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For avid Massachusetts ATVers, the prospect is one of their ultimate fantasies — a network of hundreds of miles of trails in Massachusetts, at state-of-the-art facilities, all legal to ride on to their hearts' content.
The idea is not so far-fetched on a smaller scale, says Dick K. O'Brien, chairman of the Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Board — a state board that advises the Department of Conservation and Recreation on trail issues and advocates in general for good, high-quality, sustainable recreational trails.
For the past year-and-a-half, the trails advisory board has met with the DCR and other conservation and recreation groups to discuss the possibility on a somewhat smaller scale at Pittsfield State Forest and also to create and promote recreational destinations for ecotourists throughout other state-owned parks.
Mr. O'Brien estimates that there are 150,000 All Terrain Vehicle and Off Highway Motorcycle owners in the state, although only a third to half of them are registered.
"But, as for legal and sustainable trail systems, they really have no place to go," Mr. O'Brien said. "There are miles of trails that they use, but they are illegal trails. I'm not opposed to ATV use, but it needs to be done on a trail network designed for that use, otherwise the damage that can occur is extreme."
He said on some trails there are erosion gullies 6 to 10 feet deep.
In Pittsfield, the DCR is trying to catch up and redo the trail system to make it more appropriate for ATVs, he said.
"Those trails were never designed for ATV use," Mr. O'Brien said. "But, at the rate they are doing it, it would take decades before they are complete.
"A typical ATV person from the eastern part of the state who packs up his equipment and drives three hours to Pittsfield wants a system of 30 to 50 miles of trails that they can ride on so they can spend a day out there. They don't want a two-mile loop trail that they have to drive 20 times to get a good experience and drive back home."
The problem is, there is so little money allocated for trails, but Mr. O'Brien said he and others are hoping that will change.
"We're putting together a package of trail improvements across the state to go to the Legislature with," he explained. "They're working on the next environmental bond bill and we're hoping to convince the Legislature to include some capital funding for major trails projects."
In Pittsfield, the vision is for a state-of-the-art, professionally designed and developed ATV park — the only one in the state, Mr. O'Brien said.
"You have to begin somewhere," he said. "But, even on a good weekend, the facility could handle at its maximum 1,000 riders per weekend. There is no easy answer to this."
The DCR is still in the review process, is looking at parks and trails suitable for ATV use, according to Paul J. Jahnige, director of the Greenways and Trails program for the DCR, and has not yet sought public input.
Motorized use is allowed in eight parks (mostly on the East Coast), he said, but only on a limited basis on around 10 to 20 miles of trails or less at each — none in Central Massachusetts.
"For several years we've been doing site analyses, but we don't have any final decisions," Mr. Jahnige said. "We talked about allowing motorized-use because we're trying to enhance the experience. It would mean a better riding experience and more miles of trails. Any time we can enhance the recreational experience for users there are benefits to the community in public health and community development opportunities. We are looking across the state to enhance the experience for users at our various parks."
The possibility is an exciting one for ATV users, says William J. Atchison, sales manager for 20 years at Central Mass Powersports in Lunenburg.
"It would be fantastic," Mr. Atchison said. "It would help the economy and there would be more tax and registration money to help fund trail maintenance."
Most people head up North, he said.
"There is nothing legal in Massachusetts," Mr. Atchison said. "They use the local woods and sandpits, but if they don't have the landowners' permission, they are trespassing. It makes the guy just trying to have some fun a criminal. There is no place for them to go, really.
"You have to register, but the state is not providing any good trail systems for anyone to ride on. If an ATV park in the state opens up, you'll have a bunch of happy people. People who buy machines have to truck-and-trailer them all the way up to New Hampshire and we're missing out on some state revenue (we would bring in) if we had a place to ride in Massachusetts. It would be an attraction and benefit the local economy."
But Mr. O'Brien said there could never be enough trails to accommodate all ATVers.
"Even if they were to find 10 areas across the state they could develop — costing about $15 to 20 million apiece to develop —with 1,000 visitors each weekend maximum, that is only 10,000 riders, yet you have 150,000 ATVs in the state. Even in the wildest dreams of ATVers you'd never have enough facilities to take care of the demand here."
Property owners are reluctant to allow access on their properties like they have for the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts all the way up into Canada, he said, because ATVs do not operate on snow cover and there is potential for severe damage.
"You find many people taking vacations outside of the state to satisfy their desire to ride and the state losing potential revenue and income," he said. "They're spending money on gas, food and lodging and right now they're spending it in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Canada and not here in Mass. There is a balance that can be struck to accommodate a certain amount of ATV use."
The advisory board is looking at enhancing the experience for all users, he said, and marketing the area as a vacation destination including Leominster State Forest as a mountain biking and hiking destination and the Mass Central Rail Trail — 104 miles of trails connecting 24 communities from Boston to Northampton. The DCR recently took over design and construction of the 24-mile section of the MCRT from Waltham to Berlin, he said, and is joining existing efforts to pave or add compacted stone dust to trails. The MCRT runs through several Worcester County communities including Berlin, Clinton, West Boylston, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Oakham, New Braintree and Hardwick.
"With the MBTA's new station in West Fitchburg, the distance from Leominster State Forest and the new station is a half mile," Mr. O'Brien said. A component of a smart growth planning effort within a 2.5-mile radius of the station includes looking at open space and recreation opportunities, he said.
"The Montachusett Regional Trails Coalition is looking to attract hikers and mountain bikers from Boston for the weekend or a week of mountain bike riding and biking," he said. "With Great Wolf Resorts in the process of closing on the hotel off Route 31, there are discussions about a willingness for them to enhance the visitation experience by offering greater recreational opportunities other than just the water park. There is tremendous potential with the rail line to secure visitors."
He said people take the train now to go skiing at Mount Wachusett and the Crowley family that runs the ski area provides a shuttle from downtown Fitchburg to Wachusett.
"We could offer opportunities from the West Fitchburg station to mountain biking, hiking and leaf peeping, and the hotel could hire tour guides for bike riders to diversify the recreational opportunities and create a larger market for them."
Though there is already a strong contingent of bikers and hikers using Leominster's trails, he said there is a possibility of a new influx of people with the new station and resort.
"If we are deliberate and work together and plan this, we can create a first-class opportunity here and economically the region will benefit tremendously by that," he added. "But trying to get the trail community here in Massachusetts all on the same page and promote these three projects is a significant task."
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The story: FoxNews has claimed that Democrats in Ohio are may rig the 2010 Census.
MyTwoCensus Commentary: We urge readers to proceed with caution, as this article is filled with the kind of "Gotcha!" fluff that has made FoxNews so famous. However, FoxNews continues to serve an important role in keeping Democratic administrations on their toes…so we'll watch this one for a bit.
The Story: Hatian immigrants moving permanently to Florida en masse could positively affect the Sunshine State's headcount.
MyTwoCensus Commentary: Yup. This is likely. But how many grieving newly arrived Hatians make time for the 2010 Census as their first priority when upon landing in the US?
The Story: ┬ĀApparently, the Census Bureau is having trouble finding workers in West Texas.
MyTwoCensus Commentary: Even if West Texas has a low unemployment rate unlike the rest of the nation, there are still many unemployed and competent people out there. The Census Bureau recruiters in this area should be fired because clearly they are incapable of doing their jobs.
The Story: A 2010 Census meeting in Monroe, Louisiana draws sparse attendance.
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(AP) -- Make it two straight losses and a sudden dose of concern for No. 5 Louisville.
Even the best teams lose to Syracuse.
But losing to an unranked and scuffling Villanova team put the Cardinals on notice this season could only get bumpier.
Achraf Yacoubou hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer late in the second half to help Villanova upset No. 5 Louisville 73-64 on Tuesday night.
The Wildcats (12-7, 3-3 Big East) led by as many as 10 points in the first half and rallied late in the second to send the Cardinals to their second straight loss. Louisville (16-3, 4-2) had an 11-game winning streak end in a 70-68 loss to Syracuse on Saturday.
Peyton Siva had 15 points and 13 assists for the Cardinals and Wayne Blackshear scored 17 points. The Cardinals didn't play like a team that was just the No. 1 team in the country. The Cardinals, a 71 percent free throw shooting team, was 12 of 24 from the line and shot 40 percent from the field.
"We did a lot of things wrong tonight, and they did a lot of things right," Cardinals coach Rick Pitino said. "It was really a simple answer as to why we lost. Our free throws were a turnover. Our foul shooting was despicable. Very simple tonight."
Up ahead, another road game, Saturday at Georgetown.
The Cardinals led 52-46 with 8:25 left in the game but only scored 12 points the rest of the way.
"This one was tough for us, because we really needed this win, we needed to get our confidence level back up," Blackshear said. "Now we have to go back, and try to pull together as a team."
The win came exactly eight years (Jan. 22, 2005) after unranked Villanova beat No. 2 Kansas at the Wells Fargo Center. At the time, the win was a sign coach Jay Wright had the Wildcats headed back into national prominence. For now, Wright can only hope to build momentum off the gutty performance.
Ryan Arcidiacono scored 15 points, and JayVaughn Pinkston and Mouphtaou Yarou each scored 11 for Villanova.
"We know how good they are," Wright said of Louisville. "We still think that team can win a national championship."
Yacoubou was soon lost in a swarm of Villanova fans who had rushed the court, mobbing the Wildcats in celebration of one of their biggest wins in recent history.
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Wright's program has fallen from the Big East's elite following a run to the 2009 Final Four. The Wildcats were eliminated on the first weekend each of the next two tournaments and failed to qualify last season for the first time since 2004. The Wildcats needed this one.
"I just felt we broke through tonight," Arcidiacono said. "We just kept grinding, kept grinding."
Darrun Hilliard of the Wildcats picked off a pass at halfcourt and was fouled on the driving, crashing layup. He made the free throw to cut it to three. Yarou stepped back for the jumper to make it a one-point game. Pinkston tipped in the go-ahead basket for a 53-52 lead.
The Cardinals missed five straight from the free throw line (including two front ends of 1-and-1s) to keep Villanova's simmering upset hopes alive. Chane Behanan hit one to end the streak and tie the game at 53-all.
Yacoubou snapped the tie with a baseline 3 in front of Villanova's bench that sent his teammates into a frenzy. James Bell followed with another 3-pointer for a six-point lead and the upset win only 2:50 away.
Behanan fumbled the ball along the baseline and the Wildcats pounced. Arcidiacono was fouled and made two free throws for a 62-55 lead.
All that was left was for most of the crowd of 11,887 to count down the final seconds -- and for Pitino to fume.
"We got the lead, we hung in there, and then, basically, we turned the ball over every time we went to the foul line," he said. "It cost us an awful lot."
The Wildcats didn't need much of a crowd to make a run at an upset in the first 20 minutes. They hit their first four 3-pointers, beat the Cardinals on the boards, and hustled for every loose ball with the desire Wright would expect in a big game.
"I had no doubts," Arcidiacono said. "I didn't have any doubts we were going to win this game."
They built a 10-point lead that was erased by Louisville's 12-0 run. The Cardinals made the bulk of that run without Siva, who left after a hard fall around the basket. Pinkston ended a 4 1/2-minute scoring drought with a three-point play, and he scored the final basket of the half for a 30-28 lead.
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As of this moment, OOPhoto - my latest attempt at learning object oriented programming in ColdFusion - has no security. Anyone can create galleries and post photos; anyone can also delete photos and galleries. For my next step, I'd like to add some very simple security to the application. What I am thinking is that each user will get a cookie containing a UUID (universal unique identifier) generated by the application. This UUID will be stored with the gallery record. Then, I will enforce the rule that only the authoring user (as authenticated by the submitted cookie) can delete or edit a photo gallery.
Implementation aside, where does the security handling in an object oriented application go? Now, I'm not talking about how security is checked - if the COOKIE value is checked directly or if this check is encapsulated in some sort of security service; what I'm talking about is where does the initial security check originate? And let's be very clear here on what type of security I am referring to. I'm not talking about all security calls; I'm very specifically talking about security calls that can raise exception events.
In an MVC-style application architecture, it's easy to eliminate some possibilities right away. The View cannot handle request-level security because the View is not included until the Controller has deemed it appropriate; its very rendering indicates that the user has the right to view the given View. Sure, the View can have "Access checks" for help with rendering logic (ie. the user can see this link but not this one), but it probably shouldn't throw any sort of security exceptions.
So let's move up the chain to the Controller. I have to admit, traditionally in my procedural applications, it is the Controller that initiates my security handling. But, is this really where we want to be handling security? This is actually a very tough question because not all parts of an application involve interaction with the Model. In practice, there are two fundamentally different types of security:
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I am coming up with this stuff off the top of my head, so I am sure the naming choices could be better; but, let me explain: By domain-based security, I am referring to security that surrounds interaction with the domain model; basically, the data of the application. For example, Sarah has the rights to edit this record but not that record or Libby has the rights to View this record but not delete it.
Application-Based security, on the other hand, is security dictated by the greater application, not by the domain. For example, Sarah needs to be logged into the administrative console before she can view the "FAQ" page. The FAQ page is static (ie. not pulling from the database) and therefore (in our example) does not interact with the domain; it does, however, still require viewing authorization based on arbitrary rules defined in the application.
So, what we're seeing here is that we have to be able to initiate a security clearance check for requests that involve domain resources (ie. interact with the Model) as well as for those requests that exclude domain resources. By this very fact, it means that the Controller must be able to initiate security checks (as opposed to just handling exceptions raised by the domain model).
But, does this mean that the Controller should handle all security checks? Or should the totality of security checks be distributed across both the Model and the Controller? My gut tells me that security should be performed in both layers of the application. But, I can't really explain that gut feeling. And you know me - if I can't explain it, I ain't doing it.
Lets take a second and think about a Controller-only security model. My first instinct against that approach is, what happens when we add another interface, like FLEX or AIR? Those have different controllers and we don't want to rely on their Controllers to implement our application security. This is true, on a thin-slice level. But, when we examine those scenarios more closely, those other interfaces are still being funneled into our main application through some sort of Remote Facade or Remote Controller. We could certainly implement security there before the call gets processed by the Model.
But, is a Remote Facade considered the Controller? Or is this now part of the Model? Hmmm. Clearly this needs more thinking. Perhaps it is time to re-read Jason Dean's security articles - see if he has any hidden gems on this topic.
For now, I think I will start to build a Controller-initiating security model. The explanation for this is that in my current application, all requests go through a local controller. As such, it makes sense to have the Controller be the first line of defense. Once that is in place, perhaps it will be easier to refactor in a way that is more sound. This is not the best plan, but I need something that I can keep moving forward with.
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Nice stream of consciousness. Well thought out.
My first job out of college was for a government contractor. At 19 years old I had a security clearance and was maintaining classified systems. What company in their right mind lets a 19yo run a classified server? I had it beaten into my brain that security belongs at every level of development. The question stopped being "does security belong here?" and was transmuted into "who is allowed to use this?".
Security tokens, usually in the form of UserID and GroupID, were validated by every single function, even if there was no possible way the code could be called without having been pre-validated. Since every piece of code we wrote was ultimately turned over to someone else (the military), the assumption was that they had complete idiots working for them who would bypass any pre-validations and call every function directly. Hence, paranoia.
Since then, security clearance lapsed for years now, I've gotten significantly looser.
I remember going to DefCon something like a decade ago and listening to Bruce Schneier speak. One of the points he kept coming back to was that your security didn't have to be perfect and ironclad, it just had to make sense and be simple enough to manage. He said two things: "bad security is worse than no security", and "what's the worst thing that could happen if this thing is used by a bad person?". If the worst case scenario is annoying but not critical, then maybe you should focus on something else first.
If nothing else, his talks have made me step back from using UserID and GroupID to just using a GroupID. Even if the User is a Group unto themselves. This simplified my security functions by about an order of magnitude, and wasn't that hard for users to choke down.
But I still put security at every level. Can't help it. Don't think I'll ever get past it. (To this day I am unable to walk away from my desk without locking my workstation. It's a compulsion.)
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That sounds like a ton of responsibility to have right off the bad :) Hope that didn't take too many years off your life!
I like the idea of security favoring ease of use rather than iron-cladness. Of course, I am sure it depends on what type of application we're dealing with, but I am sure more often than not, we don't need extreme security (such as the type needed to pass a security audit).
I hope to get more of your feedback as I progress through this.
I feel like your last line requires an I Can Haz Cheeseburger Cat :) Also, just so we are all on the same page, I am not saying that storing a UUID in the cookie is a great form of security. I wanted the lowest possible entry to this topic.
Ben, I wish I did have some articles on security in an MVC or OO environment, cause that would me I was ahead of my blogging schedule :)
It has been on my list of things to work on for a while. There are so many places that security can be placed and since the application is separated into layers, no one solution can cover every layer.
Some of the things I have been thinking about are:
1. A user security object which contains all the information for the current user,including roles, individual permissions, IP address, form tokens (XSRF), etc.
2. Template mix-ins for security at the view layer, like you said for limiting pieces of the view to certain user types/roles/permissions, etc
3. Using Object factories/ColdSpring for injecting a security service into the service layer objects
4. Using a session facade for persisting and accessing the user security object
5. Using Aspect-Oriented with ColdSpring (or other framework) to add security advice to functions at the model/service layer.
This is the first time I have actually typed any of this out. So it is not, likely, well-formed and I am not yet sure how I would put all of it together, or if it is an efficient idea. For all I know, this may just be buzzword soup and completely non-sensical Perhaps it is overkill for OOPhoto, but since you brought it up :)
I started working on the security stuff today. I definitely feel quite shaky on it in the context of an OOP system. Hopefully I can show something tonight or tomorrow.
So far, in a few different approaches I've played with, I've found myself putting the App security ("can I access this page or function?") in the Controller, but the Data access ("can I view this record? can I edit this record?") down in the Model. The Controller in either case is aware of the user level / ID / group whatever, passing to the Model hooks as necessary.
for what it's worth :)
Hey Ben,
I'm not too sure if you read this:
Dos and Don'ts of Client Authentication on the Web - http://www.usenix.org/events/sec2001/fu/fu_html/
I found it to an enlightening read, albeit a bit off topic. The only reason I bring it up is so that you may reconsider the UUID only model.
I'll take a look. I'm actually not using the UUID model anyway. I am just going to create a user table that has a real ID in it. My goal here is not to create the most secure application - my goal is just to figure out in a light-weight way where the security points needs to be.
Hopefully I'll have something soon to share. Thanks.
That was a good article. Something I will definitely file away for a more in-depth review. For this application, I am not going to go overkill on the security as this is less about the security implementation and more about the security "hooks."


text: The fellas over at Boy Genius Report have got a image of the email that the users in the 79 areas received. According to the image, all Verizon Wireless, Inucel and Altell are going to slowly be transferred over to AT&T on step at a time. Personally this is great news! I live in Gowen, Michigan and am directly on the border, yet still in the purple. My service is terrible here, however I do expect it to get much, much better now. AT&T acquired areas in numerous states, those states being Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.


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Heart Walk raises money, awareness for heart disease
Hundreds participate in 5K run/walk on Lewiston-Auburn Trail
Hundreds of people participated in the 15th annual Central Maine Heart Walk on Sunday.
The 5K run/walk, held at the Hilton Garden Inn and along the Lewiston-Auburn Trail, raises money and awareness for cardiovascular disease.
A sea of red walked together to prevent heart disease, the nation's No. 1 killer. Many walked in memory of loved ones.
"I lost my father 25 years ago to heart disease so I always wanted to be a part of such an important cause," Allison Beane said.
Heart attack survivors and those who live with heart conditions also participated.
"What I have learned in my life is that heart disease takes something or someone away from everyone," said Janet Bragg, who lives with a rare heart condition.
Others said they changed their lifestyle to stay healthy.
"I just kept getting the voice inside that I had to lose weight, I had to walk or I was going to be dead," Phil Crawford said.
More than 800,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases every year. Even the smallest changes can have a big impact on the health of the heart, according to the American Heart Association.
"We threw the salt shaker away the first thing, and then started eating healthy and then I started walking," Crawford said. "I walked every chance I could get."
The goal of the event was to raise $160,000 for Maine programs.
"If you can make just a lifestyle change when you're young, it's going to benefit you for the rest of your life," Crawford said.
WMTW News 8 is a sponsor of the Central Maine Heart Walk. WMTW News 8's Tracy Sabol attended this morning's event in Auburn. The Southern Maine Heart Walk was also held Sunday at Back Cove in Portland.


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Plan for multi-factor authentication for Office 365 Deployments
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of authentication that requires the use of more than one verification method and adds a second layer of security to user sign-ins and transactions. It works by requiring any two or more of the following verification methods:
A randomly generated pass code
A phone call
A smart card (virtual or physical)
A biometric device
Multi-factor authentication in Office 365
Office 365 uses multi-factor authentication to help provide the extra security and is managed from the Microsoft 365 admin center. Office 365 offers the following subset of Azure multi-factor authentication capabilities as a part of the subscription:
The ability to enable and enforce multi-factor authentication for end users
The use of a mobile app (online and one-time password [OTP]) as a second authentication factor
The use of a phone call as a second authentication factor
The use of a Short Message Service (SMS) message as a second authentication factor
Application passwords for non browser clients (for example, the Microsoft Lync 2013 communications software)
Default Microsoft greetings during authentication phone calls
For the full list of added features, see the comparison of Azure Multi-Factor Authentication version. You can always get the full functionality by purchasing the Azure Multi-Factor Authentication service.
You get a different subset of capabilities depending on whether you have a cloud-only deployment for Office 365 or a hybrid set up with single sign-on and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).
|Where do you manage your Office 365 tenant?
|MFA second factor options
|Cloud only
|Azure Active Directory MFA (text or phone call)
|Hybrid setup, managed on-premises
|If you manage user identity on-premises, you have the following choices:
Physical or virtual smart card (AD FS)
Azure MFA (module for AD FS)
Azure AD MFA
The following figure shows how the updated Office 2013 device apps (on Windows) enable users to sign in with MFA. TheOffice 2013 device apps support multi-factor authentication through the use of the Active Directory Authentication Library (ADAL). Azure AD hosts a webpage where users can sign in. The identity provider can be Azure AD or a federated identity provider like AD FS. The authentication for federated users follows these steps:
Azure AD redirects the user to the sign-in web page hosted by the identity provider of record for the Office 365 tenant. The identity provider is determined by the domain specified in the user's sign in name.
The user signs in on the sign in web page on his or her device.
The identity provider returns a token to Azure AD when the user is successfully signed in.
Azure AD returns a JSON Web Token (JWT) to the Office device app, and the device app is authenticated by using a JWT with Office 365.
This is detailed in the following figure:
Software requirements
To enable MFA for Office 2013 client apps, you must have the following software installed (the version listed below, or a later version) based on whether you have a Click-to-run based installations or an MSI-based installations.
To determine whether your Office installation is Click-to-run or MSI-base:
Start Outlook 2013.
On the File menu, choose Office Account.
For Outlook 2013 Click-to-Run installations, an Update Options item is displayed. For MSI-based installations, the Update Options item is not displayed.
Click-to-run based installations
For Click-to-run based installations, you must have the following software installed, at file version listed below or a later file version. If your file version is not equal to or greater than the file version listed, update it using the steps below.
|File name
|Install path on your computer
|File version
|C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonx86\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\MSO.DLL
|CSI.DLL C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\csi.dll
|C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\GROOVE.exe
|C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\OUTLOOK.exe
|C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonx86\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\ADAL.DLL
|C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer
MSI-based installations
For MSI-based installations, you must have the following software installed, at file version listed below or a later file version. If your file version is not equal to or greater than the file version listed, update it using the link in the Update KB Article column.
|File name
|Install path on your computer
|Where to get the update
|C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\MSO.DLL
|C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\Csi.dll
|C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\GROOVE.EXE
|C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\OUTLOOK.EXE
|C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\ADAL.DLL
|C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer
|Not applicable
Enable MFA
To enable MFA, you have to complete the following:
- Enable clients for modern authentication:
Enable Modern Authentication for Office 2013 on Windows devices .
Set up Azure MFA with third-party directory services.
See the Advanced scenarios with Azure Multi-Factor Authentication and third-party VPN solutions for information on specific identity providers accepted to this program.
Tell individual users how to sign in by MFA: Sign in to Office 365 with 2-step verification.
If you have enabled your users for Azure AD MFA and they have any devices running Office 2013 that are not enabled for Modern Authentication, they will need to use AppPasswords on those devices. More information on AppPasswords and when/where/how they should be used can be found here: App Passwords with Azure Multi_Factor Authentication.
FAQ about Modern Authentication wiki article
Known issues:
Office 2013 and Office 365 ProPlus modern authentication : Things to know before onboarding
Troubleshooting Azure Multi-Factor Authentication:
How to troubleshoot sign-in issues with Office 2013 modern authentication when you use AD FS
When alternate IDs don't work:
How to use PowerShell to fix duplicate UPN
Script to fix duplicate user principal names
Client access filtering:
Office 2013 and Office 365 ProPlus modern authentication and client access filtering policies : Things to know before onboarding
Which apps support MFA?
|Android phone
|Android tablet
|Modern authentication for Word 2013, Word 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2016, PowerPoint 2013, PowerPoint 2016, OneNote 2013, OneNote 2016, Project 2013, Project 2016, Visio 2013, Visio 2016, Lync 2013, and Skype for Business is supported with this release.
|Modern authentication for Word 2016 for Mac, Excel 2016 for Mac, and PowerPoint 2016 for Mac is supported with this release.
|Modern authentication for Word for iPad, Excel for iPad, and PowerPoint for iPad is supported with this release.
|Modern authentication for Word for Android, Excel for Android, and PowerPoint for Android is supported with this release.
|Modern authentication for Word for Android, Excel for Android, and PowerPoint for Android is supported with this release.
|Modern authentication for Outlook 2013 and Outlook 2016 is supported with this release.
|Modern authentication for Outlook 2016 for Mac is supported with this release.
|Modern authentication for Outlook for iPad is supported with this release.
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We were not in favor of Amendment 64, the state constitutional amendment that legalizes the adult possession of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use. It might be legal in Colorado — and in the state of Washington — but it's still prohibited at the federal level, and that was the main reason we opposed the measure. This is a matter that, like immigration, demands federal reforms first.
But 64 is law. The state is obliged to proceed with implementation, despite the many pitfalls of legal incongruity.
State lawmakers and municipal officials throughout Colorado should above all respect the will of the voters. The ballot initiative process has its shortcomings, and elected officials might view it as an end-around of their lawmaking prerogative, but it's a direct reflection of the will of their constituents.
The officials tasked with crafting new marijuana policies must act clearly and decisively. This is all the more crucial given the inevitable legal contradictions that will permeate the issue so long as the federal government bans marijuana. Would-be pot entrepreneurs and private citizens who use marijuana deserve clear rules.
Already we're seeing a splintering of approach to the state law within Colorado. The Boulder County district attorney announced he would dismiss pending small-time marijuana possession cases, but days later the Weld County district attorney announced he would proceed with such prosecutions. (Note that a majority of voters in Weld County voted in favor of legalization.)
This kind of conflicted transition should not be permitted to muddle implementation of the amendment. The drawn-out implementation of medical marijuana laws was marred by such conflict. Lawmakers should avoid those past mistakes and fulfill the electorate's expectation for recreational marijuana.


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The vegetation in Spain
The main consequence of the climatic differences in Spain are the two very distinct types of vegetation: the warm Spain and the wet Spain.
The climatic diversity that prevails in Spain marks a clear difference between two very distinct types of vegetation. On one hand, in the Cantabrian area there is the luxurious vegetation with abundant deciduous forests where the most characteristic species is the common oak, followed by lime trees, chestnut trees, elm trees, ash trees, maple trees and hazelnut trees. This area also has plains covered in dense Atlantic thicket, formed by heather, ferns and gorse. Beech also grows in medium mountains and there are fir trees in the cooler areas of the Pyrenees and the Penibetic system. The second largest area of vegetation in Spain has been shaped by a dry, summer climate and presents two groups of vegetation: on the one hand, the vegetation of the plateau and the Iberian depression and on the other, the vegetation of Mediterranean Spain. It is characterised by uncultivated land and few forests in which the dominant species is the evergreen oak, invaded by the introduction of the pine at various different stages. Also, in the plateau we can find evergreen oak and cork oak forests and in drier areas such as the Ebro valley, Extremadura and La Mancha, there are abundant thickets, dotting the landscape with small bushes, each one very different to the next. The Gall Oak, Aleppo Pine and the Stone Pine are other types of trees which are found in abundance in the dry parts of Spain. The steppe is a common feature in the west of Andalusia and Levante.


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Osnabrück / Bonn, February 05, 2020. The globally operated logistics service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, together with the IT company BusinessCode, has launched a new tracking tool especially for sea freight. "Smart Ocean" is a monitoring system that is used across sectors in sea freight and continuously shows in real time every station of the containers on the sea route.
News Archive
2019September 2019
- 2019-09-25Hellmann Worldwide Logistics launches own branch in France
- 2019-09-24Night Star Express Hellmann N.V. wins tender for Mazda Motor Logistics Europe
- 2019-09-06Hellmann strengthen their management team
- 2019-04-04Night Star Express Hellmann receives the Partner Supplier Award from John Deere, for the second time
2018November 2018
- 2018-11-28Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and cargo.one sign cooperation agreement driving digitalization of logistics industry forward
- 2018-11-07Hellmann launches innovative real-time tracking system with automated return management
- 2018-08-23REC Group and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics extend contract
- 2018-08-17Hellmann and Bergisch Achsen KG start field tests with retro-fitted electric motor for commercial vehicles
- 2018-07-23Hellmann Contract Logistics and Siemens AG extend contract
- 2018-07-16Hellmann Worldwide Logistics reorganizes its CFO division: Dr. Alexander Blum hands over to Dr. Michael Noth
- 2018-04-16Robert Bommers becomes new COO Contract Logistics at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- 2018-04-12Hellmann UAE presents new joint venture "Hellmann Indu Chemical" at Middle East Coatings Show in Dubai
2017December 2017
- 2017-12-08Dr. Dieter Schramm to be new Head of Global IT at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- 2017-12-01Hellmann operates as an SE & Co. KG as of December 1, 2017
- 2017-07-31Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: New Company Structure, Effective August 1, 2017
- 2017-07-25Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Successful Business Year 2016
- 2017-04-27Matthias Magnor is the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Road & Rail and Bart de Vries is the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Air & Sea Freight at Hellmann
- 2017-04-18Effect of VAT on UAE Logistics Industry - What's All The Buzz About
- 2017-04-07Night Star Express Hellmann wins 'Partner Supplier Award' John Deere
- 2017-02-20Hellmann establishes new loading technology for complete vehicle transportation between Asia and Europe
- 2017-02-14Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Mexico Annual Party 2017
- 2017-02-13Uwe Neumeier is the new Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Hellmann
- 2017-02-01Hellmann Worldwide Logistcs - Budapest Spotlight
2016December 2016
- 2016-12-16Automotive Workshop Dubai – Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UAE facilitates business relationship building between Chinese delegates and the UAE car trading sector
- 2016-12-07Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Polska at Woodstock Festival
- 2016-12-07Hellmann Poland Opens New Branch in Warsaw
- 2016-12-01Hellmann Middle East using people development strategy as one of the main pillars of driving growth
- 2016-11-07Hellmann Appoints Wiedse Kruger and Expands Footprint In Africa
- 2016-11-02Hellmann MENASA, Growing by Leaps and Bounds
- 2016-10-31Klaus Hellmann to Join Hellmann Group's Supervisory Board
- 2016-10-27Bristol-Myers Squibb Partners with Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics in Dubai for the First International Hub
- 2016-10-05Hellmann Contributes to a Sustainable Chile
- 2016-09-23Hellmann Worldwide Logistics achieves ISO27001:2013 certification at Lichfield branch
- 2016-09-19Hellmann sees an increasing demand for rail transport due to Hanjin bankruptcy
- 2016-09-16Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK announces positive Q2 results
- 2016-09-09Hellmann Healthcare Logistics UK is now fully MHRA licensed
- 2016-06-30Sri Lanka Managing Directress of Hellmann won gold award in supply chain
- 2016-06-28Lianyungang Port and Hellmann deepen cooperation
- 2016-06-08New Track and Trace App
- 2016-03-14Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Pioneers Pricing and Sales Automation with Freightos AcceleRate™ Rollout
- 2016-03-07Cooperation between Hellmann East Europe and Gebrüder Weiss in Georgia
- 2016-01-26DEKRA Certification GmbH confirms Information Security at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics - Tested and certified according to ISO/IEC 27001:2013
- 2016-01-12Hellmann Worldwide Logistics remodels its German national organization
- 2016-01-07Frank Liebelt is new Chief People Officer of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics


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Brief Summary
When Tigé created the immensely popular Z3 it brought wakeboat design to new heights. The model became so successful that the company was forced to produce a smaller version. While Tigé already had a Z1, that model was abandoned in favor of this all new Z1 that mirrored everything the popular Z3 had going for it. In that sense, this Z1 has been reborn and now takes its place in the upper echelon of wakeboats.
Key Features
- Aggressive bottom design
- Competitive price
- Exceptional handling and maneuverability
- Maximum 8-degree list
- Balance of space
- Lifetime hull replacement
- 3-year bow-to-stern warranty
|Length Overall
|21' 5'' / 6.55 m
2.59 m
|Dry Weight
4,285 lbs.
1,943 kg
|Max Headroom
|Bridge Clearance
|Fuel Capacity
48 gal.
|Water Capacity
Engine Options
|Tested Engine
Currently no test numbers
|Std. Power
1 x 343-hp PCM EX343 5.7L MPI
|Opt. Power
1 x 275-hp PCM ProSport 5.0L MPI
|Hull Warranty Extended
|Lifetime Hull Replacement
Captain's Report
Captain's Report by Capt. Steve--
Mission Statement
The new Tigé Z1 was created to provide the ultimate platform for creating the "perfect wake" for whatever aspects of watersports are chosen at any given time, in a smaller, more affordable package. Not only can the desired wake be dialed in, but the Tigé Touch panel allows the specific parameters to be recalled at the touch of a button for each person being towed. She is also intended to appeal to people wanting an attractive general-purpose sportboat and still have the safety aspects of inboard power.
Major Features
Aggressive bottom design.
The Z-Series bottoms have been completely redesigned for aggressive functionality.
Competitive price.
Tigé specifically designed the Z1 to be competitively priced against any contenders in the inboard runabout class.
Exceptional handling and maneuverability.
All of our tests on Tigé boats have validated their fine handling characteristics without regard to whether we were cruising, ballasted or light.
Maximum 8-degree list.
For creating the ultimate surf wake, the boat is ballasted to one side. With ballast sacks filled to maximum, the Z1 will only exhibit a maximum list of 8-degrees providing prime surfing output while still maintaining a safe running attitude.
Balance of space.
Even with the roomy cockpit seating there is still plenty of space at the bow for lounging or sunning. A vast improvement over the old style Z1.
There's something very unique about the styling of a Tigé boat. For example, the Z1 has some traditional features, such as the pointed bow, but as the eye moves back some aggressive styling details start to come into play. Molded-in contour lines, high freeboard and stylish graphics are all signals that a Tigé is on the loose. Add a stylish Alpha Z tower and the Z1 generates gawkers and dock envy.
The Full Spectrum...
First things first... how can Tigé make a boat that performs across the full spectrum, and just what is that spectrum anyway? Well, first it needs to be understood that a slalom skier is going to want to have a smooth, shallow wake for keeping up speed while going back and forth across the boat's wake and wash without stumbling. To get a shallow wake on a typical boat, it must go faster so that it planes on top of the water better. But a skier can only be towed so fast. They need a mid range speed in order to stay in control.
A wakeboarder, on the other hand, wants a fat wake to jump off of and get serious air as he flies across from side to side. To get a fat wake, a typical boat must have the bow up high and the stern dragging. That means slowing down which does the wakeboarder no good for high jumps. So what to do?
Planing isn't a problem as most boats will do it at a moderate speed. So the slalom guy is happy. To get the wake up, all that's required is to keep the speed and sink the boat lower. That means adding ballast by filling tanks or removable bags called "fat sacs". But Tigé adds one more dimension.
Playing T.A.P.S.
T.A.P.S. stands for Tigé Adjustable Performance System, and it's exactly as the name implies. Instead of the hull dropping down slightly in the stern like other wakeboats, Tigé's hull has a slight rise, which Tigé calls Convex-V, and behind that, at the transom, is a plate that is adjustable at the helm to control the characteristics of the hull, and therefore, the wake.
Presto, now we have a planing boat with a light wake, and at the touch of a switch to lower and raise the plate, the operator can squat the stern to increase the wake. For even fatter wakes, add more ballast. It's performance heaven for watersports enthusiasts and this system is on every Tigé hull.
The Perks
Not only does this offer great wake control, but also impressive boat performance at the same time. Thanks to her triple hull tracking fins, the Z1 runs straight, there's very little slide so there's no falling off the turn or losing control.
Since this is a V-drive installation, there's more room in the cockpit without having to work around a bulky engine box in the middle of the boat. PCM engines not only have four engine mounts, but an additional two under the transmission as well. That translates into less vibration and less discomfort for the passengers.
What Makes a Z Series?
The new Z series boats have completely refined aspects of the successful Convex V hull including adjusted characteristics of the deadrise parameters. This was a natural evolution of the design that took what was arguably the best wakeboat and made it into the best wakeboat/surf boat combination.
The result allows operators to create a longer and more crisp wake allowing more room to advance as skills increase. This is without a doubt a professional level boat, yet also allows those new to the sport to cut their teeth with more docile wave characteristics until they are ready for big wake.
The interiors have been redesigned as well -- creating what is among the deepest freeboards in the industry. Secure seating while inside the deep cockpit is of paramount importance especially with the boat at an 8-degree maximum surf wake attitude.
Features Walkthrough
The bow of previous Z1 models has historically been a bit cramped, but this new style creates a good balance of space between the bow playpen and the cockpit. While it's still not large enough for say, a cockpit table, it is large enough to be enjoyed by two people. Padded bolsters run nearly 360-degrees with the exception of the walk-through windshield, adding comfort regardless of where one is sitting. A cooler is located fully forward under a filler cushion.
The helm of the new Z1 has been given a complete redesign and is now more reminiscent of a high-end luxury sports car than a wakeboat. Gauge clutter is reduced thanks to the multifunction display of the Tigé Touch. Operator comfort has been given much more attention with the development of a new captain's chair with flip-up armrests and a reclining adjustment.
The cockpit offers wraparound seating that is as plush as any in class. Storage can be found underneath the seats. Vinyl is stitched with high-end Gore-Tenera thread which is not only UV-resistant, but has a high tensile strength.
The stern is as much a gathering and relaxing spot as it is a staging area for putting on boards. The swim platform is low to the water eliminating the need for a reboarding ladder. Storage is located under the sunpad cushions as well as in the transom.
It's hard to imagine a more ideal boat for creating that perfect wake for wakeboarding or wake surfing. The Z1 has virtually everything one could desire packaged together in a size that easily transportable.
Because she has a slightly higher freeboard forward than some other inboard ski/wake boats the Z1 is also a viable alternative to a conventional sterndrive sportboat for general use. The added advantage is that she has the safety inherent in inboard power.


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50 Tasty Foods Under 50 Calories
1 Calorie: Radish
How much? 1 radish
They're not just a garnish, especially if you want to shed a few pounds! Radishes are extremely low in calories, high in fiber, and break down more slowly in your digestive system—keeping you fuller longer.
2 Calories: Bell Pepper
How much? 1 slice, raw
Burn, baby, burn! Studies shows these fiery little peppers can help you torch fat faster. Plus, the folate and vitamin B6 found in these flavor-filled vegetables can reduce swelling in arteries, helping to reduce your risk of heart disease.
3 Calories: Cauliflower
How much? 1 floret
These crunchy florets are filled to the brim with belly-filling fiber. And if you're ever craving the creamy taste of mashed potatoes but don't want the fat and calories, try this raw mashed potato recipe —100 percent made from cauliflower!
4 Calories: Strawberry
How much? 1 strawberry
Strawberries serve up some big health benefits! According to researchers at the University of Warwick, snacking on this popular summer treat can help prevent heart disease and diabetes. Mike Roussell, Ph.D, and SHAPE Diet Doctor columnist, suggests using berries as the base for a healthy smoothie. They add tons of flavor for very few calories, the mark of all the best foods for weight loss.
5 Calories: Scallion
How much? 1 scallion
Scallions, also known as green onions, are the perfect low-calorie, low-sodium, and fat-free flavor addition to almost any meal. Plus, research shows that scallions (along with onions and garlic) can help reduce inflammation and your risk of some cancers. Add chopped scallions to omelets, salads, or stir-fries. You can go crazy—100g of fresh leaves is just 31 calories!
6 Calories: Celery
How much? 1 stalk
It's the quintessential diet food. But if noshing on plain celery sticks doesn't appeal to you, try this quick and easy recipe to sneak it into your diet. Bonus: Researchers at the University of Missouri found that a compound in celery stopped certain breast cancer tumor cells from multiplying and growing in rats.
7 Calories: Spinach
How much? 1 cup, fresh
Thanks to Popeye's bulging biceps, this leafy green is best known for its muscle-building power. But spinach is also a rich source of plant-based omega-3s and folate, which help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. Aim for 1 cup fresh spinach or 1/2 cup cooked per day.
8 Calories: Dill Pickle
How much? 1 pickle
Pickles offer a completely guilt-free way to satisfy a salty, crunchy craving. And it's super easy to make your own: thinly slice cucumbers and douse them in rice vinegar. That's it!
"Cucumbers only have 16 calories per cup and the rice vinegar only adds 1 calorie per teaspoon but tons of flavor," says Chicago nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D.
9 Calories: Hearts of Palm
How much? 1 hearts of palm, canned
They may not be the most common vegetables, but these white wonders should be a staple in your diet! With minimal calories, loads of fiber, and a delicious artichoke-like flavor, they're a great addition to any meal.
10 Calories: Romaine Lettuce
How much? 1 cup
Not all lettuce is created equal. Choose Romaine as the base for your salad and you'll not only add a variety of textures and flavors to your meal, but also a big hit of nutritional value. Extremely low in calories and high in water content, Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, and vitamin C.
11 Calories: Tomatillo
How much? 1 tomatillo
A relative of the tomato, this green fruit is often used for salsas or preserves. It's low in calories and high in flavor, making it a great addition to healthy recipes like these decadent spinach enchiladas or this tomatillo turkey stew. Neither dish comes close to breaking your calorie bank!
12 Calories: Asparagus
How much? 4 spears, cooked
This low-calorie, high-fiber veggie is a great food for weight loss and overall health. But did you know asparagus can also help prevent a bad hangover? According to Korean researchers, asparagus helps boost levels of a key enzyme that breaks down alcohol. Cheers to that!
13 Calories: Broccoli
How much? 1 floret
You know broccoli is healthy—it's low in calories and loaded with calcium. Another reason to love the fibrous veggie? It helps fight cancer! A 2011 study published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research
found that one of the primary chemicals in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables selectively targets and kills cancer cells.
14 Calories: Cucumber
How much? 1 cup, diced
A cucumber is about 90 percent water, making it an ideal snack for when you're trying to slim down. It's also the perfect ingredient for refreshing summer side dishes like this Sicilian Orange-Cucumber Salad.
15 Calories: Mushrooms
How much? 1 cup, raw
Mushrooms are not only low in calories, but their meaty texture and potent flavor fill you up fast. In fact, Dr. Oz touts the mushroom to be a "secret weight loss food" since they're high in fiber and low in calories—the perfect equation.
16 Calories: Lemon
How much? 1 lemon
Lemons deliver some surprising health benefits. Studies show that the scent of lemon oil can actually create a greater sense of concentration, while increasing alertness. Lemons also contain pectin, a soluble fiber that has been shown to help with weight loss—so add some lemon to your water to feel fuller and prevent between-meal munchies.
17 Calories: Apricot
How much? 1 apricot
Sweet, juicy, and satisfying, apricots make the perfect summer snack, especially if you're watching your weight. So it's not surprising the tasty fruit made our list of the top 50 foods for weight loss.
18 Calories: Summer Squash
How much? 1 cup
Squash is often linked with crisp fall weather and Thanksgiving feasts, but this summer squash is even lower in calories than its winter counterpart. Check out this recipe for mouthwatering spaghetti squash and lean meatballs. It's one of our all-time favorite food swaps for weight loss!
19 Calories: Cabbage
How much? 1 cup
We've touted bok choy (one type of cabbage) as an excellent food for weight loss, but it's just one of literally hundreds of cabbage varieties that deliver fantastic health benefits. For maximum rewards, cook your cabbage by steaming. Research shows that steamed cabbage retains more cancer-fighting enzymes than raw or microwave versions.
20 Calories: Egg White
How much? 1 egg white
The debate about the health benefits of eggs has raged on for years. However, one thing is fact: One egg white has just 20 calories. And with the amount of protein it provides, it's a great way fuel up on the road to weight loss.
21 Calories: Parmesan Cheese
How much? 1 tbsp
Parmesan cheese has more calcium than all other cheeses and is chock full of protein—both of which help metabolize fat. Just be sure to keep your portions in check. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons (just 42 calories) on your salad for an incredible flavor boost that won't derail your diet.
22 Calories: Tomato
How much? 1 tomato
Tomatoes can reduce your risk of cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease, according to a study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Opt for organic, and go for the big juicy kind. Then slice it up for a healthy, weight-loss inducing Caprese salad.
23 Calories: Hummus
How much? 1 tbsp
Hummus adds flavor and protein to veggie dishes without a lot of extra calories. Plus, the fiber and antioxidants found in this Middle Eastern bean dip have lasting health effects. Try these out-of-the-box ways to enjoy hummus. Just be mindful of portion control, as this is one healthy food that's easy to overdo!
24 Calories: Cantaloupe
How much? 1/8 melon
Filled with antioxidants, cantaloupe makes the perfect sweet and refreshing snack. One of their hidden health benefits? Cantaloupes contain many vitamins and minerals that can help prevent eye problems.
25 Calories: Sugar-Free Gelatin
How much? 1/2 cup
It may not be as creamy as sugar-packed desserts like ice cream, but at 25 calories per serving, sugar-free gelatin is a great substitute for satisfying your sweet tooth.
26 Calories: Olives
How much? 5 olives
Olives are packed with nutrients and make a super satisfying snack. Add them to salads for a healthy dose of monounsaturated fats, which can help prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering levels of bad cholesterol and raising levels of the good stuff. At just 26 calories for five olives, it's easy to keep your diet in check.
27 Calories: Plum
How much? 1 plum
Plums, part of the stone fruit family, contain compounds that work in your cells to protect against aging and disease. They also have anti-diabetic and anti-obesity properties. AND they're delicious. At just 27 calories each, it's a win win win!
Sick of eating your fruit plain? Check out this delicious plum salad!
28 Calories: Pineapple
How much? 1 slice
Pineapple contains a potent mix of vitamins, antioxidants, and enzymes that make it a powerful inflammation fighter. Enjoy 1/2 cup two or three times a week—it's perfect for when your sweet tooth starts to bite.
29 Calories: Star Fruit
How much? 1 star fruit
When you're bored with apples and oranges, spice things up with the tart and slightly sweet star fruit. It's an excellent source of vitamin C and naturally free of sodium and cholesterol—all reasons why we included star fruit on this list of the best foods for weight loss.
30 Calories: Carrot
How much? 1 carrot
You know raw vegetables are a smart addition to any healthy diet plan, but they're not always convenient for on-the-go snacking. Enter carrots. They're low in calories and one medium-sized raw carrot (or 3 ounces of baby carrots) offers nearly 2 grams of belly-filling fiber.
31 Calories: Air-Popped Popcorn
How much? 1 cup
Popcorn lands in a variety of spots along the calorie spectrum. Order a bag at the movies and you'll easily take in an entire meal's worth of calories before the final credits, not to mention the 17 grams of fat from the butter. On the other hand, air-popped versions (sans toppings) make a great low-calorie, high-fiber snack.
32 Calories: Leeks
How much? 1 cup, cooked
Leeks belong to the same vegetable family as garlic and onions, so they boast many of the same health benefits like fighting inflammation that can lead to heart disease. The tasty, affordable, and versatile veggie adds a lot of flavor to dishes without a lot of calories. Plus, because they're high in fiber, they aid in digestion.
33 Calories: Brussels Sprouts
How much? 1/2 cup, cooked
Registered dietitian Alexandra Oppenheimer from New York calls Brussels sprouts "nutrition cannonballs." And for a good reason. With just 10 calories, 1/2 gram of fiber, and 1/2 gram of protein per sprout, they'll keep you satisfied while eating fewer calories. Just don't sabotage your healthy dish by cooking them with too much oil or bacon. (We love this simple roasted Brussels sprouts recipe!)
34 Calories: Snow Peas
How much? 1/2 cup, cooked
Snow peas are great for snacking because they don't require any shelling. And since almost 25 percent of snow pea's calories come from protein, they'll keep you full and help stave off between-meal munchies. Enjoy them raw or try tossing them into your next stir-fry.
35 Calories: 10 Grapes
How much? 10 grapes
Along with blueberries and red wine, red and purple grapes are packed with a powerful antioxidant called resveratrol, which has been a hot topic in the development of anti-aging treatments. Pop a few red grapes and reap these benefits—naturally!
36 Calories: Okra
How much? 1 cup
Called "lady fingers" for their shape and size, this veggie also produces a substance called "mucilage," which is beneficial to digestion. The substance binds with toxic acid that the liver releases into the digestive system, helping to eliminate it from the body.
37 Calories: Apple
How much? 1/2 apple
We all know the old adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," but is it really true? Science says, yes! According to research from Florida State University, apples are truly a "miracle fruit" that lower cholesterol to fight heart disease, the No. 1 killer of men and women.
38 Calories: Peach
How much? 1 peach
Few things are more refreshing on a hot summer's day than biting into a sweet, juicy peach. And with nearly 3 grams of fiber, it's a great way to satisfy between-meal hunger. To dress up your peach for a super delicious dessert, slice it up and drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey on top. It's the perfect summer treat for just 100 calories.
39 Calories: Grapefruit
How much? 1/2 grapefruit
This tasty tropical fruit is a great snack for weight loss. It's high in water content to keep you hydrated and contains a healthy dose of vitamin C. What's more, studies show grapefruit may help promote weight loss by reducing insulin levels and boosting metabolism. Reason enough to add half a grapefruit to breakfast? We think so!
40 Calories: Green Beans
How much? 1 cup
Don't be fooled by their rich green color. Green beans are a great source of colorful pigments like carotenoids, the same powerful antioxidants found in carrots and tomatoes. For maximum flavor and nutrition, cook green beans whole by steaming them.


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The Astronomy Centre
Bacup Road A681, Near Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 7HP
Every Saturday night (weather permitting) the Astronomy Centre opens its observatory doors to the public for an evening of stargazing. This is perhaps the best equipped observatory in the UK hosting a wide range of large aperture telescopes. Please contact the event organisers to check the status of the event you wish to attend.
- Event includes an astronomy related presentation or talk.
- Event will involve stargazing and observing the skies through telescopes weather permitting
This event is being organised by Astronomy Centre who should be contacted if you have any queries. We highly recommend you confirm this event is indeed going ahead before travelling. If you do attend it would be fantastic if you could let the organiser know you found them via Go Stargazing!
Please contact Astronomy Centre directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Go to the organiser's web page for this event
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
Location darkness on Saturday 24th August 2019
The below graphic shows if and when it will be dark at The Astronomy Centre on the evening of this event. Yellow areas show when the skies are not dark due to daylight (bold yellow) and moonlight (faded yellow). Click on the image for an explanation on how darkness is determined.


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In Pathfinder (as D&D) if you make a move action, you forfeit your secondary attack.
However, an Eagle has natural "2 x talon attack" listed as its primary, with a bite attack as a secondary.
Some GM's seem to treat the "two talon attacks" the same as a two weapon fighter attack (despite it not having the same off-hand penalty etc), only allowing 1 claw after a move action.
Other GM's treat the "two talon attack" as the primary attack, allowing both with a move action, but not the secondary bite attack.
Who is right? Please cite sources - either online or the relevant Pathfinder book and page.


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Parent and Family Programs
Parents Advisory Council
The Parents Advisory Council serves as the governing body of the Parents Association and is comprised of 16-32 Parents Association Bronze, Silver, or Gold members representing each undergraduate class (freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior).
The dedicated parents and family members who serve on the Council support student success by advancing the efforts of the Parents Association to engage the parents and family members of WKU's current students. The Parents Advisory Council is charged with ensuring the effectiveness of the Association in achieving its goals, establishing and enforcing policies for the Association, and allocating funds from the Parents Fund to support student directed initiatives.
In addition, members of the Council are expected to:
- Attend at least two of three Parents Advisory Council meetings per academic year and one activity;
- Assist with the planning and staffing of Parent and Family Programs events including Parent and Family Weekend;
- Identify and advocate needs and concerns of other WKU parents and family members to University staff and administrators;
- Support the Parents Fund by making an annual gift in addition to membership dues;
- Further the goals of the Parents Association by assisting with fundraising efforts;
- Represent the Parents Association at new student recruitment and orientation events in the fall and spring;
- Promote the Parents Association and Parents Advisory Council to other parents and family members of WKU students;
- Interact with prospective students and their parents and family members in their local communities, and acquaint them with and highlight the benefits of attending WKU; and,
- Serve on the Council for at least one year with a maximum service equal to the number of years their students are enrolled at WKU.
Parents and family members who serve on the Council benefit from the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of developments in academics, campus life, and long-range projects from University staff and administrators. In addition, Council members benefit from the opportunity to work alongside, and forge connections and long-lasting friendships, with other parents and family members serving on the Council.
Parents Advisory Council officer positions include Chair (Co-Chair), Secretary, and Treasurer. Officers are elected to their positions by majority vote, and serve one-year terms (no more than two consecutive terms in the same position).
Parents Advisory Council By-laws Join the Parents Advisory Council
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Council OKs $4.4 million plan to erase rape kit backlog
Houston's long-standing backlog of more than 6,600 rape kits will be eliminated within 14 months after City Council's unanimous approval Wednesday of a $4.4 million plan to outsource the testing to private labs.
The vote will see the Houston Police Department ship those 6,663 kits, 1,450 kits tied to active cases, and 1,020 samples of DNA evidence from other cases, such as robberies and property crimes, to labs in Utah and Virginia.
The city negotiated bulk pricing on the deal, dropping the average per-kit cost to $400, which city officials said is roughly a third of the typical price.
"It needed to be done," Mayor Annise Parker said. "I'm satisfied we have a cost-effective solution, but also the right solution for everybody who's been involved in this process, both the survivors of rape, but also those who may be, if there are any, incarcerated wrongly."
The effort is a milestone for the city's embattled crime lab, which was closed temporarily in 2002 after an audit cited unqualified personnel, lax protocols and shoddy facilities, including a roof that leaked rainwater onto evidence. The city has spent untold cash and staff time grappling with the backlog, including $2.1 million in federal money in 2010 and 2011.
"We have an opportunity now to bring closure in some ways to victim-survivors and, again, to some who may be incarcerated incorrectly, to do it expeditiously, and to be fiscally responsible in doing it," said Councilwoman Ellen Cohen, former head of the Houston Area Women's Center. "We are looking at kits that can be tested for far less than we had originally anticipated, and that's very important."
Covers all testimony
Council members C.O. Bradford and Helena Brown raised concerns about the cost of bringing experts in from Utah and Virginia to testify, should cases resulting from testing the backlog go to trial.
Parker said the $4.4 million should cover all needed testimony, including that related to the active cases being outsourced, adding the city has farmed out DNA testing and flown experts here to testify for years. Even if the initial amount falls short, she said, there are several million dollars left in the budget set aside to tackle the backlog.
HPD Assistant Chief Matt Slinkard said both labs awarded contracts Wednesday have cleared other jurisdictions' backlogs, and reported that expert testimony was required in fewer than 1 percent of such cases. Slinkard said cases also may be reopened and adjudicated without a need for expert testimony.
Parker said she expects few local cases to be affected by the testing of the backlog, because many have long since been closed or adjudicated, whether because other evidence was sufficient to bring charges, the victim was not willing to prosecute, or other such factors. The hit rate was "incredibly low," she said, when other cities tackled their own backlogs.
Moving forward
New York City exonerated one defendant after working through its 16,000-kit backlog, first identified in 1999. As of 2009, the testing had produced 2,000 hits matching DNA profiles in law enforcement databases and 200 investigations, arrests or prosecutions, according to the Joyful Heart Foundation, which works to raise awareness of sexual and domestic violence.
Los Angeles' backlog of 6,132 rape kits, made public in 2008, produced about 1,000 hits in law enforcement databases, according to the Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles police officials in 2011 estimated the number of arrests generated by the backlog testing in the "dozens."
"It's important for every victim out there. It's important for the community as a whole. It's important so that we can move forward and get all this DNA testing done, but also it moves us to be compliance with the change in the law that occurred," Slinkard said.
A 2011 change in Texas law required police agencies to test all such kits in their possession.
"Justice warrants that these kits be tested, for the sake of inmates, for the sake of victims and for the pure sake of justice," said Bradford, who was police chief when the city lab's problems came to light. "We cannot go back and undo what was done in the 1970s going forward. At this point in time, at least there's some movement to get something done about precious evidence that has been held for decades."
Kits tied to active cases will be tested first, Parker said, followed by those in which a defendant is incarcerated.


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2010 OCLC Global Council Annual Meeting
The meeting was held April 19–22 in Dublin Ohio.
Cet événement est terminé.
The meeting was held April 19–22 in Dublin Ohio. Choose a morning or afternoon from the navigation bar below to see the available video recordings from that session. Slide presentations from individual speakers are available below.
Slide presentations
What Makes Canada's OCLC Members Special? [PDF, 15 slides]
Beth Barlow, Americas Regional Council
Asia Pacific Regional Council: Challenges Facing Libraries [PDF, 8 slides]
Chew Leng Beh, Asia Pacific Regional Council
Asia Pacific Regional Council: Feedback to OCLC [PDF, 8 slides]
Chew Leng Beh, Asia Pacific Regional Council
The Future of e-Content - Where are we headed? [PDF, 21 slides]
Brian Cannan, Director, Licensed Content Services, OCLC
Asia Pacific Regional Council: New Zealand Seminar [PDF, 7 slides]
Janet Copsey, Asia Pacific Regional Council
OCLC Research, the RLG Partnership and the Innovation Lab [PDF, 48 slides]
Lorcan Dempsey, Vice President, OCLC Research and Chief Strategist
The Value Proposition - The Public Purpose Endeavors of OCLC [PDF, 49 slides]
Cathy De Rosa, OCLC Global Vice President of Marketing
National Licences in Germany: One Way to Improve Access for Science and Research [PDF, 16 slides]
Berndt Dugall, EMEA Regional Council
Resource Sharing in Europe [PDF, 17 slides]
Poul Erlandsen, EMEA Regional Council
WorldCat Registry [PDF, 25 slides]
Ted Fons, Director, WorldCat Global Metadata Network, OCLC
President's Report [PDF, 12 slides]
Jan Ison, Jan Ison, President, OCLC Global Council
Web-scale Management: What, When, How, Why ... and Where [PDF, 61 slides]
Andrew Pace, Executive Director, Networked Library Services, OCLC
Report to Global Council [PDF, 7 slides]
Gwenda Thomas, Vice Chair/Chair Elect, EMEA Regional Council
OCLC Record Use Policy Discussion [PDF, 18 slides]
Jennifer Younger, President Elect, OCLC Global Council
OCLC Record Use Policy Update [PDF, 14 slides]
Jennifer Younger, President Elect, OCLC Global Council
OCLC Financial Report [PDF, 8 slides]
Rick Schwieterman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, OCLC
Date de début
19 avril 2010
Date de fin
22 avril 2010


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Chris Noth Reveals His Marriage Has Spurred Racist Hate Mail
Chris Noth is famous for his roles in "Sex in the City," "Law & Order" and "The Good Wife," but he's long sought to keep his private life out of the spotlight.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, a candid Noth talked about getting married last year to his longtime girlfriend, Tara Lynn Wilson, and his dismay over opponents of interracial relationships sending the couple racist hate mail.
"When I was in a play on Broadway two years ago I'd occasionally get letters of outrage, usually from somewhere in Alabama or something, saying y'know, 'Don't come down here with your wife,'" he said.
Still, Noth is hopeful that the world is heading towards a post-racial future. "We're all getting together. We're all mixing it up," he laughs.
Check out an excerpt from the full interview with Noth.


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And many thanks for your interest and participation in this ongoing research project into/appreciation of mid-century illustration, which I began in late 2005.
In the past I've used the new year as an opportunity to ask "who are you?"... this year I thought instead I'd tell you a little about "who you are."
Beside the 3,000 people who choose to be official followers of this blog, nearly 7,000 of you receive TI via RSS feeds.
As well, about 1,200 of you have signed up for the "daily scan" (sorry that its not always daily anymore... my teaching job often overwhelms my schedule). Its because of the daily scan subscriber list, by way of your names, that I have the clearest picture of who you are. Your names, which I often recognize, or the contact info in your email signature tell me a lot about what kind of people share my interest in illustration from "the last golden age".
I often marvel at what a diverse crowd - both in age range and by profession - you are.
There are hundreds of illustrators, designers, art directors, creative directors and copy writers, journalists and editors, cartoonists, animators, comic book artists and fine artists on the TI mailing list. There are also many (dozens) of educators who teach secondary and post-secondary arts courses. Hundreds of graphic and fine arts students also subscribe to TI. There are also many professionals in a wide range of fields to diverse to list. And lets not forget gallery owners and museum curators, as well as nostalgia collectors and dealers. Then there are just those folks who have a fondness for the period we feature on TI. There are an awful lot of you as well, and I'm grateful to you all for your continuing support and enthusiasm - thank you!
There are easily as many females as males who enjoy Today's Inspiration - and you come from all over the world. Here's a snapshot of site traffic from yesterday morning:
You are busy people. The average visitor to Today's Inspiration stays for only a couple of minutes...
... but your interest level in the content here is quite involved. Most readers view at least two pages, which means you typically look at around ten posts - or two weeks worth of material.
Connected to this blog are visitors who used a variety of social media platforms and tools. Nearly 2,000 people follow our tweets on Twitter (and often retweet them - many thanks!)...
A remarkably similar number follow on Google Plus...
Our posts and single images are regularly reshared by many folks who use Facebook and Tumblr and we are linked to over a hundred blogs and websites. Many thanks to everyone who helps spread the word about Today's Inspiration - I really appreciate your generosity and support!
The 'other half' of Today's Inspiration is on Flickr, where TI's image archive, currently standing at over 11,000 scans, has been viewed more than ten million times - wow! Here some interesting statistics reveal who you are.
Not surprisingly, two of the top three images viewed in the archive feature pin-up style art. As of January 1, 2012 this Coke ad by Haddon Sundblom has been viewed 9,025 times.
This 1952 pin-up calendar page by Ward Brackett has been viewed more than eleven and a half thousand times.
But the number one viewed image of all time in my Flickr archives remains the great "mystery of the ages" ...
This page from an issue of Famous Artists School magazine, a page from an article in which Al Parker describes his illustration workflow, has been viewed over 22,000 times (7 times already this morning as I write this!) and I have absolutely no idea why (Flickr does not provide enough data about viewers to allow me to track back where these daily visitors are coming from).
Returning to the blog, here's what Sitemeter predicts about your visits for the year ahead:
I'm looking forward to sharing more visual inspiration with you in 2012 - and whatever new information I'm able to discover about the art and artists of the mid-20th century. To all of you who share my passion for this material - whoever you are - Happy New Year!