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State Water Law
In general, water resource allocation is governed by state, not federal, law. Individual states determine the scope of private rights in water, how water rights are distributed, and what users can do with those rights. Nonetheless, the federal government still plays an important role, especially where state water law intersects with environmental concerns. For example, Congress has passed a comprehensive federal water pollution law (the Clean Water Act), that trumps less stringent state laws, and Congress requires the protection of endangered and threatened species (the Endangered Species Act) even where such protection might impact water uses. Moreover, the Supreme Court has made clear that water is an article of commerce and thus even its allocation and use are within the scope of federal regulatory power. Interstate water resources are most often addressed through interstate compacts under the Compact Clause of the U.S. Constitution. For example, the seven states in the Colorado River Basin signed the Colorado River Compact in 1922, and a water-sharing pact in 2007. Interstate water allocation can also be addressed by congress, although congress is reluctant to become involved in such disputes. Disputes not resolved by compact or legislation can be addressed by the U.S. Supreme Court, which exercises its original jurisdiction in disputes between or among states. The Supreme Court also maintains the authority to step in and resolve disputes that arise under existing compacts or federal legislation, as is currently taking place in a conflict between Montana and Wyoming over interpretation of the Yellowstone River Compact.
A water right is a property right that gives its holder a right to use water for irrigation, power, domestic use and the like. There are two general types of water rights in the United States; an appropriative right and a riparian right. An appropriative right allows the holder to use a defined quantity of water for a designated purpose. A riparian right allows for landowners whose property is adjacent to water to use that water in a reasonable way. States generally allocate water in strictly one of these ways although some states, for example California, have a blended system. Water rights are generallyappurtenant to the land on which they are used, meaning that although water rights are a separate property interest, they are bound up with the land and transfer when the land transfers. In prior appropriation states however, a water right holder may explicitly sever the water right from the land, selling the land but retaining the water right.
Prior Appropriation Doctrine
Prior appropriation is the primary water rights system used in the arid Western states, In prior appropriation states, the earliest appropriator from a given source has a senior right to use that water before others are allowed to take any water. For this reason, prior appropriation is often described as the doctrine of "first in time, first in right." With the exception of Colorado, all prior appropriation states require water users to obtain a permit from the appropriate state water official. The permit application date ultimately establishes one's priority date if the water rights is ultimately perfected. In Colorado, a prospective water user obtains the functional equivalent of a permit from a water judge in one of the state's seven water courts.
In addition to a permit, individual appropriators in a prior appropriation states must put water to a "beneficial use." This usually means that water users cannot waste water. Prior appropriation states also require users to use their water regularly or lose their rights to the water. Typically, a water user will not lose their water unless it has not been used consistently over a period of at least 5 to 10 years, depending on the state law.
Normally, state water or environmental agencies regulate the acquisition of new water rights and changes in existing rights in prior appropriation states. Most of the intermountain West states, such as Colorado and Wyoming, follow a strict prior appropriation system for their surface water. States along the Pacific Coast and along the eastern border of the Mountain states typically began with a riparian system (described below) but have evolved to a system that is almost exclusively based upon priorities.
Common Law Riparian Rights Doctrine
States east of the Great Plains historically had fewer conflicts over water use and adopted a more laissez faire attitude toward water resource regulation. These states typically followed a riparian rights system that grants adjacent landowners a right to put water to any "reasonable use", at least on their riparian property. Riparian rights are appurtenant to the land and do not depend on prior use. They are also correlative with other riparians such that all must share if there is insufficient water to satisfy the needs of all riparian users.
Modern Permit Systems
Gradually, as water conflicts became more common in Eastern states, most of these states have shifted to a permit system that has more in common with prior appropriation systems than with riparian systems. While these permit systems vary, most require a permit much like the permits granted in Western states. The most important difference is that water shortages are typically handled through a type of forced sharing rather than priorities.
Beneficial Use
Coalbed Methane Produced Water
The recent Colorado Supreme Court case of Vance v. Wolfe held that water produced from coalbed methane (CBM) wells is a beneficial use under Colorado's water law. The lawsuit was brought by ranchers claiming that CBM wells were depleting their hydrogeologically-connected water wells.
In response to the ruling, which would have subjected all of Colorado's CBM wells to the state's prior appropriation system within just a few months, the Colorado legislature passed HB 09-1303 which provides a three-year moratorium on integrating 'tributary' wells into the prior appropriation system to allow the state engineer and energy companies time to adjust and prepare substitute water supply plans. The state engineer is also allowed to promulgate rules for wells which interact which 'nontribiutary' waters that do not impact nearby water rights.
In Western states, "beneficial use" is often described as the "basis, the measure, and the limit" of a water right. This means that water must be put to a beneficial use in order to obtain and retain a water right. A beneficial use of water is a use that "produces benefits, tangible or intangible, economic or otherwise," and is normally invoked by prior appropriation jurisdictions to prevent wasteful uses of water. Although many state statutes and constitutions explicitly declare certain uses to be beneficial (such as irrigation, power generation, domestic uses, industrial uses, instream flows, and recreational uses), these lists are considered to be illustrative and not exhaustive.
Reasonable Use
In riparian jurisdictions, every riparian owner has the right to use the water as long as the use is reasonable and not interfering unnecessarily with the rights of others. This means that determining whether a use is reasonable is always considered in reference to the needs of the other riparian users. There is no fixed rule on what constitutes a reasonable use because it always depends on the unique factual situation.
Instream Flows
Instream flows are specific stream flows (measured in cubic feet per second) that have recently been considered a beneficial use of water in most prior appropriation jurisdictions. These states recognize that by leaving a certain level of water in the stream there are benefits to fish and wildlife, recreation, navigation, power generation, and other uses. While some states allow only certain state agencies to hold instream flow rights others allow for individuals to obtain them as well, including the conversion of a consumptive use right to instream use. Increasingly, states are allowing acquisition of temporary rights to water to preserve or restore streamflows. This usually requires special legislative exceptions to the rule of abandonment, described below.
Surface Water
Surface water refers to any water on the surface of the land including water in streams and water bodies like lakes, ponds, flood water or seepage from another water supply. In prior appropriation states, all surface water is considered subject to the claims of existing water rights holders, so a homeowner might run into trouble taking such modest water conservation measures as harvesting rainwater. The Colorado legislature recently enacted legislation to allow this practice. See "It's now legal to catch a raindrop in Colorado," New York Times, 6/29/09. The City of Tucson recently enacted the nation's first municipal rainwater harvesting ordinance, requiring new commercial buildings to supply half the water needed for their landscaping from harvested rainwater. See "Tucson rainwater harvesting law now drawing interest," Arizona Daily Sun, 7/6/09.
Groundwater is all water contained in geologic features beneath the surface of the land, including water in the soil, aquifers, and artesian wells. States differ in their regulation of groundwater with some treating surface and groundwater differently and others treating them largely the same. The differing rules include the rule of capture (currently applied in only a few states) which allows for a landowner to pump any amount of groundwater even to the harm of others. There is also the American rule, or reasonable use which limits withdrawals to what is needed for reasonable and beneficial purposes. Thecorrelative rights doctrine provides that landowners situated over a common source have equal rights to use the water in a reasonable manner. However, many states now use the prior appropriation doctrine in administering groundwater with a permit system similar to that for surface rights.
Storage Right
In some Western states, including Colorado and Wyoming, the right to impound water in a reservoir or an underground aquifer for later application to beneficial use is regulated separately from other water rights. In general, a storage right allows its holder to fill their storage facility once to capacity during any calendar year, and is part of the same prior appropriation system as other water rights. Some states regulate storage rights as part of their prior appropriation system making them subject to the same permit and adjudication system as other rights.
Transfers and Exchanges
A water right transfer is a change in ownership of an existing right, while a water right exchange is a change in the use of water under an existing right. While water rights are generally considered appurtenant to the land, in most Western states a water right holder may sever the water right from the land and either sell or retain it as a separate right, as long as the holder files an application or informs the state of the severance. In addition, most Western states allow water right holders to change the existing use of water under their current right without any loss in priority or diminution of the right, as long as they apply for an exchange or change in use with the state agency responsible for regulating water rights. Water transfers and exchanges are usually allowed as long as they do not impair existing rights.
Abandonment and Forfeiture
Two ways in which a water rights holder may lose legal claim to the right are through abandonment and forfeiture. In Western states, abandonment of a water right generally requires nonuse of the water along with a specific intent to abandon the right. In many states, however, nonuse of water for a certain statutorily or judicially defined period of time creates a legal assumption that the right has been abandoned, an assumption that may be contested but will stand as a legal fact unless proven otherwise. Additionally, many states recognize forfeiture of a water right as a distinct legal concept from abandonment. Forfeiture occurs where a water right holder fails to use the water for a statutorily defined period of time, after which the holder loses the right. Most Western states have statutorily defined defenses to abandonment and forfeiture, such as drought and ongoing legal proceedings, that a water right holder may invoke in an abandonment or forfeiture proceeding.
Public Access
In most states, including most Western states, the public has a right to access at least some waters running over private land, either because the state owns those waters, or because the public has an easement over them. Some Western states allow members of the public to access all waters of the state for recreational purposes under the legal doctrine of public ownership, whereby the state owns all the waters in the state. Other Western states allow members of the public to access all navigable streams of the state for recreational and navigational purposes.
In most states that recognize a right of public access to waters running over private land, members of the public may not touch the bed or banks of those waters, but may only float on the water. A few states, such as Montana, allow members of the public to touch the beds and banks of waters running over private land as long as it has a "minimal impact." Moreover, in order to have a right to waters running over private land, members of the public must be able to gain legal access to the waters in question (e.g., members of the public may not trespass on private land to reach the waters). A minority of states do not recognize a right of public access to waters running over private land in any case.
On November 17, 2008, the Montana Supreme Court clarified the definition of a "natural" body of water in a widely anticipated decision concerning access to Mitchell Slough, tributary to the Bitterroot River. For an interpretation of this decision, see "Stream Access Decision," The Water Report, 1/15/09. The Utah legislature considered the issue in its 2009 session, as described in a story in the Salt Lake Tribune, 3/8/09. The Montana legislature enacted a bill confirming the public's right of access from bridges. See "Bridge access bill sails through," The Montana Standard, 4/3/09.
Links to State-Specific Resources
Arizona Department of Water Resources, Arizona Water Institute
California Department of Water Resources, California State Water Resources Control Board
Colorado Division of Water Resources, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Water Trust
Idaho Department of Water Resources, Idaho DEQ Water Quality Information
Montana DNRC Water Resoruces Division, Montana DEQ Water Quality Information, Montana Water Trust
Nevada Division of Water Resources
New Mexico
New Mexico Office of the State Engineer, New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission
Oregon Water Resources Department, Oregon Water Watch, Oregon Water Trust
Utah Division of Water Rights, Utah Division of Water Resources
Washington Dept. of Ecology Water Resources Program, WA Rivers Conservancy, Landowner's Guide to WA Water Rights


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Fantasy Chic at the GrammysPosted: February 11, 2013 Filed under: Event Fashion, Red Carpet Fashion | Tags: alicia keys, florence welch, grammy awards, kimbra, natasha beddingfield, taylor swift Leave a comment
Princess Rihanna wasn't the only getting her high fantasy on at last night's Grammy Awards. High Fantasy Chic was all over the red carpet.
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Celeborn was the name of the White Tree that flourished in Tol Eressëa. It was a seedling of the tree Galathilion, which in turn had been made in image of Telperion, the eldest of the Two Trees of Valinor.[1]
Celeborn was an ancestor to the White Trees of Númenor[2] and of Gondor.[3]
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Akallabêth: The Downfall of Númenor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond"


text: Cracker of a match yesterday between AC Milan and Barcelona. Alexandre Pato turned on some otherworldly speed to score for MIlan just 24 seconds after kickoff (above). Then it was Leo Messi's turn (below, with other highlights). How Messi gets in that centering pass to Pedro for the Barcelona equalizer is beyond me. David Villa later scored on a perfect, swerving free kick that Rob Hughes at The New York Times justly calls "a masterpiece of still art." Thiago Silva tied it up for Milan in injury time.


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bmanly needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 53 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
New company that looks at health care records and data bases to help clients properly report diagnoses to government agencies. By finding information that may lead to better, more accurate and complete coding of diagnoses - we enhance the payments or revenue for our clients.
The logo can be one that communicates a sense of discovery or adventure (like a treasure hunt), and or one that communicates a detailed search. It can be fun or serious.
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10 Useful Advanced Git Commands
Aug 20th, 2013 - 5 Comments »
I have been using git for quite some time now and thought of sharing some advanced git commands that you may find useful whether you are working in a team environment or on your personal project.
1. Export changes done in last commit
This command i have been using regularly for sending the changes done to another person for review/integration who is not on git. It will export the recent committed changed files to a zip file.
git archive -o ../updated.zip HEAD $(git diff --name-only HEAD^)
5 Libraries that Help You Generate Excel Reports in PHP Application
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Microsoft Excel is still the most widely used data analysis, report generation tool. Here are 5 Libraries that Help You Generate Excel Reports in PHP Application.
40 Fresh & Beautiful Examples of Websites With Large Backgrounds
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Using large sized pictures or illustrations as your website's background adds a great visual appeal to your website's design. Many web designers use large images as backgrounds as more and more users are now opting for high resolution monitors and high speed internet connections. Here's a showcase of 40 Fresh and amazing websites that are using large background images.
Quick & Easy Way to Implement Drag n Share With jQuery
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You must have seen the drag to share functionality on Mashable that lets visitors share the content on popular social networks intuitively. here is a much elegant solution to achieve the drag n share effect using jQuery with just a line or two of JavaScript code.
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Treatments for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders and Oncology
Treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders share some common characteristics. All of these disorders are treated by both medication and diet. Autoimmune disorder is a result of the body responding to diseases as if they are foreign and threatening elements, even though they are healthy body parts. In this case, the body believes that its normal parts are diseased, and it attacks parts of it. This attack can occur in many places, including the lungs, skin, liver, among others. Autoimmune diseases are common illness, such as rheumatoid arthritis, narcolepsy, allergies, psoriasis, and many others.
Treatments for autoimmune illnesses are often aggressive, especially when these disorders and disease are life-threatening. They are very serious ailments that greatly affect the patient's life. Approximately 80 illnesses have been identified that are thought to be caused by autoimmune disorders.
Inflammatory responses are the body's natural response to any disease or foreign cells that invade it. If the inflammation is not stopped, it can cause heart attacks, stroke, cancer, or destroy brain cells in addition to causing pain and other disorders. Inflammation is swelling deep within the tissues, and it happens when the body's white blood cells attack the organs.
Oncology related disorders can be treated in similar ways since all produce similar symptoms in those who are affected. An elevated body temperature, pain, and unexplained weight loss are shared by those affected by autoimmune and inflammatory disorders as well as by prostate cancer. In addition, all of these diseases increase the body's autoimmune response. The difference is that in oncology, or cancer, the body actually does respond to a foreign invader, whereas in autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, the body attacks itself.
A common and helpful treatment for autoimmune and cancer patients is an exercise routine and a healthy diet. Some physicians recommend eliminating sugar from the diet. Some research has shown that all forms of sugar, including fructose, sucrose, and glucose lessen the white blood cells ability to destroy foreign agents in the body as they are meant to do. Fish oil with vitamin E has been shown in research to delay autoimmune response in mice, and doctors believe that it is helpful to patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders as well. Supplements with omega-3 essential fatty acids from fish or flax, combined with omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid can lessen inflammation as well.
Patients are recommended to consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, eat dairy products that are low in fat, eat poultry and fish, brown rice and whole grains. Part of the treatment also includes the antioxidants vitamins C and E as well as green tea, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory characteristics. Beta-carotene and selenium are also helpful, so patients are generally advised to take a multi-vitamin supplement each day.
In severe cases, doctors treat these disorders with corticosteroid drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressant drugs that stop the immune response and progression of the disease. These expensive regiments can quickly drain the budgets of those on a typical US healthcare plan. You can do yourself a favor to learn about Nootropics to find much cheaper out of the pocket options. If you are not fond of drug solutions, sometimes radiation of the lymph nodes is used as well as plasmapheresis, the removal of harmful molecules and cells from the blood.
Cancer treatment usually involves removal of a tumor through surgery, and follow-up with radiation or chemotherapy is also required for cancers that may not have been completely removed from the body through surgery. If the cancer is located in a part of the body that is inoperable, radiation or chemotherapy may be used to treat this disease as well.


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Source: ASPCA
Surveys conducted by Lake Research Partners in New Mexico, Missouri and Iowa confirm that an overwhelming majority (70%+) of voters in all three states disapprove of horse slaughter for human consumption and would oppose the opening of horse slaughter facilities in their states. Opposition to horse slaughter for human consumption in these three states is broad and deep, extending across every demographic, regional and partisan group.
Unfortunately, meat processors in at least five states—the three surveyed, as well as Oklahoma and Tennessee—are currently trying to get horse meat plants up and running. The New Mexico processor, Valley Meat Company, passed a USDA inspection in April and its permit to begin slaughtering horses for meat could come through as soon as the end of June.
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There has been no slaughter of horses for human consumption in the U.S. since 2007, but there is no federal law against it. But with your help, we can fix that! Please join us in advocating for Congressional passage of the SAFE Act, a bill that would ban horse slaughter in all 50 states, as well as the transport of our horses over our borders for slaughter in other countries.
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Y'all. Something weird happened over here yesterday. Our kids didn't want to drive us nuts. They wanted to play BY THEMSELVES. They did not yell, "Mom, Mom, Mom" every 2.8 seconds. They made their own glasses of water, made their own snacks and changed the tv channels by themselves. At one point in the day I looked over at hubby and asked him what he thought has gotten into the children to make them be so good. He gave me his most serious look and said, "Don't ask questions!"
I don't care what it was- but I reveled in it! Kamron and I had a speaking engagement about adoption and Jesus and Congo and all other matter of things that make me a blubbering mess. And my dad came to hear me speak and that makes me all emotional cause my dad is a crier. (Sorry dad- but we all know you are!) We came home from that and I decided that I just had to lay down for a few minutes and get myself together. I walked in the bedroom and realized that hubby had beat me to the bed. Now- we NEVER get to take a nap. I think it's been about 3 years since we took a nap together. I tossed Miles in his pack and play for a little down time and crawled in bed and oh.holy.night. Our kids left us ALONE. (And no- we did not do that.) We laid there in silence and it was 17 kinds of blissful. Until a neighborhood kid rang the door bell and the dog started barking and the phone rang. But still- sometimes 30 minutes of quiet is enough to recharge the old batteries.
I must have been in a good mood because I declared it picnic night on the living room floor in front of the tv. I served a very nutritious meal of pigs in a blanket and cheese dip with tortilla chips. My kids thought I was the bomb diggity. In my defense, it was the Super Bowl. Oh, who am I kidding. I'd been looking forward to those pigs in a blanket all week. I'm a sucker for junk meat wrapped in a crescent roll. Somehow my "be kinder to my body" diet went all to hell somewhere around last Monday when I discovered how to make the homemade caramel corn. I think I'm okay with it, though. I'm consoling myself by saying that if I got really skinny my varicose veins would be more prominent. Whatever. I have no will power.
I did redeem myself by dancing around the living room during the halftime show. (Well- I made it about 3 minutes until I was too huffy and puffy) Surely though, I burned off at least one little piggy in a blanket. But wow- my kiddos had a ball dancing around like hooligans and listening to the Black Eyes. We heart them. You know what else I heart? People who buy raffle tickets. Seriously. Buy a whole whole bunch of them. Pretty please with sugar on top. I will be your BFF. I will hug you and pet you and squeeze you and call you George. The end.
P.S To top off the day, Kamron and I howled hysterically at this website that is a conglomerate of text autocorrection nightmares. (warning- some of these are a little raunchy) If you need a good laugh, I recommend it. A friend suggested it after I tried to send a tweet to a church with the word "hashtag" in it. My phone autocorrected "hashtag" to "hashish". So I sent a tweet about drugs to a church. I'm keepin' it classy, America.
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Dancing With The Stars Karina Smirnoff Dazzles At "Amazing Spider-Man" Premiere (Photos)
Beautiful as always and this time in a long yellow chiffon number. Pictured above is Dancing With The Stars pro Karina Smirnoff at last night's premiere of the "Amazing Spider-Man" at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California. Other celebs who attended were Emma Stone, Carmen Electra, Rhys Ifans, Embeth Davidtz, Martin Sheen, and Andrew Garfield. Zimbio Pictures has more fun takes if you'd like to see them. I know Jimmbboe will for sure. 🙂


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Colerain e Showgrounds is where all the excitement has been over the last fortnight.
But Oran Kearney will be hoping for a more routine performance from his Bannsiders side over the coming weeks.
Kearney has been pleased with the character his players have shown in their games against Glenavon and Ballymena United.
However, he admitted he was disappointed with the overall performance in the derby.
"Against Glenavon we performed well and created opportunities, but against Ballymena it wasn't like that," said Kearney.
"Yes we had a couple of sniffs but I'm not going to lie if it was a boxing match Ballymena win it 10 rounds to 12.
"We always pride ourselves in our performance here and we will be determined to get back to again.
"We have to rectify it quickly because you can't do that every week because not every game will be retrievable in the last five minutes.
"It does show we have a bit of character. To do it once could be a fluke, but to do it twice in as many weeks shows we have the wherewithal to keep going."
Ards knocked Coleraine out of the League Cup season season and Kearney knows it will be another hard task tomorrow.
"Ards have had a good start to the season, Niall Currie has brought in some good players so it will be another tough game for us," added the Bannsiders boss.


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1) Combine all of the ingredients in a small glass jar with an airtight lid and shake to blend. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
For the grilled chicken:
1) Season chicken with the adobo seasoning. Heat a grill pan to medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray or drizzle with oil. Place the chicken on the grill pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side depending on the size of the breasts.
2) When chicken is cooked through, slice 2 chicken breasts for the fishy-dillas and reserve the remaining 4 for the chicken salad.
Note: This recipe for adobo is a staple seasoning for many of my Latin recipes. You can make a large batch, store it in an airtight container and use it as a flavour enhancer in your favourite dishes.


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BOULDER, CO - June 17, 2008
Webroot, a leading provider of security solutions for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the Webroot® E-Mail Security SaaS (Software as a Service) solution has successfully protected Stevens Aviation, a leading aviation services company, from email security threats, including the elimination of more than 100,000 daily spam messages. The service has helped Stevens Aviation increase workforce productivity, reduce costs and free up resources.
"Stevens Aviation received more than 6 million spam e-mails each month which was hindering employee productivity and crippling our systems," said Kevin Hewitt, Network Administrator, Stevens Aviation. "After implementing Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS, our systems are performing better, our users have an email system that works for them and the entire shift was seamless. They just came to work one day and the spam was gone."
Prior to deploying Webroot E-mail Security SaaS, only about seven percent of Stevens Aviation's daily e-mails were legitimate messages. The e-mail threats usurped the company's network bandwidth and disrupted the productivity of its 550 employees. The company's previous filtering system was so insufficient that employees often spent up to three hours each day wading through spam to find legitimate messages in their inboxes. The former system could only process 300,000 e-mails at a time, therefore missing any spam e-mails beyond that threshold.
Stevens Aviation turned to Webroot to help solve this problem and within a matter of hours and without the need for additional hardware or software, the company was able to leverage a suite of tools to manage their email communications and stop threats such as spam and viruses. Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS allows them to quickly and easily customize the company's message-filtering settings, gain visibility into e-mail traffic at the group and individual levels through hourly reports, and send alerts to message senders or recipients. And using the Webroot Business Continuity service, all company emails sent and received are stored offsite and made accessible in real time via an easy-to-use Web interface in the event of an outage, ensuring resources are constantly active, even when disaster hits.
"In recent research, Webroot found that less than a third of the businesses we surveyed have e-mail security policies in place," said Mike Irwin, COO, Webroot. "And yet we're seeing malware threats transported through unwanted e-mails increasing rapidly – largely because current filtering appliances and software are ineffective against them. Companies like Stevens Aviation are moving to security SaaS solutions because they are easy-to-manage, provide better protection and superior value to that of traditional gateway security."
Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS is the first perimeter security solution introduced by Webroot to provide businesses with enterprise-class protection without the cost or management requirements. Webroot security SaaS solutions deliver better protection, lower total cost of ownership and better value than perimeter security appliances or software. All Webroot enterprise security solutions, including Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS, are available exclusively through Webroot's channel partners. Learn more online about Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS.


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Denver Tokyo United daily nonstop flight a milestone for Colorado
By A. Barry Hirschfeld Jr.
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Earlier this year, Colorado's global footprint took a significant step forward. Jan. 8 marked the first time that a sitting U.S. ambassador to Japan visited Colorado as part of an official trip. Why is this such a big deal for Colorado? The answer lies in the critical importance of connectivity and international business to our state's economic future.
Ambassador John Roos' trip to Denver was part of a tour of four western U.S. cities, all of which had recently launched or were soon starting new nonstop daily service to Tokyo. Daily nonstop service from Denver International Airport to Japan's Narita Airport begins on June 10, marking a tremendous milestone for Colorado. The global connectivity provided by nonstop flights is absolutely key to the future economic growth of our state.
To put it in perspective, Denver International Airport is already the No. 1 economic generator for Colorado, pumping in over $20 billion in direct and indirect economic impact as measured by the Colorado Department of Transportation with its current 53 million passengers per year. However, DIA's aviation master plan calls for doubling that capacity to 110 million passengers per year.
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Here are a few blogs that I read the most frequently. I know there are other fantabulous blogs out there – I have no intention of trying to post an exhaustive list! Happy reading!!
- Bring Birth Home
- Citizens for Midwifery
- Enjoy Birth (what a concept, eh?)
- Erin Ellis's (midwife) blog
- Giving Birth with Confidence
- ICAN's blog
- Navelgazing Midwife
- Science & Sensibility
- Stand & Deliver (The True Face of Birth)
- Unnecessarean


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Obituary: Sandra McElroy
November 11, 1958 – October 19, 2013
Sandra McElroy was born on November 11, 1958 to Jack and Carole Spraggins. She and her 4 sisters grew up in Houston, Texas. Gail, Becky, Sandra, Lenny and Kitten all sang professionally as "the Spraggin Sisters" for many years in the Houston area. She also did modeling and acting jobs during that time. In 1989 she moved to Lake Tahoe where she met Jon McElroy. They married in 1990.
Sandra and Jon worked together running a business in South Lake Tahoe for almost 25 years, owning Grass Roots Natural Foods. Sandra always appreciated everyone who worked for her, and saw them more as friends than employees. She loved hiking in the mountains, swimming in the lake and doing yoga on the beach. She loved to travel, especially anywhere tropical! She loved the Hula and took many classes at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Sandra loved to express her creative side. She was a talented artist, enjoying painting, drawing, photography, writing stories and screen plays, playing her drums and sewing.
She had a strong love for her family, and even with them miles apart, she never lost contact with any of them. Many visits to Houston and her family coming to Tahoe over the years, countless cards, letters, long calls and emails. They were always on her mind and she loved them so much.
Sandra's smile (and cute dimples) would light up any room she entered. She enjoyed life and tried to live it as fully as she could. She passed on peacefully at home on Oct. 19, 2013 with her family at her side. Words cannot express how much she will be missed by all who knew her.


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Maybe you've been getting cold feet (literally), or it's still too dark for your early morning run. So head inside—late winter is a perfect time to take a class that complements your running. "Group classes are a great way to try something new and address areas that you know are weaknesses for you, like flexibility or upper-body strength," says Jessica Cover, a running coach and personal trainer in Burlington, Vermont. Cover introduced me to five classes—offered by many health clubs, community centers, and yoga and martial arts studios—that she finds help runners improve in the areas of balance, strength, and mental focus. "Plus, they're fun," she says. While keeping up my regular mileage, I sampled these classes on my recovery days. By choosing the right workout, you may even find your running performance improve in time for your next race.
This workout includes high-repetition movements using squats, bench presses, bicep curls, and other classic weightroom exercises with low weight loads, all set to energizing music (everything from Bon Jovi to Cascada). You load up your barbell with as much, or as little, weight as you'd like and perform 70 to 100 repetitions each for legs, chest, back, shoulders, and abs. Most exercisers burn up to 600 calories per 60-minute class. This is the one class that Cover didn't have to tell me about: I've been doing BodyPump once a week for several months and am not only stronger but faster—I credit it for helping me drop my half-marathon PR by 15 minutes.
"You need upper-body strength for good form and carriage, and BodyPump is a fun way to get motivated, too," says Cover. Start with the lightest weights possible and add more every six weeks, taking care to go lighter on the weights when it's time for squats and lunges. "With the music going, it's easy to overdo it and become injured," she says.
Named for the stability trainers that resemble a Swiss ball sliced in half, Bosu classes put students through a series of balance, coordination, and agility exercises using either the flat platform or the squishy dome. The fast-paced classes include familiar exercises—biceps curls, back extensions, lunges, and bird-dogs (an ab-strengthening move)—performed on the Bosu, which challenges you to engage your core muscles to keep you centered and upright. After just one class, my lats and calves were sore for days.
By working the small muscles, ligaments, and tendons around your knees and ankles, the Bosu helps develop the stability and quick-reaction skills you'll need on trails and roads alike, says Cover.
The centuries-old practice of "moving meditation" is going mainstream among athletes of all ages. That's because the slow, flowing movements (there are 108) are said to harness energy—chi—while fostering mind-body awareness, flexibility, and balance. Most beginner classes start with gentle, yoga-like poses and progress to more challenging positions. Though I was skeptical, it took me just one session to get the basic hang of it and to feel more relaxed, poised, and grounded than I'd felt in months.
Especially those who've been plagued by injuries or chronic pain, want to improve form, or just need to add some yin to the yang of running, says Cover.
One of kickboxing's biggest draws is as a stress reliever, but it's also a way to improve coordination, sharpen reflexes, and increase muscle endurance. You can expect to burn between 3 50 and 450 calories per hour. At every class, instructors focus on basic arm snaps and jabs before adding in the kicks. Every few rounds, you'll break away and jump rope for a minute or so. I felt clumsy during my first few classes, but that turned out to be a good thing; it got my muscles and my mind out of the straight-ahead running rut.
Kickboxing is a way to move your hips and legs in a new way and can help you increase your range of motion. Start with low, slow kicks until you've mastered good form, says Cover.
Unlike traditional weights, which you lift and lower slowly while isolating one body part at a time, kettlebells are swung rhythmically using full-body motions. To swing the bells in different patterns—including overhead, cross-body, or floor to shoulder—your small and large muscle groups must work in concert to control the momentum as you change directions. Like many beginners, I found the initial swing of the kettlebell to feel tricky—I was "muscling it up" with my arms—but in time the motion felt natural.
"A kettlebell workout can be a great way to gain core stability and upper-body strength," says Cover. "But concentrate initially on learning the proper form." If your kettlebell is too heavy or if you employ the wrong technique, you run the risk of injury. Ask the instructor to help you choose an appropriate weight.
FEEL better: Many "boot camp" style fitness classes are intense and may overtax your body if you're training for a marathon. Save these sessions for your off-season.
Class Schedule
RUNNING AND GYM time can coexist peacefully, says Jessica Cover, a coach in Burlington, Vermont. Here's how
It's best to begin any of these classes at a time when your running mileage and intensity are low.
Once you're familiar with the class format, try to fit it in on your recovery day or the day after an easy run.
Don't feel a need to keep up with the class; if you ran yesterday, it's perfectly fine to march in place when the instructor guides the class to high-tempo footwork.
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If You're A Terrorist, You're Not Allowed To Use iTunes
from the that'll-show-them deptMichael Scott points us to someone who was reading carefully through the iTunes terms of service, and noticed that it appears to say that you can't use the program if you're recognized as a terrorist by the US government. The specific clause reads:
You may not use or otherwise export or re-export the Licensed Application except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Licensed Application was obtained. In particular, but without limitation, the Licensed Application may not be exported or re-exported (a) into any U.S. embargoed countries or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied Person's List or Entity List. By using the Licensed Application, you represent and warrant that you are not located in any such country or on any such list. You also agree that you will not use these products for any purposes prohibited by United States law, including, without limitation, the development, design, manufacture or production of nuclear, missiles, or chemical or biological weapons.And, as Nate Oman notes:
Notice, as I read this clause not only are terrorists -- or at least those on terrorist watch lists -- prohibited from using iTunes to manufacture WMD, they are also prohibited from even downloading and using iTunes. So all the Al-Qaeda operatives holed up in the Northwest Frontier Provinces of Pakistan, dodging drone attacks while listening to Britney Spears songs downloaded with iTunes are in violation of the terms and conditions, even if they paid for the music!Now wouldn't that be a great lawsuit? Seeing Apple take those on the US terrorist list to court for breaking their iTunes terms of service?
That'll show 'em...
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I don't know where to start. This character is from an online game called Minecraft. A bunch of people kept asking me to make a tutorial on "how to draw Zombie from Minecraft", and since my brother was a huge fanatic of the game, I decided that it would be a good idea to fill the request. Anyways, these zombies are not just a bunch of blocks. They actually are supposed to resemble the player in some way, shape or form. They measure to be around two blocks tall, and one block wide. You can find a Minecraft zombie in dark or low lite areas like caves, and other areas. It's no surprise that these zombies are hated and are even a nuisance to the local villagers. They always attack the villagers whenever there are people out and about during night time hours. The ones that protect the villagers from zombie attacks are the Iron Golems which are huge creatures that where specifically made to do such a job. Anyways, when I made this tutorial all I could think about was a LEGO figure. Hopefully all you Minecraft fans enjoy this lesson on drawing a Minecraft zombie. I will return later with some more drawing fun so stay tuned in for more.
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A star has finally been chosen to lead the Grace Kelly biopic Grace of Monaco. Variety reports that Nicole Kidman beat out a number of top actresses to take on the coveted role of the gorgeous starlet. La Vie en Rose director Olivier Dahan is onboard to helm Grace of Monaco, and the pic will take place between December 1961 and November 1962, when Kelly maneuvered behind the scenes as Princess of Monaco to save her nation from political turmoil. For those unaware, Kelly only starred in a handful of films before she retired from acting to serve as Monaco's monarch alongside Prince Rainier III, but she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in The Country Girl and had a memorable turn in Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window. Also, she was incredibly beautiful. Hit the jump for more.
Variety notes that the script for Grace of Monaco is already "generating awards buzz," but I'd say that's a tad premature. However, the Academy loves them some biopic performances, so Kidman has a decent shot at another Best Actress nomination at the least. The actress hasn't officially closed her deal to star just yet, but she's in advanced negotiations to topline the pic.
I think Kidman's a great talent and a fine choice to take on the Grace Kelly role. She's certainly got the look down, and I'm eager to see her portray Kelly during one of the most pivotal periods in her life. Kidman next stars in Lee Daniels' drama The Paperboy and Oldboy director Chan-wook Park's English-language debut, the horror/drama Stoker. She's also attached to star opposite Colin Firth in The Railway Man, but there's no word on which project she'll shoot first.


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Nearest Town: Elk CitySite Size: 314 acres
Highlights: Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl
Access: Year-round. Seasonal nesting closure. Access free of charge.
Directions: From Grangeville, ID 13 E for 12 mi; ID 14 S toward Elk City for 50 mi; S at mp 46.7 (before Elk City) on FR 222 10 mi; WMA on right side of rd.
Description: While driving along the rivers, look for Belted Kingfisher and American Dipper. At milepost 48.3 on ID 14, the broad meadow often holds Tundra Swan and Snow Goose in April/May. Various ducks, Sora, and some shorebirds can be seen here as well. At mile 48.3, check the sewage ponds to the south for Wood Duck. In downtown Elk City, check the willows and wetlands surrounding the rodeo grounds for Sora, Wilson's Snipe, Willow Flycatcher, and Yellow Warbler. For forest birds, check out the "blue diamond" hiking/snowmobile trail that starts 0.1 mile past the Elk City Ranger Station (follow the signs to the station). Look for Pileated and American Three-toed Woodpeckers, Western Tanager, and Pine Grosbeak. At Red River WMA, breeding waterfowl in the spring, and during summer, look for Spotted Sandpiper, Violet-green Swallow, Willow Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo, and Savannah Sparrow. Hike the edge of meadows surrounded by Englemann spruce/lodgepole pines for Spruce Grouse. 4.3 miles past the WMA, at the Red River Chinook Viewing Area (look for signs), keep an eye out for Vaux's Swift and American Dipper.
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Cameron University has completed "Campus Master Plan 2025," the university's guiding architectural document for the future. The strategic planning process to create "Campus Master Plan 2025" began in 2011, sooner than expected, because most of the recommendations for "Campus Master Plan 2015" were completed. The new plan was presented to the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents earlier today.
"During our planning process, we realized that Cameron's Campus Master Plan must be updated sooner than expected to hasten plans and progress for Cameron's future," says Cameron President Cindy Ross. "Over the course of one year, 'Campus Master Plan 2025' was developed under the able leadership of Dr. Matt Jenkins, Professor of Communication. 'Campus Master Plan 2025' builds upon the successes of 'Campus Master Plan 2015.'"
In developing "Campus Master Plan 2025," inputs were solicited from all Cameron stakeholders—faculty, staff, students and community members. Additionally, progress from "Campus Master Plan 2015" was thoroughly reviewed, and the vision and goals for Cameron's future growth were discussed, planned, and prioritized.
Highlights of the new master plan include:
- Constructing a new library and a general classroom and faculty offices building
- Establishing the 38th Street entrance as the new, main campus entry point
- Adding an extension to Cameron Village
- Relocating Physical Facilities
- Demolishing two campus facilities that are nearing the end of their service lives (Nance-Boyer Hall and Conwill Hall) and planting new green space
- Adding iconic features such as a clock tower plaza and miscellaneous improvements including a stronger way-finding system, a cohesive signage system, and additional lighting
- Enhancing campus circulation by moving more campus parking to the periphery
Ross cites three primary factors for the update: a desire to incorporate suggestions made from the successful 10-year accreditation review; the completion of a significant number of the "Campus Master Plan 2015" recommendations; and the substantial transformation of Cameron's Lawton campus through more than $60 million in capital improvements over the last eight years.
"Cameron University boasts a top-quality education and a comprehensive collegiate experience," says Ross. "'Campus Master Plan 2025' continues this remarkable, pace-setting record of change by ensuring that progress touches all aspects of campus life."
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English Teacher needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 43 designs submitted by 20 freelance designers.
After 40 years of the same logo, the Saskatchewan Teachers of English Language Arts (or S.T.E.L.A.) is looking for an updated logo.
Our logo is outdated, and we are looking for something new and eye-catching. We would like to ensure the colours go with the overall scheme of our website (http://www.stela.ca) so that we do not have to redesign that as well. Other than those criteria, please be as creative as you can!
- Must contain the name of the organization - S.T.E.L.A.
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Biden encourages Americans to use shotguns to scare off intruders
WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Americans don't need semi-automatic weapons to protect their homes because a couple of blasts from a shotgun will scare off intruders.
"Buy a shotgun, buy a shotgun," the vice president encouraged those worried about defending themselves. He was speaking in an online video as part of a Facebook town hall hosted by Parents Magazine on the administration's strategy for reducing gun violence, which he has led at the direction of President Barack Obama.
Biden said he keeps two shotguns and shells locked up at home and he's told his wife, Jill, to use them if she needs protection. He presumably was speaking about before he became vice president, a position that gives the couple full-time Secret Service protection.
"I said, `Jill, if there's ever a problem, just walk out on the balcony ... take that double-barrel shotgun and fire two blasts outside the house,"' Biden said. "You don't need an AR-15. It's harder to aim, it's harder to use and in fact, you don't need 30 rounds to protect yourself."
Biden's answer came in response to a question posted by a Facebook user about whether the administration's proposal to ban military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines would make law-abiding citizens more of a target of criminals since they wouldn't have a sufficient way of protecting themselves. Biden bristled at the question, saying he's never heard such sentiments in the pages of Parents Magazine.
"But I'm delighted to answer them," he added quickly.
Biden said he learned his lessons on gun safety from his father, who was a hunter. He said as a child, he wasn't even allowed to point a cap gun at other children while playing cops and robbers. He said most gun owners are very responsible, but parents should make sure guns are locked up to keep children safe, just like pool gates and liquor cabinets.
He also said he doesn't think the Second Amendment's right to bear arms should be changed. He said limits on the use of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines is compatible with that right.


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Black-and-white ruffed lemurs are found only on the island of Madagascar. Their long and luxuriant black and white fur makes them easy to recognise. They get their name from the beautiful white ruff of fur that highlights their gorgeous face.
These cheeky primates inhabit the primary and secondary rainforests on the eastern side of Madagascar.
They are highly frugivorous which means the main part of their diet consists of fruit, however they also eat leaves, flowers and are great pollinators of a species of tree called the traveller's palm.
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Gwen is a black and white ruffed lemur who arrived at Australia Zoo in May 2011. Since then she has rapidly won the hearts of everyone who works with her. She has a delightful personality and she laps up all the attention she can possibly get.
We spend as much time with Gwen as we can spare and this includes brushing her beautifully soft and thick black and white coat.
Gwen is quite a confident girl and is always interested in what's going on around her home and meeting anyone new who comes to visit her.
Her favourite food by far is banana, but she also enjoys fig and grapes. She is very good at eating her vegetables but prefers them cooked rather than raw.


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Note: LOST series and finale spoilers, as well as opinions (but no details) regarding the Battlestar Galactica finale.
Longtime visitors know that I was a huge fan of LOST, so much so that I have written several essays of the subject: The Perverse Appeal of Lost, The LOST Script Style, and a long discussion in the TMN 2008 Annual about the symbiotic relationship between LOST and spoilers.
I have often gone so far as to call LOST my favorite television show, ever. Not the best show, mind you–not in a world with The Wire and Six Feet Under and Arrested Development–but the show which has given me the most hours of enjoyment. I am predisposed to LOSTian fiction to begin with, and the exceptional quality of the writing and direction (although intermittent) put me solidly in the TV show's camp. Watching season 1-3, I was literally unable to wait between episodes (nor did I need to, thanks to the miracle of TV-on-DVD). Watching 22 hours of the program in the space of a month, sans commercial breaks or weeklong pauses, was like going on a drug binge of the pull-down-the-window-shades-and-unplug-the-telephone variety. In the off-months, between season releases, I would occasionally devour huge swaths of Lostapedia in a single sitting.
Around the time my LOST zeal was at its zenith, I was watching another dramatic serial: Battlestar Galactic. The two shows had a lot of similarities: a mix of sci-fi and politics, large ensemble casts, perpetual questions about where loyalties lie, and so forth. Although there were some great episodes of BSG at the time, and some pisspoor episodes of LOST, I routinely declared the former to be inferior to the latter. The primary distinction between the two was clear in my mind: the writers of LOST had a plan, and the writers of BSG did not. (Nor did the Cylons, it turned out, despite weekly assurances to the contrary.)
I, like John Locke, had faith that things on the island happened for a reason. The stories on LOST (thought I) were primarily to advance the narrative toward a predestine conclusion; the stories on BSG, on the other hand, were primarily to fill an hour of airtime, with little thought toward how the events would fit into the greater arc. I enjoyed BSG, but viewed it as more an episodic show than a series. I never for a moment thought they'd be able to wrap it up satisfactorily and, after my lack of confidence proved prescient, chided those friends of mine who had believed otherwise.
Well, after last night it looks like I deserve a heaping helping of chide myself.
Even as late as yesterday afternoon I thought the writers could (but had long since given up on "would") give us an intellectually satisfying resolution to the series, even while necessarily leaving many many many many questions unanswered. To my mind, that only required one thing: providing an explanation for the island that could have been hypothetically deduced early in the series.
Lord knows that there has been no shortage of hypothesizin' in the six years since LOST premiered. People thought the island was purgatory, or a Matrix-style virtual reality, or the world's biggest Skinner Box. Some thought that the unseen creature in the jungle was a dinosaur time-shunted to the present, or that the smoke monster was a collection of nanobots powered by the island's electromagnetism. Some thought the Man in Black was a djinn, let loose from his bottle by a shipwrecked Jacob and hellbent on destroying the world. Some thought that everything took place exclusively in Hugo's head. It would be impossible to quantify the number of words written and volume of carbon-dioxide expelled by people explaining their elaborate theories, online and over beers and to glazed-eyed acquaintances in elevators.
And it was all for naught. Because the show pulled the most grievous of mystery genre crimes: it introduced new clues at the end of the story. The Jacob/MiB relationship was explained at the end of season 5; the "light at the heart of the island" was introduced two episodes before the finale(!). This is the cinematic equivalent of whodunit in which the murderer turns out to be some hithertofore unmentioned character who appears in the last chapter only. Agatha Christie would have been de-damed if she had pulled this shit.
Now, to be fair, if the secret of the island had been any of the things mentioned above, most (i.e., non-me) fans of the show would have been enormously disappointed. The problem with a show like LOST, especially in the age of the Internet, is that every reasonable explanation for the mysteries had been formulated and disseminated far and wide, and settling on any of them would have resulted in the writers getting eviscerated for "obviousness". In fact, the more fitting a solution, the more likely it would be the "leading theory" among fans, the more the finale would be denounced as "lame" for failing to deliver a surprise. The writers were practically forced to conjure up a brand new mystery in the last season ("hey look over here, what's the deal with these two guys?"), provide answers to that alone, and largely ignore the five seasons of enigmas that preceded it.
I totally understand that. But it leaves me no less annoyed that the show that spoke so often of "rules" decided to flaunt the gentlemen agreements that govern the mystery genre. I wouldn't have cared if the island turned out to be the Garden of Eden, or a big reality show, or one of Charlie's heroine-fueled fever dreams. Anything, as long as it was figure-out-able.
I honestly liked the finale, in isolation, as a solid few hours of television. And we got emotionally satisfying resolution in spades. Heck, if I'd only seen the pilot and the recap show and the finale, I might have called the series an unmitigated success.
Instead, I invested a lot of time into a show that for years masqueraded as a "mystery", only to reveal itself, in the final act, as a run-of-the-mill "thriller". A twist ending to be sure, but not the one for which I had hoped.


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Press freedom in Slovakia is constitutionally guaranteed and generally respected, and independent media outlets freely disseminate diverse views. Defamation is not a criminal offense, though some other types of expression—such as Holocaust denial—are subject to criminal prosecution. After four years of leftist, populist rule under Prime Minister Robert Fico and his Smer–Social Democracy (Smer-SD) party, elections in June 2010 ushered in a center-right governing coalition led by Iveta Radičová, who pledged to prioritize economic, social-welfare, and media concerns. Though her government collapsed in October 2011, it did succeed in amending an extremely controversial 2008 media law. The Radičová administration's commitment to increased transparency in political institutions, especially the judiciary, also reopened the space for investigative journalism and began to improve the relationship between elected officials and the press.
The most significant aspect of the September 2011 amendment to the 2008 Press Act was the elimination of the so-called "right of reply" for officials in cases where the disputed facts pertain to their public lives. In its original form, the Press Act required publishers to print responses to any "statement of fact that impinges on the honor, dignity, or privacy of a natural person, or the name or good reputation of a legal entity," regardless of whether the statement in question was accurate. Under the amendment, officials only have a right to reply to articles written about them as private individuals or as participants in a criminal case. The revision also abolished fines against media outlets and editors for refusal to publish responses from public officials, thus removing a key instrument of government intimidation against critical or investigative journalists.
Under the Smer-SD government, Slovakia's court system was flooded with civil defamation suits, primarily against media outlets. Financial damages awarded in such cases were often exorbitant. After Radičová took office, the number of defamation suits dropped off sharply, though certain politicians and officials remained as litigious as ever. In March 2011, the cofounder of the extremist Slovak National Party (SNS), Ján Slota, initiated a case against the daily newspaper SME and its lead cartoonist, Martin Sutovec (known as Shooty), for parodying the SNS logo. In July, Slota finally won a different lawsuit he had brought against SME's publisher in 2008, after the daily ran a series of stories about petty crimes he had allegedly committed in his youth. A court ordered SME to print a public apology, remove the articles from its website, and pay Slota €10,000 ($12,560) in damages. In November, SME won a lawsuit initiated in 2009 by Fico over a Shooty caricature depicting him as spineless.
In August, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) overruled a 2003 libel judgment against the Slovakia unit of Swiss-based publishing company Ringier Axel Springer. The case originated in 1999, when a newspaper owned by the firm ran a series of stories detailing public drunkenness by then deputy police chief Jozef Petras and Slota, who at the time was a parliamentary deputy and the mayor of the city of Žilina. The case was appealed once in 2004, resulting in the same verdict but a reduced fine. The second appeal was sent to Strasbourg after being rejected by Slovakia's Constitutional Court, which said the parties had not yet exhausted their options within the lower court system. The ECHR ruled that Petras and Slota were owed neither a printed correction nor financial compensation.
The proliferation of defamation suits in recent years was exacerbated by a lack of transparency in the judicial system. A number of major defamation cases have been initiated by members of the judiciary, most notably the controversial judge Štefan Harabin, head of Slovakia's Supreme Court. In February 2011, the Constitutional Court ruled that the Supreme Court had violated the constitutional rights of publishing house Spoločnost' 7 Plus by failing to rule impartially in a 2008 defamation case brought by Harabin himself. This was the second time in one year that the Constitutional Court had spoken out against a defamation ruling benefiting a fellow judge. Harabin has personally won an estimated €181,000 ($227,000) in damages from various defamation cases. In 2011, the Radičová government pushed through legislation intended to increase the transparency of court proceedings and the judicial selection process. In December, the parliament elected a former judge and vocal critic of Harabin, Jana Dubovcová, to become Slovakia's new public guardian of rights, effective March 2012.
The 2000 Act on Free Access to Information allows anyone to request information from state agencies and receive an answer within 10 days, with noncompliant officials subject to potential fines. A series of studies by the Citizen and Democracy Association in 2002 found that basic information was usually provided, but more sensitive data were sometimes withheld.
In November 2011, reports surfaced that the military intelligence service had been tapping the telephone lines of at least four journalists for several months, apparently under the instructions from Defense Minister L'ubomír Galko, who resigned not long after the scandal broke. The intelligence service reportedly obtained a court's permission to begin monitoring the head of the television news channel TA3, Michal Gucik, in February, in connection with suspicions of criminal activity. Both Radičová's caretaker government and the Smer-led opposition expressed outrage over the incident, condemning it as undemocratic. Opposition parties blamed the Radičová administration, which in turn argued that the practice of wiretapping was also widespread under previous governments.
Most Slovak media outlets, including all major print outlets, are privately owned. Lack of transparency in media ownership remains a concern, as does inadequate enforcement of regulations on cross-ownership of media outlets. At present, print media ownership is concentrated in three major houses: Ringier Axel Springer, Spoločnost' 7 Plus, and Petit Press. In 2010, Slovakia's leading financial group, J&T, purchased the country's second-most-popular daily newspaper, Pravda. Three years ago, the same company assumed control of TV Joj, the country's second-largest television network. In December 2011, the national transmission company Towercom was awarded an 18-year license to operate Slovakia's fourth digital terrestrial television multiplex—the only such broadcasting system it did not already control.
At the end of 2010, the dire financial position and dwindling audience of public service broadcasting prompted the government to merge Slovakia's public television and radio networks into a single entity, Radio and Television Slovakia (RTS). The merger, which will take two years to complete, was designed to rescue both broadcasters from financial collapse, but did not relieve them of their massive debts. Beginning in 2013, RTS will be funded entirely from Slovakia's national budget, rather than a combination of state funding and viewers' licensing fees.
Private media outlets have also faced increasing financial pressures. In April 2011, a group of online newspapers began following the example of cable television, charging subscription fees and bundling access to sites or programs in order to attract a larger audience. The stated goal of the project—which was orchestrated by Piano Media, a company led by SME's editor in chief—is to convert 5 to 15 percent of internet users into paying subscribers within four years. Users will also be expected to pay to make comments.
Slovaks enjoy growing access to the internet, which the government does not restrict; approximately 74 percent of the population had access in 2011. In October, the Ministry of Finance published a draft law that, if passed, would result in the blocking of web servers that offer online gambling without a license. Critics warned that the broadly worded measure could result in the blocking of social-networking websites such as Facebook.


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Until now I don't think I have ever bought a foundation I have been completely happy with, actually I think I have never re-bought the same foundation. As such I am pleased to say that Illamasqua light liquid foundation delivers on every level for me. I have dry skin that can still get shiny, this foundation is just moisturising enough, without being heavy or overly creamy. Its texture is quite runny so you do need to make sure to shake it before dispensing. Application wise it does not highlight my dry area and gives a sheer to medium coverage if required. It sets quite quickly but you can add more on without it going patchy. It matches my pale cool toned skin (shade #120), no overly yellow or strange orange tones here, a true pale cool toned shade, this is the best colour match I have ever had. Lastly it does not break me out, which is no mean feat for my intolerant skin.
Swatch below, you can see how good a colour match it is (I've not blended it in)
I have the under eye concealer in shade #115. This is a very creamy product that offers medium to full coverage. Due to the texture you do need to set this with powder so that it doesn't migrate into those pesky lines. This shade is a bit too light for my undereye area but looking on the site I noticed that shade#130 had disappeared. I emailed Illamasqua who confirmed it had been discontinued but the lovely Jo sent me their normal concealer in shade #130 instead (for free) as she thought this would work on the under eye area. Once again great customer service, I think Illamasqua encourages brand loyalty, not just because of their products but the whole ethos of the company and the way they deal with their customers is hands down the best.
So, does it work as an eye concealer? Whilst not as emollient as the eye concealer it applies with enough slip so as to not look dry and the maximum coverage is just want I need for my super dark circles. I apply this on the inner part of my under eye and then RBR luminous wand on the outer part or YSL radiant touch if I look less tired (i.e my little boy hasn't fed during the night), set with powder and I've got the most natural, yet best coverage I have found thus far.
The under eye concealer is on the left (#115), the normal concealer (#130) on the right
Apologies for the state of the concealers, I do on the whole try to post picture before I decimate products :)
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Illamasqua foundation and concealer review
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Thanks for the review, I've not heard much said about the Light Liquid Foundation but it's going on my wishlist now, sounds great for when your looking for a lighter more natural finish.ReplyDelete
Is it a dewy, satin or matte finish?
Hello Pinksparkle,ReplyDelete
I'd say it was more of a satin finish, although I have dry skin so it may appear slightly dewy if you skin it on the oily side. Thanks for your comment x
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Sep 14,2006
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fishing Report
by bendweekly
BIG LAVA LAKE : Anglers are catching stringers of trout and the fish are in excellent condition averaging 13 to 16 inches in size.
CLEAR LAKE : Clear Lake , located about 20 miles west of Maupin, has been stocked with keeper trout and should offer good angling opportunity.
COLUMBIA RIVER FROM BONNEVILLE RESERVOIR TO JOHN DAY DAM: Bass fishing has been good in the main Columbia and backwaters. Anglers are reporting good catch rates of nice bass in shallow water with artificial baits of various types.
CRANE PRAIRIE RESERVOIR: Most anglers are catching fish. The trout catch has picked up though the largemouth bass catch has slowed considerably.
CRESCENT LAKE : Kokanee and brown trout angling has been very good. Kokanee have not yet morphed into their spawning condition are in good condition.
CROOKED RIVER BELOW BOWMAN DAM: Opportunities for 8-16 inch rainbow trout are fair. Anglers fishing the riffles and boulders are having the best success for trout. Dry fly fishing in the evening has been effective. Whitefish opportunities are excellent
CULTUS LAKE : No reports.
DAVIS LAKE : No reports.
DESCHUTES RIVER : High water on the Deschutes has made trout fishing a little more challenging. Anglers are catching some whitefish and rainbows. Dry fly fishing has been slow; anglers should look at using nymphing tactics in the slow water areas.
DESCHUTES RIVER (Lake Billy Chinook to Benham Falls ): Reports of fair success particularly lower down in the reach.
DESCHUTES RIVER ( Benham Falls to Wickiup Reservoir): Anglers have reported the river to be slow for both rainbow trout and brown trout.
DESCHUTES RIVER (Crane Prairie to Little Lava Lake No reports although one could expect the angling for brook trout to be picking up.
EAST LAKE : Reports of fair success for kokanee, brown trout, Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout.
ELK LAKE : Fishing is reported to fair for brook trout.
FALL RIVER : Report of fair to good fishing.
FROG LAKE : Frog Lake , located about 20 miles west of Maupin, has recently been stocked with keeper trout and should offer good angling opportunity.
HAYSTACK RESERVOIR: No recent reports but rainbow and brown trout 10-18 inches are available. Trout are likely to be in deeper water this time of year. Kokanee, largemouth bass, black crappie and brown bullhead are also available.
HOSMER LAKE : No reports from anglers fishing Hosmer the past week.
KINGSLEY RESERVOIR: Kingsley Reservoir, located west of Hood River , has recently been stocked with keeper and trophy trout and should offer good angling opportunity.
LAKE BILLY CHINOOK: Opportunities for kokanee and bull trout are limited as mature fish are spawning in the Metolius. Anglers should target rainbow and brown trout in the upper ends of the Deschutes and Crooked Arms. Anglers are reminded harvest is limited to one bull trout over 24"and a Tribal angling permit is required in the Metolius Arm.
LAKE SIMTUSTUS : Opportunities for 8-14 inch rainbow trout are good.
LAURANCE LAKE : Laurance Lake , located near Parkdale, has recently been stocked with keeper trout and should offer good angling opportunity.
LITTLE LAVA LAKE : Anglers are reporting fair success for both rainbow trout and brook trout.
METOLIUS RIVER : Anglers are reporting fair to good success for redband trout. Bull trout have moved into the system to spawn and ODFW asks that anglers handle these fish with the same care as other species when releasing. .
NORTH TWIN LAKE : The trout appear to be active with the anglers catching them at a moderate rate.
OCHOCO RESERVOIR: Opportunities for 12-18 inch rainbow trout are good. Both boat and bank anglers should have success with bait and lures. Trout are likely to be in deeper water. Crappie up to 12 inches are also available.
ODELL LAKE : Anglers are reporting good success for kokanee. The kokanee are still in good condition. Lake trout angling is reported to be slow. Bull trout are federally listed as threatened and their numbers are extremely low in Odell Lake . Targeted angling for bull trout is not allowed and any incidentally caught bull trout must be released unharmed. Angling is closed within 200 feet of the mouth of Odell Creek to protect bull trout. Do not remove fish from the water when releasing.
PAULINA LAKE : No new reports.
PINE HOLLOW: Pine Hollow Reservoir, located near Wamic, has recently been stocked with keeper trout and should offer good angling opportunity.
PRINEVILLE RESERVOIR: Opportunities for 12-16 inch rainbow trout are fair to good. Black crappie and bass opportunities are also available. Crappie numbers are down from past years but anglers are reporting larger fish up to 12 inches.
ROCK CREEK RESERVOIR: Rock Creek Reservoir, located near Wamic, has been stocked with keeper and trophy trout and should offer good angling opportunity.
SOUTH TWIN: Fishing is reported to be fair.
SUTTLE LAKE : Reports of some fair to good brown trout action and a few kokanee being caught as well.
THREE CREEKS LAKE : Continued reports of some good catches for both rainbow trout and brook trout .
WALTON LAKE : Opportunities for 8-16 inch rainbow trout are fair.
WICKIUP RESERVOIR: Kokanee are begun their spawning and are not being caught in any numbers. There have been reports of some nice brown trout being caught. Reports are that the fishing was very good on last Saturday and slowed considerably on Sunday.


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Q: I'm thinking about getting an aeration system, but how do I measure my pond's depth?
Lester – Muscantine, LA
A: Measuring the depth of your pond is kind of like measuring the square footage of an unfamiliar living room in the pitch black darkness. You can't really see what you're doing and you don't know what shape it is, so all you can do is follow the walls and hope for the best, right?
Same thing with measuring the depth of a pond. Unless you've dug it yourself, there's no real way of knowing what underwater undulations exist along your pond's floor. Is the bottom flat? Sloped on one side and really deep in the middle? Are there shallow nooks along the perimeter? All these factors matter. You need to calculate an accurate number that will help you choose the right-sized aeration system for your pond – because its health depends on it.
It's not difficult to determine how deep your pond is. First, you'll need some tools, including a tape measure, some string or chain, a weight, something to write with, and a boat or canoe. Here's what you do with them:
- Using your tape measure, mark a chain or knot a string in 1-foot intervals. Securely attach the weight to one end.
- Climb aboard your boat or canoe with your weighted chain or string and note-taking materials in hand.
- Travel to at least five points in various areas your pond, more if your pond is particularly large.
- Drop the weight into the water and note where you feel it hit the bottom. Repeat until you've gone to all the different spots and gathered a good sampling of your pond's depth.
When you're done, write down the maximum depth and calculate the average of the measurements you took. If the maximum depth is less than 6 feet deep, the Shallow Water Series™ Aeration System is a good choice. It features an energy-efficient, dual-diaphragm compressor that delivers oxygen to the water via two self-weighted membrane diffusers.
If the maximum depth of the pond is greater than 6 feet deep, the Pond Series™ Aeration System is the one for you. It's powerful enough to aerate ponds up to 4 acres and can be easily adapted to fit uniquely shaped ponds, thanks to its multi-plate design.
Don't forget: If you're not sure which Airmax® Aeration System is right for you, we can help! After you do your depth measurements, we can do an aerial mapping to determine which system is best for your pond. Call today to speak to one of our aeration experts: 866-POND-HELP (866-766-3435) or use the Web Aeration Mapping Form.
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Animal Planet's supersized Shorty Rossi, also known as THE PIT BOSS, is back for much-anticipated new episodes of PIT BOSS beginning July 17 — and this summer, Shorty and crew are raising the stakes and upping their game! Shorty, a successful talent manager and pit bull rescuer, proves that height is the only thing that's small about him! Combining his huge passion for pit bulls and love of Hollywood, Shorty runs both his businesses with an iron fist. Always unapologetically outspoken and full of his special brand of tough love, Shorty makes it quite clear that he's fiercely committed to helping pit bulls and raising awareness for these misunderstood dogs.
New episodes of PIT BOSS take viewers along for the ride as Shorty continues to rescue pit bulls from neglectful and dangerous situations while taking on tough issues like dog fighting, over-breeding, anti-pit bull (breed specific) legislation and the overall negative portrayal of pit bulls as mean, aggressive dogs. Shorty's love and devotion to pit bulls becomes more evident as PIT BOSS delves deeper into his rough past and time in prison. His deeply emotional connection to these particular dogs is what drove him to turn his life around. Now, with a tough-as-nails attitude and a big heart, Shorty does everything in his power to dispel the common misconceptions that are often associated with little people and the lovable, "underdogs" known as pit bulls.
"Pit bulls are incredible protectors and friends," says Shorty, "but there's a general stereotype that as a breed, they are vicious, uncontrollable animals. As a little person, I especially can relate to snap judgments, and I know how hard it is to debunk misperceptions. Similar to little people and ex-cons, pit bulls are harshly misjudged. I want the world to see them for the loveable, loyal companions they can be."
This summer, PIT BOSS goes beyond the rescues and fundraising to spotlight the personal lives of Shorty and the gang as they embark on journeys of their own. Sebastian focuses on his relationship with his long-distance girlfriend; Ronald steps up and proves himself to the boss, but still tries Shorty's patience; Ashley tests the waters to see if she can make it as a stand-up comedian; and Shorty opens a window into his personal life as never before and introduces the world to his foster family. But through all their individual ups and downs, Shorty keeps the group focused on their most important goal: helping pit bulls. Through launching Shorty's Charities, Shorty has made it a personal mission to demolish existing misconceptions about this breed, as well as rescue pit bulls; over 350 dogs have been saved to date.
PIT BOSS is produced for Animal Planet by Intuitive Entertainment. Mechelle Collins and Kevin Dill are executive producers for Intuitive Entertainment. Executive producer for Animal Planet is Erin Wanner.
Animal Planet Media (APM), a multi-media business unit of Discovery Communications, is the world's only entertainment brand that immerses viewers in the full range of life in the animal kingdom with rich, deep content via multiple platforms and offers animal lovers and pet owners access to a centralized online, television and mobile community for immersive, engaging, high-quality entertainment, information and enrichment. APM consists of the Animal Planet television network, available in more than 96 million homes in the US; online assets www.animalplanet.com, the ultimate online destination for all things animal; the 24/7 broadband channel, Animal Planet Beyond; Petfinder.com, the #1 pet-related Web property globally that facilitates pet adoption; and other media platforms including a robust Video-on-Demand (VOD) service; mobile content; and merchandising extensions.
Get the latest updates and exclusive features from PIT BOSS and Shorty Rossi on AnimalPlanet.com, Facebook and Twitter.