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Press freedom in the United States dramatically deteriorated in 2013, a special report by CPJ found. The Obama administration's policy of prosecuting officials who leak classified information to the press intensified with the sentencing of Chelsea Manning (then known as Pvt. Bradley Manning) to 35 years in prison and the indictment of NSA consultant Edward Snowden. As part of its investigations into earlier leaks, the Justice Department revealed it had secretly subpoenaed the phone records of nearly two dozen Associated Press telephone lines and the emails and phone records of Fox News reporter James Rosen. The two cases, and language in the Rosen subpoena that suggested the journalist could be criminally charged for receiving the information, provoked widespread criticism. The backlash resulted in the drafting of revised Justice Department guidelines on press subpoenas and a renewed debate in the Senate of a federal shield law that would allow journalists greater protection for their sources. As the debate moved forward in the Senate, a federal appeals court rejected an appeal by New York Times reporter James Risen in his long-term effort to protect a confidential source, setting up a likely Supreme Court showdown. Snowden's leak of a still unknown quantity of classified information on secret surveillance programs spurred both a national and international outcry and, after a report that Al-Jazeera's communications had allegedly been spied on, caused journalists to fear even more for their sources. The secrecy surrounding the surveillance programs echoed a pervasive lack of transparency and openness across government agencies where, despite President Barack Obama's promise to head the most open government in history, officials routinely refused to talk to the press or approve Freedom of Information Act requests. Journalists faced limitations covering national security-related trials, in cases of alleged terrorism at Guantánamo Bay and in the court-martial of Manning in Virginia.
In May, the Justice Department told The Associated Press that it had secretly seized all records for 20 of the wire service's telephone lines and switchboards three months earlier as part of an investigation into leaked information about a disrupted terrorist plot in 2012. The move was widely criticized by the media and press freedom groups.
Since 2009, the Obama administration has prosecuted eight leaks of classified information under the Espionage Act, compared with three under all previous presidents combined, according to CPJ research.
April 2010
|NSA employee Thomas Drake is indicted on charges of leaking information to The Baltimore Sun about spending and mismanagement issues at the NSA. The government eventually drops most charges and in 2011 he pleads guilty to a misdemeanor offense.
May 2010
|Shamai K. Leibowitz, a contracted linguist with the FBI, pleads guilty to giving a blogger classified information about Israel. He is sentenced to 20 months in prison.
May 2010
|Chelsea Manning (then known as Army Pvt. Bradley Manning) is arrested and charged with giving government data to the website WikiLeaks in the largest leak of classified documents in U.S. history. In August 2013, she is sentenced by a military judge to 35 years in prison.
August 2010
|Stephen Jin-Woo Kim, a State Department contract analyst, is indicted on charges of giving classified information about North Korea to Fox News. The case is ongoing.
December 2010
|Jeffrey Sterling is indicted on charges of providing New York Times reporter James Risen with information about a failed CIA effort to sabotage Iran's nuclear program. The case is ongoing.
May 2012
|Former CIA officer John Kiriakou is indicted on charges of disclosing classified information, including the names of two CIA operatives, to two journalists. He pleads guilty and in January 2013 is sentenced to 30 months in prison.
June 2013
|NSA consultant Edward Snowden is indicted on charges of leaking a large trove of documents related to secret surveillance programs to The Washington Post and the Guardian, among other news outlets. He is granted temporary asylum in Russia.
September 2013
|Former FBI agent Donald J. Sachtleben pleads guilty to leaking information to The Associated Press about a disrupted terrorist plot in Yemen. He is sentenced to 43 months in prison, plus 97 months in prison on unrelated child pornography charges.
In response to the uproar over the surveillance programs revealed by Snowden, Facebook joined other technology companies and released for the first time a report that detailed government data requests for access to Facebook accounts in the first six months of 2013. The company reported a range instead of a number for the United States—which topped the list by a significant margin—due to legal restraints related to classified information. The company was not allowed to elaborate on how many requests were related to national security.
|United States (in 79 percent of them, some or all information given)
|India (50 percent approved)
|United Kingdom (68 percent approved)
|Italy (53 percent approved)
|Germany (37 percent approved)
|France (39 percent approved)
An Associated Press report found that the U.S. government denied 5,223 Freedom of Information Act requests on national security grounds in 2012 compared with 4,243 the previous year.
CPJ research found that despite Obama's promises, his administration has a dismal record on transparency.


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Everybody's got that special sound
Note to criminals planning to use a telephone in the commission of their crimes: everyone's voice is unique. To security researchers and investigators, this has come as great news; sophisticated analysis tools can help match voices to people even without fingerprints or eyewitnesses. Unfortunately for the crooks, many have yet to get the message.
Consider the case of a German fraudster with a particularly brazen scam. Several years ago, this person would contact elderly Germans and pretend to be a long-lost relation from America. According to the patter, this person needed a wad of cash in order to pick up a new Audi that had been ordered months before. Due to some snafu with an international wire transfer, the money from America had not materialized, and if the scammer did not have the cash within 24 hours, he would lose the car. Of course, if someone would be good enough to loan him the money, he was sure that the bank situation could get straightened out and the cash would be returned in a day or two.
The preposterous story turned out to be surprisingly effective; after enough of these cases surfaced, the Federal Criminal Police (BKA) got involved. Hermann Künzel was the head of the BKA's Speaker Identification & Tape Authentication Department for 14 years, and still does consulting on voice security matters. When he got involved in the case, the authorities had a suspect in custody and had collected 123 calls in Polish, German, and Sinto made by the scammer. The challenge was to link the two.
Although the 48-year-old suspect had a hoarse voice and a Hamburg accent (two characteristics of the caller), the sheer number of available samples and the fact that they were in three languages meant that this would be a nightmare to examine using the traditional acoustic-phonetic method. Instead, Künzel turned to a piece of specialized voice analysis software which worked independently of language—it simply examined characteristics of a voice and made a decision about matching based on Bayesian theory.
When he compared the 123 phone calls to a sample of the suspect's voice, the computer said the 122 of the calls had a "possible" to "very high" chance of being made by the suspect, but one call had a "very high" probability of nonidentity. This was a strange result that needed to be looked into, as the defense would certainly seize on the strong outlier to claim the tool did not work, or that the police had fingered the wrong man.
After further investigation, though, the BKA was sure that it had the right man. And what about the outlier? That call was actually placed by the suspect's younger brother. With the spurious data point removed, the computerized analysis was compelling; after the BKA presented a slide of their results in court, the suspect entered a full confession. Voice biometrics snagged another criminal, and did so quickly: on a modern dual-core machine, crunching the numbers can take as little as 30 minutes for one pair of samples. The technology is ready for the real world.
Two birds, one stone, no problem
Voice biometrics is poised to explode in popularity over the next few years because it provides a particularly elegant solution to one of the most basic security problems: knowing whether a person is who she claims to be. Although it's sexy to imagine the technology being used to snag Sinto-speaking con men in Europe, it's banks that are the most ready customers, and some are already implementing it into their telephone banking systems.
Voice can combine what people say with the way that they say it, which means that it provides two-factor authentication in a single action. Fingerprints, iris scans, retina scans, and face recognition can all produce biometric identification (what you are), but something else is needed to provide a second and more secure authentication factor (something you know, for instance). Not only can voice combine two factors, but it can also do so at a distance, normally over the telephone. Remote scanners for the other biometric security mechanisms are expensive and not widely deployed, but phones are ubiquitous, cheap, and well-understood by consumers.
As if those advantages aren't enough, voice systems are also less expensive to implement and two or three times more accurate than fingerprint scanning. These results are courtesy of Dr. Clive Summerfield, an Australian researcher at the University of Canberra, where he was a founding member of the National Centre for Biometric Studies. Summerfield spoke recently at the Voice Biometrics Conference in Washington, DC, an event organized by Opus Research and billed as the "first voice biometrics conference in the world," and Ars was there to bring back a front-line report on the state of the technology from those who are developing it.
One of the main takeaways from the two-day event was that voice biometrics is no longer a "three-to-five years" technology. Not only is it here now, but it's ready for major commercial deployments. ABN AMRO, a major Dutch bank with 4,500 branches in 53 countries, is already rolling the technology out to 4 million customers in the Netherlands this year—something we'll discuss later on. But first, what makes the voice so unique, and how does biometric identification work? Can it be fooled by a recording? Can it be fooled by twins?


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Satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first-aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.
Do the following:
Explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from your home, on a wilderness camping trip, and during an activity on open water.
Prepare a first aid kit for your home. Display and discuss its contents with your counselor.
Do the following:
Explain what action you should take for someone who shows signs of a heart attack.
Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person.
Demonstrate proper technique in performing CPR
using a training device approved by your counselor.
Show the steps that need to be taken for someone suffering from a severe laceration on the leg and on the wrist. Tell the dangers in the use of a tourniquet and the conditions under which its use is justified.
Explain when a bee sting could be life threatening and what action should be taken for prevention and for first aid.
Explain the symptoms of heat stroke and what action needs to be taken for first aid and for prevention.
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Describe the signs of a broken bone. Show first-aid procedures for handling fractures, including open (compound) fractures of the forearm, wrist, upper leg, and lower leg using improvised materials.
Describe the symptoms and possible complications and demonstrate proper procedures for treating suspected injuries to the back, neck, and head. Explain what measures can be taken to reduce the possibility of further complicating these injuries.
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Bruises, strains, sprains
Abdominal pain
Broken, chipped, or loosened tooth
Knocked-out tooth
Muscle cramps
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If a sick or injured person must be moved, tell how you would determine the best method.
With helpers under your supervision, improvise a stretcher and move a presumably unconscious person.
Teach another Scout a first-aid skill selected by your counselor.
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The generosity of people in the Hope/Holland community and beyond has resulted in the donation of hundreds of ambulatory and rehabilitation aids for people with disabilities in countries around the world.
The students and staff of Hope's athletic training program during the month of February collected the aids on behalf of "Wheels for the World," an organization that collects and refurbishes the equipment.
Include in the donations from the community were 38 wheelchairs, 65 pairs of crutches, 117 walkers, 43 canes and other aids such as car seats and strollers.
The objective of the California-based "Wheels for the World" is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the disabled all around the world. The organization is a subsection of "Joni and Friends," which provides ministry outreach programs to people with disabilities and their families. "Joni and Friends" was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada. At the age of 17, Joni was in a diving accident which left her a quadriplegic in a wheelchair. She has since become a leading disability advocate as well as an author and artist.


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There's no other instrument with as much presence and cultural identity as the guitar. Virtually everyone is familiar with tons of different guitar sounds, from intense metal shredding to soft and jaunty acoustic folk music. And behind all those iconic guitar tones are great sets of strings. Just like a saxophonist changes reeds from time to time or a drummer replaces sticks, putting new strings on your guitar every so often is an important part of owning and playing one.
So, what should you look for in a set of strings? There's no one answer. To go back to those same analogies: every woodwind player has a preferred strength and shape of reed, and every drummer likes a set of sticks with particular balance and tip shape. It's the same with strings: you've got different gauges and different materials to choose from, and ultimately the right ones for you are a matter of preference.
Of course, there are a few ways to narrow down the string options. For starters, since guitars come in different scales, you need a set that's the right length for your instrument. You also need to match the type of guitar: electric strings for an electric guitar, acoustic strings for acoustic. If you play an acoustic-electric, you'll usually be looking for acoustic strings since those instruments use non-magnetic pickups. For classical and Latin guitar types directly descended from ancient gut-stringed instruments, the right strings are generally going to be nylon.
Once you've got your categories narrowed down, then you can start getting into the nitty-gritty differences between strings. For instance, electric guitars will give you the choice between nickel (for authentic vintage sound) and stainless steel (for maximum durability). Some string manufacturers have exotic material options with their own unique characteristics, like Ernie Ball's Slinky Cobalt strings. With so many subtle differences separating guitar strings, you owe it to yourself to browse carefully and look at all the choices on the table before making a decision.
When all is said and done, the only way to know for sure what a certain set of strings will sound like on your guitar is to take them for a spin. For that reason, it's not a bad idea to try out a few different ones that interest you to see which ones you like best - then you can stock up! However you like to approach your string shopping, the amazing selection you'll find here is sure to satisfy.


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Lockheed Martin is partnering with the SANS Institute to reduce cyber security vulnerabilities that may be introduced during software development. Through the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Secure Software Programmer (GSSP), Lockheed Martin developers will be given skills to enhance the security of the code they write.
Lockheed Martin developers will be offered assessments, skills development, and certification for secure coding through the SANS Institute. The GIAC GSSP examinations offered by SANS measure mastery of the essential competencies for secure programming developed by the Secure Programming Council, a consortium of individuals and organizations. The examinations, which use questions with code examples, are currently available for Java, C, and .NET developers, and are offered through SANS Institute.
Initially, the SANS/Lockheed Martin project will let Lockheed Martin assess the secure coding skills of 75 programmers, provide training to improve their skills, and certify its developers through a rigorous certification exam. Based on the results of the assessment and training, the program may be expanded to train a broader developer workforce.
"Lockheed Martin integrates all aspects of information assurance into every solution it delivers and continues to invest in proactive security measures," said Dr. Eric Cole, Senior Cyber Security Fellow at Lockheed Martin. "We are committed to improving secure software development practices and are certifying our employees who are working in the area of cyber security on customer programs," he continued.
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October 14, 1999 - Insurance practices routinely make distinctions based on, among other things, gender, age, marital status and disability. While many of these distinctions are based on valid business practices, others raise questions and concerns. These concerns relate to the existence of non-discriminatory alternatives to current practices and about respect for human rights.


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The fleet has already raced stadium-style in Muscat, Qingdao, Istanbul and most recently on the magnificent Douro river in Porto, and one team has dominated so far. British Olympian Leigh McMillan and his team The Wave, Muscat have triumphed in all but one of the previous Acts but as McMillan mused, it is getting harder to retain an advantage, especially with three other teams - the Austrian Red Bull Sailing Team, their stablemates Oman Air, and the French on Groupe Edmond de Rothschild.
"I think it is going to be really difficult in Cardiff," said McMillan. "We have had a pretty good winning streak but at some point these things always come to an end. There is no doubt that the other teams will be wanting that run to end right now and at the half way stage I expect they will see it as time for them to reel us in. It is going to be hard with all the teams gunning for us but we are coming into Cardiff with a new motivation and energy - and we intend to convert that into another win in front of our friends and family."
Groupe Edmond de Rothschild - who suffered serious damage to their Extreme 40 on the final day at Act 4 Porto which ultimately cost them their place on the podium - are more determined then ever to claim their first victory this year. Two new crew members will be racing - Christophe André, who last sailed an Extreme 40 in 2011, brings America's Cup, match racing and offshore experience to the French team, whilst Romain Motteau may be a newbie to the Extreme Sailing Series but as a youth multihull World Champion he is sure to find his Extreme 40 feet quickly. "When you fall you have to quickly get back in the saddle," said skipper Pierre Pennec. "The Act in Porto was a blow to us, especially for the overall Series leaderboard as we lost two places, but we are mid-championship and the end result is not known. Our shore crew has done an outstanding job fixing the boat and is like new, the whole team is extremely motivated to move forward."
Andrew Walsh will remain in the driving seat of the British GAC Pindar for a second consecutive Act with a few new faces amongst his crew. Team GBR 49er sailor Rick Peacock returns to the Extreme Sailing Series after debuting at the 2011 UK leg on board Aberdeen Asset Management, while American sailor Anna Tunnicliffe will be calling tactics for the British boat. Tunnicliffe, best known for winning gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and who has also been awarded the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year twice said, "I'm very excited to be joining GAC Pindar in Cardiff. I'm looking forward to learning from the guys and offering my skills to the team. I've watched the Extreme Sailing Series over the past couple of seasons and I'm really looking forward to short stadium course sailing and fast paced races." Tunnicliffe will be one of two women competing in Cardiff; the other is Olympic silver medallist Hannah Mills on the local entry Team Wales.
The Welsh spectators and visiting public are expected to turn out in their droves to watch the Extreme 40s as Cardiff Bay is transformed into an incredible stadium racecourse with viewing areas on all sides.
The nine Extreme 40s will race on Cardiff Bay from the 30th August for four days, with the event opening to the public on the 31st August. The fleet will race in the stadium race mode that is synonymous with the Extreme Sailing Series, putting the Welsh public at the heart of the action.
Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Overall Series Results after 4 Acts.
1. The Wave, Muscat 39 points
2. Red Bull Sailing Team 33 points
3. Oman Air Team 31 points
4. Groupe Edmond de Rothschild 31 points
5. GAC Pindar 22 points
6. Alinghi 18 points
7. SAP Extreme Sailing Team 18 points
8. ZouLou 16 points
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World Sailing Newsletter is the weekly online newsletter of World Sailing.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy-to-use format.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy-to-use format.


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Steve Yegge's The Pinoccio Problem describes a very special type of program: one that not only fulfills the original purpose of its creators, but also is capable of performing arbitrary, user-defined computations.
They typically also host a console, by which one can reprogram the software on runtime, maybe persisting the modifications.
I find this problem very hard to reason about - there seems to be a conflict between implementing the 'core modules' of a program, and making the system really implementation-agnostic (i.e. no functionality is hard-coded).
So, how to architecture such a program - what techniques can help? Is it a well-studied topic?


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Dinosaurs in Literature, Art & History
There Were Giants In The Earth in Those Days
Those Sophisticated "Cave Men"
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Back in the mid-1850's an immense, mostly buried rock wall encompassing an area of up to 20 square miles was discovered at Rockwall, Texas—or so it was named after the discovery. People of that time up and up to today thought it was the remnants of some ancient, long lost civilization. Current day geologists, generally believe that it is simply a geological feature though they are short on a theory or mechanism for its creation. Scientists in a knee-jerk fashion often label these types of phenomena "natural".
Others, in a knee-jerk fashion label these types of phenomena "remnants of ancient civilizations". This feature has been known about for longer than 150 years and there hasn't been much scientific interest for some reason.
Here at s8int.com. we don't know if its manmade, natural or some combination—but it is interesting. There are certainly some features of the wall which in our unexpert opinion leads us to believe somebody at the very least modified it in ancient times.
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This fascinating and unusual structure after which Rockwall, Texas was named poses some significant questions:
Is this wall natural or artificial?
Is there an exciting archeological site buried right here in our own state?
Could this be the wall of an ancient city?
Or, has nature given us a natural wonder, unlike any other found in North America?
"Let us consider Rockwall, Texas, a small town named for a strange wall, mostly buried, that exists in the area. We have had inquiries about this structure but have little in the way of substantial data.
Just arrived is a facetious newspaper item that relates how, some 50 years ago, R.F. Canup excavated part of this wall. He dug 8 feet down and eventually unearthed about 100 feet of the wall. That was enough to convince him that it was the masonry wall of an ancient city.
Geologists, on the other hand, ridicule this idea, saying it is only a natural rock formation.
(Streater, Don; "Geologists Burst Rockwall's Bubble," Beaumont Enterprise, September 8, 1986. Cr. S. Parker via L. Farish.)
Comment. What we really need are some authoritative geological and archeological reports. Have any professionals ever visited the site? It seems incredible that Canup could have mistaken a natural rock wall for an artificial one! "
SOURCE:ScienceFrontiers Online
The Discovery of the "Rock Wall"
|The picture shows two metal rings that were discovered during the walls excavation.
These rings are approximately 10" in diameter and 6" respectively. The rings were embedded within the stones that make up the wall. The rings composition has been analyzed. Their material makeup is (SN "Tin"), (Ti "Titanium") and (Fe "Iron").
These were previously held pictures and only now are coming to public view. How do you think they (the metal spheres) got there?
Of the early settlers, there were three Newcomers, T.U. Wade, B.F. Boydston and a Mr. Stevenson that had arrived to establish a farming community. In 1852, T.U. Wade and his family began building their house on the east side of the east fork of the Trinity River valley near the western edge of the present townsite of Rockwall which is just north of today's Highway 66.
In the process of digging the homestead well, Mr. Wade hit a stone formation. Further digging and investigation discovered a "rock wall" below the surface which ran at an extended length.
At the time, Stevenson, Boydston and Wade were at odds with each other, each wanting to name the town after themselves. On the discovery of the "rock wall" they decided to name the town Rockwall and resolve their differences. (J.Glenn, 1950)
Even though the "rock wall" at that time had outcroppings around the area that stood two to three feet tall with their capstones in place, no connection had been made to the extent and scope of this fence-like appearance much less at being an actual wall.
The following is information gathered from Mary Pattie (Wade) Gibson, granddaughter of T.U. Wade, founder of the wall at the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. She described the additional digging her grandfather and other men did at the homesite.
In this description were cubicles or rooms constructed of stone which you could walk through and would reach a corridor which seemed to run in a direction into the hill that the town square sits above.
She told of an incident in 1906 of two unidentified men digging out the corridor which had apparently been filled with erosion. Their intent was to reach a room or cavity under the town which would be full of gold, apparently derived in part from Indian legend.
The ceiling of the corridor had steep slopes (describing a Gothic type arched ceiling, much like the Mayans built), and the further into the corridor the two men excavated the steeper the slope of the ceiling became, consequently, the men fearful of a structural failure abandoned their search for gold.
Mary Pattie Gibson also spoke that her grandfather's exploration of the wall, discovered on the outside, the wall went straight down. On the inside she described the wall going down to about forty feet, curves inward and becomes much thicker.
This sounded like a buttress effect that has been used to support high standing structures and implies direction and transfer of liveloads.
Additional information provided by the daughter of the late Mr. Deweese, an early settler of Rockwall, who described a doorway with a diagonal shaped stone in the wall at the Wade residence on Highway 66. This portion of the wall was open to visitors from 1936 until the late 1940's, and was consequently back filled because of dangerous structural conditions.
Artists conception of a part of the wall-from photos. Click and drag photo to resize. Mr. Henry Squires, a native of Rockwall and an accomplished historian to the area identified an outcropping of the wall on a county road in the northeast portion of Rockwall County. Here a well had been dug in 1897 by Mr. Deweese, assisted by Mr. T.H. Meredith. The well was dug on the outside of the wall (the east side of the east perimeter wall).
Before digging the well, they dug a shaft through a cross section of this larger wall, but the stones were wet and so heavy, after about thirty feet, they abandoned the work of drawing the stones out of the shaft.
They directed the remainder of the shaft to the outside of the wall to complete a well. At about thirty- five feet down they discovered an almost perfect square opening through the wall, which has been referred to as a "window."
The opening was two feet square, in a two foot section of the wall. The total depth of the shaft was forty-two feet, but they did not find the bottom of the structure. (J.Glenn, 1950).
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In 1949, a Mr. Sanders of Fort Worth, Texas, did an excavation of the wall. From this excavation four large stones were brought up with the largest weighing approximately two tons. On these stones were found inscriptions with what appear to be pictographs.
These extremely dense stones have been underground, therefore erosion has not been the cause of the designs on them, Moreover, there are no other stones or portions of the wall with inscriptions or diagrams that have been discovered to date. (J. Glenn, 1950)
There are other reports of doorways or windows found in the wall through the past 100 years such as reported in the Dallas Morning News, 5 November 1967 by Frank X. Tolbert, "Back in the 1920's, T.H. Meredith said a well was dug on his farm just east of the town of Rockwall, and Mr. Meredith declared that the digging went along side a masonry wall which seemed to have an arch over a doorway or window."
Quotes from scientists who are presently involved with or have inspected the excavation and research to date of effort to expose the "Rockwall":
"The exposed wall is quite spectacular to see first hand and determining its origin, genesis and age invokes a number of exciting research opportunities that can certainly advance our understanding of this type of phenomena.
The most important fact, however, is the point that geologists actually do not know the precise processes that created this feature; and, therefore, a systematic and detailed study of a section of the wall has the potential to expand our knowledge and reveal new data not considered heretofore"
Randall Moir Ph.D Archaeologist - Dallas, Texas
"It is good when examples like Rockwall appear that test our abilities and cause us to question basic Newtonian Mechanistic assumptions that have not been modified for over 150 years. Physics had to abandon this approach at the turn of this century, opting instead for relativity and quantum mechanics in order to further their understanding of matter and the universe.
These two theories are currently undergoing radical revision behind the scenes because of new discoveries that do not fit that paradigm. We would do well to embrace the new physics to help us explain things that we have swept beneath the rug for too long before we lose all credibility."
James (Bud) Shelton Geologist - New Orleans, La.
Source: RockwallFoundation
My family and I took a trip to Rockwall Texas this past weekend. (February 2006) I tried to get some information off the web prior to visiting the town but found nothing especially helpful.
Even the town's website www.Rockwall.com had only a short passing mention of this wall after which the town was named.
Upon arriving in town, we asked 3 or 4 people that we met about the wall. One did not seem to know what I was talking about. The other three appeared to know something about it, but when I asked them where I could see this wall, none really knew for sure.
They gave me some suggestions, but I never saw a piece of the orignial wall. It was so frustrating!
All we ended up seeing was about a 10 X 3 ft section that had been dug up and relocated to the town square. If it was reproduced in much the same arangement that it was found, it does not take a genius to determine that it was not there "naturally".
I can not believe that the town of Rockwall sits on what could be one of the most important archeologial sites in the country, and they don't even seem to care, when a few days or weeks of careful digging would probably reveal whether or not this wall was man-made or natural.
It would also generate an incredible amount of tourism to the area either way. I suspect the fact that there are several high dollar homes built over a good portion of the wall is a factor, but c'mon. I'm praying someone will endeavor to explore what is there.
I'm sure the stones have an interesting story to tell. If you know of anyone from that area that can show me where I can view a part of the original wall, I'd sure appreciate it.
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I pick the content, you pick the palette. Your kit should include ONLY the following:
- 6 papers
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@Marisa: so happy to join this challenge
YES! This is what I love to do...kits! Thanks for the challenges.
@Andene: i love to do kits too, it's super fun
Hi all... I've never done one of these before. When ready, do we post the links back in this same thread? Thanks.
I will try to contain myself to the list.... hehehe.
This is fun! Does it work the same as the train? Can we post a link to download so others can use your mini kit?
Here is my "little" kit, ahum. I am going to make much bigger kit called "Alice in Wonderland" out of it because I had so much fun with this one:
And you can download the full (extended) Mad Hatter Kit here.
And here is Alice, part II of the Alice in Wonderland Kit (this time I didn't follow Marisa's instructions but I don't know how to share, since I don't have a blog on digital scrapbooking :
Part IV you can get here.
The last part you can find here:
Thanks ladies for sharing all of your little mini kits! I like them very much.
I'm definitely participating this month ^_^
I have mine here:
You can get it, along with the first part in my blog here:
Nadia!! Your mini is so awesome!! I can't wait to see how you design a full Alice kit! *edited* and NOW I am SOO excited to work with this kit. I have actually purchased two different Alice kits that I have in my stash and I am SOO much more excited to use yours. Thank you soooooo much for your generosity!
Man, this was so confining! Good exercise in self discipline. I wasn't sure what was meant by "shapes" so I just added plain shapes.
In honor of October being National Cookie Month, I made this mini-kit. These are 8.5 x 11 papers. The plaid, polka dot papers, and the ribbon are Marisa's template. The chevron paper is made with Brooke's template. The texture on the frame is from HG designs
Download at Dropbox.
Nadia and Cintia, both fun kits! Love the color combinations in both. I'm going to go download them right now.
You gals are very creative. This was fun! My first time ever making all of these items. I learned a lot and it was definitely a challenge! Even figuring out how to place all the items into the preview was a challenge lol! The PS tutorials helped me much along the way. Here's my mini kit with my favorite color combo of grays and purples. Enjoy.
Winter Bliss - Mini Kit by zoenanai, on Flickr
And the blog link if you'd like to download: http://mandyslovabledesigns.blogspot.com/2013/10/winter-bliss-mini-kit-pixelscrapper.html
@Amanda: Beautiful mini kit, I love the color palette too Thank you for sharing! Will post mine soon ;)!!
Such a fun kit, Thank you!
I LOVE ALL of these minis! GREAT job everyone. They're all such unique themes and each one has it's own adorable touches.
@Cintia, that is the CUTEST little monkey!! I love your mini kit and the colors!
@Nadia, what a unique and beautiful kit! I LOVE it, especially the colors. My daughter will go crazy over this when she sees it, Alice is her favorite character EVER!!!
@Harriet, your kit is making me super hungry, haha. I love that you made your papers 8.5x11. I also love the colors!!My son is a cookie monster, so if I ever figure out how to do a decent layout, I'll scrap his cookie eating photos with this!!
@Amanda, Very STUNNING kit. I LOVE the colors, but especially the whimsical look of it all. Such adorable papers and elements, and the glitter is also beautiful!
Such beautiful work, I can't wait to see the rest!!
Nadia, I absolutely love your kits! Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait for other parts!
I have to give this one a try!! I love to create kits - this will force me to do a mini. Most of mine end up being huge!! I tend to get a little carried away.
Awww this is so cute! Thank you for sharing!!!
@Tamara: you're very welcome ^_^
You all do such a great job! Beautiful!!!
Nadia - I LOVE your velvety frames. How did you create the texture or is it a pre-made one you already have? Would love to see a quick write-up of how you made the purple velvet frame if you ever have time to put it down on paper. I absolutely love it!
Thank you Jiovanna & Sheila.
Lovely ladies, you all did a lovely job. I think I may try to get my part done, so I can play too!!! Lol
Nadia, you've outdone yourself with these mini-kits. Great colors and textures! It will be fun to use them. Thanks again.
BTW I'd also love to know how you made the velvet textures if you do a tutorial on it.
I wanna play!!!!! Here's what I came up with!
and since I knew I wanted to add some flairs, you can grab those at my blog too
All on my BLOG ~> MY BLOG
Thanks everyone for all the great minis.
Nadia, this is so cute!!! I love all of it. Thank you for sharing. I have some perfect pictures to use with this kit. A few weeks ago I went to the Dallas Arboretum to see an Alice in Wonderland exhibit and took a lot of beautiful pictures. This is perfect to scrap those!!


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1- Start a new texture in Genetica; just click the empty page, or go to file, new. (or ctrl+n)
2- right click the empty black square and hover above insert-generate-noise and click noise
3- youll now have a noise node, you can play a bit with the values, but for this one i used the values in the image.
4- we'll put a change bci node below it to make it a bit more contrasted, do this by right clicking the noise and click, insert below-color-change BCI, the new node appears instantly, and set autofix in the change bci parameters to "yes".
5- we will be using this noise several times with this texture, so place a group underneath, right click the noise then go to, insert below-group-group and click it
youll now have this,
6- click the edit tab and you'll be "inside" the group, relax, you are still behind your computer, its genetica playing mind games, at the left you see a tab called group inputs below the contributors tab, with the noise you made as a thumbnail.
you can drag this thumbnail into the empty node, please do this.
now the noise sits in the empty node, this means you placed a reference in your group, using references speeds rendering up and saves you from making the same noise over and over.
7- right click the reference and go to, insert below-color-colorize, now this appears;
underneath there is a properties tab that shows the current gradient, click edit to enter the color zone (niNInininiNInini)
now you see a gradient window pop up with your custom gradients (i have alot) and underneath the current gradient.
we'll edit the current one, click the middle and select a color with the wheel, a full color works best, with no black or white in it, now click "OK"
you'll see that the noise is colored now.
8- right click the colorize node and go to, insert below-3D-transmit and click it, you now have this,
9- now drag another reference into the empty node above the transmit node and you'll see that the noise will be distorted in an interesting way, we are close to what we want now.
10- there are alot of sliders in the properties tab of the transmit node, feel free to play a bit (with sample density low for playing, this updates faster sou you can almost instantly see what you are doing, for rendering it looks generally better at a higher density like 6 or 8 ) for this preset we will use the values in this image;
11- right click the transmit node and go to insert below-filter-fractalize, now the fractalize node appears underneath, it doesnt look very refined but that comes in step 12.
12- use these values to make the fractalized image look like it overlaps itself faking depth, play with these values for other interesting effects.
13- you can now render it all to see how it looks, or tweak further with color changes, noise changes, what ever you like, have fun!
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Now that I have both my Pi3B+'s working and compiling stuff like Mesa3D, I want to try some OpenGL games.
Gaming pushes computers, I want to see how far the Pi3B+ can be pushed
Warzone2100, 0AD, Supertuxkart are OpenGL games but there is no Aarch64 ebuilds for lots of things like these.
In Raspbian with OpenGL turned on -
Warzone will run , some issues but playable.
0AD will start up and then stop.
Supertuxkart ? Is it too big to run on a Pi?
The other thing is the kid may then find Pi's fun and I can get my PC back from him
Supertuxkart can be networked so a multiplayer, better than arcade, racing game with Pi's become possible.
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Michigan International Speedway officials announced the first phase of a broad master plan that includes a significant redesign of the speedway's infield.
Phase One of the plan, approved by the speedway's parent company, International Speedway Corporation, includes a more than $17 million reconstruction of the current terrace suites and media center in the track's infield.
Demolition and construction will begin immediately following the track's August NASCAR weekend and will be ready for the 2010 season at the track.
The two-story design calls for 30 corporate suites that span the second floor of the structure. A number of the suites will include movable walls so areas can expand or decrease based on partners' needs, building upon MIS' philosophy to tailor custom packages to each partners' business goals.
The structure's first floor is a state-of-the-art media, technology and meeting center. Print, radio and TV journalists, including their photographer counterparts from across all news mediums, will have ample space to work and cover MIS' popular events. Separate rooms for large press conferences and competitor meetings will also be housed on the first floor, near a new kitchen and press dining area.
"We continue to invest in the overall experience at MIS," speedway President Roger Curtis said. "There are few companies today investing in their facilities in such a manner. We are exploring ways to create lasting and memorable experiences for our fans, guests, media and sponsors while they are at MIS. We are also investing in the future of auto racing at one of the revered speedways in the country – Michigan International Speedway."
The suite and media center project was designed by Rossetti Associates. The Southfield, Mich., architecture, planning and design firm has created a host of sporting venues from Ford Field, home of the NFL's Detroit Lions and the NCAA's 2009 men's basketball Final Four, to The Palace of Auburn Hills, home of the NBA's Detroit Pistons. The company has an impressive portfolio of sporting, residential, commercial and educational projects across the country and around the world including Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. and Sungui Stadium in Incheon, Korea.
Michigan International Speedway is the first auto racing project for the company, which excited the acclaimed team of Michigan-based designers and planners.
"When you think about sporting events, the focus of the project is typically toward the event itself or the playing field," Rossetti Associate's Jim Renne, principal in charge of the project, said. "For motorsports, however, the focus is all around you — it's the pits, it's the backstretch, it's the garage, it's the frontstretch.
"It's the 360-degree experience that made this project exciting and unique."
The scope of Phase One of the project includes modifying pit road and the current fire lane. The speedway's fueling station in the garage will also be moved.
The project is the largest at MIS since the construction of the suite tower in 2005. In that venture, the speedway's motorsports fan display area was also expanded and paved.
Phase One of the master plan redesign of the infield is just one piece of an ongoing transformation at MIS. In all, MIS will have spent more than $55 million since 2005 on various capital improvement projects from enhanced seating to a new scoreboard and public address system, to better campsites and directional signage — all with the fan in mind.
The speedway also launched a new logo in 2008 to embrace the "NASCAR in a national park" branding the fans have come to love and embody at MIS.
Future hopes for the speedway include an eventual Phase Two of an infield renovation to create a fan walk-style entertainment area with fan-accessible garages, along with reconfigured and enhanced infield campsites.
"We will continue to do our part to make sure the fans are a part of every decision we make," Curtis said. "Race fans are as passionate about their favorite venue as they are about their drivers. We talk to them directly and regularly because we care about what they have to say, and it's our mission to make sure they know how important their input is to our business."
Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It's the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike.
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well yeah! of course!
well yeah! of course!
Just ask all those people in North America who have been abducted by aliens, they'll tell you.
Why don't you check and you
Why don't you check and you will find out if there's anybody outhere. you have to prove it by
yourself not because someone said.. yes there's. "To see is to believe.
It doesn't really matter. If
It doesn't really matter. If there was, they would probably get bored with humans and return wherever they came from.
My goodness - of course there
My goodness - of course there is! It's a strange and rather arrogant human notion that we are somehow special and unique. We are not (thankfully!). We are but one tiny speck in the story of space and time. Just recently it was reported that 33 planets similar to the Earth have been discovered by scientists. And that's just the beginning.
Yes. I am.
Yes. I am.
Don't hold backIs there
Don't hold back
Is there anybody out there?
Stay right there
Cause I want to watch you taking off your morning
And putting on that midnight smile for me
You're chasing
The slow motion belief that you are dreaming
And running from the things that make you feel
Some super models kind of
Some super models kind of look like aliens. So maybe. Just maybe...


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Lowestoft Folk Dance Club
Our club welcomes everyone. There is a varied menu of country/ folk dances from Playford, Squares and Barn/ Ceilidh.
The Venue is St Marks Church Hall, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR.33 9JX.
Contact Tony Sundram 01493 290422 or 07955 580455.
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Man who robbed Korean War vet convicted
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 21-year-old Jacksonville man was convicted Friday afternoon for his involvement in a 2011 armed robbery.
A jury found Quayshaun Heath guilty on charges of armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
In July 2011, Heath and his co-defendant, Alfonza Alberta, held up 78-year-old Clyde Tompkins. The Korean War veteran was picking up his mail at his apartment complex when Heath and Alberta approached him at gunpoint. Heath took the victim's car keys, $12 in cash, and then took off in the victim's car.
Jacksonville police spotted the stolen vehicle and arrested Heath and Alberta three hours after the robbery. Officers also found the gun used in the robbery lying in the street near the scene where the two were arrested.
"This was a difficult situation for Mr. Tompkins to endure, and I'm pleased the two men who put him through this will be forced to answer for their actions," said Assistant State Attorney Jeff Moody.
In November, Alberta pleaded guilty to a charge of armed robbery and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Heath has felony convictions for dealing in stolen property and giving false verification of ownership of Pawned Items. Heath now faces a mandatory of ten years to life in prison. He will be sentenced the week of Feb. 11.
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Liverpool and Manchester United played in the annual FA Youth Cup on Sunday. United came back from two goals down to win, 3-2. The other final count at Anfield: three fans arrested for drunkenness, six ejected for what was likely more controlled drunkenness, and reports that a section of United fans chanted and sang about the Heysel and Hillsborough tragedies to antagonize the Liverpool side. There were also four red cards and a head-butt. There is competitive spirit, and then there is soccer in England.
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge called the "abuse...absolutely sickening" and United officials have pledged to "deal harshly" with any identified fans who participated in the "disgraceful" songs.
United vow to punish 'disgraceful' Youth Cup fans [ESPN]
Sick chants, three arrests and four red cards ruin FA Youth Cup clash between Liverpool and Manchester United [Daily Mail]


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Salmon Smarts
Got some questions about cooking with salmon? Use this basic guide to get you started.
Is it OK to buy frozen salmon? Absolutely. Immediately after being caught, wild Alaskan salmon is typically processed and frozen on the boat or at a nearby facility.
What's the best way to thaw frozen fillets? Thaw salmon wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator overnight.
What is that white film on cooked salmon? It's a protein called albumin (like egg white) that comes from overcooking, usually with higher-fat salmon such as king and farmed salmon. It's perfectly safe to eat, but can be wiped off.
Is the skin edible? Sure, as long as it has been scaled. Most people enjoy it grilled, seared, or broiled until crispy.
What's the difference between wild and Pacific salmon? Pacific and wild are used interchangeably to describe any of five salmon species caught in the Pacific Northwest.
Does wild salmon contain toxins? Salmon are short-lived fish, with a lifespan of one to five years, so they don't accumulate as many toxins as longer-living fish.
What are the health benefits of wild salmon? Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids, which protect against heart disease and reduce inflammation. Salmon is also a rich source of niacin, magnesium, and vitamin B12. One serving contains more than the daily requirement of the mineral selenium, said to regulate thyroid function and boost the immune system.


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Let $M$ be a smooth simply connected manifold and let $N$ be $M$ minus a point. Is it possible to construct an explicit Sullivan model for $N$ (i.e. a commutative differential graded algebra (cdga) which is connected to the algebra of $\mathbf{Q}$-polynomial forms on $N$ by a chain of cdga quasi-isomorphisms) starting from the minimal Sullivan model for $M$?
[upd: in principle the above question is a very particular case of the one discussed in the paper Algebraic models of Poincar\'e embeddings by P. Lambrechts and D. Stanley, AGT 5, 2005. That paper discusses general polyhedra that satisfy some connectivity/codimension assumptions, which are certainly true when the polyhedron is a point. But the general construction involves some non-canonical choices and I was wondering if there is a cleaner and more ``canonical'' construction when the polyhedron to be thrown away is simply a point.]


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- CA UMASC Mss 42, PC 292-A2008-067-006-01-001
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- 1987, 1990
Fait partie de Manitoba Gay and Lesbian Archives
This U-matic tape contains two episodes of the Coming Out! cable access tv program produced by the Winnipeg Gay Media Collective:Cut 1: "What Science Understands about Homosexuality, Part 3 - Before Counselling Gays and Lesbians." 1987, ...
Winnipeg Gay Media Collective


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has dismissed one section of Ashley Judd's lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, but the rest remains headed toward trial.
U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez ruled Wednesday that Judd's sexual harassment claim isn't within the scope of a California statute.
Gutierrez had already rejected the claim in November but allowed Judd's lawyers to amend it, then dismissed it again.
Gutierrez said Judd's allegations of defamation and economic interference can continue.
Judd attorney Theodore Boutrous Jr. says nothing about the ruling changes the fact that Judd's lawsuit is moving forward, and her strong case remains intact.
Judd says that after she rejected Weinstein's sexual advances two decades ago, he sabotaged her career.
The 66-year-old Weinstein also faces criminal prosecution in New York.


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Stolen Flagler County school buses recovered in Jacksonville
Detectives say buses were being used to take fans to FL/GA game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Buses that were stolen out of Flagler County in August have been found as part of a multi-state theft ring targeting school buses, deputies said on Wednesday.
Alphonso Bernard Rock was arrested on four charges of the theft of motor vehicle, two charges of possessision/selling vehicle with an altered or removed ID and a grand theft of a motor vehicle charge.
Investigators said the thieves were using some of the buses to take football fans to the University of Florida/University of Georgia football game in Jacksonville over the weekend.
Detectives said buses that were reported stolen from Georgia were also found in Jacksonville, along with the Flagler County buses. Investigators are trying to see how widespread the school bus theft ring was and it's not clear if Rock will face more charges in other counties or states.
Two Orange County school buses were reported missing in February 2012, but it's not clear if those buses were involved in the theft ring.
Watch Local 6 for more on this story.
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Javier Gazzarri, MathWorks
In this presentation, MathWorks engineers will present a process for developing lithium battery models for system level simulation and Battery Management System design. In this process, a battery cell model is built based on the electrochemical and thermal fingerprints of the battery. Nonlinearities are captured using look-up tables in Simscape™. Simulink Design Optimization™ is used to automate the parameterization process. As a result, simulation results are fitted to experimental discharge data. The model is then extended to a battery pack, taking advantage of the modularity of Simscape and the semiconductor element blocks in SimElectronics for external circuitry such as those for cell balancing. Finally, the model is optimized for speed which is essential for system level optimization and hardware in-the-loop testing.
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It doesn't go with Chanel
Joshua Jackson paid $45K for a necklace for Diane Kruger the other night in Monaco at a charity event. They are not engaged. Last night Diane wore Chanel at amfAR. She did not wear her gift. It doesn't go with the dress. And these wardrobe decisions, they are made weeks in advance. I'm serious. You can't just go rogue and insert a necklace in there and expect it not to f-ck up the order of things.
Can I gush about him some more? Click here if you missed my first post about Joshua's lack of ego.
A friend of mine overheard Josh at a party the other night. Don't ask me to remember which one because they are at a party every single night. The point is Josh was talking and laughing and being chill and cute, holding his girl's hand, and someone asked him something and his response was, "No man, I am just here as her date. She's the one you...(unintelligible)". It was said without being passive aggressive, there was no bitterness, the hearer of it wasn't embarrassed...
That's just how they are. How he is. He doesn't need to be #1, like, ever. When he's with her, he knows she's #1 and loves it that way. I hate to applaud this like it's an extraordinary achievement instead of being something expected. But in real life, how often do you see this go down? And in Hollywood life, how often do you see this go down? Sadly, rarely. Tom Brady holds on to his wife's purse and TMZ is all over his ass calling him a pussy handler. What could be more sexy than how Joshua Jackson isn't threatened by Diane Kruger? Which is why I'm having a really hard time believing he's an actor. Is he really an actor???
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Keargan's second in command
Keargan's main council and right hand man. A sly fellow.
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Which portrait is the fairest?
The Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue features skinny white girls on the front and actor/director portraits inside, all of them by Annie Leibovitz and much more interesting than the banality on the cover. Not to say that individually, those girls are delightful, but again, the lack of diversity was troubling, a reflection of that industry and also our own tastes.
But enough.
We move on to those who distinguished themselves in 2009. Which means that Carey Mulligan has two mentions in the magazine – here she is with An Education director Lone Scherfig. And a wonderfully vibrant shot of Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, and Lee Daniels ALL OF THEM just nominated for Academy Awards. And while I noted yesterday that a non-Hurt Locker Jeremy Renner wasn't as hot as The Hurt Locker Jeremy Renner, in this portrait, with Kathryn Bigelow, both also nominated, he looks juuust fine.
But my favourite, of course, has to be A Single Man. This image is not Annie Leibovitz. This image is ALL Tom Ford. Would Colin Firth EVER stand like that if not for Tom Ford? And the way Tom's own hand is in his pocket? F-cking AMAZINGNESS.
Too see more portraits from the Vanity Fair feature, click here. James Cameron can't make blue people show up for photo shoots?


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Create a subdomain
You can create a subdomain record in your DNS (Domain Name System) zone file for a domain registered with GoDaddy. Subdomains use a domain prefix, such as pics.coolexample.com, to point to an IP address. To add a subdomain that points to a domain name or URL, you can add a CNAME. To manage DNS for a domain not registered with GoDaddy, you can use DNS hosting.
You can watch a short animation of this task farther down the page.
- Go to your GoDaddy product page.
- Click Manage All next to Domains.
- Scroll down to the Additional Settings section and select Manage DNS.
- On the DNS Management page, at the bottom of the Records section, click Add.
- Select A from the Type drop-down menu.
- Complete the required fields:
- Click Save to complete the process.
|Field name
|What to enter
|The host name, or prefix, the subdomain links to.
If you enter @ for the host, this will change the IP address for your root domain.
|Points to
|The IP address you are setting as the destination for the host
|How long the server should cache information
Note: All DNS changes can take 24 - 48 hours to fully update across global networks.
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Just had a random thought about Humans finding other ways.
Gas is $3.40 a gallon where I live but remember when it first hit $4.00 (Give or take) and the country was in disbelief, where will it stop? People have found a way, we might not have other choices where to buy gas cheaper but we as Humans now have cars that get better MPG including Hybrids like I drive.
at $4.00 a gallon gas....
For the person who drives a 20 MPG truck or car with (Example) a 10 gallon tank will pay $40.00 to fill up only to go another 200 miles.
Those who own a Camry Hybrid that gets 40 MPG pays the same price but goes 400 miles on a 10 gallon tank. (200 more miles)
Point is we are finding other ways when we have little choice to buy expensive gas. So you can look at it this way, the person who owns the Hybrid is really paying $2.00 a gallon (Even if he is not) to go twice as far as the guy with the 20 MPG vehicle. (Of course this is an example and not all cars get 20 or 40. However a Prius can get 51 MPG so...)
Farmers will find other ways... maybe even better ways.


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mikecorrales necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 9 diseños de 8 diseñadores freelance.
Website sells energy efficiency and renewable energy related consumer products to consumers. We sell B2B to both government and business. The site needs to be professional but still look fun and lively.
Our website sells consumer products and sells B2B to both government and business. Our target audience is environmentally conscious consumers and needs to be professional but still look fun and lively.
The site's main menu sections should include:
- Home
- About Us
- Products / Services
- Build Your Own System [info/pics submit form]
- Become a Network Installer [info/pics submit form]
- Project Gallery
- Contact UsSecondary menu links (either footer or otherwise) should include:
- Links
- News
- Media / Press
- Privacy PolicyThese are the words I would use to describe the ideal look-and-feel:
- smooth river flowing
- organic
- sunny
- outdoors
- nature
- Chinese Five Phases (elements)You can view our current website at asappower.com.
Other websites we like:
- aeesolar.com/catalog.html
- embraer.comHere are some of the products we'll be selling:
- Consumer Products -> greenhome.com
- Government sales -> eagle-1mfg.com
- I love quotations and will have one to a page.
- We need to have trust symbols, like Verisign and green symbols like Co-op America and EPA Green Power partnership symbols on the page.
- We need to have one main specials section with a heavy call-to-action. There should be limited products
- We have an existing logo and while it can have treatments used to give it dimension, we need to keep the basic look of the logo the same.- It can be downloaded from here (copy and paste the link): creator.zoho.com/DownloadFile.do?filepath=/1212525081477_ASAP_POWER_LOGO.zip&sharedBy=mikecorrales
- Feel free to use stock photography if and where it makes the site more appealing.
- While it's primarily a consumer ecommerce website, we need to make our business, municipal, and federal government buyers
also comfortable shopping at the site -- so they gotta feel like they
belong there too.


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Teaching Degrees
One of the most important professions available to college graduates today, teaching is a rewarding career that is always in demand. Even in economic recessions, teachers at all levels are still needed, and because economic recessions mean a greater focus on education, teachers occasionally avoid the layoffs that professionals in other jobs may experience. But most people choose to enter the field of teaching because they want to make a difference and have a desire to impact the lives of students. From teaching in a traditional elementary school, middle school, or high school to teaching at the college level, or working in a specialized instruction area, an online teaching degree may help you achieve your dream of becoming a teacher by offering you not only the professional accreditation necessary, but also the skills and knowledge to help you excel in your field.
What will I learn with an online teaching degree?
Whether you choose to attend a traditional college or to get your degree online, the types of courses that you are required to take are similar. However, getting an online teaching degree can offer you more flexibility. Instead of sitting in physical classes, you'll get the information you need through your computer. This allows you to continue to work full time or raise a family.
The course material for an online teaching degree, however, does vary significantly based on what area of teaching you want to pursue. If you want to be an elementary teacher, for instance, you will be required to take classes that are different from the courses that high school math teachers or special education teachers complete. However, your classes at any level will consist of a combination of subject matter classes—or courses that help you understand what you want to teach—and teaching classes—or courses that teach you how to interact with students, develop curriculum, etc. Many education programs, however, require that you demonstrate proficiency in all academic areas; this is especially true for elementary education majors. Often, this means getting a "B" or above in core classes like writing, math, and science.
Another important aspect of your online teaching degree is the teacher's examination. In order to teach in a public school in the United States, most states require that you undergo certification. Generally, teacher certification includes undergoing a qualified teaching program, student teaching, and passing a teacher's examination. In 45 states and some other regions in the United States, the PRAXIS examination is given as the teacher's certification examination. Currently, there are three PRAXIS tests, but the number of tests that a potential teacher has to take is determined by the subject matter and grade level he or she wishes to teach. An online teaching degree not only gives you the tools you will need to become a qualified teacher, but also the information you'll have to have in order to pass the teacher's examination.
Request information on how to acquire a teaching degree online
If teaching sounds like a good fit for you, you may request information about teaching degrees from education institutions like:
- Liberty University
- Post University
- University of Phoenix
- Western Governors University
- Purdue University Global
- Walden University
Online Associate Teaching Degrees
Online teaching degrees at the associates level take less time to complete. If you desire a career as a teacher's aide or early childhood educator, such as a preschool teacher or childcare worker, an associates degree cold be all the education that you need. However, K-12 educators in public schools are required by most states to have completed at least a bachelor's degree. While associates degrees in K-12 education are available, they are often meant as preparatory classes for a bachelor's program. Online teaching degrees at the associates level may open up doors for individuals who want to work in a preschool, private school, child care center, or public school as a paraprofessional.
Online Bachelors Teaching Degrees
By pursuing an online teaching degree at the bachelor's level, you are preparing yourself for teacher certification in most states, as this degree is part of the certification process. You can earn a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, secondary education, special education, and a variety of related fields. Most school administrators, including principals, hold at least bachelor's degrees in education, according to Education Portal. Traditionally, individuals who want to become teachers have obtained bachelor's degrees and finished the certification process through student teaching and passing the teacher's examination. Bachelor's degrees also set the foundation for online masters teaching degrees.
Master's and PhD Online Teaching Degrees
Whether you're currently working as a teacher or education professional or you have a bachelor's degree in another field and want to move into the education arena, a higher-level degree in teaching offers many opportunities. Online teaching degrees at the Master's level are often necessary for individuals who want to become principals, school counselors, and other administrators. Master's degrees in specialized areas like special education, speech and language pathology, and curriculum development may also be quite useful for the teacher who wants to move to the highest ranks of educator. Often, teachers with a great deal of teaching experience choose to get their master's degrees in order to receive a pay raise or receive consideration for a promotion. On the other hand, professionals who would like to teach in the area that they are practicing—like lawyers, statisticians, and writers—may choose to opt for a master's degree rather than a second bachelor's.
Where can I look for online teaching degrees?
Today, there are many opportunities for individuals to earn their teaching degrees online. However, it is important that you choose an accredited online school to receive your degree. The following are a list of some online schools that offer accredited programs in teaching and education-related professions.
University of Phoenix
Not only is this school the largest online university, but it was also the first school to offer complete degrees over the web, according to the Guide to Online Schools. It offers associates, bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in teaching and education-related fields. You can learn more about the University of Phoenix here.
Liberty University
A Christian faith-based online school, Liberty University's courses are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Since 1985, the school has been offering distance education, and today's students can receive online teaching degrees from the associate's to the PhD level at Liberty. The school, located at 1971 University Boulevard in Lynchburg, Virginia can be reached online.
Purdue University Global
With locations across the country, Purdue University Global allows both online and on-campus study. Offering both associates and master's courses, Purdue University Global also has programs for individuals interested in receiving a master's degree in higher education studies. The career-focused program offers opportunities for individuals who are already teaching in the classroom and those who aspire to be through the master's programs. Associates degrees are offered for teacher's aide and early childhood education programs. Although the university has multiple physical locations, they can be reached at 866-971-TIME and clicking here.
From associates degrees to prepare you for an online teaching degree at the bachelor's level to a PhD in teaching or an education-related field, there are many options available for individuals interested in teaching and education. Luckily, many of these options are online, so you can get your degree around your other obligations. The most difficult part of obtaining a teaching degree online, however, is choosing the online teaching degree you want to pursue. With everything from K-12 degrees to specialized degrees in a subject area or aspect of education, you will want to choose a goal before picking a program!