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SummaryXyberShield is a funny name for a very serious product that deals with an even more serious problem. Attacks against port 80 web access alone numbered nearly 114,000 on a single day and that number is by no means unique. Of course web application attacks are not limited to port 80. On the same day, for example, port 443 experienced over 94,000, according to dshield.org. Of course those only are the attacks reported to dshield.org. There likely are a great many more.
XyberShield combats web application attacks, such as SQL injection or cross-site scripting, by using a form of behavior profiling called XyberFrames. This, by the way, is another up-and-coming product/service that uses software-as-a-service (SaaS) as a delivery method in cooperation with local ISPs. You create application protection rules and XyberShield protects your web applications - with 55 detection points in 22 countries, comprising multiple ISPs in each location. The company has very good global coverage.
These detection points, or "Shield Points," are located at tactical operations centers and they constantly are monitoring activity against web apps in their areas. As new behavior patterns emerge, they are characterized into XyberFrames and added to the malicious profile collection. Now, all similar applications at all XyberShield customers are protected against that particular type of behavior.
We liked this service because it is comprehensive within its niche and because of its innovative way of delivering protection. In fact, the company claims to monitor over one million web sessions per month. MARSYS, the parent company, developed XyberShield as a response to internal requirements and expanded it into a generally available service. We tend to like that approach because it tells us that the product or service solves a genuine problem and that at some point in its lifecycle it was used successfully by its developer. XyberShield is one of those interesting answers to a genuine problem.
One thing we noted with all of these innovators was the increasing use of behavioral profiling to protect targets. This works today because we have the technology to collect huge amounts of data globally, analyze the data and extract useful information that can then be used to protect those targets.
Product: Xybershield
Company: XyberSecure
Cost: Starts at $99.95 per month.
The problem it solves: Attacks against web applications.
What we liked: Credible behavior profiling turned to target protection.
What we didn't like: I would like to see more shield points in Asia, India and South America. These areas are huge sources of attacks.

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Instanbul is the city that everyone likes: artists, curators and gallerists. It feels like Berlin before it got taken over by start-up dudes, there's also a good dose of sophistication and glamour. There are lots of emerging artists and projects that are making the city so exciting.
One of the biggest event is Contemporary Instanbul (http://contemporaryistanbul.com). This fair brings together some of the best local galleries such as The Empire Projects, Galeri Nev alongside people like the Whitechapel gallery from London. It also has a great section of local talented artists like Hale Tenger and Mustafa Horasan.
Ali Emir Tapan is best known for his photographic and sculptural works but at Contemporary Istanbul, the artist (who completed his MA at St Martins, London) has took part of a great strand of shows entitled CI 90. Artists were given 90 minutes to create an exhibition with a shipping container space, before taking it all down again. Another great female artist coming out of Turkey, Nilbar Güres is represtented by one of Istanbul's most respected galleries Rampa. Her paintings are a mix of Eastern and Western art traditions but she has also made successful video works and street performance interventions often infused with feminism.
Contemporary Istanbul will take place 12-15 November 2015 at Istanbul Congress Center (ICC) and Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICEC). The leading international art fair in Turkey brings both local and international focus to the dynamic art scene in Turkey's vibrant metropolis every November. Don't miss it!


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David Gold happy to be proved right over West Ham fanbase
Owner David Gold was confident West Ham had the fanbase to fill the Olympic Stadium on a weekly basis and he has been proved right after it was revealed the club have sold over 50,000 season tickets.
The Hammers announced on Monday that all season passes and VIP Club London memberships at their new home have now sold out.
That will be second only to Manchester United's 55,000 in the Barclays Premier League, and Gold could not be more pleased.
The Olympic Park will be West Ham's home from next season
He told Sky Sports News: "At the beginning of this process people were saying '35,000 West Ham fans in a 55,000-seater stadium, how can that be right?' Well we were optimistic that the fanbase was strong and it's been proven that it's true.
"They always filled this stadium and you can't get 50,000 fans in a 35,000-seater stadium, but once that facility was available the fans came in their numbers and not only have we sold out all of our season tickets, over 50,000, but we've got 10-20,000 fans on a waiting list.
"So they are there, they are anxious to support their football club.
"Our promise to deliver affordable Premiership football has been achieved because we've got the lowest season ticket at £285 a season. We've got children at £99, so not only are we delivering the numbers, we're also delivering affordable football."
Ahead of West Ham's final home game at the 35,000-seater Boleyn Ground against Manchester United on Tuesday night, club vice-chairman Karren Brady added: "David Sullivan, David Gold and I have always believed in the West Ham fanbase and knew we could fill the new stadium.
"Reports consistently show that we have the highest average (attendance in relation to) capacity in the Premier League and every game in our final season at the Boleyn Ground sold out within days of going on sale.
"So having made the bold decision to move to the former Olympic Stadium, we are delighted to see how it has captured the imagination of the Hammers fanbase. We find ourselves going into our first season with more than 50,000 season ticket holders and tens of thousands of people on the priority list for seasonal seats in 2017-18."
The Hammers' move into the stadium built for the London 2012 Olympics has caused considerable controversy, with many rival clubs believing they have benefited unfairly from a facility built with public money.
Last month, it was revealed the Irons, who are adding 6,000 more seats to their new home to increase the capacity to 60,000, will pay just £2.5million a season in rent on the stadium, with the London Legacy Development Corporation responsible for running costs.
West Ham said on the club's website: "Today's announcement practically guarantees that the new stadium will be sold out for every Premier League game next season, meaning an extra 1.5 million people will visit the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park each year - generating millions of pounds of extra revenue for the taxpayer in the process."
Meanwhile, Gold is confident the club will play a part in a "new period in the history of the Premier League" when they move into the Olympic Park.
Although their slim hopes of qualifying for the Champions League are now over, they could still secure a Europa League place at the end of what has been an impressive campaign under boss Slaven Bilic.
Asked if the Hammers could follow in Leicester's footsteps and challenge for the title next season, Gold said: "It has opened the door.
"It has caused the big clubs, and I thought this at the beginning of the season, to start looking over their shoulders saying 'Wow, who's this Leicester City, who's this West Ham right behind us? What are they doing there? They are not supposed to be there.
"Well we are there, and we are challenging. I think the future of the Premier League will be much more open than in the past.
"Look at Chelsea, they've not done very well this season. Manchester United struggling to get into the top four, this is a new period in the history of the Premier League."
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Report NEP-HIS-2013-09-24This is the archive for NEP-HIS, a report on new working papers in the area of Business, Economic & Financial History. Bernardo Batiz-Lazo issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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- Enrico Spolaore & Romain Wacziarg, 2013. "Long-Term Barriers to Economic Development," Discussion Papers Series, Department of Economics, Tufts University 0775, Department of Economics, Tufts University.
- Satyanath, Shanker & Voigtländer, Nico & Voth, Hans-Joachim, 2013. "Bowling for Fascism: Social Capital and the Rise of the Nazi Party in Weimar Germany: 1919-33," CEPR Discussion Papers 9595, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
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- Domènech Feliu, Jordi, 2013. "Land tenure inequality, harvests, and rural conflict ; evidence from Southern Spain in the 1930s," IFCS - Working Papers in Economic History.WH wp13-06, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Instituto Figuerola.
- Head, Keith & Mayer, Thierry, 2013. "What separates us? Sources of resistance to globalization," CEPR Discussion Papers 9614, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
- Borowiecki, Karol J., 2013. "Agglomeration Economies in Classical Music," Discussion Papers of Business and Economics 13/2013, University of Southern Denmark, Department of Business and Economics.
- Piketty, Thomas & Zucman, Gabriel, 2013. "Capital is Back: Wealth-Income Ratios in Rich Countries, 1700-2010," CEPR Discussion Papers 9588, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
- Caruso, Raul & Petrarca , Ilaria & Ricciuti, Roberto, 2013. "Is there a Diffusion of Military Regimes in Sub-Saharan Africa? Empirical Evidence in the Period 1972-2007," NEPS Working Papers 4/2013, Network of European Peace Scientists.
- Buiter, Willem H. & Rahbari, Ebrahim, 2013. "Why do governments default, and why don't they default more often?," CEPR Discussion Papers 9492, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
- Cristopher Spencer & Paul Temple, 2013. "Standards, Learning and Growth in Britain 1901-2009," School of Economics Discussion Papers 0613, School of Economics, University of Surrey.
- Maixe-Altes, J. Carles & Castro Balaguer, Rafael, 2013. "Structural Change in Distribution Markets in Peripheral Europe: Spanish Food Retailing, 1950-2007," MPRA Paper 49570, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Arthur HENRIOT & Jean-Michel GLACHANT, 2013. "Melting-pots and salad bowls: the current debate on electricity market design for RES integration," RSCAS Working Papers 2013/55, European University Institute.
- Heer, Burkhard & Süssmuth, Bernd, 2013. "Tax bracket creep and its effects on income distribution," Working Papers 123, University of Leipzig, Faculty of Economics and Management Science.
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It's January, the time of year when you once again resolve to lose weight, quit smoking, drink less and recycle more. All worthy personal and altruistic goals. But what about career resolutions? Whether you are happily employed, a disgruntled employee, or out of work positioning yourself for the next great opportunity should be among your top priorities. So make room on your list for the top 5 critical career resolutions you must make regardless of your employment status to give you the best chance of long-term career success:
1. Focus on your personal brand. You are unique. Who you are, how you think, how you project yourself, what you have to offer is what you are selling to an employer. Starting on the outside then looking in – be honest with yourself. Is it time for a make-over? Men, this applies to you, too. From hairstyle to shoes, do you look current, confident and professional? Are you self-aware about how others perceive you? Are you the type of colleague that others want to be around, work with, trust, respect, can count on? That means being solution-oriented, positive, collaborative, collegial and accountable.
2. Update your Internet profile. Is your resume and profile on Linkedin and other social and professional media current? Do you even have a Linkedin profile and know what it is? And that's just the bare minimum today. Many professionals have their own career page and twitter accounts. You've got to work on your profile and get yourself out there…speaking of which…
3. Network, Network, Network. Networking is to the Job search as Location, Location, Location is to the house search. Need more convincing…two-thirds of all job opportunities are never advertised and are filled through networking. Resolve to ask everyone in your network to introduce you to just one new person in the coming year and watch your network and prospects grow accordingly.
4. Stretch yourself. Development never stops. Pick one or two skills that you want to acquire or improve and make a plan with a specific time-frame for achieving that goal. Take a course, pick a mentor, read some books…take ownership and make it happen.
5. Speaking of Ownership... You are the captain of your career. Don't rely on the strengths or weaknesses of others to determine your career success or happiness. Make known what you want and need for career fulfillment and go out and get it. Demonstrate that you deserve it through your actions, hard-work and delivery.
Assume success. Earn the rewards. Good things are more likely to happen more often. Happy 2012.
Gregory Giangrande is Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Dow Jones. He writes a weekly column for the New York Post and Fox News Opinion offering career advice.Watch Giangrande dispense career advice Fridays on "FoxNews.com Live."


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Designed for my story GhostBlade.
GhostBlade: one of the 6 top fighters in this world. First known in the battle of dark mountain--- he took the general's head, in front of 10 thousand armed warriors, no one could stop him.
Thank you all of my friends! So happy to see you guys interested in my story! GhostBlade is now still in preparation, and there will comes the first chapter late this year(I hope!)
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Thank you and happy to hear that! The first chapter is half done, and I'll release it this month, keep an eye on me~
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ANDOVER, Mass. and Munich, Germany – December 9, 2015 – Aras®, the next leader in enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, today announced the release of the Aras Technical Documentation application, which provides a breakthrough in the authoring, visualizing, and publishing of a wide range of product, regulatory, safety, and technical publications. By directly using PLM controlled data, the solution enables faster production of accurate, up to date technical publications like catalogs, maintenance manuals, regulatory filings and training manuals.
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Built on the Aras Innovator® platform, Aras Technical Documentation takes a new approach to simplify the creation and updating of Technical Publications. During the authoring process, the solution uses PLM content directly, which cuts out rewriting and eliminates opportunities for error. Document revisions and engineering change orders automatically trigger updates, improving content accuracy.
Developed in partnership with Orio AB (formerly Saab Original Parts AB), the web-based solution allows many publications to share the same source information in a modular fashion, eliminating data duplication. Document assembly is managed using templates, ensuring publications conform to regulatory requirements, industry standards and corporate formatting.
"Often companies create product catalogs by pulling data from multiple disconnected systems, which is a slow process with many possibilities for errors," said Thomas Kjellberg, Chief Technology Officer, at Orio. "This solution enables a single PLM based engineering and technical publication authoring environment for multi-lingual, multi-program, multi-application and multi-brand requirements, meaning that we're able to produce manuals and catalogs faster, while ensuring product documentation embeds already approved product data."
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Wearing a red t-shirt, kaffiyah and several new Palestinian flag-colored bracelets around her wrist, a twenty-four year old activist from London passionately spoke about her experience as an occupation tourist at a weekly protest of the wall in the West Bank village of Nil'in. In addition to being detained at the airport, she had been arrested at her first demonstration just a week ago, and held by the Israeli police for several hours. At the police station, she moved about freely, blowing smoke in the faces of soldiers, handing out cigarettes to Palestinian prisoners and singing Bob Marley songs. "Some of the soldiers even hit on me," she said. "It was like a movie."
Every summer, hundreds of young international activists travel to Israel and Occupied Territories to stand in solidarity with Palestinians against the Israeli occupation. For the past ten years, the presence of international pro-Palestinian activists has been fairly constant. Since most international activists have no national or religious ties to Israel or Palestine, and stay for relatively short periods of time, some of the more seasoned activists question whether their activism is effective, or functions more like occupation tourism.
To serve the demand of international activists to visit the Occupied Territories, several organizations have emerged to provide travel information, accommodations and training for activists during their stays. While some organizations, like Christians for Peace, focus on several conflicts around the world, other organizations, like the International Solidarity Movement are specifically focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The ISM, which has support groups around the world, provides participants with lodging and a two day training program. After the training, ISM participants spend their week monitoring checkpoints, Palestinian homes and participating in weekly Palestinian-led demonstrations, where participants regularly come into conflict with the Israeli Defense Forces and some have even lost their lives.
The twenty-four-year old activist, who in accordance with ISM protocol had taken an ISM name, Zorro, in order to protect herself from being targeted by Israeli police, dreamed of coming to the Occupied Territories for years. Like most international activists, she was tired of people at home telling her that reading books wasn't enough to have an opinion -- she needed to see and experience the conflict for herself.
Zorro rooting on Palestinians
"I've been a Palestinian activist for nearly ten years. One day, when I was fourteen-years-old, and feeling really disempowered, my sister invited me to this Palestinian protest, and it was the most empowering experience I ever had." Now, two weeks into her trip, Zorro was leading an even fresher ISM participant about the conflict zone.
The London based communications consultant of Muslim descent came to the Occupied Territories to see the conflict for himself. Along with other ISM participants, he ooed and aawed at the IDF's tear gas grenades as they spun across the olive grove towards demonstrators, took pictures of Palestinians throwing rocks with homemade slingshots, and laughed uncomfortably alongside Zorro, who rooted the Palestinians on in a sports match-like style.
At one point, an ISM participant from Italy, the quietest member of the group, gave a Palestinian demonstrator, inundated with tear gas, makeshift medical supplies -- an onion -- which is supposed to soothe the pain. When the Israeli Defense Forces entered the olive grove, Israeli and Palestinian demonstrators started running across the field to escape arrest. Trailing behind, one of the fresh ISM participants said, "Wow, it's like Lord of the Rings out here."
While Palestinian and Israeli activists appreciate international activists' bravery, for some their lack of connection to the conflict and the short amount of time that they spend in the Occupied Territories raises questions about how effective their trips are.
Israeli activist vs. international activists
When asked if international activists are a part of occupation tourism, Joseph Dana, an Israeli-American journalist who has been documenting demonstrations in the Occupied Territories for the past two years said, "I think it's fairly on point."
To illustrate the difference between Palestinian and Israeli activists verses international activists, Dana recalled a recent protest where Palestinian and Israeli activists sat in the shade at the back of the demonstration while international activists passionately protested at the front lines. "I have to ask, 'What are you so angry about? What did these people do to you?" he said. "No offense to the activists -- they are very brave... but they need to remember that the Palestinians are the one's who are protesting, and that they are coming here to support the Palestinians, not to be Palestinians."
Similar to Dana, Bassam Tamini, a Palestinian and leader of the popular resistance in Nebi Saleh, stressed the importance that activists come to support the Palestinians and follow their lead. "Everyone that comes must be able to come without their agenda and accept our decision about which tactics to use -- popular resistance verses a nonviolent resistance -- they must come to support us, not to change us."
However, for Tamini, activists play an essential role in ending the occupation because of the power they have to change the perception of Palestinians abroad. "We believe, that solidarity comes from every place on earth -- we can take it from there and they can send it to us here--because we are asking for peace, not war."
For Tamini, the most important participants at demonstrations are the Israelis. "When the Israelis come they remove the occupation from their thoughts, their mentality -- and this is the most effective. They give us the most power to change."
For Kobi Snitz, a 38-year-old Israeli activist with Anarchists Against the Wall, it's crucial that internationals come and support the popular movement, even if just for a short time. In fact, Kobi credited international activists and the ISM for "leading the Israelis" to join the Palestinian popular movement.
Even though most international activists come for less than a month, a few activists -- like Robin Brown, a 24-year-old climate change activist from London -- stay for several months to gain a more in-depth understanding of the occupation. He had been a member of the ISM in London prior to coming on the trip. "You are more useful when you go back home if you've been here. I don't want anyone to be able to tell me I am a liar or misinformed -- now I'll be able to say I saw myself what was going on here."
International activists shoot conflict zone
According to Brown, the ISM has a very strict focus on not being a neo-colonial movement. "It's the community and the Palestinians that are likely to suffer so it has to be led by them."
However, he also admitted that it's hard to feel that he's contributing. "You want to be useful, but you realize that you're most useful at home." At five months, Brown is currently the ISM's longest staying participant. He plans to return home shortly.
Like Tamini, for Snitz it's important that international activists return to their home countries more informed.
"It's kind of like Birthright, except the big difference is that people who come are motivated by a lot more than a free ticket. They are paying to risk their lives for a cause that many of them have been committed to for years." he said. "Even if someone only comes once, it's a kind of support that will remain on the ground."


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- Newmania said...
It is not the prospect of a hung parliament that is spooking the currency markets
It partly is obviously , you spoil your point with this wishful thinking , I know other countries act in ways that have only the form of democracy but are really managed by centrist elites , but we do not that tradition. If you are you seriously arguing we would better off tracking the Euro you are pretty much on your own and I doubt even Clegg would dare suggest such a ridiculous thing . Did you support the Conservative Party whose efforts so damaged them and dished Europe for the right ? I doubt it .
What we need are low taxes , less regulation and ,sadly , higher unemployment, none of which the left will allow. Otherwise I agree with much of what you say
- 10:03 pm
i agree with newmania about the euro.
unfortunately what is necessary is some pain, all will suffer but to be effective for our economy the public sector will be hurt the most.
the labour mantra about not cutting now and spending more is pure politics and terrible for all of us.
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|The way to see by faith is to
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There are things in the universe we inhabit that we don't fully understand and things we have yet to discover. Where exactly does this leave us? How exactly are we to come to understand anything? The answer: science. Science is the best tool our species has developed to help determine true things from false things. The best thing about science that it is self-correcting: it acknowledges its flaws and makes an effort to correct them.
For many people, they see this as a deep flaw within science, and therefore reject the whole notion that science can help us answer anything. The problem with this view is that the methods of science have been shown time and again to be the only effective method at discovering the nature of reality. Not prayer; not revelation; not divination: nothing other than hard science.
Yes, humans are the conductors that drive science, and are therefore privy to flaws and biases and all of the others things that make us human. Every scientist has their own little pet theory, and will go to the end of the world to defend it. The best part about science is that this person's fellow scientists are in the game of disproving competing theories. It takes a lot for someone to change their mind, especially when they've dedicated their lives to a theory, but to realize that the evidence runs counter to your belief is what any follower of science must do.
A claim should also be falsifiable. This means the claim must be able to the tested to show whether or not it has any merit. If we have no way to show whether or not a claim is true, you are just advocating for something by fiat; mothing more than just wanting to claim it exists. A perfect example is the existence of deities: people claim that we can in no way test whether or not god(s) exist. Well, I'm sorry, if we have no way to testing the claim, how can we know if it's true or not, other than your assertion that it is true?
Philosophy is also an integral part of how we determine truth from falsity. Scientific theories and enterprises must be logically consistent and be able to be defended on philosophical grounds. Is this experiment ethical? What are the limits of science? How do we know if that object or being can actually exist? All these are answered within philosophy, and only through the union of science with philosophy, do we have any hope forward.
This is what makes science and philosophy interesting: it allows you to peer at the line between what is known and what is unknown. Humans have gotten very far. We've outsmarted our fellow hominid species, we've managed to survive and even thrive in climates that would kill most species, and we have built complex societies. Yes, we have a long way to go, from making sure equality is had by all: from world hunger, to making sure we don't destroy the world around us. These may seem like things that are unattainable, but by using the tools given to us by science, and appreciating the acquisition of knowledge for its own sake, we as a species can develop and even solve many of the burdens facing our species today.
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I'm not a huge collector of jigsaw puzzles, but the price was right ($3) so while I'm putting together my "collectibles room" in the new house I thought it might look good on the shelves until something better comes along.
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1. The Committee has considered the instruments set
out in the Annex to this Report and has determined that the special
attention of both Houses does not require to be drawn to any of
2. The Committee draws the special attention of
both Houses to this Order on the ground that it is defectively
drafted in one respect.
3. Article 2 provides that in the Order, unless
the context otherwise requires, the expressions "animal
gathering" and "approved disinfectant" are to have
the meaning ascribed to them in that article. In a memorandum
printed in Appendix 1, the Department for Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs accepts that the italicised words should have been
omitted, since the context nowhere requires a contrary interpretation.
The Committee therefore reports article 2 for defective drafting,
acknowledged by the Department.
4. We were also concerned that the version of the
order which was sent to us for scrutiny contained errors in the
numbering of its first two and last three articles (which were
all numbered "6"). The Department confirms in its memorandum
that neither the signed copy nor the corrected proof copy contain
this error. It does not explain, however, how a wrongly numbered
copy came to be sent to the Committee. We remind Departments
once again of the importance of ensuring that the copies of instruments
sent to the Committee are identical in every way to those laid
before Parliament, which must themselves be certified as true
copies of the instrument as signed.
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both Houses to these Regulations on the ground that they are defectively
drafted in one respect.
6. Regulation 6(1) provides that certain specified
provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990 are to apply for the purpose
of these Regulations and, unless the context otherwise requires,
any reference in them to the Act or Part thereof is to be
construed as a reference to these Regulations. In a further memorandum
printed in Appendix 2, the Food Standards Agency acknowledges
that the italicised words were included in error, since there
is no context in which a different interpretation is required.
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They are, you know.
In fact, I recommend spending a good hour each morning in severe self-criticism, just so that you can listen to their valuable advice.
The best technique for this is, before you put on makeup or brush your hair, get in front of that mirror. Look yourself in the eye and let your inner critics have a field day – telling you how useless, ugly, untalented, ordinary and what a colossal waste of space you are.
Here I am, doing my daily practice of self criticism. As you can see, it has a great effect on my overall level of attractiveness.
Be sure not to write down, or in any way externalise, what they say. That stuff is much better kept inside of you (besides, think of the shame if somebody should ever read it!).
Because, obviously, it's only you that has these negative thoughts about yourself – and what's more, these inner critics are right. Whatever those who admire you may think, it's the Blockmonsters that know the truth about you.
In fact, calling them 'Blockmonsters', is very unfair.
They are darn tootin' useful little things.
They'll stop you from making silly mistakes like thinking you can achieve creative dreams, leave that job you don't like, learn a new art form, connect with new social groups and (heaven forbid) make a living doing something you love.
Once you have completed your session, you should feel sufficiently cut down to size to go out and have a most ordinary day. A day in which you avoid doing anything silly, which may draw attention to yourself. A perfectly normal, acceptable, bumbling-along sort of a day.
Which is exactly the sort of day you want, really.
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Carmelo Anthony played 12 playoff games with a partially torn left shoulder, the Daily News has learned.
An MRI of Anthony's shoulder revealed a partially torn labrum, according to a Knicks source and there is a possibility that Anthony may need surgery. The Knicks are hopeful that the injury will heal on its own and the club has told Anthony to rest for the next three to four weeks at which point he will be re-evaluated.
The Daily News reported on Monday that Anthony was scheduled to have his shoulder examined by team doctors after experiencing chronic pain dating back to April 14th when he originally injured his arm against the Indiana Pacers.
Anthony then re-injured it in Game 5 against the Boston and later reported that he was experiencing the sensation of his arm shoulder popping out of the socket which is common for someone suffering from a torn labrum.
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This is a great dessert recipe that relies on store cupboard ingredients that are shelf stable and last a long time. Whenever I need to make a dessert, the go-to option is these brownies – the only question I need to ask is if there is an egg in the house? Everything else stays in the pantry until needed. Or until you get the munchies and scoff the chocolate chips! No fancy mixers needed, just combine everything in a bowl and bang into the oven – then hey presto! Brownies!
SERVES: Makes 9 large brownies – however many that serves is up to you!
- Self-Raising Flour – 0.5 cup
- Sugar (white or brown)- 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract / Essence – 1 teaspoon
- Cocoa Powder – 0.3 cup
- Eggs – 2
- Melted Butter or Olive Oil – 0.5 cup
- Chocolate Chips – 100g
- Pinch of salt
- If you don't have self raising flour, use plain flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder (not bicarb or baking soda!).
- For the chocolate chips, use one packet of Dr. Oetker Milk Chocolate Chunks.
- Combine Cadburys drinking chocolate into the cocoa powder.
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C and grease brownie tin with oil/butter.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
- Add wet ingredients and mix well.
- Pour batter into tin and bake for 25 minutes.
- Eat.


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A book has been released in America which could severely damage the reputation of financial advisers if it takes off.
Journalist and financial columnist Helaine Olen has released her book Pound Foolish: Exposing the dark side of the personal finance industry, and has received extremes of praise and criticism.
The book is said to expose myths, contradictions and "outright lies" the finance industry has perpetuated.
Four such topics Olen dismissed were:
Advisers have lashed back, questioning Olen's credentials and accusing the book of being a money-making scheme.
"Many of these entertainers, which is what I consider the talk show hosts to be, have never sat across the kitchen table with a husband and wife trying to decide how best to invest their money for: retirement, education, a home or understanding the basics about debt verses assets," said one comment on the book.
However, praise has been just as prominent, with Reuters' opinion editor James Ledbetter saying:
"The world of personal finance is an economic sideshow filled with illusionists, conjurers, and snake-oil salesmen of every stripe. Thankfully, Helaine Olen has spent enough time inside the circus to be able to guide us wisely and wittily through the hall of mirrors—and come out smarter on the other end."
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There is quite a good review of this book in this week's Economist. It is clear that she is attacking those who purport to be advisers but who actually flog product for high commissions. Of course we don't have any of those here.
Hi WPGiven that we have such a different regime here, I don't think so. The Australian Financial Services Industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world; just have a look at how much consumer protection there is!As qualified, professional advisers we need to point out these differences to people.There will always be sharks, no matter what industry you're in. FOFA will certainly "close the gates to the tuna pen" for many of them, but there will always be the minority who try to rort the system for their personal advantage.And as far as Olen is concerned, her credibility took a nose-dive when I read that she wrote a book on how to successfully date people in your working environment . . . . "Never dip your pen in company ink" is what I say!!!
Sorry Mark, the mistake has been rectified. With the book being available worldwide do you think it could have an affect on Australian audiences?
I just worked out with all the money Helaine will make from her book sales she will be able to buy a 1977 Datsun 120Y...!
I haven't read the book, but if the rest of the book is of similar vein to the four myths quoted as examples, she should be commended for writing. Anyone making such foolish statements as those four deserve to be ridiculed.
Look at the facts. Calculate the outcome if one $5 cup of coffee be forgone for 260 work days a year, what is the balance after 20 years, assuming 7% p.a. return from shareholding investments. I remember an employee saying he would kill to have a car like mine. We then worked out the short time in which he could pay cash for my car if he cut out smoking. Saving and sane investing works better than waste. A planner can help with the education, strategy and encouragement.
The "Helaine Olen"of this world have came and have gone but we will be still here looking after clients long after the "Helaine Olen" have gone and thier "book" is only good for a door stop.
"The world of personal finance is an economic sideshow filled with illusionists, conjurers, and snake-oil salesmen of every stripe. Thankfully, Helaine Olen has spent enough time inside the circus to be able to guide us wisely and wittily through the hall of mirrors—and come out smarter on the other end." Well, Mr Ledbetter, your lot are pretty good at feeding off this industry, so your "opinion" is not realy worth taking seriously. And frankly if the "myths" Ms Olen has dismissed is the best she can come up with, the everyone should save themselves their $27 and have a few coffees instead.
A "journalist & financial columnist" reporting the "facts" about the financial services industry - here's a classic example of the pot calling the kettle black. And to quote another time-honoured saying, "people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones". Here's one back at you Helaine - many people believe that journalists try to MAKE the news, rather than REPORT on it, because that's what sells.Every industry has its dark side, but it has to be put into perspective, i.e. what percentage of people are better off having received appropriate financial advice versus those that have been supposedly "ripped off".I'm loath to purchase the book as I really don't want to get embroiled in Olen's self-promotion, but if a copy ever appears across my desk, I'll certainly read it. I would like to know where Olen gets her research from and what percentage of people interviewed she bases her findings on.If it's merely Olen's opinions then, whilst I may not agree with them, she has a right to express them. However, if what she says is emotive, based on scant evidence, then she'll go into the looney basket along with the Mayan predictions.
in any industry you will have genuine people and con men. especially when money is involved. It seems the book implies that all finacial planners are conmen. We could use the same yardstick to journalists, politicians,accountants,lawyers, any profession really. Is that really the world we live in?
'Opinion of *broke* editor James Ledbetter reporting on Helaine Olen's *fear porn*'Bets on Today Tonight picking up this story, prime time tripe for the masses, it's evolution baby.
the four myths visited 1. no credentialled adviser would say that2 define huge $10,000 is huge for some, any saving strategy has merit3 women, like anyone who hasnt had any financial experience, need more time, bad generalisation by Helen 4 education helps make people more informed so teaching the basics would also help, any value in Helen's book, no, it is only her vain attempt to earn money, her own savings plan at the expense of others on the whole provide appropriate meaningful support to clients to enhnace their financial security , like in any box there will always be good and bad, Helen sits where?, lost in the middle
Having just completed some "web surfing" during a lunch break, I found out that there was one really, really important point you forgot to mention in your article about Helaine Olsen . . . .Pound foolish is about the AMERICAN financial services industry.Furthermore, Olen seems to be attacking not financial planners, but the so-called financial gurus; probably not one qualified financial planner amongst them!I'll leave it up to the rest of the readers of this column to work out the differences between the US and Australian financial services industry.
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J-List have just sent me over another batch of the latest products that they have added to their massive range of Japanese snack products. A few weeks ago I reviewed some standard Oreo cookies from Japan, and came to the conclusion that they only slightly differed to the UK and US offerings. Today however, I tried what seems to be an exclusive to Japan product range extension - these Oreo Mini Chocolate Bars.
As you can see below I received both Original and Strawberry variants. Both came in foil bags, in which 12 pieces were contained within. As always with Japanese products the packaging was as ever vibrant, and very striking with their bold lettering and use of bright colours. Below are my thoughts on each variant:
Oreo Original Mini Chocolate Bars:
Although I couldn't read any of the on-pack description I would more than expect it to say something along the lines of 'mini milk chocolate bites with rice cereal and cookie pieces'.
Releasing the pieces from their mini foil wrappers they emanated a sweet, chocolaty, cereal rooted aroma. This immediately set a realistic expectancy for the taste as it was these main elements that came to the fore.
Each piece was a nice size to put in the mouth whole - they were certainly smaller than I expected. The outer layer of solid chocolate was particularly thin, and soon revealed a lighter textured centre. The chocolate substantiated a very enjoyable creamy, cocoa flavour base, though its light texture meant that its melt was quite thin and short lived. The rice cereal and cookies pieces did bring some very welcome sweet biscuit, salty flavour elements to the taste though again these were very short lived in what was very 'a gone before you know it' chocolate bite.
7.3 out of 10
Oreo Strawberry Mini Chocolate Bars:
As you can imagine this offered a vastly similar experience to the Original variant, though there were of course some pretty obvious differences.
Aesthetically some small specs of dried frozen strawberry could be seen amongst the centre of each chocolate. The strawberry element was very much evident in the aroma of each piece, which was noticeably fruity and heightened in terms of its sweetness.
The milk chocolate in this variant offered the same creamy, but short taste. The strawberry element was very forthcoming in its flavours and established some very pleasant bursts of tarty, berry flavours when bitten into. Although this extra flavour dimension was enjoyable at first I felt that in the aftertaste the strawberry left quite an artificial sweet flavour in the mouth, which obviously didn't reflect favourably on the added element.
7.0 out of 10
Overall these were some interesting mini chocolates from the Oreo brand, however I can't help but feel they could have been done that bit better. Both variants (especially the Originals!!) tasted pretty good, it was just the aftertaste and subsequent hunger fufilment where both variants were lacking. I think if your an Oreo fan you would get a lot of satisfaction out of these, though if it is a true chocolate hit your after you might be left a little unfulfilled.


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Tesco Covent Garden has 'serious mouse problem'
A Tesco store in central London has a serious mouse problem, environmental health inspectors have found.
The inspectors found an infestation at Tesco Metro in Covent Garden, along with "dirty conditions".
They have ordered the store to close until a thorough clean-up has taken place and pest control measures have been taken.
A Tesco spokesman said they were "extremely concerned" by the situation.
James Armitage, Westminster Council's food health and safety manager, said: "We treat the big retail companies with exactly the same approach as small High Street traders - where public health is of concern, our action is swift and decisive.
"We can confirm that a serious mouse infestation and dirty conditions were found at the Tesco Metro in Covent Garden and we have closed the premises down until a thorough clean-up has taken place and proper pest control measures have been taken.
"The council is working with the supermarket chain to establish a timetable for the work to take place."
A Tesco spokesman said: "We insist on the highest standards of hygiene in our stores and are extremely concerned by this incident, which we are confident was isolated.
"The Covent Garden store is temporarily closed and we are taking urgent steps to deal with the problem.
"We apologise to our customers for not meeting our own very high standards on this occasion."


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Captain Britain and MI13 #10 (Preview)
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- Story by
- Paul Cornell
- Art by
- Jesse Delperdang and Leonard Kirk
- Colors by
- Brian Reber
- Letters by
- VC - Joe Caramagna
- Cover by
- Stuart Immonen
- Publisher
- Marvel Comics
The king of the vampires is back. As if the hoards of demons that Pete Wisdom let out in order to defeat the Skrulls in
England weren't enough, now DRACULA has entered the scene. What does he want with Spitfire? And how will an election help his cause? You better hope that Captain Britain and the rest of MI13 have a way to defeat him!


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Biologist Jon Amberg has spent the past two years obsessed with fish guts, laboring over a singular challenge: Develop a poison pill that will kill Asian carp and leave other fish unscathed.
Voracious and freakishly resilient, the fish has left a trail of destruction on its decades-long migration up the Mississippi River and into Illinois, seemingly undeterred by the ordinary ammo of invasive-species warfare.
Now, designer drugs and engineered poisons, often called "bio-bullets," have become increasingly popular among scientists trying to create sniper-shot solutions to unyielding problems, from malignant pests in rivers and fields to tumors in human bodies.
"If you look at Asian carp as being kind of like a cancer, we're in essence developing a drug to be able to target it without killing the 'cells' around it," said Amberg, who works for the U.S. Geological Survey in La Crosse, Wis.
Akin to chemotherapy, attempts chemically to control Asian carp today would require dumping thousands of gallons of pesticide into waterways, possibly harming other aquatic life.
By contrast, an Asian carp bio-bullet would theoretically deliver toxins specifically to silver and bighead carp in a digestible micro-size particle, about the width of a human hair. Built to mimic food, the pill would then break apart in the carp's intestine, releasing its lethal load and killing the fish.
If it works, Amberg and his colleagues foresee an arsenal of similarly elegant weapons designed to control the many invasive species that have wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin. Preliminary work already has begun on zebra mussels as well as on fish eggs, which they think may be susceptible to electricity and nano-size silver that would be about a thousand times smaller than the Asian carp micro-particle.
Some experts, however, have questioned whether the targeted strategies will really work.
Environmental groups that have lobbied for physical separation of the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River see it as a red herring, a distraction from a permanent solution to the invasive species problem.
Other scientists also have wondered if the reconfigured toxins might result in unintended environmental consequences. Nano-size silver particles, for instance, have been shown to harm a range of species in laboratory experiments, according to Andrew Maynard, director of the Risk Science Center at the University of Michigan.
"From a technology perspective, this is very inspiring," Maynard said. "But if you are releasing new particles into the environment, there are certain questions that you need to ask: What do they do? Where do they end up? How long do they last?"
Amberg's colleague, Mark Gaikowski, got the idea for an Asian carp poison pill in 2009, after watching a presentation by the company Advanced BioNutrition Corp. about a particle it had created to carry vaccines into salmon.
Perhaps, Gaikowski thought, instead of aiding fish, that same technology could be used to kill Asian carp.
Native to the Yangtze River in China, Asian carp were first found in the Mississippi in the late 1970s after escaping catfish ponds and government fish hatcheries. Since then, the large fish has made itself at home, decimating native fish populations and commercial fishing hubs in Illinois while drifting ever closer to the Great Lakes.
Netting, fishing and electrocution have done little to shrink their numbers, a fact that has even left the scientists tasked with eliminating the carp begrudgingly impressed.
"They are, by far, the most interesting species I have ever worked with," Amberg said. "Their resilience is incredible."
Yet Amberg saw promise in a deadly pill that could work as a kind of miniature Trojan horse, allowing scientists to sneak a toxin into more Asian carp than they had ever been able to reach.
In 2010, Amberg and his colleagues began working with Advanced BioNutrition to develop a strategy using the fish's own digestive system.
They wanted to build a particle that would break apart inside Asian carp but would remain intact if eaten by other fish. To do that, they had to first find something unique in the bowels of the invasive species that could trigger the poison release.
Amberg pondered whether the carp's stomach acid might work, but after slicing into dozens of species of fish bowels and searching the gooey contents, he realized most were too similar. He then focused solely on digestive enzymes, which are proteins that process food, wondering whether those could be used to dismantle the pill.
Two years and hundreds of tests later, Amberg said he and his colleagues have finally found a couple of carp enzymes they think might work. But they must first pursue a host of outstanding questions, including whether those key enzymes will change based on the carp's diet.
Some scientists remain skeptical of the entire enterprise.
Jennifer Sass, a scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council, said that she is not convinced the pill would target only carp because of the similarities in animal digestive systems.
"(It) seems like a lot of scientific arrogance," she said.
Rebecca Klaper, a scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee who studies the impact of contaminants on freshwater species, also questioned how the particle might behave differently when moved from lab to river. She wondered, for example, whether micro-organisms in the environment could tear apart the pill's coating, dispersing the toxin into the water.
"Once you start putting stuff into the environment, it is sort of a black box where you don't know what is going to happen," Klaper said.
Amberg and his team hope to answer some of those questions in the coming months when they start testing the particle in river water. Subsequent studies may include analyzing the impact on birds that eat the dead carp and whether bottom-feeding fish could be affected if the micro-particles settle in riverbeds.


text: GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala will not participate in any military operation against Nicaragua. ''We should not seek confrontations with our brothers in Central America,'' Gen. Oscar Humberto Mejia Victores, Guatemala's chief of state and top military officer, said at a news conference. El Salvador says it has plans to aid Honduras if Nicaraguan soldiers cross the border. ''Nicaraguans don't even have enough to eat,'' Mejia said. ''What sort of aggression can we expect from a government that has a huge arsenal but can't even feed its own people?''


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MT Coast: Experimental Sound Performance
On Thursday June 4 at 7:00pm, experimental sound artist MT Coast will perform a new composition made in response to Sonja Thomsen's exhibition Glowing Wavelengths in Between.
MT Coast is an experimental sound artist from Chicago, IL who uses computers to explore the limits of organic and acoustic sounds by processing field recordings, acoustic instruments and by mimicking organic sounds with software.
This event is free and open to the public.


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362 pages, Figs
The evolutionary history of species is traditionally represented using a rooted phylogenetic tree. However, when reticulate events such as hybridization, horizontal gene transfer or recombination are believed to be involved, phylogenetic networks that can accommodate non-treelike evolution have an important role to play. This book provides the first interdisciplinary overview of phylogenetic networks. Beginning with a concise introduction to both phylogenetic trees and phylogenetic networks, the fundamental concepts and results are then presented for both rooted and unrooted phylogenetic networks.
Current approaches and algorithms available for computing phylogenetic networks from different types of datasets are then discussed, accompanied by examples of their application to real biological datasets. The book also summarises the algorithms used for drawing phylogenetic networks, along with the existing software for their computation and evaluation. All datasets, examples and other additional information and links are available from the book's companion website at www.phylogenetic-networks.org.
Advance praise: 'Networks - rather than just trees - are fast becoming the essential tool for making sense of the complexities of evolution, and conflicting signal[s] in genomic data. Phylogenetic Networks provides a long-overdue exposition of network-based methods, their possible uses, and details on practical software. A detailed and unified treatment of the many different types of networks is complemented by a crisp synopsis of the underlying theory. Numerous example[s] and illustrations make the text easy to follow. This book will further transform the way biologists use genomic data to study evolution. The Tubingen group has led the development of phylogenetic network algorithms, and this book delivers a clear exposition for biologists bewildered by a plethora of recent methods, as well as for bioinformaticians aiming to develop the field further. It is essential reading for any scientist or student seeking to understand how genomic data can be used to represent and study the intricate 'web of life'.' Mike Steel, University of Canterbury 'This textbook, by one of the leaders of the field (Daniel Huson) and his co-authors, provides a mathematically rigorous introduction to one of the most exciting and beautiful research areas in computational biology: phylogenetic networks. The text is clear and provides all the necessary biology background; it should be accessible to graduate students (or upper-division undergraduates) in mathematics, computer science, or statistics.' Tandy Warnow, University of Texas 'This wonderfully accessible book is by far the most thorough and up-to-date treatment of phylogenetic networks about. Many evolutionary processes in nature do not conform to the simple model of phylogenetic trees; examples are hybridizations, symbioses, and lateral gene transfer. The more we probe nature with genomics, the more significant and numerous these examples become, so there is a real need for using networks in phylogenetics. This volume is a must for researchers working with phylogenetic networks. It is for an advanced college audience. Beautifully organized and clearly written, it really fills a void.' Bill Martin, University of Dusseldorf
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Blazers beat Pelicans to stop 4-game skid
NEW ORLEANS -- If anyone could suggest that an NBA team 20 games over .500 was facing a critical regular-season game, this one qualified for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Blazers beat Pelicans to stop 4-game skid
NEW ORLEANS -- If anyone could suggest that an NBA team 20 games over .500 was facing a critical regular-season game, this one qualified for the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Blazers had lost four consecutive games during a disastrous road trip through the Southwest Division, and now they were playing the New Orleans Pelicans without their team leader, All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge, sidelined with a bruised back.
That simply opened things up Friday night for their other All-Star -- point guard Damian Lillard -- who delivered by scoring 16 of his team-high 27 points in the fourth quarter to lift Portland (43-23) to a badly needed 111-103 comeback victory.
"Big plays," Portland coach Terry Stotts said. "He lives for those moments. He was very determined.
"We needed to stop the bleeding. There's no question about that. There was some frustration losing four in a row, but we had played some good basketball during those stretches and just came up short. You got to stem the tide, especially with (Aldridge) and (guard) Mo (Williams) out. That made it even that much more important."
Lillard scored seven consecutive points in 92 seconds to turn a 94-89 deficit into a 96-94 lead. Included in his flurry was a 3-pointer from the left baseline that tied the game at 94 with 4:52 left.
Lillard then gave Portland the lead for good on a reverse layup after beating point guard Brian Roberts on a back-door play. That play came after forward Nicolas Batum, who had 22 points and 18 of his team's 37 rebounds, missed a 3-pointer.
"Coach just kept deciding to put me in ball screens and put me in situations where I could attack, especially late in the game, and my shots started to fall," Lillard said. "I was able to make some plays and get going a little bit."
With the Blazers down 94-89 with 7:26 left, Lillard scored 12 of his team's next 18 points in a 6:12 span to help Portland take a 107-100 lead. The Blazers closed the game with a 22-9 run in the final 5:46.
Batum played the entire second half. His tip-in of Lillard missed layup with 3:45 left put Portland up 98-94. Lillard then scored Portland's final nine points, but Batum played both ends of the court all night.
"When we play small, that's my job to do it," Batum said. "I got this ability to go get rebounds, and that's what I've done the last couple of games, and I want to keep doing it."
Shooting guard Wesley Matthews added 20 for Portland.
The Pelicans (26-39) were led by forward Anthony Davis, who scored a career-high 36 points, his fifth consecutive game of at least 28 points. But the Pelicans could not hold a fourth-quarter lead for the second consecutive home game, allowing Portland 31 points.
"We just have to defend," Davis said. "We can't let them score 30-something points in one quarter. We can't allow that in the fourth. We just have to get stops in crunch-time situations."
Davis was blazing in the third quarter, hitting five mid-range jumpers to lift New Orleans to an 81-80 lead after three. But for the second straight home game, the Pelicans could not hold a fourth-quarter lead.
"The last seven minutes, Damian Lillard put on a show as far as getting to the basket and breaking down our defense," Williams said. "It's not like we're not competing or not playing well. We just haven't played well enough."
NOTES: F LaMarcus Aldridge sat out Friday night's game with lower back contusions after a nasty collision in a 103-90 loss at San Antonio on Wednesday night. Earlier this season, Aldridge sat out five games with a groin strain and the Blazers won four of those. "I think we are up to the challenge," Portland coach Terry Stotts said. "When LaMarcus Aldridge missed some games, we found some ways to win those games. Having that experience gives us some confidence coming in to this." ... Gs Eric Gordon and Tyreke Evans returned to the starting lineup for the Pelicans after both missed a 90-88 loss to Memphis on Wednesday. ... New Orleans coach Monty Williams said he was happy that Blazers C Robin Lopez, who played in New Orleans last season, was performing well. "He spent a lot of time with (assistant coach) Randy Ayers working on his game and his footwork," Williams said. "That was a tough moment for us to let him go."


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Lifeguards for Pool Parties
Are you throwing a pool party for kids or adults and need some help with water safety? Consider hiring an American Red Cross certified lifeguard.
Our swimming mermaid and swimming pirate parties come with one lifeguard for the duration of the mermaid or pirate's presence at the event. If your party will be longer than their time there or if you just want a lifeguard as a solo option we can help!
Please call us at (805) 328-4911 to request a lifeguard.
1 Certified Pool Lifeguard
1 Hour+
Starting at $90/hour plus travel, minimum 1.5 hours.
Recommended Ages
ALL ages.
- Lifeguards are staffed in a ratio of 1 lifeguard : 20 guests. If you will be having guests with special needs or with toddlers then this ratio will be reduced to accommodate them with extra attention.
- Remember to request at least one lifeguard per water attraction (e.g. pool, slip and slide, or other feature with water).
- If your pool or water feature has any physical obstructions that would prevent one person from being able to clearly see the entire pool or location please be sure to request more than one lifeguard.
Wardrobe options
- Non-logo shirt
- Company shirt (standard)
Space Requirements
- Please remove any ride-on toys, inflatable toys, beach balls, or other obstructions from the water before your pool party starts. Such items cause a significant interference to lifeguards in being able to monitor the water.
- Per health and wellness requirements the presence of any accidental fecal release (AFR) in water with swimmers requires an immediate pool closure and contact to your pool service to immediately "shock" or deal with the biohazard that has occurred in the water. Lifeguards are not qualified to deal with AFRs or other pool cleaning related issues that may arise at your event.
- Any parties lasting after sunset must have a pool light turned on in the pool and spa (if applicable) area(s) for the safety of guests.
Southern California including Los Angeles (inc. Hollywood, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Culver City, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Granada Hills, San Fernando Valley, Valley Village, Sepulveda, Mulholland, Coldwater Canyon, Encino, Hidden Hills, Hidden Valley, Universal City, Citywalk, Brentwood, USC, UCLA, CSUN, La Canada Flintridge, Monrovia, Arcadia, Topanga, Century City, Pasadena, Silverlake, North Hollywood, West Hollywood, Bel Aire, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Agoura Hills), Yorba Linda, Ventura County(inc. Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Lost Hills, Lake Sherwood, Oak Park, Ventura, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Point Mugu, Fillmore, Piru, Saticoy, Conejo Valley), Sacramento and surrounding Northern California areas including Napa, Sonoma, Elk Grove, Cameron Park, and more.
Optional Upgrades
- We have complimentary loaner "Puddlejumper" personal floatation devices (PFDs) available for water events for the duration of our lifeguard's working hours.
- Availability is subject to stock in inventory.
- Please request any PFDs when making your reservation.
- PFDs fit children between 30 and 50 pounds.
Special Notes
- Our lifeguards arrive in our company logo t-shirts unless expressly requested.
- Lifeguards cannot guarantee safety at an event - safety is everyone's responsibility
- Any children or adults who cannot swim should never enter a body of water, regardless of if a lifeguard is present or not. It is the host's responsibility to verify the swim ability of any guests present at their event, not the lifeguard's.
- If you will have a lifeguard for a partial duration at a party (e.g. starting or stopping after guests arrive or before they depart) it is highly recommended that you secure any pool or access gate(s) and prohibit guests from entering the water feature until a lifeguard is present.
- If a party lasts more than 4 hours our lifeguards are required to take a state-mandated 30 minute meal break during which time they are removed from duty and will NOT be at their post. During this time it is highly recommended that the pool is cleared of all swimmers and that swimmers are not allowed back in to the water until the lifeguard is back at their post.


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Woo hooo – a whole yard and a half can be added on to the stashbusting report this week. LOL A bunch of Bloomin' Basket Swap blocks were made so that's where that yardage was used. There was more sewing, but as usual nothing finished for me to count it yet. One of these days I hope I'll actually get some of the projects finished so there's a increase in the stashbusting report. A girl can dream!
Here's the Bloomin' Baskets so far. The four on the left I made this morning.
And here's the residual effect on my floor.
I am definitely NOT a tidy paper piecer so just decided to let all the paper trimmings, fabric trimmings and threads pile up on the floor until I was done. Next task – to go get rid of that pile.
I also finished off my first toe up sock last night. And as you can see, made good progress starting on the second one which has a couple inches of the toe done.
I do like the toe up but need to look at some other patterns to see how they are done. I like the provisional crochet cast on but would prefer stockinette stitch toe rather than garter but not sure that will work with the wrap and turn toe shaping. This pair has no difference in number of stitches between the main part of the foot and the ankle/cuff area. The foot is fine since the bottom is stockinette stitch which lets the sock stretch but after the heel is done, it's all the pattern stitch which has virtually no stretch to it. Therefore – it's a bit trickey to slide the cuff area over the heel but I can. I need a sock that increases in stitches over the ankle/cuff or is more stretchy. I actually made these a tad bit longer than I needed and the cuff shorter since I knew it wouldn't be stretchy so easier to get on if it's shorter. But they'll be great for padding around the house in and I'll be looking at some other toe up socks to get some other ideas on adjustments that can be made.
Know of a good simple toe up sock pattern you care to share — NOT made on circulars?


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DVR: #12 Michigan (Wrestling) vs #6 Ohio Live on BTN 6:00pm
I know wrestling isn't a huge point of topic on the board but it is another chance to BEAT OHIO. Tonight #12 Michigan goes to Columbus to take on #6 Ranked Ohio State.
So before watching the Hockey team beat Miami (NTM) you can watch the wrestling team.
Key Matches: Michigan in Bold
133 lb. weight class #16 Zach Stevens (Sr) vs #3 Logan Stieber (Fr)
141 lb. weight class #1 Kellen Russell (Sr) vs #6 Hunter Stieber (Fr)
149 lb. weight class #5 Eric Grajales (So) vs #14 Cam Tessari (Fr)
174 lb. weight class #6 Justin Zeerip (Sr) vs #7 Nick Heflin (So)
285 lb. weight class #8 Ben Apland (Jr) vs #21 Peter Capone (So)
Other weight classes feature good matchups as both teams have roughly the same amount of top 25 ranked wreslers.
If I missed anything or need to amend anything let me know!