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- Target's Trashing Treatise
Trashing, its the best cat burglar fun this side of roofdropping Sarah and
Lachlan Murdoch's mansion while 'Lochie Boy' is away on business. Because
I've been having so much fun trashing recently, I thought I'd write a more
specific study of this fine art. The great thing about trashing is that if
it is done properly it is about as illegal as stepping on a crack in the
sidewalk. You see, because trash has been 'discarded' it is not really
stealing to take it. Getting caught is more of an 'inconvenience' than
anything else. Nevertheless, this inconvenience is unnecessary so abit of
preparation helps to the end of avoiding it. The aim of this file is to run
you through the basics and teach you abit about the legal implications of
trashing. This guide doesn't have to manifest itself in weeks of planning
beforehand. For the most part it can be done on the fly. You can also modify
these methods for your own approach. I provide a full approach because I
think you will benefit from knowing my exacting opinions.
I have lumped both cops and security guards into the term 'security'.
Walking/Cycling from home
This is for if you don't have, or don't want to use, an automobile.
Generally, your local exchange should be within a distance from your house
to make this viable. If you do this, try to take the route of least activity/
witnesses. The side streets and alleys are good for this.
Equipment Concealment
If you are stopped by security, you don't want them to search you and find
equipment that suggests you are out for anything sus like. The equipment
you will likely be carrying will be: A torch, Rubber gloves, Bag, Picks/
Shims etc. You can only get busted for carrying picks or boltcutters. Even
a torch, rubber gloves and bag all together aren't illegal even if they find
them. They just look really sus. If you know in advance that there will be no
padlock on the dumpster, you can save yourself alot of trouble by leaving
your B+E tools at home.
Bag - Put something in your bag like a folder or something to show that is
what you're using the bag for and not for carting away stolen goods. The
idea here is more disguise than concealment. You could always scrunch up a
plastic bag and put it in your pocket (don't do this if you don't want to
make noise at the site.) The excuse for having this could be something like,
"I bought some food and ate it, so I put the bag in my pocket." I have also
found that often there is a small enough amount of paper to just put in my
pocket or tuck in my pants so I didn't need a bag!
Rubber gloves - Wear some shorts under your jeans (or whatever) and put
one glove in each pocket. Even if frisked they will still feel like fabric.
They're not 100% necessary, but they're so you don't leave prints on the off
chance that the run was noticed and they can be bothered to check. They are
also to keep your hands clean.
Picks - 1) Get a thick texta, remove the dye cloth shit from inside, wrap
your picks in popped bubble wrap and stow inside. It will feel exactly
like a regular texta. If you're carrying a bag, put it in a pencil case
with other pens, if in your pocket, carry some other pens with it. You only
really need the lifter and a tension wrench. A classic double pronged
tension wrench will fit inside a relatively small sized texta with a
lifter. You can also keep the tension wrench lying at the bottom of your
bag cause they just look like a piece of crappy metal.
2) Lifter in one pocket, Tension wrench in the other, hands in
pockets. See a cop, throw them away. If asked what you threw away, deny
throwing anything away. If they are found, deny ownership.
3) Things like regular tension wrenches, shims and homebrew picks
just look like pieces of crappy metal.
Torch - Kind of difficult to conceal but it IS night-time. Could put a
small one on the end of a keyring to make it look like you carry it around
all the time anyway. I have cut a slit in the inner pocket of my bomber
jacket. When I put the torch in, it falls inside the lining where it is
better hidden against a search and the excuse "It must have been there for a
while without my noticing it" is more believable.
Clothes - Don't bother wearing matt black. Just wear normal clothes,
earthy, nature look clothes still look dark at night and don't look so
bloody suspicious.
Putting your equipment somewhere near the exchange during daylight hours,
ready to pick up later at night is also a feasable tactic. This is the only
way to 'smuggle' a pair of boltcutters to the scene for example.
Excuses For Where You're Going
If pulled over at 2:00 am you are going to have to account for your
whereabouts with something better than "I like going for walks at night -
got a problem with that?" Always have an excuse ready for every occasion.
Good examples are :
"I'm going to my friend's/girlfriend's house." - will be asked to
explain where friend lives - preferably make it a real friend who doesn't
mind covering for you but they won't investigate your bluff if you just
answer swiftly and eloquently.
"I'm going home." - depends on your direction of travel really. You will
be asked where from, so its your friend's house again, or your work or
place of learning etc.
Take into account the equipment you have with you. ie. "To do some study"
or "Going to go to uni with her tomorrow."
Random Civilians
Don't say, "Hi", don't try to hide, just ignore them. This also goes for
security unless they approach you.
Going To And From Vehicle
This counts for where you hide your bike as well. The route you take
should generally be out of sight of potential witnesses. You should park
your car in a place in will not look out of place (ie. carpark.)
This should be taken into account because it will piss you off if you
get there and the dumpster is empty. These differ from area to area but if
you go the night before, there will be more stuff to go through. Also, you
will be able to see abit about people activity patterns (ie. if a nearby
house has the lights on and the bin not out, they may be planning to put
it out later that night.) You can also use other people's bins for your own
purposes and lastly, if the bin is collected directly after the trashing
run, the exchange employees will not know it has been trashed and not step
up security.
The sad night after bin collection day, there will be some bins out but
most will be away. That is how you tell your night's fucked.
Line Of Sight
Check the surrounding area for places that may contain potential witnesses
(crime stopper granny homes, passersby etc.) The main areas you should be
concerned with line of sight to and from is your entry point to the
exchange and the dumpster itself. Limit exposure to these points, try to look
inconspicuous in the short time you spend there. If line of sight is too
good, avoid the locations completely.
Adjacent And Nearby Premises
Check these places for people that might see/hear you and think something
is amiss. Negative signs are residential premises and 24hr businesses
- check these to see if some nights they are closed and also what times of
night are the most active, and times of breaks, cars leaving etc. If there
are no places like this nearby, the place is eminently trashable. If not, you
will understand better that you can't make a bloody raucous in the compound
while you should be being a professional ... Exchanges are usually located in
'semi' commercial areas so most of the time you should be ok.
Lighting And Security Lighting
Be aware of the locations within the compound that are well lit, the
darker areas outside the compound will be able to see these areas very
clearly so its best to avoid them when possible and stick to the dark
places. You may as well do a scan for security lighting at this stage as
well, just so you don't get surprised by it!
They can become a problem. If there is one, you're pretty unlucky but you
can get around it by bringing some sticks of beef jerky for the little
bastard. That should shut it up enough to calm it down unless it starts
barking as soon as it's finished so they get more in which case a more
'permanent' solution may be necessary .. This should be noted on
adjacent premises and on the way to/from your vehicle.
Back Way In
In my experience alot of exchanges seem to back onto viable entry ways.
For example, parks, carparks, alley ways. It is probably because of the
'semi' commercial places they are located.
Compound Entry Point
Remember line of sight. Don't rattle the fence when you jump it. If it is
a gate, make sure you jump one that has the bolt in the ground (put it in
yourself if necessary.) Try to keep your silhouette low by 'rolling' over the
Approaches Of 'Hostiles'
For each access road/route a security vehicle might come from, you should
have a corresponding escape route. Try to make it one that puts you out
of sight of the route as soon as possible. Knowing the locations you will
be inside and the route you will take in each contingency means you can
act efficiently in these situations.
Advance Warning Systems
Its nice to know when its time to go. The idea is to see security before
they see you. You can post lookouts at each approach route. In this
instance it is probably not best to communicate via two-way as this will
make the 'operation' look planned. Just have him squawk like a bird or
something. If you've decided you're going to pull the run on the night
before bin collection day, then you can pull someone's bin out and put it
in the centre of the road. If the security doesn't get out, complain and
put the bin back, well then he's just going to drive straight into it and
make a noise. Knock the bin on its side if it looks more natural. If a car
is approaching from behind you, then you'll see the reflection of the
headlights on the wall infront of you.
The reason for the name of this chapter is because at my local exchange
the ambient light catches on the bin just so it looks like a big treasure
chest. It all adds to the cat burglar feel man.
The Padlock
Sometimes the dumpster will be padlocked, sometimes it won't. It depends
on the exchange and also I believe at some they remove the padlock on the
night before bin collection cause otherwise the garbage truck will pick it
up, turn it upside down and the lid will break. An important thing to note is
that under no circumstances are security to find out you bypassed a padlock
to get in the dumpster. This shows planning and intent. You want it to look
like you came up the open dumpster as an 'opportunity'. If you cut the
padlock with bolt cutters, put the padlock and the boltcutters somewhere away
from the scene (eg. back at the car), you can also wrap the padlock in a
plastic bag and put it in someone else's bin. If you've used a non-
destructive method, hide it nearby to collect later. In addition, the tools
you used to bypass it should be hidden or put back at the car as well.
Method Of Sorting
Work this out based on how much time you want to take, how much and what
kind of stuff you want to get.
1) Take a couple of garbage bags all together and leave
2) Take all the paper in the bag but leave all other stuff
3) Sort through everything, look at contents of papers etc. to see what is
worth taking
Sort what you want out of each bag, then take the stuff you will take
to a hiding spot where your bag is, or put in another garbage bag so it
looks less like you are taking a whole bunch of stuff.
Dark Spot To Sort Through Bags
Usually, the area around the dumpster will be lit. It would be better to
find a place that is not easily seen if someone decides to poke their head
over the fence. Bear in mind that you don't want to be totally boxed in.
Ideally, this spot should be out of line of sight with areas of potential
witnesses. Take the bags from the dumpster then go to this spot to sort.
While you are at this spot, illumination from your torch should be
shielded. Use a red lens, or make a 'hood' for it. Either tape around the
circumference so light doesn't escape from the sides or tape most of the
face so that there is just a little slit of light. If noise is a problem,
choose a spot that is away from the adjacent premises.
Noise And Cat Burglar Stealth
This will only be a problem if there are negative adjacent premises. When
you jump over fences, try to do it on a stable fence (as opposed to a gate)
and away from the premises that are occupied. A big thing is the rustling of
the damned garbage bag. Try to keep a firm grip on it and hold it together
as tightly as possible. Support it if lifting it over/through a fence. Don't
slide it out of the dumpster. Noise can be concealed by things like passing
cars, wind, rain and sprinkler systems (try to check what time they come on
if there are any.)
Avoision Of Security
You might have noticed that I used the word "avoision". This is because
it more accurately describes the kind of escape you should make if security
are detected. In trashing it is not really a 'run-for-your-life' type of
escape. That definitely looks suspicious. Just kind of casually slinking
off down your escape route is the idea. Its like if you run from a dog, it
will chase you and then bite you if it catches you. If you had stayed calm,
it might have tried to make friends. If you avoided them well and they
aren't really sure where you went, then you can run if you want. If you run
and they catch you, they'll bust you. In my opinion you are better off
trying to talk your way out of it with a well planned story. There is
no urgency, so don't make it seem like there is.
Excuses For Being In Compound
The main idea is that you want it to look like a random occurence and you
are just messing around inside. Make it well planned but don't let it look
that way. The old AFP random traffic stop that took months to arrange fits
well into this category. Large tools you brought with you should be hidden
elsewhere (the rest can be hidden on your person like on the way over) and
the only thing 'out' is the garbage bag you are currently working on and
they may not even notice it. Either quickly put the rubber gloves back in
your shorts, or find a spot to throw them (like in a bush) towards the
beginning of your escape route. If you have equipment out, put it in the
garbage bag or bin and deny ownership - its better than just standing there.
These excuses will have to be used with the excuse for what you are doing in
that specific area (where you came from , where you're going
, the route you would take etc.) Excuses include :
"I was taking a piss."
"I was throwing away some garbage."
"I got sidetracked cause this dumpster looked like it had some good stuff
in it."
"I/my father/mother/girlfriend/brother etc. threw something in here earlier
and its really important."
"I came here to have a rest."
"Some guys were chasing me and I came here to hide."
"That garbage bag was like that when I got here."
"Don't mind me, just passing through."
Take girl with you and tell them you "wanted to get some 'fucking' privacy."
Try to be polite. The idea is that if they think you were just messing
around they just send you on your way with a "warning" and exactly 24hrs
later you're back in the same place doing the same damn thing.
Leaving No Traces
If you plan on coming back again some other time you should atleast TRY to
leave no evidence that someone came and rifled through the bin. They may
increase security if you do this. If there is no padlock on the dumpster,
that is gold, so you want to maintain that advantage. If they keep requesting
patrols from the cops, that can turn out to be a major difficulty as well.
Don't be an idiot and smash stuff at the exchange or write notes for the
staff or something. Don't strew garbage all over the show. I know its nerve
wracking to not get the hell out of there after you've got your stuff from
the garbage bag but try to put it back in the bin afterwards. In my
experience, they don't seem to tie up the garbage bags before throwing them
in the bin, but if they do then untie them and tie them again afterwards,
don't rip them open. Taking afew whole bags won't be noticed. Lastly, don't
make a pattern out of when you go on a run to a particular exchange. If they
notice that someone has come and gone through the bin every night before bin
collection, they may have someone wait for you on that night. Vary the days
and/or don't do it every single week.
== On The Way Home ==
The main thing you need to consider is the items you are carrying. In
regards to tools, don't think that because you're not ABOUT to do something
wrong, You won't get busted for having them. Conceal as per previous section.
You may be able to get rid of the rubber gloves by wrapping them in a plastic
bag and throwing them in someone else's bin. Lastly, you may have a bag full
of stuff. If you get caught with it on the way back, its not like its
jewellery or a VCR or something - its junk. Excuses include :
"Its mine."
"They're photocopies for my assignment."
"I was making some stuff at my friend's house."
== Epilogue ==
If you want to start getting a feel for this stuff, next time you pass by
an exchange during open hours have a good squizz at it. Casing is not really
necessary for this kind of mission but its kinda fun to check them out. Have
a look at what the cars look like and how many etc. What the place looks like
when people are inside (gates open? doors open? etc.) and run through some
of the observations mentioned earlier.
Things you can expect to find include : Computer printouts, Screen Dumps of
an application called "Director", Phone numbers of wierd operator services
(Some written down, some from the screen dumps etc.), feeder cables and other
wires (to use on that weekend beige boxing project) and a myriad of other
documents that they've finished with. If you want more/more recent
information than you're getting from the dumpsters - well then its just time
to start breaking into the exchanges themselves (if you actually do get into
one, they look fantastic inside
So, Happy Hunting and Tally Ho!
- Epic Target 26/10/99 [email protected]
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hen Philip Mason returned to England from India he discovered that attitudes towards the servants were similar to those towards Ayahs and other servants in India: "their mental processes really are unbelievable," or "You've got to face it. Their minds don't work like ours." Mason comments: "I was struck more than ever — I think any Englishman is bound to be struck — by the parallels between the way people speak and feel about those who belong to a different class and the way they speak and feel about those of a different race" (Mason, P. Prospero's Magic. Some Thoughts on Class and Race. London: Oxford University Press, 1962, 2).
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New Car Review
2013 Toyota Sequoia: New Car Review
Pros: Excellent performance from newly standard 5.7-liter V8; cavernous 3-row interior; lots of available features; decent ride and handling for a big rig
Cons: Predictably poor gas mileage; distant dashboard controls
What's New: The 2013 Toyota Sequoia discards the formerly standard 4.6-liter V8, and Entune is now optional or standard on every model. There's also an available Blu-ray entertainment system, an industry first.
We'd like to start this year's review by thanking Toyota for reading last year's review. How else to explain the 2013 Sequoia's changes? We complained about the standard 4.6-liter V8, and Toyota got rid of it. We noted that the Entune mobile apps system wasn't offered at the beginning of last year, and now it's available across the lineup. We kvetched that the navigation system wasn't hard drive-based, and now it is, at least on fancier models. It's nice to know that, just like you, the wise folks at Toyota do their vehicle research at AutoTrader.com.
But truth be told, Toyota didn't really need to make any of these changes. The Sequoia was already a top pick in its class. Based on the excellent Tundra full-size pickup, the Sequoia's got all the toughness you could ask for, yet its ride and handling are surprisingly refined. And its cabin is first-rate, deftly hiding those work-truck origins with above-average materials and plenty of luxuries.
The Sequoia's days at the top might be numbered, as the newly redesigned 2014 Chevy Silverado will surely be spawning a new Tahoe and Suburban before long. But the Sequoia remains an exceptionally well-rounded vehicle for those who require its industrial-grade capabilities, and its updates for 2013 only sweeten the deal. Sorry, Toyota -- we can't find much that needs improvement anymore.
Comfort & Utility
The 2013 Toyota Sequoia comes in SR5, Limited or Platinum trim. Standard SR5 features include 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, running boards, a roof rack, a sunroof, tri-zone automatic climate control, a power driver seat, 8-passenger seating and an 8-speaker sound system with iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity. Optional is a 6.1-in touchscreen interface with Entune mobile app integration, a rearview camera and a navigation system that doesn't have a hard drive.
The Limited adds 20-in alloy wheels, a power liftgate, leather upholstery, Optitron instrumentation, a rearview-mirror-mounted backup camera and 14-speaker premium JBL sound. Optional here is a 7-in higher-resolution touchscreen with hard drive-based navigation, including extra space for music storage.
The Platinum features adaptive cruise control, an air suspension, second row captain's chairs for 7-passenger seating, perforated leather upholstery with driver power thigh support, wood grain interior trim, a rear seat Blu-ray entertainment system with a 9-in monitor and the hard drive-based navigation system as standard.
Some higher-end features are available on lower trim levels as options.
From the driver's perspective, the Sequoia is distinctly reminiscent of the Tundra, which makes sense -- the two vehicles share not only the same platform, but also the same dashboard. We give the Sequoia's control layout extra style points for its two-tone color treatment and stylized curves and knobs; however, the face of the dashboard is so flat and distant that the driver may not even be able to reach some of the controls. Try turning the stereo knob on the right side, for example. At least the materials are average-plus by class standards.
The Sequoia's front seats are about what you'd expect: wide and largely contourless, but adequately supportive for longer trips. The 40/20/40-split second row seat has plenty of room for adults, and it slides and reclines to accommodate various physiques, though we give the comfort edge to the Platinum's standard second row captain's chairs (optional on Limited). The 3-person third row is reasonably adult-friendly as well -- once you're situated, that is. Simply getting back there is the issue, as access is rather awkward via the Sequoia's elongated rear door and flip-forward second row chair.
Cargo space is a Sequoia specialty. There's 18.9 cu ft behind the third row (that's roughly a Ford Taurus trunk), 66.6 cu ft behind the second row and a gargantuan 120.1 cu ft with all the rear seats folded.
With iPod/USB and Bluetooth integration provided even in the entry-level SR5 model, the Sequoia has its high-tech bases covered. It also gives up nothing to the latest minivans with its available 9-in rear entertainment system, especially with the new-for-2013 Blu-ray compatibility. And now that the high-end navigation system is hard drive-based, we can't quibble about that, either.
We'd like to see Entune be standard across the board, and it would be nice if Toyota gave every Sequoia buyer that same high-end navigation system rather than selling two different systems with different display screens to boot. But hey, the reality is that this Toyota's got you covered on the technology front; you just might have to pay more than you expected to get all the bells and whistles.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The Sequoia is either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or 4-wheel drive (with low-range gearing), and it now comes only with the outstanding 5.7-liter V8, which makes a robust 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. From the Tundra pickup to the Land Cruiser SUV, this beastly V8 is a hit wherever it turns up and it makes the Sequoia a very satisfying vehicle when you hit the gas. The transmission is a smooth and responsive 6-speed automatic. Note that the maximum tow rating is 7,400 pounds in RWD SR5 form.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Sequoia at 13 miles per gallon city/18 mpg hwy with RWD and 13 mpg city/17 mpg hwy. Pretty thirsty, yes, but not unusual for this type of vehicle.
The Sequoia comes standard with stability control, eight airbags (including front knee airbags), and 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. No crash tests had been conducted at the time this article was written.
Driving Impressions
The Sequoia may be the size of a small bus, but its Camry-style steering wheel and light steering effort make it feel more maneuverable than it actually is. It also has an independent rear suspension, which helps it negotiate bumps in a relatively civilized way for a truck-based SUV. In tight spots, of course, the Sequoia struggles, but it loves the open road and eats up highway miles with quiet composure. 4-wheel drive Sequoias have 2-speed transfer cases with low-range gearing -- so if you plan to take your Sequoia off-road, you should be in good hands.
Other Cars to Consider
Chevrolet Tahoe - The venerable Tahoe doesn't have the Sequoia's thrust or interior polish, but it's a tried-and-true SUV with seating for up to nine passengers.
Ford Expedition - The old school Expedition is in need of rejuvenation; but like the Tahoe, it's got tradition on its side. Also, it can mostly keep pace with the Sequoia's ride and handling thanks to an independent rear suspension of its own.
Dodge Durango - The recently redesigned Durango isn't as large as the others; it's a stretched Jeep Grand Cherokee, not a converted pickup truck. But it does feature a refined rear-wheel drive platform, three usable rows of seating, and an optional 5.7-liter V8 with output numbers that come close to the Toyota's.
AutoTrader Recommends
We're not usually this shallow, but what's a full-size luxury SUV without 20-in diamond-cut-finish wheels and leather seats? The Sequoia Limited would be our choice.
What do you think about the 2013 Toyota Sequoia? Let us know in the comments below.


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The SME Exhibitor Success Center is just getting started and we'll be adding new content all the time, so check back and see what's new! And if you don't see what you're looking for, please let us know.
Empowering your events with an integrated marketing communication program can help drive the success you need. The Exhibitor Success Center features rich content that reflects emerging knowledge and creative approaches to help you build booth traffic, enhance the attendee experience, and connect with your target audience. Leverage many creative assets and free marketing opportunities that allow you to personalize communication with your customers and prospects.
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Brittany Serke
Hometown: Southbury, Conn.
Major: Chemistry/Biochemistry, Spanish
WCSU DegreeS: Dual Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry/Biochemistry and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Activities: IMPACT, Peer-to-Peer Mentor, Chemistry Club secretary and president, Sigma Delta Pi vice president and president, PASS tutor, residence hall secretary, Institutional Review Board, Orientation Committee, Arts and Sciences Student Ambassador, supplementary instructor and lab assistant in the chemistry department, work part time at ATMI in Danbury
Internships: Advanced Technology Materials Inc. (ATMI) as a formulations chemist, generating solutions to clean microelectronic and logic devices for technology-driven customers
Honors and Awards: Dean's List, 3.92 GPA, Henry Barnard Outstanding Student Award, Isabelle Farrington Scholarship, Capitol Scholarship, Jason Hancock Scholarship, WCSU Foundation Award, WCSU President's Award, General Chemistry Student of the Year Award, Carey Industries Scholarship
Brittany Serke has always loved science. So much so that when it came time to declare a major, she chose more than one. "Chemistry and biochemistry can be applied to anything, and at the time I didn't know what sub-discipline I wanted to go into," she says. "I love to be challenged and in the chemistry department I am never bored -- there's always something to learn."
You'd think a dual major in two sciences would be enough to keep any student challenged, but Serke added a third major to the mix. "Spanish is a fascinating language. It's so diverse, and learning about different cultures has allowed me to connect with other people and to communicate with others without a barrier," she explains.
With obvious aptitude and amibitions like these, Serke probably could have studied anywhere. "I decided to come to WestConn because it was close to home, affordable and still had the feel of a private institution," she says. "I liked how there's always something new happening at WestConn ... new buildings, new classes, new clubs, new opportunities."
Clearly a very driven student, Serke gives some of the credit to her instructors. "Any one of my professors in the chemistry or Spanish departments has been a mentor to me. I have spent more time with them than my own family! We have built a working relationship and a friendship together, which is just as important. They have seen me through the ups and downs, the successes and failures, and have supported me through it all. They want to see me succeed and get me excited about what I am learning."
Asked what she will remember most about her WestConn experience, Serke says, "My study-abroad experiences in Spain and Puerto Rico were unforgettable. I went to so many places, saw all of the sights, and learned about the cultures and history. I am so grateful to have experienced more at my age than some people have in their entire lifetime. The Wizards of Chemistry show we performed in the chemistry department was also memorable. It was a magic show that we put on for the community. It was a great feeling to get kids excited about science."
After graduation, Serke plans to attend graduate school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry to pursue a Ph.D. in molecular toxicology and environmental medicine.
Serke's advice to new students entering WCSU is: "Pursue not only what you are passionate about, but also a discipline where you can successfully find a job. WCSU is what you make of it. Go to class, work hard, study hard, play hard and make some connections!"


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The Dow Jones industrials and the Nasdaq composite index sank to fresh lows Friday, and the Standard & Poor's 500 ended just slightly above its July low as conflicting economic data and profit warnings from the likes of Bankof
"It's hard for the market to get any confidence," said Chuck Hill, research director at earnings tracker Thomson Financial/First Call Inc. in Boston.
With the S&P 500 coming off its worst quarter in 15 years and the average domestic stock mutual fund down 17.2 percent in the three months ended Sept. 30, that's a common feeling among investors these days.
It didn't help that the fourth quarter got off to a dismal start, with the S&P 500 sliding 3.2 percent last week despite a big bounce Tuesday. The index now is down 30 percent year to date.
The chief culprit is the rapidly deteriorating outlook for corporate profits, some market pros say.
Analysts' consensus estimate of year-over-year operating earnings growth in the third quarter for companies in the S&P 500 has shrunk to 5.9 percent from 16.6 percent in early July, Hill said. And fourth-quarter projections are being ratcheted down at a fast clip as well.
"It's hard for the market to maintain any sustained rally when analysts are slashing estimates like this," Hill said.
Analysts are reacting in large part to what they are hearing from corporate executives. Among the 5,000 U.S. companies that First Call follows, warnings of profit shortfalls this quarter have outpaced positive "pre-announcements" by 2.4 to 1.
That's a big change from the first half of the year, when the economy, and earnings, seemed to be on solid recovery tracks.
The ratio of negative to positive earnings pre-announcements was 1.6 to 1 at this point in the second quarter and 1.3 to 1 at this point in the first.
On Friday, aluminum giant
Third-quarter reporting season heats up starting Oct. 14, but a smattering of reports due this week from
Hill expects S&P 500 earnings to beat analysts' expectations by the usual 2 percentage points or so once the third-quarter numbers have been tallied, but he fears that profit reports may be "accompanied by comments about how lousy business is," which wouldn't help lift the glum mood on Wall Street.
In its warning Thursday, data-storage company EMC pointed to a "brutal" business climate.
On the economic front, the mixed message of recent weeks continued Friday as the government said nonfarm payrolls fell by 43,000 in September, compared with expectations of a small increase, while the unemployment rate was a better-than-expected 5.6 percent.
Richard DeKaser, chief economist at
"The ramp-up in war jitters is the paramount concern" among executives, DeKaser said. He said confidence among executives and investors may not return until there is a clearer sense about what may happen in the U.S.-Iraqi standoff over weapons inspections.
But some experts insist that the economy is in better shape than recent earnings warnings, and falling stock prices, would indicate.
"If you look at the stock market and the corporate bond market you'd think we're in a recession again. But if you look at the economy you don't find anything like that," said Scott Grannis, chief economist at Western Asset Management in
He expects growth to continue at a modest 2 percent to 3 percent pace. Because the stock market already has "priced in" a recession, by Grannis' estimation, share prices could be primed to turn around sooner than later, he said.
"Everybody seems braced for the worst, but we could be seeing the market bottom, or at least the bottoming process," Grannis said.
If he's right, that would fit with October's historical role as a "bear killer." Some of the worst market declines of the post-
In a report Friday, Michael Painchaud of Market Profile Theorems, a Seattle-based investment research firm, predicted that the Dow would surge to 11,000 by March. That would be a 46 percent rise from Friday's close of 7,528.40.
Painchaud said several signs pointed to a rally: Corporate insiders turned bullish in August, buying shares of their own companies at a brisk pace; the S&P 500 performance chart from the last three years looks similar to the 1972-74 downturn, which preceded a dramatic rebound; and corporate earnings in 2003 probably will be healthier than the recent spate of warnings suggests, he said.
First Call's Hill said that although the next couple of weeks could be ugly for the market, later this month investors may start looking optimistically toward 2003, with the hope that earnings by then will be rebounding at a stronger pace.
The market has often bottomed in October in part because investors and company executives begin to shift their focus to the coming year, Hill said.


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Apple must have been looking for a repeat performance of the somewhat botched HTC One X and HTC Evo 4G LTE US launch. The company asked that the Galaxy S III be added to an existing request for a ban on the sale of a number of Samsung Galaxy devices due to proclaimed patent violations.
One of the patents in question is the very same that caused the ITC to grant the ban on the HTC devices, namely the recognition of a numeric sequence or string of text that brings up an appropriate menu in response to a tap. The other is directed at S Voice and its similarities to Siri.
Well, all you Galaxy S III hopefuls can thank an overbooked US legal system for preventing a longer wait to get your hands on this shiny new toy. Judge Lucy Koh has indicated that to entertain such a request now would delay the actual trial, currently scheduled to start July 30, which Apple doesn't want to see happen.
As you all are no doubt aware, the Galaxy S III will launch across all the major carriers sometime between June 21 and July 9, so everyone should have a chance to pick one up.
To be clear, the fact that the ban wasn't issued doesn't indicate that the Judge is siding with Samsung. So come early August, if Apple emerges triumphant, we could still see certain Samsung devices facing a ban in the US.


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Los Alamos National Laboratory
Marianne Francois: scientific modeling of materials and climate
Marianne Francois: scientific modeling of materials and climate
With her eyes on the sky, Marianne François left pastoral Normandy in the French countryside to study flight. She landed in Florida, where she obtained her master's of science in aerospace engineering at Embry-Riddle, the world's largest aviation university. She followed with doctoral studies at the University of Florida. Throughout college, she was inspired by research at one of the largest scientific institutions in the world: Los Alamos National Laboratory.
So, in 2002, François became a postdoc at the Lab, where she is now a deputy group leader. A pilot, she (somewhat) jokingly says she chose Los Alamos because it has an airport atop a mesa.
Fluid dynamics reveals answers to many physical processes
In the Lab's Theoretical Division, François helps lead the group that researches fluid dynamics and solid mechanics. Understanding how fluids flow and interact with their surroundings is important to daily life. Ocean currents, tornadoes, water vapor that an airplane or car encounters—even the flow of blood through the cardiovascular system—are all guided by fluid dynamics.
Additionally, François and her group study materials and climate modeling and create large-scale computational simulations. They couple advanced numerical methods with models to better understand physical processes such as turbulence, heat transfer, chemical reactions, phase change and plasma behavior.
Research supports nonproliferation efforts
This work is applied to nuclear weapons and reactor design and safety, combustion engine design, energy industries, materials fabrication, medicine and global climate science.
Her 2006 paper published in the Journal of Computational Physics revealing numerical methods for the modeling of interfacial flow with surface tension has been cited nearly 250 times.
Aim high, stay focused
A civil air patrol pilot, François also volunteers for search and rescue missions. On ground, she leads the aviation and aerospace workshop in the Expanding Your Horizons program that supports technical career development for girls.
She urges young women to dream big and believe in themselves. "Don't get discouraged by what others say. Stay focused. Seek opportunities to discover what you like and set intermediate and long-term goals," says François, a recipient of the Lab's 2014 Women Who Inspire awards.


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Yesterday the Nigerian Senate passed a bill to prohibit same-sex marriage, as well as gay advocacy groups and public displays of same-sex affection. The bill imposes a 14 year sentence for those who are convicted of homosexuality and 10 year sentences for anyone who assists same-sex couples in marrying. The Nigerian House of Representatives will now vote on the bill and if passed, it will go to President Goodluck Jonathan to sign.
Erwin van der Borght, director of Amnesty International's Africa program, stated, "The bill will expand Nigeria's already draconian punishments for consensual same-sex conduct and set a precedent that would threaten all Nigerians' rights to privacy, equality, free expression, association, and to be free from discrimination."
Approximately a month before the bill passed the Senate, British Prime Minister David Cameron issued a threat to prevent aid from going to nations that violate the rights of homosexuals. Cameron remarked in a statement, "British aid should have more strings attached in terms of 'do you persecute people for their faith or their Christianity or do you persecute people for their sexuality.' We don't think that's acceptable...we're prepared to put some money behind what we believe."
Homosexuality is illegal in most African countries with the exception of South Africa, which recognizes gay marriage, but even there, anti-gay practices such as "corrective rapes" of lesbians, are commonplace.
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Further Java Practical Class
Table of Contents
In order to gain a star in the mark sheet you must complete this exercise. Completing the exercise does not gain you any credit in the examination. In this exercise you will implement a custom security manager for a new chat client called
SafeChatClient. Your new version of the chat client should allow only the following network and file system actions for any code your program downloads:
Connect to
www.cam.ac.uk on port 80 (i.e. web traffic).
Read (but not modify) the home directory of the user running the chat client.
Start by copying your implementation of
ChatClient from Ticklet 2 into a new class called
SafeChatClient inside the package
uk.ac.cam.crsid.fjava.tick2star. Take a copy of the source code for
uk.ac.cam.cl.fjava.messages.DynamicObjectInputStream and use it to produce a new class in your Ticklet 2* package called
SafeObjectInputStream. Your task for this Ticklet is to modify the code for
SafeChatClient and
SafeObjectInputStream so that any code downloaded and invoked by the client can only perform the file system and network actions as described as above.
Replace the use of
DynamicObjectInputStream with
SafeObjectInputStream inside
SafeChatClient and check your code works in an identical way to
ChatClient by connecting to
java-1b.cl.cam.ac.uk on port 15004. The class which is downloaded from the server will print
DONE if it has worked successfully.
By default, the JVM runs without an instance of the
SecurityManager object. You'll need one in order to be able to define security policies for the class loader. Therefore your first task is to create an instance of
SecurityManager and add it to the virtual machine (hint: try
System.setSecurityManager). Your chat client should not work with the default
SecurityManager, since the default policy does not permit class loaders.
You should use the following
String, representing a URL, as the source of the security policy:
"http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/teaching/1011/FJava/all.policy" (hint: try
System.setProperty("java.security.policy", ...)). Your implementation of
SafeChatClient should now run as before (i.e. with the security flaws). Why?
Rewrite the
addClass method in
SafeObjectInputStream to use
java.security.SecureClassLoader instead of
java.lang.ClassLoader. The class
SecureClassLoader provides a definition of the method
defineClass which takes a fifth argument of type
java.security.ProtectionDomain. (You will need to create an instance of
ProtectionDomain which supports only the permissions the downloaded class should be given. Apple users may find that additional permissions are needed and should investigate the need for read and write permissions within
apple.* as well as
The home directory of the current user can be found using the following expression
Test your implementation of
SafeChatClient by connecting to
java-1b.cl.cam.ac.uk on port 15004. The new class file should load and execute and the "wholesome content" should download, but the "dubious content" should fail to download. Similarly, any modifications to the filesystem should fail. It should not print
DONE at the end.
Please put the source code and byte code of
SafeChatClient and
SafeObjectInputStream, together with any other classes you wrote to support your application (including the contents of
messages.jar), into a jar file called
crsid-tick2star.jar. Please email the jar file to
email@example.com. You should receive a response via email within an hour. If you do not, please send an email to


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Alice Bice Bunton Collection
A local historian from Bethany, Connecticut, Alice Bice Bunton (1924-2000) was a long-time member of the Association for Gravestone Studies. Author of a book on the historic houses of Bethany in 1972, she attended AGS conferences regularly beginning in the late 1970s. Bunton died on October 18, 2000, at the age of 75.
Many of Bunton's photographs documenting cemeteries in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey were taken during tours associated with the AGS annual conferences. Also included in the collection are AGS conference brochures and other printed material, newspaper clippings, grave rubbings, and a small amount of correspondence.
- Subjects
- Gravestones--Connecticut
- Gravestones--Massachusetts
- Gravestones--New Jersey
- Stone carving--Connecticut
- Stone carving--Massachusetts
- Contributors
- Association for Gravestone Studies
- Bunton Alice Bice
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Marsha Kent Savage, age 60, died Nov. 1, 2012, at her home in Knoxville, Tenn., after an extended illness.
Marsha Kent Savage, age 60, died Nov. 1, 2012, at her home in Knoxville, Tenn., after an extended illness.
She was born in Union City, Tenn., the daughter of Tom Kent Savage and Mary Emma Harder Savage, who preceded her in death.
She attended Clarksville public schools and received a B.A and M.A. in English from Austin Peay State University, having done research on Lord Byron. She earned a Ph.D. in English at the University of Florida, where her research connected the works of Archibald Alison to William Wordsworth. She taught at the University of Florida and later Stetson University, where she developed a literature course titled "The Crazy Woman in the Attic," showing her lighter side.
Marsha served as a technical editor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for almost 24 years before going on disability leave in 2011. Marsha was smart, reliable, and meticulous — traits which made her a valued employee. She was also very helpful and funny, with a quick, dry wit, which made her a treasured co-worker and friend.
Marsha enjoyed being an aunt, reading and maintaining the best 60-year-old facial skin ever. She had a special fascination with the Nancy Drew mysteries, continuing to enjoy her mother's 1930s original books.
Marsha is survived by four sisters and their husbands, Kathy and Bob Gant, Knoxville, Susan Savage and Stephen Mallett, Nashville, Bonnie Savage and Tom Mylott, Dallas, Texas, and Rosemary and Juaquin Lee Walling, Juneau, Alaska.
She is also survived by an aunt, Martha Harder, Blacksburg, Va.; nieces, Anna Stewart, Emma Gant, Lucy Mallett and Julia Brown; nephew, Thomas Mylott; and three great-nieces.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In appreciation for Marsha's care at DaVita Knoxville Central, memorial gifts to the National Kidney Foundation may be mailed to DaVita Knoxville Central, 9141 Cross Park Drive, Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37923. Arrangements are by Cremation Options Inc., (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273), www.cremationoptionsinc.com.


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John Flynn
John Flynn is an actor and writer currently living in New York City.
He is one of the co-creators of the hit show 'Showgirls: The Best Movie Ever Made. Ever!" He is also one of the writers of Logo NewNowNext Awards, airing in June. John also created, produced, and hosted the internet show 'Project Improviser' a competitive reality show that explored the world of long form improvisation. His one man shows, Themepark Superstar and Dances With Pitchforks: Confessions of a Farm Boy, have been performed in New York at Caroline's Comedy Club, Joe's Pub, and the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater, and in Los Angeles, Boston, and Key West, Florida. He's a regular contributor to the monthly storytelling show at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater, 'Nights of Our Lives' and has been published in The Daily News, Go Metric Magazine, and an upcoming book about Craigslist hook-ups.
John has appeared off-Broadway in What in the World: The NEWSical Revue, Oedipus the Musical, All American Boy, and Around the World in a Bad Mood. Regionally, he appeared in the musical Gypsy (starring Betty Buckley and Deborah Gibson), Cold As Ice (an ice skating musical starring Oksana Baiul), A Chorus Line, and The Mystery of Irma Vep. On television he's appeared on 100 Centre Street and Saturday Night Live, as well as numerous commercials, industrials, print ads, motion capture work, and he's even done some hand modeling despite a life long habit of biting his nails.
His website is www.allthingsflynn.com [allthingsflynn.com]
Hometown: Little Silver, New Jersey
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How would you like the chance to win up to £15,000?
With the BA Clubs monthly lottery, you could win up to £15,000 every month.
The Monthly Lottery is open only to BA Clubs members and joining could not be easier.
Even if you're not the jackpot winner, you could still bag two other prizes, which could be as much as £1,000 to £5,000!
Since the Monthly Lottery has been in operation we have given away over £2.5 million in prize money, so what are you waiting for?
Simply fill out the application form available here, indicating the number of chances you'd like each month, and we'll do the rest. Each chance costs 87p, which is deducted from your payroll if you're a BA employee, or is payable by monthly Direct Debit if not.
The draw takes place on the fifteenth of each month (or nearest weekday thereafter) and a list of winners is published on this website soon afterwards.


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AC sustainable light module
Molex Inc. and Bridgelux's Helieon 120 Vac sustainable light module
Molex Inc. and Bridgelux's Helieon 120 Vac sustainable light module is a plug-and-play, modular, solid-state lighting solution that connects directly to 120 Vac line voltage input. The Helieon 120 Vac module is TRIAC dimmable down to less than 5% and is compatible with a wide range of commercially available dimmers. In addition to adding the electronic driver functionality, the available product options for the Helieon 120 Vac module will be expanded with the introduction of a 2,000 operational lumen option and the addition of a 120-deg viewing angle option to complement the 24-, 32-, and 50-deg options. Variations include 1,200 and 2,000 lumen performance options in 3,000K CCT with 32- and 120-deg viewing angle options. The accompanying Helieon socket easily can be incorporated into a wide variety of luminaire designs and is prewired for easy electrical connection. The socket can mount to heat sink or luminaire housing with three M3 screws.
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What should I watch for?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve within one week. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
Common and Rare Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
redness and scaling around the mouth
thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (eg, between the fingers)
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
lightening of normal skin color
lightening of the treated areas of dark skin
reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
softening of the skin
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


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ST. LOUIS (AP) - The family of a 4-year-old suburban St. Louis boy killed in an alleged hit & run accident that also injured his brother are about to say their final farewells.
Services for Trayeshon Williams were planned for Friday at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis. He died Oct. 5 when he was hit while trying to cross a Pagedale street.
The suspected motorist, 54-year-old Ricky Weeden of St. Louis, is charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Court records show that he's had no valid driver's license for nearly 20 years, and that he's been convicted of driving while intoxicated at least six times.
Online court records don't show whether Weeden has an attorney, and he does not have a listed home telephone number.
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Mogonye village is about 40km to the South West of Gaborone, Botswana. There are two climbing areas, the Mannyelanong Cliffs and the Mmamotshwane Gorge.
Mannyelanong Cliffs
The cliffs are North facing, so best for winter climbing. The walk in takes just over an hour.
- 1 LETLHALE 15 (N) 45m
To the right of the gulley and left of the overhangs take the most obvious route up going round a large block at midheight.
First Ascent Carl Bauer May 2009
- 2 UNNAMED 16 (N) 50m (2 pitches) **
Follow obvious fractured open book over large blocks and past small tree to get to the large, spacious ledge/walkway half way up the cliff – a good place for a first stance as the next section is way off-line to the left. Walk across to the face on the left to set up second stance at a cracked boulder sitting on the ledge. Head up over a poorly protected yet interesting vault-type move that takes you over horizontal cracks and into an open book at the bottom of the obvious narrow crack on the pillar face. Admit defeat to the chossy crack and continue up open book on the left. A number of slings are required here to reduce rope drag. Climb out from between the large jutting block on the left and the main cliff face. Once atop the block follow the obvious line to your left, which takes you to the top. Walk off to an exit.
First Ascent Guy Williams May 2009
- 3 UNNAMED 18 (N) 50m (2 pitches) ***
Start off on the boulder and head diagonally up and to the right. Traverse through an unpleasant bushy section to end up beneath the obvious large chimney. Climb straight up through yet more bushes on the left of the small pillar to gain a small ledge at the base of the chimney – Beware of wasp nests!! Climb up chimney (good hex, nut and cam placements in the cracks) and make a tricky exit at the top, mostly using holds on the left-hand face and a foothold on the right'. Excellent stance in the cave directly above the chimney, with a sling thread anchor and spacious ledges. Traverse right along the ledge/walkway to the second stance at the base of another obvious chimney, protectable with mid-range cams. Head up through the chimney (both small and large cams go well) and straight up along the obvious fracture line which turns into a blocky gulley towards the top. Excellent boulder and tree anchors just below the summit. Walk off to an exit.
First Ascent Guy Williams May 2009
- 4 NKA MO DIRA 16 (N) 50m
To the left of the drip through the break in the overhangs to a stance in a recess. From here back out through the crack at the back of the recess and up the pillar and flake to the right.
First Ascent Carl Bauer May 2009
- 5 UNNAMED 19 (TR) 40m
Direct line up through the less steep overhangs. Nice climbing.
- 6 UNNAMED 21 (TR) 40m
Direct line up through one of the largest roofs. Looks improbable but there are good horizontal breaks where you need them.
- 7 DIKELEDI 17 (N) 40m
To the left of the largest set of overhangs. Up under the leftmost overhang before the recess. There is a small jump off a ledge to a large ledge (unless you're tall) then up to the left of the overhang there is a recess. Come back out right before the tree on a ledge. Take short clean 90 degree open book for the crux finish to ledge on right of open book. Done in 2 pitches.
First Ascent Carl Bauer Jan 2010
- DESCENT ROUTE - Leopard's Lair Escape Gulley
Large, obvious bushy gulley situated between lines 1 and 2. Scramble and down-climb past a narrow, deep cave. Bear left as you're walking down (West) and down climb a tricky section to end up in the leaning tree. Continue down past the larger cave to a small tree on the edge of a steep rock dropoff. Rapell off this tree, over the boulder and down. Rope pulls easily.
Mmamotshwane Gorge
Offers less spectacular climbing than the cliffs, but in a pleasant shaded area with a stream.
Getting There
- A Mannyelanong Cliffs: GPS coordinates -24.83882, 25.66291 google map link google earth link
- B Mmamotshwane Gorge: GPS coordinates -24.85917, 25.68662 google map link google earth link
Turn off the A1 at Boatle and head towards Thamaga. Take the signposted left turn to Mogonye Village. Road is tar up to village. Then take track as shown above (and see Tracks4Africa layer on google earth). 4WD needed.
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Listening to Rainbow Veins ~-~
Where s' the next CHAPTER ? i what to see want happened s' next
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glad to see my fan base spreading.
sorry, i cant upload right now, im in the middle of exams!!
but spread the word, and ill have your chap ready soon! arigatou!!
YES! new chapter is up! enjoy!
I'm back!!! *applause* thank you! thank you! and hello to all my new fans!!
oh! and my icons are finally working because my computer got updated! *applause*
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A book.What a joke. What i was holding wasn't a book, it was a fat volume on god-knows-what! It had a bundle of loose sheets to go with it! A book- HA!
I precariously balanced the load and turned a corner and- BHAM!- i ran smack into a tall person. The collision knocked me off balance and i ended up on my butt with sheets flying everywhere.
"Oww..." i mumbled and started picking up the sheets. I looked up, "Zero-kun!". He got down on his knees and helped me, "What are you doing? Why cant you stay out of trouble?", he asked. I ignored it, "Zero-kun, why are you skipping class?". I felt something under my hand. I picked it up, it was a box of blood tablets.
"Zero-kun- ", i began, but he snatched it out of my hand. "None of your business.", he muttered and walked off. I watched him turn the corner as i picked up the remaining sheets. What was with him?
I listened as Saiko relayed to me what had taken place. "And then he just walked off! Can you believe it?!" she exclaimed. She was stung by Zero's behavior.
"Saiko-chan, listen....". I told her everything. About how i hadn't remembered anything about 10 years ago. How i met Zero. Everything i knew about Zero. What had taken place the year before she came, everything.
{Note: Here. Yuuki is telling Saiko about what happened in the anime.}
Saiko whistled. "Now i understand. But- does that mean Zero-kun needs to feed on blood again?"
"He is a vampire in the end," i said sadly, "and he hates himself for it."
"Sempai! Look here sempai!"
"He's so cool!"
Here we go again, i thought bracing myself, "Head back to your dorms! It's super late!". A little further Saiko was not having any better results. Zero still hadn't appeared.
A sudden hush fell around me as Kaname- kun approached. "Meet me later." he whispered in my ear. I nodded.
I watched the new student pass by. Natsume Sanjou. He had a disturbing aura around him, yet he seemed so innocent with his light brown hair falling into his green eyes. And while i was watching him, he was gazing at an occupied Saiko.
How is it? I love my Zero!! Soo coool....
YES! new chapter is up! enjoy!
that was great ! i think Zero still love s' Yuuki and i wonder want will happened next ?, i love Zero and Yuuki kaaay !
im a Zero and Yuuki fan!
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yay!!!!love it!!!she's as clueless about a book as yuuki lol!!!
probably come again after months... -_-*
ALRIGHT!! i have just got to get on with my fanfic!! its going so sloooowww!
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Two new students in two different classes.
Natsume and Saiko.
I wasn't sure if i should have allowed Natsume to enter cross academy. If Kaname hadn't taken responsibility over him, i might not have.
but Saiko, i smiled, having her around might be better for everyone. Especially Zero.
The door burst open, "Kain!"
"Yagari!" i greeted him, but he got down to business. "You cant let any random vampire into the academy!"
"Yagari-sensei is so mean, not even a hello!" i sniffled.
"Stop that nonsense! That new vampire looks like trouble. Why have you let him in?"
I linked my fingers. "I trust Kaname-kun."
He sighed," Hows Zero's condition?"
I frowned. He understood.
Saiko knew her way around by now. More or less.
"I'll be back soon,ok?" I told her. She winked at me, "Kaname-sempai?". I blushed and ran off.
As i neared the fountain, i saw him sitting on its edge. He stood as she approached, "Yuuki." He smiled. He played with my hair, "I miss you Yuuki." I gazed at him not knowing how to respond. "Whats wrong Kaname-kun?"
He dropped his hand," Your friend Tenjou-san may be in danger from the new student Natsume Sanjou."
"Danger?!" I exclaimed.
"Don't worry Yuuki. I just think she needs to be on her guard."
" But Kanam-"
He pressed his finger to my lips. "Don't worry. Now go, you have a duty to perform."
Yuuki returned. I gave her a teasing smile. She laughed. "Nee, Saiko-chan, why don't you come to the chairman's house with me? We can get a snack and go to the dorms together 'kay?"
"Oh," I said surprised, "Okay."
"Come on in!" The chairman greeted us.
"Sorry to intrude." I bowed.
"Dont worry, i just have to discuss something with Yagari-sensei, so help yourselves okay?"
Yuuki grabbed my hand and dragged me inside. "Do you know how to cook Saiko-chan?"
"Um, not really." I admitted, "But i can bake!":
We got engaged in conversation as we ate. "Wow Yuuki-chan, for someone who cant cook you make great sandwiches!" I praised.
We both laughed. "Ah, i'll be right back, i dropped something on my skirt.", She said. She left the kitchen where we were. I munched on my sandwich in silence. Then i heard her alarmed voice, "Zero!"
I dropped my sandwich in ran into the corridor. I followed the sound of voices and saw a bathroom door open. Zero was choking over the sink and Yuuki was thumping his back.
"Zero-kun! What happened?" I asked.
He spat out a blood tablet and glared at Yuuki.
"Excuse me." She murmured and brushed past me.
Zero turned to me, " What are you doing here?"
"I heard voices, i was worried-"
"I don't need you or anyone else to worry about me!", He said sharply.
"Hey, i just-"
"Leave me alone!" He yelled.
Tears stung my eyes. "Fine."
I stalked past Yuuki, "Saiko-chan wait!"
"Thank you for everything." I said.
"I'll go back to the dorms myself, don't worry."
I closed the door behind me, and ran towards the dorms. That idiot! Icant believe i liked him! Whats the deal?!
Stupid Zero.
whew! done! i tried to make it longer! look foward to the next one!!
YES! new chapter is up! enjoy!
i guess saiko-Chan know s' now Zero s' feelings for Yuuki she saw them together and was shock how Zero looked at Yuuki
go !!! go !!! Zero & Yuuki
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where is the next CHAPTER ?!
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sorry!! give me 2 weeks and i PROMISE i will update!! i have my finals going on!! and iv been asked to go on a student exchange program to germany!!!
but ill do it after the finals!!
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OK and sorry !! i don't know your so busy
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but no worries, I'm here now!! gomene, its been too long!! but I'm updating, FINALLY!!!!
" Why are you acting like an idiot Zero? She was worried about you!" Yelled Yuuki.
"Leave me alone! She doesn't have to bother about me- What was she doing here anyway?" I snapped.
"She was here because i invited her! How could you chase her away like that?!"
I walked past her and muttered, "I'm going to bed." Yuuki made an exasperated sound and stalked away. I trudged down the hallway. As i lay on my bed i thought of how Saiko always threw me off balance. Her presence made my heart beat faster. I thought of how hurt she had looked. I didn't want her to worry.
Ugh, i really was an idiot. I thought that if i denied it i would forget about her.
I liked her.
But what about Yuuki? I hadn't forgotten about her. I placed a hand on my head. Falling in love was such a pain.
"This is the most boring part of guardian duty." I commented. We were filling out reports. I glanced at Yuuki who was less flustered than i was, and at Zero who was almost done. Yuuki looked up, "It time to get used to." She explained. I groaned.
Zero got up to leave," I'm done."
"Wait Zero!" Yuuki stopped him, "Why don't you help Saiko-Chan? It'll take her forever otherwise."
Both Zero and i stiffened. We hadn't spoken in the previous month. I glared at Yuuki because she knew that too. But she pretended not to notice. To my utter surprise, Zero pulled up the chair next to me. "I'll be right back!" Said Yuuki cheerfully disappearing behind the bookshelves, leaving me and Zero in solitude.
As Zero explained how the reports were to be filled out, I noticed he was leaning closer to me. My knee accidentally bumped his under the table. I blushed. Zero hadn't noticed or at least pretended not to. I looked and was startled to see how close Zero was to me. He looked at me with his clear silver eyes. His face was just inches from mine. Wha-? Was he going to kiss me?
"Got it?" He asked not looking away.
"Um- what?" I fumbled. My face felt hot. He tapped the sheet in front of me. "The report."
"Oh....um, yeah." I breathed.
He got up. "I'll be going then."
I watched him leave and buried his face in my hands. OMG, what had just- ? My heart was beating so fast, i felt weak.
"Done?" I jumped. Yuuki was peeking from behind a bookshelf.
"Y-Yeah." I replied weakly.
oops, what happened to the spoiler?
YES! new chapter is up! enjoy!
i can't wait what happens next do your best OK !!!
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I'm back.
Remember how at the beginning i promised i would never leave my Fanfic halfway?
I'm keeping my promise. Now, it's your turn to promise you'll keep reading! I had shut down my old account, but now i opened a new one in the same name. Rest assured, it's still the same old me! But i'm all grown up now! Well, It's good to be back! Now, let's continue.....
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Yuuki. P.O.V.
"We're free the rest of the day! And no patrolling tonight, either! What do you want to do?" I asked an unusually quiet Saiko. she seemed unusually quiet. We walked out of the building. I waved a hand in front of her face. "Sai-ko-chan?"
She started, "Huh?"
I smiled, " Has Zero cast a spell on you?"
"Yuuki-chan! Don't joke around! As......if...."
I changed the topic, "Nee, you haven't the town, have you? Let's go look around!"
"Yeah, let's go. Should i meet you near the gate?" She asked.
We both changed out of our uniforms and walked to the town. I had made sure Saiko carried her gun. "Just a little precaution." I explained.
Zero P.O.V.
"Yo! Zero!" Yagari-sensei motioned to me.
"What do you want old man?" I asked him. I was in no mood for his antics.
He chuckled, "Let's go to town. There's a level E hiding in the old church."
"Chairman's orders?" I probed.
"Hunters association." He replied. "They want to meet you as well."
"Later." I said. "First let's go to town."
It's short, but i'm going to update more often.
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The following commentary does not necessarily reflect the views of AgWeb or Farm Journal Media. The opinions expressed below are the author's own.
John Block has dedicated his professional career to the fields of agriculture, food and health.
Today, I'm going to hit on several issues.
First, a word about the drought. It has been devastating to many farms and small businesses. Not much good will come of it except one thing. Maybe some of the critics of GE crops will come to recognize the value of corn varieties engineered to withstand drought. Maybe they will appreciate that we need all new technology to feed a hungry world. It's time for them to stop fighting something as valuable as genetic engineering.
Another hot button issue is corn processed into ethanol. I understand why some livestock and poultry operators may not like ethanol. I raise hogs. Corn prices are high and that hurts the bottom line. However, gas prices are spiking up now. Ask yourself, how high would they be if we didn't have ethanol? Maybe $5 per gallon.
The drought has messed up a lot of things. Food prices will certainly go up next year. But not much more than they went up this year – 3 percent this year, maybe 4 percent next year.
Seed prices and fertilizer prices will certainly go up next year – more than 4 percent. Everyone will want to raise corn. It is going to take some time to work our way through this difficult problem.
Turn the page. Will we get a farm bill before the election? I say no, but I wish we could. The Congress has so much on their agenda. Yet, the election is foremost on their minds. Here is a fact about the farm bill that is often not known by many people. 80 percent of the money in the farm bill goes to food programs – food stamps, school lunch, WIC, etc. Some people would like to separate the food programs from the farm programs and have two bills. The problem with that is that the supporters of nutrition spending support the farm programs, and the farmers support the nutrition programs. "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." There is value in having allies when trying to pass a bill. And the food nutrition lobby is powerful.
There is a lot of uncertainty about next year. The federal government doesn't even have a budget. The Senate hasn't passed a budget in 3 years. How irresponsible is that!
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ICD-10 Diagnosis Code M02.33
Reiter's disease, wrist
Diagnosis Code M02.33
Short Description: Reiter's disease, wrist
Long Description: Reiter's disease, wrist
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99)
Infectious arthropathies (M00-M02)
- Postinfective and reactive arthropathies (M02)
- Infectious arthropathies (M00-M02)
Information for Medical Professionals
References found for the code M02.33 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
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List of terms is included under some codes. These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Reiter's disease, carpal bones
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Infectious Arthritis
Also called: Septic arthritis
Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Infectious arthritis is an infection in the joint. The infection comes from a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that spreads from another part of the body. Symptoms of infectious arthritis include
- Intense pain in the joint
- Joint redness and swelling
- Chills and fever
- Inability to move the area with the infected joint
One type of infectious arthritis is reactive arthritis. The reaction is to an infection somewhere else in your body. The joint is usually the knee, ankle, or toe. Sometimes, reactive arthritis is set off by an infection in the bladder, or in the urethra, which carries urine out of the body. In women, an infection in the vagina can cause the reaction. For both men and women, it can start with bacteria passed on during sex. Another form of reactive arthritis starts with eating food or handling something that has bacteria on it.
To diagnose infectious arthritis, your health care provider may do tests of your blood, urine, and joint fluid. Treatment includes medicines and sometimes surgery.
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Pakistan's Musharraf Charged With Murder, and More
What's News: Pakistan's Musharraf charged with killing Bhutto. North Korea cracks down on vocal dissidents. Apple prepares for September release of two iPhones. Photo: AP
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Name: Luke
Location: Charlotte, NC
We have been preparing for our first baby's arrival and it's been so much fun getting the room all ready. We wanted the room to be soothing and bright. I went with simple white and light wood furniture against light gray walls.
Our favorite part of the room is the window seat and bookshelves that we designed and had built. I had a window seat in my room growing up and I wanted my son to have a place to sit and read. We are looking forward to sitting there and reading books or watching out the window with him. I chose the gray elephant fabric for a fun touch that coordinates with the rest of the room.
Above the changing table, we hung an oversized world map with an antique airplane mobile. We hope to inspire our son to be an avid traveler like his parents. One of the first things I picked out for the room were the baby animal photographs above the crib. I love the little faces and the simplicity of the white backgrounds.
• Crib, Dresser and Changer Topper: Young America
• World Map: IKEA
• Crib Sheet and Skirt: Serena and Lily
• Paint: Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
• Animal Photographs: Little Darlings by Sharon Montrose
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