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Forwarded from: Elizabeth Lennon <elizabeth.lennon@private> ITL BULLETIN FOR APRIL 2004 SELECTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PRODUCTS Shirley Radack, Editor Computer Security Division Information Technology Laboratory National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Information technology security products are essential to better secure information technology (IT) systems, and many products to protect IT systems are available in the marketplace today. But IT security products alone will not guarantee that an organization's IT systems are secure. Security products should be selected and used within the organization's overall program to manage the design, development, and maintenance of its IT security infrastructure, and to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its mission-critical information. The foundation for the selection of IT security products is a comprehensive information security management program, including risk management procedures that are applied throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The risk management process enables organizations to analyze their systems for security, to identify appropriate and cost-effective controls, to select and use security products that will protect their information and information systems, and to monitor the effectiveness of the controls. Management, operational, and technical controls are needed to support security objectives and to protect information. Guide to Selecting Information Technology Security Products NIST's Information Technology Laboratory published Special Publication (SP) 800-36, Guide to Selecting Information Technology Security Products, to help organizations select cost-effective and useful products for their systems. Written by Timothy Grance, Marc Stevens, and Marissa Myers, NIST SP 800-36 defines broad security product categories and specifies product types, product characteristics, and environment considerations within those categories. This ITL Bulletin summarizes the publication, which is available at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications. The guide presents pertinent questions that an organization should ask when selecting a product from within the categories. As security products evolve and change, organizations can modify the questions to be asked to fit their particular needs. When used with other NIST publications, including those listed in the More Information section at the end of this bulletin, the guide will help organizations develop a comprehensive approach to managing their IT security and information assurance requirements. In its March 2004 report, "Information Security: Technologies to Secure Federal Systems," the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) referred to the product selection guide, as well as other NIST publications. The GAO report discusses commercially available, state-of-the-practice cybersecurity technologies that federal agencies can use to secure their information systems, and states, "these technologies implement the technical controls that NIST recommends federal agencies deploy in order to effectively meet federal requirements." The GAO emphasizes the importance of developing a framework and a continuing cycle of activity to assess risks, implement effective security procedures, and monitor the effectiveness of the procedures. GAO 04-467 is available at http://www.gao.gov/. Who Selects Security Products for an Organization People throughout the organization may be involved in product selection at both the individual and the group level. All should be aware of the importance of security in the organization's information infrastructure and the security impacts of their decisions. People involved include the following: * IT Security Program Manager, who is responsible for developing enterprise standards for IT security; * Chief Information Officer, who is responsible for the organization's IT planning, budgeting, investment, performance, and acquisition; * IT Investment Board (or equivalent), which is responsible for planning and managing the capital planning and investment control process for federal agencies, as specified in the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 (Clinger-Cohen Act); * Program Manager, who owns the data, initiates the procurement, is involved in strategic planning, and is aware of functional system requirements; * Acquisition Team, which is composed of representatives from program, technical, and contracting areas of the organization and which provides a balanced perspective of cost and schedule considerations; * Contracting Officer, who has authority to enter into, administer, and terminate contracts; * Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, who is appointed by the Contracting Officer to manage the technical aspects of a particular contract; * IT System Security Officer, who is responsible for ensuring the security of an information system throughout its life cycle; and * Other participants, who may include the system certifier and accreditor, system users, and people representing information technology, configuration management, design, engineering, and facilities groups. Using the Risk Management Process in Product Selection Before selecting specific products, organizations should review the current status of their security programs and the security controls planned or in place to protect their information and information systems. Organizations should use the risk management process to identify the effective mix of management, operational, and technical security controls that will mitigate risk to an acceptable level. The Secretary of Commerce recently approved Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199, Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems, for use by federal government organizations (available at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/fips/). The new standard helps federal agencies identify and prioritize their most important information and information systems by defining the maximum impact that a breach in confidentiality, integrity, or availability could have on the agency's operations, assets, and/or individuals. The security categorization serves as the starting point for the selection of security controls that are commensurate with the importance of the information and information system to the agency, and then for the selection of appropriate security products. Draft NIST SP 800-53, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems, provides recommendations for minimum-security controls associated with the various security categories defined in FIPS 199. Organizations may adjust the set of recommended controls based on local risk assessments. After systems and products are in place, the controls should be monitored for effectiveness throughout the system life cycle. Products Discussed NIST SP 800-36 provides information about the following IT security product categories, including the types of products in each category, the product characteristics, and the environment considerations for each category: * Identification and Authentication products including security tokens, authentication protocols, and biometric control systems; * Access Control products including access control lists and role based access control systems; * Intrusion Detection products including network-based, host-based, and application-based systems; * Firewall products that control the flow of network traffic between networks or between a host and a network; * Public Key Infrastructure systems that manage cryptographic key pairs and associate key holders with their public keys; * Malicious Code Protection systems including malicious code scanners, integrity checkers, vulnerability monitors, and improper behavior blockers; * Vulnerability Scanners that examine servers, workstations, firewalls, and routers for known vulnerabilities; * Forensic systems that identify, preserve, extract, and document computer-based evidence; and * Media Sanitizing products that remove data from or modify storage media so that the data cannot be retrieved and reconstructed. Organizational, Product, and Vendor Considerations The guide discusses the characteristics of products in each of these categories and recommends that organizations consider organizational, product, and vendor issues when selecting IT security products. These issues are presented as specific questions to be asked by organizations selecting information technology security products: * Organizational considerations - Need for product to mitigate risk - Identification of user community - Relationship between product and organization's mission - Sensitivity of data to be protected - Support for security requirements in security plan, policies, and procedures - Identification of the organization's security requirements and comparison to product specifications - Consideration of threat environment and security functions needed to mitigate risks - Consideration of the use of tested products - Need for firewalls, intrusion detection systems, or other boundary controllers - Impact of product on operational environment, maintenance, and training - Requirements for support, plug-in components, or middleware * Product considerations - Review of lists of validated products, including those products validated under the joint NIST/Communications Security Establishment of Canada Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) and the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme (CCEVS), jointly managed by NIST and the National Security Agency - Review of product vulnerabilities - Test and implementation of patches - Review of protection profiles - Review of total life cycle costs, including acquisition and support - Ease of use, scalability, and interoperability requirements - Test requirements for acceptance and integration testing, and for configuration management - Known vulnerabilities of products - Implementation requirements for relevant patches - Requirements and methods for reviewing product specifications against existing and planned organizational programs, policies, procedures, and standards - Security critical dependencies with other products and interactions with the existing infrastructure * Vendor considerations - Impact of the selection of a particular product on future security choices - Vendor experience with the product - Vendor history in responding to security flaws in its products All of these considerations may not apply in all cases to all organizations. The questions posed in the guide can be modified to meet the specific conditions of organizations and help them reach decisions that support their requirements and that provide the appropriate level of protection. More Information For a list of references to publications and to web pages with information that can help you in planning and implementing a comprehensive approach to information technology security, consult Appendix A of NIST SP 800-36. NIST Special Publications, including the following, are available in electronic format from ITL's Computer Security Resource Center at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications. NIST SP 800-12, An Introduction to Computer Security: The NIST Handbook, provides guidance on the fundamentals of information system security. NIST SP 800-14, Generally Accepted Principles and Practices for Securing Information Technology Systems, explains approaches and methods that can be used to secure information systems. NIST SP 800-18, Guide for Developing Security Plans for Information Technology Systems, discusses developing and updating security plans. NIST SP 800-21, Guideline for Implementing Cryptography in the Federal Government, provides guidance to federal agencies on selecting cryptographic controls to protect sensitive, unclassified information. NIST SP 800-23, Guidelines to Federal Organizations on Security Assurance and Acquisition/Use of Tested/Evaluated Products, discusses the concept of assurance in the acquisition and use of security products. NIST SP 800-26, Security Self Assessment Guide for Information Technology Systems, helps organizations determine the status of their information security programs and establish targets for improvement. NIST SP 800-27, Engineering Principles for Information Technology Security: A Baseline for Achieving Security, presents the system-level security principles that should be considered in the design, development, and operation of an information system (draft revision available at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/drafts.html). NIST SP 800-30, Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems, discusses the risk-based approach to security and provides guidance on conducting risk assessments (draft revision available at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/drafts.html). NIST SP 800-31, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs), and NIST SP 800-41, Guidelines on Firewalls and Firewall Policy, provide information on using and deploying IDSs and firewalls. NIST SP 800-33, Underlying Technical Models for Information Technology Security, provides information on IT security engineering principles and concepts for IT systems. NIST SP 800-35, Guide to Information Technology Security Services, covers evaluating, selecting, and managing security services throughout the system life cycle. NIST SP 800-37, Guide for the Security Certification and Accreditation of Federal Information Systems, describes the fundamental concepts of the certification and accreditation processes, and details the various tasks in the processes (available in final draft at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/drafts.html). NIST SP 800-42, Guidelines on Network Security Testing, describes available security testing techniques, their strengths and weaknesses, and the recommended frequencies for testing as well as strategies for deploying network security testing. NIST SP 800-44, Guidelines on Securing Public Web Servers, assists organizations in installing, configuring, and maintaining secure public web servers. NIST SP 800-53, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems, provides information about selecting security controls to meet the security requirements for the system (available in draft at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/drafts.html). NIST SP 800-60, Guide for Mapping Types of Information and Information Systems to Security Categories, provides guidance in assigning security categories and analyzing the impact of risks, based on security categorization definitions in FIPS 199 (available in draft at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/drafts.html). NIST SP 800-64, Security Considerations in the Information System Development Life Cycle, discusses the analysis of system security requirements and methods for incorporating security into IT procurements. Disclaimer Any mention of commercial products or reference to commercial organizations is for information only; it does not imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST nor does it imply that the products mentioned are necessarily the best available for the purpose. _________________________________________ ISN mailing list Sponsored by: OSVDB.org
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The ultimate island wedding courtesy of Hayman
Pop the question on Hayman and receive a complimentary Romantic Wedding this February.
Couples who become engaged on the island during A Month of Love on Hayman in February 2011 will be invited to return to paradise for their nuptials, complete with wedding celebrant, ceremony location and set-up and the assistance of a Hayman wedding planner.
And, for The Ultimate Proposal, try a dreamlike candlelit dinner, a rose-petal scattered bath, a bottle of Mumm Champagne or an escape to a private island. The Hayman team will make your ?diamond moment? sparkle.
Romance lives on for married couples who visit the island during February with a range of specially created aphrodisiac-laden Valentine?s menus at La Fontaine and Oriental restaurants. For something extra special, order the Perle Degustation at La Fontaine. As the name suggests, your loved one will be treated to a signature ?Perle? dessert, handcrafted from white Valrhona chocolate draped in white gold pearl earrings for a sweet finish.
Hayman continues its commitment to resort excellence and, as part of strategic plan, is currently undertaking a significant upgrade and enhancement program across the resort which has included the opening of stunning new Beach Villas and delivery of the first Hayman Private Residence.
Hayman is owned by Mulpha Australia Limited and is a member of the prestigious organisation, The Leading Hotels of the World.
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The Arundel and South Downs Conservative Association has elected a new team of officers in what it is calling 'a new era for the group'.
On March 28 around 100 members met at Sullington Parish Hall for its 19th Annual General Meeting.
In a report of the gathering it said: "There was a buzz around the hall as the meeting ushered in a new era for the association, under the leadership of Peter Griffiths, who was chosen by members to lead the association as the new chairman."
Peter has been West Sussex County councillor for Hurstpierpoint since 2005. Most recently he has been the cabinet member for corporate relations. Before that he was the cabinet member for education and schools, responsible for ensuring all children, young people and adults in the community enjoy what he calls 'whole life learning', whatever their circumstances.
Following his successful election he said: "I am delighted and honoured to have been elected chairman at this moment in the constituency's history.
"We have some major challenges ahead of us and I am confident that with our new, excellent officer team the association will rise to them."
Also elected to the team were deputy chairman (political) - Deborah Urquhart (county councillor for Angmering and Findon); deputy chairman (membership and fundraising) - Ian Buckeridge; association treasurer - Pat Arculus (county councillor for Pulborough); district officer - Shirley Noble; district officer - John Barstow; and district officer - Tom Williams.
Following the AGM the new officer team met with Arundel and South Downs Nick Herbert MP, and association agent, Gary Markwell, and will now be producing a Strategic Plan which will detail how the Association will operate over the next twelve months.
Mr Herbert said: "I look forward to working with the new officer team and our agent, Gary Markwell, in this very important year as we run up to the district council elections and general election in May 2015. The increasingly good economic news gives the Conservative Party a strong platform to carry our message to local people."


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On April 7, we reported 1.96 million job openings. Today, on April 29, our site has achieved a huge listing of 2.3 million jobs from across the country.
Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) April 29, 2013
EmploymentCrossing today announced that its job listings had gone up to 2.3 million, an industry high. The jobs data from EmploymentCrossing echoes the findings of two other sources indicating American optimism about the job market.
CEO Harrison Barnes says that in the last three weeks alone, the site has added around 340,000 jobs. "On April 7, we reported 1.96 million job openings. Today, on April 29, our site has achieved a huge listing of 2.3 million jobs from across the country."
This data from EmploymentCrossing.com backs the 2012 General Social Survey, which shows that confidence in the American jobs market is back to almost the normal level compared to its recession era record low. Layoff fears also dropped off last year from its 2010 peak to its average for the 35 years during which this question has been asked.
Data from BLS also shows that Americans have a good reason to feel a little safer when it comes to layoffs. The mass layoff incidents decreased by 85 compared to the February total, and the number of initial claims also decreased by 7,529. Around 127,000 workers filed for unemployment insurance benefits in March.
When it comes to job openings, healthcare continues to retain the number one spot for the 12th week in a row. There were 397,000 healthcare job openings on the site followed by Information Technology with almost 300,000 job openings.
The other top five industries in terms of job creation are:
Customer Service – 267,000 job openings
Sales – 231,000 job openings
Retail – 215,000 job openings
Engineering – 174,000 job openings
Hospitality- 173,000 job openings
More details on the job openings according to the industry on the site: http://www.employmentcrossing.com/jobs/jobs.html.
About EmploymentCrossing
EmploymentCrossing is part of the Employment Research Institute, which is one of the most powerful and comprehensive organizations dedicated to helping professionals find jobs that will enhance their careers. Employment Research Institute consists of 120+ of industry-specific and 120+ location-specific job boards which consolidates every job opening it can find in one convenient location. The website also offers a seventy two-hour free trial to new members.


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Discussion in 'Nature & Wildlife' started by yankeefan, May 28, 2008.
hmm no need to post twice
well if you are after help any chance of some info - ISO, shutter speed and apature (f number) as well as camera model helps loads in getting comments.
Also when on photobucket just copy the IMG code into the forum to show the image here - rather than using the direct link.
hmm f3.5, ISO 800 (from exif)
Personally I would certainly lower your ISO to 100 as you are not tracking somthing moving and your camera is on a tripod (it is isn't it?). Shots like this are best done on a tripod so as there is no camera shake happening for the longer exposure.
I think you got the shutter speed about right for capturing the blurred water, but you need a greater depth of field - f3.5 is great for something like a portrate or a wildlife shot, but for this I would use a smaller apature ( that means bigger f number ) so something like f16 of f20.
After that I would say you have a decent angle and shape to this shot, but it feels a little crampt in - you really want to take a step back and get that top second of the falls into the screen
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| Originally Posted by Natasha92907
There are some great ideas in here! I think, if we do gifts, I'll get him a Nintendo Wii. He really wants one. Also, we're doing the ring engraving thing, and I am getting "Put it back on!" on the inside of his ring, I think.
I've also heard of engraving your vows to him inside the ring, but I guess that depends on how long you decide to make your vows! I think I was something funny, yet meaningful too - I just can't decide what!


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Reporting here on my site, I can get a little blasé about reporting the big movie news stories every day. But every now and again, something comes along that rocks your socks, blows your mind and reminds you why we fell in love with this topsy-turvy business we call show in the first place. And here it is:
Steve Guttenberg says that not only are there plans afoot to make a third Three Men And A Baby film, but that Police Academy 8 is in the works!
Now, if your world has remained resolutely unshattered by this news, then either: a) you didn't grow up in the Eighties, so you have no idea how resonant these films are, or how big a star Guttenberg once was (bigger than Tom Cruise, Tiger Woods and that bloke with the big hair from Twilight combined), or b) you know full well who Steve Guttenberg is now and you highly doubt the chances of him being able to get a green light at a traffic junction, let alone for two movies.
But let's not spoil it, shall we?
"Tom Selleck, Ted Danson and I are looking to make another Three Men and a Baby film," Guttenberg said over the weekend. And, given that all three men aren't quite the stars they once were, who can blame them for revisiting the scene of their greatest triumph, in which they played three heterosexual life partners who – and you'll like this – found themselves playing father to an adorable infant. Now, over twenty years, the new movie will see them attend the young lady's wedding.
"It's called Three Men and A Bride," said Guttenberg. "The script is pretty much written and we are really keen to get that made. We're very hopeful."
As are we, Steve. As are we. But only if Leonard Nimoy, the director of 1987's Three Men And A Baby, can be lured back into the director's chair. If he can do Spock one more time, he can do this. Speaking of going back, Guttenberg had this to say about Police Academy 8, which will see him reprise the role of charming chancer, Carey Mahoney. "We are doing a new movie and it is going to be great fun," he said. "A script is being written and so far it is really great, everyone from the original movies who is still around will return."
"I know Kim [Cattrall, who starred in the original] and Sharon [Stone, the love interest of Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol] have been asked but they haven't said yes yet. It would be really great to have them on board." It would but, y'know…
There are also rumours that Guttenberg may direct the new Police Academy movie, which would really signal an about-turn on his part. He left the series after Citizens On Patrol, but he now says that he regrets that decision. And if you regret not starring in Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach, Police Academy 6: City Under Siege and Police Academy: Mission To Moscow, then you know your career hasn't quite turned out the way you'd hoped.
More on both these astonishing-sounding movies as I get it.


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A variety of shapes in plates, bowls, cups and saucers, mugs and display plates.
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Pirate Quotes and Sayings
It's more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy.
– Steve Jobs
Always be yourself, unless you can be a pirate. Then always be a pirate.
To err is human but to arr is pirate!!
Where there is a sea there are pirates.
– Greek Proverb
The average man will bristle if you say his father was dishonest, but he will brag a little if he discovers that his great- grandfather was a pirate.
Suddenly you're like a pirate, you're 65 years old and you've got an ear- ring.
Life's pretty good, and why wouldn't it be? I'm a pirate, after all.
– Johnny Depp
If ye thinks he be ready to sail a beauty, ye better be willin' to sink with her.
Even pirates, before they attack another ship, hoist a black flag.
– Bela Kiraly
The existence of the sea means the existence of pirates.
– Malayan Proverb
You will always remember this as the day you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow.
– Pirates of the Caribbean
The Code is more like guidelines, really.
– Pirates of the Carribbean; Barbosa & Mr. Gibbs
Merchant and pirate were for a long period one and the same person. Even today mercantile morality is really nothing but a refinement of piratical morality.
– Friedrich Nietzsche
"I've got a jar of dirt! I've got a jar of dirt, and guess what's inside it?" "Why is the rum always gone?" – Captain Jack Sparrow
Fetch me another Cabin Boy…This one be split – Yellowbeard


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NewPage Completes Financial Restructuring, Emerges from Chapter 11 With Sustainable Capital Structure
Dec 21, 2012, 15:38 ET from NewPage Corporation
MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Dec. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NewPage Corporation announced today that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and has officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection pursuant to its Modified Fourth Amended Chapter 11 Plan (the "Plan"), confirmed on December 14, 2012, by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington.
In conjunction with the Plan, NewPage closed on its exit financing, consisting of a $500 million term loan facility led by Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC and a $350 million revolving credit facility led by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.
"This is an exciting day for all of us at NewPage," said George F. Martin, president and chief executive officer. "We have successfully completed our restructuring, and we have emerged as a financially sound company. This step helps to solidify our position as the leading North American producer of printing and specialty papers. We look forward to continuing to provide our customers with exceptional service and high-quality products, operating safe and efficient mills and being a responsible community member."
Mr. Martin continued, "I would like to thank our customers and suppliers for their support during this process. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our employees for their hard work and tireless dedication throughout the reorganization and the challenging period leading up to it."
Jay A. Epstein, senior vice president and chief financial officer for NewPage, added, "Through the reorganization process, we significantly reduced our debt and emerged with a sustainable capital structure. Our exit facility will provide ample liquidity to meet all of our working capital and capital investment needs."
NewPage wishes to express its appreciation to Judge Kevin Gross for successfully shepherding the case through the Chapter 11 process and protecting 6,000 jobs, and to Judge Robert Drain for mediating the economic settlement that paved the way for a consensual Chapter 11 Plan.
For more information, please visit www.NewPageCorp.com
About NewPage
NewPage is the leading producer of printing and specialty papers in North America with $3.5 billion in net sales for the year ended December 31, 2011. NewPage is headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, and owns paper mills in Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. These mills have a total annual production capacity of approximately 3.5 million tons of paper.
The company's product portfolio is the broadest in North America and includes coated, specialty, supercalendered and uncoated papers. These papers are used in commercial printing to create corporate collateral, magazines, catalogs, books, coupons, inserts and direct mail as well as in specialty paper applications including beverage bottle labels, food and medical packaging, pressure-sensitive labels and release liners. To learn more, visit www.NewPageCorp.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "project," "plan," "will likely continue," "will likely result," or words or phrases with similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of our control, that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, our substantial level of indebtedness; our ability to obtain additional financing or refinance our indebtedness may be limited; changes in the supply of, demand for, or prices of our products; general economic and business conditions in the United States and Canada and elsewhere; the ability of our customers to continue as a going concern, including our ability to collect accounts receivable according to customary business terms; the activities of competitors, including those that may be engaged in unfair trade practices; changes in significant operating expenses, including raw material and energy costs; changes in currency exchange rates; changes in the availability of capital; changes in the regulatory environment, including requirements for enhanced environmental compliance; and other risks and uncertainties that are detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with the Bankruptcy Court. The company does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements.
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Indoor benches ¢ Perfect for adding a relaxing element to your spaceJesse Akre
Sometimes, you just want to have a comfortable place to rest for a minute in your home other than having to walk to your living room or dining area. Whether it be as you're coming into your home, walking down the hallway, or as your entering your bedroom. Well, indoor benches are a great option for providing you with that convenient place to take it easy.
Yes, benches are not just for using in your outdoor space anymore and there are actually a slew of different indoor benches to choose from, which would be perfect for adding to almost any room throughout your home. For example, in your bedroom a nice option would be a storage bench. So, not only do you have a nice place to take it easy from time to time, but you also have a nice place to put your things, like extra clothes or bedding, with its large storage area that sits beneath its cushioned top. A storage bench is also great for placing in other rooms throughout your home.
Other nice indoor benches that are perfect for placing in your space include backless benches, upholstered benches, benches with backs, and even ottoman benches and hall benches that have high backs with places to hang your coats and hats.
When looking at indoor benches, it is still important to get one that is made out of higher quality materials because you are going to want it to be able to handle the rigors of everyday living. Some of the better material options that are available to you include durable woods like pine, mahogany, and cedar along with other synthetic materials like thick plastic and recycled plastic.
In addition to creating sturdy indoor benches, these materials also create ones of beauty as well since the materials can be finished off in a number of lovely, eye-catching ways. For instance, you can get one that is crafted from pine that is painted a rich, bold espresso color or you can also get one made from pine, but instead of being painted is finished in its natural wood tone. Some of the other finishing options available include other wood stains like cherry and dark walnut while some other painted options are black, red, and white adorned with elegant accents. All of the choices lets you easily find just the right one for your space.
One great way to check out the different indoor benches that you could purchase for your home is just by going online. You can do your comparison shopping of the different choices in no time at all thanks to the ease of surfing the web. And, when you do happen upon something that you like, it will generally be at one of the most reasonable prices around.
In the end, if you want a convenient place to sit anywhere throughout your home, indoor benches are just the thing that you have been looking for. There are many fantastic options to choose from, all of which you will be sure to enjoy for many, many years.
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Obituary: Samuel Moss ~ husband of Priscilla Turbett
SAMUEL MOSS, was born in Brooke county, Virginia, Feb. 4, 1811, and died Feb. 25, 1901, aged 90 years and 21 days. He was the eighth of a family of twelve children, all of whom preceded him to the Spirit World.
In the fall of 1823 he came with his parents to Richland county, Ohio, and mostly made that county his home till the spring of 1853, when he moved to Williams county, O., buying and settling upon the farm where he died.
In 1833 he was united in marriage to PRISCILLA TURBETT, of Richland county, who cheerfully shared with him the toils and sorrows of life till June 13, 1882, when the messenger of death came and peacefully summoned her spirit to that joyful rest promised to those having faith in all the promises of the Lord Jesus Christ.
To them were born five children, three sons and two daughters, of whom JOSEPH died when twelve years old. THOS. MOSS, living near Hamer. MRS. CRAWFORD and MRS. HOLLENBAUGH, near Kunkle, and WM. MOSS, who lives on the old homestead, together with sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, and a large circle of friends remain to mourn the loss of a kind and loving parent and grandparent, a generous friend and obliging neighbor.
Father MOSS cleared and improved a farm in Richland county, then sold it and bought his farm in this county.
Father MOSS was endowed with a very strong constitution. Until a few of his later years he enjoyed the best of health, having in his time done a great amount of hard labor. His last sickness was of but short duration.
In his early manhood he experienced the hardships of the early hunter and all the trials of the first settlers of a new country.
In the fall of 1900 he united with the Hamer Presbyterian church, having long before this experienced that blessed peace promised to those who fully accept all the promises of the blessed Master. He patiently waited and was ready when the time came when he could go to his departed companion in that beautiful and blessed land of promise.
The funeral was held from the Hamer Presbyterian church on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. P. STOCKTON officiating, and his remains interred in Flora Grove Cemetery.
His two daughters, MRS. CRAWFORD and MRS. HOLLENBAUGH, were sick and unable to attend the funeral.
CARD OF THANKS.--Through the columns of the REPORTER, we desire to thank our kind friends and neighbors who so cheerfully gave us their help and sympathy during the sickness and death of our dear departed father.
*This obituary was from the Reporter newspaper in Williams County, Ohio, date unknown. Samuel's daughter, Mrs. Crawford was married to whom I believe was my great great uncle, Thomas Crawford, of Richland and Williams Counties of Ohio.


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Lord Maurice Morrow MLA said there was a need for strong DUP representation at all levels to deliver for the people of Ulster.
He was speaking at the annual meeting of the party's Mid-Ulster Branch in Desertmartin Orange Hall.
The party chairman said he was delighted to welcome Lord Morrow to speak and carry out the election of officers.
Lord Morrow thanked the Association for the invitation to speak and commented on the recent Council and European elections.
He congratulated those that stood in the recent council elections and commended the efforts of all those who won a seat as well as those who didn't for their continued support for the Democratic Unionist Party.
Lord Morrow made it clear that there was a need strong DUP representation at all levels, working hard together as a united team and family, to deliver for the people of Northern Ireland.
Outgoing Chairman of the Mid Ulster DUP Branch, Cllr Paul McLean thanked everyone for their support over the previous year and declared all positions vacant.
The officers are as follows: Chairman: Paul McLean; Vice Chairman: Ross Mitchell
Secretary: Keith Buchanan; Treasurer: Wesley Brown; Press Officer: Ian McCrea MLA; Chaplain: Sam McCartney; Assistant Secretary: Lisa Brown; Assistant Treasurer: Gary Harkness
Executive Members: Keith Buchanan, Gary Harkness, Lisa McLean, Paul McLean,
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Beijing Motor Show: Lexus IS facelift image
Lexus has brought a mildly refreshed look for its IS premium midsize sedan to the ongoing Beijing auto show in China.
The current generation of the IS sedan was introduced in 2013 and it proved to be quite a popular model in Lexus's premium line-up. Therefore, the brand decided that there is no need for major changes in model's look and kept the essence of its exterior design almost intact. However, the entire front fascia has been slightly updated, highlighted by the restyled headlamps, larger air intakes in the front bumper and an evolution of Lexus' spindle grille, which now folds back at a higher point, changing its upper and lower proportions. Changes to the rear are noticeable through a more pronounced "L"-shaped LED light guides that are now triple layered, a rectangular chrome exhaust tips and new design for the standard 10-spoke 17-inch wheels.
Inside, the only major change is to be seen on the model's multimedia display screen that has grown from 7 inches to 10.3 inches, while other minor adjustments include new cup holders, a new larger leather-wrapped palm rest with stitching for the RTI and new markings on the in-dash analogue clock.
The IS facelift engine line-up will remain unchanged with three offerings. The rear-wheel-drive 200t version is powered by the recently-added 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged inline-4, which comes mated to a 8-speed automatic transmission. This unit, first introduced on the NX crossover, develops 245 hp kW at 5,800 rpm and 350 Nm of torque between 1,650 and 4,400 rpm. There are also the IS 300 and IS 350 versions, with F Sport trim available on all.


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So to help with that, I provided some helpful husbands with unlimited amounts of alcohol and all they could eat meat. The result is enlightenment for all of us.
You know your guys aren't going to tell you the truth. You know you are not asking for the truth. By you asking, you know you could stand to lose a few.
Girls, we know you love your mom and dad. That's beautiful. But on a Sunday, your guy wants to let out his gut and relax a little with the wife and kids in the comfort of his own home. Remember that movie Any Given Sunday? It wasn't about dinner at the in-laws'. Get his input about weekend plans with the parents.
Sure he may look at you like he did when you were 20, and even though he will never tell you to stop dressing that age, don't you notice how he distracts you away from Abercrombie every time you try to go in?
...when you tell me stories, but I stop hearing you after two minutes, and that's generous. Your husband never wants to hear, "I have to tell you what Susie did at lunch today." He will never care what Susie did. Talk behind Susie's back with your other friends.
Your guy doesn't want you breaking the bank, but he does appreciate the effort you make to look pretty. You can buy new things — just don't tell them about every purchase. While they appreciate the effort you make in hiding your shopping packages, husbands know you keep them in the car until they leave.
One comment heard time and time again. Wives, initiate. Husbands want to know that you want to have a go at it. They don't want to feel like they are pressuring you every time. Do surprise them every now and then. They want you to attack. Maybe they want you to call them and say, "What are you wearing?"
Husbands are terrible at asking for directions when they are lost. Always! What they want to say, "Be my GPS in the bedroom."
Women, we know we can hash things out with our guys throughout a full marathon of Real Housewives. Husbands have no desire to do this. They will give you the "sorry" just to shut you up and move on.
Men really do acknowledge that we are better than them in a lot of areas. We can do a million things at once, while they can't remember the right kind of waffles to get. Ladies, try not pointing it out every time. The men are starting to feel very insecure.
Husbands need to have time alone. Sometimes wives confuse their being at work with alone time. They need to unwind too and let loose with their guy friends.
So you see? Husbands can be pretty reasonable. And be honest, sometimes wouldn't you rather watch eight straight hours of Jersey Housewives than talk things out?
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Demographic and clinical features of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome of different settings: A gender comparison – Source: Gender Medicine, Apr 2011
By Winfried Hauser, MD, et al.
Background: Well-established gender differences in the clinical picture of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) have been suggested.
However, studies on gender differences in demographic and clinical features of FMS have contradictory results. Their significance is limited by the small number of patients included and selection bias of single settings.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare demographic characteristics (age, family status) and clinical variables (duration of chronic pain and FMS diagnosis, tender point count, number of pain sites, and somatic and depressive symptoms) of male and female patients in different settings (general population, FMS self-help organization, and different clinical settings).
Methods: FMS was diagnosed according to survey criteria in the general population and in the self-help organization setting and by 1990 criteria of the American College of Rheumatology in the clinical settings.
Tender point examination was performed according to the manual tender point survey protocol in clinical settings. Somatic and depressive symptoms were assessed by validated questionnaires.
Results: A total of 1,023 patients (885 female, 138 male) were included in the analysis.
• Compared with male participants, female participants reported a longer duration of chronic widespread pain (P = 0.009) and time since FMS diagnosis (P = 0.05), and they had a higher tender point count (P = 0.04).
• There were no gender differences in age, family status, number of pain sites, or somatic and depressive symptoms.
Conclusions: We found no relevant gender differences in the clinical picture of FMS.
The assumption of well-established gender differences in the clinical picture of FMS could not be supported.
Source: Gender Medicine, Apr 2011:116-25. PMID: 21536230, by Häuser W, Kühn-Becker H, von Wilmoswky H, Settan M, Brähler E, Petzke F. Department of Internal Medicine I (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases and Psychosomatic Medicine), Klinikum Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken; Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Technische Universität München, München; Pain Medicine Practice, Zweibrücken, Germany. [firstname.lastname@example.com]


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Dumb and Dumber: the Law of Unintended Consequences
British politicians tend to get worked up about the European Court of Human Rights, and not without reason as it seems to prevent the UK from deporting terrorists, rapists, paedophiles and others because it would infringe on their human rights. Somehow, it never seems to prevent other countries doing the same thing.
However, less attention is given to the European Court of Justice. If the European Court of Human Rights is dumb (and, according the the recently retired Lord Chief Justice, has exceeded its powers and at least one other judge agrees), the European Court of Justice is dumber. The witless office-holders of this intellectually and morally bankrupt organisation have issued a series of judgements which have demonstrated an inability to foresee the consequences of their decisions.
In March 2011, in the Test-Achats case, the ECJ determined that gender-based pricing of annuities was illegal. Because, on average, women live longer than men, men had previously got a rather better annuity than women. Very nice for women, but does it really make sense? On the other hand, the ECJ has also decreed that gender-discrimination is also unacceptable in the insurance industry. Women are safer drivers than men (sorry, guys, it's a fact) so they used to get cheaper insurance. Not any longer, thanks to the ECJ.
The most worrying case I know about is the recent decision by the ECJ to allow individuals to seek the removal of search engine results to pages which embarrass them under a 'right to be forgotten' rule. Google and others are supposed to self-regulate this law, which is possibly the most worrying aspect. Not only does the law apply to non-libelous statements, but decisions are made behind closed doors. The person whose web page is not longer searchable in the EU does not know why this has happened, has no representation and no way to appeal the decision – except, I suppose, by going to the ECJ! Robert Peston, the respected BBC journalist has recently fallen foul of this ruling as is reported on the BBC website. This is a sinister and pernicious piece of law-making which destroys freedom of speech at one stroke. Many fraudsters, sex offenders, despots and thugs will now be able to sleep easy in their beds.


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The Risk Management Coordinator is responsible for the activities of UCSF Medical Center which support the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and promotes high-quality patient care, compliance with UCSF Medical Center policies, patient safety, and patient and family services and care.
The Risk Management Coordinator works independently and in collaboration with the Risk Management Staff, other medical center staff and physician leaders. A crucial part of the Coordinator's job is the development of close, strategic and collaborative relationships across the institution. The Coordinator provides risk advice in a variety of areas, including consent, mandatory reporting, patient/family/visitor behavior, threat management, medication management, adverse event management, patient complaints and grievances, Medical and Nursing Board complaints, privacy and confidentiality, surgical complications, disclosure of adverse events, discharge and discontinuation of care, elopement and AMA, media requests, policies and procedure, to name a few. The incumbent will guide physicians to reduce the risk of harm to patients by assisting them in the development of retrospective reviews following an adverse event or claim, project managing or problem solving.
The Coordinator performs detailed technical and risk data analysis, chart review and summary, data collection and data entry into and extraction of data and reports from the UC System Wide Claims Management data base, iVOS, Risk Management Office databases and UC System Wide Claim Analysis data base, CRICO.
The Coordinator identifies potential problems with the care related to adverse events and liability claims. The Coordinator tracks and develops reports related to the Risk Management Consultations (which have increased by 400% in the last 5 years).
The Coordinator independently works with outside counsel on professional liability claims to research and respond to discovery requests, deposition management, trial preparation and strategy. The Coordinator manages subpoenas received by Risk Management related to depositions of UCSF physicians and staff. The incumbent will advocate for the physician related to the deposition, provide deposition preparation counseling of physicians and manage the conduct of outside counsel who wish to contact our physicians or employees or subpoena them for deposition or trial.
The Risk Management Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Manager and Executive Director with oversight of the professional liability program for UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, including all ambulatory practices, Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute and the School of Dentistry.
The Coordinator's assignment includes departments and projects with significant clinical complexity and/or organizational scope. The Coordinator demonstrates knowledge of professional liability standards of care for all practitioners (nursing, physician, social, etc.) and other laws and regulations, including but not limited to, Joint Commission Standards, The Medicare Conditions of Participation, Title 22 and other California laws and regulations. The incumbent will demonstrate basic knowledge and the ability to research global issues and provide risk advice accordingly in cooperation with other Risk Management Staff.
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The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.
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September 27, 2006: Sports
Something to prove
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For three seasons, linebacker Luke Steckel '07 has been part of Princeton football's supporting cast, practicing, lifting weights, and watching game films with relatively little to show for the work — six tackles in eight games played. His highlight last season came on special teams when he recovered a blocked extra point against Penn. But even in that moment, the spotlight shifted away as he pitched the ball to Jay McCareins '06, who raced to the opposite end zone for two points.
While Princeton's defense led the Ivy League, allowing just over 16 points per game, Steckel's opportunities to contribute on Saturdays were limited. "I'm a competitor," Steckel said. "I always want to play, so it was frustrating at times. But the opportunity to learn from linebacker classes like the ones from the last two years was such a valuable experience. ... I wouldn't trade those experiences for anything because they really showed me what it means to be a linebacker at Princeton."
This year, as Steckel moves into the starting lineup, he will have to be more than just a linebacker. His peers elected him co-captain, designating him to lead a defense with five other new starters. "We all feel like we have something to prove," Steckel said.
The Tigers, as a team, have something to prove as well. Despite tying for second place in the Ivy standings last year with a 7–3 record, Princeton was listed in the second tier of this season's media poll, ranked sixth, ahead of also-rans Dartmouth and Columbia.
"I've talked to our team about earning respect," head coach Roger Hughes said at the team's media day Sept. 1, "and the way you do that is by going out and making the plays to earn respect. We need to make sure that we do the same things we did last year."
If preseason forecasts hold true, this Ivy season could be defined by parity. Four teams — Harvard, Penn, Brown, and Yale — received first-place votes in the media poll. Harvard, with running back Clifton Dawson eyeing his fourth 1,000-yard season, has emerged as the Ivy favorite. Penn and Yale each return significant numbers of starters, and Brown, despite losing running back Nick Hartigan, has enough talent to remain promising. Cornell, which won its last three games to finish 6–4 last year, could be a contender as well. The Big Red is led by a veteran offensive line — typically a harbinger of success in the league — with an all-Ivy tailback, Luke Siwula, to run behind it.
Hughes agreed that the Ivy title chase is wide open and said that the Tigers plan to be part of it. Princeton has some strengths of its own, beginning with the offense's co-captain, Jeff Terrell '07, a resourceful, mobile, and durable quarterback who threw for 172 yards per game last year and completed nearly 55 percent of his passes. Behind Terrell, the Tigers' backfield returns a solid duo in running backs Rob Toresco '08 and Cleo Kirkland '07. Neither has breakaway speed, but the two runners combined for more than 1,000 yards on the ground last year. Toresco, the fullback, carried a tailback's share of the load, gaining 611 yards and catching 28 passes as well.
At wide receiver, Brendan Circle '06 should be a top target, along with Brian Brigham '07 and Brian Shields '07. Sophomore receivers Will Thanheiser and Adam Berry also figure to play a role in the offense, particularly on deep routes.
Hughes wants the offense to control the ball and avoid turnovers that would put added pressure on an inexperienced defense. To achieve those goals, the Tigers will need fast improvement from an offensive line that has five new starters, including a former tight end at tackle (Brendan Swisher '08) and a former defensive lineman at center (Brett Barrie '07). Hughes spent the preseason adding rollout and play-action pass plays to take some pressure off the linemen, at least in the season's early games.
On defense, returning starters include nose tackle Jake Marshall '07, cornerback J.J. Artis '07, and strong safety Tim Strickland '07, who has started every game in his college career. Strickland emerged as a star late last season when he intercepted four passes in the final four games.
At least six players are likely to see time at linebacker — Steckel, Brig Walker '07, Jon Stem '08, Doori Song '08, Tim Boardman '08, and Scott Britton '10. In addition to rotating linebackers, defensive coordinator Steve Verbit plans to use more substitutes in the defensive backfield, adjusting personnel to respond to game situations and keep players fresh. "You'll see guys running on and off the field this year," Verbit joked. "It's going to look like a track meet, [with] guys handing off batons to one another."
The relay should be reaching full stride by the time the Tigers open their Ivy season at Columbia Sept. 30, and Steckel is excited to be part of it. "We know that there's a lot of work to be done before we can compete for an Ivy League championship," the co-captain said, "but that's the goal. That's what we're working toward. Hopefully, by the end of the season, we're in the thick of things."
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Sept. 30 at Columbia 1:30 p.m.
Last season's Lions were overmatched in the Ivy League, posting an 0–7 record and losing by an average of more than 32 points.
Oct. 13 BROWN 7 p.m.
Against the defending Ivy champs, Princeton will turn on the stadium lights for the first Friday night game in league history, televised on ESPNU.
Oct. 21 HARVARD noon
Crimson tailback Clifton Dawson entered the season 1,008 yards shy of the Ivy record for career rushing yards, set by Cornell's Ed Marinaro in 1971.
Oct. 28 at Cornell 1 p.m.
Coach Jim Knowles wants to balance the Big Red's formidable running attack with more drop-back pass plays this year.
Nov. 4 PENN 1 p.m.
After snapping a nine-year losing streak against Penn in 2005, the Tigers will try for their first win over the Quakers at Princeton Stadium.
Nov. 11 at Yale 12:30 p.m.
Princeton's seniors are 0–3 against Yale; the Bulldogs' comeback win last year crippled the Tigers' Ivy championship hopes.
Nov. 18 DARTMOUTH 1 p.m.
After a surprising opening-day win over Colgate last year, the Big Green lost four games in a row and finished the season 2–8.
Backup quarterbacks BILL FORAN '08 and KENNY GUNTER '10 could play valuable roles on special teams, according to head coach Roger Hughes. Gunter blocked a punt in the Tigers' preseason scrimmage against Yale, and Foran was effective as a kick returner and a defender on kickoffs. Foran, a Princeton track standout who has run the 100-yard dash in 10.67 seconds, is the football team's fastest player.
All-Ivy punter COLIN McDONOUGH '07 will return to his starting role, and CONNER LOUDEN '09 likely will be the Tigers' placekicker. Louden has the range to split the uprights from 45 yards out, but he will be hard-pressed to match the accuracy of his predecessor, Derek Javarone '06, who converted 16 field goals on 18 attempts in 2005.
Strong safety TIM STRICKLAND '07 said that the Princeton defense has plenty of athleticism, but to match last season's success, players will need to communicate and concentrate on being in position on every play. "Your athleticism can make up for being in the wrong place sometimes," Strickland said, "but if you're in the right place, that will make [the defense] more consistent."
With few experienced upperclassmen on the offensive line, freshmen MARK PASKI and J.P. MAKRAI could challenge for starting positions, according to offensive coordinator Dave Rackovan.
Quarterback JEFF TERRELL '07 said he would be looking for redemption when the Tigers travel to New Haven Nov. 11. After throwing two touchdowns to put Princeton on top against Yale last year, Terrell tossed five interceptions, allowing the Bulldogs to start the comeback that led to a 21–14 victory. According to Hughes, the Yale game has been on the minds of many returning players. "They're still upset about it," he said. "And hopefully, that's been a driving force in how they worked this summer and what they're going to do this season."
By B.T.
Former MEN'S BASKETBALL standout Mason Rocca '00, center, scored a team-high 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Italy in the round of 16 at the FIBA World Championships in Saitama, Japan, Aug. 26. The Italians lost to Lithuania, 71–68. Rocca, who stars for Carpisa Napoli in Italy's top professional league, averaged six points and five rebounds in six tournament games.
Two teammates from the WOMEN'S CREW national champion varsity eight faced off as opponents at the 2006 World Rowing Championships in Eton, England, Aug. 27. Caroline Lind '06 won gold with the U.S. women's eight, while Adrienne Morin '06 and the Canadian crew placed fifth. MEN'S CREW alumnus Steve Coppola '06 earned a bronze medal with the U.S. men's eight. Two other alumni reached their event finals: Lia Pernell '03 of the U.S. women's four (sixth place), and Jesse Karmazin '07 of the U.S. adaptive four with coxswain (fifth place).
MEN'S LACROSSE alumni Ryan Boyle '04, Christian Cook '98, Matt Striebel '01, and Trevor Tierney '01 helped the U.S. national team to a 5–0 record in round-robin play at the 2006 World Lacrosse Championships in London, Ontario, but the Americans fell to host Canada in the tournament final July 22.
MEN'S GOLF alumnus Jason Gerken '06 shot rounds of 81 and 73 at the U.S. Amateur in Chaska, Minn., Aug. 21 and 22, but did not qualify for the match-play draw.
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Dennis Norman '01 was the lone Princeton FOOTBALL alumnus to earn an NFL roster spot at the start of the season. Zak Keasey '05 joined the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad, and Jon Dekker '06 will be a practice player for the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Zodiac Sign Taurus
© 2000, 2012 Curtis Manwaring
Taurus - Apr 21 - May 20: the bull. Keyword: "I Have". Taurus is solid in nature and is symbolic of the fertility of spring brought into fruition/conception (whereas Aries symbolizes the seed). It symbolizes foundations; the neck is the foundation for the head, but it is also symbolic of holdings of property and objects which have permanence. The solid quality is not necessarily in the material sense, but describes someone or something that is able to continue at length with a project without easily quitting. Solidity is persistence. By the medieval era the element of earth was ascribed to Taurus. Earth is cool and dry which describes the placid nature these natives are said too have.
In relation to the sign of Aries, which has to do with expression and awareness, Taurus is about the awareness of other things outside the self for the first time, introducing the idea of object permanence, and as a result, is a producer of wealth. It is interesting in this regard that the Moon is exalted in this place and that it is associated with Plato's "Other". The Moon also has a lot to do with fortune. Valens says, "Those born in this zoidion will be good, versed in a handicraft, hard-working, good at preserving things, pleasure loving, music loving, generous, while some of them will be husbandmen, planters, builders" [1]. The ancients say that Taurus has these qualities because it has adopted Venus as its house steward. The other signs adopt planets in the same manner.
If Taurus has the times for fortune, particularly if this happens to be the 11th sign counting from the lot of fortune and Venus or the Moon is present or the benefics cast their rays into this sign without the rays of the malefics impeding, it represents a time of increasing wealth, the accumulation of property or land and a time of erecting buildings and dwellings. This effect is the least noticible if this sign happens to be cadent (3rd, 9th, 6th or 12th house). In such cases one may be involved in charities for the benefit of others such as the Peace Corps. If Taurus is the 9th sign with Venus present, it indicates rites of purification (according to Valens) and priestly duties in the church or synagogs and the observance of religious rituals.
If Taurus is afflicted with the rays of the malefics without the testimony of the benefics, when it has the times for fortune it can indicate health troubles with the neck and throat and voice (larnyx). This is all the more likely if this place happens to be the 6th or 8th sign counting from the lot of fortune.
More information on each of the planets in Taurus:
1. Vettius Valens, The Anthology, Book 1, pg 9. Translated by Robert Schmidt.


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Toll-Free Helpline Assists Hurricane-Devastated Seniors, Their Families
Nov 07, 2012, 11:03 ET from Emeritus Senior Living
SEATTLE, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When Hurricane Sandy left Gail Goldstein shivering alone in her townhouse without power, the 72-year-old tried to warm herself by igniting her gas stove. She fell ill from the carbon monoxide.
"That's when I knew that even though she had been saying she was all right despite the hurricane, she couldn't stay in her home by herself," said her daughter Sylvia Kurinsky, 44, who lives in Seattle, Wash, three thousand miles from Goldstein's home in Ocean Township, N.J. At that distance, there wasn't much Kurinsky could do. Her sister resides in Manhattan, but the storm trapped her there, so she was also unable to help.
Kurinsky contacted Emeritus Senior Living, which has established a toll-free Hurricane Sandy helpline specially designed to assist seniors and their families in coping with the storm's aftermath. Emeritus staff drove an hour and a half to Goldstein's home, picked her up and brought her to one of their senior living communities. "It was wonderful," Goldstein said of having heat, hot meals and a warm place to stay after a long time in the cold and dark. That experience, she said, "was terrible, just terrible."
The helpline, 1-888-527-5135, is a free service offered to families nationwide who are concerned about senior loved ones in hurricane-affected areas of New Jersey and New York. Emeritus which is the nation's largest assisted living provider, operates 24 senior living communities in the two states. It has assigned the Emeritus Safety NET (Nurse Emergency Team) to work in New Jersey and New York, directly assisting seniors suffering in the storm's wake. The Emeritus Safety NET is comprised of eight registered nurses, other specialists and support staff.
By calling the helpline, families can ask that the Emeritus Safety NET contact senior loved ones and assist them in finding a safe living environment. They can also ask questions and obtain advice, resources and referrals on the many issues that are arising for seniors and their families in Sandy's aftermath. The team is coordinating with area health departments, emergency management agencies, the American Red Cross and other organizations.
Since shortly after the storm, the Emeritus Safety NET has been assisting seniors isolated in their homes and who are at shelters. Even before formally setting up the national helpline, Emeritus had fielded over a thousand phone calls from the public and provided direct assistance to dozens of seniors.
"The impact of the hurricane has been especially severe for seniors, because losing their home, being evacuated, or going without power is much harder for them," said Michele Hughes, vice president of operations for Emeritus in the northeastern U.S. "The shelters are doing a wonderful job, but they are not equipped to care for seniors who need assistance with personal hygiene. The general public shelters are not set up to care for those on oxygen for extended periods of time and many seniors may have left their medications behind or can't obtain refills. A number of seniors still in their homes rely on health aides who are not able to come in the wake of Sandy."
Numerous seniors have gone to live, at least temporarily, with their adult children, which can present serious issues.
"Their children may not have experience in caring for a senior and they haven't planned for it," Hughes said. "In the rush to evacuate, their parents may have left important paperwork behind, such as identification, financial documents, and other crucial items. Their parents may also be experiencing anxiety from having to leave their longtime home. The helpline and our Emeritus Safety NET on-the-ground team are designed to assist seniors and their families with the myriad important challenges that are emerging."
For seniors needing a place to live, either temporarily or on a longer-term basis, the Emeritus Safety NET will assist in finding a suitable place, whether at an Emeritus Senior Living community or elsewhere, if it better suits their needs. Emeritus is offering a short-stay program with special rates to seniors affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Emeritus communities provide a range of services from retirement and assisted living to memory care.
"As the nation's largest assisted living provider, we seek to be a resource to families and the public as a whole," Hughes said. "Establishing the helpline reflects our principle of 'safely somewhere,' which means we do the most we can to ensure that each senior is residing in a safe environment that meets his or her needs."
More details on the helpline as well as links to additional resources in New Jersey and New York, tips on senior care, and related information are available at www.Emeritus.com/help.
About Emeritus Senior Living
Emeritus Senior Living is the nation's largest memory care and assisted living provider, with the ability to serve nearly 50,000 residents. More than 28,000 employees support more than 470 communities throughout 44 states coast to coast. Emeritus offers the spectrum of senior residential choices, care options and life enrichment programs that fulfill individual needs and promote purposeful living throughout the aging process. Its experts provide insights on senior living, care, wellness, brain health, caregiving and family topics at www.Emeritus.com, which also offers details on the organization's services. Emeritus is based in Seattle, Wash.; its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC.
CONTACT: Audrey Knoth / Scott McCaskey, (757) 625-2518
SOURCE Emeritus Senior Living


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By Ogova Ondego
Published June 18, 2016
He not only uses Facebook, Twitter and Google-plus, but he also has a website and two e-mail addresses. What is more; he can be reached via WhatsApp on his smartphone. Which business executive could we be describing here?
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Robin Okeyo Mbera is a sculptor or an artist who shapes material such as wood, stone or marble into three-dimensional works of art. And, unlike most artists, Mbera is based not in the Nairobi metropolis, but in rural western Kenya in East Africa.
So what is special about him?
He isn't a typical African artist. That is what sets him apart.
"I have been sculpting semi-professionally since 2006, and professionally since 2008," he says as he introduces himself before saying that samples of his work are on his website; robinmbera.co.ke/.
Not wishing to let him off the hook that easily, I tell him it is better for him to talk to me in person; that I will look up other information on his website late.
Alright, he obliges.
What is his favourite medium?
"I have a preference for granite but I also use Kisii soapstone, basalt, quartz, sandstone, limestone," he says."I also work with wood, scrap metal and other semi-precious stones like Jasper, Agate, Ruby, and Amethyst."
What themes does he address in his work?
"Abstract themes using objects and animals," he says
As if guessing my next question, he describes his style as 'semi-abstract'.
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"Beyond sculpting, I also train artisans on soapstone mining and excavation," he says.
"If you want to contact me," he says as I take a look at my vibrating cellphone, "you can send me an e-mail, leave a message on my website, text or call me. Thanks for stopping by."
But I am not easily dismissed that way. I must get my story. I owe it to my readers. Only after getting the story will I leave.
Unable to shake off the stubborn writer, Robin Okeyo Mbera tells me he was born in Kisii almost 34 years ago.
"I joined Design Power Consultants (DEPCONS) in 2000. Here, I worked as Craft Model Designer," he says. "I enjoyed spending time under the apprenticeship of Elikana O Ongesa, President of the Pan-African Association of Visual Artists (PAVA)."
Twelve years later, Mbera says he enrolled at African institute For Culture and Development Studies (AFRICUDS) to study Fine Art, Stone Carving, Wood, Painting, Printmaking, Fashion, Photography and Ceramics."
He says he is currently working on commissioned sculptures in his studio, MberArt Studio, in Tabaka, Kisii County, besides researching on stone and rocks."
He says the research has "has been instrumental in introducing me to modern ways of carving stone, i.e. swapping traditional hand tools for modern power tools."
By constantly upgrading his artistic skills, Mbera says he is now a "skilled studio manager and effective with exhibition planning."
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He says his work can be found in collections in Kenya, France, Canada, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, China, USA, Burkina Faso and the United Kingdom among many other places on earth.
I ask the artist who says he has been working independently since 2012 what the secret to getting where he is today is.
"Patience, humility, hard work and ability to interact with people from all walks of life," he says without much effort.
Does he have a family of his own?
"I am engaged to a beautiful woman from eastern Kenya," he says.


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I just started thinking about Gods, specifically their "life cycle". Not in a religious sense, necessarily, but rather as a way of considering their overall existence relative to us and the Universe they said to control. This probably sounds really confusing, so I'll get down to it. Basically, I have two theories regarding the life cycle of gods:
(these assume that gods are living being that possess or gained power in some manner to be considered gods, rather than personifications or manifestations of powers/forces)
1)Enlightenment: Gods (at least in name) come into existence when someone achieves such a high level of magical power that they are able to progress to the "next stage" of enlightenment and begin influencing the world around them and prolonging their life indefinitely. They form a religion and attract worshipers, which further increases their power, until they are finally killed, at which point their power vanishes.
2)Inheritance: The actual power of a god cannot be created, destroyed, or duplicated as it is a force of the Universe. As such, if one were to "kill" a god, they would inherit the powers they held and essentially take that god's place until they are killed. Worship of them has no real effect as they maintain the same level of power at all times, religion exists solely to explain the god's reasons for acting as it does.
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Did Mike Shanahan Get Shanahaned? (Video)
Mike Shanahan has made a name for himself around NFL circles for his tendency to "ice kickers." He has done it on several occasions before, and the league has even had to insert a rule to disallow coaches from calling two consecutive timeouts before kick attempts because of him. So it was interesting to see […]


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Thomas Dredge b1774 Warminster Wiltshire
Looking for any one with connections to Thomas Dredge born Warminster @1774, baptised 6th Sept 1775. Thomas was noted as a Greenwich pensioner on his death certificate, and on an article in a local newspaper it was noted he was one of a few surviving seamen that served on Lord Howe's vessels. Next step would be to see if any pension records survive mentioning which vessel he served on during the 1st June 1794 Conflict. Has any one already done this? or does anyone have any further information on Thomas?


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XiStrat (aka 'Extended Strategy') is in particular about turn-based, networked multiplayer, non-cooperative, zero-sum, abstract strategy board games (e.g., Chess, Go, Reversi variants, etc.) on 3D-visualized polyhedra and contains a server, client GUI, autoplayer engine, utilities, and documentation. Related recreational modern mathematics (single agent, cellular automata, graph/group/complexity/knot theory, discrete geometry, algebra, combinatorics, and mathematical physics) is also dealt with.
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Release Notes: New graphs were added, including a Costa discrete minimal surface, sporadic Mathieu M(24), Klein's quartic L2(7), S(5), and A(6). The documentation was changed to MathML and contains links to the underlying mathematics (representations, modules, ring, invariants, groups of Lie type, second cohomology). The construction of a Schur cover of holonomy groups, morphing, and 2-body systems were implemented. Java generics, J3DBuffer, and procedural 3D texture with Perlin noise are now used.
Release Notes: A demo applet prototype has been implemented, and the investigation of generalized Rubik game variants (rubicon group treatment M12 etc.) has been started. Besides a Go variant (with random engine), the 'vector' groups (for single figure A), a Penrose quasicrystal (using the inflation/deflation algorithm), and several new graph examples have been added. Also included are a general treatment of so called torus knots (Jones polynomial), the iterative deepening feature in the Chess variant engine, and many general bugfixes.
Release Notes: General noncommutative geometry aspects have been investigated, and the boundary treatment is partly improved now. There is an updated bibliography, GUI optional 3D mirror views, basic transposition hash tables with best-first move ordering, and some compatibility fixes to the autoplayer engine for recent gcj.
Release Notes: New features like saving a position, figure 'F' (asymmetric), characteristic polynomial computation for a graph and its dual, group theory about chess figure movements, autoplayer chess engine with alpha-beta and speedups, and a probabilistic naive coloring procedure have been added. Some documentation fixes and updates, use of JavaDoc, and a new homepage design have also taken place.
Release Notes: Some (lattice) group theory investigation using GAP software has been undertaken. One can now load and replay games.
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