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From rookie camp….
Went to rookie camp today, and watched a lot of veterans instead. Virtually the entire Avalanche veteran roster is practicing daily out at South Suburban. Show up with a pen and paper and you can easily get an autograph, folks.
Joe Sakic and Co. looked like they had a good time at the other side of the building, while the rookies skated in front of management types. The goal of the day was not scored by No. 19, though; it was by Brian Willsie, whose rooftop backhander from the left side beat Andrew Raycroft and elicited howls for about 30 seconds from all participants – all except Raycroft, who angrily transported the puck back out of the net.
I talked for a while to 2006 first-round pick Chris Stewart, for a story which should run Wed., but maybe Thurs. instead, and he said he is hungry to make up for last year's early dismissal from Avs camp. This is a kid who is still only 20 years old, who looks in great shape and seems to have a good attitude. He kinda-sorta admitted that he might not have worked hard enough at camp last year, and wants to be the surprise story of camp this time – in a good way.
I also hung out with Brian Engblom watching the boys skate, and we both marveled at how difficult the Western Conference figures to be this year. This could be, quite possibly, the toughest conference in NHL history, Engblom thinks. I agree.
There are potentially four great teams in the West -Detroit, San Jose, Chicago and, maybe, Anaheim. Then there are threereally, really good potential teams (Dallas, Calgary and Minnesota). Then, there are five other teams that probably will be at least good (your Avs, Edmonton, Vancouver, Nashville and Phoenix). That leaves Columbus, L.A. and St. Louis as your probable also-rans again, and none of them should be awful (although L.A. might come close).
It's going to be a brutal, brutal conference, and I think the Avs will be very fortunate to make the playoffs. One thing that I think is in their favor as of Sept. 16 is the fact they'll play more Eastern Conference opponents this year, one that is clearly inferior to the West. The Avs should be able to get a bunch of points they might normally have lost to that fourth game of the the year in Minnesota or Calgary, and it might make the difference in squeaking into the playoffs.
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It was just a first impression, but Peter Budaj seemed in confident, hungry spirits in the short time spent with him. There will be a lot of pressure on him to perform, but it seemed like he's ready for it and wants to atone for his mediocre showing last year.
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In talking to some radio types of late, there is still a LOT of worry about the signal quality of the Avs' new radio home – AM 1510. Unless you're right in downtown Denver, the signal is poor at night. There is a lot of scrambling going on behind the scenes.
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Talking to some of my Swedish buds, there is growing optimism that Peter Forsberg will be able to play this season – and maybe sooner than the Christmas-at-the-earliest previous scenario.
As Foppa himself would say, though, "we'll see." But the people I've talked to say his foot is doing better than expected, and that he's itching to continue his career.
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The molecular imaging scanner was located above each transporter pad and was used to scan the object to be transported and converted it to a matter stream.
Because of its crucial function, if the imaging scanner was off by even one thousandth of a percent, the transport would fail. Every transporter pad was equipped with four redundant imaging scanners. This scanner could also be used to program the biofilter. Molecular patterns would be identified with the help of the imaging scanner where upon the biofilter could be programmed to removed those unwanted molecules. (TNG: "Realm of Fear")
In 2369, Chief Miles O'Brien came too late into school, acting as a substitute teacher for his wife Keiko, because the transporter in ops needed a minor adjustment in its upper molecular imaging scanner. (DS9: "The Nagus")


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Your spine is a column of bones (vertebrae) held together by muscles, tendons and ligaments and cushioned by shock-absorbing disks. A problem in any part of your spine can cause back pain. For some people, back pain is simply an annoyance. For others, it can be excruciating and disabling.
Most back pain — even severe back pain — goes away on its own within six weeks. Surgery usually isn't needed for back pain and generally is considered only if other treatments are not effective.
A common cause of back pain is injury to a muscle (strain) or ligament (sprain). Strains and sprains can occur for many reasons, including improper lifting, poor posture and lack of regular exercise. Being overweight might increase your risk of strains and sprains affecting your back.
Back pain can also result from arthritis and other age-related changes in your spine, from more-serious injuries, such as a vertebral fracture or ruptured disk, and from certain infections.
Most back pain gets better within a few weeks without treatment. Bed rest isn't recommended. Over-the-counter pain medications often help reduce back pain, as does the application of cold or heat to the painful area.
Call your doctor if your back pain hasn't improved after a week of home treatment or if your back pain:
Call 911 or emergency medical help or have someone drive you to the emergency room if your back pain:
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SEC524: Cloud Security Fundamentals
Fri, April 7 - Sat, April 8, 2017
Great outline for cloud security checks & risk assesment.
I believe this is the best cloud security out there that is extremey well balanced with relevant labs and provides a solid understanding of cloud security risks as more organizations are moving towards cloud.
This SANS training course, Cloud Security Fundamentals (SEC524), starts out with a detailed introduction to the various delivery models of cloud computing, ranging from Software as a Service (SaaS) to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and everything in between. Each of these delivery models represent an entirely separate set of security conditions to consider, especially when coupled with various cloud types, including public, private and hybrid. An overview of security issues within each of these models will be covered with an in-depth discussion of the risks involved. This cloud security training course will go in-depth on architecture and infrastructure fundamentals for private, public and hybrid clouds, including a wide range of topics such as patch and configuration management, virtualization security, application security and change management. Policy, risk assessment and governance within cloud environments will also be covered, with recommendations for both internal policies and contract provisions. This path leads to a discussion of compliance and legal concerns. The first day will wrap up with disaster recovery and business continuity planning using cloud models and architecture.
Day 2 of this cloud security training course will start with the challenges of identity and access management in cloud environments. Next, more businesses are utilizing the cloud to store critical data and we will cover how to protect your critical data in the cloud. New approaches for data encryption, network encryption, key management and data lifecycle concerns will be covered in detail, followed by a deep dive into risk assessments and risk management. Intrusion detection and incident response in cloud environments will also be covered, along with how best to manage these critical security processes and the technologies that support them given that most controls are managed by the CSP.
You Will Learn:
- Foundations of cloud policy and contracts
- Cloud risks, including threats and vulnerabilities
- The 14 domains of the Cloud Security Alliance's cloud security research
- Best practices for securing multiple layers of the cloud stack
- How to adapt security architecture, tools, and processes for use in cloud environments
- Everything you need to know to pass the CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam!
Course Syllabus
SEC524.1: Day 1
Jorge Orchilles
Fri Apr 7th, 2017
CPE/CMU Credits: 6
Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Delivery models: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Cloud types (public, private, hybrid)
- Explaining the Jericho Cloud Cube Model
Security Challenges in the Cloud
- Introduction to the topic: Why is this hard?
- Virtualization and multi-tenancy
- Risk assessment for cloud migration
Infrastructure Security in the Cloud
- Patch and configuration management
- Change management
- Network and virtualization security
- Application security for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
Policy and Governance for Cloud Computing
- Internal policy needs
- Contract requirements for security
- Service-level agreements
- Governance models for the cloud
Compliance and Legal Considerations
- Compliance challenges for the cloud
- Legal and geographic jurisdiction
- Privacy concerns
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning in the Cloud
SEC524.2: Day 2
Jorge Orchilles
Sat Apr 8th, 2017
CPE/CMU Credits: 6
Risk, Audit, and Assessment for the Cloud
- Risk management
- Auditing the cloud
- Remote
- Onsite
- CloudAudit A6
- Assessments for the cloud
- Penetration testing the cloud
- Internal assessments
Data Security in the Cloud
- Encryption types and availability
- Key management and encryption architectures
- Data/information lifecycle
- Retention
- Disposal
- Classification
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- IAM architecture and relevance to the cloud
- Authentication and authorization standards
- Account management and provisioning
- Federation
Intrusion Detection and Incident Response
- Incident detection for different cloud models
- Managing Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS) and alerting
- The event management feedback loop
Additional Information
Laptop Required
SEC524 requires a Windows 7/8 computer with the following minimum hardware requirements:
- 1.5 GHz 64-bit processor (higher is recommended)
- 4GB RAM (More memory is highly recommended)
- 25 GB free hard disk space
- USB Port
- VMware Workstation or Player
- Wireless network adapter
- Microsoft Office or OpenOffice and a PDF reader application
If you have additional questions about the laptop specifications, please contact email@example.com.
Who Should Attend
- Security personnel who are currently tasked with assessing the technical risks of cloud computing
- Network and systems administrators who currently manage private clouds or need to leverage hybrid and/or public cloud services
- Technical auditors and consultants who need to gain a deeper understanding of cloud computing and security concerns
- Security and IT managers who need to understand the risks of cloud computing and advise business management of the risks and various approaches involved
What You Will Receive
In this course, you will receive the following:
- MP3 audio files of the complete course lecture
You Will Be Able To
- Build a risk-based assessment program for cloud providers' controls
- Understand the key areas to focus on in cloud contracts
- Evaluate the various layers of cloud infrastructure
- Develop a cloud disaster recovery and business continuity plan
- Perform vulnerability assessments in a cloud environment
- Integrate encryption and identity management services in a cloud environment
- Improve your incident response and monitoring capabilities in the cloud
Author Statement
The cloud is everywhere! Well, that is what the marketing folks would have us believe, anyway. Migrating systems, applications and data to the cloud presents a new set of challenges for security professionals to tackle. What kind of policies do we need, and how can we work with legal teams to incorporate language into contracts? How can we protect sensitive data with encryption, intrusion detection and prevention, and host and network access controls? Can we extend identity and access management tools and processes into the cloud?
Fundamentally, the cloud represents a move into environments where security teams are giving up some measure of control over how data and applications are protected. Due to capital and operational cost savings issues, cloud-based services are becoming more attractive to business and organization leaders, and security teams will need to understand their options when presenting the risks to management. Our goal with SEC524: Cloud Security Fundamentals is to arm security teams with the knowledge they need to assess risks in moving to the cloud. Managers, auditors, and systems and network administrators will also benefit, as we will delve into the technologies available for securing cloud-based assets while covering all the policies, processes and compliance considerations that go along with this major technology shift.
- Dave Shackleford


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The 2013-14 virtual guide for the Santa Clara women's soccer team is now live! Tons of pictures, videos, links, etc. can be found in the virtual guides!
The virtual guide includes many photo galleries of Ruff Riders, BBF members, the student body and players and coaches; information on the Santa Clara University campus, the city of Santa Clara and the Bay Area. Player bios are updated regularly. The virtual guide replaces the print media guide that Santa Clara had printed for years, but due to new NCAA rules, does not print anymore.
You can find the virtual guide on the home page for women's soccer or by clicking here. To check out other sports, click here.
Get your seats in the Front Row. Download the Santa Clara mobile app.
With Santa Clara Front Row, fans can cheer on the Broncos as if they were in the front row.
Created by PrestoSports in partnership with Santa Clara University Athletics, Santa Clara Front Row gives fans access to score updates, statistics and game recaps. Click here to get the app!
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Poll shows President Obama ahead in swing states
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — President Barack Obama was favored by at least 50 percent of likely voters in the key battleground states of Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania, a poll released Wednesday shows.
Obama had a lead of 11 percentage points, 53-42 percent, over presumed Republican nominee Mitt Romney in Pennsylvania. The president leads his GOP challenger by a margin of 51 percent to 45 percent in Florida and 50 percent to 44 percent in Ohio in the random telephone poll conducted July 24-30 by Quinnipiac University, CBS and the New York Times. It was the first measure of likely voters in the crucial swing states.
"If today were Nov. 6, President Barack Obama would sweep the key swing states," said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. "The president is running better in the key swing states than he is nationally."
No one has won the White House since John F. Kennedy in 1960 without winning at least two of the states.
Roughly three of every five voters in the three crucial states said they supported Obama's proposal to increase taxes on households making more than $250,000 annually. The president also received broad support among women where he leads Romney by 24 percentage points in Pennsylvania and 21 in Ohio and 7 percentage points in Florida, numbers that generate speculation the former Massachusetts governor could pick a woman as a running mate.
Romney broke even with Obama on the economy, the issue identified as the most important by slightly half of the people surveyed. Ohio's unemployment is lower than the national average and Florida's — as touted almost daily by Republican Gov. Rick Scott — is rebounding. Obama was especially strong across the board in Pennsylvania.
"His voters seem more committed to him and Pennsylvanians like him more," Quinnpiac's Tim Malloy said.
More than half, 53 percent, said presidential candidates should release several years of tax returns compared to 19 percent who said one or two years should be satisfactory and 23 percent didn't believe the candidates should be required to release their returns.
Romney has been criticized for not releasing more of his tax returns. Romney, who would be among the nation's wealthiest presidents if elected, has released just one year of personal income tax returns and promised to release a second but no more.
Brown was unsure of what effect that coverage of Romney's controversial European visit may have had on the survey.
"It's hard to know exactly what contributed to what people think," Brown said Wednesday. "Obviously Romney's trip to the Europe was in the news for about half the time the poll was in the field."
Quinnipiac surveyed 1,177 like voters in Florida, 1,193 in Ohio and 1,168 in Pennsylvania. The margin of error in the Florida and Pennsylvania surveys was 2.9 percentage points and 2.8 percentage points in Ohio.
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Let's be Frank. No, none of us is Frank – Frank Marino that is. And if one of us was Frank, that person would be the Queen of the Strip. And the heat is rising on this queen. Frank Marino, star of Divas, is about to be roasted.
The fires are sure to be hot at the Show Biz Roast when Frank is the roastee on Friday evening, October 4 at the Stratosphere. This the the third in a series of Show Biz Roasts. The first victim, um, make that roastee, was the sun tanned bleach blond hot and sexy and talented Zowie Bowie, aka Chris Phillips. Next was the famous, some say infamous, former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman
The second roast and it's pre party were bigger and grander than the first and Producer Andy Walmsley has promised that, "this next one is by far the most ambitious as not only am I doing a huge red carpet but I am also producing a pre roast show called ' The show before the show ' .. there will be a small stage in the lobby and we have six acts performing during the party."
There will also be an after party at the top of the Stratosphere Tower in the 107 Lounge following the roast. But, before you get too excited, here's the bad news. This event is invitation-only for show biz folks and related industries.
Robin Leach will add his barbs to the roast
According to Walmsley, The Stratosphere has added 150 extra seats to bring the room's capacity up to an all time record, but Walmsley added, "the demand is insane." He promises that, "This roast is by far going to be the craziest and most outrageous."
Melodie Sweets might not be so sweet this time
Those attending will have the opportunity to contribute to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They'll also have a chance to go home with at $1,000 gift basket to be awarded to the most flamboyently dressed audience member. To be clear, Andy is asking that the women dress like men and vice versa. After all, that's what Frank Marino's long running show at the Quad is all about.
Those not lucky enough to have an invitation to the Showbiz Roast can catch Frank Marino's show Divas at The Quad.
This is a labor of love for the English born Emmy award-winning set designer. This time, Walmsley said, "I can barely believe myself some of the stuff we are going to be doing." He is changing the formula a bit and promises the event will be 50% roast and 50% variety show, but adds, "with some of the craziest wacky stuff you have ever seen on a Vegas stage."
The no-holes-barred event at the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower will begin with a red carpet and pre-show party at 9:00 p.m. If past roasts are any indication, spectators can look forward to the chance to see many of their Vegas favorites. The late start time is designed to accommodate the many performers appearing in local shows.
Walmsley set about creating the roasts, "to bring the show business community of Las Vegas together in a social setting to experience the camaraderie rarely enjoyed since the golden era of the Rat Pack." Roasters will be celebrating, teasing, and poking fun at both the roastee and fellow roasters.
There will be musical roasts backed by Lon Bronson and his live ten piece band, surprise guests, and an on-stage bar fueling the fun, all with tongue in cheek affection for fellow Showbiz pal Frank Marino.
So, the question is, is the roastee looking forward to the heat? I checked in with Frank with a few quick questions.
Frank Marino, star of Divas playing at the Quad
DD: Frank, why did you agree to be roasted?
FM: I agreed to get roasted because I wanted to see who wouldn't be afraid to take a pot shot at me.
DD: Are there any roasters that you are afraid of?
FM: Nope. I hope whatever they can dish out, they'll be able to take back. I have nothing to hide so anything they say is fair game.
DD: I understand that people attending will have the opportunity to contiribute to the Make A Wish Foundation.
FM: That's the charity that I donate to every month and give most of my product sales profits to.
DD: Your partner of 20 years, Alex Schechter, recently proposed to you on your stage at the Quad Resort & Casino during your show. Do you have a wedding date and are any plans in place?
FM: My wedding plans are going great. I'm waiting til I finish building my new home and we're going to have it there.
DD: What do you want people to know about this roast?
FM: I would like everybody to know the night is going to be very exciting, probably the biggest roast they had so far.
Celebrity roasters include Robin Leach, Mark Shunock, Louie Anderson, Shayma Tash, Frankie Scinta, Murray Sawchuck, and Pia Zadora.
Special Appearances by : Johnny Kats ( Las Vegas Sun newspaper ) Brian Thomas ( Caesars entertainment and Mateo Amieva ( Cirque Du Soleil's Believe Luxor )
Musical Performances By : Skye Dee Miles ( Tropicana) Jeff Leibow, Travis Cloer, Deven May, Rob Marnell, Graham Fenton (Jersey Boys) Derrick Barry (Divas) Absinthe's green fairy Melody Sweets (Absinthe) The cast and dancers of Divas Choreographed by Nick Foote ( Quad ) and featuring the Lon Bronson 11 piece band and Choreographer Nick Foote.
Special Appearances By : Johnny Kats ( Las Vegas Sun newspaper ) Brian Thomas ( Caesars entertainment and Mateo Amieva ( Cirque Du Soleil's Believe Luxor )
Roast Master : Marc Savard ( Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis Planet Hollywood ).


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Thirty-year associate in North Central Arkansas set to retire in April.
YELLVILLE, Ark. – Arvest Bank invites customers and community members alike to join in a celebration of Gail Mainord on March 31.
Mainord, currently the sales manager for Arvest Bank North Central Arkansas and a 30-year employee of the bank, will retire on April 5. She is winding down a 36-year career in banking.
"The last 30 years at Arvest Bank have been rewarding and provided me with a great opportunity to learn from the best, as well as to share my knowledge of banking," Mainord said. "It is a bittersweet time for me, as I will be leaving associates and customers that I have come to care about as if they were my own family."
The reception honoring Mainord will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the Arvest Bank branch in Yellville at 105 N. Panther Ave. The public is invited to attend and refreshments will be served.
"Gail's accomplishments and contributions here at Arvest and in our community are far too numerous to list here," said Tom Dame, president and CEO of Arvest Bank North Central Arkansas. "She has been an invaluable team member for the bank, our customers and North Central Arkansas. Gail will be greatly missed, but we know she is eager to spend more time with her family and we know that she will thoroughly enjoy her retirement. We wish her all the best."
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It's a sad, empty time for everyone who knew L.K. Madigan. Last month, Lisa announced her pancreatic cancer and wrote her goodbye to the online world. Yesterday, she said goodbye.
So many wonderful blog posts and stories are popping up — from her agent Jennifer Laughran, Lisa Schroeder, Sara Zarr, Laini Taylor, Kristen Kittscher (to name but a few). I especially loved this one from Nina LaCour, who was a finalist for the William C. Morris award the year that Lisa won it for Flash Burnout. In it, Nina describes Lisa reaching out to her and the other nominees with a friendly, happy, astonished, congratulatory email.
Lisa reached out to a lot of people. Myself included.
I met Lisa as I met most of my early author friends, through Laini Taylor. Lisa and Laini are both a part of the wonderful community of kidlit writers in Portland. Laini had mentioned me on her blog, and Lisa had followed the link and posted a comment here. I visited her website, fell in love with her humor and grace, and we became online friends.
I loved her writing, and she loved mine. I celebrated her successes, and she celebrated mine.
It was easy to like Lisa Madigan.
But we didn't become close until things grew hard for me, which is, I think, the mark of a true friend. I don't like to talk about it in great detail, but last year was very difficult. I struggled on every level it was possible to struggle on. Lisa recognized what was happening and reached out to me through email. And she helped guide me through those new and scary times. She was the ear I needed, and she was listening.
We became regular correspondents, and I never received an email from her that did not make me laugh out loud.
One of my favorite stories about Lisa is when she sent me an advanced copy of her second book, The Mermaid's Mirror. We'd been bemoaning the agony of the world having access to our imperfect, unfinished work (minor copyedits still occur after an ARC), so I laughed when her copy arrived, and I discovered that she had actually hand-written in her new edits onto the book's pages.
I was laughing, of course, because that was EXACTLY what I would have done! Her attached note was hilarious, confirming that she felt comfortable sharing it with me because she knew I was a kindred perfectionist spirit.
One of her edits pointed out a verb which she was worried she'd overused. Two or three of this verb were cut from the final copy, and every time I've seen or written this word since, I have thought about her and smiled. Normally, this is the type of writer-ly secret that I would protect, but I can't help but feel that this word is very, very appropriate right now:
Yes, these memories will linger. Selfishly, I cannot believe that I will never receive another email from her. That I will never meet her in person. But I cannot begin to fathom the loss felt by her real-life friends, her coworkers, and, especially, her family. If she could bring this much happiness to this many people online, I imagine her circle was ten times as wide in the real world.
There's really not much more to say.
Lisa's friend April Henry posted a way to help out her family here. And if you didn't know Lisa, I highly recommend meeting her through her words. Flash Burnout is a great pick for fans of gritty, funny contemporary, and The Mermaid's Mirror is perfect for anyone who likes beautiful, lyrical fantasy.
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Westies Joggers 5@theLake - Fun Run and Race
Saturday, 18 April 2020
Lake Gillawarna, Georges Hall, Sydney, NSW
Western Districts Joggers and Harriers (Westies Joggers) organise a monthly 5@theLake Fun Run and Race, with this month's event on Saturday, 18 April 2020.
Results of the 5@theLake are calculated by a special formula which sets your on-the-day performance and time against the world records for age and gender and calculate a point-score.
First timers should come along at 7.00am to register, with the run starting at 7.30am.
A $2 donation to the club is requested to help cover costs; there's always plenty of the water, tea, coffee and fruit to share after the run along with lucky draw prizes. Join in on Saturday morning for a wonderful start to the weekend!
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Irish blood American heart
New York City steel.
I got the transmission,
I got the transmission coming,
English rain punch drunk eyes
A soul that cannot heal.
I got the transmission.
I got the transmission.
It reads: Don't waste any time at all.
Take me to the gallows bring the guillotine,
You want to take my life,
Oh you want to take my misery?
Take me to the gallows bring me misery,
You want to take my life,
Oh you'll never take away my right to think.
Love suffice a chilling wind,
The future doesn't look so good.
We've got the transmission,
We've got to transmit in lieu of food,
Thought police sanctioned crime.
I still see a glimmer of hope
This is the transmission
The last transmission
It reads: Don't waste any time at all.
Take my hand and my sorrow for loved ones.


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If you want a job investigating workers' comp claims for the largest insurance company owned by the state of California, send your résumé to businesses in Texas and Louisiana.
The State Compensation Insurance Fund — the self-described biggest workers' compensation insurance company in California — hired corporations in the two Southern states to subcontract private investigator jobs back in California.
The new system — announced in January — is in place, but the transition hasn't been totally smooth because some in-state providers are unwilling to work under the new conditions. Now, the contracts are being renegotiated with HUB Enterprises of Lafayette, La., and Veracity Research of Dallas.
In 2012, State Fund contracted directly with about 205 investigators — nearly 195 of them in California — spending $6.2 million on what it described as a decentralized patchwork of independent investigators.
"We're trying to be more consistent with the way that we have these investigations done," said Maryann Lazernik, State Fund's manager of special investigations.
Once the new system was announced, HUB and Veracity offered the licensed investigators capped hours on what the investigators consider key parts of the job, like surveillance travel and report writing, with permission needed to work beyond those time limits. The pay rates were set around $60 per hour.
Pushback against the new arrangement began soon after.
"The two chosen companies have the built-in incentive to drive down investigation costs in order to increase their own profits. The loss is to the quality of the investigations aimed at uncovering fraud and abuse," wrote Michael Julian, president of the California Association of Licensed Investigators, or CALI, in a Feb. 12 letter to State Fund CEO Tom Rowe about the program.
Since that time, the professional organization, which has more than 1,400 California-licensed private investigators, has held monthly meetings with State Fund — most recently on April 22 — as the contracts are renegotiated. Both sides say they are making progress.
The new system, however, is operating without any delays in processing claims, said Gina Simons, a spokeswoman for State Fund.
A state-owned insurance company?
In California, employers are required to buy workers' compensation insurance for their employees in case they are injured on the job. State Fund — founded by the California legislature in 1914 — doesn't deny coverage to anyone, Simons said. The public agency operates more like a private insurer: It is self-supporting, has 130,000 policyholders and its contracts have protections in the California Public Records Act.
HUB and Veracity are handling investigations on claims adjustments, such as verifying if someone is actually an employee of a company. Lazernik said claims of insurance fraud would still be handled by 40 in-house investigators across the state.
The move is part of a multiyear transformation of the agency, which has about 4,500 employees and recently closed its San Diego office.
In 2012, State Fund had a net income of $359 million, after paying a $100 million dividend to its qualifying policy holders. In 2011, it netted $130 million, after a $50 million dividend. This year, it introduced a new tiered-rating system and overall reduced rates by 7 percent.
The move to the middlemen
The new investigations system — called Vendor Management — has become popular among larger insurers over the past few years, said Jim Biesterfeld, a private-investigation instructor at California State University Fullerton.
Biesterfeld said the system is good for insurers, but bad for private investigators.
"Now, with use of Vendor Management firms, you have an additional step to go through," he said. "They don't know you, they don't know your work, your name is on a list, and they say it's your turn in the barrel. A lot of times, adjusters will develop a relationship with individual investigators to determine who are the best ones."
Lazernik said State Fund staff members would still be involved in choosing investigators.
Julian, of CALI, said State Fund would pay HUB and Veracity a flat fee per case, while the two companies would turn around and pay investigators a per-hour rate for their services. Lazernik and Simons declined to discuss the contracts.
Ed Lopez, a 30-year private investigator from Chula Vista, who did $492.86 worth of work for State Fund last year, said the new arrangement would especially squeeze surveillance report writing. Veracity, for instance, allows 15 minutes per page, single-spaced, at a maximum of two hours without prior approval to go beyond. Lopez said that's below the industry standard and would make it difficult to document every fact. He said one of his recent reports reached 45 pages.
Origins of these companies
HUB and Veracity were selected after a process that began more than a year ago. State Fund sent a Request for Proposal to 167 vendors that responded to its initial inquiry, most of them based in California, Simons said. She said HUB and Veracity were among seven semifinalists, including two from California.
The choice was not publicly decided by State Fund's largely governor-appointed board of directors because its executive management has the authority to approve contracts alone.
"We're not limited to taking the lowest price," Lazernik said. "We picked the vendors that were best matched."
HUB and Veracity will be subject to the California Franchise Tax of 8.84 percent for their in-state taxable income. But those two companies may have been able to offer the best deal because other aspects of their business were cheaper due to lower costs in Texas and Louisiana. Biesterfeld, who was a contracted investigator for State Fund in the 1990s, said the out-of-state choice was telling.
"California has priced itself out of the market for doing some of this stuff," he said.
Simons said criticisms of money being spent on out-of-state firms are overblown.
"The work is being done in California and all of the private investigators who want to be part of this network, they're paying taxes here," she said.
State Fund denied a request under the California Public Records Act for a copy of its Request for Proposal.
In 2012, all state agencies combined spent about $15.4 billion on non-IT services on companies based in California. That accounts for 98 percent of their spending in that category, the Department of General Services reports. Agencies are allowed to contract with out-of-state businesses so long as the selection process was fair, said Michael Liang, a spokesman for the department.
Lazernik said the process was equitable and that HUB and Veracity made the best proposals.
The local industry
Moving forward, it appears the industry for in-state firms won't be as lucrative.
State Fund directly contracted with about 195 California investigators in 2012.
The most work went to James L. Davison and Associates, of Fresno, who received about $518,615 for providing investigative services. An additional 18 firms were paid more than $100,000 each.
State Fund contracted with 10 investigation firms in San Diego County, spending a combined $122,814. Baechler Investigative Services led the local industry with $88,594 worth of work.
But also last year, State Fund contracted with 12 out-of-state firms, including HUB and Veracity. HUB got $38,940 worth of work, while Veracity was contracted for about $18,438.
U-T San Diego received the financial data from State Fund via the California Public Records Act.
HUB and Veracity did not respond to requests for comment. State Fund and CALI plan to meet again May 29 to continue working out the issues.


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Life along the coasts of Istria has always been closely linked to the sea. Seafarers found shelter in the coves' embrace, fishermen respected such mysterious wide open spaces throughout their entire life, travellers discovered new loves in its harbours. And they will all agree on one thing – the beauty of the Istrian landscape has enchanted many a traveller convincing him to stay and have a new start…
Sail with us along Istria's azure coast, set out with the rays of sunlight from the east slowly towards the west, plunging into picturesque Mediterranean motifs – coves and beaches, small boats floating peacefully, awaiting in the beauty of solitude.
On the hilltop in the distance you can see Labin, town that has proudly protected its citizens inside its walls for centuries, and below it lies glittering Rabac spreading along one of the loveliest beaches in Istria. And then further on, until the southernmost tip, Cape Kamenjak, protecting the western coast where you are first greeted by millennia-old Pula. Look around and cherish the view of the city and its magnificent Arena before you are seduced by the Brijuni archipelago.
When you set off once again after this breathtaking sight, the beauty of Rovinj calls out from the vast blue horizon, spinning you through its narrow winding streets and twirling you into the warm embrace of Lim Bay. There, you will be invited aboard the boat which, accompanied by melodies and flavours of the Mediterranean, takes you to Vrsar's Sestrice and then on to the beaches of Poreč. Along the way be sure to greet the bathers and surfers, and if you happen to see a buoy, it means that somewhere around, in the silence of the azure, divers are exploring some other worlds.
If you continue north, all the way to Savudrija, you will be guided safely into port by the oldest lighthouse standing by ancient Neapolis, one-time seat of the diocese, and present-day Novigrad. And at the close of the day, in Umag you will hear the enchanting Venetian sounds of its queen of instruments.
Take a break in the mandrač, characteristic small Istrian boat harbour. There, along the coast, fishermen are repairing their nets, each of them absorbed in thought about past times. The deep lines on their faces reveal memories of wind and sea, salt and storms. They will be glad to tell you tales of the sea, accompanied by tasty pilchard and a glass of homemade Malvasia.


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Artwork by Cameron University students Hailey Harris and Elia Merel has been selected for inclusion in the 48th Annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show hosted by Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Harris and Merel are both art majors. The show, which attracts works by contemporary artists from across the country, is judged by a guest juror of national stature and will be on exhibit from February 21 through May 2 in Del Mar's Joseph A. Cain Memorial Gallery.
"It is always rewarding when artwork by Cameron students is accepted into a national juried show," says Katherine Liontas-Warren, Professor of Art. "Hailey and Elia have created exceptional works of art through the painstaking and meticulous process of printmaking, and I am thrilled that their work has been recognized."
Harris created two linocut relief prints, "Land of the Planes" and "Growth from the Inside," that were accepted for the exhibition. This is her second national show.
Merel created a screen print, "Sugar Skull Ladies – Alex," that was accepted. This is her first national show.
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After two years of being denied the use of the paved Los Gatos Creek Trail up the face of Lexington Reservoir (14 percent), it is now open! I can't tell you what a pain it was having to ride up (and down) the trail alongside the Lenihan Dam spillway. The gravel road has a steady grade of at least 20 percent. That test of lungs and legs is no fun, even for the young and strong.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District, whose website is seemingly always down, explains why the trail had to be closed for construction of a water diversion tunnel. Let's hope we've seen the end of Los Gatos Creek trail closures.
While I enjoy riding on the trail, there's one nasty steep spot remaining. Clearly, the South Pacific Coast route followed a gentler grade as it climbed through the canyon. It crossed the creek on a trestle about where the steep spot is located.
Where was Rails to Trails when we needed them? If we had that route to Santa Cruz today, it would be one of the most spectacular trails in all of California. I mapped the route and have photos of the tunnel entrances, blasted shut by the U.S. Army in 1942.
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Officials Aim to Discourage Pyongyang From Rash Action With More Displays of Military Might, Following B-2 Flyover
WASHINGTON—American defense officials are vowing additional displays of advanced U.S. military might as they continue joint maneuvers with South Korea in the midst of growing tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Defense officials declined to detail their next steps, citing operational security concerns. But a new show of force would come after a pair of B-2 bombers flew over South Korea on Thursday and dropped dummy munitions. Earlier this month, U.S. B-52s flew over the peninsula....
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BIRMINGHAM, ALA. - The Tennessee State women's basketball team played its most complete game of the season as they took down Samford 57-40 at the Samford Thanksgiving Classic on Saturday. It's the largest road win since at least 2001.
Kesi Hess led all scorers with 15 points, while Simone Hopes tied a career-high with 12 rebounds. The senior from Houston had a dozen boards vs. Eastern Kentucky in December 2010.
The 40 points allowed are the fewest by TSU since giving up 35 to Southeast Missouri State on Feb. 24, 2011, a span of 36 games.
Even though neither team had more than a five point lead in the first half, TSU (2-3) controlled most of the first 20 minutes by forcing 10 Samford turnovers, including seven steals.
TSU held a 25-23 advantage at the half and limited the Bulldogs (2-2) to only eight made field goals.
A 14-2 TSU run over the last 6:17 turned a five point Lady Tigers lead into the final 17 point margin. Samford's last field goal came with five minutes remaining. The Tiger defense was even better in the second half holding the Bulldogs to 17 points, 26 percent shooting, as well as outrebounding Samford by 14.
Tanesha Stenson joined Hess in double-digits as the Nashville native added 11 points, one off her career-high that she set on Tuesday vs. Kansas State, along with seven rebounds.
Destiney Gaston had back-to-back solid games off the bench with nine points after having eight points and five rebounds vs. UAB on Friday.
The Lady Tigers held the Bulldogs to a season low in points and it was only the second win for TSU in 11 all-time meetings.
Samford won the Southern Conference Tournament and had a 10-2 record at home last season.
TSU heads out west next week to play Idaho on Friday and Montana on Saturday in Missoula, Mont.
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KDE Presence at LinuxTag 2002 (Karlsruhe, Germany)
The KDE (the K Desktop Environment)
At the main booth, KDE developers and other volunteers will demonstrate
At the German Ministry for Security in Information Technology booth,
At the Linux printing booth, volunteers will demonstrate KDE's powerful
Apart from the presence at these booth, various KDE Project members will
The KDE Team would like to thank KDE e.V., Danka Germany, Sun Microsystems,
Sun, eh?
Sun, eh?
That's kind of interesting. Did they approach KDE or did
I just thought that they were GNOMErs.
By Anonymous Coward at Sun, 2002/05/26 - 5:00am
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I'd also like to know.
By lanbo at Mon, 2002/05/27 - 5:00am
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Come to the KDE booth to see why :)
By Ralf Nolden at Mon, 2002/05/27 - 5:00am
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Unfortunately it's a bit far from Barcelona...
By lanbo at Mon, 2002/05/27 - 5:00am
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Gnome will be there too, and it looks like sun's to thank for their presence too ( see http://news.gnome.org/gnome-news/1022431486/ ) don't forget to drop by :-)
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Half of the links on linuxtag web-site is broken. There are no information about community presence, workshops etc.
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John Metcalfe
John Metcalfe was CityLab's Bay Area bureau chief, covering climate change and the science of cities.
For people suffering on hot days on the urban heat island, there's often little respite from the roasting other than ducking into a store with A/C.
But inhabitants of Santiago have a much cooler option. Down in the city center is an outlandish hive of inverted cones of white fabric that constantly leak water; stand under the pristine sheets, and you'll receive a cold shower. Squeeze the dampened drapery and you've got a nice drink of fresh agua going on.
The maze of moistness, called "Water Cathedral," beat out several other skin-chilling options in a 2011 architecture contest put on by Chile's Constructo and MoMA's Young Architects Program. Crafted by GUN Architects, the ethereal installation is meant to relieve pedestrians sweating on the sidewalk like wieners on a Foreman grill while providing an interesting place for the public to congregate.
Here's how MoMA describes it:
The structure is made up of numerous slender, vertical components, which hang or rise like stalactites and stalagmites in a cave, varying in height and concentration. The project incorporates water dripping at different pulses and speeds from these hanging elements, fed by a hydraulic irrigation network. When filled with small amounts of water, the stalactite components act as interfaces out of which water droplets gradually flow and cool visitors below. The stalagmites topography provides elements of shade, along with plants and water that collect under the Water Cathedral's canopy.
Why doesn't every city have a water cathedral? It beats out the other options by far. Misting tents are more suitable to county fairs or the zoo, and dunking your dessicated carcass in a public fountain is a sure way to get a ticket or an amoebal infection. Here's hoping that Santiago inducts the Catedral de Agua into its permanent city architecture. (See a video of the Water Cathedral here.)
As the city's real estate market heats up, neighborhood groups say that cash investors use building code violations to encourage homeowners to sell.
An Apartment List report reveals the cities apartment-hunters are targeting for their next move—and shows that tales of a California exodus may be overstated.
Livability indexes can obscure the experiences of non-white people. CityLab analyzed the outcomes just for black women, for a different kind of ranking.
The small community of Gerritsen Beach was a pioneering cookie-cutter suburb in the 1920s.
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – With the news of senior Brandon Rozzell being out for several weeks with a broken hand, the VCU men's basketball team entered Wednesday's contest against in-state and conference rival with the mentality of "Next Man Up."
Freshman Rob Brandenberg apparently was that man, delivering the most points by a VCU freshman since Domonic Jones in 2000 with 22 to lead the Black & Gold a 70-52 victory over the Tribe.
"I'm really proud of this team and the way they approached this game tonight," Head Coach Shaka Smart said. "We knew coming in that we would have to have a ton of intensity and focus on both ends of the court, especially with the injury to Brandon. That was exactly what we did, particularly on the defensive end where I thought we were excellent."
Brandenberg scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half, connecting on 9-of-13 from the field, as well as knocking down four three-pointers. Senior Jamie Skeen picked up his fourth double-double of the season with 15 points and 12 rebounds to go along with four assists.
"It was a little odd for us, but in the second half we wanted to run everything through Jamie," Smart said. "When they brought help on Jamie, he was able to kick it out and when they didn't, he was able to get a shot or go to the line."
Sophomore point guard Darius Theus had one of his best performances as a Ram with seven points, six assists and five steals with just one turnover on the night.
"The best part about the performances by Darius and Rob is that it's just the tip of the iceberg," Smart said. "However, with young guys in particular it's important to continue this and bring the same level of focus and energy to our next game."
Defense was the calling card early for the Black & Gold, pressuring the Tribe from the start and holding them without a point for the first 5:59 of the contest. In the meantime, VCU's offense took advantage, taking a 17-4 with 11:57 left in the first half. It was the second straight game that the Rams started with a 17-4 cushion.
William & Mary would wake up a little, cutting the lead under double-digits late in the first half on a running jumper by Kyle Galliard, but a free-throw by Skeen sent the teams into the break with VCU leading 29-20.
Marcus Kitts would spark the Tribe coming out of the break, scoring five points in the first four minutes and cutting the Rams' lead to just three at 35-32.
Enter Mr. Brandenberg. The freshman from Gahanna, Ohio came off the bench to score 10 of VCU's 12 points during a 12-2 run that pushed the Black & Gold lead back into double-digits at 47-34.
"My approach coming into tonight was just like any other night," Brandenberg said. "I wanted to bring energy to the defensive end and do whatever the team needed me do offensively. My teammates got me the shots and I was able to knock them down. The only thing I was worried about was getting the win."
John Mark Ludwick hit a three from the corner to cut the lead to nine with 8:35 to play, but that was the Tribe's last stand as Skeen connected on a three-point play and senior Joey Rodriguez nailed a three-point to quickly push the lead back to 14 at 56-42.
The lead would never get below 13 as Brandenberg scored seven of VCU's last 10 points to secure the 70-52 win.
VCU's defense was the star of the night, holding their third straight opponent under 65 points and forcing 19 turnovers on the evening.
The Rams now take a three-game winning streak into Saturday and a 12 p.m. showdown against Northeastern University. The Huskies are the only team to beat VCU at home in the past three years.


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Go Birding
Goethals Pond Complex
Greater Yellowlegs
Goethals Pond is a relatively recent "natural" feature. The story begins well before the 1935 construction of Goethals Bridge, for which the preserve is named. In the 1880s, the Travis Rail Line split an unnamed creek, later known as Bridge Creek, and its associated meadows and marshes into an upper and lower system. Instead of railroad trestles an enormous earthen berm was constructed across the marshland. Two five-foot diameter, concrete culvert pipes were installed to allow the ebb and flow of the creek. In 1892, Staten Island's famed naturalist, William T. Davis, made note in Days Afield that the rail line with trestle bridges, reshaped Staten Island's marshes and not always to their detriment. The Bridge Creek culverts either collapsed, became choked with silt, or both, although they never entirely closed up, and as a result, the upper system overflowed its banks, creating a shallow body of water, Goethals Pond. When the pond is full, it is no more than 3 feet deep. Saltwater intrusion is apparent by the brackish quality of the water and the occurrence of small patches of salt meadow hay. Although the Pond level rises and falls, it is not related to the diurnal tides. Rainwater and runoff from nearby paved surfaces contribute to the inflow. Less is known about outflow through the restricted culverts. It is believed that most water escapes through evaporation. Between periods of rainfall, the pond becomes increasingly shallow. During extended dry periods there are broad, open flats. Phragmites surround the perimeter edge.
From 1992 through 1996, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) took possession of 67 acres, including all of the pond and some surrounding forest land in order to create the "Goethals Pond Complex.". Click here for the NYSDEC website on Goethals Pond.
Semipalmated Sandpiper
It was not until the 1970s that birders began to take note of the Pond's unique shorebird habitat and to make regular birding trips here. In the mid 1980s, migrating Black-necked Stilt were discovered. Goethals Pond made headlines in August 1992 when a single Roseate Spoonbill made the pond its temporary haven, the northernmost site ever recorded for this species. By the time Roger Tory Peterson made the trek down from his Connecticut home, the bird had left for good. But Peterson was not disappointed; a Hudsonian Godwit and a Red Phalarope were among the day's sightings.
Killdeer Chick
Today a trip to the pond in late summer (August-September autumn migration), or to a lesser extent spring, is sure to reveal Greater Yellowleg, Lesser Yellowleg, Solitary Sandpiper, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, both Short-billed and Long-billed dowitchers, Common Snipe, Wilson's and Red-necked phalaropes. Among shorebirds, only Killdeer and Spotted Sandpiper are known to breed here.
Other warm season sightings include all of the heron species that nest on nearby islands; breeding waterfowl such as Gadwall and American Black Duck; breeding Red-tailed Hawk, Ring-necked Pheasant, Willow Flycatcher, Marsh Wren, Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Eastern Towhee, Red-winged Blackbird, Baltimore Oriole, and American Goldfinch.
Blue-winged Teal
Recent winters have not been productive. However, some species are dependable when the pond is not frozen. Among them are Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Black Duck, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Hooded Merganser, numerous gulls, Great Horned Owl, and roosting Cooper's Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk.
Bridge Creek
Bridge Creek, part of the Goethals Pond Complex, is on the other side of the railroad from Goethals Pond. It is located off Western Avenue between Goethals Road North and Arlington Yards and is a restored 22 acre wetland. Restoration was completed in April 2006 by National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
Wilson Snipes can be found on the mudflats during migration. On July 31, 2010, an adult Clapper Rail with chick was observed from the bridge. During mild winters Black-crowned Night-Herons can be seen nestled down in the Phragmites along the creek. Most of the species seen at Goethals Pond are also present here. Whitetail Deer have been seen here also.
Parking is available in a small pull off next to the Goethals Bridge. Locals crab here and others just stop to look at the marsh.
When To Go
Some species of shorebirds seem to be constantly migrating throughout the spring and fall migration seasons. May is best for spring migration. August and September are excellent for shorebirds on the southward fall migration. Any time could yield good results, but there are ways to improve your chances. Check the weather from the previous week or even month. Rain greatly effects the water level. Low water levels may enhance shorebirds. Mid-levels may encourage wading birds. If the water level is greater than one foot, watch for colonial waterbirds. They feed solo or in small numbers in the spring and become quite gregarious by the end of the breeding season.
Wintering waterfowl are numerous if the water is open and the level is high. Tides may play an indirect role as well. Shorebirds and some wading birds may relocate to the pond from nearby tidal marshes during daily high tides.
Optimal Weather Conditions
When the water level is low in winter, the pond ices over easily. The Winter Waterfowl Count in January has generally been disappointing.
Rain greatly effects the water's depth, so it is best to consult last week's weather. Differing water heights will affect birds' usage during migration.
Getting There
There is only one safe spot to view the Goethals Pond. It is where the NYSDEC has provided an elevated viewing platform. The platform has good views overlooking the east end of the Pond. The fenced and gated parking area is sometimes closed.
Click here for a google map showing Goethals Pond and the viewing platform. Write in your starting location for directions.
Resource Persons for Goethals Pond Complex Birding:
2012- Catherine Barron
2001- Carl Alderson, Natural Resources Group, City of New York/Parks and Recreation; and Catherine Barron
All photographs are courtesy of David Speiser, www.lilibirds.com


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Hague probes break-in at Russian building
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police in The Hague are investigating a break-in at a building managed by the Russian embassy, the latest in a string of incidents that is putting a severe strain on the relationship between the Netherlands and one of its major trading partners.
The break-in Thursday comes just days after a senior Dutch diplomat was assaulted in his home in Moscow, an attack that followed the arrest by Hague police of a Russian diplomat.
Police spokeswoman Chantal Marges said Friday no suspects have been arrested. She says the building does not have diplomatic status.
The incidents have cast a shadow over a year of events celebrating Dutch-Russian relations.
Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans said Thursday he has no plans to cancel a visit next month by Dutch King Willem-Alexander to Russia.
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Diesel Be Stupid
Diesel, the international jeans brand, is launching "Be Stupid", a campaign that encourages consumers to take risks and move beyond the smart and sensible track for life. The campaign, developed at global advertising agency Anomaly, includes online, press and outdoor advertisements featuring "stupid" acts, a digital recruitment campaign for the Diesel music video/2010 catalogue, and viral activity outlining the company's Stupid philosophy.
At recruit.diesel.com Anomaly is looking for stupid acts to include in the up and coming Diesel Stupid Music Video. Starting a band, building a tree house or an art installation? Here's the chance to be one of the 100 creative acts from around the world starring in the music video which will double as the 2010 Diesel catalogue.
Diesel Stupid Philosophy
Like balloons, we are filled with hopes and dreams. But. Over time a single sentence creeps into our lives. Don't be stupid. It's the crusher of possibility. It's the worlds greatest deflator. The world is full of smart people. Doing all kind of smart things… Thats smart.
Well, we're with stupid. Stupid is the relentless pursuit of a regret free life. Smart may have the brains…
but stupid has the balls. The smart might recognize things for how they are. The stupid see things for how they could be. Smart critiques. Stupid creates. The fact is if we didnt have stupid thoughts wed have no interesting thoughts at all. Smart may have the plans… but stupid has the stories.
Smart may have the authority but stupid has one hell of a hangover. Its not smart to take risks… Its stupid.
To be stupid is to be brave. The stupid isnt afraid to fail. The stupid know there are worse things than failure… like not even trying.
Smart had one good idea, and that idea was stupid. You can't outsmart stupid. So don't even try. Remember only stupid can be truly brilliant.
So, BE STUPID
Click on the image below to play the video.
More From the Campaign
The Diesel Be Stupid campaign was developed at Anomaly, New York, by executive creative director Mike Byrne, design director Kevin Lyons, creative director Ian Toombs, freelance art director Coral Garvey and freelance copywriter Sean McLaughlin.
The Thinking Behind The Campaign
Anomaly's submission to Cannes 2010, associated with the Grand Prix for Outdoor Advertising.
In January 2010 Diesel introduced the world to Stupid. We did so by comparing Stupid to smart. By juxtaposing Stupid to smart we defined clearly the enemy of Stupid which is control, fear, conformity et cetera. We did so in a lighthearted way. A fun way. Stupid is a wonderful thing. It's a way of life. It's how we, Diesel, think you should love. The world would be a much happier place if we were all a bit more stupid. The brief from Diesel was to spread Stupid and disrupt fashion, and renew Diesel's rich history of rebellion.
"Stupid is a wonderful thing. It's a way of life. It's how we, Diesel, think you should love. The world would be a much happier place if we were all a bit more stupid. Stupid is not advertising, it's a movement. And this is the manifesto of stupid – delivered to the whole world as a big, ridiculous oversized bible in every Diesel store across the globe. Stupid is not advertising, it's a movement. And this is the manifesto of Stupid – delivered to the whole world as a big, ridiculous oversized bible in every Diesel store across the globe. Diesel gained over 10 million media impressions from this piece alone – and this is only the beginning."
Filed under: Commercials, Diesel, Interactive, Print
Tagged: Anomaly, Coral Garvey, Ian Toombs, Kevin Lyons, Mike Byrne, Sean McLaughlin
Location: UK


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Crazy WeatherTuesday, December 11th, 2007
Well folks it's official, I'm unemployed. With so much to do here on the farm I decided to quit the off the farm job and get some stuff done before the chickens arrive. Busy as a bee! I'm having so much fun being at home on the farm and with the kids instead of in the factory. I gotta say it's a lot of work though. I've worked almost every day on something. I cut cedar posts for the log house porch and skidded them with the 6000. I've cut and split firewood. I finally finished the rabbit cages. I've burned brush. I've detached the front porch on the double wide and set it on the trailer to move. All the under pinning is now removed. Chainsaws have been sharpened. Now I'm ready to start fencing or working on my tack room in the barn.
I cannot figure this crazy weather out. Just a few days ago there was a dusting of snow on the ground and today temps are right at 70. What preciptation we missed this summer we must be getting now. It seems like every day there is rain. The 6000 is a muddy mess. I've been using it to try to keep the drives around the chickenhouses passable. The concrete trucks leave ruts everywhere they go. This building project has been crazy. Every day it's something. Unfortunately I haven't taken the time to get back to the local Mahindra dealer and try to hammer out a final deal on a 7010. With all the buzz about a new bigger cab tractor coming in 2008, I'm wondering if I should wait.
The trucks keep rolling in with more peices. Most of the truck drivers are really nice people who don't want to put you out, but some have been impossible to please. Really it's not my place to unload them considering this was supposed to be a turn key job, but I'm not the type to rest on my laurels while someone else needs to get going. I'm generally the nicest guy you'll ever meet, but one truck driver really brought out the bad side of me. I get up early and ready the kids for school and then deliver them because they don't like to ride the bus. One morning a driver arrived very early and I politely told him I had to take the kids to school, but I would be right back. That didn't set well with him, but I just smiled and went on. When I got back he flung his truck doors open and said "It's all yours, I'm not touching a thing". Half the load wasn't even on pallets. It was peices of the feed bins and such. I started to climb in and get to work when it hit me. I thought this guy's a jerk, he needs some of his own medicine. I just stopped and said "you know what, I own this farm and I've contracted this job to someone else, they'll be here soon and they can unload you". He grumbled his way back to his truck and waited from 7:45 until after 10:30. The contractor finally showed up and unloaded him.
Well the kids are home now and tugging at me to get out and do something with them while it's not raining. Be sure to check out the pics I've added to the site and check back soon! I know we've still got a few days to go, but Merry Christmas to all!


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WHO Mortality Database
The WHO Mortality Database is a compilation of mortality data by age, sex and cause of death, as reported annually by Member States from their civil registration systems.
Access the online database
Number of deaths and age-standardized death rates by country, year, cause, sex and age are presented in a user-friendly application. Cause-of-death data coded according to the ICD-9 and ICD-10 are provided since 1979 to date. Population and live births are provided.
Query the online database
Cause of Death Query Online (CoDQL) is a user-friendly tool that allows users to extract easily cause-of-death data by country, year, sex and age. Data since 1950 to date as coded according to the ICD-7, 8, 9 and 10 are available. The tool also enables detailed causes of death to be aggregated to form broader cause-category according to the users' need.
Download raw data files
Basic underlying raw data files, together with the necessary instructions, file structures, code reference tables, etc. These data can be used by institutions and organizations which need access at this level of detail, mainly for research purposes, AND have the required information technology (IT) resources to use this information.
Frequently asked questions
Results of 2005 survey on mortality data


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This year, the Alumni Association is launching the Gleason Name-A-Seat Campaign. The goal of this fundraising effort is to replace the 500 existing seats in Gleason for $500 each. Your gift will cover the cost of the new seat which includes a plaque that will be placed on the back of one seat in the auditorium with the short inscription of your choice. A small portion of your contribution will also support the FIT Alumni Association. This is a great opportunity to leave your legacy in Gleason for future generations of Panthers, support your alumni association and to help keep Florida Tech traditions alive.
There are 500 reasons for our alumni to Name-Your-Seat in Gleason - for you and your family, in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a dear friend or cherished faculty member. Whatever your reason, we encourage you to NAME-A-SEAT TODAY!
150 W. University Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901 Phone: (321) 674-7190 | Fax: (321) 674-7210 firstname.lastname@example.com
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Baie Bonne - Norris Point - Terre Neuve
Old Fort Point - Jasper National Park - Alberta - Canada
Canyon Maligne - Jasper - Alberta - Canada
Jasper - Alberta - Canada
Western Brook Pond - Gros Morne National Park - Terre Neuve
Baie Ste Maguerite - Fjord du Saguenay - Québec
Baie Ste Maguerite - Fjord du Saguenay - Québec
Grandma's Beach, Salt Spring Island, B.C.
One of our favorite spots on Salt Spring. My first successful attempt at patching the tripod AND its shadow!
St Paul's Church, Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring.
St Paul's Catholic Church, Fulford Harbour, Salt spring Island, overlooking the mud flats and keeping watch over the road between the ferry...
Emery-Sicard covered bridge, St-Maurice, QC, Canada
Covered bridge crossing the Harricana River at St-Maurice de Dalquier. Built in 1946, the bridge is now closed to car traffic.
Kinojévis River, Preissac QC, Canada
Winter afternoon on the boardwalk along the beautiful Kinojevis River
Tide pools,Beaver Point,Salt Spring Island, B.C.
Another panorama from Ruckle Provincial Park, the rocky shore by the campground, a great spot...
Norris Point - Terre Neuve
Mountain Meadows - Nouvelle-Écosse
Pyramid Lake - Jasper National Park - Alberta - Canada
The trail to Grandma's Beach, Salt Spring Island, B.C.
On the trail between the two previous panoramas.
The Vesuvius Café, Salt Spring Island.
Baddeck - Nouvelle Écosse - Canada
A swamp near Kingston, Canada
This swamp near a lake was visited by lots of dragonflies, butterflies and little frogs.
Charlie's floating home Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring.
After the Good Friday storm, April 2010. Squarefoot Charlie's floating home stranded on the shore in Fulford Harbour Salt Spring Island, B.C.


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Good morning to all our lovely crafty friends and followers. Carole here today to launch our new monthly Anything Goes Challenge I cannot believe that this will be our last one in 2016!
We have a great sponsor this month
All Dressed Up Stamps
Prize - choice of 2 single digis
Prize - choice of 2 single digis
These digital stamps are just so lovely if you haven't visited, then I'd recommend you pop over and take a look around the shop.
Our Design Team have been incredibly busy and have created some amazing cards to inspire you all.
Isobel Christmas Penguins
Julia - 3 Little Christmas Girls
Carole - Little Angel
Danijela used Lawn Fawn clear stamps set
Well its over to you now,You never cease to amaze us with your fabulous cards.This is always a very very popular challenge with you all.
Just remember that we have a few rules for the challenges. Link to your post and not to your blog, no back linking and you can only have three entries,. You've got until 25th December to enter.
Enjoy your day and Happy Crafting!
hugs, Carole
hugs, Carole


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Access my Linux server's firewall console
If your Linux server has a firewall, you can access it through your server's Hosting Control Center.
- Log in to your GoDaddy account.
- Click Servers.
- Next to the server you want to use, click Manage.
- In the Support section, click Firewall Console.
Your firewall console displays. In the Web browser's address bar, the firewall console's IP address displays. In the future, you can access the console directly by going to that IP address.


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Sorafenib tosylate Oral tablet
What is this medicine?
SORAFENIB (soe RAF e nib) is a medicine that targets proteins in cancer cells and stops the cancer cells from growing. It is used to treat liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding problems
heart disease
high blood pressure
kidney disease
liver disease
lung cancer
recent surgery
an unusual or allergic reaction to sorafenib, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not cut, crush or chew this medicine. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Do not take with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
St. John's Wort
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
This drug may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon, as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even though you feel ill unless your doctor tells you to stop.
Men and women should use effective birth control while taking this medicine and for 2 weeks after stopping this medicine. Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine.
If you are going to have surgery or any other procedures, tell your doctor you are taking this medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
black, tarry stools
breathing problems
chest pain or chest tightness
dark urine
fast or irregular heartbeat
feeling faint or lightheaded
high fever
light-colored stools
nausea, vomiting
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
right upper belly pain
sores on the hands or feet
spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds
stomach pain
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
hair loss
loss of appetite
weight loss
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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The handira is worn by women with handwoven and according to the old Berber tradition
the handira is worn over the shoulders of the bride.
The handira rug is made of wool, cotton and sparkling sequins (sequins).
This handira is super nice on your bed, but is also great as a wall cover.
Size: About 240 cm by 133 cm
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Readsboro Rollover Blamed on Slick Roads, Speed
READSBORO, Vt. — A Florida, Mass., man was able to walk away uninjured after his sport utility vehicle rolled over on Saturday evening.
Cody Laframboise, 19, told state police he was southbound in his 2004 Dodge Durango on Route 8, heading for Route 100, when the rear end of his vehicle lost traction, spinning the vehicle into the opposite lane.
When the rear wheels caught traction again, they sent the vehicle spinning back into its lane. Laframboise told state police he could not gain control of the vehicle. It veered off the southbound lane, went over an embankment and rolled onto its roof.
The accident occurred about 6 p.m. Trooper Justin Walker responded to the scene near the Readsboro and Searsburg town line.
Laframboise was not injured. The SUV incurred heavy damage to the passenger side and is considered totaled.
The road conditions were slippery, with a thin layer of slush and ice. Walker found that both road conditions and speed were a factor in the crash, which is still under investigation.
Firefighters' Quick Response Saves Readsboro Home
|Fire Chief Adam Codogni, left, coordinates the response a woodstove fire on Route 100.
READSBORO, Vt. — A quick — and overwhelming — response to woodstove fire on Tuesday afternoon saved a local family's home.
"It went up to the second floor, we didn't use hardly any water," said Fire Chief Adam Codogni. "Got it all with fire extinguishers and water cans.
"It was very clean and neat."
The call came around 3 p.m. from the home at 2045 Route 100, near the intersection at Old Country Lane, as Readsboro Volunteer Fire Department called for mutual aid backup from surrounding towns. Stamford, Wilmington and Whitingham, and Clarksburg, Mass., sent trucks and personnel. North Adams Ambulance Service also sent an ambulance and the rehab trailer.
"The second alarm brings a lot of manpower and you need it," Codogni said. "It's during the day and everybody's working. We all came from work."
The fire from the first-floor woodstove went up the wall and slightly into the second floor above it. Temperatures were frigid as firefighters contained the blaze within the structure and opened the windows to air it out.
The family will not be able to return to the building immediately, Codogni said. "They have to get an electrician in there. They have burnt wires and we've got the power off."
Family members acted promptly in calling the Fire Department and getting safely out of the building.
"They're very lucky the called it in as quick as they did," he said. "They all got out and stayed out. They did a good job."
Vermont Principal Charged With Stealing Lunch Money
|Michael W. Heller is charged with embezzling from Readsboro School.
READSBORO, Vt. — The principal of Readsboro Central School has been charged with stealing kids' lunch money.
Michael W. Heller, 40, of Fairfax, turned himself into state police on Monday after an investigation into missing funds at the school. He has been charged with petit larceny, forgery and embezzlement related to the misuse of more than $4,000 in grant funds and $200 in student lunch money.
Windham Southwest Supervisory Union Superintendent Richard McClements contacted state police on Dec. 19 after a financial audit discovered funds were missing. According to state police, the superintendent's office as well as the Readsboro School Board suspected the school's principal was misappropriating funds.
During his two-year tenure, said state police, Heller had applied for and received grant money for school-related items that he used for hotels, meals and shopping.
When questioned by the School Board, Heller submitted self-manufactured lists of transactions in an attempt to cover his illegal activities, said state police.
During the investigation, state police also interviewed the principal's secretary, who reported an ongoing theft of children's lunch money. Police say they have sufficient evidence that showed Heller was responsible for taking approximately $200 over a period of time, for his own use, instead of handing it in for the students' lunches.
Heller was processed and released on conditions that include an initial appearance date on Jan. 27 in Vermont District Court in Bennington.
Vermont Man Goes Missing During Journey to Texas
Vermont Men Held on Sexual Assault Charges
READSBORO, Vt. — A local man is being held with two other men on charges of sexual assault of a minor.
Jonathan Deblois, 21, of Readsboro is being held at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield after being charged with sexual assault, lewd and lascivious conduct with a child and furnishing alcohol.
State police say that a 14-year-old girl broke into the Wardsboro Highway Department in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 23, called 911 and reported she had been assaulted in the town of Wilmington by three men.
She was transported for treatment to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, where a detective trooper interviewed her and confirmed that the alleged assault had occurred in Wilmington.
A joint investigation with Wilmington Police led authorities to an East Main Street residence, where Dennis Pike Jr. resided, and a search warrant was executed.
Pike, 26, and Codie Johnson, 20, of Jacksonville were also both charged with sexual assault, lewd and lascivious conduct with a child and furnishing alcohol. They were both taken to Southern State for lack of bail.
Deblois and Pike are being held on $10,000 bail; Johnson on $5,000.


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The official announcement of a Major League Soccer Franchise in Miami could come as soon as the New Year, reported NBC Sports.
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy star David Beckham said the announcement would hopefully come by January 1st, according to NBC Sports.
"Hopefully there will be an announcement before the new year," Beckham said in an interview with Sky Sports in the UK. "We haven't announced that it's definitely going to be Miami yet but obviously I've been seen in Miami quite a few times. We're getting the details right at the moment."
Beckham's group has asked Miami-Dade County about the feasibility of building a soccer stadium at PortMiami, The Miami Herald reported Tuesday. The stadium would be located in the southwest corner of the port.
Bolivian billionaire Marcelo Claure and Miami Heat star LeBron James are among the people reportedly involved with Beckham's new franchise.
MLS has not officially awarded an expansion franchise to Beckham's group, but the league has shown interest in expanding into Florida. Orlando was named the newest MLS expansion team earlier this month.
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- WATCH: Deer Bursts Through Shop Window
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- Family: We Tipped Server, Didn't Pen Anti-Gay Note