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Depersonalization-derealization disorder occurs when you persistently or repeatedly have the feeling that you're observing yourself from outside your body or you have a sense that things around you aren't real, or both. Feelings of depersonalization and derealization can be very disturbing and may feel like you're living in a dream.
Many people have a passing experience of depersonalization or derealization at some point. But when these feelings keep occurring or never completely go away, it's considered depersonalization-derealization disorder. This disorder is more common in people who've had traumatic experiences.
Depersonalization-derealization disorder can be severe and may interfere with relationships, work and other daily activities. The main treatment for depersonalization-derealization disorder is talk therapy (psychotherapy), although sometimes medications also are used.
Persistent and recurrent episodes of depersonalization or derealization or both cause distress and problems functioning at work or school or in other important areas of your life. During these episodes, you are aware that your sense of detachment is only a feeling, and not reality.
The experience and feelings of the disorder can be difficult to describe. Worry about "going crazy" can cause you to become preoccupied with checking that you exist and determining what's actually real.
Symptoms of depersonalization include:
Symptoms of derealization include:
Episodes of depersonalization-derealization disorder may last hours, days, weeks or even months at a time. In some people, these episodes turn into ongoing feelings of depersonalization or derealization that may periodically get better or worse.
In this disorder, feelings of depersonalization and derealization aren't directly caused by drugs, alcohol, a mental health disorder or a medical condition.
Passing feelings of depersonalization or derealization are common and aren't necessarily a cause for concern. But ongoing or severe feelings of detachment and distortion of your surroundings can be a sign of depersonalization-derealization disorder or another physical or mental health disorder.
See a doctor if you have feelings of depersonalization or derealization that:
The exact cause of depersonalization-derealization disorder isn't well-understood. However, it appears to be linked to an imbalance of certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, which can make a brain vulnerable so that heightened states of stress and fear may lead to the disorder.
Symptoms of depersonalization-derealization disorder may be related to:
While anyone can develop depersonalization-derealization disorder, you're at increased risk if:
Even if you don't have depersonalization-derealization disorder, feelings of depersonalization or derealization can be triggered by:
Episodes of depersonalization or derealization can be frightening. They can cause:
You're likely to start by first seeing your primary care doctor, but you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in brain and nervous system disorders (neurologist) or a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders (psychiatrist).
Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment and learn what to expect from your doctor.
Before your appointment, make a list of:
Take a family member or friend along, if possible. Someone who accompanies you may remember something that you missed or forgot.
Some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
To be diagnosed with depersonalization-derealization disorder, you must meet the symptom criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association. This manual is used by mental health providers to diagnose mental conditions and by insurance companies to reimburse for treatment.
The DMS-5 includes these definitions:
To be diagnosed with depersonalization-derealization disorder:
You may need further evaluation or tests to rule out other physical or mental health disorders and other causes, such as substance misuse.
Treatment of depersonalization-derealization disorder is primarily psychological counseling, also called talk therapy. However, sometimes medications may be added to your treatment plan.
While depersonalization and derealization can be frightening, they aren't necessarily harmful. Realizing that you have a treatable mental health disorder can be reassuring. To help you cope with depersonalization and derealization:
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"Language Arts are certainly all about life skills," Nelson says. "How well you communicate, how well you write, how well you speak. Your body language."
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"I want to show these kids I'm invested in their lives," Nelson says. "I'm invested in their success. I want to help them improve."
His work as a Language Arts teacher is to challenge his students above and beyond just reading and writing.
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In addition to his commitment to his students in the classroom, Nelson is at every school function or activity.
"I want to recognize students not only for their academic achievements and growth, but for their social and personal growth as well," Nelson says.
"He's very passionate about his job and you can tell because it reflects in his students because he always inspires them,"
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Speaking Event: Healing the Activism / Spirituality Divide
The activist says, "Get off your meditation cushion and do something! And let's stop sitting around 'processing'!" The spiritual practitioner says, "How do you know you won't replicate your own internalized oppression in all you create? We must do the inner work first."
Today the worlds of the spiritual practitioner and the activist are converging, as we realize the changes that need to happen on our planet go all the way to the bottom: to our experience of being alive and our basic way of perceiving the world. No longer is inner work an escape from outer, or outer a distraction from inner. This talk will illuminate and encourage what we might call sacred activism.
About the speaker: Charles Eisenstein is an author and public speaker, and self-described "degrowth activist". He is the author of the 2011 book Sacred Economics.
Born in 1967, Eisenstein graduated from Yale University in 1989 with a degree in Mathematics and Philosophy. He has lived in Taiwan where he worked as a translator. Eisenstein currently lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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The Open Source Initiative, a nonprofit that certifies open source licenses, has adopted an important principle about standards, DRM, and openness, and just in time, too.
At 9:04am GMT today, the Let's Encrypt Certificate Authority issued its millionth certificate. This is an amazing success, coming only 3 months and 5 days since a beta version of the service became publicly available. We're very excited to be building a more secure and fully encrypted future for the World Wide Web.
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Apple is holding its annual shareholders meeting this morning at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. Unsurprisingly, the big topic of the day was Apple's defense of its users as it fights the FBI's unreasonable demands to break an iPhone's encryption. CNET reported that Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, was greeted with a standing ovation, and he assured the crowd that his company was not scared of the upcoming courtroom battle. Also attending this morning's meeting was EFF's Executive Director Cindy Cohn, who made the following statement during the question and answer period:
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Charleston celebrated the launch of Society 1858 this Friday, May 21 by providing perfect weather for the fabulously dressed crowd in the scenic Gibbes Museum courtyard.
Guests felt as though they had stepped into another world as the hectic hustle and bustle of Meeting Street traffic gave way to live modern jazz and a mouth-watering spread welcoming all to the debut of Society 1858, a group of dynamic professionals who support the Gibbes Museum of Art with social and educational programs for up-and-coming art patrons.
Party goers were joined by art aficionados filtering out from a special reception and gallery tour with Jim and Esther Ferguson, whose incredible private collection is currently on loan at the Gibbes for the "Modern Masters" exhibition (on view from April 30 - August 22, 2010).
The gorgeous crowd mingled in the garden while sipping wine or Firefly cocktails before ambling under the tent to partake of the delicious selection of hors d'oeuvres provided by Caviar and Bananas. Everyone filled their plates with roasted vegetables, fresh fruit, delectable sushi, and a variety of meats while discussing upcoming exhibitions and Charleston's growing art scene.
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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Jannie-- I think the ones that already had their birthdays kept our address's and are mailing early.........aren't they just sweet ??? People on here are just so thoughtful.
A good friend is like a warm quilt wrapped
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Hi All -
My apologies to the June babies. Mine will all go out to you tomorrow or Sat.
In my fog of dealing with my father's illness and a stressful job, I managed to make a big mistake in my bank account. I just got paid so I can use my debit card now that it it isn't $600 overdrawn. Can't believe I did that. So sorry you had to wait.
Hello Ladies
You should all have a PM from me with the July birthday babies addresses. We have 6 birthday babies this coming up month! Wow two on the Independence Day! My sister's birthday is on July 4th also and when I was little I thought all the fireworks were for her! I was not sure what all the fuss was about! But now that I am older (and wiser) the fireworks are all about her she is a great sister!!!!
From what I have been hearing everyone is getting their packages in a timely manner...that is great! I know life can take hold of you and it is hard to think about anything else except the problems right ahead of you. I know with my past few months of deaths and now dealing with my parents (dad has been diagnosed with demensia) I am glad that I had all of my squares cut and most of them packaged and ready to go. that would be the best hint I can give you.....get everything cut...package them....address them....then I put the birthdate in the corner where the stamp goes so I can mail them out on time.
Hope everyone is doing well...looks like I missed a contest on Monday. I will have to make up for that soon. I am planning on a contest this Monday around 9pm....see you then.
Queen Bee of the "2016/17 2.5" Birthday Swap
I only have 12 more fabrics to cut then I'll be done with all the Birthdays...What a great feeling!!!
Barb with all you have been and are going through-------you are a wonder woman !!! You are doing a great job and we appreciate everything you do for us !!!
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Me are done and addressed. I am waiting for Rhonda to give me the name of my swap pal for her third wall hanging swap.Everything is being mailed Saturday. Happy Birthday!!!
Received a birthday squishy from nurse bonnie this morning! Thank you. Love your fabrics.


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Do you all remember last year when Danielle Pellicci (runningdawgs) posted a few videos of her puppy training using positive reinforcement/marker training? I was totally floored (and judging by the exposion of posts asking her questions, I wasn't the only one). Well, I just found out that she has started doing a video series of on-demand training videos documenting and explaining the process as she goes along with her current puppy. I have watched them and LOVE how good she is at explaining the what/when/how of each lesson and they are super cheap. I have recommended the series to all of my puppy buyers and thought I should post here because I don't think there is any better way to start a puppy off. The only downside is that Danielle is filming as she goes so once you've devoured the first few videos you'll have to wait until the next one is released.
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Today's market has high demand for well-trained finance professionals. The Bloch School offers degree programs that include the Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.) a specialized graduate finance degree which provides intensive study in finance and related subjects; Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with an emphasis in finance; and Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis finance.
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Henry W. Bloch Missouri Endowed Chair in Financial Services
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David Kuipers, Ph.D., University of Missouri
Associate Professor of Finance
Nathan Mauck, Ph.D., Florida State University
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Muay Thai Weekly Recap: February 17
- Written by Rian Scalia
Quick Results (Full results here):
Monday, February 11
Raktemroi Wisucharoenyon def. Saksit Srithivet by decision.
Phetlamsin Kiatphontip def. Pitchichai Or. Bor. Tor. Khampi by decision.
Teelek 91Rungroj def. Dunglun Sitkriangkrai by decision.
Tuesday, February 12
Lookman Fonjaengchonburi def. Rungphet Wor. Rungniran by decision.
Yuthakarn Thor. Thepsuthin def. Chalongchai Kiatjaroenchai by TKO in Round 4.
Phetkarat Jitmuangnont def. Yangton Sitpanon by decision.
Wednesday, February 13
Sailomnoi Teded99 def. Teeai Kiatchongkhao by decision.
Binbon Sitdanai def. Lamlert Sitsorapit by decision.
Thursday, February 14
Kengsiam Nor. Sripueng and Choknamchai Sitjakong draw.
Friday, February 15
Mondam Sor. Weraphon def. Superlek Wor. Sungprapai by decision.
Chaisiri Saknirunrath def. Yodmanut Petpotong by TKO in Round 4.
Saturday, February 16
Fahmongkol Sor. Jor. Danyarong def. Watcharachai Rajanont by decision.
Sunday, February 17
Daoangkarn Por. Borirak def. Orono Eminentair by decision.
This week saw some fights get cancelled, such as Dejnarong Wor. Sungprapai vs. Yuthachai but still saw some great fights.
The good fights started right at the beginning of the week with Raktemroi vs. Saksit. It was a very technical battle, with Raktemroi the aggressor and Saksit showcasing some nice footwork while moving back and side to side. A ton of dumps and sweeps were executed and all in all, it was a great display of Muay Thai. Raktemroi took a decision win in an action packed fight.
Also on Monday was Phetlamsin vs. Pitchichai. This was a different fight, in that Phetlamsin showed real crafty qualities in the ring and neutralized a lot of Pitchichai's offense. Pitchichai came forward and tried to land punches but Phetlamsin did a great job of evading punches and closing distance to clinch at the same time.
Tuesday had some good fights, with Lookman vs. Rungphet being just solid overall in a fight with a lot of knees exchanged. The fight that stood out on Tuesday was Phetkarat vs. Yangton. Yangton was huge and managed to stun Phetkarat a bit in the third round but the fourth and fifth rounds were all Phetkarat.
Kengsiam vs. Choknamchai on Friday also was filled with some nice clinch action. The fight was pretty close, as they traded knees back and forth and ended in a draw.
Friday saw Mondam and Superlek fight for the third time, with each holding a win over one another in their previous two fights. Superlek had moved up from 115lbs with this fight taking place at 118lbs. Overall, it was yet another solid fight with all facets of the game on display. Mondam edged it, particularly with some clean knees scored. One of the real highlights of the week also took place on Friday, with Chaisiri finishing Yodmanut with a nasty straight right to the body. Yodmanut was supposed to fight Peteng at 106lbs but something was changed up and he fought Chaisiri at 113lbs.


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my 27 Gal Cube
Hello, all. Long time no post...guess that's what kids and work do.
Anywho, I had a thread started here http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...960&highlight= of me cycling and stocking my tank. It's a 27 gal Cube (20 w x 20 h x 18 d all inches) with an LED light on top. I went 17 months without a loss of fish, one died of causes unknown to me in Nov. '12. In December I wanted to try something new, so I found a couple on craigslist who came and took the 20 serpae tetra and the ABN pleco and added them to their 55 gal they had just finished cycling and started to stock.
Just to update on what is running in there, About 6 months prior (June '12) I had added an Eheim 2211 (rated for 39 US gal) as an additional filter. I doubled the biomax, adding the original amount from my AC70 and the additional new biomax all the the canister so it was packed with biomedia from top to bottom. I also have a killer pre-filter sponge on the Eheim which I've posted about prior. I then just stacked three AC 70 sponges (still the original sponges are in use I bought and put in when I first got it) and removed the prefilter on the AC70 so that thing is a mechanical filtration workhorse.
I've continued to maintain 60% water changes every week, and continue to test my water once a month. Crystal clear all the time minus the algae I leave in spots. 78 degrees all the time. I've meticulously kept a journal of weekly water changes, observations of fish behavior in response to changes in light, amounts or frequency fed, redecorating or adding/removing plants, fertilizer amounts and frequency and plant results, yada yada yada...you get the point. I've never had a real "spike," crash, etc of any sort since I completed my fishless cycle...Ammonia and Nitrite are always 0, and the Nitrates never get above 20, and pH hovers around 7. Same results every month when I test the water before a water change. That's testament to the advice and patience shown to me on this site when I joined, so kudos to the staff and members!!! I've really enjoyed this hobby as a direct result of your input here, you all probably remember my constant questioning.
So back to this past December.
I re-homed the stock in the tank. Then I went and picked up two Black convict juveniles from a guy in a neighboring town who had a gang of them to get rid of. And whoa are these fish fun. They know when they are going to get fed, and beg worse than our dogs. I'm thinking one is a male and one is a female, because one is literally twice the size of the other one, and the large one has a hump on his forehead like I've seen in some pics on-line. He is like three inches long now, not counting his tail and veils, if that's what you call them. The other one is smaller, much quicker, and his some vivid blues that show up on the fins when it flares up at me through the glass. Both are terribly healthy, colorful, and eat like pigs.
If they do end up being male and female and pair off and spawn, I am going to return the male to the guy I got them from, he said that wouldn't be a problem. Only time will tell.
In the meantime, that's what brings me to posting an update and looking for input.
Can anyone think of anything that would be safe to add as some sort of dither? The larger one hangs near the bottom center of the tank where some driftwood set up against each other has made a cave and the other one cruises around freely. They chase each other around now and again, but really it's just right before they get fed. I'm looking for something, like 6, 8, 10 fish that are quick and hardy enough to swim with one or two of these fish? I do realize that in time and based on their growth that one, if not both, of the black convicts will move back or onto another tank. I'm just looking for something that would add to the tank while the convicts lurk in the shadows of the rock and wood.
Oh, and I'll try and post some updated pics when I get a chance.
Thanks for your time and input!27 US gal (20 in w X 20 in h x 18in d)-
Sand, heavily planted with Water Wisteria and Red Ludwigia.
One large piece of driftwood and some artificial caves.
2 female GBR
10 Bloodfin Tetra
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Okay, so took advantage of leaving the kids with the sitter today on my day off.
First thing this morning I moved the two black convict cichlids, both males, to a ten gallon aquarium with old tank water and a sponge filter. Then did my weekly WC, and adjusted the thermostat up to 80/81 degrees F. I took the two fish back to the source I got them and off I went. I went by the LFS and picked up two female German Blue Rams. The guy there has several breeding pairs in the back and he fills his tanks with the fry. Both healthy, beautiful specimens. Thanks to threads and pics here I was able to easily identify the males and females and went with two ladies. I'll eventually be back for a male and then will return the third wheel female if/when they pair up. I also picked up 10 Bloodfin Tetra. These things are gorgeous and fun as all get out to watch swim. They enjoy all the tank space there is and for the most part stick tightly together unless they spook then recollect. And they are always on the move. Really, really fun to watch. While I was doing my WC i redecorated a little bit and grouped some plants together, put some caves in there, and perched a piece of driftwood over top. The two GBRs stay near each other and seem to really enjoy the caves and bunches of plants, rummaging for bits here and there among the stems.
In a month or so, as long as all the new inhabitants remain happy and healthy, I'm going back for a male GBR and EITHER 10 more Bloodfin Tetra or ten Flame Tetra. The gentleman had several dozen nice looking Flame Tetra. I think they'd be a nice contrast with the other fish, or 20 Bloodfins will look nice, also.
I'm not concerned about how the GBRs will do with my water parameters (hardness, acidity, etc) seeing as how they were bred and raised in my local water supply at the LFS. I'm going to monitor ammonia, trItes, and trAtes daily for the next week to ten days to make sure I have no spikes and make sure the tank is ready for some more tenants.
Pics coming soon.
Any thoughts or suggestions on filling out the tank? Would 1m/2f GBRs be ok or remove the third wheel? Etc. etc.
Thanks for reading!27 US gal (20 in w X 20 in h x 18in d)-
Sand, heavily planted with Water Wisteria and Red Ludwigia.
One large piece of driftwood and some artificial caves.
2 female GBR
10 Bloodfin Tetra


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With spring quickly approaching, it's time to think about your gardening plans. If you'd like help going organic or starting from scratch, we've created a guide with the help of an industry pro. This topic will be split into two segments, with the first dedicated to a how-to and the second geared toward a few reasons that might (read: should) make you change your mind about greening your garden.
I interviewed my friend, Melissa Kuzoian, who works at the Brooklyn Grange in New York City, for some tips. The Brooklyn Grange boasts the largest rooftop soil farm in the world–and it's all organic! They own two separate lots in the city and harvest over 40,000 pounds of produce annually, grown on a total of about 2.5 acres.
That's not all the Brooklyn Grange has to offer, though; you can do anything here from taking a general tour, to hosting a corporate retreat, a cocktail reception and even tying the knot! For New Yorkers especially, this is the perfect place to get closer to the earth while in the middle of it all.
In 2010, the Brooklyn Grange crew started a process that "took six days of craning 3,000lb soil sacks seven stories up to the roof." Today, they've created a harvest haven in New York. There are always events going on at the Brooklyn Grange, so if you're in the area I encourage to stop by and show this amazing farm some love. Want to try some of their homegrown produce for yourself? Stop by one of the restaurants or markets they partner with!
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From the official site: http://www.animelosangeles.org/ala/2012/amv-contest/
The AMV (Anime Music Video) contest takes place on Friday. Anime Music Videos consist of clips from one or more anime series or movies set to songs. They are made by fans because they have a passion for an anime/song combination that drives them to show that vision to audiences.
All of our contestants are fans just like you who have worked hard all year to create the videos we will be showing off Friday evening. There are many
awards that can be won.
Audience Categories:
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Judging Categories: (Voted on by our panel of Judges)
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4) Accepted Formats:
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II) Submission Restrictions
1) Entries will be accepted on a first-come first serve basis.
4) You may submit ONE video per category (Action, Comedy, Drama) . Maximum of FOUR videos per
5) You must attend the convention to be eligable for awards.
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I-5) This year we will only accepting files. If you are unable to upload your file to the provided server we may make special allowance. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.
II-4) One video per category maximum. This year YOU decide what your best drama is, send us that. Videos which do not easily fit a category may be submitted regardless. Absolute maximum of four videos.
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I don't know if this is happening anywhere else, but the TRU in Arlington Heights, IL drooped the price of the 12'' Dewback. Its approximately $69 bucks if I recall. Its still not a lot, but at least its starting to drop, hopefully it'll go down more after Christmas.
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All guns must be capable of chambering a 3" shell; barrel and choke may not exceed 32"; all types of sights are allowed; eye and ear protection is required; all shots are at a paper target with a 3" red circle and only those pellets completely within the red circle (not touching the black outer ring) will be counted; shots are at 40 yards with the muzzle of the shotgun behind the 40 yard line; shotshells are furnished by the organizer and no other ammunition may be on the grounds.
Squad winners and class winners will be awarded prizes. In addition, winners of both 1st and 2nd place in each class will qualify for "seats" in the semi-finals at the World Championship Still Target Shoot to be held in Edgefield, SC the first weekend in October.
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Detect: Adware.Pinball Corporation
Platform: Win32
Type: Adware
Size: 207544 bytes
Packer: UPX
Unpacked size: 449 KB
Language: C++
md5: 8C09805A8EB78C9917BDDEDCF7F45D62
sha1: 21ABC57D515487595CA17E63CCD98C096D86C52F
It is an advertising software designed to redirect requests to other web resources.
Technical Details
The malicious program represents a loader of legal software installer – Xvid codec pack (http://www.xvid.org/). However, the malicious program does not only download Xvid installer, but installs components which allow tracking search requests the user enters to the browser address bar.
Once launched, the malicious software gathers the following information about infected system:
- IP address
- Windows Product ID. With that, system registry key value is read:
- Hard disk serial number
- Computer name
- User name
- OS version
Then, gathered information is sent to one of the servers:
Afterwards, an updated version of the malicious software is downloaded from the server and saved in the temporary folder of the current user:
%Temp%\upg<random 2 digit number>.tmp
When the description was created, the file (size: 247992 bytes) was downloaded;
Once the file is successfully downloaded, it is launched for execution. The downloaded file extracts following file from its body:
%Temp%\_te<number>.exe (94208 bytes)
In its turn, that file extracts the VBScript
%Temp%\stb<number>.tmp\stub.vbe (6018 bytes)
and launches it for execution using the "wscript.exe" Windows process.
The launched script downloads a file from the URL:
and saves it as:
%Temp%\stb< number>.tmp\setup.exe
When the description was created, the file (size: 1021851 bytes) was downloaded;
Then the script launches the downloaded file.
Once launched, the "setup.exe" file extracts from its body those components which implement the basic functions of the malicious program:
%Program Files%\BasicScan\basicscan.dll (888832 bytes)
%Program Files%\BasicScan\basicscan.exe (23040 bytes)
%Program Files%\BasicScan\uninstall.exe (80700 bytes)
%Temp%\nsc<number>.tmp\System.dll (10240 bytes)
%Temp%\nsx< number>.tmp\basicscan.dll (888832 bytes)
%Temp%\nsx< number>.tmp\uninstall.exe (80700 bytes)
%Temp%\nsx< number>.tmp\basicscan.exe (23040 bytes)
%APPDATA%\BasicScan\basicscan<random 3 digit number>.exe (23040 bytes)
The following registry keys are added:
"TempInstallDir" = "%Program Files%\BasicScan"
"Primary" = "13017"
"DllPath" = "%Program Files%\BasicScan\basicscan.dll"
"Version" = "65550"
"Cid" = "7912dcecb5094c979b2fea8524a265d9"
"Partner" = "BscscnPB"
"Src" = "basicscan"
"Initial" = "1"
"ShowToolbarButton" = "0"
"ShowBarSign" = "0"
"FXInstalled" = "1"
"DisplayName" = "BasicScan 1.0 build 114"
"UninstallString" = "%Program Files%\BasicScan\uninstall.exe _?=%Program Files%\BasicScan"
To create a new search service in Internet Explorer, the following registry keys are added:
[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{33524C00-63FB-43DB-A6BF-0A4E14B24649}]
"DisplayName" = "BasicScan"
"URL" = "http://www.basicscan.com/?prt=BscscnPB&keywords={searchTerms}"
In addition, the malicious software is installed as a Mozilla Firefox extension.
For this purpose, the following files are created:
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\install.rdf (1106 bytes)
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\chrome.manifest (302 bytes)
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\chrome\basicscan.jar (6436 bytes)
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\defaults\preferences\prefs.js (135 bytes)
%APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\juqoitgu.default\extensions.sqlite-journal (167936 bytes)
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\defaults\preferences\prefs.js (137 bytes)
During the installation process, the following windows appear:
Once the installation process is complete, the malicious software launches earlier extracted files for execution:
%Program Files%\BasicScan\basicscan.exe
%APPDATA%\BasicScan\basicscan<random 3 digit number>.exe
In addition, the malicious software downloads the Xvid codec pack installer and saves it as:
%Temp%\_te<random number>.exe
When the description was created, the file (size: 9639400 bytes) was downloaded;
Once the file is successfully downloaded, the installer is launched for execution. The installer dialog box is as follows:
The malicious program injects the following library:
%Program Files%\BasicScan\basicscan.dll
into the address space of the process started by the browser user. This allows the malicious program to track search queries the user types in the address bar and return a list of URLs received from the server:
In addition, the malicious software can updates its components downloading those updates from the intruder's server.
Removal Recommendations
If you have not used any antivirus program to protect your computer from viruses and it gets infected with this malicious program, follow the steps listed below to remove it:
- Using Task Manager ( "How to End a Process with the Task Manager") terminate the following processes:
- Close all open browsers.
- Delete the registry keys ("How to Work with System Registry"):
- Delete the following files:
- Delete the original malicious software file (its file name and location depends on the way the Trojan originally penetrated a user's computer).
- Clean the Temporary Internet Files folder, which contains infected files ("How to clean Temporary Internet Files folder").
- Run a full scan of your computer using the Antivirus program with the updated definition database (Download Ad-Aware Free).
basicscan<random 3 digit number>.exe
"TempInstallDir" = "%Program Files%\BasicScan"
"Primary" = "13017"
"DllPath" = "%Program Files%\BasicScan\basicscan.dll"
"Version" = "65550"
"Cid" = "7912dcecb5094c979b2fea8524a265d9"
"Partner" = "BscscnPB"
"Src" = "basicscan"
"Initial" = "1"
"ShowToolbarButton" = "0"
"ShowBarSign" = "0"
"FXInstalled" = "1"
"DisplayName" = "BasicScan 1.0 build 114"
"UninstallString" = "%Program Files%\BasicScan\uninstall.exe _?=%Program Files%\BasicScan"
[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{33524C00-63FB-43DB-A6BF-0A4E14B24649}]
"DisplayName" = "BasicScan"
"URL" = "http://www.basicscan.com/?prt=BscscnPB&keywords={searchTerms}"
%Temp%\upg<random 2 digit number>.tmp
%Temp%\_te< number >.exe
%Program Files%\BasicScan\basicscan.dll
%Program Files%\BasicScan\basicscan.exe
%Program Files%\BasicScan\uninstall.exe
%Temp%\nsc< number >.tmp\System.dll
%Temp%\nsx< number >.tmp\basicscan.dll
%Temp%\nsx< number >.tmp\uninstall.exe
%Temp%\nsx< number >.tmp\basicscan.exe
%APPDATA%\BasicScan\basicscan< random 3 digit number >.exe
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\install.rdf
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\chrome.manifest
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\chrome\basicscan.jar
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\defaults\preferences\prefs.js
%Program Files%\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{6AA54174-C9E8-4B07-95A0-0FBC19CBE64C}\defaults\preferences\prefs.js


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Video: A Chinese journalist's inside view of censorship
Journalist Liu Jianfeng worked in China's state-controlled media for nearly two decades. Eventually, frustration with the system and pressure from his colleagues prompted him to quit. He continues to report on public issues such as land grabs, and hopes to find a new model for investigative journalism in China. Jonah Kessel reports. (11:10)
Read our accompanying special report, "Challenged in China," on the shifting dynamics of censorship and media control.


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The Bishop of Durham distinguishes between the science of Darwin and the philosophy of Darwinists. Believing that one can be both a theist and an evolutionist, Tom Wright exposes the real agenda of those who argue that religion and science are necessarily in opposition.
Good stuff from N.T. Wright the Bishop of Durham


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Word to the wise: Do not pick up "The Turing Option" (Harry Harrison and Marvin Minsky, 1992) intending to read just the first 50 pages or so. I read the entire 500 pages in a stretch, procastinating the things I'd planned to do during those seven hours. That's almost a standard workday (if any such thing exists.)
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Giuliana and Bill Rancic have some wonderful news to share – they are expecting their first child. E! News is reporting that the couple, who have been through some extremely difficult times the last few months, are going to be welcoming their baby into the world in about 4 months time through a gestational surrogate, which means the baby will be the Rancics' genetic child, but carried by another woman. This is such happy news!
Giuliana and Bill have struggled to conceive a baby for years, and sadly experienced failed IVF treatments and a miscarriage. Most of you know also that Giuliana underwent a double mastectomy for breast cancer last year. The couple will be taking the news public now about how their life is taking a happy turn.
"We are so thrilled that our prayers have been answered," the E! News anchor and Fashion Police cohost exclusively tells us. Adds Bill, "We are absolutely ecstatic to be sharing this with everyone who has been following our journey."
"We received an incredible amount of love and prayers from viewers around the world," says Giuliana, "and we want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them for their love."
Ah, this is such great news for a Monday morning! I'm very happy for Giuliana and Bill. A couple of weeks ago, she also announced that her prognosis is good, and she didn't need chemotherapy, which means that the mastectomy was a success. This couple have been through some awful, awful times, and this is just so wonderful. The happy couple and soon-to-be parents also plan to renew their wedding vows this summer, so all in all, lots of love, light and happiness. Lets send our congratulations out to these very deserving two!0


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Applying Realistic Drop Shadows
Posted 27 March 2010 - 12:24 PM
For example, in the image below, you can see (in the long rectangle) that this wooden frame should cast a shadow on everything under it. But, I used a layer mask to weave the purple ribbon (at red arrow) over and under this frame. This was done by placing most of the ribbon over the frame, but using a layer mask to hide the part of the ribbon I wanted to look like it was going under the frame (the part in the red square). As it is, the drop shadow isn't revealed because technically this ribbon layer is over the frame layer, so the drop shadow applied to the frame doesn't show up. Do you have any ideas on how I can get drop shadows where I want them when using layer masks? I have tried "brushing" a grayish/shadow-like low opacity brush in the area and copying and pasting a small section of the drop shadow, but I can't get it to look natural.
Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks!
Posted 27 March 2010 - 12:46 PM
If my reply doesn't help, at least it will bump your question up. roflol :-)
My play tools are: CS5.5, PSE9; PRE9; PSPX2, on a Laptop PC, with Win7
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It sounds like you've already tried what I was going to suggest. I usually just go in and use the Burn Tool to draw in some shadow in situations like this. There may be a better way so I'll be watching this thread to see what others say.
I've tried this Pat, but I cannot get it to match the look of the rest of the shadow...maybe I just need more practice...*sigh*
Posted 27 March 2010 - 02:38 PM
I haven't tried this, but can you put the shadow on it's own layer and then just put it where it would naturally fall?
I can put the shadow in its own layer; the problem is, I'd have to put it on top of the frame, so it would fall under the ribbon, then it's covering the frame. I guess if I duplicated the shadow layer and then pulled one on top and then erased the rest of it, that might work...hmmmmmm...
Posted 27 March 2010 - 02:44 PM
I'm sure that someone will come along who really knows what to do, but I was just wondering - would the shadow work better, if you applied it to the frame before you threaded the ribbon? :-)
If my reply doesn't help, at least it will bump your question up. roflol :-)
Thanks, Heatheranne! This is a tough question...I did apply the drop shadow to the frame layer first, but I can only use the mask to hide the part of the ribbon that is directly under the frame. Since the shadow falls outside the boundaries of the frame, the ribbon cannot be hidden past that point, because then there'd be a space between the ribbon and the frame and it wouldn't look realistic anymore -- though it would reveal the frame's shadow.
Does this make sense? (I'm not sure it really does...ROFL!!!!) Thanks for the bump and trying to help!
Posted 27 March 2010 - 03:39 PM
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Posted 27 March 2010 - 03:52 PM
I think you've hit it with this idea. That was exactly what I was thinking. I'm interested to see if it works for you. I don't have the luxury of putting a shadow on its own layer in PSE 4 unless I make it myself (also and option...just dup the layer, fill with grey and decrease opacity). But I have done this in the past and even distorted the shape to ad more depth.
I guess if I duplicated the shadow layer and then pulled one on top and then erased the rest of it, that might work...hmmmmmm...
Good luck!
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Adam Lallana has completed his move to Liverpool.
The 26-year-old has signed a long term contract to join Rickie Lambert in making the move from St Mary's to Anfield this summer.
Liverpool are understood to have paid a fee of around £23m plus add-ons.
Bournemouth are set to receive a bumper payout of about £5.75m due to the 25 per sell-on clause they insisted upon when allowing Saints to sign Lallana as a 12-year-old. Saints will pocket the remaining £17.25m.
After joining Saints from the Cherries, Lallana rose through the academy ranks to become the club's captain and a hugely influential player for Saints.
Lallana, who informed Saints of his desire to move to Liverpool this summer, leaves St Mary's having played more than 250 games for the club, scoring 60 goals in the process.
Lallana said: "It has not sunk in if I'm being honest.
"I'd like to thank everyone at Southampton for what they have done for me; I have been there for the best part of 14 years.
"I'm so excited for the next chapter of my career, coming to a special club like Liverpool. I'm quite humbled and I just can't wait to get started."
Lallana, a boyhood Everton fan, added "Watching the run-in towards the end of last season it was unbelievable.
"It got the hairs on the back of my neck standing up just watching the style of football.
"Deep down I was thinking to myself 'One day hopefully I'll be able to play in that team'."
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers added: "We are delighted to have secured the services of one of the Premier League's top talents in signing Adam Lallana.
"What is apparent about Adam is that his character is on a par with his talent.
"He is an exceptional young man and someone who has a love for the game - and, most importantly, a desire to progress and improve.
"Adam is motivated by being the best he can be and being part of something special. We believe he fits right in with what we are trying to do at Liverpool.
"We have seen, over the past two seasons in the Barclays Premier League, he has a tactical awareness to adapt to what is required of him and to put the team above his personal ambitions.
"He has leadership skills and personal qualities that make him a special commodity and I am delighted we have acted decisively to make sure he is wearing a Liverpool shirt next season.
"Adam is aware there will be great competition for places at this club and he is hungry to improve further. We are confident he will fit perfectly with the culture we have at Liverpool.
"I'm excited about working with Adam and helping him to progress even further."
Saints released a short statement to say: "Southampton Football Club can confirm that Adam Lallana has completed his transfer to Liverpool.
"The fee received from Liverpool, although undisclosed, will allow the club to further develop the first-team squad for the 2014/2015 season."
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I agree with you Chux. BTW, what is up between you and Hayden Christensen? Your avitars make it look like you two broke off your love affair. Was Obi-Wan holding him back again?
I agree with you Chux. BTW, what is up between you and Hayden Christensen? Your avitars make it look like you two broke off your love affair. Was Obi-Wan holding him back again?
BAD Pts Need: R5-C7 lf leg (x2), , R4-P44 right leg BAD Pts Offered For Trade: PM me - I have lots of parts now including BG-J38!. New Kyle Katarn is also available.
Nope, this Prime is teeny tiny. 10 cm, but has great articulation and is fully transformable.Originally Posted by Tycho
wow, that is weird. we must be slipping in our old age...Originally Posted by El Chuxter
ricochet looks kinda cool. i love how the first comment on this page below says something about how the back liscense plate says "new jersey" on it...
i actually really like the colors on rollbar.
don't know if i'm gonna get either of these, though.
EDIT: i found alt.prowl today... he's better than i envisioned, but not by much. i can't get the arms back under the hood, i'll have to scrutinize the directions. the protruding chestpiece doesn't bother me as much as i expected it to, but the legs lack of articulation is kinda a drag. i found this demonstration of how to swap them around so the knees bend more, however, it makes him look more like grim/jack. i think i'll stick with the way it is for now. it seems easy to do, and easily reversible - but i just got him. if it still bothers me in a month, i might do the switch...
Nachos are the right of all sentient beings.
The guns... They've stopped!
- Dan Akroyd, Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope
Hopefully this picture will post. It is definitely "Energon and Beyond."
Don't let your imaginations get too carried away guys...
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Found Downshift last night at Target, he wasn't on the pegs but CDHS was, I was crushed with disappointment but only seconds later looked to the right and saw Downshift sitting on the shelf nearby: huzzah!
TF:CY Downshift - once again we're seeing G1 Wheeljack's head on another character's name because Hasbro gave away the Wheeljack name to a totally different Armada character and ever since it's been screwed up, they haven't lost the name, but the main line (Armada/Energon/Cybertron) is stuck for now. However, on this Downshift figure, I'm not really sure having Wheeljack's head on this muscle car makes any sense anyway.
Downshift's vehicle mode is based on a late '60s/early '70s muscle car, more specifically it's roughly an early-'70s Plymouth Barracuda, the haunches of the rear fenders and the green and black paintjob suggest this, though some of the lines have been changed for various reasons, giving it a mid-'70s feel as well. Overall I'd say the shape is very muscle car-cool with great aggresive-yet-squared lines, a nifty grill, the hood scoops, and even the right kind of taillights - it's unusual to see a classic car Transformer, I suspect this was some designer's pet project. Vehicle mode even has an empty upper cabin with the top halves of the dash, steering wheel, and seats sculpted in place adding to the realism; the roof is even subtley sculpted to be a landau top. I don't like the engine block sticking out the top of the hood and cutting into the windshield, it's too small and too far back, they needed something to cover the head here, but I think they should have just continued the hood's lines with a new panel instead. The wheels are only "alright", but they do keep the ride hight low without being a bottom-scraper, and there's even a few underside details sculpted in. The vehicle is very solid and except for the tech details on the back window and the hole near the back of either rear fender, the disguise is complete - you can even open the doors partway while leaving the black panel behind them in place. Colorwise, you have green with a black hood, roof, and side stripe, plus silver accents, orange translucent for the windows and headlights, a dark gray stripe that blends perfectly with a piece of the articulation, red taillights, and an Autobot logo tampoed on the front of the hood -- everything about the deco looks great, although there is one odd black panel just ahead of the rear wheelwell that should have been painted green. The total package is a very exciting car.
The accessories are a pair of large missile-launching blasters, usually the missiles make TF guns look worse but in this case they have sculpted vented barrel details which make the guns look better. The guns have a standard peg at the top and bottom, but the bottom one is meant for vehicle mode where the guns peg into the rear fenders and are designed to line them up against the body a certain way, they even create voids above the wheels. The green, black, and dark gray goes perfectly with the car, and they're held in such a way that it wouldn't be hard to believe them sliding out from the car body rather than pegging in. As if there wasn't enough classic car theme on Downshift, the triggers on the guns form low angled fins for the car!
The key gimmick is interesting, and I love how they hid the key slot: in keeping the car's lines as pure as possible, the middle of the rear window has some silver tech detail but no slot, you actually have to flip the window panel up to create the slot. Inserting the key causes the front grill to pop forward and open into translucent orange jaws, Hasbro calls this a capture claw but in my mind the real interesting element is the big pointy thing in between, to me it's a big hidden blaster. The key can be stored in the slot without leaving the gimmick activated.
Transformation is fun, it's not terribly complex but I find it very satisfying. Open the doors, separate the rear end, swing it and waist all the way around then straighten the legs, fold down the arms from the doors, flip open the heelspurs and doors hiding the feet, and finally fold down the upper cabin to create the back and reveal the head which turtles up via spring power while allowing the Wheeljack-ears to fold down.
Downshift's bot mode is straightforward but again, I find it very satisfying... with one caveat: Wheeljack's head still seems out of place on this green and black muscle car-square body, so it's odd that this Downshift's head is even more like the Wheeljack character than Energon Downshift, though both share the "square head with round shape" concept. The body has wide shoulders/shoulderpads formed by the horizontal doors, a horizontal car front end chest, and moderately-large boots formed by the rear end -- I'd call it an "average" transformer body type, tough but not bulky, with stuff sticking out but not to excess unlike some other Transformers of late and what's great is that nothing feels like kibble here, everything seems justified to me (except maybe the underside of the now-vertical engine block behind the head). The shoulders are set back a little, and with the long hood chest the arms can't reach past that. There's plenty of sculpted detail, especially revealed at the waist, except the shoulders and arms which are a little plain. The colors remain essentially the same, adding more dark gray plastic and a little dull gold paint on the knees and for the eyes; also, there's translucent orange plastic from the windshield and engine block underside seen from the front which makes the translucent orange ears on the head get lost in the look. Downshift has rotating shoulders with a very limited hinge from transformation, a second hinge for the arm proper, a hinged elbow, ball-jointed hips, universal knees (they rotate at the boot rather than the thigh-end), and limited head articulation (a couple degrees to the right, even less to the left) -- the articulation isn't exemplary, but except for the neck what he does get works well for him. I don't mind the lack of waist articulation, but I wish there had been a mid-bicep swivel. The key gimmick works exactly the same as vehicle mode, which is pretty cool since the cab with the key slot is now rotated down 90 degrees. The guns can peg into his fists, but are also designed so they can clip to his shoulders which looks good and balanced too.
Bottom line, Downshift is an odd homage but a very cool bot in his own rite and has a great alt mode which isn't hurt by the key gimmick or the external accessories. I know some fans won't like him because he has Wheeljack's head, and some won't like him because he's not super-articulated, but I think he's a pretty killer toy, Downshift is awesome.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
picked up alt.skids the other day... he's actually really cool. very complex and different transformation from other alts, and the pics definitely don't to him justice. recommended.
Nachos are the right of all sentient beings.
The guns... They've stopped!
- Dan Akroyd, Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope
I'm waiting for a character that I care about, but yes, the mold looks good. I'm still hoping for an Ironhide repaint or something.
I passed on Richchet and Rollbar(?) the other day. Talk about ugly repaints. I'm proud to say I didn't buy Grimlock but waited for Wheeljack, and Sunstreaker is the only repaint I own.
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yeah, i can't say the same... at this point i have smokescreen and silverstreak, sideswipe and sunstreaker, grimlock and wheeljack, windcharger and decepticharge, jazzmeister and shockwaveblast, hound and swindle, tracks and ravage, and then prowl and skids. in fact, the only guys i don't have at this point are dead-end and swerve.Originally Posted by Tycho
Nachos are the right of all sentient beings.
The guns... They've stopped!
- Dan Akroyd, Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope
Dead-End is one of my favorites! Great vehicle mode. I only have a few repaints/remolds: Dead-End, Battle Ravage (kinda regret that now), Shockblast (another of my favorites), and Decepticharge - the rest really turned me off, Wheeljack being the closest to a purchase but I didn't like how Grimlock turned out.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
Now this is still a rumor. However the enquirer has been right about a few things lately so I thought it worth posting.
" The TF Movie Toy
Hasbro will be re-releasing 20th Anniversary Prime for the 20th Anniversary of the original TF movie. It is said to have "movie related accessories with a new movie deco." Now, this could be just a straight re-release, but my guess would be they give us either the Takara non-battle damaged version or a complete new redeco. Could we get a white Prime for when he dies? Or will it be Magnus? I think my first guess is the most probably. What about the new parts? My honest guess is that we won't get anything new except maybe a copy of the movie. Honestly, what else could they put in from the movie? It's slated to be released in October
I checked up on this one with my buddy Chris, who works at TRU, and he said they have a new SKN for a 20th anniversary Prime (not the old Prime) in their computers.
The TF Classic Line:
Optimus Prime (with out Trailer)
Hot Rod
TBD (To be Decided)
All of these are set to be released in October except for Grimlock, Astrotrain, and the 2 TBDs, which are set for February.
Prime with trailer
Megs and Jetfire are set for October and Prime and Soundwave for Feb "
I can't wait to see what these look like! Especially Jetfire. I also think its highly likely we will get an Ultra Magnus in the Voyager line as well.


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raph: That's not even the beginning of it (as long as you're not too attached to "reverse chronological"). Some use it to write random rants about thoughts, others use it for purposes as varied as recommending commercial products to ranting about free software, while, and this has been a recent discovery for me, still others use it to create interactive fan-fiction. Of course, the non-personal blogs also vary: from free software, through geek community and ending in elitistic discussion sites, they cover all areas. However, you nailed one fact very accurately, and I thought it might bear repeating: Blogs are inherently webby: they are fun and useful because the web has, for all its limitations one advantage: however many links one puts, it does not disturb the stream of reading. Like in a certain horrible movie, they sit quietly, blued, asking us if we "want to find out more". They allow us to say what we mean by words like free without needing to launch the user into an argument he already knows. It even lets us inform the user how we feel about technical issues, such as threads without reiterating age-old arguments. Blogs fit the web naturally: the sponteneously create links. Google uses the web as an intelligent network of links. Thus, Blogs enhance the web in a way that Google is uniquely equipped to use to its fullest.
Like I said, I'm not saying anything that raph did not, but I hope I put an interesting enough twist on it :)


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3D Camera Technology Gains Traction With Tech Giants, Investors
When Blake Krikorian first heard about 3D camera technology being developed by startup Matterport Inc., he thought about his favorite video games.
"I wanted to scan my house and I wanted to drop it into 'Call of Duty,' so I'm fighting zombies in my own house," said Mr. Krikorian, who invested in Matterport out of his personal investment and idea-creation entity id8 Group, which sold its project R2 Studios to the Xbox division of Microsoft last year.
Three-dimensional cameras have numerous potential applications, from gaming to retail to real estate, and that's attracting interest from startups and major corporations alike.
Mountain View, Calif.-based Matterport took one step toward commercializing the technology on Thursday, when it released its $4,500 3D camera for sale to the public. The company also markets its cloud services, including a Web player where users can upload and view 3D models of the spaces they scanned.
"We believe we'll sell thousands of these to tens of thousands of these in the next couple of years," said Bill Brown, chief executive of Matterport.
Even as Matterport sells its higher-end camera, the sector is fast moving toward a time when every consumer could have a 3D camera in their pocket, nestled inside smartphones and tablets.
Last month Google Inc. demonstrated Project Tango, a prototype phone that creates 3D models of the space it scans. In November, Apple Inc. said it purchased Israeli startup PrimeSense Ltd., which has been developing 3D sensors and cameras.
Another Israeli company, Mantis Vision, has received investments from Samsung and Flextronics this year, according to reports. And startups Lynx Laboratories and DotProduct3D are taking or are about to take pre-orders for their 3D cameras.
"These are just the first wave. There will be more to come," said Amir Rubin, CEO of Florida startup Paracosm, a Matterport competitor that has developed software that processes data taken by various cameras into 3D models.
"The technology is still in its infancy," Mr. Rubin said about 3D image technology in general, a sector set into motion when Microsoft released its motion controller Kinect in 2010.
For Matterport, it was important to get its camera out for use, even though the company imagines that the most valuable part of its business will be its software.
"[We view] ourselves as a software company," Mr. Brown said. "We make hardware because when we started, there was no hardware device that would do what we wanted. We believe you'll eventually have a lot of more companies that will make devices with 3D capabilities."
Matterport intends its camera for use by professionals in real estate, building management, retail and other industries. It's important for its software development to get real data from its cameras in order to improve the software in preparation for a time when 3D cameras will become ubiquitous, Mr. Brown said.
The company, which graduated from the Y Combinator accelerator, has raised about $10 million in funding to date, from investors including Lux Capital, Felicis Ventures, Greylock Partners, Qualcomm Ventures, Rothenberg Ventures, Red Swan Ventures and Navitas Capital. Another individual investor is Gordon Segal, founder of Crate & Barrel.
Matterport spent the past year improving its ability to capture various types of environments. "The biggest difference between now and where we were a year ago falls under the category of visual quality," Mr. Brown said. The company had to solve tough problems, such as how to identify and properly process reflective surfaces, he said.
We had to "perfect the algorithms digitally. We've gotten to the point where visually we are starting to approach the same aesthetic quality as a photograph," the CEO said.
The company is working on a future application where users will be able to manipulate objects within their 3D models. That could some day enable people to shop for furniture by fitting it into virtual models of their homes and buying them immediately, for example.
"It'll reduce the friction to purchasing. It'll increase the transactions, like Amazon, which made it easy to buy," said Mr. Krikorian, who has previously served on the board of Amazon.com.
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I could start a new thread about one of my dreams for this, but it sort of goes with this subject.
I had a dream that nighttime refused to come.
It was 10pm and the sun had not set yet! People were thinking it was very strange, but they were liking it nevertheless.
So the sun was in like the 4:30 - 5 or 6 pm range in the sky over the ocean, but it was not getting any lower on the horizon. At first, the 9pm sunset was a little different, but no one thought to much about it. By 10pm and 10:30 when the sun still had not gone down, people were questioning it and what had happened to the earth.
If the earth had stopped spinning and China and Russia were facing away from the sun, destined for eternal darkness, I wonder if it would precipitate a war for sunlight?
That's kind of a good story idea.


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We've had 11 Deluxe Figures released now, as opposed to 3 from Episode One in 1999, and 4 from POTJ in 2001.
In the past, figures came with giant accessories:
1996: Han Solo w. Smuggler Flight Pack,
Luke Skywalker w. Desert Sport Skiff,
and Crowd Control Stormtrooper with riot control gear.
Then in 1997, Deluxe Figures were redefined so as to please quite a lot of collectors:
The Hoth Probe Droid
Snowtrooper w. Tri-pod Laser Cannon
Hoth Rebel Soldier w. Radar Dish Cannon
and of course, Boba Fett got the '96 Look with a giant personal weapons array he wore like some kind of small plane attached to his back.
1998 saw no deluxe figures, though FX figures and Complete Galaxy lines as well as Gunner Stations were going through their trials.
1999 Deluxe Figures introduced action features we now find common on Saga Figures: lightsaber moves.
Darth Maul
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Qui-Gon Jinn
all had specific lightsaber moves triggered by removeable saber hilts you plugged into their backs to activate their moves by remote control.
2000 saw no Deluxe once again, but 2001's POTJ line came forward with an interesting selection.
There was Luke Bacta - almost a playset in its own right! Fans had wanted this figure for almost forever, and now it even had bubble action features and interacted with another figure, FX-7, foreshadowing a more interactive collection as a whole, like we see in the Saga collection now.
Darth Maul was almost both an Unleashed Figure attempt, and a two-pack with his Sith training droid, but he had the extra bonus of actually appearing in a comic with these exact features - including his full chest and back body-tattoos exposed.
Slave Leia came with a huge Sailbarge cannon accessory, movie-accurate, and reminiscient of the 1997 Deluxe Figures which included large - and useful - movie props with them.
Amanaman rounded out the group. Slightly larger than your average figure, Amanaman featured a McFarlane approach to the character, complete with a decomposed corpse for him to carry around, along with his fully detailed headhunter staff. In spite of having less value added for a Deluxe, Amanaman was the 2nd Fans' Choice Figure, and claimed high demand.
Today we have main characters and Jedi Knights, beasts and army builders, all displaying the widest variety of an interpretation for "a Deluxe Figure" in the new Saga Line.
Which ones do you see the value in?
Should they continue to make these?
What kinds of Deluxe Figures would you like?
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Assess Your "Fiscal" Fitness for Retirement with TIAA-CREF on April 23, 2014!
From the beginning of your career, one priority is to accumulate the assets you'll need to provide income for the future, knowing how and where to invest, and what you need to start planning.
When retirement is on the horizon, your priority shifts to considering what your sources of income will be, how much income those various sources will provide and deciding how you will draw on your income in a way that makes sense for you.
These are just a few of the considerations you'll want to discuss with TIAA-CREF at the IC My Future open house. Remember, the more information you get now, the easier it will be to make decisions that will achieve the brightest future for you AND you'll be entered into a door prize raffle just for stopping in!
IC My Future
April 23, 2014 | 9:00am – 3:00pm | Emerson Suite B
Start your list of financial planning questions today and check out these helpful articles from TIAA-CREF:
- You Are Never too Young to Save
- How to Determine if You're Saving Enough for Retirement
- Starting Late on saving for Retirement: Take Five Steps Forward
- Look Out Below: Building a Retirement Floor
- Myths of Retirement
- Retirement Income Planning 101
If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 4-8000 or email email@example.com
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Katie Sack at email@example.com or (607) 274-1208. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.


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The best-known rooftop in Jaffa – thanks to Peter's famous vision – belongs to the House of Simon the Tanner (Acts 10:9-47). It is recognizable by the lighthouse, installed in 1875 to guide ships and fishing vessels past Jaffa's rocky shoals.
Members of the Armenian Christian Zakarian family, who still live in the house, were in charge of operating the lighthouse for generations. After many years of darkness, it once again illuminates Jaffa's nights as part of the house's restoration. In the old days, Mrs. Zakarian would welcome an endless stream of Christian visitor seeking to stand where Peter was praying when he saw his vision of the great sheet filled with unclean animals, which led him to convert the Roman centurion Cornelius in Caesarea.
The house and roof are now closed for renovation; however the Old Jaffa Tourism Association looks forward to its reopening.


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Some movies are made for sequels. Some aren't.
|April 19, 2011
|Posted by Sujeet under Humor, Seriously?!, Sujeetism
Saw this on my list of recommendations from NetFlix, and found myself amused by the possibilities of a sequel storyline. In no particular order, they were: Jack doesn't die. He survives and surfaces five years later in the same city as Rose, but struggles with amnesia for the next few decades. The […]