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Maria Kolano has had a life-long love of music. She grew up singing on the piano bench beside her mom. She has taken voice lessons, sung with choirs in school and college, and went on to study music at Northern Illinois University and Illinois State University, receiving a degree in music therapy.
Maria joined Misty River Music Makers and Harmony Inc. in 2006, becoming lead section leader before stepping into the director's position.
In addition to her directing responsibilities, she also enjoys singing lead in the quartet, Piece O' Chord and advancing her musical nerdiness by reading music theory, singing and conducting books for fun.
When she is not at work as the full-time mechanic at Cantigny Park and Gardens in Wheaton, she is at home caring for her daughter, husband and various other household creatures.


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Spend 15 minutes every day on an organizing project.
It can be a kitchen cabinet, drawer, linen closet or pantry… whatever needs attention first.
When your 15 minutes are up, you're free to stop. Repeat the next day. This gives motivation to fit in a small amount of time each day when you might not have time to do the entire project, but little by little the job gets done. When you complete your first project, start on the next and keep your new habit going! This is, again, a tip from a friend who received it from an older lady in her church (I love learning from wise women who are ahead of me in this journey! Thankful for how God prescribes for the older women to teach the younger in Titus 2!)
Keep your kitchen sink empty.
One dirty glass placed in the sink somehow seems to reproduce itself with an army before you know it. As dishes are dirtied, immediately put them in the dishwasher to await the next time you run it. Quickly wipe the water drops off the sink and faucet. Once I considered such things unnecessary time wasters to the point of being almost crazy. Now they help conserve my sanity just by giving me visual calm in that area of the kitchen (my neatnik husband is responsible for this new development in me). If I see a clean, calm area, it boosts my mental energy to tackle a not-so-tidy area.
Get in the habit:
When you wake up in the morning, make your bed immediately.
I recently read an article showing how much more productive people feel when their bed is made first thing (I am not very familiar with the author or the website so I'm not endorsing either, but it's definitely an interesting article). It also gives you a neat corner of the house to see and encourage you that you've already accomplished something small that adds to the overall tidy feel of your house and motivate you to go ahead and cross another task off your list.
If you're a mom, teach your kids this habit too and require them to make their beds first thing in the morning. Try to keep stuffed animals and dolls on the bed to a minimum and find a better (maybe out of sight) place for them instead. Abundance of these cuddly critters can complicate the process of teaching a little one to make their own bed, and finding a different place for them to belong can help teach "a place for everything and everything in its place."
Getting into a morning routine is so helpful in maximizing your day. As seasons change, you'll need to re-evaluate it and change it accordingly and it's sometimes hard to transition into a new one, but keep at it till you find the morning routine that works for you. Chronic illness, the birth of a new baby, moving, new jobs and other significant changes dictate flexibility. We are in a "re-evaluating" season now as we are nearing the end of our home school year and making a plan for the summer, and I'm reminded as I'm considering the factors I need to account in creating our new plan just how crucial it is to:
Get to bed at a decent hour the night before in order to maximize your time and productivity the next morning.
Nothing like getting sufficient rest to boost your energy level and mental concentration throughout the next day!
What is your favorite tip for tackling clutter without taking tons of time? Are you working on developing new habits in this area? Have you learned any shortcuts or tips you can share with us?

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Gather Supplies: (makes about 4 servings)
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese
- 2 Tablespoons red bell pepper, very finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup of wilted fresh baby spinach, squeezed dry and chopped (or frozen and thawed)
- 1/2 cup grated medium Cheddar cheese
- a pinch of cayenne pepper and paprika
Mix it Up:
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2) Mix cream cheese, garlic powder, parmesan and romano cheeses, cayenne pepper and paprika with hand or stand mixer on medium until well mixed.
3) Add the red peppers and scallions and mix on med-low until just incorporated.
4) Add spinach and mix on low until just incorporated.
5) Transfer the mixture to a small ovenproof dish and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 15 – 18 minutes or until bubbling around the edges.
6) Remove from the oven and allow to set for 5 – 7 minutes before serving. Serve with fried or baked pita wedges and tortilla chips.
Mmm… this warm and savory appetizer sure makes me want to have a party just so I can make it!
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It's been a long time since we've posted here.
The reasons have been our internet speed and how busy we've been. But we have better internet now and our lives have calmed down some. It's time to get back to it and more regularly.
Last weekend, a group of friends offered to come give us some help on the property. They were recently relocated due to the Sunrise fire burning near Missoula. We've been socked in with smoke for weeks, and it's not halfway through traditional fire season!
We agreed to give their ducks a home for the winter, while they figure out where they're going. So anyway, I rented a mini excavator for the weekend since Evan offered to run it for us and we had some flammable wood to take care of. I wanted to bury it into Huegelkulture beds (raised beds filled with wood). Big ones!
Our excavator had some extra time so we kept on digging. Wallows for the livestock and a small root cellar.
Thanks to Evan, Ben, and Kai for the help!


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October is a big month for the HR community in this part of the country. The annual HRSouthwest Conference was held in Fort Worth, Texas a couple weeks
ago and as usual, drew a large crowd of HR professionals that are anxious to learn, network, and talk to vendors and partners about the latest and
greatest that will make their jobs easier and more efficient.
CS3 Technology was an exhibitor again this year as well as a sponsor for the conference. This gives our team an opportunity to visit with some of the brightest folks in the industry and have a ton of fun doing it. We once again let the attendees take the CS3 pledge for a chance to win some real cash. Although we have done this for many years, it never gets old…the visitors to our booth LOVE it. Tina Crouch, our Content and Social Marketing Coordinator videoed, tweeted and posted some of the escapades for all to enjoy.
Although watching the engagement of our peers is great, the best part of attending this conference is when someone comes to our booth that has a true need for what we can do for them. There is nothing like listening to a frustrated HR Manager expound on the trials and tribulations they go through to manage their resources and knowing we have not only a product or solution that will greatly improve their situation, but expertise in CS3 that will educate and enhance their organization. They will come away with improved business processes, an integrated product set, cost savings, and a big ole smile in knowing CS3 Technology did what we pledged to do…CS3 Technology creates order from chaos with software, strategy and skills!
This website is owned by CS3 Technology. CS3 Technology is independent from Sage and is not authorized to make any statement, representation, or warranties or grant any license or permission on behalf of Sage regarding any product, service, or website content. Certain materials made available on or through this website are owned by Sage and cannot be used without the prior written permission of Sage.


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Well, I've been offering free graphics and templates on ViperHosting, but now that it's closing so I made a website where people can come and request stuff.
Please come and visit the forums and request graphics and whatknot. Once the site gets known it will be a great place.
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The 'Pull Me to Life' is a tabletop drawer designed by creative Juno Jeon that takes its name literally with a set of scales along the side and top of the piece that shift when the drawer is pulled open. When movement is applied to the furniture piece, the scales flip revealing a different color hue as to when the drawer is kept close. The added interaction to the drawer transforms the mundane task of opening and closing into an art experience.
The drawer is part of a larger furniture series called 'Movement' that showcases decor pieces as living objects. The side table features scales like an amphibian might have that are connected to drawer. When the drawer is pulled out, the scales flip in direction to reveal a white design that moves back to traditional wood when the drawer is closed.
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Corned beef and Kimchi
Ingredients for curing:
#7-8 pound Brisket
Salt 5 ounces
Sugar 5 ounces
Mustard seed- 2 ounces
Garlic powder 1 ounce
Ground ginger 1 ounce
Crushed red pepper ½ ounce
4 ounces of rice wine vinegar
Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and then coat the entire brisket.
Place in a casserole dish, cover with saran wrap and place in the fridge.
Cure for 1-2 days.
Ingredients for braising:
1 bottle prosecco
2 quarts water
1 whole piece of ginger sliced in half
10 cloves of whole garlic
10 ounces of Kimchi- I prefer the chunks of kimchi-*note- depending on your heat threshold, you can rinse the kimchi in cold water. If you like spice, use everything form the jar.
4 ounces of honey
5 ounces of rice wine vinegar
Two heads of green cabbage, cut into eighths
Rinse all of the dry rub off of the brisket
Place brisket in a large pot-
Add all of the ingredients to the pot.
Bring mixture to a boil and then simmer.
Cook the brisket for approx., 3.5 hours or until tender.
Season with salt and pepper, when the meat is tender.
Serve with Garlic mashed or potato latkes
Serve with chopped kimchi on the side.


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Bible Study Hour classes
Children - Ages 2 yrs through 5th grade
Impact-Youth Ministry
Quest - Youth 6th grade through 8th grade
Journey - Teens 9th grade through 12th grade
Passage - College and Career
Voyage - Adults of all ages
Families of Faith - Primarily couples with young children
Ladies class - Women of all ages
Berean Class - Adults of all ages
6th - 8th grades
Their primary focus is to experience God and make Him real in their lives.
9th - 12th grades
The aim is to challenge teens to grow in their walk with the Lord through Bible study, activities and service projects. Ministry opportunities include Drama Team and small group Bible studies all of which meet on Wed. nights.
Quest and Journey meet separately for Sunday Bible Study and on Sunday nights for devotions and fellowship. They also enjoy time together as Impact with their own worship team on Sunday nights.
Be sure to check out our Youth ministry page
Children's Ministries
Nursery is provided for every service.
For toddlers, preschoolers and elementary children a variety of activities are provided on Sunday & Wednesday evenings. Throughout the year we may offer Bible classes, music, drama, or missionary visits.
Joyful Stitchers
A unique ladies group that does many personal quilting projects, offers quilt camps as an outreach to the community, as well as spending time in prayer and Bible study.
Titus 2 Women
Mothers of all ages meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month through the school year spending time in Bible study, prayer, and encouraging one another. They seek to develop mentoring relationships within the group and beyond. Nursery is provided.
Skippin' Out
We provide a parents' night out from 6-9 pm on the 2nd Friday of the month from Sept - Nov. and Jan. - May. Children are given supper, play games, make crafts and have lots of fun with their friends. Care if given for infants up through 12 years old at no charge to parents. If you'd like more information please contact the church office.
Music is varied at GBC, as are the opportunities to participate. Vocal and instrumental soloists, as well as small groups, are encouraged to be a part of the morning service.


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New in store and on the website today - The full range of Colour Blast pastes, mists and powders. Plus a range of Creative Mediums pastes, Prima texture powders and Viva glitter pastes.
I'm hoping to find my mojo again and have a play with these. In the meantime some of the DT girls are enjoying the variety of scope texture give to chipboard and stencils.
Happy Scrapping


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Paint it black; that's what I did today with four different Russian Infantry units. These troops are for my 7YW Black Powder army. But I have plans for more Black Powder Russians. I'm going to make troops with which I can refight the famous battle of Borodino 1812 and some fictional 1812-1814 battles between Napoleonic Russian and La Grande Armee troops too.
The funny thing is that I already have some painted 1:72 Russian and French troops. These troops are oil-painted and consist mainly of old Esci figures. Now I plan for acrylic painted ones with better quality figures from companies as Zvezda, Hat and Italeri. Below are two pictures of a wargame battle with my oldies.


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Stories behind AJL( Anugerah Juara Lagu 24) spread over the internet rapidly..More info you can refer here..http://jejakitinggalanrasul.blogspot.com/
I firstly heard about Illuminati after watched " Angel & Demon" or "Da Vinci Code". Now I feel guilty watching and trying to understand the movies. Its just within me although i find the movie are interesting and the story lines developed well. I feel restless along the movie but its really made me stick to the seat and force me to understand it.
Looking back..how many Islamic movie/telemovie/documentary i spend to watch? I rather watch Christinity-movie over Islamic-theme? I feel so sinful. I also feel the same way when people ask me to watch Christmas-like movie..I keep asking myself "Will I go to GSC and buy tickets to watch the movie title Perjuangan rasulullah or Jejak Rasul something like that?"
I recently bought some books but I really interested in Yakjuj and Makjuj book, so I bought one. Cheryl told me some stories about Yakjuj & Makjuj that i dont know, so i thought i must know, and i bought the book. Its good to have a friend that have same perception as you do and keen about these things. Later when i arrived home, i text her and quote " Im grateful that Allah brought us together""I never had these true passion to gain knowledge about Islam but now I do, maybe it was my mom last gift"
I bought some Yassin to donate to hospital's surau in the name of Arwah mak and some Islamic book that i thought will gives something to the community or individual who reads it. When I was waiting for my car to be serviced, i noticed there's some islamic book(mostly about Hari Akhirat, alam kubur dsb) donated by some organization or individuals, i thought wow this is good and when i read it, it really gives impact and knowledge i never knew or neglect before.
There's also this book that i find very good, it was called "Jangan Bersedih" and im planning to buy it when i come to a point i lose my sanity and think so much about my mom, cries like a child and needs motivation. I also recommend it to those friends/family to give as a present to a person who lost someone.
It was a wake-up call to me. Im trying to dig in depth about my own religion(sounds weird but its true, i dont spend much time trying to figure out depth things of my own religion that is written on my ID). I mean solat is an obligation and we people perform it now and then but other than that..The History of Islam, Kisah rasul, Aqidah..How much did we/I know?
Ok theres no need to explain so much about how I felt but im relieved. This blog speaks within me.
p/s : Ya Allah lindungilah kami dari godaan syaitan yang terkutuk.


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Kids should LOVE to come to church!
Our goal at New Heights is to help families own the spiritual development of the next generation. We want kids to know truth and believe in God's word, and to really encounter the love of Jesus.
We also work to equip and resource parents to know how to talk with and train their children to follow Jesus.
We have worship and small group experiences geared toward each age and stage in a child's life, with strong leaders who will invest in their lives. Select an age range below to learn more.
- Early Childhood A: 02/2018 – present
- Early Childhood B: 08/2017 – 01/2018
- Early Childhood C: 02/2017 – 07/2017
- Early Childhood D: 08/2016 – 01/2017
- Early Childhood E: 02/2016 – 07/2016
- Early Childhood F: 08/2015 – 01/2016
For more information, contact Jessica Uranga - jessicau [at] newheightschurch.com
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The College of Education is home to many dynamic centers and institutes, each with their own agenda for research and outreach. Over time, these institutions have led to important new understandings about teaching, learning and physical activity, shaping the direction of policy and practice in the field.
The CREATE for STEM Institute—Collaborative Research in Education, Assessment and Teaching Environments for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics—is focused on improving teaching and learning in the STEM disciplines for students at both the K-12 and college levels through research and development efforts. It is a joint initiative of the College of Education and the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University.
The Center for the Study of Curriculum Policy at Michigan State University focuses on research related to curricular issues in K-12 schooling, assessment theory, and the effects of curriculum on academic achievement. A special focus concerns the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, teacher education and preparation and student achievement. Other research topics include educational policy related to mathematics, science education and testing in general, with a U.S. and global perspective.
The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) conducts pioneering data analysis and works in partnership with schools, districts and state education agencies to deliver timely findings directly to decision-makers. The researchers' approach to inform education policy issues, such as teacher quality, school improvement and school choice, focuses not only on what works, but how, why and for whom. EPIC conducts research with consquence, especially when it comes to improving K-12 education for students in urban, rural and historically disadvantaged communities.
The Education Policy Center (EPC) at MSU draws on the expertise of faculty across campus and beyond to inform educators, policymakers and the public about major issues affecting K-12 and higher education. Through research studies, policy reports and presentations, the center makes key findings accessible and influences educational policy decisions at every level of government.
C-RAIND, the Center for Research in Autism, Intellectual and other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, is a cross-college, multi-disciplinary coalition of scholars and researchers from eleven MSU colleges focused on improving the quality of life of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families across the lifespan.
Michigan State University is home to an international coalition of scholars and universities committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities through research and technology. DOCTRID is a partnership between MSU's rehabilitation counseling programs, the Daughters of Charity Service in Ireland and several universities across Ireland.
The Confucius Institute at MSU aims to address the ever-increasing demand for Chinese language and culture education in the U.S. through innovative uses of technology. Among its many activities, CI-MSU teaches online Chinese language courses for K-12 students and adults, trains Chinese language teachers and conducts research.
The Institute for the Study of Youth Sports has been a respected leader in coaching education and research on youth sports for 40 years. By disseminating findings on key issues to parents, coaches and sports leaders, ISYS helps maximize the benefits of sport and physical activity participation.
The Center for Physical Activity and Health, a collaboration of the MSU Departments of Kinesiology and Epidemiology, is focused on studying the effect of physical activity on human health and well-being throughout the lifespan.
The Center for Higher and Adult Education emphasizes the importance of policy and international work in postsecondary education for the 21st century. The center supports academic and cultural exchange at the postsecondary level, hosts forums exploring higher education policy, and assists with research, teaching and outreach related to higher education policy both domestically and across the globe.
The Institute for Research on Teaching and Learning (IRTL) is an umbrella organization designed to promote, encourage and enhance research throughout the College of Education. The institute works with faculty on research funding opportunities, identifies and facilitates outside funding opportunities in the form of grants and contracts from federal or state agencies, and provides in-house seed grants.
The CEPSE/COE Design Studio is a college-wide resource for the exploration, implementation and support of emerging technologies for teaching and learning. The Design Studio also works closely with faculty to develop pedagogical strategies and approaches to learning and instruction based on the literature and our research and experiences. Past and current work includes research, development and support for projects related to synchronous hybrid learning, robotic telepresence and collaboratively embodied content.


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In the dispensing of Spot's estate, there were many simple decisions to be made. Where should the litter boxes go? The trash. What should we do with his food dishes? He ate from a rotation of ramekins and saucers, so those simply ceased to be placed on the floor.
Spot was a cat with many toys in the sense that we bought him tons of them. Balls with bells in them! Stuffed trout! A cat-sized mouse with ribbed belly for scratching! Crinkle mylar balls! Catnip mice! Plastic loops! Battery powered hamsters! Feather darts!
Spot was a cat with few toys in the sense that he largely ignored all of them, leading to a giant crock filled with unused toys. He primarily concerned himself with his fur mice, his squeaky mice, curling ribbon on gifts, hair binders and his leash (it might be a snake).
Last night Mom presented me with two mice and asked me which I would prefer. There was a fresh looking blue mouse that had two eyes and a set of whiskers. And then there was Yellow Mouse.
As a Tiny Cat, Spot was a great retriever of mice. We joked with family friends that he was really a Siamese Retriever, because we would squeak the mouse and then we would throw it across the house where it would first hit the wall and then fall to the floor with a second thud. A thundering set of paws would follow and shortly thereafter the mouse would be returned to us for another round of Hunting. As Spot grew older, the need to retrieve diminished, but his desire to prey upon these static creatures remained. So our bobcat-sized Siamese cat continued to stalk. Throughout his life, when we were not home or able to Hunt With Spot, it was not uncommon to come home and discover a mouse either drowned in his water dish or placed in his food dish. How else could he tell us that he had made a big kill in our absence?
So I chose Yellow Mouse, because his eyes are long missing as are his whiskers. The yellow flocking that remains is barely yellow, and the rest of it has worn off as the result of many battles. Yellow Mouse, who was always vanquished and never a victor, was a worthy adversary for Spot.
Mom handed Yellow Mouse to me last night in the hallway and I squeaked him and that was okay. And then she looked at me, told me that I was doing it wrong and proceeded to throw the mouse against the wall where he made a first satisfying thud and a second, more bittersweet thud as he hit the ground to the absence of thundering paws on the attack. My heart clenched a little bit then, because I realized that this is precisely the sort of thing that you don't even think to miss until it is directly in front of you. The squeak of the mouse. The thud. The thundering paws. It is so strange to think that something so small, a mouse with its own tenuous grip on mousehood, could open such a hole.


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The Duty to Decrypt: One of the Most Useless Measures Ever Invented
In the digital age, criminals like to encrypt their business-sensitive data just as much as all other people do. Albeit that the latter commonly encrypts their sensitive data as protection against the former, and the former simply prefers to stay out of jail. This resulted in a call for a duty to decrypt. However, such measures are not only useless, they typically effect normal citizens more than criminals and are harmful to our legal system.
It may be one of the most frustrating moments in the life of a digital policeman: you have confiscated a computer with all sorts of detailed information on some serious criminal offences, but it is strongly encrypted and you did not manage to secure the key. Given that the encryption algorithm is safe and the password is well chosen, there is very little you can do. In this context, it is only logical that politicians came up with the idea of a duty to decrypt. However, a duty to decrypt is not a viable measure for both social and technical reasons.
Would You Cooperate?
Imagine the following: you have a set of encrypted files on your disk that could result in twelve years of time in jail for you. However, the police is unable to decrypt them and you are unwilling to tell them the key. If there were a duty to decrypt, the police could put this in use. Nevertheless, what would happen if you said "No"? Presumably, you would get a large fine or possibly some time in jail, but most probably not as much as those twelve years you would get if these files were decrypted.
So, if you want to use a duty to decrypt to catch the most serious offenders – those that put the time in for putting near perfect encryption in place –, you have to put a very large punishment on not complying. This will inevitably result in punishments that are even unexplainable for the most tough politicians. You cannot reasonably give someone a lifetime of jail for not giving a key, as if he committed one of the most unspeakable offences the world knows.
Nemo Tenetur: You Shall NOT Be Required To Help Getting Yourself Convicted
In our legal system, we have the so-called nemo tenetur. Although this principle of "Nemo tenetur prodere se ipsum" – one is not required to burden himself –, is not written down in law, the European Court on Human Rights deduced it from the right on fair trial. This principle stipulates that a person under trial does not have to cooperate in getting himself convicted.
If we were to put a duty to decrypt in place, we would dishonour the principle of the nemo tenetur – actually, we would not be allowed to use it, because of it being in conflict with the European Convention on Human Rights. Additionally, if it were possible, it would weaken the legal protection a suspect gets and thereby weaken the well-balanced nature of our legal system.
One could also use a decryption duty to get keys from persons that are not under suspicion, such as contacts or family of the suspect. Nevertheless, this would make it interesting to only start "suspecting" your suspects on a later point in the investigation, thereby trying to circumvent the legal protection of the suspect. Furthermore, this makes it possible to start asking keys from and invading the privacy of persons that are only vaguely related to the case, but do not play a part – which we actually already do with wiretaps.
Perfectly Encrypted Data: It Cannot Be Recognised
Encryption has, of course, a mathematical background. Basically, encryption is an algorithm that transforms data to something that is completely random, but can be transformed back to the original input by using the decryption algorithm with the correct key. The randomness is fundamental to encryption, because it ensures that no information can be deduced from the ciphertext – the encrypted data. If it was not random, one could deduce certain information from it, e.g. the length of the original input.
As encrypted text is fully random, one can theoretically not prove that it is, in fact, encrypted data. For what you know, your suspect just has a hard disk full of random data. It is true that common solutions for encryption add extra data that explains the type of encryption in use for convenience, but one would expect that, if there were a duty to decrypt, criminals make sure they have to remember this information. Therefore, there is plausible deniability of the existence of encrypted information.
A Duty to Decrypt: Let's Annoy the Normal Citizens
Due to all the practical problems with using a duty to decrypt on criminals, such a legal duty causes a large invasion in the privacy and legal protection of normal citizens. Criminals, on the other hand, are easily able to circumvent the measures by implementing there systems wisely or by accepting the lower punishment for not giving away their passwords. It should be noted that there are countries in this world that have a duty to decrypt, such as the United Kingdom. However, it is, in principle, a useless measure.
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Four years after its press debut in 2014, BendixKing announced the certification of its new AeroVue panel modification for Beechcraft's B200 King Airs. The mod amounts to a total overhaul of the panel, featuring three 12-inch diagonal displays with synthetic vision, new radios, dual WAAS GPS units, and autopilot. Dual Mode S, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) compliant transponders and a standby attitude module are also included in this all-digital upgrade.
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The Weeknd – A Personal Message to the Fans
Late night on Wednesday, October 3, The Weeknd (@theweekndxo) tweeted saying, "I'm going to talk to you tonight… xo." Half an hour later, Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye, released a personal message to his fans explaining his record deal and the recent release of his "Rolling Stone" video.
He may state in the message that he is a man of few words, but after reading the letter it is clear he knows how to address his fan base and truly appreciates them. I, personally, am a huge fan of The Weeknd, so it's always great seeing an artist reaching out to the fans.
Check out the letter below – what do you think?
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B.J on October 4th, 2012 11:33 pm
nice. definitely looking forward to what he has to offer.
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I've blogged about a fair few abandoned theme parks over the years, but they've all been from overseas. So imagine how cool it was to discover we had our own right here in Perth, well Mandurah to be exact. I knew this park had existed, I drove past it a heap back in the 90's when we went on surf trips down to Melrose and Miami Beach. But I had no idea parts of it where still there until yesterday.
It was built in the 1980's, peaked in the 90's (if you could call it a peak) and was abandoned in the 00's. A road diversion signed it's death warrant, some would say it simply put it out of it's misery. I never visited so I can't judge, but what remains was cool to wander through and photograph...
|...a pool in the shape of Australia
|met these cool kids who had build a cement ramp in that old pool so they could skate in it, dudes after my own heart
I had a tear in mah eye
|the most apt piece of graff I found on the day
There was originally a heap more buildings on the site and a mini golf course, but they're all gone now and the remains are overgrown. However most awesomely I have found this video taken in 96, it shows the other stuff and even has peeps swimming in the pool. Most awesome indeed.
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There is little I do that is less comfortable to me than play up my accomplishments and make myself look good; there's a reason I don't write resumes for a living. With that said, there is a reason I should – namely, people need to read why they should listen to what I have to say – so here goes…
* My main career is in the IT field, as a network security engineer. My thoughts and opinions do not reflect in any way on the company or companies I either work or have worked with. Simply put, it pays the bills and I'm good at it.
* I am also an on-ice hockey official. Simply calling me a referee is simplistic, as I am a linesman in higher level hockey. I have worked everything from youth hockey up to lower level professional leagues and college hockey. I am, as of this writing, the Director of Referee Development for the Connecticut Officiating Program's Northwestern chapter.
* I am – or more specifically, was – a professional writer about video games and the gaming industry, having started in 2001 writing reviews for SNESZone, and moving on to Not A True Ending, Diehard GameFAN, and DailyGamesNews. I am the Editor in Chief of Gaming Bus, which was a full-out news site before I made it a blog. My games writing is slowing down significantly as I become more jaded with the industry.
* In 2011, on my 31st birthday, I came out as a sexual assault survivor from my childhood. I have parlayed that into charity support for groups such as RAINN.
* I am politically involved, despite having literally no formal training on anything. My formal education stopped when I graduated high school in 1999, and I went to a state school so it's not hard to guess the quality of my education in that department (despite the best efforts of some amazing teachers), so everything I know is more or less self taught.


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Footwear, Pronation, and Knee Pain
What is Pronation
While walking, weight is transferred from the heel to the outer foot and then to the inner side of the foot (the ball of foot) before toe-off. Pronation is the natural inward roll of the foot that occurs as the arch collapses (like a spring to absorb shock) between when the heel contacts the ground and toe-off. The lower leg also rotates slightly inward during pronation. Pronation is normal and necessary for the foot to adequately absorb shock.
What is Overpronation
Overpronation is an excessive inward roll of the foot while walking or running.
Overpronation causes excessive internal rotation of the lower leg and knee and can affect the alignment of entire lower body. Overpronation places extra strain on the lower body and can cause foot pain (pain in arches, heels and ankles), knee pain, leg pain, and lower back pain.
Overpronation can cause or contribute to poor knee tracking and knee pain.
The kneecap slides over a groove on the thighbone as your knee bends and straightens. When the kneecap is pulled to the left or right of the groove while walking or running, it causes friction and knee pain on the underside of the kneecap. Poor knee tracking (runners knee) is most often caused by a weakness or imbalance of the quadriceps, but the excessive rotation of the lower leg and knee from overpronating can also cause or contribute to poor knee tracking and knee pain.
Often, mild overpronation is not the main cause of knee pain caused by poor knee tracking, but a contributing factor
Severe overpronation often causes knee pain. While the lower leg is internally rotating inwards, the upper leg is turning in the opposite direction, causing a slight twisting of the knee joint that leads to irritation and knee pain.
Signs of Overpronation
Excess wear on the inner sides of the shoes, often the inner sides of the heels, is a sign of overpronation. With wear, the heels of the shoes may also tilt inwards - towards each other.
Other signs of overpronation are heels that lean inwards and kneecaps that turn inwards while standing. Knee pain that develops gradually during activity and gradually dissipates with rest is often a sign the kneecaps don't track properly. Knee pain caused by poor knee tracking can be caused or aggravated by overpronation.
Arch height is a major factor in determining the amount of foot pronation. Flat feet often cause overpronation but not all overpronators have flat feet. Those who have feet with high, inflexible arches often underpronate.
Mortons foot, or Mortons toe can cause overpronation. Mortons foot (Big toe shorter than second) is common. If the big toe is shorter, the foot rolls inward further before toe-off.
Footwear for Overpronation
Motion control and stability shoes reduce overpronation
Motion control shoes and stability shoes incorporate support features into the shoe. Shoes with adequate medial / arch support and firm heel counters help control overpronation. Some shoes also have side posts for extra lateral support. Firm midsoles reduce pronation and protect the knees from lateral stress. The inner side of the midsole may be made of a denser material (dual density midsoles) to reduce the amount of pronation. The shape of the shoe is also important in controlling gait problems (overpronation or underpronation). Straight shaped shoes reduce overpronation.
Stability shoes are lighter and more flexible than motion control shoes. Stability shoes are usually adequate for those who overpronate mildly. Motion control shoes are for those who overpronate severely. A heavy person who overpronates will need a heavier, more supportive shoe than a light person with the same degree of pronation.
Adequate foot support for overpronators can relieve or prevent foot pain, knee pain and lower back pain.
Shoes with Adequate Medial / Arch Support Controls Overpronation
Adequate medial (arch side) support is especially important for those with overpronation. This prevents the foot from rolling inwards excessively as you walk or run.
Motion control shoes or stability shoes with good medial support are available. Arch supports / orthotics can be inserted into most casual shoes. However, because reducing pronation depends on proper heel support as well as arch support, arch supports should be used in shoes with firm heel counters. The shoe should also have a firm midsole. The shoe must also be deep enough to accommodate the arch support inserts. Custom shoe inserts (orthotics) may be necessary for those with severe overpronation.
When knee pain around or under the kneecap is caused or partly caused by overpronation, an arch support often provides more knee pain relief than a knee brace.
Shoes with Firm Heel Counters Control Overpronation to Prevent and Treat Knee Pain
A rigid heel counter (insert in back of heel of shoe to reinforce the heel cup that wraps around heel) supports and stabilizes the heel to reduce overpronation. The heel cup should fit snugly enough to prevent slippage and prevent twisted ankles.
Shape of the Shoe and Pronation
(Look at the shape of the bottom of the shoe - some are straight, some are curved, some semi-curved)
*Straight shaped shoes work best for controlling severe overpronation and for those with flatter arches.
*Slightly curved shaped shoes accommodate an arch, and are good for people who have a mild problem with overpronation.
*Curved shaped shoes work well for those who underpronate.
What is Underpronation
Underpronation means the foot doesn't pronate enough to adequately absorb shock. This can lead to pain in any area of the lower body - from the feet (especially the heels) to the knees to the lower back. Underpronators usually have high, inflexible arches but not everyone with high arches underpronates.
Footwear for Underpronators
Well-cushioned shoes provide the extra shock absorption needed by underpronators. Curved shaped shoes (look at bottom of shoe) and flexible shoes help to encourage pronation.
Adequate Cushioning / Shock Absorption and Knee Pain
Adequate shock absorption not only prevents foot pain, but pain throughout the rest of the body foot, knee, and lower-back pain.
Adequate cushioning is important for anyone who does a lot of walking. Footwear with adequate cushioning is especially important when walking on pavement or any hard surface. The impact of the feet hitting the ground is transmitted up the through the knees, legs, and lower back. Shoes with cushioning help absorb the impact of the feet striking the ground while walking, running or jumping. Shoes with shock absorbing soles not only prevent foot pain, but also prevent knee pain and lower-back pain.
*If you overpronate, highly cushioned shoes may not provide adequate support.
Shoes that are very padded can worsen overpronation. Firm midsoles give more support, reducing lateral stress on the knee and knee pain. There are motion control shoes that combine high cushioning with adequate support but are often bulkier, heavier shoes.
High-heeled Shoes and Knee Pain
The damage and pain inflicted from wearing high-heels is most often to the feet, but wearing high heels is also a common cause of lower back pain and knee pain.
High heels throw the body forward and increase pressure underneath the kneecap. High-heeled shoes with wider heels are easier on the feet but cause just as much knee pain as stilettos. Some of the harmful effects of wearing high heels are immediate, but some problems develop very gradually. Over time, high heels may contribute to knee osteoarthritis.
Heels one half to three quarter of an inch are ideal. Heels that are too low (under a half-inch) may not provide adequate shock absorption.
High heels throw your entire body out of alignment and can cause foot, knee, and lower back pain.


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I was already lucky when I called the first bike shop, MT-Bike. One of the mechanics spoke very good English and understood my problem immediately. He was also willing to do the repair if I arrived on Friday. When I arrived Friday morning he immediately remembered me and had a look at my bike. First it looked like they didn't have the right spare part but after some calling around and searching the whole workshop a fitting spare was found. Then I was sent away for two hours because this repair didn't look quick and easy.
|View from Koli
I was now headed to Koli National Park which boasts something rare in Finland: a view! In the park there are some 367 m high "peaks" that actually offer some kind of view over Lake Pielinen and its thousands islands. There even is a free funicular up to the top and its nature centre and I freely admit that I took it including my bike - it was a hot day and a steep ascent for Finnish standards. This was a weekend and the place was bustling. Therefore I decided not to camp here but take the ferry across Lake Pielinen to Lieksa and use the time "saved" to visit Paateri. Everybody I had met had described this as a special place but for me it was a 50 km detour.
|Carvings by Paateri
Lieksa had two attractions: the last Lidl for about a week which meant a big shopping trip and a huge open air museum. The museum was huge but a bit lifeless and after a while all the wooden houses seemed to look the same. Still I was impressed with a wooden house in a raft and several examples of old saunas.
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Harvard ended their drought last year, perhaps it is time for the Hounds to do the same thing.
Time flies when you're having fun and it's suddenly 10 days from puck drop for the 66th Beanpot. This is one of those years when all four teams (even BU) are legitimate contenders. The thing is literally up for grabs.
In addition to the silver pot, this year's edition carries enormous PWR implications for all four teams. Because of HEA's atypical unconscionable record against out-of-conference opponents and Harvard's meh overall record, all four teams are essentially at or below the PWR cut line. So the team that carries home this year's Beanpot also carries some measure of PWR redemption while the one that loses twice is likely consigned to PWR oblivion.
Let the hype begin.
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"Through the years, we ever will acclaim........"
Harvard ended their drought last year, perhaps it is time for the Hounds to do the same thing.
BU Hockey: The trophy case is once again growing
This could be the year, Husky pals! I know I'm certainly rooting for you. Biggest hurdle is arguably the first round game against BC; although, Harvard is finally consistently playing well and might sneak up on some teams because of their slow start to the year and middling record. Not sure what to make of BU. The talent is there, and maybe it'll take over a couple games and allow them to win the thing.
This will be the first year since 2012 that I won't be able to make both rounds, but I'm looking forward to attending the championship game, at least.
There's certainly a lot of optimism over on Huntington Ave (the student ticket allotment sold out in a couple of hours and the school apparently had to get a supplemental) and some buzz is apparently developing. As one poster over on Diehard Dogs pointed out, "We have been very good this season, but we've thus far botched several chances to be great."
This weekend's series vs Providence and the coming Beanpot present great chances for this very talented team to take that next step.
"Through the years, we ever will acclaim........"
if it happens for us this yr.. wont't believe it until after the finals gm is over, assuming they make it.
much like the nu hockey east championship from 2 yrs ago... if/ when the beanpot happens, will only believe it after that final buzzer. yes, its been that long.
Go Huskies
Come on Huskies, you're due!!!
Harvard's best player will be in Korea for the Final. One of BU's top 6 forwards will be in Korea for the consolation game against BC.
It Happened!!!!
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To me, this is the least interesting Beanpot I can remember.
- BU is a team that really has no identity and is teetering on the relevancy brink. And with so many mercenaries, does the Beanpot even matter to BU anymore?
- BC is a blue collar, pedestrian team. A far cry from the Eagles of old with their speed, puck movement, and finish. Watching them last year against BU in the Beanpot first round was difficult. I'd never seen a BC team be so outclassed on the ice.
- Harvard loses its best player (and the best player in the tournament) after Round 1 and similarly, has really struggled for consistency all season long in all 3 zones. Untimely goaltending, defensive give-aways, and a lack of finish.
- Northeastern is always a team of late that should be better than what they are. By far the most offensively gifted team in the tourney, but can it win meaningful games or will it continue to be a team that has a tendency to get in its own way.
If I had to bet, I would bet on Northeastern. And while this tourney may seem more up in the air than most, it just has a pedestrian feel to it. I don't see any team here wining more than 1 game at the NCAA tourney and it would not surprise me to see all 4 Beanpot schools miss the NCAA tourney.
Always bullish on the future.
We don't always win Hockey East or the Beanpot.. but when we do.. we are the Champions
But it's not entirely BC's fault. The hockey establishment has effectively priced the true blue collar kids out of the sport. Just visit your local pro shop and look at the price tags. And that doesn't begin to consider the costs associated with elite or travel teams, the off-season specialized training camps, etc., etc., etc. The present-day incarnations of the Eruziones, Craigs, and O'Callahans (yeah, I know they're BU guys) are still playing sports. But it's probably not hockey.
"Through the years, we ever will acclaim........"
Having seen all four teams, Northeastern is the tournament favorite.
When has that EVER happened?
Even their four wins in the 1980s, they would not have been "favorites."
The college hockey world is upside-down.
I understand what he meant by blue collar. Not sure if you were being sarcastic but they are blue collar on the ice. Some good talent but not enough to get by on without working hard.
That part was to Split-N. I think you're right about them being a blue collar team on the ice. Very similar to last year. Still transitioning from when they lost all those players. Next year should be a very good team.
Feels like a good time for us to all enjoy the Beanpot trot.
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NYSERDA Press Release, July 15, 2014 The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced a new partnership that will expand innovative clean energy project financing to all of New York State for commercial, industrial and multifamily buildings to help them become more competitive and cost effective by decreasing their energy costs.
Through the partnership, NYSERDA is providing approximately $1 million to the Energy Improvement Corporation (EIC) to jumpstart its Energize NY Finance program in the State over the next two years. The Energize NY Finance program uses Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Finance (PACE) and property tax laws to provide long-term, market-rate financing for clean energy commercial and multifamily building improvements. Combining this innovative financing mechanism with community outreach helps to overcome the two most significant barriers to expansion of clean energy projects – lack of market knowledge and lack of financing capital.
"New York State businesses now have access to another innovative financing option, as the State transforms markets and removes barriers to clean-energy project development," said John B. Rhodes, President and CEO, NYSERDA. "This program dovetails with other financing programs such as the NY Green Bank, and will make energy-saving projects more affordable for business owners and drive increased investment in clean energy."
Energize NY financings provide up 100 percent of the cost of a clean energy upgrade and offer fixed rates and long-terms to qualified properties. Financings are repaid over time through the improved property's local property tax bill. Similar to a sidewalk improvement or façade improvement district, capital provided under the Energize NY financing is secured by a property tax lien on the property, so capital can be raised from the private sector with no government subsidy.
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When some comedians write books, they simply transcribe their sets. For "Happy Endings-, you opted to write entirely new stories. How did this process differ from writing jokes for a live performance?
First of all, comedians who transcribe their acts and sell it as a book are lazy and should be shot in the face with a sh*t gun. They're looking to milk a few more dollars out of material instead of coming up with new ideas. It's a different writing process because you can go back and correct it fifty times before anyone sees it. A rule of thumb when writing is that whenever you're stuck searching for the proper way to phrase something, 'c*nt' is a fantastic go-to word.
In your stand-up and writing, you talk about prostitutes, masturbation and fat chicks. Some comics would use this material for shock value; with you it seems emotionally honest. Now that you're a successful comedian, do you still connect with your earlier material?
I have never really believed in shock value in comedy. I've watched beheading videos (real hard-on killers), the entire country watched 9-11 footage; nothing a person says in humor is shocking. People who are shocked by humor are lying and looking for attention from the people around them. F*ck them. They're the same self-righteous jizzbuckets who would criticize Tiger Woods ten minutes after they ate a tranny's ass behind their wife's back (an activity I support completely). As far as earlier material, some of it is very primitive and I don't connect with it; I've either outgrown the ideas or the ways I conveyed them. A lot of the early stuff I listened to recently and was surprised at how much of it I still liked it. I always did and still do hate watching myself. I cringe at my creepy, rapid eye blinking and fat neck.
Is it hard to keep performing your material without becoming a persona or character? Is there a difference between Jim Norton, stand-up, and Jim Norton, person?
People only become personas or characters if they aren't being honest onstage. I am. I'm certainly not always right, but I try to be emotionally honest. Personas annoy the sh*t out of me, and most comics who use them have the offstage personality of a cadaver's asshole. I say most because there are guys who are kind of persona-driven but are funny and interesting offstage. But the majority of persona-driven acts should have Molotov cocktails thrown at them. As far as myself is concerned, offstage I'm much more levelheaded and compassionate than I am onstage. I actually want to create a persona that is just like me, but with a stronger chin and fatter cock.
Many comics seem to only view stand-up as a shortcut to less demanding and more lucrative pursuits. Have you ever felt tempted to leave stand-up completely?
Nah, my acting is mediocre at best. I open my eyes too wide when I want to express emotion, which gives me away as an asshole, rookie actor in auditions. I respect guys like Sandler and Jim Carrey, who were both really good comics before they acted full time. Guys who are just using stand up to be noticed for acting rolls I have a particular hatred for. Nothing makes me sicker than some dullard (who's way too good looking to be doing stand up to begin with), wasting everyone's time with his shitty, seven minute 'industry set'.
You have an amazing cameo in Spider-man. How did that come about?
In the audition they requested we improv some man on the street lines about Spider-Man. I figured everyone was praising him, so I said that he stinks. I was hired. They originally asked me to audition as the bulge in the front of his pants, but I kept forgetting my lines and making the 'yummy' noise.
Chuck Palahniuk said "Self-improvement is masturbation." Thoughts?
I'd have to say it's not true, because I never practiced 'self-improvement' while watching German shit videos.
You've appeared on Leno, you've also come to his defense with some very rational, levelheaded arguments. Looking back on the Leno/Conan situation, do you think there's a reason the politics of Late Night became such a big deal?
I wanted to spit on people who were killing Jay for this. And by that, I don't mean people who love Conan or Letterman and dislike Jay, I mean these ignorant babies who thought Jay should just 'retire' while he's number one. The guy works harder than anyone, is tremendously successful and people still find a reason to shit on him. Fucking dickheads. And I'd say that even if I didn't know him. It became huge news because of the high profile nature of those jobs; both of those guys are in our living rooms for five hours a week. That said, I thought it was hilarious that this asshole country was almost polarized into civil war over two millionaire comedians on late night television. We really are a nation of shitty priority-havers.
You've performed all over the country at every level of stand-up – is there a size of venue or audience with which you're most comfortable?
Four or five hundred people in a comedy club is the perfect size and energy, for a theater about a thousand or twelve hundred. You want there to be enough people where it feels like an event, but not too many where you have to treat every joke like you're the headline act at Ozzfest.
Who are the comics (if any) working today that can always make you laugh?
I think Colin Quinn is the funniest stand up working. I have never seen him onstage and not laughed. Of course Attell and Chris Rock are both brilliant as well. I try not to watch comedians at all, because it depresses me when I see great comics saying things that didn't even occur to me. Sit down at the Comedy Cellar in New York and watch Dave Attell on the Friday late show; you'll want to blow your fucking brains out.
YouTube, MySpace, and the Internet in general have they been helpful to comedy?
For the most part, yes, although a lot of my stuff that's on YouTube is audio from Opie & Anthony. You hate for your new jokes to show up there because then people see them before they see you live in a club, but I haven't noticed that hurting live performances for me. I think overall they've been great, they give a lot of exposure to people, which in a way greatly loosens the stranglehold the dummies that currently run show business have on making people famous.
One of your hobbies is taking photos with celebrities. Has this gotten any easier as you've become more successful? Is there any particular celebrity you want but have been unable to get so far?
My moderate success as an entertainer has nothing to do with it, the fact I point a .45 at them helps get the photos done. One picture I badly wanted was Bobby Fischer, but I won't be getting that one, since he went, as mother used to say, bye-bye in the box. I'd love one with Robert DeNiro, although if I had to choose, number one on my celebrity pic list would be an 8 × 10 of Megan Fox using my face as a bicycle seat. (Or Kathy Bates, if Megan's unavailable).


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Flashpoint issues including high school math scores, teacher collaboration days and declining enrollment dominated a La Cañada Unified School Board candidates' forum, the first in a charged election season that has largely unfolded on social networking sites and in the editorial pages of local newspapers.
The four candidates — incumbent Jeanne Broberg and challengers Ernest Koeppen, Ellen Multari and Andrew "AJ" Blumenfeld — drew about 250 people to the La Cañada High School auditorium Monday night, more than twice the attendance of a 2009 forum that featured six people running for three seats.
There are two seats up for grabs on Nov. 8, and with sitting member Cindy Wilcox declining to seek reelection, the board will have at least one new face.
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Wente Vineyards announced today the launch of "Discover the Wine, Discover the Music."  The innovative partnership with breaking musical artists will introduce each partner to new and diverse audiences.  Featuring six artists from a mix of popular musical genres, Phase I will roll out in retail markets across the nation this fall. Wente Vineyards' Estate Grown wines will carry "Discover the Wine, Discover the Music" bottle-neckers, designed to replicate album cover art and liner notes. Inside, consumers will find Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente's selected artists and a redemption code to download a free song from each artist.
"As winegrowers, we always seek to have new people taste our wines," says Karl Wente. "Artists also need every opportunity to have their music heard. This project brings together my passion for wine and music in a very exciting way, and allows new audiences to share in both great wine and music."
Phase I artists include Under the Influence of Giants, Talib Kweli, Jesse Dayton & Brennen Leigh,  The BellRays, Hopewell, and a Bitter:Sweet track remixed by the Thievery Corporation (pictured).  Committed to a long-term strategic partnership with the music industry, Wente Vineyards is integrating the project into its 125th anniversary celebrations in 2008, and upcoming in-market "Vindulgence" events in New York and Los Angeles.
"This is a great opportunity for our artists who continually fight to be heard and seen," says John Anderson, Senior Vice President of Film and TV Music/Lifestyle at Windswept Pacific and project partner. "We believe the eclectic and adventurous wine drinker is exactly who we want to be interacting with."
For twenty-two years, the Wente family has produced The Concerts at Wente Vineyards, hosting the likes of Ray Charles, Chris Isaac and ZZ Top. Project creator, Paige Poulos Communications, worked with Wente Vineyards, music publisher Windswept Pacific, HRMP Lifestyle Marketing & Promotion and Abbot Monroe to launch the project. "Discover the Wine, Discover the Music" details, artists information, and free music downloads will be hosted at www.wentevineyards.com/discover beginning October 2007.
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This election year for Congress, I get to choose between one of two Republicans thanks to the "open" primary system. I live in California and would see an end to this "open" primary which only allows for the top two candidates to move forward to the general election. Does this seem more democratic to you? Is this what you had in mind when promoting open primaries; effectively limiting everyone's vote in the general elections? I would see a lawsuit to end this infringement on my right to vote in the general elections. As you have spearheaded this movement, you should step up and end this limiting and infringing reality to the vote. You made this mess; accept responsibility and fix it. Unless, this was your goal all along; to make sure the people's right to vote was limited. It certainly is working out in favor of the Republicans in my district. In others the Democrats. It, however, is not working for the people or the integrity of our election system.


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Ontario's grid operator, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), has announced new energy storage projects meant to help increase grid reliability and efficiency, as well as to maximize the output from wind and solar power.
The IESO selected technologies from five companies, including Canadian Solar Solutions Inc., Convergent Energy and Power LLC, Dimplex North America, Hecate Energy, and Hydrogenics Corp. The grid operator says the energy storage facilities will connect to the high-voltage transmission network in southern and northern Ontario or the distribution system in southern Ontario.
The IESO says it will take the learnings from these new projects, totaling 34 MW, to understand how to better manage the day-to-day operation of the power grid using storage.
"Storage facilities on the grid are a real game-changer," comments Bruce Campbell, president and CEO of the IESO. "Our electricity system was built on the concept that you can't store large amounts of electricity – we produce electricity at the same time as we consume it. Energy storage projects will provide more flexibility and offer more options to manage the system efficiently."
The Ontario government's Long-Term Energy Plan identified the need to move forward with 50 MW of energy storage. The Ontario Power Authority will follow this procurement by the IESO to obtain the remainder of the 50 MW target.
"Investing in energy storage technologies is an important part of the Ontario government's plan to provide clean, reliable and affordable power to consumers," says Ontario Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli. "Together with the IESO, we're building a smarter, more advanced grid that will ensure our entire system uses energy as efficiently as possible."


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Rail strike still causing disruptions despite being cancelled
Some regional train services will be replaced by coaches this weekend despite industrial action by rail workers not going ahead.
The Rail, Train and Bus Union had imposed an overtime ban on their drivers, forcing the government to shift to the equivalent of a weekend timetable and was planning a 24-strike on Monday.
It threatened to send Sydney and the wider state into chaos, and led to the Fair Work Commission banning the industrial action.
NSW TrainLink has said it is working hard to return to normal operation but chief operating officer, Pete Allaway said it was taking time to change train timetables and to expect delays and disruptions.
"We are working hard to restore regional train services as soon as possible, and will continue to contact booked customers to advise them of any change to their service," Mr Allaway said.
"Customers should expect some regional train services to be replaced by coaches over the weekend," he said.
According to the Transport NSW website, XPT services between Dubbo and Central would be running over the long weekend and Monday but customers are advised to continue to check transportnsw.info for the latest information.
The government has also said congestion in Sydney may be higher because of the increased number of motorists on the road. Information on traffic conditions can be found at livetraffic.com.


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A woman initially believed to be a kidnapping victim is now a suspect in a planned armed robbery at a Gwinnett County motel last week, police said.
Christina Day was thought to have been kidnapped at gunpoint Wednesday by Timothy Wingfield from the Crossland Economy Studios motel, Gwinnett police Sgt. Jake Smith said.
But the lead investigator said he discovered the two knew each other, plotted the robbery and stole a car belonging to Day's friend, with whom she shared a motel room.
Woman kidnapped from Gwinnett motel at gunpoint
About 2 a.m., Day and a friend were inside the room when a gunman, now identified as Wingfield, demanded their belongings, took Day and stole the car, police said. The car was found three hours later in Chamblee.
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The friend ran to a Waffle House to call authorities.
Day, 20, and Wingfield, 30, both of Atlanta, now face armed robbery and car theft charges. Wingfield also faces charges of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Their whereabouts are unknown.
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COVINA >> A tip from a local business led to the arrest of two men carrying fraudulent identifications and checks stolen from five other people.
The arrests came after one of the men applied to buy a motorcycle at Bert's Mega Mall at 1151 North Azusa Avenue.
Employees discovered the information provided did not belong to the men and notified Covina Police, according to Lt. Tim Doonan. The investigation found the men held five stolen identities, Doonan said.
Police charged Luis Proano, 42, of Los Angeles with forgery, receiving stolen property, burglary and check fraud. His alleged accomplice, Russell Gallego, 46, of Montebello, faces charges of receiving stolen property, burglary and possession of methamphetamine.
The two men were caught at the scene after the employees notified the department, Doonan said.
"The investigation revealed that Proano had used somebody else's identity to apply for and get credit to buy a motorcycle, valued at $16,000," Doonan said. "Between them, they had identities for five separate people, they had 49 checks matching those names, also three debit cards matching those names.
"Based on the amount of checks and I.Ds they have, this isn't something new to them," he said.
Proana and Gallego are being held on $50,000 and $20,000 bonds, respectively.


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