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Movable Type Now GPL'd
The blogging software Movable Type is now available under the GPL, where it is dubbed MTOS (Movable Type Open Source).
Movable Type is a widespread and comprehensive blogging platform for which a number of extension modules are available. It includes OpenID, can handle large numbers of users, and has been deployed by global players such as Boeing, American Express, and the Washington Post. The previous version was available free of charge to private users, but a license fee was charged for commercial use.
The authors of Movable Type point out in their announcement that this step is more of an evolution than a revolution. The founders of the software always supported the publication of an open source version of the platform. The license has always allowed users to modify Movable Type's source code.
MTOS is currently available as a nightly build, but work on a stable version is in full sway. This step by the people behind Movable Type is similar to the strategy adopted by Red Hat or Novell: the commercial products, Movable Type Community Solution (MTCS) and Movable Type Enterprise Solution (MTES), which mainly generate revenue through support, will continue to exist. Parallel to this there will be a free variant with developments flowing into the commercial versions.
Issue 173/2015
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Old Vulnerabilities Are Kept Alive Through Bad Configuration
HP's annual Cyber Risk report offers a bleak look at the state of IT.
Linus Torvalds Announces Linux 4.0
But what do the big numbers really mean?
Microsoft Frees CoreCLR
.NET Core execution engine is the basis for cross-platform .NET implementations.
New Trojan Attacks Linux Servers
The Xnote trojan hides itself on the target system and will launch a variety of attacks on command.
Cisco Releases Annual Security Report
Spammers go low-volume, and 90% of IE browsers are unpatched.
Zero Day Exploits Target Flash
Adobe scrambles to release patches for vulnerable Flash Player.
Intel Unveils Compute Stick
Four-inch-long computer on a stick lets you boot a full Linux system from any HDMI display device.
Obama Proposes Personal Data Notification Law
New statute would require companies to report break-ins to consumers.
TGXf Project Warns of File Transfer through Screen Pixels
Weird data transfer technique avoids all standard security measures.
Industry Giants Announce a Fix for the Password Mess
FIDO alliance declares the beginning of the end for old-style login authentication.


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Please understand this isn't just for Veterans its for all players but it requires high skill levels to compete and that is why we have to go through the process of meeting new players and to evaluate them as a team and an individual.
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Ford EcoSport 1.5 Titanium
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Titanium Price
Rs. 8,70,400ex-showroom price in New Delhi
Ford has done it again. The Figo made its world debut in India and the same happened for the all-new EcoSport, a compact urban SUV that will go on sale for the domestic market in a couple of months' time. This new compact SUV will start and give birth to an all-new segment in India and brings along the most advanced level of design, quality and sustainability in its class to attract new generations of customers. The EcoSport was shown at the auto expo and was one of the stars of the show.
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Pros Great Looks,Good Performance,Great Interiors,Fuel Efficiency,Comfort,
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I brought home my car. However, better late than never, here it is. I know by now almost all points are covered and discussed elsewhere, but I will put my review anyway. Let me start with quick likes and dislikes Likes Looks. Good ride and handling. Peppy engine, very good acceleration. Equipment in Titanium including the Sync. Good brakes. Dislikes Not a great gear box. Gear ratios could have been better, requires too much downshifting. Too sensitive steering. Tyres are not great (Goodyear). This car does deserve better ones. I took my car from Lathangi Ford. Booking experience at Lathangi Ford was good. I was neither expecting the car to arrive in a week's time of my booking nor was I prepared to take it. But eventually heart ruled over the head and I took my allotment. Overall had good experience with Lathangi. However, on the delivery day I felt the executive who was giving me demo was learning the Sync along with me. I told him to skip it, I'd learn it on my own.
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Pros Great Looks,Good Performance,Great Interiors,
Cons Average Fuel Efficiency,
Hi Guys, I am using Ford Ecosport from last one Month. I have done 2000 Km till now. Want to share my experience with you guys. I have the Petrol Titanium Model of Ecosport. The Looks of the car is excellent, that attracts the person and the prerformance is excellent along with its look. Steering and Clutch is very light if you compare the car in its segment. Handling is superb. Mileage on Highway is good, i got 15 on Highway, but unfortunately getting 12 in city condition, as my first service is due, so may be it will increase after that. If i overall rate this car by seeing its feature and comfart, driving pleasure, i will give 8 out of 10. No doubt it is value for money. rival are also increasing day by day, as Terrain is about to launch, but that cannot break its market as its prize will be bit higher than its Sibling Duster. So guys donot think twice and go for Ford Ecosport.Its the best in its segment.Real value for money
Pros Great Looks,Good Performance,Great Interiors,Comfort,
Cons Average Fuel Efficiency,
Took test ride on rough roads ,rural area near panvel. Had trip with friends. Car looks great ,mini duster look macho. The extra tyre at back gives robust look.interiors are up to mark. Lot of Space inside, power steering is awesome. Good mileage. Boot space comfy.lot of space for luggage at back. Shock absorbers were great on bumpy roads. Looks sporty and big. Value for money.
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The long beach and Cascade headland are delightfully pristine. In the town of Neskowin, you'll find a general store, restaurant and two golf courses amid the posh cottages. A bit north, you can canoe and kayak on the relatively undeveloped estuary of Nestucca Bay. The Cascade Head bike trail is conveniently close. Walk the Cascade Head Trail which skirts Neskowin and passes through magnificent stands of spruce and ocean views (who knows ... you may catch a glimpse of some elk.


text: The culmination of more than 15 years of work came together last week as the Nathanson Creek Preserve officially opened to the public. A partnership between the Sonoma Ecology Center, the City of Sonoma, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, teen Enviro-Leaders, and community visionaries and volunteers, the preserve at the corner of Second Street East and East MacArthur is the jewel of the Nathanson Creek project and is now home to a restored riparian habitat, trees along the bike path, picnic areas, interpretive panels in English and Spanish, and a native plant demonstration garden showcasing local native plant communities, such as the oak woodland and valley grassland. Pictured here, community partners celebrate the success of the preserve. They are Mayor Laurie Gallian, Mark Newhouser, the preserve's restoration program manager, and Justin Frese, deputy superintendent of the SVUSD.


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Big Data is a bit of a problem for businesses. The fact is that data is growing enormously, both in its volume and importance. Also, we'll soon see a big push on usable open data and its value. So, many organizations must move on Big Data.
Yet, I haven't found a use case that will deliver for any and every company. McKinsey recently asked eight executives from companies with leading data analytics programs about their experiences. According to the McKinsey report, "[t]he reality of where and how data analytics can improve performance varies dramatically by company and industry."
One problem may be that Big Data requires a paradigm shift in how businesses approach data. Typically, business is goal-oriented with data: You run a report because you need a specific set of data on a specific topic.
In fact, with Big Data, what you find might not even qualify as an answer or a fact. But if that's the case, then what good is it?
The answer lies in determining how to best understand Big Data, and so far, that's still a point of uncertainty, even among the experts.
The leading theory is that Big Data requires an explorer mentality, but two recent pieces by data experts argue for a more scientific, or at least methodical, approach.
The first is a Forbes review of the book Big Data at Work: Dispelling the Myths, Uncovering the Opportunities, written by industry observer and Babson College President's Distinguished Professor in Management and Information Technology, Tom Davenport.
The review highlights Davenport's brief discussion about the ideology of Big Data, "especially the misguided belief that the collection of data is a goal in itself and that the data can speak to us and answer questions we never knew we should have asked." Davenport warns against sifting through the data without purpose, which can cost you too much in time and money. Instead, he recommends approaching the data with a hypothesis formulated even before you've analyzed the data.
Apparently, he didn't explain how you do such a thing, because the reviewer calls that out as a topic that needs more discussion.
So, for Davenport, you need a hypothesis to learn from data. Meanwhile, Jim Harris suggests yet another approach. I'll share more about that in my next blog post.
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150 Conversation Starters for Family Discussions
Parents often tell me they don't know where to begin to have a "real" conversation with their child. These questions will get you started. Rather than badgering your child with them, use one as the jumping off point for a two-way conversation. Start by asking your child the question, and listen to the answer, remembering to reflect back what she's saying so she knows you understand.
Don't shy away from expressing your opinions, as long as you remember not to lecture; kids are often curious what parents think.
The point is developing the habit of conversation and deepening your relationship.
These questions
also work well to launch family dinner table conversations.
Getting to Know Your Child
• What are the three most interesting things about you?
• Name five reasons you're glad to be alive.
• If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
• What's your favorite song? Why?
• What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
• What's your favorite movie? Why?
• Why do you think kids put rings in their eyebrows and noses and bellybuttons?
• How about tattoos?
• Do you think you would ever want to do that? Why or why not?
• If we could go anywhere you wanted on vacation, where would you choose? Why?
• If you could have a conversation with anyone in history, who would it be?
• What would you want to ask them?
• What is your earliest memory?
• What are you most proud of?
• If you could change one thing about your appearance, what would it be?
• Is there anything about you that inspires other people in any way?
• What is your idea of an ideal day?
• If you were invisible where would you go and what would you do?
• What is a quality you wish you could have more of?
• If you could ask anyone for help, who would it be and why?
• What scares you the most and why?
• What makes you feel better?
• What do you worry about the most?
• What is your biggest goal this year?
Your relationship with your child
• What is your favorite thing about our relationship?
• What is your least favorite thing about our relationship?
• Do you think you can tell me anything?
• If you got into really big trouble, how do you think I would respond?
• Is there something I can do better that I am not doing now?
• Do you feel like you could talk with me
about anything at all?
• If we had a special day together what would you want to do?
Do I ever embarrass you?
• How do you think your friends' families compare to ours? Are
they about as close? Closer? More distant? Why do you think that?
• Do you
think your friends talk to their parents?
• What do you think makes a
family close?
• On a scale of 1 to 10, how strict are the parents in this family? What is the ideal number?
• Is the discipline in our family fair?
• What's the best thing about our family?
If you could change one thing about your parents, what would it be?
What are the most important things your parents have taught you?
• What do you think are the most important qualities of a good parent?
• What do you think makes a happy family?
• Tell each person in the family why you're glad they're part of the family.
• How do you think our family is the same or different from other families?
• Do you want to have kids when you grow up? Why or why not?
• What kind of parent will you be?
• Do you think you will be close to your siblings when you grow up?
How many of your ancestors can you name and what do you know about them?
What is your favorite family tradition?
What three words do you think best describe our family?
Blended families
• Do blended families take more work? Can they be as happy as birth
• Do you ever miss your dad?
• Do you think things
would be different if your dad was still with us and I had never met
your step-dad? How?
• Even though your step-dad is not your
biological dad, you know he adores you. Do you feel close to him?
• You know, to your little sister you are completely her sister,
not her stepsister. Do you feel that way, or is it different for you? Do
you feel close to her?
• When you both grow up, do you think you will
stay connected?
• Do you think it's harder for adopted kids than birth kids?
• Do you think it's a good idea for adopted kids to look up their birth parents? Why or why not?
• What traits do you most admire in other people?
• Do you think it's okay to lie about your age to get into an Amusement Park with a cheaper ticket? Is it ever ok to lie?
• Do you think your parents ever lie?
• What kinds of lies do your friends tell their parents?
• Does it matter if a person makes a moral or immoral choice, if no one ever knows?
• Is it ever ok to cheat, in academics, sports, business?
• Do adults automatically deserve respect? How do you earn respect?
• What could our family do that would make the world a better place?
• What do you think the biggest problem in the world is? How about in our country?
• How would you change the world if you could?
• What do you think the "take-away" message of this movie is?
• Do you admire the hero? Why or why not?
School & Learning
• Who is or was your favorite teacher? Why?
• Do you think there is a difference between being smart and being wise?
• What are the best and worst things about school?
• What do you know how to do that you could teach someone else?
• How common do you think cheating is at your school?
• What would you do if all the other kids were planning to cheat on the final and you knew that doing so would lower your grade?
• What do you think makes the most difference in how kids do at school? Hard work, innate ability, parental supervision, peer attitudes, how good the school is?
• Do you think it makes sense to admit students to a college based only on academic achievement or should an attempt be made to achieve racial and ethnic diversity as well?
• Do you think kids from wealthier school districts have an unfair advantage?
• What do you think about home-schooling?
• Do you know what EQ (emotional intelligence quotient) is? If someone has a high EQ, what are they like?
How do you feel when someone is angry with you? How do you act?
Are you a "cup is half full" or "cup is half empty" kind of person?
What do you do to cheer yourself up when you feel down?
• Have I never not noticed when you're sad?
What is the best way for me to help you when you feel grumpy?
When do you like me to hug you? When does it embarrass you?
What hurts your feelings? How do you act when your feelings are hurt?
What are the different kinds of courage? How do you define bravery?
Drug and Alcohol use
• Why do you think it's illegal for kids under the age of 21 to drink alcohol? After all, many parents do
• Why are marijuana and other drugs illegall?
• What would you do if you were in a car and the driver had been
drinking or smoking marijuana?
• What if the driver was a grown-up, like your friend's parent?
• What do you think happens in the brain when people smoke marijuana?
Why shouldn't kids smoke it?
• Have you ever thought that I drank too much? Acted differently when I drank alcohol?
• When do you think kids are ready to try alcohol?
• Do you know any kids or adults who you think have alcohol or drug problems?
• When do you think kids are ready to try alcohol?
• Do you know any kids who have tried alcohol or drugs, what do you think of them?
• What do the kids at your school do at parties?
• Have you been to a party like that? Have you ever been offered a drink? A marijuana cigarette or other drugs?
• How did you handle it?
• What would you do if you were at a party and someone passed out from
drinking alcohol?
• Would you be worried about becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs?
• Do you think coffee is a drug? When do you think it's ok for kids
to start drinking coffee?
Friendship & Peers
• Who is your best friend and why?
• What traits do you look for in friends?
• Do you think you're good at making friends?
• Where do you consider yourself on the shy to outgoing continuum?
• Do you think there is a such thing as peer pressure? Do you ever feel peer pressure? Do you think some people are more susceptible to peer pressure than others? Why do you think that is?
• What do you think makes a person popular? Are wealthier kids more popular? Kids who mature faster?
• Are you popular? Why or why not? Would you like to be?
Love, Sex & Marriage
• At what age do you think people can fall in love? At what age should people marry?
• Do you think people should be married to have sex? If not, how should they decide whether they're ready?
• What do you think changes when you have sex?
• How do you think love is different in real life than it is in the movies?
• What would be most important to you in looking for a spouse?
• Do you think any of the kids at school are not virgins? What do you think about that?
• Do kids at your school actually "date"? What do you think about the
idea of "friends with benefits"? Does the girl benefit as much as the
• Do you think girls and guys have the same needs from sex and relationships?
• Do you know anyone who's gay? Does anyone treat them differently? What do you think about that?
• Why do you think people get divorced? How do you think it affects the kids?
Body Image and Gender Roles
How do you think ordinary peoples' bodies compare to the models and
actors on TV? How does it make you feel to watch them?
• What do you think of the way girls and guys in high school dress these days?
• Do you think girls look better with or without makeup?
• Is there a difference between "attractive" and "hot"? Between "hot" and "sexy"?
How would you define "sexy"? Is it important to be "sexy"? Are some
of the kids at school sexy? How does someone know if they're sexy? Is
it important that your future boyfriend or girlfriend be sexy?
• What are the most important qualities you would want in a boyfriend or
• Do you think most girls are glad when they reach
puberty? Why or why not? Do you think most guys are glad when they
reach puberty? Why or why not?
• What's the hardest thing about being a girl?
• What's the hardest thing about being a boy?
• Do you know anyone with an
eating disorder? Why do you think kids develop eating disorders? Why do
you think there's such an emphasis on thin-ness in our society?
• Can you name three things that you really like about yourself that have nothing to do with what you look like?
• When do you feel the most proud of who you are?
• Do you believe in God? Why or why not? If so, how do you picture God?
• Do you ever talk to God?
• Is spirituality the same as religion or different?
• Has religion played a positive or negative role in history?
• Do you have good friends who practice religions that are different
from ours? Acquaintances? How are you like them? How are you
• Do you think there is one best religion? Why or why not?
• What do you think happens after death?
• What do you think is the meaning of life? Why are we alive?
• How will you know if you've had a successful life?


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I met a jazz ensemble director from a high school at a party a while back. I asked him about the percussion part of his band. He told me a few interesting things.
For his jazz ensemble, he has three drummers on the congas, and bongos. With three, they can work together on rhythm etc. In the metal section, you would hear cow bells, pipes and such. Wood percussion instruments would be blocks and logs and then whistles, shakers and wind chimes. And if the budget was big enough, computerized sounds could be added, like hand claps, waterfalls, and airplanes.
It takes a lot of work to set up and organize a percussion arrangement. The whole thing sounds like great fun!


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- Faculty
- Dr. Meiyin Wu
Professor in the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology at Montclair State University, is an ecologist whose research focuses on habitat restoration and ecosystem management. Her research program emphasizes on species invasion, wetland ecology and management, and ecological restoration. She has recently been awarded a grant from the NSF to study greenhouse gas emissions (CH4 and N2O) from tidal wetlands in the NJ Meadowlands as well as an award from the US EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative on research and development of a treatment device to eliminate invasive organisms in the ship ballast water.
She recently completed two wetland program development projects funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for wetlands in the Ausable River and Boquet River watersheds in Upstate New York. She has also had funding in support of her research from the Sea Grant and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the past. She has published over 20 articles and books, as well as has recently been awarded a U.S. patent and has another patent application pending.
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- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Dr. Di Chen
Dr. Di Chen received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Vermont in 2010. Dr. Chen has extensive experience in application of ultrasonic technology. His dissertation focused on using liposomes, investigating the possible physical mechanisms of sonoporation. He have also been actively exploring new approaches to characterize HIFU acoustic field and monitor the HIFU ablation in real time. He is currently working on the development of a treatment device to eliminate organisms in ship ballast water.
- Ph.D. Students
- Yu Qian
I came from Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province in south China, It is a beautiful city with ample ecological biodiversity. The natural environment develops my curiosity and love in nature science. I graduated from Hunan University in China with a B.S. degree in Biotechnology. Soon after my graduation, I came to Montclair State University in fall 2010 to pursue my Ph.D. degree study in Environmental Management.
With urban expansion and economic development in coastal areas, toxic metal contamination in coastal waters and sediments is one of is a public concerns and has received much attention. To better understand biogeochemical cycle of metals in estuarine and coastal ecosystems, my current mechanism study of metal translocation between sediments and wetland plants under different environmental conditions. The goal of this study is to improve our current knowledge for sustainable development in coastal urban areas. Measurement of metal concentration is currently being conducted using Synchrotron-based techniques at Brookhaven National Laboratory under the guidance of Dr. Huan Feng
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- Natalie Sherwood
Born and raised on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, I was intrigued by the beauty and mystery of the rain forest and the ocean that surrounded me. However, throughout my time growing up on this paradise island, I witnessed vast mountains of green turned to concrete, one lane roads changed into major highways and the singing of the coquí became more and more muted every day. This made me realize things were changing and extremely quickly. Witnessing these changes first hand drove my interest and passion for the environment even further.
I moved to New Jersey after graduating high school to attend Rutgers University where I received a Bachelors of Science in Zoology. I received my Masters in Biology from Montclair State University with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution. My thesis focused on habitat selection and reproductive success of the threatened wood turtle. I am currently working towards a PhD in Environmental Management at Montclair State University. My dissertation focuses on turtle harvests and its effects on wild populations, as well as heavy metal contamination in harvested species and the economical implications of the harvest. I am a PADI certified Dive Master. I also suffer from a mild obsession with TURTLES!!!
My other research interests include wildlife protection and conservation. Also, I am interested in studying human impacts on wildlife and their habitats, in hope to find ways by which we will be able to alleviate human pressures on wildlife. Other areas of research interests include conservation of wetland and aquatic habitats.
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- Kassandra Archer
I grew up in south jersey in a town located between the Pinelands and the Barnegat Bay. My summer days were spent exploring the bay and seeing what kind of fun critters I could find. I was also lucky enough to have the Pinelands to the west, which was an opportunity to discover the wonders of one of the globes most unique terrestrial habitats.
While I have always had a respect and love for the other life forms I share this planet with, I did not know about the wide range of environmental issues until I started college at Montclair State University. I graduated MSU with a degree in Geography concentrated in Environmental Studies. For two years after college I served with Americorps; one year as a Maryland Conservation Corps member (hosted by the MD Dept. of Natural Resources), and one year as a Watershed Ambassador (hosted by the NJDEP) here in New Jersey.
During my two years of service I realized that I will be able to make the greatest impact by educating others about our planet and helping them to understand the impacts our species has on natural ecosystems. I am currently a graduate assistant with the Passaic River Institute doing outreach and education and pursuing a Master's Degree in Environmental Education.
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- Marco Finocchiaro
Marco earned his bachelor's degree in Aquatic and Coastal Science from Montclair State in 2012. His undergraduate research on the salinity tolerance of Eurasian Milfoil as well as his stellar academic background even won him the honor or being named Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Aquatic and Coastal Sciences by Montclair State's College of Science and Mathematics. Since then he has been working on his master's degree in Marine Biology and Coastal Science. His thesis research analyzes the effects of vegetative type as well as water depth on methane fluxes from a freshwater lake. Marco is also analyzing nutrient concentrations along the Passaic River using flow injection analysis.
If not for science, Marco would have pursued a career in the culinary arts. He can frequently be found in the kitchen cooking for family and friends. He is an avid dog lover spending a large portion of his free time with Sophie, his Yorkshire Terrier. Marco enjoys the outdoors not only for work but also for pleasure. When weather permits he enjoys hiking, fishing, and camping to pass the time. He can often be found singing or playing guitar or ukulele. A career in the music industry was once one of Marco's goals but since then he has taken to playing just for fun.
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- Matthew Newton
I came to Montclair in 2010 with an enthusiasm for science. Currently, I am junior at Montclair State University admitted to the B.S./ M.S. Biology Program where I joined Dr. Wu's research lab in order to pursue my passions. I enjoy all aspects of the outdoors, and outdoorsy activities like golfing and hiking and have always had an innate wonderment for nature and everything it had to share.
My research interests include environmental safety, protection, and public health. Currently, I am working on vegetable samples treated with ultrasound or peroxide both separately and in combination. Then, extracting the pesticides from the samples to test the amount of pesticides on the treated foods.
My future goals are to continue with research and acquire my Master's of Biology at Montclair State University.
- Kelly Triece
Kelly Triece grew up in Basking Ridge, NJ and graduated from University of Delaware in 2010 with a B.A. in Biological Sciences. During her undergraduate studies she interned at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Harding, NJ. While at Great Swamp she developed her love for wildlife while conducting research on wood turtles, green frogs and Indiana bats.
Kelly is now a graduate student at Montclair State University pursuing her Masters in Biology, Ecology and Evolution. She is a graduate assistant at the NJ School of Conservation where she leads school groups in stream studies, ecology lessons and interpretive hikes while encouraging conservation and sustainability.
Currently she is working with NJ Department of Environmental Protection to improve the quality of wildlife habitat in the state by reducing habitat fragmentation. Her thesis work aims to identify wildlife road mortality crossing hotspots and use significant landscape characteristics to predict other possible mortality hotspots. The goals of the project are to prioritize those road segments for future monitoring and mitigation and to ensure the long-term persistence of wildlife species in New Jersey.
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- Undergraduate Students
- Jayesh Desai
I grew up in Haledon, New Jersey, and I attend Montclair State University as a biochemistry major and a biology minor.
I am focusing on the intricate details of microbial source tracking (MST). This involves obtaining bacterial samples from different sites along the Passaic River, and utilizing the techniques and methods of molecular biology to identify the natural reservoirs, in which these pathogenic indicators are thriving. I am also assisting in the assessment of the water quality of the Passaic River by measuring the amount of coliform.
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- Myla Ramirez
I grew up in the small urban town of Haledon, NJ and was born into a health and medicine focused family. This combined with my love for the outdoors inspired my interests in microbiology, environmental health, and infectious diseases. I attend Montclair State University where I am pursuing a B.S. in Molecular Biology with minors in Chemistry and Leadership Development through Civic Engagement.
In the Summer of 2013, I participated in the NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates at the NJ School of Conservation in Stokes State Forest where I studied the effects of urbanization on coliform bacteria levels in northern New Jersey rivers. I was fortunate enough to continue my research through the Passaic River Institute and now use microbial source tracking to identify animal sources of the coliform bacteria.
In the future, I would like to attend graduate school and study infectious diseases and it's transmission through various water sources.
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- Roger Gonzalez
I originally come from a Communications Development and Design background with my BA in Communications & Production from Seton Hall University in 2002. After a 10 year freelance career in this field comprising of instruction, coordination, design, corporate and creative works in NYC and the greater East Coast region; I felt the need to intertwine these skills with something that needed a voice and has a growing social importance. The MA, Environmental Studies / Management program at Montclair allowed for this synthesis.
During my time working towards this degree my focal areas have been in the driving forces and relative risk incurred during the implementation of energy and resource programs, alternative energy strategy and policy; coupled with the juxtaposition and perceived effectiveness of local-level initiatives.
My interests also include a lot of time spent outdoors and volunteering instructional time for Scouting organizations.
- Gabriel Jimenez
I grew up in Toms River, New Jersey and graduated from Toms River High School North in 2003. I began college in 2003 at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL before transferring to Montclair State University where I majored in Biology and graduated in May 2009.
Fall 2009 I returned to Montclair State University for my Masters in Biology. While at Montclair I began working in the Shanti Lab under Dr. Meiyin Wu performing field research. During the summer of 2011, I worked as a graduate research assistant on the NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates Program at the New Jersey School of Conservation in Stokes State Forest where I assisted undergraduate students in the completion of summer research projects focused on various aspects of the Lake Wappalane ecosystem. My current research involves the use of ultrasound on ballast waste water for treatment and purification purposes In May 2012 I married, my best friend and now wife, Diana Hoffman; and in August 2012 we were blessed with the birth of our daughter.
I currently work at Delaware State University as a Department Assistant and Laboratory Technician for their Biology Department.
- Stephanie Lear
As a native of East Rutherford, New Jersey, Stephanie graduated Montclair State University (MSU) in 2012 as a Biology major with a concentration in Environmental Science and a minor in Chemistry. With the support of a fellowship that she received from Science Honors Innovation Program at MSU, she completed her research project: Assessment of blue green algae and bloom-forming cyanobacteria in New Jersey water bodies. This project launched her enthusiasm and passion for phytoplankton and water quality monitoring research.
After graduating from MSU, she completed multiple studies involving marine and coastal phytoplankton interactions of the Indian River Lagoon at Harbor Branch, Ft. Pierce, FL, spatial variability of optical properties and primary productivity of the Rhode River, Chesapeake Bay, MD, and GIS data analysis and phytoplankton samplings of Barnegat Bay, NJ. Stephanie is currently taking post baccalaureate courses and enjoying her projects until she begins her graduate career. Her advice to future MSU researchers; persistence, patience and passion are secrets to success.
- Merari Mejia
I am Merari Mejia and I am a senior pursuing a Biology degree at Montclair State University. I lived more than half of my life in the outdoors of the great Caribe. During my stay in the Dominican Republic, I saw many healthy stream ecosystems turned into sewers due to the increasing population of the uninhabited regions. The communities of these regions did not understand all the possible consequences of these activities. This aroused my interest in learning about the impacts of human activities on stream ecosystems. I am currently studying The Anthropogenic Effects on Periphyton Biomass in Northern NJ. Periphyton are benthic algae living in close connection with viruses, bacteria, fungi and detritus. Periphyton are highly sensitive to change, thus good indicators of environmental condition.
- Adam Piombino
I grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey and graduated from Fair Lawn High School in 2004. I attended the University of Delaware where I majored in Natural Resource Management with a minor in Resource Economics. I graduated from UDEL in 2008. That summer I began working for Care Environmental Remediation Services (CERS) as an environmental field technician. At CERS I preformed soil and groundwater remediation and underground storage tanks decommissioning.
In 2010 I began attending Montclair State University going for my Masters in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Science. While at Montclair I worked for the Passaic River Institute doing field research and community outreach and education. In the summer of 2011 I worked as a graduate research assistant in the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates Program at the New Jersey School of Conservation. Currently I work as a research assistant for Dr. Wu. My thesis research examines the effects of heavy metal concentration on soil gas exchange at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J.
- Tanya Sulikowski
Tanya Sulikowski received her B.S in Conservation and Applied Ecology from Rutgers University in 1997, her biology teacher certification from Rutgers University in 2000 and is currently completing her M.S. in Ecology and Evolution from Montclair State University.
She spent several years conducting ecological research for the New Jersey Pinelands Commission before she took a new career path that led her into the middle school science classroom. In 2002 a unique opportunity presented itself and Tanya left public school education to live and work at the Schiff Nature Preserve in Mendham. As Schiff's Executive Director, Tanya managed the 700 acre nature preserve and Nature Center, assisted with land acquisition and habitat restoration projects and established a year-round calendar of environmental education programs. After nine years, Tanya retired from Schiff to pursue her Master's degree.
During her tenure at Montclair, Tanya has been awarded the Sokol Summer Research Fellowship, was the Research Coordinator for a NSF funded summer Research Program for Undergraduates and was nominated for an Interdisciplinary Research Award. Her current research investigates links between land uses in watersheds in northern New Jersey and benthic macroinvertebrate communities. She is also the Supervising Graduate Assistant for General Biology and Ecology laboratory courses.
Tanya has volunteered extensively within New Jersey's nonprofit community and loves to travel and explore the world's wildest places.


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Biking in Sierra County
Posted October 11, 2012
There are many miles of rural two lane blacktop roads in Sierra County. Many of these are easy rides where the climbs are easy to moderate and the traffic is usually light to very light. There are no paved shoulders in Sierra County with the exception of I-25 (in New Mexico riding on the shoulder is permitted except through large cities). In general, drivers are considerate but keep your ears open! Watch for cattle guards and take a helmet, drinking water and spare tubes.
Hiking in Sierra County
Posted October 7, 2012
Choose from a multitude of hiking trails and landscapes throughout the county. Wide open spaces offer unlimited hiking experiences ranging from short nature trails at the 3 state parks to day-long hikes along mountain ridges. One of the most well-known trails is the ascent to the top of Turtleback Mountain. The difficulty level ranges from moderate to difficult. The trail climbs to the ridge and continues all the way to the tip top of the mountain. The view is spectacular! Round trip is 7 miles, 3 - 5 hours. There are excellent trails in the Gila wilderness of the Black Range Mountains. The Emory Pass trail runs along the ridge of the Black Range Mountains. Park at the Emory Pass Vista and take the trail north or south. Northward the trail leads to Hillsboro Peak at over 10,000 ft. Views are absolutely breathtaking!! Remember to take plenty of drinking water, snacks and adequate clothing and hiking gear.
What's Happenin' in Sierra County
Posted October 4, 2012
Saturday October 6, 2012
Blessing of the Animals 2pm, Ralph Edwards Park, Truth or Consequences
Fr Thomas Rowland will preform a blessing of the animals. All faiths welcome. Dogs should be leashed, small animals crated. No aggressive animals or females in heat. Cost: free.Contact: Companion Animal Action Team (CAAT), Diane Lombardo, 575-740-5282, email@example.com.
Sunday October 7, 2012
Hot Springs Festival 2-8pm, Downtown Truth or Consequences
In 1914 the town of Palomas Hot Springs formally changed its name to "Hot Springs." To celebrate its history as a hot springs destination for almost 100 years, the City of Truth or Consequences, MainStreet Truth or Consequences, and the Historic Hot Springs District hosts a street fair-style block party featuring live music, vendors, a spa poker run, and an opportunity to dangle your toes in our famous hot mineral springs. Musical entertainment for 2012 includes "24/7" from 2-3:30pm and The Yarborough Band from 4-8. Cost: most events are free.Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com://www.hotspringsfestival.com
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Pancho Villa: Jaguar in Flames, a talk by W. Michael Farmer 7pm, Hillsboro Community Center, 158 Elenora St. Hillsboro
Farmer's talk is based on research for his novel, "Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright: The Betrayals of Pancho Villa," which tells the story of events in Mexico and the US that led to Villa's 1916 attack on Columbus, NM, and the subsequent pursuit by General Pershing. The Columbus raid has been called the first 20th century terrorist attack on the US and has a number of lessons for our own time. Farmer is the author of three previous novels, "Hombrecito's War," "Hombrecito's Search," and "Conspiracy."Contact: Hillsboro Community Center, Garland Bills, 505-228-2064, email@example.com://www.sierracountyevents.com/flyer/Betrayals-of-Pancho-Villa.pdf
October 11 -14, 2012
Sierra County Fair 9am-8pm, Sierra County Fairgrounds, south Broadway, Truth or Consequences
Arts, crafts, livestock, food vendors, community groups and fun. Cost: free for spectators.Contact: Sierra County Extension Service, 575-894-2375.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Black and White Bazaar 7-10pm, RioBravoFineArt's Ice House, 110 Broadway, T or C
Come enjoy yourself at our fall bash, Black and White Bazaar. Wear black and white costumes and dance to the music of El Paso band, Twisted Hams. Enjoy your favorite local foods and drinks. Entertainment includes a costume contest, vendor tables, silent auction all in the open air environment of the Ice House. Exotic lighting included! Cost: $10.Contact: Sierra County Arts Council, Rebecca Speakes, 894-0615, firstname.lastname@example.com://www.sierracountyart.org
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Second Saturday Art Hop - October6-9pm, Downtown Truth or Consequences
Galleries, studios, shops and restaurants are open late on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Check the MainStreet Truth or Consequences website for info on opening exhibits and special events. Cost: free.Contact: MainStreet Truth or Consequences, firstname.lastname@example.com://www.torcmainstreet.org/events/monthly-events/art-hop
Saturday, October 13, 2012
3rd Fall Series Race 10am-5pm, Elephant Butte LakeSailboat race/regatta. Please contact the sponsor for information.Contact: Rio Grande Yacht Club, Jan Zink, 575-313-0392.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 and Sunday, October 14, 2012
Annual Autumn Simply Silk Workshop 9am-3pm each day, Grasshopper Silk Art Studio, 509 Bass Road, Hot Springs Landing, Elephant Butte
This workshop is a great way for any creative soul to learn how to tap into that creative energy. No artistic background is necessary. The techniques you will learn give everyone the opportunity to be successful, from the novice to the experienced silk painter. Silk painting is a very "fun and freeing" art. With just the basic skills, the creative possibilities are endless. You will be introduced to the different techniques used to stretch the silk in preparation to paint, the various types of silk and different techniques used to apply dyes, gutta, presist, soy wax, etc. Then you will learn how to set the dyes using a dye set or steaming your items. The artist will share her secrets to help you achieve beautiful results that are fun and stress free. Silk painting can be as simple and easy as just playing with color, or as complex as any fine art museum piece. So let's start with simple and easy, create a beautiful piece of wearable art for yourself or to give as a gift. At the same time we will open the door to endless possibilities and have such fun along the way! Cost: $250.Contact: Grasshopper Silk, Sandra Hopper, 575-740-4958, firstname.lastname@example.com://www.grasshoppersilk.com
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday Poetry Reading 1pm, Black Cat Books and Coffee, 128 Broadway, T or CRead or listen on the 2nd Sunday of every month. Cost: free.Contact: Black Cat Books and Coffee, Rhonda Brittan, 575-894-7070.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Senior Information Fair 1:00pm-3:00pm, Ken James Senior Center Meal Site, 360 Fourth Avenue, Truth or Consequences
Sierra Joint Office on Aging, Sierra Vista Hospital and Sierra Healthcare Center have joined forces to bring you the best in Senior Information. Come for lunch (be sure to RSVP for lunch) then stay to take a look at the booths in the senior information fair. Its a great way to find out what Sierra County has to offer our seniors. Cost: free and open to the public.Contact: SJOA/SVH/SHC, Sharon Finarelli, 743-1272, firstname.lastname@example.com://www.svhnm.org
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Desert Diamond Casino Night 6:30-11pm, Elephant Butte Inn, 401 Hwy 195, Elephant Butte
Join us for an evening of fun at the 8th Annual "Desert Diamond Casino Night," a fundraiser for the activities of the Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce. There will be great prizes & games galore! Roulette, Craps, Poker, Black Jack & more! Play is by donation only. Cash bar with drink specials all night. Cost: Donation Only.Contact: Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce, (575) 744-4708, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Sierra County Cancer Assistance, Walk In The Park 9am to 3pm, Ralph Edwards Park, Truth or ConsequencesSCCA is having a fund raising walk to honor survivors, caregivers, and those we have lost to Cancer. The cost is a $5 donation to walk in the park and support SCCA. We are a 501 (c)3 Non-Profit organization, and all funds raised stay within Sierra County. There will be a Raffle, Music, and Food. This year we have an exciting walk planned either around the park or a route we have developed through our downtown. Find out more, or join a team. Contact Steph for more information and a walk packet.Contact: Sierra County Cancer Assistance Inc., Steph Ross, 575-740-3971, firstname.lastname@example.com://www.sierracountycancerassistance.org/walk-in-the-park-2012/
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Gathering of Friends Craft Show 9am - 5pm, Lee Belle Johnson Rec Center, 303 Foch Street, Truth or Consequences
Hand Made Art & Crafts, Baked Goods, Metal Art, Home Decor, Christmas, Halloween, Primitives Silver Jewelry, Ceramics and much much more!!! Cost: free.Contact: Gathering of Friends Craft Show, Jackie Hall, 575-894-2468, email@example.com.
Saturday, October 20,2012
Kitchen Creations: A Cooking School For Diabetics 9 am-3 pm, Hot Springs High School
A series of 2 free classes (October 20th and 27th) (required to attend both). You will learn how to plan meals, control carbohydrates, and reduce fat, sugar and sodium in cooking without cutting out taste. You will receive recipe books, prepare healthy recipes, and taste foods. Registration is required, so register early - space is limited! To enroll for this free series of classes, register now by calling Sierra County Extension Service Office at 575-894-2375. Contact: Sierra County Extension, Jessi VanDerVeen, 575-894-2375, firstname.lastname@example.com://www.sierracountyevents.com/flyer/KitchenCreationsCookingforDiabetics.pdf
Weekend of Friday October 26 - Sunday October 28, 2012
Old-Time Fiddlers State Competition10am Friday-3pm Sunday, Ralph Edwards Auditorium at the Truth or Consequences Civic Center, 400 W. Fourth, T or C
A wonderful weekend of fun and fiddling, food and dancing. The event begins with a jam on Friday from 10am-4pm. Dances are held Friday and Saturday from 7-9pm - with music by lots and lots of fiddlers! Saturday's contest begins at 10am and ends at approximately 4pm. Immediately following Sunday morning's 9am Gospel Program, the State Championship and Hall of Fame awards commence. Cost: $5 per event.Contact: NM Old Time Fiddlers Association, Zelma Iorio, 575-297-4071, firstname.lastname@example.com://www.nmotfa.com/
Saturday, October 27 - Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sunrise Regatta 10am-5pm, Elephant Butte Lake Sailboat race/regatta.
Please contact the sponsor for information.Contact: Rio Grande Yacht Club, Jan Zink, 575-313-0392.
Fishing in Sierra County
Posted October 1, 2012
Elephant Butte Lake and Caballo Lake are well-known as excellent fishing destinations. Both lakes are well-stocked with largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie and trout. Anglers enjoy successful catches throughout the year. There are several local private fishing guide services available. They provide full day and half day fishing trips on Elephant Butte Lake. For information on fishing licenses, contact the Elephant Butte Lake State Park at 575-744-5923 or 1-888-99-BUTTE. www.wildlife.state.nm.us
Hamilton Military Museum
Posted September 24, 2012
Dedicated in November 2009, the Hamilton Military Museum is located at Veterans Memorial Park, next to the Vietnam War Memorial replica and Walk of Education in T or C, NM.
Through the generous donations of men and women who have served and their families in the armed forces, this museum and its contents are a living memorial and history of our country and the dedication of those who served. This is their story. Many rare and educational exhibits may be found within the museum: historic war displays range from a military button collection to Buffalo Soldier memorabilia, and there's a special focus on local heroes.
Displays are continually being updated and expanded.
Veterans Memorial Park in T or C
Posted September 20, 2012
Sierra County...A Great Place to Visit
Posted September 16, 2012
Geronimo Springs Museum is located in downtown Truth or Consequences. The museum has numerous displays on the history of Sierra County from prehistoric times to the present day. After browsing the colorful gift shop and well-stocked book store, enter the room featuring both mastodan and mammoth skulls found in the county. There are also displays of fossils, rocks and minerals of the area.
Continue on to rooms featuring Apache history, Hispanic heritage, farming and ranching in the areas as well as early history of Sierra County and the hot mineral springs of the area. There are large displays of arrowheads, military dress and equipment, and early settlers.
The Da-whe (Zuni for all kinds of pottery) is a very special room displaying a world class pottery collection including Mimbres, Tularosa, Alma and Hohokam pottery. Many other Native American artifacts like tools, jewelry and effigies are on display. There is an authentic miner's log cabin that was brought ffrom the Gila National Forest.
The Ralph Edwards Room tells the story of how the city came to be called Truth or Consequences. See memorabilia and information on annual Fiestas, photographs of Hollywood personalities who have attended Fiestas and videos of old Truth or Consequences game shows.
Adjacent to the museum is the colorful Las Palomas Plaza at Geronimo springs. This amazing ceramic sculpture, created by New Mexico artist Shel Neymark, commemorates where Native Americans and cowboys came to bathe in the hot mineral water. The plaza features waterfalls and troughs through which the hot mineral water flows.
Upcoming Events in Sierra County
Posted September 15, 2012
SCCA Dinner / Fundraiser Sponsored by The Women of the Moose
5pm-7pm, The Moose Lodge, 202 East Smith Avenue, Truth or Consequences
The Women of the Moose are hosting "Lucy's Enchilada Dinner" as a fundraising event for SCCA (Sierra County Cancer Assistance). Members and qualified guests are welcome. Join SCCA for dinner and meet the folks who 'Care, Share, and Give Back to our Community' by assisting those who are undergoing cancer treatment with rides to doctor appointments, moral support, and more. $7 per person. Contact: Steph Ross, 575-740-3971, email@example.com.
Free Fishing Day
All day, at fishing sites throughout New Mexico
Anglers of all ages - residents or non-residents alike - can fish without a license, stamp or validation twice each year. All other rules (as well as park entry fees, if you fish at any of our three State Parks) apply.
Call for more information. Contact: Department of Game and Fish, 505-476-8095.
9/29/2012 - 9/30/2012
2nd Fall Series Race
10am-5pm, Elephant Butte Lake
Sailboat race sponsored by Rio Grande Yacht Club.
Contact: Jan Zink, 575-313-0392.
9/29/2012 - 9/30/2012
Elephant Man Triathlon
3:30pm Saturday ("Elephant Kidz" youth race); 8am Sunday (adults)
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Complete info about this race, sponsored by HEROs Inc., is on the Elephant Man website. Adult contestants can compete in a challenging intermediate-length triathlon which includes a rare opportunity to run across the Elephant Butte Dam. Park entrance fees apply. Contact: Kori Mannon, 575-744-0055, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Trip Advisor Special!
Posted September 14, 2012
Check out our special Trip Adviser offer: Reduced room rate of $65 includes lake view room and two passes to Riverbend Hot Springs.
Must mention this special offer at the time of reservation and present unexpired coupon at check-in. Not valid with other discounts.
Sierra County: A Great Place to Visit
Posted September 14, 2012
Sierra del Rio Golf Course opened for play in 2007 in Elephant Butte. This public 18-hole championship-caliber golf course has been completely redesigned and reconstructed into a world-class course. Golf is played year-round here. The facility includes a golf shop and a full service premier restaurant. Encircling the golf course is a residential community with a unique mix of neighborhoods presenting an enriching blend of lifestyles. Check out this event on Monday:


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The Beauceron is a guard dog and herding dog breed falling into the working dog category whose origins lie in the plains of Northern France. The Beauceron is also known as Berger de Beauce (sheepdog from Beauce) or Bas Rouge (red-stockings).
A French herding breed known for centuries in western Europe, the Beauceron is noted as one of the breeds used to create the Doberman Pinscher.
The regional name is somewhat misleading. The breed was found throughout northern France, rather than just in the Beauce region. Although quite different in appearance, the Beauceron and the long-haired sheep dog, the Briard, stem from similar ancestral stock, sharing the trait of double dewclaws on the hind legs. Both were used to herd sheep and cattle. Like the Beauceron, the Briard is found throughout northern France, and despite implications from its name, also did not come exclusively from the Brie region.
In 1809, Abbé Rozier wrote an article on these French herding dogs, in which he described the differences in type and used the terms Berger de Brie and Berger de Beauce.
In 1893, the veterinarian Paul Megnin differentiated between the long-haired Berger de la Brie and the short-haired Berger de Beauce. He defined the standard of the breed, with the assistance of M. Emmanuel Ball. In 1922, the Club des Amis du Beauceron was formed under the guidance of Dr. Megnin.
In 2008, the Beauceron made its debut in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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A very versatile breed, the Bas Rouge is used to both guard and herd sheep and cattle. It was once very useful against wolves, now long gone from northern France. The breed served in both world wars as messenger dog, supply transport dog, land mine detection dog, search dog, police dog and rescue dog.
This breed stands 61 to 70 cm (24 to 27.5 inches) in height and weighs 30 to 45 kg (66 to 100 pounds). The Beauceron has a hard outer coat and a woolly undercoat that grows thick in cold weather, especially if the dog sleeps outdoors. Its standard colouring is black and tan (the latter colour referred to in French as rouge ecureil, squirrel-red) or grey, black and tan called harlequin or merle in English, harlequin in French. Other colours, such as the once prevalent tawny, grey or grey/black, are now banned by the breed standard. The merle coats should have more black than gray with no white. In the black and tan dogs the tan markings appear in two dots above the eyes, on the sides of the muzzle, fading off to the cheeks, but do not reach the underside of the ears. Also on the throat, under the tail and on the legs and the chest. Tan markings on the chest should appear as two spots but a chest plate is acceptable.
Although most breeds may or may not have dewclaws (many owners of other breeds remove dewclaws, especially if the dog is used for field and hunting), an important feature of the Beauceron is the double dewclaw. In order to be shown, a beauceron must have double dewclaws that form well-separated "thumbs" with nails on each rear leg; anything less will result in disqualification from dog shows.[1][2][3]
Ear cropping is no longer allowed in the UK or Europe.
The Beauceron is known in France as a guard dog, a helper around the farm (herding sheep or cattle), and/or a ring sport dog (primarily protection training). This athletic, healthy and long-lived breed has been bred to be intelligent, calm, gentle, and fearless.[4] Adults are typically suspicious of strangers and are excellent natural guard dogs. On the other hand they typically take their cue from their handlers when it comes to greeting strangers, and are neither sharp nor shy. They do best when raised within the family but they can sleep outside, the better to act as guards (their weatherproof coats make them ideal kennel users even in the coldest winters). They are eager learners and can be trained to a high level. However, their physical and mental development is slow, relative to other similar breeds (e.g. German and other large shepherds): they are not mentally or physically mature until the age of about three years, so their training should not be rushed. Several five- or ten-minute play-training exercises per day in the early years can achieve better results than long or rigorous training sessions.
Beaucerons can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, showmanship, flyball, tracking, and herding events. Herding instincts and trainability can be measured at noncompetitive herding tests. Beaucerons exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials.[5]
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Hey guys i have a 2001 zetec se 1.6 3 door focus. had no end in problems since getting it but the latest two are getting beyond a joke and need sorting
Problem 1) Oil inside spark plug well. only passenger side not driver side, replaced gasket, no change. replaced gasket with liquid gasket seemingly resolved for 2 months.. now issue has returned.
I've read this can be a result of the threads/seal on the temp sensor? but seems a long shot as i would of figured that monitors water not oil temp?. any input would be nice.
Its fresh oil in the wells, however when it heats up it causes the plugs to misfire / fire on 3 out of 4. not really something i can deal with.
Problem 2) Compressor has sensed. in its self is not a huge issue as i dont use the AC due to this. BUT it does sound like the bearing is dead or on its way out. also seems to lose power at times when pulling away, not overly sure if it is not free-spinning 100% of the time and causing this random problem?.
I was going to fit a smaller belt but everyone ive asked regarding this says i would have to remove the compressor to route the smaller belt? anyone done this or any info on it?.
Thanks guys, things starting to become more of problem then my 93 escort...


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First Class of College Sports: Big 5 Conferences Could Be Granted Autonomy in Thursday Vote
It is no secret that the Big 5 or the Power 5, whatever you prefer, are getting bigger and bigger in every aspect. This Thursday, the biggest athletic conferences in the N.C.A.A. could get one step closer to governing themselves.
In a vote by the Division I's board of directors at the N.C.A.A. headquarters in Indianapolis, the Big 5 conferences could be granted autonomy from some of the N.C.A.A. rules, giving them a first class status.


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I honor the Lord with my substance and the firstfruits of my increases. My barns are filled with plenty, and my presses burst forth with new wine.
I am like a tree planted by the rivers of water. I bring forth fruit in my season, my leaf shall not wither, and whatever I do will prosper. The grace of God even makes my mistakes to prosper.
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There is no lack, for my God supplies all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
The Lord is my shepherd, and I do not want. Jesus came that I might have life and have it more abundantly.
Having received the abundance of grace and gift of righteousness, I reign as a king in life by Jesus Christ.
The Lord has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant, and Abraham's blessings are mine.


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VIETRI Fall Warehouse Sale Benefits Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
Saturday, October 19 – Monday, October 21
VIETRI, exclusive importer of handcrafted Italian dinnerware, is having a Fall Warehouse Sale to celebrate 30 years in business, VIETRI employees came together in 2013 to raise $78,000 and to begin building a Habitat for Humanity Home for a very special family in Orange County!
"For 30 years, VIETRI has been a part of many homes and lives. Our customers have been passionate about their
relationship with VIETRI and encouraging to us with their stories and traditions. Now, we want to give back to a
family who needs a home in honor of the many homes that have been a part of our success. We have built
VIETRI with the work of many hands and now we will build a home in the same way, together." said VIETRI
Founder and CEO Susan Gravely.
Help VIETRI build this home by coming to the Fall Warehouse Sale! Limited edition 30th Anniversary Mugs will
be sold, as well as special VIETRI t-shirts, aprons, and totes, with 100% of the proceeds going towards the
$78,000 goal. VIETRI will also be donating a percentage of the total profits made during the 3-day sale to the
The Fall Warehouse Sale will be held Saturday, October 19 through Monday, October 21, 8AM – 4PM daily. Visit
www.vietri.com at 7AM EST on Friday, October 18 to reserve numbered tickets for Saturday, October 19. These
tickets are free and not required for entry. They are for our early birds who want to be the first in line!
You can also visit www.vietri.com starting September 24 to enter to win two VIP tickets to shop the sale before
we open the doors!
The products will be refreshed daily, and there will be new items and sale specials each day. Located at 343
Elizabeth Brady Road in Hillsborough, NC, the VIETRI Outlet Store can be reached by telephone at 919.245.4181
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The US military is now legally in the clear to launch offensive operations in cyberspace, the commander of the US Strategic Command has said. The Pentagon has just sent a report to Congress where it says that it has the right to retaliate with military force against a cyber attack.
Air Force General Robert Kehler said in the latest sign of quickening U.S. military preparations for possible cyber warfare that "I do not believe that we need new explicit authorities to conduct offensive operations of any kind".
US Strategic Command is in charge of a number of areas for the US military, including space operations (like military satellites), cyberspace concerns, 'strategic deterrence' and combating WMDs.
"When warranted, we will respond to hostile acts in cyberspace as we would to any other threat to our country," the DoD said in the report. "All states possess an inherent right to self-defense, and we reserve the right to use all necessary means – diplomatic, informational, military, and economic – to defend our nation, our allies, our partners, and our interests."
This means that if anyone carries out a decent attack on the Pentagon website, the Navy Seals will land on his roof, run through his house shooting anything that moves and bury the body at sea. US security agencies are also training a crack team of highly skilled cyber forensics experts and are working with international partners to share information about cyber threats, including malicious code and the people behind it, it said.
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Legally? How can America "Legally" do anything outside of its borders?
Have you just done a Ddos on a government website? if so we will respond with military force and bomb the s*** out of your house
"This means that if anyone carries out a decent attack on the Pentagon website, the Navy Seals will land on his roof, run through his house shooting anything that moves and bury the body at sea."
This is what is referred to as hyperbole. It compares, firstly, a hacker to Osama Bin Laden…I'm sure the problem here is obvious. Furthermore, to assume a simple hacker will face a similar response to Bin Laden is rather absurd, and I hope its humorous sarcasm. Cyber threats are a very real concern of the military and it is right to be concerned. The Air Force in particular, since it controls and maintains the U.S. strategic nuclear missile arsenal…


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Magellan announces extra-large 9055-LM navigator, lifetime map updates
With a massive 7-inch screen and lifetime map updates, Magellan's RoadMate 9055-LM is a GPS navigation device like no other.
It's been a while since we've taken a look at the largest of Magellan's GPS devices, the 7-inch monster
On its surface, the 9055-LM is similar enough to the 1700; both units have 7-inch WVGA widescreen displays. However, the LM suffix in 9055-LM denotes Magellan's decision to provide the newer unit with free lifetime updates of its maps and points of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Lifetime traffic alerts on the RDS-TMC system are also included in the unit's purchase price.
The new 9055-LM also adds Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling with contacts syncing when paired with a compatible phone, as well as a noise-cancelling microphone to ensure that those hands-free calls are as clear as they can be.
If you're looking for a standalone navigation device with a screen the size of a small tablet, the massive RoadMate 9055 GPS navigator can be yours for an MSRP of $299.


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Seattle 911 -- A Police and Crime Blog
The latest news about Seattle police, Seattle shootings, thefts, arrests, fires, criminals and crimes
Monthly Archive for August, 2010
Police: Don't bother 911 with Blue Angels complaints
Police say not to bother 911 dispatchers with Blue Angels complaints.
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Canadian gets 33 months for trying to steal our money
Donald J. Mason, who lived in Alberta, Canada, tried to get a U.S. tax refund of more than $350,000.
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Police investigate bicyclist assault on Capitol Hill
Police are investigating a Monday incident in which a driver who had a confrontation with a bicyclist on Capitol Hill hit the cyclist with his car and fled. The cyclist was not injured.
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Police: Drugs, money motivated home robbery
Police are investigating a robbery on Tuesday in which three men with masks and guns forced their way into a house in the 3400 block of Rainier Avenue South. A report released this week show the robbers were motivated by drugs and money.
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Motorcycle crashes in Battery Street Tunnel
A motorcycle carrying a rider and passenger crashed in the Battery Street Tunnel late Thursday night, injuring both people.
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How long can people legally sleep in their cars?
How long can people legally sleep in their cars? Learn the answer here.
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Motorcycle-vehicle collision closes Magnolia Bridge
Both directions of traffic on the Magnolia Bridge were closed for more than an hour after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle about 1 p.m. Thursday.
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Beacon Hill shooting victim identified
The man shot to death Tuesday on Beacon Hill was Shawn Edward Hall, 39, according to the King County Medical Examiner's Office.
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Man jumps to death in Bellevue
A 24-year-old man jumped from the fourth floor of Lincoln Square and was killed Thursday morning in Bellevue, police report.
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How a fire station led to Seattle's Space Needle
Many people know the Space Needle, Seattle's most famous landmark, was built for the 1962 World's Fair. But a lesser-known story is that the icon might not have been built in time if not for a long-forgotten Seattle Fire Department alarm office.
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Dr. Peter Pratt served on the Goddard Board of Trustees not once, but three times -- he served from 1972-1977, from 1984-1989, and from 1993-1994. Dr. Pratt is linked to the College through several generations and family ties -- he is the son of Eliot Deming Pratt, one of Goddard's most generous benefactors; he is the father of Chris Pratt, a former faculty member and current Trustee; and he is also the brother of Vera Pratt, a former Trustee. Peter is a graduate of Harvard College and Hahnemann Medical School.
Peter Pratt was one of the first physicians to rediscover the field of family practice in the late 1970s, when he began what is now described as a "primary care practice." Following his retirement Peter has stayed active in the fields of land conservation and agriculture. Peter has been a long supporter of Goddard College and has said, in his own words, that a "Goddard education teaches students how to learn, acquire knowledge, and to adapt in the world."
Goddard Award for Excellence
In recognition of Peter's lifetime of dedication and service to Goddard College he received the Goddard College Award for Excellence on October 19, 2013, as part of Goddard College's 150th Anniversary and Homecoming Weekend. He was joined on stage by his cousin, Ann Stokes, who also received the Award during the ceremony.


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Commission Only Sales recruitment agency listing
A career in commission only sales very much depends on the fact that as an individual you are able to sell effectively and are not reliant on any sort of basic wage as any earnings will be entirely made up from what you sell on the job.
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KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC -- Winds remained strong at Kill Devil Hills early Saturday afternoon, however, emergency officials want residents to be aware that it may continue to get nicer before the eye of the storm rolls through.
Dare County officials said they haven't seen any major problems yet on the mainland, however they do expect flooding. They're expecting to get about 9-10 inches of rain.
We will continue to have live reports and updates from Dare County, North Carolina.
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Costa Rica Hosts Regional Consultation on Social Determinants of Health PAHO/WHO http://t.co/tCw4jrV
According to WHO, most of the global burden of disease and the causes of health inequities arise from the conditions in which people are born, live, work and age. Costa Rica was chosen to host the Regional Consultation on Social Determinants of Health, organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).
The activity is scheduled for August 8 and 9, 2011.
The consultation will bring together about 60 senior officials from the governments of the Region of the Americas, as well as representatives of international organizations and high-level experts in the field, including Sir Michael Marmot, head of the WHO Commission Social Determinants of Health and Dr. Socorro Gross-Galiano, Assistant Director of PAHO.
On August 8 and 9 you will be able to join the meeting virtually through this link: http://www.paho.org/virtual/COT-DH&R
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But, since many of us are paying for the privilege, there's a growing sense that we deserve some sort of compensation. While we at Joystiq won't be satisfied until Bill Gates himself writes us each a check for $1, TheBitbag.com claims that an Xbox insider told them: "we will definitely be doing something for our Gold members that weren't able to get online over the last week." Though we can't be certain precisely what that is, our inside sources are telling us "footrubs."
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Tropico: Mucho Macho Edition heads to stores
Take-Two's island management game compilation has shipped and will soon be available.
Take-Two's island management game compilation has shipped and will soon be available.
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences hands out its awards for 2001.
The game retailer has launched its streaming software rental site, EB1.
GodGames releases a playable demo for its island-management strategy game.
The Caribbean island management game takes fifth place in NPD Intelect's latest list of best-selling games.
Assume control of a small island nation in the latest game from PopTop Software and GodGames.
PopTop has completed its game that lets you play as the dictator of a Caribbean island.
Read our impressions of this upcoming game from the developers of Railroad Tycoon.
We capture a new group of screens from a playable build of PopTop's upcoming island-management game.
Designer Franz Felsl continues his zany stories with a tale about inking the deal his company's publisher.
PopTop releases new information about the character types that will appear in its island-management strategy game.
Gathering of Developers announces a contest for the island management game currently in development at PopTop. New screenshots inside.
Gathering of Developers reveals information about the political system that will be featured in the upcoming island management game.
PopTop reveals information about the resource system in its strategy game set on a tropical island.
Gathering of Developers releases a new trailer for its upcoming city-building game.
Gathering of Developers releases more information about PopTop's upcoming 3D strategy game.
PopTop gives us a chance to play its latest empire-management game.
The developer of Railroad Tycoon II and Tropico moves closer to Take Two.
GameSpot has new images from Pop Top's upcoming banana-republic strategy game.
Those of you who have ever wanted to rule your own little island should read GameSpot's hands-on impression of PopTop's next strategy game.
PopTop Software's Tropico is a strategy game that takes place on a remote Carribean island. You'll build hotels, houses, and factories to expand your city, and you'll also deal with ...
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Will a 41-megapixel camera smartphone from Nokia help Windows Phone gain more market share? I feel like we actually do need a strong third competitor in mobile as an alternative to Android and iOS.
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Nokia is widely expected to unveil the Lumia 1020 during a press conference on Thursday and as is typically the case ahead of Nokia's handset launches, we already likely know almost all there is to know about the unannounced phone. The Lumia 1020 will be Nokia's most impressive camera phone yet, packing a 4.5-inch display, a 41-megapixel PureView camera, a xenon flash and optical image stabilization. According to a new report from Windows Phone Central, Nokia's new smartphone will also feature 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage with no memory card slot, NFC and an optional back plate that supports wireless charging. The blog also published a new photo of the upcoming Lumia 1020, which follows below.


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Evening Wildlife Safari
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Wildlife lovers, this small-group personalized tour is for you! In just over 2-Hours, you'll travel through a variety of Banff landscapes, giving you the best chance to observe animals in their natural environment. Your knowledgeable guide will teach you how the national parks strive to protect animals and their habitat. A must do for all nature enthusiasts and animal lovers!
Discover the challenges of protecting animals and their habitat in Banff National Park. On this evening journey, you'll travel through a variety of landscapes and learn about wildlife, their needs and their inter-relationships.
Leave the safari with a greater understanding of the land and the animals which are seen on 95% of these tours.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from April through to October.
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Hotel pickup is available from Banff hotels.
- 5:30pm (September 15 - Oct 13)
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Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Returns to the original departure point approximately 2 hours after departure
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Evening Wildlife Safari
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- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- Guests should dress in ski wear for this trip including hats, mittens, and warm boots
- Please note: this is a coach tour
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Reviewed by: motherglass, September 2012
Guide brilliant we looked for all sorts found longhorn sheep, mule deers and elks all the bears eluded us. Fantastic evening out.
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The animals were otherwise occupied but that is a chance you take.
A very knowledgeable, passionate tour guide made up for it.
Well worth it just in case.


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Shire 7X7 Shiplap Timber Summerhouse - Assembly Required
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The 7x7 Shire timber summerhouse is the perfect extension of your living space; ideal for you to use as a summerhouse, workshop or extra storage space. This summerhouse features a sturdy shiplap construction, a tongue and groove roof and 2 double doors which provide easy access to the inside. The 3 windows allow fresh air and light in, ideal for ventilation. The TT-COC-003110 timber body comes untreated, ready for you to add the finish of your choice. This product will require assembly.
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