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Would you Consider Truck Mount Carpet Cleaning Calgary Safe?
If you are quite worried about the environmental impact your carpet cleaning exercise may have, truck mount carpet cleaners in Calgary would be the last in your options. Many are the manufacturers who recommend pressure upholstery cleaning calgary. But there's really much impact that this process has on the surroundings and also you need to believe more over it if you are environmentally conscious.
Rug cleaners are mounted by truck uses a vacuum extraction unit, fresh water tank and a pressure pump sprayer. It basically is used by spraying on the carpeting in an extremely high pressure of extremely hot water and detergent. Later, use of a wand vacuumed from the carpets these. The procedure is done continuously by professional rug cleaners technicians till the carpets get completely clean and shinny.
There is clear emission of fumes during the whole cleaning process, because the truck mount carpet-cleaning process is powered by the trucks engine. You may not see how dangerous this can be unless you calculate the length of time the fumes would get emitted into the atmosphere. This brings about a serious danger that may otherwise be prevented if alternate carpet-cleaning approaches are used in Calgary Alberta.
The process of mixing of water and detergent during the high pressure truck mount carpet-cleaning procedure contaminates water a whole lot. In the first rate, there is really much water used compared to that desired by other carpet-cleaning approaches like low pressure or the oscillating pad.
The truck mount carpet-cleaning technicians extract dirty water from the carpet and inject water to it. This dirty water gathers into the waste tank of the unit. Proper disposal of the waste water is vital for our environment.
Sanctions have now been put in place to avoid improper dumping of waste water. But there are high costs of proper disposal of dirty water make it a thing that is less discovered.
Noise pollution can be inescapable whenever you're using this solution to have your carpet is close to a place where it is used or cleaned. The blaring sound from truck mount carpet-cleaning trucks is also difficult to presume. The roaring engine is a pain that may be so irritating that you'd rather use other methods to clean your carpet cleaning okotoks.
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Bones are used for displays as well as for educational purposes. Following are several ways that flesh can be removed from animal bones.
Dermestid Beetles: These beetles eat the meat off of bones without damaging the bones. These flesh eaters can clean even the smallest bone and leave it in perfect condition.
Wikipedia Dermestid Beetles: A Human Skull Being Cleaned by Dermestid Beetles at Skulls Unlimited International, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Maceration: This method is slow and stinky. But then the beetle method doesn't produce a pleasant fragrance either. Like the flesh eating beetles, natural decomposition in water also produces quality clean bones.
Boiling: This is the least preferred method if you want quality bones for display. It is the fastest method, but risky in that the bones could be badly damaged–greasy and flaky.
As a kid, I did try this boiling method. My problems were not so much with the boiling technique–Quality was not my goal. I just wanted to see if the method would work. I had planned to clean and return my mom's electric cooking pot but forgot. YEP! My mom found the pot with the dead frog moving around in the boiling water. The pot and its contents went out with the trash.I didn't dare ask about the quality of the bones.
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Skeletons are a common fall decoration. This study can be an introduction into other bone related investigations. For example, breaking a turkey wishbone by pulling its ends in opposite direction is a common US Thanksgiving tradition.
See FORCES ON A TURKEY WISHBONE for information about using a wishbone to identify and explain Newton's Third Law of Motion–Action/Reaction Forces.
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Meeko is a sweet three year old girl who was given to the Seattle Animal Shelter when her owners could no longer afford to take care of her. She is three years old and looking for a new family to call her own.
Her foster family has been busy teaching her basic obedience and she is eager to learn. Her repertoire so far includes 'sit', 'down', 'stay', and 'shake'. Which are two more commands than my nine year old dog seems to have retained.
And that look of hers that seems to be saying 'who, me?' is part of her goofy charm. One ear up, one ear down (er, sideways), that's how she rolls.
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Q: As part of the prior resurfacing project on Central Avenue in Colonie, a type of brickwork was used for the crosswalks. I recall that this column ran a segment at the time where a reader expressed concern about the durability of that brickwork, given our harsh winter climate and extensive salting and plowing on Central Ave.
I believe at that time, we were assured by some "expert" on the project that this brickwork material was every bit as durable and permanent as the pavement itself.
Well, last winter at the intersection of Vly road and Central, there was a large section of that brickwork that lifted and broke apart, leaving a pothole that was later filled with blacktop. It remains that way. Already this winter at that same intersection, another section of that brickwork has broken up and has been patched the same way.
I was wondering if that "expert" would care to re-discuss those earlier assurances?
— John Good, Colonie
A: To quote 1990s singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette: You live, you learn.
"It is true that we have experienced some issues with the imprinted brick crosswalks along Central Avenue through Colonie," said state Department of Transportation spokeswoman Carol Breen. "This product was chosen because it provides a high visibility crosswalk for pedestrian safety, while also maintaining the desired color and texture longer than other alternatives, such as stamped asphalt."
But Breen said the road surface is not as durable as had been expected.
"As with any new type of material, there is a learning a curve. Installation problems have resulted in some of the issues your reader has encountered. Those cases will be repaired later this year," she said. "In other instances, local municipalities partially removed the crosswalks in order to fix water main breaks under the road and repaired them with standard asphalt patches. After evaluating their performance, the department has found that brick paver crosswalks perform best when placed on roads that are in good or new condition."
Not all the problems could have been predicted, she said.
"Some side streets may have had underlying distress that did not show up prior to installation of the imprinted brick crosswalks and may be causing premature distress to the crosswalks," she said. "Overall, the crosswalks have not proven to be as durable as we originally believed. We are always evaluating how our materials perform, and we have been able to learn a lot about imprinted brick crosswalks from their application along Central Avenue."
In the future, Breen said, the lessons learned will help better determine which locations are good candidates for this type of crosswalk.


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"Meet the Beckers": Audi's new strategy to insult everyoneMuamer Hodzic October 9, 2008
Audi is no stranger to poking fun or insulting certain car makers, most notible was Audis take on the Lexus self park
gimmick option as seen here. Their new advertising campaign plays as a TV series, where members of the Becker family are driving to a family reunion with their luxury vehicles. Instead of showing the strenghts of the Audi or the weaknesses of the competition (BMW, Mercedes, Lexus), they chose to point out the stereotypes associated with the other players in the luxury market. The ad is actually funny and in some respects even true. Let's see if their strategy to emphesise the stereotypes of the drivers instead of pointing out why the Audi is better will pay off. If their goal is to get a BMW douche driver to buy a Audi by insulting them, then I am not sure how effective that will be, nevertheless, I would love to see a couple more episodes.


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the other day, rita came home with a tub of kimchee. "i read about some shop where they make kimchee grilled cheese. we should have it tonight", she told me. so i stopped at gristede's on the way home because, in a rare moment in chez twin history, we had no cheese in the fridge. after staring at the variety of cheeses for way too long, i decided swiss was the way to go.
it was a good decision.
this is pretty self explanatory...the recipe is basically in the title. just make grilled cheese as you usually would (i like wheat bread and 2 slices of cheese. grilled in butter or earth balance), but spread a spoonful of kimchee on one of your bread slices. like i said, swiss was good, but you could experiment with other cheeses too. and taste the kimchee before you put it on the bread to see how spicy it is, because you don't want to end up with a too spicy sandwich.


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Submit your application and complete all steps outlined below.*
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- Currently reside within the state of Michigan, and
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MGLVA has some specific requirements that are important for you to note before you get started:
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The parent and/or legal guardian of every student enrolling in our program is strongly encouraged to attend a Virtual Information Session as part of the enrollment process. These sessions are intended to ensure that families fully understand the instructional model and expectations of the student, parents and school, as well as identify each student's individual needs before the first day of school. A complete schedule and how to access these sessions will be provided during the enrollment process.
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Black, Silver & Shades of Pink at Hotel Arista
Linsey was so fun to work with throughout the planning process--and picked shades of pink from light to bright for her flower colors. We did some of the most beautiful pink bouquets ever for her wedding as well as some awesome pink centerpieces. It was great to see a mix of pinks set against the modern uplighting and linens at Hotel Arista. Couple: Linsey & Joseph Wedding Date: End of October 2011 Ceremony Site: St. Francis of Assisi in Orland Park Reception Site: Hotel Arista Colors: Black, silver and shades of pink Flowers Used: Asiatic lilies, Oriental lilies, roses, hydrangea, spray roses, stock, mokara and dendrobium orchids, lisianthus, premium foliages. Pieces Designed: Personal flowers, monogrammed aisle runner, pew decor, centerpieces, escort card table decor, head table decor, gift table decor, highboy table petals and seating chart.
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Google's Webspam Update Causes Complete Havoc
Has Google Search Become One Big Mess?
Just when the Hockey Playoffs are heating up, Google goes and
makes some drastic changes to its search rankings. Is there no
common decency left anymore!
And the fallout from these recent Google changes is just as
messy as some of the latest playoff games. If you don't follow
ice hockey, you won't get the reference, but believe me… it's
pretty messy.
Like thousands, if not millions, of site owners I am scrambling
to adjust to the latest Google minefield. Since I have been
actively link building for over 10 years, these recent changes
within Google have really affected traffic on a few of my sites.
Thankfully, since last year I have been looking at other
ways to market online (other than SEO and high rankings
in Google) mainly through Press Releases, exact keyword
domains and changing my article marketing to just make sales
rather than to build links or for SEO purposes.
This week Google rolled out one of its most disruptive
Algorithm changes yet, one that far out ranks anything
the whole series of Panda Updates ever did to Google's
listings. If your site wasn't affected by these changes,
consider yourself very lucky for now, countless webmasters
have seen their sites disappear from Google's SERPS altogether.
According to Danny Sullivan of Searchengineland, this
new update is called Penguin. It was released or rolled out on
April 24 of this week.
The online forums are full of horror stories from some
very legitimate high quality sites which have seen the
negative effects of the recent changes. Google and Matt Cutts
are saying these recent changes have to do with "webspam"
and those sites which "overly" uses SEO to rank high
in Google.
More or less, if you have been actively building backlinks
to your site, this latest update could do serious damage
to your site. Google wants to reward sites which don't
"aggressively" build links or practice SEO.
In a perfect world, maybe those changes would work, but
in an online environment where many businesses, big and small,
have been optimizing and aggressively building backlinks
for 10 years or more, these changes spell disaster.
Again, as with any changes Google make to determine what
sites get ranked, there is widespread uproar that Google is
simply now showing more junk results in their listings. The
outcry this time seems to be louder than in recent memory.
So has Google's organic search results become one big mess?
Has consistency gone the way of the DoDo bird? Has Google
really thrown the baby out with the bath water this time?
No matter how loud the outcry from affected webmasters
and site owners, the real question here has to be answered by
Google's mainstream users. Will they accept these new
listings/rankings OR will they look for another search
engine to use?
Don't hold your breath.
Actually, Google's share of the lucrative search market is going
up and not down. It now controls over 65% in the U.S. and much
more in other countries. Unless those numbers go down, Google
can pretty much do what it wants, regardless of the outcry
from battle weary webmasters.
The only losers in all this are the search users and unless
they change their habits, SEO may indeed be on the way out,
along with relevant results. Especially if Google is now
penalizing webmasters who are practicing SEO and off-site link
building, the future looks very bleak for SEO.
Although some experts are saying you shouldn't do
this – but you feel your site has been unfairly
affected by the Penguin/Webspam/Titanic Update you
can submit your argument/feedback to Google.
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Snowkitefilm.com proudly presents DIMENSIONS, the third snowkite DVD from director Morten Gjerstad.
This year we've pulled out all the stops to bring you an exploration of all sides that snowkiting has to offer in search of the hidden realm.
Join a group of the world's top kiters on an epic adventure as they continue to raise the bar of what's possible.
Shot in High Definition all over the world during the 2008 season, Dimensions will have you reaching for the rewind button again and again. Featuring the high level of cinematography and filmmaking that you've come to expect from snowkitefilm.com.
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What's on DVD Tuesday, September 25, 2012?
Desperate Housewives: The Eighth and Final Season
I hated this season, because it was the final one, and I did not want it to end. Sigh! Nevertheless, I look forward to watching Season 8 again.
Say goodbye to the ladies of Wisteria Lane with the final climactic season of "Desperate Housewives." The stakes are at an all-time high as each of the women cope with their guilt in the aftermath of last season's shocking murder and cover-up.
Desperate Housewives: The Complete Collection
Any Desperate Housewives fan need this collection in their lives! I know I do! Never missed a season! and eight seasons was too short, lol. But much needed in my collection.
Experience the ground breaking series that seduced audiences for eight seasons when "Desperate Housewives: The Complete Collection" becomes available on DVD. Housed in a collectible replica of Mary Alice's infamous steamer trunk, the complete collection contains all 179 episodes from all eight seasons on 46-discs, including an exclusive bonus disc with even more cast interviews and behind the scenes from the final season. This set is a must-have for any "Desperate Housewives" fan.
The Avengers
The Avengers was such a great movie. My only complain was that it felt kinda long, but overall it was very entertaining and action-packed. I can't wait to watch the special features on the Blu-ray DVD.
The real appeal of The Avengers comes from the quiet moments among a group of decidedly unquiet humans, extra-humans, mutants, and demigods. In no particular order those are Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), Bruce Banner/Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), S.H.I.E.L.D. world-government commander Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), and indispensable functionary Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg). That's a superstar lineup both in and out of character, and The Avengers brilliantly integrates the cast of ensemble egos into a story that snaps and crackles–not to mention smashes, trashes, and destroys–at breakneck pace, never sacrificing visual dazzle or hard-earned story dynamics. (Amazon)
Please note: A copy of Desperate Housewives: The Eighth and Final Season was provided by the PR/Marketing agency for review.


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Give yourself the royal treatment with the majestic presentation of C7 purple LED lights! Professional decorators swoon over the rich hue of this bold bulb and you'll love the long life and durable design. Create a regal display of brilliant light this holiday season and stand out from the crowd with these illustrious lights.
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Purple light bulbs
The product arrived right on schedule and is awesome! The color is rich and true - well worth the money!!!
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Many uses for purple lights
My first batch of purple led lights was to darken the mood of my fall colors to coincide with Halloween. However, the make a great addition to my Easter lights. Pink, purple, green and yellow. Yes, I change lights on the eves of the house almost every month.


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Build a Website For your Business
Sunday, 25 October 2015 by Quentin
Getting your business online is part of your marketing strategy and a great resource for your staff and business in general. What To Use A Website For? Basically your website can do a lot of the grunt work for your business and free up time if you organize it correctly. Firstly it can provide information
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
College Avenue
Intending to go to College & Alcatraz in Berkeley, my brain directed me to a nearby location, where I found a tiny alleyway — a flower stall is the usual occupant, but at night there is an outdoor restaurant. I sat on the flower stall bench and sketched in the dim light.
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© St. Petersburg Times, published March 3, 2002
MIAMI -- Fred Funk got up and down for par three times on the back nine then birdied the 18th hole. His 71 left him 12 shots out of the lead, but it was significant for another reason. It was his 37th consecutive round at par or better on the PGA Tour.
Funk, 45, a 14-year tour veteran, has not shot over par since the Walt Disney tournament in October.
"I'm very conscious of it. I want to keep it going," said Funk, who is tied for 11th. "It's the longest streak I know I've ever had.
"I'm proud of that streak. It means I'm playing consistent golf and a lot of things are going right."
Tiger Woods has the longest par-or-better streak since the tour began keeping the statistic in 1983. Woods went 52 consecutive rounds in 2000-01.
NEW MARKER: Jesper Parnevik no longer uses a coin to mark his ball on greens, the result of an obscure ruling that cost him a penalty stroke during Thursday's first round.
Parnevik bobbled a ball tossed to him by caddie Lance Ten Broeck, dropping it on his coin and moving it. That violated Rule 20-3 regarding proper replacement of a ball mark. Parnevik called for an official, believing he simply needed to return the mark. Instead, he was hit with a one-stroke penalty.
"I think that's the dumbest rule ever," said Parnevik, who started using a tee to mark his ball, which is legal. He said he will order new ball marks "with pegs that go a foot into the ground."
The same thing happened to Hale Irwin last month on the Senior PGA Tour in Naples, but he still went on to win by one stroke.
DIVOTS: There was no rain Saturday, but Peter Lonard wore rain pants. That's because he split his regular pants on the third hole. "Just marking the ball and being lazy," he said. "I will go on a diet." ... It wasn't the best of days for area players. While Paul Azinger managed to shoot 71 and enters the final round tied for 16th, Clearwater's Greg Kraft shot 74 and New Port Richey's Tim Petrovic and Clearwater's John Huston shot 80. ... David Duval missed the cut Friday, the first time since Pebble Beach in 2001 the British Open champion failed to survive to the weekend of a stroke-play event ... Woods has made 83 consecutive cuts, three short of Hale Irwin (86), who is third all time behind Byron Nelson (113) and Jack Nicklaus (105).


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Around & AboutFamous surf break...
We can help arrange visits to all of the places below.
Perhaps the most charming town in Panama, Pedasí is certainly worth a visit. With a number of good places to eat and its nearby beaches there is usually a good excuse to make the 30 minutes journey by car or bus.
Carnival and Fiestas Patrias are just two of the annual celebrations the locals take very seriously. On the coast Pedasí boasts some breathtaking beaches – Playa Arenal, Playa La Garita and Playa El Toro.
For those who prefer calm waters to the surfer-friendly waves of Playa Venao, Achotines Bay – also known as "Playa Playita" – is a great alternative, and only a few kilometers up the road towards Pedasí.
Protected by a rocky island formation at its seaward entrance, it's an ideal place for swimming and frolicking in the water.
Snorkeling is also fun here where the white sandy beach helps make Achotines Bay a true tropical paradise.
The Achotines Laboratory is also located in this bay and is one of the few places in the world where tuna are reared out of the sea for scientific research. It is a phenomenal operation that makes for a fascinating visit.
This long narrow island is separated from the mainland by barely 300 meters of swampy estuary and in 1994 it was declared a Wildlife Refuge.
The Isla Cañas area has a very high ecological value due to its variety and extension of mangrove. However, for many people, its main attraction is the 10 kilometer sandy beach that faces out to sea, where over 30,000 turtles arrive each year to lay their eggs.
Five out of the six Pacific Ocean marine turtle species come to Isla Cañas. The highest concentration of turtles arrives between September and November, but turtles continue to arrive throughout the year. It is the most important nesting site for sea turtles on Panama's Pacific coast.
Island locals have traditionally harvested and sold turtle eggs as a way of earning a living. Recent campaigns have tried to promote tourism as a more turtle-friendly way of earning an income. Locals now work together with the National Environmental Authority (ANAM) to protect the turtles and their eggs.
This idyllic island was declared a nature reserve in 1981, and is a favorite with scientists, biologists, and Panamanian and international visitors alike.
The island is 53 hectares (130 acres), and includes two stunning white sand beaches. Isla Iguana is home to many seabirds and marine species and is an important nesting ground for many species of sea turtles.
The surrounding waters are also visited every year by two species of whales that migrate from the cold polar waters to warmer waters in the tropics to mate. It is an ideal place for snorkeling and diving, where wildly colored tropical coral fish abound! It is also a very popular bird watching location.
A little further out to sea, the rocky Frailes (Friar Monk) Islands offer great fishing, scuba diving and important bird watching opportunities.


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We have seen plenty of luxury iPad cases in recent times, some more expensive than the others. When you have an iPad, it makes sense to buy a chic case for it, both for protection and for style. Of course, not everyone is willing to shell out hundreds of dollars for an iPad case, but there is a market for those things. And Dolce & Gabbana has recently released a luxury iPad case targeting that very market.
The Italian luxury fashion house has come up with a uber-stylish luxury iPad case that is no less than a designer handbag. In recent months, we have seen a number of unisex iPad cases. However, this Dolce & Gabbana iPad case seems strictly for the ladies. Crafted out of black leather in Dolce & Gabbana's workshops in Italy, this case is quite the indulgence.
The black leather of this iPad case is accented with glittering sequins. The hardware on this case is all gold. And the case comes with a chain shoulder strap, with little stars adding to its chic appeal. A zip pocket in the front offers enough space to stow your mobile phone and wallet. So you can ditch your luxury handbag altogether. This handbag-like iPad case opens from the top with a magnetic flap tab that features a two-tone Dolce & Gabbana plaque.
If you want a piece of this Dolce & Gabbana iPad case, prepare to shell out $1,175 for it. The amount may be a tad exorbitant, but the sky is the limit for high-end style. The case is currently available on the Neiman Marcus site.


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Phnom Penhois love their coffee. I don't love Phnom Penhois coffee but we have reached a mutually agreeable détente. I sneak off to get my Illy espresso to assuage my crema fixation at a frankly ludicrous price or brew my own at home with my emergency macchinetta, and don't unduly hassle the locals. My tastes are for thick, rich and Italian thanks to my inherited Melburnian coffee fetishism. While the local coffee is both eminently drinkable and well caffeinated, it isn't for what I pine. It is an issue of process rather than raw ingredient.
The Cambodian method could not be simpler. Boiled water is poured into a fine cloth sock containing a few hundred grams of finely ground beans, and the water and resulting coffee percolate into the purpose-made ceramic vessel below. From this master brew, there are four variations: hot or iced, with sweetened condensed/tinned milk or without. There is a marked preference for iced coffee with either sweetened condensed milk and/or for drinkers to add four to five teaspoons of sugar. This oversweetening is possibly to offset the general bitterness of the dark-roasted local beans and to cater to the indigenous preference for maximising calories per dollar.
Coffee brewed in the local manner can be found anywhere that you see one of those brown coffeepots and a string of the coffee socks hanging out to dry by their wire handle. Most small roadside breakfast vendors brew their own and larger chains such as T&Coffee World or the execrable Lucky 7 cater to Phnom Penh's more affluent crowd. The above coffee was from the corner of st.432 and 155, who also roast Cambodian coffee beans, and was notable for the degree of smoke flavour that their personal roasting style added to the brew. Not a trace of pork flavour.
See also: Roasting Coffee, Phnom Penh-style, The best coffee in Phnom Penh?


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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Parnell wants to stay with the Mets
Bobby Parnell knows he could be trade bait no matter how unlikely a deadline deal appears for the New York Mets.
When the Trading deadline passes Wednesday, the hard-throwing closer hopes to still have a locker in Flushing.
"This is my home," Parnell told the New York Daily News. "I got drafted by them, I have been here since '08. Citi Field is my home. This is my team. I thoroughly enjoy playing here. I feel the direction of the team is awesome and I want to be a part of that."
The 28-year-old right-hander has stepped up in the absence of the injured Frank Francisco, posting a 2.16 ERA with 22 saves in 49 appearances.
The Mets reportedly want a top prospect for Parnell, who won't become a free agent until 2016.
"I feel like every year, there is something being said about it," Parnell said of the trade rumors. "It's an awesome feeling. If you are being considered for a trade, obviously you've done something right. The other aspect is that I haven't been traded yet, so the Mets like me being here."
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Arjan Bajwa hopes Fashion will be turning point in career
Model-turned-actor Arjan Bajwa who has already received recognition from Madhur Bhandarkar's much-awaited Fashion is hopeful that the movie might prove as a turning point in his career.entertainment Updated: Oct 29, 2008 15:35 IST
Ten films old and with two projects in his kitty, model-turned-actor Arjan Bajwa who has already received recognition from Madhur Bhandarkar's much-awaited Fashion is hopeful that the movie might prove as a turning point in his career.
"Fashion is the biggest thing that has happened to me till date. It's been a long, hard struggle since I came here in 2001 from Delhi to make it big. It takes a lot of guts and patience to hold yourself that long. I am hoping Fashion should be a turning point in my career," Bajwa told IANS in an interview.
Releasing Wednesday, Fashion is a dark tale about the style industry and also stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, debutante Mughda Godse, Arbaaz Khan and many of the who's who of the fashion fraternity.
Bajwa forayed in Bollywood with Sandesh Kohli's box office dud Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004) before getting a break in Mani Ratnam's Guru (2007) and a role in Summer of 2007 this year.
He however, started his career as a model for commercials and was soon roped in by the south film industry.
"I was a little fortunate that initially only after I did a few commercials and advertisements, I got a chance to work in south films. That way I did my first film in 2001 and have done six Telugu films so far and four Hindi films counting 'Fashion'," revealed the actor who is also a black belt in Taekwondo, a southeastern Korean martial art.
On being asked how did Madhur Bhandarkar sign him for Fashion, Bajwa shared: "I had known Madhur from before. He had seen my work both in films and advertisements but I was recommended to him by the dialogue writer of Fashion- Niranjan Iyengar. It was a great compliment for me when Madhur cast me in hs film without even testing me and that too opposite Priyanka Chopra."
Bajwa plays an aspiring model in the film, who is very idealstic.
"I play an aspiring fashion model Maanav Bhasin. He works on his own terms and conditions. He is a very strong headed, stubborn and idealistic kind of guy who does not believe in taking short cuts to fame. He takes the hard path and faces a lot of rejection and humiliation initially but ultimately becomes successful," he said.
The actor refused to divulge any details about his future projects with just informing that one of the two is a "larger-than-life action film."


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Chutes and Ladders…Is it Real???
Your probably thinking what kind of question is that. It's a game. But I must say that Chutes and Ladders is for real!! There is a HUGE park called Chutes and Ladders in Houghton, MI. Tons of chutes and slides as well as ladders and stairs to climb to get to them. Biggest park I have EVER seen.
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Seriously a kid could get lost in this place!! It's HUGE!! My daughter had a blast. She dragged me and my friend up and down and well even through the slides. I am tall so I couldn't figure out an easy way to get in the chutes so I had to go down head first. LOL My daughter would wait patiently at the bottom for one of us to come down. Got a picture of my friend coming down the slide. LOL
Of course the first thing we did when we got to the park was play on the swings and in the sand.
So if you were wondering where I was. I was on a much needed vacation!! Will share more tomorrow!
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How awsome bet kids love it
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June 23rd, 2010 at 2:12 pm
The kids loved it! It was humid so we lasted about a hour there. It was so much different then the parks here. I know we shall be stopping there again. I know the other parents gotta kick out of me. I was laughing up a storm when I went down face first. LOL
You're not kidding! That park is amazing. Looks like everyone had a blast!
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June 29th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
They sure did have a blast.
That looked like fun. My wife gets a little embarrassed when I join in with the kids. Glad you had a good Vacation.
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June 29th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
It's the fun of it though Grampy!! Makes things more interesting. 🙂
I was wondering where you were! Glad you got a vacay! I want to go to Chutes & Ladders! That looks so fun!! My baby would go NUTS!!! Welcome back! Love the new designs you added to your blog… super cute!
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June 29th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Hey Jane!! I Have missed everyone. I thought with summer here it wouldn't be so busy but I got lots to do. The kids at times are keeping me busy too. The park was awesome and I know when we go back we will be visiting it again.
I've missed you around here. Great to have you back. I have a giveaway for you, if you are interested. I need to know soon, because there are only a few slots available and I have posted it in the MomDot VIP forum.
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June 29th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Tammy I have missed you too!! I have to move your blog into my daily blog reads so I don't miss out. I have been trying to organize them. I will head over to the forum soon.
wow, that is absolutely amazing
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July 9th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
I know isn't it. I said I am almost afraid to let them wonder through it for fear of getting lost. LOL


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Q&A with EB Care, Part II
Last week, we posted Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Jennifer Gorzelany, advisor to biotech company Lotus Tissue Repair, which developed the EBCare Registry in collaboration with DebRA of America, DEBRA International and EB experts. Gorzelany shared information about the background of EBCare and dispelled myths about the Registry. Now she takes us through the steps of registering and discusses long-term goals.
EB Resource (EBR): What kind of feedback have you received about the Registry so far?
Jennifer Gorzelany (Jennifer): The feedback we have received so far has been very positive. Patients are eager to help doctors and researchers learn more about EB, and they want to play an active role in improving EB care and finding new treatments.
EBR: How many individuals or families are currently enrolled in the Registry?
Jennifer: As of Nov. 15, 2012, we have 375 patients enrolled in the Registry.
EBR: And what percentage of the EB population has the EBCare Registry been able to capture so far?
Jennifer: The number of patients in the Registry so far is 375, with 226 of these located in the U.S. It is estimated that there are about 15,000 EB patients in the U.S.; therefore, about 1.5% of U.S. EB patients are currently enrolled in the Registry.
EBR: So how does it work? What are the steps to getting registered on the EBCare Registry?
Jennifer: Patients or their caregivers can go to the Registry website at www.ebcare.org. Once at the site, they can read more about the Registry and enroll by clicking on the "Register Now!" button. Completing all of the Registry questions takes about 30-40 minutes, but it does not have to be finished in a single session. Patients or their caregivers can create an account and enter their diagnosis in just a few minutes. Once an account is created, they can log back in over a series of days or weeks to complete the questions. If patients have trouble answering any of the Registry questions, they can request assistance from an EBCare Coordinator. The coordinator's contact information is on the EBCare website.
EBR: Has the team behind the EBCare Registry established a timeline for getting the Registry as complete as possible, and if so, what are their goals?
Jennifer: The Registry will continue to enroll patients indefinitely, but the more data we can collect, the better we can understand each form of EB. It would be excellent, for example, if we had 500 or more patients enrolled for each type of EB. With such a large amount of information from so many patients, we would be able to study the data and gain insight that might even lead to publishing new findings in scientific journals. Our goal is to be as successful as the registries for other rare diseases like cystic fibrosis (CF), which has enrolled over 80% of the CF patients in the U.S.
EBR: 2013 is here. What will the EBCare Registry team be focused on during this new year?
Jennifer: We are working on translating the Registry into other languages, beginning with Spanish and Japanese. We are also working on developing Registry reports that summarize the key information we have learned about the patients in the Registry. These reports will be shared with the EB community. And finally, we will continue to support DebRA of America and DEBRA International's efforts to educate patients about the importance of the Registry. We thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to talk to your readers about the EBCare Registry. Our sincerest thanks go out to all of the patients that have participated in the Registry so far. We are off to a great start and we look forward to more patients joining in 2013 and beyond!


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9 Things to Consider Before Accepting a New Job
Often, the excitement associated with receiving the offer of a new job and accepting it, plus the flattery expressed by a job offer, may lead to a too-quick decision.
Often, the excitement associated with receiving the offer of a new job and accepting it, plus the flattery expressed by a job offer, may lead to a too-quick decision.
Job-hunting platform Glassdoor has released its annual list.
Take a look at the fastest growing sectors in the country
Just because someone offers you a job doesn't necessarily mean that you should take it.
The right talent is the meat and bones of your business.
Want to bring in the big bucks? Try one of these careers.
Here's a handy roundup of the highest-paying opportunities across multiple job categories.
Landing a job is not an easy task, so it's important to get creative.
The future is always unknowable.
NASA is seeking a planetary protection officer.
You know you want to move, but what are you going to do when you get there?
(Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Thursday it was expanding the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, by allowing all public companies to file confidentially prior to initial public offerings, in a move designed to r…
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Preparing can help you a lot for softening the process and let you plan how you are going to deal with this both emotionally and financially.
Data scientist, DevOps engineer and data engineer are this year's winners.
SoftBank holds stakes in both companies and its chief, billionaire businessman Masayoshi Son, earlier in December said he would invest $50 billion in the U.S. and create 50,000 jobs.
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IBM Chief Executive Ginni Rometty is one of more than a dozen U.S. executives serving on an advisory council that Trump has formed to consult him on job creation.


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We are all about traditions in our family, and Easter is no exception. Every year, we spend Easter with the whole family – Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins. We enjoy a big delicious meal, followed by a huge Easter Egg Hunt with all of the kiddos. And we always dress up. I LOVE dressing the kids in coordinating outfits, which we always get from Gymboree. They offer sizes from newborn to 12 years old, and everything is so colorful, and of the best quality. Gymboree also has a huge selection of accessories, which Kyleigh especially loves! Those shoes and that purse are her favorites!
Luca is our most competitive egg hunter, and last year he found more eggs than all of his siblings and cousins. He is looking forward to defending his title again this year! ;) His brightly-colored button-down, suspenders, and those wingtip shoes pull together the most amazing Easter outfit from Gymboree!
Enzo's egg hunt strategy is to open the eggs as he finds them, eating the candy inside, before continuing his search. He is usually covered in chocolate by the end. He sure has a good time though! Enzo's Easter outfit from Gymboree might be my favorite. That vest and bowtie! And I love that all of the kids can be dressed up, but still comfortable.
This is Sonny's first Easter! I was so excited to find an adorable outfit for him, and I definitely think that I did! As far as his egg hunt participation goes, Daddy and I will gladly help him find eggs (and then eat all of the candy).
What are your One Big Happy Dress Up Moments? Comment below and share! And let me know your favorite outfits from Gymboree that help you celebrate those moments!
*This post was sponsored by Gymboree. All thoughts and opinions are my own.


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At some point my ego, which Williamson says speaks first and loudest, wanted me to feel special...ugh (it is always that egoic need to feel special - my insecurities - that gets me into trouble)! And the old adage, be careful for what you ask for because you just might get it, became true for me, and I did not want what I was manifesting for myself. I made myself feel special by committing to do something that I did not want to do, in order to people-please, and in the process I backed myself into a corner and I hurt someone else. And then, to add insult to injury, I wanted to pin the whole thing on the person I was hurting, through being unauthentic, and not saying "no" when I should have (this is why boundaries are so imperative).
I love my life. I love the simplicity of knowing that I am merely a conduit of an unlimited Source that we are all a part of. I forgot for a moment that we all have access to this unlimited Source. I forgot that if anyone wants something badly enough they too can conspire with Source to make their creative desires manifest, like I can. Each one of us must decide to align ourselves with this Power, which is always ours, to bring our creativity to light. For a brief moment, I erroneously made myself the source of someone else's creativity, forgetting that they have access to the same Source that I do.
Williamson says that when we get off track; when we forget that there is an unlimited Source available to everyone, and we listen to our ego instead, which always speaks first and loudest, we need to go back in time and figure out where we lost our connection; where we lost our way, and atone (press the reset button through being accountable) for our short-comings and apologize for our wrong-doings.
Being in recovery, I hear about the tenth step a lot ( Continued to take a personal inventory and when wrong promptly admitted it). This step demands that I am honest about what my ego's indulgences are, and apologize for them when I fall into them, so I may get back on the right track again. I know when I am off track because I feel a sense of dread and anxiety rather than feeling at peace with my Self. When I feel peaceful I am aligned with Spirit. When I feel anxious I am disconnected from Spirit, and in ego. This is true for all of us. Peace and anxiety are our guides. Making an amends is a hard pill for my ego to swallow; since my ego's only purpose is to be right. But when I am suffering emotionally, I am in ego.Thankfully, Williamson says that the blessings that come out of atoning for our wrong-doings are that we get to once again re-align ourselves with a Spirit who has held our gifts in trust for us, patiently waiting for us to return to to Spirit, so we may claim them....phew! I love that. In other words, there is no punishing outer source. We alone choose to suffer, through our free-will, by choosing the limited vision of our ego's guidance, instead of making use of an all-knowing and all-seeing Spirit's Infinite directions.
For it is only there, aligned with this wonderful Infinite Spirit, that we get to manifest our best and highest experience (our true creative gifts). Sometimes my ego-self wants to be liked, or special, or part of, so badly, that it becomes an actor; it revels in "look at me...I am the best artist, writer, cook, decorator, or whatever!" And from that place, my ego gets me into all sorts of commitments with others that I do not want to be in. These lower desires then become my creative blocks, and my true spirit becomes extremely discontent and anxious because it is not interested in such things. This is where I have been for the better part of a week.
I am personally convinced that when we are aligned with Spirit we get to be a conduit of the best art we can make.
Julia Cameron says we stay connected to this sweet spot by asking in our prayers, each night, for the right guidance, and we hear the answers to those prayers in our morning pages/journaling. I agree with her. I see this in action by journaing every morning. I've heard it said that the difference between prayer and meditation is that with prayer we ask for guidance, and with meditation we receive it.
Recovery, Cameron and Williamson, have all given us some really simple formulas for living our most peaceful life. But these formulas call for us to use constant self-examination, and to make consistent right choices. The powerful activating agents to their formulas are taking responsibility for our actions and the point where we veered away from our inner-guidance (the point where our ego took over the wheel) and that we become willing to be forever accountable for our actions, by making an amends for the damage we do when we take ourselves off the beam. We are ALL human - yes, ALL OF US! There is nothing for us to be ashamed of in being less than perfect. We all make mistakes. We should be proud of the fact that we are able to identify the errors we make, and that we are brave enough to admit them so we may set them right again. This is how we demonstrate our moral fiber. And this is how Williamson says we get go back in time and reconnect with our Source's highest plan for our best lives.
I am feeling better today. I still have some amends to make for getting myself into some things that I had no business getting myself into. But, I know I am on the right track because my anxiety gauge is beginning to return to the peace position.
Wishing you all love, peace and a connection to your Creator and creativity today.


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Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by Titanup1982, Mar 3, 2013.
How long is McCarthy out for?
Munch said he will likely be out 6-8 weeks with a sprained thumb.
Shefter is reporting Munch yelled at someone at halftime.....and then hell froze over simultaneously.
Maybe that explains the 17 points we scored in the 2nd half.
on our last three possessions at that
I see that Don Nickey is in uniform for the Rams!
However after the victory Munchak wore a blank thankless expression on his face and stood look a statue congratulating his players on a close W.
We are talking about the win against the Bengals today.
No, but McCarthy got a concussion putting his helmet on.


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Allow me to introduce Johanna, my new Hot Composter from Sweden.
Not tall blonde and willowy, but rather short dumpy and green, the Green Johanna is my new compost bin. She represents the latest enclosed, and therefore rat proof, composting system. Rat proof is quite important to me as I live near the Cotswold water park it doesn't take much to encourage Mr and Mrs Ratty and their many offspring to make a holiday home in the compost heap. I do quite a bit of composting, indeed I am a trained, card carrying Compost Ambassador for the local council, and find the subject fascinating, (I know, I never thought I'd hear myself say that either).
As a friend of mine said the other day, rats are the elephant in the room in composting circles. Everyone is being encourged these days to compost their household waste, but no one likes to mention the R word in polite society in case it might put newcomers off. Which of course it would. Who wants to let their children play in the garden which is also home to a nest of rats? Obviously, no one. I've heard no end of ways you are supposed to "discourage" rats from your compost - kicking the bin everytime you walk past is the favourite - I heard it on Gardeners Question Time again recently. Take it from me it's a waste of time. Not putting cooked food waste in the compost is another, - but I've even had rats in compost made entirely from garden waste, it's such a warm cosy place to make a nest.
And lest people think I'm being excessive about it, remember that rats carry disease. People still die, albeit not in large numbers any more, from Weil's Disease, which is a kind of leptospirosis caught from contact with animal, notably rats', urine. And so I have tended to be wary of encouraging people to have garden compost containers other than enclosed wormeries, until now.
The Green Johanna could be the answer. I've had her for a few weeks now and she's doing a good job. She arrives in bits, and is quite simple to put together. The main difference is that the bottom is not open to the ground as most compost containers are, but has small holes in it, to allow for the entry of worms, which are so necessary to the composting process, but are too small for rats to gain entry. The lid screws on quite firmly and the access doors at the bottom fit quite snugly and can even be screwed down for extra rat proofing. And because it's enclosed you can put all your household waste , including meat, fish and bones into it quite safely. You can even buy a winter jacket for Johanna so that she works faster in the cold weather.
Well that's the good news, the bad news is that price -see the north american site and even the European one . But since good old Wiltshire council are offering them at a subsidised price of £24, I thought it worth a try, and so far I'm quite glad I did. If you live in the UK you may find your local council running a similar scheme.


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One release we can't wait to get our hand on this year is the new EP from Melbourne's Right Mind. These guys put out a killer demo last year, and after wrapping up recording recently, the new tracks are almost ready to go!
The band has kindly decided to share a new track with us today titled 'Architects of Our Fate', and you can check it out below!
OKAY! So after 30 mins of trying to figure out how the crap to get a new track up on the bandcamp, I finally did it! So anyway this is the title track of our ep called Architects of our fate. Its been a long time coming and we are super proud of this record so please give us all your feedback good or bad! I hope to you enjoy the artwork too! Tirren and myself spent a lot of time arguing about it and he still spelt architects wrong on the front cover so I fixed just before!


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Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Credibility of celebrities who give away the first-ever awards of Balaji Telefilms on Feb 1 is important for its head Ekta Kapoor. That is why she has requested Shah Rukh Khan to perform at the gala event.
'We wanted people with a name and reputation to give these awards. For our awards, credibility is most important. And I want that quality to be attached even to those who give awards. Then there's the glamour and flamboyance,' Ekta told IANS.
Q: What are the show's highlights?
A: Lots of performances by the biggies including Shah Rukh Khan who's the biggest of them all. Then there's Lara Dutta performing with Jay Bhanushali and a few other TV stars. We wanted the TV and film stars to co-exist on the same stage. Then the actors from my brother Tusshar's starrer 'Shootout At Lokhandwala' will also perform.
Q: How would you ensure the awards are credible?
A: We've tried to make sure that the awards are given by people who matter to the entertainment industry. We wanted people with a name and reputation to give these awards. For our awards, credibility is the most important. And I want that quality to be attached even to those who give awards.
Then there's the glamour and flamboyance. My mother has made sure we've the best of the film industry at the function. But you never know until the 'D' day who will be there.
Q: Tell me about some of the other highlights?
A: The grand finale will have Shah Rukh Khan performing with 11 girls. We're very fortunate to have him on our show. He agreed to be on the show because our families have known one another. I've known his wife Gauri for years. That helped. Also the Moranis (Morani brothers of Cineyug) spoke to him. Most important of all, Shah Rukh doesn't look down on television. He started on television and has constantly been part of the medium right up to KBC. When we approached him, he knew the Balaji banner would ensure him a proper platform.
Q: What has the process of starting an awards function taught you?
A: It's been a whole new experience. My mother has been working without sleep. She and my secretary Chloe have put in more than anyone else. I don't care if people criticise the awards. I've lived with criticism. But for my mother's sake, I want the awards function to work. I know how much it means to her.
Q: Are you excited?
A: I've butterflies in my stomach. It's my first time. We've always made sure Balaji stands for quality and commerce. That goes for the awards function. Everyone should see our transparency and honesty. For us it's a matter of prestige and credibility to be honest. I don't know how happening the function will be. But we want to be called honest.


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Update: Todd Goldup wrote me to say he's not from Clifton Park, only his campaign is based there. He lives in Albany where he was born and raised, but he and his wife are shopping for a house inside the district. The candidate also revealed more about himself: he served as a Marine from 1997 to 2001 and then worked in the electronics field, using his military training. In 2004 he left his career to be a stay-at-home father.
Todd Goldup, an independent from Clifton Park, is the latest candidate to challenge Kirsten Gillibrand in the 20th. Goldup made the announcement last week, an excerpt is below, but didn't say much else about himself.
"I strongly believe that the strict partisan politics that has become the norm is hurting this nation and its people and only an independent presence in Congress can rein in the abuses of political parties. We need to return to discussion, debate and compromise and stop permitting pure party line legislation. A two party system ensures that there will always be a 'majority' party, an independent presence is the only way to blunt this distortion of Democracy and return Congress to an attentive, deliberative, and effective body."
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You need to really read up on securing a network, I would say that's a problem to solve after you have a trustworthy computer. Like the infected pc I'm using now, still using it to get information; eventually going to cut it off and start fresh. Nick P could probably really help you out there, Mike the goat too, a network engineer.
The last thing this world needs is another defeatist who's given up. Go cry somewhere else.]]>
SoftWare Access Persistent = SWAP
Yes Open Hardware would be nice, especially if you could truly verify it yourself without major capital investments. It would not stop network interdiction. It would not save the internet.
And of course the NSA is already profiting both in money and influence through using all these tools at their own discretion no matter how illegal and unethical.
These things should be both obvious and considered proven unless there is specific verifiable evidence to the contrary. If -—by some ridiculous collective failure to live up to human nature— they weren't true yesterday you can bet they're true today now that everyone knows.
Anything else is to intentionally drown oneself in willful ignorance. Things are far worse than they seem but nearly everyone seem to chase for deeper depths of denial. With a nod and a wink an appropriate name for this could be "Freedom theater".
Clive Robinson
--I mean, it's just 1 malware. I know I'm up against some pretty good hackers and every computer obviously exposed to the 'net is irreversibly corrupted in my view. My only hope is, so many newbs are more interested in java programming than the hard basics of bare metal building and programming, that their "sophisticated" turd java programs won't run on the machine I'm going to build.
On the flip side, taking the my mom's PC which me and my dad couldn't immediately diagnose (that's a longterm project for me now), the "specialists" recommended an entire new motherboard. Prime example that the technology has gotten out of control, and what a waste when I bet I could count on my hand the IC's that failed due to sh*t quality or some powerful virus.]]>
I don't know if you've seen this but it might give you ideas about what you may be up against on cleaning your system up,
However, the ANT catalogue as released, is pretty old; it pre-dates Solaris 11, and also pre-dates the version of Solaris 10 (Update 4, I think) which introduced ZFS root filesystems. So, at time of publication, all Solaris x86 installations could be compromised.
As well as wondering whether ANT tools have since been extended to cover ZFS (which is increasing in popularity, and is getting traction and support on an increasing number of platforms), I wonder whether the BIOS hacks which enable the persistence of the attack, would be picked up by a TPM in a measured boot.]]>
Some NSA exploits uses HPA[4] for application persistence.
Check out the 4th reference lol, those guys are quick! And trust my provider w/ UEFI? Lol good one.]]>
You cannot remove the HPA feature from a hard disk, that would involve changing the hard disk firmware.
You can usually check the HPA content using an IDE to USB converter, because they are so crap they cannot send the ATA HPA commands to the hard disk, so any HPA limit is not set and you can read the HPA content.
You can do some things with the Gujin bootloader, if the HPA has not been set and frozen by the BIOS, that protects against Windows/Linux drivers wanting to hide stuff in either HPA or DCO.
For UEFI newer boot system, you obviously have to trust your provider.
There are a number of issues relating to file systems that are often put into "server grade" systems which consiquently flow down into desktop et al systems.
Some problems are benifitial (increase performance) others are downright harmfull such as some types of journalling system used on Flash Media / Solid State Drives.
It's actually very dificult to write a "one size fits all" filesystem and the general solution is throw out features and simplify to the bare minimum with a three level system consisting of an OS API a translation layer and device specific API that talks to sirectly to the hardware. The performance is to be blunt generaly quite bad as well as being fragile in use.
I've done this several times and my advice is if you want,
A, A social life.
B, To sleep at night.
Is don't bother, especialy if your goal is some kind of obsfication. Because you will always have a smarter better resoursed enemy who will get your source code or reverse engineer the runtime (for some older 8/16bit CPUs I used to be able to read understand and debug the disasembler output faster than trying to find then scatch through badly written "high level" source for hardware drivers).
Then there is a second issue "encryption" the big problem is the misconception / misunderstanding of the "Shannon Channel" concept / model. One usually fundemental assumption is that a "message" is communicated across a communication channel either once or is repeated "as is" under a different key. This is just not true for hard drives under normal user use.
You find that to work effectivly the encryption cannot be "bolted on" at any level above the raw hardware level. You have to build it in at each logical container level. So sector level, block level, allocation level, serectory level, drive level, then in the OS directory, user and file levels.
Whilst it is possible to leave out some container levels if --and only if-- the underlying structure is both well known and consistent, it's not if either is not true. Which is the case when you move from traditional elecromechanical /magnetic storage to solid state storage.]]>
--Yep, motherboard jumpers provide a nice reliable method into your computer and LiveBoots, nothing new there though, just reliable. Some security would be added if each company had some non-intuitive sequence to reset CMOS, or random time limits. So attacker would need to fingerprint the motherboard and research the sequence beforehand...
Deepfreeze can be defeated if you have physical access to the machine. But, the new versions are fairly solid. Some people say that Deepfreeze does flash the bios (I don't know if that is true).
My experience with Deepfreeze is negative. The thaw space is a problem. Newer Deepfreeze editions do what they advertise but DF causes a problem when installing updates and patches. It's more of a hassle than it is worth.
@ Spaceman Spiff
"…ext4 - it is ext2 with a journaling capability, such as is ext3, so it is likely vulnerable as well."
I would suspect that they are vulnerable also. I do see ext4 in production servers and they seem to work as expected.
---DCO and HPA (Host Protected Area of HDDs)---------
I found a little tool I never heard of, Sleuth Kit, which claims can remove the HPA from ATA drives. I haven't used it, just DBAN now and it doesn't wipe HPA so I may try this out.
I also want tools on other chips too though, maybe binwalk. This guy is good too, found the Dlink router backdoor and he's de-obfuscating firmware:
We need more walkthroughs, thorough and well documented.]]>
well, if you want a bit of EXTRA security, set your password to "dvorak".
(and yes, I know that's not how the keys are arranged)]]>
So what is the solution? Might as well set all your passwords to "qwerty" and have done with it!
Perhaps their remit should be expanded to removing all malware (except their own) from the world's computers. At least we would get some benefit to their having access to everything which seems to be the case..]]>
You raise a good question. I have always suspected that "lowjack" enabled computers call home no matter what type of AV you have on them. These things are persistent. It would be interesting to know if Computrace is in bed with the NSA.
I see that the implant again requires remote access (SMM or iAMT ?) or "interdiction" to be viable. I notice that ext4 file system is not on the list.
"Through remote access or interdiction, ARKSTREAM is used to reflash the BIOS and TWISTEDKILT to write the Host Protected Area on the hard drive on a target machine in order to implant SWAP and its payload (the implant installer). Once implanted, SWAP's frequency of execution (dropping the playload) is configurable and will occur when the target machine powers on." –NSA
Next, I have seen a computer (Core 2 Duo) with the iAMT lockout and Deepfreeze applied (XP Pro SP3). When it is booted a red x is located on the LAN icon and a blue check mark. The machine can run and get to the internet – but it flushes all added files upon reboot.
I wonder if this setup will stop "Swap" or any other "persistent" implant (this assumes the machine was clean before the iAMT was turned-off and the Deepfreeze program applied).]]>
Also simpler is better and more secure. Just as an overly complicated financial system supports fraud, so also an overly complicated hardware/software system advances "Swiss cheese" security.]]>
We also need simplified tutorials for dumping code, kind of interested in this at the moment, especially boot sequence. Found a few "unknown ID's" in PCI devices in a computer I just left lying around in my house, errors at RAM addresses, and one tool didn't mince words w/ "YOU HAVE A VIRUS RETARD", ok not the retard part. Annoying b/c I need to get deeper to see if malicious or just malfunctioning or normal. Plus these tools couldn't find a simple BIOS pw, it was way off, so maybe not the best tools. 2 of them I wanted to turn into air-gapped pc's would likely run the SOMBERKNAVE exploit and my basement has huge windows for even IR comms lol.
It's kind of fun to hunt malware and nullify it, but it's annoying when detection tools get physically tampered.]]>
FYI it's BIOS code that sets the HPA registers not firmware ROM. It may be possible to do it from the ROM backdoor though through intercepting and injecting ATA register calls.
I also wonder if NSA and Computrace have any deal? Computrace implants BIOS rootkits at the foundry on a lot of units..
At least it's not another boring PCB, although the radar and sonar PCBs were interesting..]]>


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If this is what a Tom Cruise-free Katie Holmes looks like, then we don't ever want it to end!
The almost single lady was spotted out in New York City in this navy blue Holmes and Yang long-sleeved dress, Roger Vivier heels and a sleek ponytail. It's been a while since Katie has been let out of her fashion cage to roam free, and don't think Joan Rivers missed the opportunity to jab at it!
"The only sad part of the divorce is Tom ruined Oprah's couch for nothing!" the Fashion Police host joked.
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Randel P. Babin Sr.
March 14, 1956 - August 27, 2013
Randel "Randy" Paul Babin Sr., 57, has moved on to his heavenly home at 2:45am Tuesday, August 27, 2013. He was a native of Houma, La and a resident of Jacksonville, FL. He loved God, his family, and his friends with all of his heart and soul. He was a proud Cajun who loved fishing, hunting, crabbing, cooking, and entertaining. He enjoyed laughter in life and was always ready with a joke. He had an open-door policy to his heart and home and gave the shirt off of his back to help so many in his life. He loved to keep things simple and touched the lives of many as he journeyed down his path through life.
He is survived by his children, Tracey L. (Dade) Orgeron, Kandy L. (Ruddy )Brunet and Randel P. (Danielle) Babin Jr. and his grandchildren Chloe, Finn, Rusty, Harmony, Taylor and Katie; his father Leland Babin, brothers Richard Babin, Ronald (Karry) Babin and sister Robin Babin. He is proceeded in death by his mother Mary Whitney, stepfather Leo Whitney Sr., stepmother Evelyn Babin, sister Rebecca (Rufus) Whatley, nieces Allison and Summer Burroughs, Brittany Whatley, and nephew Jacob Babin.
He will be forever missed by his loving family and friends. Services will be held 10am Saturday,Sept 7,2013 at First Assembly of God, located at 205 N Van Ave,Houma,La 70364. Flowers and cards can be sent to 220 Roustabout St. Houma,La 70363. Please leave condolences at


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The D.Gallery Point b Design is a bold, red museum. Home to modern art designs, the interior of the gallery is fascinating with its twig-like roof structure. Reminiscent of a bird nest, the rooftop hangs above a multi-level viewing area, where the actual art is displayed.
With intricately carved wooden accent walls, the structure is a great display of modern architecture done right. Located in Philadelphia, the gallery is seemingly in the middle of a forest or field, which makes it all the more interesting. Completely out of place with its surroundings, the D.Gallery Point b Design has a bright burst of red for the majority of the building, then features a waved metal overhang and slatted wood base. An interesting way to make a statement, the D.Gallery is definitely a bold build.
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Dorchester named one of nation's most diverse neighborhoods
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Dorchester was recently named the eighth most diverse neighborhood in the nation by the Atlantic Cities blog.
Using Census data, Jed Kolko, the chief economist of the on-line real estate firm Trulia, declared that a suburb of Dallas is the most diverse neighborhood in the nation.
"That Zip Code is 26 percent Asian, 25 percent black, 23 percent Hispanic, and 23 percent white,'' Kolko wrote. "The next-most diverse neighborhoods are Queens Village (11428) in the borough of Queens, New York, and San Francisco's Treasure Island (94130).''
The post compared neighborhoods and metropolitan areas across the United States. It said that Dorchester, identified as Zip Code 02125, ranked eighth.
"What do these neighborhoods have in common? Although many, like Queens Village and Dorchester, are within the city limits, they are not the densest, most central, or best-known neighborhoods. None of the top-10 most diverse neighborhoods in the country is a familiar name to out-of-towners. Also, some of the most diverse neighborhoods in America are located in metro areas that aren't especially diverse overall, like Seattle (67 percent white) and Boston (69 percent white),'' Kolko wrote.
Among cities overall, San Jose, Calif., was ranked as the most diverse.
How did Kolko and Trulia make their calculations? "We measured diversity as the share of a metro area's or ZIP code's population in its largest racial or ethnic group: the smaller the share of the largest group, the more diverse the neighborhood is,'' he wrote.
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Yeah, we know what you're thinking: "what the heck is X-Blades?" Well, take one look at this Sassy Gameplay trailer and you'll get a better idea what to expect; it actually reminds us of a faster (and cel-shaded) version of Heavenly Sword. But wait...did she just whip out the dueling handguns? Maybe it's a Heavenly Sword/Devil May Cry combo that's guaranteed to appeal to action aficionados the world over. It's the speed of this particular title that has us intrigued, and if TopWare Interactive is able to deliver a fluid and well-balanced combat system to go along with that speed, we'll be more than satisfied. Are we looking at a major sleeper hit?
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Don't Judge the Hobby by Its Cover
By Eric Fritz aka emfritz10
Ever since I was a young child, I was always enamored with the sport of basketball. Growing up in Indiana, this shouldn't come as much of a surprise. This is where the "Milan Miracle" took place, where Reggie Miller single-handedly brought New York to its knees, where Indiana University built its legacy, and Butler made two improbable NCAA runs. This is also where my love of basketball cards began in the late 1990s.
There has been a lot of talk about how the hobby has changed, especially in the past 15 years since I began collecting. The proliferation of game-used, ultra rare inserts/autos, and high-end products certainly has influenced a shift in the collecting demographic. My local hobby shop, once dominated by youth, is now mostly comprised of adults at least 30 or older. By no means am I saying this is a bad thing. However, how will the hobby thrive in the future if I (25 years old) am among its youngest consumers?
For my sociology senior thesis in 2010, I decided to investigate if these recent developments (fewer youth in the hobby and the growing number of high-end product offerings) had an effect as to "why" we collect sports trading cards today. I will admit that my previous experience in the hobby made me biased. I hypothesized that most collectors nowadays were only interested in making profit or looking for the latest card from the Beckett "Hot List." I had seen people spend hundreds of dollars on Upper Deck Exquisite or Ultimate Collection, just to lament about how they didn't pull the ultra rare LeBron James auto/patch/refractor/RC/numbered to 10. All the while, they couldn't appreciate the artistic quality of the cards or the fact that they just pulled 15 autographs from some of the most skilled basketball players in the world.
To figure out "why" individuals collect sports trading cards, I traveled to several card shows across the Midwest and researched articles found in newspapers, magazines, and scholarly journals. The vast majority of the sociology and economic literature mentioned how capitalism had influenced everything that was dysfunctional about the industry: including the lawsuits between card companies, the greed of counterfeit operations, how eBay had put card shops out of business and the fact that people often do not collect for the love of the hobby anymore. These findings certainly were in the back of my mind and seemed to confirm my initial hypothesis.
Upon arrival at the first hobby show, I was immediately inundated with flyers, coupons, and business cards of local retail shops. Some of the stores had advertisements with bold lettering and incentives such as "spend 100 dollars and get a free replica jersey." Negotiating with some of the shop owners reminded me of an episode of Pawn Stars. These initial interactions convinced me that the hobby may very well be in serious decline. That was until I encountered a few individuals during my travels.
Toward the end of the first show, I decided to purchase an item for my personal collection. I instantly became fixated on a Topps American Pie John F. Kennedy Jr. card containing remnants of the Berlin Wall and commemorating his 1963 visit there. This historic speech assured the citizens of West Berlin of America's support in their fight against Communism. The card to me was absolutely priceless and I thought it would be cool to show off to my sociology professors!
I had observed the owner for most of the day and he appeared cold and calculated on the surface. My initial interaction with him was impersonal and purely-business. After pondering his offer for a few minutes, the owner stepped away and let his son run the store for a little bit. I was touched by what his son told me that day. "My father has two of those [JFK] cards. He really enjoys them and sees them as a piece of history. Instead of selling them both, he held onto one of them to pass on to me when I get older." It was at this moment I realized that I had judged this man too quickly. I labeled him as a greedy collectibles retailer, but not as a caring father. Shortly after, I witnessed another father and son at a nearby booth. The son was looking to purchase a lot of cards that cost about 10 cents each and had a bag of coins. He asked his son to find the coins he needed to make the purchase and they slowly counted them out together. It was absolutely amazing to see this man use the hobby as a way to teach his son math skills. These two examples demonstrated the power of trading cards to bond a parent and child.
At another show, I began talking to a card trader who was in his early 30s. We negotiated for several minutes about a Danny Granger card and ultimately, I was frustrated that we could not reach a deal. Once again, I assumed this man was just another greedy card trader. I then posed a simple question to him: why do you collect sports trading cards? He replied, " I've been collecting for about ten years now. I buy so much more than I sell and I estimate that in the long run I have probably lost thousands of dollars doing this. But I'm not really concerned with making money, I just love coming to these shows and talking "hobby" with all the other guys." Once again, I was simply amazed how my first impression was so misguided.
My experiences at these trading card shows taught me a valuable lesson about humanity. Never judge anyone at face value, but rather take a few minutes to get to know them. It is these encounters that have restored my faith in the hobby and make me believe that it will survive long into the future.
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61 out of the 100 most powerful women in the world live in America. However, 61% doesn't tell the whole story. Some Americans, like Ertharin Cousin in Italy and Angela Ahrendts in the UK, are not actually working or living in the United States. However many more of the most powerful of the USA were actually born abroad – 13 out of the 61, in fact.
Some of these women have lived in the United States for nearly all of their lives, like Israeli born Safra Catz. Others have crossed oceans to build careers, like former Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark. Some have become so involved in the culture and politics of the United States, you wouldn't have guessed they didn't move to the US till their 20's or 30's, like Arianna Huffington and Anna Wintour. The most powerful women of 2012 reveal an increasingly interconnected world, where birthplace isn't necessarily equivalent to workplace or country of citizenship. From India to Canada, check out where some of America's most powerful women hail from.


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