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OK, this may be extreme, but we gotta save this year and plan for the future at the same time. So move Masset into the rotation and move Buehrle to closer, with Thornton as the seventh-inning man and Jenks as the eighth man. Worked for the Braves with Smoltz, so think it will be good. Buehrle is competitive enough to not let anyone beat him for 1 inning. There, Sox will be back in the Series this year and next with these moves! --Litz, Carrolton, Texas
Presto! Sorry, not so fast. Buehrle has been a starter his entire career and remains one of the best. He doesn't have a trick or dominant pitch that is needed to close.
Mark, since you , here's the opinion of one life-long-but-Minnesota-based Sox fan on Bremer and Blyleven: I find them to be competent but blandwhich makes them fairly easy to take for those of us who aren't diehard Twins fans. While they can be appropriately enthusiastic when the home team does something notable and rarely criticize Twins players or management, they are far from the obnoxious homers who see genius in every Twins success and conspiracy in every failure. All in all, I'd give them a C+. --Mike M., Plymouth, Minn.
For Jeremy, Twins Fan. Bert and buddy are the worst I have ever heard. I cringe when I know I have to listen to them on the dish. In fact, I have started to put hard rock on the radio rather then listen to them. What is worse, they do not even know how to pronounce Chicago correctly. --George Sullivan, Tucson, Ariz.
As for the Twins announcers, I have the Extra Innings package and the only guys worse than Hawk and DJ are the Twins. I feel like I'm watching the G-rated version of Fargo with a lot of Sox errors. --Michael Johnson, Greensboro, N.C.
Ok, people have had their say. Bring back Ted Robinson to the Twins.
What is with all this negativity that you are putting in this mailbag? Baseball is a game of averages and when they start hitting and pitching, we're going to win a lot more ballgames. --Tim K., Schaumburg
Tim, I try to let everyone ask questions pertaining to the Sox, and there's a lot of understandable frustration out there.
I don't know why everyone is down on this White Sox team. They are only 9½ games back of Cleveland. Look how our team has performed this year and we are still in contention. If they start hitting they can come back and win this division. Do you like their chances to come back and make the playoffs? --Adam, Chicago
I can see a comeback but the playoffs are unlikely. The wild card presents an interesting opportunity, but the AL is very deep.
How good would Willie Harris look in the leadoff spot now? The kid was a team player and had a great attitude, playing or on the bench. He deserved better from the White Sox. --Lenny Ostrowski, Ottawa, Ill.
Willie would look great in a Sox uniform now, especially with Ozuna out and Willie's ability to play the outfield and infield and provide sorely needed speed. Unfortunately, he didn't hit well enough to stay with the Sox but he has a lot of former teammates who are happy for him.
Mark: I have no suggestions to fix the 2007 White Sox, but I do for the 2008 model using this 5 step method: 1) Sox need to turn down Uribe's option and sign free agent-to-be David Eckstein to replace him; 2) Sox need to let Jermaine Dye walk, but bring back free agent-to-be Aaron Rowand to replace him; 3) Josh Fields is ready and needs to play everyday, and trade Crede for prospects; 4) Match whatever offer Mark Buerhle gets, then trade Jon Garland for prospects to offset the financial hit; and 5) No more ex-Cubs for the bullpen! Leave the Billy Goat on the north side where he belongs. --Jack J. Lucas, Mission Viejo, Calif.
I'm living in the heart of "Twins Territory" and am going crazy watching my Sox fail so badly this year. Do you think that our downfall has anything to do with the Thome-for-Rowand trade? I feel that that trade changed the climate of the team back to a home run hitting club instead of a grinding team. --Brett, Plymouth, Minn.
I read that the Sox almost pulled the trigger over the winter on a deal sending Mike McDougal to the Phillies for Aaron Rowand. Would they still do this trade? Can we please pull the trigger on it really fast? I still can't believe we have McDougal for another 2.5 years at $2 million a year. --Andrew Hartnett, St. Louis
The Sox definitely need a leadoff hitter with a track record of health and success. The Thome trade was fine for both sides. Aaron did hit into a lot of double plays in 2006 but he provided a spark that was missing at times in the second half.
I don't think the Phillies would trade Rowand at this point unless they received quality relief help. Philadelphia GM Pat Gillick is no dummy.
Mark, hopefully Joe Crede knows that in the hearts of White Sox fans, he is an immortal after his part in the 2005 season. Can you let him know we want him to heal up, return and remain a White Sox for the balance of his career? You just don't get that many stellar, World Series champion third basemen in one lifetime of Sox watching. --John Browning, Flemington, N.J.
I have a suggestion for White Sox management. First, it is a psychological problem when an entire team of good hitters goes on a record-breaking slump. I know this suggestion works because I have seen it work in a friend. The Sox need a sports hypnotist to individually adjust each hitter's confidence. There is little if any hope that they will find their own way out of this funk by themselves. Your thoughts? Garey, Urbana, Va.
Maybe a parent-teacher conference.
Seriously, some teams have hired sports psychologists to help their players. I think it's up to the individual. There's plenty of frustration but the confidence hasn't wavered to the degree where professional help is needed.
Hi Mark. For the first time, I can honestly say I wouldn't want your job. I was born and bred on the South Side and despite living 800 miles away since 2000, have managed to make at least one trip to Comiskey/The Cell a year since 1983 and watching almost every game on satellite. But after watching the debacle against the Yankees, you couldn't pay me to watch this team anymore. For the first time I can remember, they are just excruciating to watch. Don't get me wrong, there have been plenty of bad White Sox teams over the years, but this team was supposed to be a World Series contender. In your career have you ever seen a team with so much talent COLLECTIVELY underachieve for so long? --Joe Dennis, Athens, Ga.
At least you have the Georgia Bulldogs to look forward to. Yes, the lack of hitting has been baffling, and it's to the point of overanalyzing. I've never seen a group of proven hitters struggle for this long.
You have got to question Ozzie's judgment for his first major league appearance against A-Rod with the bases loaded. What was he thinking? --Brian McDonald, Albuquerque
Why is it that the top Minneapolis sportscasters say Ozzie is on his way out, that Kenny Williams wants him gone, that only Reinsdorf wants to keep Ozzie? Is this true? Thanks. --Duane Smith, Long Prairie, Minn.
Mark, is it just me or are you an unabashed Ozzie-backer? Or is it that you agree with his statement that there is no such thing as a great manager? As far as I'm concerned a manager can right the ship from the bench by pulling the right strings and yes, it falls on the players but the manager has to accept the blame as well. Fire Ozzie Now! Thanks. --Denis, Chicago
A: Sorry Denis. I'm really a Pete Carroll-backer.
Bukvich pitched in the majors with Kansas City and Texas before joining the Sox.
Kenny has repeatedly lent his support and confidence in Ozzie, echoing what the chairman told Ozzie in a telephone conversation on June 2.
I believe that there are great managers. Bobby Cox manages as if he has one extra player than the opposing manager, and it usually shows in the late innings. There's usually one inning of decision that a manager has to make involving a starting pitcher, and Tony La Russa is as good as anyone in making the right decision in that department.
But a manager can only do so much with personnel.
Mark, the on-field performance of the Sox is tiresome. They peaked in 2005 and appear to be backsliding into oblivion. Isn't it time for Kenny to "blow up" this team and build for the future? --JL, Santa Rosa, Calif.
How did this team get so boring? I think Williams had an opportunity to get rid of several aging players who had over-productive seasons in 2005. This isn't hindsightthe history of baseball is littered with teams like the Sox. --Steve, Burlington, Vt.
I'd like to ask for an assessment of the Kenny Williams era so far. The benchmarks would be: 1) Sox success in getting into playoffs; 2) trades affecting on-field roster; 3) state of the farm system; 4) competency/impact, if any, of manager; and 5) Outlook for future of team. --Terry Tyrpin, Schaumburg
Do you think the White Sox will "go young" at the end of July, cede the season and essentially plan on fourth place for the rest of the decade? I know the GM has said that the White Sox will be competitive "every year". However, he's also made it well known that this club cannot afford to contract premium free agents at market price and also that the club is getting "too old". --John Fitch, Cary
Hey Mark, do you think that Kenny is going to be able to pull the trigger before the deadline to get some young talent for our expiring contracts or do you think he won't be able to admit that the Sox are out of the race? --John, Darien
Given the prolonged slump of the White Sox offense, bullpen and top-notch competition in the division from younger teams that are better, what do you think the likelihood is that the White Sox will trade 2008 free agents Mark Buehrle and Jermaine Dye for prospects? --Jon Block, New York
Mark, I was in the stands at Citizens Bank Park last night to enjoy a rare visit from my Sox. We all know how disappointing the evening turned out. There were a couple of opportunities where timely hitting could have made it interesting. But the team looked listless. While waiting for those recently-minor-league relief pitchers to show something, what else do you think can put the "go" back in our Sox? --Hank, Moorestown, N.J.
Hey Mark. I think the White Sox should just scrap the season and start from scratch. If I were the Sox, I'd only keep Dye, Buerhle, A.J., Danks, Jenks and Paulie and build around those guys. We need more excitment, bring up the kids! --Brad, Palos Hills
Even if Thome, Konerko and Dye start to hit, it's going to be tough to get back into this race with gimpy leadoff men, no Crede, and a fragile young bullpen. When do you think KW will pull the trigger and start rebuilding? --Jeff, Monroe, Mich.
Mark, I feel you are the closest person to knowing what Kenny Williams is thinking so I ask you this: Will Kenny Williams keep his word and continue to put on the field a team that can potentially win year after year, or will he trade the free agents to be for prospects and White Sox fans will need brace for a 2-3 year rebuilding phase of this team? --Clifton, Chicago
I said earlier that some re-arranging of the furniture has to be made. But with Crede out for a while, Josh Fields will receive an extended look. If the slide continues, Kenny will be a seller and not a buyer. And it looks like it's coming soon.
I keep in mind about what Kenny said last winter about fearing that he would have a team that got old quickly. But it would take some heavy lifting to make specific changes. Thome and Konerko have multi-year deals, and Konerko can reject any trade with 10-and-5 rights sometime in 2008. There aren't many catchers as durable as A.J. Pierzynski, who can become a free agent after 2008.
What's probably just as alarming as the bullpen and hitting woes is that none of the prospects have succeeded for an extended period. At least with the minor league pitching depth, there are possibilities for trades to acquire some established position players.
The toughest challenge for a GM is to win on the major league level and develop prospects at the same time. It looks like Kenny's challenge has been become even greater in the past month.
Aaron Rowand visited the Sox's clubhouse for 45 minutes before Tuesday's game and lightened the mood. His spirit is missed, but the Sox need more than just Aaron's character. I still believe that more high draft picks would help the situation. You see teams like Milwaukee (Ryan Braun) and Washington (Ryan Zimmerman) aided by fast-track draft picks, and you can't help but think that type of pick would help the Sox.
There's a lot of work ahead. I think we agree on that.
I can't be the only one tired of seeing Alex Cintron in the lineup. His defense is sloppy and he has no arm, but mostly he can't hit. He either swings at the first pitch and pops it up or strikes out on three pitches, the third pitch usually being over head high. Wouldnt you like to see Andy Gonzalez get a chance? Also, what are the chances we see a Craig Wilson call up anytime soon? --Patrick, Darien
We're not seeing the real Alex Ciintron because of his elbow surgery this off-season. I'm not suggesting he should replace Uribe, but he did a dependable job for the Sox last season when he was healthy.
I think Andy Gonzalez's best role is as a utility player. He looked a little rough at short during spring training.
Craig Wilson has some catching up to do at Triple-A Charlotte after getting a late start.
Mark, a few comments: 1) The Sox don't have a "situational" lefty in their bullpen. Their left-handers are power pitchers without a nasty out pitch or deceptive motion so there is no reason to think they have a better chance against a lefty than any other pitcher on the staff; 2) Ozzie has to realize that some nights he has to use Jenks in the eighth or ninth to give the offense a chance to comeback in a tie or close game; 3) the Sox have to bring MacDougal back beacuse their other right-handers (other than Masset) don't have Major-League stuff. --I. Sloan, Manalapan, N.J.
Boone Logan is the closest pitcher the Sox have to a situational lefty, based on the way he's handled Justin Morneau.
MacDougal has to regain a semblance of control in order for a promotion. He has to earn it.
Using Jenks in a non-save situation failed, but I think Ozzie wouldn't hesitate to use him in that role again.
Jermaine Dye says he's seen people come back from a day's rest and hit two home runs. During radio broadcasts, Farmer is always stating a player during batting practice predicted a home run. What's it going to take for these guys to start thinking about hitting the ball the other way and into gaps? Do the coaches pick up on these non-stop home run comments? The mindset of home run, home run, home run no wonder this team stinks. Your thoughts? --Mike, Oak Forest
I look back to the final workout before the exhibition games started, when players were performing situational drills in Tucson. They were concentrating but getting a good laugh. They all seemed relaxed and were relishing the challenge.
Why don't the Sox install one of those lights in the outfield that tell the batter what the next pitch will be? The Tigers and the Indians do it. Have you noticed their records in home games? Maybe it wouldn't do any good with the Sox. They probably couldn't hit it even when they know what the pitch will be. --Tom Gregory, Sylvania, Ohio
Maybe they need new light bulbs.
What is your opinion on calling up a starting pitcher from the minors to take a bullpen spot? I have always thought that maybe it could have a negative effect on a young pitcher's development. The positive is obviously that they have a chance to adjust to major league level pitching, but do you think that comes at a cost? By the way, are you tired of answering "are they going to fire Ozzie" questions yet? Because I sure am tired of seeing them. --Tyson Shroyer, Peoria
I prefer that a pitcher stay in a particular role, with few exceptions. The Los Angeles Dodgers were pretty good in the 1970s and 1980s about breaking in minor league starting pitchers by using them in the bullpen. I wouldn't be surprised if the Sox gave Adam Russell a look as a reliever in the second half.
I don't want to limit the questions, but I think we'll curb comments on announcers.
Mark, I am getting a little frustrated with the recent reliever situation. Looking at the problem, why doesn't Ozzie have the relievers pitch the first three innings and then have the "starters" come in for the rest? It will allow for the starters to finish if they are pitching well or to bring in Jenks to save the game. Let me know what you think and then pass it on to Ozzie. --Kevin Boardman, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.
Maybe we need to see more of Nick Masset to stretch him out.
Why do the White Sox put such a low priority on the catcher position? I've been a fan for almost 50 years, I can name no more than 2 or 3 decent catchers who came up through the farm system. On an unrelated note, it looks like the Sox made the right decision in cutting ties with Joe Borchard. --Rich Nowak, Cumming, Ga.
Rich, great to hear from a northern suburb of Atlanta.
Catching is a very difficult position to draft and develop. The Braves have two solid young catchers, and the Twins place an emphasis on catching with several former catchers as minor and major league coaches.
I wonder if we'll see Joe when Florida comes to U.S. Cellular Field next week. He's a class guy who is one of Mark Marquess' favorite players to come through Stanford.
With the increased possibility of Joe Crede having back surgery and being out for the season, have we seen him for the last time in a White Sox uniform? --Fernando Rohwer, Rock Island, Ill.
I think Joe has to return at some point to prove he's healthy until the Sox can trade him, unless some team is convinced that he'll rebound without having to see him play post-surgery.
But I do think his time with the Sox is very finite.
Starting to get worried! On Monday night's ESPN broadcast of the , Rick Sutcliffe made great note of the idea that Vasquez is tipping the location of his pitches. --Ronald Reichmann, Los Angeles
Mark, last night while watching the Sox/Phillies game on ESPN I heard announcer Rick Sutcliffe constantly saying how Javier Vasquez was giving his pitches away by the way he was leaning when letting go of the ball. He leaned left when pitching inside and stood up straight when releasing the ball when he wanted to throw toward the outside of the plate. --Rich Augulis, Las Vegas
On Monday, ESPN commentator Rick Sutcliffe repeatedly pointed out how he thought Javy Vasquez was tipping his pitches. It seemed that the Phil's hitters noticed it, too and were trying to take advantage of it. Did the Sox notice? If so (and I'm sure they did), how and when did they try to remedy the situation? By the way, your answers always give us a great behind-the-scenes look at what the Sox coaches are thinking; such insight would be helpful here. Thanks. --Dave Stoika, Athens, Tenn.
I really don't like to have to listen Rick Sutcliffe. He's very annoying. Then he starts in about Javy tipping his pitches by supposedly leaning one way or another on certain pitches. I'd like to know, if Sutcliffe is so good at picking up on these things, how come he's not in uniform anywhere as a pitching coach? --Drew, Greensburg, Ky.
I have great respect for Rick Sutcliffe. I've known him well since 2000 and appreciate his insights. He said something over dinner a few years ago that applies to the Sox's problems. He mentioned about how pitchers must learn to get batters out with their brains as much as their arms, whether its starters changing their patterns or relievers noticing a batter cheating on certain pitches (such as anticipating a fastball or diving out on an outside pitch).
Rick was a minor league/spring training pitching instructor for San Diego earlier this decade.
But in this case, I think those were just poor pitches that Javy gave up for homers.
How do the White Sox justify having giving up on Brian Anderson when he is a far superior fielder than and nearly as good of a hitter as both Mackowiak and Erstad? --Dan Farrell, Oak Lawn
The Sox haven't given up on Brian Anderson, but Brian needs to improve his average at Charlotte.
I was wondering, outside of Joe Crede and Mark Buerhle, is there anyone the Sox have drafted in the past 8-9 years that has developed into a solid player? It seems like our drafts have been nothing but busts and we hear about how great these guys are in the minors but I never see anything that special out of any of them when they get to the big leagues. --Tom, Elk Grove Village
Chris Young looks like the real deal. Oh wait, he's playing for Arizona.
Thome, Fields and Dye are prefect 7th, 8th and 9th hitters. Please advise Ozzie. --Dewayne Richardson, San Jose, Costa Rica
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There is something wonderfully nutty about the beginning of the National Football League season — that outrageously hyped and often appallingly violent national, made-for-TV gladiatorial pastime — and this year, Baltimore is knee-deep in it. As defending Super Bowl champions (ah, to have a nickel for each time that phrase is used in this town), the Ravens play the Broncos to officially kick off the regular season Thursday night.
Naturally, the plot lines are thick and winding. For one, that the game isn't in Baltimore but the pre-game festivities are. Got that? As many as 75,000 fans are expected in the Inner Harbor for a Keith Urban concert sponsored by the NFL, and then what? They're going to stroll over to the Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, a mere 1,700 miles away?
As defending Super Bowl champions (ka-ching) Baltimore should be hosting the game, of course, but fans will recall that such an arrangement couldn't be worked out because of a Baltimore Orioles home game. Imagine, we can shut down Baltimore for a race but can't inconvenience baseball fans for an event that will attract a bigger television audience than all the IndyCar races the city is ever going to host put together. Whether that's the fault of the Orioles or the notoriously arrogant National Football League we'll leave for others to judge. Let's just say Orioles owner Peter Angelos should be happy that all eyes this week are not on this snafu but on a giant banner of Joe Flacco.
Yes, you casual sports fans, you read that correctly. The big story of the week in Denver has been about how the NFL has hung a banner of the Super Bowl MVP that stretches several stories high outside Sports Authority Field. There's also one of that Broncos quarterback, what's-his-name, the older, brighter Manning brother with the neck pain, but that's hardly makes up for the breach of etiquette that the orange and blue nation is reading into the Flacco flag.
And speaking of the Ravens quarterback, remember how the team's march to the playoffs and Joe's near-flawless performance had definitively established him as an "elite" quarterback — and earned him a huge contract? Well, such respect must be fleeting because sportswriters aren't exactly predicting big things for him or the Ravens this season.
Here's but one example: NFL.com recently listed him as the league's 10th best quarterback, or what writer Gregg Rosenthal calls the "next level" behind the "best of the best" quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger. Ben Roethlisberger! So whatever elite status implies, it isn't much — more like second quartile status, perhaps. Joe is a gold American Express Card despite his top quarterback rating in the playoffs last season, and Mr. Roethlisberger is platinum because — oh, wait, he wasn't in the playoffs last year.
Meanwhile, the usual prognosticators — including the people this newspaper pays to write sports, not editorials — aren't exactly predicting back-to-back championships for the Ravens. Some don't even have them back in the playoffs, predicting they will be surpassed by the Cincinnati "Hard Knocks" Bengals. While we have to admit that repeats have become uncommon in the NFL (the last to pull that off was the New England Patriots in 2005) and the Ravens have undergone considerable personnel changes, we aren't willing to dismiss them so easily.
Call us hopeless homers, but we like our chances with any team that has an elite quarterback in his prime, the 2011 defensive player of the year who is actually healthy, a top-flight coaching staff and a personnel man with the track record of an Ozzie Newsome. Denver will be a good test to see whether the team has reloaded sufficiently to offset the loss of so many players from last year's squad. The Broncos, meanwhile, will be anxious to avenge their 38-35 overtime loss in the playoffs, which also took place at Sports Authority Field.
Are we forgetting anything? Oh, there's the matter of concussions and the $765 million the NFL recently agreed to pay former players who suffered head injuries. It's small change to a league that earns billions of dollars in revenue each year but is another sign that the game's future is uncertain — at least not if its players are to be spared chronic dementia and similar maladies. (Just don't expect "concussion" to be the buzzword of the day).
All in all, we're ready for some football, just not in Baltimore quite yet. After Keith Urban, the big game will just have to be viewed where professional football was always intended to be seen — in a bar, in the living room, or better yet, in the man-cave, on a flat screen with the action wedged between commercials for beer and car insurance. Welcome back, Ravens Nation.

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Toronto Neighborhoods • Kensington Market
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Kensington Market is a distinctive multicultural neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, Ontario. The Market is one of the city's oldest and most famous neighbourhoods, and in November 2006, it became a National Historic Site. Kensington Market was slowly founded in the early twentieth century by eastern European Jewish immigrants and some Italians, who vacated "The Ward", an overcrowded immigrant-reception area between Yonge Street and University Avenue, in large numbers after around 1910. It became a cluster of densely packed houses, and was one of the poorer areas of the city. It became notable for the open air market, reminiscent of those in Europe, that covered the streets of the area. Kensington was also known as "the Jewish Market". In the 1960s there were plans to tear down the densely packed small houses and replace them with large apartment style housing projects, as was done to neighbouring Alexandra Park. These plans came to an end with the election of David Crombie as Mayor of Toronto. Crombie was strongly opposed to the massive urban restructuring plans that had been in vogue in previous decades. Today the neighbourhood is a noted tourist attraction, and a centre of Toronto's cultural life as artists and writers moved into the area. Land prices in the area have increased sharply, but despite its increased appeal to professionals, Kensington still remains a predominantly working class, immigrant community.
How to get to Kensington Market Neighborhood
Go to Spadina subway station and take the tramway towards the Chinatown. Get off at College street, then walk one block south and one block west.
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Chinatown Neighborhood by Parent. This is one of the largest Chinatowns in North America. It is centred around the intersection of Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue, and extends outward from this point along both streets. It has grown significantly over the.. Distance from Kensington Market: 0.2km SEE, 12 pictures.
Discovery District Neighborhood by Parent. The Discovery District is an area of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada that is noted for its concentration of hospitals and scientific research facilities, particularly in biotechnology. The district is roughly bounded by Bloor.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1km NE, 28 pictures.
Entertainment District Neighborhood by Parent. The Entertainment District is an area in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada with about 300 night clubs. Located immediately west of University Avenue, the majority of the night clubs can be found on Richmond Street West. The.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1.1km SE, 35 pictures.
Little Italy Neighborhood by Parent. Little Italy, sometimes referred to as College Street West or College and Clinton, is a district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is well known for its numerous Italian Canadian restaurants and businesses. The district is centred.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1.2km W, 24 pictures.
Queen`s Park Neighborhood by Parent. Queen's Park is an urban park in the Downtown area of Toronto. Opened in 1860 by Edward, Prince of Wales, it was named in honour of Queen Victoria. The park is the site of the Ontario Legislature, which houses the Legislative.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1.2km NE, 8 pictures.
Cityplace Neighborhood by Parent. CityPlace is the name given to a large section of former railway land in Downtown Toronto, Canada. The term is more recently being used for a large multi-tower condo development near the Toronto harbourfront and central business.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1.5km SSE, 16 pictures.
Financial District Neighborhood by Parent. The Financial District is a business district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, within the downtown core. It is the main financial district in Toronto, and is the financial heart of Canada. It is bounded roughly by Queen Street West.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1.5km SEE, 16 pictures.
Dundas Square Neighborhood by Parent. Yonge-Dundas Square (commonly called Dundas Square) is a public square in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Dundas Street. It was opened to the public in November 2002,.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1.6km E, 19 pictures.
Koreatown Neighborhood by Parent. The Toronto Korean Business Area, known more generally as Koreatown (or Korea Town), is centred along Bloor Street between Christie and Bathurst Streets. Also known as "Little Korea", Koreatown came into prominence.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1.6km NW, 21 pictures.
The Annex Neighborhood by Parent. The Annex is an affluent neighbourhood located east of the Koreatown and west of Yorkville. It has traditionally been home to many of the University of Toronto's faculty, as well as housing the university's student body. It is.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1.7km NNW, 14 pictures.
Yorkville Neighborhood by Parent. Founded in 1830 by entrepreneur Joseph Bloor (after whom Bloor Street, one of Toronto's main thoroughfares, is named), the Village of Yorkville began as a residential suburb. Its Victorian-style homes, quiet residential streets,.. Distance from Kensington Market: 1.9km NNE, 30 pictures.
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Sex-slavery ringleader sentenced to 60 years
A federal judge Wednesday imposed decades-long prison sentences on three men who beat, raped and intimidated young immigrant women from Central America into prostitution at bars in Lake Ronkonkoma and Farmingville.
About 25 to 30 young Hispanic women who had been victimized by the men sat quietly in the Central Islip courtroom, listening to Spanish translations of the proceedings on wireless headsets as the judge spoke in measured legal terms during the three separate sentencings.
Many of the women had submitted victim-impact statements to the court. The judge said the letters were made available to defense lawyers, but she placed them under seal and they were not made public.
The ringleader, Antonio Rivera, 38, of Patchogue drew the longest term -- 60 years -- from U.S. District Court Judge Sandra J. Feurstein.
Jason Villaman, 34, of Brentwood, a security guard at one of the bars, was brought into the courtroom next and drew a sentence of 30 years.
Feurstein imposed a sentence of 25 years on John Whaley, 33, of Bellport, who drove the women to and from the bars.
Loretta Lynch, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said in a statement later that the sentences "are fair and just punishment for the intolerable crimes that these defendants committed."
All three men were convicted by a jury in May 2011 of numerous counts of sexual trafficking, conspiracy, forced labor and immigration violations. All have criminal records, and Whaley's record goes back to when he was 7 years old, the judge noted.
Rivera was the owner of the two bars -- Sonidos de la Frontera in Lake Ronkonkoma and La Hija del Mariachi in Farmingville -- where the women were hired as waitresses and then forced to have sex with customers.
Almost all the victims who testified at the monthlong trial were young, undocumented women from Central America who said they were frightened that they would be deported if they contacted authorities about their mistreatment.
The women, many of them testifying anonymously as Jane Does, recalled the horrors of beatings and rapes over a period of years, including some rapes that took place while they were so drunk that they were unconscious or unable to fight back.
Defense attorneys argued during the trial that the women knew all along that they were being hired to have sex with bar patrons for up to $300 a night and testified to avoid deportation.
Robert Nardoza, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office said the Department of Homeland Security determined the witnesses were found eligible for temporary visas under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Their final status has not been determined by DHS, the spokesman said.
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Brad Gates is known in the California Bay area as "the tomato guy." He has always loved the outdoors and plants. After working Saturdays for a summer selling at farmers markets for a friend, he became fascinated with the farmers market scene and began growing "those weird non-red tomatoes." His first year, he grew 500 tomato plants, and the next year 1000. Now 14 years later, he owns a farm and wholesale business that supplies tomatoes to Bay Area restaurants and businesses. He also hosts a series of Farm to Table events in mid to late August as the tomatoes ripen on his farm each year. Brad is proprietor of Wild Boar Farms near Napa, California, where he offers some of the most outrageous tomatoes available on the planet. Using heirloom genetics and mutations as a foundation, creating new varieties kept him interested. He enjoyed creating tomatoes with new flavors, new colors, and new shapes with a goal to create the most amazing tomato varieties there are. His main focus is on bi-color and striped varieties with extreme flavor and fascinating looks. We are quite delighted to offer several of Brad Gates' most excellent varieties. All varieties are believed to be 'indeterminate' (long vines), unless specified 'determinate' (short vines).
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Sharks come home with 2-0 lead to face desperate Ducks
NHL Headlines
- Oilers down Rangers, extend streak to 5
- Burakovsky scores in OT, Avs move to 4-0
- Jackets end Hurricanes' perfect start
- Jets rally past winless 'Hawks in OT
- Caps earn rare regulation win in Dallas
Heading into Game 3 of a first-round playoff series, the San Jose Sharks attribute their success to attention to detail and a hard-nosed mindset that won't allow them to be pushed out of games.
Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks are looking for their best players to help get the offense back in gear before becoming an opening-round afterthought.
San Jose looks to move within a win of advancing to the second round on Monday night against Anaheim at SAP Center.
The Ducks claimed home-ice advantage in the first round by winning 10 of their final 12 regular-season games to finish one point ahead of the Sharks. But winger Logan Couture said San Jose met an early objective after winning twice in Orange County.
"That was the goal coming in, to win the first one and not be satisfied with the split," he said.
Martin Jones was key to the Sharks' wins at Honda Center. He turned aside 25 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout in a 3-0 Game 1 victory on Thursday. After giving up a goal on the first shot he faced in Game 2, Jones finished with 28 stops in a 3-2 victory on Saturday.
Jones has won at least 30 games in each of his three seasons with San Jose under Peter DeBoer, who has come to expect that consistency.
"Jonesy's been a rock for us this time of year," DeBoer said Saturday.
Now the series shifts to Silicon Valley, where the Sharks won 11 of their final 16 games en route to a 25-13-3 record. San Jose is 22-14 all time in Game 3s -- including 13-7 at home -- and Anaheim is 15-13.
"We're a tough team to play against. You've got to earn your way to beat us in a game," DeBoer said.
Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour is aware of the challenge.
"We've been down two (games) before," he said. "They've got to win four. The series isn't over. San Jose's got a tough building and we've got to go in and match that."
San Jose went 1-0-1 at home against Anaheim in the regular season. On Nov. 4, Joonas Donskoi notched the game-winner in the sixth round to give the Sharks a 2-1 win.
Just over two weeks later, the teams went to a nine-round tiebreaker and Antoine Vermette beat Jones to give the Ducks a 3-2 victory.
Jones has yielded only eight goals in his last four home games against the Ducks but has a 1-2-1 record.
However, Jones and the remainder of San Jose's defense are keeping Anaheim's top players in check. Wingers Rickard Rakell and Corey Perry don't have any points and a combined five shots on goal.
Hampus Lindholm -- one of four Ducks defensemen with at least 30 points this season -- leads the team in scoring with a goal and an assist. No other blue liner has a point.
"We have to go out there and outwork them, and get those wins that are going to be huge for us," Lindholm said. "All year here, people have been counting us out a lot of times. We've been stepping it up here when we need it the most, so I believe in this group here."
Another player who has struggled is Anaheim goaltender John Gibson, who has stopped 63 of 69 shots. But coach Randy Carlyle doesn't plan on changing things and will stick with Gibson even though Ryan Miller has 28 career playoff wins.
"When you play 82 games, there's lot of reset buttons that have been hit over the course of the season," Carlyle said. "We understand the desperation that's going to be necessary for us to go in and play well in their building."
Gibson was 12-8-4 with a 2.41 goals-against average and .924 save percentage in 25 road starts this season. His only career start in San Jose came Oct. 25, 2016, when he gave up a goal to Marc-Edouard Vlasic 84 seconds into overtime of a 2-1 loss.
Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday night in San Jose.
Updated April 15, 2018


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U.S. missile shield goes live, infuriates Russia
Opening Sequence
Trump urges GOP to 'get tougher' against impeachment inquiry
Canada's Trudeau retains power but loses majority
Trump rebukes critics over Syria, G7, Ukraine
Behind AOC's Sanders endorsement
Japan's new emperor takes the throne
Netanyahu gives up effort to form new government
Boeing may face billions more losses - analysts
Final 'Star Wars Episode IX' trailer arrives
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Coyote Gulch Backpacking Guide/
For hikers looking for an adventure in the remote red rock beauty of Utah, Coyote Gulch is a hard-won, bucket-list destination.Read More
For hikers looking for an adventure in the remote red rock beauty of Utah, Coyote Gulch is a hard-won, bucket-list destination.Read More
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Choosing a tent that is comfortable, spacious, and easy to setup can make or break a camping trip. Here's our list of the 10 Best Camping Tents of 2019.
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Nobody likes waking up with numb hips. Get the restful trail sleep you've earned with one of the Best Sleeping Pads of 2019.
Because getting good trail sleep is crucial, we've researched, field tested, and narrowed this list down to the 10 Best Backpacking & Camping Pillows of 2019.
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A lightweight down coat should be at the center of any good backpacking list. You'll wear it just about every night on the trail. It'll keep you toasty warm, even after spending hours jammed into the bottom of your pack. So, considering how essential your down coat is and how often you use it, let me ask you this; when was the last time you washed it?
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I'm facing the same bug now.
I gave it some try, and finally found what leads the 'empty pool', and it's workround (at least on my case).
I'm using multiple sfz file on same channel.
(It means, LOAD INSTRUMENT * N times to same channel)
And these sfz files have adjacent note number as shown below.
sfz#1 : includes key=36
sfz#2 : includes key=37, key=38
sfz#3 : includes key=42
dmesg output of fillMapArr() is shown blow.
0 36 37 128
0 37 38 39 128
0 42 43 128
This setting always generate 'empty pool', and number of the dmsg output 'Engine: Note on received' (and 'off') is much greater than MIDI file's Note on/off events number.
When I spell-missed wav file's path (so, resulting specify NON-EXISTENT FILE) in the sfz file, LS does not report error, and continue processing.
If I play .mid file on this state, Note is only allocated more and more, but not freed.
So, I doubt that the cause of this bug is something like 'to play non-existent sound, and wait forever'.
(On the above case, note #37 maybe try to play sfz#1's instrumental (which only defines note #36))
Workround #1 : do not use separate sfz files on same channel.
Workround #2 : use separate sfz file on *each* channel.
Both workround fix the bug on above case.
I hope this workround works for original bug reporter...


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Chrome Stable Update
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Thanks Google Chrome team and congratulations for the great work
I am glad that Chrome fixed the Flash issue. In previous versions, for me, using Windows 7 Home Premium the sound quality on youtube was too low (compared to firefox and IE). I'm glad that in the latest version that was fixed; now I have one browser to rule them all instead of 10!
Can you please make a app for Windows 8 consumer preview?:-)
i see message about server with update isn't available ...
please fix
Suddenly Chrome is very flaky and crashes frequently when using RSS Live Links (no pattern discernible, but it was stable yesterday). My user are not happy!
It appears that class changes within a getElementsByClassName loop no longer removes those elements from the NodeList. That's gonna screw lots of people of up isn't it?
In 17 version i got a problem. All .docx or .xls files, which i download with chrome allways opening with error.
when i go to about google chrome, it says that google chrome is updated, but i have the version 17.0.963.56.
What happens with Google?
I have two computers: one with Windows 7, other with Vista: and the same problem.
@Matt Just uninstall the old Chrome & install the new update, the same thing happened to me
1337 d00d...
On three of my computers, all running Windows, version 17....56 reports that it is up to date.
None of my Windows 7 32 bit machines are able to update themselves. I try to update them manually, but Chrome says that "Chrome is up to date with ver 17.0.963.56" I don't see it on my Windows 7 64 bit machine though.
Unable to update to the latest version. Chrome reports it is at the latest version with 17.0.963.56.
Windows 7 x64 Professional
Google Chrome 17.0.963.56 (Official Build 121963) m
OS Windows
WebKit 535.11 (@107413)
JavaScript V8 22.214.171.124
Flash 11,1,102,62
User Agent Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; WOW64) AppleWebKit/535.11 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/17.0.963.56 Safari/535.11
Command Line "C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --flag-switches-begin --enable-print-preview --flag-switches-end
Executable Path C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
Profile Path C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default
I also can not update on Win 7 64 bit. I even uninstalled and reinstalled from the web and it's still on v 17.0.963.56 and says it's up to date.
hi after this update my flash video no sound. pls fix.
I clicked the links with the High CVE-2011 and it says:
403. That's an error.
Your client does not have permission to get URL /p/chromium/issues/detail?id=116093 from this server. That's all we know.


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The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco is a unique art and education initiative that provides artists access to discarded materials, a stipend, and a large studio space. By supporting artists who work with re-used materials, Recology hopes to encourage people to conserve natural resources and promote new ways of thinking about art and the environment. Since 1990, over ninety-five professional Bay Area artists and twenty-five student artists have completed residencies. The art studio is located at the San Francisco Solid Waste Transfer and Recycling Center, a 47-acre facility that includes the transfer station, the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, the Organics Annex, the Public Disposal and Recycling Area ("The Dump"), and other recycling facilities. Artists have scavenging privileges for four months and during the final week of the residency the public is invited to attend their exhibition. Each year more than 5,000 children and adults attend tours of the facility which include meeting and talking with the artists. Recology works with the Department of the Environment to schedule tours for San Francisco school students, and public tours are held monthly. The program prompts people to think about their own consumption practices and encourages a greater consciousness about our impact on the environment.
- NY Times Presents: The Future of Food
- 星期三, 2019年10月30日, 6:30 pm
- Film: The True Cost
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EMC began as an association of business people providing workers' compensation coverage to Iowa manufacturers. Today, EMC ranks among the top 60 insurance organizations in the United States, selling its products solely through independent insurance agencies in more than 40 states.
With those dedicated agents and our more than 2,100 employees, we are celebrating this significant milestone—a century of providing superior personalized service, stability and strength.
A century of success.
Dedication. Entrepeneurial drive. Pioneering spirit.
On April 21, the Iowa Manufacturers Association (IMA) voted to incorporate Employers Mutual Casualty Association of Iowa (EMCA) in anticipation of an Iowa workers' compensation law, which passed in 1913. The IMA thought it would be better to insure Iowa companies in Iowa, and that it would cost less to establish their own mutual company to insure their members. On April 28, EMCA was certified as a legal entity "for the purpose of mutual insurance." The company's first location was in the Crocker Building on Fifth and Locust Streets, Des Moines, IA.
EMCA advertised nine types of liability coverage: Manufacturers' Employers; Contractors' Employers; Public, Vehicle or Teams; Automobile; Elevator; General; Owners' and Contractors' Protective and Contingent.
First employee, Mattie P. "Peg" Burroughs, was hired to answer the phone. She ended up staying with the company for 30 years and by that time, she was the superintendent of the Automobile Policy Writing Department.
On July 1, 1914, EMCA had its first workers' compensation claim when a block of ice slipped from a Consumers Ice Company worker's tongs, crashing onto his "great right toe" and required medical attention. This claim was filed the first day the Iowa Employers Liability and Workers' Compensation statute became effective, and the first day EMCA could legally do business as a workers' compensation insurer. View claim »
Commitment to safety. Communication with agents. A new name. And World War I ends.
EMC entered the automobile liability business with auto coverage for commercial fleets driven by policyholders' traveling employees.
EMC printed The Employer, a newsletter for Iowa employers that promoted the company and mutual insurers in general. The cover story in the first issue—"Who Is Your Friend?"—introduced EMC as a friend who looks out for employers' interests. Thirteen accident prevention tips were included in the issue, such as including guardrails on stairs, using machinery safety guards and goggles, installing proper lighting and "danger" signs, designating fire exits, keeping explosives off of the premises, and not retaining careless employees.
EMCA officially changed the company name to Employers Mutual Casualty Company at the Annual Meeting on Jan. 9.
EMC stepped into the other side of reinsurance, assumed reinsurance, or reinsuring insurance written by another company. Learn more »
EMC ventured into Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri before the end of the decade.
A safety engineer was hired in the Accident Prevention Department to act as "the eyes and ears of the Underwriting Department." The engineer's job was to inspect and report on newly insured policyholders and to provide recommendations and safety training for their foremen and supervisors.
Growing assets. Midwest expansion. And Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
Assets reached $1 million.
Assets reached $2 million.
Auto safety was promoted through EMC's "Safe Driving Program," which awarded hundreds of thousands of windshield stickers to drivers with two-year safe driving records. Agents were encouraged to organize safety committees and promote safe driving in their communities.
The company purchased the Brinsmaid Building at 204-207 Seventh St. in Des Moines. The building was formerly a china shop.
Emphasis on accident prevention and education. Changing company leadership. And World War II ends.
John W. Gunn was named president upon the resignation of his father, John A. Gunn, on Dec. 11. John W. Gunn returned as president/treasurer from 1957-1963.
Assets reached $4 million.
Assets reached $5 million.
Oscar M. Nanfeldt was hired as EMC's first chief safety engineer to head the new Accident Prevention Department and oversee EMC's safety programs. He said four criteria were crucial to successful accident prevention: management's interest and education, the education of supervisors and employees, prevention through engineering, and the ongoing enforcement of the program.
The first annual Conference and School for home office and branch professional employees was held in Des Moines. Company leaders and occasional outside speakers presented topics covering the wide range of company operations and current developments affecting the industry. The Conference and School continued until 1970.
To support the war effort, EMC held more than $4 million in government bonds.
Moving into insurance for homes and personal autos. And moving into a new home office.
Assets reached $25 million.
EMC began giving awards to large client companies with outstanding safety programs and records. First to receive the award was Lennox Furnace Company of Marshalltown, Iowa. Other recipients were the Des Moines Register and Tribune; a manufacturing company and an iron works, both in St. Louis; a transportation company in Racine, Wis.; and a workshop for the blind in Charlotte, N.C.
EMC went international when its British Columbia, Canada Branch opened. By 1967, EMC was the second largest writer of auto premiums in British Columbia. Two years later, Canada passed a no-fault auto insurance plan, and EMC pulled out.
EMC entered the property insurance business, offering fire, burglary, personal liability, personal property and more. One year later, this coverage was available in 21 states. Early policies included a home protector package (fire, burglary, personal liability, personal property and more) and a standard homeowner's policy.
A new family auto policy for private passenger cars was offered by EMC.
A 20-Year-Club was formed with 18 charter employee members who had worked at least 20 years at EMC.
Assets topped $50 million.
A life company. New branch offices. Computer technology. And man lands on the moon.
On Jan. 15, Robb Kelley (named EMC president in 1963) wrote a note to himself: "Things to do today—develop a life company," to make EMC a one-stop facility for offering a complete insurance package: property, casualty and life. Employers Modern Life was incorporated in August 1962 and was licensed to do business early in 1963. The company is now known as EMC National Life.
On April 24, EMC employees celebrated the company's 50th anniversary simultaneously in 24 cities with coffee, cake and early 20th century costumes.
EMC installed an IBM 1401 computer processing unit, card punch, printer and memory core—reported to have "speeds that stagger the imagination!" (EMC installed first mainframe computer, an IBM 650, in 1957.) The company continues to be recognized for its technology advancements.
The Providence Branch Office was created by an affiliation with Union Mutual Insurance Company of Providence, which was founded in 1863.
EMC was licensed to do business in all 50 states.
Building a new home office. Expanding loss control services.
Assets reached $100 million.
60th anniversary celebrated with opening of new 10-story office building at 717 Mulberry St., Des Moines, IA.
Loss control services expanded to include noise monitoring, safety videos and an environmental health lab.
New motorcycle policies announced with a motorcycle display in the Home Office lobby. This coverage soon expanded to include other recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles and mopeds.
EMC Underwriters Ltd incorporated to place unusual business, such as event cancellation or no-shows, sporting event or fair rainouts, Fourth of July celebrations and pumpkin festivals. EMC Underwriters Ltd wrote seven policies to cover parts of Pope John Paul II's visit to Des Moines in October 1979.
New companies. A new president. And 75 years as a company marked by Halley's Comet.
Two new companies were incorporated: EMC Reinsurance Company for reinsurance business and EMC Risk Services, Inc. to handle third-party administration.
EMC Insurance Group Inc. launched its initial stock offering. A 1985 sale of EMCI stock raised $20 million. In 2007, EMCI celebrated its 25th anniversary of being traded on NASDAQ with EMCI President George Kochheiser ringing the NASDAQ opening bell.
The Birmingham Branch Office started with the purchase of American Liberty Insurance Company of Birmingham.
Assets reached more than $500 million.
EMC celebrated its 75th anniversary, marking the appearance of Halley's Comet. The comet last appeared when the company began in 1911. The next time Halley's Comet appears, EMC will be 150 years old. See photos from EMC branch office celebrations across the country celebrating 75 years.
Employers Mutual Charitable Foundation (now the EMC Insurance Foundation) was established to provide a consistent level of giving.
A 19-story building opens. EMC executives enter Insurance Hall of Fame.
Bruce Gunn Kelley became president and COO, and was named CEO in 1992. His great grandfather, John A. Gunn, was the first president of the company.
Assets reached $1 billion.
EMCC adopted "EMC Insurance Companies" as its trade name.
July 11, Des Moines is flooded and without potable water for 3 weeks, but EMC stays open for business.
The Special Investigations Unit formed to detect, deter, investigate and prosecute insurance fraud.
Robb B. Kelley is the first EMC executive inducted into the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame. Other EMC executives have also been inducted into the Hall of Fame, read more.
EMC's first website was launched to help agents do business with EMC.
Business built on a promise—Count on EMC®.
The Count on EMC® brand was introduced, representing the core values upon which EMC Insurance Companies has built its reputation: comprehensive protection, superior service and financial stability.
Assets reached $2 billion.
EMC National Life Company was formed by the merger of Employers Modern Life and National Travelers Life.
Introduced EMC Choice® products for business owners and tailored coverages for specific industries. By 2006, commercial insureds (including government entities such as cities and schools) accounted for more than 85 percent of the company's business.
Continued improvements to the EMC website make it easier for customers and agents to do business online. Agents can quote business, submit applications, find policy, claims and billing information, and more on www.emcins.com.
Assets topped $3 billion.
On Feb. 9, in honor of the 25th anniversary of EMCI's initial stock offering, former President George Kochheiser rang the NASDAQ opening bell.
EMC joined Trusted Choice® brand initiative that highlights the benefits independent agencies and brokerage firms offer consumers: choice of companies, customization of policies and advocacy support.
A new EMC website is introduced.
A trusted company. Celebrating a century of success! And the 39th and final launch of Space Shuttle Discovery.
EMC Insurance Group Inc. was named to Forbes 100 Most Trustworthy Companies list.
EMC purchased the Hub Tower at 7th and Walnut in downtown Des Moines.
EMC celebrates 100 years in business.


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My husband, Zac, and I took your DH camp at Bootleg back in March and wanted to give you an update. I had been working on the skills on my local XC trails (Fantasy Island and Starr Pass). I figured otherwise if I only practiced on DH runs I'd hardly get any practice in.
At one point the trail opened up onto a ridge down the mountain. Everyone in front of me was walking but I stuck to my guns and started down the hill. I called out to those down below "rider up" and they moved off the line as I rode down. Everyone was standing with their bikes as they hiked down and I rode by, and it felt like I was in my own personal World Cup and they were spectators on the side of the trail. It was awesome! I totally cleaned the DH and felt like a rockstar as the other riders watched.
Anyways, that has been my highlight moment so far. We have a couple of trips planned this year up to Sunrise and a week at AngelFire, so I'll be practicing more skills.
Hope all is well with you!
Take care,
If you want to ride like Elaine or simply improve your mountain bike riding, invest in yourself instead of your bike and sign up for a camp today.


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Tech Five: Apple splits stock as Microsoft, Sony spar
On this sunny East Coast morning, investors will want to remember that Apple has split its stock. Also, among five tech stocks to watch today, will be Microsoft and Sony as they spar this week at an expo focused partly on video game consoles.
Apple. In case you forgot, don't freak out when you see Apple's new share price today. Effective June 6, it's increasing the number of its common shares seven times so each share will be worth one-seventh of its prior value. It announced the stock split in a filing Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Since it closed last week at $646, shares will start trading at about $92. While the split should have no mathematical impact, it will be interesting to see whether it will have a psychological one. In pre-market trading today, it was holding steady.
Sony.The media giant is gaining the upper hand in the video game console wars as sales of its PlayStation4 beat those of Microsoft's Xbox One. Both consoles were released eight months ago. Tonight at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, Sony will hold a news conference to talk about its lineup.
Microsoft. Though Xbox One sales are trailing in the console wars, Microsoft has other products that it will showcase as it takes the lead at the Los Angeles expo with a news conference at noon ET today. USA TODAY will have all the details.
Google.Could this media giant follow in the footsteps of Apple, which recently bought Beats Music? The New York Post, which correctly reported the Beats purchase before it occurred, says Google is currently offering Songza $15 million. Apple paid a lot more, $3 billion, for Beats but only a fraction of that — $500 million — was for its streaming service. Its stock was holding steady today in pre-market trading.
Amazon. How will investors react to its new online payments service, beginning today, that will increasingly creep into the turf of eBay's PayPal? The service allows its 240-plus million customers to use credit card details stored on Amazon.com to pay for items such as a monthly phone bill or a digital music subscription. It will charge a fee on each transaction. This bold move comes ahead of CEO's Jeff Bezos' expected unveiling on June 18 of a smartphone that will play a crucial role in expanding its mobile payments.


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MIDDLETON — By now some of us have already broken our New Year's Resolutions. According to the Angus & Phil cartoon, that's what a 'to do' list is for the first week of January, although statistics say that 64 percent of the people succeed at the end of one month. So, did you make any, and how are you doing?
I'd like to make a resolution to attend fewer meetings, but until the Town Meeting, I think I'll keep stocked up on TV dinners. However, after this past week, it looks as though the Selectmen and the Budget Committee have made resolutions to keep the budget down. Suffice to say that at every meeting, the mood was one of cutting every possible ounce of fat from items as each line was scrutinized. And if I'm stressed from attending meetings, my sympathy goes out to the Selectmen and Budget Committee as they struggle with decision after decision.
For the benefit of any who missed the first 'screening' of the Governor Wentworth School PowerPoint presentation, another was held on Saturday, Jan. 26. Answers to questions from the first showing were answered and some interesting statistics were presented. It is noteworthy that the average class size at GWR ranges from 12.42 for Physical Ed., to the high end with only 19.3 in Music and Art. Other classes fall between these numbers. The percentage of students graduating is also well above even the state average. Residents again expressed interest in presentations from other schools being considered, including Farmington. The next AREA Agreement meeting will be on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Middleton Town Hall.
The last date for the School Budget and Warrant Articles to be posted is Jan. 28. That should give residents ample opportunity to study it. The Deliberative Session for the School Budget will be Saturday, Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. in the Town Hall. (Happy Groundhog's Day!) There is no inclement weather yet predicted, but if necessary to cancel, the School District Moderator will reschedule the meeting within 72 hours. Ballot voting will be on March 12.
The Middleton Police BlogSpot continues to bear out what the statistics indicate — overall, crime is up, even here in our own backyard. "Crimes against the Person" were up 73 percent in 2011, and in 2012 up another 21 percent. Property crimes were up 38 percent in 2010, up 11 percent in 2011, and in 2012 up another 92 percent. Society crimes dropped in 2011 by 40 percent only to increase 50 percent in 2012. Class B crimes show decreases of 42 percent in 2011 and another 18 percent in 2012, however, from the Police Blog:
"While Class B crimes decreased during 2012, we have to take into consideration that many of these crimes are detected during patrols of the community. With our increases in Class A crimes, patrol time is reduced in order to deal with and investigate the Class A or serious crimes. So this decrease may not mean that these crimes went down, it may also mean that these crimes went undetected."
Have you noticed the ramp at the residence at 77 Route 153? That's the home of Eric and Laura Parker and their son, Jacob. The ramp is for Jake, who has Friedreich's ataxia and must use a wheelchair. You may know Jake as a member of the Venture Crew. The ramp was a real blessing for the family, and they want to express their thanks to everyone who helped make it possible. Home Depot helped with the design, and the material for the porch came from Harry Gregg Foundation of Crotched Mountain and Partners in Health in Dover. The material for the ramp came from Middleton Supply who also helped by giving the Parkers a generous discount. The actual construction was done by Eric and Laura, with invaluable help from their neighbor, Paul Peavey.
Bomba the Jungle Boy survived falling into the pit of snakes, across the river full of alligators, and the attack by the jaguar. Next Saturday, Feb. 2 we'll find out how he gets away from the headhunters who have captured him and his trusty native friend, Gibo. Join us in the Library at 11 a.m. for the final chapter!
Interested in some extra income? Contact the Farmington School District Bus Coordinator at 603-755-2627 if you are interested in becoming a part-time driver.
Ever notice the cute little home on Route 153 with the Nativity scene in the barn loft at Christmas time? It's the home of John and Lucy Harper and John's workshop which was the inspiration for John's book,The Lofty Woodshop. The book is a humorous look at woodworking and life in NH. John will be the featured guest speaker at Rochester Writers' Night Feb. 7. Join them at the Portable Pantry on 12 Hanson St. in Rochester from 6 to 8 p.m. The book is available online (just go to Bing or Google and type in the title) and will be picked up by Amazon soon.
Happy Birthday to Rita Collingwood, back in Ohio where I grew up. She was my second mom, and my mom's best friend. Give her a hug for me, Myra! Congratulations to Alexander S. Clarke, our grandson, who made the fall semester (2012-2013) Dean's List with Honors at UNH.
Police Log
Jan. 8 — Paperwork service; Kings Highway.
Jan. 8 — Fingerprints; Kings Highway.
Jan. 8 — Sex offender registration; Kings Highway.
Jan. 9 — Incident; Fox Road.
Jan. 9 — Suspicious person/MV/activity; Kings Highway.
Jan. 9 — Shots fired; New Durham Road.
Jan. 9 — Paperwork service; Kings Highway.
Jan. 10 — Department assist; Route 153.
Jan. 11 — Vehicle off road, no damage; New Durham Road.
Jan. 11 — Paperwork service; Kings Highway.
Jan. 12 — Dog control law, running at large; Drew Drive.
Jan. 12 — Suspicious person/MV/activity; Beech Tree Drive.
Jan. 14 — Animal complaint; Pine Ridge Road.
Jan. 14 — Theft; Dudley Drive.
Jan. 15 — Suspicious person/MV/activity; Silver Street.


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Vatican City, Jan 11, 2014 / 10:44 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis' homily on Saturday morning offered a strong exhortation to priests to remain faithful to their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Priests must ask themselves, "what is the place of Jesus Christ in my priestly life? A living relationship between disciple and master, between brother and brother, between a poor man and God, or is it a little artificial not coming from the heart?" the Pope said on Jan. 11.
Pope Francis acknowledged, "we priests have many limitations: we are sinners, everyone."
"But if we go to Jesus Christ, if we search for the Lord in prayer – the prayer of intercession, the prayer of adoration – we will be good priests, even though we are sinners," he preached in the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse where he was joined by Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco and a group of priests from the Archdiocese of Genova.
Playing on the Italian words for "anointing" and "oily" or "smarmy," Pope Francis said, "we are anointed by the Spirit and when a priest is far away from Jesus Christ he can lose this anointing. In his life, no: essentially he has it but he loses it. And instead of being anointed he ends up becoming oily."
"How much damage smarmy priests do in the Church!" the Pope lamented.
Priests have "a relationship of anointing for the people" but without a living relationship with Jesus Christ, a priest finds himself caught up in "artificial things, in vanity, in an attitude in an affected language." Moreover, a man in holy orders may find himself compensating for his lack of faith with other "worldly behaviors," or becoming a "shrewd businessman."
Contrasting the two lifestyles, he went on, "it is good to find priests who have given their lives as priests, truly, of whom the people say: 'Yes, he's difficult, he's this or that… But he is a priest!' And people know! On the other hand, when people see priest idolaters, so to speak, priests who instead of having Jesus have little idols…worshippers of the god Narcissus people say, 'poor guy!'"
It is only "the relationship with Jesus Christ saves us from worldliness and idolatry that makes us smarmy, preserves us in the anointing (we have received)," he stressed.
Pope Francis concluded, "today, this is my hope for you who have been kind enough to come here to concelebrate with me: Even if you lose everything in life, don't lose this relationship with Jesus Christ! This is your victory. Go forward with this!"


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Gardein Meat Substitutes
Are you a person seeking to change your lifestyle and eat healthier? Contemplating going vegetarian, or just want to use more veggies in your healthy eating plan? Then I have a products for you! The next time you are perusing the frozen food section of your grociery store, you need to consider picking up some Gardein Meat substitutes.
Gardein is a plant based product, made from soy, wheat & pea proteins, and various grains, that has a surprisingly meaty texture. Their products are also animal and dairy free, so they are perfect for vegan and lactose intolerant individuals. They contain no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives and they are not only good for you, they are good for the planet. This company, started by Yves Potvin, has come up with some delicious items that can make your meal a snap to prepare by using the power of vegetables to make a healthy fast food! Many people resist eating healthier because they believe the food must be boring and tasteless. However, the people at Gardein have worked hard to change that, and in my estimation, succeeded in creating a little slice of nirvana for your taste buds, without the damage to your waist line or health.
What's Different About Gardein Products?
Gardein has produced some of the best meat substitutes I've ever tried. Their ingredients really separate them from many of the other meat-imposters, as many other brands have an ingredient list longer than my arm, with a variety of chemically enhanced & manipulated soy products.
Gardein gets these meat-free products to look and feel nearly identical to meat, and they taste fabulous, if not nearly as flavorful as real meat. Also, via the Gardein website, they list their meat substitute ingredients which are made from soy, wheat and pea proteins, vegetables and ancient grains (quinoa, amaranth, millet and kamut®).
So for someone who wants to introduce vegetarian meals into their menu plan, some good points about Gardein are that the product provides all of the essential amino acids, they are cholesterol free as well as trans and saturated fat free, two things that meat can never claim to be.
What Kind Of Meat Substitutes Does Gardein Offer?
I have to say that Gardein provides so many different types of veggie meats it almost boggles my mind. They run the gamut of meats, making chicken, turkey, pork & beef styles, all of which have been infused with amazing blends of herbs and spices so they taste incredible.
You can also choose between their fresh & frozen substitutes, both equally mouthwatering. They are all low on calories & fat, while remaining an amazing source of protein.
These items work so well for individuals transitioning to a vegetarian/vegan diet, which can be difficult for many people who are used to eating the texture of meat at nearly every meal. Gardein makes it possible to eat a vegetarian meal and not miss the meat at all.
List of Meatless Items From Gardein:
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Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day.
•Small victories - Florida State prevented UConn from doubling their score. The Huskies are in the Final Four, and their path to another title looks pretty clear. This lack of competition might not be good for women's college basketball's popularity.
•Apparently, Tiger's return to the Masters isn't the boon for scalpers some had expected. A four-day pass is going for "only" $2,236, which sounds like an awful lot for a sporting event where you don't get to sit down, you've got to fight your way to the front for a view of anyone good, and Tiger probably won't be pulling women out of the gallery this year.
•Caster Semenya is fed up with a hold-up in her gender test results, and has unilaterally announced her return to running. If only there were some way she could get into the old boys club that is the IAAF...
•Diego Maradona had to get stitches after being bitten by his dog. I hope they don't put it down; it's already shown more fight than Argentina's World Cup squad.
•Do you want to own Don Mattingly's royalty check for his Simpsons appearance? Of course you do. Bidding is currently only $208, a veritable bargain. Did we mention the check is for 61 cents? Did we mention it's been canceled?
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THE LANDING | Greenville, NC
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department(s): Operations
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician's (MT) primary function is to ensure proper physical operation and pleasing appearance of the apartment property. The MT completes service request promptly, performs routine preventative maintenance, assesses condition of recreational facilities, completes or assists with various projects, and addresses other functional or safety concerns based on applicable codes, general standards, or standards specified by the company. The MT is also on call during evenings and weekends on a rotating basis. The MT completes assignments in a residential setting; therefore, good communication and customer service skills are necessary at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, locks, appliance repair, drywall, painting, and finishing
Willingness to learn new skills or approaches to responsibilities at all times.
Strong problem solving skills, organizational skills, and good customer service skills
Good verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic (English) and oral instruction (English) instructions are required.
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in completing seasonal apartment renovations and make ready process.
Perform work in response to Maintenance Orders.
Set up and operate machine tools such as golf carts, drill, saw, and other operating tools.
Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures for HVAC, water, and drainage.
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining inventory and inventory controls.
Possession of basic tools required for proficient job performance.
Climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, walking, and standing for extended periods of time are required. Work may involve lifting or carrying objects, some relatively heavy, as a semi-regular part of the job. Must not have any limitations of motions, and vision and hearing should be rated as acceptable such that the individual would be able to obtain a driver's license.
Respond to after hours and emergency calls
Position Requirements
A minimum of 2 years apartment maintenance experience
HVAC certification preferred
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation


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Tim Cook has finished in the second runners-up spot for this years' Time Magazine Person of the Year award. Time Magazine has announced that this year's outright winner would be US President Barack Obama. Time then revealed its four runners-up and in order they were Malala Yousafzai, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi and Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti, respectively. Cook was handpicked by the late Steve Jobs to take over his position at Apple back in 2011. Time Magazine says:
And like an Apple product, Cook runs smooth and fast. When Jobs died on Oct. 5, 2011, of pancreatic cancer, there were questions about whether Cook could lead Apple. Some, myself included, wondered whether Apple was even a viable company without Jobs. Since then Cook has gone about his business apparently unintimidated by his role as successor to one of the greatest innovators in history. Cook's record hasn't been flawless, but he has presided in a masterly way over both a thorough, systematic upgrading of each of the company's major product lines and a run-up in the company's financial fortunes that can only be described as historic.
The award is given every year by Time Magazine to recognise the people who have done the most to influence the events of that particular year. As a result of finishing as a runner-up, Tim Cook will appear on one of the covers of the Time Magazine "Person of the Year issue. Writer Lev Grossman has already written a detailed profile charting Tim Cook's first full year as Apple's CEO. The profile is well worth reading and includes some interesting insight into Cook's daily working routines.
Cook does have a few things in common with Jobs. He's a workaholic, and not of the recovering kind. He wakes up at 3:45 every morning ("Yes, every morning"), does e-mail for an hour, stealing a march on those lazy East Coasters three time zones ahead of him, then goes to the gym, then Starbucks (for more e-mail), then work. "The thing about it is, when you love what you do, you don't really think of it as work. It's what you do. And that's the good fortune of where I find myself."
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The summer before my first year of college I worked at a little Italian bistro in Lexington called the Bistro on Main. The cook was an old school American-Italian woman (think Tony's Aunt on Who's the Boss) that had really great recipes. One of her specialties was her lasagna. It seemed like it took days - a huge process. She started by making a huge batch of meatballs, then she crumbled those in between the layers of pasta and cheese, then she served it topped with a ladle of red sauce. I loved the texture and the flavor that the meatball mixture gave to the lasagna.
I created this lasagna recipe with that idea in mind, but fewer steps. It is more or less a basic lasagna recipe, but I added bread crumbs to the meat mixture, along with tomato paste to achieve a sturdy (not sure if that is the correct way to describe...?) meat mixture - similar to a meatball. If you have extra energy (or some red sauce stock piled in the freezer) by all means, serve a ladle of red sauce over the top.
This is Mike's new favorite - I've been stocking our freezer, making extra batches of dinner each night. I need some more inspiration for freezer meals as we approach the busy Valentine's season for the store... ideas please!
serves 8-10
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 cup white onion, minced
3 pounds of ground beef
6 cloves of garlic
1 - 16 oz. can of tomato paste
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon dried italian herbs
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup of fresh bread crumbs
2 - 8 ounce blocks of mozzarella
20 ounces of cottage cheese
1/2 cup of grated parmesan (or grana padano)
one box of lasagna noodles
Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
To make the meat mixture, in a large saute pan, cook onions in olive oil for 3-4 minutes, until soft. Add beef and cook until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add seasoning and spices - stir to combine. Add tomato paste, stirring well to combine. Add a touch of water to loosen, if necessary.
Make fresh breadcrumbs in the food processor - about 2-3 pieces. Add bread crumbs to the meat mixture. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook just short of directed time.
Next, make cheese mixture. Shred the mozzarella cheese. In a large mixing bowl, combine mozzarella, cottage cheese and parmesan.
Assemble the lasagna in a large baking dish. Start by putting a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom. Add a layer of noodles. Next, add 1/3 of the meat mixture, then 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Top with a layer of pasta, then repeat 2 more times, ending with a layer of cheese.
Bake at 350 for 45-1 hour, depending on size of pan. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before cutting. Best if made the day before and reheated.


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- Page 1 LG Optimus 7 – Windows Phone 7 Smartphone Review
- Page 2 Camera, Video, DLNA & Verdict Review
Key Specifications
- Review Price: £499.99
When a new operating system comes to market the greatest excitement is arguably reserved for the cool kit which follows. Windows Phone 7 is rather different. Microsoft – traditionally liberal with its hardware requirements – has this time imposed strict hardware guidelines and even forbid tinkering with the interface.
The result is an army of clone-like devices with very little to separate them. The good news: LG has done just enough to enjoy the Optimus 7 on its own merits.
So what are we working with? As you might expect, all Windows Phone 7 demands are met. This means the Optimus 7 has a 3.8in 480 x 800 pixel 16:9 display, 16GB of internal memory, a five megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash and 720p video recording and is powered by a 1GHz processor. Minimum requirements in these categories are a 3.5in 480 x 800 display, 8GB of native memory (no user accessible microSD), a five megapixel camera and 1GHz processor.
What hardware requirements don't enforce, however, is build quality and here LG has excelled. The Optimus 7 feels solid in hand without creaks and squeaks, the machined metal back plate adds a touch of class and it is the only Windows Phone 7 handset to launch with physical as opposed to touch sensitive buttons – a real boon to usability in our eyes. The embossed Windows logo on the home key is raised a little too high and can be scratchy while the on/off button on the top is needlessly small, but overall it is a handset you'll be proud to pull from your pocket.
Your pocket won't need to be on a pair of combat pants either since the Optimus 7 is relatively compact for its features measuring 125 x 59.8 x 11.5mm and weighing in at 140g. By contrast the iPhone 4 is 137g, the HTC Desire 135g, the Desire HD 164g.
So the exterior passes all tests, but what about actual usage? This isn't a review of Windows Phone 7 (Ed has covered that with his extensive write-up already), but rather how well has LG managed to implement it and differentiate it from the pack. In terms of the former the answer is extremely well – as have all launch partners to be fair. For all its limitations Windows Phone 7 is the fastest and most responsive mobile operating system on the market. Its detractors would argue this is because the OS is currently so stripped down – lacking the bloatware of endless apps, Flash support or multi-tasking – but regardless the Optimus 7 rockets along with fast, sensitive touchscreen feedback and extremely responsive multi-touch zooming both in photos and more complex web pages. That said there are bumps along the way…
Browsing may be fast, but LG's screen – while bright and crisp – doesn't measure up to the Super AMOLED displays seen in Samsung's latest handsets, the S-LCD on the Desire HD or the Retina display on the iPhone 4. As such text can look a little fuzzy when web pages are zoomed out. This isn't a huge problem given the responsive zooming of the Optimus 7 and it is by no means a bad display, just not a class leader.
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Happy, happy kit if you ask me :)
And if you are looking for a gorgeous crafting getaway, I have one word for you: Mykonos.
In weather news, it's raining AGAIN!!! Plus, allergies gallore.
This was a crazy weekend...Ashis has been on conference calls... actually, 3 conference calls simultaneously since Thursday... company merger, etc. He finally hung up on Sunday at 6:09 pm. Non-stop, with 2 hour breaks each day... when I asked him which call he was on himself, he said "On all three... at this point, just listening for my name... if I hear it, I respond and answer questions or give directions!" So, my role in all these... well, cook and supply food, drink, pillow, recharge phones, clean up and of course, keep kids out of the room. Om caused MUCH trouble this weekend... he was bored to not get any time with daddy and Nini got upset because Om REALLY bugged her and I'm just GLAD it's Monday!!!


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Internet security firm MessageLabs has more evidence that executive-level positions are increasingly becoming the targets of direct-attack spam/malware e-mail. Worse yet, the usage of infected and encrypted PDF documents among spammer is also on the rise.
Tonight the executives dine on... spam
MessageLabs has intercepted over five hundred attacks targeted directly to senior executives of firms. At the top of the list are Chief Investment Officers, who receive 29.67 percent of all targeted spam, followed by the CEO with 10.99 percent of targeted spam. The spam typically includes the full name of the victim, as well as their job titles and often even targets spouses or other family members.
Data source: MessageLabs
Corporate executives are targeted because their machines are most likely to have sensitive data on them, or access to such data can be gained after a machine is compromised with spyware and the like. MessageLabs theorizes that corporate employees are likely to open up a PDF file sent in an e-mail disguised to look like it came from the firm, and considers the new spam to be a significant threat. Of course, they also sell e-mail filtering services.
One way spammers gain information on specific individuals is through services like MySpace, Facebook, and LinkedIn, where they can easily find full names, job titles, e-mail addresses, and other personal information. This information can be harvested manually or automatically, depending on the source and how high-profile a target might be. This data is then used to personalize attacks directly or indirectly, by perhaps spamming you or your sister.
Oddly, at the top of the list for industries targeted by spammers in the United States were agriculture and manufacturing, where 66.8 percent and 57.1 percent of e-mails were spam, respectively. The finance sector ranked at the bottom of the target list where just 29.3 percent of e-mails were spam.
Data source: MessageLabs
When asked whether the volume of attacks is increasing, MessageLabs senior anti-spam technologist Matt Sergeant told Ars, "The attacks continued for the first half of July, but then slowed. We did see some different tactics from the same gang—occasionally they would target one company rather than going for CxOs." At the moment, it appears that these attacks are coordinated by only a few individuals.
Image-based PDF Stock-spam
MessageLab's also discussed a shift spammers have been making towards using PDF files to deliver their spammy intrusions; PDF-based image span now constitutes 20 percent of all image spam.
Why turn to PDFs for delivering spam? According to the MessageLabs, "PDF documents have been [programmed] with document protection settings enabled. The spammers are thereby using the PDF security to disallow printing, copying text to the clipboard, etc." Enabling these PDF security features in the e-mails makes them look legit to most anti-spam tools, and can make it more difficult to analyze their contents. Meanwhile, the PDF files are still filled with either large images or bogus boost-and-bust stock tips.
According to Sergeant, professional spammers are using programs like OpenOffice, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPdf, and text2pdf which comes packaged with the Ghostscript utilitiy, to create the images used in their e-mails.


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Happy Holidays from my home to yours!
I want to thank each and every one of you for reading and supporting my blog this year. I'm looking forward to adding some baking and home decor posts in the new year so here are a few snippets of my apartment decorated for the holidays to start!
Wishing you all the best this holiday season & Cheers to a new year with more style and fun!


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Home improvement shows are a great place to introduce people to salvage, deconstruction and reuse. Help promote the Rebuilding Center and all the services they provide at this trade show. New Rebuilding Center volunteers must attend a new volunteer orientation so that you can talk about their full range of services. This training will count as prep hours after your first time that you volunteer for them.
Trainings are offered once a week so you can sign up online for the one that fits your schedule.
Contact: Dave Lowe, 503-467-4985


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Enabling Vehicle Weight Reduction Through the Usage of Engineered Plastics
This two minute documentary film follows the daily workings of a taxi driver in the city of Wuhu as he gives us running commentary of how proud he is to be driving a Chery taxi. He describes the superior handling and low operating costs of his taxi, thanks in part to the collaboration between DuPont and Chery.
As the film unfolds, Mr. Chen Anning, Vice President – Chery, explains that lightweighting technology is an important component of fuel efficiency, while Charlie Huang, from DuPont, explains that car lightweighting has been largely achieved by using engineered plastics to replace heavy metals. In these applications, plastics must be able to withstand high temperatures, which is where the engineered polymers, such as Zytel® and Hytrel® demonstrate their strength.
After a long day of chauffeuring passengers around the city of Wuhu, our taxi driver happily heads home to see his wife and son. Thanks to the collaboration with Chery, DuPont is helping drivers like him use less fuel and reduce emissions on the roads of China.
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