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LOS ANGELES — NASA says a spacecraft that was intentionally crashed into the moon has turned up the best evidence yet of water.
Scientists have been analyzing a mile- (1.6 kilometer) high plume of debris kicked up by the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite last month after it crashed into a crater near the moon's south pole.
They presented preliminary data Friday showing the presence of water in the crater.
Over the past decade, scientists have found some hints of underground ice on the moon's poles.


text: Craig Kostelecky 391 Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) Download Beta 3.3 - thanks samutz for the hostingBeta 3.3 Update - Last updated August 23SFX Add-on: Download After about 2 years and 4 months, we are releasing a new public beta, version 3.3. But hey, what happened to 3.2? Well, 3.2 exists, it just never saw the light of day because there were many bugs in it and the primary contributor's computer crashed so things could not be fixed easily at all. If anybody is curious, they can try out the 3.2 files here. The only cool feature that made it into 3.2 that's not in 3.3 is the cutscene heads were converted and working. We are trying to find a way to redo that for the next relaese.Okay, enough about beta 3.2, what's new with 3.3? Thanks largely to SilentPL, this mod has had a great revival. Most of the changes were behind the scenes in cleaning up the exe modifying files. A few missions have been updated with proper GTA3 opcode functions. He has also helped make the scm code a lot cleaner and bug free. Speaking of the scm, with the exception of the insane stunts thread (which was largely taken from VC) every variable has the proper name that Rockstar gave them. A few missions have been redone into high level coding. There are a few rewards given out if the player can complete the game to 100%. Please give it a try as that's the best way to completely bug test it. And I don't know if I will have the time to complete everything to 100%. It's been a while since I gave Gripped! a try.I'm forgetting a lot of new features, and some I'll let the users find themselves. Please help us test these missions out so we can have the next version be as bug free as possible. Speaking of the next version, we are getting closer and closer to releasing GTA: Liberty City Final v1.0. The next big thing we are going to work on is to try and import the peds and actor models from the XBOX version. Not only will they look better, but they will likely be easier to port functionality for cutscenes. I'd also like to thank Ash_735 and rmws. for their help as well. It is greatly appreciated. Edited December 4, 2014 by Craig Kostelecky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites

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Man startled to find a stranger living in his closet
After food started to strangely disappear from his home, a 57 year old man who lived by himself installed a security camera and found a stranger walking around his home! After calling police, 58 year old Tatsuko Horikawa was arrested for trespassing and taken out of the home she "shared" with the man for a year.
Tatsuko Horikawa had created a cozy living space in the man's closet including a mattress and plastic bottles (I'm assuming for bathroom purposes). She apparently would come out of her "room" whenever the gentleman left and would raid his refrigerator and even take showers.
This is absolutely hilarious to me because it's like episode 9 of Prosecutor Princess come to life! Remember when Ma Hye Ri and Seo In Woo found that guy living in her kitchen cupboard?!
This is totally the exact same thing except it's Japan and a closet! The police said the lady was homeless (Um obviously -_-) and snuck in when the man accidentally left his home unlocked, which makes me wonder if she was watching him, or was randomly testing doors out.
See? This is proof that even the most absurd K-Drama storylines can become reality, so lock your doors or you too will have a new roommate.
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Uniden has entered the video surveillance space and delivered products for the paranoiac inside us all. The company's UDW10003 kit includes a 3.5-inch wireless monitor and a compact wireless camera, for a list price of $199. You can also step up to the UDW20055 kit, which offers two indoor/outdoor wireless cameras and a 7-inch wireless monitor, for a list price of $329. Add additional cameras to your system for $99.99 each.
Both systems rely on 2.4GHz wireless connectivity and promise simple installation. They also come with software for computer monitoring, including video recording, scheduling, and motion detection. The indoor/outdoor cameras can shoot with infrared night vision. Also, you can connect both size monitors to your television with a standard RCA connection for big-screen viewing. Fun!
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It was called a Red Mass.
But it was in honor of the men and women in black robes.
Sunday, the Most Rev. Thomas Daily, bishop of the the Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach County, celebrated a Red Mass for judges and lawyers.
Although the Mass coincides with Law Week, its beginnings date back to the 13th century, when Mass was celebrated for judges and lawyers prior to the annual court term.
The term ``red`` is said to have come about to honor St. Thomas More, a patron saint of lawyers and judges who died a martyr.
Allen Hamlin, a Palm Beach Junior College mathematics instructor, was recently named the ``Most Distinguished Regional of State Adviser`` by Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor fraternity for junior, technical and community colleges.
The national PTK executive director, Margaret Mosal, said of Hamlin: ``His enthusiasm, as can be attested to by the rousing spirit of the Florida delegation at the last national convention, is infectious, and it has given new spirit to the Florida chapters.``
June Henley is looking for Eagle Scouts.
She wants as many as possible to attend the rain-or-shine Scout-o-rama May 11 in Veterans Park, East Atlantic Avenue and the Intracoastal in Delray Beach.
``We`re inviting all past Eagle Scouts to come down to Veterans Park for a ceremony at 12 noon,`` Henley said. ``We`re going to present each one with a Diamond Anniversary Scout-o-rama patch.``


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Rays Overcome Early Deficit To Defeat Glads 4-2Feb 14, 2017
The South Carolina Stingrays (27-20-2-1) were down 2-0 after the first period but stormed back with four straight goals to overtake the Atlanta Gladiators (18-24-6-1) by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday night at the North Charleston Coliseum.
The first ECHL goal of Alex Brooks' career turned out to be the game-winner in the third period for South Carolina, while Domenic Monardo scored for the fourth consecutive game and extended his point streak to seven contests.
Goaltender Joe Cannata, who was reassigned to the Stingrays earlier in the day, made his first start for South Carolina and earned the victory with 25 saves.
With goals by forward Connor Gaarder and Tyler Murovich in the opening period, the Gladiators had the early control of the game with a 2-0 lead in the first intermission.
But the Stingrays got even in the middle period with two goals of their own from Monardo and defenseman Joey Leach. Monardo brought the puck into the Atlanta zone on a 2-on-1 and fired it into the top right corner of the net with a wrist shot. Brooks earned the only assist on the play, his 10th of the year.
Monardo has been the hottest Stingrays' forward of late, and has 11 points on five goals and six assists during his seven-game streak.
Leach tied the game with his second tally of the season with assists by Scott Tanski and Colton Saucerman. The defender took a shot from the left point of the Gladiator zone that got tipped by an Atlanta player in front and went behind goaltender Matt Ginn and into the net.
Brooks gave South Carolina the lead for good at 4:35 of the third after the Stingrays won a face-off in the offensive zone. The defenseman went straight to the net and snuck a wrist shot by Ginn to make it 3-2. Marcus Perrier and Tim McGauley each earned assists on the play.
Forward Andrew Cherniwchan added insurance at 18:22 of the third with his sixth goal of the season from Monardo and Rob Flick. Cherniwchan is now on a five-game point streak with nine total points in his last seven contests.
The Stingrays outshot the Gladiators 33-27 in the game. Both teams were 0-for-2 on the power play in the game. Ginn made 29 saves in a losing effort for Atlanta.
South Carolina has three home games coming up this weekend at the North Charleston Coliseum starting Friday vs. Manchester at 7:05 p.m. The Stingrays will also take on Manchester Saturday at 7:05 before hosting the Adirondack Thunder on Sunday afternoon at 3:05 p.m.
Single-game tickets for all Stingrays games during the 2016-17 season are on sale now at the North Charleston Coliseum Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
Ticket packages and Groups of 10 or more are on sale now featuring discounted pricing and great benefits. Saturday's game is Military Appreciation and Pack The House featuring all tickets for just $10! For more information or to place an order call the Stingrays front office at 843-744-2248 or stop by 3300 W. Montague Ave. Suite A-200 during business hours.


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Yet another October surprise has dropped, this time courtesy of filmmaker and Donald Trump critic Michael Moore.
>> Is Trump TV coming soon to a screen near you?
According to Time, "Michael Moore in TrumpLand," a documentary about the Republican presidential nominee, debuted Tuesday with a free screening at IFC Center in New York.
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Mashable reports that the film "is said to be an extension of a one-man play that Moore had planned to perform in Newark, Ohio." Moore said the community board at the theater there "banned" him from performing – a claim officials denied, saying they didn't approve the contract with Moore because of a rushed time frame and questions about the show, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
According to The New York Times, the documentary will hit the big screen in New York and Los Angeles for a week. Fans also can buy the film on iTunes starting Wednesday, Mashable reports.


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OK, so maybe new slogan isn't going to send people running to Georgia, but at least it's not as bad as some of what the public in New Jersey have come up with. According to USA Today, these include:
- New Jersey: You Got a Problem With That?
NJ: How You Doin'?!
Most of Our Elected Officials Have Not Been Indicted.
New Jersey: It Always Smells Like This.
The program began last month after acting Gov. Richard J. Codey rejected a consultant's recommendation — "New Jersey: We'll Win You Over" — as too negative. That slogan, developed as part of a $260,000 contract by global image consultants Lippincott Mercer, was shelved a day before it was to be unveiled.
Personally, I kind of like "The Ocean, The Motion, The Magic," but then again, it's been a while since I've been there. At least the local residents seem to have a sense of humor about the whole thing.


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Liverpool fans in meltdown after Jurgen Klopp reveals plans to play James Milner at left-back after missing out on Leicester's Ben Chilwell [Best Tweets]Published July 31, 2016
Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter in their droves, with the revelation that midfielder James Milner could be asked to play as emergency full-back next season.
Speaking at a Press conference during the Reds' pre-season tour of the US, Jurgen Klopp revealed that he wasn't necessarily looking at bolstering his full-back options, with Milner being able to play in that position if needed.
Klopp's rather bizarre revelation came in the aftermath of Liverpool's failed attempt to sign Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell.
The Merseyside club had been linked with the talented 19-year-old for a number of months and it was thought that the defender would make a move to Anfield this summer.
But it is understood that Liverpool had a £7m bid rejected, with Leicester holding out for a fee in the region of £10m, a price which Klopp deemed too expensive, for a player with such limited top flight experience.
Klopp's decision to not come back with another offer for the England youngster, led to Chilwell signing a new contract at the King Power, and it looks as though the Liverpool boss is content with his defensive options ahead of the new season.
Whilst Liverpool have added more strength in depth to their defence with the signings of Joel Matip and Ragnar Klavan, a full-back was considered to be an area which needed strengthening.
Judging by the comments on Twitter, Liverpool fans are unhappy about the prospect of James Milner's new position and would prefer their club sign a natural defender rather than rely on 'Mr Reliable' to fill the void when needed.
Take a look at some of the Tweets below.
Go out and get Hector or Rodriguez ffs just pay up we've got the money , James Milner at LB wtf— Saif (@saifmahmood1) July 28, 2016
Jurgen Klopp is considering using James Milner as an emergency left-back after giving up on Ben Chilwell pic.twitter.com/TXUOqAZ7Sf— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) July 28, 2016
@AnfieldHQ This is the worst @LFC news I have heard all summer (if true)— UpTheReds (@KA45257483) July 28, 2016
@AnfieldHQ I'd rather get Ian Ayre off transfers and on the pitch tbh— Sean (@DivvyOrigi) July 28, 2016
@AnfieldHQ Relegation incoming.— ? (@szlfc) July 28, 2016
@AnfieldHQ loool why cant we just buy a left back— Pressure (@AmanLFC7) July 28, 2016
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@AnfieldHQ oh fuck looks like we will finish 10th ?— KYL? BRADFØRD (@KZB97) July 28, 2016
@AnfieldHQ why take such a gamble when you have the whole month of August to find a natural defender.— Richard Sakyi (@iamsakyi1) July 28, 2016


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Monday, 25 August 2014
A third-party launcher is one of the ways to make your Android run faster. Some of the customizations that OEMs make to their devices can be heavy-handed. If you want to change the feel of navigating around & tweak some settings to make it feel speedier, then you might find that a third-party launcher does the trick. Experiment with the settings & you should find that your device feels a lot faster.
TSF Shell 3D Launcher:
TSF Shell is a brand-new 3D launcher that will subvert your concept of the mobile device home screen operations. It offers smooth, unique & customized man-machine interactive operation experience. You are allowed to define all the elements of the home screen freely & efficiently. TSF Shell keeps creating new features & exclusive 3D widgets that will bring you amazing operation experience & unprecedented visual.
Main features:
1.Fantastic animation transition effects. All operations, including deletion, addition, menu showing-up or vanishing, are provided with natural, glaring & butter-smooth animation transition effects.
2.Miraculous & effective 3D home screen switching mode & freewheeling home screen element layout mode. More than 10 independent layout home screens supported.
3.Unlimited dock bar. Ability to change its position, length & angle as well as to modify the size & the status (hidden or showed) of icons & folders in the dock bar. You can open the apps & the folders in the dock bar with wave-sliding mode.
4.Batch icon selecting for home screens, folders & dock bar.
5.More than 10 TSF Shell exclusive widgets, such as Message, Clock, Weather, Memo, Music, Gallery etc. All 3D widgets provide unique visual & operative experience.
6.More than 9 gestures supported for Android shortcuts, e.g. app launching, phone call, sms, as well as TSF Shell shortcuts, e.g. home screen switching, status bar hiding, TSF Shell side bar hiding.
7.TSF Shell Arch Shortcut Menu with special animation effects & operative experience. Ability to complete quick custom shortcut operations on any home screen.
8.Pioneering icon editing tool. Ability to customize icon back image, upon image, text label style, etc.
9.Many nice free third-party themes are available.
10.Funny & intuitive TSF Shell settings menu. You can preview the corresponding settings directly.
Click the following link to watch the official video:
Thursday, 6 March 2014
NFC mechanism.
Posted on by Bikash Das
NFC stands for "Near Field Communication" & as the name implies, it enables short range communication between compatible devices. This requires at least one transmitting device & another to receive the signal. A range of devices can use the NFC standard and can be considered either passive or active, depending on how the device works.
Passive NFC devices include tags & other small transmitters, that can send information to other NFC devices without the need for a power source of their own. However, they don't really process any information sent from other sources & can't connect to other passive components. These often take the form of interactive signs on walls or advertisements.
Active devices are able to both send & receive data & can communicate with each other as well as with passive devices. Smartphones are by far the most common implementation of active NFC devices but public transport card readers & touch payment terminals are also good examples of this technology.
NFC came out of RFID. RFID or radio-frequency identification, is the technology used by shipping companies and in superstores to keep track of goods, it uses electromagnetic induction in order to transmit information. NFC is similar technology but standardized for consumer smartphones. NFC standards are defined by a group called the NFC Forum which includes Nokia, Sony and Philips.
How NFC works?
NFC is a means of sending data over radio waves. In that sense it is similar to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth but unlike those protocols (& like RFID) NFC can be used to induce electric currents within passive components as well as just send data. It is faster than Bluetooth, in general. Indeed the two are closely linked, Samsung Beam uses NFC to pair devices, and then Bluetooth to transfer data.
NFC can work with passive devices that don't require their own power supply, such as travel card readers. NFC's data-transmission frequency is 13.56MHz. NFC can transmit data at either 106, 212 or 424 Kbps (kilobits per second).
NFC standard has three modes of operation:
(i) The peer-to-peer mode that lets two smartphones swap data.
(ii) A read/write mode in which one active device picks up info from a passive one.
(iii) Card emulation, in which an NFC device such as a smartphone can be used like a contactless credit card.
Uses Of NFC:
NFC technology is used in five basic sectors.
(i) Commerce: NFC devices can be used in contactless payment systems, similar to those currently used in credit cards & electronic ticket smart-cards & allow mobile payment to replace or supplement these systems.
Example: Google Wallet allows consumers to store credit card & store loyalty card information in a virtual wallet & then use an NFC-enabled device at terminals that also accept MasterCard PayPass transactions.
[Google Wallet is an NFC based wireless payment system that allows its users to store debit and credit card information to make payments at PayPass-enabled terminal at checkouts.]
(ii) Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connections: NFC offers a low-speed connection with extremely simple setup & can be used to bootstrap more capable wireless connections.
Example: The Android Beam software uses NFC to complete the steps of enabling, pairing & establishing a Bluetooth connection when doing a file transfer. Nokia, Samsung, BlackBerry & Sony have used NFC technology to pair Bluetooth headsets, media players, and speakers with one tap in its NFC-enabled devices. The same principle can be applied to the configuration of Wi-Fi networks.
(iii) Social Networking: NFC can be used in social networking situations, such as sharing contacts, photos, videos or files & entering multiplayer mobile games. In the field of social networking, NFC is very useful to exchange contacts & other files.
(iv) Identity & access Tokens: The NFC Forum promotes the potential for NFC-enabled devices to act as electronic identity documents & keycards. As NFC has a short range & supports encryption, it may be more suitable than earlier, less private RFID systems.
(v) Smartphone automation & NFC tags: Smartphones equipped with NFC can be paired with NFC Tags or stickers which can be programmed by NFC apps to automate tasks. These programs can allow for a change of phone settings, a text to be created & sent, an app to be launched, or any number of commands to be executed, limited only by the NFC app & other apps on the smartphone.
These applications are perhaps the most practical current uses for NFC since it does not rely on a company or manufacturer but can be utilized immediately by anyone anywhere with an NFC-equipped smartphone & an NFC tag.
Friday, 13 December 2013
Encrypt A Folder In Mac
Posted on by Bikash Das
Encrypting Folders in Mac
- Firstly, open up Disk Utility.
- Then, click on File > New > Disk Image From Folder.
- Select the folder you want to encrypt, and click Image.
- Choose 'read/write' if you want your folder to be edit-able (if not, just choose another format), and choose '128-bit AES encryption'.
- Type in any password you desire, and very importantly, make sure the checkbox for 'Remember password in my keychain' is NOT ticked, else it will defeat the whole purpose of encrypting your folder.
And that's it! A password-protected .dmg file will be created based on the folder you selected.Larger folders may take longer to encrypt. Once that is done, you can delete the original folder.
To access the encrypted disk image, just double-click the .dmg file to mount it in the Finder and punch in the password whenever you try to access the folder. Always uncheck the box saying "Remember password in my keychain" to make sure it is always protected by passwords.
After a disk image is mounted, you're able to access the folder like normal. Now, putting any files in the folder will put the file under encrypted protection too.
After you're done working with the folder and want it to be password protected again, just unmount the folder from Finder.
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Posted on by Bikash Das
What is a Vanity URL?
A vanity URL is a URL or domain name, created to point to something to which it is related and indicated in the name of the URL, very similar to a personalized URL. In many cases this is done by a company to point to a specific product or advertising campaign micro-site In theory, vanity URLs are creatively linked to something making them easier to remember than a more random link.
A vanity URL is a URL or domain name, created to point to something to which it is related and indicated in the name of the URL, very similar to a personalized URL. In many cases this is done by a company to point to a specific product or advertising campaign micro-site In theory, vanity URLs are creatively linked to something making them easier to remember than a more random link.
I'm giving you the example of my G+ account.
Look at the Red Highlighted area in both Screenshots below.
This Customized shortened URL is called the Vanity URL & provided by Google, here in this particular example.
Following requirements are needed to get a Vanity URL:-
1. You must have a Profile photo.
2. You must have at least 10 Followers.
3. Your account must be 30 days old or more.
4. Most important thing is that you must have registered your valid Cell Phone number with Google to get this benefit.
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Cyber Threats
Posted on by Bikash Das
Cyber threats are those related to being connected to the Internet or other networks. These threats consist of many types, but well-known and common online threats are those which take advantage of email and web services.
Types of Internet threats:
Network worms
Spyware / Adware
Other Malware
Other Threats
Viruses, worms & Trojan horses
A virus is a program that replicates itself, usually by attaching itself to other files and program. A worm is a program that does not infect other programs but makes copies of itself. Trojan horse programs do not replicate nor make copies of themselves, but rely on other "manual" method of distribution. We use the term "Virus" on this page to cover all forms of infections.Virus are spread in a variety of ways.
Network worms
Spyware / Adware
Other Malware
Other Threats
Viruses, worms & Trojan horses
A virus is a program that replicates itself, usually by attaching itself to other files and program. A worm is a program that does not infect other programs but makes copies of itself. Trojan horse programs do not replicate nor make copies of themselves, but rely on other "manual" method of distribution. We use the term "Virus" on this page to cover all forms of infections.Virus are spread in a variety of ways.
Some Examples:
- Email attachments (such as klez, Badtrans, myparty)
- Instant messages links and attachments (such as Aplore)
- Compromised web services (such as Nimda)
- Usenet news groups
- Internet relay Chart channels
- USB Storage
- File downloads (many backdoor Trojans are embedded with other files)
|[This picture shows the statistics of Online Threats in the world: Updated report until 22nd October'13.]
Protecting from viruses:
A good way to protect yourself is to have virus protection program and keep it up-to-date. Before running a download from an unknown site, or opening an email attachment, always be sure to scan it to ensure that it is not infected. If you do not know that source of a file does not open it. Even it you know the person who sent you a file, if you were not expecting it you may want to contact them before opening it. This is because many viruses automatically send themselves out to addresses it finds in file on the infect computer.
Anti-Virus program:
An anti-virus program designed to protect your computer from possible viruses infection. Most viruses are designed to operate in the background in a that the user will not notice. Virus protection program search for, detect, and attempt to remove these viruses. Anti-virus program must be kept up to date in order for them to provide adequate protection. New viruses are being created every day and your antivirus program can't always predict what they will be able to do or how they will work. Due to the nature of the operating system, Linux, and other UNIX kinks operating system are not as susceptible to viruses. Thus an anti-virus program is not necessary.
- Self-replicating Viruses that reside in the active memory of a computer.
- Worms send themselves out to the Internet from infected system.
- Either include tiny e-mail servers or search for unprotected shared network
Trojan Programs:
Programs that installed themselves stealthy via Internet & provide access for malicious use.
- Threats enabled by (/through) Trojans
- DDos attacks(distributed denial-of-
service attack)
- Data stealing
- Distributed spam emails
- Do not replicate
Spyware / Adware:
- Cookies-Track you online.
- Browser Hijackers-Changes default home page.
- Tracking Cookies-Gathers info of web usage.
- Trickles-Re-installs spyware when detected.
- Keyloggers-Records anything you type.
Other Malware:
- Dos & DDos attacks
- Flooders
- FileCryptors & PoluCryptors
- Nukers …Etc.
Other Threats:
- Phishing
- Confidential information stealing by fraud emails & web sites (author falsified)
- Several millions of phishingg messages have been sent world wide
- Fastes growing threat today:SPIM
- Instant message SPAM
Diagnosing (or) Detecting Infections:
- Slow computer, System reboots
- Mouse moves by itself
- Browser goes to unexpected web sites
- Slow internet access
- Endless popup ads
- New desktop toolbars
- Disabled antivirus scanner or firewall
- Check startup programs groups regulation for software you didn't install
- Add/Remove programs for software's you didn't install (make a list of install items on a new machine and check the list regularly)
- Check running services monthly
- Check running processes in task manage
- Monitor open ports
- Monitor outgoing and incoming connections.
- Updating
- Antivirus software
- Antispyware Tools
- Firewall
Know about Top 10 Security Vulnerabilities.
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Friday, 23 August 2013
Free E-book - 55 Ways To Have Fun With Google
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There are various tricks & funs which you can do with Google. Get this free e-book from the following link.
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Folder Lock Without Any Software
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Paste the code given below in notepad and 'Save' it as batch file (with extension '.bat').
Any name will do.
Then you see a batch file. Double click on this batch file to create a folder locker.
New folder named 'Locker' would be formed at the same location.
Now bring all the files you want to hide in the 'Locker' folder. Double click on the batch file to lock the folder namely 'Locker'.
If you want to unlock your files,double click the batch file again and you would be prompted for password.
Enter the password and enjoy access to the folder.
N:B--> Password can be dynamic since there ain't any restriction.
if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" goto UNLOCK
if NOT EXIST Locker goto MDLOCKER
echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y/N)
set/p "cho=>"
if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
ren Locker "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
echo Folder locked
goto End
echo Enter password to Unlock folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%==type your password here goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" Locker
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
echo Invalid password
goto end
md Locker
echo Locker created successfully
goto End
if NOT EXIST Locker goto MDLOCKER
echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y/N)
set/p "cho=>"
if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
ren Locker "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
echo Folder locked
goto End
echo Enter password to Unlock folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%==type your password here goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" Locker
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
echo Invalid password
goto end
md Locker
echo Locker created successfully
goto End


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|environmental protection
|Climate change
Climate change is endangering the Alpine region more than the rest of Europe.
The Slovenian Alps tomorrow – extreme weather events and disappearing glaciers
The interaction of three major climate systems (Continental, Alpine and sub-Mediterranean) influences the precipitation regime in the territory of the Slovenian Alps.
Geography and climate
The interaction of three major climate systems (Continental, Alpine and sub-Mediterranean) influences the precipitation regime in the territory of the Slovenian Alps. The spatial variability of precipitation is high – annual precipitation varies from 1100 mm in the coastal parts of river basins to more than 3500 mm in the Julian Alps, where maximum Alpine precipitation has been detected. The spatial distribution of precipitation is highly influenced by the complex terrain. Due to an orographic effect, the Julian Alps and the Dinaric barrier receive the most precipitation. This distribution is a consequence of the fact that the largest amount of precipitation falls during conditions of wet southwesterly winds blowing perpendicularly to the high Dinaric-Alpine orographical barrier.
In the Alpine region the most pronounced precipitation maximum occurs in autumn. Precipitation measurements are generally underestimated, especially in high and exposed mountainous regions. Apart from averages, another important aspect involves extreme weather events, as they constitute an integral part of the natural climate. Due to pronounced variability and, by definition, the rare occurrence of weather and climate extremes, it is difficult to assess trends and long-term variations. The time between two occurrences of a particular extreme event in a certain area may extend over a period of several years. The greatest daily quantities of precipitation, even above 400 mm, have been recorded in the region of Posočje (Upper Soča river basin). During the warm part of the year, there are also frequent strong showers, and the estimation is that precipitation exceeding 100 mm in one hour is possible. All extreme events observed to date will continue to occur in the future. Along with the expected impact of climate change on extreme weather we will most likely experience an increase in both intensity and frequency.
We also need to take into account the possible synergistic effects of various components of the climate system and the environment. Extremes have always represented a threat to society and the environment. In such a varied climate as ours, extremes have various impacts and their consequences involve different aspects. Torrents and floods are a direct result of heavy precipitation, which may cause a series of other harmful events such as soil erosion, landslides and material deposits onto fields and pastures.
Although on average there is enough annual precipitation, we have experienced severe summer droughts in Slovenia four times during the last 15 years – till now never in the Upper Soča river basin, but the Upper Sava Valley was affected during the summer of 2003. Even if mountains are not threathened by drought, summer droughts may be experienced in the lower part of river basins.
One of the important features to be considered in planning for adaptation is the fact that a significant part of the Alps belongs to the national nature protected area, and therefore land use changes and interventions that would corrupt the natural environment are heavily restricted. Additional territory belongs to Natura 2000 and is also subject to certain constraints regarding land use and human-induced changes in the environment.
Climate change and scenarios
Changing climate conditions such as rising temperatures will influence the availability and consumption of water, evaporation is expected to increase and the precipitation regime is expected to change. Snow cover in the mountains could melt sooner in the season, and lower altitudes could get less snow due to a change in the ratio between solid and liquid precipitation. Therefore, the river regime might also change from a snow-rain to a rain-snow regime. But climate change will also induce other environmental changes (e.g. erosion, vegetation, soil and water pollution).
Extreme events represent a major burden on the environment, and so climatic analyses of such events are necessary for assessing the damage and for all spatial interventions (threat risk, planning etc.). Regular monitoring and analysis of extreme events is important for establishing climatic changes, since with such monitoring we also monitor the frequency and intensity of these events. At the same time, data on the intensity of extreme events provide the necessary basis for assessing the damage that such events can cause.
Normally, extreme events that cause damage receive greater attention, but it is not necessary for any meteorological variable to achieve an extreme value. How a specific extreme weather event affects the environment therefore depends on a range of factors: the adaptability of the environment, the time in which the event occurs, the weather in the previous period, etc. An increase in the intensity and frequency of extreme events is considered to be closely related to climate change.
Finally, it might seem that the region under consideration is particularly endangered by extreme weather events, but fortunately they are quite rare and reach a destructive force only in a very limited area. Nevertheless, this might change in the not too distant future.
At present, precipitation trends in the Julian Alps in the Soča river basin do not show a decrease everywhere in the Alps as predicted by climate change scenarios. In the Upper Sava Valley there is a decreasing precipitation trend. Also in the lower part of river basins, a decreasing precipitation trend has already been detected, and water consumption may increase in the future, not only due to increasing mean temperature and increasing sunshine duration, but also due to human activities and changes in water use. More important than annual trends are seasonal trends. In the Alpine area, like everywhere in Slovenia, precipitation shows an increasing trend in autumn.
Figure 1: Different precipitation trends in the Alpine region
Glaciers are indirect indicators of climate change, as they respond quickly and noticeably to temperature changes.
Glaciers and snow cover as indicators of climate change
There are only two small glaciers in Slovenia, the best known being the Triglav glacier and the second situated on the slopes of Mount Skuta. Both lie at a relatively low altitude and are subject to the detectable impact of climatic changes. The existence of the Triglav glacier can no longer be taken for granted. In the 19th century, it covered 45 ha but significantly contracted in 2003, when it encompassed only 0.7 ha, and in September 2008 extended over 1.1 ha.
The accumulation of fresh snow increases with altitude and precipitation, and thus the areas of maximum fresh snow accumulation are found in the Julian Alps. Nevertheless, huge amounts of fresh snow are rare in the Upper Soča Valley despite significant precipitation there in winter. Due to the influence of the Mediterranean climate, very little snow falls in the lower parts of that region. The seasonal maximum depth of total snow cover is another important climatic variable. The relative variability is greater in areas with lower values because the snowfall in these areas is less regular than at higher altitudes.
The depth increases with altitude, reaching about 2 metres at 1000 m and more than 5 metres in the highest parts of the country. At our highest station, Kredarica, at 2514 m a.s.l., a maximum depth of exactly 7 metres was measured in April 2001. Yet the conditions in the lowlands west of the main Dinaric ridge are completely different. Snowfall there is of short duration and frequency, because that area is under a strong Mediterranean influence.
Figure 2: Triglav glacier extent in ha
A pronounced temperature rise is expected in the warm half of the year, with a decrease in precipitation during summer and increase during the cold half of the year.
Climate projections based on historical data and numerical models
Compared to the period 1961–1990, summers towards the end of the century will get warmer by 3.5 °C to 8 °C, and winter warming is expected in a range from 3.5 °C to 7 °C, spring from 2.5 °C to 6 °C, and autumn from 2.5 °C to 5 °C. In spring and autumn months, no significant change in precipitation is expected. In winter, an increase is expected up to 30 %, while during summer, precipitation will decrease by 20 % (Bergant, 2007). Less precipitation and higher temperatures will result in drought conditions in Alpine valleys, which was not the case in the past. We are still more concerned about heavy precipitation rather than drought in the Alpine region.
Source: Bergant, K. 2007. Projekcije podnebnih sprememb za Slovenijo [V: Jurc, M. (ur.). Podnebne spremembe: vpliv na gozd in gozdarstvo], Studia forestalia Slovenica, 130, 67-86.
Protected natural areas
Triglav National Park (TNP) is the only Slovenian national park. It extends along the Italian border and close to the Austrian border in northwestern Slovenia, that is, in the southeastern section of the Alps. Its territory is nearly identical with that occupied by the Eastern Julian Alps. The park covers 880 square kilometres, or 3 % of the territory of Slovenia. Triglav National Park is among the earliest European parks. The first protection of this park dates back to 1924 when the Alpine Conservation Park was founded. The principal task of the Triglav National Park Public Institution is protection of the park, but it also carries out specialist and research tasks.
The park's landscape features are characterised by young folded ranges of the Eastern Julian Alps, diverse relief forms with pointed summits, steep rock faces and deeply-carved glacier valleys. Average temperatures in the warmest month range from 20 °C in the valleys to 5.6 °C in the mountains, and in the coldest month between 0.7 °C and -8.8 °C. Average annual precipitation exceeds 1500 mm, reaching up to 3500 mm.
Forest covers two-thirds of the park's territory; the predominant tree species on the south side of the park is beech, whereas spruces and larches are characteristic of the northern side of the park.
Subterranean waters, karst springs, water sources and glacier lakes are invaluable TNP assets. The mountain ridges between the Sava and the Soča rivers mark the watershed between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
There are 25 settlements in the park, accounting for 2352 inhabitants. Among the prevailing activities in the park are: agriculture with a pastoral economy, craft (wood and wool products), ecofarming and tourism. Tourism seems to be the most prosperous activity in this region.
The Alpine region and tourism
The tourism industry's heavy reliance on the local environment to sell holidays means that it could face serious challenges as a result of climate change. The mountains exhibit a great range of climatic conditions, with virtually every Alpine valley having a unique local climate. Tourism in the Upper Soča and Upper Sava valleys represents the most important economic activity. On average, there are 1.6 million visitors per year to Triglav National Park alone. Tourism is therefore important to the economy in the Alps, but in recent decades, winter tourism has endured several consecutive years of losses.
During winter, skiing is the dominant sport activity in the region. Expecting a temperature rise, there will be a considerable shortening of the snow season as well as reduced snowfall. Lower-lying resorts have already had to diversify into other holiday activities. Mount Kanin is one of the highest ski resorts in Slovenia and, with a connection to the ski resorts on the Italian part, represents one of the Slovenian ski resorts which are expected to suffer less because of climate change. In the Upper Sava Valley there are famous ski resorts where some of the most well-known world cups in ski jumping and downhill skiing take place. These ski resorts are situated at a relatively low altitude and could be compromised by changing climate in the not too distant future. Of course, artificial snowmaking could help, but it implies higher operating costs.
The Alps are not only one of the primary winter holiday destinations for skiers, they are also a popular destination for summer walking holidays. Rafting and other activities on the Soča River are dominant. Hiking and alpine climbing are also very popular and attract many tourists in this region. Climate change is expected to extend the season for such activities more towards the shoulder season, and in this respect climate change is expected to have positive effects on summer tourism not only due to the longer season but also due to the fact that more people will come in search of a more temperate summer climate in this mountain region instead of going to the seashore or other tourist resorts in the lowlands where temperature conditions during summer are often oppressive. More tourists and a longer tourist season could increase water consumption and other pressures on the environment in this region.
Hydropower plants
There are already two accumulation basins on the Soča River built as part of two hydropower plants and a third is under construction, which could potentially be used for tourism. It would have to be investigated if they could also serve as water reservoirs for a more sustainable water supply in the downstream parts of the river basin. Of course, there is a potential conflict of interest between nature protection and new water reservoirs.
Lakes, small rivers and streams
There are several Alpine lakes, many of which are quite small and therefore very susceptible to any change in climate. They also immediately react to any form of pollution. The resulting changes in water level could have an adverse impact on the local tourist industry. A decrease in water level coupled with higher temperatures may result in greater concentrations of pollution, including algal blooms, which could discourage water sports. Small rivers and streams are also vulnerable and this could have an impact on sports fishing.
Adaptation strategies
The mountain environment is sensitive to climate change. As for many alpine areas, winter tourism is the most important income source, the financial viability of winter tourism thus depends on sufficient snow conditions. The lack of snow at the end of the 1980s and early 1990s left a lasting imprint on the tourism industry. Snow-deficient winters and shortened skiing seasons result in less earnings in ski tourism. Despite global warming, it is impossible to exclude the possibility of winters with heavy snowfall in the future. Climate change must be viewed as a catalyst that potentially reinforces and accelerates structural changes in tourism. Today, adaptation strategies are predominant in tourism (e.g. artificial snow production, although it is considered to be unsustainable). Such strategies include maintenance of ski tourism (artificial snowmaking, extending skiing paths towards higher altitudes, ski slope design, cooperation), and alternatives to ski tourism, such as non-snow-related activities in winter and all-year tourism. No national adaptation strategy has yet been adopted.
Generally, milder conditions, especially in the winter and shoulder months, could attract more people to the uplands for hill-walking, creating opportunities and threats for agriculture and nature conservation. Mountaineering may provide partial compensation for reduced skiing opportunities, but there will be a greater risk of snow avalanches in the warmer conditions. Mountain areas are vulnerable to landslides, infrastructure becomes unstable, and hiking and climbing are more dangerous due to increasing rockfall. In the future, the climate will change its pattern. More frequent precipitation or a higher fog level could lead to new conditions in summer tourism in mountain areas (hiking, trekking, biking), and more frequent and more intensive extreme events could threaten tourism activities and infrastructure. Climate change also jeopardises mountain agriculture, and consequently farm tourism. Initiatives to develop organic farming and open such farms to tourists seem to be the way forward.
Increased risks for the tourism industry, individual travellers and the environment are expected at tourist destinations, but even now various trends are forcing the tourist industry to develop and adapt constantly. If tourism is not responsibly planned, managed and monitored, it can lead to negative cultural and social impacts. Mass tourism potentially constitutes an enormous burden on the environment.
Figure 3: Triglav glacier in 1957 and 2003


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Guitar Session (English)
Guitar Session
Guitarists will have the chance to immerse themselves in music and improve their playing. If you are a guitar player looking to expand your technical skills and knowledge then this camp is for you. Learn guitar techniques that will help you improve your picking, strumming, reading and more. The day is split between group classes and individual practice as well as small ensembles, Jazz combos and Jazz Band. Sports and game activities happen outside every day too.
Date:July 29th to August 10th, 2018 (Maximum of 8students)
Duration: 13 consecutive daysincluding accommodation and meals


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Woodcock: Hill should hold line on standards
FDA drugs director Janet Woodcock told the House Energy and Commerce Committee in March that Congress should not change the standards for determining a therapy's safety and effectiveness under proposed changes to the agency's accelerated approval pathway that are being considered as part of the reauthorization of prescription drug user fees.
To expand the accelerated approval program, she said the agency plans "to issue guidance to clarify use of accelerated approval and explain our evidence standards more clearly."
Asked by subcommittee chairman Joe Pitts (R-PA) about whether FDA means to limit accelerated approval for cancer drugs, Woodcock said no. "Over the last year we have approved cancer drugs using accelerated approval… So we are not really backing away."Representing Biotechnology Industry Organization, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals CEO John Maraganore testified in support of a bill introduced by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) and Rep. Ed Towns (D-NY) that aims to streamline and modernize FDA's accelerated approval pathway.


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Huntley & Palmers biscuit catalogue
Huntley & Palmers biscuits are one of the 'three Bs' for which Reading was famous, the others being beer from Simond's brewery and bulbs from Sutton's Seeds. The Museum's collection has nearly 7000 items including biscuit tins, photographs, oral histories, films and advertising ephemera dating from 1822 to the 1980s, and continues to collect material.
Huntley & Palmers started life in 1822 as a small bakery founded by Thomas Huntley in London Street. George Palmer, who was a distant Quaker cousin, entered into partnership with Thomas Huntley in 1841. They renamed the company Huntley & Palmer. George was ambitious and in 1846 he opened a large factory on Kings Road.
With the Palmer family in control, Huntley & Palmers became the world's largest biscuit manufacturer by 1900. The company employed over 5,000 people. As a result Reading became known as the 'biscuit town' - even the town's football club was nicknamed the 'biscuit men'. The factory remained a major employer in Reading until 1976 when production moved to Liverpool.
The company was also famous for its innovative and decorative biscuit tins, made in Reading by its sister company Huntley, Boorne & Stevens. In 1911 they even supplied tinned biscuits to Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to the Antarctic.
You can find out more by visiting our Huntley & Palmers Collection website or by visiting the Huntley & Palmers Gallery at Reading Museum. The museum shop sells a selection of H&P branded biscuits.
Date updated: 15 Feb 2014
Related Content:
Huntley & Palmers Gallery
Discover how Huntley & Palmers pioneered the mass production of biscuits and why Reading became known as the 'Biscuit Town' in this gallery.
Date published: 17 Oct 2010
Huntley & Palmers
This session has been designed to support the study of local history in the Victorian period.
Date published: 23 Jun 2010
The Huntley & Palmers Collection website
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...features a myopic review/survey of the Auckland art scene.
Myopic, because the writer has this utopic idea of what art is, and believes in the grand narrative of New Zealand art (and so there is a tinge of nationalism, too).
The writer also puts forth sweeping statements about the artists themselves rather than their art. Somehow these personal statements are based on the art; I guess that makes them doubly removed, so to speak.
The writer has a strange sense of what constitutes a 'cutting edge' art scene and a 'conservative' art scene.
But the most annoying error is his closing statement. He purports that the future of New Zealand painting rests on a particular young artist whom I will not name because he/she is a friend and I do not want to cause further embarrassment! To even think that the future of anything rests on any one person's shoulders is not only stupid lah weyyy, it also buys into that whole cult of the artist which is so unproductive.
Unfortunately, I am unable to quote anything from the article because
1. I bought it so that I could rip it up
2. My friend took it off my hands instead, so it's not within my immediate reach
I want to be fair, though. There was one phrase the writer coined that got me thinking quite a bit. He wrote that elegance is secondhand taste. I still haven't decided if that is true or not. What do you think? Or are you thinking, what the hell doessat mean?
No wonder I don't read art magazines anymore.
Back to the coal face...
The sane create; the mad are merely miserable. (Adam Phillips, from Going Sane)
Monday, June 30, 2008
Updated: This month's issue of Art NZ magazine
2 comments:
- Betta said...
Sorry you had to read such garbage, Newt.
Elegance is not secondhand taste. Elegance is like eloquence or grace. Elegance is restraint, power and self-control in the face of difficult or unfamiliar conditions. Dancers are elegant. Writers are elegant.
Writer is confusing elegance with decoration. Silly man is just looking for a convenient soundbite.
- Monday, June 30, 2008
- gnute said...
I blame the editor, too. Can you imagine Jason letting us get away with that? Cekik darah.
You said it well, betta.
- Monday, June 30, 2008
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New year. Who dis?
Ok ok bear with us. We've been absent, yes. But it was January, also known as the month of no inspiration and the month that Hannah moved to Chicago. (insert sassy dancing emoji of joy)
And here I am with a salad "recipe." I guess it counts. Mostly I made this, loudly exclaimed about how Good I Am At Salads throughout dinner, and wanted to share. Don't hate me.
- 2 Bosc pears (THE FLAVOR OF THESE BAD BOYS)
- 1/2 head of romaine lettuce
- sharp white cheddar, cut into tiny cubes or crumbled if you have that kind of time
- roasted, salted almonds, roughly chopped
- Pear Champagne Salad dressing (Trader Joe's is LIFE.)
Roughly chop up that romaine, cube the pears, cube the cheddar, and chop up some almonds. If you're doing this for lunch and you want more protein, add some roasted/grilled chicken! Toss into a bowl that's bigger than you think you need with less dressing than you think you need (add more if you want).
For now, please, I beg of you, use the Trader Joe's dressing. It's got champagne vinegar, gorgonzola cheese, pear mush, and evoo in it and it's to die for. I'll be working on making my own version over here in the Chicago test kitchen, but for now, use it, love it, drink it. (just kidding about one of those).
I would also like to take this moment to share an amazing service I just started using, called Imperfect Produce. Every week I get a cute little cardboard box full of veggies that have been deemed "unfit," "uggles," or "imperfect" by some people who think that grocery store veg should live up to Vogue standards. I have yet to receive any produce that is truly ugly. Mostly it's just really delicious and really cheap. Last week I got 1 head of romaine lettuce, 1 bunch of organic swiss chard, 1 bunch of kale, 2 bosc pears, 4 kiwi, 2 cucumbers, 2 peppers, 4 beets, and a pound of potatoes. For $15. You read that right. $15. So if you live in a big city, I'd recommend them to you.


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PeerJ Blog: Interview with an Author – Danilo Garcia:
This week, we published "The affective profiles in the USA: happiness, depression, life satisfaction, and happiness-increasing strategies" by Schutz et al. Danilo Garcia is the senior author on the paper and so we wanted to ask him about his research and experiences at PeerJ.
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Now that I've got my loft setup to work from I've found that I have some new essential gear that has nothing to do with my photography. Here it is so you can ask Santa for it under your tree!
Tassimo Single Shot Coffee Maker
I love this single shot coffee maker. The Chai Latte is YUMMY!!!! It is great for entertaining clients and friends. Now I want one for home too. There are other single shot coffee makers that are also supposed to be very good. I liked the brands of coffee and tea that was available for the Tassimo which made the decision easier for me.
Seagate Go Drive
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Beauty And Geek Star Tamika's Violent Arrest
One of the "beauties" from last year's Beauty and the Geek series has been arrested on the Gold Coast for public drunkeness.
However the story does not stop there, the arrest has now been referred to the Queensland's Crime and Misconduct Commission as it is alleged the arresting officers were violent and abusive.
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Beauty and the Geek runner-up Tamika Chesser has alleged police officers shoved her head into the footpath and told her she dressed like a "slut" when they arrested her for public drunkenness in Surfers Paradise last week, according to the Courier Mail.
The 20-year-old Ralph swimwear model admitted slapping an officer during the incident, but said she snapped at the "wrongful arrest".
"I was angry, I was upset, I was scared (and) I slapped the police officer. That's how some people react when they're so emotionally upset," she was quoted as saying.
Chesser denies she was drunk and said that up until slapping the policeman, she had done nothing wrong.
She said she was trying to call a friend to pick her up when three police officers confronted her and said she was going to have to come with them.
"They twisted my arm around to my back, put my head into the ground and shoved it down," the Mailreported.
Ms Chesser said the arrest was "scary and humiliating," adding that she was not a threat to people and such violence from the police was not necessary.
She also claims police told her that her dress was too short.
"I didn't know it was against the law to wear a short dress," she told the Courier Mail.
She spent the night behind bars and was charged with assaulting police, resisting arrest and public drunkenness.
The reality TV star is seeking legal advice ahead of a court appearance on May 12.
That is hilarious she actually slapped the police officer and she is admitting it to the media.
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- 1 Culinary Boner { 05.05.11 at 12:58 pm }
"The 20-year-old Ralph swimwear model admitted slapping an officer during the incident"
What a Slapper!
- 2 jord { 05.05.11 at 2:27 pm }
I ifn it hard to believe that you would be just soberly minding your own business and the police would come along and arrest you. Not only that but its Surfers Paradise, virtually every girl out at that time of night would be wearing a short dress/skirt, the police would have been run off their feet.
- 3 Jeb { 05.05.11 at 3:03 pm }
and here I was thinking that we'd never hear of her again. As jord said – a bit hard to believe that she was just arrested for minding her own business.
Methinks she's got at least one zoo shoot left.
- 4 Sourkraut { 05.07.11 at 12:18 pm }
Are you joking? Never heard of QLD police making wrongful violent arrests?????????????????????
Cant remember which one she was. As long as it wasn't the pneumatic one how about a picture for the boys (out of ralph) to make up for the one of that snooty pommy mole that you had on earlier.
- 5 jord { 05.08.11 at 12:16 am }
Sourkraut, are you joking or do you honestly think she was just innocently standing about? Maybe in the late 60's and 70's the QLD police got about wrongfully arresting people but last time I checked it was 2011…
- 6 Secret { 05.15.11 at 3:33 pm }
I have been to many party's and have witnessed tamikas crazy partying ! Last party she was at she was that drunk she was fighting random girls for no reason at all and tried to bottle one of my mates ! She is crazy and her mum is even more mental !
- 7 D:-))))) { 07.19.11 at 9:53 pm }
U r a very sad person that went out with Tam and u abused her in many ways as we all know who u r. Your full of shot that knows that she has never treated people like that u fool
- 8 Lilly { 07.19.11 at 10:00 pm }
We all know Tamika and your full of it!!!!!! I have known the family for years and you couldn't get a better family so your are the( Crazy One) that needs help that she wouldn't take your shit anymore so get over it
- 9 Ash { 11.15.11 at 2:12 pm }
All you guys are wrong for judging this girl, u wern't there so u didn't see what actually went on. N plenty of police officers have done this this is how f* up our system is. Watch accurrent affair tonight. You'll have a different insight of what happend as all the violence is caught on tape. Never judge a book by it's cover!!!!!
- 11 JD { 11.15.11 at 8:53 pm }
Critics can contact me to tag along for a nightshift as a paramedic and see the crap we put up with like this.
Every person who has tried to kick, bite, punch and sometimes using a weapon against me always seems to claim their innocence.
Being intoxicated in a public place IS an offence and had she not be apprehended and been assaulted or hit by a car like many do then the police would have been nailed for failing in their duty of care.
Frankly I am sick of being in a job where I am treated like shit by people who demand on the utmost royal treatment.
- 12 Daniel Bonatti { 11.16.11 at 8:51 pm }
This happened to me , I got arrested at home by NSW Police , the charges were dropped I got a solicitor after a complaint to the NSW Ombudsman . My solicitor Palmieri Law Firm 02 49614111 did a claim against Police and got me a substantial sum of money.
- 13 Daniel Bonatti { 11.16.11 at 8:57 pm }
My friend the Electrician left the Pub he had lots to drink(the Pub wasn't RSA) he had only to walk 2 metres of footpath to get to a Taxi. Yes the NSW police arrested him before he got to the Taxi for drinking.
- 14 Hj:-)) { 12.20.11 at 3:04 am }
We stay down on the Gold Coast and witnessed things what the police do to people that really did nothing wrong!!!! And a young girl at the beach but my partner wouldn't let me and our friends help as we would of been bashed!!!! It is so sad that it makes it bad for the good police!!!
- 15 Drew { 02.14.12 at 12:56 pm }
she was pretty hawt, but shes young, dumb & full of umm… hmm lol, I wanted to find out if tam & michael got together after, guess not. oh well.
- 16 Michael P { 09.13.13 at 8:55 am }
Blast from the past now Drew, but no, we didn't.
I'm just a washed-up former TV star looking up old posts about me 😛 Hahah


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As humans, we have created buildings to live and work in. And the spaces inside these buildings are intended for a wide variety of human activity. But we have to recognize that these same structures provide a perfect place for pests to live and thrive as well. We have created a desirable environment for these pests, so they will continually attempt to move in with us.
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As such, the need for pest control services and those companies providing pest control will never go away. And as cities and populations of people grow and change, there is more and more opportunity for those in the pest control industry to grow as well.
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A great deal of research has led to improved methods of natural pest control. So instead of spraying large amounts of chemicals or installing large numbers of traps and bait, our technicians can address underlying causes and make environmental changes that naturally reduce populations of pests. Ultimately, this reduces the application of chemicals and poisons, which is better for the environment and cuts our costs as well as those of our customers in the long run.
Pest control is an evergreen business. The need for our service does not subside with downturns in the economy. As such, our primary threat to profits and business viability is over-competition. Individually, pest control businesses cannot control this, but as established local pest control businesses become stronger, it becomes harder for copy-cat competitors to enter the market. Ultimately, this suggests that those pest control companies with a good business plan and successful marketing programs will continue to flourish indefinitely.
The future of pest control as an industry is bright. There is no indication that the need for pest control will subside in the coming years, regardless of new technologies.
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There are several sports teams on campus throughout the year that have sporting events you can attend. The college also has a Campus Activities Board that sets up trip to go to malls, movie theaters, and special events located at other locations. Unfortunately these activities do not happen every weekend and it can be difficult to sign up for these events seeing as we don't have large vehicles for transportation.Read More
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There are clubs and events every week for people to enjoy. From artists such as Kris Allen from american idol performing here, to comedians from VH1 and on TV everywhere making us laugh on weekends, you'll always find yourself with something to do. For snowboarders and skiiers, there are free season passes to mount Sunapee to take advantage of.Read More
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