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Priority: Minor
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Affects Version/s: 1.9.9
Fix Version/s: STABLE backlog
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Affected Branches:MOODLE_19_STABLE
Foreign fonts are not properly used in assessments and discussion forums from imported Common Cartridges. Here is the respective detailed report which a member of the Aspect project asked me to forward. The respective cartridges are attached.
There is also a problem with Moodle when importing CC packages with Discussion or Assessment:
- When a CC package contains discussion or assessment, the Slovenian fonts are not imported correctly. Although we use utf-8 encoding, Slovenian letters are converted during the import and therefore not displayed correctly (e.g. letter '?' is converted into sequence "Å¡", '?' into "Ä" and '?' into "ž" in the source files for discussion/assessment). I hope you understand the problem, otherwise I can send you some screenshots as well. It is seen if you import Test-CC-add.zip or Test-CC-add-cor.zip and check the text under the forum description. I've also uploaded this course in the ASPECT Moodle, it is under Miscellaneous named "Uporabni?ki vmesniki - TEST". Note that the topic outline and forum title have the right fonts, just the forum description is wrong.
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Confirmed. Assigning to Darko. I've restored the Test-CC-add-cor.zip file above and, while original ims-cc files (Assessment.xml for example) are 100% pure utf-8, the generated moodle.xml (I've attached it) shows SOMETIMES some chars transformed to entities.
For example "", is properly handled in course title, in activity titles, but transformed to "Å¡" in activitiy intro, in question names...
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I've been 8 years away from biking. Not a nice story so I'll skip it, but the important thing is that I'm back. I love biking, although I'm not very good. I just love riding.
I have a Cannondale R500 that I bought back in '91 or '92. It has a triple chain ring, 7 speed cassette and Shimano RX100 components. My goal is to make this bike last at least another 10 years. A lot of what I'm going to be asking about is components to buy now so that I can replace parts later after they've disappeared. I can't believe how much things have changed since I bought this bike, but it's not as bad as computers.
Anyway, I'll describe how I like to ride. 8 years ago I got into the best shape I've ever been in. By the end of the summer my schedule was basically working out at the gym three times a week and riding 40 miles on my bike on the days in between. On the weekend I would take a ride between 70 and 113 miles (113 being my longest ride that summer). I don't race. I guess what they call it is "sport touring". My goal now is the same it was that summer: to lose all my excess weight and get so that I can ride longer distances without difficulty. When I finished that summer I weighed 180 lbs. Right now I weigh 218 lbs. and I've just lost 12. Yikes!! Needless to say, I'm not doing 100 mile rides on the weekend just yet. I'm doing 20 miles every other day and am now ready to step that up to about 30, I think. My last couple of rides have been really easy and enjoyable. There is nothing better than a summer morning ride over rolling hills through rural countryside. Makes me glad I'm alive. Know what I mean? Of course you do.
I never type intros on forums, but I got such a nice welcome from the moderators here that I figured I would this time. What a nice place. I've already learned some things from lurking the past couple of days.
My immediate need is new tires. I'm heading over to the mechanics section to post my first question.

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Former Providence Mayor Joseph R. Paolino Jr. has reemerged in recent days as an outspoken critic of the city�s progress and is offering ideas on how to elevate the downtown to its next level of economic development.
He raised his voice after he bought two namesake properties, the office tower at 100 Westminster St. and the historic Cherry & Webb building, and called on local owners to step up to the city�s challenges.
He�s also been talking up former Mayor Vincent A. �Buddy� Cianci for the energy he brought to running the city (and talking down the administration of former Mayor David A. Cicilline).
He says a priority for public officials, private developers and civic leaders should be to leverage the already-established arts economy to raise the image of the city in the Northeast to pull in more visitors and their money.
�Providence needs more excitement,� he said in an interview.
Specifically, Paolino thinks Providence can replicate an annual celebration in Miami called Art Basel, which attracts 70,000 visitors to the city�s art galleries, exhibitions and performances. The 13-year-old show is based on a similar Basel, Switzerland, event that goes back to 1970.
He thinks Art Basel has so much potential for Providence that he took James Bennett, the city�s economic development director, to Miami Beach a couple of years ago to see the exhibition. Bennett declined comment.
Paolino says an event in Providence should be coordinated among all the institutions and individuals committed to the arts. He suggests a week in the spring timed with Rhode Island School of Design�s graduation, which brings people here from around the world.
He said Cianci had a similar idea in 1988 when he started Splendor of Florence, a festival based on a cultural and economic exchange with Florence, Italy, that enhanced Providence�s image as a renaissance city. Paolino says the city needs Cianci�s vision and ability to put people in a room to make things happen.
�I support Cianci for mayor, but I have no idea if he�s running,� he said.
After Cianci, Paolino said the city lost momentum through a series of �milquetoast leaders.� He cited the demise of First Night on New Year�s eve and the summer waterfront festival, and blamed the retreat on Cicilline, who beat him for the Democratic nomination for mayor in 2002.
�Nothing moved forward,� Paolino said.
Paolino conceded he was not immune to missteps. He said that the Providence City Council when he was a member passed an ordinance requiring that 1 percent of spending on public buildings be reserved for public art. But neither he nor his successors as mayor enforced the law.
�The bean counters got involved and said the city couldn�t afford it,� he said.
Recently, elected officials have made some good moves, he said, pointing to the expansion of the statewide sales tax exemption on the purchase and sale of original works of art. But he said more needs to be done.
Since he bought 110 Westminster and some surrounding buildings for $60 million, he said he�s been working with the Providence Arts Club and others to install art in the lobby of the office tower to showcase local talent.
Also, he said he has hired engineers to develop a plan to light the buildings, perhaps with decorations fitting the seasons such as Santa Claus passing out presents at Christmas or a leprechaun for St. Patrick�s Day.
�We have to change the image of the buildings, the city and the skyline,� he said.
His recent acquisitions include the adjacent four-story Phoenix Building, which he hopes to turn into a boutique hotel, and the fa�ade of the old Providence National Bank Building. Paolino has been working with noted Miami architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia to redesign the exteriors with an art motif that could incorporate ideas used at the hotel Viceroy in Miami, such as sculptured columns and objects d�art.
Paolino�s higher profile in the last few months has many Rhode Islanders asking, �What�s he really up to?�
Is he running again for public office? Does it have anything to do with his taking over the family business after the death 18 months ago of his father, legendary city real estate owner Joseph R. Paolino.
�No,� Paolino answered, to both questions.
�I have no interest in running,� he said.
Asked if he�s trying to carve out his own legacy after his father�s passing, he said, �I found my own way a long time ago.�
Paolino argued he�s been speaking out for years, and pointed to a dozen commentaries he wrote for the Providence Journal�s editorial page about ideas for creating a �meds and eds� economy, building on the research and college communities, and supporting the arts and entertainment industry.
One idea, from four years ago, called on public and private leaders to form a coalition to prevent the emptying out of the �Superman� building, the 26-story tower that now sits vacant and dark next to the office building Paolino just bought.
�It�s an embarrassment,� he said.
Of course, there�s no question that expanding the city�s economy will help Paolino Properties, the business he runs with his sister and that owns about 20 downtown buildings and parking lots. It also will make his new investments more valuable.
Still, Paolino�s ideas are worth debating. Providence�s arts and entertainment culture is among the state�s strongest assets. Why not find more ways to develop that reputation and bring more wealth, people and vitality to the city?
Paolino, 58, speaks from a long history in Providence.
He took a City Council seat at age 23 and served as mayor from 1984 to 1991. He later became director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation from 1991 to 1995 and won President Bill Clinton�s appointment as U.S. ambassador to Malta from 1994 to 1996 before returning to commercial real estate development.
Now, as Citizen Paolino, he�s raising his voice out of frustration, but he�s doing it with solution-based ideas and without losing his sense of humor.
When I first talked with him, I asked if he liked to be called by his old title, Ambassador Paolino.
�Just Joe,� he said, �I only use ambassador when I�m trying to get a good table at an expensive restaurant.�
John Kostrzewa is the Journal�s assistant managing editor/business, commerce and consumer issues. Reach him at (401) 277-7330 or email email@example.com. Follow his posts at facebook.com/JohnKostrzewa or @JohnKostrzewa on Twitter.
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Taylor 7340B Lithium Electronic Bathroom Scale
14" wide design for plenty of foot space
440 pound capacity x 0.2 pound resolution
Included Accessory
- One CR2032 Lithium Battery
Weighing Modes
|Capacity:440.0 lb
|Resolution:0.2 lb
|Capacity:200.0 kg
|Resolution:0.1 kg
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Sleek Design, Sure To Complement Any Home If you're looking for a new bathroom scale for your home, look no further. This Taylor bathroom scale has a super thin, silver profile with a black mat weighing platform. This bathroom scale's large, non slip platform, extra big weight display, and sleek black and silver design, make it a great addition to any home.
Easy To Read Weight Display A lot of the bathroom scales ya see around have a teeny tiny weight display. Now, that's fine for most people, but not if ya have trouble seeing that tiny stuff. Salter designed this digital bathroom scale with a great big, LCD weight display with digits nearly two inches tall. This feature is great for users with not-so-great vision.
Slip Resistant, Black Mat There's no need to worry about this bathroom scale causing ya to slip and fall. The platform on the 7340 B has a black, mat finish that helps prevent accidental slipping and sliding. So you can safely get your weight readings, even if your feet are a little damp.
Step And Weigh Feature You won't have to bother bending down to switch this bath scale on...just step on it. When you're ready to weigh, just step up on the scale, it'll turn on and you'll see your weight readings in no time. Pretty easy, huh?
5 YEAR MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY! Taylor provides a five year warranty on this digital bathroom scale. So, if ya have a problem with the 7340-B within the first five years ya own it, just send it to the Taylor warranty center. They'll fix it or replace it and send it right back to ya.
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Very nice scale big numbers and it a good looking scale. I'm very pleased with it.Reviewed by: Ralph wilson from Hesperia ca on (3/27/2016)
Great working scale! Fast delivery!Reviewed by: Michelle from California on (8/26/2015)
The title says it all. I love the beep that lets you know that it is done. This was a replacement for an older Taylor scale and I am glad I made the switch. There was noting local that came close to the selection that O.W.K. Scales offers. The shopping convenience and shipping was awesome and I will be doing more business with "Old Will Knott Scales".Reviewed by: Robert from Idaho on (2/26/2015)
Love the new scale! It is easy to stand upon, and the numbers are easy to see. Like the wider platform and rubberized mat. It seems to be weighing on target. Would definitely recommend this scale!Reviewed by: RAL from Knoxville! Tn on (2/14/2015)
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I am very pleased with these scales. Very affordable product.Reviewed by: Rick from Nederland, Texas on (1/24/2014)
This is the best bathroom scale I have ever own. when you are over 400 lbs. you don't expect the scale to be so accurate. my other scale went to 300 lbs. at that needle went over 300 and stop at 170 plus the 300 no accuracy. know this new scale even gives the 422.05 lbs. this is very accurate. this is a ten. I would recommend this to everyone including DOCTORS. and it is very cheap.Reviewed by: ARNOLD EICHHORST from CANADA on (1/9/2014)
The service was great, delivery fast and the scale is accurate and non-fluctuating and sturdy.Reviewed by: Cordia from New York on (11/11/2013)
Bought this scale since the maximum capacity is well beyond what I needed. Being over 300 pounds, I wanted a scale which would provide accuracy each time it is used. I have weighed myself multiple times each day to ensure that there was no fluctuation in the weight. The display is very easy to read. The platform contour provides for a secure footing. This is a quality product and delivery was super quick. Thanks OldWillKnottScales!Reviewed by: P F from Plainfield, IL on (9/2/2013)
This scale is a great scale. The design is very simple and yet classy, easy to put away and has a big numbers for easy viewing. It's very easy to use, you step on ti on a flat surface and stay put until the numbers stops blinking. You have enough time to get off the scale and view your weight without standing on the scale. Just the way I wanted my scale to be.Reviewed by: normita from forestburgh, NY on (3/25/2013)
When I first got this scale I thought it had about a 4 lb error compared to the electronic scale at my local gym. I took the scale to my office and compared it to 3 commercial electronic scales. The Taylor scale reads about 1/2 lb higher than the average of these other scales. This is a very accurate reading for a bathroom scale. Turns out my problem was that the scale was on a ceramic tile floor and I can only surmise that I didn't get it on a really flat surface. After repositioning the scale on my tile floor taking care that all 4 feet contacted the surface of the tiles it reads very accurately. This scale must be on a flat surface to get accurate readings and then it is very accurate.Reviewed by: David Banks from Dallas on (9/4/2012)
I ordered this scale to use at a new weight lose meeting that I have started up. It works great. It has a nice big area to stand on, big numbers to be able to read. It is easily transported in the very nice box with a handle that it came in. And most of all the price was right! Thank You!Reviewed by: Lezlie Samuelson from Iowa on (3/10/2012)
very sturdy. Using it for a office weight loss challenge and the price is great for its load capacity.Reviewed by: Rachel from North Dakota on (2/2/2012)
Excellent product for the price. Large, easy to stand on, great display. Allows weighing up to 440.Reviewed by: jan leonard from Rosenberg, Tx on (12/3/2011)
Questions and Answersask a question
A: The Taylor 7340B requires a CR2032 battery. You can find this battery in the battery section of most places that sell batteries - grocery stores, drug stores, etc. You can also find them online if you prefer to order them that way.Answered by: Amber (9/17/2014)
A: Hey there Ukienat,
I took a quick look at the manual for the scale, and it looks like that error code means the scale is being overloaded. The information is located in section 5 of the "Trouble Shooting" area of the manual.
Take care,
A: Hey there Judy,
The platform on this model is approximately 14" wide. Contrary to the photo, the surface is smooth and level. There is no bevel to at all. This is odd since the photo strongly suggests otherwise.
Take care,
A: It is possible that your feet will fit. The standard US size 14 shoe measures about 12 inches. The platform size is 14 inches in length which should accommodate your feet.Answered by: Amber (3/31/2015)
A: Hey there Edward,
Yes, we recommend only using the unit on hard surfaces.
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Following the Money to Determine the Effects of Democracy on Corruption" the Case of Korea
Schopf, James C., Journal of East Asian Studies
Democratization should reduce incentives to engage in corruption, by expanding the size of the winning coalition, heightening transparency, increasing accountability to the electorate, and multiplying the number of veto points required for a corrupt deal. Yet many young, consolidated democracies, such as South Korea, have recorded higher levels of perceived corruption following democratization.
I argue that the apparently higher level of corruption accompanying democratization results from overdependence on perception surveys to measure corruption. As democratization frees the press, more stories of graft lead the public to higher levels of perceived corruption without any corresponding rise in real corruption. A more effective measurement strategy is to objectively "follow the money," by focusing on outflows of rents and any related personal receipt of favors by relevant officials. Applied to the Korean case, contrary to popular perceptions of increased corruption, objective measurement of elite corruption reveals that democratization produced a sharp reduction in the corrupt exchange of rents through industrial restructuring programs, bank lending, and government procurement contracts. KEYWORDS: corruption, Korea, industrial restructuring, democratization, media, perception, hard data, measurement
SEVERAL YOUNGER DEMOCRACIES IN ASIA, LATIN AMERICA, AND EASTERN Europe have recorded higher rates of perceived corruption in recent years, leading to claims that certain aspects of democratization encourage corruption. One common contention, based on an article by A. Shleifer and R. Vishney (1993), is that the democratic diffusion of power compounds corruption problems by requiring more officeholders to participate in a successful exchange of bribes for rents. (1) This line of reasoning misconstrues Shleifer and Vishney's argument by ignoring the competitive aspect of democracy and the way in which competition deters bribe taking, which is explained in the "third scenario" of Shleifer and Vishney's analysis of the "Industrial Organization of Corruption. (11) (2) In fact, under competitive conditions, the involvement of more actors per corrupt exchange makes detection more likely and corruption less lucrative and more risky for officeholders and private actors.
Why then are many new democracies apparently struggling with higher rates of corruption? This result is likely due to inaccurate and biased images of corruption that are measured through perception surveys, the most common means of estimating corruption. Since the media largely shape popular perceptions of corruption and other crime, greater liberty to report on controversial topics through democratization can generate biased public perceptions of corruption levels, which are subsequently reflected in the survey data. The South Korean transition to democracy, examined here, presents just such a case of press freedom increasing popular perceptions of corruption levels through a surge in media reports. A more effective means to measure corruption, particularly useful for deducing the effects of democratization on corruption, is to "follow the money"--by tracking the outflow of rents through economic policy and investigating linkages to official receipt of personal favors. Reduction in the most important mechanisms for large-scale, efficient provision of rents can signal an overall decline in high-level corruption, since it suggests that the increasing possibility of exposure and penalty (i.e., higher transaction costs) has pushed corrupt deals into less lucrative areas lacking plentiful rents.
In cases lacking political contribution data to show official receipt of favors, analysts can still effectively infer levels of corruption by comparing large transfers of "suspect rent," which are not bound by transparent criteria, are often inconsistent with official policy objectives, and, most importantly, benefit "undeserving" private firms that have failed to supply public goods or to sacrifice in the public interest. …


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New Goal for May 5th
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
I can't let a new year begin without taking stock. I guess now that I'm retired, January 5th isn't too late! 2010 held many significant events for me - a flight to Edmonton to see my daughter in January, gall bladder surgery on February 3rd, took in some of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver (walked 18 300 steps two weeks after my surgery), a quick trip to Seattle in March, to Vancouver Island in April for five days, to Edmonton in a snow storm on my birthday, May 5th, took the train to Whistler and stayed overnight in June, to Sheridan Lake and then to Vancouver Island again, in July off to California for almost 3 weeks, down to Mission Viejo, stayed in Santa Cruz and then stopped along the Oregon coast on our way home. In August we went up to Sheridan Lake again in time for forest fires that made it hard to breathe! September saw us heading south again to California, this time to wine country with friends. Hey in October we stayed home, but listed our house, and it is still for sale. In November we drove to Edmonton again, and arrived in time for -28 C, that is cold! We got to see our daughter play a solo with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, a mom's proud moment for me! December and we had our daughter here, along with my sister from California and lots of family visits. Are you dizzy yet?
So how did my weight goals fare through all of this? Well I managed to exceed my fitness goal for the year with trips to the gym any chance I got, working in our garden throughout the nice weather months, and walking on days I didn't get to the gym. So that part went well. I can't imagine how much I would have gained if I hadn't done all of that! I was close to my goal around February when I had my surgery, but somehow I just didn't think it counted. So now, I am six pounds down from the very start, and ten pounds away from my goal. I feel like things are leveling out a bit now. The traveling is slowing down as we are thinking of moving. Now I am looking ahead to May 5th when I turn 60 years old and thinking that would be a good target to reach my goal. Sound like a good idea?
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A Campbellsville woman was injured Friday in a two-vehicle collision on KY 55.
According to a Taylor County Sheriff's Office report, Lindsay Osborne, 17, of 680 McVey Road in Campbellsville and Kimberly Dalton, 41, also of Campbellsville, were traveling north on KY 55.
As the women were approaching the intersection with U.S. 68, Dalton slowed her 1999 Ford Ranger for traffic and Osborne struck her from behind with her 1990 Nissan Maxima.
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A Campbellsville man was injured Saturday in a motorcycle collision on East Finley Ridge Road.
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A Campbellsville man was treated for injuries after being struck by a vehicle Friday.
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Parsley, a retired Green County High School art teacher, has always expressed herself through painting and poetry. Now, she is spending her retirement expressing herself in new ways - gardening.
Those injured in a two-vehicle collision on Friday refused medical treatment.
William Ken Forman, 81, of 209 Misty Drive in Campbellsville was stopped at KY 1061 on Friday at 8:28 p.m., attempting to cross KY 55 onto Lone Valley Road in a 1998 Toyota Rav 4.
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A Campbellsville man known throughout the community as "Rambo" has been missing now for a year and a half.
James Huff has been missing since Jan. 28, 2008, according to the National Center for Missing Adults. Huff would now be 39.
Huff's uncle, Ralph Huff, says he isn't sure what has happened to his nephew.
Taylor County Sheriff's Deputy Allen Newton said in January that he believes Huff left Campbellsville.
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The NFL's scouting combine puts prospects through a series of tests, but the ultimate litmus comes on the field. How coaches, scouts and executives evaluate tests and observations can determine whether they consider a player a choice cut or chopped liver.
INDIANAPOLIS — The swimsuit competition is one of the only events missing from the beauty pageant that is the NFL's scouting combine.
And even then, the league's annual talent show comes awfully close.
"Underwear football is what we call it," Minnesota coach Brad Childress said. "The Olympic events."
NFL teams don't just meet their prospective employees, they measure them. College players are weighed like so many pounds of beef and timed like race horses. They perform feats of strength and demonstrations of speed. It's not an audition so much as an evaluation for the 331 young men numbered from QB 01 to DB 60.
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Welcome to the impersonal side of the NFL personnel business.
Coaches come here looking for raw data on just how fast, how strong and how explosive prospects are. For players, this is more like a mating ritual. Just listen to Clemson receiver Aaron Kelly explaining his goals.
"Just impress some people," Kelly said Friday. "Impress one team, I guess. It only takes one to draft you, so I'll hopefully have someone fall in love with me."
It's as close as the NFL gets to personal ads. "Sure-handed wide receiver seeks professional franchise that values soft hands, hard work and big catches in white-knuckle moments. Warm climate a plus. Signing bonus a must."
The players are the peacocks fanning their tails, hoping that a football coach who spends his autumn Sundays shouting and scouting will get all smitten and decide that this is a player he simply must have on his roster. A look inside the NFL scouting combine reveals a scouting process that isn't nearly so simple.
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USC's David Buehler bench-pressed 225 pounds 25 times on Friday. Impressive? No doubt. Important? Not so much. The man is a kicker.
Welcome, to the scouting combine, which is more like gym class than a football game. Players go through a battery of tests from a standing broad jump to vertical leap to a shuttle run.
There are some football drills. Quarterbacks are asked to throw to receivers on a variety of routes; running backs high step over bags and evade a coach to simulate avoiding a tackler. No helmets, though, and certainly no hits. It's odd to think about evaluating a football player without watching him actually play football.
Of course, the combine isn't all teams look at.
"It's just another piece of the puzzle," said Jim Mora, the Seahawks' new coach.
The combine is more like a laboratory, the coaches and scouts watching drills like scientists tracking controlled experiments.
"We're trying to verify what we've already said about these guys as athletes and their skills," Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said.
NFL teams have been scouting these players in college football games for months or years. The scouting combine gives an opportunity to see if the raw data matches up with what the scouts have described. It's essentially fact-checking.
Double-checking Tatupu
So what happens when a player who has been described fast as lightning looks more like molasses during the 40-yard dash? Well, that's reason to go back to the original scouting report of the college performance. One NFL executive used poker parlance to describe the need to take a look at what the team thought it had on the player.
"You better check your hole card on him," said Jerry Reese, Giants general manager. "You want to take a second look."
No test gets more attention than the 40-yard dash. Four years ago, Lofa Tatupu finished the test in 4.84 seconds at the scouting combine, way below par for a middle linebacker.
"He didn't run a good 40 and he wasn't 6-3, so why did we like him?" Ruskell asked rhetorically. "Well, we do [measure] other things, and they did verify."
They looked at his acceleration in the first 10 and 20 yards of the dash, which are also recorded. And they checked his shuttle run and three-cone drill, which help measure lateral quickness and ability to maintain speed while changing direction.
"People tend to focus on the 40, and yes, that's important, but not at every position," Ruskell said. "Lofa's going to run 10 to 15 yards every play. He better be quick. If he's running 40 yards something very bad happened or he's scoring a touchdown."
Tatupu ran a better time during a workout at USC in March 2005, timed faster than 4.7 seconds. It was within an acceptable range for the Seahawks, who chose Tatupu in the second round. He ended up being a Pro Bowl selection his first three seasons.
Crabtree's stress fracture
Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree — a player many expect the Seahawks to choose No. 4 overall — didn't plan to work out at the combine. A stress fracture was discovered in Crabtree's foot, according to a report on the league's official Web site. The injury may require surgery, though according to NFL.com Crabtree still hopes to run the 40-yard dash for teams next month.
How much does that hurt a team's ability to evaluate him?
"Well, you've got a bunch of tape to watch guys on," said Scott Pioli, Kansas City GM. "From our standpoint, we're going to evaluate guys on how they play football, not just how they run."
That is the ultimate measure of a player's ability, after all. Not how high he jumps or how fast he sprints in shorts and a T-shirt.
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Federal regulations provide consumers with some protections for electronic funds
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E-mail Account Compromise (EAC) is a sophisticated scam that targets the general public and professionals associated with, but not limited to, financial and lending institutions, real estate companies, and law firms. The EAC scam is very similar to the Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) scam, except that it targets individuals rather than businesses.
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Macro-wielding attackers are increasingly using cloud services to evade existing defenses. Trend Micro, for example, reports this week that it's seen a recent flurry of spam emails that have Bartalex macro malware attached. The social-engineering attack tells recipients that their Automated Clearing House electronic-funds transfer was declined, and invites the recipient to click a link to "view the full details," which leads to a Dropbox page that lists specific instructions, including the need to enable Microsoft Office macros, says Trend Micro fraud analyst Christopher Talampas in a blog post.
If users fall for the ruse, the macro runs and attempts to load the Dyre banking malware. Talampas says this particular Dyre variant "targets banks and financial institutions in the United States."
Source: FBI InfraGardDate of Alert: 4/8/2015
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Companies who have switched to email reminders from paper are more likely to file their accounts and annual return on time.
Recent analysis of the Companies House reminder service, which tells companies when their accounts and annual return are due for filing, has shown that email reminders are more successful than paper reminders.
Those companies who have switched to email reminders have improved their compliance rates and, as a result, are less likely to get a penalty for filing their accounts late.
The email reminder service is free and has many advantages over the paper system:
- you can choose up to 4 people to receive a reminder (including an agent)
- you can file your document immediately from a link within the reminder
- it's more convenient
- it's cheaper
- it's better for the environment
We recommend that all companies register for the email reminder service. We intend to withdraw paper reminders in the future as part of our aim to become a fully-digital organisation.
How to register
- sign in to the Companies House online filing service
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- click the link in the email Companies House sends you to validate your email address
- agree to the terms of operation
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The nautical themed airy and bright living room has a comfortable couch, two wicker chairs, flat screen TV and a fireplace. The kitchen has a built in oven and stove top, new refrigerator, dishwasher, and beautiful new stone counter tops with shaker cabinets. There is a built in kitchen nook that seats five plus bar style seating for two.
The spacious master bedroom has a king bed with an adjoining bathroom with new stone counter tops with shaker cabinets. The second and third bedroom both have queen beds in them. There is a second full bathroom between the second and third bedroom with stone counter tops, vessel sink, and newly tiled shower with a frameless glass door. There is a queen sleeper sofa in the living room.
The outdoor patio has a table with an umbrella that seats six and a gas BBQ grill that is perfect for cooking for family and friends. It is located just four houses off the beach and walking distance to the grocery store, restaurants and bike rentals! Non coin-operated washer and dryer in laundry room.
There is two car garage parking with an additional one car parking behind the garages and extra storage for bikes, surfboards and other beach gear.
Additional amenities include: coffee maker, near restaurants, near bike rentals, utensils, near grocery store, cookware, near fitness center, near shopping, near medical services, washer & dryer, minimum age limit for renters.TripAdvisor property ID 2455644 ...Read more
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Great 3 Bedroom Single Family Home! Just 4 Houses From Beach! (68195) Newport Beach, California
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Last updated on May 28, 2016
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- Tax rate | 10% of rent | tax rate
- Fee | $151 per stay
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The minimum stays for certain dates may be longer than advertised.
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Reviews (21)
Very good
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Anaheim, CA, United States
"Great get away"
we are local but like to get away from the phones. had a great time, good location. had to do a little house cleaning at arrival, but after that thing were went well. recommend for family get away.
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 08/26/2013
Glad to hear you liked the location. Next time, please call us and we can send cleaners back over to the property. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Visalia, CA, United States
"Location Location Location"
We rented this property last year and decided to try it again. Not fancy but it has room to host children and grandchildren. Less than a block from the beach is the most attractive feature. The only huge negative was the post-11 pm noise from the neighbor and his/her guests in the apartment above the garage 4 of the 7 nights. Where is enforcement of Newport Beach's supposedly strict noise curfew?
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 08/20/2013
Happy to hear this house was a good fit for you and your family. Please let us know if we can put you in touch with the Newport Beach Police Department regarding the noise issue. Hope to see you again soon.
Holly G.
CA, United States
"Sun, Fun, Family and Friends........."
This is the 3rd year that I have rented this property during the first week of August. This year the house was cleaner than it ever has been, carpets better (but could be replaced). I have learned that kitchen, front and back door rugs need to be brought. Local neighbors are great! Upstairs tenant was a disco at 2:00am on Sunday and I had to asked them to turn the music down. Otherwise, I did not see or hear the upstairs tenant. This is a great location and a simple house for the week. Great place to bring the family, invite friends and enjoy the beauty of Newport Beach.
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 08/12/2013
Lovely. We will see what we can do about the carpet, kitchenware, and rugs. Hope to see you again soon.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Scottsadale, AZ, United States
"Would recommend with some caution."
House was clean, and apparently someone had tried to remove a stain from the was still wet. The sliding door in the bedroom was hard to open and close and would not lock. I adjusted it myself so it would lock. Large SUV's will not fit in garage. One of the garage doors would not stay closed. Stain on one of the comforters, looked like blood or chocolate. Laundry room was filthy. Headboard in master not attached. Happy with kitchen supplies, linens, etc. Noisy neighbors, loud music on some nights from 1-3 am. In spite of it all, we would stay here again.
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 07/25/2013
Thank you for your review! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at this home and in Newport Beach. We apolozie about the inconvenience of the sliding glass door, laundry room and comforter. We appreciate you bringing those to our attention and the owner and maintenance staff have been notified. We are sorry about the garage space, we can never guarantee what car will fit where. We thank you again for staying with us and hope to see you again in the future! -the staff at Burr White
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Sierre, Switzerland
"Great house in a great Newport Beach"
The house was great and the location was perfect only 80m from the beach! The manager was a bit tough during the check-in, but we understood it was the week of the 4th of July and anyone would be worried to rent a house in such great location during that week.
A minor point was noticed in the living room, as the couch could not be opened to create a bed, so one person had to sleep on a couch..
But overall a great experience and you value the two parking spots in a closed garage during the summer on 40th street.
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 07/22/2013
Glad to hear you enjoyed your holiday. Thanks for your comments.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Brea, CA, United States
"A wonderful vacation spot"
We have rented this property every year for the last four years and have always had a great week. It's perfect! We'll be back again and again!
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 10/04/2012
We love hearing this, Cliff and am happy you found the house in up to it usual high standard!
Nancy C.
CA, United States
"August 2012 rental review"
It was a great location, loved the 2 car garage and no one above us. The kitchen left a lot to be desired. I think that if it sleeps 7, there needs to be at least 7 place settings (dishes, silverware, cups) There is one disgusting fry pan and one pot to cook with. One broken can opener. If it sleeps 7 it should seat 7 in the living room. One broken sofa that can sit 3 uncomfortably and 2 uncomfortable wicker chairs = 5 places to sit. The portable fans were filthy. When you turned them on strings of dust/lint blew out. One of the screen frames on a breakfast nook window was broken. Not really sure why the big front window isn't screened; would have made a beautiful breeze. I own a rental property, and I know it's the little things that bring guest back year after year. Some easy fixes would make this rental property great.
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 09/04/2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer
La Quinta, CA, United States
"Annual Newport Beach Family Vacation"
Love this house. Very private and plenty of room for my family. Kitchen could use a few more pots and pans. Overall had a great time can't wait to go back next year.
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 08/20/2012
Hi Gretchen! It's always great to hear from our guests that they can't wait to come back to us again the following year! Thanks for your review and we look forward to seeing you in 2013!
Holly G.
CA, United States
"It is what it is!"
I rented this house 3 years back so I knew what to expected in regards to the furniture. I took several large blankets to cover the overuse and dirty couch. The amenities in the kitchen were very limited, but I knew this going into the rental. Toaster did not work, cable went out during the stay, apparently the bill had not been paid! The cleanliness of the house was very poor, top of refrigerate covered is old cracker crumbs, food smears on the kitchen floor, dirty kitchen rug. Plenty of linens for the bathrooms, but only one kitchen towel and no kitchen washcloths. I have rented beach rentals for over 5 years and normally there are residuals of paper towels, bathroom tissue paper, salt pepper, trash bags, etc..... This location had none of these items. The location is great and with creative parking you can accommodate 4 autos. Local neighbors are great and friendly.
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 08/13/2012
Thanks for the review, Holly. The owner of 118 40th takes great pride in presenting a nice house and has taken these comments very seriously. The house started with many kitchen towels; people often put these in the dirty white linen pile on departure day instead of laundering them at the house as they should be. Alas, they are then gone forever. Guests for summer 2013 will find new kitchen items and cookware, a nice new patio set and everything in good working order. We are perplexed about the sofa comment; it is two years new but you can be assured the slip covers have been dry cleaned and the sofa will be replaced if necessary. We hope to see you again and before three more years passes!
Jan E.
AZ, United States
"Awesome Newport Property"
Our stay on 40th St. was awesome. The location is fabulous and the house easily accommodated 6 adults and 3 small children. The patio is great and perfect for enjoying the gorgeous weather...what more could you want?
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 08/06/2012
Hi Jan, Thank you for your review. We're so pleased that you found this property ideal for you and your family. We agree with you, this property is great! We hope to see you back at the beach in 2013! Thanks Jan!
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
"condition of house"
There were a few things that were not right such as the fridge, the oven. the cleaning.Limited lighting in the front room. not as clean as it should have been. workman was great
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 07/30/2012
We are sorry the house was not at its usual best. The appliance repairs were all quickly made and the rest of the vacation week and the summer went very well.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Visalia, CA, United States
"Once everything was fixed..."
We have had good experiences with our previous three rentals. I completed a written evaluation that I submitted upon check out. When we arrived, te property was still being cleaned. We had to wait another hour to get in. The side garage door was not keyed to he rest of the house which caused us to lock our car in the garage and had to call the maintenance number to help. The TV did not work and one shower floor was still dirty. That drain was Plugged and had to call maintenance for that as well. Once everything was fixed, the only complaint we had was the icky couch. Fortunately the weather was great.
Jeffrey P.
"118 40TH was PERFECT!"
I am still suffering from post-vacation syndrome! My family and friends loved 118 40th Street. We have vacationed for 10+ summers in Newport and we love working with Burr White. 118 40th was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The beach is a 30-second
walk and is very nice between lifeguard stands 36 - 40. I totally recommend it.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Sheely Beach, Queensland, Australia
"Great location, Clean property, but needs maintenance"
We had a fantastic time at this perfectly located sparkling clean property. The property however, is due for a bit of an overhaul. During the time we were there we had cable and internet difficulties, fridge was not sealing, plumbing blocked twice and sofa bed need replacing. We are grateful that the Property manager was very accomodating and prompty attended to the issues. Overall, we were very happy with the service.
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 07/04/2011
Thank you for the great review and noting that the house is sparkling clean. We are so happy you had a great stay. The cable and internet issues were related to a cable company error and while a terrible nuisance, not related to property condition. The two other issues related to the refrigerator and sofa were resolved to the satisfaction of all. The rest of the house stands proudly clean and well-maintained (including comfortable beds, nice fixtures and lovely wood floors) throughout the inevitable, but rare inconviniences that may arise. After a complete inspection, we think the property condition rating for this review is low given the temporary nature of the propblems, and prior reviews and a subsequent review support that opinion. Thanks again and we hope you come up from Down Under to visit us again!
A FlipKey verified reviewer
La Canada, CA
"Okay if you have friends at a beach front place."
The house is very simply furnished. It was clean. There is an apartment on the same property which created noise problems for us. We were very happy to have 2 garages plus the area in front of the garages for parking but they are tough to get in and out of. The wifi is very slow even when sitting 3 feet away. However, the location of the house was great for us and the weather was fabulous. Next time, we'll get a single house on a lot and beachfront.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Brea, CA
"Awesome 7 days!"
We loved this property! It had everything we needed and then some. We are so glad we spent a little more money than usual as it was worth every penny. We are repeat customers and we'll definitely be looking forward to 2011 (hopefully at this same property). Truly awesome!
Jan E.
"Fabulous Vacation"
There were a few minor issues, but they were resolved promptly. The location is awesome and the house lovely. We will definitely book through Burr White again.
Holly G.
"Life is a Beach!"
This is my 3rd year of renting in Newport Beach for a week in the summer, so I knew what I could expect from the home. The house has a great location, quite street and fairly decent stocked kitchen in regards to cooking items. However the cleanliness of the home was below my standards, so I spent an hour cleaning. I would of like cleaning products provided with the home (409 spray, dishwasher soap). The rooms are good size and the large patio is great for social and/or dinner time. Overall I enjoyed the house!
Response from the , Burr White Realty - 08/17/2009
The Management at Burr White Realty appreciates your comments on your experience. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the property. Our company is disappointed to learn your unit was not clean upon your arrival. We do try to have the properties thoroughly cleaned and inspected before your arrival. We are working hard to ensure this is corrected next year. There are supposed to be all basic cleaning products provided in the properties. Please give our office a call if you find something missing and we will have someone from our full-time warehouse bring the item to you right away. Thank you again for your comments and we can't wait to see you again soon!
Karna H.
"We had a great time and want to return next year."
The house was perfect for us. The only thing that I have issue with is when paying 195.00 for cleaning and linens, I feel the place should be pristine. I called and the housekeepers came back immediately and we appreciated that.
The staff at the office were helpful and professional, the location is perfect.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Scottsdale, CA
"It is a rental"
The air inside the unit had a natural gas smell upon arrival. I contacted the agency immedaitly and they tried to send someone. However It was never corrected. It turned out through some looking around the stove had a pilot light out on one burner. I lit the pilot for that burner and we did not have any other issues. We lived with that smell for three days. We love the beach and we would probably rent there again or at least through this company but you have to know the rentals there take a huge beating they are rented constantly during off season to College and summer to visitors and unless you get into 4k and up expect used sofas furniture etc.
Marian W.
"cute cottage at the beach"
perfect for a family vacation... especially the spacious porch :)
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