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Remove EnkripsiPC ransomware / virus (Removal Guide)
Crucial facts about EnkripsiPC ransomware
EnkripsiPC virus is a new file-encrypting malware which mainly targets Indonesian users since the ransom message is published in the respective language. It clearly follows the manner of CryptoLocker since the ransom note has a striking resemblance to the mentioned virus. Though the former ransomware is said to have ended its notorious activity [1], its termination has inspired countless hacker wannabees to maintain the activity of file-encrypting malware. Interestingly, that this time the virus originates from Indonesia. The source contains the information that the virus encodes all files named in the Indonesian language. Nonetheless, it does not mean that users living in other regions are safe from this virtual menace. After the malware gets into a computer, it marks all files with .fucked file extensions. If you notice that all your files are blocked and contain the previous extension, do not panic but instead concentrate on EnkripsiPC removal. For that purpose, it would be better to rely on Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego. This application will effectively remove EnkripsiPC and all its components.
CryptoWall, CryptoLocker, and Locky gave rise for the boom of ransomware which encrypt the files using AES algorithm. The effectiveness of such virtual threats lies in several factors. Firstly, the hackers communicate via the network granting anonymity or single-use email addresses. Secondly, AES encryption is easy to use but provide elaborate and difficult decryption keys which cannot be guessed. What is more, vivid and huge informational resources covering this particular topic enlightened many interested users on how to simply encode the files [2].
Questions about EnkripsiPC ransomware virus
Likewise, ransomware business is booming. Though the market is controlled by several cyber gangs which regularly publish a new version of Locky (the latest – Osiris ransomware) and Cerber, the idea of profiting from ransomware appeals to the bright minds of different nationals. While US, UK, Germany, France, Japan and South Koreans and other nationals from wealthy states are a prevalent target, the crook started to take a glance to other countries of [3]. In this regard, this virus, alternatively known as Indonesian ransomware, v3 virus, or IDRANSOMv3 malware, also exclusively prefers targeting Indonesia netizens. For now.
Furthermore, the hacker introduces themselves as humanpuff69. However, it is not known whether the ransomware will evolve into a major threat or it will flash like a temporary manifestation of a protest against something or someone. In comparison with the previous threat, it does not set a time limit. What is more, it demands a ridiculously low ransom – 50 000 or 100 000 Indonesian rupiahs which stand for approximately 4 USD and 7 dollars respectively. Even if the amount seems to be very low, do not expect to get your files back [3]. What is more, EnkripsiPC ransomware developers provide three email addresses in case you decide to contact them: email@example.com, email@example.com, and email@example.com. Believe it or not, but the gearheads even provide their Facebook profile – muhammad.f.nazeeh. All in all, this ransomware does not compete with other notorious ransomware, but certain features suggest that with enough attention and development, EnkripsiPC malware might even evolve into a serious threat.
Distributing the malware
Though spam emails remain to be the main channel for spreading this sort of malware [4], this virtual infection seems to employ less popular methods of infiltration. Specifically, EnkripsiPC hijack might occur if you are not careful and install questionable tools. Virus researchers have detected that it might sneak into the device via corrupted installers, such as Installer Install Program. Afterward, Enkripsi PC malware leaves AutoUBLhack0.97.exe and CheatPBG161218.exe binaries. Then it becomes only a matter of time when the virus entangles your system.
EnkripsiPC eradication procedure
Due to the multiple new file-encrypting threats, the ransomware market has become one of the most profitable ones [5]. Fortunately, not all threats are complex. In this regard, EnkripsiPC removal should not cause any inconveniences if you entrust the procedure to Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego or Malwarebytes. Update the program before the scanning the device. After that, restart the device and repeat the procedure. Keep in mind that the program does not decrypt the files. For that, you might use backups or additional tools. Check out our recommendations below. Remove EnkripsiPC virus fully and proceed to data recovery procedure.
To remove EnkripsiPC virus, follow these steps:
Remove EnkripsiPC using Safe Mode with Networking
Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Networking
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.
Step 2: Remove EnkripsiPC
Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete EnkripsiPC removal.
If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.
Remove EnkripsiPC using System Restore
Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Command Prompt from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.
Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
- Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
- Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
- When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of EnkripsiPC. After doing that, click Next.
- Now click Yes to start system restore.
Bonus: Recover your dataGuide which is presented above is supposed to help you remove EnkripsiPC from your computer. To recover your encrypted files, we recommend using a detailed guide prepared by 2-spyware.com security experts.
If your files are encrypted by EnkripsiPC, you can use several methods to restore them:
Data Recovery Pro solution
If your files are inaccessible, try using this tool to recover them.
- Download Data Recovery Pro;
- Follow the steps of Data Recovery Setup and install the program on your computer;
- Launch it and scan your computer for files encrypted by EnkripsiPC ransomware;
- Restore them.
Opting for Windows Previous Versions function
If System Restore is enabled, retrieve the previously saved copies of your documents.
- Find an encrypted file you need to restore and right-click on it;
- Select "Properties" and go to "Previous versions" tab;
- Here, check each of available copies of the file in "Folder versions". You should select the version you want to recover and click "Restore".
The usefulness of ShadowExplorer
The main advantage of this utility lies in recreating the files by employing shadow volume copies. They are automatically generated by Windows OS and rarely ransomware threats delete them.
- Download Shadow Explorer (http://shadowexplorer.com/);
- Follow a Shadow Explorer Setup Wizard and install this application on your computer;
- Launch the program and go through the drop down menu on the top left corner to select the disk of your encrypted data. Check what folders are there;
- Right-click on the folder you want to restore and select "Export". You can also select where you want it to be stored.
Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from EnkripsiPC and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes
About the author
- ^ Matthew Hughes. CryptoLocker Is Dead: Here's How You Can Get Your Files Back!. MakeUseOf. Technology, Simplified.
- ^ Are you Protected?. Microsoft. Your potential. Our Passion.
- ^ Graham Cluley. FBI: No, you shouldn't pay ransomware extortionists. WeLiveSecurity. News, views, and insight from the ESET security community.
- ^ JAMES RODGER. Fraudulent email scam targeting Birmingham university students. Birmingham Mail. Birmingham News, features, and sport .
- ^ Lucian Constantin . Ransomware became one of the top threats to enterprises this year. ComputerWorld. The Voice of Business Technology.
December 22nd, 2016 at 6:05 am
A new ransomware in town..
December 22nd, 2016 at 6:06 am
Why does everyone so much sympathize to CryptoLocker?
December 22nd, 2016 at 6:08 am
Hurry up with the decrypter!
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I bought my Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 1100 printer back in March 2000. It came with a toner cartridge. Now I'll admit that I don't print that much, but I finally needed to replace the cartridge. That means that my old cartridge lasted just under five years! Fortunately, I purchased a replacement cartridge about four years ago. Laser printer toner lasts much longer than inkjet printer ink; instead of replacing the cartridge every month, a toner cartridge can last for, well, up to five years. Unfortunately, this printer is so old that it has very little memory and takes a while to print anything with graphics. Overall, though, this little printer has served me well, and I look forward to another five years of service.
Monthly Archives: January 2004
Halo for the Xbox
I finally purchased Halo for the Xbox today, and I just couldn't put it down! Now I'll be torn between that and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3. I also found a little time to put together the Xbox page I mentioned last week and added a new button on the left.
In the meantime, I'm still working on the next web site design. I considered going with a clean, simple look, but I don't want it to make look boring either. So, I may go back to the drawing board. Until then, I should probably work on the sites that I've been meaning to work on for several months (you're all probably saying, "yes, you should!").
Rainbow Six on Xbox Live
I finally got around to using Xbox Live last night. I played Rainbow Six 3 with a group of other really great players. In most cases, I got killed almost immediately, but I also managed one kill. I had so much fun, I joined in again tonight. Again, I had another kill (woo hoo!). Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of experience playing the game, so I'm still limited in my choice of weapons. Now only if I can get past the first level in the game campaign!
New Xbox
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day in which we remember the civil rights leader that challenged the social injustices of the nation and made people aware that change was needed. Over forty years later, things are better, but some injustices still exist. At least I got a day off, though. So, rather than updating my site and working on the new site design, I worked at home.
Okay, I have to admit something I never mentioned online before. I'm a smoker. I'm actually trying to quit right now, but it is not an easy process. I've tried to quit before, but this time I've given it much more thought and consideration (hey, I'm not getting any younger). I chose several things to keep myself busy while trying to quit. Among those, I bought a Microsoft Xbox. I tried out Halo a couple of months ago and really enjoyed it, but I decided to hold off on buying this console until I could justify it. So, my justification is that it's a "carrot" to not smoking. Believe it or not, it has worked so far. It prevents me from thinking about smoking by keeping my hands and my mind busy.
I also signed up for Xbox-Live, but I haven't found any friends online to play along with yet. As I continue to improve at the games that I have, I'm sure that I'll start looking to join others. Later this month, I will start working on a Xbox page… this will be for listing the games that I have. But don't expect much; it's still new for me, but I may get tired of it later. So far, though, it's been really cool.
In other news, I've just been plugging away at work and trying to keep things sane. The guitar playing is really coming along.
Christmas 2003 pictures now on-line
I finally managed to scan some pictures from Christmas. While we were celebrating, I took pictures using my film camera instead of the digital. I was actually impressed with how well the pictures came out. I've only just begun scanning pictures, so consider the page a work in progress. Click here to see pictures of Isabel and Madeline. When I have a chance, I'll have to learn how to clean up the script so the pictures fit in the windows properly.
Packers beat the Seahawks
I'm at it again with another soapbox article. Want to know why it's important to have good writing skills? I'll explain this month (hopefully).
If you follow NFL football, you know that the Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday with an interception in overtime (great job, Al Harris!). This Sunday the Packers play the Philadelphia Eagles. Although it will be a struggle, I think that they have what it takes to win. Here's to the Super Bowl!
Packers in the playoffs, Jackson guitars
Happy New Year! After watching the Green Bay Packers defeat the Denver Broncos and the Arizona Cardinals miraculously pull off a down-to-the-wire touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings, I'm happy to announce that the Packers start off today in the playoffs as their division champion! What's cooler is that my parents are in Lambeau to watch today's Wild Card Game against the Seattle Seahawks. As long-time season-ticket holders, it's the first time they have ever received tickets for the playoffs. Unfortunately, Green Bay's weather is expected to get no warmer than 19-degrees (Fahrenheit), with a chance of snow. Fortunately, the Packers are historically a great cold-weather team.
And, as I promised, my New Year's Resolutions are available in My Soapbox. I've also added a new link to My Links: Jackson Guitars. Fender Musical Instruments bought out Jackson/Charvel during 2003, but hasn't changed the way guitars are made in their factory. Jackson is making the same great guitars that it made when an up-and-coming Randy Rhoads asked it to make him a custom guitar. My next dream guitar is a Jackson Soloist SL-1 with Snakeskin finish!

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Campus Living Villages and partners win Student Accommodation Development of the Year award
February 26, 2020Read More
Campus Living Villages (CLV) has taken over full management of operations at the newly-constructed Bagot Street Blocks D and E in Birmingham. The property, which is home to 492 beds, complements existing blocks (A, B, C) at the older Bagot Street site and further strengthens their presence in a city centre that is hugely popular among the student community.
The high-end property, which has a retail space on the ground floor, is located on the same street as the existing blocks, bringing the total bed numbers to 1,148.
Both city centre properties are managed by CLV on behalf of Arlington Investors (Arlington). Practical completion took place on 1 August, further strengthening the student accommodation provider's UK portfolio.
John Georgakis, CLV's interim UK CEO, said: "We are very excited to expand our presence in Birmingham. This next phase allows for further investment in the area and complements the other assets in our portfolio. CLV is now responsible for letting the property – situated close to Aston University – in preparation for the September intake of residents, ahead of the start of the new academic year. The unveiling of the new blocks will be marked at an official launch in October 2018."
The development comprises 442 cluster apartments and 50 studios across two towers, one at 16 storey's and one at 11, bringing the total number of Arlington-owned beds in Birmingham to 1,752. The site was acquired in 2016 as part of a deal which also included seven operational assets across Birmingham, Cheltenham, Exeter and Gloucestershire. Student accommodation specialist Campus Living Villages (CLV) has been appointed operator to manage Bagot Street 2.
Bagot Street 2 is located opposite Arlington's existing Birmingham asset, Bagot Street 1. Both sites are less than a five-minute walk from Aston University and under a 10-minute walk from Birmingham city centre. Belgrave View to the south of the city centre is Arlington's third asset in Birmingham.
Watkins Jones Group was the main contractor on Bagot Street 2 and Arcadis LLP acted as Employers Agent to Arlington.
Sean McKeown, Managing Director of Arlington Advisors, said: "Reaching practical completion on our first development site ahead of schedule is a fantastic result and an exciting company milestone. With our partner CLV managing the asset on our behalf, we're looking forward to welcoming students to the development for the 2018/19 academic year.
"From an investor perspective, the fundamentals underpinning Birmingham's student housing market remain attractive, characterised by favourable supply and demand dynamics. In addition, together with our partner CLV, we maintain close ties and strong relationships with universities in the city. Our active investment strategy means we're well-positioned to add good quality assets in well-connected locations to Arlington's portfolio. We remain committed to this strategy which has been highly effective in delivering strong returns to our investors."
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He looked so familiar. but the two passersby who stopped a bald man last December on the steps of Rockefeller Center in New York City weren't sure who he was. That imperial nose, the batwing ears, those bore- into-your-soul eyes ... "You're a movie star, right?" they asked. Ben Kingsley smiled and quietly replied, "Yes." Their confusion didn't surprise Vadim Perelman, who directed Kingsley's new film, House of Sand and Fog, and was with him at the time. Over the past 40 years, the British actor has morphed into many larger-than-life figures Moses, Hamlet, Gandhi. "He embodies his characters," says...


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Family Photos at Fly'n B Park in Highlands Ranch
Sunday, November 3, 2013
I had the privilege to take photos of a very sweet family this weekend. We went to Fly'n B Park in Highlands Ranch and the fall colors were still just gorgeous. It was very early in the morning when we met up, and I wouldn't have been surprised if there was still frost on the ground, but I'm so happy that the family braved the elements to capture this season of their lives before they welcome a new baby this spring.
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Bear Creek Park 13750 – 88 Avenue North Surrey
This water spray park has water guns, parent seating, spray poles, and a special area with gentle-flowing water for the little ones. Push buttons are available, and the park is large with standard amenities, including a mini-train to ride (check times it runs).
Cloverdale Athletic Park 6330 168 Street Cloverdale
This park has a great water spray park as well as tennis and basketball courts, a baseball diamond, a nice turf field, and is good for all ages.
Erma Stephenson Park 15920 – 110 Avenue Guildford & Fraser Heights
This water park has a nautical theme with mast spray jets, a fishing boat, custom fish and fish loops, and fun water cannons for blasting each other. Push buttons are available between 10AM-9PM. Picnic tables and open grassy areas, as well as picnic shelters and washrooms are available, as well as a soccer field and baseball diamond.
Fleetwood Park 15802 – 80 Avenue Fleetwood
This is a large park with plenty of facilities. The water park is great fun, although some people have reported that the toddler section does not work. Still, washrooms are available, there is a nice kids play area, flourishing gardens, tennis and basketball court, walking/biking trail, and picnic shelters.
Goldstone Park 5850 – 146 Street Newton
Fantastic little water park for the kids, plus a walking path that surrounds the green area. Public washrooms and parking lot available, plus a soccer field.
Hawthorne Park 10513 – 144 Street North Surrey
This little community park has a water park, playground, picnic area, plus 1-2 hour walking trails and a duck pond.
Hazelgrove Park 7080 -190 Street Cloverdale
Younger trees surround this park, and includes a water park, playground, and well maintained washrooms (wheelchair accessible). There is room for recreational sports such as basketball and tennis as well.
Newton Athletic Park 7395 – 128 Street Newton
This waterpark is favoured by kids, and the playground/play structure is really nice. Included are washrooms nearby, a great field for tournaments (like soccer), and a well-padded running track field.
Newton Wave Pool 13730 72 Avenue Newton
For a small fee this water park features a giant wave pool plus two large waterslides. There is even a toddler pool, and a hot tub and swimming pool. Dressing rooms and washrooms/showers are available, plus lockers (bring quarters) inside near the pool. No concessions available, but you can spend hours here and enjoy yourself thoroughly.
The Langley Events Centre 101-7888 200 Street Langley
Locals love this water park, which includes a jungle gym playground outside. Some of the other features consist of an arena bowl, gymnastics centre, 3 FIBA regulation size courts, a fitness centre, and the Willoughby Community Centre. Outside of this centre is the Willoughby Waterpark for the kids.
Unwin Park 13313 – 68th Avenue Newton
This park is great for all ages. There is a public pool outside, plus a spray park, spray guns, splash pad, and a playground. Tables to eat at are also available.
Best Water Park in Cloverdale
Cloverdale is a suburb of Surrey, British Columbia, and offers a number of water parks in the area—including neighboring sections (Fraser Heights, Newton, etc.). Below are some of the top water parks in Cloverdale and nearby localities.
Dates and Times
Most parks will be open during summertime between May 19 and September 29, from 10AM-8PM, but you may want to check with the park before going to make sure. Typically, if it is above 20o C (68o F) you can push the buttons at spray parks to make the water spray and enjoy some fun in the sun! Some of these parks are free while others require an entry fee.
Important Note
Regarding the Cloverdale Athletic Park and the South Surrey Athletic Park, they will both be undergoing renovations in 2017 and should open again September 1st.


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Women still earn 74 cents on the male dollar in Canada, and according to Ontario's Minister of the Status of Women, Indira Naidoo-Harris, that's "not acceptable."
"It's troubling in this day and age that we still need to bring attention to the gender wage gap," said Naidoo-Harris. "Bottom line, women's work is still greatly undervalued; the gap persists [and] it must be closed."
Naidoo-Harris was at Ryerson's Ted Rogers School of Management on March 31 to speak at Ontario's Next Steps Towards Women's Economic Empowerment conference.
The goal of the conference was to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ontario's Pay Equity Act, as well as call for activism to further women's economic empowerment.
"It's a time to celebrate how far we've come, but it's also a time to think about how far we still have to go."
Naidoo-Harris is Ontario's first Minister of the Status of Women. Premier Kathleen Wynne appointed her in January, at the same time that the government created a stand-alone ministry for women to build gender equality across Ontario.
Naidoo-Harris said the ministry's goal is to have women make up at least 40 per cent of all appointments to every provincial board and agency in Ontario by 2019.
"The challenge of economic empowerment is real, it's a serious problem," said Naidoo-Harris. "Gender equality is something our government believes in very strongly and we are taking important steps to strengthen the representation of women in leadership roles."
Women represent 51 per cent of Ryerson's staff and faculty and 54 per cent of its student population, yet this ratio isn't necessarily seen at other universities.
Naidoo-Harris said it especially isn't seen in Ontario's business sector and that she hopes the new ministry will change that. She also acknowledges, however, that there is still some way to go before further change is reached.
"We are in 2017 and, let's face it, we're not where we should be," said Naidoo-Harris. "There's more work to be done … We can't just be a boys club; it's a human beings club – one that we all belong to."


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Stuff Happens
What would you do if you found out that your heart surgeon graduated at the bottom of his or her class? What if a creepy homeless guy followed you home? These and other scenarios are yours to muddle over in the game Stuff Happens. Which one do you think is the worst thing that could happen?


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The Bot Problem is Getting Worse and Nike Has the Only Answer (So Far)
Not long ago, Newcastle-based streetwear retailer END. Clothing revealed its intentions to stand fast on the front lines of the war against bots, with its new "Launches" system that was touted as bot-proof. The announcement was widely covered across the blogosphere, including here on the e-pages of Highsnobiety, as the latest in a string of bulletins signaling a call to arms within the retail industry.
In the past year or so, brands as well as retailers have been rallying against the use of bots during online sneaker releases, not limited to Supreme, Nike, adidas and other smaller retailers. The battle is waging on, and while sneakerheads are often S.O.L. when release day comes around, stores and brands are still seeing their stock fly off shelves faster than is humanly possible.
Bots Made Easy
To understand why this is happening, we first need to understand what a bot is and how it works.
First, some websites already write their own "bot code" of some sort. Used as a programming tool for quality-assurance purposes, this is known as acceptance testing. These bots are operated internally by the online stores themselves to run a suite of tests every time the site's code is updated, making sure the store is running in top shape.
Essentially, the bot enters the front-end of the store, runs an automated add-to-cart scenario and then checks out. This is done to make sure there will be no technical problems with the site once the product is actually released. One of the most common tools for writing codes meant to evaluative a script in this way is Selenium, which isn't positioned as a bot tool for buying sneakers, but can easily be used to automate such a task.
This test is exactly how bots are abused by others to gain "backdoor" access to sneaker releases. While bots are usually hundreds of lines of intricate code that keep changing and evolving, others use as little as 10 lines of code to defeat an e-commerce backend that may have cost months of work and hundreds of thousands of dollars to create.
The reality is, there is no secret black market where bots are bought and sold, companies like AIO Bot and NikeShoeBot plainly purvey their services, advertising which websites – from renowned sneaker boutiques like Concepts and Hanon, to bigger names like Foot Locker – are supported.
The Bot Plot Thickens
Bots complete these commands in mere microseconds, far faster than any human could select an item and add to cart. Interestingly enough, one particular measure taken by Supreme was to automatically block any order that didn't dwell at checkout long enough, assuming these orders were placed by bots. Unfortunately, the New York brand soon encountered an unexpected problem: some Supreme veterans were simply insanely quick at checking out, causing the temporary system to reject their orders. With the impending online-only release of Supreme's new Air Max 98 pack, it will be interesting to see how the New York skate giant handles things.
An even deeper problem than this, however, comes when the product is pre-loaded onto a given site a few days ahead of its release. This allows bots to find product IDs for each size and automatically add the product to cart before the release. The only step left is to head to checkout when the product is finally launched.
Software engineer and sneakerhead James Murphy, reveals, "I can tell you with 100% confidence, any non-lottery site is bottable. Sometimes even finding the link for the purchase is easy with a bot, for example with YEEZY Supply and MR PORTER, or sometimes you just need the bot to click around, in the case of Supreme."
Any e-commerce page hosted with Shopify is notoriously easy for bots to hook into, but your favorite sneaker stores aren't the only businesses being victimized, as it's been widely reported that bots of a more complex nature have been used to infiltrate Ticketmaster since 2011, and even in the stock market, through a method called "high-frequency trading."
Nike Leading the Way
The fact of the matter is: the problem is only likely to become worse. Any e-commerce framework that operates on a "first-come, first-served" basis is a perfect target for bots, as computers are indisputably faster than humans at clicking. In a word, as long as people pay resell prices, bots will rule.
The only true way to block out bots is by implementing a lottery or raffle system that requires pre-entry information such as shipping details. For YEEZY drops, adidas is using a system similar to this, although even the Three Stripes' e-commerce setup is susceptible to "backdoor" access. In the past, the "add to cart" URL found on adidas.com was located by bots, which allowed people to figuratively jump the queue. These links were then sold for hundreds of dollars. It remains to be seen if adidas is able to combat this method for future YEEZY releases, but for now, you can view the entire YEEZY product list here.
Even though some sites speak of "leveling the playing field for genuine sneaker fans," as of now the only system that is truly bot-proof and crash-proof is Nike's SNKRS, which is in many ways perfect because payment is entered ahead of time, and Nike charges you automatically if you win.
It seems like the Swoosh has presented the only viable answer at this point in time. As the situation evolves, however, new and more innovative solutions will be required to truly regulate how we are buying sneakers. Here's hoping every retailer can win the battle against our robot overlords.
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SET 1: Happy Birthday to You [1], Simple Twist Up Dave, Sing a Song, Push On 'Til the Day, O-o-h Child, Curlew's Call, Small Axe, Alive Again, Drifting, Last Tube, Black Dog
SET 2: The Devil Went Down to Georgia, Mr. Completely, Sultans of Swing, The Way I Feel, Mozambique, Night Speaks to a Woman, Sweet and Dandy, Ether Sunday -> Percussion Parade
No known setlist
SET 1: Ya Mar, Poor Heart, Funky Bitch, Back on the Train, Water in the Sky, Possum[1]
SET 1: Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad [1], Love the One You're With[1], Friend of the Devil[1], Rocky Top[1], Turn On Your Love Light[1]
No known setlist
SET 1: Llama, Foam, Horn, My Mind's Got a Mind of its Own > Sample in a Jar, Divided Sky, Mound > Ya Mar, Poor Heart, Stash, Golgi Apparatus
SET 2: Also Sprach Zarathustra > Tweezer -> Walk Away > Sparkle > It's Ice > Contact > Possum[1], Paul and Silas[2] > The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday[2] > Avenu Malkenu[2] > Rocky Top[2]
ENCORE: Free Bird
SET 1: Runaway Jim, Foam, Sparkle, Stash, Rift, You Enjoy Myself[1], Llama[2], Funky Bitch[3]
SET 1: Jam [1] > Lord, Help Me to Be[1] > Elmore's Boogie[1] > Super Boogie/Hong Kong Blues[1]
March 27, 1993
25 years ago
Warfield Theatre
Set 1: Llama, Guelah Papyrus, Rift, Stash, Reba, My Friend, My Friend[1], Uncle Pen, Sample in a Jar, I Didn't Know[2], David Bowie[3]
Set 2: Buried Alive > Halley's Comet > It's Ice > Bouncing Around the Room, Chalk Dust Torture, The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday > Avenu Malkenu > The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday > Mike's Song > I Am Hydrogen > Weekapaug Groove, Hold Your Head Up > Cracklin' Rosie > Hold Your Head Up, Poor Heart > Golgi Apparatus
Encore: The Squirming Coil, Carolina
[1] Beginning featured Trey on acoustic guitar.
[2] Fish on trombone.
[3] All Fall Down signal in intro.
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CVS/pharmacy #7170
Client / Owner
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Graycor Construction
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Assisting CVS/pharmacy in its effort to build its drugstores nationwide, Graycor has currently constructed 70 new CVS stores in the Midwest and Southwest regions and, most recently, California. The projects have included a mix of new construction and build-out of retail space. Drawing on significant retail experience, building on fast-track schedules and managing multiple locations simultaneously, Graycor completed each of the stores by their planned opening dates.
In addition to an aesthetic exterior façade, each of the stand-alone buildings includes a store-dedicated parking lot, a full-service pharmacy with drive-through window access, as well as a food mart and, in select stores, a photo lab. The projects also included installation of a walk-in cooler and freezer in each of the stores.


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Interview with Elliot Bradshaw
Elliot Bradshaw is one of our talented team riders, we wanted to know a little bit more about our Australian guy. So we asked him a couple of questions...
Q: Hey Elliot, how do you feel today? Any planned session?
A: G'day, I'm feeling good. I had a crazy session this afternoon. We had a cross off sea breeze that was super gusty with awesome kickers, then a wild storm came through and knocked me around a bit. It was fun tho, I landed a new trick so I was super happy.
Q: You are from Yeppoon, a small town in central Queensland, right? What is it like? Do you recommend your home town to the kitesurf community?
A: Yeppoon has possibly the best flatwater spot in Australia! Flatwater as far as you can see, with wind almost every day in summer, not strong but 20knots is the norm. We have about 15 people at my local stretched over 20km of coast so crowds, there is none. Lately I've stepped away from freestyle and moved out into the surf and kickers along the beaches. God I love this place!
Q: We loved and posted your cover shoot for Freedom Kitesurfing Magazine on our Instagram account. Can you tell us some interesting details about this shooting?
A: This was an awesome afternoon, everything just came together! I met a guy a month before hand up north, and he is an amazing photographer. He was on his way down the coast and stopped in for the day. Tide was right, wind was 20knots. There were only 3 people out in the flats, me, my friend mark and the photographer Matt Stevens. The sun was setting, so we pulled out the rail off the top of my ute and scored a sunset rail session.
Q: Do you practice any other sports, other than kitesurf?
A: Sure do! I do just about everything you can think of, from rock climbing to skating, from fishing to surfing. I don't mind kicking back in front of the PS4 and playing some call of duty ether.
Q: Kitesurfing can be tough sometimes; we've all already experienced some hard landings. Can you talk about your biggest crash?
A: I've had a few big crashes, but the one that comes to mind was a front blind mobe. I crashed hard and popped my shoulder out of place and that tore my labrum. I regret that now because I was really tired and sore that day and I was just about to pack up when I said to myself "just one more". I'll never say those words ever again
Q: Could you tell us a good story from your last trip?
A: My last trip was at the "Australian kite surfari" where I met the photographer, an amazing place in far North Queensland. It has the most consistent trade winds in Australia, pure white sand and crystal clear water. And when the wind wasn't blowing we would go out fishing or cruse around on the kite buggys. It's built on Aboriginal land, so you need permission to enter. So the only crowds are you and your friends. Definitely a place worth visiting. Didn't see any crocodiles either so that was a bonus.
Q: What are your goals for this 2016 year?
A: I definitely want to get into the photography side of kiteboarding. Build more rails, Improve my riding, more travel!
OK!! Now we want you to respond the quickest you can to this series of questions…Ready – Let's Go!
One word to describe yourself? Extreme
Winter or summer? Definitely summer
Facebook or Twitter? Instagram elliot.b.kite
Best tricks? Always love a decent back mobe
You are very proud of? My 2 year old daughter. She is just as crazy as her dad
Your kitesurf heroes? Eric Riensta and Andre Philip. Those guys have so much style
Last craziest party? Australia Day this week was hectic. Listening to the triple J hottest 100 countdown, and 30 meter make shift slip and slide drinking game race. I've been sore all week.
Last word to close the interview? Thank you to my wife for putting up with me every day.


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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Multi-tasking Moms and Stirred Up Spirits
10 comments:
- cabinart said...
Cool, Jennifer! It belongs by your coffee pot, of course. 8-) Thanks for letting me know and for the link!
- September 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM
- Jennifer Dougan said...
Hi Jana,
The second print is framed and there too but it didn't fit in the photo. I still need to paint the kitchen wall someday, so their location feels incomplete somehow.
I smile when I see them, and think of you. Thanks!
- September 13, 2012 at 2:44 PM
- Wise Hearted said...
Since we are empty nesters I don't do as much multi tasking as I use to. But I must tell you I miss teh hustle and bustle have small children around. I get weepy when it's time for school to start, miss picking out tablets, pencil , notebooks with my kids. Will look forward to when my stateside Grand children go to school.
I am studying in the book of James again. I say again because this will be the second time this year. God continue to tell me there is more for me to learn.
Blessings my sister.
- September 13, 2012 at 2:58 PM
- Pam said...
Endurance. Trust. Words He's speaking to me in this season of waiting on Him for open doors. Love your heart of prayer here, amidst all your multi-tasking...
- September 14, 2012 at 10:13 PM
- breakfastinmoscow said...
Jen, thanks for the verse - I've never thought of it that way before...it also makes me think of what I should be allowing to stir up my spirit. all too often I'm more moved by what annoys me than anything else...!
- September 17, 2012 at 9:45 AM
- AmyAlves said...
Thanks for sharing a good example of action and reflection girl! ~ Blessings out, Amy :)
- September 17, 2012 at 2:46 PM
- Jennifer Dougan said...
I can imagine the same feelings of longing and missing, during new school year bustles once my kids are gone. I still buy myself a new notebook each year too. :)
James is a rich book, and very convicting, huh?
- September 17, 2012 at 7:55 PM
- Jennifer Dougan said...
Trust and endurance... those are great words. I'd love to hear more about this season of waiting you're in. I've been in those too...
- September 17, 2012 at 7:57 PM
- Jennifer Dougan said...
Those are usually the first things that stir my spirit too, sadly! I understand.
- September 17, 2012 at 7:58 PM
- Jennifer Dougan said...
Thanks, Amy. It's always nice to have you in the discussions too.
- September 17, 2012 at 7:58 PM


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Happy 5769! Today is Rosh Hashanah (literally, the head of the year), starting the new year for us Jewish folks. I want to wish all of you — Jewish and non-Jewish — a sweet and healthy new year.
What's better than having two opportunities each year to think about what's happened and correct the course for the months to come. I'm lucky that way.
But what I love most about Rosh Hashanah — beyond the too-rare chance to stop and reflect — are the rituals so central to our family's Rosh Hashanah story: Coming together, remembering last year and those before and eating the foods we've always celebrated with (a round challah to symbolize the head of the year, apples and honey for a sweet year and all the typical Jewish treats from chicken soup and gefilte fish to that good old Manischewitz).
We'll be celebrating with a crowd of 20 friends and family members tonight, enjoying all and looking forward to the year to come. Beginning with an easy clean up since we're using paper plates (eco-friendly, of course)!
Ironically, in ancient times Rosh Hashanah marked the beginning of the economic year as well. Couldn't be a more auspicious time to get healthy that way too, if there's any way we can.
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Labors of Love
(Literary Masterpieces, Volume 15)
In a New York Times Book Review column in 1967, R. V. Cassill wrote that "Of all the arts, fiction is the one which most broadly connects the homely, private, errant, ridiculous and immature phases of our lives with the ripened abstractions of philosophy." In his most recent novel, Labors of Love, Cassill makes just such a "broad connection," but the reader may not be convinced that the "homely, private, errant, ridiculous and immature phases" of Cassill's protagonist are convincingly connected with the "ripened abstractions of philosophy."
At the end of Labors of Love, Troy Slater has what one must judge as an epiphany. Cassill writes,... in the change that had come over him, past and present tense had no useful distinction. Now he loved everyone he had ever loved, back to his eighth grade crush on one Pamela Stone. But love had ceased to be an appetite. He wanted to possess nothing that would stand in the way of his duty.
Unfortunately, Cassill has not made very clear what Slater's duty is, and it remains unclear whether Slater has achieved selflessness or is merely rationalizing his old habit of doing what he wants to do.
A page earlier, Cassill writes that Slater could not save his children "by love or caution." To save the children, himself, or his wife, he must do "something more radical." Then, "To be faithful to his little family, he had first to be faithful to the decision that would dissolve it." Again, the reader looks for necessary—and logical—connections. What are the forces at work which justify this paradox? Has Cassill demonstrated this necessity, or merely asserted it?
The question is not whether Cassill, or his fictional character, believes what Cassill writes, but whether the novel embodies these meanings. Gratuitous realizations, no matter how high-minded, can neither delight nor instruct. An epiphany must contain realization inherent in the stuff of the fictional experience.
The fault with Labors of Love is not with the writer's craft but with his grasp. What this fine writer has achieved in twenty chapters of good, often delightful, writing is essentially trivial, and no amount of philosophic "realization" can save the book from that triviality. The plot involves Troy Slater's rekindled desire, or need, to write. Ostensibly, the violent death of a beautiful, mysterious woman he scarcely knows has something to do with his return to the typewriter. His relationships with two women—his wife and his mistress—also appear to be catalysts, but the reader may have trouble in discerning anything like necessary connections between these several story threads.
The opening page of the novel establishes Slater's paralysis. Slater's daughter Ursula accuses him of not reading. He is on the deck of his Truro summer home "with his eyes fixed on the great blue emptiness of the Cape Cod sky." His wife, Nancy, is off at Harvard taking a business course, and, although Troy Slater regularly hides behind the excuse of work, he is reading not manuscripts but "the signs of the times." He is, Cassill tells the reader, looking "for an exception in the small print," and Slater's imagination has provided an angel in the sky signaling appropriate warnings. Even here, however, Cassill goes further than the situation warrants. Slater thinks of writing his story and can think only of "a fictional ending with decisive violence ... as a resolution to the grim absurdity about to stifle him."
The grim absurdity turns out to be no more real than the angel in the sky. Troy's mistress, a younger woman named Margaret Gill, has indicated her intention to abandon their love nest in Cincinnati and return to New York "to be near you until you have settled with Nancy." Margaret's decision threatens to disrupt Troy's idyllic situation, but he is in no danger from "the grim absurdity" Cassill speaks of. Nothing is "about to stifle him." Cassill's first chapter engages the reader's...
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Asa 1000 GTASA 1000 GT coupe Original matching numbers ASA, 1965, 99.479km. This miniature Ferrari that does not need explanation for the connoisseur. This example was delivered originally in Europe and is still in the original colours, just as it left the factory. Silver grey with black leather interior. In very good condition optically and technically. Completely restored in 2009 - 2011, this is documented. One off ca. 95 produced. Becker mexico radio, tripmaster. Price: €175.000,--
Rolls Royce Corniche 1970, LHDRolls Royce Corniche 1970 LHD Corniche drop head coupe (convertible) H.J. Mulliner Park Ward. Left hand drive, early model with the slim bumpers and the rounded edges. Good colour combination of burgundy with tan interior and hood. Chassis DRX 9551, fitted with the 6.75 litre engine. Dutch registration since 1996, recently new technical check. This car had a lot of work carried out recently, including rebuild of all brake calipers, new rear brake discs, radiator and lots more. A description is available. The front seats show their age, you can leave them with paina or we can reupholster them. This…
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I want to take the best photograph of you that you have ever seen.
You probably have some questions.
What would I wear?
I help you that. I can guide you through your own wardrobe, if you want to order or buy something new or if you want to rent something for a certain look. I have a few pieces in various sizes but don't worry, I help style every session during the consultation appointment.
Why do I need so many portraits of myself?
I want to empower you to see yourself as a strong, beautiful woman. I can bring out your best assets, the spark in your eye and tell your story. Everyone should exist in photos. Full stop. You deserve this and so does your family.
Do I need to buy a whole new wardrobe before the shoot?
Nope. Some of the best portraits are in every day clothes. You want to look like you, the best possible version of you and I will help you with that. I have a number of pieces in the studio to supplement your wardrobe.
Will I look fat? Ugly? Old?
No. I am experienced in lighting, posing and styling to make you look and feel amazing!
Can I include my husband and/or kids?
Of course! I usually suggest inviting them to come half way through the session. If you kids are really young then they need to come with a relative or Dad so that he can whisk them away when they are done.
Can you make me look like I stepped out of a magazine?
Yes! I always have a make up artist on hand to make you camera ready. We work together to get the right look and lighting to get the results.
Do you shoot in a Vanity Fair style?
I can. I love that style and if you do too then we are going to get along great!
Do you include professional hair and make up?
Yes! I want you to be pampered from the minute you arrive at the studio. Professional make-up means that you are camera ready, you will look and feel amazing (and should probably make sure to arrange a date night after your shoot). When you feel beautiful then the camera sees that confidence.
I don't know how to pose. Can you help me with that?
Of course. That is my job and I love it.
I don't like to dress up. Can I wear jeans and a T shirt?
Yes! We plan that in the consultation. I photograph all women. In all styles and just the way you want to be seen. You tell me how you want to be photographed.
I am no spring chicken. Do I need portraits?
Yes! Everyone needs portraits no matter how old, how curvy or how "photogenic". It is my job to take portraits of you that stop you in your tracks.


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I remember when we met,
I gave you a dollar.
You told me that you're a vet,
My praises you did holler.
Next day when I brought you more,
A tear came to your eye,
You asked me this: "I do implore,
Did you fall from the sky?"
A few days hence, I had some scratch,
I gave you more cash.
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This seventh day I left no jack,
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While liberal media members try to make the case that six years as mayor and less than two years as governor isn't enough experience to be vice president, shouldn't they be just as concerned about whether less than two years as senator qualifies one to be president?
After all, just days after winning his U.S. Senate seat in 2004, Barack Obama said he didn't have enough experience to sit in the White House.
As he basically threw his hat in the presidential ring during an October 22, 2006, appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," it means that less than 22 months in the Senate is all he needed to be more qualified than he felt he was roughly two years prior.
Here's what Obama said on November 8, 2004, when asked why he'd already ruled out running for president in 2008 (video embedded right):
You know, I am a believer in knowing what you're doing when you apply for a job. And I think that if I were to seriously consider running on a national ticket, I would essentially have to start now, before having served a day in the Senate. Now, there are some people who might be comfortable doing that, but I'm not one of those people.
Hmmm. So, in November 2004, Obama didn't feel that he knew what he was doing well enough to be president. Yet, on October 22, 2006, he had the following exchange with Tim Russert:
MR. RUSSERT: You've been a United States senator less than two years, you don't have any executive experience. Are you ready to be president?
SEN. OBAMA: Well, I'm not sure anybody is ready to be president before they're president. You know, ultimately, I trust the judgment of the American people that, in, in any election, they sort it through. And that's, you know, we have a long and rigorous process, and, you know, should I decide to run, if I ever did decide to run, I'm confident that I'd be run through the paces pretty good, including on MEET THE PRESS.
MR. RUSSERT: Well, nine months ago, you were on this program and I asked you about running for president. And let's watch and come back and talk about it.
(Videotape, January 22, 2006):
MR. RUSSERT: When we talked back in November of '04, after your election, I said, "There's been enormous speculation about your political future. Will you serve your full six-year term as a United States senator from Illinois?" Obama: "Absolutely."
SEN. OBAMA: I will serve out my full six-year term. You know, Tim, if you get asked enough, sooner or later you get weary and you start looking for new ways of saying things, but my thinking has not changed.
MR. RUSSERT: But, but--so you will not run for president or vice president in 2008?
SEN. OBAMA: I will not.
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MR. RUSSERT: You will not.
SEN. OBAMA: Well, the--that was how I was thinking at that time. And, and, you know, I don't want to be coy about this, given the responses that I've been getting over the last several months, I have thought about the possibility. But I have not thought it--about it with the seriousness and depth that I think is required. My main focus right now is in the '06 and making sure that we retake the Congress. After oh--after November 7, I'll sit down and, and consider it, and if at some point, I change my mind, I will make a public announcement and everybody will be able to go at me.
MR. RUSSERT: But it's fair to say you're thinking about running for president in 2008?
SEN. OBAMA: It's fair, yes.
MR. RUSSERT: And so when you said to me in January, "I will not," that statement is no longer operative.
SEN. OBAMA: The--I would say that I am still at the point where I have not made a decision to, to pursue higher office, but it is true that I have thought about it over the last several months.
MR. RUSSERT: So, it sounds as if the door has opened a bit.
SEN. OBAMA: A bit.
So, what experience did Obama get between January 2005 when he was sworn into the Senate and October 2006 that suddenly made him qualified to be president?
Maybe more important, given what he said on November 8, 2004, shouldn't this be a question media are regularly asking of the man that is one election away from the White House?
Or are such questions only saved for Republican vice presidential candidates?
As an aside, when ABC's Charles Gibson interviewed Obama on November 1, 2007, there was absolutely no mention of what the junior senator from Illinois said of his lack of experience in 2004.
I wonder why.


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The Flyers agreed to an entry-level contract with Union forward, Mike Vecchione. As the all-time leader in goals for Union college, this was a great signing for organizational depth.
Vecchione is a two-way center with a goal-scoring ability. He is able to lead a rush and play defense as well. Since Hakstol was introduced as head coach of the Flyers, Hextall is set on stacking the line-up with two-way forwards. With the way the NHL is currently transforming, size is not a major issue as it once was. Speed and skill is the new NHL.
This off-season is CRITICAL for the future of this franchise. With next year being year 4 under the Hextall regime, look for this process to finally take some shape.
Expiring contracts and the Vegas expansion draft will also help get rid of unwanted contracts.
I am not running them out of town, but Giroux and Voracek both have very expensive contracts that could hinder any big name players being signed over the next few years, especially with other contracts like Simmonds expiring.
As the season winds down, there are many questions about the abundance of extra forwards the Flyers will have competing for a spot this Summer during training camp. The abundance of talent should spark major competition between players that are trying to reach their goal of making the professional roster.
With Matt Read out for the rest of the season, look for Mike Vecchione to join the Flyers, although he will most likely not be playing tonight against the Devils.
One thing is for certain, Flyers faithful are ready for the Las Vegas expansion draft to be over with. With a player taken, this will give Hextall and the fans better outlook on what the possible line up will be next season.
Oskar Lindbolm is almost certain to make the roster, and with players like Schultz and Del Zotto most likely moving on from the organization, it is time for Sam Morin and Travis Sanheim to make the leap.
Until the draft is over and Summer camps begin to close, everything is purely speculation, and with an abundance of talent, that is a good thing.


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There has been a glut of news lately about the increasing severity of climate change, including this one reported just yesterday about the rise of sea temperatures. I have been thinking a lot about it, and while I have been concerned for decades (at least since I read Earth in the Balance back in the early 90s), this month I went to my first local chapter meeting of Citizens Climate Lobby. While we went around the room and shared our reasons for joining CCL, I was struck by how many of the people in the room mentioned the health ramifications of climate change.
If you think climate change is a hoax or isn't going to affect you, I can't help you. Clearly, you are "fact-challenged." For the rest of us living in the reality-based world, the threats are real and imminent. The current administration, not exactly known for its embrace of science (or reality), published the second half of the Fourth National Climate Assessment 2017/2018 in November and while it is full of dire news, I'd like to focus on just the health aspects of climate change.
"Impacts from climate change on extreme weather and climate-related events, air quality, and the transmission of disease through insects and pests, food, and water increasingly threaten the health and well-being of the American people, particularly populations that are already vulnerable."Fourth National Climate Assessment 2017/2018
You can read the entire report online, and here's a link to the health chapter, but in a nutshell climate change will expose us to extreme heat, poor air quality, reduced food and water quality, changes in infectious agents, and population displacement which in turn will create heat-related illness, cardiopulmonary illness, food/water/vector borne disease, and mental health and stress issues.
Much of the cardiovascular health issues associated with climate change revolve around temperature changes. A recently published study from the University of Michigan suggests "climate change may lead to a significant uptick in heart attacks" because of dramatic changes in outdoor temperature. "Global warming is expected to cause extreme weather events, which may, in turn, result in large day-to-day fluctuations in temperature," said Hedvig Andersson, MD, a cardiology researcher at the University of Michigan and the study's lead author.
There are other studies that suggest the same, and I suspect we'll soon be able to tie actual cardiovascular deaths directly to the effects of climate change. This is of particular interest to me, obviously because of my cardiovascular history, but also because I live in the desert where extreme heat and temperature fluctuations are part of the norm. Maybe I should move to a more temperate location? Oh wait, there may not be any temperate locations as climate change trudges on.
There are other heart-related consequences of climate change as well, such as the fact that increased ozone formation due to higher temperatures harms pulmonary gas exchange and causes stress on the heart and this is associated with heart attacks, increased particulate matter is associated with systematic inflammation, compromised heart function, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and blood vessel dysfunction, and of course stress and anxiety is associated with heart attacks, sudden cardiac death, and stress-related cardiomyopathy. Extreme cold and extreme heat increase hospital admissions for heart-related disorders and disease, such as dysrhythmias and stroke.
Climate change is the single most important issue facing mankind. It has far-reaching consequences for the planet and civilization. But it occurred to me that we're just talking about the tip of the iceberg when we talk about sea-level rise, extreme weather events, drought and even infectious disease. Dirty air alone creates havoc for those already struggling with cardiovascular disease, and when you add in stress and mass migration and all the rest, it may not matter if you have to leave your home in South Florida for higher ground because you might not survive the heat and ozone pollution.
I for one am tired of sitting on the sidelines when it comes to climate change. For too long I've used the excuse that I wasn't sure how best to make an impact, and because of that I haven't made any impact. You can lose your mind researching what we should do about climate change, but I no longer wish to be paralyzed by indecision about how to help. Rather, I'm going to do something — something tangible.
I get a shit ton of eNewsletters and news about climate change. Any given day I may receive a message from The Union of Concerned Scientists, or 350.org, or the Sierra Club. Here's a great list of organizations fighting climate change. It's overwhelming, but with the start of the new year, I decided to pick one and do what I can.
I joined Citizens Climate Lobby because it has a singular focus that is easy to get behind and you can make an impact no matter where you live. And while I am not 100 percent sure a carbon fee and dividend law is the best approach to solving this thing, it's an approach, which is more than most organizations are doing.
There are a lot of ways to get involved with CCL, and at a minimum you can simply stay informed and share news with others. Sometime this month, CCL will reintroduce its bill, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, while it is a long shot to make it to law with the current administration at the helm, we may be able to get enough momentum to make it a priority early in the next administration.
In the meantime, there are other things we can all do. We can fight fracking and other methane emitting causes like factory farming, ride a bike instead of driving all the time, wash clothes in cold water, consume less, personally divest from investments in fossil fuels, and eat more meat-free meals, for example. The point is, everyone can (and should) do something. It's no longer just your kids and grand kids lives that depend on it — your life depends on it too.


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Paul Kane's Cobourg 1833-1834
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Paul Kane represents Northumberland County's rich tradition of resident artists, a tradition that spans the area's history from first settlement to present day. Kane may have found his fortune as the most famous of all Canadian artist-explorers after travelling across North America and abroad, but his powers of observation and portraiture originated more humbly in Cobourg and Northumberland County.
Paul Kane's Portraiture
This Community Memories Exhibit, Paul Kane's Cobourg, 1833-1834 features some of the early portraits that Kane painted to supplement his income as a furniture painter, as well as examples of the furniture typical of Clench furniture makers. Visual images of Cobourg and surrounding Northumberland County, the town's prominent figures and examples of art work done by Paul's wife, Harriet Clench, add context to Kane's work.


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There are still good people in this world
Elisa, Roman's mom
Creature Hub is a YouTube video sensation made up of characters (or Creatures) performing skits and posting to their YouTube channel. Little did the creators know that their number one fan, a 14-year-old boy named Roman from Washington, wished to meet them through Make-A-Wish.
Roman was diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia, a neuromuscular disorder that affects the nervous system and heart at the age of eight after his third grade teacher saw a change in his behavior at school. His teacher said Roman was acting different and seemed to be more clumsy than usual. Roman went to the doctor to see what was wrong and after a year and a half of procedures and tests, his doctor's diagnosed him with the progressive disorder.
Now, 14, Roman is a typical teenage boy who loves to play video games and watch YouTube videos, especially videos created by his favorite YouTube characters, The Creature Hub.
"Roman loves to watch the Creature Hub videos on YouTube," said Roman's mother, Elisa. "The Creature Hub videos consist of 20-year-old guys creating skits that make Roman laugh and keep his mind distracted from his disorder."
When Roman was referred to Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington, he knew instantly what his wish was – to meet the creators of Creature Hub. After Make-A-Wish contacted the creators, Roman and his family flew to Colorado Springs, CO in August for his wish experience to unfold.
After pulling up to the Creature Hub creator's home, Roman, his mother and his younger brother were greeted by Roman's heroes and taken inside to film a new video skit with special guest, Roman!
"You could tell that the Creature Hub guys were very nervous," said Elisa. "This was their first time helping grant a wish and you could tell how much they wanted to make this day extra special for Roman."
Roman was a natural in the Creature Hub skit and the Creatures even included Roman's younger brother, Julian in on the action. After hanging out for a while longer, they all rode together to Dave & Buster's for lunch and games.
"It was very sweet to see the guys so attentive to Roman," said Elisa. "I was an emotional wreck the whole day because I couldn't believe how special they made us all feel. It was nice to see that there are still good people in this world."
Roman and his family flew home to Washington a few days later, bringing home with them memories that will last a lifetime.
"Roman still keeps in touch with some of the Creatures and hopes to remain friends with them," said Elisa. "Emotionally, I have seen a huge difference in my son since the wish. He feels extremely blessed and has been smiling since we left Colorado."
Thank you to everyone at Creature Hub for your kindness and making Roman's wish truly special.
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Showing God's Love to the World…
In Matthew 5:13-16, Christians are called to be "salt and light to the world" by demonstrating Christ's love for mankind through our words, actions, and lives. Here at New Hope Church, we endeavor to share God's love to the world in numerous ways. We invite you to join us for Sunday worship services and discover the blessings that come from serving God and by using the myriad of gifts He provides.
Missions, Outreach, and Projects We Support
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- Delta County Hope House (Local food pantry)
- Fruitful Harvest International Ministry (Church building and missions in the Philippines, Mozambique, and Honduras)
- Birchwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Home (Local nursing home & rehab center)
- "Never Forgotten" Project (Cards for the U.S. military)
- Samaritan's Purse (a nondenominational evangelical Christian International Relief ministry)
- "You Matter" Card Project (Support for abused and battered women & children)
- Hope Ministries of Northeast Texas (Transitional living facility for women & children)


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Band: Primus
Primus have a very distinctive style. It's almost an amalgamation of funk, jazz fusion, metal, and comedy. Best known for the intricate, quirky bass stylings of Less Claypool, Primus quickly became popular with songs like "Jerry Was a Racecar Driver". Their popularity faded as they ventured into more experimental territory, but they continued to push the boundaries of music.
After "Tales From the Punchbowl", drummer Tim Alexander parted ways with the band, citing a disagreement about the musical direction of the band. The next few releases weren't quite the same without him, but new drummer Brian Manta did an adequate job filling some pretty big shoes.
After 1999's Antipop, the band briefly broke up, only to reform in 2003 with original drummer Tim Alexander behind the kit. The DVD/EP set "Animals Should Not Act Like People" was released soon thereafter.
Current (or Last Known) Lineup
|Currently Also In
|Used To Be In
|Guest Appearances
|Tim Alexander
|Attention Deficit
|Les Claypool
|Vocals, Bass
|Blind Illusion
|Larry LaLonde
|Blind Illusion, Possessed
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
Discography (10 Releases)
2003 - Animals Should Not Try To Act Like People (EP/DVD) by Primus
1999 - Antipop by Primus
1998 - Rhinoplasty by Primus
1997 - Brown Album by Primus
1995 - Tales From The Punchbowl by Primus
1993 - Pork Soda by Primus
1992 - Miscellaneous Debris (EP) by Primus
1991 - Sailing the Seas of Cheese by Primus
|Tim Alexander
|Les Claypool
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1990 - Frizzle Fry by Primus
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We have temporarily closed all Denver Botanic Gardens locations. Denver Botanic Gardens' response to COVID-19
Sensory Garden Gem
Created by the 2008 interns and expertly maintained by Horticulturist Angie Andrade-Foster, this delightful water garden features tumbling water and a classical, tiny, red, Marliac waterlily Nymphaea 'Ellisiana' (Hybridizer: Latour-Marliac). This darling garden is beckoning to see you.
Romantic Gardens Pool
The featured Rocky Mountain Legacy (RMLC) waterlilies are displayed here and all are unique, beautiful and Gold Medal winners.
The six hardy RMLC waterlilies are: N. 'Denver' (hyb.: Strawn), N. 'Denver's Delight' (hyb.: Tomocik), N. 'Colorado' (hyb.: Strawn), N. 'Cynthia Ann' (hyb.: Strawn), N. 'Joey Tomocik' (hyb.: Strawn) and 'Attorney Elrod' (hyb.: Tomocik).
The RMLC waterlilies have again performed magnificently all summer and are also displayed in the upper (Victoria) Monet Garden pool.
Magenta, Bowl-Shaped Hardy Waterlily and a Very Special White
N. 'James Brydon' (hyb.: Dreer) is classical and flowering nicely in the Victoria Monet Garden pool. It is one our staple varieties and our Gardens are famous for its exceptional performance, year after year.
In this pool and in the Monet Pond is a pearly white gem. From nearby Berkeley Lake, this very special (unnamed) waterlily, is as charming as it is beautiful.
Note the Olympic colors here (black, blue, green, red and yellow) symbolizing union. Also recognize the many color shades, shapes and forms. There are over 1,700 named waterlily varieties, a reflection of the diversity achieved through hybridization.
A portion of the sales of the vibrant N. 'Pink Ribbon' (hyb.: Songpanich) goes towards combating breast cancer (Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation). In a similar way, a portion of the sales of deep purple N. 'Lindsey Woods' (hyb.: Nelson Water Gardens) goes to the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. These showy waterlilies are on the east side of the Monet Pool at the end of the east-west pathway.
Dramatic Lotuses
Lotuses (Nelumbo cvs.) are tastefully displayed through out the Gardens' pools. The yellowing, plate-like lotus leaves in the Romantic Garden pool are the first sign of a late summer transformation. Shorter days and cooler temperatures echo a push towards dormancy.
On the plus side, the waterlily leaves now take on a new dimension characterized by color changes to red, orange and purple. And the reflections are more dramatic in response to a lowering sun.
The prized hour-glass shaped seed pods remain intact for our visitors to enjoy throughout September. Splash some water on the water resistant leaves and ponder why it is impossible to get them wet. And, discover why.
Fly Trap Feast
Carnivorous Venus Fly Traps (Dionaea muscipula) and pitcher plants (Sarracenia cvs.) are found at both entrances to the Fly Trap Feast. Close to the north entrance is a demonstration display showing the use of aquatic plants as filters, a fine example of sustainability, one of the Gardens' important core values.
Enjoy the lively container gardens here and also tactfully framing the Victoria and Monet pools.
Leisurely Walk and a Celebrated Waterlily
A gentle walk through the Japanese and Gates Gardens might be much appreciated considering all of the excitement in the upper pools. Can you find a hidden bench to rest and dream your heart away?
Leaving our renowned Rock Alpine Garden we find a newly-created peaceful water garden (Birds and Bees Walk) with soothing churning water and another fine specimen of possibly our most astute waterlily, N. 'Denver's Delight'.
Bill Powell/Marge Oleson - Volunteer coordinators, CWGS
Devin Riles - Denver Botanic Gardens Irrigation Specialist
Jermaine Brown - Seasonal Horticulturist
Jim Arneil - Coordinator, Water Blossom Festival
John Bayard - Stealth Volunteer
Len/Doris Freestone - Bernice Pete Peterson Award
Mike Bone - Denver Botanic Gardens Propagator
Associates, Denver Botanic Gardens Associates
City Park Greenhouse
Denver Botanic Gardens Staff
Denver Zoological Gardens
International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society (IWGS)
Victoria Conservancy
Water Gardeners International (WGI)
A final thank you to all who have so kindly contributed to the 2008 water garden displays.
See you at poolside.
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So I've been working hard to get this journal off the ground. I think I've done a great job.
The cover - I used old maps. One from san francisco and the other from san luis obispo. I then printed the text on card stock and glued it with acrylic matte gel. It's the only thing I use to glue now. I've tried others in the past but was not satisfied.
Welcome page - I used water color pencils and crayons. Created a border and used light colors to fill in the middle. I then glued down my fairy, the feathers, clear dots, and her crown. I spray painted it gold and let dry. I used sharpies to color, outline and fill in.
Joy page - I used pigment/chalk pastels for the background. Coated it with clear gesso to seal the page, otherwise it would get all over your hands and other elements. I then added the paper elements. Followed by the acrylic paint used on the borders and left center. I stamped it up with pigment ink and used sharpies and sakura gel pens to fill in and write. I tried a technique with the acrylic paint. I dabbed it with a napkin to get a textured effect. It sort of worked. I didn't love it, so I stamped over it with white, then green dots.
I love how the colors came together. Since my journal has no theme, I was pretty open to what developed on the page. I'm happy, and look forward to sending it out tomorrow.
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I had always believed that if there is one person that I could be honest with, it was me. This meant that I could think about whatever I wanted because it was only a thought. By creating thoughts that contained words of happiness and other words that made me feel good, I was able to create more hopeful thoughts. When I used words that had phrases such as " I can't understand…" or "how come…" and even "why doesn't…" I was creating thoughts of doubt and confusion.
Negative words, through thoughts and spoken out loud, can limit or even block hopeful thoughts and desired results from existing. When I realized the times I had been 'pondering' or 'honest with myself', I had unknowingly created unhappy emotions through confusion and vulnerability. This caused more thoughts and other emotions through unhopeful vibrations. At that same moment, I realized not only can we benefit by thinking before we speak, we are better off when we can think about what we are thinking. Be aware of your thoughts.
By allowing hope filled-thoughts to fill our minds, we can build better lives. The best thing about today's good thoughts is that we are creating happier ways to live as we are right now, today, while creating more happiness for tomorrow.
To sum this up, I share with you the chorus of Sue K. Riley's song "I Am the Thinker"
"I am the thinker who thinks the thought
That changes things that shape my life
I am the thinker who thinks the thought
I have the power to change my life"
Choose words of hope, joy, and love to shape your life. YOU are the thinker who gets to decide on the good thoughts. The power is yours.


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In the past I have suffered with "Road Rage." Okay, who am I kidding? My wife has suffered because of my road rage…
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Have you ever envisioned your own funeral? What do want people say about you once you're gone? Your spouse? Your children? Your co-workers? Your friends?
I always thought that ABBA was the apotheosis of pop music. Apparently I am wrong – it's Justin Bieber!
A family that laughs together, stays together...
Boy did we ever laugh!
On Saturday February 12th, 135 of us gathered in St. Philip's School Gym for a comedy event entitled "My Funny Valentine" with comedians Matt Falk and Victor Enns.
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