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In 1993, Geis went back to selling computer hard drives. He ran the business out of his apartment, this time using the online service CompuServe to make his sales connections. He marketed his wares under the moniker Ram This, which quickly expanded into memory, monitors, and used computers. Geis says he was making $10,000 per month.
Then one day one of his customers asked him if he could build a computer from scratch. "I lied and said sure," Geis says. He collected all of the components in his apartment, only to realize he had no idea how to assemble them into a working machine. So he called his brother Bill, who coached him through the process as he fiddled with wiring, precision screwdrivers, power supplies, motherboards, and disk drives in his living room on a spread of cheap office desks. "I put it all together and blew the thing up. Twice," Geis says. "Smoke, the whole nine yards." He got the assembly process down on his third try.
He began building computers by the dozen in his apartment. "I couldn't believe I could build a PC in 30 minutes and make five, six hundred bucks," he says. "I went balls out."
He bought full-page ads in Computer Currents magazine, and his business exploded. He leased office space in Arlington next to Six Flags. It wasn't long before he expanded into bigger offices and added a warehouse. In March 1995, he launched Ram Technologies Group in Melbourne, Florida, a small computer manufacturer and retailer that built a customer portfolio that included Hughes Aircraft, Rockwell International, and Northrop Grumman. "We kicked ass, took names out there," he says. "And then everything went to shit."
Ram Technologies got trampled, Geis says, in the stampede caused by Microsoft's August 1995 launch of Windows 95, among the most successful software releases of all time, with North American sales topping 1 million units in its first four days on sale. But users soon learned the operating system was plagued with bugs that led to frequent crashes and installation failures. Microsoft chairman Bill Gates cast blame on faulty computer systems. Others were more blunt, fingering off-brand PC clones like the ones Geis was building and selling.
As a memory hog, Windows 95 demanded machines muscled up with memory chips, exacerbating an already acute global chip shortage triggered two years earlier by a fire that destroyed the Sumitomo Chemical plant, supplier of 60 percent of the world's computer chip casings. A combination of spiking chip prices, order backlogs, and shifting consumer sentiment about PC clones dragged Ram Technologies under. Geis was forced to shutter the company three weeks before Christmas 1995. He blamed Microsoft. He wanted blood.
==="Once you make that first step into darkness, you just keep trudging along, and it gets easier and easier to make the next one," Geis says. "At first I'd say it was 70 percent vengeance and 30 percent greed. Then it went to 90 percent greed and 10 percent vengeance."!==
Eight weeks after the failure of Ram Technologies, quite by accident, Geis stumbled across the tool to exact his revenge. He had pulled in his horns and transformed his business into a wholesale software supplier with a sales team comprised of computer geeks: Marc Tager, Eddie Sass, Scot Jaworoski, and Roger Dale Miller. And then one day he found a cracked jewel case containing a copy of Microsoft Office. On the back was a toll-free number for ordering a replacement. He called the number. "Two days later, Airborne Express came with the new CD-ROM," he says. So he called the number again. The customer service rep asked him how many he wanted. Two, he said.
Two days later, Airborne delivered the two copies of Microsoft Office. So Geis called back a third time. It seemed like a harmless game at first, just asking for more software and having them send it along for free. So this time, when the rep asked him how many copies he wanted, he said 500. Surely, it would end there, he thought. But two days later, his order arrived. And now Geis got quite serious about it. He called back and ordered 10,172 copies of Microsoft Office.
"And two days later," he says, "the first thing we heard was beep, beep, beep. What's that? We were shellshocked when a semi backed up to our warehouse with pallets and pallets of software."
Geis was paying $8 to $12 in handling charges for each piece of "replaced" software, which he promptly resold to small retailers for $125 a pop—far less than Microsoft's $200 to $300 per unit licensing fees. "We received them. We sold them. We made hundreds of thousands of dollars," Geis says.
He took his proceeds and bought an Arlington McMansion, putting $297,000 in cash down on a $600,000 house. "That was a trip," he says. "I was living the good life."
Geis figured he'd found an unguarded bank vault and looked for other ways to exploit Microsoft's weakness, to carry off even larger hauls of money. While throwing back Red Bull and vodka at Club 426 in Aspen, he and his partners dreamed up another scheme. This time he zeroed in on Microsoft's upgrade policy. Within a six-month window prior to the release of Office 2000, purchasers of Microsoft Office 97 could upgrade to the new edition for $7.50, plus their Office 97 box top and a sales receipt. So Geis and his partners devised a plan to meet the upgrade requirements by mailing in bogus box tops and receipts.
Geis contracted with a printer and ordered thousands of Microsoft Office box tops, which he then tore himself so they'd look authentic. To fulfill the receipt requirement, he set up banks of computers programmed to print thousands of unique sales receipts—every one of them bogus. He systematically sent orders to Microsoft for batches of 20 to 2,200 pieces in an attempt to determine how large an order he could slip through the company's fraud detection system. All told, Geis ordered 36,000 Office 2000 upgrades, selling them for $215 a piece.
"Once you make that first step into darkness, you just keep trudging along, and it gets easier and easier to make the next one," Geis says. "At first I'd say it was 70 percent vengeance and 30 percent greed. Then it went to 90 percent greed and 10 percent vengeance."
But even Geis says he had doubts about the next scheme, designed by Tager, Miller, and Jaworoski to exploit Microsoft's Easy Fulfillment/Open License Program. The program allowed companies that purchased multiple user licenses to obtain software on an as-needed basis. To execute it, they set up fake companies and fake business banks, the latter to establish the legitimacy of the bogus companies and verify the necessary funds for huge software orders from a Microsoft distributor. Once verified, the vendor would then obtain a license number for a large number of users and ship the software to the fake companies.
Geis and his cronies quickly flushed the software into the retail market and canceled the license numbers to avoid the payment obligation, which ran into the millions. Through this scheme, the conspirators obtained thousands of copies for nothing but nominal fees. At their most brazen, the group represented themselves as purchasing agents for well-known companies such as International Paper and Hunt Oil.
"The way it worked was just out of control," says one of the conspirators. "It was an endless cash supply if you had a license number.
===The Hollywood script for the story would have Geis, drunk with his greed, slipping up with a careless mistake. It's a cliché. And that's exactly what happened.!==
The Hollywood script for the story would have Geis, drunk with his greed, slipping up with a careless mistake. It's a cliché. And that's exactly what happened. At least one of his cronies blames Geis for putting the operation on the fed's radar by dumping tens of thousands of dollars in cash into his bank accounts. "There was a big greed thing involved," says a former Geis cohort who spoke on condition of anonymity. "He lived a lavish lifestyle. He was a player—jewelry, clothes, girls—a very conniving person."
Geis launched and funneled money into a variety of businesses, including an Aspen limousine company that was one of the first to convert Hummers into stretch limos. He flew to Hawaii with his then girlfriend Paula Rego and shopped for million-dollar beach houses. When his father died in 1997, Geis leased a Learjet and flew his family and friends from Wisconsin to Aspen to ease their grief.
Geis admits to being oblivious, ignoring warning signs such as the UPS driver who forwent the signature brown uniform in favor of a bright red shirt and a fanny pack. Or the cars in his Arlington office parking lot with county sheriff's jackets draped over the seats. Or the power drills he heard whirring in his office ceiling, emanating from the office above, ostensibly to install monitoring devices.
"We figured they were so freakin' big, and I found so many more loopholes in their system, and Microsoft was exploding so fast that they had no idea what one branch was doing to the other," Geis says. "As long as they continued to grow like that, I thought that we could continue to get away with it."
While visiting his mother in Eagle River, Wisconsin, Geis got a call from Roger Dale Miller. "The worst thing you can possibly imagine has happened," Miller said. "The feds are here." Geis laughed. "I thought he was full of crap and I asked to speak to the agent, thinking it would be another friend disguising his voice," Geis says. Special Agent Allyn Lynd, a member of the FBI's Dallas Cyber Squad, got on the line. He demanded Geis return to Dallas within 24 hours.
Geis lawyered up, thinking he would beat charges by "pulling an OJ." "Of course, you can't beat the feds," he says. He believes that because he fought, he received the stiffest sentence among the clan. In October 2001, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud, Geis was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison. He lost his house. He sold his Range Rover and BMW to pay legal bills. His bank accounts with more than half a million in cash were seized. He was ordered to pay $17.8 million in restitution.
Yet despite spending most of his 30s confined in federal prison cells, Geis insists his bad doesn't go bone deep. "I may be a cad, a scoundrel, and a fraud when it comes to Microsoft," he writes, "but not to friends, nor family."
==="I may be a cad, a scoundrel, and a fraud when it comes to Microsoft," he writes, "but not to friends, nor family."!==
Geis was released from the federal prison in Texarkana in December 2004 after serving 40 months of his 46-month sentence. Little more than a year after our first meeting in April 2005, when he refused to speak on the record of his crimes, he was cuffed and dragged by FBI agents from the downtown offices of E-Centric, a network technology firm where he worked as a sales manager. In April 2007, he was sentenced to 70 months in prison after he pled guilty to trafficking in counterfeit Cisco network routers worth some $4.2 million.
Despite his guilty plea, though, Geis maintains his innocence. His sister Kerri says, "Mark called crying, saying, 'I didn't do it. I swear I didn't do it.'" This was in contrast, she says, to his penitent confession following his arrest in the Microsoft crime. "'I did it. I screwed up. I need to be punished,'" she remembers him saying. "That's Mark. When he does something wrong, he's the first to admit it." His mother sketched plans to put her house up for sale to cover his latest legal bills.
Geis insists FBI Special Agent Lynd, the same agent who busted him for his Microsoft crime, framed him. "I was forced to admit this during a plea hearing in a manner that can only be described as akin to torture," Geis writes in his report titled "A Verified Dossier on the Criminal Acts of FBI Special Agent Allyn Lynd." He says prosecutors threatened him with a 20-year sentence if he didn't cop a plea. He's waging an uphill battle to reverse his conviction before his scheduled March 2011 release.
Thus, his strange trip lands him in Duluth, where he sits, mulling his limited future. Geis vows he'll never start another company. "I have so much fear, just from being a target again," he says. He's been offered jobs teaching university courses on business ethics, he says. He contemplates lecturing and consulting on corporate fraud, a la ZZZZ Best carpet-cleaning fraudster Barry Minkow. But he says he doesn't have a clue as to what's next.
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Dell Inspiron 15R, M5010 NoteBook Disassembly Guide. How to Remove Hard Disk Drive, How to Remove Mainboard How to Remove Processor Hey Guys I'm out of time for now, will add audio and text instructions along with other parts of this video soon, 1: First remove the Battery and all the visible screws on the back of the system 2: Remove rubber, then screws under 3: There are 4 clips holding the keyboard, they are located under the F keys, (F1 ,F7, KEY AFTER F12, AND HOME KEY )With a fine flat screwdriver gently push back the clips and raise the keyboard up, NOTE: there is an adhesive tape under the left side of the keyboard which is tightly holding it in place, raise the right side and try to pry it off with a prying tool, look at the video to see the location of the tape. 4: Remove the 5 screws which is holding the top cover and Disconnect the cables…mouse, usb, video…etc… Take Top cover off. 5: Remove Hard Disk. 6: Locate the 2 screws holding the Mainboard and remove then, ensure all cables are Disconnected and Remember to push the clip holding the MoBo in place. Remove the Mainboard. 7: Remove the Heatsink from the CPU, Unlock the Socket and Remove the Processor For all those people struggling to get their HD out, hope it helps, Will add move details soon. That's all the time I have for now,
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New River Community College Clubs/Organizations
Black Awareness Association (BAA):
Advisor - Elaine Powell, ext. 3615
The primary purpose of BAA is to provide and enhance opportunities to increase consciousness of black culture and its contribution to society.
Campus Crusade For Christ:
Advisors - Jeff Levy, ext. 4362 and Rebecca Whitener, ext. 4403
New River students interested in Christian support, fellowship, and issues are welcome.
Computer Club:
Advisor - David Filer, ext. 4272
This club focuses on the skills of repairing and creating computers for campus and community use.
Fine Arts Club:
Advisors - Dr. Louise Billaud, ext. 4351; Karen Kegley, ext. 4322; and Tammy Parks, ext. 4468.
To promote knowledge of the fine arts through various activities, events, and performances. To involve the entire NRCC community in the immersion and enjoyment of theatre, art, music, dance, and architecture.
Gay Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Straight Alliance Club:
Advisor: Rod Reedy, ext. 4358
An organization to create an understanding and awareness through open dialogue between the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, trans-gendered and straight communities. The club provides a safe-haven and voice for all students at NRCC.
History/Current Events Club:
Sponsors: Ted Farmer ext. 4294 and Bill Friedl ext. 4268.
The primary goal of the History/Current Events Club is to provide students with the opportunity to discuss historically significant events, contemporary issues, and make connections between the two for a better understanding of both history and current events.
Human Services and Early Childhood Development Organization:
Advisor - Bonnie Graham, ext. 4318
New River students interested in early childhood education and child development are welcome to be members of this club.
International Association for Administrative Professionals (IAAP):
Advisors - Debbie Bond, ext. 4319; Becky Ridpath, ext. 4218
IAAP is a national organization which provides professional development opportunities for students in the Administrative Support Technology curricula.
Kappa Pi International Art Honor Society:
Advisors - Tammy Parks, ext. 4468.
To promote knowledge of the visual arts on campus.
Online Student Newspaper
NRCC has an online newspaper/magazine forum for student journalists to write about the life and times of New River Community College students and employees. Contact Ms. Janet Hanks for more information at email@example.com.
Multi-Cultural Club(MCC):
Advisors - Dr. Rukmini Sriranganathan, ext. 4430, Dr. Heidi Morehead, firstname.lastname@example.com
For international and all other NRCC students who are interested in learning about various places around the world and opportunities therein.
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL):
Advisors - Nancy Evans, firstname.lastname@example.com and Amber Clark, firstname.lastname@example.com
PBL is for students who are interested in developing leadership, communications, and team skills or simply looking for an organization to meet and network with others at the local, state, or national levels. PBL meets every first and third Tuesday of the month in Godbey 160 during the semester.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK):
Advisor - Brian Clark, ext. 4249
PTK is the national honor society for American Junior and Community Colleges. Membership is offered to those who achieve academic excellence (GPA of 3.2 and above) and have completed at least 12 credits of college level classes.
Psychology Club:
Advisor - Jason Watson, ext. 4435
The goal of Psychology Club is to promote the study of psychology, provide educational enrichment, promote personal development, and provide service to the campus and the community. Joining the Psychology Club offers students an opportunity to meet others with common interests, learn more about psychology, and get involved in events on campus.
The NRCC Student Activities office sponsors on and off campus sports opportunities for students. On campus opportunities are usually held in the form of organized tournaments in chess, card games, table tennis, pool, and board games for special prizes. The sports offered vary for each semester depending on the season and student interest. Dates for these tournaments are usually announced at the beginning of every semester, and brackets & information are posted on the board outside of the Student Activities office. For more information see the NRCC athletics website at http://www.nr.edu/athletics/
Extramural or off-campus sports teams that play for NRCC are the New River Muskies baseball team, and the Softball Team. Baseball and Softball start & play games with other nearby colleges during the fall and spring semesters. Other club teams may be formed. Contact Contact: Rod Reedy at 540-674-3600, ext. 4358 or email@example.com.
The men's basketball club practices locally and plays a schedule of games with other college level teams in Virginia. This is an NJCAA club team. The season is between October and March and may end with tournament competition. For more information, contact Coach Lamar Martin at 704-258-6327 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The baseball team competes with other colleges in Region 10 of the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association, which includes Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The team consists of 30 players who try out the second week of fall semester. The top 30 players who qualify academically will be selected for the team. Any player who comes to the tryouts and was not selected for the team originally, will be offered a spot on the team if any openings occur during the fall or spring season. The fall season runs through the end of October and has 10 to 15 games. The regular season begins in February and runs through the first weekend in May and includes up to 40 games. All of the players must have a 2.0 cumulative and semester grade point average, and must be enrolled for at least 12 credits at all times during fall practice or the spring season in order to maintain eligibility. For more information, contact Wes Adcock at 674-3600. ext. 4461.
Soccer is a co-ed intramural club which may expand to extramural competition depending upon student interest and involvement. For fall 2014, practices and home games will be played at designated local fields, and players must complete necessary forms for participation. Players may be required to contribute funds toward the purchase of uniforms, and/or fundraise for the uniforms. Competition will be arranged with other college club teams in the region. To be eligible for intercollegiate competition, players must take at least 6 credits of NRCC classes and have a cumulative and semester GPA of at least 2.0. For more information, Contact: Rod Reedy at 540-674-3600, ext. 4358 or email@example.com.
The Lady Muskies softball team competes with other colleges in Region. It is an NJCAA club team. The team consists of up to 15 female students who try out. The top 15 players who qualify academically will be selected for the team. The regular season begins in February and runs through the first weekend in May and includes up to 10 games. All of the players should have a 2.0 cumulative and semester grade point average, and must be enrolled for at least 12 credits at all times during the spring season in order to maintain eligibility for coming years. Contact: Rod Reedy at 540-674-3600, ext. 4358 or email@example.com.
Student Government Association (SGA):Advisor - Rod Reedy, ext. 4358
SGA serves as a vital link of communication between students, administration and faculty. It works to provide leadership necessary for the responsibilities of initiating new policies, services, and activities for the benefit of students. The SGA meets once per week. The SGA office is located next to the Student Activities office in the lounge. See the SGA constitution (located in the back section of the Student Handbook and Planner) for details about how the SGA works.
Advisors - Jeff Levy, ext. 4362
SkillsUSA is for individuals who are associated with one of the technical curriculums.
A. A group shall become an organization when formally recognized by the official student and faculty committees. The following requirements shall be met:
- An official club charter or constitution and/or bylaws, a list of members when paying dues, officers, and the name of faculty/staff sponsor(s) should be submitted to the activities counselor. All changes and amendments shall be submitted for approval before they become effective.
- Where there is affiliation with an external organization such as a national society, that organization's constitution and bylaws shall be filed with the activities counselor. All amendments shall be submitted within a reasonable time before their effective date. All outside funds shall be treated consistently with Section 6.4.5 of the Policies, Procedures, and Regulations Operating Manual.
- Recognition of an organization implies neither approval nor disapproval of the aims, objectives, and policies of the organization. Any organization which engages in illegal activities on or off campus shall have sanctions imposed against it, which may include admonition, probation, restitution, and withdrawal of the college recognition.
- Membership in some selected college-related organizations shall be open to any qualified member of the college community who is willing to subscribe to the stated aim and meet the stated obligations of the organization regardless of race, creed, national origin or sex.
B. College facilities may be assigned to college organizations and community civic groups for regular business meetings, for social programs, and for programs open to the public unless in the opinion of the college President the group or the planned program poses a serious threat to the continued well-being and safety of the institution. Reasonable conditions may be imposed to regulate the timeliness of the requests, to regulate time and use, and to insure proper maintenance. (Contact the Division of Arts and Sciences, Godbey 132, ext. 3611.)
C. An individual, group or organization may use the college name only with the expressed or delegated authority of the college President.
D. Publications: Editorial freedom of the student press entails a corollary obligation under the canons of responsible journalism. All student publications shall explicitly state on the editorial page that the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the college or its student body. Generally, college punitive action shall be limited to conduct which adversely affects the college community's pursuit of its educational objectives.Back to top


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But I decided to try it, mostly because my mother-in-law requested a birthday pumpkin pie on the same day this issue of Bon Appetit arrived at my door, and I took that as a sign. The Universe is trying to tell me something, I thought. Something... about pie. And so I listened, because The Universe doesn't often speak to me about pies, and it turns out the thing it was saying was Daaaaaannnnaaa [echo echo echo].... This recipeeeee.... is deeeeelicious.
In case you were wondering, The Universe also tends to echo its vowel sounds.
I did make a few changes along the way, including subbing in pecans instead of walnuts and changing a few spices to taste, but I stayed pretty faithful. Oh, and I used the Moosewood Book of Desserts pie crust recipe, as it's my Old Faithful. And I topped it all off with some awesome cinnamon whipped cream. Okay, so actually I changed a lot more than I thought I did. It was delicious, anyway.
Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping adapted from Bon Appetit (serves 8-10)
1 12-inch pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of kosher salt
2. In a medium bowl, begin preparing the filling. Whisk together brown sugar, eggs, kosher salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. When well mixed, whisk in pumpkin and cream until the ingredients are smooth. Pour into (cooled) pie crust.
3. Bake until filling is firm, but not fully set, approximately 30 minutes.
4. While filling is baking, prepare topping. Combine pecan pieces, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. The original recipe calls for this mixture to be processed into "fine crumbs," but I preferred mine more chunky.
5. After filling has firmed, pull pie out of oven and reduce temperature to 325. Sprinkle on the pecan/brown sugar topping. Return to oven and bake until filling is set and pie has puffed up, approximately 15 minutes.
6. Transfer pie to cooling rack and cool completely. And if you're feeling adventurous, top with cinnamon whipped cream.
I found the lack of evaporated milk in this recipe to be particularly refreshing, and I have to admit, dubious though I was, the topping added a lot to the pie's flavor. It was sweet, the tiniest bit salty, and a perfect compliment to the spicy pumpkin filling. In fact, it was so good that the recipe will likely be making an appearance at this year's Thanksgiving dinner.


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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Hank The Cat election results reveal the Senate candidate got the purrfect message out to voters. Hank the Cat's campaign thanked supporters today but reported that some precincts are still counting ballots. He ran on Tuesday for Virginia's senate seat against George Allen (R) and Tim Kaine (D).
King5 news claims that Hank received more than six thousand votes. But Hank reports that some numbers are still be counting. Hank "says" that "the numbers are still coming in from
absentee ballots and other confirmations – each of the 134 precincts has until next Tuesday to make their numbers official." He added "We have been working with the Arlington Board to verify that the extra 21,500 votes that were marked as write ins was indeed an error, and they are correcting it now (so we can confirm that we didn't get 45% of the absentee ballot votes in Arlington County – the real totals should be coming soon)."
In a news statement Tuesday, Hank noted that "With your incredible generosity and constant support, we have literally saved hundreds of lives – we have given countless critters another chance, innumerable families have added a new member to their clan, and many of us had our faith restored in the potential for positive change in our political system that overflows with negativity and greed."
He added "As a citizen of Virginia, I feel it is now my duty to redouble my efforts to make sure Senator-elect Kaine is willing to sign my Animal Rescue Pledge, and I hope you will join me in making sure animals aren't ignored or forgotten."


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Witnesses say the boy lunged forward after his 34-year-old mother put him up on the railing to get a better look at the wild dogs.
00:00, UK, Thursday 29 November 2012
The mother of a two-year-old boy who was mauled to death after falling into a zoo exhibit of wild African dogs will not be prosecuted.
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A Zappala Jr said Maddox Derkosh's death at the Pittsburgh Zoo was a "tragic accident".
The boy's mother, 34-year-old Elizabeth Derkosh, had put him on top of a railing to view a pack of African painted dogs in early November.
The boy fell off, the animals immediately pounced on him and he bled to death.
Mr Zappala said witnesses described the boy lunging forward, as if he thought there was some sort of clear barrier to stop him.
The district attorney said he is still investigating whether any charges will be filed against the zoo, and what changes need to be made there.
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Prepaid devices might land at the neighborhood Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) store later this month. According to tech blog 9to5mac, which has a good track record with unnamed sources, Apple's official stores will start stocking iPhones that will work with either a prepaid plan or month-to-month contract when the phone is bought upfront. Apple will team with AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS) on the project in hopes of boosting iPhone sales (under competitive strain from Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android) and drive more integrated product purchases.
How will Apple's prepaid iPhones work?
Shoppers could always find places to buy unlocked iPhones, which involved paying full price for the device and then separately purchasing a SIM card from a mobile service such as AT&T or T-Mobile. An Apple store would then have to activate the phone for usage. The new deal will largely work the same way, but cut out the middleman.
Customers could shop for the phone, SIM plan, and receive activation, all in one stop. According to 9to5mac, the plan deals offered will include AT&T's prepaid plan for $60 per month and a $50 per month plan from T-Mobile.
How would this benefit Apple?
CEO Tim Cook broke out some troublesome numbers during a Store Leaders meeting last summer, according to 9to5mac. Apple stores only account for about 20% of iPhone sales at that time, but took care of around half of iPhone repairs or replacements. Cook wanted to focus on narrowing that gap, and last month featured an in-store upgrade event that increased the trade-in values of older devices for those purchasing an iPhone 5c or 5s. Now comes the prepaid plan offer.
The prepaid offer could bring more traffic into the stores where customers can also browse and purchase other Apple items from headphones to iPads. The real hope, though, is to move some more iPhone 5c and 5s devices off the shelves before the next model launches this fall.
The lower-end 5c model didn't sell as well as hoped following the release last year, and the 5s didn't sell well enough to compensate. In the first quarter, Apple reported 51 million iPhones sold over the holiday period. Analysts had expected about 55 million. Sales recovered some in the second quarter, though, with about 44 million iPhones sold compared to 38 million in the prior year's quarter.
Apple needs to embrace the prepaid movement merely to keep up with the number of prepaid devices available with Android installed. Gartner reported that the Android operating system held over 78% of the global smartphone market last year, while Apple's iOS had about 16%. Android's dominance is partly due to its availability across a wide range of devices, including cheaper prepaid phones.
Is this a good deal for customers?
Will customers take up Apple's offer? Technophiles might not find the exercise any easier than buying an unlocked phone, but those who require more assistance (or enjoy the Apple store experience) might head to the stores for shopping.
More and more mobile services have begun offering prepaid or monthly plans. Some, including AT&T and T-Mobile, have added device payment plans to the mix that involve a device installment plan rather than requiring a full upfront payment. Those installment plans will appeal more to those who can't afford the full device payment in one bill, but which method is actually offers the better savings?
Consumer Reports released new data on the average two-year cost for iPhone 5 and 5c according to contract terms. The study averaged a range of mobile services including Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint, and showed the cost according to usage profiles including an individual, a low-use couple, and a high-use family.
The best deal across the board comes with bringing an existing phone over to a new plan. Results vary for those who want or need a new iPhone, however. No-contract service with the phone paid for upfront was narrowly cheaper for an individual but more expensive for both couples and families. The traditional two-year contract was the next best deal across the board. Couples or families who don't want contracts are generally better off with a device installment plan added to the monthly bill, though.
A prepaid phone from Apple would offer the best deal to an individual who needs a new iPhone, can afford to pay for the device upfront, and wants a simpler buying experience than the unlocked route.
Foolish final thoughts
The Apple prepaid offer could appeal to a small segment of its shopping audience, but that might prove enough assistance to close that gap between in-store sales and repairs. Apple has a lot on its plate including the ramp up to the new iPhone model, which would have more shelf room if the prepaid deal proves successful.
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Who doesn't love a good cinnamon bun?
My friend Krista makes the most yummy ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls. She used to bring them to brunches and I would devour at least two or three whole rolls (okay, maybe four). And I always walked away wanting more!
Since Callum's diagnosis I've had a hard time recreating the perfect Krista-inspired cinnamon bun.
I've been working on this recipe for a while now, and Pete and I are very happy with it!
I call them Sweet Cinnamon Buns because they're not really proper cinnamon buns. But they are sweet and they are loaded with cinnamon!
They are guilt-free too!
Sweet Cinnamon Buns would make a great treat in the morning, at a brunch, or with your afternoon tea! And the kiddies will like them too. Promise. And, no one will know they're gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free! So free!
Sweet Cinnamon Buns
1 ¼ cups hot water
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
5 tbsp ground flax combined with enough water to equal 3/4 cups
3 tbsp coconut oil (sunflower or canola oil would also work)
3 tbsp maple syrup (agave or honey would also work)
1 1/3 cup quinoa flour
½ cup almond flour
½ cup potato starch
2/3 cup tapioca starch
½ tsp baking soda
1 tbsp guar gum or xanthan gum
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp cinnamon
Sweet Cinnamon Bun Mixture
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil
3 tbsp cinnamon
Grease a muffin pan and preheat the oven to 375 degrees. I use coconut oil or sunflower oil for greasing.
In the bowl of your mixer, add yeast to hot water and let sit for 5 minutes while the yeast kicks into action. Place five tablespoons of ground flax in a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to equal 3/4 of a cup. Once the yeast has done it's thing (you need to see it poof up) add flax-water mixture, oil, and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
Mix the dry ingredients well (I usually do this while I'm waiting for the yeast to do its thing) and gradually add to the wet ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 5 minutes until all ingredients are well mixed. The mixture will be very gooey and messy (so annoying to clean up but so worth it).
Combine Sweet Cinnamon Bun Mixture ingredients in a small bowl. Add to the batter and combine by hand. Spoon into greased muffin cups (3/4 full) and let rise for 30 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes one dozen Sweet Cinnamon Buns.
There are so many options with these buns. Here are some of my ideas:
- Make my Sweet Cashew Cream and drizzle on top
- Add apples or raisins
- Make a crunchy top by combining 1/3 cup evaporated cane sugar with 1/3 cup oil and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon. Drizzle on top of the buns before setting aside to rise.
- Here's the original recipe– I've modified them a lot since then.
Have you seen Jenn from The Cinnamon Quill's recipe for cinnamon rolls? These have been on my To Make list for a while now. They look so good!
I have submitted this Sweet Cinnamon Bun recipe to the monthly round up of gluten-free recipes called Go Ahead Honey, It's Gluten-Free . The theme for this month's round-up is Dairy-Free Delights. Thank you to Zoe for hosting!
You can also find this recipe and many more 'slightly indulgent' recipes at Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free
What else could we do to jazz these buns up a little?


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- Official Site: SonyClassics.com/ItMightGetLoud/index.html
- Release Date: August 14, 2009 (limited)
- Director: Davis Guggenheim
- Main Actors: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White
Directed by An Inconvenient Truth filmmaker Davis Guggenheim, It Might Get Loud documents the history of the electric guitar from the point of view of three modern rock legends: Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White. Guggenheim offers up an in-depth look at the electric guitar's creation and its pervasive influence on the music industry, with the instrument used as a gateway into an exploration of the trio's upbringing and early days as struggling musicians. The movie also features footage from a meeting between the three men, as they discuss their influences and even participate in a jam session.
Although some folks might be scared away by the film's status as a documentary, It Might Get Loud boasts as appealing and mainstream a sensibility as one could possibly envision -- as Guggenheim draws the viewer into the proceedings with a fascinating opening sequence in which Jack White fashions a crude electric guitar out of household materials. The remainder of the film is no less enthralling, with the viewer afforded a rare glimpse into the private lives of three of rock's most notorious figures -- which ensures that fans of guitarists will thrill to some of the revelations on display (i.e., Page returns to the house where Led Zeppelin IV was famously recorded). And although certain critics have lambasted the film's relatively surface sensibilities (admirers of the trio will be well aware of most of the tidbits on display here), It Might Get Loud stands as an effective primer into the world of rock 'n' roll that holds plenty of appeal for hardcore fans and neophytes alike.
Guggenheim's decision to focus on the careers of three generations' worth of musicians proves to be It Might Get Loud's masterstroke, as the movie possesses elements designed to capture and sustain the interest of viewers of all ages -- from baby boomers (Page) to gen-Xers (The Edge) to teens (White). The look into the creative process of each of the film's three subjects has won the film oodles of praise from critics, with the New York Times' A.O. Scott proclaiming that "the lore in this documentary will be catnip" for "rock geeks of any age or taste." It's also worth noting that the jam session that occurs at the end of the movie -- wherein the three men perform The Band's "The Weight" -- is essentially worth the price of admission in itself, although one can't help but get a kick out of the scene in which The Edge leads Page and White in a performance of U2's smash hit "I Will Follow." It's riveting stuff that cements It Might Get Loud's place as an above-average example of the contemporary music documentary, and -- far more impressive -- it leaves the viewer aching to bone up on the careers of its three subjects.


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So, I love this dress. It's a beautiful taffeta gown that is fitted down to the hip. Full skirt with silk flowers on the left side which shows a bit of the underlying tulle. The back has another silk flower, which can be used as a great gathering point for the bustle.
It was a sample at a boutique in NYC and given it was such a good deal (originally $3,800!) and in such good shape, I bought it on a whim. Only problem, it doesn't really match my wedding style, so I've decided to sell it (which I'm still kind of sad about…).
One thing to note: There is a slight make-up mark (very small and faded) located right at the seam. The seamstress told me that it would either come out once dry cleaned, or it can be easily altered out. I bought it with the mark because I knew it wasn't a big deal (I can send you pictures if you want).
If you're interested and have any additional questions, please let me know! I'm willing to take my best offer.
- Label Size: 6
- Street Size: 4
- Bust: 35
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- Alterations: No alternations have been done.
- Color: Ivory
- Silhouette: Aline
- Material:
- Neckline: Sweetheart
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- Condition: Sample
- Original Owner: Yes
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- Preservation Method: Well preserved.
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Patient Comments: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction - Treatments
What treatment has been effective for your SI joint pain?
Comment from: gkidz4me, 55-64 Female (Patient) Published: May 29
I had total right knee replacement about 12 weeks ago. My knee seems to be mending in expected fashion. However, from the day I got home from the hospital I have had severe pain in my left hip and sacroiliac joint. I have been going to PT for my knee but progress is greatly hindered by the hip and back pain. I did not have this pain prior to surgery. My surgeon was not concerned and said the knee will take 2-3 years to fully recover. I had right left knee replacement 2 1/2 years ago and did not have this problem.
Comment from: ritag, 35-44 Female (Patient) Published: May 14
I started having bank pain when I got into my first car accident at 19 (1991). I went to a chiropractor and after a year I was pain free. I had my second car accident in 2005 and didn't show symptoms until I had my son in 2007. I have been doing Pilates since 2004 and it is the single most things that help. Not only does it help but after doing Pilates twice a week with a trainer since January I hardly have pain even though I'm still 35 Lbs overweight and I sit at a desk all day (really bad for the back). I don't take any pain meds not even an otc. I do yoga occasionally and I just started getting a massage yesterday. Overall I am 100% better than I was in 2007 but I am not anywhere near before the second accident. Hope this info helps someone.
Comment from: tennisfan, 45-54 Male (Patient) Published: May 09
I am 52 years old and an active tennis player. A couple of years ago, I developed a foot problem (plantar) and kept playing tennis while trying to deal with the foot. This has led to hip problems and most recently with my left hip. I feel a burning sensation at the top of my left buttocks and my left groin feels strained although I understand that can be a symptom of the hip problem. I've done some PT for the hip and had one injection; neither has resolved the issue although the hip was feeling better while I was doing the PT. I am very fit, ideal weight and do the entire core exercises, etc. so fitness isn't the issue. I had an MRI this week and am getting the results in a couple of day. It isn't exactly painful now but feels like something that will get worse over time if not dealt with. Would love to hear of any similar cases and success stories.
Comment from: RNbackpain, 25-34 Female (Patient) Published: March 20
I first felt pain in my left lower back next to the tailbone 7 years ago. The stabbing pain would start there and wrap around my thigh. It hurt so bad I could hardly get out of bed. I had to drag my left leg behind me to get around. I was then diagnosed with SI joint inflammation. NSAIDS were not doing the job for me. I decided to get the cortisone injection. The first injection worked for a couple of weeks for me then the pain came back. I had one more injection a month later and this time it worked. I then learned some good stretches from physical therapy. Since then, I would only get minor flare-ups if I wasn't taking care of myself.
Comment from: daria55, 55-64 Female (Patient) Published: February 07
I have had SI joint issues for years following two head-on car accidents. The SI joint is hyper mobile and will easily go out of place. While I have had physical therapists pop it back into place relieving the intense nerve pain, they taught me how to have someone else do it. Lay on stomach and bend the knee on the side that hurts. Have a person put their hand on upper buttock area applying pressure to stabilize the area. Then with the other hand, have them put it under your knee and lift the knee a few inches off the bed. With the pressure on upper buttock area, push your knee down to the bed while the person holding your knee resists for count of 5. Relax. Repeat 2 or 3 times lifting the knee a little bit higher each time. Hope you find this helpful.
Comment from: TooYoungToBeBroken, 13-18 Female (Patient) Published: December 16
I'm 18 years old and have struggled with SI Pain since I was 15 after running cross country. Not until today actually was I diagnosed with "something being wrong" with my SI Joint. My physical therapist is encouraging me to try and be active but I can't. I play college basketball and train intensely but haven't been able to for over a month because of this pain. It hurts to do anything. Even walking for about ten minutes causes me pain.
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I missed it.Do you have a link to the video?
What did you guys thinks? Did I do ok?
nah, im working on it.
You were that nervous brother who talked to the corny white guy?
You did a nice job though! Brought up the D and everything. Tripuka like you. Shoulda slipped in that you were on KO though LOL!
Jill Martin was there. We were yucking it up. She is madd cute in person.
I was gona go watch it there to but I didnt wana go out to just a regular game and pay for drinks and stuff.
I find the Jill Matin thing hard to believe. Ive been to 3 Knicks games this year, 2 of which i sat in 2 digit seats (in the 90s). Ive walked around courtside before the games and Tina Cervacio looks AWESOME in real life. But Jill Martin? Eh take it or leave it. Shes OK shes like a 7 at best.
Good **** man post the link!


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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Seahorses and Bling
6 comments:
- Bonnie Brown said...
Love how you used all the dies! The Seahorses have come to life with you delightful image!! The Gauze Strip reminds on of a net!! Great job!!
- May 1, 2013 at 6:47 AM
- Debbie's Time Out said...
Alison This is absolutley gorgeous. I love the theme of this card and the dies and image you used to create the theme.
- May 1, 2013 at 11:23 AM
- Jan Castle said...
Cool card Alison....well done!!!!
- May 1, 2013 at 1:24 PM
- Penny said...
Stunning! Love your use of the dies and your design! Wonderful coloring, too! :^)
Hugs, Penny
- May 2, 2013 at 12:08 PM
- Lori said...
Hi Alison welcome to this blog, happy to have you. Love your undersea world you've created with this card. Lovely work.
- May 6, 2013 at 9:26 AM
- Bj said...
This card deserves more than one look. There is so much going on in your amazing underwater world. The net, the coral, the sea horses and sea critters...all wonerful. And that watery woman image and the quote revealed in the background are just fabulous!
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On "The Bachelor" 2014 on Feb. 10, the episode is half over but Reality Steve is still weighing in with live comments on Twitter. One of his tweets talks about Andi Dorfman's first one-on-one date with Juan Pablo as this single guy and his single girls check out New Zealand.
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Zap2It 10/3/13 'Survivor: Blood vs. Water's' Rachel Foulger was 'shocked' at Colton quitting the game
Zap2It 10/3/13 'Survivor's' Colton Cumbie quit the game 'to benefit Caleb'
Entertainment Weekly 10/3/13 'Survivor: Blood vs. Water': Jeff P says 'we couldn't blame Colton without also blaming ourselves'
Entertainment Weekly 10/2/13 'Survivor: Blood vs. Water': Jeff Probst simply goes Off on Colton
Entertainment Weeky 9/26/13 'Survivor: Blood vs. Water': Jeff Probst says 'I could have done the season without' Colton
Birmingham News 9/16/13 Alabama's Colton Cumbie returning to 'Survivor' with a new game plan -- and his future husband
Entertainment Weekly 9/10/13 'Survivor: Blood vs. Water': Colton talks about being 'filled with hate and anger'
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NY Daily News 3/22/12 Week 6 recap: King Colton's reign crumbles, Alicia and Christina's true colors show
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MSNBC 3/1/12 'Survivor' castaways have a new sovereign leader: 'Queen' Colton
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Product Type: Lesson Plan/Activity
Audience: Educators, Informal Education
Grade Levels: 5-12
Publication Year: 1997
Product Number: EG-1997-08-110-HQ
Subjects: General Science, Physical Science
Crystals can be grown using a variety of methods. One of the simplest ways involves dissolving a solid into a liquid. While students can easily grow crystals by following the directions, the success of observing the density-driven convection currents depends upon a very still environment. "Student reader" pages provide background information about crystal growth. Student worksheets may be used to assess student learning.
Crystal Growth and Buoyancy-Driven Convection Currents [156KB PDF file]
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J. Desmond Clark
I have always admired academic greatness,
and John Desmond Clark was all of that and much more. What I admire
even more in a human being is kindness, graciousness, generosity,
and sincere care for other human beings. Desmond and Betty were
exemplary in that way as well.
As an undergraduate anthropology/prehistoric
archaeology major, I received the finest education I could possibly
hope for from Desmond and his staff, including ample opportunities
to partake in research. He was so supportive and encouraged me to
take on new tasks with confidence. In addition, I was suffering
from severe medical/neurological problems as a student, and he and
Betty did everything they possibly could to try to help and comfort
me as human beings. Even after graduation, I received communications
from the Clarks, and was welcomed into their home whenever I should
be able to find myself in Berkeley. And of course, we shall never
forget his shouts of "Jolly Good!", and the time in his
class of Technology in Anthropology when we all discovered that
a "magic lantern" in British terminology actually denoted
a slide projector in American!
I am very sorry to see both
of them gone, but they are not gone from my heart and memories,
and they have left a wonderful legacy in so many, many ways to so
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Bostanci, N; Meier, A; Guggenheim, B; Belibasakis, G N (2011). Regulation of NLRP3 and AIM2 inflammasome gene expression levels in gingival fibroblasts by oral biofilms. Cellular Immunology, 270(1):88-93.
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Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition that destroys the tooth-supporting tissues. The inflammation is initiated by oral bacteria in the form of multi-species biofilms, and is dominated by cytokines of the IL-1 family. IL-1 activation and processing is regulated by Caspase-1, within intracellular protein complexes, known as "inflammasomes". The present study employed culture supernatants of in vitro supragingival and subgingival biofilms, to challenge human GF cultures for 6h. The gene expression of inflammasome complex components was investigated by TaqMan qPCR. NLRP1 expression was not affected, whereas NLRP2 was not expressed. Supragingival biofilm challenge increased the expression of Caspase-1, the adaptor ASC, AIM2, as well as IL-1β and IL-18, but did not affect NLRP3 expression. Subgingival biofilm challenge enhanced Caspase-1, ASC, AIM2, IL-1β and IL-18 gene expression at lower concentrations, followed by their down-regulation at higher concentrations, which was also evident for NLRP3 expression. Hence, supragingival and subgingival biofilms differentially regulate the gene expressions of NLRP3 and AIM2 inflammasomes and their down-stream IL-1 targets. Increased inflammasome transcription in response to supragingival biofilms is commensurate with early inflammatory events in periodontal disease, whereas decreased transcription in response to subgingival biofilms corroborates the dampening of host immune responses, in favour of pathogen survival and persistence.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: GENERAL - Environmental Disclosure and Transparency in Public Company Disclosure Documents - January 17, 2007
by Anne-Marie Sheahan of
McCarthy Tétrault
"Although it has still not been convincingly demonstrated that good environmental and social practices create value for shareholders, it is clear that bad ones can destroy it."
George Dallas, Standard & Poors
Over the past 15 years, public companies have disclosed environmental liabilities in their financial statements. These companies have disseminated information about their environmental performance and risk factors in their annual reports and MD&A reports. As well, non-financial reports relating to their social and environmental performance are no longer exceptional.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: AMENDMENTS - Odours Are Public Nuisance: Newmarket Gets Injunction - 2006
Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
On September 29 the Town of Newmarket won a significant legal judgment to eliminate composting odours that had distressed workers and residents for two years. Ontario Superior Court Justice Bryant found that the defendant company, Halton Recycling, had caused a public nuisance by emitting odours that caused extensive disturbance for its neighbours. Justice Bryant ordered Halton Recycling to shut down its operations if it fails to carry out its proposed plan to eliminate off-site odours within 90 days. The shut-down order would last for nine months.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: AMENDMENTS - Ontario MOE proposes Brownfields Changes - 2006
Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
Would limit reopeners, civil liability for municipalities, but no protection from civil claims for property owners.
After extensive stakeholder consultation, the MOE is finally proposing amendments to its Brownfields laws and regulations.
Some proposed changes, including clarification of various reopener provisions will be welcomed by property owners and developers. Municipalities will gain civil immunity for issuing building permits based on incorrect RSCs.
Many stakeholders will be disappointed that nothing has been done to limit exposure of property owners to civil lawsuits. Also controversial is the proposal to eliminate horizontal severances a legal technique that appears to offer potential to encourage lenders to finance Brownfields projects.
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WATER QUALITY - The Amended Clean Water Act: Key Changes - November 14, 2006
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On October 20th, 2006, we reported in a McCarthy Tétrault E-alert that the Clean Water Act had been passed by the Legislature. The Act has received Royal Assent and, accordingly, is now law. However, regulations are still needed to implement the source water protection scheme contemplated by the Act.
The Clean Water Act was introduced as Bill 43 on December 5, 2005. The Act requires municipalities and conservation authorities to work together to map drinking water sources and to develop plans to protect these sources. Prior to passage by the Legislature, the Act underwent a number of amendments. This article outlines a few of the most significant changes made to the Clean Water Act since its inception in draft form.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: COMPLIANCE & OFFENCES - Contaminated Site Update: Innocent Purchaser Responsible, Gasoline Manufacturer Not - December 13, 2006
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In Gehring et al v. Chevron Canada Limited et al, 2006 BCSC 1639, the Supreme Court of British Columbia embarked upon its first comprehensive allocation of responsibility among "responsible persons" for contaminated site clean up costs under the B.C. Environment Management Act (the "Act"). In the course of doing so, it allocated liability as follows: 50% to past owners and operators of a gas bar and their directors; 50% to the owners of the property after contaminating activities had ceased; and 0% to the manufacturer of the gasoline sold at the site.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: AMENDMENTS - Mining: Civil Immunity for Good Samaritan Mine Rehabilitation - 2006
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The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has posted a proposal to amend the Mining Act to protect mining companies participating in voluntary rehabilitation of Crown-held abandoned mines. This would apply so long as the volunteers did not cause the historic hazard".
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CLIMATE CHANGE - Special Report on Canada's Clean Air Act 2006 - November 2006
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This summary of the Clean Air Act (Bill C-30) summarizes the framework proposed by the government and provides a clause-by-clause analysis of the proposed changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
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Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
Winemaker's Notes
Classic, youthful Spottswoode! Forward, fresh and fruity, this cabernet is robust and impressive with plenty of blueberry, strawberry and raspberry to spare. Dense, yet supple and lively, we look forward to sampling the '97 for years to come.
Critical Acclaim
Wine Spectator - "Elegantly framed, with rich, appealing herb, currant, chocolate and black cherry flavor that's complex and concentrated, finishing with firm, well-integrated tannins. Best from 2002 through 2010. 4,826 cases made."
The Wine Advocate - "The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon is a model of symmetry and grace deftly married with super concentrated blueberry, blackberry, and cassis flavors infused with subtle new wood. This medium to full-bodied, seamless, youthful beauty will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and should last for two decades. "
International Wine Cellar - "Ruby-red. Sweeter, deeper aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, licorice, bitter chocolate and espresso. Lusher and more layered in the mouth; sweetness nicely leavened by sound acidity. More ripeness and material apparent on the generous back end.
Rating: 91(+?)"
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Spottswoode is a small, family-owned estate located on the western edge of St. Helena in the Napa Valley. The estate, which dates to the 1800s, includes classic formal gardens, pre-prohibition winery buildings and the 40-acre, organically farmed estate vineyard. Spottswoode focuses all of its attention on producing extremely limited quantities of two wines: Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. View all Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery Wines
About Napa ValleyView a map of Napa Valley wineries
It's hard not to think of Napa Valley when thinking of California wines. The region is, after all, the one that brought world recognition to California wine making. The area was settled by a few choice wine families in the 1960's who bet that the wines of the area would grow and flourish. They were right. The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980's, when vineyard lands were scooped up and vines were planted throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, from large conglomerates to small boutiques to cult classics. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux Blends. Whites are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Notable FactsWithin the Napa Valley lie smaller sub-AVAs that lend even more character specifics to the wines. Furthest south is Carneros, followed by Yountville, Oakville & Rutherford. Above those two is St.-Helena and finally, just granted an AVA, Calistoga. These areas are situated on the valley floor and are known for creating rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. There are a few mountain regions as well, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs. Those include Howell Mountain, Stags Leap and Mount Veeder. Wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from more time in the bottle to evolve and soften.
About CaliforniaIt's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country into itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. It produces a diverse range of wines that span the quality spectrum.
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.
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Industrial Non-Production
Intel's earnings report and outlook – or lack thereof, really – had the stock market in a mildly pessimistic mood headed into the open. But the dreadful report on industrial production, which showed that businesses are using the lowest percentage of available production capacity since the Federal Reserve started keeping data in 1967, has soured the mood further. Adding to the malaise were comments from Wal-Mart Stores' chief executive, who was skeptical that the recession would end soon.
Consumer-level inflation fell to its lowest level on a year-over-year basis since 1954, but that was an expected figure. Core CPI is falling at a 0.4% annual rate, and the high availability of capacity for production suggests that this will remain the case for the balance of the year.
Industrial production fell by 1.5%, the fifth consecutive decline, and greater than the anticipated 0.9% decline, and capacity utilization dropped to 69.3% in March from 70.3% in February. So it's no wonder industrial giants are trimming expectations, when they're offering it at all, and companies seem reluctant to borrow money – there's just no demand at this moment.
The shuttering of production due to slack demand has a multiplier effect on the rest of the economy – workers are laid off or furloughed, sapping spending, which then hurts demand further. Mike Duke, chief executive officer at Wal-Mart, alluded to this much in a conversation on NBC's Today Show, saying that "In talking to our customers all across the country, I think there's still a lot of stress."
How dramatic is the decline? Industrial production is down 13.3% since the recession began in December 2007, and that's the largest percentage decline since the end of World War II – when production of military equipment stopped because the war was over.
The economic calendar also included reports on New York-area manufacturing, which showed an improvement, rising to -14.7 in April, up from -38.2 in March, and the best reading since September. And the Treasury International Capital statistics showed a reversal of the recent trend of foreigners unloading U.S. Treasurys, with about $21.5 billion in U.S. Treasurys purchased in February.
Shares of Intel are soft headed into the opening bell. The stock is down 4.3% after it reported a 55% decline in profit and elected not to provide guidance for the quarter.


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Most potholes form in winter when water enters the road surface and freezes, buckling the pavement. U.S. Cold Patch was designed with enough fine aggregate material to keep water out without a seal coat. Also, if there is water in the pothole, try to determine if it is rainwater or groundwater. A good dense patch will keep out the rain, but ground-water issues need to be addressed by engineers. If potholes are showing up in a particularly stressed area—such as a turn—and the road bed appears weak, then build it up with aggregate before you patch. The best tip, according to highway officials, is to fill the hole with high-quality material, tamp it well, and monitor the repair. "Throw-and-roll" is the most economical method of pothole repair, so try that first.
Just recently, yes. Several years ago the superpave lab at Washington State University received a grant to compare the structural and environmental qualities various brands. We were eager to be part of this testing. Of course we knew there was risk, since the results would be published. I'm happy to say that U.S. Cold Patch fared best among group of five brands of cold mix tested, in both the structural and environmental assessments.
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DALLAS – March 3, 2014 – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a Texas builder for 35 years, was recently awarded a $1.8 million project by Children's Medical Center Dallas, the sixth-largest pediatric health care provider in the nation. The project will focus on the renovation of 10,000 square feet in the hospital's Dallas ambulatory care pavilion and provide two new clinical service lines on-site.
"As one of the top health care contractors in the state, McCarthy is thrilled to expand its portfolio of renowned health care facilities to include Children's Medical Center Dallas," said McCarthy Texas Region President Mike McWay. "Our extensive health care construction experience will be of great benefit to this project. We're dedicated to providing state-of-the-art facilities and delivering an exceptional final product to Children's as well as the thousands of patients its medical staff treats each year."
One of the two new service lines the hospital plans to establish through the renovation is a complex chronic integrated medical home clinic (CCIMH) that will treat patients with multiple specialty diagnoses. A MyChildren's pediatric primary care practice will also be added to the hospital's extensive array of on-site services and will be modeled after the 16 existing off-campus MyChildren's practices. The new on-site MyChildren's practice will provide relief to the emergency room by offering primary care for children – from immunizations and well-child exams, to treatment for illnesses and minor emergencies.
Plans for both the CCIMH and MyChildren's facilities include a select interior demolition and complete interior finish-out that will provide space for the new, fully operational clinics, which were ultimately designed with patient comfort in mind. The project is expected to complete in August 1, 2014.
As one of the nation's most trusted builders, McCarthy is quickly becoming the preferred contractor for healthcare construction in the state of Texas. In addition to its newly awarded Children's Medical Center project, the Balfour Beatty | McCarthy joint venture is currently building the $536 million medical center replacement project for the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood. McCarthy also began work on the 630,000-square-foot Fort Bliss Replacement Hospital in El Paso as part of a joint venture with Clark Construction Group. Other recent Texas healthcare projects include work for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and Midland Memorial Hospital.
About McCarthy
Celebrating 35 years of building in Texas, McCarthy is the nation's eighth largest domestic general contractor (Engineering News-Record, May 2013) and a leading community builder. At McCarthy, we're just getting started. For 150 years, McCarthy has been building communities across America, both by constructing essential projects communities rely on, as well as by helping those who need assistance. An employee-owned company, McCarthy performs general contractor, construction management and design/build services for the following project types: healthcare, laboratory, biotechnology, bridges and highways, parking structures, entertainment, retail, educational, office buildings, water/wastewater, federal, port/marine, microelectronic, industrial facilities, tenant interiors and mixed-use project construction. In addition to Dallas, McCarthy has offices in Houston; Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego and Newport Beach, Calif.; Phoenix; Las Vegas; St. Louis; New Mexico; Kansas City, Kan.; Collinsville, Ill.; and, Atlanta.
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