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Together, Pritzker, Rauner spending $120,000 a day on campaign
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More than $100,000 a day.
That's how much billionaire J.B. Pritzker is spending on average since entering the race for governor three months ago.
In that same time, Gov. Bruce Rauner is spending nearly $21,000 a day — and he doesn't have a Republican opponent thus far. Rauner's spending doesn't include $1.5 million he gave to the Illinois Republican party.
It all underscores how Illinois' gubernatorial race is shaping up to be the most expensive in the nation. And campaign finance reports on file this week give a snapshot of the lavish spending — with the March primary still eight months away.
Pritzker — who is self-funding his campaign — spent $9.26 million from April 1 through the end of June, according to required quarterly filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections.
That averages out to $101,841.06 a day. Pritzker spent most of that money — more than $7 million — on television, digital advertising and campaign mailers. The North Side Democrat began running TV ads on May 2, and has also been inundating homes with mailers.
"His spending is not surprising. I've heard people report to us that they're getting multiple Pritzker mailers a week," said Sarah Brune, executive director for the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.
Rauner had a cool $67.6 million on hand at the end of the reporting period. That includes the $20 million hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, the state's richest man, contributed to his campaign in May. And that's not even the governor's largest contribution. That would be the $50 million Rauner gave to his own campaign last year.
RELATED — CAMPAIGN SCORECARD: Money raised and spent in governor's race
Among Rauner's top expenditures were more than $1 million in media buys. He also spent more than $234,000 on telemarketing, or robocalls.
It was state Sen. Daniel Biss, D-Evanston, who had the most outside contributions among Democrats, reporting $1,013,798.87 received, plus $2,289.87 in in-kind contributions. That more than tripled the $314,331.01 in contributions that Biss received from January through March.
His campaign spent $265,709.77, with more than a quarter of that — $70,000 — going to 270 Strategies, a digital advertising and consulting firm that worked on campaigns for Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Cory Booker.
The surge in contributions left Biss with $2,340,170.17 on hand. Biss' contributions showed his ability to raise money from traditional Democratic sources, Brune noted, but also from individual donors, with those contributions ranging from $1 to $50,000.
Businessman Chris Kennedy reported nearly $704,000 in contributions during the latest filing period and had $958,670 on hand. He also spent more than $652,000 — the third highest total of spending in the race. Kennedy reported $907,427.61 on hand after the first reporting period closed at the end of March.
Kennedy on Monday named Bill Daley, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President Bill Clinton and former chief of staff to President Obama, as his campaign finance chairman. Daley, younger brother of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, gave $10,000 to the campaign.
Larry David, "Seinfeld" co-creator, contributed $1,000 to Kennedy's campaign, filings show.
Kennedy, the son of Robert F. Kennedy, has spent time outside of Illinois fundraising. Brune noted many of his donors came from the East or West coasts, many in California, New York and Virginia: "It's not uncommon for some of the contributions to come from other states but he had a larger amount of contributions from other states," she said.
Ald. Ameya Pawar reported $139,210.30 in contributions along with $11,670 in kind, a steep dropoff from the $294,351.60 in contributions and $31,802.70 in kind that he reported in the first quarter of the year. The Northwest side alderman's campaign spent $155,979.67, and had $229,433.68 on hand.
State Rep. Scott Drury, D-Highwood, received $66,259 with $1,544.13 in kind, filings show. He spent $3,994.38, leaving $347,247.35 on hand.
Madison County schools Supt. Bob Daiber reported $13,788.71 in contributions plus $4,147.09 in-kind. The downstate administrator reported $41,154.93 in expenditures and $30,000 in other obligations, leaving $10,163.95 on hand.
Small business owner Alex Paterakis is also in the running for the Democratic nomination. He didn't move any of the $5,000 that he has had on hand for his campaign since last December. Also, anti-violence activist Tio Hardiman is also running, but he hasn't filed with the state board of elections.

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Mattie (left) and his mom share a smile.
Mattie Stepanek, poet
A life-threatening illness hasn't stopped this 11-year-old from being a best-selling author and role model
Name this famous face
Mattie Stepanek was born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, a disease that steadily weakens one's muscles. His words, however, reach out to the world with tremendous power. Many of his poems deal with life, death and challenges he has faced. They can be found in two best-selling books,
Journey Through Heartsongs
(vsp Books/Hyperion). Mattie is also the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 2002 National Goodwill Ambassador and his third book comes out this spring. Get the story behind a winner who just won't quit.
Mattie is a familiar face in the fight against muscular dystrophy. Here he greets First Lady Laura Bush at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
What do you like about writing?
It's a great way of expressing yourself in a way others can understand so that they can get through the same situation if it's bad.
What do you hope people will learn from your poetry?
Life is a gift. We have to make the best of it and do what we're meant to do. I hope they will learn to remember to play after every storm. We all have life storms and we need to celebrate that we get through them, instead of mourning and being ready to be crushed by the next one.
What do you tell kids who think poetry is too tough to understand?
It's not, it's your inner feelings, it's your life experiences. And those who still think it's tough after that, then try this: describe a tree, using all five senses without general words, like green, leaf branch or twig, or anything like that.
Do you think you'll ever run out of things to say?
Of course not. I'm always talking. People say that on the inside I'm calm and peaceful like a lake, and on the outside, I'm like a babbling brook, always running on about things to say.
When you're not busy writing, do you enjoy reading? If so, what do you like to read?
I read the classics like
Treasure Island.
My favorite book of all time is
To Kill a Mockingbird.
Right now I'm reading
The Lord of the Rings
trilogy. I'm on
The Two Towers
right now. They're really exciting; it's like Harry Potter on a higher degree. I just think it's fascinating the way people used to believe things.
Tell us about your upcoming book.
It's focused on hope, hope through heartsongs. Because of what just happened to our country, I hope that people will read it and get a sense of new feelings and not just cower back and have it ruin their entire life. But not face it angrily. We cannot win this war on terrorism with bombs, we have to win it with words.
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Agrofuels trailer
Ciclovida and Media Education Foundation present...
Now available! A 28 minute in depth educational supplement to the feature film:
Agrofuels: Starving People. Fueling Greed.
This 28 minute documentary delves into depth about the issues of growing monocrops for fuel. Beyond widely discussed concerns about using diverting food crops to the production of fuel, so-called "second generation agrofuels" - or cellulose-based fuels - also have detrimental effects on indigenous communities, small farmers and the environment. This short provides critical evidence and leaves viewers with hope from grassroots communities building real alternatives.
Praise for the film:
"A wake-up call. Documents with great clarity the destruction of farming soils, forests, common lands and livelihoods by first and second-generation agrofuels in the name of energy security."
- Phillip McMichael | Professor of Sociology, Cornell University
"A good introduction to some of the devastating consequences to local communities and the environment caused by large-scale soy and sugar cane production in Brazil. Helps us ask important questions about so-called 'green' energy."
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The Z250SL is a small and lightweight machine making it the ideal machine for the aggressive urban rider who is ready to conquer the streets of the city.
Engine TypeLiquid-cooled, Single Cylinder, Fuel Injected
Max Power28 HP @ 9700 RPM
Max Torque22.6 N.m (2.3 kgf.m) @ 8200 rpm
Transmission6-speed, return
Curb Mass141 kg
Fuel Capacity11L
MSRP*Php 185,000
*MSRP may vary depending on region, excludes freight and other charges, and may change without prior notice.
Taking cues from its aggressive Z ancestors, the Z250SL is a small and lightweight machine that was designed to balance chassis rigidity and nimble handling. Perfect for weaving in and out of city traffic, the Z250SL is ideal machine for the aggressive urban rider who is ready to conquer the streets of the city.
Trellis Frame
Composed of high-tensile steel main tubes with steel trusses to ensure an optimum rigidity balance, the Z250SL's trellis frame contributes to its light, nimble handling. In addition to being a key component in the bike's lightweight, slim design, the elegant frame adds to the Z250SL's cool, sexy looks.
Digital Instrumentation
Compact, all-digital multi-function instrument console includes a bar-graph tachometer, digital speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, clock, and fuel gauge. Amber backlighting contributes to the Z image and ensures at-a-glance information.
Low Seat Height
The front of the seat is slimmer as it meets the fuel tank. This, and the 785 mm seat height, makes it easier to plant both feet on the ground when stopped. The tandem seat helps support the rider during strong acceleration.
Complementing the 37 mm telescopic front fork, the linkage-equipped Uni-Trak rear suspension contributes to both lightweight handling and riding stability. The shock linkage decreases leverage on the shock as the suspension is compressed. Damping is very light for small bumps, and stronger for big bumps.


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Haters gonna hate.
Susan Sarandon has slayed the red carpet at the age of 69, proving once and for all that sex appeal is - as we always thought - ageless.
Susan graced the red carpet at the SAG Awards over the weekend in a white suit - sans shirt.
Sadly, not everyone could handle her scorching level of babe-ness.
Ageism is rife - especially in the cesspool that is Twitter - with many taking issue with Sarandon's choice of attire.
looks like Susan Sarandon already won the SAG
— Fresh as Lettuce (@zombiemarcus) January 31, 2016
Susan Sarandon looks rack-diculous. #SAGAwards2016
— Doug Benson (@DougBenson) January 31, 2016
But you know what they say: Haters gonna hate. You keep doing you, Susie!
Had a wonderful time at the #SAGAwards last night. Thanks @maxmara for the gorgeous power suit! pic.twitter.com/jXiEvlwzFg
— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) January 31, 2016
Meanwhile, the rest of the SAG red carpet was an interesting affair.
Firstly, Kate and Leo arrived together and made all our dreams come true.
They also sat at the same table, and when Leo won his Best Actor gong he ran over and hugged her.
Other stunners of the night were Anna Faris, Rachel McAdams and 'The Danish Girl' award-winner, Alicia Vikander.
Meanwhile, Australian representatives Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban looked typically enamoured with each other on the red carpet.


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Branding Update
September 17, 2013
Standards, Brands, and Transparency
September 17, 2013
Standards, Brands, and Transparency
Standards are the Essence of a Brand - In past Branding Updates we have discussed the terms above. However, it is interesting to explore how they are related. It turns out that the foundation for a good brand is its standards. These standards can be broad, like Rolex focusing on producing luxury watches. They can be more detailed, like Starbucks making sure the coffee in its stores is a certain temperature or strength. In every case, the value embedded in a product or service is determined by standards. Related terms are specifications or requirements. Regulations are an imposed standard, and failing to comply is a negative branding moment.
Utility Branding and Standards - A utility's mission and brand commitments are its fundamental standards, for example ensuring water-service reliability, water quality, or public health. However, within each of these categories there are multiple standards that drive activities and proposed investments (and add meaning to the value that the utility provides). For example, stating that a community's water supply will be climate-change resilient qualifies and enhances the meaning of the water-service reliability commitment. Deciding that each customer-service interaction must create a positive impression triggers the need to define more detailed standards that ensure this occurs. This would almost certainly include a maximum hold time for customers who call to report a problem. Making sure all important standards are identified and meaningful is an essential element of effective strategic planning and communications.
Standards are the Key to Meaningful Transparency – It is easy to think that transparency means sharing everything. But if we ponder this idea for a moment we know it is not true. No utility would go out of its way to share specific dimensions from the drawing of a pump, or the chemical composition of the chlorine product it uses for disinfection. However, utilities share information all the time that is not very meaningful or transparent. Content tends to focus on facts and figures rather than the motivations or standards driving a decision or activity. So, when communicating with the public or policy makers about needed investments or rate increases, the utility needs to articulate the standards pertinent to the recommendations. This must include relevant planning and financial standards. Without this information, the value embedded in the proposal will not be clear or compelling, and there is arguably no real transparency.


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18 February 2012
Your baby's shirt reflects your character
I once found a brand new David and Goliath onesie at a thrift store for $0.75. The front of it read, "I only cry when ugly people hold me." This was funny to me at the time, so I bought it (mostly because it still had the tags and was less than a dollar). When Sam was about a month old, he was wearing it as Brad's grandmother held him for the first time. Then Sam started to cry, and I think I might have really hurt her feelings. I felt like a complete idiot for being so unaware of how my stupid and rude sense of humor could affect someone else, and for allowing that situation to even happen.
Since then I have observed many children in different shirts with supposedly funny sayings on them. I realized that these phrases don't relate to the children at all because the kids don't buy their clothes, dress themselves, or even read. But, these "witty" shirts say a WHOLE lot about the parents. Sometimes I think that people put their kids in shirts with out realizing what it says about them as parents.
For example, I am not sure that moms who put their child in this onesie:
realize that they themselves might as well just be wearing this shirt:
Tonight I saw a photo of an adorable little girl, a little girl with a smart and tasteful mother, sporting a onesie that read:
This made me sad. BEING A MOM IS HARD. It is one of the hardest jobs out there. No other job comes with as much responsibility, stress, fluctuating emotions, decision making, guilt, fear, and second guessing. However, most people in any other job are totally open to tips, advice, opinions, and just general feedback about how to improve themselves. Why can't moms be that way? When did it become a good thing to be so close minded and start villainizing people for trying to share potentially helpful information? If someone tries to hurt your kid or suggests that you do mean and dangerous things to your kid, by all means react defensively. Most people just care about you and your kid and want to offer you suggestions about things that worked well for them because THEY WANT TO HELP...because they have been there and they know that nobody can really do this alone. Why scare people away? What if someone has some really important information that you are unaware of (think formula/toy/car seat/medicine recall), that would help your child...but is to afraid to say something because of your child's "cute" shirt? Are you willing to risk the well being of your child for the sake of your pride? REALLY? Sadly, I know too many moms who do this on one issue or another. "Thanks anyway, but I think I know what is best for MY kid." Do you? I don't! Not all the time, not about every issue!
If you are going to put your child in the onesie pictured above, you might as well just wear a t-shirt yourself that says, "I know everything already and I don't care what you think".
Give people a chance, if their intentions are harmless, and you disagree, then ignore their advice. The "mommy war" is what happens when you strike back with hurtful intentions...not when they approach you with good intentions. :)
3 comments:
- Tricia said...
I tend to agree...I don't put my kids in shirts that say things like that. Although I did get a baby onesie from a very close friend that says, "All mommy wanted was a backrub" :o)
- February 18, 2012 at 9:33 PM
- Patty said...
Carson's first onesie said... "Hecho en Mexico"!
- February 20, 2012 at 6:23 AM
- Team Hayes said...
I love that one Patty! I have an "Australian Made" one for Jocelyn and a "Made in Japan" one for Sam. personally, I like those ones because all they are saying about me is that I have been places with my husband and brought back some awesome souvenirs! I just don't like some of the other ones I have seen..."If you think I am a little asshole, you should meet my dad." Why would anyone even put that on a baby? Or, the less tame version of Tricia's that says, "All daddy wanted was a blowjob". I can't believe people would put those words on a baby...and it kind of infers that the child wasn't wanted in the first place, which makes me sad. It's like putting a shirt on your kid that says, "My parents didn't want me". :(
- February 21, 2012 at 9:03 AM


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Pakistan's Supreme Court today issued notice to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members in the 'Panama Papers' leaks case, acting on petitions seeking his disqualification over alleged corruption and illegally possessing assets abroad.
The court heard several petitions, including by Imran Khan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which accused Sharif and his family members of illegally transferring money abroad after the Panama Papers leaks showed his family of possessing properties in the UK.
In addition to Sharif, the court also issued notices his daughter Maryam, sons Hasan and Hussain, son-in-law Muhammad Safdar, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, director general Federal Investigation Agency, chairman Federal Board of Revenue, and the attorney general.
The three-judge SC bench, consisting of Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Khilji Arif Hussain, adjourned the case for two weeks after initial hearing.
Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, who is leading the alleged corruption case against Sharif, was present in the court.
Sharif and his family have dismissed the allegations of money laundering and denied any wrongdoing but the opposition is demanding an independent probe.


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The NOVEL that strippers tip at strip clubs!
What Did Jay Leno Hope To Change
When Jay Leno decided to change his show, I'm not sure what he thought he was going to change.
He threw the desk out the window. He moved the stage closer to the people so he could get "up close and personal."
But, what was that all about? It's certainly nothing new. Oprah has been doing it that way for years. Ellen has a great show running too and she's about as up close and personal with her audience as it gets.
You say those aren't late night shows? Ok. George Lopez threw the desk out the window too and he's up and close with his audience. So really, where is Jay Leno leading the way?
Well, not in ratings. That's one thing for sure. In fact, his ratings are having an effect on Conan O'Brien's ratings, which is something he obviously doesn't like. NBC is thinking about putting everything back the way it was. But, that decision actually hinges on how Conan O'Brien feels about it.
Ok, so leave everything the way it is and bring in more of those gimmicks that made the show Jay's in the first place. I love when people can't answer simple questions. I think that's Jay's best shtick ever. That itself has prompted the launch of quite a few shows itself including the ever so popular "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader."
But, Jay has other funny skits that he does. I just don't think he's been doing enough of them. Now, Conan O'Brien is not happy. Do you really think putting everything back will benefit everyone? What I hear is that Conan has options and some of them are leaving the network all together. If anything, you don't want that to happen.
See, for the audience, it doesn't matter. All we have to do is change the channel to see Conan. But, for the network it would be a huge mistake.
The NOVEL that made Designer Facial Hair cool!


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This new acid techno series named "Cerebral Anomie Series" is another series that I'm beginning but this one has a definitive ending. The series is a recap of the most popular acid techno songs from the 90s and the early 2000s.
"Brain", the ego taken by three artists (Michael Da Brain, D-Noiser, and Ray Clarke), created a spectacular series of songs under the recording label "Brain Recordings". Brain recordings started with their first release in 1996 with Brain#1 "Acid Fly" by Michael Baur (aka. Michael Da Brain) and ended in 2004 with Brain#43 "Inschalah" by Frank D. Noise (aka. D-Noiser). The three masterminds behind Brain Recordings was an epiphany for its genre. Unfortunately the legendary "Brain" died in 2004 from the baby boom of new genre in the underground and mainstream.
Now, in 2010, I am here to pay tribute to those three artists with the new Cerebral Anomie Series which features all 43 tracks. Each series episode will consist of different brain songs from the years without any added effects. The transitions are of course made by me.
I hope you enjoy this classic mix.
You can find all of Brain's tracks here.
From producing Detroit Techno and Drum'N'Bass to Video Game Music and Psytrance, Arkaeus hits the internet with unique Electronica sounds. Having released successful remixes such as Madeleine Bloom's "Zero Tolerance" or Cell 7's "Red", Arkaeus explores the depths of audio synthesis bringing you tracks like "Prelude to Lunar Eclipse", "Dark Perils", and soon-to-be released EP "QcD".
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Cerebral Anomie Series
Posted by DJ Arkaeus at 7:47 PM
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Twiggy Kid Suede Bootie
By Rachel Zoe
The Twiggy Kid Suede booties are what you have been looking for this fall. This booties feature a inside zipper closure, lacing detail on the heel, rounded toe and a block heel with gold accent. Pair with your favorite denim and blouse to complete the look.
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I'm a sucker for macaroni and cheese. It is the ultimate comfort food for me, and has been a source of culinary joy ever since I was in diapers. At 31 it still makes me happy to eat. This version I made for the first time the other day and it has been added to the "definitely make again" list. I altered the recipe quite a bit from the original, omitting lime zest, juice and breadcrumbs. I just wanted some creamy mac & cheese with a little bit of heat, poblano, and a smooth and creamy sauce. I used Chilaca peppers (which looked better than the poblanos at my grocery). They are very similar to poblanos, but poblanos are much easier to find. I served this with grilled flank steak that was seasoned with salt, paprika, garlic, and dry chili powders. It was a delicious meal.
adapted from: Here and/or Cooking Light April 2013
serves: 4
8 oz uncooked macaroni
2 poblano peppers (or chilaca peppers)
1 cup 1% low-fat milk, divided
1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
red pepper flakes
5 oz queso quesadilla cheese, shredded, plus extra for topping
¼ cup fat-free sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
shredded Parmesan for topping
cooking spray or butter for baking dish
Preheat broiler to high.
Cut peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil until blackened, about 6 minutes. Place in a paper bag; fold to close tightly. Let stand at least 5 minutes. Peel off blackened skin and cut the peppers into pieces.
In a saucepan whisk together ¾ cup milk, stock, flour, and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in the peppers, 2-4 tablespoons milk (to thin a bit if desired), desired amount of red pepper flakes, 5 oz quesadilla cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Taste and add as much salt as necessary to bring the flavors together. Stir in the macaroni. Spoon mixture into an 8 inch square greased broiler-safe glass or ceramic baking dish. (Or use individual dishes.) Top with some shredded quesadilla cheese and shredded Parmesan. Broil for a few minutes, or until cheese starts to get brown and spotty.


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brings a lot of things to a whole different level.
prawns. (reminded me of Ultraman monsters actually. small scale)
love. (sadlarh..he still made a rose in the end! omg)
and counterstrike-_-
din't bring brains to a whole new level though. same with the human race, prawns are the same. you have leaders who have brains and the rest who don't. prolly that's why stuck on earth for 20 years. swt.
although the story was far-fetched and i had my eyebrows knitted together, mouth agape for 70% of the movie. the rest was closing my eyes due to 'counterstrike head shots' and filtering my ears with all the 'fook' words.
i thought it was not bad....hahaha not my kind of movie but it din't suck terribly and in fact i prolly enjoyed it more than Transformers...better brained then Terminator... i don't know why Transformers seems to be at the bottom of my movie list. maybe it din't live up to my expectations aih*
i was too engrossed with the whole movie to process it's meaning and concentration distracted when guys around me obviously loved the "splattering of human pieces when shot". every.single.guy seems fascinated and in awe like the first time they saw naked girls or something.
not funnyyyy mieh. i was just thankful i din't eat dinner before the movie. i was extra thankful that i was going to watch UP (again) after the movie. must thank Pocky's friend :D
"oh you watched District 9? did you like it?!"
"....well...it IS something new. i liked it more then 300.."
"she loved it!" , he points to his wife.
i stared with the "whyyy" question all over my face.
"it is original! you can't copy such movie anymre! everyone will know its District 9!."
she has a point.
"and all those fook words!!"
she will mix well with ms.ex-alco queen hahahahahaha
"well i read somewhere that actually it's to show how we treat the lower class or different race society, you know.."
"er...my brain auto shut down once blood was all over the screen-_-"
p.s//i cried again for UP. this sucks.
how can you cry twice for an animation even when you know what's coming?! arg*


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How to craft the perfect caipirinha
Remove both ends of the lime and peel it partially. Cut the lemon in four or more pieces. Place them into a short glass with the fruit pulp facing up. Add the sugar and gently grind using a pestle. Add crushed ice and ABOUT Brazil Silver , stir it and serve with a lime slice.
There are infinite possibilities besides Caipirinha, let your inner barman have fun and create water-mouthing drinks.


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By using this trick you can transfer the tata Docomo special account balance to main balance.First you must have special balance on your account.You can also recharge for Rs 9 to get the full talktime but this balance will be credited in Special account.
Let us see how to convert special account balance Rs 9 to Main balance. Dial *595# form your docomo mobile number.You may get some error responses like "Service Not Active" but don't worry
your main account balance might.
be credited with Rs 1 and rs 1 could debit from your special account.To transfer all of your special balance to have to follow the same procedure repeatedly until your special a/c balance becomes 0.Sometimes you may get error like "Rs 1 has been debited from your account.The response may be whatever but kindly check your main account your balance get credited by Rs 1.This trick has been successfully tested in Kerala and Karnataka.So other states users may try at your own risks,for further information see our Disclaimer.


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I have been a governor since July 2014 and I am Chairman of Governors and Chair of the Pay Committee. I am the Lead Governor for Safeguarding.
I have ten years' experience in management roles in the retail sector and fourteen years' experience in board roles in the NHS, and for ten years until 2013, serving as the Chairman of Birmingham Children's Hospital. I am an experienced business coach and run my own company working with individuals and boards to maximise their potential.
I enjoy swimming, walking with dogs and I am also a passionate florist! I am keen to support Vesey in any way I am able in return for the fantastic opportunities the school has opened up to my daughter.


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Antenna Pointing Model released
Identifying problem baselines -badbase
GMRT USER TOOL (GUT) released on experimental basis:
November 2008
The GMRT User Tool which is a graphical interface to several existing GMRT software which are regularly used before observations (e.g. command file maker, rise and time calculator), during observations (e.g. ondisp for monitoring the antenna status etc) and after observations (e.g. tax, gvfits ) and includes a few other useful utilities has been released for users. We request the users to critically examine the results and give us feedback regarding bugs and possible improvements. We also note that new features are also being added. The tool which can be invoked by typing `gut' at the command line been developed by Sylvain Gary, Santaji Katore and N. G. Kantharia and comments can to be sent to snk@gmrt and ngk@ncra.
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Sometimes cheap and cheerful does the trick: a plastic beaded necklace that your baby is just going to be chewing on, a pair of op shop jeans to wear until your pre-pregnancy jeans fit again. Not so with your nappy bag.
This bag is going to be slung over the handle of your pram for at least the next two years – that's 712 days – so invest in something you're going to love.
Babyology favourite Nova Harley makes luxury baby changing bags that have every detail covered. Each bag has 13 labelled pockets to hold things like keys, bottles and dirty nappies, they all come with long shoulder straps so that you can wear the bag low or sling it over your pram handles, and linings zip out so you can keep using the bag long after your baby is grown.
New to the baby changing bag collection are the Miami, Athens, Nevada and Florence bags, each inspired by their namesake city.
I'm a Florence kind of girl, and I'm talking about the city and the bag. On the vacation in my dreams, the warm chocolate brown leatherette will go with all my best sightseeing and Uffizi-visiting outfits, and the wide mouth will make it easy to find that lost Lego shark my son helpfully popped inside as we were walking out of the hotel. Even in my dreams my kids are being pesky.
The textured leatherette of the black Nevada bag and two tone Miami tote makes them incredibly hardy when it comes to scratches or being the target of hurled food. The Nevada's stud border gives the bag an edge that would look great with one of those cool denim vests I can never quite pull off, while the sharply contrasting panels of the Miami would look lovely with a floral maxi dress or a rich blue top and jeans.
The Athens bag is the most chic of the new arrivals, and will transition best into a mamas-only bag when the time comes. The centre panel of saturated blue is gorgeous and we love the added texture of the quilted leather flap closure.
The Baby Closet stocks Nova Harley locally and shipping for orders over $150 is free within Australia.


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A message on race relations from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
In an interview, Young was asked whether he was concerned that Wal-Mart causes smaller, mom-and-pop stores to close.
"Well, I think they should; they ran the 'mom and pop' stores out of my neighborhood," the paper quoted Young as saying. "But you see, those are the people who have been overcharging us, selling us stale bread and bad meat and wilted vegetables. And they sold out and moved to Florida. I think they've ripped off our communities enough. First it was Jews, then it was Koreans and now it's Arabs; very few blacks own these stores."
He now apologizes; gee, there's lots of "I'm sorry" floating around here these days, isn't there? I'm all for forgiveness -- you can't expect to be forgiven for your own sins if you can't forgive others -- but dang, this is hard to take.
A recent obituary from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution comes to mind, here's exactly what Mr. Andy is talking about:
News Obituary Article
Yetta Danneman, 85, store owner
By HOLLY CRENSHAW
Now there's a trendy coffeehouse at the corner of Edgewood Avenue and Boulevard, keeping the loft-dwellers around it stoked on caffeine.
For 47 years, though, the spot belonged to Danneman's Super Market, where Yetta DAnneman helped keep the predominantly black neighborhood around it feeling welcome and well-fed.
Until they sold it in 1986, Mrs. Danneman and her late husband Marcus O. Danneman ran their mom-and-pop grocery store with a colorblind approach to customer service that was so startlingly evenhanded for its day that it often rankled those less enlightened.
She and her husband, who died in 1988, made sure their store served the Auburn Avenue area fairly and honestly during the peak of the civil rights movement. They befriended scores of community leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr. and his family members, who lived a few blocks from their store.
Her husband was a pallbearer at the Rev. King's funeral and the couple braved a crowd of hecklers to attend a Nobel Prize dinner for Dr. King at the downtown Dinkler Hotel in 1965, said her sister Mildred Pizitz of Huntsville, Ala.
"Yetta passed right through those protesters because she knew what was right," her sister said. "She was the stronget, most courageous and most big-hearted person I've ever known."
Yetta Shonson Danneman, 85, of Atlanta died of heart failure Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. The graveside service was Monday. Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care was in charge of arrangements.
The Meridian, Miss., native moved to Atlanta when she was 11, graduated from Commercial High School in 1939 and got married on Pearl Harbor Day in 1941.
While her husband was off at war, she ran the grocery for several years, then worked side-by-side with him for the next four decades. They set up credit accounts for customers who had never had them before, made free home deliveries, and slipped candy to children when no one was looking.
"Yetta said, 'Thank you, ma'am' and 'Thank you, sir' to all her customers even back in the '40s because that's how our daddy taught us," her sister said. "He made her give money to poor people on the street when she was growing up in Mississippi and that's where her values came from."
Mrs. Danneman also co-owned Carter's Department Store across the street from the grocery, where Coretta Scott King and other neighbors bought stylist outfits, her sister said.
She entertained touring members of the Metropolitan Opera at her home, volunteered with Jewish organizations, and reigned as the undisputed family matriarch said her granddaughter Julie Cohen of Atlanta.
A straight talker with a strong Southern drawn, Mrs. Danneman insisted on hosting Sunday dinners every Sunday, Ms. Cohen said.
"We all had to be there, all the generations, whether we were mad at each other or not, and if you weren't there you'd have to answer to Yetta about it," she said.
She had a rough outer shell and a real soft inside. She meant business and she meant what she said and she was the boss and you didn't cross the line with her, but she told us that she loved us constantly."
Survivors include her daughters Lynda Rubenstein and Sandra Rich, both of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Nancy Isenberg of Atlanta; a son, Mark Danneman of Atlanta; two other sisters, Joann Schwarz and Florence Davan, both of Atlanta; six other grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
2006 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 8/9/2006.
Dang, I regret not having met Yetta; what a fabulous lady!
And hey, thanks Andy, for showing us your true color(s). How ugly.


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There is a secret language at Green-Wood that's etched upon gravestones and monuments: cemetery symbology. On this eye-opening walking tour, visitors will learn the meaning of long forgotten, and now cryptic, motifs, including the inverted torch, clasped hands, and an hourglass with wings, amongst others. Expert tour guide Allison Meier will share fascinating trivia about Victorian-era funerary practices and rites along the way.
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Come and visit us this weekend (10-13 November) at the Living North Christmas fair at York racecourse. It's a really lovely show and there's a great selection of stands full of gorgeous things for your home, to wear and of course to gift at Christmas. Small businesses really do shine at this show and have some truly unique products to offer.
We are stand E33 on the first floor of the Ebor Suite and so far have been having a lot of fun seeing photographs of everyones fur babies, discussing the new John Lewis advert; (have you seen Buster the boxer dog?! So cute) and of course telling everyone about our 'muddy good' doggy photoshoot adventures.
We have a very special show offer for our photoshoots and some lovely gifts for dog lovers, so if you have been thinking of booking your dog in with The Phodographer, or perhaps giving a photoshoot to a loved one, now is the time to 'snap up' a shoot!


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EAMTC member, Operantis will again be at the Elearning Expo / Serious Games exhibition on 18th, 19th and 20th March 2014. This major exhibition is in Paris, Porte de Versailles.
Operantis will be showing demonstrations of their latest 3D Real Time immersive environment training solutions.
Jacques-André Dupuy, Operantis' Director, told the EAMTC, " We look forward to welcoming everyone at our booth at the Pavilion 5 (stand E54)".


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Underwater inspection of port and offshore facilities
Operating conditions of use of the marine, river, port and other port and offshore facilities are basically of the same type, as originally the designs of the port and shore facilities correspond to the same technical rules.
However there are differences – it is a value of the operational load. Certainly the greater load the greater risk of the different underwater damages and hence accidents. That' s why today the survey of the port and offshore facilities became an integral part of the general operating process of any mentioned above facility.
Safety of the span port and offshore facilities (POF) involves a regular inspection, survey of POF, survey of ports and survey of piers. The purpose of such measures is estimation of the service safety for prevention of the different hydro-technical damages, preparing for scheduled or extraordinary repair or for re-construction.
The marine port and offshore facilities which need the underwater inspection more often are mooring quays, piers, protective jetties, groynes and breakwaters, sea defense walls.
The river port and offshore facilities, which need such procedure as the underwater inspection, are water storage concrete and non-overflow dams as well as dikes.
The underwater inspection, survey involve a range of measures including:
- General check of the port and shore facilities design;
- Detailed check of the structures, its elements for compliance with the requirements of the design documentation;
- Estimation of the technical state, detection of possible defects and damages;
- Check and estimation of state of the material of which the structures of the port and shore facilities have been made.
The underwater inspection of the port and offshore facilities, if necessary, testing of the facilities, monitoring of the structure state under influence of the dynamic and other loads.
The diving survey of the port and offshore facilities includes a thorough inspection of the underwater part of the facilities in complete with examination of the variable horizon zone of the water environment and strip of ground being before it. The specificity and content of the inspection program depends on the fact whether the underwater inspection will be scheduled, that is previously provided, or an extraordinary one. Before starting the inspection and survey, a company carrying out the diving survey compiles a package of the technical documentation including the drawings. The group of specialists-divers is provided with special equipment by means of which the underwater parts of the port and offshore facilities are surveyed:
- The measuring instrument such a tape measure, sounding lead, sounding rod (tube consisting of four links with centimeter division), ruler with slider fixed by a screw, torsos and slats, inclinometer (with fixing the pendulum), depth gauge.
- Tools and outfitting for stripping of the underwater surfaces – scrapers, metal brushes, files.
- Special equipment for record, storage and transmitting the information – photo and video-equipment, if necessary - CCTV.
Besides if the underwater inspection is carried out in rather muddy water or in shaded closed places and facilities, the divers are provided with lighting equipment.
The survey of the underwater parts of the port and offshore facilities also includes the underwater inspection on the surrounding water area and bottom at the pier, under the bridges and in other zones of the ship traffic. So littering, sunken objects, gullies, underminings are detected. The profiles and charts of the bottom are made-up according to the results of such inspection.
All information obtained in process of the underwater survey is made in a form of the acts, documents describing the state of the structural facilities, graphs. Photo and video-materials are attached to the reports. In some cases a Client is provided with a preliminary information on the basis of which the additional works are carried out – tests and more detailed inspection of the underwater parts of the port and offshore facilities.


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Jamshedpur, Dec. 27 (The Telegraph): Corporate honchos today emphasised on the need to develop a "socially responsible course" in B-schools.
Over 70 senior executives expressed this opinion while attending a panel discussion in XLRI on "Industry, global business trends and implications for B-school" organised by the alumni cell.
"There is a need to develop a comprehensive course structure keeping in mind the needs of today's society. B-schools need to move from producing managers to producing social entrepreneurs," said Rekha Menon, the executive director with Accenture, and an alumnus of XLRI.
Other alumni panelists included Bijou Kurien, CEO of Reliance Retail; Anita Madhok, Dean, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies; C Selvan, Global Head of Innovations, British Petroleum; and Anup Kuruvilla, Director (Global Loan Products) of Salomon Smith Barney.
The session with the alumni was organised as a part of XLRI's initiative to review the syllabus and structure of its programs.
"We are in the process of looking into the curriculum (at XLRI). In fact, we are looking for a course structure that is in tandem with societal needs," said Sharad Sarin, professor of marketing and general management at XLRI and the moderator of the panel discussion.
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I tried on the Intuition Sweater today and I have to say the sweater could have had potential. If only it didn't have the dumb arm holes at the bottom hem and this wasn't a multi wear sweater it really did look nice worn like a long cardi. It's way, way over priced and the amount of ways you can wear it is really limited to three (long cardi, short cardi shown below or vest with sleeves as belt) you can't even wear it as a wrap unfortunately. I would have preferred a regular long cardi, priced at around $100 and without the gimmick of faux multi wear. Poo!!
I managed to use my weird gift card without a pin # in store today. The lovely Ed didn't know why I got one that looked like that but it definitely still worked at the till. I picked up the Herringbone WU's which has a Rose/Alberta Lake/Black inner waistband. The outside of the pants are regular black herringbone. So that solves the mystery as to why they are listed the way they are on the website. I got my TTS, size 10 and they are perfect. I don't feel like they are a size up item but they are wonderfully compressive and smooths everything out. I found the ankles were a bit tough getting up over my feet but once on they were totally fine and I just folded the hems up.
I also had a look at the two new Cool Racerbacks. The black Macro/Micro striped one felt the same as the black swan/pow pink/pop orange solid Cool Racerbacks. Mostly nylon with a touch of polyester (17% I think it was?). Not soft, but not polyestery either. I like the way these solid CRB's fit me so it wasn't a problem but the print didn't entice me much in person. The other one there was the polar cream/silver slate Micro Macro and it was the same composition.
I tried on the Heart Opener Tank in a size down since that was all that was out at that point and it was super adorable on.TTS will have a nice slouchy fit. Had I seen it in my size (the Alberta Lake one) I would have definitely had an impulse purchase on my hands. I'm glad it wasn't in though because it's not something I've budgeted for.
Sweater Knit Black Swan Wunder Unders are polyestery, shiny and very, very sheer. trust me, I've seen a picture of them and they are sheer city. I just hate the shiny polyestery WU's too. they have such a weird look to them with that shine that even if they aren't sheer it does look like you are completely nude. All curves are accentuated with the sheen. No black swan herringbone WU's where in stock but I think I prefer the basic black anyways.
Not everything from the upload was in store today. I would have loved to have tried on the Clutch Coat or the Run: Turn Around for size. I'm hearing that the Run: Turn Around fits very snug so that is making me really sad. I was going to replace one of my run jackets with the Turn Around but that seems unlikely now.
|Inner Waistband of the Herrinbone Black/Rose Herringbone Black WU's
Intuition Sweater with the Sweater knit WU's, and Free to Be Tank
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10 Completely Personal Things You Didn't Know About Eddie Davis
The assignment? Write ten things about yourself that the average listener to the Lite Rock Morning Show might not know.
My challenge? We are raising our house this winter (fact #2) and many of the accompanying photos I would like to include are in storage, or they are lost, or I just don't know where they are anymore.
One of the consequences of moving around the country to different radio jobs all your adult life is, you lose a lot of stuff along the way.
Anyway, here are 10 things you probably didn't know about me, Eddie Davis.
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Sharp Dresser (as a Child)
I'll never know if my mother thought all these little shorts and bow tie outfits she dressed me in as a kid were fashionable or if she just had a cruel sense of humor.
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Raised My House This Winter
We got about four inches of flood water on the lower level of our house during Hurricane Sandy. Like many people in South Jersey, we decided to raise the house this winter so that doesn't happen again. I really like the addition of the porta-potty on my front lawn and plan to keep it even though the work is finished.
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Thousands of Pictures of My Kids in Phone
This isn't that unusual for parents these days, but I've got a ton of pictures of my daughters Eileen and Bridget in my phone. Their nine years on earth are well-documented on my cell, which reminds me, I'd better back up all those photos!
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I Studied in Scotland
I spent a summer during college studying at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. That summer remains one of the best experiences of my life. I know what you are thinking. No, that's not me wearing the kilt in that picture.
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My Wife Is Very Talented
My wife Beth is very musical! She has such natural talent and plays the flute, the piano and dabbles at other instruments.
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Runs (or walks) in Thanksgiving Day Roadrace
My wife's hometown is Manchester CT. and I have participated in the Manchester Thanksgiving Day Roadrace for 15 straight years, even though my knees are shot and these days I have to walk the course with my dog Sheba.
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My Handwriting Is So Bad, I Can't Even Read It
You have heard of cursive handwriting? My handwriting is more accurately described as "cursed". I blame the nuns who taught me in grade school and insisted on teaching me to write with my right hand even though I am left-handed.
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Tells a Mean Ghost Story
I have been known to tell a ghost story so scary, you won't sleep for a week. Be afraid, be very afraid.
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Worked at Ed Zaberer's Restaurant in Wildwood
In the 1980's I moved to West Wildwood and worked for a year as a waiter at Zaberer's Restaurant in North Wildwood, while working part-time at a couple of South Jersey radio stations. Why not just work full-time in radio? At that time, Zaberer's paid better, plain and simple.
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My Dad Is 92-Years-Old
My father celebrated his 92nd birthday in June! He recently broke his hip and has been in rehab trying to get back on his feet. Dad's always been a role model to me and I love him dearly.


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Kill'em all! Remember Paul Verhoeven's 1997 propaganda film disguised as an action film? Today it turns 20. It was released in theaters on Nov. 7, 1997 and starred Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer. Both those actors lend their voices to the latest animated feature "Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars." When the original debuted it was seen as extremely violent (as were most of Verhoeven's films) and it only grossed $55 million. But it led to numerous sequels and video games. Some loved the crazy action, some loved the campiness and violence, but "Starship Troopers" was definitely an original.
Ed and Casper also discussed filming their favorite scene and the violence in the film.
Check out the original trailer.
And find out more about "Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars" from Ed, Casper and the Directors and Producer of the film.
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Robert Patrick and Gale Anne Hurd on the future of "The Terminator" films
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November 09, 2017 at 4:45 PM
October 2017 saw diesel prices rise for the fourth consecutive month - rising 0.59p a litre from 120.21p to 120.80p per litre, according to RAC Fuel Watch data. Meanwhile, the cost of petrol fell in October - ending three months of increasing prices. Unleaded fuel decreased by 0.67p - from 118.17p at the start of the month, up to 118.84p by the 31st October. However, the fall in petrol prices is unlikely to last with oil prices rising to over $60 a barrel - the first time since July 2015.
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: "At the start of October there was a 6p saving in the wholesale price of unleaded which retailers eventually passed on to motorists in pump price reductions. This month, however, the situation is reversed and the petrol wholesale price has gone up by 4p."
The cost of filling up a 55-litre family car with petrol will now set you back £94.99 - based on the national average price of unleaded fuel, whilst the cost of filling up an equivalent diesel car will cost £66.44. In October, Scotland saw the biggest increase in diesel prices, rising 1.03p - pushing the average cost of a litre of diesel up to 121.27p. However, it was still cheaper than buying in the South East, which had the most expensive diesel at 121.39p/litre. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland's national average proved cheapest at 119.62p a litre.


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Questions about the security of infrastructure in the United States arose following a Wall Street Journal report that said the nation's electricity grid has been compromised by foreign hackers. And several experts said in interviews that some energy systems have, in fact, gotten less secure as they have modernized.
The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control systems used by the energy industry used to be segregated from public networks. But they have increasingly become more dependent on Internet protocol-based systems, the experts said.
At the same time, their security precautions are inefficient, they said.
"The end result is that, as part of our modernization, we've made ourselves more vulnerable," said James Lewis, a senior fellow at the nonprofit Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
"Plant control networks (and their programmable logic controllers) should be disconnected from the Internet," said Peter "Mudge" Zatko, technical director of the national intelligence research unit at BBN Technologies. "These are the things lifting and lowering the plutonium rods into the water to make steam... It's on the Internet. This is terrifying."
For many utility workers, it's easier to log onto the Internet from home when they get called at night. But if those home computers are infected with spyware, they can be used by attackers to get into the control systems, which are supposed to be separated from the Internet.
And there are other problems that are more deeply embedded in the day-to-day operations of a utility's business. Network control software that utilities buy from outside vendors often includes the ability to run Web servers and enable remote access and wireless access. Then there are configuration problems, such as routers and other systems that use default passwords, or worse, don't use passwords at all, according to Zatko and others who have tested the systems.
"It's out of ease-of-use and the fact that there weren't strong restrictions (the electric utilities were deregulated to a large extent) that the networks are a mess in a lot of places," Zatko said. Often, "the systems themselves aren't robust because they were designed to be on networks that weren't talking to the public Internet."
Many warnings have been sounded over the years. In 1999, Zatko compiled a list of about 30 utilities whose plant control networks could be accessed remotely, and he says many of them still have the same problems today. In 2004, Gartner did a report concluding that the use of IP networks for critical infrastructure could serve as bait for cyberattackers.
"It's painfully easy to exploit" the control systems, said Frank Heidt, chief executive of professional security services company Leviathan Security. "Energy management systems really can't be connected to the Internet. It's going to be painful for some companies, but they're going to have to change this."
Last year, a security expert at the RSA conference detailed how easy it is to break into power plants by downloading malware to employee computers through a socially engineered e-mail that directs them to a malicious server. Meanwhile, Core Security found a hole in the Suitelink software that is used to automate operations at power stations, oil refineries, and production lines.
Lewis of the CSIS acknowledged that using the Internet opens utilities up to cyberattack risks, but said there are "sound economic reasons" for them doing so.
"Most of the critical infrastructure on the Internet is there for legitimate business purposes," agreed John Bumgarner, a research director at the nonprofit U.S. Cyber Consequences Unit.
Security company Industrial Defender has done more than 100 threat assessments over the past seven years, primarily in utility infrastructure, and identified 34,000 vulnerabilities, said company CEO Brian Ahern.
For the most part, utilities among the most conservative businesses in spending on technology don't do basic security monitoring of their power generation and distribution equipment, he said.
"You can't protect when you don't know what's happening. I think that less than five percent of utilities have a good sense of critical threats," he said.
Utilities "are sacrificing security for convenience and cost savings," said Richard Forno, a principal at KRvW, an information security consulting firm in Washington, D.C. "We've allowed the situation to get worse, and it will be harder to get away from these networks touching the public Net now that we are 10 years, 15 years into the process."
IP networks aren't the only problem. The use of smart-grid technology, which consists of networked meters designed for adjusting electricity flows and monitoring everything from power plants to individual appliances in homes, are also putting critical systems at risk, experts said.
Critical infrastructure insiders in the U.S. and Canada surveyed last year said the energy sector was the industry most vulnerable to cyberattack. The survey cited many contributing factors: an increase in the number of access points through the use of sensors, smart meters, and third-party contractors with remote access capability; use of more IP-based networks; integration between corporate and operational networks; reliance on standard or commodity IT platforms such as Microsoft Windows; and lack of attention to security by network automation and control system vendors. The biggest bottleneck to improving critical infrastructure security is cost, followed by apathy, they said.
In March, IOActive, which provides application and smart-grid security services, said it had verified "significant" and "inherent" security flaws with multiple smart-grid platforms" and found them susceptible to common security vulnerabilities such as protocol tampering, buffer overflows, persistent and non-persistent rootkits, and code propagation.
"These vulnerabilities could result in attacks to the smart-grid platform causing utilities to lose momentary system control of their advanced metering infrastructure smart meter devices to unauthorized third parties," the company said in a release. "This would expose utility companies to possible fraud, extortion attempts, lawsuits, or widespread system interruption."
More than 2 million smart meters are in use in the U.S. today, and an estimated 73 utilities have ordered 17 million additional smart meters, according to IOActive. The Obama administration's proposed 2010 budget has earmarked $4.5 billion for smart-grid technologies in the electricity infrastructure.
"The plan now would be to put in largely unsecured networks for smart grid," said Lewis of CSIS. "Hopefully they'll fix it."
The worst case scenario is that a person would access and control a smart meter and control other networked smart meters to disrupt the grid, said Ahern of Industrial Defender.
Standards for securing smart-grid technologies are still being finalized, but Ahern thinks that government-led efforts to modernize the grid should focus more on designing security in right at the beginning.
"We've got to take a step back from the hurry-up approach with the smart grid," he said. "There needs to be a balanced approach between investing in (smart grid) deployments and building security deeply into it."
The vulnerability of the critical infrastructure isn't news, so why the Wall Street Journal report, with its unnamed sources, now?
The story is likely linked to turf battles within the federal government over which agency will oversee the cybersecurity policies, and get the funding for it, several of the security experts suggested. For instance, the Department of Homeland Security has been criticized for not doing enough on cybersecurity, while the director of Homeland Security's National Cybersecurity Center resigned recently, accusing the NSA of trying to wrest control.
The Obama administration in December ordered officials to do a 60-day review on the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity efforts, and that report is due out any day now.
Meanwhile, the administration's proposed 2010 budget includes $355 million to support the base operations of the National Cyber Security Division and the efforts of the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative.
"We're right at the point where they're naming new cybersecurity czars and there's a grab for funding between the Air Force, Navy, NSA, and others that want the cybersecurity budget," said Zatko. "There are a lot of renewed efforts in this particular field, and it's a field that's in a fair amount of disarray."
While experts discuss cybersecurity threats, physical attacks on infrastructure are taking place. AT&T said that vandals are to blame for the recent massive phone and Internet outage in Silicon Valley.


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Performing Arts
Rana Farhan, blending Rumi and the Blues0
Rana Farhan, the New York based Iranian singer, along with her band, had a performance at Yoshi's San Francisco, on October 2, 2011, that was quite well-received.
"I do not know how Rana manages to combine the classical Persian poetry with contemporary jazz and blues and make it sound so good but she does it," said Sharareh, one of Rana Farhan's fans at Yoshi's in San Francisco.
As an Iranian American singer, Rana Farhan has found a way to sing the rich classical poetry of Iran with the underground sound of the America, jazz and blues. Her ability to fuse these two very distinct cultures and More >
Moshkin-Ghalam's interpretation of Iraj Mirza's "Zhohreh & Manouchehr"6
Zohreh & Manouchehr is a 23-page long poem written by the early 20th century Iranian poet and satirist Iraj Mirza, who in turn based it on William Shakespeare's poem "Venus and Adonis". And this story has ties to the ancient Greek mythology.
It is the story of Zohreh (Venus, the goddess of love and beauty) who one day comes to earth in the form of a beautiful woman for a short rest, and by accident runs into the young and handsome prince, Manouchehr, next to a stream and at once desires him. So she sets out to pursue and seduce him. Manouchehr who is out with his More >
Let no love fall victim to Circumstance4
I first heard about the film Circumstance (also see IMDB and this) during its world premier at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2011. It was one of the 16 films out of more than 1,100 submissions that was selected for the Sundance film competition, and it went on to win the "Audience Award: Dramatic".
Luckily I had the chance to see it at the San Francisco International Film Festival this week. Both screenings were sold out early on but I managed to get a ticket from a friend. I loved it. It is a beautiful, luscious, sensual and sexually charged drama, done artfully and tastefully. It is More >
Mehrnoosh, a new voice in the Persian pop music6
I am generally not a huge fan of Persian pop music except some old timers like Dariush, Farhad (RIP), Googoosh, Haydeh (RIP), among few others, many of whom have been performing since before the 1979 revolution.
Among the newer pop singers I like the Iran-based Mohsen Chavoshi with melancholic love songs. The rapper, Shahin Najafi who is based in Europe, has got powerful social/political lyrics, though it is not really pop music.
And of course we have the SF Bay Area based Kiosk lead by Arash Sobhani, with his insightful social and political songs. But again in terms of style of music they More >
Meehan Ensemble: Fresh sounds in the Bay Area Persian music scene0
At the end of June 2010, shortly after my move to the San Francisco Bay Area, I had the opportunity to attend a Persian classical music concert by the local group Meehan Ensemble. I was up for a very pleasant surprise — a beautifully arranged performance with all original compositions. It was also a very a well-rehearsed and well-organized concert that I enjoyed very much.
Faraz Minooei, who along with Naser Sheikhzadegan, co-founded Meehan Ensemble in 2008, dedicated the concert to the great santur virtuoso Parviz Meshkatian, who passed away in 2009. Faraz also announced that the group would More >
Golshifteh Farahani & her song Sokoot2
The beautiful and capable Iranian actress, Golshifteh Farahani, has appeared in movies such as
Santoori (2007, in Persian) and "Body of Lies" (2008, co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio), following which the cleric-run Iranian government banned her from travel outside of Iran. Once she got out, she never returned and currently lives in Paris. Her more recent film is "About Elly" (2009) by the Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, which won several awards.
Golshifteh has also done some music work. She plays piano quite well and in fact played the piano in movie Santouri. She also did More >
An old Pink Floyd song covered green for Iran4
Last week I heard of an interesting new video music that emerged from Canada. The famous Pink Floyd song, Another Brick in the Wall, written by the great Roger Waters in 1979, is now reworked and covered by Blurred Vision, a band of two young Iranian brothers, Sepp and Solh in Toronto. The famous line in the original song, "Hey. teacher, leave us kids alone" is replaced with "Hey, ayatollah, leave those kids alone". The cover is put to quite a telling video that shows a mullah and the security forces chasing after and beating the young protesters in Iran. The video is directed by the Iranian More >
Shajarian, with new sounds & a touch of green1
The legendary Iranian vocalist and composer, ostad (maestro) Mohammad Reza Shajarian has been a prominent name in the Persian traditional music scene since early 1960s. He is widely acknowledged as one of the best and most popular among Iranians. He has also received international awards and recognition, including UNESCO Golden Picasso Medal (1999) and Mozart medal (2006), and two Grammy Best World Music nominations (2004 and 2006).
As a child I remember my mom listening to him and watching his performances in TV. But not having any musical training nor More >
Hamed Nikpay and his new album0
Hamed Nikpay's concert tour for his new album All is Calm is coming up in LA (Oct. 2009). I met Hamed a few years back in the San Francisco Bay Area shortly after he had arrived from Iran. Hamed is a talented multi-instrumentalist playing Iranian string instruments like setar, but he is also a vocalist with a pleasant voice.
Although Hamed is trained in the traditional Persian music, he's a breath of fresh air with his own unique touch, his choice of wonderful modern Persian poetry that he adopts for his songs, and fusion of traditional Persian music with More >


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Pentas Project (Malaysia) + Makhampom (Thailand) 马来西亚+泰国剧场合作交流计划
平台计划(马来西亚)+Makhampom (泰国)
workshop 001
"Let The Body Talk" a movement & text workshop
An introduction to Makhampom's intercultural physical performance style through a group devised process. Through a series of Makhampom's physical theatre games and warm-up, participants will develop a collection of body shapes that, through group process, will be the basis of creating short performance.
透过团体的活动,向参与者介绍 Makhampom 的跨文化肢体表演风格。指导老师将以一系列的 Makhampom 肢体剧场游戏以及热身活动,引导参与者发展出一套身体语言,并将它发展成一个简短的演出。
This workshop is good for dancer, mover, actor and non-actor
Date : 20th April 2008
Time : 10am~1pm and 2pm~5pm (totally 6 hours)
Number of participant : 15 people
Venue : KLPac ( to be confirm)
Fees : RM 150
workshop 002
"Theatre for youth development workshop"
Thailand Makhampom theatre's mytho;ogy for actor and non-actor
泰国 Makhampom剧团给演员和非演员的训练。
The Makhampom Theatre Group began working in 1980, applying theatre process for community cultural development. In conducting a dual program of production-oriented development work, Makhampom has developed an extensive toolkit of activities that it now applies in various contexts. Makhampom currently had four streams-performance, Community, Education and International Programs - through which the theatre praxis is applied.
Makhampom 剧团自1980年起,积极把剧场艺术带入社区文化的建设。多年来,剧团朝制作演出和投入社会文化活动作双线发展,也因此发展出一组活动的工具箱,应用在不同的内容上面。 Makhampom剧团目前的活动以剧场为主轴,分成4个主要面向,演出、社区、教育以及国际交流。
This workshop will introduce several of the performance, educational and community-based approaches of Makhampom through an integrated, participatory workshop. This will include activities designed for young people in addressing localizaed themes and issues through theatre based execises, followed by series of group-based theatre-devising process. The exercises will include theatre games, social mapping, physical storytelling, and experiential body-based devising work. At the completion of the workshop the participants will also prepare a showcase of performance material deriving from the workshop.
此工作坊将透过密集的参与性活动,向参与者介绍 Makhampom 其中一些有关演出、教育以及社区的理念。这包括为青少年依据本土性的主题和问题而设计,以戏剧为主体的活动,如剧场游戏、用身体来说故事、寻找社会议题以及感知身体等,此工作坊将以参与者从上课内容发展出来的演出作结束。
This workshop is good for theatre workers and educators applying theatre in the dual function of product and process. The facilitator will take you through a series of workshop exercises as an experience in Makhampom's theatre approach.
Date: 19th April 2008
Time: 10am~1pm and 2pm~5pm
Number of participant : 15 people
Venue : KLPac (to be confirm)
Fees: RM 150
Mr. Pradit (Tua) Prasartthong
is Makhampom's secretary general and most senior member, joining Makhampom in 1982. For over a decade he has been director and visionary of the group. He is renowned for his work in the fusion of traditional and contemporary theatre styles and was recently awarded by the Ministry of Culture as Thailand's leading national contemporary performing artist. He is trained in classical and contemporary performance and applies these skills together with his TCCD experience, as facilitator, director, dancer, actor and dramaturge. He has recently returned from fellowship in USA and is involved in several international collaborations.
Mr. Pradit(Tua) Prasartthong 是 Makhampom剧团的秘书长以及最资深的成员。10年以来,他都是剧团的导演和支柱。他以结合传统和当代的剧场元素而闻名,最近更获得泰国文化部颁发泰国当代表演艺术家奖。他同时也是一位导演、舞者、演员、戏剧家以及老师。他刚刚完成了他在美国获得的奖学金计划,也曾经参与多个国际性的剧场合作计划。
link : Makhampom
For more information and registration please call
012-2661579 / 012-2744292 / 012-6071318 / 016-2084449
email : firstname.lastname@example.com
organised by: Pentas Project Theatre Project 平台计划
supported by: HSBC in the Arts


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A raft of Department of Transport and Main Roads works – the Cairns Significant Projects – is rolling out in far north Queensland over the next five years.
Bruce Highway-Cairns Southern Access Corridor—Stage 4: Kate St to Aumuller St
Construction of this $135 million project expected to begin mid 2018, with completion forecast for mid 2021.
Jointly funded on a 80:20 basis by the Federal and Queensland governments, this project extends north from Kate St to Aumuller St near the Port of Cairns and wharf precinct. It includes extra lanes for a 2.3km section, widening the Bruce Highway from four to six lanes.
At Chinaman Creek, the northbound bridge will be removed and replaced with a new three-lane bridge. The existing southbound bridge will be widened to three lanes.
Works will also include upgrades to the Lyons St and Aumuller St intersections, with additional turning lanes to improve traffic flow.
An average of 133 direct jobs will be supported over the life of the project, according to a department spokeswoman.
Smithfield Bypass project
The $152 million Smithfield Bypass project, funded by the Queensland Government, is on track for construction to start late 2018, with completion forecast for late 2020.
The project scope in the concept design includes:
- bypass route continuity between the Captain Cook Highway (CCH), at Yorkeys Knob Rd Roundabout and McGregor Rd Roundabout
- upgrading Yorkeys Knob roundabout with a signalised intersection to cater for the addition of the bypass route traffic
- northbound left-off only exit ramp from the bypass route at Cattana Rd
- upgrading the Cairns Western Arterial Rd (CWAR) roundabout with a signalised double right turn from CCH onto CWAR
- exit and entry ramp to the proposed future designated road at the northern end of the bypass route connecting to McGregor Road
- two-lane overpass at McGregor Rd roundabout
- wide centre line treatment for improved safety
- an off-road cycle path.
The department estimates an average of 115 direct jobs will be supported over the life of the project.
"We are working with two shortlisted tenderers, through an early contractor involvement process for the project,"the spokeswoman said.
"This allows the tenderers to collaborate with us and propose 'value for money' innovations and changes to the concept design during the preliminary design phase.
"At the end of the process, there will be two submissions, with the successful party being awarded the design and construct contract."
Bruce Highway – Cairns Southern Access Corridor – Stage 3: Edmonton to Gordonvale
A total of $481 million has been committed to this project, jointly funded on an 80:20 basis by the Federal and Queensland governments.
Construction is expected to start mid to late 2019, with completion forecast for mid-2022.
The 10km duplication project, extending the four-lane highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale, is expected to support an average of 466 direct jobs over its life.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads spokeswoman said an industry briefing session was held in Cairns in August with civil construction and engineering industry representatives on tender processes and opportunities for local businesses during the construction of the Cairns Significant Projects.
More information about proposed major roadworks, tenders and contracts can be found on the TMR webpage at www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/Business-with-us/Tenders-and-contracts


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Moms, how many decisions do you make in a day? A while back, researchers at Cornell University* found that people make more than 200 decisions about food alone. Just. Food.
How about an average mother on a daily basis? Yep, I am thinking the same thing. Some mothers put forth so much effort into everything that they exhaust themselves. Why do we do this?
Decision-making for moms...stress strategies
Suppose you gave yourself an early Mother's Day Gift—simplify your efforts and your decision-making with the DEF Scale. DEF stands for Daily Ease of Functioning.
This stress strategies scale may seem basic—but everything in life can be based on it. A score of 1 means that the amount of energy, effort, and time required is minimal. A score of 10 represents the highest possible level of complication.
Everything you do falls somewhere on the DEF Scale
The only question is where. Which bank should you use? Which pants should you buy for your 5-year-old? What should you serve your guests for dinner on Friday night?
These are all examples of decision-making for moms that can be addressed using the DEF Scale. Pick the bank that you're going to drive by all the time anyway, not the one across town. Buy the dark pants that aren't going to show stains that you'll have to work to get rid of. Grill some flank steak, instead of trying out that complicated homemade sushi recipe for the first time. In other words, whenever possible, choose tasks with DEF scores of 1, 2, and 3 rather than 8, 9, and 10.
I'm not saying that you shouldn't recycle, or you shouldn't go out of your way to make a fancy birthday cake if that's your preference. What I am suggesting is that you can consciously and smartly choose to free yourself from some of the stress of motherhood—if you use the DEF Scale for decision-making. It's a way to strategize and smartly reduce your efforts to help make the most of your time.
My friend, Marnie, and I challenged each other to use the DEF Scale. Marnie said it made her life a little easier.
The DEF Scale and Score is a unique way of taking care of yourself, and it isn't just for moms. After a while, this kind of thinking becomes automatic. I have received tons of positive feedback from others about the scale. Users report it is a major stress reduction tool in their lives. Of course, you could use it in other aspects of your life as well.
Try it and see what you think. Let us know your results.
Take care,
Cherilynn Veland, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker. She has 20+ years experience in counseling individuals, couples and families. Her book, Stop Giving It Away, can be purchased through Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Please visit her website at www.stopgivingitaway.com or visit her Facebook page at Stop Giving It Away. She welcomes questions, and you can ask them on the website or via email at email@example.com.


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How Fashion Editors REALLY Eat: A Who What Wear Food Diary
More so than with other professions, you can sort of read a particular fashion editor's style, preferences, and status by the clothes she chooses. One thing that fashion editors tend to keep very hush-hush, though, is what they're eating.
Aside from the occasional Instagram pic of french fries and avocado toast (many of which are snapped via the hilarious Instagram account You Did Not Eat That), editors don't do a ton of advertising of their diets. Which is why it's of particular interest that our sister site, Byrdie, delved into Who What Wear's own editors' daily eating routines—from breakfast to lunch to snacks to drinks. Everything.
From eggs and salsa on toast (shown above in a snap from our editorial director Kat Collings) to a heaping helping of truffle fries, as it turns out, our editors eat quite robustly. Head to Byrdie to see everything Who What Wear editors eat on a daily basis!


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I woke up to the sound of my little guy puking this morning. Lovely, right? :/ I'm very thankful that he at least slept in until 9am and actually made it to the bathroom. Cleanup is less painful that way. I've been known to throw bed sheets directly into the garbage rather than have to deal with trying to launder them. Seriously, one of the worst parts about parenting is puking kids.
Into the tub he went.
Surely this HAS to be the last flu of the winter. Right? Right?!
All is peaceful and calm now. The puker is resting comfortably and the girls are busy crafting and playing on the computer. I'm sipping my chai tea with honey and enjoying the calmness. It's a gorgeous, sunny day and no amounting of puking can dampen my mood - as long as they get it in the bucket and not on the rug anyway :)
Today is the beginning of a fresh, exciting new year! I look back on 2011 with fondness and gratefulness. SO many amazing things happened that really pushed me to grow and see things in a whole new light.
To continue on this journey, I signed up for Susannah Conway's Unravelling e-course a month ago - it was an early Christmas present to myself :) This 8 week course is all about taking the time to appreciate the beauty around you and getting in touch with how you see the world and yourself. It's about greater self awareness and telling your story. There are weekly photo assignments, writing exercises, a Flickr group and discussion board. Just my cup of tea :)
This course is the perfect excuse to take some time for myself. 'Nurturing and nourishing soul time' is how Susannah describes it. I think everybody could use a little of that :) However, Unravelling will be a pretty intense, personal journey so I won't be sharing much about it on my blog. It's a secret :) This, just like my nightly candlelit bubble baths, is something just for me.
Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to my mom! ♥


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Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
National Statements of Learning
Pathways to VCE, VCE VET and VCAL
Information and communications technology (ICT) is the hardware and software that enables data to be digitally processed, stored and communicated. ICT can be used to access, process, manage and present information; model and control events; construct new understanding; and communicate with others.
ICT, an interdisciplinary domain, focuses on providing students with the tools to transform their learning and to enrich their learning environment. The knowledge, skills and behaviours identified for this domain enable students to:
- develop new thinking and learning skills that produce creative and innovative insights
- develop more productive ways of working and solving problems individually and collaboratively
- create information products that demonstrate their understanding of concepts, issues, relationships and processes
- express themselves in contemporary and socially relevant ways
- communicate locally and globally to solve problems and to share knowledge
- understand the implications of the use of ICT and their social and ethical responsibilities as users of ICT.
Learning in this domain enables students to focus on the task to be accomplished rather than on the technology they are using to do the work. Through the selection and application of appropriate equipment, techniques and procedures, they process data and information skilfully to create information products in forms that are meaningful for themselves and their audience. These products effectively demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the concepts, issues, relationships and processes that are the subject of the task.
Students are provided with tools and strategies to monitor learning patterns and problem solving strategies. This provides a sound foundation for transforming personal learning. They gain an understanding of Internet protocols and strategies for exchanging information, which enables them to share and challenge their own and other people's ideas and solutions with a global audience.


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Think lake living can't get any better? Then you haven't seen this one-of-a-kind cottage home, which offers private frontage on not one, but TWO remarkable freshwater lakes. Spend the morning fishing for pike and bass among the lily pads of pristine Celery Bay, then hop on your jet ski for an afternoon exploring the 450 acres of all-sports Spider Lake and its intricate network of five wooded islands. It's easy enough to entertain family and friends, with 5 comfy bedrooms, a spacious kitchen even chefs can appreciate, and plenty of space to gather in the living and family rooms for a game of Pictionary or a night of movies on the sofa. That's assuming you ever come inside from lounging on the expansive deck perched over Spider Lake or toasting marshmallows while sharing stories around the lakeside fire pit. And though you'll feel worlds away in this forested retreat, Traverse City's a mere 10 minutes out when you're in need of a fridge restock, a festival to attend, or a winery to tour. It's the perfect Up North spot to unwind for the summer or on weekends, but you may just want to stay all year.
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