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The vast majority of Internet users want to be able to stop companies from tracking their online activity and feel the government should take a more active role in safeguarding their privacy, according to a poll by Consumers Union.
Consumers Union found that eight out of 10 respondents agreed they should be able to opt out of Internet tracking from a single location. That supports a "do not track" bill recently introduced by Sen. John "Jay" Rockefeller (D-W.V.).
The public interest group plans to present the survey Wednesday at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Internet privacy.
The Federal Trade Commission has also recommended that all companies be required to abide by a "do not track" mechanism — most likely implemented in browsing technology — that would block marketers from collecting and saving information about user activity online.
Consumers Union, which publishes Consumer Reports magazine, said it also found in its survey of 1,007 households last month that two-thirds of consumers feel the government should be involved in safeguarding online privacy.
"Although we live in an age of extensive sharing, very few people would agree that every piece of information they transmit should be available to everyone, for any conceivable purpose," Ioana Rusu, regulatory counsel for Consumer Union said in a statement. Rusu will testify Wednesday, along with officials from the FTC and Commerce Department at a hearing to review online privacy proposals. Several bills are being deliberated that would create first-time privacy rules.
There have been recent public episodes of questionable data collection — by Google through its Street View cars and Facebook through its sharing of data with third party partners. A flurry of data breaches in recent weeks have also raised new questions about how to better inform users when their information has been obtained without permission and how companies should better safeguard data.
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LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), SerComm Corporation, a leading manufacturer of IP camera, broadband and wireless networking equipment, today announced a Home Monitoring and Control Solution that takes advantage of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network. The collaboration and demonstration have been fostered at Verizon Wireless' LTE Innovation Center, which provides an environment for diverse companies to develop innovative products based on 4G LTE technology.
At CES 2011, the Home Monitoring and Control Solution will feature a standalone LTE- enabled IP camera, which enables a wide range of applications, including security surveillance, home automation and energy management, each with all real-time video and data accessible through mobile handsets and a Web portal. The SerComm LTE indoor/outdoor camera can be easily deployed anywhere with 4G LTE coverage and an AC power source, such as swimming pools, backyards, commercial parking lots, railroads, and pipelines, without worrying about wiring or Wi-Fi network installation. These LTE-enabled cameras can also be installed on police vehicles, school buses or other public transportation to provide real-time video surveillance to a central control station and law enforcement professionals.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
The standalone LTE-enabled Security IP Camera will be highlighted during CES from Jan. 6-9 in Verizon Wireless' booth (#35216 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center). For more information about the LTE Innovation Center and Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte. For more information about Verizon Wireless at CES, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow the company on Twitter at http://twitter.com/verizonwireless.
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Richards has decided to tell the UCI and the DCU about his experience with Rasmussen in March 2002. He is due to speak with the UCI this week.More at bicycling.com. And Millar's take. It's interesting to read the comments at the bicycling.com site. Apparently, most people prefer their tour politely doping news free.


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Protestors Falls Bushwalk
Once we got to Terania Creek camp ground, a short drive from The Channon, we weren't entirely sure where the track to the falls began. A few Lace Monitors (Goannas) darted about the area. We asked a man who was sitting at a table with a girl there in a wooden gazebo type structure to point us in the right direction. He led us back up the road we'd driven to get there to a small boardwalk which would take us on our way.
But not before summarising his life and situation for us. "I've got golden staph!" he admitted to us. I made eye contact with Anna and Paul who already began to give the man a wide berth. "And cancer." he continued "See? Look at these sores!" as he lifted up his pant leg to reveal a pale, withered leg. His clothes weren't in great shape either. "I've been trying to get to Brisbane hospital cos they won't take me at Lismore. So I've been living here for a while. I'd try for Brisbane but I can't afford the fuel. I'm really just waiting for the ranger to kick me out. " At this point I realized this strange mans eye weren't quite straight, and his teeth were severely distorted. "Basically I'm just waiting to die" he said, matter-of-factly. "Oh hey! Will you be around tonight? Cos there's something really special I can show you. Mushrooms! But not just any mushrooms, these one's glow in the dark!"
I must say, I was intrigued and had I not feared contracting some kind of disease from this odd character, I may have considered sticking around. I made a mental note about glowing mushrooms in September at terania creek camping ground and Paul, Anna and I set off for the falls. Here are a couple of the less gallery-worthy photos I'll just keep here in the blog. (That's what it's for!) You can find some more photos of the falls I've taken here, here and here.


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7:00am Monday 30th June 2014 in Local By William Tomaney, Reporter
A PUBLIC consultation on the future of Worcestershire's hospitals - including Kidderminster's - could take place in the autumn.
Health bosses say the future of acute hospital services in Worcestershire programmes - the county hospital review formally known as the joint services review - is on track for public consultation this autumn, having bee given the thumbs up by NHS England.
The health service's strategic sense check gave the programme permission to progress to a formal NHS England assurance panel at the end of next month.
The three clinical sub-groups - women's and children's, emergency care and planned care - have completed their modelling work and produced specifications which are now subject to financial scrutiny to ensure they are affordable to the health community in Worcestershire.
Nigel Beasley, chairman of the independent clinical review panel, which is checking the programme is coming up with ideas which would work, together the the West Midlands Clinical Senate, will be asked to assure themselves the specifications meet the recommendations set out in the panel's report in January.
Worcestershire County Council will establish a joint overview and scrutiny committee in conjunction with neighbouring councils to scrutinise the programme and public consultation, which is due later this year. The programme is also due to report on progress at the county's overview and scrutiny committee in July 15.
Public consultation on the review is set to start in September and run for 12 weeks. The hospital review has, however, constantly missed dates set out in its timetable since its original launch in 2012.
Jo Newton, chairman of the programme's board, said: "A great deal of progress has been made in the last few months and we are preparing for public consultation in the autumn. Clinicians across the county have worked hard to produce robust clinical models, which give us a blueprint for the future of hospital care in Worcestershire for many years to come."
Despite originally being threatened with closure, proposals from those in charge of the review now appear to be good news for Kidderminster, as they do not recommend any further downgrading of the site and could even see the facility gain some services.
Health bosses, however, have previously admitted the plan has not yet been costed and could not say what would be in the firing line if more money needed to be saved when costs were considered, which is expected to be soon.
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Yes, whilst it looks like KIdderminster Hospital will not suffer further downgrading or loss and may even gain because of capacity issues at Worcester, we need to see the financial outcomes and then of course what the wider public consultation impact is to be confident Kidderminster is ok
The people of Wyre Forest spoke clearly and loudly in support of retaining all current services (including a 13,000 strong petition) during the Kidderminster Hospital Alliance's (KHA) own public consultation in 2012/13 - something I hope that at the end of all of this is respected.
During this long process, the KHA has continued to be involved and called for retention and enhancement of services at Kidderminster. Transport links are crucial (and KHA have made this point as bus services are cut) because whilst specialist central services are vital in saving lives, ultimately patients in recovery (and relatives etc) do not want to be travelling miles to access a follow-up service, anymore than people do to access other services they need that are not labelled as 'emergency'.
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Alia Crum is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. She received her PhD from Yale University and BA degree from Harvard University. Dr. Crum's research focuses on how changes in subjective mindsets—the lenses through which information is perceived, organized, and interpreted—can alter objective reality through behavioral, psychological, and physiological mechanisms. Her work is, in part, inspired by research on the placebo effect, a robust demonstration of the ability of the mindset to elicit healing properties in the body. She is interested in understanding how mindsets affect important outcomes outside the realm of medicine, in domains such as exercise, diet and stress. More specifically, Dr. Crum aims to understand how mindsets can be consciously and deliberately changed through intervention to affect organizational and individual performance, physiological and psychological well-being, and interpersonal effectiveness. To date, her research has won several awards including a Thomas Temple Hoopes Prize, the William Harris Prize, and notoriety in several popular media including the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and in the The New York Times Magazine's 2007 "Year in Ideas." In addition to her academic research and teaching, Dr. Crum has worked as a clinical psychologist for the VA healthcare system and an organizational trainer and consultant, creating, delivering, and evaluating workshops on mindset change and stress management for organizations including UBS, Colgate Palmolive and the United States Navy.
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It just may become the American dream once again. Buying a house hasn't paid off for 6 years now. But prices have nosedived, and for many Nevadans…getting affordable again. As compliance specialist Nicole Larrimore told us, "Everybody's watching this market crash, saying 'I wish I could buy a home right now."
Apartment renting is at a high, and so are rents. There are people who want to buy homes, but money is tight, along with credit…or they're having trouble qualifying for financing. As Tammy Lancaster with the Nevada Rural Housing Authority told us, "One of the biggest hurdles to buying a home is the down payment for a lot of people in the low-to-moderate income range."
Problem solved for single mom Debra Christensen. Standing outside a newer home in a quiet neighborhood in Carson City, she proudly told us, "This is my house. Yes. I can do whatever I want with it. I don't have to move again if I don't have to."
Debra found out about a new money-saving program called "Home at Last Advantage" from her lender, New American Mortgage. She's now queen of her castle, giving us a private tour. Outside, she said, "My daughter and I just recently started talking about planting an herb garden back here now that the home is ours." Inside, she told us, "I love the floor plan of the house because this end of the house, it's my teenage daughter's room and her bathroom."
In this new program, the buyer gets a down payment that doesn't have to be repaid, and a low interest rate. They can also qualify for a mortgage tax credit equal to up to 35% of the mortgage interest. The only catch is, it's not for everybody. You have to live in an area of less than 100,000, which is any Nevada community outside of Reno and Las Vegas…and you also have to be someone who hasn't owned a house for at least 3 years.
Debra's almost-new home in Carson City is the same one she's been renting for $1,150 a month. As an owner, she's paying less now…"My mortgage payment is $150 less than what my rent payment was."
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I put together this mock after watching some film. I tried to focus on the the BPA, but found it hard to neglect the defensive side of the football. I have some form of faith in the O to come around this year, with a few picks for them included. I have not been commenting much lately, but bare with me because i have been observing everyday. This Mock is just to give you all a heads up on who I have been keeping an eye on..
Round 1- Sharrif Floyd DT Florida
I would love to see Joeckel or a Pass rusher at number 3. I think Joeckel will be picked before we us and I am not sold on any pass rusher for many reasons. I also like Milliner a lot, but I am not sure if RG will take the risk on a cornerback like him this high, plus he is from the south.. of Alabama...hmmm ehmmm. This is a big investment and I believe that we will get a consistent and solid player with Floyd.
Sharrif Floyd - 2012 Highlights ᴴᴰ (via ThatHighlightChannel)
The thing that impresses me the most about Floyd is his versatility and hustle. The guy just doesn't give up on plays, him and LHouston up front could rub off on the rest.
Declared for the 2013 NFL Draft…Played in 37 career games, making 26 starts as a Gator…Had 115 career tackles, 26.0 TFL, 4.5 sacks, a pass breakup, three blocked field goals and a forced fumble…His three career kick/punt blocks is tied for fifth in school history.
Appeared in and started all 13 games during the 2012 season…Was named First Team Defense AP All-SEC (DT), First Team Defense Coaches' All-SEC (DL), Sporting News All-American, Phil Steele Postseason All-SEC First Team (DL)…First defensive lineman at Florida since 2001 to earn All-America honors…Recorded 46 tackles on the season and led the team with 13.0 TFL, added one forced fumble and two blocked kicks...Registered a tackle for loss in nine of the 13 games…Recorded five tackles, including 2.0 sacks for a loss of 12 yards and blocked a field goal-against Louisville in the Sugar Bowl…Had one tackle for a loss of 16 yards at Florida State…Forced his first career fumble against Louisiana that led to a UF field goal…Recorded five tackles, three of which were TFL, against Missouri to earn the College Football Performance Award for Week 11 DL…Notched four tackles against Georgia, 2.0 TFL…Tallied four tackles and blocked a field goal against South Carolina…Recorded four tackles, 1.5 TFL, at Tennessee…Had a TFL in the first three games of the season (Bowling Green, Texas A&M and Tennessee). -gatorzone.com
Round 3- Tank Carradine DE Florida State
This is hoping that he is still there in the 3rd. His stock has been soaring and could be gone by the time we pick. This guy can tackle and has the nickname Tank for a reason.
FSU DE Tank Carradine Senior Highlights (via RayFoye Combo)
Carradine has a blend of immense burst and power off the line of scrimmage and possesses the speed to help against perimeter runs and passes. His tackle count for 2012 is unheard of for a defensive end, and that in combination with his size projects favorably for a starter's role in the NFL.
Carradine at times appeared to tire early in games for Florida State, something he contended was due to his backup rep count. Carradine told reporters after September's win over USF that he had to readjust his preparation and in-game energy management in order to account for his new role.
Where does he fit in the NFL?
The question for Carradine is not where does he fit as much as it is how far does he fall? CBS Sports has Carradine being selected in the third round of the 2013 draft, while most outlets are flagging him for injury and holding off on assessments and projections. When healthy, there is no doubt Carradine can play either defensive end position at a high level in a 4-3 scheme. -floridastate.rivals.com
Round 4- Leon Mcfadden CB Dan Diego St.
Miles Burris' teammate could help soldify the corner of the secondary. I have looked at the big boards and would rank him above some of the other corners that made it higher than him. Mcfadden 2.0 is a playmaker, is quick to get in on a pass defensed, and covers the run very well. Lets hope this guy makes it out of the third round. If he is not there and Mathieu is we should take him.
Leon McFadden Highlights (via Brian Murphy)
A candidate for both All-America and all-conference honors ... Great cover skills with opposing offenses routinely staying away from his side of the field ... Originally signed as a wide receiver, but converted to defensive back full time during 2009 fall camp ... 2009 and 2010 MWC all-academic selection ... SDSU scholar-athlete ... Also has contributed in the return game, returning punts ... Already tabbed preseason first-team all-conference for 2012 by Phil Steele, Lindy's Sports and Athlon Sports ... Has played in every contest since coming to campus as a true freshman in 2009 ... Enters his senior campaign with 27 career PBUs, which rank eighth in school history. -http://goaztecs.cstv.com
Yes that is right, he has not missed a game in college.
Round 5- Menelik Watson OT/OG Florida State
Here is another Florida guy and another Nole. He does a nice job of staying on his man. If he improves some small things he could be solid for us. He is a former basketball player from Britain, so maybe a little trash talk with Crawford would be appropriate if we did indeed take him. I had Jordan Mills here first but this may be too high for him.
Menelik Watson vs Miami (2012) (via Aaron Aloysius)
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2012:Junior college transfer who jumped into the starting lineup at right tackle after arriving in January and helped solidify the unit...started 12 of 13 games and boasted a season average grade of 76.2 percent...allowed just one sack all season...registered three knockdowns against both Boston College and Maryland... major contributor to an FSU offense in 2012 which will go down in school history as the most productive ever racking up a school record 6,591 yards which surpassed the 2000 team for the most yards...an outstanding blocker who played a key role in FSU's resurgent running game, which averaged 205.9 yards a game and produced a single-season record 40 rushing touchdowns...athletically-gifted big man from Manchester, Great Britain...played Division I basketball at Marist before transferring to Saddleback (Calif.) College, where he played football for the first time and emerged as one of the nation's top junior college tackles...selected as the Top Newcomer on Offense at the team's annual banquet.
PERSONAL:One of the nation's top junior college offensive tackles, who hails from Manchester, England...big, physical player who is considered to have some of the best feet in the nation for an offensive lineman and the quickness (clocked in the 4.7 range in the 40-yard dash) to be effective against the big, fast defensive ends at the college level...has an explosive first step, a constantly square body and serious downfield speed which projects him to be a solid blocker in both the passing and rushing game...rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports and a three-star offensive lineman by Rivals and Scout...helped Saddleback College (Mission Viejo, Calif.) to an 8-3 record, No. 5 ranking and berth in the Golden State Bowl...named second team Southern California Football Association All-Conference helping a Saddleback offense that led the SCFA in total offense (470.4 yards per game), ranked second in scoring offense (40.5 ppg), passing offense (338.6 yards per game), 24th in rushing offense (131.7)...trained as a basketball player his entire life in England until he played for the CDA Academy in Spain...wasn't introduced to football until arriving in America...actually signed a Division I basketball scholarship with Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and after a redshirt freshman season (2009-10), emerged as a team captain playing forward and center for the Red Foxes...averaged 4.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 29 games with 13 starts in his only season (2010-11) at Marist...ranks as the No. 5 junior college player by 247Sports, No. 9 junior college offensive tackle and No. 19 on the top-50 junior college players by Rivals...graduated from Burnage High School, in Manchester, England in 2006...selected Florida State over Auburn, Cal, Oklahoma, Oregon and Rutgers.
Round 6- Quanterus Smith DE Western Kentucky
I know, another DE and no offensive playmakers. I am trying to concentrate on the lines and have put a big emphasis on finding a pass rusher. With 12 1/2 sacks and 3 vs. Alabama and 5 vs. FIU, he did pretty well to deserve a pick up in the 6th round even after recovering from a torn ACL.
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The rosters of Sun Belt Conference teams have become required reading for NFL scouts, especially since Osi Umenyiora (picked in the second round of the 2003 draft by the Giants out of Troy) and DeMarcus Ware (first round, 2005, Dallas, Troy) started to consistently harass pro quarterbacks. Smith might not have quite the athleticism of those two Pro Bowlers, but his potential as a hand-down or stand-up pass rusher is intriguing.
Quanterus (pronounced quan-TERR-us) played in every game during his career with the Hilltoppers, starting two as a redshirt freshman (12 tackles, one for loss) before lining up with the first team 10 times the following year (47 tackles, 10.5 for loss, 4.5 sacks). Even though he only started six games of the 12 games in which he played in 2011, Sun Belt coaches still voted him second-team all-conference for his play, as his 11 tackles for loss (38 total) and 7.5 sacks gave opposing offenses headaches no matter when he stepped onto the gridiron. Smith's senior year got off to an excellent start. Through ten games, he was leading the nation in sacks with 12.5 before an ACL tear prematurely ended his season. His performance over those ten games was so dominating that he still finished as the FBS leader in sacks per game (1.25) and was named the 2012 Sun Belt Player of the year. It's unlikely that Smith will be able to contribute much in 2013, but if he checks out medically he could end up one of the steals of the draft.
Possesses the length pro coaches love to see on their defense. Flashes the explosion off the snap as an edge rusher to beat most college tackles to the back of the pocket. Agile enough to contain on the edge and move in space when asked to drop, as well as the motor to hustle down the line and fight to the quarterback until the ball is away. Plays the weak and strong sides of the formation, using extension and a bit more lower body strength than expected given his size to hold his own against right tackles. Hand use greatly improved between junior and senior seasons. Now possesses active, disruptive hands, constantly fighting for inside position and waxing blockers' hands off his body. Has the flexibility to dip his shoulder and reduce his surface area coming around the edge. Creative pass rusher who understands the art of the slow rush. Gets the offensive tackle to over-commit, then beats him with a rip to the outside or swim to the inside. Makes plays on coverage units as an interior presence.
Pad level coming off the ball is poor. Needs to learn fire off low, roll his hips through contact, and convert speed to power. Must work on tightening his path to the quarterback around the corner, as he can be ridden out of the pocket too easily. Cheats back off the line of scrimmage obviously when twisting with the defensive tackle. Needs to continue adding bulk and filling out his frame. Good first step, but isn't lightning quick. Coming off reconstructive knee surgery performed in November, and likely will not be able to contribute in 2012.
Mark Anderson
The part-time starter in 2011 managed to earn second-team All-Sun Belt honors (11 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks) in 2011 while also displaying great upside to NFL scouts due to his length and explosion off the edge as a pass rusher. He lined up as a starter full-time in 2012, showing a much improved all around game. Unfortunately, the 2012 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year tore his ACL in November, ending his senior season after just ten games. How Smith checks out medically will have a huge effect on his stock, but a team that feels good about his knee might feel the Hilltopper's skill as a pass rusher is worth investing a Day 2 pick on him. -nfl.com
Round 7- Jasper Collins WR Mount Union
Here is your play maker. Even though he is from division 3, he reminds me of Vincent Jackson a bit. He is from a school known for wideouts like Peirre Garcon and Cecil Shorts III. Plus as they say once a Raider always a Raider, even if it is purple. At 6'0 190 he has the size and he set a few records this year as well.
- 92 catches for 1,694 yards with 22 touchdowns. In the playoffs, he had 43 catches for 795 yards with 11 touchdowns which were all NCAA Division III records for the tournament
- Had nine 100-yard receiving games including career-high 12 catches for 228 yards and five TD's vs. Johns Hopkins (11/24/12)
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I have to go to work but here is my last pick until the comp picks and UDFAs..
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We need a new quarterback.
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Brett Favre isnt the answer. he never was, only for a year. we could have used that year to develop a new quarterback. one that we could have drafted last year, like maybe a second-rounder with first round potential, like this years Colt McCoy or Jimmy Claussen. McCoy is accually doing good for the Browns, but Claussen hasnt been the best because, like T-Jack, he was forced into the starting role early in his career, before he could develop. Joe Webb isnt the answer for next year either. Its time to draft a first round quarterback with the early pick that i know we are going to get. i dont follow college football so i dont know the big names that are out there. Post some thoughts of some names that are said a lot in college if you would like.
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The South Dakota Supreme Court has dismissed John Graham's effort to overturn his conviction through a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
Graham was convicted in 2010 of the December 1975 kidnapping and murder of American Indian Movement (AIM) activist Annie Mae Aquash. Aquash was one of the highest ranking female members of AIM. She was married at Wounded Knee and participated in AIM's 1973 occupation of the town.
Members of an AIM faction that included Leonard Peltier and John Graham accused Aquash of being a government informant. She was kidnapped from Denver, Colorado, by Graham, Arlo Looking Cloud, and Theda Clarke, driven to Rapid City, and then to the Badlands of South Dakota where Graham executed her.
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Earlier this year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released a report citing the most popular plastic surgery procedures of 2011. According to the Huffington Post, the report revealed that the total number of procedures performed nationwide in 2011 was nearly twice that recorded in 2000. Among the most popular of these procedures were minimally invasive cosmetic treatments, such as Botox and other injectables. Over the past year, nearly 90% of all plastic surgeries performed in the United States fell into this category. Depending on a patient's plastic surgery goals, minimally invasive procedures can be a cost-effective way to turn back the clock. However, as with any procedure, it is important to seek consultation and treatment from an experienced and board certified plastic surgeon.
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A.C. Lyles, a longtime producer for Paramount Studios, has died at the age of 95. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Lyles' 85-year career at the studio—he began as an usher in one of Paramount's movie theaters and then became a publicist before producing westerns in the 1950s and '60s and serving in recent years as a goodwill ambassador—stands out for its origin story as much as its duration; Lyles reportedly knocked on the studio's iconic gates when he came to Hollywood looking for a job. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1988.
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This clearly isn't the 2012 playoffs
The Kings have made this obvious, because if it was, Barrett Jackman would've walked on the plane back to St. Louis with this same stupid fucking look on his face.
Unfortunately this isn't 2012, but it is 2013 and TJ Oshie has more goals than Kopitar does this series. But it's okay because Tgays were irrelevant.
Who names their kid TJ anyways?
I guess it's all okay because the Slovenian Prince, Anze Kopitar, finished putting the dark circles underneath his eyes and scored a goal that was more relevant than David Backes' measly existence
This guys seriously makes 4 and a half million dollars a year?
Dustin Penner
Ah classic Penner
Seriously, Penner actually had a solid game contributing with a goal, some stone hand dekes, and solid hits like when he laid out that ass muncher oshie. But all and all Penner had a solid game that makes Ducks and Oilers fans think to themselves, "Fuck yourself Penner."
But honestly, lets make Colombus' year ad make this happen
Look at that sunset..
Next day post game prediction:
Ken Hitchcock puts the blame entirely on Tarasenko and he eats him. Halak will pull another groin and Dustin Brown will be suspended for "intent to injure". Darryl Sutter will talk about cows in a press conference and the Colombus franchise will burn down Jeff Carter's house.


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Paid movie extras are needed and they are turning out in droves.
The line at the Holiday Inn in Independence was long on Friday...with a lot of waiting.
Marvel feature film "The Avengers" is having an open casting call for extras all weekend and thousands showed up on the first day.
Extras are paid $10 an hour for the first 8 hours, with overtime after that.
A typical day on set is between 10-14 hours.
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Mortgage insurance puts roadblock on road to refinancing
Refinancing under the federal government's Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is likely to be much more difficult if you have mortgage insurance (MI). HARP was designed to allow a wide swath of homeowners with little to negative home equity the opportunity to refinance at low mortgage rates. In reality, many obstacles--from packaging those loans into riskier mortgage-backed securities (MBS), to lenders' reluctance to refi loans in good standing, to lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI)--have stood in the way of successful refis..
Under HARP, homeowners are technically allowed to refinance up to 125 percent of their home's value. Eligibility guidelines simply state that your loan must be owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and be in good standing. Homeowners must be able to qualify for the new loan under Fannie and Freddie's current guidelines.
In theory, MI wasn't supposed to complicate things. The rules are this: If you currently have MI and your loan-to-value (LTV) increases under your HARP refinance, you are not required to get a higher level of coverage for the new loan. If you currently do not have MI, but your LTV in the refinanced mortgage exceeds 80 percent, you don't need to get mortgage insurance.
But it's not nearly as simple as that.
The reality
The unfortunate reality is that underwater homeowners with MI cannot refinance as freely as those without MI.
What's the sticking point? Though HARP officially allows refinancing at LTVs of up to 125 percent, the mortgage market doesn't care what the program guidelines say. Any loans with LTVs higher than 105 percent have to be packaged for investors into different MBS that are considered higher-risk--meaning those loans are worth less to the lender.
Many mortgage lenders effectively refuse to let you refinance with them for anything higher than 105 percent. If you have MI coverage and your LTV is more than 105 percent, you are effectively cut off from other mortgage lenders for your refinance.
Lenders do not seem too motivated
What about your current mortgage lender? It's not likely to help you out, either.
Imagine that you are a mortgage lender. You have a bunch of homeowners paying 6 percent to 6.5 percent when current mortgage rates are around 5 percent. They pay on time each month and cannot refinance because they owe more than their homes are worth. These borrowers are paying premium interest rates compared to the open market, making them highly-valuable assets in the lender's portfolio, even more so as interest rates decline.
So, how motivated are you, the lender, to refinance these folks into current mortgage rates, even if they have pristine credit? The answer is not very.
You are out of luck if you have lender-paid MI
Another group of homeowners who can't get a HARP refi is those who currently have LMPI.
LPMI is, as the name implies, coverage paid for by your lender. You, the borrower, pay for the premiums indirectly by taking a higher interest rate on your mortgage.
Homeowners tend to choose this arrangement when it works out to be cheaper than traditional mortgage insurance. In other cases, a home builder might pay the premium as part of an incentive to get you to buy a home. In any event, there is currently no way to transfer your LPMI coverage to a new loan--so if you still need mortgage insurance as part of your refinance and you can't get new coverage, you won't be eligible for a HARP refi.
What you can do
If you have mortgage insurance and a high LTV, is there anything you can do?
An army of angry borrowers has put together an online petition. Besides adding your name to a petition, your other options include seeking loan modification help through HARP's sister program, the Home Affordable Modification Program, or a Federal Housing Administration short refinance.
The sad thing is today, the "wrong borrowers" who aren't underwater are the ones being offered HARP refinances.
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Gina Pogol has been writing about mortgages and finance since 1994. In addition to a decade in mortgage lending, she has worked as a business credit systems consultant for Experian and as an accountant for Deloitte. She graduated with high distinction from the University of Nevada with a bachelor of science in financial management.


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India Blackout & Knight Algo: US-India CYBER WAR Over Iranian Oil Purchases in GOLD
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India without electricity, without computers, without light, without trains, without industry …
India recently defied US Iranian oil sanctions by purchasing Iranian crude with GOLD.
There are 1000 ways to make war without waking the sheep-like mass.
War with Iran has nothing to do with any Iranian nuclear threat. Iran is classified as a "terrorist" state, because it denounced the U.S. oil agreements of 73, requiring that oil should be traded in US Dollars.
India is a leader in software engineering. This sector represents more than two millions direct jobs and 4 to 6 million indirect jobs. Bangalore, called Silicon City, is the Mecca of Indian IT. A $ 76 billions business in 2010, aiming $ 225 B in 2020. Indian companies engineered a great part of American Banks 's trading programs.
Most programmers use to keep a "back door", a secret entrance to update their program. Microsoft offered a back door to the American secret services, who use and abuse of it. It seems fair to me, that India played the same game Tuesday. Knight on Tuesday lost $ 440 million, three times their annual margin. Knight had to close their computers this week. Knight is dead.
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The North Dakota State University football staff is hosting a one-day camp for all players who will be high school seniors in the fall of 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Registration will be at the Fargodome and the camp will take place on Dacotah Field.
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Prayer Month
I would like to dedicate the month of December to prayer. I want to think about it, share quotes and testimonies about it, but most of all I just want to do it!
Here is something simple, yet profound that Jesus shared about prayer.
Luke 18:1
"And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;"
In our children's church this quarter, we have learned that a parable is a simple story that teaches a lesson. Here is the parable that Jesus shared that relates to prayer.
Luk 18:2-8 "saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?"
Persistence is one of the keys to our prayers being answered.
Blown Away – Part 3
As my sister Karen gave her eulogy of Tom, she mentioned that she had found my brother's prayer list as she was sorting through some of his belongings. It was 14 pages long. Wow! Tears filled my eyes. Later, when the family was all together at Karen's house, I asked if I could see the list. It was incredible. I saw names of individuals and names of churces. Everything was organized into categories such as family members, missionaries, people I have witnessed to, etc. I saw some names of people I haven't heard from or let alone even thought of in years, but Tom thought of them and prayed for them. My mom mentioned that he went through his list every Friday. I was totally blown away! As I was thinking about this prayer list, a scripture came to my mind. These are words that Jesus spoke about prayer.
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Mathew 6:6
I can't help but believe that my brother who prayed much in secret is now being rewarded openly in the presence of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Tom, although you have departed from this earth, I know God is still working in people's hearts and lives through the prayers that you prayed for them. Thank you for the example you left that is challenging me to want to pray more. Perhaps one day, when we reach the other side, God will reveal to us just how much truth is in this quote.
"More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of."
Alfred Lord Tennyson
Great Quote On Prayer
Every converted sinner is a soul revived to prayer. Every saint restored from backsliding, is a soul returned to the life and power of prayer. Every congregation enjoying an outpouring of the Spirit, is a congregation revived and alive to the prayer meeting.
The Prayer Meeting and Its History, J. B. Johnston
Got Milk?
Got milk? Got pasteurized milk? You might want to thank God and Louis Pasteur, who died on this day in 1895. I like the quote of Pasteur at the bottom of this American minute below. I am so thankful to know that there is a loving Creator and that my life is not just a series of mere random events!
American Minute with Bill Federer
September 28
He developed vaccines for rabies and anthrax, revolutionized medicine
with his germ theory of disease, and laid the foundation for the
control of tuberculosis, cholera, diphtheria and tetanus.
While Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at Lille University in France,
he developed the process of "Pasteurization" of milk.
This was Louis Pasteur, who died SEPTEMBER 28, 1895.
President Eisenhower wrote January 8, 1954:
"Pasteurization of milk has prevented countless epidemics and saved
thousands of lives."
President Johnson stated April 7, 1966:
"Years ago Louis Pasteur said, 'I hold the unconquerable belief that
science and peace will triumph over ignorance and war; that nations
will come together not to destroy, but to construct; and that the
future belongs to those who accomplish most for humanity.'"
President George H.W. Bush stated February 13, 1989:
"You know, Louis Pasteur once said: 'Chance favors only the prepared
mind.'…For America to be prepared for the future, our children must
be educated."
Dr. Louis Pasteur wrote:
"The more I study nature, the more I stand amazed at the work of the
There is something in the depths of our souls which tells us that the
world may be more than a mere combination of events."
Do Something Today!
It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little – do what you can. ~Sydney Smith
I found this quote that I really liked. Then I remembered a poem that I liked that goes along with it. May you have a great day doing a little something for somebody. :-)
Are you almost disgusted with life, little man?
I'll tell you a wonderful trick
that will bring you contentment, if anything can
Do something for somebody, quick!
Are you awfully tired with play, little girl?
Wearied, discouraged, and sick-
I'll tell you the loveliest game in the world,
Do something for somebody quick!
Though it rains like the rain of the flood, little man
and the clouds are forbidding and thick,
You can make the sun shine in your soul, little man
Do something for somebody, quick!
Though the stars are like brass overhead, little girl,
and the walks like a well-heated brick
and our earthly affairs in a terrible whirl,
Do something for somebody, quick!
Author unknown
Friday's Featured Quote
"All human discoveries seem to be made only for the purpose of
confirming more and more strongly the truths that come from on high
and are contained in the Sacred Writings."
Sir John Frederick Herschel on the Bible
Love This Quote
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do
something. What I can do, I should do and, with the help of God, I
will do."
Edward Everett Hale
What Would Happen If A President Said This Today?
American Minute with Bill Federer
March 30
During the Civil War, after issuing his Emancipation Proclamation,
President Abraham Lincoln set a National Day of Humiliation, Fasting
and Prayer, MARCH 30, 1863, stating:
"It is the duty of nations…to own their dependence upon the
overruling power of God, to confess their sins…with assured hope
that genuine repentance will lead to mercy…
The awful calamity of civil war…may be but a punishment inflicted
upon us for our presumptuous sins."
Lincoln continued:
"We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven…
We have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no other nation has
ever grown.
But we have forgotten God.
We have forgotten the gracious Hand which preserved us in peace, and
multiplied and enriched and strengthened us; and we have vainly
imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings
were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own."
Lincoln concluded:
"Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too
self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving
grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us!
It behooves us then to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to
confess our national sins and to pray for…forgiveness."
Oh My! The Wings Part.
There are two lasting bequests we can give our children: One is roots, the other is wings." Hodding Carter
I heard about this quote a couple of years ago from a missionary that came and preached in one of our services. We have been laboring on the roots part for many years, but tomorrow, weather permitting, my son is going to experience the wings part. Paul, who wants to become a pilot completed the first part of an online pilot's training course. For completing it, he has earned a complimentary first flight lesson, which he will be taking tomorrow at a nearby flight school. In a sense he is "getting his wings". He's excited. I'm a little nervous. Y'all pray for me and for a safe flight for Paul.


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Barron: Paladino is a Sick, Racist, Homophobic Loose Cannon
posted by Mary Alice Miller
Mon, 10/11/2010 - 3:58pm
In the wake of Carl Paladino's assertions before an Orthodox Jewish group that he doesn't want children "to be brainwashed into thinking homosexuality is an equally valid and successful option" and marching in the Gay Pride parade "is not the example that we should be showing our children and certainly not in our schools," Charles Barron weighed in.
"I think Paladino is a sick, racist, homophobic loose cannon," said the Freedom Party candidate for Governor.
Barron took the opportunity to explain his own nuanced position on the issue. "I am a strong supporter of civil unions," Barron said. "I voted positively on all legislation in the City Council regarding civil union and gay rights. I believe homosexuals deserve equal protection under the law, like everyone else." By contrast, Paladino said "as governor he would veto gay marriage and civil unions."
Barron's position on gay marriage is somewhat reserved. "My conviction on gay marriage is based on my definition of marriage, which is between a man and a woman." Barron cautioned that he "would not like to impose my values on the state. Nor would I take a position in opposition to heterosexual marriage." He added, "I am not going to abandon that position to appease others."
"People are already living together in civil union. I support that," he said.
Barron, who has been married to his wife Inez for 27 years said, "Marriage is an institution I hold in high value. I define it as a union of a man and a woman."
Broadening the topic, Barron offered a criticism of "the gay movement's focus on this singular issue." Seemingly "Nothing else in the world matters. I don't see them on other civil rights issues as individuals. Nor as a group or coalition of organizations," he said. "When we die at the hands of police, we don't hear from them."
When asked that some gays say Blacks don't show up for their issues, Barron said "That is not true. Blacks as a community are all over the map. Black elected officials, individuals and groups support the civil rights of gays and others – Vietnamese, Iraqis, and Indigenous Americans. Throughout history, Blacks have been supportive of others. During the Irish Independence Movement, there was Frederick Douglass and Stokely Carmichael. Yet, when the Irish gay Council Speaker was asked to support the Sonny Carson street re-naming, she refused."
Barron has another criticism of the gay movement. "I do not like when gays try to compare their movement to the Black movement," he said. "They were not stolen from their lands, lynched, worked to death, whipped, hung, or had their genitals cut off. They have no comparison to our experience in America. I am supportive of gay rights and civil unions. I am supportive of (white) women's rights. Women have no comparison. The only ones who have a comparative holocaust would be the Indigenous Americans, who are still subjected to oppression."
If pressed, Barron said he would vote "no" on gay marriage. "If I had a choice, I would not impose my values on the state. But, don't tell me I have to abandon my values. That I am not going to do."
If gay marriage passed, Barron said he would not fight it. "People can do what they want. I have a lot of gay friends. There are gays in the movement."
Barron said he has taken progressive stances on other controversial issues. He is pro-choice and opposes the death penalty.
Barron cautioned that these are his personal positions, not the official position of the Freedom Party. He is campaigning on issues "everybody can agree with" – public education, reasonable MTA fairs, a living wage, equitable distribution of income, "and of course I am against stop-and-frisk and police brutality." The Freedom Party has not had a platform convention, and will not have one before the election. Barron assumes that among the 43,000 signatures obtained by the Freedom Party, there is diversity. Asked if any gay groups participated, Barron replied, "Not that I know of. Everyone is welcome."
"I am trying to be as open and honest as I can, with the hope that it doesn't hurt anybody," Barron said. "These are my convictions, and I stand by them."


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More than 70 students serve in leadership positions in College Ministries each year through volunteer, work study, and elected congregation council positions. Students provide leadership in all areas of our ministry. We invite you to consider offering your gifts by serving in a leadership position in College Ministries.
Meet the Congregational Council for 2013-2014:
President: Joshua Davis
Vice-President: Sarah Nicla
Secretary: Hans Becklin
Treasurer: Grace Gast
Deacon of Community Action: Makayla Marinack
Deacon of Global Concerns: Meggie DeJong
Deacon of Outreach: Rachel Roe
Deacon of Spiritual Formation: Chase Racek
Deacon of Worship: Becca Rudquist
As a community of faith, the Luther College Congregation seeks to be a place of Christian hospitality, celebrating the diverse gathering of the Body of Christ through its commitment to ecumenical conversation and partnership. As a Lutheran congregation, we also bear a calling to communicate our Lutheran identity. Serving on the Student Congregation Council requires a commitment to Christ's ministry and support of the Luther Congregation and Luther College as ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The Luther Congregation Council meets throughout the year (Tuesdays at 9:40am) to discuss, plan, and lead the ministry of the Luther Congregation. Each of these positions requires a significant commitment of time and energy. A brief summary of each position is listed below.
Leads meetings, sets agenda with input from other council members and campus pastors; represents Congregation at Board of Regents' meetings, Student Senate, and other groups as needed. Currently held by Joshua Davis (email@example.com).
Represents Congregation in lieu of president, serves as liaison for College Ministries groups such as Catholic Student Community, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Student Group, Muslim Student Association and Allies, and the Interfaith Student Association. Currently held by Sarah Nicla (firstname.lastname@example.com).
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Coordinates formation of Bible Study and book discussion groups, plans special events through the year. High time commitment at the beginning of each semester forming groups and gathering resources. Currently held by Chase Racek (email@example.com).
Coordinates service projects of the Congregation including Fall and Spring Fling and Adopt-a-Grandparent. High time commitment around events, particularly Fall and Spring Fling. Currently held by Makayla Marinack (firstname.lastname@example.com).
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Coordinates the Outreach Ministry of the Congregation. In coordination with College Ministries staff, the Outreach Assistant (a work-study position), and team leaders: establishes teams and leaders, coordinates outings, plans a fall outreach retreat (and possibly other retreats in J-term or spring), leads Outreach leaders meetings, plans Closing Vespers, plans in-reach opportunities on campus. Together with the Outreach Assistant, serves as liaison between churches and team leaders. High time commitment. Currently held by Rachel Roe (firstname.lastname@example.com).
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Made it out Thurs. evening on the River again and managed to put 5 in the boat, things started off slow untill the last 15 mins of shooting time. Dropped 4 birds from the boat and while doing a retrieve they started comming in and managed 1 more, locked up but they were flaring because my bud was standing in the middle of the deke's and there was nothing we could do.
No BLING this time?
No BLING
Some friends made it out for a field shoot this AM and shot 15, and 13 BANDS!!!!!!!
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After the Hoos went on the road and notched a blowout loss followed by a dominant win, Wahoo fans wondered: which UVA team would show up in Virginia's home opener against Wake Forest? Back at JPJ, the Hoos continued to put it together, controlling the game from start to finish in a dominating 74-51 victory. The win moves UVA to 2-0 in ACC play and 11-4 on the season, while Wake follows up their win over UNC by dropping to 11-4 (1-1 ACC).
Virginia ran out to a quick 11-0 lead and never looked back. When Wake Forest used an 11-3 run to close a 17 point UVA lead to 9 points, the Hoos scored 12 of the first half's final 16 points, capped by a Joe Harris buzzer beater 3 (Check out the video!) to go into halftime leading 41-24. The second half was again all Virginia, as the Hoos led by as many as 32 points before bringing in the walk-ons with 4 minutes to play.
Joe Harris showed no lingering effects from his concussion sustained Saturday in Tallahassee, finishing the game with 11 points on 4 of 8 shooting, and 3 of 6 from behind the arc. He looked confident and aggressive, but didn't force things. That's the Harris this team needs down the stretch. Malcolm Brogdon led the Hoos, shooting an efficient 6 of 8 for 14 points and grabbing six rebounds. Justin Anderson added 11 more, while Gill finished with 10. The team made 50% of its field goals, including 7 of 14 from behind the arc.
Defensively, UVA absolutely smothered the same Wake team that put up 73 points on North Carolina. The Deacons finished with 15 turnovers, 9 in the first half, as a persistently aggressive on-ball defense gave them fits. When they did manage to get shots off, players were constantly contested and shots were way off - if stats were kept for number of air balls, Wake Forest may have set a record. Virginia didn't allow second chances, rebounding 85% of Wake's misses (and grabbing 31% of their own).
(The only area in which Virginia struggled, once again, was free-throw shooting, where the team shot 65%).
It's tough to imagine how this same Wake Forest team beat North Carolina just days earlier, but the Demon Deacons have always displayed an extreme home/road split, and that continued tonight. Luckily, UVA has completed their series with Wake Forest, and won't have the chance to stumble in Winston-Salem.
The team looks to have meshed nicely since the Tennessee loss, but Tony Bennett must ensure that the Hoos keep it up on a tough road trip. UVA will head to Raleigh to play at NC State on Saturday, then will have a quick turnover before they take on Duke on ESPN's "Big Monday." (Coach Bennett indicated that the team will stay in North Carolina between games).