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(Reuters) – Colombia revised its 2013 fiscal accounts and financing plans for next year, lowering the amount of domestic bond sales this year and stepping up both local and overseas debt next year, Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas said on Friday.
Colombia plans to raise external debt in 2014 worth $5 billion, with $3 billion of that issued in overseas bonds and the remainder from multilateral lenders, Cardenas said during the annual revision of accounts.
That is more than the government aims for overseas debt this year. Cardenas maintained the level of international debt for this year at $2.6 billion, with $1.6 billion in global bond sales. Another $1 billion will come from multilateral lenders this year, he said.
In the local market, Colombia will issue a total of 30.5 trillion pesos ($16.1 billion) of Treasury bonds, known as TES, next year with 22.5 trillion sold at auction.
Cardenas lowered the total sale of TES bonds this year to 29 trillion pesos from an earlier goal of 30 trillion pesos. Of that, 21.5 trillion pesos will be sold at auction, down from an earlier estimate of 23 trillion.
He said the reduction in TES sales this year is possible because of the "flexible resources" the government has and lower amortization and interest payments, as well as a better-than-expected balance sheet at the central bank.
"This financing plan is a pathway to a reduction in deficit levels and public indebtedness that ratifies the Colombian government's commitment to responsible management of its public finances," Cardenas said of the changes to this year's financing plan. He did not provide details on the increase in debt in 2014.
The government expects the economy to grow 4.7 percent next year, up from the projected 4.5 percent in 2013, Cardenas said. Inflation will likely end this year at 2.5 percent and 3 percent in 2014.
Cardenas on Thursday lowered the government's estimate for economic growth from 4.8 percent, as weak overseas demand and sluggish manufacturing dent prospects.
Cardenas said the consolidated budget deficit – which include states, municipalities and state-run companies – for this year and next would reach 1 percent of gross domestic product. He kept the estimate for the central government's budget deficit at 2.4 percent of GDP for this year, and said it would be 2.3 percent in 2014.
The numbers were calculated using an estimate of oil at $99 per barrel for this 2013 and $100 per barrel in 2014. Cardenas gave an average peso currency level of 1,850 per dollar for this year and 1,874 for next.
The peso closed at 1,881 per dollar on Friday.
Cardenas maintained plans to raise 3 trillion pesos from privatization of state companies this year and another 1 trillion next year.
The government expects to collect 102.3 trillion pesos in taxes this year and another 113.8 trillion pesos in 2014, Cardenas said.

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Marie Interiors were established in 1987 and has continued as a family business producing high quality made to measure soft furnishings from our workshop a former weaver's cottage, set in the village of Calverton near Nottingham.
Curtain and Roman Blinds are made to measure only from our extensive range of fabrics. Our choice of fabric sample books can be viewed at our shop or alternatively if you would like a home visit and live within 15 miles of Calverton Nr Nottingham, we can visit you with our sample books, help you choose and we can measure up for you.


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MFW Fall 2014: Alberta Ferretti tries something new, succeeds wildly
MFW Fall 2014: Alberta Ferretti tries something new, succeeds wildly
We're excited too, babe. All photos courtesy of ImaxTree.com.The face on this model backstage at Alberta Ferretti says it all: WHAT a collection. Ferretti is known for creating dreamy dresses—she has a light touch with lace, a heavy hand with chiffon. For Fall 2014, she experimented with colour and texture, creating the kind of clothes that seem certain to be both cool girl catnip and awards season red carpet bait. Let's have a look.
Um, hello. Vibrant orange brocade pattern, super cute mock turtleneck—all that's missing is a cropped moto jacket and a rock star boyfriend. (Loved the socks with sandals styling, but in our It girl scenario, we'd swap them out for studded pointy toe oxfords.)
Textural mastery. Imagine that coat over jeans and a white tee.
Total orange crush.
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New York—Based on its success so far, The Deal L.L.C. plans to boost its number of custom publications this year.
The Deal produced two 24-page publications in 2004 focused on international markets that were stitched into copies of The Deal, said Lisa Balter, VP-custom media at The Deal and a panelist at American Business Media's Publishers' Roundtable Thursday.
This year the company plans to produce four of the custom publications.
The Deal has also increased its advertising rates for the publications. "We took prices up slightly this year over last year," Balter said.
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I agree with David, in all aspects! And I don't look at the Internet as being part of Amateur Radio either even if a radio is involved at both ends of a 'landline internet connection'. I get the impression that those who get excited over the internet for amateur radio interactions never built a crystal set and don't have any technical hardware background to speak of. You may not want to sit and read 300 names in front of a mike for health & safety messages but using a wordprocessing package and packet radio will take care of that issue. Also, those that think cell phones and landlines will even be operable during a major disaster had better get some RACES training. That internet connection will be the absolutely last thing Ma Bell will devote time in bringing back up into operation when the lights go out. BettyAnn, KC6ING P.S. Survey says. . . I'm petite, pretty, under 50 and smart too! > >Steve Dimse K4HG wrote: > >> >You bet! The Internet is NOT ham radio!!! >> > >> No, the internet is not ham radio. The internet grows every minute, while >> ham radio continues to shrink. The internet is a shining star of >> innovation, ham radio wallows in 20 year old technology. The internet is >> full of bright teenagers, and ham radio is crammed with overweight >> 50-somethings. >> > >I am neither overweight nor fifty-something, so I suggest you watch your >generalizations. As far as currect technology, well, my favorite mode is CW, >so I guess I'm a detriment to ham radio. > >Sure, a person can use the Internet, Iridium, or several other modes to talk >around the world. Those modes also require a bajillion dollar network >supported by an army of people. All I need to do that is a radio, a power >source, a feedline, and a piece of wire. > >If getting on the Internet gives you the same satisfaction as breaking a >pile-up to snag that rare DX country that is connected to you only by 10,000 >miles of open air, then you're in the wrong hobby. > >- David, W4HPW > >-- >"They shall mount up with wings, as eagles" Isaiah 40:31 > >"All bathed in emerald, out of the mist arise, I see the stones appear, a >Cross before my eyes." > > from the CD "Heaven's Bright Sun" > "Iona" > Iona > > > *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Computer Resource Specialist Nematology/Plant Pathology/Statistics University of California Riverside, CA 92521 VOICE: (909) 787-4117 FAX: (909) 787-4294 E-MAIL: email@example.com
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Young Designers Tackling Lack of Affordable Housing in Vancouver
Earlier this year the Vancouver Design Nerds Society (VDNS), a collaborative group of young designers who facilitate, promote and support positive social, environmental and urban transformation, held an event called re:THINK HOUSING Ideas Jam. Young designers from a variety of disciplines came together to discuss how affordable housing could be protected, created and how Vancouver could offer a range of housing options. Even the Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson was there.
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1D Debuts "Little Things" Artwork, Plus "LWWY" Acoustic Performance
There's still a bit of time before One Direction's Take Me Home officially debuts — November 13, where are you?! — but until then, there are a bunch of 1D goodies to look forward to, including the boys' next single, "Little Things." True, it's yet to be released, but there's this to
ogle look at: the cover art! Here it is for your enjoyment:
And although 1D's song, "Live While We're Young," has been out for a little while now, it's totally acceptable to still be obsessively listening to it. (Or, at least that's what we tell ourselves…) But if you're itching to hear some new music from the British-Irish band — since we're still waiting on "Little Things" and all — the boys' acoustic performance of "LWWY" at Scotland's Clyde 1 radio show is exactly what you need! The new version of the usually super-high energy tune shows off the guys' vocals, while still being catchy and fun, as per youge. Our one complaint is that the performance isn't of the whole song. Umm, don't they know that we need as much 1D as we can get? Whatevs. Check out the video below to hear it for yourself and let us know in the comments or on the One Direction message board which version you like better!


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I come from a home where undressing in front my sibs is normal, but I have been forced to re-examine my values after reading this rather skin-crawling story.
In an interview with Vice, the man who used a pseudonym 'Tom', said he began to develop feelings for his sister, Lena at the onset of puberty.
He said: "I started getting real feelings for her when we both entered puberty, She was blossoming. Sometimes I would watch her getting dressed in her room and always felt ashamed of myself afterwards."
It gets worse.
"I was relieved to find out she felt the same about me," said Tom. "We could be happy together. But of course that was a kind of utopia. In reality, our love was a curse—it still is."
"I was relieved to find out she felt the same about me," said Tom. "We could be happy together. But of course that was a kind of utopia. In reality, our love was a curse—it still is."
Tom reassured himself that curiosity about the female body is normal. He wasn't attracted to his sister but to women in general. But his feelings kept growing stronger. Then, at 17, Lena got her first real boyfriend. "That was hell for me," Tom confesses. "I hated each one of her boyfriend's guts. Lena used to cry because I wouldn't get on with them. Today, I know that it was pure jealousy."
After a three-year relationship, Lena's boyfriend cheated on her. In the middle of the night she stumbled into Tom's bedroom. He was already asleep and was woken by her sobbing. To console her, he fetched some wine from the cellar. After the first glass, came the second, and then the third in quick succession. Intoxicated in the moment, Lena cuddled up to his shoulder.
Tom says: "She looked up at me and asked why other men can't be more like me."
That's when it happened; Tom felt sure that he and Lena were not just siblings. But before he could make a move, Lena leaned in and kissed him. Tom pushed his sister away. "What the hell are we doing?"he screamed. Lena started to cry.
The following days were torture for Tom. Of course they could have just blamed it on the alcohol, but was it really a one-off? His thoughts just wouldn't leave him alone. He begun to remember specific situations. "It became clear to me that Lena and I were always flirting," he said. "I always used to take it as a joke but it couldn't have been. All these strange situations suddenly became crystal clear."
He now knows that he used to watch Lena getting dressed because he was keen on her. He wasn't just aroused because she's a woman, but also because he had feelings for her.
Lena and Tom have since spoken about that a lot. Lena's told Tom that she would leave her door open on purpose so that he could observe her. She was trying to seduce him—yet that only became clear to her after their kiss. "I was relieved to find out she felt the same about me," said Tom. "We could be happy together. But of course that was a kind of utopia. In reality, our love was a curse—it still is."
Incest is a taboo as well as a criminal offence in Austria, where they are citizens, so they moved to Germany to continue their abominable relationship.
He's been in a committed relationship with his sister for 20 years, and the couple have a child together. Tom says:"There's nothing that I haven't heard before. People have called me a desecrator, sister-fucker, or simply retarded. And all that's come out of the mouths of people who were at one time my friends. Even if society won't recognize us, we exist and there are more of us than you think."
People, i think this is a reason why we should discourage siblings from undressing in front of each other. I wasn't brought up that way, but in this era of sister/brother fuckers, our values have to be re-examined and redefined.


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Agency: Wieden+Kennedy/Tokyo CD: John Jay AD: Eric Cruz CW: Barton Corley Website design/conception: Hello Design and Motion Theory
By Matt Owens
With megabrands like Nike, we have come to expect a high level of design and forward-thinking creative. The purpose of this site is to promote the Presto brand and to give visitors a taste of Presto's world of "Instant Go." With a multi-language site of this nature, creating a seamless user experience is a tall order. The Instant Remix section allows one to use key-down commands to mix and match predetermined footage and play it back, while the Instant Gear section allows one to check out the Presto products. The other two sections consist of screensavers, wallpaper and a few videos that resemble what a user creates in the Instant Remix section. There are indeed some interesting things to do on the site; however, the overall feeling and interactivity of the site is not very "instant go." Audio is entirely missing in the overall site experience and the movement throughout the site seems far too stiff for the colorful, fluid graphics. In an effort to create things to do - and technically there are some cool things to do - the site has forgotten to give the user an immersive visual and audio experience to reinforce the whole concept of "instant go" and get users in the mood of the brand, wanting to see and do more. I give the designers of the site a lot of credit for thinking through interesting ways to present the gear and for trying to create creative interactive activities that are fun. It is almost as if the site should be given a sexy facelift on the front end - more movement, sounds and pulse to reflect the pace of the brand - so that the great work done in the Instant Remix and Instant Gear sections will really shine through.
Matt Owens is co-founder of the New York design firm one9ine (one9ine.com), which specializes in visual communications for print, broadcast and interactive media.


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Sarina - Parent Workshop: Strengthening the Home-School Relationship
"Change the conversation and there is a good chance that you will change everything that surrounds it" (Jackson and Waldman, The Solutions Focussed).
Research suggests that collaborative partnerships between home and school have a positive impact on student engagement and achievement. This interactive workshop will provide ideas, solution focussed strategies and tips for how parents can develop collaborative partnerships with schools.
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To ensure that first responders have secure interoperability for their communications, the Department of Homeland Security announced that radio equipment requiring encryption must use Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256.
Equipment that uses proprietary or other non-standard encryption capabilities without also providing AES 256 capability no longer meets the requirement specified in the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program Encryption Requirements Compliance Assessment Bulletin (CAB), DHS said.
Project 25 is a nearly 30-year-old effort to develop standards that would let police, firefighters and other first responders communicate across departmental and jurisdictional lines using equipment from various manufacturers.
This change in the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) listing of grant-eligible radio equipment will help ensure that responders from different jurisdictions can communicate securely and successfully, regardless of the brand of equipment used.
"Previously, encryption standards were not part of the initial P25 compliance requirements," said P25 CAP Program Manager Sridhar Kowdley. "However, the proliferation of proprietary and non-standard encryption capabilities has made it necessary to ensure that a standard form of encryption is available for responders."
The P25 CAP Advisory Panel has been reviewing this issue for many months, DHS said, and identified AES 256 encryption as the approved published encryption standard with the broadest support across all levels of law enforcement.
Radio equipment manufacturers must now meet the Encryption Requirements CAB to have 'fully compliant' status on the approved equipment List, which applies to equipment purchased with federal funds. The P25 website includes a list of fully compliant products, as well as a list of equipment that has been tested to the P25 CAP requirements but has been found to be non-compliant with the new P25 CAP Encryption CAB.
"Not everyone needs encryption capabilities," Kowdley said. "But for those that do, they need to be able to communicate with others in an encrypted mode using the same standards-based encryption."
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For it to be the case that millions of people have been languishing unemployed do to policy errors by the American elite is a disturbing thought, so naturally the longer it goes on the more people take comfort in alternative storylines. Lately I've seen a lot of chatter about the idea that maybe the mistakes aren't as terrible as they seem because actually the CBO's estimates of "potential output" are wrong and all this suffering is due to a generalized productivity collapse rather than policy errors.
I thought the idea could be usefully explored by examining the specific details of the decline through the lense of the old GDP = C + G + I + NX framework, while separating residential investment from fixed investment since housing is obviously an important part of the story of the recession. What we see is that in 2007, Personal Consumption Expenditures were 71% of Potential GDP, Government Purchases were 19%, Residential Investment was 4%, and Non-Residential Investment was 12% and then you knock off -5% for imports and it all adds up to 100%. Since that time, a total output gap equal to 6% of potential GDP has opened up. That's composed of a 4 percentage point decline in PCE relative to potential, a 1 percentage point decline in government purchases, a 2 percentage point decline in residential investment, and a 2 percentage point decline in non-residential investment but it's all offset by a 2 percent increase in net exports. In other words, in 2007 when housing had already decline a lot we were operating at CBO-estimated potential. Since then we've seen a further decline in residential activity that's been precisely offset by an increase in net exports. But then over and above that we've seen a large decline in personal consumption expenditures, and small declines in government purchases and non-residential investment.
My theory is that if we'd acted more forcefully with tax cuts and aid to state and local governments while holding interest rates at zero, households and governments would have bought more stuff and firms would have invested more (buying more delivery trucks, for example) in order to fulfill that increased volume of orders.
The contrary view is, what? That we'd have had hyperinflation rather than more real output? Now I suppose it's possible that inflation would, in fact, have gone up to the Volcker/Reagan Era 4 percent range but even if that's true why would we want to characterize that as a collapse in the US economy's potential for real output? And it's true that just as in the Reagan era the federal budget deficit would have ballooned to an even greater extent than it has. But one rarely hears the view that the whole decade of the 1980s was an inflationary phantasmagoria.


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Falcon Wet Look Jock
Part form, part function, all sex. Made of silky nylon and lustrous spandex for a cool, dry feeling and a cool, wet look. Contoured seaming to enhance the fit. The Falcon Wet Look Jock is the perfect choice for when you want to wear less and say more. Shiny black material looks like wet leather but stretches for a comfortable fit, and the double and triple contrast red stitching sets off the subtle black luster.
- Single fabric construction
- 1-1/8" wide waistband
- 3/4" wide elastic leg straps
- 86% Nylon, 14% Spandex
Discontinued by the manufacturer. We have only a few left, in size XL only. These are remarkably tight, so are appropriate for both M and L waist sizes.


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Scott Moore's Official Statement
Scott Moore's Official Statement: Get the Facts!
Hello, My name is Scott Moore. I am the founder of PRP for Hair Loss by Great Directions.
The internet is a marvelous resource. It has made information and content MORE accessible than ever before. Unfortunately, you need to be careful when you read information on the internet, because there is no censorship or governing body that ensures the information published is TRUE ACCURATE and CORRECT!. For example. There are presently 7 x Blog Websites that talk negatively about me (Scott Moore). I am writing this open letter so help you to "GET THE FACTS" on the matter.
- Below is an example of the content being posted.
- All of the websites have been created by the 1 individual
- The 1 individual can NOT be named for privacy reasons.
- This person sent 7 x text messages + 9 x phone calls + 11 emails extorting money from Great Directions and threatening that he would create websites with the help of his cousin who is a web developer.
- I have the written testimony of 3 separate individuals who have witnessed or heard the phone discussions that have been had with this person
- I am able to provide evidence that the client is lying in their blog
I will address these claims 1 by 1.
- On the 11th July 2014, the directors of the National Hair Institute closed the business. I was a contractor to the National Hair Institute, I was not a director or shareholder at all. On the 11th July 2014, I telephoned the client at 7:39pm (phone records available), my notes on his file state:
11/7 – SM – called xxxxxx to advise we can not do his PRP treatment tomorrow. He understood and I reinforced to him that treatment can be 1-4 weeks between the 1st 2 x treatments, then from 1-6 weeks between the 2nd and 3rd treatments.
- The blog above suggests that the client did NOT receive any PRP treatments. However the client has received PRP treatments on the 20th June 2014 at 2pm and 27th June 2014 at 10am.
- 12th June 2014, the client called us asking to purchase 6 x PRP treatments for $1390.26
- A letter was emailed to the client informing the client that I did not recommend a hair transplant because the clients hair loss was not stable and that he was continuing to lose his hair.
- The client had a consultation on the 4th June 2014 – the client specifically wanted to do a hair transplant
- On the 14th July 2014, the client called in and left us a voicemail. The notes from that day:
15/07/2014 – Annalyn L – VM left by xxxx yday, unable to listen to the recording called xxxx, getting his vm-left msg, email sent to find out how we can help
- On the 15th July 2014 the client called in at 10:37am and our receptionist left the notation:Great Directions Australia Online
15/07/2014 – Annalyn L – xxxxxx called back, wanted to make sure that his treatments will be continued, Informed NHI no longer operating, Dr White has left & building closed down. We have the staff & the equipment, Great Directions is sourcing for a place to continue the PRP treatments and could be in 2 days, to 1wk to 2wks. Informed client we will be in touch once everything is settled.
- On the 23rd July 2014 the client called in and records confirm the call at 8:58am. Notes recorded inc
23/07/14 – PeterF – xxxx called about having his next Treatment, let him know as soon as we have a when and where we will let him know
- On the 24th July 2014 a call was attempted at 2:01pm.
- On the 25th July 2014 another call was attempted at 2:11pm. The notes from the call include:Great Directions Australia Online
25/07/2014-Annalyn L – Called client to schedule in PRP3, he booked on Tue 29/07/2014 5:00 pm, ran thru pre-ops no questions. EMS following SM's PRP Appt template showing appt details, address with parking details, pre-ops link and items to remember. Next post ops then schedule PRP4
- This would become the clients 3rd x PRP treatment.
- The client did NOT turn up for his 3rd x PRP treatment on the 29th July 2014. In the email sent to the client on the 25/7 – our cancellation and no-show policy states the treatment credit will be consumed if the client fails to show or is more than 15mins late.
- A followup call that went to voicemail AND an email was sent to the client by our Registered Nurse
1/8/14 – MarkW – Called xxxx to follow up his missed PRP 3 on Tuesday 29/7/14. No answer, VM left. Email sent for seth to please call ASAP Hi xxxxx, Mark here from Great Directions, I have tried calling you today and just left a voicemail on your phone I was calling to follow-up an appointment you missed on the 29/7/14 for your 3rd PRP, hoping that you are alright and that we can talk soon to organise your on-going treatment plan. If you could please call back ASAP on 1300 875 277, it would be appreciated Thanks,
- Another attempt was made by our office to contact the client
13/08/2014-Annalyn L- EMS requesting best day & time to call to schedule next PRP treatment: Hi xxxx, Annalyn again from Great Directions, I hope all is well! Touching base to see when is the best day and time for us to call to schedule in your next PRP Treatment. Alternatively, you may also call us at 1300875277. Thanks Best Regards,
- On the 16th August 2014, the client emailed us back at 12:46PM
16/08/2014-Annalyn L – EMR from xxxx: Last time I heard from you, you said the doctor stole my money and ran off! I have made a police report and contacted the bank! Sent from my iPhone
- On the same day at 12:49PM our employee attempted to call the client:
16/08/2014-Annalyn L -Called xxxx re email received to confirm if he still wishes to continue with the PRP treatment GD is offering as a show of good faith, im getting his vm-left msg to call us back 1300875277
- The client called the office and left a voicemail because he called outside of office hours
22/08/2014 – Cristina J – Rcvd a VM from the client saying "I Scott this is xxxxx you stole all my money and I was thinking when are you going to give it back? Call me as soon as possible." As per notes below, client has done a police report. Endorsed to Peter via email.
- From the 22nd August 2014 to the 30th August 2014 the client makes 200+ Posts and Negative Reviews about Great Directions
- On the 29th August, the client sends an SMS to Scott Moore demanding $2000 and threatening to create websites to ruin the name Great Directions. Scott immediately called him back and spoke with him for 5mins and 11 seconds. Telephone records confirm this. I (Scott Moore) reminded the client he can post whatever he likes, as long as it is the truth. I explained to the client that he:
—–Paid the NHI
—–They are closed
—–My company Great Directions is happy to allow NHI clients to continue their treatments with us at no further costs. Eg. The appointment for this client's 3rd PRP treatment on the 29th July 2014 that the client never turned up for.
—–The client kept repeating he wanted $2000 for this matter to go away.
—–I reiterated to the client that if he wants a refund from the NHI, he will need to call the NHI.
—–I reminded the client that he didn't spend $2000 either, he only spent $1390 and had already received 50% of the treatments 3 of the 6 treatment vouchers had been used.
- On the 30th August, the client calls and emails Scott repeatedly.
- On the 30th August, the client publishes 6 x websites claiming that Scott Moore was a scammer and that Great Directions stole his money etc.
- On the 30th August, an employee emailed the client saying:
30/8/14 – MarkW – Copy of Email sent to client, at Sat 30/08/2014 1:02 PM, post verbal discussion with SM and MarkW @ 11:41am 30/8/14 Dear xxxxx, This is our final warning to remove harmful, damaging and misleading comments. Remove this content from all internet forums, which has been posted under while using an alias. At 11:41am, 30/8/14 under the presence of Mark Wilson, you were advised that the information you have publicly posted is untrue, incorrect and misleading. You are causing damage against Scott Moore and his reputation. We will not allow you to publish comments of badwill against the director of Great Directions. Scott Moore was contracted by NHI to work as a consultant, and had no knowledge of the events that took place. Remove your comments and cease and desist any further harmful slander. For an effective treatment process to occur, there needs to be trust and understanding between the client and practitioner. As the leading practitioner, I am not willing to sanction any further involvement by any staff at Great Directions for your care. We are also of the understanding that you have spoken to and lied to Dr Knudson, have openly advised that your mother has been involved with PRP, and have used these untrue comments to cause damages. As per conversation on 11:42 am on 30/8/14 regarding defamation of character and slander posted on a public forum against Scott Moore, Great Directions has requested that all public comments be removed immediatedly and is prepared to pursure legal recompense if its legal rights are not maintained. We rely on the below information to show that your information is incorrect and therefore defamatory. You contacted us on this date. Joelle Yonzon – 6/3/2014 4:28:41 PM – 3/6/2014 Joelle Y. -xxxxxx ci to book in a consult with us. He had questions re transplants we have and I advised him of FUE and FUT. He was interested for a consult so I did an assessment over the phone (info pasted above) and booked him for a phone consult tomorrow 4/6/14 at 5:00 PM. He will be sending in his photos tonight or tomrrow. Sent email to client: Hi xxxx, Joelle here from Dr Hair! It was lovely to have a quick chat earlier. I've attached some helpful instructions on how to take a good angle of your head so we can see the areas for concern a lot better! Just reply to this email with the photos before your phone consult tomorrow, 4th of June at 5:00 PM. To give you more idea on the PRP treatment I've mentioned earlier–Scott Moore, our General Manager personally recorded himself receiving PRP therapy for his thinning hair and hair loss. View it at this link. www.prpforhairloss.com.au I have also flicked you a newsletter with other exclusive packages and more details. If you have any questions before then, you may call us at 1300-875-277. Looking forward to hear from you! You uploaded photos on this date. 1. Joelle Yonzon – 6/3/2014 7:25:30 PM – 3/6/2014 Joelle Y. -xxxx sent in photos today. Uploaded to BOX. Sent a reply to client: Hi xxxx, We've received your photos and I've updated them in your profile. You're all set for your phone consult tomorrow at 5:00 PM. Kindly wait for the Consultant's call at said time. Any questions, let me know via email or give us a ring at 1300-875-277. Have a good night! Best Wishes, Joelle Yonzon You spoke with scott moore on this date, and had a treatment plan sent to you 1. Owner – 6/4/2014 7:19:56 PM – 4/6 – SM – treatment plan sent on the same day as consult (see below) PF to call to followup You were invoiced here: 1. Coordination 4. Patient – 6/5/2014 3:43:02 PM – 04/06/2014 – Annalyn L – Copy of treatment Plan received from SM, $1390 PRP invoice sent to client You decieded to proceed here – 13/6/2014 Joelle Y. -Client said they have paid the invoice yesterday and as per Purchases, the account has been charged. I informed him the Patient Coordinator will call him to book him in for his PRP sessions. Client okay'ed. Assigned to Patient Coordinator log. You paid this much here 12/06/2014 Melb PRP Charge to Account $1,390.00 You booked for PRP 1-3 on these dates: 1. Coordination 4. Patient – 6/14/2014 2:49:23 PM – 14/06/2014 – Annalyn L – Called xxxxx to booked in PRP1-3 as pasted above. Ran pre-ops with him – no questions. EMS with appt dates & times, informed to comein 5-10 minutes early & fee if cancels/resched within 72 hours, clinic address, pre-ops info & consent form. Next: Sched PRP4 You arrived for appoint 1 on this date and performed at the NHI office 1. Parminder Singh – 6/20/2014 3:22:49 PM – 20/6/2014 – PA – xxxxx attended PRP 19.6.14 at 1400hrs Hair washed with hot water + shampoo + conditioner + scalp massage, 5ml xylocaine injected to scalp 20ml blood taken, 10ml prp injected to whole top of scalp. Next action Post Ops You arrived for appoint 2 on this date at the NHI office 1. Parminder Singh – 7/1/2014 12:54:05 PM – 1/7/2014 – PA – xxxxx arrived for his 2nd PRP 27.6.14 @1000hrs 5ml xylocaine injected, 20ml blood taken, 10ml PRP injected to top scalp, focus front + crown next action post ops Appointment 3 was scheduled for this date 1. Owner – 7/11/2014 7:39:01 PM – 11/7 – SM – called xxx to advise we can not do his PRP treatment tomorrow. He understood and I reinforced to him that treatment can be 1-4 weeks between the 1st 2 x treatments, then from 1-6 weeks between the 2nd and 3rd treatments. Reschuled for this date, because NHI closed. "Tue 29/07/2014 5:00 pm (no show)" No show for this appointment 1. Mark Wilson – 7/30/2014 11:39:58 AM – 30/7/14 – MarkW – Did not arrive for appt. please follow up asap re: Tx plan for client Was contacted after missing appointmet at this time. 1. Mark Wilson – 8/1/2014 2:13:11 PM – 1/8/14 – MarkW – Called xxxxx to follow up his missed PRP 3 on Tuesday 29/7/14. No answer, VM left. Email sent for seth to please call ASAP Hi xxxx, Mark here from Great Directions, I have tried calling you today and just left a voicemail on your phone I was calling to follow-up an appointment you missed on the 29/7/14 for your 3rd PRP, hoping that you are alright and that we can talk soon to organise your on-going treatment plan. If you could please call back ASAP on 1300 875 277, it would be appreciated Thanks, Regards, Mark Wilson (R.N.) Great Directions Australia Syd: (02) 9191 0390 Mel: (03) 9988 0888 Reception: 1300 875 277 Email: email@example.com Web: www.greatdirections.com.au
- On the 30th August 2014, the client responded via email with
30/8/14 – MarkW – Recieved to personal work email Sat 30/08/2014 1:52 PM from xxxxxxx Scott convinced me to pay NHI many times! I blame him 100% and will go as far to make everyone aware of what he did! if he wants me to stop he can refund me! it was his fault I paid! I would have never paid if he hadn't contacted me constantly and emailing me convincing me to do it!!! he told me NHI is reputable, safe and trustworthy! a trustworthy person doesn't steal money and run away like a scum!!! Sent from my iPhone
- On the 30th August 2014, the client went to our Youtube channel and posted the following:
30/8/14 – MarkW – posted on youtube video: PRP Hair Loss Live Treatment Invitation Sat 30/08/2014 11:52 AM xxxxxx Scott Moore called me and convinced me to go with prp! after paying $2000 he cancelled my appointment and said my partner stole your money and ran away! if you want treatment you have to pay again!
- On the 30th August 2014 the client posted a total of 41 posts (similar to the above)
- On the 2nd September 2014, we found more posts:
02/09/14 – MarkW – Posted on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 at 2:17am CDT by Title: "greatdirections.com.au – Scam Hair Transplant Doctor in Australia, Scott Moore, great directions" Content: "Product: Great Directions – Scott Moore Company: greatdirections.com.au Location: SYDNEY, SYDNEY, nsw 2027, AU URL: http://www.greatdirections.com.au/ Category: Health, Beauty Do not believe anything Scott Moore from National Hair Institute and great directions says.He promises the world but never delivers."
- On the 3rd of September we emailed the publisher of the complaints and posts.
03/09/14 – Copy of Email sent Wed 3/09/2014 8:50 PM to 'email@example.com' Dear www.sagacity.com, To the moderators and management of complaints.com, I am writing to you regarding an offensive statement currently publically listed on you website. The offending material is found at http://www.complaints.com/2014-09-02/health-beauty/greatdirections-com-au/sydney-sydney-nsw-2027-au/scam-hair-transplant-doctor-in-australia-scott-moore-great-directions/1001409642206480581.html The below information states multiple breaches in your publicly stated posting guidelines. Complaint Posting Guidelines – for Consumers: • COMPLAINTS SHOULD DESCRIBE AN ACTUAL, FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE OF A CONSUMER. • The uploaded has not described an experience, he has slandered a personal statement that states "not to believe anything" and "he promises the world and never delivers" • This complaint was made by an individual who paid a different company "National Hair Institute", "Great Directions" has never accepted any payments or rendered any service to this individual. • Great Directions did offer to provide additional free service to the individual, but the individual refused to attend the treatment. • COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE WRITTEN BY THE CONSUMER THAT HAD THE EXPERIENCE. • This complaint was uploaded by "Aussie p." • This is not a stated individual, and there is no client by the name of "Aussie p." who has ever had any interaction with Great Directions • COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE SUITABLE FOR A GENERAL FAMILY AUDIENCE. • COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTIVE IN NATURE, SEEKING A POSITIVE RESULT OR COMMUNICATION. • There is nothing constructive about the comments posted, they are defamatory by nature, provide no basis for their malicious slander and will be used in the pending legal proceedings. • COMPLAINTS SHOULD INDICATE A DESIRED OUTCOME. • There is no outcome stated • No intent mentioned • Only an individual causing damage to the good reputation of our company and Director. Due to these multiple breaches, Great Directions request that the content be immediately publically removed, the original uploaders information, including IP address and email, be provided for pending legal action and the user be restricted from posting any further misleading and damaging content. Please also note that all information sent and or received, may be used in on-going legal proceedings. Mark Wilson (R.N.) Great Directions Australia Syd: (02) 9191 0390 Mel: (03) 9988 0888 Reception: 1300 875 277 Email: email@example.com Web: www.greatdirections.com.au
- On the 2nd of October, our receptionist recorded the following
02/10/2014 – Cristina J – Got a call from xxxx, he wanted me to let SM know that there will be a court proceedings regarding his complaint. It will be on 22nd of Oct at the Melbourne Magistrate Court at 10:30 am. Asked if this is all SM needs to know, client said yes and that his lawyer also sent him a notice at our Melb office. Called SM but got his VM, left a message in Skype to let me know when he is free so I can call. Was able to relay the message to SM via Skype.
- On the 2nd of October, I called back the client to get the name of his solicitor, he refused to provide it.
- We have since emailed Google, WordPress, the Police and my own legal representation. Unless I am willing to spend $8,000 to $15,000 to suppress the blog and content, there is NO GOVERNING AUTHORITY AVAILABLE.
- I asked the police about charging him with extortion, the Victoria Police said it was not "worth their time"
- We have tried to ignore the blog, however the client continues to post content on it, and therefore it is gaining google rankings.
- Please don't make a decision on my good will and character until you have met with me personally and made up your opinion for yourself.
If you would like to assist me in the above (legally etc) – please contact me on email@example.com.
Another way to assist is to NOT CLICK ON the links or websites. The more times people click on them, the higher the clients website ratings in Google will be.
I hope the above provides you with the EVIDENCE that the review sites that call me a "scammer" are NOT accurate at all.
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VG Life Sciences Expands Ovarian Cancer Trial; Approved to Study Treatment of Breast, Colon, Lung, L
VG Life Sciences Expands Ovarian Cancer Trial; Approved to Study Treatment of Breast, Colon, Lung, Liver and Pancreas Cancer
Hydroxy, Nexavar Combination Compound Gets Approval From University of Texas Institutional Review Board to Study Treatment of All Solid Tumors
SAN MARINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VG Life Sciences (OTC Pink: VGLS), has received approval from the Institutional Review Board of the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio to expand the types of cancers being studied in the Company's ongoing physician-initiated Phase 1 clinical trial. The IRB action allows the study to immediately broaden scope to the treatment of all solid tumors, which includes a wide and diverse range of cancer types including breast, colon, lung, liver and pancreas cancer. Effective immediately, principal investigator Dr. Tyler Curiel will begin screening patients with all solid tumors to study the safety of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in combination with sorafenib (marketed as Nexevar™ by Bayer AG). VG Life Sciences holds the exclusive worldwide license to the body of patents underlying the use of MDT compounds in the treatment of cancers.
Concurrent with receipt of IRB approval, noted oncologist Dr. Tyler Curiel has announced that he will expand the study of HCQ into patients suffering from relapsed or refractory (drug-resistant) cancers including those of breast, colon, lung, liver and pancreas, and is now screening patients for trial eligibility at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC) of the University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio. The protocol for the trial will remain otherwise unchanged, including endpoints, dosing and follow-up evaluation.
VG Life Sciences' Chief Scientist, Dr. Karen Newell Rogers, commented on the Company's progress in the clinical trials arena, saying, "The initial work of Dr. Tyler Curiel utilizing this combination of VG Life Sciences' compound and sorafenib in ovarian cancer has been very encouraging in terms of its safety. It is just what we expected and we are enthused about expanding this to other cancer types, as well."
Dr. Tyler Curiel, the lead investigator, said, "We now have approval to use sorafenib and HCQ to treat all solid tumors. I have identified candidate patients for this expanded protocol, and we are continuing screening for potential enrollment."
Dr. Curiel is an internationally recognized expert and speaker in tumor immunology and in the humanities, has been a featured scientist on the NOVANow Science Television program on PBS, and is the recipient of numerous medical and civic service awards including the Mauveny Prize for Cancer Research from Tulane University, the STARS Research Enhancement Award from the University of Texas and the Health Care Hero Award from the San Antonio Business Journal. Dr. Curiel holds membership in a multitude of professional organizations and sits on the Editorial Boards of several publications including TheJournal of Immunology and The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Haig Keledjian, VG Life Sciences' CEO, said, "We are rapidly progressing through the multiple stages in the validation of our science. Broadening our safety and efficacy studies to include breast, colon, lung, liver and pancreas tumors significantly expands the markets we are working to address, and helps us move closer to bringing effective and efficient treatments, that are more comfortably tolerated, to those seeking treatment for these cancers."
About VG Life Sciences Inc.
San Marino, California-based VG Life Sciences Inc., formerly known as Viral Genetics, discovers and develops drug therapies from two exclusively licensed platform technologies based on over 60 patents: Metabolic Disruption (MDT) and Targeted Peptides (TPT). A physician-initiated Phase I clinical trial of an MDT compound in combination with Nexavar™ on Stage III and IV ovarian cancer patients is ongoing at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. A majority-owned subsidiary, VG Energy (www.vgenergy.net), is dedicated to exploring biofuel and agricultural applications for the MDT platform. Founded in 1994, the biotech company is researching treatments for drug-resistant cancer, Lyme disease, Strep, Staph and Sepsis, and HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.vglifesciences.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties associated with financial projections, budgets, milestone timelines, clinical development, regulatory approvals and other risks described by VG Life Sciences Inc. from time to time in its periodic reports, including statements about its subsidiary, VG Energy, Inc. None of VG Life Sciences Inc.'s drug compounds are currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration or by any comparable regulatory agencies elsewhere in the world, nor are any non-pharmaceutical products of VG Energy, Inc. commercialized. While VG Life Sciences Inc. believes that the forward-looking statements and underlying assumptions are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, including, but not limited to, the ability of VG Life Sciences Inc. to establish the efficacy of any of its drug therapies in the treatment of any disease or health condition, the development of studies and strategies leading to commercialization of those drug compounds in the United States, the obtaining of funding required to carry out the development plan, the completion of studies and tests on time or at all, the successful outcome of such studies or tests, or the successful commercialization of VG Energy, Inc.'s non-pharmaceutical products. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by VG Life Sciences Inc. or any other person that the objectives and plans of VG Life Sciences Inc. will be achieved. VG Life Sciences Inc. disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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"Everything happens for a reason." I have heard these simple words spoken throughout my life, but I was never sure if I truly believed in them, until now. Does everything really happen for a reason, or is that just a phrase we use as a blanket to cover ourselves during the dark, cold moments that sometimes overshadow our lives?
Individuals tend to overlook the positive in life and sometimes focus solely on the negative, but the question is why? Why does someone dwell so deeply on the despair surrounding him but neglect to note the blessings that he posseses? Recently; I asked a fellow co-worker what his secret to life was. He is continously upbeat, has an incredible aura around him, and embeds everyone he encounters with a spectacular attitude. What was his answer? He has "nothing to be unhappy about." Each day becomes a gift that has been bestowed upon him. He has his health, humor, and happiness, and with his attitude he has inspired me to be more grateful for every day that I get to live.
Our experiences in life make us the distinct characters that we are, but we must endure blissful as well as bitter concurrences to truly mold ourselves into the human beings that we become. Trials travel our way to teach us lessons that we are sometimes reluctant to learn. Life isn't just hard; life is cruel. However, it is from the harshness that we learn to appreciate the euphoria. Would we recognize true blessedness if we didn't get acquainted with true anguish?
Some circumstances we will never comprehend. Why I have cried myself to sleep some nights I may never know, but I do know this, "Everything happens for a reason." I may not understand the reason, and I may question it, but I know deep down that there is justification behind my heartache. Therefore, the next time God smiles down on you, thank him. The next time tears stream down your face, stop to feel His comfort circumvent you and the next time you aren't appreciative of the life you are leading, re-evaluate. Afterall, "Everything happens for a reason," for better or for worse.
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In "An Easy Way to Prevent Runaway Scripts" (http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/ArticleID/95196/95196.html), Dick Lewis discusses how to prevent runaway Windows shell scripts by adding a .txt extension to a script's filename after executing the script. For example, if a script is named MyScript.bat, you'd rename the script MyScript.bat.txt. Adding a .txt extension removes the danger of accidental launches but lets you keep the script's original filename and keeps the code intact for future use. To use the script again, you just remove the .txt extension. Dick notes that you can add the following one-line command to the end of a script to prompt the script to automatically rename itself:
Move %0 %0.txt
By using %0 as the source parameter and %0.txt as the destination parameter, you're appending the .txt extension to the filename while "moving" the script to the same location. (In Windows shell scripts, %0 is the name of the script being executed.)
Dick warns that when you run the script, you must launch it with the extension specified. For example, you need to type
on the command line. Typing only
will cause the Move command to not work correctly because the command processor executes that command as
Move MyScript MyScript.txt
Thus, the script will now be named MyScript.txt instead of MyScript.bat.txt.
You can eliminate the restriction of having to include the extension when you launch the script by using a slightly different version of the Move command:
Move "%~f0" "%~f0.txt"
Adding the ~f modifier tells the command processor to expand the script's name to a fully qualified path name before adding the .txt extension. You can also use this technique with the Rename command
Rename "%~f0" "%~nx0.txt"
In this case, ~nx modifier tells the command processor to expand the script's name to a filename and extension before adding the .txt extension.
Listing 1 contains a script that demonstrates other ways you can modify the script's name. After you download this script from the Scripting Pro VIP Web site, simply launch it from the command line. In addition, you'll find more information about modifiers in the "Manipulating Command-Line Parameters" sidebar (http://www.windowsitpro.com/articles/articleid/46132/Manipulating_CommandLine_Parameters.html), which is part of the article "A New, Improved Stab at File Ownership" (June 2005, InstantDoc ID 46131). You can also check out the "Using batch parameters" Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/percent.mspx?mfr=true.
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15th March 2017
-By Steven Duckworth-
Mind the Language Gap
Last week, amid fallout from the budget speech and its political consequences, Jeremy Hunt addressed a Reform conference in central London. At the event, the Secretary of State delivered a speech that was perceptive, engaging and strong on detail, which will be utterly unsurprising to those who know the man and his interest in improving healthcare in Britain generally and the NHS in England specifically. Hunt didn't – "I bet he didn't", I hear you cry – focus on funding or NHS operational issues, apart from a commitment to the A & E performance target. He did, however, drill down specifically and with precision on the importance of all healthcare providers making patient safety their one overriding mission.
The Secretary of State used the examples of failure that had led to the tragedies seen at Mid Staffs, Southern and Morecambe Bay NHS Trusts and the pain this had caused to patients and their families. He made the compelling case, clinically, economically and morally for making the improvement in patient safety the NHS's driving focus, using the examples of patient safety campaigners and leaders such as Julie Bailey and James Titcombe – among others – to make his point.
In short, Hunt talked about people.
In contrast to the Hunt speech was an interview the shadow education secretary Angela Rayner had given to the Today program a couple of days before. Rayner was on the program to respond to the much trailed leak that the chancellor was going to earmark £500m pounds for education spending in the budget. Apart from the fact that Rayner was at times aggressive and difficult it's harsh to blame her much for this. John Humphrys' interview style would drive most to distraction, although she should probably learn to deal with it.
The striking element of the interview was the language she used, describing increased education funding as "a vanity project" and "ideological dogma". An absolutely awful way to respond to a rise in school spending. There are many sound arguments opposing selection in schools and some against the creation of Free Schools, but the shadow secretary could not get beyond her leftist based rhetoric to make these points.
In short, Rayner talked about politics.
It would be unfair to single out Rayner, partly because the interview format is more challenging than a prepared speech but also because she is only following the course set by her leader and followed by many of her front bench colleagues. In fact she is one of the better members of Labour's senior team and given time to find her feet could turn into an effective politician. Her interview is an example of how Labour is developing a way of engagement that is becoming ever more closed and inward focused, throwing rhetorical red meat to its more extreme supporters while at the same time turning off most voters.
A cycle is now in motion where every poor opinion poll is met by an increased infusion of hard sloganeering and protest, which in turn leads to more public distrust. None of this is to say that the government are getting public policy right, they are most certainly not, but that Labour's response to it is becoming staid and predictable and even confirmed Labour supporters are switching off.
So how does Labour break the cycle?
Quite simply, Labour must start talking to people about issues that matter to them, which in relation to public services usually revolves around ease of access and quality of service, in language that is accessible and, to be blunt, vaguely normal. Most voters are put off by talk of fight and struggle, just as they find it odd to see politicians on marches and protests – especially when they appear to be surrounded by Socialist Worker placards – and they become frustrated at an opposition that constantly decries government policy but doesn't appear to want to offer alternatives beyond slogans and platitudes.
The share of the vote at recent by elections suggest that people are not listening to Labour any more and that the party is drifting down a political cul-de-sac. They seem also to have concluded that there is one party pushing "ideological dogma" and it isn't the Conservatives.
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Gabriel Jesus could start Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Sunday.
Jesus has been on the sidelines since breaking a bone in his foot against Bournemouth on February 13.
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The Brazilian had made a big impact on the City squad, starting in place of Sergio Aguero and scoring three goals in four starts.
He returned to full training in recent weeks and Pep Guardiola says he will be part of the travelling squad for Sunday's game.
"He is really much, much better," Guardiola said. "Today, he makes part of training with us. He's coming back with his happiness and we are so happy he is back again.
"We are going to travel all the squad to Wembley. He will be part of that. After we will see."
And the City boss did not rule out the possibility that the 20-year-old could be thrown straight back into the starting line-up.
Asked if a place in the line-up would out of the question, he answered simply: "No.
"All the squad is going to travel for Sunday tomorrow afternoon, [earlier] than normal to arrive in time to see the first semi-final, Tottenham versus Chelsea, all together. After we will be all together and after dinner we will decide the team and the people on the bench."
He added: "It's difficult to come to the Premier League and play how he played. He played just 10 minutes against Tottenham [on his debut] and created two or three chances by himself.
"All the players I am happy to have them back when they are injured but especially for him.
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Sometimes it's hard to find a good topic to write about for the UPDATE; other times, something just jumps out at me and I almost can't help writing about it. This week's column is the result of the latter: A respected legal scholar, Jonathan I. Ezor, has written an interesting paper that covers the legal implications of Realtime Blackhole Lists (RBLs). The paper, "Busting Blocks: Appropriate Legal Remedies for Wrongful Inclusion in Spam Filters Under U.S. Law," (http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=944551) is interesting to Exchange administrators for several reasons, not least that Professor Ezor "argues for a higher standard of care among block list vendors"—something that an administrator for any mistakenly blocked business would no doubt welcome.
The paper begins by defining spam and presenting a brief history; it's probably safe to say that most UPDATE readers can skip that part. Ezor goes on to discuss the Internet tradition of finding self-policing technical solutions to behavioral problems whenever possible, and he places RBLs in this tradition. However, as with many other self-regulated environments, there's no guarantee that all the involved parties will either follow the regulations or act reasonably in the context of the environment. Thus we've seen a rise in litigation involving RBLs, including several companies who have sued claiming that they were wrongly added to a list. (My own ISP, Buckeye Express, has filed such a suit, but it's still pending.)
Ezor explains that entities wrongly added to an RBL have sued for defamation, "intentional interference with prospective business relationships" (which is just about what it sounds like), restraint of trade, and a variety of other grievances. There's no doubt that when your server's IP address is added to a blacklist, you'll have trouble exchanging legitimate email with other organizations; the only real questions are how fast you'll figure out what the problem is and how fast you can fix it. Filing suit is certainly an extreme measure, but some RBL providers take a surprisingly casual approach to fixing mistakes. Clearly the good professor is on to something when he says, "For the sender, though, the consequences \[of a mistake\] can be severe, and without the ability to use the courts to force a change, the sender may have little recourse."
Instead of spamming the courts with litigation, Ezor proposes an alternative solution:
- RBL vendors should use objective standards to decide who they add to their lists.
- Senders who complain should be automatically delisted unless there's proof that they're spammers.
- RBLs should list the IP address of only the offending sender, not another party who might benefit from the message (such as the advertiser whose product is being touted).
- Providers should "be held to professional standards of conduct, including objectivity, reasonable care, and (to the extent their activities cause harm) accountability."
This is a pretty strong set of suggestions, especially the last one. The Internet, and the IT world in general, has a long history of trouble with the idea that "professional standards of conduct" should apply. It doesn't seem likely that RBL providers (many of which are operated by volunteers) who have historically refused to apply these standards will suddenly start doing so unless someone makes them, and in that case the cure might be worse than the disease.
However, it's an interesting argument, particularly in light of the complaints I've been hearing from administrators who have been incorrectly added to blacklists. What do you think? Would you be willing to pay a fee to subscribe to an RBL service if you could find one that followed these recommendations? Drop me a note and let me know.
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Hill of Virginia Beach announce the engagement of their daughter, Robin Elizabeth Hill of Newport News, to Ensign Steven Jay Fitzgerald of Churchville, son of Joan F. Gilmer of Staunton.
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Graphic Novel: Tingley's death marks up, down comic year
My list of 10 important things that happened in comics in 2017:
• Mimi Pond publishes The Customer Is Always Wrong, her sequel to Over Easy and the best graphic novel of the year.
• Former London Free Press editorial cartoonist Merle Tingley, lovingly known as Ting, dies. Among his inheritors is Seth, father of the autobiographical school of Canadian graphica.
• Tim Morris closes the Comic Book Collector in the Old East Village on Dundas Street, bringing an end to an era in Forest City comics fandom. The store was the first of its kind in London and one of the first direct-market outlets in all of North America.
• Jillian Tamaki releases Boundless, a collection of shorter pieces. Tamaki is the face of the comics future.
• Brescia College English professor Dominick Grace helps edit a definitive collection of Jim Shooter interviews, shedding light on how Marvel Comics went from the House of Ideas to its current sorry state.
• Dan Bar-el and Vicki Nerino team up to produce Dog Night at the Story Zoo, which tells the story of rescue animals, the funniest and most moving Canadian graphic novel of 2017.
• Seth somehow brings Clyde Fans to a dizzying conclusion in Palookaville 23.
• Jeff Lemire acquires enough power in the publishing industry that he no longer has to fudge the Canadian-ness of his work, with the result being this year's Roughneck, a thematic sequel to his collaboration with Gord Downie, Secret Path.
• Superhero stories reach their end on the big screen. Or do they? Thor Ragnarok is a parody of itself. Are any new directions are open to future makers of Marvel's comic adaptations?
• Blade Runner 2049 and The Last Jedi come out on the big screen. Not specifically an event in the comics world, the combined influence of these movies will change comics for years to come.
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You will feel the baby move yourself at between 13 to 16 weeks. It will feel just like a flutter. Like the baby is swimming in there. You will be the only one who can feel this. When you get to around 16-20 weeks others will be able to feel the baby kick. This varies from woman to woman though. I hope this helped.
Anywhere between 18-24 weeks, second time moms sometimes feel the baby as early as 13/14 weeks though. If you haven't felt the baby move by 24 weeks then your doctor will be concerned. If feels like it takes forever with the first pregnancy, but it is so worth it. The initial feeling will feel like flutters, bubbles, etc. so it might be hard to recognize or you may even mistake it for something else.
I felt both of mine at 14 weeks. People thought I was crazy with my first one when I said I could feel it, but that feeling never went away and only got stronger and harder. By my second pregnancy, I knew it in fact was the movement when I felt it. No one else could feel it until later in the 5th month, and definitely by 6 months.
I think I was about 18 weeks with my first baby and it was much earlier this time around (14 weeks). It also depends on your build. I'm very petite. I hear that women with more room in there may not feel movement until much later. Everyone is different! Don't be worried about what you hear from other people. Your doctor will help you determine what is normal for you.
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Approached to design an 'off-the-wall', yet real project as a marketing promotion for Yellow Pages, the concept of a working restaurant up in a large Redwood tree is inspired by a suspended chrysalis, in a fairy-tale environment overlooking a meadow and meandering stream on the edge of a forest.
At 10m wide and over 12m high with split-level floor sitting 10m above the ground, it is sustainably constructed from timber trusses forming the main structure and curved glue-laminated pine fins and poplar slats to give it form. Windows are created by leaving spaces between the slats/fins that keeps the overall form yet affords a variety of permability for the views and light. Access is via a 60m tree-top walkway – an adventure in itself.
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By Mark Vester
Former two-division champion Miguel Cotto has officially announced on the social networks that Emanuel Steward will be coming in as the new head trainer. Cotto will go for his third divisional title on June 5 against undefeated WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman at New York's Yankee Stadium. The Puerto Rican star captured belts at 140 and 147-pounds.
Steward's involvement with Cotto had been known for weeks. The veteran trainer, who currently handles heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, was going to work as a consultant for Foreman's team, but accepted a much bigger offer from Team Cotto.
Joe Santiago, who took over as Miguel's trainer after uncle Evangelista Cotto was fired in early 2009, will still be part of Miguel's corner. Cotto took a bad beating in his last couple of fights. Steward will attempt to sharpen up his boxing skills by adding a much tighter defense.
"As promised, I officially announce today that Mr. Emanuel Steward will be my head trainer. And joining my corner with Joe Santiago, Joe Chavez and my brother Jose. On June 5th, we will make history again," Cotto said.
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