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What are the criteria for the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)?
IBM Security Solutions has begun incorporating the use of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System with published Alerts and Advisories to help customers determine the relevance and threat level of a vulnerability to their environment. This article details the criteria used to produce this score.
CVSS uses three groups of metrics to calculate vulnerability scores:
o Base Metrics - vulnerability attributes that are constant over time and among implementations. A base score for a vulnerability is calculated by applying a formula to the values of the base metrics.
o Temporal Metrics - vulnerability attributes that change over time but are the same among implementations. A temporal score for a vulnerability is calculated by applying a formula to the base score and the values of the temporal metrics.
o Environmental Metrics - vulnerability attributes that are organization and implementation-specific. An environmental score is calculated by applying a formula to the temporal score and the values of the environmental metrics.
Base Metrics:
- Access Vector-the vulnerability can be exploited either locally or remotely
- Local: only with local authentication or physical access (0.7)
- Remotely: (1.0)
- Access Complexity-the complexity of the attack required to exploit the vulnerability
- High: specialized access conditions exist, such as the system is exploitable only with user interaction (0.8)
- Low: system is always exploitable (1.0)
- Authentication-the authentication required by the attacker in order to exploit the vulnerability
- Required: authentication is required (0.6)
- Not required: authentication is not required (1.0)
- Confidentiality Impact-measures the amount of information disclosed
- Complete: access to all critical system information (1.0)
- Partial: access to limited files and data (0.7)
- None: no impact (0.0)
- Integrity Impact-measures the amount of modification of data
- Complete: entire system can be compromised (1.0)
- Partial: modification of limited files and data (0.7)
- None: no impact (0.0)
- Availability Impact-measures the impact on the systems availability
- Complete: total shutdown of the affected resource (1.0)
- Partial: target experiences slowdowns or short outages (0.7)
- None (0.0)
- Impact Bias- used to give greater importance to one of the three impact metrics: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Normal: all three impacts are equally important
- Confidentiality Impact Bias: (0.333)
- Integrity Impact Bias: (0.333)
- Availability Impact Bias: (0.333)
- Confidentiality: the confidentiality impact is more important than the others
- Confidentiality Impact Bias: (0.5)
- Integrity Impact Bias: (0.25)
- Availability Impact Bias: (0.25)
- Integrity: the integrity impact is more important than the others
- Confidentiality Impact Bias: (0.25)
- Integrity Impact Bias: (0.5)
- Availability Impact Bias: (0.25)
- Availability: the availability impact is more important than the others
- Confidentiality Impact Bias: (0.25)
- Integrity Impact Bias: (0.25)
- Availability Impact Bias: (0.5)
- Normal: all three impacts are equally important
To calculate the base score, the impact and impact bias values are first combined using the formula
(Confidentiality Impact * Confidentiality Impact Bias) + (Integrity Impact * Integrity Impact Bias) + (Availability Impact * Availability Impact Bias).
The result of this formula is a value between 0 and 1. This value is multiplied with the following:
(10 * Access Vector * Access Complexity * Authentication).
The final result produces a base score ranging between 0.0 and 10.0.
The complete formula is:
BaseScore = round_to_1_decimal (10 * Access Vector * Access Complexity * Authentication * ((Confidentiality Impact * Confidentiality Impact Bias) + (Integrity Impact * Integrity Impact Bias) + (Availability Impact * Availability Impact Bias)))
Temporal Metrics
- Exploitability
- Unproven: no exploit code is available or method is theoretical (0.85)
- Proof of Concept: code is not functional is all situations, may require more tuning to work (0.9)
- Functional: code works in most situations where vulnerability is exploitable (.95)
- High: vulnerability is exploitable via functional mobile autonomous code, or no exploit is required (1.00)
- Remediation Level
- Office Fix: complete vendor solution is available (0.87)
- Temporary Fix: official but temporary fix available (0.90)
- Workaround: unofficial, non-vendor solution available (0.95)
- Unavailable: no solution available or impossible to apply (1.00)
- Report Confidence - measure the degree of confidence in the existence of the vulnerability
- Unconfirmed: single unconfirmed source or possibly conflicting reports (0.90)
- Uncorroborated: multiple non-official sources (0.95)
- Confirmed: vendor or author of the affected technology confirms vulnerability (1.00)
- Temporal Score = round_to_1_decimal (BaseScore * Exploitability plus BaseScore * RemediationLevel plus BaseScore * ReportConfidence
Environmental Metrics -adjusts the Temporal metrics to account for an organizations environment
- Collateral Damage Potential - measures the potential for loss in physical equipment, property or loss of life or limb
- None: no potential for physical or property damage (0)
- Low: successful exploit may result in significant physical or property damage or loss, system may be damaged or destroyed (0.1)
- Medium: successful exploit may result in significant physical or property damage or loss (0.3)
- High: successful exploit may result in catastrophic physical or property damage or loss, possibly over a wide area (0.5)
- Target Distribution - measures the relative size of the field of target systems susceptible, meant as an environmental-specific indicator
- None: no target systems exist, or only exist in a laboratory setting (0)
- Low: targets exist in the environment, but only on a small scale (between 1% and 15% of the total environment) (0.25)
- Medium: targets exist, but on a medium scale (between 16% and 49% of the total environment) (0.75)
- High: targets exist inside the environment on a considerable scale (between 50% and 100% of the total environment) (1.00)
More information about CVSS can be found at http://www.first.org/cvss/cvss-guide.html
If the above information does not resolve your issue, please contact IBM Security Solutions Customer Support.
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(KMOV.com) -- A 14-year-old girl was struck by a car and killed while crossing a road in Farmington on Saturday morning.
The accident happened on Route 32, just east of Maple Valley Dr., around 10:30 p.m.
Authorities said Kaitlyn Prater was trying to cross the road when she was struck by a vehicle. Prater was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The driver, a 44-year-old Chesterfield woman, suffered minor injuries. She was not ticketed for the accident.

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BME: REGIS-TR launches trade repository service for FX OTC derivatives
REGIS-TR, the global OTC derivatives trade repository created by BME to allow market players to comply fully with the upcoming OTC derivative regulation both in Europe and in the US, will launch its foreign exchange (FX) reporting service in November 2011. This service development enhances its existing reporting service for interest rate derivatives that was launched in December 2010. The launch of the foreign exchange service anticipates mandatory reporting of OTC derivatives contracts for financial and non-financial institutions across the globe and prepares REGIS-TR customers for respective regulatory changes. For the contracts entered, REGIS-TR offers services including data management, certification, electronic matching and confirmation, as well as positions reconciliation.
DTCC and Clearstream enter strategic partnership for loans and collateral management services
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation and Clearstream announced they would establish a strategic partnership to support the bilateral loan (also known as credit claims) and syndicated loan markets. Clearstream will leverage DTCC's Loan/SERV Reconciliation Service and begin to offer it in the first half of 2012. They will also develop bilateral loan services, which will be built on DTCC's existing Loan/SERV platform and integrated with Clearstream's collateral management platform. Under the strategic partnership, DTCC and Clearstream will distribute the Loan/SERV Reconciliation Service to existing and prospective clients across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
DTCC implements ISO 20022 corporate actions announcement messages
Following a pilot program testing new ISO 20022 corporate actions announcement messages, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has announced that the ISO 20022 messages will be ready for implementation this November. The pilot program tested corporate actions announcements for all event types, including dividends, principal and interest, and redemption and reorganization events, such as rights, tender offers, and warrants. Ultimately, all Depository Trust Company customers will have to transition to the ISO 20022.
LCH.Clearnet to accept gold as collateral
LCH.Clearnet is to extend the range of eligible collateral types to include gold bullion by the end of October 2011, subject to final regulatory approval. In accepting gold as cover for margin liability, LCH.Clearnet is delivering greater choice and flexibility to market participants.
MICEX clearing subsidiary admitted to CCP12
The National Clearing Centre, a subsidiary of MICEX, has been admitted to the Global Association of Central Counterparties, CCP12.
NASDAQ OMX Nordic plans central counterparty clearing
NASDAQ OMX Nordic plans to introduce a competitive central counterparty clearing by end of April 2012 in cooperation with EMCF, EuroCCP and SIX x-clear. Interoperability will allow members at NASDAQ OMX Nordic exchanges to choose between multiple clearing houses to clear and settle their trades. NASDAQ OMX Nordic implemented CCP clearing on its markets in Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen in the autumn of 2009, and was then the first European exchange to announce its intent to introduce a competitive clearing model.
SIX Securities Services launches new DvP settlement service against gold
In a significant industry innovation, SIX Securities Services, the SIX Swiss Exchange global post trade services provider, launched the world's first Delivery versus Payment (DvP) settlement capability against gold.
SIX Securities Services continues internationalization strategy
SIX Securities Services, the SIX Swiss Exchange global post trade services provider, opened Colombia as a new market for its customers and plans to open Cyprus by end-October 2011.
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Bluegrass Cellular is dedicating September to celebrating its customers. Its Customer Appreciation Month, which runs through Sept. 30, will thank the company's supporters through parties, giveaways and random acts of appreciation.
There's no doubt that employers value soft skills – work ethic, communications skills, a positive attitude and more.
Top of mind with today's workers are the questions:
Can I retire with confidence?
Will I run out of money before I run out of life?
How much will health care costs be?
Can I count on my Social Security check?
Jimmy Wheeler of Upton won one of the annual Bucks for Bright Ideas awards through a contest held by the Kentucky Innovation Network-Central Region.
Now in its 90th year as a manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping products, the Walter T. Kelley Co. soon will have a new owner.
Its purchase by the Minnesota-based Frandsen Corp. was announced in a statement released Friday. The acquisition is scheduled to close Sept. 9.
Question: I'm always looking for ways to stretch my pennies. I'm open to suggestions.
Answer: Here are some creative budgeting ideas that can make a difference.
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Every job requires a certain mix of skills and knowledge. A welder must read blueprints, retailers must have merchandising knowledge, software developers typically need to know C++ and so on.
Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new Elizabethtown location with a celebration early Saturday.
The company has been relocating its stores in shopping centers to new standalone locations with parking at the door. The latest example is at 2025 N. Mulberry St. on the east side of Elizabethtown.
Question: The biggest practical question of service members transitioning from the military is "how much money do I need to make to maintain my quality of life?"
To better service its customers in the bourbon business, Quest Industries is investing $10 million in a new Elizabethtown plant, which was celebrated Thursday afternoon by state and local officials.


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Selena Gomez just can't seem to shake Justin Bieber from her life, according to a new report. The young singer continues to spiral over their relationship and feels that Justin is just stringing her along. Could she be holding onto something that's clearly gone?
Selena Gomez, 21, is caught up in a toxic young love and she can't seem to get a grasp on it. The former Disney star is reportedly constantly crying to Justin Bieber, 20, that he needs to change and stop stringing her along. But, it seems he is continuing to manipulate and diss her publicly, according to a new report. Read on for the details!
Selena Gomez Crying Over Justin Bieber: She's In A 'Dark State' Over Breakup
With all the female drama surrounding pop star Justin Bieber, it's understandable that it may have taken a toll on Selena Gomez. The on-again/off-again pair can't seem to get on the same page and it's draining her.
"Selena is always crying to Justin, asking him why he's stringing her along," a source close to Selena told Star magazine. "He keeps coming back to her, but then she catches him with other girls — it's driving her into a deep, dark state."
Sadly, enough is enough for Selena's gal pals, who refuse to stand by any longer and listen to her issues with the Biebs. On July 2, her former BFF Demi Lovato posted an intense cryptic message on her personal Twitter account, "Swimming away from your bullsh*t; bye b*tch."
Ouch. The Spring Breakers star really needs to find another outlet and not rely on Justin.
Justin Bieber Has Moved On & Left Selena Gomez For Yovanna Ventura
Justin doesn't seem to be too fazed by his relationship with the "Come and Get It" singer. He has been posting numerous photos of himself with other girls for awhile now on his Instagram account.
Then there is his new relationship with Miami model Yovanna Ventura, 18, which doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The pair continue to put their romance on blast on social media — she even captioned one of her recent pictures, "I've built my walls so high, hoping no one can climb them; but you're making your way up," clearly talking about Justin.
This is not the healthy relationship Selena needs and we hope she can come to terms with where they stand as a couple, if this report is accurate. She needs positive influences in her life, not wild cards!
What do you think, HollywoodLifers — has Justin proven untrustworthy? Should Selena realize that enough is enough and move on? Let us know!
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- Selena Gomez: The Secret Way She's Healing After Justin Bieber Heartbreak
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STOP WITH UR LIES HOLLYWOOD!!!! Selena is so happy in Italy moving on having fun receiving an award and promoting her movie Rudderless. You know she is you stalk her instagram do you not see she Looks happier than ever. That's why Justin is making Yovanna his next girl for when his not with his other girls because Selena finally has moved on from Justin…you know this but you don't want this to stop because you won't have nothing left…:-P
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Twenty-two-year-old model, Jessica C., suffered an unfortunate turn of events recently. A bank's surveillance tape revealed that Jessica had taken $600 HKD that a customer left behind at an ATM in July 2010. Jessica was summoned to the police station to assist with the investigation recently [after the surveillance tape surfaced]. The day before, Jessica's shocking sex photos and video clips circulated. The photos stunned the entire city of Hong Kong and Jessica suffered emotionally from their exposure.
There were approximately a dozen nude photos released. In several of the photos, a nude woman resembling Jessica C. was seen having intercourse and giving oral sex to a man in a bedroom. The side of the woman's face was seen clearly, in which her profile resembled Jessica closely. Another video clip featured Jessica emerging from the shower, in which she looked at the camera directly and smiled lightly.
Yesterday, a man who was not fluent in Cantonese attempted to sell the sex photos and video clips for a high price. The man, who was Jessica's American boyfriend, claimed the photos and videos were taken two years ago in Chicago. Contrary to earlier speculations, the man [featured in the pornographic photos] was not Jessica's Brazilian model boyfriend, Sergio, whom she had recently broken up with.
Jessica's manager, Christine, did not deny the authenticity of the photos, while stressing that Jessica was a victim in the incident. In a text message, Christine replied to the media's inquiries, "Jessica is currently in Taiwan filming and will respond to the recent reports as soon as possible. Many thanks Jessica's fans, friends and people who care about her. Whether the photos are authentic or not, please understand that Jessica is the victim."
Yesterday morning, Jessica vented on her blog, indicating that her mood was as foul as the weather. Despite the heavy rains, there was no choice but to withstand the downpour, hoping that the worst would be over soon. In the photo, Jessica held up an umbrella with a frustrated expression.
Compiled from Oriental Daily and ent.shangdu.com
Jayne: Why do women continue to take these nude sex photos? Have they ever considered that after a bad breakup, the ex-boyfriends may post these photos on amateur porn sites? Even if you are not a celebrity, such nude photos can circulate online and haunt you for the rest of your life. Girls, do not strip before the camera for anyone!
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So… she's a thief and a porn star wannabe?
Why? Good question. Ask them. One moment of stupidity, a lifetime of ruined reputation.
well she didn't "steal" the money but was rather a dishonest person. anyway don't care about her…
Taking what's not yours and without permission, that is the definition of stealing.
not familiar with the exact definition. perhaps i should call it "passive" stealing, however as i said she is a dishonest person with lack of moral…
She thought it was her lucky day but obviously not.
Why did it take them so long to report her? The bank and the police must be working on the same time schedule as the IRS.
if i saw the money, I would probably take it too. Not all of us are saints. She's only human
Because some girls can get pretty stupid in choosing boyfriends.
But it's better to face it now than to drag and lie about it. At least that way people can forget about it quicker.
She has just been caught in the HK$600 incident and now this. Jessica C's career is closed.
I don't know of her. Is she popular in HK? what does she model? What is her last name?
In this age and day, seems like it's the trend for girls in their teens and twenties to cam-whorx.
The net has plenty of them.
Quite scary isn't. And of course, photos are never safe. Why leave traces of what you did before?
The photos will surface some day, one way or another.
And you will be embarrassed. Imagine your dad or mom, or relatives or teachers, employers, friends seeing them? Not a good thought.
What do HK people see in this girl? She's not even pretty.
I know, right! and shes so open O.O
honestly… i don't think shes that hurt…she seems like the "open" type to me… shes so blonde when she talks… i don't consider her a top model but a paris hilton wannabe…
She looks like Barbie. If there's a live action movie of Barbie and Ken, the producer can hire her to play Barbie.
where the link to the sex tape? i need to confirm if it is her. justice shall be taken in the hand of online judge.
Jessica C's Brazilian ex-boyfriend and Gigi Leung's husband has the same name. They both name Sergio.
Born in 1988, she's 23 years old. Hrm she's about Mavis and Viann's age. Perhaps around the age of Gillian when she was with EDC too…
cant find the link. theres not much on her on google. prob some no name asian thinking with fake boobs hanging out.
Who the heck is she?????
Guess people did not learn from the Edison scandal a few years back! SMH
maybe she thought she's not that popular and won't be sold out by that guy, but she got her lesson
can't wait to watch this video
Society needs to fix the way they think. Why should her reputation suffer? Do consenting adults in Hong Kong not have intercourse or sexual relations? She was in a relationship and is old enough to make decisions.
Society should instead focus on the person RELEASING these private images to the public. They are the ones that people should scorn and focus on. They lack simple morals and compassion. This guy was attempting to SELL the images to make money. If anything, people should focus their attention on him.
Jessica C. is arrested.
Bad lang-mo girls! lol
I am not shocked since stealing is stealing so it doesn't matter what the amount is.


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Posted: Nov 21, 2012 6:26 PM by Adrian Pittman
Updated: Nov 21, 2012 6:26 PM
Source: WBRZ
BAYOU CORNE - The fear and anxiety intensifies near Bayou Corne after a poisonous and flammable gas was found in a relief well.
Workers found hydrogen sulfide and temporarily shut down the well. Hydrogen sulfide is a naturally-occurring gas with a foul rotten-egg odor, that can occur in natural gas deposits. Texas Brine is now submitting a proposal to the Department of Natural Resources to permentantly close the caprock relief well.
The company first discovered the gas on Monday but didn't report it until Tuesday evening and that has some parish officials upset.
"We are tired of Texas Brine determining what's relevant, what is not relevant, what's dangerous and what's not dangerous, and give us information when they feel it's appropriate." says Assumption Parish President, Marty Triche.
Tests are being done to see if more gas could possible leak from other places in Bayou Borne. If it is, a forced evacuation for those areas could be ordered.


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Molyneux: Oblivion's a 20,000 page book you'll never finishEverybody's favorite snuggable game developer Peter Molyneux is once again speaking his mind while making sure to mention Fable 2. This time, the chatty creator is talking about Bethesda's Oblivion, comparing its 60-70 hours of gameplay to a 20,000 page book.
Peter Molyneux says that "Fable 2 rocks, Oblivion sucks cocks" CONFIRMED! Actually, Peter did say that Oblivion was a "fantastic achievement," but it's clear that he doesn't have time for such a huge game. It's a fair point to make, since Oblivion, for all its beauty, could be a little overwhelming at times. That said, I almost completely finished the main game save for a final quest (where I got screwed over by the stupid weight limits) so I would suggest that, if a 20,000 page book is good enough, you'll damn well finish it. Just make sure not every book is that long, and we're fine. Comments not appearing? Anti-virus apps like Avast or some browser extensions can cause this. Easy fix: Add [*].disqus.com to your software's white list. Tada! Happy comments time again.
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He may have endured a bitterly frustrating German round last weekend, but McLarens Lewis Hamilton bounced back with aplomb on Saturday in Hungary. Hamiltons closest rival for pole - Lotuss Romain Grosjean - was over four-tenths of a second adrift of the Briton, whilst Red Bulls Sebastian Vettel, team mate Jenson Button and Ferraris Fernando Alonso were left to make up the rest of the top five. We take a team-by-team look at how all the runners performed
Lewis Hamilton, 1m 20.953s, P1
Jenson Button, 1m 21.583s, P4
Hamilton was stoked to earn McLarens 150th pole and his 22nd, after dominating every practice and qualifying session bar FP3 when he was narrowly beaten by Red Bulls Mark Webber. Button was also happy to have overcome a bad start to the day, which included heavy steering and the dreaded front-wheel locking. There is a very positive atmosphere within the team, and a general belief along the pit lane that its their race to lose.
Romain Grosjean, 1m 21.366s, P2
Kimi Raikkonen, 1m 21.730s, P5
Grosjean was delighted to forget about the German Grand Prix and his shunt in practice by getting on to the front row of the grid for the first time. He said his E20 felt great, but that the success was still a surprise. Raikkonen looked good all day, but was disappointed not to be able to put the final lap together when it really mattered.
Red Bull
Sebastian Vettel, 1m 21.416s, P3
Mark Webber, 1m 21.715s, P11
Vettel said that he just never really got his RB8 balanced, and that though the car was quick, sometimes very quick, he just couldnt unlock the lap time. Webber said he had no rhythm on his second lap in Q2 and that there was just nothing he could do about it.
Fernando Alonso, 1m 21.844s, P6
Felipe Massa, 1m 21.900s, P7
Alonso wasnt too sure what to expect at Hungaroring, and Ferrari lacked their usual edge. He managed to improve the F2012 a little after playing with tyre pressures and front wing in Q3, but said he didnt really get a clear lap. Massa was right behind him, with similar problems, and was disappointed after a reasonable Q2 to lose grip and pick up oversteer.
Pastor Maldonado, 1m 21.939s, P8
Bruno Senna, 1m 22.343s, P9
This was a much better weekend for Williams, as both cars got through to Q3 for the first time this year. Senna was flying in the morning, but in the end it was Maldonado who set the pace in qualifying. Both drivers felt they could have gone faster in Q3. Maldonado blamed traffic, Senna just didnt quite get things together but was happy to make Q3 for the first time this year.
Force India
Nico Hulkenberg, 1m 22.847s, P10
Paul di Resta, 1m 21.813s, P12
Hulkenberg was happy to make the top 10, but not with his lap time. He went off trying too hard and got dirt on his tyres. Di Resta looked strong all day, but said he couldnt get the lap time out of the car when it mattered in Q2 after having to push too hard on the tyres to make space on his out lap.
Nico Rosberg, 1m 21.895s, P13
Michael Schumacher, 1m 22.723s, P17
Mercedes spent FP3 doing the long runs they didnt get done on Friday, but by qualifying they realised they lacked the sheer pace to make Q3. Rosberg said his W03 just wasnt fast enough, while Schumacher was unlucky as his final attempt to make Q3 was frustrated when he had to back off after Maldonado went off and threw up a dust cloud. Even so, he said, he didnt think hed have got through, which showed how bad the situation was.
Sergio Perez 1m 21.895s, P14
Kamui Kobayashi, 1m 22.300s, P15
Neither driver felt they got their C31 balanced, and neither managed to get the heat into the tyres and therefore lacked grip. Perez thought overnight changes had helped for FP3, but found the handling inconsistent again in qualifying.
Toro Rosso
Jean-Eric Vergne, 1m 22.380s, P16
Daniel Ricciardo, 1m 23.250s, P18
Vergne thought he got everything out of his STR7 that he could, but Ricciardo was disappointed not to make it through to Q2.
Heikki Kovalainen, 1m 23.578s, P19
Vitaly Petrov, 1m 24.157s, P20
Caterham had a much more positive day, with both drivers praising the balance of their CT01s. Kovalainen was very happy with what he managed, while Petrov said hed have been quicker but for a mistake in Turn 11 on his best lap.
Charles Pic, 1m 25.244s, P21
Timo Glock, 1m 25.476s, P22
Pic said he was happy despite some front-end vibration after adjustment to the front wing flap, but regretted not getting a really clean lap. Glock said that changes to his car after FP3 brought back the nervousness that troubled him at Hockenheim.
Pedro de la Rosa, 1m 25.916s, P23
Narain Karthikeyan, 1m 26.178s, P24
De la Rosa was happy with HRTs ongoing step-by-step improvement and a change in set-up which enabled him to get heat into the tyres. Karthikeyan said that the need to cut some holes in the bodywork to alleviate overheating cost him some downforce and affected his lap time.
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maybe the worst song I've ever heard
Yeah, the song didn't do anything for the trailer. But my man Lebron getting his own doc, and putting the supporting cast on?
If that isn't chivalrous, what is?
that song has nothing to do with basketball. why they choose that song for the trailer?
music was terrible....
Kobe Bean Bryant.
They should have used the "Forever" joint for it. SMH. "I want this forever" applies more to basketball and dreams and stuff than that other joint.


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Alonso lapped his F2012 in 1m 16.265s, 0.365s quicker than Romain Grosjeans Lotus on 1m 16.630, but the times were tight with Sergio Perez next up for Sauber on 1m 16.711s from McLarens Lewis Hamilton on 1m 16.747s, Williams Pastor Maldonado on 1m 16.760s and a revitalised Felipe Massa on 1m 16.843s for Ferrari.
Kamui Kobayashi was well in touch in seventh place in the second Sauber with 1m 17.038s, ahead of Jenson Button in the second McLaren on 1m 17.190s, Sebastian Vettel in the lead Red Bull on 1m 17.222s, Nico Rosberg in the lead Mercedes on 1m 17.261s, team mate Michael Schumacher on 1m 17.413s and Nico Hulkenberg in the lead Force India on 1m 17.631s.
Mark Webber was down in 13th in the other Red Bull on 1m 18.106s, ahead of the Toro Rossos of early pacesetter Jean-Eric Vergne on 1m 18.209s and team mate Daniel Ricciardo on 1m 18.252s, Paul di Resta in the second Force India on 1m 18.302s and Bruno Senna on 1m 18.617s in the second Williams.
Kovalainen just headed Caterham team mate Vitaly Petrov, 1m 19.039s to 1m 19.341s, then a surprise 20th was Narain Karthikeyan on 1m 20.838s for HRT. Charles Pic was right behind him on 1m 20.895s in the lead Marussia, ahead of team mate Timo Glock on 1m 21.638s and HRTs Pedro de la Rosa on 1m 22.423s.
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Magician Wayne Houchin was deliberately set on fire by the host of a TV show in the Dominican Republic. The host said he was going to give Wayne a blessing, set some Water de Florida cologne on fire and poured it on Wayne's head. Wayne suffered severe burns on his head, neck, face and left hand. The host did what he did because he believed that Wayne was practicing voodoo and the black arts.A guy who entertains people doing tricks was set on fir for doing evil magic.The ignorance and stupidity in the world sometimes astounds me. That people will do things like this, and far worse, because of their belief in nonsense just makes me so angry.
People who seem little bothered by The Crusades, The Inquisition, the Native American genocide, etc. (i.e., Christians) would hardly be shamed by a small incident like this. The Abrahamic religions are anti-human - immoral - to their core.
This is taking baptism a bit too far.
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There has been a recent upsurge in interest in Buddhist philosophy, but there is as yet no satisfactory text on the subject. Buddhism as Philosophy fills that void. Unlike other texts that serve to introduce Buddhist thought, it is written by a philosopher and it shows how the Buddhist tradition deals with the same sorts of problems that get treated in Western philosophy and employs the same sorts of methods. This book does more than just report what Buddhist philosophers said; it presents the arguments of the Buddhist philosophers, in their own words, and it invites the reader to assess their overall cogency. In short, Buddhism as Philosophy investigates the Buddhist tradition by way of the characteristically philosophical concern for finding out the truth about complicated matters in metaphysics, epistemology and ethics.
Contents: Preface; Buddhism as philosophy?; Early Buddhism: basic teachings; Non-self: empty persons; Buddhist ethics; A Nyaya interlude; Abhidharma: the metaphysics of empty persons; The rise of Mahayana; Yogacara: impressions-only and the denial of physical objects; Madhyamaka: the doctrine of emptiness; The school of Dinnaga: Buddhist epistemology. Index.
About the Author: Mark Siderits is Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Illinois State University, USA.
Reviews: 'In my own attempts to teach Asian philosophy to American undergraduates, I have often felt the lack of a book like this one. To my knowledge, no other text leads students to question critically the assertions of Buddhist philosophers and to evaluate the arguments for them. Moreover, existing books often include only a few short selections from original Buddhist texts. This volume provides students with the opportunity to wrestle with the richness and complexity of the primary sources. Mark Siderits [is] one of the most important scholars of Buddhism in the world. No living author has done more to make Buddhist ideas intelligible and relevant to contemporary debates in analytic philosophy.' Charles Goodman, Binghamton University, USA 'There has long been a great need for a book like this one. Siderits shows the grace of a wonderful teacher and hits exactly the right tone for his intended audiences. [He] moves easily between the Buddhist schools of thought and Western philosophical traditions. The coverage of schools and problems is, moreover, exactly right. I can think of no other field of such great interest that lacks such an obviously needed resource. Siderits' book fills that gap.' Owen Flanagan, Duke University, USA '[Both] philosophical and analytic, this book is superb…The quality of the writing, its elegance and clarity, is very high. Technical vocabulary is used as needed but always carefully explained.' Bryan W. Van Norden,Vassar College, USA 'Favouring philosophical clarity over chronology, (Siderits) introduces the main currents of thought in the Buddhist philosophical tradition, probing their theses and arguments for inconsistencies, often offering multiple interpretations. …He exhibits a comprehensive grasp of Buddhist thought and practice as a whole and never leaves out of sight the ethical and soteriological implications and motivations of the doctrines that he discusses. His presentation has the smooth texture of explanations that have evolved during years of teaching experience.' Times Literary Supplement 'For those looking for a serious yet concise presentation of Buddhist philosophy, unencumbered with religious baggage, this is a rewarding resource for both personal and classroom study.' Sophia '… a very good starting point for students wishing to approach Buddhism philosophically. The presentation of the book is clear and lucid.' Ars Disputandi
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I would contact the breeder as maybe they will at least help pay for the medical on the pup...Originally Posted by sotmog
I haven't had any experience with this .... I wish I could be of more help.
My prayers that he is OK.
I took my boxer puppy to the vet for his wellness exam & to get answers to other questions. I'm a new owner, so I have 10 million + questions regarding my little puppy. Sadly, the vet discovered that my puppy has a prolapsed rectum.
I've noticed it when he has a bowel movement, but didn't know what it was. The vet explained that it is a congenital defect. He suggests I contact the breeder for a refund.
I DON'T want a refund, I just want to know if anyone has ever heard of this condition? If so, has the outcome been good?
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I would contact the breeder as maybe they will at least help pay for the medical on the pup...Originally Posted by sotmog
I haven't had any experience with this .... I wish I could be of more help.
My prayers that he is OK.
Therese, Patch O' Pits Proud Mom
Perhaps this is what is causing the smell you keep noticing? I am so sorry to hear this. I have no experience with it but here are a few things I found on the Web in regards to it. Everything I found pointed towards either intestinal parasites, constipation, or some other kind of straining (such as giving birth) that causes this. According to the book GUIDE TO CONGENITAL AND HERITABLE DISORDERS IN DOGS, Published by The Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights, The only breed of dog that is congenitally at risk for this is the Labrador Retriever. Boxers are not. Was the breeder a reputable and well known Boxer breeder? I don't want to second guess a vet but it seems more likely that this puppy had a bad case of worms or was on an improper diet causing this prolapse. You can do some surfing yourself but here is one of the many articles I read:
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Rectal prolapse is the result of severe straining to pass stools. A portion of the colon (lower digestive tract) turns inside out. This is similar to turning a sock inside out. A rectal prolapse is the extrusion (pushing out) of the inner layers of the rectum through the anus. It is often a result of straining to defecate, urinate or give birth. Diseases causing straining in the puppy or kitten, such as constipation, parasites or diarrhea, may cause a displacement or protrusion of the rectum. Cats or dogs straining to urinate because of urinary infections or other urinary disease may cause the rectum to prolapse. The condition may also occur in a female dog or cat during a difficult birth. The rectum will appear as a reddened "sausage-like" protrusion from the anus. The prolapsed rectum may extend two to several inches from the body.
What are the symptoms?
A visual inspection and notation of a reddened "sausage or doughnut-like" mass protruding from the anus provides a diagnosis of rectal prolapse.
What are the risks?
Left untreated, a dog will be unable to eliminate stool from the anus. As a result, severe illness will develop followed, within several days, by death. The extruded portion of the anus can also be abraded or injured.
What is the management?
It is of paramount importance to identify the underlying cause of a rectal prolapse. Does the dog or cat have diarrhea or constipation, and if so, why? These problems, if present, must be corrected. Many cases of rectal prolapse can be manually replaced. Sutures may need to be placed into the anus to restrict the anal opening and prevent another prolapse. In severe instances in which the prolapsed rectal tissue become traumatized, the damaged rectal tissue may need to be surgically repaired or removed by a veterinarian.
Thanks Patch & Jo.
Jo, everything you wrote makes sense. I was having a hard time finding anything via the internet (that made sense to me). The vet did check for parasites, but the tests came back negative. So far, it's cost me 400.00.
My puppy will be going back next week. I DO believe it's his diet!!!
The breeder was feeding him a generic dry food. She--the breeder--- told me to keep my puppy on the same food for a few weeks. He seemed constipated often & this "protusion" just kept getting worse. The vet has put him on soft canned foods---Hills Presciption Diet. He also told me not to feed him 3 times daily. I feel guilty not being able to feed him 3 times/ day.
I hope he gets better soon. He has a very hard time with his bowel movements & often avoids going. It's just getting worse. Being a new dog owner...I had NO idea if this straining was normal doggie behavior or not, until a neighbor said it looked odd.
You're right...maybe that's the source of the odor! I guess it's much like hemorroids--which also have a tendency to smell? The vet hasn't given me any concrete solutions...except that I should return my puppy. NOT an option!
Maybe it's also time to find a vet who is a better detective before I end up losing my puppy because of something that could/ can be treated now.
I surely appreciate the info!
I found another article for you:
From Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference 2001:
Rectal Prolapse:
This occurs in young, unthrifty parasitized animals, in association with tumors, and following perineal hernia repairs. Clinical signs are obvious, however it is necessary to distinguish the prolapse from a prolapse of anus and colon and intussusception of ileum.
The prolapse must be amputated if it is necrotic. In other cases the prolapsed rectum is reduced. The edema is removed by gentle pressure and massage using soft cloth moistened with warm saline. Following reduction a loose purse-string suture is inserted in the anus. This is removed in 3-5 days. A sedative to prevent straining is necessary. No food, then a low residue diet of hamburger and white rice is fed for several days.
Colopexy can be a very useful procedure to prevent recurrence of rectal prolapse. The descending colon is sutured to the abdominal wall by a double row of sutures.
The only prolapse I have encountered with a pup was due to a sphincter muscle that was malformed and did not operate properly. Surgery corrected it, but it is timely to reduce the chances of the tissue becoming dry and having to be amputated.
I think the breeder should be contacted and informed, regardless if it is congenital or not. They should stand behind their pup 100%, but feeding their pups a questionable food makes me wonder just how responsible this breeder is.
Good luck with your baby. Good thoughts and prayers are being sent.
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Hi All,
Thank you all for your help!!! I'm sorry I haven't been able to post lately.
Between having a new puppy and renovating a new home, I've been busy, busy, busy. I found a VERY good Vet for the puppy.
He doesn't have rectal prolapse. He has an impacted anal sac.
The odor I was smelling was coming from his ears. They cleaned his ears and emptied the sac. I also learned that the previous Vet didn't have a clue about anything, to say the least!
So, everything is great now!!!
That is so good to hear.
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I have seen this a lot in kittens very young, they try to repair but can reoccur.
good luck with your baby.
sorry, disregard my previous post
WOW! Now that really is a mis-diagnosis! I am amazed!
Well at least the first vet WAS wrong thank goodness! Huge difference between an impacted anal gland and a prolapsed rectum. I am glad your pup is doing well.
Holy cow that is scarey that a vet was that wrong! I'm glad it worked out and you found a good vet to work with. I'd report the other one. Good luck with the pupOriginally Posted by sotmog
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Talk about a major misdiagnosis.......and wrong end too..... Thank goodness you took him to another vet!
What is your puppy's name? Sure would like to see a pic of him too.
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Hi Again Everyone!
You're all right about the first vet! He also ripped me off & I didn't find out until my new Vet told me. My puppy had eye swelling one day (right eye), so I rushed him to the closest VET. Well, this Vet charged me 250.00 for a nail clipping and some kind of dye used to check Sultan's eye ( my puppy)!!
Being a new dog owner, I had NO idea as to how much a treatment like this would cost!! I did ask before taking him back, but they said they couldn't give me an exact figure, because they weren't sure about what kind of treament he'd need. By the way...the rectum issue sounded a little odd to me, also...I could not imagine him having a prolapsed rectum. I was actually going to take Sultan back for another appointment, but when the Vet tried to twist facts about ear cropping--- all the red flags popped up. He tried to convince me that Sultan would suffer eternally if he didn't have his ear cropped... very soon. Anyway, the new Vet freaked when he saw the treatment costs & heard about the ears! I would turn him in if I knew who I should turn him in to! Naturally, the new Vet doesn't want to incite the situation.
My puppy's name is Sultan. I'll try to post a pic of him.


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Miami Symphony Orchestra: Award-winning pianist Edith Chen joins the Miami Symphony Orchestra to present an all-Beethoven program tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the University of Miami's Gusman Concert Hall (1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables) and tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre (555 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach). Music director Manuel Ochoa leads Chen and the orchestra to perform the Piano Concerto no. 5 (Emperor), Leonora Overture, and Choral Fantasia for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra. Chen is a grand-prize winner of several international competitions, including the Ivo Pogorelich Piano Competition, the Richner International Piano Competition, and the Stravinsky International Competition. Tickets range from $15 to $30. Call 667-0015. (GC)
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South Florida Boat Show: See Friday.
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Changing Spaces: Fabric in art can be more than the canvas on which a picture is painted. For some examples of just how innovatively fabric can be used in art, check out the exhibition Changing Spaces: Artists' Projects from the Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, consisting of fourteen multimedia, fabric-based works, including Louise Bourgeois's She Lost It (a 180-foot spiral maze that unfurls a story as the viewer moves closer to the center), Maria Fernanda Cardoso's Flea Circus (which features tiny props used by trained fleas), and works by Chris Burden, Jim Hodges, Renee Green, Mona Hatoum, Narelle Jubelin, Betty Semmes, and Lorna Simpson, among others. The Fabric Workshop is an arts organization that commissions artists to experiment with materials, techniques, and concepts associated with fabrics to create ambitious new works. The exhibition is on view at the Miami Art Museum (101 W. Flagler St.) through August 17. Admission is five dollars. Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (open Thursday until 9:00 p.m. with free admission after 5:00 p.m.); and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. Call 375-3000. (GC)
International Hispanic Theatre Festival: See Thursday.
Florida Marlins: See Friday.
South Florida Boat Show: See Friday.
Miami Symphony Orchestra: See Saturday.
Ballet Flamenco La Rosa: See Saturday.
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Caetano Veloso: Legendary Brazilian musician and composer Caetano Veloso makes his South Florida debut as part of his Fina Estampa tour tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts (1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach) in a concert presented by the Rhythm Foundation. Together with long-time partner Gilberto Gil, Veloso revolutionized Brazilian popular music and culture when the two founded the tropicalia movement 30 years ago; the music, a blend of Afro-Brazilian, Amazon Indian, and European influences, infiltrated and invigorated all aspects of Brazilian pop culture in the late Sixties. Veloso left Brazil for political exile in London in 1969, returning three years later with an even wider range of influences and ideas. For the past two and a half decades he has enjoyed international acclaim, creating several cross-cultural collaborations. Veloso's latest project, Fina Estampa, is sung mostly in Spanish and draws from the Latin music of the Thirties, Forties, and Fifties that he grew up listening to on the radio in Bahia. Tickets cost $28, $38, and $50. Call 672-5202. (GC)
South Florida Boat Show: See Friday.
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Chloe/Giorgio: The New Theater (65 Almeria Ave., Coral Gables) concludes its second annual New Plays Project with the first-ever staged production by Hollywood-based Theatre with Your Coffee. The company, headed by playwright Roberto Prestigiacomo, generally devotes itself to developing new works through play readings; for this inaugural production, the troupe offers Allan Kravitz's Chloe and Prestigiacomo's Giorgio. Tickets cost $10 and $15. Performances run tonight through Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, at 8:00 p.m., with 3:00 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22. Call 445-5300. (GC)
A Chorus Line: The perennially popular musical A Chorus Line, choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett with music by Marvin Hamlisch, takes the stage tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW Fifth St., Fort Lauderdale). An smash when it debuted in April 1975, the musical ascended to Broadway three months later to become one of the longest-running hits in history; it garnered nine Tony Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for drama, three Drama Desk Awards, an Obie Award, and a New York Drama Critics Award for best musical, among other accolades (and was also made into a 1985 feature film starring Michael Douglas). Performances run Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 7:30 p.m., with 2:00 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday through June 22. Tickets cost $35 and $47. Call 954-462-0222. (GC)
South Florida Boat Show: See Friday.
Changing Spaces: See Sunday.
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Matthew Sweet: Jangle-rocker Matthew Sweet's music is the perfect soundtrack for (and by) someone who's been on an emotional rollercoaster after a bad breakup. First comes the denial, fear, and bargaining of Sweet's poppy 1991 hit album Girlfriend, then anger kicks in on the harder, darker followup, 1993's Altered Beast, while his ironically titled 1995 disc 100% Fun finally strikes a musical and emotional balance (acceptance, perhaps?). Despite plenty of melancholy, an overall feeling of futility and self-loathing, and a painful recognition that love's not meant to last, Sweet's music is sometimes deceptively happy-sounding, depending on the degree to which he steeps himself in misery and guitars. Commiserate with Sweet tonight at 8:00 p.m. as he sweeps into the Chili Pepper (200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) to perform songs from his new, undoubtedly bittersweet album Blue Sky on Mars. Tickets cost $12. Call 954-525-5996. (GC)
Changing Spaces: See Sunday.
Chloe/Giorgio: See Tuesday.
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Preservation plan inches ahead, despite outcry from highlands residents
August 17, 2010
NEW — 10 a.m. Aug. 17, 2010
Despite opposition from Issaquah Highlands residents, City Council members decided Monday night to take steps to add more residences to the community and breathe life into the moribund effort to bring businesses to the hillside neighborhood.
City leaders intend to allow up to 550 more residences in the highlands in order to preserve 102 forested acres on Tiger Mountain near Issaquah High School. The deal, a complicated transfer of development rights, aims to preserve about 140 forested acres — the Park Pointe land and another 43 acres adjacent to the highlands.
The council OK'd the measures in a unanimous decision after members offered a forceful defense of the plan to preserve Park Pointe.
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August 10, 2010
Ben & Jerry's opening soon
Mark Mullet, owner of Zeeks Pizza, now plans to bring a taste of Vermont to the Issaquah Highlands. The city councilman will open a Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop next month.
The local branch of the eco-conscious company famous for punny flavors — Cherry Garcia, anyone? — and social activism will open near Caffe Ladro, inside a former home sales center about mid-September. Plans call for about 40 seats spread across 1,300 square feet.
"I think Ben & Jerry's and Issaquah are a natural fit," he said.
Before Mullet can start serving scoops of Chubby Hubby and Chunky Monkey, he had to attend Scoop University, the training facility for franchisees in Vermont. There, the former bank executive learned to mix milkshakes and shape waffle cones.
The biggest challenge for Mullet: cursive writing. He said another employee should handle the frosting messages atop ice cream cakes. Read more
Ben & Jerry's to start dishing up scoops in the highlands next month
August 9, 2010
NEW — 6 a.m. Aug. 9, 2010
Mark Mullet hopes to bring a taste of Vermont to the Issaquah Highlands. The city councilman plans to open a Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop in the neighborhood next month.
Mullet plans to open the local branch of the eco-conscious company famous for punny flavors — Cherry Garcia, anyone? — and social activism near Caffe Ladro, inside a former home sales center. He hopes to open the shop in mid-September. Plans call for about 40 seats spread across 1,300 square feet.
"I think Ben & Jerry's and Issaquah are a natural fit," he said.
Issaquah musician Dan Connolly launches concert series
August 5, 2010
NEW — 8 a.m. Aug. 5, 2010
Mellow Issaquah musician Dan Connolly headlines a concert series at a Redmond theater, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.
For the sets at SecondStory Repertory at Redmond Town Center, the Navy-diver-turned-musician plans to draw from a growing catalog he has sharpened during regular performances at Zeeks Pizza in the Issaquah Highlands.
Connolly has been described as a Celtic-infused amalgam of Jack Johnson, John Mayer and Dave Matthews.
For the Redmond performance, Connolly will deliver a primarily acoustic set, but he also has a high-tech trick up his sleeve.
Trivia Night comes to Zeeks Pizza
July 20, 2010
The popular Trivia Night launched last year by the municipal Sister Cities Commission and the American Moroccan International Exchange returns July 26.
Proceeds from the event will be used for programs that will further strengthen the relationship between Issaquah and sister city Chefchaouen, Morocco.
Sister Cities Commission members work to promote international goodwill and understanding through people-to-people diplomacy, education and cultural exchanges.
Trivia Night will be hosted at Zeeks Pizza, 2525 N.E. Park Drive, in the Issaquah Highlands. The event begins at 7 p.m.
Trivia Night teams will match wits for fun and prizes. The entry fee is $20 for each team of up to four people. Participants should arrive early in order to secure a table.
There is no pre-registration for the event, and Zeeks will remain open during Trivia Night.
Enjoy free slices at Zeeks Pizza from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
June 16, 2010
NEW — 10:30 a.m. June 16, 2010
Grab a free slice at Zeeks Pizza as the pizzeria celebrates a year in Issaquah.
Stop at the Issaquah Highlands eatery, at 2525 N.E. Park Drive, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday to say happy anniversary — and receive a free slice.
Proprietor Mark Mullet — a city councilman by night — came up with the deal as a way to thank the community for the support the restaurant has received during the last 12 months.
Just before the restaurant opened last June, Mullet said he dined at the Belltown restaurant with his family on a trip to the Pacific Science Center and left inspired to open a Zeeks in the highlands.
The area chain includes five Seattle restaurants, as well as Bellevue and Kirkland pizzerias.
Join Carnation farmer in discussion about homegrown produce
May 24, 2010
NEW — 4:15 p.m. May 24, 2010
Learn about homegrown wares raised in Eastside soil Monday night.
Erick Haakenson, owner of Jubilee Biodynamic Farm in Carnation, will talk about traditional farming methods at Zeeks Pizza, 2525 N.E. Park Drive. The discussion starts at 7:30 p.m.
"I don't think most people in Issaquah realize that one of the best places in America for local sustainable farming is the Carnation Valley," Haakenson wrote in a post last week on the farm website. "If you are curious to know the difference between a local sustainable farm and a large industrial farm, we invite you to come and listen to Erick next Monday night — it could change your life (I'm not exaggerating)."
Haakenson and his wife, Wendy, grow organic fruits and vegetables, as well as grass-fed beef.
City Council sets parks, transportation among 2011 goals
May 4, 2010
City Council members outlined goals for parks, technology, economic development and transportation to be accomplished next year. The council eschewed broad policy goals and recommended specific projects.
Members culled 62 suggestions into a handful of rough goals. Municipal staffers will then hone the list into a final stack of goals for the council to approve next month.
The council gathered in a Public Works Operations Building conference room May 1 for the daylong discussion to set goals for 2011.
Council President John Traeger encouraged members to offer multiple suggestions.
"There are no bad ideas, and no goal is too big or too small," he said.
The retreat included initial discussion about the upcoming budget. City department chiefs use the goals set by the council to formulate budgets for the upcoming year.
Help 'Raise the Dough' for Seattle Children's
February 16, 2010
Hope on the Hill Guild for Seattle Children's is organizing its first fundraiser Feb. 23 at Zeeks Pizza in the Issaquah Highlands. Twenty percent of the net profit made during business hours (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.) will go toward supporting uncompensated care, so all children receive medical treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Read more
Dan Connolly to perform regularly at Zeeks Pizza
January 26, 2010
Issaquah residents have another place to hear live music in the city, and they'll get an excellent performance from local musician Dan Connolly.
The talented guitarist is playing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Zeeks Pizza, 2525 N.E. Park Drive.
Not only will those in attendance get to hear soulful renditions of Connolly's tunes from his album "Running Under Water," they'll also get hand-clapping, foot-stomping fun in the form of Irish drinking songs.
Many people at Zeeks last week had heard Connolly's album and were calling out requests for songs from it. Read more


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Ants swimming in pitcher plants: kinematics of aquatic and terrestrial locomotion in Camponotus schmitzi
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Camponotus schmitzi ants live in symbiosis with the Bornean pitcher plant Nepenthes bicalcarata. Unique among ants, the workers regularly dive and swim in the pitcher's digestive fluid to forage for food. High-speed motion analysis revealed that C. schmitzi ants swim at the surface with all legs submerged, with an alternating tripod pattern. Compared to running, swimming involves lower stepping frequencies and larger phase delays within the legs of each tripod. Swimming ants move front and middle legs faster and keep them more extended during the power stroke than during the return stroke. Thrust estimates calculated from three-dimensional leg kinematics using a blade-element approach confirmed that forward propulsion is mainly achieved by the front and middle legs. The hind legs move much less, suggesting that they mainly serve for steering. Experiments with tethered C. schmitzi ants showed that characteristic swimming movements can be triggered by submersion in water. This reaction was absent in another Camponotus species investigated. Our study demonstrates how insects can use the same locomotory system and similar gait patterns for moving on land and in water. We discuss insect adaptations for aquatic/amphibious lifestyles and the special adaptations of C. schmitzi to living on an insect-trapping pitcher plant.
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- Title
- Ants swimming in pitcher plants: kinematics of aquatic and terrestrial locomotion in Camponotus schmitzi
- Journal
Journal of Comparative Physiology A
Volume 198, Issue 6 , pp 465-476
- Cover Date
- 2012-06-01
- 10.1007/s00359-012-0723-4
- Print ISSN
- 0340-7594
- Online ISSN
- 1432-1351
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
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- Topics
- Keywords
- Nepenthes bicalcarata
- Camponotus schmitzi
- Insect-plant interaction
- Swimming
- Gait analysis
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Holger Florian Bohn (1) (2)
- Daniel George Thornham (1)
- Walter Federle (1)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EJ, UK
- 2. Plant Biomechanics Group Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Schänzlestr. 1, 79104, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany