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The Grammy show-opening performance from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band illustrated how the group intends to move forward without the late saxophonist Clarence Clemons. A horn section has been added to the production, with individual performers – including Clemons' nephew, Jake – stepping forward to solo, as needed.
Longtime E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt said the decision was made because "in the end we felt it's not going to be possible to replace Clarence, and it wouldn't really be fair to the person. So we decided to have a horn section. In this case, we're going to have two saxes, really, playing those parts. And whoever plays the sax part will emerge from the horn section, then they go back to the horn section. So it takes the pressure off that spotlight of suggesting that he's replacing Clarence, which is just impossible to do."
The 36-year-old Jake Clemons has sat in previously with Will Smith, Eddie Vedder and, of course, Springsteen. Clemons will be joined in the horn section by longtime collaborator Eddie Manion, a saxophonist who toured with Springsteen's Seeger Sessions Band.
[CAN'T GET ENOUGH BRUCE?: Check out our weekly feature 'Sparks Fly on E Street,' where Mark Saleski breaks down Bruce Springsteen's legendary career — song by memorable song.]
Van Zandt and Co. are still in the practicing stages for an upcoming tour in support of Springsteen's Wrecking Ball. The first leg begins on March 18 in Atlanta. They played the lead single, "We Take Care of Our Own," last Sunday. Still to be decided, Van Zandt said, is how to approach songs that have become Clarence Clemons' signature moments, like the song "Jungleland."
"I don't know. We'll see," Van Zandt told RollingStone.com. "I'll let Bruce talk to you about that stuff, but we'll have to see. We're starting with just the premise of a horn section and Bruce's music being continued by this band. … It's the early stages, we're just starting to rehearse now, and I'm sure we'll learn things as we go."
Bringing Jake Clemons on board, aside from his talents on the sax, also helped the E Street Band — and, perhaps, the fans — begin healing in the wake of Clemons' sudden death last year from an aneurism, Van Zandt said. "I think that helps us emotionally, and I think it'll maybe help the audience emotionally to make that transition by keeping it in the family."
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FRIDAY MORNING LISTEN: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, "WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN" (2012): I popped in the earbuds, pulled the comforter up over my head, and pressed play. Nobody could see it but a huge grin came across my face. The drums lead into the Telecaster arpeggios, and then the glockenspiel, and piano, and … and I'm a kid again. This is where I almost feel sorry for the nitpickers. It's like people forget what the joy of discovery is like, choosing to remain attached to a kind of negative spirit that suits every occasion. Is it a control thing? I guess I don't know, and certainly won't spend a whole lot of time trying to figure it out. So press play I did. About ten times.
SOMETHING ELSE! SNEAK PEEK: HEAR FOUR TRACKS FROM 'WRECKING BALL': Can't wait for Wrecking Ball? Neither can we. So, we dug around and collected four songs from the just-announced track listing. There are 13 tunes slated for the deluxe edition of album, including the lead single, "We Take Care of Our Own." But Springsteen's previously introduced fans to the title song, an album cut called "Land of Hopes and Dreams" and a bonus track from the deluxe edition of the album, as well. Here's a quick listen to those earlier takes, plus the new single, to enjoy in the run up to Springsteen's 17th official studio recording.
SHOWS I'LL NEVER FORGET: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, APRIL 22, 2009: Earlier in the day, I had an e-conversation with a writer cohort about the issue of emotion at concerts. I can easily be overwhelmed with emotion in the moment and wondered how I would react last night, given the crazy changes that have affected my family over the last year. Well, there were a couple of times when it was tough to hold back. The first came early, during the louder parts of "Candy's Room." My mom loved that song and would always ask me to crank it up during those parts. The second, which did overcome me, came during "The Promised Land." When Bruce sang "Mister I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man…" it just hit me that I am, indeed, no longer anybody's little boy. I sort of hoped that nobody would see the tears, but I sort of didn't care either.
ONE TRACK MIND: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, "YOU'RE MISSING" (2002): This song, issued in the wake of the devastating attacks on New York City in 2001, nearly overwhelmed me with grief the first time I heard it. I thought of my father. He's been dead more than 20 years, and I must admit that — like everything from that long-ago time — there are moments when it is hard to fully grasp his memory. I think of him more and more in the abstract, like a fading image from an old photograph. Springsteen's ardent eye on this shattering tune — "shirts in the closet, shoes in the hall … coffee cups on the counter, jackets on the chair, paper's on the doorstep … everything is everything, but you're missing" — took me back to the specific. The billowing power of a song like this is that it connects, on some elemental, emotional level, and you make it your own.
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Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill
Bobby Flay is a well know Chef from the Food Network. I watch him on show "Worst Cook in America". I love his sarcastic personality and the way he interacts with the contestants. So I was excited to try Mesa Grill located in my hotel, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Of course, I started with the drink menu. The special Mesa Grill Margarita was calling my name. I think it was the fresh lime juice that sealed the deal. It was awesome! I had another. ;)
This was our first night in Las Vegas and we were still adjusting to the weird eating/travel/time change thing. So we weren't real hungry at dinner time. We just wanted to enjoy a few drinks and appetizers in the colorful Mesa Grill. I pointed to our choices with the fish.
These blue corn lobster tacos were fantastic! Lots of lobster in good size chunks, delicious sauce and a crunchy blue corn shell. There was avocado at the bottom with habanero and fennel relish over the top. My only complaint was that they were TINY, there were only three and they cost $20.
Our second appetizer was Tiger Shrimp over a Roasted Garlic Corn Tamale. It was covered in a delicious cilantro sauce. So this was good, but (close your ears, Bobby) I like the Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes at the Cheesecake Factory just as much. Now those don't have the shrimp, so I did enjoy that addition. But as far as the tamale goes...eh.
My husband has quite the sweet tooth, so he wanted to end the meal with some cookies served in a jar. I liked the presentation...cute! But I am a soft, gooey cookie lover and these did not do it for me. He liked them, which was good because he is the one that wanted them. ;)
I would definitely go back to Mesa Grill. I would start with that awesome margarita and maybe even have the expensive, but tiny, lobster tacos. However, I would like to try an entree next time. I'm thinking the salmon or scallops. They both sound amazing.
Have you ever been to a celebrity chef's restaurant? Did it live up to the hype?
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I'm drawn to any food or drink that has lime juice. It always reminds me of summer. I love the presentation here, especially the cookies in the jar.ReplyDelete
My friend introduced me to Bobby Flay's burgers. My first thought was how different can his burger be - until I tasted it. They added potato chips right on the patty and it gave it a nice crunch.
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I am so happy that I stopped by to read your post from Jenn's WIAW linkup. Umm...those tacos look amazing! But, it's the margarita that got me drooling. I don't know why, but I've really been craving one for a couple of months. I'm going to do it soon! Thank you for sharing! Oh, and no, I've never been to a celebrity's restaurant but it's on my bucket list to go with my hubs to maybe one of Ramsey's restaurants?ReplyDeleteReplies
So glad you stopped by! I actually ate at Gordon Ramsey's Pub & Grill on this Vegas trip and will be writing about it soon. Hope you check it out! :)Delete
This was an excellent ending to a great flight to Vegas. The Tiger shrimp was killer and the garlic added just the right amount of kick!ReplyDelete

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Forest of Dean National Mapping Programme project
New discoveries
The survey used a range of aerial photographs from the 1940s onwards which show the felling and replanting of trees across the forest through time. Each felled area provides a window on any archaeological sites otherwise hidden by the trees. The discovery of a possible prehistoric enclosure in a clearing visible on a photograph taken in 1946 illustrates this. This site has not been visible due to replanting on all subsequent photographs.
Industrial history of the Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean has traditionally been an area of extensive industrial activity and the initial phase of the project concentrated on a form of iron ore extraction unique to the Forest. These iron ore quarries are known within the forest as scowles and are thought to be semi-natural cavities in the limestone outcrops, within which secondary deposits of iron ore were formed as a result of surface run-off from the adjacent iron-rich sandstone. Surface iron mining is believed to have been practised in some of the quarries from the Roman period or earlier, through the medieval and into the post-medieval period. Charcoal was used as a fuel in the iron making process and the areas where charcoal was made have been seen as both earthworks and cropmarks.
Coal and iron ore mining
Other industrial remains recorded included iron works, coal mining, stone quarrying and the network of tramways and railways that served some of these concerns. Both coal and ironstone mining have a long history in the area with traces of mining from at least the Roman period to the present day. Earlier mining sites are shallow pits exploiting deposits of coal and iron close to the surface.
Later post-medieval mines were deeper and more extensive, making use of advances in mining techniques.
The Freeminers of the Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean was a medieval Royal Hunting forest governed by a number of laws and rights. Originally the rights to mine in the Forest were reserved to those born within the hundred of St Briavels, and those exercising their rights became known as Free Miners. They could operate anywhere within the Forest, paying a duty on all minerals that they won from their 'gales' (the area a miner worked), with any disputes referred to the mine law court. Their workings have always been small and when they became flooded they were abandoned in favour of a new mine. The industrial revolution saw an intensification in coal mining by larger companies, but these have long since ceased to be viable and have closed. The rights of the Free Miner still remain today to be taken up by eligible residents of the Forest.
Darkhill Ironworks
Blast furnaces were introduced to Britain from the continent, and the first blast furnaces near Dean were in operation during the late 16th century, burning locally produced charcoal to smelt the Forest iron ore deposits. In 1709 Abraham Darby, working at Coalbrookdale (Shropshire), successfully smelted iron in a furnace fired by coke instead of charcoal, leading to the opening of several iron works in the Forest. Parkend, Cinderford and Lydbrook became the main centres of ironworking, but the Darkhill Ironworks, though ruined, is the only one from this period to survive.
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Leadon Valley ALSF NMP
This aerial survey project examined a small area of northern Gloucestershire and Herefordshire likely to be used for future aggregate extraction
Severn Estuary RCZAS NMP
The aerial survey of the Severn Estuary formed the NMP mapping project for a Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey.
Severn Vale NMP
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Frampton on Severn ALSF NMP
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We all encounter difficult obstacles throughout our lives. It's the way that we respond to these events that defines us. First Aid for Heroes is the motivational story of Jane H. Davis: daughter, military spouse, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. Jane has dealt with many challenging obstacles in her life and persevered forward with passion. Follow Jane's story as she copes with her husband's major illnesses, her mother's loss, and the emotional time when she was a Red Cross volunteer at Ground Zero in NYC for six and a half weeks after 9/11. These defining moments forced Jane to examine her inner strength and her ability to survive through very difficult and trying times.
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Bathroom Remodeling Ideas for Your Home
A bathroom remodeling ideas is one the best projects to undergo if you plan on selling your home. Second to kitchen remodeling, a bathroom renovations can increase the value of your home.
Even if you dont plan on selling your home anytime soon a bathroom remodeling project is a great investment. The added benefit is that you will be able to enjoy the newly remodeled bathroom now and it will look great if you should decide to sell in the future.
Bathrooms are the most heavily used rooms in the house so they do get a lot of wear and tear over time. A good bathroom remodel will keep your bathroom looking great, up to date and functioning properly.
Here are a few ideas to help you plan for your bathroom remodeling project:
Wall Tiles: The latest styles in tiles are the 8×13 inch glazed ceramic tiles. The older 4×4 inch tiles are considered outdated. The new glazed tiles are attractive and just as important, the glazed finish will help prevent mold and mildew build up. Intalling wall tiles around the sink area is nice add on that is also functional. The tile backsplash will protect your walls from being damaged by splashes from the faucet. A nice touch is to install a decorative boarder and paint the upper wall and tile the lower wall.
Heated Floor: Before you install your new bathroom floor tiles you may want to consider a heated floor. There is nothing like walking on a warm floor when you get up in the morning and wander into your bathroom to take a shower before heading off to work. A heated floor will be enjoyed by everyone in the family and will increase the value of your home. Plus its a great selling point.
Floor Tiles: Using a lighter floor tile will make the room feel larger. If you are remodeling because the bathroom seems small, youll be happy with 12×12 inch, light colored tiles that are layed out diagonally. The lines along with the lighter color will give the illusion that the room is much bigger.
Vanity: There are a wide number of vanity options available today. Our favorite look is the floating type vanity that doesnt touch the floor. A marble or granite counter top will really make the new vanity pop. The floating type vanity will also give the room a larger appearance.
Faucets: Faucets have become very stylish over the years and the cost to upgrade is relatively low. Your faucet choice can really enhance the look and feel that you want to achieve.
Toilets: Relocating the toilet can require some major renovations to re-plumb the lines. But simply replacing a toilet is a much easier task. There are numerous options available to include eco-friendly tanks that use less water.
Lighting: The lighting of your bathroom project can make a big difference in the final outcome. Wall lights vs. overhead lights will add to the rooms ambiance. Wall lights and recessed lighting are nice features over the vanity area.
Shower: Where space is available a separate shower from the tub is a great addition. The tub becomes the spa-like retreat. A stone surround tile with body sprays will give your bathroom a modern and natural look and feel.
Colors: One of the simplest things you can do in your bathroom that will make a huge difference is to change the colors in your bathroom. If you are preparing the home to sell it youll want to avoid using any odd color combinations. A good rule of thumb for your color choices is the 60, 30, 10 rule. 60% of your bathroom will be the dominant color, 30% will be the secondary color while 10% will be your accent color.
There are an incredible number of bathroom remodeling ideas to meet the many different tastes of homeowners. The local area you live in will probably play some role in your design ideas. The best advice we can give is to create something that your family will enjoy while being peaceful and functional.
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Ashley Tisdale sparkles in a golden Roberto Cavalli minidress at the premiere of High School Musical 3: Senior Year premiere at the Capitol Cinema on Thursday in Madrid, Spain.
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Year: 2005
Country: USA, Germany, UK
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Actors: Keri Russell, Alicia Witt, Evan Rachel Wood, Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Mike Binder
All is well in my life have evolved Teri Volfmayer, and there was no reason to worry about the future, if not for the unfortunate incident. Her husband was missing. Now she, or the widow, or a single mother with four children on her neck. Then raise a child is not easy, but four? She could sympathize. After some time, after the disappearance of her husband, there was one who was filled with its difficulties, entered her position. Teri converges with her, you might say, a neighbor. Danny lives not far from the family Volfmayer. They met at an opportune moment. The fact that Teri apparently because of family problems is addicted to alcohol. At first, as always, one shot of that would raise the tone. Then again, what would cheer. Then a couple of glasses of appetite, and sometimes a piece in the throat does not go. Further more. When that her new friend was engaged in baseball, but the time has come, retired. Now he is not just anybody, and radio DJ. Danny helps not only her but also her children. Not that he replaced his father, but still a man in the house. Some benefit from his presence was, but had something to worry about. Teri says he was not his father's attitude toward her daughter. And the girls to him. Women do not like her very different plans for her partner. And the fate of the daughters she imagines otherwise. With the help of this site you can download The Upside of Anger full movie in HDrip.


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The state's dry weather seems to be good for business in Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County.
Favorable weather might be good news for an area that's had a tough few months.
First there was the Rim fire, which started Aug. 17 in Tuolomne County and consumed more than 257,314 acres of forestland before it was contained in October, making it California's fifth-largest wildfire in history. Some roads in Yosemite were closed and smoke could be seen billowing into the park.
"We had an early end to the tourist season in the summertime," said Terry Evans, managing partner of Prospector's Brewing Co. and its tap room in Mariposa. "It seems like the whole world thought Yosemite was on fire and didn't come."
Then came the 16-day federal government shutdown in October, which resulted in the closure of Yosemite.
And now dry weather has been rough on places that lean on winter sports tourism, such as Dodge Ridge in Tuolomne County. However, business owners and officials near Yosemite say most of their visitors prefer the snow-free roads.
Prospector's, which can be a destination for "beer geeks," had some of its best days for business this year around Christmas Day, Evans said. The craft beer scene has grown in popularity, he said. "Trying to figure the tourism thing is pretty difficult," Evans said. "You never know what's causing people to come through, but our tap room has been packed."
Mariposa saw 7.64 inches of precipitation in 2013, according to the National Weather Service in Hanford. That's about a quarter of the 32.95 inches it gets in a typical year, and snow is not expected in the coming week.
Badger Pass Ski Area, which is located in Yosemite, had enough snow to open the cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails Dec. 20. The warm, dry weather put an end to that after six days, according to Lisa Cesaro, public relations manager for the ski area.
Cesaro said the ski area does not have snow-making machines. But occupancy at the hotels and lodges has been "on par or better" than most years. They have even started some their springtime activities, such as renting out mountain bikes, she said.
"(Some) people really want to have that snow experience," Cesaro said, "but some people are happy because it's warm and you're out hiking."
More than 3 million people visit Yosemite each year, and many pass through Mariposa on their way up Highway 140.
Mariposa County received about $11.4 million in transient tax revenues, mostly generated by tourism, each of the past two years. It accounts for more than 40 percent of the county's general fund.
"We have been trying to turn the unseasonably warm weather into a positive and still reach out and encourage people to experience the beauty of the park," said Terry Selk, executive director of Yosemite-Mariposa County Tourism Bureau.
Selk said it will take some time to figure out if the weather is having a large impact. Mariposa isn't waiting. This month, California's Restaurant Month, many businesses are taking part in promotional efforts to drum up business.
River Rock Inn and Deli Garden Cafe Manager Adam Gidasi said business has been brisk at the seven-room inn and eatery. He doesn't see many snow tourists in the winter. "It doesn't make or break us," he said. "I think the warm weather has been good for business."
The inn often sees tour groups who come in by the busload for lunch. Things could change when school restarts this month, he said.
December and January are typically slower months for Yosemite park visitors, with 117,000 and 109,000 on average, respectively. But the dry weather will likely continue to bring tourists, said Yosemite spokeswoman Kari Cobb.
Tourists like to be able to see the park's natural wonders without slogging through snow-covered roads, she said, especially on the weekends. There is some snow at the highest park elevations near Tioga Pass, she said.
The park is generally busier when the weather is dry, Cobb said, but it does come with a downside – wimpier waterfalls in the spring and summer.
"If you're coming here in the summertime for waterfalls or rafting," Cobb said, "you may want to make that trip a little bit earlier than normal."


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16th. November 2010.
Under 21 and Minor Winners Announced for 2010 Bord Gáis Energy Munster GAA Awards
TIPPERARY dominated the Under 21 Bord Gáis Energy Munster GAA Awards for 2010, with winners in hurling and football from the county announced today. Influential Tipperary mid-fielder Seamus Hennessy has scooped Under 21 Hurler of the Year while Tipp football star Peter Acheson was crowned Under 21 Footballer of the Year,
The players will be receive their awards at the upcoming Bord Gáis Energy Munster GAA Awards which is taking place on 27 November 2010 in the Malton Hotel, Killarney.
Meanwhile the Minor Hurler award went to Clare's Niall Arthur and Cork's Brian Hurley took the Minor Footballer award.
Speaking on the announcement of the Under 21 and Minor winners for 2010, Bord Gáis Energy Sports Sponsorship Manager Ger Cunningham said
"There is some amazing talent coming through at U21 and Minor level in GAA and it is fitting that we are recognising our future GAA stars at the Bord Gáis Energy Munster GAA Awards which also honours GAA legends, past and present."
The Club of the Year for 2010 was also announced today.
Thurles Sarsfields, who will play in the Munster Club Senior Hurling Final the day after the Awards Banquet, were selected as Club of the Year in Munster.
Also speaking on the announcement of these awards Sean Walsh, Chairman of Munster GAA said ''The Minor and Under 21 players being honoured made significant contributions during this year's championship's while Thurles Sarsfields crowned a great year by reaching the Munster Club Hurling Final for the first time in their glorious history''
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Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add the almonds and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to a small plate and reserve.
Add the carrots, onion, salt, cumin, coriander, ginger, and pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to high and cook until the vegetables brown, about 4 minutes more.
Add the water and chickpeas to the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the beans are very tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt, cilantro, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
Roughly chop the reserved almonds. Transfer half of the almonds and half of the soup to a blender. Pulse at first, and then puree, to make a smooth soup base. Return the pureed soup to the pot and heat. Stir in the yogurt mixture, divide among warmed bowls, and serve with the remaining chopped almonds sprinkled on top.
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The internet is a ubiquitous part of everyday life with people using it for work, play, and everything in-between. But for every helpful use of modern computers' superior speed and performance, there is also a way for malicious hackers to counteract traditional security measures. This becomes a considerable issue as the internet expands in terms of users and devices, providing unprecedented access to the world around us on both sides of the issue. As a result, computer scientists have begun to develop security technology that imitates human intuition in order to protect its users more effectively.
Web security is a widespread topic of concern for businesses and individuals alike. In 2014 alone, more than 500 million financial records were accessed illegally [1], and, with stories like Edward Snowden's, in which he released upwards of 1.7 million documents filled with information gathered by the NSA about the general public [2], security is garnering much more attention. The web has numerous security measures that even the most casual of users have likely seen, and these measures are not quite as complicated as they may seem. However, for many users, the often esoteric and highly technical discussion of this matter makes a fundamental understanding unattainable, making it difficult to prevent exploits of these security measures.
What are computers even good for?
Unsurprisingly, computers are very good at doing tasks that take in specific user inputs, but they are unable to use intuition in order to aid human decision-making. If people want to use their phones, which are basically just small computers, as calculators, they will return the right answer every time. If they ask Siri where to go to get the little black things that screw onto valve of bike tires, though, they are probably out of luck. However, a fellow human being would likely be much better at understanding what is being asked, but not as accurate with calculations. There is a very good reason for this, and it lies at the heart of what it means to be human and what it means to be a computer.
Human brains function in "parallel" while computers function in "series"[6]. In short, humans can process a lot of information at the same time. For instance, in each human eye, millions of little rods and cones each pick up a little bit of light and send it back to your brain, which processes it all at once to create an image of what you see in front of you. At the center of a computer, however, is not a brain but a processor. A processor can only do one thing at a time. To make up for this, however, it moves extremely fast, performing upwards of 4 billion calculations per second. To illustrate, if every calculation took a second, it would take 126 years for the processor to do what it currently does in 1 "real" second. This makes adding 1 billion numbers incredibly quick. However, in order to bring the image seen on a screen, it has to go to each pixel individually and tell it what color to render. For a 1080p screen, that's over 2 million pixels that the computer has to visit individually and set. Compare that to the human brain, which can do the same task all at once. In short, humans are good at using intuition, understanding language, and identifying very complex patterns, while computers can move extremely quickly and extremely precisely. Understanding that overarching difference, the conversation about security becomes much more interesting.
One issue of security is that robots or programs are able to interact with the Internet as if they were human users. For example, a program could make as many emails as possible and spam a set of users. Based on the numbers seen earlier, it is not unthinkable for a computer to quickly fill an inbox with over one million emails from one million different email accounts. Couple that with a robot that searches the Internet for email accounts, and the situation could quickly get out of hand.
To prevent this, there is a common countermeasure called a CAPTCHA, an acronym for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart"[3]. An example is portrayed in Fig. 1. The "Turing test" component of this acronym is the important part. A Turing test, named after the pioneering computer scientist Alan Turing, is a test used against an entity to determine whether it is a robot or a human. While this may sound complicated, these tests are quite brief and easy to take. Signing up for an email account in the last five years has likely involved solving one to complete the process and it probably looked something like this:[3]
While usually easy for humans to solve, this can be an unexpectedly difficult challenge to model for computer scientists developing programs. Humans can see the image in whole, use their natural ability to recognize any relevant patterns or text, and give the answer. On the other hand, a computer can only look at one pixel at a time, forcing it to go back and forth and attempt to decipher any patterns that may exist. Interestingly, with the advent of artificial intelligence, computers have begun to be able to mimic humans brains in this regard, and these image-based CAPTCHA programs are not working as well as they used to.
A New CAPTCHA System
To combat this, in late December of 2014, a new type of CAPTCHA was developed, called the "no CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA." Shown in Fig. 2, This new technology uses software that tracks what is done before, during, and after engagement with the CAPTCHA to decide if the user is human or not [4]. As a result, instead of having to decipher distorted text, the user only has to check a checkbox confirming that they are, in fact, human.[4]
How is this done? While the code is under wraps still, one can imagine a robot, unless told otherwise, would likely fill out a form in thousandths of a second, while it would take a human a minute or two. Using this information, it would be fairly easy to decide whether a user filling out a form is human or not. While undoubtedly much more robust that this simple example, the "no CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA" likely operates along similar lines. This is only one form of security against the multifaceted world of security however.
Brute Force Hacking and Preventive Measures
Spamming accounts and forms, however, are not the only security risks on the Internet. Guessing passwords is a common and considerable threat to online security as well. While a human at a keyboard would take years to guess every word before correctly guessing someone else's password, a computer can run through millions of words in a minute. Suddenly, trying every word in the dictionary is a trivial task. If a password is an actual word, odds are the computer will guess the correct password very quickly. This method is called "brute forcing" a password, and there are a couple interesting ways to combat it.
The first counteractive measure is one that often annoys many users: password requirements. Having length requirements, along with capitalized letters and numbers, makes guessing a password much more difficult. For example, requiring that a password be twice as long, assuming it is all lower case letters, makes the number of possible guesses go from 11.8 million to 141 trillion, which is 11.8 million times more difficult. If numbers and uppercase letters are included as well, there are 839 quadrillion possibilities, equivalent to 839,000 trillion different combinations of possible passwords. All of a sudden, what previously took a minute would now take 134,000 years if the computer was going at the same rate.
Even then, however, some users still are not protected and some attackers are very persistent. To deal with this, a limit can be placed to how quickly passwords can be tried. For example, there may be a limit to trying one password every five seconds, which to a human would likely make no difference at all, but to a computer suddenly makes the possible seem impossible. If the above example is used of five all lowercase letters as a password, what may have taken a minute would now take almost twelve and a half days. Extend this five second rule to ten characters, upper and lower case letters, as well as numbers, and the password may not be cracked until the universe is ten times as old as it is now. Not a bad solution, but there is still one more common tactic that can be implemented to deter intrusions.
An easy and somewhat effective way to prevent intrusions is to have a maximum amount of attempts a user can make before no more attempts can be made. A variation to this, that Apple has implemented on their iPhones, are timeouts. The first three attempts can be done instantly. For every wrong attempt made after that, the user has to wait a longer and longer period of time before another attempt can be made [7]. This is a relatively effective mechanism as valid users will almost always be able to guess their passwords in a few attempts, but a computer has a very low chance to do the same, unless the password is known beforehand. After a few wrong guesses, the robot would have no way to continue attempting except to wait. The only caveat to this, however, is that some humans are not valid users in reality. For example, friends trying to guess a password on a user's phone have been known to lock the phone, sometimes for days at a time. At this point, even the true owner cannot regain access to the phone without special intervention by the manufacturer. In the case of a website, users are often forced to reset their password. This may be an innocuous request at first, but eventually the user will have to do it so often that they won't be able to remember their password at all, likely leading to other security flaws.
The gap between the abilities of humans and computers is both tremendous and useful. By creatively leveraging these inherent traits, much more secure environments can be created with little to no noticeable difference to users. However, these examples are just a few in a sea of possibilities. There can be malicious code embedded in emails, malicious code embedded in a web page, and simply browsing the internet over an unsecured connection can allow a malicious third party to see anything and everything a user does. As computers become more and more advanced and humans become more wary and tech-savvy, the environment must change and adapt. However, any security professional will say that the greatest threat to security is not web browsers, web sites, emails or extremely complex programs. By far, the greatest threat to security are humans themselves [5]. Whether it is writing down passwords on a sticky note as a reminder that the rest of the world can also see, or a receptionist simply lets someone in because they are dressed like a technician, time and time again, despite efforts in digital security, it is humans that have to be educated to truly protect what we want protected.
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- [2] "Edward Snowden: Leaks that exposed US spy programme - BBC News", BBC News, 2016. [Online]. Available: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-23123964. [Accessed: 13- Apr- 2016].
- [3] "The Official CAPTCHA Site", Captcha.net, 2016. [Online]. Available: http://www.captcha.net/. [Accessed: 13- Apr- 2016].
- [4] "Are you a robot? Introducing "No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA"", Google Online Security Blog, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://security.googleblog.com/2014/12/are-you-robot-introducing-no-captcha.html. [Accessed: 13- Apr- 2016].
- [5] M. Smith, "The Human Factor: The hidden cyber security vulnerability inside every business - Business Reporter", Business Reporter, 2016. [Online]. Available: http://business-reporter.co.uk/2016/03/10/human-factor-hidden-cyber-security-vulnerability-every-business/. [Accessed: 13- Apr- 2016].
- [6] "10 Important Differences Between Brains and Computers", Developing Intelligence, 2016. [Online]. Available: http://scienceblogs.com/developingintelligence/2007/03/27/why-the-brain-is-not-like-a-co/. [Accessed: 13- Apr- 2016].
- [7] K. LLC, "How to Unlock iPhone with Forgotten Passcode @ EveryiPhone.com", Everymac.com, 2016. [Online]. Available: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/iphone-troubleshooting-repair-faq/iphone-how-to-unlock-open-forgot-code-passcode-password-login.html. [Accessed: 13- Apr- 2016].


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Project's idea background
The idea that made the "STARTUP" project exist is linked to some observation and needs shared by the partners and the territories where they operate. The big talk about startup enterprises and entrepreneurship that the past years is filling the web and the news shows how much this topic is felt by the general public. It is a phenomena that is spread all over Europe linked to economic crisis and often presented as the "recipe" against it. We believe that the project can actually be part of the recipe and we decided to propose some of the components to those that would like to join this expanding community. The startup ecosystem is vibrant all over Europe but mainly in major urban centers. It is observed that the provinces have less such initiatives, but the need for promotion of entrepreneurship and the startup concept remains elevated. Therefore, the project aspires to help understanding the new elements of entrepreneurship in all areas involved by making all interested parts familiar with the concepts of startups and innovation.
The partners involved, chosen because of the different expertise that they can bring to the project, will work together to find a comprehensive training methodology to teach entrepreneurship, including activities such as "train the trainers", train future entrepreneurs and other supporting activities with the involvement of local authorities in order to make a step towards creating entrepreneurship incubators in the future.
Expected results
Through this project the partnership will make an introduction in entrepreneurship to the regions involved that it is expected to force some positive change in the local communities and will cultivate entrepreneurial mindset among them. In addition, the project works towards the direction of creating a path to awareness of not only individuals as potential entrepreneurs, but also local authorities as the main actors that can support and actually direct actions towards this change. In this way, individuals will be familiar with the benefits of been involved into entrepreneurial endeavor and authorities will become aware of the possibilities and procedures to be followed in order to help build a strong and supportive entrepreneurial community to foster growth.
The main actions that support the project aims include a series of training activities. First and foremost, the "train the trainers" activity which is an integral part of the project and aims to develop the participants skills in order to train future entrepreneurs on how to build their business models using the "Lean Startup" methodology. The next activity that is closely connected to the first one is the training of potential entrepreneurs in the partners' regions, while the last one includes the training of representatives of local authorities so as to get an insight and explore the possibilities, actions and future collaborations in order to support entrepreneurship in their regions.
The project will run from September 2014 to August 2016


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Welcome to the real business world where troubled businesses abound. Distressed business owners and executives need to understand turnarounds and transformations in order to face the challenges in this competitive global market. Corporate turnarounds and transformations are no longer ad hoc. Instead they have become an integral part of daily corporate life with dynamic changes in the economic, political and technological arenas. Business turbulence is here to stay. Yet, there are many myths pertaining to turnaround and transformation.
Myth 1: One common myth held by companies is that they are not vulnerable to financial crisis: "My company is doing well. It will not fall sick." Akin to getting AIDS, some patients previously adopted the attitude: "This will not happen to me." But when it does happen, be prepared to hear this from the doctor. "Sorry, we cannot help you." Many companies have annual medical examinations and health screenings for their employees but are negligent when it comes to their own check-ups. Companies should go for regular health check-up. The key to successful turnaround is early intervention and understand the early warning signs of a sick company.
Myth 2: Management of troubled companies often goes into a state of self-denial. "We have seen this before. This is a little hiccup in the economy and our business is seasonal. Nothing has gone wrong." This is a myth. The situation frequently gets worse before it gets better. Such denial is insidious, resulting in delays in the necessary remedial actions during the early stage of under-performance. This is why oftentimes by the time the companies' woes are publicly known, they are already basket cases. Proper treatment can only be administered after the acknowledgement that there is pain.
Myth 3: "Our creditors and banks are chasing for payments, we have a credit squeeze and firing of our staff must continue till cash flow improves." Yes, troubled companies need to cut cost to the bones without injuring the muscles and the vital organs. However, it is a myth that the primary role of a turnaround manager is merely to be ruthless and fire people in order to reduce overheads. Downsizing is like amputation which has negative side effects and can further worsen the staff morale.
Myth 4: You may be the lucky one as your company is not in the critical life-and-death situation but merely seeking market expansion. "China, India and SE Asia are high-growth markets and they appear a safe bet for us to expand and invest the business there." For instance, many companies in the West face intense competition and shrinking domestic market and surmise that a way to turn around their fortunes is to venture into high growth regions in Asia. It is a myth that it is a safe route to success doing business in Asia. Though the business opportunities are great, there are many pitfalls and differences in business practices that these companies ought to be mindful about in venturing into high growth Asia.
Myth 5: Yet, it is unfortunate that business schools today rarely teach the subject of "Corporate Turnaround". Many of these business graduates eventually work for troubled companies and are inadequate to handle the real-life corporate situations. It is a myth that textbook knowledge will suffice in helping these executives manage a corporate turnaround situation which is much more esoteric and complicated. The turnaround executive has to be a dictator, crisis manager, visionary, entrepreneur, coach, spiritual leader all roll into one.
Myth 6: "Firing shall continue till morale improves" The media have fuelled this myth by portraying the turnaround manager as Rambo, the macho man in the movies of the same name, who destroyed everything blocking his way. For example, the media nicknamed turnaround leaders like Jack Welch, the former chairman of General Electric (GE) as Neutron Jack; Al Dunlap, the former chairman of Sunbeam Corporation, the Chainsaw Al; and Magaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of United Kingdom, the Iron Lady. Both Welch and Dunlap fired thousands of employees in their turnaround endeavours. Magaret Thatcher privatized Britain Inc, the state-owned enterprise, resulting in loss of thousands of jobs.
Myth 7: The theories on change management are fairly straightforward and a lot of common sense. Yes, it is true that turnaround and transformation go back to basic principles. However, sometimes common sense is not too common. If it is, there will not be so many business failures today. Be mindful that in a turnaround environment, often times, the manager is put into a difficult position and he has little time to think clearly or refer to business books for guidance. Making the right timely decision and executing the decision are what matter.
Successful change management using transformation and turnaround should be holistic and based on addressing both strategic and operational issues in the short and long term. Comprehensive turnaround plans should seek not only to cut costs but to grow revenues and change the corporate well-being in order to facilitate and manage changes.
Also, there is no single right style of leadership in a change management environment. Turnaround executives have to be benevolent dictators, crisis managers, visionaries, entrepreneurs, coaches, spiritual leaders all roll into one. With so many hats to wear, a turnaround executive may appear schizophrenic exhibiting multiple and at times contradictory qualities. In some tough turnaround situations, the turnaround executives may even need to possess the supernatural skills such as selling a stethoscope to a tree surgeon or resurrecting the dead. As a result, business schools are often relegated to producing textbook executives who are unable to cope with the realities in the marketplace where many sick and troubled companies abound.
About the Author:
Dr Mike Teng (DBA, MBA, BEng, FIMechE, FIEE, CEng, PEng, FCMI, FCIM, SMCS) is the author of the best-selling business book Corporate Turnaround: Nursing a sick company back to health, in 2002. In 2006, he authored another book entitled, Corporate Wellness: 101 Principles in Turnaround and Transformation. Dr Teng is widely recognized as a turnaround CEO in Asia by the news media. He has 27 years of experience in corporate responsibilities in the Asia Pacific region. Of these, he held Chief Executive Officers positions for 17 years in multi-national, local and publicly listed companies. He led in the successful turnaround of several troubled companies. He is currently the Managing Director of a business advisory firm, Corporate Turnaround Centre Pte Ltd, which assists companies on a fast track to financial performance. Dr Teng was the President of the Marketing Institute of Singapore (2000 2004), the national body representing some 5000 individual and corporate marketing professionals in Singapore. Dr. Mike Teng is a member of the Turnaround Management Society and regularly publishes in the Turnaround Management Journal.


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We love how Kate Gosselin constantly promotes her "I'm just like every mom!" mantra while showing the world she's the opposite. Her latest? A cover story and a photo of her in a white bikini in this week's People. "I've worked really hard!" she tells the mag, crediting daily running for her new body.
Right. We hope the article (and Gosselin) also mentions the free tummy tuck she received in 2004 (which was filmed for her reality show) and the help/money she receives for her eight kids. As any single mother can tell you, having the cash for a tummy tuck — not to mention 45 minutes to actually go for a jog — is mostly a pipe dream.


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On Tuesday, Governor Pat Quinn warned the mayor that the plan for more Illinois casinos is still undecided and the mayor cannot count on that money yet. Quinn on Tuesday made it clear he did not appreciate Emanuel's push for passage. The mayor says he is just planning ahead for the day the bill becomes law.
The bill would allow five new casinos including one in Chicago.
It has not yet been built or signed into law, and even so, Emanuel already has a plan on how spend revenue from a Chicago casino.
"It will create the plan we've laid out somewhere between 15,000 and 20,000 jobs, rebuilding 25 news schools, 40 miles of roads," said Emanuel.
Emanuel's list of benefits goes on. Emanuel says all the money from a Chicago casino will not be used to pay for past bills - it will used to rebuild Chicago's infrastructure.
"To compete against Shanghai, to compete against Paris, to compete against Hong Kong, to compete against L.A., Chicago has to rebuild infrastructure, put its people to work," said Emanuel.
One big problem with the Emanuel plan: the gambling package passed in Springfield last May has not even been sent to the governor for action. Senate Democrats put a hold on it, knowing that governor Quinn would not sign it in its current form.
"The notion that we're spending the money before the law passed I think is putting the cart before the horse," said Quinn.
Quinn made it clear he is not about give in to pressure from Emanuel to sign the bill soon. Quinn says the current piece of legislation has too many shortcomings when it comes to honesty and integrity.
"I don't think any person with common sense looking at the legislation today would say that it has sufficient protections for the public," said Quinn.
The mayor says he is planning ahead because the funds from the federal government and the state are drying up.
"It's not a threat to anybody - it's an opportunity for the city to build itself and be competitive," said Emanuel.
Before talking about the use of the money, Quinn suggests that Emanuel speak with Illinois Gaming Board officials about the gambling bill's shortcomings.
Board Chairman Judge Aaron Jaffe says he would be happy to express his concerns about the bill if asked by the mayor or his staff.
Senate President John Cullerton met with Quinn last week about the bill, but, nothing specific came out of that meeting.


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SOURCE: ProGreen US, Inc.
October 18, 2016 08:00 ET
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI--(Marketwired - Oct 18, 2016) - ProGreen US, Inc. (ProGreen), (OTCQB: PGUS), www.progreenus.com, through its joint venture with Inmobiliaria Contel (CONTEL), has recently offered a first 300-acre tract of land for sale in Baja California, Mexico.
As CEO Jan Telander describes, "We have had great interest in the 300-acre land tract, from more than 10 interested parties, with offers from $500,000 to $700,000 to purchase the property outright. However, there has been a new development and we have decided not to sell and instead to lease the land. The principal reason is that we now have the opportunity to acquire an additional 1,500 acres bordering this property, at a very low cost."
"As announced previously, we have much more water available from the original 300-acre tract than is required for the 150 acres that have been prepared for farming. Our permit application allows for 400,000 cubic meters of water/year, while approximately only 150,000 cubic meters will be required for farming the 150 acres. We will simply pipe this large over capacity of water from the wells we have already drilled to the adjacent land."
"We calculate to have at least 300 net acres to be leased on the second tract and don't expect the total cost to be higher than on the first tract even though we will gain access to twice the usable land. We intend to offer this land 'inclusive' of water with the lease, and power will be provided by solar only, making it a 'green farm,' attractive to organic growers. The solar power installation with some 250 panels will provide electricity for the wells."
"Leases are usually for 10 years with the first and the last year due initially, thus creating immediate cash flow. We will lease the 150 acres of the original land tract immediately upon execution of a contract, providing a temporary solution for power generation to pump the water. The lessee for the first land tract will have first right of refusal for leasing the second tract as soon as the land has been prepared and the power and water depositor installation have been completed."
"I am very pleased with this new development, as we will be able to leverage the value of this particularly unique piece of land," says Jan. "We will be able to not only generate a much larger sustainable income stream, but also use the entire installation as a show piece for our future leases, as both of these properties are bordering the main road."
ProGreen US, Inc. (ProGreen), (OTCQB: PGUS), based in Bloomfield, Michigan, is engaged in the business of acquiring, refurbishing and upgrading residential real estate into modern affordable homes, offered for sale with Land Contracts to buyers still unable to obtain conventional credit. The company has also recently entered into property investments in Baja California, Mexico and will be intensifying this activity, with the aim of creating a sustainable income stream for years to come.
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By Michael Gorman, Truro Bureau
TRURO — Nova Scotians dealing with mental health concerns can now call a single number at any time to get help.
The Mental Health Crisis Line can be reached by calling 1-888-429-8167, Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson [pictured] announced Tuesday.
"Having … a number that anybody in Nova Scotia can call, I think will be positive," he said.
The number connects callers to licensed clinicians with expertise in social work, nursing or occupational therapy.
Being able to call the number from anywhere in the province will help those with mental illness, including those living in isolated areas, get help, the minister said.
Geoff Alcock agreed.
Recalling his own experiences with mental illness, the patients' rights adviser and peer support specialists said such an option would have been helpful.
"The isolation of mental illness is bad enough when within reach of a psychiatric facility," said Alcock. "In the rural areas, it's a huge burden to bear."
Often friends and family aren't sure what to do or who they can call in times of need, he said.
In his own case, Alcock said "the problem was that there was no assistance or help whatsoever for my wife."
"She had absolutely no idea as to what to do or who to turn to in the event of me experiencing a suicidal crisis. She was very much left in a lurch."
Having one number that anyone can call should increase awareness while making sure the people who need help receive it, Alcock said.
The province is putting $190,000 into the line, which will hire two more full-time people, bringing the total to 11. Wilson said he feels confident the increased staff will be able to meet the demands of the entire province.
"We'll keep evaluating it. If down the road we need to (re-examine) this and potentially look at supporting it more, we'll do that."
The province will now focus on promoting awareness of the crisis line, said Wilson. He said it compliments the 211 system, which provide's access to social services, and the 811 system, which sees about 100,000 people calling it each year to speak with a nurse.
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LocationBaton Rouge, LA
14340 South Choctaw
Baton Rouge, LA 70819
New 2018 Airstream RV Classic 33FB
If you enjoy traveling with the comforts of home, then take a step inside this Airstream RV Classic 33FB travel trailer to find a front bedroom and rear bathroom with many home conveniences in between.
As you enter to your right there is a front master bedroom with a power queen bed that can be moved up or down, and dual nightstands. You can enjoy watching your shows on the LED TV in the corner of the room. The space savings door allows for privacy when needed.
To the left of the entry, you will find a power dinette/bed and a sofa with footrests. You are sure to appreciate the seating after shopping or after a hike. On the opposite side you can enjoy the projector TV screen, entertainment center, and desk cabinet as well as the galley kitchen amenities. There is a large single sink, three burner range, slide out pantry, and a refrigerator, plus plenty of overhead cabinets, drawers, and lower storage for your dishes and things.
The rear bathroom features a shower with a heated floor, plus a toilet with storage and a headed towel bar above along one side. A large wardrobe for your vacation clothes is opposite the luxurious shower, and a vanity with sink stretching the width of the trailer is along the rear, plus there are many more comforts!
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Exterior Color: Silver
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Evil Ernie: Godeater #1 (Cover A Parrillo)
Something bad is coming. Something that could kill Heaven and Hell and the Earth itself: The Godeater. And the only thing standing its way is… Evil Ernie?
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Product Description
- Artists
- Cezar Razek
- Colton Worley
- Authors
- Keith Davidsen
- Justin Jordan
- Binding
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- 72513025066701011
- Genre
- Horror
- Previews
- Previews June 2016
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- Dynamite Entertainment
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- Wednesday Comics
- Wednesday Comics 03/08/2016
Something bad is coming. Something that could kill Heaven and Hell and the Earth itself: The Godeater. And the only thing standing its way is… Evil Ernie?
We're probably all screwed. Dynamite Entertainment proudly welcomes Justin Jordan, the Harvey Award-winning writer of such horror hits as The Strange Talent of Luther Strode and Shadowman, as he debuts the all-new 'Godeater' storyline, an event so epic in scope, it promises to shake the very foundations of the Chaos! universe! EVIL ERNIE #1 comes jam-packed with additional content! As if one potential doomsday wasn't enough, Dynamite delves into the Chaos mythology in 'Last Ditch Bitch,' a serialized back-up feature that introduces Liv Halvorsen, lead singer of a Scandinavian Death Metal band… and an unwitting pawn in Ragnarok!
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text: Mass for Kenneth C. Bichl, 78, a former Chicago resident, was held March 8 in St. Clement Catholic Church, Lakewood, Ohio. Mr. Bichl, who died March 6 in a Lakewood hospital, moved to Ohio from Chicago in 1965. He was a jeweler with Jergens and Anderson Jewelers, now disbanded, and was a member of the Serra Jesuit Club of Lakewood. Survivors include two sons, Kennith A. and Rev. William M., both of Lakewood; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters.


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Like her best-selling thriller "Long Gone," Alafair Burke's latest, "Never Tell," is set in Manhattan, land of privileged preppies and desperate street kids. But Burke — who named her heroine, NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher, after her mother-in-law — grew up in a very different world: Wichita, Kan., where a serial killer named BTK was making his bloody mark. "I made the mistake of writing to his defense lawyers about arranging an interview," Burke recalls. "I should have known they'd pass the letter on to their client. When I received his handwritten response, I felt sick to my stomach." Rather than write about him, Burke used the case and its impact on her town as part of her heroine's back story. Here's what's in her library.
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Lisa Unger and I met about four years ago. She was such a cheerful, happy person, I wondered what kind of crime fiction she would be writing. Turns out she's carrying around some pretty dark thoughts . . . This might be my favorite. She builds tremendous suspense in telling the stories of four generations of a family drawn over and over again to an island.
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On Tuesday, 4th April, Reach Society once again showcased talent in the Black community in its 7th Careers Conference. The climax of the day was the announcement of the second full scholarship for a British young man of Caribbean background seeking entry to Brunel University London in September 2018; and the new summer internship at Grace Foods for a British young woman, of the same background, who is studying at Brunel University.
Young people, aged 14 to16, in Wolverhampton and nearby areas, and their parents and carers, had the opportunity to gain invaluable information, advice and guidance from roughly two dozen professionals, from the local Black community, and a similar number of local employers at the Employability Day held on 22 February, in the iconic Molineux stadium.
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text: This hotel has a good location, one block from the Metro and the Westbanhoff train station. The lobby looks very nice, but our room was a dump: old, dirty, with heavily stained carpets (see photos). The hotel lobby is 4 star, but our room looked more like a hostel. It was expensive (USD $204.63 per day) , and did not... More


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Home >> Daily News >>Indonesia>>Property>>Indonesia plans emergency law to let foreigners buy apartments
Indonesia plans emergency law to let foreigners buy apartments
Property sector needs reform to attract investments, says minister.
Indonesia plans to issue an emergency law - known as a perppu - to break an impasse of more than a decade in efforts to streamline unfriendly laws as the country aims to allow foreigners to purchase apartments in Indonesia.
The government had in the past repeatedly tried to move forward and set regulations to allow foreigners to own apartments in South-east Asia's biggest economy.
But they were never able to get these implemented because the basic stipulation under Indonesia's 1960 Agrarian Law is that foreigners just cannot own homes in the country, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan said.
"But the era has changed now. The property sector needs a reform so we could attract foreign investment. Foreigners should be allowed to buy apartments - but not landed houses - even if they don't hold Kitas (Indonesia's residence permit)," Luhut told The Straits Times.
"It is similar to that in Singapore," he added.
Indonesia's Constitution gives the President the right to issue a rule in lieu of law (perppu) when he determines that an emergency in the country requires it.
A perppu is immediately effective after the President signs it, and Parliament can either let it remain effective or end it within a year after the perppu is issued.
Luhut said the perppu that covers a new rule allowing foreign investors to buy apartments is one of between four and five perppu that Indonesia plans to issue by August, to resolve other obstacles hindering the government reform programme.
"This is a revolutionary step to address such problems," he said.
A so-called debottlenecking working committee has been set up to identify problematic and protracted clauses in all laws.
"We will comb all legislations that overlap with each other," Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, who heads the working committee, told The Straits Times.
The perppu will supersede only the problematic clauses in each law and serve to bypass them, Luhut said.
He added that one perppu could address problems in five to more than 10 existing laws, and about 80 per cent to 90 per cent of the existing laws can be harmonised.
Issuing perppu is a normal practice that some foreign governments, such as the United States, also use, Luhut said, adding that the term used in the US is "presidential Act".
In May, President Joko Widodo signed a perppu that allows courts to increase penalties for sex crimes, which include for the first time chemical castration and death sentence, after the media highlighted a growing number of attacks against children.
Previously, the maximum sentence for a child sex offence was 15 years' jail. Indonesians have mostly welcomed the move.
Amending existing laws through the normal process, by proposing Bills to Indonesian Parliament, can drag on for several years, and in some cases, proposed Bills were thrown out.
Numerous government reform programs in Indonesia in the past decades have hit a snag due to conflicting laws that need amendment.
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Both Darcy and Elizabeth make a wish on New Years Eve and fate surprises them by granting these wishes, but perhaps in a manner they both didn't expect. After a carriage accident on an icy road, Elizabeth wakes up in Mr. Darcy's library with some strange new capabilities (and limitations). She believes herself to be in a dream. Mr. Darcy, depressed, dejected, and overtired is able to see, hear, and converse with this vision of his lady-love but attributes it to his long-suffering heart and exhausted mind. Surely he is going mad! Poor Lizzy, tethered to the last man in the world she could ever be prevailed upon to marry! And poor Darcy, his staff and family are really starting to question his sanity! 😉 Continue reading »


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Man Group said it was in talks to buy U.S. asset manager Numeric Holdings and diversify its quantitative fund offering, giving the UK hedge fund manager's share price a boost.
A deal for Boston-based Numeric, part-owned by private equity group TA Associates and up for sale since early 2013, would broaden a quant fund stable currently focused on Man's flagship AHL computer-driven funds.
It would also boost its presence in the United States, the biggest hedge fund market in the world, as well as its foothold in the institutional market, dealing with clients such as pension funds, which are driving growth in the broader industry.
"This transaction would further diversify Man away from AHL and is consistent with Man's strategy to acquire a US-based asset manager," said RBC Capital Markets analyst Peter Lenardos.
"However, given the extremely limited information available, especially on profitability and price - we reserve judgment until more details emerge."
Man, which manages more than $55 billion in assets, has restructured extensively after being hit by poor performance and heavy outflows of client funds during the financial crisis, after which it bought fund of fund and advisory group FRM and alternative asset manager GLG. Phil Dobbin, analyst at Espirito Santo Investment Bank, which acts as market maker for Man and has a "sell" rating on the stock, said using Man's assets under management to market capitalisation as a guide, Numeric could be worth $430 million.
"But we don't have profitability figures for Numeric and have to remember Man has always traded at a high market cap to AuM (assets under management)," he said in a note to clients, adding that such a valuation of Numeric would require Man to use up its surplus capital.
Shares in Man recovered from a quiet start to rise 3 percent by 0740 GMT and lead gainers across the FTSE mid-cap index.
In a statement on Thursday, Man said discussions with Numeric, founded in 1989, with 74 employees and which manages more than $13.9 billion in assets, were ongoing and may or may not lead to a transaction. It declined to comment further.
Quantitative trading strategies use computer-based algorithms to determine when to buy and sell an asset.
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By Paul Goldman
Editor's note: Paul Goldman is a guest columnist for DecisionVirginia.com. The views expressed below are his own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of NBC12.
If the McDonnell trial were a reality TV show, then one would need to heap praise on the script writers for an audience-grabbing first episode. It is the Virginia version of the acclaimed movie Sex, Lies and Videotape, without the sex perhaps, at least yet.
What's Love Got To Do With It, the biggest hit single ever for songstress Tina Turner, appears to be the prosecutor's theme song. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber's opening statement is basic enough: when it came to Bob and Maureen McDonnells' desire to enrich themselves, they were still on the same wave length.
Ms. Aber did a good job, but at the same time, as I predicted yesterday, her opening statement would be key moment in the case. It was for this reason: she conceded the fundamental weakness in the government's case.
It boils down to two words: Jonnie Williams, the main accuser, the guy who provided the cash, gifts and loans the prosecution claims were given in exchange for the governor's promised illegal help. At one point, Ms. Aber called Williams a "vitamin salesman," an absurd description given his long history in the business world. She knows it. This indicates the government is still groping to find a way to benignly describe their star witness, knowing the defense has at least thirty different shades of shady, shifty, and super manipulative for painting an unflattering portrait.
The "vitamin salesman" moniker was a mistake because it hurts the government's credibility with the jury in the long run. However, Ms. Aber did do a very smart thing yesterday: she admitted Mr. Williams initially lied to the prosecution about his relationship with the governor and Mrs. McDonnell.
That's right: the government admitted Mr. Williams first backed up the McDonnells' legal position, namely the cash, gifts and loans were all given without any strings attached in terms of a quid-pro-quo exchange. Ms. Aber followed the rule in trials: put the bad news out first about your witness, if at all possible. Why? This enhances the prosecutor's standing with the jury, especially in this case when Williams' reputation for telling the truth is central to the defense. If the jury ever loses faith in the prosecutor's veracity, the McDonnells will be acquitted.
This admission might have normally received headlines, but the sensational claims about the relationship between the three main players in the case captured the media's attention and rightfully so. It reminds me of the terrific country song by Patty Loveless, You Don't Even Know Who I Am.
The refrain "You left me a long time ago… so, what do I care if you go?" seems to be what the defense is saying about the McDonnells' marriage, enforced by their arriving separately for the trial.
The defense depicted Williams as not merely a con-man in the world of business, but also in terms of his ability to manipulate Ms. McDonnell once he sensed her vulnerability due to an estranged relationship with her husband.
The "broken marriage made her an easy target for the master manipulator" defense strategy naturally proved a headline-grabbing claims.
But what did the jury think of it?
My gut: As I mentioned in an interview with WWBT yesterday, it might seem a tad too convenient at this point. Moreover, it places a great burden on the defense to prove what they have now claimed. What do they mean about her having a "crush" on Mr. Williams so strong it made her vulnerable to what exactly? It is a "wow" factor for the media, but there is no way to know what the jury makes of it.
Brilliant defense strategy or Tabloid Trash?
One thing is clear however: The defense feels the jury's view of Mr. Williams' character is the make or break issue in the trial. They are painting a picture of someone who "played" the prosecutors, the governor, the first lady, the chief of staff to the first lady and the list figures to grow during the trial. The defense wants to make this a trial about Jonnie Williams.
The great criminal defense attorney's put the government on trial. As the government's star accuser, this makes Jonnie Williams the proxy for that strategy.


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Our children are dying.
They aren't graduating from high school or college, they're being buried six feet under.
They aren't building families, they're building deaths counts. Prison sentences are no longer a punishment, yet a lifestyle that is foolishly looked forward to.
Expected. A badge of honor.
Whose fault is it?
Mine. Yours. Ours.
While you're sitting in your homes, your churches, your businesses. While you spend time with your friends and hug your families, our children are dying.
Being massacred.
Slayed by each other. Slayed by society.
We are failing them.
We have failed them.
We have failed them by thinking that just because they're not our children, they are not our responsibility.
By labeling them menaces to society.
By giving up on them and telling them to make it on their own.
We have failed them by not affirming them.
By not letting them know that they're more than conquerers. That they are powerful and have the ability to save and change lives. Or maybe we can't teach them what we don't think about ourselves.
For you who live in the suburbs tucked away in your safe houses that you hide in..this is your problem!
For you who live in the hood and have settled with the thought that nothing can be changed... this is your problem!
For you young people who think this is just the way life is... this is your problem!
A problem that can no longer be ignored.
A problem that is causing the extinction of our youth.
A problem, that if not handled, will bring this country to ruin.
A country I have chosen to raise my children in.
Blood has been stained on too many sidewalks, in too many homes.
Gallons and gallons of baby blood.
We have to take action.
God has equipped us with the power to heal this country. Don't let any more blood be on our hands. Plant seeds of encouragement, love, expectation, dreams, and future into our society, into each other, and watch how we grow.
Jay-Z said in one of his songs that he wanted to be forever young.
Forever young is something Trayvon Martin and every other murdered child should not have been.
Tiphani Montgomery is an inspirational speaker and an Essence Magazine bestselling author. Visit her website at www.TiphaniMontgomery.com.
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