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Implementing and Expanding a Virtualized Environment
Learn about Intel IT's experiences and best practices with virtualization from 2005—when we began planning, engineering, and implementing a virtualized environment—to present day as we accelerate our virtualization efforts toward the continued development of our enterprise private cloud. Click "attend" below to register.
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Forrester Analyst: Michael Facemire, Intel Architect: Travis Broughton
A sound enterprise mobile app strategy focuses on automating and scaling 4 key pillars: back-end data/app integration, app composition/packaging/promotion, secure channel from device to enterprise, and tools to simplify app creation cross-device. Mastering these disciplines delivers native mobile apps that offer consistent and compelling user experiences and brand expansion through engaged developer communities. In this webinar, Forrester & Intel focus on how mobile middleware solutions have evolved the from traditional 3-tier web apps to provide direct access to back-end data via APIs. However, the evolution to this model presents new challenges to developers: inconsistent formats and protocols, inadequate security controls, and rapidly evolving interfaces, to name just a few.
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Keeping the most important workloads up and running smoothly, 24/7 can keep IT managers up at night. Additionally, the need to rapidly analyze the ever-increasing amounts of data being generated in connected world is major imperative. Increasingly, these challenges need to be met in a tight budgetary environment.
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Telerik has unveiled its new line of user interface (UI) extensions for Microsoft's ASP.NET MVC. Introduced as a Community Technology Preview (CTP), this release amplifies ASP.NET MVC functionality by delivering a server-based UI extension framework that integrates with client-side UI modules based on popular JavaScript library, jQuery.
These ASP.NET MVC extensions will be offered under the Microsoft Public License (MS-PL), the OSI-approved license used in the distribution of the ASP.NET MVC framework. Under this license, developers can freely use and redistribute the Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC in all projects, both commercial and open source. A commercial license that includes support will also be available.
This first CTP of the Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC lays the foundation for the new UI extension framework, and gives a peek at a number of UI components that leverage and build upon jQueryUI, including Accordion, Slider, Tab, DatePicker, and Progress Bar. A prologue to upcoming additions that are set to include more complex UI extensions, such as grids and menus, the preview highlights the company's novel implementation and unique product architecture.
"We are the first provider to ship a purpose-built UI suite that fully leverages the advantages of Microsoft's ASP.NET MVC framework," said Telerik's Vassil Terziev. "By developing native architecture from the ground up that is tailored specifically to the ASP.NET MVC environment, we avoid many of the pitfalls associated with non-native controls that have their roots in WebForms. Instead, we are providing a model that is perfectly mated to the MVC platform."
ASP.NET MVC is a Microsoft framework enabling developers to build standards-based web applications using the model-view-controller pattern. ASP.NET MVC encourages clear separation of concerns and allows developers to build testable web applications benefitting from complete developer control over the emitted HTML, ultimately creating better performing web sites.
Telerik's UI extensions provide control over rendered HTML. Using the Telerik Extensions for ASP.NET MVC's API makes it easy to add lightweight UI components to pages and integrate with MVC controllers. Designed to work with any ASP.NET MVC view engine, these UI extensions supposedly deliver optimum levels of productivity without sacrificing the pattern, practices, and guidance of ASP.NET MVC.

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Electromuscle stimulation (EMS) recently has gained the attention of the public after some athletes revealed that they are using this technology to enhance muscle performance and recover more quickly between training sessions. Athletes that have used the equipment include amateurs and pros from Jerry Rice to European ski champion Hermann Maier. These athletes have benefited from EMS training in conjunction with their traditional training methodologies.
That's why we decided to look at the Compex Sport, a handheld EMS personal training device designed in Switzerland and assembled in the United States by Compex Technologies (with a U.S. office in New Brighton, MN.). The Sport uses a variety of electrical impulse (stimulation) protocols to aid in a variety of applications for the human body. After clearances by the Food and Drug Administration, the Sport is now available in the United States for the first time.
Compex electrical stimulation machines have long been used for enhancing performance and speeding recovery times by endurance athletes around the world, including world-class cyclists, runners and triathletes. It is not a device that should be compared with ab stimulators and other "quick fix" television infomercial products. The Compex Sport was designed through a collaborative effort of physiologists, engineers and athletes. The unit offers preset programs that target different muscles in the body, including shoulders, forearms, abdominals, back, glutes, thighs and calves. The unit also comes with a CD-ROM that includes specific training routines for more than 75 sport and exercise disciplines.
The company uses a unique electrical stimulation method to build muscle, strength and endurance. The feature that my company found most useful when testing, however, was the active recovery program, which speeds muscle recovery after a workout by increasing blood flow to the muscles that were worked. Again, the makers of Compex do not claim that the technology provides these benefits unless exercisers and athletes are engaging and training in traditional strength, flexibility and aerobic programs as part of an overall fitness strategy.
We tested the Compex Sport on several users from competitive cyclists and runners to baby-boomer health-club exercisers looking to reduce soreness, relax stiff muscles and recover in between their workouts. In each case the response was incredibly encouraging after testing.
Here are some examples of what we found: We had a 45-year-old man who was a recreational cyclist. His rides caused his muscles to be constantly sore, especially those muscles in his thighs, illiotibial band and glutes. We used the active recovery protocol three times per week after each one of his rides. Within a week, his soreness had completely dissipated. Moreover, he reported that his leg muscles seemed to recover much more quickly than before, and he was able to increase both his riding frequency and intensity.
Another example comes from the experience of a 35-year-old climber, who practiced both indoors and outdoors. He used the muscle stimulation program two times per week and found that his grip strength increased significantly while his recovery time decreased between difficult climbs.
We used the Compex Sport with a variety of other outdoor recreational athletes, and each reported similar results. Most significantly, almost everyone who tested the machine saw improvement by using the Sport and wanted one for themselves after using the machine for several days.
The handheld Compex Sport works with a four lead wire system and comes with sticky electrode pads that adhere to the skin. It also comes with a control console that offers more than 75 programs for specific muscle groups and protocols. A plug-in battery charger makes the unit mobile, and the user-friendly manual and an interactive CD training planner helps trainers, coaches and individuals use the device safely and correctly.
When demonstrating the Compex Sport to health club trainers and massage therapists, many of them viewed the unit as something that could aid their clients, and in some cases they thought it could be used as a value-added service offering for which their club could charge additional fees.
It's important to remember though that the Compex machine is a sophisticated device and should not be used for certain special medical populations including people with pacemakers, epileptics, pregnant women and others. The company provides a checklist of appropriate screening questions that can help users determine which clients should use the machine.
The Web site for Compex (www.compex.us/hottech) includes additional research on EMS and its benefits.
Gregory Florez is CEO of FitAdvisor Health Coaching Services and First Fitness Inc., which was rated as the No. 1 health coaching online training service by The Wall Street Journal. Gregory can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The National Cotton Council has launched the Emerging Leaders Program, an effort aimed at ensuring the U.S. cotton industry benefits from a continuity of sound leadership.
The project, sponsored by a grant to The Cotton Foundation from Monsanto, not only will provide participants with an in-depth look at the U.S. cotton industry infrastructure and the business and political arenas in which it operates, but give them intense professional development training, including communication skills improvement.
"We are grateful to Monsanto for agreeing to provide financial support for this important endeavor," NCC Chairman Chuck Coley said.
"This program will help identify and train those who are committed to taking on the challenges of guiding this great industry in the future. The Council relies on highly effective industry leadership to communicate cotton policy and issues to Congress, the media and other agricultural groups. That's why we need industry members who are willing to step up and assume greater responsibilities."
Dave Rhylander, Monsanto's marketing manager for the Deltapine cotton brand, said, "The cotton industry has always had significant involvement from farmers, ginners and the other segments. This program will help those volunteer leaders maximize the time they contribute to state, regional and national organizations while building a national network of emerging leaders. The team at Monsanto is excited to be involved with the program."
Among Emerging Leaders Program objectives will be to help participants gain a better understanding of: 1) the NCC's role, including its programs, policy development and implementation process; 2) Cotton Council International's role in developing and maintaining export markets for U.S. cotton, manufactured cotton products and cottonseed products; 3) the broad spectrum of issues that affect U.S. cotton's economic well-being; and 4) the U.S. political process. The program also will encourage participants to increase their involvement in these and other NCC activities.
This leadership initiative also will focus on helping participants improve their communications skills — including presentation and business etiquette, instruction for engaging with the news media, and utilizing social media tools and tactics.
Each class will consist of eight to 10 industry members and class members will participate in three sessions during the year.
The first session will provide a NCC orientation, professional development/communication skills and a briefing on agribusiness. The second session will enable participants to see policy development at the NCC's Annual Meeting while the third session in Washington, D.C., will focus on policy implementation and international market development.
There is no age limit for program candidates whose primary livelihood must be derived from at least one of the seven raw cotton industry segments.
Nominations will be made by one of the following: a certified interest organization, NCC officer or NCC director. Selections will be made by the NCC chairman in consultation with the NCC president's office and NCC Member Services.


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DESTIN � My family has always considered Outback Steakhouse a place to go for special occasions. On a recent winter evening, however, it was obvious the restaurant is popular anytime. Now with the addition of weekend lunch hours, people can enjoy it even more often.
The food
We started our meal with Outback�s signature appetizer, the Bloomin� Onion. It was delicious although maybe a bit much for just two people. My guest likes the dipping sauce so much that if there�s any left in the cup, he saves it to have with his entr�e.
Outback offers several other appetizers: Alice Springs chicken quesadillas, seared ahi tuna, grilled shrimp on the Barbie, Taz crawfish, Tassie�s buffalo strips, chicken artichoke flatbread, coconut shrimp, wings, spinach artichoke dip and the new crab and avocado stack.
They also offer Aussie cheese fries � fries topped with melted Monterey Jack, cheddar, chopped bacon and served with a spicy ranch dressing. A young lady at the table beside us ordered this as her entr�e, and the others at her table all wanted a taste, too.
Outback offers eight items in its Burgers & Sandwiches section, each served with Aussie fries. A cup of soup, side salad or other side item may be added for an additional charge.
Five items from the appetizer and sandwich menus are singled out for creating Your Perfect Lunch Combo with your choice of a cup of soup, a house or Caesar salad. There�s also an Endless Soup and Salad Combo.
We chose our entrees from the Outback Favorites section. I had the sirloin and choice of shrimp with the 6-oz sirloin, coconut shrimp and a baked potato as my side. The cooked-to-order medium steak was tender and so flavorful I didn�t ask for steak sauce. The coconut shrimp were plump and succulent.
My guest had the Alice Springs Chicken as his entr�e. A wood-fire grilled chicken breast is topped with saut�ed mushrooms, crisp bacon, melted Monterey Jack and cheddar and finished with honey mustard sauce. It is served with Aussie fries. He added a house side salad for $2.99.
Although he picked out the mushrooms � our server told him later that he could have ordered it without them � my guest said the chicken was some of the tastiest he�s ever had.
Because it�s a steakhouse, Outback�s menu features the meat. There�s the Outback Special sirloin, Victoria�s Filet and Ribeye. Some come in a choice of sizes.
There are also plenty of non-steak items: grilled chicken on the barbie, Norwegian salmon, grilled tilapia, baby back ribs, parmesan pasta (add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge), Toowoomba pasta (with grilled shrimp, crawfish and mushrooms) and a new seafood mixed grill.
The parmesan pasta is also available in a lunch portion.
They also have a selection of soups and entr�e salads. Aussie Chicken Cobb Salad, California Salad, Shrimp or Chicken Caesar Salad and the new Steakhouse Salad are all less than 600 calories, according to the menu.
Sides include steamed broccoli, steamed green beans, seasonal mixed vegetables, seasoned rice, garlic mashed potatoes, Aussie fries, baked potato, sweet potato, sweet potato fries and grilled asparagus (additional charge).
In addition to the signature house and Caesar side salads, there are two premium side salads: classic blue cheese wedge salad and blue cheese pecan chopped salad.
We completed our meal with heavenly slices of peanut butter pie, but this was a special seasonal treat and may not be available now. Regular menu desserts include classic cheesecake, carrot cake, Sydney�s Sinful Sundae (vanilla ice cream rolled in toasted coconut and topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a strawberry) and Chocolate Thunder from Down Under (pecan brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with warm chocolate sauce and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.)
The atmosphere
Outback is a busy, popular place. We arrived early and were seated within five minutes. By the time we left, there was a crowd at the door. It�s a lively, fun restaurant where everyone from singles and couples to large families can enjoy a good meal.
The service
Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We had to wait a while for our entrees, but it was a pleasant wait. You might want to consider using the curbside take-away service: call or place an order online, drive to the restaurant and they�ll bring it right to your car.
A final taste
In its National Chains Survey, Zagat�s rated Outback Steakhouse No. 1 Best Steak for at least three years running, 2009, 2010 and 2011. It�s easy to see why.
Quick Bites
Outback Steakhouse
34908 Emerald Coast Parkway
4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday
4-11 p.m. Friday
11a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday
11a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday
Children�s menu: Yes, $1.99-$7.99
Reservations: not necessary
Handicapped accessibility: good
Major credit cards accepted
Price range
Appetizers: $5.49-$10.29
Entrees: $10.99-$23.99
Seafood specialities: $14.79-$23.29
Burgers and sandwiches: $8.29-$9.99
Soups and salads: $2.99-$13.29
Sides: $2.99-$4.99
Desserts: $4.79-$8.79


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As population accumulated, it brought industry, the kind that leaves long-term messes behind. Manufacturing plants, fuel storage tanks—they don't build those in Tanoan or down the street from the Country Club. No, industry is erected along the edges of town, in low- or middle-income neighborhoods—places where it's thought not to matter so much. But of course it does.
Enter the citizen eco warriors. These are people who in their free time—after work, after the kids are asleep—pore over reams of documents, learn about bureaucratic processes and permits, and put up a fight on behalf of their neighbors. They study, they attend meetings, they write letters, they become experts on industry and its effects.
The warriors pop up in Alibi environmental news stories, sometimes celebrating successes or mourning losses. These are the self-appointed guardians of our chunk of desert. When put together, their stories paint a picture of an evolving city and state.


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Like I said, with the thicker 3M 5200 build a ridge around the valve base, that will smother any tiny gaps left between the valve and bladderNYKiter wrote:I chased valve leaks on a LF havoc for several months using aquaseal.
I got so fed up I just broke down and purchased another bladder.
When you glob aquaseal on the bladder it curls up a little and its just messy as f*ck.
I'm going to have to say that the Type A Tear Aid used in the ustick valves is better than aquaseal.
Cant get Tear Aid in double side anywhere....they dont make it available to the public as far as I know.
If you can avoid folds and bubbles its way better than aquaseal...in my opinion...
I must be missing something here- if you have a standard size valve, why wouldn't you replace the whole valve for five bucks more? Valves sometimes crack at the base.GregK wrote:Tried the new Airtime valve trap yet - http://www.airtimekite.com/index.php/ai ... -trap.html ??
Haven't re-glued many valves since I started using the valve traps, much faster & easier, durability is still TBC, but so far so good ...
Yes, but they sell new valves with larger bases as well.NYKiter wrote:Sometimes when attempting to remove a leaking valve, one can inadvertently tear the bladder.
Happened to me more times than I care to mention. If the tear is long enough then the diameter of the new hole can be huge. Ergo, the valve trap covers a larger diameter hole on the bladder.
Agree with you there in some cases, if it's a worn-out inflate or dump that has delaminated, then yes, a complete new valve is best ( and I've seen Airtime are now supplying many of their stick-ons mounted with a valve trap rather than two-sided TearAid type A ).William Munney wrote:
I must be missing something here- if you have a standard size valve, why wouldn't you replace the whole valve for five bucks more? Valves sometimes crack at the base.
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Nurse and Medical Provider Clinic
Nurses can provide first aid treatment, illness assessment with development of an individual self-care plan and health and wellness education. If the nurse determines that you should see an advanced medical provider (doctor or nurse practitioner) an appointment will be made with the SBCC provider or a referral can be made to a local medical clinic. Drop in for a nursing assessment or call the office, 965-0581 x2298, for an appointment.
Medical provider appointments are made after an initial assessment by one of the health center nurses. SBCC medical provider services are limited to basic visits, assessment and treatment of short term/acute illness and minor or uncomplicated medical problems. Low cost prescription and home care instructions are available. Referrals to community agencies will be provided for any presenting issue beyond the scope of the SBCC health center medical provider.
Medical provider visits are free of charge to students currently enrolled at SBCC. A current student ID card is required. Prescription medication and lab tests have a nominal fee and will be charged to the student.
Some services requiring outside referral include: routine physical examinations, chronic disease management, extensive diagnostic tests (lab or x-ray), more complicated assessments / treatments, physical/respiratory therapy or other invasive procedures/exams.
Over-the-Counter Medication
• Single doses of commonly used over the counter medicines.
• Band-Aids, condoms and feminine products also available.
The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics offer Sexual Health Services
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics are on campus and provide services to enrolled SBCC students. They're services are funded by the state of California Family PACT program. There are income eligibility requirements and a small amount of paperwork to fill out before your appointment. Sexual Health Clinic hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 - 12:00p.m. during Fall and Spring semesters. Appointments are advised but walk-ins are seen whenever possible. During Summer months the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics are on campus Wednesday mornings. See the websites below. Make your sexual health a priority!
Services for women include:
• Hormonal birth control without a pelvic exam
• STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) testing and treatment
• Pregnancy Testing
• Condoms
• Emergency Contraception ("Plan B") for patients over 18 yrs (available any day our clinic is open).
Plan B – Emergency Contraception:
Plan B (also known as the morning after pill) can be obtained at the health center during regular clinic hours. Plan B can help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex and is most effective if taken within 72 hours. Students will be assessed for health history risk factors and pregnancy and will be charged a small fee for the medication. Click here for more information on Plan B.
Services for men include:
• Condoms
• STI testing and treatments
• Information counseling and referrals
Call (805) 965-0581 x 2298 or stop by the office (Student Services 170) to make an appointment. There is a small amount of paperwork to be completed. Walk-ins are seen whenever possible.
You can find more information about Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics on their website: http://www.sbclinics.com
Shots and Vaccines
We offer tuberculosis skin tests and seasonal flu vaccines (during appropriate months) at low cost.
Health Screenings
• Blood pressure
• Height & weight
• Tuberculosis test
Community Referrals
Information regarding various community agencies is available. Referrals will be made as needed. Many agencies provide a student discount.
Please see the Resources link in the above left column
Dental Services: Dr. Doran Z. Dobranszky, D.D.S. is offering dental services at discount prices for SBCC students who do not have dental insurance. For a list of prices please stop by Student Health or the International Student Office. The dentists' office is located at 5901 Encina Road, Suite C-1, in Goleta. To make an appointment please call (805) 967-5671.
Campus Accident Insurance Coverage
SBCC offers a secondary insurance policy to cover students for accidental injuries that occur in class or college sponsored activities. Accidents must be reported to the Student Health Services office (SS-170) within 72 hours. Students must first submit claims to their private primary insurance. There is a $50 deductible on claims. For full information on this coverage, bulletins are available at the Student Health Services office (SS-170).
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Over the first half of the 2013/2014 financial period, consolidated turnover for the IGE+XAO Group is up 6.4%, amounting to 12,570,465 euros compared to 11,812,132 euros one year earlier. Commercial activity benefited from good momentum in the Major Accounts activity, in France as well as abroad. From a technical standpoint, the period was dense with the release of the new version V7R2 of SEE Electrical (electrical Computer Aided Design software for the SME-SMI market) and the launching of SEE Web Catalogue, a new service that allows electrical equipment catalogues to be downloaded and used directly in IGE+XAO software.
The favourable change in turnover was accompanied by good control of operating expenses (+2.6%), resulting in a sharp progression in the Group's profitability. As such, operating income reached 3,473,485 euros, up sharply (+16.5%) compared to the first half of 2012/2013, while net income amounted to 2,568,713 euros, which is growth of 13.5%. Finally, the company's profitability ratios are increasing substantially with an operating margin* that has gained 2.4 points, reaching 27.6% and a net margin** that has crossed the 20% line, now at 20.4%.
From a financial standpoint, IGE+XAO has improved its structure with, at 31 January 2014, equity of 26 million euros, almost no bank debt and a cash flow of nearly 26 million euros.
Backed with its results and its solid fundamentals, the Group, while still preserving its high level of profitability, intends to pursue its development by combining sustainable organic growth with opportunities for external growth.
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Note: The half-year financial statements closed out at 31 January 2014 underwent a limited review by the auditors of IGE+XAO and were approved by the Board of Directors on 24 March 2014.


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The Miss USA pageant officially kicked off at the Baton Rouge River Center on June 4 with preliminaries, and each of the 51 contestants showed serious confidence to go with their official Kandice Pelletier bathing suits. Take a look through the gallery above with photos of each contestant.
During preliminaries judges scored each of the 51 contestants in both evening wear and swim suit events. These scores will be used to whittle the contestants down to the top 15 when the final pageant airs on Sunday, June 8.
Take a look at each of the dresses and the contestants, then tell us: Who looked the best? Who's on your short list for the crown?


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Moments after the fiery crash of an Asiana Airlines jetliner on a San Francisco runway, a pilot from another plane announced welcome news to the airport control tower: There were survivors.
"We see people," a United Airlines pilot told air traffic controllers, according to an audio recording of communications with San Francisco International's tower. "They need attention. They are alive and walking around."
In the recording, at least two pilots on a nearby runway told controllers that passengers were emerging from the smoking wreckage of the Boeing 777.
"People are just walking outside the airplane right now?" a controller asked.
"Yeah. Some, some people look like they are struggling," the United pilot, waiting to take off for Osaka, Japan, told controllers.
"We can see about two or three people that are moving and... survived," a second unidentified pilot said.
Their radio dispatches came as controllers diverted incoming flights to other airports and rushed fire trucks and ambulances toward the stricken plane.
"We have emergency vehicles responding," a controller told the Asiana pilots. "We have everyone on their way."
Small plane crash lands near 405 Freeway in Long Beach
Plane crash: Passengers on other flights redirected from SFO
San Francisco plane crash: No sign of terrorism, officials say
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How Calming: 15 Soothing Lullaby CDs For Babes
How Calming: 15 Soothing Lullaby CDs For Babes
If you lack the voice of an angle (or Beyonce), then it's not easy to sing your little one to sleep. Luckily, there are professional who are happy to take on that task for you. Not only do these albums soother your baby, but they also introduce him to new styles of music and ethnic beats. From soft jazz to sweet renditions of your favorite rock tunes, these lullaby CDs are the perfect way to lull your little one to dreamland.
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Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart: First Kissing Photo After Affair
Rob and Kristen, wearing only their underwear, were caught KISSING at the actress' LA home on Wed. Oct. 17 — making this the FIRST TIME they've ever kissed in public, outside of a movie set! Newly released photos showcase Kristen using her best moves, grabbing the fly of Rob's pants and gently caressing his face.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were spotted engaging in some MAJOR PDA while hanging out at Kristen's new house on Oct. 17 — kissing and sharing a few laughs on her patio!
TMZ reports that Kristen bought the home just one month after she and Rob allegedly split. It was just the house for Kristen to keep tabs on Rob — it's only a five minute drive from the home they once shared!
Rob, 26, and Kristen, 22, have yet to make an official appearance together since their reconciliation, but their first public kiss since Kristen's affair speaks VOLUMES!
Details Of The Photos
During their loving embrace, Kristen and Rob were both spotted wearing matching hats (both seem to be Rob's) and looking cute, before they wrapped their arms around one another and walked into the house. We already know that Kristen loves to wear Rob's clothing.
However, in a number of these photos, Kristen is hardly wearing anything. After a brief dip in the pool, Kristen parades around the patio in a bikini and skin-tight white shorts. Rob looks to be ecstatic to have Kristen back in his life — or maybe it's the sight of her half naked body.
Rob can be seen holding a mug and smiling from ear to ear as he looks at Kristen. In one particular photo (#83 to be exact), Rob looks to be surrendering as Kristen takes a grasp of his pants as her top is tied up. A goofy smile is all Kristen needs to know that he's all hers.
Rob really seems to have moved past her brief affair with Rupert Sanders.
Bear Is Found
Fans who were worried over where their dog Bear would end up after Rob and Kristen's split should fear no more. Bear was present — and appeared quite randy — in the set of new photos.
Body Language Expert Weighs In
"[Rob] is extraordinarily happy. If you look, you can tell by the ways the eyes get smaller — that when you're truly smiling. And the way his cheeks are lifted up, and even though he has all the stuff in his arms he has a slight lean forward down to her which is really nice," notes Patti Wood, body language expert and author of SNAP – Making the Most of First Impressions Body Language and Charisma.
"The kissing photo, I also really like how far over his shoulders are hunches towards her and surrounding her. He's really reaching out and going over to her making an effort to her. Then I like the mutual hugging, the side hug. It's really nice. I like two things: that he's going up and over to hold her, that's partly due to his height, but he's absolutely comfortable and relaxed. This is where he feels most comfortable. He is absolutely comfortable with her. He's not holding anything against her. Also, how gently he's cradling her in. Her arm also isn't only wrapped around him. She looks comforted by him and she is making an effort. If you look at the walking up the stairs photo. He's pressed into her. I think in his smile it's absolutely genuine. Even though mouth is close, he's really happy to see her. The comfort in the hug that's a hard thing to fake. It's really genuine. The kiss isn't a super sexy kiss, but it's tension- free. He's showing he's not holding anything against her and he's happy to see her," Patti continues.
Rob & Kristen's Reconciliation
This kissing photo comes three days after their first photo together, since the affair emerged. (Click here to see the photos.)
The Twilight co-stars were also spotted together on Oct. 13, 14 and 15 in various locales including dates at the Chateau Marmont and the Ye Rustic Inn.
Rob and Kristen are set to begin promotion for Breaking Dawn Part 2 in a little over a week, making the timing of these photos very convenient for Summit Entertainment.
What do YOU think of Rob and Kristen's kiss, HollywoodLifers?
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5-Day National Park Itinerary
Jun 8, 2017
By: Chad Taylor & Jake Wilhelmsen
See enough canyons, cliffs, arches, bridges and petroglyphs to last a lifetime. You'll go home with a profound sense of awe, a full memory card and several pairs of reddish socks.
You know that road trip through Utah's famously scenic parks you've always wanted to take, but the thought of planning out your own food, arranging your own campsites, knowing which airport to fly into, and finding the right trailheads has scared the hoodoo out of you?
Luckily the folks at Mountainbased have it all figured out. Fly into Vegas, (see some shows, lose some hands of blackjack,) meet up with two super cool guides, hop in a comfy van and embark on a five-day, 1,000-mile, eight-park camping trip. This is how you see Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point, Capitol Reef, Goblin Valley, Bryce Canyon and Red Canyon in one week of PTO. [(Or, if you have more sick days than PTO:) You looked a little flushed. I wonder if you're coming down with something…]
Day 1
Morning: Leave Las Vegas and drive to Zion National Park.
Midday: Fuel up with a delicious lunch before hiking in the park.
Afternoon: Your guides will customize an adventure with hiking trails that fit your ability level.
Evening: Head to a camp you don't have to set up, sit by a campfire you don't have to build and enjoy s'mores you might even be able to get your Mountainbased guide to cook for you. (But who doesn't like roasting marshmallows?)
Day 2
Morning: Enjoy a hot breakfast before departing for Moab.
Afternoon: Arrive at campsite, then head out to Arches National Park for an afternoon/evening of hiking, including Utah's famous Delicate Arch. You know, the one on the license plate.
Evening: Retire to your campsite in Moab and gaze at the billion-star view.
Day 3
Morning: Get nourished and strengthened with a guide-prepared breakfast before journeying to Canyonlands National Park. Take a couple of amazing hikes in the park's Island in the Sky district. Rough, rugged, desolate and almost unbelievable.
Afternoon: Dead Horse Point State Park. Did a horse really die there? You'll find out if you're not too busy taking selfies high above the snaking curves of the Colorado River. Bonus fact for those who have their friend's HBO Go password: Dead Horse Point has been a frequent backdrop for the series "Westworld."
Evening: Hang out at camp, eat a yummy dinner and sack out, starry-eyed once again.
Day 4
Morning: Arise early and grab breakfast, sunny side up. Embark on a scenic drive (like way more scenic than what usually passes for a "scenic drive") to back-to-back whirlwind tours of Capitol Reef National Park and Goblin Valley State Park.
Afternoon: On to Bryce Canyon (it's not actually a canyon; rather an eroding, retreating plateau margin) National Park, set up camp and enjoy a sunset unlike any you've seen before.
Evening: Enjoy what will probably be the darkest sky of the trip (or your life?) — perfect for stargazing.
Day 5
Morning: Breakfast followed by some serious exploration of Bryce Canyon's famous hoodoos, including a hike on what's been called "the greatest 3-mile trail in the world."
Midday: Relaxing lunch followed by a fond farewell to Bryce and the beginning of the trek back to Las Vegas.
Afternoon: Plenty of interesting stops along the way to Vegas including Red Canyon State Park, which is like a mini-Bryce.
Evening: Arrive in Vegas around 6:00 p.m., which leaves you plenty of time to grab a quick shower and experience things you may never tell anyone about. Or just fly home. Your call.
And yeah, that's it. Five national parks, three state parks and one nest egg lost betting on red. The perfect vacation!
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The topic for the 22nd edition of Carnival of Central and Eastern European Genealogy is roadblocks and breakthrough encountered during your genealogy research.
I have actually had some breakthroughs with my German ancestors, although it's all been through research here in the U.S. Now, they've become my German brick walls, as I am having a hard time finding information across the pond.
There are several reasons they are now brick walls:
- In some cases, I don't know where in Germany to start looking.
- I don't know enough about Germany to effectively search.
- I don't speak/read German, so when I do find something with potential, I can understand it (online translators do help).
So I am going to use this carnival topic to share what I have found so far on each of my direct-line German ancestors.
Emil MILLER & Hulda WACH – Emil and Hulda are my second great-grandparents. Alternate spellings I have come across for Miller are Muller and Mueller (with and without the ü). From the information I have gathered, I believe he was born in Germany around 1862. He and Hulda married on 8 August 1886 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. They had three children: Heinrich "Henry" Frederick, Emil Charles, and Ida (all born in Chicago). Except for their marriage, I cannot find Emil in the U.S. and suspect that he died before 1900 (I have yet to find a death certificate). As for Hulda, she remarried in 1901 to John Fred SEVERING, had another daughter, Lilian, and then I lose her after the 1910 census. I haven't the slightest clue where to look for them in Germany.
Henry WACH & Amelia WIETZKE – Henry and Amelia are my third great-grandparents. This is a recent discovery. I've known of Amelia (also spelled Emillie) since I started my research, as she is found with her children in the U.S. up through the 1920 census. I had no idea who her husband was, nor her maiden name. A few months ago, I obtained her son Henry's death certificate. Lo and behold, it listed his father's name AND Amelia's maiden name and confirmed that they were both born in Germany…jackpot!! Since Amelia remarried while in Germany, I suspect that Henry died in Germany. But again, I have no idea where to start looking for either of them. Henry and Amelia had three children: Hulda (mentioned above), Alvina, and Heinrich :Henry" Emil. Amelia married an unknown SCHULTZ and had another daughter, Mildred. All of the children were born in Germany.
Herman LEPPIN & Minnie HAEMFIFLER – Herman and Minnie are my second great-grandparents. Research indicates that they were both born in Germany. Herman was born on 22 March 1873 and died on 31 March 1948 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona. Family notes indicate that Minnie was born in 1872 and died in 1946. They were married on 26 March 1894 in Cook County, Illinois. Together they had four children: Alma Mary, Henry August, Herman Paul, and Charles F. all born in Cook County, Illinois. Nothing as of yet points to where to further my research in Germany.
Phillip ROTTMAN & Mary Eva REEDER – Phillip and Mary are my second great-grandparents. Family notes indicate that Phillip was born in Germany, while Mary was born in France. The notes also indicate that they were married in France. Research indicates that Phillip and Mary had six children: John W (born in Georgia), Anna E (born in Missouri), Malissa Elizabeth (born in Pennsylvania), Charles Henry (born in Iowa), Mabel Louise (born in Pennsylvania), and George (born in Iowa). Research also indicates that Phillip was born in Bavaria, so I guess this could be a place to start.
Charles STOFFEL & Mary BRAUN – Charles and Mary are my second great-grandparents. Of all the direct-line German ancestors, there is potential to finding information on the across the pond. Family papers indicated that they were born in Frankfurt, but I was able to confirm that at least Mary appears to have been born in Frankfurt as it is indicated on her death certificate (which I just recently obtained). I have not been able to find a marriage certificate for them in Illinois, so I suspect they may have been married in Germany. Charles and Mary had seven children, all born in Illinois: Henry C, Anna E, Margaret, Charles L, Elsie A, William, and George. I started to do a little digging when I confirmed that Mary was born in Frankfurt, but was unable to find anything relevant.
There you have it; my German brick walls. I hope to do a little digging on Charles STOFFEL and Mary BRAUN since they're the only ones that I have some proof of where in Germany they came from. I am heading to SLC in September, and they are on my list.


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Can The President Use An Executive Order To Push Through Cybersecurity Rules?
from the sorta-maybe-possibly deptWith the Cybersecurity Act failing in the Senate, there's been some buzz that President Obama might push through a bunch of provisions via executive order. From a political standpoint, there are tons of reasons to do so. If nothing gets done, and some sort of attack does happen, opponents can claim that he failed to strengthen our cybersecurity. But this way, he can claim he's doing what he can, and pin the blame on Congress for not doing their part.
But what would it mean if he goes down this route? The Daily Caller has a hysterical and totally misleading piece claiming that this would allow for an "internet takeover." As skeptical as I am for the need for such cybersecurity legislation (and I'm pretty skeptical), that article is just pure hyperbole. This has nothing to do with "taking over the internet," and that's just someone who's lying or clueless.
The original link above, from The Hill, points out that, when it comes to industries that are already regulated, the administration could easily order them to include certain cybersecurity standards among their existing regulations:
Many companies managing vital computer systems are already heavily regulated. Lewis said the president could order agencies to require the industries they regulate to meet cybersecurity standards.That likely would lead to some pushback concerning the limits of regulatory control, but if it actually solves the few problems we hear about (such as critical systems being connected to the internet) then perhaps it's a more reasonable way to deal with things.
"You don't need new legislative authority to do that," Lewis said.
He noted that some regulatory agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, are independent and not bound to follow executive orders. But Lewis predicted that even the independent agencies would likely enforce an executive order on cybersecurity.
The other part of the bill, which was the part that concerned us the most, concerning information sharing, would be much more difficult to go after via an executive order. Stewart Baker has an interesting analysis of the possibility there, and he comes at it from someone who is... well, more hostile towards those of us who believe that privacy rights are important. He's been railing against privacy rights activists and their attacks on the cybersecurity proposals for a while, and doing so in misleading and incomplete ways, unfortunately. He does the same here, suggesting that privacy lobbyists are a part of the problem, while completely misrepresenting their concerns, even to the point of suggesting that privacy activists don't want to allow info sharing because sharing attack info reveals "personal info of the attacker." That's silly. No one has ever argued for that, and Baker is setting up a strawman.
However, he does note ways in which the administration can at least clarify intent via executive order to get around these claimed limitations (which I'm not convinced are actual limitations, as he describes them):
It is hard to fix bad laws with an executive order, but in this case I'm not sure it can't be done. States with two-party laws are a minority already (about a dozen states, depending on how you count), and their laws are under pressure in the courts (thanks to police officers claiming that it's a felony for members of the public to record them without their consent). What's more, despite claims about their chilling effect on signature filtering, two-party-consent laws don't seem to have stopped the emergence of robust spam filtering by private companies. A clear presidential statement that allowing such laws to bar signature filtering threatens national security would almost certainly resolve any lingering doubts, especially if it's backed by an order that the Justice Department intervene as necessary in private state suits that challenge signature filtering.However, he also notes that Obama might not want to "tussle" with privacy groups and so this section may get ignored. While I agree that there are some privacy extremists who set forth proposals that go way too far, I think many of the people who were concerned about the cybersecurity bill over privacy issues wouldn't necessarily be against very narrowly defined rules on information sharing, though it still seems unclear how much any existing law is really holding back info sharing for the purpose of cybersecurity. Passing data through third parties, of course, is a lot more controversial, depending on the controls and oversight involved. But, again, it's still unclear how big of a problem this really is.
All that's left then is the federal ban on unsubpoenaed information sharing, and even it might yield to a little creativity. Not everyone is subject to the ban. So can the parties who are covered by the restriction (ISPs, webmail providers) simply share their data with parties who aren't covered (security firms)? And can the security firms in turn sell their data to government? Maybe so. Again, a clear presidential statement that such a measure is essential for national security would make the courts think twice before declaring that Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance is simply an evasion of the ban on Tinker sharing with Chance.
Either way, it wouldn't surprise me to see some sort of use of Executive Orders here, but the limits on those would hopefully limit most of the really bad stuff found in the bill proposals.
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A chili pod eating competition among drunken friends will most likely take place next year if anybody's interested.
I like habaneros myself, but even they are so potent that it's not worth my while to grow them. I just can't effectively use the full yield from a plant of them. Serranos are typically my go-to heat source.
Where's your sense of adventure? . That Douglah picture looked mild enough, no?
after watching some youtube videos, i still don't understand why people eat these peppers. do they get you 'high' so to speak?