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I received an interesting e-mail the other day. It was an advertisement for a Web site (i.e. spam) that supposedly offered Swiss watches for sale. Now I get a lot of this type of spam every day, but there was one thing that set this one apart -- it was from me!
I displayed the full headers and discovered that the "reply to" field was actually another Yahoo account. I reported the spam to Yahoo, which promptly checked my account and discovered that a spammer was "hijacking" my e-mail address and copying it into the "From" header of the e-mail. Luckily Yahoo Customer Service assured me my account had not been accessed.
Yet even though my account was still secure, I was in a sense a victim of identity theft. While no personal or financial information has been accessed, the fact remains that someone out there is sending spam that appears to originate from me. Even though the incident has been reported, I am still getting occasional e-mails from email@example.com advertising Top Quality Replica Watches.
And if I'm still receiving this spam, odds are other people are getting it also -- and this is my concern. Who else out there is receiving an e-mail supposedly from me that directs them to a Web site that may contain malware, adware or spyware? How many of my friends, relatives, business acquaintances or previous contacts are being tricked by this?
Does the CIO I communicated with a year ago now have spyware on his computer because of an e-mail he thought was from me? Have some of my previous employees had potentially destructive code downloaded onto their PCs because they accessed a Web site they thought was mine? Are any of my business contacts about to have their credit card information stolen because they think they're buying a watch that I am supposedly recommending?
My e-mail address is basically public information. It's shown at the bottom of this column, printed on my personal correspondence, displayed on my business cards, easily obtained from any e-mail I ever sent, and accessible via a variety of Internet directory services.
And so is yours! Anybody who has ever sent an e-mail is conceivably at risk. Anyone reading this column could get an e-mail from themselves advertising replica watches.
This e-mail hijack is more of a nuisance than a threat when compared to the financial and personal risks associated with other types of identity theft, but it highlights how easy it is for someone to obtain -- and abuse -- your information.
This has been a wake-up call to me. While I was always fairly careful with my personal information, I now take online security very seriously. I use the highest password strength I can and change my passwords regularly. I audit my online accounts, remove any unused credit card information, and delete accounts I haven't used recently. I insure my virus check subscriptions are updated regularly and scan all my PCs at least weekly for adware, spyware or malware.
The advent of e-commerce has brought an evolution in marketing with both personal and business benefits -- and risks. But with a little diligence, the risks can be managed.
So keep on shopping online, but be careful. And don't buy any watch offered in an e-mail from firstname.lastname@example.com. I don't recommend them!


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There doesn't seem to be a replacement
So uh, you kind of buried the lede here, BioWare.
Inside of their PAX East plans for Mass Effect: Andromeda, the developer has announced that the game's at-home/public multiplayer beta has been eliminated. They had signups and everything, and it's no more -- instead, the post simply states "we look forward to seeing you in Andromeda."
Uh, so that can't be good. While people regard betas as demos more and more, they're actually valuable tests for developers to ensure balance and gauge the stress of their server reliability. Granted Andromeda is confirmed to utilize P2P play rather than dedicated servers, but this doesn't bode well for the multiplayer element.
I just hope it's as optional as they're saying it is -- the contained meta-story for multiplayer should help.
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Australia's Future Technology Headlines … For 2019!
Greetings and welcome my radio listening audience and online article readers. With the arrival of the web, the communication, technological improvement and thought inter-trade, not to mention trade, leisure takes place around the world 24 hours a day. Since early people picked up bones and rocks to pound, lower and kill, technology has been used to change the world and to change the way of our existence. Clearly, we are still within the early levels of how sectors and corporations use digital applied sciences, and there may be appreciable unevenness.
It's a elementary network change that modifies the format of transactions, essentially slimming them down in measurement, and allowing more transactions to be fit into a block which will increase throughput. Andrew directs the Risk Innovation Lab in the Arizona State University College for the Future of Innovation in Society , the place his work focuses on exploring how rising and converging applied sciences might be developed and used responsibly inside an increasingly complex world.
In this setup, customers would be capable of exchange Bitcoins for MimbleWimble coins, conduct completely non-public and fast transactions on the MimbleWimble chain, and then trade their MimbleWimble coins for Bitcoin whenever they please. Provided that firms and innovators must make brief time horizon selections, typically they don't have the capacity to take on board these big world-altering implications of technology.
Powered by The Drum Community , this regular column invites The Drum Network's members to demystify the marketing trade and offer skilled insight and opinion on what is occurring in the advertising and marketing industry as we speak that can assist your business tomorrow. – Tim 'Reilly talks to McKinsey's James Manyika in regards to the interplay between know-how, the financial system, and the way forward for work.
'With Joint Forces – Establishing State of affairs Consciousness for the Future Internet' by Tanja Zseby and Thomas Hirsch: Like Mentzas' article, we can construct methods to trace patterns of use. Philips Design Probes program is a "far-future analysis initiative that tracks tendencies and developments that may in the end evolve into mainstream issues that have important impact on business".


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While Audi has earned a reputation as the cool and modern luxury vehicle, there is a large amount of old-school quality and craftsmanship that goes in to each vehicle they manufacture to ensure that not only is it full of the latest technology, but it is comfortable and just as powerful as any other vehicle on the road, if not more so. However, with the integration of some of the latest and cutting edge technology into their vehicles, it takes much more than traditional service and maintenance to make sure that your Audi is properly tuned and taken care of. Foreign Affairs Auto has offered award-winning service for drivers in West Palm Beach, Florida, with competitive and affordable pricing along with utilizing the latest technology and equipment for both diagnosing and repairing whatever problems your vehicle may be experiencing or just for routine maintenance and service. Our specialists believe in providing top-notch care and customer service so that your experience is memorable one and your car drives better than ever before. Because Audi's are known for their technology and computer systems as much as they are for comfort and performance, our specialists make sure to know every detail about each model so that whether you need an oil change or an update to your computer system, our staff is capable of providing the proper service that you are looking for.
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How do you relax?
☐ Shiatsu at lunchtime
☐ Football in the evening
☐ Netflix until midnight
Life is exhausting. We have to treat
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Sometimes we're sad. Sometimes we're happy. Sometimes we just want to be alone. Sometimes we want to hug everyone. Life is light and dark, and that's what makes it great.
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We've nothing against success and prosperity. But sometimes the morning air just feels that much better.
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We all want to be happy. And happiness comes to those who find their own way.
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Today Spotify is introducing a new update to our Windows Phone users. The update brings features Discover and Browse, meaning it's easier than ever to discover new favorites, as well as finding the perfect playlist for every mood and moment.Along with that, the update improves upon the app by redesigning it completely. We can hopefully expect an update that will bring free music in the future, but as for now check out the new updated app and features below
What's new in Spotify 3.0?
- – Completely redesigned to bring you fresh, clear, and fast way to find the music you love
- – Spotify radio comes to Windows Phone! Pick a track, artist, or album and Spotify will find similar music – it's like having your own personal radio station!
- – Find and explore new music with personalized recommendations in Discover, or browse top playlists in Browse
- – There are known issues with Facebook two factor authentication. These issues will be fixed in a future update.
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The centerpiece of Red Hook Labs is Labs School, called Red Hook Labs Education and Jobs Initiative, a non-profit 501(c)(3) joint venture with The Point CDC. Our community programs teach nine full-time classes, bringing art and photography training to schools and community centers in Red Hook and instructing over 150 students annually. Teens and young adults who have participated in our educational partnerships are invited to engage in further skills training at Labs School. The goal is to create internships and job opportunities and make a positive impact on the Red Hook community.
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I'm Karen and I own a Shop in Fall River Mass, called KG Krafts! and this shop here on Supa Dupa is a reflection of the supplies that I sell in my shop. I have been in business for since 1983 and am still going strong... the one thing that I have learn in all these years is to change my style, my techniques, and to be willing to learn more and more to keep up with the changing times! I started this business as a home party line with all my own handmade merchandise..at the urging of others who wanted to learn how to do these things, KG Krafts was born....
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When it comes to skin care, I have always been particular to use certain kinds of creams and moisturizers. My skin is very sensitive, and if a product doesn't suit me, I end up getting irritated. And to top it of, these products leave my skin super oily. I was in search for a new... Continue Reading →
10 Must Haves In Your Shoe Collection
Happy Thursday loves! We are getting closer to the weekend and it can't get any better. Guys would always ask me why I have so many pairs of shoes? I understand they don't need so many but we girls need various pairs to match our outfits! I have been a shoe fanatic since I was... Continue Reading →
Fashion Nation's Eleventh Edition Fashion Show
Hello Readers! I am so sorry for not being able to post this blog post earlier. I got so busy at work and was not able to post it last week. But here I am back with a new post this week and it is all about my experience at Fashion Nation's Eleventh Edition Fashion... Continue Reading →
Lang Leav's Lullabies and, Love & Misadventure
I stopped reading poetry long time back, but recently after reading Rupi Kaur's Milk and Honey, I was drawn back to the would of poems and prose. I used to study Literature and read poetry by poets like Robert Frost and Edgar Allan Poe. Their poems had deeper meanings that were hard to figure out.... Continue Reading →
50 Things That Make Me Happy
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Hello Readers! Wishing you all a very HAPPY HOLI! Holi is one of my favorite festivals and I am glad I got to celebrate it this year! Holi is known as the festival of colors. It signifies the victory of good over evil. Many people, excluding Hindus have started to celebrate this festival all around... Continue Reading →
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Meet Mafia III's Moral Compass
2k have been quiet on their open-world period crime 'em-up for a couple of months, but Lincoln Clay has just resurfaced again. Here's Mafia 3 [official site] setting out its story stall and showing off some very impressive character models that I really hope are not solely restricted to cutscenes.
It's an odd trailer, as it seems to presume any viewer is already fairly familiar with Mafia III's plot to date, so I'd advise you to go watch the previous two clips before you sit down with this one.
Primarily, the latest is here to show off a character named Cassandra, one of three 'underbosses' to the player, and who sounds as though she may be something of a moral compass figure.
I can't help but suspect that the name 'Cassandra' will be no coincidence either – will she be offering ultimately unheeded warnings of doom to player character Lincoln as he falls deeper into villainy during his war against the Mob?
Mafia 3 is due for release October 7, 2016. I'm looking forwards to the soundtrack on this one, given the '68 timeline and New Orleans setting – jazz and blues and Creedence oh my, hopefully.


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Gearing up for the new economic normal
In late July, as my family and I raced home from our vacation along Interstate 80 in northern Nevada, we found ourselves quickly overtaking a large flatbed tractor trailer. Strapped onto the bed and covered with a massive tarp was a very large … something, about 15 ft long and 8 ft in diameter.
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In late July, as my family and I raced home from our vacation along Interstate 80 in northern Nevada, we found ourselves quickly overtaking a large flatbed tractor trailer. Strapped onto the bed and covered with a massive tarp was a very large … something, about 15 ft long and 8 ft in diameter. As we got closer, we could make out lettering printed on the heavy tarp: GEnx.
"Hey, look kids!" I exclaimed. "It's the GEnx engine for the 787! It's got carbon fiber fan blades and the first composite fan case on a commercial jet engine …."
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"Huh?" said my oldest son. "What's it doing out here, and where's it going? And how's the plane going to fly without it?"
I explained to my rapt audience the most recent first-flight delay of the 787, announced in June, caused by greater-than-expected tension on the wing/fuselage interface on the plane — great enough to demand reinforcement of composite structures in the wings. And when we got home two days later, I received a press release from Boeing announcing that the GEnx engines had been sent to GE in Cincinnati, Ohio, for maintenance. They wouldn't be powering a 787 for a while.
This was followed in August by the revelation from Jon Ostrower, author of the Flightblogger Web site, that Boeing had, in June, discovered a problem with 787 composite fuselage stringers produced at the Alenia facility in Italy. Out-of-spec stringers had, according to a Boeing letter obtained by Ostrower, caused unacceptable wrinkling in the laminate skins of some 787 fuselage shipsets. Boeing is reportedly working with Alenia on a fix for the affected structures.
The subsequent media lather, of course, makes an unschooled observer wonder if the 787 will ever leave the ground. A more reasoned assessment, keeping in mind past new-plane launches, tells a different story.
The fact is that any new aircraft, whether it is made of aluminum, composites or paper, encounters a variety of technical hurdles on the way to first flight — all hurdles that are eventually cleared. On a plane like the 787, making such extensive use of composites for the first time, it should be no surprise that Boeing is confronted with a host of foreseen and unforeseen technical challenges.
When these challenges come in bunches, as they have, it's helpful to remind ourselves that this unique aircraft will in fact fly and will in fact perform as promised. It will enjoy years of service and will mark a turning point in commercial aviation materials use. It's important to see past this turbulence in the run-up to first flight.
Similarly, it's important now to start looking past the economic turbulence of the past year-plus. Reading the economic tea leaves in economic reports issued in early August, it appears that the worst of the recession is behind us — at least the not-as-bad news outnumbers the outright bad news these days. Some prognosticators have gone so far as to suggest that the third quarter of 2009 may show actual GDP growth in the U.S. Even General Motors is calling back laid-off workers and authorizing overtime once again.
This apparent recovery won't be confirmed, of course, for several months, and it's hard right now to take joy in the potential of a resurgent economy when income and employment remain sluggish. It must be understood, however, that this economy will perform again, and we are closer to recovery now than we were six months ago. The question is, Will all of us be positioned to take advantage of the new economic normal, when it arrives? It's time to start thinking proactively and getting geared up to be a part of it.
I hope to see you there.


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Course in Payroll - Skills Programme in Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns (ICB)
Upon successful completion of the programme, ICB will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules covered. The ICB will apply to FASSET on the learner's behalf for the Skills Programme certificate in Payroll and Monthly SARS to be awarded. Learner results will be recorded on the ICB National Learner Records Database within 3 months of completion.
Entry Requirements
- Knowledge, comprehension and application of the English language at NQF 2/Grade 10 or equivalent
- Knowledge, comprehension and application of Mathematical Literacy at NQF 2/Grade 10 or equivalent
- Knowledge, comprehension and application of Accounting at NQF 2/Grade 10 or equivalent
- Ideally, learners should have completed the Skills Programme in Bookkeeping to Trial Balance first before enrolling for this programme
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The programme duration is 48 hours and the tuition is face-to-face based on the NQF notional hours. This excludes time to complete assignments, research and self study. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.
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A stunning Orchid arrangement that is both simplistic and sophisticated.
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Sterling Aligns with Former Cox Target Media Execs to Expand Loyalty Programs
Media execs have joined Sterling to identify opportunities and expand Sterling's loyalty products.
Sterling Payment Technologies (www.sterlingpayment.com), a leading payment processor and developer of innovative business solutions, announced today that direct marketing veterans William Disbrow and Jim Sampey, both former chief executives of Valpak/Cox Target Media, have joined Sterling to identify opportunities and expand Sterling's loyalty products, including its new mobile loyalty solution Perkz.
"Jim and I believe effective local marketing is greatly enhanced through the use of POS data," Mr. Disbrow said. "We are excited to align with Sterling Payment Technologies because of their expertise and commitment in developing these types of solutions. "
Mr. Disbrow first served as President, then Chief Executive Officer during his 21-year career at Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc. and its parent company, Cox Target Media. Under his leadership, Valpak become the largest local franchised direct-mail company in the country, with an advertiser base in excess of 30,000 merchants a month, serving clients of all sizes, from the local pizzeria to national brands like CBS and Home Depot. Mr. Disbrow also led Valpak when the company negotiated its first national franchise agreement
Mr. Sampey spent 22 years at Valpak/Cox Target Media, in a variety of roles, including President and Chief Operating Officer. He led the company's sales and marketing teams, among them National Sales, Franchise Sales and New Media Business Development. He also led the project team that designed and built the company's $220 million Valpak Manufacturing Center, which doubled Valpak's manufacturing capacities through automation.
Sterling's Perkz is a comprehensive suite of acquisition and retention services with a seamless, simple yet powerful user experience between the consumer and the merchant. Perkz is an all-encompassing loyalty product that includes web and smartphone customer enrollment pages, custom marketing collateral, professionally designed e-mail templates, easy online management, and comprehensive online reporting that provides merchants with the ability to measure the program's success. Sterling is also developing custom APIs to integrate Perkz with point of sale (POS) products and software.
Sterling has enjoyed a long history in developing and building payment technology, even before processing the payment industry's first wireless, contactless payment in a joint effort with MasterCard and ViVOtech at a PGA tournament in October of 2005.
"At Sterling, our goal is to bring leading-edge products to market that help businesses become more profitable and efficient," said Paul Hunter, Sterling's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Many merchants are seeking innovative programs that combine loyalty with payment solutions to help them compete. Payment and loyalty will continue to become more intertwined in the future. We look forward to working with Bill and Jim, both with impressive track records in sales, marketing and operations, as Sterling develops new industry innovations."
About Sterling Payment Technologies — Sterling is one of the most customer-focused payment processors in the industry, recognized for bringing the latest payment technologies to all types of businesses, quickly and affordably. Sterling offers a complete range of payment services, including credit, debit, PIN debit, fleet, gift card, EBT, check authorization and conversion, as well as proprietary rewards and loyalty programs. Sterling's 13-year focus on payment integration has made it a market leader in combining point of sale (POS) technology and value-added business benefits, including custom integrations, high speed wireless connectivity and online management tools, to provide merchants with the industry's most innovative payment solutions. These include mobile payments, unique financing products for POS purchase, loyalty programs, and cloud based POS sales reporting such as the proprietary Bridge Business Intelligence™ platform. Today, Sterling has connectivity to more than 1,000 different POS systems, including proprietary technology and middleware for numerous POS applications in hospitals, restaurants, retail, medical, automotive, and business-to-business management systems.
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MECHANICSBURG, PA – Sunbury Press has released The Compass Island Incident: November 1963 a novel by Wade Fowler, under its Milford House Press imprint.
About the Book:
John Franklin Kincaid clocks out at 4 PM on Thursday, August 27, 1953, after his shift at New York Shipbuilding Corporation's sprawling shipyard in Camden, New Jersey, never to be seen or heard from again.
A little more than a decade later, a little girl is assailed by a terrible recurring nightmare. She dreams she is a man, buried alive in a dark compartment in the bowels of a ship under construction.
On November 16, 1963, President Kennedy helicopters to that ship, now a US Naval vessel called the USS Compass Island, as it steams off the coast of Florida to witness the firing of a Polaris missile clandestinely targeting Cuba's Fidel Castro.
And so topple the first dominoes in a chain of events leading inexorably to the president's assassination one week later in Dallas, Texas.
Who killed JFK — the president and shipyard worker? The answers abide on the Compass Island as the old ship casts off on its final voyage to the scrap yard in October of 2003 with descendants of John Franklin Kincaid on board and determined to solve not one, but two murder mysteries.
About the Author:
Wade Fowler is a career journalist with more than thirty years of experience with daily and weekly newspapers. He was a copy editor, feature writer and beat reporter for The Patriot-News of Harrisburg, PA, for 10 years before leaving to become editor of the Perry County Times in New Bloomfield.
He has won Keystone Press Awards for investigative reporting, feature series writing, and headline writing and is a former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Newspaper Editors.
Fowler is a native of North Carolina, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a graduate of Guilford College, Greensboro, N.C.
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What do you get when you combine nearly 60 Saint Viator band members, with more than 100 middle school musicians — and 375 members of the Marching Illini? A total of more than 500 band members filling the football field, creating a symphony of school spirit.
That was the experience Friday night, when the Saint Viator Lions hosted their ESCC rival, the Dons from Notre Dame College Prep.
More than 4,000 fans packed the Morris Field at Robert Morris University in Arlington Heights, and they got their money's worth. The game opened with a pregame performance that included the 120 middle schoolers from some of Saint Viator's feeder school band programs.
The Illini then joined with the Saint Viator band on the sidelines, in an added bleacher section, before taking the field for a "Disney Spectacular" halftime show, which featured music — fittingly — from the Disney hit, "Lion King."
"What a great night to be a Lion," tweeted Fr. Corey Brost, CSV, president, and an Illini alum and Illinois Law School graduate. "That was a halftime show like no other."
Besides Fr. Brost, Saint Viator has another prominent Illinois graduate: Vince Genualdi, director of bands. He marched with the Illini in its sousaphone section, before earning a spot as one of three drum majors during his junior and senior years. He graduated from Illinois in 2013.
"It's a very exciting opportunity for our band program and the school community," Mr. Genualdi says. "The Marching Illini leads the collegiate marching band realm and has a long lasting tradition of musical excellence and integrity. Their dedication to music education and to excellence is contagious."
For more photos and video from the night, check out this Storify.


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A video of the bus explosion in the central Russian city of Volgograd that killed six people and injured 27 has emerged online.
The footage emerged as authorities identified the female suicide bomber who led the attack as an Islam convert married to a high-level militant.
Dagestan-born Naida Asiyalova, 30, reportedly activated the bomb as soon as she got on the bus.
It is believed there were 40 people on board.
The Russian Investigative Committee said that the woman was "recently converted to Islam, and was the wife of a militant leader".
Seven passengers are in critical condition, according to reports, including a 20-month-old toddler.


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The holidays have nearly run their course, but MLB hot-stove action is still going strong and figures to play out weeks into the new year. Offseason dealings can bleed into February, so this isn't entirely novel, but this year's strangely forming market can be attributed mostly to the circumstances surrounding Japanese ace Masahiro Tanaka.
Recall, if you will, the flurry of activity the week before the winter meetings. That's when Robinson Cano, Jacoby Ellsbury, Carlos Beltran, Mike Napoli and Curtis Granderson agreed to terms, to name just a few of the bigger moves. Since then, there have been a few notable transactions, including the Rangers' signing of Shin-Soo Choo, but things have been quieter overall.
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To: Producers of the A&E show Flip This House
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First of all, love your show!
This idea of watching someone purchase a house and then "flipping'' it for a profit is pure genius. It's ruthless, risky, and it feels so darned American.
In that same spirit, I'm bringing this unique idea to you today.
A house was recently purchased in Florida, and the buyers stand to make hundreds of millions in profits on this very old and exclusive property.
The hook is that it is no ordinary house.
It is the House.
Yes, a few utility companies have pooled their money and bought Florida's House of Representatives. Because the purchase was made in increments, the final price is still being figured out, but I can tell you it wasn't cheap.
Just in the first three months of this year Duke/Progress Energy spent $300,000 in campaign money on the state Republican Party. The company also contributed $100,000 for the Republican governor, offered about $25,000 in private airplane rides, and spent $5,000 on a gratuitous Democratic Party upgrade.
But, as your viewers will learn, that just scratches the surface. Last year, Progress Energy spent $1.5 million between the two political parties, committees and various candidates. Florida Power & Light spent a little bit more.
So what did the utilities get for their campaign donations?
Subservience. Lackeys. Men without scruples and women lacking spines.
Mostly, they got these representatives to gut legislation that would have kept the utility companies from ripping off customers for fictitious nuclear power plants.
And here's the part your narrator should emphasize:
For the few million dollars invested in House politicians, Progress Energy has already reaped $1.5 billion in this nuclear cost recovery fee.
And the fee was essentially preserved for a future generation of executive bonuses when the House passed a watered-down bill to monitor nuclear costs on Wednesday.
House members had a chance to repeal the fee, but declined. They had a chance to require greater accountability on the part of utility companies, but declined.
These politicians-for-hire could have created a provision to simply make utility companies specify on electric bills how much consumers were being charged for non-existent nuclear power plants. And even that was declined.
Now I realize your show does not survive solely on purchases, profits and prices. You need personalities, too. Trust me, the House has what you need.
Rep. Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, is young, good-looking and charismatic.
The House speaker is practically a game show host, minus the empathy.
In contrast, there is Rep. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, who oozes compassion from every pore for ratepayers in his district, and Rep. Dwight Dudley, D-St. Petersburg, who was nearly apoplectic after Republicans gutted the legislation this week.
Finally, for comic relief, there is Rep. Dana Young, R-Tampa. Apparently, her entire reason for existence as majority whip is to gesticulate wildly with a thumbs-down motion whenever a bill or amendment by a Democratic representative is voted on.
Now I understand this isn't the typical scenario for Flip This House. In this case,a house was purchased but wasn't exactly resold.
But you could promote it as something unique. Ordinary houses are bought to one day be resold, but this is a House with a perpetual For Sale sign.
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...and why I replaced its SSD drive
A couple of weeks ago, I saw a Lenovo Yoga at Staples, fell in love with it, and bought it a few hours later at a sale price of $1,050 for my birthday. It's one of Lenovo's ultrabooks whose screen rotates 360 degrees -- from laptop to tent, to reverse laptop, to tablet mode. Feels solid, real solid.
(There are quite a few different Yoga models made by Lenovo, so your's might be quite different.)
Love It!
It's got an i5 CPU, albeit only two-core and only 1.6GHz. But this solves the speed problem I experienced with the Sony Tap 11, which has only a 1.2GHz Pentium.
The Yoga has some flaws, but when I found that the keyboard is backlit (my first on a laptop), I decided to keep it. (Turning on the backlight requires me to press Fn+Spacebar, which is why I didn't first notice it.) The keyboard is really good for fast typing.
12.5-inch 1920x1080 screen; responsive to touch, unlike the Sony. Battery life is just under 6 hours. Two USB 3.0 ports (one powered, even when the computer is off), SD memory card slot, miniHDMI, and a port for an external dock. Trackpad and bright red pointer nub (which I've never liked using). Yoga uses Lenovo's new proprietary rectangular power plug, making it harder to use with third-party power supplies.
When in tablet mode, the keys draw into the keyboard, making the area flush. Also aiding tablet mode, there are hardware volume buttons on the side, along with a lock button that keeps the image on the screen from rotating. A software utility written by Lenovo lets me specify the screen orientation in its four laptop-tablet modes.
It runs Windows 8.1, but this problem can be cured by installing the free Start 8 utility. It returns the Windows 7-style Start button, and keeps the Metro interface from appearing.
Lenovo reversed the locations of the Ctrl and Fn keys (irritating), but they can be swapped in the BIOS, but this eliminates the Fn lock function. When touch typing, I appreciate the swap; when looking at the keyboard, I get confused. Lenovo just should put the buttons in the correct locations to start with.
A stylus comes with "certain models only." (Why?) Where the stylus is supposed to go, mine has a plug that looks like the top of a stylus. Argh!
Main drawback: although the motherboard supports 16GB, this one comes only with 4GB -- soldered in! So, I can't upgrade the RAM. OTOH, less RAM means lower power consumption.
The hard drive is 128GB solid state drive, user-replaceable. Between the 1,000,000-byte definition, 10GB set aside for recovery, and Windows taking up 40GB, there isn't much room left for something that should be a workhorse mobile computer.
Lenovo's warranty software indicated it had begun last December and so would run out in less than a year. I contacted Lenovo, who replied from Argentina and asked for my sales receipt. Upon receiving it, they updated the warranty, which I probably violated by replacing the SSD. It seems that a mistake in the system caused the warranty to be activated the date the computer was manufactured, instead of waiting for the date it was purchased.
Replacing the SSD
Did you know that 128GB SSDs are inherently slower than 256GB (and larger)? It's because they contain fewer RAM modules and because SSD controllers work in parallel, so only half as much data/sec can be written to a 128GB drive as to a 256GB one.
I discovered this after I wondered why my new Lenovo Yoga sometimes stalled -- even with the i5 CPU. I happened to check the specs of its 128GB SSD, and found it writes data at only 150MB/sec -- more 3x slower than most SSDs. It was probably a cheap model to cut the cost of the Yoga. Even the Sony tablet has an SSD with better specs.
And so I replaced the low-end 128GB Samsung SSD with their high-end one, a 512GB 840Pro. To open the back of the Yoga...
1. Take out all the screws.
2. Insert your fingernails in the gap along the hinge area, and pull out.
3. Unsnap the front of the casing. The SSD is held in with two screws.
(While the case was open, I took the extra time to remove the stylus plug. I needed to remove a motherboard screw to get the stylus out. I then ordered the actual stylus from the Lenovo Web site.)
Samsung provides software that clones the drive, as well as Samsung's "Magician" software that optimizes the new drive after it is installed. Magician also performs benchmarks, and optimizes both the SSD and computer to max out its speed.
The benchmarks show the new drive is 3.6x to 4.3x faster...
Old Samsung drive installed by Lenovo (all numbers are MB/sec):
Read 973
Write 198
New Samsung drive installed by me (and after optimized by Magician):
Read 4,179 (4.3x faster)
Write 704 (3.6x faster)
In a real world benchmark, loading AutoCAD:
Old SSD drive: 50 seconds
New SSD drive: 12 seconds (4.2x faster)
So, I guess our friends at Intel are right: spending our money on a fast SSD drive (cost me $388) is more effective than on a graphics board.


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How to Make Hooks and Hangers from Old Keys
Looking for an interesting idea for hangers? So, use old keys. Just a jiffy work, and the effect will delight everyone. Well, add that something your wall.
Things you need:
– old keys
– wooden board
– brush
– strong adhesive
1 Clear the wooden board with sandpaper and remove the dust.
2 Paint color of your choice. Wait until dry.
3 In the meantime, prepare the keys.
4 Then flex keys.
5 Ready key sticker to the board, as shown in the picture. Wait until the glue dries.
6 Hold on hooks in the desired location on the wall.
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I have a confession to make- I'm pretty lazy when it comes to my hair. Most days I brush it once in the morning and call it a day. If I'm feeling particularly fancy I'll curl it with a curling wand or add a couple of braids. But for the most part, I don't do much to it. In fact, I have a box of complicated hair styling products that never get any use. Still, I love trying new shampoos and conditioners and I love a good hair serum or oil. I was so excited when Influenster sent me a box with the L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil Collection. I tried L'Oreal's Ultimate Straight Collection last year and loved it so I was super happy to try their latest products. I received the entire collection, which includes the L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo, Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Conditioner, and Extraordinary Oil Lustrous Oil Serum.
The L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil Collection uses a blend of Coconut, Argan, Chamomile, Amla, Soja, and Sunflower oils to revive dry hair. My hair can get pretty dry at times so I was really excited to try these products. L'Oreal says the Extraordinary Oil products will eliminate dryness in only one wash and give you soft, lustrous hair. The Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo feels really light but I could tell it was cleaning my hair well. I really liked how it made my hair feel clean without feeling like it was stripped of moisture. These products also smell really good- the scent is light and slightly powdery and floral.
The L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Conditioner has the same great scent. This conditioner was thick and emollient but didn't leave my hair feeling greasy or weighed down. Instead, it felt light, soft, and bouncy. I really liked this conditioner and it did make a noticeable difference in my hair after only one use. I'm really picky about conditioners but this one was great.
The L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil Lustrous Oil Serum is a styling product that can be used on damp hair before blow drying or on dry hair to tame static and frizz. I think it would also work mixed into the shampoo or conditioner. I used it on dry hair to add shine and make it look super sleek. I really liked this hair oil, it left my hair feeling hydrated but not weighed down and it was easy to wash off of my hands.
I loved how all of these products made my hair feel light and touchably soft. These products definitely lived up to their claims and made my hair feel a lot less dry after only one use. A lot of times moisturizing products can weigh hair down or leave it feeling greasy quicker but that didn't happen with these. I was really happy with the L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil Collection and I would definitely buy these products in the future.
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Water Damage Remediation Process (Auburn GA) Water Restoration Companies Auburn
Water damage restoration is a complicated task that needs a range of methods and equipment in order to make sure that the task is properly done. Depending on the size and scale of the emergency situation, different steps are taken in order to remove the water and remediate any infected areas. Today, we will certainly continue from our previous article and go over the numerous things that are usually done on a water damage task in addition to the scope of the devices utilized.
The vital steps to any water damage restoration task can be broken down as follows:
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* Mold Inspection and Removal
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Removing the source of the water is the first important step on any water damage restoration. Usually, portable submergible water pumps are used to pump out water build-up in structures.
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Wetness mapping involves making use of detection devices in order to acquire an approximate map for the moisture values on your home. Infrared is among the more typical approaches made use of to acquire accurate readings, and appropriately trained technicians generally take top quality digital pictures as well to assess the extent of the damage. This step is crucial in order to get an idea of how bad the water damage may be and to take initial steps to prevent mold growth.
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Understood as evaporators, air movers help the drying process by regulating humidity in a region and promote circulation of air. This helps on a broad level by eliminating liquids from porous materials - carpet, wood, drywall, plaster and more - leaving the more difficult attempting to specific devices.
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Dehumidifiers get rid of the wetness from the air so lingering water in the location can be extracted from the area. These can be categorized generally under refrigerant dehumidifiers and desiccant dehumidifiers.
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Additional equipment certain to the property owner's area might be made use of, depending upon the size of the restoration firm. Each water damage job is entirely unique and requires correct analysis of the scenario at hand to apply the proper devices and techniques for eliminating water as quickly as possible.
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Recurring water can lead to mold damage if unaddressed. Water damage specialists will certainly utilize special cleaning agents that disinfect the location and make conditions undesirable for mold growth. Furthermore, some restoration firms can make use of deodorization and ventilation as part of the procedure to obtain rid of any lingering smells and airborne impurities.


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"An Englishman entered, dressed in the traditional robes and turban of an Ottoman Aalim. Five Hundred Indian troops who had arrived in Liverpool in 1902 stood and shouted "Allahu Akbar".
When the Abdullah Quilliam Society approached me to create a website about a man called Abdullah Quilliam little did I realise the significance of this Victorian English convert to Islam. The more material that was given to me, the more fascinated I became with this forgotten champion of Islam.
William Henry Quilliam was born in 1856 and was part of a respectable family and a religious background in Christian Methodism. Originally from the Isle of Man, he moved to Liverpool at an early age. He became a well-known criminal lawyer and was involved in many high profile cases in Liverpool at the time.
He embraced Islam in 1887 and changed his name to Abdullah Quilliam.
The question is; what prompted this English Victorian gentleman from a strong Christian family to research Islam and become a Muslim? He explains this in his famous Cairo speech:
"…I boarded a ship to Tangier to see the lands of Morocco. While I was on the ferry, I saw some Moroccan Hajjis scooping up water from the sea and using it carefully and scrupulously to wash themselves. The ship set sail and as soon as it left the port, these Hajjis stood neatly together in a line and started to do the prayer, in full submission and tranquillity – they were not at all troubled by the force of the strong wind, or by the swaying of the ship. I was deeply touched by the look on their faces and their expressions, which displayed complete trust and sincerity. I was intrigued and became very interested to acquire knowledge and learn about their religion and those who believe in it."
When he arrived back in England, did this new convert shy away from the public the fact that he had embraced Islam? On the contrary, he established England's First Mosque – The Liverpool Muslim Institute. This fact was very surprising to me and in no doubt will be for many who had previously considered Woking Mosque in London to be the first in the UK. The mosque was used by worshippers of all nationalities including Indian sailors. Part of the building was known as Madina House: an orphanage and a centre for feeding the impoverished and children from the local community.
We learn that Abdullah Quilliam was extensively involved in Politics. Due to his strong defence of Muslims in the international arena coupled with his Islamic work in England, the Sultan of Turkey, Abdul Hameed II, gave Abdullah Quilliam the title and position of 'Sheikh of The British Isles': a position that has not been held by anyone since.
Abdullah Quilliam produced many publications. Islamic World was a monthly journal published by Abdullah Quilliam that had world-wide circulation. The Crescent, a weekly record of Islam in England, edited by Abdullah Quilliam represents Muslims in England between 1893 and 1908. These unique documents are a historic record of the situation of Islam and of a growing convert community in British colonial times.
The result of Abdullah Quilliams Da'wah resulted in almost 600 converts to Islam in Britain alone. One of the converts was called Elizabeth Murray Cates. Abdullah Quilliam gave a copy of the Quran to her in 1887. She says:
"I accordingly took it home and commenced carefully reading it. My mother on perceiving this asked me what I was reading. I answered The Muhammedan Bible". She replied, angrily, "How dare you read such a vile and wicked book? Give it to me this minute and let me burn it…" I answered, "No… How can I know whether it is wicked book or not until I read it?" She tried to take the book from me, but I escaped to my bedroom and locked myself in it, and went on reading what I now consider the most precious book that could be bought".
Thereafter she became a Muslim and changed her name to Fatima Murray Cates.
On the 23rd April 1932, Abdullah Quilliam died. He was buried at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, close to other famous personalities like Lord Headly and Marmuduke Picktall.
Muslims, especially those who reside in countries like Great Britain yearn for a role model who can represent them. This person has to be honest and just; does not dilute the principles of Islam or apologise for them. Equally, he does not call for isolation or segregation from the non-Muslim population. I believe that Abdullah Quilliam was such a person.
You can find more information about Abdullah Quilliam and the Abdullah Quilliam Society by visiting:
Website: www.abdullahquilliam.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbdullahQuilliam
Twitter: @quilliamsociety


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May 4, 2017
A world leader in specialty chemicals, Solenis is investing in Brazil affirming the region's strategic importance for business growth.
The new Solenis Paulínia Technology Center in Brazil will support the region's customer applications needs and new product development.Download high res image (408 KB)
WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) – Solenis opened its new technology center today in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil. Housed in approximately 1,000 square meters, the new research and development facility, known as the Paulínia Technology Center (PTC), will manage the region's customer applications needs and new product development.
The PTC is the company's seventh technology center worldwide. The other tech centers are located strategically in Wilmington, Delaware (USA), Krefeld (Germany), Barendrecht (the Netherlands), Shanghai (China), Drammen (Norway) and Terrassa (Spain).
The PTC joins Solenis' global technology network to provide exceptional customer service and expand the company's ability to build strategic partnerships serving the needs of the global process and water markets. "Dedicated to collaborating with our customers throughout Latin America, this state-of-the-art facility offers a wide range of laboratory services to support the region's growth," says Timothy Wood, Solenis senior vice president and chief technology officer.
There are five primary laboratories at the PTC, including a pilot laboratory equipped with a Solenis OnGuard™ monitoring and control system that will allow the company's research team to simulate the actual operating conditions of a cooling tower using sample water from customers. Other highlights at the facility include analytical services; a FastTrack laboratory; paper physical analysis; and microbiological analysis. With this infrastructure, Solenis can help develop new solutions and products locally from start to finish according to regional customer needs, mainly in the pulp, sugar and ethanol segments. In the near future, the PTC will also be the site of Solenis' Global Center of Excellence for the development of additional specialty chemicals for the pulp market.
"Brazil is already one of the world's largest pulp producers and it is a booming sector," explains José Armando Aguirre, Solenis vice president, Latin America. "Having this Technology Center and Global Center of Excellence ensures that Solenis is ready to provide continuous innovation and excellent service for a rapidly changing market."
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Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for the pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets and minimize environmental impact. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 37 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of approximately 3,700 professionals in 118 countries across five continents. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com
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MATHEW WAGNER - Thursday, March 13, 2014
After one season struggling to see time with the first team at Norwegian club Molde, Ben Spencer is returning to the United States - at least for one year.
Spencer will join NASL franchise Indy Eleven in the club's inaugural season on a one-year loan, the team announced in a press release.
"I am excited for the opportunity to join Indy Eleven. I think it is the start of something really special," said Spencer in the team's press release. "I look forward to being a part of this team and the growth of soccer in Indianapolis."
Spencer joined Molde early last season after developing his game in the youth academies of both Chivas USA and Real Salt Lake.
The 18-year-old forward made two appearances for Molde in league action last season, including his debut in a 15-minute cameo during Molde's 4-0 win over Valerenga on September 1.
Spencer dressed two more times for the first team, but the 6-foot-5 New Mexico native only stepped on the field again in another substitute appearance in the team's last match of the Tippeligaen season.
Spencer, who was a member of the U.S. Under-18 team and appeared in an U.S. U-20 national team camps late in November 2013, became the 16th member of the Indy Eleven by signing on loan with the team after impressing during a 10-day preseason training stint in Orlando.
"He's a very big, athletic striker, yet he's still very mobile and has great feet," said coach/director of soccer operations Juergen Sommer in the press release. "Ben brings us a different type of attacking option and he's going to be a great addition to the team."
The Indy Eleven opens the season at home against the Carolina RailHawks on April 12.


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Solid Waste
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I dispose of...
A: Go to our Types of Waste and How to Dispose of Them page to find specific types of waste and what can be done with them between HHW events.
Q: Where can I drop off household hazardous waste?
A: Unfortunately, Benton County's household hazardous waste (HHW) facility caught fire in 2010 and has been closed ever since. Benton County is in the process of siting a new facility and will provide more information once that process is completed.
In the meantime, we hold HHW collection events for all residents of Benton County a few times a year. These usually occur in the spring and the fall, and the frequency is determined by grant funding from the State of Washington. However, not all waste needs to wait for a collection event! This webpage offers numerous alternatives to the collection event, and many of them are free. Please browse the topics to the left for more information.
Q: What is "hazardous waste"?
A: Hazardous waste is anything that (1) might cause harm or damage if handled incorrectly, such as mercury or certain cleaners; or (2) might leach into the water table if put into our landfills, such as liquid fertilizers, some liquid cleaners, antifreeze, and used oil. The waste collection company that picks up your garbage will be able to tell you if they accept specific items. Some waste is too dangerous for Benton County's HHW collection events*. These include, but are not limited to, ammunition, radioactive materials, and asbestos. Such waste will need specialized handling. You should contact a company who is licensed and trained in their handling. As contractors need to be in compliance with the Washington State Department of Ecology and the federal Environmental Protection Agency, their websites are good places to start.
*Please note that while smoke detectors containing americium-241 are considered safe to dispose of in regular household waste, Benton County's current HHW program does not accept them. Please click here for more information.
Q: I missed the collection event! What can I do now?
A: Many of the wastes collected at the collection events have year-round alternatives that can be utilized. It is one of the goals of this webpage to provide you with information about these alternatives. Please check the links to the left and on the main page for alternate disposal options.
Q: When is the next household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event?
A: For the date of the next HHW collection event, click on the Household Waste tab on the left side of the page.
Q: Where can I recycle paper, plastic, and metal?
A: If you live in Kennewick or Richland, you can recycle at your home through curbside recycling, provided by your waste collection company (Waste Management and the City of Richland, respectively). If your city does not provide curbside recycling, you should ask your city council to consider it. Until then, you can take your recyclables to one of collection bin sites in your city. They are usually in grocery store parking lots or other large, open spaces. The Recycling tab to the left contains maps or directions to most recycling bins in the cities.
Q: I live in the unincorporated county. Why don't I have the same access to recycling that City residents do?
A: If you live in a city, you pay for garbage service through your water bill/sewer bill. The cities contract with local garbage haulers, guaranteeing that all households within the city limits will be signed up for the service. As part of this contract, the waste collection company provides recycling service (either curbside or stationary bins). County residents, however, contract directly with local waste collection companies for garbage service at their discretion. If they do not contract with a waste collection company, however, they are responsible for hauling their waste to the Richland landfill or a transfer station, or disposing of it in other ways (please note that most burning and burying disposal methods are no longer legally or ecologically acceptable forms of disposal). There is also no viable way for the County to bill for garbage service, as there is no County water or sewer system, so broader range contracts akin to the city ones cannot be implemented. Other disposal methods, which can reduce the amount of garbage produced, are described via the links at the left.
Q: I live in Franklin County (including the City of Pasco). Can I utilize Benton County events or facilities?
A: Funding for solid waste is generally provided by two sources: a grant offered by the Washington State Department of Ecology and a tax passed by the local board of county commissioners. Both of these funding sources take into consideration the county in which the program is being implemented. As such, each county runs their own program and their own facilities for the benefit of their residents. If you are a Franklin County resident, please contact Sally McKenzie at 509-545-3514 or visit the Franklin County Solid Waste webpage.


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After losing three top designers to adidas two years ago, Nike has reportedly poached one of Under Armour's top designers. According to sneaker blog, Nice Kicks, Dave Dombrow, who is Under Armour's senior vice president of design, has landed at the Portland-based sportswear giant. Dombrow is, after all, one of the individuals responsible for helping Under Armour – a primarily apparel-based brand – gain traction in the sneaker market in recent years, namely by way of a number of the brand's major footwear projects, mostly notably the Stephen Curry collection.
While Dombrow is reportedly barred from working for a competitor until 2017, due to an iron clad non-compete agreement with Under Armour, this is still a win for Nike, according to sources. By poaching Under Armour's star designer, Nike could simultaneously slow Under Armour's momentum (it has been growing rapidly in recent years) and gain new design talent, particularly in the basketball arena. (Curry footwear, for which Dombrow is responsible, has helped propel both Under Armour's revenue and brand, particularly as the Golden State Warriors aim to beat the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls' record for 72 wins in a single regular NBA season).
The move – while not abnormal, as we saw with the three Nike designers who were poached by adidas – does suggest that Nike is feeling the competitive heat from Under Armour, which holds the number two spot in the U.S. sportswear market, right after Nike. According to Jefferies analyst Edward Plank, "In what's become an increasingly competitive category, securing top talent away from a competitor is a big tactical win for Nike, in our view, particularly given the traction UA's footwear business has gotten over the last couple of years."
As of now, there is no word on whether Nike will attempt to buy out Dombrow's non-compete with Under Armour or whether he will merely wait out the year in some other capacity. More to come …


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Thanks for pointing that out. I fixed it.
On the State Concealed Permit Overview map, Hawaii is colored "Shall Issue", should be "May Issue" (actually "never issue" would be more accurate).
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Welcome....map error...just like L.A. County.
It will be a cold day in h*ll before any of the counties will issue a carry permit to a "non-police" citizen. I really wish that Bush's "Homeland Security" bill included military as well as the "peace officers" and "honorably retired peace officers".
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Isn't the correct characterization for Hawaii more like "shall not issue?"


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I recommend a great new study by Portuguese researcher Rasga Saias, "Enlightening the Shadows". He discovers a novel method of determining the azimuth angle of the sun's shadow at 9:03 am on 9/11, the time of the second "plane crash". He confirms the azimuth with NOAA's handy calculator. Then Rasga proceeds to demonstrate that the shadows on the planes are not where they belong.
When I encountered this work, I wanted to check it against my model of the WTC in Google Sketchup. The buildings in Sketchup are geo-referenced to Google Earth, and shadows can be set to any time on any date. I typed in "9:03 a.m. on September 11", but the shadows agreed with the 9/11 videos, and not with Rasga.
After dialoging with Rasga by email, we quickly discovered my error - daylight savings time. Google Sketchup does not account for the clock change. 9:03 a.m. in September would be the same as 8:03 a.m. standard time. Using the correct time, my model agrees very well with Rasga's study.
Of course the 9/11 composi-traitors would never just forget about adding shadows. But I think it is quite possible that they made the same mistake I made - they forgot daylight savings time, and their shadows were off by one hour. This would make the azimuth angle almost exactly parallel to the tower, which is consistent with the (lack of ) shadows on the "UA175" as it glides into the tower.
Here are gifs made from my Sketchup model.
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Thanks for all the support. Keep up your noble pursuit for the truth. Apart from the strategies we use, we're doing a public service in name of the victims from 9/11.
Best Regards
Rasga Saias
- May 28, 2008 at 6:34 PM
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Here are a few shots from the Broken Eye Art Show that took place here in San Clemente over the weekend that were taken by my friend Jon Steele. The event was a huge success, all of the art was sold, and a good time was had by all. Thanks to all of the artists for the eye candy and to Bob for opening his shop to everyone…
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Conditions clean up this afternoon
The conditions cleaned up this afternoon and the forecast is looking pretty good for the next few days. The Broken Eye show went off last night, with tons of insane art and a packed house. I left my camera behind but I will post some shots my friends took later this week. Take care and check back soon!
Broken Eye Art Show Tonight!
Weather for the weekend
Frigid weather for California
Here in California we are going to be seeing some of the coldest temperatures this late in the season for at least the last ten years. The arctic jet stream seems to have dropped down and a low pressure system below it is pulling moisture off of the Pacific with means we are going to see snow levels drop across the state, and quite possibly down to near see level as far south as San Francisco. Looks like winter is not done quite yet…
Round Nose Fish in Portugal
Clean but small, new board on the way!
Presidents Day 2011
Today was Presidents Day here in the states, the last day of a big holiday weekend for a lot of people here in the states. Basically a good chance to get out of town for most. The sun was out but chilly conditions prevailed again here in Southern California. Surf was kind of small and broken up around town, maybe like waist high or so. I got in the water this afternoon at San Onofre after the wind got on it a bit but it was still fun. Look for small surf around the region over the next few days but still rideable at least…
Surf cleans up
Rainy weather continues…
The rain continued on and off today here in San Clemente but it gave me a chance to catch up on a few things around the house. It is going to be a big couple weeks coming up, we just might have a few new models coming out soon. Here is a quick shot from Portugal, hope you are all having a great weekend!


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What scientists call the First Law tells us that energy in our daily lives is neither created nor destroyed only transformed. Its the chemical energy bound up in natural gas and oxygen that makes heat in your furnace or electrical energy in my toaster that burns my bagels each morning.
But although energy is never destroyed, it certainly can be wasted or put to purposes we people just dont appreciate. My favorite example of that is an overheating pickup engines radiator, boiling over vigorously on a mountain grade in the summer time.
My four cylinder little rig, as we say in the rural West, gets about 31 mpg on the highway. I like them apples! But wouldnt it be grand if that figure could be doubled? We would not be defeating the First Law, just using energy transformations more efficiently. And Im glad to say Ive seen a prototype of a device I think could do that and economically, too. The little engine that could is called a fuel cell. There are several types of them; Ill just concentrate on two, first the one thats simpler but expensive, then the more complex but practical one that may revolutionize our world.
Ive taught freshmen college students about the first one. It runs like a battery, you could say, but one that never needs charging because it uses fuel. Fuel cells have advantages over batteries. Batteries are very heavy (come to my house and carry in the boat battery in the fall or back out in the spring if you doubt this statement). And batteries, for what they weigh, dont put out much oomph.
The simple kind of fuel cell draws in pure hydrogen gas to an anode (negative) plate, with oxygen fed at the same time along the cathode (positive) plate of the device. There has to be a membrane and a chemical soup in the middle of the cell, but what matters for our purposes is that if you connect the negative to the positive parts you get an electrical current. You can run a light bulb, power a fan, or do any other form of work you care to with the resulting electricity. And the great thing about the fuel cell just described is that its only waste product is pure water.
But fuel cells like this are expensive. The catalyst inside them is made of platinum. And the hydrogen gas fuel is pretty scary stuff hydrogen burns explosively with even the smallest spark. Thats one reason why, although engineers have long been able to make desktop fuel cells for special applications (or showing students the principles of how they work), your car isnt running on one today.
But what if there were a second-generation fuel cell that ran not on hydrogen, but on mundane fuel like gasoline, diesel or even coal or processed plant matter? All those materials could supply hydrogen to the fuel cell, even though not in pure form. And if they were consumed in the controlled manner fuel cells use to oxidize fuel, they would produce electricity, again like a battery.
Here at Washington State University, Dr. Jeongmin Ahn and his students are developing these solid oxide fuel cells. One of the great things about this next generation fuel cell is that it doesnt require platinum as a catalyst, using much cheaper nickel instead. Another feature of the fuel cells that knocks my socks off is that one model can run on waste heat. Thats important, and heres why.
A standard car is about 25 percent efficient, meaning it uses 25 percent of the gas you put into it to get you from Point A to Point B, but it wastes 75 percent of the gas as heat! If a good measure of that waste can be fed into a fuel cell, it can help to power the car using an electrical motor a new sort of hybrid vehicle.
We can double the miles per gallon of cars using that technology, Ahn said to me. Easily.
I surely like the sound of that.
Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Follow her on the web www.rockdoc.wsu.edu and on Twitter @RockDocWSU.
This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University.


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James P. Kilcoyne
For more than 30 years, James ('Jim') has devoted his professional efforts almost exclusively to the defense of health care providers in professional liability matters. He is the founding partner of Kilcoyne & Nesbitt, LLC, which is dedicated to defending physicians, physician groups, hospitals and other healthcare providers in malpractice litigation.
Throughout his career, Jim has successfully tried more than 150 jury cases to verdict in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. Many of his cases are highly complex and involve catastrophic injuries.
Jim graduated from Villanova University, magna cum laude, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. Thereafter, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame School of Law.
Jim is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, as well as in the federal courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.
Since 2011, he has consistently been named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in Philadelphia Magazine's Super Lawyers Edition and in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine.
Outside of his active litigation practice, Jim is a member of the National Panel Counsel for The Medical Protective Company. In addition, he has been a presenter at Risk Management Seminars conducted by The Medical Protective Company and the Delaware County Medical Society. He previously served on the Board of Trustees, as part of the Executive Committee, for Dunwoody Village, a retirement community in Delaware County, PA.


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These days you can pretty much get whatever you want online, which is amazing especially if you are anything like me…I love sitting on my laptop in bed browsing sites and adding things to wishlists and carts. I love the fact that if I want something I can just click a button and boom it gets delivered to my front door and I don't need to do anything other than unwrap and enjoy what I've spoilt myself with.
So when I heard that @home has now added furniture to their online store I was so pleased! I'm always collecting reference for my house and changing things here and there and interior design and homeware is actually one of my favourite things to spend money on slash stockpile reference of and I've always been a big fan of their site so it's nice to know that now there is, even more, to choose from.
We really needed a new coffee table for our living room, so I took a little tour around the new furniture section and landed up buying two side tables from the same family which I lovingly nestled underneath one another to make a new centerpiece that I think matches our lounge perfectly. The best part is I didn't even have to step foot out of my house to get them. Their furniture selection is pretty impressive, you can order anything from couches to dining room tables, which you can pick up from your nearest distribution centre or have it delivered straight to your door with the option to have it assembled.
I've taken some snaps of my new coffee table set-up, now to jump back online and buy some nice new cushions for the couch and maybe a new rug….hmmmm….


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Low lying areas are defined as being 0 to 4 m in elevation
above existing mean sea level and are greater than 50 in width from
the shore.
Low lying shores are susceptible to flooding during high tides,
surges and storm waves and current BC guidelines suggest up to a 1
m in sea level rise over the next 100 years. Shoreline
vulnerablility to increased flooding, softening of sediment
shorelines and coastal erosion are expected to increase in the
coming decades.
There are three areas on South Pender Island identified as low
lying located in Camp Bay, Drummond Bay and Brooks Point Regional
Salt marshes are flat areas of the high upper intertidal zone,
with rooted salt-tolerant vascular plants and organic peaty soils,
which are flooded by most high tides. Salt marshes are highly
productive, are valued ecological features and are particularly
vulnerable to pollution from land based activity.
On South Pender Island a salt marsh was identified at Mortimer
Islets are small islands that are often ecologically important
to wildlife, in particular to ground-nesting coastal birds such as
Black Oystercatcher, Pigeon Guillemots and others.
Islets often have remnant, natural ecosystems and provide a
larger intertidal perimeter relative to their land area. Vegetation
and birds nesting on islets can be very vulnerable to disturbance
from recreational users.
Islets in the South Pender Local Trust Area include the Skull
Islets in Bedwell Harbour or Blunden Islet off Teece Point, which
are located in the Gulf Island National Park Reserve.
Soft shorelines include the sediment dominated pebble/sand and
marsh/fine sediment shore types.
Sediment shorelines are typically associated with both high
recreational values and high ecological values and are found at
pocket beaches, salt marshes, and estuaries. South
Pender Island has numerous areas of soft shoreline distributed
around the island.
Very protected shorelines have a maximum wave fetch of less than
1 km. Often these shorelines are adjacent to embayments with
reduced water circulation which increases their vulnerability to
water pollution.
On South Pender Island, the area inside the hook at Mortimer
Spit is an example of very protected water.
Areas of the shoreline that were modified by development such as
boat ramps, seawalls, riprap, breakwater or by the deposit of fill
were noted when the shore type mapping was done.
To be classified as altered shoreline, the length of
modification represented 30% or more of the shore unit
length. Modifications to the shoreline can alter how
sediment is deposited along the shore, interfering with the natural
coastal process. They can alter the local hydrology by affecting
either drainage or surface flow from the land or the movement of
seawater to the shore area. Often the modifications also
involve removing or significantly altering the shoreline
vegetation, which can increase erosion and affect habitat.
Altered shorelines are shown on the Integrated Shoreline and
Watershed Maps developed for each major island.
Altered shorelines are less than 4% of the total shoreline in
the Islands Trust area based on the twelve major islands that had
shoreline mapping completed. Thetis Island has the most at
8%, while Lasqueti Island has the least at less than
1%. 4% of South Pender Island's shoreline has been
mapped as the pebble/ sand shore type.


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So, why did we start giving our power couples names like Brangelina or Bennifer or… all those other names? I kind of feel like John and Yoko missed out. I'm officially dubbing them Joko.
BTW – My wife thinks it's a mistake to piss Yoko off. To that I say, I bought the Double Fantasy album and her half of it was a total nightmare. This is payback.