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Interview: Jeff Schnepper
I had the opportunity to interview Jeff Schnepper, MSN's tax expert, for LifeHack last week. My write up covers what Jeff told me about tax misconceptions and reducing tax worries:
The most common misconception people have about taxes is that everybody else is cheating and getting away with something….giving them the "right" to fudge. Cheating is wrong and I've found that the taxpayers I work with understand, and want to do the right thing. The problem is that the law changes every year, and sometimes three and four times in a single year. The professionals are overwhelmed and the average taxpayer completely lost. It's not that people are cheating – they're making errors because they don't know the rules.
Jeff writes for money.msn.com regularly. He's also the author of How to Pay Zero Taxes 2009 (and its preceding 16 editions).
Changes for the 2008 Tax Laws
As we're all in a rush to prepare last year's tax return, it's worth going over the changes that occurred to the tax laws that are applicable for your 2008 returns quickly.
- Stimulus Payments Are Tax-Free
You need to report your stimulus payments as the recovery rebate credit on your federal income tax return, but you don't owe any taxes on it. It is important to remember to record it: if you're eligible for a further recovery rebate credit because you had a child in 2008 or did not receive a stimulus check, your income tax return will affect whether you can claim it.
- AMT Exemption Increased
The Alternative Minimum Tax levels increased slightly in 2008. For married couples, it's $69,950 — or $34,975 if you file separately. If you are single or a head of household, it's $46,200.
- Get Green Tax Breaks
There are several tax breaks if you've gone green over the last year, including the residential energy-efficient property credit and the alternative motor vehicle credit.
- Standard Deduction Increased
The basic standard deduction went up in 2008. It's now $10,900 for married couples — or $5,450 if you're filing separately. It's also $5,450 if you're single. It's $8,000 for heads of household.
- Tax Relief for Disaster Areas
If you lived in the Midwest and were affected by the major storms, tornadoes and floods that hit Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin, you may be eligible for some tax relief.
- Standard Mileage Rates Increased
For business mileage, the rates are 50.5 cents per mile driven from Jan. 1, 2008, to June 30, 2008 and 58.5 cents per mile driven from July 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008. For medical or moving mileage expenses, the rates are 19 cents per mile driven from Jan. 1, 2008, to June 30, 2008 and 27 cents per mile driven from July 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008. For charitable mileage deducations, the rate is 14 cents per mile for the entirety of 2008.
Some good tips from Bank of America
A few days ago, I received a pleasant email from Bank of America with some advice for tax season, several of which were very useful.
One was a page on itemizing deductions. Like many people, whether or not to itemize deductions or take the standard deduction is a confusing choice. The short answer is that if you have large (several thousand dollars or more) expenses in the following categories, then you should consider it:
- Medical expenses more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income
- Mortgage interest
- Charitable contributions
- State and local income taxes, general sales tax on retail purchases, as well as real estate and property taxes. Not all of these can be combined, though.
- Things like gambling losses, tools, and dues that exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income
They also had a page on what's new with 2008 taxes, like inflation adjustments, and changes to the alternative minimum tax.
Normally, I throw away nearly all email from banks. At best, it's notifying me of new terms of service, and at worst it's an offer for yet another credit card. This time I had a pleasant surprise. (I would link to their article, but unfortunately it seems nearly impossible to link to the web pages: they aren't available on their normal web site, and the links don't seem to work unless clicked-through from the email newsletter they sent to me.)
The Government Is Making Your 2009 Tax Return Interesting
President Obama is scheduled to sign a hefty economic stimulus program on Tuesday. It's loaded down with tax credits, as well as some major changes to the current tax laws. The average taxpayer will come out ahead with all of these added benefits — the idea is that we'll all have more money to cover our bills and maybe help keep this consumption-based economy going.
But the plan is also over 1,000 pages long. Even if you're used to filing your taxes yourself, that's a bit much as far as dry bureaucratic reading goes. I have a feeling that next spring, the IRS is going to get plenty of extra questions about how to claim and record the tax benefits that will go into effect on Tuesday.
Just so you know: the IRS offers free telephone assistance, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Individuals should call (800) 829-1040. Businesses should call (800) 829-4933.
Credits: Like Deductions, Only Better
If you're at all like us, you spend all year round saving receipts in order to write off certain expenses as deductions. Education, business, whatever — if it's deductible, we're happy.
But while we're obsessing over deductions, it's easy to forget all about tax credits. That's a downright shame, too: dollar for dollar, we're better off trying to get more tax credits than deductions. Income tax deductions reduce taxable income. A $500 deduction can bring your actual bill down by between $50 and $175, depending on your tax bracket. But a $500 tax credit will flat out reduce your tax bill by $500.
Furthermore, there's an upper limit on the tax deductions you can claim. If you zero out your tax bill with tax deductions, don't bother collecting any more receipts. But some tax credits are refundable: even if you don't owe any taxes, you can get money back.
10 Common Tax Credits
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- Saver's Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Adoption Tax Credit
- Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
- Education Tax Credits
- Social Security Tax Credit
- Foreign Tax Credit
- AMT Credit
- First-Time Homebuyer Credit
There are plenty of less well-known tax credits available. You can pick up a credit for making your home more energy efficient, for being a senior citizen and far more. It's worth reading up about your own situation to make sure that you're not missing out on any potential tax credits.
The Cutest Last-Minute Tax Deduction
TurboTax is running a competition to find the cutest last-minute tax deduction — that is, the cutest baby born in December, just in time to get Mom and Dad a tax deduction for 2008.
It's narrowed down to five contestants you can vote for on the Cutest Tax Deduction website. Personally, I voted for Noah, who really was last-minute. He was born December 30. The winner will receive a $5,000 U.S. Savings Bond.
Grossing Up: Covering the Taxes for a Bonus
When you get a bonus at work, you're supposed to pay taxes on it. You automatically lose a good chunk of that bonus, making it a little less useful than your employer intended. In light of this fact, some employers gross up pay. If your employer grosses up your pay, she adds enough money to your check to cover the taxes on your bonus. The bonus isn't (officially) any bigger, but you no longer have to worry about paying the taxes on it. In reality, however, your bonus really is bigger and you're still paying the same percentage of taxes.
I've never tried to convince an employer to gross up a bonus for me. But I try pretty hard to think about my checks in terms of the fact that I only get to use about half of the money I'm supposedly getting.
Grossing up has a poor reputation these days, making it less appealing. Many CEOs have taken advantage of grossing up to get their companies to pay the taxes on bonuses and severance packages. Don't Mess With Taxes has a great post on the subject.
While I'm not a huge fan of grossing up, I think that there's some value in thinking about our standard paychecks in terms of grossing up. What are we really getting? The amount beyond that number is really just grossing up our pay to cover the taxes on that real amount. It's pretty easy to get an inflated sense of our incomes when we don't take taxes into account, but if we think about half of our income as grossing up our pay, we get a better picture of what's going on.
Refund Anticipation Loans: Bad News
I've got an article up at Investopedia about the bad news known as a refund anticipation loan. The headline writer had a little bit more vehemence than I might have used, but it's absolutely true. Take a look at Refund Anticipation Loans: Ripoff Or Royal Screwjob?.
You'll never even consider a refund anticipation loan again.
You Can Start eFiling Right Now
The IRS' eFile and Free File programs opened up last week.
The Free File program allows taxpayers to prepare file their tax returns online, for free. The only catch is that your adjusted gross income must be $56,000 or less for 2008. That figure varies by year. Even if your income is under $56,000, though, make sure that you don't have any complications in your taxes before you start your tax preparation. Free File only offers the most commonly filed Federal tax forms. Furthermore, you have your choice of Free File providers — and not all providers offer even all of the common forms.
There is a way to make use of Free File, no matter what your income is, if you're willing to do without preparation software. About halfway down the page is an option that reads "I want to fill in the tax forms and file them online without tax software and click "Choose Tax Forms." You'll be able to enter your data, do some basic math, sign your return electronically and eFile your return. It doesn't seem like a bad option, though if you feel that your taxes are a little too complicated, it might make sense to go with another filing option.
You can eFile your taxes with most common tax preparation software, for free.
New Mailing Address Replaces Dallas
If you've been mailing payments to the IRS's Dallas address, you won't be able to do that after tomorrow. The IRS is closing that address and has listed a new address in Charlotte. If you've been sending business payments to Charlotte, you've been bumped to Cincinnati. The IRS has a full notice, complete with addresses.


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DLP and Credit Card Data
I currently monitor CC information through email prevent in DLP. What do you do when you see a user emailing personal credit card information that is not related to the business. When a user emails CC info for business they are flagged as in progress and worked. What do you for these? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
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For Personal User , You should educate the user that it is not safe to send his Credit card number out there like this and than dismiss the incident with your comments .
For official user , If it is for business and you can see in the email than no Problem .You should acknowledge it and close the incident .
Another thing that you can try is to use a Gateway encryption solution and it should encrypt the email if it finds credit card data .This will ensure that credit card data will not go out in clear text .
Hi Mssudd,
Either u can define in ur policy that no. of matching of CCN should be <5 or <10 then it should not generate incident, and if user sent more than this count then this will generate incident. this way u can reduce the above possibility which u asked.
Also u can dismissed such cases even after auto escalation. u will get match count setting in policy list->policy .......
Educate the use to avoid such instances in office which reduce the unnecessary attention.
As i was worked in incident mgmt and policy tune , I recommend u to this.I hope this will help u.
Also refer below some thread for understanding purpose
If your Privacy / Compliance area is going to allow transmission of CC number via email I recommend encrypting the message whether it is for business OR personal use. You should consider a response rule to reply back to the sender informing them why the message was encrypted.
Additionally, I would create a different severity level for messages that have more than 1 or 2 matches beacuse that to me whould be a different situation than a purchase over email.
As a side conversation, what types of conditions are you using in your policy rules to detect CC numbers? ie. keyword matching, regular expression, DI or combination of the aforementioned?
I feel like if you just notify them that you encrypted the message for them, they're less likely to pay attention to what content they're sending to the outside world in the future because they'll just assume you're there to take care of it. We block the message and send a message back indicating the typed of data they should be sending securely. It's annoying to them to have to resend the message, but it's really a teaching opportunity.

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Dr. Joseph Zuckerman, chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Dr. Gail Chorney,
medical director of the Center for Musculoskeletal Care, tour the new facility.
New Center for Musculoskeletal Care Builds on NYU Langone's
Firm Foundation in Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Rehabilitation
From the moment the elevator doors open, you can tell
that this building has, as they say in real estate, "good
bones." NYU Langone Medical Center's new Center for
Musculoskeletal Care (CMC)—located on the fourth,
fifth, and sixth floors of 333 East 38th Street—is domi-
nated by rows of the original concrete columns, 2 feet
square and 11 feet high, that punch through the ceiling,
their splayed capitals disappearing into recessed panels.
Sandblasted, restored, and revealed in all their gritty
glory, these imposing skeletal members of a structure
built to last in 1929 send a powerfully subtle message:
in every sense, this place is rock solid.
Indeed. More than 100,000 outpatients are
expected to visit this state-of-the-art facility annually
for the full spectrum of bone and joint care—preven-
tion, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. When
they choose N YU Langone, it's no doubt because of
the Medical Center's long-standing reputation for
excellence in orthopaedics, rheumatology, and reha-
bilitation. In these musculoskeletal specialty areas,
U.S. News & World Report
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the top 10 programs in the country. Moreover, NYU
Langone's Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine,
the birthplace of comprehensive care for the disabled,
Another Kind of Marathon
Lauren Kent Was Young, Healthy, and Fit—until the Stroke That Changed Her Life
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A spunky and spirited 28-year-old, Lauren Kent
added her own touch of funkiness to the 2010 New
York City Marathon: an aquamarine wig, metallic
goggles, a hot pink running outfit, and a brown
shoulder bag she made herself. It's unlikely that
fellow runners paid her much attention, though,
cocooned as they were in their own thoughts prior to
the start of the grueling 26.2-mile race across the five
boroughs. Three days later, Kent drew
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of marathon.
The first signs of a problem showed up partway
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mile, I began noticing little blind spots in my right eye
but didn't think much of it," she recalls. "I was in the
best shape I had ever been in, and stroke was the last
thing on my mind."
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After a stroke that largely paralyzed her left side, Lauren Kent received "just about everything we could offer," says Dr. Ira
Rashbaum, her physiatrist at Rusk. But she made incredible progress. "It was what you'd expect from a marathoner."
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she regained consciousness, she had no feeling in her
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Storvik Baronial Birthday
September 16- 18, 2011
Barony of Storvik
At the urging of Pope Innocent III, thousands of troops marched into southern France in 1209, bent on crushing the Cathars, a Christian sect that defied many of the teachings on the Catholic Church. The result was a twenty-year campaign that trenched Languedoc in blood and caused the deaths or dislocation of thousands of civilians, Cathar and Catholic alike.
This year's Storvik Baronial Birthday will whisk its heavy fighters back to those days in sunny southern France and places whose names echo through the ages: Beziers, Toulouse, Carcassonne. As in years past, the heavy fighting will consist of a branched melee campaign with two teams: the crusaders and the Cathars. Commanders will work with a campaign map to choose their routes, choose their ground, and the results of previous scenarios will influence later ones. The day will be filled with all the fighting you can handle, and there will be a minimum of down time. The fighting will start on time. The coveted battle map will be awarded to the most valuable unit as determined by the marshals watching the combat. In years past we have had large-scale participation from groups in the East and all over Atlantia. You can expect a large turnout.
Northern Atlantia is a treasure trove of gifted rapier fighters, and you can expect the rapier fighting to be of high quality as well. We encourage baronies and households to gather their units.
Authorizations begin at 10am and fighting begins at 11am sharp!
There will also be target archery and youth combat. Baron William and Baroness Sorcha will choose their champions in armored combat, rapier, youth combat and A&S this day.
Website: http://storvik.atlantia.sca.org/events.html
Martial Activities: Melee, rapier, and youth combat. MiC is Lord Joselin d'outremer.
Arts & Sciences Activities: A&S contest on the theme of French arts circa 13th century. Non-theme A&S displays are also welcome!
Adult, Member: $10.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $15.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (5-17): $5.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-4): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc., Barony of Storvik
Cost Notes: $2 discount for registration by Sept 8. Make Checks Payable To: "SCA Inc/Barony of Storvik" or pay by credit card on ACCEPS http://acceps.ansteorra.org/
Site: Patuxent River Park, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Opens at 4pm on Friday, closes at 3:30pm on Sunday.
Site Restrictions: Discreetly damp (only period containers). Fire in fire rings only - rings and firewood are provided. Dogs are welcomed but must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet!
Feast Information: An early French feast will be prepared by Mistress Caitlin Enniskillen in the evening.
Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome! Please contact Merchant Coordinator, Herveus d'Ormonde (Michael Houghton), at herveus[AT]gmail.com.
Other Information: Target archery competition shoot for all ages and levels, with all new targets. Theme is "Tales of the Dark Woods" run by Nuala and Geoffrey of Needwood. Dancing and bardic circle will take place after feast.
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Written by Kiley Kroh
Thursday, the Justice Department announced BP agreed to plead guilty to 14 criminal charges stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill and agreed to pay $4.5 billion in fines and penalties – the largest single criminal fine and largest total criminal resolution in US history. Attorney General Eric Holder emphasized several times that the announcement is only one piece of the government's ongoing efforts to hold BP fully accountable for the deaths of 11 men and one of the worst environmental disasters in US history.
Here's a rundown of what the settlement entailed and what lies ahead.
What were the charges?
Where will the money go?
In addition to the size of the resolution, the settlement is also historic in its dedication of the majority of funds to the affected Gulf Coast states for environmental restoration.
What additional aspects of BP's liability have not been resolved?
The settlement was just one step toward determining full liability for the catastrophe, with the largest potential penalties still remaining.
The people and ecosystem of the Gulf Coast continue to struggle with the devastating impacts of the Deepwater Horizon spill – and will likely do so for many years to come. Therefore, it is encouraging that the government has structured the settlement to ensure the majority of penalties paid by BP are returned to the impacted states to begin the painstaking process of environmental and economic restoration. The bipartisan RESTORE Act, which passed Congress in June, is a critical piece of legislation also aimed at achieving that end. The bill requires 80 percent of civil fines paid by the responsible parties under the Clean Water Act to be diverted to the five Gulf states impacted by the spill, rather than to the general treasury.
This action marks an enormous step forward in the enduring effort to make the Gulf Coast whole again. In order to truly hold the responsible parties accountable for the Deepwater Horizon tragedy and ensure long-term recovery of the hard-hit region, the Administration should continue to pursue the maximum penalty in remaining civil fines and damages.
This post was originally published by Climate Progress.
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To anyone with money to contribute to help prevent this prospective environmental and democratic disaster from occurring, I have just got this email:
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Right now, the tar sands, a toxic oil reserve almost the size of Saudi Arabia's but over 3 times as dangerous for climate change, sits landlocked in Northern Canada. People power has twice blocked new pipelines into this poison, but now we have a bigger challenge.
A new trade deal, negotiated in secret with China, could allow China's companies to take over the tar sands and sue the Canadian government if it hampers their exploitation with environmental or health laws. Canada's right-wing Prime Minister is an oil-man with a history of climate-denial, and he's using this tactic to bypass democracy, with potentially devastating consequences for the planet.
Our big chance to stop this is that the deal may not be legal. It's likely to be signed in the coming days or weeks and we need to be ready to hit back when that happens. If 20,000 of us pledge now to help hire outstanding lawyers and fund research and public campaigning, we can be sure to hit the ground running when the government acts -- Avaaz will only process the pledge if we get enough to make this important case happen. Our climate is already under grave threat, and tar sands could push it over the edge. Pledge now to defend the planet:
Tar sands oil would harm all of us: The emissions from this dirty oil are up to 35% greater than regular crude oil, the process for getting it out of the ground alone emits three times the pollution, and the production of one gallon of oil poisons up to 35 gallons of fresh water. Not to mention that the exposure of another huge oil reserve would skyrocket the destruction of our planet.
That's why experts and campaigners all over joined the fight to stop pipelines from being built in the US and Canada that would unlock this toxic sludge from the ground. Now those hard-fought victories could be wiped out.
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I will believe a corporation is a person when Texas executes one. Can a corporation be executed? Or at least driven into Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Thanks for the info. Like Christopher M said, people who buy BP gas will really pay the fines. Why can't executives be held personally responsible when death of either a person or an animal is involved?
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Anti-poll posters seized in Odisha
Police have seized two anti-election posters allegedly put up by Maoists in Odisha's Rayagada district, an official said Monday.
One poster was found near a proposed polling booth at Kurli village and the second near another booth in Kalyansinghpur area, District Superintendent of Police Rajesh Pandit told IANS.
In the posters, the rebels urged people to boycott the Lok Sabha elections scheduled in the region next month. The posters also contained anti-industry slogans, he said.
Necessary security measures have been taken in the region to scuttle any attempt by Maoists to disrupt the elections, he added.
Rayagada is considered a Maoist stronghold.
Polling for 21 Lok Sabha seats and the 147-member state assembly would be held simultaneously in Odisha April 10 and 17. Rayagada will go to polls in the first phase.
Odisha has asked the central government to provide three choppers and additional security forces for conducting free and fair polls.
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PM sent, I'll take it
Serenity Shelter is sold, the Zero is still available
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When Agendas and Instability in American Politics appeared fifteen years ago, offering a profoundly original account of how policy issues rise and fall on the national agenda, the Journal of Politics predicted that it would "become a landmark study of public policy making and American politics." That prediction proved true and, in this long-awaited second edition, Bryan Jones and Frank Baumgartner refine their influential argument and expand it to illuminate the workings of democracies beyond the United States.The authors retain all the substance of their contention that short-term, single-issue analyses cast public policy too narrowly as the result of cozy and dependable arrangements among politicians, interest groups, and the media. Jones and Baumgartner provide a different interpretation by taking the long view of several issues--including nuclear energy, urban affairs, smoking, and auto safety--to demonstrate that bursts of rapid, unpredictable policy change punctuate the patterns of stability more frequently associated with government. Featuring a new introduction and two additional chapters, this updated edition ensures that their findings will remain a touchstone of policy studies for many years to come.
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Migrating an Oracle database Solaris to Linux
We have been looking at ways of migrating our database from it's current home on Solaris to Linux (64-bit AMD). This migration involves two interesting changes, first off we have to change endianness due to the move from sparc archictecture to AMD, but as we are also using RAC we are moving from a clustered filesystem (Vxfs) to Oracle's very own ASM. In no way is this a one step migration. Here is the method we are thinking of using:
Create your target database on the new system.
In your original database first find out what destination platforms you can use transportable tablespaces to:
sql> select * from V$transportable_platform;
Find out if the tablespace(replace TBNAME with the tablespace your are interested in) to move is self-contained:
sql> EXECUTE DBMS_TTS.TRANSPORT_SET_CHECK('TBNAME', TRUE); select * from TRANSPORT_SET_VIOLATIONS;
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sql> alter tablespace TBNAME read only;
Run rman to convert the datafile(s) of the tablespace you are interested in:
rman> convert tablespace TBNAME to platform 'Linux 64-bit for AMD' format='/home/oracle/%U' parallelism 4;
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(oracle $) exp 'as sys user' transport_tablespace=y file=tbname.dmp tablespaces=tbname
Now copy the output from rman and the export over to your new target database server and we can use imp to plug the tablespace back in. You must create the owner of the tablespace on the target database. You CAN'T plug straight into ASM you must go to a filesystem first! So if you are using RAC, you have to make it non-clustered and import on 1 side only:
(oracle $) imp 'as sys user' transport_tablespace=y file='path to export dump' datafiles='path to converted datafiles'
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rman> convert datafile 'path_to_datafile' format 'ASM path' parallelism 4;
Finally offline the tablespace and rename the datafile in the database:
sql> alter tablespace TBNAME rename datafile 'path to os datafile' to 'path to ASM file'
So do this with all your datafiles and you have migrated your database.
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Sharon Says:
March 6th, 2006 at 1:31 pm
Excellent article Jason. This really helped me. Cheers
Doug Says:
December 22nd, 2006 at 7:28 pm
The second "convert" mentioned in your steps does nothing more than copy the file into ASM sine there is no PLATFORM specified. This is used inplace of BACKUP AS COPY to avoid the file being registered as an available backup in the RMAN catalog.
The endian conversion can be done on the target system, which would eliminate moving the datafiles once. The steps currently move the datafiles 3 times: vxfs /home/oracle /stage ASM.
If instead you do this: vxfs /stage ASM, it will make the process faster. You have to use convert datafile and list all datafiles in the tablespaces being transported. The RMAN convert command would be like this:
convert datafile '/stage/dbf1′,'/stage/dbf2′ from platform 'Solaris[tm] OE (64-bit)' db_file_name_convert '/stage/','+DATA'
Michael Says:
August 28th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Does the RMAN convert command change the data in place on the source? Or does it make a copy with changed endian-ness? Also, does the database need to be in archivelog mode for this method to work?
jason arneil Says:
August 28th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
it makes a copy to the location specified by format='/home/oracle/%U'
so in that example creates a backup with changed endianness in the /home/oracle location
i don't see why archivelog mode is required as you are forced to make the tablespace you want to change read only so there will be no updates on it
Michael Says:
August 28th, 2007 at 11:28 pm
Well, I've been playing with this. I have a database with literally thousands of datafiles. The copies made by rman end up with crazy names like data_D-MDB_I-1108627998_TS-PARTITIONS_FNO-14_0aiqhpq1
Renaming them in the target is more difficult than it sounds.
What a tedious undertaking, this xplatform tts…
jason arneil Says:
August 29th, 2007 at 7:19 am
You don't have to stick with %U on the end of the format command. If you use %N instead it should put the tablespace name.
The options on the format are described here http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/backup.102/b14194/rcmsynta033.htm#sthref531
Michael Says:
August 30th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Thanks for the tip. I found the formatSpec chart and in addition to your suggestion about using %N, I would like to suggest /directory-path/%N%f.dbf which will take into account the possibility of numerous datafiles and also give one the ability to convert at the tablespace level. The %f represents file_id in dba_data_files and therefore makes it easier to generate a script on the target identifying the file names.
But either way will work. Thanks!
Michael Says:
September 26th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
I've been working on this for about a month. We have some larger databases, and there are alot of "gotchas" which are not well documented. One is that you must create users in the source on the target manually. Another is that views and pl/sql don't seem to make their way across with the metadata. Since they are usually based upon that same data, you must do an additional export/import to migrate them, adding yet another step to the process. Still, like any engineering exersize, anything is doable with practice and as much automation as feasible to eliminate manual errors. One other issue – your entire database and application is basically off-line while these tasks are accomplished – a very hard sell for mission-critical, always-up demands of important enterprise databases!
jason arneil Says:
September 26th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Hi Michael,
Glad to be help btw! You probably already know, but the reason that views, pl/sql stuff and of course the users don't make their way across is that this stuff is stored in the system tablespace. The other thing to watch out for is the grants particularly look at dba_sys_privs. We basically got all of these things in place first, you can do this a good while before the migration. You are right, to do tts you need to have tablespaces as read only, however when we performed this, we managed to keep our whois service and our DAC service online pretty much throughout as these are read-only applications. If you have any read-only stuff yourself, then you can keep up your SLA on these!
thanks for reading,
Vishal Gupta Says:
November 13th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
You could also use DB_FILE_NAME_CONVERT parameter to specify different directory location, but keep same filename as source
CONVERT tablespace perfstat
FROM PLATFORM="Solaris[tm] OE (64-bit)"
TO PLATFORM="Linux 64-bit for AMD"
DB_FILE_NAME_CONVERT="/Oradata/SCUAT/", "/Orabackups2/SCUAT/database/"
vm Says:
June 11th, 2008 at 1:05 am
could you please explain following your info
So if you are using RAC, you have to make it non-clustered and import on 1 side only:
Please provide the steps
how to make RAC database into
non clustered(example clustered_database=false) or any additional steps involed
Please help
Thanks VM
Abe Says:
October 9th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Hello all, thanks for wonderful feedback.
We have destination database Solaris[tm] OE (64-bit and
Linux 64-bit for AMD Source database. Linux file system is raw file system and Solaris system uses normal file system
How do we migrate, we converted dbf using rman and exported using expdp…how to move converted dbf and what are the next steps…import and copy dbf to their targets destination? thanks for your help.
kb Says:
November 8th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Is there a view which get update when file is converted to ASM using RMAN, which is display by RMAN client
input filename=/opt/stage/testing.dbf
converted datafile=+DATA01/labdata/datafile/testing.285.702330543
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The ultrastructure and reproduction of Amphiamblys capitellides (Microspora, Metchnikovellidae), a parasite of the gregarine Ancora sagittata (Apicomplexa, Lecudinidae), with redescription of the species and comments on the taxonomy
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The ultrastructural cytology and reproduction of the hyperparasitic microsporidium Amphiamblys copitellides (Caullery and Mesnil, 1897) is described. Merogonial reproduction was not observed. The sporogony comprises two sequences: a sac-bound sporogony in close contact with the cytoplasm of the host and a free sporogony in parasitophorous vacuoles. The free sporogony, which probably precedes the sac-bound, yields a small number of rounded spores. The sac-bound sporogony is polysporoblastic, generating two rows of elongated spores. All stages have isolated nuclei. Both spore types have an extrusion apparatus of the metchnikovellidean type, with a polar sac devoid of anchoring disc, a polar filament with one manubroid and one bulbous part, and a posterior semicircular membrane fold enclosing rounded or tubular structures. Hosts are gregarines of the species Ancora sagittata living in the intestine of polychaetes of the genus Capitella, probably the species Capitella giardi. The cytology, life cycle and classification are discussed. The species is redescribed and the diagnosis of the genus Amphiamblys Caullery and Mesnil, 1914 is emended.
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Tonight was the first of a couple of shows my band (MindMaze) are playing with the classic metal tribute band Denim and Leather, comprised of mostly some regional talent, plus Helstar frontman James Rivera (has been in many other bands as well) on vocals. Really fun show for sure.
Denim and Leather setlist:
01 Hammerhead (Flotsam and Jetsam)
02 Restless and Wild (Accept)
03 Flight of Icarus (Iron Maiden)
04 The Green Manalishi (Judas Priest)
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04 This Holy War
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FIFA 13, the football simulation from EA Sports, has managed to beat Resident Evil 6, the action shooter title from Capcom, on the United Kingdom market for the week that ended on October 7.
FIFA 13 continues to lead the video game chart after breaking several records during its first week on sale and the game also managed to become the best-selling sports game the game world has ever seen.
Resident Evil 6 has been both criticized and praised after launch and Capcom has said that it shipped more copies for the title than for any other in its catalogue, which might translate into a lot of sales before the end of the year.
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Borderlands 2, the shooter from developer Gearbox and publisher 2K Games, has taken the last position on the United Kingdom podium.
Just Dance 4, the motion driven game from publisher Ubisoft, has performed well during its first week on sale and has taken fourth spot in the chart while F1 2012, the Formula 1 racing simulation from Codemansters, has managed to occupy fifth, sliding down two places since last week.
NBA 2K13 from 2K Sports is not doing great in the United Kingdom, a country that prefers football to basketball, while Rocksmith from Ubisoft seems tied to the seventh place in the United Kingdom chart.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, from Bethesda, has benefited from the launch of the new Hearthfire content to keep eighth place, while Pro Evolution Soccer 2013, from Konami, has dropped from fifth to ninth.
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Faculty Publications 2004
Amador, Jose A. SEE also: Browning, M.; Gorres, Josef F.; Potts, David A.; Savin, Mary C.
Amador, J. A. and J. H. Gorres. "Fauna." IN: Principles and Applications of Soil Microbiology. 2nd Edition. Edited by D. M. Sylvia et al. Prentice Hall. 2004. p.181-2000.
Amador, Jose A. and Josef F. Gorres. "A Problem-Solving Learning Approach to Teaching Introductory Soil Science." Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences. 33:21-27. 2004.
August, Peter V. SEE also: Hollister, Jeffrey W.
August, Peter V., Roger Greene and Frederick J. Vincent. "Taking Narragansett Bay's Vital Signs." Providence Journal. September 8, 2004. p.B4.
Bohlen, Patrick J., Peter M. Groffman, Timothy J. Fahey, Melany C. Fisk, Esteban Suarez, Derek M. Pelletier and Robert T. Fahey. "Ecosystem Consequences of Exotic Earthworms Invasion of Northern Temperant Forests." Ecosystems. 7(1):1-11. February 2004.
Bohlen, Patrick J., Deek M. Pelletier, Peter M. Groffman, Timothy J. Fahey and Melany C. Fisk. " Influence of Earthworm Invasion on Redistribution and Retention of Soil Carbon and Nitrogen in Northern Temperant Forests." Ecosystems. 7(1):13-27. February 2004.
Boving, T. B., M. Stolt and J. Augenstern. "Investigation of the University of Rhode Island Porous Pavement Parking Lot and Its Impact on Subsurface Water Qality." IN: Proceedings of the International Association of Hydrologists, XXXIII Annual Meeting, Zacatecas, Mexico. 2004. 4p.
Browning, M., C. Dawson, S. R. Alm, J. H. Gorres and J. A. Amador. "Differential Effects on Butyric Acid on Nematodes From Four Trophic Groups." Applied Soil Ecology. 27(1):47-54. September 2004.
Buckley, Francine G. SEE: Buckley, Paul A.; Ginsberg, Howard S.
Buckley, Paul A. SEE also: Ginsberg, Howard S.
Buckley, P. A. and Francine G. Buckley. "Rapid Speciation by a Lesser Antillean Endemic, Barbados Bullfinch Loxigilla barbadensis." Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club. 124(2):108-123. October 2004.
Compton, Jana E. SEE also: Davis, Aletta.
Compton, Jana E., Lidia S. Watrud, L. Arlene Potreuse and Shira DeGrood. "Response of Soil Microbial Biomass and Community Composition to Chronic Nitrogen Additions at Harvard Forest." Forest Ecology and Management. 196(1):143-158. 212 July 2004.
Davis, Aletta, Mark H. Stolt and Jana E. Compton. "Spatial Distribution of Soil Carbon in Southern New England Hardwood Forest Landscapes." Soil Science Society of America Journal. 68(3):895-904. May-June 2004.
Egan, Robert S. and Peter W. C. Paton. "Within-Pond Parameters Affecting Oviposition by Wood Frogs and Spotted Salamanders." Wetlands. 24(1):1-13. March 2004.
Fisk, Melany C., Timothy J. Fahey, Peter M. Groffman and Patrick J. Bohlen. "Earthworm Invasion, Fine-Root Distributions, and Soil Respiration in Northern Temperant Forests." Ecosystems. 7(1):55-62. February 2004.
Forrester, Graham E. and Mark A. Steele. "Predators, Prey Refuges, and the Spatial Scaling of Density-Dependent Prey Mortality." Ecology. 85(5):1332-1342. May 2004.
Ginsberg, Howard S., Elyes Zhioua, Shaibal Mitra, James Fischer, P. A. Buckley, Frank Verrat, H. Brian Underwood and Francine G. Buckley. "Woodland Type and Spatial Distribution of Nymphal Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodida)." Environmental Entomolgy. 32(5):1266-1273. Octoberb 2004.
Gold, Arthur J. SEE: Rotkin-Ellman Marian.
Gorres, Josef H. SEE also: Amador, Jose A.; Browning, M.; Potts, David A.; Rotkin, Ellman M; Savin, Mary C.
Gorres, J. H. and J. A. Amador. "Spatial Variability of Soil Biological Processes." IN: Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment, Vol.3. D. Hillel, Editor. Elsevier. 2004. p.561-570.
Groffman, Peter M. SEE also: Bohlen, Patrick J.; Fisk, Melany C.; Suarez, Esteban R.; Veneterea, Rodney T.; Wigand, Cathleen.
Groffman, Peter M., Patrick J. Bohlan, Melancy C. Fisk and Timothy J. Fahey. "Exotic Earthworms Invasion and Microbial Biomass in Northern Temperant Forests." Ecosystems. 7(1):45-54. February 2004.
Groffman, Peter M., Neely Llau, Kenneth T. Belt, Lawrence E. Band and Gary T. Fisher. "Nitrogen Fluxes and Rotation in Urban Watershed Ecosystems." Ecosystems. 7(1):393-403. February 2004.
Groffman, Peter M., Charles T. Driscoll, Gene E. Likens, Timothy J. Fahey, Richard T. Holmes, Christopher Eagar and John D. Aber. "Nor Gloom of Night: A New Conceptual Model for the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study." Bioscience. 54(2):139-148. February 2004.
Hollister, Jeffrey W., M. Liliana Gonzalez, John F. Paul, Peter V. August and Jane L. Copeland. "Assessing the Accuracy of National Land Cover Dataset Area Estimates at Multiple Spatial Events." PE&RS; Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing. 70(4):405-414. April 2004.
McKinney, Richard A., Sarah M. Glatt and Scott R. McWilliams. "Allometric Length-Weight Relationships for Benthic Prey of Acquatic Wildlife in Coastal Marine Habitats." Wildlife Biology. 10(4):241-249. December 2004.
McWilliams, Scott R. SEE also: McKinney, Richard A.; Pierce, Barbara J.
McWilliams, Scott R. and D. G. Raveling. "Energetics and Time Allocation in Cackling Canada Geese." IN: Biology and Management of Canada Geese; Proceedings of the 2nd International Canada Goose Symposium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2004.
McWilliams, Scott R., Christopher Guglielmo, Barbara Pierce and Marcel Klaassen. "Flying, Fasting, and Feeding in Birds During Migration: A Nutritional Perspective." Journal of Avian Biology. 35(5):377-393. 2004.
Morgan, C. P. and M. H. Stolt. "A Comparison of Several Approaches to Monitor Water-Table Fluctuations." Social Science Society of America Journal. 68(2):562-566. March-April 2004.
Novak, Alyssa B. and Y. Q. Wang. "Effects of Suburban Sprawl on Rhode Island's Forrests: A Landsat View From 1972 to 1999." Northeastern Naturalist. 11(1):67-74. 2004.
Olsen, Stephen Bloye. "The Orders of Outcome in Integrated Coastal Management; A Framework of Progress Markers to More Sustainable Forms of Coastal Development." Sea Technology. 45(10):41-46. October 2004.
Paton, Peter W. C. SEE: Egan, Robert S.
Pierce, Barbara J., Scott R. McWilliams, Allen R. Place and Michael A. Huguenin. "Diet Preferences for Specific Fatty Acids and Their Effect on Composition of Fat Reserves in Migratory Red-Eyed Vireos (Vireo olivaceous)." Comparative Physiology. A. Molecular and Integral Phsyiology. 138(4):503-514. August 2004.
Pierce, Barbara J. and Scott R. McWilliams. "Diet Quality and Food Limitation Affect the Dynamics of Body Composition and Digestive Organs in a Migratory Songbird (Zonotrichia albicollis)." Physiological and Biochemical Zoology. 77(3):471-483. May-June 2004.
Potts, David A., Josef H. Gorres, Erika L. Nicosia and Jose A. Amador. "Effects of Aeration on Water Quality From Septic System Leachfields." Journal of Environmental Quality. 33(5):1828-1838. September/October 2004.
Rotkin-Ellman Marian, Kelly Addy, Arthur J. Gold and Peter M. Groffman. "Tree Species, Root Decomposition and Subsurface Denitrification Potential in Riparian Wetlands." Plant and Soil. 263(1-2):335-344. June 2004.
Savin, Mary C., Josef H. Gorres and Jose A. Amador. "Microbial and Microfaunal Dynamics in Artificial and Lumbricus terrestrise (L.) Burrows." Soil Science Society of America Journal. 68(1):116-124. January/February 2004.
Stolt, Mark H. SEE: Boving, Thomas B.; Davis, Aletta; Morgan, C. P.
Suarez, Esteban R., Derek M. Pelletier, Peter M. Groffman, Patrick J. Bohlan and Melany C. Fisk. "Effects of Exotic Earthworms on Soil Phosphorus Cycling in Two Broadleaf Temperant Forests." Ecosystems. 7(1):28-44. February 2004.
Venterea, Rodney T., Peter M. Groffman, Louis V. Verchot, Alison H. Magill and John D. Aber. "Gross Nitrogen Process Rates in Temperate Forest Soils Exhibiting Symptoms of Nitrogen Saturation." Forest Ecology and Management. 196(1):129-142. 12 July 2004.
Venterea, Rodney T., Peter M. Groffman, Mark S. Castro, Louis V. Verchot, Ivan J. Fernandez and Mary Beth Adams. "Soil Emissions of Nitric Oxide in Two Forest Watersheds Subjected to Elevated N Inputs." Forest Ecology and Management. 196(2/3):335-340. 26 July 2004.
Wang, Yeqiao. SEE also: Novak, Alyssa B.; Yang, J.
Wang, Yeqiao, Shuwen Zhang, Ying Li, Dexuan Wang and Jiansheng Yang. "Land Cover Change, Greenhouse Gas Emission, and Climate Change: A Case Study in the Three-River-Plain Region of the Northeast China." IN: Remote Sensing and Modeling of Ecosystems for Sustainability. (Proceedings of the SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, v.5544). 2004. p.85-95.
Wang, Yeqiao and Xinsheng Zhang. "A SPLIT Model for Extraction of Subpixel Impervious Surface Information." PE&RS: Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing. 70(7):821-828. July 2004.
Wigand, Cathleen, Richard A. McKinney, Marnita M. Chintala, Michael A. Charpentier and Peter M. Groffman. "Denitrification Enzyme Activity of Fringe Salt Marshes in New England (USA)." Journal of Environmental Quality. 33(3):1144-1151. May-June 2004.
Yang, J. and Y. Wang. "Estimation of Land Surface Temperature Using Spatial Interpolation and Satellite-Derived Surface Emissivity." Journal of Environmental Informatics. 4(1):40-47. August 2004.
Zhioua, Elyes. SEE: Ginsberg, Howard S.
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text: Alix Elias | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information Official Broadway League sites: - sites - broadway.org broadwayleague.com broadwayfanclub.com kidsnightonbroadway.com stagespecs.org tonyawards.com Quick Search For: In This Category: All Show People/Org. Theatre Season Alix Elias Performer ( b. Jan 23, 1942 Washington, District of Columbia, USA ) Female Productions ProductionsDate of ProductionsTwo Gentlemen of Verona[Musical, Comedy, Original] Performer: Alix Elias [Lucetta]Dec 01, 1971 - May 20, 1973The Last Analysis[Play, Farce, Original] Performer: Alix Elias [Imogen]Oct 01, 1964 - Oct 24, 1964Hello, Dolly![Musical, Comedy, Original] Performer: Alix Elias Minnie Fay - ReplacementJan 16, 1964 - Dec 27, 1970Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad[Play, Comedy, Original] Performer: Alix Elias [Rosalie]Aug 27, 1963 - Oct 05, 1963 Find out where Alix Elias and are credited together © 2001-2015, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. (Copyright and Disclaimer)


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The Broncos' injury report Friday comprised mostly players who practiced in full and are designated as probable for Sunday's game. The only two players limited in practice were cornerback Champ Bailey (foot) and linebacker Paris Lenon (thigh).
Bailey spoke to the media Thursday and remained cautious in his expectation of playing Sunday at Dallas. Coach John Fox elaborated on Bailey's recovery Friday and said the defense's success thus far has helped the team manage Bailey's recovery.
"I think sometimes circumstances might create poor judgment, and the fact that (Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Chris Harris) have played well has allowed us to use good judgment," Fox said. "We'll continue that with them. I'll remind everyone: He's a 12-time Pro Bowler and I think a first-ballot Hall of Fame guy, and we're looking forward to getting him completely healthy and getting him back in the lineup."
Snowy day at Dove Valley. A heavy dusting of snow was plowed to the side of the Broncos' practice fields at Dove Valley as the team practiced in the coldest conditions yet this season. Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was brave enough to go sleeveless, while most of his teammates chose to wear sweat shirts and pants.
Penalty in yards and money. Defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson and running back Knowshon Moreno were fined by the NFL for unnecessary roughness penalties in last Sunday's victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Both were docked $7,875.
Vickerson's penalty came on an Eagles punt to the end zone for a touchback in the second quarter. Moreno's occurred five plays later.
Manning's targets in Dallas. Last week, San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers targeted two Cowboys defenders on many of his throws, having a lot of success against cornerback Morris Claiborne and linebacker Bruce Carter. Both have struggled in coverage, and Rivers completed 15 passes for two touchdowns on 17 targets between the two. It would be shocking if Manning doesn't follow suit.


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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The state of South Dakota is a plaintiff in a challenge of environmental regulations that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
State Joins Others in Legislative Prayer Case
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota has joined 23 other states to file written arguments in a Supreme Court case that will determine whether the U.S. Constitution allows prayers during legislative sessions.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court says a Native American child doesn't have to be taken away from her adoptive parents and given to her biological father.


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One of the interesting web APIs that has so far remained Chrome-only is the Web Audio API. It's a real-time audio API designed for games and apps that work with sound beyond just playing a song or a short loop.
There already are some very interesting things being built on top of it, but they're all mostly in the demo realm.
Also in the demo realm is Google's latest Chrome Experiment, the JAM with Chrome. But just because it's technically a demo doesn't mean it's not fun.
It's not just fun, it's impressive, it's an app that enables you to make music in your browser in real time using only standard web technologies and, this is the best part, along with your friends.
JAM with Chrome goes beyond the Web API, it uses WebSockets, HTML5 Canvas, CSS3 as well Google cloud services to make it all work.
You get 19 instruments to choose from, all the way from old school drum machines to electric guitars. When it all works, it's impressive to say the least. However, there's a chance things will go wrong, as this is all mostly experimental technology.


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PCC's Distance Education department has teamed up with the testing centers, the Department of Education, and Homeland Security to offer remote exam proctoring through a new service called "Proctorcoptor."
The new service allows online students to take high-stakes exams remotely using a state of the art unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), more commonly known a "drone." These drones are able to maintain a secure exam location and ensure that all tests are free from tampering, unapproved assistance, or professional test takers.
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- Complete the exam, ignoring the droning noise the rotors make
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Proctorcopter is able to compare images taken during proctoring sessions and cross-reference the images with Criagslist ads for professional test-taking services. We're confident that this new technology will support the diverse learning needs of our students and faculty, though these early models are modular and can be retrofit as new proctoring technology becomes "civilianized."
And coming soon: Support for group exams and pop quizzes!
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How to: Ashley Madekwe's Party-Perfect Bold Lip and Liquid Liner Combo
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Little shouts party season like a slick of winged eyeliner and bold pout and, of course, our inspiration comes from Ashley Madekwe, who has made the look her signature since she landed on our TV screens as Ashley Davenport in Revenge. Perfect for a glamorous night out on the town this party season, wouldn't you say Primpers?
WINGED EYELINER: Begin by lining your upper lashes using an angled eyeliner brush and a pot of black eyeliner like M.A.C Cosmetics Fluidline in Blacktrack, $32, M.A.C. Resting your elbow on a table, close your eyes, and pull the eyelid skin taut by placing a fingertip at your temple. Starting in the inner corner, carefully outline your eye, finishing with a short flick on the outer corners. Then coat your lashes with Benefit They're Real Mascara, $38, Myer, which works to lengthen and add volume. For extra va-va-voom, add a few individual false lashes along the outer edges of your lashes.
BRONZED BASE: Notice how Ashley's flawless base blends in beautifully with her golden skin on her neck and décolletage. There are a few options you could consider when it comes to add warmth to your complexion. Try a fake tan designed specifically for your face, like St Tropez Natural Radiance Self Tan for Face, $34.95, Priceline, a moisture-infused cream which not only amps up the bronze factor, but also gives good – and natural-looking – glow. Otherwise you could apply your own foundation, then grab your bronzer and, with a fluffy brush, lightly dust it on your face where the sun would naturally hit (the forehead, the cheekbones, the nose and chin). Sweep a little extra bronzer under the cheekbones for some contoured definition.
SLEEK HAIR: We love how Ashley slicked her hair back here, save for her fringe falling gently over her eye – it's a little minxy, yet still elegant. However if you don't have a fringe, never fear; having all of your hair pulled back looks beautiful, too, and puts the spotlight on your statement makeup. Just flip your head back a little and, using a ceramic round brush, gather your hair back into a mid-height ponytail. Flip back upright and smooth out any bumps on the surface of hair with your fingers before securing the ponytail with a clear elastic. Optional step: style up a donut bun. Finally, add a spritz of stronghold hairspray, which is also great for smoothing any flyaways around your hairline.
BERRY LIPS: The starring feature of Ashley's look is her bold berry pout. To copy-cat it, forgo your stain or tint and use a creamy, hydrating lipstick like L'Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Refined Ruby, $24.95, from pharmacies. Apply at least two coats (ideally over a layer of berry-hued lip liner), ensuring that you blot with a tissue between each coat so that your colour lasts throughout a few glasses of champagne. A bold lip does require maintenance, though, so don't forget to slip your lippie in your clutch for touch-ups throughout the night.
What do you think, Primpers, do you like this signature beauty look?
Do you ever wear berry lipstick or do you favour hot pink or red?
Hayley x
Posted by: Hayley Bennett (Google+)


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