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Light in weight, yet heavy in performance and technology - the Nike® Mercurial Lite Shin Guards are a soccer player's dream. Boasting incredibly lightweight and low-profile construction, these shin shields offer critical protection without unnecessary bulk to weigh you down. Supported by a dense foam backing, durable shield and stretch sleeves to hold the guards in place, with Mercurial Lites you'll stay quick, agile and focused on the field.
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Rafael Nadal struggled through his opening round match against Simone "The Beautiful" Bolelli in Rotterdam but managed to scrape through in the end.
The top seed defeated his Italian foe 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 converting only 3 of 15 break point chances. He'll next face 17-year old Bulgarian wild card (and '08 junior Wimbledon + US Open champ) Grigor Dmitrov for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Oh to be in the front row during this eye candy match - there are no words.
*goes speechless*
(image via Getty)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
PHOTO OP: Eye candy goes hand in hand in Rotterdam
Labels: photo op, Rafael Nadal, Rotterdam, Simone Bolelli, tennis
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- AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Forget the front row! I'd put myself through the humiliation of being a ball girl to check out that "tennis" action.ReplyDelete
Ummm... Rafa converted 3 of 15 break points... Two in the second set, one in the third. He got broken the only break point against him in the match (and thus lost tyhe first set).ReplyDelete
In other news... hotness... ;)
*shows up in locker room with "Official Shorts Inspector" button pinned to her chest*ReplyDelete
Alright, boys, I need to inspect the contents. If you'll line up for me, this won't take long.
...unless I want it to. ;)
Yay, Rich, for giving us the score! I'll be damned if I can find this tournament anywhere on my cable guide.ReplyDelete
*kicks hole in tv screen*
anon: Yes I'd like to hold their balls tooReplyDelete
PP: thanks for the correction! 3 of 15 is still pretty spotty. he'll def get better over the week.
natch: as if you'd give them warning - i've talked to your UPS man. he mentioned something about an am-bush.
no hug? no fondling? no smooches? no showering together?ReplyDelete
oh. sorry, I was thinking ahead.
YAY for this match being over. Lack of break point conversion was ruining my life for a wee bit.
I still totally prefer the French system.ReplyDelete
Uh...that wasn't a great game. Seemed like Rafa was playing with an old frying pan as a racquet!ReplyDelete
But those shorts, THOSE SHORTS!!! Don't they show off both "front" and "back" very well, no? Couldn't take my eyes off it all match.
Awww, I couldn't see the match - I wasn't home (how dare I have a life anyway when there's Rafa?? LOL).ReplyDelete
But oh the bum.... :o
>>But those shorts, THOSE SHORTS!!! Don't they show off both "front" and "back" very well, no?<<ReplyDelete
*curses local cable provider for not providing Rafa*
In the words of Nancy Kerrigan, WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?????
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY can't I watch those shorts?
*throws herself onto pillows*
*kicks, screams*
I watched the match on the ATP Rotterdam official homepage. Not brilliant, but still got some good views. Might that work for you guys? I think it's www.abnamrowtt.nl and then click on LIVE SCORE, TENNIS AND MEDIA FILES.ReplyDelete
CC, you will only get this if you youtube David Letterman's interview with Joaquin Phoenix.ReplyDelete
*ambles in with mussed hair, unkempt beard and dark glasses*
Why are you all laughing at me?
That's how I felt at that site. Thanks for the link, but it wants me to subscribe, shell out some money, and also have a pc. :'(
*continues to pout*
natch: OMG Joaquin is either hittin' it hard (partying) or he's doing some sort of performance art thing (think: Andy Kaufman), right?ReplyDelete
And he's becoming a rapper? SHAW NOT!
Rich, my love, I went over to the TBS site just for you, to look up this quote:ReplyDelete
I'm afraid the problem with (Joaquin) is more serious. He's back on the horse, Elaine. Smack. White palace. The Chinaman's nightcap.
My question is, who on earth are his handlers, and why did they let him go out there like that?
Sorry for going OT. Here, let me get back on: I HEART RAFA. ;)
- AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 12:08 PM
There 's another site you can use to warch the game: http://www.nos.nl/nosstudiosport/artikelen/2009/2/12/12021100abnamrolive.html and then you have to click on "Naar de livestream". It works perfect for me!ReplyDelete
Thanks for trying, anon. It doesn't work for me. :'( I guess this week I'm destined to be without Rafa. :'''(ReplyDelete

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For the second time this season, South Dakota State University running back Zach Zenner has been honored as Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
A junior from Eagan, Minn., Zenner gained 202 yards on 21 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns in a losing effort Sept. 21 at Nebraska. Zenner, who did not play in the fourth quarter, put the Jackrabbits on the board with a 40-yard touchdown run on the Jackrabbits' opening drive and added a 3-yard touchdown run later in the first quarter. He also caught one pass for 21 yards.
The leading rusher in the Football Championship Subdivision with 742 yards through four games, Zenner posted his 13th career 100-yard game and topped the 200-yard mark for the fifth time. He has scored at least two rushing touchdowns in all four games this season.
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New Castle County Council unanimously approved the proposal by the Mill Creek Fire Co. to add about 1,000 square feet to expand its mezzanine storage area during its meeting Tuesday night in the City/County Building.
Councilman Tim Sheldon (D-Pike creek) introduced the resolution, thankful that there was no opposition to this land use item.
Duffield Associates engineer Jeffrey Bross had told the NCCo Council Land Use Committee that the expansion was not included in the footprint recorded for Mill Creek Fire Co. in the county record. As such, the Mill Creek Hundred property brought this forward to New Castle County Council as a major land development plan, he said.
The construction project would increase the total square feet of the mezzanine storage area from 19,999 to 20,778, according to the plan. It would take place at the fire company on the south side of Kirkwood Highway (Del. Route 2), approximately 300 feet east of Woodhaven Drive in Mill Creek Hundred.
Before the 13-0 vote to approve the expansion, Councilman John Cartier (D-Holly Oak) expressed his appreciation for Mill Creek and other volunteer fire companies throughout the state. Cartier noted that these volunteer fire companies had saved New Castle County and its taxpayers a lot of money.
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How to Upgrade a 1965 Pontiac Tempest to Power SteeringWritten by on January 28, 2014 Upgrading a '65 Tempest with March Performance's Revolver serpentine system and Borgeson 700 Series variable-rate power steering
Our 1965 Tempest station wagon was built bare bones -- no power steering, brakes, A/C, or even a radio. Over the course of the last decade, it has gone through thousands of miles, a lot of upgrades, and three engines.
The latest engine - a Pure-Pontiac 428 -- sports aftermarket fuel injection. In addition, the original Muncie (Yes, it is a factory four-speed wagon!) was swapped for a Tremec five-speed years ago, the rearend was rebuilt, and we bolted up big brakes and installed aftermarket air conditioning. All of these updates have transformed our Tempest into a great road-trip car with terrific driveability and comfort. There's one exception, however -- the steering.
You see, we have retained the factory manual steering box over all these years. Every time we've looked into adding power steering, we've been turned off by the thought of digging up the correct pulleys and spacing brackets to run the A/C, alternator, and a pump. Then we started thinking about switching over to a serpentine system. It would be a benefit-filled project if we could find a Pontiac system that would bring all of the accessories closer and lower on the engine. Fortunately March Performance has the Pontiac faithful covered with several different offerings.
March Performance has specialized in bracket and pulley kits and solutions for nearly 25 years. Currently, it has a variety of kits to choose from, all of which are designed around a CNC-machined, billet-aluminum main-bracket assembly that supports the A/C compressor and alternator, and are available with or without power steering (a non-A/C system is also available).
All of March Performance's Pontiac kits are based on the later 11-bolt timing cover and are supplied with a new Edelbrock aluminum water pump. Your engine also needs to have a four-bolt balancer to accept the larger billet pulley. The kits incorporate three idler pulleys to ensure plenty of belt-to-pulley contact area for no slippage.
After talking to March Performance's techs, we decided to try its Revolver system (PN 13165, MSRP $2,089.95) for the 428 in our Tempest. The kit supplied a new 105-amp one-wire alternator, Sanden A/C compressor and line adapter, Type-2 power-steering pump, and all of the brackets and hardware for the installation. (We supplied a power-steering reservoir and hoses, though March offers these parts separately.) What's more, the brackets and covers come with a clear powdercoat so we won't have to worry about getting stuck on polishing duty.
We opened the Revolver system and spread all of the killer-looking billet goodies across a table. We then reviewed the step-by-step installation manual and sorted the hardware and spacers. Having a 6-inch mechanic's ruler or a set of mics will help to ensure the proper hardware and spacers are used along the way, but the assembly process was straightforward.
We added Blue Loctite on a number of pulley retainers and were pleased to see that our original air-conditioning lines had enough length to reach the now inboard compressor connections. Our kit called for a six-rib serpentine belt that measured 69.5 inches, which our local big-box retailer had in stock.
The March Performance Revolver kit is designed without a belt tensioner. Instead the company provides an adjustment tool that fits over a bushing on the top mounts of the compressor and the alternator. With the belt in place, the adjustment tool pushes the alternator and the compressor outward and equally to increase the tension on the belt.
To complete our power-steering upgrade we began the search for a suitable gearbox, and that led us to Borgeson. This company is nearing its 100th anniversary, and is no stranger in the world of steering-gear boxes and supporting components. The Borgeson techs recommended a Saginaw 700 unit that provides a variable steering ratio and modern handling characteristics with only 3.25 turns from stop to stop.
Borgeson rebuilds these late-model steering boxes with modifications to fit older vehicles. The end benefit is power assist, with a variable ratio of about 16:1 at the center area with a 13:1 ratio during turns. The result is a quicker steering box without being oversensitive while cruising down the highway.
The Borgeson box installation was as straightforward as removing the original unit and installing the new one in the stock location with original type hardware. To make the transition to the factory steering column, the company offers a rag-joint adapter to connect the ¾-inch shaft to the 30-tooth spline, so no modifications were required on the steering column or shaft.
The company also supplied two brass inserts to convert the steering box to accept the earlier inverted flare fittings over the later O-ring seals. Since we had to make new lines ourselves, we used adapters that go from O-ring to an AN -6 fitting. We scored a reservoir for the power steering and mounted it on the driver's fender well and routed the lines. With the lines attached, it was time to fire up the wagon.
The result is a quicker steering box without being oversensitive while cruising down the highway
We topped off the coolant system, added power-steering fluid, and checked all of our connections and the belt and bolts one last time. Then we disconnected the ignition and cranked the engine over to check the pulley alignment and observe for any excessive rubbing signs on the belt. March recommends you bleed the power-steering pump and lines before starting the engine.
After everything checked out fine, we reconnected the ignition, fired up the engine, and basked in the quiet operation of the new system. It was a welcome change to be able to turn the wheel without grunting or using two hands.
After a few minutes, we shut the engine off and again inspected the belt for any signs of misalignment. Everything checked positive. We went over the pulley and bracket hardware one more time before installing each cover to brighten up the looks of the entire system.
In the end, we not only upgraded to a much better handling and performing power-steering unit, but the tighter packaging and looks of the accessory-drive system improved the underhood appearance of our Tempest.
In our opinion, performance improvements with incredible looks and durability made this project a winning upgrade!
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1a We combined our quest to add power steering with the plan to improve the A/C and alternator mounts. The plan was to go with a serpentine-belt system from March Performance. The kit is supplied with all of the brackets, spacers, and hardware to make the conversion from multiple V-belts to a single, six-rib serpentine. The core of the March system is a main bracket that mounts to the water-pump cover and anchors the A/C compressor, alternator, and power steering pump.2 The March system is supplied with a new Sanden air compressor; power-steering pump; and one-wire, 105-amp alternator (a 140-amp unit is also available).3 To add power steering, we turned to Borgeson for a fresh Saginaw 700 Series variable-ratio steering box, pitman arm and rag-joint/adapter. While we were under the car, we decided to freshen all of the tie rods, center-link, and idler arm with a kit from Hotchkis.4 Our Revolver kit required an electric fuel pump, but March also offers systems that operate with a mechanical pump. We had already made the conversion to aftermarket EFI, but hadn't removed the original pump. Hence, we installed a block-off plate.5 After painting the Edelbrock aluminum water pump Pontiac blue, we bolted it to the block using the supplied, 5⁄16x1-inch socket-head-cap screws (SHCS) and hardware. We installed more bolts than were required at this point to ensure even pressure across the fresh gasket seal.6a We screwed two 3⁄8x4-inch studs into the block through the top two timing-chain cover/water-pump mounting holes. Once installed into the block, there are two threaded, machined spacers that screw onto the studs that will retain the main mounting bracket.7 The main mounting plate was then attached using two of the three idler pulleys. These pulleys can only be installed one way and were retained with 3⁄8x2.25-inch SHCS hardware that screwed into the machined spacers installed in the previous step. At this point, they were not tightened entirely.
8a  The lower alternator bracket was next on the list. We installed it using the two 1.45-inch spacers and 5⁄16x 3.5-inch SHCS, and then followed with a similar lower, rear A/C compressor bracket on the passenger side of the engine using two 1.33-inch spacers and hardware. Once these brackets were in place, the entire assembly, including the main bracket, was tightened completely.9  It was time to install the accessories, starting with the new alternator. March supplies a threaded bushing that is used to tighten against the lower alternator mount. This bushing fits into the lower bracket through the engine side of the assembly. It is machined to accept an Allen wrench so it can snug up against the alternator housing for a secure lower foundation.10 With the bracket in place, we installed the alternator into the March brackets. The lower mount used a 3⁄8x3.5-inch SHCS, and once started through the mount, we turned the threaded bushing until it was snugged against the alternator-mounting ear. The bolt was then pushed through all the way and a locking nut was installed on the back and tightened. The top mount uses an M8x1.25x33mm SHCS along with a special counter-bored bushing to secure the alternator. Not only is this bushing used to secure the housing, it is also imperative to the final belt adjustment.11 The new Sanden compressor was next to mount, but before lowering it into place, a 5⁄16x2.25-inch SHCS needed to be installed, as there's no clearance to get it started once in the mount. Here's where we needed nimble fingers and sharp eyes as we were using both standard and metric bolts. We learned the trick is to remember that if a bolt is threading into the compressor, use a metric thread. If a bolt is threading into part of the March brackets, go with a standard thread. Once the compressor was in place, the rear mount required an 0.80-inch spacer and the front mount used an M8x1.25x33mm SHCS.12a Like the alternator, a counter-bored spacer and metric SHCS were used to secure the top of the compressor. We were anxious to see if our existing A/C lines were going to reach the new location of the compressor, so we removed the compressor-seal plate and installed the custom A/C adapter lines that provide a low and unobtrusive fit for the high and lower pressure A/C hoses. We made sure the O-rings were in place when the adapter was bolted down. For our application, with a little re-routing and a twist, we were relieved to see that our A/C lines both threaded in place and would be good to go for a recharge once complete.13a Finally it was time to mount the power-steering pump, which was one of the main reasons we started this project. The pump mounted below the alternator on the backside of the main mount assembly, and was secured to the bracket with two M8x1.25x25mm SHCS.
14  We were ready to install the belt. March doesn't supply one, but it recommended a 69.5-inch belt. Its customer-support line even gave us a couple part numbers to ask for at our local parts depot. The other important tool at this point is the supplied tension tool and two unique spacers. We had wondered what those were for and were about to find out.15 The belt installed easily by going around the crankshaft, power steering, and alternator pulleys, under the idler, and over the water pump to go under the second idler and over the A/C where it went back under the third idler. Next we threaded the two spacers onto the threaded rod and fit the ends over the A/C and alternator counter-bored spacers. With the adapters placed over the two spacers, we turn the threaded rod to push out the alternator and the compressor evenly to effectively tighten the belt.16a March recommends 1⁄4-inch of belt deflection, and twisting the belt can easily check that. When it cannot be twisted more than half a turn (at the longest span between pulleys), it is correct. We tightened the two SHCS before removing the March adjustment tool.17 With all of the shiny, clean billet items installed, it was time to move under the car for the heavy, dirty work of installing the new steering box and lines. The new Saginaw 700 power-steering unit carries a bit more girth than the original manual box of our Tempest but the unit bolted right in place.18a To connect the newer-style variable-ratio gearbox, Borgeson supplied a 3⁄4-inch to 30-spline rag-joint adapter. We loosened the steering column from under the dash and were able to get just enough space to slide the rag-joint in place and connect the original '65 steering shaft to the new power steering using the supplied hardware.19 Crawling back underneath the car, we installed the supplied pitman arm onto the gearbox shaft. The shaft has flat spots every 90 degrees, as does the pitman arm. We located the approximate center by turning the steering from side to side (about 3.25 turns complete) to determine the proper mount for the new pitman arm.20 In most applications, the next step would be mating the center link to the pitman arm, but we had a little more work to do since we opted to replace all of our steering components. The Hotchkis Performance kit is supplied with the new center-link, inner and outer tie-rods, and a new idler-arm assembly. We also used a set of Hotchkis endlinks to secure the tie rods together.
21 The final step was to mount a power-steering-fluid reservoir and run the lines. Borgeson supplies two brass adapters that can be used to adapt the gearbox to accept inverted flare fittings rather than the O-ring seals (on the left). We ended up using two adapters to go from the 5⁄8- and 11⁄16- fittings to -6AN fittings as well as a similar adapter to a -6AN fitting on the high-pressure side of the power-steering pump.22 A local industrial hose/coupler shop crimped the ends of the high-pressure side and supplied the hose. The reservoir was mounted to the driver's side firewall though we have plans to mount the battery in the trunk soon and hope to reposition the reservoir and return hose. For now, one project at a time.


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Our experts in action: Leo Niskanen
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Not many of us get to turn a childhood passion into a career but IUCN's Leo Niskanen is doing just that—in the heart of East Africa, one of the world's last great bastions of wildlife.
Leo is based in IUCN's office for Eastern and Southern Africa (ESARO) and travels all over this vast region, helping to conserve its many World Heritage sites—among them household names like Serengeti National Park, the Selous Game Reserve and Kilimanjaro National Park.
Leo is Technical Coordinator of ESARO's Conservation Areas and Species Diversity Programme. One of his main objectives is to help ensure that the 'outstanding universal values' which the region's World Heritage sites were inscribed for remain intact.
This means working closely with a wide range of stakeholders including IUCN Members, UNESCO colleagues, the private sector and protected area staff to improve the way these sites are managed and to alleviate existing and emerging threats. Many World Heritage sites lack the funding, staffing and expertise needed to safeguard their natural and cultural values.
IUCN leads the way in developing the tools and knowledge needed to make sure that protected areas are effectively managed. Leo makes use of these resources to strengthen capacity for protected area management and tries to increase financial and technical support to World Heritage sites from the wider world.
"Africa's World Heritage sites face a number of threats and pressures," says Leo. The proliferation of development activity, particularly for mining and oil and gas exploitation, road and dam building and other infrastructure, is taking its toll."
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Even though some of the sites are extremely remote, technology is transforming the way conservation knowledge is spread in Eastern and Southern Africa, says Leo. Improvements in internet access and mobile phone communications are helping to disseminate important information to the people who need it.
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Every Republican should watch this excellent video by the Cato Institute. ObamaCare was modeled after RomneyCare in Massachusetts. A man who socialized medicine in his state should not be a potential front-runner for the GOP's nomination. In what kind of twisted world is that possible?
Hat tip: Grant Davies
Monday, April 26, 2010
Scream it from the Roof Tops: ObamaCare IS RomneyCare 2.0!!
3 comments:
- Dave said...
Thanks for sharing that. I've been saying that to myself and the TV everytime Romney shows up on TV talking about Obamacare vs MA care. MA Care is failing. It is not saving the state money, it's running way over budget. It's a shining example of where Obamacare will take us. And it only took one state, MA a few years to show it doesn't work as promoted. The Republicans better come up with another front runner. This is Romney's Achilles Heel.
- April 27, 2010 at 1:51 AM
- Grant Davies said...
Thanks for the Hat Tip Wes.
Back at 'ya on your Paul vs Matthew "interview."
My take on that content:
- April 27, 2010 at 11:50 AM
- W. E. Messamore said...
I know Dave!
No problem, Grant! This is a great find- Like a really great one.
- April 28, 2010 at 9:28 AM
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You will learn to letter beautiful envelopes, invitations, save-the-dates, love letters and scrapbook
layouts. Melissa's students have used calligraphy to supplement their design, photography and event planning
There is no easy way to learn calligraphy. It requires consistent practice like every other valuable
skill. However, calligraphy is not nearly as difficult as it first appears. Melissa has personally taught
over 3,000 students how to letter since 2009, and her online teaching methodology has proven to be an
efficient way for students to start lettering immediately.
The course starts with an overview of the supplies that you will need to get started. Then you'll use
Melissa's custom practice guides to trace the letterforms with a pencil. From the pencil, you progress
to pointed pen work, tracing letterforms and eventually forming words and positioning those words on the page.
The class's secret sauce is Melissa's totally unique feedback gallery.
As you complete your assignments, you will upload snapshots of your work to your personal
feedback gallery. You can use the gallery to ask Melissa any questions that you have.
Melissa will review your work, answer your questions and give you suggestions for improvement.
This form of one-on-one coaching will accelerate your learning far faster than
reading and practice guides alone.
Beginner? No problem! Melissa's online calligraphy class starts with ABCs and 123s. Personalized coaching, printables and assignments do the rest.
Develop your penmanship with help from professional calligrapher Melissa Esplin. A combination of written and video instruction are supplemented with Melissa's personal comments on your work.
Personalized coaching, videos, practice printables and step-by-step walk-throughs to address all learning styles
I took another online calligraphy class and yours was far more helpful.
I've learned a lot from this course and your one-on-one comments have been extremely helpful and valuable. I took another online calligraphy class and yours was far more helpful. Thanks again!
I never ever thought I would be able to do calligraphy at all.
I am seriously so thankful I took your class. I never ever thought I would be able to do calligraphy at all. You made it easy to learn and your feedback was so sweet yet so helpful.
It was so much fun to take and such a confidence booster!
Thanks so much for putting your heart into your calligraphy class, Melissa. It was so much fun to take and such a confidence booster! You girls don't know how much inspiration and drive you put in us. I can be having the worst day, and see a DIY or calligraphy project on
ISLY, and my creative gears start turning... Really! Keep up the great work. I hope I'm right there along with you someday!
In the meantime, I'll keep making and addressing... and telling everyone about your online calligraphy course. :)
I literally could not have done this project had I not taken your course...you made me to be able to do this!
I'm in the middle of doing invitations and just had to stop and thank you, Melissa, for your course. I am in a much better place now than before I started the I Still Love Calligraphy course.
I literally could not have done this project had I not taken your course...you made me to be able to do this!
You rock!
I will whole heartily recommend this course to others.
So I have one day left with the course and I just wanted to tell you how much I have loved it! I haven't submitted everything I have done, but all of the information has been so helpful and so informative. I learned calligraphy in my 7th grade art class (a long, long, long time ago) and I was in love from the start. It became a long-forgotten hobby over the years, so thank you for reminding me how much I love calligraphy.
I do have to say that this is the first time I have used the nib. I have always used calligraphy markers, but the pen and ink is so much more artistic and beautiful. I will never use a marker again. ;) I will whole heartily recommend this course to others.
Thousands of students have learned the pointed pen with Melissa's step-by-step process.
Melissa's students have incorporated their calligraphy techniques into freelance wedding invitations, sign painting and graphic art.
Melissa has done commercial work for companies large and small, and she teaches classes regularly in
the Salt Lake City, Utah area. Melissa publishes her work at
(aka I Still Love You, aka ISLY), her craft/design/everything blog.
I Still Love Calligraphy is a joint production of halves one and two of the Esplin duo.
Chris does the web development and
Melissa creates everything else. If there's a problem,
it's probably Chris's fault, and you should drop us an email. Chris will get right on it.


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I didn't say they would go away...but they will change dramatically.
Viewers (particularly young viewers) are developing direct relationships with content providers. Today, providers like HBO only offer their content to viewers with a cable or satellite subscription, but sooner or later everyone will have access to their library, either by direct subscription or PPV. While I'm not saying products like Roku is the final answer, it is an indication of where things are going.
It is economics that will drive the changes. As fewer and fewer viewers feel the need to have cable or satellite service, the costs of operating these systems will be borne by fewer and fewer subscribers. This will drive up costs to the consumer, which will drive more cord-cutting. We can see this already...if you total the subscriber numbers of all the cable and satellite companies, the total number has been decreasing...not by much, but there has been a steady erosion. The cable are companies are also seeing a sharper decline in multichannel revenue, but that is being at least partially offset by increases in internet services.
My son is a perfect example. He lives in Greenwich Village and has Time Warner Cable for internet only. He watches TV via his Xbox360 from Hulu, Netflix and Amazon.
Satellite has faired a bit better than cable, but that is only a temporary phenomenon. Satellite subscribers are a self-selected group of people for whom linear TV is important. But eventually, the trends that are driving cable will effect satellite as well.
It's not going to happen tomorrow, but it will happen. Remember that when DirecTV and Dish Network got started they weren't an "economically viabale" alternative to cable. They lost money for a decade. The same will be true for whatever comes next...maybe it won't be IPTV, but I have to give Charlie kudos for at least putting a toe in the water of the that market.
I totally disagree. The economic forces are working against it. As streaming gets heavier, the caps and cost will skyrocket. The Internet method of television delivery will not be able to get to a point where it is enough to make a difference. I've had this discussion over and over here. For years and years.
For every student I know who uses Internet access primarily, I know several who watch shows when they air on liner channels. The stories of the new generation of tv watching and direct relationships to networks are overblown.


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All branches closed for Memorial Day, May 30th.
Summer Reading Program in Progress at Belgrade Library!
June is in full swing and the Belgrade Library is hopping with enthusiasm for the Summer Reading Program. More than 50 kids registered on our opening Dreamsicle give away day June 4, which is no small bananas for our little community. The Okee Dokee Brothers will be in concert on Monday, June 18 from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. Join us on the lawn for this family event. On Friday June 22 from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m., 18-month-olds to 4-year-olds can come to the library in their jammies and enjoy stories and activities about bedtime. On June 29, Lisa Arnold will present a mosaic class from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and will be creating a mosaic specific to our community.
The Summer Reading Program is happening at all Great River Regional Library locations. The program continues through Aug. 4. You'll find activities, storytimes and special programs happening across the region all summer long!


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WXIA -- Many questions have come up as a result of a recent situation at a California Nursing Home facility where a resident was refused CPR and suffered a fatal outcome.
The 11Alive Help Desk has found some resources determining what you need to know when looking for a long-term care facility for you loved one.
The Department of Community Health recommends that when looking for a facility one should ask for a current inspection report and license. Reports can be viewed online. Prospective residents are also encouraged to ask about the facility history, how long it has been open, and how many people live there.
Prospective residents should also talk to the residents and ask them about their likes and dislikes. You can also observe the way the nurses treat the patients. Do the patients look happy? Is the facility clean? Do they like the food? Is the staff nice? These are all questions that the Department of Community Health recommends you seek answers for.
Georgia's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a program designed specifically to improve the lives of residents or elderly long-term care facilities. Their work includes informal investigative work to resolve conflicts or complaints on behalf of the residents. They also visit long-term care facilities to monitor the conditions and provide education to the staff regarding any issues that crop up.
"Our Ombudsman staff and trained volunteers visit facilities and speak to the residents to see if there is an issue, said Ms. McNeal. "We assure them of confidentiality unless they prefer to involve family members in the resolving of an issue. We file an open complaint in our office, then we take steps to resolve the problem, like speaking with the head of the facility, or educating and training the staff. If there is a resolution, we then we close the file on that specific issue but follow-up later on in our reports."
The State Bar of Georgia provides a brochure for Consumers that suggest you tour the facility, drop in unannounced and during different shifts, and attend activities and events to see if the staff encourages meaningful interaction. You can see their pamphlet on their webpage.
Georgia nursing homes are regulated by the government in two ways. First, nursing homes obtain their licenses from the Department of Human Resources' Office of Regulatory Services (ORS). Then, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Georgia Department of Community Health certify and reimburse nursing homes participating in Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.


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Michael Gerson: Standing for the human race
Out of Mississippi, a milestone in the AIDS pandemic, or at least proof of concept: If you treat an infant early enough – in this case, within 30 hours of infection – it is possible to prevent a reservoir of the virus from being established, as well as to avoid serious damage to the immune system.
These are the optimal conditions for an AIDS "cure." They are usually not present in adults. It is often months, even years, before adults know they are infected, by which time the reservoir is already established. This breakthrough is most applicable in the developing world, especially southern Africa, where it is not unusual for infected mothers to arrive at the emergency room without any prenatal care. For babies at the highest risk, aggressive treatment before the confirmation of infection seems to provide a jump on the virus. The caveat: Clinical trials would need to precede broad application.
The news about a blessed child in Mississippi followed shortly after the death of a 96-year-old man, former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, who would have been as pleased as anyone.
Koop was a pioneer pediatric surgeon in the 1950s, specializing in the correction of congenital birth defects. It was Koop's humane innovation to provide extraordinary care to the most helpless of patients. And his concern for the newly born led him naturally to sympathy for the preborn.
I was in high school when I first saw Koop, who was delivering a pro-life lecture. A combination of impressive facial hair and thundering moral certainty gave him the aspect of a Hebrew prophet. He was actually a committed evangelical Christian. His appointment by Ronald Reagan as surgeon general occasioned a serious case of the vapors among liberals. Koop was attacked as scary, intolerant and unqualified.
He became the only memorable surgeon general. Koop turned his notoriety into influence, undertaking public health campaigns against smoking, domestic violence and preventable accidents. But his main contribution concerned HIV/AIDS. In the early days of the crisis – which coincided with the beginning of the Reagan administration – fear and uncertainty produced various proposals for mandatory testing, tattooing and isolation in camps. Koop was initially ordered by a superior to keep any views on the topic to himself.
But Koop maneuvered to produce the "Surgeon General's Report on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome," explicitly detailing the modes of HIV transmission, making clear it could not be spread by casual contact, and affirming that "We are fighting a disease, not people." One of the most important public health documents of the last century was approved in a bureaucratic end run, to protect it from those Koop called "political hacks." At a White House Domestic Policy Council meeting, Koop distributed the report on glossy paper to discourage edits and provided a superficial summary. "There was little discussion," Koop recalled. "I knew it had not been absorbed in depth by anyone present."
When the document was eventually absorbed – with its precise anatomical details and recommendations of condom use and early sex education – it was the turn of conservatives for the vapors. But Koop further conspired to have a brochure containing similar information distributed to the entire IRS mailing list of 107 million households.
Some of the tributes to Koop have run along the lines that his "personal moral views never clouded his judgment" – as though he championed public health in spite of his religiously informed morality. This misses his remarkable inner consistency. "My whole career had been dedicated to prolonging lives," he said, "especially the lives of people who were weak and powerless, the disenfranchised who needed an advocate: newborns who needed surgery, handicapped children, unborn children ... and people with AIDS." A passion for human dignity remains ideologically unpredictable.


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The combination of a German designed lens and quality Japanese LED give the Portland Design Works Spaceship Headlight a brilliant beam to light your way. With two AA batteries (included) the Spaceship will run over 100 hours. It has two modes; steady and flash.
The Spaceship's handlebar clamp fits everything from 22 through 31.8mm handlebars, and it easy to install/remove. It's also waterproof in the case of an inevitable shower.
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Have questions about this product?
Two modes, simple as can be
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I like this light a lot for the simplicity it offers. There's one button and two modes --solid and flash. I prefer the flash for almost everything, because this isn't necessarily the brightest light out there. That said, on the steady mode, it'll throw enough light to get you home safely, and help you miss the potholes along the way.
The bar mounting system is simple enough that I don't mind moving it between bikes, and once you get to your destination, the main light slides off the mounting bracket really easily, so you don't have to worry about installing/uninstalling it just to keep it from getting stolen.
I've had this light on my bikes for nearly two years now, riding in all kinds of weather, and it hasn't failed me at all, and I don't think I've even changed the battery yet.
Great, simple, solid light.
Gets the job done
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This guy has been working out for me pretty well. I use it to bike to and from work in the city before the sun comes up and after it goes down. It slides on and off the mount very easily, and the mount fits onto handlebars easily. Its not the absolute brightest light ever, but for the price its more than bright enough to get me from a to b. Good light!


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Exceptional breathability and enhanced moisture wicking for high-aerobic outputs.
This lightweight base layer is made with Drytex® 2002, a 40 denier 4-way stretch knit made of hollow fiber construction that is fast-drying, optimizes moisture evacuation and controls body temperature. Its PERMANENT NANO-SILVER technology offers antibacterial and antiodor properties and its Micro-Activ seams eliminate irritation and reduce chafing for an enhanced comfort.


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Despite making a recent concession to consumers, the Spore DRM saga doesn't seem likely to stop vexing publisher Electronic Arts any time soon.
In the latest development, Courthouse News Service reports that a class action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court. From the CNS story:
Electronic Arts, a leading maker of computer games, defrauds consumers through its "Spore" game, which "completely wipes their hard drive" and replaces it with an undisclosed program that prevents the computer from operating under some circumstances and disrupts hardware operations, a class action claims in Federal Court.
The class claims that "Spore," a virtual reality simulation game, contains "a second, undisclosed program" called SecuROM, a "form of Digital Rights Management (DRM) for computer games."
Consumers are not warned about the program, which is installed without notice and cannot be uninstalled, even if the uninstall Spore, the complaint states. The secret SecuROM program is "secretly installed to the command and control center of the computer (Ring 0, or the Kernel), and surreptitiously operated, overseeing function and operation on the computer, preventing the computer from operating under certain circumstances and/or disrupting hardware operations," the complaint states.
Copy of the lawsuit here.
GP: Thanks to GP reader nighstalker160 for tipping us to this one via Shoutbox.


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Three-Port Ferrite Circulator
Application ID: 968
A microwave circulator is a multiport device in which a wave incident on Port 1 is coupled only into Port 2; a wave incident on Port 2 is coupled only into Port 3; and so on. Circulators are used to isolate microwave components, for example, to couple a transmitter and a receiver to a common antenna. They typically rely on anisotropic materials, most commonly ferrites.
This model simulates the transmission of a 10-GHz TE10 wave through a lossless 3-port ferrite circulator. The simulation includes an S-parameter analysis using features in the RF Module.


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Golf Adds NJCAA National Champ Fink To Roster
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head men's golf coach Andrew Tank announced today that Levi Fink, the 2014 NJCAA D-II national champion and Iowa Masters champion, will join the Cyclone golf team.
A native of Wadena, Iowa, Fink became just the sixth player from the state of Iowa to win a junior college national title when he fired rounds of 77-68-72-70 at the 2014 NJCAA D-II national championships for North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC). He continued his outstanding play in the summer by winning the Iowa Masters (71-67-71), one of the top amateur events in the state.
Fink was one of 24 collegiate golfers selected to the GCAA All-Nicklaus team in 2014.
Fink, who will have two years of eligibility remaining, was runner-up at the 2012 Iowa High School Class 1A State Meet for Valley of Elgin High School.


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May 5, 2009
No Goodbyes- See you later
Well not anymore. She's gone back home to register for school. I miss her so much.
I've literally gone through her folder of pictures. And every time I get all teary eyed.
It was so hard to say goodbye, but I told her you better not cry or I'll kick your ass.
I'll definitely will try my best to go see her in July. So Cathy See you later. I love you.
24 comments:
- Celly | La Dolce Vita said...
aw that sucks. =/
she's so pretty!
damn jealous you guys got such nice hair.
- May 5, 2009 at 6:33 PM
- Alyssa said...
wow she looks just like you!!!
- May 5, 2009 at 6:46 PM
- Jill said...
She's gorgeous, and has amazing hair!
you guys could be sisters!!
- May 5, 2009 at 7:19 PM
- Latin Armoire said...
These pictures are gunna be classics!. nice make up and hair
- May 5, 2009 at 7:37 PM
I'd think that you were sisters too! Great pic of the two of you!
What a great Aunt you must have been!
- May 5, 2009 at 8:00 PM
- elsalvador said...
You two look so much alike. Goodbyes are hard :(
- May 5, 2009 at 9:31 PM
- Genevieve said...
I like her shirt in the last photo
- May 5, 2009 at 11:14 PM
- Julie said...
Be brave and wait for her !!
When you said your niece I thougt she was like 4 or 5 years old !! lol funny :-)
Nice outfit as usual ;-)
And if you are too sad come to our blog, there are plenty of wonderfull leather bags (besace) !!!!!!
- May 6, 2009 at 2:36 AM
- I Like Stuff said...
Yeah, I'm pretty much going to echo what everyone else is saying: a. you guys look like sisters, and b. you guys have seriously enviable hair. Missing someone sucks, but they say absence makes the heart grow fonder...
- May 6, 2009 at 3:11 AM
- Nataliexxx said...
You've obviously heard this a million times but you's look like sisters! I wish your cousin all the best with her education....it's rough but worthwhile in the end....! <3
- May 6, 2009 at 3:30 AM
- Ashita said...
- May 6, 2009 at 3:48 AM
- Denise said...
she's very pretty too. lovely eyes and great smile!
- May 6, 2009 at 8:30 AM
- $ouLphate said...
omg if i didnt know better, i would say twins! hhahah or at least sisters! cute ^^
- May 6, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- Montse said...
Nice pics :)
- May 6, 2009 at 2:58 PM
- Eri said...
Yes, you guys are very look a like.
Great Warhol inspiration.
- May 6, 2009 at 7:05 PM
- Nina (femme rationale) said...
aw, you guys will be reunited again soon. and i swear i thought that was ur sister.
- May 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
- Putri Erdisa said...
wow! you guys are gorgeous! like twins i think. :D
i love the leopard scarf anyway.
visit back my blog, sugar.
- May 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM
- jessie said...
your blog is tight. and to respond to your Doll Face blog, you most def don't need blue eyes! brown eyed girls rock just as much :)iiii might be biased though..
- May 7, 2009 at 12:48 AM
- vicen said...
tu sobrina es muy guapa y lo mas bonito es que os tengáis tanto amor.
- May 7, 2009 at 4:33 AM
- candice said...
u have gorgeous hair!!!
- May 7, 2009 at 4:38 AM
- Bradpetehoops said...
Very nice and sexy girls in the blog. Have a nice day. More power.
- May 7, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Wow shes is just as gorgeous as you are!
- May 7, 2009 at 2:24 PM
- Trendy Gourmandise said...
iy's hard to say good bye
- May 7, 2009 at 2:24 PM
- Mymou said...
you look really similar looool
- May 11, 2009 at 12:16 PM


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Memorial Day infographic honors veterans
Published: Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:24 a.m.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


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To the editor:
One year ago on Aug. 4, I lost my brother, Walter Vatcher, to pancreatic cancer, and Jacksonville lost one of its finest citizens.
All my life, I had adored my brother as a loving, caring, kind and charismatic person. I knew him as a wonderful defense attorney who stood up for righteousness and justice; or, perhaps, a second chance for an individual.
But it was during his last three months I came to realize his true gift. It was his ability to connect with people and to find greatness in each and every person he encountered. He truly loved people.
Jacksonville�s response to my brother�s illness was beyond what anyone could have imagined. Walter was truly humbled by all the actions of the Jacksonville community. The hundreds of cards and letters, meals, groceries and toiletries, yard work, T-shirts and support bracelets, an honorary golf tournament and more � it was truly overwhelming.
Thank you, Jacksonville community, for showing my family and me what true community is all about. And thank you for allowing my wonderful brother to go surrounded by your loving arms.
Cindy Vatcher Rose
Norfolk, Va.
Location, ST | website.com


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The Gold Report: The Gold/Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index (XAU) ratio recently surpassed its high in 2008, slightly crossing 11 and peaked in the high 10s at the bottom in 2008. Do you think we have put in a bottom?
Michael Berry: If I were 100% sure, I would be a very wealthy person. I think we're close to a bottom here. Gold is too important. The long-term secular bull markets, such as we've seen in gold and silver and in fact in many of the metals, do not end this way. They end with a parabolic move upward. That is why I don't think this is the end of the gold bull market at all. I think it's … [visit site to read more]


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LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (WUSA) - An undercover detective has been charged with driving while intoxicated near the Lansdown Town Center, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Dept.
On Nov. 10 at about 12:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated man trying to leave the scene in a vehicle. The man, later identified as an undercover detective, struck two parked cars while driving his personal car.
His name has not been released due to safety concerns about him and his involvement in ongoing criminal investigations, according to the Sheriff's Dept. The detective, a 10-year-veteran, was taken into custody and placed on paid administrative leave.


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marcusvdk, do you have max elk points? I have several buddies who are at max and still haven't drew a tag.
another year "unsuccessful" with 9 chances
Yup another year unsuccessful for me on both the bear and elk front here in michigan looks like just deer and turkey this fall for me
Well guys, I got lucky this year....after applying for a Michigan Elk Tag for 30 yrs. I finally drew one. Although it is not a bull tag, its for an anterless elk, kind of bittersweet. My hunt date is December 7th thru 15th 2013. Looking forward to some Elk meat for once. I have three (3) preference points in Wyoming and will have four (4) soon as I will purchase another this year.
Don't really want to mount a cow head head, but would like a momento from the hunt. Anyone have any ideas? I have never shot an elk that wasn't hit by a vehicle first!...lol
I am headed to Wyoming for an pronghorn hunt in October, so am looking forward to that. Hunting the Douglas area as we have for many years. I was hoping to draw an elk tag for the Laramie peak area, which is in a trophy area. Anyone have any thoughts on another area with decent harvest opportunity?
Pm sent
Thanks for the ideas guys....I think that is what Ill do...save the ivories and tan the hide. Yes, I am looking forward to the hunt. Thanks again.


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May 30, 2016
Congressman Gregg Harper says President Obama has been sent his bill removing an obsolete federal requirement to publish and distribute a booklet listing vehicle insurance costs based on how easily each model is damaged.
He says the U.S. Senate voted unanimously on Friday to approve the bill. It was proposed in 2011 by the Obama administration and cosponsored by Harper, a Mississippi Republican, and New York Democrat Bill Owens.
Harper says the information is useful to insurance actuaries but buyers can easily get it from insurance agents.
He says the booklet has cost the Transportation Department and taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars since it was first distributed in 1991. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will still be able to publish the data on its website.
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YellowMoxie.com search redirect virus and YellowMoxie popups are caused by an adware infection. This application is distributed through Spam email links/attachments or through hacked domains. As soon as it gets into a computer, it attacks the browser and hijacks it by altering default settings such as home page, search provider and security. From now on, user on infected PC will always get redirected to http://YellowMoxie.com search engine while searching on Google. Sometimes it lets you go to Google but when you perform a query and click on resulted link, it leads to YellowMoxie webpage. Another annoying problems caused by this malware are unstoppable pop-up ads appearing on your screen.
YellowMoxie virus gets installed on a computer without user consent, then it causes several irritating problems, slows down your PC and collects your personal information. It should be uninstalled as soon as possible for safe browsing experience.
What are symptoms and possible risks of adware like YellowMoxie:
Computer infected with Browser hijack YellowMoxie.com search malware?
Need not to worry if your PC is infected. An efficient anti-malware program can fix your PC. If you want to remove it manually, please keep in your mind that manual removal is a complicated thing. Moreover this method dose not ensure 100% removal of malware. The best, easy and simple way to get rid of this virus is to install a proper anti-malware tool.
Ordinary uninstall method to Block Pop-ups, Remove Plugin & add-ons:
Here are instructions on how to manually uninstall an unwanted toolbar, add-on, plugin or popup malware from your browser. The ordinary process dose not get you rid of malware programs but it might be helpful in fixing a toolbar application which is annoying but not a virus.
Step 1:
Go to "Control Panel"
Open ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS or PROGRAMS AND FEATURES
In the list of installed program, find the software you are trying to get rid of, Once found, click UNINSTALL. (Some malicious browser applications may appear as UNKNOWN in this list)
Step 2:
Internet Explorer
Go to INTERNET OPTIONS (Internet Explorer)
click CONNECTIONS tab
Click LAN SETTINGS and make sure no proxy is being used. (All the 3 options should be unchecked as default)
Now click on TOOLS and then click "MANAGE ADD-ONS"
In this window, disable any suspicious TOOLBAR & EXTENSION and also disable any SEARCH PROVIDER you do not trust like YellowMoxie
Now again click on TOOLS and click on POP-UP BLOCKER, then click TURN ON POP-UP BLOCKER. and then go to POP-UP BLOCKER SETTINGS. There you may add any website you wish to block popups from.
Mozilla Firefox:
Click on the TOOLS and then ADD-ONS. From this list, disable/uninstall any suspicious PLUGIN or EXTENSION.
Now click on the drop down arrow just beside the SEARCH BOX which is placed top right corner of Firefox. Then select MANAGE SEARCH ENGINES. And then disable/remove any bad application like YellowMoxie if listed.
Google Chrome:
Click on the drop down arrow just beside the SEARCH BOX which is placed top right corner of Firefox. Then select MANAGE SEARCH ENGINES. And then disable/remove any bad application like YellowMoxie if listed.
Spyware YellowMoxie.com popups Manual removal instruction:
Please make sure to create backup before getting started.
Stop malicious processes:
Open windows task manager, go to "Processes" tab and stop any YellowMoxie process which is running. It can be stopped by Right click on it and select "End process".
Remove YellowMoxie corrupt registry settings:
Open Windows Registry editor by typing REGEDIT into RUN. Find and delete any keys and values related with this malware. (Please use the name of Malware to search for keys related to it)
Below is a list of possibly infected registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\toolbar\webbrowser
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ".exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "CertificateRevocation" = '0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnonBadCertRecving" = '0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop "NoChangingWallPaper" = '1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations "LowRiskFileTypes" = '/{hq:/s`s:/ogn:/uyu:/dyd:/c`u:/bnl:/ble:/sdf:/lrh:/iul:/iulm:/fhg:/clq:/kqf:/`wh:/lqf:/lqdf:/lnw:/lq2:/l2t:/v`w:/rbs:'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments "SaveZoneInformation" = '1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = '1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "DisableTaskMgr" = '1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download "CheckExeSignatures" = 'no'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Use FormSuggest" = 'yes'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
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LITTLE FALLS, Minn. -- A Morrison County man told police on Friday that he fatally shot two teenagers, leaving their bodies in his basement for 24 hours before police found them.
The 64-year-old man says he shot the teens on Thursday at 12 p.m. after they broke into his house.
According to the Morrison County Sheriff's Department, someone called authorities on Friday afternoon reporting suspicious activity. When police arrived at the home on the 1400 block of Elm Street, north of Little Falls, the man immediately told them he had fatally shot two people around noon on Thanksgiving Day.
Deputies then located the bodies of a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman in the man's basement.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said information discovered during the investigation has led the BCA to arrest the man for second-degree murder.
Morrison County Sheriff Michel Wetzel says, "a person has every right to defend themselves and their homes, even employing deadly force if necessary." Circumstances of this case however have led authorities to believe that the homeowner went beyond that point.
Formal charges are pending with the Morrison County Attorney's Office.
More details of the investigation will be released after the man's initial court appearance on Monday afternoon.
(Copyright 2012 by KARE. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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Ana Ivanovic and Elena Dementieva spent some of their pre Championship time doing promo work for the tourney.
The lady ballers got in some practice on a make-shift tennis court on Doha Desert Island.
Kinda cool but I hope this isn't the scene during the tourney. Big crowds and bigger energy is what the Championships need or this move to "Dough-ha" will all be for naught...well, almost.
UPDATE: Thanks to an anonymous reader for tipping me off to the video of this hitting session. Check it...
(images via Getty)
Monday, November 3, 2008
(UPDATED) PHOTO OP: Ana + Elena hit (on) the beach, crack groundies on Doha Desert Island
Labels: Ana Ivanovic, Doha, Elena Dementieva, photo op, tennis, WTA Championships
5 comments:
Thank goodness, Elena's no longer in denim!ReplyDelete
Man, tennis pro life sucks... ;-)))ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Here's the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrYkHXFtoIM. God, I'm so thrilled to see them in Doha this week!:-D Davai Elena!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I love Ana's dressReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 5:02 PM
finally, a lovely adidas dress for ana. i'd have to congratulate you on this one, adidas.ReplyDelete
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Enter the name of the program in the search box, press and hold (or right-click) the search result, and then tap or click Open file location.
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