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Tonight is a new episode of "Devious Maids" on Lifetime. On Friday, Enstarz shared a new preview and pictures of the new episode so viewers can get excited about the upcoming episode. There are new spoilers out along with this information for this new episode "The Bad Seed."
Carmen is now back to work but things are going to go downhill for her again. Someone will show up that is not happy with her for something in the past. They blame their time behind bars on her and they are not happy when they show back up. Nick and Marisol will have some problems of their own in this episode as well.
Tony and Evelyn have been heating things up in the bedroom but he might not be sure about doing that with her. It looks like she wants him to do whatever she wants and he is not happy about how he is being treated. Things may end as soon as they started between these two.
Remi is back too which will change everything. Of course his mom is happy to have him back, but Valentino has been doing her own thing. She will have to make some big decisions now that he has returned home. Spoilers don't share who she will end up with this season.
IB Times shared that Nick and Marisol might start to fall apart. She already suspects him about having a son with Opal even though Opal told her it wasn't true at all. This will end up being a lot of drama this season and she will have to decide if she can trust him or not. This marriage could end up being over before it even gets started.
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Talking about the relationship of her daughter, Sarah Geronimo with hunk actor Matteo Guidicelli is not that easy for the famous mom in showbiz, Mommy Divine Geronimo. As you all know, the mom has officially shared her statement on Cinema News last Sat., Aug. 23, 2014, and in case you missed, you can visit this article of ABS-CBN News posted this afternoon, Aug. 24, 2014 (Manila time) or this morning, Aug. 24, 2014 (U.S. time) for you understand why she decided to speak up.
Aside from her released statement on Cinema News, her daughter's public display of affection with Matteo is also the subject of conversation of the netizens especially those who are following the pop star's career and love life this morning (Manila time). In a video released by Cinema News last Saturday, the two (Sarah and Matteo) were seen laughing and even allowing other people to take a picture of the both of them. Sarah Geronimo was also caught fixing her boyfriend's hair while they were talking.
After watching the video, popsters took to their social media accounts and expressed their happiness for the couple. All of them agreed that the couple is really a perfect match. They also claim that this is the right time not only for Matteo but also for Sarah to enjoy life because they have done a lot especially the pop star for their respective families. Right now, Matteo is doing several projects with Regal Films and ABS-CBN while Sarah Geronimo is busy preparing for the second season of "The Voice of the Philippines" aside from her regular Sunday appearance on "ASAP 19."


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Chinook catch isextended at Buoy 10
With chinook retention in the popular Buoy 10 fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River open through Labor Day, anglers can expect a busy holiday weekend.
Tuesday's sampling from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife estimated 511 boats and 1,407 angler trips, resulting in 313 chinook retained and 147 coho retained. That works out to one fish for every three rods.
An estimated 260 chinook were released, along with 220 coho.
The fishery will continue following a decision reached Tuesday by officials in both Oregon and Washington, keeping the catch open through Monday. The decision followed sampling that showed the lower Columbia tule (dark) chinook are only about 19 percent of the catch compared to the expected 28 percent.
The catch of lower Columbia tules is what ultimately determines the length of the fishery. The fish are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act.
In addition to the smaller-than-anticipated catch of lower Columbia River tules, there also are expected to be some savings from the ocean recreational fishery that can be applied to the Buoy 10 allocation, according to ODFW biologist John North.
The per angler catch at Buoy 10 is the best in the past four years, he added. The week of Aug. 20-26 showed an average retention of 0.54 fish per rod.
Buoy 10 in the name given to the lower 16 miles of the Columbia from Buoy 10 at the river's mouth upstream to Tongue Point in Oregon and Rocky Point in Washington.
Angler checks from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife:
Lower Columbia — Long-view, 441 boaters with 71 adult chinook, one jack and one coho kept, and two chinook released; 210 bank anglers with seven adults kept.
• Cowlitz River mouth, 171 boat anglers with 45 adult chinook, two jacks, and one coho kept, and two adults released.
• Kalama, 289 boat anglers with 68 adults and two jacks kept, one adult released; 378 bank anglers with 49 adult chinook and two jacks kept, two chinook released.
• Woodland, 258 boat anglers with 53 adult chinook and one jack kept.
• Camas-Washougal, 21 boat anglers with no catch; 10 bank anglers with no catch.
• Bonneville, three boat angler with no catch; 126 bank anglers with three adult chinook, two jacks caught, and none released.
• Cathlamet, one boat angler with no catch; 37 bank anglers with three adult chinook kept.


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Executions of the Jang Song Thaek family were carried out via direct orders from North Korea leader, Kim Jong-Un. The executions were allegedly ordered because Kim did not like his uncle, Jong Song Thaek, disapproving of his leadership.
ABC.net reported Jan. 27 that the Jang Song Thaek family executions happened last month because Jang Song was "attempting to overthrow the state." The killings involved all "direct relatives" of Kim's uncle -- including children -- reports claim.
Other than the Thaek family executions were North Korean ambassadors to Cuba and Malaysia, a South Korean news outlet reported that cited multiple sources.
"Extensive executions have been carried out for relatives of Jang Song-Thaek," an anonymous source said.
"All relatives of Jang have been put to death, including even children."
The Jong Song Thaek family executions included "Jang's sister Jang Kye-sun, her husband Jon Yong-jin, the ambassador to Cuba, and the ambassador to Malaysia Jang Yong-chol, who is a nephew of Jang, as well as his two sons."
It was even said that sons, daughters and grandchildren of Jang's two brothers were executed as well. It is unknown why they were ordered to be killed. A source has told news outlets in South Korea that some of Jang. A source said some members of the family were shot with a pistol in front of people if they resisted being forced out of their apartments.
The only people spared in the Jang Song Thaek family killings were those related by marriage. They were moved to remote villages "with their maiden families." That included the ambassador to Cuba's wife.
Kim's party "eliminated Jang and purged his group, unable to remain an onlooker to its acts any longer," state media reported.
The Jang Song Thaek family executions show just how far Kim Jong-Un will go to possess complete control over North Korea and anything else he wants. The U.S. is certainly on high alert over these latest actions. Someone like this in power is a danger to everyone around him who does not see things from his perspective.


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A strumpet's cousin. See also Women.
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carpio01 (855 days)
To Jordan Jensen: It sounds like you MIGHT have a bad CPU, when you remove
it and try to start it eliminates what is throwing it to the protection
mode but by removing it and the memory you are preventing it from booting
up because now it does not satisfy the basic requirements to even post. If
possible I would check by trying a different CPU, and whenever you try to
turn it on have RAM(memory), CPU+FAN. If it was the power button you would
not even get any response at all. This are only suggestions since I cant
check my self.?
Jordan Jensen (855 days)
Lol just tried adding memory. Nothing Exept that I have been working on it
long enough that the CPU temp kicked the fan into low speed, about 30 sec
after I press the power button. Still no video, tried plugging in the HDD,
but it never reads from it. Can we somehow have a skype call or are u too
busy? It's ok to say no, thx for all of the help thus far. I really
appreciate it!?
carpio01 (855 days)
To Jordan Jensen: Your situation sounds different than what I have in this
video. I was not getting the computer to even hint at powering on. No fan,
no additional lights, nothing when I pressed the power button. Since you
mentioned that you get the fan to turn on I am thinking that it might be
either bad memory or the Video chip malfunctioned. When I did not had
memory in the computer it would turn on the fan and lights but it would not
show anything on the screen (that could also happen with bad memory). If
the memory is fine and you have CPU+Fan and monitor connected but still
don't get it to show anything. Then it might be the Video Chip. In order
for the laptop to post it has to have memory, cpu+fan, and power. I am a
little unclear about your specifics so this is the best I can think right
Jordan Jensen (855 days)
When I do have a CPU, it acts the exact same as in the beginning of this
video. It will give a power light when pressed, but no fan, and no video. I
have it currently stripped down to just CPU, power button, and motherboard.
It still does not power fan until I remove the CPU itself, then it throws
the fan to max speed forever, still with no video. This fan running is
probably just a built in fail safe, not it actually attempting to reach
bios or to boot.?
carpio01 (855 days)
@Jordan Jensen: Yes id does boot up, just you will not have any way to
connect USB peripherals. When the computer detects a short or problem it
goes into a self protecting state, and it will not power to prevent any
further damage. When I disconnected the USB card I had to disconnect from
the power and then reconnect so it would start, when I disconnected it
"forgot" it had a problem. When the card is not connected and I try to re
boot it checks and since the problem is gone it does not need to protect
itself. Hope you find the cause of the problem.?
Jordan Jensen (855 days)
Dug even farther, got down to just motherboard and CPU. still has plugged
in light, and power light after I turned it on. Of course, it could still
be the power button. Any way to force a turn on w/o power button? Any other
things that could be shorting out? Tried pulling out the CPU, and the fan
whirred at max speed, probably since CPU didn't tell temperature to
motherboard. Is it really a problem with the motherboard? Any way to send
in or test the motherboard for defects??
littlejonnya (855 days)
you're a GENIUS! I never knew you could trouble shoot by removing one
device at a time – just like trouble shooting a car that won't start! I
just went through the devices of my HP Pavillion (which was showing a power
light, but wouldn't turn on) and off all the things it turned out that the
DVD drive was the problem. I'll order a new one. You've just saved me £££
in repair fees – I wish I could buy you a pint )?


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News Czechs beat France at Worlds to set up clash with USA in quarter-finals
The Czech Republic beat France at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Belarus on Tuesday evening. The Czechs, who have not been performing well in the tournament, were 3:0 down at the end of the first period but fought back to make it 3:3 and force overtime, in which they won the game 4:3 on penalties. The Czechs finished third in their group and will face the USA in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
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Europe must intensify cooperation in response to terrorism, says Czech PM after Turkey attacks
Tuesday's terrorist attack in Turkey is a fresh reminder of the dangers of terrorism, which cannot be underestimated or forgotten about in the shadow of debates surrounding Brexit, says the Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka. Speaking in Brussels where he is attending EU meetings focused on the UK's decision to quit the bloc, Mr. Sobotka said the European Union needed to intensify cooperation among member states in the battle against terrorism. A suicide and gun attack on Istanbul's airport left at least 36 dead and more than 140 injured.
New bill means large retail outlets must close on state holidays
Large retail outlets in the Czech Republic will have to close on seven state holidays every year after the Chamber of Deputies approved a Senate bill implementing the change. The lower house was voting for the second time on the matter; it had originally voted that big shops be closed only on three state holidays but the Senate insisted that it reconsider its original wording. It must now be signed by the president. The ban – which applies to stores with floor space of 200 m2 or more – has been condemned by the Chamber of Commerce and was rejected by the right-wing parties in the lower house.
Sobotka: No need to accelerate euro adoption over Brexit vote outcome
The Czech Republic does not need to accelerate adoption of the euro because of the UK's decision last week to quit the European Union, prime minister Bohuslav Sobotka said in Brussels on Tuesday. Older EU members have been pushing for increased integration in a 27-member bloc, including closer ties within a currency union. Mr. Sobotka told journalists that nobody would be pressured into anything, adding that it was in Czech interests for contact to be maintained between eurozone states and those that have not adopted the common European currency.
V4 states say EU must emerge stronger from challenges posed by Brexit
The Visegrad Four states issued a joint statement in Brussels on Tuesday expressing deep regret for the UK's decision to leave the European Union and saying that the EU must emerge stronger from the challenges that poses. The Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary said talks on a way forward should focus on protecting the bloc's interests. They also outlined a need to renew credibility in an EU that better reflects the concerns of citizens.
Court ruling allows homosexuals to adopt
Homosexuals in registered partnerships in the Czech Republic have the right to adopt children, according to a ruling issued on Tuesday by the Constitutional Court. The court's justices overturned a provision in the law on registered partnerships barring such adoptions, which they said was discriminatory. The Civic Code only allows married couples to conduct joint adoptions, so only one member of a pair in a registered partnership will be the adoptive parent under the new ruling unless the legislation is changed. There are around 1,800 registered partnerships in the Czech Republic.
Segway operators may sue if Prague centre ban goes ahead
Segway operators in Prague are considering legal action if the city's authorities go ahead with a planned ban on the two-wheeled electric vehicles. A spokesperson for the Segway Association of the Czech Republic, which comprises 25 operators, said it would sue the city for losses incurred. From mid-August Segways should be barred from city centre pavements, cycle paths and pedestrian zones, where they have become a familiar sight in recent years.
Czech arms makers see healthy growth in exports
Czech arms manufacturers increased their exports last year to CZK 15 billion, according to figures released on Tuesday by the head of the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic, Jiří Hynek. In 2014 the industry's exports totalled CZK 11.8 billion. Mr. Hynek attributed the jump to a marked increase in sales to the United States and the European Union. Czech arms makers export 90 percent of their products.
Prague not calling for Juncker to step down as EC chief, says PM Sobotka
The Czech Republic is not demanding the resignation of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, says the country's prime minister, Bohuslav Sobotka. Mr. Sobotka made the comment in Brussels on Tuesday ahead of a meeting of EU leaders to discuss the UK's plans to quit the bloc. On Sunday the Czech minister of foreign affairs, Lubomír Zaorálek, indirectly called for Mr. Juncker to step down over his responsibility for the UK's Brexit vote. But Mr. Sobotka said it was not about one person; rather the European Commission needs to change how it operates as an institution.
New exhibition shows previously unseen Sudek photos of St. Vitus Cathedral
A new exhibition in Prague is set to display previously unseen pictures of St. Vitus Cathedral by the great Czech photographer Josef Sudek. While Sudek's photos of the cathedral taken in the 1920s during construction are well-known, the works on show date from the Nazi occupation of the city. The exhibition In the Shadows of the Cathedral runs from Wednesday until August 30.
Czech and Dutch police arrest 58 after series of drugs raids
Czech and Dutch police have arrested 58 people in connection with the large-scale production and distribution of illegal drugs, police spokespersons in both states announced on Tuesday. Coordinated raids uncovered six laboratories, eight cannabis factories, 32 kilos of synthetic drugs, 54 kilos of marijuana and a host of other illicit materials. Police said they had been monitoring the gang, which was also active in other countries, for three years.


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Valerie South, a women's health nurse practitioner, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Radford University and her Master of Science WHNP degree from MCV-VCU School of Nursing. Mrs. South has practiced women's health care in the Richmond area for more than 25 years and provides care to women across their life spans. In addition to being a nurse practitioner, Mrs. South is also a certified childbirth educator, lactation educator and was a contributing author to a graduate nursing education textbook in providing normal and complicated obstetrical care.
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An oil painting with an estimate of $125,000 - $135,000, and a 16th century French novel are among the highlights of a Feb. 2 and 3 sale at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries.
Pair of Russian enameled silver lidded urns may seal up $12K in Fla. sale
Original works of art by noted artists such as Jean Dufy, Antoine Blanchard and Avinash Chandra will be part of a fine artwork and decorative arts auction slated for Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, by Elite Decorative Arts,
Diverse art mediums showcased at Jan. 13 Kaminski Auctions sale
Sculpture is strongly represented with a large bronze work by David Aronson estimated at $18,000-$25,000 and a carved elm and polychrome work from 1967, titled "Red Stockings" by David Hostetler estimated at $9000-$12,000 and an unusually large Curtis Jere mixed metals tree with bird and nest, from the late 1960's valued at $600-$1000.
Magnificant array of antiques set for sale Jan. 12 by Elite Decorative Arts
A gorgeous Tiffany Studios Spanish bronze desk clock, made circa 1910 and showing a gold tone face with black enamel numerals and notches, carries a surprisingly modest pre-sale estimate of $1,000-$1,500. Another Tiffany & Co. Spanish clock sold at Tiffany's in New York in 2007 for $8,400.
Cache of Spicuzza oils offered in inaugural Milwaukee art and antique auction
Chicago-based Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will hold its summer auction July 26, 2012 at the firm's newly opened office at 414 East Mason St., MIlwaukee. Hindman is thrilled to present a selection of nearly a dozen paintings from Francesco Spicuzza (American, 1883-1962), one of Wisconsin's most prolific artists. He is best remembered for his beach...
Chiparus sculpture brings $24,000, Pa. painted blanket chest brings $1,200
A Chiparus sculpture titled "Vested Dancer" sold for $24,000 during a May 19-20 fine art auction. Other highlights of the sale included a 45-inch Chinese signed and jeweled ivory tusk at $6,000, a Pennsylvania painted blanket chest, made circa 1800, sold for $1,200 and a pair of lady's Victorian 18K and enamel buckle-form bracelets...
Brush pot earns $17,500 at Asian art, antiques auction
With 500-plus lots of Asian arts and antiques examples, Bonhams Nov. 15 auction of Asian Decorative Arts in San Francisco earns more than $1.1 million. One of the many surprises included a late 18th/early 19th century brush pot that sold for $17,500 against a pre-sale estimate of $1,000 to $1,500.
500-year-old polychrome carved figure could bring $20,000 in online antiques auction
Litchfield County Auctions announces their Autumn Modernism, Asian Arts & European Antiques Auction will include a special collection of Asian ceramics, artwork and objects. Additionally, there are Modern works of art and design, together with traditional English and Continental furniture and decorations. The auction will be running online Sept. 28-Oct. 12 at igavelauctions.com.
Bidders ignore $3,000 estimate and pay $54,050 for George III Irish mahogany drop-leaf table
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Weschler's May 14, 2011 auction of European & American Furniture and Decorations including Asian Works of Art ended the season on a high note with a full house of bidders in their Washington, D.C. gallery; the total auction take was more than $700,000, with 85 percent selling by lot.
Springsteen memorabilia mingles with antique clocks and fine art at multi-estate auction
>This article was originally published in Antique Trader >>Get it delivered for just a $1 an issue! This oil on canvas Paris street scene painting by Maurice Utrillo could bring $80,000-$100,000. More News & Articles Yellin hanging light brings $6,250 Lucian Freud's realism fascinates high-end collectors Browse Decorative Arts value and identification guides ...


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Valve have been very quiet about any future Half Life titles, with Half Life 2: Episode 3 eventually coming out or possibly skipping it and going directly to Half Life 3. But, Valve Software's Doug Lambardi has said that the team at Valve are not done with the Half Life world or Gordon Freeman.
You will ever see it, yes. We are not done with Gordon Freeman's adventures. I have nothing other than that to tell you today, but hang in there with us.
There we have it, confirmation from Valve that there is something to look forward to with the Half Life series - when we get it will be the biggest question. I personally think Valve are working on Source 2.0 and will unveil this with Half Life 3.


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Upstart Privacy Policy
Upstart Network, Inc. and its affiliates, and, if applicable, Upstart Network Trust (collectively, "Upstart", "we", "us", "our") are committed to your privacy and security online. This policy describes the ways we collect, use, share and protect your personal information in connection with your use of www.upstart.com and any of its subdomains (the "Site") and the products and services offered on the Site by Upstart Network Inc. and its affiliates ("UNI"), Upstart Network Trust and other third parties that UNI has partnered with. Information is collected on the Site by Upstart Network, Inc. in its capacity (i) as servicer and administrator to Upstart Network Trust and certain other third party loan purchasers on whose behalf it is acting, and (ii) as an agent of Cross River Bank for whom we act as marketer and servicer of the loan program. You accept this Privacy Policy when you register on the Site.
What Information we collect
The types of personal information we collect depends on the products and services you use. It may include:
- Your contact information such as your name, address, phone, and email
- Information that we use to verify your identity, make decisions about your loan application, or manage risk such as your date of birth, social security number, your credit history, your credit scores, and your payment history
- Information about your education, such as your degree, SAT scores, your college, your major(s), and your grades including your college transcript, and your personal interests
- Information so we can process your payments such as your bank account numbers
- Information about your income and/or assets, including your employment, employment offers, tax returns, W-2, brokerage statements, and pay stubs
- Information about you when you visit the Site, including information submitted by you or our other customers when interacting with the Site's features and using its online communication features
In addition, when you visit the Site or use the products and services available on the Site we automatically collect certain information from your computer, mobile phone or other access device. Log file information is automatically reported by your browser or mobile device each time you access the Site. When you use the Site, our servers automatically record certain log file information. These server logs may include anonymous information such as your web request, Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, referring / exit pages and URLs, number of clicks and how you interact with links on the Site, domain names, landing pages, pages viewed, and other such information. When you use the Site, we may also employ clear gifs (also known as web beacons) which are used to anonymously track the online usage patterns of our users. In addition, we may also use clear gifs in HTML-based emails sent to our users to track which emails are opened and which links are clicked by recipients. The information allows for more accurate reporting and improvement of the Site.
Third-party advertisers may use cookies on the Site for the purposes of targeted behavioral advertising. Although you may not opt out of receiving online advertisements generally, you may control the collection of data by third party advertisers on our Site used for targeted advertising during your visits to other websites. To opt-out of this data collection for targeted advertising on other sites, visit the Network Advertising Initiative.
Information we receive from third parties
We may receive information about you from third parties. For example, if you access the Site through a third-party connection or log-in, such as LinkedIn or a referral partner, or otherwise link an account to the Site, that third party may pass certain information about you and your use of its service to us. This information could include the user ID associated with your account (for example, your LinkedIn UID), an access token necessary to access that service, any information that you have permitted the third party to share with us, and any information you have made public in connection with that service. You should always review and, if necessary, adjust your privacy settings on third-party websites and services before linking them to the Site. You may also unlink your third party account from the Site by adjusting your settings on the third party service. If you unlink your third party account, we will remove the information collected about you in connection with that service.
How we collect information
We collect information about you:
- From you when you register on the Site, use the Site, apply for a loan or to be a investor, and from your transactions, including your security purchases, repayments, account funding and withdrawals, and your communications with us;
- From third parties such as credit bureaus, identity verification services and other public records or websites; and
- From third parties who are participating in the Referral Program (see below)
Why we collect information
We collect this information from you in order to:
- provide you and other customers with access to the products and services offered through the Site,
- provide notices and other information to you about, or in connection with, these products and services,
- provide customer support,
- protect against fraud, fulfill legal requirements and enforce our agreements, and
- improve our services and your experience
What information we share on the Site, with other Upstart users and investors
If you submit a loan listing, it will automatically be allocated to one of two investment channels based on a random allocation methodology determined by us:
- The first allows investors on the Upstart site to purchase loans through Upstart Network Trust. We share some of your information with investors. This is limited to your loan terms, repayment history and loan status, information about your most recent degree, current income, what you intended to use your loan proceeds for, and your credit score within a 10 point range.
- The second allows investors to purchase 100% of your loan directly from us. We provide information about you included in your application, including personally identifiable, financial, and credit information, and your loan terms to these investors in advance of their purchase of your loan. As the servicer of your loan we will also share information we obtain in servicing your loan, including about your repayments, to these investors, who become the creditor, or any subsequent purchaser of your loan.
If you have an income share agreement, we will share your name and information about your repayment history with investors in your income share agreement.
Referral Program
Our users can refer friends to the Site by completing a simple form to generate an email invitation. In this case, the email invitations do not track back to any particular loan listing, and the sender will not know whether you are a borrower, investor or simply a registered user. This information is stored for the sole purpose of sending emails to such referred customers and tracking the success of our referral program. In the case where a bonus is offered to a user in return for the referral we will only retain the information about the referred parties to properly credit the account of the user initiating the referral. The information is not used for any other purpose.
What information we share with third parties
All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. We may share your personal information with:
- Trustees overseeing Upstart Network Trust, including Bankers Trust Company, not in its individual capacity but solely as indenture trustee and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB d/b/a Christiana Trust not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee.
- if you apply for a loan, the creditor, currently Cross River Bank, who originates all the loans on the Site and any investor who purchase 100% of your loan (but not an investor in Upstart Network Trust).
- Service providers who help with parts of our business operations such as fraud prevention, bill collection, marketing and technology services, and financial institutions that we partner with to offer a product and/or support our servicing activities. Our contracts dictate that these third parties only use your information in connection with the services they perform for us and not for their own benefit.
- Credit bureaus to report account information, as permitted by law.
- Companies that we plan to merge with or be acquired by, or companies we plan to sell, divest or transfer all or a portion of our products and/or services to, including any back-up service provider or back-up administrator we or Upstart Network Trust engage in the event we stop operating.
- Law enforcement, government officials, or other third parties when (1) we are compelled to do so by a subpoena, court order or similar legal procedure, (2) we need to do so to comply with law, or (3) if we believe in good faith that the disclosure of your personal information is necessary to prevent physical harm or financial loss or to report suspected illegal activity.
- Other third parties but only if you consent or direct us to do so.
Upstart will not sell or rent any of your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes and only shares your personal information with third parties as described above.
Information that has been made anonymous so that it does not identify a specific user is not considered personal information. Federal and state laws allow you to restrict the sharing of your personal information in certain instances such as sharing your information so that third parties can market to you. However, because we will not share your information in these instances, there is no need for you to opt-out from the information we share.
How we protect your information and use cookies
We protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use by maintaining physical, electronic and procedural safeguards in compliance with applicable law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. We authorize our employees to get your information only when they need it to do their work, and we require companies that work for us to protect your information.
When you access the Site or content or use the products or services available through the Site, we (or companies we work with) may place small data files called cookies or pixel tags on your computer or other device. We use these technologies to recognize you as a customer; customize our services, content and advertising; collect information about your computer or other access device to mitigate risk and help prevent fraud. You are free to decline our cookies if your browser or browser add-on permits, but doing so may interfere with your use of the Site. The help legal section of most browsers or browser add-ons provides instructions on blocking, deleting or disabling cookies. We do not transmit any personal or sensitive information to advertising partners. However, certain partners may collect incoming IP addresses in connection with your visits to our Site, for example, to avoid double counting the number of new members who joined as a result of an advertising campaign.
In the event that any of your information that we control is compromised as a result of a breach of security, we will take reasonable steps to investigate the situation and, where appropriate, notify you and take other steps in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Upon termination or deactivation of your Upstart account on the Site, we may retain your profile information and user content and information for backup, archival, or audit purposes.
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We are not responsible for the practices employed by websites or services linked to or from the Site, including any information or content they contain. Please remember that when you use a link to go from the Site to another website, our Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. Your browsing and interaction on any third-party website or service, including those that have a link or advertisement on the Site, are subject to that third party's own rules and policies. In addition, you agree that we are not responsible and we do not control over any third-parties that you authorize to access your user content. If you are using a third-party website or service (like LinkedIn) and you allow such a third-party access to your user content, you do so at your own risk.
How you can access or change your personal information
You can review and edit some of your personal information at any time by logging into our website.
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We do not knowingly collect or solicit any information from anyone under the age of 13 or knowingly allow such persons to register as users. The Site and its content are not directed at children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from a child under 13, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We may amend this policy from time to time to reflect the changes in our business and practices, and so you should review this page periodically. The revised version will be effective at the time we post it. If we make a material change we will notify you of the changes by posting a Policy Update and update the 'last modified' date at the bottom of this page.
How you can contact us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, you should contact us by emailing us at email@example.com, by calling us at (650) 204-1000 during our operating hours 9:00 AM PST to 5:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday, or by writing to us via regular mail at Upstart Network, Inc., P.O. Box 1503, San Carlos, CA 94070.
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ATK/AT-SPI SIG Reference: Tests and Test Suites
This page is a central repository for tests of the ATK/AT-SPI. Tests will be added as they become available. Please add any tests which are not listed here to this page. Tests are organized as follows: Interface Tests, Object Tests, Attribute Tests, Regression Tests and Uncategorized Tests.
Note: You must be logged-in as a registered user in order to edit this page. Please use the "Summary" edit field to notate precisely what changes you effected.
Interface Tests
Object Tests
Attribute Tests
Regression Tests
The Orca project [2] has a number of automated tests that the team uses regularly. The basic idea is that the tests play keystrokes while a specific application is running (e.g., gtk-demo, gedit, Firefox, OpenOffice, etc.) and compare the information Orca is presenting via speech and braille with expected output. An example test with assertions [3] is located at:
- http://svn.gnome.org/svn/orca/trunk/test/keystrokes/gtk-demo/role_check_box.py [3]
Uncategorized Tests
- ATK Tests (in version control) [5]
- Test Coverage of LSB Interfaces [6]
- LSB Normal Tests [7]
- GTK/ATK Problems in Linux Components (Linux Verification Center) [8]
- The T2C (Template-to-C) framework [9]


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OK so you are going to love this.
We didn't send out Save the Date's when we got hitched…it was just another unnecessary job to us, but hell, if we'd known this amazing Save the Date idea was a possibility the outcome might have been slightly different! Wouldn't this also be a fabulous idea for your invitations or thank you's? Not only is sending everyone videos instead of a generic card a lot more fun, inventive and..well..rock n roll, but this particular Save the Date laughs in the face of the usual 'oooh look at us so in love, look at us holding hands' blegh – it's all about the Bride to be and her dress! Not to mention the fact that the shoot makes her look like an actual rock star…I just LOVE it!
Sharrone, you guys rocked this! Thanks so much for the share
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We brought our kids to see "Earth to Echo" with very low expectations. We were pleasantly surprised to discover what may well be one of the first kid-friendly "found footage" sci-fi films.
"Earth to Echo" is about three friends who are about to move. There's Munch (Reese Hartwig), the bumbling nerd; Tuck (Brian Bradley), the leader of the group, and Alex (Teo Halm), the orphan loner. Narrated by Tuck, there is a sense of a magical moment, that things will never be the same again; what's different is that our protagonists have enough wisdom to know that they should be enjoying it while they can.
They are given an opportunity to have one last adventure together when a mysterious crashed object causes everyone's cell phones to go nuts. As it turns out, the object is an owl-like alien robot they nickname Echo, whose appearance evokes Bubo from the original "Clash of the Titans." The cell phone gibberish is actually a series of maps, and the three fast friends set off on a series of quests to help assemble Echo's spaceship so he can return home. All along the way they are pursued by nefarious government agents and other well-meaning adults who just don't get it.
"Earth to Echo" follows "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial" to a "T": kids work together to save an alien while hiding it from adults, the obligatory coming of age moment when a crush (Ella Wahlestedt) gets involved, and the loss of innocence that comes with knowing you will never see some people again. "Earth to Echo" does a surprisingly good job capturing the spirit that J.J. Abrams tried so hard to recreate with "Super 8." But where "Super 8" felt artificial, "Earth to Echo" isn't afraid to make its characters cry, separate them, intimidate them, and make them earn their emotional stripes. "Earth to Echo" is surprisingly heartwarming despite its frequent use of the found footage genre.
If anything, the triumph of a film like this is that it proves kids of today are no different than kids in the seventies. And that's a message that withstands camera phones, social media, and the test of time.
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WWE is circulating a statement that reads the creative team now reports to Triple H. While I'm sure this is the case, Vince McMahon took back the reigns as the head of creative back in October.
At the time, WWE wanted to keep the fact that Stephanie McMahon was no longer running creative out of the public eye because they didn't want to paint her in a negative light. Stephanie was receptive of stepping down as head of creative as the job was stressful, time consuming and resulted in her having to shoulder a tremendous amount of blame.
You can read our original article from October 28, 2013 at this link. You can read details on Stephanie's promotion at this link.


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Academic Faculty / Overload PTR Form Guidelines
PTR – Academic Faculty
· Data Field Definition
· Overload Faculty Salary Rate
· Summer Faculty Pay Rate
· Faculty Hiring Guidelines
NAE Demographic Information: Complete all data fields
· Obtain demographic information from employment application such as name and address.
· Complete campus address, phone number and email at time of form completion, if known. If off campus please indicate location.
· Subsequent PTRs can include just name and Datatel Number in demographic fields
Position Information: Choose the appropriate information for the type of transaction (only one per PTR). Choose one:
New Appointment Overload Summer Teaching
Incentive Pay Temporary
· Position Title - Check appropriate rank as stated on approved PCR, PTR or Job Description
· Department Name –full name or acronym
· Payroll Start Date-for academic faculty it is the first day in the month in which the person will get paid (start date is first day of actual work assignment).
® HR will establish an official start date for I-9 purposes
· Stop Date - Department will determine stop date (should be last day of employment in the month of academic assignment;
® The position will generally be ongoing until time of termination.
· Position Type Code - Permanent Full Time-PEFT; Temporary Full Time-TEFT; Permanent Part Time-PPTM; Temporary Part Time-TPTM.
· FTE Status- Class load will determine %;
® A full 12 hour teaching load = 1 FTE (i.e. one class=25%, two classes=50 %)
· Job Classification - AF (Academic Faculty)
· Base Annual Salary: Academic year (fall and spring semester) approved salary;
® Salary is typically 9 month contract salary amount divided by 10 pays.
® One semester would be 5 pays.
· Comments: Reason PTR is submitted, action to be taken;
Faculty PTR Data Field Hiring Guidelines
Full and Part Time Faculty Employees
Full and part-time regular faculty positions are covered by the University's hiring policy. When a unit has a position vacancy, the department head must initiate:
· A Position Control Requisition (PCR) and a job description.
· Receive the necessary administrative approval culminating in the President's authorization to hire into the vacant position.
· A search and screening committee, with a designated chairperson, will facilitate the recruitment, applicant screening, interviewing process and recommendation.
· The committee should reflect the diversity of the university workforce to the extent possible.
The recruitment and selection process:
· Department submits the completed Position Control Requisition Form (PCR)
· Completed Job Description Form which includes Exemption Form Overtime Requirements Checklist for approval on a new position or an existing position vacancy.
Note: These forms provide the information to classify a position and establish appropriate salary grade.
The PCR and Job Description forms are forwarded through:
· Vice President (department);
· Human Resources and affirmative action review;
· HR forward documents to the Budget Office for review of budgeted fund availability (special grant money goes through Grant Accounting);
· Budget forwards the documents to the President's Office for signature;
· President approves, forwards to HR;
· HR contact departments and the recruitment and selection process can officially begin.
Job Advertisement
The department is notified by HR of the approved paperwork and the next decision point is how to advertise the job opening. This initiates the recruitment process:
· The department completes the Job Advertisement Form; and,
· Submits it to Human Resources.
On the Job Advertisement Form, the hiring departmental authority indicates:
· Internal only:
® posted a minimum of 7 business days; or,
® posting will run until position close date or until filled;
· Externally advertise:
® the department must identify the newspaper(s) or publication(s) to advertise in;
® dates to advertise;
® position can be advertised as being open until filled or with a defined application deadline no shorter than 7 business days.
® position salary or wage information can be specified if desired by the department.
® The cost of advertising is charged back to the appropriate department.
· The position is posted and advertised based on the department's request.
NOTE: All job vacancies are posted internally on the University Human Resource Services Bulletin Board for a minimum period of seven business days and the Lincoln University website on the HR webpage.
The University encourages career progression within the University and supports preparing employees for job advancement; therefore, employees that meet minimum qualifications are given consideration for position openings.
When a vacancy occurs, current employees should notify the Human Resource Office of their interest and submit all documents as requested in the advertisement.
Employment Application and Support Documentation
All employment applications and support documentation should be forwarded to in the Human Resource Services Office:
· Applications are logged and filed
· Authorized departmental representatives authorized to pick up applications throughout the selection process
· Required to sign a log-tracking sheet.
· Only applications received during a position's recruitment period will be considered for hire.
Applicant interested in applying for a position must submit:
· Lincoln University Application for Employment
· Cover Letter (if applicable)
· Resume (if applicable)
· Official academic transcripts (if applicable)
· Three letters of general reference
Screening and Selection Process
Lincoln University search and screening committees are established based on the positions:
· Executive
· Administrative Staff
· Academic Faculty
· Professional Staff
· Administrative Office Support
· Technical, Skilled Crafts
· Service and Maintenance Staff
The search and screening committee's objective is to ensure that Lincoln University hires the best available candidate for each job without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, and age or disability condition. In fulfilling the responsibilities of recruitment, efforts are to be made to actively seek out and identify qualified women and minorities and applicants with handicapping conditions, informing them of vacancies and encouraging them to apply for available positions.
Search and Screen Committee:
The hiring authority (director, department head, and dean) will:
· Submit a list of recommended search and screening committee members on the Position Control Requisition (PCR) for approval as part of the requisition process.
· The committee may have at least five (5) members.
· The affirmative action officer will serve as an ex-officio member on all search and screening committees.
· The departmental hiring authority notifies the members of their selection, and explains the committee's duties and responsibilities.
· The committee should be race and gender balanced (in so far as possible).
· Committee members should be knowledgeable about the duties, responsibilities, and qualification requirements of the position.
· The committee should include persons from the following categories: administration, faculty, staff and students (where appropriate). Some departments currently have departmental recruitment committees established and functioning in this capacity.
· The committee will elect a chairperson (if one has not been designated by the hiring authority).
· The committee is responsible for developing formal and consistent criteria for evaluating each applicant's credentials in relation to the specific qualifications and job responsibilities included in the vacancy announcement/job description.
Hiring Process
The search and screening committee will meet and do the following:
· Compile a list of all candidates in the applicant pool;
· Acknowledge receipt of each candidate's application/resume and send an AA/EEO card (available in the Affirmative Action Office) to each candidate;
· Identify if candidates have materials missing from the applicant file (e.g., letters of reference, official transcripts, official application form, etc.);
· Review applications and select semi-finalists;
· Send letters of notification to applicants not selected as semi-finalists;
· Call semi-finalists for initial screening interview, if deemed necessary;
· Check references (e.g., persons who wrote letters, prior employers, and peers);
· Make written recommendation(s) to the hiring authority which may include but not be limited to the following:
® recommend finalists to be interviewed;
® recommend changes in the specifications or salary and begin a new search;
® recommend an extension of the search to attract additional candidates;
· Detailed notes of interviews must include dates of interviews, considerations and deliberations leading to the final selection of a candidate, and other relevant information. A weighted ranking sheet is encouraged to be utilized.
· After all finalists have been interviewed,
® Make recommendation (three to five unranked or ranked, if possible) to the department head.
Note: Recommendation may indicate the committee's preference for a particular candidate or candidates.
Hiring Authorization
The department's director, department head, or dean):
· May meet with the committee members or chair, to discuss final candidates
· May ask committee members specific questions about the candidates;
· Contact the finalist and make the initial proposed job offer and confirm the terms of employment.
· If the successful candidate does not accept, the department head may offer the position to one of the other finalists;
· Notify all applicants not selected, informing those candidates that the position has been filled.
Finalizing Employment Offer:
After the final selection recommendation, the department head will:
· Submit the following hiring package to the Department Head for approval
® Personnel Transaction Report Form (PTR): The PTR Form can be completed online through the HR webpage on the LU website as long as it is printed on the proper 3 part carbon paper; or the department can utilize the type set 3 parts carbon PTR form and manually type the employee information.
® Summary of Employee Selection Process Part A-Applicant Listing: consist of all applicants who applied for the position and those applicants considered for interview.
® Summary of Employee Selection Process Part B-Interview: consist of applicants interviewed and the preferred candidate chosen for recommendation.
® All applications and related documents for affirmative action review and record maintenance.
® Forward recommendation to Human Resources for completion and affirmative action review;
® HR forward documents to the Budget Office for review of budgeted funds availability (special grant money goes through Grant Accounting);
® Budget forwards the documents to the President's Office for signature;
® President approves, forwards to HR;
® HR contacts the departments of the approved paperwork.
Activating Employment
The Human Resources Office is responsible for establishing the employment start date on new employees. If the actual start date is different than the PTR preferred date, the department will be notified by HR of the actual date. All regular staff should have a start date of either: the first working day of the month or the 15th of the month.
Human Resources will:
· Contact all new hires; the prospective employee is called by telephone, if that isn't possible, a letter or email will be sent.
· Academic faculty start date is the first day in the month in which the person will get paid (start date is first day of actual work assignment).
· HR documents the start date, on the PTR form and notifies the department via email.
· All new employees must report immediately to Human Resources on the first day of employment
Note: The new employment is in a pending employment status until the new employee reports to HR on the designated first day of employment.
The employee reports to HR on the designated first day of employment:
· The prospective employee completes the I-9 work authorization form
· HR staff e-verify work eligibility
· Employee completes tax forms
· Employee receives benefits orientation and employee handbook
· New employee reports to respective department
Overload Faculty Salary Rate
Overload Pay-Should be calculated on number of credit hours taught at the established pay rate per hour.
Pay Per Credit Hour
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Summer pay is a separate calculations for each month (June and July);
Calculations for Summer Faculty pay when student enrollment level is a full class:
· Graduate Class = 5
· Upper Class = 10
· Lower Class = 15
June and July: 8 week session of both -Base salary divided by 9 x (credit hour %) for each credit hour class x 2.
· 1 credit hour=.111,
· 2 credit hour=.222,
· 3 credit hour=.333,
· 6 credit hour=.667,
· 9 credit hour=1.0
Example: If a faculty member had a base salary of $50,000, and was teaching 6 credit hours for an 8 week session. Formula application would be:
$50,000/9= $5555. X .667=$3,705 X 2 (June and July) = $7411.
June and July: 4 week session only -Base salary divided by 9 x (credit hour %) for each credit hour class:
· 3 credit hour=.667,
· 6 credit hour=1.33,
· 9 credit hour=2.00
Example: If a faculty member had a base salary of $50,000, and was teaching 6 credit hours for a 4 week session. Formula application would be $50,000/9= $5555 X 1.33=$7388
Calculations for Summer Faculty pay when student enrollment levels are not considered a full class:
If student enrollment does not meet the level to be a full class, but the Department Head in conjunction with the Dean decides that the class should be taught - a faculty member may agree to teach the class at a tuition only rate.
The tuition-only rate shall be defined as the total number of credit hours generated in the class on the deadline date for adding classes multiplied by the appropriate graduate or undergraduate in-state tuition rate and shall not be reduced by any fringe benefit cost.
The amount of pay for tuition only cannot exceed the normal rate of summer pay.


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Although the truth is often plain to see, investors don't believe what they see.
I think 2014 will be a year when reversion to the mean hits the market and we see at least a 20% sell-off.
The Sell In May Vigilantes caught up with Mr. Market soon enough, putting a nail in the market on May 22.
S&P's chief investment strategist Sam Stovall crunches the numbers.


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This 12" x 12" hardback book contains reproductions of 34 of David Underwood's composite photographs made between 2004 and 2010. This is a small sample of the works Underwood made during this period by stapling stainless steel staples through silver gelatin component photographs and color component photographs to make these unique assemblages. A couple of the artworks also include component cyanotypes.
Of the artworks represented, 27 are squares, and 7 are made in a 'golden mean rectangle' format. All works contain color and B&W original photographs shot by the artist on various film formats.
I make composite photographs using a variety of my own color and silver gelatin photographic prints that I have shot over a period of 25+ years, in a variety of locations. I'm still using film and have not yet done any original digital photo capture. I also make alternative process prints and composites with methods such as liquid light and cyanotype. My work is about the various possibilities and choices that photography itself offers.
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Garrett Clegg will be entering only his third season as the Husky assistant coach in 2010-11 and he has already left an indelible mark on the Husky golf program.
During his two years, Washington has won back-to-back Pac-10 Conference Championships -- the first time UW has ever won consecutive league titles. The team has also finished fifth twice at the NCAA Championships during his two years.
He has helped mentor All-Americans Nick Taylor, Richard Lee, Darren Wallace and Chris Williams and has coached many of the those guys to some of their best rounds while walking with them on the course.
Clegg was recognized for his excellence in coaching during the 2010 season when he was named one of five finalists for the Jan Strickland Award presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf as selected by the GCAA. The Strickland Award is presented to the NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA or NJCAA assistant coach that, among other things, has excelled in working with their student-athletes both on the course and in the classroom.
Besides his assistant coaching duties, Clegg will caddy for Nick Taylor in several summer of 2010 events, including the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship from June 24-27.
Clegg, a native of Bountiful, Utah, is a former professional and collegiate golfer who was a member of the 2002 NCAA champion University of Minnesota squad. Clegg also competed at the University of Utah.
Clegg is involved in all areas of the program including coaching, recruiting, fund-raising and tournament operations with a special emphasis on administrative duties.
"Garrett brings a wide range of golf experience that includes championship success in college and a diverse professional background. He is able to bring that experience to our guys and help guide, mentor and prepare them for more success in their futures," said UW Head Coach Matt Thurmond.
Clegg played collegiate golf at Minnesota for two years where he was a part of the 2002 NCAA championship team before transferring to Utah for his final two seasons. A 2004 graduate of Utah, Clegg was a two-time All-Mountain West Conference selection and placed third in the conference championships in 2003. During his career with the Utes, he won the 2003 Nevada Wolfpack Invitational and the 2003 UC Riverside Invitational.
Clegg played in the 2003 U.S. Amateur and advanced to the second round of the 2002 U.S. Public Links tournament. As a professional, he played the 2007 season in the Nationwide Tour after finishing fifth in the second stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School. In 2005, Clegg finished third at the Utah Open. Clegg and his wife Rachael have two daughters, Grace (4) and Sophie (2) and newly born son Brady.


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Before Barack Obama was elected, the village of Arroyo Seco (just north of Taos) in New Mexico was celebrating independence with a unique 4th of July Parade. But in 2008, everyone "upped the ante" and the parade included more political floats, in the hope that Obama would be elected.
In 2009 I reissued this book to celebrate Obama's presidency and the regime change we all hoped was underway.
This is a reissue of the 2009 edition with a twist: a postscript added in 2010 that questions just how far we've actually come.
This book is a "gem" just like Arroyo Seco. And because of its focus on Obama (in the floats and the shining faces), it's a moment you won't soon forget.
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Kingdom deplores Israel's "barbaric" assault on Gaza
July 23, 2014
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Abdulwahab Sheikh, addressed a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council, which was convened in Geneva today to discuss the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. During his remarks, Ambassador Sheikh stated that the Kingdom condemns and deplores in the strongest terms the barbaric military campaign being carried out by the Israeli occupation army. The current assault, along with past crimes, violates the fundamental rights of Palestinian men, women and children to live freely without occupation, siege, or bloodshed, he said. Therefore, the Ambassador called for a meeting to be convened to take steps to ensure the application of the Fourth Geneva Convention in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Al-Quds [Jerusalem].
In addition, Ambassador Sheikh confirmed that the Saudi delegation supports efforts towards Palestinian national reconciliation and welcomes Egypt's ceasefire initiative, which has received backing from the Arab League.


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Written by Howard Gordon
Directed by Rob Bowman
The series is taking on a fresh bit of momentum, which is particularly remarkable considering that, at it's core, this is little more than another Howard Gordon supernatural revenge story, which even at this point in the series is starting to seem a little, ahem, tired. Indeed, the idea of building a superior soldier was already mentioned in last year's Eve, and will get done to death in the series final seasons. But what gives this story depth in a way that many of Gordon's scripts lack is that this revenge story is about something--- Vietnam, the wound on America's soul that is no closer to healing even twenty years later. Making the men that are being tracked down victims as well as dangerous is one thing, but the killer himself, is a very sympathetic one. 'Preacher' Cole is one of the more empathetic villains we've met so far on the series (a haunting performance by Tony Todd helps immensely) and it's clear that he's doing this not so much out of a need for vengeance, but out of a personal pain. Gordon does such an effective job, especially at the end of the story, of making Cole ultimately a man whose quest isn't as much for revenge as it is for peace--- as it witnessed by his final words.
If it were just for the basic plotline of the story, Sleepless would be an effective episode. What makes it more notable is how important is as far as introductions go. This is the episode, after all, which introduced us to Alex Krycek (aka Ratboy). His character would be so contorted by the machinations of the writers over the years that he was ont he show that it's particularly unsettling just to see him when he introduces himself to Mulder, fresh-faced, overly friendly, and wearing a suit that looks like it's at least a size too big for him. Considering how bristly and unpleasant his character would become as the years rolled on, it's also rather amazing to see just how sympathetic he is at first, and how utterly outraged he is when Mulder attempts to ditch him when he begins his investigation. It's also rather refreshing considering how many times over the series that Scully will be ditched by her partner, and do nothing but bristle. Indeed, when he kills Cole at the episodes climax, we have no problem believing that it was just one last demonstration of Cole's mental manipulations rather than the possibility that it might be something deeper. Indeed, one of the few flaws of the episode is that it shows it's hand a little too soon revealing Krycek to be yet another player in the mythos. It might have been more effective to not reveal it until a time when it could have had more impact (and a golden opportunity would've come just two episodes later.)
On the other hand, the shows puts a better foot forward when it introduces the next bit of continuity. The information on the case is literally left on Mulder's doorstep, and that brings forth a series of events that finally puts him face to face with his next major source, X. (How exactly we are supposed to identify him as such is a question the series never answers, considering that he is never identifies at any point in the series run, and the show's only literature ID's him alternatively as Mr. X and X. I've chosen the latter, simply because it's used more often.) X seems to be far icier than he did earlier, and he makes it clear early in their relationship that this is not a path that he would've chosen voluntarily. He seems to have been a colleague of Deep Throat, but his warnings are more direct, especially considering how determined he is not to duplicate that man's fate.
Scully's role, by comparison, seems far more limited. She doesn't even seem to leave her lab during this episode, but it's clear even by this point, that closing down the X-Files has done nothing to keep them separated. If anything, their bond seems to be deepening. What makes this seem even more remarkable is that we're barely into the series second year, and already our heroes are looking back on their time together as simpler and more fun. It's certainly true that after this episodes things are going to get a lot more personal for both agents, but it's interesting that even by now, the two of them are considering the 'good old days'.
Then again, considering what we witness in the episodes final scene, they have every reason to be worried. For the first time, we see the Smoking Man meeting with someone outside the corridors of the FBI, and it's clear that he has not taken being tossed from Skinner's office in the premier as any sign that he's outside their purview. And his deliberation that "every problem has a solution' when it comes to Scully is one of the most chilling things he will ever say. It's a dark and crisp end to what has already been a superb episode.


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The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will welcome Tony-nominated vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway to the stage at Orchestra Hall, where she and the symphony will bring the American Songbook to life. With Bob Bernhardt conducting and Ted Rosenthal on piano, the "Gershwin and the American Songbook" performance includes such classics as Rhapsody in Blue, Moon River and more. This DSO Pops Series performance takes place on Friday, Jan. 13 at 10:45 a.m.; Saturday, Jan. 14at 8 p.m. andSunday, Jan. 15 at 3 p.m.
Ann Hampton Callaway is an insatiable creative spirit. As a champion of the great American Songbook, she has made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. A born entertainer, her unique singing style blends jazz and traditional pop, making her a mainstay in concert halls, theaters and jazz clubs as well as in the recording studio, on television, and in film. She is best known for her Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical "Swing!" and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series, "The Nanny." Callaway is a Platinum Award winning writer whose songs are featured on five of Barbra Streisand's recent CD's. The only composer to have collaborated with Cole Porter, she has also written songs with Carole King, Rolf Lovland and Barbara Carroll. In February, Callaway will release her most powerful recording to date called, "At Last" on Telarc Records.
Conductor Bob Bernhardt brings a unique combination of infectious enthusiasm, a style of ease and a depth of musicianship to the podium. Equally at home with symphonic masterworks, opera and popular music in a variety of genres, Bernhardt's conducting activity reflects his versatility and broad musical taste. He is Music Director Emeritus of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, having recently completed a 19-year tenure as Music Director. Bernhardt is also Principal Pops Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra where he celebrates his 30-year association with that orchestra during the 2011-12 season. He has previously served as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic, Music Director and Conductor of the Tucson Symphony, and Principal Guest Conductor of Kentucky Opera.
Ted Rosenthal has performed worldwide as a soloist, leader and sideman with many jazz greats, including Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, Bob Brookmeyer, James Moody and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Winner of the 1988 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, Rosenthal has released 12 CDs as a leader; his latest, "Impromptu," features jazz reimaginings of classical themes. His solo album, "The 3 B's," received four stars from DownBeat magazine. He has also been a featured soloist with orchestras including the Detroit and Fort Worth Symphonies, and the Boston Pops. Rosenthal is Artistic Director of Jazz at Dicapo, a faculty member at Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School, and a published author. A recipient of three NEA grants, Rosenthal composes jazz tunes and large-scale works, including music for Uptown for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Tickets to Gershwin and the American Songbook begin at $19 and may be purchased at the Max M. Fisher Music Center box office (3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit); by calling (313) 576-5111; or online at www.dso.org. Detroit residents may reserve a ticket for $20 each in any section, excluding the box level, within two weeks of the performance. A valid photo ID with a Detroit address is required. Military personnel who returned home this year may receive up to two free tickets to all Orchestra Hall Classical and Jazz concerts. Seating is subject to availability and excludes box level. Limit two tickets per performance. Tickets must be reserved within two weeks of the performance. Must show valid deployment orders upon ticket retrieval. For group discount information (10 people or more), please contact Chuck Dyer at (313) 576-5130 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Gershwin and the American Songbook
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
in Orchestra Hall
Bob Bernhardt, conductor
Ann Hampton Callaway, vocals
Ted Rosenthal, piano
Fri., Jan. 13 at 10:45 a.m.; Sat., Jan. 14 at 8 p.m.; and Sun., Jan. 15 at 3 p.m.
GEORGE GERSHWIN Strike Up the Band
GEORGE GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN Lady Be Good
STYNE, KAHN, GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN A Beautiful Friendship/Love Walked In
GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN Embraceable You
GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN The Man I Love
MANCINI Moon River
ARLEN & KOEHLER Let's Fall in Love
RODGERS & HART With a Song in my Heart
ELLINGTON & KURTZ In a Sentimental Mood
STYNE & CAHN Just in Time
ROMBERG & HAMMERSTEIN Lover Come Back to Me
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY Create a Song
ARLEN & MERCER Blues in the Night


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Gurnee, IL – Lake County is home to a new, technology-driven organization created to help non-profits stretch their dollars by getting donations of the items they need to operate free of charge.
Named giveNkind (after the term "in-kind" used to describe donations of goods) the new, Gurnee-based non-profit will help charitable organizations nationwide bridge the gap between what they have and what they need to thrive. giveNkind refers to itself as a "third-party non-profit corporation (3NPC)," a non-profit founded to serve other non-profits.
"Many community nonprofits struggle to make ends meet. They strive to serve as many people as possible, but need tangible items to extend their reach. In many cases, these items are sitting unused in basements and closets," says Emily Petway, founder of giveNkind.
Prior to starting giveNkind, Petway founded the Atlanta chapter of Becca's Closet, a non-profit that provides prom dresses to girls without the means to buy them, In her role, she discovered that much more than dresses were needed to fulfill the agency's mission.
Since moving to her hometown of Gurnee in 2012, Petway has dreamed of building an online community that would connect people and businesses that have items to donate with the non-profits that need them. In 2012, that dream came closer to reality when Petway recruited nine volunteer and advisory board members and, in February 2014, received the IRS letter approving giveNkind's non-profit 501(C)3 status.
While there are other web sites that help facilitate in-kind donations, giveNkind will host the first nonprofit site with the functional features needed to ensure the best match between donations to nonprofit recipients across the country at no charge to donors or nonprofits.
The givenkind team hired the University of Illinois Business Consulting Group, the largest student-run, for-profit consultancy in the U.S., to develop a business and marketing plan. The agency is seeking individual and corporate sponsorships as well as grant funding to build the website.
"Money just isn't available to help small non-profits meet operational expenses," says Petway. "Imagine how much more good your favorite charity will do when it doesn't have to buy items it will be able to get through donations obtained with the help of giveNkind." If you are interested in volunteering, donating, or learning more about giveNkind, please visit their site at www.givenkind.org or contact Emily Petway at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Shelia Jackson supports Lorie Zapf for City Council
OK, not really.
Yet, if you read the Voice article this morning about supervisorial candidate Shelia Jackson's home foreclosure, her words stand out a bit:
Jackson said her foreclosure shouldn't affect her campaign.
"There are several people in this economic climate who have gone through that process," she said. "If no one who went through that process was qualified, then a lot of people couldn't run."
The foreclosure also shouldn't cast doubt on her financial management of the school district or county, she said.
Jackson called personal and district finances "two totally different budgets." School districts that have had to close facilities during the economic downturn overreached during better times as well, she said.
She said her foreclosure allowed her to have a better understanding of economic troubles experienced by her constituents.
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I wonder how the unions and democrats feel about this?
I wonder if CityBeat will give this as much attention as they have with Zapf?
Well, that won't be easy because
A) we don't have another edition before Wednesday.
B) She's not really any thing close to as competitive a candidate as Zapf, so perhaps not worth the time.
C) We tend not to follow on other newspaper's stories because don't have the space/resources. Voice is on it, and I retweeted it.
Sheila Jackson? Is this good news or bad news for Ms. Zapf?
I will say that Ms. Jackson was a dissenting vote when the school board voted to stop the ROTC air rifle competitions. Credit where credit is due…
But I did tweet it.
Well, Krvaric was all over our case this morning about it, so I wanted to address it.
Whatever CityBeat's reputation might be, I'd like to point out that since I've been here we've covered Darrell Issa's health care proposals and Joel Anderson's efforts to hold PERS accountable critically, but ultimately positively. We've also slammed Democrats, including Ben Hueso, Mary Salas/Juan Vargas and Francine Busby. When we reported on shady tariff earmarks by members of Congress, the Dems got more ink.
Further, the Republicans earned three out of the five blossomiest spots in our Turd & Blossoms column round up. (Of course they won three out of the five turdiest too).
So, in other words, we might lean progressive, but we do make an effort to be fair.