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A bold new statement from La Aroma.
Enjoy Edicion Especial, a tasty new variety from La Aroma de Cuba. Carefully crafted by hand in Nicaragua by cigar artisan Jose 'Don Pepin' Garcia, the Edicion Especial is enchanting through and through. On the outside, a leathery Cuban-seed wrapper glistens with oils. Grown in the misty valleys of Ecuador, this flavorful leaf conceals a robust mixture of aged Cuban-seed long-fillers from the black, volcanic soils of Nicaragua. Together, these tobaccos produce a hearty experience layered with deep, toasty flavors. A silky bouquet smacks the palate with an earthy core of aromatic nuances supported by notes of cedar, leather, and white pepper. Medium to full-bodied, La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial is a satisfying, well-made cigar built for enjoyment.
In addition to a 93-point rating and 'Humidor Selection' honors, La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial was named one of the Top Cigars of the Year, numero four to be exact. The rating noted: "A very attractive belicoso with a great draw and even burn. Every puff is rich with coffee and cocoa notes, yet well balanced by cedary flavors and plenty of spice."
Built for enjoyment, top notch cigar.
Outstanding cigars!
What a good cigar. I do agree that there might be some inconsistant issues, but the least is still great. My recent purchase is perfect, smooth from the start (older box?) #2 robusto. The roll is not too tight or loose, but perfect with clouds of light gray smoke, even burn, and a kick that becomes apparent at 2". A bit pricey, but a total joy. Maybe a bit smoother in flavor than mi amore or mi amore reserve, but equal power. Hard to decide between ee and mi amore reserve. No way these are going to sit. As good or better than the best cubans I have experienced. Pull the trigger.
A fantastic cigar! The E.E. #55 is the cigar I like to enjoy. Just an all-around great cigar- another one I really like to keep in my humidor!
La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial #55 is one of my favorite cigars! I always like to have several of these in my humidor to enjoy on a special occasion! Well Done!
Exotic floral aromas, sweet cedar, a tart fruitiness and mild nuts round out this cigar. The belicoso has an oily habano wrapper that burns slow and even with an excellent draw. It starts out with full flavor and than mellows out with a mild zesty finish. A perfect multi dimensional summer cigar that goes great with ice tea and lemon.
To ME of MA, dude you know your smokes for sure but instead of the RP you mentioned replace that with the 601 green or the Diesel Shorty now you have a list of fine smokes. These are excellent burning, tasting and smelling indeed and should at least be in the top 20 cigars imho. You won't be disappointed if you try these, well worth the price and the wait!
Very solid and smooth. I like the band and how it was made. I ordered a bundle last week. Time will tell if I really like them but so far their great. I've seen these in the magazine a lot but never order them. You can't go wrong that's for sure.
Smoking one as I write. Has a lot of pepper at the start pretty smooth with tobacco flavor. Can't complain worth what you pay for . This one for sure in the top ten. These are a must buy. Try them.
I spent one fantastic hour and a half with the LADC EE No.5 the other night. Man, what a fine smoke. After an initial blast of spice and white pepper, the cigar quickly mellowed out to a beautifully toasty medium bodied stick. The burn and construction were perfect as you would expect from a cigar of this caliber;cool, smooth and delicious to the nub. I will buy nothing else until I can get some of these in my humidor. Many thanks to the BOTL that gifted me this cigar.
Picked up 5 belicosas on a Jambalaya a few weeks ago. Let them rest a little but I really couldn't wait to try one. The cigar is a masterpiece in appearance and construction and the fancy schmancy band doesn't hurt. Evenly packed with a beautiful wrapper and a perfect burn. Somewhat creamy with a spicy, white peppery finish. A little bitterness is present, but nothing a couple of months rest wouldn't cure. In fact this would be a great cigar to age for a year or two; I'll bet it would become unbelievable. I'm a huge Don Pepin Garcia fan, and this one is up there with his other finest efforts. The best comparison might be with the Serie JJ, but I think I prefer this. It's a little out of my price range, unfortunately, but if you've got the dough you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.
This is a hit and miss smoke. Wrapper is always flawless, but binder and filler occasionaly seems like it wasn't allowed to age properly. I have gotten around this a couple of times by allowing the cigar to rest for 6 months in the humi, but for the price this shouldn't have to be a standard practice. When this cigar is on, it is on. It is more toward the full bodied side of things, but not so much that it requires an "accomplished" pallet to enjoy. It has a nice draw (I don't get the box press or the I-press so if that is your thing the draw wouldn't be that great.) I am a robusto fan, so I haven't smoked any of the larger offerings, but this might be an answer to the filler and binder issues. All in all a good cigar, but you may have to let it rest a good while before smoking.
Hey C.I. and fellow herfers,I've been a fan of the standard (La Aroma De Cuba) so when I found out that they were doing a collaboration with Don Pepin Garcia I already knew these would be first rate-got a box of robustos and smoked a few and they were just exquisite .I'm letting the rest age and distracting myself with other cigars.Trying to imagine how they'll taste in 6mo. to a year.Thanks C.I. as always,RK
Another incredible creation from the master blender...havent had a stick by Pepin that I didnt want to eat,,,this one passes the test with flying colors,,,rich oily wrapper,,medium bodied,,spices flying through,,gonna need new fingerprints after this burner...if you havent tried it its a must have,,,this is my top 5,,,DPG Blue, 601 Red, Cubao, RP Edge, and the La Aroma EE, if any of those are on your list,,,then make this the latest edicion....
This is an incredibly smooth and refined cigar. Medium bodied through out with a complex flavor profile that amps up as you smoke it. Creamy and nutty with nice easy going spiciness. Additionally the construction and burn are perfect making this cigar a smoking pleasure from start to finish.
I'm a big time Pepin fan! And enjoy all of his spicy, peppery creations, and the( La Aroma de Cuba Edicion )Especial is no exception. This cigar shows it's spicy side off the bat, then morphs into a creamy, nutty, very flavorful smoke with a tad of pepper on the finish. Very smooth, very balanced. The aroma produced by the cigar is heavenly. This cigar is definately worked it's way into my top 5 favorite cigars. I would recommend this smoke to any fan of Med/Full bodied smokes.
Ah, another Pepin classic (La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial). This one isn't quite as spicy as some of his other blends, but this is a quality smoke nonetheless. The smoke is smooth and flavorful and the construction was flawless. One I plan to keep in the humidor for years to come!

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So much for the 1-seeds.
Half of the Final Four was decided Saturday night as both Butler and West Virginia overcame their lower seeds to punch their card to Indianapolis, continuing a chain of upsets that has made this year's NCAA tournament unlike any other.
Fifth-seeded Butler upended No. 2 seed and expert favorite Kansas State 63-56 Saturday in the first half of Elite Eight play, just days after it sent No. 1 seed Syracuse back to New York en route to the Final Four.
This will be the first time the Bulldogs, out of the Horizon League, have ever played in the national semifinals.
Butler star Gordon Hayward made a go-ahead layup with less than a minute to go in regulation against Kansas State, sparking a series of defensive stops and offensive plays for the Bulldogs that eventually put them up seven as the game ended.
Hayward finished with 22 points for Butler, whose stellar defense stifled K-State offensive machines Denis Clemente and Jacob Pullen, who were held to less than 30 points combined.
West Virginia followed Butler's upset with one of their own, besting No. 1 seed Kentucky 73-66 to earn their own ticket to the Big Dance.
WVU star Da'Sean Butler, known for his clutch play for the Mountaineers, scored 18 points, while Joe Mazzulla scored a career-high 17 points to lead Bob Huggins' squad over John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats.
The Wildcats suffered a night of poor shooting -- they were held to 4-of-32 from three-point land and went 16-29 from the foul line. Kentucky wunderkind John Wall, the freshman expected to carry his team to the Final Four, finished with 19 points and nine rebounds. Wall is expected to declare for the NBA draft.
West Virginia's win over the Wildcats means the Big East champions are in the Final Four for the first time since 1959, where they lost to California.
Sunday play will begin with fifth-seeded Michigan State against sixth-seeded Tennessee, the unexpected victors in a region that also included fallen giants No. 1 Kansas and No. 2 Ohio State.
Duke, the lone remaining No. 1 seed, will also square off Sunday against Baylor, a Texas team expected to challenge the Blue Devils for the win.


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Breakfast was a slice of banana bread (I ended up adding a little butter because it was dry), some peaches and a few blueberries. I drank a ton of water this morning because of last night's supper- I was so thirsty! (4 points)
We were out of milk (time for groceries!) so I had one of these instead of my usual iced coffee. (2 points)
No snacks on my first break today. It's funny because before I signed in to work, my stomach was growling. But the cappuccino must have taken care of my hunger because I was fine by break time.
I had a little bit of time to read my Fitness magazine because we were slow for a while, but then things picked up again and we were pretty busy!
For lunch, I had a sandwich thin pizza for 5.5 points. I also had more wax beans from the garden. They look like French fries in the picture, don't they?
For something sweet, I had 15g (1/2 serving) of Trader Joe's Orange flavored cranberries for 1 point. I LOVE these things!
No snacks again on my last break. But by the time I was done working, I was pretty hungry! But I was trying to save my points for tonight.
We went out to IHop. I was able to plan ahead, which always makes things go a lot better. I ordered off of the Ihop for me menu, which has a lot of great options! I had Whole Wheat French toast that came topped with bananas and along with egg beaters and 2 strips of turkey bacon. I added a little sugar free syrup. They have nutritional information listed, but it does not list fiber. So I counted this as 11 points, but it was probably lower if I had been able to factor in the fiber. Well worth the points and it only cost $4.19.
We went shopping for a wedding gift for a reception for tomorrow- nothing like waiting until the last minute! We also stocked up on groceries. We stopped at Sonic for dessert (this was planned too!).
This sundae is 10 points. For the first time in my life, I ate about half of it and decided not to finish it. This is a huge NSV for me, I don't know if it will happen again- but I hope it does! I counted it as 6 points.
So that's it for today! I stayed within my points- so very happy about that! But looking back, I really lacked in the fruits and veggies category. Probably because we didn't have anything left in the house before we got groceries tonight! Have a great weekend!


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It has been a hectic week working for Relay For Life. Gina has been working almost nonstop this week on Relay Sponsorships and team recruitment. The deadline to get signed up on a team is March 1st. We want to get as many people signed up as possible. The Relay event is not until April 17, but we have a deadline to sign up so that we can get the t-shirts printed in time. As of February 27 we have 25 teams that have signed up with over 250 participants. We are still hoping for a few more teams to sign up this weekend.
Fundraising has started in earnest. A number of teams will be having drawings at the Relay. Around town you can contribute to Relay For Life, and have a chance to win a Wii, A 32" LCD HDTV, A rifle, A deer stand, a BBQ smoker, or a tent. There is a most beautiful baby contest, bake sales, breakfasts, people going door to door, and even nursing home residents raising money for Relay For Life. Even in these tough economic times, I have seen that most people are still willing to contribute to worthy causes. Gina like to tell people "I know times are hard, but having cancer is harder".
If you are not aware of what Relay For Life is; Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that empowers everyone to help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission. Teams of people camp out at local high schools, parks, or fairgrounds and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relay For Life symbolizes the hope that people lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face the disease have support, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. Check out Relay For Life in your area. You can find an event near you by going here an putting in your zip code.
Friday, February 27, 2009
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Fund Raising Tips
1. Donate $20 yourself and ask four friends for $20 each
2. Ask 20 friends to donate $5 each
3. Ask 10 friends to donate $10 each
4. Send a letter to family and friends, explaining what Relay is and ask for a donation. Suggestion: Always ask for more than you expect. Example: If you want $25, ask for $50. Be sure to include a due date to send a donation.
5. Send a letter from your pet to family and friends. You might also want to send this out to your veterinarian.
6. Take a walk around your neighborhood. Knock on doors and ask your neighbors for their support.
7. Arrange a dress-down day at work. Anyone dressing down will have to pay. Be sure you have a sign that says, "Please excuse our appearance today, we are dressing down to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life." You could charge anywhere from $1 to $5 per person to dress down. You could arrange these on a weekly or monthly basis.
8. Arrange with the principal of a local school for baseball cap day. Usually caps are not allowed, however, for $1, once a month, a student could wear a baseball cap in class. Be sure to have a sign ready that says, "Caps for a Cure - you will see students today sporting baseball caps as a fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life."
9. Hold a can & bottle drive.
10. Collect donations by displaying cut-out suns and moons that are available through your American Cancer Society staff partner. These can be in honor or in memory of loved ones.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
An important part of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the celebration of nearly 11 million cancer survivors who are alive in the United States today. Survivors include anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Whether you are currently fighting your battle, or have been cancer-free for many years, you are a survivor. We also celebrate the many Caregivers who have provided countless hours of care and support.
Relay For Life is a special place for Survivors. Survivors are the main reason we continue to Relay. Survivors show us that we are making great strides in our fight against cancer, so we invite all survivors to come join us. We want to celebrate you during the opening ceremony of Relay, and invite you to walk in a special Survivors lap. If you would like to register to participate in this year's Survivor Lap & activities, please call Carol Lane at 479-216-3926. We will also honor survivors during the lighting of luminarias that shine to represent the hope for a future where cancer no longer threatens those we love.
More people are surviving cancer than ever before, and there are many reasons to celebrate. However, we know that more than 1.4 million people will be diagnosed with cancer this year and many will need a place to turn for inspiration, hope, and support. The American Cancer Society is the place to turn for help. No matter where you are in your cancer journey, The American Cancer Society offers free programs and services to help you through every step of the way. Call us anytime, day or night at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345). Whether it is getting you the information you need to make treatment decisions and better understand your disease, helping you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living with cancer, such as transportation and insurance issues, or connecting you with others who have been through the cancer journey for emotional support, we are here and we can help. The many programs and services we offer are made possible by donations raised from Relay For Life events nationwide. The Polk County Relay For Life event will be held at Janssen Park in Mena on April 17-18.
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Trudy Hightower is a woman who understands the importance of being at the right place at the right time. As administrative assistant to the Women's Center at Conway Regional, Hightower had experience with the Look Good...Feel Better program, but she never dreamed that she would one day be coordinating it.
"It was an accident that happened for a reason," says Hightower. "[At first] I was not sure I could do this, but when I saw those women smile I knew I could help others. We call them parties, because it feels like a party once we are finished."
Since 2002, Hightower has been coordinating Look Good...Feel Better at the Conway Regional Medical Clinic. Look Good...Feel Better is a program offered through a collaboration between the American Cancer Society, Personal Care Products Council Foundation, and the National Cosmetology Association. The program is designed around the concept that if someone with cancer can be helped to look good, their improved self-esteem will help them to approach their disease and treatment with greater confidence.
Hightower says that the program is a welcome break from treatment for many participants. "Every appointment these patients have is about their cancer, but with the Look Good...Feel Better program it is not about their chemo. It is a party about them and about feeling better. The transformations are awesome," she says.
A thyroid cancer survivor herself, Hightower knows the importance of having a support system. "My cancer was still encapsulated and was removed. I did not have to go through what many of these women do," she says. "The American Cancer Society is doing good things."
In 2003, Hightower won the American Cancer Society's award for "Patient Support Best Practice" and the "Women Mean Business" gala award in the management category in 2006-2007. She resides in Vilonia, Ark., with her husband and two daughters.
Look Good...Feel Better volunteers are licensed cosmetologists. The program is offered at no cost to participants. For more information about Look Good...Feel Better or how to volunteer, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org.
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Friday, February 6, 2009
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In 2007, an estimated 112,340 Americans were diagnosed with colon cancer and 41,420 with rectal cancer. More than 52,000 people were expected to die from the disease last year. Colon cancer is largely preventable if precancerous polyps are found and removed before they become cancerous. If colon cancer is found and treated at its earliest stage, the five-year survival rate is 90 percent.
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PK SeriesThe 17-strong 3U PK range has 115/230VAC switchable input voltage and single, bi-volt and tri-volt outputs with power ratings from 30 to 240 Watts. The units are convection cooled, improving system reliability, and feature remote on/off and powerfail. All outputs are adjustable and have automatic short circuit protection.
VP SeriesThe 80 and 150 Watt VP range features autoranging AC input, active power factor correction, power sharing between different voltage outputs, convection cooling and N+1 redundancy capability and are available with or without a front panel.
EC SeriesThe EC low cost alternative to the PK and VP range are housed in steel cassettes and are not fitted with a front panel.
GK SeriesThe GK range of 30 to 120 Watt DC-DC converters is produced in 3U and 6U versions; inputs are 12, 24 or 48VDC and outputs are single, bi-volt or tri-volt.
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There's a longtime love affair between gardeners and roses. But many roses are highly susceptible to black spot and other problems, while others can be finicky and fail to thrive. So keep the love alive with these rose selections. All of them are disease resistant, vigorous and so long-lived you can count on them for decades of beauty in your garden. We hope you'll find your soul mate among the types we've included in our list of the best roses. Unless noted, these roses flourish in Zones 5 to 9 and Zone 10 in the West.
- American Rose Society/Gaye Hammond
Best Low Maintenance - Knock Out
Sun, Zone 4
Introduced in 2000, the original red Knock Out quickly became the most popular garden plant in America. Branch out beyond the ubiquitous glowing red original with hot pink, blush pink, creamy yellow and sunset-hued Rainbow Knock Out. This carefree rose does have a catch, though: barely any scent.
Why we love it: As easy to grow as daylilies, Knock Out roses live up to their hype.
- American Rose Society/Neil Evans
Most Fragrant - Honey Perfume
Sun, Zone 6
This 4-foot-tall shrub rose lives up to its name. A floribunda type, its fragrant flowers grow in clusters, so you can pick a whole bouquet with one snip of the shears. As the blossoms age, they soften to a creamier hue.
Why we love it: In a vase or along a path, Honey Perfume won't let you pass without stopping to smell the roses.
- American Rose Society/Conard-Pyle Star Roses
Best Double - Orchid Romance
This 2011 shrub rose from the breeders of Knock Out combines sumptuous antique blossoms with modern disease resistance and an ever-blooming habit. The initial burst of color softens to a paler pink.
Why we love it: Old-fashioned beauty, delightful citrusy fragrance, easy to grow—this newcomer is a winner.
- GAP Photos/Rob Whitworth
Best Disease Resistant - Bonica
Sun to part shade, Zone 4
Perfect for nestling among your perennials or planting as a hedge, this one is just about indestructible. The first flush of bloom in summer is extravagant; later flowers are less profuse.
Why we love it: Bonica thrives in part shade, too, and you can't kill it with a club.
- American Rose Society/Jim Herring and John Mattia
Best Thornless - Zephirine Drouhin
Sun to part shade
Create your own rose-covered cottage with this vigorous, trouble-free climbing rose, a favorite for more than 150 years. Heavenly scented flowers peak in spring and again in fall. Ideal for a north-facing wall, it blooms in shade as well as sun.
Why we love it: No "Ouch!" when cutting a bouquet or when guiding the canes over your house or across an arbor.
- American Rose Society/Teresa Mosher
Best Shrub Rose - Mother of Pearl
About 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, this shrub rose blooms almost continually if you snip off spent flowers. Otherwise, it rests a bit before putting out new flowers, right up until heavy frost.
Why we love it: With color this delicious, Mother of Pearl is a natural for your perennial beds, where its never-ending bloom will fill in any dead spots as other flowers go in and out of bloom.
- GAP Photos/Mark Bolton
Best Antique - Madame Isaac Pereire
For the ultimate in romance, look to this antique French rose with its huge cupped blossoms and heady cloud of true rose perfume. Be on the lookout for black spot or rust, especially in humid regions.
Why we love it: Giant, sumptuous blossoms, vivid color and, most of all, that incredible fragrance—reason enough to take a gamble on this antique rose.
- American Rose Society/Rich Bear
Best Hybrid Tea - Mister Lincoln
All hybrid tea roses are susceptible to diseases, but Mister Lincoln is more resistant than most. Its velvety, richly perfumed flowers more than make up for ratty foliage later in the season. A climbing version is also available.
Why we love it: A classic deep red rose with an intoxicating fragrance, Mister Lincoln is simply beautiful in the garden or in a vase.
- American Rose Society/John Mattia
Best Climber - New Dawn
Sun to shade
Delicate in color but strong as an ox, New Dawn has been one of the most reliable roses ever since it was introduced in 1930. The main flush of blooms from late spring to summer is followed by occasional blossoms until frost. This rose blooms on old wood (last year's growth), so selective pruning and timing are key to success with New Dawn and other climbers.
Why we love it: This super-fast grower can cover an arbor in just a year or two. And it blooms happily in partial to nearly full shade.
- American Rose Society/Takao Nakano
Best Mini - Rainbow's End
Only 1 to 2 feet tall and wide, Rainbow's End is just the right size for containers or the front of your garden. Its flowers open yellow, blush red, then turn pink. If you fall in love with this rainbow, you may want to add the climbing variety, too.
Why we love it: Repeat blooms keep the color going all season.
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Most Fragrant - Honey Perfume
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Bill collectors have upped their game. They've added social media to their arsenal of tools. That's right, they're on Facebook, too!
"Normally, collectors use social media to locate people or see if there are any assets that might be collectable," notes Joel Winston with the Federal Trade Commission. "But we have received a few complaints about collectors who are using social media to either impersonate the person's friends or otherwise use it for harassment."
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For debt collectors who don't want to play by the rules, social media can be a powerful way to badger someone. They can post messages that let the world know you owe a debt — a clear violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Florida attorney Billy Howard, head of the consumer protection department at the law firm of Morgan & Morgan, calls social media "a dangerous weapon" that some debt collectors use to deliberately harass people.
"They're using Facebook because it adds that extra shock value. The more shocking, the more harassing, the more outrageous, the more these debt collectors get paid," Howard says. "What makes it so dangerous is you can contact somebody's family and friends very quickly and very easily, and you can set off a domino effect of panic that can be devastating."
That's what Melanie Beacham of Tampa, Fla., said happened to her. Beacham fell behind in her car payments by $362. To collect the debt, MarkOne Financial called and called. They also sent e-mail and text messages.
These practices are off limits for debt collectors
Harassment: Debt collectors may not harass, oppress, or abuse you or any third parties they contact. For example, they may not:
- Use threats of violence or harm.
- Publish a list of names of people who refuse to pay their debts (but they can give this information to the credit reporting companies).
- Use obscene or profane language.
- Repeatedly use the phone to annoy someone.
False statements: Debt collectors may not lie when they are trying to collect a debt. For example, they may not:
- Falsely claim that they are attorneys or government representatives.
- Falsely claim that you have committed a crime.
- Falsely represent that they operate or work for a credit reporting company.
- Misrepresent the amount you owe.
- Indicate that papers they send you are legal forms if they aren't.
- Indicate that papers they send to you aren't legal forms if they are.
Debt collectors also are prohibited from saying that:
- You will be arrested if you don't pay your debt.
- They'll seize, garnish, attach, or sell your property or wages unless they are permitted by law to take the action and intend to do so.
- Legal action will be taken against you, if doing so would be illegal or if they don't intend to take the action.
Source: Federal Trade Commission
Then, for some reason, MarkOne started using Beacham's Facebook account. They contacted friends and family members, asking them to have her call the company.
"I was irate," Beacham recalls. "I didn't want anyone to be in my personal financial business. It was very disturbing. It was hurtful. It was just horrible."
Beacham points out that not only had she agreed to a payment plan before MarkOne turned to Facebook, but they clearly knew how to contact her. They had her home and work phone numbers, they knew where she lived and they had her e-mail address.
"Facebook should be off limits," she tells me.
Beecham hired Howard, who sued MarkOne, claiming violations of both federal and Florida law. The complaint states that MarkOne has a corporate policy to contact individuals and their friends and family using Facebook "as a means to harass consumers and their families."
The lawsuit is still pending. But last month, a judge in Pinellas County, Fla., ordered MarkOne not to contact Beacham, her friends or family via Facebook or any other social networking site. The order (which MarkOne agreed to) is not an admission of any wrongdoing, and it cannot be used as evidence in the case.
Even so, Howard considers it a victory. He tells me this is the first ruling in the country where a judge has specifically banned a debt collector from using social media. Howard calls it "a big win" for Melanie Beacham and people across the country who want to protect their right of privacy.
Three weeks ago, Howard filed a second lawsuit against MarkOne. Another woman in the Tampa area claims the company "intentionally harassed and abused" her by using Facebook to request she call them, even though they had her phone number and knew where she lived and worked.
What does MarkOne have to say about all of this? I spoke to Walter Riehemann, the company's general counsel, who told me they do not comment on pending litigation.
Social media isn't totally off limits
Debt collectors can and do use the Internet to find people who owe money. What you have posted for public consumption on your Facebook or MySpace page, such as contact information, is fair game for anyone to see and use. So think about what you post, and use the tools available on your social media platforms to protect your privacy.
Bruce McClary with ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions says it's important that what you post on your site matches what you tell debt collectors.
"Don't post pictures of the new speed boat you just purchased or the great vacation you just took, and then tell the debt collector you're broke and don't have any money to pay them," McClary advises. "If you're caught in a bold-faced lie, you could be fast-tracking your way to court."
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ACA International is the trade association that represents third-party collection agencies. Mark Schiffman, the group's director of public affairs, tells me they advise their members about "the perils of using social media" and how careful they must be to follow both state and federal law.
"You can't write on someone's wall on Facebook. You can't harass. You can't threaten. The laws are pretty clear in that regard," Schiffman says. "These laws are not guidelines: They are laws. And we believe firmly that any debt collector who is breaking the law or not following the rules, deserves to be held accountable for their actions."
Is it time to rewrite the rules for fair debt collection?
On April 28, the Federal Trade Commission will host Debt Collection 2.0, a daylong public workshop in Washington, D.C., that focuses on the new technologies of debt collection. One of the panels will be on the use of social media. And attorney Billy Howard will be there.
When the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was written (back in 1977), e-mail, social networks and text messaging were not issues because they didn't exist. This technology gives debt collectors more ways to contact people. Does the law need to be modernized to deal with this?
For instance, should collectors be able to use text messaging? Remember, some people will pay the cost of that message. The issue is, when does the use of these new means of communication cross the line and become harassment?
"It's sort of a grey area right now," says the FTC's Joel Winston. "That's something we certainly want to explore."
More information:
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For more than 30 years, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) has celebrated National Drinking Water Week, recognizing the crucial role that a safe, reliable water supply plays in our everyday lives. This year, National Drinking Water Week will be held May 2-8, and will provide an opportunity for both water professionals and community citizens to promote awareness. The AWWA has suggested some general celebration ideas. To jumpstart the effort, we have also compiled a list of some of our favorite ways to celebrate.
#10 – Update your Facebook Status
Nowadays, social media is one of the most used ways to promote awareness surrounding any cause. You'd be surprised at how far a simple Facebook status update can go, especially if enough people participate. Alert your friends, create groups, and use this platform to organize events related to water awareness.
#9 – Watch a Movie
Not just any movie. Last week, we compiled a list of five must-watch water movies, all of which take an in-depth look at water issues that plague many people around the world. Invite some friends over and pop some popcorn. And instead of soda, drink water.
#8 – Go Camping
Celebrate alone or with friends in the wilderness. A closer look at nature will remind us of how crucial water is to our world – to the survival of plants and animals, and to the sustenance of our beautiful environment. Make sure you have access to clean drinking water while you're in the woods. This Katadyn MyBottle Personal Water Purifier will keep you hydrated on those long hiking trails.
#7 – Plant a Tree
After your camping trip, why not bring some of that nature home with you by planting a tree in honor of National Drinking Water Week. According to a recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, trees are natural filters that play a key role in purifying our water supplies. Your tree will serve as a reminder of the necessity of clean water to environmental sustenance.
#6 – Set up a Mall Kiosk
Call your local shopping mall and get permission to set up a mall kiosk for the entire week. Use it as an opportunity to promote awareness by handing out pamphlets and other promotional materials. You could also sell reusable water bottles and donate the proceeds to organizations that fund the creation of clean water supplies around the world.
#5 – Have a water gift exchange
Don't wait until Christmas to have your next employee party. Have one during National Drinking Water Week and include a gift exchange with "water" as the theme, where each person brings a "water-related" gift.
#4 – Host a water tasting
Instead of a wine tasting, why not do a water tasting using water from different sources – pitcher-filtered water, faucet-filtered water, tap water and even different bottled water brands. See if you can taste any differences.
#3 – Contests
AWWA suggests a variety of contests for kids, including book cover art, poster, essay, and coloring contests. Each of these can serve as educational tools, and prizes will motivate more kids to compete.
#2 – Host a Water Walk in Your Community
There are many annual walking events that promote awareness and raise money to find cures for diseases. Why not host a water walk to promote awareness about water, and raise money to fund the building of clean water supplies around the world?
#1 – Boycott the bottle
You may think we're biased, but this is our personal favorite way to celebrate. Maybe you don't have time to do any of the other things that we mentioned. That's okay. You can do your part by simply drinking filtered water for the entire week. Once you see how much money you save by not buying bottled water, you'll never go back.
Any other ideas? We'd love to hear them. Feel free to post them as comments below, and don't forget to take our latest poll: "How will you celebrate National Drinking Water Week?".


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Desired Color Scheme:
Open, but ideally not more than 3 colors.
Desired Style:
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Accepted File Formats:
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Better Living is distributing and retailing Scandinavian Designed furnitures and household goods.
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Response-Based Therapy Assessed By PET Scan in Treating Patients With Bulky Stage I and Stage II Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01118026
Recruitment Status : Active, not recruiting
First Posted : May 6, 2010
Last Update Posted : January 24, 2019
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|Condition or disease
|Drug: ABVD Drug: BEACOPP Radiation: radiation therapy
|Phase 2
This is single-arm phase II clinical trial of response-adapted therapy based on PET for bulky stage I and stage II Hodgkin lymphoma. A maximum of 123 patients will be entered to the study. The primary outcome of this study is progression-free survival (PFS), defined as the time from study entry to disease progression or death.
Primary Objective:
To determine the progression-free survival (PFS) at 36 months from enrollment for patients with bulky stage I and II Hodgkin lymphoma. All patients will begin treatment with ABVD. Patients who are PET negative after 2 cycles of chemotherapy will receive 6 cycles of ABVD without radiotherapy. Patients who are PET positive after 2 cycles of ABVD will then receive 4 cycles of escalated BEACOPP followed by IFRT. A comparison will be made of the 36-month PFS between patients who are PET positive and those who are PET negative following 2 cycles of ABVD.
Secondary Objectives:
- To evaluate the complete response (CR) rate of patients diagnosed with bulky stage I and II Hodgkin lymphoma following PET response-adapted chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy.
- To determine the predictive value of FDG uptake using various semiquantitative approaches, at baseline, after 2 cycles of ABVD and at completion of therapy.
- To determine the predictive value of volumetric vs. 2 dimensional (2-D) measurement changes on CT between baseline and after 2 cycles, at the end of chemotherapy (PET negative patients only) and after RT (PET positive patients only) and compare with PET parameters.
- To determine if changes in both qualitative and semiquantitative FDG-PET findings between baseline and after cycle 2, at end of chemotherapy (PET negative patients only) and after RT (PET positive patients only) with combination analyses with incorporating changes obtained from dedicated CT scans, correlate with response and PFS.
- To compare the predictive value of both qualitative and semiquantitative FDG-PET changes, 2-D and volumetric CT changes, and combinatorial analyses (PET+dedicated CT data) with molecular parameters, and conventional parameters, including IPS.
- To assess whether elevated baseline serum soluble CD30 (sCD30), IL10, CCL17, and CCL22 correlate with clinical response and PFS.
- To assess whether persistent or recurrent elevation of serial serum sCD30, IL10, CCL17, or CCL22 correlate with relapse/progression or PET scan results.
- To confirm independently useful tissue biomarkers (bcl-2, MAL, FOXP3, CD68, GzB) for risk stratification in patients with bulky stage I and II Hodgkin lymphoma treated with this regimen.
- To compare mediastinal bulk on standing PA and lateral chest x-ray (> 0.33 maximum chest diameter) with chest CT (mass > 10 cm).
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 3 months for 1 year, every 6 months for 2-3 years, and then once a year for a maximum of ten years from the time of entry on the study.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|101 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Phase II Trial of Response-Adapted Therapy Based on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for Bulky Stage I and Stage II Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL)
|Actual Study Start Date :
|September 2010
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|August 2020
Experimental: ABVD +/- BEACOPP + radiation
Patients receive ABVD administered by intravenous (IV) infusion on days 1 and 15 of each cycle. A cycle is considered 28 days. Patients receive a total of two cycles.
Patients undergo a PET scan following two cycles of ABVD. If the PET scan is negative, then the patient will receive four more cycles of ABVD (a total of 6 cycles of ABVD). If the PET scan is positive, then the patient receives four cycles of escalated BEACOPP for 21 days (a total of 4 cycles).
3-6 weeks after BEACOPP therapy, patients receive radiation therapy for 5 days per week (a total of 3.5 weeks).
All patients will be followed for a maximum of ten years.
Drug: ABVD
doxorubicin 25 mg/m^2 IV bleomycin 10 units/m^2 IV vinblastine 6 mg/m^2 IV dacarbazine 375 mg/m^2 IV
Drug: BEACOPP
bleomycin 10 units/m^2 IV on Day 8 etoposide 200 mg/m^2 IV on Days 1, 2 and 3 doxorubicin 35 mg/m^2 IV on Day 1 cyclophosphamide 1250 mg/m^2 IV on Day 1 vincristine 1.4 mg/m^2 IV on Day 8 procarbazine 100 mg/m^2 orally on Days 1-7 prednisone 40 mg/m^2 orally on Days 1-14
Radiation: radiation therapy
- Progression-free survival at 36 months from enrollment [ Time Frame: Up to 36 months ]
- Complete response rate [ Time Frame: Up to 8 weeks ]
- Standard uptake values (SUVs) for target sites measured at baseline, after course 2, and after completion of therapy [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ]
- Determination of the optimal cutoff for absolute decrease in maximum SUV body weight (SUVbw) and SUV lean body mass (SUVlbm), relative uptake in tumor vs various reference anatomic sites, IHP criteria as well as various cutoffs for post-therapy maxim ... [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ]
- Volumetric vs 2-dimensional (2-D) measurement changes for target lesions between baseline and after course 2, at the end of chemotherapy, and after IFRT [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ]
- Comparison of qualitative and semiquantitative fludeoxyglucose-PET findings/changes, 2-D and volumetric CT changes, and combinatorial analyses (PET + dedicated CT data) with molecular parameters and conventional parameters [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Documentation of Disease:
Histologically documented Hodgkin lymphoma subclassified according to the WHO modification of the Rye Classification and staged according to the modified Ann Arbor Staging Classification system.
- Patients must have clinical stage IA, IB, IIA or IIB.
- Patients with "E" extensions will be eligible if all other criteria have been met.
- Nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma is excluded.
- Core needle biopsies are acceptable if they contain adequate tissue for primary diagnosis and immunophenotyping. Fine needle aspirates are not acceptable. If multiple specimens are available, please submit the most recent. Failure to submit pathology materials within 60 days of patient registration will be considered a major protocol violation.
- Patients must have a mediastinal mass > 0.33 maximum intrathoracic diameter on standing postero-anterior chest x-ray or mass measuring > 10 cm in its largest diameter.
- Second Malignancy: No "currently active" second malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancers. Patients are not considered to have a "currently active" malignancy if they have completed therapy and are considered by their physician to be at less than 30% risk of relapse.
Prior Therapy - Patients may have had one cycle only of ABVD prior to enrolling on study. No other prior treatment (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) for Hodgkin lymphoma is allowed. If patient has had one cycle of ABVD, in order to be eligible to enroll on CALGB 50801, the patient must have had all of the following tests prior to starting the first cycle of ABVD:
- LVEF by ECHO or MUGA
- PFTs (including DLCO/FVC)CT scan (neck*, chest, abdomen, pelvis)
- FDG-PET/CT scan
- Chest X-ray, PA & Lateral
- CBC, differential, platelets
- Serum creatinine
- Glucose
- Alkaline phosphatase
- Bilirubin
Patients with a negative FDG-PET/CT scan do not need to have had a dedicated neck CT scan prior to starting the previous cycle of ABVD.
- ECOG Performance status 0-2.
- LVEF and DLCO - LVEF by ECHO or MUGA within institutional normal limits unless thought to be disease related. DLCO ≥ 60% with no symptomatic pulmonary disease unless thought to be disease related.
- HIV Infection - Patients with known HIV must have a CD4 count > 350 and be on concurrent antiretrovirals. Patients with a history of intravenous drug abuse or any behavior associated with an increased risk of HIV infection should be tested for exposure to the HIV virus. An HIV test is not required for entry on this protocol, but is required if the patient is perceived to be at risk.
- Pregnancy Restrictions - Non-pregnant and non-nursing. Due to the teratogenic potential of the agents used in this study, pregnant or nursing women may not be enrolled. Women and men of reproductive potential should agree to use an effective means of birth control.
- Age Restricitions - Age 18 - 60 years
Initial Required Laboratory Data:
- ANC ≥ 1000/μL
- Platelet count ≥ 100,000/μL
- Serum Creatinine ≤ 2 mg/dL
- Bilirubin* ≤ 2 x upper limit of normal
- AST ≤ 2 x upper limit of normal* - In the absence of Gilbert's disease
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01118026
|Study Chair:
|Ann S. LaCasce, MD
|Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
CDR0000669076 ( Registry Identifier: PDQ (Physician Data Query) )
NCI-2011-02034 ( Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trials Reporting System) )
|First Posted:
|May 6, 2010 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|January 24, 2019
|Last Verified:
|January 2019
stage I adult Hodgkin lymphoma
stage II adult Hodgkin lymphoma
adult favorable prognosis Hodgkin lymphoma
adult lymphocyte depletion Hodgkin lymphoma
adult lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma
adult mixed cellularity Hodgkin lymphoma
adult nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma
adult unfavorable prognosis Hodgkin lymphoma
Hodgkin Disease
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Lymphatic Diseases
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
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Antineoplastic Agents
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antirheumatic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
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Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Myeloablative Agonists
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
Topoisomerase II Inhibitors
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An Okaloosa County man has been charged with firing his gun after watching a documentary on Adolf Hitler.
A sheriff's office report says 28-year-old Joseph Ryan Dobson was arrested Tuesday. He's charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without the intent to kill and discharging a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. It's not immediately known if he has an attorney.
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Authorities say Dobson pointed a gun at his fiance and a friend after watching the video. He then pointed the gun to the ceiling and fired two shots.
Deputies who responded to the scene found Dobson "highly intoxicated."
No one was injured.
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New Best Sellers!Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Come check out the latest additions to the Best Seller collection. This includes the items listed below-click on the title and you'll be directed to a review on Amazon. Happy reading!
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The Mt Washington Valley Ice Fest will be here before you know it. Make your plans now!
http://www.climbrumney.com/upcoming-events/Jay Knower of the Rumney Climbing Association passed me the following information:Attention all Rumney climbers!The Rumney Climbers Association (RCA) will be removing all the fixed draws from Waimea on December 7th. This will be a coordinated effort undertaken by locals concerned about the safety of the fixed draws on the cliff. It is by no means an ethical statement--it's mainly motivated by concerns for safety.If you have fixed draws on Waimea, consider removing them prior to the removal day. The draws will be cataloged according to route and may be claimed by contacting the RCA.
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Hannah Mikles had a goal and two assists and Katie Brown had a goal and an assist as the Chico High girls soccer team notched a 4-0 win against Enterprise on Thursday in a first round of the Northern Section Division I playoffs.
After a sluggish start, the Panthers scored in the 20th minute. With the first corner kick of the game, Katie Brown offered a high-arching kick into the box that Mikles headed into goal. The score remained 1-0 at the half, with Chico having numerous scoring opportunities that were turned away by a stout Enterprise defense.
In the second half, the Panthers settled in and put the game away with goals from Cassidy Murphy, Shelby Hiler and Brown. Neala Cronin assisted on the goal by Hiler. The Panthers defense held Enterprise without a shot and goalie Emily Nava recorded the shutout for Chico (14-3-1).
The third-seeded Panthers next play in a semifinal at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Red Bluff.
Paradise 2, Foothill 0
Sarah Gomez and Ali Rank scored goals to help the Bobcats get the win.
Goalie Kaylah Kempleton recorded six saves for Paradise (14-6). Coach Rachel LeDuc credited the team for their strong defensive play. Paradise will play in the semifinals Tuesday against top-seeded Pleasant Valley.
Pierce 2, Hamilton 0
The Braves saw their season come to an end with a loss to Pierce. Hamilton (6-6-5) fell behind when Pierce scored a goal in the last minute of the first half.
The Braves came back strong but were unable to put the ball into the net.
"I am really proud of our team, they left it all on the field today," said Hamilton coach Merced Najera.
Gridley 4, Anderson 0
Rodrigo Olmos and Juan Velasquez each scored two goals and recorded a goal apiece to provide all the offense Gridley needed.
The Bulldogs' defense allowed only two shots all game and senior goalkeeper Alfredo Martinez recorded his sixth shutout of the season.
Gridley (13-8-2) play Tuesday at Orland in the semifinals.
Butte 53, Redwoods 46
The Roadrunners closed the game with a 12-5 run to pull away from host Redwoods after the game was tied at 41.
Kenneth McMillian, a Chico High graduate, scored 22 points for Butte (10-13, 4-4 Golden Valley Conference). No other Roadrunner scored more than six points in the defensive struggle.
The game was tied at 24 at halftime, but Butte fell behind after Redwoods opened the second half with an 8-0 run. But the Roadrunners rallied, tying the game at 41 before completing the comeback to get the win.
Butte plays its final home game of the season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday against Lassen.
Butte 62, Redwoods 57
Darian Pruis scored 16 points as she made five 3-pointers and Tanisha Colbert added 13 points to help the Roadrunners overcome Redwoods and get a win on the road.
Karlee Burns had 11 points and Amyah Clark pulled in 13 rebounds for Butte (6-15, 3-5 Golden Valley Conference).
Butte 9, Sac City 6
The 20th-ranked Roadrunners won at home, beating Sac City, ranked No. 11 in the latest poll.
Braxton Phillips and Jake Pott each hit home runs for Butte (4-3), which plays at Sac City at 2 p.m. today before the teams return to the home of the Roadrunners for a 1 p.m. game Saturday.
Pott drove in three runs and was 2 for 4. Phillips also was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Darin Schroeder was 2 for 5 with a double. Zeke Colby was 2 for 4.
Pitcher J.D. Doran (2-0) entered in the sixth inning and went three innings, striking out three and allowing three hits to get the win in relief.


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U.S. to Banks: Arm Yourselves Against Hacktivists
Regulators are warning banks to better-arm themselves against the online threat from hackers, organized crime and hactivist groups. Michael Crittenden reports on the News Hub.
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... the the ... U S regulators wanting banks to bolster the cybersecurity against equaling the threat from practice all the nice crime and activist groups ... will have back and mall right and right now on the New Saab good afternoon and welcome I'm Simon Constable ... with more on this story is the will Street dolls and Michael preventing comes to us now from Washington areas ... Michael exactly a exactly one of the government's eyeing ... but the message from Washington as banks of all sizes from the big it's like JPMorgan BankAmerica Sears most local banks ... need to be read these attackers ... of criminals from abroad ... you know these these hacking groups they're targeting banks banks have access to critical information obviously ... credit card numbers ... customer information ... aam and we have to worry about the financial system as a whole ... now after one of the financial system of on hold you say ... not just because money might get stolen because they could be de stabilize to me talking back about things like maybe from all the countries Swedbank elements ... bought on getting the banks with that nasty viruses things like that is that as of right ... yet exactly right just like we worry about other countries are in our energy infrastructure ... we have to worry about ... countries starting ... our financial infrastructure as well you can imagine a situation where the L A hackers um sponsored by maybe a rogue state ... try to freeze the financial system knowing can access money ... yes it's a very it to be very destabilizing for the economy and that's the that's a concern radio intercepts look at Pombo some of the ... regulators have been having meetings with thanks to tell them and I'm full of flash was used in town to ... you know basically spruce things up right ... I'm a I think this is an ongoing process for some time ... but during the financial crisis obviously people are focused elsewhere in and as we seem that the anti money laundering and some these other issues that may be dead on the back burner ... regulators want banks to focus on these issues these are ... big issues they want top executives at the old banks of all sizes to focus on this ... to make sure that they have the systems in place ... and that ... the government itself is great to deal with such a thing of the help of banks and that ... the government need to work together to make sure that were ready for any potential attack ten and is a quote from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ... courtyard to think of cyber risk is Palm Beach Oval role risks annual bank amounts merrily event them ... on senior critical infrastructure officer was also the Treasury's write about this that um I'm a bit Department of Homeland Security ... eyes and ... hands in the trash and get that sorted the Treasury and the fact I mean a lot of organizations and to regulate of banks ... on every war aides about this right ... pray exactly and in this touches upon ... you know everything from the National Security Agency ... to the other Fed like you said I mean he is the of this touches ... the economy touches all aspects obviously of the Bruins everyday life ... and so the of this pixel of Coronation among the government takes a lot of Coronation ... among the financial system banks have to work with each other and in this isn't a competitive issue among banks banks have to share this information as well ... so that if you know you're under attack you need to make sure that you know the company's TV business with your counterparties ... you know other trading firms are under the same attack so this is ... yet to serve a group effort and I think that's the way regulators say ... it is a perfect time as someone points out that ... they will now roll banks anymore through the front door they have extensive in the cycle well ... interesting stuff thank you Brian much Michael Pratt and we appreciate your time ...


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A new search is available on Florida's Sex Offender Registry allowing citizens to look for sex offenders who are working, living or going to school on college campuses and institutions of higher learning throughout Florida.
After legislation sponsored by Florida State Senator Eleanor Sobel, the 2013 Florida Legislature allocated funding for FDLE to create a University Search as part of Florida's existing public website registry, http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do
�To enhance public safety and in the spirit of cooperation, the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Florida Sheriffs have created greater public awareness of sexual predators on our post-secondary campuses,� said sponsor Sen. Eleanor Sobel.
�It�s important that each of us remains aware of our surroundings,� said FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey. �With that in mind, the sex predator/offender campus-search function is a valuable source of public safety information.�
Florida's registration law requires sex offenders and predators to report higher education enrollment, employment or vocational activities to local sheriffs' offices. Florida Sheriffs' Offices provide this information to the institution or university and to FDLE for inclusion in the public on-line registry.
Using the University Search, citizens can obtain a list of all sex offenders at a particular institution or campus. Links are included within the search to display the offender�s photograph, offense, and residential information.
"Sex offenders in our system of higher education are a harsh reality. Helping to provide Florida's students the most efficient tools to identify and inform themselves about potential threats in their lives was a logical next step for me," said Sen. Eleanor Sobel.
FDLE encourages all colleges, universities and post-secondary institutions to add the sex offender registry link, flsexoffender.org, to their school websites to assist students and parents in taking advantage of this new search.
There are more than 60,000 sex offenders and predators on Florida's Sex Offender Registry and more than 600 have active registration information involving postsecondary institutions. To search Florida's Sex Offender Registry, visit http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do or visit FDLE's website.


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DMU LIVE coming at you live, from Melbourne's leading dance music station Kiss FM, Wednesday from 7:00pm with hosts Lucca Tan & Danielle Siers.
Tonight's special guest is Jules David.
Don't forget we will also be streaming the studio shenanigans via Facebook so check the Kiss FM Facebook page during the show.


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PORTSMOUTH — This year's Strawbery Banke Candlelight Stroll Gingerbread House Contest demonstrated the same positive progress in home construction as the rest of the Seacoast as 44 entrants crafted a sugary village of homes, a church, a lighthouse and other fanciful buildings.
The creations overflowed the museum Visitor Center and entranced the thousands of visitors who attended the 33rd Annual Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke.
Museum special events designer Kathleen Churchill noted, "Our 21st annual Candlelight Stroll Gingerbread House Contest brought in so many wonderful and creative entries, it was very hard for our community panel of judges to pick winners. For us, the enthusiasm and hard work so evident in each creation make for a winning contest each year. Many thanks to everyone who participated and all who made the process and the display so enjoyable."
This category features houses by individual adults and adult groups. The winner receives a complimentary companion membership to Strawbery Banke Museum.
— First Place: A Fall Snow by Andrew Thorne. A dusting of snow covers a farm still bringing in the harvest.
— Second Place: O Tannenbaum by Amy Mastronardi & Carl Neunaber. Cookies create the tree, ornaments, and presents of this design.
— Third Place: 9 Hollow Tree Lane – A Fairy's Winter Cottage at Strawbery Banke by Kate Gilbert & Beth Cavalier. A quaint little house tucked in by a tree stump.
Honorable Mentions:
— Cozy Log Cabin by "The Maids" Gang! A nice little log cabin for spending a cozy night.
This category features entries constructed by children with or without family members help. The first place winner receives family memberships to Strawbery Banke Museum.
— First Place: Back Channel Lobster Shack by Sophie, Olivia, Alice, Molly, Lucy, & Parents. A gingerbread man fishing off the dock while many gummy fish swim nearby.
— Second Place: Peace on Earth by Jesse DeWeese-Boyd & Company. A VW bus has a Christmas tree ready for delivery.
— Third Place: West Quoddy Lighthouse – Lubec, Maine by Dale & Kira McKibben. Mother and daughter turned to a local lighthouse as inspiration this year.
— Third Place: Santa's Lunch Box by Iara, Linus, Augusta, & Val. Mrs. Claus worked hard so Santa & his reindeer have sancks for Christmas Eve.
Honorable Mentions:
— Enchanted City by Aida DeWeese-Boyd & Company. Pegasus rests under a tower in this creative display.
— Christmas at the Yellow Brick Road by Meghan Robichaud. An edible scene at the beginning of the Yellow Brick Road.
— Santa's Cool Sleigh Car by Olivia, Isabel, & Henry. The version allows Santa to get around in all sorts of weather.
— A Lemon Christmas by Victoria Robichaud. Animal crackers perform on a multi-tier stage of yellow.
— Gumball Cottage by Tariku Neunaber. A bright creative little house that lives up to its name.
— Christmas on the Farm by Emerald, Aavery & Brenda Mundt. A family of gingerbread men mind this farm.
— My First Gingerbread House by Olivia Carter. A 3-year-old has fun with some seasonal creativity.
— Santa's Vacation Home by Kerri, Shea & Paul Jenkins. Santa's warm weather beachside retreat.
— The Sugar Plum Saltbox by Lindsay & Laura Paris. A modest but adorable little creation.
This category features house constructions by school and youth groups. The winning group receives a gift bag of items from the Strawbery Banke Museum Store and a free family admission to Strawbery Banke Museum.
— First Place: the Polar Express By Girl Scout Troop #229: Kelly, Lindsey, Andrea & Alecia. A very full train is getting ready to deliver toys.
— Second Place: Angels Playing in the Snow by Brownie Troop # 12985. Eleven girls are making snow angels around the fire at camp.
— Third Place: Mr. Sprinkles' House by CJ Neunaber & Colin Moyer. Living up to its name the yard is full of sprinkles surrounding the pretzel log cabin.
Honorable Mentions:
— Winter Wonderland by Kyla McLaughlin & Lindsey Reynolds. A house covered in red, green & white for the holidays.
— Hansel & Gretel by Ava Van Scoy & Isaac Soucy. A lovely version of the house that drew the two children in.
— Candy Valley by Katlyn Batchelder & Emma Chisholm. A nice bench sits out front of this house.
— Winter Wonderland by Rachel Sanderson & Sydney Phifer. A pond, snowman & pen of geese surround this house.
— Christmas Eve by Aimee Johnson & Zoey Larson. Marshmallows create the soft snow in the yard around this house.
— Candy Land by Kenzie Casey & Riley Landry. A fire pit, pond, and a pile of snowballs await visitors.
— Sprinkles' Farm by Lauren Sanderson & Anna Craig. A rainbow of colors covers this farmhouse.


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With population estimates of Sumatran rhinos (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) reduced to less than 100 individuals, a ground-breaking agreement to save the Critically Endangered species was reached today between representatives of the Indonesian and Malaysian governments. The agreement was formed at a summit convened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC), involving a wide range of international and national organisations.
This is the first time the two countries join their efforts to address the dire state of the species, of which the last wild populations are believed to survive in Sumatra, western Indonesia and Sabah, Malaysia. The two governments now need to formalize the collaboration and agree on the next steps to tackle the Sumatran rhino crisis. Experts gathered at the summit have made a proposal for a two-year emergency action plan as an immediate follow-up to the event.
"Serious steps must be taken to roll back the tide of extinction of the Sumatran rhino," says Widodo Ramono, Executive Director of Yayasan Badak Indonesia (YABI). "This could be our last opportunity to save this species and, by working together as a collaborative unit, internationally and regionally, with an agreed vision and goals, a glimmer of hope has been clearly demonstrated. We need to act together urgently, hand in hand, replicating some of the inspirational successes of other conservation efforts and aim to stop any failures that might impede progress."
"We would like to reiterate Sabah's commitment and our willingness to further discuss with Indonesia opportunities to exchange reproductive cells of the species, move individual rhinos between our countries and to employ advanced reproductive technology as a parallel initiative in the Sumatran rhino captive breeding programme," says Datuk Dr Laurentius Ambu, Director of the Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah, Malaysia.
More than 130 rhino experts, scientists, government officials and representatives of non-governmental organizations from around the world gathered in Singapore this week to find solutions to the Sumatran rhino crisis, drawing on lessons learnt from previous conservation successes of other rhinos and species such as the Californian Condor, the Black-footed Ferret and Hawaiian forest birds.
"The Sumatran Rhino Crisis Summit has been transformational by bringing together the two governments whose representatives committed to positive and proactive bilateral collaboration which is critical for saving this enigmatic species," says Mark Stanley Price, Chairman of the IUCN SSC Species Conservation Planning Sub-Committee. "Huge progress has been made in specifying the resources needed to improve rhino surveys, security and monitoring. We have also explored the potential of new technologies and the role of integrating the management of wild and captive individuals."
The Sumatran rhino is the smallest and last form of the two-horned rhino in Asia that has lived on the planet for 20 million years. It is one of the world's rarest rhino species. Two rhino subspecies, the Western Black rhino (Diceros bicornis longipes) and Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus – a subspecies of the Javan rhino – have officially been declared extinct since 2010.
For more information or to set up interviews, please contact:
Ewa Magiera, IUCN Media Relations, m +41 79 856 76 26, email@example.com
Participants at the Sumatran Rhino Crisis Summit:
IUCN SSC, Borneo Rhino Alliance (BORA, Malaysia), Land Empowerment Animals People (LEAP, Malaysia), Fauna and Flora International (FFI Indonesia), Rhino Foundation of Indonesia (YABI), Indonesian Zoo and Aquarium Association (PKBSI), International Rhino Foundation (IRF), Leuser International Foundation (LIF, Indonesia), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS Indonesia), Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), WWF and SOS Rhino US, YABI (Yayasan Badak Indonesia), IUCN SSC Asian Rhino Specialist Group.
The event was hosted by Wildlife Reserves Singapore Group (Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Safari) at Singapore Zoo, while Sime Darby Foundation, WWF, IUCN SSC, IRF, PKBSI and TSI provided funds and resources.


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JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - He's charged with an unusual crime. A man arrested for a DUI on a horse.
It's a crime that sheriff's deputies in Jessamine County say was a first for them, but the man who's charged in the case says he just as shocked as authorities.
"I had know idea you could be arrested for something like this," Danny Reynolds said.
Reynolds, 55, said he was trail-riding with some friends on John Watts Road near his home when he had to stop and take a break.
"I'm severely diabetic, so I stopped to eat some crackers to bring my sugar levels down when the deputy arrived and told me to get off my horse," he said.
Reynolds admits to drinking a couple of beers. "I normally don't drink, but we were celebrating my son's birthday."
He claims his diabetes made him light-headed when the deputy told him to get down, and that's why he staggered, not because he was drunk.
"The deputy said he wasn't going to arrest me until I started to stagger," Reynolds said. "That's when he placed me under arrest and took me to jail."
According the arrest citation Reynold's blood alcohol level was two-times over the legal limit. The arresting deputy stated "Upon a search of his pockets I located a package of rolling papers and a baggie of marajuana."
The deputy went on to say "Subject (Reynolds) had several beers in his saddle bag and a mason jar which he identified as moonshine.
"I've never seen it and I've been on the department for 23 years," said Chief Deputy Allen Peel, with the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office.
"It's a very unique case," said Peel. "But he could have swerved into a car, causing danger to himself and others."
"I really didn't mean to cause any harm," Reynolds said. "I definitely learned my lesson and I hope other riders pay attention."
Reynolds is charged with non-motor vehicle under the influence, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He will answer to the charges in two-weeks.
Kentucky law (KRS 189.520) prohibits the operation of a non-motorized vehicle (a vehicle that is not a motor vehicle) while under the influence of intoxicants or substance which may impair a person's driving ability. That includes, those who are riding horses, bicycles, skateboards, etc.


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(I work for a large cable company that has recently switch a few stations from analog to digital format, freeing up space for more channels and internet bandwidth. I work at one of the retail stores where customers can pick up adapters to get the channels back.)
Me: "Hi! How are you today?"
Customer: "Where the f*** did Lifetime go?"
Me: "Oh! You must be talking about our digital switch over. Basically, we've switched these channels over and we're giving out these adapters to get them instead, and they're free until 2015."
Customer: "Why would you do this anyway? You people are always doing this; you're always trying to screw the customer!"
Me: "Actually, ma'am, this is to allow for more channels, faster internet speeds, and future technologies as we get them, so it's really for your benefit."
Customer: "The internet is for the devil!"
Me: "I'm sorry?"
Customer: "The internet is for the devil! I won't use it!"
Me: "Well… I know that a lot of other people use the internet for business and school and for other good purposes, but I can understand where you're coming from. Would you like to pick up your adapter today?"
Customer: "No, I think I'm just going to get dish. You charge too much anyway. How does that dish work?"
(I play it cool, and explain how it works and the differences between the services as unbiased as I can be.)
Customer: "Ok, I'll have to think about it all. I'm not sure what I want to do. Everyone's screwing me over. I'm going to be dead soon, did you know that I was dying? Yep, I won't be here next year. Then when I was pulling in here that a**hole cut me off. Can you believe the nerve? He almost killed me? I f***ing flipped him off. I wish he'd tried following me. I'd have shown him something if he started following me. Just like those d*** kids going 80 miles an hour down my road!"
(This continues for another 10 minutes without pause. However, at the end of everything she got everything off her chest and I actually got a smile out of her at the end! I claim victory.)