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Basic Malware Analysis Using Responder Professional
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USA 2010 Weekend Training Session //July 24-25
USA 2010 Weekday Training Session //July 26-27
This hands-on course provides in-depth coverage of HBGary Responder for live memory analysis, incident response, and binary forensics. Participants use Responder in real-life situations to obtain and analyze a variety of digital evidence from suspect machines. Participants extract binaries from memory images and analyze them graphically to quickly ascertain malicious capabilities and response strategies.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Utilize methods for preserving live memory and analyzing memory snapshots
- Identify current trends in malicious attacks and how HBGary Responder™ is adapting to address them
- Identify, diagnose and triage malware
- Utilize methods to search memory heaps and stacks for evidentiary artifacts
- Utilize advanced techniques to capture transient code and data using HBGary Flypaper
- - Capturing the dropper application and subsequent launch of child processes
- - Capturing file and registry key access
- - Capturing DLL injection and thread injection
- - Detecting multi-threaded data hand-off points
Course Outline:
Day 1
- Role of Physical Memory in Incident Response (30 minute lecture)
- Windows O/S layout and internals (30 minute lecture)
- Introduction to HBGary Responder™ Professional interface and panels (2 hours -1 hour lecture/ 1 hour hands-on lab)
- Introduction to Malware threats (30 minute lecture)
- Common things Malware does (30 minute lecture)
- DDNA panel (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
- Difficulty levels of reverse engineering (I – IV) (30 minute lecture)
- I Recovery of a single string/symbol.
- II Requires only a single point RE of an API call
- III Requires RE of a set of functions and branches
- IV Algorithm reconstruction & programming skills
- Introduction to API calls (1 hour lecture)
- Directories, Files and Downloads (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
- Registry keys (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
Day 2
- Reconstructing arguments to an API call (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
- Format Strings (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
- Droppers and Multistage execution (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
- Keylogging, Passwords & Data theft (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
- Shell Extensions (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
- Browser Extensions (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
- DLL & Thread Injection (1 hour – 30 minute lecture/30 minute hands-on lab)
Teaching Methods:
Lecture, Hands-on labs, Demonstrations
basic computer skills
Who Should Attend:
- Owners of HBGary Responder who want to increase their effectiveness with the tool
- System administrators and incident-handling personnel who are trying to further their knowledge in the latest forensic techniques
- Anyone who wants to understand the technical side of incident response and memory forensics
- Anyone who wants to learn how to collect evidence and analyze live Windows systems
what to bring:
what you will get:
1 x CD licensed copy (expires 8/1/2011) of HBGary Responder Professional per student
Greg Hoglund has been a pioneer in the area of software security. After writing one of the first network vulnerability scanners (installed in over half of all Fortune 500 companies), he created and documented the first Windows NT-based rootkit, founding www.rootkit.com (rootkit.com) in the process. Greg went on to co-found Cenzic, Inc. (cenzic.com) through which he orchestrated numerous innovations in the area of software fault injection. He holds two patents. Greg is a frequent speaker at Black Hat, RSA and other security conferences. He is co-author of Exploiting Online Games (Addison Wesley 2007) and Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel (Addison Wesley 2005) and Exploiting Software: How to Break Code (Addison Wesley 2004).
Jim Richards brings 10 years of training development and delivery experience to HBGary. Jim spent 10 years at Hewlett-Packard in a variety of training roles from training content development to customer on-site training delivery. He led the worldwide training development efforts for the HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family product introductions, along with managing the XP Disk Array training curriculum portfolio development for Field and Presales engineers.
Phil Wallisch has over 10 years of security industry experience. He has extensive experience in network based security solutions, Unix host security, and malware analysis. He started his career doing Unix system administration for various government contractors and designing layer three networks for Kaiser Permanente. He then spent five years at Neustar performing internal investigations, DDoS mitigation, threat research, and security operations. Most recently, Phil was a Senior Associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the security consulting practice where he performed penetration testing and incident response engagements. Currently Phil is Senior Security Engineer at HBGary where he delivers training, performs malware research, and supports customers.
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The Aston Martin DBS is one of the most storied models ever produced by the British manufacturer of high-end, luxuriously appointed sports cars. The DBS name was first immortalized when it was driven by none other than James Bond himself in the film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."
Aston Martin DBS Origins
The original DBS was the successor to the Aston Martin DB6 and was powered by a straight-six engine. As a coupe, it was larger than the DB6 and had four full-size seats. The car was given a more modern look than the series of Aston Martins that preceded it, incorporating a fastback rear end and squared front grille. It discontinued in 1972 to make way for the Aston Martin Vantage.
Modern Aston Martin DBSs
The DBS reappeared in 2007, and was 007's preferred vehicle in "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace." Like all Aston Martins, particularly those in the esteemed DB Series, the DBS is known for providing an unparalleled mixture of performance and elegance. However, like most Aston Martins, the DBS's price tag puts it well out of reach for most drivers.
Just as it did in the 1960s and 1970s, the DBS offers a driving experience that can only be matched by the very best from top-of-the-line sports car manufacturers. You don't get to be James Bond's vehicle of choice for nothing, after all.
The current model DBS is Aston Martin's flagship sports car, and based on the Aston Martin DB9. Like the DB9, the DBS is available as both a coupe and a convertible. It comes equipped with two seats standard, along with parcel bins in the rear with an option for a pair of tiny rear seats. The DBS is also slightly lower and wider than the DB9. This low center of gravity helps facilitate the car's spectacular handling ability.
The DBS also features a unique Adaptive Damping System that was developed by Aston Martin to allow the suspension to adapt to and cope with an individual driver's style, in addition to weather and road conditions. In an effort to control the DBS's weight, the manufacturer also made extensive use of carbon fiber throughout the car, including in such components as the hood, the trunk, and the door opening surrounds.
Under the hood, the DBS boasts a massive V-12 capable of generating 510 horsepower. The engine is also equipped with an active bypass valve that opens up when the car tops 5500 rpm, allowing increased airflow into the engine for enhanced performance, of which the DBS has plenty: it is capable of going from 0 to 60 in just over four seconds.
Some of the high-end and high-tech features that are included in the Aston Martin DBS include carbon ceramic disc brakes, xenon headlights, alloy wheels, an active suspension, automatic climate control, power heated seats, Bluetooth capability, a hard drive-based navigation system, and a sound system by Bang & Olufsen. The 2012 Aston Martin DBS has rear drive and comes equipped with a standard six-speed manual gearbox. There is also the option for a six-speed automatic with paddle shifter.
Aston Martin DBS Products and Technologies
The DBS V12 was introduced in 2008 to succeed the Vanquish S as Aston Martin's flagship vehicle. However, due to the exclusivity of its price tag, the DBS is a low-volume seller. That means used models are rather difficult to come by. Still, if you do discover used models, you will find that the 2008 was available only in a coupe version with a two-seat interior and a six-speed manual transmission. In the 2009 model, 2+2 seating and automatic transmissions were made available for the first time.
The Volante convertible version was first introduced in 2010. That year Aston Martin also introduced the revised navigation system (featured on the current model) and the Bang & Olufsen sound system, which was previously optional, became standard issue.
2012 Aston Martin DBS
Convertible, Coupe, Sports
The DBS receives a revised stability control system, helping the wheels find traction when all 510 of the 6.0-liter V-12's horses are at full gallop. The Volante convertible returns with a uniquely styled trunklid and 13-speaker sound system from Bang and Olufsen.
2011 Aston Martin DBS
The 2011 Aston Martin DBS is synonymous with charm, beauty, and style.
2010 Aston Martin DBS
The Volante convertible is the newest DBS model to be added to the mix, featuring the same specifications as the standard Coupe.
2009 Aston Martin DBS
Coupe, Sports
The 2009 Aston Martin DBS oozes power and opulence.
2008 Aston Martin DBS
The 2008 Aston Martin DBS moves faster than any previous Aston Martin.

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Irish poets learn your trade
Sing whatever is well made.
— William Butler Yeats, "Under Ben Bulben"
For 67 years, the son of Vincent and Bridget Scully, immigrants who came to New York City from County Cavan, Ireland, has been plying his trade. For eight years on the East Coast and 59 on the West Coast, on radio and television, he has strolled with Brooklyn Dodgers fans and then Los Angeles Dodgers fans down the long, winding road of baseball's seasons. In an era with a surfeit of shoddiness, two things are well-made — major league baseball and Vin Scully's broadcasts of it.
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Long and Short Reviews welcomes Adele Dubois, author of the new release Tempted. Adele lives in rural eastern Pennsylvania between serene Amish country and city excitement.
"It's the best of both worlds," she told me. "We have a thriving town steeped in history and culture, gorgeous lakes and parks for fishing and picnics, and little crime. I love Pennsylvania and have lived here most of my life."
She remembers lying on the floor as a child and writing for hours in her composition book with a pencil and knew she wanted to be a writer by the time she was ten. Her first published short story appeared in a newspaper Sunday magazine when she was nineteen.
Adele is her real name and she told me she wouldn't want to use any other in her career.
"Authors develop strong identification to their pen names early in the publication process. I've often wondered how long it takes authors who've chosen pen names that sound silly when said aloud or are difficult to spell regret their choices," she said. "I hope to launch a new, but similar, pen name for the more mainstream romance novels I've written. Fingers crossed that I'll have news soon!"
"Do you ever suffer from writer's block?" I wondered. "If so, what do you do about it."
"The only way to break through a story block is to write your way through the problem. If I'm struggling with a plot twist, a loose end that needs tying, or a critical turning point, I usually take a break from the story and go for a long walk. I let my mind wander and allow my subconscious to problem solve. This method has never failed me. I start writing again and the story flows."
She also likes to get out in her convertible and drive with the top down on a sunny day, any time of the year.
"Whenever I need an emotional lift, I get in my car and drive. On rare occasions, a warm day will arrive in the middle of winter. When that happens, I put on a jacket, put the top down on the convertible, and soak up the winter sun. Those are absolutely the best days, because they're so unusual."
Adele writes, works on writing-related tasks, and her career every day, seven days a week. Her daily word count on her WIP varies depending on how well the story is flowing. She also does all her own promotion, which takes huge chunks of time. She is also the president of her local RWA chapter and that keeps her busy as well.
She also likes it to be quiet when she writes. She can't write in coffee shops or with music playing because there's too many distractions, so she works best in her home office. When she finishes writing for the day, she likes to watch television while she schedules blog posts, checks email, and catches up on other assorted publishing duties. She especially likes Revenge, Survivor, Glee, Happily Ever After, Grimm, The Good Wife, Covert Affairs, and Burn Notice. She also reads every night before going to sleep.
"Are you a plotter or a pantser?" I asked.
"My process is a hybrid of both. Before I start writing a story, I summarize the plot. I create character studies for the hero, heroine, and secondary characters. Afterward, I begin my research to make sure story details are accurate. Then I print everything out and place it in a folder. When the writing begins, I refer to the saved materials, as needed. Once I have the framework established, I start the creative writing process. All the story twists and turns are written organically. Many of them are as much a surprise to me as they are to my readers. I've discovered that the more preparation I do before the creative writing begins, the easier and faster the writing flows when I write the book."
All of Adele's books have been published in e-book format and some are also available in trade paperback. She owns a Kindle herself and loves the convenience of buying book and reading them on the Kindle.
"I do hope the day never comes when print books cease to exist," she told me. " There's nothing that compares to the pleasure of reading a paperback in a lounge chair at the beach. And paperbacks don't go dark in the middle of a story when the battery needs recharging. I want both e-books and print books."
Finally, I asked, "What advice would you give a new writer just starting out?"
"Learn as much as you can about the craft of writing and keep polishing your stories," she said. "Write every day. Be patient. Wait to submit to editors and agents until your book is complete, and you've worked with knowledgeable critique partners. Submit to a few contests to test the waters. Polish again.
Writers often fail because they submit manuscripts before they're ready. Getting a book published is not the end goal; it's the beginning. You'll be expected to produce again and again— and please editors, readers, and reviewers every time. Be sure you have the necessary skill sets before you jump into the pool. When you do, I wish you great success."
About the Author:Adele Dubois is happiest when driving her convertible with the top down. She is a multi-published, award-winning author of erotic romance novels, novellas and short stories. Before turning to fiction writing, Adele wrote for newspapers and magazines in the USA, Caribbean and UK.
Adele is a PAN member of Romance Writers of America and president of her local RWA chapter. When not at the beach or by the bay, Adele and her husband and family enjoy their eastern Pennsylvania home where she is working on her next novel.
Find the author online at:
Adele Dubois Website: www.adeledubois.com
Adele Dubois Blog: http://adeledubois.wordpress.com
Like Adele on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/adele.dubois?ref=name
Follow Adele on Twitter! http://twitter.com/AdeleDubois
Is sexual fantasy cheating? If so, Emily's got a problem. Though she's never been unfaithful to her husband in reality, she's found a new hobby with 3D Mental Image Projection. In the privacy of her home, she indulges her secret desires on interactive TV. What else is a lonely woman of a certain age to do?
When Emily wins a weekend getaway to mystical Isle de Paradises, she swears she won't stray. But temptation lures her at every turn. Desirable men want her and beautiful women pursue her. When Paradises' youth-restoring powers crumble her resistance, Emily is faced with an irrevocable choice. Her decision will forever alter her life and the fate of her marriage.
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It is always nice to have an excuse for a party. Preschool parties do not have to be complicated or chaotic!! Start by recruting as many volunteers to man the stations and plan your activities accordingly. Here are some ideas for your Easter party:
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In his speech accepting the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama neatly transformed the hope and change of 2008 that centered on him into a voter-centered hope and change for 2012.
"So you see, the election four years ago wasn't about me," the president said. "It was about you. My fellow citizens -- you were the change.
"You're the reason there's a little girl with a heart disorder in Phoenix who'll get the surgery she needs because an insurance company can't limit her coverage. You did that.
"You're the reason a young man in Colorado who never thought he'd be able to afford his dream of earning a medical degree is about to get that chance. You made that possible.
"You're the reason a young immigrant who grew up here and went to school here and pledged allegiance to our flag will no longer be deported from the only country she's ever called home; why selfless soldiers won't be kicked out of the military because of who they are or who they love; why thousands of families have finally been able to say to the loved ones who served us so bravely: 'Welcome home.' "
As he asked for their votes, this was his way of reassuring the people who put him in office four years ago that their choice made a significant difference. Mr. Obama needed to reclaim the faith of those who were so enraptured by him as a fresh, historic candidate.
Expectations for him in 2008 were so unrealistically high and the challenge facing him as he came into office so daunting, disappointment was inevitable.
Yet President Obama's catalogue of accomplishments is actually impressive. Besides eliminating Osama bin Laden, saving the American automobile industry, ending the Iraq War and remaking health care, the biggest success was rescuing the nation from a free fall into an economic abyss. Republicans would certainly dispute some of these credits, but anyone who has felt disappointment with President Obama's tenure in office while still liking the guy might feel happily reassured.
In his speech, Mr. Obama was asking doubters to develop some political maturity; to dispense with cynicism and act as citizens.
"If you turn away now -- if you buy into the cynicism that the change we fought for isn't possible ... well, change will not happen. If you give up on the idea that your voice can make a difference, then other voices will fill the void: lobbyists and special interests; the people with the $10 million checks who are trying to buy this election and those who are making it harder for you to vote; Washington politicians who want to decide who you can marry, or control health care choices that women should make for themselves.
"Only you can make sure that doesn't happen. Only you have the power to move us forward."
This convention showed that Mr. Obama plans to turn defense of his record into an offense. He described the continuing economic malaise, what Republicans would say is his biggest vulnerability, as evidence of a clean up job so huge that no one could expect him to get it done in just four years. Defining his successes as markers on a hopeful path forward, he asked voters to continue the journey, letting go of regrets about following him in the first place.
The simple Democratic slogan for this campaign -- "forward" -- will take on real resonance if the Obama team can sell the perception that preogress is being made while the other side simply wants to take the country back to the bad old days of 2008. Voters may not be completely happy about where they are now, but they are more likely to stick with Mr. Obama if they are convinced Mitt Romney is merely George W. Bush in a thin disguise.
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner David Horsey is a political commentator for the Los Angeles Times. Go to latimes.com/news/politics/topoftheticket/ to see more of his work.


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Mary J. Blige and D'Angelo -- two performers who at various points in their careers threatened to disappear -- made a night of it Thursday at the United Center.
A couple decades ago, Blige was so volatile there was some question whether she might live, let alone sustain a long and profitable career.
Blige turned it around, though not without some bumps. "I was on the verge of suicide," she said Thursday, reminiscing about the singer she was in the early '90s. Now she's as reliable as the sunrise, and this performance was no exception. She doesn't know the meaning of the word "coast," and this 90-minute performance presented full-on fury no matter what the footwear, from stiletto boot heels to no shoes at all.
The barefoot Blige was the most formidable of all. Midway through the set, she launched into a clutch of songs that doubled as public therapy session. With her right hand gesturing as though she were pleading for her life in front of an impassive judge during "Not Gon' Cry," the singer spat, "You're not worth my tears." She was a spiritual counselor in "Love a Woman," wagging her index finger at an unseen, would-be partner.
"I'm Going Down" turned into a stadium-wide catharsis, with the mostly female audience shouting the lyrics at the top of their collective range, arms raised. "Empty Prayers" brought Blige to her knees, pounding the floor with her hand, spitting out the word "decency" as though it were toxic.
"My Life" allowed her to assume the more regal posture of a jazz singer, accenting some lines with scat-like runs. But the performance was no less dramatic. She found joy again with – what else? -- a Rufus song, "Sweet Thing," originally with lead vocals by Chicago soul great Chaka Khan. Blige clung closely to the original version, as she had when she kicked off the show with another Khan and Rufus song, "Ain't Nobody."
The connection was apt. Like Khan, Blige has persevered. She continues to deliver hits – most of her 90-minute set consisted of charting singles spanning 20 years – without compromising her ferocity as a singer or her connection to her fans. To them, she doesn't identify as a diva, but as a confidante.
That identity has been built on years of touring and transparently emotional performances. It's the type of relationship that D'Angelo once enjoyed with his fans, but now must work to rebuild. For the last decade, he has been one of music's biggest mysteries.
The singer left a deep impression with two classic neo-soul albums, "Brown Sugar" (1995) and "Voodoo" (2000), and an acclaimed 2000 tour, then dropped out. He made sporadic appearances on other people's albums, but pretty much became a recluse, working on a still-unreleased third album. So his re-emergence this year on various stages around the world has caused something of a stir, the return of R&B;'s prodigal son.
In contrast to the gleaming torso he displayed in the past, D'Angelo was a relatively modest presence in a derby hat and loose-fitting clothes Thursday. Though he dialed down some of the overt sex appeal, the singer still had the audience in thrall with an 11-piece band. During the deep funk of "Chicken Grease," Pino Palladino's bass resonated with god-like authority. Voices were layered like a horn section on "Lady," with staccato interjections and wordless counterpoint melodies.
D'Angelo's voice still climbed and descended the octaves with ease, hitting feathery falsetto peaks and dropping to a sanctified growl on "Untitled (How Does it Feel)," performed solo at the keyboards.
But after six songs and a mere 30 minutes, he was gone. Will we see him again in the next few years? Will the long-awaited follow-up to "Voodoo" ever appear?
Blige added to the intrigue. She explained that the concert was rolling about an hour behind schedule because "Brother D'Angelo had an 'emergency' and couldn't get here on time." Let's hope it wasn't anything serious, because no further information was forthcoming from the performers or promoters. In the meantime, the allure of the enigma was only enhanced.


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Cellars at Jasper Hill Cheese Collection
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- Summary
Handcrafted by farmstead cheesemakers in Vermont, these four distinctive cow's milk cheeses are aged with care by the Cellars at Jasper Hill, an artisanal cheese partnership that creates sustainable business opportunities for local dairy farmers.
Landaff: A mild cave-aged cheese from Landaff Creamery in New Hampshire's White Mountains. The semi-firm cheese offers balanced, complex flavors with a bright buttermilk tang; 8 oz.
Moses Sleeper: Developed by Mateo Kehler at Jasper Hill Farm, this bloomy-rind cheese has a buttery and bright flavor when young; with aging it becomes creamier, with flavor notes of brassica vegetables; 8 oz.
Cabot Clothbound Cheddar: An English-style aged cheddar with notes of caramel and a unique crystalline texture. It's from Marcel Gravel and May Leach of Cabot Creamery; 8 oz.
Bayley Hazen Blue: Jasper Hill Farm's flagship cheese, this is a creamy, very approachable, mildly sweet and salty blue made from the raw milk of Ayrshire cows; 8 oz..
- 2 lb. total.
- Made in USA.
- Because the items in this collection are crafted in limited quantities, we may occasionally have to make substitutions with similar items of equal quality.
- Use & Care
Receiving Instructions
- Refrigerate the cheese upon receipt. It is best stored in a vegetable bin or container away from the refrigerator fan. We recommend leaving the cheese in the packaging as it comes to room temperature, to prevent oxidation, which may affect the flavor. Cut and set out only as much cheese as you plan to serve, returning the rest to the refrigerator.
- To experience the cheese's full flavor, serve at room temperature. For optimal flavor and texture, bring the cheeses to room temperature for approximately 1 hour prior to serving. Leftover cheese is best re-wrapped in parchment or waxed paper. Plastic wrap is not recommended. It is best to consume the cheese within one to two weeks of receipt.
- Ingredients
- Jasper Hill Farm Constant Bliss: Pasteurized Ayshire cow's milk, cultures, salt, rennet (cow).
- Von Trapp Oma: Raw Organic cow's milk, rennet (cow), Cultures, and Salt.
- Cabot Clothbound Cheddar: Pasteurized cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes (Microbial: vegetable)
- Bayley Hazen Blue: Ayshire cow's milk, cultures, salt, beef rennet.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by LuluNY from Yum! I love Jasper Hills cheese. This collection had the Blue Hazen and Landoff which I hadn't tried before. The Blue Hazen is exceptional.Date published: 2018-01-07Rated 5 out of 5 by PASSIONATECOOKING from AWESOME!!! These were some of the best cheeses we have had anywhere! we had a Christmas morning pic-nick around the tree; these were a perfect compliment to our fruit and variety of spicy sausages - also from William-Sonoma. These cheeses are better than the write up given them!!!Date published: 2015-01-08Rated 3 out of 5 by spicem from not as expected I had this item ordered for my birthday and mothers day delivered. Can't really say that the taste exceed my expectations. Not worth of paying extra for delivery.Date published: 2013-05-15Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Mom Loved! My mom is tough to buy gifts for and food seems to be the best bet. She really loved this cheese collection. The flavors and texture were excellent!Date published: 2013-01-28Rated 5 out of 5 by mom2ari from Very Satisfied Gave this selection as a gift. We were all pleased with the quality.Date published: 2012-12-29Rated 5 out of 5 by jmd1 from Fabulous!!! Highly recommended! Great variety of cheese- arrived chilled even in the Texas heat.Date published: 2012-08-15Rated 5 out of 5 by Ellendy from Each One a Winner The variety here makes this collection an automatic cheese board. Just add fruit, crackers or bread, and some wines. Each cheese has its own personality, and the blue cheese will even appeal to those who shy away from blues. We will purchase again after working our way through other interesting WS cheese offerings. Try the wonderful Brooklyn Slate boards for a beautiful presentation!Date published: 2012-05-21Rated 5 out of 5 by CarylKD from Delicious! These cheeses were fabulous! Buttery and fragrant. If you are a fan of blue cheeses, you will LOVE this collection. Best of all, it is supporting our local dairies and artisan cheese makers. Great gift or treat for yourself!Date published: 2012-01-05


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Hot air and winds could drive mercury to record levels
Victoria will bake in near record-breaking heat on Thursday, with Melbourne reaching 38 degrees and with an uncomfortably warm night set to follow.
In the state's north, Mildura is expected to reach 44, Swan Hill 43 and Horsham, in Victoria's west, 42.
"We're going to go close to record temperatures in parts of the state," said senior forecaster Dean Stewart. "The highest-ever temperature for Mildura is 45 for November and we're forecasting 44 so we don't have to be far out for it to be a record."
If conditions are right, Melbourne's maximum could exceed the forecast, said Mr Stewart.
"If the cloud cover is thin enough we could get to 40 degrees in Melbourne."
However, Melbourne would have to exceed 40.9 degrees, set in 1894, for it to break a record. The city also reached 40 in November on two other occasions – 40.7 in 1911 and 40.3 in 1997.
The hot spell is due to the usual suspects – a warm inland and northerly winds.
"There's been a pool of hot air building up over inland Australia for the last couple of weeks. Some of it has already pushed down into northern Victoria," said Mr Stewart, who said parts of the state's north would reach 40 degrees Wednesday. Melbourne's forecast top today, by contrast, is 27.
"With northerly winds expected on Thursday, ahead of a low-pressure trough coming in from the west, the northerly winds will push that hot air further south to affect southern Victoria."
Unfortunately, Victorians will also endure an uncomfortably warm Thursday night, with a cool change not expected until early Friday morning.
"For a lot of the night, the temperatures could be 30 degrees or so. It will be uncomfortable," he said.
Eventually, the temperature will drop to 23 degrees by 9am Friday. Friday's forecast top for Melbourne is 26, with periods of rain.


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Have you been reading our Patient of the Week stories and ever wondered how these amazing animals are doing in their longer term recovery? We will endeavour to let you know about the progress of some of these precious animals.
Sam the Carpet Python
Sam came to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after being badly mauled by a dog. She had suffered deep punctures on her head and along the entire length of her 4.7kg body.
Sam's recovery was in fact longer than first expected. She had sustained such serious injuries to her entire body that she actually spent two months in the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital's intensive care ward.
During her stay Sam shed her skin. It would normally come off in one single intact piece but because of her scarring, some of her shedding skin took a long time to come off. Dr Claude was quite concerned as retained shed can cause constrictions to the blood circulation as a snake grows. Dr Claude decided to send Sam to a reptile rehabilitator for care, and two months later, with regular feeds, Sam shed her skin again.
Sam was given the all clear and was released back home to the Samford Valley. On release, Sam wasted no time in slithering back into the bush and within a moment, she had disappeared into the undergrowth.
Click here to read Sam's Patient of the Week story.
Call the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital on 1300 369 652 for all wildlife emergencies.
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Dillo (0.8.5 patched) -Very fast!
Puppy -The only distro I use.
I first meet linux when I was trying to search for a multimedia distro like GeeXbox. But I couldn't get it work and I finally found Puppy
Maybe someone will make a minimal multimedia Puppy someday? I will be a very happy puppy by the time
Mplayer - I assigned hotkey for it with icewm and it's great working in the console.
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Mozilla is my favourite browser, then Firefox, not keen on Opera, although I havn't taken any real time to try it out properly. Textmaker is great - does everything and more for me, RipperX is great and I like the whole Puppy package, it runs very fast on old pc's yet has uptodate software.
I can listen to music, run slide shows with pictures from the digital camera, produce the odd document, net/email - what more do you need?
Still using Mandriva/SuSe............. though not sure why any more?
Started buying tins of dog food ........
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tim wrote:
Started buying tins of dog food ........
I've sometimes wondered about that. It's real cheap, but says on the packet "not fit for human consumption" ...but they still give it to dogs, so I reckon it must be reasonably edible. Those doggy biscuits look good.
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If you live in the outback then 'not fit for...' may not apply.
Dog food is done with the parts of the animals that city humans don't like: Tripe, snout, ears, but that in some cultures is perfectly fine and sometimes a delicacy.
Although you risk having your breath smelling like puppy breath.
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I advise staying away from the non premium cans...
Breath is one thing, it's the di-a-ri-a that's what's been making me stick with rice all these years
Techni-Cal is a good choice....
edit; I use Firefox mostly, but am slowly leaning towards Mozilla for some reason.... maybe because there are so many goodies that come with it
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Do you prefer dry food? not even my dog likes it. Only wet canned food.
No wonder you like Mozilla over Opera! (jab)
Try opera, it has so many features over Firefox and Mozilla that you'll feed any other browser like prehistoric.
(hahahaha, no, no, no, I know it's a matter of preference, I'm just happy today)
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Do you prefer dry food? not even my dog likes it. Only wet canned food.
No wonder you like Mozilla over Opera! (jab)
Try opera, it has so many features over Firefox and Mozilla that you'll feed any other browser like prehistoric.
(hahahaha, no, no, no, I know it's a matter of preference, I'm just happy today)
I am not sure that I understand why there is a Mozilla and a Firefox/Thunderbird with any significant differences since they flow from the same organization.
I am also troubled that Firefox/Thunderbird are closely linked in Windows but not in Linux and that Mozilla is better integrated than either.
Haven't looked at Opera for years because last time I tried it the app was buggy and the word on the streets was that it was going under. Someone apparently rescued it.
What are the key functional differences between the Mozilla Suite and Opera, please? Also, which is the most efficient with the fewest dependencies under Puppy?
Thanks! doc
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2.Firefox - because you can assign your own home page, then have the tabs auto-open to that page.
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As we do not have access and control over Opera, Mozilla is the main browser. Mozilla has a web page composer. It also has XUL as does Firefox.
It is possible to take out Mozilla and use Opera as the main browser and John Murga did just that with Opera Puplet. I use Mozilla (which uses FireFox code) and the HTML email program (based on Thunderbird)
Opera is faster and has better scaling and display of multiple open windows. It also has an ad / commercial / closed source basis. On slower hardware I might use it but long term I would aim for Mozilla.
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edoc wrote:
What are the key functional differences between the Mozilla Suite and Opera, please?
In the third response to this thread I laid out what I think are the main advantages of Opera from my usage profile point of view. This is, I use a browser to browse and I like that Opera makes the brosing experience easy.
Other people have mentioned advantages of Mozilla according to their usage profile.
This is, not only the functional differences are important but how are you planning to use the product.
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Which is the most efficient with the fewest dependencies under Puppy?
I find that the 'perceived speed' of Opera is faster. I don't know about the real speed.
Regarding the dependencies, I don't think it really matters as both run without a problem under Puppy.
So I would say. Use both for a while learning how to configure them, see which one shines on the taks you use the most.
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I like a wide variety of browsers for a number of reasons: Lynx for its pure speed and efficiency, Opera for its easy-to-toggle options, and Firefox for its extensions, just to name a few.
Ordinarily Mozilla would be among those, but unfortunately the recent versions of Puppy bundle a beta version of Mozilla that does not allow me to disable images, making it useless on dial-up.
Does anyone know if the beta Mozilla is easy to uninstall from Puppy? I prefer to stick with Mozilla 1.7x until the image manager issue is resolved. Thanks.
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- Firefox, Mozilla, Dillo
- OpenOffice
- Puppy, my first and only
, started with 1.0.3 - Many thanks to Barry and the Puppy comunity!
- Currently using: puppy-chubby-1.0.4-mozilla-openoffice.iso, JWM, Emelfm2
- My wish list for ideal distro: Puppy+Firefox+Thunderbird+NVU+OpenOffice.org 2.x+Wine+JWM+Emelfm2
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- My wish list for ideal distro: Puppy+Firefox+Thunderbird+NVU+OpenOffice.org 2.x+Wine+JWM+Emelfm2
Cool choice of application.
Does Openoffice consumes a lot of RAM, right?
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Chubby Puupy is less than 100 meg - full Puppy with Open Office . . .
So with the standard 128 meg or better yet 256 meg Ram Puppy is fine.
Though people are running Puppy on older hardware and from a HD ram disk - and that is great - it is really best on what is a small amount of Ram by todays standards.
What is standard on phones these days in terms of Ram?
Once you have a projected keyboard (already exists) and a projected screen (does not exist yet in a viable form) then the Puppy phone becomes viable . . .
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80 Where?
What vehicles did the Dana 80 come under?
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According to my research the Dana 80 rear was available under the following vehicles:
'94-'02 Dodge ¾- and 1-ton trucks
'88-to-present Ford F-350 and F-450 trucks (primarily dual-rear wheel)
'92-to-present GM motorhomes and commercial vehicles (primarily dual-rear wheel)
ZJ Carrier
I'm looking for a rear bumper and swing-out tire carrier for my '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Do you know of any companies that offer any? I would prefer an aluminum carrier to keep the weight down, but I guess beggars can't be choosers.
David Wainwright
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Proto Fab (www.protofab4x4.com), Kevin's Off-Road (www.kevinsoffroad.com), Rock Hard 4x4 (www.rockhard4x4.com), and Hanson Off-Road (www.hansonoffroad.com) all offer swing-out tire carrier rear bumpers for your application, though none are aluminum.
Timing Chain
I have a '09 GMC Yukon with the stock 5.3L and it just rolled 100,000 miles. I want to make sure that it lasts a long time. On my Honda Accord I drove in college I was told I needed to replace the timing belt at 100,000 miles. I looked in the factory manual and couldn't find the suggested service interval for my Yukon's timing chain. My local mechanic said that most of the newer trucks timing chains are good for the life of the engine and not to worry about it. Is this true?
Bill Claudel
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It's not unrealistic to think that the chain could be good for the life of the engine. Much of how long an engine and its assorted internals will last has to do with service and wear. Most engine techs I spoke with feel as though 200,000 miles would be the most that they would be comfortable putting on a stock chain. With that being said, it's not uncommon to see a 5.3L with well over 200,000 miles on it with all stock internals.
I personally know of one very used, and sometimes abused, 5.3L '00 Chevy 1500 on 40s with over 265,000 miles, that's still on the stock chain and running strong. If it sounds like there is slop or noise, you should definitely replace the chain. Otherwise, so long as you keep the truck well maintained and serviced, it should last for the bearing (internal) life of the engine.
No Lift Tires
It is time for me to buy new tires for my Jeep Wrangler JK and I want something larger and more aggressive than my stock tires. What is the largest tire I can run without installing a lift? I currently have 255/75R17. I have been told I can go as large as 285/70R17 on the stock rim, but have heard mixed reviews on whether I will need spacers. Can you shed some light on this for me?
Christian Collins
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If you are trying to avoid modifying the Jeep with any type of lift, trimming, or wheel spacers, a 285/70R17 or 33x10.50 will likely be the biggest tire you can go with. Even with this slight upgrade in tire size, it's possible to have some minor interference. Tire variances and types, such as mud-terrains versus all-terrains, can be the difference between a slight rub and zero interference.
Consumer Reports?
I was seriously considering purchasing a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited until I read in Consumer Reports that the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited was one of the worst vehicles that they had tested in years. I do not understand this. We are a Jeep family and currently have four Jeeps. Are the individuals doing testing for Consumer Reports a bunch of sissies or is there a legitimate problem? I am a big fan of your magazine and would like your take on the issue.
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I believe you are referring to Consumer Reports' "The Worst Cars of 2012." I saw that review as well. Their said evaluation is "based on our more than 50 tests conducted at our 327-acre facility." While I am not privy to all of the ins and outs of their test, it appears that the same testing basis is used throughout. I take this to mean that a Honda CRV is on the same point scale as a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. That sends a red flag to me right there.
I understand that the target audience for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is much larger than those only looking to modify it and take it off-road. But, I have a hard time buying that a person looking at a Wrangler is comparing the MPG and performance ratings to a Honda CRV, which doesn't even have a two-speed transfer case. While I will say that their test has some validity, it doesn't evaluate the Jeep in the way our reader, or we, would.
For example, our Four Wheeler of the Year competition evaluates the vehicles on- and off-road performance with a detailed rating and review of where the said vehicle excels and falters. If a rig is horrible in the rocks, but great on the highway, that's fine, we will let you know. There just has to be a certain level of legitimate testing for a vehicle that's intended to go off-road and I believe that's part of the problem with Consumer Reports' points scale and testing.
You say you have four Jeeps. My guess is that you purchased them first for the off-road capabilities, with the understanding that one or all may not handle the same as say a Honda CRV or Ford Explorer. Where you and I understand that having a rugged off-road vehicle with live axles and a multilink suspension means a little trade-off here and there, some do not. More so to the point, the test that other magazines subject their test vehicles to often focus on things that are not as important to us.
Sure, the 3.8L engine in the '07-'11 Wrangler models is a little on the sluggish side, but the 3.6L took care of that issue. I am not going to say that the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is perfect, but I think it's absurd to call it the worst of anything. The simple fact is there currently isn't another factory-produced SUV that can outperform it off-road. Stock for stock, it's simply at the top of the class.
I would gladly recommend an Unlimited to you or anyone else for that matter. Ultimately, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited opened the Wrangler to those unfamiliar with the roots and capabilities of the machine. ESC (electronic stability control) has even allowed the dealerships to offer Moparized editions with lift kits, larger tires, and bumpers. If you want to buy a new fridge or dryer, Consumer Reports isn't a bad place to look. If you want to know about SUVs and trucks, please continue to check us out.
Under Load
What are the possible problems I could encounter using tires that are not rated high enough for my Ford F-350 4x4 crew cab. Could the rim fail, too?
Ron Fischer
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If you use your F-350 as the workhorse that it was intended, then you need to stick with Load Range D or E tires. Depending on the year and how your truck is outfitted, it likely weighs well north of 7,000 pounds. If you have a diesel engine, a large portion of that weight is over the front tires. Equipping your rig with a tire and/or wheel set that is not rated to support the truck will cause the tires to heat and deteriorate more rapidly. In certain scenarios the tires could fail—especially if grossly overloaded. The wheels need to be rated for the same or more as the load range of the tire.
Hemi In There?
I was wondering if a 440ci Hemi would fit in a '12 Jeep Wrangler, and would the Jeeps stock transmission work with the engine?
Matthew Larson
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Assuming you are referring to a late-model 7.2L 440ci Hemi crate engine, I think you could squeeze one in. A classic 440ci would not be worth the effort on a '12 Jeep Wrangler in my opinion. The engine-swap experts at Burnsville Off-Road (www.burnsvilleoffroad.com) offer a line of Hemi V-8 conversions for the JK, and they would be a great source to contact. As for the stock transmission, it will not work. Both the factory automatic and six-speed manual transmissions are not designed to work behind heavy V-8 power.
Toe Tricks
I was reading your fine article "At-Home Suspension Install Tips and Tricks," (Feb. '13) and thought I would suggest one of my own. Here in Iceland, I have aligned the toe on a few cars and I use a telescoping hiking pole. Mine is extendable to 60 inches, more than enough for most Jeeps. I use the pole on the inside of the tires, measuring from sidewall to sidewall. There is usually a 1⁄8-inch difference. Be mindful of raised sidewall lettering! The poles make it an easy one-man job and I usually bring them along when I am traveling in my Jeep.
Magnus Magnusson
Via Email
Cool tip. Always glad to hear of another way of saving a buck and getting the job done at home.
Computer Exchange
In the April '13 Techline you suggested Auto Computer Exchange for a replacement computer option. Another computer company I have read a lot about online is All Computer Resources (www.allcomputerresources.com). Both companies seem to have complaints filed about them with the BBB (Better Business Bureau). I think the best thing to do when you need an ECM is drop by a local pick-and-pull yard and see if you can get one that matches your rig. As long as it has no burns or problems, you can go to your local dealership and have it reprogrammed to your VIN. I guess honest and dependable are old-school values.
Phil Ford
Via Email
You definitely have options when it comes to replacing your rigs computer. All of the above will work. Hopefully, if you do have an issue with the company, they will stand by the product. While I had a positive experience with Auto Computer Exchange, I have had terrible experiences with my local Jeep dealership. Sometimes it just depends on the people working that day.
Bobbed Deuce
Have you guys ever thought about building a bobbed Deuce-and-a-Half for a project vehicle? I don't think there would be too much involved—bob the rear, install a flatbed or cargo bed, and toss on a new set of tires. The big thing would be weight reduction—either section the frame or plasma triangle sections out to reduce total mass, without giving up much strength. It would need a serious brake improvement and interior safety (seats and cage at least), but imagine the fun you would have! You could even burn old vegetable oil if you got one of the multi-fuel trucks!
John Reitz
Via Email
I have a couple of friends with bobbed Deuces and have looked at building one myself. For me, part of what makes the Deuce-and-a-Half cool is that it has three axles. What I have learned over the years is that the biggest challenge with a bobbed Deuce is getting the weight balance correct. The rear becomes very light and causes it to feel unbalanced and very nose heavy. My old man currently has a non-turbo Deuce that's rotting away and a turbo Deuce that's used for storage. Maybe I can convince him to let me chop one up in the name of Four Wheeler research….
Boat Sides?
What does the term boatsiding refer to when dealing with rusted rocker panels and front-fender lower moldings?
Via www.fourwheeler.com
Boatsiding involves removing any excess body that hangs down past the floor panels and creating an angled substructure that ties the body into the frame. This process is all brought together by plating your new substructure from the bottom of the door to the frame, acting as a side-skid that will allow your rig to slide and pivot around the rocks. This V-shaped design is similar to a boat's hull, hence the term boatside.
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Watched the film pilot to the Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series, which I found on par with the other films in the series, then again I don't think any of the Star Wars films are masterpieces, original or prequel trilogy, since I find all the films to be full of plot holes (for instance, in Empire Strikes Back, "We are fleeing into outer space with literally infinite directions to flee, however, we have decided we'll fly directly towards the fleet of Star Destroyers"), and shitty decision-making (like the Empire's refusal to shoot at the supposedly-empty escape pod with Artoo and Threepio in A New Hope, which would have prevented all events in the original trilogy). Lucas has a great imagination but isn't a very good writer, even with the help of people like Lawrence Kasdan.


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Male Gym Teacher Accuses School Of Firing Him "For Being Straight"
Gregory Kenney, a 50-year old Upper West Side gym teacher in Manhattan, says that his lesbian boss fired him "for being straight."
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Krieger allegedly forced him to coach three sports, even though his contract only required him to join two teams, according to his reverse discrimination suit.
When he complained that the extra responsibilities interfered with his family obligations Krieger allegedly told him, "We all make choices," the suit says.
After Kenney told Krieger that he couldn't keep working nights and weekends, she reported him to the headmaster "while a single, female teacher faced no scrutiny when she refused to coach a third season."
Kenney claims the allegedly biased athletic director "routinely favored other single, younger females without children and discriminated against [him] because of his gender, sexual orientation, 'traditional family status,' and age."
Kenney's lawyer also maintains that "On at least one occasion Kenney was dissuaded from attending social events with his peers because he was a heterosexual, married male with children, who wouldn't fit in with [Krieger's] 'culture.'"
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I have created a new gym/workout accessory that I am trying to take to the market. I need an edgy logo that appeals to the target market and conveys the "I gotta have one...or two...or three" mind set. The logo is just the beginning, I plan on putting up displays in local gyms to start selling the product and gain some recognition. That design work will be in future projects.
The patented product is a towel that you take to the gym that gives you the ability to carry small items with you (keys, ipod, etc) securely and use a barrier between you and the nastiness other people forget to wipe of the equipment. It started of as One Gym Towel but the more I showed people, the more uses they came up with for it...thus the name change to The VersaTowel.
Attached is a previous logo for the product when it was call One Gym Towel to give you some ideas of usage.
Our initial target audience are active people that go to the gym. The initial product will be sold in gyms. We will also heavily target local colleges, high schools and other active lifestyle type organizations. Can be people of any age that are active.
Needs to grab attention!
Need image in vector format for proper scaling on future marketing. Would also like a PNG file for immediate web usage. Would like image to have transparent background. File should include layers and fonts.
No stock images or clipart please.
I am very excited about this product and project and will provide immediate feedback!
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Emily undecided
About her dress. Not sure if I like it. Not sure if it likes itself. Seems like a very undecided dress. Do you want to be long or do you want to be short? Of course she's not the first to wear a dress of indecision but lately they seem to be so common. And maybe it's the superstition in me, the trend gives me anxiety. Like capri pants. Hate them. Are you pants or are you shorts? Sorry, I digress.
Indecisive dress aside, Emily Blunt last night at The Wolfman premiere was lovely as usual. It's the fascinator. Am all over her fascinator. And her fiancé.
Emily was joined by co-stars Benicio del Toro and a hirsute Anthony Hopkins. That's AnTony – with a hard "t" – to Gwyneth Paltrow who knows him so well and pronounces his name the way he wants it pronounced even though it bugs the mother-cking sh-t out of you, remember that? Wonder how Emily Blunt says his name. Let me know if you know, would you? She's British. So if she says it with a hard "t" do you forgive her but not G?
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Funny. Kinda.
25 October 2008
Eight years later
Posted by shadowfax at 8:48 AM
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Good one. -WIGOHReplyDelete
- Anonymous10/28/2008 7:10 PM
Can't wait till you guys try to explain why you can't make your lifes work pay for your life style....after you get hit with obamas taxes.
Oh but thats right at least all dem ghetto mommas will be getting der fair share!!!!
LOL suckas
- Melissa10/30/2008 3:15 PM
Wow anon, that's more than a little bit racist. Congratulations.ReplyDelete
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The charm of this urban multiplex is not yet evident. Its new proprietor is a talented graphic artist whose other passion is renovating old buildings.
Before he sent me a photo of the façade, he had already proceeded to change the old windows for black ones. Adding black shutters will give presence to the openings and visually balance with the new incoming contrasting doors. For an edgier take, the doors would be minimalist in style but bold on colour.
Throughout our email exchanges, the colours black and cognac emerged. Although black is a safe, elegant and classic choice for the doors, the façade would look sombre. To offer a stronger visual impact, adding a hit of bold earthy red would make the front look younger.
Scaled-up lanterns and silver or black, vertically placed digits would dress up the entrances.
All floor surfaces and steps should be painted in a medium grey beige tint. The contours of the floors, made out of vertical siding, ought to be replaced and capped in a smooth wood or aluminum finish in matte black. The front of the lower level steps and the sides of the balcony ought to be closed off and painted ebony.
The railing looks fine, except for chunky, industrial looking handrails. These parts have probably been added over the years, to increase the overall height for safety measures. It looks awkward and un-proportioned compared to the delicate bow-shaped spindles and intricate heart details. To respect the identity of the banister, I propose having the thick and shiny pieces removed to have more appropriate thin iron rods soldered on.
The tired brown bricks are stained, tarnished, damaged by water, pollution and time. A bricklayer informed the owner that removing the old patina by cleaning it would result in a brittle surface. Another radical solution would be to reface the wall with specialized brick paint in a matte finish. These products are very effective, but in this case, since the bricks are so aged, I'm not sure if this operation would be appropriate and a consultation with a professional is recommended.
Sets of three painted black clay pots will be repeated along the front of the floors. These big containers would rest inside metal hoops and supports secured on the facings. White upward and red cascading annuals will fill these with generous blooms worthy of any balconies in Italy. On the top level, two interior plants will furnish the empty wall.
White Clematis will hug one of the railings and soften the staircase. This climbing beauty never requires pruning in spring.
The existing lawn will be discarded and a maintenance free persistent ground cover will carpet the space. Near the iron fence, a dense hedge of shrubs, packed with scarlet berries, will serve as a vegetal curtain to hide the various garbage pails and recycling bins. These bushes thrive in loose and well drained soil. For easy access to these receptacles, the two small barrier doors will be taken down.
The owner hates the look of the trees planted on each side of the lot. Within a few years they will hide most of the windows and could eventually be a threat to the foundation. A couple of smaller Japanese maples with their gorgeous lime-to-gold leaves in summer changing to a blazing orange red foliage in fall will dazzle any passerby. These autumn hues will interact with the new pop of colour from the new doors.
Hopefully, with all the improvements to enhance the curb appeal and value of the property, the tenants will be motivated to keep their balconies free of clutter.
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- Acer shirasawanum Aureum (two single trunk shrubs, lime-gold, orange-red in fall)
- Ribes alpinum (shrubs, scarlet berries, hedge near fence)
- Ajuga reptans Alba (perennial ground cover, persistent, white flowers, instead of lawn)
- Clematis Henryi (climbing, white, on railing)
- Ficus benjamina (two indoor plants)
- Begonia Dragon Wing (cascading annuals, red, in several containers)
- Begonia semperflorens (annuals, white, in several containers)
This is a column in which designer Suzanne Rowe selects homes that could benefit from a little inexpensive help in increasing their curb appeal. After examining photographs, she then proceeds to sketch out an artist's rendering of what they could look like with a few minor changes. We hope you enjoy the results.
Most homes can use a little bit of help when it comes to warming up their curb appeal. If you would like some inexpensive ideas on how to improve the appearance of your home, send a clear photo of your house with your commentary to: Suzanne Rowe, Designer, email@example.com


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Lucy Pevensie's Dress from Narnia: Prince Caspian
Added May 18, 2011
Pascagoula, Miss...
I made this in August 2008. This is another costume I wish I could re-make because I could do it so much better now, but I still like it. It's Lucy Pevensie's rust dress from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. I used McCall's 5499 view A for the overdress and C for the underdress.
I split the skirt on the overdress, and handstitched the skirt hem. I also seperated the top from the skirt so I could use the two different fabrics. I used the view B sleeves, shortened a few inches, and lined with white poly. I dyed white velvet 1/4" ribbon and weaved it through gold trim, which I sewed on the sleeve center. I hand-stitched the lacing holes on the back of the dress. I stitched gold cord around the neck edge, too. I sewed 1" gold velvet ribbon around the waist and stitched gold trim on top of that. I also embroidered vines on the bodice with embroidery floss, mimicking the painted vines on the bodice in the film.
By the way, in the picture of the back lacing, the dress isn't lopsided, it's my back. I had scoliosis since I was 6, and my back curves to one side. Just so you know! Also, I apologize for the wrinkles – the costume has been in a trunk for over a year!
For the underdress, I used the sideless surcoat pattern. I added a 1/4" ruffle around the neck edge and finished the side-holes with bias tape. I hand-stitched the hem too. To keep it from shifting around under the overdress, I sewed snaps to the shoulders of the underdress and the overdress top, so it can be snapped together.
Overall, I think I achieved the feeling of the real costume, even though the fabrics were not the same and my sewing skills at the time were not optimal. Maybe someday I'll make it over again better.
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3 yards orange silk blend, 1 yard grey/gold silk, 2 yards wide-whale rust corduroy, 4 yards white poly-silk, 1 yard gold velvet ribbon, 1 yard 1" gold trim, 1 yard 1/2" gold trim, 1 yard 1/4" velvet ribbon, 2 yards gold soutache braid, 1 yard gold cord, embroidery floss, snaps, 2 yards white bias tape, 4 yards hem tape, thread.
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January 22, 2013
Guest Post & Giveaway: Molly O'Keefe on Sports Journalism, Realistic Romance and the Consequences of Fame
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Thank you, Molly, for the wonderful post.ReplyDelete
I obviously feel like sport romances need more variety. They are among the most idealized and fantastical stories in contemporary romance, and real life isn't like that at all.
I keep thinking about the Stephanie Doyle character who was a national hero until a Tiger Woods-like cheating scandal turned him into a national villain. It was an interesting take on fame and on how society can't separate the public person from the private person, and the type of expectations that we put on these people. I guess it's about expectations and desire, something that, in a way, mirrors how we see romance heroes.
Brie - thanks so much for having me and this blog topic was your idea - and a totally fascinating one. Thanks for giving me so much to think about. Did you watch the Lance Armstrong interview - I only caught a little bit of the first one and it was such an ugly line Lance walked - he was angry, you could tell he wanted to say EVERYONE is doing it and EVERYONE was after me because I did it better than anyone else. And I was actually sympathetic to that point - the sport is dirty. He was doing what everyone did. But suing his friends, slandering people who accused him in the beginning - ugly. An ugly guy.ReplyDelete
And we lifted him up SO high! SO high. People in the public eye have so little privacy and when they protect it - like Jodi Foster - we think they're hiding something. Or crazy.
Stephanie's book - The Way Back - was an awesome look at scandal and public figures and heroes.Replies
Lance Armstrong is a sore loser. That's all there is to him. He can't even be repentant and doesn't know how to ask for forgiveness. He's only sorry he got caught, and I'm not so sure he's *that* sorry. He's certainly interesting, though. Maybe you and Stephanie can team up and use him as hero *grins*Delete
I watch tons of sports, but I try to stay out of the drama. Of course it is impossible to avoid...ReplyDelete
I wouldn't say it was my favorite sport story, but at least it was the most interesting - all of the drama in the final couple of NASCAR races this past season.
Let me say I glad Hockey is back - I have missed it so much ;}
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Thanks for the thoughtful post! I love that Molly's romances are showing the ugly sides of life, too. We had a similar figure to Lance Armstrong here in Germany, also a Tour de France winner and always assuring he achieved it without doping. You can guess what he really did. His whole life fell apart after it had gotten out. He was banned from racing and even got divorced. But that's real life, I guess, sad really.ReplyDelete
So, it's really nice to see a romance story where it is not always happy and full of sunshine and unicorns. :) And after reading the short story from the Christmas anthology, I really want to read Billy's and Maddie's story!
Thanks for the giveaway.
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I love all of Susan Elizabeth Phillip's sport romances. Sometiems the sport aspect aren't a big part of the story but just having this background can be interesting. If the hero or heroine is a famous sports player they may have to deal with the cons of being famous or there is so much more to them. I agree Michael Phelps was a great sports story. It stuck in my head for a while after I heard about it.ReplyDelete
I enjoy romance books with a sport's theme. The story about PEDs in all sports, not just cycling, keeps evolving. It appears that a generation of athletes cheated and now everyone is assumed guilty. In the Lance Armstrong case, although his use of PEDs was bad, his bullying behavior was actually worse. How do you sue someone when you know they were telling the truth?ReplyDelete
First I want to say that because of Brie Can't Buy Me Love is at the top of my list to buy.ReplyDelete
Second, I never thought about how now, largely thanks to social media a our on all the time world, we know way more about our sports heroes than most of us care to. And it does tend to taint the way we see them when they do fail. Which probably shouldn't be since in essence we're all human. But people I guess want something to believe in.
My favorite sports story of the past year was Olympic champion Gabby Douglas and The Fab Five. I thought they were awesome and totally rocked last year's Olympics.
Thanks for the post, I thought it was intriguing!!!!!
Oh! The Fab five!! Such a good story and so many great photographs came out of that gymnastics all around final. One fo the great 30 in 30's I've seen is on Bo Jackson and how his astounding ability to succeed in both baseball and football - was totally an example of physical blessings and insane work - had a story like Bo happened now - it would be doping.ReplyDelete
I think the sick thing about Armstrong - is he probably would have been great. He, like Phelps, was physiologically gifted for the sport. Would he have won seven? No. No one should. I just keep my fingers crossed that there isn't a Phelps doping scandal.
Great post! I'm a big Jaci Burton fan and her sport books are great. Excited to check out this book. Thank!ReplyDelete
The US women's gymnastics teamReplyDelete
In everyday life I do not follow any sports, but I love to read books where the hero is a sportsman. For example I like books written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or Rachel Gibson, these are just a few examples.ReplyDelete
Thank you for this great giveaway.
I don't know that I have a favorite one...Yet! But recently I read Offside (The Barker Triplets) by Juliana Stone and it was pretty good. I like reading romantic books with sports figures in it.ReplyDelete
I love sports related books - Kate Angell's baseball ones, Jaci Burton's, Rachel Gibson, SEP.ReplyDelete
Forgot my email: firstname.lastname@example.com (Pat L)ReplyDelete
And I loved all the trades the Dodgers made to improve their team.
- AnonymousJan 25, 2013, 10:45:00 AM
I love sports stories and especially loved SEP's Chicago Stars series.ReplyDelete
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I love the whole lance armstrong story. I think he deserves to have all his title and medals taken away. I love Dan Gable. I am from iiowwaand a huge hawkeyoe and wrestling.ReplyDelete
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Blogger likes to eat comments, so I suggest copying it before hitting "publish" just in case it doesn't go through the first time. This is a pain, I know, but it's the only solution/prevision I can think of, and it will save you the frustration of losing a comment. Also, thanks for visiting!


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Lori Moore needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 64 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
Moore Math
After three years working within a charter school with middle school and high school kids, I am trying something new within the world of tutoring. Kids are into technology and not into traditional ways, "old ways", of doing things. I hope to bridge this gap by offering online math tutoring using video conferencing technologies. I will be able to reach kids via the safety of their own home computer, parents can listen and watch the sessions. The parents won't need to drive their kids anywhere or worry they are alone with a stranger. I "specialize" in all forms of Algebra from middle school math all the way up to Algebra II.
I want to target parents of middle school and high school children as well as appeal to the kids themselves. School teachers and administrators that can recommend my services will also be a target. Athletic directors and sport coaches that need their athletes to pass so they can play will want to find this logo energetic, new and appealing.
No geometry references, only Algebra terms.
Because this is something new and different, the logo needs to be fresh and eye-catching; encompassing the technical component of tutoring online while also capturing the knowledge base of mathematical concepts.
I plan to use this on website, stationary - everything. This logo will be the sole representation of my business, the first impression. Kids need to find it interesting at the least, parents need see it as safe and knowledgeable, educators need to see it as competent.
Perhaps a capital M would stand out...
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Can't believe I haven't updated the Nerdlog since the Contra Post Mortem video. Yikes! I had kept meaning to update it with lots of art and progress about the latest episode of Read Only Memory, but I just never ended up doing so. Well I waited so long that I can just update with the final video itself. Hooray for me.
So this short is obviously based off Ghosts 'N Goblins. Shit, I love me some GnG, and working on this short really got me back into the series. During the time I was working on this I bought Ghouls 'N Ghosts on Genesis, and have played the Arcade versions a few times too. I've also listened to tons of GnG series music, both in keeping with the spirit while working on it and to figure out what music I wanted to use.
I apologize if your knowledge of GnG is very minimal, watch this video, and have no idea what you just saw. With most episodes of ROM, I usually try and open them up a bit so that maybe someone not familiar with the games they are based on can enjoy them. With this episode, I just wanted to make a nice tribute to GnG and to tell the story I wanted to tell meant that I needed to exclude people unfamiliar with the series. It was a tough choice to make, especially with the amount of work that needed to go into it, but I'm glad I did so.
I was really worried at first if this short would be hard to follow. Switching back and forth between a past and present and telling a story in 45 seconds is a lot for a brain to process I think. When I decided that the short would be more of silent film (I was originally going to do narration) things became much more clear to follow.
Also, as you can see there is zero humor in this short as well. I believe this is the first Shamoozal short I've done without any jokes. I pretty much did so for the simple fact that I wanted to make something different for a change. GnG is not a humorless series of course, I mean Arthur gets thrown into his boxer shorts every five seconds, and turned into a duck or baby throughout his quest. I wanted to show armor less Arthur here, but I tried very hard not to make it funny. I hope that came through.
This is also the first short I worked on where I dealt with violence. I did everything I could to not show red blood. It would be easy to go into something like this and make it a blood bath, but I still wanted to stay in the PG-13 territory.
So there it is, another episode of ROM down and another one to go. Zelda is up next. It's going to be brutal!


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The Vancouver International Auto Show Returns to the Convention Centre
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The fastest growing Auto Show in Canada returns for it's 96th year as the best attended consumer show and automotive event in Western Canada. The Vancouver International Auto Show is gearing up for it's best show yet, returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre March 23-27, 2016.
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Exclusively at Emerald City Comicon: Instant Puppet Eyes! Come by our table and pick up a pair for yourself!
"WTF?" I hear you ask. Well, here's a picture (from a couple years ago) of my kids demonstrating how they work.
These crazy things allow you to turn just about anything anything into a friendly puppet-like fellow in the blink of an eye! F'r instance, see this ordinary hat that my grandma made for me in the 80's? Watch closely as Magnetic Instapuppet Technology transforms it into a bug-eyed buddy!
I'll have a bunch of these at Emerald City, (Me and Jon at Table F-13) and it would be a hoot to see people wearing them around the show floor. I will be hard at work making as many of these as I can. Here is what I imagine it will look like:
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So everyone! Kody Keplinger's third novel, A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE, is arriving in a few months, and today, she is revealing its cover, with a giveaway and everything. In case you have not yet heard of this lovely book, here is its summary:
Whitley Johnson's dream summer with her divorce dad has turned into a nightmare. She's just met his new fiancee and her kids. The fiancee's son? Whitley's one-night stand from graduation night. Just freakin' great.
Worse, she totally doesn't fit in with her dad's perfect new country-club family. So Whitley acts out. She parties. Hard. So hard she doesn't even notice the good things right under her nose: a sweet little future stepsister who is just about the only person she's ever liked, a best friend (even though Whitley swears she doesn't "do" friends), and a smoking-hot guy who isn't her stepbrother...at least, not yet. It will take all three of them to help Whitley get through her anger and begin to put the pieces of her family together.
It sounds great, doesn't it? To win a signed ARC, visit Kody's blog and enter her giveaway! (By the way: bonus entry if you follow any of the blogs that are participating in her cover reveal.) And now, here is her cover, which is so perfectly summery:
|(cover may still have some minor tweaks before AMN hits stores)
Now get yourselves to Kody's blog immediately, and enter to win that ARC!


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Liberty News
Jerry Falwell Museum adds new exhibit
As the newest addition to the Jerry Falwell Museum, located off the DeMoss Hall Grand Lobby, what once was a storage room has now been transformed into a timeline tribute to the life of the late Dr. Jerry Falwell. With the anticipation of alumni returning to campus in the next few days for Alumni Weekend, the room was created to give more space to alumni as they tour the museum and visit the nearby Alumni Welcome Center.
"It's an extension of the museum but dedicated to alumni use," said Paula Johnson , a Thomas Road Baptist Church staff member who oversees the museum.
Painted on the wall is a large timeline mural that depicts the changes made to the campus over the years. Beginning with the Carter Glass Mansion and an original barn as it was at the time of Falwell's birth in 1933, the mural finishes off with the mansion and the Jerry Falwell Burial Garden out front as it is today.
Below the mural is a timeline of documents, newspaper articles and memos that tell the story of Falwell throughout the years. It begins with the building of TRBC in 1956 and continues until Falwell's death in May 2007. Four large conference tables with glass tops continue the theme of timelines as each table is categorized by decade with more memorabilia spread underneath the glass.
A painted mural of Falwell praying over the mountain was also added to the room, along with a large world map. Color-coded push pins will be provided for alumni to place on the map to show where they are currently working and serving the Lord.
"We always wanted to finish off the museum and we had a lot of ideas but nothing seemed to click," Johnson said. "Then after Dr. Falwell died, this idea just seemed to make sense."
Jerry Falwell Museum Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.