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SOURCE: Edwards Lifesciences
January 27, 2014 09:15 ET
IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 27, 2014) - Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, today announced that it has received CE Mark in Europe and is initiating the launch of its most advanced transcatheter aortic valve, the Edwards SAPIEN 3 valve.
The SAPIEN 3 valve builds upon Edwards' decades of experience in the development of tissue heart valves, and the proven benefits of the Edwards SAPIEN valves. The new valve has an outer skirt -- a cuff of fabric surrounding the valve frame -- providing a seal to address paravalvular leak. The effectiveness of this solution is supported by the limited clinical experience1, 2, as detailed in two first-in-human feasibility studies, which demonstrated that significant paravalvular leak was eliminated during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
The SAPIEN 3 valve is the only commercial transcatheter heart valve that can be delivered through a low-profile 14 French expandable sheath (eSheath), which has shown through early clinical experience a low rate of complications1, 2. The valve can be implanted through multiple approaches: transfemoral, transapical or transaortic. Once implanted, the discreet valve anchors in the aortic annulus.
"European physicians have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 valve, and we are very excited to make it available today. It has a unique design intended to provide a simpler procedure, along with fewer post-procedural complications and a faster recovery for patients," said Larry L. Wood, Edwards' corporate vice president, transcatheter heart valves. "Based on our clinical leadership in transcatheter heart valves, we believe the SAPIEN 3 valve's characteristics and procedural refinements have the potential to transform TAVI for both physicians and patients."
In the United States, the Edwards SAPIEN 3 valve is an investigational device being studied in the PARTNER II Trial and is not yet available for sale in the country.
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company partners with clinicians to develop innovative technologies in the areas of structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, enabling them to save and enhance lives. Additional company information can be found at www.edwards.com.
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Mr. Wood's statements and statements regarding the expected launch of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 valve, design features and expected product benefits and procedural outcomes. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by management of the company and are believed to be reasonable, though they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statement.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the roll-out and benefits of the technology to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements based on a number of factors including but not limited to unexpected outcomes after more expanded clinical experience, unexpected changes or delays related to product supply, potentials for unexpected regulatory or quality developments, and customer acceptance. These factors are detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences, the stylized E logo, Edwards SAPIEN, SAPIEN XT, SAPIEN 3, eSheath, PARTNER and PARTNER II are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.
1 Binder RK, Rodés-Cabau J, Wood DA, et al. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With the SAPIEN 3: A New Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valve. J Am Coll Cardiol Intv. 2013;6(3):293-300. doi:10.1016/j.jcin.2012.09.019.
2 Dvir D, Barbanti M, De Larochelliere R, et al. TCT-787 Preliminary Clinical Experience using the SAPIEN 3 device. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62(18_S1):B239. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.1539.
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Newag-owned 6Dg-139 at Jaworzno-Szczakowa on 28 August 2013. Picture by Ingmar Weidig.
In an effort to renew its locomotive fleet, Orlen Group is to modernize and purchase a total of 22 locomotives, operated by group member Orlen KolTrans and Euronaft Trzebinia. The fleet renewal programme is split up in different stages and will take place until 2020. The total investment may be as high as PLN 300 million.
As part of the investment, Orlen KolTrans and Euronaft Trzebinia have ordered the modernization of two SM48/TEM2 locomotives according to the 15D design from Newag. In the process, the locos will be re-equiped with Caterpillar 3512C engines with a power output of 1550kW and meeting Stage IIIa emission legislation. A third locomotive will be modernized according to the 6Dg design and will feature a 708kW engine. The locos will be used at the PKN Orlen refineries in Plock and Trzebinia. Total worth of these contracts is PLN 13 million.

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Summer > Living in Denmark > Residence Permit > Non-EU/EEA Citizens
Citizens of Non-EU/EEA and Non-Nordic Countries
Students who are citizens of other countries than the EU/EEA or Nordic countries need a residence permit to study in Denmark.
Along with your letter of admission from University of Copenhagen, you will receive an application form called ST1 as well as instruction on how to apply for the residence permit. You cannot apply for a residence permit until after you have received the letter of admission and the ST1.
The Application
The application process for a residence permit usually takes a considerable length of time (2-3 months). You should start the application process immediately upon receipt of the letter of admission and the ST1. Contact the Danish consulate or embassy in your country, or affiliated with your country, for information on how to apply for the residence permit. You can usually find the information you need on their websites.
Find a consulate or embassy near you at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Application Fee
When you start your application for the residence permit, you must create a case order ID online and pay a fee according to the guidelines from The Danish Immigration Service.
Please make sure that any possible bank fees in connection with the transfer are added to the amount and not deducted from it. If full payment is not received, your residence permit application will not be processed. It is therefore essential for the processing of your application that you ensure the full amount reaches The Danish Immigration Service.
The embassy or consulate processing your application may have additional fees.
Financial Documentation
The Danish Immigration Authorities require documentation of your ability to support yourself financially during the length of your stay. You must be prepared to provide documentation, for example from your bank, verifying that you have the equivalent of DKK 4,200 per month during your intended stay.
Biometric Features
All non-EU citizens over the age of 18 applying for residence permits under the terms of the Aliens Act must have their biometric features recorded.
- Individuals who submit an application at a Danish embassy or consulate abroad must submit it in person and will have their biometric features recorded at that time.
- Individuals who submit an application at another country's embassy or consulate, such as a Norwegian or Swedish consulate which has agreed to process Danish applications, will be required to have biometric features recorded after arriving in Denmark.
- Individuals who submit their application at the Immigration Service/Agency for Labour Retention and International Recruitment in Denmark will have their biometric features recorded at that time. This only applies to applicants who can enter Denmark legally without a visa or residence permit, i.e. citizens from visa free counties.
Further information about residence cards with biometric features is available from the Danish Immigration Service website "New to Denmark".
Receiving your Residence Permit
If you apply in due time through a consulate or embassy, you will receive a reply from the embassy or consulate prior to your departure. The estimated processing time is 2-3 months. When you have arrived in Copenhagen and have registered with the Danish authorities, you will receive your residence permit (residence card type Z) by mail to your Danish address. The residence card serves as proof that you have been granted a Danish residence permit.
Entering Denmark without a Residence Permit
As a general rule you should apply and receive your residence permit before entering Denmark. Citizens from countries were a visa is required to enter Denmark cannot enter without a visa or residence permit at hand. It is not possible to apply after entering Denmark.
Citizens from specific countries are allowed to enter Denmark without a visa for short term stays (visa exemption). Citizens from those specific countries can enter Denmark under this visa free status and apply for the residence permit in Denmark. This may be relevant for students who live far from a Danish consulate or embassy. Students who live close to a Danish consulate or embassy should apply prior to departing for Denmark. Applying after arrival in Denmark will delay getting registered with the Danish authorities for a CPR number which gives access to a range of services in Denmark. Whenever possible, it is therefore preferable to apply prior to arrival.
Find out if you need a visa prior to departure from the Danish Immigration Service website "New to Denmark".
Contact information and visiting address for the Danish Immigration Service in Copenhagen.
Work Permit
Non-EU/EEA and non-Nordic students are allowed to work in Denmark 15 hours a week from September to May and 37 hours a week from June to August. A permit for this extent of work is automatically granted with the residence permit.
Further information about work regulations is available from the Danish Immigration Service website "New to Denmark".
List of Key Terms
Biometrics: As of May 20 2012, residence permits must contain biometric data on the residence permit holder. The data consists of fingerprints, photo, and signature.
Residence Permit: Foreign citizens must have a residence permit in order to stay in Denmark for a longer period of time. Exemptions are made for citizens of Nordic countries, and special rules apply to citizens of EU/EEA countries.
Residence Card: Once a residence permit has been granted, a residence card is issued as proof of status.
Schengen: The Schengen is a cooperation between a number of European countries on the free movement across borders between the member countries.
ST1: Students must use the ST1 form when applying for a residence permit. The form is issued by University of Copenhagen along with a letter of admission.
Visa: A visa is a permission granted to a foreign citizen allowing the individual to stay in Denmark for a period of time of less than 90 days. When a visa is required it must be obtained before entering Denmark.
Visa Exemption: Citizens from some specific countries are allowed to enter Denmark without a visa. The immigration service website has a list of countries from which citizens are exempt from visa requirements.


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A Bering Sea cruise from the old gold rush town of Nome to the shores of Russia and on to Alaska's southeastern coast promises scenic splendor, fabulous birding and marine mammal viewing, and cultural highlights.
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The Bering Sea region is a treasure-trove of scenic and wildlife wonders. Rushing rivers, sculpted fjords, towering coastal mountains, and volcanic islands stacked with thousands of nesting seabirds characterize this remote and seldom visited corner of the world.
We will take full advantage of the long hours of mid-summer to trace a route across a broad swath of the North Pacific Ocean from Nome in far western Alaska to the shores of Russia's Chukchi Peninsula, and south through the Bering Sea to the Pribilof and Aleutian islands before voyaging along the spectacular Alaska Peninsula.
Traveling aboard the 120-passenger Silver Discoverer, we'll embark in the gold rush town of Nome before cruising to the edge of the Arctic Circle; journey to Provideniya in far eastern Russia; land at the Yup'ik village of Savoonga on St. Lawrence Island; stop at remote Bering Sea islands including the Pribilofs, Hall, and St. Matthew; call at Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Islands; transit the length of the 500-mile-long Alaska Peninsula; witness the natural splendor of Geographic Harbor in Katmai National Park; and visit Kodiak Island, famous for its massive Brown Bears, before concluding in the lovely coastal town of Seward.
At sea we'll watch for specialty birds and marine mammals of the North Pacific including Laysan and Black-footed albatrosses, the very rare Short-tailed Albatross, Mottled Petrel, Red-faced Cormorant, Red-legged Kittiwake, Aleutian Tern, and McKay's Bunting. Voyaging among the Aleutians, Pribilofs, and other outposts, we'll lay eyes on the incredible spectacles of thousands of nesting fulmars, puffins, murres, guillemots, murrelets, and auklets. We'll even have good chances for locating the highly localized Whiskered Auklet. Off the ship, numerous Zodiac excursions around remote islands and spectacular bays may produce sightings of Brown Bear, Northern Fur Seal, Walrus, Sea Otter, and Arctic Fox. On landings we'll experience wet Pacific tundra festooned with wildflowers, visit remote Bering Sea communities, and learn of the rich history of the region's indigenous inhabitants, and the explorers, fur traders, and settlers who came after.
Few trips to the Bering Sea offer as thorough an itinerary as does this one; fewer still provide the strength of a multidisciplined program that VENT requires for such a voyage. This departure, however, with its strong emphases on birds, mammals, scenic highlights, history, and culture, promises pure joy for any type of traveler.
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2 Guns
Despite boasting a couple of headliners who, at one point, might have sported enough gravitas as to pull the masses in to see any feature film, 2 Guns doesn't have a whole lot of draw. The well-worn buddy cop trope gets an interesting makeover with both parties playing undercover agents for independent organizations (Denzel Washington works for the DEA, while Mark Wahlberg is a Naval officer) unaware of the other's affiliation. Throughout, both parties manage performances that invite laughter, with Wahlberg's hybrid of badass and nebbish earning particular favor. But for some reason, the film just can't seem to muster up a full dish of appeal.
Maybe it's because 2 Guns seems to be, and proves to be, a film that sets the bulk of its attention on forwarding the criminal plotline. In this area, 2 Guns offers little in the new. Yes, the dramatic irony that both Washington and Wahlberg are officers of the law, and each under the impression that the other is a bona fide crook, is a twist with some flavor. But too heavily stocked with your standard cop movie tropes - inhabited by drug cartel baddie Edward James Olmos and sociopathic CIA man Bill Paxton - the film crumbles under its decision to take its story too seriously.
When it has fun, though, it has a good deal of it.
The high points of the film are not when Washington and Wahlberg are facing off with their laundry list of enemies - criminals, fellow lawmen, former allies, you name it... nobody likes these guys - but when the mismatched pair tustle verbally with one another.
Washington's Bobby Trench is a smooth, serious, acerbic would-be loner; Wahlberg's blathering Michael Stigman operates at peak energy and volume, wearing his lust for attention and friendship on his sleeve as he works tirelessly to win over his target/partner. Their chemistry, while nothing unprecedented in the buddy cop genre, is endearing, helping to pass the hour-and-a-half occupied by 2 Guns with just enough chuckles.
So if you're already there, having wandered accidentally into the wrong theater or affixed against your will to a diehard Denzel fan's idea of a perfect night out, buck up - the comedic scenes will get you through it. But if you're on the fence, they're not quite worth heading out to the theater for.
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Although the news of the BlackBerry Z30 arriving on Rogers is being celebrated, Rogers customers in the CrackBerry Forums have now started to report voice service interruptions on their devices.
To be clear, this isn't a BlackBerry only issue as Rogers is now reporting voice service interruptions affecting wireless customers in Ontario and Quebec though it may be further widespread than that as even Kevin can't make calls in Manitoba.
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He was a medic, but also manned the radio room late nights, as part of the 24-7 operations offshore eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
About once a week, crew members might get a chance at the radio to talk with loved ones at home. They weren't to be left alone, Major said, so he found himself privy to little joys and horrors — personal ups and downs in the lives of his fellow crewmen.
He hadn't worked a rig before, he told The Telegram Monday. And as a medic, he recalls aiding a man whose hand was cut clean through, another with a badly broken leg and some 40 people hit with food poisoning after a dinner meal gone horribly wrong.
Apart from the radio and the clinic, he helped settle newcomers into the rig's living quarters, loaned books from a personal stash (with the odd Playboy circulating) and acted as a liaison between management and the locals aboard.
He knew the crew well. And he took pictures on occasion. He's hoping his donated collection of photos to The Rooms, with a few showing smiling faces and men at ease, will help everyone to remember the individuals who died when the rig was lost.
"(People) should think about the people who died, who they were," he said.
His own last day aboard was Feb. 11, 1982. He was flown home after his regular shift.
A few days later, on Feb. 15, the Ocean Ranger was reporting listing by 1 a.m. Minutes after, mayday calls went out. Before 2 a.m., a transmission reported crew heading to lifeboat stations.
At home, Major awoke to the news.
All of the 84 men who were on the rig at the time were killed.
Major was called from his home in Dunville to St. John's, where he was sent to a building on the waterfront to help identify bodies that were being found and brought in.
[One of N.L.'s most tragic stories is still being told 35 years on]
Boats came with one or two bodies at a time, bringing them into the makeshift morgue. Over the course of two days, 22 of the deceased were found.
"It was gruesome," Major said, recalling leaving the location for a couple of hours to rest at a hotel, only to be called back again. "You had companies down there. Men were hurt, crying some, some were upset and you had to deal with that."
Along with his pictures, he has provided The Rooms with the crew list he was working from at the time. It shows highlighted names — people he personally identified. There are also notes on the pages, about family members who were contacted and were on their way.
[Photos bring back sad memories for former Telegram photographer]
The list is a reminder of the reach of the disaster. One name is an engineer from Mount Pearl, others a crane operator from Arnold's Cove, a medic from Norris Point — just some of the hometowns (56 men were from this province). There were also men from other parts of Canada and the United Stated, including a derrickman from Connecticut and a driller from Louisiana, to name two.
In the days following, a great deal of time was required to return bodies to their homes and families, Major said.
He was called on to testify at the inquiry that followed. The process was not easy, but he said he has seen the value in the end, given the final report's note of the need for improvements in offshore safety standards and in safety training. He is pleased far greater requirements are in place today.
After his time on the rig, Major went to work for the Canadian Coast Guard.
Asked why he is now donating his photos from the Ocean Ranger to the provincial archives, his answer was simple. They were just sitting on a dresser.
"If I died tomorrow, someone might throw them in the garbage," he said.
His photos will join another collection relatively new to the archives, taken by David Boutcher, another rig worker. Boutcher was killed in the Ocean Ranger disaster. His mother donated the photos in 2015.
Who's that?
Where's that?
Together, two collections donated to The Rooms include about 100 personal photos
from the Ocean Ranger, with provincial archivists still trying to identify some
of the men pictured. After reaching out directly to families, the archivists are now asking anyone who might help with the identifications, or who might offer some context to the images, to spare the time for a look.
The manager of collections and projects at The Rooms, Larry Dohey said anyone can drop by The Rooms to see the pictures on request.


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The names Steve Dimitry and Sullivan "Heels" Gelet mean an indescribable amount to area softball.
Their histories began to intertwine in the 70s, when Gelet nagged Dimitry for a number of years to play for him. Dimitry eventually did, and played under Gelet for a number of successful teams throughout the 80s, where they forged a strong bond.
"His team's like family to me," Dimitry said. "We had 12 guys for I don't know how many years and we're still close friends. It's really unique."
It's only fitting that when Gelet steps down as District 14 Montgomery County Commissioner and as the Norristown League Director, he will pass the reins to Dimitry.
In addition to being commissioner of District 14 and League Director, he's been elected into the ASA of Pennsylvania Hall of Fame as a manager and administrator. He's also in the Montgomery County Coaches' Hall of Fame for his volunteer work for softball within the community.
While Gelet's titles are extensive, the road to his accomplishments was forged out of happenstance and necessity more than anything else.
"When I got out the Navy in 1954," Gelet said, "I just started out playing. Then from playing, somebody needed a manager, so I started managing."
"Then," Gelet continued, "somebody needed to start running the league, so I started running the league in 1980."
In addition to playing under Gelet, Dimitry has also served as a player representative for the league, as well as his current Deputy Commissioner of District 14 title, making him a natural fit for the job once Gelet decides to step down.
"Probably the late 90s, I guess," Dimitry said of when he realized that being commissioner of District 14 was something that was in his future. "I just kept going and got more involved. I met a lot of people. I enjoy it."
"His knowledge is the biggest thing," Gelet said of the strengths that Dimitry will have during his eventual tenure as Commissioner of District 14. "He can sit and mention records from the 1930s. Nobody in the world is as knowledgeable as he is about local and national softball. To me he's an asset."
The biggest thing that Dimitry has learned from Gelet is being humble while being in charge.
"He was a player, and I was a player," Dimitry said. Gelet picked up from a Dimitry pause and added, "We treat everybody the way we'd want to be treated; not as superiors, but as equals."
"People respect it, I think," Dimitry continued. "It goes a long way."
Dimitry doesn't plan to make many ripples to the status quo during his tenure. Both Gelet and Dimitry agree that separating the playoffs appropriately based on division was one of the most significant changes that Gelet made, and Dimitry sees that as the most important thing to maintain moving forward.
"A team could take second place in the C division, and they could get destroyed in the playoff game," Dimitry said. "The first thing (Gelet) did was make three separate playoffs, that way you get to win your own league, and make it something to be proud of."
Also among the most important things that Gelet did during his tenure is learn to adapt to the league's divisional needs, keeping the divisions of teams fair in terms of the level of play.
"The hardest part is keeping it even," Dimitry said. "He's gone from three divisions to sometimes five divisions, depending on how many teams we had in the league."
"That's what we see continuing," Gelet added. "I don't see having any problems."
"Another thing," Dimitry said of something else that they've worked to improve "is getting younger kids up into the higher divisions. Before, you basically had to know somebody to play in a higher league. If you didn't know anybody, you didn't get a shot to play no matter how good you were."
Neither of the men knows when Gelet will decide to hang up his spikes, but they both feel that they'll be ready and that the league won't have any problems weathering the change.
"As for stepping down," Dimitry said of the remaining length of Gelet's tenure, "honestly, there is no time table. The district commissioner job is his for as long as he wants it. He has earned that right."
"When the time comes, it won't be planned," Dimitry continued. "He'll wake up one day and say 'Kid, I think I've had enough. It will be as simple as that."
"People just love to come down and play," Gelet said. "It's going to continue that way when I'm gone and when (Dimitry's) gone. It's just the way it is."
"Norristown softball is like family," Dimitry later said. "Heels is the one that created that atmosphere. I have extremely big shoes to fill."


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Mývatn Waterfalls and more
Photos: August 10-11, 2014
Our day started with a visit to waterfalls. The weather was bleak, foggy with off and on rain. Selfoss is a picturesque waterfall, curving from bank to bank.
Detifoss, a little further along the river, thunders down. Its bottom can't be seen but its force can be heard. Great plumes of water droplets leap up. It was hard to know if it was raining or if the droplets were showering us.
Lake Mývatn is teeming with water fowl. No sailing is allowed on the lake during breeding season. And the lake and its shores are dotted with pseudocraters. These small islands and hills by the water have indentations like craters, but they were formed by steam explosions when lava met water.
A great variety of ducks can be seen.
Around parts of the lake are interesting lava formations.
More photos: Iceland and Faroe Island album
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Walking on Another Planet
Photos: August 9, 2014
A stop at Hveraröndor Hverir is like arriving on another planet. Nothing seems familiar. Much of the area is too hot to walk on. Visitors have to stick to the paths.
Steam gushes out of fumaroles. The wind sends its plume over the area.
The mountain, Námaskarð, steam coming out of its fissures, is a backdrop to this otherworldly terrain.
Mudpots burble up.
Minerals leave traces of unusual colours on the ground. The smell of sulphur hovers.
Amidst all this boiling it is odd to look up and see snow on a mountain in the distance.
More pictures at : Iceland and Faroe Islands
Friday, August 29, 2014
Northern Iceland
Photos: August 9, 2014
The northern part of Iceland is more mountainous than the southern coast. Mountains seemed to go on forever, many with snow tops.
Iceland has magnificent waterfalls - this is just one of the small ones: Geitafoss.
Lake Mývatn has arms reaching in all directions. The views everywhere are extraordinary, with glaciers in the distance, volcanic mountains (dormant at the moment) and a profusion of water fowl.
We went to Dimmuborgir where the lava formations are fascinating. In Iceland at Christmas there are 12 Santas. They come to Dimmuborgir one day at a time. http://www.iceland.is/the-big-picture/news/celebrating-christmas-with-13-trolls/7916/ And after Christmas they each leave - one day each. Some say that Dimmuborgir was formed by lava hitting a lake bed, cooling and then the trapped surface water was forced through steam vents creating these odd shapes. Others say that the trolls were playing and didn't notice that the sun was about to rise and they were all turned into stone.
This formation is known as The Church. You can walk right into the "chapel" under the arch.
We climbed Hverfell, a dormant volcano. From a North Iceland site: "Hverfell has a large, circular explosion crater, about 140 metres deep and with a diameter of 1,000 metres. Hverfell is one of Iceland's most beautiful and symmetrical explosion craters, besides being one of the largest of its kind in the world. It is considered certain that the crater was created during a volcanic explosion, and its age is estimated to be around 2800 - 2900 years."
The whole mountain feels like walking on pebbles. Nothing grows here.
More photos at: Iceland and Faroe Islands album
Thursday, August 28, 2014
North Streymoy - Faroe Islands
Photos: August 7, 2014
Everywhere we looked in the Faroe Islands there were steep hills, cascades of water and sheep on the slopes - not big flocks, but a few here and there. They seem to be able to climb the steepest slopes.
We went on a tour of the northern part of Streymoy, stopping here and there to admire the views. We stopped near a lake and one of the travellers went down to the shore. Suddenly, as if an announcement went out, the swans swam towards him; the sheep nearby headed his way; then the sheep on the hillsides came dashing down the slopes.
I guess they were hoping for a handout, but it was just a photo op. Sheep (as in Iceland) come in a variety of colours. They graze on the hills all summer and are rounded up in October. We were told that people collect their slaughtered lambs and hang them to dry in a shed. They are eaten at Christmas (the smell is supposedly quite strong). You can read about it here.
Like Iceland, most of the Faroe Islands is treeless which allows for long vistas.
We took a boat trip along the bird cliffs near Vestmanna. The cliffs towered over us. As much of the rock is basalt, a fairly soft rock, it has been carved by the sea, leaving caves, arches and other interesting rock formations.
Our boat went through arches, around sea stacks. Many birds nest on the cliffs.
Through an arch (you can see the poles at the back of the boat).
It was impossible to photograph to the top of the cliffs - they rose over 800 metres.
Back to Vestmanna. The village perches on a hill. Nearby there are pipes coming down from the top of the mountains. Water is diverted through them turning turbines inside to generate power. More and more the Faroe Islands are using natural sources of power: hydro-electric power and windmills. With only about 50,000 people, the power demands are not that substantial.
More photos: Iceland and Faroe Islands album
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Torshávn in the Faroe Islands
Photos August 5 - 6, 2014
We spent a delightful few days in the Faroe Islands, mainly in Torshávn on the island of Streymoy. The population is less than 20,000.
It is possible that the first settlers were Irish hermits (and I presume other people or they would have died out). The Vikings were next and they established a parliament "Thing" as early as 850CE. The sod roofed houses you see at the end of the Tinganes peninsula is about where it was located.
There are a number of sod-roofed houses in the Faroe Islands - both historical and modern. The dark wood houses above were for the working class people.
The red coloured houses were owned by the merchants and shipping magnates. This area, while no longer the place where parliament actually sits, is still home to many offices of members of the parliament.
The islands are close to each other and are connected by bridges and tunnels. To get from the airport (on Vágar) we went through a 7km tunnel under the ocean to Streymoy.
These horses were in a field around the corner from the house where we stayed (I love the eyelashes). In another field were sheep. Sheep seem to be everywhere on the hills - small groups not large flocks.
And once again I was impressed with the amount of public art.
More photos at: Iceland and Faroe Islands album
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Photos: August 3, 2014
I think people either love or hate this church. Outside (just shows how one brings oneself to interpreting things) reminds me of organs pipes. I read somewhere that it is supposed to represent basalt columns such as we saw near Vik. Leif Eriksson stands outside the church - that famous Icelander who first set foot on North American soil.
We kept running into the Leif Eriksson story - first in Eyrarbakki Bjarni Herjólfsson was from. He sold his boat to Leif who then sailed to North America in it and briefly established a settlement there. Later in our trip we went to the farm of Erik the Red, the father of Leif and saw the area where he was born.
There is something very uplifting, being in a building with high ceilings and tall windows. The eyes are drawn upward. And I like the simplicity of Lutheran churches. You can find out more about the church here.
Photos: August 3, 2014
I think people either love or hate this church. Outside (just shows how one brings oneself to interpreting things) reminds me of organs pipes. I read somewhere that it is supposed to represent basalt columns such as we saw near Vik. Leif Eriksson stands outside the church - that famous Icelander who first set foot on North American soil.
We kept running into the Leif Eriksson story - first in Eyrarbakki Bjarni Herjólfsson was from. He sold his boat to Leif who then sailed to North America in it and briefly established a settlement there. Later in our trip we went to the farm of Erik the Red, the father of Leif and saw the area where he was born.
There is something very uplifting, being in a building with high ceilings and tall windows. The eyes are drawn upward. And I like the simplicity of Lutheran churches. You can find out more about the church here.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Back to Reykjavik
Photos: August 4, 2014
Parts of Laugervegur are pedestrian only. These colourful bikes block off the car traffic.
We walked a lot - through many areas of Reykjavik. There is a pond with lots of waterfowl - and lots of reflections
The Icelandic people are mainly Lutheran - churches tend to be simple inside.
I always appreciate a city with lots of public art. I was impressed by the number of sculptures I passed. Some look a little depressed.
And this one, the unknown bureaucrat gives a whole new meaning to blockhead.
Architecture is simple - clean lines, not a lot of embellishment.
And sometimes it is very colourful.
For more photographs: Iceland album
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Tectonic Plates
Photos: August 3, 2014
This wall of rock is the end of the North American Plate. We were in Þingvellir, a place that is important both for the geology and the history. It was here that the first "parliament" met and continued to meet until the late 1700s: the Alþing. The valley sits between the North American and Eurasian plates.
You can find out much more about the history at this site. I´ve been reading Nyall´s saga and the yearly trek to the Alþing features prominently.
It is possible that legal decisions were pronounced where this flagpole stands.
The lake, Þingvallavatn, has a wide variety of vegetation and invertebrates.
When you look out, there are mountains in every direction. They are dormant volcanoes. Who knows when they will once again become active. You can follow Iceland's many daily earthquakes and volcanic activity at http://en.vedur.is/earthquakes-and-volcanism/earthquakes
In addition to fish in the lake, there are geese on its shores.
More Iceland photos at: Iceland album
Friday, August 22, 2014
Puffins Rocks and More
Photos: August 2, 2014
My original notion was not more than five photos from each day. But each day brought such beauty, such surprises, that I have not been able to stick to that. We spent part of the morning at Dyrhóleay where it is easy to watch the puffins. They nest on the cliffs, including on the sea stacks.
They are constantly taking off to find food and landing with their bright orange feet reaching out as if putting on the brakes.
The sand in the area is black. Water has carved out caves in the basalt. You can walk along the beach, in and out of caves.
A little farther along we stopped at Reynisfjara where the basalt columns look like a giant pipe organ. The textures in the nearby rock are fascinating.
And farther up the cliffs - more puffins.
Reynesdrangar - a sea stack out in the water. Incredible beauty everywhere we looked.
More photos can be found at: Iceland Album on flickr
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E101: English 9
In this course, close reading strategies are embedded in the standard grade 9 curriculum. Students will explore how characters and people form their identities. Through their studies, students will develop reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills. They will expand their reading skills by learning how to make inferences, ask questions, and annotate texts from a variety of genres. Students will learn concepts and strategies to increase their comprehension. They will complete all stages of the writing process, practice Standard English conventions, and demonstrate their mastery through a variety of assessments. Students will document and evaluate their progress as writers by maintaining an English Language Arts portfolio. Required Course Texts: Romeo and Juliet; a full length (at least one of: To Kill a Mockingbird, Lord of the Flies, The Odyssey, Catcher in the Rye); assorted poetry, nonfiction, and short stories. Length: Year; Credits: 20 (10 distributional)
E201: English 10
This is a yearlong course which will meet every day. In this course, students will explore the following questions: Who has power? What choices do people make when they have power, and when they do not have power? Students will study texts in depth and will write extensively to develop analytical, research and critical thinking skills. They will further develop their independence as writers by crafting original thesis statements, supported by embedded quotations and other relevant examples. They will complete all five stages of the writing process, refine their use of standard English conventions, and demonstrate their learning by completing writing benchmark assignments. They will document their progress as writers, readers, and thinkers in their English Language Arts portfolios. Vocabulary, grammar, and MCAS preparation instruction will be integrated throughout the course. Required Course Texts: Things Fall Apart, Othello or Macbeth, and assorted poetry, nonfiction, and short stories. Teachers may also choose to teach a second novel or novella. Length: Year; Credits: 20; Prerequisite: English 9
E301: English 11
In this course, students will explore the American experience by reading and analyzing the works of notable American authors. Through a variety of genres including poetry, short stories, fiction, nonfiction, and drama, students will explore the following themes: individual freedom and the questfor the American dream; the conflict between conscience and conformity; class and alienation; and oppression in America. Students will continue to develop their critical reading skills and express their ideas in writing. They will refine their voice, style, and purpose as writers. They will also be expected to complete the American Authors research project. Students willcontinue to document and evaluate their evolving skills as readers, writers, and thinkers by updating their English Language Arts portfolios. Teachers will integrate instruction of vocabulary, Standard English conventions, and SAT preparation throughout the course. Required Course Texts: The Great Gatsby, a play (usually The Crucible or A Raisin in the Sun), and assorted poetry, nonfiction, and short stories. Length: One Semester; Credits: 10; Grades 11, 12; Prerequisites: English 9 and 10
E401: English 12
In this course students will explore current social issues of importance in American society. The course will explore the following: justice and injustice, education and power, and conscience and conflict. Students will continue to expand their reading and writing skills and demonstrate their deeper understanding by producing and presenting a final product based on their synthesis of the complexities of the social issues introduced in the class. Length: One Semester; Credits: 10; Grades 12; Prerequisites: English 9, 10, 11


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November 15, 2016
By Karisse Hendrick, Editor-at-Large, CardNotPresent.com
Gift cards have become the go-to holiday choice for the hard-to-shop-for family member or co-worker. E-gift cards that can be purchased, sent and redeemed immediately—increasingly on mobile devices—are even more convenient than traditional plastic gift cards. Unfortunately, fraud on e-gift cards may be more difficult to detect. If you prepare for the incoming storm of e-gift card orders and create a game plan to identify and prevent fraud, however, you may prevent a January chargeback hangover.
Understanding the Problem
According to Giftcards.com, electronic digital gift cards are the fastest-growing segment of the gift card industry, growing 29 percent annually. They are expected to make up 7 percent of the overall gift-card market by the end of 2016, accounting for more than $10 billion in sales, according to CEB/Tower Group. But, as popular as they are with consumers, they are just as popular to fraudsters. E-gifts are instant, no shipping address is needed, they can be easily transferred to others and there is demand for them in the secondary market, making them easy to monetize. With over 97 percent of all major retailers and restaurants selling their gift cards online, no company or vertical is immune to online gift card fraud.
According to a report by payments processor ACI Worldwide, across hundreds of millions of transactions, electronic gift cards have the highest fraud attempt rates of all products sold by their merchants. Between Black Friday and Christmas in 2015, 9.5 percent of all online fraud attempts were on downloadable e-gift cards. With so many holiday orders appearing risky because the shipping address does not match the billing address more often than normal, the risk of canceling a legitimate order, prompting a lost sale and unhappy customer, is greater than at any other time of year.
The Secondary Market Factor
Several secondary markets have emerged in the last few years enabling consumers to buy and sell gift cards at a discount. Some of these sites buy cards directly from consumers and resell them. Others take the form of online classifieds or auctions. Reseller sites pay sellers and charge buyers set rates for each brand that they sell. Online classified and auction sites allow sellers to set their own price which can carry deep discounts, depending on the popularity and availability of each card.
These sites enable consumers to sell gift cards from retailers at which they won't shop, while allowing others to get a good deal on a card from their favorite store or where they are planning to make a large purchase. Having gift cards in the hands of brand-loyal consumers who will likely provide lift can be a benefit to retailers. But, a site full of willing buyers is just as attractive to fraudsters looking to monetize their ill-gotten e-gift card codes as shoppers looking for a deal. The secondary market has directly influenced fraudulent purchase attempts at several high profile retailers, according to Mark Michelon, vice president of global client services at Accertify.
"In looking at cards purchased for resale, when customer demand for a specific gift card brand rises, the fraud will go up," Michelon says. "We also see high-dollar purchase attempts that we believe are specifically to be sold on the secondary market."
Beyond providing an easy way to monetize fraudulently purchased gift cards, secondary markets pose an equally challenging issue for merchants. When a fraudsters uses stolen credentials to buy a gift card and the victim files a chargeback or reports it as confirmed fraud, the merchant usually retracts the remaining funds on the card to mitigate the loss. If the fraudster has sold the card to a secondary-market site to monetize his theft, chances are that the value of the card will not be there when the legitimate buyer visits the secondary site (which is now the merchant of record) and buys the card. With funds no longer available on the card, many consumers assume it's the retailer whose name is on the gift card that must guarantee the funds on the card. It can get even more complicated when the fraudulently purchased gift card in question was purchased as a gift, adding a third "customer": the fraudster, the secondary market buyer and the gift recipient. Many merchants are reporting this has become a customer service problem, as well as a brand issue and different merchants handle it in different ways.
Some reseller sites have a 60-day guarantee on gift card funds. In these cases, they may issue refunds once an incident has been reported and they research the situation. If the site does not offer a guarantee, consumers can attempt to obtain their funds via a chargeback to the merchant that sold the gift card. According to the chargeback rules, only the merchant of record is required to repay the consumer for the purchase of a gift card that has been frozen. If a consumer purchased a gift card directly from a fraudster via a classified ad or online auction site, those funds most likely will not be able to be recouped.
Regardless of the legal liability, consumers will place the blame on the merchant that issued the gift card. So, while merchants are not required to re-issue funds on cards sold by a secondary source, some find it necessary to preserve the perception of their brand, especially if a cardholder threatens to post their complaint on social media. Understanding the card brands' rules on these situations and how these secondary markets handle cases of fraud can help your team create a process for when these incidents occur. Having a plan of action for customer service and the fraud team in these instances will greatly reduce any uncertainty and drama that handling these cases as one-offs can cause. Consistency and communication to the consumer that purchased the cards are key in these situations.
Identifying E-Gift Card Fraud
Merchants report two main methods of fraud targeting e-gift cards: standard credit card fraud and account takeovers. These methods are not unique to gift cards, but they can be more successful there. Standard credit card indicators of fraud include nonsensical e-mail addresses, purchaser or recipient names (ex. firstname.lastname@example.com, kjlkyudsv yugwmpal), the same purchaser and recipient name and e-mails, multiple purchase attempts on the same device ID, multiple failed purchase attempts prior to successful authorization or not customizing the gift message. Additionally, Michelon adds that Accertify has "seen fraudsters becoming more aggressive towards gift card purchases as well as all digital delivery services (with instant delivery and no shipping address required). We have seen fraudsters use the e-mail address of the legitimate cardholder to pass e-mail validation tools and hope they can drain the gift card funds or transfer the digital product before the cardholder notices the merchant e-mail confirming the purchase."
Account takeovers using the log-in and password of a legitimate user to access their accounts enable fraudsters to bypass many standard fraud tools. Merchants that have stored value gift cards attached to customer accounts are especially susceptible because fraudsters can transfer that value to an account created by the fraudster or simply change the email address and send themselves the value in an e-gift card. In May 2015, a journalist uncovered this very situation in the Starbucks mobile app.
Account takeover attempts can be identified by tracking the number of log-in attempts on an account or when the billing information or e-mail address is changed on an account log in. It's also a possibility when purchase behavior is occurring faster than can be performed by a human, when log-ins are originating from devices and locations inconsistent with the legitimate consumer's history and when purchases are not consistent with a user's previous activity. Assigning risk score to these suspicious behavior characteristics as well as studying past fraudulent orders on gift cards on your site will help to gain visibility into this behavior.
Applying Best Practices to Prevent e-Gift Card Fraud
Knowing what to look for is the first step in preventing any kind of online fraud. Studying transactions marked as "confirmed fraud" as well as the purchases that resulted in fraudulent chargebacks can provide a wealth of information that can prevent future losses. One of the biggest challenges for merchants is when a gift card program was added after establishing fraud prevention systems, or if gift card sales don't automatically feed into a fraud management system. Also, not all payment methods or channels flow through the same system. Purchases made via alternate payment methods or through the mobile channel may not be assessed for fraud the same way. If there is a point of entry with less fraud prevention rigor, it won't take long for the fraudsters to find it.
Requiring gift card purchases to go through the same process as all other transactions is an important step towards fraud prevention. However, it is important to have separate rules apply to these transactions, as well as their own queue. This allows specific rules to be applied to gift card transactions that may not apply to traditional products and for manual reviewers to prioritize orders that may need to be reviewed, as most e-gift card orders have been delivered to the recipient prior to being manually reviewed. Optimally, your system should include a way to suspend e-gift card codes from being delivered if the order is flagged for manual review.
Because e-gift cards feature instant delivery and have a high risk of fraud, it may make sense to assign more senior risk analysts to the gift card queue. This will lend consistency and expertise to fraud decisions on e-gift cards, maximizing the ability to cancel these transactions, while minimizing the risk of canceling legitimate transactions that may look risky. Scheduling an hour meeting once a week for these analysts to share specific tactics, risky identifiers and patterns they're observing can add to this consistency. Remembering that e-gift cards are essentially like cash can make monitoring and canceling fraudulent gift card purchases a priority for the business and the review analysts.
Additionally, Michelon stresses the importance of having a system that can track gift card activity "from time of purchase to time of redemption," allowing merchants visibility into activity that is fairly typical for legitimate customers, which makes outlying behavior to stand out. "If a customer buys a gift card today and redeems the gift card today, that may look more suspicious, especially when most e-card purchases during the holiday season will not be given to the recipient until the holidays," Michelon adds that another behavior that is common among fraudsters specializing in gift cards is to transfer the funds from the original gift card number that was purchased to several cards until they feel they have masked the funds enough to resell the card. "It's important to have visibility into the transfer history without it being a manual process to track each transfer, in order to quickly pull the fund off the final gift card once it's identified as fraud."
Knowing a storm may be coming can provide an opportunity to prepare. With the holidays quickly approaching, establishing a clear plan and process for identifying and preventing fraudulent gift cards while reducing the impact to legitimate gift-buyers should be a priority for any business selling gift cards online. Creating policies and processes while working with the customer service team will eliminate a lot of headaches, especially in January, when many recipients start to redeem their gift cards. Ultimately gift cards provide a large stream of revenue for businesses, can lead to new customers and create sales throughout the year, but knowing the risk to the company and creating a strategy to protect the revenue will lead to a less stressful January when fraud chargeback notices start coming in.


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Transforming communities through leadership development: a pan-African example
Bolden, Richard
Kirk, Philip
University of Exeter; University of the West of England
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Recent theories of leadership have shifted emphasis from the traits and behaviours of "leaders" to the social and contextual processes of "leadership". Despite this, however, much leadership development remains firmly focussed on the individual leader rather than the social context of leadership. In this paper we will draw on our experiences of researching a pan-African leadership development initiative to explore the manner in which individuals can be encouraged to use their learning to facilitate social change within their communities. We identify a number of levels at which the programme seems to be having an impact (self, family, work, community and society) and argue that this programme differs from more traditional interventions by the manner in which it encourages participants to reconsider and debate their sense of identity, to engage in collaborative action with those around them, and to facilitate a process of social construction that helps redefine community values and purpose. We conclude by proposing a theoretical model of how initiatives such as this can act as a catalyst for social change by offering a means by which participants and members of their communities can engage in the processes of seeing, walking and talking together.
Conference paper, British Academy of Management Conference, Belfast, 12-14 September 2006


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Guinness Premiership: The Final RoundApril 24, 2009
Tomorrow afternoon sees the climax of the regular Guinness Premiership season, and there is still plenty to play for in most corners of the country.
Ten teams remain in reach of one goal or another, with six still able to qualify for the semi-finals, and four other teams eyeing a spot in next year's Heineken Cup.
Bath take on Saracens at The Rec and need two points to guarantee their place in the top four, but they'll be looking for maximum return to clinch a home tie.
Sarries sit in ninth place, and although they still have an outside chance of claiming the seventh Heineken Cup place, I'm backing Bath to win this one.
Harlequins host Newcastle whilst also chasing a bonus-point win and a home semi-final. Dean Richards' side will be looking for a strong finish after an impressive season, and whilst Newcastle could also qualify for the Heineken Cup, I'm picking a Home win for this one as well.
Leicester have already qualified for the playoffs and are assured of a home tie. They welcome Bristol to Welford Road and are the only two teams which have nothing at stake. The Tigers are likely to rest key personnel ahead of their Heineken Cup semifinal, and although Bristol will put up a fight, I can't see anything but a Leicester victory as they look to build momentum going into the knockout stages.
Gloucester travel to Wasps after their miserable performance during the week, and the mood in the camp does not sound positive. Dean Ryan has told everyone how rubbish all of his players are, and everyone has told Ryan that he has been responsible for recruiting the squad. Changes are afoot at Kingsholm, and I would think this performance will be the last damp squib of the Ryan era. Wasps to win.
Sale take on Northampton at Edgeley Park with a chance of sneaking into the top four if other results go their way. They are likely to pull out all the stops in chasing a bonus-point win, and were so impressive against Quins last week that I'm backing them to win again. Even though it's not a Friday night, Sale are very difficult to beat at home.
Finally, London Irish face a tough trip to Sixways where Worcester await. Their hosts will be unable to alter their place in the Premiership table, and so are likely to focus on the European Challenge Cup next weekend as a route into next year's Heineken Cup. Irish will be desperate to make the semis after leading the way for most of the season, and I think they'll do it.
Here are my SuperBru predictions for the final round:
Game 127: Bath v Saracens: Bath by 14
Game 128: Harlequins v Newcastle Falcons: Harlequins by 16
Game 129: Leicester Tigers v Bristol: Leicester Tigers by 8
Game 130: London Wasps v Gloucester Rugby: London Wasps by 12
Game 131: Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints: Sale Sharks by 13
Game 132: Worcester Warriors v London Irish: London Irish by 14


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What it takes to land on Mars
The HiRISE camera can see Martian objects smaller than a meter, and was able to spot the hardware that the rover needed to land safely on the surface (click the links to see them in higher-res):
Upper left: The
heat shield
ejected after safely protecting the whole lander package in its initial descent through the atmosphere.
Upper right: The splash pattern from the
sky crane
; the rocket-powered crane that hovered over the Martian surface, lowered the rover to the ground, then blasted away. The crane itself can be seen as a dot in the full-res picture.
Lower left: The
(lower left) and the back shell that attached it to the lander package. The parachute slowed the rover and sky crane from super- to sub-sonic speeds.
Lower right: The
itself, barely resolved, but proof that humans are once again by proxy on the surface of another world.
Image credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona
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SOURCE: Comstock Metals Ltd.
March 01, 2017 08:30 ET
VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - March 01, 2017) - Comstock Metals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: CSL) ("CSL" or the "Company") is pleased to announce certain officers and directors have been issued an aggregate of 3,100,000 options pursuant to the Company's option plan. Each option is exercisable into one common share at an exercise price of $0.195 at any time on or before the fifth anniversary of its issuance.
About Comstock Metals Ltd.
Comstock Metals Ltd. is a Canadian-focussed mineral exploration company with two 100% owned resource-stage gold projects.
Additional Assets: Comstock also owns the early stage Old Cabin gold project in Ontario and uranium claims in the Patterson Lake area of Saskatchewan and has optioned out its Corona property in Mexico (see Comstock's news release dated January 28, 2016).
David A. Terry, Ph.D., P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this news release.
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Robert Pattinson's First Public Appearance After Kristen Stewart Affair Revealed
We've been wondering when we'd finally see Rob out in public, but now we know! Read on for the details!
With rumors circulating that Robert Pattinson would be canceling upcoming press appearances for Cosmopolis following his recent heartbreak, we got worried. Luckily, the rumors proved to be untrue, but we still wondered when we'd be seeing Rob in public again. We now know.
According to People, Rob, 26, is slated to attend the Cosmopolis premiere in New York City on August 13 and speak to reporters at a press event the following day. We can't wait to see Rob out in public and we hope he's able to handle the relationship questions the reporters will inevitably throw at him.
What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Are YOU excited to see Rob at his premiere?
— Billy Nilles
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Get back to nature and discover the amazing vistas, crystal clear streams and waterfalls, and spectacular pine forests of the Idyllwild area and the San Jacinto mountains. Over 275 miles of hiking trails criss-cross the mountains and remote back roads. Hikes range from short walks to challenging treks — like the 7.5-mile ascent to San Jacinto Peak(also reachable by the Palm Springs Tramway). Ask the innkeepers for a map of area hiking trails or check out the hiking page on the Chamber of Commerce website.
Fishermen will be in heaven trolling on peaceful Lake Hemet, or rowing into pristine waters on Lake Fulmor. Both located less than 15 minutes from the inn, these lakes offer a bevy of reeling opportunities for anglers. The Department of Fish and Game stocks rainbow trout from spring through late fall in Lake Fulmor and year-round at Lake Hemet. Largemouth bass, catfish and bluegill also populate both lakes. Check out the Fishing Network website for details.
Horseback Riding
Experience cool mountain breezes, majestic mountain vistas, and wildflower-filled meadows — all from the back of a trusty mount. The Little Yellow Rose Ranch (951-541-1221) offers guided trail rides, pack trips, riding lessons, and more.
Whether you've been enjoying this exciting combination of hiking and treasure-hunting for years, or you've been wondering what it's all about, we've got the perfect launching point for your next geocaching vacation. With 40-plus caches (and growing!) just within a 5-mile radius of the center of town — including a unique cache right here on our grounds — Idyllwild has attracted geocachers from around the world thanks to its unparalleled natural beauty and plethora of hiking trails. It's a great way to explore the untouched beauty of the San Jacinto mountains, with the added benefits of joining an active community of geocachers, achieving a series of goals, benefitting from the trail recommendations of other hikers, and giving back to the Earth and its inhabitants ('cache in, trash out' and 'take something, leave something or equal or greater value' are basic tenets of the geocaching community). Geocaching is also a great activity to enjoy with your sweetheart or love interest, or with friends. Visit Geocaching.comfor more information on this fascinating sport and the variety of geocaches Idyllwild has to offer.
Please note we have discontinued our Geocoins until further notice.
What better way is there to spend an afternoon in the mountains than floating on a lazy lake with the sun warming your skin and a paddle in your hands? Whether on 420-acre Lake Hemet surrounded by sweeping vistas or more intimate Lake Fulmor, you're within 15 minutes of 'home base'. Lake Hemet also offers boat rentals and a multitude of other recreational activities, including short hikes through the native vegetation surrounding the lake.
Mountain Biking
With 200 miles of dirt roads and 40 miles of trails, Idyllwild is a mountain biker's mecca. The challenging 17-mile Ramona Trail loop on Thomas Mountain is considered one of the best rides in the area. Easy and scenic, two-mile Coyote Run offers a different pace for day pedalers. Call or visit the Hub Cyclery (951-659-4070) for information on trails, group rides and rental.
Rock Climbing
Rich in rock-climbing lore, the Idyllwild area offers two of the best known granite cliff faces in southern California: Tahquitz Rock and Suicide Rock. Tahquitz Rock has long climbing routes, is shaded most of the day, and offers good crack climbing. Suicide Rock has more climbing routes on its face and is in the sun most of the day. Check out the rock climbing page on the Chamber of Commerce website for more details, and for information on rock-climbing guides and classes try Vertical Adventures Rock Climbing School.
Wildlife Watching
The San Bernardino National Forest's diverse habitat and climate support more than 2,000 native plants, 75 mammals, 55 reptiles, 13 amphibians, and almost 300 birds. Deer, squirrels, rabbits, quail, and toads are frequent callers, and an occasional coyote sighting is not uncommon. A terrific place for bird watching, many species fly, hover, and perch all over town and on our grounds. Feathered visitors include Steller's Jays, California Quail, Purple Finches, Western Tanagers, Mountain Bluebirds, several species of Hummingbirds, Acorn Woodpeckers, Mountain Chickadees, and Northern Harriers.
Winter Sports
Although winters in Idyllwild are generally mild, many times during the season the area becomes a snowy playground perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or just frolicking in the snow. And what better excuse to enjoy the warmth of a wood-burning fireplace, a cup of hot cider, and your sweetheart's embrace?


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David Taveras wrote: > > I run apache 2.2.9 & apache 2.2.11 both with apr-1.2.11p2 & > apr-util-1.2.10p2 > > According to the CVE at > http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-2412 only 0.9.x > and 1.3.x are affected . Could anybody confirm that this is so? If > not.. how bad is this vulnerability to a user? Would mod_security help > for this? [cc'ing dev@ to point out this error] The description of the CVE is wildly wrong. There is no known exploit of these flaws relative to Apache httpd itself. The version numbers you reference refer to APR, so this is applicable to all distributions of httpd 2.x (2.0 included 0.9, 2.2 included 1.3). Third party modules might be affected; Other projects or products using APR may be affected; one project is known to be affected. However, any code which is affected remains vulnerable, in that these bugs would only be triggered by using untainted/untrusted input as the memory allocation size. Any affected application would be subject to memory exhaustion DoS vectors until the code properly detaints the input which determines the size of memory allocations. This was granted a CVE strictly on the basis that the effects of the flaw may unexpectedly be worse than expected; the affected code may unexpectedly continue, rather than failing or segfaulting as expected, based on design. Finally, mod_security is very unlikely to have any effect whatsoever on this group of issues. Input into httpd is already constrained in terms of size before these calls to APR occur, so this is unlikely to affect typical httpd modules. Non-HTTP protocols, or HTTP implementations other than httpd are more likely to be affected, again depending upon the code used and caution exercised by the developer.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR) - Police chase smash and grab thieves from St. Charles into St. Louis city early Friday morning. It all started when police caught the bad guys in the act. One suspect was caught inside the Rent-A-Center just off Regency Parkway and I-70, but others were able to get away.
Some St. Charles police are still on the scene after a crazy sequence of events. The suspects apparently threw something through a window here to get into the business.
This all started a little after 4am when a St. Charles Police Sergeant on patrol heard an alarm going off at the store. When he came to investigate he saw the suspects in the act of burglarizing the store. Authorities tell FOX 2 that the men jumped into a silver Pontiac Grand-Am and started driving toward the officer's cruiser. The car was not hit.
Three suspects took off with St. Charles Police chasing them. They drove on I-70, over the Blanchette Bridge, into St. Louis County. The Grand-Am got off on Jennings Station Road. The pursuit continued to Goodfellow and eventually wound up on St. Louis Avenue. That is where police lost the Grand-Am.The suspect's vehicle had a temporary Missouri tag.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Federal authorities are searching 27-year-old Elbryan Deambre Neal.
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Calvin Harris and Rita Ora have reportedly ended their feud after their bitter split almost three years ago.
The Scottish DJ dated the singer from April, 2013, until June the following year (14), and he announced the end of their relationship on Twitter. "To address speculation - myself and Rita ended our relationship some time ago. She is a beautiful, talented woman & I wish her all the best," he wrote at the time, reportedly humiliating Rita who found out she had been dumped on social media.
Calvin, real name Adam Wiles, then placed a ban on his ex performing any of their collaborated material, including their huge hit single I Will Never Let You Down. He allegedly also stopped her from releasing any of their tracks on her own album.
Now, British newspaper The Sun on Sunday reports the pair have ended their bitter feud clearing the way for Rita to perform the tracks they worked on together.
"Late last year they got in touch and sorted things out," a source told the newspaper. "It was such a relief to both of them that they could move on and put things behind them. At the end of the day they had a lot of good times together and it was sad that was tainted by how bitter the split was at times," they added.
Despite being dumped on social media, Rita responded to Calvin's tweet ending their relationship by gracefully praising her ex. "I don't usually address speculation but I've had an incredible time w Calvin, & i will treasure the memories," she wrote on Twitter back in June, 2014.
"I've moved on from this topic so i hope people will respect that and do the same. Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards," she added.
Rita was asked about her how her relationship with Calvin ended while appearing on Watch What Happens Live last month (Feb17). "We're good friends," she told host Andy Cohen. "Everybody uses social media how they want. I choose not to, so that's just my personal way to express myself, but everybody does their own thing."


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Chevron has made an equity investment in biobased lubricant producer Novvi.
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