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On the final home meet for the 2011-12 seniors Alex Czaplicki, Madison Vestergaard, Kristen Malski, Shauna Lynch, and Kelly Kreho, the Central Connecticut swimming & diving team defeated Vermont in a 168.5 to 131.5 decision. The home dual-meet was held at Jack Suydam Natatorium in New Britain, CT.
Czaplicki led the Blue Devils with a record setting meet. Her 4:33.37 time in the 400 yard IM surpassed the previous mark of 4:35.05 held by Kristen Jurzynski six years prior. Along with the 400 yard IM, Czaplicki gathered a first-place seat in the 200 yard freestyle (1:53.59).
In the 200 yard medley relay, the first event of the day, Central came away with a first place finish touching the wall at 1:49.58. The team included Czaplicki, Malski, junior Katie Lang, and sophomore Helene Neuhaus. Central's 'B' squad in the event, junior Allison Rasile, sophomore Kristina Gulia, junior Hannah Packer, and sophomore Erin Massey placed third (1:52.28).
A trio of Blue Devils, junior Taylor Friedmann (10:27.44), sophomore Kasey Chilton (10:38.13), and junior Lauren Shortell (10:45.89) all finished second, third, and fourth respectively in the 1000 yard freestyle.
Behind first place seated Czaplicki in the 200 yard freestyle was Rasile who took the second place spot touching the wall at 1:57.21. Freshman Karen Novak finished fifth (1:59.77)
Neuhaus claimed the 100 yard backstroke, winning the event with a time of 58.89. Packer tied for third (1:01.57) and freshman Kaylin Sylvester placed sixth (1:06.61).
Another Blue Devil victory was captured by Gulia (1:07.00) in the 100 yard breaststroke followed by a third place finish from Malski (10:80.2).
Lang won the 200 yard butterfly finding the wall at 2:08.99, her first victory of the night. Her second win came in the 100 yard butterfly which she completed in 59.56.
Another first place finish for Neuhaus came in the 50 yard freestyle, she clocked in at 25.06. Massey came in fourth place (25.70) and Novak sixth (26.71).
Vestergaard started an impressive day of diving by scoring a 218.95 in the 1m event, good for second place. The senior then captured the first place seat in 3m diving winning the event with a 216.70 mark. Freshman Kaitlyn Dwyer placed fifth (156.30) in the 1m and seventh (134.50) in the 3m.
On a day where 12 of the 16 events were won by the Blue Devils, Neuhaus tallied the most individual first place finishes. Her third and final victory came in the 100 yard freestyle, clocking in at 53.41.
Rasile led Central in the 200 yard backstroke winning the event in 2:08.28 followed by Packer who finished fourth (2:12.45) and Kreho sixth (2:22.99).
A pair of Blue Devils paced the 200 yard breaststroke, Gulia finished first (2:26.12) and the senior Malski finished second (2:27.99).
In what was arguably the most thrilling event of the day Friedmann finished a close second in the 500 yard freestyle touching the wall at 5:06.63, just a fraction behind the leader Kailey Gardner of Vermont (5:06.61).
Wrapping up what was an exciting senior day at Jack Suydam Natatorium was the 400 yard freestyle. Central's 'A' team (Friedmann, Lang, Czaplicki, and Massey) finished second in 3:42.81 and the 'B' team (junior Lauren Shortell, Chilton, Rasile, and Novak) finished right behind in third place (3:45.70).
Central Connecticut will be back in action on January 14th as they travel to Florida and face FIU in a dual-meet competition.


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Microsoft, which apparently has more money than it knows what to do with, hired contractors to spend a couple days putting in a lawn on the Boylston Street side of the Pru so that its own workers can spend today giving harried city dwellers the chance to experience suburban life made even better with Microsoft products, just in case they were unaware the Pru has a larger, more permanent swath of grass on the Huntington Avenue side.
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I think the Microsoft Store here hires nothing but arseholes. When the store opened I wanted to at least check it out even though I only own Apple stuff. I nearly had a seizure from the incredibly bright lights (since I have an unusual condition involving overy "hot" light temperature).
I mentioned this to the manager and was told "we like them like that" and nothing ever happened and I've never been in since. This isn't a policy or corporate design because the MS store in Salem, NH doesn't have lights like the Pru store's at all.
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It sounds like they may be violating the ADA. You have every right to be there and not risk injury. The manager sounds like a real asshole for dismissing you.
I don't get it
Why do they want to trigger memories of every suburban office park hotel that passers-by have ever been stranded in on their most boring and isolating business trips?
This is like being trapped in RTP or a Holliday Inn in Albany, NY with only the local pizza delivery or the hotel "pub" for dinner options.
I guess that might make you want to escape using technology, though.
Hey! Albany has and now!
How charming
more 'green space'.
Suburban irony?
Last night I heard on the radio a discussion of so-called innovation districts, such as that in the Seaport District (an aside: is the innovation district a subset of the Seaport District?). I think the show was On Point on WBUR. An aspect of the discussion included that fact that innovation districts, particularly in the context of computer software, are urban - opposite from the Silicon Valley, Redmond and Research Triangle models where software businesses are centered in suburban areas. One time mentioned about the Research Triangle in North Carolina is the work to give that suburban sprawl an urban feel. So is this bit of suburban landscaping by Microsoft an attempt to insert its identity of suburban mowed lawns to the city?
has become an overused buzzword that is synonymous with overpriced, gimmicky, and trendy. $4 cupcakes the size of my big toe? $1700/mo "apartments" the size of my current bathtub? Sticking a lawn on the Pru? Check, check. and check.
That dirty "I" word is up there with "Big Data" or the overuse of "like" and "literally," and I tend to just shake my head when I see/hear it being used in most contexts today.
And this is from someone who worked for a very large, well known iCompany for like, 6 years and literally left to join a startup.
RE: overuse of "like"
Check your last sentence again.
SaaS is my favorite useless buzzword.
SaaS just put a name on something that many software packages have been doing for years.
Other fun, useless, and over used buzzwords:
"Rock Star"
"Big Data"
Anything that starts with "my" or "i" or "g"
Go synergize some support
Go synergize some support solutions why doncha
Sounds like a bra
Perhaps Playtex needs to modernize the whole "lifts and separates" thing and instead start making bras that synergize and support?
Isn't that just a misspelling ...
What doubt SOAS?
I won't spell it out because it's just gross. But it is what I think of buzz mentality. Same goes for all the hoopla about excellence, reaching for the stars, etc. It's as though business and corporate buzzwords are used to cover up mediocrity. Peter Principle rules!
The folks I work are a good bunch for the most part. At least the people who work on the line of dealing with the public. But the managers spout business school management philosophy and focus on stupid books that whine about who stole their cheese while ignoring the failures of their decisions that then have to be cleaned up by people doing the bread and butter work.
There's actually a plan to
There's actually a plan to start building housing in RTP, presumably to give it more of an "urban" feel (good luck with that).
Harrumph harrumph... get offa
Harrumph harrumph... get offa my urban property!
As long as
As long as they leave my little lunch spot on the side of the Pru under all the apartment buildings alone then that's fine. That little green space is such an oasis to get away from work for an hour.
Little LOUD lunch spot now
I walked by there and it was loud and obnoxious. A guy with mic was calling people up on the stage in some stupid game show type setting.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 3:20 pm
Tonight's Lineup at the Jake
Pods, LF; Cintron, 2B; Thome, DH; PK, 1B; Dye, RF; AJ, C; Crede, 3B; Mack, CF; Uribe, SS; Garcia, RHP.
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With B Anderson struggling, how about a trade of B McCarthy for Crawford from Tampa Bay???
During the game last night Cintron at bat Pods at first. The Cleveland catcher is a very poor thrower. Why didnt Cintron take a pitch so Pods could steal? Why wasnt Pods stealing? That game situation cost us the game!! Was Ozzie asleep?
I'm not in favor of a trade yet, unless it is for bullpen help. But if I was going to trade a pitcher, it would be Garland. No way in h*ll should B-Mc be traded. He is the future. I like the acquisition of Crawford, but why would they give him up?
Thanks for referring me to the Couch article in today's Sun Times. To your very well stated criticism, I would like to add that Couch displayed the same type of amnesia which Mariotti did in his article about the Barrett ****** punch on Pierzynski (i.e. "forgetting", as did most of the media, that Barrett had displayed his infantile temper just a week earlier on the West Coast). In Couch's case, he "forgot" (as did Boyer) that the Sox's 3-5% raise in this year's ticket prices was NOT due to any concern for the average fan but RATHER due to the organization's foolish setting of prices BEFORE the World Series, which the Sox HAD to do if they wanted to offer playoff tickets as an incentive to fans willing to commit to season tickets for this year. Once the Sox won the series (something the organization REALLY hadn't counted on), prices could not be changed, and season tickets were thus relatively cheap for fans wanting to see the champs this year. But I've got a double sawbuck that says fans will see a STEEP increase next year if the Sox make the playoffs again this year. Indeed, if you're an average baseball fan who's already feeling squeezed by the cost of watching this sport, then consider Sox losses as having a "silver" lining.
Hi Scott,
why is tadahito out of the line up again? lately it seems like he sits every other day. i know he is hitting 2 for 30 or 40 something at bats against westbrook but is that the only reason or is he in ozzies dog house?
thanks for keeping us as close to the white sox as possible, dan
Devil Rays have 5 good OF's and need young pitching. McCarthy ***** coimg out of the bull pen,it is not natural for him. trade would be young talent for young talent and both teams get what they need. Garland no way to much experience to move.
I can't see trading away any good pitching at this point in the year, pitching is the premium.
Just as Jenks went back down last year, and then became a valuable part of this team for the stretch run and Series, Anderson probably needs a little more time in the minors for his confidence. I hate it when Pablo has a line drive coming his way, or fly ball in the wind, for that matter, and love the confidence I have in Brian's glove, speed, and arm.
Send down Brian, bring up Owens or Sweeney for a little experience in the bigs, platooning with Mac. Sounds like a great idea to me, how 'bout it Ozzie?? Feel free to pass that one along to him, Scott. 🙂
Our boys need to pick up Freddy here. Plenty of game lef- but we need to quit stranding runners, and start putting up some big runs! Lets go Sox! BC has us winning the next 8!
We ain't gonna win this thing going thru the season hoping that Detroit falls apart. Freddie's 2nd poor outing. We gotta get those hits with runners in scoring position. Time for Ozzie to light a fire.
Last year we were exceptional at situational hitting…could use some of that right now.
I just saw the first wave of all-star votes that came out and i got to say, I am frickin disgusted with MLB nation. All the top vote getters are Yankees and Red Sox, most of which are not putting up numbers like most the players on the White Sox. Lets see here: First Base #1 Ortiz, #2 Giambi: Konerko and Thome have better numbers than both those douchbags.
Second Base: #1 Cano, Iguchi has better numbers
Third Base: #1 A-Rod, #2 Lowell, Crede should be ahead of both those clowns if baseball fans would get the heads out of their fat ***** and actually do some research before just asuming A-Rod's the best
Catcher: Veritek and Posada, A.J. easily could be ahead of either of those pillow biters
OF: Dye has better numbers in less games than Ramirez, Damon and Vlad but where is he on the list not even in top ten. For all the schmucks who voted for these a-hole's, don't even bother voting next year because you just screw everything up
waiting for detroit to fall apart??? that's almost funny.
we're pacing to win a solid 100 games. if the tigers(who were 3-0 this year against, those 3 coming in detroit) want to beat that, then hats off to them.
they can win 120 games this year and take the division, but they cant keep us out of the postseason.
magg's new team gets a big whatever from me. best of luck to them. let' just take care of what we can control, and get those 100 wins.
and a question for scott… or anyone. what was that link last year to the site that would predict every teams odds of making the postseason?
i just want to track it through a whole year, because it was pretty cool.
i have to agree again with someone. this time it's mypOO. His/Her point is perfectly made. even with our recent struggles, we are on pace to make the playoffs. i would rather have a rough go now than in sept. like last year…remember? i also think we need to shore up our bullpen and agree completely that Cintron should have given Pods a shot at stealing. the look on Ozzie's face told me that he wasn't too happy about that loss and the way our guys played/didn't play. and Michael (also in tucson) was right about giving our manager the benefit. he has earned that from us. j.k. later all….
That great website from Scott is http://www.baseballprospectus.com/statistics/Whitepsodds.php
the columns are: current wins, current losses, expected win percentage, average wins through 1 million simulations, average losses, percentage of times won the division in simulation, percentage of times won the wildcard, percentage of times made the playoffs
Schemptster- if I am GM I take that deal in a HEARTBEAT. I don't think TB would do it. Pitching is at a premium, yes but equally if not more of a premium is a one of the fastest guys in baseball who can hit for average and a little power and play defense. With an outfield of Pods, Crawford and Dye the opposition would have about 10 square feet of outfield to work with.
mattcurto: The allstar voting is allmost as big of a joke as the gold glove/GM&manager of the year voting. I say good! Keep putting in the 1&done yanks and redsox, light a bigger fire under the World Champs to repeat.
just to be a devil's advocate… isn't it better to struggle a little at the end so you are hungry getting in? Granted you don't want to be tired and worn out going in, but if a team has been struggling down the stretch and heats up come playoffs time they tend to do fairly well.
Then again I guess a team could be way over .500 and heat up around the playoffs too.
UGLY is best for last night's game!
I have to echo email@example.com… We are still, arguably, the best team in baseball. And a bit of a adversity isn't the worst thing in the world. Remember the last few weeks of 2005…when SOME folks were jumping off the bandwagon… Remember..that which does not kill us, makes us stronger.
Perfectly said Dawn.
Although frustrating, the reality is that its June 1st, and despite hitting some rough patches as of late- we 1.5 out of 1st place, with arguably the best team as a whole in baseball.
Things will turn around. We don't want to peak now anyways. We want to steadily build as we go so we're playing our best baseball at the end.
Big man on the mound tonight, I sure like our chances. Here's to our bats coming alive tonight!
I think before the Sox fans get really agitated with the votes for the All-Star Starters, we have to look at why this is happening. ESPN shows a Yankees game almost 5 nights a week. Most of the nation, not only NY voters, vote for these players because they are seeing them more than their own home team. Most importantly, Ozzie will be the manager of the AL team. I'm pretty sure I recall him calling the team, the AL All Star White Sox. Would it be too far of a stretch seeing Ross Gload on the All Star team? Ozzie will take care of the Southside boys.
Keep voting, it's still early.
Whomever makes the team, I just hope they get the AL the win so the White Sox will have home advantage in the WS again! Thome/Konerko in the home run derby?
Let's keep filling the park with the team coming back home, making some big noise. Going to the final in the Detroit series with the kids, hopefully to see the final game of a sweep.
thanks for the link rj…
as for the all-star voting… i'm fine with having a championship team that no one thinks has any star players. it's kind of fun to see us play against those 'better' players in october and see who comes out on top… in 11 games out of 12.
but i do seem to remember back in ozzie's first year, frank was putting up some monster numbers. AL MVP contender kind of numbers, and he did not make the all-star team. joe torre picked tino, i believe. and ozzie said he couldn't blame torre. if he were picking guys for the all-star team, he would load it with his guys too. he said he'd even try to get his back up players in.
i would so love to see him live up to that.
"jeter, take a seat! uribe's gonna hit for you."
ok has anyone heard the rumor Jon Garland to philly for Aaron Rowand and move mccarthy to 5th starter.


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New mothers who practice expressing their breast milk by hand during the first days following their child's birth are more likely to still be nursing two months later than mothers who use an electric breast pump, according to findings from a new study led by researchers at UCSF.
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Although nursing is a natural process, newborns are sometimes unable to latch properly to a mother's breast shortly after birth, hindering the infant's ability to ingest the antibody-rich early breast milk called colostrum. In these cases, health providers often advise mothers to practice expressing their own milk, meaning they take milk from the breast without the baby nursing. Milk expression, which can be done either by hand or by using a breast pump, is thought to potentially increase a woman's milk production through additional breast stimulation.
"Mothers who are new to breast-feeding are often very open to suggestions for improving their nursing experience since it can be frustrating if a baby isn't latching well," Flaherman said. "If mothers feel strongly about a method of expression, they should make the choice that is right for them. However, if mothers are open to either method of milk expression, providers should consider teaching hand expression instead of pumping in the early newborn period."
The study enrolled 68 mothers whose newborns were having trouble latching and sucking properly 12 to 36 hours after birth during the postpartum hospital stay. The participants were recruited from 2007 to 2009 in the nurseries and postpartum units at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center and Stanford University Medical Center.
Each mother-infant pair was randomly assigned to either the breast pumping or hand expression study group, and a doctor or nurse then trained the mothers in the designated method of milk expression. After milk expression occurred, the volume of milk was measured, and mothers in both groups fed their babies the expressed milk using a syringe, cup or spoon. The overall milk volume did not differ by method of expression.
The mothers later were asked a number of questions to evaluate their perceptions and experiences with breast-feeding. The verbal questionnaire administered during the hospital stay addressed issues related to pain while breast-feeding and the mothers' comfort expressing and nursing with others present. A follow-up questionnaire, administered three times, assessed the duration of breast-feeding following hospital discharge.
Results indicated that hand expression in the early postpartum period appears to improve eventual breast-feeding rates compared with breast pumping. Of the mothers in the hand expression group, 97 percent were still breast-feeding two months after birth compared with 72 percent of the mothers in the breast pump group.
Additionally, mothers in the hand expression group reported feeling more comfortable expressing milk with others present than mothers in the breast pump group, and they tended to feel more comfortable nursing with others present, as well. According to the researchers, feeling awkward or embarrassed in the presence of others might be a barrier to continued successful breast-feeding.
"If our interventions during birth hospitalization can help mothers feel more comfortable nursing in front of others, it could contribute to longer breast-feeding duration," said senior author Dr. Thomas Newman, a UCSF professor of epidemiology, biostatistics and pediatrics. "Our results are exciting and underscore the need for further research to confirm these findings and to explore the reasons for an association between early expression practice and later breast-feeding outcomes."
The research was supported by grants from the National Center for Research Resources and the National Institute of Children Health and Human Development.
Additional co-authors include Barbara Gay of UCSF Medical Center; Cheryl Scott of the Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Dr. Andrew Avins of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research; and Kathryn Lee of the UCSF Department of Family Heath Care Nursing.
About UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
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Cancer-causing habits you need to stop immediately
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in America, with 1,762,450 new cases diagnosed and 606,880 deaths due to cancer expected by the American Cancer Society in 2019. There are many types of cancer and, depending on your genetics and environmental factors, you may be at greater risk for some types than others. If you have a family history of one type of cancer, that will increase your likelihood of being diagnosed. For some women with breast cancer, for instance, a diagnosis can be predicted by testing for a certain gene. In these cases, the cause of the cancer was clearly not lifestyle habits or diet. In other cases, cancer can be triggered by factors that are somewhat in your control.
There are some things you can do to try to minimize your risk. Eating a diet rich with foods that can help lower your risk of cancer may help. Additionally, seeing your doctor regularly and staying informed about your health can ensure that you catch any subtle symptoms of cancer early, before the cancer goes unnoticed and spreads. But there are also many habits that increase cancer's threat - you should stop these cancer-causing habits immediately.istockphoto.com
If there's one thing you should absolutely do for your health, it's to quit smoking. "It actually turns out that most of the reductions in cancer deaths have occurred because we as a society have decreased our amount of smoking," said Mark E. Reeves, MD, director of the Loma Linda University Cancer Center. Despite these reductions, lung cancer is still the biggest killer in the U.S. "It dwarfs all other cancers," Reeves said, "and many researchers think tobacco is still responsible for approximately 50 percent of cancer deaths."istockphoto.com
Forgetting sunscreen
"Be mindful of the sun and use sunscreen," advised Reeves. "This will limit your risk for all types of skin cancers, such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma." You need sunscreen even on days when it's not especially sunny; in fact, you should even wear sunscreen on days you're mostly indoors.istockphoto.com
Going to tanning salons
Reeves warned that tanning salons can also increase your risk of various skin cancers. Ultraviolet radiation used in tanning beds is a known carcinogen according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Estimates show that indoor tanning may cause upwards of 400,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S. each year, and that tanning at these salons before age 35 can increase your risk of melanoma by nearly 60 percent.istockphoto.com
Eating a lot of sugar
"Sugars are needed to provide us with energy and, in moderate amounts, can be OK," said cardiologist Dr. Garth Graham. "However, sustained high levels of sugars damage our cells and can also increase our chance of getting cancer as well as other conditions like heart disease and diabetes." Not sure if the amount of sugar you're eating is too much? If you feel any of these symptoms, you may be overdoing it.istockphoto.com
Failing to manage stress
Everyone gets stressed sometimes, but make sure you have some tools in place to help reduce stress when things get particularly bad. "Stress can cause undue inflammation throughout your body," Reeves explained. "Even if a person is eating well and exercising regularly, difficult life situations or ongoing mental stressors can have a tangible impact on his or her physical wellbeing." During particularly trying times, a person may experience physical symptoms caused by stress, such as body aches or painful headaches. But the dangers don't stop there. "Unbalanced stress can lead to chemical damage of your body, which could put you at higher risk for cancer," Reeves said. What works to reduce stress varies from person to person, but some basic techniques include mindfulness, creative expression and seeking professional help.istockphoto.com
Skipping screenings
"There are many types of screenings for different forms of cancer," said Reeves. "Low-dose CT that looks at the lungs, for example, can reduce lung cancer mortality by 20 percent. That's an enormous drop." Getting the right medical tests can save your life. If you aren't asking your doctor which cancer screenings you might consider, it's time to start. "There are highly effective screenings for so many cancers, including common cancers such as colorectal, breast, cervical, prostate and hepatocellular carcinoma," Reeves said. Your doctor can help administer the screening and interpret your results.istockphoto.com
Not exercising
According to the National Cancer Institute, physical activity is known to reduce the risk of at least 12 types of cancer. The American Cancer Society advises at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of high-intensity cardiovascular exercise (i.e., exercise that gets your heart rate up) each week. Outside of those guidelines, the type of exercise is up to you. Choose a type of exercise you enjoy so it's easier and more fun to stick to your routine!istockphoto.com
Binge drinking
Drinking a glass of wine here and there probably won't kill you (and could actually offer a few health benefits) but drinking heavily could put your health in real danger. According to the National Cancer Institute, drinking alcohol increases your risk of at least six types of cancer. What's worse? The more you drink, the higher your risk. If you drink often, keep the quantity to a minimum.istockphoto.com
Reusing plastic water bottles
Buying yourself a reusable water bottle is a great way to reduce plastic waste and stay hydrated. But don't reuse a plastic water bottle. If the plastic leaks certain chemicals such as bisphenol A (BPA), it could raise your breast cancer risk, according to Breastcancer.org. To reduce your BPA exposure, opt for a glass, metal or ceramic water bottle instead.istockphoto.com
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Some people accidentally fall asleep in front of the TV. Others feel that they need the TV on to fall asleep at all. Both of these should be avoided, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Being exposed to light overnight from the flashing screen could increase your risk of breast cancer. Instead of relying on the background noise of your TV to lull you to sleep, try one of these tricks to prepare your body and your brain for sleep instead.istockphoto.com
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Your smile isn't the only thing that will suffer if you don't take good care of your teeth. According to research from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, inflammation of the gums and gum disease are correlated with colorectal and lung cancer. "Poor oral hygiene has been linked to several health conditions, including heart disease and some cancers," said Dr. Graham. Make sure to brush twice daily - and floss, too!istockphoto.com
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"Your dentist is also a first line of defense when it comes to spotting signs of oral cancers," Dr. Graham said. "Getting regular dental checkups and brushing and flossing regularly are key to maintaining good health."istockphoto.com
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Frequently consuming processed meats such as hot dogs, cold cuts and bacon could increase your risk of cancer, according to some studies. If the risk of cancer isn't enough to convince you, you may also want to consider these other negative effects of processed meat.istockphoto.com
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Dietary guidelines recommend multiple servings of fruits and vegetables each day, and for good reason. Aside from all the other reasons your body needs the vitamins and minerals from these foods, it's important to keep in mind that these foods can help reduce your risk of cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends aiming for at least 2 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables every day. Get a variety of colors on your plate and try using fresh produce in recipes at home. All 50 of these healthy foods have been linked to a lower risk of cancer, so take your pick!
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Today there was show on CNN-IBN discussing South India in which Rajdeep Sardesai posed several questions and collected opinion polls. Before discussing those numbers I want to say two things.
- I thank Rajdeep Sardesai for posing such questions. Debate, when carried out maturely, can be constructive. Though I may not agree with his propaganda machine, some of his efforts to bring forth serious topics are worth commending.
- Such opinion polls should be taken with a pinch of salt. The respondents are usually from urban middle class and may not truly represent the opinions of wider spectrum.
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26% of South Indians living in South India consider themselves South Indian first and Indian next. Of these states, in Kerala, 48% consider themselves South Indian first and Indian next, while in AP, only 12% consider themselves South Indian first and Indian next.
Since I am discussing this topic of identities, I want to dwell upon it a little further. In my earlier discussion I explained why some Muslims do not sing Vande Mataram. In that discussion, many respondents commented that Muslims consider themselves Muslims first and Indian next, which according to them is not a healthy sign for India. They believe that Muslims have allegiance with their religion first, which can be considered unpatriotic or traitorous in certain scenarios, such as invasion from an Islamic country.
I believe that most of us have multiple identities, and coming up with hypothetical scenarios in which these identities are in conflict is purely an academic argument. One can live with multiple identities without a conflict. Even when faced with hypothetical scenarios, for example, a war with Muslim nation, it is not easy to say with confidence what one person will choose over the other. Moreover, it is not even clear who represents what? In previous wars with Pakistan, many Indian-Muslim soldiers participated in the war and came out with flying colors. There are no cases of Indian-Muslim soldiers deserting India to join Pakistani Army. Is it important to ask what comes first- his religious identity or national identity? If it is religious identity, is he less patriotic or doesn't deserve to live in this country (as some commenters suggested)?
Can one be a human and be Indian? Can one be a male and be Indian? Can one be Brahmin and be Indian? Can one be Tamil and be Indian? Can one be homosexual and be Indian? We can easily construct hypothetical scenarios where each of these identities can come in conflict with the national identity. Is it important for us to determine if each of those identities are less important to us than the national identity to measure our patriotism?
Based on the above results from CNN-IBN, should these 26% of South Indians be considered unpatriotic and traitorous because they consider themselves South Indians first? Should 48% of Keralites be kicked out of the country for being loyal to Kerala first? Based on these figures, should we construct a hypothetical civil war in India and believe that these Keralites will fight India defending their Malayalam country?
India is like Europe. We all have religions, castes, languages, ethnicities, and many other identities, but we live like a nation. The fact that India exists as a country is a miracle in itself, with so many identities and cultural allegiances. The only way India will remain India is when we allow each of those groups to maintain their identities, allow them to profess their religious, allow each group to have its rights within the grand scheme called India. Any provision that tries to obliterate those identities in an effort to homogenize India will result in a backlash and upset that miracle. The only way India can be cohesive unit is by allowing each distinct unit to maintain their identity. The only way India can be integrated is by allowing each of us to be proud of our local identities, be proud of our rich heritages and culture, our local language and history, etc. Only by accepting pluralism, India can integrate itself. Only by celebrating its diversity, India can unite itself (hence, the phrase- Unity in Diversity). Those, who have myopic vision of India, try to impose certain identities over others to bring in conformity and universality. They believe that we all should be similar in some ways, that there should be a national language, that there should be one version of patriotism, that there should be unified view of our history, that there should be one common theme to be Indian. They do not realize that the universal values should be equality, justice, opportunity, freedoms, etc, not languages, religions, castes, or ethnicities.
Rajdeep Sardesai posed another question on the perceived intelligence of South Indians. I do not wish to express my opinion on the results since I do not believe that one race, community, caste, sect, etc, has more intelligence than the other. The question is flawed. However, certain group can position itself in an advantageous position owing to certain factors, such as history, etc. The seemingly difference in intelligence is this positioning, not actual intelligence.
Other factors
The general perception is that South India is more tolerant, more welcome towards women's rights, more conducive for minority rights, has implemented affirmative action to bring oppressed and backward into the mainstream, have been influential in embracing English as the medium, etc.
Since I have started discussing this topic, I would like to outline few of my opinions here which are related but not necessarily dealt by CNN-IBN.
Division of States based on linguistic lines
In retrospect, it is clear that division of states of Indian on linguistic lines has been the best that has happened in this country. No other division would have allowed smoother functioning of the states. No other division would have brought about harmony between the states. Only by allocating each language its identity through its statehood, we have given the assurance that their heritage and history will not be obliterated. Out of this security comes the tolerance. When states are secure of their linguistic identities, they are more welcome to embrace other languages. Though there has been anti-Hindi backlash in South that has been marginalized now and there is growing acceptance for Hindi in the Southern States. CNN-IBN results show that only 5% were anti-Hindi.
One from the audience suggested that Hindi, being the national language, should be made compulsory to unify India. That is the national chauvinism that has to be combated in this country. We all should realize and understand that India does not have a national language. Neither Indian Constitution nor any legal document of India confers this status upon Hindi. Rashtra Bhasha sounds good in speeches and not on official documents. Only 36% respondents of South India believe that Hindi should be made compulsory. Most of them agree that Hindi will be embraced only when it is not imposed. There is a greater affinity to embrace Hindi only when it is voluntary.
This brings out the true nature of India. Identities cannot be imposed. We are tolerant and accepting only when it is voluntary. Any idea to bring in harmony, unity and integrity into India by imposing it onto its people turns out to be counterproductive. The same argument holds for Muslims not singing Vande Mataram, Tamilians not speaking Hindi, etc. Each of us wants to hold on to our local identities while remaining loyal to the nation on a broader level. Missing that strength of India will result in confusion on definitions of patriotism.
Unity in Diversity
I am a Telangana, I am a Telugu, I am a Hindu, I am an atheist, I am a liberal and democratic, I am a secular and socialist, I am a capitalist, I am a Indian, I am a male, I am a human, I am living, and I think. These are many of my identities. Each of them is important to me. To ask me, if a liberal or democratic country invades us, would I support that invading country or my homeland is a stupid question. To ask if I would want my Telangana to secede from India is also hypothetical question that does not deserve an answer. It depends on many situations and scenarios, and each of us would behave differently when pushed into those situations. The idea is not to be pushed into such situations. How will we unite when Mars invades? Would US be still invading Iraq if planet Mars attacked Earth? Some of our identities come forth in opposition to a conflicting identity. I am from Warangal when talking to someone from Hyderabad, I am Telugu, when talking to a Tamilian, I am Indian, when talking to an American, I am brown when talking to a white man, I am a male when talking to female, so on so forth.
If the Indian central government discriminates Telangana for prolonged periods, and meticulously deprives it of all economic benefits, discriminates its people, jails its people, and kills them mercilessly by putting their forces, I would be forced into changing my definition of what's my homeland. Now, my homeland is India, but the in the above scenario, where my homes are burnt, lands are taken away, my people are dragged into streets, shot at, mutilated, our women raped, etc, I may start identifying myself with Telangana more than India. If we are forced into such situations, each of us would choose one identity above others- that choice depends on situations and scenarios. As Indians, we need to be clear on what identities we are going to support and promote and what we will not.
There has to be constant effort to unite India while allowing for local identities to thrive. There has to be a constant fight to tone down regional chauvinism while limiting national chauvinism. Increase in any of those above tolerable levels will bring about secession of the country.


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Coming off a week that saw them muddle their way to a pair of draws, Barcelona defeated Osasuna 8-0 in La Liga action today. Lionel Messi had a hat trick, David Villa added a pair and Cesc Fabregas, Xavi and an Osasuna own goal rounded out the scoring. Unfair, the talent disparity in that league is.
Breathtaking Barca hit eight [Yahoo Sport UK]


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Breeding Result: Rockilla and Genie
How to Breed Any Monster
You can go to this page to find out how it takes to get a specific monster. The results are sorted in good to bad order, you can also compare different combinations with the "Percentage Bar" - higher, better; or by comparing the "Avg Time" - shorter, better.
Joseph Seeley - MonsterLegendsGuide (MLG) also has the perfect page for this.
How to Breed Legendary Monsters - Summary Page
Visit http://monster-wiki.com/breeding-legends/
Basic: Breeding Legendary Monsters is unique process, it doesn't have to be relative between parent monsters and the legendary one. If you have played Dragon City, let's think this process is similar to Deus Vault breeding. Therefore, all you need is having correct parent monsters and some luck!
Joseph Seeley (at monsterlegendsguide.com) and me have been working together to find any report in successfully breeding legend.


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Thanks to MCYC for the video!
Hello! The 4th edition of the RPG Spain Spring cup will start, so here is all the information and rules you need to know for this competition:
- You only need to register if you want to participate in the duo special event. For everything else, just join the server and start playing!
- Deadline to register your team: 22nd June 00:00H
- To register on the duo special event, send me a private message (RPG Forum, TMX, discord, in-game...) filling what I wrote under:
- *Player 1: Login / Nickname
*Player 2: Login / Nickname
PSA: This tournament is NOT a DUO competition, it's a SOLO competition where one of the special events consists of DUO-teams.
Past TOP3:
2013: Kilburn, Reahx, Mario
2014: Clem, HylleZ, Drunk
2015: Clem, Drunk, Monsi
- Server Name: RPG SPAIN SPRING CUP 2017
- Add favourite link: tmtp://#addfavourite=rpgspaincup2017
- Direct Join link: tmtp://#join=rpgspaincup2017
- Tracks from: RPG Spain Spring Cup 2017 - Trackbuilding Contest
Qualification System:
Just local records count.
- 6 new hunting maps: The best non-qualified time on every map will be qualified for the 2nd round.
- 1 new unlimiter-only map: The two fastest unqualified times will be qualified for the 2nd round.
- 4 special events with the option to qualify there:
Pathfinding event: Three players will qualify here. The first two spots will go to the first and second finisher of the map, and the third spot will go to the fastest non-qualified time in the map. For the first run competition, players can get help from everybody except the author(s) of the map and beta-testers.
KO event: Players will drive in Knock-Out mode, with previous training of the map that will be played here. The fastest time on the map will qualify (could be driven in Time Attack or even in the KO Phase), and the KO winner will qualify too (If the winner is already qualified, the best non-qualified driver will qualify).
KO mode is played in ROUNDS where on every round, the slowest times of the round are kicked (Depending on the number of players, there will be more or less kicks per round, which will be announced just before the beginning of every round).
Duo event: Teams will consist of two players where they will need the partner to get the fastest time combined. The 2 teams with the lowest time combined (Player A + Player B times) will qualify for the 2nd round. One player can only be in 1 team. Both members of the team have to finish the map at least once. If one player of any of the two fastest teams was already qualified, his teammate + fastest time on the map will qualify.
Laps event: Players will compete for 3 qualify spots here. First one will go to the fastest non-qualified time (Local Records), that could be driven either in Time Attack, or Laps mode. The other 2 spots, will go to the Top2 finishers in laps mode.
- Every mappack has 3 maps.
- Fastest time on the pathfinder map will go to group A. Fastest times on the the 1st Hunting Mappack will go to Group B, C and D, following the map order. The rest of the qualified players will be randomly placed in any of the 4 groups, including the first two finishers on the pathfinder event.
- 20 players will qualify for the 2nd round.
- Builders can't qualify on their own map.
- An already qualified player, won't count on the next qualification maps, but he can still play for the special events prizes.
- Some maps will get an special points reward for the finals (Only applicable if you reach the finals):
- 1st finisher of pathfinding: 5 points
Duo team winner: 3 points per player
Winner of KO event: 3 points
Fastest time on Unlimiter map: 3 points
Winner of Laps race: 4 points
2nd Round:
- 4 groups of 5 players each.
- Fastest time on the pathfinder map will go to group A. Fastest times on the the 1st Hunting Mappack will go to Group B, C and D, following the map order. The rest of the qualified players will be randomly placed in any of the 4 groups, including the first two finishers on the pathfinder event.
- Top2 of every group will advance to the finals.
- The two best 3rd place drivers will go to the final too.
- If there's an equal result between players of the same group, the driver with the best rank out of the 3 maps will be ahead. If it keeps being equal, the driver with the best local record on any of the 3 maps will be ahead.
- Gamemode: Time Attack.
- Point system: 15, 11, 8, 5, 3.
- Not qualified drivers and drivers from different groups won't be counting towards your personal group. Points will be given separately on every map, being 45 points the maximum points a player can have.
- 1 group with 10 drivers.
- Gamemodes: Time Attack & Rounds.
- Cuts & altways allowed in TA Phase, only cuts allowed in Rounds.
- Non-qualified drivers can drive on the server, but they won't count. If a non-qualified driver gets a Local 1, the best time from the finalists will get 30 points anyways.
- If there's an equal result between any finalists, the driver with the best rank out of 3 maps will be ahead. If it keeps being equal, the driver with the best local record on any of the 3 maps will be ahead.
- Points system (TA): 30, 25, 20, 16, 13, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
- Points system (Rounds): 20, 15, 11, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
- The winner of the tournament will be the driver with most points combining Time Attack and Rounds, being 210 points the max. a player can have (excluding special points rewards).
- There will be 2 rounds per map.
- If you drive a PB in Rounds mode, the time will count.
There will be 17 maps available to drive.
Your best 14 results will count for the Toprank.
Another rules:
- Cuts related to MT (blind driving, self-speccing...) are not allowed.
- Cheating is NOT allowed, for anything.
- If you are the WR in any of the cup tracks, upload your replay to TMX.
- You must upload your replay on the map you qualified on TMX.
- Qualified players will put Q in their nickname (optional).
- Builders can't qualify on their own map.
- CEST Timezone.
Pathfinding Event [16.06 17:30H - 18.06 19H]
Hunting Mappack 1 [18.06 19H - 21.06 19H] -> Each map will have 5 sessions of 4h48 each.
Duo Event [21.06 19H - 23.06 18H]
KO Event [23.06 18H - 25.06 17H]
- KO Race [25.06 19:30H]
Hunting Mappack 2 [25.06 22H - 28.06 20H] -> Each map will have 5 sessions of 4h40 each.
Unlimiter Map [28.06 20H - 01.07 00H]
Laps Event [01.07 00H - 02.07 17H]
- Laps Race [02.07 17H]
2nd Round Mappack [02.07 18H - 09.07 18H] -> Each map will have 10 sessions of 5h36 each.
Final Mappack [09.07 18H - 16.07 18H] -> Each map will have 10 sessions of 5h36 each.
- Rounds [16.07 18H]
Winner: 100.000 CC + Gold Tag
Second: 50.000 CC + Gold Tag
Third: 25.000 CC + Gold Tag
Rank 4: 10.000 CC + Silver Tag
Rank 5: 5.000 CC + Silver Tag
Rank 6: 2.500 CC + Silver Tag
Rank 7: 1.000 CC + Silver Tag
Rank 8: Bronze Tag
Rank 9: Bronze Tag
Rank 10: Bronze Tag
Special prizes:
1st finisher at Pathfinding Map: 20.000 CC hosted by Thom.
Duo winner: Gold Tag & Gold Tag
KO winner: 10.000 CC
Fastest time on Unlimiter map: 10.000 CC
Laps Race winner: 10.000 CC
Rank: Top5 will be rewarded.
Rank 1: 50.000 CC + Gold Tag
Rank 2: 25.000 CC + Silver Tag
Rank 3: 10.000 CC + Silver Tag
Rank 4: 5.000 CC + Bronze Tag
Rank 5: 2.500 CC + Bronze Tag
And if you want to help towards the prizepool, you can donate to make the prizes even better!
- Via online cup server.
- By sending an in-game message to "eliasdarka95".
More info about the cup can be found by clicking here!


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Learn how to contact each ARDA department.
Click here to view ARDA's staff by name.
ARDA World 2017 is quickly
approaching, so it is time to decide what sessions you are going to attend
while in New Orleans. As it is every
year, there will be plenty of sessions that are informative, educational and
even fun.
Let's take a look at a few:
These are just some of the many
sessions happening at this year's ARDA World Convention, and to make things
easier for attendees we have the ARDA World App., which allows you to set-up
your own schedule, read more about every session and receive the latest updates
before and during convention. So,
download the ARDA World App for your iPhone,
or Windows
Phone to stay up on the very latest, and be sure to visit www.arda.org/convention. We'll see
you next week!
ARDA World
is quickly approaching, so it's time to for you to decide what events, sessions
and meetings you want to attend. One of the most popular and informative
sessions from previous years will be returning this year -- the Meet the Leaders general session,
sponsored by Baker & Hostetler LLP. This is open to all
attendees. Our panel of industry leaders
will address topical issues ranging from the impact of industry consolidation
to the secondary market – in what will surely be a robust discussion.
Let's meet
this year's panel:
Don Harrill, CEO - Holiday Inn
Vacations Club
Mr. Harrill
has been Chief Executive Officer of Holiday Inn Club Vacations since 2005,
leading the organization to years of consecutive record growth and becoming a
key voice within the timeshare industry. He arrived to Holiday Inn Club
Vacations with more than three decades of experience in the hospitality
industry, eight of those at the helm of industry-leading timeshare
organizations Trendwest Resorts and Hilton Grand Vacations Company.
Serge Rivera, President & CEO
- ILG Vacation Ownership
Mr. Rivera
was just named President & CEO of ILG Vacation Ownership in November
2016. As President & CEO his
responsibilities include leading the vacation ownership development, marketing,
sales, and resort operations for the recently acquired Vistana Signature
Experiences, as well as for Hyatt Vacation Ownership. Prior to joining ILG,
Rivera was most recently president of The Americas for Starwood Hotels &
Resorts Worldwide.
Robert Spottswood, President -
Spottswood Companies, Inc.
Mr. Spottswood is president
and founder of Spottswood Companies, Inc., which has grown to become one of the
leading real estate development, property management and hospitality businesses
in the Florida Keys. Since 1992 Spottswood Companies has been responsible for
the development of the Hyatt Vacation Club, Hyatt Sunset Harbor Resort, Hyatt
Beach House Resort, Hyatt Windward Pointe Resort and many other hotels and
resorts in the area. Today, Spottswood has grown his company to be one of the
Keys' largest private employers.
Mark Wang, President & CEO -
Hilton Grand Vacations
Mr. Wang is
President of Hilton Grand Vacations. Prior to joining the company, Wang
co-founded PAHIO Resorts in Hawaii and served as its president for six years.
He later formed Grand Ownership Resorts, Ltd., a consulting company that
developed a successful vacation ownership program at The Bay Club on the Big
Island of Hawaii, a resort now managed by Hilton Grand Vacations.
Steve Weisz, President & CEO
- Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Mr. Weisz is
President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Corporation. As president of Marriott Vacation Club International, he has led
the vacation ownership division and oversaw three brands under the Marriott
Vacation Club International umbrella, including: Marriott Vacation Club, Grand
Residences by Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club. He has over 39 years of experience in the
industry with Marriott.
With all of
these great, knowledgeable leaders, The Meet the Leaders general session is
something you do not want to miss! Be sure to put it in your schedule of events
for 10:30-11:30 am Tuesday, March 28.
AIF Convention
As an integral part of the industry, the ARDA International
Foundation (AIF) has a full slate of activities planned for the 2017 ARDA World
Convention. With a new location, this
year in New Orleans, Louisiana, it is the perfect time for AIF to try some new
and exciting ideas at convention.
First, we'll be recording
the Fundamental Timeshare Sessions to refresh the on-line "Timeshare
101" education offering now available at www. aifeducates.org. So, for the
industry professionals who can't attend Convention, they will now have access
to this great information that will aid in their professional development and
career advancement.
In addition, we have a few events planned:
On Sunday, March 26, the current LEAPS (Leadership Education Action
Progression and Service) class will graduate at an invitation-only reception.
The incoming LEAPS class members will also make their debut at this reception
and ARDA LEAPS alumni, who now number more than 60, are also invited. The
2016-2017 LEAPS class will be presented during one of the general sessions, and
their class project was also a new idea: a video showcasing the vacation
ownership industry as a great place to begin and spend a career
Make sure to plan to attend as many AIF events as possible
at this year's ARDA World Convention, you'll get to experience some new things
while also participating in some of your old favorites.
An Interactive
'Digital Meets Travel' Pitch Competition
Wednesday, March 29,
2017 from 10-11:30 am
Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt RegencyOpen to all ARDA World attendees.
This year, ARDA World will be bringing back one of its most
popular events from last year, The Lion's Den, sponsored by Vacatia. Modeled
after Shark Tank, you'll watch as a select group of six bold start-ups
present their digital innovations and business plans to our panel of judges—the
Lions of the timeshare industry—including three high profile CEOs and
executives of Disney, Welk Resorts and Vacatia.
Our contestants include:
Our judges will evaluate the companies and, following a live
audience vote, a winner will be announced! They'll gain massive exposure to
members of the timeshare industry, feedback on their innovations, and it's all
happening live at ARDA World 2017!
Join us and cast your vote live alongside the judges!
By Kathryn Mullan
I was fortunate enough to sit-down with Stephen Perry,
President and CEO of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (NOCVB), to
discuss what the attendees of ARDA World 2017 can expect from the great city of
New Orleans, as well as what the city has to offer to the timeshare industry.
Here's part of our interview:
Is there anything special you'd like to say to the
attendees at ARDA World 2017?
Stephen Perry: Whether
this is your first time to New Orleans or you're a regular visitor, be sure to
bring your sense of adventure and get ready to explore our historic, culturally
rich and truly authentic city.
And while there are endless things to do in our
French Quarter, I encourage you to explore
our other unique neighborhoods—from
the Bywater
the Garden District, the Warehouse District to
Uptown, every neighborhood has a
story to tell. The
Crescent City is not only the birthplace of jazz, it's a
one-of-a-kind destination, with award-winning cuisine in our 1,400+
restaurants, a rich history seen in our architecture, world-class museums,
neighborhood tours, steamboat rides, and other memorable attractions and
What role does
timeshare play in the New Orleans hospitality industry?
SP: Every visitor
has a valued impact on our economy
and helps support the nearly 80,000
New Orleanians directly employed by the hospitality industry. The options
presented through vacation rentals, timeshares and other diverse accommodations
make New Orleans even more appealing for families, groups and extended stay
visitors. A timeshare is a great way to get to know the city and experience it
like a local. As New Orleans continues to attract more visitors each year,
alternative accommodations have become an increasing segment of the hospitality
What, if anything,
does New Orleans do to work with and support new timeshare projects?
SP: The NOCVB
works closely with hotel and vacation properties to continue developing the
best accommodations and offerings for our visitors.
As visitation continues
to grow—particularly
from international markets—we will continue to support new
projects that expand our inventory of available accommodations.
There has never been a better time than now to visit and
discover the sights, sounds and flavors that make New Orleans so unique!
You can read the full interview in the recent February Developments Magazine – see it here.
By Charlene Small, ARDA
By definition advocacy means fervently supporting or
recommending something—an organization, idea, industry—you name it. ARDA has
not only embodied advocacy through countless legislative and regulatory
successes for years but has also taken its advocacy efforts beyond state
governments and Capitol Hill to the media, financial advisors, members, owners, other associations and consumers across the globe.
This full-bodied advocacy method is needed more than ever,
as we build a robust industry in today's global economy.
Planting the Seeds
ARDA's advocacy efforts stem from the foundation of legislative
and regulatory procedures that protect consumers, which were established in the
early 1980s. Even before those laws and regulations took effect, the industry
saw the importance of having rules and standards to govern themselves by and
took appropriate steps to regulate their own business endeavors. By laying that
groundwork, the industry created a product in which consumers
protected, and a competitive industry platform was established.
Creating strategic partners is a key advocacy tool to
building a prosperous industry. Associations like ARDA create the platform that
brings the right people together to solve problems and develop innovations.
Whether it is helping to establish a regional timeshare
association in Asia, collaborating with TATOC on best practices in Europe,
working alongside government officials and developers in St. Maarten on
timeshare legislation, or simply acting as
an ambassador for the industry,
ARDA's diverse advocacy efforts impact many constituencies around the world.
Global Insight: Local
Today's global economy urges the removal of geographic
borders, making the barriers to business relatively limitless. In fact, ARDA's
vision for the future of the timeshare industry concentrates on doing just
that. ARDA aims to take the global insights we gain from our strategic
partners, such as sister organization the ARDA International Foundation (AIF)
and other organizations around the globe, to create even more advocacy efforts
at local levels—wherever "local" may be.
Timeshare's Bright
Our industry provides the chance to experience a different
culture, learn a little bit more about the world, and come back refreshed and
enriched from the experience. And the greatest part about using timeshare for
these experiences is that our products offer enough space for everyone in the
family to comfortably enjoy the trip, a world of options for destinations to
travel, and the value of knowing that they have a pre-paid vacation every year.
Especially now, with nearly $20 billion in total sales worldwide
and timeshare in 121 countries, it's an exciting time to be advocating for the
industry on a global scale.
Copyright 2014. American Resort Development Assoc. All rights reserved.


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Innovation and competition are constantly driving the high end video card market and as we have seen over the past few weeks it can happen very quickly. The introduction of the 7900GTX and 7600GTX have given ATI competition not only in performance but in price as well. ATI has responded in kind by lowering prices across their lineup. We covered most of the high and mid range pricing in our X1800 GTO article last week. Prices lowering in those two areas is music to the ears of those looking to upgrade on a budget.
The Radeon X1600 Pro has been available since November and up until a few days ago was considered one of the best mid-range cards on the market, but that was last week. With 7600GT being launched and the X1800 GTO on the way we find it being the subject of a significant price reduction. It can now be found just over the $100 mark and at this price represents a terrific value.
Here are some of the features that you will find on the X1600 Pro:
It is amazing what a little more than $100 can get you in terms of video card performance in today's market. While the ATI versus nVidia battle is nearing a pricing war the consumers are walking away with more bang for their buck. Sapphire has this to say about their Radeon X1600 Pro card:
"A tool for the performance oriented, the Sapphire X1600 PRO comes equipped with the hardware muscle to deliver an entire realm of fantasy right to your desktop due in large part to the awesome feature-set of the RADEON X1600 core, robust onboard memory configurations and 12 pipeline architecture. An impressive hardware compilation supporting CrossFire? paired with support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 ensures future compatibility and the advent of the ATI Avivo? Video and Display Platform ensures that you will not have to be limit your fantasies to just your desktop".
Today Legit Reviews take a look at this "tool", and will see what type of gaming performance can be had for the mainstream market.
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DNSSEC Packages
- dnssec-anchors
- essential package contains keys to internet from IANA stored in /usr/share/dnssec-trust-anchors/
- VERY important!
- ldns
- DNS(SEC) library libldns
- drill tool (like dig with DNSSEC support)
- can be used for basic DNSSEC validation. eg.:
- Should success (return 0):
- drill -TD nic.cz #valid DNSSEC key
- drill -TD google.com #not signed domain
- Should fail (simulating fraudent DNS records):
- drill -TD rhybar.cz
- drill -TD badsign-a.test.dnssec-tools.org
- to use root-zone trust anchor add option -k /usr/share/dnssec-trust-anchors/root-anchor.key
- Should success (return 0):
- can be used for basic DNSSEC validation. eg.:
- dnssec-tools (package is very experimental and volatile right now)
- https://www.dnssec-tools.org/
- another good library libval which can add DNSSEC support to lots of programs
- some tools https://www.dnssec-tools.org/wiki/index.php/DNSSEC-Tools_Components
- libval-shim LD_PRELOAD library to enable DNSSEC for lots of DNSSEC unaware programs http://www.dnssec-tools.org/docs/tool-description/libval_shim.html
- sshfpAUR
- Generates DNS SSHFP-type records from SSH public keys from public keys from a known_hosts file or from scanning the host's sshd daemon.
- not directly related to DNSSEC, but i guess this will become very popular because of DNSSEC
- opendnssecAUR
- Signs DNS zones to be later published by a DNS server (bind, nsd, etc.)
- Automates refreshing signatures, key rollovers
Howto enable DNSSEC in specific software
If you want full support of DNSSEC, you need each single application to use DNSSEC validation. It can be done using several ways:
- patches
- plugins, extensions, wrappers
- universal LD_PRELOAD wrapper
- overriding calls to: gethostbyname(3), gethostbyaddr(3), getnameinfo(3), getaddrinfo(3), res_query(3)
- libval-shim from dnssec-tools: http://www.dnssec-tools.org/docs/tool-description/libval_shim.html
- DNS proxy
OpenSSH (fixes only weak point in SSH design)
- dnssec-tools + patch: https://www.dnssec-tools.org/wiki/index.php/Ssh
Firefox (secure browsing - enhancement of HTTPS)
- DNSSEC Validator plugin https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/64247/
- DNSSEC Drill plugin http://nlnetlabs.nl/projects/drill/drill_extension.html
- you need ldns and dnssec-root-zone-trust-anchors packages for this plugin
- dnssec-tools + firefox patch: https://www.dnssec-tools.org/wiki/index.php/Firefox
Google Chrome (secure browsing - enhancement of HTTPS)
- Vote for #50874
- Patches not yet...
- DNSSEC Drill extension (EXPERIMENTAL!)
- you need ldns and dnssec-root-zone-trust-anchors packages for this plugin
BIND (serving signed DNS zones)
- See BIND for more information on BIND
- http://www.dnssec.net/practical-documents
- http://blog.techscrawl.com/2009/01/13/enabling-dnssec-on-bind/
- Or use an external mechanisms such as OpenDNSSEC (fully-automatic key rollover)
Postfix (fight spam and frauds)
- dnssec-tools + patch
jabberd (fight spam and frauds)
- dnssec-tools + patch
Thunderbird (secure logins)
- dnssec-tools + patch
lftp (secure downloads and logins)
- dnssec-tools + patch
wget (secure downloads)
- dnssec-tools + patch
- dnssec-tools + patch
Sendmail (fight spam and frauds)
- dnssec-tools + patch
- dnssec-tools + patch
ncftp (secure downloads and logins)
- dnssec-tools + patch
libpurple (pidgin + finch -> secure messaging)
- no patches yet
- Vote for #12413
DNSSEC Hardware
You can check if your router, modem, AP, etc. supports DNSSEC (many different features) using dnssec-tester (Python and GTK+ based app) to know if it is DNSSEC-compatible, and using this tool you can also upload gathered data to a server, so other users and manufacturers can be informed about compatibility of their devices and eventualy fix the firmware (they will be probably urged to do so). (Before running dnssec-tester please make sure, that you do not have any other nameservers in
/etc/resolv.conf). You can also find the results of performed tests on the dnssec-tester website.
See Also
- AppArmor
- Wikipedia:Domain Name System Security Extensions
- http://www.dnssec.net/
- https://www.iana.org/dnssec/
- https://www.dnssec-tools.org/
- http://linux.die.net/man/1/sshfp
- https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/20325 - [DNSSEC] Add DNS validation support to ArchLinux
- DNSSEC Visualizer


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The Nintendo 3DS, once slammed as an eye-destroying device, is now being thought of as a tool for diagnosing eye disorders. According to Digital Trends, optometrists feel this could be a useful tool for early warning signs.
"The 3DS could be a godsend for identifying kids under six who need vision therapy," associate director for health sciences and policy for the American Optometric Association Michael Duenas told the Canadian Press.
Kids who can't see the 3D effect could possibly have a lazy eye. Dizziness or discomfort caused by the 3DS could also indicate a vision problem. Of course, there is still contingency of cranky old men who aren't having it.
"Kids should be out running around," noted director of the Vision Performance Institute at Pacific University Jim Sheedy.


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Is Penny (Casey Wilson) finally going to get her happy ending on Happy Endings?Yup. The perpetually single and formerly romance-challenged gal will get engaged to Pete (Nick Zano) on Tuesday's episode (9/8c, ABC), but it won't go down cleanly.Winter TV eye candy: Check out the hottest stars heating up your TV screenIn our exclusive sneak peek, Penny and Jane (Eliza Coupe) return to her condo to see a trail of rose petals leading to a ring box. It's what she thinks it is, but Penny soon gets a rude awakening. You see, Tuesday's episode is also a prank episode.Watch the sneak peek below. Happy Endings airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on ABC.
View original Exclusive Happy Endings Sneak Peek: Watch Penny's Indecent Proposal at TVGuide.com
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I am really excited about the new Mojo Monday Blog! I've been a fan of Julee Tilman's sketches for quite some time, but I have kind of been "shy" and not participated by linking and such, but I've been playing along! So, now that she's got a Mojo Monday Blog, I decided that I am going to play along as often as I can. So, with all that said, Mojo Monday 68.
The main image of my card is the new "love tatoo" from LAD. I stamped it in burnt umber palette ink and colored it in with my SU markers--real red and old olive. I used my nestabilites(yea!!) and cut the ww circle and embossed it, then cut the old olive circle too. For the card, I started with a white base, layerd some old olive paper-from the summer pic-nic designer paper packet. The real red is also from the summer pic-nic pack. I just layered the red over the olive, and then added an old olive ribbon across the paper seam. I attached the stamped image with dimensionals and then got punchy for the little brads across the bottom. I used my 3/4" circle punch and punched 3 old olive circles, then punced 3 different old olive patterns with my 1/2" circle punch. I used my build-a-brad brads and am really happy with the outcome!
I'm getting my valentine pile underway...I've got to get them out early so they will make it to the states on time! I'll be back to share tomorrow with my take on the color challenge 201 on SCS.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Mojo Monday (well...Tuesday)
Labels: Big Shot, Lizzie Anne Cards, Mojo Monday, Nestabilities, Punches
5 comments:
This is super cute. I love the colors. They are so bright and cheery. I'm loving the new sketch blog too.
- January 13, 2009 at 12:08 PM
- Oldest Girl said...
you are so awsomeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
- January 13, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Your heart stamp is perfect for the circle element of the Mojo sketch. Very pretty. Hugs, Mary
- January 13, 2009 at 7:24 PM
- Allison said...
This is so cute! I love the colours. I need to start remember my build a brads.
- January 14, 2009 at 6:52 AM
- Sharon said...
A beautiful card.
- October 1, 2009 at 12:46 PM
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