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We are grateful to have had the pleasure of sharing these past weeks with Mark DeCelles, Ph.D., a seminarian preparing for priestly ministry to, for and with the People of God of the Diocese of Scranton.
Blessed Charles de Foucauld said, "As soon as I believed that there was a God, I understood that I could do nothing other than to live for him."
The process of discernment, study and spiritual formation, responding to God's invitation to priestly ministry, is filled with joys and challenges. Mark, in his openness to sharing his many talents as well as receiving the faith and example of the good people of Blessed Sacrament and Holy Cross Parishes, has given witness to his desire to "live for God."
We ask Almighty God to bless and to deepen that desire as Mark moves forward in prayer and preparation. We pray this prayer for vocations for Mark and all those discerning a call to priestly ministry.
God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. We ask that You inspire young people whom you call to priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will.
Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
It's hard to believe that August is already upon us. A new school year is right around the corner, with new joys and new possibilities, new things to learn, people to meet, places to be.
For me, it is a bittersweet time, since August 5 marks the last day of my summer assignment here at Holy Cross and Blessed Sacrament. I am so very grateful to have had the privilege of accompanying this community during the past eight weeks, to pray with you, mourn with you, celebrate with you, learn with you. I have been edified by your faith and lifted up by your kindness and love.
What a wonderful gift, to have been able to minister to you alongside Monsignor Delaney. Many thanks to Monsignor for putting me up and putting up with me; to him and Deacon John for mentoring me and challenging me to grow in pastoral ministry; to all the parish staff for your help, support and encouragement; to the altar servers and liturgical ministers who showed me the ropes; to all those who participated in Vacation Bible School, adoration and benediction, and our adult bible study in Kelley Hall; and to all the parishioners of Blessed Sacrament and Holy Cross for your generosity, hospitality, kind words, and prayers.
You will always have a special place in my heart. As I return to seminary later this month, I humbly request your continued prayers for me, as I will be praying for you. God bless you all.

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England be warned - Ghana are looking to make history at Wembley
By Jon Fadugba
âÂÂItâÂÂs going to be a massive moment in my career,â said Gareth Barry after it was announced that he will captain England against Ghana tonight.
The statement applies not only to Barry. It is also a massive moment for the entire West African nation, as Ghana prepare to face England for the first time ever at senior level.
On an historic occasion, Ghana will play their first match under the bright lights of Wembley. With it, the Black Stars will aim to become the first African nation to beat England, who remain unbeaten in sixteen games against African opposition ahead of their clash with the team ranked 16th in the world.
In terms of whetting the publicâÂÂs appetite for what should be an intriguing game, Fabio CapelloâÂÂs decision to release five players who would otherwise be considered important team members is not ideal. Conveniently, only after all tickets were sold was it announced that John Terry, Wayne Rooney, Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard and Michael Dawson would be omitted from the fixture.
But if anyone in the FAâÂÂs marketing department was concerned that would dampen enthusiasm for the game they neednâÂÂt have worried. 20,000 plus fans will cheer Ghana on regardless â the largest away following of any nation since the new Wembley opened.
"A lot of Ghanaians have travelled from America, Canada, from around the world,â said Ghana football great Stephen Appiah. âÂÂIt's a dream come true. It's huge.âÂÂ
The decision to rest Terry, Rooney and co. has if anything only heightened GhanaâÂÂs desire to triumph. "It's like they are underrating the game," stated Appiah. While it would be overstating it to suggest that the England game is considered more important than GhanaâÂÂs 3-0 African Cup of Nations qualifying win in Congo last weekend, when you consider for example that over 100 Ghanaian journalists applied for accreditation at Wembley, as opposed to less than 10 for the game in Brazzaville, one begins to get an idea as to where the perceived glamour lies.
This is partly down to old colonial associations that would require an entirely new column to discuss. But to put it simply, Ghana loves English football. The Premier League is the most watched league. Two Ghanaian Premier League clubs take their names from English teams â Berekum Arsenal and Berekum Chelsea, who currently top the table. From Accra to Sekondi, every week supporters tune in - and not just to see how the Ghanaian contingent is faring â five of whom are in the squad for Wembley.
There is therefore a huge desire amongst Ghanaians to see their Black Stars beat England.
Turning to matters on the pitch, it seems a curious quirk that England would rest so many stars against a team that, at face value, should be considered high profile. Lest we forget, these are World Cup quarter-finalists weâÂÂre talking about. One wonders if England v Argentina or England v Brazil would have elicited such an approach from Capello.
Ghana go into the game high on confidence. Despite the departure of Milovan Rajevac, the Serbian coach who pioneered them to within a whisker of a World Cup semi final, this is a youthful and vibrant Ghana side â a team very much on the up as their rise in the world rankings suggests.
Since defeat to Uruguay at Soccer City, Ghana have played six, won three, drawn two and lost one. The tactics are slightly different under new coach Goran Stevanovic â again a Serb. Greater emphasis is placed on attack than under Rajevac, whose tactical scrutiny and meticulous attention to detail produced a side that gave very little away defensively.
Stevanovic is fortunate however. The greatest strings in his bow have had little to do with his own coaching influence. Ghana are growing organically. Experiences both pleasurable and painful have created close bonds within the camp and a real sense of harmony reigns.
âÂÂThe atmosphere in our camp is amazing,â said SunderlandâÂÂs John Mensah. âÂÂWe all sing together, African music, songs from our childhood in Ghana. âÂÂWe fought hard and worked hard as a team [at the World Cup], we played like brothers.âÂÂ
Seven players in the squad to face England were also in GhanaâÂÂs Under-20 World Cup winning squad of 2009 (contrastingly, not one of the England U-20s from that tournament is involved here). The current Black Stars are enthusiastic and spirited, wide-eyed and optimistic. âÂÂEverybody is expecting something positive,â said Asamoah Gyan, a major personality himself.
Another aspect totally out of StevanovicâÂÂs control but that benefits him directly is GhanaâÂÂs blossoming strike partnership of Prince Tagoe and Dominic Adiyiah. They currently play together at Partizan Belgrade and have contributed three goals in GhanaâÂÂs last two games.
Ghana have plenty to offer in midfield with the tenacity and craft of Anthony Annan, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (keep an eye on this highly promising youngster), playmaker Kwadwo Asamoah, Sulley Muntari and Andre Ayew. Any combination of this quintet would cause England problems.
It is at the back however where the Black Stars may struggle â particularly in wide areas. For this reason Matt Jarvisâ England debut could come at just the right time, while Ashley Young â fresh from twisting the blood of a Welshman or two â will be a threat. In the meantime John Mensah wonâÂÂt have too many fond memories of Andy Carroll while David Addy â if selected as he was against Congo â is still learning.
England have won 11 of 16 games against African opposition, but the game against Ghana is a real test for CapelloâÂÂs side, especially if he experiments. A strong away support, huge incentive for victory and the feeling that England are âÂÂdisrespectingâ their opponents, combined with what is an energetic, intelligent, skilful and charismatic side mean England must avoid getting complacent.
After all, the last time England played a Ghana side involving Adiyiah, Agyemang-Badu and Ayew was at the Under-20 World Cup in 2009. Ghana won 4-0.
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"Sunshine" Sonny Martin
As a kid growing up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, I listened to the radio like everybody else with no idea of what my future would hold. After graduating from Pine Bluff High School I headed to ASU Jonesboro. Writing was my skill so Journalism was the direction…or so I thought. When I got to ASU, I changed my Major from Newspaper Journalism to Radio Journalism on the advice of my cousin and that Door was opened.
Upon leaving ASU and returning to Pine Bluff, I worked weekends at different stations and had a "real" job during the week. After a couple years I decided to try full time radio at KADL and I was hooked. One Sunday morning in the basement of the Pines Hotel while I did my usual Sunday morning show, Tommy Riggs (Rock Robbins on KAAY in Little Rock) stopped by. He had been listening and thought I might be right for a slot on KAAY! WOW! THE Rock Robbins! KAAY!! He asked me to send an air check to George J. Jennings, the program director. And the rest is My Life.
I enjoyed 11 years at KAAY from 1966 to 1977. Most of those years were doing Mornings with George as my newsman and Texas adversary. I had lots of fun doing events like the Skunk Races, the Cow Chip Throwing Championship, the Downtown Beat Texas Pep Rally, and Toys for Tots on Toy Hill and everything that came into Barton Coliseum. KAAY – AM (the Mighty 1090) had 50,000 watts of power and a coverage area that included 28 states and 8 foreign countries and all of Arkansas. While being the music director for 8 years, I had the opportunity to introduce lots of Hit Songs to listeners in Arkansas. In the late 70's, AM Radio began to take a back seat to FM and things began to change. George left KAAY and moved to KXXA across town and I followed shortly after. He got the opportunity to go home to Texas and WOAI and I stayed in Arkansas. When KXXA was taken over by new owners they asked me to do the Morning Drive on their new Country FM station. KSSN 96 was born.
KSSN brought more history in Arkansas Radio and more morning Sonshine for me. Chili Cook-offs were a big thing and the KSSN Chicken Lips Chili Team was in the big middle of it. We were part of many more events with a Country flavor until 1984. This is when my wife, Terri, aka Sweet Pea (the love of my life) and I moved to her parents Resort outside of Heber Springs, Arkansas on the Banks of the Little Red River. Lindsey's Resort became our family home and the Pot O' Gold Restaurant began. After a few years God blessed us with our son Lindsey Coles to make it 3 Peas in our Pod. During the years we have lived here I have kept my voice on the air at KAWW in Heber, Cool 95 in Little Rock and KWCK 99.9 in Searcy. Dan Caldwell, one of the owners of KWCK and I became friends and he needed a Morning Man. Thanks to the Lord and Sweet Pea I had a terrific time with the Buzzard Buffet, Birthdays and Anniversaries, School Lunch Menus, Arkansas weather and getting folks out of bed and on their way each day.
Now I thank my Lord again that my good friend Terry Murphy and the COOL 104.7 crew and I will have the opportunity to reach even more of the gang that grew up with me. We will Rock It with Classic Hits and all the memories of the 60's and 70's. I hope you tell all your friends about where the "Sonshine" is now! With great contests, COOL Bumper Stickers and T-shirts and maybe a Cow Chip or two, all to bring your day some "Sonshine" with Sonny Martin!
Remember "I'm a Believer" and I'm gonna "Get Ready" to "Drift Away" while "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay"!
Be COOL and Bucky Up!


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Pak-Turk joint defence production
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ANKARA: Pakistani Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar, who is leading a defence delegation to Turkey, visited Turkish defence organizations including Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and ASELSAN in Ankara. Possibilities of local production, co-production, and transfer of technology for defence related products according to needs of the two countries were discussed during the visit.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of TAI, Lt. Gen (Retd) M. Yalchinkaya briefed the visiting delegation about the main areas of activities of the organization. Progress on existing defence related projects between Turkey and Pakistan was reviewed. The delegation also visited the facilities of aircraft manufacturing, overhauling, and were shown unmanned aerial (UAV) vehicle indigenously developed by TAI.
The delegation also visited ASELSAN, another defence production company, working under public private partnership. They were particularly briefed about the academic-industry linkage arrangement that is giving a big boost to R&D for the Turk defence production sector.
Ch. Ahmed Mukhtar also desired for a strong academia-industry linkage. He said innovation and best research is possible when industry is linked with the academic institutions. Read more of this post


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Happy 4th of July! I hope that everyone has a fun and wonderful weekend!
Here are the festive 4th of July ideas we had this year! We had some fun with homemade treats and I even brought 4th of July to my Etsy shop!
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Sightings is sponsored by the Martin Marty Center for the Public Understanding of Religion at the University of Chicago Divinity School. Sign up to get Sightings in your inbox twice per week (on Mondays and Thursdays). You can also follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
Tomorrow, Viking will publish Steven Pinker's Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress, from which The Wall Street Journal ran an adapted excerpt on Saturday. To counter the profound gloom which is both fashionable and understandable these years, Pinker presents graphs and data which deserve to be reckoned with by fair-minded people. His conclusion is provocative, as anything by Pinker is likely to be. An excerpt from the WSJ excerpt:
Are the ideals of the Enlightenment too tepid to engage our animal spirits? Is the conquest of disease, famine, poverty, violence and ignorance … boring? Do people need to believe in magic, a father in the sky, a strong chief to protect the tribe, myths of heroic ancestors?
I don't think so. Secular liberal democracies are the happiest and healthiest places on earth, and the favorite destinations of people who vote with their feet. And once you appreciate that the Enlightenment project of applying knowledge and sympathy to enhance human flourishing can succeed, it's hard to imagine anything more heroic and glorious.
Pinker observes, quite accurately, that today "the left and the right concur on one thing: The world is getting worse." He wouldn't be Steven Pinker if he did not throw in a line about how those on both sides look back to a time when, among other things, "people found meaning in religion, family, community and nature." Again, he is not inaccurate in that observation. But what about those of us who are grateful for the gifts of the Enlightenment and also for what he dismissively characterizes as belief in "magic, a father in the sky?" Where do we go from here?
Many of us who "sight" and cite the Enlightenment, as well as not "magic," but faith, owe much to Pinker and those other Enlightened ones who, for the past two or three centuries, have merited our awe and gratitude for "applying knowledge and sympathy to enhance human flourishing." And we give much thought to how we might relate simultaneously to both of these traditions.
Now let me go to, or over, the Sightings ethics line, which discourages advertisements for one's causes, blurbs about his or her personal life, et cetera. I hope one can afford to be "edgy" on this front at least once every ninety years, so here goes:
This column is my way of saying thanks to the editors, publishers, fellows, alumni, and supporters of all stripes who in this column, and at a festive occasion last week, have helped me celebrate, in a very generous way, the twentieth anniversary of this Center and my ninetieth birthday. Among the kind things that numerous speakers and audience members offered during that event was one repeated line which surprised me: I was typed by them as (I must say, my own sort of) an "optimist." Usually I run from that characterization, remembering lines from of old: "The optimist fell ten stories. / At each window bar / He shouted to his friends: / 'All right so far.'"
Colleague and sometime co-teacher David Tracy collegially taught me to be aware of the limits to all human existence and events. He stressed that we must learn to live with "finitude, contingency, and transience." If awareness of those three is not enough to kill "optimism," what could? By the same token, why must "faith" and "Enlightenment" be seen only as contradictions of each other? Most sentient humans, as individuals and in groups, find sundry ways of being, thinking, and acting. In my faith tradition we speak of the human creature as being simul iustus et peccator, "at the same time righteous and a sinner." Which of these sides of our humanity manifests in various circumstances depends upon what kinds of questions are asked, and what perspectives and intentions are in play.
This life-long member of the "simul" club will continue to see himself as an heir of both the Enlightenment and faith traditions, and, simultaneously, as a grateful critic of Steven Pinker, as he continues to nurture the Enlightenment project.


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Good publicity or bad publicity
Lululemon and Under Armour battle over bra design.
Rebook to wade into social issue through a mocking tweet.
Lululemon pays penalty for its misleading website representations.
UFC-Reebok deal is forcing fighters to leave UFC.
Nike to prepare for a seamless transition of jersey switch.
Lululemon is defending its turf through design patent.
Lululemon filed a patent infringement lawsuit—something the company has a history of doing—related to a sports bra design. Design patent suits are rare in the fashion industry, because fashion usually moves too quickly for manufacturers to bother with the patent process. As they are trying to turn their innovative design into a competitive advantage. Lululemon took legal protection can be seen as a PR move, sending warning message to other companies.
Reebok schooling Trump on what not to say to a woman.
On Friday afternoon, Reebok tweeted a flowchart trolling Trump's recent famous comment to French President's wife that quickly spread online. During his visit to Paris, Trump was caught on camera telling Brigitte Macron, that she was "in such good shape – beautiful," a comment some viewed as sexism and ageism aimed at the first lady of France, who is 64.
Reebok's mocking tweet was the most prominent example of brands taking advantage of a news event to boost themselves and send a message to customers. Many companies have critiqued Trump's moves, including the travel ban and the Paris climate agreement, but they've typically done so with the safety of numbers. Reebok as few sports brand that try to seize on controversial social issue to amplify the viewpoints of sports-related tension.
Consumers watchdog to accused Lululemon for its no refund claims.
The consumer watchdog highlighted two messages used in online that claimed all sale items were "yours for keeps, so no returns and no exchanges." Australian Competition\
UFC-Reebok deal is forcing fighters to leave UFC
Light heavyweight champion Ryan bader who is departing the UFC for Bellator MMA made headlines when he said he was making at least three or four times more in sponsorship earning for Bellator than he did under UFC-Reebok deal.
Complaints about sponsorships in MMA are nothing new, ever since the contract set in effect in 2015 there has been non-stop complaints on how the deal is exploiting UFC fights. It granted Reebok dominance over fight week sponsorship which has taken away the freedom from their fighters to seek for their own sponsors. Exclusive sponsorship deal made people question the legality of UFC policy.
Nike to prepare for a seamless transition of jersey switch
More than two years after the NBA announced to become the league's official uniform provider, the logistics are beginning to fall into place. The idea of switching out all of the existing product for that which is yet to come seems like a daunting task it includes actual outfitting and the development of the product for the players. With nike become the first NBA apparel partner to have its logo appear on NBA uniforms, there are also changes made to designation, and few teams' secondary logos. As sustainability has become a top priority, Nike revealed that new jerseys will be made of recycled plastic water bottles.


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Auto Computer Codes, What They Are, and How To Read Them
Eddie Carrara
The OBD2 system was implemented to all new vehicles; it is designed to lower vehicles emissions and make them less intrusive to the environment.
What is unique about OBD2 is that it is a universal application for all late model vehicles and can be accessed through a universal port called the DLC (Data Link Connector) or OBD2 port (On Board Diagnostics 2 Port) which is usually found under the dash, on the driver's side on most vehicles. Some vehicles, like Honda, have place them behind the ashtray, but for most vehicles, looking up under the dash where the drivers legs would be positioned, is where you will usually find this connector.
In earlier years, you would have to bring your vehicle to a mechanic or own a OBD scan tool, in order to have the auto computer codes or DTC's pulled from the vehicles ECU (Engine Control Unit). Now it's as easy as pulling out your Smartphone, iphone, laptop, or tablet and connecting it wirelessly to retrieve the DTC's, yes you would have to buy an App and a Bluetooth adapter but the cost is minimal compared to what it would cost to have a garage or shop pull the code. Shops usually charge a minimum of 1 hour to pull a code, and that does not include repairing the vehicle.
Benefits to Knowing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
The benefit to having this Bluetooth adapter is that if you have a simple code, like a gas cap code or a misfire code, you can diagnose it where ever you are, clear it, and be on your way. The second benefit, is knowing what the code is, even if you're going to have a garage or shop repairing it for you, you'll have the knowledge of what's wrong with you car before they even look at it, that information is priceless and you can't get taken for a ride!
The average cost of an ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD2 scan tool is $15- $60 depending on you specific application. If you own an iphone, I recommend buying the iOBD2 for $60 and spending the $4.99 on the App, you're guaranteed not to have any problems with communication or App conflicts. If you're using a Droid, Samsung, or HTC, it will cost less for the adapter and the Free App will give you all the information you need, there are paid Apps, but unless you want to get techie, there is no need to spend the money.
Buying a ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD2 Code Reader
Before you rush out and buy your auto computer codes reader, I highly recommend researching which scanner is right for your phone. The vehicles diagnostic trouble codes are universal, but the phone adapters are not. I recommend reading customer reviews on the product before making a decision, and I recommend purchasing it from an online retailer with an easy return policy, just in case you have any problems, you don't want to have any hassles if you need to return it.
Let me know your thoughts by leaving questions and comments in the box below, and if you know of anyone who could use this information , share it on Facebook, Twitter, or just send them a link.


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A national campaign occurs on and around National HIV Testing Day each year to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and to encourage individuals to get tested for the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the more than 1.1 million people believed to be living with HIV in the U.S., an estimated one in six do not know that they are infected. Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives and is known to reduce the spread of HIV. Read more http://on.wsj.com/1pnvKOV


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Since the world is holding its collective breath waiting for Wendy and Frank Jr. to tie the knot — oh, you know who we're talking about — we would hereby like to announce that the royal wedding will herewith be live-blogged by our own Runnin' Scareders — royal wedding expert Rosie Gray, our brand new web editor Francesca Stabile, and yours truly. If we're lucky maybe Joe will scoff at us over gchat. But seriously, folks, join us tomorrow starting at 5 a.m. for the requisite live-blogging snark, oohs and ahhs, and very serious admiration of Kate and Wills, J.Crew models, that very special one common plus one royal person who will soon be wedded. Did you know there's a royal wedding cat? And a program, er, programme? Talk soon. Tweets, too. [@thisisjendoll]
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Friday, 3 August, 2001, 12:27 GMT 13:27 UK
Survivor's tales of terror
A survivor of the Ealing car bomb has told how he was yards away from death.
Richard Seaman, 24, said he and his girlfriend were allowed through police cordons seconds before the 40kg device went off.
Mr Seaman said he planned to leave London and return to his family home in Derbyshire after suffering the "closest experience to death [he] will ever have".
"I was walking with my girlfriend, she banged into me and we went on to the floor.
"We were covered in debris and that carried on for 10 or 15 seconds."
Mr Seaman's girlfriend, Andrea Carragher, 23, also remains in Ealing Hospital for treatment.
Police 'confusion'
Mr Seaman, who lives above the Ealing pub in which he works, said there was confusion among police officers immediately before the blast.
"Two police officers did not say anything to us and just let us go past," he said
Mr Seaman said that as he and his girlfriend walked away after the blast they saw the same officers.
He added: "I don't think I will ever come closer to death.
"It is only now that I realise a bomb went off and I was only 12 feet away from it, it was the closest thing to death that I have ever faced."
Deterrent effect
The threat of further attacks was forcing him to leave London, Mr Seaman said.
"I'm an assistant manager in a pub and it is not worth the risk of living down here.
"London is the capital - it gets hit. Not being able to walk safely in the street is quite a deterrent."
Mr Anuvatnujotikul, 24, was released from Ealing Hospital after suffering a slight head injury in the explosion.
He said there was a huge bang as he was walking from Ealing Broadway, along the Uxbridge Road towards his home.
"It was a huge blast," said Mr Anuvatnujotikul, an IT consultant. "At first I thought it was someone playing with fireworks.
Ran away
"But suddenly there was glass flying around and coming over my head.
"I ran across the street and the police told us to run away as fast as possible from the area."
Only after the explosion did Mr Anuvatnujotikul notice there were many police cars parked in the area, he added.
"I thought that the police should have blocked us away more quickly if they had known about it."
"There was a loud bang and I could feel sound waves coming back at me," he said. "The women there were quite shocked so they were quite emotional.
"I wouldn't have thought this would have happened in Ealing. I would have thought this would have happened in central London."
Saiwin Kyauk, 19, from nearby Acton, was standing at a bus stop when the car exploded.
"I got an injury in my leg," he said. "I didn't notice that my leg was hurt until I tried to run away."
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Testing for Browser cache weakness (OTG-AUTHN-006)
This article is part of the new OWASP Testing Guide v4.
Back to the OWASP Testing Guide v4 ToC: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Testing_Guide_v4_Table_of_Contents Back to the OWASP Testing Guide Project: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Testing_Project
Note: Currently, this is basically a replica of the browser cache portions of the "Testing for Logout and Browser Cache Management (OWASP-AT-007)" Test Case from OWASP v3.
Brief Summary
In this phase we check that the server correctly instructs the browser to not cache sensitive data.
Description of the Issue
...here: Short Description of the Issue: Topic and Explanation
Black Box testing and example
The Browser "Back" Button
The first (and simplest) test consists of logging out and then hitting the 'back' button of the browser, to check whether previously displayed sensitive information can be accessed whilst unauthenticated. If by pressing the 'back' button we can access previous pages but not access new ones, then we are simply accessing the browser cache. If these pages contain sensitive data, it means that the application did not forbid the browser to cache it (by not setting the Cache-Control header). Technically, the "back" button is a history, not a cache (see http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc2616/rfc2616-sec13.html#sec13.13). However, it is possible in practice to stop the "back" button from showing sensitive data. This can be done by:
- Deliver the page over HTTPS.
- Set Cache-Control: must-revalidate
Cached Pages
Logging out from an application obviously does not clear the browser cache of any sensitive information that might have been stored. Therefore, another test that is to be performed is to check that our application does not leak any critical data into the browser cache. In order to do that, we can use a proxy (such as WebScarab) and search through the server responses that belong to our session, checking that for every page that contains sensitive information the server instructed the browser not to cache any data. Such a directive can be issued in the HTTP response headers. "Cache-Control: no-cache, no-store" coupled with "Expires: 0" and "Pragma: no-cache" is generally robust although additional flags may be necessary for the Cache-Control header in order to better prevent persistently linked files on the filesystem. These include: must-revalidate, pre-check=0, post-check=0, max-age=0, and s-maxage=0.
HTTP/1.1: Cache-Control: no-cache
HTTP/1.0: Pragma: no-cache Expires: <past date or illegal value (e.g., 0)>
For instance, if we are testing an e-commerce application, we should look for all pages that contain a credit card number or some other financial information, and check that all those pages enforce the no-cache directive. On the other hand, if we find pages that contain critical information but that fail to instruct the browser not to cache their content, we know that sensitive information will be stored on the disk, and we can double-check that simply by looking for it in the browser cache. The exact location where that information is stored depends on the client operating system and on the browser that has been used. Here are some examples:
- Mozilla Firefox:
- Unix/Linux: ~/.mozilla/firefox/<profile-id>/Cache/
- Windows: C:\Documents and Settings\<user_name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\<profile-id>\Cache
- Internet Explorer:
- C:\Documents and Settings\<user_name>\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files
Gray Box testing and example
The methodology for testing is equivalent to the black box case, as in both scenarios we have full access to the server response headers and to the HTML code. However, with gray box testing, we may have access to account credentials that will allow us to test sensitive pages that are accessible only to authenticated users.


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Actually, I hate when people apologize for phone pictures. What's wrong with a phone picture? If you like looking at an image, it doesn't matter how you made it. I love things that are created simply. If you can take a great looking photo with your phone, that's awesome. You can take terrible pictures with a DSLR just as well as you can take an amazing picture with your phone. I love my DSLR, and yes, it takes lovely pictures, but it doesn't fit in my pocket and I generally do not have it with me for the everyday moments that I love to capture. It's just not practical to carry around, and that's where the phone shines; it's just a trade off. So, don't apologize, and use what you've got! :) I'll get off my soapbox now.
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by Thiên Hương
Tiên Hải is the only island commune in Hà Tiên District, southern province of Kiên Giang. The commune also has another name: Hải Tặc (Pirates) Archipelago. It boasts 16 islands and total area of 283ha.
In the past few years, the island commune has developed community tourism models, making contributions to socio-economic development for Hà Tiên District.
In December 2017, the Kiên Giang People's Committee recognised the archipelago as a local tourism site.
Tourists coming to Hà Tiên District are always curious of Hải Tặc archipelago, a famed place in the southwest sea of the country. According to local historic documents, in 17th century, Mạc Thiên Tích, a leader of the region, many times ordered his troops to fight against local pirates, who lived in the area. The archipelago name Hải Tặc originated from that time.
"Besides its mysterious name, Tiên Hải island commune has great potential for developing tourism thanks to its primitive landscapes, fresh and cool atmosphere," said Tăng Hồng Phước, deputy director of Hà Tiên Town's Centre for Trade and Tourism Promotion.
In order to utilise the tourism potential, in 2014 the local authorities implemented a community tourism project for the period 2014-2020.
The commune consists of 16 large and small islands, locating 20km from Hà Tiên Town and 40km from Phú Quốc Island.
The commune hosts 500 families with 2,000 people, who live mainly in Hòn Tre Lớn, Hòn Giang, Hòn Đước and Hòn Ụ.
The biggest among the islands is Hòn Tre Lớn (also know as Hòn Đốc), which is an administration and socio-economic centre for the Tiên Hải island commune.
All people and agencies in the commune are informed about the project and encouraged to join in voluntarily.
Hòn Tre Village was chosen as a trial model with 17 families, who meet the requirements, to join the community tourism project.
Eleven households among them offer food and accommodation services, four households have acted as guides to take visitors to islands and fishing; and two households keep sea fish for visitors to understand raising local fish. Two companies have been specialised in transporting tourists to and from the mainland.
"Over the last three years, the project has brought along active results," said Phước, "The number of guests coming every year has significantly increased and is now up to 70,000 tourists per year."
Visitor Nguyễn Thị Hồng Phượng from Rạch Giá City, northern province of Kiên Giang said she spent two vacations in the area.
"What I like most when stay at the home of locals in Tiên Hải is that I can live near them, see their routines and imagine as if I were a local," she said.
However, the area is still lack of fresh water and electricity.
"By 2020, the national electricity system will reach the islands," Phước said, "Tourism service will be better".
"Its name "Hải Tặc" (Pirates) is scary but actually the islands are beautiful in peace and many romantic beaches with white sand and blue water run long," Phượng said.
Scary story of pirates
Hai Việt, an old resident on Hòn Tre Vinh Island recalled his grandfather's story on the pirates.
"There was once a pirate group named Cánh Buồm Đen (Black Sail) on this island," he said, "They mostly robbed trading ships passing Hà Tiên – Rạch Giá Bay.
"On the pirates' ship hung a mop, meaning sweeping off all ships passing by.
"The gang controlled a big sea area of the Gulf of Thailand. Up to now, there are still rumours of treasure hidden by the pirates somewhere on this archipelago," he said.
Many locals still believe there is treasure hidden on Hòn Đốc and scattering around the archipelago.
The only ancient mark on the island is a pagoda named Sơn Hòa Tự.
It is said that once there was a head of a pirate gang named Nguyễn Thanh Vân. Rumours say he was strong, was a brilliant swimmer and could dive as well as an otter, rebellious but at the same time, had a kind heart.
Once his gang travelled to Thailand, he fell in love with a beautiful woman and took her to Việt Nam. Since then, he quit the pirate life. They had a daughter called Nguyễn Thị Gái, who was then respected by locals as she built the only pagoda on the islands.
The Sơn Hòa Tự Pagoda remains up to now as an evidence of rumours on local pirates, a special attraction for tourists to the pristine islands. — VNS


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frankie fangirl jotters: reasons to crush on debbie harry
"I love supermarkets," Debbie says. "There's something about a supermarket that calms me."
You know those ladies who you just want to BE? Well, we have a few of them – and we've decided to emblazon their ever-loving faces on our brand new fangirl jotters (part of our stationery range, pretty useful paper by frankie). There's '80s teen star Molly Ringwald; thespian extraordinaire Susan Sarandon; and punk rock legend Debbie Harry, aka Blondie. Our assistant editor and online editor Mia Timpano was lucky enough to catch up with the songstress on her recent Aussie tour (she co-headlined with pal Cyndi Lauper); scroll down to have a read of what it was like to meet a human god.
Debbie Harry doesn't like things to be polished. That goes for recent film release Ghost in The Shell ("They've cleaned it up – and it was such good anime," she sighs), as much as it does the sound of her music. Blondie, the rock band with which the singer-songwriter-bombshell has long been synonymous, grew out of the mid-'70s New York punk scene. Although 'punk', as Debbie points out, didn't officially exist at that stage. "The term wasn't around when we started," she says. "It came about a couple of years later. And then our record company thought it was too angry and derogative, so they changed it to 'new wave'."
Irrespective of how Blondie was labelled, their sound was new – a deliberate departure from the slick musicianship of rock bands that dominated the charts at the time (see: The Eagles). "It was more raw, a rough-and-ready kind of sound," Debbie explains. "We were the underdogs." It's hard to think of Blondie, a band that sells out stadiums even now, some 40 years on, as ever having been underdogs. "Well, in terms of the industry, we were definitely an underground movement," she says. "It wasn't like anybody was screaming or fighting over getting us a record deal. It was totally do-it-yourself."
Blondie attribute their commercial success to Australian music industry icon Molly Meldrum, who mistakenly (or maybe accidentally deliberately) played "In The Flesh", from their self-titled debut album, on Countdown in 1977. In fact, Debbie still thanks him in her sets to this day, announcing with her trademark quiver, "This one's for you, Molly." A torrent of hits followed that fateful moment on Countdown, including "Heart of Glass" and "Hanging on the Telephone" from Blondie's third album, Parallel Lines; "Call Me", a collaboration between Debbie and synth pioneer Giorgio Moroder; and, from their fifth album, "The Tide is High" – the video for which depicts a Darth Vader-like alien spying on Debbie from space – and "Rapture", the first rap song to ever go to number one in the States.
But for all their musical success, the band never managed to pocket much cash. Debbie isn't rich. In fact, she chokes on her water at the suggestion that she has someone buy her food for her. "She does all that shit," Blondie guitarist Chris Stein says. "She pushes her bags at the airport, despite our constant refrain, 'Michael Jackson wouldn't be pushing his bags.' She doesn't care." Debbie elaborates: "I don't have time to waste, waiting around. It's just not my thing." Indeed, she delights in doing things for herself. Buying her groceries, for example. "I love supermarkets," she says. "There's something about a supermarket that calms me."
So where did they go wrong, financially speaking? "Management and legal help, I think," Debbie says. "We stumbled a lot with that in the beginning. In retrospect, I should have listened to my art teacher in high school, because she always said, 'Being an artist, you really have to spend 50 per cent of your time doing business.' I didn't really pay attention to that at the time. I was always hell-bent on being an artist, and leading a more bohemian life. But I think if I had taken a few business courses, it would have helped."
As well as being a legendary musical artist, Debbie is legendarily hot. The band's name was taken from the catcalls she attracted from New York construction workers, and before she took up music full-time, she punched the clock at the Playboy Mansion. In person, Debbie is the human equivalent of dry ice: smouldering. Yes, even now – at 71. How is this possible? "I don't know," she says. "I just try to feel that way about myself and try to keep myself together physically." Reflecting on why she exudes such sexiness on stage, she adds, "I think that as performers, we all have needs. I don't go out to influence people or annoy them; I go out there because I want to educate people, and because I want them to like me or love me.
"There's always a reason you get up on stage, something you need personally. I think that's pretty much what that sexiness is. And that's the weird thing about being up there – everything is revealed." Debbie, who was orphaned and once claimed to be the illegitimate child of Marilyn Monroe, seems profoundly self-aware. She may be speaking from experience when she commands her crowd to dance, saying, "It's better than going to a therapist." In any case, she's able to see the lighter side of life. "If you can't laugh at yourself, life gets pretty dull. You've got to be able to say, 'Oh god, did I do that?' Yep, you did it." Pausing between each word, she repeats: "You did it."
Debbie has overcome struggles of the most intense variety over the course of her lifetime, including drug addiction (she's open about having been a "junkie" for a couple of years in the '80s) and a run-in with Ted Bundy (she claims the serial killer offered her a lift and she accepted; when she noticed there were no door handles inside the car, she reached through the window, opened her door from the outside and rolled out). "I'm an achiever," she explains. "It's my natural instinct, to survive and to achieve. That's sort of programmed into me."
Although she counts 61 acting credits to her name, Debbie considers Blondie – and their longevity – to be her greatest triumph. This year, the band released Pollinator, their 11th studio album, featuring tracks penned by the likes of Sia, Blood Orange and TV on the Radio – all artists who have cited Blondie as an influence. Debbie's voice has changed (it's deeper, richer), but it still has that crystal quality, which has become something of a signature. And as for the band's sound? Well, it's still glittering, with synths aplenty and bouncy beats. But it's dark, too, true to what the band always was: underground.
"Most of the venues where we originally played in New York are gone," Debbie says. But the Big Apple is still home. "My environment is a bit chaotic, because I have a lot of things going on. Papers pile up, but I'm pretty clean. The dirtiest thing I have is two dogs. They're pretty dirty, but I don't mind. Animals, they get dirty." She doesn't have a wide social circle, preferring to hang with just a few close friends. "I've got a nice little posse," she says. "If I have a party, it's more of a dinner party. I'll attempt to make a big roast, provided the oven doesn't close down on me – which has happened. Sometimes, it's just one or two people and wine, or something like that."
Debbie Harry has some firm messages for the world, one of which she wears on stage – a black smock emblazoned with the words: STOP FUCKING THE PLANET. But her personal message, the one she lives by, is this: "Wait for the turnaround. If you're stuck in a place where you're caught and you don't feel comfortable, odds are that if you grin and bear it, things will evolve. Things will change. That doesn't necessarily mean that you sit there and do nothing. But it's a lesson in tenacity."
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Indie rock band Bell Boys bring relaxing beats to a stressed-out student body
April 17, 2013
Mixing a number of musical genres, The Bell Boys band performed for a Sacramento State crowd who was more than willing to receive the up-beat rhythmic sound. Meshing Indie Rock, Honest Pop, Hip Hop and Funk, the three Bell brothers energetically displayed their talent on stage. Band member Erik Bell ...
Buzz of the Crowd: Football feels presence of Bloomfield's spirit
State Hornet Staff
October 31, 2012
Some believe that when a person dies it is not necessarily the end.John Bloomfield has not been on the football field with his teammates since week one of the season, but his presence was felt when the Hornets knocked off No. 11 Cal Poly.The death of their teammate has been extremely emotional to Sacramen...
Twin brothers on golf team say friendly rivalry helps their game
April 25, 2012
For Sacramento State freshmen golfers Owen Taylor and Eric Taylor, losing an 18-hole match of golf is not fun, especially if it's against your twin brother. Both would rather take losses from anyone else on their team instead of losing against each other, Owen Taylor said. "We're both very competi...
Brothers in track study film together
JJ Williams
February 29, 2012
Sacramento State cross country athletes and twin brothers, Mark and Luke Frazier, have a bond stronger than DNA alone, a bond that makes them identical beyond their physical appearances and choice in sports. The junior Frazier brothers stand 6 feet 2 inches tall, weigh 150 pounds, have brown hair,...


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Posts Tagged: specialty crops
Protecting California's parsley crop
California parsley is produced typically in high volumes and with high quality. However in the past few years, growers began to observe unfamiliar disease issues in their parsley fields. Leaf spots, blighted foliage and yellowed plants contributed to loss of quality and reduced yields. Steven Koike and Oleg Daugovish, UC Cooperative Extension advisors in Monterey and Ventura counties respectively, stepped in to investigate the new parsley problems. They collaborated with farmers and pest control advisers to understand the extent of the problems and to obtain samples of the diseased crops.
The UC Cooperative Extension plant pathology diagnostic lab in Salinas was successful in isolating and identifying several pathogens that were responsible for causing the disease symptoms. Working with USDA, they found that three new diseases were present in California parsley crops: bacterial leaf spot, Stemphylium leaf spot, and Apium virus Y disease.
Two of these problems are seedborne, so future management will include the use of pathogen-free seeds. The Apium virus Y pathogen is found in weeds, so growers will need to remove poison hemlock, among others.
Previous to this research, some growers were spraying symptomatic fields because they believed that a disease called late blight was responsible for the disease symptoms. Growers have now ceased making these sprays, eliminating the use of unnecessary chemicals and saving costs.
Click here for more on this research.
When weeds make good eats
The idea that weeds can be edible pops up periodically, with articles suggesting one person's weeds are another person's salad bar, highlighting chefs who "have a way with weeds," discussing ways medieval gardeners encouraged weeds, and even suggesting ways to eat away at invasive species. But is this something we should take seriously?
"We call these plants weeds because of the way we interact with them. They're in our gardens, they're in our lawns, and they're competing with plants that we prefer to eat," said Lynn Sosnoskie, a weed scientist at UC Davis. "But a lot of the plants that are weeds here in the United States were brought here purposefully—to be eaten."
Sosnoskie's doctoral thesis was on just such a plant, with the tasty name of "garlic mustard." She has also worked at length on Palmer amaranth, a pernicious weed found in cotton fields that can be glyphosate-resistant. In response to one Georgia farmer asking in exasperation if he should just eat the plant taking over his fields, she did some preliminary research into eating Palmer amaranth.
"It's probably not feasible to eat our way out of a serious weed problem," she said. "But I certainly feel like we can investigate them as other potential food sources."
In fact, the Horticulture Innovation Lab at UC Davis has a project that is researching three "indigenous vegetables" in Africa, two of which — amaranth and black nightshade — are considered weeds in the United States. The vegetables can be nutritious and profitable options for small-scale farmers in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and elsewhere.
Though he holds a Ph.D. in weed science, Weller is now figuring out the best ways to cultivate amaranth and black nightshade — instead of to eliminate them. Before he started working with these plants, common assumptions held that they should be easy to grow because, well, they "grow like weeds."
"But we found out that growing them is more intensive than we were initially led to believe — similar to growing any other vegetable," Weller said. "They need water, they need fertilizer, and pests are a problem."
Caveat emptor: Though weedy plants can indeed be a source of food, both scientists cautioned against thinking of weeds as a "free-for-all forage buffet." Some plants may be toxic, and weeds in farm fields may have been sprayed recently. It is important to be knowledgeable of the plants and how they've been grown before trying to eat one.
Why growing fruits and vegetables matters
When Americans think of "agriculture," California may not be the first state to come to mind. But the Golden State — just this one state — produced nearly half of all fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the U.S. in 2011 (source).
In this land of abundance, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is asking researchers and the general public to discuss, "How do we sustainably feed 8 billion people by 2025?" at the Global Food Systems Forum, April 9. National and international panelists will share insights along the local-global continuum of "California Roots, Global Reach."
What can Californians add to this conversation that hasn't already been said? What are we uniquely positioned to address or to share? May I suggest: fruits and vegetables.
Of course, I'm not the first one to suggest this.
According to the Global Horticulture Assessment*, published by UC Davis with input from stakeholders around the world:
"Horticultural crops play a valuable role in food systems by diversifying diets and fostering increased dietary consumption of micronutrients and other plant products known to benefit human health (fiber, antioxidants, etc.).
"Changes in production systems over the past 40 years favor an increase in cereal-based diets. The emphasis on staples has resulted in reduced dietary diversity and the displacement of traditional crops that were important sources of micronutrients such as iron, vitamin A, B-12 and zinc."
Growing fruits and vegetables — to be eaten and sold — has the potential to improve diets while also boosting incomes.
What do you think? Why do fruits and vegetables matter? What can Californians contribute to the questions of global food security? Join the conversation now by following #Food2025 on Twitter.
*The "Global Horticulture Assessment" called for the creation of the Horticulture Collaborative Research Support Program, and serves as a guiding document for the program. With funding from USAID, Horticulture CRSP is led by UC Davis and builds international partnerships for fruit and vegetable research that improves livelihoods in developing countries.
UCCE makes Southeast Asian vegetables easy to eat
At certain roadside stands, at farmers markets that cater to diverse clientele and in small Asian supermarkets, adventurous Californians can buy vegetables like bitter melon, Chinese long beans, opo and luffa. Finding them is the first step, knowing how to prepare them is another matter. UC Cooperative Extension has made these less familiar vegetables more accessible by creating a collection of easy-to-cook and nutritious Southeast Asian vegetable recipes.
The recipes were developed by UCCE nutrition educators in Fresno and the statewide UC Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program team with Richard Molinar, a UCCE advisor in Fresno County. Connie Schneider, director of the UC Youth, Families and Communities Program, and Molinar started by researching the traditional usage of Asian vegetables. They modified some ingredients and procedures in the recipes to simplify preparation and improve the nutritional profile.
"We minimized the number of ingredients in each recipe, added clear measurements and tested the dishes," Schneider said. "They are delicious."
For the last 18 years, Molinar has worked with small-scale farmers in Fresno County, which boasts the largest concentration of Hmong farmers in the U.S. Fresno County is also home to farmers of other ethnicities from Laos, China and Vietnam. Molinar and his assistant, Michael Yang, have introduced Southeast Asian immigrant farmers to the latest farming technologies, helped them develop plans to ensure the safety of the food they grow, and worked with them to find new marketing opportunities. Many of these farmers have begun growing vegetables common in California, and most have also kept some space on the farm for the vegetables of their homelands.
The UCCE educators recognized that the rich culinary traditions of local Southeast Asian immigrants could be adapted and used by people of all cultures to increase their consumption of vegetables. Besides, encouraging consumption of Southeast Asian vegetables adds new marketing opportunities for the farmers.
"This has been a unique opportunity to bring UCCE's farm advisors and nutrition educators together to assist farmers and the public," Molinar said. "These recipes will encourage more people to buy these nutritious vegetables, expanding the market for the growers."
The 12 recipes are printed on cards, each with photos of the fresh vegetable and background information. For example, the recipe card for "bitter melon stir fry" notes that the crinkly skinned vegetable is native to India and is eaten when young and green, as bitterness increases with age. The recipe is accompanied by a photo of the prepared dish and complete nutrition facts per serving.
"I grew up with zucchini," Molinar said, "but I prefer the flavor and texture of angled luffa."
The printed cards will be distributed at farmers markets where Southeast Asian vegetables are sold, and they are available on the Fresno County UC Cooperative Extension website. Farmers who sell Asian vegetables at farmers markets may pick up 10 packets of recipes for free at the UC Cooperative Extension in Fresno, 1720 S. Maple Ave., Fresno. Direct links to each of the recipes are below:
- Bitter Melon Stir Fry
- Chinese Long Bean and Tofu Salad
- Chinese Winter Melon Chicken Soup
- Field of Greens Salad
- Fuzzy Gourd Stuffed with Pork and Mushrooms
- Lemongrass Chicken Soup
- Luffa and Prawns
- Marinated Japanese Eggplant
- Opo and Beef
- Snow Pea Daikon Salad
- Strawberry Spring Rolls
- Spicy Shrimp and Bok Choy Noodle Bowl
Following are two sample recipes:
Bitter Melon Sir Fry
Serves 4
1 ripe bitter melon, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
½ lb. ground pork
½ lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
Pepper to taste
- Place sliced bitter melon in boiling water until just tender (2-3 minutes). Drain
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic; sauté an additional 2 minutes; mix in pork and cook until no longer pink.
- Add shrimp; cook about 5 minutes until done.
- Add tomato, bitter melon, and soy sauce; cook until tender.
Luffa and Prawns
Serves 4
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb large prawns, peeled and deveined
2 luffa (angled luffa or smooth luffa), chopped
¼ cup bamboo shoots
1 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 green onion, sliced
- Heat oil in a wok/pan; add garlic and stir fry for 1 minute.
- Add prawns; cook until done
- Add luffa; continue to stir fry with prawns until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add bamboo shoots, coriander, and soy sauce to pan and stir fry a few minutes
- Sprinkle with green onion and serve.
Fairground farms & farmyard festivals
Do county fairs make you think of deep-fried Twinkies and Ferris wheels, and maybe some prize-winning pigs? Can you imagine a local food marketplace next to the quilt show, a demonstration farm by the pony rides, fresh fruit for sale in the midway, a community dinner honoring local farmers, and housing available for hundreds of farm-workers the week after the fair closes?
"We look forward to working with CDFA's Division of Fairs and Expositions to expand agritourism opportunities; this will expand revenue sources for California's small farmers," said Shermain Hardesty, UC Cooperative Extension specialist in the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Hardesty leads the UC small farm program.
Together we are organizing workshops and tours for farmers and agricultural leaders at seven different fairs throughout the state, to be held during fair time in the 2012 fair season. We're calling the project "Fairground Farms and Farmyard Festivals; Showcasing California Specialty Crops."
Each workshop will be a little different, because each of the fairs has it's own unique history and community. We'll hear fair officials sharing with farmers some of their methods for safely entertaining and feeding thousands of people. We'll have presentations by farmers currently involved with local fairs or local agritourism, interactive discussions on potential collaborations between specialty crop growers, agritourism operators and fairs, and guided tours of the fair facilities.
The next workshop and tour will be Thursday July 26 at the Amador County Fair in Plymouth, hosted by Fair CEO Troy Bowers. At this event we will hear from Mountain Mandarin Festival organizer and cookbook author Joanne Neft, as well as from representatives of Farms of Amador, Amador County Grape Growers, and MotherLode Harvest, who all participate in the Amador Fair. Following Amador, we visit Ventura, Napa, Yolo, Santa Cruz and Fresno.
Registration for all of the workshops is now open. We welcome farmers and fair leaders from surrounding counties to each fair workshop, as well as county agricultural commissioners, Farm Bureau leaders, tourism professionals, farm advisors and educators, fair and festival vendors and entertainers and agritourism operators interested in new partnerships.
Let's talk!
The workshop schedule:
Thursday, July 26 - Amador County Fair, Plymouth
Thursday, August 2 - Ventura County Fair, Ventura
Thursday, August 9 - Napa Town & Country Fair, Napa
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Pßgina 459 - Roll on, thou deep and dark blue ocean, roll! Ten thousand fleets sweep over thee in vain ; Man marks the earth with ruin — his control Stops with the shore ; upon the watery plain The wrecks are all thy...
Pßgina 114 - Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly and with diligence and attention. Some books also may be read by deputy and extracts made of them by others, but that would be only in the less important arguments and the meaner sort of books, else distilled books are like common distilled waters, flashy things.
Pßgina 293 - The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labors, had it been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary and cannot impart it; till I am known and do not want it.
Pßgina 293 - years, my lord, have now passed since I waited in your outward rooms, or was repulsed from your door; during which time I have been pushing on my work through difficulties of which it is useless to complain, and have brought it at last to the verge of publication, without one act of assistance, one word of encouragement, or one smile of favor ½╗ Such treatment I did not expect, for I never had a patron before.
Pßgina 458 - There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep Sea, and music in its roar: I love not Man the less, but Nature more, From these our interviews, in which I steal From all I may be, or have been before, To mingle with the Universe, and feel What I can ne'er express, yet cannot all conceal.
Pßgina 114 - Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. And therefore, if a man write little, he had need have a great memory; if he confer little, he had need have a present wit: and if he read little, he had need have much cunning, to seem to know that he doth not.
Pßgina 181 - I know they are as lively, and as vigorously productive, as those fabulous dragon's teeth; and, being sown up and down, may chance to spring up armed men. And yet, on the other hand, unless wariness be used, as good almost kill a man as kill a good book. Who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God's image; but he who destroys" a good book kills reason itself, kills the image of God, as it were in the eye. Many a man lives a burden to the Earth ; but a good book is the precious life-blood of...
Pßgina 185 - And though all the winds of doctrine were let loose to play upon the earth, so Truth be in the field, we do injuriously by licensing and prohibiting to misdoubt her strength. Let her and Falsehood grapple ; who ever knew Truth put to the worse, in a free and open encounter.
Pßgina 114 - STUDIES serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. Their chief use for delight is in privateness and retiring ; for ornament, is in discourse ; and for ability, is in the judgment and disposition of business. For expert men can execute, and perhaps judge of particulars, one by one ; but the general counsels, and the plots, and marshalling of affairs come best from those that are learned.
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By many calculations of today's vote at the United Nations, Palestinians are poised to emerge victorious – with a majority of member countries set to vote in favour of a resolution that Palestinians believe carries an implicit recognition of statehood.
Efforts by the United States, Canada and Israel to dissuade the Palestinians from bringing forth the resolution have fallen short.
But even as people in the West Bank and Gaza prepare to celebrate, there are questions over how Palestinians will use their newfound status at the UN. The effect could be decidedly anti-climactic.
"If I was a Palestinian living in Gaza or West Bank, I'd ask why my leaders are trotting off to New York again for a bit of theatre that has little or no effect on the ground," said Carne Ross, founder and executive director of Independent Diplomat, a non-profit advisory group that works with states, NGOs and political groups.
Today's vote is not expected to bring Palestinians and Israelis back to the negotiating table. Direct negotiations have not happened in two years, and issues like Israeli settlements, final borders, Palestinian refugees and the status of Jerusalem are nowhere near being resolved. Going to the United Nations, Mr. Ross argues, has achieved little in the past.
"I'm afraid I'm rather cynical about it. I feel the Palestinians have a very long record of going to the UN. The outcome of those decisions has been nil," he said.
The key part of today's resolution concerns the Palestinian request for an upgrade at the United Nations from its current status as a non-member "entity" that has observer status to a non-member "state."
It is not quite the full member state-status that Palestinians sought and failed to achieve a year ago, but it is seen as symbolic and a step closer in that direction – so the argument goes.
But Mr. Ross, who spent 4 1/2 years with the United Kingdom delegation at the UN Security Council, argues that some are reading too much into the resolution.
"You don't implicitly recognize a state – you either do or you don't," he said, adding, "Palestine is not a state – and the resolution does not make Palestine a state."
The expectation is that Palestinians will use their new status to join UN agencies and to seek membership at the International Criminal Court (ICC) with the intention of drawing greater scrutiny to Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank. The Palestinians have said they are in no rush to join the ICC and use that access with the aim of investigating Israeli actions.
The ICC rejected a request by the Palestinian Authority earlier this year to investigate alleged war crimes during the 2008-2009 Israeli military operation in Gaza.
Mr. Ross argues that it is far from clear that the ICC, which has a "very conservative" record in the investigations in chooses to open, would exercise its jurisdiction in the Palestinian territories. As well, today's resolution does not say a word about the ICC, he adds.
Signing up to the ICC would require a state signing the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. There are questions over whether today's resolution and its implied statehood would allow Palestinians to join the ICC.
Another expectation is that Palestinians will use their symbolic victory and newfound status to join UN agencies and organizations where they will have a greater voice to make their arguments.
"It will make membership easier, but not automatic by any means," said Mr. Ross, who is helping the world's newest country, South Sudan, navigate the complexities of joining UN agencies. Each UN body has its own complicated membership procedures, he added.
Beyond the complexity, there might be other reasons agencies will have to think carefully before admitting Palestine.
When the United Nations Economic, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) admitted Palestine as a member last year, the U.S. withheld $60 million in funding – representing a fifth of the organization's budget.


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Twilight-inspired vampire parodies are getting a bit long in the tooth, but this new (borderline NSFW) spot from the U.K. is pretty great. Somewhat bizarrely, it was produced by the Portsmouth branch of the government's National Health Service, and urges people to get their excessively long and pointy, blood-thirsty teeth cleaned by a local dentist. The couple are wonderfully trashy, unlike the vamps in American parodies (e.g., the Bing commercial), who are always a little too cool for school. According to the BBC, the Portsmouth area "has traditionally had poor levels of dental health." Yeah, like that distinguishes it from the rest of England.


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Contrary to what some might think, Mea Culpa isn't the name of some girl from Bloomfield.
And I'm here to offer one — yes, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. I screwed up and have come to peace with such a concept.
Sometimes it feels good to be wrong, but there still needs to be an act of accountability, an undertaking of contrition.
Here goes: Never in a million years did I think Edinson Volquez and/or Josh Harrison would do the types of things they are doing right now for the Pirates.
Never in a million years did I think Edinson Volquez and/or Josh Harrison would help the Pirates to the degree they are right now.
Never in a million years did I think Edinson Volquez and/or Josh Harrison would be key pieces to a pennant-chasing club.
Sorry. I had it all wrong. Like, I had it waaaaaaay wrong. I was an idiot. I screwed up.
It would have been one thing to simply think some of those thoughts in my bald head — certainly many of us thought some of those thoughts — but I came out and stated very strong opinions that ended up, well, being very wrong.
In this case, because Volquez and Harrison have been significant parts in helping the Pirates to a 64-55 record and causing that baseball gale to blow through our city once again this summer, I'm more than happy to have been wrong. I was still wrong, however.
When the Pirates signed Volquez to that one-year deal for $5 million and I called him a "tomato can" time and again before he even made it North from Bradenton and claimed that they'd be lucky to get "a win per million bucks" from him — well, you see how that's gone.
Some prognostication, huh? Perhaps I should leave the forecasting stuff to guys like Verszyla.
Volquez, with another solid effort on Tuesday, is 10-7 with a 3.67 ERA, 95 strikeouts to 51 walks and has eaten up almost 140 innings. His name has to be mentioned in any Comeback Player of the Year discussion you'd like to have (if people have such things).
Then there is Harrison — a man I strongly proclaimed would probably "always be the 25th guy on a good team and no more."
Another good call by me, huh? All Harrison is doing right now is having Pittsburgh in the palm of his hand as he's among the top hitters in the NL at .318, is hitting .467 this month and has solidified himself as the everyday third baseman.
They are selling Josh Harrison t-shirts — and tons of them — at those booths that line the sidewalk in the Strip District.
Just think about that for a moment. That's when you know you've really made it here in Pittsburgh.
So, yes, I was wrong. I was waaaaay wrong about Messrs. Volquez and Harrsion and this space is not only an acknowledgement of such, but also a clear apology to them that I had it all wrong.
They both were — at least for now — much better than I thought.
And you know what, in this case because of the way they have indisputably helped the Pirates, it feels good to be wrong.
As an aisde, I'd give you my guess on the lottery numbers tonight — but I haven't been so good with predictions lately.


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Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley
Oversubscribed is the third book authored by Daniel Priestley that I have read – making him my most-read author!
As I'm sure you'll have guessed, I do enjoy and recommend the other two books by Mr. Priestley, otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered reading a third.
Here are the link to his other books and my reviews if you want to check them out also
- Key Person of Influence (my favorite)
- The Entrepreneur Revolution
Back to this book, Oversubscribed has everything in it that I love to get from a non-fiction book. It's simple, easy to read and digest, and it's got actionable content that people can follow and implement in their businesses straight away.
What is Oversubscribed about?
In a nutshell, being oversubscribed means that you have more buyers than sellers.
This book teaches you how to create your own ecosystem that allows you to operate in a market of one, create your own dedicated following, and be able to generate more business demand that what you are able to fulfill.
Daniel delivers this through the Campaign Driven Enterprise (CDE) method, and he teaches you how to run this campaign step-by-step. He notes indicators that you need to be looking out for at every stage and how to structure your very own CDE team.
Connecting the dots
One thing that I love about Oversubscribed is that it overlaps with other books that I have read.
In one part of the book, Daniel explains about building your own following of die-hard fans, and this reminds me of the book Raving Fans and also the teachings behind the '1000 true fans' concept.
In another part, Daniel teaches about the importance of delighting your customers. This takes me back to Geoff Ramm's book, Celebrity Service, where he also encourages you to improve on every touchpoint that a customer has with your company.
I love when this happens because it connects the dots of business and entrepreneurship. It also helps to verify that these methods are correct and they work because other people are doing them – they may not be exactly the same as the CDE laid out in this book, but it runs along similar lines.
My Overall Thoughts
Another great book by Daniel Priestley that I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to get people lining up to do business with them.
I have scored Oversubscribed the same as the Entrepreneur Revolution, (only losing 1 mark on Quality of Information) because the Key Person of Influence is my favorite book by Daniel (scoring 10/10) and I can't quite put the other two on the same pedestal, even though I do highly recommend them.
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How To Answer Interview Questions About Job Hopping
Are you a job seeker with a lot of different jobs on your resume? It's true that lots of people switch jobs more frequently than we used to, and so it's less of a big deal than it used to be. However, there is a point where having a certain number of jobs over X years appears to an employer that you are a job hopper.
If you've changed jobs a lot, employers may be a little nervous about hiring you. They may see you as someone who doesn't know what you want, can't make a commitment, isn't dependable, or isn't mature. On top of that, it's expensive to take the time to conduct interviews, onboard a new hire and get them up to speed, only to lose them in a short time and have to go through the whole process again.
It's important to calm any fears or doubts that employer may have about you. So what's the best way to explain your situation in a job interview?
Give an answer that makes sense and isn't personal.
- "The company went out of business."
- "My department was dissolved" or otherwise disbanded.
- "Those jobs were contract jobs" and so had an expiration date built in.
- "My spouse had to move for his/her job" and so you had to move with them.
Answers like these show that circumstances were out of your control. Explain them in a neutral way. If you can add something positive about what you learned that's made you better now, that's a plus.
If you've changed jobs because you've been laid off a few times, it can be more difficult, but you can still show that you couldn't really help it: "I wish I hadn't been forced to change jobs. With the economy, I was laid off from two jobs [then give a few details about what happened]. I wish that hadn't happened, but it is what it is."
When you explain the layoff, it's great if you can point out that it was a company decision that had to do with circumstances rather than you personally—such as they had a mass layoff to reduce workforce, or they restructured and your position was eliminated. Employers don't hold those things against you.
Be careful to stay away from explanations that could cast you in a negative light:
- "Every job has been an increase in pay." Even if it's true (and understandable), it makes you seem like a money-chaser rather than an invested, dedicated employee.
- "I keep ending up in hostile work environments." This will say more about you and how you react to situations and get along with people than about your past jobs.
- "I've had a run of bad luck with jobs." Again, this says more about you than the jobs.
- "I got fired a couple of times." Getting fired once can be explainable (see interview answers about getting fired). Getting fired 2-3 times a lot more difficult for employers to understand.
Even if your answer is a simple, "I've been looking for the right position," follow it up with at least three reasons why this job is a great fit for you professionally, culturally, and personally. This brings the conversation away from the past and back to the present and future where it belongs. It puts you back on a positive note, focusing that hiring manager on why you're a great fit for the job.
By Career Coach – Peggy McKee is an expert resource and a dedicated advocate for job seekers. Known as the Sales Recruiter from Career Confidential, her years of experience as a nationally-known recruiter for sales and marketing jobs give her a unique perspective and advantage in developing the tools and strategies that help job seekers stand head and shoulders above the competition. Peggy has been named #1 on the list of the Top 25 Most Influential Online Recruiters by HR Examiner, and has been quoted in articles from CNN, CAP TODAY, Yahoo! HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner.


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Chuck Molinsky stood at the head of a long table in the conference room at Benton, Davis & Molinsky. He had managed to catch everyone on the way in that morning and direct them to a quick meeting. The suddenness of the meeting had resulted in a somber silent mood in the room. "Thanks for meeting in such short notice," Chuck said, mentally checking off a list of employees and confirming everyone was there. "I'll only take a minute or two. Some of you have been here long enough, you may remember Tracy Ravenna. She was killed this weekend in an automobile accident."
Christine Gardner let out a quiet gasp.
"Her funeral is tomorrow afternoon at two. I'm sure most of you are also aware that Tracy and I had an affair and we have a son. I'm asking you, if at all possible, to please come to the funeral, regardless of what you may have thought of
"Chuck," Chad Mitchell broke the silence. "Do you need pallbearers?"