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She's probably a handful too.
She's probably a handful too.
just because my iq is right above retardation and thats no lie dose not mean i am completely stupid. i am quite smart on some things
i am not making fun of those that suffer from retardation i feel bad for them
Pssh, I knew the answers to all those questions. I bet I could take her in 1 on 1 basketball too.
still gonna cry like a b!tch when I take her ice cream.
Oh hey look! Another child prodigy that'll crash and burn before she's 10 years old!
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I should update this but all my effort went into writing this lousy excuse.
shit no, the flame that lasts half as bright is twice as sweet.
the longest flame burns shortest in the hottest moonlit night
Any % only works lateral over the fitting age group (135 amounts to 99%, but it's all 3 year old kids).
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Stay frosty.
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I hope they have access to schools prepared for prodigies or she will be bored and f8ck up her life like I did...LOL thought I was beating the system just screwed myself...Mensa is over rated...most of them are *******s that I met

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Last week, Israel Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni sent a message to newly elected president Barack Obama to stay out of the Israel-Palestinian conflict because everything was under control and the last thing that needed was the introduction of new ideas to the bargaining table. In the meantime, chaos continues to be the rule in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Popular Resistance Committee(PRC) threatened to avenge a strike carried out by the IDF which they claim killed two people. The IDF denies ever operating in the area and believes the incident probably occurred when some terrorists blew themselves up. Rockets continue emanating from the Gaza Strip and hitting Israeli towns. Hamas took credit for firing eight of the Kassam rockets on Friday.
There is need for a real cease fire in the Gaza area and, most probably, it requires introducing new ideas since the current situation has reached the ridiculous stage. How about asking Turkey, which is trusted by both sides, to send several thousand troops into Gaza, assume control of border crossings, and restore peace and sanity to the area?


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It was a game of hide and seek at Cristiano Burani's spring / summer 2013 show, the collection finding creative ways to play on the concept of hiding skin and revealing it. Nude panels called for double-takes. Was it skin or fabric? Burani's use of sheer fabrics ranged from shiny organza skirting to floating gauzy dresses to clear plastic capes.
Burani's collection may have been about showing skin but it wasn't all sexy cliches. Instead Burani played with the peek-a-boo notions with a kind of futuristic inkling. Geometric panels, sheer hoods and interesting use of texture made sure sheer was reworked in unique ways for spring.
You can see all of the Cristiano Burani spring / summer 2013 runway collection by clicking on a thumbnail on the left. From there you can browse through each of the pictures from the fashion show.
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There is a vast political shift occurring within the western world as an aging population has lost connection with political leaders and seeks in the unknown someone who has a known answer for maladies of modern times. French President Nicolas Sarkozy has for years presented himself as a man who knows what is going on, but recent polls indicate he doesn't even know what is going on in France. Marie Le Pen, whose father has led right wing bigots for decades, is now the top person in a three party poll as to who voters want as their next president. She garnered 23% of the vote to 22% for Sarkozy and 22% for Socialist candidate Martine Aubry. In other words, her UMP party doubled its popularity among French people from 12% to 22%. In one sense, this vote is not surprising given recent votes for right wing kooks like the Tea Party in America.
There is increasing evidence those who maintain the status quo are not those the voting population seeks as leaders in the new era of economic dislocation. They want someone with ideas, even if the ideas do not make any sense. Voters are frightened and in their fear have come to believe the present must be altered. President Obama, who believes in caution and not rocking the boat, still does not get the message. Voters want someone with passion and new ideas, they do not want incremental advances. They want action even if the action makes no sense. When will Obama get the point– challenge Republicans on the issue of JOBS! Offer a program for JOBS and people will support these efforts, even if it results in higher deficits.


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Three police officers involved in the Plebgate saga have issued a limited apology, saying they showed "poor judgment in talking to the media" following a meeting they had with Andrew Mitchell as he battled for his political life.
Mitchell resigned from his cabinet post as chief whip, but while he fought to stay in office last year he met three Police Federation representatives who later told the media he had failed to detail what happened during his Downing Street clash with police.
Last week the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said a recording Mitchell made of the meeting proved he had in fact been candid with the officers and had admitted swearing at PCs who stopped him pushing his bike through the Downing Street gates, but denied using the word pleb.
The three officers were accused of trying to damage Mitchell by giving a misleading account, and police forces were criticised after it was decided that none of the officers should face disciplinary action.
The IPCC said there were issues of "honesty and integrity" over the media statements, with officers accused of trying to discredit Mitchell as part of their campaign against government cuts to police funding and reductions in the wages and conditions of some officers.
On Monday the Police Federation issued a statement on behalf of the three officers – Inspector Ken MacKaill of West Mercia police, Detective Sergeant Stuart Hinton of Warwickshire police and Sergeant Chris Jones of West Midlands police – in which they said: "We acknowledge the investigation's criticism relating to our poor judgment in talking to the media following the meeting with Andrew Mitchell, for which we take this opportunity to apologise.
"We would like to emphasise (as we did to the investigation) that in no way did any of us ever plan or intend to mislead anyone about what occurred during this meeting or otherwise."
Last week the IPCC said it disagreed with a decision made by the officers' forces that there was no case to answer for misconduct or gross misconduct.
Mitchell was forced to resign as chief whip in October last year after an official police log claimed he had called officers "fucking plebs" when they declined to allow him to wheel his bike through the Downing Street security gates.
Accounts from the police were leaked to two newspapers. But then CCTV emerged that appeared to contradict key claims in the police accounts. Mitchell denied calling the officers plebs.
This month prosecutors said they had received all the evidence they need to assess whether Metropolitan police officers allegedly involved in the original meeting and in leaking the logs to media outlets should face charges.
The Tory MP David Davis said on Monday: "The statement from the three police Federation officials is simply not good enough. Their actions have destroyed a career.
"The transcript of the meeting which took place in Sutton Coldfield shows that the federation deployed a premeditated line of attack against Mr Mitchell.
"This is not a case of misjudgment, it is deliberate misconduct and they should face the consequences of that misconduct."


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Curriculum Vitae
- Ph.D. in Film Studies, University of Nottingham, England
- M.A. Communications Studies, University of Leeds, England
- M.A. Film Studies, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India
- B.A. (Honors) English, Presidency College, Calcutta, India
Nandana Bose was born and brought up in India, and received her Ph.D. in Film Studies from University of Nottingham, England. She holds two M.A. degrees from England and India, and is a former British Chevening scholar at the University of Leeds. She has been published in such refereed journals as Cinema Journal, Celebrity Studies,The Velvet Light Trap, Studies in South Asian Film and Media and Feminist Media Studies,and has co-edited a special issue of Scope: An Online Journal of Film Studies. She teaches courses on Bollywood cinema, contemporary Korean Cinema, world cinema, and stardom in Indian cinema, and her research and teaching interests include popular Indian cinema, censorship and star studies. She is the director of MANTRA: the Bollywood Film Series which is programmed and hosted by her students in FST 380: Introduction to Bollywood Cinema.
Forthcoming Publications
Bose, Nandana. Madhuri Dixit, British Film Institute (BFI) Film Stars series. Eds. Martin Shingler and Susan Smith. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan, 2015. Print. (Advance contract)
Chapters in Refereed Books:
"Sridevi, the Queen of Farce: Comedy, Performance, and Star Persona in Popular Hindi Film," Indian Film Stars. Ed. Michael Lawrence. Basingstoke: BFI/Palgrave MacMillan, 2016. Print.
"Zoya Akhtar," Contemporary Bollywood Directors. Ed. Aysha Viswamohan. New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2016. Print.
Chapters in Refereed Books:
Bose, Nandana. "From Superman to Shahenshah: Stardom and the Transnational Corporeality of Hrithik Roshan." Figurations in Indian Film. Eds. Meheli Sen and Anustup Basu. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan, 2013. 194-212. Print.
Bose, Nandana. "'We do not certify backwards': Film Censorship in Post-Colonial India." Silencing Cinema: Film Censorship around the World. Eds. Daniel Biltereyst and Roel Vande Winkel. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan, 2013. 191-206. Print
Refereed Journal Articles:
"'Bollywood's Fourth Khan': Deconstructing the 'Hatke' Stardom of Vidya Balan in Popular Hindi Cinema," Celebrity Studies, 2014. Available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/ZKKtPp4bEFYPNjDHjIwN/full
"The CBFC Correspondence Files (1992-2002): A Discursive Rhetoric of Moral Panic, Public Protest and Political Pressure," Cinema Journal Issue 43, No. 3 (Spring), 2010, 67-87.
"The Hindu Right and the Politics of Censorship: Three Case Studies of Policing Hindi Cinema (1992-2002)," The Velvet Light Trap: A Critical Journal of Film and Television, Issue 63 "Censorship and Regulation," 2009.
"Between the Godfather and the Mafia: Situating Right-Wing Interventions in the Bombay Film Industry (1992-2002)," Studies in South Asian Film and Media, inaugural issue, February 2009.
"Big Brother's Frankenstein: The Media Construction of Jade Goody as an 'Abject' Other," Feminist Media Studies, Vol. 7 No. 4 (2007), 463-467. [Reprint Forthcoming in Popular Culture, edited by Michael Pickering, SAGE Benchmarks in Culture & Society series, (SAGE Publications: London), June 2010].
"Dahan as an Exploration of Sexual Politics," Journal of Moving Image (Jadavpur University: Calcutta), No. 1, Autumn (1999).
Refereed Electronic Book:
Using Moving Image Archives, a Scope: An Online Journal of Film Studies e-Book, Co-editor with Lee Grieveson, Issue 17, June 2010. ISBN number: 978-0-9564641-1-8 Link here: http://www.scope.nottingham.ac.uk/archives/index.php
Book and Film Reviews
Mourning the Nation by Bhaskar Sarkar, Film International, Issue 8, No. 3, 2010.
"The Darjeeling Limited: Critiquing Orientalism on the Train to Nowhere," Mediascape: UCLA's Journal of Cinema and Media Studies, Spring (2008).
Conference Report
"Media Comes To Miri," Media and Identity in Asia, Curtin University of Technology, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 15 - 16 February 2006, Scope: An Online Journal of Film Studies, Issue 5, June (2006).
Web Blog
Bollywood's Superhero Genre: Transnational Appropriations, Labor and Referentiality. Antenna: Responses to Media & Culture. Madison: University of Wisconsin-Madison. Available at: http://blog.commarts.wisc.edu/2015/09/24/bollywood-superheroes/ September 24, 2015. Web.


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Concern mounts over German budget
The German government has insisted that it will stick to European Union-imposed budget targets, despite a sluggish economy and the cost of mopping up after the summer's devastating flooding.
According to newspaper FT Deutschland, the government will soon peg the budget deficit for this year to 2.6-2.9% of annual economic output, well below the 3% ceiling imposed by Brussels.
But speculation is mounting that these targets will be breached, as the government boosts spending in the run-up to this month's general election.
News magazine Der Spiegel, citing unnamed experts in the finance ministry, said that the deficit would reach 3.5% by the end of the year.
This would earn Berlin a severe reprimand, and possibly more punitive action, from the European Commission, which has long been troubled that German state spending could destabilise the euro.
Pact problems
Concern that budget targets could be missed - not just in Germany, but in Italy, France and other countries - has raised calls for a rethink of EU-wide rules on deficits.
The so-called Stability Pact, which governs state spending as a means of ensuring region-wide economic discipline, is unpopular with many governments.
But the German finance ministry has yet again denied that it is pushing for changes to the Stability Pact, contradicting persistent rumours.
The Commission said last week that the pact must be kept as it is, and said no negotiations on changes were under way.
Floods of funding
Fingers have pointed to Germany partly because of internal political pressures.
The government is under considerable pressure to respond to the summer floods, which have caused damage and loss likely to amount to billions of euros.
Already, Berlin has pledged 130m euros (£82m; $128m) in aid to stricken regions, and the overall figure - including tax relief for those affected - could well be many times higher.
At the same time, the German economy, which had seemed to be emerging briskly from last year's brief recession, has slowed to a crawl, and is seen as in danger of starting to shrink once again.
Test for the Commission
Yet to be tested is precisely what action Brussels will take in the event of a deficit above 3%.
At the beginning of this year, the Commission pulled back from an out-and-and reprimand for Germany and Portugal, both of which were then straying close to the 3% mark.
In theory, a breach of the ceiling triggers the automatic imposition of heavy fines, but analysts are sceptical about the likelihood of punitive action against the EU's biggest member state.
The likelihood could be further diminished by the possibility that at least four European countries, together accounting for some two-thirds of eurozone output, could be in default of the Stability Pact at the same time.
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"I thought it was a good practice," the coach said. "The guys are dialed in and working hard. They have been pretty consistent that way."
After grading video of the defensive performance in Auburn's 24-7 loss to Arkansas, the coordinator said he saw signs of improvement "in some areas," but not enough. "The line of consistency just isn't there through an entire game," he noted. "To be really great that mark of consistency has to be present. It is just not quite there now.
"In that game I think you have to give Arkansas some credit," VanGorder said. "We had momentum defensively, we had a number of third down stops consecutively, and they came up with a couple of gadget plays that really changed the momentum of the game."
Ole Miss runs a fast-paced offense, the third one the Tigers have faced this year. Clemson ran that style and so did ULM. He said that it helps to have played against it this year, but added, "It is a difficult thing. I don't think you can do it in practice with the scout team. Hopefully, the experience with Clemson and Monroe in no huddle situations has helped us."
Asked what he thought about comments from players on the team saying that there isn't enough leadership from other players on the team, VanGorder responded by saying, "To me they are just young and they have got a lot to learn. One of the things is probably not to say a lot. That is probably the wisest way to go.
"I don't listen to the noise outside," he added. "I am too busy to do that and I encourage them to go about their business the same way. That is the only way you can stay dialed in and stay on point."
Offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler noted that junior Kiehl Frazier and Clint Moseley split the first team reps at quarterback at Tuesday evening's practice. The coach said he is not ready to decide who will start, but will soon make a decision on that. "It will not be a game-time decision, for sure," he added.
After grading video of last Saturday's game, the offensive coordinator said that he saw improvement from Frazier, who just played in the first half. "I thought he made much bigger strides than what the results appeared," he said.
Kiehl Frazier
Earlier in the day wide receiver Sammie Coates said the leadership from the quarterbacks needs to improve. Asked about that after Tuesday night's practice, Loeffler said, "We are young right now at that position. Those guys, every day, are developing at that area, but to say that you hear the noise about leadership...I just know that our guys are going out every day at all positions, not just the quarterback position, and busting their tail."
The offensive coordinator added that he doesn't "really get wrapped up in" who said what. "At the end of the day we are just going to keep to the grind and stay away from the noise."
Head Coach Gene Chizik said that he was going to be spending a lot of time with the offense this week making sure the Tigers become more effective running the football. Loeffler, who said that Chizik is always involved the offense, defense and special teams planning, said this week has been the same as other weeks. He also said he is on the same page with the head coach about where the offense needs to do to improve.
"We have tried a lot of different things," Loeffler said. "We have got to definitely make sure we narrow it down to exactly who we are. Who we are is this: we have got to run the football and we want to be a play-action team that has the ability to take shots down the field."
Road Trip, Part 1: Kickoff is set for 11:21 a.m. on Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The game will be televised on the SEC Network. Radio coverage is available on The Auburn Network and on Sirius channel 137 and XM channel 199. The following Saturday the Tigers will be in Nashville for another morning kickoff as they play the Vanderbilt Commodores. That game will also be on the SEC Network.
Tigers Vs. Rebels, Part 1: Gene Chizik is 3-0 vs. Ole Miss as Auburn's head coach. In those matchups the Tigers have outscored the Rebels 125-71. The Tigers won last year's game 41-23. Auburn has an all-time record of 27-9 in games vs. Rebels and is 9-2 on previous trips to Oxford.
Tigers Vs. Rebels, Part 2: Auburn has won eight of its last 10 games vs. Ole Miss.
Stumbling And Fumbling: The Tigers have been plagued by fumbles and interceptions during their 1-4 start and are last in the SEC in turnover margin at minus 2.20 per contest. Auburn has lost seven fumbles and thrown 10 interceptions. The Tigers will look to reverse that 2012 trend this Saturday. In the last three games vs. the Rebels the Tigers have not thrown an interception.
T'Sharvan Bell
T-Bell: VanGorder had praise for cornerback T'Sharvan Bell after Tuesday night's practice, noting the senior could see more playing time this week with Chris Davis questionable after being injured vs. Arkansas. "He shows up every day with a great spirit, and he represents everything we really want and look for in an Auburn player."
Praise For An Opposing Player: VanGorder said that Ole Miss receiver Donte Moncrief is an impressive receiver. He is averaging 75.5 receiving yards per contest and has five TD receptions.


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Lindsay Lohan Shops Up a Storm in London
Apparently her money problems have been solved because Lindsay Lohan was back to her retail therapy tendencies in London, England on Monday (June 9).
Sporting a white head wrap with a white sleeveless blouse and light blue skinny jeans, the "Georgia Rule" babe strolled up the street with a smile on her face.
In related news, LiLo has been deviating from her sober lifestyle while overseas, according to a Radar insider.
The source shared, "Lindsay was off the wagon, everyone has their stumbles, everyone will go out to drink. She fell off the horse but she picked herself back up and got back on. It's a struggle. Just because you have a hiccup doesn't mean you have to hold your breath."


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[ Read Part 1 and Part 2 ]The fatal flaw of atheism? Actually, it's a challenge atheism shares with religion. The difference between the two is that religion has found a solution.So let's talk about religion:The weedy form of religion, superstition, arises automatically in each mind all on its own, simply by virtue of our need to create private theories – often wildly personified due to our ability to detect "person-ness" in everything from smiley faces to wind in the trees – about how the … [Read more...]
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[ Read Part 1 first. ]Atheism (more broadly, freethought) isn't new, of course. Just in this country alone, it's as old as Thomas Paine (although Paine was a deist, he was widely accused of being an atheist, and I'm confident he would've been one of us if he lived in a society in which it was possible to actually think about such things), and has had its bright sparks all along the way, right up to Carl Sagan, who published The Demon Haunted World only 15 years ago. … [Read more...]
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Ever think about the revolutions in your life? The things that change, and change greatly, and then affect everything that comes after?Boy, I do.I'll tell you a little one first, and then a big one, and then a maybe one.The Little OneThe little one – well, it might be a big one to you – is about music. … [Read more...]
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One From Today :: Julia
I've decided I'm going to start an entire personal series on fabric. I was influenced to do so from the photo above. I love moving fabric.
It's 1:30am and I have another full day of shooting again tomorrow. The image of Julia above was shot with my D3. Once I finished the studio work today we hit the prison location from yesterday with my new camera. I call it the CaNikon 5z Marc Too. I am not switching but I'm not hating this camera at all either! I have a few things to say about it. Imagine that.
If you have been following my tweets today I'm sorry if you were expecting photos from the CaNikon. Those will hit the blog this weekend.
Cheers, Zack
Haha, so you finally did get the mark two. I hope I can step up from my 50D to that one day.
I cant wait to see this series, the photo above is really cool. I like how the fabric flows.
Love the sense of motion in the fabric and the quality of the light on/through it!
@James & Matt – I am really responding to the fabric as well. The light from the front is the Alien Bee beauty dish. It is quickly becoming my favorite light modifier.
The photo is gorgeous, I can definitely see how this would inspire you to do more with fabric. Looking forward to the 5DMKII shots!
Amazing!!! Your work blows me away.
Gorgeous shot! Not that I expect anything less. Was that shot gridded or a straight up beauty dish?
My withdrawals for the critique vids is at a fever pitch.
Also, was the square composition a result of adding or subtracting white space? Not that it really matters, but it's good to get an idea of what was going on in camera and in your head.
You're going to love the 5D mkII.
Now this is a great shot. Beautiful lighting on the fabric and great color.
@Matt S. – It is just a straight beauty dish. I really want a grid for it though. The square crop was done by adding white to a vertical composition.
very nice work, looks very butterfly-ish 😉
I am in love with this image!
I can also see why you are now inspired by fabric.
Very graceful imgage.
So is it a CaNikon cause you are using Nikon glass? Or……?
The fabric seems like liquid-ish, reaally nice and very soft, gives a very nice feeling to it.. and the model pleyed very well the role as an angel 😉
I really liked the smooth gradient from top to bottom, fades really smooth.
I love the beauty dish too (on a White Lightening). I use it on all the I Am Second stuff, except I sock it. The way the light falls off at the edges is just awesome.
Awesome picture Zack! And I have some inspiration for your project: it is mixed media tho, but still check out this piece:
and also other works by my friend Kubicki, he is good with that fabric stuff
Like a butterfly…
Awesome result, Zack, waiting to see what's this whole CaNikon thing (from the name it's at least 80% Nikon)
Love it!! The square crop really works great too.
Seriously I have been in fits of laughter today with your tweets!
When you come out to Australia on July / August it will become my aim to get you to say CANON!
Oops… and STUNNING image!
I love the photo, I just wish she didn't have the flower in her hair. For me it doesn't fit.
Love the lighting.
beautiful. no one rocks the cyc wall like you bro!
Amazing image!! what is tweets? In your heading you said, if you have been following my tweets, what is that…
i love moving fabric too, stunning shot. loud laughter over the CaNikon. can't wait to hear what you have to say about it.
Yep, all the good words have been used to describe the photo so I'll just say ditto. Impressed and inspired as always.
@Gary Chartier: "tweets" are his messages in Twitter. You gotta sign up and follow him for daily humor in bite size pieces. http://twitter.com/zarias
Great picture! Can't wait to see the rest. Once you start with the 5D Mrk II there is no turning back!!! hahahah
SICK photo Zack…love it! I almost would like to see her giving the "Rock On!" two finger hand gesture with her hands up like that. Seriously…great work man.
Would you consider creating a tutorial or just a description on how to use certain lighting set ups, such as the beauty dish in this photo?
Very nice, been working on a whole fabric series myself but with a twist, check out the latest on my blog http://mcmullensmith.blogspot.com and the entire series sans latest (some NSFW) at http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/mcmullensmith. Love to hear your thoughts.
Hey Zack, nice work! Do you do this with an assistant or just by yourself?
Tks for the input!
@Matthew M. Smith – I was going to do a series with fabric until I looked at your work. I'm going to go find something else to do now. That work is awesome.
@Matthew M. Smith – wow. Not to just be a copycat on what Zack said, but I do agree: that is some amazing work.
@Zack – I know you were probably goofin', but I'm sure your fabric series would be totally different, and even if there are similarities, they'd have the Zarias touch on them, just was Matthew's work is distinctly his own.
This goes back to the Photo Critique with the link to Chase Jarvis' blog. While you don't just want to be churning out nothing but derivative work, people are going to come up with similar concepts. A lot of people shy away from that, but I don't see why… having fresh ideas is a plus, but IMO making images that really connect with people is more important. No matter what you think of to shoot, someone's already shot it: so shoot it the way YOU shoot it and see how it goes.
Like Zack said in the "Passion" PC: there are only 88 keys on the piano. There is no combination of them that hasn't been hit before. That's no reason to stop making music!
(sorry for the long-windedness: this is a topic that I've thought a lot about, both in terms of photography and music…)
@Max – I agree that just because someone else is doing something amazing with an idea you have it does not mean you should ditch it altogether. You should use it as an opportunity to really try for something different. Notice I said "different" instead of "better." At the end of the day what is "better" is subjective. "Different" can be achieved.
@Zack – Word.
the fabrics look really great in this, but the one-fingered hands and twisty elbow are kinda freaking me out…
Zack this is amazing! I was playing with the 5d myself the other day seriously thinking of getting one myself now.
P.S You are totaly write with "At the end of the day what is "better" is subjective. "Different" can be achieved."
Its in the eye of the beholder!
Great image.. love it.
Can't wait to see more of your series.
Your photos are great. I added your site to my favs. Thanks
Zack, I am madly in love with this shot. Now I REALLY want to see your fabric series. Please don't not do it because someone else has already done it…you'll make it your own. That could be a great creative challenge, right?
Awesome Zak, you rock and inspire! Love your critique series, you have helped me so much, thank you.
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Cameron Blake (Warne), a 2001 graduate of Rockford High School (RHS) and an inductee in the 2012 Rockford Public Schools Hall of Fame, will headline the 17th annual Rockford Education Foundation (REF) concert event scheduled for January 26, 2013. For the very first time the REF is proud to feature one of Rockford's very own.
Born and raised in Rockford, Cameron took a liking to the violin at age 12 and upon graduation from RHS pursued a degree in music at the prestigious Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland.
With Masters Degree in hand and a newfound realization that song writing was his passion, Cameron also became accomplished on guitar and keyboard, formed a band, and has since written and performed well over 40 original songs. Based at the time in the Baltimore area, he has performed in numerous venues throughout the East Coast, Texas, Michigan, and even Paris, France.
Describing his music as folk, Cameron said, "Most of my songs tell stories. They are the stories of my life and may possibly also relate to yours. Simple melodies with lyrics that are clear and resonate with my listeners are at the core of my music. From age 8 to 80, there are messages for everyone. I'm always searching for the perfect melody for the words or the perfect words for a melody."
Indeed Review Magazine, in a positive review, described Cameron's music and lyrics as a perfect balance giving a deeper meaning than your average run-of-the-mill love song.
Returning to his roots here in Rockford in 2011, this multi-talented musician, songwriter (lyrics and music), and storyteller continues to perform with his band. At the same time, he also serves as the music director of Rockford's River Rock Church. With his cool style and a head of hair that has a personality of its own, Cameron is deeply involved in the music and worship of the church.
Cameron tells us he's been honored to play with amazing musicians for many years and such will be the case during the January REF concert when he will be joined onstage by Dave Hadley (pedal steel) and Chris Pierorazio (drums) from Baltimore along with his wife, Jill Collier Warne (cello).
As an added plus, the show will feature a modern dance to one of Cameron's songs performed by members of Grand Rapids' Hearts In Step Academy, choreographed by Hannah Ferianc.
Hey, it only gets better! Grand Rapids' own Ralston Bowles has been brought on board to be the opener for Cameron Blake and his band.
Bowles, long heralded as a master of putting listeners in the moment, is also a singer/songwriter and the founder and emcee of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's popular Tuesday Night Music Club performances. The Tuesday evening performances feature bands exclusively from Michigan during which, every summer, host Bowles rounds out the annual series with a performance of his own. Bowles distinct brand of folk music has been described as a contemporary gem.
Accorded great praise and a huge and favorable following in West Michigan, Bowles is worth the REF concert price of admission alone.
The annual REF concert is the non-profit organization's largest fundraiser. Created in 1991, the REF raises money and awards grants for creative and innovative ideas in education within the Rockford community. The REF has since awarded more than $1 million in grants to the Rockford community.
Tickets for what will be an outstanding evening of entertainment at the RHS Fine Arts Center are available at $28 per and would be a perfect Christmas stocking stuffer for that person(s) who has everything or is hard to please. For additional information or a reserved seating purchase contact: REF at 616-863-6317 or www.rockfordschools.org/ref.
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Suicide by cop or just somebody with a hard beef. Glad no officers were killed or more seriously injured.
This was a constant concern during certain times in the past. At one time we had sand bagged firing postions on the roof of the station.
Detroit Police Shooting Video Released.......
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airhandler (HK61EA005) or transformer problem ?
s*@t hit the fan for me whe I removed my t-stats off the wall to paint. I then put them back on and I saw that they were not working. I bought only one new t-stat to see if it was a problem with the old t-stat still nothig worked. I later read from other post that you have to turn the power of at the panel when removing and installing t-stats. wow just experienced dejavu! Any way i unscrewed the covers from my carrier units and I noticed that the one upstairs had a blown fuse. I knew this because the wire between the hardened clear plastic of the amp was not connected. I also noticed that Im getting aC power to the transformer but going from the transformer to the air handler (HK61EA005). I am not reading 24V. Im not reading any voltage. What I did was place a multimeter where the fuse insert is. In other words I removed the bad fuse and stuck a multimeter black pin on one lead of the fuse socket and the red lead on the other fuse socket, no voltage was read, but i know for sure that the multimeter is working. Also I hear a humming sound coming from inside the carrier unit around the blower housing. Sounds like a good kind of humming.
Ok so I have pinpointed my problem down to:
1) a new transformer because I cant transform the voltage from 220 to 24V.
2) a new fuse because the old one is blown.
do I need to also add a new air handler and t-stat?
Please confirm that I am on the right path.
Also ive been reading about some capacitor that gets warn out? I havent found this yet. Where might it be hiding?
Is there anything I can check outside at the condesor unit. Perhaps a switch was set or something that I need to manually reset?
Any and all comments are welcomed. Thanks in Advanced.
You won't read voltage across a fuse holder that way. Unless you had the thermostat wired up. And it either was calling for heating cooling, or uses power itself.
Checking for 24 volts from the transformer should be done by checking across the 2 wires that come from the transformer.
The mod number you posted looks more like a heater kit number, then an air handler number.
The capacitor will be near the motor. Usually on the blower housing. Its not your problem though.
Bet a new fuse is all you need.
Oh i added a new fuse too.
Check to see if the transformer is getting 240 volt.
If it is. And your not getting 24 volts on the secondary, then the transformer is toast.
shut the furnace power off at the toggle switch on the side...remove the 240v wires on the primary side of the TR and the secondary side leave them hanging and not touching anything.put you multimeter to read OHMS and ring out the both sides of the TR...first put the leads together to see what the meter should read.:eek:.looking for a reaction no actual numbers in ohms.now test each pair of wires on the 240V prim side and then the 24Vsec. side if you see either as if the meter probes where seperated not touching the winding of the TR is shot either side will call for a new one
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Security threats faced by organizations and individuals are evolving. Past threats typically came from young computer nerds creating viruses in an attempt to gain notoriety among peers. "We think the largest emerging threat is very different," says Gary McDaniel, who follows software stocks for Standard & Poor's Equity Research. "Today's threats are not based on notoriety, but on profit."
The Anti-Phishing Working Group recently released a study that found 15,244 phishing attacks in the month of December. That's down from 16,882 attacks in November. However, the number of unique phishing Web sites jumped to nearly 7,200 from 4,630 in November. It also found that 80% of the attacks were targeted at seven brands, primarily banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. The notable scams in December were targeted at Wal-Mart (WMT) and the Internal Revenue Service (See BW Online, 12/5/05, "Phishing: Beware the Internal Revenue Scam").
The rise in online attacks means demand will remain healthy for security software and hardware. McDaniel's favorite stock in the group is McAfee (MFE.
BusinessWeek Online's Karyn McCormack recently spoke with McDaniel about security software trends and his favorite stocks. Edited excerpts of their conversation follow.
Note: Gary McDaniel is a Standard & Poor's Equity Research analyst. He has no ownership interest in or affiliation with any of the companies on which he writes research. All of the views expressed here accurately reflect the analyst's personal views regarding any and all of the subject securities or issuers. No part of the analyst's compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations or views expressed in this story.
What's your outlook for security software makers?
Security software vendors are part of the systems software group, on which we have a positive fundamental outlook. We expect spending on security software by both businesses and consumers to demonstrate the highest growth rate among the different segments that comprise the systems software group. Of the seven stocks we follow in this space, we have one strong buy recommendation, two buy recommendations, and four hold recommendations.
We expect spending on IT security to grow at a high-teens rate through the end of the decade, with security services, particularly implementation services and security outsourcing services, to show the strongest growth. We also look for high growth in secure content management -- meaning managing spam prevention, content inspection, and virus protection for content that enters, flows within, and leaves the corporate network.
In addition, we see very strong growth ahead in the security hardware arena, particularly for unified threat management (UTM) and secure content management (SCM) appliances, which will primarily be sold into the small and midsize business segment.
The players we like best in this area are Internet Security Systems (ISSX) and Check Point Software (CHKP), which are both ranked 4 STARS (buy). User authentication is also an area where we look for strong growth rates -- we like RSA Security (RSAS); 3 STARS, hold) in this area.
What's the biggest driver of sales?
We believe there are several factors driving demand for security software. The primary driver, we believe, is the evolution of the security threats faced by organizations and individuals. In the past, the typical security threat was a 16- to 23-year-old computer nerd who couldn't get a date and created viruses and worms to gain notoriety among his peers. Unfortunately, those days are behind us.
We think the largest emerging threat is very different. Today's threats are not based on notoriety, but on profit. The new threats are being targeted at specific organizations, primarily financial services institutions, with a goal of hijacking an individual's bank account, credit card, or identity in order to perpetrate financial fraud.
These new attacks are largely taking the form of phishing and pharming. Phishing is an attempt to steal a consumer's personal identity data and financial account information by using tactics such as spoofed e-mails from banks that ask a user to click on a link to update information. That link directs users to a counterfeit Web site designed to mimic the look and feel of the actual Web site where users are prompted to enter account and identification information under the pretenses of updating the bank's records or re-validating the user.
Phishing can also be accomplished by installing crimeware on a user's machine which logs their username and password for banking sites and transmits this data to the attacker.
Pharming is the act of hijacking a DNS server and redirecting a user who uses that DNS server to go to, for example, mybank.com, to a fraudulent Web site that mimics that real Web site. Once users are redirected to that phony Web site and enter their log-in credentials, that information is stored by the attacker.
These emerging threats have spurred governments to establish regulations that are adding further fuel to security demand. In the U.S. these include the Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Financial Modernization Act, the Government Information Security Reform Act (GISRA), FERC's Security Standards for Electric Market Participants, HIPPA (the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996), the Basel Capital Accord of 1988, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
In Japan, an attack on an online bank prompted regulators to demand stronger user authentication standards for online banking. And in Europe, data privacy regulations will require security software spending.
Microsoft (MSFT) is entering the security area -- what does this mean for the pure plays?
First of all, let me say that we are very bullish on Microsoft, and it carries our highest rating of 5 STARS (strong buy). We believe the company is in the midst of the most important product-release schedule in its history, and we expect the new products it's releasing during this cycle to drive meaningful growth over the coming years. That said, we do not see Microsoft's entry as a large threat to the rest of the security industry.
Although we think Microsoft's entry into the consumer security market may impact some competitors in this segment, we expect increasing penetration as more consumers opt to protect themselves from growing online threats rather than ignoring these threats (See BW Online, 2/16/06, "Symantec's New Target: Consumers"). We believe only half of all consumers have up-to-date antivirus software, and we expect this figure to rise.
Moreover, we expect corporate spending, particularly by small and midsize businesses, to show substantial growth in the years ahead, and we do not believe Microsoft is likely to make meaningful inroads in the business segment.
What are your favorite stocks in the group? And what sets the company apart from the rest?
Our favorite stock is McAfee, which carries our highest rating of 5 STARS. We have a $34 price target on it. Although the stock took a large hit when the company preannounced disappointing fourth-quarter results, we believe the decline was overdone and see the shares trading at a significant discount to peers on both a p-e basis and on a PEG [p-e-to-growth] basis.
Some of the things we like about McAfee, aside from the extremely attractive valuation, are its strong brand name; its relationships with ISPs, Dell (DELL), and Gateway (GTW), which we expect to drive sales growth in the consumer segment; the rising attach rate for McAfee's other products by consumers through the ISP channel; and its comprehensive suite of security applications.
Do you see consolidation? Do you think any of these companies are attractive takeover targets?
We do expect some consolidation, and several of the companies we follow have either recently closed on or announced acquisitions, including Symantec's (SYMC) purchase of BindView, SonicWALL's (SNWL) purchase of MailFrontier, and Microsoft's purchase of Alacris.
However, we don't expect any of the companies we cover to be takeover targets. We expect M&A activity within the sector to be confined to smaller players that have a particular technology or capability that serves a defined niche.


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Definitely go with a pump, less prone to jamming. And both Remington and Mossberg make quality pump shotguns, perfect for HD. Whichever one you choose will work just fine.
This is a discussion on Defense Shotgun , Semi or Pump, Rem or Moss? within the Defensive Rifles & Shotgun Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; I have been wanting a defense shotgun. I said my next gun was going to be a shotgun, but I got off track and bought ...
I have been wanting a defense shotgun. I said my next gun was going to be a shotgun, but I got off track and bought 2 pistol since saying that. Now I am back on track. I was leaning toward getting the 870P synthetic, then I started thinking 1187P, because I have always used semi auto's for hunting.
I like the 590A1 also and have read some good reviews on the 930 SPX. They have the 930 SPX in stock ( local ) for $620 and can get the 590A1 in a few weeks for $489. They will have to check price and availability on the Remington's.
Looking for suggestions. I have been working a lot of OT with a lot more, ( forced ) OT to come, so money isn't a big factor, but Benelli money is.
Definitely go with a pump, less prone to jamming. And both Remington and Mossberg make quality pump shotguns, perfect for HD. Whichever one you choose will work just fine.
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I like the Moss 590 or a Remington 11-87, look for deals and see if you can buy a used one in very good condition. You might from some that a police department is selling
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I just did all my research for the purchase of my home defense shotgun and I opted to buy the Mossberg 590A1. My second best choice was the Remington 870 Tactical Express. If you choose one of these two you will have purchased one of the top home defense shotguns in the World!!!
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There are pros and cons to both. A pump shotgun can be short-stroked under stress. I also had my Rem 870 Express pump jam up badly with Winchester "X" target loads (sold at Wal Mart) - could not get them to extract...finally had to use two hands on the slide to force the spent shell out.
Masaad Ayoob advocates semi-autos, reasoning that the shotgun is more reliable than the person using it.
I like the pump action, but would feel fine with a semi-auto.
Edit - One more thought...if you're going to use the shotgun for trap/skeet shooting, I think the pump actions stay much cleaner than the semi-autos. Really, all you need to clean is the barrel - the bolt and receiver don't get too dirty. I use mine for both - HD (20" barrel) and trap (26").
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The number of people killed because they didn't have "enough gun" is dwarfed by those who had none at all.
It's probably a matter of personal preference. As said, you can short stroke a pump, semi's can jam, etc. If you go pump, make sure it's got two action bars on the slide to minimize any twisting and hang ups with the extraction. I have an 870 and am perfectly happy with it. Barrels are easy to swap for HD, ducks, turkeys, etc.
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I have a Mossberg 500, which is obviously a pump. I love it. The 930 SPX would be really cool to have, but it is pricey. Either Mossber or Remington will serve you equally well in terms of reliability. I just happen to like the Mossberg controls more.
Short answer Rem. 870 pump. Had one for ever, almost endless options and super reliable. One of my keepers!
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Here's a consideration: the 870 has a pushbutton safety at the rear of the trigger guard, the Mossy has a slide safety on the tang. If you're more familiar with one than the other, that can help you decide.
If you do go with the 870 and defense it the gun's main purpose, spend the extra bucks and get the 870P, the Police model (actually, a whole series with different features). The law enforcement models have have better key parts and more attention paid to quality and function. See the attached writeup from Remington.
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I prefer the pump actions actually. Pretty much always have, for hunting or HD. I've been through some of the popular ones....the Mossberg 500, the Remington 870, the Ithaca 37. Now I've got an 870 Express. Shotguns have sort of came and went by me for one reason or another.....mainly since I've moved from Kansas and the duck and pheasant, I don't see much reason to hunt with one now even though I tried taking some squirrels earlier this year....(better of with my 22lr). I'm just partial to pumps, less mess and upkeep, and maybe a bit less likely to see problems than a gas operated. Some of the newer semi autos have peaked my interest in the past.....heard plenty of good reviews on the 930 SPX myself. I've had several calls from folks who's Rem 1100 or 1187 wasn't working right. Turkey hunters for the most part wait two days before season opening (spring or fall). They want you to be able to fix them overnight. Some of them might be that simple to fix......others.......not much telling. A simple replacement o-ring, a good cleaning, or a complete gas system clean-out.
Pump is the way to go, you can get used to the pump thru training...but that sound of a pump being racked in a dark quiet house is a sound like no other. That sound may be all you need..
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Pump being racked, semi-auto bolt slamming home - same, same; just noise; tactically unsound; damn sure I'm not gonna give away my position.
Pump may (and I stress may) be a slightly more robust design, until you add the person behind the gun. How many thousands of rounds are you willing to put thru it so that you can truly fire as fast, and reliably as a semi-auto without short-stroking under pressure. If you have a SO, are they also willing to do the same.
They are not the same, the slide rack is a widely recognized sound, not near as much so with a semi-auto bolt. Tactically sound or unsound will be determined by the particular circumstances, in addition to any side benefit.
Go with the pump first then maybe the auto down the road, you can never have enough FP
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Petaling Jaya (The Star/ANN) - Malaysia's leading credit-rating agency RAM Ratings Services Bhd is set to make its presence felt worldwide by attracting more foreign issuers and investors with its recently launched global and Asean rating scales.
The new rating scales, the first of its kind by an Asean rating agency, will assess the creditworthiness of companies both in Asean countries and globally.
RAM Ratings chief executive officer Foo Su Yin said that the global initiative would provide companies with an option, especially those with plans to expand regionally and globally, to tap funds.
"At the same time, it will provide a benchmark as well as an indication of how companies fare in terms of credit standing against their Asean or global peers.
"Besides facilitating cross-border deals, the rating scales will help unlock and mobilise savings in the region for companies to grow and expand,'' Foo said during the launch of the global and Asean rating scales.
The new rating scales compare and measure the best companies globally and in Asean for their credit worthiness, namely, their ability to pay on a timely and adequate manner.
RAM Holdings Bhd group CEO Dr K. Govindan said that a regional and global move would facilitate and promote an integrated regional capital market and help channel Asia's massive savings to meet the pressing demand for capital by companies looking to expand abroad.
He stressed that RAM was keen to help companies tap the massive liquidity in the region. Backing his arguments with statistics, he said Asean had US$780 billion (2.34 trillion ringgit) of foreign exchange reserves with China topping that with a whopping $3.3 trillion.
He said the gross national savings in Asia (ex-Japan) was estimated to be around $6.2 trillion in 2012, and it was expected to grow to $8 trillion by 2015.
Besides the mobilisation of funds to emerging economies, he said the move to launch the global and Asean rating scales would boost the sukuk (Islamic bond) market globally and in Malaysia, as the latter was the largest sukuk market in the world in terms of issuance.
More flow of funds from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries into Asean, including Malaysia, would be intensified, Govindan said, adding that currently RAM had provided rating services for some of its GCC clients.
According to Foo, one of the reasons RAM decided to go global was to meet the growing call from investors and issuers.
"There is more demand and desire for diversity in opinions, particularly from this region from a credit rating agency that has extensive knowledge and a unique understanding of the Asian and Asean market," she said.
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She said, at the moment, the rating agency had secured some mandates, both local and foreign, for the new rating scales.
She pointed out that one of the strengths of RAM was its capability, which encompassed rigorous rating processes, established methodologies and experienced analysts.
This is attested by the fact that it had, to date, rated over 860 companies, with about 2,000 bond issues and sukuk worth close to $261 billion since 1991.
Apart from that, she said, the rating agency had rated more than 20 foreign entities, among others, from South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Khazakstan and GCC countries. Last year, seven of the top 10 issues by programme value of rated issuances by RAM comprised foreign issuers.
Govindan said the environment was conducive for the rating house to be a global rating agency, adding that one of the reasons was because developing countries were more comfortable with Asian rating agencies like RAM when intending to tap funds.
Meanwhile, Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF) has become the first multilateral institution to be accorded AAA global and Asean ratings.
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