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A Future-Focused Forum Turns 20
In his introductory address to The Beverage Forum 2013 Michael Bellas, founder, chairman and CEO of Beverage Marketing Corporation and co-chair of the conference, painted a picture of a future that will make today's beverage world look "primitive and underdeveloped by comparison."
Bellas' speech set the future-focused tone for the rest of this year's Forum, which celebrated its 20th anniversary at the
Conrad Hotel in Lower Manhattan when it was held over the course of two days in May. From Bellas' speech on, there was one main theme that seemed to be on just about everyone's mind: the rise of the millennial generation. Whether it was how to market to them or what beverages appeal to them, many of The Beverage Forum's speakers had something to say about a demographic shift that may have even more of an impact than that of the baby boomer generation.
This year's Beverage Forum Lifetime Achievement Award went to Harold Honickman, chairman, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of New York, Inc. & Affiliated Companies, a man whom Bellas called "a visionary in the beverage bottling and distribution business."
The Small Company of the Year award went to Washington State's TalkingRain, whose Sparkling Ice drink, has been an enormous success with sales skyrocketing recently. And finally, Large Company of the Year award went to Anheuser-Busch InBev. —Andrew Kaplan
The Innovation Equation
AB InBev's Edmond talks new brand execution.
Innovation in the beer market is a bit of a balancing act. So said Luiz Fernando Edmond, president, North America of Anheuser-Busch InBev, who also accepted AB InBev's Large Company of the Year award.
"If you go back historically, in the past 10 years we have had years when we've introduced a lot of innovations and years we had nothing," Edmond told Beverage Marketing Corporation chairman and CEO Michael Bellas in a Beverage Forum keynote interview. "The best years we had were when we introduced one or two big things [versus] a lot of small things. If you're doing innovations just to tell people you're doing innovations and it's doing nothing for your brands, it's better not to do it."
Edmond added that the market can expect to see innovations coming out of not only the U.S. business unit, but globally as well. A recent innovation that has been performing well has been the company's Bud Light Platinum brand. The brand debuted as the No. 14 beer brand on Chicago-based market research firm SymphonyIRI Group's list of top beer brands across multiple retail channels.
But, Edmond cautions, "We don't want to be extending the brands too much to the point where you're diluting the base brands."
As far as engaging millennials, "You have to engage consumers every day," he said. "The job of a brand the size of Bud Light is to recruit consumers every single day." —Jeff Cioletti
Crowning Achievement
Hackett details the ride to becoming the No. 3 beer company in the U.S.
It's been an interesting and ultimately, few would deny, rewarding year for Crown Imports and the company's president, Bill Hackett, was more than happy to talk about it with Beverage Marketing Corp. CEO Michael Bellas in a keynote interview.
"This is something we never envisioned achieving," Hackett said. "We have the opportunity to literally do whatever we want to in the beer space."
He was referring to the final outcome of the regulatory roller coaster ride that ultimately made Crown the No. 3 beer producer and marketer in the U.S.
Early this year the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) put the brakes on Anheuser-Busch InBev's acquisition of the remaining 50 percent of Grupo Modelo that it hadn't already owned. A-B InBev and the DOJ agreed on a revised deal in April, which made Crown and its parent Constellation Brands the clear winners in the agreement. Crown became a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation—it had previously shared ownership in a JV with Modelo. Constellation also took ownership of Modelo's state-of-the-art brewing facility in Piedras Negras, Mexico and topped off the deal with an exclusive perpetual brand license in the U.S. to import, market and sell Corona and the Modelo brands Crown had already been marketing and the freedom to develop brand extensions and innovations for the U.S. market.
"When [the DOJ] came out with the lawsuit against the deal, we were all upset," he said. "But it turned out they were our best friends. It's a non-terminable license in perpetuity. Essentially we own these brands for the U.S. market and, by the way, we have a brewery." —J.C.
Marketing Magic
Patrón's McDonnell has a few tricks up his sleeve to lure millennials.
The keynote by Patrón Spirits president, international and COO John McDonnell marked a bona fide first in Beverage Forum history: Never before has someone kicked off their presentation with a magic trick. With the help of a colleague, he put cards with the words "innovation," "millennials" and "technology" into a clear box, covered the box with a purple shroud, instructed the audience to shout "Patrón" and finally uncovered the box to reveal that that the cards had been "magically" replaced by a whole lot of dollar bills. "If we pay attention this morning," McDonnell said, "we can all make a lot of money."
And pay attention the audience did to a speech that intertwined the three themes placed into the box. He spent a fair portion of the session addressing the millennial market, itself a major theme of this year's Beverage Forum. "This generation spends 14 percent more time interacting with their mobile device than any other age group," he said. "We always have to make sure that our online communications work well not just on the computer screen but with a mobile device."
McDonnell also demonstrated how the company has leveraged the likes of YouTube and Facebook to reach consumers who pay less and less attention to traditional advertising. —J.C.
The Price (Could Very Well Be) Right
PepsiCo's Carey Pitches Hybrid Everyday Value
Albert Carey, CEO of PepsiCo Americas Beverages, touched on a pricing strategy which, if applied properly, could potentially be game-changing for the perpetually challenged carbonated soft drink category: Hybrid Everyday Value (EDV).
The idea stems from common holiday pricing practices among CSD companies. "We're way too dependent on deep discounts of 12- and 24-packs during the holidays," Carey explained. "We've also trained consumers to buy [CSDs] on deal only. We've trained the consumer to wait until the price goes down, then load up and fill the garage until the price goes down again. What has happened is this has made the economics very challenging, not just for us, but for retail. The question is, is there a way to moderate price on holidays, so you can afford to take the price down for more weeks of the year?"
During the 12 big holiday weeks of the year, the category does 50 percent of its business and the other half during the remaining 40 weeks, Carey pointed out to the audience.
"Just think about the warehouse rentals, the overtime pay and other costs when you're loading up for these holiday periods, not to mention the morale of the sales people who don't sell much during the other 40 weeks," he added. "What if you took that [deal] price up a click and used that money to pay for more weeks of discounting and drop to a price [during those other weeks] that the consumer will actually react to?"—J.C.
From Venturing to Value
Coca-Cola VEB president Deryck van Rensburg tackles brand equity.
It's been about five years since Coca-Cola North America's Deryck van Rensburg took the stage to talk about the then-fledgling Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB) business unit over which he presides. At that time the division was in the early phases of moving from idea to strategy and taking that strategy and executing against it. When the VEB president returned to address the Forum audience in late May, he explained that the unit has moved passed those initial stages and has entered a new one. "The phase we're in now is one I would describe as moving from execution to significance," van Rensburg said.
VEB is a sort of incubator for up-and-coming brands. Honest Tea was a brand it initially bought a minority stake in and ultimately acquired the rest. Other brands include Fuze and Core Power. —J.C.
Breaking Down Barriers
The director of drinktec highlights this year's trade fair.
Petra Westphal, drinktec's exhibition director, discussed what's new at the trade show in September, including the Innovation Flow Lounge where, marketing meets technology. "We want to make sure that those two target groups talk to each other because in Germany 70 percent of new beverage products fail. This wouldn't have happened if the marketing experts talked to technology experts." —Andrew Kaplan
Keeping it Real
How do you get through to millennials?
What's the one word for beverage brand marketers to keep in mind when trying to appeal to the increasingly important millennial generation? The panelists who composed the session "Meeting the Marketing Challenge of the Millennials" at this year's Beverage Forum were quick to agree: authenticity. "It's about how do you express yourself in a way that does feel authentic. You really have to walk the walk and not just talk the talk with millennials. That's a very important aspect for them," explained Chris Fehrnstrom, chief marketing officer, Constellation Brands, Inc. Joining him on the panel were Andrew England, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, MillerCoors and Brett O'Brien, senior vice president and general manager, Gatorade. —A.K.
A Crafty Mix
Artisanal distillers and brewers share the stage.
Craft brewing and distilling are revolutionizing the beverage alcohol marketplace and attendees at this year's Beverage Forum were able to hear from the founders of four such companies on a panel titled: "Artisanal Brews and Spirits Address Consumers, One at a Time."
Moderating the panel, Beverage World Editor in Chief Jeff Cioletti pointed out craft brewing was up 15 percent in volume last year, and about 17 percent in revenue, and over the past five years was up a total of about 56 percent, according to the Brewers Association. Furthermore, last year craft gained about 0.8 share points to reach about 6.5 percent of overall U.S. beer volume.
Craft spirits last year accounted for just under 1 percent of the market, or about 1.2 million cases. Cioletti estimated about 250-300 craft distillers currently exist in the U.S. Between 2010 and 2012, the segment's grown about 71 percent in volume.
Sharing their experience on the craft brewing front were Gary Fish, CEO and founder, Deschutes Brewery, Inc. and Steve Hindy, co-founder, president & chairman of the Brooklyn Brewery. Fish explained that Deschutes has "been in a perpetual state of construction and growth" while Hindy told a story about how he came up with Brooklyn Brewery after years as a war correspondent in the Middle East. On the distilling side, Andrew Auerda explained the story behind Philadelphia distilling, which he founded in 2005, and David Pickerell, master distiller of Hillrock Estate Distillery, explained how to succeed in an increasingly competitive industry: "You have to do something that gives you a little bit of spin, a little bit unique. In the craft world it really helps if the distilled products represent the owner in tone, style and character." —A.K.
Fuel for Thought
Entrepreneurs offer tips on what works.
It's never been easy for a new beverage to become a success. But three that have done just that—and done so by successfully capturing the attention of the emerging millennial generation—shared their experiences. The panel was moderated by Brian Sudano, managing partner, Beverage Marketing Corp., BMC Strategic Associates, and included Kara Goldin, founder & CEO, Hint Inc.; Paddy Spence, CEO of Zevia and Ben Weiss, CEO & Founder of bai Brands, inc.
Spence shared his experience with Zevia, the first brand to use stevia in CSDs. In terms of millennial values, given the fast-paced technological world, Spence said, "There's a real desire for simplicity and products that are back to basics. And we find that especially true in this carbonated soft drinks category."
Added Goldin, "Millennials really want to understand brands that have stories and if you have a product that tastes great, even better.
And Weiss explained that sometimes the simplest tools work. For him, it was a $29 table from CostCo that allows for sampling of his beverage, bai. —A.K.
Word on the Street
The ever-popular Wall Street Panel returns.
Caroline Levy, managing director-Beverages/HPC, CLSA, moderated a panel of Wall St. vets who touched on the troubled CSD category. Mark Swartzberg, Managing Director, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc., said he thinks the price discipline that PepsiCo Americas Beverages' Al Carey had previously spoken about was one potential "silver lining," while Bonnie Herzog, managing director, Wells Fargo Securitites, LLC., added that from her experience pricing discipline had helped offset declines in tobacco. Asked about Soda Stream, John Faucher, managing director JP Morgan Chase, said, "I don't believe this is a revolution. Do I think it can have a very, very slight impact on the market? Potentially." —A.K.


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A perfect combination. The Nuance wine finer and cork screw is a great pairing of design and function. The Nuance cork screw is perfect for both traditionel corks and the new plastic corks that are getting quite common in many winerys around the world. The foil is cut cleanly and precisely with the sharp wheel. The dual action loosen the cork before it is effortlessly and elegantly pulled. Once the wine bottle is open, the Wine Finer allows you to decant a bottle of wine in just 30 seconds while pouring it into the glasses. The elegant pourer filters out all sediments, pieces of cork and tartar, while a rushing sound of bubbles gives evidence of the efficient oxidizing process. The drip catcher ensures that not a drop is spilled instead the wine runs back into the bottle. A small close-fitting lid keeps any leftover wine fresh for later use.


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Gartner Forecasts 3.1% Growth in 2014 IT Spending
Research firm Gartner says global IT spending will grow by 3.1% in 2014, to $3.8 trillion, compared to almost no growth at all in 2013. The estimate, however, is half a percentage point lower than its previous estimate for IT spending growth in 2014.
The analysts said they curbed their estimates recently to take into account lower demand for telecom products and services, which they attributed to a growing number of consumers without land lines.
"The rate that consumers are shifting to wireless-only households, households with neither fixed line phone nor fixed line broadband, was higher in 2013 than we predicted and has a faster rate of substitution going forward," said Gartner analyst John Barber in an email.
According to Gartner, telecom services accounts for more than 40% of total IT spending, and will grow by just 1.2%, versus an earlier estimate of 1.9%.
The analysts also pointed to a December report in which Gartner said revelations of the National Security Agency's espionage activities represent "an ambiguous cloud risk" that could hurt U.S.-based vendors.
From the December 2013 report, "Revelations of National Surveillance Activities Should Inform Public Cloud Use Assessments," by analysts Jay Heiser, Carsten Casper, and Lawrence Pingree:
Although no direct evidence exists of monetary, competitive or legal impacts on any commercial cloud services customer, leaked information describing this form of government surveillance represents an ambiguous cloud risk that some buyers would prefer to avoid. While many non-U.S. businesses threaten to avoid U.S. providers due to surveillance allegations, less than 1% will change provider arrangements in 2014-2015 and fewer will avoid cloud provisioning altogether.
IT spending grew by a scant 0.4% in 2013.
Other highlights from Gartner's 2014 forecast:
- Enterprise software is expected to grow 6.8% to $320 billion (versus 5.2% in 2013);
- IT services is expected to grow by 4.5% to $963 billion (1.8% in 2013);
Spending on devices (including PCs, ultramobiles, mobile phones and tablets) contracted 1.2% in 2013.


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DNS Changer
DNS Changer Description
As of November 2011, many types of recent DNS Changer attacks have also used TDSS rootkits, banker Trojans and other forms of malicious software to enhance their spyware and security-lowering capabilities, and any attempt at removing DNS Changer should also include usage of anti-malware programs that can remove any additional PC threats.
The DNS Changer's Looming Internet Lockout Strikes This Monday
Although reputable entities such as Google, Facebook, various Internet service providers and even the FBI have all coordinated efforts to help DNS Changer victims, current reports indicate that countless thousands of DNS Changer-infected computers will still lose internet connectivity next Monday. This internet blackout date is the current date that's set for replacement DNS Changer servers to be taken down, which will leave PCs that are directed to those servers automatically without any ability to load even a single website.
There is a happy wrap up to this tale, but with a caveat: while DNS Changer's attacks were effectively halted with the closure of its malicious servers, and these servers were replaced with benign ones (this move was called Operation Ghostclick), these replacements are only up for a limited time. Our malware researchers have noted a sharp increase in assistance methods for victims of DNS Changer attacks as this Internet blackout date looms ever closer, including easy methods of detecting DNS Changer infections by visiting sites like www.dns-ok.us. Other popular sites, such as the Google search engine, have also taken to providing warning messages for infected computers as soon as they attempt to search or use another website-related feature. However, many computers remain infected by DNS Changer, and as long as its DNS alterations are still in place, affected computers will soon lose the ability to load any website at all.
This video illustrates the number of computers worldwide infected with DNSChanger every hour for the time period 01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012.
It should be stressed that since there may be no symptoms of a DNS Changer infection until the server shutdown date arrives, you shouldn't attempt to detect DNS Changer infections manually, particularly since they involve changes to sensitive system components. Our malware analysts recommend that you use a trustworthy brand of anti-malware application to detect and remove DNS Changer and its related changes, which can also be responsible for other attacks unless they're completely deleted. You can learn more on how threatening DNS Changer is from the 'DNS Changer Threatens Your Internet' video.
If DNS Changer or related PC threats prevent you from using appropriate software or visited PC security sites, boot your computer from a removable media device (such as a CD or USB drive) and proceed on from there with the uninfected OS. In rare cases where it's necessary, your ISP (among other sources) can also provide detailed instructions on DNS Changer removal.
The Unseen Dangers That Await with a DNS Changer Infection
Although DNS Changer can also be spread by other methods (most notably, via social networking-based links), most recent DNS Changer attacks have made use of TDSS rootkits to install themselves and gain access to the infected PC. DNS Changer is designed to attack Windows computers and does this in a very broad way – by abusing DNS settings to intercept and transmit online traffic. This allows DNS Changer to be used for many types of hijack-based attacks, such as:
- Redirecting you to a phishing website that looks identical to a legitimate site. This method allows DNS Changer to steal passwords and other forms of personal information by requesting you to log in to an account at a fraudulent site.
- Stealing passwords and other forms of online-transmitted information directly from legitimate sites.
- Redirecting your web browser to irrelevant sites that pay click-based revenue to DNS Changer's criminal partners.
- Redirecting your browser away from anti-malware sites that could provide assistance for removing DNS Changer.
Affiliated rootkits that can install DNS Changer such as TDL4 rootkit may also be responsible for other attacks on your PC. Until you've removed DNS Changer (and any related infections) with an appropriate anti-malware program, your computer's security will be severely-reduced, and you may be in danger of remote attacks that can take over or even damage your PC.
Find Out If You're Infected with DNS Changer
If your PC is still infected with DNS Changer, it's highly likely that you've experienced a total loss of Internet connectivity. This is due to a shutdown of servers that commenced at 12:01 AM on July 9th. In addition to technical methods of directly detecting DNS changes on your computer, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers can also recommend a profusion of various DNS Changer-detecting tools and websites. The afterward is an index of some of the many third-party entities that have worked to alert DNS Changer victims of the presence of DNS Changer malware:
- You may have visited dns-ok.us or similar DNS Changer-detecting websites for different regions, such as dns-ok.nl, dns-ok.fi or dns-ok.gov.au. These FBI-recommended websites are designed to display highly-visible red alerts if your computer is infected with a variant of DNS Changer. However, they aren't foolproof – if your ISP redirects your DNS traffic by default, your PC may appear to be uninfected even if it truly is afflicted with DNS Changer.
- As of early June 2012, Facebook also issued automatic warnings to any PC that was determined to be infected by DNS Changer. Facebook's warning message provides a link to DNS Changer Working Group or DCWG site, which, in its own turn, links back to one of the above sites for detecting DNS Changer.
- Similar to Facebook, Google has had its own warnings to hand out to DNS Changer-infected computers. SpywareRemove.com malware analysts noted that Google's alert is much more generic than those used by the above sites, however; consequentially, some DNS Changer victims may have ignored Google's 'Your computer appears to be infected' warning as a false positive or a symptom of a browser hijacker.
Other than visiting the aforementioned websites, no special action needs to be taken; these sites will detect DNS Changer on your computer as you load their web pages.
Watch out for Alternate Forms of DNS-Modifying Attacks
Not all types of DNS Changer attacks are confined to the DNS settings of an individual computer. SpywareRemove.com malware experts have also found instances where advanced DNS Changer variants may choose, instead, to modify the settings of a communal router or modem. Strong user login names and passwords can help to protect these devices from being hijacked by DNS Changer and similar PC threats. It should be noted that even uninfected computers that use DNS Changer-infected routers, for example, will suffer the consequences of infection – for example, loss of Internet connectivity or exposure to harmful websites.
Methods for acquiring DNS data from these products will vary with the type of product in question, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you reference your router or modem's manual for guidance on how to acquire this information. However, once you've found your DNS Server information, you can check it for contamination by DNS Changer with any of the methods noted above.
Freeing Your DNS Settings from DNS Changer's Dominion
Because DNS Changer, by definition, changes your DNS settings, you may need to change your DNS settings back to normal values after you've deleted DNS Changer. Most variants of DNS Changer will use techniques to hide themselves, such as by using randomly-named files in the Windows folder, and should be removed by suitable anti-malware programs if such programs are available. Some versions of DNS Changer will also damage certain drivers – in most instances, restoring these drivers from backup copies will restore DNS Changer, and so you should reinstall these drivers from clean sources.
Because DNS Changer is a generic label, DNS Changer can be used to identify many types of PC threats that display its DNS-changing characteristics. DNS Changer may also be identified by the labels of TR/Dldr.DNS Changer, Trojan.BAT.DNS Changer.a, Trojan.DNS Changer.BX, Trojan:Win32/DNS Changer.AI, Win-Trojan/DNS Changer.72210 and Trojan.Win32.DNS Changer.re (among others).
Tips to Prevent DNS Changer Malware
Although DNS Changer attacks encompass multiple types of PC threats, there are some general precautions that you can take to make your network settings less vulnerable than otherwise to DNS Changer attacks. SpywareRemove.com malware experts particularly recommend:
- Avoid default or commonly-used user names and passwords for network-related accounts, software and hardware. Passwords such as 'admin' and 'password1' are often cracked via brute force methods that allow malicious software like DNS Changer variants to change your network settings to their own preferences.
- Monitoring IP activity for computers in your network. If a computer appears to be accessing one of the compromised DNS Changer IP numbers, you should isolate it from both the Internet and other PCs until it's disinfected.
- Some brands of PC security and anti-malware programs can also offer particularly advanced solutions such as blocking unauthorized changes to sensitive portions of your Registry. You should only attempt this form of defense against DNS Changer if you're comfortable with working with the Registry and have your DNS server addresses set to be procured automatically. Specific instructions for this feature will vary with each brand of security software that offers it.
- Avoid common means of installation by various PC threats, particularly those that are favored by DNS Changer variants. DNS Changer-related PC threats often disguise themselves as legitimate programs or updates such as codecs or script (Flash or JavaScript) packages.
DNS Changer Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)
Visual & GUI Characteristics
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How to Detect Maliciously-Altered Domain Name System (DNS) Settings Manually
If you're unable or unwilling to access the above websites, or have any motive to believe that they might be inaccurate for your situation, you can also attempt to detect DNS Changer-altered Domain Name System settings by manual methods. These instructions will differ for different PC users, depending on your operating system.
DNS Attack-Detecting Instructions for Windows Users
The FBI provides its own detection method on its website that's usable once you know the IP address for your DNS Servers (which can be identified by a default Windows command). You can also use the Windows feature Ncpa.cpl, which is associated with Control Panel's management of network connectivity properties. Both methods can be launched and finished quickly and easily from the CMD.exe (what older PC users than the norm may still think of as a modern replacement for DOS).
Using the Forms.fbi.gov Website
The website Forms.fbi.gov, or to be more specific than that, forms.fbi.gov/check-to-see-if-your-computer-is-using-rogue-DNS, offers DNS Changer detection once you've input your DNS information for analysis. The information FBI service can be procured from CMD.exe as follows:
- Click Start and search for CMD.exe and launch it,
Hold down your Start menu button on your keyboard while also holding R, type cmd.exe and click OK.
- Type ipconfig /all and make a note of the information (by taking a screenshot or writing it down, as preferred). However, for the purposes of this procedure, all you need are the numbers of the DNS Servers.
- Type your DNS Servers information (for an example of the format: 188.8.131.52) into the field at forms.fbi.gov/check-to-see-if-your-computer-is-using-rogue-DNS. You'll be informed on the website whether or not your PC's DNS settings have been compromised by DNS Changer attacks.
Using the Ncpa.cpl Windows Feature
If you're uninterested in using the FBI website, a second method is also available. Follow the instructions as above until you know your DNS Servers information. From that point:
- Click Start and search for Ncpa.cpl and launch it,
Hold down your Start menu button on your keyboard while also holding R, type Ncpa.cpl and click OK. Either method will launch the Network Connections section of Control Panel.
- Right-click on the icon the network connection that's in use (its description will vary with your type of connection) and click Properties.
- Scroll the Networking 'items' section until you find Internet Protocol and click it.
- Click the Properties button from within the window.
- If you're set to obtain IP addresses automatically, your PC can be considered compromised. If you're set to use 'the following DNS addresses,' then your computer may be compromised by DNS Changer. Write down the numbers for both preferred and alternate servers, if this is applicable.
- If any of the numbers fall within the following ranges (as determined by the United States FBI), your DNS settings have been altered with malicious intent:
22.214.171.124 to 220.127.116.11
220.127.116.11 to 22.214.171.124
220.127.116.11 to 22.214.171.124
188.8.131.52 to 18.104.22.168
184.108.40.206 to 126.96.36.199
18.104.22.168 to 18.104.22.168
DNS Attack-Detecting Instructions for Mac Users
Mac-based PCs can still use the same FBI website, forms.fbi.gov/check-to-see-if-your-computer-is-using-rogue-DNS, to detect DNS Changer-based DNS modifications. However, the procedure for acquiring DNS information is slightly different from the Windows instructions, as follows:
- Left-click your Apple menu icon and select System Preferences.
- Left-click Network.
- Click your active network connection as noted in the display.
- Click the Advanced button from within the window.
- Select the DNS tab (just to the right of the TCP/IP tab). This will display your DNS Server information, which can be checked as per the Windows instructions.
Fixing DNS Server Settings By Hand (without Software-Based Assistance)
Switching from predetermined DNS settings to automatically-acquired ones is an easy way for Windows users to manually 'turn off' malicious DNS settings – although this does not necessarily remove the associated DNS Changer infection, which may reverse your changing if DNS Changer is not deleted by anti-malware software or other methods. If you feel that you need to make these changes by hand and are confident that they will not be reversed, follow the first four parts of the 'Using Ncpa.cpl' section.
Select 'Obtain DNS server address automatically.' Note that most, but not all ISPs provide automated DNS server acquisition via a DHCP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If your PC uses an ISP or network that doesn't provide this feature, this solution will not work.
File System Modifications
- The following files were created in the system:
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Registry Modifications
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- The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\DhcpNameServer = 85.255.xxx.xxx,85.255.xxx.xxxHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\[RANDOM] DhcpNameServer = 85.255.xx.xxx,85.255.xxx.xxxHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\[RANDOM] NameServer = 85.255.xxx.133,85.255.xxx.xxxHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{1F5A3FA3-74FB-41DD-AD5B-F8C6C8B3D0EC} NameServer = 184.108.40.206,22.214.171.124HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{2B7C04D2-0898-43A3-B374-B7AFA580EA23} NameServer = 184.108.40.206,184.108.40.206HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\NameServer = 85.255.xxx.xxx,85.255.xxx.xxx
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When a Company Sounds Suspiciously Like a Law Firm
Legal staffing companies, hired by law firms to provide temp lawyers to review documents in huge pieces of litigation, have dramatically expanded the scope of their services. It's not just about rounding up bodies anymore.
Take Atlanta-based Excelerate Discovery, which describes its services this way: "Simply put, our experience in running your project –whether simply consulting or managing a soup-to-nuts document project from process to production is unparalleled."
Clutch Group, another discovery services firm, tells prospective clients that its consultants "minimize the burdens placed on junior associates and add expertise to the complex discovery process" and "develop and implement methods and manage the overall discovery process to yield efficiency and cost savings."
Other companies boast of their employees' legal backgrounds: "led by seasoned attorneys"; "significant in-house corporate legal experience"; "team of attorneys is highly skilled and experienced."
All that is great, except these companies are not law firms. And if they're not law firms, then the question is this: What services can they provide without violating regulations that prohibit them from practicing law?
A regulatory committee of the D.C. Court of Appeals (the District's equivalent of a state high court) thought the question sufficiently vexing to draft an opinion, meant to give guidance to companies on the "permissible scope of services that may be performed without engaging in the practice of law."
For instance, the the opinion says, the final selection of attorneys to staff a document review project must be made by a member of the D.C. Bar with an attorney-client relationship.
The companies may not provide legal advice to their clients or hold themselves out to be able to provide legal services, the opinion says. And they should avoid "broad statements that a company can manage the entire document review or discovery process" because they "have a serious potential to mislead."
The opinion goes on,
Accordingly, discovery services companies should avoid making such broad statements or at a minimum must include a prominent disclaimer stating that the company is not authorized to practice law or provide legal services in the District of Columbia, and that the services offered by the company are limited to the non-legal, administrative aspects of document review and discovery projects.
Oh, and the disclaimer must be on the same page and in the same font size as the "potentially misleading claim," the opinion says.
The opinion cautions companies that touting their employees' legal bona fides also has the potential to mislead and must be accompanied by a similar disclaimer.
Brandon Daniels, president of management services at Clutch Group, said companies like his operate in a new niche of professional services for law firms that is walled off from the practice of law.
"The amount of information that our clients are required to turn over requires a degree of managment expertise, technology expertise and process knowledge that typically aren't core to law firms," Daniels said. "When we say we're taking over some of the work for junior associates, it's not legal advice work. It's the professional service needs that they might encounter."
We've reached out to representatives at Excelerate.


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when you spit out awkward chunks after you eat a big meal, looking like you just did a mini throw up.
Ben: Dude, you just stepped on borat's llama spit!
Tim: Haha thats gross, why didn't you tell me it was there?
Tim: Haha thats gross, why didn't you tell me it was there?
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Can you define these popular missing words?
only the absolute funnyest thing that can happen to someone else.
bob: HAHAHAHAHAHA you just got llama spit on you HASHAAHAHHAHAHA
jon: its not funny *sadness*
jon: its not funny *sadness*
by screamer36432 July 22, 2011
when doing a girl from behind, after blowing your load... you yank her around and spit directly in her face.
Aaron gave Ashly the Llama Spit last night!
by ronald February 17, 2005


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Definition of investment bond in English:
investment bond
(In the UK) a single-premium life insurance policy linked to a unit trust for long-term investment.
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- The preserved pension benefits can be transferred to a 'buy out bond' (an investment bond with an insurance company which is equivalent in value to your pension benefits which are being transferred).
- A buy-out bond is, generally speaking, an investment bond which is purchased from a life assurance company.
- It offers five funds managed by leading international investment houses to its unit linked investment bond, 'Spectrum Bond'.
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This Olympus Personalized Archway is your entrance to Greece.
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Wes,Since you are one of the only sensible people on this board, what are your thoughts on VIX, (VXX,TVIX,UVXY)? Do you think the ECB is going to back the spanish bond auction? Also I am waiting on tech earnings to see the direction of the market. Assuming they beat their lowered guidance then the rally has legs and should continue up over 1400. (maybe 1420-30 depending if cyclicals get some demand).Just want to hear your thoughts.
I just took a fun play and bought double my position.Fun play but may not be so fun in a minute. We see.
hope the speak of sand is right with his eerie feeling leading into the close here
I do not have other I.D.'s guy. Hehehe you should see a counselor for your paranoia. I am a speck of sand with an opinion that's it.
strangely TVIX is holding up nicely on a huge pop like this... this leads me to believe that TVIX will make me some money tomorrow. I am taking a small positon in TVIX today near close.
I have an eerie feeling leading into the close here. Nothing but superstition and experience suggesting that but my screens are not looking like a 200 point upday..
I'm standing pat today, bought in a little bit at 17.86 but my stop is 17.74 - 17.70. So a very tight stop.I am counting on options expiry to help us out considering that most of the roll over has occurred that's why we have bled in addition to the lowered risk perception.Tomorrow should be some increased volatility in anticipation of Thursday. I believe Thursday will come off with out a hitch and their bonds will be auctioned just fine - however around 6% for crying out loud...cause effect would be next week as we creep over 6% after the auction.BUT this product bleeds heavily with contango like this. The long side is really for a lottery ticket of sorts bet. The short side is a nice slow guaranteed money maker over time. I am just of an opinion still that these 200+ and -100 days are indeed indicitive of increased volatility and I do not want to short this right here. So I will eat crow today, play a little and wait for tomorrow.My feelings are tomorrow will be a +5% day for this thing, just because of anxiety and anticipation. That's about it though.
Interesting thoughts, we are on the same page. Not sure what to think with S&P up 20 points today. Quite a surge with no real trigger for that. Could be some profit taking going on tmrw. Hence a climb in VXX/TVIX.


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Located in the heart of Washington, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Washington Square Mall and within 12 mi (20 km) of Cypress Landing Golf Club and Goose Creek State Park. Roanoke Country Club and East Carolina University are also within 25 mi (40 km).
Hotel Features
An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite.
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Magnuson Hotel Washington features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and a meeting room. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Event facilities measure 500 square feet (46 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, a television in a common area, and RV/bus/truck parking. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 56
- Number of floors - 2
- Coffee/tea in common areas
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- Conference space size (meters) - 46
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Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
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- Premium TV channels
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- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
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- In-room safe
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
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Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
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- Accessible bathroom
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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- Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
- In-room safe fee: USD 1.50 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night
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- Quality Inn Washington
- Quality Washington
- Magnuson Hotel Washington
- Magnuson Washington
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Home > Cooper News > CES awarded one of the 50 Best Places to work in NJ
Cooper Electric Supply Co. awarded one of "50 Best Places to Work in New Jersey – 2008" by NJ Biz
Tinton Falls, NJ (April 2008) - Cooper Electric Supply Co. was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey. The award program, created in 2005 is produced by NJBIZ and sponsored by Gibbons, P.C., Sobel & Co., LLC, Staffing Alternatives and Novo Nordisk.
This survey and award program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in New Jersey, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses. The Best Places to Work in New Jersey program is made up of 50 companies split into two groups: 25 medium-sized companies (25-249 employees) and 25 large-sized companies (more than 250 employees). Cooper Electric Supply Co. has been named one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey in the large category.
To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
- Have at least 25 employees in New Jersey;
- Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business;
- Be a publicly or privately held business;
- Have a facility in New Jersey;
Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the 50 Best Places to Work in New Jersey. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in New Jersey with assistance from ModernThink LLC, who analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.
The Best Places to Work in New Jersey awards ceremony was on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, where representatives from Cooper's management team attended the event. They were presented with an award plaque commemorating this achievement. Cooper was a "first time" nominee; they were part of a distinguished group in the large company category, which included companies such as Campbell's Soup and Deloitte & Touche, to name a few. The companies were ranked based an overall percentage derived from the survey the employees completed back in January. Of the hundreds of companies that were submitted for consideration, the top 50 were named Best Places to Work. Cooper ranked 21 out of the 50 companies.
"Being named as one of the 50 Best Places to Work in NJ is great achievement", said Michael Dudas, President of Cooper Electric Supply Co. "It could not have been possible without all of the hard work and dedication of our employees. We thank them for everything they do…everyday. It is their commitment, work ethic, and loyalty that makes Cooper one of the Best Places to Work. Throughout the years, Cooper Electric has never lost sight of why we are in business – our people and our customers. We are clearly the leader in the markets that we serve, and our continued growth and success are due to the ideas and energy of our employees."
About Cooper Electric Supply Co.
For over 40 years, Cooper Electric has provided the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania markets with expert electrical supply and service capabilities. E stablished in 1961 as a family-owned business, Cooper Electric, a Sonepar USA company, is a full-line, single source wholesaler of electrical supplies. Headquartered in Tinton Falls, NJ, Cooper Electric has over 30 locations, 600 employees strong, and is supported by state of the art Distribution Centers throughout the tri-state area. For more information please call us at 732-747-2233.
About Sonepar USA
Sonepar USA is made up of the finest electrical supply distributors in the United States. The company has 4,400 associates in 11 companies operating more than 225 branches in 32 states. In 2007, Sonepar USA achieved $2.85 billion (estimated) in revenue. It is a member of the Sonepar group - the world's largest privately held electrical distributor. Worldwide, Sonepar employs over 25,250 employees, with 1,450 branch locations and 2007 annual sales of $15.3 billion.
Have an Emergency?
Call our 24 Hour Emergency Number (732) 571-8672. Available after hours (Mon- Fri), Weekends, and Evenings. In a jam? Need to order something? Cooper Electric Online is available 24/7.


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Silas Marner
by George Eliot
Character Role Analysis
Silas Marner
Silas is our title character, and the major plot arc of the book concerns his story. But he's a strange protagonist. He's passive to the point of inertia, he's afflicted by trance-like fits, and he neither begins nor ends the book. And Godfrey is also a good candidate for protagonist, since we spend quite a bit of time with him. How much of a protagonist is Silas? If the root of the word "protagonist" is the Greek agon, for struggle or contest (which it is), then what contest can Silas said to be trying to win?


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Definition of vowel point in English:
vowel point
Each of a set of marks indicating vowels in writing phonetically explicit text in Semitic languages such as Hebrew and Arabic.
Example sentences
- Included for the first time is the ability to search all versions with options for case, accent, and vowel point sensitivity.
- Second, it takes time to write or type vowel points.
- The consonants are listed first in alphabetical order, followed by vowel points and then by other signs.
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Take a sneak peek at the new NIST.gov and let us know what you think!
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|Norman A. Sanford; Kristine A. Bertness; Andrew M. Herrero;
|Optimization of Dispersion and Surface Pretreatment for Single GaN Nanowire Devices
|September 28, 2012
|The correlation of residual contamination with void formation at the contact/SiO2 interface for single GaN NW devices was investigated. The morphology at the metal/SiO2 interface was observed by removing the annealed Ni/Au films from the SiO2 with carbon tape, which was then mounted and imaged by the use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Void formation at the metal/SiO2 interface, which can negatively affect device performance, is shown to occur during the annealing of Ni/Au contacts to NWs on SiO2. It was discovered that residual contamination from the NW solution and photolithography on the NW-SiO2 surface during metal deposition can significantly increase the amount of void formation at the metal/SiO2 interface and that predeposition cleaning reduces the amount of void formation that is associated with the residual contamination. Different cleaning methods were investigated in order to minimize the amount of void formation. The degree of void formation at the metal/SiO2 interface is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the different cleaning methods. The most effective method for removing residual contamination from the NW-SiO2 surface was a UV ozone treatment followed by a dilute HCl bath prior to contact deposition.
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U. of Michigan provost named Dartmouth president
Previous president left for World Bank
The provost at the University of Michigan has been chosen as the 18th president of Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.
Philip Hanlon is a 1977 Dartmouth graduate and will succeed Jim Yong Kim. Kim left in April to become president of the World Bank.
Hanlon serves is the chief academic officer at the University of Michigan. He also is a mathematics professor and plans to continue to teach at Dartmouth.
He says his time attending the Ivy League college convinced him that a broad liberal arts education is the firmest foundation for success and he looks forward to returning to the place where he forged lifelong friendships.
A welcome celebration is planned for January. Hanlon will start work July 1 with a formal inauguration in the fall.
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Lilac Sunday takes place Sunday, May 5, 1 to 4 p.m. at Tuck Museum, 40 Park Ave., Hampton.
In 1938 the Hampton Historical Society planted lilacs on the grounds of the Tuck Museum. Now, 75 years later, courtesy of a grant from the Rye Driftwood Garden Club, it's time to plant more. Join us for our lilac planting, just in time for Mother's Day. Bring a picnic, make a Mother's Day card, and tour the museum.
On this day we also will be planting a memorial maple tree for Winnie Jaques, donated by her family. All family and friends are asked to share in the planting on the Green. The event is free. Celebrate 375 years of Hampton history. Call 929-0781 for information.
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Communities Secretary Eric Pickles this week (23rd April) praised the UK's first 100% affordable ultra efficient housing scheme during a visit to the development.
Circle Housing's pioneering new development, which is being delivered by Climate Energy Homes, will bring 51 brand new 'Passive Homes' from this summer to Rainham, Essex.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said: "Building more affordable homes is an essential part of this government's long-term economic plan. Almost 100,000 have been built since 2010 and our ambitious affordable housing programme will deliver 335,000 new homes by 2018.
"At Rainham offsite construction and cutting-edge technology has been used to quickly build attractive, high-quality affordable homes. I want all developers to consider benefits of this approach so we can build more homes where families want to live, and at the same time support British businesses."
Passive Homes, or PassivHaus, use very little energy for heating and cooling. The homes achieve this through high levels of thermal insulation and high levels of airtightness so that any heat created is not lost due to poor insulation.
It is predicted that residents living in a three bedroom homes could see their energy costs slashed from around £1,240 per year to around £350.
Mike Ward, Group Director Property for Circle Housing, said: "As well as delivering much needed affordable housing to the area, this scheme uses cutting edge technology to deliver tangible benefits to residents.
"At Circle Housing we are passionate about helping people to be more financially resilient through these difficult economic times and we believe schemes like this one can play an important role in doing so.
"We will be monitoring the results and feedback from the new residents to help us deliver more Passive House projects in the future."
The first residents will be arriving in July and all of the homes will be completed by October. The houses are being constructed using the ecoTECH build system - exclusive to Climate Energy Homes - and designed to the highest level of energy efficiency compliant with the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) and Passive House.
The homes can be erected to be weather tight within one day and fully completed ready for trades and services within one week per house.
The development is being built on the site formerly occupied by a warehouse and includes a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom homes, each compliant with Lifetime Homes and the Mayor's London Housing Design Guide.
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A Quote by Collin Higgins on life, risk, live, chance, and harold and maude
Maude: Reach out. Take a chance. Get hurt even. But play as well as you can. Go team, go! Give me an L. Give me an I. Give me a V. Give me an E. L-I-V-E. LIVE!
Maude: Otherwise, you got nothing to talk about in the locker room.
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NEW YORK -- Jacoby Ellsbury was out of the Red Sox lineup for a third straight game with groin tightness he first experienced on Thursday night in Philadelphia. The scheduled off-day on Monday will give Ellsbury four straight days off to recover from the injury before he tries to play -- assuming he's able to play then, which itself is no lock.
"We're shooting for Tuesday," Boston manager John Farrell said. "It's improving, but he's not ready to get on the field."
For the second straight night, the outfield alignment had Daniel Nava in left field, Jackie Bradley Jr. in center field and Mike Carp in right field.
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Hockey: Central Valley streak reaches 27
It has been almost 22 months since Central Valley last won a hockey game.
The Warriors' winless streak increased to 27 games with their 0-5 start to this season. They have been outscored 46-4 in the five games.
Last season, Central Valley went 0-19-1. The Warriors also dropped their last regular-season game of the 2011-12 season, as well as their first-round Open Cup playoff game against Quigley.
Central Valley's only non-loss during the streak was a 1-1 tie against Trinity on Jan. 7.
The Warriors last victory was Feb. 9, 2012, a 7-0 victory against Trinity.
Luke Wanner leads Central Valley with two goals this season.
Central Valley will take to the ice again tonight when it faces 4-1 McDowell at Beaver County Ice Arena.


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The future belongs to those who understand that doing more with less is compassionate, prosperous and enduring, and thus more intelligent, even competetive.
Paul Hawken
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That everybody can do something, without regard to how old or young they are, rich or poor or middle class they are, how busy or not busy they are and what level skills they have. Everyone can do something. And everybody should do something. ... And if you do it, you'll be happier.
Bill Clinton
Source: Bill Clinton speaks to P-I in advance of his latest trip to Seattle: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/337596_clinton01.html
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where there is a will there is a way. Have faith in oneself and productivity will follow. nothing can stop you once you realize what it is you are trying to do. there will always be a way, given the right amount of time one can do anything. Never hesitate to do what it takes.
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Give me the storm and tempest of thought and action, rather than the dead calm of ignorance and faith!
Robert C. Ingersoll
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The first step is to find out what you love-- and don't be practical about it. The second is to start doing what you love immediately, in any small way possible.
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Believe in fate, but lean forward where fate can see you.
Quentin Crisp (1908 -)
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The best way to determine the value of an idea is by watching the effect in our daily lives. Our actions determine succes or not, our body, our person, are the tools. To reach mastery you need deep wisdom and perfect control over these tools.
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And the more you are active about something you love, the world is going to be a better place.
Yoko Ono
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/story/0,,2187764,00.html
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Action Cancels Fear
Tammy Landau
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For me, the only thing that can really change my world is me—my attitude and my approach and my understanding about that which surrounds me, as well as the actions and behaviors that flow from my interpretations...
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Brazilians Call for Soccer 'Renewal,' but Change Is Uncertain
SÃO PAULO–In the days since Brazil's humiliating World Cup smack-down by Germany, some politicians, players and others have called for a re-boot of Brazilian soccer.
Many believe that the source of the team's problems can't be laid solely at the feet of the players or coaches. Rather, they say, the country's system of running its professional clubs, nurturing young talent and administering the national team are among several items in need of repair, or at least re-thinking.
"We are suffering the worst crisis of the history of our soccer, and this defeat against Germany highlighted this situation," Romário, a star striker for Brazil's victorious 1994 World Cup team and now a federal legislator, said in a phone interview.
It's still unclear whether the cries for change will lead to action.
After the Seleção was thrashed 7-1 by Germany in Tuesday's semifinal, Brazilians were briefly united in a state of collective mourning. But as the host nation prepared for Saturday afternoon's consolation match against the Netherlands in Brasilia, many Brazilians were laying blame for what went wrong and arguing about how to fix it.
Earlier this week, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff called for the "renewal" of the nation's footballing culture. Sports minister Aldo Rebelo suggested at a Thursday press conference in Rio de Janeiro that Brazil's government should play a more active role in the national soccer team's affairs.
"I always defended that the state was not excluded completely from the soccer," he said. "I defend an indirect intervention, as soccer is an area of public interest."
Mr. Rebelo said the government wouldn't nominate executives to the Brazilian Football Confederation, or CBF (to use its Portuguese-language acronym), the private organization that administers the national men's and women's teams and oversees national competitions. However, he suggested that the government could exert more pressure on the nation's professional soccer clubs to pay off their debts, or else incur financial penalties as well as possible relegation to lower, less lucrative divisions.
"The government can't be excluded from taking care of soccer," he said.
Some Brazilian media this week also reported that the government was mulling measures that would restrict Brazil's top players under 18 years old from taking their talents abroad to play in Europe's deep-pocketed professional leagues.
Yet any such government actions would confront major hurdles. FIFA, soccer's world governing body, guards its own administrative prerogatives, and can sanction or suspend teams if local governments are deemed to be interfering with FIFA's own administrative bodies.
In Brazil, some commentators quickly condemned the idea of the government curbing players' ability to seek their fortunes abroad. An opinion piece in Saturday's edition of the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo argued that such a policy would violate Brazil's constitution by restricting freedom of movement, "as if Brazil were Cuba or North Korea."
By the end of the week, the government appeared to be backing away from some of its previous statements. At a Friday press conference, Mr. Rebelo indicated that the government had ruled out a direct intervention in administering Brazilian soccer.
It also was uncertain how Tuesday's bitter result would affect the future makeup of the team and its coaching staff. In the hours following the debacle, speculation was rife that national team coach Phil Scolari would be overseeing the Seleção for the last time on Saturday.
But Scolari has indicated he would like to stay on, and on Saturday the CBF's president-elect, Marco Polo Del Nero, endorsed the coach, according to news reports.
In either case, it's widely assumed that several current national team members won't be part of any new order, whether due to advancing age, poor performance at this summer's tournament, or some combination thereof, including goalkeeper Júlio César and much-maligned striker Fred.
This is hardly the first time that Brazilian soccer has faced calls for a shake-up following a defeat. After the team failed to make it out of the 1966 World Cup's opening round, the Seleção rotated in new players and coaches before finally settling on the lineup that won the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.
Criticism of the CBF rang loud after the national team was shut out 3-0 by host France in the 1998 World Cup Final, and again in 2006, when the Seleção were bounced from the tournament in the quarter-finals. But the uproar on those occasions produced no significant changes in Brazil's football administration.
A number of sports analysts believe that Brazil's soccer teams must begin to deal with their debt problems in order for the country to regain its competitive edge in football. In 2013, the total debt of Brazil's 24 major teams totaled 5.7 billion reais ($2.56 billion), up from 5 billion reais in 2012, according to consulting firm BDO. If accurate, that would mean the teams' total debts exceeded total revenues of 3.27 billion reais in 2013, up from 3.2 billion in 2012.
Pedro Daniel, a São Paulo-based sports management expert with BDO, said that last week's loss to Germany demonstrated that Brazil's soccer management structure needs greater transparency and better governance.
"In the past, Brazil used as an excuse that it had the best soccer in the world, so its administration was best, too," he said. "But now we are seeing that this is not true."


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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has projected that the landings for the commercial porbeagle shark fishery have exceeded 80% of the available quota, prompting closure of the fishery in federal waters. The Interstate Fisheries Management Plan for Atlantic Coastal Sharks requires states to close their state waters fisheries when NMFS enacts a federal waters closure. Therefore, pursuant to 322 CMR 6.37(3)2b, effective immediately, it is unlawful to possess or land porbeagle shark for commercial purposes in Massachusetts. The fishery will reopen when NMFS reopens federal waters for commercial fishing.
For further information regarding coastal shark management, please visit the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission website (www.asmfc.org) and the Massachusetts MarineFisheries website.


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Hever Castle in Kent unveils rare Tudor picturesBreaking News
The most rare is a portrait of Henry's older brother Arthur, Prince of Wales, painted in 1500, the year before his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
The other is of the brothers' father, King Henry VII, painted in about 1506, towards the end of his life.
The portraits were unveiled on Monday by writer and historian David Starkey.
Dr Starkey said the pictures filled one of the biggest gaps in the collection at Hever, near Edenbridge.
They dated from a pivotal time in English history.
If Prince Arthur had not died and had become king, his brother would not have married Catherine, there would have been no love affair between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn and no Reformation.
The picture of Prince Arthur, which hung for many years in the National Portrait Gallery, is the only surviving portrait which could have been painted in his lifetime.
Dr Starkey said it was "exquisite - very finely painted" and of international significance.
The portrait of Henry VII was a "fairly standard" likeness of the king and not of the same quality.
Both were painted by Flemish craftsmen who were attracted to the powerful and wealthy new English court.
They were bought for the Hever collection and were "very valuable", said Dr Starkey.
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Martha Stewart Living Metallic and Textured Specialty Paints
By: Jodi Marks
Martha Stewart Living has added two specialty finish paints for your home:
- Precious Metals: Paints have a distinctive metallic sheen and are available in over 20 colors.
- Potter's Clay: Thicker paints in over 20 earth tone colors that can be used to produce textured, faux finishes.
Martha Stewart Living paints are available at The Home Depot. Watch this video to find out more.
Further Information
- Martha Stewart Decorative Paint Finish Tool Kit (video)
- Alternative Wall Surfaces and Decorative Finishes (article)
- Faux Textured Wall Surfaces and Finishes (article)
You know I'm always looking for inspiration, especially color inspiration when I want to change the color on my walls. And I've gone no further than Martha Stewart Living, because she's come out with two finishes that I think you'll really like.
First of all she's come out with precious metals. Now, here's some samples. Look at all the different colors you have to choose from, but each of these have that metallic look. Let me just show you how that reflects the light. It's so pretty and has a really deep rich color in that.
Now, my favorite honestly is this right here, it's the finish called potter's clay. Now look at all the color choices you have here. And what's so neat about it, is that it's a very thick paint. Take a look at the texture of this paint, it looks like melted ice cream to me. It looks really good.
But, once you apply it to the walls, what you can do is take a brush or comb and just kind of streak through it, or do whatever kind of faux look you want to create that look. These are just two great ideas and neat ways to really transform the look of your room.
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does anyone know where i can buy Martha stewarts lightstrokes paint in the color hare or twig?
its not in any of the stores anymore
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I am looking for more paint from Martha Stewart metalic line…Please let me know who will be handling this line of paint. I understand Home Depot has changed to another line. Thanks Val
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TENNERTON?- Megan Williams pitched a complete-game two-hitter to lead Buckhannon-Upshur to a 7-1 win over Elkins Thursday in Big 10 Conference action.
Williams struck out three and walked just one batter in earning the win for the Lady Bucs (10-3, 4-1 Big 10).
Both of the Lady Tigers' hits and their only run off Williams came in the first inning.
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Buckhannon-Upshur's Morgan Wright steals home in front of Elkins High School catcher Haylee Miller Thursday in the Lady Buccaneers' 7-1 win in Tennerton.
"Megan struggled with control in the first two innings, but settled down and got stronger as the game went along," Buckhannon-Upshur coach Tom Hasbrouck said. "She retired 20 of the last 21 batters she faced."
Brooklyn Waddell and Kesley Wagoner paced Buckhannon-Upshur at the dish with two hits each. Waddell scored three runs and Wagoner collected an RBI.
Morgan Wright knocked in a pair of runs for the Lady Bucs, while Carly Gregory tallied a run-producing double.
"This was a big win for us within our section," Hasbrouck said. "We need to continue to get timely hits and create runs off of the opponent's miscues."
Michaela Lewis Lambert took the loss for Elkins (2-6) in six innings pitched. She allowed eight hits, struck out four and walked four.
Kelsi Trippett and Jaime Miller had the lone hits for the Lady Tigers.
"We just didn't hit the ball and Buckhannon-Upshur did," Elkins coach Corinne Palmer said. "We were able to put the ball in play, but we just couldn't find any holes."
Elkins will entertain East Hardy for a noon doubleheader today.
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Federal employees who have legally married their same-sex partners have been given about two months to update or apply for new benefits, Federal News Radio reports.
August 26 is the OPM deadline to alter health or life insurance plans to add a same-sex partner to an employee's plan, according to a memo sent to employees.
Federal News Radio reports that the same-sex spouses of feds qualify for FEHBP, FEGLI, FEDVIP and FLCIP programs.
The moves come in response to the Supreme Court's ruling last Wednesday that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. Federal News Radio says that more than 34,000 federal employees are either married to a same-sex spouse or have entered into a similar arrangement, such as a civil union.


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AURORA, ILL. – Despite the score, it was a good outing for the Crusader men's soccer team as they visited Aurora University in Aurora, IL., for a non-conference matchup Saturday afternoon.
After a scoreless, back and forth first thirty minutes, a long throw by Aurora junior Jason O'Brien (Naperville, IL.) took a bad bounce off of a Crusader defender's shoulder and found the back of the net for the Spartans first goal. Freshman goalkeeper Alex Kornivsky (Charlotte, N.C.) and the rest of the Crusader defense were then able to hold off the Spartan attack for the remainder of the first half, entering halftime down 1-0.
"It was a closely contested first half," states Crusader head coach Jeff Pill. "We were able to keep our defense nice and tight, only suffering from an unfortunate bounce off of a long throw."
Less than three minutes into the second half, however, Aurora senior Jon Palomar (Romeoville, IL.) connected on a diving header off of a cross from Jason O'Brien, pushing the lead to 2-0.
With only one shot on goal the entire game (Taylor Pill: 84 minute), Aurora goalkeeper Zach Richter (Naperville, IL.) did not see much action from the Crusader front in either half. Aurora would score one more time before the final whistle, thanks to a Crusader foul in the box and resulting penalty kick taken by senior midfielder Emmanuel Denton (Aurora, IL.).
Despite the outcome and offensive struggles, Coach Pill remained enthusiastic after the game. "It was really a good, all-around performance for us. I feel like we even played better than we did in our win against Beloit a few days ago. Good progress and some signs of real consistency today by our guys." says Pill.
This progress was exhibited mostly by senior midfielder Brian Lundquist (Reading, MA.), junior midfielder Jackson Miller (Marinette, WI.), and junior defender Michael Bagin (Richfield, WI.). Kornivsky and sophomore Charlie Leeds (Fond du Lac, WI.) each played a half in goal and registered 5 saves apiece. Coach Pill was also pleased with transfer Kyler Mowry's good play off the bench, who contributed well to the Crusader attack out of the back.
The Crusader's next match-up will be Thursday evening, September 26th, as the team heads to Milwaukee to battle the Warriors of Wisconsin Lutheran.


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Learn to Fly... And Return to Earth
Alternative to extreme, some sporting ideas for winter
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"It's like any sport in that there's an adrenaline rush . . ."
There are peak people and valley people and there are ways to satisfy those who fancy one or the other, or both.
Kiteskiing allows you to soar over the slopes and scoot along the snowscape at high speed based on the wind and how you steer your kite.
Just last year, a team of British and Canadian adventurers sailed into the record books by trekking to the geographic center of Antarctica on foot and by kiteskiing.
It's not just fun, Mom, it's educational!
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Bob Carter. Born, raised and currently residing in Utah. Also lived in Alaska, Louisiana and Texas.
Retired. Work history: Computer programmer for BlueCross BlueShield, Alyeska Pipeline and Director of Data Processing for ARCO Oil and Gas Company. Past president of the Utah Association of Woodturners and served on the Board of Directors of the Utah DX Association (UDXA).
I started into ham radio in 2006, as my father (SK 2012, at 96) W7JUE said he was getting out...
I passed my Tech, General and CW, the end of May 2006 and then started seriously practicing code. Got my Extra in May 2007 WR7Q. Fists #12886.
I do HF, CW, SSB, Digital and occasional QRP. Have received my WAZ CW, WAS, and DXCC. Now just need 80m for 5BDXCC. Please help by updating your logs to LOTW.
Rig is an K3 Elecraft 100 watts, going thru an Ameritron ALS-1300 amp 1000 watts. Antenna is a SteppIR 3E 30/40 on a US Tower TX-455 crankup, at 60 feet. Also have a 540 foot Delta Loop Skywire, up about 25 feet, stretched out the back yard, across a canal and into two large trees in the neighbors field. Palstar BT1500A tuner for my loop. Recently put up an 68 foot 80m verticle with 2 sets of elevated radials.
My CW is now 25 wpm. I started QSO's in November 2008.
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getting bored, what do you eat?
super noodles for breakfast
cereal bar if I cant be arsed to cook
still like my porridge/sultanas/powdered milk/nutrasweet combo but the custard powder tip really works a treat
I do the Oatso Simple as well, in my pot cosy using dried milk, dried fruit and just add hot water.
If i cant be bothered i just have a big coffee (Lyons coffee bag) and a pack of Belivita breakfast biscuits and something like a Nutri grain cereal bar.
I also make my lunch up at breakfast normally a couple of pittas with one of those ready mixed packets of tuna.
I'm the same though, i quite like the evening meal at the end of the day but really cant be bothered with the breakfast.
It depends if i'm backpacking, or simply doing an overnighter. Dried food for backpacking, but i often carry a tin of 'all day breakfast' for an overnighter.
I wouldn't describe flapjack as being low in calories - especially not the stuff I make with golden syrup, butter and chocolate chips! Sometimes I feel a bit like a pack animal when walking - porridge for breakfast, flapjack for snacks...
I don't get bored with food. That may be because I don't really care much about food as long as it tastes ok and doesn't cause IBS. I'm perfectly happy to eat the same stuff for breakfast and lunch day after day. The golden syrup porridge is fine for me.
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HuffPo - Matt Fener: This is why so many reasonable people think anti-marijuana crusaders look ridiculous
Earlier this week, the official Twitter account of the Drug Free America Foundation posed this question: "What happens if marijuana is legalized?" A perfectly reasonable question to ask. But the graphic that accompanied the question was far less so. For starters, it included zombies.
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