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You would think this question would be an easy question to answer when talking about the PCI standards because anything that processes, stores or transmits cardholder data is in-scope for PCI compliance.
However, the nuances in the implementation of technological solutions do not always allow a black and white answer. Here are some of the most common in-scope issues we seem to come across.
Defining The Cardholder Data Environment
The first step in any PCI assessment is determining the extent of an organization's cardholder data environment (CDE). However, it should come to no surprise to anyone that defining an organization's CDE can be difficult even in the smallest of organizations.
The first question is who is responsible for defining the CDE? Until the release of the PCI DSS v2.0, this was not clear, but had always been implicitly defined by the PCI SSC and the card brands as the responsibility of the organization, not the QSA. The QSA's role is to take the CDE definition provided by the organization and confirm that the CDE definition is accurate based on the QSA's assessment work.
The next question that inevitably comes up is how does an organization prove that its CDE is its CDE? There are a variety of things an organization can do to define their CDE.
The first thing to do is to document the cardholder data flow. This effort should define all of the applications involved as well as which applications actually store cardholder data. Once the data flow is defined, then an organization should develop a network diagram that documents all of the firewalls, routers, switches, access points, servers and other network devices and how they are architected.
The final step in proving the extent of the CDE is for the organization to scan their entire network to confirm that cardholder data is not stored anywhere outside of the CDE. For organizations that have invested in data loss prevention (DLP) technology, it usually means setting their DLP solution to look at all computers on their network and determine if any unencrypted cardholder data exists anywhere outside of the proposed CDE.
However, some DLP solutions have not capability to look at data stored in databases, so just because you have a DLP solution does not mean you have searched everything.
For those organizations that do not have a DLP solution, the process is the same but possibly a bit more complicated. For organizations that have a budget, they can license GroundLabs' Enterprise Recon utility to scan their network and databases.
For smaller organizations, GroundLabs also has Card Recon that it licenses on a number of PCs/servers basis. There are also free or open source utilities available such as Spider from Cornell University, SENF from the University of Texas and CCSRCH from Sourceforge.
I personally prefer Spider from Cornell as I think it finds the fewest false positives of the three free utilities. However, none of these utilities can scan a database and find cardholder data stored in a database. And just so we are clear, all of these utilities are no absolute guarantee that an organization has truly found all cardholder data they may have stored on systems. But, it is better than have done nothing.
For organizations that are not using a utility that understands database scanning, there is a manual way to conduct your assessment. Unload any credit card account number (PAN) fields as well as all comment fields into a CSV or similar file format and then use whatever utility you are using to scan those files for cardholder data.
Networks and Managed Service Providers
Networks that are used to transmit cardholder data in the clear are always in scope – no exceptions. Where things seem to get confusing for people is when encryption is brought into the mix. However, going back to the original definition, if cardholder data is in the clear, then that portion of the network is in-scope. But, believe it or not, this just creates more confusion and arguments.
The bottom line is that any network encryption endpoints are also always in-scope. That is a statement that I have almost come to blows over more than once with managed service providers (MSP) that thought their devices and network were totally out of scope because of encryption.
In a lot of these instances, the MSP is the one managing the encryption keys and since they managed those endpoints and the related encryption keys, those endpoints are in-scope for PCI compliance and so are the MSP's policies, standards and procedures for managing those devices (Requirements 1, 2 and 4) and keys (requirements 3.5 and 3.6).
"But the cardholder data is encrypted," is the common refrain from the MSP. Agreed. But a QSA still needs to gauge compliance for the endpoints, not the connectivity between the endpoints.
However, MSPs argue that the endpoints are also out of scope because of encryption. That would be right if someone other than the MSP managed the encryption keys. Another battle QSAs run across is about MPLS networks.
At this year's PCI Community Meeting, the question of MPLS networks being private was brought up and discussed. What the PCI SSC and the card brands told QSAs is that it is up to the QSAs to confirm that the networks are in fact private. That means that QSAs are going to have to examine the configuration of the endpoint routers to ensure that the MPLS network is in fact private.
I can tell you that this will put QSAs in a battle with a number of carriers who treat their MPLS networks and their configuration as intellectual property. I can tell you from personal experience that these battles to get carriers to reveal their configurations can become very contentious and downright ugly.
The bottom line is that a lot of MSPs do not agree with their activities being in-scope and they refuse to allow an assessment of their environment where their activities are in-scope. In those instances, we have no choice but to mark the client as not having those requirements in place.
I have constantly asked MSPs that fight us to explain why the MSP is not responsible when the client cannot respond to the requirement because the MSP performs that function? More often than I would like to admit, we get the "trust us" response. In a few instances, I have been told that, "The PCI SSC and card brands never meant it to be treated that way."
Really? Because in QSA training the PCI SSC has been very consistent on the explanation of what is in-scope and MSPs are in-scope if they perform functions that are required to comply with the PCI standards. While the majority of MSPs have come to this realization, there are still holdouts out there that still refuse to cooperate.
Applications that process, store or transmit cardholder data are always in-scope – period. I think everyone understands that statement; however, it is the nuances within applications that create the problems.
In today's integrated application environment, it is no wonder that determining what applications are in-scope is difficult, if not impossible. Most organizations have gotten out of the complete application development game and are now in the application package integration game.
As a result, organizations are relying more and more on the application package vendors to understand data flow, particularly cardholder data flow. While the PA-DSS process has greatly helped in getting data flow diagrams, there are still a lot of credit card processing applications where the data flow diagram is just not supplied.
Then we have "middleware" that further obscures things. Middleware reformats information streams so that one application package can communicate with another application package. The biggest problem with middleware comes from the fact that a lot of application integration teams are not really sure as to whether the cardholder data is in cleartext or encrypted.
The other problem we have encountered with middleware is the lack of security surrounding the administration consoles of the middleware. Most middleware consoles are browser-based and can be accessed by anyone on the network. Worse yet, a lot of these consoles can have serious security issues that make then susceptible to compromise.
Hopefully this explains the most common issues we see with scoping PCI assessments. If you have any situations where you question scoping, please share them with the group and hopefully we can explain what is in-scope and what is not in-scope.
Cross-posted from PCI Guru


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January 31, 2014
Fantasy Players to Avoid
Second Basemen
For previous editions of this series, click below:
The BP Fantasy Staff doesn't want your dreams of fantasy success to become a hellish reality of mediocrity in the standings this season. So, maybe don't draft these guys. You can do better. You deserve better.
Jose Altuve, Astros
Matt Carpenter, Cardinals
Howie Kendrick, Angles
Daniel Murphy, Mets
Brandon Phillips, Reds
Rickie Weeks, Brewers
Kolten Wong, Cardinals
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I really expected to see Gordon Beckham's name here...He burned me last year, but I still have him on the cheap...I expected you to talk me out of it...Rats...
Jan 31, 2014 08:03 AM
Craig Goldstein
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I implore you to avoid using Gordon Beckham
Jan 31, 2014 09:16 AM
Was thinking the same thing on Carpenter vs Walker as well as Altuve. It's an early draft, but this 13 team mixed saw Carpenter go in the 6th, Altuve in the 7th & Walker in the 19th -- that's crazy. Although an auction, especially an only league auction, would likely result in more similar valuation for the 3 players
Jan 31, 2014 08:56 AM
Really narrows the 2b field in NL leagues. Guess I'll save my money for OF.
Jan 31, 2014 10:30 AM
I understand the point about Carpenter benefiting from a loaded offense, and certainly everyone is anticipating some regression, particularly in his BA. But he hit 55 doubles and 7 triples (along with 11 HRs), putting yourself in scoring position 66 times (and plating yourself another 11) is going to yield high run totals regardless of how the guys behind you hit.
Jan 31, 2014 12:46 PM
I agree and would add that his added 3B eligibility could come in very handy over the course of a long season.
Jan 31, 2014 13:41 PM
Craig Goldstein
BP staff
Of course. He's still going to be plenty valuable and score a bunch of runs. That's not at issue. But scoring 100 runs and scoring 126 runs are very different things. He outscored the next highest guy by about 15%. That makes a huge difference when it comes down to what is separating several players. If his team doesn't hit .364 or whatever it was with RISP it affects his value. It doesn't mean he's not worth having or that he's not a great option. He is, but given the overall cost, I think there will be better value out there.
Jan 31, 2014 14:19 PM
You forgot Anthony Rendon!
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Inspired by London's New Romantics and the legendary Benneton campaigns of the 1980s, Libertines sees hair coloured using bright monochromic hues (a fresh take on the vivid craze) and styled in Beauty Underground's signature look of multiple textures and editorial styling. The make-up takes inspiration from Adam Ant but pushes the idea further with asymmetric colours and shapes.
Ph: John Rawson
Make-Up/Stylist: BU Make-up
Stylist: Mona Lucero
A camera is like a window to a world; its ability to capture the pure essence of someone, to expose their true personality. The images it produces allow the viewer an insight into that person, a glimpse of who they are deep down.
Ph: Joan Crisol
Make-up: Jose Garcia Peluqueros
Stylist: Antonio Bordera
Model: Krys Pasiecznik
Part of his exploration of contemporary Paris fashion, Parisian Couture explores the shapes, textures and designs of haute couture with hair that
reflects the diverse looks and styles of leading fashion houses.
Ph: Desmond Murray
Make-Up: Jo Sugar
Stylist: Deanne Lewis
SALÓN LOOK International Image and Integral Aesthetics Exhibition is moving its next edition to 22-24 October 2021
SALÓN LOOK and IFEMA is already preparing new online communication and marketing actions and services, as well as planning next year's edition and studying new projects that allow the sector to be revitalised and reactivated.
The decision has been reached with the Organising Committee, with the aim of being able to hold the exhibition in a more stable environment ensuring the success of participants.
The dates for Salón Look 2021 will be from 22 to 24 October, and it will offer a commercial, promotional and business-oriented space, as well as an interesting programme of activities worthy of an event like this, which, in its last edition, included over 1,200 brands and received more than 66,000 professional visitors.
Tones that make you look; tones that make you stare. Their daring colours and bold cuts make these styles stand out from the crowd. This collection demonstrates that even the fiercest of cuts can still be feminine by using vibrant colours to offset the harshness. For those who want to be more than just a number, for those who want to be unique!
Ph David Arnal
Make - up: Wilder Rodríguez
Stylist: Aaron Gil
This collection is inspired by a night at the Carnival – the strong colours, neon signs, energy and exciting life of live street show fair. Precision and textured haircuts combined with strong vivid colours are then enhanced by bright styling with deliberate pale make-up of faces caught in the bright nighttime carnival lights.
Ph: John Rawson
Make-Up: Lan Grealis
Stylist: Jared Green
SAVE THE DATE: October 11th 20.00 GMT
Collection de coiffures - de mariées. Un véritable Hymne à l'Amour aux travers des époques et des mythes.
Hairstyling : Eric SAMMARTANO & Laurent LEGAL
Ph: Daniel PISTER
It's the number one Netflix show in the world right now. Here's why Ratched is the most horrifying thing to watch on Netflix RN...
Find put the latest hair collection, called "The Black", made by "Carolina Rosenberger " international hairstylist from SK.
Ph: Jan Varchola
Make-Up: Zuzana Suszter
At the start of 2020, no one could have predicted what was to come. With rumblings of a new virus in Asia at the end of last year, it wasn't until February until cases started to appear in Europe.
By the beginning of March, the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic and by the end of the month, the whole world had closed down. For global companies such as TONI&GUY, the shutdown of the world's economies brought challenges never seen before. "TONI&GUY is 57 years old and we have survived and thrived through recessions, but this was completely different. It has brought challenges we have never experienced and forced us to look at the business in a way that was unprecedented," explains global creative director, Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck.
CEO Nigel Darwin joined the company at the start of 2019 and says initially it wasn't clear how big Coronavirus was going to be. "We've had instances in Asia with Sars and Mers before, but once things began to grow in Italy, it became clear this wasn't like anything we had seen before.
"Normal ways of working were no longer appropriate; we had to change our leadership and communication. Our focus is usually planning three or five years ahead; this changed to focusing on the tomorrow. Our number one concern was our communication with our teams, their mental and emotional health."
Sacha, who worked closely with father and founder Toni Mascolo from the age of 17, used her knowledge to analyse the business and bring the community together. "While it was a scary time, it was also exciting," she says. "We immediately set up groups and zoom calls with our partners and teams, sharing experiences and learning from each other. "
As we came out of lockdown and into reopening, Nigel explains how they had to manage expectations. "We knew nothing would be black and white so we had to make some assumptions for us to begin planning to reopen. We want TONI&GUY and the industry to come out of this stronger than ever."
Cos Sakkas, international artistic director and nominee for British Hairdresser of the Year, UK
"We were quite late to lockdown in the UK but we knew it was coming. We had seen the effects of Coronavirus on our salons in Asia and Europe and knew we were next. However, it didn't make it any easier. We suddenly went from being fully booked in the academy to being empty and clients not travelling to salons. And no one expected us to be isolating for quite so long! For us, the most important thing was to make sure all our teams were OK – there was a lot of uncertainty and fear and we spent the first few days making sure furlough was in place and people felt safe. "
Bill Watson, educational director for TONI&GUY Asia
"We have had virus warnings from China in the past, but we soon realised this was different. While face masks are the norm here, our main priority was to protect our teams and get the correct PPE.
Bronwyn Illingworth, director TONI&GUY New Zealand
We had 72 hours' notice before lockdown but our prime minister, We had some support from the Government so apart from negotiating rents and loss of earnings, it wasn't too challenging. We did some marketing on tips and hair hacks and kept everything upbeat and positive. We did this as a team and came up with
Jose Boix, head of TONI&GUY Spain
"Lockdown was announced on 13 March and initially the Spanish Government wanted salons to stay open because we were considered key to society. However, it wasn't long before we realised we were going through a big health scare and clients were staying home, so it didn't make sense to open. The lockdown has been very difficult for some people – many people were depressed and the uncertainty of jobs, families and the economy effected a lot of people"
Charity Cheah, co-founder TONI&GUY Italy
From the outset, we made sure we connected with our team and our clients – we constantly communicated in a positive and empathetic way and helped them navigate the ever-changing scenarios. We offered daily tips on how to care for their hair at home through virtual consultations, video tutorials, weekly Instagram Lives and focused on how to stay positive and centered. For our team we offered daily digital training and regular business zoom meetings and we were constantly connected with the global team. We were in lockdown for two and half months so we used this time constructively to strengthen their training needs with cutting and styling sessions, consultation skills and updating their education and soft skill needs so they felt that they would come back stronger than ever. The biggest challenge for us was bridging the physical distance between clients and hairdressers and we made it a priority to keep these relationships alive. We kept everyone connected and well-supported through various social media platforms.
As a global company we have fostered stronger relationships in our network, our team and our clients. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow, both with our clients and also as a global team. It has all been an opportunity to expand and this has definitely made us more resilient and united!
Kílian Garrigós, Miguel Silva, Inna Lipkovich ❤ ES (Hairstylists), Amour Tout Court ( 3 photos) New Hair Collection
Find put the latest hair collection, called "Amour Tout Court ", made by " Alexander Kiryliuk - SK STYLE BARCELONA " international hairstylist from ES
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Ph: David Arnal
Make - up: Natalya Sidorova
Stylist: Strekoza
Accessories: Vedovka
Backstage Ph: Evgenia Muzheva
Retouching: Javier Villalabeitia
4 post lockdown trends your clients will want to try.
Hair: Akin Konizi - hob academy
È appena iniziata la settimana della moda di Milano e già possiamo immaginare lovers e addetti ai lavori che, come tante formichine, corrono da una parte all'altra della città, da una presentazione a una sfilata (per quelle che saranno a porte aperte) e viceversa. Nell'attesa di essere uno splendido umarell per -magari- alternare l'ammirazione di un cantiere a questo colorato spettacolo, quasi pirotecnico, di eccentriche figure in movimento, ritorniamo alla nostra realtà e vediamo su quali posti possiamo contare per lavorare qualche ora o, perché no, per la giornata intera, nelle diverse zone di Milano. Da Porta Romana a Bovisa, dai Navigli a Città Studi, approfittiamo di questo mini-viaggio negli spazi coworking per scoprire più da vicino la capitale della moda, spingendoci al di fuori del centro (siamo a Milano, le distanze non dovrebbero spaventarci).
21 Way of Living, Via Enrico Nöe 24, Zona Città Studi Hanno regalato una nuova piazza a Milano, in un momento complicato in cui, più del solito, lo spazio ha un significato e un valore senza confini. Basterebbe questo per innamorarsi di 21WOL, che costruisce la sua identità su una sapiente base alberghiera (offre 120 camere di design), ma che sposta il cuore su un concetto molto più significativo. L'atmosfera internazionale si fonde con quella di quartiere per favorire nuove connessioni, riabilitando il significato della (spesso abusata) parola community, che qui diventa un vero e proprio valore. 21WOL è un hotel, ma anche coliving, bistrot e, ovviamente, coworking con la possibilità di usufruire di uffici chiusi e spazi aperti nell'ampia corte interna, un locus amoenus arricchito da un programma di eventi tra cui talks, concerti acustici e presentazioni.
Coffice, Via Olona 11, Zona Centro "Lavorare, studiare, giocare, condividere progetti e passioni". Questo spazio visto da fuori sembrerebbe un caffè dall'arredamento minimal con muri bianchi e atmosfera rilassata, ma in realtà è un coworking dove si può passare del tempo (pagando a ore) con una formula buffet che include spuntini dolci e salati a volontà (alla fine mancano 9 mesi alla prova costume..) e ovviamente caffè, caffè, caffè.
Combo, Ripa di Porta Ticinese 83, Zona Navigli Affacciato sui Navigli, Combo sembrerebbe la naturale evoluzione della tipica casa di ringhiera milanese (con serra) che è stato in passato: permane l'atmosfera calda e raccolta di vicinato di una volta (molto diverso da quello che oggi finge di non vederti per evitare il saluto), si aggiunge l'offerta di un'ospitalità che non si esaurisce nell'ostello di oltre 200 posti letto, ma assume la sua forma più significativa nelle attività culturali, radio show (perché Combo ha anche una sua radio sempre on air) ed eventi aperti al pubblico, che fanno di questo spazio un crocevia di idee ed espressioni artistiche. Le formule di coworking prevedono 3 diverse offerte che includono servizio di caffetteria: da 4 ore, full day e full day + lunch.
Ostello Bello Grande, Via Roberto Lepetit 33, Zona Stazione Centrale Arrivi a Milano, esci dalla Stazione Centrale e lo trovi subito lì, a darti il benvenuto. L'Ostello Bello Grande, già dal nome si capisce, ti accoglie sorridente come se fosse un colorato personaggio di Miyazaki: un Totoro nostrano, ma in versione ostello, con bar e giardino pergolato, terrazza ("rooftop", per dirla alla milanese imbruttita) con BBQ al sesto piano (posto perfetto per sognare grandi cambiamenti di vita) e addirittura il ping pong. Ah, se Milano fosse tutta così. Siete qui per lavorare? Troverete sicuramente la soluzione più adatta per voi: le persone sono al centro della mission dell'Ostello e di conseguenza le proposte per gli ospiti si modellano in base alla loro esigenza, proprio come il Gattobus dello studio Ghibli.
Standards, Via Maffucci 26, Coworking a Milano in zona Bovisa - Dergano Standards è uno spazio di sperimentazione artistica e sonora che dal 2015 spinge Milano verso una profonda ricerca di nuove prospettive culturali. Animata dalle organizzazioni artistiche no profit Frequente e Terzo Paesaggio, propone performance dal vivo, workshop, mostre e ora anche coworking. È vero che il lavoro nobilita l'uomo, ma anche trovare occasione di scambio e ascolto di un possibile e altro futuro è un lusso che non possiamo permetterci di perdere, specie in momenti in cui vengono perlopiù forniti incentivi alla conservazione anziché spinte al "ripensamento", come si affermava qualche tempo fa su un editoriale de Il Post.
Talent Garden, Via Arcivescovo Calabiana 6, Zona Porta Romana - Corso Lodi I TAG nascono come veri e propri coworking che affondano le loro radici nelle community (solitamente professionisti del digitale) che vivono i loro spazi (solitamente immensi). Il Talent Garden milanese non fa eccezione, almeno per quanto riguarda le dimensioni, coprendo una superficie di quasi 8500 metri quadrati. A due passi dalla Fondazione Prada (motivo in più per cui siamo certi che passerete da queste parti), entrando nel TAG Calabiana, entrerete a far parte di un network per cui vi sentirete automaticamente stimolati e un po' più intelligenti. Come dopo aver visto Tenet.
Discard: to get rid of or dismiss something as no longer useful or desirable!There are times in life that we forget that something we now view as old, run-down or obsolete was once in its prime; a thing of beauty, iconic & something to be admired & cherished! I wanted to shoot in this old brewery in my hometown, not only because of the beauty & atmosphere that still exists there now despite its age, but also to remind myself of how alive with atmosphere it was in its day, & that life is a collection of beautiful moments in time! This collection imagery has an editorial vibe, while the styling has just a hint of nostalgia - the focus is on classically beautiful hair that is uncomplicated, simplistic & authentic.
Ph: PIXIE Bella Photography
Make-up: Sharon Fallon & Candice Chevalley
Stylist: Katie Sutton
As Daniel Levy teases a Schitt's Creek movie, here's why the Emmy award-winning show is such a vital & positive representation of LGBTQ+ relationships
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Racism is rampant on reality tv and Netflix's Million Dollar Beach House is just the tip of the iceberg
Find put the latest hair collection, called "Prive", made by " Gary Hooker & Michal Young" international hairstylist from UK
Ph: Michael Young
Make-up: Megumi
Stylist: Clare Frith
Ellen DeGeneres might have just given the worst apology of all time making us question, is she really that sorry?
Find put the latest hair collection, called " LXXXVII ", made by " Megan Panozzo " international hairstylist from AU
Ph: David Mannah
Make-up: Chereine Waddell
This collection is the first collection of this team, refers to the Japanese term dystopia, which is the starting point for the futuristic inspiration of this work. Dystopias describe a dehumanized world, with tyrannical governments that control everything, environmental disasters and other characteristics associated with the cataclysmic decline of society. In art, it has served to alert us on how contemporary societies are heading towards the new order, which has been created from the destructuring of everything human and sensible.
Ph: David Arnal
Make-up: Yos Baute
Stylist: Savior by Lu
Due to the uncertainty of social distancing measures and the general Covid—19 situation the fifth edition of the Photo Vogue Festival (PVF), organised by Vogue Italia will be mainly digital. A never seen before platform will host the exhibitions, talks and projections.
Excerpts of the exhibitions will also be displayed outdoors from October 30th until November 22nd, in the Giardini di Porta Venezia in Milan, to allow the community to interact with the works. The full exhibitions will be browsable online starting November 12, and the live events, talks, zoom parties and portfolio reviews will populate the same platform from the 19th to the 22nd of November 2020.
As every edition, the Festival will be a unique opportunity for those interested in photography, fashion and art to come into contact with a showcase of innovative photography and industry leaders, from curators to practitioners.
If any image is inherently political, so is the act of choosing and displaying them. Fashion photography is a layered and complex art form, a dream factory that is more and more predominantly the preferred stage where collective identities are played and created. With this in mind we decided to introduce for the 5th edition of Photo Vogue Festival a novel way of examining and exploring the current fashion photography panorama, by initiating a dialogue among four of its most brilliant minds.
Alexandra von Fuerst, Camila Falquez, Nadine Ijewere and Ruth Ossai are all "contemporary socially conscious fashion photographers". They are part of a new generation of artists whose aesthetics is intrinsically a hybrid of genres: in their images, fashion engages in a constant dialogue with visual arts and journalism, as well as with an introjected need to balance out the various levels of representation. The work of Alexandra, Camila, Nadine and Ruth, is imbued with issues of gender, race, womanhood, without ever being didactic or redundant - on the contrary, it is glamorous, vibrant and powerful.
They are four artists working in an industry – fashion – that is undergoing a profound journey of self-reflection and they are not mere bystanders observing the change but rather part of the main driving force.
For PVF 2020, we decided to give space to their vision, initiating a 4-way dialogue where the artists are not only the protagonists of the exhibition but also its curators.
The photographs in the exhibition, as well as the sequencing and main themes explored are therefore the result of a collaborative creation between Alexandra, Camila, Nadine and Ruth, through zoom calls, whatsapp chats and shared dropbox folders. As the curatorial process in this particular case is inextricably part of the artistic process, the exhibition will include excerpts of the dialogues between the artists.
The combination of apparently opposed elements creates a new reality, opposed to the established. It consists of creating a new order in which geometric shapes and tones are challenging, giving way to a new way of thinking
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Bill Shaikin has the latest. {L.A. Times}
Also, remember that this new ownership group does not take over just yet.
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Magic Johnson cannot become the face of the Dodgers until the sale of the closes, which is scheduled for April 30. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is set to approve the sale agreement on April 13.
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The Clippers' "other" top draft pick, Charles Smith, is averaging 18.1 pts/6.1 rbd for the maligned squad in his first three weeks. He's started every game so far, which is nice. But he's also committed either four or five fouls in every game so far, which has limited his production. That's less than nice. He's […]Please, blog, may I have some more?
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Boston's Reggie Lewis really wasn't much of a factor last season. He averaged less than 7/2/2 as a rookie. But so far this season, he's taken on a premiere spot on the bench and has been da bomb for Boston so far this season. How bomb? Pretty darn bomb. Also, am I using "bomb" correctly? […]Please, blog, may I have some more?


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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Citronette - A Classic Lemon Dressing Video Recipe as performed by an Over-Emoting Chef
The other thing I will give you a heads-up about is my presentation. Since this was one of the first video recipes where I had to introduce the topic in front of the camera, I was pretty unsure of myself, and compensated by completely overacting.
It was like Emeril Lagasse had swallowed William Shattner. It's very funny to watch a clip this old, and realize how far I have come in regard to talking in front of a camera. As some of you know, it was a long time before anyone even saw my face. If you remember the old George Clooney bio photo, then you've been visiting this blog for a while. Anyway, the asparagus is piled high this time of year, so make some citronette, and enjoy!Click here for ingredients and transcript
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Whoah, I didn't know that Sergio Leone directed your first videos for About.com! That's freakin' cool. It must've cost you a fist full of dollars!
The only thing better than the dubbed audio on the intro and outro is the delicious citronette.
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- April 17, 2008 at 12:11 AM
- Chef John said...
Thanks. Leave it to you to drop a Sergio Leone/fist full of dollars reference! You're the Dennis Miller of commentors.
- April 17, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Nice new format you've got here, definitely looks more inviting
- April 17, 2008 at 5:29 PM
love the new style in the blog :D makes total use of my widescreen :D
- April 17, 2008 at 5:30 PM
- Jairus said...
i kinda liked the dubbed intro and outro. it gave the video a smooth transition into the main content portion.
- April 17, 2008 at 6:11 PM
haha the 'two large lemons' at the beginning made me lol ... from the way you positioned them ;)
- April 23, 2008 at 5:20 AM
Chef. Is this to be stored in the fridge or at room temp? Also how long will it stay fresh? Thanks a ton for these dressings.
- July 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM
you didn't say the exact ingridiants!
so can i please have them?
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Click link under video player to get full recipe!
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Remember last year, on our other show /TUNED, we filmed a homebrew RX7 that was simply referred to as "Zero F*cks Given?" We certainly do, as it was the most viral video we've ever made, racking up a million views in just three weeks.
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Learning Index >> The Life and Work of Bernard Leach
In 1920 Leach and Muriel, together with their three children, returned to England, settling at St Ives in cornwall with the help of a grant from a local philanthropist named Frances Horn, who agreed to fund him for three years. With Shoji Hamada, a Japanese potter he brought with him, he built a climbing kiln for high temperature wares, and a round updraught kiln for earthenware and raku - a technique he introduced to the West. However, the enthusiastic welcome and success that his work had received in Japan eluded him in England, and though the pots were innovatory and new, he found it virtually impossible to make a living.


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Osaka, Japan, October 31, 2010 - Turkey improved to 2-1 with a five-set victory (25-20, 25-14, 23-25, 23-25, 17-15) over the Dominican Republic on the third day of play in Pool D at the FIVB Women's World Championship at Osaka City Municipal Gymnasium. FIVB Women's World Championship Japan 2010 official page
The 11th-ranked Dominicans started slowly and struggled for the first two sets against their 22nd-ranked foes before roaring back into the match. The loss was the third in a row for Marcos Kwiek's team who will rue their failure to convert two match points in the deciding set. Turkey's victory repeated their success over the same opponents in their one previous meeting at the 2003 World Cup – though this was rather harder-earned than that 3-0 win.Neslihan Darnel was the star performer for Turkey with a match-high 27 points while Eda Erdem and Neriman Ozsoy added 18 apiece. Prisilla Rivera was the top scorer for the Dominican Republic with 24 points.Turkey led 16-9 at the Second Technical Timeout (STT) of the first set thanks to a telling contribution from Darnel who teamed up with setter Naz Aydemir to set the tone for Mehmet Bedestenlioglu's side. Although Annerys Vargas produced a nice tip to narrow the Dominicans' deficit to two points at 22-20, Turkey eventually closed out the set 25-20.Turkey continued their dominance in the second set, taking a 16-7 lead into the STT. The Dominicans were struggling with both their communication and tactics and went down 25-14 yet the momentum changed in the third set after Kwiek changed setters, bringing in Niverka Marte. Finally discovering some consistency, they tied the set at 20-20 and took the lead on a nice block at the net. From 22-20, the Dominicans allowed the Turks to tie at 22-22 but Kwiek's team stayed out in front despite a Turkey timeout, claiming the set 25-23.The Dominican Republic now had the wind in their sails with libero Brenda Castillo and spiker Eve playing particularly well. They led 16-13 at the STT in the fourth set and although the lead changed hands several times down the stretch, it was no surprise when the Dominicans prevailed 25-23.So to the decider and Turkey were 10-8 up when the Dominican Republic took a timeout after which they responded with four straight points to take a 12-8 lead. The Turks fought back to 12-12 but got out of jail when the Dominicans failed to convert two match points. Bedestenlioglu's side took theirs to secure victory. After Monday's rest day, Turkey will play Canada next on Tuesday, while the Dominican Republic will meet China.


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John Calipari and Kentucky played dodgeball before Vandy game
If you're John Calipari and your young Kentucky team, playing without its injured star, just lost by 30 points to Tennessee and is threatening to slide off the NCAA tournament bubble, there are two ways to handle the situation.
Calipari could have gone tough, running the team through an intense practice or making them run wind sprints or forcing them to stay at the gym until everyone made 10 free throws in a row.
But Kentucky went a different path instead. On the night before the Wildcats would face off against Vanderbilt, Coach Cal organized a massive dodgeball game between the coaches and players.
The playground game was an attempt to ease the anxiety of the team before the season's homestretch. "This isn't life or death or we'd have died twice already," he said in a clip that appeared on CoachCal.com.
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The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today that the club has named Technical Director Frank Klopas as Interim Head Coach, replacing Carlos de los Cobos, effective immediately.
De los Cobos led the Fire to a 10-16-15 record, including going 1-4-6 to start the 2011 season, over the course of 41 games in 2010-2011. The former El Salvador Head Coach was hired by the Fire prior to the start of the 2010 MLS season.
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"Since the Fire has elected to move in a new direction with its coaching staff mid-season, we wanted to ensure a seamless transition by naming Frank Klopas interim head coach," said Javier Leon, Managing Director, Andell Sports. "Frank's wealth of knowledge and experience as a player, scout, technical director and coach provide an extraordinary background for him to manage the team successfully as we work towards a MLS Cup playoff spot."
Klopas, a Chicago soccer legend and member of the 1998 Fire squad that captured the MLS Cup and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, previously served as an assistant coach under Bob Bradley in 2000 following his retirement from professional soccer. In 2004, Klopas was named Head Coach and General Manager of the MISL Chicago Storm, leading them to their first playoff appearance in 2005.
"My passion and drive for this club to persevere through this transition is my top priority," said Klopas. "I believe in this team, the players and the badge and will work tirelessly to ensure the success of the team going forward."
Klopas' first match as Interim Head Coach will be when the Fire take on Seattle Sounders FC at TOYOTA PARK on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. CT (CSN).


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Should i bother with "The Wire" box set
i am soooooo far behind on my TV. almost finished watching Lost and a friend has offered me the complete box set of the wire.
i know nothing about it.
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The series TOTALLY changed. The original premise of the show started out a good mix of shock value/goofiness/satirical comedy, and then the middle seasons got even goofier, which was even better cause then it was just downright the funniest tv ever (the epitome being the episode "the red badge of gayness", in which Cartman pretends to be General Lee). After the middle seasons and from then on, the "goofy" humor has been replaced with way too much shock value/satiring of current events. I love satire comedy, and some shock value humor is good from time to time, but if that's all you got it gets boring rather quickly. And its ALL thanks to the Scott Tenorman episode, which was a funny episode, but it got really old really fast.
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Scotia Capital analyst Gus Papageougiou published another research note today outlining the upside for investors over the next few months. I sounded off on his previous report in mid-October which outlined the potential upside in RIM if the launch of BlackBerry 10 goes well. As is always the case with reports like this, the report is an exploration of scenarios.
Papageougiou does a good job of tracking & analyzing the difference between shipment volumes on BlackBerry versus sell through rates. For those unfamiliar, Research In Motion recognizes revenue on product shipped to its distribution channels (carriers, retail stores, etc). But what really matters to the long term success of the business is sales to end customers, which is called "sell through".
Here's one of the interesting points he brings up in his report: RIM is selling 50% fewer handsets from its peak level 2 years ago. But that's when you measure it based on sell-in. RIM also reports sell-through numbers each quarter, and those sales - the ones that matter in my eyes, are only down 28% from their peak.
Of course, selling prices on handsets have also dropped, which is part of what has kept unit sales alive. RIM is using price as a weapon to ensure that it still has a large (and growing) subscriber base with which it can then market BlackBerry 10.
Over the last 5 quarters, RIM shipped substantially fewer phones than its end customers bought. Last quarter alone, RIM shipped about 3 million fewer units than were activated by buyers. What does this mean? It means carrier inventory has been bleeding dry. This is absolutely normal during product cycle transitions. So if BlackBerry 10 sees reasonable demand, carriers need to rebuild inventory. This means RIM will start shipping more phones than are activated, not less.
Scotia Capital estimates that RIM could ship 18.6 million devices in Q1 fiscal 2014, which is the quarter ending May 2013 (the first full quarter of BlackBerry 10 availability). Based on their model, that level of shipments could mean very significant earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42 for the quarter. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that the market will extrapolate those kind of results and send the stock to even higher levels, should it materialize.
The US market is key to RIM's recovery, too. Looking at one of the charts in the Scotia Capital report, if my interpolation skills are of any use, it looks like Papageorgiou's estimates show that RIM still lost about 3 million subscribers in the US last quarter. Keep in mind these are just estimates, and RIM doesn't report a breakdown of subscribers by region. But if the Scotia estimates are even semi-accurate (and I have no reason to doubt them), all BlackBerry 10 needs to do is stop the bleeding in the USA and company's results will look dramatically different.
To keep things balanced, Scotia also points out that downward pressure on service fees is the single biggest risk facing the company. This is something I clearly agree with, and I've been saying it repeatedly here. So what's one more time, eh? It really is a big risk. There is no sugar coating it.
I realize that the company's COO, Kristian Tear, told Kevin in his interview that, "We will continue to have service revenues... We have discussions with the carriers on this and how we can evolve but right now as it stands, there have not been any changes there. When we have changes, we'll announce them". I'd love to find out that this means service revenues aren't going to change. But remember that RIM has publicly acknowledged the pressure facing these fees. Tear's comments shouldn't be prematurely treated as any kind of confirmation. It's pretty clear he was careful with what he said.
So there you have it. RIM might be facing a very strong Q1 (May quarter). Good news.
A new 5G BlackBerry Android smartphone with a keyboard will arrive in 2021
A new joint announcement from BlackBerry, OnwardMobility, and FIH Mobile lays out the plans for a new 5G BlackBerry Android smartphone with a physical keyboard to be brought to market in North America, and Europe within the first half of 2021.


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Veridian is a company that provides newspaper digitization services to libraries and other cultural heritage institutions. Services offered include: scanning services, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) services, software for online discovery and delivery of digitized newspapers, hosting services for online digital collections of any size, and long-term digital preservation solutions. The company's web site includes links to many of the newspaper collections that have been digitized for the libraries and other organizations. As a result, the web page is an excellent "starting point" to find many of the collections.
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The Stanford (University) Daily – Historic newspapers from 1892 – 2009 with 130,000+ newspaper pages.
Columbia Spectator Archive – College newspaper, 1877 – present with 120,000+ newspaper pages.
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Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections – Collection of 44 newspaper titles with 900,000+ newspaper pages.
Library of Virginia – Over 60 historic newspaper titles – 300,000+ newspaper pages.
California Digital Newspaper Collection – Large, busy collection utilizing crowd sourcing tools with 500,000+ newspaper pages.
Boston College – Collection of four historic newspapers with 70,000+ newspaper pages.
Indiana Digital Historic Newspapers – 40 historic state newspaper titles with 95,000+ newspaper pages.
Cambridge (Massachusetts) Public Library – Historic Cambridge newspapers, 1846 – 1923 with 60,000 newspaper pages & 50,000 index cards.
University of California, San Francisco – Weekly student newspapers beginning in 1927 with 12,000+ newspaper pages.
Kent Stater Archive – Daily student newspaper archive with 7,000+ newspaper pages.
Vassar College – Vassar College student newspapers, 1872-present with 55,000+ newspaper pages.
University of Richmond – The Collegian Newspaper Archive with 25,000+ newspaper pages.
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The Upper Hutt (New Zealand) Leader – Community newspaper archive, 1939 – 1964 with 7,500+ newspaper pages.
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Leiden University Colonial Collection – Books, collectives, and journals from the Dutch Royal Tropical Institute with 800,000+ pages.
AFB Helen Keller Archives – The world's largest collection of material about and by Helen Keller.
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Watson House Digital Archives – Records of the Irish Mission at Watson House, 1883-1954.
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Ghalieh Mahi
Fish soup from Khuzestan province
(2) King Fish steaks or any fish that can be cut into small cubes and does not fall apart easily
(4) Bunches of Cilantro
(1) Parsley and
(1) Stem of Leek
(2) Table spoon dry Fenugreek (Shanbalileh) available at most Persian stores
(1) Cup chopped fresh Garlic (if you do not like Garlic very much then cut the portion in half)
1/2 Cup tamarind (I do not like the syrupy ones sold in Persian stores) instead get the bulk one which is squared shape with seeds in it and has a sour and tangy taste (we want authentic tasting ghalieh, right?). Remove the seeds and soak them in two tablespoon of warm water.
Salt and pepper to taste
(1) Teaspoon fish sauce: optional
(3) Cups of warm water
Chop the fresh vegetables well and sauté them with two table spoon of either Olive oil, grape seed oil (my choice) or any oil you prefer on low heat. Keep mixing the vegetables with a wooden spoon. Add the dry Fenugreek and continue to sauté until your vegetables permeate the smell of Ghorme Sabzi! Add the tamarind, salt and pepper and then turn the knob on low heat. Add the warm water and put the lid on until you are finished with the next step.
In another pan heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the chopped garlic and after a few minutes remove the garlic and place it in a small dish aside. Sautee cubed fish for a few minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the sautéed garlic to the cooking ghalieh and if you like you can add the 1 tablespoon fish sauce. set your timer for 45 minute and let the ghlaieh cook on low heat. After 45 minutes add the cubed fish and let it cook for an additional half an hour.
I suggest that you taste it throughout the process because depending on your taste you may want to add addition amount of tamarind or garlic if you want to. Well let me know how it turns out. Perhaps I will have a better future as a cook than a writer (not! I do not cook more than twice a year).


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Greeks are fast departing Metro Vancouver. So are Dutch, Italians, Poles and Germans.
The number of Metro Vancouver residents born in these European countries is rapidly declining, according to the recently released 2011 census National Household Survey.
But these national groups are quickly being replaced in greater numbers – mostly by newcomers from Asia, especially Saudi Arabia, Khazakstan, Myanmar, the Philippines, Iran, India and China.
In addition, a significant number of new immigrants have been arriving in the city who were born outside Asia, particularly in Brazil, the United States and the Republic of Ireland.
In Metro Vancouver, a near-record 45 per cent of residents are foreign-born. That rate is higher than even London, England, where 37 per cent are foreign-born.
In most of the world's major metropolises, only a fraction come from other countries. In Beijing, for instance, fewer than one per cent of residents were born outside China.
Even though Vancouver's giant Greek Day Festival is slated for Sunday in Kitsilano, and Greek and Canadian flags festoon Broadway, Metro's cohort of Greek-born residents has diminished the most quickly of all national groups,
There are 25 per cent fewer Greek-born residents in Metro Vancouver than five years ago, according to a revealing chart created by The Vancouver Sun's Chad Skelton, available online.
Greek-born residents now make up only one in 900 of the region's residents — a total of 2,730 people.
Where have the Greeks gone?
Some have died, some have moved to Abbotsford or the B.C. Interior to retire and others have headed off to places such as Arizona or Europe, says Nick Panos, longtime owner of Omega Travel on Broadway.
Panos, who arrived in Canada in 1971, said a few of the large cohort of Greeks who emigrated when he did have tried returning to Greece to retire or buy low-cost properties, since the country is in an economic crisis.
But most Greek seniors do not return to their homeland, he says. That's because they struggle with the "important decision" over forgoing Canada's universal health care system to rely on private medical coverage.
At nearby Parthenon Supermarket, owner Kyriakos Katsanikakis says most British Columbians are under the mistaken impression there are "about 100,000" people who claim some Greek ancestry in Metro Vancouver.
That's about how many people show up each year for Greek Days. But 2006 Statistics Canada figures reveal only about 15,000 Metro residents, including those born in Canada, claim to have an ancestor with Greek roots. Metro contains 31 ethnic groups larger than the Greek population.
Despite Kitsilano retaining half-a-dozen long-standing Greek restaurants, including Maria's, Olympia, Athene's and Simpatico, Katsanikikas, 63, said they are slowly being replaced by other outlets, particularly sushi restaurants.
Many of the Greeks who began buying and renting in Kitsilano in the 1960s started to move out in the 1980s when "Asian investors rapidly increased the price of real estate," Katsanikikas said.
"Some people sold and put the money in the bank for retirement. But many had to move out when the rent and property taxes became too expensive. It was not a happy situation for a lot of people."
Meanwhile, the Greek-born population is not the only one shrinking in Metro.
Ugandan-born citizens (many of whom were Ismailis arriving as refugees in 1972) have also declined by 14 per cent in the past five years, leaving 2,240 remaining. Somewhat smaller decreases have happened with people from the Netherlands, Italy and Poland.
Nearly all these Metro Vancouver ethnic group declines reflect Canada-wide patterns, although the drop in the Greek-born is more steep than average in Metro Vancouver.
Who is replacing these mostly European immigrants?
The fastest-growing group in Metro Vancouver is from Saudi Arabia.
Even though the number of people born in Saudi Arabia is relatively small in Metro Vancouver, it has soared by 141 per cent in five years, to a total of 2,700.
Across the country, the proportion of Canadian residents who were born in Saudi Arabia (the birthplace of Mohammed, the founder of Islam) has catapulted by almost 500 per cent since 2001.
One of the other fastest-growing, but relatively small, national groups in Metro Vancouver is from Kazakhstan, south of Russia. Since Canada has improved diplomatic relations with Kazakhstan, the number of people in Metro from that country has doubled in the past five years (to a total of 1,025).
Other fast-growing but-still-small groups include people from Myanmar (mostly refugees), Brazil and Ireland (which is experiencing a financial crisis).
The other fast-growing national groups are much larger, including continued growth among Filipinos, Iranians, Indians and Chinese.
As the population of Metro Vancouver continues to grow, they're having a huge effect on neighbourhoods, schools, universities and housing patterns, while bringing new styles of stores, restaurants and music.
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text: Gallery: 26 victims of mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, ConnecticutFrom, Legacy.com 12.17.2012Jack Pinto was a huge New York Giants fan. New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz said he talked to Pinto's family, which is considering burying the 6-year-old boy in Cruz's No. 80 jersey. Cruz honored Jack Sunday on his cleats, writing on them the words "Jack Pinto, My Hero" and "R.I.P. Jack Pinto." "I also spoke to an older brother and he was distraught as well. I told him to stay strong and I was going to do whatever I can to honor him," Cruz said after the Giant's game with the Atlanta Falcons. "He was fighting tears and could barely speak to me."From / Legacy.comThey were supposed to be for the holidays, but finally on Friday, after hearing much begging, six-year-old Charlotte Bacon's mother relented and let her wear the new pink dress and boots to school. It was the last outfit the outgoing redhead would ever pick out. Charlotte's older brother, Guy, was also in the school but was not shot. Her parents, JoAnn and Joel, had lived in Newtown for four or five years, JoAnn's brother John Hagen, of Nisswa, Minn., told Newsday. "She was going to go some places in this world," Hagen told the newspaper. "This little girl could light up the room for anyone."From / Legacy.comAvielle Richman was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Beloved daughter of Lynn and Christopher McDonnell.From / Legacy.comCaroline Previdi was one of 20 children killed at a Connecticut elementary school on Friday in one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history.From / Legacy.comA happy soul. A good mother, wife and daughter. Artistic, fun-loving, witty and hardworking. Remembering their daughter, Anne Marie Murphy, 52, her parents had no shortage of adjectives to offer Newsday. When news of the shooting broke, Hugh and Alice McGowan waited for word of their daughter as hours ticked by. And then it came. Authorities told the couple their daughter was a hero who helped shield some of her students from the rain of bullets. As the grim news arrived, the victim's mother reached for her rosary. "You don't expect your daughter to be murdered," her father told the newspaper. "It happens on TV. It happens elsewhere."From / Legacy.comThe upstate New York town of Sherrill is thinking of Cindy Mattioli, who grew up there and lost her six-year-old son James in the school shooting in Connecticut. "It's a terrible tragedy, and we're a tight community," Mayor William Vineall told the Utica Observer-Dispatch. "Everybody will be there for them, and our thoughts and prayers are there for them." James' grandparents, Jack and Kathy Radley, still live in the city, the newspaper reported.From / Legacy.comA year ago, 6-year-old Ana Marquez-Greene was reveling in holiday celebrations with her extended family on her first trip to Puerto Rico. This year will be heartbreakingly different. The girl's grandmother, Elba Marquez, said the family moved to Connecticut just two months ago, drawn from Canada, in part, by Sandy Hook's sterling reputation. The grandmother's brother, Jorge Marquez, is mayor of a Puerto Rican town and said the child's 9-year-old brother also was at the school but escaped safely. Elba Marquez had just visited the new home over Thanksgiving and is perplexed by what happened. "What happened does not match up with the place where they live," she said.From / Legacy.comSix-year-old Jesse Lewis had hot chocolate with his favorite breakfast sandwich — sausage, egg and cheese — at the neighborhood deli before going to school Friday morning. Jesse and his parents were regulars at the Misty Vale Deli in Sandy Hook, Conn., owner Angel Salazar told The Wall Street Journal. "He was always friendly; he always liked to talk," Salazar said. Jesse's family has a collection of animals he enjoyed playing with, and he was learning to ride horseback. Family friend Barbara McSperrin told the Journal that Jesse was "a typical 6-year-old little boy, full of life."From / Legacy.comSeven-year-old Chase Kowalski was always outside, playing in the backyard, riding his bicycle. Just last week, he was visiting neighbor Kevin Grimes, telling him about completing — and winning — his first mini-triathlon. "You couldn't think of a better child," Grimes said. Grimes' own five children all attended Sandy Hook, too. Cars lined up outside the Kowalskis' ranch home Saturday, and a state trooper's car idled in the driveway. Grimes spoke of the boy only in the present tense.From / Legacy.comA family friend turned reporters away from the house, but Catherine's parents released a statement expressing gratitude to emergency responders and for the support of the community. "We are greatly saddened by the loss of our beautiful daughter, Catherine Violet and our thoughts and prayers are with the other families who have been affected by this tragedy," Jennifer and Matthew Hubbard said. "We ask that you continue to pray for us and the other families who have experienced loss in this tragedy."From / Legacy.comDylan Hockley, six, was one of the 20 children massacred by Newtown resident Adam Lanza in a classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday. His brother, Jake, eight, was also at the school and survived.From / Legacy.comJosephine Gay, 7, was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.From / Legacy.comDays before the Connecticut shooting rampage, the boyfriend of Rachel D'Avino had asked her parents for permission to marry her. D'Avino was a behavioral therapist who had only recently started working at the school where she was killed, according to Lissa Lovetere Stone, a friend who is handling her funeral planned for Friday. D'Avino's boyfriend, Anthony Cerritelli, planned to ask her to marry him on Christmas Eve, Lovetere Stone said. "I'm heartbroken. I'm numb," Lovetere Stone said. "I think she taught me more about how to be a good mother to a special needs child than anyone else ever had."From / Legacy.comDaniel's family says he was "fearless in the pursuit of happiness in life." He was the youngest of three children and in a statement to the media, his family said seven-year-old Daniel earned his missing two front teeth and ripped jeans. "Words really cannot express what a special boy Daniel was. Such a light. Always smiling, unfailingly polite, incredibly affectionate, fair and so thoughtful towards others, imaginative in play, both intelligent and articulate in conversation: in all, a constant source of laughter and joy," the family said. His father, Mark is a local musician. The New Haven Register reported that Mark was scheduled to play a show at a restaurant in Danbury on Friday, a show that was later cancelled. On the biography on his professional website, Mark Barden lists spending time with his family as his favorite thing to do.From / Legacy.comQuick to cheer up those in need of a smile, Emilie Parker, 6, never missed a chance to draw a picture or make a card. Her father, Robbie Parker, fought back tears as he described the beautiful, blond, always-smiling girl who loved to try new things, except foods. Parker, one of the first parents to publicly talk about his loss, expressed no animosity for the gunman, even as he struggled to explain the death to his other two children, ages 3 and 4. He's sustained by the fact that the world is better for having had Emilie in it. "I'm so blessed to be her dad," he said.Courtesy / Parker FamilyDawn Hochsprung's pride in Sandy Hook Elementary was clear. She regularly tweeted photos from her time as principal there, giving indelible glimpses of life at a place now known for tragedy. Just this week, it was an image of fourth-graders rehearsing for their winter concert; days before that, the tiny hands of kindergartners exchanging play money at their makeshift grocery store. She viewed her school as a model, telling The Newtown Bee in 2010 that "I don't think you could find a more positive place to bring students to every day." She had worked to make Sandy Hook a place of safety, too, and in October, the 47-year-old Hochsprung shared a picture of the school's evacuation drill with the message "safety first." When the unthinkable came, she was ready to defend.Courtesy / Eliza HallabeckLauren Rousseau, 300, was killed Friday when a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, Conn., killing 26 children and adults at the school.Courtesy / Rousseau FamilyImages of six-year-old Olivia Rose Engel show a happy child, one with a great sense of humour, as her family said in a statement. There she is, visiting with Santa Claus, or feasting on a slice of birthday cake. Or swinging a pink baseball bat, posing on a boat, or making a silly face. Olivia loved school, did very well in math and reading, and was "insightful for her age," said the statement released by her uncle, John Engel. She was a child who "lit up a room and the people around her." Creative with drawing and designing, she was also a tennis and soccer player and took art classes, swimming, and dance lessons in ballet and hil hop.Courtesy / Engel Family"Jessica loved everything about horses," her parents, Rich and Krista Rekos said in a statement. "She devoted her free time to watching horse movies, reading horse books, drawing horses, and writing stories about horses." When she turned 10, they promised, she could have a horse of her own. For Christmas, she asked Santa for new cowgirl boots and hat. The Rekoses described their six-year-old daughter as "a creative, beautiful little girl who loved playing with her little brothers, Travis and Shane.Courtesy / Rekos FamilyWhen the shots rang out, Mary Sherlach, 56, (seen here with her husband Mark) threw herself into the danger. Janet Robinson, the superintendent of Newtown Public Schools, said Sherlach and the school's principal ran toward the shooter. They lost their own lives, rushing toward him. Even as Sherlach neared retirement, her job at Sandy Hook was one she loved. Those who knew her called her a wonderful neighbor, a beautiful person, a dedicated educator.Courtesy / Mark SherlachSix-year-old Noah was "smart as a whip," gentle but with a rambunctious streak, said his uncle, Alexis Haller of Woodinville, Wash. Noah's twin sister Arielle, assigned to a different classroom, survived the shooting. He called her his best friend, and with their 8-year-old sister, Sophia, they were inseparable. "They were always playing together, they loved to do things together," Haller said. When his mother, a nurse, would tell him she loved him, he would answer, "Not as much as I love you, Mom." Haller said Noah loved to read and liked to figure out how things worked mechanically. For his birthday two weeks ago, he got a new Wii.Courtesy / Pozner FamilyGrace McDonnell was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. 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You've decided that a Bengal cat is the one for you! You know we're feisty and fun, and we demand lots of attention and play, and in return we'll reward you by putting a smile on your face each and every day…. So now you'd like to buy one, but you're not sure how to go about it? Read on!
A great place to meet Bengal cats and their breeders is at a cat show. You can find out when and where they're being held by looking at the GCCF (UK) or TICA (International) websites. Don't be afraid to chat to the breeders and owners to get a good idea of what it's like to live with the breed – most people are only too happy to talk about their cats!
If you'll be leaving your Bengal cat alone for long periods each day, you need to decide quite early on whether you should buy two kittens so they can keep each other company. It's so much easier to introduce two kittens into your house at the same time, especially if they're littermates! Some breeders also give a little discount if you buy two. Or of course you could get another breed of kitten, they don't both have to be Bengals. Whatever you decide, if you're getting two, you should ideally get them together or at least within a few weeks of each other, and then you won't have to introduce the new cat to the existing cat's established territory.
Once you know how many kittens you'd like, telephone a few breeders and get an idea of prices. Then, arrange some appointments to go and see different breeders and litters, but please allow time in between visits for you to be able to have a wash and change your clothes. Never go from one breeder directly to another as this could cause cross infection which can be serious where young babies are concerned.
If you've made an appointment and you decide not to keep it or your circumstances change, be courteous and let the breeder know.
Visiting the Breeder
Generally, kittens that have been reared indoors are much more likely to be well socialised than those who have been kept outside in a cattery which should reduce the possibility of some behavioural problems later in life.
Ask to see both the mother and father of the litter, but don't be suspicious if the father isn't there – breeders often use stud cats from another breeder. You should always be able to see "Mum", however, and ideally the rest of the litter too.
When meeting your potential new kitten, you should be able to handle them and make sure they're healthy and alert. Watch for signs of sickness, diarrhoea, sticky eyes or stuffy nose. Never choose a sickly, lethargic or weakling kitten out of pity. Play with the kitten and check how it reacts. Is it playful and relaxed, or is it fearful and unused to being handled? If so, look elsewhere for a more socialised kitten.
Ensure the breeder tests their breeding Bengals for feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), along with the heart condition HCM and PKD which is a genetic disease that affects kidneys.
Don't feel rushed to make a decision. Most breeders will be happy for you to go away and think about the kitten – some will even insist on this. After all, it's a very long-term commitment for you to provide love and care to the kitten for many years.
Make sure that both you and the breeder are happy about the kitten sale. If you don't think the kitten is what you're looking for, don't hesitate to say so; the breeder will then know that the kitten is still available for sale and will not be put in the position of refusing further enquiries.
Buying your Kitten
When you've chosen your kitten(s) your breeder will require a holding deposit to reserve him or her for you, and then all you need to do is wait for the kitten to be old enough to leave the breeder!
Depending on the timescales, most breeders should allow you subsequent visits and you can also discuss with them the arrangements for the handover – some breeders like to drop their babies off with their new owners so they can picture where they'll be living, others may prefer you to come and collect the kitten yourself. Whichever way round it is, the balance is usually payable at handover time.
All kittens from good quality, registered breeders should be at least 12 or 13 weeks old before they leave the breeder, they should have had their full course of vaccinations, be wormed and had appropriate flea treatment, and in some cases they will be micro-chipped. In all cases you should have a written pedigree and registration documentation. Some breeders will transfer the ownership of the kitten into your name for you, but if they don't, make sure you understand what you need to do.
Many pet insurance companies now offer breeders a 'free' 4 weeks insurance period. Moving to a new home is a very stressful period for a young kitten, and so insurance is always welcome to overcome any problems within that period.
Collecting your kitten
If you and your breeder have agreed that you will collect your new fur bay, make sure you take a clean cat carrier. You should never carry a kitten unsecured nor allow them to run loose in your car!
Your breeder should give you the following paperwork:
- Registration/transfer slip which you and the breeder complete to transfer the kitten into your official ownership.
- Vaccination certificate.
- Insurance certificate if the kitten is insured.
- Diet sheet outlining the kitten's care and dietary requirements.
- The breeder may ask you to sign an agreement to ensure that the kitten is neutered (if they have not already neutered the kitten themselves)
- Receipt for payment in full.
- Some breeders provide a kitten pack with a copy of their pedigree, toys, a sample of the food they're used to, etc.
- Ask your breeder if it's possible to have something (such as a toy or a small blanket) that the kitten has used while at the breeder's house. This will have a familiar scent which you can use in your home to give some comfort while they are acclimatising to a new and scary (for them!) environment.
It's strongly recommended that you have the kitten checked by your own vet within 48 hours of purchase.
If, for any reason, you have to part with your kitten, please do contact the breeder before doing so. Many breeders will take the kitten or cat back at any age or, if this impossible, help to find it a suitable home. Some insist that anyone who buys one of their kittens must sign an agreement that if they have to part with the kitten in future, they will contact the breeder first.


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I have to go to the data center tomorrow morning. I already have a route picked out.
We're racing our pinewood derby cars. I spent a while with some of my cow-orkers doing final assembly.
This is one of our three cars. It adheres to all the BSA specifications, too. It's supposed to be the pacer from Wayne's World.
I took this over lunch. Yes, it's manipulated. I recently installed the CHDK Firmware Hack on my Canon PowerShot A530. This was originally shot in RAW. I'm loving the flexibility and clarity you get with RAW format. I also like the fine-tuning and on-camera scripting ability that the CHDK Allbest package affords the user.
More springtime evidence from the homeward. I racked up about 30 miles today.
We'll see how the weather holds up overnight. If it's nice enough, I'm riding the route to the data center. Otherwise, I need to use three different buses to get out there. I'm not looking forward to that.
Oh yeah. Not that it matters to anyone that reads, but I got my promotion today, after 1 year and exactly 4 months. I guess my commute isn't going to change any time soon. On a side note, I've never ever held the same position more than 2 years since I started working. I either get a promotion, quit, or get laid off before the two year point. At the college, I had 4 different titles over the course of eight years.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
I have to go to the data center tomorrow morning. I already have a route picked out.
3 comments:
The pics look good. I don't build pinewood derby cars but have built plastic scale models for over 15 years. I model WWII airplanes mostly.
Congrats on the promotion.
- May 08, 2008 7:14 AM
- Apertome said...
I hadn't heard of that firmware hack, pretty interesting. I shoot RAW on my DSLR all the time, and it is awesome the things you can do that way. It's practically necessary for the infrared shots, too.
Congrats on your promotion!
- May 08, 2008 8:27 AM
- amidnightrider said...
Nice that you won't have to use all your promotion money for gasoline. Beer and chocolate cake is a much better way to spend our windfalls.
- May 08, 2008 10:59 AM
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Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes appear with Walt Flanagan, Bryan Johnson and Brian Quinn at the Count Basie Theatre on October 8, 2011!
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Jay & Silent Bob are back! Live in person! Writer, producer, director and actor Kevin Smith's epic-length Q&A's at the Basie are legendary. Add actor Jason Mewes to the mix, and you've got what fans everywhere have been waiting for! Smith and Mewes became film icons playing the characters Jay & Silent Bob in the movies Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Clerks 2. Sometimes touching, always hilarious, "Jay & Silent Bob Get Old" is a look at growing up in Hollywood's gaze. This engagement will be recorded for smodcast.com, Kevin Smith's #1-ranked iTunes Comedy podcast, but you can be there in person! Jay & Silent Bob are dying; watch it as it happens!
Featuring Bryan "Steve-Dave" Johnson, Walt "Fanboy" Flanagan, and Brian "The Dubious Tech Guy" Quinn, Tell 'Em Steve-Dave! are the comedic trio with their own award winning podcast on the SModcast Podcast Network. It all started when Johnson played Steve-Dave, and Flanagan played Fanboy, who yelled "Tell 'em Steve-Dave!" in the 1995 feature film Mallrats. Now with over 60 podcast episodes to their name, they're the winners of an iTunes "Best of" award, and two 2010 Podcast Awards, for People's Choice and Best Comedy.
Opening Act: Tell 'Em Steve-Dave!
Saturday, October 08, 2011, 8:00 PM
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