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MIAMI – Think twice before clicking on Facebook ads and posts promoting deals and discounts from companies like Walt Disney World and Southwest Airlines.
Local 10 Investigates has uncovered imposters setting up fake Facebook pages -- designed to look like pages of major brands you trust -- then buying ads to promote contests and promotions that appear like they're being put on by the trusted company.
When someone clicks the fake promotion, they're often asked to submit personal information and do so, thinking it's going to the company they trust. However, their personal information is actually going to the mysterious imposter.
One of the imposter accounts mimics the official Facebook page of Disney. Both pages have the same cover photo and look alike. The imposter page has about 7,200 "likes," while the real Disney page has 13.4 million likes.
But when you compare the amount of "shares" from recent promotions both pages offer, the imposter page's promotion post has 12,600 versus only 387 when we checked the amount of "shares" on the official Disney page promotion post.
When you click on the imposter promotion's link, disney-cruise-lines.com, it redirects you to nationalconsumercente.com -- then asks you to give up personal information like your name, address and phone number.
"The downfall is you don't know where that information is going," said computer expert Robbie Kline, who owns REK computers. "It could be going to some random person in another country -- you don't know."
One way the imposters create their Facebook pages is by spelling the company's name in a slightly different way. For example, the imposter page for Southwest Airlines uses the spelling "South West Airlines" instead. Also, both imposter pages put a "period" at the end of the page name, whereas the real Disney and Southwest Airline pages do not.
A Southwest Airlines spokesman says the company is constantly monitoring social media and when an imposter page pop up, it works closely with Facebook to have them removed as quickly as possible.
"Depending on how widespread one becomes, we will determine if a broad message is necessary," said Southwest Airlines spokesman Todd Painter. "There have been times when we've screen-capped the phony page and explained that the only official Southwest page is Facebook.com/Southwest, and we will respond to individuals asking on our wall if an offer is authentic."
Disney also reports imposter pages it discovers for Facebook to take action.
Around the holidays, a contest for a Publix supermarket gift card was making its rounds on Facebook and the popular grocery store took quick action.
"Almost immediately after seeing some traces of this on our social sites, we shared a message on Facebook and Twitter to let customers know we were not affiliated with the promotion," Publix spokesman Dwaine Stevens said. "We will always remain diligent to assure our customers and associates have the best experience possible when engaging on our social media platforms and the 'in store' shopping experience."
Kline simply warns his clients against clicking on Facebook ads and promotions.
"Oh yes, you're definitely putting yourself at risk -- 100 percent," Kline said. "I would recommend not clicking those ads unless you know what you're doing."
A Facebook spokesman says the social media giant is focused on making sure people are connecting with real brands and has a process in place to weed out imposters, but acknowledged there is room for improvement.
"We've built a combination of automated and manual systems to block accounts used for fraudulent purposes such as generating fake clicks or making deceptive promises, and we are constantly improving these systems to help us better identify suspicious behavior," a Facebook spokesman said.
Facebook uses a blue check mark to show when it has verified a company's page is real. However, just because a page doesn't have a blue check mark, doesn't mean it's an imposter page.
"The smaller companies typically do not have that verification," Kline said.
If you don't want to worry about whether you click on a real or fake Facebook ad, there is a third-party tool that promises to prevent all Facebook ads from showing up. It's called Ad Block Plus and can be installed into your web browser for free. Kline says it's effective.
However, while that program should stop you from seeing fake Facebook ads, it won't stop the imposter profile pages from appearing on your feed -- especially if one of your friends "shares" or "likes" it.
Kline says the bottom line is this: "Just be careful what pages you're clicking on."


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Working Group on Water and Health
The Protocol on Water and Health entered into force on 4 August 2005. At their first meeting (Geneva, 17–19 January 2007), the Parties to the Protocol established the Working Group on Water and Health as an open-ended subsidiary body responsible for the overall implementation of the programme of work. The Working Group reviews progress, proposes modifications to the work programme and reports to the Meeting of the Parties. It prepares the meetings of the Parties, oversees and directs the activities of subsidiary bodies established by the Meeting of the Parties and any other activities carried out under the Protocol's programme of work.
For documents of the Working Group operated before entry into force of the Protocol please click here.
Eleventh meeting (3-4 April 2019, Geneva, Switzerland)
Tenth meeting (15-16 November 2017, Geneva, Switzerland)
Ninth meeting (29-30 June 2016, Geneva, Switzerland)
Eighth meeting (21-22 October 2015, Geneva, Switzerland)
Seventh meeting (25-27 November 2014, Geneva, Switzerland)
Sixth meeting (3-4 July 2013, Geneva, Switzerland)
Fifth meeting (11-12 October 2012, Geneva, Switzerland)
Fourth meeting (1-2 November 2011, Geneva, Switzerland)
Third meeting(27-28 May 2010, Geneva, Switzerland)
Second meeting(2-3 July 2009, Geneva, Switzerland)

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Dell EqualLogic CLI Undocumented Support Commands
Recently I have done a couple of posts on the EqualLogic CLI, updating firmware and collecting log informaiton. Well in my travels I came across the fact that EqualLogic is NetBSD underneath the pretty exterior, with this in mind I started doing a little digging around with the mentality that there must be some information you can extract form your EqualLogic using standard NetBSD commands, afterall it is just a BASH shell!
take a look over here at what I found - Undocumented EqualLogic CLI commands
Please be mindful that entering the support layer of an EqualLogic is not supported in a normal situation by EqualLogic as stated in the message you will recieve upon entering.
"You are running a support command, which is normally restricted to PS Series Technical Support personnel. Do not use a support command without instruction from Technical Support."
I would only recommend using the support command in a test/development environment or unless you really know what you are doing.
EqualLogic PS Series Array – Gathering Diagnostic Logs using CLI
When calling EqualLogic Technical support with any isue's (as in my recent case a failed disk), you will more than likely be asked to gather diagnostic logs from the array and send them across for further investigation. This is normally the process before any parts are dispatched. In anticipation of this I generally gather the diagnostic log files in the form of .dgo from the EqualLogic I am having an issue with prior to calling.
There are a couple of different ways that log files can be generated, using SANHQ (note this must be version 4.x or above) or via the command line interface. The diagnostic process gathers internal state and configuration data from the array, encodes the data and then segments this data for transmission, the files are formatted "Seg_1.dgo - Seg_2.dgo" etc. At this point I think it is important to point out that the log file data does not include any user data, from the volumes nor the cache or any Group account passwords or access information.
EqualLogic PS Series Firmware update using the CLI
After our EqualLogic PS6000 decided to go into a NetBSD Kernel Panic (crash) while performing a firmware update from version 5.1.1 to 5.1.2 using the Group Manager GUI, resulting in a firmware mismatch on our controllers, As advised by EqualLogic Tech support I performed another update to FW 5.1.2 using the CLI, with success.
Using the CLI has its advantages, altough the process is a little more involved, ie copying the firmware to the array member using FTP then SHH to the member to execute the update, you do get to see what happens during a firmware update in more detail.
Here is the process of performing a Firmware update using the CLI.
I will be using winscp to copy the firmware TGZ file to the group member, winscp can be downloaded here, and PuTTY a free Telnet/SSH client which can be found here.
Firstly download the firmware from EqualLogic Support https://support.equallogic.com
Lets update the firmware.
EqualLogic Kernel Panic on a NetBSD Processor
After running EqualLogic for a couple of years now, I have never experienced any real issues with the boxes. Running what seems to be a customized version of NetBSD they have proven to be fast, and reliable systems.
I was performing what is now a routine Firmware update from version 5.1.1 to 5.1.2, I have already done this on a PS6000 we have setup for Replication with no issue what so ever, and left upgrading our production Array untill I was happy that the Replication Array was working fine with the new firmware. Satisfied I decided to update our production PS6000 to FW 5.1.2. During the upgrade I recieved a Kernel Panic and subsequent Panic Recovery, looks like the controller crashed during the update this resulted in the iSCSI targets being unavailable for a couple of minutes, the controllers did not fail over and I now have a Firmware mismatch.
Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series EqualLogic config
After the purchase of another EqualLogic PS6000 Series Array and 4 Dell PowerConnect 5524 switches to facilite onsite replicaiton, we decided we needed to look at the iSCSI backend network and how we where going to transport the replication data across site.
The PowerConnect 5000 switch's come with some new features, such as stacking with the use of HDMI ports located on the front of the switch, and Auto detection of EqualLogic Arrays with automatic configuration of ports attached to the Array. Enabling iSCSI mode will switch on jumbo frames, flow control, spanning-tree port fast, unicast storm control and enable the switch to automatically detect an Equallogic Array connected to any of its switch ports. - NOTE there is an issue with the implementation of flow-control prior to Firmware version 18.104.22.168 A02, Released on 10/25/2011 the issue as per the Firmware release notes are;


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"ThunderCats, Hooo!": New ThunderCats Toy Line Roars Into Retail Stores Nationwide
Cypress, Calif. – July 28, 2011 – A new generation of fans and a legion of dedicated collectors are roaring "ThunderCats, Hooo!" with the highly anticipated launch of the new ThunderCats toy line from Bandai America Incorporated and Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP). Timed to the debut of ThunderCats, the new re-imagined animated series from Warner Bros. Animation, the action-packed toys are now available at retail locations nationwide. ThunderCats begins with an hour-long special premiere event on Friday, July 29, at 8 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network. Following the premiere, the half-hour show will air regularly on Cartoon Network Friday nights at 8:30 p.m. (ET, PT) beginning August 5.
One of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s and a continuing pop culture force, ThunderCats is an epic tale of a young hero's journey to fulfill his ultimate destiny. The new ThunderCats series follows Lion-O, the young heir to the throne, who embarks on a great quest to take his rightful place as king. The kingdom of Thundera is threatened by the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra, and Lion-O, the unlikely champion, must work with his faithful comrades Tygra, Cheetara, Panthro, WilyKat, WilyKit and his loyal pet, Snarf, on his journey to save their world from darkness.
The ThunderCats toy line from Bandai America Incorporated and WBCP brings the magic and adventure of the ThunderCats' journey to kids and fans of the new and classic series. The new toys fuse sci-fi and sorcery to reignite the thrill of the iconic series, and Bandai's innovative ThunderLynx magnet activation technology, featured in the 4" figures, vehicles and play sets, brings favorite characters and settings from the animated series to life with interactive lights, sounds and actions.
"As this sweeping story of heroism takes on a 21st century re-imagination, Bandai America is thrilled to offer fans a chance to experience the ThunderCats adventure through our innovative collection of toys," said Mark Schaffner, Executive Vice President of Toys for Bandai America Incorporated. "Each item in the ThunderCats toy line is crafted with great attention to detail and designed to provide an interactive, imaginative play experience for fans of all ages."
"ThunderCats is set to thrill a new generation of fans and Bandai is the perfect partner to bring the show to life through their imaginative toy offerings," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "From action figures to vehicles and fantastic role playing, Bandai's lineup showcases the exciting world and characters of ThunderCats."
Featured products for the ThunderCats toy line include (for ages 4+):
4" Basic Figure ($7.99 SRP): Crafted with great detail and quality, collectors and kids can play with or display their favorite ThunderCats heroes and villains in their own environment and recreate scenes from the animated series with these dynamic figures. Each 4" figure comes with a weapon and/or an accessory that is unique to the character. All 4" figures feature ThunderLynx magnet technology, which allows the toys to interact with, and activate unique features in, multiple ThunderCats products, including the Deluxe ThunderTank.
Deluxe ThunderTank with Snarf ($29.99 SRP):: Roll into battle with the Deluxe ThunderTank and 4" Snarf figure. Kids' favorite ThunderCats figure can ride inside and unlock special ThunderTank features, including "ThunderCats, Hooo!" sound effects, with the embedded ThunderLynx magnet technology. For serious action, launch ThunderRacers from the ThunderTank with the push of a button.
Deluxe Sword of Omens ($19.99 SRP): Wield the power of Lion-O and become a ThunderCat with the mystic Sword of Omens! With an extendable blade, lights and sounds, kids can let their imaginations roar with Lion-O, on his destined path to become king.
8" Collector Figure ($16.99 SRP): Based on the classic 1980s animated "ThunderCats" series, these highly detailed figures are ideal for collectors and animation fans. Each 8" figure features 18 points of articulation and comes with the character's iconic weapon.
ThunderCats fans can celebrate the premiere of the show and the launch of the toy line at their own lair with a free "Viewing Party Pack." The digital party pack includes themed games, recipes, cool art and souvenirs – all the elements fans will need for the ultimate ThunderCats viewing party. The party pack is now available to download at www.bandai.com/thundercats.
ThunderCats toys from Bandai America Incorporated will be available at retail locations nationwide. For more information about the ThunderCats toy line, please visit www.bandai.com/thundercats.
About Bandai America Incorporated
A leader in developing engaging, quality toys that capture children's imaginative spirit and provide endless "Fun For The Future," Bandai America Incorporated is the manufacturer and master toy licensee of some of the most popular brands in children's toys and interactive entertainment today. The Bandai America brand family includes Power Rangers®, ThunderCats™, Ben 10™ and Pocoyo™, among other boys, girls, preschool and hobby product lines. Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc., an entity that resulted from the integration of Namco Ltd. and Bandai Co. Ltd. of Japan. Global interests encompass three strategic business units: Toys and Hobby, Amusement Facility and Contents. The company is headquartered in Cypress, California. Find out more about our expertise in connecting with kids in fun and fresh ways at www.Bandai.com.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
Bandai logo: ® and © 2011 Bandai.
Power Rangers: ® and © SCG Power Rangers LLC.
ThunderCats: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Ted Wolf. (s11)
Ben 10: TM and © CARTOON NETWORK.
Pocoyo: TM & © 2005-2011 Zinkia Entertainment S.A. Licensed by Granada Ventures Limited.
Katie O'Neill
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Janice Aguilar-Herrero
Warner Bros. Consumer Products
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While Sony was excited to announce the media services of its new PS4, including Video and Music Unlimited apps and apps for Netflix, Redbox, MLB, and Flickster, it didn't forget to spend time discussing games that would be available on the console. Happily, when you buy these games, you'll be allowed to rent them, lend them, and sell them without restrictions.
Gaming software was a big focus of Sony's press conference. Shu Yoshida, president of Sony Computer Entertainment's worldwide studios, said today that there are currently "30 PS4 titles in development at Worldwide Studios," 20 of which "will be released in the first year of PS4." The biggest announcement was probably Activision and Bungie's shooter-MMO Destiny, which was shown in playable form for the first time today but won't be exclusive to the Sony system. Destiny was only one of many games announced for the next-gen console, however.
The PS4 games
Sony started out with a teaser trailer for The Order: 1886, a game that appears to take place in a steampunk 19th century London, with skyscrapers and floating blimps. It is being developed by Santa Monica Studios and Ready At Dawn and will be a PS4 exclusive game. Sony also gave us new teaser trailers for the four titles that the company announced in February: Killzone Shadow Fall and DriveClub, which will go on sale at launch with the PS4; Infamous: Second Son, which will go on sale in Q1 2014; and Knack.
A high-fantasy game from Quantic Dream called The Dark Sorcerer got some stage time next. There's no word on when it will be released, but Sony ran it in real-time on the PS4 engine to show the "much wider array of emotions and expressions," available with the better spec'ed console.
Not all the games were from AAA franchises, however. "At Playstation we pride ourselves on supporting independent and smaller developers," Yoshida told the audience. "Often we are amazed at the capability of these smaller teams."
Amir Rao and Greg Kasavin from Super Giant Games led the indie presentation, showing off Transistor, a game that Ars featured in a story on indie games earlier this year. It'll be available in 2014, with a demo at Sony's booth at E3 this year. Other indie titles coming out on PS4 this year include Don't Starve, an open world survival game by Klei Entertainment; Octodad, which features a pants-wearing octopus pretending to be a human; Secret Ponchos, a spaghetti western shooter; Outlast, a first-person horror game with very narrow corridors; and Galak-Z: The Dimensional.
Japanese game director Tetsuya Nomura addressed the crowd from a pre-recorded video about the things Square Enix is working on. The following demo showed a rambling video of Final Fantasy XV, which is a rebranding of Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Games Editor Kyle Orland said the video "looks like Final Fantasy if it was directed by Michael Bay, and that makes me sad." Sony also announced the third version of Kingdom Hearts, which drew applause. Kingdom Hearts III will be available on the PS4, but won't be exclusive, while Final Fantasy XV will be exclusive to the PS3 and PS4.
Want more pirate games? Yarrrr! Ubisoft has you covered with Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. Unfortunately the video froze several times during play, which set off some nervous comments from our editor-on-the-ground and the commenters in our liveblog stream. Ubisoft also demoed Watch Dogs, showing a bit more gameplay than we'd seen at the earlier Ubisoft press announce. When that game launches, PS4 users will get an additional hour of exclusive gameplay and a new skin for the lead character, Aiden Pearce.
Sony also announced a partnership with Bethesda Softworks, resulting in an exclusive beta available for The Elder Scrolls Online on the PS4. The game video showed lots of ornate gothic architecture and some impressive-looking monsters.
The one we were waiting for
Sony waited until the end of the conference to show off Destiny, a partnership between Bungie and Activision, which Jack Tretton described as "best experienced on PlayStation." The game is an MMO that's been massively hyped and seemed strongly reminiscent of Borderlands in the demo. While there was some freezing when Sony demoed the game live onstage, the people demoing the game chose flashy new guns to participate in a "Public Event" in which the three players join a bunch of other players with ease.
Destiny will be released in 2014 and Sony, Bungie, and Activision expect that the Destiny world will "evolve and grow throughout the years." Sony then went on to talk about its work with Gaikai to launch PlayStation's cloud gaming service to give gamers access to "one of the largest libraries in the world."


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The ABCs of E-Reading
People who buy e-readers tend to spend more time than ever with their nose in a book, preliminary research shows.
A study of 1,200 e-reader owners by Marketing and Research Resources Inc. found that 40 percent said they now read more than they did with print books. Of those surveyed, 58 percent said they read about the same as before while two percent said they read less than before. And 55 percent of the respondents in the May study, paid for by e-reader maker Sony Corp., thought they'd use the device to read even more books in the future. The study looked at owners of three devices: Amazon.com Inc.'s (AMZN) Kindle, Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) iPad and the Sony (SNE) Reader.
While e-readers are still a niche product just beginning to spread beyond early adopters, these new reading experiences are a big departure from the direction U.S. reading habits have been heading. A 2007 study by the National Endowment for the Arts caused a furor when it reported Americans are spending less time reading books. About half of all Americans ages 18 to 24 read no books for pleasure, it found.
Some 11 million Americans are expected to own at least one digital reading gadget by the end of September, estimates Forrester Research. U.S. e-book sales grew 183 percent in the first half of this year compared with the year-earlier period, according to the Association of American Publishers.


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By Kari Williamson
The WindFloat project is said to be the first offshore wind deployment worldwide which does not require the use of any heavy lift equipment offshore.
All final assembly, installation and pre-commissioning of the wind turbine occurred on land.
Furthermore, this could be the first offshore wind turbine in open Atlantic waters, and the first deployment of a semi-submersible structure supporting a multi-megawatt wind turbine, Principle Power says.
Following pre-commissioning of the system onshore at the Lisnave facility near Setubal, Portugal, the WindFloat offshore wind turbine solution was loaded-out using a dry-dock and towed 350 km offshore.
Over the next few weeks a rigorous commissioning, testing and startup procedure will be completed. This will include trial operations and a phased ramp-up in power production to full capacity.
"This is an historic moment that takes your breath away," says Alla Weinstein, CEO of Principle Power. "In a way we are making a similar leap towards new energy resources as the Oil & Gas industry did in the 1970's when it began using floating structures. Further, we have proven the capabilities of the Portuguese maritime industry to adapt and provide the necessary resources to successfully fabricate and deploy an offshore structure of this scale. We [Principle Power] look forward to future business and success in this and global offshore wind markets with our innovative WindFloat."
"The (deep) ocean is the next big energy frontier," adds António Vidigal, CEO of EDP Inovação. "Deep offshore wind technology, in particular the WindFloat, will allow us to harness stronger and more stable winds, and in the medium term deliver sustainable energy into our electrical system. Now is the time for extensive testing and validation, moving forward in the development of this promising technology. The WindFloat positions EDP on the leading edge of offshore wind exploration."
WindFloat is the result of continued hard work by all WindPlus JV partners including: EDP, Principle Power, A. Silva Matos (ASM), Vestas Wind Systems A/S, InovCapital, and Fundo de Apoio à Inovação (FAI). In addition over 60 other European vendors participated.
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Progress in environmental literacy is focus of national summit
Educators, scientists, and others pledge collaboration to address climate change
WASHINGTON - October 15, 2010 -
More than 200 educators, scientists and policy professionals from around the country came together this week to discuss global climate change and environmental literacy. The "Environmental Literacy for a Sustainable World" summit, held in the nation's capital October 14-15, brought together experts from many arenas—including academia, business, agriculture, government, the health industry and the media. The event, co-sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA) and the Ecological Society of America (ESA), aimed to generate ideas and collaboration and to lay out a specific plan for developing a green workforce and society.
Will Steger, the well known educator, polar explorer, photographer, writer and lecturer, and the National Geographic Society's first Explorer-in-Residence, recounted his personal experiences observing the effects of global climate change. Summit participants also heard from Will Allen, the professional-basketball-player-turned urban farmer who is on the 2010 Time magazine list of the world's most influential people. Allen spoke about the growing urban agricultural movement in a speech entitled "Growing Food and Community in the City."
"NEA believes that we all have a responsibility to the environment and must take steps to stop doing things that contribute to global climate change and its effects," NEA Secretary-Treasurer Becky Pringle said. "What was exciting about this summit is that we all came away committed to working together even more closely as we build an environment that is healthy and sustainable."
She pointed to the essential role educators can play in moving forward. "If we want children to learn that human beings have a responsibility to be good stewards of national resources, we have to teach them by example," said Pringle. "If we want young people to see the importance of conservation, we have to show them so that they can lead the way."
Meg Lowman, ESA's vice president for education and diversity, said environmental literacy is essential for creating a sustainable society."As we move into a technologically advanced future," she said, "our understanding of earth's systems and how humans play into those systems is increasingly vital—the more we know about earth processes, the better prepared we will be for environmental changes and future resource management."
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat's 2 1/2-hour journey begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley.
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The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat offers a unique hiking experience to Gillette Castle.
The historic 4-mile stretch of rail south of Essex Station to Old Saybrook is available for passenger travel aboard the Saybrook Special!
The caboose is owned by the non-profit Friends of the Valley Railroad, and was named in honor of Ralph H. Gibson.
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All Aboard the elegant Essex Clipper for a four-course meal served in beautifully restored 1920's Pullman diners, pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive.
All Aboard the elegant Essex Clipper for a four-course meal served in beautifully restored 1920′s Pullman diners, pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive.
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ANNAPOLIS — A Maryland delegate wants to update a law in order to legalize starting a car remotely.
Delegate Barbara Frush said during a Friday afternoon bill hearing that she recently learned that starting a car remotely is illegal because Maryland law prohibits drivers from leaving a car unattended unless the engine is shut off, the key is removed and the brake is set.
Her bill, which received no opposition in front of the House of Delegates Environmental Matters Committee, would exempt drivers who start their cars remotely.
Frush, a Democrat from Prince George's County, said her proposed change makes sense because cars with automatic starts cannot be put into gear without a key.


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Couple killed in Chelmsford blaze identified
Susan Astle, Paul Deslauriers died in fire at Woodcrest Condominiums
A Chelmsford couple killed during the weekend after a fast-moving fire broke out in their condominium complex has been identified.
Susan Astle, 67, and Paul Deslauriers, 77, died in the fire at the Woodcrest Condominiums at 181 Littleton Road that broke out just after 11 p.m. Saturday.
Fire Marshal Stephen Coan said said he believes the fire started in the couple's home. He said the couple's son, daughter-in-law and two children, all from Maine, were injured and taken to hospitals.
"Our understanding is that they just arrived yesterday and this would have been their first night in the home," Coan said.
One of the children, a 7-year-old boy, suffered serious burns.
At least four residents of the complex were rescued by firefighters from a third-floor balcony after being trapped by heavy smoke.
"The top floor right there -- there were a couple of people hunkered down as low as they go and I kept telling them, 'wait for the ladder, wait for the ladder,'" recalled Chelmsford Fire Chief Michael Curran.
University of Massachusetts Lowell music professor Paula Telesco was one of the residents who escaped the flames.
"I heard someone screaming so I thought, 'This is not a false alarm,'" Telesco said. "I opened the door -- this black smoke just came billowing in. I thought, 'Oh my god.' I shut the door, got my coat and ran out."
She said many of prized possessions were lost, including her computer and beloved Steinway Grand Piano.
"I've had it since I was 19. It's irreplaceable," she said. "My life's work of scholarly work is on my computer. You know, unless I can salvage the hard drive it's all gone."
The American Red Cross said it understood 25 to 30 residents were affected by the two-alarm fire.
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NORRISTOWN - Over the next several weeks and months dog owners who have previously purchased doglicenses will be receiving reminders to renew their licenses for 2013.
Pennsylvania State Law requires an annual dog license be obtained for all dogs threemonths or older. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Office of Dog Law Enforcementstrictly enforce all aspects of dog licensing, kennel operation and dog control facilities.
Ownersof unlicensed dogs can be charged with fines as high as $300.As the agent for dog licensing in Montgomery County, The Treasurer's Office provides avariety of ways for residents to obtain their licenses, the most popular of which is a website thatallows dog owners to apply, print and pay for their 2013 dog licenses online. The websiteprovides for payment by credit card or online check.
The Montgomery County Treasurer'sOffice will mail your dog tag out to you within three days of receiving your application andpayment via the internet. Visit http://treasurer.montcopa.org to link to www.PaDogLicense.comfor secure, online payment. The cost for an annual license is $6.45. If you choose to pay via theinternet, a small convenience fee of $2 per license by our agent is applicable.You may also mail your application with your check to the Montgomery CountyTreasurer's Office-Licensing, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-311. In addition, doglicenses can be obtained by visiting the County Treasurer's Office at One Montgomery Plaza atthe corner of Swede and Airy Streets in Norristown.
All proceeds from Dog Licenses help to fund the enforcement of Pennsylvania's Dog Law, Rabies Law, kennel inspections, dog control facilities, and investigations ofanimal cruelty incidents. The Office of Dog Law Enforcement is particularly proud of its efforts to clean up or shut down notorious puppy mills across the state.
Montgomery County Treasurer Jason Salus encourages all dog owners to obtain the proper licensing. 'We want to make sure that Montgomery County is a healthy place for our pets to call home. Getting your dog licensed will help us ensure that canines from Conshohocken to Cheltenham and puppies from Pottstown to Perkiomenville will have a safe environment to live and play.'
The Treasurer's website also links to www.PaLostDog.com which has been provided free of charge to the County by www.PaDogLicense.com for locating lost pets of any kind. You may upload a digital picture of your lost pet to the site for others to view.
Please note that lifetime licenses are only available through the Treasurer's Office. Please call the office at 610-278-3071 for details.


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Longtime CRAFT pal, Moxie, is profiled today on CNN Living.
At the heart of her life and art is a childlike sincerity. The 40-year-old former director of an aftercare program sees people as full of troubled stories but essentially worth connecting to.
I always love learning more about artists' backgrounds, creative process and motivation, and it's especially fun when the subject is a dear friend and respected colleague. Congrats, Moxie!
Also, stay tuned for Moxie's CRAFT Video next Friday as well as her upcoming appearance at Maker Faire Bay Area on May 21-22.


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LONDON -- The NFL returns to play its sixth International Series game in London on Sunday, with the St. Louis Rams and New England Patriots battling it out on the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium, and it's at about this time each year that fans back in the "home" of football start to wring their hands over whether or not teams should travel abroad to play in front of a non-American audience.
Having tracked the responses from U.S.-based fans year after year in comments on NFL.com and fan forums, the vitriol normally goes something like this:
"They've got their football, why do they need ours?"
"Over there they call it American Football, so why doesn't it stay in America?"
"People there don't understand the game, so why should the NFL give them one? It's a waste."
"They had NFL Europe and it failed, they don't deserve a second chance."
"They've got rugby, we've got football. Keep it that way."
Truth is, though, that football is followed just as passionately in the United Kingdom as it is in its homeland. While there aren't as many fans in the UK and around the rest of the globe, they are just as passionate and knowledgeable about the sport as fans that show up week after week to support their favorite teams across the United States.
Consider the sacrifices that fans overseas have to make to follow the game. On Sundays in the UK, the "early" NFL games kick off at 6 p.m., with "Sunday Night Football" at the ungodly hour of 1:30 a.m.
Tens of thousands of fans stay up to watch that game, and then do it all over again on Monday night, just to be able to follow their favorite sport. Many ensure that they can track their favorite NFL teams throughout the season by buying the NFL's excellent NFL Game Pass product, which allows them to live stream games on their laptops or tablets, but at $100 for the season, you certainly would need to be a fan to buy it.
Breer: What's wrong with the Pats?
Other fans will spend thousands to travel over once a year to see their favorite team in action in its home city, buying up as much merchandise as they can fit into their suitcases on the journey home so that they can own the authentic product of the NFL.
In terms of the depth of knowledge about the sport, fans overseas will consume as much information and content as they can about the NFL. Sit down with any British NFL fan, and they'll happily spend hours discussing the same things that fans in the U.S. would chat about.
How is Tony Romo still the Dallas Cowboys QB? How much longer will the New York Jets stick with Mark Sanchez? Who's going to win the NFC North? The same coherent, cogent conversations are taking place among NFL fans in the UK as back home in America. And what's more, those same conversations are going on in different languages around the world on a daily basis, too.
What's the point of all of this? As a British NFL fan transplanted to live and work in the U.S., I see the arguments against games being played overseas every time it's brought up by the NFL, and while many are logically thought out, the vast majority are of the knee-jerk type mentioned above.
The NFL has fans around the world, and they are growing in numbers each year -- in part due to the presence of NFL games in the UK. So instead of demanding that the NFL stop playing those games, fans in the U.S. should allow the NFL's global fan base its day in the sun (or drizzle) so that they can have a taste of what makes football the best sport in the world.


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Google Breaks Up Mapping, Commerce
Google is moving around executives and departments, highlighting momentum in mapping and consumer projects like Google Glass, George Stahl reports. Photo: Getty Images.
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Indian Star Abhishek Bachchan on a Victory for Gay Rights
Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan is cheering India's decision to strike down a ban on consensual gay sex, calling it "a wonderful step in the right direction."
India's Supreme Court last week reversed a colonial-era law that made gay sex punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a landmark victory for gay rights that one judge said would "pave the way for a better future."
Bachchan, at the Toronto Film Festival, agreed: "It shows the kind of progression that is happening in India, especially from the mindset of the youth," he said Tuesday.
While Bachchan said some Indian films have dealt with the issue of homosexuality, Indian cinema is generally not political.
"Indian cinema, by and large, is very escapist by nature. You go in to a film, you want a laugh and a cry. You want to fall in love. You want to hate. You want to see some action," he said. "I think the function of Indian cinema is to come in forget your worries for three hours."
Bachchan's latest film, "Manmarziyaan," or "Husband Material," is a quirky love triangle also starring Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal. It's directed by Anurag Kashyap.
"I think it's a wonderful bridge between quintessential Indian cinema with its usual tropes, and a cinema that is also coming out of India, which is more accessible and understandable," he said. "I liked the fact that it's a marriage of two worlds - Anurag's more contemporary world with a very Indian backbone to the story."
Bachchan is happy that Indian cinema continues to grow outside the country and has made Indian characters more accessible. But sometimes the characters become negative stereotypes. One example, is Apu, the convenience store owner on Fox television series, "The Simpsons." The character has come under fire as racist and stereotypical.
Bachchan, who attended college in America and who has long watched "The Simpsons," thinks the backlash may be going too far.
"I don't make too much of a deal of it. I think somewhere we're getting a bit too highly sensitive about everything," he said. "Let's not do something outwardly to offend a particular community. But look - it's 'The Simpsons,' OK? It's not life changing. You have to learn to laugh at yourself a bit."
Bachchan, the son of Indian actors who is married to actress Aishwarya Rai, has been called the Brad Pitt of India, something he finds "embarrassing."
"He's a wonderful actor, somebody, you know, we've all grown up admiring," Bachchan said before laughing. "Sorry, Mr. Pitt."
"Manmarziyaan" opens Sept. 14 in theaters in the U.S., India, and Australia.
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Music and Dancing
Get answers to questions about the standards of the Church. Choose a topic above to see more.
Why does it matter what type of music I listen to?
"Music can enrich your life. It can edify and inspire you and help you draw closer to Heavenly Father. Music has a profound effect on your mind, spirit, and behavior" (For the Strength of Youth, 22).Close
What are good guidelines for dancing?
"Dancing can be fun and can provide an opportunity to meet new people. However, it too can be misused. When dancing, avoid full body contact with your partner. Do not use positions or moves that are suggestive of sexual or violent behavior or are otherwise inappropriate.
"Attend only those dances where dress, grooming, lighting, lyrics, music, and entertainment contribute to a wholesome atmosphere where the Spirit may be present" (For the Strength of Youth, 23).Close
What kind of music should I avoid?
"Choose carefully the music you listen to. Pay attention to how you feel when you are listening. Some music can carry evil and destructive messages. Do not listen to music that encourages immorality or glorifies violence through its lyrics, beat, or intensity. Do not listen to music that uses vulgar or offensive language or promotes evil practices. Such music can dull your spiritual sensitivity" (For the Strength of Youth, 22).Close


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Latest Cholesterol News
THURSDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- For overweight people with diabetes, intensive exercise and dieting not only aids weight loss, it can also help train their fat cells to produce a hormone believed to boost production of "good" cholesterol, according to a new study.
And this so-called "good" cholesterol, or HDL cholesterol, has been linked to positive effects for cardiovascular health.
The new study, from researchers at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, included data on overweight and obese people with type 2 diabetes who were taking part in a multicenter clinical trial examining how increased physical activity and reduced calorie intake affected their risk for cardiovascular disease.
The participants were randomly assigned to either an intensive diet and exercise program (the "lifestyle intervention" group) or a program that offered only diabetes support and education and no lifestyle changes (the "control" group).
After one year, the lifestyle intervention group had achieved significant improvements in a measure of total fat called "adiposity," fitness, blood sugar levels and fat levels, the investigators found.
In addition, while levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol did not change, levels of the fat hormone adiponectin and HDL cholesterol did increase: Total adiponectin produced by fat cells increased about 12 percent and HDL cholesterol increased nearly 10 percent in the people who made lifestyle changes, compared to those in the control group, the research showed.
It's well established that adiponectin plays a role in fat burning and sugar storage. This study suggests that the hormone also encourages the liver to produce HDL cholesterol, the study authors pointed out in a hospital news release.
"What we're learning is that even overweight people who are physically active and eating a healthy diet are getting benefits from the lifestyle change," principal investigator Dr. Christie Ballantyne, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, part of the Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, said in the news release.
"When you exercise and diet, you're improving the function of your adipose tissue, your heart and vascular systems, and even muscle performance. You're getting a lot of benefits that you may not see by just looking at the weight on a scale," he added.
The study was released online in advance of publication in an upcoming print issue of the Journal of Lipid Research.
-- Robert Preidt
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So Carleas,
Are you and the servers up to speed so the addition of a chatbox can become an option...and soon? So many selfies and no place to go.
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iambiguous wrote:Chatbox? I don't know. Isn't ILP already becoming just one more social media outlet?
Maybe what we need is less chat and more discussion.
Unless of course I'm wrong.
Peter Kropotkin wrote:As an old person, I have no idea what Chatbox is....
anybody care to explain? and how does it relate to ILP?
This is a very low priority.
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http://mmajunkie.com The full fight card for April's heavily anticipated UFC 129 event is set with the addition of a Jason Brilz (18-3-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (25-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC) bout.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) first reported the fight this past week, and UFC executives since have made it official.
The bout retains its spot on the night's pay-per-view main card.
Brilz initially was slated to fight Phil Davis, who was pulled from the bout and booked as a replacement for Tito Ortiz in a UFC Fight Night 24 headliner with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
UFC 129 takes place April 29 at Toronto's Rogers Centre and has already broken box-office records for a North American MMA event with 55,000 tickets sold and a live-gate tally of approximately $11 million.
As MMAjunkie.com recently reported, Spike TV airs a "UFC Prelims" special in conjunction with the show.
Brilz was expected to meet Matyushenko this past November at UFC 122 before a back injury forced him to pull out of the overseas show.
In his most recent octagon appearance, Brilz stepped up on short notice against Nogueira at UFC 114. The full-time firefighter and part-time wrestling coach made the most of the opportunity and dominated the former PRIDE star on the mat during the 15-minute encounter. Although he tired later in the fight, Brilz appeared to have done enough to eek out a decision victory. Nogueira, though, won the bout on two of the three judges' scorecards, which resulted in many boos. Despite the loss, the Midwesterner is 13-2-1 over his past 16 fights going back to 2002.
Matyushenko, meanwhile, is in his second stint in the UFC, and it's been a productive one. His only loss in the four fights came to upcoming title challenger Jon Jones. The Belarusian recently rebounded from that defeat with an impressive first-round TKO of Alexandre Ferreira at UFC 122. It was Matyushenko's fourth win in his past five fights and moved him to 14-2 since 2005.
The official UFC 129 card now includes:
- Champ Georges St-Pierre vs. Jake Shields (for welterweight title)
- Champ Jose Aldo vs. Mark Hominick (for featherweight title)
- Jason Brilz vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
- Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida
- Mark Bocek vs. Ben Henderson
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- Jason MacDonald vs. Ryan Jensen
- John Makdessi vs. Kyle Watson
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Published papers involving CRIRES
Science verification
Selected science results
CRIRES can be used for a variety of science. A handful of science cases with published work are outlined below.
Exoplanet atmospheres
Snellen et al. (2010) found indications of CO in emission from the exoplanet orbiting HD 209458. The measurement is very difficult.
Exoplanet radial velocities
Bean et al (2010) used a visitor gas cell and Figuera et al (2010) telluric lines to obtain radial velocity accuracies of <10 m/s of stars with exoplenets. Both papers postulate that some RV variations seen in the optical are caused by starspots and not planets.
Methane and CO on Triton
CRIRES undertook one of the first observations since Voyager in 1989 and obtained the first detection of CO in the atmosphere of Triton. Seasonal variability was discovered. See Lellouch et al. (2010).
Spectro-astrometry of protoplanetary discs
Pontoppidan et al. (2008) used spectro-astrometry of CO at 4.7 microns to obtain the position angle of the inner disc of protoplanetary discs with a spatial resolution of less than 1 Astronomical Unit.
Stellar abundances
Johnsson et al. (2011) used the near-infrared line of Sulphur to study stellar abundances in the halo.
Bean J., Seifart A., Hartman H., Nilsson H., Reiners A., Dreizler S., Henry T., Weidemann G., 2010, ApJ, 711, 19
Figueira P., Pepe F., Melo C., Santos N.C., Lovis C., Mayor M., Queloz D., Smette A., Udry A., 2010, A&A, 511, 55
Jonsson H., Ryde N., Nissen P.E., Collet R., Eriksson K., Asplund M., Gustafsson B., 2011, A&A, 530, 144
Lellouch E., de Bergh C., Sicardy B., Ferron S., Kaufl H., 2010, A&A, 512, 8
Pontoppidan K.M., Blake G.A., van Dishoeck E.F., Smette A., Ireland M.J., Brown J., 2008, ApJ, 684, 1323
Snellen I.A.G., de Kok R.J., de Mooij E.J.W., Albrecht S., 2010, Nature, 465, 1049


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Ron Millonario Solera 15 Reserva Especial
Review: Ron Millonario Solera 15 Reserva Especial 92.5/100
a review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf)
Published on December 14, 2012
Fabio Rossi began his life in the spirits trade as a Oenologist (one who has studied winemaking). After his studies, Mr. Rossi left the wine business and started up a whisky company in Edinburgh (Wilson and Morgan) acting as an independent bottler of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. His interest turned to rum and in 1999, Fabio Rossi founded Rum Nation and a few years later Ron Millonario. The parent company of each brand (Rossi and Rossi S.R.I.) is headquartered in Italy. Although the parent company of the Ron Millonario brand is Italian, the rums of Ron Millonario are produced in Northern Peru.
When I contacted Mr. Rossi about the Millonario rums, he was very accommodating about providing me with information about their production as well as photographs of the old Scottish column stills which are used by the distillery to distill the Millonario rum from sugar cane molasses (utilizing a slow distillation process). The distillery uses its own specially selected yeasts in the fermentation process, and utilizes their own coopers to construct the aging barrels from American and Slavonian oak.
The subject of this review, Ron Millonario Solera 15 Reserva Especial, is produced from a 4 stage Solera process with the final stage bringing the oldest rum in the blend to 15 years. (Based upon the information sent to me by the brand owner, the youngest rum in the blend would 8 years.) The rum is bottled in Peru at 40 % alcohol by volume.
In the Bottle: 4/5
I was given a bottle of the Ron Millonario Solera 15 Reserva Especial Rum for the purpose of a review upon my website. That bottle is contained in a hand-woven grass bag as shown to the left. Opening my bottle proved to be a bit of an annoying adventure as the hand-woven bag did not seem want to release its contents. It turns out that the top 'cap' of the bag is held on with a dab of glue which was quite stubbornly holding its grip.
Initially I liked the grass covering over the bottle; but to be honest, it lost its appeal quickly. The grass handle sort of hangs there limp spoiling the look on my shelf and the label quickly separated from the woven grass covering leaving it looking rather plain. I say kudos for something unique; but I guess I would have preferred a different arrangement, and I would have preferred if the bottle under the grass covering was not sealed with a metallic screw cap.
In the Glass 9/10
Getting past the bottle presentation, when I poured my rum into my glass it displayed a rich dark caramel colour, and the immediate nose was full of spiced oak, dark caramel, molasses, licorice, allspice, and cloves. When I tilted and swirled the glass I was greeted by moderately thick droopy legs which moved rather slowly back into the glass. As the glass breathes baking spices build with scents of vanilla, dark brown sugar, orange peel, cinnamon, cola, and dry fruit (prunes, dates and raisin).
In many ways this rum is very similar to the more premium Ron Millonario XO Reserva Especial Rum. However, the Solera 15 Reserva seems portray more oak and orange peel rising from the glass and perhaps a bit of brash character which its older sibling does not possess. I found the nose very appealing.
In the Mouth 56.5/60
The character of this rum did not disappoint me as I began to sip. This is a full flavoured rum which features impressions of burnt caramel (treacle), licorice laced molasses, dry fruit, wood spice, marmalade, pungent baking spices (cinnamon, cloves and allspice), dribbles of coffee and chocolate and rich tobacco. A bed of freshly cracked walnuts lies underneath providing a ribbon of bitterness which seems work well with the sweet molasses and the spicy oak flavours.
The oak spice and that licorice laced molasses seem to give the rum a full flavoured 'rough around the edges' quality which I find very interesting.
In the Throat 13.5/15
If there is a small flaw in the Solera 15 Rum, it arrives at the exit which brings about a moderately bitter mixture of burnt caramel, allspice, cloves, licorice, tea leaves and cocoa. My palate is left puckered by the spices, and the moderately bitter aftertaste seems to leave mouth and throat dry. Despite the light bitterness of the finish, it must be a good thing, because I am drawn to take another sip…. and another.
The Afterburn 9.5/10
The Ron Millonario Solera 15 Reserva Especial is a wonderful Rum. It is rich, full of strong flavours and carries just a bit of rough and tumble character forward with impressions of dark treacle, licorice laced molasses, and a firm oakiness set firmly into the rum. I find the combination very appealing which is reflected in my high score.
If you are interested in comparing more scores, here is a link to my other published Rum Reviews.
My Final Score is out of 100 and you may (loosely) interpret the score as follows:
0-25 A spirit with a rating this low would actually kill you.
26-49 Depending upon your fortitude you might actually survive this.
50 -59 You are safe to drink this…but you shouldn't.
60-69 Substandard swill which you may offer to people you do not want to see again.
70-74 Now we have a fair mixing rum or whisky. Accept this but make sure it is mixed into a cocktail.
75-79 You may begin to serve this to friends, again probably still cocktail territory.
80-84 We begin to enjoy this spirit neat or on the rocks. (I will still primarily mix cocktails)
85-89 Excellent for sipping or for mixing!
90-94 Definitely a primary sipping spirit, in fact you may want to hoard this for yourself.
95-97.5 The Cream of the Crop
98+ I haven't met this bottle yet…but I want to.
Very loosely we may put my scores into terms that you may be familiar with on a Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal scale as follows:
70 – 79.5 Bronze Medal (Recommended only as a mixer)
80 – 89.5 Silver Medal (Recommended for sipping and or a high quality mixer)
90 – 95 Gold Medal (Highly recommended for sipping and for sublime cocktails.)
95.5+ Platinum Award (Highest Recommendation)
2 Responses to "Ron Millonario Solera 15 Reserva Especial"
February 23, 2013 at 9:30 pm
hi chip..so in tuscon ariz there is a store called the rumrunner…lots of whiskies and tequila but very disappointing selection of rums…but..on the way out,at the cash desk they have ron millonario 15 at 75% off!! 10$ per bottle,case at 10% more off..9$ + tax!!!!..they will not ship out of their state so only 6 bottles taken.if anybody lives there run over…russ
December 14, 2012 at 9:20 am
This is a delicious rum. I got married in September and treated myself to the XO, which was also awesome.


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Asthma Awareness Month tips to help provide a cleaner, healthier indoor environment
VANCOUVER, WA — As the most common chronic disease, asthma affects more than 35 million people, including 6 million children. Each year, the prevalent disease causes more than 2 million emergency room visits and 500,000 hospitalizations. To help minimize asthma complications, the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), today announced its top cleaning tips to help minimize asthma triggers for Asthma Awareness Month this May.
"It is often misunderstood that a primary triggers of asthma is found in dust mite droppings—something that can be significantly reduced through cleaning practices," said Scott Armour, an environmental health science specialist. "Dust mites survive on skin cells. The skin cells are shed by the people in the house and simply land everywhere – in the carpet, on shelves, everywhere you see dust. It's really amazing how many times we find lots of skin cells on samples when we test the indoor air quality of homes and offices. The skin, and the mites, are everywhere," added Armour. "Dust mites and other allergens can be controlled and significantly reduced with proper cleaning using the right methods and equipment. An effective cleaning program can drastically improve conditions for asthma sufferers."
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LONDON (CNN) -- Mahdi Hashi came to Britain with his family as a six-year-old, fleeing the civil war in Somalia.
He grew up in London. But his family says that when he turned 16, Britain's MI5 secret service asked Hashi to become a spy -- willingly or not.
"They always used to tell him, 'you either work for us or you are guilty of being a terrorist,'" his father, Mohamad Hashi, told CNN.
Mahdi Hashi filed an official complaint and his local lawmaker met with MI5 representatives. But, his family says, the pressure persisted.
His father, returning from a pilgrimage to the Haj, was stopped at the airport by two people he claims identified themselves as working for MI5.
"I told them, listen, I'm on your side. As a father, I don't want my son to be in danger. And I don't want him to harm anyone. Put on the table what kind of proof you have against my son. Let's cooperate and work together as a parent," he said.
"But they never had anything -- which is what makes me believe that they had another agenda. Which is the one he always mentioned. That they want him to be an informant and work for them."
This pressure was the reason for his son's return to Somalia, Mohamad Hashi said. "He never had peace here. He was being harassed all the time."
Mahdi Hashi traveled to Egypt and Syria as a teenager. Then, in 2010, his family says, Hashi returned to Mogadishu.
He got married, had a child and then, in December 2011, he disappeared.
Stripped of citizenship
In July last year, his family received a letter from Britain's Home Office stating that Hashi had been stripped of his citizenship for the "public good."
"The reason for this decision is that the Security Service assess that you have been involved in Islamist extremism and present a risk to the national security of the United Kingdom due to your extremist activities," the letter says.
Then, on December 21, 2012 -- almost a year after he disappeared -- Hashi turned up in a U.S. criminal court in Brooklyn, New York, charged with "material support" of a terror organization, Al-Shabaab, and allegedly training to be a suicide bomber. Two other men were charged with him.
"As alleged, these defendants are not aspiring terrorists, they are terrorists. They did more than receive terrorist training: they put that training to practice in terrorist operations with Al-Shabaab. Their capture and prosecution are important steps in the continuing campaign against terrorism," said George Venizelos, the assistant director in charge of the FBI's field office in New York, in a statement announcing the charges in December.
Hashi denies all the charges, according to his American lawyer, Harry Batchelder.
A statement from the FBI says Hashi was arrested in "Africa" by local police in August last year and then handed to the FBI.
According to his lawyers, Hashi says he was detained in Djibouti in June. He saw cellmates beaten and tortured with electric shocks there, Hashi says.
He claims he was given a choice in Djibouti: Sign a confession or be tortured.
Eventually he was turned over to U.S. authorities, who flew him to the United States, Batchelder said. The lawyer cites the FBI as saying he arrived in late November.
Hashi's British citizenship was stripped from him just a short time before he was put on a plane to the United States, Batchelder said.
That move is being challenged before a special board of immigration appeal, he said. "But as of now, the British government has offered no assistance to this matter whatsoever."
'New and improved rendition'
Hashi's father doesn't understand how his son has ended up in a Brooklyn criminal court.
"He has never been to the United States even for a holiday. He has never threatened the United States. We don't know why he was taken all the way there," he said.
From his parents' point of view, he was kidnapped and taken to the United States.
Batchelder said Hashi's case is an example of a disturbing new trend he has heard called "new and improved rendition."
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Because he is no longer considered a British citizen, Hashi has received no help from the British government. His mother told CNN it has changed the way she thinks of her adopted homeland.
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Mahdi Hashi is now fighting to regain his British citizenship while in a New York detention center. But exactly how he disappeared off the streets of Mogadishu and reappeared in a Brooklyn courtroom remains a mystery.
CNN's Iona Serrapica and Laura Perez Maestro contributed to this report.


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FACETIME- Cud stud: Daly courts danger in bull riding
"Well, a rodeo ain't no ordinary life/ But a cowboy ain't no ordinary man," croons Tracy Byrd. But what may seem a far cry from city sophistication is just an "ordinary" life for one Charlottesville cowboy.
Johnny Daly knows first-hand the thrills and perils of straddling an angry 2,000-pound bull.
"I always wanted to try it, so I went down to North Carolina to the Sankey Rodeo clinic when I was 36," Daly says. There he rode five bulls over a three-day period. "After that, you either can't wait to do it again, or you're just happy that you lived through it," he laughs.
Now 38, Daly arranges his schedule around participating in bull-riding competitions as far away as Massachusetts and Oklahoma.
"I'm one of the old guys out here," says Daly, who gives himself a couple more years to hone his skill in the e and reach his goal of winning titles in the Professional Bull Riders league.
"His passion for it is unbelievable," says friend Eddie Smith, a member of UVA's baseball coaching staff. "It's what he lives for. He wants to get to the point where it's his only job."
Daly, who currently works as a recruiter for a temp agency in Northern Virginia, says the art of bull riding requires both physical balance and the ability to detach mentally from the reality of riding a writhing and kicking male Bos taurus.
"You just have to go through it enough times to where your subconscious is okay with it," he says. "It takes a while to get there– a couple of years and some beatings."
Daly's seen his share of beatings. His biggest came in March 2007 at the Hampton Coliseum, where his jaw was smashed.
"I think he stomped on me a few times after that," Daly says. "It wasn't that painful, but the bad thing was not being able to eat for seven weeks. I lost 25 pounds, and eating out of a straw got old fast."
Despite the carnage, Daly, who grew up in a horse-breeding household in Southern California, and later Charlottesville, believes his passion is deep-seated.
"After I broke my jaw, my family was kind of hoping I wouldn't do it anymore," he says, "but you can't give up because you get hurt."
As Tracy Byrd sings, it is more than an ordinary life. But then again, Daly's dedication is more than just a passing whim.
"When it's in your heart, you just have to do it," he says . "If you stop, it'll just kill you."