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Fish traps, huts, basketwork, figurines for the highly festive Bumba-meu-Boi folk procession that were made by Nhôzinho himself (he also made beautiful toys), looms, cotton fabrics... From crafts and traditional homes to everyday objects, all the diversity of Maranhense culture is exhibited at Casa do Nhôzinho. A visit that will prove enlightening to anyone wishing to delve in to this world!
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Thanks for your help! I needed to install the 3rd party software RoadSync from DataViz on my Nokia N95 and it works. Now I have to play around with my new "over-the-air" direct sync between our Zimbra server and my cellphone, but it looks quite good.
But the synchronization for calendar is weak. You can only sync with the main calender and not with others. And I first sync my computer with my N95 to put all birthday-events to my cellphone. After sync with zimbra all birthday-events where in my main zimbra calendar not as a all-day-event but as a event from morning to night ... How to handle that?
The addressbook sync is weak as well. I sync my N95 with my computer first via isync and then sync it with zimbra. After that most of my addresses where double within my cellphone as well in zimbra.
Does anyone has experience how to handle this?
Is there a solution to implement a Zimbra exchange connection and push email using third party applications?
No offence to Zimbra, and I would love to have the Network edition, I just can't afford to pay for it.
I am using a Nokia N95 and have other users with Blackberry and Palm devices.
Just wanted to bounce some ideas to see if there is anything out there I am missing.
Anyone found a solution for this that works?
I am trying to use a Nokia N95 with Zimbra OS, and even with SSL it still doesn't retrieve messages.
Today I use ProfiMail (Lonely Cat Games - ProfiMail). Don't get put of the non-pro website-layout, the software is great. This is a very fast e-mail-client solution with a great and functional interface. Full-function-demo is available. Total costs are about 25 bugs.
You can leave the connection open and pull new messages automatically - no push possible. IMAP/SMTP via SSL/TLS works.
I just posted some comments on the iZimbra thread which included a summary of the problems I'm having with my N95 and Zimbra IMAP - which sounds like the same problem as other people are having - ie: can retrieve headers but not the email body. I upgraded to the most recent v12 firmware and it didn't solve the problem.
I'm using a certificate from cacert.org which isn't trusted by the N95 but pressing OK to continue past the warning still works to download the list of IMAP folders and the email headers.
FWIW, when I'm on the road, I forward my email to my gmail account and use the gmail app for the N95 which works really well.
Have you tried turning off IMAP IDLE?
Just add \ni at the end of your username. That should work.
Let us know how it goes.
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Just to confirm what you suggested, I'm specifying the username as: firstname.lastname@example.com\ni
Is that correct?
I'm using v4.5.5 Open source - Release 4.5.5_GA_838.RHEL4_20070503175122 CentOS4 FOSS edition.
I've been monitoring the /opt/zimbra/log/mailbox.log - it logs these lines as I attempt to connect:
2007-07-13 11:25:40,880 INFO [ImapSSLServer-96] [] imap - [18.104.22.168] connected
2007-07-13 11:25:42,006 INFO [ImapSSLServer-96] [] imap - [126.96.36.199] exception while closing connection
java.net.SocketException: Connection closed by remote host
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at java.io.BufferedOutputStream.flush(BufferedOutputS tream.java:123)
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at com.zimbra.cs.imap.ImapHandler.sendUntagged(ImapHa ndler.java:2078)
at com.zimbra.cs.imap.ImapHandler.dropConnection(Imap Handler.java:2048)
at com.zimbra.cs.imap.ImapHandler.dropConnection(Imap Handler.java:2034)
at com.zimbra.cs.tcpserver.ProtocolHandler.run(Protoc olHandler.java:210)
at EDU.oswego.cs.dl.util.concurrent.PooledExecutor$Wo rker.run(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:595)
2007-07-13 11:25:42,006 INFO [ImapSSLServer-96] [] ProtocolHandler - Handler exiting normally
But I don't think this is relevant to the problem as Zimbra seems to log the same messages for connection attempts from other clients.
Any other suggestions for debugging the problem would be appreciated.
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Social Plugins and the Open Graph
On April 21, 2010 Facebook buy cialis 5mg [1] held its third annual developers' conference, the f8, in San Francisco, where they announced their new services designed to viagra cheap [2] make the Web a more social place.
Specifically, Social Plugins and the Open Graph Protocol are designed to bridge the gap between Facebook users and web publishers. By enabling users and publishers to share and publish content together, Facebook's new tools are expected to emulate a web-wide social search engine with improved behavioral targeting and a focus on personalized user experience.
The Open Graph Protocol enables any website to be registered as a unique object in the social graph. By implementing markup tags specific to the Open Graph protocol, websites will perform with all the functionalities of a traditional Facebook page. If a Facebook user 'Likes' a page enabled by the open graph, the site will be linked from the user's profile. The publisher then has the ability to publish information on the users' News Feed, access the administration interface, and profit from inclusion in Facebook search and analytic tools.
Social plug-ins enable third-party sites to include Facebook services, e.g. Facebook's Like button, Facepile, Recommendations, etc., in their site. Plug-ins are hosted by Facebook, which means that users can interact with third party sites as long as they are logged into Facebook, even if they haven't registered with the site itself. Plug-ins are designed to help users share interests with other visitors and friends on Facebook. By clicking on a Like button, users create new connections, allowing sites to keep them updated on brand, company or campaign news.
There are currently eight available Facebook plug-ins:
The 'Like' Button
- The Like button enables users to make connections with third party publishers and share this content with their friends on Facebook. The content within the Like Button is hosted entirely by Facebook. If your site visitor is not logged into Facebook, he/she will only see the number of people that like that piece of content or brand:
- If the user is logged into Facebook, the button is furthered personalized to include the user's friends who also 'liked' the site (example from Facebook's official blog):
- Sites that feature the Like Button can push the information users liked on their site back on to Facebook. For example, if a user likes a band of Pandora or a movie on IMDB.com that information will appear on the user's Facebook profile under the music or movie section.
Like Box
- The Like Box is designed for Facebook Page owners who are interested in gaining Likes from their traditional website. The like box enables visitors to your site to become fans of your Facebook page with one click of the "like" box. It also enables them to see how many fans you currently have, as well as which of their friends are also fans of your Facebook page. The like box is an easy way to build Facebook fans from your website and/or blog.
- Here is an example of the Facebook Like box from Search Engine Land [7]'s homepage:
Activity Feed
- The Activity Feed informs users of their friends' activities on a website. If a user is logged into Facebook and visits CNN.com, for example, they will instantly see the topics and specific articles their friends are commenting on, and recommending via the Activity Feed.
- The Recommendations plug-in delivers users with personalized recommendations, by highlighting the objects and articles their friends commented on. If there is not enough social information to generate recommendations within a user's community, sites instantly register the most 'liked' items in real time.
- For example, if a user is logged into Facebook and visits the NHL.com website, the site will highlight the items that were most commonly commented or shared via Facebook:
A few other social plugins available through the Facebook Developer site [11]:
- The Facepile plug-in shows the profile pictures of a user's friends, who have already signed up on a website. If a user signs into Facebook and visits an external site, they can see if anyone within their social network has signed up for the site or if they have commented on any features.
Live Stream
- The Live Stream plug-in enables users visiting a site or application to share their activity and thoughts in real time. Websites can run the Live Stream plug-in in tandem with concerts, speeches, sporting events, TV shows, presentations or webinars.
Login With Faces
- The Login with Faces plug-in allows users to see the profile pictures of their friends who have already signed up for a site- in addition to a login button.
- The Comment plug-in allows users to comment on a site's content in real time, whether it's on an article, a website or a photo. Users can then take this information and publish it directly on Facebook.
Impact on Marketers
By automating the online relationship between consumers and businesses, Facebook has generated countless new opportunities for online marketers. The promise of an open graphed web means that for the first time since the advent of Facebook in 2004, marketers will be able to tap into the wealth of Facebook's 400 million self-identifying users. While the possible benefits of Facebook's Open Graph are exciting, the responsibilities of becoming a member of this new ecology are important to note:
- Facebook plugins represent another source of user-generated content to manage. As with other forms of social media, marketers are responsible for representing their brands well within online conversations. Whether a disgruntled consumer complaining on a forum or an industry scandal has been exposed, people expect brands to respond with a comment or solution. Before Facebook's Open Graph, consumers had to proactively seek discussions. With the automated convenience of Facebook's new services, however, we can expect user- generated content to increase and for a more dynamic user conversation to evolve. This could prove challenging for some marketers, as they attempt to juggle Facebook's new personalized user-generated content with traditional forms of social media.
- Plugins will help marketers increase their understanding of and engagement with consumers. These plugins make it easier for users to find content on the internet, based on their interests and the interests of their social network. Once on a site, owners can help users navigate and explore content, by highlighting known interests or activities. Insight into Facebook users' information will enable marketers to deliver more personalized recommendations and update their followers more frequently.
- The lines between a brand's owned assets – Facebook pages, websites, blogs, etc. — are becoming increasingly more blurred. Managing the content across these sites will become a bigger priority. By implementing these plugins, marketers will be driving traffic between and across each of their sites more explicitly. Users will expect a consistent and relevant experience across each of the brand's sites.
- Users will expect a more tailored experience. The introduction of Facebook plug-ins represents the latest step in a growing shift from broad user-generated content, to a narrow, personalized web viewing experience. User-generated content has traditionally consisted of the reviews, comments, or content from largely unknown web surfers. Facebook plugins now enable marketers to highlight the preferences of each user's own social network. Users can not only see how many 5-star ratings a restaurant or new movie received, but how many of their own friends (and which ones) liked it. Facebook users can now augment or replace "the wisdom of crowds" with "the wisdom of their crowd".
Actionable Insights
- Marketers should consider adding the like box to the top level-pages of your site. This gives your visitors an opportunity to show affinity to the brand. By clicking the like button on your homepage, they will automatically become fans of the brand for your Facebook page and receive status updates.
- Also consider adding the like button to deeper pages of your site for specific content or products. When a visitor likes or recommends a sub-page on your site, this will appear as a text-only status update on your customer's Facebook wall. The update is quick. But the value is that if someone views that web page, they will see all their friends that also like that product or content.
- Become familiar with the paid media options on Facebook. Even before these new social plug-ins, Facebook already had a broad set of behavioral targeting data based on their users' profiles and activities within Facebook. By launching the Open Graph, Facebook now has an even more granular and timely understanding of each of its 400 million members. Although it's not clear how Facebook intends to use this data for behavioral targeting, Facebook is uniquely positioned to segment and target its audience based on any number of factors and serve display ads based on user demographics, indicated preferences, and the "likes" of each individual's network of friends.
Facebook is taking some bold steps to become the hub of most everyone's web surfing experience. This concept of the social web is nothing new. But Facebook has the size (400mm users and growing) and scale (connecting millions of sites together through the open graph) to produce an immensely powerful database of people and preferences. This means a more efficient and relevant web surfing experience for consumers and a treasure trove of targeting data for advertisers. It also means the "official" marketing message becomes increasingly less relevant. The opportunity for marketers is to figure out how best to engage their customers with relevant content and motivate them to "like" it, customize it, and share it with their friends.
Brands that choose not to implement the Facebook social plugins may be seen as being out of touch with their customers. And at the end of the day, the Facebook Like Box and Like Button are about customers connecting with the brand and publicly declaring their affinity. Marketers who have spent the past 10 years responding to angry comments and negative reviews across the web should rejoice in the fact that Facebook hasn't implemented the "dislike" button…yet.
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One week after L/Cpl. Justin Ellsworth was killed during a civilain rescue mission in Fallujah, family and friends gather in Lansing for a final farewell.
Childhood friends wore blue t-shirts reading "In Loving Memory," while Justin's uncle shared his sentiments. Mike Ross said even when he was young, he always put other people in front of him and as he got older, that never changed.
Ellsworth was from Wixom, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, and he joined the marines shortly after he graduated from high school. His family says it was something he had planned on doing ever since he was little. In letters to home, Justin expressed positive feelings about his work and truly felt he was making a difference.
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First Marisa Jaret Winokur was silenced by CBS and now another original panelist from "The Talk" is walking away. This time, however, it's due to her own accord. Sharon Osbourne won't be appearing on the daytime chatfest when the show begins its second season on CBS this Fall. The red-haired Brit told AOL that it'll only be temporary so she can spend time with her rock star husband, Ozzy Osbourne. How sweet.
"I've kept it no secret that I really miss my husband," she tells AOL. "He'll have been on tour for 18 months by the time it's over. I've spent a lot of time away from him. He gets a break at the end of September and so I've asked ['The Talk'] for a little break so I can be with him."
Osbourne thinks "The Talk" is a great show and would to go back but just needs to spend quality time with him. I can see why she's burnt out. In addition to still filming "The Talk" during the summer months, she's also a judge on NBC's "America's Got Talent". Definitely burning the candle at both ends.
I've only watched "The Talk" a few times with the last time just last week. While I like Sharon, I thought she wasn't a good fit for the show. IMHO, she wasn't suited for a talk show. I didn't think her thoughts and opinions were well formulated or thought out. The last episode I caught, she looked like she was just half-assing it and had already checked out. After finding out about her sabbatical, I can see why now.
Hopefully, Leah Remini is out the door next. The reason why I stopped watching the show was due to her excessive shouting. I liked her on "Saved By The Bell" but found her uttering annoying on "The Talk", but I guess every show needs a polarizing figure like Elisabeth Hasselbeck to make things interesting.


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The Florida Power & Light Co. $1.3 billion rate hike hearing is droning on this morning as opponents to the increase grilled the utility's expert witness Bill Avera on projected earnings and credit issues.
FPL reps sit in the audience, as they have each day of the hearing now more than a week into overtime above its planned one-week schedule.
But noticeably absent from the FPL pack is what until today had been their constant companions: BlackBerries.
Not only are their communication devices tucked away, their ever-present laptops sit idly inside their cases.
The change is likely due to the firestorm of controversy over secret messages called PINs exchanged between FPL attorney Natalie Smith and several of the commissioners aides. Critics fear Smith may have communicated with the aides during the hearings about the rate case under discussion.
FPL spokesman Mayco Villafana had this to say on the issue in an e-mail:
"Regarding pin communications what I can tell you is that Natalie Smith has never communicated via PIN with Commissioner Edgar or any other commissioner. With respect to PIN communications in general, these Blackberry-based text messages are not unusual nor any different than any other form of communication that isn't paper-based such as a telephone call. In addition to those individuals you have cited, Natalie also has a PIN, for example, for Commissioner Argenziano's chief advisor and had one for Commissioner Skop's former chief advisor. Communication with staff members is a normal and appropriate part of the regulatory process in which all parties to any proceeding or issue regularly engage."
Nancy Argenziano fired her aide Larry Williams for giving his PIN number to Smith. PSC Chairman Matthew Carter banned the commissioners and staff from using PINs or other types of messaging that don't leave a public record.
He and Commissioner Lisa Edgar put their aides on paid leave indefinitely until a review of the PINs is complete. The panel is now considering requiring all communications between the PSC and the utilities be in writing.


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The General Assembly has given final approval to two bills that alter forced annexation rules in North Carolina for the second year in a row. This is in response to a court ruling that struck down changes made in 2011.
One bill cancels contentious involuntary annexations by nine municipalities including Kinston, Goldsboro and Rocky Mount. The governor does not have veto authority with that bill.
Another bill passed would make it more difficult for municipalities to expand their boundaries by taking in land when property owners object. That bill is subject to the governor's approval.


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Always secretive about his upcoming projects, Woody Allen has released just a little teaser about his next movie, reported in THR. Called You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger, the movie will star Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts, Gemma Jones, Lucy Punch, and Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto. Punch was called in to replace Nicole Kidman, who dropped out over a schedule conflict.
Not many details so far on the plot, other than it revolves around various members of a family and their mixed-up love lives. Meaining, it's a bit hard at this point to differentiate it from any number of other Allen flicks, except perhaps for the bold title.
Allen recently told the Telegraph that fans can tell ahead of time which of his movies will be good just by what they're called.
I never title a movie until it's finished because if I look at the film and it's no good I don't like to give it an aggressive title, I give it what I call one of my hiding titles — the kind of title that is low-key and promises nothing, so people are less disappointed by it. But if I feel the film is good, I give it an aggressive, confident title and then hope for the best.
Well, this latest title certainly does seem to be promising something. So, if this method really holds any water, Allen's latest movie just might be one of his better efforts. You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger is slated for a fall 2010 release.


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The doctors do not know how Grimaudo contracted the infection. Lundy said that 20 to 30 percent of people who contract viral myocarditis do not survive.
In the days that followed, Grimaudo remained ill and was transferred to Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, which specializes in heart transplants. Then, her health began to improve drastically.
"Over the next seven days, her heart completely recovered," Lundy said. "All those devices were able to be taken out, and now she has a normal heart."
Lundy added that he was surrised that Grimaudo recovered without any permanent mental impairment. "What can happen when there's not blood flow to the brain, even for a short period of time, is that there's brain damage," he said. "When she woke up completely normal, many of us did high fives around the hospital."
Lundy, who has a 30-year-old daughter himself and said that that was a major reason why "this case had a big impact" on him. He kept vigil by Grimaudo's bedside.
The harrowing ordeal, Grimaudo said, has made her more appreciative of life — and her career. "At this point, I'm really happy I get another opportunity to see the children and continue my career, which I love," she said. "Just living life, this job is so rewarding. I'll never complain about getting up early and coming to work.
"I'm so thankful and truly grateful," she added of the doctors. "They gave me another chance at life."
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The Lord is not pleased with those who are lazy or idle. He said, "The idler shall not have place in the church, except he repent and mend his ways" (D&C 75:29). He also commanded, "Thou shalt not be idle; for he that is idle shall not eat the bread nor wear the garments of the laborer" (D&C 42:42).
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What's with the picture? Every time I've seen Smithers in-game, he spawned as the Walter Bennett model. (The one with glasses) --MattyDienhoff 14:06, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
Same here - I don't think this is the right picture. Should be changed to one of Bennett. Or, better yet, a screenshot of Smithers himself cowering atop the generator. 22.214.171.124 23:40, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
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2013 All truck drivers new hours of service rules & regulations for the USA.
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If you think having an EOBR (Electronic On-Board Recorder) is cool your are in luck as trucks manufactured after June 4, 2012 are federally mandated to have EORB's installed in them. So a new milestone is created in the trucking industry. We'll be remembered as people who used to record their driving hours with a pencil, paper and a watch. You don't have to have one however unless you get caught fudging drive hours on your books and and then it's off to the electronic store for you. One thing to consider no matter how you are recording your hours, HOS is designed after very extensive research on human beings and the effects of driving and working around a commercial motor vehicle for extended periods. With this in mind they created these rules and regulations for our safety and to protect all of us. However long haul drivers performing multiple pick-up and/or drops are going to be amongst some hampered by the most critical time phase of their trip as valuable time is being used while drivers are waiting to get entirely loaded using little energy, relaxing or even sleeping. These are the most crucial and critical hours of the entire trip. We're very interested to learn how other drivers are effected so please let us know using the quick for or e-mail us.We believe firmly that truck stop stocks will perform strong for the year 2013 overall.
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A day after Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) swept to power in Delhi University students union (DUSU) elections, senior Delhi BJP leaders were found crediting the partys prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for the victory.
The students party, which had named the Gujarat chief minister their role model and used his pictures on their posters during campaigning, were declared winners just a day after Modi was anointed the PM candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
And now, the leaders hope the Modi wave will help the party win the upcoming Assembly elections too. Modi has been able to associate with the youth. When he came to Shri Ram College of Commerce the crowd was unprecedented. ABVP put based their election campaign on Modi. We understand that students are voters too and if they have voted for Modi they will vote for us in Assembly elections, Delhi BJP chief Goel said.
Senior leader and BJP MLA Harsh Vardhan echoed Goel. The citys city is frustrated because of Chief Ministers Sheila Dikshits comments on several issues such as security to women and unemployment. In Delhi, once students pass out of college, they dont get jobs. School students cant get a seat in colleges even after scoring even 90 per cent. The writing on wall is clear. Modis appearance on the political centrestage given the working of the party a systematic turn, he said.
V K Malhotra, leader of opposition, said Modi was an inspiration. Modi being the youth icon led to ABVPs victory in the DUSU polls. We hope this will change the future of the party in Delhi and at the Centre Malhotra said.


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After teasing the music video for days, One Direction is finally treating fans to their new video for Best Song Ever.
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It brings me extreme pleasure to say that this week is halfway over. It is at the same time extremely discouraging to say that this half is going to be way harder. The deadlines for all of the homecoming obligations (for those of you who aren't aware of these Wabash traditions, they include a Homecoming float, banner, queen, chant and the infamous Chapel Sing) are drawing nearer and nearer and I can practically see my sleep schedule for the near future shrinking before my eyes. It's time to buckle down and cram as much construction time into these last few days as possible—which means lots of coffee and some definite irritability.
On the bright side, when all of this is done I'll NEVER have to experience it again. On the not-so-bright side, I will continue slapping myself in the face to try to stay awake during classes.
In other news—just kidding, there is no other news. My life is being consumed by Homecoming. If I had to try to squeeze something positive from my experiences this week, it would most likely be screaming at my own pledge brothers in their faces in preparation for Chapel Sing or teaching them how to dance; I don't want to give too much away at this point, but I will gladly explain that in a few days.
For the sake of memories, this is all very necessary. It is impossible to be a Wabash man unless you go through all of this—except for the majority of the independents, but whatever, who cares about them (just kidding (not really (*ambiguous (joke?) making*))).
For those of you who will be witnessing Chapel Sing tomorrow, I hope you enjoy it. It must be quite a spectacle to behold for those not being tormented and trying their hardest to contain their bladders. For those partaking in the exhibit, good luck to all of you; just keep thinking of your happy place.


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I've debated for days whether to bring up the story of Yue Yue, but it seems hard to write a blog about life in China and then to ignore this tragic story, just like the people who ignored her in her time of need.
Two year old Yue Yue was separated from her mother and hit by a passing minivan. The driver of the van just continued driving. That alone is a shocking story but there's so much more to follow. Video footage of the accident shows that immediately following the accident, several passers by walked passed the injured, bleeding baby. They did not call an ambulance, they did not stop to assist her. They did not pull her out of the middle of the street where she could have been hit again by other passing vehicles. And then well, she was hit again by another passing vehicle.
People continued to pass by and ignored her as she lay in the street. Not just one or two people but 18 passers by. Eventually, one woman did stop and pulled Yue Yue to one side away from passing cars just before her distraught mother comes running having discovered her daughter had wondered off.
One of the reasons I'm late to post this is because just hearing the description of what happened made me feel quite sick inside and I couldn't bring myself to view the video footage. Until today.
You have to wonder what went through the minds of those who passed by and did nothing. They clearly saw her because some of them deliberately walk around her. There have been many explanations offered. Some say people are afraid to stop and help because they worry they might be blamed for the accident and have to pay compensation. Others have been more critical, suggesting that the country is sick or broken, and people are just so self-centred and only care about their own well being.
It doesn't paint a flattering image of the Chinese, although for those of you outside of China, I should mention that most people I know are truly shocked and outraged by this story in the same way they are abroad. But the fact remains, the mentality of many here is to not get involved to protect themselves at all costs. I really hope that mind set changes.
If you think that's the end of it well there's just one more twist. A man has been arrested for pretending to be one of the drivers who knocked down little Yue Yue in the hope of becoming famous. The man called Yue Yue's father, claiming that he had ensured both sets of wheels went over his daughter, as he feared being burdened with high medical bills if she survived. He later admitted to police he did it to attract attention.
Yue Yue died 9 days after the accident. May she rest in peace.


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This no reserve auction is for an assortment of 3 LGB service track items in their original boxes as follows: 10320 Track Terminal, 1031 Prellbock Buffer (with factory sealed illumination kit), and 5065 Shranke (Road Crossing Gate Set). These items will help complete your layout. The 5065 Schranke includes the instruction sheet. These items were adult owned and appear to be unused.These will make a nice addition to your LGB collection. Buyer pays $9.50 for S&H. I will gladly refund excess postage per the policy referenced below. In addition to thinning out my own collection I have just been given a fairly large collection of high grade Lionel prewar and postwar items on consignment that I will be posting over the next few months. I have also received about 40-50 set boxes on consignment and will be listing them as well. If you would be interested in selling or consigning all or pieces of your collection please feel free to contact me to discuss. I have been a member of the TCA for more than 20 years so you can . I am in the process of thinning out a lifetime train collection that started in the early 1970's. It includes many rare and unusual items most of which are very high quality in original packaging. Some examples are a boxed 460P Piggyback Platform, boxed 3356-150 Horse Corral Platform, dealer and factory sealed items, as well as many pre and post war boxed sets. Most of my collection is Lionel with some Ives, American Flyer and other manufacturers represented. I do not have a collection list to share at this time. When practical, multiple items may be sent together to save on shipping costs. All items are carefully packed and typically shipped via UPS Ground (packages) or USPS first class or priority mail (envelopes) within 3 business days after payment clears. I reserve the right to choose the delivery method, whether that be UPS, USPS Priority Mail, First Class or Parcel Post at my discretion. Shipping is not a profit center for me so if I overestimate the cost I will gladly refund the difference of any full dollar amounts. Payment via Paypal is expected within 3 days unless other arrangements have been made. eBay rules require you to inquire about alternative payment methods. TCA member are given special consideration. I am willing to work with buyers on any reasonable request. My objective is for both of us to have a positive experience. Questions during the auction are encouraged as returns will be accepted only if the item is not as described. Your inquiries are very important to me and I will make best efforts to be prompt and thorough with my responses. However, because train collecting and eBay are not my primary business my ability to continuously monitor and quickly respond to eBay related communications may be limited. Kindly allow for a reasonable response time to your questions. Alternatively, please feel free to call me at – ask for Pete. I appreciate your interest in my listings. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding! I was able to locate the pair of 1705 magnets and they are included in this listing. Correction: The 1705 magnets are not included with this auction. This engine does not feature sound so t is no need for the magnets. The previous revision was inadvertently posted to this listing instead of the listing for my Mogul locomotive. My apologies for any confusion. I have revised all of my G scale listings to allow for Canadian bidders provided that if t is any actual excess shipping cost, above the amount noted in the listing, they are covered by the buyer.


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The Meridian City Council Tuesday voted not to rescind a ban on fortune telling that it approved several weeks ago.
The council did so, despite an opinion from its own attorney that the ban is unconstitutional. The vote was 4-1 in favor of keeping the ban.
Council member, Dr. George Thomas of Ward 1, who was the only person to vote in favor of allowing fortune tellers, says it's a matter of preventing a lawsuit.
Meanwhile, Ward 2's Mary Perry, who voted to keep them out of the city, says she voted based on her religious beliefs.
"I read my Bible, too, and it talks about fortune telling and so forth," said Perry. "Everyone has their own opinion and can do what they want but I try to follow what is legal and within my heart, and after praying about something. I kind of go with that."
Fortune telling establishment have been banned in the city for decades. This issue only came up now because a person was interested in opening such a business inside the city.
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An example setting that takes full advantage of the CUBE-60's Dyna Amp is shown below.
In order to get the best Dyna Amp sound, you'll need to adjust the GAIN knob according to your guitar's output level. Set the GAIN knob so that you get a clean sound when you play softly and a deep distortion sound when you play strongly.
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Ask the County Law Librarian – Can I vacate my own adoption?
I was born in California about 40 years ago and adopted by family members at age 1. I understand that I'm not going to be able to get my original birth certificate, even though I know the names of both birth parents, where we lived at the time, etc., etc., etc. I'm not happy, but I can deal with it.
However, the people who adopted me were abusive – emotionally and physically – and I'm tired of them being legally considered my "parents." Over the summer, I had my name legally changed so that my surname is once again my birth name.
Is there any legal avenue available to me to vacate my adoption? All parents (birth and adoptive) are deceased, and there's no expectation of inheritance or anything – I just don't want to be legally tied to my adoptive "family" any longer.
Can I do anything?
– Jackie
Dear Jackie,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately there does not appear to be an easy way for you to undo the adoptions. While there are several ways to attack a decree of adoption, most are not realistically available to the adopted person herself. If you have a positive parental figure in your life, you may want to consider an adult adoption as an alternative.
Most of the methods of vacating an adoption decree have fairly short time limits. Within six months, a natural parent can move to have the judgment vacated due to fraud, mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect (California Code of Civ. Proc. § 473). For instance, if a parent was told they were signing guardianship papers when they were really signing adoption papers, that could be considered fraud or mistake.
Any interested party can bring a court action in equity (based on principles of fairness, not on a specific statute) to vacate a decree of adoption. However, such an action must be brought within one year of the adoption (three years maximum if based on fraud), as stated in California Family Code § 9102(b). This could include an adoptee, if the timing worked, but there are no reported cases in which this has occurred in California. Grounds for this action in equity would also include fraud, mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect. In addition, the court is required to find that vacating the adoption is in the best interests of the child (California Family Code § 9102(c)).
An adoption may be attacked by a writ of habeas corpus brought by the person who is entitled to custody of the child if the decree of adoption is void (Adoption of Alexander S. (1988) 44 Cal. 3d 857, 866–867); this would only apply, at a maximum, until the child becomes a legal adult.
One other venue to attack an adoption decree is a related action where the adoption affects the outcome, usually a probate action where the adopted child is or could be an heir. This can take place many years later. You mentioned that there are no inheritance issues in your case, so this probably would not apply.
You may want to consult an attorney who can review your specific circumstances and applicable law.
Adult adoption may be something you could look into. If you have a person or perhaps a couple in your life who you do consider positive parental figures, you and they can petition the court to grant an adult adoption. Such an adoption would sever your relationship with your adoptive parents and create a new legal parent-child relationship between you. If you are interested in this option, we have information on our website that can help you understand the steps: Adult Adoption in California. You would need to research the procedure in Virginia as information is California specific.
I hope this helps. Best of luck!
Do you have a question for the County Law Librarian? Just email firstname.lastname@example.com. If your question is selected, your answer will appear in next Thursday's column. Even if your question isn't selected, I will still respond within two weeks.
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Right now, you can buy one of my favorite royalty trusts at an
incredible price. In fact, I think the opportunity is so good, I've
decided to include this security as one of my
Top 10 Stocks
for July 2012.
If you're unfamiliar with royalty trusts, then you can read my
previous analysis here.
In a nutshell, royalty trusts exist for one reason... to take in
millions of dollars in royalties and pass that money to investors
in the form of distributions.
So far, this strategy has been extremely successful. In the past
decade, I've seen royalty trusts return as much as 687%...
1,558%... and even 2,730%.
Those weren't some "one-off" opportunities that you had to be
lucky to find either. In just six months, the
royalty trust
I'm about to tell you about returned 80% after I added it to my
Top 10 Stocks
portfolio last October.
And I think a similar opportunity is setting up once
The trust I'm referring to is
SandRidge Mississippian Trust (NYSE:
, one of 27 active oil and gas royalty trusts trading on U.S.
As a royalty trust, SandRidge Mississippian Trust owns a stake
in dozens of wells run by its
parent company
SandRidge Energy (NYSE:
SandRidge Energy takes care of the drilling, production,
marketing, and selling of the oil and gas produced (production is
split roughly 40/60 between oil and gas). The royalty trust -- SDT
-- is passive in the relationship. It doesn't have to do a thing.
In return for the initial investment when it went public, its
investors get a cut of all the oil and natural gas sold from the
For the Mississippian Trust, SandRidge Energy packaged a 90%
interest in 36 of its oil and natural gas wells in Oklahoma. In
other words, for every dollar in oil or gas pumped by these more
than three dozen wells, owners of the royalty trust are entitled to
90 cents in royalties.
But that's just the start...
That's because in addition to the 36 wells it owned at its
inception, the trust also gets a bonus. Between its inception in
December 2010 and December 2015, parent company SandRidge must
drill an additional 123 wells, of which SDT will own a 50% stake.
(Already, the trust has drilled 66 of the 123 wells.)
In other words, over the next several years each unit of this
trust will have a stake in an increasing number of wells. And there
is a powerful incentive in place for the parent company to get
those wells drilled... and increase distributions... sooner rather
than later.
As is common practice, SandRidge Energy retained ownership of
over 10 million of the 28 million outstanding units of SDT. But
most of those (7 million units) are subordinated
Unlike the shares we're investing in, those subordinated shares
don't receive dividends unless regular common unitholders get a
predetermined minimum payment each quarter. If the distribution
falls below that threshold, the payments to the subordinated shares
will be reduced to make up the difference to the regular units.
This means these shares have a built-in buffer to ensure we see
strong distributions going forward. And to also help keep
distributions high, the trust hedges its production. For instance,
about 60% of SDT's projected oil production this year is hedged at
an average price of $104 per barrel.
While the trust is fairly new, SDT has paid an average quarterly
distribution of $0.80 per unit, giving a
of more than 12% at today's price.
Keep in mind that because it is tied to oil and natural gas
prices, you can expect the trust to move alongside energy
Now, you'd expect that opportunities to pick up royalty trusts
at good prices would be next to impossible. After all, who doesn't
want a stake in an oil field... especially when that stake throws
off a yield of 12% or more?
But there are opportunities that appear time to time. Due to the
pullback, and the fall in oil prices, shares of SDT have sold off
Also weighing on the trust is a sale SandRidge made to
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:
last week. All told, SandRidge sold close to one million shares of
SDT to the
investment bank
in order to raise additional capital. Since SDT is thinly traded,
the stock price took a hit as a result.
But nothing has materially changed with the trust itself. So to
me, this is not a reason to panic. It's an opportunity.
The last time SDT sold off like this was during the market
downturn in the fall of 2011. From the middle of June to the
beginning of October, the stock fell from $29 a share to $19 as
panicked investors dumped their holdings.
At the time I saw an opportunity and added shares of SDT to my
Top 10 Stocks
portfolio. Within months, my subscribers and I were up over
Today, the shares have fallen from the upper $30s to the current
price of $24.60, boosting the yield to 12.9%. If history is any
indicator, SDT could have tremendous upside from here.
Risks to Consider:
Don't get me wrong. Royalty trusts aren't risk-free (nothing
short of a
savings account
is). And as you've seen, they can be volatile.
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But it's the opportunities that appear during a sell-off like this
that I believe can make you the most money. With SDT trading close
to its 2011 lows, paying a rare double-digit yield, and supported
by 7 million subordinated shares, I think this stock looks like one
of the best opportunities to
in the coming months.
One stock has raised dividends 463% since 2004... another has $9.00
per share in cash (53% of its share price)... another has returned
17 times more than the S&P in the past five years. These are
the type of investments that make up my
Top 10 Stocks for July 2012
To learn more about these top picks for the coming year,
visit this link
-- Paul Tracy
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mentioned in this article. StreetAuthority LLC owns shares of SDT
in one or more if its "real money" portfolios.
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Final Fantasy 7 released on the iOS App Store today [Update]
An iOS port for Final Fantasy VII has arrived without much notice. Playable on the iPhone and iPad, this classic has done its round of ports and now it's headed to your pocket.
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An iOS port for Final Fantasy VII has arrived without much notice. Playable on the iPhone and iPad, this classic has done its round of ports and now it's headed to your pocket.
Konami is touting two titles at E3 2015: 'PES 2016' and 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain'. But will these titles and a shift to mobile be enough to keep the nearly four decade old company alive?
Bethesda unveiled Fallout Shelter for iOS devices at E3, and data shows that within three days, it has become the third most downloaded game, ahead of Candy Crush Saga.
It looks like Capcom is ready unleash a flurry of titles in 2016. Street Fighter V, Mega Man Legacy Collection and other remakes will grace consoles and PC this upcoming year.
Today, we get to take a look at Nintendo's booth at E3 2015. Super Mario Maker, Star Fox Zero and Yoshi's Wooly World are just some of the titles they had on hand for press and fans.
Today we got to take a look at Sony's PlayStation booth at E3 2015. Although the booth was not as robust as last year, they still had quality titles on hand for some excellent hands-on time.
"Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" is coming to the PC. Studio head Rod Ferguson made the announcement earlier today and said the title would support 4K and DirectX 12. A launch date was not announced.
Yesterday, Microsoft announced a flurry of exclusives, backwards compatibility for the Xbox One and a new controller. Today, we get our hands on the controller and give our first impressions.
Microsoft's E3 booth looked stellar as ever, cloaking everything in its soothing green glow. Those in attendance were able to play some of the hottest titles that will be coming to Xbox in 2015.
The Striker Pro P1 and Zx is Polk Audio's latest headset for the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. The two headsets are built using quality materials and feature a removable / omnidirectional microphone.
Microsoft has set up a dedicated Xbox Feedback forum asking gamers about the Xbox 360 titles they'd next like to see playable on Xbox One. Call of Duty: Black Ops II currently leads the list.
Microsoft announced backward compatibility for the Xbox One at E3, so gamers can play their Xbox 360 games on the company's latest console. Currently, 22 games are available for Xbox Preview members.
Microsoft revealed a new Xbox One dashboard at E3, boasting a new design, improved speed and the addition of the company's Cortana digital assistant.
Microsoft's E3 keynote was filled with some amazing news, but the real story is how Microsoft will offer some of the most coveted titles as exclusives this coming year.
Microsoft took to the stage at E3 to demo a new holographic version of Minecraft made just for HoloLens, where players will be able to navigate and interact via hand gestures and voice commands.
Microsoft held it's E3 conference today in LA and as expected, the company has announced a new controller that is targeted at the hardcore gamer featuring paddles on the back and replaceable hardware.
Microsoft's E3 keynote will kick off soon, and you can watch along live, right here. The company is expected to unveil exclusive titles as well as new features coming to its Xbox One console.
Bethesda has announced that the upcoming DOOM game will hit PC, Xbox One and PS4 in Spring 2016. The demo promises fast-paced arena styled combat, DOOM SnapMap and a multiplayer mode.
It's a big day for Microsoft and its fans who are eagerly waiting for the company's E3 keynote. Here's a round-up of what to expect at the event, including games, software and new hardware.
Fallout 4 will be launching towards the end of the year with cross-platform support, an innovative dialogue system, tons of customization options and a "real" Pip-Boy that you can wear.
Google is ready to do battle with Twitch for the video game streaming crown, with the announcement of its new streaming service YouTube Gaming featuring high FPS streams, dedicated apps, and more.
If you live in the US or Europe, Microsoft has announced that it will be giving away invitations to several of the gaming conferences it will be attending, such as E3, GDC, GamesCom, and Comic-Con.
Ever wanted to experience E3? For those in Los Angeles, Microsoft is going to be giving away tickets to its Xbox FanFest: E3 2015 that will give you access to some of the year's upcoming titles.
An Xbox One console with a 1 TB hard drive for $399.99 was briefly spotted on Amazon before being pulled down, suggesting a forthcoming announcement of the device at E3.
Some FCC documentation strongly hints that Sony is ready to unveil a new model of the PlayStation 4, one coming with a bigger and faster hard drive. It's very likely the company will unveil it at E3.
It's been a decade since the release of an original Doom title and it looks like Bethesda is planning to resurrect the franchise with a new release expected to hit E3 2015.
In June, Microsoft will head to E3 to talk about the 'greatest game line-up in Xbox history' and other new products that are related to the Xbox, including a new controller for hardcore gamers.
According to sources, developers are now in possession of development kits for Microsoft's Xbox One VR head-mounted display. The headset could make its debut in June at E3 2015.
We had a chance to visit the Razer booth at E3 this year and got some hands-on time with the newly released Junglecat gamepad case. The case is available for the iPhone 5/5S for $99.
Razer is entering the wearables market with the Nabu Smartband. The Nabu will be available to 500 beta testers and sell for $1 USD. The first 500 bands will be released on July 10th, 2014.
Didn't clear your schedule to track E3? Here are 40 plus PC game trailers from the event along with expected release dates and launch platforms for each title to help you keep track of what's next.
It's the final day of E3 2014 and we take you on a tour of the Videogame History Museum located in South Hall. The museum displayed pieces and hands-on stations for retro gaming.
Neowin visited South Hall to check out what Activision, Warner Bros, Square Enix, and others had in store for its attendees. Join us for a massive gallery that details more than 15 different booths.
Ed Boon discussed Mortal Kombat X at the PlayStation booth during E3 2014. He divulged information about three new characters that would be coming to the new release along with other juicy tidbits.
Neowin's coverage of E3 2014 brings you some snapshots of the Nintendo booth, which showcases Super Smash Bros, Mario Maker, Hyrule Warriors, and more.
We are at E3 2014 and if you are curious what Sony's booth looks like, we have put together a gallery for your viewing pleasure and the showcase is massive this year for Sony.
We are at E3 2014 and if you are curious what the Xbox booth looks like, we have put together a gallery for your viewing pleasure and the showcase is massive this year for Microsoft.
The Playstation TV is Sony's latest device that will allow owners to stream their PS4 games and media to another TV. The PS TV will also play Vita and classic games. The PS TV is priced at $99 USD.
Games, on every platform, are getting bigger. With some games hitting a 50GB install on consoles, Sony is looking to push its PlayStation Now game streaming platform to its PS consoles.
Sony held its E3 press event on the evening of June 9th, 2014. Sony is betting on a lot of new titles that are unique and classified in their own genres. Sony also introduced sequels to popular games.
We took a look E3 a day before the official start of the expo, where among the gigantic banners, crews were busy building booths and everyone was getting ready for the show.
Microsoft unleashed a massive amount of games at its E3 event in Los Angeles. While some were sequels, there were a good amount of original titles that we can look forward to this Fall.
Microsoft has begun selling its Kinect-free Xbox One, after first announcing plans to do so last month. The stand-alone console is now available for only $399, on par with its competitor, Sony's PS4.
Neowin will be covering all three days of the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles and wants your input on what booths we should visit. The show will take place from June 10-12th, 2014.
Microsoft has made a mass of changes to the Xbox One since launch, from price to the removal of Kinect. Are these changes improving the Xbox One's chances of overtaking Sony's PlayStation 4?
Ubisoft has posted a sneak peek at their E3 2014 lineup, including new games in the 'Assassin's Creed' and 'Far Cry' series and two upcoming original IPs from the studio.
An image posted on Reddit shows a new feature that's coming to Xbox One: External drive support. There's no ETA on when the update will hit consoles, but new info may be revealed at E3 in June.
Well Microsoft certainly kick started E3 in a big way this year, making some long awaited announcements and some unexpected ones. They've set the bar very high for the rest of the week. During the...


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Is 'Do Not Track' Good or Bad for Print?
You've probably been hearing a lot about the "Do Not Track" movement recently. While it kicked off a couple of years ago (the Internet equivalent of the "Do Not Mail" program that so raised hackles in the print world), it hadn't been a top-of-mind issue for many until the White House and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) both issued major announcements that are likely to have far reaching effects for anyone engaged in integrated/online marketing (or even just with a website.)
In February, the Obama Administration published its "blueprint for how to protect privacy in a networked society," in the report title "Consumer Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Innovation in the Global Digital Economy." The report states that while consumer data privacy protection is strong in the United States, there are two exceptions, including "a clear statement of basic privacy principles that apply to the commercial world, and a sustained commitment of all stakeholders to address consumer data privacy issues as they arise from advances in technologies and business models." Meaning, of course, data collection and tracking on the Internet.
To address this, the report sets forth a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights. This Bill of Rights applies to personal data, meaning any data that can be linked to a specific individual. These key rights include:
- INDIVIDUAL CONTROL: Consumers have a right to exercise control over what personal data companies collect from them and how they use it.
- TRANSPARENCY: Consumers have a right to easily understandable and accessible information about privacy and security practices.
- RESPECT FOR CONTEXT: Consumers have a right to expect that companies will collect, use, and disclose personal data in ways that are consistent with the context in which consumers provide the data.
- SECURITY: Consumers have a right to secure and responsible handling of personal data.
- ACCESS AND ACCURACY: Consumers have a right to access and correct personal data in usable formats, in a manner that is appropriate to the sensitivity of the data and the risk of adverse consequences to consumers if the data is inaccurate.
- FOCUSED COLLECTION: Consumers have a right to reasonable limits on the personal data that companies collect and retain.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: Consumers have a right to have personal data handled by companies with appropriate measures in place to assure they adhere to the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights.
The report makes it very clear that the Administration intends to convert The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights into law. In the introductory letter, President Obama calls on organizations that handle personal data, "to begin immediately working with privacy advocates, consumer protection enforcement agencies, and others to implement these principles in enforceable codes of conduct."


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Exhibition Catalog. The art of darkroom photography and live conversation in a digital social-networking culture.
Black and white, portrait-based silver gelatin photographs serve as documents of time spent with individuals in the artist's life. Appointments with persons photographed were made through contemporary tools of technology, such as cell phone texts and Facebook, to make time to slow down for in-person conversation. The body of work addresses the time it takes to nurture relationships, mirroring the time involved in film and darkroom photography methods of art making. This slower process of film and darkroom photography counters the immediacy of a digital social-networking culture. Intuitive images reflect the experience of the relationship in the moment during the appointment. Live conversation was recorded and abstracted as titles for the images. Friend Me reminds viewers that communication tools of technology do not replace real time spent with people in one's life.
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Summary:The 16th installment of this competitive reality series. Multiple teams of two compete against each other in various challenges around the world. Once teams complete their tasks, they learn of the next destination. The first team to reach the final destination wins $1 million.


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Communication Studies, BA & BS
Develop your communication skills and your understanding of communication theory by majoring in communication studies. All majors must choose between one of the following concentrations:
- Corporate communication prepares students for communication in professional and business settings.
- Interpersonal and public communication equips students to communicate across personal and cultural boundaries.
The Bachelor of Arts option requires a foreign language. The Bachelor of Science option pairs communication studies requirements with Taylor's systems curriculum.
Theatre Arts, BA & BS
Develop skills in communication, acting, stagecraft and management, and play direction with a major in theatre arts. All students in this major participate in at least two theatre productions each year. Students also direct their own productions, and there are opportunities to be part of Taylor's traveling theatre company. The Bachelor of Arts option requires a foreign language. The Bachelor of Science option pairs communication studies requirements with Taylor's systems curriculum. Learn more.
Musical Theatre, BFA
If you're a serious artist passionate about music, theatre, and dance, consider the BFA in Musical Theatre. Music, dance, and theatre faculty challenge students to take their art to the next level—and engage their Christian faith throughout the process. Learn more.
A concentration in Theatre Arts is also available with a Bachelor of Science in Music
Communication Studies
Pair a communication studies minor with any major to strengthen communication skills in both writing and speech.
Corporate Communication
Develop communication skills for professional and business settings with a corporate communication minor. This minor pairs especially well with business, management, and marketing majors.
Interpersonal and Public Communication
Advance your skills in communicating across personal and cultural boundaries with an interpersonal and public communication minor. This minor pairs well with international studies, social work, and public health majors.
Theatre Arts
Participate in at least one theatre production each year and take courses on theatre history, acting, and various aspects of stage production to complete requirements for a minor in theatre arts. English, media communication, and art majors are particularly suited to this minor.


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Tuesday Testimony
Ordering Your Private World, by Gordan MacDonald. Chapters 1-2.
"Are you taking the time regularly to order your inner life? (16)"
What is the inner life? If I ask "how is your quiet time," you would know exactly what I am asking. I love the metaphor for the heart that MacDonald uses at the beginning of chapter two. He compares it to the bridge of a submarine. While turbulance may be going on outside of the submarine, a captain knows that all is well as long as the bridge is in order.
What happens to you emotionally when an unexpected bill shows up, and the struggles in life become almost unbearable? Most of the time we reach a point of melt down or blow up. This is all a result of our inner worlds not being in order.
"Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life." Proverbs 4:23.
Springs of life? Wow. In our culture, it is go go go. Stay busy. Our hearts are the last things that most of us nurture. There are so many things to do and get done, that we aren't focusing on the most important thing in our lives. So when the hard times come, our "bridge" isn't orderly and capable of handling the tough situations. Submarines have drills, and practice for rough times. That way when the war times come, the captain is confident that the crew is ready. We need to practice, so to speak. Spending time in prayer, meditating on the word, and focusing on nurturing our hearts will prepare us for rough waters.
Challenge for this week: Spend at least 5 minutes a day in prayer. Don't focus on the quantity of time, but rather the quality of that time. Make sure everything is quiet so that there is only you and God. Be sure to thank Him for all the blessings you have, no matter how small.
And it's not too late to get a copy of Ordering Your Private World to read along with us. Find it used online for really cheap. Half.com has it for .75 cents, or you can use Paperback Swap if you have an account. You also might be able to find it at your local library.


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Like all things flight related, Delta Skymiles seems to take security very seriously. If you forget your password they will only reveal the password you set in a secret envelope mailed to your physical address. There's just one problem… Delta is storing passwords in clear text (or with two way encryption), and their computers are plugged in to the internet!
Since the password (set by me) was then sent to me by Delta, it is clear that they are either storing passwords in clear text or storing them to a database using two way encryption. With two way encryption, decryption is possible, and Delta is obviously is doing this. If Delta can, so can anyone that hacks their software. Hashing with salt is one-way encryption that is hard or impossible to decrypt, and it the preferred method for password storage.
After the hackfests launched against the likes of Target, linkedIn, and others for weak transmission encryption and storage of sensitive data, you would think other companies like Delta would take note.
Delta you are on notice! Hash all passwords.


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If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way.Fresh from winning his eighth French Open, Nadal is seeded only No. 5 at Wimbledon — setting up the possibility of a quarterfinal match against title contenders Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray.The All England Club released the seedings Wednesday for this year's grass-court Grand Slam, which starts Monday. The top five in the ATP rankings remain in their positions: Djokovic at No. 1, followed by Murray, Federer, David Ferrer and Nadal.
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By DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Master Chief will awaken in November.
Microsoft Corp. announced Tuesday that "Halo 4" is scheduled for worldwide release Nov. 6 on Xbox 360.
The seventh game in the popular sci-fi franchise starring armored hero Master Chief will be set four years after the events of 2007's "Halo 3" and feature the supersoldier battling an ancient enemy.
"Halo 4" marks the return of Master Chief after a five-year absence. He has not been featured in the "Halo" series since last seen drifting into space in cryogenic slumber at the end of 2007's "Halo 3."
The "Halo" franchise has evolved into a huge moneymaker for Microsoft over the past 10 years. It has spawned novels and toys, sold more than 40 million games and boosted the sales of Xboxes, the only consoles where "Halo" can be played.
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If your bodycare products contain fragrancing oils, rather than true essential oils, please list them in a more appropriate category of the Directory. There are several bath and body care subcategories under the Shopping category.Products made with pure essential oils or hydrosols, designed for skincare, the bath, etc.
Please see Shopping/Health_and_Beauty/Skin_Care/Bath_and_Body/ or Shopping/Health_and_Beauty/Skin_Care/Soaps/ for products that are scented with fragrance oils.
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College of Health and Human Services
Caring for the community
Impact of Giving
Sac State's Folsom Hall is the nexus for an emerging Center for Health Professions.
Ways to Give
The College of Health and Human Services prepares students to become vital components of the community. Ours are the "helping" professions that look after the health and safety of the region—nurses, physical therapists, social workers, law enforcement. And the impact is felt long before they pick up their diplomas. Through service programs and internships, our students not only meet essential regional needs but gain bonus experience beyond the classroom that contributes workplace readiness to their education.
You can give the gift of education by supporting:
The Dean's Leadership Circle, which allows Dean Fred Baldini to fund emerging needs or unique opportunities
Programs throughout the College benefit from annual designated gifts, corporate or foundation funding, or through planned gifts
Endowed funds that offer programs and scholarships sustainable support
For more information about the College of Health and Human Services, please contact:
Sharon Takeda
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Choosing The Best Surge Protector
If you've been looking for the best way to protect electrical equipment in your home from electrical surges, then you would be wise to invest in a surge protector for your home. While not every type of surge suppressor is right for your needs you can find one easily by knowing what you are looking for. The following information will help you in choosing the right power surge protector for your home.
When considering the best surge protector you need to know what to look for. If you are protecting your personal computer then you do not want to spend five dollars on a basic power strip. Basically these offer a convenient way to plug many items into a two prong outlet. It won't provide protection if your outlet experiences a power surge. Being unprotected is the surest way to damage your equipment.
You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on surge protection either. Unless you are running a major electrical operation at your home and choose to run whole house surge protectors, a mid range price tag on a surge protector will suffice. You can find one of top quality for less than $20 at any home improvement store. It doesn't need a lot of bells and whistles either. Look for one that can take enough voltage to protect your computer, for example, and one that alerts you that it is functioning properly. These will have a green light or some kind of indicator on them to let you know they are working properly.
Quality Home Appliance Surge Protectors for under $20
The basic guideline to help you determine which kinds of home surge protectors you will need is outlined below. These vary in price from a basic extension cord to an Uninterruptable Power Supply, which can cost hundreds of dollars.
- Your basic power strip. As stated, this is a simple strip of about four to six outlets. It doesn't provide much more than a convenient way to implement many applications with one outlet. These are not recommended for serious electrical equipment like desktops or air conditioners, but are more for lamps and such.
- Wall surge protectors. Like the ones pictured above, these are similar to basic power strips but will vary in range of protection based on simple needs. Typically these work best for household appliances. Smaller electronics still have delicate circuitry which means they are susceptible to the damaging effects of power surges. Household appliances like microwaves, coffee machines, other electric kitchen appliances, chargers for cell phones, as well as chargers for cordless tool batteries will benefit from surge protection of this kind.
- A Power Surge Station. A surge station sits on the floor and has a main cord that plugs into your outlet. It offers high voltage clean power surge protection. Oftentimes you have the option of a phone jack to help protect your landline phone and many include circuit breakers. They run a little over $30 up to $100.
- There are two basic kinds of power stations.
- Home Theater Surge Protector A step up from your basic wall surge protector, this device works great for HDTVs, plasma televisions, home theater equipment, satellite TV systems, all television media (DVD, DVR, TiVo and game consoles). They can offer cable line protection for incoming coaxial lines and even phone line protection. A bit more expensive, but well worth it when you consider the cost of a plasma or LCD television.
- Computer Surge Protectors. These are similar to home theater surge protectors, but can also offer DSL or network protection through Ethernet connections. Protect your computer and all peripherals with this device. Read the Ultimate Guide To Computer Surge Protectors for more information.
- The UPS, or Uninterruptible Power Supply. These are the home theaters of power surge protectors. They are about the size of a hard drive and have every feature of the surge station but they convert AC power to DC power and utilize a battery to store the energy in case of an emergency. While it isn't really a surge protector it will allow you time to save your work and shut down your computer. The disadvantages of a UPS are one, it may suffer damage itself in a power surge and two, it can cost over $150.
You should be able to discern which devices are the best surge protectors based on the above guidelines. Most of the time a basic quality surge protector will be all you need to protect your small, low tech electrical equipment. While shopping for a surge protector, check to see that a UL rating is on the package. This is a standard that identifies all surge protectors. If the one you are looking at does not have the UL1449 rating, do not purchase the unit. While it may seem like an unnecessary worry, choosing the best surge protector is serious business when it comes to your electrical needs.
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A surge protection device blocks excess electricity from entering your electronic equipment. It can protect equipment from surges up to 6,000 volts. HOWEVER, not all surge protectors can provide the same protection. Your basic device cannot withstand the voltage intake that a power surge station can. The risk of overflow is measured in Joules. A surge protector with a high Joules rating will last longer than one with a smaller rating. Even with a high Joules rating, a device will not last forever. Even the best surge protectors should be replaced every two years.
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Question of the Day: Should Manufacturers Stop Selling Firearms, Parts and Ammo to NY LEOs?
Who's going to create a New York legal seven-round magazine for existing firearms? In my mind, the answer should be no one. It's a tricky one; I don't want anyone to be unarmed (if they want to carry a gun). But The People of the Gun, and the people supplying The People of the Gun, have to use whatever leverage they can to pressure New York legislators to cancel—that's right cancel—their civilian disarmament program. One of the best ways to do that: a manufacturer boycott of the state's LEOs. And if firearms, parts and ammo makers don't cut off New York LEOs, maybe consumers should boycott the manufacturers that don't boycott New York. Yeah it's that serious. Agreed?139