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Rupert Murdoch 'not fit' to lead major international company, MPs conclude — Select committee also says James Murdoch showed 'wilful ignorance' of extent of phone hacking at News of the World — Rupert Murdoch is "not a fit person" to exercise stewardship of a major international company …
Kat Stoeffel / The New York Observer: Rupert Murdoch 'Not Fit' to Run News Corp., Says British Government
Maisie McCabe / Media Week: Rupert Murdoch is 'not fit' to run News Corporation, claim MPs
Robert Andrews / paidContent: Hacking report highlights: Execs 'covered up hacking', Murdochs 'ignorant'
Andrew Pugh / Press Gazette: 'Les Hinton was complicit in cover-up at News Int'
Brent Lang / The Wrap: Rupert Murdoch 'Not Fit' to Lead News Corp., U.K. Parliamentary Committee Finds
Chris O'Shea / FishbowlNY: UK Panel: Rupert Murdoch is 'Not Fit' to Run Media Empire
Rachel McAthy / Journalism.co.uk: Hacked Off campaign responds to phone-hacking report
Ravi Somaiya / @ravisomaiya: News Corporation responds to the scathing Parliamentary report that was just announced. Full statement: http://twitter.com/...
Jeff Jarvis / @jeffjarvis: I await @rupertmurdoch's next tweet
Lisa O'Carroll / @lisaocarroll: BTW: Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson not commented on largely for legal reasons. But committee will report again once it is free to do so
Ravi Somaiya / @ravisomaiya: Parliamentary cttee calls on NewsCorp to waive legal privilege to reveal internal #hacking conclusions. P.277: http://twitter.com/...
Tom Harper / @tomjharper: Labour MP Paul Farrelly: "We were being invited to blame (everything) on Crone and Myler. We declined to do so."
Dan Sabbagh / @dansabbagh: Tories have been outflanked here. They are now defending Murdoch (as Hunt is glued to Murdoch).
@skynewsbreak: News Corporation: Carefully reviewing report, company fully acknowledges wrongdoing at NotW and apologises to everyone whose privacy invaded
Dan Sabbagh / @dansabbagh: Labour MPs and the sole LD A Sanders voted together in a bloc of six against the five Conservatives to insert the criticisms of Murdochs
Phone hacking: select committee report - live — MPs' verdict on News of the World phone hacking scandal expected to criticise James Murdoch, but fall short of accusing him of misleading parliament
Discussion: CNN and New York Times
Patrick Wintour / Guardian:
Phone-hacking report puts David Cameron in an uncomfortable position — The prime minister genuinely admires Murdoch, but he may feel uneasy at the sight of his MPs standing by the News Corp boss — David Cameron and his Conservative MPs now face the unappetising political prospect …
Discussion: paidContent
Katherine Rushton / Telegraph:
MPs' phone hacking report puts pressure on James Murdoch to cut ties with News Corp and BSkyB — News Corporation has routinely withheld key evidence about phone hacking and tried to buy its victims' silence, as its directors displayed "wilful blindness" over the phone hacking affair …
Dina Rickman / Huffington Post UK: Phone Hacking Report: Colin Myler Stands By Evidence He Gave To MPs
Anthony Ha / TechCrunch:
The Digg Team Is Going To WaPo, But The Assets Aren't — Has The Washington Post acquired Digg, as reported in The Next Web? Sort of. — We're hearing that the Post has hired the Digg team, but is not acquiring the site or the technology. In other words, this is a talent acquisition …
Discussion: VentureBeat and The Next Web
Drew Olanoff / The Next Web:
Rumor: Digg to be acquired by The Washington Post (updated: site will remain, tech team transfers) — With a history only fitting an Internet business, Digg has seen the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows, and everywhere in between. — We've received a tips from multiple sources …
Discussion: AllThingsD, paidContent, eMedia Vitals, Fast Company, @edbott, @mathewi, The Verge, CNET, @rafat, @ckrewson and Business Insider
Peter Kafka / AllThingsD: Digg's Tech Team Heads for the Washington Post, and Digg Looks for a Lifeline
Staci D. Kramer / paidContent: Washington Post only wants Digg's human assets
Ed Bott / @edbott: Digg : WaPo :: MySpace : News Corp
Mathew Ingram / @mathewi: does this make any sense to anyone? Next Web says Digg is going to be acquired by the Washington Post: http://thenextweb.com/...
Scott Lowe / The Verge: Washington Post reportedly hiring Digg staff, leaving the site's future uncertain
Josh Lowensohn / CNET: Digg rumored to be in buyout talks with the Washington Post
Rafat Ali / @rafat: Clearly @trove has been such a success that WaPo wants to do a rollup by buying Digg.
Chris Krewson / @ckrewson: Also, does the Post have the free cash for this kind of a move?
Alyson Shontell / Business Insider: Digg's Tech Team Is Getting Acqui-Hired By The Washington Post
Alexis Madrigal / The Atlantic Online:
Where Do All Those BuzzFeed Cute Animal Pictures Come From? — BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti discusses the copyright implications of all the adorable cats, disappointed otters, and worried monkeys that grace the site. — It all started when I was looking at a photograph of an otter that was …
Discussion: Erik Wemple, Betabeat, eMedia Vitals and Business Insider
Adrianne Jeffries / Betabeat: Booting Up: Engineer Doe Edition
Alyson Shontell / Business Insider: BuzzFeed Has A Pinteresting Predicament
Claire Atkinson / New York Post:
Hulu, networks to change model of free streaming — Viewers who stream network TV shows may soon discover the free ride is not so free. Hulu, which attracted 31 million unique users in March under a free-for-all model, is taking its first steps to change to a model where viewers …
Christina Warren / Mashable: Will Hulu Soon Require a Cable Subscription? Probably Not
Sean Portnoy / ZDNet: Hulu may force viewers to prove they are pay TV subscribers
Frederic Lardinois / TechCrunch: Rumor: Hulu Will Soon Require Viewers To Have A Cable Subscription [Update: It'll Happen, But Not "Soon"]
Brendan Sasso / Hillicon Valley: OVERNIGHT TECH: Consumer groups slam Hulu decision to switch to pay model
Chris Morran / The Consumerist: Report: Hulu Thinks Maybe You Shouldn't Cut Your Cable Cord Just Yet
Nathan Ingraham / The Verge: NY Post: Hulu to block cable cutters, require paid TV suscriptions to stream
Stacey Higginbotham / GigaOM: Silly cord cutter, you will pay for cable. Oh yes.
Kelly Faircloth / Betabeat: Is Hulu About to End Free Streaming?
Harrison Weber / The Next Web: Hulu may soon only work for cable and satellite subscribers thanks to "TV Everywhere"
Andrew Kirell / @andrewkirell: Really? Screw you, Hulu. http://www.nypost.com/...
Mike Masnick / Techdirt: Hulu Puts Gun To Own Head: May Require Users To Show Proof Of Pay TV Subscription
Megan Crepeau / Change of Subject: Hulu: 'Eh, go ahead, just pirate it'
Mike Fossum / WebProNews: Hulu Moving Toward User Authentication
Claire Atkinson / Free Press: TV in Real Dime
Sayantani Ghosh / Reuters:
Demand Media on M&A radar after failed buyout bid; shares soar — (Reuters) - Shares of Demand Media Inc (DMD.N) rose 31 percent on Monday, following reports that an offer to take the company private fell through over the weekend, fuelling hopes that the online content provider may be up for grabs.
Discussion: eMedia Vitals
Andrew Beaujon / Poynter:
ABC: Newspaper circulation rose in last six months, 5% on Sundays — Newspapers across the country gained readers in the last six months, compared to the same period a year ago. Nationally, daily circulation was up .68 percent for digital and print at the 618 papers reporting …
New York Times:
Developers Are Working on Television Apps, but TV Industry Is Wary — The same consumers who delight in navigating the iPad still click frustratingly through cable channels to find a basketball game. Their complaint: Why can't television be more like a tablet?
Discussion: Company Town, Noted and The Verge, Thanks:@bgoodcam
Kevin C. Tofel / GigaOM:
A brief history of Microsoft's e-reader efforts — Although Microsoft invested $300 million in a Barnes & Noble spin-off on Monday, this isn't the first time Microsoft played the e-book game. Typical for the company, it often has great ideas, but it errs on the timing.
Discussion: CNET, Digital Book World, Wired, paidContent and TechCrunch
Charles Cooper / CNET: Microsoft's $300 million gamble on B&N: Hey, why not?
Jean Kaplansky / Digital Book World: Reflecting on the Technical Side of the Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Announcement
John C Abell / Wired: Microsoft Finds a New Nook in E-Books
Laura Hazard Owen / paidContent: Microsoft invests $300m in Barnes & Noble's Nook; more e-books for Windows
Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Microsoft Makes $300M Investment In New Barnes & Noble Subsidiary To Battle With Amazon And Apple In E-books
Om Malik / GigaOM:
At $1.7 billion, Nook is worth more than Barnes & Noble itself
At $1.7 billion, Nook is worth more than Barnes & Noble itself
Discussion: DealBook and Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Mike Allen / Politico:
Ben Bradlee, Sally Quinn defend Bob Woodward — Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn made strong statements of support for Bob Woodward and his Watergate reporting on Monday, moving to defuse damaging questions raised by a new article and biography that includes musing by Bradlee about whether some details had been embellished.
Discussion: Jack Shafer, Erik Wemple and Politico
Dylan Byers / Politico:
Himmelman, NY Mag defend Woodward-Watergate story
Himmelman, NY Mag defend Woodward-Watergate story
Discussion: New York Magazine, ABCNEWS, Guardian and The Huffington Post
Dan Amira / New York Magazine: Bob Woodward Disputes Ben Bradlee's 'Residual Fears' on Watergate Reporting [Updated]
Sarah Parnass / ABCNEWS: Ben Bradlee Has 'Deep Throat' Doubts in New Book
Oliver Burkeman / Guardian: Watergate: did Ben Bradlee doubt Woodward and Bernstein? | Oliver Burkeman
Jack Mirkinson / The Huffington Post: Bob Woodward Rejects New Watergate Claims


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In fact, there were many at Stanford that figured the school's unprecedented streak of 18 straight wouldn't reach 19.
"I didn't even realize about the Directors' Cup until Monday night," said Stanford track athlete Kori Carter, who helped wrap up the latest trophy by scoring 18 of the 33 points totaled by the women's team at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships last weekend in Eugene, Ore. "We all thought it was a lost cause."
The points garnered by the women's sixth-place finish in track helped keep the Cardinal in the lead and unofficially win its 19th straight Directors' Cup, which is awarded to the top combined men's and women's athletic programs in the country each year.
While the final totals are yet to be released since the College World Series has yet to be played, totals kept in the Stanford Athletic Department show the Cardinal winning by a mere 17 points. Thus, Carter's efforts proved very big.
Last year, Stanford won with 1,384.25 while the Gators had 1,241.00. This year Michigan looks to finish third, Penn State fourth and North Carolina fifth.
It has been quite a whirlwind few weeks for Stanford senior pitcher Mark Appel, who was selected No. 1 in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in addition to being named on various All-American teams.
On Wednesday, the National College Baseball Writers Association and Baseball America each included Appel on their respective All-America teams. Appel was a first-team selection by the NCBWA and a second-team pick by Baseball America.
Appel, who last week was selected by the Houston Astros with the number one overall pick of the MLB Draft, leaves Stanford as its career leader in strikeouts (372), while ranking fourth in innings pitched (377.2) and sixth with 28 wins.
During his senior campaign, the senior right-handed pitcher fanned a conference-best 130 batters while going 10-4 in 14 starts and tossed four complete games. He issued just 23 walks and allowed 17 extra-base hits in 106.1 innings. The Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year and a two-year Friday night starter for the Cardinal, Appel is in contention for a number of national postseason awards, including the Senior CLASS Award.
Appel averaged 7.6 innings per appearance, 11.0 strikeouts per game and boasted a 5.7 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 2013. He held opponents to a career-low .203 clip in 14 appearances and only twice allowed more than three earned runs.
Appel was one of seven Stanford players plus one Cardinal recruit taken in the MLB Draft last week.
Stanford junior outfielder Austin Wilson was taken by the Seattle Mariners in the second round, the 49th pick overall. Stanford recruit Ryder Jones, a third baseman, was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the second round, the No. 64 pick overall. The Giants also took Stanford junior first baseman Brian Ragira in the fourth round, the 132nd pick overall.
Stanford saw four student-athletes selected during the final day of the MLB First-Year Player Draft. All said and done, the Cardinal had seven players selected in the three-day event.
Stanford now has had at least seven players drafted in back-to-back years for the first time since 1995-96.
To start things off Saturday, junior shortstop Lonnie Kauppila heard his name called 477th overall to the Seattle Mariners. The 16th-round selection batted .271 with 20 runs scored and 16 RBI, six doubles and 18 walks in 2013. Kauppila started 44 games and had a .957 fielding percentage.
A.J. Vanegas, a junior right-handed closer, went 581st overall to the Oakland Athletics in the 19th round. A native of Alameda, the closer who grew up in the shadows of Oakland's home turf went 1-1 with four saves and a 3.12 ERA in eight outings this season.
One pick later, the San Francisco Giants tabbed Garrett Hughes as the 582nd overall pick in the 19th round. Hughes finished his redshirt senior season 2-2 with four saves in 24 appearances while logging a 2.08 ERA. Hughes fanned 36 in 34.2 frames of work.
In the 28th round, senior designated hitter Justin Ringo went 845th overall to St. Louis. Ringo shined during his All-Pac-12 campaign, appearing in 53 games while making 51 starts. Ringo scored 39 times and posted a .488 slugging percentage with a .400 on-base percentage.
Women's basketball
Stanford assistant coach Trina Patterson has been named an assistant coach at Old Dominion University, Lady Monarchs head coach Karen Barefoot announced Thursday.
Patterson, who previously served head-coaching stints at Albany, The College of William and Mary, and Maryland Eastern Shore, spent two seasons on The Farm (2011-13) during which the Cardinal went 68-5, reached a Final Four (2012) and twice claimed the Pac-12 double (regular season and tournament titles in the same season).
"I would like to thank Tara VanDerveer for the opportunity to work with her, her staff and this amazing program at Stanford," Patterson said. "It has been an incredible past two years filled with many great memories of working with a top-notch staff as well as a top-notch group of student-athletes. It is such a unique experience at Stanford being surrounded by the excellence of the university and the athletic department. I am looking forward to the opportunity to go back home and work with an Old Dominion program that owns such a rich women's basketball tradition."
Patterson, who worked primarily with Stanford's post players, helped a number of Cardinal front-liners to national and conference accolades. In 2012, the Ogwumike sisters, Nnemkadi and Chiney, both were named to the WBCA Coaches' All-America Team and marking only the second time that Stanford had landed two players to the prestigious team. Chiney would go on to earn her second straight nod in 2013 in addition to being a consensus national player of the year candidate. Both sisters were named to the Associated Press All-America First Team during this time as Nnemkadi earned the honor in 2012 and Chiney in 2013.
Stanford rower Lindsay Meyer was named a first team All-American by the CRCA on Tuesday and teammate Christina Bax was selected to the second team.
Meyer and Bax helped the Cardinal I Eight boat that finished 10th at the NCAA Championship earlier this month.
Meyer, who took last year off to train for the 2012 Olympics, finished fifth in the women's quad at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. She finished second in the women's single scull at U.S. trials last year.
Bax, a junior, helped the I Eight finish eighth in last year's national championship.
In related news, Stanford women's lightweight coach Al Acosta was named CRCA National Coach of the Year, his fifth such honor and fourth in succession.
Lightweight crew members Alex Cours, Jordan Duval-Smith and Liz Fenje were each named to the All-American team, all helping Stanford win its fourth consecutive IRA national title.
Men's golf
Stanford sophomore Patrick Rodgers put the finishing touch on the United States' 20 1/2 to 9 1/2 victory over Europe in the Palmer Cup on Sunday at the par 71 Wilmington Country Club in Norman, Okla.
Rodgers, a two-time, first team All-American, beat Gary Hurley in the event's final match. Hurley, the first Irish-based university player to make the European Palmer Cup team, held a 1-up lead after four holes. Rodgers evened the match on the ninth hole and took the lead with a birdie on the 11th hole. He increased his lead to 2-up on the 15th hole.
The victory gives the United States a 9-7-1 advantage in the Palmer Cup series. Stanford assistant coach Philip Rowe served as an assistant coach for the European squad.
Women's golf
Freshman standout Mariah Stackhouse received Most Valuable Player and Best Newcomer for a rookie season to highlight the women's golf team's recent year-end awards.
Men's volleyball
Stanford junior Brian Cook was named to the Volleyball Magazine All-America first team and teammates Steven Irvin and James Shaw received third-team honors.
Cook, a 6-foot-5 opposite hitter from Santa Cruz, was fourth in the nation with 4.01 kills per set while totaling 417 kills this season. Cook was a consistent performer with a total of six matches of 20-plus kills, including two season-highs of 24.
Cook, whose sister Karissa played with the Cardinal women's volleyball team the past four years, has received first-team honors from both recognized All-America teams following his selection by the AVCA in April. He also was a first-team All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation choice.
Men's water polo
Stanford will welcome 12 student-athletes to the program for the 2013 season, head coach John Vargas announced this week.
Joining the Cardinal for the 2013 season are Reid Chase (Corona del Mar HS), Davis Clute (De La Salle), Drew Holland (Miramonte HS), Michael Holloway (Sacred Heart Prep), Jackson Kimbell (Long Beach Wilson HS), Ian McColl (Los Altos HS), Sam Pfeil (Dana Hills HS), Justin Roberto (San Ramon Valley HS), Connor Stapleton (Davis HS), Sam Sunde (Carmel HS), Kyle Weikert (Miramonte HS) and Charlie Wiser (Miramonte HS).
"This is the biggest class we have signed during my tenure at Stanford, and each of these players is a student-athlete in every sense of the term," said Vargas, who'll begin his 12th season on The Farm this fall. "We are very fortunate to have such a talented incoming freshmen class, one which gives us depth and strength at every position. We're looking forward to the start of preseason training in August ahead of the 2013 season."
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A GPS tether is now strapped to Dwayne Ballinger, allowing his every move to be tracked by authorities. The tether was ordered by a judge who decided Ballinger should be granted a new trial.
"So the judge said, 'Why don't we give him a fair trial? That's what the Constitution said and that's what everyone is entitled to,'" said Sanford Schulman, Ballinger's attorney.
Schulman said while his client waits on a new trial he should not have to wait it out behind bars. Wearing a tether is only fair.
"The judge imposed some conditions and (Ballinger has) completely cooperated by those and abided by those," said Schulman.
Michigan Attorney General wants convicted killer behind bars
Attorney General Bill Schuette wants 31-year-old Ballinger locked up while he waits on the new trial. Ballinger was convicted in 2006 of murdering two men in Detroit. However, Schulman said his client never had an alibi witness called to the stand in the 2006 trial.
Schulman said since Ballinger was set free Monday, he has not harassed any witnesses in the case, he is not a danger to the public and he is ready to stand trial, again.
That's something Schuette disagrees with, calling Ballinger a danger to his community.
"He is doing everything he can possibly do to cooperate with the court orders and he's looking forward to that fair trial that he did not have in the first place," Schulman said.
Ballinger's attorney also said his client is not a flight risk. Schulman said Ballinger doesn't have a passport or a driver's license. He said the convict has been visiting with family he has shown up to court every time he has been ordered to appear.
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AG appeals judge's decision to free Ballinger
Schuette appealed the judge's decision to free Ballinger on Friday, citing reports of threatening behavior against victims' families and witnesses.
"Releasing a convicted killer back on the streets of Detroit after he has served only six years of a life sentence is a tragic mistake," said Schuette. "We are filing an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. In the meantime, we will be working with local law enforcement to monitor Ballinger's conduct. He is expected to comply with all the restrictions of his bond, which includes no contact with victims' families or witnesses. If we find any evidence that he has violated those restrictions, we will not hesitate to file a new motion to revoke bond and return him to prison."
Read: Michigan AG's appeal
-- Dwayne Ballinger is convicted of two 2006 murders in Detroit. He has been granted a second trial.
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By David Moscinski
Is there strength in unity among school board members? Is unity important? Is it even possible? Can't there be honest differences of opinion?
Of course board members can differ in their beliefs and opinions. That is only natural. However, the key to board unity is that, once members have aired their differences, they are able to defer to others rather than defend their point of view to the death. One of my colleagues had a board member become so enraged during a meeting that he suffered a heart attack, put his head on the table, and died.
Of course, we all can think of less extreme examples, but there's no doubt that anger and other emotions can surface at board meetings. Emotion is fine as long as cooler heads prevail in governing the district.
As someone who looks at this from the administrative side as a superintendent, unity on the school board is important because of what I call the "top down, trickle down" effect. Board unity sets the tone for the district that can radiate throughout the school system. The media love nothing better than to report a split decision on a crucial vote, with both sides insisting they are correct. ("Mr. Smith, what do you think of the members who supported closing the John Foster Dulles School?")
Most importantly, however, board unity is significant because of the positive impact it can have on student learning. The results of research conducted by the Iowa Association of School Boards and NSBA's Center for Public Education have shown that school boards that consistently express the belief that all students can learn see higher student achievement.
What is the key to unity on the school board? What is the magical component that promotes unity? The answer is not what, but rather who. That who is you.
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Lukoil and two state oil companies have lowered the contractual target for crude oil output from West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq by one-third.
Under a supplement agreement to the production service contract accounting for Lukoil's acquisition of the interest formerly held by Statoil, the production target falls to 1.2 million b/d from 1.8 million b/d (OGJ Online, June 1, 2012).
Also adjusted were the target production-level maintenance period to 19.5 years from 13 years and the contract period to 25 years from 20 years.
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Efforts to save Waldo Lake may be paying off for clean water enthusiasts and lovers of Oregon's lakes and forests. A bill has passed in both the Senate and House in the Oregon Leglislature that would ban float planes from landing on the lake. Removing polluting motors from the pristine lake has been a conentious issue with efforts by the Forest Service, conservationists and others fought at every step. The bill now gets sent to Gov. John Kitzhaber to sign into law.
Here is the info from the Sierra Club:
Oregon Legislature Protects Waldo Lake
Passes Law Banning Motorboats and Sea Planes on one of the purest lakes in the World
(SALEM, OR) —Voting 37 to 20 during a late morning session on Monday, the Oregon House of Representatives passed SB 602-A, banning the use of motorboats and seaplanes on Waldo Lake in central Oregon. This action follows last month's 18-11 passage of the bill by the Oregon Senate. The legislation was introduced by Senator Floyd Prozanski and Representative Paul Holvey, and will now be sent to Governor Kitzhaber, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
Located near Oakridge, Waldo Lake is Oregon's second deepest lake and rivals Crater Lake and Russia's Lake Baikal as one of the three purest lakes in the world. The lake is so clear that boaters on its surface can look down nearly 150 feet and discern the lake's bottom (giving one the impression of floating in outer space).
"Waldo Lake is a unique Oregon treasure," said Brian Pasko, Director of the Sierra Club's Oregon Chapter. "Today's action by the Oregon legislature will protect Waldo Lake's unique ecology and ensure that it is a place for quiet recreation and solitude to be enjoyed by Oregonians for generations to come."
Passage of SB 602-A reaffirms a 2012 decision of the Oregon Marine Board prohibiting the use of motorized watercraft on Waldo Lake except for boats using electric motors and traveling under 10mph. The decision was made following a lengthy public comment period that engaged over 4000 Oregon citizens in the decision making process, the vast majority of which supported the motorized ban.
Following the Marine Board's decision, the Oregon Aviation Board issued a temporary rule last year allowing sea plane landings on Waldo Lake. The Aviation Board's decision was made contrary to the Marine Board's determination, even though there are many large lakes near Waldo Lake that allow for safe sea plane landings and sea plane recreational opportunities. Passage of SB 602-A resolves the conflicting decisions of these two state agencies.
"Sea planes and motorized boats present a number of environmental risks to Waldo Lake, including an increased potential for the spread of invasive species and pollution of the lake through potential fuel spills, " said Pasko. "However, Waldo Lake is also highly valued by the public as a place for quiet recreation. SB 602-A will protect the public's expectations and support for the current management approach at Waldo Lake."
According to Forest Service surveys, over 75% of visitors agreed that motorized boating negatively impacts their recreational experience at Waldo Lake. Almost 70% of respondents favored only allowing non-motorized boats or electric motors on Waldo Lake, and 86% favored controlling the level of noise from motorized recreation.
The full text of SB 602-A can be found at: http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/measpdf/sb0600.dir/sb0602.a.pdf


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SNOW HILL – The education portion of the Worcester County public budget hearing Tuesday was tame compared to years past, with most speakers thanking the Worcester County Commissioners for less cuts than originally mandated, rather than haranguing elected officials for more funding.
The education budget for next school year has been the center of controversy since January, when the school system first presented cuts that did not meet a county mandated three percent reduction. In March, the Board of Education declared it could not pass a 3-percent cut budget, as the state requires a certain level of continued funding.
The commissioners recently withdrew a request to the state Board of Education to cut local school funding below the required amount. Many see that decision as an implicit approval of the Maintenance of Effort funding. The County Commissioners have not voted on an official decision on school funding, however, and the school budget is not set.
The Board of Education requested $75.5 million from Worcester County for next fiscal year, as compared to the current year's actual county provided operating budget of $75.9 million, a total decrease of less than 1 percent. Many cuts to the education request were offset by increased fixed costs for energy and other necessities. With construction debt and retirement benefit payments made by Worcester County, the proposed education allocation takes up 53.7 percent of the county budget.
"We are all going to remain calm and polite," said County Commission President Louise Gulyas before testimony began on the requested education budget.
Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Jon Andes took the microphone first to an ovation from the crowd. He extolled the Worcester County schools, including a high graduation rate, low drop-out rate, many Blue Ribbon schools and high standardized test scores.
"We recognize these are tough economic times," Andes said. The superintendent pointed out that the maintenance of effort budget, while better than the three percent cut budget, still cuts $1.7 million from 81 line items.
"We thank and praise you for giving us the funding to help us create one of the top performing schools systems in the state of Maryland," said Andes.
Michelle Schacter a parent with children in Worcester County schools and a member of the special education school improvement committee, was the first of many to thank the County Commissioners for withdrawing its pursuit of a waiver of the Maintenance of Effort level funding required by the state. "We believe that was absolutely the right thing to do," said Schacter.
"I just want to say thank you and you know why," said parent Ginger Gillis, who lobbied commissioners for a new technical high school for years, which opened its doors this fall. "We appreciate the time and the effort you're giving to the budget because it's a tough, tough one."
"We understand in tough times like these, everyone will be called upon to do their part," said Terry Springle, president of the Worcester County Teachers Association (WCTA), which accepted a contract this year that flat funded teacher salaries and no raises, cost of living or step increases, or longevity bonuses.
Not all members of WCTA are happy about that, but the contract was approved by the membership. "We do not completely subscribe to the idea of having the county balance the budget on the backs of the county employees," said Springle.
The WCTA president also thanked the commissioners for the expected Maintenance of Effort level of funding.
"Our membership was extremely concerned about the cuts," Springle said. "They were concerned they literally would not be able to do their jobs. … The money you have allocated will not be wasted. It will be carefully spent. It will make a difference."
"You make Worcester County Schools and students a priority," said Terry Bates. "We are proud to be in Worcester. Thank you for all you do and continue to do for the students of Worcester County."
Beth Bridgens thanked the commissioners for doing the right thing in listening to voters and withdrawing the maintenance of effort waiver. "Tonight, on this issue, you rock," Bridgens said.
Education comments took just 40 minutes this year, compared to previous years that saw education comments cover triple that time.
The comments "were all very, very constructive…I just want you to know we heard you this evening," said Gulyas.


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Definition: Poblano
A type of green chile with a rich mild flavor. It's slightly spicier than a bell pepper with the best ones being from Mexico. They are best fresh in Summer and early Fall, although they are also available canned. Dried, they are referred to as ancho chiles. They are the best chile for making chiles rellenos.


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The affected area is generally bounded by Lock and Dam Road and both sides of Highway 7 South to the Arkansas River, which includes the Southgate Subdivision and customers on South Boulder Avenue from West 23rd Street to Bernice Avenue.
The order was issued at 6 a.m. Tuesday as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that contaminated water may have entered the distribution system as the result of a loss of adequate water pressure due to the water main rupture.
Under a Boil Water Order, all affected customers are advised that the water may be unsafe for human consumption, and water used for drinking or food preparation must be boiled briskly for one minute prior to use. All ice cubes should be discarded and only boiled water should be used for making ice.
The order will be lifted by the Arkansas Department of Health when one set of bacteriological samples taken on two consecutive days indicate that the water is free of bacteriological contamination, and an adequate disinfectant level is established throughout the distribution system.


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Audioholics.com reviews the SubDude HD, a platform for your subwoofer. Why would you want it? Well, a subwoofer, as you may know, generates a lot of vibration due to the fact that it puts out low frequencies and has a larger driver than most speakers. Well, these vibrations move into your floor and reduce the actual efficiency of the sub. After all, if it's expending energy into moving your furniture around the room, its not putting all of its energy potential into making sound waves. Plus it can just be a nuisance - as anyone who has experienced dishes rattling in their cupboards during a bass-heavy scene can testify.


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By Robyn Collins
Former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello sat down with actress Diane Guerrero to discuss their experiences and influence as Latinx women, for Teen Vogue.
When asked about opportunities and responses that have come her way since becoming public about her parent's immigration status, the singer shared, "I think for me, the best part is when you hear from fans. I know one fan specifically who came from Mexico, and I always saw her in New York working to get extra money for her family.
"I love how proud she was, especially to be Mexican and to be somebody that's trying to create a better future for themselves in the states. I thought that was really special."
Related: Camila Cabello Debuts New Single 'Crying In The Club'
Cabello discussed how important her culture is, "My heritage and my culture are such a big part of who I am. I've just been trying to incorporate it into my music — I'm actually in the process of finishing a song that is about my story and how my family came here. A lot of people didn't even know that I was Latina before I started talking so openly about it."
Guerrero made the point that if the minorities joined together they would become the majority. She also said, "We have such a large [Latinx] community. And if we decided that we didn't want to see this movie anymore because we don't see ourselves represented, believe me, we could shut stuff down. If little Latino boys and girls saw ourselves as lawyers and doctors and teachers and activists on television, then maybe it would help promote change and advancement in our community.
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COCOA BEACH, Fla. - Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing Monday morning after she vanished from her bedroom and a screen on a window was found to have been cut, police said.
[PHOTOS: Girl vanishes from Cocoa Beach home]
Jordan Taylor Fagan was reported missing from her home at 105 Park Lane near State Road A1A in Cocoa Beach.
Police said Jordan's mother's boyfriend was home Sunday night when Jordan went to bed, the last time she was seen at around 10:30 p.m. Jordan's mother went to wake her up for school Monday morning, and Jordan was missing, police said.
A hole was found cut in the window screen, and it was large enough for a person to climb through, police said. Police are investigating Jordan's disappearance as a possible abduction or a possible runaway.
"Nothing inside the room our outside the room leads us to believe anything criminal in nature occurred," said Major Jay Harmon of Cocoa Beach police. "However, as you are aware as I am, if you have a cut screen, you have an issue."
Police said they are looking into every possibility in connection with the teen's disappearance, including checking on registered sex offenders who live nearby, which is standard procedure.
"This is a surprise to everybody," an official said.
Police also said they have unsuccessfully tried to pick up Jordan's scent in the neighborhood, as detectives went door-to-door questioning neighbors. Although police haven't ruled out the possibility Jordan was abducted they have been checking out several possible sightings.
"One of the calls we got was that a female matching that description was seen walking westbound on 528 at seven o-clock this morning," said Harmon.
Jordan, who attends Christian Prep Learning Center, was described as "very quiet" by her teacher, Kenny Borst, who said Jordan sometimes socialized with classmates but often kept to herself and read a lot.
Borst tells Local 6 he doesn't see Jordan as a runaway.
"Not to me. We're tight knit here she's very quiet, but she does participate in things with the kids," Borst said.
He also said he's told his students and her parents that she's missing.
"I've instructed them to keep their eyes out around town for her, and the fit people to contact just in case they do see her, because they are out and about and they all live in this area," Borst said.
Jordan's father lives on Merritt Island and went to Jordan's home after learning about her disappearance.
Police said they are unaware of any family or boyfriend problems that would have put the 14-year-old in danger. Investigators have seized Jordan's compute rand are analyzing it for any clues.
Jordan was described as a white girl, 5 feet 1 inch tall and 110 to 115 pounds. She has short, brown hair in a bob cut, brown eyes, a thin build and fair complexion. She may be wearing her prescription eyeglasses.
Park Lane is closed in both directions as an investigation continues. Cocoa Beach police, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Rockledge police K-9 units are involved in the search.
Anyone with information about Jordan is asked to contact the Cocoa Beach Police Department at 321-868-3251.
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[Intro: Phonte]
House the groove like shoes
Coldwell Banker or Shaq way back in LSU
We Jungle Brothers, so Justus with the fuzz
Hit 'em with the buzz for the close-up
Get 'em up, throw somethin in it, post-up
New bread, new heat, nigga toast up
No such thing as 'Te without bars
That's like Pixar with no Cars
Or seein a dark-skinned DeBarge, Helter Skelter
I'm suited for the game, y'all dressed for failure
[Phonte & Median]
I don't know else to tell ya!
No sell like you peddilin shellfish
Selfish, so spolied and rot
Got money, I work hard for it
Far as pipin, it kinda take the pressure off a bit (Let 'em know)
I don't have to move digits, Losing My Religion
I don't have to do Twitter, consume and spew the iddish
But there's somethin in 'em, thaat says, "Go and get 'em"
Center 'em, show 'em you "The Sender"
This is 308 style, 9th Wonder with the ow!
Peace to Kappa Lou, DeJeanne, Leroy McDowell
Blaow! North Hall was the centerpiece
Young bucks, baby killer bees
Before the days of the Twitter feed, we keep the beats bangin
Still swangin like Rebbie Jackson sangin 'bout a "Centipede"
One room studio, no amenities
Let me take ten to breathe
Benny Dee's, mami ven aqui
Confortable visionary livin to extremes
Daddy Fat Sax, take two of these
James Flames, Median a.k.a. Mooey
Two players in the same movie
Best buds in the same doobie
Ain't come for glory, show love to the ones before me
It's like the truth is overrated
You know the narrator's a fuckin liar, but you still love the story
Describe anointing, what do you believe?
Faith is what we made it, the step is for the takin
Destined for the takers
The movers and the shakers
Time is now, turn around, face it
[Hook: Phonte & Median]
The Earth spun around, the world dimmed out
Try to blame it on the sun like it went down
Where they reside, my heroes will forever live now
Horoscope was dead-on, couldn't live it down
There's no inventive incentive, we just deliver now
Bring the women out, what you spittin 'bout?
One thing's certainly I burn third degree
Somebody let 'em know we live eternally...
... Like that y'all
Get at y'all, harass the track like a catcall
Tigallo a/k/a Hacksaw, Jim Thuggin
Flow so vivid, so fitted, nigga hats off
When you get a minute, pass the ball
Where the pitch? Way past the wall
Fantastic family, they be like, "That's the jam"
Link up, smash the fans
[Phonte (Median)]
Thinkin of a master plan
All good like a cash advance
All bad like payin back a G when you only borrowed half a grand
Too interesting, heads up nigga
Get a leg up, probablyy still wouldn't stand a chance
This is fate, no happenstance
Say my mellow my man (Waddup?) My mellow my man (Waddup!)
Median, grab the mic and add on like an ampersand
Life's a beach with ample sand, I'm at ease
I'm a travelling man, get a vista, a visa
Of you in a feature, what a fabulous glance
Scrambled a land, arrogant plan
Straight changin the face, makin a case but takin impatience
[Phonte (Median)]
Faith is what we made it, the step is for the takin
Destined for the takers (the movers and the shakers)
... My mans and 'nem
Nicolay, uh, that's my mans and 'nem
My nigga Zo!, uh, that's my mans and 'nem
And 9th Wonder, yo, that's my mans and 'nem
[Outro: Phonte & Median]
Yo, that's my mans and 'nem
Young Khrysis, yo, that's my mans and 'nem
Kooley High, that's my mans and 'nem
Hey, that's my mans and 'nem
Big K.R.I.T., yeah, that's my mans and 'nem
And Lil B, you know that's my mans and 'nem
DJ Premier, yeah that's my mans and 'nem
And King Mez, that's my mans and 'nem [fade]
[Affion Crockett over phone]
"The thing about relationships, that all men
Need to realize, cause I've had the problem, too
Of feeling guilty about this
The reality is men, we are always gonna wanna fuck other women
And a lotta times when you find a woman that is the woman of your dreams
And you love her and she's, she's all you EVER wanted in a woman
You're afraid to go forward with committing to her, and marrying her
Cause you really feel BAD about wanting to smash other women
It don't mean anything's wrong with your girl
She's still your great, find. But nigga, you ALWAYS gon' wanna smash somebody else."
An artist on Phonte's Foreign Exchange Music label, Median and Phonte trade rhymes fairly frequently.
Their duets are notable for using the classic technique of starting off each other's bars.
Produced by mutual friend 9th Wonder. Samples Larry Whittingtons's 1975 "You Can Always Count On Me"


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Basements in new Palo Alto houses
Original post made by Citizen, Midtown, on May 14, 2007
Thanks in advance for all responses.
Comments (14)
a resident of Palo Verde
on May 15, 2007 at 6:41 am
The basements, from what I understand, have a "steel cage" as its framing. This is for earthquakes .. its very expensive to put in a basement; though once you eat up the initial cost, the area is "free". So in a two storey house, you get the area of almost one storey free.
The basement will not be taken into account for appraisals, but its definitely not going to prevent from hiking the price. Someone that I know put in a bowling alley, other games in the basement. Their teenagers loved to hang out there instead of other public places. Now, if I had the money and I was in the market to buy a house, I would most certainly look for a house in PA with a basement !
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on May 15, 2007 at 8:27 am
With the proper engineering houses built over a basement will hold up fine in an earthquake. If you are worried about basements, focus on City Hall and 525 University. The both have three story basements called parking lots.
a resident of Palo Verde
on May 15, 2007 at 8:40 am
It would be very unwise, and I don't think you would get a permit, to put a basement in the flood plain, so check out where you are in relation to the flood plain first.
a resident of Midtown
on May 15, 2007 at 9:37 am
My shack is not in the flood plain - several nearby houses have been built with basements, so the City must be willing to allow it in my neighborhood.
Thanks for the input so far, any more thoughts would be much appreciated.
a resident of Charleston Gardens
on May 15, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Basements are not uncommon is South Palo Alto. It's not clear if they are allowed in flood zones, but are built where groundwater is a few feet below the surface and pumps are installed around the site to lower the water level while building the basement. Thick, well poured and vibrated concrete is waterproof and a waterproof substance and also a membrane is placed around the outside walls to insure that it is waterproof.
I have heard that basements are very inexpensive to put in in some areas of Californis where old, long established contractors have been doing it and have the forms, etc available. Probably not in the bay area where prices aren't based on costs ,but how much someone will pay.
a resident of Midtown
on May 15, 2007 at 1:12 pm
a 7.7+ Ricter scale quake will thumb its nose at however many tons of rebar has been used to shore up those basements. It's pretty dumb to put basements in an earthquake center.
Rebar *might* prevent collapse, but will it prevent serious damage and cracking? No.
A bowling alley in the basement, so the kids can hang out? Just goes to show the pathetic lack of teen services in Palo Alto.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on May 15, 2007 at 7:27 pm
"a 7.7+ Ricter scale quake will thumb its nose at however many tons of rebar has been used to shore up those basements. It's pretty dumb to put basements in an earthquake center.
Rebar *might* prevent collapse, but will it prevent serious damage and cracking? No."
And your engineering degree is from...
a resident of Meadow Park
on May 15, 2007 at 10:09 pm
We've always called those basements that people have been putting in "tombs".
a resident of Midtown
on May 15, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Hulkster, Cal Tech
a resident of Crescent Park
on May 16, 2007 at 12:51 am
Unfortunately, the Municipal Code forbids basements in the flood plain. This is an unnecessary regulation. There are FEMA guidelines for floodproofing a basement, which if done would allow a basement in a flood plain under FEMA guidelines. But the City refuses to adopt these regulations.
a resident of Crescent Park
on May 16, 2007 at 4:54 am
I was under the impression that people building basements in high water table areas were displacing the water and would eventually cause problems for their neighbors. Some of Crescent Park has underground streams, for example.
a resident of South of Midtown
on May 16, 2007 at 6:35 am
Basements in south Palo Alto are far more likely to get flooded than be an added cause for failure in an earthquake.
The water table below my neighborhood is only 4'. A new house was built near me with a sunken master bedroom and during heavy rainstorms their bedroom gets flooded!!!
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 16, 2007 at 8:33 am
And with the one meter rise in sea level from global warming, there will be more indoor pools in Palo Alto!
a resident of Greenmeadow
on May 19, 2007 at 9:46 pm
I would ask what the life of the waterproofing would be and ask the contractor to post a bond or pay for insurance for the life promised. Water is as close to a universal solvent we have, and I respect its persistence and pervasiveness. Of course as mentioned above it may all be moot if ocean levels rise significantly due to global warming. knhxt
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Following a successful 2012, Olly Murs' latest single seems to paint him as a troublemaker, but Olly assures us this isn't the case.
"The song 'Troublemaker' isn't really what I'm like," he told CBS Local. "The song is about what a girl is like in my life. I could probably be a bit of a troublemaker when I want to be. I'm a bit cheeky. I've never really gotten into too much trouble with the police or anything so I'm quite a good boy."
The self-proclaimed "good boy" reveals that the song is about wanting to be with someone who is always playing games.
"There's always that person in your life that you really really fancy, you really like, you really want to be with but they're never quite into you and they cause lots of trouble," he said. "Eventually hopefully they end up thinking, 'Well, I do fancy you really.' I think girls and guys like to play games with each other all the time and that's what the song is about."
-Annie Reuter, CBS Local


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The retail price is around £4.50 I think and I paid £3.00 for each of mine, which I think is a much more reasonable price and I personally wouldn't pay the full retail price considering that Vaseline do a pretty much identical product for more than half the price!
The only difference between this and the Vaseline lip tint is that this is available in quite a few colours. I have it in 'raspberry souffle' which is a bright Barbie pink and 'electro peach' which is a nice bright shade of orangey red. The 'pot polish' is basically a tinted lip balm and Sleek describe it as a lip conditioner that nourishes and feels like a lip balm, whilst providing the look and colour of a subtle gloss.
The balm is enriched with sweet almond oil, avocado oil and jojoba oil which is probably why it's that bit more expensive. It also offers SPF 15 protection, which is always an advantage. The lip balm comes in a sturdy, transparent pocket sized pot which has a screw-top lid. The lid screws on and off securely so there's no worry that it will come off and leak everywhere! The lid is black with the brand and product name written on it and the packaging is pretty simple - nothing unique but not at all ugly or cheap looking.
Each pot contains 10 grams of product which considering the price isn't very much at all, however seeing as I only need quite a small amount each time I apply it, a pot does last for quite a while. I use the pink shade the most often and after around three months of regular use there is still over half left. The design of the pot means that it's necessary to use your fingers to apply it in the 'dip and dab' kinda style, which I am not that keen on, so I usually (if I'm not rushing) use a lip brush to apply it, which obviously doesn't always work well with lip balms but because this one isn't overlly sticky and is very smooth it is easy to apply it evenly with the brush.
The balm is quite waxy in texture so before I put some on my brush I need to rub my finger over it to melt it slightly, which doesn't take long. The texture is smooth and it's just the right consistency - not thick but not runny and it smoothes over my lips evenly. It feels nice and lightweight on my lips and not at all sticky or greasy. It stays in place and while it does give my lips a very slight sheen, it doesn't make them look over the top. The colour is sheer and gives my lips a slight hint of colour which looks natural and it's ideal for an au naturale/minimalistic make-up/day time look.
As soon as I apply this my lips feel well moisturised and softer. It leaves a protective, non greasy/non heavy layer on my lips and gets rid of any dryness almost instantly. It keeps my lips looking and feeling well conditioned and they look and feel softer since I first started using it. I wear this most days either on its own or over lipstick and it keeps my lips protected depite how cold and windy it is at the minute! It needs re-applying every couple of hours but the packaging is small enough to fit in my pocket.
The only thing that I am not keen on is the smell. It is a vanilla kind of scent and quite overpowering, I wouldn't mind if it smelt natural but it smells quite chemical-like and cheap. The scent lingers for a few minutes and then fades, but it is still slightly detectable several hours after application. Despite this minor disadvantage I do recommend this lip balm, however I won't be re-purchasing when I've used mine up because there are cheaper and just as good alternatives. Due to this, and the smell, I have knocked one star off and I give it four out of five stars.
I like to update my make up collection regularly when I realised make up had use by dates I had to through a lot of my make up out especially items I had owned for over 5 years and I bought lots of new make up to replace the items I through away. I am trying hard to save money at the moment and try to save money where I can. I am a big fan of expensive cosmetics but I have found a few good brands now that cost a fraction of the price one of my new favourite brands are Sleek.
Sleek is a relativity new brand on the market and pride themselves on bringing cutting edge make up to the high street and have developed make up for all skin tones at cheap prices but excellent quality.
Sleek make up can be bought on there own website or some super drug shops sell sleek make up.
The last sleek product I bought was Sleek Pout Polish, its like a lip balm and conditions lips but has lots of colour like a lipstick. I bought the Powder Pink one but they have many many shades to choose from 12 in total. It comes In a clear container which the colour shows through and is hand to know how much you have left. The lid is black with bright pink writing on it which shows the word sleek on it. Its pocket sized and handy to pop in your bag or pocket and the lid comes of without much effort.
The pout polish is easy to apply I usually apply with my finger but if im going on a night out I apply it with my lip make up brush for a better finish. I very smooth to apply and covers well, it has conditioning ingredients such as sweet almond oil, avocado and jojoba. It conditions my lips well and I noticed a difference in my lips within a few days and they now look a lot healthier. I always end up with cracked lips at the slightest sign of cold weather so I have stocked up on the lip pout polish for over the winter months. It contains SPF 15 which is a added bonus and will protect you from sun rays, I took it with me on my summer holidays just to be on the safe side as not many lip balms offer that protection.
The powder pink pout polish has a very nice nude pink tint to it, it looks natural and enhances my lips. I prefer a natural look for day wear and it was very handy. It did need reapplied regularly but I did not mind as I expect to after all it is a lip balm. For my evening look I applied a little foundation to my lips and then applied the balm and the colour stood out more on my lips. The little tub has lasted me 3 months and I still have lots left so I feel its good value for money as it only cost £4.30. Thats cheaper than a lipstick.
I recommend this pout polish to anyone who wants a easy make up routine and if you dont want to spend a lot of money. Its a lip balm and lipstick in one.
Another new makeup love I've discovered in the past month or so is the Pout Polish from Sleek.
Sleek is a brand that I'd vaguely heard of but not actually got around to checking out. Whilst poking at the testers in Superdrug I was impressed with the level of pigmentation in their Pout Polishes and decided to give them a go. It's actually becoming somewhat of an everday staple for me now!
I must say that lips are not a part of my face that I give much thought when it comes to makeup. I rarely wear lipstick or gloss because even those I think are "good" for a few weeks in terms of consistency somehow fall by the wayside because I really don't like having something slathered on my lips all day. It's not natural, it doesn't feel great and I find it pretty distracting if I'm honest.
So tinted lip conditioners are actually a great idea for me, because they allow me to get a pop of colour without feeling horrible! I have tried a few in the past and, despite not having overly pigmented lips, haven't really been that impressed with the colour payoff.
That's probably why I opted for the brightest, most shocking shade they have in the range, Pink Cadillac. This thing is PINK! I am not much of a pink girl in all other aspects but I did want something that would show up and it certainly does that! In the jar and on a finger this is bright, shocking, almost neon pink. Fortunately on the lips it settles into somewhat of a paler shade, however it is still noticeable in terms of a balm-type product, especially one which in the blurb claims to be sheer.
So looks-wise, this has checked a box already. Although I will say that you should probably apply the product in a mirror if you choose such a bright colour, otherwise you can risk looking like a kid who has been playing with their mother's makeup if you go outside the lines a bit! I've done this a couple of times whilst slicking a bit on whilst running out the door, but have finally learned my lesson!
As far as packaging, and general branding, I also have to say that Sleek have done themselves proud. The polish is in a large, flat, round jar with a twist-on lid and looks very trendy and well, sleek. 10g is a generous amount of product and it is still small enough to pop into a pocket or handbag.
The texture and consistency of the polish is also pretty great. It is lightweight and I feel as though I am simply applying colour rather than some sticky horrible goo! It isn't the longest-lasting lip product I've ever tried, but obviously that will vary with eating and drinking. If it was more of a stain that would be ideal for me, however I understand that the idea behind the product is that it's a sheer wash of colour. I love the fact that it is sheer and still manages to be so vibrant and colourful. There is a pleasant coconutty sweet scent thanks to the almond oil and shea butter, and it tastes vaguely sweet too. The scent/taste combo reminds me a lot of coconut ice.
My main hang-up is that the packaging also calls this a "tinted lip conditioner". Although it contains several nourishing ingredients, and SPF15 which I love in any product, it doesn't feel as though it is doing much of anything in terms of conditioning. It sits on the top layer of the lips rather than sinking in. I really wouldn't mind at all, because I bought this for its consistency and shade, so I think it'd be better if that little tagline was just skipped actually.
There is quite a wide range of shades from pinks to purple and brown. I think I will be finding the brightest red I can next and try to get a little more adventurous with my lip colours! I picked up mine at Superdrug but Sleek makeup can also be bought online at their website. They are listing these at £4.30 apiece, which I think would still be a decent price, although I think I paid more towards the £3.50 mark.
Overall if you are looking for a lightweight pop of colour that doesn't feel sticky or greasy, I would recommend these. If you are wanting nourishment as well as colour, though, you might look elsewhere.
I have to admit this was a bit of an impulse purchase for me. I bought it in the summer and the shade I chose (lemon meringue) was limited edition at the time. I believe it was around £3-£4 pounds, however this may have changed. Generally, Sleek seem to imitate Mac products in their range and this product is similar to the Mac tinted lip conditioners. The colour pigmentation is very sheer, hence the reason I bought a yellow one, it gives a slight gloss to the lips but not a full colour. They do a range of about five or six different colours I believe, including some pink and coral toned ones which might be more appealing to you then yellow! The one I purchased also has an SPF of 15 which is great for the summer, as many lip glosses actually enhance the sun's rays on your lips rather then protecting you from them. Despite the colour this is a great wearable product which is good to apply over lipsticks to give a slight gloss as well as the added sun protection. Once applied the product will last around an hour or so, but if you drink or eat it will come off very easily.
The one drawback to this product is that it isn't very moisturising or conditioning, so if you have dry lips this really isn't the product to solve that. I wouldn't rule this out completely as a useful product to own, it does give affordable sun protection which is important, but it won't keep the condition of lips in check. I am therefore giving this a 3/5 rating.


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Commercial, Military, Products, Public Service
By Staff Writer | March 1, 2009
Military — Bell Helicopter delivered its ninth OH-58D Kiowa under the Warrior Safety Enhancement Program contract for the U.S. Army.
Military — The Government of Estonia approved the purchase of a third AW139 to perform SAR, medevac and border patrol duties for the Border Guard.
Military — The Army awarded EADS North America a contract for five additional UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopters, bringing the total number of aircraft on contract to 128.
Military — The U.S. Air Force awarded CSC a task order with a two-year contract value of $80 million to provide maintenance and repair services for the Army's 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky. Services include: helicopter flightline maintenance and flight testing; production control; and intermediate and limited depot maintenance.
UAV — Sagem was chosen by the French procurement agency DGA to design the datalink system for unmanned aerial vehicles. The contract applies to all future UAVs.
Utility — Russia will deliver the first Mi-171 to India by the end of this year. Under contract for 80 of the transport helicopters to India, Russia has factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude producing the Mi-171s. Russia began deliveries of the helicopter to Iran this year, under a separate $45-million contract.
Utility — Sikorsky achieved a major milestone in its X2 technology demonstrator program by successfully ground testing the aircraft with the pusher propeller installed and spinning for the first time.
VIP — Both Increment I and II of the VH-71 program have breached Nunn-McCurdy by coming in more than 50 percent over budget. Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter and AgustaWestland are responsible for the presidential helicopter, also called Marine One.


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Michael Jubinville, MPH
Knee arthrodesis is a procedure that fuses the thigh bone to the lower leg bone at the knee. The joined bones may be secured with plates and screws. This method of support is called internal fixation. It provides support while the bones fuse together.
The knee will no longer be able to bend after this surgery.
Knee arthrodesis may only be done if all other repair methods are not appropriate or have failed. It may be done:
Arthrodesis may reduce pain and improve overall function. However, it will prevent bending at the knee and will cause a limp.
Your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
Factors that may increase the risk of problems include:
Make sure you talk to your doctor about these risks before your procedure.
Your doctor may do the following before your procedure:
Before surgery, you will need to:
You may need to stop taking some medications up to 1 week before the procedure.
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day before your surgery, unless told otherwise by your doctor.
General anesthesia
will be used. You will be asleep during the surgery.
An incision will be made over the knee. A small amount of bone from the ends of the thigh bone and top of the lower leg bone will be removed. Other knee joint structures like cartilage and ligaments or knee replacements will be removed. The ends of the bones will be joined together, usually with a bone graft. Metal plates will be screwed into the joined bones.
The incision will be closed. A bandage may be placed over the incision.
About 2 hours
Anesthesia will block pain during the procedure. You will have pain after the procedure. Ask your doctor about medication to help manage pain.
The usual length of stay is about 3-4 days. It is possible that you may have to stay longer if complications arise. You may also go to a rehabilitation hospital to help you recover.
Right after the procedure, you may be given medication such as:
Physical therapy often starts within 24 hours after your surgery. During this time you may need devices to help you walk.
You will be able to leave when you are able to get around and do basic daily care activities on your own.
When you return home, take these steps:
Contact your doctor if your recovery is not progressing as expected or you develop complications such as:
If you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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Organization that paid for monument in Patriots Park is unsure how to correct chiseled error
A prominent 9/11 memorial in the city where the terrorist hijackers received their flight training includes a misspelled word. It refers to some fallen military in the war against terrorism as "heros" instead of "heroes."
At least for now, the organization that paid for the monument in Patriots Park is unsure how to correct the chiseled error.
"It's not a simple matter of inserting a letter into granite," said E. F. "Gene" Sweeney, president and chief executive of Salt of the Earth USA. "Ever heard of the term 'etched in stone'?"
Sweeney learned about the mistake as Venice residents using Facebook and other social media started chatting about it this week.
Salt of the Earth USA paid for the monument that features a 4,000-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center and presented it as a gift to the city of Venice on Sept. 11 of this year during a heavily attended ceremony. It honors not just the victims of Sept. 11, 2001 but those who have since died in the war on terrorism.
One panel of the pentagon-shaped, granite base includes the names of U.S. Navy Seals who have perished in the war and a chiseled inscription that refers to them as "heros."
No one noticed the mistake when the memorial was dedicated, Sweeney said.
Sweeney went to the memorial Thursday to examine the misspelling.
"I'm not making an excuse at all," Sweeney said. "I take responsibility. It was missed in the proofreading."
Sweeney said he is committed to finding an acceptable means of fixing the error. He declined to name the engraver.
Sweeney says his organization is still accepting donations at saltoftheearth.org because it continues to add the names of fallen military personnel.
Most recently, it added the names of those who died in the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
It hopes to correct the misspelled word the next time it adds more names.
The monument is not the only one in this region with a misspelling.
In Manatee County, a Confederate memorial erected a century ago on the courthouse lawn still includes a misspelling of the word "chivalrous."


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As you likely know, Texas recently has become the new Kansas as unabashed YEC and school board member Don McElroy pushes for new education standards in Texas science classrooms. The Austin American-Statesman editorial section has become a really interesting read for any interested atheist. An idea was expressed this morning in the letters to the editor by one citizen, and I wanted to add some input. Unfortunately, my response would be longer than the letters section would allow, so, I am adding my input here:
Claim 1: Each spring supernatural garden fairies make my garden grow using magical techniques that are a mystery to my limited human mind. I know this is true, because I have seen my garden grow each spring. And I can demonstrate to others that my garden grows each spring; so, my garden fairy belief is not based on ignorant faith, because I have demonstrable evidence to support it.
Claim 2: In the beginning, a supernatural being made the whole universe exist using magical techniques that are a mystery to limited human minds. A letter-writer knows this is true, I am guessing, because he/she can see the universe exists. And he/she can demonstrate to others that the universe exists; so, his/her god belief is not based on ignorant faith, since he/she has evidence to support it.
In a letter to the editor in this morning's Austin American-Statesman, Pat H. noted that science has no answers, but "God does."
The difference between my fairy claim and Pat's god claim is that more people believe Pat's claim, and Pat's claim (assuming Pat is basing this claim on the Bible—and statically speaking, here in Austin—there are pretty good odds of that) comes with a few thousand pages of pretty much irrelevant window dressing to distract adherents from the fact that the claim is nothing more than a promotion of willful human ignorance.
I'm thinking Pat would likely reject my fairy claim.
So, my question is this: How many distracting details and adherents do I need to add to my fairy story before it stops being a promotion of willful human ignorance and becomes an "answer"?


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April, 13 2008
Information Technology Committee (ITC) Minutes
March 13, 2008, 12:15pm-1:45pm, SC226
Present: Rich Montague, Hugh McCarney, Rona Gurkewitz, Lorraine Capobianco, Rebecca Woodward, Dan Goble, Michael Hebron. Guests: Jason Esposito, Stephen Veillette. Absent: Kit Hinga, Ryan Shea, Fred Zarnowski
Stephen Veillette provided a demo to the ITC and explained the benefits of using Citrix and how we will use it at WestConn. Citrix gives us the ability to offer software applications from any web browser for PC and Mac users. When logged into Citrix, less powerful computers can function at the same level of more powerful computers and various software can be accessed anywhere via the internet while honoring the software licensing agreement. Even though it is live, Steve is currently working on the web interface. Users will continue to use WestConn Remote Access for accessing their documents on the university's file servers. When using an application via Citrix, users will be able to access their documents on the file servers as if they were on campus (e.g. they can access files via H: and K: drives). The ITC discussed how Citrix can be potentially used in their schools. Veronica Kenausis asked how will we determine who has access to software. Lorraine said that most software offered in the student computer centers will be accessible to all users. Lorraine also mentioned that one of the reasons the Software Survey was conducted was to identify software. Only specialized software will have selective users and we will be able to limit access via Citrix.
Jason Esposito provided a demo of Turning Technologies Student Response System (SRS) that was purchased for classrooms, orientation, etc. To date, we purchased the hardware solution. The software solution will be looked at for purchase for multistation classrooms. A SRS is a software and wireless hardware system that allows instructors/presenters to present questions via PowerPoint or Blackboard Vista and allows students/participants to submit a response using a ResponseCard keypad. One-hundred thirty-five ResponseCard keypads were purchased for pilots in technology classrooms. Students will sign an on-loan form for the ResponseCard keypads and if it is not returned, a $35 charge will be put on their student account. The SRS will not interfere with the wireless technology at the university and can be used within 100 feet of placement of the receiver. Lorraine discussed possibly using the SRS during orientation to collect feedback from participants. John Cronin and Ron Drozenko will pilot the SRS this semester. If the SRS becomes popular, freshmen will buy them and use them for their stay at WestConn.
Emergency Notification Services
MIR3 was awarded the contract for the emergency notification system for CSU for emergencies and weather alert. MIR3, a San Diego-based company that is well respected within the field, currently provides emergency notification services at colleges and universities across the country. The MIR system has the flexibility to generate alerts in almost any format i.e. voice, e-mail, text messages, SMS messages, and send them to any type of device including cell phone, PDA, telephone, computer, pager, fax, TTD/TTY. In addition to being flexible, the system has a user friendly interface for both message recipients and administrators. The Council of Presidents decided that the emergency notification system will include required opt-in with reminders for students, faculty and staff; weather-related notification; a separate field for parent/significant others contacts; installation of sirens at Midtown and Westside. Mike Lynch was very involved in the creation of the RFP through the award and will be WestConn's lead.
The implementation team for WestConn is as follows: Michael Lynch, Paul Steinmetz, Lorraine Capobianco, Walter Bernstein, Neil McLaughlin, Charles Spiridon, and Roger Connor. The team will be responsible for tailoring the system to meet WestConn's needs as well as engaging the user community, including students, faculty and staff. The system will be live for Fall 2008.
WCSU – Laptop Policy
Lorraine distributed the final WCSU laptop policy which is located at http://www.wcsu.edu/technology/wcsu_laptop_policy_0208.pdf
Lorraine asked members to assist in raising awareness of laptop security along with securing our classrooms amongst students, faculty and staff. If a faculty/staff member cannot locate a laptop or another piece of technology and suspects that it may be stolen, they are being asked to notify UC (University Computing) as soon as possible. Please do not wait until you are sure something is stolen. The tracking process can start immediately and the location of the laptop may be identified by UC with software/hardware procedures already in place. Lorraine also asked the ITC members to again raise faculty's awareness to shut/lock technology classroom doors and offices where technology is located. Lorraine asked if you walk by an area with technology that is not secured, please secure it if possible. If you cannot secure the area, please call the UC Help Desk at 78467 and we will secure it. UC staff routinely close and lock doors.
Next Meeting – Thursday, May 8, 2008 and possibly Thursday, May 15th in Student Center 226, 12:15-1:45pm.