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This is very closely related to my footprinting tutorial which should be read first, and should accompany this quite well. You can find the first tutorial here:
Scanning I will split into two parts. I will briefly explain the method of ping sweeping (which whilst slightly outdated nowadays is still useful to learn), and then concentrate on port scanning.
1) Ping Sweeping
An ICMP Echo Request or ping as it is usually called is used to determine if a TCP/IP host is alive. This is done using the command prompt and simply typing: ping www.target.com into the command prompt.
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Generally if the target computer is alive it will send a request back using the ICMP echo reply message. Unfortunately nowadays most companies block ping requests, so failure to receive a ping reply will most probably mean it has been blocked by a firewall or router. It is still useful to know if you ever need to use it in a networked environment when there is no internet connection (even if this is few and far between nowadays).
If you are using windows there is a free product that you can use called Pinger. You can resolve a host name and output the results to a text file. You can get Pinger written by Rhino9 from this address:
2) Port Scanning
Port scanning is the art of connecting to each port on a system and seeing if it responds. It is similar in the way how a burglar would case the establishment seeing where doors and windows are, and if any are open. The most simplified version of this is the three-way hand shake, where A sends B a SYN request. The SYN request is directed at a specific port and includes the ISN A will use. If B is listening on the specified port, it sends A an acknowledgment (ACK) of the SYN request. The ACK includes the ISN B will use, and if B isnt listening it will send a RST back, to indicate that the connection is unsuccessful. A then sends B an ACK for the ACK that B sent in response to the SYN request. It is only once B receives the ACK, the connection is made. This is shown below:
There are a number of techniques used to survey which ports are listening on a machine. I will briefly describe the three main types, but for a better understanding on all possible types, please visit Fyodors paper entitled The art of port scanning as it is a great article. You can find the article here: http://www.insecure.org/nmap/nmap_doc.html
1) TCP connect() scanning
2) SYN Scanning
3) TCP FIN scanning
There are numerous port scanning tools available. A very good one is NetScanTools Pro 2004, although it does come at a cost ($199). It has loads of different utilities under just the one interface, so if you can get your hands on it then it comes highly recommended.
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If however you are on a tight budget, the best scanners I can recommend are SuperScan, Blues Port scanner and the best of all NMap.
3) NMap
NMap is a free security scanner which can be used for exploration or security auditing. It was designed to rapidly scan large networks, although it works fine against single hosts.
There are many features to NMap, it can identify what services hosts are running, which OS they are running, which firewalls are being used, and most commonly used, which ports are open on their system. NMap runs on windows as well as Linux and there are two user interfaces; the first (and best) is a command line version, and the second is a GUI which I would not recommend, but some people prefer something to look at!
Im not going to write a tutorial on how to use NMap, as there are many out there. Here are the best few that I can come up with:
If you read all the information on these posts you will realize how powerful NMap really can be.
4) What to do after scanning?
Well is really depends on why you are using this information. Ping sweeping and scanning is very effective as a security scanner for your own network, in order to help you ensure there are no ports open that shouldnt be. Scanning goes hand in hand with foot printing (I have written a tutorial on this too) as the basis to any attack on a network etc. After physical attributes like email addresses and phone numbers, scanning can identify any open ports on a network for a remote computer. If a person still wants to get in then they can easily find a Trojan or exploit for the particular port that is open via google, or other security sites. (Bugtraq, security focus)
As always I hope you learnt something new, and remember to use the information sensibly as I will not be held responsible for any illegal acts you do! You can find me at:


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With the introduction of non-domicile or "non-dom" rules, a Cyprus tax resident individual who is not domiciled in Cyprus will effectively not be subject to SDC in Cyprus on any interest, rents or dividends (whether actual or deemed) regardless of whether such income is derived from sources within Cyprus and regardless of whether such income is remitted to a bank account or economically used in Cyprus. It is noted that no tax is imposed on individuals under the Income Tax Law in respect of interest and dividend income.
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The Center for Automotive Safety Research at the University of Adelaide in Australia has released a report that seeks to determine if mobile phone blocking technology is an effective and acceptable method for reducing driver distraction among drivers of corporate fleet vehicles.
Examination of the Effectiveness and Acceptability of Mobile Phone Blocking Technology Among Drivers of Corporate Fleet Vehicles
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A transgendered woman who appeared on last night's episode of "Cake Boss" is demanding an apology from Buddy Valastro for calling her a man during a commentary segment for the show.
Carmen Carrera, who was the fourth runner-up of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3, has created an online petition at change.org asking for a public apology to the transgender community.
One of the plotlines of the episode was to use Carrera as "bait" -- as Valastro put it -- and lure one of the bakery's employees -- Cousin Anthony -- to flirt with her as a prank.
Carrera says in her petition that she educated producers on what terms to use and what phrases would not be offensive prior to the taping of the show. She says that producers agreed to respect her wishes.
She was floored, she wrote on Facebook, when the episode aired and Valastro, after the "big reveal," shouts into the camera "That's a man, baby!"
"Im so upset right now, I cant stop crying," she wrote on Facebook. "My heart truly hurts. I need people to understand that I KNOW I was born male and not ashamed of it. I wouldn't of cared if they said I was born male or USED TO BE male. By calling me a 'MAN' promotes ignorance and makes it ok to call transgender women, men. PEOPLE GET BULLIED, BEAT UP, AND KILLED FOR BEING TRANS BECAUSE OF THIS IGNORANCE!
"There was a time it was like that for gay people, even for some ethnic groups. Its not ok to call a gay person a f--, its not ok to call a spanish person a s---, its not ok to call a black person a n-----. THIS IS THE SAME TYPE OF THING. I made it VERY clear to the producers on how to use the correct wording before agreeing to filming this but instead they chose to poke fun and be disrespectful. Thats not what Im about! Please voice your opinion." (Editor's note: Expletives deleted.)
As of 5:45 this afternoon, Carrera's petition has garnered more than 5,300 signatures.
You can see the offending segment on Gawker.com here.
NewNowNext.com is reporting that Valastro, through the network, made this statement in the wake of the dust-up:
"I've been trying to connect with Carmen and apologize to her directly, but also think I owe an apology to the entire LGBT community. It was absolutely not my intention to upset or offend her, or anyone within the community, and I was wrong to use the words I did. I am a supporter of gay rights and equality, and while I regret this situation and my choice of words, I am thankful to have received this feedback and the opportunity to learn from this mistake. I hope that Carmen accepts my sincere regrets."
On another offensive front, Cousin Anthony posted a comment on Twitter, calling Carrera "it." The tweet was deleted hours later, but not before plenty of people got a screen capture of Cousin Anthony's ignorance. He, too, has apologized.


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Originally built to celebrate Tennessee's 100th birthday in 1897, today the wondrous structure not only functions as the centrepiece of Nashville's Centennial Park, but as the pinnacle of Nashville's classical architecture.
Centennial Park's Parthenon was an idea spawned by Major Eugene Castner Lewis, the director of the Centennial Exhibition that took place in 1897. With no two columns the same and completed in polychrome, the reproduction of the Parthenon is the only exact replica of the original Parthenon found in Greece.
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Naira Marley has thrown a shot at recently arrested popular yahoo boy, Mompha, over his one time claim that he was not a yahoo boy (internet fraduster).
The singer at a performance yesterday revealed there was a time Mompha who is known to be a billionaire who spends lavishly on luxury items before he was arrested by the EFCC in Lagos last month called him to ask the question, "am i a yahoo boy?" in which he (Naira Marley) never gave an answer.
He however then decided on given an answer to the question last night at a performance in Dubai and he responded saying Mompha is a notorious yahoo boy. This response sent the crowd wild as they loved Naira Marley's ability create some bubbling scene with some natural talking skill.
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A Simple List of What Can and Cannot Be Recycled
written by EcoScraps Staff
Confessions of a Not-So-Good Recycler
How is it I'm 24 years old and somehow still don't know how to properly recycle? I recently moved in with my sister and it's becoming very clear that she's a lot better at it than I am. I'm not against recycling in any way, and I would do it even if it required more work on my part. It seems like there is always a mysterious never ending list of what can and cannot be recycled. After being reminded by my sister to recycle a frozen waffle box one morning, I decided it was time for me to do some research.
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- Recycle all bottles, cans, and paper
- Keep items relatively clean
- Don't mix plastic bags in with the rest of your recycled items
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Rigid Plastics/Bottles
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Paper and Cardboard
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- Phonebooks, magazines, and mail
- Office Paper, newspaper, and cardboard
- Tin, aluminum, and steel cans
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- Soft drink and beer bottles
- Wine and liquor bottles
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Polystyrene Foam Cups or Containers
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Soiled Food Items
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Recycling Options Change Depending on Where You Live
Depending on where you live and what service provider you have, your recycling options will vary. Some service providers allow you to put all your recycling (except glass and plastic bags) into one bin. Most communities will have drop off locations specifically for plastic bags, while others may support local food waste recycling which can be turned into sustainable gardening soil. Check to see if your city has a food waste program like this one in Seattle: Food Waste in Your Yard Scraps BinTo get a better idea of what is available in your area check out this website:
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Trawling: active fishing
Trawlers use funnel or cone-shaped trawl nets to catch fish. These are towed behind the vessel, catching and storing the fish in the back of the net, called the 'codend'. Trawling is an active fishing method. The mesh size of the net is dependent on the type of fish being caught, but typically the net has a larger mesh size near the opening than in the codend. This is because the main goal of the opening is to guide the fish towards the end.
There are different types of trawling. For example, in bottom trawling, the trawl net is towed along the sea-floor. In pelagic trawling, the trawl net is towed higher up in the water column, from mid-water and up towards the surface. As pelagic trawls do not have to withstand the forces and conditions that bottom trawls are subject to, they are usually much larger.
Keeping the nets open
The trawl net is kept vertically open by the headline, which is a floating line and by the ground line, which is a sinking line. The trawl net is kept horizontally open by the trawl doors moving forward in a seaway. During pair trawling, where two trawlers are towing the same trawl net, the horizontal opening is adjusted by altering the distance between the two vessels.
The trawl net is connected to the trawl doors via sweep lines, while the trawl doors are connected to the trawler through wires called warp lines. The sweep lines and the trawl doors are important in driving the fish in towards the opening of the trawl net. By adjusting the speed and/or the length of the warp lines, the trawler can adjust the position of the trawl net in the water column.
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Match 6: Chief Jay Thunderbird vs. Mr. Vain (Pete Collins)
A young Chief Jay Thunderbird is proud of his Indian heritage and shows it to the crowd. Mr. Vain, with a cocky smile, doesn't seem to know what his opponent is doing. Pete Collins plants a good ole thumb in the eye to get the upper hand in this match up. He even catches the younger grappler in a double claw holds on the shoulders. An indian death lock is applied as one of the finishers. Who gets it? The indian wrestler or the cocky Mr. Vain?


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Samsung just unveiled its first-ever Bixby smart speaker alongside its new Galaxy Note 9. They also showed off improved S Pen features, a new Galaxy Watch, and a partnership with Fortnite and Spotify. Here's everything you need to know from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2018. Following is a transcript of the video.
From the speakers for your home to the watch on your wrist to the music you listen, and the phone that powers your life. The all-new Galaxy Note 9.
That's why we made the screen. 6.4 inches, the largest ever on a Note. On the back of the device, we centered the fingerprint scanner below the camera, so it's easier to reach. When it comes to color, this year we went big and bold. You can choose from four cool new colors: ocean blue with the yellow S Pen, lavender purple, metallic copper, and midnight black. You can power through your entire day with just the phone in your pocket. So, Note 9 starts at a minimum of 128 gigabytes. You can also get a 512 gig version. With expandable storage. You'll be able to get as much as one terabyte of memory. If you're out at night, the aperture widens to let in more light and if it's a bright sunny day, the aperture contracts to let in less light. Note 9 comes with super slow-mo. Well now, whenever Note 9's camera detects a flaw, like closed eyes or image blur, it will automatically notify you so you can take another shot before the moment's gone.
Note 9 will be available beginning on August 24th.
We're going to be launching the Fortnite beta on Android this week, and players with Samsung Galaxy devices are the first to be invited starting right now. The new S Pen has some pretty cool new functions. That's because now it supports Bluetooth low energy to turn it into the ultimate remote control. Now, you can use it to play and pause YouTube videos, to capture Snaps in Snapchat, flip through some slides in Microsoft Powerpoint. DeX is designed for the work anywhere generation. The only thing you need to start DeX is this single HDMI adapter. Just plug in my Note 9 and I'm in DeX. I could still use my Note 9 screen to do everything I normally would.
The Galaxy Watch has a high res AMOLED display with an integrated touch function. It has military-grade durability and Corning Gorilla DX Plus Glass for added strength and scratch resistance and it's water resistant. It works perfectly with the new Note 9, or you can use it by itself with standalone LTE connectivity and now the Galaxy Watch also has the battery life to keep up with our new wireless charger duo.
We are continuously refining Bixby so now, for Note 9, it is more conversational, more personal and useful. I need concerts in Brooklyn over Labor Day weekend. Oh! It's a live demo. "Didn't understand that." I need a concert in Brooklyn over Labor Day weekend. "I found these concerts in Brooklyn, New York during the Friday, August 31st weekend." You can applause. Clap.
And of course, if you say, "hey, google" to your Note 9, Google Assistant will be there for you. Every aspect of Galaxy Home is engineered to make your music sound amazing. It has an elegant, circular form factor. With high range hiring speakers that send the sound in every direction and it has a subwoofer that provides deep rich bass as well. Just say "hi Bixby, sound steer" and the music is directed right at you. So, the partnership we're announcing with Samsung today is a true cross-platform listening experience, and we think music should be easy to access on all of your devices and we want it to be seamless to switch from one device to another.
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The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) hosted the NPS Cultural Resources Advisory Group (CRAG) on July 28-August 1, 2014. It was the group's first visit to the National Center, and its sister units, the Cane River Creole National Historical Park and the Cane River National Heritage Area. This distinguished group of visitors includes experienced cultural resource managers whose role is to provide stewardship advice and counsel to the NPS Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science Directorate.
The group conducted regularly scheduled business, including discussions on the National Program, the Cultural Resource Challenge, and resource stewardship strategies for the parks. The meeting provided NCPTT with the opportunity to share recent research and training information and to provide a tour of its laboratory facilities. NCPTT staff discussed the mission of the National Center and ways in which its work could enhance preservation of cultural resources in the parks.
CRAG met with members of the Southeast Regional office to look at extending the Vanishing Treasures model to cultural resources found in the South. Unique construction materials such as tabby or bousillage may lend itself to a Vanishing Treasures model.
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Being obese is not a cosmetic problem. In a world where the media and society hold beauty and fitness to very high standards, an overweight or obese person can easily feel left out, depressed, suffer low esteem.
Televisions and fashion magazines are full of pictures of thin models, actresses and athletes with lean abs, glorifying some almost impossible ideals to a point that makes a normal person feel inadequate. You can imagine how an obese person must feel to be exposed to this kind of environment.
Apart from the emotional factors, obesity comes with a lot of health factors. Obese people are usually in pain more often when compared to normal people, even if they are healthy. Obesity and pain go hand in hand. The heaviest people report the highest rates of pain.
Obesity leads to pain because of the excess mechanical stresses and its pro-inflammatory condition. Pain results in obesity because of low physical activity and eating for analgesic effects.
Researchers have discovered an indirect relationship between individuals who are obese and pain. A lot of chronic conditions that are known to cause pain are commonly diagnosed in people who are overweight and obese.
These conditions are:
• Depression
• Back pain
• Arthritis
• Type 2 diabetes
• Fibromyalgia
The assumption is that obesity increases one's risk for these conditions and these conditions are marked by pain.
A recent research study that was done in the United States showed that obesity and pain were persistent even after the researchers tried to explain the influence of other health problems that could cause pain.
In a research carried out by the Gallup organization (2008-2010) through information collected by telephone surveys, many of the participants were white and had a minimum of a high school diploma.
Each individual who participated in the survey was requested to give their accurate weight and height. In relation to that information, 36.8% of the individuals in the study had a normal BMI (Body Mass Index) while 38.3% were overweight at 24.9%, which, is obese.
The participants were asked if they had felt any pain the day before the survey was conducted. They were also asked if they had back, knee, neck or leg conditions that had caused them any pain in the last 12 months or if they had any other condition that caused them continuous pain.
They were also asked about the existence of other types of medical conditions including asthma, depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression.
The Results
The researchers realized that the more a person weighed, the higher the chances of experiencing pain.
• When compared to normal people in the survey, individuals who had a BMI of 25 and 29 had 20% more pain.
• Individuals with BMIs of 30-34 had 68% more pain.
• Those who had BMIs of 35-39 had 136% more pain
• Those with BMIs over 40 had 254% more pain.
The Reasoning
The researchers surmise that a person who is obese has excess fat that prompts physiological processes that lead to inflammation, which is closely associated with pain.
It is also a fact that those who are overweight are more likely to suffer from arthritis because of long time excess strain on the joints from the extra weight.
A different idea could be due to depression, which has been proven to be associated with pain. Depression, obesity and chronic conditions also have some genetic effects, indicating genetics could be partly to blame.
Researchers agree that the relationship between chronic health problems, pain and obesity are complicated.
In some instances, it could be that a person who has arthritis is not able to move around often which makes them gain weight much faster. In other individuals, it could be that being overweight may strain the joints which may cause joint problems that result to pain.


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It's here. 20 minutes of superboarding from Ståle Sandbech, Alek Østreng, Len Jørgensen and friends.
Rykkin represent! Childhood friends Ståle Sandbech, Alek Østreng, Len Jørgensen and filmer/photographer Olav Stubberrud grew up in this small Norwegian town, got proper good at snowboarding, and made a movie. The result is pure frickin radness.
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This is an old post now, written mostly a couple of days after the US election, with some edits today. My thoughts are still the same. Since then, however, I've seen numerous videos online of people uttering hateful things at ethnic minorities and just this morning I saw a video of portions of an "alt-right" leader giving a speech of filled overtly white-supremacist rhetoric—in fact, it sounded not unlike a speech Hitler may have given earlier in his ascendancy and individuals in the audience were giving the Nazi salute, saying "Hail, Trump!" This gives me pause. Trump may not personally endorse this stuff and may not be personally responsible, but it seems that the election of Trump has empowered individuals and groups with these tendencies and from what I hear, Trump has appointed some far-right men with white-supremacist associations. It remains to be seen if this stuff is coming to light because people are aware of those tendencies in Trump's campaign platform and are highlighting what's out there anyway, whoever is in the White House. It's not time to panic (I'm not sure it ever is, given what I say below), but awareness, a willingness to speak out for the poor and oppressed, and prayer are fitting responses.
Yesterday was a weird day. The previous day had begun at 5:30am, ran through a long but productive board meeting that was over at 11:00pm, and then at home some tossing and turning in bed until 2:00am while my wife and son watched the US election results come in. To be honest, I didn't have much vested interest in the election. Trump wouldn't have been my choice, but mostly from a character and lack of experience perspective, as I don't know much about his policies (or Hillary's, for that matter). My mind was not active because of the election, but because of the business of the day and because what I anticipated happening online the next day as a result of the election. My Facebook feed would be filled with friends and acquaintances celebrating Trump as God's gift to the world and with other friends and acquaintances weeping over the worst possible election result imaginable, and the two were not likely to speak kindly of each other. I spent some time wrestling with what, if anything, I could speak into that divisive cacophony.
So yesterday I was exhausted and felt a great heaviness. I also felt a bit lost. I couldn't figure out why. I can understand why people are surprised and upset at Trump's election. I don't understand why others think Trump is God's gift to the US and the world, but I can understand the fact that many people for whatever reason voted for him and so were happy that he won. But neither of those things were weighing me down.
By the end of the day, it became more clear to me. I am generally speaking an even-keeled person. Not much ruffles my feathers, not much gets me either upset or excited. Life is good and it goes on. All shall be well, one way or another. But—possibly as a result of my even-keeledness—I also don't do drama. I don't like the wailing and gnashing of teeth over election results; neither do I like the rejoicing and triumphant glee of the religious far-right in response to this particular election. Both sides, it seems to me, overdo the response. The world hasn't come to an end because of this and it likely won't; they have not elected the Chosen One, the Saviour, and they never will.
But there is a lot of that kind of drama going on and I find myself caught in the middle and struggling with whether to keep silent or speak up. In the morning I did speak up a bit and it got me more frustrated, mostly because it caused more drama, but also because later I realized that what I should really do is turn it all off and pray, contemplate, be with God.
Late on election night I posted these words from Scot McKnight's blog:
"I went to bed last night with Jesus as Lord. I go to bed tonight with Jesus as Lord. And every day from now into eternity Jesus is Lord.
Participation in our election dare not be seen as the lever that turns the eschatological designs God has for this world. Where is our hope? November 8 may tell us." (link)
This is true. But I also realized that Christians on both sides may say or hear similar things but interpret them very differently. Other people have said things like, "God is in control," but that can mean vastly different things, too.
When I say "Jesus is Lord" and when I agree that "God is in control," I don't mean that God wills the election results (whatever they are) or that people and nations cannot make wrong, even devastating, choices. That we can seriously mess up and that God is at the same time in control is abundantly clear from the biblical narrative.
To say, "Jesus is Lord" or "God is in control" is not to say, "It's okay, don't worry, this is the way it's meant to be." It is to say, "Fear not, Jesus is Lord, God is in control beyond and above this election." God can and will redeem, fix, justify, restore what needs those things, and even the stupid things we do cannot thwart God's plans.
To say "Jesus is Lord" is also to remind us that as Christians we are called to allegiance to someone who stands far above whoever the president—or prime minister or premiere—elect may be. To say that "Jesus is Lord" is a reminder that we are called to live lives that reflect Jesus' lordship over us, which means we must seek after the protection and care of the most vulnerable, the young, the poor, and oppressed, and call our governments to their responsibilities in that regard.**
This is where it tends to get tricky for Christians on the political right (at least the far right). I've seen a number of comments on Facebook where Christians suggest Clinton would have been a better choice. In response, inevitably other Christians say, "Well, the unborn that are being murdered wouldn't think so!" or "Not if you value the life of the unborn!" For some this election is once again a one-(or maybe two-)issue decision. Unfortunately, these kinds of comments don't reflect the reality of how political (and legal) systems work, nor complexity of the issues themselves. And the fact that we live in a world shot through with sin makes these kinds of issues especially tricky.
But that's a post for another day. For now I'll just say that if we are going to vote based on "Christian values," there are more than one or two issues that should be considered and other issues that need to be reconsidered, and some some issues with which we have to struggle with and remain in deep tension.
**Patrick Franklin and N.T. Wright both made similar comments on their Facebook pages (I'm sure Wright, at least, as previously influenced me on this):
"God is sovereign. Is this comforting? On one level, yes. But let's remember that God has sovereignly given human beings freedom and calls upon us to exercise that freedom in ways that honour what God cares about. When we fail to do that, people suffer. And God has special care for "the least of these" – the poor, the suffering, the marginalized, the 'alien', the hungry, the outcast, the homeless, the sick, . . . as Jesus and all the prophets passionately insist. To those who are in despair over the Trump win, have hope. To those celebrating: remember that our job is to hold government accountable to be just, fair, benevolent, peacable, and dedicated to the flourishing of all human beings (all of whom bear the divine image)." (Patrick Franklin)
"Whenever the question of national leadership comes up, my mind goes to Psalm 72. It provides a stunning vision of what God wants all leaders and rulers to be like, especially in prioritizing the needs of the poor. Christians believe three things about this: first, that the vision was fulfilled in Jesus himself; second, that with Jesus already enthroned, all rulers are called to imitate this model; third, that those who faithfully follow Jesus have the responsibility to share his rule by reminding those who exercise worldly power of their calling." (N.T. Wright)


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Critical Review of Ubuntu 7.04
Linux on laptops has been made easier in the latest Ubuntu beta, but there are still problems. I have been helping a friend setting up Ubuntu on his laptop, and it has not been easy. I could not even get 6.10 to boot on it! But with every release of Ubuntu Linux it has been getting better and better.
So for the past few laptops, I've been running Windows XP, mostly because this Just Works™ on modern laptop hardware. Linux really didn't cut it when compared to XP: yes, you could install it without too much trouble, but getting 100% out of your laptop (suspend/resume, good power management, full support for modern GPUs, etc) is a different story.
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Clinical Psychological Science Illuminates Need for Multilevel Studies of Antisocial Behavior
Antisocial behavior is a construct in clinical psychological science that encompasses many different behaviors and diagnoses. Behaviors as common as cheating, lying, and use of illicit substances are considered antisocial, as are aggression, theft, and violence. When such behaviors become chronic, they are viewed as pathological and can lead to a clinical diagnosis, ranging from conduct disorder in children to psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder in adults.
Such chronic antisocial behaviors result in considerable physical, emotional, and economic pain and suffering, not just for those who engage in the behaviors but also for the people around them, including family members and society at large. Identifying the factors that contribute to the onset and maintenance of antisocial behaviors, therefore, could have incalculable benefits.
A special series of articles published in the May issue of Clinical Psychological Science, edited by psychology researcher Arielle Baskin-Sommers (Yale University), brings together cutting-edge research investigating factors associated with antisocial behavior. Findings from a range of scientific disciplines — including the natural, social, and behavioral sciences — have led to considerable advances in our understanding of antisocial behavior and its causes.
Research has shown that various neural, genetic, and environmental factors likely play a role in contributing to antisocial behavior. For example, dysfunction in the anterior cingulate cortex, exposure to violence, and living in disadvantaged communities all are broadly associated with antisocial behavior.
And research indicates that some factors — such as amygdala activation, certain genotypes, and family interactions — may be distinctly correlated with certain subtypes of antisocial behaviors and disorders.
But a lack of integrative research that spans different factors, levels of analysis, and methodological approaches means that most studies lack the specificity required to draw more direct links between contributors and specific antisocial behaviors and/or behavioral subtypes.
"By moving toward more specific assessment, diverse samples, and multiple measures of factors at various levels, we can uncover the independent and unique factors that predict and shape multiple pathways toward antisocial behavior," Baskin-Sommers writes in her introduction to the special series.
With this in mind, the special section highlights new research on antisocial behavior that aims to adopt a multilevel
methodological framework, using validated assessments of antisocial behavior in representative samples.
"Together, these studies demonstrate how identifying specific factors at multiple levels of analysis facilitates the identification of variables that need to be controlled for or addressed in experimental design, for developing integrative theory that addresses issues of convergence and divergence, and for designing interventions that are increasingly more efficacious," Baskin-Sommers writes.
Ultimately, while antisocial behavior may seem destructive or irrational to an outside observer, it actually may be a byproduct of adaptive adjustments in these behavioral, genetic, and neural processes that aid coping and survival. Over time, though, these adaptive adjustments result in chronic antisocial behavior, which can ultimately produce an ongoing feedback loop.
"This reciprocal influence whereby the brain, genes, environment, and behavior synergistically promote the maintenance of antisocial behavior ultimately produces stable traits and chronic forms of psychopathology," Baskin-Sommers explains.
By examining the factors that contribute to antisocial behaviors and related disorders, researchers can better understand why individuals engage in antisocial behaviors despite the harm those behaviors cause and discover strategies or mechanisms that may reduce this harm and suffering.


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Shooting Scars (Book 2 in The Artists Trilogy
By: Karina Halle
Release date: August 20, 2013
Published by: Forever
432 Pages
Kindle Edition
A Dangerous Kind of Love . . .
When Ellie Watt offered herself to her thuggish former lover Javier to save Camden's life, she never imagined the twisted game Javier had planned for her.Trapped by him and his entourage of killers, Ellie is forced to commit a dangerous, heinous crime-or Javier will kill Camden. Now ex-con artist Ellie must find a way to stay ahead of the game . . . before it destroys her and the only man she ever loved.
Camden McQueen can't forget Ellie Watt. Seeking revenge and pursued by the authorities for a crime he didn't commit, the talented tattoo artist does things he never thought himself capable of to save Ellie. As Camden straddles the line between love and retribution, he vows to do everything in his power to get her back. But if Camden unleashes his dark side, will Ellie still love him?
The first book I read by Karina Halle was Love, In English and once I read that book, I needed to read everything she has ever written. Her writing style is unique and captivating. I read Sins and Needles and needed to read this book ASAP. Somehow, it was lost in the shuffle and I never read it. When the opportunity came to read this book, I JUMPED ON IT!
Ellie is one of the best heroines I have ever read in a book. She's a bad ass and won't take crap anyone...well, except Javier. She loses the little bit of confidence she has when she's with him. She is determined to save the life of Camden and will do almost anything to make sure that he stays alive. She has a strong exterior but inside she's just a frightened little girl and you often see flashes of that little girl in her, with her poor choices, and your heart just breaks. I am hoping to see an even stronger more confident Ellie in the next book.
Camden isn't all that different from Ellie when it comes to his love and devotion to her. He will do just about anything to keep her safe and get her back safely from Javier. He has given up his whole life to make sure that Ellie returns to him.
And there is Javier. Karina has written the book on how to write an evil, demented man like no other. Javier is just the most down and dirty villan I think I have ever read about. He just says what's on his mind and does whatever he feels is necessary, no matter what the consequences.
I thought at one point in the book that I had an idea as to where the book was going, but, NOPE! The twists and turns in this book are epic. They keep you wondering til the last moment. I believe every emotion came out of me while reading this book; anger, frustration, sadness, joy, love, betrayal, elation and definitely some tears.
If you are looking for a light, fun, happy go lucky, unicorns and puppy dog book...well don't read this. This book is raw, real and amazing!
Now on to Bold Tricks because I have to see how Karina is going to end this fast paced and exciting story of Camden, Ellie and Javier.
Another gem by Karina Halle!
Rating: 4/5 Stars
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New Paltz's Butler jumping for joy after two state wins
MIDDLETOWN — Cora Butler knows she is leaving New Paltz with her legacy firmly in place, both for the track and field team and her sisters.
Butler won a pair of state championships in her final high school meet on Saturday. She successfully defended her long-jump crown and then added a triple-jump title that she expected as the top seed in Division II.
"I feel great,'' Butler said. "Last year it was my goal to come back and win two state titles for Division II. This year I didn't have the distances I was hoping for but you can't complain about winning.''
The long jump was Butler's chief concern, entering the meet as the fifth seed and not jumping up to her standards. "Honestly, I didn't think I had a chance,'' she said. "I just buckled down and focused. I obviously would like something better than 17-1 because it's a foot under my P.R. (personal record). For today, I am happy.''
Butler capped her afternoon by jumping 38 feet, 2¼ inches in the triple jump, a mark that was also good for third place in the overall Federation standings. Butler jumped 39-3 and 38-5 in recent weeks.
"I felt more confident,'' after the long-jump win, Butler said. "I think I was pumped up and excited still from the long jump.''
Setting high goals was essential for Butler, who said she wanted to "set the bar high for my sisters.'' Junior Honour Butler and eighth-grader Willa Butler are still in the New Paltz program, and both of them ran on the Huguenots' 1,600-meter relay on Saturday.
Butler didn't quite reach the jumping marks she had envisioned. "I guess I will hit the distances I wanted while in college,'' said Butler, who is headed for the University of Pennsylvania. "I have another four years.''
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Every family could be required to have details of their domestic arrangements stored on a chip in their children's passport, under plans being considered by the European Commission.
Family living arrangements could be stored on chip in children's passports in EU tug-of-love crackdown
The proposal is part of a series of possible measures to clamp down on international child abduction, including so-called "tug-of-love" cases, under consideration.
A report published by the European Commission recommends attaching an insert into all children's passports which can be scanned by immigration officers to read detailed information about adults they would come into contact with.
One of the most important details stored would be exact custody arrangements for children whose parents are separated or divorced.
The idea is to make it easier for border guards to identify children being taken abroad illegally, either by strangers or parents or relatives who are not authorised to do so.
Lawyers specialising in child abduction cases said it could be a valuable tool to alert immigration officials about suspicious cases.
But civil liberties groups warned it could become a "Big Brother chip" creating a culture in which millions of parents taking their children on holiday be viewed as potential child abductors.
The Foreign Office deals with almost 600 cases a year in the UK of suspected abduction involving estranged parents but believes the true figure could be higher.
Lawyers say the current measures enabling police and immigration officials to step in to prevent children at risk of abduction leaving the country are not strong enough.
The current system relies on police engaging in a race against time, dashing to the High Court in London to secure an order to stop would-be abductors boarding planes.
In the UK adults travelling with children who are not obviously theirs, including mothers with different surnames to their children, are advised – but not required – to bring a letter of authorisation or evidence such as birth certificates.
The report compiled by experts for the Home Affairs division of the EC r recommends introducing a standardised consent form for every child travelling outside of the EU.
It suggests that this could take the form of a machine-readable insert to passports.
Philip Rhodes, a specialist family lawyer who handles abduction cases at Pannone, said it could make a major difference, by alerting immigration officials quickly to adults attempting to take children abroad without consent.
"The main advantage is that it will implement a consistent, uniform approach which doesn't exist at the moment," he said.
"It will shift the emphasis away from the police and passes the power to perhaps more relevant bodies such as people at border control."
But Josie Appleton, convener of the Manifesto Club, which campaigns against intrusive regulation, said: "To have as the default presumption that any adult travelling with a child is potentially abducting them is to turn things upside down and suspect everyone of something which actually involves a very small number of children.
"Passports have always had very basic information, such as your date of birth.
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This is probably the one and only time you will find a post on the front page of RedState praising something Van Jones said. But when a man is right, he is right, and tonight, Van Jones was right. In the midst of CNN's fawning coverage of Donald Trump tonight, and chuckling about his various foibles, Van Jones had something he wanted said.
JONES: I don't want for us to start lowering our standards as a country. And I'm gonna say what has not been said. It was a complete classless act for Donald Trump to come out there and not acknowledge Jeb Bush. Jeb Bush went out there, he did an honorable thing. If that was your son or your dad, you would have been proud of Jeb Bush tonight. Marco Rubio went out there, he did the right thing, he said kind things about this man, who gave his life to public service, and Donald Trump is a classless clown. And it was horrible for him not to do that. And we are now in a situation where we are beginning to adapt to absurdity. It is absurd that we have someone like him who won't even acknowledge… if he were your child, on a soccer pitch, you would want him to act better toward Jeb Bush than what he did tonight. There is something going wrong in this country, and somebody's gotta be willing to speak about it.
Right on.
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Persistence and recalcitrant of materials in the environment for longer period of time that has surfactant which are main ingredients of some products that are our basic needs e.g. detergents, shampoos, toothpaste, soap e.t.c. are of great concern. These surfactants are mainly of chemical origin which gives the scientists keen interest and reason for replacing chemical surfactant found in the products with biosurfactants. Biosurfactants are surface active compounds that have key roles in various field of applications such as bioremediation, biodegradation, enhanced oil recovery, pharmaceutics, food processing among many others. This study aimed at the production of low cost biosurfactant using different solid and liquid wastes as energy sources. Biosurfactant was produced in the fermentation broth at 24hrs to 168hrs using different solid and liquid wastes and was extracted using solvent extraction method (methanol and chloroform) in the ratio of 2:1. The biosurfactant was purified using open column chromatography and characterized using thin layer chromatography. Result showed that potato peel waste produced the highest biosurfactant yield of 21.0mg/L at 168 hrs while groundnut cake had the lowest biosurfactant yield of 0.09 mg/L at 24 hrs. Eluents of molasses as energy source in the fermentation broth from open column chromatography was the only informative one which showed that the biosurfactant present is a glycolipid and thin layer chromatography showed that the sugars present were: arabinose, glucose and ribose sugar. Result showed the potential of Pseudomonas taenensis to successfully producedlow cost biosurfactant that could be used in many industrial sectors.


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6 unforgettable luxury safari experiences
Luxury safaris are stuff that dreams are made of, where you and your guide rove the remote bush of private reserves in a chauffeured vehicle searching out elusive wildlife with few, if any, other humans in sight. Traditional safari game drives are an amazing way to get up-close to the incredible flora and fauna of Africa, but there is so much more to adventuring in these natural wonderlands. From the heart-pounding to the serene, here are our top 6 "only in Africa" adventures that can be blended into your next safari:
Hot air ballooning
Where? Kenya, Tanzania, and Namibia
Game drives are one way to view the animals, especially for photography buffs who can zoom their lens. But you'll find an entirely different, awe-inspiring perspective from the basket of a hot air balloon. You'll drift, virtually silently, among the vast herds of the Great Migration, above elephants frolicking at waterholes and gazelles bounding through the plains. You might even spot a predator in the long grass and a hunt if you're really lucky. What you will certainly gain is a new appreciation for the grandness of the landscapes and the interactions of the wildlife.
Walking safaris
Where? Many safari camps located on private reserves offer nature walks focused on flora, animal tracks, and birds, but some of the most qualified guides leading tracking walks (whether single- or multi-day) can be found in Zimbabwe and Zambia.
A walking safari is yet another way to experience the African bush. It's one thing to be above the animals in a balloon, or beside them in an idling vehicle, but just imagine observing wild animals at eye level, your feet sharing the same ground. Stepping foot onto some the wildest terrain in the world with highly-qualified trail guides is, for many, the pinnacle of African adventure.
Where? Anywhere in Africa's wilderness areas, but Namibia's NamibRand Nature Reserve is recognized as a top Dark Sky reserve.
Aside from fascinating wildlife, the immense, undeveloped areas of Africa are home to some of the world's darkest skies, making stargazing an unexpected bonus on safari. Many guides pride themselves on their star knowledge and are happy to share it over a fireside nightcap. Some safari camps even have luxurious, private sky beds for guests to sleep under the stars. You'll feel enveloped by the universe as you stare up into the infinite, twinkling darkness.
Where? Botswana
The Okavango Delta represents life at its most fertile—abundant water, sunlight, and rich soil combine to form a paradise bursting with life and a landscape of indescribable beauty. Exploring the marshy canals in a traditional, hand-dug mokoro canoe (Africa's version of the Venetian gondola), you'll not only experience how the Botswanan bushmen have traditionally navigated these waterways, but you'll also be just inches from the lifeblood of the region. Listen to the birdsong as your guide gently poles the boat among the tall grasses.
Coming face-to-face with humanity's closest relatives
Where? Rwanda
The thick rainforest of Volcanoes National Park is where the largest groups of remaining endangered mountain gorillas make their home, moving each day in search of food. Each gorilla family has a maximum amount of time that groups can spend with them throughout the day and permits are coveted, limited, and expensive. Trekking through the forest, you'll emerge into a clearing and see these powerful yet gentle primates, a moment that never fails to impress even the most experienced adventurer.
Paddling on the Zambezi River
Where? Zambia or Zimbabwe
Why stick to land when you can be on the water that flows into Victoria Falls? For thrill-seekers, you'll find class 5 rapids. Paddle furiously or cling to the side as a passenger! For those that aren't quite up for the rampaging class 5's, there are plenty of gentler class 1 and 2 rapids, as well. And if you're looking for something more leisurely, enjoy an afternoon guided canoe trip through hippo and croc-infested waters (giving them a wide birth). Delight in the abundant bird life, and perhaps arrange a picnic lunch on one of the islands.
Matt Holmes is the Founder & President of Boundless Journeys. Boundless Journeys is an award-winning tour operator that goes off the beaten path for immersive and authentic travel experiences.
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For a while highlighters were not really on my radar, for me a bit of blush on the cheeks was enough and I felt intimidated by the application of them, however after reading several blogger reviews back in my uni days from the likes of Vivianna Does Makeup and Lily pebbles I thought I should delve in.
These days highlighters come in so many forms (of which I've tried many) from sticks to powders but my all time favourite would be the MAC Mineralize Skin Finish powder in soft and gentle (£24.00). This highlighting powder give a subtle shimmer and I find it best to apply to the brow bone and down onto the cheek bone where the sun would naturally hit. Because of my pale skin I use this also as a bronzer and apply under the cheek bones for a bit of colour and very slight contour.
The next highlighter and the perfect addition to the Mac Mineralize Powder is the recently discovered NYX Baked Blusher in Chiffon. I am really loving NYX as a brand, their product range is so strong and features a whole array of cult buys. I brought the colour Chiffon and think its rosey hue is a perfect complimentary colour for my skin tone and the shimmer gives an extra highlight on the cheeks. I will definitely be buying more of these, especially at £6.50.


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Vue de l'exposition (RDC)
Pierre Toby, Claude Rutault
John Beech, Dominique Gauthier, Olivier Mosset, Bernard Joubert, Xavier Mary, Didier Mencoboni, Claude Rutault, Pierre Toby, Emmanuelle Villard, Valérie Vogt
Exhibition from 4th to 25th july 2015
This title, borrowed from a painting made by the Swiss painter Rémy Zaugg, has probably been chosen for its imaginative power, for its references.
We are talking about the disappearing of white. Is it a color, a monochrome or an achrome? These questions remain unanswered. When white is disappearing, what does it become? Do another color, or other colors, appear in the background? Only one other color is synonym of monochrome and this is mostly the issue of this exhibition. But polychromes are not excluded: monochrome often brings them to light, in particular through polyptychs.


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This has been quite the trip! We're so thankful for great clients like Laura and Jeff who hosted us in the fabulous city of Richmond and made us feel so welcomed.
We're worn out after another long day but wanted to share a couple before I headed to bed.
The image below is just a glimpse of the fun that we had during this wedding!
Mr. and Mrs. Purtee
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Even if someone practices great oral hygiene — brushing their teeth and flossing after each meal — tooth decay can still occur. Tooth decay can be scary and painful. As such, it is important to learn more about the condition to know how to spot and treat it should it happen to you. Below are 7 common terms to know about tooth decay.
This refers to holes in the teeth. Cavities are usually caused by tooth decay and can cause pain and further decay if left untreated. As such, it is important to get treatment for cavities as soon as possible. Annual check-ups at the dentist are typically the best way to catch cavities and get them treated.
This refers to how cavities are treated. Fillings are typically made up of silver but can be made up of other materials too. During the procedure in which a cavity is treated, the dentist will place the filling into the cavity. This allows the hole in the tooth to be closed. It also helps to prevent further decay and stops bacteria from getting in the tooth.
Floss is a chord made up of thin filaments. The floss is used to clean the small, hard-to-get areas between each tooth. Most people like to skip the flossing part of their oral hygiene routine, but flossing is a key component in preventing tooth decay. This is because food particles can still be trapped between the teeth and create bacteria even after brushing and/or using mouthwash. Flossing is extremely good for dental hygiene.
This is something found in most mouthwash and toothpaste. Fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay by making the tooth enamel stronger. Fluoride can even replace tooth enamel. This is particularly important because the tooth enamel cannot regenerate if it is damaged in some way. The tooth enamel is something that covers the outer layer of each tooth. It is mainly made up of minerals and helps prevent decay in the teeth.
This is a dental hygiene product that helps remove bacteria from the mouth that may cause tooth decay. Mouthwash can clean hard-to-reach places in the mouth, like the gum line or the back of the teeth. As such, it is an important part of anyone's dental hygiene routine.
A periodontist is a healthcare professional that specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating tooth decay. They can also help prevent, diagnose, and treat other conditions or complications that tooth decay may cause. The dentist will usually refer their patients to a periodontist if the tooth decay is severe or if the patient has dealt with tooth decay for a long time.
Like mouthwash and floss, toothpaste is a dental hygiene product that is essential in helping to prevent tooth decay. When applied and brushed onto the teeth, toothpaste works by getting rid of bacteria and its acids from the mouth. These bacteria and acids can cause tooth decay. Brushing the teeth with toothpaste is an important part of good dental hygiene practice. If you have sensitive teeth, you may want to speak to your doctor about which toothpaste you should use.
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COMP 104: Computer Animation
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The course introduces techniques for understanding and developing dynamic and interactive media by using sound, motion, images, and text. Relevant software knowledge areas are covered.
Computer animation of multimedia objects is increasingly used in web publishing and in projects for product marketing. The purpose of this the course is to introduce interactive elements in multimedia creation using computer animation and using simple programming components for interactivity. The course will teach techniques to create dynamic and interactive content using Macromedia's Flash software. Examples of interactivity include the ability to change the animation upon user input, as in a flying plane unveiling a banner when the user touches it or upon the expiration of a timer, as in rain turning to snow in 5 seconds or other event-driven systems. The course is appropriate for anyone interested in using computers to design, and publish simple graphical animations including web developers, and graphic artists. The salient feature of the course is that very little programming knowledge is needed although students should be comfortable in using software tools and be able to think logically to write simple, programming segments in a special language called Actionscript.
Ability to publish created animated media projects to the web in a process that involves understanding human interface design.
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have you ever wished that a special makeup product would never run out?
Well, of course you have! Especially if you have sensitive skin that reacts to most makeup products like mine does. When I find a certain product that my skin loves, I want an unlimited supply of it in a container that never empties.
Although I'm not a huge fan of heavy makeup, I do count on a select number of beauty essentials. Here they are, broken down into the nine most important items that are always in my makeup bag.
If you love a certain brand please share it with me, as I'm always looking for new and cool items.
RMS Beauty Eye Polish • RMS Beauty • $28
Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick • Bourjois • $13.50
Dior Diorshow Pump'N'Volume Mascara • Christian Dior • $29.50
NYX Professional Makeup – Pro Powder Brush • NYX • $23
BECCA Sunchaser 3-Piece Full Face Palette • Becca • $29
Tata Harper – Illuminating Moisturizer • Tata Harper • $85
Nyx Professional Makeup Wonder Stick • NYX • $12
Urban Decay – Naked2 Palette • Urban Decay • $29–54
Tata Harper Lip and Cheek Tint • Tata Harper • $36


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HOMETOWN: Olive Branch, MS
HOBBIES: Sprint car racing, listening to country music, golf
For the first time in nearly a decade, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will have a new number in the NASCAR Cup Series, joining JTG Daugherty Racing and donning the No. 47 on his Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. Stenhouse will be reunited with his former crew chief, Brian Pattie, as the duo join the organization in 2020 and lead the charge of the No. 47 Kroger team.
Racing has been in the Olive Branch, Miss-native Stenhouse bloodline since before Stenhouse was born. He gets his love of racing from his dad, Ricky Stenhouse Sr., who raced sprint cars throughout Stenhouse's childhood. Stenhouse would work at his dad's racing shop and clean his cars at local dirt tracks in Mississippi where his dad was racing until he was old enough to begin working on them himself.
Stenhouse began his motorsports career at six years old racing go karts. He earned 47 wins and 90 podium finishes in his 13-year karting career, all while working with his dad in his racing shop and engine shop. Eventually, he moved up to race sprint cars when he was 15 years old in 2003. From that day forward, his dad ended his racing career to focus on his son's career and continues to attend races today.
Stenhouse began stock car racing in 2008 racing in the ARCA Racing Series for Roush Fenway Racing. In only his sixth race in a stock car, he won his first ARCA race at Kentucky Speedway and had two total wins in his rookie season. Working his way through the Roush Fenway Racing driver development program, he began racing a partial schedule in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) in 2009. He then won the Rookie of the Year award in 2010 after scoring three top-five and eight top-10 finishes in 32 starts.
Stenhouse's NASCAR career only continued to strengthen from there. In his second NXS season in 2011, he had two wins, 16 top-five and 26 top-10 finishes in 34 starts, ultimately winning the NXS Championship. He went for two in 2012, winning a second consecutive NXS Championship with six wins, 19 top-five and 26 top-10 finishes. It was only right that Stenhouse was promoted to a NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) ride at Roush Fenway Racing for his rookie year in 2013, a season in which he also won his first NCS pole award at Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Sunoco Rookie of the Year award at the end of the season.
His NCS career continued to excel from there. Through seven full-time seasons, Stenhouse has two wins (Talladega Superspeedway in May 2017 and Daytona International Speedway in July 2017), 15 top-five finishes, 34 top-10 finishes and two pole awards in 256 career starts.
Aside from his premier series accomplishments, Stenhouse is highly decorated in the sprint car racing community still to this day where he owns a team and competes part-time. After his first NCS win at Talladega, he became only one of eight drivers to have won in NASCAR's premier series as well as the USAC Silver Crown, National Sprint Car, and National Midget Series, joining drivers such as Mario Andretti, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart.


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Biden signs bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to US service members killed in Kabul airport bombing
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bill that posthumously awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. service members killed in a terrorist attack outside Kabul's airport in August.
Congress unanimously approved the legislation in November, sending it to the president's desk for his signature.
Video above: In August, Biden attends dignified transfer of U.S. service members killed in Kabul bombing
The medal — Congress' "highest expression of national appreciation" — will be presented at a later date.
The troops were among the dozens killed in the suicide bombing attack outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport on Aug. 26, which ISIS-K claimed credit for, during the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan.
"The American service members exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants," the bill reads. "The American service members dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor."
The 13 service members were identified as:
- Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, 25, of Lawrence, Massachusetts
- Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23, of Sacramento, California
- Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, California
- Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska
- Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Indiana
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, 20, of St. Charles, Missouri
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyoming
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, of Norco, California
- Navy Hospitalman Maxton W. Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio
- Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tennessee