text:
SAN RAMON -- The developers of the Bishop Ranch business park unveiled on Tuesday a fresh approach to creating a new downtown for San Ramon, saying it will be a complex that features restaurants, a plaza, retail and entertainment in an open setting that goes beyond a shopping mall.
The revamped effort is aimed at creating an urban heart for San Ramon as well as the adjacent Bishop Ranch business park, said Alex Mehran Jr., president and chief operating officer of Sunset Development, the principal developer of the office park and the new downtown for Bishop Ranch.
"We changed the focus from just a shopping mall to creating an enduring and iconic city center for San Ramon," Mehran Jr. said. "It will be visually transparent on all sides and will invite people in. This retail center is going away from the original department store model with anchor tenants. We will be moving towards more dining, more lifestyle retail, and a movie theater."
The 350,000-square-foot retail complex will be the launching point for the new San Ramon downtown. The two-story project will include a movie theater, restaurants, shops and a large open plaza.
"This kind of retail center should do very well," said Danielle Bromstead, a vice president who specializes in retail properties with Cornish & Carey Commercial, a realty firm. "There is an audience for this, demand for this."
Construction of the retail center should begin in 2015 and should be complete by 2016, Mehran estimated. When it opens, it should have about 70 tenants.
The new center is likely to face stiff competition from established retail centers such as Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton, said Deborah Perry, a senior vice president with a speciality in retail property at realty firm Colliers International.
"They can be successful if they pick the right retail niche," Perry said.
Famed architect Renzo Piano will undertake the design of the retail center, which is being called the Plaza District. Piano was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2006.
"The project is entirely conceived around a generous piazza surrounded by six pavilions of varying sizes," Piano said in a prepared release. "All of the pavilions have a direct relationship to the piazza and each of them contributes to animate it."
Piano's firm, Renzo Piano Building Workshop, has designed the California Academy of Sciences building in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the New York Times building in Manhattan and The Shard office tower in London,
"A good presence of restaurants, cafe terraces and shopping opportunities, together with culture, music and nature, will create a true, authentic vitalized City Center for San Ramon," said Antonio Belvedere, a partner with Renzo Piano Building Workshop.
Sunset Development was scheduled to present the newly re-designed plans for downtown San Ramon at a city meeting Tuesday night.
Later phases of the project will include a 169-room hotel, four office buildings totaling 800,000 square feet and 479 residential units.
"This will be a home and a gathering place for San Ramon and the entire Tri-Valley," Mehran said. "It's going to be an exciting place and will be constantly changing. It will be a destination."
Contact George Avalos at 408-859-5167. Follow him at Twitter.com/georgeavalos.


text:
OAKLAND -- Growing up, Oakland native Tammy Brawner loved playing basketball against the guys.
Now, as a rookie with the famed Harlem Globetrotters, she gets to do it for a living in front of big crowds each night while traveling the world.
The Skyline High graduate showed off her fancy ballhandling skills to a home crowd when the Globetrotters visited Oracle Arena and HP Pavilion last weekend.
Brawner, the 10th woman in the 87-year history of the famous basketball troupe, is the only female on the floor for this leg of the tour. But that's part of the fun for the 26-year-old with an unconventional basketball journey that included detours in modeling and at a Division II college.
"(The guys) treat me just like I'm one of them, there's no mercy," said Brawner, who is better known now by her Globetrotter persona T-Time. "If I'm knocked down, I'm knocked down. They challenge me to be better every day, and off the court they are like my brothers."
Brawner is part of a recent push by the Globetrotters to appeal to a broader audience. Last year, Fatima "TNT" Maddox became the first female in nearly 20 years to suit up for the Globetrotters. She received such a good reception that the Globetrotters added Brawner and later Ariel "Mighty" Mitchell to the roster this season, giving each of the three touring squads a female member.
Louis "Sweet Lou" Dunbar, now the director of player personnel after a long playing career with the Globetrotters, said Brawner's engaging personality and point guard skills fit in perfectly with the showy team.
When Dunbar first saw her on film, he was reminded of one of his former teammates -- Lynette Woodard, who helped cast the Globetrotters in the spotlight in 1985 when she became the first woman to play for the troupe.
"She had that smile," Dunbar said of Brawner. "She's a player, she's charismatic, she's fun. We're a team full of specialists, and she can handle the rock well and dish it so well."
Brawner's game had those traits even in her earliest playing days in Oakland's playgrounds and rec leagues. One of her high school coaches, Shawn Hipol, saw the flair to her game when she was in middle school.
"She wasn't the quickest kid, but she could handle the ball with both hands on a string," Hipol said. "She could do things with the ball that you see boys do."
Brawner graduated from Skyline in 2004, earning team MVP and all-league honors her senior year. She was supposed to continue her basketball career at Cal State Northridge but ended up getting into acting and modeling instead.
After earning her bachelor's degree, Brawner wanted to get back into the sport. So she enrolled in an MBA program at Dominican University in San Rafael and brought her deadly crossover to the Division II women's basketball team. Brawner was an all-conference selection for the Hawks, averaging 11.3 points and leading the team in steals as a senior.
When she finished up her college career, Brawner thought she might get into coaching. She enjoyed the three years she spent assisting Hipol at Skyline.
But Brawner also wasn't ready for her basketball career to be over.
"I just had a feeling in my gut that it was my calling," said Brawner.
She then hired an agent who sent her college highlight film to professional women's teams abroad.
The Globetrotters ended up getting ahold of the tape, too. They invited her to a workout, and now Brawner finds herself in a role she never imagined.
A player who "always wanted the 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from the crowd," Brawner loves showing off her skills to mesmerized fans. But being a Globetrotter is about more than entertainment.
"The thing I like most about it is it's not just about basketball at the end of the day," Brawner said. "We do little things, like breast cancer awareness and an anti-bullying campaign. I like being able to touch more than one facet of life and touching children and families."
Brawner and the Globetrotters are constantly on the road from late December through early May, averaging about seven shows a week.
But while in town for the Bay Area events, Brawner made time to visit one of her former schools, Laurel Elementary, with teammate "Slick" Willie Shaw. The duo combined an anti-bullying presentation with their nifty basketball moves.
It's this aspect of being a Globetrotter that Brawner finds most rewarding.
"If people only remember me for basketball then I haven't done my job," she said. "Basketball is great fun, but it's more than that. It's my tool to reach others."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Globe: Hazing allegations continue at summer athletic camps
Some 30 years ago, it was a ritual for high school football teams in Eastern Massachusetts to send their squads to overnight summer camps for several days of double sessions and team building. But a string of hazing reports led to most athletic directors ending the visits. And after the recent wave of accusations of alleged hazing at the summer camps, some of the schools that still send players are reconsidering.
Post a comment
You must sign in before you can post comments. If you are experiencing issues with your account please e-mail email@example.com.


text:
Tuesday January 28, 2013
AUGUSTA, GA – The 2013 Augusta GreenJackets will have a new manager leading the team in 2013. The GreenJackets, in conjunction with the World Champion San Francisco Giants, announce that Mike Goff will be the field manager for the upcoming baseball season.
The GreenJackets will also see the return of Steve Kline as pitching coach. New to the club in 2013 is Hector Borg as the hitting coach.
In 2010, Goff skippered the AZL-Giants to a best overall record in the league for a second straight season. In 2008, Goff managed the double-A Chattanooga Lookouts, and prior to that, coached in the Seattle Mariners organization for 16 seasons. He served as the Mariners' first base coach and was promoted to bench coach in 2007. Goff has also spent nine seasons as coordinator of instruction for the team's minor league system. He began his coaching career in 1992 with double-A Jacksonville and spent his previous three years as an assistant coach at the University of South Alabama. Goff was an infielder in the Boston Red Sox system from 1984-88. He resides in Peoria, Arizona.
Kline will return to Augusta after a one year absence. He was the GreenJackets pitching coach in 2010 and 2011. The former big league southpaw spent the 2012 season as the San Jose Giants pitching coach.
Long regarded as one of the game's most durable left-handed relief pitchers, Kline spent his last two Major League seasons in a Giants uniform. He ranks 15th on the all-time southpaw list with 796 lifetime appearances. His 89 appearances with St. Louis in 2001 was a Major League record at the time. Kline had a record of 34-39 with 39 saves and a 3.51 ERA in 11 Major League seasons. Besides the Giants, Kline played for Cleveland, Montreal, St. Louis and Baltimore. He resides in Winfield, PA.
Borg will begin his first season as the hitting coach for Augusta. The former infielder played for the GreenJackets in 2006. He spent last year as an infield instructor with Salem-Keizer. Previously he coached for four years with the Dominican Summer League Giants. Borg played four seasons in the minor league system with the Giants through 2007. He resides in La Romana, DR.


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
I am so tired of reading the paper each week and it telling us that we can't smoke in public places. If you can't stand the smoke, keep your tails at home, inside a big balloon or something.
So, now I'm saying ... what's worse, smoking in a restaurant or blowing your doggone nose at a table while I'm eating? That burns me up.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the KY News Journal, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
If you are new to the award winning KY News Journal and wish to get a subscription or simply gain access to our online content then please enter your ZIP code below and continue to setup your account.
|ZIP Code:


text:
Rugby League
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
Rugby League is a game played mainly in Straiya, Papua New Guinea, France, Tonga, Fiji, Russia, Lebanon, and incidentally, in the United Kingdom. It is also played in the United States wherever empty stadiums can be found. Founded in the 1890s as a replacement to buggery, Rugby League has produced some of the best athletes and selfie takers in the world. In much of the developed world, Rugby Union is rugby league's arch-enemy. Rugby League is popular around the world for its fast-paced, high-action play and its support of cats and fuckwits.
edit History
edit Birth
The game of Rugby League was created in 1895 when most of the Rugby Union players wanted a rugby code which would let them receive payment every time someone grabbed their gonads in a tackle. This was ok if your job was being upper class or a professional but a bugger if you earned your crust in heavy, manual industry. Many rugby players had switched to playing 'football' or cake decoration classes to cut down on sporting injuries.
As a result, a new organization called Northern Union was established to cater for those who weren't a kicker or a referee. As the ball actually works to the original point of the game of rugby, to score tries, it was instantly popular with working-class English northerners and with Australians. However, it was not popular with the southern English who preferred to stick with 'the Union' . So like Catholics and Protestants, the Holy Church of Rugby went separate ways and anyone caught 'cross coding' (i.e. playing both Union or League rugby) were expelled and had their boots burnt in public as a deterrent.
Overtime the differences between Rugby Union and Rugby League were put down to what really went on in a 'ruck' with accusations from League Players that their southern counterparts were using them as places to pick up 'rough talent'. This was also at the time of Oscar Wilde's trials so jibes that Union players were 'Oscar's Rent Boys' led a bitter split that took nearly a 100 years to be healed.
edit Growth of the Game
In 1906, the Northern Union changed its rules, reducing teams from 15 to 13 a side and replacing the ruck formed after every tackle with the play the ball. This made the game easier to follow, as no one wanted to spend half the game feeling each other up. The act involved a tackled player got to his feet and roll the ball behind him with his foot, was introduced. This change completed the break from the playing rules of rugby union and marked the birth of rugby league as a distinct sport with its own unique rules".
edit Modern Game
Today, the premier rugby league competition is run by the NRL. It has overtaken the now pointless Super League in England and has has become the single place for hard tackling, roof top sessions and Burgess cocks. The NRL is now the top of the game and is impossible to gain access to as a player unless you are a member of the Burgess family or have spent time in the Bennett dudgeon.
edit International Scene
Rugby League is one of the most popular game in the world but success has not come in international games. Most fans see its a pointless and watch origin games in Australia or Big Bang Theory in England, instead.
edit Clubs
edit Current Australian Clubs
The NRL currently features at least 16 teams, possibly more. NRL adminstrators aren't really sure how may teams there are because they once set up a few teams in Adeliade and Perth but haven't bothered to go over and check their progress. Listed at the bottom of the page are the current teams that we know of.
|New Zeland Warriors
|mmm Polynesians
|Uniforms made of pure wool
|Brisbane My Little Ponies
|More than many. About 6.
|In bed with Uncle Rupert
|Canberra Ass-rippers
|Were good in the late 80s, early 90s. Kind of like Guns N' Roses
|Politics is boring
|Canterbury Terrorists
|Won the premiership while cheating the salary cap about 2000 times. Fans must be scanned for bombs and weapons upon entry to a stadium.
|drunk citizens in the community
|Cronulla-Sutherland Nemos
|When dogs learn how to speak Ancient Greek (never)
|Strong hatred of St. George Dragqueens and Canterbury Puppies.
|Eastern Suburbs Chickens
|Some, or maybe none. Nobody is sure because very few care.
|oldest team in nrl
|Gold Coast Somethings
|Nobody cares, divided by zero.
|Team plans to fold at least twice through the season.
|Manly-Warringah Pigeons
|Lets say 6.
|Everyone hates Manly. The reason they're called Manly is because they're a bunch of homos.
|Melbourne Snowcones
|It's Melbourne, so a good few but lost them because citizens of New South Wales don't like Victoria being good at their sport.
|Won a record 3 seasons in a row ('06, '07, '08) while earning an impressive total of 0 points.
|Newcastle Tin-Men
|Not very good without Andrew Johns.
|Chinatown Eels
|Probably about five.
|Everybody loves to hate the worms. The Devil's favourite team but he bets on everyone else.
|Penrith Pussies
|About 2.
|I've got nothing
|South Sydney Wankers
|The South Sydney Wankers enjoyed unrivalled success by winning 20 premierships but haven't won one (or a game) since 1971
|Despite this they've still attracted investments from international phone-throwing champion Mr. Russell Crowe. Training has since been kept strictly behind closed doors, same as the annual NRL rape-fest. Formerly known as the South Sydney Killer Rabbits, Bunnies & Brusiers.
|St. George Dragqueens
|Won like a bajillion in a row yonks ago.
|Is like Elle McPherson, old but pleasing on the eye. Choke weekly. They have done shit since "Fucking Mark" Gasnier left. And now he's back!!!!! should go fuck themselves
|North Queensland Brokeback Mountain Fuckwits
|None. Zip. Zero. Zilch. Will never win anything.
|Almost as bad as Cronulla but with arguably the best player in the world. The stadium's western stand is made up entirely of corporate boxes filled with semi-successful local construction workers and their loose daughters/wives. Peasants are only permitted access to the uncovered east stand and grass hills. Known for passionate supporters - attendance figures directly correlate with previous week's win/loss.
|Same colours as a tiger.
|Aussie Battlers that lack success and have slowly been getting worse i.e Declining!


text:
LODI - The Lodi First United Methodist Church community is reeling from the loss of a woman's ashes that were stolen from the pastor's office during a Monday burglary.
The urn held the ashes of Altonita "Tita" Hutchens, who died at the age of 73 in 2005.
"We are distressed by the theft of the urn," the Rev. Lori Sawdon said in an email. "We are praying for the family and the person responsible. We request that the contents of the urn be returned to the church."
Hutchens was a longtime Lodi resident who ran the Stockton chapter of Mended Little Hearts, a nonprofit corporation that raised money to aid children with heart defects and their families, according to an online obituary.
"I'd have to say, this is about as low as you can go," said Lodi police Sgt. Sierra Brucia. "This is something where, if the urn is copper or some other metal, it can be cashed in at a recycling center."
Brucia said urn thefts are rare in Lodi, but like other items such as copper wire and some car parts, they can appeal to criminals who know where to cash them in.
The First United Methodist break-in was one of three church break-ins in recent days, Brucia said. A laptop computer was stolen from the United Congregational Church, and power tools were stolen from St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Contact reporter Keith Reid at (209) 546-8257 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/lodiblog.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Tactical Crusader Pro-A1 Propane Adapter
$ 19.99
Tactical Crusader Pro-A1 Propane Adapter - Quantity:
Registered User Login:
- Great Adapter!Let me say first, unlike almost every other review, I actually purchased this adapter for my HFC M80 Combat Commander NBB (which is a great gun for the price!)
First off, it is very cheap. The plastic version was $2 more, and this is made of aluminum.
If you're thinking at ALL about getting the Mad Bull one... stop. And think. The Mad Bull adapter is made out of steel and aluminum. This one is just aluminum. Is the steel part of the adapter really worth $10? I don't think so.
So, if you need a propane adapter, don't EVER get the plastic one, or the Mad Bull adapter. This adapter is definitely worth every cent you pay for it, so... what are you waiting for?
For anyone out there who has the plastic... I advise you to buy this adapter and keep the plastic as backup. Much higher quality...
Please rate my review, and thank you all for reading!
- A Necessity...This adapter is an absolute must. With the price of propane so low and the price of green gas so high, there really isn't any reason not to buy this. It fits on common propane cylinders perfectly and doesn't leak or anything like that. I bought it and tried it on a can of propane that was laying around my house and i was impressed. It has a perfect seal, it threads on great, and is made of durable lightweight materials so it can handle the pressure but won't be a burden to carry around. When i began filling my MEU(SOC)1911 mag, it fit tight and didn't spray all over the place. The only time it did was when i removed it from the fill hole, and i think it was the mag fill valve that actually sprayed. Not a big deal though, because basically all gas guns do that. There are only a few minor drawbacks though, like having to use lube more often and some guns aren't compatible with it yet. Another thing is the little translucent red cap that protects the fill tube isn't tall enough or rigid enough to stop the valve from accidentally opening on the propane bottle, if you press it too hard. It's not a big deal either, but it would have been nice if the cap was made out of tougher plastic and was an inch taller. That way you could leave the adapter on the bottle and not worry about it. Other than that, I highly recommend this to anybody with a propane compatible gas gun and anybody wanting to get into gas guns from the start. The price is right, it's cheaper than the steel and aluminum MAD BULL adapter, and is better than the red plastic one...
- Awesome adapter This thing is awesome. All aluminum and a brass valve this thing seals better than the other ones, and is cheaper than the mad bull adapter. Propane is a lot cheaper than green gas as well as easier to find than green gas, and adds fps.
- Absolutely buy itIf you have any kind of gun that uses gas, this is a must have piece of equipment. It is small, metal, and IT WILL PAY FOR ITSELF THE FIRST TIME YOU USE IT. Think about it. You get green gas for about $15. You buy this for $15 and you go to the local hardware store, buy a small canister of propane that is bigger than a canister of green gas for *$3*
Right then and there you get your money back. The next time you get a canister of propane you GAIN like $12!!!! The only downside to this is that propane doesn't smell too pleasent.
- Greatthis thing will make fps jump like 50-70 more, it is really cool and you will love your new gun.
- Great, but I had issues with mine...This is fantastic! In the long run, waaay cheaper than green gas. I dropped this valve on asphalt from 3ft up and it did more damage to the asphalt than the asphalt did to it. However, I had issues right off the bat with mine (user error). The valve would not release any propane from the tank by pushing directly down on it. I have to put slight lateral pressure on my valve when filling so the tube will catch the valve on the propane tank. maybe it is just my fill valve, or maybe I am just stupid (probably the latter). Anyway, buy this now and save yourself a bundle in the long run.
- Finally aluminumits a about time someone made these out of aluminum. These are stronger than the plastic ones. Seal amazing. the notches on the side dont break off when you are screwing it on a can, hasn't scratched a can or the gun's clip yet. and best of all i have never frozen my fingers on these! (which is why i recommend the plastic one cuz you dont freeze your hand to it)
100 times better than the mad bull one in my view and cheaper :)
- AwsomeWhen i got it it was surpisingly heavy. All it is is just screw it on onto the propane thing and that's it. No leaks just like a green gas can. Definite buy
- PERFECTi have this adapter and its great. its made of metal so its built to last long and works perfectly. i wouldn't change a thing
- so much cheaperI got one of these a while back, and it has been great. Propane comes so much cheaper than green gas and it gives my gun a little extra power. I have a WE 1911 and this makes it work great. Just make sure to buy your own gun lube.


text:
Sage Francis wrote: Have your politics in your songs ever been questioned by other artists? Or at your shows? Any good stories from that?
"Hell, this happened just yesterday. My grandmother is part of an organization that holds peace rallies in RI. She asked me to perform at an event and I happily obliged. I sat through a female folk performer who sang her peace songs. I sang along. She talked about how...if she was in a gas chamber she wonders what she would be like. She concluded that she would be the one singing Coombaya. We clapped our little clap (all 10 of us) and then I took to the mic. I said, 'If she's going to be the one singing Coombaya, I'm going to be the one on the other side of the gas chamber screaming FUCK THIS SHIT!' Needless to say she was unamused as were everyone else in the place except for my Grandmother. I also explained that I could be the yin to her yang and our yin-yang symbol could turn into a ninja star that would cut off all the nazis' heads. Crickets started chirping. At the end of my set this woman told me that I need to preach peace instead of violence. I told her that I don't preach violence. She said, 'Well, you were clearly trying to tear down Gandhi and his accomplisments in that last song.' I told her that she misinterpreted what Slow Down Gandhi is all about and she said, 'Well, maybe you should make a clear explanation before doing the song.' I disagreed and told her I don't need to do that with my music. As an artist I don't feel comfortable doing that. And on and on and on this rollercoaster rode. Coombaya, my Lord. Coombaya."


text:
GYPSUM, Colorado - The Gypsum Fire Protection District recently sent out its own ballot asking voters for a mill levy increase of 2 mills.
The question was sent out separately from the Eagle County ballot because of a missed deadline.
"Voters can return the fire district ballot to a drop box at the station at any time, since it is staffed 24/7, or they can mail the ballots," said Gypsum Fire District Chief Dave Vroman. "We're trying to make it as easy as possible."
The Gypsum fire station is at 511 Second St. and can be reached at 970-524-7101.
If approved, the increase will bump the current mill levy of 6.8 mills to 8.8 mills.
"This is to make up for the 32 percent reduction in property values so we don't have to lay anybody off or cut services," Vroman said.
The pro statement included with the ballot question notes that another 15 percent reduction in property values is anticipated in 2014.
The con statement included with the ballot warns that the measure is a permanent property tax increase, with no promise of the mill levy being reduced if and when property values rise again.
Vroman said the district has a history of maintaining service levels in spite drops in property tax revenues and has cut its mill levy when revenues increase.
"This district started in 1982 at 13.8 mills," he said.
The Gypsum Fire Protection District currently has one staff station and two volunteer houses. There are 11 paid firefighters and 40 volunteers to maintain a minimum crew of four (two staff and two volunteer members) on duty at all times. The district covers a total of 450 square miles between Eagle and Garfield counties.


text:
A 41-year-old Brazilian man was arrested and charged with falsifying public documents after trying to use a fake ID to open a bank account. The false identity he was borrowing? Jack Nicholson's.
The man was carrying several other cards at the time of his arrest, but the face of a world famous movie star somehow set off alarms. He is currently denying all charges.
[The Daily What via globo, images from Divulgação/Polícia Civil]


text:
Sanford, Colbert Busch Debate Turns Rowdy
Republican Mark Sanford likened himself to former President Bill Clinton and his Democratic opponent quoted former Vice President Dick Cheney in a rowdy congressional debate in Charleston, S.C., tonight.
It was the only televised debate in the May 7 special election in South Carolina's First District, which polls show to be a tight race between former Gov. Sanford and Elizabeth Colbert Busch, a businesswoman and sister of TV's Stephen Colbert. (C-SPAN's video of the event is here.)
Mr. Sanford attempted to tie Ms. Colbert Busch to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi a half-dozen times, eventually inducing groans from the tightly packed auditorium at The Citadel. Mr. Sanford has debated cardboard cutouts of Mrs. Pelosi in the past week, to underscore that Ms. Colbert Busch turned down other invitations to debate, and that national Democrats are bolstering Ms. Colbert Busch's campaign with nearly a million dollars in TV ads.
Ms. Colbert Busch dismissed Mr. Sanford's tactics to link her to Mrs. Pelosi, saying the if she were elected, the only people she would be accountable to would be the people of the First District.
Mr. Sanford also challenged Ms. Colbert Busch's criticism of his record as a U.S. House member in the 1990s on issues related to the Port of Charleston, a major economic force in the coastal district. Mr. Sanford said she must not have been too upset since she'd contributed $500 to his 2001 run for governor. "I get it that it bothers her now," he said.
Ms. Colbert Busch, a former maritime executive, said it was her role to build relationships with elected leaders. Besides, she said, Mr. Sanford did not follow through on port-related matters like dredging. "You didn't tell the truth, you turned around and did the opposite," she said, in one of several jabs about Mr. Sanford's reliability.
The audience largely ignored the moderators' request to hold their applause, prompting Charleston-based GOP consultant Andrew Boucher to tweet that the room was "a cross between a high school pep rally and Thunderdome."
Mr. Sanford, a veteran of dozens of debates, appeared calm when a moderator brought up the issue of marital infidelity. Mr. Sanford is attempting to revive a political career that blew up after he disappeared from the governor's mansion in June 2009 to visit a woman in Argentina. He was married at the time, and is now divorced and engaged to the woman had visited.
When asked about his vote as a former House member to impeach President Clinton, Mr. Sanford said: "I would reverse the question to you. I would say this, do you think that President Clinton should be condemned for the rest of his life for a mistake he made?"
Ms. Colbert Busch, who is making her first run for public office, did not use all of her allotted time, so the debate finished six minutes ahead of its scheduled 75 minutes. But her fans in the crowd cheered when she affirmed her support for unions and for gay marriage, quoting former Vice Predient Cheney, that "freedom means freedom for everyone."
In his closing remarks, Mr. Sanford said he had a proven record as a fiscal conservative that would prove necessary at what he described as a "tipping point in civilization."
Ms. Colbert Busch responded: "The sky is not falling, Henny Penny. As a matter of fact, our best days are ahead of us."


text:
Local Goodwill recognized
Location considered for 'Store of the Year'
January 6, 2013
MARIETTA — Terry Lent loves to shop at the Marietta Goodwill retail store on Colegate Drive, always on the lookout for the belt buckles her daughter collects, jewelry, furniture for her home, puzzle......
I hope you all know that Goodwill is a completely FOR PROFIT store. They get free donations and sell them for as much as they can. NONE of that money goes back into the community. It goes directly into the owners pocket.I give NOTHING to them. Please consider giving you things to Salvation Army or a local Church that helps clothe people.The shelter at 19th and Latrobe St in Parkersburg needs clothing to help people get back on their feet and find jobs. So many better places to send your donations. Really.
1 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Showing 1 of 1 comments


text:
With the ice storm just past, there has been a lot of tree damage on the course. Brad and Luke are planning to go to the course Tuesday 2/27 around 3:30 to cut and move some of the limbs that are down out there.
We will have a work day this Saturday 3/3 starting at 8:00 am until around noon. We need to clear what's fallen and what Brad gets cut up to get the course back into shape. Any and all help would be welcome.


text:
I am to dumb to stream my Fith Gear AVIs on my PS3.
Here is what I did:
Install Media Server (of course )
Activate Media Server support on my PS3
Media Server is able to find my PS3 and the other way around (great! )
Share my Azureus folder (there are the Fith Gear AVIs)
Now comes the problem:
I can find the shared folder with my PS3. There I open the #--TRANSCODED--# folder. There I see another folder with the Name of the Fith Gear episode (e.g. [15X05].avi). But when I open this folder, it only says "no image available", nothing streams! Where is the error? Help me!
Edit: This problem occurs with every file type, not only AVIs. So there seems to be a general error...


text:
GLENWOOD SPRINGS - It was a little bit like deja vu.
It was only a handful of minutes earlier that Kristiam Vangegas lofted a free kick into the net to tie the game at one.
Turns out, Vangegas had a little magic left over in his foot for overtime. Setting up his shot in the left flat maybe 20 yards from the goal, the Glenwood Springs senior gave everything a good look-over, waited for the referee's whistle and then kicked. Moments later, a raucous celebration began.
Vangegas' high-arching shot found the net midway through the second of two overtime periods, lifting the Demons to a 2-1 boys soccer win over Eagle Valley on Tuesday.
In regulation, he buried a stoppage-time free kick from a little bit farther out to keep his team alive.
"I can't believe it," said a grinning Vangegas, who celebrated the game-winner with a sprint toward midfield, his arms extended out on each side as if he were attempting to take flight. "We practice free kicks at practices, but we never expected that this was going to happen - two free kicks to give us the win."
A dogpile awaited Vangegas near midfield, as his exuberant teammates celebrated the thrilling finish.
"My shoulder kind of hurts a little," he said with a laugh, "but it's all worth it."
The perspective couldn't have been much different for a dejected Eagle Valley side.
"A game goes like that. It's frustrating, but it's part of the sport, you know. It's a great day for them. If that would have happened at my house, I'd be super happy," said Devils coach Bratzo Horruitiner, who was miffed by a rather long stretch of stoppage time at the end of regulation and a contentious environment at Stubler Memorial Field that he said antagonized his players.
It was a downright physical game. Several yellow cards were issued, as players appeared to nearly come to blows on at least two occasions, including after the foul that set up Vangegas' overtime free kick.
"It was an emotional game, for sure," Glenwood coach Steve White said. "I am happy with the fact we did compose ourselves and kept playing our game and didn't give in to anything that was coming otherwise."
Alan Caraveo scored Eagle Valley's lone goal in the 57th minute, taking a short pass from teammate David Ortiz and then nudging the ball past charging Demons goalkeeper Jose Betancourt.
The win bumped Glenwood to 4-7 overall and to 3-6 in the 4A Western Slope League, while the Devils dipped to 4-8 overall and to 3-7 in league play.


text:
First there is no cache at the cache location, however the cache is in the location above - Lover's Leap
Today my Gluteus maximus hurts, cause – numb icy toes, slippery rocks in the stream and my never ending pre-disposition to be caught up in the fantasy land I'm walking through and capturing every moment that I can. Which resulted in not only once, but twice in landing in the water with my backside meeting some rather large pointy rocks, the bruises will heal and simply means I get to spend the next few days recalling how amazing the hike up the stream was.As we headed up the Blakeburn Road, recalling so many discoveries in these hills the last few years, still utterly amazed at each new hidden relic we find. We quickly made our way off of the Loadstone FSR to Arrastra Creek FSR, then down to the bridge below. As we made our descent, the familiar outline of Lover's Leap could be seen high above against the mountains side. We parked to the side, surrounded by tantalizing wild raspberries and thimble berries, perfectly ripe and fit for melting on my tongue. Jordy prepped his backpack, wine, glasses, towels, hiking sandals, shotgun and ammo. I got out mine, camera, gps, SPOT & carrots.
Distance to the intended destination, directly up the creek a bit less than 800 meters. Caught up in the ideas of what may still be there, are the rumors true? Will we find carts still connected to each other hanging precariously on something? What will it be like to stand beneath Lover's Leap staring up at it from below?
We started up the creek, comfy in hiking boots, until the first pool was discovered. Jordy tried skirting around, holding on to the edges, and backpack with shotgun hanging out. That didn't go over too well; I kept anticipating him falling backwards. I stripped off the boots, switching to sandals, Jordy doing the same. His first attempt at walking through, well the cool icy water reached a certain body part, he retreated. I scampered through and up first, as he neared I grabbed his backpack so he could have full use of his arms.
The scenery was breathtaking, sound of the stream relaxing, water so pure and clear and the birds playing in their private baths. I entertained myself by taking 245 pictures and snacking on every berry that we came across. Jordy entertained himself by keeping a look out up the canyon walls for Cougar, luckily no signs of any the entire hike. The wind coming down the canyon, felt like a Chinook, embracing you and leaving a feeling like having a hot cup of apple cider on a snowy day. Some of the granite boulders we came across were so huge, and perfectly round, made you fear if you'd lean on them you'd set them off rolling down the creek and take out the bridge below.Then we stumbled across the perfect waterfall, and pool below, a hidden gem that I look forward to returning to on a hot summer day next year and being naughty. How many people have ever seen this? Tranquility is sought by so many, yet so few ever achieve it in their chase for their belief they will be successes in the minds of others. Shortly after that the strange relic of a hockey helmet was caught up in the log jams; made me wonder if we'd find the remains of a body attached to it further up. We were nearing our intended destination; we could see the underneath of Lover's Leap, the remains of the trestles stretched out and over the embankment.
In front of us were knots and knots of cable, bound up within its self, some of the cables still attached to Lovers' Leap so high above that crossed the canyon and back up to a tree across. So many things to touch and feel; cables, bolts, abandoned kettles, a rusty flattened bucket hanging on to the side of the mountain, eventually Mother Nature reclaims of all its metals. However, even 80 years later, all of it remains recognizable and strong enough to hold the log jam back. When Mother Nature does push it all forward I wouldn't want to be anywhere near as it could take down the remains of Lover's Leap high above. We believe that there is truth to that story the coal carts did fall down, but they were likely retrieved via a pulley system. This is the only logical reason that the cable is attached from above; they would have lowered men down on the cable to attach them and then pulled the cars back up.We pulled out the blanket and popped open the bottle of wine and toasted to our shared discovery; Grateful to have a backyard that allows us to explore, and live a life full of moments and memories. Sad that we had to leave, but knowing that we can always visit again. Knowing that opening up the portals between the present and the past brings us closer to balance in gaining a true perspective on this world around us.


text:
WATERFORD-The entrance to the Oliver Tucker Museum in Beverly might seem like an odd place for the headstone of notable Waterford farmer and soldier Rotheus Hayward, who died in 1842 at the age of 60.
But as Hayward already had not one, but two other headstones, the museum seemed like an appropriate place to display the third one after it was found in 2011, said Phillip Crane, a researcher for the Lower Muskingum Historical Society.
"He has the stone at the museum. He has a stone at the Hayward House, which today is the home of Bess and Donny Sparling, and he has one in the Beverly Cemetery," said Crane.
Article Photos
JASMINE ROGERS The Marietta Times
Waterford resident Tom Doak stands near the spot where he dug up two headstones (INSET) for Rotheus Hayward, an area farmer and a captain in the War of 1812. The two headstones are now at the Oliver Tucker Museum in Beverly and at a brick home just down the road from Doak where Haywood lived. A third headstone for Haywood can be found in the Beverly Cemetery.
Hayward was a captain in the militia and served in the War of 1812. Throughout his life he accumulated around 500 acres of farm land near the mouth of Wolf Creek, said Crane.
The stone at the Beverly Cemetery has been in place for more than 100 years, and it was thought to be Hayward's only headstone until one Waterford resident dug up the second Hayward headstone in 1978.
Sparling Road resident Tom Doak, who lives on part of the property once owned by Hayward, had always known there had been an old family cemetery located on his property. It was simply information that was passed down through the years, he said.
Fact Box
Rotheus Hayward
Born in Easton, Mass-Oct. 12, 1781.
Died Washington County, Ohio-May 22, 1842.
Has three headstones-one in the Beverly Cemetery where he is likely buried with his second wife Rebecca, and two nearly identical ones at the Oliver Tucker Museum and Hayward's 1819 brick home on Sparling Road in Waterford.
The two nearly identical stones were found buried in the yard of Waterford residents Tom and Lois Doak, property once owned by Hayward and where a family cemetery plot existed.
Tom found the first stone in 1978 and the second in 2011.
Source: Phillip Crane, researcher for the Lower Muskingum Historical Society.
But finding an actual headstone there while he was digging post holes for a corn crib in 1978 was somewhat of a surprise.
"They were supposed to have moved over all those tombstones when they moved the road around," said Doak, referring to the realignment of Sparling Road.
The tombstone was buried about two feet underground and was almost perfectly intact, recalled Doak.
"My dad ended up giving it to Bess and Donny, who live in Hayward's house," he said.
Just up the road, Bess Sparling lives in the beautiful brick home that Hayward built in 1819.
Sparling has always prized the gravestone, she said.
When a tornado struck in 2000, it knocked the heavy stone to the ground, she recalled.
"My son asked if I wanted it set up again and I said 'Why yes. Of course,'" she said.
As the years went on, the corn crib grew over and Doak started mowing the area as part of the yard.
Then in 2011, he saw another piece of stone about 20 yards from where he found the previous marker.
"So I called Phill and we dug it up," said Doak.
Inexplicably, it was a third headstone belonging to Rotheus Hayward, almost identical in design and inscription as the one Doak had dug up more than three decades earlier.
"So Tom and his wife Lois were generous enough to donate this one to the museum," said Crane.
It is not certain why Hayward would have so many similar markers, he said.
However, it is possible that it is because he was married twice, and both wives wanted to have Hayward's resting place marked beside them, said Crane.
His second wife, Rebecca Gray Hayward, shares his marker in the Beverly Cemetery, and it is likely that Rotheus' body was moved there beside her when she passed in 1876, he said.
Doak, who recently built a barn near the site of the found stones, is fairly certain that the discoveries are over.
"We found a lot of bits of stone while we were building here, but none of them had writing on them. We made sure to check," he said.


text:
Saturday, January 12, 2013
AIKEN, S.C. – The nationally fourth-ranked University of South Carolina Aiken women's basketball team topped the University of Montevallo, 68-60, Saturday night at the Convocation Center to remain undefeated.
The win ties the program record win streak and continues the best start in USC Aiken women's basketball history. The Pacers (12-0, 5-0 PBC) tied the 2011-12 squad for the longest winning streak in program history. The 2011-12 Pacers won 12 straight games from Nov. 12, 2011-Jan. 16, 2012.
USC Aiken used a hot-shooting first half in which they shot 66.7 percent (16-for-24) from the floor and 77.8 percent (7-for-9) from three to take a 42-23 lead into the half. The Pacers would never trail in the game despite Montevallo (9-6, 4-2 PBC) holding a second half 37-26 edge in scoring.
The Pacers saw three players score in double figures led by Daniela Tarailo with 19 points, four assists and two steals. Tarailo (Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point HS) made a career-best six 3-pointers in going 6-for-9 from behind the arc.
Kayla Harris (Raleigh, N.C./Wakefield HS) had a stat sheet-filling performance with 14 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and four steals. The performance set her career-highs in blocks and steals, while tying her career high in assists.
Brittany Hill chipped in 12 points, three assists and seven steals as the final Pacer to post double-digit scoring. Hill (Mechanicsville, Va./Quinnipac) also tied her career-high in steals in the game.
Montevallo's Taylor Beverly led a trio of Falcons with double-digit scoring, posting a game-high 27 points and 10 boards to tally a double-double.
The Pacers held the Falcons to 37.7 percent (23-for-61) shooting in the game. USC Aiken shot 52.4 percent (22-for-42) from the field and 61.5 percent (8-of-13) from 3-point land.
USC Aiken also held the edge from the charity stripe, shooting 76.2 percent (16-for-21) to Montevallo's 57.1 percent (12-for-21).
USC Aiken will next be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 16 as they play host to the nationally third-ranked Clayton State Lakers at the Convocation Center. The Pacers will look to improve on their program-best start and winning streak in the tip-off of top-5 programs at 5:30 p.m.
The Pacers enter the top-5 contest with Clayton State having won 25 straight regular-season home games.
Box Score: http://www.pacersports.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/boxscores/20130112_zk00.xml


text:
Knitter's Review
September 15, 2011
Imagine marrying someone and getting a yarn company in the bargain. Not a bad deal, eh?
That's exactly what happened when Leonhardt Schachenmayr married the oldest daughter of Johann Gottfried Kolb in 1817. He eventually took over what became Schachenmayr, Mann and Company, which, in 2009, got shortened to SMC.
The SMC Select line is all about high fashion and elegant exclusivity, and yet the yarn I review this week seems none of that. It's just a really nice knitted tube yarn called Silk Wool.
This Weekend
In the Forums: Autumn Knits
Need help logging into the Forums?
As always, I thank you for your readership and your support.
Happy knitting, and I'll see you in the forums,
P.S. Do you have friends who would enjoy Knitter's Review? If so, don't hesitate to forward this email to them.
Knitter's Review Poll
What time of day do you enjoy knitting the most?
Participate in our Knitter's Review Poll and you'll see an instant tally of all the votes.
On the Cover
A Milton apple relaxes in a Silk Wool swatch before becoming dessert.
Subscriber Services
Having problems viewing this? %%webversion%%
Did you miss a week? Visit our online archive of all past newsletters.
Has your email address changed? Update your subscription: %%modifydetails_3%%
Receive this from a friend? Join us!
No longer wish to receive this newsletter? %%unsubscribelink%%
© Copyright 2000-2011 by Clara H. Parkes. All rights reserved.


text:
Call regular phones with your Mac
Telephone is a VoIP program which allows you to make phone calls over the internet. It can be used to call regular phones via any appropriate SIP provider. If your office or home phone works via SIP, you can use that phone number on your Mac anywhere you have decent internet connection.
Telephone is really easy to use. It was written for the Mac only.
Required OS: 10.6
Tags: softphone , voip , sip , phone
16 Opinions
Awesome app. The most mac-like interface available, and once you get it set up, a breeze to use.
This is a great OSX Softphone, however there are a few issues I would love them to address:
-Hotkey to start a new call
-How about a command line option, 'telephone.app [email protected]'?
-I would love to be able to place direct sip=>sip calls w/o the need to register w/ a pbx.
I love this application! Using VoIP services on the mac for a very long time now, I have to say this is the first app to reall work as expected!
The app is responsive, has a small footprint and totally rocks when it comes to integrating with Apple's AddressBook application. You can call directly from the AddressBook or just start typing the first letters of the person's name you want to call.
Great small app, loving it!
A simple and clean SIP software, finaly !
GREAT app! Easy to configure (once you figure out which info provided by your ISP goes into which field in the program) and an extremely simple dialling interface, linked in with the Apple Address Book. Also the app remains very responsive at all times. Much better than the dowdy 90s style X-Lite software I was using before. I am delighted with this, especially considering it's free!
Page 2 of 2. 16 entries.


text:
Editor's note: Light One Candle is an annual series sponsored by the Mail Tribune that focuses on an individual, group or agency that could use a helping hand during the holiday season. Once that need is filled, donations may be distributed to others in need. The series continues until Dec. 21.
A little cash, a warm blanket, some boys' toys and a red hoodie will help this family have a better holiday.
Shelley and her two sons fled from her abusive husband in July with the help of the folks at Community Works Dunn House.
Their journey to safety has not been easy. But Shelley is committed to supporting her children, ages 9 and 14, and helping them all heal from the abuse and trauma of domestic violence.
Shelley and the boys live in a two-bedroom apartment in Central Point. She works two part-time jobs and is hoping to go back to college next fall.
She recently told her advocate with Community Works Victim Services that she was doing her best to get by, but was worried about her sons because she cannot provide much of a Christmas for them. With utility bills increasing for the winter, Shelley does not have extra money.
Jason and Greg both enjoy sports; basketball and bowling are their favorites. Jason is fascinated by science and would really like to have a science experiment set. He also likes everything Batman and hopes for movies.
Greg, like most teenagers, likes music and would like an MP3 player and headphones. Greg also enjoys art, especially woodworking and design. He could use a red hoodie (size L).
Shelley told her advocate she doesn't need a gift. But then added if she could get some help paying her utility bill, she could then take the boys out to the movies for a treat during their school break.
Greg has thanked his mom for being brave and getting them to a safe home. He says she could use a new blanket for her bed and some towels.
The family could use a gift card for groceries, as well.
For more information, contact Gerry Sea at Community Works, 541-890-2937.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
SANTA CLARA -- Detroit Lions tackle Ndamukong Suh was the runaway winner in a poll that asked NFL players to name the dirtiest player of the league.
But St. Louis Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan, who faces the 49ers on Sunday at Candlestick Park, earned a dishonorable mention. He finished third in the midseason balloting of 103 players, conducted by the Sporting News. (Dolphins guard Richie Incognito finished second.)
49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman took the high road when asked about Finnegan on Thursday -- and encouraged his players to take the same this weekend.
"I think our receivers are very heady players. They're about one thing, taking care of their job," Roman said. "I don't see them getting hijacked emotionally by, really, anybody. I think they've got bigger fish to fry."
Finnegan, in his seventh year, is more than just feisty. He opened the season with interceptions in three consecutive games -- getting Matthew Stafford, Robert Griffin III and Jay Cutler in successive weeks. Against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5, the Rams credited Finnegan with 12 tackles (eight solo).
So when asked about the "dirtiest player" poll, Roman was far more interested in discussing Finnegan's play.
"I think he's one of the best guys in the NFL as far as understanding what's going on and what he needs to do and where he needs to be," Roman said. "He understands it, and it shows in his play."
Long, the No. 2 overall pick in 2008, has four sacks this season after racking up 13 a year ago. He'll be lined up against 49ers right tackle Anthony Davis, who had a tough time with Long as a rookie but bounced back a year ago.
"He gives a lot of people fits,'' Roman said. "He's got a great bull-rush. He's worn out some guys, really bad. He challenges you more than a lot of guys because of his ability to play with quickness and leverage."


text:
Sorted by:
How to Create a PC Network Workgroup
A workgroup is nothing more than a collection of computers on a network. By isolating larger networks into workgroups, you can more easily access other computers. Your computer must belong to a workgroup [more…]
How to Edit a Picture in Paint Using Windows XP
Although the Windows XP version of Paint is usually used to create simple drawings, you can also use it to edit picture files. In Paint, you can crop your pictures, edit their colors, draw objects on them [more…]
Make Windows Vista Look Like Windows XP
If you've worked with Windows XP and like its appearance, you can make Windows Vista look like Windows XP. To make Vista look like XP, follow these steps: [more…]
How to Access a Wireless Network on Your PC
Wireless networking is all the rage. As long as your PC is equipped with a wireless networking adapter and a broadcast-networking signal is available, you too can do the wireless networking thing. Follow [more…]
Change Windows Update Settings
Windows Update allows Microsoft to automatically send you patches for Windows Vista. Patches fix things like security holes and theoretically make Vista run more smoothly. You can change the Windows Update [more…]
How to Access Another Computer's Disk Drives from Your Laptop
You can use your laptop to access another computer's disk drives over a network. To be more specific, however, you don't really access the entire disk drive. No, only specific folders on the drive are [more…]
How to Find Your Laptop's MAC Address in Windows Vista
If you access WiFi networks from your laptop, these networks may sometimes want to know your laptop's MAC Address. Some wireless networks restrict access to only those computers they know. The MAC Address [more…]
Customize the Start Menu
You customize the Start menu to make it show the items you use frequently. You can customize your Start menu to add a favorite program's icon or to purge an unwanted icon. Follow these steps to customize [more…]
Set Up a Wireless Router or Access Point
A wireless router or access point brings convenience because you're not tethered to a wired connection. Setting up a wireless router or access point depends on the software that comes with the router or [more…]
How to Find Other Computers on a Network
After you've connected your laptop to a network and the software connections are made, the next thing to do is browse to find out which other computers are connected to the network. You can view not only [more…]
How to Add the CPU Meter Gadget to the Windows Vista Sidebar
You can keep track of how much memory and CPU your computer is using by adding the CPU Meter gadget to your Sidebar in Windows Vista. The CPU is simply a reminder that helps you monitor your computer's [more…]
Share a Printer on Your Network
Because many households or offices have several computers but only one printer, you need to share the printer on your network. To let everyone on the network print on that printer, share it by following [more…]
How to Use Your PC's Sleep Mode
Sleep mode, once known as Stand By or Suspend mode, saves energy but doesn't quite turn the PC off. In Sleep mode, Windows saves what you're doing and then puts the computer to sleep — meaning into a special [more…]
Connect to and Share Files with Other PCs on Your Network
Even after you've set up your network, Vista stillmight not let you connect to and share files with other PCs on your network because of Windows security features. To connect to and share files with other [more…]
How to Protect an Excel 2007 Workbook
Excel 2007 includes a Protect Workbook command that prevents others from making changes to the layout of the worksheets in a workbook. You can assign a password when you protect a workbook so that only [more…]
Using the vi Text Editor in Solaris 9
In the world of Solaris, most files are plain text without fancy typographic material, whether text, shell scripts, Web pages, or even C programs. No bold, no multiple font colors, no included graphics [more…]
Mastering DOS Basics
You get work done on a computer by running a program. If you're lucky, somebody has set up your computer so that it automatically runs the program you need. Turn on the PC, and — zap! — there's your program [more…]
How to Configure Your Laptop for a Remote Desktop Connection
With Windows Vista, it's amazingly easy to set up the Remote Desktop feature so that you can work between your laptop and desktop computers. Keep in mind that you should use Remote Desktop only in a secure [more…]
Set Up Windows Vista to Connect to a Wireless Network
After you've set up your wireless network, you must tell Windows Vista to connect to it. You begin to connect to a wireless network from Vista's Start menu. [more…]
Vista's Hidden Menu Bar
To help you keep track of your computer's commands, Vista hides its menus inside the menu bar. In fact, Vista even hides every folder's menu bar. To bring them back, press Alt, and they drop into place [more…]
How to Share Your Laptop's Internet Access with Another PC
You can share your Internet access by connecting your laptop with a non-wireless computer. First, you need to connect your laptop with the other computer by using a standard Ethernet cable. [more…]
How to Synchronize Files between Your Laptop and Your Desktop PC
When you return from traveling with your laptop and modified files, you can use Windows Briefcase's synchronizing feature to ensure that those files you modified on your laptop are now modified on the [more…]
How to Find Your Laptop's MAC Address in Windows XP
If you access WiFi networks from your laptop, these networks may sometimes want to know your laptop's MAC Address. Some wireless networks restrict access to only those computers they know, so the network [more…]
How to Move or Copy Files to Another Folder
Moving files and copying files to another folder are straightforward operations. When moving a file, you delete it from its original location. When you copy a file, you duplicate it in another location [more…]
Back Up Your Computer
Face it: Hard drives eventually die. To make sure your files, photos, and other important documents are safe, you need to back up your computer to another source [more…]


text:
Economical and practical for handling rubber cement, other type adhesives, and paints. Constructed of non-rusting metal parts, Best Test Dispensers are available in translucent plastic. Brush is 1/2 in. wide with 1 in. bristles; the length is adjustable.
Ask a question about Rubber Cement Dispensers Ask a question about this product
Average User Rating: Based on (1 Review)
5 1
Sue B. from Moorhead, MN says:
This dispenser has a nice wide brush that is great for students when they need to cover a lot of area.
Please wait...
You May Also Like...
How to get VIP Club Prices
Anyone can be a VIP Member with:
Only $25/year
Your email will not be shared. We will only use your email address to respond to your question. When asking your question, please be as descriptive as possible, it will allow us to give you the most accurate answer possible.
Please wait...
Please wait...


text:
Sugestões, itinerários e curiosidades: pormenor
14 Junho 2011
Path of the of the Gods
The Amalfi Coast is known for its beautiful sea. But if you climb the hills which surround the peninsula, it turns out one of the most fascinating of the world: the Path of the Gods.
A pretty route that starts from Bomerano winds along the slopes of Praiano to Positano and up to Nocelle.
The charm of the panorama dazzles visitors with continuous, surprising changes of scenes.
It's available a guided walk on the Path of the Gods.


text:
5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 19: First Successful Autism Genome-Wide Association Study Results
In honor of the anniversary of Autism Speaks' founding on Feb 25, for the next 25 days we will be sharing stories about the many significant scientific advances that have occurred during our first five years together. Our 19th item, First Successful Autism Genome-Wide Association Study Results, is from Autism Speaks' Top 10 Autism Research Events of 2009.
Advances in technology and analytical methods over the past several years have enabled a better understanding of genetic risk factors for ASD. The human genome has over 6 billion DNA nucleotides. Until recently, it has been extremely difficult for scientists to compare two groups of individuals – one affected by a condition versus a comparison group – in terms of their detailed DNA because such comparisons require the analysis of at least half a million to a million individual locations in the genome of thousands of people. New methods, called Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), have now made it possible to perform such comparisons and identify single changes in DNA nucleotides as specific genetic risk factors. Although this powerful technology has already produced exciting findings in other complex diseases, it wasn't until 2009 that GWAS studies finally began to bear fruit for autism. In the Spring and again in the Fall, researchers reported successful application of GWAS technology to ASD.
GWAS is a powerful analysis technique that allows researchers to sift through hundreds of million of bits of genetic data to identify changes to the genetic code that are associated with a disease. Because the approach is not based on any specific biological hypothesis, scientists can cast the broadest experimental net possible, and use sophisticated statistical methods to establish the disease association. In recent years, GWAS has been successful in identifying susceptibility genes for such diverse conditions as macular degeneration, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and bipolar disorder. In April 2009, a large team of scientists led by investigators at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, reported results from the first successful GWAS study in autism. Tens of thousands of DNA samples are required for GWAS to produce meaningful results, so working with collaborators that included members of the Autism Genome Project, the researchers pooled samples from the Autism Speaks-funded Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) combined with many other collections. The result was identification of a DNA variant associated with the genes cadherin 10 and 9, which are responsible for creating molecules that facilitate the formation of neural connectivity. This finding is consistent with accumulating evidence suggesting abnormal interactions between neurons may be at the core of the deficits seen in autism.
The idea that faulty connections between neurons plays a major role in ASD was further supported with the publication of the second autism GWAS study in October. Also working with AGRE and members of the Autism Speaks-funded Autism Genome Project, a collaboration led by investigators from Boston's Autism Consortium and Johns Hopkins University used a very different statistical approach to discover an association between ASD and the gene semaphorin-5A. Similar to the cadherins identified in the first study, semaphorin 5A is thought to play an important role in neural development.
Taken together, these two groundbreaking studies confirm the potential for GWAS to make successful contributions to our understanding of autism genetics. Remarkably, out of the approximately 20,000 different human genes the experiments could have identified, the genetic variations that were uncovered are genes involved in brain development, serving to expand and reinforce our current thinking about biological mechanisms of autism. Like all new findings, they continue to focus the attention of the scientific community on the next directions for research and exploration.
Update since this story was published: DNA technology has once again advanced dramatically. New high-throughput techniques have finally made it possible to sequence entire stretches of genes, known as exons, in large numbers of patients. At the end of 2009, stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act were awarded to investigators from the Autism Genome Project and the Autism Consortium who will use these new techniques to conduct a very detailed examination of 1,000 different genes linked to autism using several thousands of families who have kindly provided their DNA.


text:
Becoming a more effective philanthropist is a journey. Our guide helps you diagnose where you are on this path, offers targeted questions to answer, and practical steps to take for each stage, using real-life examples.
With so many deserving causes in the world, getting clarity on how to translate your beliefs and values into philanthropic goals and strategies can feel impossible. This toolkit—complete with worksheets and checklists—can help.
Looking for a guide on how to create more effective philanthropy today? Use this short document to find key resources for getting started.
Giving away money is easy. Getting ever-improving results for your money is a lot harder. Confronting six essential questions can help you achieve the success you want.
For many philanthropists, tackling society's toughest problems instills a profound sense of meaning and satisfaction. Here's what that means for nine donors.
Want to get further with your philanthropy faster? Leapfrog over five traps that philanthropists often fall into.
Getting the best possible results with your philanthropy and preserving important social bonds can sometimes require trade-offs. This guide helps you balance strategy while honoring your family relationships.
After visiting Afghanistan, Connie Duckworth knew she had to do something.
A young Stanley Druckenmiller was inspired by the example of George Soros.
Darren Walker traded success on Wall Street for a career in philanthropy.
Pierre Omidyar discusses his move away from a traditional foundation.


text:
What is FNDDS?
FNDDS is a database that provides the nutrient values for foods and beverages reported in What We Eat in America, the dietary intake component of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
How can FNDDS be used?
Because FNDDS is used to generate the nutrient intake data files for What We Eat in America, NHANES, it is not required to estimate nutrient intakes from the survey. FNDDS is made available for researchers to review the nutrient profiles for specific foods and beverages as well as their associated portions and recipes. Such detailed information makes it possible for researchers to conduct enhanced analysis of dietary intakes. One example might be, looking across all breakfast cereals, what are the nutrient attributes of those most frequently consumed? FNDDS can also be used in other dietary research studies to determine the amounts of nutrients/food components in foods and beverages.
Applications of FNDDS
FNDDS Release
FNDDS is released every two-years in conjunction with the WWEIA, NHANES dietary data release. The FNDDS is available for free download from the FSRG website. To receive an email notice from FSRG when a new version of FNDDS or other survey related products are released, join the FSRG listserv.
FNDDS Data Files
FNDDS consists of up to 12 separate but linked data files. See Files at a Glance for what's included in each file. The FNDDS documentation provides information on the database development and updates, detailed definitions, and formatting of the data files. Each version of FNDDS is available in three formats -
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FNDDS differ from dietary intake data in What We Eat in America, NHANES?
The What We Eat in America (WWEIA), NHANES dietary intake data are based on 24-hour recalls collected using the USDA Automated Multiple-Pass Method. FNDDS provides the nutrient profiles for every food and beverage reported in WWEIA, NHANES.
How does FNDDS differ from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard reference (SR)?
FNDDS is designed for analysis of dietary intake data and contains no missing nutrient values. SR is designed for dissemination of food composition data. The FNDDS represents foods/beverages as consumed by the U.S. population and contains many additional items not in SR.
What are the differences between each release of FNDDS?
For each new version of FNDDS, foods/beverages, portions, and nutrient values are reviewed and updated. Foods/beverages are added based on changes in consumption and the marketplace, new or updated nutrients are provided, and other enhancements are added. FNDDS is released every 2 years in conjunction with the What We Eat in America, NHANES dietary data release. To receive an email notice from FSRG when a new version of FNDDS is released, join the FSRG listserv.
What nutrients are included in FNDDS?
There are 65 nutrient and food components included in FNDDS. The number of nutrients has increased over the years. Click on List of Nutrients to see the full list and the years they were added.
Can WWEIA, NHANES data be analyzed with a version of FNDDS created for a different survey period?
FNDDS is updated and released every 2 years in conjunction with the What We Eat in America, NHANES dietary data release. Each version is developed for use with a specific survey period to reflect the foods/beverages and corresponding nutrient values for that timeframe. FNDDS is not required to use the dietary intake data files. However, when FNDDS is used for additional analysis or reference, use the version associated with a given survey.
How often will the FNDDS be updated? How can users know when the database is updated?
FNDDS is updated and released every 2 years in conjunction with the What We Eat in America, NHANES dietary data release. To receive an email notice from FSRG when a new version of FNDDS is released, join the FSRG listserv.


text:
How many times have you watched the Grammys and have seen performers that are now able to draw at least 10,000 to each concert - yet you "coulda" seen them "back in the day," in a small venue, and for an affordable price? But you didn't. Instead, you spewed excuses: You weren't sure of their music. You really hadn't heard of them. Yada, yada, yada.Well, if you miss Delta Rae and ZZ Ward's appearance at the Vilar Performing Arts Center tonight, you'll likely have a "woulda, coulda, shoulda" moment. The music of Delta Rae has the richness of Americana music. It's a blend of gospel, bluegrass, blues and pop, touched off with a deep-rooted tradition of storytelling and folklore. Begun by siblings Ian and Eric Holljes, then joined by childhood friend Elizabeth Hopkins and eventually their younger sister, Brittany, the group set about finding its collective voice and crafting poignant songs."Very early on I felt we had found something special," said Ian, who with his brother writes the lyrics. "It was really the uniting of the four voices, a type of music that resonated with me. Just to be in the thick of it is amazing. We sing with such heart that you just lose yourself in it." In 2010, with the addition of drummer, Mike McKee and bassist Grant Emerson, a lot of the songs evolved through live performances, and the band was off and running."North Carolina folk-rockers Delta Rae caused a stir and earned a standing ovation with a set highlighted by the stunning, spiritual-sounding 'Bottom of the River,' in which dirge-like percussion was provide by drums, drum sticks and an aluminum trash can pummeled with a length of chain," wrote freelance writer Robert Lelievre about Delta Rae's recent performance at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival. "This was one of those festival acts that people will probably be buzzing about for days to come."'Dirty shine'Then there's ZZ Ward - Zsuzsanna Ward - who will join Delta Rae, bringing her unapologetic blend of hip-hop, blues and pop, paired with smoky vocals. Ward got her start in a blues band fronted by her father when she was 12 and at age 16 took her first stab at rapping. Besides being an accomplished singer/songwriter, Ward can play guitar, piano and harmonica. She calls her music "dirty shine," the bone-deep wail of the blues crossed with the big-city gloss of cutting-edge hip-hop. "I grew up listening to both blues and hip-hop," Ward said. "My parents got me into the blues and my brother loved hip-hop, so I used to steal his CDs."After venturing into a hip-hop club and talking the "dude in charge," as Ward describes him, into allowing her to sing his choruses, she soon began crafting hooks for rappers and she became a songwriter in her own right. "People want to know what my music is, because they're comfortable with what they know," Ward explains. "But I'm just doing what's authentic to me. I like the stories that rap artists tell in their songs. They talk about life and their experiences and that speaks to me."'Going to be a star'Ward has an eclectic group of idols from Muddy Waters, Big Mama Thornton and especially Tina Turner, whom she says sings in a way that "leaves no separation between her and the song." "Tina puts everything she has into her performance," Ward said. "That's what I want to do."When it comes to hip-hop, Ward's influences include Jay Z, Nas, OutKast and 'Lil Kim. These days she digs Kendrick Lamar and Azealia Banks, to name a few.Ward's been on Leno, Last Call with Carson Daly, and so far her music has been featured on ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars, MTV's Awkward and promos for ABC's Nashville. Her first album "Til the Casket Drops" was released in October. The accolades keep coming in: "Have you heard ZZ Ward yet? She is going to be a star," according to NPR.But, perhaps, the Chicago Tribune said it best about Ward's music. "Its roots are in the blues, liberally spiked with New Orleans drawl. She howls and hammers on that guitar of hers, ripping into each tune like it's the last one of the set. So, what are you waiting for? Go hear her."Don't let woulda, coulda, shoulda become your mantra.
Back to: News
January 30, 2013
Follow News


text:
Phil Rockstroh, a self-confessed gasbag monologist, is a poet and a musician who lives in the East Village section of New York City. For many years he was the de facto ghost writer for the endlessly touring, perpetually self-promoting, performance "poet"/musician, Chris Chandler, with whom Phil shares writing blame for Protection from All this Safety, a book of poetry and satire (Portals Press, 1997, ISBN: 0916620301).
Rockstroh has had short fiction, poetry, comedy, commentary and satire published online and in print in numerous publications (e.g., Silver Web Literary Magazine, Thin Ice, Brutarian), a few anthologies such as "From a Bend in the River," as well as set to music for various independent record labels on tapes and CDs. His work has been and is performed in venues from coffee houses to large folk festivals nationwide.


text:
Welcome to the Intelius Privacy FAQ. This page was last updated on February 16, 2006.
Intelius is very sensitive to the privacy and security concerns that individuals have expressed regarding personal information and its use. The following pages, presented in a Question and Answer format, outline general information about Intelius, our customers, and the information we distribute. These pages contain answers to the following questions:
What is Intelius?
Intelius is an individual reference service, a company that provides information used to help identify and locate individuals.
Intelius provides information solutions for consumers and small businesses using public records and publicly available information. Our products help people find other people, verify the identities of individuals they encounter, manage risk and ensure personal safety.
Intelius is not a consumer credit reporting agency, and we do not compile mailing lists or consumer marketing data.
Additionally, we do not maintain any databases of non-public individual financial data, such as individual credit reports, tax records, employment information or bank information. Intelius also does not have any individual's medical records, and Intelius does not collect or distribute any information about race, religious preference, medical history, lifestyle, political preference, or friends to any customers.
Finally, although Intelius does offer access to "white pages" telephone directories, your telephone number is not available in these databases if you have a non-published telephone number.
How do Intelius customers use the data they obtain from Intelius? Are there any restrictions on customers can use the data?
Our customers are individuals and small businesses that use our data to locate people and for personal security and risk management purposes. Our customers use our information to locate distant relatives or old friends as well as ex-spouses who are past-due on child support. They also may verify the identity of individuals with whom they do business, such as the owners of their day care facility or a seller of goods over the Internet.
Our customers do have restrictions on how they can use our information. Every Intelius customer enters into an agreement with Intelius that restricts the customer's use of our data. Our customers agree to use our data only for legal purposes, and they also agree not to use our information in ways that might be harmful or embarrassing to others.
Additionally, because Intelius is not a consumer credit reporting agency, Intelius does not permit any of its customers to use it information in connection with consumer credit transactions. Intelius also forbids its customers from using its data for employee background checks, or residential tenant screening.Intelius takes these restrictions very seriously. In the event we believe that a customer has misused our information, we will address the matter and terminate the subscriber. Additionally, if a customer uses our information in a criminal or harmful manner, we will contact appropriate law enforcement agencies. Our customers agree that we can disclose information about them and their searches to law enforcement agencies in the event we suspect they have misused our information.
What kind of data does Intelius distribute?
Intelius provides online access to public records such as real estate deeds, lawsuit filings, liens, professional licensing records, and other information filed by individuals and businesses with local, state and federal agencies.
Other Intelius information includes publicly available data complied by third parties from published telephone directories. Intelius is not a consumer credit reporting agency, and we do not compile mailing lists or consumer marketing data.
Additionally, we do not maintain any databases of non-public individual financial data, such as individual credit reports, tax records, employment information or bank information. Intelius also does not have any individual's medical records, and Intelius does not collect or distribute any information about your race, religious preference, medical history, lifestyle, political preference or friends to any customers.
Finally, although Intelius does offer access to "white pages" telephone directories, your telephone number is not available in these databases if you have a non-published telephone number. All of the information contained in our databases is available from many other sources, such as the public records custodians and private data compilers. For example, home addresses are available from county land records, tax assessor files, and telephone directories. Additionally, many companies retrieve and publish public records, and many government agencies and private information vendors now make their records available electronically and over the Internet.
What's the difference between public records, publicly available information, and non-public information?
These terms refer to the source of the information. The following definitions have been agreed upon by various information industry and government groups:
Public Records are compiled by various public offices and agencies with the intent and for the purpose of being made publicly available. Examples of public records include real estate records, lien filings, business entity filings (such as corporate registrations), lawsuit information and court dockets, court decisions, and birth, marriage, and divorce.
Publicly Available Information generally originates with the individual himself or herself and is provided in the course of routine business transactions, such as ordering telephone service, placing catalog orders, making retail purchases, and joining book clubs. Published telephone numbers, household demographics, street addresses, and church and school alumni directory information all fall within the category of publicly available information. Information contained in newspapers and magazines (such as news reports and birth, death and marriage notices) is also considered to be publicly available.
Private or Non-Public Information is not generally available from public records or commercial sources. Non-public information includes information that is protected from disclosure by law or by custom, such as medical records, employment records, tax returns, and personal financial records. It's important to note that the status of information depends on the information's source. A certain piece of information may be a matter of public record as well as publicly available and non-public. For example, your home address may be contained in a public record (such as the deed to your property that is on file in your county's real property records office). Your address may be publicly available from your local telephone directory, and your address may be contained in a non-public database, such as a credit bureau database.
Many people incorrectly believe that some information, such as Social Security numbers or mothers' maiden names, is always non-public. This is not true. For example, while individuals may believe that their mother's maiden name is a "private" fact (and while credit grantors may treat this data as private or secure), birth records are public record in every state. Since birth records typically contain the maiden name of the maternal parent, it's public record. Similarly, Social Security numbers are often included in public records, such as lawsuit filings and bankruptcy records.
How can I remove my information from the Intelius public records databases?
Submit your opt out request online
Public records are available from the official public records custodian or repository to anyone who requests them. In order for any database of public records to be useful, the databases must contain all of the information in the public records offices. Our data files must accurately reflect the underlying public records, and we do not remove or suppress any information that is both accurate and publicly available. There are exceptions to this rule, as a courtesy we allow law enforcement, certain government officials or employees, and individuals with court protection orders the option to opt out their information.
If you have a compelling privacy or security issue, you may wish to contact the official custodians of those public records that contain sensitive information about you, such as your county's land records office, to determine how to remove your information from the public record. (The process of having public records sealed typically requires a court order.) This process will ensure that the information is not available to the public, to Intelius, or to any other public records information provider.
As a courtesy we can 'opt out' your specific information from the Intelius People Search service. What this means is that your name as it appears in a particular record and the associated identifying information such as your address and phone number will be suppressed if you request this in the manner described below. However, please note that any time your identifying information appears in a public record in a manner which is different from the record you opted out, it will again appear in our system. (For example, if your address or area code changes your new information will again appear unless you opt out the new record.) There also are many other public records search services which are not owned by Intelius and your request that we opt out your information will not prevent your information from appearing on these other services.
In order for Intelius to "opt out" your public information from being viewable on the Intelius website, we need to verify your identity and require you to complete the online opt out request or send a faxed proof of identity. Proof of identity can be a state issued ID card or driver's license or a Notarized Identification Verification Form. If you are faxing a copy of your driver's license, we require that you cross out the photo and the driver's license number. We only need to see the name, address and date of birth. Please fax to 425-974-6194 and allow 7-14 days to process your request.
Each individual that wishes to be opted out of Intelius must be accompanied by proof of identity and address. We will only be processing opt out requests we receive by an online opt out request or fax and no request will be processed without complete information. Requests for opt out will not be processed over the phone or via email.
How can I limit the amount of advertising mail and telephone solicitations that I get?
Although Intelius does not sell mailing lists, you may wish to contact the Direct Marketing Association if you are concerned about unwanted mail or telephone solicitations, or about the collection of marketing data about you. This association maintains a list of individuals who do not want to receive telephone solicitations, advertising mail, product offers and catalogues. The DMA's addresses are:
Direct Marketing Association
Direct Marketing Association
You can also visit the DMA's web site at www.the-dma.org.
Please note that information used for marketing purposes originates from many common transactions that you enter into every day. For example, marketing information about the names and ages of your family members may originate with catalog orders placed by you, children's magazine subscriptions, promotional surveys and product registration cards. Compilations of marketing data generally are updated on an almost-continuous basis with information gathered from numerous sources.
New information is generated each time you or a family or household member enters into a routine transaction such as using a frequent shopper card, entering a contest, ordering from a catalog, or submitting your name to a school or association directory. This new information finds its way into the publicly available sources through the constant updating. Accordingly, it is wrong to think of marketing data (or publicly available information generally) as being contained in discrete, static databases from which particular records can be deleted or suppressed. Rather, the information is continuously updated and supplemented and is capable of being cross-referenced with other compilations of similar information.
In addition to subscribing to the DMA's Preference Services, there are steps that you can take to help limit the amount of personal information about you that is collected for marketing purposes:
Do not disclose your residential address or phone number to others. On your personal checks, use a post office box or business address and a business phone number. If you do provide your residential address and phone number, ask how it will be used and how you can restrict any further use. Tell businesses that you do not wish to be on their mailing lists and that you do not want them to provide your name, address and phone number to other companies. Have a non-published residential telephone number (neither available in the printed directory or from directory assistance) or a "non-listed" number (not printed in the directory but available from directory assistance). CD-ROMs containing nationwide listings of telephone directories are now readily and cheaply available from computer and discount stores. Nationwide telephone directories are also available on the internet, and there is no charge for internet users to search these directories. If your address and phone number are in a directory, they are widely available. If your address is included in the local directory, it will also be in the nationwide directories. Do not complete street directory information forms (e.g., a request to complete street address information for a commercially published directory other than a telephone book). These directories include alumni directories, church directories, employer directories, etc. Avoid ordering products or services by telephone. If you do, inform the merchant that you do not want your name, address and telephone number given to others. Not only do the national catalog retailers capture and store your personal information, but local retailers such as pizza delivery services capture your phone number and generally have your name and address displayed on their screen merely to be confirmed by you. Avoid completing product warranty or registration cards, consumer surveys, preferred buyer promotions and the like. Also avoid using preferred shopper, store discount or check cashing cards. These cards generally permit the retailer to compile lifestyle information -- number, ages and sex of people in the household, income level, and similar information -- which is then used to compile targeted mailing lists which are sold for marketing purposes. HOWEVER, do complete registration cards (at least providing your address) for products where recall notices might be critical, such as infant car seats. Indicate on the card that you do not want your information used for targeted marketing. Use Caller I.D. blocking to prevent your phone number from being displayed when you call companies or order products.
How do I contact the Direct Marketing Association?
Direct Marketing Association
Direct Marketing Association
Or you can visit the DMA online at www.the-dma.org.
How can I protect my Social Security number and other personal information about me?
Although many people believe that their Social Security numbers are private, Social Security numbers are available from many different sources. For example, Social Security numbers are often contained in public records, such as death certificates, driving records, bankruptcy filings and lien documents. To protect yourself from fraud, avoid using your Social Security number as your "unique" identifying number unless you are required to so by law. (For example, you will be required to provide your Social Security number for banking and tax purposes.) You can legally refuse to provide your Social Security number to private businesses unless it is required for governmental purposes (such as tax withholding).
However, some businesses, such as utilities, may require another form of
identification or even a deposit if you do not give them your Social Security number, and some business may decline to extend credit to you unless you provide your
Social Security number to them.
What do I do if I have questions about my consumer credit report?
If you have questions about your credit report, you may wish to contact the three main consumer credit reporting agencies. These
companies can remove your name from their marketing lists, and they can provide you with a copy of your current credit report. Each
company also has procedures for correcting any inaccuracies that you may find in your credit report.
Experian (formerly TRW): 1-800-682-7654 connects you to a recording that has instructions for requesting copies of credit reports if you have been denied credit, employment or insurance. You may also request a complimentary annual credit report. Consumer Assistance at 1-800-422-4879 connects you to a representative that can assist with more specific requests. Visit Experian online at www.experian.com.
Equifax: 1-800-685-1111 connects you to a recording that directs you to another toll free number in your local area. Your local number connects you to a recording that addresses requests for copies of your credit report and what to do if you disagree with information on the report. Visit Equifax online at www.equifax.com.
Trans Union: Consumer Relations at 1-800-851-2674 connects you to a recording that addresses requests for copies of your credit report or to speak with a representative. Visit Trans Union online at www.transunion.com.
What do I do if I am the victim of identity theft or my information is incorrect?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person's personal information (such as name, Social Security number, credit card numbers
or bank account numbers) to conceal crimes or get credit fraudulently. Identity theft is a crime. If you believe that you are a victim of identity theft, there are several important steps that you should take:
First, report the crime to the police promptly and get a police report.
Second, contact the three main credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and Trans Union) to get copies of your credit report - fraud
victims are entitled to free copies - and ask about the agencies' fraud alert services.
Complete the FTC's ID Theft Affidavit form (www.consumer.gov/idtheft). Inform the credit grantors who have extended credit to the thief in writing about the situation and enclose copies of the police report and the ID Theft Affidavit. Keep copies of all letters you send and keep notes of any follow-up calls that you have with credit grantors, including the date, the name of person who called, and what was discussed.
Contact the Social Security Administration if someone is using your Social Security number. Contact your bank and credit card companies if someone is using your bank account, checking account or credit card numbers. Identity theft can be a costly and devastating crime for its victims as well as for the credit grantors who are defrauded. For more information about identity theft and consumer fraud, you may wish to visit the Federal Trade Commission consumer identity theft web site at www.consumer.gov/idtheft. Additional information can be found at Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, www.privacyrights.org.
Who do I contact if I have questions about Intelius?
If you have questions about Intelius information policies, privacy or related questions, please contact our Consumer Affairs Department. The mailing address is as follows:
Safe and secure online transactions
Intelius.com is concerned about the safety and security of our customers. We have put a number of technological protections in place to ensure that our transaction process is safe and that our customers' information is secure.
Safety and Security Tips