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Castro lured one of his young victims with the promise of a puppy. But Castro denied victimizing the women and said that he was the real victim in the experience.
"Most of the sex that went on in the house, and probably all of it, was consensual," Castro said. "These people are trying to paint me as a monster. I'm not a monster. I'm sick. My sexual problem, it's so bad on my mind," Castro said."God as my witness, I never beat these women like they're trying to say that I did. I never tortured them," he said. He insisted "there was a lot of harmony" in his house among himself and his captives.You have to wonder about a man who kidnaps his prey, keeps them chained, impregnates them and then convinces himself that his despicable actions were somehow consensual.
Some of the women she follows were aides to so-called desk murderers, eagerly assisting their bosses. Others took part in the humiliation of Jews, or plundered their goods. Still others shot them from balconies or in forests. One smashed in a Jewish toddler's head. Even those who did not directly take part in the killing of Jews, she says, could not claim ignorance about was going on. They were passive bystanders.
Fewer expressed qualms about what they saw. One who did, a relief worker and lawyer named Annette Schücking, wrote home: "What Papa says is true; people with no moral inhibitions exude a strange odor. I can now pick out these people, and many of them really do smell like blood." Despite what they had seen, the author writes, they asked, "What can one do, after all?"
The moral point Ms. Lower repeatedly makes is that "there were choices concerning how one behaved during and after the war." Men and women weren't punished for refusing to take part in the killings of Jews. "In favoring perceived duty over morality," she writes, "men and women were more alike than different."
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Macias's father's regime was known as the Dachau of Africa. He executed entire villages and families. including many of his own, and was said to be responsible for killing close to 80,000 people.Yet to one young boy and girl, he was probably just plain old dad.
During Macías Nguema's regime, the country had neither a development plan nor an accounting system for government funds. After killing the governor of the Central Bank, he carried everything that remained in the national treasury to his house in a rural village.[2] During Christmas of 1975 he ordered about 150 of his opponents killed. Soldiers dressed up in Santa Claus costumes executed them by shooting at the football stadium in Malabo, while amplifiers were playing Mary Hopkin's "Those Were the Days".[8]By the end of his rule, nearly all of the country's educated class was either executed or forced into exile--a brain drain from which the country has never recovered. He also killed two-thirds of the legislature and 10 of his original ministers.[9]
Priebke was an SS officer who orchestrated the killing of men and boys at the Italian Ardeatine caves in 1944, in a reprisal attack ordered by Adolf Hitler for the killing of 33 German soldiers in Rome by resistance fighters.
They were ordered to kill ten people for every nazi killed but Priebke went a little overboard and killed five extra, 335, just for good measure and to be on the safe side. In an interesting twist, he was never tried for the 330 murders which he was ordered to commit, only for the five extra that he was not ordered to kill.
Priebke admitted his role in the massacre, but he never expressed remorse and maintained he was only following orders. Priebke maintained that all the people he killed were merely "terrorists."
"An order was an order... I had to carry it out."
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In post–World War II trials, Priebke was set to be tried for his role in the massacre, but he managed to escape from a British prison camp in northeastern Italy in 1946. After he had escaped, he lived with a family in Sterzing/Vipiteno. During this time he received on 13 September 1948 a second baptism by a local priest.[6] After his time in South Tyrol he went to Vatican City in Rome to find protection. Bishop Alois Hudal, a main participant in the Vatican's Ratlines, was accustomed to making false travel documents for German officials who had been involved in the war, and he supplied Priebke with a falsified visa to travel to Argentina (then led by Juan Perón).[7] Though alleged to have been responsible for war crimes, Priebke lived in Argentina as a free man for 50 years.
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New report from Apollo Research names Dark Reading #1 influencer overall and among tech news sources
This press release from Dark Reading publicises that Dark Reading were the top overall influencer in Apollo Target's 2016 report on the people, media and organisations that influence the US's Chief information Security Officers.
itmWeb Speakers – Russ Finney
itmWEB was founded by Russ Finney. On the speaker page on the itmWEB site he lists the fact that he was listed as a top CIO influencer in the recent Apollo Research CIO report which looked at the people, media and organisations that CIOs follow the most on social media.
Who influences CIOs? Here's the top 20
"The most in-depth research report yet released on CIO influencers makes its debut" – Michael Krigsman, Founder of CxOTalk writing on ZDNet Also in this ZDNet article, entitled 'Who influences CIOs? Here's the top 20' , Michael goes on to say: "Given the sheer number of people involved in the IT ecosystem, identifying top influencers is not easy. The firm, ... Read More
Rob Tiffany, author of Mobile Strategies for Business, thrilled to be named in Target Analyst Report
Rob Tiffany, Author of Mobile Strategies for Business and Global Technology Lead: Internet of Things at Microsoft, has written a post on his LinkedIn account saying how thrilled he his to be named as one of the top influencers of USA Industry Analysts. He says "I'm thrilled to be included in this group of technology luminaries like Werner Vogels, Steve ... Read More
Kara Swisher: #1 Influencer in Tech – Apollo Research
Amongst her fellow technology writers, Kara Swisher is the most influential tech writer with more of her peers reading what she has to say via her articles on recode and through her regular updates on social media. We are delighted that she refers to herself as "#1 Influencer in Tech – Apollo Research" on her podcast page Recode Decode.
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Influencing the influencers: Where tech industry analysts look for expertise and information
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Cloud Technology Partners' David Linthicum Named #1 Industry Analyst Influencer by Apollo Research
A press release issued by Cloud Technology Partners announcing that David Linthicum, CTP's Senior Vice President, was named number one technology influencer amongst industry analysts in Target's USA Industry Analyst Influencer report.
Fresh Take on "Influence" in the Tech Industry
Lou Hoffman, President & CEO of The Hoffman Agency, wrote a post on his blog, Ishmael's Corner about our Top 30 US Tech Writers blog. In all his posts, Lou has a knack of pulling out pertinent and interesting pieces of information and enhancing the analysis with his own thoughts and data. This blog posting is no exception.


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Former Broncos offensive lineman Ryan Clady on Twitter today announced his retirement from the NFL. He was a free agent and to this point had not caught on with a new team.
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text: I am awestruck by this question. It's easy to consider in the vague sense. But what about in the specific sense? Job --- I have changed my job for healing......and it helped! Moving --- I have moved to another part of the country (twice) for healing......once it worked, once not. Attitudes Toward Others --- I have tried this many times. I'm 50-50 on how successful I am with it. Sometimes, I get stuck on fear, resistance to forgiveness, or habit. Surprising how strong habit can be....making new ones and/or breaking old ones. Attitudes Toward Self --- This is the hardest one of all! I have had a VERY hard time changing my attitude toward myself until I was into my 40's. And then it came s-l-o-w-l-y. Now, in my 50's, it comes a bit easier/faster (still needs work, though........and this is why I speak of it out loud so often....shifts my focus back to seeking positives and gratitude in myself, too. I'm really looking forward to my 60's (not sarcasm) to see my own growth as it picks up the pace. So much more to learn and so much more appreciation for life to be had! How about you all? Does this resonate with anyone else?


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LONDON—Since Britain voted to leave the European Union, U.K. officials have had one message: Brexit means Brexit.
Now they have EU leaders' reply: And it's going to hurt.
The prime minister of Malta, whose country is about to assume the EU presidency, is the latest leader to dash Britain's hopes of an easy divorce, signalling that the 27 other nations will drive a hard bargain.
Joseph Muscat told the BBC that "there will not be a situation when the U.K. has a better deal than it has today."
"In the U.K. it's fair game to bash Brussels and then you don't need to be surprised that in Brussels they bash you back," Muscat said in an interview broadcast Friday. "So this is a bit of Catch-22. It won't be a case whether one side gains and the other side loses. We are all going to lose something."
Malta, a former British colony, is usually one of the U.K.'s strongest supporters in Europe. The island nation is due to hold the EU's rotating presidency for six months from Jan. 1 — a period that could coincide with the start of U.K. exit negotiations.
British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will trigger Article 50 of the EU's key treaty, beginning two years of exit talks, by March 31. She and her ministers have refused to set out in advance the type of deal Britain will seek, saying that would undermine their bargaining position.
In the meantime, EU leaders have grown increasingly firm in their insistence that Britain won't get an easy ride, and frustrated with U.K. vagueness about its plans.
Last week, Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem — who heads the group of 19 countries who use the common euro currency — accused British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson of "saying things that are intellectually impossible, politically unavailable."
In particular, he referred to suggestions by Johnson and others that Britain might be able to stay in the EU's single market for goods and services while imposing limits on immigration from the bloc. Free movement of workers is a key EU principle, but many Britons who voted to leave the EU are insistent the U.K. take control of immigration.
Muscat dismissed the idea that Britain could have both single-market membership and movement restrictions.
"And I could in theory win the 100 metres Olympic race," he said. "It's just not happening."
Muscat's exasperated tone echoes the frustration voiced by other EU politicians.
U.K. Brexit Secretary David Davis visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week to meet EU negotiators, and characterized the trip as a chance to get "to know each other and get to trust each other."
But Manfred Weber, the German caucus leader of the parliament's main conservative group, said he came out of the meeting thinking Britain had "no idea what Brexit really means."
Others have made similar claims. A report from accountancy firm Deloitte that was leaked last week claimed that splits within May's government have delayed development of a negotiating strategy with the EU. The government is divided between Brexit-backers like Johnson and others, including May and Treasury chief Philip Hammond, who campaigned for Britain to remain in the EU.
The uncertainty is raising the political temperature in Britain. Two former prime ministers, John Major and Tony Blair, have said there could be a new referendum on Britain's exit — comments that drew angry responses from pro-Brexit politicians.
"You can't claim democracy when you want it and reject it when you don't," said former Conservative Cabinet minister Iain Duncan Smith. "We had a vote, that vote now has to be acted on, that's all."
Muscat said he would not be surprised if Britain failed to meet its self-imposed March 31 deadline. It is challenging a court ruling that lawmakers in Parliament must get a vote before Article 50 is triggered. The case is due to be heard by the Supreme Court in December, with a judgment likely early next year.
Once talks do start, EU officials have suggested it could take two years just to negotiate the terms of Britain's withdrawal, with details of the new relationship hammered out during a transition period.
Muscat suggested a deal between Britain and the bloc could even be "scuttled at the very end of the process" by a veto in the European Parliament. A European Parliament election is scheduled for May 2019, meaning lawmakers could be voting on Brexit while facing pressure to please voters at home.
Whatever happens, Muscat predicted: "It will get complicated."
"Divorces are never easy," he said.


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Feeding Your Cat
A reputation for being fussy eaters may precede them, but it's with good reason that cats are known to turn their noses up at anything less than satisfactory. As hyper-carnivores, it is all about the meat. Choosing only the finest, highest quality food not only makes for a healthier, happier cat, it also should save you from making too many trips to see us.
Resist the urge to stock up on cheap, sloppy pouches and jelly-filled tins at the supermarket and choose fresh, raw meat complemented by brands offering good-quality wet and dry food. You'll find lots of other carefully selected foods in our Shops and please do ask us for advice on the best diet for your cat.
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- Very high protein content wet foods and dry foods – these can be pricier but are more in tune with a cat's biological makeup, and help with weight control. We're partial to hyper premium dry food from AATU and Orijen, and wet food from Natural Instinct, Schesir and Thrive.
- Premium foods – Hill's Vet Essentials dry food improves dental hygiene and Lily's Kitchen is also a better-quality choice. But be careful with amounts, we don't want your cats carrying too much weight.
- Meat – a few times a week, treat your cat to some strips of raw, fresh meat that they can sink those fabulous teeth into and chew.
- Fibre – kitty cannot survive on protein alone, so make sure that house cats get some vitamins and fibre in the form of a nibble of plant material. Grow 'kitty grass' on the windowsill, serve up steamed vegetables such as broccoli and try out fresh herbs. They love cucumber, too. Outdoor and country cats will have access to plants and it's perfectly normal for them to munch a little daily.
- Go easy on the carbs – you don't see a lithe puma tucking into a stodgy carb fest, and nor should your cat be. It's a recipe for putting on the pounds.
- Absolutely no cooked bones! The splinters can prove fatal. And say no to gravy- or jelly-filled tins and pouches, and non-meat-based treats.
How much food, how often?
Just like humans and an open packet of biscuits, if you leave food sitting in their bowl, your cat will eat it whether they are hungry or not. Over time this will cause them to become more portly than their natural, puma-like physique. Remember that cats are natural hunting creatures and should always be lean!
- Feed your cat just twice a day – no grazing in between meals, please.
- For male cats, we recommend that a quarter of their daily food intake is wet food or strips of raw meat.
- Measure out food according to your cat's weight – we can help you get this right, so just ask.
When it comes to treats, tread with caution as many are loaded with salt and fat. In our humble opinion, Thrive freeze-dried natural cat treats are the best.


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The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on November 9 that a research team led by professor Song Hyun-joon of the Chemistry Department developed a metallic oxide hybrid optical nanocatalyst that converts carbon dioxides in carbonated water into 99% pure methane fuel by using sunlight. This technological breakthrough is expected to greatly contribute to solving both global warming and energy problems at the same time.
In academia, research on the conversion of carbon dioxide regarded as the main cause of global warming, is in full swing. The key of the research is to develop highly efficient catalysts as it is difficult to convert carbon dioxides, a very stable material, into other molecules.
The research team synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles which are mainly used in sun cream and then created nanostructures by increasing copper oxides on the surface. Copper oxides generate electrons with high energy when exposed to light, which converts carbon dioxide dissolved in carbonated water into methane. Using a nanochemical synthesis method, the team constantly adjusted the catalyst particle structure and maintained a wide surface area. This structure is superior to those of conventional catalysts. The reaction time was more than ten times longer and the carbon dioxide conversion activity in an aqueous solution increased several hundred-fold.
"Experiments enabled us to obtain 99% pure methane out of carbon dioxides. If we can precisely control the catalyst structure at the nano level, it will greatly boost photocatalytic reaction efficiency and significantly help principle research," said a representative of the research team.
The KAIST explained that this study was quite meaningful in that the study developed a chemical energy storage method that greatly enhanced reaction efficiency and selectivity by using cheap catalytic materials. A related paper was published in the November 7 online edition of Nature Communications.


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Worlds 2010 Random Thoughts: The good and the bad!
The good:
- IBJJF Organization keeps getting better and better. The event ran as smooth as ever despite the high number of competitors
- Competitors are getting better at all levels especially purple and brown.
- If anyone doesn't think Roger Gracie is the best of the decade they're watching something different than I or they're not paying attention. Not only he has been in 8 consecutive Absolute finals taking 3 of them, but 7 weight titles as well! Roger doesn't usually just win, he wins decisively submitting most of his opponents. Overheard from a few of his opponents and coaches: "He is just impossible" . . . "at a different level" . . . "his Jiu-Jitsu is different than ours". And to boot the kid is humble! IT is great to have him represent our sport!
- Alliance Team is the best no question! Romero "Jacare", his General Fabio Gurgel and his top instructors Alexandre "Gigi" and too many others to name have rebuild the team that once split into a powerhouse of domination not seen in a long time. Not only they took the team title, but also the ladies title and had a winner or a medal in just about every Black Belt category. (read more)
The bad:
- I had to wait a few days to digest this one but many of matches this year were less exciting than last year. And I thought last year was an off year. In many of the matches competitors are fighting for the slightest differences the result is that matches end up tied forcing the refs to make numerous decisions. These are very good, some even great fighters, that are so intent on winning that they are going away from their nature. Where is the "go for it" spirit? Where is the "I'm going to submit you" attitude? Where are the attacking fighters going for the kill? Where is the spirit that created idols, that got us excited to go to watch the Worlds so we would witness epic battles? It seemed in this year's Worlds that a lot of competitors were playing for a 1/8 of an advantage win rather than imposing their will and going for the kill!
And this is not just my opinion as many of the experts, reporters, coaches and even competitors that I spoke with concurred. Xande Ribeiro has a very good piece about this on his blog: (read more)
CheckMat Black Belt dies in motorcycle accident:
from Chico Mendes:
Our colleague "FELIPPE PORTO "LINGUICA" died this past Friday around 21:00 in Sao Paulo. He was driving home from the academy and had a fatal motorcycle accident. Linguica was 29 years old, he was a Black Belt from Leozinho and taught at our affiliate in SP. He will be dearly missed."
Now go train Jiu-Jitsu,
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Worlds 2010: The good and the bad. CheckMat Black Belt dies in motorcycle accident
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Oscar Masotta was indisputably a central figure in the cultural world of Argentina from the 1950s through the 1970s. In the 1950s he worked at Contorno, the mythic magazine edited by Ismael and David Viñas; it is here that Masotta's intellectual project begun to take shape. In this magazine that bore the stamp of the socially committed existentialist on every page, he assumed a self-criticism in the face of the positions taken toward Peronism by the cultural world.
In the 1960's, following a psychological crisis triggered by the death of his father, Masotta focused his attention on experimental artistic productions (Pop and Happenings) and popular culture-particularly that of the comic strip. Masotta's reading at that time was heading avidly toward Structuralism and especially toward the writings of Claude Lévis Strauss, Roland Barthes and Roman Jacobson. In those years he also gave lectures on Pop art, collected in the book El "pop art." He also compiled a group of pieces of his own and from artists and critics around him concerning Happenings and media art, collected in the book Happenings. In 1964 Masotta founded the Centro de Estudios Superiores de Arte at the University of Buenos Aires, where he carried out research and led celebrated seminars. He was dismissed during the Onganía dictatorship, at which time he associated himself with the Instituto Torquato Di Tella. There in 1968 he organized the First World Comics Biennale. From 1959 Masotta focused on disseminating the work of the French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan. His pioneering work was recognized by Jacques-Alain Miller who wrote, "Thanks to the work of an amazing Argentinian, Oscar Masotta, the teachings of Lacan were disseminated throughout the Hispanic world during the seventies."
Harassed by the growing climate of persecution and political violence, Masotta left Argentina in 1974 for exile in Europe. This was shortly after he had founded the Escuela Freudiana de Buenos Aires, a project he initiated in Spain. Masotta died in Barcelona on September 13, 1979.


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If you're a stay-at-home mom with a toddler and without a live-in helper, a "ME" time is almost impossible. And my husband had been away on a business trip for the last five days. With hubby around, ideal day would start with him going to the gym first. I follow after. Without him, the only "ME" time that I claim, which is my gym time, is a game between me and my son. I coud go on some days. I couldn't on other days. It depends on my son's "availability".
This week, we had been to the gym only once. Today seem impossible. He looks so tired from running this morning, before the drizzle. His nap time might extend. But, who knows, I could still cajole him after dinner later?:-)
I am so looking forward to tomorrow. Every Saturday, somebody comes over to clean the house and/or take care of my Little Dynamo. My muscles long for my "ME" time! No exaggeration here, I actually dreamed about my exercises:-(. Anyway, hubby will be back tomorrow night. We'll start Sunday with our family time again… in the gym.


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LAS VENTANAS, CAVE IN PIñAR (Granada, Spain)
These caves have been identified as having been inhabited by humans since the Upper Palaeolithic period. They are declared as a Natural Monument and Property of Cultural Interest. This cave complex has been open for tourism activities since 1999. Facilities for elderly people and people with reduced mobility are available, there are no architectural barriers. For this reason, the monument is a pioneer at the national level. This project is suitable for all people. Most of the monuments of the province have architectonical barriers so people with reduced mobility or associations of elderly people choose this place to spend a day. It is also a place chosen by scholar centres. In the same vein, pathways have been created to facilitate exploring the cave, which furthermore stays at a constant temperature throughout the year, so visits can be made in comfort at any time of the year. In addition to the original idea of making the cave accessible, other offers have been put in place such as: 1. Programme of cultural activities, principally musical, which take full advantage of the cave´s excellent acoustics. 2. Educational Farm: This is an environmental education and rural tourism centre, the main purpose of which is to organise visits to: "Windows cave" for families, groups of friends and formal groups /school, associations...) alike. 3. In addition to a restaurant and accommodation, the establishment offers six workshops where weekly activities are organised for adults and children as a compliment to the cave visit. This cave is an exceptional example of a highly significant cultural space which has been adapted to make it suitable for visits by elderly people. Thanks to this initiative and the additional activities that are organised in and around the cave, visitor numbers have increased considerably, which in turn has had a positive effect on local development through the generation of direct and indirect employment posts, and wealth creation in the municipality. Private partners are not involved in the project. Local government is responsible for the cave and its management. Read more here
AGE FRIENDLY CITIES AND COUNTIES PROGRAMME (AFCC) (West Region, Ireland)
The Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme aims to create communities where all of us can enjoy a good quality of life, continuing to participate fully in the life of those communities as we age. The Programme is based on the WHO Age-Friendly Cities Framework and Guidelines which were developed by 33 cities from across the world and involved major consultation with older people in each of those places. An Age Friendly County Alliance has been formed which oversees the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan. The Alliance is a single over-arching strategic partnership which brings together the statutory, private, voluntary and community sectors to work together to more effectively meet the needs & aspirations of older people in the Cities and Counties in Ireland. Read more here
ACCESSIBLE NATURE TOURISM (North Karelia, Finland)
The aim of the project was to develop services and operational environments of companies that are specialised in nature tourism in North Karelia and to provide nature experiences for everyone, including senior citizens, people with disabilities and families with children. Furthermore, it aimed to initiate the strategic and persistent development of accessible nature tourism and to create guidelines for evaluating, instructing, and classifying accessible nature tourism environments. Senior citizens were one of the target groups of the project, as the number of elderly people is growing and they need specific services in tourism destinations as well. Read more here
TAMÁSI ABILITY THERMAL SPA (South transdanubia, Hungary)
Hungary has a unique quality in Europe: thermal water; this is why there are a lot of thermal and medical baths in the country. Among the baths Tamási Thermal Spa is the only spa in Hungary, and even Central-Eastern Europe, which has the infrastructure for helping handicapped and visually or hearing impaired people to be able to experience the services of a bath by themselves. Disabled, blind or visually impaired people cannot go to conventional spas without help. Similarly, elderly people also have difficulties in moving due to their age and illnesses.
The Spa was established in 1972, and recently reconstructed to offer ability services. There are different types of pools filled with thermal water such as relaxation pools, adventure pools, swimming pools or children's pools. There are also different types of saunas. Medical services are also planned to be introduced in the future. Read more here
SENSUAL UNIVERSAL GARDEN (Podkarpackie Region, Poland)
The Educational Garden, also called Sensual Universal Garden ("sensual" here means being experienced with the senses), was established for disabled people. The collected plants here affect human cognitive senses. Some habitats are very diverse, for example the habitat of ericaceous plants. The Garden also has collections of specially assorted plants, for example, as regards tactile sensations, aroma, with interesting textures, variegated leaf-, root-, and fruit-shapes. There is a collection of herbs which, when ground, yield a strong aroma. Along the beds informative boards with enlarged writing and with Braille writing have been installed too. The Garden provides easy access to people in wheelchairs or with lesser physical afflictions, persons with vision defects and people of advanced age. Read more here
KOLI SHUTTLE TAXI (North Karelia, Finland)
Koli Shuttle Taxi is a public transport service that operates daily between Koli National Park and the city of Joensuu. Koli National Park is one of the main tourist attractions in the region of North Karelia and is located around 80 kilometres from the region's largest city, Joensuu. Koli Shuttle Taxi is the only affordable public transport to the fairly remote national park. Small tourist companies find the shuttle service very valuable as it increases the amount of tourists and other visitors in the area. For seniors and other customers, it is an easy, carefree and accessible means of travelling. Koli Shuttle Taxi serves customers individually and transports them to their wanted destination in the Koli area or the city of Joensuu (railway station, airport, market square, central hospital). Koli Shuttle Taxi can be booked and paid through the regional tourism portal that contains information on accommodation and other tourism services in the region. The taxi is now operating through an innovative private-public funding model. Read more here


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Western Maryland draws a lot of tourists ready to take advantage of the great outdoors in the summer, but that's not the only time of year they come out.
Just a half mile from the Appalachian Trail, Maple Tree Campground near Rohrersville is far from closed this chilly January. While business slows down, it continues to draw customers from hours away.
While the slopes draw thousands of skiers to the region, the parks, battlefields and trails still bring out their share of hikers, even those ready to stay overnight without a lot of luxury.
"In the summertime, they come from all over the world, we get people traveling from the Netherlands and England, its very interesting, and we get people hiking, through hikers," says owner Louise Soroko, "But mainly we draw from Washington and Baltimore because it's so close."
Northbound through-hikers on the Appalachian Trail typically don't start until March. And southbound hikers tend to finish up in December, so if you're hitting the trail these winter months, you can find some peace and quiet.
These college students came from the DC area to disconnect.
"It was just an hour away and it was on the Appalachian Trail, so it was a natural choice," says hiker Nick Schaufelberger.
"Just such a refreshing change from the urban built-up environment, just kind of coming out here to nature, not having any cars or traffic, getting able to relax," says hiker Dan Chessen.
The campground's cottages include wood-burning stoves for heat, bunk beds and a campfire site, enough for a hiker to kick back on a winter night.
The Tree House Camp at Maple Tree Campground is located on 20 acres on South Mountain.


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Before reading this article, open YouTube and check out a trailer for the Nintendo Labo.
Done? Looked amazing, right?
But how does it even work? Did Nintendo invent magic? This looks like so much fun I want to scream.
For those who may be unaware, the Labo is a new accessory for the highly successful Nintendo Switch; essentially, it's a cardboard framework that can be molded into a variety of shapes to turn the Switch into almost an entirely new console. The cardboard can be folded into a variety of things, and using both a scheme of strings and pulleys within the construction, as well as use of the sensors in the Switch's controllers, one can play the game in a variety of ways. The trailer alone saw the switch be turned into a functioning piano, a remote control car, and even a VR system that allowed the player to take control of a giant robot.
I'm blown away. I had no idea this was coming, and I'm amazed that this sort of thing even exists. I was in awe at this trailer like a four year old being shown a magic trick. I'm fully on board with this.
My initial concern is that this is a little gimmicky, that it won't ever be used beyond the minigame tech demos it'll get released with. I would be well on board with these things being used as part of a full game, to change up gameplay at certain moments and introduce an interesting new challenge. I'm struggling to foresee these things happening however, at least not in a way that isn't frustrating (even on the Switch itself, the scourge of motion controls occasionally pops up to spoil the fun).
That being said, I'm going to turn my Switch controllers into a remote control car. And I'm going to love every minute of it.


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Immediate release
December 17, 2014
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Keynotes and Agenda Set for January Renewable Energy Policy Summit
Event Aims to Unlock the Clean Energy Transition
RENEW Wisconsin will host its fourth annual Renewable Energy Policy Summit on Friday, January 9th, 2015 at UW-Madison's Union South. The theme of the event, "Unlocking the Clean Energy Transition," will highlight the importance of renewable energy to Wisconsin's economy. The early-bird registration deadline is Saturday, December 20th.
The event will feature two keynote speakers. They are:
- Brad Klein, Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center, will kick off this year's program. Brad will cover the recently concluded utility rate cases, and the Iowa Supreme Court ruling in 2014 which allowed third-party financing of solar.
- Jigar Shah, President of Generate Capital and founder of SunEdison, will deliver the afternoon address. Widely known as a clean energy visionary, Jigar will offer his perspective on the emerging opportunities for powering the economy of the future with clean energy's impact on the economy.
Between the opening and closing keynotes, panelists and presenters will emphasize the economic and business opportunities for renewable energy, highlighting new planning initiatives, projects and anticipated regulatory changes. These include:
- A morning panel of state and local policymakers will discuss targeted efforts to advance renewable energy options as state energy policy evolves. The panel will feature Representative Chris Taylor (D-78 Madison) and Matt Howard, Sustainability Director for the City of Milwaukee. Additional legislators and local officials have been invited.
- A lunchtime presentation on Vernon Electric Cooperative's trail-blazing community solar installation, located alongside its headquarters in Westby.
- Four afternoon presentations examining scenarios for expanding renewable energy market share:
--What's Next for Solar (Matt Neumann, owner, Pewaukee-based SunVest Solar)
-- Bioenergy and Energy Independence (Jeff Rich, director of the Envision energy initiative for La Crosse-based Gundersen Health System)
-- Big Vision for Wisconsin's Renewable Energy (Jane Elder, executive director of Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters)
--Renewable Energy for the Clean Power Plan (Gary Radloff, Director, Midwest Energy Power Analysis, UW Energy Institute)
Following the afternoon keynote, an awards ceremony will recognize the most noteworthy installations energized in 2014 and honor Wisconsin leaders in renewable energy.
RENEW Wisconsin's Executive Director Tyler Huebner says, "We chose this year's theme to highlight the tremendous economic development potential for Wisconsin from harvesting more of its own home-grown energy sources, and contrast it to the current uphill battle many renewable energy businesses currently face in this state."
The early-bird deadline for registration is Saturday, December 20th. Early-bird rates are $85 for Members of RENEW Wisconsin and $110 for non-members, and rates will go to $95 and $125 respectively after the deadline. The rate for government employees is $85 and for students is $35; these two rates won't change with the deadline. Membership with RENEW starts at $35 for individuals and $200 for businesses and organizations.
For more information on the 2015 program agenda, speakers, and registration, please visit www.renewwisconsin.org/2014_Summit/.
RENEW Wisconsin leads and accelerates the transformation to Wisconsin's renewable energy future through advocacy, education, and collaboration. More information on RENEW's Web site at www.renewwisconsin.org.


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Amenities & general information
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Amenities in Ballycroy parish, from Irish Tourist Association Survey, 1942
The only village in the parish is Ballcroy itself and the surveyor says it was barely worthy of the name with just one shop and the church. Public amenities were very few and included the Church of Irelan church at Castlehill, a dancehall and Drumgalla national school. There was one fair per year, in December.
The headings for the survey are listed below. Clicking on the heading will open the relevant section in the survey.
Curiosities, customs, patterns


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Party at Sweden´s most beautiful Vineyard
At Flädie Mat & Vingård we offer the perfect settings for weddings, anniversaries and other important celebrations. Together we will create occasions that provide you with unforgettable memories for life. Our specially designed menus with delicious food and perfect service will mean that you will never want to leave!
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The Winery Banqueting Room lies in our purpose-built house from 2012. Enjoy the views across the vineyard or study the 'centre of events' where our wine lies fermenting in tanks and oak barrels. The Winery accommodates up to 65 guests.
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We offer exciting and delicious cooking that has its roots in the traditional Swedish kitchen, combined with inspiration from the rest of Europe. Our menus are specially designed for each individual occasion and are always based on the season's very best raw ingredients. Many local suppliers are represented in our menus, which are served together with a suitable offering of fine beverages. Perhaps you would like to choose a wine menu from our very own vineyard?


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When switching to natural colors, product developers should be aware that processing may need to be updated to have the ability to mix colors into the sugar mass during the cooling and forming stage to prevent color degredation. Generally, ingredients added to help protect and preserve the main ingredients in candies (TBHQ/BHT or citric acid) will also help protect naturally derived colors used in the same application. Many laminated, biaxially oriented polymer wrappings are available that can provide adequate oxygen, light, and moisture barriers.
Oil Technology Colors in Confections
DDW offers a proprietary, oil technology for naturally derived colouring that can be used in sanding and decorative sugars for your candy or confection product applications. This oil dispersible technology is innovative because it allows for water soluble colouring to be added to oil-based systems or used for plating to ensure even distribution.
Using our unique Oil Technology Colors, DDW can turn any water soluble color into an oil-dispersible form for fat-based coatings such as white chocolate (or compound coating) and yogurt. This allows typically hard-to-reach hues such as blue, green, and pink to be achieved. Add DDW's innovative natural colorings to compound coating at a low dosage (less than 0.5%) to achieve pastel colors. Add these colors at a higher dosage to hard fat for a concentrated color, which is then added to compound coating, to achieve vibrant colors without increasing viscosity.


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I've always wanted a dark, moody accent wall in my home, but it never quite seemed to fit anywhere in our last house. The space that we have in our main living area NOW, is much brighter and open, so I felt like it was time to take the plunge and get paintin'!
I'm OBSESSED with the results!!!
When we were initially looking for paint, we felt like a few of the straight "blacks" had a hue of purple or blue to them, so we decided to go with a really dark gray instead.
We ended up used Wrought Iron from Benjamin Moore.
We bought a mid-grade paint and did two good coats after taping off the ceiling, walls and baseboard.
I love the idea of strong contrast, so I put up our frames from the last gallery wall we had, along with a couple of other pieces.
I picked up this printed, oversized, canvas-covered magnet board at a local home decor store, and ordered some chic stone magnets from Joss & Main. Aren't they an awesome pop of color!?
I'm seriously in love!
What are your thoughts on dark accent walls in a bright space!?Here are some of my other favorite inspiration pics, along with lots more on my gallery wall Pinterest board :)


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Although I've been away from blog land during October I have been keeping myself occupied! The last couple of weeks have been poppied away - I made some remembrance poppies for a craft fair a week ago using Mary T's excellent pattern here, sold them all and then had lots of orders through my facebook page and from family and friends. I'm delighted with the response and so far have raised £58 for the appeal! :)
As always I couldn't resist presenting them on my favourite button cards and I added a die cut felt leaf. Did you know the leaf should be positioned in the 11 o'clock position to represent 11.00 am on the 11th day of the 11th month? I'll be seeing poppies in my sleep soon - I'm even taking the opportunity to crochet them whilst visiting my Mum in hospital and I've sold some to the nursing staff too! Mum's been there for three weeks now but hopefully will be discharged soon as she is doing well.


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We believe everyone has been given gifts and talents and God wants you to use them for ministry.
Within the church there are many ways you can make a difference. Whether it's helping guests find their way around, making coffee, playing an instrument, leading a class, operating the sound board or anything in between, you may be someone else's first connection to our community of faith.
Whatever your passion, experience, skills or time commitment, God can use you to make a difference at First Christian and in the community. Contact the Staff of First Christian Church to find out where you can plug in!
Come Worship With Us! We gather every Sunday at 201 E. 2nd Street here in Edmond, Oklahoma for three worship services at 8:15, 9:00 and 11:00. Click to read more
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During the school year we UNITE for dinner, music, Bible study, small groups and more!
First Christian Church is located on the NE corner of 2nd and Boulevard in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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If you are seeking a deeper relationship with God and a place where you can join people committed to making a significant difference in our world, First Christian may be the perfect fit for you.
We know how intimidating it can be to walk into a big building that you've never been to before. We hope you will relax - we were all new here once and we're a friendly bunch of people!
Come Worship With Us! We gather every Sunday at 201 E. 2nd Street here in Edmond, Oklahoma for three worship services at 8:15, 9:00 and 11:00.
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Melbourne is a truly unique city. Sure it lacks the world-famous icons of Sydney, and many of our greatest charms are 'tucked-away', but that's what I love about living here.
In my opinion it is a place best discovered on foot, perhaps with a dash of tram-hopping for convenience.
There are sublime restaurants tucked down dimly lit alleys, vibrant bars hidden behind nondescript doorways, coffee-obsessed locals sipping and chatting at their favourite cafes and a canvas of street art dotted across the city and inner suburbs.
And a doyen of this Melbourne street art scene is a chap known simply as – Rone. I spoke to him recently about his art and inspirations.
Rone street art. The early days.
Trained as a graphic designer it was in the early 2000's that Rone first discovered his gift for painting. It was also around this time that his first forays into street art started appearing around the city. It wasn't long before Rone became part of the iconic Everfresh Crew who quickly became the dominant urban art collective in Melbourne.
Street art as a movement grew quickly in and around the Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs such as Fitzroy, Brunswick and Collingwood. Many fans were being won-over by the high quality of work that was appearing on the building edifices and walls of the inner north. I was one.
It really appeared that Melbourne was becoming the Australian epi-centre for this ephemeral form of urban art. I asked Rone why he thought that was the case.
Melbourne artists have been really fortunate to have a supportive city. The Olympics was a huge blow to Sydney introducing a zero tolerance approach for many years. It really held Sydney back for a long time. Melbourne is also built with a lane between every street so there is always somewhere to paint.
Upsize me.
As the reputation and recognition of Rone continued to grow in the mid to late part of the decade so too did the scale of some of his works. However it wasn't until 2010 that Rone painted his very first extra-large mural. In the ensuing years grandiose murals of sometimes epic proportions have become a signature. I asked him about this transition to larger works.
>> Tell us about painting, what you consider to be, your first very large outdoor mural. Where was it located?
I've been painting since 2001 but it wasn't until 2010 when I painted something over three metres. That was in Miami, I was definitely inspired by what was happening there at the time. I'd wanted to paint large for a long time but working out a technique that suited my style took a lot of experimentation.
Let's Face it.
Known for his large-scale, closely-cropped portraits of beautiful women Rone is so synonymous with this form of the street art oeuvre that many have followed in his stylistic footsteps. However there are none that can truly replicate Rone's trademark 'Jane Doe' figures – they are heroinic, almost cinematic female portraits with eyes that are as intense as they are beautifully painted.
Pleasingly however it is still possible these days to happen-upon a brand new work somewhere in Melbourne's labyrinthine back alleys and side streets. Whilst commissions from around the globe enable Rone's passion to also be his income he never seems to forget "the streets". It is an homage of sorts to the urban canvases that have helped him spawn a very successful career.
Rone Empty.
The years 2013 – 2015 saw Rone rarely out of a plane seat having established a strong international following. He was clocking up air-miles rather than coffees on Smith Street Collingwood. There were a multitude of commissions and projects seeing his large-scale portrait work pop up in cities all around the world – from Paris and New York to Port Vila and Taipei.
In 2016 Rone felt the time apt to a return to his roots. Smaller scale, quicker paints. Rather than large-scale corporate buildings his canvases became houses or dwellings that were crumbling or ruinous. Rone Empty – his first solo show in two years – was an attempt to extract beauty out of decay. Light from shade.
"I've done quite a few large public works in recent years, so it was nice to return to some smaller-scale work again…The process really took me back to my beginnings – working late at night, going undercover, having to work quickly, and the excitement that comes with that" he explained. "I feel like I've come full circle with this exhibition."
Empty was also the first time that the artist exhibited photography of his own artworks. A new string to his artistic bow.
It begged the question.
>> Hypothetically, if art hadn't become your career, what job or profession could you see yourself happily enjoying to 'earn-a-crust'.
I have been a freelance graphic artist up until 2010 whilst painting on the side. I would still be happy to be doing both.
To the best of my knowledge there are no X-Factor-esque tv shows (yet) that purport to create instant, and successful, street artists. Rone has emerged from the pack due to a bespoke mixture of dedication, vision and unabashed talent spanning 15 years. There is nothing 'over-night' about his well-earned global reputation.
Today his works criss-cross the globe almost as much as he does. Asking him in December 2016 about what is planned for the year ahead Rone nonchalantly replies…
Not too sure just yet, A few big walls, a few small ones too and hopefully a bit of travel.
All photography Thirty Summers unless otherwise credited or linked.
Update July 2017
Rone on the Silo Art Trail.
Well hello there again. Just a touch base to let you know that Rone has recently become one of the street artists commissioned to contribute a mural on the acclaimed Wimmera Mallee 'Silo Trail'.
If you haven't heard of this network of huge murals and love urban art then you really should visit sometime. Ironic really that such a hitherto urban craft fits so well into the wheat-belt of far flung regional Victoria. The works are daubed onto the sides of huge silos with incredible precision and skill. Words and images on web pages truly don't do these epic canvas' any justice. Worth a visit even from interstate or overseas! Rone's piece is in the tiny hamlet of Lascelles. Why not make it a road trip and visit them all. See below for more info…


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Jason Derulo's "Swa-La" Gets A Cover & Release Date
Female artists have dominated the first few weeks of 2017 with album announcements from Bebe Rexha and Zara Larsson as well as the imminent return of Katy Perry. In fact, with the exception of Ed Sheeran, the pop guys have been in hiding. That will change with the arrival of Jason Derulo's "Swa-Lah" on March 4. "My favorite thing I did all year… I have to say it's this brand new single that I'm about to put out," the 27-year-old announced on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve (below). "It's called 'Swalla.' It features Nicki Minaj and it features Ty Dolla $ign."
"I feel like it's a record we need," Jason continued. "It's one of those ones that's going to get us up and dancing." The track, which was produced by Ricky Reed and co-written by Reed, Jacob Kasher and LunchMoney Lewis, is the lead single from the 27-year-old's 5th studio LP. The crooner unveiled the cover today (February 7) and it finds him leaning against a wire fence. After a fairly quiet 2016, it will be good to have the "Want To Want Me" hitmaker back on the radio. Expect a preview to arrive in the next couple of days.
Jason Derulo talks about his upcoming single #Swalla featuring Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla Sign! pic.twitter.com/5s8XkSg9H9
— Pop Crave (@PopCravings) January 3, 2017
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In his third season as Music Director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Louis Langrée will be conducting several world premieres, a Brahms Festival and a performance in New York. The later will be their first concert together outside Cincinnati, performing in Lincoln Center's prestigious Great Performers series, with pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk.
Full details of the season here.


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Low Carb, Ketogenic No Bake Haystack Cookies from the fabulous cookbook The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen. Today I've got something different for you. I received a copy of the cookbook "The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen". Are you familiar with ketogenics? Let me tell you about it. Carolyn Ketchum, … [Read more...]
Taco Stuffed Mushrooms #BestBeef
Low Carb Taco Bites - Lean ground taco meat makes the best filling for Stuffed Mushrooms. Top with Sour Cream and Pico de Gallo for a healthy appetizer. Appetizers and snacks are hot, hot, hot in September thanks to all those football loving people. With this in mind I decided to … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte – No Sugar Added
Make a delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte without added sugar. This delicious coffee drink is made with warm fall spices steeped in milk and espresso. Yes, I am on the bandwagon of Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers. What is it about this delicious coffee drink that makes so many of us nuts for it? Is it … [Read more...]
Spiced Whiskey Sour – homemade sour mix
Make your own Whiskey Sour at home with the smoky flavors of a homemade Chinese Five Spice Simple Syrup with sugar or sweetener. Cocktail Time is back! I certainly hope you enjoy this little bit of whimsy as much as I do. Although a cocktail recipe may seem in juxtaposition to healthy recipes, … [Read more...]
Instant Chicken Parmesan Zoodle Soup
Pour very hot water over a layer of zoodles, chicken, marinara and spinach and enjoy an instant hot zoodle soup in two minutes for lunch. Pin Instant Chicken Parmesan Zoodle Soup here. Have you seen those cool recipes that are like a homemade instant noodle soup? You see layers of ingredients … [Read more...]


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A Cautionary Tale of Bullets and Free Agency Failure: Losing Dana Barros
►Kyle Weidie | Jul 11, 2012
If this summer's frenzied free agent pace has taught us anything, it's that vying for players on the market, restricted or unrestricted, can be more trouble than it's worth. Teams like...
Hey man, we're trying over here.
►Kyle Weidie | Feb 3, 2011
The faces on the cardboard classics below say: "Hey man, we're trying over here." I'm not sure I believe them all. Or maybe one is trying more than the others …...
Historical Wizards/Bullets Franchise Swag
►Kyle Weidie | May 16, 2010
On Friday I tweeted, "I am now the proud owner of a pair of autographed Juwan Howard shoes from when he played in Washington." Now I'm here to share the pictures....
Gilbert Arenas' Seven 3rd Quarter Turnovers in Pictures and Words
►Kyle Weidie | Nov 11, 2009
Seven third quarter Gilbert Arenas turnovers led to eight Dwyane Wade points on five total shots … evidently Arenas said wasn't getting calls from the refs, or something like that. Arenas...
Wizards Fans, The Date is May 19th
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These dice add up to 19, remember that. The 2009 NBA Draft is on June 25th, an important day in so many ways. For one, it's my birthday….the onset of my...


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When preparing to accomplish any goal you can almost guarantee there will be setbacks. These setbacks can come from yourself, another person, or something completely out of your control. With each trial you may face it's important to keep your head leveled and for you to remain confident that you can achieve your goal. Don't let a setback sink you, instead use it as a learning tool and grow from it.
Quotes for this week:
"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles have strengthened me."
– The Quotable Walt Disney
So don't throw away your confidence—it brings a great reward. Hebrews 10:35
If you'd like to share your own story about a setback moment feel free to comment or send me an email.
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Peter Gunn
Starring - Craig Stevens, Herchel Bernardi
Directed by - Blake Edwards
Peter Gunn
Starring Craig Stevens as Peter Gunn
Make sure you check out this scene with Hope Emerson as Mother. We were convinced it was Jimmy Durante in drag!
Peter Gunn
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Three Chinese criminal hackers made $4 million by gaining access to insider information from law firms. The firms that were infiltrated have yet to be disclosed by prosecutors.
Malware was used to hack into the email accounts of several legal firms, where the criminals could access emails that contained confidential information about upcoming mergers and acquisitions of several large organizations. With this valuable insider information, the three men were able to strategically purchase and trade stocks to gain maximum returns.
One of the emails revealed a deal between Intel and Altera, a global provider of logic devices and digital circuits. The men purchased more than 200,000 shares in early February 2015, which they sold when the stock price peaked with the release of the acquisition, making around $1.4 million in profit. In total, the hackers made over $4 million from the information they stole.
Law firms are prime targets
"This case of cyber meets securities fraud should serve as a wake-up call for law firms around the world: you are and will be targets of cyber hacking, because you have information valuable to would-be criminals," U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said.
Firms must take actions to protect themselves and their clients. Clients need to be able to trust their information is confidential and protected at all costs. Having a strong information security management system (ISMS) with cybersecurity controls is not just a necessity but gives firms an advantage over their competitors.
Protect your firm
Attacks not only occur because of system vulnerabilities but the human error factor also plays a role. The international standard ISO 27001 offers a holistic approach to information security that encompasses people, processes, and technology. It provides an ISMS framework that ensures security measures cover the entire organization. Having a technological solution only works if you can rely on employees not to open phishing emails and click on malicious attachments.
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The Marketing Technology Buying Process
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The Story
Three women at high risk for Alzheimer's disease offer their brains and bodies to a medical study. After losing their mothers to the disease, these daughters are determined to contribute to the search for a cure. Meanwhile, they anxiously watch for signs of the disease in their own brains.
This independent documentary, filmed over five years, intimately shows what happens when human test subjects – who are at high risk for developing Alzheimer's disease – offer their blood, brains, and hearts to conquer it.
Since Dr. Mark Sager took the initiative in 2001, medical research scientists at the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute have been on a mission – to figure out how to prevent, and eventually cure, Alzheimer's disease.
Their method is to track the characteristics and habits of people at high risk for the disease, and to observe them in biological detail as they age. Some convert to Alzheimer's disease and some do not. Why?
After humble beginnings, the study—the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) —is now recognized by the National Institutes of Health as a high-priority research site.
At the heart of the Alzheimer's study are the test group participants – middle-aged adults with a deceased or living parent with Alzheimer's disease. Parental history makes the test group 2.5x more likely to get the disease than those without a history of it in their families.
The human research subjects are followed by the scientists for a minimum of 15 to 20 years and undergo periodic and rigorous cognitive tests.
The test group also shares one of life's most difficult trials – a parent's decline from Alzheimer's disease.
This is a story about the fight to stop Alzheimer's disease as told by the people with the most on the line.
The Characters
Barb, Karen and Sigrid also return every two to three years to undergo the signature experience – a multidisciplinary oral cognitive test. This battery of questions looks for problems with their memory that signal their worst fear—the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
By combining clinical, brain imaging, biomarker information and physical fitness data, scientists are in pursuit of both the causes of the disease and what lifestyle practices may help delay the onset. It's a race against time, but thus far, Alzheimer's has been the victor.
As the researchers compile data from 1,500 participants over the first period of the study, a narrative begins to emerge.
How soon will an answer be found?
Can it be found in time?
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My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the spring of 2001. My father called me earlier in the year saying she was having trouble completing her sentences – she could not remember the words she wanted to use. I made the 40 minute trip to visit and saw for myself....
Partnering with Diverse Communities in Research: It Can Work!
It can be daunting to wrap your head around a national statistic about Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) when those stats on death include your family. Although their deaths occurred in 2016 and 2018, my parents are a part of these rising projections,...
Therese Barry-Tanner
Therese Barry-Tanner has been a participant in the WRAP study for more than fifteen years. Therese understands Alzheimer's disease at an intimate level. She assisted her father in caring for her mother with the disease. Later she advocated for her mother fiercely at a nursing home —her mother was unable to speak for herself. Therese lost her mother to Alzheimer's disease in November of 2008. DETERMINED began as Therese's idea in 2011. Therese hopes that DETERMINED will bring the audience through the emotional journey and difficult decisions that are made when a loved one lives with or dies from Alzheimer's disease. She also hopes the film will share the experience of being a human research subject, and that it will offer an inside look at the people who are working to find a cure. Prior to producing, Therese worked in healthcare, with over 30 years in program and project management, most recently specializing in healthcare reform and physician quality assurance at a Fortune 500 company.
Melissa Godoy
Eileen Littig
PRODUCEREileen Littig is an independent producer and former Director of NE Wisconsin In-School Telecommunications. With Wisconsin Public Television, she produced social issues programming and has been recognized with two Midwest Emmys – both for stories about teenage girls: Beyond the Butterfly and The Discovery of Dawn. In 1992 she earned a Gold Medal from the CPB for Sexual Orientation: Between the Labels. Littig was Co-Producer for the documentary Do Not Go Gently, narrated by Walter Cronkite. The film received a Gold World Medal in Humanities from the New York Film and Video Festivals and a National Media Award from the American Society on Aging. Littig serves on the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and is a community activist.
Shawndra Jones
SOUND RECORDIST/KEY GRIPJones was on the sound team for Contemporary Color, a visual and audio extravaganza by the Ross Brothers which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Additionally, she worked as a producer/shooter/editor and sound artist for Reinvention Stories; a collaboration between the National Public Radio Station in Yellow Springs, Ohio – WYSO 91.3, led by Neenah Ellis and filmmakers Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert. Jones also worked as Cincinnati sound engineer for The New Black by Yoruba Richen (Independent Lens/PBS), and she contributed recently to the 2020 Oscar-winning feature documentary, American Factory. Jones is a graduate of Wright State University's Motion Picture Program and is a news broadcast director at WBDT and WDTN-TV in Dayton. She flexes her artistic muscles as a singer and burlesque performer as well!
Amy Kruep
SOUND/GRIPAmy Kruep, RNC, DCP has worked with the older adults for more than 30 years, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. She was a nurse manager for Residential Care at Mercy Health West Park, a continuum care facility in Cincinnati, where she created the DaySTAE (Success Through Arts & Environment) dementia program. Kruep serves on the Alzheimer's Association Greater Cincinnati Public Policy Committee, and she is a regional trainer for the national TimeSlips™ creative storytelling program. Kruep produced two short fiction films in collaboration with participants in her DaySTAE program: Runaway Train (2010) and with support from the Ohio Arts Council, Until Sadie Blotz (2012). Created by writers and actors with dementia, Sadie screened at the Positive Aging Conference in Los Angeles and the American Society on Aging Conference in Chicago. Amy cared for her father through his last days with Alzheimer's disease.
Jo Hillman
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERJo cared for her mom when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. After her mother's death in 2004, Jo became a human test subject in the WRAP study. A post-secondary educator, Jo's career has taken her to private and public institutions across the U.S. and Canada. She has received awards of excellence for her teaching and quality enhancement initiatives. Jo was Vice President of the National Quality Academy, taking continuous quality improvement concepts to schools of higher education. She is the founding principal of Performance Horizons Consulting Group, which offers quality improvement strategies to post-secondary schools. Jo's media productions include Connections, a customer service training program for higher education and Keeping the Green in Greenville, about urban forestry in a Wisconsin town.
Karen Y. Durgans
Impact ProducerKaren was Associate Producer and Outreach Coordinator for Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert's A Lion in the House, an Emmy Award-winning documentary and national outreach project (Independent Lens/PBS). Durgans was a field researcher for the U.S. Financial Diaries Project, a research and development partnership between New York University Wagner's Financial Access Initiative and the Center for Financial Services Innovation out of Chicago. She provided research, logistical and audio support for "American International Health Alliance: Partners in Health," which profiled international sister-city partnerships in Armavir, Armenia and Galveston, Texas. "Partners in Health" aired in Season 10 of the award-winning PBS series, The Visionaries. Karen cared for both her stepfather and mother during her family's journey with dementia.
Jean Wentz
Production AssistantJean worked as an archives assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay library for 20 years before making a career change. In addition to working on this film, she was recently a caregiver for the elderly and those with disabilities, including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Jean was also the administrative assistant for the Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Chair of the Sunday Services committee. She is a certified mandala facilitator in the tradition of Dr. Rajita Sivananda (Judith Cornell), which involved 108 hours of leading workshops.
Center for Independent
The Center for Independent Documentary (CID) collaborates with independent filmmakers to create documentaries on issues of contemporary social and cultural concern. CID is the fiscal sponsor of DETERMINED and manages the project funds through their 501(c)(3). They bring expertise in fundraising, production, and distribution. Recent CID projects include the recent Netflix-Higher Ground Productions acquisition Crip Camp by Jim LeBrecht & Nicole Newnham, Dawnland by Adam Mazo & Ben Pender-Cudlip, Nancy Kates' Regarding Susan Sontag (HBO), and Cheryl Furjanic's Back on Board: Greg Louganis. Founded in 1981, CID's programs have screened at major festivals, aired nationally and locally on public and cable television, and earned numerous awards.
Alzheimer's Association
The Greater Wisconsin Chapter aided in securing initial funding for DETERMINED, which was instrumental to making the project a reality. It is one of over 70 Alzheimer's Association chapters across the United States and shares the organization's mission: "To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health."
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|Forum: Music 08-19-2001, 08:46 AM
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Joe Cuba is "Harlem Week" finale--tonight!
Hey, here's a "heads up":
I just heard from a friend who is a sound engineer working the Harlem Week Festival on 135th St in (where else?) Harlem.
According to his information, Joe Cuba will be...
|Forum: Music 08-13-2001, 09:44 PM
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Diana--people will start talking about "us"!!!--LOL!!!!
(You wrote: Thanks so much for sharing your journey into our wonderful music. It brought back many memories. What a line-up? I too was a WWRL listener and also listened to WMCA [good...
|Forum: Music 08-10-2001, 06:27 PM
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Seeing "La Musica" live for the first time!
Hey, Diana!!!!!:
I cant BELIEVE how good we had it "back in da day" musically! It was at the Harlem Cultural Festival during the Summer of 1968 I first got to see Latin MusicSalsaplayed live!
|Forum: Music 07-25-2001, 12:29 AM
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(Diana wrote: Anyhow, glad to hear that other...
(Diana wrote: Anyhow, glad to hear that other folks like the same music I did and still do. [ I prefer it to today's music]. I remember when Willie Colon rehearsed at our CYO [in St. Cecilia's]. The...
|Forum: Music 07-23-2001, 09:26 PM
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East Harlem Music/TNT Band
The TNT Band (Tito Ramos & Tony Rojas) were one of the "Boogaloo/Latin Soul"-era bands that recorded on Cotique Records from about 1968-1970.
Some of their biggest hits were: "Mr. Slick," "Borinquen...
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