclose valuable personal and financial information.
Got one? Report it—send it to [email protected].
3. But I Trusted You!—Return Preparer Fraud
Any barrel will have some bad apples, and that includes tax preparers. If you don't want to end up in the sauce, watch out for a preparer who doesn't sign your return, charges a percentage of your refund, doesn't seem to have or use a Preparer Tax Identification Number, or encourages you to indulge in the IRS version of a liar loan by putting down false information.
For more warning signs and advice on how to find a good preparer, check out Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer.
4. "Beyond the Sea …"—Hiding Income Offshore
While it may seem cool to have a Cayman Islands bank account where you can funnel income so it won't be taxed, or a secret Swiss bank account to help pay for those skiing jaunts to St. Moritz, you may have noticed some headlines recently that imply otherwise. The IRS is onto the secret, and moving money to avoid taxes is not only illegal, it's very traceable.
If you've already engaged in such activities, you might want to take advantage of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) before you become a statistic—or a headline.
5. Boosting the Numbers—False/Inflated Income and Expenses
The IRS also warns against being encouraged to claim income and/or expenses that don't exist so that refundable credits will be bigger. Not only could you be on the hook for penalties and interest, you could also be prosecuted.
The fuel tax credit is another potential problem. If you're a farmer or someone else who really uses fuel for off-highway purposes, that's fine—but the IRS warns that lots of other people whose professions have no relation to this use are trying to claim the credit as well.
6. Pay Might Be Low, but This Is Ridiculous—Zero Wages
If you falsely claim zero wages you could be in for big trouble. The IRS says some will resort to using a Form 4852 (Substitute Form W-2) or a "corrected" Form 1099 to improperly reduce taxable income to zero—and they may even include a statement rebutting wages and taxes reported by a payer to the IRS, or an "explanation."
7. But I Saw It in Church!—Offers of Free Money
According to the IRS, flyers promising taxpayers the way to get free money from the agency are turning up all over the country—in churches, no less, and via word of mouth from otherwise trusted (but misguided) friends and even family. These dastardly documents also promise Social Security refunds that don't exist.
The folks behind them charge a fee (of course) to put their schemes in place for you, then disappear and leave you to face the music. And it doesn't sound pretty. Don't fall for it. It can cost you—especially since the IRS charges a $5,000 penalty for taking part in these schemes knowingly.
8. Yeah, I Don't Need to Pay Taxes
Some scammers will encourage taxpayers to make frivolous arguments— some of which have already been tossed out of court, such as the notion that paying taxes is voluntary—in an effort to get out of paying taxes. Before you decide to try an argument that surely no one has considered before, check these out—or you could find yourself tossed out with it.
9. False Documents, Secret Accounts—Oh, Wait, This Isn't Espionage
Some scammers advocate that people file returns based on false documents, such as a Form 1099 Original Issue Discount, so they can claim refunds they shouldn't be getting. There's also another urban myth-type belief that "the federal government maintains secret accounts for U.S. citizens and that taxpayers can gain access to the accounts by issuing 1099-OID forms to the IRS."
You didn't really fall for that one, did you? 10. Gifts That Keep on Giving—Charitable Gifts and Donations
If several different charitable organizations claim the same non-cash assets as donations, or if a 501(c)(3) organization is intentionally abused via schemes to protect income or assets from taxation, the IRS is wise to that. These are just some of the ways in which charities can be manipulated for gain, and that's not very generous.
11. Hiding Behind a Corporation—Disguised Corporate Ownership
Money laundering, underreported income and other devious strategies can accompany efforts to hide the true ownership of a corporation. Don't be sucked in.
12. A Matter of Trust—Misuse, That Is
While there are plenty of legitimate purposes for trusts, there are also plenty of schemes involving them. Attempts to cut taxes in illegal ways, write off deductions via a trust that wouldn't work for an individual and cut estate or gift taxes are just some of the ploys involving the use of a trust. But the IRS is watching.
See AdvisorOne's Special Report, 22 Days of Tax Planning Advice for 2012, throughout the month of March.
Top 10 lists from AdvisorOne:
- Top 10 Best States for Business
- Top 10 Worst Cities for Educated Job Seekers
- Top 10 Best Cities for Educated Job Seekers
- Top 10 Worst Financial Meltdowns by Athletes
- Top 10 Surprisingly Best Cities for Retirees
- Top 10 Wealthiest Cities
- Top 9 Most Disliked U.S. Companies
- Top 8 Favorite U.S. Companies
- Top 10 Countries With Best Retirement Systems
- Best 5 Investment Picks for 2012


text:
Minimum McWage: How 89 cent burgers deflate fast-food workers' pay
Almost $3,300.
That's the amount of money every American McDonald's employee would get each year if the company made the following decision: Give away all their American-earned profit.
Now sure, there's some employees who are part-time, others full-time, and if we spread the Mickey D profit around -- roughly $2.5 billion, after taxes -- based on how many hours someone worked, sure, a few employees would get more, some would get less, but overall, the average American McDonald's employee, all 750,000 or so, would pocket - before taxes, of course -- an additional $3,300.
Let's assume this is based on a 40-hour workweek, and so, after all is said and done and every single penny of profit is plowed into paychecks, we're talking a salary increase of $1.50 an hour.
A nice bump, sure, but not exactly movin' on up to the east side money. I bring this up because I'm a capitalist pig who likes 89 cent hamburgers. See, McDonald's is currently getting raked over the coals -- well, steamed in the microwave -- over a website they created with Visa to help their employees manage money. They call it a "budget journal."
Seems like a swell thing to do, right? Well, it is, until you start looking at the worksheets. And the sample pages.
It starts with "Income (1st job)" quickly followed by "Income (2nd job)." Already, we're in trouble, as it seems like McDonald's is admitting their employees need a second job to live. And they do, as the dollar amount they put in for the "1st job" is (monthly net) $1,105, which is what a minimum wage, full-time earner would expect to earn in a month. Income from the "2nd job" is at $955, which means McDonald's is pretty much saying minimum wage or near-minimum wage workers need to have two-full time jobs to even begin to make it.
The sample worksheet further descends into ridiculousness, with such items as $20 a month for health insurance, $50 a month for heat, $90 a month for electric and no allowance for gas for the $150 monthly car payment.
If nothing else, the worksheets really highlight the plight of minimum wage workers. And people all over the web are taking the fast food giant to task on the subject. But my peek at McDonald's books shows even if they gave all their profit away, it would hardly make a dent.
So what to do? Well, clearly -- clearly! -- we have to help somehow, and a higher minimum wage seems a reasonable place to start, right? And you know what? It's the right thing to do. I'm on board. People simply cannot survive on minimum wage. I do believe, with every fiber of my being, if you work a 40-hour week, you should at least be able to afford basic necessities. Like more than $600 a year for heat. Or more than $240 a year for health insurance.
Only one problem, though: McDonald's isn't about to turn their $2.5 billion American profit over the guy making French fries. If they do that, guess what? No more McDonald's. Stock price would tumble, investors would flee, blah blah blah. (Of course, if you believe it's the stock market's fault we're in this pickle to begin with and capitalism is the cause for all that ails us, well, you know, go start an agrarian collectivist society somewhere. They usually work out well.)
So no. I don't blame greedy Wall Streeters, at least not for this problem. I blame my love of 89 cent hamburgers. Not sure how much I'd love them at $1.99.
See, I'm a bit of a hypocrite on the subject, and I'm guessing many of you -- yeah, you! -- are pretty much in the same boat. I'd love to see fellow hard-working Americans get a fair shake, but I'd rather not pay for it myself. I'm struggling to stay somewhere in the middle class as it is, and having to pay more at McDonald's and Walmart and the grocery store and everywhere else will have a negative effect on my bottom line.
Believe me, when minimum wage goes up -- which it will -- it's us, the slightly-to-somewhat above minimum wage earners, the people who actually eat at McDonald's and shop at Walmart (you know, because it's inexpensive) -- that will foot the bill. You think the 1 percent care if hamburgers start costing $1.99 or if the price of toilet paper goes up? Come on.
So what's the answer? Dismantling capitalism seems rash and raising prices doesn't appeal to me. So ... well, I'll just continue to be a hypocrite. A hamburger-eating hypocrite. (Throws hands in the air.)
Jeff Edelstein can be reached at facebook.com/jeffreyedelstein and @jeffedelstein on Twitter.


text:
About Norwegian (nb-NO)
Norwegian (nb-NO) language pack for ProcessWire.
|Language Packs
A full language definition for the ProcessWire admin, used by ProcessWire's Language Support modules.
|Release State
Should be safe for use in production environments. *
|Module Version
|Class Name
|Date Added
|June 30, 2020
|Last Updated
|October 23, 2020
|Recommended By
To install a language pack, you must have the ProcessWire Language Support module installed. This is included with ProcessWire, so all you have to do is click to Modules > Language > Language Support > install. Once you have Language Support installed, you can install this language pack by going to Setup > Languages > Add New Language. Enter a title and name for the language and save. Next, you can install the files for the language pack. If your system supports ZIP uploads, you can simply drag the ZIP file for the language pack into the files field. If your system doesn't support ZIP uploads, then you'll want to unzip the language pack and drag the JSON files (as a group, or individually) into the files field. Save. Now you can test out the new language by editing our profile and selecting the new language.
ProcessWire 3.0.168 dev
Theres are json-files to be placed in default-wire.
What about ProcessWire Modules translations?
Available at https://github.com/snobjorn/processwire-modules-norwegian-language-pack-nb-no
- Admin Helpers
- Authentication
- Core Modules
- Development Tools
- Email/WireMail
- Field Types
- Import/Export
- Input Fields
- Language Modules
- Language Packs
- Logs/Monitoring
- Markup Generation
- Photo/Video/Audio
- Premium Modules
- Process Modules
- Proof of Concept
- SEO/Accessibility
- Site Profiles
- Social, Feeds, Services
- Text Formatters
- Other Modules
- Users and Access
*Use modules at your own risk. There are no guarantees or warranties. It is recommended that you backup your site and database before installing new modules.


text:
Zoa 'Playboy Bunnys' 1 to 3 headers.
1 In Stock
Lovely collectors Zoa, sold per head/polyp.
Dear Wonderful Zoa Marines Customers
Hope you're well and bearing up in these extremely unusual and difficult times.
PLEASE NOTE: For collections, we are closed this Friday 16th Oct and Saturday 17th due to stocktaking. Additionally, on Monday 19th we will be open in the afternoon as we have a BIG shipment of stock arriving!
Our next shipping day will also be Tues 27th of Oct, (No shipping W/c 19/10) to allow us to get all our new stock in and online for you next week. If you require any particular stock please do email us!
ALL postcodes (mainland UK) are now available for shipping:
Current Slots subject to space are for arrival every Weds, Thurs or Friday mornings, please email email@example.com to book in your delivery:
You may of course prefer to build up your box over several weeks. Shipping is only charged ONCE per box and is also free on orders over £120, IF you're building a box you do NOT need to inform us, but simply email us when you're ready to book in for delivery.
SHIPPING of Equipment:
We are very excited to launch a great new range of Skimmers, wave makers and dosers etc. Most/some of these we have in stock in store for collection but to offer a large range some we are processing some items as special order. All items listed are in stock at our wholesalers who ship to us EVERY Weds for shipment to you Thursdays to arrive Friday morning, unless you're booking to ship along with your livestock.
For special order items of equipment delivery may take up to 10 days.
As with livestock please email us on shop@zoamarines,co.uk to book in any items for shipping. Or if you have any questions on availability.
As per Gov guidelines we are still open most days except shipping day(s) 10am to 3pm for collections, WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS.
Mon 10 to 3pm, always open
Tues and Weds ONLY open IF we are NOT shipping, visits by appointment
Thurs 10 to 3pm
Friday 10 to 3pm
Sat 10 to 3pm
Sun CLOSED
For collections and viewings we are observing strict social distancing and 1 in one out.
If you'd like to arrange collection please drop us an email to arrange a suitable appointment. For viewing and shopping we are open as above, no appointment necessary.
Feel free to ping us with any questions or stock requests to:
Hope this news brings a smile and some happiness in these uncertain times.
Thanking you in advance
We wish you and your family good health and hope we can all get through this as quickly as possible
With The Warmest wishes
Dominic and Luciano
Zoa Marines Ltd
FREE (All Day) Shipping on orders OVER £120
PLEASE NOTE: We do not automatically arrange/book shipping (See Below) without first arranging this via email with you.
Livestock deliveries will be made via APC Livestock delivery service. This is a special service which is designed to ensure that your corals and livestock arrives to you just as it left us, healthy and happy. We use food standard insulated boxes and double or triple bag all corals, we also add heat packs to your box when the weather is colder.
We have 3 tiers of shipping charges, all require you or a friend/relative to be in to sign for your lovely new corals.
Unlimited corals/Items is £15
MORNING DELIVERIES (8am-1pm).
We do NOT arrange shipping automatically or book shipping without informing you. All deliveries must be signed for, so either contact us on email@example.com OR we will be in touch by email to arrange a convenient shipping day with you. This is to ensure you or a friend/family member are in, available to sign for and receive your arrival of lovely new coral. As well as wanting your coral to arrive quickly and more importantly as healthy as it was when it left us it's also a condition of our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Related Corals
From this Collection


text:
Career Skills
Just about all occupations are characterised by a particular set of skills. We often associate the idea of skills to specific technical activities, like fine hand-eye coordination, or problem solving. However, there are a range of life skills which are equally important, and often overlooked.
We all have valuable skills we may be unaware of. Skill based self assessments help us to focus on those skills we may have, and identify the skills we may be weak in.
|You can learn more about career skills here:


text:
Hi All
I have a thread. first I start it, then it executes the run() method automatically. this thread reads data from a linked list. if the list is empty then I use wait() to block the thread. when I insert an item to the list I use notify() to let waited threads to run. but my problem is that:
1. I want to run this thread continuously
2. I want to thread executes from any where that it waited. I mean from any line of code that wait stops it from executing.
please help me how can I use java threading methods to run my threads continuously?
with all my thanks: Saeid


text:
We use cookies to help give you the best experience on our site and to show you relevant advertising. If you continue to use this site, we'll assume that you're happy to receive all cookies. About our cookie policy.
a little Purrrfect
cats bring happiness every day, wear this bracelet to brighten your day
Our loved 'A Little' collection is filled with pretty charms perfect for celebrating every special occasion. Each beautiful silver-plated bracelet is wrapped around a lovely card, finished with a sweet poem and meaningful sentiment, the perfect gift or little treat.
Discover every 'A Little'
|Silver and yellow gold plated brass
|Product Type
|A Littles
|a little
|17.5cm Stretch
UK express delivery - £4.95
Order before 2 pm for next day delivery. Excludes weekends and bank holidays. Excludes highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland.
UK standard delivery - Free for orders over £25
Orders less than £25 will be charged £1.95. Orders will be delivered within 3-5 working days. Excludes weekends and bank holidays.
Free UK returns
Simple and free returns. For further information please visit our Exchanges & Returns page.
Plated jewellery will tarnish over time, to avoid it tarnishing faster than it should, keep it from coming into contact with materials such as: detergents, bleaches, ammonia, chlorine, perfumes, body-creams and hairspray.
To clean your jewellery, use a dry soft clean cloth and wipe gently. Do not use silver cleaner or silver dip and try to avoid overcleaning.
After removing jewellery, keep it stored in a cool, dry place, avoiding other pieces of jewellery so they don't rub and scratch.


text:
Actually, the real Dow is still 11% below its recordMarch 6, 2013: 10:25 AM ET
The Dow Jones industrial average rose to a new all-time high Tuesday ... sort of.
The record that everyone is talking about is in nominal terms and doesn't take into account the impact of inflation, which has increased more than 10% during the past five years, according to the government's Consumer Price Index (CPI).
If you factor that in, the blue chip index is actually still about 11% below its all-time inflation adjusted high, which was set in January 2000, according to data from Ned Davis Research. And it's still about 9% below the level it was at in October 2007.
Related: Dow record? Who cares? Economy still stinks!
But it's not all bad news.
Investors in Dow companies also get dividend payments from all 30 index members. Those payments are included in the so-called total return of the Dow, which first topped its October 2007 record back in April 2011.
The Dow's Total Return Index (DJITR) subsequently hit new records in 2012 and 2013, and is currently 20% above the 2007 high.
Even after adjusting for inflation, the Total Return Index hit a new record last September, and is up 6% from the October 2007 level.


text:
Stockholders and other interested persons may communicate any concerns they may have regarding Northern Trust Corporation ("Northern Trust") to Northern Trust's board of directors or to any member of the board of directors by writing to them at the following address:
Northern Trust Corporation
Attention:[Board of Directors]/[Board Member]
c/o Corporate Secretary
Northern Trust Corporation
50 South LaSalle Street, M-9
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Communications directed to the independent directors should be sent to the attention of the Lead Director c/o Northern Trust Corporation's Corporate Secretary, at the address indicated above. The Lead Director presides over the executive sessions of the independent directors.
Any stockholder or other interested person who has a particular concern regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or other audit matters that he or she wishes to bring to the attention of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors may communicate those concerns to the Audit Committee or its Chairman, using the address indicated above.
Last Updated: May 9, 2014


text:
MATRIX – Black
Inspired by the opening scene of the classic movie Matrix, DYEDbro brings you this new design with a bit of DYEDbro spice. The protector is transparent so you will still be able to see the color of your bike underneath it. Also available in White.
Includes 1 Top tube protector, 2 chainstay protectors, 2 seatstay protectors, 1 clear down tube protector for the underside, and an applicator. Easy to install. Fits every bike.
- Designed to protect frame top tube, down tube, seatstays, and chainstays with 8 pieces in total.
- Fits all bikes.
- Eliminate paint chips and scuffs to all protected areas.
The kit includes 8 protectors:
1x Top tube protector
2x Extra pieces for larger frames
1x Down tube protector (the kit also includes a down tube protector without printing that covers the underside of the down tube).
2x Chainstay protectors
2x Seatstay protectors
1x Applicator
Here's a video to show how easy it is to apply your DYEDbro kit:
How to APPLY THE PROTECTOR
Firstly, and most important of all: Do not forget to clean your frame meticulously with alcohol to remove any traces of grease, dirt, or dust. To do this, use a rag soaked in alcohol and once clean, dry it with a paper towel. For the next steps, check out this video:
Ready to switch things up with another kit, here's a video to show how easy it is to remove your protectors:
How to UNWRAP THE PROTECTOR
Want a new style? Simply reverse the wrap process, ease up the adhesive with the heat gun and peel off gently using more heat as required. Clean up and install your new pattern. Check out this video:
Who is DYEDbro?
We found a company that we've fallen for. And we want to share the love.
They are a small bike company created by riders to cover riders' needs. As people who ride their bikes every day, they know how much abuse bikes go through nowadays. That's why they offer the best universal, easy to install frame protection.
Apart from the classic clear protection, they have plenty of designs to make sure you can find the right product that fits your style and your bike.
DYEDbro started late 2015 in Madrid, where two friends, (one a professional printer, the other a professional Mtb rider) saw they could combine strengths to create this amazing product that wasn't really existing at the moment.
At that time the frame protection idea was just starting, and they saw that they could actually print on the materials that people were using to cover their bikes up to prevent them from scratching. This made their product not only functional, but added a new degree of customization to mountain bikes.
The Hashtag introduced to them by MTB legend and photographer Gary Perkin. After a couple of very special days shooting in Chile, they came up with a photo of a drift never seen before. The photo started to float around the internet with the hashtag and started to get a lot of attention. This lead up to the moment they had to choose a name for their brand, and it became pretty easy for them to choose it: Do you even drive bro. Which once shortened became: DYEDBRO.
We love their product and we know you will too! ENJOY your first (of many) DYEDbro frame protectors! And we'll talk to you real soon!


text:
Online Shopping
Featured Shopping
- Just Released
- Sale Bestsellers
- Bargains
- Baby Gifts
- Birthday
- Back To School
- Bereavement & Memorial
- Bible Study & Small Group
- Bulk Discounts on Books & Bibles
- Christian Book Award Winners
- Dove Awards Winners
- First Communion & Confirmation
- Gifts for Her
- Gifts for Him
- Graduation Day
- Greeting Cards
- LifeWay Resources
- New & Bestselling Fiction
- Resources for Love & Hope
- VeggieTales
- Wedding & Marriage
Product Description
Grammy nominated and Dove Award & Stellar Gospel Award winner Anthony Brown & group therAPy, have done it again! With the eminent return of their new album "Second Wind", Brown released the first single called "Blessings On Blessings". This song is the perfect anthem for the spring/summer season, with it's "GoGo" bounce and simple phrasing. It is already proving to be a favorite at gospel radio and with his fans. Other stand outs are "Another One" a powerful ballad that's sure to strike a chord "Real" which features rising star Jonathan McReynolds and an energy infused winner entitled "He Always Wins" featuring gospel superstar Erica Campbell and rapper 1K Phew.
More Product Information
- Publisher: Provident Distribution Group
- Release Date: October 18, 2019
- Language: English


text:
Phase Shift armor (フェイズシフト装甲 Feizushifutosōkō?) is a Mobile Weapon technology used in the Cosmic Era. It is featured in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series.
Technical Informations
Phase Shift, or "PS" armor, is an armor system that uses electricity to reduce the damage from all forms of physical attacks although in most practicalities, PS armor makes a mobile suit virtually immune to solid body impact attacks. When PS armor powers up, a hissing sound can be heard and the grey surface of the mobile suit's armor is overlaid in color, which appears to be alterable by entering different values in the Armor Voltage section of the OS. Once powered up, the PS armor requires a steady flow of energy to maintain although power consumption spikes momentarily whenever the mobile suit is hit. ZAFT commander Andrew Waltfeld, after watching the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam fight, calculated that the Strike in standard use can take approximately 76 hits from the missiles of a TMF/A-802 BuCUE, before the energy usage drains the battery. This example illustrates that even solid ballistic weapons can eventually overpower Phase Shift Armor. Most beam weapons are able to overpower PS Armor faster than ballistic weapons. However, should a power failure occur, caused by either prolonged use or the use of high energy beam weapons, which will further drain the mobile suit's battery, the PS armor will power down, leaving the mobile suit vulnerable to even the simplest physical attack. Phase Shift armor is also able to protect the unit from great heat and thus making the unit possible for atmospheric re-entry. Currently, the upper limit of Phase Shift armor is unknown.
Because PS armor draws energy off of a mobile suit, the suits so equipped must have a means of replenishing that energy, or risk power depletion. During the war, the existence of Neutron Jammers limited mobile suits and mobile armors to operate on an energy battery (some mobile suits were equipped with various turbine engines to extend their operating time, but almost none had truly unlimited operational ability). Due to the limited amount of energy within each battery only a certain amount of power is ever allocated to the PS armor system. This limitation prevents the armor from being able to nullify higher forms of energy such as beam weapons. Because of this, most PS armored mobile suits carry a shield with an ablative anti-beam coating for defense against beams.
Nuclear power could give a PS armored mobile suit theoretically unlimited operating time. However, during the First Alliance-PLANT War, the widespread use of N-Jammers made this impossible without the use of Neutron Jammer Cancellers; afterward, the Treaty of Junius Seven outlawed nuclear-powered mobile suits. Only a few nuclear-powered mobile suits were made in any event, including the YMF-X000A Dreadnought Gundam, ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam, ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam, ZGMF-X11A Regenerate Gundam, ZGMF-X12A Testament Gundam, ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam, and the ZGMF-X999A ZAKU Trial Type. Each of these units incorporated an N-Jammer Canceller in their design, negating the effects of the N-Jammers in the field. With the tremendous amount of energy made available through the use of nuclear power, even greater amounts of energy could now be allocated to PS armor. ZAFT's superweapon GENESIS allocated so much power to its PS armor that it was able to nullify direct energy beam attacks from the Eternal and Kusanagi, including the Kusanagi's "Lohengrin" Positron Blaster Cannons.
Orb also improved the PS armor with their own technology and installed it on the MBF-02 Strike Rouge. This minor improvement allowed the Strike Rouge to configure attributes of its PS armor, such as changing its power usage and strength as well as the colors. Unlike VPS (see below), this must be done outside of combat.
Trans Phase Armor
During the First Alliance-PLANT War, OMNI Enforcer experimented with ways to improve the usefulness of PS Armor, leading to the development of Trans Phase Armor (TP) in which the equipped suit do not change color when the armor is activated. TP armor is basically a two-layer armor system, with the PS Armor on the inner layer of normal armor. The inner PS Armor only activates when the outer layer is breached, thus saving energy and preventing the consumption of large quantities of energy non-stop until the armor is turned off. This results in TP armored units having a longer operational time as well as more energy for their power-hungry beam weapons. However, TP armored mobile suits is still vulnerable to heavy attack from multiple vectors (a sufficiently powerful weapon could also overpower the TP armor). The most notable examples mobile suits with Trans Phase Armor include the Earth Alliances second-generation GAT-X Gundams - the GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam, the GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam, and the GAT-X370 Raider Gundam. At around the same time, Junk Guild's Lowe Guele also though of such a two-layer armor system and it was installed around the cockpit of the MBF-P03secondL Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second L by Orb Union's Morgenroete, Inc..
Variable Phase Shift Armor
Developed by ZAFT, the Variable Phase Shift armor is the latest version of phase shift armor and the most energy efficient. It allows the MS to automatically alter the strength and by extension the power consumption of the PS Armor, depending on what combat configuration or situation that MS is in. As a result, the MS's colors changes. Unlike Strike Rouge's color-shifting PS, VPS is capable of changing its strength in the field, however the programming for this is still most likely done off-field beforehand.
The VPS technology was first applied on the Second Stage Series of mobile suits built by ZAFT in CE 73. The ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam had at three known VPS settings, one for each Silhouette packs. The Earth Alliance also acquired the technology, most likely reverse engineered from the Second Stage units stolen from Armory One. Mobile suits produced as a part of the EA's Actaeon Project are all equipped with VPS armor.
Phase Shift armor (PS) was developed by the Earth Alliance, and first rolled out in Cosmic Era 71. It remains in use as of CE 73. The first mobile suits to be equipped with PS Armor are the so-called "Gundams", GAT-X102 Duel Gundam, GAT-X103 Buster Gundam, GAT-X105 Strike Gundam, GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam and GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam. Later, both ZAFT and the Orb Union's Morgenroete, Inc. were able to study and duplicate the armor design. Over time several different versions of PS armor were developed, which are more efficient than the original version. As a result, the first variant is not produced anymore.
- The concept of the Phase Shift armor is the inverse of Universal Century's I-field generator, which defends against beam weaponry but has no effect against physical attack.
- The Phase Shift armor is similar to the Luna Titanium Alloy (Gundarium Alloy) from the Universal Century that can withstand strong physical attacks from the Zeon mobile suits, such as the Zaku's 120mm and 90mm shells and even the Dom's 360mm Bazooka.
- It is possible Phase Shift can create a beam reflective like coating. When GENESIS deactivates its Mirage Colloid, its mirror panels are grey (on the main body, not its Mirror Blocks), but when its Phase Shift is activated, the plates take on a blue color.
- In Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 and Super Robot Wars J, the Phase Shift armor was implemented awkwardly - while Beam weapons still harmed them, a lot of attacks were either greatly reduced in damage or outright negated despite being energy-based, such as Mazinger-Z's Breast Fire and Getter Robo G's Getter Beam, both energy attacks but not actually Gundam-type beam weaponry. Even some Gundam-type beam weapons, such as ν Gundam's Fin Funnels and Freedom Gundam's HiMAT Full Burst are still affected by Phase Shift armors, since they are not marked as "Beam Weapons" in the game's system. This was fixed in subsequent SRW installments.
- This issue might have came about from trying to replicate the armor's power from the series alongside broad definitions of non-beam weaponry. Something similar reared its head in the past in Super Robot Wars regarding the beam absorb defense: It absorbs any energy-based attacks, not just beam weapons from the Gundam series.
- In Super Robot Wars series, Phase Shift armor reduces non-beam and non-energy damage by 1500, while the VPS reduces non-beam and non-energy damage by 2000. Both of them consume 10 energy when used. Trans-phase armor reduces non-beam and non-energy by 1500 but only costs 5 energy per use.
- The fact that all the Gundams are gray prior to the activation of PS armor could be a reference to the fact that the RX Gundam was originally supposed to be gray and white, not white, blue, and red.
- In Gundam Assault Survive, Phase Shift and Trans Phase Armor become available as purchasable MS accessories aside from being innate features of specific CE MS. The unit will display a second shield meter when it is equipped. Like the regular shield, it depletes when taking physical damage, but recharges over time. The charge rate depends on how much the unit is tuned. If used in the early UC timeline missions (assuming the World Lock factor has been offset), the unit that has it equipped will be practically invincible when up against mobile suits that do not use beam weapons, especially Zaku IIs and Ground GMs.
- In Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny, Phase Shift and its latter variants act as a separate shield that protects against physical attacks. When the meter is empty, Phase Shift Down status will occur and the MS' colors fade, but the unit will remain fully operational. As per official settings, there is no color change during PS Down for MS with Trans Phase armor.
- In the case of the nuclear-powered MS however, the meter constantly regenerates and even if it goes empty, they will only temporarily be affected by physical attacks but PS Down will never occur as it will continue to recharge.
- In Gundam Battle Assault 3 Featuring Gundam SEED, Phase Shift armor works in a completely different way. Instead of only reducing melee and impact damage, it actually protects from energy based long range attacks.
- In SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Phase Shift armor reduces physical projectile damage by 75%. However, physical melee damage isn't dealt with.
- In Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, Phase Shift and its Trans-Phase variant acts as a Burst mode that prevents flinching from attacks. However, this Burst is only available to the Aegis, Buster, Blitz, Providence, Forbidden, Raider and Calamity, respectively.
|Cosmic Era technology
|Standard technology
Deuterion Beam Energy Transfer System | Lightwave Barrier | Mirage Colloid | Phase Shift armor | Positron Blaster Cannon | Positron Reflector
|Mobile Suit technology
DRAGOON system | G Project | METEOR | Second Stage Series | Striker Packs | Voiture Lumiere
Cyclops System | GENESIS | Hyper-Deuterion Engine | Neutron Jammer | Neutron Jammer Canceller | Neutron Stampeder | Nibelung | Requiem
|Human enhancements
Carbon Human | Coordinators | Extended humans | Newtypes | SEED factor


text:
You rotate the ring itself with the arrow keys, while a Tetris-like piece slowly (excruciatingly slowly, in fact) descends from the top. As soon as you make a solid line, it disappears.
Not all pieces are Tetris-like; some of them wouldn't really work with a regular Tetris game but are a good fit for Torus' 3D format.
Torus is ideal for playing at the office, because it has absolutely no soundtrack. The game is dead-quiet. It's also very very slow (slow enough for me to mention it twice in one post) so you can safely look away for a moment and then keep playing. Also, as soon as the game loses focus, it automatically pauses.
Bottom line: It's an impressive demo of the power of HTML5; if it were a bit faster, it would have some serious addictive potential.
Torus is an impressive 3D Tetris game powered by HTML5 originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | Comments
Source: http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/02/17/torus-is-an-impressive-3d-tetris-game-powered-by-html5/


text: Results Published: Hydration Levels Affect CCSVI Assessments in Small Study October 21, 2013 In a study of 16 people either with or without MS, the occurrence of CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency) was reduced when participants were sufficiently hydrated. The findings offer one possible explanation for the varying results of reported CCSVI studies. Claudiu Diaconu, BS, Esther Soo H. Kim, MD, MPH, RPVI, and colleagues at Cleveland Clinic – who are conducting a National MS Society-supported CCSVI study led by Robert J. Fox, MD – conducted this separate study and report the results in Neurology Clinical Practice (2013; 3:386-391). These results were originally reported at the ECTRIMS meeting in 2012. Background: In June 2010, the National MS Society (USA) and the MS Society of Canada committed over $2.4 million to support seven new research projects on the role of CCSVI in MS, a postulated abnormality of blood drainage from the brain and spinal cord in MS originally reported by Paolo Zamboni, MD (University of Ferrara, Italy). In the interim since the Society-funded studies began, there have been conflicting results reported on the prevalence of CCSVI in MS, and the emergence of reports of CCSVI in people who do not have MS. There has also been variability in the methods used to study this phenomenon, including by Dr. Zamboni. The Society-supported projects examine the structure and function of veins draining the brain and spinal cord in people representing a spectrum of MS types, severities and durations, and compare them to structure and function of veins in people with other diseases and healthy volunteers. The studies incorporate high standards of experimental blinding and controls designed to provide objective results. The Study: This team conducted a study in which 11 people with MS and 5 non-MS controls fasted from food and drink for 12 hours before undergoing Doppler ultrasound evaluation for CCSVI. They then drank a 1.5-liter sports drink to replenish their fluids and then underwent ultrasound again. Before hydration, 7 out of 16 met two or more criteria that define CCSVI. After hydration, only 2 out of 7 still met criteria for CCSVI. One person met CCSVI criteria only after hydration. Conclusion: These results suggest that studies of CCSVI should standardize the state of hydration among participants, and also offers one possible explanation for the varied results of reported CCSVI studies. The authors comment that, although they cannot draw definite conclusions from this small sample size, dehydration may particularly be a factor in people with MS, who may prefer to drink less fluid because of bladder dysfunction. This study adds to a growing body of evidence exploring the phenomenon of CCSVI and imaging technologies to study it. Additional results expected from this and other teams in coming months should shed further light on CCSVI and its implications for people who live with MS and for advocacy organizations such as the National MS Society, whose research focuses on speeding research toward stopping MS, restoring function, and ending MS forever.


text:
Is It Possible to Donate Blood After Having Hepatitis B?
Is it possible to donate blood after having hepatitis B?
– Josh*
Hepatitis B is one of the viruses that cause hepatitis, which is an inflammation of the liver that also can be caused by medication, drugs, alcohol, or actual physical injury to the liver. One of the ways people become infected with the hepatitis B virus is through blood.
People who have been infected with hepatitis B at some point may carry the virus without even knowing it. They can pass hepatitis B to others through blood or sexual contact. Because of this, a person who has tested positive for hepatitis B at any point in his or her lifetime isn't allowed to donate blood.
It's not just hepatitis B that affects eligibility to donate blood. Other types of viral hepatitis, HIV, and some other infections can affect that person's ability to give blood.
* Names have been changed to protect user privacy.


text:
We welcome every opportunity to speak with you—whether you have questions about a program or concentration, are in the process of submitting your application, or have already been accepted to Simon. Please feel free to e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (585) 275-3533.
Below are other great ways to stay connected.
Stay on top of the latest news, updates, tips, and more.
Stay up to date with life at Simon by subscribing to the Simon Admissions Blog. It's your source for everything you need to know as a prospective student, including tips from the Admissions Office, advice from current students and alumni, School updates, and more.
Send us a copy of your résumé or CV (and test scores, if you have them) and we'll provide you with an early indication of your fit with Simon Business School, well before you even start your application. We'll offer suggestions on how to present your strongest application, highlighting your strengths and discussing any weaknesses in the best way by means of the application. To check your eligibility, please email your résumé or CV (and test scores) to firstname.lastname@example.com. We will respond in 3–5 business days with our experienced feedback on your qualifications.
Our current students are a great resource for information regarding the Simon experience. We invite you to contact our Admissions Ambassadors directly for any questions related to Student Life, classes, clubs, and living in Rochester.
Interested in exploring Rochester and Simon Business School on the beautiful University of Rochester campus? Our doors are open. Come visit. Your itinerary may include meeting with a current student or Admissions Representative, attending a class session, taking a campus tour, and participating in an informational meeting or interview. Important Note: campus visits and tours are temporarily on hold, however we encourage you to connect with our Admissions Team to get an early indication of your fit with Simon Business School. To check your eligibility, simply email the following information to email@example.com:
Learn more about Simon Business School through an interactive webinar. From admissions tips and program reviews to faculty and student discussions, we will provide you with an in-depth look at the Simon experience. Be sure to also view our extensive library of archived webinars for recordings of our most popular and recent sessions.
Whether it's coming to campus or meeting us on the road, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get to know Simon Business School. We invite you to explore our on- and off-campus event schedules to find a date that is most suitable for you. On-campus events fill quickly, so be sure to register at your earliest convenience to guarantee participation.
For our students who use WeChat, we invite you to reach out to your admissions counselor to ask any questions you may have regarding Simon, the MS in Accountancy program, the application process, and more.
Program: MS in Accountancy


text:
But there's this meme that the new President is not normal, adverted to by Obama:
There's a difference between that normal functioning of politics and certain issues or certain moments where I think our core values may be at stake.Bush, like his father, adhered to an absolute principle. Obama respects the principle by cushioning it with a malleable escape clause: where core** values may be at stake. And what a wide door that is! Not only is the concept "core values" subject to infinite debate, but — whatever these values are — they don't have to be severely threatened, only "at stake." And they don't even need to be at stake. It's enough that they "may" be at stake. Well, then there's really no one-President-at-a-time principle of withdrawal at all.
Obama gives 4 examples of what would override the principle of withdrawal:
1. "Systematic discrimination being ratified in some fashion."
2. "Explicit or functional obstacles to people being able to vote, to exercise their franchise."
3. "Institutional efforts to silence dissent or the press."
4. "Efforts to round up kids who have grown up here and for all practical purposes are American kids, and send them someplace else, when they love this country."
Is #4 restricted to "kids"? Younger than 18? Is he serious about the condition "when they love this country?" When has Obama shown an interest in limiting immigration to those who actually love America? That sounds like a condition Trump would set.
The 4 examples of what Obama will consider not to be the "normal functioning of politics" suggests that he's ready to exert his influence whenever he wants. We'll see what he wants. The threat that he can drop back in might work as a check on President Trump: Don't stir the sleeping Obama. But we all know Trump has figured out how to leverage opposition. A reactivated Obama would offer a springboard for Trump's antic attacks on Obama. Any deviation from the principle of presidential withdrawal would put at stake the core value of the Dignity of the American Ex-President. And, frankly, it would threaten the the core value of the dignity of the current President.
* Pronounced corpse?
Some of those press corpsmen must feel they are dying, with the withdrawal of life-giving presence of the President We Loved and the arrival of President who tells them to their face they are garbage.
** Pronounced corps.


text:
Typhoon Ma-on Over Japan and Near South Korea – July 29th, 201134.2N 131.0E
Typhoon Ma-on (international designation: 1106, JTWC designation: 08W, PAGASA Name: Ineng) was a powerful typhoon that affected southern Japan. It was the sixth named storm and second typhoon of the 2011 Pacific typhoon season.
The origins of the typhoon were from an area of convection that persisted near Wake Island on July 9. The system slowly organized as it developed a low-level circulation. With low wind shear and generally favorable environmental conditions, tropical cyclone forecast models anticipated the development of a tropical cyclone from the system. Early on July 11, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) issued a tropical cyclone formation alert, and a few hours later the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported the formation of a tropical depression about halfway between Wake Island and the Northern Marianas Islands. The JTWC followed suit by initiating advisories on Tropical Depression 08W.
Upon its formation, the depression tracked westward due to a ridge to its north. The circulation was initially broad and ill-defined, while its convection was disorganized due to dry air. It was able to intensify due to generally favorable conditions, and the JMA upgraded the depression to Tropical Storm Ma-on at 0600 UTC on July 12. Gradually the thunderstorms became concentrated around the center, despite restricted outflow to the north and west. Ma-on intensified at a slower than climatological rate, although an eye feature became evident by early on July 13. At 0000 UTC that day, the JMA upgraded Ma-on to a severe tropical storm, and 18 hours later they upgraded it to a typhoon. By that time, it was located about 970 km (575 mi) southeast of Iwo Jima. A ragged eye became apparent on satellite imagery, and after developing an anticyclone aloft, its outflow became much better defined.
By July 15, Typhoon Ma-on had a well-defined eye with the strongest convection in its southern periphery. It continued intensifying, and the JTWC estimated 1-minute sustained winds of 135 mph (220 km/h). Late on July 15, Ma-on weakened slightly due to stronger wind shear, which caused its eyewall to break apart in the northwest quadrant. It re-intensified the next day after an eyewall replacement cycle commenced. At 0600 UTC on July 16, the JMA estimated peak 10-minute sustained winds of 175 km/h (110 mph) while the typhoon was located about 1185 km (735 mi) southeast of Okinawa. Around that time, Ma-on began a motion to the northwest due to a weakening of the subtropical ridge, and it briefly entered the area warned by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA); the agency gave it the local name Ineng.
Typhoon Ma-on on July 15
Late on July 17, Ma-on underwent another eyewall replacement cycle and weakened, despite developing improved outflow and convection in the northern quadrant. The typhoon's large size prevented re-intensification – gale force winds extended 370 km (200 mi) east of the center. In addition, the intrusion of dry air diminished thunderstorms in the western periphery. By July 18, Ma-on reached the western extent of the ridge and began a motion to the north toward Japan. The next day, it turned to the northeast as it paralleled the Japan coastline just offshore. According to the JTWC, Ma-on briefly weakened to a tropical storm before re-intensifying into a typhoon, making landfall along the Kii Peninsula in Honshu. The JMA maintained the system as a typhoon until 0000 UTC on July 20, when Ma-on moved ashore. By the time it moved across Japan, the storm was moving due eastward, and after emerging from the country it turned to the southeast. Increased wind shear displaced the convection to the east, although slight re-intensification was expected. However, the JTWC downgraded Ma-on to a tropical depression on July 21 after the storm lost much of its convection. The circulation became ill-defined, and the JTWC discontinued advisories on July 22, noting the system was in the process of dissipation. However, the JMA maintained Ma-on as a severe tropical storm until July 23, by which time the storm had turned to the northeast. The agency discontinued advisories on July 24.


text:
As Team Fine Foliage recovers from the Northwest Flower and Garden Show week, the official launch to the local gardening public of Gardening with Foliage First and as of today Karen Chapman is officially a "Nana", we're truly in recovery. So this post about "simplicity" seemed SO appropriate right now. 🙂
This shot above from the show last week was taken from the garden designed by Nature Perfect Landscape and Design, it was a crowd favorite for sure! But, for our purposes today, I'm only showing you this small portion of it even though there was MUCH more to it.
So why DOES this work so beautifully? It was SIMPLE! Groundcover plants were strategically used in this geometric patio design along with polished river rock and pavers. Small 'Gold Moss' stonecrop positively glows in this setting and having the black mondo grass as a contrast along with one of the many shades of Club Moss lining the wood pile/boulder seating space make it almost a magical detail that drew many many raves.
This small section from a garden design at the show also provided a great lesson in simplicity. Using golden sweet flag grass in multiples as a groundcover in this space looked sophisticated and would stay low around the spheres and dwarf rhododendrons. Designed by Jefferson Sustainable Landscape Management and Avid Landscape Design, the other elements in this display were fantastic as well!
Last but certainly NOT least is "Mid-Mod-Mad….It's Cocktail Hour in the Garden" another of my very favorite award-winning designs at the show from creator Father Nature Landscapes and designer Sue Goetz. Though I'm not showing you all of the display here, to further our point on simplicity, this one is a very good showing!
Proving the point that you don't need 800 different types of plant material to have an excellent design. Sue chose to use lots and lots of Orange Sedge to surround and fill this space and bring your eye to the fire bowl, seating area and water feature in the background. Water loving umbrella grass sits in the water giving a nice vertical look on the colorful wall.
There you have a quick look at simple and serene ideas for using foliage repetition with a small palette of plants. Hope you enjoyed a few photos from the show, I'm sure you will see MANY more in future posts.
Cheers to catching our breath!
If you liked this post and want to see more ideas in our latest book Gardening with Foliage First that's burning up the charts 🙂 Click here!


text:
Baby Ballet
Ballet classes for toddlers, pre-school and primary school children.
Our classes encourage imagination and self expression, whilst improving posture and co-ordination.
It builds your childs confidence all the while they are having fun.
Thursday morning, term time only.
Other Information
Further Information: Contact Annie Scott on: 07977 007076
Room: The Dance Studio


text:
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Hungry Nation and Crispy Kale
Basically, NNN creates, packages, brands, and syndicates some of the Web's best content, which will now include all Food Wishes has to offer. They're also signing other movers and shakers in the video recipe space, including my buddy Average Betty.
The video below is from Amy Blogs Chow. Amy Cao is a fellow video recipe blogger who will also be joining me on Hungry Nation. I've been fascinated by kale chips since I saw them on Steamy Kitchen a few months ago. Looks like a very cool technique and one I'm sure you'll see on Food Wishes one day.
Stay tuned for more details about this exciting new partnership soon. Enjoy!
12 comments:
omg i love hungry nation! espiecially vendr tv and rebecca!
that show is awesome! so glad that ur gonna be part of it!
- July 10, 2010 at 10:24 AM
omg i love hungry nation! espiecially vendr tv and rebecca!
that show is awesome! so glad that ur gonna be part of it!
- July 10, 2010 at 10:24 AM
The baked kale looks interesting enough to try.
The knife, almost as big as the young lady.
- July 10, 2010 at 10:51 AM
- PrimeBrit said...
That's awesome Chef. I have only ever used kale in a clone of Olive Gardens Zuppa Toscana
- July 10, 2010 at 12:36 PM
You can rub the dry kale with a little olive oil and sprinkle on a little salt. You will still have a crispy snack but they will taste yummier. Kale chips!
- July 10, 2010 at 2:39 PM
- Amy Blogs Chow said...
Thanks for sharing my crispy kale video, Chef! Excited to join you and other video bloggers I cherish on Hungry Nation.
- July 10, 2010 at 5:07 PM
- Chef John said...
Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to working with you!
- July 10, 2010 at 5:12 PM
- Magdalena said...
Congratulations! I do not know hungry nations and I am going to check what it is!
- July 10, 2010 at 6:37 PM
- Camilla said...
Congratulations to your new partnership...
- July 12, 2010 at 4:28 AM
The only annoying thing about Amy's video is the overly loud background music. It sort of detracts from the video. Just saying, is all.
- July 12, 2010 at 9:15 AM
- SteamyKitchen said...
- July 13, 2010 at 7:28 AM
- Unknown said...
Any chance of you putting up your own Zuppa Toscana recipe?
- November 9, 2013 at 2:17 PM


text:
Encryption & Key Management , Governance & Risk Management , Incident & Breach Response
Encrypted Data: Control the KeysWinMagic COO Hickman on Data Security Challenges In The Cloud
Recent high-profile breaches around the world have stripped organizations of critical data and their own reputations. These incidents have also hammered home the point that security practitioners have always known: data security is paramount. And nowhere is this more of a pressing concern than in the cloud today. (Also See: Ashley Madison CEO Loses His Job)
See Also: 451 Research Report: Tackling the Visibility Gap in Information Security
With cloud usage becoming ubiquitous, how are practitioners coping with the challenge of securing business critical data on third-party infrastructure?
"The biggest challenge the ability to ensure that the data is secure, and demonstrate this in an audit," says Mark Hickman, COO at security firm WinMagic. "It is much easier when the data is on your network. When you start to procure data into third-party clouds, the question becomes who has access? Where the encryption keys are stored?"
Doing encryption today has become quite simple, and pretty much anybody can do it, Hickman says. What becomes incredibly complicated with encryption is the key management. Hickman recommends that enterprises find a way to own their own keys, rather than depending on a third party or a cloud service provider, because the only way to ensure security is to make sure you are the one that's securing.
In this exclusive interview with ISMG, Hickman shares some of the trends going around in the Asian market when it comes to data security and encryption. He speaks about:
- Biggest challenge in Securing data in the cloud;
- Security beyond encryption;
- This importance of key management.
Hickman is Chief Operating Officer at Winmagic. He is responsible for direct and channel sales, marketing, professional services, and global business development. Joining WinMagic in 2010, he brings over 18 years of software sales experience. Prior to joining WinMagic, he held senior sales management positions with Computer Associates, BEA Systems Inc., and RightNow Technologies. Hickman has been building strong sales teams for the past decade. He has consistently built new business and has grown organization's revenues extensively.
Asian Trends, Challenges
Varun Haran:: Mark, when you look at the global picture, what are some trends in cloud security that you are seeing in India and the Asian region?
Mark Hickman: I think they fall into two categories. Firstly it would be the advent of cloud storage, and we've seen this very much in the consumer areas such as iCloud, Google Drive and One Drive. Now we're seeing these jump into the enterprise with Dropbox, Box and other well known consumer services.
It poses a pretty significant problem for organisations, when people can just go and drop sensitive information into the cloud, for sharing at home or sharing it with other people without any security. We see it as a basic trend, and we also see it as way that is really replacing removable media like USB and using the cloud to share data.
The other area is where with the advent of Infrastructure As A Service we see facilities such as Amazon, Azure, IBM & Rackspace popping up. People really want to leverage their hardware investment and scale into the cloud. There is a pretty significant shift there as well, where people really need to secure this data, even though all these facilities offer so-called encryption. What people are worried about is that who owns the keys and the access to that data. They are much more comfortable if they themselves own the encryption keys.
Haran: From a real world perspective, when you interact with the industry, with partners etc., what are some challenges they are faced when it comes to storing data on the cloud? What are the security challenges that your customers are sharing with you?
Hickman: I think the biggest challenge is the ability to ensure that the data is secure. It is much easier to ensure that the data is secure in your facility on the network. When you start to procure data into third-party clouds, where their admins have access to that data, the question becomes where are the keys stored - are they stored in the cloud, or are they stored locally? These are the kind of challenges faced by organizations, especially when there is a lot of sensitive data - the ability to prove in an audit that their data is secure.
Data Security Hygiene
Haran: What are some recommendations you can make to the practitioner community on going beyond encryption when it comes to securing data?
Hickman: I think there are many in that area. For instance, we have a lot of well-built secure protocols being used today which are quite secure. Encryption really is the ability to make data unreadable. Doing encryption today has become quite simple; pretty much anybody can do it. What becomes incredibly complicated with encryption is the key management. What I recommend to enterprises is to own your own key.
I liken it to how you wouldn't give your front door keys to many different people. You would always make sure that that key only goes to people that are really trusted, or you are the only person with that key. A similar kind of situation exists in the cloud around key management, and this is one area in cloud security that is growing really fast. It is really around ensuring that that data is secure and unreadable in the cloud; that the only person who can view that data are the people you want, and there is no third-party access, including the cloud provider. You can never depend on a third party to keep your data safe - you have to ensure your data is safe. In spite of assurances, we seen over and over that there can be breaches in the cloud, and the only make to ensure security is to make sure you are the one that's securing.
Encryption is Essential
Haran: Since we are on the topic of encryption, I don't know if you know, but the Indian government recently released a draft bill on data encryption, which was later withdrawn. But if it had come into force, it would have entailed a sort of key escrow regime. What is your take on how something like this would likely affect the security ecosystem?
Hickman: I was in India when the draft was withdrawn, and we've also heard similar things in Europe - governments trying to control, and even remove encryption; we've heard the FBI director say that the most dangerous products on the market are Apple and Android. To me, encryption may be used by people with bad intentions, just like pretty much everything else in life. However the benefits of encryption far outweigh the drawbacks. The world we live now, with the number of data breaches happening, would people feel secure if corporations didn't use encryption? (Also See: Draft Encryption Policy Meets Swift Demise)
I think Edward Snowden really proved just how damaging data breaches can be. There have been numerous data breaches where consumers lose confidence in the brand, stock prices fall, and executives get fired. So, I think legislation around encryption is a tricky area. For instance, if you are asking for backdoors for encryption, then it's not really encryption. So this is going to be a difficult topic for governments, but I think the use of encryption is a positive thing for economies and countries.


text:
Watch CBSN Live
Credit: Mark Shaw/Library of Congress
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born in Southampton, N.Y., on July 28, 1929.
Left: Jacqueline with her dog Bonnett in 1935.
Credit: JFK Presidential Library & Museum
Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Credit: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Credit: AP Photo
Credit: JFK Presidential Library and Museum
Credit: AFP Getty Images
Credit: AP
Credit: Abbie Rowe/White House Photographs, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Jacqueline Kennedy attends a dinner for former President Harry
Truman, Jan. 20, 1962, at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C.
Credit: Kennedy Library Archives/Newsmakers
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arrives in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India,
March 18, 1962, during her trip to the nations of India and Pakistan.
Alongside Mrts. Kennedy is the Governor of Rajasthan, Gurmukh Nihal
Credit: Cecil Stoughton/White House Photographs, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Credit: Robert Knudsen/The White House
Credit: Kennedy Library Archives/Getty Images
This 1962 photo shows John F. Kennedy, Jr. playing with his mother's necklace at the White House.
The simulated pearl necklace worn by Jacqueline Kennedy while at the White House were later sold at auction for $211,000.
Credit: JFK Library/AFP/Getty Images
Credit: National Archive/Newsmakers/Getty Images
President and Mrs. Kennedy attend a White House ceremony on March 27, 1963.
Credit: National Archive/Newsmakers
President and Mrs. Kennedy arrive at Love Field in Dallas, Texas, November 22, 1963.
President Kennedy's body enters the White House, accompanied by the
Honor Guard, members of the Kennedy Family, and others, November 23,
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, and Senator
Edward M. Kennedy lead the procession from the White House to St.
Matthew's Cathedral, November 25, 1963.
Christina Onassis, daughter of the late Aristotle Onassis, and her stepmother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, arrive with friends and relatives at Actim Military Airport on the West Ionian Coast of Greece, March 18, 1975. The chartered Boeing 707 brought friends and relatives with the body of Onassis for a burial service at Scorpios Island.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy,
D-Mass., are photographed on July 19, 1986, following the wedding of
Caroline Kennedy to Edwin Schlossberg, at Centerville, Mass.
Credit: VIN CATANIA/AFP/Getty Images
A photo taken May 29, 1990, of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, during a
ceremony in memory of her late husband, President John F. Kennedy, in
From left: Sen. Edward Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, John F.
Kennedy Jr., Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg and Edward Schlossberg watch
as Connecticut Governor Lowell Weicker receives the John F. Kennedy
Profile in Courage Award, in Boston, May 28, 1992.
Credit: HERB SWANSON/AFP/Getty Images
President Bill Clinton talks with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and John
Kennedy Jr., during the opening ceremonies for the newly-redesigned
John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, October 29, 1993.
Credit: JOHN MOTTERN/AFP/Getty Images
John F. Kennedy Jr, and his sister, Caroline Kennedy Shlossberg,
arrive May 22, 1994, at the New York apartment of their mother,
following the passing of Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
Credit: JON LEVY/AFP/Getty Images
Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg kneels at the foot of her mother's
casket as her brother, John Kennedy Jr., looks on, during the graveside
ceremony for former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, May 23, 1994.
Credit: J. DAVID AKE/AFP/Getty Images
Visitors tour the Jacqueline Kennedy exhibit at the Field Museum in
Chicago, November 12, 2004. The museum hosted an exhibition, "Jacqueline
Kennedy: The White House Years," featuring 70 dresses, suits and gowns
worn by the former first lady, as well as photos, videos, handwritten
notes and other memorabilia from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.
Credit: Tim Boyle/Getty Images
Hats worn by Jacqueline Kennedy are displayed at the Jacqueline Kennedy
exhibit November 12, 2004, at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.
A red dress worn by Jacqueline Kennedy is displayed at the Field Museum in Chicago, November 12, 2004.
A dress from Jacqueline Kennedy's wardrobe, on display at Washington's Corcoran Gallery of Art, March 28, 2002.
Credit: STEPHEN JAFFE/AFP/Getty Images
Credit: STAFF/AFP/Getty Images


text:
NEW WEST RECORDS Partners With Alternative Distribution Alliance
Los Angeles-based independent record label New West Records, home to a renowned roster of indie rock and alternative country artists, today announced its growing partnership with Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the independent music distribution arm of Warner Music Group.
ADA will now provide exclusive digital and physical distribution services in the US for all releases from the label's roster of artists, which includes forthcoming releases from three-time Grammy winner Steve Earle & The Dukes (and Duchesses)–The Low Highway, due out April 16–and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin's American Kid, due out May 7. New West Records has been distributed by ADA worldwide (with the exception of the U.S. and Canada) since 2011.
George Fontaine, President and CEO of New West Records, said, "ADA is well-regarded throughout the music industry for its ability to deliver above-and-beyond results for independent labels. We take pride in the immense talent of our roster and look forward to providing them further opportunities to expand their offerings through this partnership with ADA."
"New West Records is one of the revered independent record labels out there," added Ari Taitz, SVP, Independent Distribution and Strategic Development, WEA and ADA. "It's a dynamic label with an unwavering long-term commitment to nurturing legendary artists and discovering the best new talent in indie rock, country and folk music. New West is home to one of the most enviable rosters in all of music, and we look forward to working with them to develop their success even further."
"From John Hiatt and Richard Thompson to The Whigs and Tom Morello–all of us at ADA are enormous fans of New West's releases," said David Orleans, President, ADA. "George Fontaine and his team consistently discover and deliver some of the greatest music in the world, and have been at it for two decades now. It's a great honor to be working with a label of this caliber."
Since its 1998 inception, New West Records has built an extensive catalog, releasing a diverse array of critically acclaimed and award-winning CDs and DVDs. Some highlights include artist releases from Ben Lee, Drive-By Truckers, Dwight Yoakam, Mark Olson & Gary Louris, Ray Davies, Rickie Lee Jones, Tim Easton, Vic Chesnutt; movie soundtracks including Crazy Heart Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which featured the song "The Weary Kind" written by Ryan Bingham and T-Bone Burnett, and which won Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Awards; and exclusive CD/DVD releases from the award-winning television program "Austin City Limits." New West has also been twice recognized as the "Entertainment Software Supplier of the Year–Small Division" by NARM.
In June of 2012, ADA expanded its services to the independent music community by officially joining forces with Independent Label Group (ILG), adding the company's resources and expertise in radio promotion, publicity and marketing to ADA's current offering. Since that time, ADA has signed a range of new deals, including ones with hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis as well as labels such as Sumerian, Tender Loving Empire and Kanine Records.


text:
It is the public policy of this State that public bodies exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business and that the people
have a right to be informed as to the conduct of their business.
- Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1.
Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of
the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official
acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act. Such access
is necessary to enable the people to fulfill their duties of discussing public issues fully and freely, making informed political judgments
and monitoring government to ensure that it is being conducted in the public interest.
- Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1.
The Attorney General believes that an open, honest and accountable government, the cornerstone of a democracy, can be achieved
only through the free and open exchange of information between government and the public. In Illinois, our most important transparency
laws – the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meetings Act (OMA) – endeavor to open the workings of government to the public, shed light on
government actions and, in the process, strengthen our democracy.
In 2009, The Attorney General's Office worked with legislators and open government advocates to draft and pass landmark legislation (Senate Bill 189, Public Act 096-0542) to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act
to increase the transparency and accountability of governments at all levels. This law went into effect on January 1, 2010 and provides
new tools and provisions to make certain the public has timely access to public records and public meetings.
The updated law makes it easier to enforce FOIA and OMA and fight for open and accountable government by making permanent the Public
Access Counselor position within the Attorney General's Office and empowering the Public Access Counselor with the
authority to resolve FOIA and OMA disputes.
On the pages of this website, you will find detailed information to help the public and government officials and employees to understand
and comply with FOIA and OMA. We encourage you to check this site routinely as new materials are made available.
We look forward to working with you to enforce the transparency laws and ensure that our government is open, accessible and accountable
to all the people of Illinois.
Who is the Public Access Counselor?
Under the updated law, the Public Access Counselor (PAC) will be a permanent part of the Office of the Attorney General.
Working under the direction and supervision of the Attorney General and with a team of attorneys and professional staff, the Public
Access Counselor's mission is to help people obtain public documents and access public meetings.
The Attorney General appointed Sarah Pratt to the position of Public Access Counselor. Her contact information is:
Sarah Pratt
Public Access Counselor
Office of the Attorney General
500 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Fax: (217) 782-1396
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
What does the Public Access Counselor do?
Under the new law, the Public Access Counselor has several responsibilities, including:
Privacy Statement


text:
Top Three in Tech: Snowden, Zuckerberg and Alibaba
Edward Snowden's appearance at SXSW and Mark Zuckerberg's phone call to President Barack Obama are some of the top tech stories from the week. WSJ's Scott Austin joins digits. Photo: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... the top three intact here at the beest live I'm Simon Constable and hit a helpless ... as always and skull Austin tech editor who will Street don't thanks Ming update to do ... so ... it sometime it's time fall ... break ... that number theory Edward Snowden makes an appearance at South by Southwest in Austin and via a remote connection we should point out to do nicely stepped in to Texas ... that is correct yes he is on the low was ironic use Devitt to Google Hangouts which ... his whole point ... five years the price up was was to say that tech companies ... are not doing enough from a technical standpoint encrypt their data ... and I'm you know there is somewhat of a cover rally cry for his believers ... the NSA is setting fire to the future the internet ... you're all our ... firefighters mean everyone here is ... is able to to take this in our own to control and demand from these companies ... to really ... I do more more again on the technical side can encrypt things and ... use early Tuesday just to see him there he was kind of the biggest rock star ... you know the music portion is happening this week ... at South by Southwest but the tech portion ... I Curie was in the giant video screen ... you know really talking about what he was doing I'm as the whistleblower in here is the US fugitive ... the greatest enemy of the National Security Agency to some believers ... I also ... you know really someone to ... I was able to disclose so much and really helped ... to get out and people are still divided on this on to say is that there are some tips I is that right I've I've talked about but sometimes it will put Eliot they didn't consult about the exciting thing isn't whether you know this is something he should've done and B I wrote one of the question of course he says Apsel yes if he's able to do this again he would ... have been trusting cannot summon the strength ... of its own now ... Mark Zuckerberg calls Obama I do think is this funny is that that the fact that he comes out with this up first on Facebook saying that he called Obama the everyday it's almost like he has ... been a red phone that has the exact less so this is Silicom Valley versus Washington the tensions can it continue ... I'd you know earlier this week the spills and from the Edward Snowden ... that's up by Southwest other more Snowden Docs ... documents they came out ... said the NSA has a program ... to mimic Facebook's servers ... tied to gain access to the computer so you think you're on Facebook and really ... yummy NSA is tight ... servers their ... eye and say so that this is inaccurate ... Mark Zuckerberg the CEO Facebook came out with his own bought the sun on Facebook saying that it is just too much damage being called ... caused by the U S government's data collection ... efforts ... the U S government should be the champion of the American and not the correct ... and audio Sky continues again ... for this tension in the sense of irony that the name of untied said his company like songwriter break from ... all sides he know ... because the auditor unit for their own good ... so you know again will see because what happens going to sign a family rate set his sights on again it's time fall mobile one ... at number one this is just breaking today that Alibaba is most likely plant in its IPO flag ... here in New York ... there's been a lot of questions whether the biggest Chinese the e-commerce ... company ... I would be listing in Hong Kong weather would actually be doing this in the U S cents ... in Hong Kong and they have certain rules they're one of them is that company boards ... I really should be nominated by shareholders in Alibaba wants to protect what it says is its entrepreneurial culture so that this tool stock listing Facebook has done where the founder really controls a lot of the company ... and and that's I see that culminated in media companies as they did in the U S this was an Internet companies are and what one of things that others there's much more listing requirements a much more disclosure that its were quiet here in the U S says it isn't about ... it and that that that that they would come Hannah because of the reason is very interesting thread and this is going to be ... one of the largest ideas of all time really ... probably equivalent of Facebook which raised sixteen billion dollars so there's a lot at stake of course in your stock Exchange and Nasdaq one be courting Alibaba heavily and abilities to deceive insisted that competition in China with Tencent and Baidu some these other ... massive Internet companies ... how this official ... affords penalties from Bank is so all of the month ... while it is going right about now ... thank you Brian much skull Austin tech editor of The Wall Street John all I'm Simon Constable ... and that was your top three intact ...