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Chinese basketballer Yao Ming has tried to raise awareness of the damage the trade in ivory does to elephants.
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THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA, the biggest butterfly in the world, was almost within touching distance, the early morning sun caught the iridescence of its enormous blue-green and black wings: a wingspan of 30cm across.
I had been travelling for days with a small group of scientists through Papua New Guinea (PNG) to see this rare, precious butterfly, these days found in just a small part of the forest in Popondetta in Oro province in the eastern part of the country.
"This is the butterfly shot down by a naturalist in 1906," said my guide. "Not much has changed since then. The butterfly is still prized more dead than alive."
These days, butterfly hunters come here to poach these insects, which are worth more than $8,000 each on the international black market.
CITES failing
The butterfly, along with 30,000 other species are – in theory – protected by the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
However, environmental groups claim the agreement is failing our endangered plants and animals. The black market is thought to turn over $10 billion a year; some estimates go as high as $20 billion. Tom Milliken, from wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC, says the illicit trade in ivory has been escalating since 2002.
Campaigners argue the illegal wildlife trade is global, so governments need to improve collaboration around the world. One hindrance is that many governments do not have one a single law to prosecute offenders importing illegal wildlife and products. Offenders may be prosecuted under laws relating to animal welfare, or they may be fined under illegal trading laws. A variety of laws also means there are inconsistent penalties. Furthermore, the penalties under such laws are insignificant in comparison to the money that can be made through smuggling.
"Legislation really needs to be tighter for all countries and WSPA is asking for one piece of legislation to fight people around the world who do not have a CITES licence," says Katharine Mansell, global spokesperson for the World Society for the Protection of Animals.
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Organised crime has made merry with this hotchpotch of laws, says Tom Milliken. "The level of serious organised crime involved in wildlife trafficking takes the issue beyond the CITES arena into the realm where only serious high level political will and concerted international enforcement co-operation can hope to break the criminal smuggling networks."
"Customs and law enforcement efforts must be expanded to combat the growing criminal syndicates that smuggle contraband across borders by land, sea and air, and that make illicit profits available to finance other illegal activities," agrees Ginette Hemle, Senior Vice President of Conservation Strategy and Science for World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in the USA.
An indication of just how little Western governments have committed to fighting wildlife crime is the fact that WSPA's office in London is currently funding two full-time wildlife crime officers' positions in the UK, as well as part of the salary of one other staff member in the Metropolitan Police's Wildlife Crime Unit.
"It is extremely unusual for an NGO [non-government organisation] like us to be paying Government salaries, but we did not want to lose the expertise of the wildlife crime unit," says Mansell. She says if WSPA had not financially backed the unit, it would have shut down.
In Australia, the federal Customs and Border Protection Service is the main authority that detects and monitors wildlife trade and enforces the law at our borders. It mostly dishes out fines that don't come close to the black-market value of the goods, according to a 2008 report; jail time is rare.
Figures from 2010-2011 show that a little over four per cent of shipping containers and around 10 per cent of air cargo is inspected for prohibited items, including wildlife and wildlife products.
Legal loopholes
Meanwhile, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) says it is concerned about the legal trade of animal products.
Surprising as it may seem, in many countries the legal importation of ivory and rhino horn as trophies is still allowed by simply applying for a CITES licence. There are restrictions on reselling the ivory, but you can shoot a rhino or elephant and bring horns or ivory back into many countries with a licence.
"In some cases, the legal trade can act as a cover for illegal trade if customs, police and other enforcement authorities are not adequately implementing the treaty of CITES or enforcing domestic wildlife trade laws and regulations," says Josey Sharrad, IFAW campaigner Sydney.
A recent IFAW investigation into ivory in China found that the legal trade – such as ivory that was purchased legally from African nations in 2008 in a 'one-off' stockpile sale sanctioned by CITES – was providing cover for the laundering of illegally obtained ivory into the marketplace.
This sanctioned sale gave the message to ordinary Chinese consumers that it was acceptable to buy ivory again. This, in turn, increased the demand for ivory while the supply of the product remained small.
"As a result, nobody should be surprised that the price of ivory skyrocketed – it's basic economics," says Sharrad. According to IFAW, since 2006, the ongoing demand for illegal ivory in China has seen the price triple.
Conservationists and the police agree the most effective means to tackle wildlife crime is to end people's desire for these rare species in the first place.
"While we want people to understand that ivory and rhino horn products aren't 'cool', it is extremely challenging to change long-held beliefs as people do not like being told what to do and they become very stubborn if you try to lecture them," explains Colman O'Criodain, WWF Policy Officer in Switzerland.
It is a challenge that conservation group WildAid is making some headway with by working with famous Asian celebrities including the former Chinese basketballer, Yao Ming, to try to convince wealthy people in Asia that ivory is unfashionable and cruel.
But, as O'Criodain knows all too well: "Encouraging people to be satisfied with alternative products than these status symbols is a very long process."
In the meantime, some campaigners are pushing for relaxing CITES and allowing more trade, arguing that it will boost species numbers through controlled intensive breeding. Some NGOs in Papua New Guinea say the Queen Alexandra butterfly should be traded legally, calling for CITES to change the total ban on any trade of the butterfly.
But it's a proposal that deeply worries others, such as IFAW's Josey Sharrad: "Some view trade as a precursor to conservation of species, but one of the quickest ways to drive an animal to extinction is to put a price on its head.
"When species face a poaching and illegal trade crisis, all trade should be suspended, either at the country or international level, until the crisis is brought under control and trade in the species is no longer a threat to its survival."
Hope for the future
NGOs are taking some encouragement from the September United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York. It was the first time the illicit trafficking of wildlife products was discussed on the floor of the General Assembly. Campaigners hope this signals a new impetus by governments around the world to combat the illegal and legal trade, and to take the challenge seriously.
"Governments have made a significant step forward by introducing the issue into this important forum on the rule of law. We now call on them to increase their law enforcement responses to wildlife crime on a commensurate basis," says Wendy Elliott, WWF Global Species Program Manager.
I looked up at the male Queen Alexandra, suddenly unfurling its tongue and throwing it with javelin-like precision into a red hibiscus flower. It moved with grace, treading delicately around the flower, before fluttering away into the morning sun.
I wondered how this species could possibly be more precious to human beings dead, rather than alive.
Author: Georgina Kenyon
Source: ABC Environment
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Dermalogica PreCleanse combats oil with oil. That may sound crazy but with Dermalogica PreCleanse oil you can remove all traces of makeup, excess oil, dead skin cell and other debris before you cleanse. With this step complete, your regular cleanser can penetrate deeper to nourish and clear your skin. Formulated with conditioning rice bran and vitamin E oils, this gentle blend can even be used around the eye area to remove waterproof mascara.
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I have mature skin and use this product to remove my makeup. It rinses off cleanly and doesn't leave a residue like other oil based products I have used. Recently my 24-year old daughter started experiencing breakouts and because the products she was using were literally stripping the oil from her skin, thus causing her skin to produce more oil and clogging her pores, I suggested she use this to remove her makeup and gently cleanse her skin before cleansing with Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser. The combination has worked beautifully and her skin looks great. This combo might not work for everyone, but I recommend giving it a try.
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I never thought I needed a pre cleanse and was hesitant to purchase. After using a sample, I feel in love. This does a wonderful job getting off the makeup so the cleansing gel can do its job and doesn't leave my face dry. I will keep ordering this going forward!
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This cleanser takes it all off from waterproof mascara to heavy oils on your skin. The best part is that it is all natural and so gentle on your skin!
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I recommend anyone (regardless of skin type) to add this product to their cleansing routine. I have been using it for about 6 years now and never go without it. This product cuts through the oil and dirt on your face and helps your regular cleaner really get your face clean. And surprisingly it does not dry out your skin.
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This stuff is great!! I have been using pre cleanse for over 3 years and I can't live with out it. When you start using it, the thought of putting oil in your face is crazy but it cleans your skin and does not dry it out.
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My favorite cleansing oil is by Shu Uemura but it costs more than I'm willing to pay. I tried a sample of the Dermalogica Precleanse given to me by a Dermalogica esthetician and really liked it. It had a nice, light consistency so fingers just glide over the skin. I find that oil cleansers with a thicker consistency have too much drag for my liking. It had a wonderful fresh herbal scent that wasn't medicinal. After trying the sample packet, I immediately ordered a full bottle.
My experience of this product is tainted though because the bottle I received didn't have the same fresh scent as the esthetician sample. There was just this faint slightly-weird oil smell. I used it for a while but stopped using it because the smell reminded me of rancid oil. It is packaged in a flip top bottle with a circular pouring opening which makes it hard to control the amount per use. The oil also tends to dribble and gets really messy, which probably contributed to the rancid smell. I wish this came with a pump bottle like the Shu. Some products have packaging that isn't ideal, but I can live with. This one exceeds my tolerance and I would have to pour the product into a pump bottle for actual use. This bothers me because, for the price I'm paying, I want the product to be functional as is. This makes me unlikely to repurchase. Plus I don't want to deal with the possibility of rancid oil. I've since found another cleansing oil that works well for me which is less expensive, so the only reason I would purchase this cleanser is for the scent.
I have had some adverse reactions to skincare products, but haven't had any reactions to the 10 Dermalogica products I've tried so far.
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I love this and will never go without! Melts make up wrote off my skin. Mascara too. Leaves my face so soft and smells amazing. You don't always need to use another cleanser after. I feel that this does a good job alone as long as you don't have a lot of makeup on or tons of sunscreen. Great for the gym bag.
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I love this! I'm now on to my third bottle. I use it as a first step every night before I bathe to remove make up, sunblock and grime from my face. It has so many good oils in it and the smell is incredibly therapeutic. I use it to massage my face for a little while and then emulsify and wash it off. It does a good job of removing my eye makeup as well. I follow up with the dermalogica special cleansing gel after. Dermalogica is all about double cleansing and I strongly believe in it.
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I have dry skin and usually wear an oil-free silicone-based foundation. Somehow, this takes it off well and my skin has looked so much better since I've started using it! I did have a bit of a learning curve with it (about .5 teaspoon rub all over face, then add maybe .25 teaspoon and rub all over adding just a little water at a time until it's white and creamy but not running off). I do have dry, sensitive skin and this does dry my skin out a little more so I use the LRP Tolariane Dermo after using it, but I can deal with it since my skin looks clearer and more even-toned in the 6 months I've been using it. It lasts a really long time too. One bottle lasts me about 4 months (though I don't wear makeup every day... maybe about 4 days per week).
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This is simply the best cleansing oil out there. It's oil based but doesn't make my face overly greasy, yet it took off all my make up. The scent is soothing, like I just walked out of a facial treatment. In fact my esthetician has been using Dermalogica brand exclusively for over 10 years and she highly recommends this cleansing product. After one bottle I'm totally hooked and about to purchase my second one.
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I used this products when i was in school becoming an esthetician, now i am hooked and get everyone i know hooked on this product. If you are like most women and wear eye liner or mascara you know how hard it is to get all of it off..sometimes u have to try washing it two or three times but not with this product ! Its very simple apply a small size amount in the palm of your hands rub it in all over into your eyes (while shut) and rub in...you will literally see the make up dissolving. Then apply water and rinse off while rubbing gently with your finger tips...Its takes EVERYTHING OFF...its AMAZING....I do want to warn any woman that wears the pink maybaline mascara in the bright pink tube...if you wear this and use this product it will burn....that mascara has alot of chemicals and i have found alot of my clients that end up having this mascara find their eyes burn ...but once they switched the didnt feel any burning...just a heads up..
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Many security primitives are based on hard mathematical problems. Using hard AI problems for security is emerging as an exciting new paradigm, but has been underexplored. In this paper, we present a new security primitive based on hard AI problems, namely, a novel family of graphical password systems built on top of Captcha technology, which we call Captcha as graphical passwords (CaRP). CaRP is both a Captcha and a graphical password scheme. CaRP addresses a number of security problems altogether, such as online guessing attacks, relay attacks, and, if combined with dual-view technologies, shoulder-surfing attacks. Notably, a CaRP password can be found only probabilistically by automatic online guessing attacks even if the password is in the search set. CaRP also offers a novel approach to address the well-known image hotspot problem in popular graphical password systems, such as PassPoints, that often leads to weak password choices. CaRP is not a panacea, but it offers reasonable security and usability and appears to fit well with some practical applications for improving online security.
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I submit that we should all except the fact that things happen, people get hurt and die everyday every moment. If it is going to happen it will happen and fearing it will not stop it, as often we see in a horror film. Only by accepting our neighbors, nature, transportation, water, air, light, dark, etc. can we truly ever have said we lived. If I were to jump out of a plane tommorrow (to sky dive) and my parashoot does not deploy at least as I hit the ground I will know I have had lived.
Why should anyone sit around in their own head hidden away fromt he world existing in fear when living is such a simple thing. We just have to get up, go outside and go where our spirit carries us. We cannot stop the count down by hiding away from it, so why not enjoy the time we have.
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A probation revocation can result in the reinstatement of any and all previous penalties that were suspended as a result of probation, according to Nolo. This depends on the nature of the original offense and the violation that caused the revocation.
Regardless of the cause for revocation, any penalties for the original offense, including the full prison term, may be reinstated after probation is revoked, explains Nolo. Some terms of a person's probation may go beyond normal legal requirements and, therefore, not all probation violations result from criminal offenses. If the new violation is also a criminal offense, however, the violator is subject to penalties for the new offense in addition to the previous one, as determined by the courts.
The requirements to revoke probation are not as strict as those for a criminal conviction, notes Nolo. There is a significantly lower burden of proof, which means that only the likelihood of a violation, rather than certainty, is required to result in revocation. The probation hearing is not a jury trial, and the judge has the final say in the matter.
Depending on the nature and severity of the violation that resulted in revocation of probation, the likelihood of being granted probation for a future offense can be greatly diminished or altogether nonexistent.


text: Our first annual CGS Family Christmas on December 4 was a huge success! Thanks to all our staff and volunteers who worked behind the scenes to make this event possible, as well as all our members and guests who attended. Some highlights of the evening included festive outfits and selfies with Santa Chuck. If you took any pictures at this event that you would be willing for us to share on our website and social media, please send them to Liz.


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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. Any of various precursors to the modern piano.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- n. A keyboard instrument; the smaller, quieter, precursor to the pianoforte.
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
The fortepiano timbre didn't reveal any new secrets in the solo portions — Bach's writing is still very much modeled on harpsichord/clavichord virtuosity — but when providing a rippling accompaniment to the whole ensemble, the softer, subtler touch made for an invitingly plush sound.
Willis, playing a David Sutherland copy of a 1730s Florentine fortepiano, brought a string quartet to the stage with him for three of Bach's keyboard concertos.
But the new series started off strong, with fortepiano contributions from Andrew Willis and BEMF favorite Kristian Bezuidenhout.
In the living room, men and women of middle age nibbled at nuts and flatbreads around a fortepiano.
The wiry, plangent sound of Kurosaki's 1801 violin is perfectly complemented by the percussive but singing tone of Linda Nicholson's Viennese fortepiano, especially effective in the powerful C minor Sonata Op 30 No 2.
Beethoven: violin sonatas vol 4, op 30 nos 1 - 3; violin sonatas 'Kreutzer' op 47, no 10 op 96
This was a revival of John Cox's enchanting 2005 staging, with a fine young cast and a small, accomplished orchestra, the sound brightened with imaginative and prominent fortepiano-led continuo.
The CD by the Ghielmi brothers surprisingly features a fortepiano rather than a harpsichord as its cembalo continuo, on the reasoning that Bach was familiar with very early models of the fortepiano (invented in 1698) and is even known to have played the instrument.
Whatever the musicological arguments for or against a fortepiano may be in these works, it is fascinating to hear how the instrument changes the way the three viola da gamba sonatas and excerpts from "The Well-Tempered Clavier" sound.
The combined sonority of Vittorio Ghielmi's 1688 viola da gamba (by Michel Colichon) and Lorenzo Ghielmi's 1996 copy of a 1749 Gottfried Silbermann fortepiano is not only fascinating but also highly effective -- in a way that use of a later fortepiano (much less a modern piano) would not be.
And yes, "cembalo" could at the time refer to a fortepiano as well as to other keyboards.
To the best of my knowledge, the fortepiano followed the harpischord and preceded the pianoforte. Thomas Jefferson purchased a fortepiano for his wife Martha in 1773, and reading the story was the first time I heard of the instrument.


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A Beautiful beginning
The next day when Abby came down for her regular shots, she was greeted with flowers, a beautiful white gown and a warm welcome from the staff that were present to be a part of this extremely special ceremony. Matt was ready in his uber cool tuxedo shirt.
He proposed to little Abby asking "Do you take me to be your husband?" Overwhelmed with joy and excitement, she exclaimed 'Yes'. As she walked down the aisle, the nurses hummed sweet tunes and it was a magical event to be remembered. They exchanged candy rings and numerous adorable hugs. As part of the wedding ceremony and tradition, they fed each other cake.
It was an affair not to be forgotten by Abby, her parents, Matt and the hospital staff. Matt gifted her a wedding coach that red 'just married' and it was the perfect ending to a beautiful and special ceremony that Matt had planned to make little Abby's wish come true.


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I Hope You Like Len Kasper
Today, Chicago Cubs' play-by-play broadcaster Len Kasper confirmed that he has re-upped for five years, signing an extension that will keep him in the booth through 2016. He was due to be a free agent, as it were, after this season.
Kasper, an adopted Cubs fan for the last seven years, is excited to stick around.
"Working with Bob [Brenly] every day makes me sound better, and I'm fortunate to have the best partner in the game,'' Kasper said. "I thought it would be the greatest job in the world when I got here, and it's been beyond my expectations. Of course, it's more fun when the Cubs win, but to get to call half the games at Wrigley Field, it never, ever, ever feels routine.
"From every angle, professionally and personally and from a family standpoint, being back in Midwest [after three years with the Marlins] felt very familiar to me," Kasper said. "Being from the Midwest, I feel like I have a good read on how people view the world here, and I've felt accepted here from Day 1. Cubs fans have been absolutely wonderful to me."
Brenly, Len's partner since 2005, is signed through 2012 as the Cubs' color man, but, as the frequent target of managerial rumors, you have to wonder how much longer the pair will remain. Brenly has made only cursory efforts to hide his interest in returning to the dugout.
Whatever happens with Brenly in the near term, Kasper will be around for a while. And, I suspect, most would agree that's a good thing. He has always struck me as knowledgeable and genuinely interested without being overly-homerish. He's got a pleasant voice, and he's excellent at keeping the action on the field at the fore, even when his discussions with Bob veer into humorous, tangential territory.


text: Fishing: Story Story Posted 05-08-2013 Monroe Aims to Win Istokpoga Challenge Cup 2013 GEICO Challenge Cup, Lake Istokpoga, Oct. 22 - 27, 2012 By: Lynn Burkhead Permitted use provided by: MajorLeagueFishing.com CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITORS Kevin VanDam Alton Jones Edwin Evers Ish Monroe Brent Ehrler Takahiro Omori Ishama Monroe - Ish as the popular California angler is known by his fans from coast to coast - loves fishing in the Sunshine State of Florida. Put simply, the shallow, vegetation-choked waters of the state are tailor made for his frog tossing, D-Bomb pitching style of angling. For proof, look no further than Monroe's Bassmaster Elite Series Power Pole Slam win on southern Florida's Lake Okeechobee in March 2012. With first and last day bags of more than 30 pounds on the Big O, Monroe frogged and flipped his way to his fourth B.A.S.S. win and his second career B.A.S.S. "Century Club" membership with a final tally of 20 largemouths weighing a staggering 108.5 pounds. But that was then, and this is now. As in this week, the championship round of the Jack Links Major League Fishing 2013 GEICO Challenge Cup Championship Round on Lake Istokpoga, barely an hour up the road from Okeechobee. As MLF fans know, this championship is a totally different animal from a regular professional tournament, from the real-time leader board, to the weighing of every legal fish, to fishing in a small zone, to dealing with strong winds blowing out of departing Hurricane Sandy. Still, Monroe should be able to stick with his preferred style of Florida fishing, right? Maybe, maybe not. "You change up, make adjustments," said Monroe. "That's what we do as professionals." True enough, especially in this wind tossed MLF event. But the guess from this vantage point is that there should be some lessons gained from Monroe's Okeechobee triumph that will apply at Istokpoga, often called a "Little Lake Okeechobee." In his March 2012 B.A.S.S. win on the Big O, Monroe went wire-to-wire with a Missile D Bomb bait and a River2Sea Trash Bomb bait, two lures that - along with a frog or two - should figure prominently into his arsenal on wind whipped Istokpoga. During that event, Monroe learned a thing or two about using those baits to find active fish even when the Florida breeze was kicking up pretty good. In fact, his words from that event sound almost prophetic for this final day. "Wind changes the color of the water," Monroe told B.A.S.S. reporters earlier in 2012 after his win on Okeechobee. "There are fish always there in those areas, but when it gets really, really dirty, you're not going to catch them. If the water gets really, really clean, you're not going to catch them because they get spookish on you. "But when you get just a little bit of tint to that water, the fish are in there and they're biting." The guess here is that Monroe will try to use a similar strategy as he tries to win his first career MLF title. One thing that Monroe will have to exercise - as will every other finalist - is a degree of patience. Why? Because the track record for this event seems to be that anglers will fish, fish, and fish without any bites and then suddenly come upon a group of active fish that will quickly light up the leader board. "That's usually (pretty typical) of how it is in Florida," said Monroe. "That's the great part about having Power Poles on the boat. If you get a bite, you put the Power Poles down and fish around and usually get one or two more bites." That should be especially important given the blustery post-hurricane conditions where Sandy's northeasterly winds will pile-drive their way across the open water of Istokpoga and into Zone 5. Zone 5: 3.7 miles primary shoreline, 3.1 miles island shoreline, 3,784 acres That could make for a day of rough and tough fishing where the winning angler bides his time until a winning location and/or pattern eventually develops. Given that recipe for a GEICO Challenge Cup win as Sandy pulls away from Florida, look for Monroe to search the grass on Istokpoga, to steadily prowl the zone's docks and canals, and to be right in the thick of things during the final day. After all, Monroe has excelled on both the Bassmaster Elite Series and the FLW Tour with a total of five wins and more than $1.6 million in combined career earnings. And he has excelled in Major League Fishing competition, earning his second consecutive berth in an MLF championship round. With that as a backdrop, just how important would it be for Ish to win the Challenge Cup? Very, very important he says. "It means everything to win," said Monroe. "Winning is everything. Actually, winning is the only thing (out here). "There is no second place anymore for me," he added. "After having four or five wins (in my career), that's all I want to do is win from here on out." Given the fact that Monroe and the other five finalists will have three full periods in the final, versus the previous Sudden Death 20-pound cutline, will that change up his strategy at all? Especially in light of the cloud cover and blustery conditions leftover from Sandy? "It does change my approach a little," said Monroe. "But one thing about it, it isn't over until that last minute is done. "Because this is Florida and any flip can be a 10-pounder." And such a flip of a D-Bomb bait - and a big Florida largemouth that might take a swipe at it - could be the ticket to the biggest win of Monroe's already stellar professional bass angling career. Not to mention his second win of the year in the land of Mickey, the Sunshine State of Florida. 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There is nothing like working in the restaurant industry to make you doubt the sanity and rationalizing abilities of our species.
Like yesterday, when I had a woman ask for a new wine glass because her glass smelled funny. Let me repeat that. The GLASS SMELLED FUNNY. The wine was fine, but man that cup had to go.
It takes a certain type of crazy to deal with people like that. Luckily I seem to have it covered.
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My son has been sitting in his high chair for about 20 minutes now going for the gold in lunch picketing. Bet you didn't know that was an Olympic sport huh? Well in this family it is. Apparently he is not feeling Mac N Cheese today because it's the fancy Christmas dinner kind and not the kind that comes out of a box labeled Kraft. Ooooh, life altering big freakin difference there!
I tried to explain to him that he was acting a fool and he would not be getting…
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Today my apartment is a hot mess. There are cheerios on the floor, batteries overtaking the table, half drank beverages on any and all hard surfaces, fingerprints and smudges on the glass, enough toys and empty boxes to make my normally somewhat together son beside himself with over stimulation, and an odd amount of clothing strewn about. And I don't give a fudgesicle.
Today I'm watching my lovely goofball giggle and scream with excitement whilst running amuck…
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I am the queen of dominating a conversation, especially ones I wasn't involved in to begin with. Having trouble coming up with ways to bring your child into a otherwise lame conversation is a toughie though, here are some surefire ways to get the ball rolling.
1. "Oh I hear you're discussing how you finally finished your master's degree? That's awesome but hey, I created life, here are some pictures. I bet they're a lot cuter than your…
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Do I have cravings? I definitely did when I was pregnant with my daughter. Anything from Hostess cupcakes to salt and vinegar chips-yummmmmyyy. And yes, cravings very often sneak up on me, like the NEED for chocolate at 12:00 and 2:30 while I am at work. Yeah, I go searching for chocolate if I don't have any of my own. It's sad, but so worth it!
I stumbled upon this linky over the weekend and thought it would be fun! I'm probably not following the rules because what I crave is something I have not made yet, but my sister did! We both got our Food Network Magazines a few months ago and were drooling over the picture on the cover.
I mean seriously, tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons?!! Personally, tomatoes are my least favorite food, but when you pair tomato soup with grilled cheese, I can get past the tomato taste! I think the hubby will like it too because the soup isn't too thin since it is thickened up with some orzo. Hopefully, the power will hold out so this can be made sometime this week!
Easy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Croutons By Ina Garten, courtesy of Food Network Magazine
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 3 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
- Large pinch of saffron threads
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Grilled Cheese Croutons (see below)
In a large pot or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, saffron, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.Meanwhile, fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes. (It will finish cooking in the soup.) Drain the orzo and add it to the soup. Stir in the cream, return the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
Serve hot with Grilled Cheese Croutons scattered on top.
Grilled Cheese Croutons
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country white bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
Heat a panini grill. Place the four slices of bread on a cutting board and brush lightly with the melted butter, being sure to butter the corners. Turn the slices over and pile Gruyere on two of the slices. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the Gruyere, buttered sides up.
Grill the sandwiches on the panini grill for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute and cut into 1-inch cubes.


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Gabe Sheen
The Confessions of Self
My project, The Confessions of Self, is about the wrongdoings that I have wrought throughout life. To be reborn as an artist, I first needed a spiritual freedom and redemption from a sense of regret. For this project, I invited more than eighty people to my studio from both the streets and professional modeling networks. I have found this to be an ideal way to show how their own similar experiences as victims or wrongdoers reflect my stories. The nudes in this work mostly symbolize those who were mistreated, and the background of each image is left empty since it represents the canvas of my yet‐unfinished life. I used both film and digital 35 mm cameras, composited each image in figurative forms and finally made eighteen pictures in tricolor Gum Dichromate Print on twenty by twenty‐two inch watercolor paper.


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New Richmond tennis defeated 4-3 in showdown for conference dual title
The showdown for the Middle Border Conference boys dual meet championship was an arduous battle, with the deciding matches lasting well beyond two hours.
With the sun setting, the final matches were decided. Eau Claire Regis was able to score wins in all three of the matches that stretched into third sets, giving the Ramblers a 4-3 win over New Richmond in the match that decided the MBC dual meet title last Tuesday on the Tiger courts.
This match pitted two extremely closely skilled teams. Both teams have been unstoppable in singles play in their MBC matches and both teams have seen their doubles lineups improve markedly during the season.
The singles matches were split evenly. New Richmond's Nick Bradish kept his perfect MBC record at one singles intact with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Hunter Cameron. Regis was able to win at two and three singles, with the three singles struggle lasting nearly three hours.
Casey Turnipseed provided the Tigers' second singles win, holding a clearcut edge in his 6-1, 6-2 win at four singles.
New Richmond was able to get a win in the two doubles slot, where Adrian Harvieux and Jake LaMirande combined for a 6-4, 6-2 decision.
The other doubles matches were three set battles. New Richmond's Isaiah Hobbs and Jordy Kvam put up a tough battle against a top one doubles team, losing 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the one doubles match. The three doubles match was achingly close. Logan Dadez and Connor Earley won the first set 7-5. They had their chances in the next two sets, but Regis was able to pull out a 6-4 win in each set.
Weekend action
The Tigers began getting ready for WIAA tournament action by playing three non-conference matches over the weekend. On Friday the Tigers played at Menomonie, losing 4-3 to the Mustangs, a team they've had several close calls with in recent seasons.
New Richmond's wins came from Bradish and Turnipseed in the singles lineup and LaMirande and Harvieux at two doubles. Tiger coach Mike Montello said several of the players who lost against Eau Claire Regis appeared to have their confidence shaken by those losses and it carried over into Friday's play.
On Saturday the Tigers travelled to Tomah where they posted a pair of victories in windy, challenging conditions. The Tigers opened the tournament by facing Marshfield. The Tigers had to make some lineup adjustments for the tournament, but they were still able to come away with a 4-3 win.
Bradish rolled at one singles. Hobbs moved to two singles, where he faced a player he lost to last season. Hobbs showed some perseverance in this long battle, winning the final six points to win 6-4, 2-6, 10-6.
Turnipseed provided the third win from the singles lineup, taking a 6-3, 6-1 decision at four singles.
Harvieux and LaMirande moved up to one doubles for Saturday's tournament and they won both of their matches. They scored the only Tiger doubles victory against Marshfield. They won 3-6, 6-4, 10-6 in their first attempt at one doubles.
The Tigers completely monopolized the action against Tomah in the second round of the tournament, winning 7-0. The Tigers didn't lose more than two games in any set in this match. Bradish, Jack Hop, LaMirande and Dom Branstad were winners in the singles matches, with Branstad getting his first varsity victory.
Hobbs and Kvam won at one doubles, Turnipeed and Harvieux at two doubles and Connor Earley and Vitaliy Gutsal at three doubles.
The Tigers' schedule is winding down rapidly. The Tigers host River Falls and Hudson at 3 p.m. on Thursday in their final dual matches of the season.
The WIAA tournament trail begins next Monday, when the Tigers compete in the Osceola Division 1 subsectional tournament. The top qualifiers from that tournament will advance to the Eau Claire Memorial sectional tournament on Wednesday, May 22.
Eau Claire Regis 4, New Richmond 3
No. 1: Nick Bradish (NR) def. Hunter Cameron 6-3, 6-2
No. 2: Scott Strand (ECR) def. Dusty Reed 6-2, 6-1
No. 3: Victor Bourget (ECR) def. Jack Hop 2-6, 7-6, 6-4
No. 4: Casey Turnipseed (NR) def. Dominic Bourget 6-1, 6-2
No. 1: Garrett Nowak/Michael Kosuch (ECR) def. Jordy Kvam/Isaiah Hobbs 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
No. 2: Adrian Harvieux/Jake LaMirande (NR) def. Michael Kuznar/Nolan Rodriguez 6-4, 6-2
No. 3: Braxton Collins/Ben Wislinsky (ECR) def. Logan Dadez/Connor Earley 5-7, 6-4, 6-4


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Well, I guess a lot of you are wondering where I have been. A couple of things, my computer was in the shop, I have been snow bound a couple of times, and I really haven't done or had anything good or fun to write about. I have an upcoming post about Wintzell's Restaurant, but am waiting on the pictures.
Some good news, Top New Orleans Chef John Besh beat Mario Batali, Thursday night, on Iron Chef America. While I respect Mario Batali and his impressive knowledge about Italian food and others, it was nice to see our boy win one. He should have been an Iron Chef, but Michael Symon was picked by the judges. OK, I'm sorry, Symon is good but John Besh whomped him. Oh well, what'ya you gonna do.
Crawfish season is on and I am looking for some in Mobile. I will alert you when I have found some, in the mean time, go out and find your own mudbugs, berl'em up and have yo' self a time.


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– Kate Billing
– James Rangihika and Melanie Hawkins
"They were both fabulous – no questions about it. Their professionalism and dedication at all times was exemplary (in contrast to the 12 years we had dealing with other agents). They never let us down, every call was returned, every email replied to and ever question properly answered. As an exercise in customer satisfaction, you scored 100!"
- G & D Choye
"Incredibly professional and always went the extra mile to ensure they presented the best possible view of the apartment. When there was an issue with the storage locker Diane even brought along her can of CRC! No problem too big, or too small…"
- John Bayley
"Diane, Julie and the team have been a true god send for me. Being based overseas, they took the reigns in managing open homes, existing tenants etc with aplomb. After much shopping around, I am so glad that I chose to go with Diane and Julie, I can't recommend them enough.Honest, very easy to deal with, very responsive and full of very useful advice. Very happily recommended",
- Rob Thompson
Diane and Julie have been a pleasure to work with during the sale of my character apartment. I was first impressed with Diane and Julie in how they looked after me as a potential buyer. Always available, understanding what I was looking for and recommending good quality properties to me. I knew then that I would want them to look after selling my property. We got a great price and a number of potential buyers attended the auction. They both have a great sense of humour and have a great support team that work with them. A bit like a Real Estate Charlie's Angel's.
- Richard Paul, 75 Anzac Avenue
Just a quick (love) note to say thank you so much for all your help in selling my apartment in the Lister Building. I am living overseas and you guys really made this feel like this was no barrier. All the way through the process I felt really well informed (it was my first time selling) & supported. The team you pulled together, starting with yourselves, the guys who dressed the apartment, your admin team and the auctioneer were all total professionals and I felt like you all took getting the best result for me as a personal mission! And what a great result. Thank you!!
- Nicola Seuren, 9 Victoria Street East
The service we have received from you has been absolutely stunning and impressed us both and has made everything so easy. We are totally delighted with our apartment as it ticks all our boxes and we are more than happy to recommend you!
– Bron & Ross, 121 Customs Street West
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your expert professional performance! We hope we will be working together in the future again, wishing you all the best! With warmest personal regards.
– Anthony & Alice Lai, 126 Vincent Street
It is with gratitude that I recommend Diane Jackson and Julie Prince as a real estate agents. When I first decided to sell my Auckland Central Apartment, my first thought was to call Diane, as she was the agent I had bought the apartment through 12 years ago, and she was outstanding then. They are both incredibly professional, and always went the extra mile to ensure they were presenting the best possible view of the apartment. When there was an issue with the storage locker – Diane bought along her can of CRC...no problem to big or small! Their game plan of taking it to auction was the best decision. I found Diane and Julie to be highly attentive agents. I am very pleased to recommend Diane and Julie to anyone looking to buy or sell an apartment. They are hands down the best in the business in my opinion.
– Janine Bayley, 22 Kitchener Street
There is no doubt in my mind that because of Diane and Julie's totally professional approach and unflagging commitment to the sale of my apartment, I sold it at the best possible price. They were attentive to every aspect involved in the sale and many times showed their expertise and vast experience in the Real Estate business. I would never hesitate to use their services again should the need arise.
– Anne Soper, Westminster Court
I would like to recommend Diane Jackson and Julie Prince as a superb pair of real estate agents. Diane and Julie sold two apartments in the George Court building on Karangahape Road for us. We were very happy with the result. What impressed me most was their professionalism persistence and dedication. These two women really know what they are doing. Having crafted a leading presence in character apartments and the central apartment market in general, they have a large database and set of relationships with potential buyers already. They understand all the issues involved with character apartments, which have their own idiosyncrasies. They are also easy to work with, straightforward and drama free. I would not hesitate to use them again. Thanks again Diane and Julie
– Elaine Palmer, George Courts
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I am writing to you following the successful auction of my property at The Carlisle, Emily Place, Auckland Central in September. Diane Jackson and Julie Prince conducted a superb marketing programme over a 3-weekend period. Their formal weekly reports, emailed to me at the beginning of each week were excellent and kept me fully aware of the marketing progress. Not only that though, Diane sent me text messages after each open-home, advising of the number of groups who had inspected the apartment and the comments and feedback she had received from these potential buyers. The marketing programme was finalised with a formal meeting at my house the day before the auction when Diane, Julie and Sabina presented me with their marketing files, a list of prospective buyers and an action plan for the auction to maximise the potential for a sale. The auction speaks for itself, realising a sale price exceeding my expectations. I have known Diane Jackson for several years now, both personally and in a professional capacity and I can only commend her as having the utmost integrity in all aspects of real estate. In my opinion, she is an asset to your company.
– Sally Cassels-Brown
– Tom Hyde, Features Editor, WORLD Magazine
– James McElwee
From the first meeting to the successful sale of our flat both Diane and Julie were absolutely wonderful! Not having sold by auction before we were both a little unsure of the process. However the order of events was explained in simple straightforward terms that immediately put us at rest. The advertising was very well organized in advance through all the usual mediums and then there was a busy three week period of open houses. Throughout this time we were given on a weekly basis very precise reports on who had viewed the property, what their thoughts were (good and bad) and through this elimination process this enabled us to weed out time wasters and serious buyers. The day before the auction we were introduced to the auctioneer who yet again explained in layman's terms the running order of events and the legal obligations involved for all parties, which yet again set our minds at rest. Naturally on the day we were a little on edge to say the least, however between Diane and Julie they've seen enough auctions to last a small lifetime so they know all the right words to calm your nerves. The auction was successful and the after sales care was excellent too, you don't feel like a number pushed through the machine and forgotten! So once again ladies thank you for all your efforts!!


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Play against the world's top ranked tennis pros in this match and connect game.
NovaKnight is an addictively entertaining game of strategy and logic. The goal is to outscore your opponent by linking as many of the same tennis shapes in a row as possible. You and your opponent take turns placing tiles on the game board and whichever player can connect the most shapes, scores the most points and wins.
Choose your opponent from a photo gallery of forty-two of the world's top players including, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and more. Play your best game and you just might reach the Wimbledon finals against Djokovic!
Choose to play exhibition or tournament matches at world famous Grand Slam venues such as, Wimbledon, Roland Garros, U.S. Open, or Australian Open.
Experience actual stadium sounds of the crowd applauding your game tactics; the umpire shouting "Out!" when you miss a serve; and cheers from the stands when you win a set.
With real tennis graphics, images and sound effects, NovaKnight is more than just an ordinary match and connect game - it's like playing tennis against the best players in the world.
Ever dream of playing a singles match against your favorite tennis player? Well here's your chance!
Optimized to challenge your mind with dazzling display and spot-on performance, NovaKnight offers a super smooth interface, game statistics & much more!
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- ITV Report
Family makes appeal for killer to come forward
It's now five weeks since Nahid Almanea was murdered in Colchester. And yet those responsible still haven't been found.
Today her family urged her killer to hand themselves in.
The statement read:
A team from Essex Police spent a week in Saudi Arabia speaking to Nahid's family and gathering intelligence.
Nahid Almanea was stabbed 16 times while she walked along the Salary Brook Trail on 17th June. She was studying at the University of Essex.
In March, James Attfield was murdered in Colchester in a similar frenzied knife attack.
But despite the volume of exhibits, both the murder weapons, and those guilty of using them, still have not been found.


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Los Angeles Criminal Attorney
Los Angeles criminal attorney Douglas Miranda knows from experience how high the stakes are when a client faces a serious criminal accusation. With more than a decade of legal experience, he has handled over 5,000 criminal cases including death penalty cases, has litigated more than 1,000 motions, and has tried over 100 criminal cases before juries. It's the kind of experience that teaches an attorney how to pick juries, negotiate with prosecutors, and offer the strongest possible arguments in a client's defense.
Most people are frightened or intimidated when they are stopped by a police officer, and this is perfectly natural. No one wants to get into trouble with law enforcement. Sometimes, people however panic and do things that actually puts them in even more trouble. Talk to a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney after an arrest.
If you are stopped by a police officer who wants to question you, be courteous, and calm. Be polite all the time. Being polite can help you, while being hostile or aggressive could actually hurt you. Don't disrespect the officer-he could arrest you.
Don't try to run away from the scene of the scene. If the police officer wants to search you, inform him that you do not want to be searched. Remember, the officer may go ahead and search you anyway, but it is important for you to make it clear that you do not consent.
Be honest with police officers. Don't make up stories, or offer long explanations.
Don't fall into the trap of assuming that the police officers only want to question you and then let you go. Officers may try to intimidate you, because that is part of their job. Don't be intimidated, and don't lose your cool.
You have the right to remain silent – exercise it. This is a golden right that many people often forget when they panic after being stopped by a police officer. Remember, talking too much and offering explanations for why you are in a particular area may put you in trouble, when you were never in trouble before.
If police arrest you, exercise your right to legal counsel. Immediately get in touch with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney. The first step will be to secure your release, and a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney can help your family members secure bail for you.
When you are arrested, officers must read out your Miranda rights which also include the right to have a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney present when you are being questioned. Once a lawyer has arrived at the scene, police officers will question you in front of your lawyer. Remember to speak to an attorney as soon as you are arrested. Don't volunteer any information to the law enforcement officers without an attorney present.
However, if you should decide that you do not need to have an attorney present, police officers may go ahead and question you even without an attorney. Remember, it is your right to have an attorney present with you at the time of questioning, but if you choose to give up that right, then officers have the right to go ahead and question you even without a lawyer.
It is obvious that this is a very dangerous route to take, because without legal advice, you may say things that could jeopardize your defense, and solidify the prosecutor's case against you.
However, if you decide to give up your rights to an attorney, begin answering questions by police officers, and change your mind halfway through the questioning, then officers must immediately stop questioning. They must wait till you have a lawyer present, before they resume questioning. They cannot continue to ask new questions after you have announced that you need to have a lawyer present.
It's very important to take the right legal steps after you have been arrested. Speak to a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney and protect your rights.
Wrongful convictions happen all the time, and while no guarantee can ever be made regarding the outcome of any particular criminal case, the best way to avoid being wrongly convicted of a crime in southern California is to obtain the counsel of an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer.
We tend to get most of our ideas about the criminal justice system from TV and the movies. The truth is, we wouldn't watch shows with cops and judges who make a lot of mistakes, with crimes that aren't thoroughly investigated, or with innocent people being convicted. We wouldn't find those shows entertaining, and they would be cancelled. Real life, however, is full of cops who make mistakes, crimes that aren't properly investigated, and innocent people who are wrongly convicted – and real life probably will not be cancelled anytime soon. Whether you are guilty or innocent, if you're accused of a crime in the Los Angeles area, get the legal help you need and contact an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer as quickly as possible.
Los Angeles criminal attorney, Douglas Miranda graduated with honors from California State University, Los Angeles, and earned his J.D. from the Western State College of Law in Fullerton. Since his admission to practice law in California, he has received special training and certification in areas including forensic science, jury selection, and sex crime defense. Mr. Miranda has also helped scores of clients terminate their probations early and expunge their criminal records. Los Angeles criminal attorney, Douglas Miranda is highly respected by his colleagues in the Los Angeles legal community, and he's appreciated by the thousands of southern California clients he has represented. His lengthy and impressive record of legal victories speaks for itself.
To find out more about how Douglas Miranda can help you, contact his Los Angeles law offices today to arrange for a free legal consultation. If you've been charged with any crime or believe that you are under suspicion, put an experienced criminal defense lawyer to work for you. After assessing your case, Douglas Miranda will outline your legal options and begin developing the most effective possible defense. If you seek an attorney for a loved one who has already been arrested, we will visit your loved one in jail.
At the Miranda Rights Law Firm, we take our responsibility to our clients seriously. Let us put our experience to work on your behalf. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced Los Angeles criminal attorney, contact us today. Send an email, or call 213-255-5838. Se habla español.