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Cate takes stage for all the world
Noisy opponents may dismiss her as the carbon copy Boadicea of climate change rage, but Cate Blanchett is majestically sweeping all before her and was even bold enough to take the carbon tax issue to a night at the theatre. Australia's most internationally lauded actress attended the premiere of the Abbey Theatre's production of Terminus at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday and, as artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company, thought it a good idea to graciously anoint the Irish play, to be sure, to be sure. Start up the fog machine, dim the lights and cue Blanchett. She emerged from the mist-shrouded stage right uttering the words ''Ugh, carbon emissions''. The audience loved it. Meanwhile across the nation in mining central, the Perth radio jock Howard Sattler continued to hard charge Blanchett. ''Her bumbling entrance into this political debate risks reducing her supporter base to a mob of tax-hungry Labor acolytes and fanatical Greenies,'' said Sattler.
More disturbing news that an outbreak of political planking continues to devastate the ranks of New Zealand MPs. Just days after an internet photograph of the Prime Minister, John Key, watching his son Max planking in the official residence went viral, his Revenue Minister, Peter Dunne, went horizontal during a local television show, Back Benches, after the audience started chanting ''Peter, Peter, Peter …'' It was surprising behaviour from Dunne, who over a 27-year parliamentary career has mainly attracted attention for his bouffant hair style and his deep conservative views. But with New Zealand's election due in late November, voters can only expect more attention-seeking behaviour. Meanwhile, the ABC has reported that six mine workers at BHP Billiton's Mount Whaleback iron ore mine in the Pilbara have been sacked for planking or watching it.
The Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, caught up with Pope Benedict XVI, pictured left, in the Vatican for the first time in her new role. The GG thanked the Pope for the Holy See's support of flood victims and discussed the rebuilding of affected communities, including Grantham and Murphys Creek in Queensland. The Pope was presented with an indigenous painting and a document box from Bungendore, on the ACT border, and in return, Bryce received a gold medallion bearing the Pope's image and is staying on to help Romans celebrate the
150th anniversary of the Italian Republic.
More than two months after being routed by NSW voters, Labor seems to have trouble adjusting to the new world order. The office of the Labor leader, John Robertson, issued a press release yesterday in which ''Premier Kristina Keneally'' slammed Barry O'Farrell's plan to dump 128,000 houses and 550,000 people into Sydney's west. Then came more missives promising Labor largesse. From the last weeks of the election campaign, when Labor's sun was slowly sinking in the west, hundreds of people around NSW received Robertson's memory of a time long gone.
The peripatetic troop entertainer, actress and Bollywood presence, Tania Zaetta, is a free woman now that public nuisance changes against her have been dropped. In Southport Magistrates Court on Wednesday police dropped the charges relating to an incident on a Surfers Paradise footpath on March 21. They also said they would not proceed with another charge of obstructing police. The 42-year-old had vigorously denied racially abusing bouncers after she was refused entry to a nightclub. Zaetta said she was pleased the matter had been sorted out sensibly and quickly and was looking forward to promotional work. ''I can now get back to continuing to promote Australia as a great destination for Indian tourists and students, and focus on a new exciting Australian film
I'll be starting in Melbourne in the next few weeks," she said.
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Always happy to hit Tony Abbott where it hurts, the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, asked Bob Hawke to stroll down memory lane and show how history repeats. The former prime minister recalled how the opposition conducted a war of words against his government's proposals for Kakadu National Park. Hawke noted he faced a fear campaign not dissimilar to the one Gillard is now facing over a carbon tax. The past and present prime ministers stood outside Parliament House to give themselves gravitas and Hawke had brought along a copy of a 1991 Herald that carried a front-page story suggesting the miners thought the end of the world was nigh. ''It was going to end the mining industry as we knew it. Investors were going to be frightened off from Australia, they were going to pull up stumps and go away,'' Hawke recalled. ''Now you recognise exactly the same nonsense again. Now I don't mind Tony [Abbott], he's not a bad bloke, but as I said during the [election] campaign he's as mad as a cut snake - and he is, on this issue, totally irresponsible.'' Gillard stood by smiling. You could say she looked like a cat that got the cream except that mention of feline matters is a definite no-no in Canberra this week.
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HAS Paris Hilton, pictured, taken a leaf out of the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard's, 2010 election script? Just as Gillard tried to get real, the famous socialite has promised to show fans ''the real'' Paris in her new reality TV show, The World According to Paris, which premiered in the US on the Oxygen Channel. The show is Hilton's third in the reality genre, and is designed to show the audience a side of the celebrity away from all of the glitz, glamour, and red carpets. ''Just like any other girl, I argue with my boyfriend; I fight with my friends; I argue with my mum,'' Hilton told E! News. Viewers will watch as Hilton runs her fashion empire and interacts with family and friends, including the former wife of Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller, and Playboy Playmate Jennifer Rovero. Hilton's mum, Kathy Hilton, inset, will make an appearance. Paris, who has been a singer, actress and model, shot to stardom in 2004 after her former boyfriend Rick Salomon released a video of the two having sex. She successfully sued Salomon over the release of the tape, which became the highest renting adult movie of the year. She made a lucrative and highly publicised visit to Australia for New Year's Eve in 2008, collecting a cool $600,000 to help launch the now defunct Bongo Virus social networking website. Heartwarmingly, Hilton's co-star from The Simple Life and former BFF, Nicole Richie, declared on Twitter that there were no hard feelings and she was excited about the show.
GOT an original idea for TV or film that will appal your grandmother, shock the neighbours and shake up society? The Australian Writers' Guild and Zapruder's Other Films is inviting entries for the Kit Denton Fellowship, a $30,000 grant to help get a pioneering idea written for screen production.
The award, now in its fifth year, is named after the late Kit Denton, who is best known for his novel The Breaker and as the father of television producer Andrew Denton. Denton junior said the winning idea would be brave, bold and perhaps subversive, with the potential to be turned into great television, film or new media. ''What we're trying to do is create a small fertile patch in the hope that one very interesting seed may grow,'' he said. ''I think every society need to be shaken up. Any group that becomes complacent eventually becomes dull and irrelevant.'' Past winners include Suzie Miller, whose project Truth explored the story of a 10-year-old child killer. Last year the award went to George Catsi, pictured, for I Want to be Slim, which satirised American Evangelical-style churches. Entries for the fellowship open Monday and close on Friday, July 1. The winner will be announced at the AWGIEs in Sydney on September 23.


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Navi Mumbai: Mumbai City FC and their Maharashtra state rivals FC Pune City played out a goalless draw in the Indian Super League football at the D Y Patil Stadium on Friday.
Neither side was able to take advantage of the chances that came their way in the generally slow-paced game.
The draw took Pune's points tally to 15, the same as FC Goa who have played one match less as compared to the former's ten and the goal difference is an identical plus 1. Pune have lost one game more than Goa and retained their second spot. The deadlock kept Mumbai in sixth spot with 12 points from 9 games.
The first half in the second leg of Maharashtra Derby saw a battle for the midfield for the major portion though Mumbai attacked with gusto in the first ten minutes without much success.
Seeking a win to propel themselves into the second spot on the table, Mumbai adopted a 4-3-3 format with marquee player-cum-manager Nicolas Anelka taking the field from the beginning and Sunil Chhetri warming the substitutes' bench after playing for India against Guam in the World Cup qualifier last evening at Bengaluru.
Along with fellow-strikers Frederic Piquionne and Subash Singh -- who was back after a one-match suspension following the red card he picked up against Atletico de Kolkata here – Anelka kept the rival defense on the toes with good promptings from midfielders Selim Benachour and Christian Bustos.
Pune, also seeking a win after three games to shoot to the top, slowly came into their own and their marquee signing Adrian Mutu, playing the role of the lone striker, and attacking medio Tancay Sanli made forays into the rival half, but without much cohesion.
The visitors too could not start with Eugeneson Lyngdoh after his appearance in yesterday's World Cup qualifier. Like Mumbai did for Chhetri, he too was kept in the substitutes' bench by Pune.
Mutu tried a long-range effort that sailed well over the bar and at the other end an excellent goalmouth centre by Subash Singh was intercepted in time by rival defender and captain Didier Zakora before it could spell danger.
Subash got, perhaps, the best chance to fire the ball in but put his left-footed shot, taken in a hurry, into the side netting after having intercepted rival custodian Arindam Bhattacharjee's clearance, taken a pot shot which was blocked by the Pune goalie and then muffed with the rebound shot.
Mumbai, who went into the game with a 1-2 head to head score against their state rivals including a 1-3 defeat in the first leg on October 5, suffered a blow later when Brandon Fernandes pulled his hamstring in his first start of the season and was replaced by Sampathkumar Kuttimany.
The half ended with neither team managing to break the deadlock.
Mutu could have scored soon after resumption but the Romanian's left-footed volley went slightly wide of the left post. Later his on-the-turn top-of-the-box try was tipped over the bar by Mumbai goalie Subrata Paul.
Then Piquionne came up with a good effort for Mumbai when he out-jumped Zakora to meet a long chip of Darren O' Dea with his head, but the ball went wide of the mark. Substitute Kuttimany then chested a headed pass from Piquionne, following a floated ball into the penalty area from defender Pavel Cmovs, on to his own foot but his close-range volley saw Bhattacharya make a reflex action save under the Pune bar.
Mumbai secured a free-kick five minutes from time just outside the penalty area but Anelka's chip was cleared for a corner by defender Roger Johnson.
Mumbai are set to meet FC Goa next on November 17 in the latter's territory, while Pune are poised to take on Delhi Dynamos two days later in their next encounter.
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- Judging and Trade Day Tuesday 28th July 2020
- Show Day Wednesday 29th July 2020
Less than two weeks to go now until the 120th International Cheese Awards takes place in Nantwich. On Tuesday 25th July, our expert judges will taste a record-breaking 5686 entries in their quest to find this year's Supreme Champion, and we're delighted to say that this month's Twitter competition celebrates the fact that Diane Cox, Technical Director at Wyke Farms, is one of our judges. Read on to find out more about Diane and the fine art of cheese grading, as well as how to get your hands on one of five great prizes this month.
Traditional Cheddar from the Heart of Somerset
From a Somerset pre-school farm girl to a successful female cheese grader, Diane is only one of a handful of women in the UK who can call themselves a Master Cheese Grader in what is still a very male-dominated industry.
Di took over from her well-known predecessor Nigel "the Nose" Pooley last summer, after shadowing him for over 10 years. Although she is not the only female to grade cheese at Wyke Farms; still family-run, Grandmother Ivy Clothier started the cheese-making business over 150 years ago and graded her cheeses every week to ensure they were maturing well.
Today, Di plays a crucial role in Wyke Farms' farm to fork story – from milk straight from the farm, all the way through to the moment their cheese is packed, grading over 100 cheeses every week.
With a talent for predicting the future of cheese development, Di's cheese-grading flair almost has mythical status – being able to smell, taste and predict the cheeses flavours in 18 months or two years' time makes her somewhat of a cheese fortune teller!
"Cheese is a living thing and there are many variables that can affect the flavours in the finished cheese, like the cow's diets, the area the milk has come from, the season and how the cheese is produced so attention to detail is key," says Di. "Through the grading process each cheese is first assessed visually, then the aromas are assessed followed by how the cheese feels and finally tastes, which allows us to assess how the cheese is maturing." Diane's ability to do all the above is a skill which takes years and lots of dedication to learn.
Even after the cheese has matured, Di has an eye for quality and spends lots her spare time helping to judge at cheese shows across the country. This year she will share her passion with other cheese-loving judges at the International Cheese Awards, where there's certainly going to be more than enough cheese to try!
Find out more about Somerset cheese-makers Wyke Farms on their website, which you can find at www.wykefarms.com.
Enter our July Competition with Wyke Farms
To celebrate Di's involvement at #ICA 2017 as well as over 150 years of award-winning cheese making (that's Wyke, not Di!), we have five Wyke Farms cool bags to give away, filled with Wyke Farms Cheddar as well as chutney and biscuits.
To be in with a chance of winning one of these great prizes, keep an eye on our Twitter feed (@iCheeseAwards) for one of the special competition tweets over the coming week, then simply retweet and make sure you're following both us and @wykefarms. Winner will be drawn at random at 6pm on Wednesday 19th July - UK residents only please. Good luck everyone!
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A man sitting in bed
on the second floor of his house
thinking about the stairs
as if they were a cliff to be
a man sitting on the floor
of his kitchen, frustrated with
plumbing, exhausted
after a day of wet dirt, crumbling
wood falling on his face — memory
of cave-ins, avalanches…
a man still sitting in his car
an hour after he was supposed
to be home, staring into the stalled
lines ahead of him burnished to red
by the sunset, simmering inside,
imagining sunsets over a prairie…
a man holding a gun as he crouches
behind a rock, trying to pretend
he isn't too old for this posture, feeling
the weakness inside, glad his freezer
is full and this is for the show of
other men…
Somewhere behind all this a man
singing, dancing, weaving,
speaking in tongues.
He raises
one arm to the moon, pivots toward
Her, faces Her without losing his rhythm.
He returns to his original direction
without losing the thought of Her.
He loses nothing
in either the pivot or the return,
but as for the memory of song…
a man sitting up in bed,
astonished at what he
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Fredericksburg, Va.-- The University of Mary Washington softball team fell to Christopher Newport in a doubleheader at the Battleground. UMW fell in game one, 7-2 and fell 7-0 in the nightcap. The Eagles fall to 11-10, 4-4 CAC on the year.
The Captains got on the scoreboard first, with a run to open the contest. Candice Zollars scored on a sac fly by Kristina McLaughlin to take a 1-0 lead. UMW aswered right back, scoring in their half of the first. Bireet Chitty scored on a wild pitch, after she got on with a walk. CNU took the lead back in the fifth, after McLaughlin got the Eagles again. Kristina singled in Meagan Jones to take a 2-1 lead.
The Eagles fought back, tying the game in the bottom of the sixth with an Emily Briggs singles to center. Briggs found her way to third after the throw home got past the CNU catcher. Brittany Scites scored on the play. The Eagles would strand Briggs and the game would be tied going into the seventh.
In the final inning, CNU put up a five spot to take a 7-2 lead and shut the door on the Eagles in the bottom half to hold on for the win. UMW got seven innings from Hannah Otterman, as Briggs lead the Eagles going 2-3 with a pair of singles.
The second game started the way the first did, with CNU jumping ahead early. A McLaughlin triple plated Jones, as part of a three run first inning. McLaughlin hit a single in the second to score Zollars, and the Captains led 4-0 after two. Thats all they would need as Krista Lewis was lights out in the circle.
UMW was held without a hit in the game, as they fell 7-0 in game two. The Eagles did not have a baserunner all game.
The Eagles are back in action tomorrow, April 10th, when they travel to Penn State-Harrisburg for a doubleheader beginning at 3:00 p.m.


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I have been working in the Geomatics Industry for 15 years, with in the natural resource sector. I have worked with large mining companies, forestry companies and federal, provincial and municipal governments. I have helped to set up forestry survey crews, utility surveys and have helped train many first nations communities, and groups in Cultural Heritage surveying and data collection. I am a GIS analyst working towards my professional GIS designation. I have been training and teach in the Geomatics industry for 10 years, and work with the URSIA GISCorps for over 4 years helping in disaster aid and relief mapping, such as the 2014 Nepal Earth Quake and the 2016 Michael Hurricane in Haiti. I also have in-depth knowledge in data analyse, working with Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Power Point, and database management and setup. I also have experience building and designing Websites, and web applications. Web mapping, database development, sever management and suite of Adobe products (Adobe Acrobat Pro X., Publisher, Photoshop, and Adobe forms). I have worked with many First Nations groups for setting up training, for computer studies, forestry, GPS and GIS mapping training as well as Wildfire training and economic development.
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Chitin Creek
A downloadable game for Windows
Sensible folks don't travel Chitin Creek.
Chitin Creek is a brief piece of weird fiction presented in the style of an Atari 2600 game. The story focuses on a lone rider and their horse as they traverse a curious desert ecosystem along a shunned stretch of river.
This game has sound, but the effects are sparse.
Controls: Arrow keys move, Esc key quits, F4 toggles fullscreen.
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Carolina Hatton from Calvary Chapel of Delaware County in Chadds Ford, PA brings us this awesome design that works outdoors too.
They used Coroplast strips of 8" x 8'. Each plank was primed and then painted. Then they used 3 colors and 4 shades of each color. They built frames of 4' x 10' with 2" x 2" boards, painted in black and with supporting brackets to keep it standing on the floor. Each color section on either side of the screen on the floor was 20' long. For the green color sections they mounted the boards on the frame just the same but hung them from hardware on the ceiling. They repurposed this design for their outdoor summer services "Sizzling Summer" . The planks were primed so they stood out there for 8 weeks with no problems at all. They used sandbags to weigh down the brackets on concrete floors and reinforced the original frames to fasten each plank better.
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Microsoft has confirmed it will release a new on-premise version of Dynamics 365 for customer engagement apps. The new v9.0.2 server edition will be available as part of the October release cycle.
With the most recent on-premise v8.2 appearing back in 2016 much has changed across Dynamics CE apps. In a blog post Microsoft has highlighted a series of features, and one app, that will be new in the upcoming on-premise release (all of which are already available in the cloud online edition)
These include:
- Unified Interface for Sales and Service apps
- Refreshed classic web user interface
- Creating mobile task flows
- Field Service app
- Powerapps model driven app designer
- Relationship assistant embedded intelligence
The addition of the new Unified Interface is no surprise as this will ultimately replace the legacy web client and Microsoft has begun introducing new Dynamics 365 functions that will only be available within the new interface.
For this upgrade, CRM admins will be able to choose between enabling the new UX, or an updated version of the classic UI that was introduced for Online customers in 2017.
The new on-premise version will also include various fixes and improvements currently available to Online customers but what on-prem users don't get is feature parity with Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Online. That's because Microsoft recent product development is built on its other cloud services and these innovations are exclusively available within D365CE Online.
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Don't Bleed
A friend's brother, a physician, told him that if he ever became sick, "Don't bleed." What he meant was that illness is a time to "keep a stiff upper lip" or "whistle a happy tune," choose your favorite metaphor.
I recently told a friend with cancer that, even if he has to walk at a snail's pace to "Stand tall." He has and as a result he doesn't seem to be suffering as much. I have another suffering friend who I told early on that she can play it for sympathy or be heroic. Sympathy, however, wears thin very soon.
There's ample research showing that friends and loved ones take the cues for how they treat sick friends and family from their own attitude to the diagnosis. The problem is that the patient then takes cues from them to assess the seriousness of her condition, oblivious to how she influenced the view. Often what then happens becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. She sees herself as sick, behaves accordingly, and as a result, may worsen her condition.
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Nakedness of my Soul…….
Have you ever thought about marrying someone you have never seen or met face to face? A mail order spouse stamped "NO RETURN TO SENDER", to only know them through the words, which are narrated from their heart.
Or has your heart been shelved in the lost and found too long, waiting for its turn to expire? It's not like you will pass them on the streets of desperation, millions of miles may separate you. Would you be able to bare your soul to them, becoming transparent (nothing spoken left untouched)? Or would you pad the truth for self-indulgence? You know the tone of their voice so well, but their image remains a foggy haze. Your imagination runs on the wild side, visually your mind reflects velvety countenance, sweet obsession and daring to dream of a touch embezzling my spirit.
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This book is bargain priced from 01/14/2014 until 01/15/2014
Martin Smith and John Becker: bestselling authors with ordinary names and extraordinary minds.
Their words have power — to heal, to kill, to change the lives of their "characters" in shocking and unexpected ways. Famous for their uncanny similarity in both physical manner and literary voice, their childhood rivalry spins out of control into adulthood.
The death of one at the hands of the other brings to light their troubling past — and a mysterious presence, watching on from the shadows — an authorial entity with roots beyond our time or dimension; an entity with far-reaching designs.
The pen is truly mightier than the deadliest sword.
Targeted Age Group: Adults and New Adults.
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How is Writing In Your Genre Different from Others?
I feel I can aim more directly at the visceral, and uniquely string together our modern
and ancestral fears. Stories of the supernatural have a kinship with science fiction in that
they are two genres well-suited to confronting our existential situations, the enigmas
of our world, our reality, our cosmos, the presence of God, how we might fit into the
whole paradigm. The Big Questions, as I call them. I love to celebrate our universe's
"great unknowns", and the very nature of the horror/supernatural genre gives me cathartic
license to do so.
What Advice Would You Give Aspiring Writers?
You just gotta have to do it. If writing stories is part of your very DNA, if you can barely
go a day without getting something out on paper, or reading, if in your non-writing time
your brain is consistently trying to piece together ideas and inspiration for stories, you
should never, ever give up (not that you'd be able to, anyway). You should keep doing
what you were meant to, keep getting better regardless of any external indifference.
Persistence and improvement will always yield some measure of success, and bring
you into contact with people who think like you. However, if professional writing is
something you'd "one day like to try", when, maybe, you "have the time", I honestly
wouldn't hold my breath. It's such a long, laborious process, from composition to
revision to publication to promotion, that you probably shouldn't do it unless the dogged
passion is there. Note that I mean aspiring career-writers. I know plenty of folks who
dabble leisurely in journals or poems or stories for themselves. That's great, but it's a
different mode.
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Mike Robinson has been writing since age 7, when his story Aliens In My Backyard! became a runaway bestseller, topping international charts (or maybe that was also just a product of his imagination).
He has since published fiction in a dozen magazines, literary anthologies and podcasts. His debut novel, Skunk Ape Semester, released by Solstice Publishing, was a Finalist in the 2012 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
Currently he's the managing editor of Literary Landscapes, the official magazine of the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (glaws.org). His supernatural mystery novel The Green-Eyed Monster was published by Curiosity Quills Press on October 23rd, 2012.
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The germ was the actual phenomenon of The Big Gray Man, a sinister creature reported
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could never find the right set of circumstances or characters. In the almost two decades
years since, in which I visited the U.K., ingested the cosmic horrors of H.P. Lovecraft
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*.log) generated by a linux-based simulator.
These log files have the Unix-style
LF ending rather than Windows-style
CRLF also turns out to be the standard for text files in the
http protocol.
When I view them using a browser in Windows they are loaded into Notepad.exe and all the text is (incorrectly) on the same line; unless I rename the logs on the server from
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It seems to be that Microsoft Windows is probably handling
*.txt specially, and converting the endings as they arrive.
Given these clues, how can I change the set-up so client users see the files correctly, regardless of their platform/browser.
More problem detail: why I can't do the obvious thing
Analysing the logs, I find that
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WSDOT built a new retaining wall at the intersection of SR 104/Ballinger Way Northeast and Northeast 195th Street in Lake Forest Park in October 2016. The previous rock wall, which was made up of rocks placed in large wire cages called gabions, had pulled away from the roadway embankment on the southeast corner of the intersection, leaving an exposed vertical dirt face along Northeast 195th Street.
After removing the gabions, contractor crews installed steel structural beams and steel sheets to create a new wall then backfilled it with gravel. Protruding through the wall is a culvert that carries Ballinger Creek under Northeast 195th Street. Had it been left unrepaired, the exposed dirt face would have eroded, eventually undermining the sidewalk and the southeast corner of the intersection.
Improves safety
A new retaining wall prevents additional erosion that may have threatened the sidewalk or roadway.
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The new retaining wall prevents additional erosion along Ballinger Creek.
Partnerships & cooperation
We coordinated this project with the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline.
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Does your dog shiver when you go outside for just a minute or does it like to frolic in the snow? During the winter season, many dogs feel the cold as much as their owners do, especially when they are not used to the cold. However, other dogs have been bred to deal with the cold better than any human ever could. In order to keep your specific dog warm through the winter months it is important to think about their breed and their health, while also remembering that it's worth your time to make sure your pup stays nice and warm all winter.
Caring for Dogs During the Winter
1Groom your dog well. Avoid trimming, shaving or cutting your dog's hair because a dog's full weight coat is his source of warmth during winter. It is important to maintain a good grooming regime, combing out knots and brushing the coat thoroughly, through winter too, as matted hair is less efficient at keeping out the snow and cold rain, and does not insulate the dog as well.[1] Consistent grooming can alleviate dander problems in dogs living through dry winters, should this be a problem for your dog.
2Bathe your dog indoors. Make sure your dog is completely dried before letting him or her outside. Give fewer baths during cold snaps, or consider skipping baths altogether. Remember, in cold weather it takes the dog longer to dry off. This will help you to keep them away from severe cold problems.
- If important, give shorter baths with warm water and dry your dog as quickly as possible. Never bathe a dog in cold water, as this will chill him or her, and the low atmospheric temperature will give him or her little chance to warm up.
3Keep the hair around paw pads well trimmed. This will help prevent ice and snow balling up between footpads.[2] After walks outside, check paw pads for cracks, cuts, and any foreign debris. Where practical, keep his or her pads in good condition by applying a little vaseline or E45 to condition them, but beware of sticky paw prints over the house though!
- If your dog won't wear dog booties, be sure to clean off the salt and snow removal chemicals after every walk; the chemicals can be toxic and the salt will become an irritant.
4Avoid overfeeding your dog. It is important for your dog to eat regularly and well during colder months, in order to keep up energy and warmth. However, an indoor dog does not need increased food amounts over the winter. Doing so can risk creating an overweight dog.
- More food for a dog is only justifiable for dogs living outdoors all of the time and for dogs who are especially active during the winter months. Talk to your vet about your dog's particular energy needs.
- Be sure that your dog has constant access to clean, unfrozen water, indoors and outdoors. Heated bowls can be purchased for use outside.
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Why should you keep the hair around your dog's paws trimmed during the winter?
Keeping Your Dog Healthy Over the Winter
1Guard against canine winter illnesses. As with humans, dogs can fall ill during the colder months, especially when cold or as a result of winter conditions. Respiratory infections in damp climates, frostbite, and consumption of toxic substances are some of the principal concerns.
2Keep your dog dry and warm. This will help to guard against respiratory infections, such as kennel cough (the human equivalent of a cold). If your dog gets a respiratory infection, seek veterinary attention immediately. Be aware that if you have several dogs all sharing the same air space, such as in a communal kennel, then illnesses are more likely to spread.[3]
3Frostbite can be a problem for some dogs, especially hairless varieties. Check the ear tips and tail tips in particular. If they look and feel cold, appear white, red or gray, and/or are dry and hard, then frostbite may have occurred.[4][5]
- If you suspect frostbite, wrap your dog's extremities in blankets or towels to warm them gradually and see the vet immediately.[6]
4Keep winter-time toxic items away from dogs. Anti-freeze tastes unusually sweet to dogs and they will lick it if they can access it. It only takes four teaspoons worth to kill a dog under 10 pounds.[7]
- If your dog does ingest antifreeze, see a vet immediately, as treatment needs to be given within hours to save your dog's life.
- Another toxic problem during winter is rat bait, used in greater amounts due to everyone living in close proximity over winter. Keep all toxic items well out of the reach of dogs and other pets and clean up any spills immediately.
5Pay attention to your dog's existing ailments. Your dog's arthritis and osteoarthritis can be exacerbated by cold weather. Talk to your vet about medication, treatment options, and ways to keep your arthritic dog fit and warm through winter.
6Take shorter walks when the weather is severely cold. Don't try to take your dog on the same length walks as during warmer weather. A shorter walk can still accomplish enough exercise and relief breaks without causing your dog (and you) to become too cold.
- Even if you are indoors, keep exercising. Play indoor games with your dog, such as fetch, tug-of-war, hiding toys, and if it's possible to let them run around inside, then do so. Run them up and down the stairs for agility practice. Keep in mind that if your dog has some joint or hip problems they may not be able to run, so just let them walk up and down the stairs.
7Be aware that sheet ice is slippery for dogs as well as people. Slipping on ice can lead to strains and sprains, so never encourage your dog to play on ice, especially games such as fetch or frisbee.
- Keep dogs away from icy ponds or bodies of water. The ice may look firm, but if the dog falls through he could drown. Unfortunately, people trying to rescue their dogs also drown, so sad as it is never be tempted to try to rescue your dog.
8Keep your dog on a leash when walking in winter. If something happens, such as a snowstorm, the sudden appearance of an ice plow, or if your dog rushes out onto an ice lake and falls in, you won't be able to help or retrieve your bolting or falling dog. Make sure you take a charged up cellphone with you in case you or your dog has a problem, so that you can call for help.
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Which is a sign of frostbite in dogs?
Providing Shelter for an Outdoor Dog Over the Winter
1Understand your breed's particular susceptibility to the cold. Some dog breeds are more prone to the cold than others, while some breeds are adapted extremely well to the cold. Dogs that do not do well in the cold should not be outdoor dogs. However, even dogs that do well in the cold need warmth and shelter to thrive as outdoor dogs.
- Dogs that are great in the cold include Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies and Chow Chows.[8]
- Dogs that find it harder include Dobermans, toy dogs, low hair or hairless dogs, and Greyhounds. Any shaven or excessively clipped dog will fall into this category as well because the thick winter coat is a dog's insulation.
2Provide appropriate shelter. It is optimal if your dog can remain indoors throughout winter, going outside for exercising and answering nature's call only. This will ensure that your dog doesn't get cold while you're out or asleep. Young puppies should not be left outside as they don't have the ability of older dogs to keep themselves warm outside.
- If you have an outside dog (such as a sled dog), ensure that it has access to a shelter and bedding inside the shelter. Fresh straw provides a suitable layer of insulation against the cold of the ground for an outside shelter.[9] Be sure to change it regularly though.
- An outdoor dog shelter should have a sloped roof, insulation and heating, especially for very cold climate locations.[10] For rainy winters, ensure that the entrance way is protected so that rain cannot get into the shelter.
3Make sure the shelter is adequately insulated. In an outdoor kennel situation, consider creating a false floor that is lifted 4 - 6 inches off the ground. Place insulating material such as straw or bubble wrap in this gap, to prevent cold radiating up from the ground. You can also use this gap by placing a hot water bottle beneath it to give under floor heating on a particularly cold day.
- On top of the false floor, ensure the dog has plenty of warm bedding. Whilst blankets are good, make sure the dog has deep straw on top of the platform. Provide a minimum of 6 inches of compacted straw, but consider banking it up around the walls, and providing extra loose straw so that the dog can circle around and create a nest to snuggle down into. This will help keep the heat in around the dog's limbs and also reduce drafts.
- Remember, if it's not warm enough for you to spend the night in, then the kennel isn't warm enough for your dog.
4Make sure the shelter protects from the wind. The wind chill factor significantly magnifies the intensity of the cold. Always make sure outside dogs are completely protected from the wind. If they are kenneled, perhaps add porch onto the entrance so that wind into the kennel is reduced, Work out which way the prevailing wind tends to blow, and then face the entrance in the opposite direction. This also gives you the opportunity to put insulation around the kennel, especially on the side the prevailing wind strikes, in order to reduce heat loss. To get an idea of the wind chill factor you can look online for relevant meteorological websites sites.[11]
5Bring all outdoor dogs inside if the cold spell becomes exceptionally cold and long; even a barn is warmer than an outdoor dog shelter. Remember the more layers of insulation you add, the cozier the kennel will be. Consider covering the kennel with an old duvet and then throwing a tarpaulin over that, to help beef up the protection.
6Check the kennel daily to make sure it is dry and there are no leaks in the rough. Wet and cold are far more dangerous than dry cold. Also check the bedding is warm and dry. A dog lying on soiled bedding will quickly develop sores and infected patches of skin.
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Which of these breeds has a difficult time in the cold?
Keeping an Outdoor Dog Warm in the Winter
1Ensure that the bedding is warm and well placed. Bedding is an important part of keeping a dog warm through winter. If your dog sleeps on the ground or somewhere with drafts, place the bed up off the floor. You can do this by putting the dog bed on a low platform, raised a few inches off the ground. The object is to stop heat loss by transmission with the ground.
- You can easily improvise a platform with a sheet of hardboard resting on some books or a bricks.
- A custom-made bed with cushioned insert, blankets, and old clothing make good, warm bedding.
2Provide heating on cold nights. This is especially important for old and arthritic dogs. Consider using a heated dog bed or a hot water bottle.[12] Once the dog realizes how nice and snuggly a heated bed feels, most accept it and even look forward to being tucked in at night.[13]
- Older dogs in particular, stiffen up in the colder weather. Keeping heat in around their joints can greatly aid their comfort. Again, simple things can help, such as placing a thick blanket over the dog once they have settled down for the night.
- If your dog is well past the chewing stage in his life, then look for bags of cherry stones which you can microwave and are designed to keep human joints warm. Following the manufacturer's instructions, heat the bag up in the microwave and lay it over the stiffest or most swollen of the dog's joint, then cover him with a blanket, which will give him extra comfort.[14]
- There are a variety of pet electric blankets or heat mats available, and another type of mat to investigate is a whelping blanket. These are designed to keep young puppies warm and provide a gentle background level of heat which is safe to be lain on for long periods of time. When choosing a heat mat, always carefully read the instructions to see if the pet can lie directly on it without the risk of thermal burns. Some mats designed for veterinary use are not safe to be laid on directly and require that they are covered with a blanket to avoid burns.[15]
3Clean and change bedding regularly. This will reduce fleas, germs, and mess. This is especially important over the winter, when insects look for any warm places they can find.
4Use booties to protect your dog's paws when walking on snow and salt. Salt serves as an irritant on dog paws and snow is very cold. Booties will keep the paws warm and free from salt irritation. However, unless you've trained your dog to accept booties from puppyhood, this can be a bit of battle with some dogs who won't tolerate wearing them.
- If your dog is having difficulty wearing booties, use positive reinforcement training. Put a bootie on one foot, feed a treat, then remove it. Repeat daily and gradually increase the amount of booties until the dog is used to having them put on.[16]
5Use canine clothing options for particular dogs and situations. Canine clothing can help to keep your dog warm through winter. It is especially good for small or toy dogs, dogs without long hair (for example, whippets and greyhounds), and old or sick dogs.[17] One of the key signs that your dog may need some clothing is if a dog is shivering, just like a human.[18]
- Dog jackets, snuggies, and sweaters can be purchased or made (knit, sew, crochet, or quilt) for any sized dog. For wetter winters, you might like to attach a rainproof layer over the top but make sure that it is breathable.
- Make sure any dog clothing is dry before use. If the dog goes outside in a wet coat, the wind will cause the water to evaporate and drag the dog's body heat with it, thus making it cold. It is a good idea to have several items of clothing so that you can have some in the wash, some drying, and some ready for wear.
- Where possible, remove the clothing when your dog is inside, unless the temperature in the house is very low. If a dog wears clothing all the time it won't feel the benefit when it goes outside.
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How can you get your dog to wear booties?
Community Q&A
QuestionCan my Miniature Pinschers be kept outside in winter if I winterize their kennel?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
Veterinarian, Royal College of Veterinary SurgeonsVeterinarian, Royal College of Veterinary SurgeonsExpert AnswerI would advise against keeping Min Pins outdoors during the winter. Their lack of a double coat means and small size makes them especially prone to heat loss and they do not cope well with the cold. In windy, wet, or cold weather they will struggle to cope, which just about rules out most of the winter.
QuestionDo you have to put clothes on your dog during the winter?Community AnswerIf your dog is short-haired, it's a good idea to put a sweater or jacket on him when it's cold outside. If your dog has medium or long hair, then you probably don't need to unless he isn't used to snow or cold weather. Size is also a factor: smaller dogs also get cold more easily than big dogs. A small dog with long hair might still be warmer and happier in a doggie sweater.
QuestionHow do I winterize an outdoor kennel?KookieDohCommunity AnswerKeep the kennel covered with a large tarps, the type used to cover cars. Try to use two layers to keep warm and protected against the elements such as snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Make sure however, there are air holes or spaces to allow enough air in to let your dog breathe. Use ample hay for bedding, perhaps with a couple of old blankets as a foundation.
QuestionWhat is the best bedding for outdoor dogs during the winter?Community AnswerYou can make warm bedding by using hay and putting two to three blankets on it.
QuestionWhat would you recommend for a poodle pup?Community AnswerGet a small dog coat and don't shave the poodle when the weather is cold.
QuestionDoes this work on cats as well?Community AnswerNo. Most cats will not accept wearing coats.
QuestionMy dog sleeps in the car during the day. How can I keep him warm in frigid weather?Community AnswerYou could find good deals online for dog blankets but if it is financial problems or your dog may just be an outside dog, make a bed of hay with a blanket or two over it, as this is one of the best ways to keep a outside dog warm. Be sure that your dog is not sleeping in an enclosed car in the warmer months, as this could present an overheating problem.
QuestionWhat would you recommend for a Rottweiler?Community AnswerSince a Rottweiler has short hair, in the winter you should keep a coat on him.
QuestionCan I put my outside dog in a car to keep warm if he chews up everything in the house?Community AnswerI don't recommend leaving your dog in the car, even if it's warm, primarily because the dog may have to use the bathroom while it's in there and wouldn't be able to let anyone know.
QuestionWe have a bulldog mix who stays outside. How can we keep him warm on cold nights?Community AnswerBulldogs do not do well outside in the cold. They are short-haired. Please bring them in and put them in a crate/laundry room/house. I would personally crate them until they get accustomed to staying inside. A crate is the perfect way to potty train your dog. Dogs are meant to be part of the family. Please take care of them as they are.
- A hot water bottle can be tucked under a dog's bed to warm it up quickly.
- Keep all outside visits short during very cold temperatures. If you have a dog door, or a way for your dog to come in from the cold, it is still important to monitor the time your dog spends outside in case he is overstaying playtime in the cold.
- If you feel cold, chances are so does your dog. Make sure that where ever you make your dog sleep, you would be warm enough to sleep there too.
- Before putting your dog's sweater on, put it in the dryer for about 10-15 minutes. This allows the sweater to be nice and warm for your dog, allowing instant warmth when he or she gets outside.
- Never keep an indoor dog outdoors during winter. Dogs need time to acclimatize to temperature changes. If you want to house an indoor dog outside over winter, start acclimatizing him or her in autumn so that it gets used to the temperature changes and its coat responds by growing thicker.
- Never leave your dog outside for a long time in freezing temperatures.
- Never leave a dog inside a cold car. When the heater is off and the temperatures drop rapidly, it's like sitting in a freezer, and the air doesn't circulate but stays very cold.
- If your dog does fall into an icy lake or river, call for help. Do not endanger your own life trying to rescue a dog.[19]
- ↑ Susan McCullough, Keep your dog warm this winter, http://www.mydogspace.com/dogs/keep-your-dog-warm-this-winter
- ↑ Bernadine Cruz, Heating up chilly dogs, http://www.petpublishing.com/dogken/news/pfizer01.shtml
- ↑ Small Animal Internal Medicine. Nelson & Couto. Publisher: Mosby
- ↑ Susan McCullough, Keep your dog warm this winter, http://www.mydogspace.com/dogs/keep-your-dog-warm-this-winter
- ↑ Bernadine Cruz, Heating up chilly dogs, http://www.petpublishing.com/dogken/news/pfizer01.shtml
- ↑ Bernadine Cruz, Heating up chilly dogs, http://www.petpublishing.com/dogken/news/pfizer01.shtml
- ↑ Dr Lauren Hurowitz, How to keep your dog warm this winter, http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/22989948/
- ↑ PetPlace, 10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter, http://www.petplace.com/dogs/10-ways-to-keep-your-pet-warm-this-winter/page1.aspx
- ↑ Janet Wall, Cold Weather Care, http://www.loveyourdog.com/cold.html
- ↑ PetPlace, 10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter, http://www.petplace.com/dogs/10-ways-to-keep-your-pet-warm-this-winter/page1.aspx
- ↑ http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/winter/windchill.shtml
- ↑ Susan McCullough, Keep your dog warm this winter, http://www.mydogspace.com/dogs/keep-your-dog-warm-this-winter
- ↑ Animal Physiotherapy. McGowan. Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- ↑ Animal Physiotherapy. McGowan. Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- ↑ Animal Physiotherapy. McGowan. Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- ↑ Susan McCullough, Keep your dog warm this winter, http://www.mydogspace.com/dogs/keep-your-dog-warm-this-winter
- ↑ Dr Lauren Hurowitz, How to keep your dog warm this winter, http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/22989948/
- ↑ Bernadine Cruz, Heating up chilly dogs, http://www.petpublishing.com/dogken/news/pfizer01.shtml
- ↑ BBC, Man dies trying to rescue dog from icy River Lune, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-11855053
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It's important to keep dogs warm in the winter to help keep them healthy and safe. Avoid trimming or shaving your dog's coat before the weather turns cold, and keep the dog's fur well-groomed, since matted fur won't protect the dog from the cold. During cold weather, bathe the dog indoors and make sure it's completely dry before you let it go outside, and limit your walks to just a few minutes whenever possible. Give the dog a nice, warm place to sleep, such as a dog bed lined with blankets or towels to help protect it from the cold. For tips from our veterinary reviewer on protecting an outside dog, read on!
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The MV Ulla sank, burying 2000 tons of toxic waste into the sea.
According to Turkish authorities, the fly ash, which came from
the burning of coal in three power plants in the North of Spain,
seeped into the sea when the MV Ulla started sinking on 6
September. The vessel had been docked in Turkey for over four years
after the Turkish authorities had refused the hazardous cargo to be
off-loaded on its shores.
This environmental fiasco started back in 1999 when 3,488 tons
of hazardous fly ash was loaded onto the MV Ulla in Spain. The
hazardous waste was to be sent to the Spanish company S.A. P/C De
Dragados in Algeria. But following Algeria's rejection of the
hazardous cargo, the ship mysteriously ended up in Turkey. Dragados
claimed that the cargo was damaged as a result of bad loading in
The waste contained chromium VI - a highly toxic heavy metal -
environmentally hazardous as well as dangerous for humans. The
responsibility for its return lay with the Spanish government,
since the ship loaded its hazardous waste in Spain. However neither
the Turkish nor the Spanish authorities bothered taking any
precautions to contain the environmental hazard.
the entry of such hazardous waste into Turkey is banned under both
national and international legislation (Basel Convention), the
Turkish government had been urging the Spanish government to take
back the ship. In January 2002 they again urged the Spanish
government and the Basel Secretariat to resolve this problem. It
seems that no one wanted to take responsability for this
environmental time bomb.
Now that the ship has sunk, the Basel Convention does not
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Spanish government are reportedly offering to help in the clean-up
All of this seems too little too late.
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This wreck and damage at the bottom of the blue Mediterranean sea
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With his highly anticipated solo project "House Slippers" dropping today, Joell Ortiz stops by the Sway In The Morning Studios to discuss Slaughterhouse and reminiscing on a time when all that mattered was if you could rhyme.
Ortiz takes some calls from fans and discusses the meaning behind the title track as well as "Say Yes." From talking about all the members of Slaughterhouse and the memories he reveals on "Brothers Keeper" we hear how making Slaughterhouse records is different than working on a members solo project.
With the mentality that he's brand new in the game and has something to prove, Ortiz explains all the work he has put in as of late and how he is spilling everything out on the new album. Catch the exclusive interview below.


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Business Rates Revaluations and Appeals
Inject cash back into your business by appointing a rates expert to assist with the new 2017 Business Rateable Values.
For the past 15 years our team have helped thousands of businesses, property tenants and IPs appeal their business rates and recover millions of pounds and savings on their behalf.
Regardless of whether you rent or lease 1 or 100 commercial properties, our NO WIN NO Fee proposition can help secure refunds, where applicable, and inject cash back into business.
Business rates will be calculated using new rateable values from 01 April 2017; something the VOA and Assessors Office tend to do every 5 or so years.
The new business rates are primarily based on the property's market rental value.
The draft rateable value for most business properties will be published in October 2016 to give you a better understanding of your new or revised valuation.
You will then be able to review your draft valuation online and tell the Valuation Office Agency or Assessors Office before your local council calculates your business rates bill from 1 April 2017.
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Appoint a rates expert to get help with the complex new 2017 Rates Revaluation forms, apply for business rates relief or make an appeal. Additionally we can help you with the impact of Rates Revaluation will have on your business finances.
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Ratepayers are given an opportunity to view the data held by the VOA and Assessors Office and update if required.
The new business rates system will make it easier for ratepayers to understand how business rates are worked out.
- The challenge stage allows ratepayers to contest their rating entry if they think its wrong.
- Ratepayers need to give reasons for their challenge.
- Discussions are held then a decision on the challenge and rating list is altered.
- The appeal stage allows a ratepayer to appeal the decision by the VOA/Assessors Office.
Appointing PCA today will mean that you can get help and support with the new ratings, apply for the appropriate business rating relief or make an appeal.
Additionally, when the draft valuation figures are published, we can inform you of the impact of these changes to your business to allow you to plan your finances accordingly.Request a Free Property Audit
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New Doorman
The Board is pleased to announce that we have hired Ubiel Penafort as our newest doorman. Ubiel was most recently a host and doorman at the Hotel Edison, where he honed the skills that made him an excellent candidate. He has been with us on a trial basis for the last several weeks and the board decided this week to extend him a permanent offer. We are delighted to have Ubiel in our building. More


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Thomas Jane and Jeremy Piven are set to star in the low-budget indie feature "I Melt With You" reports Deadline New York
The story is an ensemble drama that follows the interconnecting lives of four men. Mark Pellington ("Henry Poole Is Here") directs and came up with the story idea along with Glenn Porter who has penned the screenplay.
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U.S. Ad Market Poised to Grow 6% in 2003 According to Global Insight
Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Press release from the issuing companyWALTHAM, MA, November 25, 2002—Global Insight, Inc., a private company that brought together DRI and WEFA, the two most respected economic and financial information companies in the world, today announced the results of a new forecast on advertising trends in the United States for 2002 through 2006. The forecast, "Outlook for Advertising and Media," sets out the prospects for the $228 billion U.S. advertising market, forecasting a 6% increase for 2003 in spending, a remarkable turnaround for a market that suffered a 6% fall in 2001, its worst decline in 20 years. The study concludes that radio, cable television, and, somewhat surprisingly, the Internet will be the major beneficiaries of this increased spending for advertising. Global Insight predicts these media outlets will experience annual average increases of 10%, 7%, and 16%, respectively, between 2002 and 2006. Newspapers, outdoor advertising venues, and broadcast television will also benefit, but at more modest rates of growth. Increased advertising spending by the entertainment, wholesale trade, and other services sectors will be the primary sources driving this growth. "This is very good news for the advertising market in general, and a ray of light for the economy as a whole," commented John Rose, principal and manager of the Global Insight's media practice. "Hard-hit media companies such as AOL/Time Warner, Disney, and Viacom will feel substantial relief in 2003, as corporate profits improve and increased retail sales drive advertising spending throughout the year and on into 2006." Global Insight's Media and Advertising practice conducted this study using the renowned econometric models of Global Insight's forecasting service, customized analytical frameworks for the analysis of media industry data, and the unique expertise of its staff. Part of Global Insight's Consulting Services group, the Media and Advertising practice works with Fortune 500 companies to forecast demand for advertising spending, assist in corporate and strategic planning, and develop custom solutions to industry-specific problems. The executive summary of the study, "Outlook for Advertising and Media," is available on the Global Insight Web site at http://www.globalinsight.com/AdSpend.
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Monday, December 12
A Mess-Free holiday with Aleene's Dry Adhesives
Some of the best crafty bloggers around were sent some of our brand new Aleene's Dry Adhesives (now available at Michaels stores) to try out on their blogs! We wanted to share with you their super crafty and clever projects they came up with!
1. Santa Tags and Gift Toppers with Oopsie Daisy
2. Silly Gingerbread Man Gift Card Holders from Silly Pearl
3. Paper Ephemera Feathers from The Country Chic Cottage
4. Christmas Hershey Kisses with Craftaholics Anonymous
5. Christmas Ball Chandelier from Brassy Apple
6. Gingerbread Lunch Sack from Dollar Store Crafts
7. Corrugated Cardboard Snowman Ornaments from Crafts by Amanda
8. Deckled Flower Notecards from Fiber Flux
9. Sheet Music Art from Sand & Sisal
10. Holiday Gift Tags from Craft Test Dummies
11. Gift Bag Toppers from Dollar Store Mom
12. DIY Holiday Photo Cards from SAS Interiors
13. Easy Christmas Frame Décor from Brown Paper Packages
14. Easy Party Food Signs from Mad in Crafts
15. Homeade Gift Tags with The V Spot
16. No-Sew Snowflake Window Curtain from In my Own Style
There's some pretty awesome ideas! Which one is your fave?
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3 comments:
- Alison @ Oopsey Daisy said...
What a great roundup of ideas! :) Thanks for including my Santa tags and toppers! Sure appreciate it!
- December 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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According to a new report from McAfee Labs, 2013 will see the rise of adaptable and frequent cyberattacks.
Sophisticated mobile threats, Windows 8 infiltration and large-scale attacks on human population centers are among McAfee Labs' cyber threat predictions for 2013. In Jan., researchers at the company released their 2013 Threats Predictions report, citing the rise of adaptable and frequent cyberattacks that target global critical infrastructure systems.
This stark forecast came the same month that the Pentagon began planning to expand its cybersecurity forces to more than five times their current size. Recent events and increasingly scary predictions paint a grim picture of the future of cyberwarfare.
"We do see that there's a shifting trend here concerning large-scale attacks, more in the aspect of disrupting operations," said researcher Ryan Sherstobitoff, referencing the Shamoon virus attack that shut down 30,000 computers simultaneously in Saudi Arabia in 2012. According to Reuters, Shamoon replaced system files with garbage data, including images of burning American flags, rendering the computers useless.
Sherstobitoff told Government Technology that the world will experience more of these attacks where the purpose is to harm machines on a massive scale, not steal information.
But data theft will still occur in the public sector, despite criminals' thirst for chaos and destruction. "People who are interested in government targets are not interested in stealing money from bank accounts; they're interested in stealing intellectual property," Sherstobitoff explained.
Predictions in the report include the following:
On the mobile malware front, the report forecasts that criminals will use consumer smartphones to steal money from them. Phones with near-field communications (NFC) technology, in which owners tap devices on surfaces to make mobile payments, will grow in popularity, making the devices prime targets. Criminals can infect NFC technology and steal from large numbers of consumers paying for purchases this way in densely populated areas like airports and malls.
Similarly, as Windows 8 deployments grow, so will attacks against it. The Windows operating system and family of products is virtually ubiquitous in the public sector, so government workplaces should take note.
"It is likely that Windows 8-specific malware will be available quicker than Windows 7-specific malware appeared," the report reads. Windows 8 may be more difficult to penetrate, however. According to the report, Windows 8 comes with improved protections against malware and exploits, compared to earlier versions.
It may seem inevitable for agencies to be victimized by cyberattacks, but Sherstobitoff believes that organizations can prepare for events by understanding their vulnerabilities and what their attackers are coming for.
"Understanding the enemy and what their intention is, that's where you're going to get the most benefit," he said. "You have to start really understanding who is behind it and what their motives are."


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You could say the most recent Mercedes Benz E-Class model spearheaded Mercedes Benz's new reputation for bad quality control, something that many international members of the automotive industry have been talking about. A pity though, as my uncle-ish taste (I drive a Perdana don't I?) is fond of the E's looks.
The boys at Stuttgart did an amazing rebound recentty though. After years of what some call a humiliatingly low position in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey, the recently redesigned Mercedes Benz E-Class has come up tops in the premium mid-sized category of the most recent IQS! The new S-Class also topped the large mid-sized sedan category, but in a tied position with the Audi A8.
"Mercedes-Benz shows dramatic improvement, particularly with its newly-redesigned S-Class, which improves 63 PP100. Overall, Mercedes-Benz improves its nameplate rank by 20 positions—the greatest rank increase of any nameplate in the study. All Mercedes-Benz models in the study improved substantially, and the breadth and speed of these improvements demonstrates the Mercedes-Benz commitment to quality," said Neal Oddes, director of product research and analysis.
The Mercedes Benz brand itself moved up twenty places up in the rankings for overall model quality. Combined with it's recent disposal of the bleeding Chrysler group, there's definitely reason for Stuttgart to be patted on the back.