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Arthur Weyrauch
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Arthur Bruno Wey-rauch, 59, of Wolf Point, died Oct. 21, 2012, in Mc-Kenzie County, N.D.
He was born on Aug. 22, 1953, to Wallace "Sonny" and Verniece (Hanson) Weyrauch in Williston, N.D. He grew up on a dairy farm southeast of Ray, N.D. This is where his love of horses began. He attended grade school there and graduated from Ray High School in 1971. He spent many summers growing up working with the family harvest crew, starting out running Massey Super 92s.
After graduation, he attended Billings Technical Institute where he studied mechanics. He worked as a farmhand and an oil rigger for many years. He also spent many years in the trucking industry hauling cattle, produce, lumber or oil rig equipment. He traveled many miles throughout the United States to the point his family would call him a "walking atlas."
He had a brief union with Teresa Tong, from which their son, Wayne, was born.
In 1981, he met Connie Eggebrecht and they were married on June 26, 1981. They began their life together in Wolf Point. They had three children, Jacob, Cassandra and Jarod.
He loved NASCAR, rodeos, spending time with his horses and camping.
He was a very avid fan of all high school sports; he often followed the Wolf Point Wolves all across Montana. He was honored with a star quilt by the Wolves' boys' basketball team.
He also enjoyed hunting in the mountains and always returned home with great stories.
He was also a member of the Elks Lodge.
He was currently working as a field representative for Power Fuels.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jacob Weyrauch; and step-mother, Joyce Weyrauch.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Weyrauch of Wolf Point; son, Wayne Weyrauch of Williston, N.D.; daughter, Cassandra Weyrauch of Dickinson, N.D.; son, Jarod Weyrauch of Wolf Point; seven grandchildren; and siblings, Rita O'Neil of Missoula, Herb Weyrauch of Williston, Vicki McNarmara of Saco, Jesse Weyrauch of Stanley, N.D., Anne Robbennolt of Gettysburg, S.D., Joe Weyrauch of Saco and Mike Wood of Sidney.
A vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.
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For those of you who have seen the thread, my V is currently in the middle of a seat and roll bar install. It has taken a lot longer than I expected it to, but that seems to generally be the case. In addition to that I have a bunch of parts laying on my bedroom floor ready to go in to include G-Force 9" rear kit, SKF hubs x4, Revshift bushings, V2 yellow calipers and clear fog housings.
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"The Last One" is the twenty-fourth and final episode of the second season of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and the 42nd episode overall. It originally aired on Wednesday December 31, 2003.
Cold open: Dr. Weird's laboratory is shown, but the audience does not see inside.
Without playing the opening, the episode immediately goes to the Moon. The Mooninites have gathered a bunch of their villain friends for one final push towards eliminating the Aqua Teens. However, they do not succeed, and much of their group is eliminated from the meeting. Only the Rabbot, the Mooninites, Mothmonsterman, Ol' Drippy, Happy Time Harry, the Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future, and Major Shake get to South Jersey. They plan to shove "The Screw of Damnation" into the Hunger Force's heads. When the Mooninites were asked how they would get it in there, the Mooninites planned (They planned on having the others do it) on giving the Hunger Force a Post-It note saying "Stay Still."
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Meanwhile, the Plutonians, who were not invited because they were "teh suck", have formed their own group consisting of them and a headless Jiggle Billy.
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- This episode and "The Cloning" are the only two episodes to premiere on the exact same night.
- In the character roll call, Err mentions a villain called "the Klaus." No Villain answers when he said it, and the Klaus isn't otherwised mentioned any other time in the entire series. This issue has baffled some fans over the years, but in the DVD Commentary for the episode, it was revealed to be a simple reference to the Scorpions, a rock band.
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Parents in Britain's "forgotten middle class" are living in fear of their children growing up worse off than they are, the Government's social mobility czar Alan Milburn warned today.
The former Labour Health Secretary said "growing insecurity, transient poverty and stalling mobility" were hitting far more communities across the country than so far recognised by political leaders, bosses and teaching chiefs.
"There is a growing cohort of low and middle-income families squeezed between falling earnings and rising house prices, university fees and youth unemployment, who fear their children will be worse off than they have been," he told Progress magazine.
He said the proportion of 25 to 34-year-olds owning their own home had fallen from about 60 per cent to 40 per cent in a decade.
"When they grow up, many of today's children face the prospect of having lower living standards than their parents," Mr Milburn added.
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Z4 3.0 vs Z4 3.0Si vs Z4M
OK....I have my 335 convertible sold, wonderful car, but not really the weekend, fun, sunnyday convertible I was looking for....looking at several Z4s.....3.0i, 3.0Si and M models all in the '06-'08 year range....any and all opinions appreciated....Thanks
Just went through the same thing myself. Drove all three. Chose the M, but not why you might think. Actually, my wife chose the M for the looks. I had brought home a 3.0 and 3.0si and she liked them. I thought they drove great and were plenty of car for my enjoyment. THen my wife saw a 2007 M roadster and said "I really like that one." So I went and test drove it and bought it. Glad I did because it really does look more sporty than the non M's. Oh, and it drives real nice, too. Faster, tighter, sounds better, hydraulic steering is better connected to the road. All these are nice but I could have been happy with the 3.0 performance as well.
I'm an older guy (70) and I stepped out of a 740i into an '08 3.0si and couldn't be happier. I drove a 06 Z4M after I bought the 'si' but did not get a chance to wind it up as I should have because of a tire pressure warning light during the test drive. I DO like my 'si' though, and the color (Bright Red) attracts attention wherever I go. The car drives well, is quite responsive and powerful, and is a joy to drive. Gives great gas mileage as well. I prefer shifting with the paddles for the sport car 'feel'...not a car for female passengers who like to sleep while husband drives. With the top up during inclement weather, the airconditioning system works beautifully, but there are huge blind spots, so one has to be a lot more careful. Another big plus....it takes only half as long to wash as the 740i.
Find one of the newer 35is and it is quicker than the 06 Z4M, I even like the newer body shape..
Good advice here, I'll just add:
Think of the 3.0 as the upscale, better built Miata, the Si as the upscale, better made and more luxuriously appointed S2000 and the M as the Boxster fighter and you'll get the idea.
The 3.0 is probably the best daily driver - 17 inch wheels and tires will offer a better ride and the slightly smaller (detuned) engine good gas mileage.
The si will be a bit more harsh and the wheel/tire combo of 18's more fragile (some come with 17's) but otherwise a good DD
The M is in a different class - it's a lot of power for a lightweight sport car and the gas milage really suffers. However, it's the highest performer of the three, but that's academic, you'd only exploit it at the track, and you'd need a LOT of talent to exploit the M's capabilities well.
IMO, either the 3.0 or Si would give you more than enough handling and thrills for street driving, return good mileage and be comfortable and livable for everyday driving.
Your choice, go drive'em and enjoy.
PS: pre 2006, the Si was the 3.0 and the 3.0 the 2.5.
Yeah, I think the choice is between the Si and the M....seem to be able to get more for the money with the Si....newer, less miles...wonder if there is much difference in the long term value? I'm looking at an '06 black M with 40K miles priced about $27-28K, and several Si '06-07....for $2-3 less.....I really like the looks of the M better, especially the 4 exhaust pipes at the rear...Thanks, WC
I found that the M costs you and extra $6k for similar cars. I found a 2007 3.0si, manual, Monaco Blue, tan interior, 9,400 miles, premium + sport package but no nav for $27k, which seemed about right for that car. I found a 2007 M, manual, Monaco Blue, tan interior, 10,100 miles, every option except heated seats and headlight washers for $33k. The M stickered at $61,400. The 3.0si was $46,800. The M has depreciated 46%, the 3.0si 42%. Based on hours of research on autotrader, they seem to drop equally as the miles go up or they get older. And the separations seems to stay at $4,000 - $6,000.
So, your assessment is correct. You can either save money or get a nicer 3.0si vs. buying an M. I was ready to make that trade and made an offer on that 2007 3.0si. Then my wife asked me, "If money were no object, which one would you want?" I said the M. She said I don't get two bites at the mid-life apple, so pick the right car the first time. I did. She was right. But that's my situation.
I had almost the exact situation. I was going to buy an Si. I loved it, drove great, it's a really wonderful car and I would be very happy to have one. You would never be disappointed. But, my wife said the same thing to me as Tomhole's and told me to go drive a couple. I went out and drove one a week or two after the Si and wondered if it was really worth the extra money. I finally decided that to be sure I would drive them back to back in one day - it took about two hours of travel time, but was worth it. When I drove the Si after the M the differences were very clear to me and they were significant IMO. With no exaggeration, the M was a totally different experience. I got in the Si and it was clear within 30 seconds down the road. Acceleration in the M was great, but that was not worth the difference in cost. As he said, the steering certainly gave me more feel for the road. The sound coming out of the pipes alone, which I personally care about care about, was wonderful. A lot of it was just the intangible feeling of everything together....sound, acceleration & torque, seats, steering, road feel, fat steering wheel, suspension, brakes, no run-flat tires, looks, etc. You really need to do the back to back to know what you think. You may find it is not that different for your driving and personal needs than an Si or you may not be able to live without it afterwords, but that is the only way to really find out.
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By the way, I found this somewhere when I was looking at cars if you are interested. I think it is M vs Si. Am I right?
i know a guy selling a Z4M in NYC. message me if interested
The prices you are talking about seem pretty high. I bought my 2006 3.0si in 2009 with only 17K miles for 28K with a CPO warranty and waiving a lot of excess wear and tear on my previous Z4.
If I were looking at a used Z4 I would look to the new model design for a CPO xdrive 35. My son's xdrive 3.0 compares favorably to my Si, but adding the turbo makes that Z4 a beast with no need to add an M to it. It's already a ticket machine, but if it had the turbo, he might be in jail permanently. :eeps:
It pretty much depends on what are you looking for. I have a Z4 M and have driven the 3.0si. From what I have felt, these are VERY different cars. The Z4 M is a very manly car - it's harsh, unforgiving (mistakes are paid through the nose), savage and... oh, so SEXY and FUN! To me personaly, the choice is obvious - take the M-version. Thrill is guaranteed. The "pro" line ends here, though. I can hardly think of any other advantage of the M-version. So there come the disadvantages - low gas mileage, higher maintainance costs, more involved driving (this is NOT a highway cruiser for sure) and so on an so on... Not to mention girls LOVE this car... unless they have to do the driving :mad: Then they hate it :cry: Still, I would NEVER trade my M to a non-M version. Have been away for a week and I already miss her... There she is:
I'd concur that based on the individual reasons any of the three options would serve the buyer well.
Yes, the Z4M is faster, has better steering feedback, and looks more aggressive. It's also more expensive to run in terms of fuel, maintenance (as it requires valve adjustments), and repairs. It has a harsher ride and less storage space. In my opinion, the Z4MR/C is more for the dedicated Z4 enthusiast - someone that's already had a non-M.
I am seriously looking at an '06 M, 40K miles, $24,900, black/black, it has one fender bender on Autocheck with Carmax....Carmax is bringing it in from northern Virginia. The accident report only shows left side damage, and Carmax seems to be really good about their inspections, the pics look very good, and I'll have a couple of days to really give it a good look. There are a couple of Sis that I really like the look of, but I'm afraid that if I don't go with an M, I'll keep looking back....anyway the M won't be here for several days so I've still got a lot of time....WC
How long have you been looking for a car?
I never test drove an M. I was more interested in either a 3.0i or the 3.0si. I drove a Miata for 4 years. I wanted a bit bigger car so my wife would ride with me more, and while I was at it, more horsepower couldn't hurt either. I found a 2007 3.0si with low miles and it is a sweet ride. It was more money than I wanted to spend, but like someone else said, we only get one bite out of the middle age apple. Over the years I heard comments from Miata drivers that the Z was too much engine and that the Miata was sportier. I drive the curvy mountain roads here in the Smokies and I find the Z is not just way faster, but also handles better- at least it can go through the curves much faster. The Miata being a bit light in its feet had a tendency to drift in the curves. Not a good feeling when the shoulder is a couple of hundred feet below the road.
The OP says he's looking for a "weekend fun sunny day" car. Despite the fact that I chose a 3.0si over an M, for the OP's stated purpose I'd recommend the Z4M all the way. The 3.0si makes good power, has a very broad flat torque curve and gets 30+ mpg at 80 mph. All these make for a great long distance cruiser - with the capability of doing pretty well on the occasional canyon run or AutoX. But I think if you're looking for fun and this isn't your daily driver then the economic advantages of the SI are irrelevant. We're all sports car fiends here and maximum fun means maximum performance. A weekend toy doesn't have to be practical. Just buy an M.
The Z4M that I'm looking at will be arriving in a few days, in the meantime I've been looking at what I can to help with the decision....drove an '04 M3 yesterday, 16K miles, 6 sp manual...really, really nice....if the Z4M is at all similiar that will be great. My biggest concern now is how will the Z4M be on 3-4 trips a year of 300 miles or so to the beach or mountains....Thanks again for all the help...WC
Which ever you decide take my advice get a very good warranty you are going to need it. Good day.
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Melissa Harris Perry, Sunny Hostin, and some of the other black reporters on MSNBC, HLN and CNN should get fired. They should not be on TV anymore. What they are spreading is propaganda, not the truth. The six jurors have spoken. George Zimmerman is NOT GUILTY. He didn't do anything wrong; he was just defending himself.
The media keep saying that poor Trayvon Martin was "walking home... Minding his own business..." Can somebody explain to me why it took him forty minutes to get home when he lived only five minutes away? Why was he walking in the rain on a dark night with a hoodie on? Why was he looking through people's windows? Why was he suspended from school THREE times? Why did they find burglary tools, marijuana pipe, and women's jewelry on him?
The media are so pro-black. The reporters are afraid of speaking the truth. They don't want to end up like Paula Deen. By the way I don't think she's racist. Read what she said and decide for yourself whether she's racist or not.
Black people just want revenge. They can't handle the truth.
Please don't get Asian people involved. Don't say that they supported the marches. Asian people are way smarter than that. They are intellectual and hard working. They just want the truth, mind their own business, and want to make money.
Black people should take a look at themselves. Stop blaming it on everyone else. They have plenty of opportunities. Take advantage of those opportunities and stop collecting Welfare. Stop being racist toward whites and stop being jealous of Asian people because they work hard.
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The framework was always supposed to be "Adversarial" The success of Fox news needed to be countered by a hyper liberal major media outlet.
The problem is that national media from fox to MSNBC is all jackboot statist. Choose your flavor: Fascism or Communism.
What does MHP say about the wars now that Obama is starting them?
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1. click to give@the animal rescue site
animal rescue,click to feed the the pets everyday
2. free kibble
click to feed shelter pets everyday
3. petfinder
looking to adopt or learn about adoption and all that goes with it,this is a site for you.
4. healty pet imformation site
articles on pets and care also a pet library section on poisons
5. the senior dog project
lots of great info here for your senior pets
6. dogbreed information
great site for information on all subjects concerning pets
7. petzlife
great site for awesome pet and dental aids for us furs and humans too.
8. feline health care/meowser pics
a site for the care of our furry kitty pals with pictures
9. raw meaty bones
good site on feeding raw meaty bones,alot of good imformation
10. switching to a raw diet
if you are thinking to feed a raw diet,here a site with some information on the subject.
11. dog aware
great site for all kinds of feeding s (food) from home cooked to raw and also meaty bones
12. pawsome pages group
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Lincoln — Nebraska overcame the No. 9 Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday evening as the Huskers posted a 77-68 victory in front of a school record 15,998 fans at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Terran Petteway and Shavon Shields led the Huskers with 26 points each, as the Huskers improved to 15-1 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Shields went 10-17 from the field and 6-of-7 from the foul line, while Petteway grabbed 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season.
Shields and Petteway also combined to shoot 17-of-21 from the free-throw line, while Walter Pitchford added 15 points on the evening. Wisconsin was led by Frank Kaminsky as he recorded 14 points and eight rebounds
With the victory, Nebraska earned the No. 4 seed in the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. The Huskers will play the winner of Ohio State and Purdue on Friday at 1:30 p.m. CDT.
The win propelled NU to a 19-11 overall record and an 11-7 record in Big Ten play. Wisconsin closed the game with a 25-6 record and a 12-6 record in Big Ten play. The win clinched fourth place in the final Big Ten standings at 11-7, as Nebraska went 10-2 after a 1-5 Big Ten start.
Nebraska trailed 40-33 in the second half, but used a 9-2 run to pull within one after a Petteway layup with 16:09 left. Wisconsin eventually built a 52-48 lead, but the Huskers took control with an 10-2 run, taking the lead for good on a Ray Gallegos 3-pointer with 7:44 left and building a 58-33 lead after a Pitchford 3-pointer.
Wisconsin chipped the Husker lead to 60-57, but a Benny Parker basket and five straight Petteway points pushed the lead to 10, as Petteway had 17 second-half points for the Huskers.
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Frayed Knights - Development Update
Jay Barnson has kicked up an update on the development of Frayed Knights that includes cold medicine and haunted dreams - it's hard to quote in context, so head over if you are following this one.
More information.
Woo-hoo! I wrote one that is hard to quote in context!
Oh, wait, that probably means I suck.
Part of the purpose of the Frayed Knights development updates was just to keep something of a diary of progress in indie development. Sometimes there are some interesting angles to discuss. But other times, there just isn't much more to say than, "I put a polygon here… and then I put a polygon there."
A whole lot of game development is what is best described as "butt in chair work," and there's just not much to say.
I certainly hope that's why it's been so quiet on the Broken Hourglass front…
But I hope the glimpse at Florentine made things interesting.
Didn't mean to sound disparaging - I just thought it was better for interested folks to read the whole thing than have me quote a snip about a cold. :)
It was a very strange week. :) Not to worry.
To me, it was very funny to read it ! :)
I do think there needs to be at least mention (if not more) of a nasty cold in the game. In fact, why not make it so a whole town is infected, and by taking some dubious cure from the town shaman, they turned into zombies :)
Dang it, who leaked my notes on Frayed Knights 2: The Wrath of Juan?
Actually, that is a pretty fun, twisted, Frayed Knights-sounding storyline!
Variant a) All Zombies attack and must therefore be killed -> the town is empty afterwards - no-one's there to trade with …
a.1 : The key to the only shop in town is lost with the killed Zombie
a.2 : The key to the only shop in town can be gathered from the corpse of the dead Zombie -> dice roll of what TDE knows as "fear of the dead", don't know how this could be translated, and/or fear of fiddling a tiny metal key from a really stinking, ugly, rotting corpse -> dice roll for constitution (or something similar) -> if failed -> vomit, if not failed -> taking the key succeeds (plus, maybe, a drama point for that char)
a.3 : The key to the only shop in town is lost, but the lock can be broken or something similar
Variant b) All Zombies must be cured WITHOUT killing them - which means the characters must use stealth and be very, very, veray careful (or simply running away by sheer speed). And then a REAL cure must be found - or even better : Be mixed through the combining of inmgredients which must be collected first …
b.1 : The Zombies must be lured into traps (cages ?) which hold them meanwhile the party is looking for a cure.
b.2 : Same as above, only with a limited time available to find the real cure.
That's what I'd be thinking of that.
And of course I'd grant the Variant b with MORE experience points, personally … ;)
Or/and maybe even with something SPECIAL the party couldn't get if all Zombies were dead …
Great update and I liked the suggestion of making a cameo appereance, like Lord British, in that hall you were dreaming about or at least have some sniffling and sneezing noises in there ;)
Haha, fun article.
I´m really looking forward to this game. Seems like lighthearted rpg done right and I´m getting some Wizardry/Ultima Underworld vibes from it which is a big plus.
Ghost architect idea sounds fitting.
I´m expecting to learn Power Word: Cough spell somewhere around, ideally behind the door with the mysterious sign reading DLOC SUX :).
Power Word: Expectorate? >:)
I like it.
I finally got the very last of the geometry done / fixed for the Tower of Almost Certain Death. There are some very strange idiosynchracies with the engine, particularly with lighting.
The next "big dungeon" we're tackling is actually a series of small caverns… the Caverns of Anarchy. Sort of a monster apartment complex.
Where do you come up with these ideas? Monster apartment complex :D funny man. That's what I loved about the…..tech demo?…not sure what the demo you released was techincally called, but in any case it was one of the most memorable tiny RPGs I've played in awhile. Just flat out funny. The way you tweak normal RPG fare is great.
I just read your latest post and can't wait to see if you put in mimics or not and if you tweak them to your style of humor :) Plus, I'm in total agreement with adding details to even grunt NPCs is what makes a "normal" RPG great. A little backstory to the boss characters goes a long ways and even, like you said, with the merchants. Reminds me a little of how TOEE did a great job in the town and even by choosing which alignment you were. Everyone in town seemed fleshed out and there was motives to their behaviour. Unfortuantly, they failed to follow up in the dungeons, imo.
Does that mean they're in 2D, rather than 3D, if they're 'flat'? :)
Well, my dictionary translates an appartment into British English as a "flat".
Of course, 2D would be an nice easter egg … ;)
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"[When it comes to cybersecurity,] what you are dealing with here is the invention of gunpowder. Mandating thicker armor won't work just like building broader moats didn't stop invaders who had invented catapults . . . .
"[Accordingly,] trying to use 19th and 20th century models and federally regulating the Internet will not be effective. We need a much more contemporary and creative approach wherein the private sector is engaged, not controlled by our government partners."
– ISA President Larry Clinton's February 8, 2012 testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, before describing ISA's alternative approach known as the "Social Contract."
Much like the need for universal utility service a century ago, there now exists a universal need for cybersecurity. Recognizing this parallel as well as the parallels in encouraging private sector investment beyond that which is business justifiable, ISA proposed the Cyber Security "Social Contract."
The ISA "Social Contract" model, much like the utility model a century before, recognizes that market incentives, not centralized government regulations, is the key to spur on private sector investment.
In 2008, ISA published its first Cyber Security "Social Contract." Then, in 2009, following an in-depth study by the National Security Council Staff, the Obama Administration released its "Cyberspace Policy Review." This document's Executive Summary both began and ended by citing the ISA Cyber Security "Social Contract," and, like the "Social Contract," urged the government to look into the development of market incentives as a means to advance cybersecurity.
The ISA Cyber Security "Social Contract 2.0," which provided an outline to implementing the President's market incentive recommendations, followed in 2010.
In early 2011, a coalition of 5 industry and civil liberties groups – ISA, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, TechAmerica, the Business Software Alliance (BSA), and Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) – adopted a similar set of recommendations.
That same year, in October 2011, the House Republican Cyber Security Task Force released its cybersecurity report, a report which largely mirrors the ISA recommendations. It's very first recommendation that Congress develop a "menu of market incentives tied to the voluntary adoption of cyber security measures," is taken almost verbatim from ISA's "Social Contract" and "Social Contract 2.0."
In addition to adopting this core tenet, this House Task Force also included a number of other ISA "Social Contract" policy suggestions as part of their recommendations, such as:
- The notion that regulation cannot keep pace with technological change;
- The realization that not one set of cybersecurity standards will not apply equally across industries or even businesses;
- Streamlined regulation, licensing, and permitting as an incentive;
- Exploration of mechanisms to promote the usage of cyber insurance;
- Tying taxes and grants to adoption of cybersecurity best practices and measures; and
- Limited liability for good actors.
This approach has taken hold; the House has already begun to implement these recommendations into legislation. For example, the Rogers (R-MI) – Ruppersberger (D-MD) Bill, passed on a bipartisan vote of 248-168, utilizes liability incentives to encourage sharing of information among and between industry and government.
Moreover, following subsequent ISA testimony, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology formed a bipartisan task force to examine the usage of market incentives in enhancing cybersecurity. On June 19, 2012, Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) met with the ISA Board and asked its members to help in developing this construct so that additional legislative action in this direction will be ready for the new Congress.
This same year, the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) has begun examining how to implement this "Social Contract" model globally for the nuclear industry.


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My Drywall dilema
Ok, so I've got ugly popcorn texture on my ceiling, and ugly strange knockdown on walls. Walls - I can live with, but ceiling - no-no. So I started off yesterday wetting it and scraping off with old-fashioned floor-scraper (16" handle and a 4 inch blade). PITA, but works (although it will take me until Christmas of 2010 to finish my entire house).
Question 1: Can I use a small orbital sander to sand off WALL texture? I will do ceiling manually, but walls - I'd rather sand them off with a sander or something.
Question 2: Obviously after I get rid of the texture I will want to re-texture it. I want to do it myself (hence DIY), but I can't find any resource on the net on what can be done (different types of texture) I saw somewhere spanish knife and it looked pretty cool. Either way - anybody knows where I can see different samples of texture and preferably a how-to on applying it? I don't want orange peel - too simple, and i don't mind hand made textures, so...
OK. thanks to everyone.
Let me start by asking how old the house is?? Joint compound and ceiling spray had asbestos in it until the mid 1970's. With that in mind, sanding with an orbital sander will take a long time. Go to a rental place and rent a Porter Cable Drywall sander with the vacuum. You can use it on the ceiling too once you get the main texture scraped off. Bear in mind it will take a lot of sandpaper on the painted surface as it tends to clog quickly. You'll still need to skim coat to get things half way smooth before you re-texture. Sorry, but I don't know where to direct you to samples of textures. In this area, almost everything is "slick" finish. Ceiling texture is the norm in older houses, but only spray (popcorn) or stipple. No wall texture. Flat is way easier to patch should the need arise!
Best of luck!
Drywall Dilema
There are several techniques that could solve your problem. Look in the drywall category on this website and you'll probably have your answer:
Do It Yourself Today.
I was thinking getting a big jug of paint thinner and working over the walls with that to get some paint off and then water and scraper to get texture off. Any thought on that?
My life just isn't adventurous enough with the rest of the remodel so I had to make it harder with texture changing :)
You may need to go to the paint forum on that one. I don't know how well it would work. I don't think I'd want to try it.
You could certainly put a coat or two of mud over the existing texture and get it at least "semi" smooth before doing another texture. How smooth it would need to be would depend on what you go back with. You wouldn't want the old stuff to "telegraph" through. I'd recommend at least two coats (one coat horizontal, one coat vertical). Of course, going to all that trouble it probably just would be a matter of one more "tight" skim and a sanding and you're back to smooth walls. Depends mostly on your finishing ability (and if you really want texture again or not). Be sure to thin your mud.
I just want to smooth it out. I've seen it done and thought it looked a lot better. Wish I had a picture to show... all walls are basically smooth and here and there you get a round swirl (180 degrees or so). Didn't look like it was too complicated to make either.
Though I'm not a paint expert, I believe you would need to prime with a Kilz or Zinzer primer first. Drywall compound is more or less a latex base product. While I've patched and blended to "gloss" type paints without problems, I think "glazing" the entire surface would require sealing with a suitable primer to ensure proper bond. Again, the paint forum may be the best place to get a definitive answer. If memory serves me, you can use oil over latex but not the reverse.
sounds like you are on the correct path to get the results you want.
"Fresh Start" would be my recommendation for a primer. It covers most anything, and will provide an A+ bond able surface to your next application.
The ceiling popcorn was not a 1956 thing... done to hide some cracks sometime later is my bet.
Stay in period for the house... sand texture...smooth...crows-foot...swirl...
it looks silly to try to be something your not...have fun and enjoy your project..
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Wing Hang Bank Surges by Record on Sale Talks: Hong Kong Mover
Wing Hang Bank Ltd. (302) surged by a record in Hong Kong trading, leading shares in the city's family-owned lenders higher after becoming the second one to say its shareholders are in talks to sell their stake.
The stock jumped 39 percent, the biggest gain since it started trading in 1993, to close at HK$116.80. Owners including members of Chairman Patrick Fung's family and related trusts are holding preliminary talks for a sale that would trigger a mandatory buyout offer, the bank said in a filing to Hong Kong's stock exchange yesterday.
Wing Hang joins Chong Hing Bank Ltd. (1111) in acquisition talks as Hong Kong's role as an international yuan center attracts Chinese financial institutions that are seeking to expand abroad. The number of publicly traded family-run banks in Hong Kong has fallen to four from six more than a decade ago, after the industry drew buyers including China Merchants Bank Co.
"As long as buyers see Hong Kong as a regional hub with a promising future because of the yuan business and integration with China, they will be interested in Hong Kong banks," Dominic Chan, an analyst at BNP Paribas SA, said by phone today. "Wing Hang is a well-run bank, with a strong geographic presence in Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland."
No definitive terms have been set in the talks, according to yesterday's statement. The family, its affiliates and BNY International Financing Corp. together hold about 45 percent of the shares, which would require a buyout bid, the bank said in the statement.
Family History
Today's gain added about HK$10 billion ($1.3 billion) to Wing Hang's market value, bringing it to about HK$36 billion. Earlier Hong Kong bank acquisitions have been valued at an average 1.9 times book value, which would give a price of HK$126 a share, or $5 billion, for Wing Hang, UBS AG analyst Stephen Andrews wrote in a note.
Founded in 1937 as a moneychanger in Guangzhou by Patrick Fung's father, Fung Yiu-king, Wing Hang was re-established in Hong Kong after World War II and granted a banking license in 1960, according to its website.
The lender earned 58 percent of last year's pretax profit from retail operations, including credit cards, mortgages and personal loans, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Corporate banking, including trade finance and loans to small and medium-sized companies, accounted for another 15 percent.
Chong Hing, Hong Kong's smallest family-run lender, climbed 3.3 percent to HK$32.75, closing at the highest level since its market debut 19 years ago. That added to a 10 percent gain yesterday after the Oriental Daily newspaper reported that the sale of a stake may be decided this week.
Rivals Climb
Hong Kong's other family-run banks also rose. Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd. (2356) jumped 18 percent, the biggest gain since its shares started trading in 2004. Bank of East Asia Ltd., the largest family-controlled lender, advanced 5.7 percent to HK$33.55, the highest close since June 2011, valuing it at about HK$77 billion. The banks aren't aware of any reasons for the increase and have nothing to announce, they said in separate statements to the stock exchange.
"Wing Hang is more attractive than Chong Hing and Dah Sing because of its track record in return on equity" and its market share in deposits, Grace Wu, an analyst at Daiwa Capital Markets Hong Kong Ltd., said by phone today. "Wing Hang also has a more balanced geographic presence in Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland."
Wing Hang had 43 outlets in Hong Kong, 15 in mainland China and 12 in Macau at the end of June, compared with Chong Hing's 51 in its home market and one each in the other territories, according to the banks' websites.
China Life Insurance Co. (2628) may bid for Wing Hang, the Oriental Daily newspaper reported today, citing market sources that it didn't identify. Two phone calls to the board secretary's office at the insurer went unanswered.
Yuan Business
"The small and medium-sized banks of Hong Kong will need to get a mainland partner so that they can tap the growth opportunities in the cross-border yuan businesses," Wu said.
Chong Hing said in a statement yesterday it's still in discussions with interested parties including Yue Xiu Group, and the timing of any transaction is uncertain. Yue Xiu is the trading arm of the Guangzhou city government.
Dah Sing doesn't rule out participating in an acquisition as either a buyer or a target, Chief Executive Officer Harold Wong said last month.
China Merchants paid $4.7 billion for the Wu family's Wing Lung Bank Ltd. in a deal completed in 2009.
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Any ideas how I get rid of the really annoying search.completion.com browser search add on. I uninstalled everything I ould find associated with it and also followed this but it still appears - in chrome and in firefox!! So frustrating.
Would appreciate any help.
Hi,I think I had the same thing once. I found the following page which instructed me how to remove this feature from all of my web browsers:<snip>
Let me know whether it worked for you or not.
I know it seems like it refers to a different software but it actually exactly what solves this issue. The issue you experience is because you installed some kind of add-on, extension or toolbar that enables AC Pro features.You can try millions of antiviruses and anti-malware software but it won't work. It is just an add-on that you have to identify and the page I previously posted will do just that and guide you through. Here it is again (admins: if you want this problem to be solved you'll have to trust me on this one-this is the only decent solution):http://autocompletepro.com/howtoremove.aspx
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I had braces before but stopped treatment when i was in grade school . I don't remember my teeth shifting back but then a realized one day around 18 or so how crowded my teeth were.
I also see my canine teeth stick out and sometimes it gets stuck on my lip. My crowded teeth on the bottom you can't see sometimes but it really bothers me and I notice people's teeth too( bottom or top). So I know people catch the little things too.
I just really want a perfect smile. I want to light up a room. I want my smile to match my personality.
I got my treatment started on Dec 19th . With measuring and such,
I had my 1st appointment today with the liners and will get my attachments Feb 21st.
I have 8 attachments on the front and 10 buttons throughout.
They are somewhat noticeable right now without my attachments but I sure they will better with them.
I have 25 trays bottom and top ( from the top of my head estimate).
I should take 10 to 12 months.
I am taking the opportunity to get my smile fixed while I have good insurance with my full-time job and live with my parents.
I am at 2800/3000 as of now payed.
It would have been around 5300 without insurance , so it helped.
& my retainer should be 300 dollars after.
I am very excited to get my teeth done and can't wait to revile my final results.
Good bye Fang Teeth: Canine Teeth and Crowed Teeth to Be Fixed - La Mesa, CA
I had braces before but stopped treatment when i...
I had braces before but stopped treatment when i was in grade school . I don't remember my teeth shifting back but then a realized one day around 18 or so how crowded my teeth were.
I went in today for the attachments. It took about...
Feeling the diffrence
24/of 25
The dentist had asked me if I was happy. I told her I felt that my teeth are still protruding out much more than I wanted to. She gave me the choice of starting on 24-25 or moving on to the refinements, if I felt I needed them. I think that I will want them and I believe I have 4 without charge. Will have to look into that again. I can't wait to start my retainer and have the attachments off. I also can;t wait to feel weird brushing my teeth everywhere and spending my whole break brushing my teeth, but worth it.
I checked online for invisilign doctors in my area.


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Davy Jones, Made-for-TV Singer in the Monkees, Dies at 66
Davy Jones, the accidental pop-music star who lent his voice to songs such as "Daydream Believer" as a singer of the made-for-television band the Monkees, has died. He was 66.
Jones died today of a heart attack in Indiantown, Florida, where he lived, according to the Associated Press, citing Helen Kensick, his publicist.
The British-born Jones started his career on stage, then signed with Columbia Pictures/Screen Gems Television, which became his route to pop music.
The Monkees, the band, began as "The Monkees," the TV show, which ran on NBC from 1966 to 1968 and followed the misadventures of a fictional musical quartet of Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith. The fast-paced hijinks were inspired by "A Hard Day's Night," the 1964 mock- documentary about, and starring, the Beatles.
In real life, away from their scripted TV show, the Monkees drew a huge fan base to their music. Their debut record, in 1966, produced three Top 20 gold singles -- "I'm a Believer,'' "Last Train to Clarksville'' and "Steppin' Stone.'' Later hits included "Little Bit Me, Little Bit You.'' Dolenz, who played drums, and Jones shared primary singing duties.
Becoming David Bowie
Jones's popularity was such that another David Jones who broke into recording in 1966 changed his name to avoid confusion, becoming David Bowie.
The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll calls the Monkees "the first, and arguably the best, of the prefabricated 60s and 70s pop groups" manufactured by TV executives to capitalize on the frenzy known as Beatlemania. The Partridge Family was another such group of made-for-TV musicians.
He was small of stature and gentle in demeanor. "I used to be 5 feet 4 inches," (163 centimeters) he told the U.K.'s Daily Mail in 2011, "but I've lost an inch."
He became a family-friendly heartthrob to a generation of girls in the 1960s and 1970s. Jones may have made his biggest television splash on an episode of "The Brady Bunch" in which he appears as Marcia Brady's dream prom date come true.
Jones enjoyed a career in music long after his television show ended. In an interview published in January in the Republican newspaper of Springfield, Massachusetts, publicizing a free concert he would be giving at the Mohegan Sun Casino Wolf Den, he said he would have been happy had the show kept going.
'Kiss the Girls'
"I just wanted to be in the show, fall in love twice in each episode and kiss the girls," he said. "I had no ambition to be Steven Spielberg or Cecil B. DeMille."
According to the article, Jones said he was happily married to his third wife, Jessica Pacheco, and was trying "to be very positive today in my life."
"I have a beautiful wife, four great daughters, and several grandchildren, and I'm close to them all," he told the newspaper.
David Jones was born on Dec. 30, 1945, in Manchester, England. According to a biography on the website of his manager, New York-based Roger Paul Inc., Jones began entertaining at age 11 on the ITV soap opera "Coronation Street."
Encouraged to try the London stage, he portrayed the Artful Dodger in "Oliver!," a West End production of the Charles Dickens tale "Oliver Twist." At 16, he originated that role on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony Award.
The Monkees regrouped on occasion, including for the 1996 studio album "Justus." A 1997 U.K. tour ended in acrimony and left Jones vowing never to try again, he told the Stuart News newspaper in Florida in 2006.
"I would not work with those guys again if my life depended on it," Jones told the newspaper. An avid horseman, Jones owned a home in rural Indiantown for 20 years and also spent time in Pennsylvania, the newspaper said.
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PUTTING her best designer-heeled foot forward, Channel M Breakfast Show presenter Nikki Dean strikes a red carpet pose.
After all, we're here at the Exchange Square Selfridges to try the range of exclusive Victoria Beckham dresses on for size - and nobody does premiere posing like Posh. So, to do them justice Nikki is really working that A-list look.
"Actually, you can't help standing in this pose," smiles Nikki. "The dresses are so structured they put you in the perfect red carpet stance, with your shoulders back and your chest out. I definitely feel more like Posh just putting the dress on."
All very glamorous, of course. But what, you might wonder, are Mrs Beckham's wares doing gracing a `style on a shoestring' page? Even by WAG standards, the price tags - £1,310 and £1,460 for the two featured here - are hardly what you'd call credit crunch chic.
In fact, we're really here to find out just what you get for such super spending - and whether you can get the look for less on the high street.
Fashion lover Nikki, a super slim size 8, has happily volunteered to try out Posh's frocks for size - and compare them for quality, fit, and value to some high street equivalents.
First, it's over to Selfridges in Manchester city centre - where Victoria herself recently launched the limited collection of 10 dress styles to a specially invited audience - to try on the real things.
We opt to try on two of the classic Little Black Dresses from the DVB range - both styles that La Beckham has been spotted in herself and doubtless will be wearing a version of for her three 35th birthday bashes this week.
But what about La Dean? First up is a strapless Audrey Hepburn style number, that Victoria wore to a New York fashion show.
The other a short-sleeved slash-necked fitted shift dress that she has made her signature style. Topped off with some sky high heels from Alexander McQueen (£415) for real A-list glamour.
Afterwards, we hot foot it to Manchester Arndale, where personal shopper Debs Hatfield has tracked down some copycat chic at a fraction of the price from high street stores.
As our photoshoot shows, Nikki looks suitably glamorous in both looks - What do you think?


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Little Girls Hairstyles And Cute Haircuts
There are quite a number of little girls hairstyles that have become quite popular in recent years.
Hairstyles And Haircuts For Your Little Girls
As a parent or a guardian of a little girl, there is plenty of room for experimentation. These hairstyles will allow you to experiment with styles that are great for everyday wear and even those that are perfect for special events in the life of your child.
These hairstyles will allow you to experiment with styles that are great for everyday wear and even those that are perfect for special events in the life of your child. Many adult women fail to realize that little girls enjoy experimenting with various looks just like they do.
In just a short amount of time, you can easily transform the most common hair to a popular style that set trends! There are a number of techniques and styles that are available that really can make a little one feel like a princess!
Here, I will cover some different techniques and applications when it comes to little girl's hairstyles.
One of the main things to remember when it comes to little girls hairstyles is that these young females absolutely love little hair accessories placed in their hair.
You can accessorize the hair by using head bands, ribbons, pony tail holders, barrettes, and similar items. Just about any of the many of the little girl's hairstyles can be accessorized by implementing the use of these hair products.
Many parents and guardians of small girls enjoy the flexibility and the creativity that hair products such as the ones mentioned here have to offer. Generally, it is not difficult to create unique styles, while making little to no changes to the actual cut of the hair.
When it comes to little girls hairstyles, short hair is often preferred. This is because hair of this length is really easy to care for without the hassle of worrying over constant maintenance.
Short hair can be brushed straight down, cut in a child's bob style, curled, and done up in a number of others way without a lot of preparation work, and in a very short time.
This can prove to be extremely beneficial for the child that is constantly moving and on the go, and even the parent and guardian that want to provide creative styles to their child but is hindered by time.
In addition to this, most short hairstyles last all day long without the worries and concerns of using hairstyling products that can be damaging to little girl's hair. Little girl's hairstyles that are medium in length have a number of options that can be indulged in on a day to day basis.
One, hair accessories can be easily integrated into the hairstyle that is medium in length. Very rarely do adults have to use hair products in the hair of the child that has medium length.
If styling products are used, it is often very little. Accessories, curling irons, and hair dryers can be used in collaboration in order to achieve beautiful little girls hairstyles that you and your child are sure to love. Medium hair is a great length for children.
Last, but not least, there are long little girl's hairstyles that can be worn in a number of spectacular ways. It is often common to use hair products that assist in the style of long hair.
If you find that you must do this, it is important to ensure that you limit the use of the products as they can damage the hair.
As you can see, there are a number of exceptional little girl's hairstyles that you can indulge in to bring out the natural beauty and youthfulness of the age group.
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So I love curly hair on men and I'd say stick to those curls but I understand your wanting to try something new. One thing though--I'd advise against a blowout for sure. My friend who is mixed race got it and it only lasted six weeks for him. Not to mention the chemicals! Not too long after he got it they passed legislation saying the stylist had to wear a mask while administering the blowout. Anyways, Japanese straightening is expensive typically but there are places that'll run you cheaper if you're in a big city. You have to search the interwebs. Another thing, what's your rate of shrinkage? 50% maybe? When you pull out a curl and stretch it, how much longer is it than when it springs back? I can't tell from the picture. Your hair seems short enough that it needs another inch--a tad more length to achieve the styles you want. But maybe that's not the case. I only deal with maybe two-three inches worth of shrinkage (wavy-curly) so how would I know really? Anyways, it really would be best to consult a stylist and please look up the reviews before you go with anyone. You want a good track record. Do you happen to live in a big city?
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As Assistant Branch Manager, Horace has responsibility for business planning, and recruiting, as well as supervising and coaching the office's 75 Financial Advisors who provide investment and wealth management services for high net worth individuals. The revenues of the office exceed $50 million and assets are over $7 billion.
Prior to his current role, Horace was the Branch Manager in Smith Barney's Rego Park, Queens office, with additional management responsibility for a satellite office in Flushing. The Rego Park and Flushing offices had a combined total of 28 Financial Advisors, with a total of $7.5 million in revenue and $1.25 billion in assets. While managing in Queens, Horace was a member of the Long Island City Chamber of Commerce, and an active supporter of the Queens Library Foundation.
As a young person, growing up in Southern California, Horace developed a love of the outdoors, and today enjoys skiing, golf and fishing. Horace is formerly an Executive Board Member of the Harlem Sno-Burners, a member chapter of the National Brotherhood of Skiers, and is the trip leader for the Sno-Burners upcoming trip to Courchevel, France, in March of 2008. One of his favorite past-times is playing on NY City's golf courses where he has made many friends and acquaintances. Horace is a resident of the Upper West Side and enjoys reading and home improvement projects. He is married to Christine Govan, and has a stepdaughter who is a sophomore at UMASS-Amherst.
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ABC affiliate WFAA Dallas is about to give viewers a closer look at
local news. The Belo Corp.-owned station is building a street-side studio next
to the American Airlines Arena in downtown Dallas as part of a development
called Victory Plaza. The area will also feature the trendy W Hotel and upscale
shops and restaurants.
Plans call for WFAA to have ground-floor space with floor-to-ceiling
windows and large video screens in the plaza carrying its newscasts. Some
newscasts, most likely morning shows, will originate from the studio, which is
slated to open in 2006. The space could also host sports and entertainment
specials tied to events at the arena, such as Dallas Mavericks basketball
WFAA's 5,000-square-foot facility is among several street-side
studios popping up across the country. In Salt Lake City, CBS-owned KUTV
recently opened a windowed studio downtown, and Chicago will soon boast three.
WMAQ, the NBC owned-and-operated station, has a Today-like facility, and ABC O&O WLS and CBS-owned
WBBM are building their own. WLS plans to move all newscasts to a new
8,000-square-foot space next fall, and WBBM is relocating its entire operation
to a new building on downtown Daly Plaza by the end of 2007.
"It will bring us closer to the viewers," says WLS
President/General Manager Emily Barr.
But at a cost. While no execs would give specific price tags, the
studios typically cost $2 million to $5 million to build, and some might run as
much as $10 million.
WFAA isn't giving up its current digs. The station shares a facility
with sister newspaper The Dallas Morning News in a
less-trafficked part of downtown. Like Barr, Kathy Clements, WFFA's
president/general manager, says the new studio will bring the station closer to
viewers. "We can talk to viewers, interact with them and turn the cameras on
them," she says. "They can watch the making of local TV."
Of course, a live audience creates security concerns, whether it's a
streaker or someone with a profane sign getting on live TV, particularly given
the heightened concern about indecency and possible fines from the FCC.
Clements says WFAA will employ guards to keep an eye on the crowds and use
overhead cameras to film them from a distance when necessary.
Atlanta residents can now take their news to go through a new mobile
news service from CBS affiliate WGCL. The free service, billed CBS46ToGo.com,
features news, weather, sports, finance and movie headlines, and can be
downloaded to any cellphone or PDA with Internet capability.
Meredith-owned WGCL Atlanta is the first outlet in the 13-station
group to roll out a mobile product. Its sister stations are studying WGCL's
experience and may soon follow suit.
Across town, Gannett station WXIA delivers more-limited news to PDAs.
Its free 11 Alive News features news, sports, weather and money headlines but
works only on Windows CE-enabled devices.
So far, response to WGCL's news-to-go has been strong, says
VP/General Manager Andy Alford. More than 10,000 users tried the system on its
inaugural day July 25.
Local automobile dealer Tim Stewart Ford has signed on as a sponsor,
and Alford says the station is courting other advertisers to buy sections, such
as movie listings: "This is a great opportunity for us to expand our news
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05/10/2012 , 6:27 PM by Monique Bowley
Dr Frog: Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is a disorder marked by severe instability in mood, deep feelings of insecurity and persistent impulsiveness and self-harming behaviour.
Psychiatrist Dr Paul Cammell says personality disorders are severe and associated with major suffering and impairment.
"It's something that's chronic, pervasive and enduring. It doesn't just arise in a certain crisis...or at a certain time, it's there all of the time".
He says the keyword which really signifies BPD is instability: in one's emotions; relationships and behaviours.
He points to movies such as Fatal Attraction or Single White Female as displaying classic BPD behaviours.
"If we think about the characters in those films, initially they go through this phase of idealising someone, meeting someone new, like a honeymoon phase where a person is put on a pedestal. But then the smallest trigger or stressor around rejection or abandonment can suddenly lead to a plummet and then the person is devalued and all sorts of hostility and anger and difficulties emerge in the relationship".
The primary source of treatment is long term and intensive psychotherapy.
Peter Goers spoke with Dr Frog, Dr Paul Cammell and Mental health consumer advocate Janne McMahon.
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Political Campaigns Can Drive Us Nuts!Posted by lcaliri on August 26, 2008
Can it be that I'm just getting tired of the same old stuff? Or is it that my growing dislike for political campaigns reflects what others are thinking and I just happen to have a blog in which to air it out?
For sure I'm expecting a very ugly two months of campaigns ahead with Congressional races and the White House up for grabs. I'm particularly thrilled that all of them are helping me understand that America's problem is Washington so they're all running against Washington!
Now I'm confused — I thought McCain and Obama and Congressmen and Senators were Washington. Guess not. So why, then, my building revulsion for campaigns? Seems the usual assumptions that it stems from Washington scandals and a weaker economy just don't fit. After all, we've had much juicier scandals in the past and far worse economic downturns. Remember the 1981-82 recession, for example, that had unemployment at 10.8% and interest rates at 22%! We're far better off today.
When I try to figure it all out, I keep concluding it's the advertising blitzkrieg we're being pounded with. Good grief — I think I may believe all politicians are as bad as their opponents have been telling me they are. Seems like they use thousands of TV spots every night to convince me. And they do it so well. Ever since 1964 when Lyndon Johnson ran the spot that, in effect, said his opponent, Senator Barry Goldwater, would rain atomic bombs down on school yards, negative campaign advertising has been a mainstay of elections. It has left us all cynical about politics and politicians.
Is it any wonder that, nowadays, we're all feeling somewhat unsettled about the future. We're constantly being told that regardless of which candidate we elect, he or she will be bad for us. Such negativity will put us all on edge and people who are edgy about the future tend to put off major decisions and purchases, like buying a boat. It's why we must work harder right now to overcome the generally negative climate we're in right now by consistently painting a picture for out prospects that boating is a positive family lifestyle and an escape from the negative messages around us.
Over 15 years ago, Charles Krauthammer wrote in Time Magazine that "no industry has been so stupid as to devalue its product in pursuit of market share. Except politics." Imagine if Delta Air Lines ran a TV spot showing grieving families and scenes from Pan Am Flight 104 saying: "Don't ever fly Pan Am." That would certainly create a negative feeling in us, not to mention that it would turn people negative toward air travel.
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Dragon Age : Origins
Dragon Age ... Published by the best RPG makers Bioware (makers of KOTOR, Jade Empire, BG 1,2 Never winter Nights, mass effect ).
The game is stated to be a spiritual successor of arguably the best rpg in the world Baldures Gate 1,2. Damn i cant ******* wait for it!
its gonna be on xbox/ps3 and pc !
here some gameplay
after all the BS rpg's that have been released such as oblivion,fallout 3 and etc. Finally true rpg will arrive.
preview http://ps3.ign.com/articles/952/952763p1.html
(dont get me wrong i loved fallout 3 and oblivion )
This looks great,and I hope to play it but I loved Oblivion as well...Man that game was fun. :confused02:
ye man but oblivion was too idk linear imo . bioware always has SUPERB story and decision makings ! this game will ROCK!
i really hope they are not gonna dumb down console versions like they did with baldures gate
Console versions always get dumbed down a bit I think. Just for the limitations on what a console can do.
I enjoyed Oblivion's story actually...but there were just so many dungeons and places to explore that i often got sidetracked for hours...especially hoarding my ill-gotten goods in my houses as a thief hehe :thumb02:
idk about that . ign said that controls seem pretty basic and u can play in isometric perspective or in third person perspective. actually controls wont be to complicated .
thing about oblivion was that all the dungeons looked soo similar to each other. Tamriel looked very empte in general .
I CANt ******* wait for this game man
Oh I hear ya I am greatly looking forward to it as well... Was just saying that I loved oblivion as well :thumb02:
i loved oblivion 2 i played over 200 hrs =) i liked morrowind more tho . Bretons ftw
Argonian thieves FTW!! :thumb02:
They just delayed the PC version of this, I guess so it will release simultaneously with the console versions. ARGH.
game looks badass. i wonder if you can create you own character.
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At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Andre Lewis has the physique and tools of a talented receiver. On Thursday afternoon, he looked like one.
Although one of his toughest catches was a one-handed grab in the end zone with Reggie Porter right in his face, his favorite was a leaping reception on a post route over Mo Talley, a catch that lent itself to a huge gain after he landed.
"To make that play," he said, "it shows the coaches I'm ready to make any play down field."
Lewis is one of a handful of receivers this spring trying to establish themselves as a downfield threat. Last year, the receiving corps truly had one consistent option: Dres Anderson. The Utes staff is looking for another guy to announce his presence in the offense.
Lewis, entering his senior season, could be one of those options.
"He's had a nice camp," coach Kyle Whittingham said. "He's shown improvement since last fall. He's got one year left, and he wants to make the most of it. So hopefully he's a big contributor for us."
Lewis said he lost some confidence in the middle of the season last year after joining the Utes from Diablo Valley College. But with a new number - 49 - he's tried to make a fresh start this spring.
It has helped that Lewis joins a number of receivers after practice for reps with the jugs machine. He said putting in extra work has helped him improve his hands, which combined with his size and speed could make him a viable downfield threat.
For now it's all about proving that practice after practice.
"This offense is made for the receivers to make big plays," he said. "If the receivers don't make plays, there's not going to be a lot of chain moving, not going to be a lot of first downs."
Whittingham said he was pleased in some of the improvement on Thursday for the receivers after Tuesday's session was full of drops. Anderson had a long catch near the end zone, craning his neck 180 degrees to make a catch over his opposite shoulder after a defensive back latched onto one side. Delshawn McClellon also had a highlight, tipping up a Travis Wilson pass to himself for a diving touchdown catch.
Whittingham said like to see some consistency in spite of weather conditions.
"Now the ball was wet and stuff on Tuesday, but nobody cares: You've still got to make plays," he said. "It was good to see them come out and do it today. It'll be interesting the next time we do it in bad weather and see if we can get it down the field in that situation."
Lewis also said the receiving corps as a whole is working on getting down blocking assignments to support the run game - also key in creating offensive gains that change games.
"There's been a lot of mental errors, but not as much in the pass game as in the run game. It's just a matter of knowing what our assignment is and how to make that block so a small play can escalate to a bigger play."
OFFENSIVE HIGHLIGHT • It's hard not to give it to Delshawn McClellon on the above-mentioned play. The 5-foot-9 receiver has been turning heads for a few of his circus catches, and the touchdown on the red zone drill was one of the most emphatic moments for an offense that had another good practice.
DEFENSIVE HIGHLIGHT • The Utes aren't crazy about how they tackled this week, but they've been able to get their mitts on a few passes. A nod goes to Spanky Nawahine, who was in perfect position to make a play on an Adam Schultz throw for a pick and return it a few yards as well.
STANDOUT • Watching Andre Lewis on Thursday, it would've been impossible to pick him out as a non-factor in the receiving corps last year. His talent shined through: He made plays downfield, he made tough catches, and he's starting to really look like an end zone threat. Kenneth Scott is on his way back from injury, but if Lewis keeps up that caliber of playmaking, he'll fight for a significant role in this offense.
KEEP AN EYE ON • Scrimmage separation. Kyle Whittingham and his staff wants the men to stand out from the boys (so to speak) in Friday's scrimmage. It's the most critical time for players who want fall roles to assert themselves. Said Whittingham: "The thing that is more weighted is the live work. When you're practicing, it's 'Could he have made that tackle? Could he have broken that tackle?' There's a lot of what-ifs and unknowns. When it's live, it's a lot more defined, a lot more clear-cut who's making plays, who's not making plays."
QUOTE OF THE DAY • Whittingham doesn't seem to have fond memories of being a kicker at Provo High. "Kind of a hacker, not really a kicker. I guess I was the best we had then. I did placekick and punt in high school, but I was horrible. I was the best of the worst."
Asked his range: "About 12 yards. A lot of fakes, a lot of going for it on fourth down."
Be sure to read Matt Piper's piece on Whittingham leading special teams.
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Australian residents receive SMS notifications for mail
Keeping in touch with people around the world has become much easier thanks to the myriad of digital services out there that keep us in touch – like email, instant messaging, and text messaging. Unfortunately for those who still rely on the traditional mailing system, it's proving to be difficult in being maintained as less people rely on the service. In Australia, they're actually in the process of bringing out a new concept that would ditch the idea of a postman hand delivering mail to your doorstep and opt to put in place an SMS service that'll text you whenever there is mail for you. The new system would require residents to travel to "community hubs" where they'll have to swipe cards and pin codes to pick up their mail after they've been notified through SMS that something has come in. These community hubs are even large enough to accommodate A4 envelopes as well – so there will be plenty of room for all your mail. Although the service may not be fully adopted or embraced by everyone, the idea of notifying you through SMS looks promising – but we'd suspect that junk mail would cause you to disregard most of the notifications. Unless that's taken care of, which is doubtful, then it would most likely be a better option to send a text whenever real mail actually comes in.
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1. jrcrow79 (Posts: 477; Member since: 02 May 2008)
meh..kinda lame when here in the US..someone get paid good $$ to drop it @ my door
posted on 11 Apr 2010, 21:16 0
2. BlackberryUser (Posts: 609; Member since: 26 Jun 2009)
Sounds like having a PO box?
Australian residents receive SMS notifications for mail


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Affordable housing solutions : affordable housing providers' perspective
Susilawati, Connie & Armitage, Lynne (2010) Affordable housing solutions : affordable housing providers' perspective. Pacific Rim Property Research Journal, 16(3), pp. 273-290.
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Accessibility to housing for low to moderate income groups in Australia has experienced a severe decline since 2002. On the supply side, the public sector has been reducing its commitment to the direct provision of public housing. Despite strong demand for affordable housing, limited supply has been generated by non-government housing providers. This paper identifies and discusses some current affordable housing solutions which have been developed by non-government housing providers to ameliorate the problem.
This study utilises case studies generated from nineteen housing providers during in-depth interviews in South East Queensland in 2007-2008. The case studies are classified into four categories which relate to the nature of their product: affordable rental housing, mixed housing, affordable housing for people with special needs and low cost home ownership. Each category is discussed on the basis of the characteristics typical of that organisation of housing provider, their partnership arrangements and main target market. In addition, the special design and facilities required for people with special needs which include high care accommodation and aged care are highlighted. Finally, this study recommends offering a continuum of solutions to affordable housing for low income people by means of a rent-to-buy scheme.
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