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Images of Real Cars
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Main NASCAR Paint Scheme Gallery and Chart
Taken at Charlotte Motor Speedway in October.
Image courtesy of Larry Scavnicky of Front Stretch Photos.(10-15-2013)
Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, Luke Bryan will be featured on the hood at Michigan in August.
Image from Penske Racing Facebook.(8-14-2013)
Taken at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July.
Image courtesy of Larry Scavnicky of Front Stretch Photos.(7-30-2013)
Taken during Coke Zero 400 practice at Daytona International Speedway by Joel Bray on July 4, 2013.(7-5-2013)
Images taken at Michigan International Speedway in June by Larry Scavnicky of Front Stretch Photos.(6-15-2013)
Taken during Coca Cola 600 qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway by Mark Agee.(5-25-2013)
Image taken during All-Star Race / Showdown practice on May 17th at Charlotte Motor Speedway by Larry Scavnicky of Front Stretch Photos.(5-18-2013)
Taken during All-Star practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17th.
Images from Jonathan McCoy Photography.(5-18-2013)
Brad Keselowski will run a special fan mosaic made from a collection of fan-contributed images paint scheme in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at CMS.
Image from a Charlotte Motor Speedway's Facebook.(5-17-2013)
Will run at Richmond in April, maybe a few other races.
Image from the Penske Racing Facebook.(4-25-2013)
Taken at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March by Marco Velazquez of Ontario CA.(3-24-2013)
Taken during Daytona 500 qualifying at Daytona International Speedway by Joel Bray on February 17, 2013.(2-18-2013)
Taken during Daytona 500 qualifying at Daytona International Speedway by Tyler Sontag of SpeedRacer Photos on February 17, 2013.(2-18-2013)
Taken during the 2nd test at Charlotte Motor Speedway in January by Jeff Wackerlin of Motor Racing Network.(1-22-2013)
2012 Champ, Brad Keselowski in the #2 Miller Lite Ford, testing at Charlotte, Dec. 11-12, 2012
Thanks to of Motor Racing Network.(12-13-2012)
New look for 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Brad Keselowski in 2013 in the Ford Fusion.
Image from Ford Racing Facebook via Penske Racing.(12-1-2012)
Scheduled to run at Charlotte in May and Daytona in July to promote NASCAR: An American Salute.
Image from The Sunday Hauler.(5-21-2013)
Keselowski is scheduled to run this scheme in two races to promote Miller's new Redds Apple Ale.
Image from Miller Coors Twitter(3-8-2013)
A new look for 2012 Sprint Cup Series champ Brad Keselowski in 2013.
Image from Joey Logano Twitter.(12-5-2012)
Taken at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July.
Image courtesy of Larry Scavnicky of Front Stretch Photos.(7-30-2013)
Taken by Mark Windecker.(7-30-2013)
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Some of these images were 'borrowed' from many other web pages,
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I give credit to the site where the image is from, not the person who sends it in
folks who send in personal images of schemes will get credit
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"After Senator Tito Sotto cried foul over being bullied on the Internet, his nephew may have ended up himself bullying someone on Facebook in an attempt to defend his uncle's good name.
Stephen Michael Gamboa Bacosa, Sotto's nephew though his wife Helen Gamboa, sent a private message to a certain Adrian Arcega, saying: "Pare dahan dahan lang sa pambabastos mo sa uncle ko ha? kilala kita. ka batch ka ng utol ko!! kung cyber bully ka, ako BULLY sa real world at alam nyo yan."
Arcega replied: "How 'exactly' ako nambastos? Don't forget, I (and the rest of the people) am your uncle's boss. Whether I'm right or wrong, it comes with the territory."
The screencap of these messages is currently making the rounds on Facebook. " – Rouchelle Dinglasan/KBK, GMA News
An epitomy of the perfect douchebag.
Stephen Michael Gamboa Bacosa, bago mo ipagtanggol tito mo why don't you tell you're tito na it's wrong to "copy" others work and not acknowledge them. Further, try to tell him not to act "well informed" and a simple "apology" would do the trick if one committed "those things." And finally, kung bully ka…wag kang mag-alala pet lover kami. "down boy, good! now bark!!" LOL Remember, mas maraming bully sa mundo…hindi 'kaw lang.
Ang mga kamag anak ng mga PUBLIC SERVANTS hindi dapat sumasawsaw sa mga issue na hinaharap ng mga kamag anak nilang ibinoto para MAGSILBI SA BAYAN. pagsumawsaw ka ibig sabihin kailangan mo pang palawakin ang iyong pang unawa. Kapag pribadong mamamayan na ulit uncle mo sige ipagtanggol mo, kahit san ka pa umabot, malaya ka.
Pwede naman silang maglabas rin ng panig nila. Walang nagbabawal sa kanila na magsalita. But to threaten someone like that? Namamana rin talaga ang values system eh…
But I doubt it kung namana. More likely ay nahawa. He's not even a nephew by blood. "Stephen Michael Gamboa Bacosa, Sotto's nephew through his wife Helen Gamboa." Kung makapag-react talo pa ang anak.
Online Whipping Boy and his Real World bully nephew… lolz…Pikon… hahaha. Sotto has his nephew fight for him now. hahaha.
Ayan na simula ng gulo. somebody really needs to resign.Bakit di tayo gumaya sa japan? Konting pagkakamali lang, ang mga PUBLIC SERVANTS NAGRERESIGN AGAD! Actually konting issue lang sa ibang bansa, may delicadeza ang mga politician na magresign. Only in the Philippines. Caught in the act for corruption na, may position pa rin sa gobyerno. lolz
Stephen Michael Gamboa Bacosa was merely acting as a hurt relative. I know what they're going thru because they are my neighbors. Tha Gamboa clan are intact. You hurt one you hurt them all. I also know Arcega personally as a batch mate in Lourdes Mandaluyong. Both Bacosa and Arcega are from Lourdes school too! I just talked to them both personally and I hope they will patch tis up soon. Magkakaibigan yan! Na misinterpret lang siguro at yung isa ay nag react na din bugso ng personal na paninira. And don't get me wrong. I'm also against the Cyber Crime law but I'm just against the law but I don't intend to bully someone by personally hitting on people in particular.
Ah ok. Cge since they're "hurting" too, kalimutan nalang natin na nilabag ni Sotto ang constitution ng Pilipinas by pushing the libel clause in the Cybercrime law dahil lang napahiya sha for plagiarism. Kalimutan narin natin na yung si bully nanakot at nag banta sa tao online. Sa tingin mo kung hindi sikat ang pamilya nya, kaya nyang magbanta ng ganon sa internet?
Sige sige, tapon naling natin freedom of speech kasi they're "hurting too". Pabayaan natin ang mga bully na manakot. Junnel, I'm "hurting too", my head is hurting by your logic. So since I'm "hurting too", baka pwede rin kita sindakin gaya ni bully. "Cyber bully ka, ako bully sa totoong mundo."
As I said magkakilala yang dalawang yan…ikaw magkaroon ka ng Fb friend na tinitira ang uncle mo o tatay mo how would you feel? Yung ibang hindi nya kakilala maiintindihan pa nya. Pero considering a friend of his would do this?! Like I said I understand both parties because we are all on the same zone and circle. None of you would understand unless you are in the circle too. And as I said I am against the cyber crime law too! But I don't intend to bash Sotto directly and in singularity, knowing that his direct relatives are connected to me and are dear friends of mine. Nirespeto nila pagiging Anti Cyber crime law ko. Nagkakasama pa din kami. Pero nirerespeto ko rin na kamag anak nila si Tito Sotto.
Family "feelings" don't overrule the Law and freedom of speech. You do not threaten people online, specially if your family is privileged enough to be elected by the people into office.
Ooohhh…someones following my Facebook finally. I was merely explaining what's happening between two parties. Like I said magkakilala yang mga yan.
I want the Cybercrime law repealed. A PROPER Cybercrime law is a must. Not this bullshit piece of toilet paper that was passed so fast it would make Hitler and his ilk blush. But I also want a word or two with that idiot nephew of Sotto. Isama pa niya uncle nya. Pweh.
"The internet is a place where there will be no secret to be hidden at all. This is an open place where people may laid everything they have in their mind and what they can. Connecting to the internet means committing great responsibility than what you can at home or in your office. It's just the information highway where you see different kinds of information from the meanest to the most awesome one that passes through. If you intend to cross the road without reading the sign, you could be hit even from those people with good intention."
As for Adrian Arcega, he has the following statements to say:
"Whoa. Went offline for a few hours and now my Facebook's gone insane.
I posted the first screencap to cover my bases, just in case something happens to me. That person who PM-ed me is the brother of an old classmate of mine and one of the nicest guys I know. Last thing i heard said classmate unfriended me as well, that's why that PM saddens me all the more. Can't blame him though, family first.
That said, I have never agreed with anything their uncle said or did for the past 20ish years. Except for the TVJ stuff (which I still think is brilliant irreverent comedy).
Sobriety and reason, guys. Sobriety and reason. That includes your reposts as well. 🙂
I set the screencaps to private. I figure enough people know, so my protection (or at least if something happens, knowledge of pertinent info) is assured. Again, sobriety and reason guys. Let's not be bullies ourselves. Yun lang. Salamat."

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Just as with a chemical periodic table, go ahead and use this handy reference to determine the "corporate behavior formulas" of both good co-workers (the An2PoFCr who is a regular blog reader) and bad (the PFl4 that's like a bad penny). Simply click on the chart to get a full sized version. Feel free to post your intriguing combinations as comments or suggest new behaviors as your encounter them. And thanks to Sally for her help in rounding out the initial list!
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Here are a couple of "corporate types" to which I applied the behaviors…
Bill Gates-ThPnDd2
Steve Jobs-InVnFoStDd2
Michael Scott-NyNaFlF3Em
Trying to think of a word or two to describe the 'not invented here' syndrome – not interested if not their idea. Blinkered doesn't quite do it. Neither does Proprietorial.
I think a "not invented here" type of person would be: NaOpTr2 – Narcissistic, Opinionated, & Territorial x 2


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Firefighters Seek To Suppress New Wildfire
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Winds gusting up to 45 mph are making things difficult for firefighters battling two wildfires in Wyoming.
The first major wildfire of the season in western Wyoming increased markedly in size on Tuesday because of the strong winds.
The Fontenelle Fire burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest is located about 30 miles northwest of LaBarge and has now about 2,000 acres. It was discovered late Sunday.
Forest spokeswoman Mary Cernicek says a new team of more experienced firefighters is being called in to take over the fight.
In east-central Wyoming, strong winds blew down some tents at the command post for firefighters working to contain a wildfire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest.
The Russell's Camp fire has burned about 8 square miles. It is 45 percent contained.


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Here are the photographs from this years trip to Marshall. We were excited to see the way that the land has changed now that Marshall Pottery is digging clay.
Who ever thought a hole in the ground could be so beautiful!
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Since the lilac tree out front is now blooming as are some of the bushes, I thought I'd share some pics with you all.
Particularly worthy of notice is that ALL of the river rock (which was around the entire house!) has been taken and mulch has been laid in front.
The back yard is now ready for some late Spring/Summer perennial planting! I must have flowers, and lots of them.
Check out our back fence....we got the idea to decorate it from our next door neighbors who've created such a cute backdrop to their flower bed. Soon we hope to have a lattice privacy panel in place on one side of our deck, which will give me more places to hang "treasures" I find.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and that you are all enjoying beautiful Spring weather in your neck of the woods!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Our first Spring in our new home
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
Happy Easter!!
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers, via Rachel Ray
Saw these in this month's issue and felt the need to share. I don't know how many calories they have and I. don't. care. These will be a reward for me when I accomplish my work-out goals this summer!
If you get a chance to try these before I do, make sure to comment here and let the rest of us know how you liked them!
Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers
12 slices good-quality smoky bacon, 4 slices finely chopped and 8 left whole
1 1/4 lbs. 80% lean ground beef
3-4 tsp. grated onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
2 Tbsp. pureed chipotle in adobo sauce
2 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil, or extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Queso Sauce
3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbso. flour
1 C milk
1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
Rolls and Toppings
4 soft burger rolls, split
Crisp yellow tortilla chips
Chopped onion, tomato, cilantro and pickled jalapeno
1. Arrange the 8 whole bacon slices on a broiler pan and bake at 375 degrees until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Combine the beef, chopped bacon, grated onion, garlic, chipotle puree and worsestershire; season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties (thinner at the center); drizzle with oil. Grill the burgers for 5 minutes on each side for medium done.
3. Make the queso sauce: in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk. Stir in the cheese to melt. Stir in the tomatoes.
4. Place the burgers on the bun botms and top with the queso sauce, criss-crossed bacon strips, corn chips, remaining toppings and bun tops. Serve extra sauce on the side.
Serves 4, obviously.
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The much-loved 2011 album will get new life (and its first vinyl issue) next month on thesongsays.
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Six live gigs, including two with Ninca Leece as Public Lover, are on the schedule for this month.
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The first collaborative LP by Bruno Pronsato and Ninca Leece will come out on Telegraph in January.
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The Berlin-based artist has four gigs in the country this month, including a party in New York with Thomas Melchior.
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The Berlin-based artist will release his third album this May.
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The LOLA Playlist
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Food Allergies - Dealing with the Emotional and Social Realities
Sometimes, for some people, it just feels like life is all about having food allergies. This is even truer for those who consider eating as one of their greatest pleasures. But for food-allergic families, the need to be constantly vigilant can remove the joy from of mealtimes and special occasions.
Click here to learn about food allergy symptoms.
If that is true for you, below are tips that will help you manage:
Controlling Your Allergies
If you think you have a food allergy, obtain an actual diagnosis from a qualified allergist. If you see changes as time passes, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Treat your allergist as your partner in your efforts to remain healthy.
Educate yourself regarding food allergies. Read books and websites and inspect labels. Take part in or create your own support group in your community. Get
more info about Celiac diseas and pregnancy
at this link.
If you are asthmatic, ensure the condition is well-controlled and treated properly. Remember that with uncontrolled asthma, you are more likely to have an anaphylactic reaction.
Even if you don't have to handle an emergency, it's good to know that you're prepared for anything. Make sure you have your emergency medications with you everywhere and at all times, and wear your emergency identification too.
Note down your allergic reactions--for instance, did you notice red spots on your skin following a meal? Are there are specific times of the year when certain foods cause problems? It's easy to forget this, but this is a great way to keep your doctor aware of what's happening with you.
Putting Things in Perspective
Don't keep thinking about possibilities, but just decide to be careful and to be ready at all times. Food allergies are most certainly challenging to manage, but it is fortunately quite manageable for most people.
Focus on what is there! Try to avoid making "eating out" a main family activity. Instead, plan social outings which aren't centered on food.
Get the whole family's support, but do something to keep non-allergic family members from being restricted by your condition.
Preparation Is Key
You or your child must have at least two autoinjector pens with you at all times. You can to be ready for that possibility that one may not work for some reason. The idea is to control anaphylactic symptoms until appropriate medical treatment comes.
Shop very cautiously and be aware of the different manufacturing processes. Also learn to identify ingredients correctly when reviewing food labels. And make it a point to read labels each and every time you buy a product - they can change ingredients anytime and often without the public knowing.
Also have some "safe" snacks stashed away at home and especially if you're traveling.
Having allergies is even a great excuse to learn baking! Lastly, know how to make substitutions when cooking. It can make a big difference, not only when it comes to your safety, but also in terms of satisfying your appetite.
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OfCom/BT - REIN Resolutions?
This is a discussion on OfCom/BT - REIN Resolutions? within the Sky Broadband help forums, part of the Sky Broadband help and support category; Hi, Over the last weeks i have come to uncover that i'm affected by a potential REIN interference at my ...
OfCom/BT - REIN Resolutions?
Over the last weeks i have come to uncover that i'm affected by a potential REIN interference at my property. This has the unforunately effect of causing my broadband connection to drop.
As my issue started at the time of new residents at a new development across our street; i am assuming at this point that the potential source is a resident at this development.
My question is if we identify the issue i.e. residents equipment.
How does one exactly resolve this matter? Does BT have any authority to do anything with such matters; or does it have to be referred to Ofcom for action?
It is likely to be a lengthy process with OfCom being involved?
And it is possible for me to contact OfCom directly, and report the issue without involving a BT REIN engineer? By simply detailing the symptoms of broadband interference and describe the radio testing carried out to indicate possibilities of REIN.
Re: OfCom/BT - REIN Resolutions?
Have you detected REIN as the source of your problem, I've had a REIN engineer out and they just send a regular broadband engineer that is REIN trained with a radio and simply tunes into radio 5 live and walks down the street no specialized equipment a waste of time tbh as i could of done that myself. In regards to ofcom i suppose you can only try if you are 100% sure it is a REIN issue they may help, have you been in contact with sky re this, like you my noise margin drops.


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ABSTRACT: CyberColloids have been delivering hydrocolloid research and innovation to the food industry for over thirteen years. During this time, the demand for hydrocolloids and fibres has risen significantly and both markets continue to grow. Key to providing textural functionality and sensory attributes, hydrocolloids are widely used in the reformulation of healthier foods. Meeting reformulation targets for healthier foods continues to challenge the food industry. It is well known that removal of key ingredients such as fat poses a number of interlinked technical, sensory and quality issues and that there is rarely a fix-all solution. Hydrocolloid based solutions for fat reduction are commonly used however, we are now seeing an increase in the development and use of fibre based solutions. This article will outline how functional food fibres can be used to provide new texture systems for fat reduction and also briefly, explore the potential and wider significance of their usage.
Fat is a multifunctional ingredient, it contributes to key organoleptic, physiological and structural attributes of a product. It is important for flavour; as a source of flavour (e.g. buttery, beef tallow notes), as a precursor for flavour development (i.e. during processing or cooking), as a carrier of other lipophilic flavour compounds and as a masking agent. Fat also imparts a number of key attributes that influence perception of a product e.g. creaminess, smoothness, glossiness, mouthfeel (fatty-coating) and lubricity. It therefore follows that any fat replacement strategy must address the role(s) that fat is playing in any given application.
A vast range of fat replacement products are in the market; they are generally classified on the basis of being either fat substitutes or fat mimetics (see box) and further on the basis of raw material type i.e. carbohydrate, protein or lipid. In the context of this article, hydrocolloids and functional food fibres can be viewed as carbohydrate fat replacers with fat mimetic properties. They can be used individually or in combination to provide creative texture solutions that allow for fat to be reduced or removed in certain formulations.
In terms of reformulating for healthy products, taste and texture are vitally important to the enjoyment of food and consumers will not compromise on either. Calorie dense fats and oils can be replaced to a certain degree with healthy alternatives (e.g. water, air and skim-milk) but the real challenge is to maintain or improve the texture and taste of the reformulated product when evaluated against a full fat comparator. For example, if we eat a low fat yoghurt that has a rich and creamy texture then it is less likely to be perceived as low fat and we will enjoy it more. In this respect, carbohydrate based texturants i.e. hydrocolloids and functional food fibres have a number of benefits.
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New York's Metropolitan Opera Comes to Alexandria
For the reasonable sum of EGP75, Egyptians in the comfort of their own city of Alexandria can now treat themselves to a live broadcast of any of the 10 operas to be performed this season at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) has joined the Metropolitan Opera's international transmission network. With a giant screen and high-quality stereo sound that makes the performance come live, the BA is broadcasting ten major operas live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City during the 2015-2016 season. The performances opened on 3 October with Giuseppe Verdi's Il Trovatore.
Other opera performances scheduled by the Metropolitan include Mozart's The Magic Flute and Giacomo Pucci's Madame Butterfly.
From Beirut to Alexandria
The Sayed Darwish Theatre in Alexandria, which acts as Alexandria Opera House, has hosted on 1 October a performance by the Metro al-Madina Ensemble Misr al-Ishrinaat (Egypt in the Twenties), sponsored by with Lebanese Consulate in Alexandria. Over two hours steeped in nostalgia, the ensemble performed songs that had been popular in Egypt during the 1920s and much later. Many of these have their roots in Egyptian folklore, among them Hassan Ya Kholi al-Geneina (Hassan the Gardener), Mashrabsh al-Shai (I Don't Drink Tea), Khaleeh Yitgawaz ya Bahiya (Let Him Marry, Bahia) and Ya Mustafa. About nine musicians, singers and actors participated in the performances. The ensemble was conducted by Hisham Gabr who in 2013 initiated the performances which met with huge success.
Tree of the Heart
Egypt's al-Nour wal-Amal (The Light and the Hope) Chamber Orchestra is formed of 42 blind women and had gained world renown for their stunning musical performances. They recently joined a number of Egyptian musicians to perform Ayaam wa Layaly Shagarat al-Qalb (Days and Nights of the Tree of the Heart) by the French-Algerian composer Tarek Bin Waraqa, an 80-minute musical. The performance featured the Egyptian Paris-based tenor Ragaa al-Din in the role of Nour, Soprano Dalia Fadel in the role of Amal, Assem Nagaty in the role of the storyteller, conductor Muhammed Saad Basha and a contemporary dance troupe. The team also includes stage director Gilbert Désveaux, set and costume designer Alain Lagarde, and choreographer Adriana Mortelliti.
Al-Nour Wal Amal orchestra was formed by the NGO that carries the same name and which was founded back in 1954 by Istiqlal Radi; it was the first association in the Middle East to offer care, help, education, and vocational training to blind girls and women. The group's international performances have won them large acclaim across five continents and countless countries. During their many tours they have been dubbed "The fourth pyramid of Giza," "The human miracle," and "The ambassadors of Egypt." Today, the musicians are conducted and trained by Ali Osman who usually joins the orchestra in all Egyptian and international performances.
Nancy sings for the children
On 15 October, the popular Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram will sing at the Sayed Darwish Theatre in Alexandria during the opening ceremony of Alexandria International Film Festival's 12th round. The proceeds of the opening night—tickets are being sold at EGP200, 300, and 500, will go to the benefit of needy children in Alexandria.
Ajram, together with the pop singers Kazem al-Saher and Tamer Hosni, is on the jury of "The Voice Kids", a new children talent show to be launched shortly in Egypt.
Watani International
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Maybe there is no "Series A Crunch". But it still ain't easy.
For the last few years, the venture capital and start-up community have exhaustively explored the idea that there is a "Series A crunch". Opinions differ – sometimes sharply – on the topic.
As Inc. magazine described it:
It goes like this: After slogging through six months to a year of frenzied product development and user testing, seed-funded tech start-ups are fatally hitting a wall — the million to several million dollars in VC funding they need to scale up their cool new services is nowhere to be found. The result is the cruel and needless throttling of a vast stream of promising fledgling companies down to a mere trickle of survivors. Share of seed-funded companies that won't be able to get follow-on funding: 61%.
In mid-2014, William Hsu of Mucker Capital wrote in re/code: "the distance between that "eureka" moment when an entrepreneur has an idea, to getting funded by a seed-stageinstitutional VC, has become the valley of death — littered with companies that just simply could not get off the ground with little fanfare, attention, or data."
With 2014 being a massive year for tech M&A, some of the Series A crunch concerns have been alleviated by the availability of early stage "acqui-hire" exits; as Jacob Mullins notes in Business Insider, "Google, Facebook, and Twitter cut the path for the acqui-hire and eased the Series A crunch."
So maybe there is no crunch, or if there is, it isn't the horrific "valley of death" that some believe. But crunch or no, from my experience it is certainly difficult.
My company, Kinetic Social, raised its Series A in May, 2013 – a combination of equity and venture debt. We raised our Series B in early 2014, all equity and substantially larger ($18 million versus $8 million). And yet, while both were challenging, the Series A was definitely the harder raise.
Why? In our case, there were at least three significant challenges to surmount:
- We were out raising money from entirely new investors, pitching our company to venture investors who had barely heard of us.
- We were operating in a sector (paid social advertising) that was largely unproven at that time.
- We operated in a crowded industry segment with literally dozens of companies (50+ in our space) that had some form of seed or early stage capital… and some that were further along than that. As AdExchanger's Zach Rogers puts it: "To many, it seems the landscape of social ad buying platforms has been rapidly commoditized … But Kinetic is betting that it's early innings for social marketing, and that the winners will bring special-sauce optimization to multiple APIs."
We were indeed betting on the "early innings" concept Zach suggested. Moreover, we were convinced: 1) what we had already built at Kinetic would command an investment from a smart venture capital firm; and 2) Kinetic would stand out from the pack with a clearly differentiated product and solution. In effect, we were going to market to ask (new) investors to pick us as the likely winners in our crowded space.
Fortunately, it worked. But it wasn't easy. We contacted about 60 firms, pitched to 30 or so, and ended up with three term sheets – all in roughly one year's time. Our conviction got us through the process – we believed we were on to something substantial. The combination of a talented team and a strong market opportunity propelled us to realize our vision.
It also helped – a lot – that the market for our services began to shift in our direction. In particular, social media advertising began to evolve from being a primarily earned (free) media model to a primarily paid advertising model. And while we weren't surprised, we spent a long time in 2012 and early 2013 hoping the pace of this change would accelerate. We began to see it in early 2013 – it's no coincidence that we closed the Series A shortly thereafter.
Bottom line? The Series A is hard, but raising it simply means you must prove that you have something real. Once you do this, once you prove that there is a bona fide market opportunity for your idea, there is smart capital out there to back your enterprise.
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Don Mathis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kinetic Social, a social data and technology company focused on making sense of the world's social signal. He also serves in the US Navy on reserve duty, where he is an Expeditionary Combat Logistics & Anti-Terrorism Officer.
Dirty Money, Bloody Terror
Don Mathis of Kinetic Social explores the growing nexus between cybercrime and cyber terrorism, and what can be done about it
By Don Mathis
Imagine the cybercriminal and what comes to mind? Do you think of a disaffected hacker with an ax to grind? A tech geek with a sociopathic streak, getting a thrill from outsmarting unwitting victims with his computer exploits? You wouldn't necessarily be wrong, according to cybercrime and criminal justice experts.
Now imagine the committed cyber terrorist, operating under the justification of a violent ideology or misbegotten crusade. This hypothetical person may look a lot like the first… with perhaps a black banner of jihad unfurled behind him.
The evidence for a link between cybercrime and cyber terrorism is growing. The common element is, in substantial part, the kind of technology skills required to plan, coordinate and launch a cyber attack; the techniques are similar no matter the intent, whether an attack is launched as part of a criminal enterprise or as an effort to bring down a key component of a nation's critical infrastructure. Examples of cybercriminal / terrorist cross-pollination include (but are certainly not limited to):
- Phishing (and spear fishing) attacks can be used to dupe an unwitting consumer into surrendering personally identifiable information, which in turn can be used to clean out a bank account … or to create an effective false identity to enable cross-border movement. According to identity fraud expert Judith Collins, "All acts of terrorism enacted against the United States have been facilitated with the use of a fake or stolen identity," with 5% of all identity thieves connected to terrorism and 2% specifically to Al-Qaeda.
- Malware can be used to siphon traffic and data for illicit internet advertising … or to affect a devastating attack on critical infrastructure like a power grid.
- Bot-nets can be used to disseminate that malware … and/or for extortion, a Distributed Denial Of Service Attack (DDoS), or other destructive behavior.
- Hacking into protected computer systems can serve multiple objectives from criminal to terroristic.
Nor is the issue limited to cyber terrorist exploits specifically: cybercrime can be used to generate financing for terrorist activity in the same way that drug smuggling or human trafficking does. And as detailed by the IMF, it offers terrorist organizations a means of transferring and laundering funds.
As the links between criminals driven by greed and terrorists driven by violent ideology grows, the question for those charged with fighting both – indeed, for all of us – is, how do we stop it? And the first step in stopping it is, do we even recognize that these links exist?
Does law enforcement recognize the link between cybercrime and cyber terrorism?
The general approach to policing and/or combating most forms of illicit activity has its roots in an earlier, pre-internet era. Indeed, much earlier: the modern police philosophy that we recognize today grew out of efforts in the 18th and 19th centuries to explicitly separate the spheres of military and law enforcement activity, concurrent with the evolution of Enlightenment notions of citizenship versus subject.* As a result of the evolution of modern criminal justice / law enforcement doctrine and philosophy, we entered the post-9/11 period with a fragmented approach to the cyber threat. Counter terrorism agencies were trained to look for and disrupt violent jihadist networks … not digital fraud. Agencies like the Federal Trade Commission or State Attorney Generals on the other hand were created to protect consumer rights … not to stop terrorism.
Unfortunately, today's cyber bad guys do not necessarily observe the niceties of such boundaries between the realms of war, crime and fraud.
"The problems of organized crime and terrorism were often considered separate phenomena prior to the September 11th attacks," writes lawyer and criminology researcher Frank Perri. "Security studies, military and law enforcement seminars discussed the emerging threat of transnational organized crime or terrorism, but the important links between the two were rarely made…" (Frank S. Perri and Richard G. Brody in the Journal of Money Laundering Control, emphasis added).
Cyber Broken Windows
Can a cyber "Broken Windows" approach help cope with the blurring line between cybercrime and cyber terrorism? Most people are familiar with the "Broken Windows" theory of criminology (James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling). Greatly simplified, the theory suggests that by maintaining law and order and prosecuting minor offenses such as vandalism, more serious crime might be headed off or prevented entirely as a result.
In the cyber version of Broken Windows, the theory could be interpreted to mean that cyber fraud begets cybercrime, and cybercrime facilitates cyber (and real world) terrorism. From a security services and law enforcement perspective, this approach would only work if there is coordination of effort to combat this spectrum of illicit cyber activity.
There is evidence that this is precisely the approach that is being increasingly adopted by key government agencies – i.e., the development of a more sophisticated understanding of the nexus between cybercrime and terrorism. As a result, the patchwork of enforcement and prevention efforts is (slowly) being knitted together. In the U.S., this increasingly integrated approach is being spearheaded by the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, leveraging organizational structures such as the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force and the National Counterterrorism Center.
In particular, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stands as a powerful example of an agency that is working to reduce the "silo-effect". I had the opportunity to see elements of this first hand, as part of a cybersecurity company called Online Intelligence that worked to combat cyber fraud. Facilitated by a colleague who is a former FBI Special Agent and cybercrime specialist – as well as my own anti-terrorism background in the U.S. Navy – we first met with the FBI about five years ago, providing an opportunity to observe an inter agency and public-private approach, one that better takes a holistic approach to the multi-headed cyber threat. FBI Director Robert Mueller pioneered this revolutionary shift in strategy and operations at the nation's leading law enforcement agency shortly after the 9/11 attacks, and Director James Comely has continued it. Under their leadership, the FBI has transformed from a nearly exclusive crime fighting footing into an integrated counter-terrorism agency which also facilitates cyber attack prevention – no matter the intent.
This concept of preventing attacks and safeguarding people and assets has required the adoption of a different mind-set, a substantial paradigm and cultural shift at the Agency: one that looks to disrupt and interdict attacks as well as to solve crimes that have already occurred. And today, after over a decade of effort to reorient itself, the FBI is perhaps the best positioned federal agency in the United States to break down the silos and connect the dots between cyber fraud, cybercrime and terrorism.
The cyber realm: borderless opportunity for good … and evil
The cyber realm is characterized by a perceived sense of statelessness, of few or no rules regulating a growing transnational digital society. There are clear benefits that flow from the openness and borderless nature of the Internet. But there are costs as well; the cyber world is one where criminals and terrorists can interact more easily than in the physical world, sharing techniques and exploits. Like an unlit alley in a dangerous urban landscape, black hat forums and dark internet meeting hubs provide effective environments for the bad guys to "meet" and learn from each other, often with impunity.
The increasing prevalence of cybercrime should raise red flags around the risks of cyber terrorism. According to Peter W. Singer of the Brookings Institution, 97% of the Fortune 500 companies having been hacked. FBI Director James Comey has said, "there are two kinds of big companies in America: those who have been hacked…and those who don't know they've been hacked." And as the United Nations put it in its report Cybersecurity: A global issue demanding a global approach: "cybercrime has now become a business which exceeds a trillion dollars a year in online fraud, identity theft, and lost intellectual property, affecting millions of people around the world, as well as countless businesses and the Governments of every nation."
This phenomenon will become more, not less pronounced over time: the motivation for both terror and crime are not going away, and the opportunity to exploit a common tool set to engage in both increases as technology (exponentially) develops. Our best and most effective defense is recognizing the convergence of cybercrime and terrorism; protecting ourselves from its effects; and interdicting it where we can. Policing systems developed over generations must continue to evolve to effectively meet the threat. A collective, integrated and coordinated approach is required across a range of players, public and private – one that involves collaborative efforts at the law enforcement and counter terrorism level, and one that involves the private sector stepping up to safeguard our systems and networks from attack.
Recognizing this growing and converging threat is unsettling. Mitigating it will be costly in terms of effort and resources. But the consequences if we fail to do so will be far worse.
Don Mathis is a Cybersecurity Specialist and Naval Officer in the reserve. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Kinetic, a social data and technology company.
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* The topic of policing theory and development is a separate one, worthy of much more attention than can be provided by the scope of this blog. I had the extraordinary opportunity to write my thesis with Hsi-Huey Liang, Professor at Vassar College, shortly before his retirement; Dr. Liang was the author of The Rise of Modern Police and the European State System, and his historical analysis of the subject is an excellent treatment among other things of the connection between domestic order, security, the concept of citizenship and social progress.
Not chest-thumping, strutting egotism…
SECDEF Robert Gates & Don Mathis, CEO of Kinetic Social and Navy Officer
By Don Mathis, Kinetic Social CEO
Self-confident leadership: "Not the chest-thumping, strutting egotism we see and read about all the time. Rather, the quiet self-assurance that allows a leader to give others both real responsibility and real credit for success." So said Robert M. Gates at the U.S. Naval Academy on Friday, May 27, 2011, not long before he left office as America's 22nd Secretary of Defense (SECDEF).
This sentiment speaks to what really matters for effectively running an organization: confident leadership that puts the team first and empowers them to accomplish the mission. It is also a telling comment on the character of one of the nation's very best SECDEFs.
Robert Gates' style of managing organizations has lessons for anyone in a leadership position or aspiring to hold one. While Secretary Gates was in the news earlier this year due to some of criticism of his memoirs, Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War, that isn't what this post is about. The criticism focused on the perceived tell-all nature of a book that was critical of much of official Washington. But this shouldn't obscure his brilliant career culminating as Secretary of Defense – the first to serve under two presidents of opposing parties. Whether you like his book or not, there is no disputing that his tenure as Secretary of Defense was historic, and that he has been a deeply committed public servant.
And let's face it, much of the book was spot-on in its observations.
What I do what to focus on is the extraordinary leadership Gates has demonstrated. His style – especially, his empowerment of his teams – has resonance not just for public service, but for leadership of any sort of organization. For me, that includes my civilian work as the CEO of Kinetic Social, a start-up in the social media and technology world. It has also been influential for me as a leader in uniform, during my service as a Naval Officer (both on active duty and in the reserve).
In that same speech at Annapolis, Gates said:
"(Leadership includes) the ability to stand in the shadow and let others receive attention and accolades. A leader is able to make decisions but then delegate and trust others to make things happen. This doesn't mean turning your back after making a decision and hoping for the best. It does mean trusting in people at the same time you hold them accountable. The bottom line: a self-confident leader doesn't cast such a large shadow that no one else can grow."
I met a senior Pentagon officer who worked for Secretary Gates for part of his tenure, and he spoke about this quality of having a constructive relationship with a boss who empowered and trusted his subordinates. And he emphasized that this was perfectly consistent with discipline and accountability. "Gates understood that you don't need to be dick to be an effective and decisive leader," he said. "This is what so many managers – especially the toxic sort – get wrong."
Gates' style, alas, is the exception rather than the rule.
Serving under Secretary Gates as an officer in the Navy, I watched his leadership style closely. While I did not serve in the Pentagon or directly for him, I became a Commanding Officer during his tenure. And I learned a great deal from his tone of management, from the way he motivated by empowering, and from the way he genuinely cared for his subordinates – especially the troops in the field.
I came to summarize and distill Robert Gates' core approach into a four point guide for running my Navy unit, a guide that I have also used in my civilian career at Kinetic:
- Set a vision: one that inspires and stretches the team towards an important achievement, a disruptive innovation, a major strategic objective;
- Hire / retain / train a great team that can operate together. Not just a group of "A players" (who often struggle with operating together as a team). A group of strong players where you learn their strengths and weaknesses, and you help them focus and contribute the former in a collaborative setting while controlling for the latter;
- Empower that team: get out of their way and let them execute (i.e., don't micromanage);
- Hold them accountable: for the results you expect, around the vision you set. A good subordinate manager will welcome the accountability; it will help them reach their potential and grow as leaders in their own right.
Few will have the honor of serving their country in the same way that Secretary Robert Gates did. But we all can learn from his leadership example, and implement the lessons learned of how he successfully ran the Department of Defense in a period of enormous and tumultuous challenge for the country.
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Don Mathis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kinetic Social, a social data and technology company focused on making sense of the world's social signal. He also serves in the US Navy on reserve duty, where he is an Expeditionary Combat Logistics & Anti-Terrorism Officer.


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SITES Rating System
SITES is a sustainability-focused framework that ushers landscape architects, engineers and others toward practices that protect ecosystems and enhance the mosaic of benefits they continuously provide our communities, such as climate regulation, carbon storage and flood mitigation. SITES is the culmination of years of research and development by leading professionals in the fields of soil, water, vegetation, materials and human health.
By providing performance measures rather than prescribing practices, SITES supports the unique conditions of each site, encouraging project teams to be flexible and creative as they develop beautiful, functional and regenerative landscapes.
SITES-certified landscapes help reduce water demand, filter and reduce stormwater runoff, provide wildlife habitat, reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, improve human health and increase outdoor recreation opportunities.
SITES certification is based on a point system: the number of points that a project earns determines the certification level it receives. The SITES certification process allows projects to benchmark against performance criteria. The process is performed through SITES Online, which is a simplified tool designed to collect documentation and track projects from start to finish.
|Certification Level
|SITES Certified
|70-84 points earned
|SITES Silver
|85-99 points earned
|SITES Gold
|100-134 points earned
|SITES Platinum
|135+ points earned
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Synergies between SITES and LEED
The SITES and LEED rating systems are complementary, and can be used independently or in tandem. If you would like your project to benefit from certifying to both SITES and LEED, you can take advantage of the synergies between them. As a reminder, the LEED rating system applies to your project building and the site it is located on, while the SITES rating system applies to everything on your site, except your building (with a few exceptions).
Download the LEED-SITES Synergies documents to learn more about how SITES interfaces with LEED BD+C and ND rating systems (v4/v2009). Please also note that a project that receives SITES Gold certification automatically earns the credits in the Sustainable Sites category in LEED v4.
Eligibility and Fees
SITES certification applies to new construction projects as well as existing sites that include major renovations. The site must have been constructed within the last two years. There is no maximum size for a SITES project, but the minimum is set at 2,000 square feet. SITES can be applied worldwide to a variety of projects types (with or without buildings), including:
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Local, state and national parks; botanic gardens; arboretums
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Retail and office areas; corporate campuses
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The registration fee is calculated on a per-project basis and must be paid at the time of registration. The fee is discounted for ASLA members and USGBC members at the Silver level and above.
Certification fee
The certification fee is charged on a per-project basis. It's due before submitting a project's application for a certification review. A discount is offered if certification and registration fees are paid together at the time of a project's registration.
Guide to SITES Certification
A SITES certification marks a project's commitment to sustainability. This guide covers the process, which involves four main steps. You also can download our free SITES Rating System for more information about prerequisites and credits for SITES certification.
Register your project by completing key forms and submitting payment to receive access to SITES worksheets.
SITES Online is a web portal that you'll use to complete registration information related to your project; submit payments; sign the GBCI certification agreement; and access a variety of tools and resources.
At this stage, you'll also assemble your project team, which includes at a minimum the owner (or owner's agent) and the project administrator.
The owner is the person (or entity) who has the authority to hold and control the real and personal property associated with the project and accepts the certification agreement. If desired, the owner can grant authority to an agent to act on his or her behalf. The project administrator acts as a project manager, overseeing the SITES project as well as which team members are responsible for certain tasks, credits and prerequisites.
Collect and submit the necessary documentation to enable a GBCI review of your project.
Working with your project team, you should identify which SITES credits to pursue and assign them to members. Your team then should collect information, perform calculations and analysis, and prepare documentation demonstrating your achievement of the prerequisites and your selected credits. Documentation requirements are outlined in detail with examples and calculations in the SITES v2 Reference Guide (PDF, print). If you have technical questions during this process, you can send them directly to GBCI.
Before you complete the application and submit your project for review, you have the opportunity to request a conference call directly with your reviewer.
GBCI will conduct a thorough examination of your project.
GBCI offers two review paths for SITES projects: standard and split.
The standard review path is where you'll submit your entire application. The split review — designed to let you know if your project is on the right path — allows you to submit part of your application at the end of your project's design phase and the rest at the end of construction.
Once you select your overall path, there are several general stages of review:
Preliminary Review (20-25 business days)
Here, GBCI will determine if your project complies with prerequisites and attempted credits. You can accept the results from GBCI, or submit new or revised documentation for another review. If you have questions about the review comments you received, you have the opportunity to schedule another conference call with your reviewer prior to submitting for a final review.
Final Review (20-25 business days)
GBCI will review the resubmitted documentation (if any) for compliance. Just like in the preliminary review stage, you can either accept the results from GBCI, or resubmit your application as an appeal if necessary.
Appeal Review (20-25 business days, fees apply)
At this stage, you can submit additional information, modify your application, or add new credits previously not attempted. You can accept the results from GBCI as final, or submit a further appeal. There's no cap on the number of appeals you can submit.
Sign off on your project's final review.
Accepting GBCI's final review is the last step in the SITES certification process. At this point you can no longer appeal the certification level or review decisions for specific credits or prerequisites. If you've earned certification, congratulations! You will receive a formal certificate of recognition, and you can begin to promote this achievement.
Download the GBCI Trademark & Policy Guidelines for proper SITES logo use.
Revocation of SITES certification
In rare situations, a SITES certification may be revoked. We've created the Certification Challenge Policy to ensure that all SITES project proposals and subsequent reviews by GBCI team members are done so with integrity, accuracy and truthfulness. A certification challenge may be initiated by GBCI or by any third party within 18 months of a project's certification. We recommend that you retain all project documentation related to your certification for two years in case of a challenge.


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One in a series of articles promoting the 7th Annual Somerset County Oldtimers Baseball Association Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.
P. Beachy Reich and the late Frank "Lightning" Smith will be among nine new members inducted into the Somerset County Oldtimers Baseball Association Hall of Fame on Saturday at the Berlin Community Building.
Reich, a Meyersdale resident, played for the Meyersdale Maple Leafs in the summer of 1943, following his graduation from Meyersdale High School.
After 2 1/2 years in the service, he started playing baseball again in 1946. While attending the University of Maryland, Reich would come home and play ball during the summer months. He graduated from Maryland in 1951 and continued playing baseball throughout the 1950s.


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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor Kim McMillan on Friday administered the oath to seven new Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters who recently completed seven weeks of initial training.
The oath and pinning ceremony was attended by dozens of spouses, children and family members who cheered the firefighters into their new careers.
The seven newly sworn Clarksville firefighters are: Jonathan Crawford, Taylor Hall, Trevor Moore, Owen James, Abigail Pacolt, Blaide Smith and Dylan Stewart.
"One of the best parts of my job is to be able to give the oath to new public servants in front of their happy families and friends," Mayor McMillan said. "Your oath is important, and we're counting on you to take it seriously and provide great service to Clarksville's citizens."
The new recruits were hired to fill vacancies left by recent retirements, promotions and departures at Clarksville Fire Rescue.
Fire Rescue Chief Mike Roberts introduced the department's training staff and senior leadership to the new hires.
"This is a dangerous job, and these leaders are here to help you and train you," Roberts said. "You'll find this isn't a job you've taken on, but a career with responsibilities to serve others."
Deputy Fire Chief Ray Williams, left, Mayor Kim McMillan and Fire Chief Mike Roberts joined to
welcome seven new firefighters to Clarksville Fire Rescue on Friday, Oct. 5. The new firefighers are Jonathan Crawford, Taylor Hall, Trevor Moore, Owen James, Abigail Pacolt, Blaide Smith and Dylan Stewart.
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Lot 616 Session 2 (11.30am Wednesday) Aust Historical Medals
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MELBOURNE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY, 1902-3 silver brooch crowned over shield with gold rampant lion in centre, rev. '1902-3/ Andrew Thomson/ Vice President 1891, 1901, 1902', by C. McF. Pin on back, extremely fine and rare.
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Standup World Series Tour Updates
World Series Finals Dates Change
The Waterman League is committed to the best interest of the sport of Standup Paddling in every respect. After the clash that was created by the Battle of the Paddle choosing the already established World Series Finals dates, we have been carefully considering all possible options to find the best solution for all concerned. In our opinion, nobody wins when two major events clash, so we have decided to push our event back to the same dates as last year for the good of the sport. The new World Series Finals dates will be October 10th – 12th, 2014.
This is frustrating for us, as this does mean a clash with the Molokai Hoe Canoe paddle race; however, in consideration of all the athletes traveling from all over the world to compete in both events, not running them back-to-back would prove problematic and would inhibit far more athletes from not being able to participate than the clash with the Molokai Hoe, so we have to work in favor of the majority in making this decision.
On a positive note, the swell season is better mid-October, providing a far greater chance for the spectacular conditions that we've witnessed the past few years at Turtle Bay. And in 2014, there is a full program of water and land events that will provide something for everyone. Starting with the Talk Story event on Wednesday the 8th, the program will include clinics, demos, open and youth events, seminars and much more, not to mention the Annual General Meeting for the Athletes.
Make sure to book your stay early at Turtle Bay for this year's World Series Finals, the climactic close to the 2014 World Series tour, and one of the most spectacular events in the sport. Take advantage of athletes' special rates early and take it all in for yourself on Oahu's Fabled North Shore.
New Locations and Dates for the 2014 Germany Stop
One of the most exciting stops on the 2013 World Series, the Germany stop, will see a new home for 2014 and years to come. Moving out of the popular venue of Hamburg City, the event will find its new home 90 miles from Hamburg on the beautiful island of Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea. While some might wonder why we would move from the City, the location provides a phenomenal platform for the sport in Germany and the opportunity to realize the full potential of the event, both in terms of tangible participation at all levels, but also in terms of the full entertainment program.
2014 will see more of a festival event, with an ideal platform to get new people into the sport, but also to ensure the best possible racing for the world's best and an open fleet event to remember. It will also bring in the masses through the complete event program that will mirror what our partners in Germany have successfully done with the sports of Windsurfing and Kitesurfing (two of the largest and longest lasting events in the world for their respective sports).
The 2014 Camp David World Cup of Standup Paddling will take place July 18th – 20th in Fehmarn, Germany, so make sure not to miss this dramatic showcase for the sport of Standup Paddling.
World Series and Challenger Series to provide dynamic line up of Summer events
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TALLAHASSEE — The state Attorney General's Office asked U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell Wednesday for a stay of a June 20 Florida Supreme Court ruling vacating the conviction of James Douglas Hill and ordering a competency hearing before he can be retried.
The state is seeking the delay so it can appeal the state court ruling to the full Supreme Court.
Hill, 27, was sentenced to death in November 1980, for the strangulation of 12-year-old Rosa Lee Parks in June of that year.


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Today's vest is my absolute favorite. Thanks to Lands End on this perfect winter/holiday vest. While you can't really see my skirt, it is from J. Crew Factory and I have been debating on getting it for months now. I can't tell you how many times I put it in my shopping cart and then decided not to purchase it. Well when J.Crew had a 60% off sale, I decided to go for it.
I have been so pleased with this purchase. It literally goes with everything.
The chunky white scarf is from Old Navy.
The blue sweater which I purchased from Target a few years ago for my school's homecoming, goes great with this wintery festive mix.
In other news this week, America's Royalty met England's Royalty at a Net's Game. So naturally I tweeted the following "Jay & Bey met William & Kate tonight at a Nets game.On a side note-Somewhere in America Miley Cyrus is still twerking #breaktheinternet"


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I haven't had much to say lately. The truth is I haven't felt like blogging. I'm exhausted. I'm discouraged. I'm frustrated. I'm afraid. I feel like I'm failing at everything.
That's the emotional side of me talking. The logical side (whatever is left of it) tells me that I'm not a failure and it will be ok. But the emotional side is winning out lately.
I trust the Lord. I know He will take care of me & little Luke. And I'm honestly not that terribly worried about the outcome here. I'm now 26 weeks along, which while still early, gives little Luke an average of 75% chance of survival should he come today. We're past the "micro-preemie" stage now and that's fantastic. The odds are starting to lean more towards our favor. Don't get me wrong – I know it would still be very scary if Luke arrived now and there is the potential for many problems still, but I can't focus on that now because it won't do me any good.
Overall I'm feeling better about this overall "situation" and the long term outcome. I am, however, afraid of how we will get there.
I've spent 2 weeks on modified bedrest and I'm completely worn out. It's ridiculous as I haven't done anything. But I'm emotionally spent. The stress of dealing with everything is wearing me out. My children are going crazy. They are starting to feel & show the effects of Mom not being normal and that alone makes me feel like more of a failure than anything else. I'm so discouraged with everything right now. Especially with my oldest. I have been trying to keep my expectations low but he seems to keep forcing me to bring the bar lower and lower until I just want to go bury my head in the sand.
I haven't been to church in over a month. When Nate is actually home, I have been so exhausted that I don't have the energy. Tomorrow is the weekly mom's group at church and I really want to go. I really need to go. But the thought of toting my 3 kids there and then dealing with their behavior that comes from being off-schedule later on in the day is enough to make me want to cry and just give up. I don't know what I'm going to do.
And speaking of Nate, please pray for him right now. As he's been out of town on business for 3 of the past 4 weeks, he hasn't been able to attend his evening classes in quite awhile. While he's been keeping up with the work load, one of his professors isn't being quite so understanding as he was initially led to believe. I'm sure it will all work out fine (he's 'dealing' with it today since he is actually in town for now) but it just feels like "one more thing." If you could please pray that this professor would extend him some grace – he has afterall been traveling for work! – and not penalize his grades, I would really appreciate it.
And on another note – why is it that everytime Joshua wakes up from his nap & makes a noise, I have both children, especially Emily, yelling "JOSHUA'S AWAKE!"?! I can hear him just as well as you, but maybe I would like to go pee first and you screaming at me isn't going to make me move any faster! (Joshua is being a stinker & refusing to nap right now, so he's upstairs whining & Emily & Nathan have both felt the need to inform me MULTIPLE times that "JOSHUA'S AWAKE!" Which is why I brought this up.)
I guess I just need prayer. What is really upsetting me most of all right now is what to do with our kids if I should need to go on hospital bedrest. Me – the planner – had decided to just not think about it or make plans, because why stress when we don't know if it will even come down to that? But it's come up enough that Nate & I discussed it & let's just say his realistic plan is NOT something I like at all. Let's just say it might involve my babies going out of state for however long I would be in the hospital and I can't even think about that without losing it. And again this is so ridiculous on my part because I'm not on hospital bedrest! I'm at home with my sweet babies – who are driving me absolutely crazy today, but when push comes to shove, I wouldn't have it any other way. Yet I can't stop thinking about the possibility. Ugh, I hate these irrational pregnancy emotions.
Can I just 'check out' for the next 3 months?


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I look forward to every Pure Innocence image during each release, and this month's new image did not disappoint! Pure Innocence Overflowing Joy is adorable! I paired her with the Overflowing Joy Die-namics, Swiss Dots Background, Sweater Stitch Background and the new Small Chevron Stripes Stencil. I used the traditional holiday colors of Red Hot, Gumdrop Green, and Sweet Tooth. My sketch jumping off point was this week's Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch #201, although I did change it up just a bit ;)
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Today I was going to be ambitious. I was going to craft a blog post about great books by Irish authors, or set in Ireland, or even pictures of when I was in Ireland for two weeks on vacation awhile back. But then I lost my ambition. And got a little sick of talking about books. So this is what we're going to do instead. We're going to look at a bunch of pretty things that are green. Because it's my favorite color and I'm in desperate need of some spring-type things.(Click on pictures for links)
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This may seem strange, but what the heck. I really like Frank Clark and think he will be hungry this season, but for the Seahawks to reach the playoffs this year who needs to have a bigger season?:
1 - Frank Clark
2 - Barking Mingo
Before you brush this off as crazy, I ask you to really think about it. I think we would all agree Clark should have a better year, especially given his time in the system and athletic freakiness.


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By Spike Brendle
Enough with all those slow, dreamy bands already. This week I opted for something a little more in-your-face: "All or Nothing", the second to last track on WE ARE TWIN's debut full length, Xtra Love. I will say though, if you haven't listened to this album yet, do yourself a favor. Think Love Me Nots playing Arctic Monkeys with addictive Lady Gaga-esque choruses.
WE ARE TWIN is the brainchild of Nicholas Balachandran (Sri-Lankan born, German raised) and Gabi Christine (New York) after a (magical?) meeting somewhere about something. I couldn't find too much more information on them other than adding bass and drums to the mix since their first EP, and they've played a few dates in California over the past two years and one show in New York.
The guitar that starts this track out is very simple, yet it feels like you are riding atop a freight train at full speed. The vocals kick in and are accompanied with washed out "ooooohs" on the tail end of the first verse and continue backing leading up to the chorus. The layer on the backing vocals is "whispery" (yes I make up words), giving it a ghostly feel, which is something that I feel can compliment any song. Once the chorus kicks in, an entirely new wave of intensity gets forced into your ears and courses its way through your veins to the tips of your toes.
After transcribing the lyrics, it was difficult to find out what the song is really about. I have narrowed it down to A: Trying to keep control, but dreaming of your "infatuatee" breaking out of their shell and making the move; or B: Partying. A night of going hard (we are talking explicit drug use here kids); or C: Being awoken and straight up requesting sexual pleasure. (the most sexual pleasure) Perhaps it is up to the listener to choose what the song really means, like a horoscope. Feel free to choose your own adventure and change that decision every time you listen to it.
Following the second chorus, a breakdown drags us pleasantly leading to a choral angelic chant and Christine reminds us "It's all or nothing..." while the song flips into lo-fi and fades out from present into just a memory. Memory is what makes tracks, albums, bands great. What good are you if no one remembers who you are? This track (or album, rather) is very hard to forget, and very hard to NOT get stuck on play, everyday. This track leaves me wanting more, and that's when this article turns into a sad, begging plea.
Hi WE ARE TWIN, thank you so much for your album that you released eight months ago. Please go on tour. If you do not, I will be sad… very sad.


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The Grand Rapids Symphony welcomes pianist Jim Brickman for a single performance on Tuesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in DeVos Performance Hall.
With six Gold and Platinum albums to his credit, Brickman will perform with the Grammy®-nominated Symphony to present an evening of popular romantic piano and orchestral music. Brickman, who has collaborated with many gifted musical artists, has been said to revolutionize the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals.
The concert is part of the SymphonicBoom series, which is designed to bring world-class entertainers and outside-the-box programming to West Michigan.
Associate Conductor John Varineau will lead the Symphony in the performance featuring Brickman, who is the best-selling contemporary solo pianist in America. The program will include many of his chart-topping hits, including "Crossroads," "If You Believe," "Hero's Dream," "Valentine" and "The Gift."
"We are delighted to welcome Jim Brickman for his first performance with the Grand Rapids Symphony," Varineau said. "His lush, expressive playing pairs perfectly with symphonic music. He is a tremendously engaging performer who truly connects with his audience through his music. It should be an outstanding evening."
With the release of his debut album "No Words" in 1984, Brickman's signature style of playing and songwriting have established him as "America's romantic piano sensation." In addition to his two Grammy nominations and best-selling albums, he has 28 charted radio hits, recently tying for most number one CDs on Billboard's New Age chart.
Brickman regularly collaborates with chart-topping performers in a wide range of musical genres, from Martina McBride and Lady Antbellum to Carly Simon and Herb Alpert. His well-received 2010 album, "Home," featured an eclectic mix of performers, including American Idol Matt Giraud, Australian pop star Delta Goodrem and award-winning country singer Ty Herndon.
Brickman tours extensively, performing more than 125 concerts each year. In addition to his touring schedule, he has taped four concert specials for PBS, written two best-selling books and supported charity organizations focused on children. He also hosts a weekly radio show, "Your Weekend."
Tickets start at $32.Tickets are available at the DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena box offices, weekdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or on the day of the concert two hours prior to the performance. Tickets may also be purchased through ticketmaster.com, 800/982-2787, online at www.grsymphony.org, or in person at Ticketmaster outlets: select D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare Stores and WalMart. Tickets purchased at these locations will include a Ticketmaster service fee.


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Brace yourselves, folks, because you're about to have several May mobile market share numbers thrown your way. Today comScore issued its report on the U.S. mobile market for the three-month period ending May 2012, and standings-wise, not much is different from the figures posted a couple of months ago. On the OS side of things, Android held down the top position with a share of 50.9 percent of the U.S. market and saw a growth of 0.8 percent from February to May. iOS finished in second with a share of 31.9 percent and saw the most growth of the top five platforms, gaining 1.7 percent of the market. Next is BlackBerry, which saw the biggest tumble during the three-month period, dropping a full 2 percent to finish with a market share of 11.4 percent. Rounding out the top five is Microsoft's Windows platforms growing 0.1 percent to finish with a 4 percent share and Symbian dropping 0.4 percent to end May with a 1.1 percent share.
Next up we've got manufacturers. Samsung finished May on top of the heap, growing 0.1 percent from February to May and finishing with 25.7 percent of the market. LG is still in second place with a 19.1 percent share, while Apple finished third with 15 percent market share, gaining 1.5 points through the end of May. Motorola took fourth place with 12 percent and HTC took fifth with 6.1 percent. It's also worth noting that, according to comScore, nearly 110 million people in the U.S. owned a smartphone at the end of May, a figure that's up 5 points from the end of February.
There aren't many surprises to be found in comScore's latest market share report, but sometimes it's still nice to check in on the U.S. mobile market and see how things are going. It'll be interesting to check out comScore's report for the three-month period ending in July 2012, which will factor in the Galaxy S III's full launch as well as the arrival of the Nexus 7. Until then, why not swing by our comments and let us know which of these mobile camps you fall into?


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BATH — A community garden has an expanded mission and longer calendar under new management by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust.
The city's "Leading Our Community in Agricultural Learning" garden, or LOCAL for short, for the past several years had been organized under the auspices of Regional School Unit 1, and was used as an outdoor classroom and school field trip destination.
But stewardship has passed to the land trust, which intends to offer the garden for year-round demonstrations, with programs and projects geared toward children and adults.
"It's an urban garden, which is exciting for us," KELT Executive Director Carrie Kinne said in an interview July 22, noting that while her organization has been focused on land protection, "this is another connection that I think will make a difference."
While it is not a large garden, the produce will go to several organizations that serve all ages "and will make a difference," Kinne said.
RSU 1 obtained the land on the south side of Bath at the corner of High and Lemont streets in 2009, thanks to private donations. The school district passed management of the garden to KELT this spring.
The site, which has 42 raised beds, is managed by part-time coordinators Laurie Burhoe and Dennis Doiron, with a labor force of mostly volunteers, according to a recent KELT press release. Log onto kennebecestuary.org for more information.
Under KELT's auspices, work with local schools continues; nearly 300 students visited the garden during 14 field trips in May through early June, according to the land trust.
Harvests from the garden will go toward Bath's summer meals programs, including the Bath Area Family YMCA's Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens, which serves breakfast and lunch through Aug. 26.
Becky Kolak, program director with the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, chats with a young visitor at Bath's LOCAL garden in July.


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