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Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey announced on Monday that running back Maurice Jones-Drew will miss next Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
Mularkey said that Jones-Drew hurt his left foot on the first play of the game in the Jaguars' 26-23 overtime loss to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. He carried the ball two times before exiting.
Jones-Drew was seen on the sideline in a walking boot with crutches. The UCLA product has 86 carries for 414 yards and a touchdown in six games this season.
Mularkey said on Monday that he has no further timeline for Jones-Drew. Rashad Jennings replaced him on Sunday and carried the ball 21 times for 44 yards and a score.
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A measure to increase the budget authority of federal CIOs and to change IT procurement was added as an amendment to the Defense authorization bill on June 14. The overall National Defense Authorization Act passed the House by a vote of 315 to 108.
The Federal IT Procurement Reform Act (FITARA), which was co-sponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and passed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in March, was added to the Defense bill on a voice vote, along with a number of other bipartisan measures. FITARA updates the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, which itself was passed as a section of a Defense authorization bill.
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However, the FITARA that is now heading toward become law has been amended in some significant ways since passing committee. Lawmakers removed language that appeared to tip the scales in favor of open source over proprietary software – a change sought by many in industry. The legislation also now calls for the federal IT Dashboard to track "steady state" or operations and maintenance spending, and clarifies that agency CIOs have hiring authority over deputies and associate CIOs at large bureaus and agency components.
The measure puts "real meaning behind the term 'chief information officer,'" Issa said in remarks on the House floor. "Never again will someone have that title and have no budget authority or responsibility. When a program goes right, the chief information officer is responsible. When a program goes awry, it's his or her job to make it right."
"There are more than 250 identified CIOs in the federal government, yet none possess the necessary authority to effectively manage IT investments," said Connolly in an e-mailed statement. "This has resulted in duplicative and wasteful IT spending, with taxpayers forced to foot the bill for massive IT program failures that ring up staggeringly high costs, but exhibit astonishingly poor performance."
'Never again will someone have that title [CIO] and have no budget authority or responsibility.' -- Rep. Darrell Issa
The bill also pushes the acceleration of cloud computing technology, and tries to reduce duplication in IT contracts by requiring the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to weigh in on the creation of new government-wide contract vehicles. It also adds new rigor to the calculation of savings from data center optimization.
The White House threatened to veto the $638 billion Defense bill in a June 11 policy statement, for reasons wholly unrelated to FITARA. The administration has yet to offer comment on FITARA, but back in January, federal CIO Steven VanRoekel told the House Oversight committee that he already has the authority under the law to accomplish many of the policy goals spelled out in the bill. The Senate has yet to hold hearings on the bill, but the issue of CIO authority was the subject of a recent hearing by the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee.
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Since opening in 1913, Hôtel Plaza Athénée has been the choice of celebrities wishing to experience the energy and elegance of this unique city. The hotel is located on the prestigious avenue Montaigne, home of Parisian haute couture with exclusive labels such as Dior, Chanel and Valentino. Near the Eiffel Tower and River Seine, in the heart of the Triangle d'Or area, the hotel also enjoys incredible views over Paris.
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I was able to get it to work.. it seems to work ok now.. I don't know what in the world happened but now it's working except for one more problem.. I am using a mod called MoCreatures..
I need it to stop it from destroying WildHorse from the mocreatures.. Except in the log it states it is not a valid entity.. Does anyone know what those entity names are for MoCreatures?
Its nice that this works with Vanilla but... How do I encoporate this to work with MoCreatures?
I just wish to say that I have tried everything when it came to configuring the settings for this... To prevent certain mobs being destroyed with the Killmobs command
I have tried entity IDs.. Names.. All sorts. .and it STILL Kills everything except for wolves.. ITs like this plugin is ignoring the configuration all together.. I dont get it..
I dont know what i am doing wrong honestly.. But any advise would be apprecaited..
I can still use this plugin.. I just wont be able to use killmobs command.. So far its not destroying anything else important with the auto one. but.. its just not working period...
Yep I just confirmed it this plugin is overriding my custom config... a file found called OLDconfig.yml it has my old Config.....
#Should clearlag reset the config (more stable), or attempt to add the new paths into your config?
# -- Puting this as false wont reset your config, but may cause bugs.. Still in testing!
force-update: false
... It is set to false.. in in the bloody ell is going on?
I need this to work for 1.6.4 Cauldron Server. (Which I have the latest)... anyway to fix this?
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Cellist, Anthony Sayer, with over 40 years in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra reflects on his career.
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Joining an orchestra.
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Musician Lalo Izquierdo demonstrates the technique for playing one of the earliest Peruvian percussion instruments - the quijada or donkey jawbone.
The development of the guzheng
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Chinese musician Winnie Wong discusses the origins, history and construction of the guzheng or Chinese zither before giving a performance.
The sarode - construction and playing techniques
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With the help of a novice male singer and a professional, choral expert, Gareth Malone demonstrates how singers make a big but pleasant sound without shouting.
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I've been making this gluten free vegan vanilla ice cream for the last couple of years. Way back when in my New York days, my raw food friends turned me on to the fact that cashews make an amazing substitute for dairy. I love this ice cream and have been known to chow on it late night :-)
- 1 cup cashews
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- 1 pinch celtic sea salt
- In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend on high speed
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- The New York City Vegetarian Food Festival - March 3rd & 4th, 2012!
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3) IN TPC-C, Oracle had to pull a $5million benchmark-special software price cut to deliver an SSD result that was cost competitive with HDD. Back-out the pricing trickery, and the SSD based storage was several million dollars more than an HDD system.
Have you seen an SSD system that has actually shown itself to be "significantly more cost effective"?
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Windows 8.1 brings together everything you do across all your devices whether at work or on the go. Windows helps you stay productive and connected while mobile. Windows allows you to create a truly one of a kind experience that is made for the way you work. Whether you're brand new to Windows 8.1, or just want a refresher, this quick guide will show you the basics and beyond.
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Project Siena: Enabling Business Users to Create Mobile Apps for the Enterprise
I'm back from vacation and it seems that in the last 3 weeks loads has going on! Microsoft has introduced Project Sienna which is a great tool for the LOB to create applications for Windows 8. Actually it's a WYSIWYG Editor which helps to easily create a GUI for accessing data. On the TechNet blog you'll find detailed Information and a great Video which Shows the power of Sienna. Please follow the link to TechNet to learn more.
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Yammer updates its apps for Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone, iPad and Android
Microsoft has updated all Clients for Yammer including Windows, Windows Phone, iPhone, iPad and Android. You'll get loads of new Features which you can all find on the Yammer blog.
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Microsoft has announced a new feature within Office 365 called "Office 365 Message Encryption". This enables you to send encrypted emails to any other mail service. Check the Office 365 blog for more Details. The article explains how to Setup the new Feature. Good read. There is also a FAQ section which includes:
Q. When will Office 365 Message Encryption be available?
A. Office 365 Message Encryption will be available for purchase during the first quarter of 2014, and customers who are currently using Exchange Hosted Encryption (EHE) will be upgraded to Office 365 Message Encryption beginning in the same timeframe. EHE customers can learn more about the upgrade by visiting the EHE Upgrade Center.
Q: How do I get Office 365 Message Encryption?
A: Office 365 Message Encryption will be available as part of Windows Azure Rights Management. Office 365 Enterprise E3 and E4 users will get Office 365 Message Encryption at no extra cost. We're including it in Windows Azure Rights Management, which is already part of the E3 and E4 plans. We're also including it in the standalone version of Windows Azure Rights Management, without raising the price of that service. Office 365 Message Encryption is available as an add-on for other Office 365 plans and for standalone plans. For example, Exchange Online Kiosk Plan 1 and Plan 2 customers will be able to add the service to their subscriptions at a cost of $2 per user per month.
Office 365 Message Encryption is also available to Exchange on-premises customers who purchase Windows Azure Rights Management service. Office 365 Message Encryption requires on-premises customers to route email through Exchange Online, either by using Exchange Online Protection for email filtering or by establishing hybrid mail-flow.
Q. I am currently an Exchange Hosted Encryption (EHE) Subscriber. What happens to my subscription?
Customers who are currently using Exchange Hosted Encryption (EHE) will be upgraded to Office 365 Message Encryption beginning in the first quarter of 2014. EHE customers can learn more information about the upgrade by visiting the EHE Upgrade Center.
Q. How does Office 365 Message Encryption relate to other encryption technologies?
A. A variety of encryption technologies work together in Office 365 to provide protection for emails at rest and in transit:
- TLS encrypts the tunnel between mail server to help prevent snooping/eavesdropping.
- SSL encrypts the connection between mail clients and Office 365 servers.
- BitLocker encrypts the data on the hard drives in the datacenter so that if someone gets unauthorized access to the machine they can't read it.
- Information Rights Management. Windows Azure Rights Management in Office 365 prevents sensitive information from being printed, forwarded, or copiedby unauthorized people inside the organization.
- S/MIME is an encryption scheme that uses client-side encryption keys, popular for some government B2B scenarios. Read more about the upcoming S/MIME enhancements in Office 365 here.
Office 365 Message Encryption is designed to help you send confidential messages to people outside your company simply and securely, without the administrative overhead required to use S/MIME or similar technologies. It's an outside-the-company companion to Information Rights Management, which is why it's included as part of the Windows Azure Rights Management offering.
Link: http://blogs.office.com/b/office365tech/archive/2013/11/21/introducing-office-365-message-encryption-send-encrypted-emails-to-anyone.aspx
Surface Pro 2 boots within seconds
When I started at Microsoft a month ago I received a Surface RT and a Surface Pro. The Surface Pro is a fully Business enabled device which can be integrated in the Active Directory and which can run all Windows Desktop apps. The Surface Pro is pretty fast as it contains a Intel Core processor but when I received the new Surface Pro 2 last week based on the Haswell processor I couldn't stop smiling. The devices is even faster and a complete boot takes only a few seconds. I've recorded a quick Video. If you're interested just click the link.
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Free Ebook: Introducing Windows 8.1 for IT Professionals
Microsoft Press has published a new article on it's blog about a free Windows 8.1 ebook. The book should should help IT professional to get a technical overview of Windows 8.1. Please visit the Microsoft Press blog to get Access to the ebook.
Link: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2013/10/14/free-ebook-introducing-windows-8-1-for-it-professionals.aspx
Desktop Hosting Reference Architecture
A new article on virtualization.com refers to new reference architecture documents available from Microsoft. Both documents include a blueprint for a secure, multi-tenant desktop hosting infrastructure based on Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012 SP1 Virtual Machine Manager. To learn more please visit virtualization.com or download the documents directly from the Microsoft website.
Link: http://virtualization.info/en/news/2013/10/paper-microsoft-desktop-hosting-reference-architecture-guides.html
Direct Link: Desktop Hosting Reference Architecture Guide | Windows Azure Desktop Hosting Reference Architecture Guide
Microsoft released third update of Lync client for mobile platforms
Microsoft has released the third update of the Lync client for Windows Phone and iOS on iPad and iPhone. The downloads are now available from the platforms app stores. The new update delivers two main improvements which includes the ability to join a Lync meeting without having a Lync account and and starting a unscheduled meeting with multiple participants from a mobile device. The Lync team had published a more detailed blog post with screenshots. Please follow the link to the official Lync blog.
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The NBA regular season is winding down and the focus is shifting for some to the playoffs. For others who's team didn't make it that far, the focus is shifting, or has already been shifted, to the NBA draft. The lottery will be held next month to determine the drafting order for all the lottery teams.
A lot of stock has been put on how exciting this young draft class is. The top three picks have been said to be almost certain All-Stars. With that kind of talent getting ready to come in, we have seen some pretty bad play on the court from teams wanting to secure one of those picks. However, what would happen if those kids decided to stay in college another year?
Jabari Parker (Duke) and Joel Embiid (Kansas) have been nearly a lock for a top three pick, along with Andrew Wiggins (Kansas). Recently though, a report came out that said both Parker and Embiid have been seriously considering returning back to school for their sophomore season. If you listened to Parker in his postgame interview after Duke lost to Mercer in the first round of the NCAA tournament, you could hear how disappointed he was and how he said his time at Duke so far has been "incomplete".
If both decide to return to school and forgo the NBA this season, it really can change the outlook for some NBA teams. For starters, it basically guarantees that Andrew Wiggins would be a lock for the number one overall pick, which the Jazz still have a great shot at landing if the ping pong balls fall the right way. Secondly, after Wiggins, there is talent, but not nearly as much talent as there was with Parker and Embiid.
Those two have been regarded as possible franchise changing type players. With them not declaring, it moves guys like Dante Exum (solid pick), Julius Randle (hasn't declared yet), Marcus Smart, and Aaron Gordon higher up the draft board. Randle is probably the best player out of those four and has just as good of a chance to become an All-Star as Wiggins, Parker, and Embiid.
However, for teams like the Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, and Sacramento Kings who could possibly be drafting between picks five through seven, the news of those two not declaring could be very disappointing. If the Jazz draft at five, with Wiggins, Randle, Exum already gone, they would basically get the leftovers of Gordon and Smart. Gordon is a lengthy, athletic wing, but is said to be a "tweener", meaning GM's are not sure if he will play the power forward or small forward position in the NBA. Smart brings defense and knows how to score, but is awful from three point range.
If Embiid and Parker decide that it is in their best interest to return to college, the Jazz should put all their hope in landing a top two pick. Other than Wiggins and Randle, I don't see many guys in this draft that can change a franchise for the Jazz. Chad Ford, ESPN Insider, said that a lot of GM's are feeling like the two staying in college is going to happen, but he thinks that those feelings are "premature". We will have to wait and find out, but if Parker and Embiid decide to stay, this draft just changed a lot.


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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who played a central role in the government's response to the financial crisis of 2008-2009, is joining private equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC. The firm announced Saturday that Geithner […]
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I got into jewelry making -in a big way- about 10 years ago, and since then, have amassed quite a collection of beads and supplies.
A few years ago, my friend Liv gave me some really special little fruit beads… and I never used them because they always seemed TOO special! But now that spring is officially here, and I'm making work EVERY DAY, I think the time has finally come!
I thought I'd do a little research first, because I'm nerdy like that ;-) …so I've been putting together a Pinterest board of all my favorite vintage fruits! (The board started out focused on jewelry, but expanded to other vintage fruit images/patterns & products when they were too good to pass on):
And this evening I did a few design sketches.
Stay tuned to see which design(s) I end up making! :-)
A finished pair of retro fruit earrings….
I'm wearing these babies out tonight, so I'll see if I can get a pic of 'em in action! ;-)
Today I reworked my recent strawberry earring design.
I wanted the new version(s) to be lighter in weight, so instead I used little hearts for the strawberries <3
If you're interested in purchasing them, I made 2 pairs of each design, which are for sale in my Etsy Shop!
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"This new programme allows LOTRO subscribers to receive an Amazon voucher for each friend that they successfully refer ( subject to terms and conditions )."
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Think Packers fans want to forget about that? Well here's a chance for some retribution.
Aaron Rodgers brings a similar offensive unit back this season, minus Greg Jennings, but with Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson, James Jones, and JerMichael Finley, he'll make do. One of the league's top offenses will be matched up against one of its top defenses.
San Francisco's biggest offseason losses were receiver Michael Crabtree (Achilles surgery) and safety Dashon Goldson (signed with Tampa Bay). To replace Crabtree, the 49ers acquired veteran Anquan Boldin in exchange for a measly 6th round pick, but losing Goldson's 69 tackles and team-high 3 interceptions could be rough. Unproven 5th year pro CJ Spillman (54 career tackles) will likely be the starter Sunday.
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The Ravens will be without former #1 receiver Anquan Boldin, and they're now looking for 3rd year pro Torrey Smith to really breakout. Additionally, last year's starting tight end Dennis Pitta, who caught 61 passes in 2012 (tied with Ray Rice for 2nd on the team) will also be sorely missed. As a result, a lot of pressure falls on the shoulders of reigning Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco.
On the defensive side, it will be interesting to see how Denver does without linebackers Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil, two huge contributors in 2012 who combined for 29.5 sacks and 12 forced fumbles. 6th year pro Wesley Woodyard will be the teams top linebacker until Miller returns (after his 6-game suspension).
Dumervil, meanwhile, will be wearing the other jersey Thursday night. But for as many questions as there are with Denver's defense, Baltimore has them beat. Apart from entering the season without Ray Lewis and Ed Reed for the first time in over a decade, the Ravens lost safety Bernard Pollard and linebacker Dannell Elerbe (the team's two leading tacklers in '12). Haloti Ngata and Terrell Suggs will be leading the charge up front with the difficult task of slowing down the future Hall of Famer Manning.
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Poll: Americans Oppose Forced Arbitration, Demand Corporations Be Held Accountable
Wide support exists across party lines for Arbitration Fairness Act; consumers, employees from around U.S. lobby lawmakers today
Washington, DC – Americans widely oppose corporations using mandatory binding arbitration clauses in the fine print of consumer and employment contracts, according to national polling of likely voters conducted by Lake Research Partners.
Forced arbitration clauses are hidden in the fine print of everything from cell phone, home, credit card and retirement account terms of agreement to employment and nursing home contracts. Just by taking a job or buying a product or service, consumers and employees are forced to give up their right to take their case to court if they are harmed by a corporation.
The poll results bolster already heightened scrutiny by lawmakers of credit cards, mortgages, and other common consumer and employee contracts. The bipartisan Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1020) was introduced by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) in the House of Representatives and will be introduced in the Senate by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) today. The measure will ensure that the decision to arbitrate is made voluntarily and after a dispute has arisen, so corporations cannot manipulate the arbitration system in their favor at the expense of consumers. The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S. 512 / H.R. 1237), introduced by Sens. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts.
"The findings show clearly that Americans strongly oppose forced arbitration, and they see the Arbitration Fairness Act as a remedy. Not only is there real intensity to this view, but it traverses traditional partisan divides," said Lake Research Partners President Celinda Lake. "Forced arbitration clauses – which are buried in the fine print of employment and consumer contracts – are another example of corporations taking advantage of ordinary Americans. The public supports the Arbitration Fairness Act because equal justice under the law is a core American value."
The poll shows that:
The results were unveiled today at a press conference in Washington, D.C., organized by the Fair Arbitration Now Coalition, which represents consumers, employees, homeowners and franchise holders. The groups range from Public Citizen, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the National Employment Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice to the National Consumer Voice for Long-Term Care, Home Owners for Better Building and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights.
"The Arbitration Fairness Act does not seek to eliminate arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution agreed to voluntarily after a dispute arises," the groups wrote last month in a letter to lawmakers. "Its sole aim is to end the unscrupulous business practice of forcing consumers and employees into biased arbitrations by binding them long before any disputes arise."
More than 50 consumers, employees and advocates lobbied lawmakers today to pass the Arbitration Fairness Act. They came from Alabama, California, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia to speak about how forced arbitration makes it nearly impossible to hold companies accountable for wrongdoing.
"One of our indelible rights is the right of a jury trial," Johnson said. "Guaranteed by the Constitution, this right has been gradually ceded by citizens every day as they purchase a new cell phone, buy a home, place a loved one in a nursing home, or accept a new job. Once used as a tool for businesses to solve their disputes, arbitration agreements have found their way into employment, consumer, franchise and medical contracts."
Added Feingold, "Americans are sick and tired of a system that so strongly favors big corporations over consumers and in this case robs them of their constitutional right to their day in court," Feingold said. "Americans are often given no choice but to give up their rights if they want to sign credit card agreements, cell phone contracts, job applications or other basic contracts. It's time for Congress to side with consumers and employees and end this practice of forced arbitration, which stacks the deck against the people Congress is supposed to represent."
Members of Congress will hear from people like David Kurth, of Burlington, Wis., whose father William died in 2005 due to severe neglect of care while in a nursing home facility. When the Kurth family tried to hold the nursing home corporation accountable in court, they were told that another family member had signed a forced arbitration clause. A judge agreed and said the case could not be heard in court.
"Nursing home corporations are using arbitration clauses as liability shields to insulate them from their own wrongful conduct," said Kurth at today's press conference.
The survey reached 800 adults nationwide, 18 years or older, who are likely to vote in the 2010 elections. The overall margin of error is +/-3.5%. The poll was commissioned by The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy and Public Citizen, and funded by The Public Welfare Foundation. Pollsters Celinda Lake and Daniel Gotoff of Lake Research Partners are also available to discuss the poll results. Please see media contacts above to arrange any interviews.
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