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Jesse and I had an awesome engagement photo session today with a great young couple who hired us to shoot their wedding next year. It is so much fun doing shoots with people who are fun, lively and clearly in love!
Since they are not from the area, they asked us to choose a location for the shoot and their only request was that it be outside. I remembered a really scenic walking bridge I discovered by accident on the New Boston rail trail and thought that would be a perfect setting for their photos. This is a photo that I took there earlier this year:
We are always a little nervous about outdoor shoots because you just never know how the weather is going to treat you but, wow, did the weather really come through for us today! We shot in the late afternoon so the sun was at a perfect place in the sky to allow us to avoid the harsh lighting of noon-time. The leaves were perfectly lit, the sky was clear and the mosquitoes gave us a break until nearly the end of the shoot.
Like many couples newly engaged, Juline and Matt had little experience doing couple photos in front of a lens. With a little direction, though, they were able to loosen right up and really get into the spirit! They were very playful, not afraid to show their affection for each other and were very clear with us that they wanted the photos to be more fun than formal. To make their point, they even brought their Patriots jerseys for a few photos!
All in all, it was a great day and we look forward to shooting this wonderful couple's wedding next year!
Juline says she is in love with Matt and that she WILL get him to the altar even if she has to drag him kicking and screaming! We believe it!!!
Tomorrow, we're off to Portsmouth to do a profile of local upscale gift shops for Gift Shop Magazine. Looking forward to that one!!!
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Today I'm pleased to welcome crime fiction/thriller author Matt Hilton to the blog. Author of the popular Joe Hunter series and Tess Grey thriller series, Matt's fiction is all about thrills and action. Taking a break from writing the third in the Tess Grey series Matt has kindly agreed to answering some questions from me. Thanks for taking part today Matt, lets start the interview:
What inspired you to write in the crime action genre?
Back in my youth I read whatever books came into the house via my father. He was a huge fan of the men's adventure books of the day, so these were the books I was picking up and reading too. I loved stories full of action and pace, and it didn't matter to me if the protagonist was a spy (Nick Carter), vigilante (Mack Bolan), gunslinger (Edge) or barbarian swordsman (Conan the Cimmerian), as long as the story was fast and furious and full of hair-raising adventure. So, when it came to start penning my own tales, it was obvious that I'd try to emulate my literary heroes, and from all those genres I found the one that suited me best was crime action – which for me can encompass all the other genres mentioned above, as long as it's in a relatively contemporary setting. These days when I pick up a book, I still reach for crime action (AKA crime thriller) first, so I suppose I haven't changed much over the years. The other answer is that I write the kind of books I'd love to read.
On your website you say that you listened to your Dad tell stories when you were younger. What was your favourite, and why?
It's difficult choosing only one, or even recalling any single story. Often the same story was told on different occasions and each time it took on a different slant, or had a twist, so they were ever changing, so kept on entertaining. If the stories featured action, there'd be a lot of play-acting (or role-playing) going on, with play-fights a must to get most enjoyment from the experience. But, I must say, my dad could tell a good ghost story, and from that I have also developed a lifelong love of a good spooky story. Continue reading

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MILTON, N.Y. - The duo of Jayla Harris and Lauren Fancella both earned All-ECAC honors for Hood College with their finishes at the ECAC Championships.
How it Happened
- Both Blazers finished in the top 20 on the 6,000-meter course. Harris placed 12th with a time of 26:27.6. Fancella took 19th place in 27:37.4.
- Andrea Christmas was 41st with a time of 30:54.8.
- Vassar was crowned ECAC champions with 24 points.
- Erin MacDonell won the race in 24:45.6.
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Hasan, Ahmed, McCormack, S, Huang, M. J. and Norton, B. (2010) Evaluation of phase change materials for thermal regulation enhancement of building integrated photovoltaics. J. Solar Energy, 84 (9). pp. 1601-1612. [Journal article]
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Regulating the temperature of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) using phase change materials (PCMs) reduces the loss of temperature dependent photovoltaic (PV) efficiency. Five PCMs were selected for evaluation all with melting temperatures 25 ± 4 °C and heat of fusion between 140 and 213 kJ/kg. Experiments were conducted at three insolation intensities to evaluate the performance of each PCM in four different PV/PCM systems. The effect on thermal regulation of PV was determined by changing the (i) mass of PCM and (ii) thermal conductivities of the PCM and PV/PCM system. A maximum temperature reduction of 18 °C was achieved for 30 min while 10 °C temperature reduction was maintained for 5 h at −1000 W/m2 insolation.
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So I'm standing at Bombardier's Millhaven testing facility, watching crews erect OCS catenary on the high-speed test track they built for Toronto's TR MOVIA sets... And can also see a monorail on the beam, and they're also shunting Kuala Lumpur ALRT MK 3 sets around on the LIM test track!
Pics a bit later.
Pics a bit later.
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text: Sujata Sachdeva, a former vice-president of finance at electronics manufacturer Koss, allegedly used $31 million of the company's cash to indulge her taste for high-end clothes. What kind of high-end clothes, you might ask? Couture? Was she jetting to Paris and Milan to buy these one-of-a-kind items? No: Somehow, she managed to spend that kind of money in Wisconsin. [Reuters via Business Insider]


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I have a mild obsession with Disney movies. One of my favorites was Cinderella. I love the storyline... searching for your one true love using only one clue; a lost shoe. Last week on my way home from work I found someones glass slipper... only it was a Jessica Simpson pump.
Yes, I wanted to be an investigator and find out who owned these killer heels. Because I know I would be crying my eyes out if I walked in the door with only one of my favorite shoes. Instead I just snapped a picture and left the lonely slipper alone for our Cinderella's prince charming to find. I would be lying if I said I didn't think about this beauty all night long. They were my size... 8 1/2- too good to be true.
In the morning when I left for school, she was still there. Oh Jessica, you looked so cold lying on the cement now glistening in the sun with frozen dew drops from the night before. I took one last look and drove away. I knew that if I tried to find Crescent Cove Cinderella my reward would have to be the other shoe!


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text: Meet a Specialist: Phillip Song, M.D. As a laryngology specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, Dr. Phillip Song treats patients suffering from a range of conditions related to the voice and throat. "I originally became interested in laryngology, because it was an area of medicine attempting to answer numerous 'how' and 'why' questions. I wanted to understand those issues related to the voice and throat, which can so deeply affect a person's quality of life," Dr. Song recalls. "I felt especially pulled toward this specialty due to my own throat problems, which included hoarseness and reflux. This has allowed me to connect more deeply with patients." A Board Certified member of Mass. Eye and Ear's Laryngology Division and Associate Medical Director of the Voice and Speech Lab, Dr. Song has a host of experience treating patients suffering from conditions related to the voice and throat. Dr. Song stresses that most conditions are related to three major functions: eating and drinking, breathing, or talking. "I often see otherwise healthy patients, who are experiencing voice-related problems. If those patients sing or perform professionally, their voices are their livelihood; it's what they have worked toward," Dr. Song emphasizes. "On the other hand, I also treat patients suffering from very serious health conditions, such as airway stenosis or throat cancer, who are in need of immediate care." Treatment options vary significantly depending on the patient's condition, but common treatments include surgery to improve voice and swallowing, airway reconstruction, or laryngeal EMG. Much of Dr. Song's focus is on neurolaryngology, the study of how brain disease affects laryngeal (voice and speech) function. For this reason, a significant number of Dr. Song's patients suffer from neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or have sustained traumatic brain injuries. "Some of my patients suffer from complex neurological disorders, which affect their voice and swallowing. My main focus is to improve laryngeal function for these patients," Dr. Song explains. "We have a dynamic relationship with Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, and patients with complex laryngeal issues are often referred to me by Spaulding." Dr. Song emphasizes that each patient possesses his or her own set of goals. "My biggest challenge is defining patients' unique goals and devising treatment options to best meet those needs. For example, it is extremely difficult to help someone who has sustained a traumatic brain injury, swallow again. It is equally as challenging to assist a professional singer hit his or her upper register again. I'm faced with a variety of challenges every day, and I'm grateful for that," Dr. Song acknowledges. As Associate Medical Director of the Voice and Speech Lab, Dr. Song emphasizes the diversity of the department at Mass. Eye and Ear. "We have one of the finest teams of voice pathologists in the country. It is very difficult to find a group as equally adept at voice, breathing disorders, and respiratory issues as we have in the Voice and Speech Lab at Mass. Eye and Ear," Dr. Song remarks. Dr. Song's newest endeavor at Mass. Eye and Ear involves developing a neurolaryngology center. The center will integrate speech and language pathology, neurology, and neurolaryngology, to facilitate treatment for patients with serious neurological conditions. These patients may have experienced stroke or traumatic brain injury, or suffer from disorders such as Parkinson's or ALS. Dr. Song says, "The new center is a novel approach to neurolaryngology. It will allow us to provide a network of providers in one location, to help patients through their treatment processes. I'm thrilled to have such a large role in this center's development." Mass. Eye and Ear's physicians and speech and language pathologists not only treat patients at Mass. Eye and Ear; they offer care to those in the community as well. Dr. Song explains, "We work with several conservatories throughout Boston, to assist students and rising vocalists. Mass. Eye and Ear's diverse group of physicians and speech and language pathologists continually provide exceptional care to those suffering from voice and throat problems, here at Mass. Eye and Ear and in the community." Contact Dr. Song's office at 617-573-3557. View Dr. Song's online bio for more information. Request an appointment. Contact Us Today! 617-523-7900


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Aztiria, Asier, Augusto, Juan Carlos, Basagoiti, Rosa and Izaguirre, Alberto (2010) Accurate Temporal Relationships in Sequences of User Behaviours in Intelligent Environments. In: Proceedings of 1st International Symposium on Ambient Intelligence (ISAmI 2010). Springer Verlag. 7 pp. [Conference contribution]
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I had the same problem and found a solution.
When I ran
dokku postgresql:create app_name, I got the "please update" notice, but actually when I looked in docker containers, the
postgresql/app_name got created. Dokku just didn't see it as its own.
So I went
nano /home/dokku/app_name/ENV and set my
DATABASE_URL environment variable to
export DATABASE_URL="$PRODUCTION_ADAPTER://$PRODUCTION_USERNAME:$PRODUCTION_PASSWORD@$PRODUCTION_HOST:$PRODUCTION_PORT/$PRODUCTION_DB?encoding=utf-8"
according to link.
Then when I pushed the app again to dokku, it got the database from the ENV and everything worked smoothly.


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Board To Buy Out Superintendent's Contract
The Palm Beach County, Fla., school board voted last week to buy out the contract of its beleaguered superintendent, C. Monica Uhlhorn.
Although the vote was scheduled quickly, many board members and other district leaders had been predicting that Ms. Uhlhorn was on her way out.
Teachers, administrators, and parents had mounted campaigns to demand that the superintendent be ousted, and the movement seemed to gain momentum in recent weeks as Ms. Uhlhorn's performance was scrutinized by both the local and national news media.
"Dr. Uhlhorn has just about burned all of her bridges," Joseph A. Orr, the executive director of the Palm Beach County School Administrators and District Staff Associations, said the day before the vote. "There is no way for her to go back from where she is right now. Her enemies are increasing by the day."
Ms. Uhlhorn did not attend last week's board meeting and was unavailable for comment.
In a recent interview, she disputed the commonly heard criticism that she had a top-down management style that hindered efforts to improve schools.
One board member, Gail Bjork, said last week before the vote that the superintendent had done nothing to merit the board action and "has been the fall guy for the board's inability to make sound business decisions."
Ms. Bjork conceded, however, that her opinion put her in the minority on the seven-member board. She was among the six board members who attended last week's meeting and voted unanimously to undertake negotiations to buy out Ms. Uhlhorn's contract next month, a year before it was due to expire.
The board's resolution on the buyout noted that the effectiveness of any superintendent is diminished by a lack of strong support and said that "it has become increasingly obvious that the board is unable or unwilling to provide such support" to Ms. Uhlhorn.
Series of Setbacks
Events over the past few months had convinced the board to rule out keeping Ms. Uhlhorn, who was hired in 1991 with a five-year contract and an annual salary of $125,000. Among the developments:
District officials announced this month that the school system was projected to have a $6 million deficit in its annual budget of about $1.4 billion by the end of the current fiscal year.
Ms. Uhlhorn is involved in a legal battle with three former district business administrators she fired after they alleged she had improperly handled district funds.
Also this month, Ms. Uhlhorn was criticized in a segment on "PrimeTime Live," an ABC television news show, dealing with wasteful spending by school districts. Even some of her detractors called the piece unfair, but it nonetheless drew more attention to the district's problems.
In March, the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association took a vote of no confidence in Ms. Uhlhorn. The same month, a prominent Boston-based nonprofit group severed its relationship with the district, which it criticized as severely mismanaged and resistant to change. (See Education Week, 3/29/95.)
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Online Auto Shoppers: Who Are They and How Do You Meet Their Needs?
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While the Internet has not replaced the dealer franchise system, it has changed the way consumers shop for new and used vehicles. This paper explores how the Internet has affected the vehicle-shopping process from the consumer's point of view by identifying the similarities and differences in the shopping behavior of four groups of new-vehicle shoppers: Non-AIUs (those who didn't use the Internet in their vehicle shopping process); AIUs (those who used the Internet in their vehicle shopping process); Submitters (those who sent an online request for information to a dealer); and OSBs (online submit buyers, or those who purchased from a dealer who responded to their online request).


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MILLER, BURCHARD (?–?). Burchard Miller was one of the many persons interested in the 1840s in securing land grants from the Republic of Texas for colonization enterprises. On February 8, 1842, he joined Henry Francis Fisher and Joseph Bakerqqv in an application to President Sam Houston for a grant of land between the Llano and Colorado rivers on which to settle 1,000 families of German, Dutch, Swiss, Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish immigrants. The colonization contract was granted on June 7, 1842, and was renewed in its main parts on September 1, 1843. As early as 1839 Fisher and Miller had become interested in colonization in Texas and had organized the San Saba Company to explore the San Saba River country and its possibilities. Mirabeau B. Lamar thought favorably of the plan. The company accomplished nothing but was either revived or reorganized in 1843, after the Fisher-Miller Land Grant went into effect. To facilitate the colonization enterprise, Fisher went to Germany in 1843 and secured the appointment of Texas consul for the port of Bremen on December 20, 1843. Before he left for Germany, he and Miller secured a renewal of their earlier colonization contract, and while Fisher was in Germany he sold to the Adelsverein an interest in the contract for $8,000 to $16,000.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:Rudolph L. Biesele, The History of the German Settlements in Texas, 1831–1861 (Austin: Von Boeckmann-Jones, 1930; rpt. 1964). Rudolph L. Biesele, "San Saba Colonization Company," Southwestern Historical Quarterly 33 (January 1930). Henry Francis Fisher Papers, Texas State Library, Austin; Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin. Moritz Tiling, History of the German Element in Texas (Houston: Rein and Sons, 1913).
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Welcome to the largest Sequim Real Estate Blog with over 2,000 articles.
5 Aug 2007
Timber trespass happens far more than most people realize. An unintentional or intentional trespass onto someone's property and cutting trees is "timber trespass." People can work up a serious froth over this, and battles ensue. I've represented many clients in civil lawsuits on this. Sometimes friendly people can simply work it out, but every once in a while there is what I have called, "the neighbor from hell."
The Washington state law can award the stump value of each tree wrongly cut down on a neighbor's property, which is the fair market value of the timber, and the court can award three times the stump value. If the cutting was intentional, the court can also award attorney's fees and costs.
Perhaps an explanation of timber trespass with be helpful. This is a short audio I recorded on the subject of timber trespass:
A Description of Timber Trespass by Chuck Marunde
It always pays to know precisely where your boundary lines are and exactly which trees are on and off your property. Timber trespass is a serious civil offense and could costs you dearly.
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I am an experienced real estate buyer, but I am not from the Sequim area. I am somewhat flexible, realistic, but also particular. So the question was, "how do you choose the RIGHT real estate agent?"
I made my appointment with Chuck on a Sunday morning in March, 2013. He showed me 5 houses. Every house he showed me was within my parameters! I was amazed: a real estate who listened, did his research, and didn't waste my time showing me houses I would never buy! I made an offer a few days later. That was the easy part…
Buying a house is always a stressful time in life. Advice to Buyers: choose an agent who is competent, communicates well, and has exceptional follow-up and follow-through! You will spend a lot of time with your agent during the process. Choose someone likable. Go with your gut. I got to know Chuck during the process, and he's a great guy!
You need an agent who is competent to handle and help you negotiate the issues that come up during disclosure, home inspection, appraisal, etc. Chuck's competence is superb! I got truly professional, sound, straightforward advice.
Chuck's communication skills are exceptional: phone, email, fax. He has a wonderful ability to stay "on-point" with what is actually important and doesn't lead you astray on issues that aren't so important.
Chuck's turn-around time on questions, issue resolution, etc. was virtually always within 24 hours. He follows-up, follows-through. He does what he says he will do timely. This relieves a lot of Buyer stress!
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Star Trek: Phoenix-X
Forbidden Crossing, Part II
A giant device sits up in the atmosphere of Paragaan II. The device is large enough to house multiple decks for people to operate it. Inside, are the Corps of Engineers, working their latest masterpiece.
Stanley: "With this baby, we'll be able to save millions of lives! I'm sure someone would appreciate that."
Borne: "But what does this thing do?"
Stanley: "We've been working on this for months, and you just ask now??"
Borne: "I'm a quiet quilter."
Stanley: "Well this device we're all inside of is an atmospheric compensator. We've engineered it to alter the dangerous tetrazine that exists all around Paragaan II, so that the people down below can live without fear of being annihilated."
Gundah: "Many centuries ago, a foolish crew from a foolish starship had caused plasma to ignite the atmosphere, thus killing all life on the planet. Since then, thousands of other starships have been doing it for fun - Many of them for dares or some kind of a rush."
Borne: "What are you altering the tetrazine into?"
Stanley: "Kava nuts."
Vik: "Sorry to interrupt. But this party is now a Voyager party... ended early and uninteresting."
Everyone suddenly turns to Vik's entrance, in shock.
Gundah: "What the!? Who are you??"
Vik: "I'm with Section 31. You may not remember it, but you've worked with us before. We just had your recollections erased after every encounter. Now we need you once again - for the final time............... pending your survival."
Stanley: "This is absurd! Can't we at least activate this atmospheric compensator before we go? All I have to do is press this button and millions of lives will be saved!"
Vik: "There's no time for that. The helmsmen on my vessel is very impatient and if he gets pissy, I have to live with it."
He activates his phaser, setting it to wide-spread, and knocks out all the Engineer's.
Later, Section 31 Agent Wallace and Captain Cell are taking a stroll throughout the corridors of the Phoenix-X when upon passing an open Shuttle bay, they see it is filled with a group of waking Starfleet engineer's. Agent Vik stands before them.
Wallace, enters: "What the--!?"
Cell: "Great, Wallace. You re-join my ship, only to let your friends onboard like they own the place."
Wallace: "Vik is NOT my friend. He's just a jerk who used me to get close the Probie."
Vik: "You would probably have been used by someone sooner or later. Besides, that's not why I'm here now. Your crew is to be assisted by these Corps of Engineers to get the Ultra-Transwarp drive working again."
Cell: "Hey, my crew can handle the drive themselves! You should have seen them during the nanite crisis. The trick is to exterminate the nanites before they evolve into sentience."
Vik: "Well not every person is gifted. Take our friend, Wallace, here, for example."
Cell: "Huh? What are you talkin' about, Vik-dude?"
Vik: "Didn't he tell you? He was genetically enhanced by Section 31 back when he was just a young Security officer aboard your ship. That's why he agreed to get involved with us back in the day."
Cell: "You mean, you're a Bashir wannabe??"
Wallace: "Hey, I don't speak in low tones after seven years aboard a space station!"
Vik: "Meh heh heh. Now that I've turned the two of you against each other, I can freely go about my plans. Mwahahaha!"
All of a sudden one of the waking Corps of Engineers gets up and accidentally bumps into Vik's cloaked shuttle.
Borne: "OWE!"
Cell: "Hey that's Vik's Section 31 ship!"
Wallace: "Wallace to the Bridge. Transport Vik onto his cloaked shuttle and send it off the Phoenix-X!"
#Armond: "Alrighty."
Wallace inputs the location of the ship into the computer until Vik is suddenly transported away. One of the Shuttle bay Starfleet officer's open the bay doors to tractor beam it out into space.
Cell: "Did you ever get one of those ships?"
Wallace: "Yeah, but I crashed it into a larger cloaked shuttle... it was an invisible catastrophe that took a whole team to search for and clean-up. They didn't trust me with any more equipment after that."
The Captain then leaves the Shuttle bay and heads into a turbolift.
Q: "Another day at the office, huh?"
Cell: "R!! --I mean... Q!!"
Q: "Why does everyone have to scream my name when they see me? I visit 23 other Starfleet vessels on a regular basis, and not one of each Captain doesn't scream my name when they see me."
Cell: "Well, it's such a rarely used letter. What the heck are you doing here?"
Q: "You're about to do something no man has ever done before, and I really must oversee that nothing goes awry. I am judging the human race after all."
Cell: "Yeah but I'm not human. I'm a changeling."
Q: "Hmm. I'll have to re-check the space-time continuum books. There must be some screw up in the scheduling or something."
Cell: "Does this have anything to do with the Ultra-Transwarp?"
Q: "Ah - ah - ah. No inquiring on... present events."
Cell: "I knew it! My engine is going to usher in a new era for the Federation... like how Geordi brought back visors."
Q: "You couldn't be more from the truth, Captain. Sometimes I wonder about you - but then I realize how powerful I am and that I don't need to care."
Cell: "The pre-emptive thought is more than enough."
Meanwhile, Mayhem and Lox sit in the Conference room with Agents Nelkast and Elena on the viewscreen.
>Nelkast: "We know why Mayhem is here, but why are you here, Lox?"
Lox: "I'm his Doctor."
Mayhem: "I'm a hologram."
Lox: "What!? That never showed up on my medical scans!"
Mayhem: "You never bothered to take those scans, did you?"
Lox: "No."
>Elena: "Let's just get down to business. Now, where's your report on the Phoenix-X?"
Mayhem: "I deleted it to make room for my I-don't-give-a-damn subroutines."
>Nelkast: "What is going on? Why are you talking with such a husky voice?"
Lox: "It sounds like he's got a virus of some sort in him."
>Elena: "How annoying. We will immediately upload our virus cleaner program. It also is an anti-spyware engine."
They tap a bunch of buttons until a signal is sent out.
>Nelkast: "By the way, how's that Vik doing with the Corps of Engineers?"
Lox: "I heard he was ejected out into space."
>Elena: "You fools! Can't you avoid messing anything up!?"
>Nelkast: "We expect your drive to be complete, and we expect your report to be rewritten!"
Mayhem: "No."
>Elena: "Fine. Then we'll settle for the drive, and your special Klingon blood pizza."
Mayhem just shuts the view-screen off.
Lox: "Whoa. I don't think anyone has ever blatantly been rude to Elena and Nelkast, including the Captain."
Mayhem: "Then all the people on this ship are fools."
Lox: "Hmm. Suddenly, the computer is showing that your virus infection is wiped from your program."
Mayhem: "--Hiii everyone! I love life!"
Lox: "Oh my gosh. I have to fix your personality subroutines, and fast!"
The Doctor quickly taps at the control panels.
Lox: "There. I've now given you a new personality; just like what you had before. Unfortunately, my programming abilities aren't that great, so your program may decompile in the next 10 seconds."
Mayhem: "Don't touch me."
Kugo enters Main Engineering to find that it's packed with additional staff. The extra people are the Corps of Engineers.
Kugo: "Oh no... not you guys!"
Stanley: "If you would be kind enough to stay out of the way, we will be undergoing the actual completion of the X-Project."
Kugo: "You guys may have been responsible for installing the cloak and the torpedoes, but I'll be damned if I let you touch my engines."
Gewdeque: "You mean the Transwarp engines, not some sexual metaphor for one of your body parts, right ma'am?"
Kugo: "Yes, Ensign."
GoyCho: "Wait. What's the X-Project?"
Kugo: "That was the Starfleet project, started in the 60's, to re-develop the Transwarp engine. As you can see, such a project did not fail, as the Starfleet reports would like you to think."
She points at the Phoenix-X's engine.
GoyCho: "Oh my gosh! It's all just one big cover up! It took me ten years to finally realize it!"
Gewdeque: "What are you going to do now, GoyCho?"
GoyCho: "Probably nothing."
O'Vera: "Will you people please leave already? We Corps of Engineers like our peace and quiet."
Kugo: "Peace and quiet, huh? Well then take this... YEEEEEEEEE!!!"
The group is suddenly shoved out into the corridors. Meanwhile, Wallace and Seifer sit in the Bar & Lounge, having a drink at the bar.
Wallace: "You know, it's too bad these smaller starships don't have 10-Forward's like those Galaxy class ships."
Seifer: "Oh we had one of those installed. We simply bent space and time on deck 8 to fit it in. Unfortunately, it kept causing brain haemorrhages within the crew, so we uninstalled it."
Wallace: "That's too bad."
Seifer: "I'm told that you had genetic enhancements in exchange for joining Section 31?"
Wallace: "It's true. I have the speed of a cheetah, the agility of a lemur, and the strength of a bear. My intelligence also matches that of some sort of scientific monkey."
Seifer: "As long as they're all animal-based, they're fine by me."
Wallace: "Sometimes I fear I am too smart for my own good. The things I know could send a Talosian into convulsions."
Seifer: "I think you're giving yourself too much credit. No man could possibly know that much and stay sane at the same time. Are you sure it wasn't your ego that they enhanced?"
Wallace: "I don't need to be lectured by you. I was out saving the galaxy when your grandfather was in diapers!"
Seifer: "My grandfather is in diapers."
Meanwhile, Cell enters the Bridge of the Phoenix-X. There he bumps into one of the Corps of Engineers.
Havvin: "Whoa! This could have been avoided if your Bridge wasn't so designed badly."
Cell: "Well after our constant Borg attacks, rebuilding the Bridge became something of a pain. After a while, our Engineer's just stopped caring and put anything anywhere."
Havvin: "Not a problem. We Corps of Engineers can restore this Bridge to its original look. We'll even save the schematics for you, in case the Bridge gets damaged again."
Cell: "Phew thanks. I was pretty sure a bridge didn't consist of a Brig cell."
They look over to one of the Brig cell's located on the Bridge, which contains a badguy.
-Ragon: "Arrrgh! If you come over here, I'll rip your eyes out!"
Havvin nods and then walks on to begin preparations.
Q: "Ah, the life of a starship Captain."
Cell: "P!!!"
Q: "Close. Hey you know what crazy thing happened the other day? Another continuum came into existence... the X-Continuum! Ha. Almost anyone can start a continuum nowadays."
Cell: "Wait a minute. You're not here for the Phoenix-X's amazing scientific intergalactic event, are you? You're here to complain about that!"
Q: "Oh come now, Captain. Am I that petty? You got to give a Q a little more credit."
Cell: "Fine. Then I suppose you won't mind me mentioning that I have partial omnipotent powers. One of those X-Continuum'ers gave it to me, pre-X-continuum, in hopes of helping their kind achieve the X-Continuum. Turns out at least one of them were able to do it."
Q: "WHAT!? --I mean... that doesn't bother me at all."
Cell: "Also, there's this crazy species called the Metrons achieving levels of omnipotency through technological means. They say, by the year 2400 the Metrons will have the ability to count backwards from infinity."
Q: "Doesn't phase me either, Captain. I really thought you would have known me better after I made you travel through time on so many occasions."
Later, Mayhem sits, impatiently, at the long table in the Conference room. After some waiting, Seifer finally enters the room and takes his seat.
Mayhem: "Where have you been? I've been sitting here for hours!"
Seifer: "Drinking! Why? I thought you holograms didn't experience the passage of time?"
Mayhem: "If anything we experience the passage of time worse than anyone else! Ever hear about the Moriarty hologram from the Enterprise? He shot and killed the entire crew! --Well, in the simulated universe that Barclay created to contain him at least."
Seifer: "Is this what this is all about? You would like a simulated environment? To be honest with you, all of the decks of the ship are tattered and ruined from space battles, but we cover that whole look with ship wide holo-emitters and holograms."
Mayhem: "No! I came to receive assignment! I refuse to be a nothing like that Omega android of yours."
Seifer: "Sorry to burst your hologram, but in order to receive an assigned post, or be enlisted, you must have some form of Starfleet training."
Mayhem: "Isn't there a crash course I can take?"
Seifer: "Whoa! You just said 'crash'. Well, you're definitely not ever going to be selected for pilot. But to answer your question - no; All our crash course programs were deleted accidentally by our previous virus hologram."
Mayhem: "Curse him!"
Seifer: "But we do have a test you can take that would put you into being considered for another test that would put you into consideration of being allowed to take the Starfleet entrance exams... You'd just need to take a small preliminary test, first."
Mayhem: "Well, it's a start. I will consent to such a test. But I will not consent to any medical examinations."
Seifer: "But you're a hologram?"
Mayhem: "So is that EMH!"
Cell sits in the Captain's Ready Room while GoyCho and Gewdeque watch Kugo pace around anxiously.
Kugo: "Can you believe what they did? They kicked me out of MY Engineering!"
Gewdeque: "You're only calling it yours because of that week you slept in there while they were fumigating your quarters for voles."
Cell: "Hey pointy-eared woman, you really need to calm down. Aren't you supposed to be a Vulcan? Besides, these Corps of Engineers are doing wonders for the ship! Why, if we had them here during our refit crisis, we could've avoided the whole ship 'deterioration' thing."
GoyCho: "The Captain's got a point there."
Kugo: "Oh, so you're saying I'm a bad engineer, huh? Well fine! We'll see how these Corps of Engineers do... we'll see."
She slowly backs out of the room.
Cell: "What'd she do that for?"
Gewdeque: "Effect."
GoyCho: "Oh my gosh... what if Kugo's right? The engineers could blow the ship to smithereens! We're all gonna die!"
Cell: "No we're not! Those are the same engineers that have worked on the ship ever since the beginning... just with their memories erased of it over and over again."
Wallace enters Sickbay, where both Doctor Lox and the EMH are playing rock, paper, scissors.
EMH: "Rock beats scissors! You're doing Jergen's heart surgery this afternoon."
Lox: "Ugggh. Very well then. But I'm not going to put any effort into it."
Wallace: "Am I interrupting something?"
Lox: "Who said th--!? Oh, it is you, Agent Wallace."
Wallace: "Would I be correct in assuming that you are still in the business of immoral medical practice?"
Lox: "You assume correctly."
Wallace: "Then I'd like for you to further modify my genetic structure from what has already been done by Section 31."
Lox: "All you had to do was ask!"
EMH: "But, Doctor, what about the surgery this afternoon??"
Lox: "Oh, I'm sure Jergen doesn't need his heart that badly. Talk about self-centeredness!"
Ensign Dan runs into Omega inside the Computer Access Room.
Omega: "It would seem as if Starfleet processors are very advanced."
Ensign Dan: "Studying the inner workings of the ship I see?"
Omega: "Indeed. But looking at them makes me queasy. I am an android you know. To a humanoid, it would be like looking at a starship made of guts and blood."
Ensign Dan: "Yuck."
Beck, enters: "Greetings! I'm with the Corps of Engineers. I was also one of the original builders of this vessel."
Ensign Dan: "Since then we've had fifteen close calls with the self-destruct sequence."
Beck: "Hmm. Perhaps such an ability should be disabled."
Ensign Dan: "Hah! Like you even know what you're doing."
Beck: "I know I'm supposed to say something to you... But what...? One of the engineers gave me a cue card..."
He searches his tool case for it and then pulls out the card.
Beck: "Oh, right! You're relieved!"
Captain Cell enters the Battle Arena, where he sits in the center and begins meditating.
Q, pops in: "Alright fine, Captain! I admit it! It bothers me, this whole X-Continuum thing!"
Cell: "Hah! It was worth hearing that I was right."
Q: "So you should know that I've been spending my time extracting all the power from those half omnipotent mortals who've been trying to join this other Continuum. That includes you, Captain."
Cell: "What!? Oh well, good riddens. I was never trying to get into the X-Continuum."
Q: "Don't lie. You thought about it! Why, the power I possess is something anyone would want."
Cell: "Whatever, Q. You've got limitations too. I just know it."
Q: "Do I? Heh, heh, heh. When you find them, please let me know. Now if you don't mind, I'll be taking your power now."
Cell: "What will happen to it after it's gone?"
Q: "It will be recycled into the X-Continuum, because that's what it and all the other's have been associated with."
Cell: "So you're helping them?"
Q: "Purely involuntary, and short-term. The X-Continuum will soon meet with their fate by the hands of the Q-Continuum."
Cell: "You're not going to use the Enterprise as your battle ground are you?"
Q: "Why not? I do everything with the Enterprise."
He snaps his fingers and Cell's powers are suddenly gone.
Cell: "Phew. Now I can go back to being normal. Sort of... I still have to wear this jumpsuit uniform. Talk about lack of accessorizing."
Lieutenant Kayl paces slowly around the Holodeck, inside a Starfleet Academy classroom environment with Mayhem. Mayhem sits at a computer, finishing his exam.
Mayhem: "Almost done........ almost............ almost........ going to be......... Now I'm done!"
Kayl: "Well, it's about time. Let me take a look at it."
Mayhem: "You can't possibly be qualified. You're just a Lieutenant!"
Kayl: "This is only one of the pre-exams. Ensign Dan could have graded your test if he wasn't off duty right now."
Mayhem: "I hope I passed. My computer memory banks can only hold up to 600 billion terabytes of information at a time."
The Lieutenant goes through the file.
Kayl: "Good - good - good - not so good - not so good - horrible - horrible - terrible - really bad... uhhh... hmm. Perhaps I shouldn't be grading this right in front of you."
Mayhem: "I failed!? But I'm directly connected into the computer. I knew all of the answers!"
Kayl: "It takes more than just text-book answers to pass a Starfleet entrance exam. Sorry, Mayhem. I know a good garbage scowl in the Epsilon system. They're always looking for crew."
Mayhem: "I'm going to pretend you didn't suggest that."
He gets up and leaves. All of a sudden the ship shakes. Captain Cell is walking through the corridors when this happens, and quickly taps his commbadge.
Cell: "What the hell is going on?"
#Stanley: "Sorry, Captain - but the Transwarp drive is overloading! The modifications are having an adverse affect!"
Cell: "We'll be okay, right?"
#Stanley: "Yeah, definitely... if exploding is something that qualifies as okay!"
Cell: "You guys were supposed to be the best!"
#Stanley: "We are! We just rarely deal with Transwarp engines, okay?"
Cell: "Fine. You're forgiven. Considering we're about to all die, I'd like to go with a clean conscience. Damn. I should've kept those omni powers."
#Kugo: "Don't worry, Captain. I'll take care of this!"
#Stanely: "What is going on here? You can't be in this room! Leave immediately! Death is immanent!"
There's a sudden metallic BANG noise heard over the comm. The ship suddenly stops shaking.
Cell: "What was that?"
#Stanley: "I can't believe it... She... she fixed the engines..."
Cell: "Kugo, did you do something?"
#Kugo: "Yes, Captain. You see, I remembered that after every level 6 diagnostic that my team and I would re-adjust the Transwarp coil's harmonic resonance frequency. Then we would celebrate by each of us sharing a drink of wine. GoyCho usually sits his wine glass down upon the Transwarp coil itself, as if it is a cup-holder, and always throws off the resonance frequency. It usually takes a hard kick to the drive to reassert the frequency to what is was configured to. So that is what I did - I simply kicked the Transwarp drive with my Starfleet regulation boot tip."
Cell: "Excellent work, Lieutenant Commander! For this, you will receive a medal of valour. How would the Christopher Pike one sound?"
#Stanely: "--Sir, we must complete our modifications to the engines."
Cell: "Oh yes, of course. Please leave Engineering now, Kugo, and give them room once more."
#Kugo: "But I just--!?"
Cell: "Please Kugo! Just because you saved our lives, doesn't mean you don't have to stay out of the way. Now go."
#Kugo: "Fine. But I'm taking the wine with me."
Wallace enters the Conference room, where the view-screen clicks on to Elena and Nelkast.
>Elena: "Wallace! How is that drive coming along?"
Wallace: "Ayum... gooder... and styuff."
>Nelkast: "What the hell is wrong with you? You're supposed to be intelligent!"
Wallace: "Duhm. I had my genes re-sequenced back to-- er, um, normals. Hehehe."
>Elena: "You did what?? You idiot!"
>Nelkast: "Well he is now."
Wallace: "Ayum wanted to be normals onsse more. Fur too long thu abilities of genetic intel-jence hev med me know too much for muh own good."
>Elena: "It looks like your Doctor made you dumber than before. What's worse is that we must now relinquish your position with the agency."
Wallace: "Brut deh agency is meh life... I still hev muh Sekshun 31 mug and black shoe pulish."
>Nelkast: "Your genetic enhancements were part of the application process into the agency. Without them, you've voided your membership! Plus, I don't know if you noticed, but you really can't stop drooling."
Wallace: "Perheps thur is still teme to reverse dis process."
>Elena: "Very well. Reverse the process, but keep that engine going! We have plans... insane plans."
Wallace: "Insenne... plens...?"
>Nelkast: "Never mind. You can't even comprehend us anymore."
Wallace: "Uneemerrre?"
Beck enters the Engineering laboratory where one of his experiments is sitting on a table. Mayhem is going through a bunch of technologies, until coming upon Beck's experiment - a small computerized gadget.
Mayhem: "Since I couldn't pass my exams, I figured I may as well wander the ship aimlessly."
Beck: "There's that experiment!"
Mayhem: "You mind explaining your unnecessary outburst of joy?"
Beck: "I left this here four years ago the last time was I aboard the Phoenix-X. They wanted me working on more important experiments, and I completely forgot about this."
Mayhem: "Meh. I only wish that I could forget about things... but my memory uses the computer's memory cache."
Beck: "Well I wouldn't want this near a computer. This device is a remnant of the Iconian culture. It harbours some of their virus programming."
Mayhem: "Wait - did you say virus?"
Beck: "Totally, dude! ...Those are just some words I learned from the historical database."
Mayhem: "Hmm. Perhaps if I can't join the crew, I can at least reclaim my identity. I will take this virus in hand and download it into my program!"
Beck: "Huh? But that'll just corrupt your database and--"
Mayhem quickly cracks open the gadget allowing a small blue orb to fly out. It then attaches itself to Mayhem, causing him to fluctuate a few times. He then falls to his knees in pain, until the transformation subsides.
Mayhem: "AAuugghh!!!!"
Beck watches in horror as Mayhem then gets up, calmly.
Mayhem: "There. Now I'm me again."
Beck: "What have you done? There's no cure for that computer virus!"
Mayhem: "It's not the virus that needed curing; but me. It is time I retain who I am, which is something evil... Well, evil to other people."
Beck: "As long as it's in you, the Phoenix-X should be safe. You're keeping it occupied... which is good because you've broken the gadget."
Mayhem: "I'm not sorry."
Beck: "I wasn't asking you to be."
Commander Seifer enters the Captain's Ready Room, where Cell is standing patiently.
Seifer: "I don't get it, Captain. What exactly does Section 31 have planned after we get the Ultra-Transwarp drive working?"
Cell: "Got me. Maybe they want to use it to travel into the Delta Quadrant?"
Seifer: "And lose our way home? No thanks. That Quadrant is cursed."
Cell: "Well, whatever the reason, I'm sure it'll be pure and good natured."
Seifer: "You're always falling back onto that naïve train of thought, aren't you?"
>Elena: "Delta Quadrant nothing! We intend for you to go way beyond that."
Cell and Seifer turn to see that the transmission is coming from the Captain's desktop screen.
Seifer: "Why do you guys keep stalking us!?"
>Nelkast: "Because we want you to travel beyond the borders of any territory known to the Federation."
>Elena: "You are to use the Ultra-Transwarp to travel to the Andromeda galaxy!"
Cell: "What!? ...Why??"
>Nelkast: Exploration of course."
Both Cell and Seifer glance at each other in shock.
Seifer: "You were actually right this time, Captain... I think the intention really is pure and good natured."
>Elena: "We're not all bad, Commander."
Cell: "But isn't going there, immediately, kind of rushing it? Shouldn't we prepare? I hardly think I'm qualified to represent the Federation in first contact with the Andromeda galaxy."
>Nelkast: "You're going to have to do. Section 31 can't exactly reveal that its been habouring the Phoenix-X as a Transwarp capable vessel; now can we?"
>Elena: "Besides. We do have someone who will act as the diplomatic officer. He'll be arriving shortly... Unless he was killed by rogue Borg or something."
#Armond: "Bridge to the Captain. The shuttlecraft Iroh is approaching the Phoenix-X."
>Nelkast: "That should be him right now!"
Cell: "A guest? But all our guest quarters were converted to weapons lockers!"
Seifer and Cell step out onto the Bridge as the Iroh is hailing the ship. They suddenly recognize the person on the viewscreen.
>Theseus: "Well, well, well. It seems as if your vessel is finally worth something after all."
Cell/Seifer: "Theseus!"
Armond: "Theseu...! oh, you already said that."
Down in Engineering, Lieutenant Commander Kugo and her team are finally allowed back in. They slowly look around for any changes.
Stanley: "As you can see, the Ultra-Transwarp component has been correctly installed, with the stolen components from the other day."
Gundah: "Not like before when the Ultra-Transwarp was installed crapily... with the unnecessary components. That's why it only worked once."
Beck: "That was my fault; sorry."
Gundah: "No one's perfect."
Kugo: "Well that's great... Now that I wasn't allowed to see you install it - I can't possibly repair it if something goes wrong!"
Stanley: "Pssh. What would the odds be of something like that happening? We're the Corps of Engineers!"
Back on the Bridge, the rest of the Corps of Engineers are busy reconstructing. The Captain and Admiral attempt to speak over the constant construction noise.
Theseus: "...And so that's what I've been up to this whole time."
Cell: "What??"
Theseus: "That's what I've---"
Cell: "What are you saying???"
Theseus: "I said, That's what---"
Cell: "I can't hearrr yoouuuu!"
Theseus gets frustrated and drags the Captain into the Conference room. The senior staff soon follow.
Cell: "That's better. Can you start from the beginning again?"
Theseus: "Argghh! Forget it!"
Seifer: "We haven't forgotten what you tried to do, Theseus. You almost made Section 31 a legal part of the Federation!"
Theseus: "But that's all in the past now. It was a long time ago and should be forgotten."
Cell: "It was last year!"
Theseus: "Forget that! I want to introduce you two my Andromeda team."
Just then, four people step in, three of them Starfleet, and the other, Romulan.
Theseus: "Captain - this is Kustanovich, our Science expert. This is Peter Harkins, our communications expert. And this is Bullock, and finally, Cathlin Dar, our Romulan representative. These two are our diplomatic team."
Kustanovich: "Anyone have any redbat?"
The staff just look at him in bewilderment.
Theseus: "They were all I could get, but I believe they to be properly qualified for the trip into Andromeda."
Seifer: "Wasn't that galaxy destroyed by the Totality, four years ago?"
Theseus: "No. You're thinking of some other timeline, where the universe just doesn't make sense."
Cell: "What do we know of the Andromeda galaxy?"
Just then, Agent Wallace walks in, a little groggy from just coming out of genetic surgery.
Wallace: "Oyy... I'll, uh, I'll fill you in on that. Let's see; our galaxy isn't new to visitors from Andromeda. There're the people from planet Mudd, the Kelvan's, and maybe a few invaders or so since then."
Cell: "Wallace, you don't look so good."
Red: "Forget Wallace! I just want to say that it will be an honour to be the first to travel to this galaxy."
Seifer: "Wait. Didn't V'Ger go to the Andromeda galaxy in the 2270's?"
Wallace: "Well, uh, we Section 31 types will have to get back to you on that."
Cell: "Great! So we're not the first to go there!"
Theseus: "If you're including the USS Magellanic Clouds, the USS Odyssey, and a bunch of other ships; then no, you're not."
Red: "I would just like to know our ETA."
Theseus: "Normally, it would take at least 300 years to traverse the void space between galaxies at maximum warp, and about 10 years at your transwarp. But with your magnificent Ultra-Transwarp capability, we believe it to only be a few days!"
Cell: "That's my baby."
Lox: "How soon can we get on this journey?"
Kayl: "Engineering reports that the drive is ready to begin testing... testing with our lives, that is."
Seifer: "Is there any other kind?"
Theseus: "Very well. You shall assign my Andromeda team quarters, and we will begin our journey. But we must begin at these co-ordinates."
He throws down a padd, before Lieutenant Commander Red.
Cell: "Why those co-ordinates?"
Theseus: "You'll see."
The Phoenix-X drops normal Transwarp before a very large pinkish-purple energy barrier. The crew look at the view-screen on the Bridge of the Phoenix-X.
Cell: "Ah. I am seeing."
Seifer: "Wait a minute. The galaxy has an end to it?? That's ludicrous!"
Cell: "Not to worry. The old Enterprise crossed it dozens of times before. Since we're ten times more advanced, we shouldn't have any problem."
Suddenly, Q appears out of nowhere.
Q: "Ohh, so you think, Captain! That Enterprise used altered shield specifics from alien origins that I'm sure you're not aware of."
Cell: "No? But I'm sure Section 31 is!"
He points to Wallace.
Wallace: "You are correct. But the modifications needed to be done are sketchy at best."
Cell: "Just get to work on 'em!"
Q: "You sure this is a wise course of action, Captain? Picard tried this ten years ago with a wormhole but found nothing but doom and gloom!"
Cell: "Oh yeah? Picard, huh? Well, I'll show him!"
Suddenly, Kayl falls to her knees in pain, while grasping her head.
Kayl: "Ugghh! No, Captain! We-- can't-- do this! I'm sensing something terrible embedded within that barrier!"
Q: "That would be the doom and gloom."
Cell: "We can't allow ourselves to be bullied if we want to leave the galaxy. The universe is free for all to explore!"
Q: "Says who?"
Cell: "The Federation. Now, move out of the way please. I need arm room to execute my 'engage' command."
Both Wallace and Armond turn from the Tactical station to face the Captain.
Wallace: "Shields are ready to go."
#Kugo: "Engineering reports ready to launch the Ultra-Transwarp!"
Cell: "Perfect. Is Ensign Dan still off duty?"
Seifer: "Yes, sir."
Cell: "Even more perfect. Well everyone... we are about to make history here."
Wallace: "Actually, we probably won't be allowed to report this adventure."
Cell: "Oh. Then, everyone, we are about to make Section 31 classified history here."
Wallace: "Now that's where the real history is recorded."
The Captain takes his place at the centre of the Bridge.
Cell: "Helm, set a course for the Andromeda galaxy and engage!!"
The Phoenix-X powers up its engines and jumps through the barrier. The transition causes the ship to shake like crazy, and everyone's vision to turn blurry.
Seifer/Cell: "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!"


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USN-3227-1: ICU vulnerabilities
13 March 2017
icu vulnerabilities
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 16.10
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Several security issues were fixed in ICU.
Software Description
- icu - International Components for Unicode library
It was discovered that ICU incorrectly handled certain memory operations when processing data. If an application using ICU processed crafted data, a remote attacker could possibly cause it to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user invoking the program.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
- Ubuntu 16.10
- libicu57 - 57.1-4ubuntu0.1
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- libicu55 - 55.1-7ubuntu0.1
- Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
- libicu52 - 52.1-3ubuntu0.5
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
- libicu48 - 188.8.131.52-3ubuntu0.7
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.


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The answer to that nagging question about whether there is good in our broken world is found in Story.
Keep going.
I love stories. I love watching them unfold in the lives around me in my Indonesian home, love shaping them in novels, and when I'm feeling especially brave, I enjoy figuring out the ones in my own life through writing my blog posts. Stories have a way of allowing us to struggle one moment and grow the next; question everything, then watch a miracle unfold. When I read to my daughter, she often asks, in a tense moment of the book, "Why did that just happen? What's going to happen?" I tell her, "Well...we just have to keep going."
"The heart wants to hug a mountain, but the arm is not long enough."
— Indonesian proverb
Many know the challenges Indonesia has faced: its tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanoes. But this place in which I've lived for twelve years has shown me so much more: creativity, bravery, hope. As I embrace those themes personally, they also influence the stories I write from my Borneo home.
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The Story behind the Stories
I was a journalist before moving to Indonesia twelve years ago, with a love for asking questions, listening to stories, looking deep below the surface. And I was a third culture kid before that--growing up peering into subcultures around me, learning from them, wondering if there was space for me in the many different places I lived. I brought those passions with me when I joined my relief pilot husband to make a home in Borneo.
In a word, writing from my adopted Indonesia home is deeply personal to me.
After I'd been in Indonesia for three years, I was pregnant with my first child and lost a close Indonesian friend, Yuli, in a motorbike accident. I had more questions than ever. In my grief, I spent many afternoons drinking tea with Yuli's mother (my young son playing beside us), as she picked up where Yuli left off, teaching me about her Tidung people, inviting me into intimate family and cultural moments. I fell in love with her people. And my love for looking for stories in the hardships around me grew. I started writing my first novel in that year of tragedy, watching the hope unfold from the questions I was afraid to say out loud.
I continue to listen, ask, enjoy friendship, drink tea, research, write, rewrite, learn, grow, change and keep going on the writing and Indonesia adventure on which I live. Join me?


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I feel like all my posts have been so depressing lately. I have been extra sad and have had the hardest time holding on to hope. But there is so much for me to be thankful for. Monday I go down to Medford to see my old hematologist and to start getting all my treatments and care down there. She has always been there for me and eager to help whenever. I'm going to be seeing the drs down there instead of the ones up here. It's crazy how big of a difference the care is here. I just can't wait to get real help. I'll get my treatments from my favorite nurses who I love so much and have treated me beyond loving all these years. I actually trust them with touching my body. The majority up here have not done a very good job…. Ugh so bad. Thankfully Rousseaux is right beside me to remind me to be kind 🙂 I can be a little forceful and ungracious when doing the hospital thing.
I'm currently in the hospital getting a treatment. Praying this lasts in my body longer than usual. I haven't had bruising like this in almost a year. Yikes. People ask how I get my bruises. I normally tell them just from breathing. Which is a joke… For those who don't know my humor. I'm either crying or making jokes about all of this. I prefer joking.
I'm seeing a GI Dr for the first time at the end of this month. Im really hoping he finds some answers to all my crazy miserable symptoms. The newest neurologist I saw said that something is clearly wrong with me. I was so excited because he actually acknowledged that something was wrong….then he said he'll see me in two weeks. No tests..nothing. That was kinda when I hit my breaking point with the drs here.
My body longs to be free of this. My heart does too. My hearts never longed for heaven so bad. No more sickness, pain or tears. How amazing is that?


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Current STEM Research
STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Policy leaders agree that America's future jobs, global competitiveness, even national security will suffer if something isn't done to improve and encourage elementary, middle and high school education in these areas.
Recent Studies
Pathways to Prosperity from Harvard Graduate School of Education
An Examination of the Research Literature on Project Lead The Way by Robert H. Tai
1. Into the 21st century, American students lag in mathematics performance behind most of Europe, Japan and South Korea. Math deficits across the board must be addressed.
National Governors Association
2. Out of ten specific occupations predicted to be the fastest growing in Wisconsin, eight require STEM skills or knowledge and six require a post-secondary degree.
3. Compared to the rest of the world, the decline in engineering graduates in the U.S. has gone from third per capita in 1975 to 17th this year.
4. If Wisconsin wants to create and retain a talented, high-wage workforce, it must develop pathway programs that encourage high school students to pursue STEM degrees. The decline in mathematics is particularly troubling.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center of Education and Work


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SANTA FE, N.M. — American Indian tribal leaders from northern New Mexico – an area of the country devastated by heroin and opioid addiction – met with the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday over ways to combat opioid abuse amid high overdose deaths among Native Americans.
And both sides say much more needs to be done.
Associate Deputy Attorney General Bruce Ohris spoke with representatives and police chiefs from the eight northern New Mexico Native American pueblos as part of a push to combat heroin-related deaths across the state, including Indian Country.
They discussed ways for better treatment, the need for more law enforcement resources and a desire for an educational blitz targeting American Indian children as young as 8.
"Here in New Mexico we are facing an epidemic," U.S. Attorney Damon Martinez said. "One of the (pueblo) governors brought pictures of these hypodermic needles they are picking up on a daily basis."
New Mexico's drug overdose death rate was the second highest in the nation in 2014, according to the latest available numbers.
For years, the northern New Mexico city of Española and northern Rio Arriba County have had some of the nation's highest heroin-related death rates. The crisis has overwhelmed cash-strapped law enforcement agencies and emergency workers who often struggle to combat Mexican traffickers who provide users lethal "black tar" heroin via a sophisticated system that resembles pizza delivery.
"It's a wildfire that's taking off," Pueblo of Pojoaque Gov. Joseph Talachy said. "It started off small, but then it took off."
But now the users have gone underground, and the pueblo struggles to bring non-American Indians to justice because of jurisdiction, Talachy said.
According to the new numbers released Tuesday by the New Mexico Department of Health, Rio Arriba County had the highest drug overdose death rate in the state with 81.4 deaths per 100,000 residents last year.
"The fact is, our state continues to suffer from drug abuse. One overdose death is one too many," New Mexico Health Secretary Designate Lynn Gallagher said.
But health officials say heroin and opioid addiction especially has hit American Indian communities across the country as the number of overdose deaths from prescription painkillers has soared overall, claiming the lives of 165,000 people in the U.S. since 2000.
A National Institute on Drug Abuse survey found that American Indian students' annual heroin and OxyContin use was about two to three times higher than national averages from 2009 to 2012.
The Justice Department meeting in Albuquerque is part of the New Mexico Heroin and Opioid Prevention and Education Initiative.


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• TODAY movie actress Kim Basinger is due in court to answer 12 contempt of court charges. She faces a 60-day jail sentence and a $12,000 fine if she's found guilty. She's accused by ex-husband Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock") of breaching a 2004 custody agreement regarding care of their 11-year-old daughter, Ireland … who should take her constantly bickering parents to court.
– "Hollywood Reporter"
• Bravo has announced a new reality series called "Hey Paula!", which will follow Paula Abdul through her day-to-day life as "American Idol" judge and exec producer of "Bratz: The Movie". Maybe it will provide some insight into her truly bizarre behavior?
– "Variety"
• Remember how George Michael cleaned up on several million doing a 1-hour private concert for a Russian billionaire recently? Seems George is not alone. A who's who of recording stars can all be bought by anyone with a fat cheque and private jet, from Bob Dylan to Christina Aguilera, Robbie Williams to Gwen Stefani, the Rolling Stones to 50 Cent. In fact, within the music industry, only 2 acts are known for taking a stand and refusing these lucrative invitations … U2 and Bruce Springsteen.
– PopBitch.com
• Bird-brained idea? Comedian David LaChapelle apparently suffers from apocalypse paranoia. Seems he's convinced avian flu is going to wipe out most of Earth's population and that the only safe place will be Hawaii. LaChapelle has bought a former nudist colony on Maui and is hoping to turn it into a bunker for all his friends, such as Pamela Anderson. Now there's way to get chicks … wanna see my bunker?
– Queerty.com
• Hot-head model Naomi Campbell has reportedly handed over $390,000 in an out-of-court settlement to actress Yvonne Scio, the former friend she allegedly assaulted. Scio claimed Campbell pushed her against a wall 2 years ago in Rome, scratched and punched her face repeatedly, and verbally abused her. With the agreement, the charges against Campbell have been dropped. Someday somebody's gonna hit this lady back!
– "Contact Music"
• David Beckham's staggering $250-million move to the LA Galaxy soccer team wasn't supposed to happen until AUGUST after his contract with Real Madrid runs out. But Madrid boss Fabio Capello was reportedly ticked by the upcoming defection and decided Beckham would never play for the club again. Beckham also reveals that he called his 'good friend' Tom Cruise before accepting the mega-deal.
– "People"
• Reports say doctors have told actress/party girl Lindsay Lohan that she's suffering from liver damage and could die if she doesn't stop drinking soon. It seems the appendectomy she underwent a couple weeks back was routine, but what doctors discovered in her blood work was not. In addition to high enzyme levels, the levels of protein in her liver are so low her doctors couldn't believe she was still walking around.
– "National Enquirer"
• Late actor Jerry Orbach is the new face of New York's organ donor program. Orbach died 2 years ago but donated his eyes to 2 women who were going blind. His widow Elaine wonders if the recipients have an overwhelming desire to watch "Law & Order" or maybe sing "42nd Street" all of a sudden.
NET: http://eyedonation.org/Subway.html
– "New York Daily News"
• Ex-'Miss Nevada USA' Katie Rees has inked a $2 million-plus deal to host a revival of the famed "Beacher's Madhouse" variety show at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Apparently getting fired by Donald Trump can be a smart move after all.
– "E! Online"
• THIS WEEK Britain's Prince Harry receives special pre-deployment training with other members of his Blues & Royals regiment in what is likely preparation for a tour of duty in Iraq beginning in APRIL. The 'Operational Training & Advisory Group' program, including Arabic language lessons, is only given to troops heading for the war zone.
– "News of the World"
• America – TONIGHT the re-formed oldies band performs on "Late Show With David Letterman" (CBS). TOMORROW they release "Here & Now", their 1st major label studio album in over 20 years.
• Barenaked Ladies – TODAY they cast off on the 4-day "Ships & Dip Cruise" from Ft Lauderdale FL through the Turks & Caicos islands in the Caribbean. They'll perform regularly as well as take part in karaoke and jam sessions.
• The Beatles – TODAY the scribbled handwritten lyrics of the song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from "The White Album" will be sold in a celeb auction in Scottsdale AZ. Written by George Harrison on a single sheet of paper, they're expected to fetch between $500,000 and $800,000. Other celebrity items up for auction include a book report written by Britney Spears and a credit card used by Ella Fitzgerald.
• Lil Jon – TONIGHT the "Snap Yo Fingers" crunk artist is on the "Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC/A Channel)
• Michael Jackson – His rep says Mickey Fine Pharmacy in Beverly Hills CA has been paid. The drugstore was suing, claiming Jackson ran up a $101,000 tab for prescription drugs that remained outstanding despite repeated requests for payment.
• My Chemical Romance – TONIGHT they guest on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (ABC).
• Paul McCartney – He & estranged wife Heather Mills are set to battle for public support on TV. He's been asked to appear as a guest judge on "American Idol" while she's hoping to take part in "Dancing With The Stars".
• Toni Braxton – She's suing her former manager, Barry Hankerson, for convincing her to switch record labels from Arista to his own company, Blackground. She's been released from the new label after just 1 album.
64th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS:
TONIGHT the Hollywood Foreign Press Association hands out the annual "Golden Globes", awarded for excellence in TV and film, live from The Beverly Hilton hotel in LA (NBC).
• Movie nominations are led by "Babel" with 7; "Grey's Anatomy" and "Desperate Housewives" lead TV nominations with 3 apiece.
• Comedic actor Sacha Baron Cohen is confirmed to be bringing his fiancée, actress Isla Fisher, but just who is Fisher bringing: Cohen or his alter-ego 'Borat'?
• Leonardo DiCaprio is nominated for 'Dramatic Actor' for both "Blood Diamond" and "The Departed"; Clint Eastwood is also up against himself, as director for both "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Letters from Iwo Jima".
• Under an agreement with the IRS to satisfy past tax obligations, there will no longer be any plush 'gift baskets' handed out to presenters.
• Tom Hanks presents 69-year-old actor/director/producer Warren Beatty with the 'Cecil B DeMille Award' for lifetime achievement.
• Lorraine Nicholson, daughter of actor Jack Nicholson & Rebecca Broussard, has been named 'Miss Golden Globe'. The honor traditionally goes to the daughter of a well-known celebrity.
NET: http://www.hfpa.org/
What do women really want? Here's what an online poll of some 3,600 females reveals …
• More women want to be in a loving relationship than women who want to be in an honest one.
• More women desire a man who's financially secure than a man who's faithful.
• More women want an attractive and strong guy than one who doesn't cheat.
• However, more women want a man who makes them laugh than a guy who earns lots of money and is financially secure.
• More women want an intelligent partner than an attractive one.
• On the other hand, intelligence receives fewer votes than kindness and caring.
• And contrary to what we hear in beauty pageants, these women want virtually everything more than they want world peace.
It seems money may be able to buy happiness after all – but it costs nearly $5 million, according to a recent poll. That's the amount the average person would need to buy their dream home and vehicle, and have the vacations and lifestyle they aspire to. But don't hold your breath – stats show It would take someone with an average income about 94 years to earn this amount. (Wanna be happy? Shoot low: an apartment with heat … a car that starts … clean underwear.)
– Yahoo! Personal Finance
Our Western diet may be one reason up to 95% of North American teenagers suffer from acne, according to a new study in the "Archives of Dermatology". The study examined the skin and lifestyle of the residents of Kitava Island in Papua New Guinea and found absolutely NO acne, even among teens. Scientists say that's because Kitava islanders are physically active, and eat a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet of mostly roots, fruits and vegetables, which keeps their insulin levels low. It's thought that high insulin levels stimulate oil production in the pores, thereby causing zits. (You mean greasy fries cause pimples? Who woulda thought?)
– "Globe & Mail"
• A "Ladies' Home Journal" poll finds that 69% of men and women in a romantic relationship say they've phoned their partner just to say "I love you". (Right after they did something they felt guilty about.)
• A University of Gothenburg poll of 185 Swedish psychologists reveals that fully 75% of them admit to having fantasies about their patients. ("Thanks doc, but I'll just skip the couch and stay here in the chair for today's session.")
• A "New Woman" survey of women finds that although many 20-something women profess a strong need for the love and affection of a man, 42% say they 'don't understand men' and 27% express 'cynicism/mistrust' of the opposite gender. (Fortunately, the feeling is mutual.)
• Even though statistics show otherwise, 55% of respondents in a travel survey think airplanes are NOT the safest way to take a trip. (And they only surveyed commercial airline pilots!)
• Testing has shown that fully 100% of banknotes in the Republic of Ireland carry traces of cocaine. Scientists at Dublin's City University were said to be 'surprised' by the findings.
• "LA Times" reports that up to a third of divorced people in California are probably still legally married due to 'Do-It-Yourself Divorce Kits' which were filed incompletely or not finalized.
• Talk about 'lost in translation'. There are clothing stores in Shanghai, China called 'Really Cold – As Long As You Love Me'; 'Like A Blackman Dancer'; and 'I Okay. I Show Bags'. Hard to believe but they aren't meant to be funny.
1947 [60] Andrea Martin, Portland ME, movie actress ("Black Christmas", "My Big Fat Greek Wedding")/former TV comedian (Emmy Award-"SCTV")
1971 [36] Regina King, Los Angeles CA, TV actress ('Sandra Palmer ' on "24″)/movie actress ("Ray", "Daddy Day Care")
1978 [29] Eddie Cahill, NYC, TV actor ('Detective Don Flack' on "CSI: New York")
• "Canadian Figure Skating Championships" jump to it through Sunday at the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax NS.
NET: http://www.skatecanada.ca
• "Fresh Squeezed Juice Day". So what's your preference … Orange? Grapefruit? Tomato? Red Man Chaw?
• "Hat Day", a day to dispel the boredom of mid-winter by wearing the goofiest hat you can find. Always hilarious on radio.
• "Hug Your Cat Day", a day to disclaim the common belief that cats don't like affection. So ignore the hisses and pet your puss! Be sure to keep lots of band-aids handy!
• "Martin Luther King Jr Day", honoring the late civil rights leader on the anniversary of his birthday in 1929. It's been an official federal holiday in the USA since 1986, observed annually on the 3rd MONDAY of JANUARY.
• "World Religion Day" … now there's some fodder to start a war.
1987 [20] 1st ad on a home video release appears on "Top Gun", a 30-second Diet Pepsi ad
(DVDs now come with oodles of commercials, a half-hour of trailers, and about 87 features on the making of the movie)
1892 [115] James Naismith's 'Rules of Basketball' 1st published (in the Springfield MA "Y Triangle" magazine)
1907 [100] William Taggart 1st demonstrates 'Gold Dental Inlays' (tooth fillings)
1967 [40] 1st 'Super Bowl' (although it isn't called that until 2 years later) as 61,946 fans pay 10 bucks a ticket to watch legendary coach Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers beat the KC Chiefs 35-10 in LA (MVP is Packer QB Bart Starr)
1943 [64] 'World's Largest Office Building' is completed – the Pentagon with a floor area of 6.5 million square feet covering 34 acres, including 17 miles of corridors (Arlington VA)
1983 [24] Tom Syles of Van Nuys CA sets world record by keeping a single Life Saver in tact in his mouth for 7 hours, 10 minutes
1997 [10] Seattle Supersonics set an NBA record with 27 steals against the Toronto Raptors
[Tues] "American Idol 6" season premiere (FOX)
[Tues] Hot & Spicy Food International Day
[Tues] Human Relations Day
[Tues] Elementary School Teachers Day
[Wed] Get to Know Your Customer Day
[Thurs] Winnie the Pooh Day
[Thurs-Jan 28] 2007 Sundance Film Festival
[Fri] International Sing-Out Day
[Fri] Penguin Awareness Day
Let Men Be Our Heroes Week / Canadian Financial Planning Week / Skating Week / Printing Week / Fresh Squeezed Juice Week / International Printing Week / Jaycee Week / Thrift Week / Manwatcher's Week / Worldwide Kiwanis Week
Each of the 2-word answers to the following begin with the letter 'C' …
• He's on the "NBC Sunday Night Football" panel. [Cris Collinsworth]
• This band's version of "Big Yellow Taxi" was used in the movie "Two Weeks Notice". [Counting Crows]
• It's a brand of whiskey you might order in a bar. [Canadian Club]
• This is the common name for a 3-colored feline. [Calico Cat]
• It's a building where you might find a confession booth. [Catholic Church]
• It's what you call an exact replica of something. [Carbon Copy]
• He had a #1 country song with "I Breathe In, I Breathe Out". [Chris Cagle]
• It's what you're likely suffering from if you've been sneezing & wheezing. [Common Cold]
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Answer to Give Out Next Show: Laundry.
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Hey, everyone. I'm so proud to be a part of the NA Alley team. I might be a new arrival to the Alley, but I still get to join in the festivities of the one year anniversary.
I'm super excited to be helping with the TWITTER Party. I have so much fun on my monthly #RUSHED parties, that I jumped at the chance to help out with this.
Here are the deets. Be sure to join us, we're up to fifteen prizes, ranging from e-books to print books. Fifteen prizes to give away in an hour. YIKES! It's going to be fast and furious. Hope to see you there!!! And don't forget, spread the word! 🙂
Who: NA Alley
What: Our 1st Blogiversary Party
Where: Twitter (#NAParty)
When: May 02, 2013 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
Why: Because we love you!


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On Saturday the 22nd November, Lancaster plays host to the BUCS North Preliminary round. This sees five teams from two universities, three from Manchester and two from Lancaster, compete to make it into the regional round of the competition. This event, the first of its kind in the North, is the start of a new look Korfball journey for both clubs as they hope to bring back those all-important BUCS points to the north-west.
Last year saw Manchester do well in the competition finishing an impressive 10th at Nationals. Their first team also saw success in the Central England Regional League 2 coming fourth overall. However, after the loss of a number of key players from their first team, Manchester have found the going tougher this year. Currently without a win in CERL2 they'll be looking towards prelims as a chance to kick-start their season back to winning ways.
Aside from their first team, Manchester will also be entering both a second and third team into the competition. Both teams currently play in the North West League, with Manchester 2 competing in the top half of the league, whilst Manchester 3 (although without a win currently) continue to put in promising performances on a weekly basis.
Lancaster had a mixed bag of results last year. Whilst "team almost" ended up coming 15th at Nationals last year after missing out on the top 8 on goal difference, the first team saw success in the league. Winning every game in the North West League they then went on to secure their promotion to CERL2 with a good performance in the playoffs. This season, Lancaster 1 are currently holding their own in the big leagues, currently sitting third in CERL2.
Lancaster will also be sending their second team out to play on Saturday. Lancaster 2 impressed last year, winning the bottom half of the North West League and coming 8th in Club Championships. This year's squad, whilst initially struggling for goals, seem to have found their shooting form putting 8 past Hawks 2 (but unfortunately also letting in 13).
The healthy rivalry between the two clubs will only be fuelled by recent results. Lancaster 1 recently demolished Manchester 1 23-6 in CERL 2 and Manchester will be looking to have their revenge. Conversely, a few weeks ago Manchester 2 came out 4-0 victors over Lancaster 2 and the Lancastrians will be hoping to rectify this, whilst Manchester 3 only lost by a single goal last time they played Lancaster 2.
In conclusion, Saturday's event will showcase korfing talent from both Manchester and Lancaster Universities. Providing a competitive learning experience for all players, it's important to stress that this is not all fun and games. Only four teams can progress to regional's, with one having to settle for entry into the National Plate. It's all to play for!


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Daily Wine News: Celebrity Wine
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Lily-Elaine Hawk Wakawaka visits Steve and Jill Matthiasson's Ribolla Gialla vineyard.
"Argentina is justly known for its Malbec," but recently, Dave McIntyre has found himself "pining for Argentina's Chardonnay."
In Wine Enthusiast, Steve Heimoff chats with Charles Banks about his acquisition of Mayacamas Vineyards.
"Wine is one of those things that bring sensual, intellectual and social pleasure to human beings." Tom Wark defends his vocation.
"To remind the region and the world that Paso is and can be a premiere place for Bourdeauxs, a number of wineries recently formed the CAB Collective." The Santa Barbara Independent covers Paso Robles' rediscovery of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Meanwhile, in Wines & Vines, Jim Gordon explores what distinguishes Paso Robles Cabernet.
Jeremy Parzen tries to make sense of the soap opera that is Brunello di Montalcino. (H/T: Eric Asimov.)
"There is something super convivial about drinking Burgundy." James Suckling attends Hong Kong's "Petite Paulee."
"They're not bargains, but neither is that Rum-Splashed Absinthe Forget-Me-Not you've been nursing for six years." In Bloomberg, James Tarmy urges his readers to drink Sauternes.
"Fancy having Brangelina, Drew Barrymore and Dan Aykroyd over for dinner? No problem, they'll even bring the wine. OK, maybe the stars themselves won't show up, but their wines will appear with just a wave of a credit card." The Associated Press reports on the surge in celebrity wines.


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"Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes, I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again"
This is what Billy said and clang to me all my life, as I'd moved place to place.
Yoriko san, she joined us last May. She came to Nagoya due to her husband's work. She's smart, uplifting and smiling and I enjoyed working with her.
But now she went back to Tokyo, again, due to her husband's work. I'll miss working with her, but life goes on like Billy said.
Yoriko san, I wish you and your easygoing husband all the luck and prosperity. Mahalo!


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Ramandeep Singh scored two field goals as India beat Argentina 4-2 and set up a mouth-watering clash against Pakistan in the 9th-10th place classification match at the Hero Junior Men's Hockey World Cup in Delhi, on Thursday.
Though he was late to rise to the occasion, Ramandeep (4th, 31st minute) displayed his finishing prowess by scoring twice at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
Apart from Ramdeep, drag-flick specialists Amit Rohidas (7th minute) and Gurjinder Singh (40th) were India's other scorers.
Argentina's goals came from the sticks of Lucas Martinz, in the 38th minute, and Lautaro Diaz, in the 69th.
The India-Pakistan play-off match is on Saturday.
- France stun Belgium to enter semis
Earlier, Pakistan defeated South Africa 4-0 in their 9-12th classification match.
Argentina will play South Africa in the 11th-12th place classification game on Saturday.
Out of the reckoning, the Indians came out like wounded tigers and dominated the exchanges in the opening half. They controlled the proceeding from the start and surged ahead in the fourth minute through
Ramandeep, who after receiving a through pass from Rohidas, dodged past an Argentine defender to score from the right corner of the circle.
Three minutes later, Rohidas doubled India's lead by converting the first penalty-corner awarded to the hosts with a grounded flick.
Argentina's best moments came in the middle of the opening period when they earned two back-to-back penalty-corners but India's defence was up to the task.
Ramandeep was once again at the thick of things when he scored a brilliant field goal in the 31st minute after dodging past three Argentine defenders to help India go into the breather with a three-goal cushion.
India were slow to get off the blocks after the crossover and Argentina utilise the moment by pulling one back three minutes into the second half.
Martinez beautifully deflected in skipper Gonzalo Peillat's pass from midfield to make the scoreline 3-1.
But it did not take India too long to restore their three-goal lead as Gurjinder converted a penalty-corner soon.
Argentina had their chances but lacked in execution as they wasted another penalty-corner.
India too wasted quite a few scoring opportunities, which included two from penalty-corners.
The scoreline could have been more convincing for the Indians but the woodwork denied Malak Singh in the 63rd minute.
Argentina reduced the margin of defeat a minute from the hooter through Lautaro Diaz's field goal.
Meanwhile, in other classification encounters of the day, England thrashed Egypt 6-1, while Spain scrapped past Canada 3-2.
England will lock horns with Spain in the 13-14th place play-off match while Egypt and Canada will square up to avoid the wooden spoon in the 16-team tournament.
Image: Ramandeep Singh scores India's opening goal against Argentina
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Minimalistic nano perfection
By Leonard Ho - Posted Apr 29, 2013 08:00 AM
This nano reef tank proves you can accomplish big things with just a few elements within a small space. We don't have any details about this aquarium. All we know for certain is it's beautiful.
Go Small or Go Home
Judging by the ATI 23" SunPower T5 lighting fixture that hangs over the reef, we can deduce this rimless aquarium measures approximately 24x12x9 inches putting this tank between 10 to 15 US gallons. An Ecotech Marine Vortech MP10 provides the circulation and a black overflow box or hang-on filter/skimmer is located top right corner. Beyond that, your guess is as good as ours.