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Discussion in 'NFL Zone' started by WoodysGirl, Nov 8, 2012.
Anyone watching?
Andrew Luck is in MVP conversation with Matt Ryan/Peyton Manning
Yeah. Robinson is stealing money, Blackmon is terrible first rounder and im really hating the Colts for sucking for Luck. Really unfair to go from Peyton to Luck, 30 years of elite QB.
OK ST WRs really have no clue how to run pro offense routes.
All the talent in the world means nothing if you can't mentally understand what your doing.
Not all on them, gabbert is horrible
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Jersey Of The Night: Jags fan turned Matt Jones into Maurice Jones-Drew pic.twitter.com/KVHBbXPy
That roughing the passer call on Luck that negated the interception he threw (even though the penalty occurred well after he threw the ball) pretty much seemed to seal the Jaguars' fate.
24-3 in the 3rd quarter and Jags show no signs of life.
NFLN are wasting people's times with these Thursday matchups... Not a good one all year.
GB/CHI and SF/Sea were good ones, rest were mediocre to bad. NO/ATL is the only good one left.
I'm watching
From 1-15 to 6-3? We stink!
Every time I see the Colts, that's what I think about.
It's quite disturbing that they can turn around that fast and the Cowboys can't do it in 17 years and counting...
Watching the Jags makes me thankful I am not a fan of theirs
How are the Colts this good, this fast? Their coach has been in the hospital all year for goodness sakes!
Luck doesn't play like a rookie. He'll be elite very soon.
I told a good buddy of mine before the draft that I would trade Romo, Witten, Ware, and a 1st for Luck and not even bat an eyelash. And if I were Indy and received that offer, I'd turn it down flat. I still feel that way today. I have a feeling that Luck is gonna go down as my all time favorite QB, I already take time out of each week to watch his game on Rewind. Watch him anytime you get a chance folks, we're watching greatness.
Remember he stayed in school for his senior year.
Seems to have helped him.
They went from Peyton to this? Poor Colts.
To think RG3 was gonna win ROTY. Luck's taking that as of now.
It's an absolute joke to even compare the two. I would literally trade two Griffins for Luck.
Lucky blasted but brushed it off.


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Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana announced today that his directorial debut, the feature documentary film,"Sound City." about the infamous recording studio in Van Nuys, California, will have its premiere screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City this January.
Grohl and select artists from the film will be in attendance at this year's Festival. Gorhl said in a press release: "As a first time director, I am humbled to be able to share my passion for songwriting and storytelling with this incredible cast of legendary musicians, as seen through the extraordinary story of America's greatest unsung recording studio, Sound City. Being included in this group of artists is a true honor, and the Sundance Film Festival is the perfect place to premiere a film about craft, integrity, and passion for art. I am over the moon!"
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I am really new to pottery, and so far having a blast. I am using Amaco clays, and Amaco Potter's Choice glazes (to scared to experiment yet!). Everything has gone beautifully and I've been delighted with their glazes, but I'm having reoccuring problems with their Seaweed glaze. It runs really badly, and usually blisters all over the outside. None of the other glazes do this, they couldn't be more picture perfect.
I've only used Amaco clays that they recommend for the PC glazes, Buff, Brown, and Speckled, and it has run horribly on all 3. On a bowl the sides will be thin and translucent and the bottom will be beautiful green. The top almost doesn't have glaze on it, it's all run to the bottom. And the outside it usually blistered badly and I'm lucky if it's not stuck to my shelf (it happened on the 1st piece, now I don't let it get closer then 1-2" from the bottom and it will run to the bottom but not enough to stick to the shelf).
I asked a local potter I know who uses PC glazes and she said, "That's just Seaweed, it ruins shelves, don't use it."
I love the Seaweed though! It's gorgeous! And I really want to layer it, but I'm scared to ruin my shelves. I saw other people on here use it, do you do anything to it? I have followed the directions to the letter and it's gone crazy every time. Surely I must be doing something wrong because they could not sell it and make money if it just ruined everybodies shelves!
I would really appreciate your advice on where I am going wrong with my Seaweed.
Seaweed glaze running and blistering
Started by annie92499, Dec 05 2012 03:46 PM
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Posted 06 December 2012 - 02:42 AM
What cone are you firing to? It sounds like your kiln is firing a bit hot. Some glazes react ok to extra heat, some don't. Bubbling and running are a good indicator that its too hot.
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Posted 06 December 2012 - 03:01 AM
The test I did with PC 42 was rather nice. I applied the glaze to a mature cone 04 bisque, #65 Porcelain and layered it on 2 coats of PC 59, on a textured, sprigged Sake cup. I put three coats on the interior and two coats on the exterior. I wanted to see just how much it flowed but I didn't want to risk a shelf just in case it flowed too much. I also glazed it alone on a flat textured tile which came out beautifully just like the Amaco flat tile. I fired the glaze to witness cone 6 no bloating of any kind it is just lovely. To what temperatures did you fire PC 42?
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The regional competition took place over two days and was held at Fitchburg State University in November. On the first day of competiton, each team argued the case three times in front of two judges for each argument. To advance to the next day's single elimination round, a team needed to win three out of the six judges' scoring sheets for the three rounds of arguments. Out of 64 teams, 32 teams advanced to the next day's round. After the first rounds of arguments, the teams of Kevin Robinson/Nick Santosuosso and Bobby DiSorbo/Patrick Gillespie were ranked 8th and 6th respectively. Kevin Robinson was named one of the top 10 orators at the competition at number 8 and Robert DiSorbo finished at 11th. The teams of Kevin Robinson/Nick Santosuosso and Robert DiSorbo/Patrick Gillespie advanced to the next day's round.
On the final day, Robert and Patrick lost in a close round in the first elimination round to a team that included a top 10 orator. Kevin and Nick won two rounds to make it into the quarter-finals. At the quarter-finals, they lost in a very close match by a 3 to 2 vote out of 5 judges. Both of these teams qualified for and participated at the national competition at the Sandra Day O'Connor Law School at the Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona on January 17th and 18th..
64 teams with 128 students competed from Fitchburg State (5), Patrick Henry College (5), Holy Cross (3), Bentley (4), Bridgewater State (3), Williams College (4), SUNY-Brockport (3), SUNY-Albany (4), The College of New Jersey (5), Merrimack College (4), Wheaton College (2), Hunter College (4), Queen's College (4), University of Connecticut (1), Elms College (5), Duke University (4), Suffolk University (1), and Western Connecticut University (1)


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David J. Goerz, a Palo Alto resident, died of cancer at the age of 79 on Sept. 25 in Palo Alto.
He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 25, 1934, to Magdalena and David J. Goerz, Sr.
He graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in physics. He also received a Master's in applied physics from Stanford University and worked there as a research assistant, research associate and a member of the Academic Council. He also headed several departments in the development of the Stanford Linear Accelerator.
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He is survived by his wife of 51 years; their three children, David J. Goerz, III (Kristin), Karen Elizabeth Goerz Preston (Michael), Julie Anne Goerz Hayes (Jerry) and seven grandchildren: Lauren and Ashlynn Goerz, Danny and Steven Preston, Savannah, Madelyn, and Olivia Hayes. He was predeceased by his parents and two grandchildren, Jason and Jennifer.
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How Do I Help Ease the Transition?
Hello, all,
I was hoping you could provide me with some advice.
My three year old daughter is fully toliet trained at home (and at friends' and relatives' houses). She still wears a nappy when we are out in public. I would like to start having her wear underwear when away from home. How I can I help ease the transition from the toliet at home to public ones?
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I found it easier to have my children in nappies when we would leave the house for two reasons.
1. Less accidents/less cleaning up.
2. It was just a lot easier to not have to find a bathroom with a younger child/infant in tow.
However, it looks like you just have your 3 year old, so my second point wouldn't apply.
I'd say that when they are fully potty trailed at home, then you should be able to take her out during the day with no problem. You may have a few accidents at first, being that she is used to being in a nappy when you go out, but this didn't happen with me. If they were fully potty trained at home and they always told me when they needed to go potty at home, then they would tell me when they needed to go potty while we were out.
Is your daughter fully potty trained at home and telling you when she needs to go (or running to the bathroom herself)?
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Sounds to me like she's ready. Maybe on your first outing, you could have her go potty before you leave (I always do this with my children, even my 7 year old) then ask her if she needs to go potty when you're near a bathroom. If she says "no", then wait another 30 minutes or so, and ask if she needs to go. Always have a nappy in the car for those times when you're not near a bathroom and she says "I need to go!".
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Q (a. Has Paul Sass been found out?
He has great submissions skills, it's evident his stand up isn't the best in the division and when fighting someone with a fairly good to good wrestling game that can defend submissions he's lost...
Q (b. Where does he go from here and who does he fight next?


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Hi guys, I was reading a post about the 'competition' and the discussion that ensued but I wasn't able to reply (possibly locked thread or whatnot) and not sure if anyone knows or cares but Blackbuntu appears to be out of the game. The domain has been closed as of yesterday.
So they are either waiting to see what their options are or they are out.
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PHILADELPHIA -- University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price today announced that Director of Athletics Steve Bilsky will retire on June 30, 2014. He has made an indelible impact on the University across an extraordinary six decades, since his student days as a captain of a historic men's basketball team through his nearly twenty years of distinguished leadership of Penn Athletics.
"For decades now, Steve Bilsky has lived and loved Penn Athletics and the University has been incomparably the better for it," said Penn President Amy Gutmann. "The continuing success of so many of our teams and our student-athlete alumni speaks volumes to what Steve has achieved in his years at Penn. He has been one of the most distinguished and admired leaders of his profession and a wonderful ambassador for our Institution."
"It has been a privilege to serve for twenty years as the Director of Athletics of my alma mater," said Bilsky."I am proud of our many achievements for which I would like to thank the coaches, staff and student-athletes whom I have had the honor and pleasure to represent. My association with Penn over many decades is responsible for many of the wonderful personal and professional joys I have had in my life."
During Bilsky's almost twenty-year tenure as Athletic Director, Penn student-athletes have achieved significant recognition, including 369 Academic All-Ivy honorees, 34 League Players of the Year, and 133 All-Americans. Penn has won 71 Ivy League championships including the most Ivy championships in the flagship sports of football(8) and men's basketball(9) . Most notably, the breadth of success has encompassed Ivy championships across 21 different squads. Bilsky has been a tireless advocate for student-athletes, sustaining Penn's national role as a leader in the NCAA's Academic Performance Ratings and launching the 4.0 Club to honor Penn student-athletes who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA. Moreover, he has been a vigorous believer in women's athletic programs from his first days as Athletic Director, significantly advancing Penn's university-wide mission of excellence through diversity.
"In today's competitive environment," said Bilsky, "I take great satisfaction that we have been able to achieve such broad-based success while also being dominant in the Ivy League's two high profile sports. I'm extremely proud that so many of our student-athletes have left Penn with rings on their fingers."
The Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics recently concluded Campaign for Penn Athletics raised an unprecedented $125 million, an accomplishment that will have a profound and lasting effect for many years to come. Indeed, Steve Bilsky's far-reaching legacy extends to the very landscape of Penn's campus, with an extraordinary number of projects designed to provide state-of-the-art athletic and recreational facilities for the entire community. He has been an invaluable University partner in the development of Penn Park, which has transformed not only the campus, but also the neighborhood and city. His vision and implementation of projects on the eastern precinct of Penn's campus have led to the creation of several new facilities and the renovation of some of Penn's most historic landmarks.
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Bilsky was also instrumental in the creation of 10 endowed coaching positions and the Director of the Penn Relays position. During his time as Director, annual giving to the Weightman Fund has increased from $500,000 to over $4 million.
"Every member of the Penn Community," said Provost Price, "has been the beneficiary of Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership. We are especially grateful for his immeasurable impact on the generations of student-athletes who have thrived under his guidance and that of his outstanding coaches and athletic staff. His legacy across every measure, built over decades, will continue to be felt for many decades to come."
Bilsky was an All-Ivy guard on Penn's nationally ranked basketball team from 1969-1971, whose regular season record his junior and senior seasons was 51-1. Prior to his time as Director at Penn, he was the Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation at The George Washington University for eleven years. He is a member of the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame, The Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame, The Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, and The Jewish National Sports Hall of Fame.
Penn will soon announce the formation of a consultative committee to advise on the selection of Bilsky's successor.
Quotes from Penn Coaches:
Jerome Allen John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men's Basketball, Fifth season
"I owe Steve Bilsky a huge debt of gratitude. Four years ago, he took a huge chance and entrusted me with the opportunity to serve as the head coach of a program that he played in, that I played in, and that both of usalong with so many othershold dear to our hearts. It is a responsibility that I take very seriously, and will continue to do under our new leadership. I wish Mr. Bilsky well in his retirement, but I expect to see him regularly at The Palestra for years to come."
Karin Brower Corbett Women's Lacrosse Head Coach, 15th season
"Steve had such tremendous vision for where Penn's athletic department needed to go. Because of his vision and leadership, we have some of the best facilities in the nation while maintaining the historic beauty and architectural integrity of the campus. The Athletic Department has grown so much in every way and Steve has been an amazing leader who has created a legacy that takes Penn into the future."
Al Bagnoli - George A. Munger Head Coach of Football, 22nd season
"After a 20-year relationship, I will certainly miss Steve. He has been a tremendous supporter of our football program and our entire athletic department. His guidance, vision, leadership, and commitment to our student-athletes and coaches have been extraordinary and he remains a primary reason why we have enjoyed so much success with our program."
Kerry Carr Kenneth L. Gross Head Coach of Volleyball, 16th season
"We are going to miss Steve's vision and passion the most. He has the ability to see ahead of the game in so many different ways.When he hired me, I wasn't proven at the Division I level, yet he took a chance, and I will forever be grateful that he believed in me. He set out to brand Penn Athletics as the best in the Ivy League and he has showcased it beautifully with exceptional improvements to our facilities. I've always been impressed of his ability to think of everybodyall 33 sportswhen making decisions.He values how hard we work, and thus, we always want to work harder, and succeed for him. I will definitely miss his leadership, and I want to thank him for all of the successboth on and off the courtwe have had here at Penn."
Rudy Fuller James C. Gentle Head Coach of Soccer,16th season
"Steve's legacy at Penn as a student-athlete, administrator, and Athletic Director is unparalleled in the history of Penn Athletics. His leadership and guidance has been instrumental to me and our soccer program, as well as the other sports and coaches, as we strive to keep Penn at the forefront of Ivy Athletics. He has forever changed the face of Penn Athletics with his efforts to improve the facilities, coaching positions, and experience of our student-athletes. I will forever be indebted to Steve for giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a great soccer program, Athletic Department, and University. I wish him the very best going forward."
Leslie King Softball Head Coach,10th season
"Steve has shown again and again that not only does he have tremendous vision, but the business acumen, will, and determination to make that vision a reality. Here at Penn we have some of the finest athletic facilities in the country. That was Steve's vision and now his legacy. We will miss his leadership."


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the pool and gym facilities, the room was very comfortable
Courteous welcome from valet parking staff and convenience of being connected to the rest of the Crown complex.
Comfortable bed. modern design. Shower was not quite as luxurious as expected.
The staff were friendly and efficient at check-in. The room was spacious and clean and had a lovely view of the city. The king bed was comfortable however the doona had a black mark on it and the sheet had a little tear (probably not what you would expect from a five star hotel).. Check out was a lengthy process but overall we had a pleasant stay. I didn't really like the 'make shift' wall between the bathroom and bedroom and there was no bath tub (we stayed in the Deluxe King Suite)
I liked the location as I was there to shop and to attend business meetings. The staff were exceptionally attentive and helpful.
Location was good. In the CBD, and close to Southern Cross Station and trams. No WiFi included. You can purchase it (with limited data) for $22 daily, but it's for ONE device only. There were few amenities. They did the absolute minimum. Staff was unfriendly except . We would have cancelled if it had been possible.
Location Hotel picture reflect main building but my room was 612 in sort of apartment building, no cleaning service for entire stay.
The place wasnt that small and quite clean The check in and check out time doesnt seem quite flexible and they ask money for keeping out luggage till check in time even for 3 hrs. The night audit is very rude. No wifi in the area even when they said there's wifi in public area. Not recommended
Lovely swim in the basement pool. A fine hotel, great view of the city, everything you need and a decent price.
That we were close to the Docklands as we needed to be
Excellent location for access to public transportation in CBD and to/from airport. Clean, safe and excellent staff!
Everything Nothing
Convenient location. Basic hotel.
good bed Horrible bathroom and TV remote didn't work.
There was on 1 lift working to the room I was allocated. This resulred to extra time need to wait for lift
Price. Close to city downtown. Walls need some painting. Sofa has visible color wear. Internet is up and down.
Good location, pretty much directly opposite Southern Cross station.
The location & the views from the windows I felt the in room movies were over priced.
the location is close to train station and is easy for us to visit the city The wifi !!!!! spend for $20 to 3 days and even have 750MB limitation !!!! other things like slippery is not provided in hotel......
Room safe was bonus. Awesone location right on the city center trolley route. Room clean and bed comfy. Nice having a fridge in the room. Vety close to southern cross station. No free wifi. But can get free wifi elsewhere in the city. Couldn't get into room early.
close to convention centre no milk in fridge on 2 days. no hair conditioner on one day
We loved the King size bed, pillows & doona. We also loved the shower/bathroom. The alarm went off at 6am, we did not even set the alarm.
A great hotel that was in a fantastic location. Staff were friendly and always accommodating. Also they
We enjoyed the view also the service was fantastic the staff are so friendly. . being woken at 7.00am for laundry that we didnt order.
fantastic service no
service was exellent from all areas,room was well appaointed,staff very freindly
We chose it for it's location. It is adjacent to the Melbourne Convention Centre Plenary auditorium where we attended a presentation by the astrophysicist Dr Neil DeGrass Tyson. There was a small light in the bathroom which was on all night, no control switch to be able to turn it off.
excellent knowlegable staff some facilities need renovation
Unable to open windows - air conditioning either too hot cold or too cold. Very claustrophobic.
Great location, staff, environment, and atmosphere. Great price No suggestions. Was a wonderful experience
Location of the hotel and helpfulness of the staff. The room was not cleaned until late in the afternoon.
Location Price of breakfast
comfortable bed not really - a little noisy
Excelent central location,close to shops and Railway station,clean and tidy all services adiquite ,decor average. To describe our room as Deluxe would require a vivid imagination.Good basic at best.
Easy access to the rest of the city The TV was old and didn't work very good. It was also hard to see the bed from the other single bed
friendly staff, convenience of hotel, air conditioning, quietness price
Very convenient for the CBD and the tourist bus & tram The hotel won an award in 2010 for renovations - i don't think they checked room 728. While my hotel room was cleaned every day thoroughly - it was disappointing to see such stained carpet; also as the ventilation in the bathroom was not good, there was a faint smell of "drains"
Location Checking in 1/2 hour before I was supposed they said have to wait 1.5 hours for room but spoke to manager and she fixed that
Super stay with a terrific location.
The service and cleanliness Very goog experience and proximity of the center of the city
Breakfast was a rediculous price as was Internet connection.
My daughter and I had our own spa night - loved the room, bathroom and staff were exceptional. Even put water in our car for the drive home! All good
George, the front door greeter was amazing. Very helpful and friendly.
lobby entrance, staff, elegance, lighting
What a gorgeous place!!! The attentiveness of the staff was fantastic. the food was wonderful - I ate at the Melba and although it was exspensive it was exceptional food. The room was lovely. My primary reason for selecting the hotel was the old world charm of the hotel. I don't see value for money in modern hotels. I booked 2 rooms for myself and my husband, our older son and a family friend and would do so again. We all had a massage at the Chuan Spa which I found was outstanding. The staff there were amazing and the masseur although young was extremely talented and well trained. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel. If you like comfort and extreme luxury and to be surrounded by beauty. I think it is the best in Melbourne.
We look forward to staying at The Langham Hotel again when we next visit Melbourne. Our every need was catered for with grace and cheerfulness. This is a 'happy' hotel from room staff, to people on reception, concierge, and those servicing gourmet venues. Small but important details like bottled water beside the bed each night distinguished this hotel from others we have stayed at.
The Hotel was chosen for it's luxury & location. It did not disappoint. All the facilities and staff were first class.
his is a fantastic hotel its very luxurious. The pillow were very uncomfortable thats al.
The view of the river and the great concierge. first room was not a river view as stated, but this was corrected.
Room was great, public areas great and staff very very good Excessive charges for internet
Very friendly staff and great facilities. Hotel charged rate different to booking.com
Staff very friendly and helpful. Location to see all of Melbourne excellent. The air conditioning in our room was poor and it got quite hot.
the hotel is really good and the staffs are kind and helpfull. the location of the hotel is in the centre of the city which helps us save a lot of money.
That it was located in walking distance to everything that i needed! The in room breakfast was very over priced
The room was very comfortable and the staff were outstanding. Service was excellent and even allowed early check-in. Rooms are not cheap but well worth it if you want a bit of luxury. Outstanding views and great location as we were attending a function at Crown.
The hotel is good because its the city center and connected with the shopping mall and casino
the facilaties were were good and the staff were helpful the room was not clean it had stains on the pillow covers and hair in the bottom of the shower this kind of thing turns myself and other buisness partners away from horels of this nature
I liked having the City at my fingertips. We had a 50th party to go to, so we came in early did some shopping first, then relaxed at a number of coffee shops.
The rooms are excellent The room service food was average
Good 5 star hotel, has enough facilities including in-door pool and health centre. 24 hours taxi queue is an advantage. Integration with the Casino and all facilities, outlets and restaurants. Do not have coffee specific shop as well as 7-11 type shop. This can be integrated with casino facilities
The room
Location I didn't like the fact that they had no record of my booking, even after I gave them the booking reference. I had to print out a copy of your email before they would believe me. Either you or the hotel stuffed up. I was told there were no rooms but they then found one upon presentation of the printout. the room was obviously one they don't usually reserve for full paying guests.
The club room was excelent just need a sellection of hot breakfast in the morning,and more sellection of beverage, but everything was good. sellection or type of pillow in hte room.
The new rooms were very comfortable..great views Even tho we have stayed there before they put us in an old room ..we asked to be changed...they recovered well
çity location and the view of the city yes the lack of tea coffee in the room, extra blankets ordered were old and torn, not enough room service and room was small and needs redoing.
a good place to stay when you want to visit melbourne downtown, valet parking service is good. All Astralian hotels have a very high charge on network connection and unreasonable on the charge model, A$0.55 per min, upto A$29 per day, the charge is over 10% of room rent. also, the parking charge is A$35 per day, over another 15%.
The club lounge
very friendly, obliging staff I am a smoker. The GH should find a way to accomodate guests who smoke within the hotel.
Ideal location Large and impersonal hotel
Was set for a pickup at hotel from tour company and when they were not there concierge took charge of situation by locating and calling all 3 direct numbers available until he got ahold of someone. Timing was critical as missing a tour has its own bucket of problems because of his urgency response the tour was located and all proper arrangements were honored. He was solid. Excellent location views breakfast Wifi did not work in room. Acoustics from outside in. Mattress was uneven in firmness.
The decor of the hotel was amazing and there was a definite wow factor when you arrived in the big ornate lobby with high ceilings. The central atrium was also a spectacular feature. Although the hotel may be at the 'Parisien' end of the Collins Street and it may be owned by a French group, the 'bonjour' greeting from staff was a little contrived if not pretentious.
Great location, near to the main shopping areas, Great food Hall and shopping under the actual Hotel complex, Fantastic view from our 45th floor room.
The friendly & professional staff, always willing to help & answer any questions. The room & gym facilities were fantastic, the views were amazing! The hotels location was close to the major shops and transport. I would highly recommend the hotel and look forward to staying there again when I return to Melbourne in the future! Found the the air cond could have been cooler. Only felt the coolness when seated close to the windows, not whilst in bed or any other part of the room. However it we did not bring this to the hotels attention.
the excellent service and the central location
Cleanliness, staff attitude
Paying $75 for a small bottle of australian champagne
The bed was amazing, the views spectacular, staff were very polite and very helpful. A little bit of sand in my mushrooms at breakfast time and the bathroom does not have an exhaust fan but other than that everything was perfect!
Excellent service from staff. We stayed in a club level room that provided a quality breakfast, sandwich lunch, afternoon tea then canapes and drinks for a pre dinner. The staff were very keen to assist in any requests
Good location, beautiful city views, romantic environment and nice staffs.
I liked the convenience to restaraunts and Rod Laver Arena.Enjoyed the view from the room and chocolates for our anniversary.
Pillow menue
the grandness of the old hotel the staff were detached from thier customers
The staff were helpful & friendly & we had a pleasant stay. The room was a little small & the view we had wasn't that good. Hotel didnt have my booking details/confirmation but quickly got this sorted.
The Windsor was convenient to the functions we had to attend. It was old style, and friendly..
The Windsor is an old word, luxury hotel which always impresses me. There was nothing I can suggested.
Location We stayed 2 nights for our 10th wedding anniversary and were extremely disappointed with the quality of the room
The proximity to the Princess theartre and the top end of the city, it's opulence and it's international reputation.
Location is amazing for everything, shoping, sightseeing and restaurants. Just the architecture of the hotel needs to be seen, it is amazing and we cant wait to stay again
I chose the hotel for it's proximity to the event I was attending, the staff were very helpful. Although it has old world charm, I think it needs some renovation.
Great hotel. Within walking distance from most major CBD tourist attractions, and right next to a circle tram stop. Very clean and spacious rooms.
it is getting a bit tired in terms of decor
Friendly staff, lovely old world hotel that could be a little better with not much effort I did not like the lack of a quiet lounge for refreshments and a quiet chat. The Goring in London sets the standard.
close to the city centre, close to major places ie casino, easy to access trams and transport to major sporting events
easy access to crown entertainment centre.
We Find it very Convenient The View from the room
Good location The room smelled
good service clean rooms good views very welcoming staff i wouldnt have a problem staying again
Location was great . location of room overlooking the river and was fantastic
It was comfortable and in a convenient location. Staff, service, facilities and location were very good overall. Although we booked for 4 nights with no changes to our original booking, we were asked by staff after 2 days what time we were checking out that day - a little puzzling? Also, our room rate included breakfast, but we were questioned about this each morning.
The view n/a
All was good great nice room great location Reseption could not find reservation and not given a deluxe room as booked
the location the staff at hotel bar were rude and the linnen on the bed not comfortable.
Room was comfortable. Central location (though hard to find for a first time visitor because it is on a small side street. Price was very good compared with most downtown Melbourne hotels. All the extra charges. WiFi is free only in the lobby and only for 15 minutes per day. We had to pay $50 for wifi for three days. Parking added $20 extra day.
Location excellent for sport, shopping, transport easy to get around
Convenient location for Etihad Stadium, Southern Cross Station and cbd. Inconvenient access. Kept waiting for a long time on phone to reception.
Staff were very helpful and friendly
The price 4 internet connection was 2 high. 9.95 $ per hour.
Functional, good service
Close to railway station SC , Close to the Docklands, and City centre The bed was just right for Mumma and Poppa Werrett for a big afternoon sleep after getting back from NZealand and haveing a brunch on the Docklands,loved it
friendly service, basically same as other hotels, nothing exceptional but for teh price adequate If not for a complaint, then I will say I did not like how the billing procedure is organised-no explanation given as to your regulations.
Convenience to conference centre at ANZ building, also to shopping and restaurants.
location and they are going to send a forgotten item back my wife stubbed her toe on the door stop in the bathroom. needs repositioning.
It was perfect for my needs. I was there for business and close to the city and all public transport.
It was quiet and comfortable. Would have prefererred a room with a view.
Excellent service from the staff who very helpful to our enquiries, especially organising a hire car for us, and forwarding some articles that were left in the room. We found our stay most satisfatory.
Getting away from home, shopping shopping and shopping weekend ended, time to go back to work :(
service and suite layout
I loved how friendly the staff were, and that they were more then happy to help you I was disappointed that there wasn't any decent foxtel channels.
Perfect choice to stay while attending the theatre followed by shopping the next day
The respect shown by staff including housekeeping staff especially in relation to entry of apartment. The comfort was pleasing and our questions in relation to locations were accurately and happily passed on. The disappointment if any was our choice of room service meals.
I like area of CBD, always clean, comfortable and good value for money, i received a wakeup call at 6.30am which I did not request
Everything is awesome at this Hotel. The elevator is very romantic, the rooms are out of this World. Is a very good place to have fun. It is just at heart of Downtown Melbourne.......
I was upgraded which was fantastic!
great location Only 1 lift working for the whole 3 days
Location was good although not absolutely central. Large variety of restaurants close to hand - Asian, Indian, Greek, etc. Hotel is marketed as top of the range 5 star but its standard/quality does not reflect this rating. Too many things not up to scratch. Very disappointing.
i enjoyed the location of the hotel as it was within walking distance to attractions and public transport.
The staff was friendly and accomodating The hotel is dated, carpets in rooms need to be replaced, just overall not a place I wanted to stay in. I stayed only night of my 14 night reservation, paid the one night penalty and moved to a different hotel.
Curtious staff and very friendly--exceptional service from paul the porter-- bent over backwards for me and others Room 945 had defects --ie the shower curtain was deteriorated--water jug not visible -- swipe card did not activate lift
The hotel had an excellent central location right in the heart of downtown Melbourne. Very convenient for shopping and some of the main attractions. The outlook from the bedroom window left a lot to be desired.
Central to everything
Excellent situation for shopping, the trams, dining out and shows. Breakfast was excellent. Nearby construction was noisy.
Very central location of the hotel, in walking distance to many sites, very close to tram and bus stops. Good breakfast buffet. Friendly and helpful staff. No free internet access (as opposed to statements on this web site)
Centrally located - close to shops!
Convenience place
location is really good, helpfull stuff Rooms are on the level of cheap roadside motel. In addition: inspite of all rooms were announced as "non smoking" in the first room that was provided still was strong smell of smoke in combination with the windows that can not be opened. However, another room was provided.
I loved my stay at Citadines. The hotel room was perfect, it wasn't cluttered, and was simple but the technology was great.My favourite part was the location - central to shopping, restaurants, tram stops. It was perfect. I would definately stay there again, and would definitely recommend to friends Maybe access to a DVD player would be good
It was clean, modern, large rooms, kitchen facilities and very helpful staff,
The location is central to everything in Melbourne Could have more comfortable pillows
The room was lovely. Spacious and clean. Great shower. Good to have the option of cooking if you wanted to. Very peaceful and relaxing environment with professional, friendly staff. Fabulous location. No room service.
Great location. Good facilities. Compact and clean. We were charged $25 per night to have twin beds in one room. There was never any mention that a fee would be charged for this simple request. I had previously emailed their reservations department and I was not advised of these charged. The fees were wiped when we complained at check-out. Price was very high - $1450 for 3 nights - 2 bedroom apartment during the Australian Open. Premium price paid for a small apartment.
Location and comfort of room
Muy amplia la habitacion, bien la decoracion, la ubicacion muy centrica, muy amables las personas de recepcion.... en fin... muy buen hotel!!! La regadera... a los 4 minutos de estarte banando, se salia el agua hacia todo el bano.
Great location with all modern facilities, including electronic security pass. Limited parking, however book it early and there is no problem.
spotless,close to all the shops in the city It was all good
close to tennis centre venue for concert we went to. Considered to be over priced. Hot shower pressure pathetic - just a dribble. Lounge in room was uncomfortable - harsh nylon material cover. paid $450 a night for room (although I did appreciate the free up grade) - yet still had to pay $45 for valet parking. buffet breakfast $29 = hmm. A Hilton burger for ? $25 or whatever then $4 to bring to room, and a glass of ordinary Red wine for $12, considered to be excessive..
Good location if you want to be close to city & the inner city suburbs The hotel is in desperate need of updating
we were extremely comfortable Our only issue was the positioning of the light switches - the switch for the bath and above bar niche was by the entrance door. No bedside lamps or any form of subtle lighting for night illumination at bed
assistance from concierge
Suite was quite comfortable and location was pretty handy to everything Lounge/Sofa in suite was atrocious. Plastic/fabric was terrible. Looked low class and you could not comfortable sit on it for any period of time. Room cards deactivated twice (not due to contact with any magnetic interference or contact). This is a real pain when you need to access the room urgently and you are forced to head back to reception, stand in line and then have a front desk person patronise me and treat me like I caused the issue. I was most offended and annoyed.
I loved the fact that we were upgraded to a relaxation suite free of charger... the room was perfect..
Service was excellent location for mcg was excellent pricing was good and staff very helpful
During my stay I found the staff very friendly and the service excellent. I was under the impression that the room had a king size bed. This was not the case, it was two single beds joined together by an underblanket. This put a dampener on the stay.
The staff were very helpful and friendly The shower water came out like a tap and wet the bathroom floor.
Location just opposite Fitroy Gardens was very nice. It was a 10-15 minute walk into the main city centre which meant it was a bit quieter. Staff were very helpful. Room, and leisure facilities were great. If you wanted to be right in the city centre it was a short walk or tram ride.
You really can't beat the convenience to the MEL airport. I've stayed here multiple times, even when it was owned by a different chain. And I found that the quality and service have improved over time. The wifi signal was relatively strong (always a plus), and the restaurant was enjoyable. The bed was comfy. Everything was mostly clean - except the desk chair - I just avoided it and wasn't too fussed about it.
Has everything you want great location for travellers and has good menu. Just wish the steamroom had been operating but otherwise overall, a great place to stay!!
location opposite Tullamarine airport ideal for early morning flight, in room dining experience was good. television could be updated to larger, flat screen model.
As keen aviation enthusiasts we found the view from our room excellent
Convenience to the airport terminal. Carpet in room had a rip in it. Bedding cover is too heavy.
Large & comfortable rooms with i-Pod station room service averagr
Convenience to airport and links to City for short stay whilst in transit nothing springs to mind
Clean, comfortable room, attentive staff. Expensive, had to go to the desk to check out (signature required) for US credit card at 5:00am.
The service was excellent and the location is very convenient to Melbourne Airport.
The room was lovely, the staff friendly, after a very wet melbourne day it was very nice to come back too!
The convinience of the hotels proximity to the airport. The room was spacious and well equipted fir my needs.
Bed was great, as were the bathroom amenities Lack of communication.Mini bar, lights , tv etc were not working.This could of been explained at check in.6 phone calls later, the reason was explained apparently the system was down..


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6th July 2012 02:19 AM #1
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When is toothbrushing advisable to do?
When is toothbrushing advisable to do for a baby? At my age, I'm still not sure on when is really
the proper age and time to do toothbrushing. My baby has six teeth already and she's one year
and one month now. I wonder how and when to start brushing her teeth. I'd really love to hear
from all of you who bother to read this.
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6th July 2012 10:46 AM #2
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You can start brushing your daughter's teeth now. One of the best ways to do this is to get a really soft toothbrush and let your daughter hold it and "mouth" it. You'll want to be sure she doesn't slip and poke it in the back of her throat, but if you're holding onto it or holding her while she has it in her hand, she should be fine.
I used to sing to my little ones when I would try to brush their teeth, just to keep them preoccupied while I tried to get those little teeth clean.
Another thing you can do is to get a little finger brush that you can put on your finger, and then brush her teeth with that.
You can also use a piece of gauze to clean each tooth. But it's a good time to get her used to brushing each day, now that she's one
Hope this helps.
Warm regards,
7th July 2012 12:56 AM #3
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Hi Kate,
Thank you for the ideas you've shared with me. I'm going
to do this with my little one.
11th July 2012 09:36 PM #4
Hi havingaprincess,
Yes I second Kate's advice that you should start cleaning your little one's teeth now. It would also be a good idea to get them checked by a dentist. At this age, this is more to get them used to the dental clinic environment and having their mouth looking in etc, and dentists are then able to pick up any potential problems early and try and prevent them.
I had some difficulties with getting my baby to willingly have his teeth cleaned and I received some excellent support and advice on this forum about this. I would like to share this with you here: Can teeth cleaning and gentle parenting go hand in hand? I am happy to report that teeth cleaning here is now going very well!
Please do let us know if we can help further.
Best wishes to you and your family,
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So glad that LJ shared her story about cleaning her little one's teeth. It's always fun and helpful to see what others are doing.
As a rule, my children don't have dental appointments until they are 4. Now, having said that, I noticed a little dark area on one of my daughter's teeth when she was 3 years old. In that situation, her tooth had grown with a deep groove in it and food was easily caught and not easily cleaned from that area. So, at the age of 3, she had to have that little tooth filled.
This did not happen with any of my other children. In order to avoid any kind of fear in my children when they started seeing the dentist at the age of 4, I would always take them with me and with my other children when we would go for our teeth cleanings. When a little one sees that having their teeth cleaned is a happy, easy going event, it makes them much more at ease with the process as well.
The focus should be on introducing her to the dental environment when everyone is happy (you wouldn't want to take her along to watch if another child is uneasy). When they get to be about 4 years old, they are old enough to sit still in the chair, follow directions (open your mouth so I can county your teeth) and keep their mouth open for as long as is needed.
This is what I found worked really well with our family.
How is the teeth cleaning going? I'm curious to know what you have tried and what is or isn't working.
Warm regards,
15th July 2012 04:19 AM #6
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It is definitely time to start brushing if she has teeth, even if you only use warm water. Most dentists recommend that baby's have their gums gently cleaned with a towel or baby brush even before their first teeth pop through. Once two teeth are next to each other, it is time to introduce flossing as well.
Though I, like Kate, tend to bring my children to the dentist closer to three or four, it is technically recommended that they begin seeing the dentist every six months, beginning around their first birthday.


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Super laid back hippy dr knows his stuff and never makes you feel like he's rushing you out.
Absolute best doctor ever. He takes as much time as every patients needs (yes, that means you'll wait a bit sometimes, but it is WORTH it!), listens to questions, respects parents and their instincts, and respects children. He is gentle with little ones who are shy, until they trust him. He is knowledgeable and willing to admit when he doesn't know something and will find someone who does--PRICELESS to have a doctor with no arrogance! He does not push unnecessary medications and looks for natural approaches when possible. He fights for the rights of his patients and their parents, is not swayed by greed or corporate pressure, and cares deeply for the children in his care. We can't possibly rate him highly enough.
To describe Dr. Kratzer and Nurse Mary as "phenomenal" would be a severe understatement. Myself and my three brothers (one of whom has special needs and has been hospitalized numerous times) have been treated by them since our births. The level of compassion, dedication, and knowledge that Dr. Kratzer and Mary bring to the table is truly remarkable- so much so that when I started my own family, their pediatrics practice was the ONLY practice I was willing to consider for the treatment and well being of my child. After my son was born, dr. kratzer most definitely did NOT let me down. They provide the absolute BEST care for their patients and you could not PAY me to take my children somewhere else for their medical care! Dr. Kratzer truly is a dr. that cares and works almost non-stop in order to make sure all of his patients are well taken care of. He is without a doubt THE BEST pediatrician/doctor in existence.
Great doctor, not swayed by corporate greed. Does not push unneeded medications and vaccinations. Although, he is sometimes exhausted by late nights at the hospital and looks like he wants to doze off.
BEST DOCTOR EVER!!!!!! Came to the hospital for my c-Section and then came back at midnight when the hospital was pushing me to formula feed, and I was against it! He is awesome and his NP Debra is the BEST!!!!
This pediatric office has been a delight. The staff is friendly and welcoming. They have a very gentle approach with children, they explain things thoroughly to parents, and they take a natural approach to parenting in general. They're very friendly to breastfeeding and appreciative of parents who do their own research. We've always found their office to be punctual and well-organized. We're grateful to have found a pediatric practice that is thoughtful and knowledgeable. Dr. Kratzer's office is truly excellent.
ABSOLUTELY the best Dr. in this area, hands down.We have a variety of special needs in our family. And Dr Kracker (my kids name for him) is the most loving, supportive, intelligent DR. imaginable. I would NEVER Trust anyone like I do him. He has been there for my children AND US as parents for many years now. The level of care, by someone that REALLY Cares, is priceless. He is supportive of breastfeeding & many other natural parenting choices. He is a TRUE ANGEL!
We have been going to Kratzer/Graves for many years. This is a very high quality team that cares about each and every child AND parent that walks in the door. I would have to say, this practice would be the gold standard others would strive to live up to in quality service, knowledge and kindness. Excellent rating!
We always wait but they always spend time with us. I would never take my children to anyone else. They are wonderful, respectful, kind. They know almost everything, and if they don't, they look it up because they aren't arrogant jerks who admit they don't know everything We love them. Our children love them. He is the best doc and Mary is the best nurse--there is nobody else like them in this town.
My children have no problems going to the dr. They and I are both treated respectfully.
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Audio Applications
Also see this section for a list of audio Media Players.
Audacity (Audio Editor and Recorder)
Audacity is the leading cross-platform free open source (GPL-licensed) audio recorder and editor. It can be used to record, splice, edit, and manipulate sound files similar to tools found in recording studios. Install:
sudo apt-get install audacity
Ardour (Digital Audio Workstation)
Ardour is a free, GTK-based professional-grade digital audio workstation for high end audio manipulation and mixing. Install:
sudo apt-get install ardour
Rosegarden (Digital Audio Workstation)
Rosegarden is a midi/audio interface for synthesizers, as well as a digital audio studio for recording, editing, and notating music. It is often used in combination with Audacity. Install:
sudo apt-get install rosegarden
Hydrogen (Drum synthesizer)
Hydrogen is an advanced drum machine for Linux. Install:
sudo apt-get install hydrogen
EasyTag (ID3 editor)
EasyTag is a utility for editing the ID3 tags of mp3 and other music files. Install:
sudo apt-get install easytag
- Applications -> Sound & Video -> EasyTAG
PuddleTag (ID3 editor)
PuddleTag is a comprehensive utility for editing the ID3 tags of mp3 and other music files. Install:
sudo apt-get install python-qt4 python-pyparsing python-mutagen python-configobj python-musicbrainz2 wget -O puddletag_current.deb http://sourceforge.net/projects/puddletag/files/puddletag_0.9.12-1_all.deb sudo dpkg -i puddletag_current.deb
UbuntuStudio (Ubuntu distribution customized for multimedia editing)
UbuntuStudio is an official derivative of Ubuntu that pre-packages many multimedia editing packages. (Each of the packages can also be installed independently.) See the website for a full list of the premier audiovisual software packages available for Ubuntu Linux.
- Install all the audio applications found in UbuntuStudio:
sudo apt-get install ubuntustudio-audio
- Install all the video applications found in UbuntuStudio:
sudo apt-get install ubuntustudio-video
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4th June 2014 05:29 PM #1
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When can nursing mum expect to get their period?
A friend is breastfeeding her 11 months old baby and her period started today. Is this normal? A lot of nursing mum keep on asking this question. Some mums started having their period after a year and for some almost 15 months after giving birth.
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4th June 2014 11:29 PM #2
Yes that's normal. Basically, anything is normal when it comes to periods and breastfeeding. 15 months is the average time for it to take for periods to return when a woman is 'ecologically breastfeeding'. This means that she is breastfeeding on demand in the day and night, has not used any formula milk and tends to co-sleep or babywear. All these activities make it more likely that periods will take that bit longer to return. It is nature's way of spacing babies!
A small percentage of breastfeeding mums will find their periods return even during the first 6 months when they are exclusively breastfeeding.
With warm wishes,
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Thanks LJ,
Is it also possible for a nursing mum to get pregnant 3 months after giving birth or earlier than not??
7th June 2014 12:23 AM #4
It is possible to get pregnant when breastfeeding when your baby is any age (even newborn) although it is very unlikely if you are exclusively breastfeeding (i.e. your baby is 6 months of age or less). Remember that if mum gives her baby anything else other than breastmilk in the first 6 months (which is not ideal) then she is more likely to return to fertility earlier.


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Thirty years ago, the first computer virus appeared, Elk Cloner, displaying a short poem when an infected computer booted up for the 50th time. Since then, cybercriminals have created millions of viruses and other malware—email viruses, Trojans, Internet worms, spyware, keystroke loggers—some spreading worldwide and making headlines.
Many people have heard about viruses that fill your computer screen with garbage or delete your files. In the popular imagination, malware still means pranks or sabotage. The early 1990s saw global panic about the Michelangelo virus. In the 2000s, when millions of computers were infected with the SoBig-F virus and primed to download unknown programs from the web at a set time, antivirus companies scrambled to persuade Internet service providers to shut down servers to avoid a doomsday scenario. Hollywood movies like Independence Day reinforced this perception, with virus attacks signaled by flashing screens and alarms.
However, this is far from the truth today.
The threats are no less real now, but they are low-profile, well-targeted, and more likely to be about making cash than creating chaos.
Today, malware is unlikely to delete your hard disk, corrupt your spreadsheet, or display a message. Such cyber-vandalism has given way to more lucrative exploits. Today's viruses might encrypt all your files and demand a ransom.
Or a hacker might blackmail a large company by threatening to launch a denial-of-service attack, which prevents customers from accessing the company's website.
More commonly, though, viruses don't cause any apparent damage or announce their presence at all. Instead, a virus might silently install a keystroke logger, which waits until the victim visits a banking website and then records the user's account details and password, and forwards them to a hacker via the Internet.
The hacker is an identity thief, using these details to clone credit cards or plunder bank accounts. The victim isn't even aware that the computer has been infected. Once the virus has done its job,
it may delete itself to avoid detection.
Another trend is for malware to take over your computer, turning it into a remote-controlled zombie. It uses your computer without your knowledge to relay millions of profit-making spam messages. Or, it may launch other malware attacks on unsuspecting computer users.
And as social networks like Facebook and Twitter have grown in popularity, hackers and cybercriminals are exploiting these systems to find new ways of infecting computers and stealing identities.
Hackers may not even target large numbers of victims any more. Such high-visibility attacks bring unwanted attention, and antivirus companies can soon neutralize malware that is widely reported. In addition, large-scale exploits can bring hackers more stolen data than they can handle. Because of this, threats are becoming more carefully focused.
Spear phishing is an example. Originally, phishing involved sending out mass-mail messages that appeared to come from banks, asking customers to re-register confidential details, which could then be stolen. Spear phishing, by contrast, confines itself to a small number of people, usually within an organization. The mail appears to come from colleagues in trusted departments, asking for password information. The principle is the same, but the attack is more likely to succeed because the victim thinks that the message is internal, and his or her guard is down.
Stealthy, small-scale, well-targeted: for now,
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What of the future, though? Predicting how security threats will develop is almost impossible. It's not clear where future threats will come from, or how serious they will be. What is clear is that whenever there is an opportunity for financial gain, hackers and criminals will attempt to access and misuse data.
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Taylor Swift covers 'Wonderland' and comments on her love life
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(Yahoo!) - Taylor Swift has finally admitted it: She has no idea what she's doing romantically.
"Relationships are like traffic lights," the 23-year-old star explained in Wonderland magazine's "Outspoken Issue." "And I just have this theory that I can only exist in a relationship if it's a green light."
"I've kind of realized that I have no idea where I'm going to be next year, or in six months, or in two months," she continued. "I mean, I know where I'll be on tour in two months, but no idea where I'm going to be mentally, emotionally, dreams, goals, wishes, hopes."
Swift -- who broke up with One Direction singer Harry Styles in early January -- doesn't necessarily think she will ride off into the sunset with Prince Charming.
"I have no idea if I'm going to get married or be single forever or have a family or just be on my own," Swift said. "You know, paint in a cottage by the ocean by myself. I just have no idea and I'm kind of into that. You can make a board for all the goals you want in your life with the pictures on it, and that's great, daydreaming is wonderful, but you can never plan your future."
Swift, whose famous exes include Jake Gyllenhaal, John Mayer, Joe Jonas, and Taylor Lautner, certainly is no stranger to heartbreak.
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I don't really rate him but I think he should handle Rothwell.
I don't really rate him but I think he should handle Rothwell.
if Rothwell can get hold of him, he should be able to propel him and dominate on the floor, sheer size of the man. but i agree that ben needs to be very careful. if he stands in front of those kicks he'll be sore in the morning.
'Go read a fucking book, you piece of shit.'
I like Vera but am suprised he's still in the UFC due to recent results. He has all the tools but just can't seem to put it all together against the top fighters. The only fight he has impressed me in recent years was against Coutore where he was clearly robbed
I watched the Couture fight from the front row of the MEN on that cloudy November night, I had Couture winning. I then went home and re-watched it the day after, I still had Couture winning.
Well thats 1 more thing we disagree on then lol.
If Vera losses, surely he will get cut.
For that reason, I will be rooting for Rothwell.
I thought he beat Couture for the record, but it was close.
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Vera's too drained at Lightheavy but too small at Heavy to be a force.
I can see Rothwell handling him easily & kicking Vera out of the UFC.


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Jewelry Designer Denise Go of PeeTeeDee Concepts Believes In Following Your Heart
Denise's grandmother once told her, "God has given us hands, make handmade." That piece of advice gave Denise the impetus to create her line of jewelry.
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Malaysian-based jewelry designer Denise Go delicately by hand creates each of her jeweled treasures. Her line, called PeeTeeDee Concepts (available now at BettyConfidential Shop!), consists of pieces ranging from Boho inspired bracelets to lace-like earrings. They can easily accompany you from daytime events to dinner with the gals or a date.
Making each piece is very personal for Denise. As she says, "I feel that is satisfying to be able to put my thoughts into actions. Basically, [creating jewelry] is my passion and I think it is important to just follow our heart's desire."
We e-chatted with Denise about how her grandmother inspired her, what her favorite pieces are, and what sets her creative energy on fire!
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BettyConfidential: What was the first item that you ever created? Do you still have it?
Denise Go: I fondly remember my grandmother teaching me how to braid a ring using grass when I was a kid. It didn't last very long. But I vividly remember keeping it for days before it turned yellow. As a matter of fact, it inspired me to create the Promise series, where the first piece was the simple braided ring; however, I have learnt to use materials that will last this time around!
BC: How did you learn your craft?
DG: Fortunately for me, I have a skillful grandmother. I learnt my craft from her. She was really skillful with hand crafting items and was easily inspired by things around her. She often tells me, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonades; since God has given us hands, make handmade."
BC: What's the best and the worst thing about creating jewelry?
DG: The best part is that I enjoy doing it! I guess everyone has their own special talent and passion and I feel that mine is creating jewelry. I often feel inspired by my surroundings to create personalized jewelry with stories. It is amazing to be able to translate my ideas into tangible objects. The worst part is integrating dreams with reality. Sometimes, I feel that I have got abundance of inspirations and stories to tell but it's not always easy to express it through my designs.
BC: When you come up with an idea for a bracelet or another piece of jewelry, do you start with a sketch, or do you immediately start working with materials?
DG: My inspiration and ideas usually come through images in my mind. Immediately I'll start working with my materials to craft my initial design. Often, I would then sketch and refine it.


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Dolly Parton's Teenage Beauty Tips: Berries for Lipstick + More!
Dolly Parton's new book, 'Dream More: Celebrate the Dreamer In You,' dishes out plenty of wit and wisdom—and beauty tips!
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Dolly Parton is more than just a country superstar. She's a singer, a songwriter, a mult-instrument musician, a Broadway lyricist, a theme park owner, a philanthropist—and an author!
In Dolly's new book, Dream More: Celebrate the Dreamer In You, the singer dishes out loads of wit and wisdom about her life philosophy: Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more. She illustrates her points with stories from her life, ranging from her humble beginnings all the way through the megastardom she's achieved today.
Dujour got their hands on a few excerpts, one of which reveals Dolly's best beauty secrets from when she was a teenager. Growing up in a one-room cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, things like makeup were hard to come by. So what did Dolly do? She got creative, of course! "Until I was a teenager," she says in her book, "I used red pokeberries for lipstick and a burnt matchstick for eyeliner. I used honeysuckle for perfume." Talk about all-natural beauty products!
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But her creativity wasn't just due to a lack of Target stores. Explains Dolly, "We were raised in the Pentecostal Church of God and they believed that wearing makeup was sinful. My Grandpa Jake, my Mama's dad, was a preacher. So I had to sneak around and make myself look all pretty but then wash it off before they caught me." Regardless as to whether you grew up in a religious family or not, we can probably all relate to sneaking beauty product on the sly!
For more words of wisdom from Dolly about dreaming big, staying youthful, not judging a book by its cover, and more, head on over to Dujour. And be sure to check out Dream More: Celebrate the Dreamer In You, available now!
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Three Carolina undergraduates have been awarded Critical Language Scholarships for intensive language study this summer.
Sophomore Matthew "Dante" Alan Casedonte will study in Russia. Senior Paul Ryan will participate in an Arabic language program at an American Overseas Research Center. And junior Jasmine Nawal Whelan will study Russian language in Russia.
The scholarship is awarded by the department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).
Casedonte, son of Kathy and Mike Casedonte of Anderson, is an international business and global supply chain and operations management major. He is a member of the South Carolina Honors College and is a Carolina Scholar. He is also a member of the Russian club and is a resident mentor at the Honors Residence.
Ryan, son of Janis Lutz and Paul Ryan of Lake Mary, will graduate in May with a baccalaureus from the South Carolina Honors College with a concentration in Arabic and Arabic culture. At USC, Ryan has been involved in the Lutheran campus ministry and was a volunteer with the Harvest Hope Food Bank and the Waverly Center.
Whelan, daughter of Roberta Olmstead and Peter Whelan of Florence is an International Studies and Russian major. She is a Carolina Scholar, a member of the South Carolina Honors College and a recipient of the Lieber Scholarship and National Merit Scholarship. She is currently volunteering as a tutor for students of English while studying in St. Petersburg, Russia, on a National Security Education Program Boren Scholarship.
After graduation in 2011, Whelan wants to work as a Foreign Service officer in the U.S. State Department. "The intensive atmosphere of the Critical Language Scholarship program will give me a great opportunity to solidify the language gains I've made while in Russia on the Boren Scholarship, all of which will make me a more competitive candidate for a career in the Foreign Service," Whelan said.
Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes are part of a U.S. government inter-agency effort to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Scholarship recipients receive funding to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners.
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Cecil County Public Library is honored to be one of only six stops on author Steven Galloway's book tour this fall! Following his appearance at the Baltimore Book Festival, Galloway will visit the Elkton Central Library on Monday, October 1st at 3pm to talk about his bestseller, The Cellist of Sarajevo. To give him a warm, Cecil County welcome, we have invited cellist Meredith Bates to perform in the main part of the library starting at 2pm.
The Cellist of Sarajevo is a moving story of resiliency and courage set in a city devastated by violence. When a cellist witnesses the deaths of 22 people outside his window, he risks his life to honor them, playing cello at the site for 22 days in the midst of snipers and chaos. Inspired by a true story, The Cellist explores the ways in which war uniquely changes our sense of self and our connection to others' lives and well-being.
The Cellist of Sarajevo was this year's One Maryland One Book selection. One Maryland One Book is designed to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. Visit the Maryland Humanities Council website to read more about the book and events around the state.
Join the conversation! Stop by your local branch, pick up a FREE copy (yes, you can keep it!), and pop into one of our many discussions:
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SHOCK VIDEO: Toddler being bullied by older kids leaves father 'disgusted'
It's becoming a common problem -- kids behave badly, record it on cell phones, and post the unruly acts online; however, one video showing two girls picking on a 3-year-old has two families answering dozens of calls.
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In a recent letter to the editor that appeared in the Green Bay Press Gazette a few statements were made that we at the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance would like to address.
The letter brought up ethanol's energy return on investment based on a ratio comparison to gasoline. But, if ethanol provides lower power than gasoline, why do both IndyCar and NASCAR use it to boost horsepower?
"Without losing any horsepower or speed on the track, IndyCar Series cars burned 20,000 fewer gallons of fuel using ethanol than previous seasons using methanol." – IndyCar
"The transition to the biofuel reduced on-track carbon emissions and teams report an increase in horsepower." – NASCAR.com
The letter also mentions 'subsidies:'
"If ethanol is such a good idea, then get rid of the government subsidies and mandates and let the marketplace determine whether this is a viable product."
The truth is:
"the $0.45 per gallon VEETC (known as the Blender's Tax Credit since it was paid to oil companies and not to farmers or ethanol plants) was terminated by Congress in December 2011, along with the $0.54 per gallon tariff that protected US ethanol producers from heavily subsidized Brazilian sugarcane ethanol. You are probably aware that commencing January 1, 2012 the ethanol industry received no subsidies at all from the federal government on a per-gallon basis." – Eric McAfee
On top of that,
"Compare the biofuels industry to the oil and gas industry, which receives more than $100 billion per year of direct cash subsidy from the US taxpayer: 1) 100% tax-free earnings using Master Limited Partnerships to own facilities and pipelines (MLP's are illegal to use for biofuels facilities); 2) accelerated tax write-offs for well drilling (illegal for corn farmers and ethanol plants); and 3) more than $100 billion per year of military protection for shipping lanes and foreign oil fields." - Eric McAfee
The letter mentioned the "food vs fuel" myth, too:
"we are converting our food supply into gasoline when corn prices have caused food produced from corn to increase in price by 10-25 percent leading to food riots in Mexico because of the increase in the cost of corn tortillas."
"USDA found that biofuels like ethanol were only responsible for .2 percent of the 4.8 percent increase in grocery bills during the first four months of 2008." – Growth Energy
The reason behind the majority of the increase in corn prices was due to speculation and rising fuel costs.
"The World Bank — who published a research paper several years ago claiming biofuels were to blame for rising food prices — reversed its position recently with a new study entitled Placing the 2006/08 Commodity Price Boom into Perspective. The study's authors found that "the effect of biofuels on food prices has not been as large as originally thought, but that the use of commodities by financial investors (the so-called 'financialization of commodities') may have been partly responsible for the 2007/08 spike." – World Bank (Page 2 of PDF)
Ethanol is a crucial part of a sensible approach to fulfill America's energy needs. At the very least consumers should have access to new biofuels like E15. People want choices at the pump. They want cheaper gas that's safe for their cars and won't pollute the air.
Simply expanding the number of locations in Wisconsin that offer E15 as a choice for consumers will create hundreds of millions of dollars in rural economic growth and in just five years could take 15 million barrels of foreign oil off our roads by displacing 300 million gallons of gasoline in our state alone.
Tell your local retailer to put in an E15 pump and share this information with your friends!
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