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Jinoos Taghizadeh
Iranian artist Jinoos Taghizadeh's work travels through a variety of media including painting, collage, video and performance and deals with the problematic construction of collective identities in contemporary Iran. Taghizadeh lives and works in Tehran.
She was included in the Istanbul Biennial (2009); and has exhibited at B21, Dubai (2009); Galleri Box, Göteborg (2008); Art Athena, Athens (2008); and INBA Center, La Esmeralda, Mexico City (2006); and Kunsthof, Zurich (2006).
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Cisco Expands Wireless Capabilities With Ubiquisys Buy
In-building mobile coverage is often a problem for both mobile operators' customers and enterprise employees. With its acquisition of UK-based small mobile cell maker Ubiquisys on April 3rd for about $310M, WLAN leader Cisco is increasingly well positioned to not only solve mobile in-building coverage, but also to integrate mobile calling, Wi-Fi, and voice key systems/PBX via automated location-based services for more seamless, user friendly, and higher fidelity voice communications.
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Theater hosts a tribute to the original "Danno" from Hawaii 5-0 this Sunday at 2:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public, but donations to Hawaii Theater will be accepted. The show will feature the music of Jimmy Borges, Broadway's Mary Gutzi and Jordan Segundo among others.
MacArthur's widow Helen Beth Duntz and Hawaii Theater Artistic Director Burton White dropped by the Sunrise studio to chat about the event and Mary Gutzi filled Studio B with her wonderful voice. Check out the videos.
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Guest Post: 7 Ways College Must Have Been Different When Cellphones Didn't Exist
Today's guest post comes from our friends at CollegeCandy.
Nowadays, pretty much everyone has a cell phone. And if you don't, I'm going to assume that you're my grandma and say congrats for figuring out how to sign on the World Wide Web. Cell phones have become a such a big part of our lives that we view them as another body part. We all know that panicky feeling that you get when you realize you left your phone at home. Seriously, I think everyone would prefer to walk out of the house without pants rather than without a fully-charged phone.
So what was life like before cell phones? (Editor's Note: Uh….horrific?!) Like, I'm talking about life even before Zack Morris '80s cell phone. Sure, maybe life was livable without being in constant contact with everyone, but can you imagine college without a phone in your hand at all times?
1. How did people find each other at parties or bars? My friend, for a whole semester, was sans phone. It sucked having to find her out in public places. Navigating a crowded bar with no idea where to look is the opposite of fun. We would find her an hour into our night, just when she was leaving with a new guy. The only way to be sure that we would be with her for the night was to actually arrive with her, as in make a solid gameplan and follow through, and who can do that?
2. How did they talk sh*t about people without texting? Let's be real, we've all been there. Sitting in class between that weird kid who clearly hasn't showered for weeks and your BFF. Or talking to a creeper at a party and trying with all your might to get away from his creepy stare. Or spotting a girl's thong sticking out of her jeans in lecture and just HAVING to share the image with someone…who happens to be sitting three rows away. Like any normal person, you take out your cell phone and text.
3. What did people drop in the toilet when they were drunk? How many times has your cell phone been victim to life destroying drunk escapades? Either being dropped in the toilet, thrown in a class of beer (to see if it would sink), or buried in a snow bank (for safe keeping, obviously). Actually..not having a cell phone, in this case, wouldn't be too bad. I mean you're bound to drop something, but it would probably be less expensive. Like, our parents probably worried about dropping their favorite quill pen in the outhouse when they were drunk off dry sherry.
4. What about the text saying you are sexiled? You know that text, the one you get while you're walking back from class because it got out early and you get a text "I need like an hour..maybe two. Come back then?" Without a cell phone you might be seeing a little too much of your roommate…and a lot too much of that guy she's been hooking up with from your floor.
5. Did people actually remember friends' numbers? I've never been able to remember anyone's number, it's truly a miracle I even know my home phone number. Yes, there were address books and pens and pieces of paper…but for people who easily lose things (cough me cough) it wouldn't have worked out so well.
6. What about the Cell Phone College Emergency Alert System? My school has recently (the past two years) implemented a new cell phone text/call emergency alert system. It keeps students up to date if there is a shooter on campus or severe weather headed our way. Without a cell phone this would have to be done over what, loud-speaker?! A messenger pigeon? The town crier?
7. Would you want to walk alone from your parked car in the dark without your cell phone?Whenever I have to walk from the library to a dark, empty parking lot I always talk on my cell phone – or fake it. And if I'm faking you better believe 911 is already typed in so I can easily hit my green little call button. In the earlier days walking back from your car would've been a little bit riskier and a lot more scary. On the other hand, Law and Order: SVU wasn't playing reruns every two minutes, so people probably didn't always always have attackers on their mind.


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Ya see, matey, arrrrr! Thar be diff'rent ways'a talkin' like a bonafied pirate. Thar be awful pirates, like Tim Curry (as Long John) n' Dustin Hoffman (as Hook). Avast! Me favorite pirate be Clueless Morgan ("Um… this is for you!"), who weren't really a pirate at all.
Be off with ya, n' start talkin'! Hoist the mainsals n' scrub the poop deck! Set sail 'to Davy Jones' locker, also known as "The Big Blue Wet Thing." Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me!


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ARLINGTON -- She was tall, well over 6 feet, dark and willowy, with an indescribable allure. The first time I held her, I couldn't tear my eyes off of her. It was love at first sight. She is, without question, the most beautiful fishing rod I've ever seen. That she'd been built, from the ground up, especially for me made the moment I touched her for the first time even more thrilling. I just wanted to keep holding her forever. This is what Bobby Weckherlin does. He'll tell you that he makes custom fishing rods. I say he's a matchmaker. He brings fisherman and rod together, hopefully forever. I've found my one true love. Let no man -- or fish -- put us asunder.
Weckherlin, just 22, is a custom rod builder and owner of Rod Workshops, which he operates out of his garage in southwest Arlington. It's a small business now, with a chance to grow much larger.
We crossed paths when Weckherlin made a crappie rod for my fishing buddy, Fred Simpson. After listening to Fred rave about the rod over the course of our last two or three fishing trips together, and learning that Weckherlin's shop is only a few miles from where I live, I decided I wanted my very own rod, too.
I'd just bought a rather expensive new rod at a sporting goods store, but hadn't unwrapped it yet. I took it back and went to see Bobby.
The rest of the story sounds like something out of eharmony.com.
A serious hobby
Weckherlin got into the rod-making business to save himself money, essentially. A graduate of Martin High School in 2009, Bobby's first love was fishing, specifically bass fishing.
"I've been fishing since I could walk, my entire life," Weckherlin said. "I started with the cane pole and cork off the boat dock and gradually turned to serious bass fishing and stuff.
"When I got really serious into fishing, it was quickly getting expensive, buying all these factory-made rods. I was spending $125 a rod, or even more. Rods are like golf clubs. You need this kind of rod for this lure, or this kind of presentation."
Weckherlin's dad got tired of hearing Bobby complain about the cost of fishing equipment and suggested he start building his own rods. At first Weckherlin thought it was a crazy idea, but when his dad followed up by giving him a rod-making kit as a Christmas present, he took it as a challenge.
"So he gives me the kit and I'm like, 'Oh, boy, how am I going to do this?' But I do it anyway and as I'm doing it, I realize that, 'Hey, this is really fun.' Nobody really taught me, but I learned from watching the DVDs that came with the kit.
"I gradually started getting a handle on it. When I finished my first rod, it was the ugliest-looking rod I'd ever seen, but I was so proud because I'd made it myself. Then, as time went by, I got better and better and the rods got nicer looking."
Now they're downright beautiful, as my own beating heart can attest.
"Instead of buying these factory-made rods, I was making rods that I wasn't just building on my own, but that I could customize any way I wanted them," Weckherlin explained. "It could be exactly the way I wanted it.
"Instead of going to a sporting goods store, or fishing store, where you get whatever's on the shelf, when you make a rod, you can get it precisely the way your want it, whether it's color, or feel, or whatever."
Over the last two years, Weckherlin estimates that he's built close to 300 rods. He started with family and friends -- experimenting along the way -- before deciding to turn his passion and avocation into at least a part-time vocation.
"The first person I built a rod for was my uncle," Weckherlin said. "It was kind of ugly looking, but he still has it and swears it's the best rod he's ever had."
A lost art
As he learned on the job, Weckherlin began to grasp the nuances of what has become almost a lost art. There probably aren't more than a handful of professional rod-makers in Texas now.
"Each rod has its own special traits," Weckherlin said. "None of the rods I make are put together exactly the same way; they're never identical. Each has its own quirks and personality."
The first thing Weckherlin does when he gets a new rod blank is to determine the rod's natural spine -- where it wants to bend. He has his own methods for doing this, something he's not sure commercial rod-makers put as much time into as they should.
"Factories look for the curve coming down and mark that as the spine, which may or may not be true," Weckherlin said. "You have to really bend a rod to find the spine."
It's the customization that makes each rod so special, though. If a client is a huge Aggies fan, Weckherlin can trim a new rod in maroon and white with the Texas A&M logo. Or maybe you prefer the red and black of Texas Tech or the burnt orange of Texas. It's your dream, Bobby will build it to your specifications.
Do you prefer a cork handle or EVA foam? You want traditional line guides or the new, smooth working microguides? Where do you prefer the reel seat? And the handle, do you want that thick or thin, coarse or smooth?
For my new baby, I asked for a black graphite rod, 61/2 feet long with the guides wrapped in gold thread. She has a cork handle that feels supple in my hand. I wanted a crappie rod, so the action will be light; I'll be able to feel the bite through the tip of the rod.
But Weckherlin can fix you up, whether you're angling for crappie, big bass or even bigger catfish. If saltwater is where you get your kicks, he has you covered there, too, using tougher fiberglass for the heavier action. Your wish is his command and the cost is about the same as what you'd spend buying a decent rod at a sporting goods store.
It's the attention to detail that makes each rod special.
My new baby is sleek and shiny. She's made for action, fast and furious. I can't wait to take her out for a spin.
There's just something about her, something that makes a man want to spend his mornings and evenings with her, working in tandem to bring home the mighty crappie.
I think I'll name her "Dominique."
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I went on a walk in Beverly Hills and was fortunate enough to happen upon a pot of flowers that the nearby shopkeeper had just watered.
Yes, I know that water on the petals is a bad thing if the flowers are in the sun (it burns the petals) but the initial pictures can be glorious, as you can see here.
I've done nothing to this picture but resize it and add the brand to the bottom right. It really is this vividly orangy-red.
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Hear KRVN's Lana Green visit with All American Summer winner Danielle Rieker of Eustis!
The KRVN All American Summer registrations came to an end Monday as the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado pickup was delivered to Danielle Rieker of Eustis. She was surprised with the truck and KRVN crew at the Elwood Public Schools where she is the Guidance Counselor. She said she was very shocked and suprised to learn she was the winner. The registrations were taken from KRVN business sponsors and at events around the state and into Kansas from May through September.


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Sometimes beauty lies within destruction. It's not always the landscape or deliberately composed studio works. It's sometime around the corner.
A classic VW Beetle with fire damage. The paint is off but one can still guess the original color. No airbrush. That's a real flame tatoo!
This is close to one of the most buzzing shopping zones in Europe: Frankfurt Zeil. Always crowded and a polished center of commerce. On the contrary old, rugged and badly maintained buildings some streets away.
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Sarasota overviewVisitors speak favorably about all that Sarasota has to offer, including its beaches and bar scene. There's a nice selection of cafés to enjoy during your stay. Nature lovers can explore top areas in Sarasota such as Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Sarasota Jungle Gardens. While here, you may want to make time for other popular sights such as Mote Marine Aquarium and St. Armands Circle.
Where to stay in SarasotaWhether traveling for business or pleasure, Sarasota can accommodate you. There are 131 hotels in Sarasota and you can shop as many as 257 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 50%. We have room prices as low as 50 USD per night and below you'll find the number of hotels by star rating in Sarasota as well as in the surrounding area:
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How to get to SarasotaFly into Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the heart of Sarasota.
What to see around SarasotaFun excursions can include a visit to:
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Wildlife rehabilitation experts are working to keep two baby opossums alive after the mother was apparently beaten to death with a sharp rock.
The 2-year-old mother with two babies in her pouch was found in critical condition by a security guard outside an industrial building in Fontana last week, the Press-Enterprise reported (http://bit.ly/1sEUKAP ).
The mother opossum died three days later, said Karolyn Verville, who heads Sunshine Haven Animal Rescue & Wildlife Rehabilitation in Riverside.
Verville has been feeding cat milk replacement to the hungry babies, which she says tends to suit most wildlife.
"We're the next best thing to mom," she told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Police in Fontana are searching for the attacker, after a sharp rock with blood and fur on it was found near the opossum.
Animal shelter staff had hoped to save the mother opossum, which had possible skull and jaw fractures, so she could continue to nurse the babies until they were old enough to release into the wild.
Verville said the babies need care for three months before they can be returned to their environment. State law requires animals to be released no more than three miles from the place where they were found, she said.
"The idea is not to protect them from death — nobody can do that," she said. "It is just to give them a chance at life."


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Just wondering if you have heard of Keith and Kristyn Getty? If not, you probably have heard of their work without even knowing it. Have you sung the modern hymn In Christ Alone? That's theirs and Stuart Townend's.
I love worship music, strong melody and biblical true lyrics take me places in my spirit where I can freely praise and worship the LORD. I just wanted to share a beautiful hymn these talented folks have written.
By Faith
By faith we see the hand of God
In the light of creation's grand design
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness
Who walk by faith and not by sight
By faith our fathers roamed the earth
With the power of His promise in their hearts
Of a holy city built by God's own hand
A place where peace and justice reign
We will stand as children of the promise
We will fix our eyes on Him our soul's reward
Till the race is finished and the work is done
We'll walk by faith and not by sight
By faith the prophets saw a day
When the longed-for Messiah would appear
With the power to break the chains of sin and death
And rise triumphant from the grave
By faith the church was called to go
In the power of the Spirit to the lost
To deliver captives and to preach good news
In every corner of the earth
We will stand...
By faith this mountain shall be moved
And the power of the gospel shall prevail
For we know in Christ all things are possible
For all who call upon His name
We will stand...
Words and Music by Keith & Kristyn Getty
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"Keith and Kristyn Getty have been at the forefront of the modern hymn movement over the past decade, demonstrating the ability to successfully bridge the gap between the traditional and contemporary." You can find out more about their music and ministry Click here to go to their website.
I really value hearing other peoples discoveries of good worship music, great songs, talented songwriters, biblical lyrics. If you have a favourite songs or one that has really touched you, please share.


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Don Conetta Offers No Plans for Added Precautions in Wake of Stabbing at New Rochelle High School
Aman Ali of The Journal News is reporting that a student at New Rochelle High School was stabbed this afternoon while outside the building.
When asked whether the incident suggested the school should take more precautions to prevent further problems, Principal Don Conetta dismissed such concers.
[Conetta] was asked if the high school will strengthen its security measures in response to the incident.
"I don't see us doing that at this time but we're continuing our investigation," Conetta said. "If we feel like we need to, then we won't hesitate to. But at this time we don't plan on doing so."
The Journal News reported Conetta claimed "the high school 'hasn't had a serious incident in a long while.'
Perhaps Don Conetta has a different conception of "serious incident" and "long while" than most people but on his watch there have been fights, assaults, a stabbing, gang-related incidents, weapons violations, bomb threats, and two fires. Just last week, there was a fight among several students in the school cafeteria. In that incident a guard in the cafeteria tackled one of the students involved and kept them pinned down on the floor until five other guards arrived to restore order.
The district often fails to report incidents as required by law because Violent and Disruptive Incident Reports (VADIR reports) show up on the New York State Report cards which then reflect badly on the school district. In one incident about a year ago, students ordered lunch from a nearby Chinese restaurant then robbed the delivery person at knife point. In another, three students broke into the school after hours, stole television sets and computers, vandalized classrooms, defecated and urinated in offices throughout the building. A melee on Main Street in downtown New Rochelle a few months ago was reportedly a carry-over from a dispute that arose at the high school. Prior to that, there was another stabbing on school grounds between the the lakes and Eastchester Avenue. There are reports that a Westchester DA Task Force on Gang Activity is investigating several incidents at the high school.
Other than that, things have been peachy at the high school.
Students weigh in...
- I'm a student at NRHS and my friends and I had no idea there was even a stabbing INSIDE the school until 3 pm. Granted, I heard the stabbing happened inside the building through the grapevine, but I'd rather be informed when something like this happens.
Our parents pay obscene taxes for security guards that ride around on golf karts and make life difficult for students who actually want to make it out of this school and become something, instead of breaking up things like this. The priorities of this school are so messed up it's almost funny.
- i go to nrhs... not gonna lie not too surprised, thts new rochelle for u... my question is if the security guards are always riding around on their stupid golf carts catching people trying to leave campus, telling people to put away their phones, or trying to talk to the kids, th
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No incidents in a long while!!!! That's because Conetta and Daniele withhold information from the public. What you don't know can't hurt you. As a teacher at NRHS, we see so much fighting, theft and unruly behavior that I can't imagine it's not being reported. We have no faith in the security. We have complained to the union and they refused to do anything about it since Marty Daily is literally in bed with everyone at the Board office.


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Recently I was part of a conversation on religious pluralism, albeit passively, as I was editing a podcast on the topic. (T.Thorn Coyle's "Elemental Castings", the "Hindu Pagan Dialog" panel from Pantheacon.)
As part of the dialog, the importance of supporting religious pluralism in our conversations with others came up, and some stories were shared on conversing with atheists. One Pagan woman said she tells them "I don't believe in the same God you don't believe in." It amused me, and it also got me thinking how I myself might find common ground with atheists.
I don't consider myself an atheist. I also don't consider religion "true" however, so I feel I can understand the atheist's perspective, and in fact I do not find it in conflict with my own views. How is this possible? To use a metaphor from Robert Anton Wilson, I see religion as the map but not the territory.
Religion gives us a set of symbols that creates a "bridge", so to speak, for grappling with ideas and energetic forces that would otherwise be unfathomable to us. Therefore all religions are both true and untrue at the same time.
My more religious friends may question my integrity, since I declare myself a Pagan, so surely I do believe in a religion. To them I say, "Yes, I use symbols that speak to me, i.e. Pagan ones, in order to experience that which does feel like the territory, which is a sense of expansive awareness I cannot explain, but which gives me something I value as essential to my being." Whether I call this "God" or not is irrelevant.
To my more atheistically-inclined friends, who may suggest it is less than truthful to claim I am not religious after what I just described above, I say "You don't believe in God, but do you believe in imagination?"
Imagination has always been a key that unlocks doors in the minds of the religious and non-religious alike. We all love stories. We all love music that takes us somewhere, that opens a corner of the mind we did not realize was there a moment ago. We all have room in our being for more than what is going on in our immediate surroundings at any moment.
Religious symbolism uses the imagination to open doors in the mind, to expand awareness, and to glimpse the infinite. The arts also do this. Likewise does science, in it's ability to reveal the vast workings of our world. For those who don't practice a spiritual discipline, they may yet find a similar satisfaction in the way interior design sets the harmony of a room, in the way a piece of art opens something in the mind, or in the feeling of awes that overcomes s when we realize the size of the Universe. These things do not need to be called "God" to create an experience of mystery or magic.
Perhaps the spiritually inclined can sometimes be condescending toward those who don't find a need for religion, thinking that part of them is missing, asleep, or unfulfilled. Perhaps atheists can sometimes be condescending toward the spiritually inclined, thinking they need religion as a crutch, when it may well be that we all seek to tap the mysteries of life, albeit in different ways.
As someone who has found wonder in art, science, and religion alike, I propose that any of these can lead to an experience of fulfilled human life.
Perhaps, as we can learn to find common ground among those who hold different religious views than our own, we can also find common ground among those who don't have any religious views at all. At least some of the time. Thus we can emphasize our similarities and not our differences.


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"A Restful Moment"
Tired and weary after working outside the mosque, Casablanca, Morocco
Biography: Sue dedicates much of her time to rescuing & rehabilitating horses, photographing wild horses & horses throughout the world, and bringing attention to the plight of wild horses in North America.
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The middle of the week has arrived, with several items to get you through the day. We have a review on the Galax GTX 1070 Katana, which features a single-slot design that can more easily fit in small builds while delivering plenty of power. There's a look at both the Patriot Viper V370 and V361 headsets to see what kind of differences exist in these budget-friendly models. The Google Pixel smartphone gets reviewed to show off what it can do and how things look different for Google without the Nexus line. For those interested in being healthier, a fitness tracker is a great investment, with the LifeTrak Zoom HRV Wearable Body Computer taking the design to a new level. Ending things for today is a look at 20 of the worst setups seen during May.
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Summary- Lily Evans and Severus Snape meet each other in the playground beweet both their homes, they become very close friends from the off, much to Lily's sister's objections. Lily finds out her new friend's secret early on in their friendship, but can it survive more problems concerning Severus's father, and problems in their school
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Lily's And Severus's Friendship Into Love
Chapter One: Encounter's Of A Second Kind
It had been a day since Severus and Lily's first encounter in the park.
Lily's sister Petunia had teased her sister, made her run out of their house crying on the beautiful sunny day.
Severus got up from his hiding place, looking behind him at his home and then at Lily.
"Y-you again?" she asked through her tears.
Severus nodded, his black hair falling before his face like curtains shielding him from the sunlight. He sat on the swing next to hers, and looked up at her, his hair moving a little out of his eyes.
Her skin blotchy from crying, tears still running down her face. Her emerald eyes bloodshot and her pupils widened with sadness.
Severus reached over and gently wiped the tears from her face, got up, helped her off the swing and walked over to the roundabout with her. They both sat on it and she rested her head on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry" she whispered after a while, sniffling a little.
"What for?" he asked.
"We met just yesterday and now I'm crying on your shoulder." she whispered.
"It's alright. Honest." he told her gently.
She smiled. "I guess it could be the start of a new friendship."
"Yeah" he whispered into her hair.
They both sat in each other's embrace.
Suddenly Lily giggled, got up and held his hand.
"What?" he asked.
She tugged him up and pulled him toward the swings.
The two ten-year0olds ran to the swings, Lily's crimson hair flying behind her and grazing her cheek, while Severus's hair didn't move, for it was too greasy to have any life and vitality at all.
"Severus…" she said.
"Yeah?" he asked.
"Why haven't I seen you before? You live over the playing field and yet, I haven't seen you before…" Lily said, looking at him.
"My dad, he doesn't let me out much." he mumbled. It seemed to slip out before he could think.
"Why not?" she asked.
Realizing what he had told her and knowing that it was too late to cover up his tracks, he thought up a little lie.
"We both have to look after my mother, she's unwell"
In truth, his homelife was a dark, disturbing secret. But Lily seemed not to notice he was lying.
"Okay, but why do you need to help?" she asked.
Severus's eyes glanced over at his home and flitted back to Lily, but the action hadn't gone unnoticed.
"Severus?" she said gently.
Severus looked to the floor, his hair falling in front of his face like curtains once more.
Lily's fingers gently pushed his hair out of the way so she could look at her face.
She took in everything about him. His eyes, deep, dark tunnels that should be the windows to his soul, but instead were masked.
His hooked nose that seemed to twitch every now and again.
His thin lips pressed together in a fine line.
His hair, so long yet so greasy.
He obviously hadn't been taking care of himself.
She hugged him around the waist without warning.
'Or being taken care of !' she thought, alarmed, feeling just how thin her new friend was.
"Sev?" she said finally.
She didn't get an answer. She kept her head on his chest, her arms still around him.
Cautiously he wrapped an arm around her shoulders.
Severus looked over at him home once more and saw a man storm angrily from the house.
"I have to go." Severus said.
Lily looked at him.
"Why?" she asked.
He looked into her emerald pools, almost losing himself.
"Because I do."
He knew he was about to walk away only too soon from the one person on the outside world to care about him.
"See you tomorrow then?" she asked.
Or maybe not…
Severus turned to her and smiled, his cheeks hurting a little from this alien action.
"Yeah, tomorrow." he said. He got up from the swing and ran towards his home.
Half of him dreading what awaited him at him, half of him happy and content with making his only friend.
Lily sat watching his retreating form, COMPLETELY happy and content with her new friend..
She looked to the floor and saw four rocks at her feet. She hovered her hand over them, concentrating. She giggled as she managed to rotate them around in a circle.
After fifteen minutes Lily grew bored and walked back home.
"Lily!" Petunia called, wanting to have another go at her sister.
"Leave me alone Tuney." Lily said and walked into the kitchen where her mother was preparing the dinner. "Hello Mummy." she greeted.
"Hello sweetheart. What's the matter?" her mother asked.
"Tuney picked in me earlier so I'm no longer talking to her." Lily said.
"Oh you'll be best friends again tomorrow. A girl's best friends are her sisters and her mother. And the only man a girl can truly depend on is her daddy." her mum said.
Lily looked at her hands, deep in thought. If that were true, where did that leave Severus?
Dinner was quiet except for Petunia and her snide comments.
"Mummy, Daddy, Lily went to the park on her own! With that scruffy boy from down Spinner's End!"
"Tuney get lost! I'm ten-years-old not five! And he's my friend!" Lily said.
"I see nothing wrong with Lily having a neighbourhood friend." their dad said. Lily smiled. "Bug Princess you know you're not allowed by Spinner's End on your own."
"I know Daddy but I only went to the park. And petnuia was picking on me." Lily said.
Petunia glared at her sister.
Lily remained unfazed. "May I be excused?" she asked, looking between her parents.
"Of course, Princess." her dad said, smiling.
She gracefully lifted herself from the table, walking out of the dining room and seemed to float up the stairs.
Meanwhile, in the dark, dingy house at the side of Spinner's End, Severus Snape sat at the top of the stairs by his bedroom, knees drawn to his chest, he was looking into space, but listening to his father's drunken shouting.
"WHERE IS HE!?" came the dreaded question from his father to snap him back to reality.
"Tobias leave him be! He's just a boy!" his mother pleaded.
Incoherent, drunken slurs came from his father.
Severus quickly jumped up, darted to his room and locked the door, his heart thumping, beating his frail ribcage, his breathing heavy.
The slurs carried on as his father thumped up the stairs, and his mother at the tyrant's side, pleading for him to leave her son alone.
"Tobias please!" she said, tears evident in her voice, although the young boy couldn't see his dear mother through the wooden door.
Severus closed his eyes, waiting for the stupid drunk to come thundering through the door. But it seemed after some debate, his mother had finally guided him away.
After hearing his parents' bedroom door shut, he finally opened his eyes. He looked out of his dirty, mouldy bedroom window.
He hardly noticed his mother open his door, walk slowly across the threadbare carpet, switch on the gas lantern by his bedside and touch his shoulder gently.
She took in everything about her precious son. It seemed he had aged a few years before his time, he was thin for his height and age, his robes seemed to bury him.
She ran her own thin fingers through his hair.
He looked up at her.
"Why put up with it Mother?" he asked.
"Where would we go Severus? You have no living grandparents." she whispered.
"Hogwarts." he said automatically.
"No, son." Eileen said gently.
"Because he'll find us."
"He won't. Not Hogwarts he won't."
She sighed. He was right and they both knew it.
"Maybe soon son. Maybe soon."
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ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER READERS: the following interview contains reference to deceased persons.
The temperature dipped to one degree Celsius as I travelled northward over the Great Dividing Range. In my periphery, flat pastures were transformed into a magical silvery-white carpet of frost. Minutes later, I stepped through Wangaratta's cool, crisp morning air and became enveloped in the welcoming warmth of Gitta's smile and the radiance of her colourful cardigan. Gitta Amor in person, is equal to her name; I feel surrounded by universal love.
Spending a moment with Gitta, feels like journeying a few lifetimes filled with richness, insights,creativity, passion and inspiration.
The daughter of German immigrants, Gitta was born on the Amber Coast of East Prussia (now separated into Russia and Poland). As a 9 year old, accompanied by her sister and mother, she arrived in Melbourne, 12 months after her father. With the knowledge of 100 English words, she began her Australian life in Ocean Grove, Victoria. ( http://www.abc.net.au>stories>2012/5/11 )
Gitta's stories are rich in detail with remarkable connections and interconnections. Pre-war, her Prussian grandfather was a wealthy wholesaler of textiles. Gitta recalls that her southern grandfather was one of the first hobby photographers in Munich, Germany. Her textile-oriented grandfather's ingenuity in harnessing his knowledge, utilising her father's expertise as a tailor and accessing what resources remained available after the devastation of the European conflict, resulted in a business renowned for its tailored fur garments. These characteristics are recognisable within Gitta's artistic works.
Uniquely creative, colourful, accepting, with a spirit of respect for humanity, all creatures, our earth and the universe; it is a challenge to express the depth of Gitta's influence on her community. While Gitta taught German within the primary schools of country Victoria, she continued to develop her life as a Fibre Artist. Some of her pursuits include running basketry workshops, paper-folding with recycled materials, spinning, weaving, sculpture, felting, crocheting and photography. An enticing pile of Basketry books sit in her lounge, amongst woven cane, copper wire, bright orange woven cloth and recycled bicycle spokes. She points to a striking yellow weave and identifies this as 'hayband'. Her room is filled with stories; reclaimed wiring from electric blankets, some woven, others waiting for the moment of inspiration. Gitta tells of the man who painstakingly removes the electric cord and re-stitches the wool into blankets for the homeless: I am struck by the interrelatedness of our actions within our communities.
In viewing her display of art, I realise so many of us have limited our choices to the new, exotic or familiar. Yet Gitta inspires; by demonstrating how 'junk' can be transformed into practical and original forms.
I view bicycle spokes, converted into a loom;
haybands (synthetic twine used to secure bales of hay) woven into a strong base;
copper wired sculptured creatures;
electric cables;
plastic bottle woven vessels;
remnants of old theatre curtains, appliquéd into an evening bag;
newsprint, magazines and advertising material converted into angels of peace and healing.
There does not seem to be an item or fibre unsuitable for Gitta's handiwork; weeds, natural and synthetic fibres, surplus and used materials. Repurposing and rejuvenating objects is Gitta's way of life.
A number of years ago, along with the Basket Makers of Victoria, she participated in weaving a giant willow sculpture in Melbourne's Federation Square. The transformation of this invasive plant through basketry exemplifies opportunities awaiting recognition as valuable resources. There is no static in this environment, instead, life and living is a process. Is this the essence and wisdom subtly woven within the warps and wefts of crafting and being? Is this the secret; the rejuvenating influence of holding a fibre within one's hands and combining, faith, skill and individuality to develop the raw material into a transformed repository?
When Gitta's family arrived in Australia, her father, a former Captain and Independent Artillery Officer of the German Army, worked cleaning the cloisters of Geelong Grammar School. Their accommodation was sold within two weeks of their arrival, and they were facing homelessness. A doctor who assisted them in finding a place to live, also introduced the family to the Moral Re-Armament (MRA) movement in Geelong. Originating in the 1920s and 30s, this group sort to create trust and reconciliation among former enemies or opposing groups; based on individual change and motivation and emphasising co-operation, honesty and mutual respect. Much of the issues confronting the population over 80 years ago, are most relevant to us, at this present moment. From 2001, this movement is now known as 'Initiatives of Change (IofC) and continues to influence future generations in taking responsibility for a moral and spiritual renewal of society.
Margaret Lilardia Tucker*(1904-1996), Wiradjuri and Dhulinyagen descendant, who spent her early years at Cummeragunja Mission, and suffered successions of inappropriate treatment and abuse, was deeply influenced by the MRA movement and well known to Gitta's family. Margaret was a peacemaker, while seeking to reconcile the wrongs of the past. Gitta recollects babysitting Margaret's daughter. This interaction lead to Gitta's friendship with Bangerang Elder, John 'Sandy' Atkinson. Gitta affectionately refers to Sandy as her 'Aboriginal Mentor' and recalls basket-weaving with him. The late, John Sandy Atkinson gave Gitta her sacred totem; the blue wren. Over the years, Gitta has come to understand the deep significance of this bestowing.
After hearing of her family's efforts to reconcile humanity through meeting with like-minded individuals, I slowly absorb the impact of those decisions, on the myriad of people who have become connected with Gitta. She has friends throughout her community and the world, who regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds, find acceptance and respect within each other. I gaze at the clay sculptor gifted to Gitta by a Jewish-Australian artist. This environment radiates harmony, connection and acceptance.
Gitta Amor is also a Reiki Master and Soul Healer. She combines her art and teaching to enkindle nurturing self awareness. As I tour her special spaces, my eyes rest on a sea of energising lotus flowers; each flower lovingly folded from coloured papers. Soft music exudes a sense of peace and tranquility. 'My role is to inspire through arts and the teaching field', Gitta discloses, 'to help people look at their vocabulary'. She refers to the inner voice by which we live our life; encouraging us to move that element of doubt and know that we all, are worthy of success, love, belonging and a full life.
Gitta is a change-agent; she seeded the concept of providing 'Do Care' within the Wangaratta region (Wesley Do Care is a social support service which reaches out to isolated and frail members of our population, specifically our older peoples https://govolunteer.com.au ). 'I never watch the news', Gitta declares, 'I'm always making the news'. Her solid statement hits a nerve inside me, and I am filled with renewed motivation to realise a celebratory, harmonious and thoughtful life.
Volunteering is an essential element of Gitta's existence. I wonder if this word is frequently misunderstood and the power of this behaviour, underestimated. I have found it to be a reciprocative relationship in which one unexpectedly receives so much more than the effort given out. I consider what I have learned of Gitta's life, this morning: her interaction, connection and zest in sharing and mindful caring amongst individuals and community, has been a constant, while living within this country. She has been the Women's Access Officer at the Wangaratta Adult Education Centre (currently referred to as The Centre). She speaks of how her life has been nourished through a friendship with one of her 'Dutch mentors'. Gitta recalls the wisdom passed onto her 'You do not know what someone is like when the door is shut' she states. And I hear and feel how she is able to listen and work with the inside story of the people and material surrounding her.
Wangaratta is a textile town. Many of the activities in which Gitta partakes, connect her with the lives and passions of her ancestors. She was the first to photograph the rising of the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. Photography, weaving, recycled objects, angels or supporting the community; Gitta's life is entwined with the creative activity of the Wangaratta Art Gallery (http://wangarattaartgallery.com.au). She is a member of the multi-talented Wangaratta Handweavers & Spinners Guild (http://www.wangspinners.com) and the Basket Makers of Victoria (http://www.basketmakersofvictoria.com.au).
Gitta tells me of her fresh ideas for a developing creation; colourful, celebratory and full of strength. My heart feels nourished from these moments with Gitta. Her joy in living, beaming smile and genuine care, radiate from her spirit. 'The mouse is my fun symbol' she informs me. As, I prepare to leave, I am gifted two books with a drawing of her sweet mouse within the covers. Gitta Amor; Fibre Artist, friend and irrefutably, my teacher. I begin to grin as I accept that she has just opened my mind to another path for me to unravel and re-weave.
"If Everyone Cared: Autobiography of Margaret Tucker MBE'. Published 1983,
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With all the new car technology available today, holiday travel and road trips can be more enjoyable and entertaining this season. The number of vehicles equipped with amazing new car technology and features is growing to meet the needs of most holiday travelers. These technologies are sure to make this year's holiday road trip more enjoyable and memorable for you and your loved ones.
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Do you dread that first moment when you get into a car, sit down on a frozen seat, and have to wait until the car warms up enough so you can stop holding your breath? While heated driver seats are not new, heated passenger seats are. All-around heated seats with temperature controls now come standard in some cars or as an added option. Making it possible for the driver and all their passengers to enjoy a warm cozy and relaxed road trip from the minute they sit down all the way to grandma's house.
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Imagine being able to not only map your trip using real-time traffic and navigation but also see the terrain in 3D. The virtual cockpit and heads-up display give drivers the ability to see all the hills and valleys along the route, along with other important information, gauges, and entertainment features. This means drivers can spend more time looking straight ahead instead of diverting their attention away from the road when trying to fiddle with dials and gadgets located elsewhere in the vehicle. This new car technology helps create a safer driving environment for road trips.
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Odds are this season every passenger will bring their own device along during holiday travel. To complement these mobile devices, new car technology like all-around USB ports make it possible for passengers to listen to their collection of playlists or watch their favorite movies using their an individual passenger USB port. Multiple USB ports can come in handy, especially on long-distance road trips when passengers need to charge their devices. This allows travelers to stay entertained and content during those long journeys.
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Anyone who has done road trips, especially holiday travel understands how important WiFi is for safety and enjoyment. Internet access has become a part of everyday life, whether it's used to stream entertainment or check emails. Vehicles that are WiFi enabled can turn lengthy monotonous holiday road trips into a welcome adventure by allowing passengers to stay connected to the people, places and things they want to access.
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provides access to apps, hands-free calling and music. This car technology makes it easy for family and friends to compile a list of everyone's favorite tunes to listen to together during their holiday travels. Some cars offer a voice control feature that gives passengers access to mobile apps or music using voice commands and enables hands-free calling so the driver can keep both hands on the wheel.
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There are times when holiday travel has to take place at night. Unfortunately, night time does not provide optimal conditions for seeing ahead clearly. If you have a holiday road trip planned and your vision is not the best at night, some car manufacturers offer night vision thermal imaging technology that alerts drivers when there is something on the road. This new car technology can help reduce stress by making it easier for drivers to detect hard to see objects in the dark and make holiday travels safer and more relaxed.
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Another month has passed by, and it's time for me to post the dividends that Skyy earned in the month of November. It's hard to argue the success of long-term dividend growth investing when you can slowly and surely see dividend income rise over time and get closer to covering your family expenses.
I hope these monthly dividend income reports provide inspiration for any investors out there that are just starting out. It shows that it's possible to one day pay for monthly expenses with dividends, which would provide an investor opportunities and freedom to pursue other interests than full-time work.
November 2016 Dividends Received
- Apple (AAPL) – $5.87
- Petmed (PETS) – $2.02
- Caterpillar (CAT) – $1.59
- Kinder Morgan (KMI) – $8.97
- Realty Income (O) – $6.37
- Procter & Gamble (PG) – $7.04
- Health Care Partners (HCP) – $11.70
- Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) – $4.17
- Cornerstone Fund (CLM) – $15.58
- Aberdeen Income Fund (FAX) – $6.46
Total dividends received during the month of November: $80.07
December is here at Last and what a Wild ride it has been with all-time highs, Brexit, and Donald Trump as the new president of the United States of America! As you can see above November was a pretty strong month, but I am still working on the average for each month to produce over $100 a month of dividends.
Its funny, because the last update I talked about 2 new purchases I made, but for this update I have already sold NXTD & FNMA for a profit. I been thinking about making a post about all the companies I have sold in the year 2016, I might do it by the end of this year to show where money has been made and lost.
Hopefully in the near future I can start adding some more money to the account and add to my positions that are in Feb., May, Aug., and Nov. so the Cash can really start piling up in those months. As always we are truly thankful that Skyy was able to earn $80 this month without lifting a finger and continuing to be a great daughter. She did nothing to earn this money except for make great decisions with past capital! Decisions like investing in high quality companies that reward her as a loyal shareholder with a piece of the profit.
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Established 1972
Tel: +1 415 956-1000
Website: www.lieffcabraser.com
Contact: Steven E. Fineman
Number of partners: 39
Number of attorneys: 70
Practice Areas: • Product Liability • Antitrust • Securities
Described by The American Lawyer as "one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' firms," Lieff Cabraser is a 70-attorney law firm representing plaintiffs in Antitrust, Consumer Fraud, Employment Discrimination, Mass Tort, Non-Injury Product Defect, Securities and Financial Fraud, and Whistleblower/Qui Tam litigation. Our clients include individuals, classes and plaintiff groups, businesses, and public and private entities.
Our comprehensive and diverse practice is unique among plaintiffs' firms, as is our record of success. We take great pride in our innovative approach to the practice of law and our firm's leadership role in cases resulting in landmark decisions and precedent-setting rulings, including some of the most significant civil cases in the United States over the past quarter century:
- Attorney General litigation against the tobacco industry in which our clients received $42 billion in settlements;
- litigation against European banks and businesses to recover assets taken from Holocaust victims and survivors;
- 2016/2017 settlements valued at over $15 billion in litigation over Volkswagen's "Clean Diesel" emissions fraud affecting nearly 600,000 U.S. vehicles;
- the High-Tech Employee Antitrust litigation against Apple, Google, Intel, and other tech giants resulting in a landmark $435 million settlement, the largest employment-setting antitrust recovery in history;
- Qui tam litigation against the University of Phoenix for violations of the Higher Education Act resulting in a $78.5 million settlement, second-largest ever in a False Claims Act case involving the U.S. Department of Education;
- the Bank of New York Mellon foreign currency exchange case, which resulted in a $504 million payback of overcharges to the bank's custodial customers;
- a series of groundbreaking Telephone Consumer Protection Act cases relating to abusive text messages and phone calls leading to over $300 million in settlements for consumers; and
- the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill case against BP and Halliburton that led to settlements valued at $20 billion.
Lieff Cabraser's attorneys are recognized as some of the most qualified and skilled professionals in their fields. They are routinely appointed by federal and state courts to serve as leaders in national litigation. The majority of our attorneys are, or have served as, directors and officers of local, state, and national bar organizations, including the American Association for Justice, Public Justice Foundation, Consumer Attorneys of California, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, and the Bar Association of San Francisco.
In 2016, Law360 selected Lieff Cabraser as one of the Top 50 law firms nationwide for litigation. This "Litigation Powerhouse" distinction was extended to include our firm as the first among five elite litigation heavyweights with fewer than 200 attorneys, victorious in case after case "against some of the largest and strongest defense law firms in the world." Also in 2016, the National Law Journal highlighted Lieff Cabraser as one of nine firms named to its "Elite Trial Lawyers" list, and Benchmark Litigation selected Lieff Cabraser as one of the "Top 10 Plaintiff Firms in America."
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Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein is nationally known and respected plaintiffs-only firm. Founded in San Francisco in 1972, Lieff Cabraser also has offices in New York and Nashville and handles cases involving consumer protection rights, intellectual property, product liability, labor and employment, securities cases, and class actions. A glowing summary of the firm's strategy and towering stature is offered by a peer: "Lieff Cabraser specializes in fraud. Quite simply, they look at fraud and how to combat it. They really pride themselves in doing their homework before taking a case, and when defense counsel sees that they're involved that it's serious – they know they're in trouble. It takes years to develop this reputation but it's hard-won. The defendants and their counsel know that they have a fight on their hands and they have to plan accordingly."
The firm's flagship San Francisco office remains home to its highest concentration of star partners. Firm figurehead Elizabeth Cabraser is known nationwide for having handled some of the largest class actions in US history, as well as being one the firm's, and the country's, foremost trial lawyers. "There is no greater advocate for justice that I've witnessed than Liz Cabraser," testifies a peer. "She takes her cases to heart." As a testament to Cabraser's standing in the legal community, in January 2016 she was appointed by a US district judge to take the role of sole lead counsel for plaintiffs, a class of Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi vehicle owners, in headline-worthy class-action lawsuits over the 2015 Volkswagen emissions fraud scandal. The complaints allege that Volkswagen intentionally programmed the computers in its diesel vehicles to detect when they were undergoing official emissions testing. The emissions controls are turned off during actual road use, resulting in better fuel economy and performance, but producing a drastic increase in pollutants in violation of US clean air laws. In late 2015, Volkswagen publicly admitted that it had rigged emissions production in approximately 11 million vehicles worldwide. The automaker faces criminal investigations, along with civil lawsuits by the DoJ and state attorneys general. In July 2016, the plaintiffs arrived at an historic $14.7 billion settlement. Speaking to this, a peer remarks, "This is obviously a huge appointment, but for Liz it just seems like another day in the office!" The head of the firm's personal injury, mass torts, and environmental group, she is among the supervisory counsel for the court-appointed plaintiffs' steering committee for fishermen, property owners, business owners and others who suffered damages in connection with the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The steering committee announced in principle in March 2012 a cap-free settlement with BP, and to date, Cabraser's efforts have assisted in yielding $2 billion in payments. Cabraser also serves as the lead attorney in the GM defective switch litigation, in which consumers who purchased or leased GM vehicles containing a defective ignition switch sought monetary relief for the diminished value of the cars. One opponent concedes, "When we're about to go against Liz Cabraser, I warn my team to make sure they are extremely prepared, because it will be a fight. She is aggressive, but she is also unquestionably ethical, and just quietly always seems to know more than you do." Peers also insist, "Don't let Richard Heimann get overshadowed! He doesn't get the press and he doesn't seek it, but he is a very dangerous lawyer. I saw him come in and do a trial one time and people's hair just blew back!" Heimann serves as lead counsel for a court-appointed lead plaintiff, Houston Municipal Employees Pension System in a securities fraud class action against BofI Holding and certain of its senior officers. The action charges defendants with issuing materially false and misleading statements and failing to disclose material adverse facts about BofI's business, operations, and performance. In September 2016, the court largely denied defendants' motion to dismiss the consolidated amended complaint. Robert Nelsonmaintains a focus on mass torts and consumer fraud. Nelson represented California consumers in a class- action lawsuit against BP Solar International and Home Depot U.S.A. that charged that the companies sold solar panels with defective junction boxes that cause premature failure and a fire risk. A proposed settlement was granted in January 2017. Antitrust specialist Eric Fastiff is a member of the plaintiffs' steering committee representing indirect purchases in a price-fixing class-action lawsuit filed against the world's largest manufacturers of capacitors. Fastiff also represented California consumers and third-party payors in a class-action lawsuit filed in California state court charging that Bayer Corporation, Barr Laboratories, and other generic prescription drug manufacturers conspired to restrain competition in the sale of Bayer's blockbuster antibiotic drug Ciprofloxacin, sold as Cipro. In May 2015, the California Supreme Court reversed the grant of summary judgment to the defendants and endorsed the rights of consumers to challenge pharmaceutical pay-for-delay settlements under California competition law. Additional settlements were reached with the remaining defendants, bringing total settlements to $399 million.
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|Budner, Kevin
|40 & Under Hot List
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|Cabraser, Elizabeth
|Top 100 Trial Lawyers , Local Litigation Star , 2018 Top 250 Women in Litigation
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5 Office 365 admin settings you must get right
Secure Mail Flow
You or your clients and vendors may require TLS encryption for email exchanges. Financial and health care providers will often be subject to government regulations that require this additional layer of protection. The default configuration provides opportunistic TLS encryption; in other words, Exchange Online will first try to connect to another mail system with TLS encryption and fail back to plain text if that doesn't work.
To ensure enhanced TLS encryption for email sent between Office 365 and a partner organization, establish a mail flow connector. Click on image to enlarge.
If you require enforced TLS encryption, you will need to create two connectors: one for sending mail and one for receiving mail. To do so, open the Exchange admin center and navigate to Mail Flow > Connectors. Creating the sending connector is very straightforward. Click on the + (plus) sign and select "Sending from Office 365 to a partner organization." Give the new connector a name and type an optional description. Finally, you will enter your partner organization's domain name(s) and save the connector.
The connector for receiving mail is slightly more complicated but still rather straightforward. You begin as before by clicking the + sign. This time you will select sending from your partner organization to Office 365. You will then be prompted to specify whether you want to set this connector to apply to specific domain names or IP addresses. Choose whichever is appropriate for your scenario and enter the information on the next screen. Choose to reject any messages not sent using TLS encryption and optionally verify the TLS certificate. If you want to scope this domain to a specific IP range, you can do so here and save the connector.
The full details of configuring these connectors is available on Microsoft's TechNet Library.
Finally, you will want to ensure line-of-business applications, multifunction copiers, ticketing systems, and other applications and devices will be able to send through your new Office 365 account. There are three options available to you, and Microsoft has documented them all with step-by-step guides.
Security settings
Now that all of your email and service settings are stored in the cloud, you must pay very close attention to your security settings. It takes only one lucky phishing attempt or social engineering call to give up the keys to the kingdom.
At a minimum, you should establish and use a separate account from your main mailbox as an administrator account and configure your other administrators in the same fashion. In addition, each administrator account should have an enforced minimum password length and expiration period (Service Settings > Passwords), and use multifactor authentication (Users > Active Users > Set multi-factor authentication requirements > Set up), and only the minimum set of permissions required to do the job through Role Based Access Control (RBAC) settings (Exchange admin center > Permissions > Admin roles).
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SSH into your iDevice (Terminal)SSH gives you the ability to go into your iDevice from your computer and gain root access to it as well as the ability to modify files or add new files to your iDevices.
SSH is not available in non-Jailbroken iDevices (even though you can use a program call iExplorer for your non-Jailbroken devices but this does not guarantee root access). In order to do SSH you must have a Jailbroken iDevice with OpenSSH install via Cydia. If you need help jail breaking your iDevice please visit one of my other post; Jailbreak.
Since you have a Jailbroken iDevice, you must go to Cydia and install OpenSSH or go to nitoTV and install it from there if you have an Apple TV. Once this is done, you will need to be connected to a WiFi network and know the iP address that your device have.
How to find out the IP Address that your Device (your computer most be on the same Wifi as your iDevice).
WiFi iP Address on Apple TV
1- In your Apple TV go to Settings and Click on General
2- Click on About and under IP Address write down the numbers e.g 192.168.0.15
Now that you have the iP Address of the device and you have your computer on the same WiFi network, you need to open the Terminal from you Mac. Once the Terminal is open please follow the steps below.
1- Type ssh email@example.com (keep in mind that the iP address is the one your have in your device)
After this you should be all set. There is one little thing though; the password is default which means you could be in security risk, hackers my get into your devices like they have done before. I recommend that you change your SSH password to a more secure/strong password. Below I will show you how to do it.
Change SSH password from ALPINE to something else.
1- Do the same procedure as above. After you have log in into your device then you should type passwd and it will prompt you to enter a new password and then to re enter it. After that you have finish doing this then you are done. It should look something like the images below.
Note: if you don't know how to play around with the files on your iDevices is recommend that you don't play around with them. This is very delicate and it may damage your device if you do something that you weren't suppose to do.
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More: http://www.hiddensecretsofmoney.com Whether they admit it or not, Bitcoin has put the fear of God into the banking system. Why? Because it threatens to remove them from the equation, plain and simple. Many people have now heard of Bitcoin and have a grasp of what it is…but the big question is, do they realize the potential for crypto-currencies to remove massive inefficiencies from just about every area of banking and finance?
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Water Level in Dams Pune's Sufficient for Next 6 Months – Puneities and people across the city experienced a satisfactory rain fall in last week which certainly brought a sigh of relief on every ones face. Heavy and continuous rain showers poured in the last week across Pune letting a steady growth in the water reservoir. People were worried and anxious for the rainfalls to commence, but last week rain showers delighted citizens and farmers who were eagerly waiting for heavy rains.
Water Level in Dams Rise to 6.65 TMC
Till last month there were no signs of rainfall and major dams were seeking towards the low level facing water scarcity across the city. But first week of July commenced with heavy rain showers increasing the water level in Dams. There was heavy and steady rainfall in Dam catchment areas which has increased the water level with a competent storage of 6.65 TMC. The State irrigation officials informed that the above water level will provide adequate water supply for the next six months distributed with1 TMC water for each subsequent month.
The city is witnessing water shortage since September which is provided with alternate day's water supply and Prashant Jagtap Mayor of Pune along Guardian Minister Girish Bapat announced last week that there will be no more water cuts.
Irrigation Officials also reviewed the present water conditions in the Dams and stated that "Dams are filled with adequate water which can last for at least next six months, however we have to look after the future rain activity. It is still necessary to continue with alternate water supply as far as Dams level are not satisfactory. Khadakwasla Dam at present stands with 50 % water level and other dams are also prevailing with increase in Water level.
The Meteorological Department has also predicted that heavy rainfall would continue in coming week as low pressure area has developed over Madhya Pradesh region resulting into increase in rainfall activity in southern parts of Maharashtra as well as in some central parts.


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My wife Toni and I have different views about what makes the universe tick, but one of the many things we agree on is this: when the universe wants you to learn something, the lesson repeats until it is learned. And even after you think you know it cold, you'll get an occasional pop quiz just to make sure.
I had one of those humbling educational moments a few weeks ago, when I tried out an individually-targeted mailing for my copywriting business. I was reaching out to the owner of a design firm who hadn't called me for a while with a clever package designed to get her to pick up the phone.
Little did I know that my pop quiz that day was to be "How well do you know your prospect?"
Usually I'm pretty good at that one, doing whatever I can to get into the heads of the people I'm writing for. I interview them, study demographic information when I can get it, read the magazines and blogs they read, and work to figure out what keeps them up at night.
On this particular day, though, I was in a hurry. The mailing was the last item on my list of goals I had promised my accountability buddies I would do before that day's meeting. (For those of you just tuning in, members of our group who don't complete their goals for the month have to wear corporate clothes. I find the threat of that jacket and tie highly motivating.)
The mailer needed a bag of coffee I didn't have. So there I was in the grocery store at 7:26 am, firm in my determination not to wear a tie that day. Browsing the aisle, my eyes fell upon a bag of Caribou coffee…one of my favorites. And it was on sale! What joy! Into the basket it went as I traipsed to the self checkout lane. Scan, bedledeep, swipe, and out the door in less than four minutes.
Back in the office I crafted my clever letter, verified that the bag could indeed be shoehorned into a small flat rate box, and was on the verge of sealing the package when I heard a little voice in the back of my head. It's taken me a long time to listen to that little voice, but over time I've learned that when it starts talking, it's usually because I'm about to do something boneheaded.
Something was wrong with my clever package. What could it be? Instinctively, my hands went to the keyboard and typed the URL for my prospect's website. And there it was, plain to be seen on the About Us page, displaying my professional hubris in living pixels. Not one, but two references to her ardent devotion…to Starbucks.
Grumble, grumble, grumble.
The package shipped in the nick of time with the right brand of joe.
I've renewed my commitment to pre-writing homework.
The client called three days later, floored by the mailing and eager to re-connect.
And I didn't have to wear that @#$%! tie.
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Tom N. Tumbusch writes copy that creates action for creative agencies and green businesses. He publishes a free writing tips newsletter each month and periodically shares more casual wisdom on the WordStream of Consciousness Blog. His tiny solar-powered corner of the Internet can be found at www.wordstreamcopy.com.


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Day 128 – A Day in Carefree, April 4, 2011
Petey and I spent a relaxing day in Carefree, AZ. This morning we took a walk with Fluff, a long-time family friend, around The Boulders stopping to admire the blooming cacti, bunny rabbits, and quail. The morning sun combined with a cool breeze presented a perfect temperature.
After our stroll, Fluff and Charlie took us on a tour through town and then took us to Indian Village in Cave Creek for some authentic Mexican food. It seemed like we ordered everything on the menu: chips, guacamole, salsa, chicken tacos, tostados, spinach quesadillas, and Indian fry bread with powdered sugar and cinnamon. We sat outside at beat up picnic tables.
The rest of day consisted of mostly maintenance. VANilla needed an oil change and the brakes checked: they were doing a little vibrating. In the meantime, Petey visited the vet. He is having quite a bit of itching from his thyroid problem. He got some medicated shampoo and lotion and came home to a good bath. VANilla had to spend the night at Firestone, so we'll be slightly delayed to California. At least we have a good place to stay with great company!
Fluff cooked a delicious meal: lamb chops, cauliflower, broccoli, rice, rolls, and a tomato and mozzarella salad. YUM! It's so nice to have home cooking once in a while. I finally got to see a March Madness basketball game. I was rooting for the underdog…oh well. Boy was the shooting percentage bad!
So, that was my whole day…simple, relaxing, and enjoyable. ETB
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Guiding Light Season 55 Episode 75
November 21, 2007
Pushing her to do the right thing, Cyrus asks Marina to give Harley (Beth Ehlers) his best at Thanksgiving.
Overloaded with goodies, Ashley confides to Coop that she misses her mother a bit but is excited about spending the holiday with him and his family.
Buzz finds Frank (Frank Dicopolous) working at the house and pushes him to come with him to Harley's. Zach and Jude help their mother set the table and she explains that they don't need a place card for Cyrus.
As he and his mother get ready to go work at the Towers, Rafe (EJ Bonilla) lets Gus (Ricky Paull Goldin) know he's not pleased Gus is going to be with Harley. When Gus arrives at the house and tells Harley he wants to talk to her after dinner about something, Marina pleads with him not to ruin today.
Alan (Ron Raines) steps in to handle a rude customer and thanks Natalia for keeping him company this holiday. Resentful of the way the maitre'd is treating his mother, Rafe tells him off and is fired.
Rafe leaves but grabs a bottle of wine as he does so.
Just after Buzz offers a Thanksgiving toast, a drunk Rafe arrives and lays into Gus for abandoning his family. Gus escorts him out and later, during the family "Cooper Bowl," Frank and Cyrus end up fighting.
Cyrus eventually leaves but meets Harley later at the Towers bar. Over at the mansion, Natalia accepts Gus' proposal, as does Rafe.
Taking her call, Rafe finds Daisy (Bonnie Dennison) and apologizes for the way he's treated her. Doris is touched when Ashlee brings her leftovers...
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I just want to share that this popular online store, Zaful has this amazing sale going on right now. They mainly sell trendy clothes for women. I browsed through their website and I noticed they are THE PERFECT store that sells tube smocked tops of all kinds and all patterns. It's perfect because it's summer and I also noticed that they have 4th anniversary sales going on. There's tons of ways to save on their anniversary sales and to my calculations... that's literally A LOT OF savings!!
Here are some listings,
Floral Print Tube Top ($12.99)
Would be so cute to pair with light colored shorts/skirts!
Gingham Tube Top ($4.99)
This is more like a bandeau than a proper top- sexy and cute!
Forrest Floral Off Shoulder ($12.99)
I love the deep color of green, certainly goes well with denim bottoms~
Yellow Plaid Tube Top ($11.99)
The clueless look is 100% for sure in trend this year, I'm so into it too!
Red Floral Tube Top ($15.87)
Red is absolutely my favorite color, I would definitely sport this.
Floral Print Knotted Top $(12.99)
This has to be my favorite- innocent and simple. Would pair this with denim shorts.
They're doing sales like buy 3 items and get 40% off and/or spend $50 and get $20 off of that, isn't that crazy? I'm so serious! I even checked to make sure lol. They really got a good sale going on right now. You'll deff save a lot with this year's Zaful sales. You can save more too with this coupon code ZFTina and you get $3 off $25 or $6 off $50!
Thank you for reading this post, it's summer and I've been extremely busy so I actually enjoyed browsing their store and checking out these super cute summer tops. I wish I could go out and spend summer quality time but I'm so exhausted from work/study. It was refreshing to look at cute things and spend time that involves with fashion and blogging. Will plan to get back at it soon! In the meantime you can follow me on instagram. Thank you
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