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Encryption strategies for preventing laptop data leaks
The majority of enterprise notebook computers contain sensitive information. Should those devices fall into the wrong hands, encryption can keep the data safe. Expert Lisa Phifer discusses the pros and cons of today's notebook data encryption methods.
A recent poll by vendor Credant Technologies Inc. found that 88% of employee laptops carry sensitive information; everything from patient, customer and employee records to intellectual property, financial data and passwords. Between business risks, security breach headlines and regulatory compliance, companies have plenty of motivation to use encryption as a last line of defense against data leaks that result from laptop theft or loss. But which laptop encryption approach would work best for your company's workforce?
Encrypted password databases
Programs that selectively encrypt usernames, passwords, account numbers and related tidbits have been available for years. Consumers who do not already encrypt their personal data should seriously consider free programs like Password Safe and KeePass. But this ad hoc approach is of little utility to employers because it depends on inherently unreliable users to decide what should be encrypted and when. It cannot ensure that sensitive data always gets protected, and thus cannot prove that private data was never exposed.
File and folder encryption
To meet those needs, most businesses will choose IT-administered stored data protection, based on file/folder encryption, full-disk encryption or some combination thereof. File/folder encryption is also selective, but encrypts files automatically, based on defined attributes like file location (e.g., folder), file type (e.g., spreadsheets) or source application (e.g., everything Excel touches).
For example, the Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) is Microsoft's basic file/folder encryption tool. It can be centrally activated by using Active Directory Group Policy Objects to encrypt specified files or folders. However, EFS still relies on sensitive data being written into protected locations, and cannot stop users from copying encrypted files to unencrypted locations (e.g., thumb drives).
More sophisticated file/folder encryption products do more. For example, some offer stronger policies that make data leakage less likely, provide reports that document compliance after a laptop goes missing and can apply a consistent encryption platform and policy to heterogeneous devices, e.g. PCs, PDAs and removable storage.
Full-disk encryption
For general purpose computers, the other popular approach is to simply encrypt everything stored on a physical disk or a logical volume. The goal is to ensure that nothing is ever written to storage without being encrypted. That includes not only sensitive user data, but also application and operating system files.
An example of volume encryption is the BitLocker feature in Windows Vista. It divides a PC's boot drive into an unencrypted boot volume and an encrypted operating system volume, which is unlocked and verified at boot time using a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, USB key or recovery passphrase. But data written to non-OS volumes is still unprotected, although it can optionally be encrypted using EFS.
More comprehensive full-disk encryption (FDE) scrambles the entire hard drive's contents, including boot sectors, swap files, OS files and user data. Authentication, encryption, provisioning and reporting capabilities vary, but enterprise FDE products offer features like Windows single sign-on and central logging for security audit and compliance reporting.
Comparing alternatives
The main weakness of file/folder encryption is the possibility of data leakage. So why doesn't everyone use full-disk encryption? For starters, encrypting an entire disk can take hours -- not including the time required to make a full system backup first. Thereafter, all data will be encrypted "on the fly," slowing overall system performance to some (not necessarily noticeable) degree.
Some FDE pre-boot authentication methods interfere with other programs that may also be used on the protected system, from asset-tracking products to sign-on processes that modify the Windows graphical identification and authentication library (GINA). Moreover, desktop administration, patching and auditing tools and practices may be affected, since they cannot unlock encrypted system files without the user's credentials. If a protected system is corrupted or damaged, data recovery can be similarly affected. Finally, when routine backups are created, it's wise to encrypt those too.
Combining methods can enable an organization to obtain the best of both worlds. For example, use file/folder encryption on less capable devices like PDAs, while applying FDE to laptops. Applying both methods to the same device might seem like overkill, but it is a viable option, particularly for mobile users who carry regulated data. FDE offers foolproof protection against device loss or theft, while file/folder encryption can protect sensitive user data without obscuring files that IT requires to perform maintenance and recovery tasks.
Of course, the decision will also be influenced by workforce size and budget, privacy needs, risk tolerance and company politics. For more about deployment considerations, best practices, and enterprise experiences with laptop encryption, I recommend the following:
- "Emerging Technologies," Information Security Magazine, July/August 2007
- "Implementation Advice for Mobile Data Protection," Gartner, March 2007
- "Securing Laptops with Full Disk Encryption," IDC, January 2007
About the author:
Lisa Phifer is vice president of Core Competence Inc. She has been involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of networking, security and management products for more than 25 years, and has advised companies large and small regarding security needs, product assessment, and the use of emerging technologies and best practices.


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But then, after inspecting all the code paths, I came to the only conclusion that the computation is right and the problem must be in the interpretation. So I tried to convince myself that the fog must be white, and the tint actually isn't there. Almost made it, too.
But the machine coldly asserted that the color wasn't white as well. Didn't bother with any hinting as to why, though.
Apparently the incoming light that was scattering on fog particles was already this color, even though the sun color was not modified in any way, unlike in the previous experiments.
The thing is that sunlight really gets modified a bit until it arrives to the planet surface. The same thing that is responsible for blue sky causes this: a small part of the blue light (and a smaller part of the green light too) gets scattered away from the sun ray. What comes down here has a slightly shifted spectrum.
But how come we see the fog white in real life?
Turns out, everything is fake.
The way we perceive colors is purely subjective interpretation of a part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
And as it is easier for the brain to orient in the environment when the sensors don't move, it is also simpler to stick with constant properties on objects. Our brain "knows" that a sheet of paper is white, and so it will make it appear white in wildly varying lighting conditions. This becomes apparent when you use a digital camera without adjusting for the white color - the results will be ugly.
So basically that's why we have to implement an automatic white balancing, at least until we all have full surround displays and our brains magically adapt by themselves. By the way, playing in fullscreen in the dark room with uncorrected colors slowly makes it adapt too.
Our implementation tries to mimic what the perception actually does. By definition, a white sheet appears to be white under a wide range of lighting conditions. So we are running a quick computation that uses the existing atmospheric code on GPU, that computes what light reflects off a white horizontal surface. The light has two components - sun light that reflects at an angle and its illuminative power diminishes as the sun recedes from zenith, and the second one is the aggregated light from the sky. Once this compound color is known, we could perform the color correction as a post-process, but there's another way - adjusting the color of sun so that the resulting surface color is white. This has an advantage of not affecting the performance at all, since the sun color is already taken into equation.
While this algorithm doesn't mimic the human perception precisely, i.e. the actual process is more complex and depends on other things, it seems to be pretty satisfactory, though I expect further tuning.
Some of the properties: it extends the period of day that seems to have a "normal" lighting, and removes the unnatural greenish tint on the sky:
During the day it compensates for the brownish light color by making the blue things bluer. Can't say the old colors were entirely bad though.
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Rafael Nadal has a new $690,000 watch
Rafael Nadal is playing his second tournament since Wimbledon 2012 this week. (Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal has a new watch. It can be yours for $690,000.
Nadal made waves in 2010 when he entered into a sponsorship agreement with Richard Mille, a Swiss luxury watch company that manufactures luxury watches that retail for no less than $50,000 a piece. That watch, the RM027, was crafted out of carbon-composite as well as titanium and a lithium alloy that is often used in manufacturing aircrafts. Aside from the whopping price tag, the RM027's claim to fame was that it weighed a mere 20 grams and yet its delicate tourbillon styling could withstand the shakes, rattles and rolls of F-1 racers and, in tennis' case, Rafael Nadal's forehand. Oh, and it was once stolen from Nadal's hotel room. Possibly twice if you believe this account from Toronto.
Now the manufacturer has released an update to the watch, called the RM 27-01, which shaves off one gram and jacks up the price to $690,000. As Forbes reports, Nadal will continue to wear the watch on court in a testament to its durability.
If the idea that a tennis player wearing a watch while professionally playing sounds odd to you, then you are correct. Nothing makes less sense than placing a potentially distracting item on the wrist of someone like Rafael Nadal while he is competing. Nevertheless, Nadal still wore it and won. It isn't clear whether Nadal feels the lightweight nature of the watch deserves credit, but at least one of them is a real pro. Looking at it from a watch lover's perspective, the situation makes almost as little sense. We aren't just talking about any ol' timepiece, but a highly complex mechanical watch with a tourbillon-style escapement. In other words, "delicate." The idea that a watch like that will be subjected to the shock of a professional sport could make a watch enthusiast cry.
Part of the point of the Richard Mille Rafael Nadal watch is to prove that the piece can survive the torture. A new system in the 2013 watch makes it even less prone to damage. Richard Mille rates the watch to work in situations of up to 5000 Gs of force. A new system of suspension cables holds the watch in the case without being traditionally mounted with screws. This helps to further protect the delicate movement against shock and other tennis related trauma. This is probably the first watch of its kind to ever have such a mounting, and it is beautiful too. It goes without saying that the simple act of constructing this movement requires a great deal of finesse.
Yeah, but can it tell time? The irony in Nadal having such a high-profile watch sponsorship is he's notorious for his poor time management skills. Whether he's making his opponents wait in the tunnel because he's running late to his match, taking too much time between points or arriving to press conferences late, Nadal is not a man known for his punctuality. So maybe this watch update will help.


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Berries in Yogurt Cream
Yogurt, cream, brown sugar and fresh fruit are all you need to wake up your taste buds on mornings you'd rather sleep in. Save time by having guests assemble their own parfaits. —Michelle Stillman, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Total TimePrep: 10 min. + chilling
Makes10 servings
- 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 5 cups assorted fresh berries
- Place yogurt in a large bowl; whisk in cream. Sprinkle with brown sugar but do not stir. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Just before serving, stir cream mixture. Divide among 10 dessert dishes. Top with berries.


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188.8.131.52 Effects of climate
Solar radiation, temperature and available water affect photo-synthesis, plant respiration and decomposition, thus climate change can lead to changes in NEP. A substantial part of the interannual variability in the rate of increase of CO2 is likely to reflect terrestrial biosphere responses to climate variability (Section 3.5.3). Warming may increase NPP in temperate and arctic ecosystems where it can increase the length of the seasonal and daily growing cycles, but it may decrease NPP in water-stressed ecosystems as it increases water loss. Respiratory processes are sensitive to temperature; soil and root respiration have generally been shown to increase with warming in the short term (Lloyd and Taylor, 1994; Boone et al., 1998) although evidence on longer-term impacts is conflicting (Trumbore, 2000; Giardina and Ryan, 2000; Jarvis and Linder, 2000). Changes in rainfall pattern affect plant water availability and the length of the growing season, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Cloud cover can be beneficial to NPP in dry areas with high solar radiation, but detrimental in areas with low solar radiation. Changing climate can also affect the distribution of plants and the incidence of disturbances such as fire (which could increase or decrease depending on warming and precipitation patterns, possibly resulting under some circumstances in rapid losses of carbon), wind, and insect and pathogen attacks, leading to changes in NBP. The global balance of these positive and negative effects of climate on NBP depends strongly on regional aspects of climate change.
The climatic sensitivity of high northern latitude ecosystems (tundra and taiga) has received particular attention as a consequence of their expanse, high carbon density, and observations of disproportionate warming in these regions (Chapman and Walsh, 1993; Overpeck et al., 1997). High-latitude ecosystems contain about 25% of the total world soil carbon pool in the permafrost and the seasonally-thawed soil layer. This carbon storage may be affected by changes in temperature and water table depth. High latitude ecosystems have low NPP, in part due to short growing seasons, and slow nutrient cycling because of low rates of decomposition in waterlogged and cold soils. Remotely sensed data (Myneni et al., 1997) and phenological observations (Menzel and Fabian, 1999) independently indicate a recent trend to longer growing seasons in the boreal zone and temperate Europe. Such a trend might be expected to have increased annual NPP. A shift towards earlier and stronger spring depletion of atmospheric CO2 has also been observed at northern stations, consistent with earlier onset of growth at mid- to high northern latitudes (Manning, 1992; Keeling et al., 1996a; Randerson, 1999). However, recent flux measurements at individual high-latitude sites have generally failed to find appreciable NEP (Oechel et al., 1993; Goulden et al., 1998; Schulze et al., 1999; Oechel et al., 2000). These studies suggest that, at least in the short term, any direct effect of warming on NPP may be more than offset by an increased respiration of soil carbon caused by the effects of increased depth of soil thaw. Increased decomposition, may, however also increase nutrient mineralisation and thereby indirectly stimulate NPP (Melillo et al., 1993; Jarvis and Linder, 2000; Oechel et al., 2000).
Large areas of the tropics are arid and semi-arid, and plant production is limited by water availability. There is evidence that even evergreen tropical moist forests show reduced GPP during the dry season (Malhi et al., 1998) and may become a carbon source under the hot, dry conditions of typical El Niño years. With a warmer ocean surface, and consequently generally increased precipitation, the global trend in the tropics might be expected to be towards increased NPP, but changing precipitation patterns could lead to drought, reducing NPP and increasing fire frequency in the affected regions.
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While only a 15 minute drive from downtown Providence, Barrington is more than just a suburb, it is small town living at its best. Located along the northern edge of Narragansett Bay and criss-crossed by two rivers, the town overflows with luxurious waterfront estates as well as homes in every price range. The East Bay bike path runs through the town linking Providence to Bristol. The town is home to the Barrington Yacht Club and the Rhode Island Country Club, which hosts the annual CVS Caremark Charity Classic.
Barrington's school system consistently ranks at the top of the list for Rhode Island creating a draw for households with school age children. The town center offers coffee shops, restaurants, markets, boutiques and other services. Neighborhoods include Alfred Drowne, Rumstick, Hampden Meadows, Roberta Plat and others, all within biking distance of the town center. Homes for sale in Barrington consist mostly of single family homes constructed after 1950, although some Victorians do exist. From ranches, to contemporaries to Colonials and from entry-level pricing to grand estates, there is something for everyone in Barrington.
Barrington offers a lifestyle that is wonderfully balanced and richly textured. Located just nine miles from Providence, down the Narragansett Bay coastline, this picturesque community is known for its beautiful homes, suburban environs, recreational pastimes, and highly rated school system.
Every residence is within 2 miles of the water and homes range from Capes to newly built modern. Whether a professional, an academic, or a young family, this coveted area offers every desirable facet of suburban life. A variety of small shops, eateries, and services are along the town's quaint main thoroughfare, County Road. In recent years Barrington has come to the forefront of fine dining with a selection of full-bar restaurants, great for a relaxed evening out while remaining in town. Barrington is home to the Rhode Island Country Club, which offers magnificent views of the Bay, its islands, and impressive suspension bridges. Consistently ranked as a top classic golf course, the Club has hosted four USGA championships and is the home of the CVS Charity Classic. Fitness centers, including the Bayside YMCA, bike paths, and family stores add to Barrington's famously welcoming atmosphere. Religious worship venues matching multiple denominations are available as well.
There are several distinctive neighborhoods in Barrington – Annawamscutt, Bay Spring, Hampden Meadows, Nayatt, Rumstick Point, West Barrington, Primrose, and Sowams.
8 Brookfield Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806 $485,000 | Single Family 4 Bed | 1.1 Bath
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Barrington, RI 02806 $339,000 | Single Family 2 Bed | 1.1 Bath
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Barrington, RI 02806 $275,000 | Single Family 3 Bed | 1.1 Bath
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Barrington, RI 02806 $189,900 | Single Family 2 Bed | 1 Bath


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The South Wales Uilleann Pipers are pleased to announce our 2018 tionol!
Piping at the Old Bridge
The 9th South Wales Tionol
September 7th/8th 2018
With Special Guests
Mikie Smyth (uilleann pipes)
Fionnán Mac Gabhann (uilleann pipes)
Mikey Kenney (fiddle)
Highlights include:
- Piping instruction (beginner and improver levels)
- Fiddle instruction (beginner and improver levels)
- Friday night Gala Concert
- Saturday afternoon piping recital/piper's chair
- Lunchtime music featuring 78rpm records of Patsy Touhey, Tom Ennis, Leo Rowsome, Liam Walsh and others played on antique wind-up gramophones
- Evening sessions in local pubs (Friday night at The Llanover Arms. Saturday night at Clwb Y Bont)
- Raffle
Tickets for the Friday night concert £7/£5
Saturday price for lessons, teas/coffees and lunch £30
The Tionol will be based in and around the Pontypridd Museum, a restored Baptist chapel dating from 1861. The chapel sits on the banks of River Taf at the foot of Pontypridd's 'Old Bridge' which, when first completed in 1756, was the longest single span bridge in Europe.
Mark the dates in your calendars. More information to follow soon. Also follow us on Facebook or Twitterfor updates.
By email contact rhonddapiper(at)gmail(dot)com
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1996 Bentley Azure Convertible = clean Blue(~)Tan LHD $66.5k For Sale
LHD Located in the USA... Year 1996 Make Bentley Model Azure Convertible Color Blue Interior Beige Leather Engine 412cu in 6.75L Transmission Automatic Mileage 33,489 Other PRICED WAY LOWER THAN NADA! Price $66,500..USD... 1996 Bentley Azure Convertible - We specialize in classics so when you see us list a newer vehicle you know it has to be special. Well there is no denying something bearing that winged "B" is special. Produced by Rolls Royce these were the cars of luxury. Brand new these cars were priced over $300,000 and owned by the elite. Seeing a celebrity cruising in a Bentley is not a shock but a common site. In fact Oprah Winfreys 96 Bentley is owned by the Volo museum whose collection highlights include Batmobiles, Grease Lightning, and other iconic Movie cars. - The 1996 Bentley is special in that it was the first year for the Convertible Azure body style and the only year for the vertical grill. - It is also rare in the fact that only 163 Azure Series 1 convertibles were built per year creating a production total of only 1,308 from 1995-2003. - This beautifully designed convertible is coated in a nice Dark Blue that looks amazing out in the sun. - The top raises and lowers with no issues and matches the color of the car. - A video is available showing how easily the top can be removed/applied. - Being a luxury vehicle, going fast doesn't seem like it would be a priority. Well it wasn't forgotten by the builders of the 6.75L 412 cu in motor under this hood. It flies down the road and drives extremely well. The ride is very smooth with minimal road noise. - The interior of the car is just as beautiful as the rest with all Beige leather. It has a lot of wooden accents which are in great condition and add that touch of class. To get a breakdown of all the features the car has to offer check out the table below: 3-Point Rear Seat Belts 4-Wheel Disc Brakes AM/FM Stereo Adjustable Steering Wheel Air conditioning Alloy Wheels Anti-lock brakes Automatic Transmission CD player Center Arm Rest Chrome Wheels Clock Compass/Temp. Gauge Convertible Coolant Temp. Gauge Cup Holders Driver airbag Engraved VIN Codes Floor Mats Front Bucket Seats Halogen Headlamps Heated Seats Interior Hood Release Interval Wipers Leather Steering Wheel Leather Upholstery Leather seats Memory Seat(s) Passenger airbag Passive Restraint System Power Antenna Power Brakes Power Mirrors Power Steering Power locks Power seats Power windows Rear-Wheel Drive Remote Fuel Door Security System Tachometer Third Brake Light Third Row Seat Trip Odometer V-Style Engine The following is an article taken from cars.com and written by George Moore to give you an unbiased review of Bentleys line up in 1996: By George Moore IndyStar.com October 8, 1995 It could not have been a better setting for the display of 1996 Rolls-Royces and Bentleys in the Thornhill section of Zionsville. This quaint village is the home of the Albers Rolls-Royce agency, America's oldest exclusive Rolls-Royce dealership. So, it was only fitting that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Inc., should trot out its new line at an Indiana location. For 1996, Rolls is offering a series of Rolls-Royce and Bentley sedans, a Bentley coupe, and a Bentley convertible coupe. This first Bentley convertible in 25 years bears the rather exotic name Bentley Azure and comes complete with sleek appearance and breathtaking price. To complement the new cars, there is at last a new look. The convertible obviously represents new styling, with the sedans being close behind. Rolls has joined the modern age and embraced aerodynamics. But not so much that the cars don't look like Rolls-Royces. The styling for the sedans is more rounded. The grille that marks the automobile as undeniably being a Rolls-Royce is a little smaller. The famed Flying Lady mascot that graces the grille is a bit smaller in order to retain the proper proportions relative to the rest of the front end design. The line's knockout punch is the Bentley Azure convertible. The price of $319,000 is liable to knock anyone out. Styled by Pinanfarina of Italy and built by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Crewe, England, every one of the 30 convertibles allocated to the North American market was sold before being built. In fact, there is a waiting list for the Azure. "You're looking at about mid-1996 for orders taken now," said Herman Albers, owner of Albers Rolls-Royce. This is some set of wheels, beginning with Rolls' 412-cubic inch (6.75-liters) aluminum V-8. An engine of this size automatically ensures power. Rolls takes the next step, giving the V-8 a turbocharger with a water-cooled intercooler to drop the temperature of the fuel/air mass going into the engine. Added is a ZYTEK EMS 3 computer-controlled engine management system. The ensuing results is 385- to 400-horsepower and a whopping 553 foot-pounds of torque. Rolls reportedly claims 385-horsepower. Mel Donegan, Rolls' zone service manager, said at the showing, "It's 400." At 5,400 pounds of curb weight, 15-horsepower one way or the other probably isn't going to make that much difference. It's the tremendous torque of 412 cubic inches that hurls almost three tons of motor car forward with a vengeance. The differential optimizes rear wheel traction, and Rolls says 0-60 mph acceleration is in the 6-second bracket. That's a time that puts a big, heavy, luxury automobile right in the middle of the muscle cars. Top speed is electronically limited to 150 mph. It almost goes without saying that the car is loaded with amenities. New is an electronically controlled tilt steering column that is linked to preset positions of the driver's seat and mirrors. Also, the touch of a switch rolls the front seat forward so that back seat passengers have more room to get in or out. A second touch moves the front seat back to its original position. There is a complete range of power-assist equipment, dual climate control, dual air bags, and a computerized automatic ride control system. There are three ride modes -- boulevard, normal and sports -- with the suspension setting determined by vehicle speed, road conditions, and driving habits. For example, if a driver should suddenly swerve while the car is in boulevard or normal mode, the suspension will shift to the firmer sports mode within milliseconds. As you can see this car may not be a classic yet, but will be someday. It is the type of car that in 20 years will still be desirable as it wasn't overproduced like most cars on the road. It is an amazing driver and will provide a smooth ride for years to come! This beautiful luxury auto could be yours for $66,500.00! We are selling this car on behalf of a collector in Dayton, Ohio. .......... 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GAMER is a high-concept action thriller set in a near future when gaming and entertainment have evolved into a terrifying new hybrid. Humans control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online games: people play people…for keeps. Mind-control technology is widespread, and at the heart of the controversial games is its creator, reclusive billionaire Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall). His latest brainchild, the first-person shooter game "Slayers," allows millions to act out their most savage fantasies online in front of a global audience, using real prisoners as avatars with whom they fight to the death.
Kable (300's Gerard Butler) is the superstar and cult hero of the ultraviolent "Slayers." Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity and to save mankind from Castle's ruthless technology.
GAMER stars Gerard Butler (300, THE UGLY TRUTH), Michael C. Hall ("Dexter"), Amber Valletta (TRANSPORTER 2), John Leguizamo (RIGHTEOUS KILL, ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13), with Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, and Kyra Sedgwick ("The Closer").
Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment present a Lakeshore Entertainment/Lionsgate Production. GAMER is a Neveldine/Taylor Film.
Gerard Butler … Kable/John Tillman
Michael C. Hall … Ken Castle
Kyra Sedgwick … Gina Parker Smith
Logan Lerman … Simon
Brighid Fleming … Delia
Alison Lohman … Trace
Amber Valletta … Angie
Terry Crews … Hackman
Logan Lerman … Simon
John Leguizamo … Freek
Zoe Bell … Sandra
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges … Humanz Brother
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What if you weren't in control of your own actions? What could you be forced to do against your will? Have sex with a complete stranger? Kill the people you love? In GAMER, a techno-themed action-thriller set in the not-too-distant future, co-creators Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (CRANK) have taken simulated reality into a terrifying new dimension.
Following the success of the CRANK films, which Neveldine and Taylor describe as "pure ADD candy," the duo wanted to tackle a deeper story featuring bigger ideas and more complex characters. The filmmakers create three unique worlds within GAMER, each with its own filmic style and design. "The simulated reality game, 'Slayers,' is a massive, multiplayer battlefield; 'Society' is a tripped-out, fetishistic social-networking community; and then the real world exists outside the games," explains Neveldine. "Each one has its own look and feeling, its own set of visual rules – from color to camera movement to effects to set design."
"GAMER has all the hallmarks of Neveldine's and Taylor's sick, yet genius minds," says actor Gerard Butler, who stars as Kable, a gladiator who fights to regain his identity within the gaming system that holds him captive. "They really have an innate, natural ability to create these kinds of concepts without over-thinking them, while creating great characters and keeping this element of freshness, youth and progressive thinking. They're very talented."
Like most successful science fiction, GAMER's speculations about the future have a firm basis in present day reality. According to producer Tom Rosenberg, that's part of its appeal. He says, "Although the story is far out, it's grounded in reality. In fact, everything in the game, although set in the future, is really taking place right now, just to a lesser degree."
Producer Gary Lucchesi agrees. "I think all the best science fiction is an extension of what you're currently seeing. You speculate on what's happening now and exaggerate it. I remember listening to the radio one day coming to work," he recalls. "There was a young woman playing an online game who changed her avatar, her online alterimage, into this 6'6″ tough guy who carried a gun or a knife, and terrified people. Her alter ego was able to express itself through that video world. I think those fantasies certainly live within all of us."
After watching his physical, emotionally rich performance in Zach Snyder's 300, Neveldine and Taylor knew Gerard Butler was the only actor to play Kable. "There are so few true action stars left on this planet, and Gerard is the best," says Taylor. "He has incredible physical presence and is willing to do the homework to make the action look real and visceral, as we saw with 300. But at the same time, there is a soul and humanity to his performances that draws you in and involves you emotionally."
Apart from the originality of the story, Butler was also attracted to the cutting-edge approach of the filmmakers' style. "I like to take risks," he says, "and I want to think that any project I do is going to affect people either because it's a new way of filmmaking, or because of the emotion behind it, or how unusual the story is. GAMER satisfied all of those requirements."
For the part of Angie Tillman, Kable's wife who is ensnared in the fetishistic 'Society' game, model and actress Amber Valletta faced considerable physical and emotional challenges. "When I first read the script, I thought, 'Wow, I've never seen anything like this,'" Valletta says. "The genre yes, but not this kind of material. Nothing has ever been made that sounded, looked or felt like it. I'd never seen a woman in a role like this. It felt very modern."
"Angie is a tough role," Neveldine admits. "There's the pain Amber has to go through being controlled, the sexual things the script put her through and the emotions and grief and all that stuff. But she tackled it so well. She surprised us everyday. She was amazing."
Taylor adds, "I don't think we really knew how good Amber was until she started working. It was pretty awesome, and she's just a sweetheart."
Playing living avatars controlled by other people, Butler and Valletta grappled with the challenge of not being allowed to react intuitively to a given situation, a dynamic that is in direct conflict with naturalistic acting. Valletta had to practice being utterly powerless in some of the film's most difficult scenes, while Butler had to modify every aspect of his physical work. "Basically, the directors wanted the warriors in the 'Slayers' game to move differently, like a character would in a video game," explains stunt coordinator Darin Prescott. "So guys will march ahead, kind of turn their guns, and then they'll turn with it. It's not as fluid as if guys were just running through battle. There's also a little delay, or "ping," as it's called in the story, which happens when the controlling character makes a move and then the controlled character will make the same move a fraction of a second later."
The unlikely controller of global action star Kable is Simon, a rich, sequestered teenage boy played by Logan Lerman. For most of the story, Simon is able to control the brutality of the game from the comforts of his high-tech gaming room, which Lerman describes as "working with little orange dots everywhere, which is a little complicated, but you get used to it. You get the flow of things and you adapt to the different style. It's cool."
In one particular scene, Simon actually appears on the battlefield with Kable, which was an intimidating experience for Lerman. "It was just so overwhelming," Lerman says, laughing. "I give a lot of credit to Gerard to be able to focus with explosions going off and people getting shot right in front of him. It's crazy stuff. I felt more at home in the studio."
The real mastermind of GAMER's virtual worlds, however, is Ken Castle, played by Michael C. Hall, the star of Showtime's hit series, "Dexter." "Michael was the ideal actor to play Castle," Taylor avows. "This is one of those performances that people are going to talk about."
A man who has grown up in the world of video games and the internet, Castle is the creator of the gaming technology in the film's story. Sequestered in his house, Castle has no need for the outside world, having created a virtual environment of which he is the sole master. Taylor describes Castle as merely one part of a greater dystopian future landscape. "Castle's basically trying to control everything," he explains. "He's trying to get his hands on everything and make everybody march in step and do exactly what he wants them to do. We're moving toward a world, I think, where all of us can be Castle."
For Hall, Castle's egomania was the most appealing aspect of the part. "Castle believes he's enlightened in a way that no one else is, that he's super-human. He doesn't see himself as evil. He's like a kid playing in a sandbox." The role also gave Hall the opportunity to break away from the somewhat repressed characters he's played on television. "The part was like getting on a funhouse ride. I got to be unashamed, lascivious, do a Sammy Davis Jr. soft shoe, beat up the action hero of the year while controlling him with my mind, and have a really strange and severe hairstyle all in the same movie."
Despite GAMER's dark, cautionary story, Neveldine's and Taylor's vision of the future is not completely without hope. A rebel group called the "Humanz" recognizes that Kable has become more popular among the fans of the game than the game itself, and if they can get his support, they stand a chance of tearing down the rapidly growing threat to humanity. At the head of this organization is a man called "Humanz Brother," played by Chris "Ludacris" Bridges.
"I took on the role because I play the voice of reason in the story," explains Bridges, who is an avid gamer himself. "It seems like video games get more and more interactive, and it's just crazy to sit here and think how games will evolve over the next decade. If you allow evolution like this to continue where you're toying around with human beings, it can become something very dangerous. But I think this movie is all about how much influence each individual has on the future and how we can make things change for the good and not for the bad."
Rounding out the cast of GAMER is Kyra Sedgwick in the role of media star Gina Parker Smith, a celebrity who is instrumental to the Humanz's mission to overthrow Castle. A fan of CRANK, Sedgwick signed on to the project having limited exposure to the world of gaming. "It was a leap of faith in that way," she says, "but I really liked their first film and I liked this character. I thought she was fun. I liked the fact that she changes in the film. At first, she's just completely out for herself, out to get the story. She doesn't care who she hurts along the way. But ultimately she realizes that she does have to make a decision between whether to fight this underground grassroots Humanz fight or to be on the side of Ken Castle."
Based on the strength of Neveldine and Taylor's vision, GAMER also inspired a crop of notable actors to appear in a range of cameos. Among those who lent their talents to the project are John Leguizamo (ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, THE HAPPENING), Alison Lohman (WHITE OLEANDER, MATCH STICK MEN, BIG FISH), Johnny Witworth (3:10 TO YUMA, "CSI: Miami"), Keith Jardine (American mixed martial artist [MMA], Ultimate Fighting Championship [UFC]), Milo Ventimiglia (NBC's "Heroes," STAY ALIVE), Zoë Bell (ABC's "Lost," ANGEL OF DEATH), Richard "Mack" Machowicz (host of Discovery Channel's "Future Weapons"), Keith David (CRASH), James Roday and Maggie Lawson (USA's "Psych"), Lloyd Kaufmann (Co-Founder and President, Troma Studios), and Efren Ramirez (NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, CRANK).
Neveldine's and Taylor's partnership extends to every aspect of the filmmaking process. Two halves of a single creative force, they share directing responsibilities equally and are most often seen together on set rapid-firing ideas at a breakneck speed. The pace of their work can be destabilizing for the crew and actors; yet it consistently yields results. "Mark and Brian are very unique, very smart, very talented, and they're completely dead-straight honest," says Rosenberg. "There's no manipulation. If they say they can do something, they always do it."
Neveldine's and Taylor's love of cutting edge technology, featured prominently in the film's story, also extends to the filmmaking itself. To further define the unique look of each of the film's fictional environments, the directors chose to use a revolutionary new camera system developed by RED. The RED camera is a digital system that incorporates compact flash cards instead of digital tape. While the system had not been tested to withstand the extreme rigors of an action film production, Neveldine and Taylor, who also serve as camera operators, were willing to take the risk. "Every movie we've shot, we've shot on a different format," Taylor explains. "We're always trying to find the latest, most technological thing like these RED cameras. We were almost beta testing these cameras in the field."
"We've always wanted to move from the film world into new technology," Neveldine adds. "We've been HD guys from the beginning. We love to push those cameras to the limit; we love what they can do. RED isn't HD though. It's RED. It's a whole different format; it's its own beast. It's beautiful. It's the most silky image you'll ever see. When we tried it and saw how compact the camera was and how cool it was, there was no other option but RED."
As camera operators, Neveldine and Taylor regularly incorporate unorthodox camera techniques to achieve a desired effect. Neveldine, who was on rollerblades from the time he could walk, will commonly pick up a camera and take off in a tracking shot, which is one of the real advantages of the smaller RED camera.
"The picture looks awesome," says Butler. "It's never really been done before, and you just have to see two seconds of this film, and you go, 'Wow. What is this? This is really cool.' It's beautiful."
The directors and production designer Jerry Fleming took a similarly innovative approach when designing GAMER's futuristic world. Rather than build entire sets on a soundstage, the filmmakers made it their mission to find real, working locations and transform them into strange new environments. "We wanted our future to look practical, lived in, grounded, not something dreamed up on an art table," explains Taylor. "So we took real places and repurposed them, such as turning a functioning gypsum mine into a prison. What you get is a location that looks like something people would actually exist in. Jerry is a genius at that."
Fleming had to create twenty major sets with some sixty essential set lines. "There's no such thing as knowing what they're going to shoot," Fleming says. "You have to dress everything pretty much 360?, which my very first director that I ever worked with, Robert Altman, taught me. I didn't have that opportunity again until Mark and Brian. With these guys, I dress sets as much as I can so that they can do whatever they want to do. You just have to assume that it's going to be on camera, and that's much more exciting than building two-wall sets."
For Butler, the varied, creative use of locations made production an endlessly exciting process. "Unlike 300, where we used green screen technology, here we were actually in many different environments," explains the actor. "You're in the big train station or you're in the prison or you're up there in the gypsum mine at an altitude of 7,000 feet. You're in these incredible locations that really help you buy into the feel of being in this messed-up future. But it still feels very organic. It's just like today's world, but 20 years away."
Whether it's the story, the filmmaking technology or the production design, Neveldine and Taylor are committed to discovering new, unique ways to develop and execute their projects, with the hope of helping to expand the possibilities of the medium itself. Rather than choosing between high-tech innovations or guerilla-style pragmatism, the directors embrace both in equal measure, resulting in filmmaking that's continually surprising and teeming with vitality. "We're not trying to take something familiar and push it to the next level by spending more money, piling on more and more effects, and marketing it down your throat," says Neveldine. "We want to give audiences something totally new and original, something they haven't seen before."
This film is in post production. It was filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico from November 2007 – February 2008. The title of the film is a "working title" and may be retitled for release.
Interesting Trivia: Mark Neveldine played a cameraman in Ariel Vromen's short film, Jewel of the Sahara, in which Gerard had the starring role.
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Yes, yes, we know that Ron Mexico tortured and electrocuted puppies, we know that he's probably not the best person and we know he's gonna spend some serious time in prison. He pretty much deserves whatever's coming to him. But ... we dunno .... is it really fair that the Falcons can now recoup $19.97 million from him?
The NFLPA immediately appealed the arbitrator's decision, and, frankly, we think they should. We're not sure Vick deserves that money but ... well, we'll feel a lot better about the whole business when they make the Falcons, you know, return all the money they've made of Vick jerseys for the last three year. We doubt they'll be doing that.
No matter what, it must have made a fascinating conversation between Vick and his lawyer.
Falcons Could Recoup $19.97 Million From Vick [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]
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HONOLULU —Tiny ocean plants called phytoplankton can be affected by climate change, according to a study in this week's Nature magazine. The team, which includes microbial biologist and oceanographer David M. Karl from the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawaii, along with colleagues from the Netherlands, used climate models to correlate with observations at Station Aloha, a site 100 km north of the state of Hawaii where physical, biological and chemical measurements of the water column have been taken for the past 20 years.
The increase in ocean temperature produced by global warming causes less dense warm water at the surface to rise and limits the mixing with the colder water found deeper in the ocean. The analysis suggests that reduced vertical mixing could cause the deep water layers of phytoplankton to oscillate and shift. "Deep chlorophyll layers have been know to occur in the sea for nearly a century, though we are not absolutely certain why they form, what sustains them and what temporal dynamics, if any, they have," says Karl.
These results will come as a surprise to scientists who had generally assumed that these plankton bands were relatively stable. The discovery that these layers are unstable during climate shifts indicates that the plankton can inspire further warming during these global warming periods.
"The lack of vertical mixing in the ocean due to climate variability and greenhouse gas induced warming are already upon us" says Karl. "We are effectively in the middle of a large, global scale experiment with only a very basic and incomplete understanding of the processes and controls of ocean plankton dynamics. What will happen when the surface ocean changes its acidity? What will happen when the surface ocean becomes more stratified and further isolates the sea surface from the large supply of nutrient below the lighted zone? What will happen when human activities and land use practices begin to influence the amount of fixed nitrogen entering the coastal zone or the amount of iron rich dust in the atmosphere? These are important, unresolved questions that will need to be addressed."
This study is funded by the U. S. National Science Foundation, the Earth and Life Sciences Foundation (ALW), the Netherlands organization for Scientific Research (NWO), the Dutch BSIK/BRICKS project, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
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Reduced mixing generates oscillations and chaos in the oceanic deep chlorophyll maximum.
Jef Huisman, Nga N. Pham Thi, David M. Karl & Ben Sommeijer
Nature 439, 322-325 (19 January 2006) | doi:10.1038/nature04245
About the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) was established by the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii in 1988. SOEST brings together in a single focused ocean, earth sciences and technology group, some of the nation's highest quality academic departments, research institutes, federal cooperative programs, and support facilities to meet challenges in the ocean and earth sciences. Scientists at SOEST are supported by both state and federal funds as they endeavor to understand the subtle and complex interrelations of the seas, the atmosphere, and the earth.
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Points of Interest: Seagull Point, Marina, Calcite Harbor, limestone quarry and ship loading operation.
Rest Stops: 03-09, 03-10, 03-11, 03-12, and 03-13
Hazards & Cautions: Recreational boat traffic near city marina and Great Lakes freighter traffic around Calcite Bay.
Comments: Provides opportunities for short paddles along a shoreline with several parks.
Route: ROGERS CITY (MARINA) TO HOEFT STATE PARK
Distance: 5 Miles
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Stop by for something to eat at Beautifull, Rigolo, Asqew Grill, A.G. Ferrari or Noah's Bagels. And there are two supermarkets: Cal-Mart and Bryan's Grocery. If you're looking for coffee, there's no shortage at Peet's or Starbucks. There's also great shopping at Books Inc, Emily Lee Sportswear, A Wine Impression, Standard 5 and 10, or any number of kid's stores, including Gymboree, Gap Kids and the Stride Rite Shoes.
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Starting on Lion, Apple decided to annoy the users hiding the ~Library directory.
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I am a sucker for cute gimmicks.
I know I should not be suckered into buying things just because they are themed or cute, but I can not help it. I never buy M&M's. I think they taste good and are great in baked items, but I never really think to get then. Then I saw these cute pink and red M&M's and had to buy them. I spent a good 20 minutes in Rite Aide and then another 20 minutes in CVS pondering what I could bake just to buy these M&M's. Something about the cute packaging just suckers me in! I also bought a package of the all green M&M's because I could not resist. I think I am going to save them for St. Patrick's day. Anyway, I found this recipe for brown sugar blondies on Allrecipes and thought they would be a perfect match for my adorable M&M's.
Brown Sugar Blondies
adapted from Allrecipes.com
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup to 1 1/3 cup M&M's
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside. Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well. Cool slightly. Add egg (beaten) and vanilla and blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well. Mix in 2/3 cup M&M's. Spread in 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle 1/3 to 2/3 cup M&M's on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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Great recipe! But the cooking time was much too short - I found that putting a piece of foil over the top and cooking it for another 10 minutes works best.ReplyDelete
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- Julie DoubleJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:09 PM
can these be made into regular cookiesReplyDelete
Julie, I have never tried, but I think if you visit the original recipe I linked to there is some information about making them into cookies,ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:36 PM
I made these and the M&Ms sank to the bottom-anyone know why? Should I have refrigerated the dough before baking?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 19, 2017 at 9:57 AM
can these be frozen ?ReplyDelete
light brown sugar or dark brown sugar?ReplyDelete
Either will work just fine. I use whatever is on hand.ReplyDelete


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EPA requires Syngenta to label pesticides accurately
Release Date: 05/08/2014
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(Seattle—May 8, 2014) Syngenta Crop Protection, a pesticide manufacturer based in Greensboro, N.C., has corrected pesticide labeling violations stemming from incorrect labels it gave to a pesticide distributor in Tangent, Oregon, according to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Syngenta has agreed to pay a penalty of $50,100.
"Mislabeled pesticides are dangerous because they may display incorrect warnings and application instructions," said Kelly McFadden, EPA Pesticide Unit Manager. "Labels protect people who use pesticides and the land on which they're used."
Syngenta Crop Protection sold and distributed Quilt Xcel, a broad spectrum fungicide, to Crop Production Services in 2012. The fungicide is used on grains, vegetables and fruits. Syngenta Crop Protection received federal approval for its Quilt Xcel label and is responsible for providing approved labels to companies that package and/or distribute its products.
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requires that pesticides be properly labelled to ensure the safe handling and application of pesticides. Mislabeled containers pose a risk to human health and the environment because pesticide applicators may mishandle the storage and disposal of containers, which contain pesticide residues.
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Though Kate Gosselin wasn't pleased about being portrayed as a mother "out of control" when In Touch magazine published photos of her spanking daughter Leah, the "Jon & Kate Plus 8" mom doesn't regret her actions.
"Whether the paparazzi are there or not, I am a mother first," Gosselin said in a statement released to Life and Style. "I love my children and when they misbehave, I discipline them as I deem appropriate for the situation."
According to In Touch, the situation in question came about after Gosselin asked the 5-year-old to stop blowing a whistle while she was on the phone.
"(Kate) seemed to lose her temper," a witness told the magazine. After the spanking, "(Leah) was screaming and crying. Kate just pushed her away and walked off with her coffee."
Though police arrived at the family's residence that same day, their presence was due to the encroaching paparrazi, not Gosselin's actions.
Jada Pinkett Smith addresses 'pretend marriage' rumors Earlier this week, Jada Pinkett Smith addressed the buzz that she and husband Will Smith married for reasons other than love. The actress spoke to Atlanta's Q100 about the rumors that never rest.
"I've heard all the things — 'their marriage is not real,' 'he's gay,' 'she's gay,' 'they swing,'" the "Hawthorne" star said with a laugh. "But at the end of the day, people have to believe what they have to believe. … But I'll tell you what, it's too hard to be in a pretend marriage. Life's too short for that one."
So, rather than pretending, Pinkett Smith insists the real story behind their marriage is a clear level of commitment.
"When we got together — when (Will) asked me to get married, I said, 'Be clear that there is no divorce for me,'" she recalled. "'I'm not doing that. So, in you asking me to get married, do know that you might be sleeping in one bedroom and I might be sleeping in another, but we're going to be in the same house.'"
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Before "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert came out in Rolling Stone magazine, gossip blogger Perez Hilton dedicated dozens of online updates to the singer's sexuality. Lambert believes he understands Hilton's obsession. "I think he might have a crush on me," Lambert told Parade magazine. "That's what it feels like." And just in case his suspicion is true, Lambert pointed out that the feeling isn't mutual. "I don't have a crush on him!" … A religious revelation led Lenny Kravitz to give up sex until marriage, but the singer-songwriter admits he struggles with his commitment and often asks for divine intervention. "It's very hard," Kravitz revealed in an interview with The Telegraph. "For some periods of time it's easy, and then it's really hard. It goes back and forth. … Right now I'm just kind of sailing and watching and waiting and trying to be patient. There are times when I'm patient and there's times when I'm, 'Come on, Lord, bring this for me.'" … With seven tattoos already covering various parts of her body, "Transformers" star Megan Fox recently decided to rethink her plans for more ink. "(Tattoos are) definitely addictive," the actress said in a quote posted to StarPulse. "I don't have any that I truly regret yet, but I'm sure I will at some point. I'm trying to refrain from going forward for that reason. I don't want to be 40, looking at my arm in the mirror and going, 'Oh my God — what did I do?'"
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Im struck up at a point. my task is to show only one business partner and hide the rest of businesss partners from displaying in Bussiness partner session. i tried all ways but im getting +++++++++++++++++ symbol in the place of business partner name.
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I have a problem where the transaction for the period is not added into the opening balance of the following period. For example;
Finalized Transaction for 2013 12-12 = 241.59, and the Closing Balance=2399.36.
Therefore, Opening Balance for 2014 01 = 2399.36. Somehow, it shows amount = 2158.07, which is not adding the Finalized Transaction for period 12 2013.
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CBS News reports that the unemployment rate among African-Americans in the United States is now at 16.2 percent, according to the most recent data compiled by the US Department of Labor. The unemployment rate for black males is 17.5 percent; for black teenagers, it's an astonishing 41 percent.
Things are worse in New York City. "For young men of color," the CBS reports continues, "especially black males in New York City, things are especially bad. According to....the Community Service Society, 34 percent of New York's young black men age 19 to 24 are not working."
These data suggest that, for African Americans, the Great Recession is actually a Great Depression. Things are unlikely to change any time soon. The most recent economic forecasts suggest that the US economy will grow by less than 3 percent per annum for the next two years.


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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (April 2, 2013) – Honey bees are essential to the world's agricultural system and food supply. More than a quarter of the food produced in the U.S. is dependent upon honey bees because of their efficiency and utility as pollinators. Although colony losses are typically expected following the winter season, experts have expressed concerns about the severity of this winter's colony losses.
University and government scientists, beekeepers and other bee experts attributed this year's possible higher losses to an increased presence of Varroa mites. The Varroa mite is a parasite that feeds on the blood of honey bees and reproduces on the developing bee brood. An increased Varroa mite infestation weakens bees and could lead to a devastating colony loss during the stressful wintering period. Overwintering losses are not discernable until the following spring.
Bayer Crop Science recently developed a research brief and video on overwintering losses as part of Bayer's Bee Care Program in order to inform and educate beekeepers, farmers and others interested in engaging in the conversation on bee health. Bayer has established one Bee Care Center dedicated to improving the understanding and health of pollinators, located in Monheim, Germany, and is currently building another Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C. The Bayer Bee Care Centers, an essential element in the Program, will host research focused on integrated management of the multiple causes affecting bee health, including parasites, such as the Varroa mite.
Bayer is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable agricultural practices, including the protection of beneficial insects such as honey bees. For additional information and background on other sustainability initiatives please visit http://www.bayercropscience.us/our-commitment/bayer-initiatives. You can also follow and share with us on Twitter @BayerBee Care and Facebook at facebook.com/BayerBeeCareCenter.
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Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech materials. This year the company is celebrating 150 years of Bayer – consistent with its mission "Bayer: Science For A Better Life". Bayer CropScience, the subgroup of Bayer AG responsible for the agricultural business, has annual sales of EUR 8,383 million (2012) and is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of seeds, crop protection and non-agricultural pest control. The company offers an outstanding range of products including high value seeds, innovative crop protection solutions based on chemical and biological modes of action as well as an extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture. In the area of non-agricultural applications, Bayer CropScience has a broad portfolio of products and services to control pests from home and garden to forestry applications. The company has a global workforce of 20,800 and is represented in more than 120 countries. This and further news is available at: www.press.bayercropscience.com.
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AOP Vin de Savoie Chautagne Mondeuse Jacques Maillet 2015
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The name Romanée-Conti is enough to make all wine lovers worldwide tremble in awe. In 1760, Prince Louis-Francois de Bourbon-Conti bought a piece of land in Vosne-Romanée, planted by the predecessors of Saint-Vivant, before dying in 1776. It was confiscated during the Revolution and sold to the highest bidder in 1794. Then the 1.8 hectare plot was renamed Romanée-Conti and its name was given to the most prestigious domaines of Burgundy. In 1879, Jacques-Marie Duvault Blochet bought this property and it is Henry-Frédéric Roch, Lalou Bize-Leroy and its director, Aubert de Villaine who own it today. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) has 25 hectares of vines in Vosne, mainly in the grand crus of the commune: La Tâche, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Richebourg, Echezeaux, Grands-Echézeaux and of course La Romanée-Conti. In the Côte de Beaune, the domaine has recently acquired three farms in Corton, in addition to its legendary Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet vines (small, non-marketed production). Although La Romanée-Conti is at the heart of the domaine, the domaine's other grand crus are irreproachable due to the work carried out both in the vineyard (biodynamic) and in the winery (where whole grape harvests are vinified). The yields are extremely low and some wines such as Montrachet are not dated yearly as the quantities are too low (this was the case in 1992 and 2016). Its price clearly confirms its greatness.
Following the example of numerous Burgundy domains, La Tâche was originally a monastic domain. It was then owned by two different families, one of which was the Joly de Bévy who was dispossessed during the Revolution. Owned by Basire, then Liger-Belair, the La Tâche vineyards were added to the Domaine de La Romanée Conti in 1933. Well-looked after vines, strictly controlled yields and as late as possible harvest produce an aromatic and opulent wine. Deeply coloured, La Tâche develops a palette of extraordinary aromas of dark fruits, truffle and spices. Rich and concentrated, its bouquet releases infinite tones that melt on the palate to form a lovely fine ensemble. Always exceptional, even in difficult vintages. Hence in 1950 and 1951, it was the only wine on the domain that was bottled.
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Evironmentally friendly :The «environmentally friendly» designation refers to estates practising environmentally friendly wine-growing techniques, but that have not opted for certification or who are still in the process of converting to organic agriculture or biodynamics. These estates may have adopted biodynamic principles (non-certified) or simply no longer use chemical products. This designation applies to recent vintages.
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14 thinly sliced pork loin slices (I used leftovers from this)
8 (thin) slices smoked Gouda
8 (thin) slices tomato
4 individual loaves of ciabatta bread or 1 full sized loaf cut into four pieces
1/4 cup sesame ginger dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
Whisk the spread ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside. Slice the bread horizontally. Spread both sides with sauce.
Place the pork on the bread then add a single layer of tomato and top with cheese.
Place the top half on top. Place on a panini grill heated to medium-high and press until the cheese melts and the bread is crusty. Repeat for each sandwich.
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Davis gets opportunity to help out bullpen
ATLANTA -- With Bryce Harper going on the disabled list, the Nationals called up right-hander Erik Davis from Triple-A Syracuse.
Davis was 1-2 with a 3.00 ERA (eight earned runs in 24 innings) in 21 appearances for the Chiefs, all in relief.
The Nationals bullpen was heavily taxed by having to fill seven innings Friday night and with Craig Stammen, who pitched four innings, out for the next couple of days, the club felt better served with another arm in the bullpen.
"I was thrilled. This is anybody's dream that plays baseball," said the 26-year-old Davis, who found out he was coming up following Syracuse's 9-8, 12-inning loss. "To get it, especially here with a team that really is doing things in baseball, it makes me feel special that they value what I do and I want to contribute any way I can."
Davis had a feeling something was up, as he didn't pitch Friday despite the game going long. But he remained cautious, having also recently found out the hard way about the unpredictability of awaiting the call.
"I was actually told two weeks ago that I was getting called up for about 20 minutes and they called me back," said the native of San Jose, Calif., and a college teammate of Nats reliever Drew Storen at Stanford, who was acquired by Washington from San Diego on March 28, 2011. "That was when they were in San Francisco and that's where I'm from. So that was kind of tough. But it's all worth it now. I'm certainly not the first or the last person that's ever going to happen to and just to be in the discussion, that makes me very proud."
Davis had been a starter up until 2012, when he proved to be a valuable piece of the bullpen at Double-A Harrisburg and Syracuse, going a combined 8-3, with five saves and a 2.71 ERA in 48 games.
He feels his versatility will come in handy in Washington.
A close follower of current Nats lefty Tyler Clippard, Davis has found success using the changeup and is ready to use it in whatever role he's needed.
"I'm ready to do whatever they need," he said. "I've done everything in my career, from starting to closing. I probably won't do either of those two. I can do anything in between."