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There was an international flavor to some of the recent enforcement actions taken by the SEC and FINRA, which included freezing more than $38 million in assets in an international insider trading case; charging an investment manager and two firms with violations involving a Chinese reverse merger company; charging a Bristol-Myers Squibb executive with insider trading; and the expulsion of a securities firm and its chief executive by FINRA over a number of violations from money laundering to layering and short sales.
SEC Charges Bristol-Myers Squibb Exec With Insider Trading
In a continuing investigation, Robert D. Ramnarine, an executive with Bristol-Myers Squibb in its treasury department, was charged by the SEC with insider trading on confidential information about companies being targeted for potential acquisitions, the most recent of which took place only weeks ago.
The agency is seeking a court order to freeze Ramnarine's brokerage account assets, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey announced in a parallel criminal action that Ramnarine had been arrested on Thursday.
The SEC charged that Ramnarine made more than $300,000 in illegal profits by misusing nonpublic information he obtained while helping Bristol-Myers Squibb evaluate whether to acquire three other pharmaceutical companies.He conducted his insider trading schemes from August 2010 to July 2012, illegally trading in stock options of Pharmasset Inc., Amylin Pharmaceuticals and ZymoGenetics in advance of announcements that those companies would be acquired, and used multiple personal brokerage accounts for the trades.
Prior to some trading, he even researched via his work computer the likelihood of being caught by regulators, searching for such phrases as "can stock option be traced to purchaser" and "illegal insider trading options trace" and viewing such articles as "Ways to Avoid Insider Trading." Ironically, he also viewed a press release on the SEC's website announcing an enforcement action arising from illegal trading in call options in advance of an acquisition announcement.
SEC Freezes $38 Million in Assets in Insider Trading Case
The SEC used an emergency court order to freeze assets valued at more than $38 million in an ongoing investigation into the case of traders using accounts in Hong Kong and Singapore to bring in more than $13 million in illegal profits. The traders were trading in advance of this week's public announcement that China-based CNOOC agreed to acquire Canada-based Nexen.
The court order also prohibits the traders from destroying any evidence in allegations that the Hong Kong-based firm Well Advantage Limited and other unknown traders stockpiled shares of Nexen stock based on confidential information about the deal in the days leading up to the announcement.
Well Advantage is controlled by the prominent Hong Kong businessman Zhang Zhi Rong, who also controls another company that has a "strategic cooperation agreement" with CNOOC.
In the complaint, filed in federal court in Manhattan, the SEC alleged that Well Advantage and certain unknown traders were in possession of material nonpublic information about the impending acquisition when they purchased Nexen's stock in the days leading up to the public announcement on July 23.
Well Advantage purchased more than 830,000 shares of Nexen on July 19 and had an unrealized trading profit of more than $7 million based on Nexen's closing price on the day of the announcement. The other unknown traders used accounts located in Singapore to purchase more than 676,000 Nexen shares in the days preceding the announcement, and immediately sold nearly all the stock once the announcement was made for illicit profits of approximately $6 million.
The SEC took the emergency action to freeze the traders' assets within days of the public announcement of the deal and less than 24 hours after Well Advantage placed an order to liquidate its entire position in Nexen.
Investment Manager Settles Securities Violations, Will Pay $1.1M
New York-based investment manager Peter Siris and two of his firms were charged by the SEC with numerous securities law violations mostly related to his activities with a Chinese reverse merger company, China Yingxia International.
Siris and his firms agreed to pay more than $1.1 million to settle the SEC's charges, which included insider trading, illegal short selling, making fraudulent representations in a securities purchase agreement, making materially misleading disclosures to fund investors, acting as an unregistered securities broker and making improper unregistered sales of securities.
The SEC also separately charged five individuals and one firm for securities law violations related to China Yingxia. They are Ren Hu, the former CFO of China Yingxia; Peter Dong Zhou; Alan Sheinwald and his investor relations firm, Alliance Advisors; Steve Mazur; and James Fuld Jr.
According to the SEC's complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Siris and his firms Guerrilla Capital Management and Hua Mei 21st Century became involved with China Yingxia in 2007, and their misconduct continued until 2010. Along with being one of three "consultants" that improperly raised money for China Yingxia, Siris and Hua Mei acted as advisers to the purported nutritional foods company.
The SEC alleges that Siris, an active investor in Chinese companies and a former newspaper money columnist, misled investors in his two hedge funds through which he invested $1.5 million in China Yingxia. Siris understated his involvement with the company, particularly after it went out of business, and used his insider status to make illegal trades based on nonpublic information as he received it.
In an attempt to circumvent the registration provisions of the securities laws, Siris also received shares from the China Yingxia CEO's father and improperly sold them without any registration statement in effect. Siris further engaged in insider trading ahead of 10 confidentially solicited offerings for other Chinese issuers. FINRA Expels Biremis Corp. and Bars President and CEO Peter Beck
FINRA announced that it has expelled Biremis Corp., formerly known as Swift Trade Securities USA, and barred its president and CEO Peter Beck for supervisory violations related to detecting and preventing manipulative trading activities such as "layering," short sale violations, failure to implement an adequate anti-money-laundering program, and financial, operational and numerous other securities law violations.
According to FINRA findings, during various periods from June 2007 to June 2010, Biremis and Beck failed to establish a supervisory system reasonably designed to achieve compliance with applicable laws and regulations prohibiting manipulative trading activity.
Among other things, Biremis' supervisory system failed to include policies and procedures designed to detect and prevent layering on U.S. markets. Layering involves the placement of non-bona fide orders on one side of the market in order to cause market movement that will result in the execution of an order entered on the opposite side of the market, after which the non-bona fide orders are then canceled.
Biremis also failed to establish policies and procedures reasonably designed to detect and prevent manipulative activity designed to affect the closing price of a security. As a result, Biremis failed to detect and prevent potential layering activity and potential manipulation of the closing price of equity securities on U.S. markets.
FINRA found that despite the fact Biremis' only business was to execute transactions on behalf of day traders around the world, Biremis and Beck failed to implement an adequate anti-money-laundering (AML) program to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act.
Among the violations related to its AML program, Biremis failed to properly detect suspicious activities and file suspicious activity reports (SARs) when appropriate. Also, Beck appointed an unqualified and untrained individual to supervise Biremis' AML compliance program and Biremis failed to provide adequate AML training to employees.
In settling these and additional violations, Biremis and Beck neither admitted nor denied the charges, but consented to the entry of FINRA's findings.


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Missouri Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the opening of the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program that will provide research opportunities for 10 students, for 10 weeks during the summer of 2020. Students will work on independent mentored projects in plant systematics, conservation biology, and ethnobotany. Participants will have access to the Garden's herbarium of more than 7 million specimens, an excellent botanical library, rich garden collections, a laboratory facilities for plant anatomy, microscopy, digital imaging, SEM, and DNA analysis, and the Shaw Nature Reserve – a 2,400 acre ecological preserve featuring prairie, forest, glades, wetlands, and 14 miles of hiking trails.
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Series to air on Crime & Investigation Network� Worldwide
AETN International Named Exclusive International Program Sales Distributor
(April 21, 2009) New York � A&E Television Networks (AETN) has acquired seasons 1-3 of AMERICAN GANGSTER, the acclaimed series from BET that examines the lives and crimes of some of America's most notorious criminals. AMERICAN GANGSTER will air worldwide on Crime & Investigation Network� (CI). As part of the agreement, AETN will represent worldwide sales of the series through AETN International.
Narrated by actor Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible), AMERICAN GANGSTER profiles infamous crime figures through the use of witness accounts, courtroom documents, archival footage, photographs and interviews with people familiar with the cases. Featured experts include former members of these polarizing criminals' organizations, police officials from the time period, attorneys that represented the criminals and crime historians. The series reflects the life and times of American criminals, how their actions have affected the public at large.
Among the criminals profiled in AMERICAN GANGSTER are, the Washington, DC sniper; the Chambers Brothers, drug-dealing emigrants from one of the America's poorest rural counties; Stanley "Tookie" Williams, who was executed for murder in California amid controversy regarding his real role in the founding of America's most notorious street gang, the Crips; Frank Lucas, the larger-than-life subject of the Hollywood blockbuster motion picture, also titled �American Gangster'; and "Freeway" Ricky Ross - L.A.'s homegrown crack king - a hustler and pawn within a complex international enterprise.
AMERICAN GANGSTER is produced by Nelson George, Frank Sinton of Asylum Entertainment, Mark Rowland and BET.
Crime & Investigation Network is a proven domestic and international success, having tripled its viewership in just two years. The network's catalog features over 1500 hours of programming in a variety of genres, including real-life, forensic, justice, and crime profiles. CI draws on the original series and specials from A&E Network, an acknowledged innovator in the crime and justice programming genre with acclaimed franchise series such as The First 48, Manhunters and Crime 360. In 2008, A&E dominated the category, with six of the top ten original non-fiction crime series on ad supported cable in the US. In the US, Crime & Investigation Network launched in September 2005, and an HD service launched in October 2008.
"With its compelling storylines and high quality production value, AMERICAN GANGSTER is the perfect complement to the rich CI library of investigative fare," said Sean Cohan, Senior Vice President, International, AETN. "We are confident that the broadcast community will respond well to the series and are very pleased to represent it worldwide."
"AMERICAN GANGSTER is one of BET's most critically acclaimed and thought-provoking series, and we're extremely proud of the success the show has enjoyed on our network," said Michael D. Armstrong, Senior Vice President & General Manager, BET International. "We're excited that it will be reaching a new worldwide audience through this landmark deal with A&E."
About Crime & Investigation Network
Real crime, real people, real drama � Crime & Investigation Network is the ultimate destination for crime, investigation and mystery programming. The channel opens the door to crime labs, police archives and the justice system, providing viewers a behind-the-scenes look at criminal investigations, probing unexplained mysteries and examining the lives of infamous murderers and outlaws. While police work to crack some of the world's most fascinating crimes, viewers witness first-hand how law enforcement agencies utilize old fashioned detective work and the latest forensic investigation tools to solve cases.
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Marc Topkin is reporting that the Rays have signed relief pitcher Lance Cormier to a one-year, $675K contract. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Rays designated Dewon Day for assignment, whom was just claimed off of waivers last week.
We have updated the 40-man roster projection to reflect this signing.
This move means one of two things:
- The Rays expect Troy Percival to start the season on the DL. As of right now, all spots in the bullpen are spoken for and there are no candidates for demotion. The low-man on the proverbial Totem Pole is Jason Hammel and he is out of minor league options. Or…
- The Rays are expecting one of their bullpen arms to be traded prior to opening day. The likely candidates are Chad Bradford, whom the Rays have tried to trade, Jason Hammel, who is out of minor league options or Jeff Niemann, if the Rays start the season with David Price in the rotation. If the Rays can move Bradford (or Dan Wheeler), signing Cormier would save the Rays over $2 million on the 2009 payroll.
Cormier appeared in 45 games (1 start) for the Orioles last season, posting a 4.02 ERA while striking out 46 and walking 34 in 71.2 innings.
He also posted a career-high 56.8% ground balls in 2008 which could go a long ways towards a solid season with the Rays solid infield defense. And for the last three seasons, Cormier, a right-hander, has actually been harder on lefties. In 2008, his OPS against lefties was .667, 95 points better than his mark against righties (.772).


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A good number of financial advisors give back to their communities with time, services and financial support. Commonwealth Financial Network-affiliated advisor Nelson Ball really, really gives back. Hence, the independent broker-dealer presented him with its Special Service Award recently at its annual conference in San Antonio in November.
"My favorite story about Nelson's charitable endeavors revolves around his church, which was long overdue for a fresh coat of paint but was lacking funds and volunteers to make it happen," shared Commonwealth Financial CEO Wayne Bloom when presenting Ball with the award in early November.
"One Sunday morning, Nelson arrived at services dressed in overalls and a painter's cap–carrying a roller. He then proceeded to walk down the center aisle and let everyone know what had to be done—and it got done," Bloom said.
Ball served in the U.S. Army's counterintelligence operations during the Korean War. He went into the financial-services business in 1965 and won the Agent of the Year Award from Monarch Life Insurance Co. in 1970. In 1982, Ball was among the first graduates of a Chartered Financial Consultant diploma and certificate of completion from the American College.
"I'm still having fun with clients I've known for 40- or 45-plus years," said Ball, 81, in an interview. "I started my practice in the basement with five kids!"
During his long career, he founded the Rotary Club of Westborough, Mass., of which he was the first president, in 1960. "It's a really active club," Ball explained.
Speaking of active, Ball received the Good Scout Award from the Westborough Boy Scouts four years ago. The advisor also worked with a group of local business owners to help launch the Westborough Farmer's Market, and he supported the expansion of the community's YMCA as a board member over the past decade or so.
He and his wife of 57 years, Sylvia, have also supported the Pan Mass Challenge, which benefits cancer research, and a host of other causes, including support for programs that aim to find a cure for lupus. And best of all, according to Bloom, he helped launch the highly successful careers of advisors, and sons, Daniel and Jim Ball in the mid-'80s.
What's next for the active advisor and philanthropist? "My granddad worked until he was 98 and lived to 103," said Ball. "I'm going to beat his record. I love what I do … so I can work and give away a large part of what I make."
LPL-Affiliated Effort
The LPL Financial-affiliated team of Sun Group Wealth Partners said recently that it is supporting 1,000 families with special-needs children who wish to visit an educational museum in Southern California.
"I am very pleased to partner with Pretend City on this important initiative. As someone who is very familiar with the challenges faced by families that have special needs children, I have always deeply valued Pretend City and its mission," said Winnie Sun, founding partner of Sun Group Wealth Partners in Irvine, Calif., in an interview.
The Sun Group manages about $138 million in client assets, and many of its clients are in the entertainment industry, as well as in the not-for-profit field. Sun's advisor partner in the team is Brandon Chang.
"In addition to providing a great customer experience to our clients, Sun Group Wealth Partners has always felt it has a clear responsibility to give back to the community, and we could not think of a more worthy cause than enhancing Pretend City's ability to support special needs children and their families," Sun explained.
Sun Group recently hosted an event for clients at Pretend City to share the news about its special community project. "We thought this would very special, rather than doing an event somewhere like Lawry's," said Sun. "Our clients share our values, and this type of outreach is very important to them."
"As a community-funded, guest-supported educational organization, we rely in large part on the generosity of others to support our programs," said Sandra Bolton, executive director of Pretend City, in a statement. "It is only through affiliations such as these that we are able to grow and expand the Pretend City experience for children and families in our community."
LPL Financial also expressed its support of the innovative community work being done by Sun Group. "LPL Financial is proud to serve as an empowering partner to Sun Group Wealth Partners, and we enthusiastically support their efforts to help families in their community while furthering the mission of Pretend City," said Robert Moore, president and COO of LPL Financial, in a press release.


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Learn and grow as you explore the art of leadership at the Apple Store. You'll master our retail business inside and out through training, hands-on experience, and mentorship. As part of a team, you'll learn through collaboration with those around you. As an individual, you'll further your personal development by making a real impact on the success of your store. If you're a natural leader, the Apple Store Leader Program is your opportunity to shine.
Key Qualifications
- Experience in leadership, whether at work, on a team, or in your community Strong desire to lead a team that runs a multimillion-dollar, industry-leading retail operation
In the first year of this unique 24-month program, you rotate through various functions at our retail stores. During year two, you focus on leadership roles with top-level managers as your mentors and coaches. You learn as you work in each role, reflect on your experience, apply your insight, and share with your team. By offering your observations, you foster positive change in your store and at stores worldwide. When you've successfully completed the program with demonstrated leadership potential, you'll have the opportunity to apply for a leadership position at a store in one of our key markets.
Education & Experience
To qualify, you must have a degree from a university or college with one of the following: a record of success in your studies or equivalent professional experience.
Additional Requirements
- • You have a passion for technology and Apple.
- • You're fluent in English. Experience interacting with different cultures, time spent traveling abroad, or familiarity with other languages is a plus.
- • You'll need to be flexible with your schedule. Your work hours will be based on business needs.
- Submit your resume online along with a cover letter. Your cover letter should include the top three reasons why you would be a successful leader at one of our Apple Retail Stores.


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GOLD BASE, Calif., Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Scientology officials arranged an elaborate vetting process for possible girlfriends for Tom Cruise before he married Katie Holmes, sources told Vanity Fair.
Actresses who were Scientology members were called in by the church under the pretense of auditioning for a training video and were asked their thoughts about Cruise.
Marc Headley, a Scientologist who watched the videos, said whomever dated Cruise would not only have to please the actor, but also "toe the line for Scientology."
"You can't do anything to displease Scientology, because Tom Cruise will freak out," he said.
Nazanin Boniadi, an Iranian-born, London-raised actress, was selected to date Cruise between November 2004 and January 2005.
A source, whose name was not reported, told Vanity Fair Boniadi had to sign a confidentiality agreement and was told if she messed up, she was be declared a suppressive person, an enemy of Scientology.
The source said Cruise was offended by Boniadi when she told him "Very well done," for receiving Scientology's Freedom Medal of Valor. The phrasing implied Cruise was her junior. The actor later broke up with her through Scientology officials, Vanity Fair reported.
The article also reveals Holmes' prenuptial agreement with Cruise filled five bankers boxes and Martin Holmes' attempts to keep his daughter away from Scientology before daughter Suri was born.


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All apologies to Lady Gaga, but it turns out that your quantity of Twitter followers isn't nearly as important as their quality. At least not for news-media feeds, according to this new ranking of the 100 most influential media Twits.
The new metric, developed by Daniel Romero and his team at Cornell University, takes into account both how many followers a feed has and how likely those followers are to retweet. Sites that are able to influence passive users to retweet more often than they normally do get a corresponding ranking bump.
At the head of the class? Mashable, the social media news site, followed by CNN Breaking News. The surprising bronze medalist is the excellent Big Picture, the Boston Globe's compendium of notable photography. Gizmodo is nestled comfortably in 10th.
Of course, as nice as it is to see these sites get their proper due, it still all feels kind of insignificant compared to the mighty power of Bieber. [Cornell via New Scientist]


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Flashback Fridays: Finally, A Look at Southwest's Original Dallas Gates
Flashback Fridays: Finally, A Look at Southwest's Original Dallas Gates
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Beginning with our first anniversary in June 1972, we proclaimed June to be "Our Birthday Month." Last week, I mentioned that I had found a treasure trove of early negatives, and I am excited to share these mostly unseen images as a Southwest birthday gift to you throughout the month. Ever since I began my first dives through all of our photos, slides, and negatives, I have been looking for images of our initial gates at Dallas Love Field. While I found some photos from ramp side showing our North Concourse operation, the upstairs gate areas remained a mystery … until now.
We begin with a view that you may actually have seen before in various Southwest locations and publications, although this image comes directly from the original negative. The scene above is during 1973's great $13 Fare War when Southwest came up with the idea of giving a fifth of premium liquor (or a leather ice bucket) to Customers who bought the full one-way fare of $26 between Dallas and Houston Hobby. Until a couple of months ago, I had never put two and two together to realize that, since the fare war was in 1973, this obviously had to be a view of the gate podium on the North Concourse at Love Field. Note the gate backdrop which has the original "tilted" logo and a digital clocklike display of the departure and arrival time for the next flight. Keep in mind that, when this gate area opened in 1971, Southwest used flight times instead of flight numbers in many public timetables. Even though a much degraded copy of this photo ran in the May 4 Flashback Fridays, I wanted to provide you a clearer, first-generation copy.
While the previous photo has been distributed before, I don't think the photo above has even been seen by anyone other than maybe the photographer before. We are looking at either the Gate 23 or Gate 25 holding area. The rail on the left separated deplaning Customers from those waiting to board. Unlike our current concourse (the West or former American Concourse) with its large picture windows, these Delta gates on the North Concourse had small vertical windows. (As one of the last modernized concourses, Delta tried to reduce construction costs because they considered this to be a very temporary facility.) Ironically, for about ten years from 1997 to about 2007, thousands of Southwest Employees attended University for People glasses in this space after it was remodeled for classrooms. It can barely be seen, but the Delta travel poster on the far wall offers a clue to the gate's owner.
Another ownership clue is the tail of a Delta DC-9 seen outside one of the windows. In this blowup, you can also see a group of our Flight Attendants awaiting the outbound flight.
The photo above came from a different negative strip, but it shows the area behind the railing. The door to the jetbridge is in the upper left corner. A rope hangs across the opening in the railing for outbound passengers. This gate mirrors the standard Delta gate design of the period, and it looks a lot like the gates in Delta's facility at the old terminal in Atlanta.
Even though the photo above isn't the best quality, it offers the only look at the North Concourse hallway that I have seen. To the left is the hallway leading down the second story gate area. The North Concourse consisted of two sections (this section which handled DC-9s and DC-8-51s, and the larger east portion that handled 747s and DC-8-61s in one area, with a large DC-9 holding area beyond that) separated by the old original single level concourse. At two places in each respective section, hallways that passed over the original concourse connected each section. This photo looks down the hallway toward the main terminal end of the concourse. Again, many Southwest Employees will recognize this as the hallway of the University for People. The University also utilized the original escalator entrance to the upper level and Delta's concourse ticket counter remodeled to serve as the University's reception desk. To the right of the photo, we have a framed photo of one of our 737s wearing the original titles on the gate house wall.
Finally, we go up on the roof for this bird's eye view of the gate, complete with either N21SW or N22SW wearing original titles. Behind our aircraft, we see our future gate area, American's West Concourse. The peeling paint on the jetbridge shows that Delta obviously is aware that they only have a relatively short time left to use the facility before moving to the new DFW Airport in a few months. (To be honest, the peeling paint is a surprise because I know too well that Delta used to have a policy that, if rampers had idle time, they were given a paintbrush and a can of paint.)
An American 707 is just to the right of our tail, and next to that is a DC-10. Next week, we will go outside on the North Concourse, and I think all our Avgeeks will enjoy the view. Out of the more than 41 years we have operated from Love Field, we only used the gates on the North Concourse for a little less than three years. Still, it is from that real estate that the first Southwest flight departed on June 18, 1971, and looking at these photos is like looking at our birth.
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With its funky cafes, multicultural cuisine and thriving live music scene - Maroochydore is the cultural capital of the Sunshine Coast where you can enjoy an ocean dip during the day and a cocktail at night.
The seaside suburb of Cotton Tree is a popular place for a picnic or barbecue - with several play areas for the kids and lots of shade. There's a range of holiday accommodation on offer in this area as well as some great coffee shops along the waterfront.
For those who like being out on the water, Maroochy River offers sunset cruises, fishing charters, canoe hire and aquatic activities like wind-sailing and stand-up paddle boarding. To catch a wave or work on your tan, head to open beaches like Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland and Maroochydore.
Retail therapy can be found at Sunshine Plaza - the largest shopping centre in the region with over 220 specialty stores.
Maroochydore is approximately 100 kilometres north of Brisbane.
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It doesn't matter whether you live in Australia, Italy, British Columbia, or right here in Eastdale's hometown of Welland, you are invited to become a member of the Welland Eastdale Alumni Association. Membership does not commit you to attending meetings or fundraising. Your annual dues of $10 goes toward helping the students of Eastdale and the school in their various areas of need including our Scholarship Award Program.
Of course you are both encouraged and welcome to join any of our meetings or assist us in fundraising, but only if you desire to do so. Please feel free to contact us @ email@example.com
Our reunion, held in May of 2011, proved to be very successful with over 1200 people registering and attending the school for one of the many functions that weekend. However, enrolment for membership is very low. If we could get everyone who attended the reunion to commit to an annual membership with the Alumni, the possibilities of what we would be able to do to help the students and the school would be ENDLESS. Join Today!!!
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Periodically we send e-mails out to all Alumni who registered for the reunion.
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Beyond making bananas ubiquitous, we were also the first company to brand a banana through mass media. With the introduction of Miss Chiquita, we created a fun and provocative brand ambassador that educated the public on how to consume bananas—something that wasn't common knowledge in the 1940s. Then in 1963, we were the first banana brand to put a seal of quality on our product: our famous Chiquita blue sticker. Not only is our mark a popular culture icon, but it also lets people everywhere know the banana they're about to eat meets the highest standards. It's a tradition we carry on today as we lead the way in changing the entire banana industry's relationship with the environment. It's just the latest thing that we're doing to be out in front of the banana pack.
From the moment a banana starts to grow from the tree—bright, yellow-green, and holdable—it is wonderful. Nutritious, yet hilarious. Iconic, yet humble. Oddly shaped, yet highly functional. But above all it is fun. When you hold a banana, you feel happier. Don't believe us?
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Rock of Ages
Music for Choirs, Submitted Music
1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save from wrath and make me pure.
2. Not the labors of my hands
Can fill all thy law's demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and thou alone.
3. While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown
And behold thee on thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee.
Text: Augustus M. Toplady
Music: Thomas Hastings
Arranged By: Bret Stewart


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Al-Qaida kills Free Syrian Army commander
BEIRUT -- Militants linked to al-Qaida in Syria killed a senior figure in the Western- and Arab-backed Free Syrian army on Thursday, an FSA source said, signaling a widening rift between Islamists and more moderate elements in the armed Syrian opposition.
Kamal Hamami, a member of the Free Syrian Army's Supreme Military Council, known by his nom de guerre Abu Bassel al-Ladkani, was meeting with members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the port city of Latakia when they killed him, Qassem Saadeddine, a Free Syrian Army spokesman, told Reuters.
"The Islamic State phoned me saying that they killed Abu Bassel and that they will kill all of the Supreme Military Council," Saadeddine said from Syria.
"He met them to discuss battle plans," Saadeddine added.
The Free Syrian Army has been trying to build a network of logistics and reinforce its presence across Syria as the U.S. administration pledged to send weapons to the group after it concluded that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces had used chemical weapons against rebel fighters.
U.S. congressional committees are holding up the plan because of fears that such deliveries will not be decisive and the arms might end up in the hands of Islamist militants, security sources have said.
While Free Syrian Army units sometimes fight alongside Islamist militant groups such as the Islamist State, rivalries have increased and al-Qaida-linked groups have been blamed for several assassinations of commanders of moderate rebel units.


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To walk on the road of God is to be filled with light,
Great are the advantages gained by those who
Discipline themselves to follow it.
It's a monument raised by them on this Earth,
Those who follow the Paths of God,
Those who cling to the Ways of God,
Spend all their lives in joy,
Gathering riches without equal.
The West is the dwelling place for he who has not transgressed the Rule.
Happy is who reaches there!
Nobody can reach there unless
Their hearts have conformed exactly to the Rule.
Down there there is no distinction between rich and poor,
Unless it is in the favour of he who is found to be righteous
When weighted in the scales of justice before the master of Eternity.
-- The inscriptions from the tomb of PetOsiris, high priest of Thoth (4th/3rd century B.C); quoted from: Cristian Jacq, "The living wisdom of ancient Egypt"
Living as a kemetic is walking your path of life together with Netjeru.
Come to the Netjeru with open heart, embrace Them with joy, let Them help you to get better when you are in sadness. Bring Them flowers, water, bread, say Their names, dance for Them, dedicate to Them your actions, listen to music you associate with Them and assemble your devotional playlists. Look at the images of the Netjeru - online or in art albums you may have, marveling at Their beauty. Sit before the shrine and just think about Them. Share with Them your thoughts, your worries and doubts. Don't be afraid of asking questions.
Look at the wonders of nature and see the manifestations of Netjeru in the sky, in the sun and moon, in every flower and every bird.
Your goal in the kemetic religion is to maintain Maat and keep relationship with the Netjeru.
Religion should bring happiness and fulfillment, and while trials and tests happen, the Netjeru are not here to make your life miserable. In turn, they are loving and caring, and They are willing to help you on your path of spiritual growth.
Devotion begins in the heart;
And "going in Ma'at" is the primary "way". It's the way of life; it's not "practicing religion", but Living the religion.
The first step in walking in Ma'at, walking with the Netjeru, however simple it may sound, is: "Place God in your heart".


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Montien House
5 Moo 2, T. Bophut
Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320
Chaweng Beach
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Montien House is situated in a prime location on Chaweng beach. All buildings and bungalows are nestled in a tropical, park-like garden with large trees which provide shade where it is needed. You can choose between a selection of very affordable superior rooms and bungalows, deluxe rooms in the building near the beach or the suites building with its own exclusive entrance. For the ultimate luxury-lovers and honeymooners, there are totally secluded pool villas decorated in traditional Thai style with modern elements. The entirety of rooms, the friendly staff, the terrain and of course the perfect location between the white sand of Chaweng beach and the lively shopping and entertainment center make Montien House into one of the most sought after resorts on Samui.
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Date of stay:
Jul 13, 2019
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The place is very welcoming, green and clean. However, the water in the shower stinks (a lot and All the time), thus the room is smelly.
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Jul 16, 2019
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Aug 17, 2018
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Super agréable hôtel avec petite piscine bord de plage familiale à côté de tout commerce et animation on a passé vraiment une agréable séjour on s est pas ennuyé pendant 3 semaines avec un service irréprochable nous avions un bébé de un an les chambres sont spacieuses et très bien entretenu le personnel est très sympa et très accueillant
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Très précis rien à dire au dernier moment nous avions même réserver le pick-up à l aéroport ils sont à l heure nous sommes partis à 4h30 AM à la fin des vacances
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Have stayed at Montien 3 times as excellent value for money and great location near to all the action. Pool is good and restaurant food is top quality. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to book here again.
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Jun 27, 2018
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Colin Corbet
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May 21, 2018
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Comfortable room, good breakfast
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No problems
May 25, 2018
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Gerald Rudd
Date of stay:
Mar 28, 2018
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Montien House was great! We loved it so much we extended our booking by 2 nights. Rooms and pool area are awesome and the restaurant also good.
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Easy to make reservations and good prices on accommodation.
Apr 09, 2018
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Feb 12, 2018
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We have been there in 2014. This time the room was NOT clean. The rooms are worn and out of date.
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Anja Klindtworth Clausen
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Dec 30, 2017
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Hotel quite old and hadn t got a escalator. We stayed in 3 floor it s not problem for walk up and down with out luggages. But when check in and out had to carry all luggages it quite hard but they has got a good restaurant and small bar in front of beach. And Staff name Chao very helpful and friendly. We will come back to the restaurant again.
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Date of stay:
Dec 30, 2017
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Excellent hotel. My room was very clean. Restaurant was nice, but a little pricey than eating off site.
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Quick and easy
Jan 26, 2018
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Ronald Gangadeen
Date of stay:
Dec 26, 2017
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Hotel and staff were great. Only issue is that the rooms appear to be old and outdated. Could use a revamp.
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Great convenient booking service. My only issue was that the website was not user friendly at times when attempting to make the booking.
Dec 29, 2017
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Yishai Emanuel Mark
Date of stay:
Oct 22, 2017
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My 6th visit to this hotel. Good hotel right on the beach and close to shops and the entertainment district. Friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast. Internet signal could have been better. At any time I would book again.
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like ever fast and good!
Oct 25, 2017
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Andreas Schneiderheinze
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Jun 25, 2017
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Stay was good and pleasant. Chaweng Beach, Shops and Restaurants were minutes walk away from the Montien Hotel.
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Booking was confirmed and very reliable, with Sawadee.Com
Jun 29, 2017
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Jane Mary Francis
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May 21, 2017
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My stay at Montien House was very good. The room was excellent and the staff and service were fantastic. I will be staying at Montien House again. Soon I hope.........
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Step into the world of Montien House located directly on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand. The largest of three small islands set in the Gulf of Siam. The island is home to sandy white beaches, crystal clear waters and offers a year long holiday destination. To complement this, there are also beautiful mountains, natural rock formations, waterfalls and other environmental wonders - making Koh Samui a place that never ceases to amaze.
Nestled in a tropical garden and bordered by a white sandy beach, Montien House is a place where everyone can feel truly at home. Just a few steps away from the cultural and dining attractions of Chaweng, this jewel of a resort provides an unforgettable beach environment in which to enjoy some of life is better moments.
With an emphasis on home style comforts and pleasures, coupled with friendly and experienced service. Montien House is designed for those in search of a truly relaxing and unforgettable holiday experience.
The beachside restaurant is open daily from 7 am. - 11 pm., and at night, one can dine on the beach under the stars. Both Thai and western cuisine are provided at reasonable prices, and there is also live entertainment on offer six nights weekly. Choose from a large range of services to complement your holiday - massages, water sports, snorkeling, shopping, car hire - all are easily organized and arranged for you, here at Montien House.
:: Superior Room ::
Our superior room are equipped with air-conditioning. All the rooms have bathrooms offering a hot shower as well as a fridge and satellite TV. The spacious bedroom is well furnished and is available as a twin or double bed arrangement. An extra bed can be added for a small charge. All superior room feature a sitting area set in an outdoor terrace. The rooms are located in the lush gardens of the resort and are ideal for young couples and those who want essential, yet comfortable rooms during their holiday.
:: Deluxe Building ::
Our deluxe rooms are situated close to the beach and has it own small terrace surrounded by plants and flowers, ensuring privacy and discretion. All the rooms are air conditioned and have bathrooms offering a hot shower as well as a fridge and satellite TV. The deluxe rooms are furnished to a very high standard and are available as a twin or double bed arrangement. An extra bed can be added for a small charge. There are 14 deluxe rooms on the resort.
:: Premier Deluxe Room (35 sq.m.) ::
Our Premier Deluxe building has been completed and is situated at the entrance to the resort. This stylish, fresh and modern building will provide Montien House with a new spacious lobby area and information desk, as well as offering 19 Premier Deluxe rooms. This three storey building will have the lobby and five rooms on the ground floor and seven rooms on each of the other floors.
Our Premier Deluxe Building rooms are situated at the front of the resort a short stroll from the shops, bars and restaurants of eng and only a two minute walk through the resort to the pool and the beach. Each room is exactly the same in size and furnished to the same high standards, however ground floor rooms do not have balconies. All rooms have air-conditioning, are spacious and incorporate a double bed, a day-bed (Which can be set up as an extra bed for children for a small fee), a dressing area, mini-bar, fridge and satellite TV, a seating area and a stylish en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
:: Deluxe Cottage (37 sq.m.) ::
:: Suite Building ::
Our suites rooms are housed in a separate building to one side of the resort. With it own dedicated entrance, the suite rooms offer privacy and discretion. All the rooms are air conditioned and have bathrooms offering a hot shower with a bathtub as well as a fridge and satellite TV. The suite rooms are furnished to a very high standard and quality and are available as a twin or double bed arrangement. An extra bed can be added for a small charge.
:: Pool Villa ::
Our pool villas are a new addition to the resort and offers the ultimate in luxury accommodation. It is a wonderful honeymoon hideaway for couples and with its own private pool, is private and discreet. The interior is furnished to a very high standard featuring modern contemporary Thai influenced furnishing and full air-conditioning as well as a safety deposit box, fridge, and satellite TV. There is an en suite bathroom, with a large custom made sunken bath, again, furnished to the highest quality. It is located a short distance from the beach while all the amenities and attractions of Chaweng are but a short stroll away.
The beachside restaurant offers reasonably priced Thai and western cuisine as well as nightly entertainment. By day, lounge by the pool while sipping a cocktail prepared by experienced staff and by night, dine on the beach with fresh seafood prepared especially for you.
On the beach, there are trained masseurs offering Thai and oil massages, as well as facial treatments, pedicures, manicures and hair braiding. Feel the stress leaving your body as you are pampered from head to toe in a relaxing setting by the sea. There a whole host of facilities and services guaranteed to make Montien House feel like your home away from home.
:: Other facilities include ::
Swimming pool
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A collection of scholarly works about individual liberty and free markets. A project of Liberty Fund, Inc.
After having fought for individual liberty in the English Revolution, the English poet John Milton was appalled that oppressive monarchy would be returned in 1660:
That a nation should be so valorous and courageous to win their liberty in the field, and when they have won it, should be so heartless and unwise in their counsels, as not to know how to use it, value it, what to do with it, or with themselves; but after ten or twelve years' prosperous war and contestation with tyranny, basely and besottedly to run their necks again into the yoke which they have broken, and prostrate all the fruits of their victory for nought at the feet of the vanquished…
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It must be heartbreaking for a man with the intellectual gifts and liberal sentiments Milton had, as a poet and political theorist and defender of free speech, to see the Republic and the revolution he had fought so hard for, turn into a dictatorship under Cromwell and then face the ignominy of a restoration of the oppressive Stuarts monarchy. It did mean however that Milton was forced to return to writing poetry. For that at least, we must be grateful.


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An ITU group has approved a successor to the H.264 video encoding standard, opening the door to future video transmission using only half the bandwidth that's now required.
The International Telecommunication Union's H.265 standard is intended to help keep video flowing among smartphones, tablets, TVs and other devices as screen resolutions increase over the next 10 years. It should help to reduce the burden on wired and wireless networks, where video makes up a substantial portion of today's traffic. Vendors and service providers are expected to phase in the new standard gradually as products and services outgrow the limitations of current technology.
The current specification, also known as MPEG-4, is the most used video compression standard in the world, according to the ITU. It's the coding and decoding system for more than 80 percent of all Web video and is used to deliver high-definition video over broadcast, cable, satellite and Internet Protocol TV. H.264 is also used in mobile phones, videoconferencing, digital storage and Blu-Ray discs.
On Friday, the ITU-T's Study Group 16 gave first-stage approval to H.265, informally known as HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding). Work continues on extensions to the standard, which eventually may include 3-D video encoding. Companies including Broadcom, Ericsson and Mitsubishi have shown implementations of the new standard, the ITU said.
Last August, Ericsson announced what it called the first live TV video encoder compatible with H.265. It predicted that the product, called the SVP 5500 HEVC encoder, would first be used to deliver TV over mobile networks.
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This young woman, Courtney Holt, tells today's New York Post she was violently attacked by a horde of evil roving Hofstra University sorority sisters after de-pledging their sorority because she didn't want to go through with a hazing procedure "which, she said, includes being branded in the groin area with a hot fork." Um, really? Well anyway, that's what she told the New York Post — and also, "Phi Epsilon isn't a sorority, it's cult" — and so today they went ahead and printed that, because that was all there was, without any sort of document or statement from the cops or anything like that, andnow the sorority is sending around an email saying she's full of shit, that actually Courtney is just sort of someone who would make up shit like that. (Blame her insane crackhead mother!) And...UPDATE: a tipster just weighed in. Apparently the fork thing is a venerable tradition or something! That and some thoughts after the jump.
Dear Alumni,
With the media outburst this morning regarding one of our depledges, we wanted
to inform all of you of what has been going on so you have the full story.
This past spring there was one depledge, Courtney Holt, who depledged after five
days claiming she had family problems and that her mother was on drugs. After
numerous spottings at the bar it became apparent that this girl was not only a
liar but a problem, consistently harassing our sisters. The night the new
girls, the Gamma Thetas, got in there was an altercation with her at the bar.
One of her friends punched our President, Lauren Werkiser in the face causing
our sisters to obviously react and throw her head into the wall. It was at this
point, three weeks after she depledged, when she decided to press hazing charges
against the sorority along with an 8 page report outlining some of the pledge
program including the Sister Dinner, the sitting before FR, and FR itself.
There was a full academic hearing conducted with administration and we were
found NOT GUILTY and the sorority did not suffer any repercussions. This past
Friday at happy hour there was another issue with her at the bar and one of the new girls found her room
vandalized with all of her Phi Ep paraphernalia destroyed and "cunt" written on
her wall. There was a report filed with public safety where Courtney Holt's
mother caused a huge scene and verbally attacked one of the sisters. Her mother
is now banned from Hofstra's campus.
And, here, from another tipster:
Yeah...I went to Hofstra. Phi Ep's got a solid rep for doing shit like that. I'm not only not surprised to hear that story, I've also heard about the fork before. So even if it's just a rumor, it's a pretty well known one. I've heard some other pretty vicious shit that they do to their pledges, but since I can't confirm it first hand, I'll just chalk it up to gossip.
So, the fact the Post believed this woman sort of reminds me of the whole thing with the Duke lacrosse players, and this is a complete bastardization of due process and the Constitution, but, please Greek Organizations of America: remind me once again what purpose you serve? Because obviously the conventional wisdom has come to be: "inflict cruelty upon ourselves and one another under various stages of intoxication." So if you deserve to be held in higher regard than, say, loan shark rings, please remind me why.


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Approval or confirmation of a previous contract or other act that would not otherwise be binding in the absence of such approval. If an employer ratifies the unauthorized acts of an employee, those actions become binding on the employer. A person who is under the legal age to enter into a contract may ratify (and thereby adopt) the contract when he or she reaches majority, or may refuse to honor the contract without obligation.


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Members - 40+
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The problem with SSH stopping after auth seems to be a routing problem which would also explain your traceroute troubles. Some questions to determine if this is the case: Do the different access points have different subnets? Like one is 192.168.10.0/24 and the other 192.168.12.0/24. Did you ever connect your eth0 to the network where SSH does not work? Does SSH over the Wifi IP work when eth0 is connected?vollmeise wrote:An update to my previous post...
Connecting the Pi3 and onboard wifi to a different access point (AVM FritzBox 7390) shows none of the described problems with traceroute and ssh!
So it is the combination of the Pi 3's onboard wifi and the Netgear access point which is making the trouble.
While good to know, it doesn't solve the problem for me (ssh not working in my wlan).
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When we Google "carly rae jepsen call me maybe mp3," the top hit is a site called mp3skull.com, which provides several links to copies of Jepsen's catchy pop song for download. And that, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) argues in a new report, is a big problem.
Last summer, Google announced that it would add a new criteria to its search rankings: the number of takedown requests. The more takedown requests a site has, the lower it would be in the rankings.
At least that was the idea. But the RIAA's research suggests that the new policy hasn't had any detectable effect on the rankings of major pirate sites. The RIAA has been tracking the rankings of pirate sites in Google search results for queries like "rihanna diamonds download" and "kesha die young mp3," and it has found that the sites with the most takedown notices have continued to consistently appear on the first page of results. Indeed, they were more likely to appear than links to legitimate music-purchase sites such as iTunes or Amazon.
Because Google publishes statistics on takedown requests, the trade group was able to determine which sites are targeted most frequently. mp3skull, for example, has been the target of 153,326 takedown requests between August and December of last year. Another site called downloads.nl has received a whopping 433,342 takedown requests.
Yet the RIAA's statistics suggest that if Google is taking takedowns into account in its search results, it's not having much effect:
To be clear, the law doesn't require Google to demote pirate sites in its rankings. As long as Google complies with the DMCA's notice-and-takedown regime, it's in the clear legally. The decision to demote pirate sites was Google's effort to go beyond the letter of the law in order to address the concerns of major copyright holders.
Still, Google did promise to demote pirate sites in its rankings last summer. And the RIAA's data suggests that the search giant hasn't done much to deliver on that promise.
Update: A Google spokeswoman responds: "We have invested heavily in copyright tools for content owners and process takedown notices faster than ever. In the last month we received more than 14 million copyright removal requests for Google Search, quickly removing more than 97% from search results. In addition, Google's growing partnerships and distribution deals with the content industry benefit both creators and users, and generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the industry each year."


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Eight of Swords
Rise to the occasion with confidence in your talent and ability.
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Often called "The Test," the Eight of this suit usually pictures a warrior running the gauntlet, subjected to harsh examination, who finds out just how tough he or she is (or isn't) in the process. Life provides us with plenty of experiences that put us in situations of close scrutiny -- whether it's an entrance exam, a decisive job interview or even the tough conversations that follow upon a breach of trust in a close relationship.
Sometimes the challenge or obstacle course has nothing to do with other people, as when an inventor has to face the question "Does it really work?" or when the aspirant has to decide how badly he desires to go through some sort of initiation. This card shows what happens to that great idea in real time, where the rubber meets the road. The Test represents your chance to vindicate the time and energy spent in getting ready for a big moment. In most cases, you will either pass or fail, with little in the way of available middle ground.
In the Reversed Position
When the Eight of Swords is reversed, there is a tendency to rationalize, justify and project blame onto others. Be sure you are not doing that. Judge yourself by the standards you hold your adversary to, before you get caught in a trap of your own making.
Focus your inner dialogue and your conversations with others on what you can do to produce positive change. Inspire others to see the high ground and join you there. You can't complain about the bad attitudes of your adversaries if you have one too.
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With the Eight of Swords in this position, you are being reminded that every setback you experience is a teacher awakening you to renewed effort. This is a learn-by-doing situation; there is no formula that guarantees outcome. You can be sure, however, that an open-minded and optimistic attitude will serve you better in the face of surprising developments.
Be willing to make the rigorous effort that is being called for now. Perform wholeheartedly, with good faith and hopefulness. As such, you'll forestall bickering and criticism, prevail against negative forces and overcome the demons of doubt and resistance. Get excited about your challenges; be confident that you have what it takes to improve the situation. If you do your internal homework, the external situation will open up for you.
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PUBLISHED: 09:12 16 November 2012
A dozen worthy causes benefit from Seaton's week of summer fun
Pacesetting Seaton Carnival Committee gave away more than £1,500 to a dozen worthy causes on Friday.
The money was raised at another "great" week of summer fun, chairman June Millman told the annual general meeting, in the town hall.
She said that as the first illuminated procession on the East Devon circuit, Seaton had a difficult job – needing to set the bar high.
"But I feel this year we have succeeded, "she told the meeting. "Although not as many floats took part, we all felt the standard was very high, and we were congratulated on a very successful procession - with only a few mishaps."
Mrs Millman said they had enjoyed a great carnival week with lots of things going on which were very well supported by the people of the town and area.
She thanked the traders for selling the carnival programmes, which brought in lots of money for them to give to local charities.
She had special praise for Roger and Wayne Broom and fellow members of the float committee who had "surpassed themselves" with "The Year of the Dragon". It finished the year with four first prizes, two seconds and a third.
She also thanked Hilda and Dennis Morgan who are standing down after many years of organising the judges for procession night. She said they would be much missed but fortunately a replacement team had come forward in the shape of Stewart and Pauline Leach.
Mrs Millman added that more invaluable help had come from
Jonathan Croose, an Exeter College student doing a thesis on carnivals
"He offered his services to us for the season and they proved invaluable in all aspects of carnival week, " she said. "He threw himself wholeheartedly into everything he was asked to do. In recognition we intend to create another prize class on procession night - The Jonathan Croose shield for best music, and we hope he will come and judge it himself."
Mrs Millman said after two years in office she was handing over the chairmanship to Kevin Frost.
Other officers elected for next year were Roger Woolland, president, Marie Churchill secretary and Terry Churchill, treasurer.
On the committee are Angela Broom, Peter Burrows, Wayne and Jenny West-Broom, June Frost, Rosemary Partridge-Hogbin, Vic Raskin, and June Millman.
* The main recipient of the profits this year was the town's first response unit which received £500.
Other donations went to: Royal British Legion, £150, the RNLI, £150, The Bellini Bathers, £100, Seaton Fire Brigade, £100, Seaton Drama Group, £75, Seaton Majorettes, £75, Seaton Scout Group, £75, Seaton Guides, £75, Seaton Football Club, £50, the visually impaired, £30, The Memory Café, £30.
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Past experience tells us that it may not be an easy task playing at Estadio Nemesio Diez tonight, but the Earthquakes are ready to make history. The club needs a win or a draw with at least two goals against Toluca to advance to the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal.
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Codice's Francisco Monteverde explains that all other merge systems today use text-based algorithms that don't identify the programming language the code is written in but just the modifications to text. "The inability for merge tools to fully understand programming language structures means they are heavily dependent on the position of the texts being modified, which greatly restricts developers' abilities to perform concurrent changes and improve code quality and readability by refactoring," he said.


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ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) earnings came up short this morning. The oil giant missed analysts' expectations by about 9 cents.
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Steve Schaefer at Forbes runs down the numbers:
"The energy giant recorded earnings of $9.5 billion, or $2.00 per share. Those figures were down 11% and 7%, respectively, from the first quarter of 2011, and earnings per share were below the $2.09 analyst consensus. Revenue of $124.1 billion was up 8.8% from a year ago, but just shy of the $124.8 billion expected.
Earnings in Exxon's upstream, or exploration and production, fell 10.1% from a year ago, to $7.8 billion, while downstream earning, which include refining, were up 44% from the prior year to $1.6 billion, thanks largely to gains from asset sales and improvements in volume and mix."
This earnings miss is the least of Exxon's short-term worries as we head into the summer months and the election heats up. There are a lot of problems for the company to overcome all at once – but it shouldn't send ExxonMobil investors headed for the exits.
A Look at ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) Earnings
There are a few things to look at in Exxon's numbers.
First, $124.1 billion in revenue is an immense amount of money.
If you haven't read anything about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official saying that the agency "crucifies" energy companies, then just wait for the talking points to start on "record profits."
Remember, we live in a world now where record profits are "evil." It's just a matter of time before blame for rising gasoline prices is placed on the major oil companies and their near-record "profits."
Unfortunately, political pundits don't understand the global oil markets and what is on the horizon.
Second, the 10.1% drop in upstream services is an obvious result of natural gas prices plummeting over the last year. Natural gas prices fell to a 10-year low last week, and Exxon is now the largest natural gas producer in the United States.
Keep in mind, the company was practically non-existent in the gas trade four years ago.
We've discussed at length that natural gas is going to become the energy source of choice moving forward around the world. Overtime, natural gas prices will appreciate, and there's an obvious timeline for this global shift.
We still might not be at the pricing bottom yet, but over the long term, it's impossible to ignore the obvious opportunities moving forward – great news for ExxonMobil's natural gas position.
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Recipe: Tennis Cake Pops for the U.S. Open
These treats are inspired by the creations of celebrity chef David Burke and pastry guru Zac Young
Even if you can't serve the ball with the best of them at the 2013 U.S. Open, you, too, can score with these tasty treats right at home.
In the spirit of the final Grand Slam event of the year, which kicks off Monday, celebrity chef David Burke and pastry guru Zac Young are whipping up tennis-themed white chocolate treats, complete with tequila and key lime juice. Guests at Thursday's 14th annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis in N.Y.C. will get a chance to sample the Williams sisters-worthy confections as well as a variety of dishes created by tennis stars and celeb chefs alike. (Veteran chef Marcus Samuelsson is co-hosting the event with – who else? – tennis pro Serena Williams.)
You game? We adapted the recipe into a cake pop dessert that's sure to get your fans cheering:
Tennis Cake Balls
- 1 package yellow cake mix or store-bought prepared cake
- 1 container (16 oz.) lemon frosting
- 1 oz. tequila, optional
- 1 bag white chocolate chips, divided
- White lollipop sticks
- Yellow food coloring
- 1. Prepare cake according to package directions, and crumble into a bowl. Stir in frosting and tequila until well combined, and chill mixture for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
2. Once chilled, use a small scoop to form the cake mixture into balls. Push a lollipop stick into each ball. Place on parchment paper and refrigerate for about an hour, or until firm.
3. Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler or the microwave. Scoop out ¼ cup of melted chocolate, and set aside. Add 2-3 drops of yellow food coloring to the remaining white chocolate, and stir until completely yellow. Working in small batches, dip the cake pops in the yellow chocolate, and pipe two semi-circles on each with the reserved white chocolate.


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Hi Everyone, this is a previous post from Blossom our Swap Mom. As you can see, she jotted down a few suggestions for SWAP ideas. A few cards are shown below.
The most popular has been the Birthday Card Swap, Card of the Month (COTM) and Artist Trading Card (ATC) of the month. I suppose these are popular because we all want fun, fast and...well, fast projects to make.
There are lots of places to get involved. This thread is one place for a Newbie to ask how to start? You can message the Swap Mom's directly or post a comment here, or post a question in any of the Swap threads. We're here to answer.
Card of the Month (COTM) is Wendy
Artist Trading Card (ATC) is Blossom
Birthday Card is Redned
Just fill in one of their usernames into the "Recipient Username" box and complete the message box to send a message. Kinda like an email but it's through ClubPosh.com.
These swaps are fun. We all get that warm fuzzy feeling when the Mailman delivers a bunch of letters that just isn't a "Bill to Pay"!!
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Today's "Ask a Blogger" question comes from Erica over at piExperiment. Erica has a question about submitting photos to some of the more popular food photography sites, like Foodgawker and Tastespotting.
"When I edit my photos on my personal computer they look one way, but not the same when I upload them onto foodie photo sites and look at them from other computers.
What is going wrong? My best guess is the display color setting I am using, but I am not sure which one I should use.
I have been working so hard to improve my photography, and this has become my major obstacle recently."
Erica, I can tell you one thing. Getting your photos approved or rejected at certain food photography sites is a hot topic among many bloggers. In fact, I spoke with 3 different (very talented food photography) bloggers on the phone today and the topic of conversation turned to this very subject on all three phone calls! Each and every day Twitter is full of tweets about one of these sites rejecting their photo. So, in saying this, you are not alone.
Great food photography is a very big part of what makes a food blog go beyond just good to great. Appetizing photos entice your readers to keep coming back and to try the recipes you post about. Plus, we all know that when a photo gets accepted to one of the more popular food photography sites, traffic to your blog tends to increase exponentially. Without knowing what kind of camera you use, what kind of computer you have, etc. it is going to be difficult for me to answer your question, but I'm sure one of the smart experienced bloggers will come to the rescue with some tips!
In the meantime, hopefully other food photographers / bloggers will stop by and share their best food photography tip. One that stuck in my head from when I attended BlogHer Food '09 and the session by Matt Armendariz was to imagine what size your photo is going to be as you are taking the picture. So, if your goal is to have your picture look good in a 2×2 square, then when you are setting up your photo, make sure you take your photo so that it will be well positioned in a 2×2 square. If there is a certain size photo you use for your blog posts, do the same thing. Make sure that your props and photo are well contained within that specific size you use on your blog. Keep the end result in mind.
Hopefully we'll have some answers for you, Erica. Readers – if any of you have Ask a Blogger questions you want answered by some experienced bloggers, send me an email to kristen <at> dineanddish.net.
Now, for your recipe loving pleasure, here is a unique and oh so good bread recipe.
Shredded Wheat Bread (from my Mother-in-Law)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup crushed Shredded Wheat cereal
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Melted butter, optional
- In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add the molasses, shortening and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cereal mixture and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter if desired. Cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).


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Two Florida adventurers who died after deciding it was a bright idea to climb inside a helium balloon have secured the 2006 Darwin Award - the ultimate accolade for those who have contributed to the "improvement of the human genome by accidentally removing themselves from it".
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Two more candidates have thrown themselves into the running for a Darwin Award. The feet of Jason and Sara, both 21, were found protruding from a deflated, huge helium advertising balloon. Jason was a college student, and Sara attended community college, but apparently their education had glossed over the importance of oxygen.
When one breathes helium, the lack of oxygen in the bloodstream causes a rapid loss of consciousness. Some euthanasia experts advocate the use of helium to painlessly end one's life.
The pair pulled down the 8' balloon, and climbed inside. Their last words consisted of high-pitched, incoherent giggling as they slowly passed out and passed into the hereafter.
Sheriff's deputies said the two were not victims of foul play. No drugs or alcohol were found. The medical examiner reported that helium inhalation was a significant factor in their deaths. A family member said "Sara was mischievous, to be honest. She liked fun and it cost her."
Also honoured is the chap from Belize who, well, read on in wonder:
Benjamin Franklin reputedly flew his kite in a lightning storm, going on to discover that lightning equals electricity. However, certain precautions must be taken to avoid sudden electrocution. Kennon, 26, replicated the conditions of Ben Franklin's experiment, but without Ben's sensible safety precautions. Kennon was flying a kite with a short string that he had extended with a length of thin copper wire.
The copper made contact with a high-tension line, sending a bolt of electrical lightning towards the man. Just bad luck? Kennon's father told listeners his son was an electrician, and "should have known better." Kennon is survived by his parents, six sisters, and five brothers.
And finally, a round of applause for the Brazilian who "tried to disassemble a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) by driving back and forth over it with a car". The citation continues: "This technique was ineffective, so he escalated to pounding the RPG with a sledgehammer. The second try worked - in a sense. The explosion proved fatal to one man, six cars, and the repair shop wherein the efforts took place." ®


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