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Reality X Terms of Use Agreement
Acceptance of terms and conditions
The following are the terms on which we offer you access to our site and services. The RealityX.com.au site and services are owned and operated by Reality X Limited (Registered in Australia), trading as RealityX .com.au.
By using the Reality X .com.au website you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, whether or not you register as a member of RealityX.com.au. If you wish to become a Member and make use of the RealityX.com.au service (the "Service"), please read these Terms of Use. If you object to anything in this Agreement or the RealityX.com.au Privacy Policy, do not use the Website or the Service.
Changes to the terms and conditions
These terms and conditions may be changed by us from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the updated terms and conditions on this web site. You are responsible for ensuring you are familiar with the latest terms and conditions. Continuing to use the site represents your agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions as amended.
These terms and conditions (as amended from time to time) shall together with any other document specifically referred to herein form the entire agreement between us.
We recommend that you keep a copy of these terms and conditions for your own reference.
Our service
- RealityX.com.au operates a website which provides a service enabling advertisers such as television production companies, advertising agencies, theatres, event promotion companies and other advertisers operating in the entertainment industry to place classified advertisements.
- Advertisers may choose to place advertisements, and applicants such as models, actors, dancers, photographers, musicians and applicants seeking casting calls within the reality talent industry may choose to apply to such advertisements, at which point RealityX.com.au will forward the applicant's details to the advertiser or display further application instructions.
- Subscribers to membership of the website can choose to make their personal information and photos public, contact and receive contact from other members of RealityX.com.au.
- By making your profile public, you acknowledge that any internet user visiting RealityX.com.au may view your profile, including photos and showreels. Making your profile public will also make your profile accessible from search engines such as Google.
- RealityX.com.au is not responsible for the content, and makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the advertisements. Members should always use their own judgement in deciding whether or not to apply for any of the roles advertised on this site. We provide our service only for the purposes of providing listings for casting and auditions with third party advertisers. We shall not be liable under any circumstances for the actions of any advertiser of any role featured on this site.
- RealityX.com.au is not responsible for the content, and makes no warranty as to the accuracy of Members' personal information. Advertisers should always use their own judgement in deciding whether to contact, cast or audition members. We shall not be liable under any circumstances for the actions of any Member.
- Submitting a casting call for placement on RealityX.com.au is taken as consent to the use of your name, website, email, logo and casting call in marketing and promotional activities conducted by Reality X Pty Limited.
- RealityX.com.au services as described above are limited to providing advertisers with information about applicants seeking work in the reality arena of the entertainment business and to providing information about advertisers to such applicants. This service is the only work finding service provided by RealityX.com.au and RealityX.com.au is not connected to the advertisers or applicants save in respect of these terms and conditions.
Paid and unpaid work
- Whether your posting is for paid or unpaid work, you warrant that your posting and the job or audition advertised are not in breach of any relevant law from time to time in force including, but not limited to, the laws relating to the national minimum wage, employment rights and equality/diversity. You agree that it is your responsibility to meet all legal obligations towards those whom your posting is aimed at.
- RealityX.com.au reserves the right in its absolute discretion not to allow your advertisement to be posted on RealityX.com.au or to remove your advertisement from our site if, in its reasonable opinion, the advertisement is in breach of national minimum wage legislation or any other legislation, including relating to employment rights and equality/diversity.
You agree that, to the maximum extent permitted by law, any and all liability and responsibility of RealityX.com.au to you or any other person under or in connection with these terms and conditions, or in connection with the services, this web site, another member's acts or omissions, or your use of or inability to use, the services or this web site is excluded regardless of whether such liability arises in contract, tort (including negligence), equity, breach of statutory duty or otherwise. RealityX.com.au's liability and responsibility is excluded in respect of any and all loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, including, without limitation, loss of profits, loss of data, loss of business or anticipated savings, general and special damages, and consequential and incidental loss.
You agree to release, indemnify and keep indemnified us from and against all actions, claims, costs (including legal costs and expenses) losses, proceedings, damages, liabilities, or demands suffered or incurred by us to any person arising out of or in connection with your use of our services.
Without limiting any other rights and remedies available to RealityX.com.au, we may limit your activities on the web site, remove your advertisements, remove your profile and files, issue a warning to you, suspend or terminate your membership, or refuse to provide our services to you if you breach these terms and conditions or any of our other policies, or where RealityX.com.au considers it otherwise appropriate.
Membership restrictions
You may not use our services if:
- You have ever been convicted of a violent or sexually related criminal offence.
- You have previously been banned from using our services or are associated with someone who is banned from using our services.
- You are directly or indirectly involved in the operation of a company that competes with our services.
RealityX reserves the right to refuse or cancel any membership without explanation.
Responsibility for minors
This site is intended for persons aged 18 or over and Reality X.com.au may refuse to register any person under the age of 18. You acknowledge that some parts of the RealityX.com.au site may contain material that is inappropriate for minors. At RealityX.com.au's option, we may agree to you (as legal guardian for a minor) registering a profile on behalf of the minor. Currently and without limit, individuals who are aged under 10, may not have a registered profile on the site.
If you register on behalf of a minor, you must still comply, and must ensure the minor complies, with these terms. Any breach of these terms by the minor is deemed to be a breach by you. You must ensure that any access by the minor to RealityX.com.au or to communications made via RealityX.com.au is fully supervised by you. You or a minor registered by you are not permitted to upload images of an adult or inappropriate nature. From time to time, RealityX.com.au may advise you of other policies or conditions that apply to the profiles of minors. You must comply with those policies or conditions.
Subscriptions; Charges on Your Billing Account
- RealityX.com.au does not make a charge to an advertiser in the event that it employs an applicant and does not charge a fee or take commission from an applicant who has secured work from the provision of the Service.
- General. The fees payable in respect of the Service shall be those fees as set out on the website from time to time. We reserve the right to vary the fees in accordance with these terms and conditions.
- RealityX.com.au bills you through an online account (your "Billing Account") for use of the Service. RealityX.com.au does this through one of its billing agents, Interactive Payment Services Limited, PayPal or Apple (the "Billing Agents"). You agree to pay RealityX.com.au (through its Billing Agents) all charges at the prices then in effect for any use of the Service by you or other persons (including your agents) using your Billing Account, and you authorise Reality X .com.au to charge your chosen payment provider (your "Payment Method") for the Service. You agree to make payment using that selected Payment Method. Reality X .com.au and its Billing Agents reserve the right to correct any errors or mistakes it makes even if it has already requested or received payment.
Recurring Billing.
- Most subscription plans to the Service consist of an initial period, for which there is a one time charge, followed by recurring period charges as agreed to by you. By entering into this Agreement, you acknowledge that your subscription has an initial and recurring payment feature and you accept responsibility for all recurring charges prior to cancellation. By entering into this agreement you also accept that your Payment Method information shall be stored by Reality X .com.au so that you can continue to receive the Service. Reality X .com.au (through its Billing Agents) may submit periodic charges (e.g. monthly) without further authorisation from you, until you provide prior notice (confirmed in writing upon request by Reality X .com.au) that you have terminated this authorisation or wish to change your Payment Method. Such notice will not affect charges submitted before Reality X .com.au reasonably could act. To terminate your authorisation or change your Payment Method email email@example.com
- Current Information Required. You must provide current, complete and accurate information for your Billing Account. You must promptly update all information to keep your Billing Account current, complete and accurate (such as a change in billing address, credit card number, or credit card expiration date), and you must promptly notify Reality X .com.au if your Payment Method is cancelled (e.g. for loss or theft) or if you become aware of a potential breach of security, such as the unauthorised disclosure or use of your user name or password. Changes to such information can be made by emailing email@example.com. If you fail to provide Reality X .com.au with any of the foregoing information, you agree that Reality X .com.au (through its Billing Agents) may continue charging you for any use of the service under your Billing Account unless you have terminated your subscription for the service (confirmed by you in writing upon request by Reality X .com.au).
- Payment Method. The terms of your payment will be based on your Payment Method and may be determined by agreements between you and the financial institution, credit card issuer or other provider of your chosen Payment Method (the "Payment Method Provider"). You authorise your Payment Method Provider to pay all charges owed by you to Reality X .com.au through its Billing Agents. If you become aware of fraudulent use of your card or it is lost or stolen, you must notify the Payment Method Provider in accordance with its reporting rules. Where Reality X .com.au (or its Billing Agents) are obliged as a merchant to refund monies, we agree to refund any such monies, to enable us to meet our merchant obligations. If Reality X .com.au (or its Billing Agents) does not receive payment from your Payment Method Provider, or has to refund payment pursuant to its merchant obligations, you agree to pay all amounts due on your Billing Account upon demand to the Billing Agents.
- Change in Amount Authorised. You agree that Reality X .com.au or its Billing Agents may accumulate charges incurred and submit them as one or more aggregate charges during or at the end of each billing cycle.
- Auto-renewal. Your Reality X .com.au subscription will be automatically extended for successive renewal periods of the same (or, at our discretion, shorter) duration as the subscription term originally selected, at the then-current non-promotional subscription rate. To change or resign your subscription at any time, email email@example.com. If you resign, you may use your subscription until the end of your then-current subscription term; your subscription will not be renewed after your then-current term expires. However, you won't be eligible for a prorated refund of any portion of the subscription fee paid for the then-current subscription period.
- Reaffirmation of Authorisation. Your non-termination or continued use of the Service reaffirms that Reality X .com.au (through its Billing Agents) is authorised to charge your Payment Method. Reality X .com.au (through its Billing Agents) may submit those charges for payment and you will be responsible for such charges. This does not waive Reality X .com.au's right to seek payment directly from you. Your charges may be payable in advance, in arrears, per usage, or as otherwise described when you initially subscribed to the Service.
- Billing Agent. The administration of payments and collection of those payments is conducted by Billing Agents on behalf of Reality X .com.au. You accept that the Billing Agents collect the charges payable by you. The services provided by the Billing Agents (to Reality X .com.au) are administrative and does not affect the contractual relationship between you and Reality X .com.au
Reality X Pro
This is the top tier of membership on the website and is only available to Full (paying) members of Reality X who are registered on the site as Reality Star Industry Professionals, and whose profiles meet the standards and criteria for Reality X Pro Membership.
There is no additional charge for Reality X Pro Membership, and we reserve the right to assign or remove Reality X Pro status at our discretion at any time.
Price Changes
We reserve the right to increase fees or introduce new prices or charges at any time.
You have the right to cancel your Full Membership with Reality X .com.au and claim a refund within 30 days of your first subscription payment. Please note that any reality audition, casting or job that you have applied for will be automatically cancelled.
You also have the right to cancel your Full Membership with Reality X .com.au and claim a refund within 7 days of your second (first re-occurring) subscription payment to the Billing Agents, provided you have not used any of the following features of the site within those 7 days of your second subscription payment:
- Applied for any roles listed on RealityX.com.au and/or,
- Received messages from RealityX.com.au members
An administration fee is charged for processing refunds. Please allow 5-7 days for your refund to be processed.
Intellectual Property
Materials contained on this website are protected under copyright and other laws of Australia and under international conventions and similar laws abroad. You are not permitted to use or reproduce or allow anyone to use or reproduce the name and logo of RealityX.com.au for any reason without our express written permission.
Although we take reasonable steps to prevent the introduction of viruses or other destructive materials to our website or on-line service, we do not guarantee that the service or materials that may be available from our website do not contain such destructive features. We shall not be liable for any damages or liability attributable to such features. If you use any materials available through this website, you do so solely at your own risk.
Site Access
Access to our site may be interrupted, restricted or delayed from time to time. We will not be liable for damages or costs in these circumstances.
You are responsible for ensuring that no material you post, or which is posted through a machine on which you access RealityX.com.au, nor any activity or communication you make in connection with any RealityX.com.au service, will be capable of
- Infringing the intellectual property, right to privacy, or other rights of any person or entity,
- Breaching any applicable law, whether criminal, tortious or otherwise,
- Being objectionable, within the meaning of the Films, Videos and Publications Classifications Act 1993,
- Appearing to be offensive, threatening, harassing, obscene, pornographic, fetish, false, unreliable or misleading, or,
- Being considered spam or unwanted advertising of products or services.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
The Reality X .com.au website is operated and controlled from Victoria, Australia. These terms and conditions and any agreements with Realit X.com.au arising from our website are governed by Australian law. Any dispute arising in relation to these terms and conditions and any agreement arising from our website will be heard in Australia and resolved in accordance with Australian law.
Reality X.com.au On-Line Restriction
As part of our website you can register on line and sign up to apply for the various roles advertised. When you register to use the service, there are further terms and conditions that are set out below.
Inaccurate Information
All information provided to us must be complete and accurate information. If your information changes you will be responsible for providing us with the updated information. We shall not be held liable for any loss, damage or consequences as a result of inaccurate or incomplete information we receive from you.
Password and Sign in Security
You are responsible for any use of our on-line service with your password and protecting your password from unauthorised use. You are also responsible for the security of any computer where you choose to remain signed in to RealityX.com.au.
The Service may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. Because Reality X .com.au has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that Reality X .com.au is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any Content, advertising, products or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that Reality X .com.au shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of, or reliance upon, any such Content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.
Member contact
You agree that when you make your profile public or include your audition / videos or photo in the Talent Directory that RealityX.com.au will publish your personal information and photos, and allow other members to contact you. You also agree that you will not use the contact system to send junk mail, spam, offensive messages, or for any purposes other than those directly related to Reality auditions or casting calls. Reality X .com.au will be the sole judge of any breach of the conditions of use. Any breach of these conditions can result in your membership being terminated and a permanent ban from the site. No refund will be given if you have breached the conditions of use.
Sharing your content and information
Any information submitted by you through the site may be read and used by Reality X and utilised for marketing purposes indefinitely. Your Material may appear in google and other search engines. Reality X can reproduce, modify, edit, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display your information (in whole or part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed. You also warrant that any "moral rights" in your information have been waived.


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As we reported in June, heroin is on the rise in our city. "We know there is a significant increase in heroin sales in Albuquerque, but we just don't know how much is out there," said Capt. Matt Thomas in an interview. "We tend to see different trends in drug prevalence, where it went from cocaine to meth and now to heroin."
At this week's Council meeting, Jennifer Weiss spoke of her son's death. She found the 18-year-old in his bedroom on Saturday. She said he'd overdosed. For about a year, Weiss has been speaking out about the problem as the president of the Heroin Awareness Committee. She and others asked the Council to find funding for a teen treatment center. Read the full story.


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A California woman apparently drowned Thursday (November 15) in waters along the South Kohala coast.
The woman has been identified as 70-year-old Eileen Melville of Midvalley, California.
South Kohala patrol officers responded to Beach 69 in Puako after receiving a 12:08 p.m. call reporting an unresponsive snorkeler.
Responding officers learned that bystanders had pulled the woman from the water and attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation until Fire Department personnel arrived. She was taken to North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 1:17 p.m.
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An adoption counselor who lives in the Moline area and comes from Illinois will be available for you A compassionate and experienced counselor who has have helped hundreds of people explore adoption will meet with you. Whether you are facing an unplanned pregnancy or considering placing an older child – we are here to help you understand your options. Because you are reading this page we know that you are on the Internet and we have some ideas that we want to share with you. Whether or not you decide to work with Adoption Center of Illinois and Family Resource Center, we strongly recommend that if you are considering placing a child for adoption that you work with an agency that is licensed and located in Illinois. You will find that on the Internet there are many adoption agencies who will offer to provide services to you, but, many of these places are not located in Illinois. The following are some questions we suggest you should ask:
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But someone has to handle vulnerability management. Giving it to an outsourcer seems like an easy solution, but enterprises need to first understand the gritty details.
The idea of outsourcing an especially difficult duty is pretty appealing. At home, who wouldn't happily "outsource" cleaning the bathroom, doing the laundry or taking out the trash? And, in the professional IT world, who wouldn't want to outsource the tough task of vulnerability management (VM)?
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With the growing number of software patches, regulatory requirements, and increasing complexity of networks and threat models, managing network and system vulnerabilities has become an arduous chore for most enterprises.
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Before considering VM outsourcing, it's important to understand VM. When discussed in an IT context, it's not meant to encompass the whole spectrum of potential enterprise vulnerabilities. Whole-enterprise vulnerability management would need to include the vulnerability associated with having a criminally minded CEO, or the vulnerability of investing time and money in an ill-conceived product.
When IT professionals discuss VM, we are most often talking about how to identify and remediate threats in the resource layer. This means looking for vulnerabilities in the operating system, applications, databases and other IT resources, and then closing the risk window via some form of remediation, like applying a patch or making a configuration change.
Be aware, though, that taking the wrong action could introduce a greater vulnerability to the enterprise. For example, if a database vendor releases a patch designed to fix an obscure and difficult-to-exploit vulnerability, and the patch is problematic, it can bring down your enterprise servers. Automatic responses outside the normal trouble ticketing, workflow and change management accountability chain can introduce unacceptable levels of risk. Risk reduction controls, such as testing the patch prior to applying it to the production server, can keep risk in check, as can keeping the response and remediation process inline with corporate workflows and approval processes.
To close the loop, most companies implement ongoing verification and monitoring of their VM system, and accomplish this, in part, by sharing the data collected and managed via the VM systems with external tools. In addition to integration with workflow and change management solutions, VM tools can share critical event information with network systems management (NSM) tools, security event and information management (SEIM) tools, compliance dashboard tools, and other correlative and analytic portals.
When thinking about outsourcing VM, break down what types of services an external provider supplies. Here are some of the most commonly outsourced VM services (most large outsourcers supply all of these services, but always check for details of specific vendor offerings):
- Asset identification. There's an old saying that is appropriate in the VM world: "You can't manage what you don't know." There are dozens of vulnerabilities released every day, but many aren't a priority for your network. The only way to know which vulnerabilities and exploits matter to your company and your systems is to know exactly what you've got. It can also help to know where the systems are. Many attacks can be thwarted via port blocking; if a device is in a protected zone and all traffic into that zone can be filtered, the vulnerability can be mitigated. Asset identity services scan your network and return detailed listings that identify what systems are on the network, their patch and configuration levels and their location within the network topology.
- Vulnerability identification/assessment. What vulnerabilities are in the wild? Part of the intelligence process of a VM outsourcer is the ability to gather and disseminate data on vulnerabilities and patches. Vulnerability information can come from a variety of sources: vendors, lists and media reports, among others. The depth of the information gathered in the asset identification is then assessed against known vulnerabilities and exploits. The outsourcer can then notify the customer where the problems are and what actions are recommended.
- Remediation and patching. Taking action is a critical part of VM, but what about when remediation is outsourced? It can mean that the outsourcer makes the call and takes action as needed--anything from applying a patch to reconfiguring access control rules on a firewall. Alternately, the outsourcer could integrate with the customer's workflow and trouble ticketing system, so the patch is queued for deployment, but the actual deployment task is completed by the customer.
- Control verification and monitoring. Because VM is fundamentally about closing windows of exposure, it's important to ensure that there is an audit and verification function to verify that changes and fixes have been applied properly. It is also important to know who approved the change and who applied it. An outsourcer should be able to provide the customer with detailed, real-time access into the audit and verification functions. Additionally, many enterprises want to have transparency back to the internal corporate network and event management engines via the export of log information from the service provider.
Before moving forward with outsourcing of vulnerability management, enterprises must take into account a number of important architectural considerations.
Will the outsourcer be using internal scans, external scans or both? If outsourcers are only scanning from outside the company (usually in front of the firewall), they will only be able to see what an external attacker can. While this is useful information, there are vulnerabilities inside corporate networks that should not be ignored. The traditional single perimeter continues to move deeper and deeper into the network and is distributed on hosts and sub-zones.
If the decision is made to allow the outsourcer to place internal scanners on the network, be clear up front about who is responsible for managing those scanners and how the data being sent back to the outsourcer is protected. What level of trust will the outsourced scanner have inside trusted corporate zones? If the scanner from the outsourcer is being placed in a restricted zone, will the owners of that zone have appropriate control of the scanner?
Then consider how invasive the scans will be on the network. Scanning can be done via an agent or from the network, with or without credentials. An agent requires a piece of code be installed on every host that will be scanned. Does your company feel comfortable having a piece of code from an outsourcer installed on all its monitored devices? Many do not, so the outsourcer may have to use a network-based scanning solution. Although these are less invasive because no code installations are required, they can be a heavier hit to network traffic depending on how frequently and how many devices they scan.
In addition, VM scanning can be more or less invasive based on whether or not credentials are used. In credentialed scanning, some form of valid credentials is given to the scanner so that it can log in and look for vulnerabilities as a legitimate user. This kind of scanning can turn up more information, but can also crash systems.
Some scanners attempt to exploit vulnerabilities, with or without credentials, which can result in system or service crashes. Check with your outsourcer to determine the right level of invasiveness to keep system outages to a minimum.
It's important to consider the general readability of the information gathered by the outsourcer. Having a lot of wonderful data stored at the outsourcing partner won't help much if you can't access it and understand it easily. Is the dashboard data shown in near real-time, or is there a delay? Some VM outsourcers provide dashboards that enable the customer to have the same visibility into the current state of the network that their security operations center engineers have. Also, can the information be accessed securely, with appropriate authentication and protection in transit, and can it be exported to stem systems and consoles, such as a SEIM or other event correlation tool?
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Ironing Out the Details
In the outsourced VM services world, the phrase "vulnerability assessment" usually means scanning a network of target devices for current patch levels and configurations, and matching this information against technical security policy requirements and known vulnerabilities.
The question that often arises from customers is whether the vulnerability assessment offered as part of a VM service is the same kind of large-scale vulnerability assessment offered by consulting firms and even some VM outsourcers. The answer is, "No, not really."
VA, as part of VM, is tightly focused on automated scanning and information gathering from target devices. A full-blown security and vulnerability assessment usually includes a people, process and technology review of security and vulnerability in an enterprise. A large-scale security and vulnerability assessment project can include a number of moving parts:
--Kelley Damore
Any company that is considering outsourcing vulnerability management needs to take a long, hard look at accountability issues. The bottom line is that accountability cannot be outsourced. This places additional management and monitoring responsibility on the company that has contracted with an outsourcer. If a critical accounting server goes down in the last quarter of the year, your IT department will be accountable even if the server went down because of an error by the VM outsourcer. Simply put, any information that is lost and any downtime that is suffered will be your IT department's responsibility.
Cyber-insurance may defray the cost of losses due to internal or outsourcer errors. Think through what kind of data the outsourcer will be holding, and whether you trust the outsourcer to hold this data. If your servers do not have the latest patches, does that constitute a risk to your organization? This vulnerability could be used by an attacker to know where to strike, or by a lawyer to prove lack of diligence.
Also, you need to examine the level of communication that you expect between your IT team and the outsourcer. Defining key liaisons from each team to work together can increase the success of the communication process. Make weekly status calls to go over any outstanding issues. The communication plan should extend to escalation and disaster procedures: When and why should the outsourcer start paging internal administrators? What constitutes an emergency? What is the escalation path at your organization that the outsourcer should take to get resolution?
Once your questions have been addressed, get everything in writing before contracting the service. Clear, concise, enforceable service level agreements (SLAs) can go a long way to keep the relationship productive. It also helps to have a clause in the SLA regarding remuneration should the outsourcer fail to keep to the terms of the agreement. Although accountability can't be transferred, partial cost of failure can be distributed back to the outsourcer in the event of a security incident.
Security is a notoriously difficult area in which to prove ROI; what is being measured is often the cost of nothing bad happening. To realize realistic ROI, focus on metrics that can be measured rather than estimated.
For VM outsourcing, review how the service may save your enterprise head count. Are there full-time employees currently in charge of internal scanning, monitoring vulnerability lists and deploying patches? If so, how many of them can be reassigned to other jobs if the VM task is outsourced? Don't forget that you will still need staff to manage the outsourcer, as well as some to oversee escalation and change management approval.
Many enterprises are outsourcing vulnerability management to reduce demands on internal personnel and resources. There are many benefits that can be realized by outsourcing VM. Overall head count requirements for VM may go down as the tasks are assigned to the outsourcer and, subsequently, internal resources can be reassigned to other projects.
But VM outsourcing is not a decision to be made lightly. For the best chance at success, think through the questions and concerns that matter to your enterprise and get the answers from your outsourced agency in writing.
Remember that while much of the labor and resource requirements can be outsourced, accountability cannot. Someone at your organization will still be on the hook to ensure that the outsourcer takes the correct steps in managing the vulnerabilities. If all your white shirts come back from the laundry gray due to a bad process, who has to go to work the next day in a gray shirt? If your systems are attacked because the right patches or configurations were not applied, who takes the fall?
Think carefully about the process and how it will work optimally for your organization before dumping this laundry load on an outsourcer.


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Best Hikes in Virginia
There are plenty of great hiking trails in Virginia, and there are a special few that you'll want add to your bucket list. In no particular order, these are the best hikes in Virginia determined by those wearing down their soles, from breathtaking scenic overlooks to staggering waterfalls.
Please leave no trace by disposing of waste properly to keep Virginia's trails as beautiful you found them.
Hawksbill Mountain
Hawksbill Mountain is the highest peak in Shenandoah National Park at 4,050 feet. Access the summit from parking areas at milepost 45.6 and 46.7. The trails vary from a steep 1.7 miles round trip to a 2.9 miles moderate circuit. Download the Trail Map
- "From the top you have a 360 view of beauty!! You can see Old Rag from there as well. Its a great hike for those who want something they can do in an hour or so. Plus it is gorgeous!!" Melissa M., on Hawksbill Mountain
The Appalachian Trail to Spy Rock
From the Montebello Fish Hatchery the two-mile climb to the AT and then on to Spy Rock is a moderately strenuous one. The payoff is tremendous with 360-degree panoramic views from the rock outcrop.
The Appalachian Trail - Mount Rogers
Mount Rogers is the highest point in Virginia at 5,729 feet! Try and find the plaque signifying this for a great photo-op. This nine-mile out-and-back hike begins at Elk Garden Gap. Take the white blazed AT trail north. An opening awaits you at about mile three and again at about mile four. The summit will take your breath away.
Compton Peak
Compton Peak is accessed from Skyline Drive at Compton Gap. You'll find the trailhead across the road from the parking area at mile 10.3. The hike is easy and the elevation change is only 835 feet for the out-and-back of 2.4 miles.
- "A great way to spend a fall afternoon!" Al P., about Compton's Peak
Mary's Rock
Mary's Rock Summit sits at 3,514 feet and is accessed a few different ways. Even from Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park there are two ways: from Panorama it's 3.7 miles out and back, and from Meadow Spring it's 2.8 miles out and back. Both offer outstanding views and both are considered moderately difficult. From Panorama the climb is steady. Download the Trail Map
Rock Castle Gorge
Rock Castle Gorge in Floyd is accessed from milepost 167 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the entrance of the Rocky Knob Campground. Descend three miles to the bottom of the gorge in this National Recreation Area. The climb back up is 7.3 miles, and the elevation over the course of the entire hike ranges from 1,700 to 3,572 feet.
Cold Mountain Loop
This hike is considered moderate and is a 5.7-mile loop that intersects with the AT on the mountain above Buena Vista. To get there, drive route 60 east out of Buena Vista, cross the Blue Ridge Parkway and continue about 4.5 miles to a left on route 634, followed by a right on route 755 / Wiggins Spring Rd (unpaved) to Hog Camp Gap. Continue less than half-a-mile to see the Mt. Pleasant Trail Head sign.
McAfee Knob
McAfee Knob is the most photographed site along the Appalachian Trail . McAfee Knob is the jutting end of a crazily tilted rocky mountain, sticking out into thin air like a diving platform. The view from the Knob sweeps around 270 degrees (everything except through the forest behind), surveying the Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the west, Tinker Cliffs to the north, and the Roanoke Valley to the east. It is a strenuous hike, filled with stone steps and lovely scenery. Many rewarding spots with lots to be discovered.
Old Rag Mountain
Perhaps one of Shenandoah National Park's most popular hikes, the 8.8-mile climb and rock scramble to Old Rag is strenuous. Warm up with a near-mile walk to the trailhead from the parking area near Nethers on route 600. Plenty of water, layers of clothing, and hiking partners are strongly suggested. Pets are not allowed on Ridge Trail leading to Old Rag. Download the Trail Map
Virginia Creeper Trail
This 34.3-mile rails-to-trails treasure is multi-use for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders with several access points. Mile 0 is in Abingdon, Mile 8.5 is Alvarado, Mile 15.5 is Damascus, Mile 25 is Creek Junction, and Mile 32.3 is Whitetop Station on Whitetop Mountain - Virginia's second highest peak.
Whiteoak Canyon
Another wildly popular Shenandoah National Park trail is this one. Why so popular? Six waterfalls reward your effort! The falls range from 35 to 86 feet and feature swimming holes at the bottom of each. Awesome place to propose? Yes. Awesome place to skinny dip? Not so much. Hike in one mile for the lower falls or on up another two miles (and steeper grade) to the upper falls. Park off route 600 at the Boundary Trailhead.
Or, access Whiteoak Canyon from Skyline Drive at milepost 42.6. You'll encounter the upper falls first on a 4.6-mile out-and-back hike. If you wish to go to the lower falls, know that it's a steep climb back up and adds another 2.7 miles round trip. Download the Trail Map
Humpback Rocks
At Milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway you'll find the Mountain Farm Trail with quite a bit of activity at the 19th century interpretive farm. Hike out to the rock outcrop itself for an amazing view over the Shenandoah Valley. It's a quarter-mile out-and-back. Download the Trail Map
Great Falls National Park
The draw to Great Falls is, well, the great falls. Jagged rocks jut up from the Potomac River in the narrow Mather Gorge creating an amazing series of falls. Take a hike to see the falls from various angles. There are 15 miles of trails - five are multi-use and allow bikes and horses. Know before you go that a $3/person fee will be asked of you.
Peaks of Otter
The Peaks are Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill, each with its own amazing view. Sharp Top is not the highest of the peaks at 3,875 feet, but it offers the best views - 360 degrees, in fact. It's a strenuous 1.5 miles from the camp store to the summit with an ascent of 1,340 feet. Download the Trail Map
New River Trail State Park
Another rails-to-trails project, New River Trail State Park crosses four counties for a total of 57 scenic miles right along the New River. The trail is wide and multi-use, so expect to see bikes and horses along the way. Access points include Fries and Cliffview near Galax.
Molly's Knob
Hungry Mother State Park includes a 108-acre lake with 12 refreshing miles of trails around it. While one trail leads to another here, it's the Molly's Knob Trail that serious hikers adore. It's only 1.6 miles, but it's narrow, steep, and downright difficult at times before it reveals its treasure - the summit and highest point of the park at 3,270 feet - Molly's Knob. Download the Trail Map
High Bridge
The newly reopened "high bridge" at High Bridge Trail State Park is the place to be. Soaring 160 feet above the Appomattox River and spanning 2,400 feet, the bridge boasts quite the view of the treetops and is a great place to hike and bike. The trail is 31 miles total and mostly flat, making it an easy trail for families. Access the trail is several locations including Farmville. Download the Trail Map
Breaks Interstate Park
Right on the Virginia/Kentucky border is this 4,500-acre park with 25 miles of trails ranging in degrees of difficulty. Most are less than a mile long, but with trails intersecting and running end-to-end, you can make your hike anything you want it to be. The Overlook Trail is a three-quarter-mile hike that frequently changes grades along cliff edges, providing a continuous view of the canyon. You'll want to be careful on trails like this one.
Cascades National Recreation Trail
This highly scenic, 4-mile round-trip trail meanders along a shaded mountain creek to a 66-foot waterfall within Jefferson National Forest. Hike is low to moderate difficulty.
Crabtree Falls
If you're seeking more waterfalls, these are a good choice. The lower falls are just a few hundred feet from the parking lot! Continue on three miles for four more overlooks. The trail is moderate and rewards with five major cascades and several smaller ones totaling 1,200 feet worth of falls - the highest vertical-drop cascade east of the Mississipi River. Access the trail from the fee-based parking lot at 11581 Crabtree Falls Highway in Montebello, VA 24464.
- "This hike is truly one of the hidden gems of the state of Virginia. I've lived in Virginia for 28 years and only until recently did I learn of Crabtree Falls. It's one of the most majestic sights I've ever gotten to see in my life and I was BLOWN away by the views of the different waterfalls." Wade P.
North River Gorge Trail
This is a hike for low-water conditions as the serene stream-side trail fords the North River nine times over the course of its 4.2-mile out-and-back meandering. This is a great, easy day hike. Access from the North River Campground if you're camping, or from Mount Solon, take route 747 west to a right on route 730, followed by a left on route 763 which turns into route 718. Take a left on fire road 95 and find parking a mile west of the Wild Oak Trail area.
Strickler Knob
This 5.5-mile moderate hike into George Washington National Forest is not maintained and not suitable for dogs or young children. It does, however, reward with challenging rock scrambling and stunning 360-degree views of New Market Gap and the Luray Valley, as well as a geocache. Access via Crisman Hollow Road/forest development road 274 off route 211 near Luray. This area is known as Scothorn Gap.
- "Strickler Knob may be one of the toughest trails in VA, but it has one of the best views I've ever seen." Karl H.
Buffalo Mountain
Overlooking Floyd County and then some is Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve at a high-point of 3,971 feet. From the parking area, climb the steep one-mile trail to the summit for a wide open view of the the Blue Ridge Highlands. Download the Trail Map
Fairystone State Park
Exploring this area might just yield a special treasure! Fairy stones are rare rock crystals sometimes in the shape of a cross, so keep your eye peeled as you hike the 13-mile multi-use Little Mountain Trail System or the five-mile hiker-only Stuarts Knob Trail System. The trails vary from easy to difficult and from .74 mile out-and-back to a 3.3-mile loop.
Philpott Lake Trails
Philpott Lake is a 3,000 acre beauty with 100 miles of shoreline. It's no surprise that there are seven trails offering varying experiences. Dogwood Glen Trail is a nine-mile out-and-back multi-use trail that has flavors of moderate to strenuous and occasionally runs alongside the lake. Access this trail from Salthouse Branch Park ($4 fee) or Philpott Dam.
Blue Suck Falls Trail
This trail at Douthat State Park is a three-mile moderate to difficult multi-use trail that serves up a waterfall. As a side note, the term 'suck' is an Appalachian term for a whirlpool at the base of the falls. Continuing on, the ridge top and overlooks are what this trail is all about. Download the Trail Map
Connect Blue Suck Falls with Stony Run to enjoy the Tuscarora Overlook Trail, which includes a cabin and immense views of Beard's Mountain and the Alleghenies.
- "A terrific day-hike on beautifully maintained, well-marked trails ... Your long climb up the Blue Suck Falls is rewarded by one glorious vista after another." Frank
Stony Man Trail
Shenandoah National Park has wicked views and Stony Man boasts one of the best. The hike is 1.6 mile circuit from milepost 41.7 on Skyline Drive. It's a fairly easy hike, but pets are not allowed. Download the Trail Map
Dark Hollow Falls
Besides Crabtree Falls, these falls are probably going to be one of your most accessible. Just off Skyline Drive at milepost 50.7, the falls cascade 70 feet over greenstone. All said, this is a 1.5-mile round trip from the car. Download the Trail Map
Dragon's Tooth
This spur off the AT overlooking the Roanoke Valley is a 4.6-mile out-and-back. At 3,000 feet, the views from this aptly named location are great. You'll know you've hit Dragon's Tooth when you see the jagged rock rising ahead of you. Access the trail via route 311 towards Catawba, past the McAfee trailhead. A parking lot is available.
Reddish Knob
Just west of Harrisonburg inside the George Washington National Forest is Reddish Knob - a stately 4,397-feet up. Don't let the paved road to a parking lot at the top deter you from taking a hike. There are various trails if you care to do some strenuous climbing.
Channels Trail
The Channels Natural Area Preserve in Saltville is home to the Great Channels of Virginia. This 5.5 mile trek will take you to impressive formations of sandstone outcroppings.


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An unforgettable Ferrari action-packed week-end on the Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi, 20th February – It was another incredible action-packed week-end for Ferrari enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi on the Yas Marina Circuit. The two-day Ferrari Passione event was dedicated to track experiences that enabled guests to enjoy their cars on the Grand Prix circuit.
The event started on Friday with a session dedicated to the award-winning 458 Italia, with clients having the opportunity of trying the full performance potential of their 458 Italia within a safe and controlled environment under the supervision of the 'Pilota Ferrari' Official Instructors.
Marc Gené, Scuderia Ferrari official test driver since 2004, made a special appearance to share his skills with Ferrari owners.
The following morning, the Yas Marina Circuit welcomed members of the UAE Ferrari Owners Club who gathered for an outstanding morning break.
In the afternoon, the last session was dedicated to journalists testing the Ferrari California. The journalists were able to enjoy some laps with Marc Gené demonstrating the extraordinary performance and sporty character of the car.
During the day Ferrari also hosted a group of students of the Dubai Autism Centre who enjoyed the thrill of sitting next to Marc Gené driving the Ferrari California on the track.
That same afternoon, an impressive parade of 78 Ferraris took place in Kuwait on occasion of the Concours d'Elegance. The colourful convoy led by a Ferrari California was composed of many present and past models of the Prancing Horse, such as the FF, SA Aperta, 599 GTO, 16M, Challenge Stradale, Daytona and Testarossa, just to name a few.
Pietro Innocenti, General Manager of Ferrari Middle East and Africa said: 'We are very proud to have Marc with us for this special week-end just a few weeks after his amazing live demonstration with the F1 car in Doha – Qatar. The close relationship between F1 and road cars is unique in Ferrari and Marc is the best ambassador we have to demonstrate that.'


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Food route – a journey through food
Food route: a journey through food is a range of colourful age-appropriate resources designed and developed to enable young people to gain food and active lifestyle related skills and knowledge. They were originally launched in 2009 and have been updated to reflect the Core competences for children and young people aged 5-16 years which were published in 2014. (NOTE: Materials have been updated in light of The Eatwell Guide.)
Food route has been developed to:
To help children and young people engage with the Core Competences, a series of focus groups and workshops were arranged throughout the UK. The original competences were rephrased in an age appropriate way, and tested to ensure that children understand what they mean and how they can be achieved. The focus group session informed the language and design of the resources.
Background: Core Competences
The Core Competences were originally launched in December 2007 by the Food Standards Agency and the British Nutrition Foundation,, and have since been reviewed and updated in 2014 by Public Health England, FSA Northern Ireland, FSA Scotland, the Welsh Government and the British Nutrition Foundation. They comprise a progressive series of food, nutrition and activity related competence statements for children and young people aged 5 to 16+ years. The competences are based around five themes: diet and health, consumer awareness (shopping), cooking, food safety and physical activity.
The Core Competences can help young people to choose, cook and eat safe, healthy food and lead an active lifestyle. They are set out as a framework of core skills and knowledge, providing essential building blocks so that parents/carers, schools and community-based organisations can provide young people with a consistent set of food skills and knowledge.
Because the competences are progressive and cumulative from one age stage to the next, they can help young people make healthier choices that benefit them now and in later life. Importantly, the competences apply to all learning experiences, both within and outside the school setting, and can be met at home or through other activities. For further information, go to: www.nutrition.org.uk/foodinschools/competences.
Food route: a journey through food was originally launched in 2009 by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) working in collaboration with the British Nutrition Foundation. The materials were updated in 2016 to account for the Eatwell Guide.
Thank you to the following schools for their advice in the development of the original Food Route resources:
Published by Public Health England 2015 / 2016
Design by British Nutrition Foundation and ingenious
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Mopar, Dodge Dart, and Magneti Marelli chose the NHRA's first east coast stop, the Amalie Oil Gatornationals, to debut the new Dodge Dart Pro Stockers, returning the Dodge brand to a well-known name in Hemi history. Carrying on with the two-car team of Allen Johnson and Jeg Coughlin Jr., the Darts were introduced at a special event prior to the start of the race which featured a live elephant. By selecting the Dart model, Dodge was able to complete an overall marketing strategy that includes Charger in Funny Car, Challenger in the Sportsman class, and Dart in Pro Stock.
The new Jerry Haas-built model replaces the Avenger, which was actually the most successful Pro Stock body in Mopar's history, winning 27 events and 28 top qualifying spots while taking consecutive World Championships in 2012 and 2013. Fellow competitor V. Gaines is slated to debut his Dart sometime later this spring. When Allen Johnson drove the new car to victory at the race three days later, it took off at the exact place the Avenger left off, as Johnson won the final event for that car in Phoenix, in February. Prior to Sunday's win, no Dart had ever won a race in the history of NHRA Pro Stock.
"The new Dart is a testament to how Mopar uses the motorsports program as a technological proving ground with Chrysler's own leading-edge technology and production processes," said Pietro Gorlier, Mopar President and CEO. "We have great expectations for its on-track success."
The Dart also returns the company to a two-door production model, and benefited extensively from virtual platform modeling prior to construction. These are the same tools used to develop new passenger cars, and eliminate a large amount of the guesswork when considering aero-styling and vehicle adaptation to the Pro Stock rules. Both race and production group engineers were involved in the project, and, once finished, the new body was tested and refined in the Chrysler Group's private wind tunnel in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
In a further change, Johnson's Dart will be decorated for Magneti Marelli Quality Auto Parts for 2014, which is a subsidiary of Fiat Group. When Gorlier was asked by a media member about whether any of the F1 technology that Magneti Marelli has become noted for was being adopted to the new Pro Stock program, he grinned and said, "No comment!" Starting in 2011, a combination of Mopar and Magneti Marelli was launched as partners in the global aftermarket parts business across many makes, and the new sponsorship reflects changes in marketing for the brands.


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Tossed the final three frames of the team's season-opening, 13-inning victory at Texas State, recording zero runs, one hit, 1 BB, and 3 K's … recorded his first win of the season and gave up two hits, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, and 1 K in 1 IP against Louisiana-Lafayette … threw 2.1 IP, giving up two hits, 2 R, 0 ER, and 3 K's vs. Illinois-Chicago … notched his first save on the season, closing out Illinois-Chicago with 1 IP and 1 BB … pitched a clean 9th inning with 1 K vs. Nevada to earn the save … threw a perfect 9th inning with 1 K vs. San Jose State to notch his third save … gave up three hits and 3 ER at San Jose State … rebounded against Cal Poly with a 1-2-3 9th inning … tossed a scoreless inning with 2 K's and 1 BB vs. Utah … recorded 1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, and 2 K's vs. Lehigh … threw a perfect inning with 1 K at Columbia … registered 4 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, and 3 K's vs. Brown … tossed a scoreless inning vs. Portland, allowing 1 hit and 1 BB with 1 K … got the win vs. Portland, throwing 2.1 innings with 2 hits and 1 K … recorded a clean inning at Gonzaga … matched a season-high with 4 IP while allowing 5 hits, 2 R, 1 ER, and 2 K's at Cal … notched his seventh save, pitching three innings with 4 hits, 1 ER, 1 BB, and 3 K's vs. Saint Mary's.
JUNIOR (2011): Made 18 relief appearances and posted a 8.17 ERA and 1-1 record … struck out 14 in 25.1 total innings pitched … pitched 1.0 inning in the season-opener at South Carolina on Feb. 18 … vs. Albany on Feb. 27, pitched 0.2 innings … pitched 2.0 innings of relief with a strikeout at Stanford on Mar. 1 … struck out one batter in 0.1 innings at Cal on Mar. 8 … in Mar. 11 vs. Utah pitched 2.0 innings with two strikeouts … threw a shutout inning vs. Brown on Mar. 28 … on Mar. 30 vs. UC Davis pitch 1.0 inning in relief … pitched a perfect inning of relief on Apr. 2 vs. CSU Bakersfield … recorded a strikeout in 1.0 inning vs. LMU on Apr. 10 … on Apr. 19 vs. Stanford pitched an inning in relief … retired the only batter he faced on Apr. 23 at San Francisco … on Apr. 26 pitched a shutout inning vs. Pacific … struck out two in 2.1 innings against Gonzaga on Apr. 29 … on May 1 vs. Gonzaga, struck out one in 1.0 inning … pitched a perfect inning vs. Cal on May 3 … on May 8 at Pepperdine, pitched 4.2 shutout innings in relief while striking out three to pick up his first win of the season … struck out two in 2.2 innings of relief vs. San Diego on May 20 … on May 22 vs. San Diego pitched 1.2 innings and struck out one.
SOPHOMORE (2010): Struck out 20 batters in 19 innings out of the bullpen in 2010 … was extremely effective early in the season, providing SCU with six scoreless appearances in his first seven outings … had back-to-back scoreless appearances against Nevada February 19 and 20 in the season's opening weekend – striking out a season-high three against Nevada (2/19) on Opening Day … walked just one during his first five appearances … equaled a season-high by fanning three batters against Stanford (4/13) … went on to make 17 total appearances, going 0-1 with an ERA of 9.00.
FRESHMAN (2009): Made 14 appearances and four midweek starts ... went 0-2 as a starter, fanning 13 and walking four in 14 1/3 innings ... two of those starts came against Stanford and a third against then-No. 18 Cal Poly ... struck out a season-high five in his first collegiate start, going four innings vs. Stanford (Apr. 15) ... used 10 times out of the bullpen, registering a strikeout in all but one relief appearance ... finished the year with 22 Ks in 25 2/3 innings.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Seattle Prep in Seattle, Wash. ... played for Coach Ed Paulter ... captained his baseball and football teams in 2008 ... named an All-Metro League First Team outfielder and pitcher as both a junior and senior ... team-leader in wins and strikeouts as a senior, helping Seattle Prep to a top 10 state ranking ... Seattle Prep won the 2008 Metro League title in 2008 and advanced to state tournament play for the third consecutive season ... also played football and was an all-league quarterback in 2008.
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I'm wanting to develop my own SCUMM style engine for the Sega Mega Drive. I figured the best way of doing this would be firstly to understand how the datafile files in these games work.
Given the MD's restricted 61 colours, I'd like to take a look at some of the earlier EGA games that use 16 colours as a starting point.
I've looked at this page: http://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/SCUMM ... onventions
Is there a specific piece of software I can use to view these files and get a general feel for how the data inside them directs how the files are used by the engine?
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Terrestrial invasive plants such as buckthorn, wild parsnip, garlic mustard, and others are becoming widespread threats throughout many sites in Minnesota. Present chemical and mechanical control methods tend to be costly, effective only in the short-term, or have other negative environmental impacts. However, an alternative practice of using grazing animals for invasive species management is used successfully in many parts of the western United States.
With only 1% of Minnesota's native prairie remaining, many prairie plant and animal species have dramatically declined. Of the 12 butterfly species native to Minnesota prairies, two species, the Poweshiek skipperling and the Dakota skipper, have already largely disappeared from the state and are proposed for listing under the U.S. Endangered Species Act despite being historically among the most common prairie butterflies and having their historic ranges concentrated in Minnesota.
Project Outcome and Results
With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect 100 acres of high quality forest, prairie, wetland, or shoreline habitat by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Chisago, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, and Washington counties.
The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust is using this appropriation to purchase a total of approximately 100 acres of land and donated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to expand the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Many benefits are anticipated from this project, including improved habitat connectivity, protection of native species, improved water quality in the Minnesota River, and increased public access to natural lands for activities such as hiking, hunting, and fishing. Restoration and management plans will be completed for all acquired lands.
The Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) is an ongoing effort begun in 1987 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that is systematically surveying, county-by-county, the state's natural habitats. The effort identifies significant natural areas and collects and interprets data on the status, distribution, and ecology of plants, animals, and native plant communities throughout the state. Through 2009 surveys have been completed in 74 of Minnesota's 87 counties and have added nearly 17,000 new records of rare features to the DNR's information systems.
Native to the western United States and Canada, mountain pine beetle is considered the most devastating forest insect in North America. Trees usually die as a result of infestation and an unprecedented outbreak in the west is currently decimating pine forests there. While mountain pine beetle is not presently believed to reside in Minnesota, there are risks posed by an expanding species range resulting from warming climate and the potential for accidental introduction via lumber imports from infested areas.
Prior to European settlement more than 18 million acres of prairie covered Minnesota. Today less than 1% of that native prairie remains, and about half of those remaining acres are in private landownership without any formal protection currently in place. Through this appropriation the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will work with private landowners of high quality native prairie sites to protect remaining native prairie using a variety of tools. Approximately 200 acres are expected to be permanently protected through Native Prairie Bank conservation easements.
Northern white cedar wetland plant communities provide unique ecological, economic, and wetland functions, including high value timber, long-term carbon storage, winter refuge for deer and other wildlife, wildlife habitat, and thermal buffering for brook trout streams. However, these plant communities have been declining in Minnesota for decades mostly as a result of development impacts. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is using this appropriation to continue efforts aimed at improving the quantity and quality of white cedar wetland plant communities in Minnesota.
Pollinators play a key role in ecosystem function and in agriculture, including thousands of native plants and more than one hundred U.S. crops that either need or benefit from pollinators. However, pollinators are in dramatic decline in Minnesota and throughout the country. The causes of the decline are not completely understood, but identified factors include loss of nesting sites, fewer flowers, increased disease, and increased pesticide use. Developing an aware, informed citizenry that understands this issue is one key to finding and implementing solutions to counteract these factors.
Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs, but the springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed water to these springs and to learn how these waters might be affected by development and water use.


text: By Evan Price While there is some popular opinion that dogs should be classified as omnivores, they are widely regarded as carnivores. The word carnivore literally translates into "to devour flesh", and if this is what dogs are meant to do, then why would they need vegetables in the diet? After all, you would never


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Royal Ascot, held annually in mid-June (this year: 16th-20th), is the epitome of the British Season. As well as being a major social occasion, it is firstly a world-class sporting event, dating back to the late eighteenth century.
Tickets for the Royal Enclosure need to be applied for well in advance and letters should be sent to Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot (currently the Duke of Devonshire).
There are four days in Royal Ascot. The first, Tuesday, is the busiest; Wednesday is popular with betting-types; Thursday is Ladies' Day, and Friday is quieter but popular with the young.
There is so much to say about Royal Ascot (it can only be termed 'Royal Ascot' during the four days in mid-June) however; I shall concentrate this entry on the dress codes for the event.
The dress code is still strictly enforced and it has been known for race-goers to be turned away for all sorts of reasons: men without hats, ladies in inappropriate dresses. Last year Royal Ascot was in the news as ladies were turning with too much fake-tan applied and in some extreme cases, they deemed it appropriate to go without knickers. This is never acceptable. Anywhere.
For women, it is advisable that cocktail dresses are avoided. Having too much flesh open to the elements at a predominantly outdoor event will only cause goose pimples. Dress colours that work well are pastels, bright colours, neutrals such as cream and fawn, although fashion changes and each year will see a different colour or shade in vogue. As for materials, linen creases easily and for an event where you may be sitting to picnic (smart race-goers do this in Number One car park), this is not a good idea. Lightweight wool and silk are preferable. Dresses and jackets that can be removed easily if you get too hot are canny choices. Skirts that ride up when you sit down are not, however.
The Queen often wears one main colour all the way up (including the hat) which accentuates height and can make shorter people look taller.
Umbrellas may be a nuisance but are worth it if it begins to rain. They can be left in the cloakroom if needs be: parasols are naff.
Hats should be on straight and should be sensible: too much veiling and you won't be able to drink or eat. If the brim is too low then you may not be able to see, so it is important to make sure you are wearing a sensible and comfortable hat, which should on no costs be removed, as your hair will look messy. When purchasing or choosing your outfit, do remember that you could be in it for up to seven hours. Shoes (if new) should be worn-in before the event as to avoid blisters.
For men, morning dress is required in the Royal Enclosure and on Ladies' Day, this should be light grey. Top hats should be worn at a jaunty angle – never should they be worn totally straight and looking like chimney pots.
Morning dress consists of a tailcoat of sorts (although not be to confused with the pointed tailcoat worn in White Tie): this tailcoat is rounded; a buff waistcoat, which can be single or double-breasted; a pair of formal striped trousers worn with braces; a stiff white detachable collar (although a soft turned-down sewn on collar is acceptable now); a double-cuffed shirt; a necktie (please not a cravat), and finally a pair of black Oxford shoes. A top-pocket handkerchief is optional.
If you are still in any doubt as to the event's protocol or what to wear, please do feel free to reply to this blog with any questions you may have. Alternatively, please visit our main website for more information: www.theenglishmanner.com
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Most proximal humerus fractures will heal without surgery, and many recover satisfactory function.
Outcome of nonoperative treatment depends upon the type of fracture, the degree of fragment displacement, and intrinsic fracture stability. Assessment of stability with image intensification is helpful according to the author's experience.
Without fixation, displaced proximal humerus fractures are rarely improved with closed fracture reduction.
Nonoperative treatment should provide mechanical support until the patient is sufficiently comfortable to begin shoulder use, and the fracture is sufficiently consolidated that displacement is unlikely. The intrinsic stability provided by the periosteum may guide the type of immobilization.
In fractures of the greater tuberosity and/or the surgical neck, the fracture may rest in better reduction if the arm is immobilized in abduction with a cushion.
Once these goals have been achieved, rehabilitative exercises can begin to restore range of motion, followed by strength, and function.
The three phases of nonoperative treatment are thus
- Immobilization
- Passive/assisted range of motion
- Progressive resistance exercises
Duration of Immobilization should be as short as possible, and as long as necessary. Typically, immobilization is recommended for 2-3 weeks, followed by gentle range of motion exercises. Resistance exercises can generally begin at 6 weeks. Isometric exercises may help maintain strength during the first 6 weeks.
2 Sling and swath topenlarge
Optimal shoulder immobilization is achieved when the upper arm and forearm are secured to the chest. Traditionally, this has been done with a sling that supports the elbow and forearm and counteracts the weight of the arm. The simplest sling is a triangular bandage tied behind the neck.
Additional support is provided by a swath which wraps around the humerus and the chest to restrict shoulder motion further, and keep the arm securely in the sling.
Commercially available devices provide similar immobilization, with or without the circumferential support of a swath.
3 Shoulder immobilization topenlarge
Sling and swath (A), shoulder immobilizer (B), Gilchrist bandage (C), and other such devices all provide essentially similar support for the shoulder joint.
4 Collar and cuff topenlarge
The simplest arm support is a so-called collar and cuff that limits shoulder motion but does not support much of the arm's weight. This may be desirable when gentle traction is expected to improve fracture alignment. It provides less stability than a sling, with or without swath, and must be removed for shoulder or elbow motion.
Most shoulder supports can be worn underneath or outside the patient's clothing. The latter requires sufficient shoulder motion and comfort for dressing before the support is applied.
Keeping the hand accessible and encouraging the patient to move use wrist and fingers, helps to prevent stiffness that may be very hard to correct if it is allowed to develop.
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Slight to moderate displacement of proximal humerus fractures may be treated by external support alone. A broad arm sling is the commonest method. In its simplest form, a triangular bandage is wrapped around the elbow and the forearm and tied behind the neck. The sling can be adjusted to avoid distraction at the shoulder which might cause undesirable disimpaction. Commercial slings are available to provide similar support.
6 Shoulder abduction cushion topenlarge
To relieve tension on the supraspinatus tendon and greater tuberosity, one may support the arm in abduction. This can be done with a so-called airplane splint or a shoulder abduction cushion as shown.
7 Mobilization: 2-3 weeks posttrauma topenlarge
Nonoperative management of proximal humerus fractures usually begins with maximal support - a sling and swath equivalent worn continuously. If the patient is uncomfortable, a sitting position may be preferred for sleeping.
A patient who is very comfortable, at the beginning of treatment or after some recovery, may need less immobilization, and even begin gentle use of the injured arm.
As soon as pain permits, pendulum exercises (as illustrated) should begin. Active hand and forearm use should also be encouraged.
Isometric exercises can begin as soon as tolerated for the shoulder girdle including scapular stabilizers, and the upper extremity.
X-rays should be checked to rule out secondary fracture displacement.
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As comfort and mobility permit, and fracture consolidation is likely, the patient should begin active assisted motion. Physical therapy instructions and/or supervision are provided as desired and available.
9 Shoulder therapy set: 3-6 weeks postoperative topenlarge
A "shoulder therapy set" might be helpful. Typically included devices are:
1) An exercise bar, which lets the patient use the uninjured left shoulder to passively move the affected right side.
2) A rope and pulley assembly. With the pulley placed above the patient, the unaffected left arm can be used to provide full passive forward flexion of the injured right shoulder.
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As passive motion improves, and the fracture becomes fully consolidated, active motion against gravity and resistance exercises are added to build strength and endurance. Many surgeons advise forward flexion before abduction against gravity, which puts significant strain on the supraspinatus.
Elastic devices can be used to provide varying degree of resistance, and ultimately the athletic patient can progress to resistance machines and free weights.
Physical therapy instruction and supervision may be helpful for optimal rehabilitation or if the patient is not progressing satisfactorily.
Remember to monitor rotator cuff strength. Significant weakness may indicate an unidentified rotator tendon cuff rupture in need of surgical repair.
11 Pitfall: shoulder stiffness top
To reduce the risk of stiffness, immobilization should be discarded as soon as possible. This can be done progressively, beginning with elimination of the swath (circumferential bandage) during the daytime and encouraging pendulum exercises.
The sling may be used on a part-time basis as soon as appropriate.
If formal physical therapy has not been prescribed, it should be considered for any patient whose range of motion is not improving as expected.


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Category talk:Generation V Pokémon
Let's Begin A Search...[edit source]
I know that there will be more pokemon that this. i'm begining to think that we need to start searching for any information on any new Pokemon, but since Pokemon Black and White have not beet released in Japan, there is enough evidence to start searching. if you find anything, PLZ post it here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jolteon1 (talk • contribs)
(Moved from the category's page) There are three starters that have been released on Pokemon Sunday in Japan but nothing else is known about them. The Japanese magzine, CoroCoro, will release pictures of the starters on May 15th so look aroun the internet!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.108.40.206 (talk • contribs)
- Currently only two pokemon have names. There are the sihlouettes of the three new starters, but that tells us little. The MarioGalaxy2433g5 {talk/contribs/Logs} 22:57, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
I think their losing their touch on making pokemon... their not as good as they used to be... any else agree? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jolteon1 (talk • contribs)
- They must be doing something right if they got a perfect score from Famitsu. Crimsonnavy. 19:46, September 8, 2010 (UTC)
Semi-Protect[edit source]
All right. As one user has already proven, this page is suspectible to fanon. Should I semi-protect this? The MarioGalaxy2433g5 {talk/contribs/Logs} 22:27, May 16, 2010 (UTC)
- Fanon was added again. I think I will protect the category. Remember that semi-protect means that anonymous users and users with accounts less than four days old can't edit the page. The MarioGalaxy2433g5 {talk/contribs/Logs} 20:39, May 17, 2010 (UTC)
- joltoen1
- ... i think thats a good idea...
I found #497, #500, and #503. http://pokebeach.com/2010/09/isshus-fighting-type-legendary-trio-revealed-more-leaked-pokemon-info
-DarkusAlpha I am 39% insane, 27% evil, 33.9% awesome, and .1% serious... 03:28, September 16, 2010 (UTC)
New Pokemon[edit source]
Did you know that there are new pokemon, look in Serebii.net, and click on the 5th Generation Pokedex.
- Most of us know that, thats why we have so many new articles with no pics. Crimsonnavy. 21:28, September 16, 2010 (UTC)
The new game is so cool ![edit source]
I love the new games . I got black the day it came out . I finished it in exactly one week . BEST GAME IVE EVER PLAYED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(other than mystery dungeon blue rescue team the old ones are much better than the new ones .).


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Texas Instruments has been making programmable calculators for longer than most companies have been making computers, and the company's current line of calculators uses a chip—the Zilog Z80—that once appeared in personal computers. So it's not surprising that a modding community has taken up the task of replacing the OS that runs the calculators. TI isn't pleased by the modders' efforts, though, and the company recently sent DMCA takedown notices to a group of bloggers who linked to information about the encryption keys needed to validate a new OS. But unfortunately for TI, it appears that the DMCA does not apply, since the keys aren't used to protect the existing OS.
Recovering the keys
The TI software community has a site offering software compiled for the machines and, for at least three models, entire OS replacements. Unfortunately, writing a replacement OS that works on the hardware is only part of the challenge, as the calculators perform a check of the software before loading it. If the software fails to communicate the appropriate hash keys, the replacement OS won't load. The discovery of a hash key that could lead to authentication by the calculators was, accordingly, big news for this group, as it could allow them to load any operating system onto their hardware.
When the key was discovered, several bloggers noted the event and linked to a site that contain the key information. Since August, all three of them have received DMCA takedown notices. The notices, which are largely identical, all cite sections a-2 and b-1 of the relevant legal code.
There's a small problem here, which one of the notice recipients noted in his response to TI. The sections of the DMCA cited in the takedown notice prohibit the production or dissemination of tools for circumventing protection measures that guard copyrighted works. But it seems that the keys aren't used to protect TI's copyrighted operating system so much as protect the hardware from running any unauthorized OS. In any case, the DMCA carves out an extensive exemption for reverse engineering "for the sole purpose of identifying and analyzing those elements of the program that are necessary to achieve interoperability of an independently created computer program with other programs."
Those issues were elaborated in a letter to TI from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which has agreed to represent the three bloggers targeted by DMCA takedowns. The EFF points out that the keys don't actually control access to the OS in residence on the calculators, which TI makes available as a free download.
The EFF also noted that, given the above, the DMCA takedown notice may be a misrepresentation under the statute, which would leave TI liable for any legal fees racked up by the targets of its letters. Unless they get a response from TI, the three bloggers intend to restore their links to the key information later this month.


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I'm literally just starting out with java and keep finding myself overwhelmed with the information. .
Decided i would look to forums to see if i could find information on how to start up with java and other like minded people.
I'm nearly 30 and live in a fairly remote part of the country (UK) and as such don't have access to college courses etc just online..
Any help would be greatly appreciated