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Composition n°6Crépin, Joseph
composition n°6, 1939
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Collection de l'Art Brut, Lausanne
Crépin, Fleury-Joseph (1875-1948), France
BiographyFleury-Joseph Crépin, known as Joseph Crépin, was born at Hénin-Liétard in northern France. He did various jobs before running his own ironmonger's shop. In 1930 he was initiated into spiritualism and at the age of 56 became a healer: he worked with the aid of his hands and used his watch as a pendulum.
Seven years later he produced his first compositions, convinced that he owed his inspiration to his guardian angels. He went on to paint 345 oils on canvas, all numbered and dated. Many of the inhabitants of his region believed that these were imbued with a magical power. Based on the principle of symmetry, the paintings depict temples seen in his dreams according to a technique that is specific to him: drops of paint punctuate the entire picture, giving a relief effect to the flat surfaces of colour.
Joseph Crépin was convinced that the Second World War would come to an end when he had painted his 300th picture, which turned out to be the case: the work in question is dated 7 May 1945. Joseph Crépin's production would be cited as an example by the Surrealists.
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EC-Council validity
Having been sold a C|EH boot camp on the basis that I would be learning the theory & skills to become a Penetration Tester at considerable cost to myself (~$4,500) I am now somewhat bemused
As it turns out I was taught 20-something modules of the v6 course's 67 modules because that is what is in the exam and was expected to learn the rest myself. When I do study the rest of the modules they are filled with as many obsolete tools as they is obsolete/irrelevant information.
I now basically have to shell out more money on something like an OSCP to get any validity. C|EH is cool to tell you friends about but of limited commercial value.
The general opinion, in our traditionally British way which, was backed up by my fellow Czech and American delegates:
a) That EC-Council jumped on the back of the 911 band-wagon and are only interested in making money.
b) The guys on the E|CSA course said you could pass it with C|EH knowledge. So why run the course ? The LPT is a license to print money with $500 for no additional input other than another certificate.
c) The fact that there was potentially offensive pornographic material on the v6 DVD was totally unacceptable!
The relatively newly introduced and well hidden requirement to maintain your certification by, one way or the other, lining the EC-Councils pockets doesn't help. This is exacerbated by the fact that by the time I have actually learnt enough to become an 'Ethical Hacker' I would no longer be certified as one.
If you want 'security professionals' how about providing real-world relevant information that will actually help you protect your companies/clients data and reputation?
I am under no illusion that any certification will lead you into a job and, furthermore, understand that I need to go out and learn the techniques and information to be an Ethical Hacker and stay relevant. So other than a certificate and a car sticker what did I get for my money?
I still would not be able to get a job as a Pen Tester?
I still have little direction as to what I need to do to become a Pen. Tester other than become a genuine hacker, apply for some jobs and hope for the best?
Shouldn't training be about the dissemination of information and the de-mistifying of the Hacker myth?
Is there another body who I should have spent my limited time and $$s on? If so, how do people like the EC-Council survive and shouldn't people within the industry take a stand to ensure that they either improve or disappear? If not, shouldn't places such as this or SANS be instrumental in instigating such a body/training?
Rant & Moan over
p.s. I hope Don doesn't censor me as it is simply an honest opinion/observation.
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Demi lovato is to pretty for him, he is soo ugly. Demi deserves someone way better than him because he is soo old. Demi your beautiful and I wish I can meet you one day. Your soo unique and have meaningful lyrics. Don' t listen what people tell you because your the sunshine and haters will always be haters. Your a golden star and the best beautiful singer.
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I do not think she has an eating disorder because she is perfectly in shape and beautiful. This is all publicity she is trying to get attention by saying she has this eating disorder come on. She is a movie star for heavens sake. She is smart and just wants attention. Anyhow, she is very pretty, demi, and is in shape. I wish I was pretty like her. She is the best. I love demi lovato because she has nice lyrics and her songs have meanings and she has a cool personality.
Posted at 2:55 AM on January 12, 2015
This is Hollywood people and so their relationship isn't going to last long. The celebs in Hollywood go from one person to the next. That is their lives. No one in Hollywood ended up with their love forever. The next thing you know is divorce filing. It is like a psycho house in Hollywood. Yuk.
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These pics are fake! Tatoos aren't done with sharpie markers.
Also Demi's faith tatoo with the birds are on her right arm not
her left! Also, Demi's "you make me beautiful" tatoo is bigger
then the one in the picture. And also, it looks obvious that it
was done with sharpie marker, don't you people see, it looks
like it was scribbled in! ITS FAKE
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I refuse to believe this. I mean, Demi can do what she wants. Imma lovatic, and will always back Demi up, no matter what. But this is rather scandalous, and they can't have been recently; her hair is pink now. I don't think that Demi would do anything like that. I just refuse to believe this. Photoshop is being taken too far and is being used for all the wrong reasons.
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I will say maybe 3/4 of them are real but the nude ones not so much first you can tell the one on the bed with her butt up is photoshopped and is missing tattoos not to mention one on her shoulder and the the other one one you can't read her tattoos which I met and seen her in person and the one on her arm is clear what is says and pretty good size and also her rib cage one is bigger and is in color.
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its her! dont be so dumb people. You may not want to believe it but its her and real. the whole idea of the tattoos on her arm , erm haven't you heard of a mirror/flip function on your camera? And the whole thing with her hair, she used to have black hair so these pics could of been taken back then, it could of been taken before she went to rehab, think about it?
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TBH, they were not the quickest to send out the kit and their communication left a lot to be desired. But as kits go, it was actually a decent cast, the stock was the worst part (full of air bubbles) but it was easily sorted with filler. The main webley body was a good cast and not the horror story that I was lead to believe in previous posts.
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"This is a twister with teeth!"
So declares weather man Al Roker as the action amps up in "Sharknado 2," the wild, crazy, and oh so deliciously outlandish sequel to last summer's cheesy TV sensation.
The film, directed by Antioch native Anthony C. Ferrante, made its public debut Monday night at the TV critics press tour during a pool-side party at the Beverly Hilton. Those in attendance hollered, cheered and laughed while sipping on potent drinks called Shark-tinis and as puffy, inflatable sharks hovered above.
The event, attended by stars Ian Ziering and Tara Reid, stood in stark contrast to the distinct lack of hype that with which the Syfy Channel released "Sharknado" last July. But upon its airing, the low-budget film unleashed the kind of incredible, out-of-the-blue social media storm that assured nothing connected with this franchise will ever be quiet again.
Indeed, while the sequel, which debuts July 31 on Syfy, features just slightly better production values, it is louder and splashier. In short, there's more bite for the buck -- and more chain saws.
Also, more people have joined the campy fun. "Sharknado 2" is stuffed with cameo appearances, including Kelly Osbourne, Andy Dick, Kelly Ripa, Michael Strahan, and Robert Klein, to name a few. And as the horror mounts, "Today" show partners Roker and Matt Lauer provide breathless, straight-faced updates.
The premise remains the same, only the cities have changed. This time it's New York, not Los Angeles, getting hit with an epic, freakish storm that sends thousands of chomping sharks hurtling through the skies and onto the streets.
We're not about to spoil the party, so you won't get many details about the razor-thin plot right here. Just know that the film starts with a plane flight into JFK that gives new meaning to the word "turbulence" and that sharks infest the subway system and even storm their way onto CitiField during a Mets game.
Alaso know that Ziering, who actually spent a few brief, scary moments in the belly of a shark during the original, once again makes a heroic attempt to save the day -- with the help of a game Vivica Fox.
And somewhere during all the craziness, Judd Hirsch poses the question we have all yearned to be answered:
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Deputy Chief Fitzpatrick started his career with the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office as a Jailer on August 3, 1985. Promoted to Deputy in 1989, Deputy Chief Fitzpatrick obtained the rank of Sergeant in January of 1993 and Lieutenant in April of 2000. Deputy Chief Fitzpatrick has experience as a Squad Commander, Grievance Officer and Peer Counselor. He has worked with the Muscogee County Recorder's Court and Chaplain Services. As a graduate of Troy State University and the Command College of Columbus State University, Deputy Chief Fitzpatrick was placed as Commander of the Muscogee County Jail by Sheriff Donna Tompkins in 2017.
The Muscogee County Sheriff's Office County Jail opened in December 2002. The cost to construct the new Jail was approximately $17 million. The facility is located next to the old Muscogee County Jail Complex. Construction of the County Jail began in 1999. The new facility was funded by revenue bonds.
The County Jail contains 24 new cellblocks in addition to the 12 cellblocks in the old jail section, these include special management cells and isolation cells for the close custody inmates. The Administration Section has been expanded and there is a new intake section and visitation section. New and improved security measures have been installed as well. The new building contains a larger medical facility. There are more clinic cells and beds near the clinic. Due to the design of interior outside yards, inmates will no longer utilize the exterior outside yards. The new facility houses the Sheriff's Identification Section, where fingerprinting and classification is provided for all of the law enforcement agencies for all Muscogee County inmates. Investigation of crime scenes is also done through the Sheriff's ID section.
The 1939 Jail facility will no longer be used to house inmates. Instead, it will be used for storage space, training facilities, and administrative offices. The 1984 Jail facility is scheduled to be updated and renovated. It will continue to house inmates as well as provide administrative office space.
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The Muscogee County Jail has a Special Operations unit called the Correctional Emergency Response Team. C.E.R.T. utilizes a group of specially trained and equipped officers to facilitate the movement of combative inmates from a cell, housing unit, or others within the County Jail. This unit is responsible for the security and safety of the Correction Personnel and inmates at the Muscogee County Jail. The Correctional Emergency Response Team is made up of four squads of officers.
Fatherhood Dorm:Fathers who reconnect with their families while incarcerated have a 50% less chance of returning to jail. We created the Fatherhood dorm to teach men how to be better parents and to accept responsibility for their childrens futures. Civic, governmental and faith community leaders teach the men how to be good fathers and role models. The Columbus Librarys Childrens Department teaches the men how to teach their children to read. Our goal is for the men to not return and their children break the generational cycle of incarceration.
Veterans Dorm:Who more than Veterans of America's Armed Forces deserve a second chance at life. We opened the Veterans dorm in the jail to focus on the issues that Vets experience. PTSD and substance abuse are the main reasons we see Vets coming to jail. We offer programming to address these challenges and resources to assist them when they get released to successfully transition back into the community.
Inmate programs in the Muscogee County Jail are focused on providing the inmate necessary tools to successfully reintegrate back into the community once they are released. The Muscogee County Jail partners with many community organizations to provide a variety of education and life-skills programs in the jail.
Data indicates that jail programs decrease incidents of inmate on inmate and inmate on staff violence. Providing inmate programs is a tool for the jail staff to use to decrease inmate conflict and violence within the jail, because inmate participation is only approved for those with good behavior history. Programs within the Muscogee County Jail are available for most inmates, however priority is generally given to those who will be released back into our local community. The following programs are currently available at the Muscogee County Jail:
The Muscogee County Jail is also fortunate to have a full-time Chaplain on staff. Our Chaplain visits with inmates of all faiths and coordinates a substantial number of faith-based volunteers. Since it's inception, our Chaplain Program has greatly reduced tension and conflict within the facility. Our Chaplain is supported by the contributions of many local congregations to whom we are eternally grateful.


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A female who tries to hard to fit in. Constantly contradicts herself and can never admit to her faults. A hypocrite for sure. Loves attention even though she claims to hate it. Wants people to feel sorry for her all the time. Latches herself to males easily probably to feel better about herself. Says she hates female drama yet she was the most dramatic female ive come across. Steer clear of milly. You know the one with hipster glasses and to much teeth.
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Producers' Challenge - The Southern Cross Replica
05/02/2013 , 5:05 PM by Amy Verrall
Every Tuesday the 891 Afternoons producers have one hour to get an answer to a question that you want to know about.
Barry called the show and wanted to know what happened to the Southern Cross replica and producer Amy Verrall felt up to the challenge.
The answer was given within the time limit and Sonya Feldhoff managed to speak to the man who was flying the plane when the undercarriage fell out and the man who's hoping to restore it back to its former glory.
You can read more about the Southern Cross replica's restoration here.
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It's just shy of a month now until the beginning of the commonwealth games, which this year is being hosted in Scotland's largest city, Glasgow. With preparation near completion, the populous is eager to welcome the 6500 athletes and officials from all 71 countries participating and relive some of the excitement from London 2012.
But those among us that don't share the same enthusiasm for large sporting events may find themselves unsure about what the commonwealth actually is and will certainly struggle to participate in the chatter and excitement when the games have begun and so we have composed a beginners guide to get you through this difficult time.
The Basics
There are 17 sports in total during the games in which the athletes will be competing for gold. (categories like athletics and aquatics can be broken down further into multiple events, though it's easier to generalise them).
Via the process of elimination, the athletes are narrowed down to a selection of the fastest and most skilled few. You will be able to spot them immediately as the ones who cross "the line" first, throw stuff the furthest distance or win the most points.
The commonwealth games, originally called the British Empire Games, is an international event in which the "Commonwealth of Nations" (composed mostly of countries who were once in the British Empire) compete in multiple sports.
The games were first held in Canada in 1930. It originally featured 400 athletes from 11 countries and has run every four years since its creation (except for both 1942 and 1946 as a result of World War 2).
2014 will mark the 3rd time that Scotland have hosted the games, with Edinburgh having hosted it in 1970 and 1986.
The Athletes
There are literally thousands of athletes competing in the games - so it's not practical to know who all of them are and who to support.
The simplest way for deciding who to back would to naturally support any from your own country. However, should this not be possible, don't worry - simply selecting another that you wouldn't mind winning would do.
Try and learn the names of some of the most famous athletes (even from other teams). They are famous for a reason and are good fallbacks if you are really stuck. Here's the must-know list:
Mo Farah
Expect to see the crowd go crazy when this British Athlete runs onto the track. With two Olympic Gold medals under his belt from London 2012, Farah is seen as a sure-thing for both the 5000m and 10000m this year.
Nicola Adams
Another popular Brit following the Olympics Games, Nicola Adams was the first woman to win a gold medal in Boxing at the Olympic Games and was selected to be an Ambassador for Glasgow 2014.
- Usain Bolt
Watching Live
One of the most important parts of pretending to know about sport is how you react while watching it. Though general screaming when your chosen team are winning with the occasional fist-pump may fool a few, you'll need to throw in some words to fool your most knowledgable friends. Here's a list of simple phrases to get you by:
"Come on!" - effective when your team is lagging behind, but not so much so that it's embarrassing. Though can also be used when you're athlete is winning and close to the end of the race/game.
"Ouch, that's going to hurt." - mostly used when someone falls over (laughing would be an acceptable alternative if the player is not seriously injured) though can also be used for contact sports like boxing.
"That's going to lose him/her some points" - most likely to come up during gymnastics when the athlete is a little unsteady, though can also be used for precision sports like shooting and indoor bowls.
"What was that?" - if your team are starting to lose to the point of no return, critisising their performance may save your pride. Take your chance at any evident fumbles or poor plays.
Hint: Always question the ruling of the referee if it goes against your favour. They are evidently trying to stop you from winning.
When in Doubt
Throughout the games, there will be full coverage on both TV and Radio with many commentators analysing the players and events that are worth talking about. Bring a notepad and write down a thing or two to use in conversation between events.
Escape the Craze
Of course, there is always the option of escaping the games entirely. Spending near 2 weeks attempting to take part in something you couldn't care less about is exhausting work. Save yourself the hassle and book a trip to the country where the closest person is three miles away; find a tranquil utopia where you can relax peacefully away from the craze of Glasgow and other bigger cities.


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#21 Mon 17 Dec 12 6:08am
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Re: Roasted chestnuts?
Maybe .'christmas with bells on' or something like that ?
#22 Mon 17 Dec 12 3:51pm
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Re: Roasted chestnuts?
Thanks but no, I watched that one and it's not there. I have an inkling it's on "Jamie at Home Christmas Special". My doubt now is if the DVDs include it or not. Thanks anyway!!
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Re: Roasted chestnuts?
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does anyone have any recepies for turning them into something nice?? marinate, preserve, stewed???? Want to make something of a nice/original starter for christmas!!!!!!!
chestnut related story....
Years ago I went to Corsica to pick clementines for the season. The clementines that year were late so we had 2 weeks to survive on very little money before picking commenced.
The region we stayed in was "Castanicia" (land of the chestnut trees) and the chestnuts were bountiful at that time. We first starting roasting them but soon got fed up with them each day, so then we started making chestnut casserole mixing them with any veg we could lay our hands on. After a week the novelty of chestnut casserole soon wore off, but a local "berger" (shepherd) came to our rescue and offered us something we could use for cooking.......it turned out to be chestnut flour but gracefully accepted it and cooked it the recommended Corsican way by adding water and salt, mixing to a sludge, pouring out onto a flat surface then slice when cold. It was disgusting and resembled lumps of rubber. We could throw lumps of it from our village in the mountain (Cervioni) and it wouldn't stop bouncing until it hit the coast at Moriani plage.
I hate chestnuts!!!......and to rub salt into the wound the frosts came early (first time in 40 years Corsica had frost) and killed all the clementines.
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Do not open Foothills Park
Original post made by Anne T., Duveneck/St. Francis, on Jul 16, 2007
1) First, the precious ecosystem of this park is not something to be bargained with. Further, I can't believe we would even be considering trades at $50,000 to $135,000.
2) I find it strange that Los Altos is suggesting payment of $135,000 to Palo Alto for opening Foothills Park to their residents but then as quoted by Council Member Breen Kerr in the Daily News, "There would be no strings attached to the money, but we anticipate it would be used to open Fire Station 8" in Foothills Park. If we need a fire station to remain open for public safety, then that should be a priority and it should have nothing to do with access to Foothills Park.
3) Foothills Park is a treasure and we do not need to open it up further. It is my understanding that it is currently open to non-resident foot traffic (why is this any different than some of our other local/regional parks, such as Windy Hill?). We have few areas in Palo Alto that maintain such pristine beauty-- why risk that? And aren't there currently a couple of times a year that it is opened to neighboring communities?
4) We have over 30 other city parks that are open to non-residents. One is in my neighborhood: Eleanor Pardee Park. This morning was typical as I walked my dog before the maintenance crews came through and found the park strewn with trash, leftover food and human waste. I see no reason to increase our exposure in Foothills Park which will surely only increase our annual maintenance fees and possibly threaten the natural beauty of the park.
5) If we were to open up Foothills Park to non-residents how can we limit it to just Los Altos? And the thought of charging different communities "by their ability to pay" is positively absurd. This would be an act that we could never change.
If you are looking for some money, how about starting with the $181,000 earmarked for an Environmental Coordinator. I bet that person wouldn't support opening up Foothills!
Comments (48)
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jul 16, 2007 at 3:20 pm
It is absurd that Foothills Park is not open to everyone. All the other parks are. Add in a parking fee for non-residents if you want to generate money. We don't put resident restrictions on baylands and there shouldn't be any for Foothills.
"And the thought of charging different communities "by their ability to pay" is positively absurd."
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jul 16, 2007 at 3:21 pm
btw, this is being debated here: Web Link
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jul 16, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Why is it assumed that non Palo Alto residents would trash a park any more so than PA residents? From my experience, particularly around school campuses and school events, (May Fete parade) that PA residents are quite able to trash a park on their own.
a resident of Los Altos Hills
on Jul 16, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Did Kerr really say there were no strings attached? oh yes, he added a "but". Give me a break from doubletalk.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jul 17, 2007 at 5:43 am
It is naive of Palo Altans to believe Foothill Park is closed to everyone but Palo Alto residents, it is as porous as an open sieve. You can walk in over the fence which many local residents do, you can bike or drive in through the exit gate, and there are houses which back onto the park from surrounding communities. I think it's great that Los Altos Hills is offering to pay for somethings they have access to anyway.
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Jul 17, 2007 at 10:48 am
Ann, I am offended by your statements. Most of us in neighboring cities do our part in keeping all parks clean, but there are a few that make it hard for everyone. These folks exist in PALO ALTO TOO!!! I can guarantee you it's not folks from surrounding cities trashing Eleanor Park...give me a break!! Believe me, most would not choose Eleanor Park with the much nicer/larger Rinconada around the corner. You shouldn't be able to visit other parks outside of Palo Alto! I'm an African American woman from East Palo Alto and attended St. Albert the Great School (now named St. Elizabeth Seton School) and it was the kids from Palo Alto, not East Palo Alto, that trashed Eleanor Park when we were growing up in the 70's. Travel to other parks, like Lake Elizabeth in Fremont (where I currently own a home), and you'll see people really do care.
a resident of Stanford
on Jul 17, 2007 at 11:25 am
As a Stanford homeowner whose house is close to the Dish, I've always thought it absurd that Palo Alto does not allow us access to Foothill Park. Palo Altans see it as their right to park on Stanford Avenue and walk the Dish. Why not reciprocate?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jul 17, 2007 at 12:23 pm
With all due respect, the Dish does not have a parking lot and street parking is necessary.
a resident of another community
on Jul 17, 2007 at 1:32 pm
Aside from the gangbangers that do trash Eleanor Park regularly, I, too, have seen Palo Altans not treat that park well - they're as bad as the gangbangers!
The OP's only argument that washes is the ecosystem one. The rest, of course, is based on snobbery.
EPA should have toll roads to IKEA & to Dumbarton.
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 17, 2007 at 1:49 pm
"EPA should have toll roads to IKEA & to Dumbarton"
I like the idea of toll roads in EPA. It could be a cash cow, and very few PA folk would complain loudly. However, I would not have a toll road to get to IKEA (bad for business). But a toll road for the Dunbarton...hmmm... Think about it EPA (if it is leagal).
a resident of Mountain View
on Jul 17, 2007 at 2:12 pm
I think you missed the point, resident.
See you at Shoreline soon! No charge, of course
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jul 17, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Response to Luana, Stanford resident. Why should Palo Alto allow Stanford residents to enter Foothills Park? We Palo Alto residents cannot use any Stanford facilities such as the tennis courts or swimming pools !!
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 17, 2007 at 3:00 pm
"See you at Shoreline soon! No charge, of course"
Unless you want to use the various profit centers at Shoreline (sailing, golfing, restaurant, catered events). Of course Eric wants as many "no charge" entrants, as possible, at shoreline - it is a great marketing strategy. Don't forget Shoreline Amphitheatre, a very serious profit center.
Mt. View did a very clever thing, something I admire: It converted "544 acres of junkyard, hog farm, two substandard dumps, low lying flood plains, and a sewage treatment plant!" (from the official website). into a promo for the City of Mt. View. However, Eric, where did that sewage plant go? (hint: the first letters are: P and A).
I think Palo Alto should do a similar thing, but I am in a minority. Instead, PA developed Byxbee as a natural park for peaceful walking (no charge) and a wildlife refuge. PA also agreed to take in MV's sewage (thus allowing Shoreline to develop in its current form). PA also agreed to rent out its own land for a county airport.
I think Palo Alto has gone too far, in terms of shared pain. Not only should PA insist that FHP reamain exclusive, but it should also inist that Mt. View deal with its own sewage.
Time for Palo Alto to fight back against the various whiners.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jul 17, 2007 at 3:04 pm
I think we should let non-residents into Foothill, just charge them enough of a fee to pay for additional trash pick-up and additional rangers. I also think we should charge non-residents more for Rinconada pool or alternatively allow Residents to buy a pass for the whole summer.
I've lived near Pardee Park for almost 10 years. While I don't know where people live who use the park on weekends many are not residents (having taken my kids to the park for years, you know which faces are familiar and not...) There is truly a LARGE trash issue. It is the closest park to our neighbors in EPA, many walk there and are delightful people.
But in addition to the trash, there is often little supervision of the kids on the play structures - I've had to help a toddler supervised by a 4 year old down from the structure and slides many times.
a resident of another community
on Jul 18, 2007 at 8:17 am
I grew up in Palo Alto and lived there for 20 years. I have only the fondest of memories of regularly using Foothills Park. I strongly believe that if Foothills Park is open to other communities, the beautiful environment will rapidly erode. Do not open it to other communities. It is not worth the money that will be receieved from other communities and/or parking fees.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 18, 2007 at 8:24 am
Come on folks, this is an easy one. Of course it should be open - it is crazy to have a "private" public park - show me one other! This is just like a community pool or golf course - open it to all, charge everybody (remember when it used to cost $2 to go in FHP?), charge non-residents a little more, cap out usage by counting cars, us the extra money to hire a little more staff. I know we are all super-smart, but do we really have to re-invent the wheel on everything?
a resident of University South
on Jul 18, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Susan, the revenue you would collect would not even cover the cost of collecting it. It's more practical to not staff the gate and do spot checks on the people using the park.
a resident of Palo Alto Hills
on Jul 18, 2007 at 4:25 pm
i believe that fhp shouldn't be open to non-residents, not because it should remain exclusive, but mainly because it's located in an environmentally fragile area. based on how our athletic fields look after a weekend of soccer, and i know for a fact that most weekend soccer users are not palo alto residents (although palo alto residents are certainly capable of creating a mess as well), it's very likely that too many visitors would damage or even destroy the delicate balance that allows wild life to thrive in this particular park. fhp isn't at all like rinconada, johnson or mitchell parks. the foothills are special vis-a-vis their wildlife and flora and that environment might not be able to handle a large increase in visitors. in addition, a large increase in traffic on a very narrow and windy road will inevitably cause traffic accidents, some fatal, and sharply decrease the quality of life of the residents living off page mill road, residents who have chosen to live in a pristine, rural, secluded environment. i am very happy that palo alto allows all non-residents to use our many city parks, but fhp definitely shouldn't be part of the deal.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jul 18, 2007 at 5:27 pm
look at Yellowstone and Yosemite as larger scale examples of what happens when you "let everyone in".
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 18, 2007 at 7:25 pm
I'm not comparing the two, but the Galapagos islands may become off limits to humans in the near future because too many people had been allowed to visit and they disturbed the fragile environmental balance down there. Allowing unhindered non-residential access to Foothill Park may very well create a similar catastrophe. People should stop being so selfish and think of the environmental aspect of their actions. Like someone said on this thread, Foothill isn't Rinconada or Mitchell. Palo Alto has been more than generous in allowing all non-residents free access to our parks and neighboring soccer players virtually unlimited access to our athletic fields. E.Palo Alto does not provide its residents with soccer fields and hundreds of EPA residents use Palo Alto parks and athletic fields daily to play soccer, and they are welcome. Please, don't make the irreversable mistake of treating FHP as another Riconada or Mitchell.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 18, 2007 at 7:56 pm
You people are so funny. What about every other open space on the Peninsula - there are tons, every single one open to everybody, a couple charge $ but most do not. I haven't noticed severe environmental degradation at Windy Hill or Arestradero recently (maybe the EPA's can't find them). Plus if you think the EPA hordes will flood poor Foothill, just cap the number of cars coming in or raise the price.
The idea that things Palo Alto are so unique that they require unique solutions - good grief.
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 19, 2007 at 6:48 am
This is not about EPA. EPA was just mentioned as an example of a neighboring city that isn't providing parks and athletic fields to its residents who use Palo Alto's facilities instead. I doubt that more EPA residents would visit FHP if it were opened to everybody, this really isn't about any particular community. Any person who wants to get into FHP right now can do it easily in a number of ways.
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Jul 19, 2007 at 8:04 am
Except through the front door on the weekends ;-)
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jul 19, 2007 at 9:44 am
You only need one PA resident in a car (not necessarily the driver) to get in. I know that often a group or family of both PA residents and non get in by splitting the PA people into the different cars. You can even get two cars in if you tell the gate that you are together.
At present, all that is happening is for those who want to get in to find a way round it and most trying usually can.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jul 19, 2007 at 11:01 am
The idea of public/private parks is common in Europe and many other places. Access to city parks is limited to people who are dues paying "members" and they are often given keys to access the park. Walk through London and you will see many. By living in PA you become a member of this park through the payment of taxes. Simple enough.
I can live with being perceived as lacking generosity when balanced against the risk to the park ecosystem and all the other risk enumerated. Independent of the history of how the park became exclusive to PA, I dont see why we should change. The surrounding communities dont lack the resources to entertain their members. Open the park for the amount of money to keep a fire station open? Absurd. In PA we have Arborists, Bee-hive manager, community garden administrators etc. and we have all agreed to the costs and tax assessments this community generates.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jul 19, 2007 at 11:49 am
The private parks in London are very different. These parks are in residential neighborhoods which have no yards of their own. They are paid for by local neighbors who have a key for an annual charge. They are not open to all unless this charge has been paid for. It is a separate type of arrangement for local residents who have no garden/yard space and want somewhere to enjoy the outside amenities that the park affords. The design of the neighborhood was made at the time the original homes were built. This is a very different situation.
For those unfamiliar with this idea, the movie "Notting Hill" with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts demonstrates it quite well.
a resident of Downtown North
on Jul 19, 2007 at 1:05 pm
It seems like residents of EPA in particular are resentful that FHP isn't open to everybody. EPA, to the best of my knowledge, has no public parks. EPA residents use the public parks in Palo Alto to picnic, celebrate birthdays, hang out and EPA residents also use PA sport fields to play soccer, since soccer fields aren't available to them either in their own town. Since PA parks are so available to them, there seems to be no incentive for EPA civic leaders to create their own parks. I suggest that EPA residents demand of their leaders parks of their own, so they don't have have to travel to other cities to picnic and play soccer, instead of whining about the exclusivity of FHP. Dependency on others is never a good idea, and the more one gets used to it, the more difficult it is to get rid of.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 19, 2007 at 1:51 pm
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Jul 19, 2007 at 2:14 pm
If FHP is opened to non-residents,the same logic would indicate that our public schools should be opened to everybody wishing to attend, residents from neighboring cities should demand that our police department protect them, and using the same logic, why shouldn't they use my backyard for a BBQ. FHP was acquired using Palo Alto residents tax money, the eco-system of that particular park is quite fragile and very different from other city parks and even other open space areas. Human use of this particular area should be minimized, not expanded. Just like I don't expect others to let me use their property or even their city's resources, they shouldn't have any expectations of automatic use of property paid for by others. I find the whiny demands to use FHP real chutzpah.
a resident of Mountain View
on Jul 19, 2007 at 2:17 pm
Um, so, John, you want free food, concerts and catered events at Shoreline? Well, let me work on that.
PA isnt donating anything to MV, sewer-wise. Adjancent cities have lots of cross-pollenization on utilities, infrastructure, etc. Your lack of knowledge on this makes it unneccessary to take much stock in your other comments. Your overinflated opinion of what PA "gives" to surrounding communities is funny.
(Im not trying to bash PA-- your city should get a lot of credit for some good things its done-- Cubberly Center is a great asset to the region, for one. I do take issue with the high and mighty crowd that values PAs contribution to the universe at $10 on the nickel, though)
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 19, 2007 at 4:15 pm
No, nothing for free. It's just that your notion of "free" is only for the hiking and bird watching. The rest are profit centers. Byxbee is free, period, for the hiking and birding (and about double the size of all of Shoreline).
You should at least try to do your homework, Eric:
"In October 1968, the Cities of Mountain View and Los Altos agreed to retire their treatment plants. They became partners with the City of Palo Alto to construct a cost-effective regional secondary treatment plant. The 1968 pact extended until July 1, 2035, set Palo Alto as the operator of the plant, and required Palo Alto, Los Altos and Mountain View and their sub-partnering sewer agencies, East Palo Alto Sanitary District, Stanford University, and Los Altos Hills to share in the proportionate costs of upkeep. The Regional Water Quality Control Plant was designed in 1969. Construction started in 1970 and was completed in 1972 for a cost of $11 million. " BTW, this agreement is only good until 2035.
Web Link
As I said, Eric, MV got rid of their problem plant and put it in PA. Next question?
Palo Alto absorbs too many of the burdens in this area. Beside sewage, and the airport, if MV soccer players actually had to play on their own fields, instead of using PA's fields, they would be forced to develop more soccer fields (something they recently rejected). If Portola Valley had any regulation baseball fields, it would not be mooching off PA. If EPA had any decent parks, it wouldn't be using PA's parks...etc.
Palo Alto needs to fight back. It's that simple.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 19, 2007 at 5:02 pm
Somewhat off topic, but the MVLA soccer club uses Los Altos fields, not Palo Alto. The field behind their City Hall is quite nice.
And I enjoy the free access to our neighbor's open space - Windy Hill, Shoreline, Stanford Dish. It seems reasonable to me that we share Foothill.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jul 19, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Just to throw in a few random observations of my own:
1. As Jenny pointed out, getting into Foothills Park is currently very easy. There aren't enough rangers to keep the main gate staffed, and of course, there are other points of access into the park, as most local hikers know.
2. That said, whenever I'm up there, there are surprisingly few people using and enjoying the park.
3. As several people have pointed out, it is of course important to protect the fragile ecosystem up there. But perhaps limits and rules could be put in place and enforced with some of the funding and entry fees. In particular, there could be a limit on the number of cars that enter the park, which would both reduce foot traffic and pollution, and perhaps it would encourage carpooling and cycling into the park. (There is a park and ride just down the hill at 280.)
4. Allowing people to enjoy and experience our local habitat is probably the best way to make them sensitive to it. Children in particular need a chance to walk in the woods, see a coyote or a deer, or find a hawk's feather in the grass. LAH children are hopefully already having that experience, but since we've broadened this particular discussion to include other communities such as EPA, Stanford, and Mountain View, let's think about the fact that we have a unique resource and opportunity with Foothills Park to help children (and maybe even a few adults) come to love and understand the natural world.
I agree, let's be protective of the park, but if resources allowed, it would make much better sense in the long run to do it strategically rather than exclusively.
a resident of Downtown North
on Jul 19, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Why is Palo Alto expected to solve the problem of lack of sufficient parks and athletic fields in neighboring communities? Other cities around us use land for commercial purposes, we use it for parks. every weekend, hundreds of non-residents play soccer and baseball in our fields, picnic in our parks, leave tons of trash behind, not always in garbage containers, and we are supposed to just accept it as a normal fact of life. The sense of entitlement non-residents have, where using PA parks and field is automatic and an obvious solution to their communities lack of parks is puzzling. Some Palo Altans who live near parks and soccer fields don't even enjoy-surprise, having their streets flooded with cars every weekend, and their driveways often partially blocked by non-resident cars, but it would be so not PC to say something about it.
a resident of Mountain View
on Jul 19, 2007 at 5:34 pm
Gerald, what are you TALKING about? As many people from, say MV that use PA athletic fields and parks, there are a similar number of PA folks using ours!
a resident of Mountain View
on Jul 19, 2007 at 5:43 pm
John, it looks to me like MV, PA and others JOINTLY DEVELOPED and PAID FOR a sewage plant (I was aware of the details before your post) for their mutual benefit. It is run by PA, and, I assume, the other agencies pay them fees per a mutually agreed to contract. Problem?
Soccer fields-- MV just opened up several new ones (a proposal for more at an open-space site was rejected. Excellent bird-watching there, from what Im told. Come by!) We have decent capacity, and I personally know Palo Altans that use fields in town. All of our fields get use from teams in SV, PA, LA, others. PA Softball teams often play in MV. Problem?
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jul 19, 2007 at 5:55 pm
I don't think the point is MV's parks, but East Palo Alto's. Does EPA have a single park?
MV does have parks, but I believe PA has more. Given that PA has more than 30 parks open to anyone and that there is open space along the Peninsula open to anyone (including Palo Alto's Arastradero), I'm not sure why there's a compelling need to open Foothills. The arguments seemed to be based on some sort of idea that there's a moral obligation to share, but given how many parks Palo Alto does share, I don't quite get why FHP needs to be opened. It seems to be more about resentment of the Palo Alto 'tude more than anything.
Personally, I don't have strong feelings about it. But then, I don't think Stanford has to share its athletic facilities--as wonderfully nice as they are.
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 19, 2007 at 6:32 pm
"As many people from, say MV that use PA athletic fields and parks, there are a similar number of PA folks using ours! "
Wrong, Eric!
I have a few friends that are close to the local sports/fields issues. They tell me that if Palo Alto actually enforced it 50% residency per team rule, surrounding communities, including MV, would be up the creek without a paddle. Palo Alto teams, on the other hand, would have almost solved its internal playing field problem. If Palo Alto went to a higher percentage (say 80%), and enforced it, MV would be blown out of the water.
The new soccer fields at Mayfield are hugely successful, and there is a waiting list for playing time. The problem is that many of these players are from outside PA. It is time for MV to build its own playing fields, to meet its actual demand. I think I remember that there was a big move to do this in MV (at Cuesta Park), but it was defeated. Did you support this move to take care of your own, Eric?
Eric, I will guarantee you that if PA begins to enforce its current rules on playing fields, MV will be desparately trying to figure out an answer. Maybe that corner where Sears is...? Or Cuesta?
Palo Alto needs to fight! We should no longer act under noblesse oblige.
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 19, 2007 at 7:17 pm
"John, it looks to me like MV, PA and others JOINTLY DEVELOPED and PAID FOR a sewage plant (I was aware of the details before your post) for their mutual benefit. It is run by PA, and, I assume, the other agencies pay them fees per a mutually agreed to contract. Problem?"
Yes, Eric, there is a little problem. MV (and ohter nearby cities) send their sewage to a fcility on PA land. When the agreement ends in 2035, where will MV dump its sewage? Logically, it should be at Shoreline, where it used to be. I'm quite certain that MV, with its new wealth, will be able to construct a state-of-the-art facility. Of course, they might need to take about 50 acres away from the current Shoreline Park. At that point, PA will be able to downsize the current facility and develop additional park land (perhaps more palying fields). Of course, it will still be a state-of-the-art sewage treatment facility, but only for PA sewage. Those new playing fields will be mostly for PA players.
Palo Alto does way MORE than its fair share. Time to get a tad selfish, Palo Altans! Cities like MV, EPA, PV, Stanford need to take care of their own needs.
To be fair, Eric, I think I remember that PA got some kind of quid-pro-quo out of the deal (land fill?), but I have not been able to identify it. Do you know (honest question)?
a resident of Downtown North
on Jul 19, 2007 at 8:04 pm
Eric, I don't know of any Palo Alto resident who uses MV fields and parks, and I suggest that you don't either. I just find the attitude that PA owes to the residents of the surrounding cities complete and perpetual use of its recreation facilities, its athletic fields in particular, bizarre. EPA doesn't feel any need to build ANY parks or athletic fields, since their residents use our parks and fields as a matter of fact. Soccer players from all surrounding cities and as far as east bay communities like Fremont and Newark come to PA every weekend to play as if this is how it should be. Why should our neighbors bother to build parks and sport fields when they can use the ones in Palo Alto and use their own land for tax generating commercial use?
a resident of Woodside
on Jul 19, 2007 at 8:14 pm
It sounds to me like this issue is less about the "ecosystem" than the egos on this board. Listen up, no matter WHO gets into WHAT park, you will ALWAYS have people throwing trash around and mistreating the environment. California in general seems to be famous for that. I am originally from New England where there are no sofas, pillows and loads of other trash on the side of the highways. The only way to "try" to keep the ecosystem as healthy as possible is to STOP BUILDING. With the exception of a few, you sound like a bunch of whiney babies. Shut up and work together to keep the ecosystems healthy in the bay area instead of just in 'YOUR' neighborhood. I have never seen such self-centered, egomaniacal talk on one board. Come out of your "little" petty worlds and get a CLUE!
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 19, 2007 at 8:24 pm
"I am originally from New England where there are no sofas, pillows and loads of other trash on the side of the highways. The only way to "try" to keep the ecosystem as healthy as possible is to STOP BUILDING"
AJ, New England is much more overbuilt, compared to California. Care to explain?
a resident of Stanford
on Jul 20, 2007 at 1:59 am
Palo Alto citizens can use open Stanford facilities like certain tennis courts and fields as long as they are not previously booked by students or special events. It is absurd that Stanford citizens cannot use Foothill Park; my street is constantly plagued by Palo Alto citizens parking illegally in residential parking where permits are technically required. The Stanford Dish used to be much more open, welcoming dogs and bicyclists alike, without cement or fencing, but because of the overpopulation and strange political wars with the demanding Palo Alto city government, it is now much more restricted and far less enjoyable.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jul 20, 2007 at 8:48 am
There is no parking lot at the Dish. Stanford has decided that one way to limit the number of people using the Dish is by not providing parking. Therefore, people using the Dish, park on the street. If Stanford provided a parking lot, there would be little or no parking on the street.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jul 20, 2007 at 9:46 am
The dish used to actually have parking--5 to 10 spots.
But dish v. FHP.
Dish is more convenient.
FHP bigger and more diverse.
Okay, fact is, I never liked walking the dish, so I'll pop back out of this.
a resident of Mountain View
on Jul 20, 2007 at 2:10 pm
John, then PA should enforce that rule. No qualms about it-- since you are clearly more concerned about adult leagues, I have no issue with that group paying fair market for field use. Most cities-including PA- charge a premium for out-of-towners to join rec programs (something your friend likely didnt factor into his claims)-- if capacity is a problem, bump the non-resident fee! Your contact is only looking at the issue from one direction. My city has addressed its needs (again, new fields just opened), and our kids use Los Altos fields much more (and they ours) then PA.
(I think if PA enforced the rules as you suggest, some leagues would have trouble filling all their teams- if thats not the case, then they WOULD limit non-residents- simple as that. Same would apply in MV leagues.)
Off the high horse, friend. We are both fortunate to live in cities that provide above-par services to their citizens. Your need to discredit your neighbors is odd. Your issue with sewage is bizarre, and I would suggest that you remember that you live in a city with stagnant at best revenues and a tax base that keeps getting nibbled away. PA can and should be working deals where they provide services for pay to other municipalities. (I believe that you are right about some other services that PA receieved in exchange for the sewage plant, further bolstering my arguement)
Gerald, congratulations on knowing every resident of PA. For the record, the MV people that I know who play in adult leagues mostly play on Stanford campus, with a few exceptions that play softball in both PA and SV (with PA people in SV, of course)
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 20, 2007 at 2:45 pm
"if capacity is a problem, bump the non-resident fee! Your contact is only looking at the issue from one direction. My city has addressed its needs (again, new fields just opened), and our kids use Los Altos fields much more (and they ours) then PA. "
Eric, I am not just talking about the adult leagues, although adults have as much right to recreation as kids. Palo Alto is loaded up with out-of-town kids playing on our fields. PA has, to this point, refused to enforce its own rules (noblesse oblige, aka guilt). This period is coming to close, I can assure you.
Eric, I feel that you are pretty smart, thus you must know that the 'game' (within a game) is to use PA playing fields by blending just enough PA players on a given team, with MV (for example) players, such that they meet the 50% rule. The reality is that actual residency is not checked by utility bills. It is as leaky as a sieve. Palo Alto WILL be checking utility bills at some point in the future. At that point, Eric, you will find out how deficient you (MV) are in actual field space for your kids. In terms of adults, PA takes a huge burden. I say let the adult leagues proportion their fields according to resisdency. For example, if only 20% of adults playing soccer in PA are from PA, then only 20% of the games should be played in PA. They can pay their fees to the other cities for proportional use. I understand that there are MANY adult soccer players from MV, that willingly pay to play on PA fields, becasue there is no room for them at home. This must end! There is plenty of room at Shoreline to add new playing fields. Not to mention Cuesta.
I will join Gerald in saying that I don't know a single PA team that seeks to use MV playing fields, outside of tournaments involving various cities. Can you name one, Eric? If you do come up with an example, I will tell my sports friends that there is a problem, one which can probably be remedied by enforcing the current rules (50% residency); if not, then go to 80% residency.
Eric, all this bickering about parks is the result of the envy over ONE park: FHP. If you (and others) keep pushing on FHP you will:
1. Not succeed.
2. Lose much more than you currently comprehend.
a resident of another community
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If it is truly for environment, how about close the park entirely, not open to anyone include Palo Alto people either? This would be great for the ecosystem -- and a true test about how many people are really caring about the environment, how many are just selfish and snobbish.
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If having the choice of buying queens from a producer in state versus out of state, it is better to buy in state?
What I am really asking is if there is an advantage of queen from the samel regional area versus buying from someone, in say, North Carolina.
I wonder how much calamatics (sp?) plays a part on the overall performance of queens.


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[Article]-Understanding Heap Overflow Exploits
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Jack Koziol of Shellcoder's Handbook fame spoke at ChicagoCon last year on heap overflow exploitation, so we thought we'd share the entire audio recording and slide deck with you as an example of the type of talks you'll see at the next ChicagoCon in May 2009.
As defined by Wikipedia, "A heap overflow is a type of buffer overflow that occurs in the heap data area. Like all buffer overflows, a heap overflow may be introduced accidentally by an application programmer, or it may result from a deliberate exploit. In either case, the overflow occurs when an application copies more data into a buffer than the buffer was designed to contain. A routine is vulnerable to exploitation if it copies data to a buffer without first verifying that the source will fit into the destination. A deliberate exploit may result in data at a specific location being altered in an arbitrary way, or in arbitrary code being executed."
So what does all that mean and how do you do it? Find out in Jack's talk on "the most common type of heap overflow exploits for Linux and Windows. He will briefly explain how dynamically allocated memory works, its interaction with the heap memory structure, and how a normal heap operates. Jack will then demonstrate how heap overflows occur, and how they can be exploited on Linux, Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP2 with Data Execution Prevention (DEP) enabled. Unfortunately, the Vista portion of the talk had to be withdrawn. Expect to laugh, cry, and be entertained!"
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Natalia Vodianova is far from perfect and requires lots of photoshopping.
Well OK I don't believe that statement for a minute, and odds are neither do you. But someone at Etam Lingerie thought it was the case, hence their latest look book which has Natalia unnecessarily airbrushed into plasticine. Another example of the industry taking photoshop a little too far, and frankly we think a little of Natalia's natural skin tone would make the shoot more real, not hinder its ability to sell product.
If you can look beyond the substandard photo editing there's some sweet vintage-inspired lingerie pieces to be seen. Click on the thumbnails to view more of Natalia Vodianova for Etam.


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I've lived 18 years of my life in Florida, 3 years in Hawaii, and 5 years in California--always minutes away from the best beaches in the world. Its made me have unrealistic expectations that every coastal city should include an award winning beach.
My impression: They are over crowded, the water looks murky, and/or there's broken glass bottles in the sand. When I went on a field trip (again? I can't stop myself) with Oscar's class to Orchid Beach, his teacher said, "Ok parents! Let's walk around this area and look for broken glass so the kids don't get hurt." I found three pieces.
Hope you have a good weekend! Go to the beach for me, please! Shout out to my favorites: Siesta Key, FL! Waimea, HI! Santa Cruz, CA! Anyone lucky enough to be going to one of these beaches this weekend?


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Osprey Talon 11
For those moving fast and packing smaller loads, lightweight packs in the Talon series adjust for a wide range of comfort and suit any style with the option of several sharp colors and graphics. Designed for mountain biking, trail running, fastpacking, peak bagging, and adventure racing. Features the AirScape back panel with ridge-molded foam that creates air channels, and adjustable harness, and mesh hip belt pockets.
|1 lb 5 oz / 598 g
|1 lb 6 oz / 640 g
|600 cu in / 9 L
|700 cu in / 11 L
I purchased this pack for very long distance unsupported…
Price Paid: $65
I purchased this pack for very long distance unsupported trail runs. I am new at this distance and and will likely never be a professional. I do not race.
- Minimal weight
- Minimal bounce
- Straps don't rub
- Pack doesn't "crawl" up your back as you run (I hate that!)
- Pockets on hips large enough for GPS, Smart phone, or a couple of Clif Bars, yet small enough that they don't abrade the inside of my forearms
- Pockets on shoulder straps fits energy gels, my watch, my old-fashioned flip phone.
- Fits my older Platypus Hoser 3-liter hydration bladder.
- Easy to extract said bladder for refill without emptying contents of the pack.
- Fits enough gear for changing temperatures/altitude/conditions and "essentials" on daylong backcountry trail runs.
- Stretch pockets on side of pack for narrow water bottles (i.e., not Nalgene 1-Liters) perfectly sized and perfectly placed (I can reach them without removing the pack)
- Light load compression should be better. The external storage bungee acts as a very limited compression.
- My waist has not yet shrunk to be sufficiently narrower than my ribs to prevent the hip belt from riding up over the bottom of my ribcage. I think, however, that this is more the fault of my slight paunch than that of the pack. If my waist narrows, I shall update this review.
For shorter distances (6 to 10 miles), I just need water which can be accomplished in a myriad of ways readily available. For longer distances (over 10 miles) I need some source of energy (gels or whatnot), and even for this there are plenty of waistpacks or running vests or hydration whatevers which will hold enough water, and a couple of energy bars and energy gels. However, I plan on running 50+ miles solo and largely without support through unfamiliar backcountry. There are plenty of packs which can be used to walk this distance, but the experience of running in most day packs goes from unpleasant to painful to injurious. These hiking specific packs tend to bind, rub, and bounce horribly when running.
One solution was to limit what I carry and use a smaller running pack like the Nathan HPL #020. There are others in that genre, but the Nathan seems to be the gold standard for ultra endurance runners. Nathan calls it a "Race Vest," and videos of long distance trail runners wearing this abound. I felt, however, that its 275 c.i. cargo capacity was insufficient.
I want to carry some "just-in-case" essentials, as weather can change on a day-long run, I might be traversing sufficient altitude as to expect different conditions on top, and if I'm having a slow day or I get a little off course I might find myself on an accidental camp-out.
My choices, then, looked to be limited to a few packs meant primarily for long-distance mountain biking as well as what the industry seems to be terming, "mult-use," "mult-sport," or "adventure racing" hydration packs.
Manufacturers of these include Inov-8, Salomon, Camelbak, Gregory, and Osprey, but I didn't find examples of all of these packs in nearby stores to try on. I was, however, able to try on the Osprey Raptor 10, the Osprey Manta 20, and the Gregory Miwok 18, as well as the Osprey Talon 11.
**As a caveat, I did not wear my running gear into the store, nor did I bring a full water bladder to insert into the pack. It's not a bad idea to wear what you will wear and load what you will carry to test the pack out in the store, but even more important is a good store return policy. You can get a feel for the pack in the store, but distance is the real test. I suppose it's not illegal to run laps in your local outfitter, but it'll likely be long before mile 15 that the folks in green vests ask you to stop sweating on their samples.
The Raptor and Talon are nearly identical in fit and feel, I found, so the main distinction was how I prefer to organize my gear. The Raptor had stretch hip pockets with no other seal (zipper, velcro, etc...) than the compression of the elastic (the Talon's hip pockets were stretch mesh with zipper closures) and the Raptor did not have the nifty shoulder strap pockets of the Talon. The other differences can easily be identified by an in-store comparison, but those I listed were important to me.
The Manta seemed to fit fine (no bounce, no binding, no rubbing), but is designed (goofily, if you ask me) as a miniature version of a full-featured technical backpacking pack -- it even has an "integrated rain cover" -- which gave me less apparent room (the specs say the Manta 18 has more room than the Talon 11, but I couldn't find it) and it weighs almost twice the Talon.
The Miwok 18 I found had insufficient support (stiffness) on the back panel. The Ospreys have a structured foam back panel which seemed to reduce pack bounce, and provides a protective barrier between the screwcap of my Platypus Hoser and my ribs.
The Miwok has a truly nifty compression system which allows you to easily compress on the go. However, even when I really cinched this down there was a surprising amount of bounce. This is possibly at least partially related to the size. The Miwok 18 is identical to the Gregory Wasatch 12 except in capacity (18 and 12 liters respectively), the latter being the pack which would be more appropriate for my purposes.
The Wasatch, however, wasn't in the store and since the Miwok and Wasatch were identical in every other way, I thought I'd still get a good feel. Also, the hip-belt pockets (I find these useful for accessing stuff on the go) on the Gregory, were so wide as to cause my forearms to brush against them while running. I can just imagine how nice my raw, bleeding arms would feel at the end of a 20 miles of that.
The tethers of the shoulder straps and hip belt are stretchy and multi-part ("a set of flexible tendons," says Gregory). Though seemingly a major selling-point for Gregory, it did not make a difference in my brief, under-loaded, in-store test.
The winner for me was the Osprey Talon 11. It had the capacity I needed, the weight was not obtrusive, the flop nearly absent, and had both hip-belt pockets and neat little elastic pockets on the shoulder straps.
The MSRP is not awful ($89 when I looked), and various colors and sizes can be found on sale for 10 to 15 bucks less. I got mine for $65 bucks, shipping included. I just did a test run of around 7 miles/1300' cumulative elevation gain with a minimal load. The pack performed as I had hoped, up hill and down, over rock and river, ducking branches, and on straight stretches of monotonous tarmac. It stayed put, didn't beat me up, and carried my necessities with plenty of room.
I was the victim of some confusion in various online comments (not here, but elsewhere) about the sizing of this pack. The pack comes in two sizes, "S/M" and "M/L". Some comments suggested that the size difference is merely capacity, and if you go to the Osprey website's page for this pack the listing does not suggest otherwise. There is definitely a capacity difference (549 c.i. vs 671 c.i.), but there is also definitely a fit difference.
If you go to the Osprey website's page detailing pack sizing (for all their packs), you will see the fit guide. I thought I would get the M/L for extra cargo capacity. The M/L that I ordered was a pack that flopped and rubbed and poked me in the lower back, contrary to the pack I had tried on which had fit so beautifully. I returned it and got the S/M which fit like a dream.
Check the Osprey website pack sizing page to make sure you get the right one! This size difference, by the way, is available on the Osprey, whereas it was not available on the Gregory.
I used it for the first time during the Oxfam Trailwalker…
Size: M/L
Number of Pockets: 10
Max. Load Carried: 4kg
Height of Owner: 183cm
I used it for the first time during the Oxfam Trailwalker Japan 2010 and I have to say that it did the job perfectly. With enough room to carry everything I need for this 100km walk, it was very comfortable and I just forgot I was wearing a backpack. Although impossible 15 years ago, lightweight gears available on the market today make such a backpack an option for day hikes. It is simply one of the best pack I own.
For the full review with detailed review of comfort, pockets, hydration system, straps and belt... check my review on my blog : http://www.tozai-trek.com/lang/en/2010/05/osprey-talon-11/
I LOVE this pack! I use it almost every day going…
Design: top loading daypack
Size: 11 liters
Number of Pockets: 4 (6 if counting the smallest pocket and room for bladder)
Max. Load Carried: 8-9 kilos (and still comfortable!!!)
Height of Owner: 180 cm
Price Paid: can't remember
I LOVE this pack! I use it almost every day going to work besides shopping, fishing, day hikes and as a daypack on longer hikes. The harness is comfortable, and the hip belt will keep the pack steady on your back. The back panel is fairly well ventilated as well.
Now after two years of use and abuse (I've even washed it in a washing machine a few times) the wear is starting to show, but it is still as comfortable as the day I bought it. The side pockets will hold whatever you put in them securely in place (big enough for 1 liter nalgenes), the smaller top pocket is perfect the items you want fast access to and there is an even smaller pocket in there for the smallest items. A clip for your keys is also in place. There is a loop I suspect is for an ice axe, but it works perfectly to support my 6-piece fly fishing rod when hiking to the river. Just stick it in a side pocket, and wrap the cord around it. It is also possible to add a bladder.
The newer model has pockets on the hip belt as well, so I'm thinking of buying a new one, and donate the old one to a friend in need of THE perfect daypack :)
My only complaint is that if I use the pockets on the harness for an iPod or a mobile phone, I tend to get a bit of condensation on them if I work up a sweat as the harness breathes pretty well. This is easily solved by putting the items somewhere else.
All I wish for is that Osprey will make it AddOn-compliant :)
I've only had this pack for a few months and it's…
Design: zipped top opening
Size: 11ltrs
Number of Pockets: 4
Height of Owner: 173cm
I've only had this pack for a few months and it's great. If your kit is lightweight summer day walk then this is ideal.
The zip pulls are of a good size and easy to use.When loaded up it has a comfy feel to it, I would only use it in the summer or low level walks when you don't need to carry bulky clothing. The hip pockets are easy to get at and suitable for the phone/carkeys/snackbars.
This is the first Osprey that I've bought and I am well pleased. I did think that the price was a bit high however you are paying for a quality product.
Having got the Talon 11 I have just purchased the Talon 4 which I have yet to use, roll on next week.
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I found a couple of pictures from the 51K thread here.It mentions that the longer bolt carrier is for the shorter gun.You can also see that the slot for the cocking tube is extended into the reciever area.
Do you know of a place selling hk 33 barrels.
I found a couple of pictures from the 51K thread here.It mentions that the longer bolt carrier is for the shorter gun.You can also see that the slot for the cocking tube is extended into the reciever area.
Kit looked good, barrel was completely removed and any part with a serial number actually matched. The cocking tube and other parts were once painted black but now the paint was coming off.
I'll try to get pics up tonight. I have limited internet from were I'm at for the holidays.
All in all the kit was in good condition and nice.
"Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." - The Duke
Does anyone have a barrel stub from a cut kit they want to part with?
I got my kit from apex and my flat is on the way.I also found a trunion with the stub still in it to simplify things.Does anyone know of a thread somewhere on the correct way to shorten a cocking tube,especialy for the very short 'K' models.I also need to find out how to use the paddle mag release with the semi shelf that I will have to weld into the reciever.I can't seem to find anything on either.One more problem that I will need to address is the correct locking piece.I have been told that they depend on barrel length as well as caliber.This seems to be very doable but there is a lack of information on them for some reason.
To install the paddle mag release, you have to drill a blind undersized hole in the shelf. Install the lower housing and centerpunch the exact center of the forward mounting hole. Drill a 1/8" hole through the shelf, stopping before it goes all the way through. Make a bushing to sleeve the paddle mag release so the 1/8" pin will fit properly, many people use a MIG welder tip. Install the paddle with a 1/8" pin driven slightly below flush, then weld over the end making it a permanent installation.
Depending on the shelf used, you may have to machine a slot in it to clear the paddle release. Do not put any holes in the receiver until after the shelf is welded on.
Thanks Kernel,I can sort of picture what your talking about but I'll have to wait for the shelf and the flat to see exactly.I'm not sure if I'm going to put a paddle on it but I know if I don't the first person who sees it will ask me why I didn't.You know how that goes,if I tell them it's a pain they say it's easy even if they never did it before.
Then say "Cool well will you do it for me then for 50 bucks" I bet they shut up then
My usual response is "where's yours".


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Jan. 9, 2003
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
The distance brigade and throws crew had the night off, and first-year Head Coach J.J. Clark was absent while attending the funeral of former Lady Vol Ilrey (Oliver) Sparks in Austin, Texas. Still, senior Christie Elwin tied for first in the pole vault and junior Kelly Flowers shared the high jump crown to enable the University of Tennessee women's track & field team to enjoy a limited, yet successful opening of its season in the Tennessee All-Comers Meet Thursday night at Stokely Athletics Center.
Elwin, from Adelaide, Australia, grabbed a share of the fifth indoor title
in her career, clearing 11-11.75/3.65m to match unattached competitor Sara
Young for top honors. UT redshirt freshman Jessica Andrews (Rockford,
Tenn.) was third at 10-6/3.20m, freshman Jessica Reust (Knoxville, Tenn.)
was fourth at 10-0/3.05m and sophomore Jamie Rebella (Merrill, Wis.) was
fifth in 9-6.25/2.90m in her first competition since switching over to the
vault from the triple jump. Sophomores Lauren McNeil (Easton, Pa.) and
Kendra Rhyne (Andersonville, Tenn.) competed but were unable to clear a
Flowers, meanwhile, tied for first place in the high jump, sailing over 5-2.25/1.58m to split accolades with Adrienne Duke of Alabama-Birmingham. It was the second-straight Tennessee All-Comers crown for the Westerville, Ohio, product. Lady Vol rookie Angela Pruitt (Evarts, Ky.) grabbed fifth place with a leap of 4-8.25/1.43m in her first time wearing a UT uniform.
Though the short sprint is not her specialty and she did not win her event on Thursday night, sophomore Dee Dee Trotter (Decatur, Ga.) did appear to pick up where she left off after a sensational freshman campaign. The rookie All-American debuted in 2003 with a second-place effort in the 55m dash, knocking out back-to-back personal records of 7.30 in the prelims and 7.29 in the finals.
Fellow sophomore Toyin Olupona (Orillia, Canada) was even faster, charting the evening's top reading of 7.06 in the prelims. She, Trotter and freshman Caitlin Ward (Gibsonia, Pa.) all qualified for the finals, but sprint coach Caryl Smith opted to hold Olupona out of the money race. Ward (7.60 in the prelims) and Flowers, who filled Olupona's lane in the finals, finished fourth and sixth, respectively, in 7.61 and 7.75. Also running in the prelims were sophomore Christina Billings (Madison, Wis.) in 7.63, Flowers in 7.67, freshman Catherine Wright (Knoxville, Tenn.) in 7.88 and Pruitt in 8.44.
Flowers and Wright also notched third-place outcomes in other events. Flowers did so with a long jump measurement of 16-7/5.05m in her first collegiate try at that discipline. Wright, meanwhile, ran a 9.25 in the prelims and 9.20 in the finals of the 55m hurdles. Ward posted a 9.76 reading in the hurdle prelims but did not run in the finals despite qualifying.
"It was a very, very good meet for us," said Assistant Coach Caryl Smith. "We had a lot of people perform very well for a first meet and several personal records, and that excites me. With a new staff and several first-year athletes, it was nice to have a chance to go through the pre-meet preparations and logistics that we will utilize. That will make next weekend a lot easier on everyone."
The Lady Vols will swing into full stride next weekend, as Clark's squad journies to Blacksburg, Va., to compete in the Virginia Tech Kroger Invitational at Rector Fieldhouse on Jan. 17-18.


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1st Round: Sheldon Richardson, DT
I can see a scenario, where the Cowboys go need and take a Guard or Tackle in the first round, and Richardson falls to us. He is considered a Top-10 pick; therefore, it would make a lot of sense to take the BPA.
2nd Round: Xavier Rhodes, CB
I know you guys might think that this is insane, but with the rise of Desmond Trufant and other player like Cyprien, the CB are falling a lot. Jonathan Banks is now predicted to go at the end of the 1st round. I think it would be insane that if Rhodes is available in the beginning of the to noot trade up and possibly get a #1 corner.
3rd Round: Justin Pugh, OT/G
Now what about killing two birds with one stone?! Pugh might have short arms, but he is versatile and can play both OT/G. Pugh would be a great pick for our O-Line
4th Round: Devin Taylor, DE
DE is one of our needs, our pass rush has done nothing in the past year, but no mater what Tuck will start over the rookies. I believe that Devin Taylor has size and fits very well the NASCAR package by playing in the middle, also he will learn behing JPP and TUCK and maybe contribute, after we let Tuck go next year.
5th Round: A.J. Klein, ILB
ILB are not very valued in a 4-3, as we can see even Blackburn can do a solid job. Klein played extremely well in the East-West Shrine game, and can contribute, and even take the role of starter for our team.
6th Round: Shamarko Thomas, S
This is possibly the fastest player in the draft. With the combine he will rise probably to forth round, but who knows. On tape he is a 5-6 round pick. We need depth at S, Kenny might not be coming back and who knows how long we will keep Rolle. Thomas give us good depth and a lot of potential.
7th Round: Dustin Hopkins, K
The giants have now 3 kicker in their roster; therefore, why not get another one?!?! Just kidding, but it seems like the Giants will let Tynes go, and Hopkins would be a nice addition.


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1995: Cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov returns to Earth from the longest-ever stay in space by a human. He spent just over 437 days in the Mir space station. Thanks to a strenuous workout regimen, he returned to Earth looking "big and strong" and "like he could wrestle a bear," in the words of NASA astronaut Norman […]
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Discussion in 'General Chevy & GM Tech Questions' started by jyocum39, Jul 21, 2012.
Would a bad intake gasket cause an intermittent miss? The truck misses every once in a while.
Certainly could, but it's unlikely at higher RPM. You'll most likely see the problem (if your intake gasket is resulting in an air leak) at idle. It'll be rough and hesitate. If you're missing periodically, the first thing I'd check is the spark plugs. If you're leaking oil or antifreeze into the cylinder, you may also be fouling the plugs, which would also result in a misfire. Again, check the plugs.
Thanks man i will check the plugs. I am going to go ahead and change the gasket cause i read there prone to failure.
New parts definitely are less prone than old stuff. *Grin*
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Rhode Island College Offers New Youth Services Program
Hundreds of people work in before- and after-school programs throughout the region. While they have some specialized training, many do not have college degrees. For those workers who would like more background in youth development and earn a credential for their efforts, Rhode Island College has created a unique Certificate of Undergraduate Studies in Youth Services designed to help "professionalize" this growing field.
"The four-course program, which debuts this summer, is the first such program in Rhode Island and may be the only one of its kind in the region," said Mary Sullivan, director of the STEM Center at Rhode Island College. (The STEM Center is one of the state's leading professional development centers for educators of science, technology, engineering and mathematics studies.) "It's unique because it's taught entirely by college faculty to a cohort of students, and it is a hybrid program, meaning that some course components are offered online, resulting in fewer face-to-face classroom sessions. Both aspects support student learning and flexible scheduling."
The Youth Services Certificate Program is designed for "informal educators" – those who provide and/or participate in the growing number of "outside of school time" activities, which include educational and enrichment programs.
"Lots of education of our young people happens in informal and outside of school settings," Sullivan said. :"Many providers don't have college degrees, yet want a credential that would be recognized in the field. That's why it's important to offer college-level coursework for providers, so they can incorporate the theoretical knowledge into their practice."
The Youth Services Certificate Program is designed for people who may not be ready for the challenge or commitment of a college degree program, but want to achieve professional certification for the work they do. Those who complete the Youth Services Certificate Program are able to apply credits from the program towards a degree program, including a new major in Youth Development offered through the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development at RIC.
Rhode Island College developed the Youth Services Certificate Program in collaboration with the Providence After School Alliance (PARSA) and Rhode Island After School Plus Alliance (RIASPA), Sullivan said. They realized that many students spend as much – or more time – in "outside of school time" programs as they do in the classroom. So they wanted to bring "a degree of professionalism" to the field, which will benefit the providers and the programs.
A cohort of 18 people will be accepted into the program this year and students will go through the entire program as a group to take four courses -- one each this summer fall, winter and next summer.
The program also includes an online component, Sullivan said, including the creation of an online learning community in which participants will be encouraged to communicate with each other online, in real time, "to increase their knowledge. The program is a perfect one for The STEM Center to be involved with," Sullivan said, because "in addition to the classroom, we're using technology to provide content and foster learning."


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MULTIPLE DIFFICULTIES: Standard mode allows you to take damage up to 3 times before losing a life, giving mere mortals a chance to beat the game. We also have Hell mode, where one hit means instant death! Good luck!
1000 Units: Players will get 1000 lives to beat the toughest action sidescroller!
Lift & Throw: Prinnies are able to lift and throw objects on the battlefield.
Vehicles: Steal and control powerful vehicles, like tanks and UFOs.
Hip Pound: Jump and pound enemies to stun them. Then you can inflict multiple combo attacks for extra damage.
3D World with 2D Characters: In Prinny, character art is created using fluid 2D sprites, giving it a classic look with a comical tone. Battlefields and backgrounds, however, are created with 3D models. This allows for a smooth and unique combat action where certain attacks are rendered in a 3-dimensional view.