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MORAGA - Looking for a two-game sweep, the Pacific men's basketball team instead was sent reeling back to Stockton by Saint Mary's.
MORAGA - Looking for a two-game sweep, the Pacific men's basketball team instead was sent reeling back to Stockton by Saint Mary's.
The Tigers beat the Gaels 76-66 on Nov. 23 at the DirecTV Classic in Anaheim, but Saint Mary's avenged the loss, hammering Pacific 74-46 on Wednesday in front of 2,507 at McKeon Pavilion. The Tigers (5-6) missed 15 of their first 18 shots, and the rout was on. The Gaels (8-3) didn't shoot well (41.6 percent), but they were much better than Pacific (34.2 percent).
"We started taking bad shots, and we probably took more bad shots in that first half than we have in any other game this season," said Pacific coach Bob Thomason, who was honored by Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett before the game for his contributions to college basketball. "This was just a bad game. You have one of these a year, and you have to almost throw it away. That's not who we are."
The Tigers played good defense for much of the first half but broke down in the final 1:30 and allowed an 8-0 Gaels run sparked by two 3-pointers by Beau Levesque that stretched Saint Mary's advantage to 36-17 at halftime.
Things didn't improve in the second half for the Tigers, who were led by junior center Khalil Kelley (11 points and four rebounds) and senior point guard Lorenzo McCloud (10 points, despite 0-for-5 shooting from the field). Pacific made 14 of 43 from the field and its futility extended beyond the 3-point arc, as it was 1 of 8.
"I thought it was our best defensive game of the season," Bennett said. "It was an unusual situation, because in nonconference you don't get a second chance, but we did and our guys were focused to redeem themselves."
Kelley said with the teams facing off for the second time in three weeks, the Gaels had the Tigers well-scouted.
"There were times they called out our plays and they definitely knew what we were doing," Kelley said. "We also had some open shots and we couldn't knock them down."
Saint Mary's senior guard Matthew Dellavedova scored 17 points going against Pacific senior Rodrigo de Souza for much of the game. The Australian entered averaging 19.8 points but made 5 of 19 shots. Dellavedova made consecutive 3-pointers to push Saint Mary's lead to 56-32 halfway through the second half. He scored 16 points in Pacific's win Nov. 23.
Three weeks also created a massive turnaround on the boards for Saint Mary's, as the Tigers had outrebounded them 34-24 in the first meeting, but Thomason said the Gaels "imposed their will on us" with a 44-24 edge on Wednesday.
Now having lost two consecutive games, Pacific will look to end the slide when it hosts an NAIA school, Cal Maritime, at 7 p.m. Friday. The Keelhaulers are coached by former St. Mary's High standout Bryan Rooney.
"We're going to see what we're made of," Kelley said. "We have to get back to the drawing board and figure out how to improve.
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The love of my life and I have a pet name for each other. You all know Winnie the Pooh right? So in the story, piglet calls Winnie the Poo, Pookie. We took that name and we spell it Pooki.And we call each other Pooki. Ok continue reading once you have finished laughing..and no you cannot take our name….
Now you would call your girlfriend/boyfriend my angel or my buttercup etc etc but because I talk way too fast sometimes I once wanted to say " my Pooki" but it came out Mahpuki,and thus Mahpuki was born ( pronounced ma-poo(H)-ki).
Joe Social and I have this friend and she is our side-kick. So I started calling her Mahpicki the side-Kicky, because she is the Mahpuki's Side kick. So there you have it, Pooki's and Mahpuki's and Mahpicki the side-kicky explained.
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Our journey start from Marrakech to Dades Gorges. Across the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass, with far-reaching views across the mountains, to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and take a guided tour of the Kasbah of el Glaoui, former War Lord and Pasha of Marrakech. Continue to Ait Benhaddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a spectacular fortified village (Ksour).you take your lunch at Ait benhaddou or ouarzazate and continue to Dades gorges,,night in a riad.
Day 2: Dades Gorges - Merzouga (desert)
After breakfast, we go from Toudra gorges to the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the way. We'll pass through Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud in which we'll feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet.
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Dinner is served a hotel near the erg chebbi sand dunes with Berber drums music.
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After the breakfast and take shower in Hotel ,we go in a tour around the erg chebbi ,we will visit a house and listen to some gnawa music; originally from Ghana, and Sudan. We will visit some deserted mines, Berber nomads and oasis of palm trees. Towards lunchtime, we go back to Merzouga , after Lunch and relaxing,we go to the camels who are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. We will spend the night in an equipped camp with drums music in the middle of the Sahara,this is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise,when we arrive at the camp we go to a high dunes to see the sunset , we will spend the night in nomad tents .
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ST. CHARLES – Mayhem is on the agenda in Joe DiPietro's "The Art of Murder," a combination comedy-mystery now delighting fans of the genre in a well-executed production directed by Jason W. Gerace at Fox Valley Repertory.
The 1999 show, which earned DiPietro an Edgar Award for best mystery play, is light weight and swiftly moving, with a clever plot full of delicious twists and turns.
The playwright knows how to tell a good story, as his earlier, long-running off-Broadway musical comedy hit "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" proves. That play dwelt on the trials and tribulations of singlehood, dating, marriage, loss and heartbreak.
Troubled relationships also are at the heart of "The Art of Murder," but here the focus has narrowed.
The four-character whodunit features Jack (Stephen Spencer), an abrasive egotist and philanderer who has become a commercially successful artist; his wife, Annie (Mary Winn Heider), a frustrated artist; art dealer Vincent (Ted Hoerl), their calculating agent; and the couple's put-upon young maid Kate (Bridget Schreiber).
To Vincent, who has a reputation for turning artists into celebrities and profit centers, the ideal client is "famous, productive and dead." He admits to hyping the mediocre work of an unknown young painter only to abruptly withdraw his support ("promise her everything, give her nothing") – a move that led her to suicide which, in turn, enhanced the monetary value of her work.
Though Vincent calls him his "No. 1 client," Jack is convinced that his agent is dragging his feet finding a buyer for his latest creation, which he believes should command a seven-figure price tag.
Giving too much of the plot away would spoil the fun, but suffice it to say there's plenty to keep audiences guessing. And the talented cast puts forth a solid effort with a good payoff.
Scenic designer Eric Broadwater's winning set – the artist couple's living room and studio, including a striking isolation tank designed as an escape from the stress of everyday life – successfully sets the stage for some cunning foul play.
If you go
Where: Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort, 4501 E. Main St., St. Charles
When: Through March 17
Cost: Tickets cost $32 on Fridays (and limited Thursday performances) and $42 on Saturdays and Sundays.
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February 20, 2013 11:00 ET
Enhanced Online Thermal Simulation Tool Allows Users to Define More Real-World Conditions While Improving User-Friendliness
Enhanced Online Thermal Simulation Tool Allows Users to Define More Real-World Conditions While Improving User-Friendliness
MALVERN, PA--(Marketwire - Feb 20, 2013) - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new version of its free ThermaSim online thermal simulation tool for power MOSFETs, microBUCK® power ICs, and DrMOS products: ThermaSim 3.0. For precise analysis of simulated temperature profiles, the latest version of ThermaSim has been enhanced with a number of key features such as temporal zooming of die temperature with respect to power, and the ability to define more real-world conditions for increased simulation accuracy and design reliability, while simplifying the user experience.
While other thermal simulation tools offer package-level averages, ThermaSim is created using finite element analysis (FEA) techniques for increased accuracy. The free online tool is especially useful in high-current, high-temperature applications such as automotive, fixed telecom, desktop and laptop computer, and industrial systems. The latest version is also ideal for applications with tight design margins and those subject to transient conditions, including UIS (unclamped inductive switching) and automotive load dump.
ThermaSim helps designers reduce time to market by allowing detailed thermal simulations of Vishay Siliconix power MOSFETs, ICs, and DrMOS products to be performed before prototyping. For high-confidence designs, ThermaSim 3.0 offers a number of new and improved features in several areas, details of which can be found at http://www.vishay.com/doc?49641 and include the following:
Transient thermal simulation capability (MOSFETs only)
Design reliability is increased with temporal zooming (1000 steps max.) of the simulated power dissipation data. This is especially useful for high power pulses (kW range) with short durations (≥ 1 ns) at multiple locations on the time scale of the simulation profile. In addition, the ability to define the dissipating zone at 10 %, 15 %, or 25 % of the original MOSFET die area allows for better analysis of conditions such as low gate drive and drain-source voltage spikes.
Improved user experience
To save time and eliminate potential data entry errors, ThermaSim 3.0 allows users to easily upload power profile datasets in Excel®, repeat power profile datasets as many times as needed, and exchange the simulation results and a copy of the full design with other users when desired. In addition, the enhanced tool offers component orientation on the PCB with a graphical display.
Simulations strive for "real-world" conditions
Users can now define even more conditions, including copper spreading on the top and bottom PCB layers, solder thickness, solder joint quality, air gaps, glue/isolator thickness, and wires terminating on or off the PCB.
Efficient simulation
Asynchronous reloading and Web interface (Ajax), along with load balancing and high meshing resolution, provide results even faster.
ThermaSim 3.0 is now available online for free at http://www.vishay.com/mosfets/thermasim. Follow Vishay at http://twitter.com/vishayindust.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com.
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By Dhanya Skariachan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retailers Best Buy Co Inc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc are enhancing their video streaming services to let customers convert previously purchased physical DVDs into digital copies without having to leave the house and trek to a store.
The news comes at a time when many Americans prefer to stream their movies through digital services rather than spending more to buy physical DVDs. U.S. retailers are also trying to cater better to people who watch movies on tablets and smartphones.
Wal-Mart started in-store disc-to-digital conversion services last year, but you still had to get off the couch and take the DVDs to a store. Best Buy still does not have an in-store disc-to-digital conversion service, and has chosen to offer the service only at home citing customer feedback.
Customers do not want to "load up a bunch of DVDs in a car and drive somewhere to get that benefit of putting the movies in the cloud," Christopher Allen, general manager of Best Buy's digital movie business, told Reuters in an exclusive interview on Monday.
The world's largest consumer electronics chain started testing the service just days before Christmas and the response has been "promising," Allen said.
Best Buy is due to officially unveil its in-home disc-to-digital conversion service at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Wal-Mart said on Monday at the same trade show that its video streaming service Vudu will also soon have the capability to convert DVD/Blu-ray movies to UltraViolet digital copies.
UltraViolet is a free, cloud-based digital library that gives users greater flexibility with how and where they watch the movies and TV shows they purchase.
Best Buy customers will need a CinemaNow.com account and have to download the CinemaNow Player software to make the conversion at home.
Once the DVD is inserted into an internet-connected device, CinemaNow will instantly recognize the movie's title and give the customer an option to convert it to a digital version that is of standard definition (SD) for $2 or high definition (HD) for $5. The movie will be added to the shopper's UltraViolet digital library.
Both retailers have partnered with several major Hollywood studios including Warner Bros, Universal Studios, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Lions Gate Entertainment on the in-home disc-to-digital program.
"From Smartphones to Smart TVs, our customers are consuming and sharing content more than ever," John Aden, executive vice president for general merchandising, Walmart U.S., said in a statement.
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You can't beat a system you can't understand
Memorial Day marked the beginning of the summer season, and in just a few weeks, the kids will be out of school. This means that sometime between now and September most families will vacate their homes to go on "summer vacations." Hmmm . . . Let's think about that for a minute - maybe more.
Consider life in your happy home where your children have separate bedrooms, a family room, and a back yard at their disposal. They also have friends living close-by, playgrounds, and other familiar places where they can occupy their time by indulging in good, wholesome activities. You have your bedroom, a den, and possibly a home office, sewing room, workshop, or other area that you can call yours when you want a little solitude.
Now, to escape all of this convenience that took years to establish, you're going to pack said family, with as many as two, three or more offspring (some of them possibly teenagers) in a car, station wagon or SUV so you can zoom down the road and drive into the sunset for places that need exploring.
And let's not forget the family dog. You know the one, the dog that the kids begged you to buy because it was so cuddly and cute until it grew up to be the size of a small horse. The same dog that not one of them wants to walk, feed, or pick up after, but wouldn't dream of leaving with strangers for two weeks. The dog must be included in this family excursion. Trust me on this one - I am not lying. Not much in America really needs exploring by small angry mobs that have just been released from not-so-solitary confinement in transportable torture chambers. In other words - what are you thinking?
During your first day, you will stop for fuel, then make separate stops for each member of the family to use the "facilities" and a stop or two for the dog, as well as additional pauses in your travels for breakfast and lunch. Then it will be time for more fuel and a rerun of the entire process. In all, you will stop approximately three times an hour. At this pace, you will not leave the state of Rhode Island for at least two days - a feat in itself.
At the end of the first day of your trip to, let's say, the mountains, you will check into a motel where you and your spouse will rent a room with additional rooms on either side because your teenager doesn't want to sleep with the little kids. So far, the gas stations have drained your wallet, the ride in the car has drained your brain, and now the motel/hotel, will drain both your wallet and your sanity simultaneously because you are in the middle room. Sponge Bob Square Pants will blare from the TV in the room on the left, while Snoop Rodent and the Stains will thumpathump at full volume in the room on the right. It will be just beautiful in surround sound.
Four days later, you will arrive in the vicinity of your destination that was meticulously calculated as a two-day trip. Although the sign says "National Park 2 Miles," the traffic will be at a standstill. "This can't be rush hour," you mutter to yourself. Of course not, rushing is not part of the equation. This is the slow hour as people wait to enter the park. Then it dawns on you - these mountains have been explored before.
Nonetheless, you stop in a parking area where one space is available. The sign says, "Scenic View - 1 Mile." That seems nice. It also says "Degree of Difficulty, Easy." That's perfect, a 1-mile hike to a scenic view. After .5 of a mile (you know you've gone that far because a sign says so), the kids are skipping up the path, your teenager looks bored, and you feel as if you're going to pass out from oxygen depravation. You look over the side of the path and you understand why. Down below - directly below, you can see your car. Yup. It's one-half mile down. If you dropped a rock over the edge, it would dent the hood. Later, when you return, you will find that several rocks did just that.
On the way down, after the blood returns to your head and other necessary places, you do a reality check and regret it. You are going to be here for five more days followed by a four-day return trip, in the car, with the family - and the dog. You cannot wait to return to work so you can get some rest.
Folks - think about it seriously. You live in Jamestown. It's one of the most desirable vacation destinations on the planet. People spend five figures and more to spend a few weeks here in the summer. Why would you want to leave? It's part of that system I just can't understand.


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You know the day destroys the night
Night divides the day
Tried to run
Tried to hide
Break on through to the other side
Break on through to the other side
Break on through to the other side, yeah
We chased our pleasures here
Dug our treasures there
But can you still recall
The time we cried
Break on through to the other side
Break on through to the other side…
– The Doors
We're now on the other side of Crossover Day under the Gold Dome at the Georgia Assembly. It was a hatch of activity and a long day last Thursday, Day 30 – Crossover Day. The lyrics from the Doors classic may ring familiar for many Senators and Representatives. In order for legislation to move forward this year, bills must have passed a floor vote in at least one chamber. Bills not voted upon are recommitted to their committees. Those failing a floor vote fall like spinners at the end of a hatch.
We are up to 567 House Bills and 701 House Resolution. In the Senate, 246 Bills have been filed along with 451 Resolutions. Here's how Georgia Trout Unlimited (GA TU) reads the water:
Active Bills: Focus
House Bill 142 Ethics
Speaker Ralston's ethics bill expands definition of a lobbyist and applies to volunteers representing organizations, like GA TU, pro bono while advocating to an public officer or elected official. A $25 annual fee is required and lobbyists must wear a badge. Activity reports are also mandated. The definition exempts those lobbying 5 days or less. Passed the House 164-4.
GA TU views the initiative as a positive step toward a more open legislative process. Some groups feel the restrictions could be tighter and other view the registration requirement as an infringement.
House Bill 199 Georgia Reservoir Fund Expansion
Currently, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is permitted to fund water storage (reservoir) projects but not conservation projects that could eliminate or reduce the need for new reservoirs that destroy habitat. This bill corrects that problem and would allow GEFA to fund water conservation initiatives. Passed the House with bipartisan support 169-9.
GA TU supports HB 199.
Senate Bill 210 Georgia Legacy
Georgia Legacy replaces the outdated Land Conservation Program by creating trust and revolving loan funds that addresses Georgia's current needs by funding:
- Acquisition of areas for clean water, game, wildlife, fisheries, or natural-resource-based outdoor recreation
- Preservation of working farms and forests
- Support of local parks and trails
- Stewardship of permanently protected conservation areas
- Promotion of environmental wellness
Georgia legacy unanimously passed the Senate 169-0.
GA TU worked for several years as a stakeholder developing Georgia Legacy and supports HB 210.
Active Bills: Of Interest
HB 189 Closure Notification
With this legislation, GA DNR would be required to provide sixty days written notice to local governments before making any significant changes to a state park, historic site or recreational area. HB 189 passed a House vote 167-1.
GA TU views HB 189 as beneficial.
HB 381 GA DNR Foundation Board Membership
This bill would allow for up to three GA DNR Board Members to sit on a GA DNR Foundation Board.
SB 213 Flint Fiver Drought Protection Act
Although the Flint River is a warmwater stream, amendments affect water quality statewide. A provision added during the House floor session provides for a statewide ban on Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). ASR stores groundwater available during the wet season in underground aquifers to be recovered during dry periods.
GA TU views ASR as harmful. Contaminated groundwater could easily be introduced to pure water supplies and cause negative, unintended consequences. While this provision is beneficial, the Georgia Water Coalition opposes stream augmentation language as a threat to property rights and basic tenets of Georgia Water law. GA TU is concerned.
On the Bench: In Committee Until 2014 – Focus
These bills did not receive a floor vote.
HB 501 Tree Removal
This bill would require GA DOT to remove trees in the public right-of-way that could fall onto interstate and limited access highways.
GA TU opposes HB 501 unless amended to include requirements for replanting to mitigate runoff and erosion or obtaining variance for tree removal from stream buffers.
HB 225 GA EPD Rules
GA EPD would be required to seek legislative approval before implementing GA EPD rules. This bill appears dead.
GA TU views the proposed process as harmful to GA EPD's effectiveness and opposes HB 225.
HB 548 Emergency Pollution Response
Under HB 548, emergency response procedures for water pollution harmful to public health, safety, or welfare, public or private drinking water supplies, or animals, birds, or aquatic life would be established.
GA TU supports HB 548.
On the Bench – In Committee Until 2014: Of Interest
These bills did not receive a floor vote.
HB 158 Free Fishing Days
Registered boat owners would be allowed under HB 158 to hunt, fish and trap without a license on birthday and two days thereafter. This bill is supported by GA DNR to potentially increase the number of sportsmen.
GA TU views HB 158 as beneficial.
HB 180 License Plate Fees
This legislation would increase the amount of the special license plate fee and renewal fee paid to GA DNR from $10 to $25; includes trout license plates.
GA TU views HB 180 as beneficial.
HB 515 Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Interbasin Transfers
The bill would provide an exemption for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District to plan for an Interbasin Transfer (IBT) from outside the District. Currently, IBT planning to bring water from outside the Metro Area to Atlanta is prohibited.
GA TU has concerns about HB 515. We believe that water conservation and expansion of existing reservoirs are a less impactful solution.
SB 75 Free Sportsman's License to Veterans
Veterans who served more than 90 days active duty would be allowed a free Sportsman's License. SB 75 is unlikely to gain traction in committee due to cost.
GA TU views SB 75 as fiscally harmful to wildlife resources programs. [Personal note: Retired from the United States Marines, I have no expectation of a free Sportsman's License.]
See you on the stream.
Kevin McGrath is Georgia Trout Unlimited's Advocacy Chairman.


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Salina man hauls fish from Milford Reservoir
PRATT — A new Kansas state record smallmouth bass was caught in Milford Reservoir on April 4 and has been certified by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). Frank Evans Jr., of Salina, caught the 6.88-pound smallmouth on a jerk bait about 1 p.m. Evans' catch continues a Salina-Milford connection for smallmouth bass. The previous state record of 6.68 pounds was also taken from Milford by a Salina resident, Jason Heis, in August of 2004.
Evans' fish was weighed on a certified scale and witnessed by William Evans Jr., of Schriever, La. KDWP fisheries biologist John Reinke confirmed the species of the fish, which was 21.5 inches long and 16.5 inches in girth.
A potential state record fish must remain intact until it is weighed and officially identified. Anyone who believes they have caught a state record fish must bring the fish to a grocery store or other business with certified scales as soon as possible. The weighing must be witnessed. The fish must be species-confirmed by a KDWP fisheries biologist or a Fisheries Section regional supervisor. (A tissue sample may be required.) A color photograph of the fish must accompany the application. The fish must be weighed before it is frozen.
All applications for state records require a 30-day waiting period before certification. For a list of Kansas state record fish, visit the KDWP website, www.kdpw.state.ks.us, or pick up a copy of the Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary wherever licenses are sold.


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AICPA Comments on IAASB's Proposals to Improve Auditor Reporting
October 18, 2012
The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board (ASB) weighed in on a recent International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) proposal that suggests ways to improve the auditor's report, including requiring expanded commentary in auditors' reports.
The ASB recommended in a comment letter that nonissuers, such as private companies and nonprofits, be scoped out of requirements for "auditor commentary" when the IAASB's proposed standard is developed.
In its Oct. 8, 2012 letter, the ASB said that auditor commentary would have limited practical relevance for many users of audited financial statements of nonissuers in the United States, and therefore should not be required for nonissuers because of cost/impediment considerations.
The ASB wrote its letter in response to an invitation to comment (ITC) issued by the IAASB, which is examining auditor reporting.
The ASB supported the IAASB's efforts to enhance the relevance of auditor reporting, and said that many of the proposed changes included in the ITC are directionally important and will result in clearer and more relevant reports for financial statement users. But the ASB wrote that the focus of any changes to auditor reporting should:
- Address information and expectations gaps.
- Maintain or enhance audit quality.
- Define reporting requirements that are clear about management's responsibility as the original source of entity-specific information.
The ASB wrote that there needs to be a broad-based approach to improving the transparency and relevance of financial reporting that incorporates financial reporting standard setters, management, and those charged with governance – as well as auditors.
The ASB is the AICPA's senior committee for auditing and attestation.
This story was excerpted from an Oct. 10, 2012 Journal of Accountancy online article, which includes more details about the ASB comment letter and the IAASB proposal.


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Professions with the Most Psychopaths [VIDEO]
So, what professions do you think harbor the most psychopaths? First of all, we should define psychopath. A psychopath is shallow, lacks empathy, is cold-hearted, and manipulative. Does this sound like someone you work with? Is it you?
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Today, there's a lot of talk about the dangers of SQL injection, but not many people are getting the details of what SQL injection is, why it's a problem, and what you can do to fix it. I hope to remedy that situation by clearly defining SQL injection, describing how it happens, and letting you know how to protect your organization from it.
What Is SQL Injection?
What is SQL injection? It's a vulnerability, or defect, that results from a coding error in an application. SQL injection occurs when an application uses user-provided data to create a SQL statement and submits that statement to Microsoft SQL Server for execution. The defect's impact varies based on the nature of the coding error. Specifically, the impact depends on where the error is in the code, how easy it is to exploit that error, and what access the application has to SQL Server. Theoretically, SQL injection can occur in any type of application, but it's most commonly associated with Web applications because that's the type of application most often hacked.Thus, I'll concentrate on risks that are exposed by Web applications, but the same concerns exist in all applications that access SQL Server.
How SQL Injection Occurs
Let's look at some code that's SQL injectable to see why problems arise. The code that Listing 1 shows dynamically builds a SQL statement by concatenating the SQL command and the LocationID that's being passed in by a user from a browser. Note that whatever data the user passes in for the LocationID will become part of the SQL statement and therefore will be executed by SQL Server. Here are a few examples of what might get passed to the application and executed by SQL Server:
User input: 1
SQL statement: SELECT LocationName FROM Locations WHERE LocationID = 1
Result: A valid SQL statement
User input: Kilroy was here
SQL statement: SELECT LocationName FROM Locations WHERE LocationID = Kilroy was here
Result: Syntax error because the string Kilroy was here couldn't be converted to a numeric value
User input: 1 UNION SELECT Name FROM Sysobjects
SQL statement: SELECT LocationName FROM Locations WHERE LocationID = 1 UNION SELECT Name FROM Sysobjects
Result: A hacker just ran an arbitrary command on SQL Server
As Figure 1 shows, the SQL statement can be exploited because the user's input is passed directly to SQL Server. As you can see, giving users direct access to your SQL Server machine is bad idea.
How to Stop SQL Injection
To stop SQL injection, an application's code must be written correctly. The application must not allow users direct access to SQL Server. Avoiding direct access can most easily be accomplished with parameterized queries. Parameterized queries separate the SQL command from the data that the command needs to execute.
For comparison, let's look at a secure version of our sample SQL statement. Listing 2 shows a parameterized version of the code in Listing 1, and Figure 2 illustrates what happens in this secure scenario. In the secure scenario,the application sends the SQL statement to SQL Server without the user's input. Instead, a parameter—@LocationID (type int)—is used as placeholder for that input.The SQL command and the @ LocationID parameter are passed separately, so that the user-provided data never becomes part of the command that SQL will execute. Thus, if a user attempts to inject a command for the LocationID, that command wouldn't become part of the SQL parameter and SQL injection would be avoided. You would still receive a SQL error, but it would be a simple data-type conversion error and not something that a hacker could exploit.
This parameterized query technique is commonly considered to be "the fix" for SQL injection. If used consistently, parameterized queries will completely stop SQL injection and protect your SQL Server machines. However, having been a developer for a long time, I can tell you that no matter how hard I try, I'm not consistent—and neither are most other developers. We're human, and humans make mistakes.And in this case, a mistake of not using a parameterized query can lead to a SQL injection attack.Thus, it's important to take a layered approach to securing SQL Server against SQL injection.
The Layered Approach
Taking a layered approach means implementing multiple practices to avoid a vulnerability or problem.That way, if one of the security practices fails or isn't followed, another practice will mitigate the risk. To thwart SQL injection attacks, you should not only use parameterized queries but also validate input, restrict applications' privileges, use stored procedures, and have a strong sa account password.
Validate input. Since the advent of computers, there's been a common saying among software developers: "Garbage in, garbage out." This saying basically reminds us that if you allow anything into your system (garbage in), you're likely to have an unreliable system (garbage out).This concept can be extended to security in the form of input validation. Input validation means that you use user-provided data only after you've ensured that it's valid. Specifically, you make sure you're getting data of an acceptable type and format.You can validate data in many ways. Some methods are acceptable, whereas some methods are risky.
The acceptable methods include allowing only explicit data and allowing only explicit types of data. Both methods are rooted in the concept of allowing only known good data into SQL Server (i.e., whitelisting). When you allow only explicit data, you're allowing only a known list of values (e.g., specific account types, specific account numbers). When you allow only explicit types of data, you allow only data of a known type (e.g., integers, letters of the English alphabet).
The risky methods include rejecting known bad data and flagging, or escaping, a character (or character sequence) that has a special meaning to SQL Server or the OS shell.When you reject known bad data, you don't allow data that's known to be bad into SQL Server (i.e., blacklisting). However, because it's impossible to know all the bad data ahead of time, using this technique can be risky. When you escape a character that has a special meaning (e.g., a single quote that's inserted when a value is expected), you insert the shell escape character (^) in front of that character to tell the system to treat the item that follows as its literal value and not as a special character. Alternatively, you can replace the special character with a value that doesn't cause a problem. This method is risky because the escaping must be perfect. In addition, it assumes no new hacking techniques will come to light that can circumvent the escaping.
Restrict applications' privileges.Every application runs in a security context.When dealing with Web applications, the Web site is typically configured to connect to SQL Server using a predefined user credential.The application then enforces security through some type of application-defined process.The user credential used by the application to connect to and run SQL commands on SQL Server is of particular concern. Because any SQL injection attack would run in the context of this user credential,it's crucial that the user credential be limited to only those rights that the application needs to function.This concept has been around for years but is frequently not enforced because it requires that developers articulate all needed access as opposed to just asking for sa rights to SQL Server.
Clearly defining the access rights that the application will need to function and not allowing the application to perform any other SQL calls won't prevent SQL injection. However, it will make exploiting the SQL injection significantly more difficult.
Use stored procedures. Many developers believe that using stored procedures is a great fix for SQL injection. I don't completely agree with this notion because stored procedures can include dynamic SQL statements that don't use parameterized queries. However, I do agree that using stored procedures can help in the effort to protect organizations against SQL injection attacks. It helps for several reasons. First, developers tend to use parameterized queries when they create stored procedures because it's easier to write the code when you use such queries. So, developers end up writing more secure code. Second, if the application uses stored procedures to execute SQL commands, it's less likely that the hacker will have access to the SQL command that actually gets executed. This makes exploiting SQL injections much more difficult. Finally, developers have control over what goes into and out of a stored procedure.
Have a strong sa account password. One security measure that developers frequently forget about is setting a strong sa password. The following scenario shows why having a strong sa password is so important.
Assume that the SQL Server machine is configured with a minimal amount of rights for the application user, there's an instance of SQL injection in the Web application, and the sa password is weak. Here's how a hacker can wreak havoc:
- The hacker locates an instance of SQL injection on the Web site.
- The hacker discovers that he can't execute-a SQL command using the typical hacking techniques.
The hacker determines that he needs to run the command under the sa account, so he sets out to find out the sa password. The hacker knows he can run a SQL command with an alternate identity if he runs an OPENROWSET command such as
SELECT * FROM OPENROWSET ('SQLOLEDB',';'The hacker comes up with a SQL injection attack that will let him pass in a valid query. He uses sa as the username and guesses the password.
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- The application errors out, which lets him know that the password was invalid.
- The hacker creates a simple brute-force program to crack the sa password.
- Once the hacker has the sa password, he can continue to execute the SQL injection attack using the OPENROWSET command.
Determining the sa password is much easier when the sa password is weak. For this reason, it's very important that you use a strong sa password.
Cover All the Bases
For some vulnerabilities, there is a simple fix or a single action to protect against them. SQL injection isn't one of those vulnerabilities. Although using parameterized queries will stop SQL injection, you have to use them 100 percent of the time. Using them 99.9 percent of the time means you have at least one Web page in which a hacker can get full access to your data. Because developers are human and humans make mistakes, a layered approach will give you greatest level of safety against SQL injection.


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music and chocolateTuesday, August 26, 2008
We returned from our end of the summer vacation on Saturday. To a million and one things to do.
On top of the list was getting ready for the new school year that started yesterday. And although I didn't think that I was ready for my children to go back to school, I must admit I was a little giddy when I returned to my empty house. And I did what I do every year on the first day of school. I blared music throughout the house and I made brownies. (Usually a box mix, but yesterday I made these.) It was a very good day.
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i have a couple of years until i've got an empty house during the day, and strangely, gavin is really sensitive to loud music and noise... no music through the house for me! but i think i could still enjoy some sea salt brownies. ;-)ReplyDelete
That's a great way to spend the first day! I'm still amazed at how much I can get done by noon with them gone, and then realize that I still have 2 more hours to go. I'll tire of the empty soon, but for now we should both enjoy.ReplyDelete
Maybe I should go make some brownies.
YAY for blaring music--I love that! Did you dance at all?;)ReplyDelete
yay for school! i like the empty house feeling - i might actually be able to clean it now...ReplyDelete
yay for school!ReplyDelete
and how awesome are you...arriving home just two days before school started and you were ready for it!
Here's to a great school year and more time to knit!ReplyDelete
Music and brownies... sounds like the perfect day!ReplyDelete
Mmmm... those brownies look yummy!ReplyDelete
hI have always loved fall and the back to school routine! Enjoy ! Thanks for the compliments on my hats. I was so thrilled to have a comment from you on my blog. I think I'm ready to get it out into the world. You are my idol as far as blogs go so it meant alot to get your comment. ThanksReplyDelete
Happy New School Year to your kids!ReplyDelete
Love the blaring music and brownies! It'll be a long while before I experience that peace. Jorn is just starting and Simonne is years off...
- cyndi8/27/2008
Mine went back to school 8/11...too early for me...& them! I have two son's - one a junior, the other a freshman - YIKES! They grow soooo fast! The house is quiet but not our lives - both play football for their school so we are always on the move! Love the backpack - where from? Happy back to school & quiet knitting time! Ready to see some of your knitiing.:)ReplyDelete
- cyndi8/27/2008
Mine went back to school 8/11...too early for me...& them! I have two son's - one a junior, the other a freshman - YIKES! They grow soooo fast! The house is quiet but not our lives - both play football for their school so we are always on the move! Love the backpack - where from? Happy back to school & quiet knitting time! Ready to see some of your knitiing.:)ReplyDelete
I have to steer clear of the brownies until I repair the damage from all the fried clams and ice cream, and I probably won't blare any music because I can't wait to relish the sheer and utter silence... but I'm totally with you on the spirit of the thing. Yay for back to school! Hope they had a great day, too!ReplyDelete
I found my black salt last night, which I might have to use for this. I really wish I could find the vendor I used for my specialty salts (she was at the farmer's market last year), because I'm sure she has the perfect salt for these brownies!ReplyDelete
Brownies and Loud Music! Perfect!ReplyDelete
You may have "a million and one" things to do, but remember: if you want to do something really well, you should give it your full attention.ReplyDelete
I know this is a few days late but I have every confidence that the fambly will pull together and get stuff done!
Happy start to the school year, I love Libby's back pack, so cute!ReplyDelete
here's to a great school year! I'm excited for cookie of the week to start up again. :)ReplyDelete
my kids' first full day is tomorrow and I think I am ready! (I still have a babe at home, though.)


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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon had his pay cut in half after a review of losses at the bank's chief investment office found he bears responsibility for the blunders.
The CEO's compensation for 2012 is $11.5 million, the New York-based bank said today on its website, compared with $23 million a year earlier. The 2012 sum includes a $1.5 million salary and $10 million of incentive compensation.
"Mr. Dimon bears ultimate responsibility for the failures that led to the losses in CIO and has accepted responsibility," the company said after spending about eight months reviewing what Dimon, 56, has called "egregious mistakes" at the CIO.
JPMorgan is working to rebuild investors' trust after losing more than $6.2 billion in last year's first nine months on derivatives bets by U.K. trader Bruno Iksil, nicknamed the London Whale because his positions were so big. The debacle fueled legal claims against the company and its executives, prompted probes in the U.S. and abroad and this week led to the first regulatory sanctions, as banking watchdogs found internal-control "deficiencies."
The CIO was supposed to manage excess cash while minimizing risk. The office used credit derivatives as part of a hedging strategy, and the trades became so large the bank couldn't easily unwind them.
Board's View
JPMorgan today released three documents tied to the bets, a report that outlined Dimon's compensation, a 129-page review from a management task force and a statement from a review committee of the board of directors.
The dangers in the credit portfolio weren't elevated to the board's risk committee "as they should have been," according to the panel's report. As a result, "the board and the risk policy committee were not provided the opportunity to directly address them."
Bank executives failed to ensure that the CIO's risk controls kept pace with the increased complexity of the unit's activities, the task force said. The leaders didn't verify that the unit was well managed or had the same level of risk controls as elsewhere at the firm, according to the report.
"As a result, significant risk-management weaknesses developed within CIO that allowed the traders to pursue their flawed and risky trading strategies," the bank said. "Senior firm management's view of CIO had not evolved to reflect the increasingly complex and risky strategies CIO was pursuing in the synthetic credit portfolio; instead, they continued to view CIO as the manager of a stable, high-quality, fixed-income portfolio."
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A must-see and recommended watch, I've embedded the film in full (with subtitles) below. The film is also available on Netflix, although not streaming.
The 1976 Cuban film The Last Supper (La Ultima Cena), directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea from a screenplay penned by Alea and Maria Eugenia Haya, is based on a real life incident, which occurred in Cuba during the 1780's.
Alea, whose directorial efforts include the acclaimed films Memories of Underdevelopment (1968) and Death of a Bureaucrat (1966), was inspired by a footnote in Manuel Moreno Fraginals' post-revolutionary historiography The Sugarmill, in which a plantation owner – on a Maundy Thursday (before Good Friday) – washed the feet of 12 slaves and dined with them at his table.
The Last Supper is quite fascinating, uncompromising and poignant as it exposes colonial Cuba's contradictions and religious hypocrisy to condone the brutal treatment of slaves. You will find this rhetoric isn't exclusive to Cuban slavery, the Caribbean or South America; it's very much relevant to U.S., albeit its own complex dynamics. It's protagonist, a Count and the sugarmill plantation owner, is a religious, guilt-ridden man.
As a means to encourage productivity, subservience and perhaps contentment among slaves after their brutal abuse perpetrated by the overseer Don Manuel (in one scene Don Manuel cuts the ear off the runaway in front of a repulsed Count), the Count decides to recreate the biblical 'Last Supper,' in which he, self-servingly, although wearing a mask of humility, compares himself to Christ to the slaves' apostles.
It's a complex system indeed; there weren't laws against miscegenation. A good-will, a kind-hearted town priest, who counsels the Count, attempts to indoctrinate the slaves and up until the very end opposes the abuse slaves and prosecution of runaways.
The highlight of the film though is the long brilliant, amusing and intense 'supper' scene in which the Count and the slaves mingle, tell stories and frolic over abundant food and wine. The Count gains their trust by granting freedom to an old slave, and promising them a happy ever after in heaven.
And also, the Count promises them a Good Friday day off from labor. However, he also delivers sermons on subservience and true freedom; he also talks of Blacks having natural aptitude for hard labor; according to the Count's "wisdom" nothing belongs to us, all we truly own is our sorrow, which in turn, is given to God with joy, hence real freedom.
"Why do the Blacks have to put up with beatings and why don't the overseers get beat too?" asks one of the slaves at the table, to which the master yells back in a drunken stupor, "Because It is God's will! God's punishment; God is merciful, but not to the disobedient."
A slave rebellion and some chilling sequences ensue as the overseer Don Manuel doesn't grant the slaves the Good Friday day off as promised. Some may label the film as heavy-handed; its agenda is clear, but it is also compelling in its multi-dimensional, complex characterizations. The slaves nor the Count are entirely good or evil.
Here's the full synopsis,
Attempting to fulfill a religious obligation, the Count of a sugar mill in Cuba at the end of the eighteenth century decides to recreate the Last Supper, playing Jesus Christ himself and randomly selecting twelve slaves as his disciples. Tensions break out between Don Manuel, a cruel, hardened overseer who believes that slaves have nothing to do with God and that letting slaves eat at the master's table is a ridiculous and dangerous practice, and the priest of the mill who believes Christians have a duty to educate and convert the slaves. Among the twelve slaves picked is Sebastian, a stubborn and determined slave who has had his ear cut off and fed to dogs after his most recent escape attempt. The Count makes sure Sebastian is seated at the table and gives him the role of Judas for his inability to embrace life at the mill as Judas failed to embrace Christ. The master and slaves get drunk, and the master makes several promises during the dinner that he either forgets or refuses to keep, among them the promise that the slaves will not have to work Good Friday. The slaves are forced to work, however, causing a revolt that will lead to the beheading of all the slaves at the dinner except Sebastian, who may have strange powers no one thought possible. The Last Supper is a chilling look at the western view of slavery through the centuries, showing a world in which whites and blacks do not understand the consequences of their actions.
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Optional Experiences
Gondolas & the Grand Canal
On arrival in Venice, a private boat will be waiting to take you to St Mark's Square, where you'll enjoy a gondola ride while being serenaded by local musicians. Later, private water taxi's will take you along Venice's Grand Canal, where you'll admire the magnificent palazzos and Rialto Bridge.
Adult Price: €70.00
(Price is subject to change)
Day 5Venice – Rome (2 Nights) Day 5 - Venice – Rome (2 Nights)
South across the Veneto plain you pass by Bologna and over the dramatic Apennine Mountains, continuing into the Lazio region to Rome, the Eternal City.
A.Roma Lifestyle/The Church Palace
A.Roma Lifestyle/The Church Palace
Optional Experiences
Roman Evening with Dinner
Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a drive and provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €61.00
(Price is subject to change)
Day 6Rome Sightseeing and Free Time Day 6 - Rome Sightseeing and Free Time
Today's sightseeing includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica − the most significant Christian church in the world − to view Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. In ancient Rome see sites including the Colosseum with your Local Specialist. Spend the rest of the day exploring or perhaps take an Optional Experience to see the Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican Museums. Please note: Due to religious celebrations throughout the Holy Year of Mercy the Rome included sightseeing may be modified.
Optional Experiences
Explore Ostia Antica
Join us on a journey along the Mediterranean coast and visit the excavations of Ancient Ostia, the former harbour of Rome. These ruins offer perhaps a more complete picture of Roman urban life than either Rome or Pompeii. See the remains of the baths, theatre, apartment houses, drinking room, mosaics and wall paintings at this beautiful site, mirrored by cypress trees and umbrella pines.
Adult Price: €42.00
(Price is subject to change)
Inside The Vatican & Colosseum
We skip the lines at the Vatican Museums for this tour that shows not just remarkable works of art collected and commissioned over the history of the Papacy, but also Michelangelo's amazing ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Later we hear fascinating tales of gladitorial combat and more on our visit to the Colosseum, again with time-saving VIP entrance.
Adult Price: €81.00
(Price is subject to change)
Roman Delights With Dinner
Spend an evening getting to know Rome. We'll take you via coach where you'll have the chance to see some of the city's much-loved sights. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a delicious light dinner of Italian specialities, alongside local music and drinks.
Adult Price: €51.00
(Price is subject to change)
Piazzas and Fountains of Rome
Starting with a lovely drive and continuing on foot, you'll discover hidden backstreets, piazzas and fountains of the 'Eternal City' with a Local Specialist. Along the way, you'll marvel at the timeless Pantheon, the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. Many additional highlights are revealed on this relaxed tour that also offers free time in a gorgeous Baroque square with street artists, trattorias and gelaterias!
Adult Price: €33.00
(Price is subject to change)
Day 7Rome – Florence Sightseeing Day 7 - Rome – Florence Sightseeing
From Rome travel north into Tuscany, through rolling countryside and along the valley of the River Arno to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Discover the city's rich artistic and medieval history with your Local Specialist. Visit the Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and stunning palazzi. Marvel at the baptistery and the multimarble Duomo, with its dome designed by Brunelleschi. Dine tonight at a local restaurant.
Grand Mediterraneo
Grand Mediterraneo
Optional Experiences
Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia
Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We visit the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection, where you'll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of our Local Specialist.
Adult Price: €41.00
(Price is subject to change)
Day 8Florence – Lucerne (2 Nights) Day 8 - Florence – Lucerne (2 Nights)
Drive via picturesque Italian Lakes and across the Alps into Switzerland. Spend the next two nights in the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne.
Grand Europe Authentic Accommodation
Grand Europe Authentic Accommodation
Day 9Lucerne Orientation and Free Time Day 9 - Lucerne Orientation and Free Time
View the poignant Lion Monument during your morning orientation. Walk along the 14th century covered Chapel Bridge, crossing the River Reuss. Don't miss the opportunity to take an exciting Optional Experience to one of the surrounding mountains with breathtaking views. Later there is time to shop for Swiss souvenirs including watches and chocolates.
Optional Experiences
Swiss Countryside & Carriages
A chance to get to know the Swiss, you'll meet local farmers and enjoy a delightful countryside tour in horse drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a working farm where you'll savour local drinks and snacks.
Adult Price: Fr.67.00
(Price is subject to change)
Mount Pilatus And Lake Cruise
We'll ascend by cog-wheel train to Mount Pilatus' summit, where you'll have time to explore, admire the views, and breathe the pure air. Then, we'll descent by cable-car to enjoy a scenic lake cruise. On certain departures this Optional may be operated in reverse.
Adult Price: Fr.112.00
(Price is subject to change)
Swiss Folklore Evening And Dinner
Tonight we'll enjoy a tasty Swiss meal, including the famous Swiss cheese fondue, in a typical restaurant. While enjoying dinner, you can also join in a lively folklore show which includes yodelling, flag-throwing and Alpine horn-blowing. Two drinks are also included.
Adult Price: Fr.99.00
(Price is subject to change)
Day 10Lucerne – Paris (2 Nights) Day 10 - Lucerne – Paris (2 Nights)
Pass Basel and cross the border into France this morning. In every direction, vineyards and picturesque villages provide a memorable backdrop for your journey. Consider an Optional Experience this evening to a famous Parisian Cabaret.
Evergreen Laurel
Evergreen Laurel
Optional Experiences
Moulin Rouge Cabaret And Dinner
Enjoy dinner and cabaret, including wine and champagne, at the world-famous Moulin Rouge – the original Paris cabaret. Immortalized by the award-winning film of the same name, this Parisian institution features 60 dancers and entertainers and over 1000 costumes!
Adult Price: €162.00
(Price is subject to change)
Nouvelle Eve Cabaret And Dinner
One of the oldest and most elegant revue theatres in Paris, Nouvelle Eve is a hidden gem, where you'll meet the Director and two of the cast members before enjoying a four-course dinner with wine. You will then experience unparalleled Parisian entertainment – including the world-famous Can-Can.
Adult Price: €139.00
(Price is subject to change)
Day 11Paris Sightseeing and Free Time Day 11 - Paris Sightseeing and Free Time
See all the famous sights during your morning sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. View the Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Ascend to the second level of the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the city. Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights that interest you. This evening celebrate with your Travel Director and travelling companions at a Farewell Dinner in a local bistro.
Optional Experiences
Notre Dame And Latin Quarter
A guided drive through Paris' bohemian Left Bank with our Local Specialist brings us to amazing Notre Dame to discover one of the world's most famous Cathedrals and the epitome of Gothic architecture. Afterwards, take a stroll through the delightful Latin Quarter, a medieval maze of winding cobblestone alleyways where you'll have free time to enjoy the sidewalk bistros, boutiques and hidden squares.
Adult Price: €33.00
(Price is subject to change)
Versailles Palace And Gardens
Built for the Sun King, Louis XIV, the Palace of Versailles was the envy of every European ruler. Your Local Specialist will take you through the State apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors, with free time to stroll the symmetrical tree-lined gardens. Please note: this optional is subject to availability and involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: €65.00
(Price is subject to change)
Seine Cruise And Paris Illuminations
Paris at night is a city transformed. Enjoy this superb 'City of Light' on a leisurely cruise along the River Seine. Afterwards, as we drive through this amazing city, we'll stop at some vantage points for you to capture the fascinating sights on camera. In summer, this trip may take place before sunset.
Adult Price: €38.00
(Price is subject to change)
Day 12Paris – London Day 12 - Paris – London
Transfers provided to Paris Gare du Nord station where you board the Eurostar™ train to London. The journey time to London St. Pancras International is 2 hours and 15 minutes. On arrival in London you are transferred to your hotel.
Day 13LONDON – RETURN HOME Day 13 - LONDON – RETURN HOME
Enjoy an English breakfast at the end of your holiday.
Be My Guest
Join a local family who will host you at their private estate on the outskirts of Florence. Enjoy warm Italian hospitality and delicious homemade dishes prepared from local produce
Authentic Accommodation
Enjoy the elegance of yesteryear and sweeping lake vistas at the Grand Hotel Europe in Lucerne, where warm Swiss hospitality and a grand past spanning over a century guarantee an unforgettable stay
Cultural Insights
Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries
Local Specialists
For included sightseeing in Rome, Florence and Paris
Hidden Treasures
Enjoy at least one Hidden Treasure
Find out what makes Trafalgar different.
What's Included
City tour in Rome, Florence and Paris
Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam and the River Rhine
Orientation of Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Munich, Innsbruck, Venice and Lucerne
See the Lorelei Rock, the vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefields
View the canals in Amsterdam, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, St. Mark's Square in Venice, the ancient sites in Rome and the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
Visit St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and the Eiffel Tower in Paris
What's Included
11 hot buffet breakfasts
5 dinners
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
The services of a Trafalgar Local Host if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel
Ferry across the Channel from Calais to Dover
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Eurostar high-speed train from London to Brussels
London airport transfer service is available to purchase. Conditions apply. See airport transfer page link below for details
Pick-up and Drop-off if you stay at the Trafalgar recommended London hotel, booked through Trafalgar, or from the London Reception Centre
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Why Trafalgar?
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Impacts of Tourism on Wild Dolphins
Valuable lessons from studies evaluating impacts of cetacean-watch tourismUniversity of Hawaiʻi
Biology Program
A complex and unresolved problem in wildlife management is detecting whether apparently benign human activities have cumulative effects that are harmful to wildlife populations. Dr. Lars Bejder from Murdoch University, Australia, is a leading expert in the field of impact assessments on cetaceans (whales and dolphins). He will present information on recent documented impacts of vessel-based tourism that demonstrates population-level impacts on cetaceans. He also will discuss how his research and that of colleagues has triggered a major shift towards sustainable management of such tourism encounters in Australia and elsewhere.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney's plan to help people with pre-existing medical conditions: Hang on to your health insurance if you want to be protected.
The GOP presidential candidate wants to help those who maintain continuous coverage, a fraction of a much bigger group of people at risk of getting turned down because of medical problems.
Here's the catch: If you had a significant break in coverage, an insurer still could delve into your health care record, looking for anything — from a bad back to high blood pressure — that foreshadows future claims. They'd be able to turn you down.
That's a contrast to President Barack Obama's health care law, which guarantees that people in poor health can get comprehensive coverage at the same rates everybody else pays, and provides government subsidies to help low- to middle-income households pay premiums.
Starting Jan. 1, 2014, an insurer "may not impose any pre-existing condition exclusion," the law says.
Romney is stressing his pre-existing conditions plan as he works to soften his public image in the homestretch of a campaign that has tightened since his strong debate performance versus Obama.
"I do have a plan that deals with people with pre-existing conditions," he said during last week's debate.
The Romney campaign has not spelled out details other than it would help those who have maintained continuous coverage. That would entail incremental changes to insurance laws and regulations, and may or may not whittle down the number of uninsured, 49 million nationally.
"It will solve some of the problems," said health economist Gail Wilensky, a longtime adviser to Republicans. "It won't solve the problem of people having gone for a long time without health insurance."
That's because many people aren't able to keep up continuous coverage. Losing health insurance is often connected to major life upheavals like job loss or divorce that drain household budgets. More than 70 percent of the uninsured have been without coverage for a year or longer, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Obama's answer — it's the law of the land unless repealed — is more like hitting the reset button. About 30 million uninsured people would gain coverage as the U.S. moves closer to other economically advanced countries that provide health care for all citizens.
The differences between Obama and Romney reflect a fundamental disagreement about the role of government in dealing with the nation's health care woes: high costs, uneven quality, widespread waste and millions uninsured.
Republicans are looking to individual initiative and private-sector solutions that government can encourage. Under Obama, government has taken the lead, framing a grand bargain in which insurance companies will have to accept all applicants in exchange for a requirement that virtually all Americans carry coverage.
Currently about 13 percent of people age 64 and younger who apply for an individual policy are turned away for medical reasons, according to insurance industry statistics. In 2008, that amounted to more than 220,000 individuals. The denial rate rises to nearly 25 percent for people age 50 to 64.
While Republicans are united in their desire to repeal Obama's law, there is no consensus within the party on how or whether to replace it.
Romney addressed what he'd do about pre-existing conditions in a recent column for The New England Journal of Medicine. "Regulation must prevent insurers from discriminating against people with pre-existing conditions who maintain continuous coverage," he wrote.
But most Americans already enjoy such protection under a 1996 law signed by President Bill Clinton. It works fairly seamlessly for people who switch from one job-based plan to another.
It's harder for people switching from job-based coverage to an individual plan. They first have to exhaust a coverage option known as COBRA, which allows people with job-based insurance to keep their health plan for up to 18 months after leaving the company, provided they pay the full premium. Many can't afford that.
And there's no federal protection against being turned down for a pre-existing condition if you are trying to switch from one individual plan to another.
Romney could plug those two gaps, making it easier for people to switch from job-based to individual coverage and among individual plans. His campaign has not specified how.
In his journal article, Romney also proposed to allow all consumers who purchase coverage individually to deduct the cost from their income taxes, and he expressed support for purchasing pools and for allowing insurers to sell across state lines.
His campaign says states will have the flexibility and resources to design programs for residents who cannot afford coverage on their own.
Individual insurance market expert Karen Pollitz, who served in the Obama administration as a consumer protection regulator, says the components of Romney's plan are unlikely to provide as comprehensive a guarantee as the president's Affordable Care Act.
"The ACA just says insurance companies can't discriminate against you, period," said Pollitz, now with the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation. "If you've been uninsured, you can come into this market on Jan. 1, 2014, no questions asked."


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There are six couples remaining on Dancing With The Stars and judging from last night's show, any couple can be eliminated tonight as only 5 points seperates the first and last place couple.
The night began with Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, the duo earned a score of 27 (their highest yet) for their well praised quickstep dance. Also receiving a 27 score was Pussycat doll Nicole Scherzinger and partner Derek Hough for their pure Waltz.
The highest score of the night and the first perfect score of the season went to Olympic figure skater Evan Lysacek, who received a 30 for his flawless Argentine Tango. A big improvement for Evan who only scored a 21 last week.
The six couples then split into two groups, Team Madonna and Team Gaga, to compete in a cha cha dance off. The scores from the dance off would end up shaking up the scoreboard. Team Madonna, consisting of Evan, Erin and Niecy, received a score of 24 for their dance to Madonna's Holiday, while Team Gaga, consisting of Pamela, Nicole, and Chad, received a higher score of 27 for dancing to Lady Gaga's hit 'Telephone.'
This week can also be considered a birthday week on DWTS as Cheryl Burke celebrated her birthday yesterday, receiving over 10 gifts from her partner Chad Ochocinco. And Erin Andrews is also celebrating her 32nd birthday today. According to Erin, her birthday wish is to remain on the show ofcourse.
The full scoreboard from last night –
Evan & Anna: 54
Nicole & Derek: 54
Chad & Cheryl: 52
Erin & Maks: 51
Pam & Damian: 51
Niecy & Louis: 49


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