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Any property with a Rental Unit, as defined in Section 11.100.030 of the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance, is subject to the Rental Housing Fee. This includes units exempt from rent control but subject to just cause for eviction requirements, such as properties with one dwelling unit on one parcel, condominiums, and new construction.
Each year, the Richmond City Council adopts the Rental Housing Fee for the upcoming fiscal year following a recommendation from the Rent Board. The amount of the Rental Housing Fee for past, current, and future years is contained in the table below.
Landlords are encouraged to pay the Rental Housing Fee online at https://etrakit.ci.richmond.ca.us. Under the "Permits" heading, click, "Pay Fees." Select your name from the "Contractor/Landlord Login." Your password is the highest APN (parcel) number of all rental properties you own in the City of Richmond (first nine digits, no dashes.)
Alternatively, Landlords may send a check to the City of Richmond Rent Program, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200, Richmond, CA 94804. Please include your FRJC# and phone number on the check.
Payment of the Rental Housing Fee is due (postmarked) within thirty-five (35) days of the date printed on the top of the invoice.
In order to qualify for the FY 2020-2021 Governmentally-Subsidized Rental Housing Fee, the owner must be participating in one of the following programs for the Rental Unit in question (see Regulation 202 for detail):
A. Rental units in which a tenant household holds a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and where the rent not does exceed the Payment Standard as published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
B. Rental units for which the rent is subsidized by the Project-Based Section 8 Program
C. Rental units that are "rent restricted" in a Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program Project. "Rent Restricted" means the rent charged for the unit is affordable for a qualifying Tenant pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement.
D. Rental units for which the rent is subsidized by the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
E. Rental units that are "rent restricted" under a regulatory agreement between a governmental agency and a property owner. "Rent Restricted" means the rent charged for the unit is affordable for a qualifying Tenant pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement.
Yes. Failure to pay the Rental Housing Fee before the filing of an Unlawful Detainer (eviction) lawsuit is a complete defense to an unlawful detainer (RMC 11.100.060(s)(3)).
In addition, the City Council adopted monetary penalties for late payment of the Rental Housing Fee, as shown in the table below. The City Council is also authorized to assess a lien on property where there are outstanding Rental Housing Fees (see Ordinance No. 16-17). Furthermore, Landlords with delinquent Rental Housing Fees may be referred to collections.
The Rental Housing Fee is assessed to a Rental Unit, not the Landlord. The Rent Ordinance requires that all Landlords pay the Rental Housing Fee, and defines Landlords as including all successors of interest. As such, the owner on the property title, as recorded by the Contra Costa County Assessor, is responsible for paying the Rental Housing Fee, irrespective of when the property title was transferred.
The Rent Program is designed to be a cost-recovery department, meaning its operations will not require assistance from the City's General Fund. Instead, the Rent Program will rely on the Rental Housing Fee to generate the funds necessary to provide services to landlords, tenants, and community members:
• Counseling for Landlords, Tenants, and other community members in our office, over the phone, and by email – we are available Monday-Friday to answer any questions
• Monthly Community Workshops provide education to Landlords and Tenants about the requirements of the Rent Ordinance, Relocation Ordinance, and related policies and regulations
• Print materials: PowerPoint presentations, notice templates, resource guides, fact sheets, etc.
• Legal services referrals to community services agencies
• A hearings and petition process (at no additional cost)
• A mediation program (at no additional cost)
The amount of the Rental Housing Fee is based on the annual operating budget adopted by the Rent Board.
Further reading: 2020-21 Rent Program Budget and Fee Study
You may also contact the Bay Area Legal Aid Contra Costa County at (510) 233-9954.
If you are a senior citizen in need of legal services, contact Contra Costa Legal Assistance for the Elderly at (510)374-3713 or online at http://www.seniorlegalservices.org/ Lawyer Referral...
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Public Hearing for appeals must be scheduled and heard within 30 days after the appeal is filed. The Clerk selects the date of the hearing and sends a letter to the appellant informing him/her of the date of the hearing and the hearing procedures. [Online Fillable Form]
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The Administrative Citation for the first offense is $250.00 per Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) violation, the 2nd Administrative Citation $500.00 per RMC violation, and 3rd Administrative Citation $1,000.00 per RMC violations OR the Officer can issue a Non-Compliance Notification in the amount of $308.00 ($243.00 for Inspection and Notice and $65.00 Re-Inspection). The City may also abate the violation at the property owners expense.
You also have the right to an Appeal which must be filed within the time frame given for correction. There is a cost to file an Appeal. A Hardship Waiver package can also be obtained from the Code Enforcement Unit.
If your Appeal is granted you will be notified of the date and time of Hearing.
Each owner of a premises shall start services within seven (7) days of the occupancy of a premises. If owner fails to start service, the collector shall give owner a written notification that such service is required. If service is not initiated within fifteen (15) days from the date of mailing of notice, then collector shall initiate and continue service for the owner.
It is the duty of every owner of any premises to maintain receptacles provided by the collector for receiving and holding all the solid wastes created or accumulated upon said premises between the times for the collection of the solid waste, and to deposit all such solid waste therein. All receptacles shall be kept in a sanitary condition at all times and shall not be placed within the limits of any street or other public place in the City, except that the owner of any premises shall place receptacles at the curb in a location reasonably convenient for semi-automated or automated collection on the regularly scheduled days established by the City or the collector for collection of solid wastes in the area.
Every owner of a single or multiple-family residential dwelling shall provide and keep receptacles of an adequate size and in sufficient numbers to contain, without overflowing, all the refuses generated by the dwelling residents within the designated removal period. The owner shall provide a minimum of one receptacle per family residential dwelling unit or the equivalent thereof as agreed between the owner and the collector pursuant to Richmond Municipal Code 9.20.170.
Contact Code Enforcement Administrative staff at 510- 620-6944 for additional information.
Yes, the City will still hold Council meetings; however, the City Council will participate via teleconferencing. How to watch the meeting from home:
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Yes, all public safety departments will be available, with modified public access.
The Police Department lobby will NOT be open to the public. Please call 911 for emergency services, use the phone outside of the lobby doors, or contact our non-emergency line 510-233-1214 to file a report.
For more information about specific city departments, please visit Impact to City Services and Facilities.
All public spaces will remain open for use. When using them, please be mindful of your safety and maintaining social distance.
Yes, all garbage, recycling, and other waste will still be picked up on the scheduled days.
Yes, street sweeping is still occurring. Starting October 1, 2020, citations will be issued for vehicles not moved during their designated street sweeping times. Residents requiring special consideration can contact Sgt. D. Decious at 510-621-1578 for additional assistance.
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Our Paratransit services are still available for seniors and disabled individuals.
In regards transit services (Bart & AC Transit), services remain unchanged
Yes, all public transit options (bus, train) will still be running their regular schedule. Please be mindful of social distancing when taking public transportation.
Please visit https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/ for more information or reach out to the Contra Costa Health Services for more information about which businesses are affected by the Public Health Order.
For any other questions or concerns about the "shelter-in-place" order, please visit https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/ for more information or reach out to the Contra Costa Health Services.
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A Landlord must enroll with the Rent Board all of a Landlord's Rental Units, except for those that are fully exempted from the provisions of the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause For Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance pursuant to Regulation 201.
Once a property enrollment form has been submitted, it doesn't need to be submitted again for until there is a change in (1) Ownership (mailing, address, phone number, email, etc.) or (2) change in Property Manager/ Agent, or a (3) change in the status of a rental unit. The form for updating a Property Enrollment form is known as an Amended Enrollment Form.
Owners of any properties containing more than one dwelling unit on the parcel (2+ units) that were built prior to February 1, 1995, must complete a Tenancy Registration form for each Rental Unit on the property, with the exemption of Rental Units receiving governmental subsidy (e.g. Section 8, LIHTC, Section 202). Please note that properties containing a "single family home" built prior to February 1, 1995, with one or more additional unpermitted residential dwelling units are considered multi-unit properties and require the completion of Tenancy Registration forms.
If a Landlord has failed to: (1) enroll a Rental Unit with the Rent Board as provided in Regulation 405; (2) register a tenancy in a Controlled Rental Unit with the Rent Board as provided in Regulation 402 and Regulation 405; and/or (3) file with the Board a notice of a rent increase, change in terms of tenancy, or termination of tenancy as provided in Regulation 603 and Regulation 1001, a Tenant in an unlawful detainer action may obtain from a Rent Program staff member a Certification stating that to the best of the knowledge of the Rent Board staff, the Rental Unit was not enrolled, the tenancy in a Controlled Rental Unit was not registered, and/or the required notice was not filed with the Rent Board in accordance with this Regulation, and assert the aforementioned noncompliance as an affirmative defense in an unlawful detainer action.
Landlords must submit a new Tenancy Registration form when there is a complete turnover of original occupants in a rental unit. Access the Tenancy Registration form at the following link: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/47797/Tenancy-Registration-Form-Fillable
Please visit www.richmondrent.org/enroll and complete the Amended Property Enrollment form with the information you want to update.
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Call the Records Section of the Police Department at 510-620-6675 to confirm the report is available. Reports are usually ready for pickup in about 7 to 10 days and cost $21 per report. Certain offense reports may not be released if the case is under investigation or there will be a danger to any individual listed on the report. No juvenile information will be given out.
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First, you will need to provide us with the vehicle license plate number or VIN. If you are the owner, you must have a valid California driver's license. If the vehicle is currently registered, under most circumstances, we can issue a release ($172 release fee). You will be responsible for towing and storage fees to the tow company. You may also be responsible for administrative fees to the Richmond Police Department. There are specific Vehicle Codes and Municipal Codes that allow the Richmond Police Department to charge up to $425.00, depending on the situation. If your vehicle was impounded for driving without a license, and had been previously towed for the same violation, it can be held in impound for a period of 30 days. You will have to contact the Records section at 510-620-6675 *1, and you may have to speak with a detective to obtain a release.
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To obtain one's criminal history record, you will need to make an appointment for Live Scan. The Live Scan fee is $96 (please note this fee may vary).The Live Scan form may be obtained at the Richmond Police Department Records Section. Criminal history/record results will be mailed directly to you by the Department of Justice.
To clear a warrant you can surrender yourself to any police department. You may be issued a citation with a court date or be held in jail with or without bail.
Persons eligible to participate in the ride-along program are: 1.Officials of the City of Richmond 2.District Attorneys 3.Potential police candidates for employment 4.Richmond residents or business owners 5.Students who reside or attend school within the city limits A Citizen Ride Along Program Record form must be filled out and submitted to the Watch Commander in order to schedule the ride-along. There are specific requirements which must be met, and an Agreement to Assume Certain Risks and Indemnify the Richmond Police Department must also be signed. For further information you may contact the Watch Commander at 510-620-1801.
Explorer Program:To become involved in the Explorer Program you can contact Explorer Program Coordinator Sergeant Melgoza at 510-620-1598. You must fill out an application and mail it to 1701 Regatta Blvd, Richmond, CA, attention Sergeant Melgoza.
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You can also call the West County Conflict Resolution Panel, which is made up of trained community service volunteers. This is a FREE service and will assist you in working toward mutual resolutions. The phone number is 925-687-8844 extension 301.
For a complaint: Submit a Service/Personnel Complaint Form. The form is available in the column at the upper left of the RPD Home page. This page must be printed out, filled in, and signed by the complainant. In the alternative, you may call the Office of Professional Accountability at 510-620-6664 or speak directly to the employee's supervisor.
A second area, the "inner perimeter" keeps officers and other emergency personnel out of the identified crime scene and helps protect evidence from being destroyed. All persons entering and exiting must be logged in and out. Once the Crime Scene Investigator and the Detectives have finished their investigation the area is re-opened to the public.
Every effort is made to reunite evidence and found property with its lawful owner. However, evidence determined to be relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation cannot be released until it has been determined if any charges will be filed with the court and/or a detective authorizes the release. Statutes of limitations also determine how long evidence can be stored. The longest an item can be kept is 99 years (homicide evidence) and the shortest is about 2 years. Every few years, the Property Technicians conduct thorough inventories of evidence and property. Evidence and found property that is unclaimed and in good condition is catalogued and sent to public auction. Any money derived from the sale comes back to the Police Department.
Awarding to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder limits our ability to develop business relationships with suppliers. Because of this, we maintain an arms length association with suppliers. This is one of the many ways we try to minimize corruption in public procurement. Our goal is to treat all suppliers the same.
You may expend considerable time and money in presenting your product to an individual department in the hopes of making a sale. If you do this, remember the purchase may eventually be made by competitive bid and be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
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The Rental Housing Fee funds the Rent Program, the Agency responsible for enforcement of the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance (Rent Ordinance), approved by Richmond voters in November 2016 and codified in Section 11.100 of the Richmond Municipal Code.
The Rent Program offers the following services to community members (this list is not exhaustive; the tasks below are identified for illustrative purposes only):
The Rental Housing Fee also funds administrative functions of the Rent Program, including, but not limited to:
For more information about how the amount of the Rental Housing Fee is determined, please see the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget and Rental Housing Fee Study, approved by the Rent Board on March 20, 2019.
The Annual General Adjustment rent increase may only be applied if the tenancy began PRIOR TO September 1 of the PRIOR year. Prior to June 30 each year, the Rent Board announces the amount of the Annual General Adjustment. The Annual General Adjustment is not effective, and may not be imposed, prior to September 1. Consistent with State law, a minimum 30-day notice of a rent increase is required. For more information, please visit http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3376/Rent-Increase.
Visit richmondrent.org/enroll to access the online enrollment form.
Call (510) 234-RENT (7368) to speak with a Rent Program Services Analyst (phones are attended to Monday through Friday, from 9 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM.) Alternatively, you may send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com, or stop by the Rent Program office, located on the second floor of 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, Monday through Friday, from 9 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM.
The Rental Housing Fee may be paid online, in-person, or by mail. Please visit richmondrent.org/billing for payment instructions. Payment instructions are included on the Rental Housing Fee invoice mailed to property owners. Didn't receive an invoice? Please call (510) 234 - RENT (7368) for assistance.
The Rent Program does not administer nor regulate the law centered around emotional support, assistance, or services animals. Such an administration falls solely with the State and Federal Government. Nor does the Rent Program maintain the accuracy of information provided through the Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) websites or brochures.
To understand your rights and obligations as it relates to emotional support, assistance, or services animals, please contact an attorney.
For a directory of free and low-cost legal assistance, please refer to the Rent Program resource directory, at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/41438/Updated-Landlord-and-Tenant-Resources-Directory-4-20-18?bidId=.
There is also information online that may inform you of your rights and obligations. For your convenience, staff has attached hyperlinks to HUD's website describing rights obligations as it pertains to emotional support, assistance, or services animals:https://archives.hud.gov/news/2013/servanimals_ntcfheo2013-01.pdfhttps://archives.hud.gov/news/2013/huddojstatement.pdfhttps://archives.hud.gov/news/2013/pr13-060.cfm
On June 19, 2019, the Rent Board rescinded Subsection (C) of Regulation 605, eliminating the requirement for Landlords to return excess rent via a cashier's check with 10 days. In lieu of this requirement, and upon agreement of the Tenant, excess rent may be returned to the Tenant through the execution of a repayment agreement between the Tenant and Landlord, a reduction of Tenant's rent until the amount is satisfied, the Landlord's partial payment of the amount owed combined with a reduction in rent, or other calculable forms of repayment. Under Section 11.100.100 of the Richmond Municipal Code, Tenants may not waive any provisions of the Rent Ordinance, which means that under any repayment plan, Tenants cannot waive or modify the amount of excess rent owed. The Tenant may only agree to modify the method and form of repayment. As is prudent practice, Landlords and Tenants are encouraged to document any agreement in writing and may request mediation through the Rent Program to facilitate an excess rent repayment agreement. Tenants who choose not to agree to a repayment plan, or whose Landlord fails to adhere to a previously agreed upon repayment plan, may file an Excess Rent petition with the Rent Program to compel the Landlord to refund any excess rent owed.
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Farmers Boutique boasts a convenient location in Maenam and offers 16 luxurious villas arranged around a rice field. Each villa has 50 square meters of living space with wood floor and a private terrace and is individually decorated. All villas are equipped with flat screen TV, safe, refrigerator, WiFi internet and many other things and offer a pleasant atmosphere. The amenities and services of the resort include a saltwater swimming pool, fitness center, laundry service, tour desk and many other services.
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Nestled amidst a paddy field in Koh Samui's Maenam district and spanning 25,600 square metres, Farmers Boutique, Koh Samui is strategically-located on Koh Samui Ring Road and a mere 25 minutes from the Koh Samui International Airport and 15 minutes to the Fisherman's Village.
Guests have easy access to the various attractions and activities on the island, such as meditating amidst the lush paddy fields, diving or snorkeling amongst the wonders of the underwater world, lazing at the beautiful beaches, exploring the majestic waterfalls, soaking in the local culture at the temples, partying to experience the vibrant nightlife, or simply indulging in shopping for unique Thai products.
The resort offers a hideaway with 45 private villas decked in contemporary Thai architecture, offering a unique stay experience for travellers seeking relaxation and serenity.
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Set amidst the more reclusive area of the resort, Lotus Villas surrounds the beautiful lotus lagoon. Measuring 50 square meters, romantic lotus villa is designed to offers guests the romantic feel throughout their stay with us. Each villa's interior design is distinctively different which provides to each guests unique experience to remember.
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Understand the meaning of luxury by staying in one of our Deluxe Pool Villas. Spacious yet warming, Deluxe Pool Villa measures up to 98 square meters, fully equipped with an additional sofa area as well as ample terrace where a private pool resides. Guests can enjoy the leisure of private pool and additional space from the Deluxe Pool Villa.
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Premier Pool Villas are designed to harmonise with lush, tropical surroundings, offering refreshing views of the rice field, resort landscape and mountains in the distance. A rustic walkway leads to each villa, where the hard-wood door opens into your generously-appointed accommodation measuring 110 square metres, topped by vaulted ceiling. Step into the villa that features a living area with a writing desk, and enter a private terrace with a dining table where guests can enjoy the seclusion of in-villa dining. Each villa at Farmer's Boutique Resort is designed in common layouts, but is distinctively decorated in an individual taste. The spacious bedroom feature a large closet and rustic bathroom with rain shower, and indoor plants.
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Accommodates 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child
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Newly-built and recently completed in 2016, the completely rebranded Farmers Boutique, Koh Samui is an all-villa property, with three villa types that cater to solo travellers, couples and families.
One can choose to experience tranquility with selected villas equipped with a private outdoor pool, or enjoy sharing a pool with others. All villas enjoy breathtaking views of the paddy field or the pond. Distinctive interiors create a warm ambience perfect for whiling the day away. For total relaxation, guests can check in at the spa. Those who feel more adventurous can rent a bicycle to explore the island. For gym buffs, the gym offers views of the pond making your workout feel like you are close to nature.
The signature Farmer Restaurant & Bar, an award-winning dining establishment, offers an exciting menu of local and international culinary indulgences complemented with breathtaking views of the paddy fields and scenic mountains. In the evening, enjoy a tipple at the resort's bar.
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Farmers Boutique, Koh Samui, Just 25 minutes from Koh Samui International Airport by car and conveniently located on Koh Samui ring road, Farmer's Boutique Resort ensures a comfortable retreat as well as accessibility.
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What began as a side project called "the Secret Band" -- an apt name, considering singer/guitarist Judah Nagler and drummer Logan Whitehurst were actually hiding the music from their bandmates -- soon blossomed into something these musicians wanted to share with greater public. After putting together a full-length demo on a four-track, they left behind their band Little Tin Frog and recorded an EP, Comasynthesis, as the Velvet Teen. Bassist/vocalist Josh Staples joined and the art pop trio self-released an EP, The Great Beast February, in early 2001. In 2002, the group kicked off San Francisco's vaunted Noise Pop Festival and toured the country in support of their full-length debut, Out of the Fierce Parade. Elysium followed two years later. Their 2006 EP Gyzmkid with drummer Casey Deitz captured a more IDM-influenced sound and paved the way for their next full-length record, Cum Laude, which came out later that year. Sadly, Whitehurst (who had been playing with Junior Science Club) passed away that December, ultimately losing his battle with brain cancer. ~ Ron DePasquale, Rovi


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Fight for the Future Overview ‧ read
But fightfortheftr, as its name is sometimes styled, isn't all bark and no bite. The organization gets things done. The group's internet blackout campaign, which was the biggest online protest ever, proved instrumental in the defeat of two Congress bills targeting internet privacy and freedom.
If you're going to get involved with online activism, check out Fight for the Future. Here's our profile with everything you need to know.
The fight for a free internet began in 2011
Fight for the Future's goal is to "build tech-enhanced campaigns that resonate with millions of people, enabling them to consolidate their power and win historic changes thought to be impossible." It's a nonprofit organization based in Massachusetts, USA.
Mobilizing the internet with cat signals
FFTF has since spawned many internet-defense initiatives. The Internet Defense League vowed to mobilize internet users against online censorship, launching with a (very cute) Batman-inspired cat signal in 2012. The Fight for the Future Education Fund aims to educate people on how they can use technology to defend their rights.
Who's fighting for the future of the internet?
As a nonprofit, FFTF relies on donations from individuals and companies to stay running. Its financial supporters include the Consumer Electronics Association, DuckDuckGo, Credo, and ExpressVPN.
An internet blackout on censorship
FFTF first made waves in 2012 when it rallied websites and internet users to protest against two dangerous U.S. Congress bills threatening freedom of speech on the internet: the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA).
To fight the bills, Fight for the Future organized an internet blackout, which took place on January 18, 2012. It was the biggest online protest in history. Ten million people signed the petition and over eight million of them attempted to phone Congress. For the blackout itself, more than 115,000 websites blocked their content to simulate an internet damaged by censorship. Many of the world's biggest websites took part, including Google, Wikipedia, and Reddit. As a result, almost a billion people were blocked on the internet for the day.
The campaign was a success. Neither SOPA or PIPA was passed into law.
Pressing the "reset" button on privacy: #ResetTheNet
The NSA is "twisting the internet we love into something it was never meant to be," said FFTF's Reset the Net campaign. "We can't stop targeted attacks, but we *can* stop mass surveillance, by building proven security into the everyday internet."
The campaign involved thousands of websites, people, and apps. The aim was to change the way people used the internet by issuing a Privacy Pack of proven security tools. Then, on June 5, 2014, everyone would "reset the net" by using these tools to make their internet more secure—and a new era of online privacy would begin.
Reset the Net was championed by Google, Reddit, Twitter, and other big sites. The Privacy Pack, created with the assistance of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), remains a valuable resource to this day.
The internet slowdown to protect net neutrality
In the U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) protects net neutrality with a law called the Communications Act, which demands that ISPs transmit all websites at the same speed.
But in 2012, big American ISPs like AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon tried to change the law so they could introduce internet "slow lanes" for internet subscribers unwilling to pay fees for faster speeds.
Fight for the Future retaliated with the Internet Slowdown, another mass protest that showed what the internet would be like without net neutrality. More than two million people took action on September 10, 2014. Websites such as Netflix, Etsy, Kickstarter, and Urban Dictionary participated by displaying alerts with the "loading" symbol (aka the "spinning wheel of death") to symbolize using the internet in a "slow lane." These alerts encouraged users to contact the FCC, Congress, and the White House.
It worked. As of 2016, net neutrality is still safe.
The battle rocks on
Fight for the Future's high-profile campaigns are just the tip of the iceberg. The organization has done an incredible amount of work to protect the internet in recent years.
Without free speech online, many important voices would be silenced. We'd have a lot less fun on the internet, too.
Hopefully, the closest we'll ever come to a censored internet is one of Fight for the Future's viral blackout protests.


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According to a male student, "Ms. Smith" grabbed his journal and stopped him from talking to his friends as he walked into his third-period class. He said he sat at his desk, and after the tardy bell rang, she placed a chair in front of the room. Music started playing and the entire class of middle school students began yelling and telling him to sit down. It was his birthday.
The student said he sat down and Ms. Smith gave him a full contact lap dance, rotating her buttocks against him and rubbing her hands all over his body. Ms. Smith also got on her knees in front of him and placed her head between his legs. The student admitted that he slapped Ms. Smith on the buttocks a few times.
At the end of the dance, Ms. Smith wrapped her arms around the student and he gave her bottom another squeeze. She hugged him and said "I love you, baby. Happy birthday," according to documents.


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Appalling Animal Cruelty Case at Magnolia Arkansas City Animal Shelter [VIDEO]
There are reports and posts being shared on Social Networks regarding the City of Magnolia's Animal Shelter and the appalling conditions that animals are in at the facility.
Metal slab with a tin roof, no walls, air-conditioning, or heat. The facility should hold 12 to 15 dogs, but as you can see in the video below... there were 59 dogs in the facility. The vets that have been treating these dogs are shocked by their conditions. All of the dogs have had sarcoptic mange, most were injured from fighting for food in the facility and almost every one was just skin and bones. Of the 59 dogs removed from this shelter, 3 have died as a result of being in that City owned and operated shelter.
From VirtualFluffies.com...
How can you help?
Step 1 is to write an email to the Mayor of the City of Magnolia, Arkansas, and the City Council members asking them to make systemic changes to their animal shelter to ensure that animals are treated humanely. The emails address for the Mayor is below, but please be respectful. I understand your anger, but disrespectful language and threats will only result in your opinions being discounted. You can email the mayor of Magnolia, Arkansas (Parnell Vann) at firstname.lastname@example.com. Again, be respectful.
Step 2 is a bit of a wish list. I have created a petition at change.org which you can see here... https://www.change.org/petitions/barack-obama-and-tom-vilsack-apply-the-animal-welfare-act-to-all-animal-shelters-that-house-and-care-for-domestic-animals-to-prevent-abuse-and-cruelty-to-animals-in-the-care-of-unregulated-shelters#). This petition is addressed to both President Barack Obama and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and it asks for the creation of a federal standard of care to regulate animal shelters and organizations and the application of the Animal Welfare Act to these shelters and organizations. After years of working in Southern states without shelter standards delineated by law, it is clear to me and those in the field with me that there will be no legislative efforts in individual states and that the time has come to hold shelters to the same minimal standards as the USDA holds breeders to to prevent cruelty to domestic animals. If the states will not act, the federal government must and an extension of the Animal Welfare Act to government-run and private shelters is a logical and simple step to take. If this petition gets 100,000 signatures, the White House will respond. Please sign and share.
Step 3 is for those of a more local bent who want to help directly or for those who want to help financially. All of these dogs need foster homes and time and care. If you are in the middle Tennessee area where these dogs have been removed to, and you want to help care for them or foster, please fill out a foster here: http://bigfluffydogs.com/foster-faq.php). If you would like to donate to help a dog, please do so here" http://bigfluffydogs.com/pay-online.php.
This rescue is estimated to cost more than $50,000 and their are folks trying to help, any help or donations you can provide would really help these poor dogs.


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When Cuts Hit Capitol Hill
What do sequestration budget cuts mean for U.S. Senate and House staffers? How many employees does your Congressman have? WSJ's Jason Bellini has the "Short Answer."
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Bundy, Gonzalez, De La Cruz get in extra work
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles pitchers had the day off Friday, but three of them put in a little extra work as they continue to recover from various injuries.
Right-hander Dylan Bundy, working his way back from Tommy John surgery, played catch from 150 feet Friday morning with vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson. The Orioles hope to have the Majors' 20th-ranked prospect back by June, and manager Buck Showalter has been impressed with Bundy's progress thus far.
"It's going as well as you could hope for," Showalter said.
Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez, who's been dealing with back spasms, said he felt "100 percent good to go" after throwing a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday. Gonzalez has been dealing with the injury since Saturday but expects to begin throwing live batting practice Monday.
Left-hander Kelvin De La Cruz, held back at the start of camp with a left hamstring strain, also threw off the mound Friday morning.


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NEC Thursday launched its first full-HD plasma TV, the 50-inch PXT-50FHDP1.
The PXT operates at a 1920x1080 progressive scan resolution with a 100hz refresh rate, and boasts a 30,000:1 contrast ratio.
The RRP of this model is $3,499, and other sizes will be released in the coming months.
Also on Thursday, NEC launched two new models from its HD plasma range. The 42-inch PXT42XD3 and the 50-inch widescreen PXT50XD3.
While also featuring a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, these models only operate at 1024x768 and 1365x768 respectively.
But they are also a lot cheaper, with the PXT4 model retailing at $1,599, and the PXT5 model at $2,199.


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When a person arrives at the point in their life where they desire home ownership, that person often doesn't have 20% of the cost of the house they're eyeing.
In our area, for example, a nice, recently-built family home with several bedrooms will set you back at least $150,000. 20% of that is $30,000. For many people who are recent college graduates and are facing student loans, car loans, an entry-level salary, and the difficulty of adapting to adulthood, $30,000 in the bank seems like an imposing goal. In other areas, that amount can be quite a bit higher.
The itch for home ownership often comes from living in an apartment (or something similar) and realizing that the place is a little small for the family you want to have – and perhaps not the most family-friendly place, either. I remember the apartment building I lived in during my late college years. There were a few families there, but there were also apartments full of partying college students who would blast their music at two in the morning and sometimes party to excess. The police were called more than a few times (not on me, thankfully, but on my neighbors more than once).
That's the situation a lot of people find themselves in. They're realizing the value in finding a better place to live, but they don't have the financial means. The solution, as promoted by their parents and relatives and countless publications and programs, is to go buy a home. That's the American Dream, after all.
The problem is that if you don't have enough money for a down payment, you're going to lose a lot of money.
When you ask a bank for a home loan, they're going to want to see that you're serious about the loan. One way they do that is by asking for a down payment. They want to see that you have the financial stability to come up with 20% of the value of the home.
If you can't do that, you look a little risky to the bank. They're going to want some insurance against the possibility that you're going to be unable to pay back this loan. It's going to be up to you to pay for that insurance.
PMI – or private mortgage insurance – is required by most lenders for loans exceeding 80% of the value of a home. PMI can vary a lot, but it usually comes in at a cost of about 0.5% to 1% of the value of the home per year. So, if you're borrowing to buy a $200,000 home, you'll be paying an extra $1,000 to $2,000 a year in PMI. Usually, that's rolled into your monthly mortgage payment, so you'd be paying an extra $80 to $160 a month.
What do you get out of that? Nothing at all other than the "privilege" of being able to borrow without a down payment.
You don't have to pay for PMI forever – just until you've built up 20% equity in your home. Of course, if you're borrowing the full amount and making minimum payments, you're going to be paying the PMI for something around twelve years on a thirty year mortgage.
Your other option, of course, is to get a home equity loan to cover your down payment. So, you get a normal mortgage that covers 80% of the value of the home, and you get a home equity loan that covers whatever else you need. The only problem is that the home equity loan will likely have a higher interest rate and it will also have its own closing costs.
In either case, there's a significant extra cost to buying a home when you don't have a 20% down payment. The bank will lend the money to you, but it will cost you.
Don't get tempted into diving into home ownership without a down payment. If you feel like you need a better place to live but you don't have the down payment, look for a better rental situation. Don't start diving into the real estate pages unless you have enough money in the bank to secure the best possible deal for yourself.
This post is part of a yearlong series called "365 Ways to Live Cheap (Revisited)," in which I'm revisiting the entries from my book "365 Ways to Live Cheap," which is available at Amazon and at bookstores everywhere. Images courtesy of Brittany Lynne Photography, the proprietor of which is my "photography intern" for this project.


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, SecurityFocus 2002-06-03
The popular open-source security tool Fragroute is bugged in plain sight by unknown hackers, who may have struck before.When source code to a relatively obscure, Unix-based Internet relay chat (IRC) client was reported to be "backdoored" last month, security professionals collectively yawned.
But last week, when three popular network security programs were reported to be similarly compromised, security experts sat up and took notice.
Now, it appears that the two hacking incidents may have been related.
According to program developer Dug Song, the source code to the Dsniff, Fragroute, and Fragrouter security
In an interview today, Song said affected users are being contacted, but he declined to provide details of the site compromise, citing an ongoing investigation.
When installed on a Unix-based machine, the modified programs open a backdoor accessible to a remote server hosted by RCN Corporation, according to an excerpt of the contaminated Fragroute program posted Friday to Bugtraq by Anders Nordby of the Norwegian Unix User Group.
In another posting to the Bugtraq mailing list last Friday, Song reported that nearly 2,000 copies of the booby-trapped security programs were downloaded by unsuspecting Internet users before the malicious code was discovered May 24th. Only 800 of the downloads were from Unix-based machines, according to Song.
Song's subsequent Bugtraq message said that intruders planted the contaminated code at Monkey.org after successfully penetrating a machine operated by one of the site's administrators. The attackers exploited "client-side hole that produced a shell to one of the local admin's accounts," wrote Song in his message.
The exploit code planted at Monkey.org was nearly identical to a backdoor program that was recently slipped by attackers into the source code of the Irssi IRC chat client for Unix.
According to a notice posted May 25th at Irssi.org, someone "cracked" the distribution site for the IRC program in mid-March and altered a configuration script to include the back door.
New Precautions Implemented
Installing the compromised Irssi program provided a remote server hosted by FastQ Communications with full shell access to the target machine, said the notice. Irssi's developer, Timo Sirainen, was not immediately available for comment.
Today, the Web server at the Internet protocol address listed in the backdoored Irssi code returned the message: "All your base are belong to us."
Meanwhile, Unknown.nu, the collocated server listed in the backdoored Monkey.org code, today
When contacted by SecurityFocus Online, the site's administrator, Kim Scarborough, said he was unaware that the machine had been used by the Monkey.org remote exploit.
Scarborough reported that he completely reinstalled the server's system software, including the FreeBSD operating system, on May 30th after discovering evidence that someone had hacked into it.
According to Scarborough, he had installed the Irssi chat client on the machine around May 17th at the request of a user.
The two security incidents have forced authors of the affected programs to implement new measures to insure the authenticity of their downloadable code.
According to a
Song said that Monkey.org has implemented technology to restrict user sessions, and that he is considering adding digital signatures to software distributed at the site.


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Officials today announced a quartet of "superfights" for the UFC Fan Expo trade and exhibition show in Boston, which coincides with next month's UFC 118 event.
Members of MMA's first family, other grappling notables and even a former WEC champion are part of the lineup.
The bouts include Rolles Gracie vs. Roberto Abreu, Gregor Gracie vs. Pablo Popovitch, Hermes Franca vs. Ryan Hall, and Penny Thomas vs. Tracey Goodell.
UFC 118 takes place Aug. 28 at Boston's TD Garden. UFC Fan Expo, though, takes place Aug. 27-28 at the nearby Hynes Convention Center in Boston. It's the third UFC Fan Expo since the fan festival's 2009 debut.
On Friday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. ET, Thomas, who defeated MMA veteran Shayna Baszler at May's UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas, takes on Team Lloyd Irvin product Goodell. Additionally, Franca, a former WEC title-holder and UFC title challenger, meets 23-time Grapplers Quest champion Ryan Hall.
On Saturday, Aug. 28 at 12:30 p.m. ET, the Gracie clan takes center stage. Rolles, a heavyweight MMA fighter who had a one-fight stint with the UFC
earlier this year, takes on Abreu, an undefeated Grapplers Quest champ.
And Gregor, a four-time Grapplers Quest champ and half-brother of
Rolles', meets Popovich, an ADCC world grappling champion.
"The superfights in Boston give fans the chance to see some of the best grapplers in the world," UFC President Dana White stated. "With the Gracies, as well as the other competitors, we've got eight of the best grapplers in the sport. These are can't-miss superfights for fans."
In addition to the superfights, Grapplers Quest hosts a variety of tournaments for competitors of all levels during the UFC Fan Expo. Head to www.grapplersquest.com for more information.
And for more on UFC 118, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
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Suicide bomber hits rogue Libyan general's forces
CAIRO (AP) — A suicide car bomber in Libya targeted a checkpoint manned by troops loyal to a rogue general outside the eastern city of Benghazi, wounding three people, a security official said Thursday.
The bomber detonated his explosives-laden vehicle late Wednesday, killing himself and wounding three of Gen. Khalifa Hifter's fighters, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media.
Hifter is leading an offensive against Islamic militias and Islamists dominating Libya's political scene. His troops, along with their allies, have bombed militia camps in and around Benghazi in recent weeks. Earlier last week, Hifter himself escaped an assassination attempt, but four other people were killed.
The fighting has escalated the crisis in Libya, which has been embroiled in turmoil since the 2011 civil war and the downfall of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Heavily armed militias, born out of the rebel groups that toppled Gadhafi, are now the main power in the country.


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Developers tend to produce updates in short cycles whilst admins prefer a stable system. And if something bad happens, they often start finger-pointing to blame the other side. One solution is to tear down the silos of development and operation. In other words, set up integrated teams.
This is the core message which Michael Hüttermann would like to stress out. Agile methods and tools might be used for development as well as for deployment and operation. In his book, Michael explains how to do and which (free) tools to use.
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It's easy, participate!
Forum membership is divided into levels..... the higher level membership you have, the more sections of the forum are available to you.
So how do you get a higher level of membership? The answer is to join in, contribute to the threads, start your own thread on your car or project, comment on other members threads, share your knowledge or if you're new to these cars, start threads, talk about your plans and don't be afraid to ask for advice.
If you are viewing the forum as a guest, you will have very limited access to certain areas so the first thing to do is choose yourself a username and register...... then you're already climbing the membership levels and more sections will open up to you....... introduce yourself in the 'who are ya?' section and you'll climb a bit higher.... and yet more forum facilities will become available.
If you now become an active member of the forum and are posting on threads, starting your own threads threads and basically regularly contributing content and knowledge to the forum, you possibly may be upgraded again and gain access to the classifieds section of cars and parts for sale, the wanted section, parts going free etc. This section is a forum privilege, not a right, and access is based on your contributions to the main forum. By this, we don't mean financial contributions, the forum is free, but it's not much to ask that anyone wanting to use the classifieds becomes a full and active member of the main forum first. Likewise, if the forum stats show someone is more active in the classifieds than the main forum, then something is wrong with their approach and their access to the classifieds will probably be removed.
The only place we allow adverts to be placed offering stuff for sale, unless in response to a direct request, is in the classifieds and any other ads posted on the main forum will be removed.
The more you put into the forum, the more the forum will open up to you and the more you will be able to get out of it
How to gain full access to all areas of the forum....
The hopes and aims of the forum and how to get access to all areas of the forum
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A Thanksgiving Shopping Guide to NYC's Food Artisans
A different New York artisan every week.
The city's food artisans offer up myriad products to help you through the holidays, whatever your particular needs may be. Here's a guide to just some of the locally made specialty foods to help set your Thanksgiving table.
Maybe you're looking at a lot of travel time. Maybe you're used to Thanksgiving dinner at 2 p.m., but the people you'll be with this year eat at 6. Maybe your aunt is a plain terrible cook. It's always a good idea to have snacks.
- Granola bars are portable, delicious, and nutrient dense. Granola Lab's new Brewers Bars are good for the environment too, since in addition to fruits and seeds, they're made with barley malt left over from beer brewing.
- Kings Co. Jerky is ideal for your protein-rich snack needs, and it comes in Classic, Sichuan Ginger, and Korean BBQ flavors.
- Pipcorn is probably best for those who don't mind sharing, since once the bag comes out, it's nigh on impossible to resist.
Gifts for Hosts
Whether you're spending Thanksgiving with your boyfriend's distant relatives or your own parents, it's nice to bring something the host or hostess could set aside and enjoy after all the company departs.
- Brigadeiros from My Sweet, traditional Brazilian chocolate treats made with condensed milk.
- An assortment (the salted caramel and roasted almond are essential, whatever else you want to include) from Danny Macaroons.
- Classic Austrian-style Servus Cookies, either the nutty, not-too-sweet almond hearts, Linzer tarts, and vanilla crescents, or the recently introduced, holiday-friendly gingerbread hearts.
- Black & Blanco sandcastles, Moroccan-style shortbread made with rye flour and coconut oil.
In the Kitchen
- I would happily eat stuffing made with any kind of sausage that Brooklyn Cured turns out.
- Stock comes in handy for just about every non-dessert item you're going to eat on Thanksgiving, and Brooklyn Bouillon has the goods.
- Chulita's Famous makes a sofrito verde that's excellent with all kinds of vegetables or in salad dressing. If the people at your table like their sweet potatoes savory, the sofrito con spices would be a delicious addition.
- On the other hand, if you lean to the sweet side of sweet potato preparations, you can't do better than to use Mitchmallows, maybe in an array of colors and flavors. I think I'd opt for the maple syrup pancake flavor, but pumpkin pie or vanilla would do the trick nicely too.
On the Table
- I would be delighted to see thin slices of Charlito's Cocina truffle sausage or chorizo as part of a snack plate.
- Likewise, dips from Kors D'oueuvres (the pumpkin, butternut squash & goat cheese spread would be seasonal; the World's Greatest Onion Dip would be sensational) or Regal Vegan's Faux Gras would make unusual, welcome appetizers.
- Agrodolce for Fast Foodies' red wine poached pears will dress up a salad or cheese tray, and can serve as an elegant dessert for any minimalists among you.
- The cranberry pear sauce from Saucy by Nature can win over the most stridently cranberry averse.
- Rachel's Pies uses pumpkins from her family's Pennsylvania farm for their pumpkin honey pie, and adds a layer of dulce de leche to the chocolate cream pie with a pretzel crust. Pecan and harvest apple pies round out the offerings.
- Cutie Pies are offering four holiday options: bourbon pecan, harvest apple, pear-cranberry, and pumpkin. In addition, if you don't need to ship the pies, there's also a locals-only menu of more delicate creations, including a very intriguing Guinness-Baileys cream pie.
- There's plenty more pie intel in our search for the best pumpkin pies in NYC.
All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.


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L67 Campfire Tr, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494 $99,000
Features of L67 Campfire Tr, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
WI > Wood > Wisconsin Rapids > L67 Campfire Tr
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- Acreage: 0.53
- Subdivision: Sunset Point
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- Property Taxes: $0
- Property Tax Year: 2016
- Access Type: Has actual water frontage, On a lake, Water ski lake
- Listing Company: Wisconsinlakefront.com, Llc
Property Description for L67 Campfire Tr, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
L67 Campfire Tr, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 - East Shore Lot 67-waterfront on NEPCO Lake! Unique setting with look & feel of a Canadian Lake right in Central Wisconsin! Situated between 2 championship golf courses & Wisconsin River, NEPCO Lake is a 500 ac crystal clear hard sand bottom all watersport lake. Boat ski fish swim right from your property. Heavily wooded old growth forest, sand bottom along entire shoreline & lake. Own your shoreline, no conservancy strip. Install your own dock. Incredibly beautiful 'Up North' feel without 'Up North' drive.
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by Michael Reynolds (1993)
Stress is usually unavoidable in the world around us. Sometimes, it can really get us down, but stress can be a positive thing. It can stimulate us and encourages us to evolve to meet our challenges. This article will discuss some of the causes of so-called "bad" stress, as well as offer a couple of "remedies" and even some tips on prevention.
We all feel stress occasionally due to situations not being as we desire. Our stress level can rise depending on how we react emotionally. For example, any anger we may feel about a situation can turn inward and result in feeling angry at ourselves for being in the situation. This can have long-term effects on us.
Stress causes muscles to tighten, resulting in neck or shoulder pain and headaches. Circulation of blood (and therefore oxygen) becomes limited throughout the body. Notice this lack of circulation when your hands and feet feel cold. Also, when we feel stress, our brain does not receive the oxygen it requires to function at peak efficiency; the result being decreased mental ability which can lead to further stress!
So what can be done to release the effects of the stress, or at least limit its effect on us? Try breathing. It is a fact that most people breathe very little in times of heavy stress. Imagine the effect on the entire body when we limit the circulation of blood, and further limit the amount of oxygen being inhaled. If you can take time out to take a few very deep breaths, it can help give you immediate relief.
Possibly another way to relieve some of the stress is to take a moment to determine how much control you have over the situation. If there is nothing you can do about it, try to accept the situation. However, if you CAN do something about it, try focusing your energy on that goal. Sometimes, it can be quite beneficial to remember the Serenity Prayer:
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Now, what about preventing stress? Probably the best (and possibly even the hardest) is by maintaining a positive attitude. We may not be able to control the situations around us, but we have ultimate control over how we react to them!
When we feel stress, our body works harder to meet the demands we place upon it, which can result in nutrient depletion. Let's consider improving our diet. Eating mostly whole foods, plenty of vegetables, and fruit will help satisfy our nutritional needs. ("Whole foods" are those which have not been refined, such as whole wheat flour or brown rice.) Due to an imbalanced diet, many people need to turn to stimulants to get them through the day; such as caffeine, nicotine, and sugar. These trick the body into believing it is getting what it needs, but actually, they drain the body of its reserves. Feed your body well so it can serve you well.
Herbs are a wonderful addition to the diet. They contain essential nutrients in a natural plant form which can make them easier to assimilate than vitamin pills (which are sometimes necessary). Herbs can enhance the rebuilding of healthy tissue as well as cleanse toxic materials from the body. In capsule form, it is very easy to include them in our daily routine.
Whatever method you choose to handle stress, it is vital that some program be adopted. It can be the difference between controlling stress, or having it control you. Make the choice today!


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Ian Ponting joins Naish International
Naish Kiteboarding is pleased to announce the addition of Ian Ponting to their product development and design team.
Ian has been involved in the kiteboarding industry as an innovative product designer for the past 10 years and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. He will work in collaboration with Damien Girardin and the rest of the R&D team.
Ian will be based in Maui at the Naish International Headquarters.


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"The demand for financial security is colorblind," said Laura Sonderup at the outset of her lunchtime presentation on Saturday, titled "Keys to Communicating with the New American Marketplace," at the FPA's Chapter Leaders Conference in Denver.
Sonderup, managing director of Hispanidad, which describes itself a full-service Hispanic advertising agency, also said her goal was to give attendees an "aha" moment about the importance of multicultural marketing and communication to their clients and practice.
"America is moving from 'e pluribus unum' to an authentically hybrid nation," she added.
As to what constitutes diversity, she noted that in addition to racial and ethnic categories, there are also those less thought about, such as religious beliefs, military experience, marital status, parental status and geographic location. While the federal government recognizes six official racial categories (white, black, American Indian/Native Alaskan, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Some Other Race) one important category is noticeably absent—Hispanic.
"While it might seem odd, Hispanic is considered an ethnicity, not a race, and there is a difference," Sonderup said.
She then listed a number of interesting statistics for each category that represent significant opportunities for advisors, including:
- From 1974 to 2004, median income for black women rose 75%, and 72% of black women are the primary household decision makers.
- Native Americans are experiencing enormous emerging wealth opportunities due to oil and casino revenue.
- There are six different subsets of Asian-Americans, which can be confusing when attempting to engage them, but they also have the highest educational attainment levels and the highest median household income of any of the groups.
- The median age of Hispanic Americans is 28. As consumers, they are just now starting to think about investing and asset protection, which also offers enormous opportunity for what advisors are trying to achieve.
She noted, however, that "Latino" is the preferred term. Latino refers to an association with the Romance languages, while Hispanic is Spanish-affiliated, which connotes subjugation and conquest.
She also noted the difference between assimilation and acculturation. The former is the process of "coming to this country and being absorbed and accepted." The latter is about adapting and adopting, which involves keeping the best aspects of the country of their birth when arriving on American shores.
"Immigrants 100 years ago assimilated, while today's immigrants acculturate," Sonderup said. "Why aren't younger immigrants assimilating? One word—technology, which in many cases simply means they no longer have to."
After offering similar insight into the gay/lesbian/transgender community as well as aging baby boomers, she concluded with an admittedly delicate discussion of religion. "When it comes to religious diversity, 73% of the country is Christian, while Judaism accounts for 2.2% and Islam accounts for 2%. Why is this important? If you happen to live in Michigan, for instance, there is an enormous opportunity in reaching out to the Arab population. But you need to be mindful that many will invest only according to Muslim teachings. If fact, it's forbidden to invest in companies that are contrary to Muslim teachings."
She them moved to a discussion of the role of language in multicultural marketing, noting that eight out of 10 Hispanics and Asians rely on their native language in their homes. For this reason, she suggested bilingual marketing collateral that they discuss with other family members. She also said Spanish is a language that contains up to 25% more words than English and can take up twice the amount of space; something to consider when designing web sites and marketing pieces.
However, she also noted that in the past decade, the number of Hispanic households making over $100,000 has increase by 125%.
"Might this be an opportunity?" she rhetorically asked. "Yet no one is talking to them."


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VANCOUVER - Julie Buckland is a figure skating mom - her son is an Olympian from Great Britain - and she knows all too well the pain Joannie Rochette and her father Normand are feeling today.
Therese Rochette, Joannie's mother and Normand's wife, died early Sunday morning in Vancouver General Hospital after suffering a heart attack. She was 55. Joannie has committed herself to competing at the Olympics - the short program goes Tuesday - and Normand is here to support his daughter's choice. Buckland's son made a similar decision three years ago.
"I just know how that family is feeling. I've just been there," said Buckland, whose husband Peter died in 2007 of a heart attack at age 48, just one day before 17-year-old Nicholas was due to compete in the junior nationals in Wales.
"There are no words. You've just got to go through it," said Julie. "But that girl, I'm sure, will skate for her mom. All the people may find it strange if she still wants to skate but being a mother of a skater in a similar situation, the skating might get that girl through.
"That's her way of coping with it and it will be a comfort to her, knowing her mom, who was probably with her all the time through her training and she'd know that her mom will be with her then. She needs to get on with it and do it."
Buckland heard the sad news Sunday night, shortly before her son was due to compete in the original dance. It brought back a flood of memories.
"I know when my son lost his father he was absolutely devastated," said Julie, whose son is competing here with ice dancing partner Penny Coomes. "The thing Nick really said after a few hours, after the shock, he really wanted to skate for his dad. So despite what everybody thought, at the end of the day he still went to the competition and performed out of his skin.
"Even now my son is competing three years after he lost his dad and still now, I know, he thinks about his dad every time he goes out on the ice."
Nicholas was a rising star on the ice dancing scene and his father had been among his greatest supporters.
"It was a very difficult time but really I think the skating actually helped him through the death of his father. It brought a focus," said Julie. "It was his thing, the skating, and he knew how much his father wanted him to succeed so he was determined. His dad was always watching, always supported everything he did. So he was determined to get through it, as much for himself as for his dad," said Julie.
"I wasn't really thinking about the skating. I was thinking about the family tragedy but then when you realized he really wanted to skate, we as a family had to pull ourselves together, support Nick, and go with him to the competition. We were all struggling ourselves, never mind Nick, but he wanted to skate.
"His dad would have wanted it. That's what we did say to Nick. Do what you want to do, your dad would have supported whatever decision you make. If you want to skate, we'll all support you. If you want to stay at home, we'll support that too. We left it completely up to him.
"He just got up the following day and said 'look mom, dad would want me to skate, I want to go and do it.' We said fine, packed the car up and got going. I suppose it got us all through in a way."


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Universal Conveyor Roller Series 1700
Driven and non-driven conveying systems, such as transport of cardboards, containers, barrels, or wheels. Suitable for implementing gravity or push conveyors. Also usable as belt bearing roller (no deflection).
This roller series has been proven millions of times. The roller offers a very high degree of functional dependability.
The use of precision ball bearings, Technopolymer bearing housings and seals result in very quiet running.
The roller excels with a good protection against coarse dirt and dripping water. An integrated groove ensures that water can be rejected.
The tube ends are rounded, thereby allowing materials to be easily moved on from the side. Axial forces are removed through ball bearings and seals.
If an oiled precision ball bearing is used, the roller will start particularly easily.
To achieve a high axial load capacity, particularly of bearing housings, ball bearings and seal, the bearing housing is not only pressed into the tube for the versions with metal tube, but also flanged. The bearing assemblies of the PVC tubes are secured not only with a press fit, but also with an internal press-in edge.


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I've seen a lot more than usual in the media about guns in the United States recently - do you guys think something is changing or is it still just the same ongoing argument?
I've seen a lot more than usual in the media about guns in the United States recently - do you guys think something is changing or is it still just the same ongoing argument?
nothing changing
Not until gun sales in America drop significantly enough to weaken the NRA's war chest
The NRA is too strong and has too much support from both politicians and right wing psychos. There is no way that we can have any change right now, no matter how mild or sensible. It could be a while.
So how is it that they're so powerful with only 5 million members? Or is it kind of like a union, where not everyone needs to be involved to cause a lot of chaos
It's possible because they own politicians and even a lot of non-members vote their way for those politicians.
The thing is we have the even bigger problem of right wing extremist idiocy in general. Doing anything that makes sense is almost impossible in that environment.
I'm not sure gun control at this point would really do any good. Firearms have been very good for a very long time, and low prices means that anyone who wants a gun has one. Probably many. If tomorrow guns were outlawed the only people who would be giving up their guns are the people that probably weren't a concern in the first place. The criminals and the nutjobs (same thing?) would still have lots and lots and lots of guns. Such a law might prevent a newborn wacko from taking out a shopping mail in 2035 or something, but there are such huge inventories in the underworld I seriously question whether that person would really have a hard time getting one. I mean, look at drugs. There more and better drugs available every day despite being illegal. If someone wants drugs, they get drugs. Guns would be no different, and arguably more difficult to control. People with serious drug problems ultimately take themselves out of the equation anyway. People with serious gun problems likely won't until it's too late.
It may sound defeatist and maybe it is. Don't try because you'll never win. Well, I'd like folks to take a strong look at the fallout from a potential war on guns and look at what every other war on [blank] has yielded. NOTHING. The problem isn't the thing. It isn't drugs, it isn't poverty, it isn't guns. It's people. People are the problem. Teach people how to be responsible, help people take care of themselves and others, and get people the assistance they need when they break down. Taking the remote control away from your kid doesn't teach him not to sit in front of the TV. Why would taking guns (or drugs, or prostitutes, or anything else) be any more effective?
People tend to act destructively and self destructively when the environment around them is so inhospitable there is no better alternative. Yeah, plenty of them are just flat out crazy and any rational definition of hospitable is meaningless and that's certainly a difficulty. But nobody in a loving family (biological or otherwise), with a job they adore, and opportunities galore in front of them acts out in crazy ways. Identifying people who at risk of unsurmountable depression and getting them help is how you solve a society's problems, not taking toys away. If folks have good things to live for, they're going to do the best they can to protect those possible futures.
The NRA's lobbying might (influencing politicians to vote against gun control, writing legislation that protects the ease of gun purchasing, etc.) begins with legitimate gun sales & services (ammunition makers, accessory makers, etc.) to U.S. gov't agencies, international government agencies, businesses of all sizes and citizens to gun manufacturers.
A portion of that considerable cash flow powers the NRA far more than their dues-paying members.
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Just to be clear, for the record: I don't like guns, I don't own guns, and don't see any rational reason why someone would. But you gotta look at the surgery and see if the result is worth the procedure.
I believe there's something like 350 million guns in the U.S., yet only about 25% of people own them? something like that


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Over the last several years, fixed income ETFs have represented the fastest growing asset class. Through the end of July, fixed income ETP AUM are up $35 billion versus being up $46 billion for all of last year[1]. Investment grade and high yield have seen the most growth year-to-date. Fixed income ETFs are still relatively new, with the first ETF being launched in 2002, and all indications are for continued growth in the future.
The growth has largely come from broader adoption by advisors, who are utilizing fixed income ETFs in their asset allocation models. Many advisors have begun to embrace fixed income ETFs rather than purchasing individual bonds or bond funds. Defined maturity ETFs provide the precision of individual bonds, and the diversification benefits of bond funds.
A History Lesson on Innovation
Over the past several years, a variety of fixed income investment vehicles have been introduced, including; open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds (CEFs), unit investment trusts (UI Ts), and exchange traded funds (ETFs). The structures have attempted to solve for the fixed income needs of advisors and the clients they serve. While individual bonds have filled the need for many years, it is not always easy to source bonds, and not all advisors are equipped to properly conduct credit analysis. Also, trading bonds can be a challenge in smaller increments.
Traditional bond funds are often referred to as 'perpetual' maturity. The maturity of a bond fund will adjust overtime. Therefore, the maturity may not meet the client's targeted needs. See scenario below:
If an investor purchased a bond today that was maturing in three years, they would typically receive monthly income payment and their principal back at maturity (three years). If the investor bought a bond fund, with a three-year maturity, in three years the fund would likely still have a three-year maturity. The fund manager would likely need to adjust the duration of the portfolio to adhere to the prospectus guidelines.
Fixed income ETFs have been a popular option due to their greater transparency of holdings, tax efficiencies and generally lower expenses than both mutual funds and individual bonds. Fixed income ETFs can now provide broad exposure to investment grade, high yield, municipal, and sovereign debt. They are available across a multitude of maturities, from ultra-short to long-term. Fixed income ETFs have become the investment vehicle of choice for many investors.
While fixed income ETFs have been heralded as a convenient, low-cost alternative to both bond mutual funds and individual bonds, certain investment strategies such as building a laddered bond portfolio or obtaining targeted exposure to particular points on the yield curve were still only attainable through a direct investment in bonds. That is, until the introduction of defined-maturity ETFs—a recent structural innovation that has opened the door to new opportunities for bond investors.
Defined Maturity ETFs
Defined maturity ETFs combine the benefits of individual bonds, and bond funds, in a transparent and tradable structure. Defined-maturity ETFs are a fixed-term structure. At each fund's respective maturity date, the fund will make a cash distribution to then-current shareholders of its net assets after making appropriate provisions for any liabilities of the fund.
Defined maturity ETFs provide the individual characteristics of a bond – monthly income payments and principal at maturity. Defined maturity ETFs also provide diversified bond exposure – with each fund holding 30-100 bonds from multiple issuers, reducing issuer concentration risk and potentially lowering portfolio volatility. Plus, defined maturity ETFs provide exchange-traded liquidity and transparency. ETFs offer daily holdings disclosure as well as the real-time pricing, intra-day trading and liquidity.
Defined maturity ETFs combine the benefits of individual bonds, bond funds and traditional fixed income ETFs. These strategies allow advisors to manage to their client's personalized and precise needs. Advisors can match the defined-maturity ETF, to their client's specific time horizon.
How are Advisors Using Defined Maturity ETFs?
As previously discussed, defined maturity ETFs are ideal tools for laddering portfolios. Because of the finite maturities, advisors can use multiple defined maturity ETFs to spread their risk, and their stagger their maturities. Defined maturity ETFs can assist advisors in managing their client's life-style needs.
Defined maturity ETFs have been embraced by advisors who are building laddered portfolios, require income to support their client's life-style, or are seeking to meet certain client life goal needs (i.e., taxes, retirement, college funding, etc.). Defined maturity ETFs can assist advisors in building portfolios that provide predictable income through monthly distributions. The distributions can be aligned to meet client life-style needs. The defined-maturity, receiving principal upon maturation, can assist in meeting life goal events (i.e., taxes, retirement, significant purchases, college funding, etc.).
Advisors may choose to ladder their exposure by buying defined maturity ETFs, with maturities in 2013, 2015 and 2017. At the end of 2013, when the ETF matures, the advisor can then roll their exposure forward by purchasing the 2019. The advisor has effectively spread the risk over multiple years, and has been able to pick up yield by moving out on the yield curve. The defined maturity ETF structure allows the advisor to easily roll forward, with the added benefit of diversified corporate bond exposure.
Defined maturity ETFs represent an innovative solution to one of the biggest challenges for advisors. They provide investors the precision of an individual bond, with the diversification benefits of a bond fund.
This material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investment involves risks. Investing in the bond market is subject to certain risks including market, interest-rate, issuer, credit, and inflation risk; investments may be worth more or less than the original cost when redeemed.
This material contains the opinions of the author but not necessarily those of Guggenheim Investments and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material has been distributed for informational purposes only. Forecasts, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary research and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. There is no guarantee that results will be achieved. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed.
[1] SOURCE: BlackRock Investment Institute, Bloomberg. July 31, 2012


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Despite going digital, music remains oddly attached to the devices used to buy it. Sony hopes to change that with the advent of Music Unlimited, a service that can stream your music to a variety of devices including the PS3.
Here's a quick look at Qriocity's Music Unlimited on the Playstation 3. The music is pulled from your own collection, which is streamed to a cloud, allowing your to access it in a plethora of places with the service. On the Playstation 3 you can even rate the songs and search for similar music.
One thing you can't do, at least yet, is listen to the music as you play a game.