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Mario Testino captures new scenery with Kate Moss for Vogue Brazil
by Daniel Haim
It's very challenging to work with a model like Kate Moss, knowing that nearly every photographer in the past had tried to produce timeless imagery and if I can think of any photographer who is truly capable of doing that it's Mario Testino.
As we published last week, Kate Moss covers Vogue Brazil in a beautiful way – but we are not seeing so much from that in the editorial itself. And sadly enough.. I'm going to critic it, one photo does not even look like it's Kate Moss in it..
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March 07 2003
OVER ONE MILLION CONSUMERS JOIN FORCES WITH SOCOM: U.S. NAVY SEALs EXTENDING THE POPULARITY OF PLAYSTATION®2 ONLINE GAMING
OVER ONE MILLION CONSUMERS JOIN FORCES WITH SOCOM: U.S. NAVY SEALs EXTENDING THE POPULARITY OF PLAYSTATION®2 ONLINE GAMING
First-Ever Console Online Military Shooter Reaches Unprecedented Sales Figures in Six Months; Killer Application Leads Consumers Online via PlayStation 2
FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 7, 2003 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced that sales and online usage of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has reached an industry high and set a new standard for online console gaming. Since its release on August 27, 2002 in conjunction with the Network Adaptor (Ethernet/modem) (for PlayStation®2), the gateway into the world of online gaming, the company has sold more than one million units of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs nationwide.
Market reaction to SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs demonstrates the broad appeal of its authentic military gameplay and underscores consumers' commitment to online gaming on PlayStation 2. More than 30 percent of all users are active online, racking up around 8.5 million player hours since the beginning of the year alone. In the past week, online gameplay exceeded 1,000,000 hours just for SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs. On a daily basis, between 50,000 and 60,000 people host online sessions, with up to 13,000 users playing simultaneously for three hours on average. Currently only available in North America, the global company is preparing to release SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs in Europe, Japan and Korea.
"With the USB headset bundled in with SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, PlayStation 2 consumers are provided with a unique tool to begin their online experience for SOCOM and many more online titles to come," said Jack Tretton, executive vice president, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "This strong demand demonstrates the popularity and mass appeal of SOCOM while reinforcing the fact that millions of consumers are making PlayStation 2 their first choice in online gaming. Due to the engaging multi-player gaming experience found in SOCOM, we expect demand to remain high and continue to be a driving force for sales of the Network Adaptor for PlayStation 2."
"Due to the solid gameplay and revolutionary features such as 16-player gameplay and voice-chat, SOCOM has been one of the driving factors leading people online with
PlayStation 2," said Pete Roithmayr, vice-president, EB Games. "Since its release, SOCOM has been flying off our shelves and influencing sales of the network adaptor while establishing a new standard for online console games and proving that online gaming is definitely in high demand for the next era of software titles."
Developed exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system by Zipper Interactive, Inc. and Sony Computer Entertainment America's Foster City studio,
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs allows users to experience realistic intense, military team combat action by becoming an elite SEAL commander trained to take down hostile forces throughout the world. As one of the first titles developed to capture a console online gaming audience,
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs supports up to 16-players per game via a broadband connection.
In an online environment, teamwork is crucial and one of the product's key features is the ability to communicate with other players and artificial intelligence using voice-recognition technology through the use of the SOCOM USB headset over the Internet, as well as in offline gampelay. Gamers can experience the technological capabilities of PlayStation 2 by playing in a thrilling simulation of the U.S. Navy SEAL experience, through revolutionary voice-chat technology in both on- and offline gameplay.
The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs a "M" for Mature. For more information about the ERSB visit www.esrb.com.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one™ game console, and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is set to revolutionize the home entertainment market, offering the most compelling interactive content and the capability to be used as a network terminal in the coming broadband era.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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Last week Rob Miles who is taller than I am, has more hair than I do and has an English accent all of which indicate he is probably a lot smarter than I am left a comment on one of my posts that lists his idea of the four key concepts in programming. He left to comment on Do We Need A New Teaching Programming Language BTW. The post and his full comment are worth the read. Rob's list was:
- Process data (assignment)
- Make decisions (if)
- Loop (do - while, for)
- Use indexed storage (arrays)
Among other things he said:
If you can do these four things you can write every program that has ever existed. Sure, the code won't be pretty, but it will solve the problem. In my course we focus on algorithms at the start because this is where we actually create behaviours [note classy British spelling which adds credibility] that solve problems.
In all seriousness, Rob is a great teacher who also writes some really good textbooks. He really knows his stuff. All of that not withstanding I kept trying to think of a fifth thing to add to his list.
I thought about input/output for a long time. But I/O is such a platform dependent sort of thing. It depends not only on the language but the operating system and even available hardware. Input via a key board is different from punch cards (remember those) and still more different from input via a Kinect sensor (let's keep in mind that there is a future). As I recall the PASCAL standard did not specify requirements for input/output and left it to the developers for individual platforms. So that probably doesn't fit.
I thought about variables but that is sort of covered by process data and indexed storage. Even internal data representation which I see as a key computer science concept is probably not as key for programming. I have successfully used programming languages that only stored integers and strings. Well maybe there was a Boolean but I forget. I managed to write some useful applications anyway. Some even dealing with money.
Recursion? How often do you really need recursion? And a lot of things that recursion is used for loops will do just fine for. So while one should learn recursion and a really good programmer should know how, and more importantly when, to use it I don't think it fits the top four or five list.
Would you add something? Remove something? Overall what do you think of Rob's list?
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HTPC 7MC Configuration
I'm tracking this primary for my own reference, but it should be helpful to others as well. First, here's my current Home Theater PC hardware config, rebuilt multiple times.
- This was originally a Velocity Micro CGT™ but I've replaced most the internals
- 550 Watt Antec® TRUEPOWER TRIO Quiet Power Supply with 120mm Smart Fan
- Gigabyte Intel Z77 LGA 1155 Motherboard GA-Z77X-UD3H
- Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155
- Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2 CPU Cooler
- 2 Samsung Electronics Extreme Low Voltage 30nm UDIMM (8GB total)
- Zotac ZONE (Fanless) GeForce GT430 1 GB 128-Bit DDR3 (700/1800MHz) PCI-Express Video Card – ZT-40601-20L
- Ceton InfiniTV 4 PCIe – 4-channel Internal Cable TV Tuner
- 1 Comcast CableCard
- Corsair Force Series GT 120 GB SATA 2.5-Inch SATA III Solid State Drive
- 4x Lite-On Blu-ray Burner
- Microsoft USB IR Receiver (disabled built in IRTrans case receiver)
- NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra 6 Plus (18TB)
- Hauppauge – HD PVR 2 (for capturing on-demand)
- GEFORCE GTX 950 (4K/60fps)
Audio/Video Equipment
- Onkyo TX-NR3030
- Klipsch Speakers: 3 KL-6504-THX (L/R/C), 4 KL-6502-THX (S/SB), 4 CDT-5800-C II (Ceiling)
- Subwoofers: 2 BIC Acoustech PL-200
Software Installed
- Windows 7 Ultimate – courtesy of Microsoft Launch Party. As of 11/2016, WMC is still working. Going to hold out as long as possible, mostly because I don't have the time to invest in a new DVR system, and I can't give up commercial skipping…
- Windows Security Essentials – free anti-virus
- TCP-Z RDP hack to allow admin access without interrupting TV.
- vim – a text editor (showing my age..)
- Hulu Desktop . Replaced this with the AutoHotKey solution described here.
- Media Center Studio this is another must have for editing the MC menu to your liking.
- Amazon Unbox – Until Comcast On-Demand drops it's prices, this has become my new movie source. Note that since Comcast HD movies seldom include the DTS soundtrack, you don't loose anything vs. downloading from Amazon, and we don't watch enough movies to justify the Netflix monthly fee. Maybe that will change when the kids get older. They are typically $2-3 cheaper for a rental. They do make the PC download difficult to find. Seems they'd rather push the Roku player.
- MediaInfo – For diagnostic information on recordings and what-not. Unfortunately, this program doesn't seem to handle wtv files very well, but seems to do a bit better if you convert to dvr-ms.
- Finally implemented the Hulu launch and resolution change using AutoHotKey and Media Center Studio. The problem is that the Hulu Flash stream performs much better at 1280×720 (otherwise known as 720p) and my default config is usually 1920×1080 (1080p). It was painfully simple. I hacked the script a little bit to make it work better on Windows 7.
- Installed DVRMS Toolbox 18.104.22.168, along with DTBAdd-in for Windows 7 and ShowAnalyzer for commercial skipping. Followed the directions at EngadgetHD and we are now automatically skipping commercials during playback. Definite bonus points on the Wife approval factor.
- Have Cyberlink installed, never use it.
See all the gory details on my Missing Remote Post: 67 Easy Steps to a Windows Media Center re-install.
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|1st Lt. Aubrey Farb, USMC (Ret.)
I believe it's important to acknowledge the fact that they put a portion of their life on hold for a period of time to uphold and maintain the principles of our nation. And at any opportunity I find, I try to sit down a learn a little about what a Veteran's personal service was.
Aubrey Farb is one of those Veterans I have met only recently. He served as a Marine--1st Lieutenant--in the Pacific Theater of World War II, towards the end of the War. His job was to interrogate Japanese prisoners of war and glean from them information that would save American lives.
Farb was present at the invasion of Iwo Jima, and when the war's end came, was on Guam, making preparations for the invasion of Japan.
The conquest of Iwo Jima is legendary. The topography of the volcanic island was at first advantageous for the Japanese, as they had built an intricate system of concrete pill boxes and tunnels to defend the island. Those fortifications became fiery tombs as US artillery blasted away, and flamethrowers were used to eliminate the last holdouts on the island.
The US dedicated 110,000 men to assault Iwo Jima. The Japanese had 18,591 troops on the island. The 36-day battle cost 6,821 US casualties. The Japanese lost 18,375.
|Aubrey Farb prepares
a map of Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima boasted two strategic airstrips from which the Japanese were able to harass American aircraft on missions to bomb their homeland. We needed the airstrips for emergency landings of damaged bombers.
The first of those bombers to land on the island was the Dinah Might of the 9th Bomber Group, which touched down while the fighting still raged on March 4, 1945. Records reveal 2,251 B-29 landings were recorded by the end of the war, although not all of them were for dire emergencies. But 1,191 fighter escorts and 3,081 sorties against the islands of Japan were launched from Iwo Jima once it had been secured.
Lt. Farb's duties interrogating Japanese prisoners of war were mitigated somewhat by the math expressed above; he didn't have too many customers.
"We got good information from them because the Japanese taught their men that it was a sin to surrender, that you had dishonored yourself, dishonored your family, and that you no longer existed in the eyes of the Japanese," Farb told me recently at his home in Houston. "If you teach somebody you never surrender, you don't teach them what to say when you do surrender," he chuckled. "The Japanese would tell you everything you needed to know--but you had to know how to ask it," Farb says.
It was on Iwo Jima that the US first became aware of the Japanese' plan to use Kamikaze pilots--suicide aircraft. "Some soldiers came in and said they'd found a graveyard, and wanted someone to come look at it," Farb recalled. "I went up and looked at it; didn't amount to anything. But I saw a piece of paper--a document--on the ground, and I picked it up and took it back and I translated it." Farb says the document contained the Japanese strategy for how they were going to defend Okinawa--and the first mention of Kamikaze's.
"We were lucky at Iwo; we had no Kamikaze's," Farb says. "The Kamikaze's started at Okinawa, but we learned that the strategy at Okinawa [would be] to let our troops in without a great deal of resistance, and then they were going to use the Kamikaze's to starve us out."
|Corporal Yukio Araki, holding a puppy,
with four other pilots of the
72nd Shinbu Squadron at Bansei, Kagoshima.
Araki died the following day, May 27, 1945.
Photo Credit: Wikipaedia.
Lt. Farb also had the distinction of being among the first on the island of Guam to learn of the surrender of the Japanese, and subsequent ending of the War. "We [had begun] training for Operation Olympic, which was to be the invasion of Japan at Nagasaki," Farb says.
One night Farb was in his tent, listening to his Radio. "I heard a broadcast in Japanese that I was sure that said they were surrendering," he says. Not wanting to make a fool of himself, he decided to look for it in English--and found it.
"I literally raced down to the Officers' Club," Farb said. There was a band made up of some of the Black troops who worked in the mess hall, playing for the officers. "I stopped the music and announced that the war was over," Farb remembers.
Nobody believed him.
"They figured I was playing some sort of game," Farb says. "In fact, an ex-football player from an organization called JASCO--Joint Assault Signal Company--he came up to me, and he grabbed me by the throat with my collar, and he said, 'Lieutenant, if this is some kind of a joke, there'll be a delegation from JASCO to see you tomorrow!'"
Vindication came 15-minutes later. "The Sargeant on duty at G-3 Operations came racing in, and found my Lieutenant Colonel, and he came up, and he said, 'Stop the music,' of course. He said, 'The Lieutenant is correct; the war is over.'"
Farb says Harry Truman is his hero. "We found out later, after the war, that the beaches at Nagasaki had been fortified with underwater concrete and steel barriers," Farb says. He's convinced that fewer people were killed by the atomic bomb "than would have been killed by our fire bombing of Nagasaki, and the Japanese soldiers who would have been killed, and certainly, our soldiers," he says.
Farb doesn't regard himself a hero. "I don't think I did anything except what I was asked to do," he says. "There were terrific sacrifices in going over to Guam; there were replacement battalions that had thirty-two 2nd Lieutenants. I think only 8 of them left Iwo. The rest were either wounded or were killed," he recalls.
"In the Marines, a 2nd Lieutenant was a Platoon leader," Farb explains. "The Platoon leader was not in the back--he was out front. It took a lot of guts to be a Marine Corps Platoon leader." Farb paused, and continued: "Anytime you found an infantryman who had a rank of higher than a 2nd Lieutenant, whose unit had been in combat, you know you had a man who was really a hero," he says.
Combat servicemen received points which accumulated towards receiving a ticket home.
"It took 60-points to go home," Farb says. "You got a point for every month you were in the service. You got two points for every month you served overseas. You got some points for every battle you were in," he says.
In the fall of 1945, Farb caught pneumonia. For a second time.
His commanding officer asked how many points Farb had amassed.
"Fifty-nine, sir," he replied.
Farb recalls, "He opened his drawer, took out a folder, and said, 'Lieutenant, here are your orders. Go home.' "
"So I obeyed orders," Farb shrugs with a wry grin.
"I landed back in San Diego on Christmas Day, 1945. And I was mustered-out at Brooklyn Navy base in February, and went back to Columbia university, and put the War behind me," he says.
And that's how most Veteran's would tell their story.
No brag, just fact, about the Greatest Generation.
Farb and his entire 3rd Marine Division Headquarters Battallion of the Headquarters Company received the Presidential Unit Citation for their part in the battle of Iwo Jima.
In honor of Veteran's Day, Aubrey Farb will address the South End Optimist Club, on Wednesday, November 12, at the Westchase Marriott, 2900 Briarpark at Westheimer, at a luncheon meeting at 12 noon. Guests are welcome but a call to (713) 706-4334 for a reservation is requested. The Marriott Hotel offers its extensive buffet for $15 with tax and tip included.


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I've been meaning to post this all week but I've been having problems logging into my blog. On Jace's birthday, way back on April 30th we found out that Jace was going to be a BIG BROTHER! We wanted to announce the big news sooner but wanted to tell our family first. We will be posting an announcement on Saturday so if you are friends with me on Facebook please wait to post anything.
So that is the reason that I haven't been posting much. Soon after we found out I started getting horrible morning sickness. Honestly if I had any posts it would have been pretty negative and about how sick and tired I was feeling. With Jace I had some but it was mostly just every night until I was about 13 weeks. Sounds bad but it was actually really easy. I would just make dinner, throw up, then eat my dinner and be fine. I was still nauseous all the time but as long as I ate some crackers I was fine. With this pregnancy not so much… And until this week I couldn't even manage to drink COFFEE! The smell of it would make me sick. And let me tell you going from at least 2 or 3 cups everyday to not being able to drink it over night sucked! I had the horrible but normal exhaustion from being pregnant and had to stop drinking coffee cold turkey. It was no fun and I ended up having a lot of headaches for a few days after.
It has been getting better recently and we have been able to get back to being excited about it. I mean we were pretty excited before and had been expecting it for a few months before hand but when you feel horrible every waking moment its hard to let that excitement show. 🙂
Jace seems pretty excited sometimes. He likes to give the baby kisses and gets excited when we talk about having a baby that he can play with. I'm sure that will change a little when he/she actually arrives. I'm hoping that he will be able to feel the little kicks soon and maybe understand a little more about what is going on.
I've got to admit I didn't know how much I missed feeling those little kicks and wiggles. It makes it seem more real. Now that I'm feeling better it has been easy to forget sometimes that I'm even pregnant. It is so true about the difference between your first pregnancy and your second. With Jace we ready every week about what was happening and had names picked out right away. With this one we just don't have time to read every week and haven't fully decided on any names.
We are having a small gender reveal on Saturday. Patrick and I have been thinking that it might be a girl. We really arn't that picky either way. I think it would be kind of fun with two little boys running around the house. I know boys having grown up with two brother. Little girls on the other hand makes me a little nervous. So far we have been calling him/her a girl ever since Jace said that it was a sissy. But either way we are pretty excited to find out. 🙂


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Perhaps it's a more a matter of what the Secret Service approves of as regards security.
Sadly, the Obamas are renting a Republican estate.
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World's toughest anti-piracy law: French high court upholds three-strikes policy
On Thursday, France's constitutional court approved a so-called three-strikes law which would call for the jailing of internet pirates. The court had rejected an earlier version of the law last spring. "France is acting as a spearhead," David El Sayegh, director general of the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique, the French music industry association, toldThe New York Times. "Piracy is not just a French problem, it is a global problem."
Opponents of the legislation, which include members of the currently out-of-power Socialist party, are outraged by the law, which they call illegal, and say won't be effective in stopping internet piracy anyway.
"Three strikes and you're out is threatened by a whole host of constitutional and procedural provisions under French and EU law," Walter McDonough, general counsel of the Future of Music coalition, a national music education non-profit, told DailyFinance. "In a nutshell, how can the state establish a fair and impartial process that guarantees an individual's right to due process so that they can defend themself against the denial of what may become a universal service like the telephone."
Jérémie Zimmermann, spokesman for La Quadrature du Net, a group opposed to the law told The Times, "It is a very sad day for Internet freedom in France," and pledged to work with other opponents to undermine the law.
Last month, the French National Assembly approved a bill, known as HADOPI 2, which would allow a French court to cut off a citizen's internet access after the third instance of copyright infringement. The judge could also impose a fine of up to EU300,000 ($415,000) or two years in a French prison.
"Freedom is not free license, liberalism isn't the jungle," French Culture Minister Frédéric Mitterrand declared at the time. The winding development of France's so-called "three strikes" law has been closely watched around the world as an important test of state power to crackdown on digital piracy.
The law, which passed the French parliament 258 to 131, would create a French bureaucracy, the High Authority for the Distribution of Works and the Protection of Rights on the Internet (hence HADOPI), which would handle infringement complaints and issue warnings to those thought to be digital pirates.
The law has been backed by the music and film industries, which have seen dwindling CD and DVD sales amid the meteoric rise of peer-to-peer file-sharing, but opposed by consumer groups.
In April, an earlier version of the law was struck down as unconstitutional before it could be enacted. Undeterred, President Nicholas Sarkozy's government returned to parliament with a new bill. Individuals convicted of so-called "negligence" for allowing a third party to "steal" music or movies using their internet connection -- by using an unsecured Wi-Fi network, say -- could face a EU1,500 penalty and a month-long suspension of their web access.
Meanwhile, the European Parliament, the Council of national governments (represented by Sweden,) and the European Commission held a meeting Thursday to discuss an EU approach to piracy.
"Parliament's delegation has agreed on a compromise proposal that will serve as a basis for negotiations and towards which the Council and the Commission will be able to converge," said French social democrat MEP Catherine Trautmann, according to PC World. She said Thursday morning's meeting was "a promising start" to the negotiation.
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Renner: Lowlife a pleasant rest
Jeremy Renner said working on new film Lowlife was a welcome break from his action roles.
The Avengers Assemble actor stars as a magician in the romantic drama, which sees Marion Cotillard play an immigrant tricked into a life of burlesque.
"It was nice to get back into going into work and not having to stretch, just go to work and and worry about human behaviour," he said.
Jeremy plays a bounty hunter action hero in new film Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters.
"This was very physical and a lot of fun and I didn't have to worry about too much else other than that," he explained at the movie's Los Angeles premiere.
"I thought it was clever and original, taking something that isn't original, a very popular fable and putting a new twist on it, what they're doing as adults. I thought that was very clever and I couldn't wait to go do it."
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Tiger Woods is at the MastersThursday, April 8th, 2010
As I'm sure you know, Tiger Woods made his comeback today at Augusta to compete in the first major of the season. The Masters first round coverage can be seen on ESPN right now, and 2nd round coverage will be also be televised by the worldwide leader in sports tomorrow. Tiger teed off at 10:42 PST and is currently 4 shots off the lead through 14 (-2). But I actually wanted to share Nike's commercial that is intended to reintroduce Tiger to the world. It features his father's voice, and what you might expect a father to say to his son after navigating a scandal. What do you think about it?


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"Cool... But be careful. U can turn the phone to get either nice or naughty... Kids believe it."
"Soo Cute. Works wonders when you have kids, all mom's know how hard it is to find what discipline works the best first for your kids."
"Adorable! This app is adorable! Its a great way to trick kids into being good ;)"


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Since federal loans are the most common way to borrow for school, you might think that student loan scams aren't worth worrying about. And you might be right, if you know what to look out for. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
4 common student loan scams
First, it's important to understand the difference between a scam and a bad deal.
- Scam. A scam is when a company promises to provide a service or product and either doesn't deliver at all or only partially.
- Bad deal. A bad deal is when a company is upfront about everything it's going to do, meets regulations, but doesn't help you out as much as you'd hoped or costs more than you'd expected.
In other words, with a bad deal, legally there's not much you can do. With a scam, however, you have the right to legally complain. Here are some of the most common student loan scams you should look out for.
1. The upfront fee scam
What happens: A company promises to get you a loan with the best terms, but you'll have to pay a fee first — usually around 1% to 5% of your loan amount or a flat fee.
What's sketchy about it: Legitimate lenders generally don't charge a fee before providing a service. While you might have to pay an origination or application fee when you apply for a private student loan, under no circumstances should you borrow from a lender that charges a fee upfront.
Paying a company to help with your application? They also shouldn't charge you an upfront fee unless it's put in a third-party or escrow account, until you have your funds.
2. The debt elimination scam
What happens: A company claims that it can eliminate or reduce your student debt for a fee. You may have found it through a Internet search, or you may have received a letter or email about it in the mail. Either way, it's not a legit offer.
What's sketchy about it: Although real student loan forgiveness programs are out there, scammers often claim to offer student loan forgiveness programs that don't exist. Your income or career will influence your ability to have your debt forgiven. If you're in a situation where you need your debt forgiven, it's much safer to contact the federal government or your student loan servicer directly for options instead of going to an outside source.
3. The loan consolidation scam
What happens: A company charges you a fee to consolidate your student debt after you graduate — sometimes called a consolidation, processing or administrative fee — and then does nothing.
Why it's sketchy: Federal loan consolidation is free, so you should never pay a fee for that service. If you want to consolidate your private student debt, you'd have to apply for student loan refinancing — which often offers consolidation too. The process is the same as any other loan, and you shouldn't have to pay any upfront fees. In fact, many student loan refinancing providers don't charge fees at all.
4. Law firm student aid company scam
What happens: A law firm, typically calling itself a "student aid company" claims it will negotiate your student debt down for a fee that's sometimes thousands of dollars. It often asks you to sign a power of attorney agreement to hand over control of your student loan repayment accounts while it's negotiating. Your loan goes into default.
What's sketchy about it: First, federal student loan debt is non-negotiable, so any company that claims it can negotiate it down is trying to scam you. But even with private student loans, it's not guaranteed that it'll be able to negotiate your debt down. Many of these law firms say they'll continue paying off your debts and pocket the money you give them instead. Aside from that, it's best to steer clear of any company that claims to perform a service you can do yourself for free, like making your student debt repayments.
Many times, these law firms are former debt settlement companies that registered as law firms in 2010 to avoid a Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) crackdown on debt relief scams. Most legitimate debt settlement companies don't go anywhere near student debt.
8 red flags to look out for
Need help with your student loans, but want to avoid getting scammed? Stay away from any products with these warning signs.
- Fees before you get your loan. One telltale sign that a company isn't legit is that it charges a fee before it provides at least part of the service it's supposed to deliver.
- Fees for something that's free. Any company that says it'll help you fill out your FASFA forms, consolidate your federal loans or renegotiate your federal loan repayment plan is probably trying to scam you.
- Promises loan forgiveness. Federal forgiveness programs are based on your employment history. There are no private student loan forgiveness programs. Some debt relief companies might promise to negotiate part of your loan down, but this generally involves defaulting first and isn't guaranteed to work.
- Lack of information online. If you can't find information about what you're getting into from the company's website — or anywhere else — you might not be dealing with a legit company.
- Pressure to sign up. Stay away from any company that pressures you into signing up for its services or otherwise tries to coerce you into giving it money. This tactic is particularly common with unsolicited phone calls.
- You're asked for your login credentials or Social Security number. No legitimate student loan assistance company will ask you for either of these. Some fake debt relief companies use them to lock you out of your accounts and ask you for payments.
- You have to sign a power of attorney agreement. This allows a law firm to take over your account and request that you make your repayments through them, which they may or may not do.
- Too good to be true. The golden rule of spotting a scam is anything that sounds too good to be true, is too good to be true.
How to tell if a student loan offer is legit
You're in luck if you only have federal loans: Everything you need to know about your options and your servicer is right on the Federal Student Aid (FSA) website. With private loans, carefully consider which borrowers or servicers you use. Either way, it's a good idea to take steps to check out the legitimacy of a company that's not affiliated with the government.
Regardless of what type of loans you have, the FSA agency is a great place to start or keep up-to-date about the latest things to watch for. It's partnered with the FTC to answer questions on Twitter and host webinars to help you spot scams and give updates on regulations.
Concerned about a specific provider's legitimacy? You might want to verify the following information before you sign up:
- The business's address. Is this company really located where it says it is? Some scam companies put fake contact information on their website to look legit. If you're suspicious about this, try reaching out to businesses nearby and ask if they've heard of your company. Or, reach out to the local Chamber of Commerce. If it doesn't have an address, call and ask where they're located.
- The business's website. Is there any real content on the company's website? Does it fully disclose information about what you're signing up for or provide a way to find out easily? Does it look professional? If not, you might want to avoid this company.
- The terms and conditions. Is there language that seems vague and misleading? Clauses that could potentially hurt your personal finances or put your personal information at risk? Stay away.
- Past customer experiences. When reading customer reviews, try to stick with sites like Trustpilot, which have antifraud practices and mechanisms in place to make sure reviews are as legit as possible. Be wary of message boards or other sites that have several comments that sound like they were written by the same person.
- Payment methods. If the company prefers money transfers to some guy named George Smith in Topeka, you probably want to avoid working with it. Same goes for companies that only accept paper checks or cash — transfers that are difficult to trace and therefore hard to prove took place.
2 more scams to look out for as a college student
Student loan scams aren't the only way scammers can trick you while you're in school. You also might want to look out for these scams:
- Social media scam. Some scam artists have started reaching out to college students through social media platforms. Common tactics include creating fake accounts for universities to win trust from students and gather information — often for identity theft.
- Fake credit card scam. Fake credit card companies sometimes target college students, requesting your information and using that to steal your identity.
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Help! I'm the victim of a student loan scam.
Unfortunately you're not alone if you've fallen prey to a student loan scam. Here's what you can do to get back on your feet — and make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else.
- Cut off all ties with the company.
First reach out to cancel any contracts you signed and demand a refund. It's likely the company won't respond. In that case, one option is to notify your bank that this company is no longer authorized to withdraw from your account and keep an eye on your financials. There's a small chance you'll be sued if you breach your contract, but if these companies are acting illegitimately, that's not much of a risk.
- Reach out to your student loan provider or servicer.
If you've hired a company to help you reduce your student debt, call whoever you make your student loan repayments to and explain the situation and ask what steps you can take. If you gave a company control over your account, you might need to send your servicer a notarized letter revoking this control.
- File complaints.
To bring your scammers to justice and prevent others from being victimized, consider filing complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the FTC and your state attorney general. If you're lucky, you might be able to get a lawsuit out of it. At least you'll help raise awareness about this company with those that can actually do something about it. You might also want to file complaints with the Better Business Bureau, the Department of Education and your representatives in Congress.
- Find help.
If you didn't catch on to the scam before it was too late, chances are your personal finances are worse for wear. Consider reaching out to a nonprofit credit counselor to help you get back on track. You can find a government-approved counselor or program on the Department of Justice's website.
Bottom line
When looking for help paying off your student debt, stay away from any company that promises forgiveness, wants money up front or in any other way makes you feel uncomfortable. And steer clear of any company that says it can help you with your federal loans — the federal government can help you navigate the theses loans for free.
If you need help deciding which type student loan to choose or want to know more about how they work, visit our comprehensive guide. Consider reaching out to your servicer about repayment options or consider refinancing if you'd like more favorable terms.
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Happy New Year!
2017 is quickly coming to an end. We set lots of goals for the year on where we should go explore. Slowly but surely we are working our way through the list! We have a little over 2 months left of 2017. I am so thankful that we truly never run out of things to do in Colorado!
See below for the updated list!
Original Colorado Bucket List 2017
We've had so much fun exploring Colorado in 2016! Some of our favorites from 2016 include:
- Maroon Bells
- hiking Devil's Head
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Bear Creek Nature Center
- driving Mt. Evans Scenic Byway
- Denver Children's Museum
- Peterson Air and Space Museum
- Helen Hunt Falls
- Driving to Breckenridge
- Air Force Academy
- Air Force Academy Graduation
- Garden of the Gods trails– Siamese Twins, Cabin Canyon, and Foothills Trail
- Hammond's Candy Factory
- Labor Day Lift Off
- Touch A Truck
- A Colorado Springs Staycation
- Twin Lakes
- Pulpit Rock
- Blodgett Peak Open Space
- Camping with little boys!
There is still so much more to explore in this beautiful state!
Our list includes hikes, new cities that we have never been to, and great museums- perfect for a variety of weather conditions!
Places to go on an adventure with kids in Colorado in 2017:
- Pioneer Museum– visited October 2017, see here
- Space Foundation Discovery Center visited in Feb 2017, see here
- 5 more Garden of the Gods hikes: We did Balanced Rock Trail in September 2017
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space– a great kid-friendly hike that we did in February 2017, see here
- Red Rocks Amphitheater Loop
- Ouray, CO
- Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum
- Puma Point Trail
- Denver Art Museum: Free for kids! We visited in April 2017, see here
- Seven Bridges Hike: we loved this hike that we did over the summer, see here
- The Michael Garman Museum and Gallery
- Fountain Creek Nature Center
- Glenwood Springs, CO: in August we spent 2 nights on the Western Slope. We hiked Hanging Lake and went to the Glenwood Springs Hot Springs {bonus: went to the Palisade Peach Festival}
- The North Pole-Santa's Workshop: the kids have been twice with Nana and Papa! {Over 60 is free!}. The boys loved it! Just make sure to check height restrictions- my oldest (age 6) was already too tall to ride some of the rides
- Butterfly Pavilion
- Bee Family Farm
- Ute Valley Park
- Castlewood Canyon
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More than 30 years after his first campaign in Newcastle, evangelist Luis Palau returned to help more than 100 local churches reach new generations with the love and Good News of Jesus.
An estimated 30,000 people flocked to Newcastle's Foreshore Park last weekend for CityFest – two days of live music, kid-friendly shows and activities, and the Gospel message presented nightly by Palau. "I have seldom felt the presence of God in a crowd like I felt tonight," he said after speaking on Saturday.
CityFest included performances by Australian Idol winner Stan Walker, New Zealand rockers Evermore, and praise powerhouses Darlene Zschech and Hillsong. Stunt demonstrations and personal testimonies by extreme sports athletes highlighted the festival's youthful bent. Palau's son and co-evangelist, Andrew Palau, also shared the stage. By the end of the weekend, several hundred people had made the decision to follow Jesus Christ according to response cards.
Several individuals who came to faith during one of Palau's previous events in Newcastle – then called "crusades" – helped cast the vision for today's model. Jenny Allen, Dean of Students at the University of Newcastle and chair of counselor training for CityFest, said her role had everything to do with the decision she made at a crusade in 1979. "My hope and dream for this festival is that in 33 years, someone could be sitting here filming somebody else who remembers the 17th of November the same way we remember '79," she said in a video interview. "That they sit here because of the moment in time when they were confronted with the reality of Jesus."
Andrew Cole, pastor at New Vine Baptist Church, oversaw the festival's Kids Zone. Cole accepted Christ as a teenager during a Palau crusade in 1982. "I was a messy, 18 year-old, beer-swilling, rugby-playing young person. When I heard Luis speak, that got my attention," he said. "It's been such a wonderful thing for me to contribute into this festival, knowing that 30 years ago a whole bunch of people gave me the opportunity to hear."
For months leading up to CityFest, more than 1,000 volunteers from churches across the Hunter Region of Australia performed 60 community service projects through an initiative called CityServe. "When the church is serving, it's shining," Festival Coordinator Rick Prosser said of the outreach. "Our hope is that CityServe becomes a culture for the body of Christ to serve our community. It really established tremendous bridges in the community – into the schools, into the business sector, into the civic arena…we were tremendously embraced by the city."
The two-day festival was the culmination of an entire season of ministry, including 16 evangelistic events for students, military personnel, civic leaders, and business professionals. The campaign also included a unique time of training and mentorship for more than 50 Australian evangelists.
"This campaign built on a foundation laid 30 years ago and set the tone for the future. Whatever God's doing in Newcastle, CityFest was not the end but the beginning," Festival Director Colin James said. The Palau team is currently working with local churches to follow up with each new believer and connect them with a church in their area.
Evangelist Luis Palau has brought a message of hope through faith in Jesus Christ to more than 1 billion people through radio, television, and other media. He is the author of more than 40 books and countless articles on issues of faith. His latest book, Out of the Desert…Into the Life God Intended was released earlier this year. For more information, visit www.palau.org.


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Edible Wonders
Text and photography by Elodie Bellegarde
Edible herbs and flowers. Not only do they smell and taste wonderfully delicious but also give any naturally lit kitchen counter or window ledge a touch of green and sense of pride to most cooks. A sprinkle over a curry or a few threads infused in milk can elevate a dish to something a little more special. Think lavender lemonade, rosemary cake or French rose tea. A small handful of rose petals left untouched in a pot of sugar makes the perfect sprinkle over a yellow fruit tart. A few dried orange blossoms flowers thrown in a bottle of vodka to marinade for a couple of weeks add a superb aroma to a cocktail or even a plain sponge cake. Whether used in savoury or sweet dishes and drinks, edible herbs and flowers have become a staple in my little kitchen.
The best edible flowers are those freshly picked in the morning and savoured on the very same day. Of the numerous varieties of culinary herbs and flowers, not all can be consumed carelessly and in profusion. The likes of apple flowers and marigolds are for instance best consumed in moderation due to potential harmful side effects, while most flowers sprayed with pesticides or toxic substances should be avoided. Flowers and herbs grown under organic or biodynamic standards are recommended, whenever possible.
The world of edible flowers and herbs is wide and diverse, and Chinese medicines along with many cuisines from across all continents have known how to make the best use out of their leaves, petals, seeds and buds. We are all familiar with jasmine tea, a popular drink in China, while the French are famous for turning violets into sugary treats and syrup. Roses are reminiscent of the beautifully green and wet English countryside whilst saffron (from the stigmas of Crocus sativus) is an iconic flavour of Middle Eastern cuisines that is praised around the world. Other less celebrated or widespread types are nonetheless in their own ways as incredibly flavoursome and aesthetically pleasing as the ones we are used to in Asia. Sumac and salad burnet (also called garden burnet) come to mind. The perhaps even less known bee balm (or monarda) originally used by Native Americans for its medicinal properties is often used in herbal teas and seasoning. Culinary herbs and flowers have a place in every meal from starter to finish.
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It doesn't matter where you're positioned, or what the climate is like outside your window, there are always times when you have to be inside. To perform car and Jocuri barbie on the internet, you'll be able to simply search the world broad web and you'll discover totally different variations of those video games. First, discover some things around the house that you really want your youngsters to locate and some pieces of paper & pencil. These type of games constantly get hold of nice comments coming from youngster players.
In the free cooking video games for kids, there are games where they're shown how one can cook breakfast, they need to stir the eggs and so on. Cooking with children in real life will be achieved whether or not it is for the morning meal, the evening meal, or for those many snacks in between. We're Going On A Bear Hunt: Hide a bear (or other stuffed animal) somewhere in your home and have your child discover it (use scorching" or cold" for younger children who may have a little bit of path). I only pay for toys and video games that have a superb reputation and can encourage impartial play.
All I know is the variety of sites that offer video games comparable to this has been steadily growing for the last year and a half. Backhand Balloon Balance: Challenge your youngsters to steadiness a balloon on the again of their hand, and see how long they will do it before it falls to the bottom. Don't Let The Balloon Touch The Ground: This is the classic recreation that kids fall for every time.
Here's a fun idea for a Christmas get together recreation for the kids that challenges them to toss jingle bells into colorful cups. You do not need to be an encyclopedia, but having a few stable concepts in your head, or even in a pocket book, goes a great distance in supplying you with confidence, peace of thoughts, and a subsequent sense of authority the youngsters undoubtedly choose up on. But even on this simplistic setting the youngsters are learning to affiliate numbers with their values as they rely the spaces and transfer their recreation piece forward.
A great variety of youngsters' games can be found online and they can range from the old school, cherished by all arcade games to the most recent 3D action video games. We've got academic games for youths in the following categories: Math Facts, Math Games, Language Arts, Science Songs, Animal and Nature Games, Word Games, Art and Music Games, Logic Games, Memory Games, Hand-Eye Coordination Games, Preschool Games, Keyboarding Games and Geography Games. Another type of dress up video games for girls is the costume up like your favorite celeb.


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With tens of thousands of books on the shelf and new titles arriving daily, sometimes it can be daunting to find that next good book to read. That's why we have gathered together a variety of resources and tools to give you some "Shelf Help". From librarian recommended titles, web sites for bibliofiles, Book Group Take-Out kits to reviews from readers like you, Shelf Help can help you find the next great book.
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Directions (1-10): In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words/phrases are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case:
In economics, the term recession generally describes the reduction of a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for at least two quarters. A recession is (1) by rising unemployment, increase in government borrowing, (2) of share and stock prices, and falling investment. All of these characteristics have effects on people. Some recessions have been anticipated by stock market declines. The real-estate market also usually (3) before a recession. However, real-estate declines can last much longer than recessions. During an economic decline, high-(4) stocks such as financial services, pharmaceuticals and tobacco (5) to hold up better. However, when the economy starts to recover growth, stocks tend to recover faster. There is significant disagreement about how health care and utilities tend to (6).
In 2008, an economic recession was suggested by several important indicators of economic downturn. These (7) high oil prices, which led to (8) high food prices due to dependence of food production on petroleum, as well as using food crop products such as ethanol and bio-diesel as an (9) to petroleum; and global inflation; a substantial credit crisis leading to the drastic bankruptcy of large and well (10) investment banks as well as commercial banks in various, diverse nations around the world; increased unemployment; and signs of contemporaneous economic downturns in major economics of the world, a global recession.
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Directions (11-15): Pick out the most effective pair of words from the given pair of words to make the sentence/ sentences meaningfully complete.
Q11. The teacher must _________ the unique style of a learner in order to ______ it to the desired knowledge.
(a) advocate, direct
(b) perpetuate, develop
(c) appreciate, focus
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(a) equally, generate
(b) richly, downgrade
(c) suitably, ascribe
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(b) distinguished, loaded
(c) terrific, tempted
(d) meaningful, full
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(b) underestimated, declared
(c) accomplished, honoured
(d) impressive, assigned
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Posted: Feb 17, 2017
This week we talked with Chris Davis, a spring intern with the conference office. Chris talks about his last four years on the basketball court with Blackburn College and what he wants to do next.
Feature Friday is a weekly video interview series with student-athletes and coaches by the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The purpose is to show what it means to be part of NCAA Division III and get to know them outside of athletics.


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Objectives: The aim of this research was to validate Measuring Attitude Toward Smoking Scale among university students.
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Teachers are being asked to look out for signs of extremism in the children in their care and report it to the authorities. Stuff like this satirises itself, so all I could do was commemorate the moment with a cheap spot-gag. Moulding young minds, eh?
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India is fast emerging as a startup nation. In just over a decade, it has become one of the top 20 ecosystems in the world, sports unicorns and has startups developing solutions that are not only used in the local markets, but also used worldwide. It is a global hub attracting startups, corporates, investors and government bodies to create innovation for the world.
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To support the startup and innovation ecosystem in India, Techstars is launching the Techstars Bangalore Accelerator. Techstars Bangalore will support innovative startups across many sectors, stages and business models (B2B/B2C).
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India is not just one country but a mini continent. And technology is helping the country leapfrog and positively impact the socio-economic landscape. Startups are the center of this transformation. To understand this a little more, consider the fundamental shifts happening across the country.
Demographic Shifts:
India is a country of 1.3 billion people, with around 900 mil of them experiencing the "mobile only" world for the first time. This provides a rich and diverse canvas for innovation as India is not just one country but a mini continent. There are 22 official languages, and 400-500 regional ethnic sects. In this environment, "scale" has a very different meaning. The template for innovation here is unique and different, and India serves as an innovation gateway for the next 5 billion people who are leapfrogging into the technologically connected world.
Economic Shifts:
India has about 150-200 million (3/4th of the US) people who are globally mobile and live in the cities. They have the same preferences and habits as any in the western world. Alongside this, there are 300-400 million (a little over the size of US) who live in Tier-2 cities. They understand English but prefer their local languages. They are aspirational and fast embracing mobile and internet. They are the mobile only users who are driving online consumption and next generation models. Next to them is another 700-900 mil (twice the size of the US) people who live in the rural villages and have started getting access to technology in the past three years. This segment of the population lives in a highly constrained environment with lack of access to healthcare, education, financial systems and have limited social and economic mobility. Technology and innovation have the potential to dramatically impact this segment and shape a better future.
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India has a unique combination of domestic corporates, over 1000+ Fortune 2000 multinational companies, global system integrators, and government bodies looking at partnering with startups to accelerate innovation.


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Yep, me again!
As I've just said; I don't do halloween really but I just thought that I had better share this with you tonight as it fits the bill!
One of the things I discovered on the recent workshop was a really great ageing solution so I mixed up plenty and kept it in a jar. Obviously putting poison in a jam jar is not the best so I thought I'd better make sure that
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See you later guys. Have fun tonight.
Monday, 31 October 2011
5 comments:
- Cath Wilson said...
He, he - I don't do Hallowe'en either, but this is so much fun!! Excellent and a great imagination.
- 31 October 2011 at 21:33
- Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...
Love it, fabulous altered jar. Happy Hallween. Tracy x
- 31 October 2011 at 21:34
- Fuchsia said...
- 31 October 2011 at 21:37
- Artyjen said...
Fabulously ghoulish! LOL :)
xoxo Sioux
- 31 October 2011 at 21:46
- cat lacigale said...
this is excellent ! great idea ! I think no one can get confused
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With over 200 million views on YouTube, the Axis of Awesome return to the Gilded Balloon with their funniest show to date. This year the band are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a fun-filled hour of their greatest hits combined with some brand new material.
Having formed in 2006, the Axis of Awesome consists of three extremely talented Australians: Jordan Raskopoulos as lead vocalist, Benny Davis on guitars and vocals and Lee Naimo on keyboard and vocals. Each and every member of theband play to their own strengths and they all have something unique to offer.
Perhaps most famously known for their hit The 4 Chord Song' that went viral on social media, the Axis of Awesome performs comedic music that has the audience in hysterics from beginning to end. The flow of the show is perfect and the rapport between each of the band members is a joy to watch. Not only are these guys great musicians, they demonstrated through their funny ditties, a cleverness and sharp wit.
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A new member of the Coca-Cola family has arrived, and Australians will be the first in the world to experience it.
Coca-Cola Ginger is rolling out nationwide just in time for the Australian summer. Designed with curious taste buds in mind, the limited-edition flavor came about after research on the beverage preferences of Australians found ginger to be a significant trend.
"Ginger can have warm, aromatic notes," said Noemie Livain, brand manager,
Coca-Cola Ginger has the taste you love with a twist of ginger
From concept to completion, the new flavor was developed, tested and launched in less than six months.
The limited edition flavour has a ginger twist that is intriguing and refreshing
The limited edition flavour has a ginger twist that is intriguing and refreshing
Aussies' love of Asian fusion cuisine is a perfect complement to the new flavor, according to Livain. "Ginger works with a variety of flavors and is a lovely balance to Asian-inspired food, light salads and seafood," she said.
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23. Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
1. Jehovah is my shepherd. Although God, by his benefits, gently allures us to himself, as it were by a taste of his fatherly sweetness, yet there is nothing into which we more easily fall than into a forgetfulness of him, when we are in the enjoyment of peace and comfort. Yea, prosperity not only so intoxicates many, as to carry them beyond all bounds in their mirth, but it also engenders insolence, which makes them proudly rise up and break forth against God. Accordingly, there is scarcely a hundredth part of those who enjoy in abundance the good things of God, who keep themselves in his fear, and live in the exercise of humility and temperance, which would be so becoming. 531531 "Qui se contiene en la crainte de Dieu se selon la modestie et temperance qui seroit requise." — Fr. For this reason, we ought the more carefully to mark the example which is here set before us by David, who, elevated to the dignity of sovereign power, surrounded with the splendor of riches and honors, possessed of the greatest abundance of temporal good things, and in the midst of princely pleasures, not only testifies that he is mindful of God, but calling to remembrance the benefits which God had conferred upon him, 532532 "Mais rememorant les benefices qu'il repoit de luy." — Fr. makes them ladders by which he may ascend nearer to Him. By this means he not only bridles the wantonness of his flesh, but also excites himself with the greater earnestness to gratitude, and the other exercises of godliness, as appears from the concluding sentence of the psalm, where he says, "I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for a length of days." In like manner, in the 18th psalm, which was composed at a period of his life when he was applauded on every side, by calling himself the servant of God, he showed the humility and simplicity of heart to which he had attained, and, at the same time, openly testified his gratitude, by applying himself to the celebration of the praises of God.
Under the similitude of a shepherd, he commends the care which God, in his providence, had exercised towards him. His language implies that God had no less care of him than a shepherd has of the sheep who are committed to his charge. God, in the Scripture, frequently takes to himself the name, and puts on the character of a shepherd, and this is no mean token of his tender love towards us. As this is a lowly and homely manner of speaking, He who does not disdain to stoop so low for our sake, must bear a singularly strong affection towards us. It is therefore wonderful, that when he invites us to himself with such gentleness and familiarity, we are not drawn or allured to him, that we may rest in safety and peace under his guardianship. But it should be observed, that God is a shepherd only to those who, touched with a sense of their own weakness and poverty, feel their need of his protection, and who willingly abide in his sheepfold, and surrender themselves to be governed by him. David, who excelled both in power and riches, nevertheless frankly confessed himself to be a poor sheep, that he might have God for his shepherd. Who is there, then, amongst us, who would exempt himself from this necessity, seeing our own weakness sufficiently shows that we are more than miserable if we do not live under the protection of this shepherd? We ought to bear in mind, that our happiness consists in this, that his hand is stretched forth to govern us, that we live under his shadow, and that his providence keeps watch and ward over our welfare. Although, therefore, we have abundance of all temporal good things, yet let us be assured that we cannot be truly happy unless God vouchsafe to reckon us among the number of his flock. Besides, we then only attribute to God the office of a Shepherd with due and rightful honor, when we are persuaded that his providence alone is sufficient to supply all our necessities. 533533 "Que sa seule providence est suffisante pour nous administrer toutes nos necessitez." — Fr. As those who enjoy the greatest abundance of outward good things are empty and famished if God is not their shepherd; so it is beyond all doubt that those whom he has taken under his charge shall not want a full abundance of all good things. David, therefore, declares that he is not afraid of wanting any thing, because God is his Shepherd.
2. He maketh me to lie down in pastures of grass. With respect to the words, it is in the Hebrew, pastures, or fields of grass, for grassy and rich grounds. Some, instead of translating the word נאות, neoth, which we have rendered pastures, render it shepherds' cots or lodges. If this translation is considered preferable, the meaning of the Psalmist will be, that sheep-cots were prepared in rich pasture grounds, under which he might be protected from the heat of the sun. If even in cold countries the immoderate heat which sometimes occurs is troublesome to a flock of sheep, how could they bear the heat of the summer in Judea, a warm region, without sheepfolds? The verb רבף, rabats, to lie down, or repose, seems to have a reference to the same thing. David has used the phrase, the quiet waters, to express gently flowing waters; for rapid streams are inconvenient for sheep to drink in, and are also for the most part hurtful. In this verse, and in the verses following, he explains the last clause of the first verse, I shall not want. He relates how abundantly God had provided for all his necessities, and he does this without departing from the comparison which he employed at the commencement. The amount of what is stated is, that the heavenly Shepherd had omitted nothing which might contribute to make him live happily under his care. He, therefore, compares the great abundance of all things requisite for the purposes of the present life which he enjoyed, to meadows richly covered with grass, and to gently flowing streams of water; or he compares the benefit or advantage of such things to sheep-cots; for it would not have been enough to have been fed and satisfied in rich pasture, had there not also been provided waters to drink, and the shadow of the sheep-cot to cool and refresh him.


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Mark Colvin
1952 - 2017
A prominent part of the ABC for more than four decades as a reporter, correspondent and presenter, Mark was admired and respected by colleagues and audiences alike for his formidable intellect, sharp wit and absolute integrity.
His loss will be deeply felt in Australia and around the world, and especially by his mother, two sons and other family members.
ABC Managing Director Michelle Guthrie said: "For many Australians, Mark's steady and measured voice as host of PM brought them the essential news of the day and kept them informed about events of national and international importance.
"We will miss him enormously, and extend our thoughts to his family and friends."
Director, News Gaven Morris said: "Mark was one of Australia's finest journalists. He leaves an unfillable void as a journalist, a colleague and a friend.
"He was an important part of the ABC community as a mentor and teacher to young reporters and as a voice of wisdom and experience to many older ones. Our reporters and producers felt strengthened by his presence in the newsroom and emboldened by the sound of his voice on our airwaves."
All at the ABC extend our deepest condolences to Mark's family.
Statement from the family of Mark Colvin
Today we lost our beloved Mark.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Prince of Wales hospital, as well as the community, the ABC, his friends and colleagues, who have stood by him and supported his career and life.
At this moment of grief, we request the family be left to mourn in private.
Mark has asked that donations to the Prince of Wales Hospital Trust be made, in place of flowers.
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Mark Colvin first joined the ABC as a cadet in February 1974, after graduating from Oxford University.
He went to work on the newly-founded 2JJ (the precursor to triple j) and spent three years presenting news, interviewing and producing current affairs and documentary specials. A year as a TV news producer in Canberra followed, then a year as one of the first reporters (along with Jenny Brockie, Paul Murphy and Andrew Olle) on Nationwide.
In 1980, at the age of 28, Mark was appointed the ABC's London correspondent, travelling to cover such major stories as the American hostage crisis in Tehran and the rise of Solidarity in Poland. He returned to Australia in 1983 and was the founding presenter of The World Today on ABC Radio.
The following year, Mark went to Brussels as the ABC's Europe Correspondent, covering the events right across the continent as the Cold War began to thaw and Mikhail Gorbachev began the process that would lead to the lifting of the Iron Curtain. That meant, among other things, broadcasting live from the history-making Reagan-Gorbachev summits in Geneva and Reykjavik.
From 1988 to 1992, Mark was a reporter for Four Corners, making films on the French massacre of Kanaks in New Caledonia, the extinction of Australia's fauna, and the Cambodian peace process, among many others. His film on the Ethiopian famine won a Gold Medal at the New York Film Festival and was runner-up for an International Emmy Award.
In 1992 Mark was posted to London as the ABC's TV Current Affairs Correspondent, mainly reporting for Foreign Correspondent, The 7.30 Report and Lateline. His language skills and long European experience paid off in stories such as the rise of Jean-Marie Le Pen's National Front in France, the Balkans war, and the revelations of how corruption and organised crime had infiltrated Italy's post-war governments.
In 1994, after a visit to Rwanda and Zaire, Mark was taken ill with a rare autoimmune system disease, which nearly took his life. Many months in hospital followed.
Mark spent a further 18 months back in Europe before returning to Sydney in 1997 to take up the position of Presenter for ABC Radio's PM, interviewing many of Australia's political leaders and leading coverage of major international events such as the Arab Spring.
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STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) - Junior guard Kyle Bailey made four consecutive free throws in the final 16 seconds Friday night as Santa Clara held off University of the Pacific 78-72 at Spanos Center.
Bailey led four Santa Clara players in double figures with 16 points. Pacific freshman Christian Maraker led all players with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Bailey, who was 8 of 8 from the line, calmly sank two free throws after Demetrius Jackson (15 points) brought Pacific within 74-72 with 18 seconds left. Bailey then stole the ball from Jackson and made two more free throws with 10.7 seconds remaining to seal the victory.
Santa Clara, which led 41-27 at halftime, increased its lead to 47-29 on Cord Anderson's 3-point basket two minutes into the second half. The Broncos made nine of their first 12 3-point attempts and were 11 of 17 from beyond the arc for the game.
Pacific still trailed 60-45 with 8:31 remaining, but the Tigers went on a 16-2 run to draw within a point. Pacific then took its first lead since midway through the first half when Jackson made a 3-pointer to put the Tigers ahead 64-62 with 3:46 remaining.
But Santa Clara immediately responded with a follow tip-in by Brad Anderson, a driving layup and free throw by freshman Brandon Rohe (15 points) and a 3-pointer by sophomore Ethan Rohde. The Broncos then made their free throws after Pacific twice cut the margin to two points in the final 27 seconds.