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Fortunately, there are a few tips every business professional can keep in mind when it comes to creating a logo. Here's how to design an appealing logo for your business.
Reading offers a variety of benefits to business professionals, particularly in strengthening leadership skills. Check out these five reasons reading makes you a better leader.
Fortunately, there are some tips out there to help you write a powerful newsletter in order to connect with customers, promote the brand and grow the business.
To get you started, we came up with six festive fall marketing ideas for you to take advantage of this October. Let's dive into some valuable fall marketing.
By developing your networking skills, you can continue to expand your business circle, which provides more resources and opportunities. Here's how to grow your circle.
While natural leaders do exist, it is also possible to learn leadership skills, put them into practice and grow your leadership capabilities.
So, how can you kick off your September marketing? Here are seven super September marketing ideas for you to jump start your marketing this month and head into the season.
Ask any small business owner and they'll say that Labor Day sales are only as good as Labor Day marketing. But if you haven't started yet, it's still not too late!
When businesses fail to market to existing customers—and only focus on bringing in new ones—they leave money on the table, and can end up losing loyal customers.
Needless to say, customer service is an incredibly important aspect of any business model. So, here are five ways your business can have better customer service.
The downside of business swag? You have to invest a bit of money to create your own. The upside? You create walking billboards everywhere customers wear or use the items.
If a management team drives vision for a business, and marketing brings clients into the business, then employees are those who actually move the business forward.
What exactly is responsive website design, and why does it matter for your business? Let's dive into a few reasons why your business website should be responsive.
As we approach the back-to-school season, you should have a plan in place to market to consumers in order to attract them to buy your product or service.
If you're not sure where to start with your competition, don't worry. We've compiled a list of five ways, to get you started.
A vision statement is a vital part of any successful small business, so today we explore how to craft an effective vision statement to move the business forward.
If you want your sales to stay successful after Independence Day, then you're going to need a second strategy to implement once the day comes to an end.
With all of the excitement surrounding the Fourth of July, consumers are searching for sales. How does your business join in? Here are a few marketing reminders.
When you know how to best represent your brand, you have the flexibility to share that brand with others, while representing the company in a professional light.
Here are five key components for how to make a strategic video script and create a successful marketing video which will help boost lead generation and grow your business.
Whether you choose to take photos with a quality camera or a simple smartphone, there are specific ways to ensure pictures turn out clean, crisp and professional.
In today's world, if a business is not on social media, it can easily fall by the wayside as technology advances. However, being on social media is simply not enough.
We put together a quick list of our favorite summer marketing ideas to help you get ready for the hot sales season coming up. Here's how to prepare for summer marketing.
Should your business have a mobile app? Today we dive in and explore some of the reasoning behind having—or not having—a mobile app for a small business.
Mother's Day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 13th. It's the perfect opportunity to engage with consumers by celebrating a day for the mothers in their lives.


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I have a question related to using a certain amount of starter and then refeeding the starter. Let's say hypothetically I have 4 cups of starter(which is a lot I know) and my recipes calls for 1 cup of starter. In order to feed the starter can I use the 1 cup of starter and then feed it with 1 cup of equal parts water and flower? Or would it be a good idea to use the 1 cup and throw another cup away, then feed it with 2 cups of equal parts flower and water?
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(Los Cacaos, Haiti) January 12, 2012 — Two years after an earthquake struck Haiti the community of Los Cacaos has demonstrated what happens when neighbors work together to solve a problem. Fresh, clean water is now available to 700 families thanks to the community's commitment to build a positive foundation for long-term improvements.
Catholic nuns based across the Artibonite river in San Francisco of Banica Parish in the Dominican Republic organized the project in consultation with community leaders. Jesuit Refugee Service/USA provided $113,000 to fund the project, and members of the community supplied the labor to build roads, construct cisterns and lay miles of plastic pipe and tubing.
"We had 11 brigades of 25 to 32 people each working on the project. They carried sand and cement to places where trucks could not reach. They carried these things over the hills to the source of the water," said Wilens Thomas, of Los Cacaos.
Previously, obtaining clean water meant a hike of several miles — one way — over rugged hills and through valleys to collect the water in buckets and jerrycans. The arduous trip took four hours or more, and often had to be done twice a day.
"Before the project I would send the kids to get water, it would sometimes take them half a day or more. Sometimes the water would spill on the return trip and they'd have to go back," said community resident Olise, a father of five. Olise's comment highlighted an additional benefit of the cisterns: children who were before engaged in trekking for hours to water sources now can concentrate on attending school within the safety of their communities.
"This project proclaims a bright future because all different age groups are involved. And I don't want to leave out the work the women have done, they have done a great deal of work for this project," said Sr. Refugio Chavez.
This community-based participative model for humanitarian aid delivery and development has had the dual role of providing necessary resources for the health of the community while strengthening the role of women in the decision-making processes and empowering them to take an active role in the development projects. In light of the prevalence of gender-based violence in Haiti, the full integration of local women in the planning and implementation of this life-saving water and reforestation project will have an enduring effect on the status of women in the region.
Prior to the January 2010 earthquake, the Los Cacaos area was home to more than 8,700 people. After the earthquake the area became a transit point for many displaced families trying to migrate to the Dominican Republic and the population soared to at least 16,000. Those not seeking to migrate were simply looking for hope and better opportunities than what remained in Port au Prince.
Long Term Recovery
"One of our goals is that the project become self-sustaining," Sr. Refugio said. "We hope that the project becomes completely integrated with education, with health, with improved agriculture and food security. There is a hope that Los Cacaos, which is considered one of the poorest places in Haiti, can show Haiti and the world that it has brought itself up and gotten on its feet and started moving. The way to improve their lives, the resources to make changes, exist right here and they don't have to go to the Dominican Republic," she said.
After cholera struck the community in October of 2010, the nuns spoke to area residents and learned about the difficulty of obtaining fresh, clean water. A plan was devised to pipe water from high in the hills down to the populated areas, where it is filtered, stored in cisterns and then piped to homes and community centers.
One cistern holds 50,000 gallons of water and a second holds 25,000 gallons. The project directly benefits about 450 families in the El Corte area around the first cistern, and another 250 families in the area around the second cistern.
"The project took a lot of work. We had to carry sand and concrete up the hills," said Enila. Enila and her husband Alcen live in the El Corte community. Their lives have changed dramatically since the water started flowing to the front of their modest dwelling.
"Before the water was piped in we had to hike up to the river, collect it in big gallon jugs and bring it back and boil it to use it. We had to dedicate a lot of time to getting water, and now we are able to do other things," she said. More importantly, she added, "Our health is much better now, we feel much better."
The water also allows people to grow crops year-round, rather than just during the rainy season.
"We have been able to grow plantains and fruits. We grow food for us, and also some for sale. Or we trade it for soap, cooking oil and charcoal," said Enila.
Enila and others noted that several times in the past, outside groups have arrived in the community promising improvements, only to leave without changing anything. "Before, people thought there would never be water and for that reason some people did not work on the project," she said.
"We carried sand and looked for the best stones to build the tank with," said Vetlana, who has lived in the Los Cacaos community for all of her 70 years. "We traveled outside of our community five different days looking for stones."
Those families who did not work on the initial phase of the project are being invited to join now.
"They have the chance to work with us by planting trees and bushes up by the source of the water," said Wilens, who is the local coordinator. "Planting the trees and bushes will help keep the water clean."
Re-planting and recovering the ecology of the area will also mitigate the effects of tropical storms, as new trees and plants will take root in the mountains and deter erosion.
The irrigation system allows local farmers to have a steady supply of water for their fields, and enables local residents to have community gardens and gardens outside their own homes to grow their own food; these efforts work toward restoring the livelihood of the community.
"We could raise crops before only if we had rain. There were no crops after the rainy season. Before I had to go to one side of the hill to wash, and the other side for water to drink and cook. I feel much better not having to carry water on my head," said Fifi, 25, another woman who worked on the project.
Louis Ma has also lived here his whole life. "Last February or March you had to dig into the riverbed to get water because it was dry season. We are able to save much time because the water is here, so we can spend more time in our fields," he said.
"Before the arrival of the project there were many illnesses because we had to take the water from the same river as the animals. There are fewer sicknesses now. Thank you. This project has saved us," said Louis.
In addition to improved physical health, Sr. Refugio noticed other changes in the community as well.
"The first big change is the change in self esteem. People here now feel valued, that they are taken seriously as people. That our work is not to just have them have their hand out asking for things, that it is to work together as a team. They have water and better health, but they also feel better as people," she said.
"I think Jesuit Refugee Service has had a crucial role in this project, and they gave us great support when we were just dreaming about this project. The partnership: the economic support, our role as facilitators and the role of the community, has allowed us to see the joy of the people," Sr. Refugio said.
"These communities have benefitted enormously from the project, and this can be an example to Haiti and the rest of the world to see how a water project can enhance people's lives," said Wilens.
"We are thankful to God and the people who worked on the project who helped us get clean water. Please keep thinking about us," said Enila.
"I'm very happy about the arrival of the water and it feels like, with the arrival of the water, God has visited the house. And the animals are very happy about the water because they used to have to go up the hill, too," said Olise.
Read an earlier story about Los Cacaos here.
Video of Fifi doing laundry and her husband using the run-off to water their crops:
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Friday, August 26, 2016
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Smoking and blood clots
Hi there. I am 20 years old and two years ago I was diagnosed with factor five, some weird blood clotting disorder. I did have a blood clot in my leg but it is now long gone. I'm not too familiar with it but I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.
Anyhow I do currently smoke cigarettes and I was wondering if smoking would increase my chances or getting another blood clot?
That is a very good question. Smoking very much does increase your risk for getting additional blood clots in the future. To further decrease your risk of blood clots, you should consider stopping smoking.
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College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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In keeping with tradition, the NFL sent questionnaires to its eight new head coaches during the off-season, quizzing them on random topics. Among the questions was, "Who has the hardest job in football?"
Answered Chip Kelly of the Philadelphia Eagles: "No one. It's a game."
Here's betting we're going to enjoy this guy.
For years, the Eagles had the least quotable coach in football — Andy Reid, who's now in Kansas City — and suddenly they have the most quotable.
Of course, Kelly is looking to put a more significant stamp on the game than his sense of humor and, in this case, perspective. He's an offensive innovator, first at New Hampshire and then at Oregon, and his play-calling is even quicker than his wit.
"I think Chip Kelly is going to have as much influence on the game and the way it's played now as anyone," Hall of Fame coach John Madden said. "If for no other reason, just the pace of the game and the number of plays.
"Everyone talks about it: Can Chip Kelly do what he did in college? Probably not in its entirety, but he can do a lot of it. Not only that, everyone else is going to do a lot of it."
When people talk about Kelly, they almost always talk about his offenses. But the quality of Philadelphia's defense is equally important. Consider this: If the Eagles can't move the ball, and they're running plays in rapid-fire succession, their defensive players will barely have time to take a few drags off the oxygen masks before they're back on the field.
Kelly said the offensive decisions he made as a college coach were always predicated on what kind of defense he had.
"I had total faith in our defense, so I wasn't averse to putting our defense on the field in any situation," he said. "I think a lot of that has to do with you making decisions. It's a risk-reward. What's the reward? Obviously, you get a first down. What's the risk? You're turning the ball over at that point in time on the field. So are you comfortable enough with your defense to put your defense on the field in that situation?"
A glimpse at the seven other new coaches:
REID, Kansas City: The only coach in this year's crop who had been a non-interim NFL head coach before, Reid coached the Eagles for 14 seasons, going 130-93-1 in the regular season but only 10-9 in the playoffs. Philadelphia parted ways with him after an 8-8 record last season.
Alex Smith, discarded by San Francisco despite being among the league's highest-rated quarterbacks after he suffered a concussion and subsequently lost his job last season, joins Reid in Kansas City.
The way Smith sees it, he and his coach have something to prove.
"We'd love to stick it to everybody who thought we couldn't do it, he and I included," Smith told the New York Times recently.
MIKE McCOY, San Diego: The Chargers, once routinely a lock to make the playoffs, have missed them the last three seasons. As a response, they dumped Norv Turner and General Manager A.J. Smith, and brought in the youthful McCoy, 41, most recently of the Broncos, and GM Tom Telesco, 40, of the Colts.
McCoy has familiarity with "presto-change-o" transformations. Two years ago, when the Broncos made the abrupt switch from more traditional quarterback Kyle Orton to scrambling, rambling Tim Tebow, offensive coordinator McCoy essentially tore up the playbook in the middle of the week and started fresh.
McCoy has Philip Rivers getting the ball out quicker — essential with an offensive line under construction — and has brought in Ken Whisenhunt and Frank Reich to help formulate the offense, along with Rivers.
"The thing about Mike is, he's got a plan," Rivers said. "He didn't just say, 'I'll figure it out as I go.' He's got a way he wants to do it. That's clear. When you go .500 the last three years, you're ready to believe. You're tired of being .500. You're ready to say, 'All right, I'll sign up. I'm in.'"
MARC TRESTMAN, Chicago: The Bears didn't just think outside the box in replacing Lovie Smith, they thought outside the border. The 57-year-old Trestman, one of 13 candidates to interview for the job, was head coach of the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes and wasn't a finalist in any other cities.
He's rich with experience in this league, though, having made nine NFL stops between 1985 and 2004, usually as a quarterbacks coach, offensive coordinator, or both.
With Jay Cutler heading into the final year of his contract, maybe Trestman can be the quarterback whisperer and get the most out of him.
ROB CHUDZINSKI, Cleveland: For a coach who showed so much creativity with Cam Newton in Carolina, Chudzinski comes across as dry and by-the-book in person.
In the survey, for instance, asked what he would be doing if he weren't coaching, he wrote: "Working in a business field."
He certainly needs to get down to business with the Browns, who have made the playoffs only once since re-forming as a franchise in 1999. He hired Turner as his offensive coordinator, and has a cornerstone running back in Trent Richardson, who can shoulder much of the load on that side of the ball.
GUS BRADLEY, Jacksonville: Of the eight new coaches, Bradley is the only one with a defensive background. He was defensive coordinator the previous four years in Seattle, and has the same type of boundless enthusiasm and energy as Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll and Jon Gruden, who was head coach in Tampa Bay when Bradley was a defensive quality-control coach.
"I had a vision of how I wanted to treat people and handle players," Bradley said. "In Seattle, it was really brought together. Me and Pete are similar in personality. We're intrigued by competition, by bringing people together. It's a driving force for us."
DOUG MARRONE, Buffalo: Marrone, formerly head coach at Syracuse, was hired to replace Chan Gailey, who was fired after three consecutive losing seasons.
The line of hurdles is getting longer, as the Bills lost their top two quarterbacks to injury this summer. Kevin Kolb is out because of a potentially career-threatening concussion, and first-round pick EJ Manuel is recuperating from a surgical procedure on his knee.
Manuel returned to practice Sunday, ahead of schedule, so it looks as if the Bills won't have to turn to undrafted rookie Jeff Tuel to face New England in the opener. Still, Marrone faces an uphill struggle to return the Bills to respectability.
He feels comfortable in the NFL, though, and could adjust more quickly than some coaches who make the jump from college football. Before he was hired at Syracuse, Marrone was offensive coordinator in New Orleans from 2006 to '08. Prior to that, he was a New York Jets assistant.
"I think it was a much more difficult transition for me going from being in the NFL for seven years and going back to Syracuse," he said, "than it was for me leaving Syracuse and going back to the NFL."
BRUCE ARIANS, Arizona: Arians made history in Indianapolis last season when, in replacing cancer-stricken Chuck Pagano, he led the overlooked Colts to the playoffs and became the first interim to win NFL coach-of-the-year honors.
Now, for the first time in his 60 years, the longtime offensive architect gets a chance to be more than a stand-in head coach. So far, he doesn't sound concerned about taking over what looks to be the weakest team in the strongest division.
"It's just football," he said. "The AFC North [where Arians was offensive coordinator in Pittsburgh], I think it was as tough as there was for a long time. I don't know if it is anymore. But it reminds me a lot [of that], because we've got physical defenses, teams that like to run the ball in San Francisco and Seattle and St. Louis. Had we been like 0-20, I would be worried about it. But we just beat these teams. And so we can beat them again."
Arians has a keen sense of humor, which should help. On the survey, he was asked about the last book he read.
"The Arizona Cardinals' playbook," he wrote. "By Bruce Arians."
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Samuel L. Jackson's just like everybody else: He has no idea what's going on with the new "Star Wars" films.
Jackson was at Comic-Con on Saturday to promote his new film "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and held court on a number of subjects in an interview, including J.J. Abrams' new installments in George Lucas' cinema-changing franchise.
Unlike the tens of thousands of fans at the annual gathering of fans, though, Jackson has had the opportunity to ask what's up. And he still doesn't know.
Jackson played Jedi Master Mace Windu in the "Star Wars" prequels. He'd like more work for Windu and his purple light saber. But when he saw Abrams recently at Lucas' wedding, he gleaned no information about what will come next as the franchise moves on to its seventh film in 2015.
"J.J. was there, I was there," Jackson said in an interview at the Hard Rock Hotel. "I was like (raises eyebrows) and he was like (noncommittal shrug), and he just went about his business. I don't know what that means. Harrison (Ford) was there too, and he was like (shrug). I just think it would be cool to have some of us that people relate to as being part of the 'Star Wars' franchise to give entre to the new characters that they're going to bring to whatever the new thing is. It kind of makes it an easier entrance."
Jackson also wonders why his Nick Fury character isn't part of the new "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD" television series. Fury oversees the global security spy agency in Marvel's cinematic universe, including "Marvel's The Avengers." But so far he hasn't been contacted about the show, which stars Clark Gregg as Agent Coulson and debuts on ABC in September.
"I don't know how they've got the TV show without me, but they do," Jackson said. "Maybe I could be like Charlie in 'Charlie's Angels.' You just hear my voice. I send (the agents) out every week."
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Sorta like jaywalking, which is illegal and hardly enforced unless you get a police trap for jaywalkers (yes they do exist!)
Will someone please tell me exactly what 'Jaywalking' is?. I've only seen those brightly coloured members of the corvidae family in trees and why would the US justice system persecute them for any terrestrial activity
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Mornings are filled with decisions. First there's breakfast. Luckily, Tanner opts for the same thing every day (waffle with peanut butter, chocolate chips and honey). Jackson is more unpredictable: He anxiously scans the row of breakfast cereals like they are the blinking squares on Press Your Luck. ("No whammies no whammies Life!") For me, there are other decisions: To unload or not the dishwasher before dropping them off at the bus, and what to do with my hair (up, down, or none).
But earlier today, I made a more serious decision: I decided to become a gay father. As you've surely heard, a lot of people look at being gay as a choice. So I chose to be gay shortly after getting coffee from the office kitchenette. My co-workers didn't seem to notice.
Let me be clear: I'm in love with my wife. She's beautiful and smells like a wildflower meadow. She's my everything always now. I also read Playboy for the articles, and for the naked pictures of female pro wrestlers and 80s pop stars. But there were other factors. For starters, considering that I burned Tanner's waffle, forgot to pack his water bottle, and got visibly frustrated when Jackson sang the same line over and over and over about hot dog toppings on the ride to the bus stop, being a straight dad was not working out for me today.
But something else happened that inspired me to become a gay dad. That something was A Note to My Kid.
On A Note to My Kid, there are no games, apps, polls, giveaways or viral videos. It's just parents and children sharing letters with their LGBT family members. On his 21st birthday, Justin's mom wrote, "It is the right spiritual and political choice for me [to love and support you] and if not for you, Justin, I might not have the courage or the inclination to care enough to have chosen a side. They say all it takes for evil to exist is for good people to do nothing. I won't do nothing."
"My Christian upbringing caused me to be instantly concerned for your soul," reads a note to Michael, written by his mother. "My experiences in life made me fearful for your future…For three days I took to my knees praying for strength and wisdom. I kept hearing, 'Just love him.'"
"You've never been told that there's anything wrong with having two moms, and it breaks my heart to think about the day that will happen," Hillary writes to her two-year-old daughter, Piper. "I want to protect you forever from the ignorance and hate that exists in the world, but I know that won't allow you to mature into the bright, self-confident young woman that I know you will become."
These are the kind of deeply personal, deeply affecting letters people send to siblings fighting in a war zone; to children living far away beyond the reach of a quick call or text; to old friends who have become estranged or withdrawn. They are the kind of letters borne of separation. In America, being gay doesn't just make you different. It makes you separate. It require another name for marriage, another name for military service, another name for the "relation to patient" field on the hospital paperwork.
But make no mistake: These letters are not meek "feel better soon" cards. They are declarations of independence. Words like save, protect, preserve, honor and endure are used frequently. The authors are father, mothers, sons and daughters who promise to fight—even die—for their family. It seems like these families must be that much stronger. Does it make them love people that much more?
That's why I've chosen to be a gay dad. It might just make me a better parent. Justin's mom wrote this to her son. It's hard not to envy: "Because of you I am more."


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The Muzzy Phantom-MX bleeder blades are not your typical add-on blades; they are strong integral components that are built to the same exact specifications as the quality and durable main blades. Both blade types are easily re-sharpened as desired.


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Avi-Tech Electronics Ltd (BKY.SI) currently has a 50-day Moving Average of 0.47, the 200-day Moving Average is 0.38, and the 7-day is noted at 0.50. Following moving averages with different time frames may help offer a wide variety of stock information. A longer average like the 200-day may serve as a smoothing tool when striving to evaluate longer term trends. On the flip side, a shorter MA like the 50-day may help with identifying shorter term trading signals. Moving averages may also function well as a tool for determining support and resistance levels.
Traders may be relying in part on technical stock analysis. Avi-Tech Electronics Ltd (BKY.SI) currently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 14.38. Despite the name, CCI can be used on other investment tools such as stocks. The CCI was designed to typically stay within the reading of -100 to +100. Traders may use the indicator to determine stock trends or to identify overbought/oversold conditions. A CCI reading above +100 would imply that the stock is overbought and possibly ready for a correction. On the other hand, a reading of -100 would imply that the stock is oversold and possibly set for a rally.
At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for Avi-Tech Electronics Ltd (BKY.SI) is 46.15. Many technical chart analysts believe that an ADX value over 25 would suggest a strong trend. A reading under 20 would indicate no trend, and a reading from 20-25 would suggest that there is no clear trend signal. The ADX is typically plotted along with two other directional movement indicator lines, the Plus Directional Indicator (+DI) and Minus Directional Indicator (-DI). Some analysts believe that the ADX is one of the best trend strength indicators available.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is one of multiple popular technical indicators created by J. Welles Wilder. Wilder introduced RSI in his book "New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems" which was published in 1978. RSI measures the magnitude and velocity of directional price movements. The data is represented graphically by fluctuating between a value of 0 and 100. The indicator is computed by using the average losses and gains of a stock over a certain time period. RSI can be used to help spot overbought or oversold conditions. An RSI reading over 70 would be considered overbought, and a reading under 30 would indicate oversold conditions. A level of 50 would indicate neutral market momentum. The 14-day RSI is currently sitting at 53.16, the 7-day is at 44.87, and the 3-day is spotted at 21.23.
Investors may be circling the wagons wondering what's in store for the stock market over the next few months. Capitalizing on the current trends may be just what the doctor ordered. Searching for value in the current investing landscape may be a priority for some investors. The mindset of one investor may be completely different from another. Sometimes stocks that look too good to be true actually are, and those that are actually very good may not look that enticing. Keeping a close watch on technicals and fundamentals may be a good way to start filtering through the vast sea of equities. Many stock enthusiasts will also keep a sharp focus on positive estimate revisions to help gain an edge in the markets. Whatever the strategy, investors will no doubt be searching far and wide for consistent outperformers.


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Blame it on the fickle fortunes of the hockey gods. Or simply chalk it up to bad puck luck. Or maybe even the fact that the Kings were bruised and battered for Saturday night's game against the Colorado Avalanche at Staples Center.
Just don't drape the Kings' 1-0 overtime loss over goaltender Ben Scrivens' shoulders. He stopped all 33 shots he faced, including the last one fired at him by Colorado's Jamie McGinn 2 minutes, 32 seconds into the five-minute overtime.
The rebound of McGinn's shot struck retreating Kings center Jarret Stoll in the arm and ricocheted into the net for the only goal Scrivens would surrender. It wasn't Scrivens' fault. He made the save. It wasn't Stoll's fault. He did what he was supposed to do, too.
It was just one of those crazy things that happen in a hockey game.
"I've had a lot of good luck recently," Scrivens said. "It was a bad bounce. Can't fault anybody. Working hard. Really hard backcheck by 'Stolly.' I'd much rather have him backcheck hard. We're going to give up way more goals if he lays up there.
"Just chalk it up to a bad bounce. Those things tend to even themselves out as the season goes along."
The Kings improved their overall record to 15-6-3 and extended their streak of collecting at least one point to nine consecutive games (6-0-3). They have outscored their opponents 21-11 during their last nine games and they remain in the thick of the Western Conference standings.
"We played a good game, but we have a lot of guys out of the lineup," Kings coach Darryl Sutter said. "We knocked two guys out again last game. The goalie has to make big saves, which he did. He has to do that when we're not scoring."
Sutter referred to playing without forwards Matt Frattin and Trevor Lewis, who were injured during the Kings' 2-1 overtime loss Thursday to the New Jersey Devils. Frattin and Lewis suffered lower-body injuries and couldn't play Saturday.
Frattin won't travel today with the team for its trip to San Jose and Vancouver. Lewis was placed on the injured-reserve list.
Sutter was forced to mix and match his lines, most notably flipping left wing Dustin Brown to the right side in the absence of right wingers Frattin and Lewis. Sutter also welcomed left wing Kyle Clifford back to the lineup after he sat out six games because of a concussion.
The Kings have given up two goals or fewer in each of their last six games, but they have scored more than two goals only twice in that span. They have run into hot goalies in New Jersey's Cory Schneider and Colorado's Semyon Varlamov the last two contests.
After a sluggish first period against the Avalanche, the Kings went into a defensive mode in the second. The Avalanche attacked, attacked, attacked, but Scrivens stopped all 16 of their shots and kept the game scoreless through 40 minutes. The Kings were outshot 10-4 in the third period.
It didn't look as if the Kings would score in OT, but it didn't look like Colorado would either.
Then center Anze Kopitar fanned on a shot in the slot and the Avalanche counter-attacked. McGinn's shot was saved, but the puck still ended up in the back of the net and the Kings skated off with a second consecutive overtime defeat.
"I'm just trying to drive to the net, open up and get a lot of wood on it, and make sure I hit the net," McGinn said of the scoring play. "I thought Scrivens made a great save on the shoulder and it was unlucky that it hit (Stoll), but lucky for us it hit the back of the net."


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"Waiting for the snap . . . fourth down . . . here it is . . .snap! spotted down! It's kicked. That's got a chance. That is — good! It's good — Holy Toledo! Holy Toledo! This place has gone wild. I don't believe it! I do not believe it! There are three seconds left in the game. If you can hear me, this place has gone wild . . . the Oakland Raiders 23! . . . the Cleveland Browns 20!
"George Blanda has just been elected king of the world! I don't believe it. I don't believe it! Holy Toledo! It went 53 . . . no 52 yards! George Blanda has just been elected king of the world!"
That was Raiders radio announcer Bill King's call of George Blanda's 52-yard field goal to beat the Cleveland Browns at the Coliseum on Nov. 20, 1970.
I remember it all, and not just because I've heard the replay dozens of time since as well as thousands of times in my mind. King's inflection . . . "that's got a chance . . . told listeners something truly remarkable was happening, and happening a week after Blanda pulled out a 17-17 tie with the Chiefs in Kansas City with a 48-yard field goal.
If you're old enough to remember rollling your eyes when your parents told you stories about huddling around the radio as if it were a television set, you may remember that at the time Blanda was in his five-week streak of miracles, the NFL blackout rule was even more ridiculous than it is today.
Home games were blacked out. Period. Didn't matter if it was a sellout or not. I watched the 17-17 tie with Kansas City on television (while at the same time listening to King on the radio, of course). The Cleveland game was for ears only, yet remains one of the most memorable moments in my mind in club history.
It was the quintissential Bill King call corresponding with the perfect Blanda moment. It happened when I was 12 years old, but thinking about it can bring chills to the spine, one of those instances that lets me know that although I haven't been a fan for years, I remember what it's like.
I was delighted when my dad eventually go a chance to get season tickets, even if they were only for half of the games for the first year or two.
I eventually met King, having covered a lot of baseball when he was the A's radio announcer. I met Blanda only in passing, saying hello when introduced by a Raiders employee.
He had a reputation for being difficult with reporters, so I figured it was best if I didn't mention to him that I remembered the time the Raiders practiced in my neighborhood at Chabot College in Hayward. My dad had heard about it somehow, and I rounded up a few friends to go watch.
We stood in the end zone as Blanda, square-toed shoe and all, practiced kicking field goals while a bunch of kids _ me included _ shagged balls. I don't remember who the holder was, but the center was Jim Otto. Two future Hall of Famers getting in some work and entertaining some kids in the process.
Those are my most vivid Blanda memories.
A few more Blanda links:
My Blanda obituary for the Bay Area News group.
Monte Poole's column on Blanda.
Jeff Faraudo's story and interview with Blanda last month regarding his longevity.
A sampling of what people are saying about Blanda and his legacy.
A look back at the five-game run that made Blanda famous in 1970.
A MediaNews editorial which calls Blanda "one of a kind."
A slide show tribute to Blanda.


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Zachary Jabour, 23, of Epsom, was arrested for domestic-related simple assault and theft by unauthorized taking after getting into a fight with his father, Everett Jabour, in the parking lot of the Circle K on Bell Avenue about 11 a.m. Saturday, according to police.

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A customer made an access request to a financial institution and discovered that the institution had given him a rating with which he did not agree. He acknowledged that he had had some difficulties with his account, but he considered that the rating as it was explained to him by the financial institution suggested that the situation was more serious than it really was.
This financial institution uses a set of guidelines to assign ratings to its customers. I obtained a copy of these on a confidential basis. When I reviewed the facts of the complainant's case in the light of the guidelines, I took the view that the rating which had been assigned to him was not unreasonable in all the circumstances.
While I had come to the view that the rating was not incorrect, this in itself was not conclusive. Section 1 (2) of the Data Protection Act provides that data are inaccurate if they are incorrect or misleading as to any matter of fact. In other words if the information, albeit factually correct, were expressed in a way that would not be properly understood by a third party then the data controller would not have been meeting its obligations. In the event, this matter was resolved when I received an assurance from the financial institution that the ratings were solely for internal use. They would be seen only by people who also had access to the guidelines on which they were based, and were therefore in a position to interpret them correctly.
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In profiling Dr. Kalen Churcher for a March 2012 publication highlighting the "20 most intriguing professor on campus," communication studies student Tiffany Hyman described the fifth-year professor as a rising star. It turns out she's not the only one who thinks so.
Churcher was recently chosen to participate in a pair of summer conferences meant to highlight the achievements of the profession's brightest young minds.
Over the summer, she received a Promising Professor Award (second place) from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, and was selected for the Scripps Howard Academic Leadership Academy by Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication.
Churcher was recommended for both prestigious awards by Dr. Nancy McGlen, dean of Niagara's College of Arts and Sciences.
"Kalen is an outstanding instructor who knows when to guide and when to challenge her students to do their very best," McGlen said. "She is also involved in a number of clubs and programs outside of the classroom that make us very proud to call her one of our own."
The Promising Professor Award is a national honor given to young faculty and graduate students who demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching. Churcher received the award during AEJMC's national conference in August in Chicago, where she also presented as a member of the Promising Professors and Distinguished Educator Panel.
A couple months earlier, Churcher participated in the 2012 Scripps Howard Academic Leadership Academy, which took place June 3-7 on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge. The academy, now in its sixth year, brings up-and-coming mass communication professionals and scholars together with seasoned administrators to share administrative strategies and insights. Several previous participants are now deans at communications schools across the country. Churcher was chosen in large part due to her work as the coordinator of NU Beginnings, a freshman course that introduces new students to life at Niagara University.
"I think it's important for professors to have a visible presence outside of the classroom. Working with the freshman experience course has not only allowed me to do that, but it has afforded me the opportunity to exercise my leadership skills as well," said Churcher, an assistant professor of communication studies. "Being chosen for the Promising Professor Award was truly a great honor because I was recognized for doing something I love - working with students. I'm very grateful for the support of Dr. McGlen and my colleagues."
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment used for non-melanoma skin cancer. PDT is a process. First a medicine is applied to the skin. Then the doctor shines a special light on it. PDT may be used to treat skin cancers when surgery or radiation can't be used.
Medicines used in PDT for skin cancer include 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), methyl aminolevulinate (MAL), and porfirmer sodium.
PDT is used to treat actinic keratoses on the face and scalp. It's also used to treat squamous cell carcinoma in situ (Bowen's disease) and superficial basal cell carcinomas. Studies show that cure rates for skin cancers treated with PDT may be slightly lower than with surgery or radiation. But PDT does not leave a scar like surgery does.footnote 1
Studies of PDT with the medicine MAL found that this treatment worked as well as cryosurgery for actinic keratoses and squamous cell carcinoma in situ (Bowen's disease).footnote 2
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (2012). Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology, Version 2. Available online: http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/PDF/nmsc.pdf.
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (2010). Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology, Version 1. Available online: http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/PDF/nmsc.pdf.
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I've seen this done by many small time companies but what the old saying? Go after those with the deepest pockets?
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While there may be legitimate reasons to update or upgrade bookkeeping software on an annual basis (tax and regulatory compliance, etc), I never liked Intuit's approach. Also, they were responsible for the demise of one of their competitors back in the day--my bookkeeping app of choice at the time.
To this day, I refuse to use Quicken on principle.
Do you see people sueing microsoft for not supporting windows 95 or 98 anymore? A lot of people unfortunatly are still hooked to them. We use Quickbooks at my company, we were forced into upgrading...it wasn't a steep price change and they did offer an upgrade price that was substantially less.
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Do you see people sueing microsoft for not supporting windows 95 or 98 anymore? A lot of people unfortunatly are still hooked to them. We use Quickbooks at my company, we were forced into upgrading...it wasn't a steep price change and they did offer an upgrade price that was substantially less.
I don't see that happening anytime soon, but I like the way you think... Why *AREN'T* people suing MS?
I have not read the article, but I am familiar with the general problem... does Intuit render the software unusable (i.e. are they selling crippleware?) if the versions aren't up-to-date, or is it just a matter of "we won't support that version because it's 6.5 months old"? If it's the latter, might I suggest peachtree (right name?) or another app? I've never been a huge fan of the way Intuit does things...but they are one of the 'big dogs' and seem to use their clout as they see fit.
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The problem is that Intuit is *intentionally* disabling features of a program, thereby forcing users to update and buy the new version. So yes, they render the software unusable at a time when they expect to have a new product available.
It's not simply a matter of discontinuing support; it bears no comparison to Microsoft not supporting Windows 95 anymore. Ford doesn't make parts for my 1992 Tempo any longer either. I don't complain. But if they programmed the computer to stop injecting fuel 10 years after the purchase date, I think I might just have a complaint or two for them.
And Intuit is not disabling minor features. They disable major ones. Like printing invoices.
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Not long ago I found myself spending a few days of holiday down near Southend on the Essex coast. One afternoon we climbed up the hill to visit the ruins of Hadleigh castle which stands overlooking the railway line and the Medway marshes of the Thames estuary. Built in 1215 by Hubert de Burgh in the reign of King Henry III, the castle was substantially rebuilt a century later by Edward III as part of the Medway defences against the French during the Hundred Years War. Edward III in fact made it his principal residence outside of London for much of his reign.
Little remains of Hadleigh castle today. It was built on an unstable outcrop of London clay and developed an unfortunate habit of collapsing at unexpected moments. Large quantities of the fallen stonework were sold and carted off in the Tudor period, you can still see the tiled hearth where the wreckers melted down the valuable window leads. John Constable painted an atmospheric...
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I used pattern 109 from March issue 2012. There are front and back princess seams and 7/8 sleeves.
I cut size 38 and was hoping for the best as this was a surprise and there would not be any fitting. I should not have worried, it fitted perfectly.
The wool boucl is beautiful: blue, purple and with ribbons woven with the wool.
The jacket is interfaced and fully lined in bright blue lining.
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Jan 9, 2013, 06.35 PMby Linda74Sews
Lovely jacket – pretty fabric, trim and so well done. I am going to enjoy reading your blogs. What a lucky mom.
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Jan 14, 2013, 03.41 PMby pauline alice
Thanks Linda! My mom was very happy and surprised and the jacket fitted perfectly. I was glad as I didn't make any fitting before.
Jan 9, 2013, 12.46 AMby MaycieAfterFive
It's beautiful! I've always wanted to make myself a classic Chanel jacket. You did a great job!
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Jan 14, 2013, 03.42 PMby pauline alice
Thanks Maycie. This Burda pattern is a very easy one to start with, you should give it a try if you have it.
Jan 9, 2013, 12.40 AMby rita61
Splendid! Your mother must be very proud ! My favourite colours!
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Jan 14, 2013, 03.44 PMby pauline alice
Thank you. She was very happy. Actually, she chose the fabric herself 4 months ago but she didn't know I was working on a jacket for Christmas, surprise!
Jan 8, 2013, 10.41 PMby Mary Athey
Oh I think this is so lovely. I.m sure.your mum adored this. You did a cracking job.on the jacket.and.the fabrics fab x
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Thanks Mary! She did love it! I can't wait for the weather to get better so she can wear it and send me pictures.
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After a whirlwind year of crippling partisanship, bungled policy rollouts, and a government shutdown, most public figures are leaving this year with quite a few more chips to their image than they had in January. Except maybe one.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie—a growing puzzle for Democrats and continuing headache for his fellow Republicans—emerged as the winner of 2013 on the political stage, according to a National Journal Political Insiders poll.
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Christie began the year with stellar approval ratings, thanks to his handling of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. A January Time cover bearing his no-nonsense visage proclaimed the governor as simply "The boss." By summertime, Christie had signed a bipartisan state budget with minimal fuss while still striking down eight Democratic bills.
In arguably the most significant year in gay-rights history, Christie outlawed gay-conversion therapy for children in New Jersey in August, and didn't fight a court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in the state in October. He slammed the Obama administration and Congress for "monkeying around" during the government shutdown, distancing himself from the gridlock that burned just about everyone in Washington. He easily scored a landslide win for a second term the following month, and now leads nearly every poll for Republican presidential candidates in 2016.
Christie made it through 2013 largely unscathed. No scandals, no embarrassments or gaffes. He beat Democrats decisively and worked with them at the same time. Sure, conservative groups snubbed him, primarily for his loud criticism of House Speaker John Boehner for post-Sandy aid and of the National Rifle Association for its ad mentioning President Obama's children. But "don't be stupid," because Christie couldn't care less. "He's the man to beat in the GOP," says one Insider.
Christie's high profile makes him a convenient target for the tea party in 2014, which will likely paint him as too moderate for the Republican primary. Democrats, on the other hand, will point to his ultra-conservative side. Together, these efforts could pull Christie, perhaps even the entire Republican Party, closer to the center—right where voters may want a presidential candidate in 2016.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 11, 2013) - Innovative Composites International Inc. ("ICI" or the "Company"), (TSX VENTURE:IC)(OTCQX:ICIZF), a producer of proprietary engineered composite products (www.innovativecompositesinc.com/structure-lite-composite-materials), announced today that it has received a demand payment notice from KS Centoco Ltd., the holder of the $2 million convertible debenture, requiring its repayment by no later than March 4, 2013.
"We are, of course, disappointed that the debenture holder chose to demand payment at this time," said Terry Ball, CEO of ICI. "In response, we are in active discussions with several potential sources of funding in both Canada and the United States, each of which has the ability to provide sufficient funds to repay the debenture. We are also continuing to manage our cash resources by working to generate new revenue and by looking at ways we can further reduce costs. Our cash resources remain unchanged, other than in the normal course as a result of our burn rate, and this demand notice."
The demand notice has no impact on the ability of the Company to continue its operations and business development activities between now and the demand notice payment date.
"The Board has confidence in the Company's management and business plan," said Ken Keeley, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ICI. "We believe that upon its successful resolution, based on the Company's current initiatives and pipeline of potential customers, the Company will have the resources necessary to execute the business plan, whose short term objective is to generate sufficient cash flow to extinguish the burn rate."
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Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Innovative Composites International Inc. (TSX VENTURE:IC)(OTCQX:ICIZF) is a high-tech engineering and manufacturing company whose goal is to utilize its proprietary "green" composite materials and building systems to provide innovative, engineered product solutions to markets that include prefabricated modular housing, shelters (www.innovativecompositesinc.com/prefabricated-modular-housing/) and containers, and industrial applications.
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First of all, hearty congratulations to Caltech biophysics professor and alumnus John Dabiri, who studies jellyfish propulsion and does theoretical mechanical engineering, a subject that makes my heart go pitty-pat and makes me long for my days as an engineering major before I switched to physics. He works out of the Biological Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech.
And another hearty congrats to Amir Abo-Shaeer, who left a job in industry to teach high school physics. He's the founder of Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy. He's had enormous success in bringing girls into the field, something I can relate to personally as the kind of girl who always wanted to take stuff apart.
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The family of Pfc. Brandon L. Buttry, 19, issued a statement prior to visitation today in Shenandoah at the First Baptist Church, where funeral services are scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15.
Buttry, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, died Nov. 5 in Kandahar province in Afghanistan.
Funeral services for Pfc. Brandon L. Buttry, 19, are scheduled Nov. 15 at the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah. Burial is at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.
Homeschooled, Buttry completed his GED before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 2011. He deployed to Afghanistan in July of 2012.
He was active in Memorial Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, playing video games and history, as well as playing board games with his family. His childhood dream was to be a U.S. soldier.
His awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and NATO medal.
He is survived by parents, Don and Pam Buttry of Shenandoah, brothers Luke Buttry of Riverton, Zach, Austin, Noah and Moses, sisters Mandy Poulter of Pella, Iowa, Missy Rock of Prior Lake, Minn., Macey, Shantelle, Shamilia, Micah, Savannah and Shanya.
Grandparents are Sandra Kuntzweiler of Fayetteville, Ark.,and Harriet Buttry of Kansas City.
The family of Pfc. Buttry issued the following statement.
"Brandon was a born-again Christian and loved the Lord. He was all about family and we had many Facebook chats and Skype conversations while Brandon was serving in Afghanistan.
"He had an infectious smile and didn't know a stranger. He had a big heart for others and always loved helping out. He was not afraid to stand up for what he believed in.
"He was loved deeply, will be missed greatly and will never be forgotten. He was a very brave solider. Thank you for the sacrifices you made for all of us. You made us and the USA proud."


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Miggy, Leyland ejected in first inning against Chicago
CHICAGO -- For the second time this season, Miguel Cabrera was ejected in the middle of an at-bat early in a game. This one took out the Triple Crown candidate and Major League batting leader in the first inning of a game the Tigers knew would be short on offense for them against White Sox left-hander Chris Sale, a game the Tigers went on to lose Monday, 5-1.
The question for many on the Tigers side was whether the rule justified the playing a game in a division race without their best hitter.View Full Game Coverage
CHICAGO -- For the second time this season, Miguel Cabrera was ejected in the middle of an at-bat early in a game. This one took out the Triple Crown candidate and Major League batting leader in the first inning of a game the Tigers knew would be short on offense for them against White Sox left-hander Chris Sale, a game the Tigers went on to lose Monday, 5-1.
The question for many on the Tigers side was whether the rule justified the playing a game in a division race without their best hitter.View Full Game Coverage
"He made the correct calls," manager Jim Leyland, who was also ejected in the ensuing argument, said of plate umpire Brian Gorman's strike call on Cabrera. "I wasn't questioning the calls at all. But I just thought that it was an unnecessary ejection."
For Cabrera, given the implications, it was a perplexing one.
"I don't know if I've got bad history," Cabrera said. "I don't know what was going through his mind. To me, it's not like he's not the best umpire, he's not the worst umpire. To me, it's in the middle of a situation where you want to do good for your team and you want to fight.
"Right now, we're in good position to win our division. Kicked out of the game like that, I think that's frustration for me."
The call itself was pretty clear. Cabrera, batting with two outs in the opening inning, took a called first strike from Sale before trying to check his swing on a nasty slider that drove down and in on him.
Replay showed the ball hit him on his right knee, but Gorman said Cabrera went around on his swing. In that case, it's a strike regardless of whether the ball hits him.
Cabrera tried to argue he was trying to avoid the pitch.
"I tried to get out of the way," Cabrera said. "He said, 'You swung.' He said, 'You're too far out.' I said, 'How can you explain that? How can you explain I'm too far off?'"
Gorman, at some point, warned Cabrera to stop it.
"He kept arguing about the swing part of it," Gorman said. "He was warned, and he continued to argue."
Cabrera fouled off the next pitch, then apparently said something more as he stepped out of the batter's box. Gorman promptly ejected him, much to Cabrera's surprise.
"Oh, come on," Cabrera could be seen telling Gorman on replay.
It was somewhat similar to a July 28 ejection Cabrera received from plate umpire Chad Fairchild, who tossed Cabrera for his reaction to a called strike with the bases loaded and one out in the third inning. In that case, too, Cabrera saw another pitch before being ejected for saying something about the previous one. In neither case did Cabrera make a physical gesture.
In both cases, the respective umpires said they warned Cabrera not to say anything more, and promptly ejected him when he did.
"He was told to stop arguing and continued to argue," Gorman said, "and he was ejected for continuing the argument."
Cabrera said he didn't hear any warning from Gorman, or any response at all.
"He didn't give me anything," Cabrera said. "He didn't say anything. I think he said a couple words to skip. I don't know if he didn't understand what I said. I don't know what happened that moment, but I don't think I said anything to get thrown out of the game, especially right now. …
"We're in the race. You don't want to get thrown out of the game. You know what I mean? You want to fight. You want to compete. I don't know why. I don't know what happened. I don't know why he threw me out."
Asked if the situation of the game made the ejection call a difficult one, Gorman said, "I think all situations are difficult. You just have to handle them as an umpire. It's part of our job."
Leyland, in this case, disagreed with the decision, given the situation. He said Cabrera did answer back, but didn't believe it warranted an ejection.
"He was pointing toward the first-base umpire, but once the umpire calls it a strike, he can't check with the first-base umpire," Leyland said. "The calls were correct. But Brian, basically, Miguel said about three or four times, 'That's bull ...'
"That really doesn't, in my opinion, warrant an ejection. He wasn't in his face. He wasn't throwing his hands up. He wasn't putting on a big show. I just felt it was a very unnecessary ejection."
Even White Sox Josh Phegley, who overheard the argument, seemed surprised. He didn't think Cabrera said a profanity.
"I didn't think it was much of an argument," Phegley said. "It surprised me that he got thrown out that early. But I was hoping to try to get him out today and pitch to him."
Gorman said continuing the argument essentially amounts to arguing balls and strikes, which in itself is an ejection.
That's the explanation Leyland received when he came out to argue. Leyland, too, continued to argue after the explanation. Gorman said he warned Leyland, then ejected him.
"He deserved an explanation, and I gave him an explanation," Gorman said. "I don't think he was too happy with it, but I gave him the explanation. It's just he continued and he was warned and he was ejected."
Monday marked the fifth ejection in Cabrera's career. Leyland's ensuing ejection was his fourth this season and the 72nd of his career.
Ramon Santiago replaced Cabrera to finish out the at-bat, grounding out to short before taking over at third base in the bottom of the inning.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason.


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Can someone list for me a couple good reads eiether books or on the internet that go over pretty extinsivly the whole process of setting up a honeypot and some of the things you need to watch out for.
Thanks alot
The two books I've read directly relating to honeypots/honeynets are:
Know Your Enemy
They have a lot of good info, along with some case studies and tools.
Some others that I've read that are not directly related... or not as technical...
They also have listed the Art of Deception. While not directly related to honeypots... it is a good read. It will give you a good ideas on how to make your honeypot/honeynet more deceptive. its more of a social engineering book... but if you can better understand people (the weakest link), the easier it is to lure and exploit their weaknesses.
Also, I recommend you check out The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage. It is a great read. While it is not very technical... it is a very good read. It is the book that got me interested in honeypots. IMO- Very exciting... its a page flipper.
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Thanks For the good links and suggestions
AntiOnline - General Honeypot Tutorial written by alphabetarian.
Not sure if you've read it yet, it gives a general overview of Honeypots along with examples, ect.
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This Barn With Overgrowing Vines and Fresh Air is the ultimate country scene that is easy to imagine spending time in. This rustic red off grid life bar is surrounded by farmland, trees, and flowers. These days barns are gaining new life as vacation homes, full-time homes, event barns, wedding barns and more. This rustic off grid life barn with it's the painted American flag on a recycled picket fence inspires the barn builds of the past, and the farms that dot the American landscape. There is something about barns and off grid houses that take many people back to childhood and vacation time spent in the country.
A barn is typically an agricultural building that is usually located on farms and used for a variety of purposes from storing crops to housing livestock. A byre is another word for a barn that is meant for keeping cattle. Older barns can be found in the United States that were built from wood that was hewn from trees that sat on the farm property and built log crib barns or timber frames, although stone barns were also built in areas where stone was a cheaper material for building. In the mid to late 19th-century timber framing methods for barns in the United States began to shift away from the most traditional method of timber framing to truss framed or plank framed buildings. There are also truss or plank framed styles of barns that were known to reduce the number of timbers that are used by using dimensional lumber for the rafters, joists, and sometimes the trusses. Barns inspire farm life and off grid houses that can be used for a variety of purposes from storage, full-time homes, vacation homes, animal storage and more.
There are many ways to live the off grid life. From using a green roof on off grid houses to keep your house warm and, more energy efficient to installing solar panels. Living in houses off the grid typically means that the off the grid houses is not connected to the main power grid. Living an off grid life typically means that the off grid houses are not connected to the main power grid. Off grid houses typically means that the houses off the grid are not connected to the national or main electrical grid. Off the grid house plans can rely on alone power systems or mini-grids. Off the grid housing electricity is an approach to access electricity that is used in some countries and areas that have little access to electricity, due to scattered or distant populations. Off the grid house plans can refer to living in off grid house plans that are self-sufficient, without reliance on one or more public utilities. More and more people are considering off grid houses to be more independent and less reliant on the grid system.
This barn with overgrowing vines and fresh air is just one of the off grid houses you will find on the "Country Living" site. This country inspired site is a great place to look for plenty of ideas and inspirations from design, ideas, recipes, gardening ideas, food and drinks, craft ideas and antiques. Some of the country inspired ideas you will find on the site include building off grid life, off grid houses, off the grid housing, cabin building kits, log cabins to build and more. You will also find home makeovers, farmhouse off grid houses, the best interior paint colours to use, how to create your very own backyard garden retreat, gardening tips to improve your outdoor space, things pro landscapers do to their yards, the secret to creating your own she shed, and so much more. *


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A Downey resident has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding Latino consumers — many of them senior citizens — in a $1.3 million Ponzi scheme, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced Friday.
Former insurance agent Edwin Salazar, 34, of Downey, and licensed insurance agent Michael Zuniga, 41, of Fullerton, have each been arrested on suspicion of 57 felony counts, including violations of the California Corporations Code for Securities Fraud, and criminal violations including grand theft, elder abuse, burglary, and conspiracy.
The pair allegedly owned and operated Omega Investment Group, an unlicensed entity in Downey, according to a joint California Department of Insurance and California Department of Justice investigation. The investigation uncovered a Ponzi scheme targeting Latinos, often coming to their own homes and in some instances helping them to refinance their homes to buy into a "risk-free" scheme. There are 18 victims throughout Los Angeles County.
"These agents allegedly conspired to rip-off trusting members of their own community," Jones said in a written statement. "Preying on senior citizens for financial gain is deplorable and it will not go unpunished."
From January 2007 to December 2008, the pair issued more than $1.3 million in fraudulent securities in the form of one-year promissory notes to invest in foreclosed real estate to people they befriended through their insurance business, according to the Insurance Commissioner Office.
The pair told victims that Omega had been profitable for three years buying and selling real estate that was in foreclosure and guaranteed a 15 percent secured interest annually to investors.
But property and bank records showed that Omega had not bought or sold any property for three years before January 2007, was never profitable and did not secure investments with property or any other assets as promised.
Instead, they diverted $663,000 from the $1.3 million they took from victims to an undisclosed entity known as Homes Brought Current, the investigation revealed. Payments Omega made to newer investors came from prior investor funds, not business profit.
"The defendants defrauded investors with promises of guaranteed returns and even convinced some victims to refinance their own homes in order to participate in the scheme," Attorney General Kamala Harris said in a statement. "What victims thought was a resourceful real estate investment only brought them losses and heartbreak."
Bail was originally set at $1.3 million each, but has since been reduced to $50,000 for Zuniga and $100,000 for Salazar, whose license expired in 2009.


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Hey everyone!
We've got some special Naruto Shippuden episodes coming your way these next few weeks! Since the Naruto animated series reached its 500th episode a while back, Japan decided to create a special arc just for commemorating that milestone! (The 500 episode count includes both the original Naruto and Naruto Shippuden) Called "Chikara", which means "Power", the new 6-episode arc will feature our favorite ninjas investigating the mystery behind the massacre of an entire village. The arc will run from Naruto Shippuden episodes #290 through #295.
For those of you who are Premium members, you may have already noticed a different preview and image in last week's episode, Power: Episode 1. For free members, the start of this exciting arc will be available in less than 12 hours, on November 29 at 4:00am PST, and Premium Members will get to see what happens next in Episode 2!
After the Five Kage Summit, each Ninja Village begins to prepare for the impending Fourth Great Ninja War. One day, the Hokage receives a message that all the inhabitants of Tonika Village have been slaughtered. Tsunade's orders Yamato, Sakura, Sai, and Naruto to find and punish the ones who are responsible for the crime.
They head to "The Hole," located in a small country that shares a border with the Land of Fire. It is a place filled with mystery, and long written about in ancient texts. Most importantly, Tonika Village is rumored to be sacred and harboring some sort of treasure.
Naruto's excited be sent on a mission, but when he arrives, he sees a devastated village burnt to the ground. What happened here? And who caused it? As they investigate, they begin to find their answer.
Suddenly, Kabuto appears before them, and a tense standoff ensues. Kabuto uses a jutsu, making coffins rise from the ground. Inside each are Itachi, Sasori, Deidara, and the Leaf Shinobi, Asuma and Hayate! He then uses the Forbidden Reanimation Jutsu to control the dead shinobi and a battle unlike any other begins!
Meanwhile, survivors from the attack on Tonika, a man named Dokku and five children he rescued, are hiding in a neighboring town. One of the children Mina, constantly hums a mysterious melody. When Naruto and his friends visit them, they learn about the ancient legend of Tonika Village, and the existence of a mysterious power...
What lies in the Hole? And what does the legend have to do with Kabuto?
Make sure you tune in to find out!
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Kool! It has been a while since I've watched Naruto I could probably make a marathon I'm like 34 episodes behind lol
Tuxedo Mask!!!
I was sad at first to see that there was going to be fillers at such an intense point of the story. But right when the filler started I could already get into it. I am looking forward to seeing all of these now!
same im also about 30 episodes behind =/ ill prolly let it continue to stack up but watch this six episode arc, seems interesting and it could be what gets me back into Naruto
If God existed B Gata H Kei S2 would be in the works.
I don't normally watch the anime, but I read the manga. I have tuned in for the first episode of this filler, and I have to say I am loving it. I am thinking it's like a movie with six episodes and the animation is superb when compared to the rest of the series. It's like a TV movie split into episodes.
Glad to Meet All You, My Friends!
more fillers come on and just when it was getting intense
Sigh.... I can't even tell if this good news, bad news.
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Kabuto looks poorly animated in this. Maybe its just me.
Anyways I'll always watch anything naruto related no matter what.
At least the fillers have a great quality to them in substance and animation. Unlike the fillers in the original Naruto series that had them chasing cats and crap, with animation looking like it was done by a substitute.
Ohh how I haven't watched Naruto for over 2 months cause the episodes got boring...
Almost at the end of the line...
YES,Its Finally here.But i agree with other people that i do not know if its GOOD or BAD
Even though I don't really like the fillers, but the first episode was decently good.
Meh, I'm not a naruto fanboy. Fillers seems really enjoyable.
Stalking you.
Should be exciting.
did any one noticed that naruto's face look different in some scence
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Charley Harper: Charley Harper ABCs
Beautifully illustrated ABCs book, Lulu is mesmerized by the letter O for owls!
H. A. Rey: Curious George's Are You Curious?
Read along to see if your little monkey is as mischievous as everyone's favorite George!
Dr. Seuss: Hop on Pop-Up
Fun with words.
Anastasia Suen: Subway
An early favorite of Lulu's, she loved the rhythmic words and sing-song feel of the book. A must for all urban dwelling tots!
Maurice Sendak: Where the Wild Things Are
A family favorite. Lulu loves the party part of the book (maybe it's our sound effects)!
Ed Emberley: Where's My Sweetie Pie?
Lift flaps to uncover and discover secret treasures.
Amy Wilson Sanger: Yum Yum Dim Sum
What a great book to teach Lulu about a family food favorite. The words are catchy if not a bit hoakie.


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Blogger Hal Turner of North Bergen, N.J. is currently pursuing a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the Connecticut State Capitol Police. The cause of action is under 42 U.S.C. §1983 – the general civil-rights statute that allows lawsuits against state officials acting in violation of the federal Constitution.
Last year, Turner was arrested for comments he made on his blog that were interpreted by as a threat against Connecticut state legislators. He wrote, "TRN advocates Catholics in Connecticut take up arms and put down this tyranny by force. … It is our intent to foment direct action against these individuals personally. These beastly government officials should be made an example of as a warning to others in government: Obey the Constitution or die." (Blog Law Blog, Oct. 21, 2011: State v. Turner: Incitement to Violence and Jurisdictional Questions)
Turner ended up winning an acquittal. Now he is seeking $50 million in his civil suit.
Most recently, Turner is proclaiming a victory of sorts in that suit because the State of Connecticut has retained outside counsel. His statement says, "On Friday, January 25, 2013, a Partner from the mega law firm McCarter & English, LLP filed his appearance in the case and asked the US District Court in New Jersey for an extension of time to answer Turner's lawsuit. This represents a significant change from the state's prior decision to utilize its own Attorney General's Office, which assigned Assistant Attorney General Philip Miller to the case."
I'm not sure what it means that the state has obtained outside counsel. McCarter & English is a large regional law firm, although I don't think it is accurate to call them a "mega firm."
Turner is something of a self-employed First-Amendment tester. He apparently started out as a frequent caller to conservative talk radio shows, then branched out into blogging and webcasting. He currently operates the Turner Radio Network, which bears no relation to media tycoon Ted Turner. (And I can't figure out why neither Ted Turner, nor his merger-partner Time Warner, hasn't shut down Hal Turner's use of "Turner Radio Network" name on trademark grounds.)
No matter how much you like the First Amendment, Hal Turner is one of those people who is hard to root for. His varied causes have included Holocaust denial, white-supremecist causes, and threatening judges.
While involved with white-supremecist groups, Turner was a paid informant on those groups to the FBI. But any effort on his part to work against those groups can contextualize only so much of his ranting.
In June 2009, angered about a case upholding municipal handgun ordinances, Turner blogged that federal judges of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals "deserve to be killed" and, referencing a Thomas Jefferson quote, wrote that "their blood will replenish the tree of liberty."
Those comments got him a conviction in 2010 with a 33-month federal sentence. He was released from prison in 2012 to serve out the remainder of his sentence from a halfway house in New Jersey.


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Okay, so I've been away for a week. BUT, I do have a lot to share with what I've been reading and what I hope to share in the next few weeks!
So, what I've been reading:
I think this is great and that supermarkets should be allowed to do this in the U.S., too. I don't know why farmers would want to hide what they are doing, if they are doing nothing wrong. 🙂
Speaking of doing nothing wrong, these Americans have been helping out their community.
And, if you are as much of a fan of This American Life & Ira Glass as I am, you would enjoy reading this.
I felt like this article was written just for me; it was just the advice I was looking for. And on a related note: this advice.
Since this is a food blog, I guess, really, I should be posting about food articles I've enjoyed recently. Like this one, about what the world eats.
Or, how about this one? For all of you pie-lovers out there. By the way, just a little survey: cake or pie? (Answer in the comments!)
For a more savory treat, (though you could make pie crust with lard) an article about lard making a comeback.
And, since it was recently what would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday, let's all learn to eat the way that she did!
Lastly, great tips on getting your mojo back in the kitchen.
So, that's what I've been reading. As I've said before, I have been working on some recipes I'd like to share soon, including some good ol' American corn. I've also been making some things with coffee, and have another foodie pen pal box to pick up from the post office! Of course, I have some test photos I took with my new camera that I'll share on Friday! Lots of posts coming soon(ish)!


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Kathryn Moler Recognized as 2011 Recipient of the Richtmyer Award for Outstanding Leadership in Physics Education
The Richtmyer Award will be presented to Dr. Moler at a Ceremonial Session of the AAPT Winter Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Following the presentation, Dr. Moler will deliver a keynote address.
Alex Dickison, Chairman, AAPT Awards Committee, said, "Kathryn Moler is a perfect fit for the Richtmyer Award. She is a top notch, excellent physicist who also has the ability to explain her work to the public."
Moler is a graduate of Stanford University where she earned both her bachelor's degree and her Ph.D. in Physics (in 1988 and 1995 respectively). She is currently Associate Professor of Applied Physics and Physics, Stanford University, a faculty member of the Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Deputy Director of the DOE-support Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Science, and Director of the Center for Probing the Nanoscale, an NSF NSEC.C. In her position, Moler fabricates microscopic sensors and uses them to study the magnetic behavior of superconductors. Like most science professors, her time is divided among preparing lectures, writing scientific papers, traveling, and working in the lab.
She has received many prestigious awards including the Carrington Award for Excellence in Research and Teaching 1988, Stanford Centennial Teaching Assistant 1990, William L. McMillan Award for "outstanding contributions in condensed matter physics" 1999, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers 2000-2005, the National Science Foundation Career Award (1999-2003) and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation Fellowship for Science and Engineering from 2001-2006.
Regarding the Richtmyer Award, Mohler stated, "It makes me feel humble when I think about all of the physics educators across the country, and how hard they are working to teach people to appreciate science. It's an honor to receive the Richtmyer Award and to come to the AAPT meeting in this context."
About the Award
The previous recipients of the Richtmyer Award include Vera Rubin, Alex Filippenko, Arthur H. Compton, Enrico Fermi, Philip Morrison, and Steven Chu. The complete list of winners can be found at http://www.aapt.org/Programs/awards/richtmyer.cfm.
About AAPT
For more information contact Marilyn Gardner, Director of Communications, firstname.lastname@example.com, (301) 209-3306, (301) 209-0845 (Fax), www.aapt.org.


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While Janene makes fascinating posts about lingerie, I'm afraid I have nothing more interesting to post about than Japi results. Just for a change.
While Classpath continues to make spectacular progress (4 errors against 1.2, for example) we also now have nightly Japi results for Harmony as well
(vs 1.0,
1.5, and
1.5 reversed).
I admit to having mixed feelings about the Harmony project. On the one hand, it's free software and one of the unbreakable rules is that nobody has any right to tell anyone else what they should work on. And they certainly are making progress.
On the other hand, I've been following the Classpath project for about 7.5 years now (Mark amusingly suggested that gives me "seniority" - despite the fact that for about the last 7 of those years I haven't actually been making any code contributions) and seen close-up how much work it is to make a full JSE implementation. It's taken Classpath nearly 8 years to get to the nearly 99% API coverage of 1.4 it has today (and API coverage isn't even the whole story; the actual compatibility level is necessarily lower). Harmony is 10 months old and in that time has reached 12.5% 1.4 API coverage; if you extrapolate that it works out to be about the same 8 years until it gets to full 1.4 coverage.
At that rate in 2013 Harmony will be catching up to where Classpath is today.
While it seems quite likely that Classpath will catch up to the JDK itself within the next year or two.
Nothing would make me happier than to see the Harmony hackers succeed - the measure of a true standard is in the number of independent, interoperable implementations. But they've got a long way to go. And there's definitely a part of me that wonders whether, considering that every major Linux distribution has already standardized on Classpath, it's actually worth it.
Still, I'm happy to do my small part by providing Japi results to both projects. Here's to escaping the proprietary JDK - by whatever means :)


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Reviewed by Cassandra L. (age 10)
I like this book because it is about a little girl who wants a horse named Catch a Winner. When I read the book it made me feel good about myself. I liked this story because it had horses in it. The sad part was when Catch a Winner got taken away from the girl. The end is a great surprise for the little girl named Jill. Jill is happy now.
I think that if you like horses you should read this book. Now, if you are bored all you need to do is go to the library and check this book out.