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What information is confidential?
Confidential information must be protected from unauthorized disclosure or public release based on state or federal law. Examples of confidential information include but are not limited to the following:
- Social Security numbers (SSNs)
- Some Research Data
- Credit card numbers
- Financial account numbers
- Student education records (including schedules)
- Medical Records
- Passwords
Federal laws that require the confidentiality of information include:
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which protects the educational records of all students.
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) which requires the protection and confidential handling of protected health information.
- The Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) which requires financial institutions to protect the security and confidentiality of customer information.
Directory Information
Directory information refers to items of information contained in the educational record which may be released without the student's prior, written consent. Texas A&M University defines the following items as directory information:
- Name
- Universal Identification Number (UIN)
- Address (Local)
- Address (Permanent)
- Telephone number (Local)
- Telephone number (Permanent)
- Email address
- Program of study (college, major, campus)
- Dates of attendance
- Previous educational agencies/institutions attended
- Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
- Degrees, honors, and awards received
- Classification
However, students may place a directory hold on any or all of this information at https://howdy.tamu.edu. Once the student has placed a hold on his or her directory information, this information may not be released without the prior, written consent of the student.
How can I make sure my internet settings are secure when accessing confidential information?
When accessing confidential information such as bank statements and credit card data, you should always use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that encrypts all data sent to and from your computer.
You can also ensure a link is secure by:
- Looking for the padlock symbol in the URL browser box that appears when you log in.
- Only accessing sites with a web address that begins with "https://". (The 's' stands for secure.)
These two measures indicate that a digital certificate has been issued by a trusted third party, and the information transmitted from the website has been encrypted.
What are the rules about storing and transferring confidential information?
Storing Confidential Information - University SAP 29.01.03.M1.16, Portable Devices requires encryption of Texas A&M related confidential information that resides on portable computing devices. It is recommended that all confidential data be encrypted even if it resides on stationary systems.
Transferring Confidential Information - Security Control SC-13 Cryptographic Protection requires encryption of confidential information when it is transmitted through email or to an off-campus site or when it is accessed from a remote location.
Credit Cards - University SAP 21.01.02.M0.03 Credit Card Collections defines the very stringent requirements for accepting credit card payments. See Credit Card Procedures and Policies for details.
Quick Checklist for Protecting FERPA Data
- Post grades using secure technology (for help contact Instructional Technology Services at firstname.lastname@example.com or 979.862.3977, or visit http://its.tamu.edu/).
- Encrypt all confidential information.
- Use UINs instead of Social Security numbers. Take the appropriate steps when Social Security Numbers are ABSOLUTELY necessary.
- DO NOT allow students to see other students grades, even by sorting through a stack of papers to pick up their graded work.
- DO NOT discuss the progress of any student with anyone other than the student (including parents/guardians) without the consent of the student.
- DO NOT provide anyone with lists of students enrolled in classes for any commercial purpose.
- DO NOT provide anyone with student schedules or assist anyone other than professional university employees in finding a student on campus.
How can I safely transfer confidential information?
Do NOT send confidential information through email. Use Filex instead.
Filex is an easy tool for transferring confidential information. Upload files to the Filex server and add email addresses for recipients. For files containing sensitive or confidential information, Filex includes an encryption option. Filex sends a link via email to download the file, which the recipients click to obtain the file directly from the Filex server. If you selected the encryption option, Filex provides a key for you to send to your recipients to unlock the encrypted file. For step-by-step instructions, see Using the Filex file distribution system.
Safe File Transfer Tools
If you need to transfer confidential information between two systems that you manage, use secure protocols like SCP or SFTP. WinSCP is an easy-to-use, Windows tool for SCP and SFTP.
How can I safely store confidential information?
Encrypt Files
By encrypting files, you ensure that unauthorized people can't view data even if they can physically access it. When you use encryption, it is important to have a recovery plan in case you forget your key.
For details, see Security Control SC-13 Cryptographic Protection.
Whole Disk Encryption
To better protect your data, consider whole disk encryption. It prevents a thief from even starting your computer without a passphrase.
- PGP Desktop - Texas A&M provides and supports PGP Desktop as a recommended whole disk encryption product for Windows computers. This makes your entire hard drive or flash drive unreadable by anyone who does not have the key. One advantage of using PGP Desktop is that we can recover your data in the event of a lost encryption key. Departments interested in using this software may purchase it through the Texas A&M Software Center. PGP Desktop is not currently offered as a tool to individual users. Contact email@example.com additional information.
- FileVault - For Mac Users, FileVault is a built-in tool for whole disk encryption. If you are using this tool, make sure that you have a recovery plan in case you forget your encryption key. You can create a recovery key to share with your trusted IT person or administrative assistant. This way if you forget your password, they can use the recovery key to decrypt your data.
How can I safely post grades?
FERPA requires that student grades be accessible only to individual students and other authorized personnel. Posting grades in a secure course management system (such as eCampus) is the preferred method for distributing grades online at Texas A&M University. Instructional Technology Services (ITS) can provide help in using instructional technologies.
If you do not use a Learning Management System, give students their grades individually.
What should I do if I know confidential information has been disclosed?
Report disclosures of confidential information as soon as you realize they have occurred by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. For additional details about reporting disclosure of sensitive personal information, see SAP 29.01.03.M1.24.
Additional Resources
Visit the following web sites for information on confidential information:
- Office of the Registrar's FERPA Statement for Faculty, Staff, and Administrators
- Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) - financial aid
- SAP 29.01.03.M1.17, Information Resources - Privacy
- Student Health Services' Protected Health Information (PHI) or HIPAA information
- SAP 29.01.03.M0.01, Security for Electronic Information Resources
- Security Control SI-4 Information System Monitoring
If you have any questions about FERPA, please contact the Office of the Registrar, Records Section at 979.845.1003 or email@example.com.
In this Article
- What information is confidential?
- Directory Information
- How can I make sure my internet settings are secure when accessing confidential information?
- What are the rules about storing and transferring confidential information?
- How can I safely transfer confidential information?
- How can I safely store confidential information?
- How can I safely post grades?
- What should I do if I know confidential information has been disclosed?
- Additional Resources


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Ruger No. 1B
I'm setting up a Ruger No.1, a blued model. It now has a Walnut stock and forearm. I want to switch to a Laminate stock and forearm, Ruger won't sell these, they have to factory install them and they won't put laminate wood on a blued gun or walnut on a stainless gun. The two ladies I talked with at Ruger were not very friendly to say the least. If anyone knows where I can get these or has a take-off set I'd appreciate it. My project has come to a screaching halt.
Ruger #1
Try out these sites;
John Q.
Thanks,checked out te sites, they have some nice pieces. I'm tring to find a reasonable laminate stock and forearm so I can spend more on the optics. I want to do something other than synsetic, I have enough of those. the Ruger laminate would be perfect or something similar, but Ruger won't sell the parts. Thanks again.
They carry the line of Bell & Carson stocks, maybe one of those will work for you. Bell & Carson makes a fine product and Midway is a solid company to order from.
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Female Fighting Increases In The U.K.
Have you ever gotten into a fight? Amelia says she has "unfortunately" never been in one, and I haven't either. Well, except for a couple with my sisters, but that doesn't count because they're family. Young people these days, however, are a little more rambunctious than we were in our teenage years. According to statistics from the Youth Justice Board in the U.K., the number of violent offenses committed by girls from 10 to 17 years old has nearly doubled in three years. For the most part, it seems that drugs and drinking are the cause of these fights. The girls generally use their fists to fight one another, but some fights have featured bottles, knives, and pieces of wood. "I've beaten a boy up with a stiletto high heel and left him unconscious," one 17 year old told the BBC. Yikes. I wonder if that ruined her shoe. [BBC]


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Mass of St. Gregory
Hours of Henry VIII, in Latin
Illuminated by Jean Poyer
The Dannie and Hettie Heineman Collection; deposited in 1962, given in 1977
Illuminated around 1500 by the artist Jean Poyer, The Hours of Henry VIII receives its name from the possible but unproven eighteenth-century tradition that holds King Henry of England once owned this splendid manuscript. By following the simple instructions, you can explore every painting of this Renaissance masterpiece and learn how Books of Hours helped their readers to pray.
Books of Hours contain more or less standard texts—Calendar, Gospel Lessons, Hours of the Virgin, Hours of the Cross, Hours of the Holy Spirit, Penitential Psalms with Litany, Office of the Dead, and Suffrages—as well as a number of common accessory prayers. Based on the frequency and variety of added devotions, it appears that scribes included these for owners who wished to personalize their prayer books.
Mass of St. Gregory (fol. 168)
The typical illustration for the Seven Prayers of St. Gregory is the so-called Mass of St. Gregory, an image that apparently was invented in the fifteenth century.
Against the blue background are the arma christi (arms of Christ), which were part of the Man of Sorrows iconography.
A pictographic summary of Christ's Passion makes it possible for the devout to contemplate the enormity of Christ's sufferings; the symbols include the purse (Judas's betrayal for thirty pieces of silver), lantern (Christ was taken at night), sword (with which Peter cut off Malchus's ear), ewer and dish (with which Pilate washed his hands of guilt), cock (crowed when Peter denied he was a disciple of Christ), column with rope and two kinds of scourges (Flagellation), purple garment and Crown of Thorns (Mocking of Christ), Cross (Carrying of Cross), hammer and three nails in Cross with titulus (Crucifixion), three dice (soldiers gambled for Christ's garments), spear with sponge (Christ took vinegar), spear (Christ's side opened, with outpouring of blood and water), and pincers and ladder (for the Deposition).
Gregory, holding the wafer (itself decorated with the Crucifixion) between the first finger and thumb of both hands, recites the words Hoc est enim corpus meum (For this is my Body).
St. Gregory, assisted by a deacon and subdeacon, elevates the consecrated Host during a High Mass. As is liturgically correct, the subdeacon holds a torch, while the deacon lifts the back of Gregory's chasuble, which, like the altar frontal, is embroidered with the monogram of Jesus (IHS).
The live and bleeding Christ miraculously appears on the altar, supported by two angels above his sarcophagus.
Seven Prayers of St. Gregory (fols. 168v–69v)
As discussed above in connection with the accessory Prayers to the Virgin, in addition to the main texts of Books of Hours, a fairly large number of optional texts and prayers could be included, depending on the piety and pocketbook of the patron. Aside from individual prayers, these could include various Hours (of St. Catherine, of St. John the Baptist, and of the days of the week), special Masses (for saints and the days of the week), and a group of devotions organized around the number seven (Seven Joys of the Virgin, Seven Requests to Our Lord, Seven Last Words of Our Lord, Seven Verses of St. Bernard, and the present Seven Prayers of St. Gregory).
According to tradition the Seven Prayers were written by St. Gregory the Great, the fourth Latin Doctor of the Church (as the rubric for the prayers states in a contemporaneous Rouen Horae also in the Morgan Library's Heineman Collection: MS H.1, fol. 114v). The prayers consist of seven short ejaculations addressed to Christ, each followed by an Our Father and Hail Mary. The first begins:
O Domine Ih[es]u Christi adoro te in cruce pendente[m] et coronam spineam
in capite portantem. Deprecor te ut crux tua liberet me ab angelo percutiente.
(O Lord Jesus Christ, I adore you, hanging on the Cross and wearing the Crown of
Thorns on your head. I beseech you so that your Cross might free me from the
persecuting angel.)
The other six prayers (all beginning "O Domine Ihesu Christi adoro te . . . ") relate to the bleeding Christ, the dying Christ, the Entombment, the Descent into Hell, the Resurrection, and Christ as the Good Shepherd. In the present manuscript the text is preceded by a rubric (fol. 167v) identifying it as a devotional prayer of the Vision of St. Gregory ("Or[ati]o devota apparic[i]o[n]is s[an]c[t]i Gregorii").
Mass of St. Gregory
The initial seed for the story of the Mass of St. Gregory, a ninth-century biography of Gregory, was popularized in the Golden Legend. As Gregory was consecrating the Host during Mass, the woman who baked it laughed in disbelief that her kneaded dough would become the Body of Christ. Instead of giving her communion, he placed the wafer on the altar, praying to God for her unbelief. When the woman saw the host change into a piece of flesh in the form of a finger, she immediately rejoined the faithful; thereafter the flesh again became bread and she took communion. About 1400, however, owing to the growing emphasis fostered by Franciscans on Christ's human suffering—especially in the Meditations on the Life of Christ—the story circulated that the Man of Sorrows himself appeared on the altar. Around the same time a variant story developed to explain the thirteenth-century wonder-working mosaic icon of the Imago pietatis in Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome. It was believed to have been commissioned by Gregory himself after, in a Mass, he asked God to change the wine into real blood; in that story Christ appeared on the altar and his blood flowed into the chalice. Indulgences were granted to pilgrims praying before the Santa Croce image, and under Pope Urban VI (r. 137–89), they applied equally to copies of it, which later included prints. Such indulgences were also attached to representations of the Mass of St. Gregory, although none is cited in the present manuscript (a French Horae of about 1485 in Baltimore, Walters Art Gallery, MS W.245, offered, for example, an indulgence of 46,000 years).


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Windows Phone 7 is getting 8 new Xbox Live games; available "in the coming months"
Needless to say, the platform will be getting its dose of gaming with recognizable titles like Angry Birds, Sonic the Hedgehog: Episode I, and Plants vs Zombies all arriving this month, but there's no arguing that handset owners will be starving for some more as well to satisfy their appetite. Well, they're going to be excited to know that Microsoft announced 8 new Xbox Live games arriving on the platform "in the coming months." These include Beards and Beaks, Hasta la Muerte, Let's Golf 2, Pac-Man CE DX, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction, Tentacles, Top Gun and Z0mb1es.
Although we can't say when exactly we'll see them arrive, you can check out the video below to get a sneak peek of what they will look like running on a handset. For the most part, all the titles look extremely polished and seem to work perfectly with the platform.
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1. toottoot (unregistered)
2. aries.phills (Posts: 140; Member since: 17 May 2011)
massive cooooollll!!!!!!!
3. phbelov (Posts: 124; Member since: 25 Mar 2011)
All of these games look really great!
4. snowgator (Posts: 3604; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
Mango, XBOX live games, an improving app catalog, updates happening very smoothly. Windows just keeps making improvements. Memo to Droid, iOS, and RIM: Objects in the rearview mirror are closer then they appear ......
8. clevername (Posts: 1436; Member since: 11 Jul 2008)
pacman CE dx has been out for weeks now. Its awesome. As for the rest, that looks like one hell of a mediocre lineup. With Xbox live on my phone why does IOS beat the crap out of wp7 with games lineup? Xbox live has meant the best in gaming on consoles. Yet there is no multiplayer, no in game chat(because no multiplayer) very few hardcore games, and the ones it has aren't the best in mobile gaming. I wanna see infinity blade, chaos rings and other square enix titles and sword and sworcery ep.. Where is the hardcore dev support from gameloft, I wanna see NOVA. or capcom, Konami, epic, chair,Namco, ea, and id software. They support IOS with impunity and that's why its leading in mobile gaming. I know they won't support a platform that's not too popular but wp7 is gaining speed and if Microsoft offered incentives to these big companies like they did with the Xbox to support the platform we'd see a huge difference. There is no reason why wp7 can't run hardcore games of the same quality as IOS, and with Xbox live support, achievements, multiplayer with in game chat, game invites, and the ability to see what friends on Xbox live are also wp7 users(to make game invites better) then wp7 would gain a huge jump in popularity. IOS and the playstation phone, hell angry birds as well, have told us all how popular gaming on mobiles have gotten when advanced enough. Lets see it take off. This list of 8 games won't cut it for me.
9. clevername (Posts: 1436; Member since: 11 Jul 2008)
Also if splinter cell is the same port that's on IOS then don't even bother.


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For years now KXOJ has been saluting those celebrating their marriage with Anniversary Honors, a short feature each weekday at 9:35am when we announce the names of those having an anniversary. Not only do we salute those celebrating their anniversary, but we also draw for weekly prizes!
On Fridays, one couple wins a gorgeous flower arrangement from Stems Floral Design, the Tulsa area's premiere family-owned florist for over 25 years! Stems creates spectacular bouquets using the freshest blooms to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and other special events!
Anniversary Honors winners also receive a four-course "Fondue-By-You" for two at the sensational Melting Pot Restaurant at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks. Dining at The Melting Pot is a delicious way to celebrate your anniversary and any other special occasion!
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Spokesperson for both Dianna Agron and Alex Pettyfer dismiss the engagement rumor, calling it false report.
Representatives for "Glee" star Dianna Agron and her boyfriend Alex Pettyfer have shot down reports the couple is engaged, insisting rumors of an impending wedding are "not true". The actress has been dating the British star since they met on the set of upcoming sci-fi movie "I Am Number Four" last year.
Agron sent gossips into a spin in November 2010 when she was photographed wearing a ring on her wedding finger, but she has remained tight-lipped about an engagement. Last month, Pettyfer dodged questions about the relationship by saying, "I'm just very happy in my personal life," while Agron recently opened up about her "sweet" partner.
Online reports on Thursday, February 3, suggested Pettyfer has proposed to the 24 year old, but now the stars' representatives have addressed the ongoing speculation. Pettyfer's rep tells Access Hollywood, "Not true," while Agron's publicist confirmed, "Not engaged."


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Wright's 2 HR's Back Dickey's 13th Win, Mets Beat Nats
David Wright's two homers and five RBI's helped R.A. Dickey to his National League leading 13th win as the Mets salvaged the final game of a three game series, 9-5 against the Nationals on Thursday.
Ike Davis had two hits including a homer, as he and Wright share the team lead with 14 dingers.
Dickey (13-1), who was coming off back-to-back outing of giving up five earned runs, surrendered four runs – three earned- on ten hits, while striking out five in 7 1/3 innings. The knuckler won his 11th consecutive decision and hasn't been charged with a loss since April 18th.
Ruben Tejada, Andres Torres and Justin Turner each had two hits as well.
Michael Morse drove in two runs for the Nats, who got four hits out of their third basemen – Ryan Zimmerman had two hits before Mark DeRosa replaced him and picked up a pair of hits.


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Route Grade Votings
Total votes cast 100
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The roof crack via a jam and jugs is easiest if you stay out from the crack as much as possible. A knee-bar might be of help.
an exellent route with decent gear to protect the hardships. theres at least two hard 5b moves to get established on the lip. shame its only a moderate after that othewise this would be a classic.
I think this really only deserves VS. It is a one-move wonder (5b is about right), but it's as safe as houses with a big cam stuffed up the crack. And after that it isn't even moderate. Nice though, I'd give it a star...
It's a nice boulder problem... Much easier if you don't faff about with ropes and gear!
...just watch your back on the horrible boulders below as you cut loose on that baggy hand jam...
Just "accidentally" soloed this while demonstrating how to get the hand jam in on the lip. "Then you can get your foot up, grab the break and... oops!"
This is a bomb proof jam followed by a large jug. VS 4c in my book.
5b move followed a hard pull up then mod climbing all over. HVS i spose but very safe wires deep in the back rather than placing cams in your the way.
One of the very few routes you absolutely have to jam on... Boulder problem, not a route, but a fairly hard one for 5b.
Fun as a boulder problem with a few mats down.


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THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED icream Restaurant Review: This unique ice cream parlor brought to you by Cora Shaw and Jason McKinney will make the kids think they are witnessing magic. Combining liquid nitrogen and a bit of creativity, icream offers its guests custom-made, instant ice cream, yogurt or sorbet. First, choose a base: ice cream (regular, low-fat, soy or organic), frozen yogurt (low-fat or non-fat) or hot pudding (made from scratch and made-to-order). Next, choose from more than 30 flavor choices (selections like cream soda or Irish cream) and, finally, add a food-safe coloring, if desired. Shakes are also available at this Wicker Park parlor.
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I know it's kind of odd to start off my series of reviews about BB creams with a BB cream from Japan, (Most are from Korea), but I figured, Let's go in the order in which I tested them. This brand, Meishoku, I purchased off of ebay from AlphabeautyUK, but you can also find it on Adambeauty.com. Meishoku has two different versions of this BB cream. Natural, and Mat Type. I am reviewing the Mat Type, because I have oily skin. (Obviously)
According to Meishoku, this BB Cream gives you six products in one tube.
Essence (Serum)
Cream (Moisturizer)
UV Cut (Sunscreen)
Makeup Base (Primer)
Concealer (Concealer)
Foundation (Foundation)
The"Mat (matte)" type finish BB cream contains sebum-absorbing powder for sebum control.
The hyaluronic acid included in this BB Cream is supposed to be only 1/100 of the size of a regular hyaluronic acid molecule. They say nano-technology is used to ensure better penetration of the hyaluronic acid into the skin. Meishoku also says that this BB Creams is sweat-and waterproof. I found that this BB cream did last for a very long time on my oily face in hot weather, so I think the sweat proof claim is valid.
The Mat type comes in two colors 01 Natural Beige and 03 Natural Orche
while the Natural version comes in three colors 01 Natural Beige, 02 Shiny, and 03 Natural Orche...however the 01 and 02 in the natural formula look exactly the same, the only difference being that the 02 Shiny has micro glitter in it...obviously something someone who needs oil control does not need, hence why it is not offered in the Mat Type formula. I purchased the 01 Natural Beige color because I'm quite pale. (That a polite way of saying I'm whiter than a ghost) The BB Cream has a light yellow-toned shade. As you can see in the swatch it's not in your face yellow, but it is noticeable if you have very pink skin. Blended out it's not as noticeable.
The BB cream itself felt very lightweight and did not have a heavy silicone feel that some BB creams can have, This cream was so light that my oily skin did not feel like it was suffocating underneath it. The coverage was excellent. I'll say medium but buildable to heavy. It covered any residual acne scars nicely and I was able to dot it on like a liquid concealer on more stubborn spots on my face. The light yellow tone in the cream was able to neutralize the red in my cheeks quite well. The finish is matte. Not powdery matte, but a nice normal, I just blotted my face, matte finish. I adore that. I'm not quite used to a matte finish with BB creams, they seem to be focused on moisturizing and providing a dewy complexion.
The tube is on the small side, but you don't really need all that much for your entire face anyway. The tube is a squeeze tube and does not have a built in pump. This way you can control exactly how much BB cream you dispense at any given time. I paid about $15 for this, and while that might not be cheap by some standards, it is inexpensive as far as AMERICAN BB creams go. Many of those are priced in the $35-$60 range. Oh, and just so you know, I gave myself a budget of less than half of what my favorite foundation costs. So basically I spent less than $30 for all of the BB creams I will review in this series. (My favorite foundation Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and it costs $59! EEK!)
One thing to mention. When I first started to use this I experienced a nasty cystic acne type break out on my cheek and chin. I attributed it to the BB cream and immediately stopped using it. I have not been brave enough to try it again. And Since I stopped using it I have not experienced any similar break outs. Those with very sensitive/acne prone skin, use at your own risk. I know I have special snowflake skin and what breaks me out, may not break you out, so most of you will not have a problem with this BB cream.
Do you NEED it? If you have fair to light tone skin and are oily to combination skin type, this might be the BB cream for you. If you are slightly darker I would recommend the 03 Natural Orche color. As with most BB creams, the color selection is extremely limited and not that practical for people with darker skin. However the US brands are realizing there is a market for darker BB creams so you do have some choices. If you have dry skin, you don't need this BB cream, and if you break out by just thinking about eating chocolate, then you too can skip this one. I will try this BB cream again, but I have a sinking feeling it will break me out. I'll let you all know what happens.


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July 11, 2013
The House of Representatives, on a 216-208 vote, passed a Farm Bill (H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013) that does not include a nutrition title and that repeals permanent 1949 farm laws.
"The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies is disappointed the House of Representatives did not pass a comprehensive farm bill," said Association President Jeff Vonk. "Additionally, replacing permanent law with provisions that would allow various agriculture programs to continue indefinitely, while allowing conservation programs to expire in 2018, is unacceptable," continued Vonk.
The Association was among 532 groups that recently sent a letter encouraging House leadership to work towards a comprehensive, bipartisan bill. "Although we are concerned that the House approach to split the farm bill and repeal permanent law makes the farm bill reauthorization process more challenging," said Vonk, "we look forward to working with lawmakers to complete a farm bill with sound conservation provisions by September."
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the state fish and wildlife agencies we represent remain committed to completing a bipartisan, comprehensive, five year farm bill in 2013 that includes the conservation policy priorities critical to conserving our nation's fish and wildlife. Specifically, these key provisions include re-establishing basic conservation measures to protect fragile soils and wetlands as an eligibility requirement for crop insurance premium subsidies, a national policy to reduce incentives to plow up our country's remaining native grasslands, and not weakening existing farm bill wetlands conservation policies.
"We urge the House and Senate to begin the conference process quickly, and to incorporate our money-saving and common-sense conservation priorities into a reconciled farm bill," said Vonk. "The Association is opposed to any final farm bill reported out of conference committee that does not contain the conservation priorities critical to our nation's fish and wildlife resources: Conservation Compliance linked to crop insurance, a national Sodsaver policy, and no weakening of Swampbuster provisions."
The House-passed farm bill included only an unworkable, regional version of the Sodsaver program, and did not include any provision to re-link conservation compliance to crop insurance premium subsidies. Further, an amendment retained from the floor debate in June weakened the existing Swampbuster program by prohibiting USDA from using mitigation standards based on the functions and values of a lost wetland, limiting mitigation to an acre for acre policy that would often result in a net loss of wetland values like flood prevention, water purification, and wildlife habitat.
The farm bill conservation title is the single, largest federal investment for natural resources conservation including fish and wildlife conservation on private lands in the nation. The farm bill is critical to state fish and wildlife agencies for conserving and improving millions of acres of habitat and for providing opportunities for hunting and angling. This investment, in turn, helps sustain rural economies; improve the quality of life through cleaner water, fresher air and healthier places to live; and provide affordable food and fiber in environmentally sustainable ways.
The Association urges state fish and wildlife agencies to reach out to their Congressional delegations, encouraging Members to complete work on a five year farm bill that includes critical conservation priorities for our nation before the current authorization expires on September 30.
To show your support for the farm bill and for farm bill conservation priorities, please include #2013FarmBill in your social media outreach.
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Pens' Crosby dabbles in goaltending
Sidney Crosby is a prolific goal scorer, but there was a time when he wanted to be a goaltender. He got his opportunity yesterday at the end of practice when he put on Marc-Andre Fleury's pads and got between the pipes.
"I don't know how awful I was, but it was fun," Crosby said. "But I had to be careful that I don't have any goalie-related injuries."
Though Crosby wasn't out-and-out terrible, neither Fleury nor backup Dany Sabourin has much to worry about from the defending NHL scoring champion.
"I think he's doing all right up front," Fleury said. "I think if he gets in the net, it may get a little rough."
Crosby is the leading Eastern Conference vote-getter for the annual NHL All-Star Game, which will be held in Atlanta on Jan. 27. In the first six days of voting, the 20-year-old Penguins captain has 94,118 votes, more than twice the total of Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson (41,198), who is second among forwards. Crosby has more votes than the totals of the other two positions combined, ahead of Montreal defenseman Andrei Markov (48,134) and New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30,324).
A sprained ankle will keep center Maxime Talbot out of the lineup for 5-to-7 days. He scored his second shorthanded goal of the season in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers.
12 - Points for the Penguins in their first 11 home games last season, two more than in 2007-08.
65 - Goals scored by the Penguins through the first 20 games of last season, nine more than 2007-08.


text: I just returned from Vancouver Canada what was my final trip before this years Mr.Olympia. I had a ball and the show was absolutley great, very well organized and smoothly run by the Promoter Kosta Kromidas and his crew, they did and outstanding job! I was very welcome and treated with with alot of respect, you could tell that the Canadian really appreciated a pro coming out there this close to the Olympia which alot of my fellow pros wouldn't do 5 weeks out. They made sure I had what I needed to make sure I don't have to come of my diet at all. I enjoyed every minute of and so did the crowd. I of course gave them exactly what they deserved and that was alot of size with good condition and of course I went all up in the crowd for them all to get a close look at DJ, real real close lol. Now I'm back in Phoenix with only one thing on my mind and that is the 09 Mr.Olympia. George and I have everything mapped out and our plan is to come into the Olympia and surprise a few more people with the best DJ thus far. In Tampa I weighted 249lb, Dallas I was 247,5lb and our goal for the O is somewhere between 242lb-245lb which will be just about the same weight I was in 2003 where I placed 4th. Now with a few more years of matured muscle which I believe will be a leathal combination. With this years absolutely great lineup at the O, I personally believe that the fans will be in for a treat of a lifetime when it come to bodybuilding at it's best. This year will be without a doubt the best Olympia in the history of the IFBB!! I will keep you guys updated on regular bases from here on out all the way to the Olympia to let you the fans and true bodybuilding supporters see what's going on in the DJ camp. So keep checking back here on FLEXONLINE.COM and my website to get the breaking news as soon as they break! All the best DJ


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You know summer is coming when Atlanta starts their outside concerts in Centennial Park. This weekend check out Party in the Park with Ellie Goulding, Electric Sons and Passion Pit. Gates open for the one-day concert at 3 p.m., with music starting at 3:15 p.m. and going until 11p.m. – rain or shine. You can even pay extra and get yourself a VIP pass to meet the performers. Keep in mind, Ellie Goulding has played royal weddings – that's worth the ticket price alone!
Price: $35-$115 (for VIP passes)
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Business Analyst-Liquidity reporting-Basel 3-Contract-London
A great opportunity has arisen for a Business Analyst to work for a top tier bank in Canary Wharf on a 6 month contract. The bank is embarking on a multi-year transformation program to upgrade and deliver a Liquidity Reporting platform for the Bank. the successful candidate will be will be working alongside other tech BA's and the business partners to change the design, functional design and documentation required for the teams to deliver the Basel 3 project within Treasury.
The main focus of this role is to focus on the Basel 3 Program for Liquidity reporting, which will be to collect data from all the Business units, and produce regulatory and MI Reports.
You will need to possess thoughtful analytical experience within Treasury, Finance or Risk and be able to take relevant functional elements of the Basel 3 reporting and turn this into design for the tech teams.
In order to be considered for this role, you will need to have the following key skills & experience:
- Experience with Liquidity reporting
- Understanding of banks Treasury business
- Specific delivery experience within Treasury, payments and risk management
- Front to back projects experience and knowledge and functions
If you feel this is the right role for you, then please send your CV over to me to review and I will come back to you as soon as I can.
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DREAM, believe, achieve.
As mantras go, these three words have held DIVERSITY streetdance troupe in awesome stead.
The Britain's Got Talent winners are limbering up to make thousands of jaws drop at McBusted's Weston Beach show on Saturday, June 28.
2014 is another adrenaline fuelled year for the London dance innovators with a Hyde Park performance and fifth mighty arena tour, Limitless: The Reboot', lined up.
Pop star-packed Summer Weekender tickets to see McBusted with Diversity and South-West Live over June 28-29 – featuring Jessie J, Jason Derulo, 5IVE, Backstreet Boys, Katy B and The Vamps – start at £60 at www.aeglive.co.uk or www.uklive.co.uk.
Entertainment reporter DAISY BLACKLOCK meets Diversity's Perri Kiely ("the kid with the hair who flips and gets thrown around!") and Jordan Banjo.
Hi, another big summer ahead for Diversity?
Jordan: "We're really excited to be going out there with McBusted, it's been crazy.
"We're still going strong, and we're really proud."
You've performed for lots of big audiences. Do you still get nervous?
Jordan: "I think any performance we do, whether it's the 02 arena or only 300 people. We still get real nervous because it's such a rush."
What are you looking forward to about playing Weston Beach?
Jordan: "We perform big places all the time, but festivals have a definite vibe.
"Everyone's ready to have a bit of a party. I'm looking forward to the atmosphere 'cos we haven't performed outside in a while."
What drives new routines? Is it always about an audience's reaction?
Perri: "Ash choreographs, but we're always looking for bigger and better ways to get the audience excited."
What's your training regime?
Jordan: "If we're on a normal training schedule we get to the studio for 10am 'til late, Monday to Saturday with Sundays off. If we're preparing for tour rehearsals and routines, we can get there for 8am."
Perri: "We try to stay as healthy as possible so we can work as hard as we can."
Jordan: "But some are more regimented than others. I might have a quick Kitkat or TGI Friday's every now and then!"
Michael Jackson is a massive inspiration to you...
Perri: "It's really cool that no matter how old a person is everyone knows him. He was a legend.
"He got me into dance. He's such an inspiration to everyone."


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China's Three Gorges dam a step closer to completion
Date: 30-May-03
Country: CHINA
Author: Benjamin Kang Lim
The sluicegate of the giant dam at Yichang in the central province of Hubei is due to be shut on Sunday and water from the flood-prone Yangtze river would begin creating a 600-km (365-mile) reservoir, state media said.
The water level is expected to reach 135 metres (443 ft) by June 15, the official Xinhua news agency said. Dam officials plan to raise the water level further next year, ultimately submerging 29 million square metres (312 million square feet) of land.
The controversial $25 billion dam, on which work started in 1993 and is due to finish in 2009, has been criticised fiercely at home and abroad as impractical and an ecological disaster.
Former parliament chief and premier Li Peng, who ignored widespread opposition and championed the project, has called it one of the greatest engineering feats in history.
China says the dam is needed to tame the Yangtze, whose floods killed more than 300,000 people in the last century alone and ranks only behind the Amazon and the Congo rivers in terms of water flow.
But the project forced the uprooting of more than one million Chinese and critics say the flooding of empty towns and villages would bring severe pollution and cause silting by slowing the river's flow.
"The decades of accumulated trash from the villages, hospitals and cemeteries, including highly toxic waste material from the factories, are all still there," dissident writer Dai Qing told Reuters.
"It is hard to estimate, but there are millions of rat corpses lying around in the valley from when the authorities poisoned them in preparation for the flooding," she said.
"These things will all be there when the area is flooded and the water will be used for drinking purposes, so this problem is far from being resolved."
About 1.13 million peasants living along the Yangtze will be resettled - hundreds of thousands have been moved already - before ancient villages are submerged.
More than 1,000 ancient relics are being moved, including the tomb of Liu Bei, king of the state of Shu about 1,700 years ago and a central figure in the classic novel "Three Kingdoms".
The project also has been plagued by corruption and deep cracks appeared in the dam that required repairs.
But the government says there is more to gain than lose from the project, which would help meet future energy demand and begin generating power for the booming Chinese economy this year.
When finished in 2009, the Three Gorges dam will have 26 turbines - the largest in the world - pumping out 18,200 megawatts of electricity, equal to about 10 big coal-fired power stations using 50 million tonnes of coal a year.
Two 700 megawatts generators would begin operation in August and two others in October, Xinhua quoted Three Gorges spokesman Chi Wenjiang as saying. The project would deliver electricity to Shanghai and eight provinces in central, east and south China over the next three years.


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Wikis are pretty good.
I think this is all a bit like arguing that a blog isn't a good place to enter structured data. The entire point with a wiki is that you don't have to be concerned with markup. The reason I like using a wiki rather than HTML is *not* because I can't write HTML. It's the same reason I use Perl to solve some problems and C++ others. I can jot down a couple wiki pages, come back a couple days later to polish them a little, then leave it alone. It's mostly unstructured text, with some simple cross-links, very little markup at all. Wiki cross-linking is tons simpler than footnoting, much simpler and it wouldn't be worth entering in the first place.
Having to laboriously markup text is a _barrier_ to capturing certain types of knowledge. It doesn't matter if the markup happens via HTML, XML, or nice pulldown menu items. Markup forces you to invest time in work which doesn't help you in the prototyping phase, which means that people won't brain-dump their _current_ understanding of things, because it doesn't look "pretty".
The only thing I wish was better was integration with other specialized solutions. I want a wiki integrated with a blog (not a blog mode within a wiki, or a wiki mode within a blog). And Sparrow. And other stuff. Let's call it "Notes" :-).
[I "get" blogs, but they aren't that exciting to me, they don't solve a problem I have - though they are certainly fun. The wiki concept does solve problems I've had for _years_, and I would no longer feel comfortable trying to work without one.]
A tool for securing DNS communications between a client and a DNS resolver.
A polyhedral extraction tool (PET).


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Indian Motocycle Company race up bootie
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◆Because it was slightly bigger and was made, some shoes of the staff KAZUYA [175cm tall, usual times 26.5cm size wearing] Indian were just at 26.0cm of -0.5cm. I take it off with a second zip, and wearing it is comfortable and the checked pattern of the inside to be able to see is stylish on this occasion and is pretty. Because it is simple and is easy to put it together, it seems to have possibilities to be said that it is the item which I can recommend to the leather boots beginner.
◆Staff Hitomi [162cm tall, usual times 24.5cm size wearing] was smaller than size (24.5cm) that I always wore, but wore smoothly it thanks to the zip of the side, and it was not hard, and the foot width worried about was just right.
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Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving recipes are among the best because there is so much opportunity for variety among the different courses. This is one of the best holidays to try new recipes or make traditional favorites that have pleased generations of families.
Thanksgiving turkey doesn't have to be bland and boring. With the right combination of spices and cooking techniques, you can have a flavorful turkey everyone will love. We've also gathered the tastiest of appetizer and bread recipes to satisfy everyone throughout the day. Our recipes for Thanksgiving side dishes include everything from traditional sweet potatoes to sweet sizzling corn fritters.
For the perfect ending to your dinner, browse the Thanksgiving dessert recipes for tried and true favorites. Enjoy!
Bread Recipes
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Nothing creates memories of home like than the smell of bread baking.
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Side dishes are just as important as the turkey, we've got them all.
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Myfortic Conversion Trial in OLT Recipients With GI Intolerance
This study has been completed.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: February 7, 2008
Last updated: June 1, 2011
Last verified: June 2011
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|February 7, 2008
|Last Updated Date
|June 1, 2011
|Start Date ICMJE
|March 2008
|Primary Completion Date
|December 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Evaluation of GI symptoms using GSRS, GIQLi, and SF-12 after conversion to Myfortic [ Time Frame: 3 months ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00619216 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Myfortic Conversion Trial in OLT Recipients With GI Intolerance
|Official Title ICMJE
|A Three-Month, Open-Label, Two Cohort Study to Investigate the Safety and Tolerability of Myfortic in Combination With Neoral (Cyclosporin) or Prograf (Tacrolimus) in Liver Transplant Recipients With GI Intolerance
|Brief Summary
|Liver transplant patients often require multimodal immunosuppressive therapy to minimize their risk for rejection. In our regimen, MMF (mycophenolate mofetil) is often added to lower the side effects of the calcineurin inhibitors. Unfortunately the literature reports 20% up to as many as 40% of patients have GI intolerance to MMF. At our Center, approximately 30% of patients have intolerance to MMF, thereby mitigating our ability to use this agent. The primary objective of this study is to assess the tolerability of myfortic in combination with Neoral or Tacrolimus as determined by the GSRS (Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale) after conversion from MMF in maintenance liver transplant patients with GI intolerance within 3 months.
|Detailed Description
|Not Provided
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Design ICMJE
|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Target Follow-Up Duration
|Not Provided
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|Sampling Method
|Non-Probability Sample
|Study Population
|Recipients of Orthotopic Liver Transplants
|Condition ICMJE
|GI Disturbance
|Intervention ICMJE
|Drug: Mycophenolic Acid (Myfortic)
Equimolar conversion from mycophenolate mofetil to mycophenolic acid
Other Name: Cellcept; Myfortic
|Study Groups/Cohorts
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|Publications *
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|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Enrollment ICMJE
|Completion Date
|December 2009
|Primary Completion Date
|December 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|United States
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
|Not Provided
|IPD Sharing Statement
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|David Gerber, MD/Principal Investigator, UNC Department of Surgery
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Novartis Pharmaceuticals
|Investigators ICMJE
|PRS Account
|University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
|Verification Date
|June 2011
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While WOW works on the details of its impending purchase of Knology that was announced last week, Knology is sticking with its plan of offering more HD channels to its subscribers.
Knology announced today that it has dropped 15 more HD channels into the lineups in Columbus, Ga., and Valley, Ala. Among others, the new HD channels include Bravo, CNN, E!, ESPNU, Fox News, Golf Channel, MSNBC, NFL Channel, Oxygen and USA.
Rocye Ard, vice president of sales and marketing for Knology, said the new HD channels were the result of ongoing bandwidth optimization efforts by Knology, and not due to an analog-to-digital conversion project.
Knology has said in the past that it plans on deploying digital terminal adapters (DTAs) in order to reclaim more bandwidth, but to date, it has all-digital in two systems: the former Sunflower system in Lawrence, Kan., that Knology purchased in 2010 and Auburn, Ala.
Ard said Knology launched its Auburn system as all-digital and that the company uses DTAs from Evolution in that market.
Knology, headquartered in West Point, Ga., largely wrapped up its DOCSIS 3.0 rollouts near the end of last year.


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Celebrities Wearing Red Lipstick 2013
'Tis Red Lipstick Season: Which Star Pulled It Off Best?
Celebrities were out this week to remind us that this is the season for red lipstick. Demi Lovato paired her crimson shade with her jewel-toned hair, while Emmy Rossum went glamorous with red lips and a high bun. We couldn't stop staring at Rita Ora's headpiece-and-red-lipstick combination . . . or Leona Lewis's curly mane with her scarlet hue. All four of these ladies were getting us in the holiday spirit with their lipstick colors, but whose look did you like best?
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Fishing Hunting Public Urged "Vote and Do So Wisely"
Fishing Hunting Public Urged "Vote and Do So Wisely"
A national game hunting advocacy, Sporting Hunters Outdoor Trust, is urging the hunting and fishing public to take a deep interest in the general election on September 20 and to not fail to use their right to vote.
Laurie Collins, West Coast conservationist and convenor of the Sporting Hunters Outdoor Trust (SHOT) said this election was crucial to both the environment and outdoor sports like hunting and fishing.
It was important New Zealanders had a full understanding of MMP and that there were two separate votes, one for the party, the other the electorate candidate.
"SHOT is apolitical, i.e. no political allegiance," said Laurie Collins. "But members are so alarmed at government policies that are threatening to ruin the environment and wilderness bird life and impact on the public's hunting and fishing."
He cited stark facts such as 61 percent of the public's rivers had become unfit for bathing in, the taking of public water for large scale dairying thus intensifying contamination, government letting oil exploration rights in public forest parks without reference to the owners, i.e. public, mass poisoning of public lands under the guise of "pest" control with 1080 poison. Recreational sea fishers have had snapper and blue cod bag limits cut with no corresponding reduction in commercial quota and pressure.
"It seems government is ignoring the fishing and hunting public in favour of corporate interests and commercial exploitation," he said.
Laurie Collins reiterated the importance of strategic voting.
Whatever way individuals decided to vote, it was very important the public and hunters and fishermen realised there were two distinct and independent votes in the party and candidate vote on September 20.
"If you vote National for candidate for example you don't have to vote National for party. Similarly if voting for a Labour candidate and you can tick any other party for the party vote."
Laurie Collins had a last piece of advice and that was to consider all parties.
"The strength of a voice in Parliament may come down after September 20 to the strength of minor parties in Parliament".
He advised close and careful examination of party policies.
"Think. Weigh up your options and vote as best you think for fishing and hunting," he said.
The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations (CORANZ) of which SHOT was a member had prepared an election charter, sent it to parties and would be analysing responses and then publicly rating party policies said Laurie Collins.


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 7/2/2013 (1658 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
THE Manitoba Gryphons lacrosse team hopes the luck of the Irish is still in Manitoba after more than a century.
The Gryphons will host the 2013 Canadian Junior B Box Lacrosse Championship from Aug. 19-25 at the St. Norbert Community Centre. It is expected to draw 11 teams from across Canada.
The Gryphons are continuing Manitoba's proud lacrosse history as it was the Winnipeg Shamrocks in 1904 who won the first Olympic gold medal.
"This is finally a reality and long overdue," said Corey DesJarlais, who is the tournament's co-chairman with Laurie From. "It has been 20 years since Manitoba last hosted the Founders' Cup. This is the opportunity to showcase our player talent for scholarships and possible professional lacrosse career opportunities."
From said at least 200 volunteers are needed to run the event, which will showcase the best young players in Canada's national summer sport.
See www.founderscup2013.com to volunteer or for more information.
Speed skaters coming
IT'S the most wonderful time of the year for Manitoba's speed skaters who will play host to Canada's best young skaters this weekend.
The Manitoba Speed Skating Association is hosting the 2013 Canadian Age Class Long Track Championships on Saturday and Sunday at the Susan Auch Oval located at the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex.
There will be more than 150 skaters from the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Manitoba competing in the various age classes at this competition. Athletes will range in age from 11 to 29 years old and are vying for national titles in their respective age classes.
Races will be held Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Admission is free and there is an indoor viewing area.
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Ferrari becomes the first team to unveil its 2010 contender after Mercedes pulled the covers off its 2010 livery on Monday
Ferrari launched its car for the upcoming Formula One season Thursday, naming it the F10 in hope of a return to the team's winning tradition.
For years Ferrari named its cars with an "F" for Ferrari followed by the year, but last year's uncompetitive car was called the F60 to honor Ferrari's 60th year in F1.
"We're coming off a season that was not competitive for us and this should mark a turning point for the future," team director Stefano Domenicali said. "We want to win again."
In another change, the new car features white wings to feature the team's new sponsor, the Spanish bank Santander.
Last season, Ferrari finished a disappointing fourth in the constructors' standings and Kimi Raikkonen, Felipe Massa and Giancarlo Fisichella placed sixth, 11th and 15th in the drivers' ranks.
Fisichella replaced Massa midseason after the Brazilian nearly lost his life in a crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix, suffering severe head injuries.
Massa is set to return this season and Fernando Alonso has been hired to replace the departed Raikkonen, while Fisichella will be the team's reserve driver.
Alonso was a two-time Formula One champion with Renault, and Ferrari is expecting big things from the Spaniard.
Still, it was Massa slated to take the F10 for a brief spin on Ferrari's private Fiorano track later Thursday, with the Brazilian also scheduled to be behind the wheel for the car's first official test in Valencia, Spain, on Monday.
The season begins with the Bahrain GP on March 14.
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East Ridge wrestling: Raptors score big win vs. Roseville, finish sixth at Trinity Invitational
The East Ridge wrestling team ended its week with the Trinity Invitational after a conference dual victory against Roseville.
With a dual meet and the Trinity Invitational, the East Ridge wrestling team was able to get a good deal of matches under its belt to get the wrestlers into mid-season form.
On Friday, the Raptors defeated Roseville 43-33 to give East Ridge its first Suburban East Conference victory of the season and second in four years.
Ryan Thompson (113), Reid Lyden (126), Emilio Heurta (152) and Kevin Siemers (160) all recorded pins for the Raptors, and Nate Tigges and David Kreuger also won their matches. There were five forfeits during the contest, two of which were awarded to East Ridge and three going to Roseville.
On Saturday, the Raptors competed in the Trinity Invitational and received sixth place as a team out of the 12 competing teams.
Okada was the lone champion for the Raptors, finishing the day with three wins. He pinned his first opponent and won the next two with major decisions, winning the championship match 12-1 over Tim Ford from Eden Prarie.
Jake Trevis (120) took second place. He pinned his first opponent and scored a technical fall victory in his second match winning 18-1, but lost 13-1 against James Goman from Triton High School. Lyden also took second place at 126, pinning his two opponents, but losing the championship match 11-5 against Patrick Ramirez who was also from Triton High School. Huerta took fourth in the tournament, and Kevin Siemers and Jake Pittman each took fifth place.
Next up for the Raptors is a dual match at St. Paul Harding on Wednesday night.


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Cem Orlow
Momentum Island
Label: soul people
- Deep House
Soul People Music represents the New York based music label established in early 2005 and is run by Fred P. Starting as a digital outlet, it has now grown to mostly vinyl projects. The sound is unique and blurs the lines between styles, which is the aim. Through Soul People Music, Fred P brings different vibrations that connect both past and present while looking to the future.
A notoriously mild mannered fellow, Fred P. has been making his noise felt where it counts. His Soul People label�s vinyl releases are coveted across the underground house world, as are his Black Jazz Consortium productions and his sporadic appearances on equally sought after imprints like Jus Ed�s Underground Quality.
DJ, Artist, and Remixer extraordinaire Fred P is the mind behind Black Jazz Consortium and the owner of Soul People Music. Recording for a wide range of labels, most notably DJ Jus-Ed�s Underground Quality, Fred P has gained a following of true deep house lovers all over the world. Staying true to his sound and vibe makes him a unique contributor to this genre.
Soul People Music boss Fred P. curates one of Earth Tones EPs every year, but in 2013 Eath Tones 5 let us being treated to two, this one featuring Beat Pharmacy, Esther Duijn, Lapien, and Fred himself.
Besides running the label, Fred P aka Black Jazz Consortium founded a program called Soul People Music Radio.Starting back in 2005 on the Soulstream network and now broadcasting on motionfm.com Fred maintains the attitude of vibes and mood over popular music. This is a weekly prerecorded show and continues to be a platform for exposing Fred's taste and music from his label Soul People Music.
Fred is a mysterious man of few words, choosing to let the deep personal vibe of his music speak for him. With such a prolific output of amazing music, it�s clear that Fred has a lot to tell us, and you�ll be hearing a lot more in years to come.
Soul People Music's artists roster includes acts such as: Imugen Orihasam, Black Jazz Consortium, Fred P., VIbrophonic, DJ Mourad, Native Sound PeteBlass, Trinity Sound Consortium, Steve Oh, October, and many various ones.
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Momentum Island
VÖ-Datum: 25.06.2015
Label: soul people
The Unexpected
VÖ-Datum: 19.05.2015
Label: soul people
Be Here
VÖ-Datum: 20.02.2015
Label: soul people
Genesis Ep
VÖ-Datum: 25.11.2014
Label: soul people
Brendon Moeller
Restless Ep
VÖ-Datum: 10.07.2014
Label: soul people
Naoki Shinohara
Dimension Ep
VÖ-Datum: 30.04.2014
Label: soul people
Various Artists
Earth Tones 5
VÖ-Datum: 24.01.2014
Label: soul people
Gradiva Ep
VÖ-Datum: 03.12.2013
Label: soul people
jose cabrera/ fred p
determinism ep
VÖ-Datum: 09.09.2013
Label: soul people
black jazz consortium
codes & metaphors
VÖ-Datum: 24.04.2013
Label: soul people
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Vincent: I am so in love with you.
Evan: I think I know one part. This creature is connected to you somehow.
Catherine: That's not--
Evan: The bike messenger, your car crash, me, your sister, it's--it's like, it's circling you. Like a predator does to its prey.
Catherine: Prey?
Evan: You think that you understand this thing. Look. It is unpredictable. I am scared for you, Cat.
Catherine: Trust me, Evan. You don't have to be. (walks away)
Evan: If you're not going to protect yourself, I will.
Catherine: I can't believe how selfish I was to even attempt it.
Vincent: No, you weren't being selfish. You just...you wanted this to be a little more normal. The reality is, you can't have that with me.
Catherine: Wait. Are you being serious?
Vincent: You know, just before we pretend break up, maybe you should consider whether it should be pretend.
Catherine: Okay, what is this? Is this some sort of intervention? Good cop, bad cop?
Tess: No, try friend and family, and you're lucky I'm even here; I've been this close to writing you off.
Catherine: (referring to Darius) He's Joe's brother. He's a good guy.
Vincent: No, he is hiding something.
Catherine: Well, you're hiding something, and you're a good guy.
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Sony Xperia Z1S is now official, coming exclusively to T-Mobile
27 Comments
1. ara.armagedon (unregistered)
What the hell!
2. bugsbunny00 (Posts: 2195; Member since: 07 Jun 2013)
should be be a kit kat 4.4 why sony? long time already..
3. sennarose88 (Posts: 54; Member since: 18 Jun 2009)
Which one is the correct name, Z1S or Z1 Compact? Seems contradicting with other sites I've been read.
5. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
Its a completely different device.... One has a 5 inch screen, the other a 4.3 incher.
9. sennarose88 (Posts: 54; Member since: 18 Jun 2009)
Whoops. Thanks for clearing things up.
4. SolomonGrundy (Posts: 20; Member since: 21 Dec 2013)
It's 2014. Why not the Snapdragon 805 instead?
6. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
I doubt it will be available till March...
7. alltechinside (Posts: 248; Member since: 21 Apr 2013)
2014 and Sony still hasn't learn a thing...
T-Mobile exclusive = FAIL. I really can't comment much about this....
TFT Display = FAIL. Why use the same screen panel from Z1? I thought that the screen was one of the cons for the Z1?
And Android 4.3? Sony is one of the few OEMs that is very close to stock. Not sure why it didn't come built in with 4.4
The Pros I see is the waterproof (water resistant) and the camera but the problems haven't really changed from the Z1...
11. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10457; Member since: 14 May 2012)
Are you a T-Mobile customer? No? Then why complain?
13. Jklaz (Posts: 159; Member since: 01 Jul 2013)
I'm a Verizon customer and I would love this phone on Verizon. I agree the t mobile exclusivity sucks
14. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10457; Member since: 14 May 2012)
You know it all comes down to Verizon also. If they wanted the device, they would have pushed for it and spend the $$$ for it like T-Mobile did.
15. Dowson (unregistered)
t-mobile == unlocked, then if your carrier use freaking frequencies isn't sony fault but an american sh1t.
19. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10457; Member since: 14 May 2012)
AT&T is GSM too, in case you didn't know. Also, Verizon and Sprint are CDMA based, so they would require different frequencies and radios.
24. osanilevich (Posts: 286; Member since: 29 Sep 2009)
Always been curious about Tmo's unlimited international text and data. I thought for a second that this might be the phone that has me make the switch but then I remember how Sony always produces quality, but slightly outdated phones. That being said, I'll probably wait to see what the other 'flagships' (the term doesn't mean what it used to) bring to the table
8. Napalm_3nema (Posts: 2236; Member since: 14 Jun 2013)
Okay, so to make up for screwing the U.S., they are going to release a phone that is exactly identical to the C6903 that is already available for less money? That's the most nonsensical thing I have ever heard in mobile.
12. Joshing4fun (Posts: 1237; Member since: 13 Aug 2010)
Some people say "better late than never" but not in this market. This phone should have been available on Tmobile months ago, not in the coming months. Another Sony fail, unfortunately.
16. saffant (Posts: 274; Member since: 04 Jul 2011)
People whine about the S4 being too similar to the S3, but have no comments about this? This is almost a 100% exact carbon copy of the Z1. Yeesh. Samsung Haters gonna hate, huh?
17. RohanM (Posts: 140; Member since: 15 Jan 2013)
hmm let's see...
18. Napalm_3nema (Posts: 2236; Member since: 14 Jun 2013)
I love the Z1, and I have owned all three phones (S3/S4/Z1), and I have no problem calling a spade a spade: This is a consolation prize, and a poor one, at that. The C6903 is only a 16GB model, but otherwise it is identical, and it is unbranded and available in all three colors (It remains to be seen if T-Mo offers the white and purple). I'll take the unbranded device all day because the logo mars a pristine surface.
20. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10457; Member since: 14 May 2012)
Let them whine. They have nothing better else to do.
21. Commentator (Posts: 3722; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
The difference is this isn't supposed to be a successor to the original Z1 (also, it's only being released 4 months later.) The S4, meanwhile, is the successor to the S3. Complaining that this is too similar to the Z1 is more like complaining that the S4 Active is too similar to the S4.
22. jellmoo (Posts: 2035; Member since: 31 Oct 2011)
This isn't a similar comparison though. The S3 to S4 is flagship to flagship. This is just a variant of the Z1. More like the S4 to the S4 mini or Active.
A Flagship to flagship comparison would be the Xperia Z to the Xperia Z1. And yes, they were pretty darn similar.
28. reckless562 (banned) (Posts: 1153; Member since: 09 Sep 2013)
its smaller dumbutt
23. jdot104 (Posts: 95; Member since: 17 Jun 2011)
Come onnnnnn Google Play Edition! *shakes dice*
25. Tsepz_GP (Posts: 1042; Member since: 12 Apr 2012)
Talk about a game changer, Sony. lol.
27. JerryTime (Posts: 468; Member since: 09 Nov 2013)
Hopefully the phone will do well enough that other providers will pick more of these in the future. I'd love to switch to T-Mobile, just to get this phone, but their network is just so bad in VA they won't cover me where I need it most sadly.


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The 16-level tower at 484 St Kilda Road, which has a net lettable area of 20,366 square metres, is owned 50/50 by Perron Investments and private investor ProLock.
Last year, the Perron Group sold its 50 per cent stake in a Bourke Street office tower to its co-owner, Charter Hall, for $76.5 million.
Mr Perron traditionally has been a strong player in the retail sector. In recent years, the group has diversified, adding office properties in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
The office component of the portfolio had risen as high as 40 per cent before the reweighting.
Chief executive Ross Robertson said the group felt most comfortable in the retail sector.
"We're definitely out there looking for more retail," he said.
Proceeds from the sale will be added to Perron's considerable war chest, the size of which Mr Robertson declined to disclose.
The group had been a contender in the recent $455 million sale of the Gandel Group's half share in the Northland shopping centre.
"We understand that there are impacts from general economic conditions, which are pretty flat at the moment," Mr Robertson said. "You have to have your tenancy mix in your shopping centre focused on your catchment."
The St Kilda Road property, which is being marketed by Jones Lang LaSalle agents Robert Anderson and James Kaufman, has some bluechip tenants including Symbion, Glencore Grain, and Australand. "Renewed interest from high-calibre tenants moving to St Kilda Rd is having a positive influence on occupancy levels, rental growth forecasts and, in turn, investor sentiment," Mr Anderson said.
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When multimillionaire accused drug kingpin Mohammed Oueida was arrested, police said he was living in a $2.8 million mansion with an eight-hole golf course, a swimming pool, tennis court and wine cellar, and had a Ferrari 360 Spider, a light plane, and $6 million in a Swiss bank account.
Today he is being held in 22-hour a day lockdown in Barwon Prison's Melaleuca high-security unit.
Oueida, 36, pleaded guilty in the County Court on Thursday to trafficking and manufacturing methamphetamines, dealing in the proceeds of crime, and possessing an unregistered semi-automatic rifle.
The maximum penalty is 25 years' jail.
Oueida was arrested in April last year as part of an investigation of a nationwide amphetamine trafficking ring.
The Australian Federal Police described Oueida at an earlier court hearing as the "head of an organised crime syndicate involved in large-scale manufacture and trafficking of narcotics".
Prosecutor Richard Pirrie told the court on Thursday that, in March 2010, the Australian Crime Commission, Victoria Police, the AFP and Customs set up a joint agency investigation to "target the criminal activities of Oueida and his associates".
The investigation included the use of telephone intercepts, listening devices, surveillance and an undercover police officer.
Mr Pirrie said Oueida met the undercover officer in August 2010 and handed him a shopping bag containing 10,053 pink pills stamped with an "M" logo.
Oueida wanted $6.50 for each pill, which had a 25 per cent purity of methorphan (used in the manufacture of ecstasy).
Oueida, who was paid $65,000 by the undercover officer for the drugs, claimed the pills had the same effects as ecstasy.
He used the money to pay off part of his home loan and buy a Nissan Maxima and Volkswagen Jetta.
On another occasion the undercover officer met Oueida at a cafe in Lonsdale Street and handed him a bag containing $80,000 cash. Oueida had been sitting with a man he introduced as his lawyer.
Mr Pirrie said the undercover officer ended up paying $235,000 on top of the initial $65,000 to Oueida for drugs. The money paid by police was never recovered.
The prosecutor said Oueida was using a couple of cooks to manufacture drugs for him and would make regular trips to a clandestine drug laboratory outside Melbourne, "travelling in his Ferrari and flying . . . in a light plane he had purchased in about May 2010".
When police raided Oueida's Greenvale property on April 7 last year they found a loaded semi-automatic rifle, a loaded .357 Magnum revolver and a shooter's vest.
Two boxes of ammunition containing 100 bullets were found in a rubbish bin in the kitchen, $7000 cash in a safe in the wine cellar, a set of Harley Davidson keys, a Ferrari key and a Lexus.
Defence barrister Remy van de Wiel, QC, told the court Oueida had committed the crimes when under pressure to pay money to the Kheir family.
"There's no doubt the Kheirs are pretty frightening people. If they ask you to do something, you do it," Mr van de Wiel said.
He said Oueida was kidnapped at one stage at gunpoint from his home by two of the Kheir brothers and others in July 2010 and was shot seven months later when having a shower in his garage, suffering a minor leg injury.
Mr van de Wiel said Oueida ran a number of businesses including a chicken shop, a fruit business, a car wash and a butcher's shop. He was also a car dealer, had a timber concession in the Solomon Islands and was involved in a house building project in Pakistan.
The defence lawyer said Oueida had not owned the Ferrari but just had the use of it for a couple of days before the gear box blew up.
He described Oueida as "a terrible show-off".
"He's like these people like Alan Bond. They're multimillionaires today and they're broke tomorrow."
Mr Pirrie said a substantial amount of Oueida's drug trafficking was done to support his extravagant lifestyle.
He said Oueida chose to play for high stakes but what brought him undone was the brave efforts of the undercover officer who risked his life to catch him.
"Oueida had a lifestyle of the rich and famous ... and this is all achieved by a man who has a taxable income of $92,000 in 2009," the prosecutor said.
Oueida was seen at one stage in CCTV footage with his bodyguards holding the semi-automatic rifle at the front of his house and had been referred to as the boss in intercepted phone calls.
Mr Pirrie said that in relation to the Ferrari, Oueida had taken the car from a drug dealer who owed him $300,000. Oueida denies this.
The prosecutor urged Judge Gaynor to jail Oueida for up to 11 years.
Oueida was remanded to be sentenced next Thursday.


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A dream come true. He (Cees) took a year off, they sold their house, trading it for an RV, the kids (9 & 11 years old) were taken out of school and home schooled by her (Petra) and they made the trip of their lives! Beautiful pictures were taken by Petra in: Canada, USA, MEXICO, Guatemala & 17 countries in Europe. An amazing trip. This beautiful book describes the trip through Mexico & Guatemala and shows you the beauty of those countries.
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- Publish Date May 30, 2008
- Tags home schooling, year off, motor home, copper canyon, Puerto Escondido, Sierra Tarahumara, Isla Janitzio, Monte Alban, San Christobal, Aqua Azul, Misol Ha, Lake Atitlan, Shipping RV, world trip, children, Mexico, Guatemala, RV, camping, family, families, sabbatical, school, netherlands, holland, america, butterflies, ruins, temples, Palenque, Tikal, Guadelajara, Paracho, Patzquaro, Leon, Guanajuato, Teotihuacan, Petalcingo, Oaxaca, Chamula, Zinacantan, Yaxcilan, Quetzaltenango, Chichicastenango
About the Creator
When I first picked up a camera as a teenager and I saw the result of the pictures, I was hooked. People have always been my big passion, but because of our extensive travels and moving to different places every couple of years, I expanded my horizon to nature & travel photography. I was born in the Netherlands, lived in Belgium, France and now the USA.
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