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Gluten Free Pizza Restaurants: Amicis in San Jose, Mountain View, Vacaville, or Dublin California
Recently there has been a movement to offer a gluten-free pizza crust in some gourmet pizza parlors. I've always been a little nervous about the idea of eating at a mainstream pizza restaurant, and would probably never consider it at a really casual, tiny place where flour can't help but be everywhere… but I've recently realized that it IS possible (although difficult) for a carefully educated restaurant to offer safe gluten-free pizza made in a dedicated area. I first heard about Amicis Pizza offering gluten-free pizza in select California locations on the CeliacBayArea Yahoo message board. Posts started appearing describing extremely positive experiences at Amicis with their gluten-free pizza… and several people specifically mentioned that although they were very sensitive, they hadn't had a reaction to the pizza. They also mentioned that Amici had been well informed by gluten-free educators and had very safe procedures for minimizing risk of cross contamination. I was scared but willing to give GF pizza in Mountain View a shot. The location made me a little sad, though- it was down the street from our old apartment- of course, I find it AFTER we've moved to Sunnyvale. Haha.
Speaking of locations, Amicis currently offers gluten-free pizza at four of their locations, but not at every location, so make sure you check their Amicis Web Site for the latest details. Currently, you can find gluten-free pizza in Dublin, Mountain View, San Jose, and Vacaville.
Gluten Free Pizza in Dublin, California
4640 Tassajara Road
Dublin, CA 94568
Phone #925-875-1600 (No Reservations)
Gluten Free Pizza in Mountain View, California
790 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
650-961-6666 (No Reservations)
Gluten Free Pizza in San Jose, California
225 W. Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
408-289-9000 (No Reservations)
Gluten Free Pizza in Vacaville, California
1679 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-451-7777 (No Reservations)
But what you really want to hear about is the gluten-free pizza, right? Amicis serves a premade crust from Still Riding Pizza that is made with a dairy-free base of Bean Flour, Rice Flour, and Tapioca Flour Starch. You can order almost any topping for your pizza, with the exception of the Boston Pizza with Fried Eggplant and (possibly) the sausage. (Check on the sausage- since I don't eat meat I didn't really pay much attention when the server was explaining this part.) In the interest of science, we decided to order a classic New York Pizza topped with Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce so we could really taste the crust. When the pizza came out I was a little surprised at how burnt the edges were. It made a little more sense when I read on their web site that "our pies are baked directly on the super hot brick floor the crust comes out crisp and darker than the typical American pizza – often a bit black. If you're a crust lover, you'll find our crust distinctively delicious." They suggest you ask for a light crust if you prefer not to have burnt edges. However, I couldn't help but notice that the gluten pizzas didn't look as black around the edge as ours did- so I really do think ours was overdone. My evaluation: the texture of the pizza crust was good but I noticed a really strong chemical taste. This might have been from the Calcium Propionate in the crust ingredients, but I think when we go again I will order really flavorful toppings to try and mask any funny taste in the crust. Our evaluation? DH was fairly lukewarm, and thought it was a bit expensive at around $24, not including tip. I couldn't help but compare it to my own yummy homemade GF pizzas and concluded that purely on taste, I preferred my own pizza. However, the thrill factor of being able to go out with friends to a pizza joint where both they and I could order pizza is pretty significant. Another thrill factor is that you can apparently order the pizza to be DELIVERED TO YOUR HOUSE (if you live in the right location). I have NEVER in my whole life had pizza delivered to me, and I think this might actually make me cry big, fat, happy tears of joy. And, most importantly- this pizza did not seem to bother my very sensitive stomach, so I think they have a good handle on cross contamination issues. I feel comfortable recommending this restaurant to other gluten-free diners, and that is a great feeling. If you end up trying it, or have already tried it, I'd love to hear about your experience at Amicis- so please share in the comments!
Other Awesome Gluten-Free Pizza in the Bay Area:
As you probably know by now, I think Mariposa Bakery in Oakland has the best, most creative gourmet gluten-free pizza around. Patti rocks. Best of all, THIS PIZZA is made in a totally gluten-free environment.
If you don't mind thinking a little outside the box, and enjoy fresh veggies on your "pizza" I highly recommend the yummy, yummy pizza at Cafe Gratitude in Berkeley and San Francisco. Just don't expect it to be like Dominos and have with an open mind. I love, love, love it- but then, I have a pretty strong vegetarian palate and enjoy many raw food dishes. This restaurant is a pretty safe place for Celiac folk as cross contamination issues are low here.
Farmer's Kitchen in Davis, California has a gluten-free pizza made in their dedicated kitchen. I love Farmer's Kitchen, but their pizza is not my favorite of their offerings. However, you have to love that they offer it, and I love their emphasis on local and fresh organic produce. I also love that the food is made in a safe environment- the only gluten option they have is that you can order a sandwich on gluten bread, but it is kept separate from the rest of the food.
Mangiamo in Windsor, California has reputedly changed ownership but still has gluten-free pizza as well as other gluten-free offerings on the menu. I would strongly recommend calling ahead of time to confirm that they have the pizza in stock and I would also probably quiz them about cross contamination issues to make sure that the environment is still safe. I had a good experience last year, but that was back when it was still owned by a family with Celiac, so proceed with caution.
Dying to try the Still Riding Gluten-Free Pizza crust in a real live Pizza Restaurant?
You can check out this list of restaurants offering it in California, Connecticut, Florida, New York, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington. Please do check with each individual restaurant about cross contamination issues…
Feeling Brave?
Other California pizza joints offer gluten-free pizza at their pizza restaurant. Please proceed at your own risk and DO ask lots of questions to make sure that cross contamination is well under control. I do not necessarily endorse these other restaurants as I have not had personal experience (either good OR bad) there, but I will share the information that I have.
Bobby G's Pizzeria offers a gluten-free option where you can substitute a 100% gluten-free Still Riding Pizza crust for any small pizza for an extra $5. (This is the same crust offered at Amicis)
I really hesitate to recommend Rustica in Oakland, but according to board members they do have a gluten-free pizza option. However, I have read way too many posts saying that members got sick after eating there. It seems that staff may not be adequately trained at this time- but we'll see about the future.
I hope this list has inspired you to find your own favorite gluten-free pizza joint in California! If you know of any other great pizza places with gluten-free options in California, please let me know. I'd also love to hear your take on any of these gluten-free pizza options, so please share in the comments. Here's wishing you all a happy gluten-free pizza hunt!
*By the way, if you don't live in California, I'd love to hear about options outside of California. The DH and I love nothing more than traveling around the US testing gluten-free pizza (or bakeries… )
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An old, abandoned house on Kelso Road near Coastal Carolina Regional Airport was destroyed by a suspicious fire Christmas Eve.
Firefighters from Township 7, with backup from West of New Bern volunteer firefighters and Township 7 EMS, responded to a report of a fire at 8 p.m. Tuesday at 114 Kelso Road. By the time they arrived, the structure was fully engulfed in flames.
The house was a small, three-bedroom structure abutting the airport's back fence.
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Ira Whitford, assistant Craven County fire marshal, said the house had been vacant for years.
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In AOEO there are two main systems here: the RTS side and the Capital city. I'm going to start with the RTS side as that is the most familiar to fans. Even though the art style is more cartoon like compared to previous games, this is not "baby's first AOE". The challenge of micro managing villagers with multiple types of resources is still here. With that said however, people looking for AOE 4 may be disappointed as there are no new innovations to the formula.
In terms of game-play take the different sides of Age of Mythology and throw in the concept of guardians and treasures of AOE 3 and that is a rough description of the overall RTS game play in AOEO. Two details that have been removed are hero units and the myth units from AOM.
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The plan for Age of Empires Online is still to launch with two civilizations, the Egyptians and the Greeks. Beyond that, Taylor is saying there'll be more civilizations and extra paid content, as well as updates that expand what's available in the free portion of the game. "The updates are happening all over the place. We might tweak the graphics engine. We might tweak the pathfinding. We might tweak the keyboard bindings. Those are updates that will go out to everyone. It's not just about paying for the updates. When you're playing this game, you're being supported, paying or not."
Age of Empires Online the next chapter in the best-selling Age of Empires PC game franchise will be available worldwide August 16th, 2011 in retail stores and online at www.ageofempiresonline.com. With its launch, the game will feature two of the greatest ancient civilizations the Greeks and Egyptians and offer more than 40 hours of gameplay for free!
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Think product innovation is hard? Management innovation is even harder, according to Julian Birkinshaw of the London Business School.
Think successful product or technological innovation is hard? Successful management innovation is even more difficult, according to Julian Birkinshaw, a professor at the London Business School and cofounder of MLab, that school's Management Laboratory.
"It's much harder to do management innovation, because with management innovation, what you're doing is you're starting with an old set of [mangement] structures and principles, which are often a hundred years old -- which even the people who are running them today don't understand the origins of," Birkinshaw observed in a recent London Business School podcast interview. As a result, he explained, most successful management innovators are typically start-up companies -- because they can start anew.
In an established company, the task of changing the way the organization does work is more challenging and risky than in start-ups. "Many people...are so sort of stuck in tradition; the whole language of top-down and bureaucracy and hierarchy is so much the world that we know that we can't begin to experiment" and try other ways, Birkinshaw said.
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By Dan Whitcomb and Dana Feldman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — The FBI plans to
re-examine the beating death of a mentally ill California transient
after a jury acquitted two ex-policemen of all charges in connection
with the fatal confrontation, which touched off protests and political
upheaval in the city of Fullerton.
Meanwhile, a lawyer for Jay Cicinelli, one of the two former
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cleared of involuntary manslaughter and use of excessive force
charges in the 2011 death of 37-year-old Kelly Thomas.
Orange County prosecutors had accused the two men, who approached
Thomas near a bus depot to question him about reports of vandalized
cars, of turning a routine law enforcement encounter into an
unnecessary and savage bludgeoning that cost the unarmed homeless
man his life.
Defense lawyers won acquittals for Cicinelli and co-defendant Manuel
Ramos in the case by arguing at trial that Thomas was dangerous and
that the officers responded according to their training. They also
said the transient suffered from a weak heart brought on by drug
"In 2011, the FBI opened an investigation to determine if Mr.
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Fullerton police officers," FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said in a
statement on Tuesday.
"With the conclusion of the state court trial, investigators will
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investigation is warranted at the federal level," Eimiller said.
Thomas' brutal beating as he was subdued by six officers was caught
on a surveillance camera at the bus station and led to angry street
demonstrations in Fullerton, 30 miles southeast of Los Angeles, as
well as the ouster of three city council members in a recall
On the videotape, Ramos is seen strapping latex gloves on his hands,
balling them into fists in Thomas's face and telling the drifter,
whom he knew from previous encounters: "You see these fists? They
are getting ready to f--- you up."
By the end of the tape, Thomas can be heard screaming for help as
officers swarm over him, delivering multiple blows and shocks with a
stun gun. He is heard calling dozens of times for his father to help
him, yelling: "Daddy, they're killing me."
Father Ron Thomas, speaking to reporters on Tuesday afternoon,
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Cicinelli and said he would not abandon a civil lawsuit he filed
against the officers, the Fullerton Police Department and the city.
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"I look at this like a prize fight. It's not over. We still have
several rounds to go and we've been stopped so far, but I will not
stop until we get justice for Kelly."
An attorney for Ron Thomas, Garo Mardirossian, said he had already
subpoenaed all six Fullerton officers involved in the melee to give
depositions in the case and would put them on the witness stand in
the civil case.
Ramos, who was acquitted of second-degree murder and use of
excessive force, and Cicinelli did not testify in their own defense
during the criminal trial in Orange County Superior Court.
Defense attorney Zachery Lopes told Reuters in an interview that
Cicinelli had contested his dismissal from the Fullerton Police
Department in an administrative process that was put on hold during
the criminal trial. Now that the trial is over, Lopes said,
Cicinelli would resume that effort.
A spokesman for the Fullerton Police Department could not
immediately be reached for comment.
The city of Fullerton has already agreed to pay $1 million to
Thomas's mother in a negotiated settlement of any claims she might
have brought in her son's death. The victim's parents are divorced
and litigating separately.
In 2012, Fullerton's acting chief of police posthumously exonerated
Thomas of any wrongdoing in connection with the confrontation,
saying he was cleared of any suspicion that he provoked the violent
struggle that led to his death.
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Redbook is a go-to magazine for expert fashion, beauty and health advice—and we can see why. The Hearst publication—headquartered in New York City—has a long-running history of catering to stylish and well-informed women.
We caught up with three of the mag's editors to get the inside scoop on their current fashion and beauty obsessions, pop culture faves and why they love their jobs. Here's what they shared:
Victoria Kirby, Beauty Director
How did you get started in your career?
I started on the publishing side when, at 23, I landed a job as the assistant to the beauty advertising director at Harper's Bazaar. I was so young then that I didn't know that magazines had an editorial side and a publishing side—all I knew was that I wanted to write stories for a major fashion magazine, so I jumped at the opportunity to work at Bazaar. I adored my boss and she was a wonderful mentor to me, but I quickly realized that I wanted to be on the edit side of the magazine. About 6 months into my job, my boss resigned, and her role remained vacant for a few months. During that time, I ended up talking with the beauty director on the editorial side a fair amount and one day, she casually mentioned that her assistant had just quit. I immediately piped up and asked if I could apply for the position. I did an edit test for her—which I probably worked harder on than my college thesis I wanted the job so badly—and as luck would have it, she hired me. So I transferred over to the Bazaar beauty editorial team as an assistant, and ended up staying there for six years, eventually becoming the beauty editor working right under the beauty director.
What is a typical day like for you?
There really is no such thing as a typical day! Which is one of the things I love most about the job—I get bored very easily, so I wouldn't enjoy a job where I just sit at my desk and do the same routine every day. As beauty director, I go out on market appointments almost every day to meet with beauty brands and see their upcoming launches, as well as meet with amazing hairstylists, makeup artists, aestheticians, nail artists, bloggers, and beauty company founders, i.e. the people who shape the trends we write about each month. In addition, I edit all of the stories that go into the beauty section, work with my incredible team to determine which products and trends we're going to cover each month, and do TV, radio, and print interviews on behalf of Redbook.
Describe your work environment.
The Redbook office is pretty laid back—there's certainly no Devil Wears Prada drama around here. Everyone here is kind, respectful, and open to one another ideas, which is refreshing. Our editor-in-chief is very approachable and accessible, and I think her friendly, open attitude trickles down to everyone else here.
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Tell us about your office décor or creative inspiration.
I try to keep my office neat, but it's not easy when we get 20-30 beauty product deliveries a day! I'm not sure how I'd describe the décor: what do you call a desk with 20 nail polishes on it?
What do you typically wear to work?
I love getting dressed up for work. I like pieces that are tailored and feminine: a great blazer, a crisp pencil skirt, a good button-down, slim-cut pants. And always heels! I just don't feel as professional when I'm in flats, though I do resort to them on quiet Fridays every now and then. But I never go too edgy with my clothes or shoes—those pieces never look right on me. And I try not to wear all black. My mom had amazing style and always wore color, so I try to do the same. It just makes me happier to have on a little color.
Where do you shop for work clothes?
I think Theory and Rag & Bone make the best blazers and pants. I love Zara and Club Monaco for seasonal trends, and J. Crew for sweaters. And when Barneys does their seasonal sales, I head straight for the Proenza Schouler and Balenciaga sections—granted, they're still an investment even on sale, but their pieces hold up forever and never go out of style.
What are your favorite brands of accessories?
I have a weakness for Hermes enamel bracelets. The rest of my jewelry is classic and simple. I have a few chunky, sparkly necklaces that I'll pull out every now and then, but otherwise, I wear the same rings—which were my mom's—and same little gold stud earrings every day.
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The best part of my job is…
I'd be lying if I said the endless supply of free beauty products isn't the world's best perk! But I also love when we feature an up-and-coming brand or beauty pro for the first time, and they're just beyond excited and grateful to see their name or product in the magazine. When you can introduce millions of readers to a person or product you really believe in and see the effect it has on them, it's a wonderful feeling. I wouldn't have gotten to where I am today without some amazing people believing in me, so it's really nice when you can give that same kind of opportunity to someone else who really deserves it.
I never leave home without…
My iPod. Living in New York City, you need to block out all the noise around you during your commute on the subway—or even just walking down the street. And I always have lip balm on me—right now I'm loving Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips, which is extra-moisturizing and gives my lips just the slightest hint of rosy color.
What is your guilty pleasure?
I just discovered that SoapNet runs classic Beverly Hills, 90210 episodes—we're talking the Brenda years—on Sunday nights. It's the best cure ever for the Sunday blues.
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Whenever you spot a problem, offer a possible solution—don't just bring it to people's attention and then expect someone else to fix it. And don't point fingers—own up when you've made a mistake. I'd so much rather have someone come to me and say, "I made this mistake and here's why" then try and give me all sorts of excuses as to why he or she isn't at fault. We all make mistakes, myself included. But you'll get more respect if you own up to it and move forward than try and shift the blame.
What are your travel must-haves?
Sunscreen—even if I'm going someplace cold, I wear SPF 50 on my face every single day. It really is the world's greatest anti-ager! And someone recently taught me the greatest trick for packing all of your chargers and headphones so they don't get tangled: buy a set of those tiny claw hair clips at the drugstore—the ones that are only an inch or so wide—and use them to clip the cords. Just wind each cord into a circle and place the clip over it, and then you can toss all of your chargers and headphones into one pouch and they won't get tangled.
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What are your beauty must-haves?
I'm lucky that I get to try so many amazing products every month, but there are a few items that, in all my years of testing products, I've never found anything better. They are:
1. Kiehl's Crème de Corps Body Lotion: Once I started using it, people began telling me, "You have the softest skin I've ever felt." Trust me, I don't—it's all because of this lotion.
2. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence: Within two months of using this toner twice a day, my skin changed from combination to perfectly balanced. My oily areas disappeared and my dry patches cleared up. That was nearly a decade ago, and my skin still looks good. I'll put it this way: before I began using this product, no one ever told me I had good skin. Not once.
3. CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara: I'm probably going to get in trouble for saying this, but I find that drugstore mascaras are so much better than most department store mascaras. Maybe it's like Avis: They try harder. All I know is, for all the dozens of new mascaras I try every year, I keep coming back to this one from CoverGirl. It defines and lengthens beautifully without making my lashes look spidery.
4. Oribe Maximista Thickening Spray: Having fine hair, I've spent the better part of my career hoping that someone would invent the perfect volumizing spray: one that makes my hair bouncy and full, but never sticky. Oribe finally did it with this product, and it smells amazing to boot.
5.Rita Hazan Root Concealer: If you color your hair, this is a must-have: it's a tinted spray that comes in different hair color shades. You mist on your roots when you have regrowth or grays, and it completely covers them. It looks totally natural and doesn't flake or make your hair crunchy. And it won't come off until you shampoo. It's a lifesaver!
What is your go-to lunch or snack?
My go-to lunch is usually from the salad bar in our building's cafeteria: a mix of veggies, tofu and whatever else they have out that day. I try to keep it healthy! If calories were no object, I'd eat a brownie every day. In real life, though, I love Popcorn Indiana Kettlecorn—anything that combines salty and sweet makes me happy. And I cannot even think in the morning until I've had my Starbucks coffee. I don't do a special drink, though—just plain ol' coffee with whole milk.
If I wasn't doing this job, I would be…
Wishing I had this job.
Can you share some advice for aspiring career girls?
Don't be shy about reaching out to an editor over email or social media and asking him or her for an informational interview. You'd be surprised how often people will say yes! Keep on top of what's going on in the industry and in the digital world by following sites like Mashable and New York Magazine's The Cut blog. And if you can swing it, subscribe to Women's Wear Daily online (it is a little expensive, but worth it for all the insider news). Most of all, once you get your foot in the door with an internship or assistant position, be enthusiastic about everything that you do—even tasks that seem completely menial. We all had to do them at some point, and they offer you the chance to learn about the industry from the ground up. I promise, if you have a great attitude about what you do, you will go far.
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Audrey Slater, Fashion Director
How did you get started in your career?
I got my MFA in writing and one of my grad school friends knew someone that worked at Glamour. An assistant position in the fashion department there opened up at just the right moment. I went to work for the fashion director and I've never looked back.
What is a typical day like for you?
Generally, a day is a mix of market appointments and press events, putting looks together in the fashion closet, and checking in with my team to keep the our pages flowing. The other typical day is when I'm on set or on location shooting a fashion story.
Describe your work environment.
I'm surrounded by at least dozen racks of clothing and three hundred pairs of shoes on any given day. I stand in the fashion closet where my computer is. It's me with the indispensable closet manager and our fashion interns. The rest of the fashion team sits at proper desks in the Redbook office with all the other editors.
Tell us about your office décor or creative inspiration.
Behind my computer is The Redbook Fashion Closet Official Wall of Cuteness, which has a total mess of kid and dog photos, sketches, funny tears, notes and lots of other random mementos. I have a bulletin board for swipe but I never end up working that way. I'm much more "practical shoes" about it. I pull clothes I like and then spend days in the closet with them, turning them into outfits, tearing the outfits apart and starting over again.
Describe your office style. What do you typically wear to work?
When it comes to my personal outfits, there is no "typical." I've never worn the same outfit twice. I'll repeat pieces but not full ensembles. So the shoe and jewelry will change, or I'll layer pieces in a new way. It's exhausting but that's my thing. Generally though, summer means there's probably a dress involved and in the winter, I'm a cashmere sweater girl.
Where do you shop for work clothes?
High/low dressing has always, always been my style, and I love a bargain: Bottega Veneta or Marc Jacobs sample sale finds mixed with Topshop and Zara.
My favorite thing in my office/on my desk is:
A photo of my daughter and me wearing identical messy buns and tees. She is just so totally my child in that moment.
What is your guilty pleasure?
I have a serious Food Network addiction. I adore Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and Restaurant Impossible. I don't watch TV, except for food TV!
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Get in over your head—it's the only way you'll ever grow in your career.
What are your travel must-haves?
I'm the worst at packing. I bring a dozen outfit options for a two-day trip. There are always far too many shoes in my suitcase. But I never get on a plane without my headphones.
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What are your beauty must-haves?
Mascara, blush, lip balm and dry shampoo. And Nicole Tresch at Rita Hazan. Best. Colorist. Ever
My favorite gadgets for work and play
My iPhone and iPad of course. Also, my digital jump rope.
I read these web sites/blogs/newspapers/books daily
Refinery29, Well & Good, Goop. I read my stack of monthly magazines because I'm old school. I read the Times on Sundays. I read WWD in spurts, like I'll fall behind and then attack two weeks' worth.
If I wasn't doing this job, I would be…
A fitness instructor.
Can you share some advice for aspiring career girls?
Be hungry but be humble. Work as hard as you possibly can when someone gives you the chance to. Nothing impresses like a serious work ethic.
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Cris Pearlstein, Senior Fashion Editor
How did you get started in your career?
I was studying journalism in college with the goal of wanting to be a political analyst in Washington, D.C. when I stumbled into an internship at the now-defunct Shop, Etc magazine. They asked me in the interview which department I wanted to work in and I said fashion just for the hell of it. Literally on the first day I knew that's what I wanted to do with my career. It was quite a 180 turn from my original plan but as a girl always interested in fashion it was the perfect fit. As a young student I never knew there were any jobs in fashion other than being a designer—it's not like today where you have 100 reality shows exposing people to every cool job out there.
What is a typical day like for you?
My day can vary so much depending on the time of year. Right now I'm hardly ever in the office because I'm out visiting showrooms and attending line previews. Basically all the brands I work with are showing their Spring 2014 collections right now and it's really important for me to be in the know about what will be available to the consumer at that time. We work at least 3 months ahead and seeing the spring collections now helps us to plan our editorial coverage for the future.
Tell us about your office décor or creative inspiration.
My cube is filled with personal pictures that make me happy when I look at them—mostly my husband, my dog, and my friends—but also I have a lot of magazine tears taped up with beautiful fashion images or cool haircuts I secretly wish I could copy (I have a whole strip of celebs with pixie cuts that one day will give me the courage to try it, I swear!). I switch them up every few months when I'm newly inspired by what's out there in the advertising and editorial world. I also work with a lot of amazing publicists who send me sweet notes and cards, thanking me for covering their brands in Redbook or telling me how much they appreciate working with me—those always go up on the wall to remind me how lucky I am to be in this industry. Two funny things I have on my desk are a collection of piggy banks and a collection of miniature iconic shoe key chains (think Bean Boots, Sperry Top Siders, Dr. Martens, etc). Over the years you just sort of accidentally accumulate weird things!
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Describe your office style. What do you typically wear to work?
I typically wear jeans or pants every day. Lately I've been trying to incorporate more dresses and skirts into my repertoire but I'm really a pants girl at heart. I love button-down shirts either on their own or layered under sweaters or sharp jackets. My look is always one part borrowed-from-the-boys, one part edgy/urban, and one part girly. I don't feel like myself if I wear something that's very overtly feminine. On my feet are either menswear-inspired flats like oxfords, wingtips, or penny loafers or rugged ankle boots (right now I'm loving my Rag & Bone) that I can actually walk in. Because of how much running around I do during the day, I can't wear heels as often as I'd like. Heels and the NYC subway system don't really go together!
Where do you shop for work clothes?
My favorite stores are J.Crew, Zara, Rag & Bone, and Barneys. The jeans I swear by are NYDJ—they fit my body perfectly. Although right now most of my money is going toward decorating my apartment (a new addiction for me) so I haven't been doing much shopping.
What are your favorite brands of accessories?
I love Wanderlust for fun, affordable jewelry. Marni is my go-to for designer heels—they're always so comfortable, quirky, and yet sexy at the same time. For bags I love everything from my Alexander Wang crossbody to my classic Coach legacy to my camo print LL Bean tote.
My favorite thing in my office/on my desk is:
My collection of piggy banks. They're so silly.
The best part of my job is…
The relationships I have with the publicists at the various brands and agencies I work with. Many have become my real-life friends and it makes the work we do that much more fun.
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What is your guilty pleasure?
Reality TV. I could watch it for hours, especially on a rainy day. In particular I love Top Chef, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and MTV's The Challenge. Oh, and also Candy Crush. I know it's terrible and brain-numbing but sometimes on the train on my way home from work I just want to zone out and wind down from the crazy day I've had.
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
It was at my first magazine internship. An editor told me to stop talking so much and to listen and observe more. It was the best thing anyone could have told me.
What are your travel must-haves?
When I fly I always carry a pair of fleece socks for the plane, an oversized scarf to use as a blanket, a neck pillow, my Kindle, a copy of New York Magazine so I can do the crossword puzzle, and I always always stop at Hudson News to pick up a bottle of water, a salty snack, and a magazine or two. Even if my flight is only a couple of hours I still go through the whole routine.
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What are your beauty must-haves?
A really good mascara, right now I'm loving Show Off by Beauty Addicts. A manicure for sure – I always feel instantly "done" with a fresh mani. Red lipstick always adds a hint of sexy to any old outfit, so I keep it in my bag just in case I need a boost. Also, hairspray is so necessary for me because I wear my hair up and in all different styles all the time.
What is your go-to lunch or snack?
In the morning I always have a cup of coffee in bed before I even open my eyes. I have a second cup when I get to the office along with eating whatever breakfast I packed for myself—usually it's a hard-boiled egg, peanut butter and banana sandwich, or some sort of mixed fruit bowl. I also always carry snacks in my bag while I'm running around on appointments so that I don't buy unhealthy food that I'll regret later (i.e. pizza which I find very hard to resist). Usually that's an apple, a bag of pretzels, a piece of turkey jerky that I get at Whole Foods, or a piece of cheese.
I read these web sites/blogs/newspapers/books daily:
The Sartorialist, Garance Dore, New York magazine, and every morning I watch either The Today Show or Morning Joe to get my news/political fix.
If I wasn't doing this job, I would be…
Probably a chef of some sort. I really love to cook and I've always told myself that if the magazine world collapsed I would go to culinary school.
Can you share some advice for aspiring career girls?
Be persistent and realize that figuring out what you don't want to do is just as valuable as figuring out what you do want. Do as many internships as possible. Be nice to everyone. You never know who you'll cross paths with again—especially in fashion which is such a small industry!
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Editor's note: The following is Part Four of our ongoing series on alternative transportation. It was originally scheduled for publication on Nov. 1, three days after Hurricane Sandy struck, but was held until now in light of the storm.
As I glided in a yellow kayak across Middle Bay near Island Park on a recent Wednesday, I couldn't help but think this was a perfect October morning to be on the water. The sun was still rising, but shining brightly — perhaps a little too brightly. I really wish I had brought sunglasses, I thought. It was rookie mistake, and I wasn't even a first-time kayaker.
I'm 22 years old. I first went kayaking during my senior year at Oceanside High School. A friend and I devised an ill-conceived plan to kayak from his backyard to another friend's house a few miles away. We paddled out about a half-mile in his two-seat kayak when we realized there was a hole in our vessel, and so my first kayaking trip ended with me in the water and my cell phone soaked and no longer useful.
Since then, I've kayaked a handful of times, managing to stay relatively dry and to enjoy myself each time. I've always kayaked for recreation, but could there be more to the sport than the simple pleasure of getting out on the water? Could it be a practical means of transportation across the South Shore?
In Part Four of the Herald's series on alternative transportation, "The Road Less Traveled," I recently went with two coworkers to Empire Kayaks in Island Park to take a kayaking lesson and to learn about a series of "blue trails," which are marked kayaking trails that are now in the planning stage and will eventually connect parks, marinas and key sightseeing points, similar to hiking trails.
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Energy efficiency good for Colorado, America's standing in the world
By Paul J. Kern and Conor Kinkead
Guest Commentary
Energy efficiency is having a bipartisan moment, and Colorado is a part of it.
Rep. Cory Gardner, a Republican from Colorado, recently joined forces with a Democrat from Vermont to propose a bill that would help make government operations more energy efficient. In June, Colorado's senior senator — Mark Udall, a Democrat — paired with a Republican from Maine to introduce a bill that would boost energy efficiency in schools. Soon, Congress is expected to consider an energy efficiency bill sponsored by a New Hampshire Democrat and an Ohio Republican.
As veterans of wars from Vietnam to Afghanistan, we support making our nation more energy efficient. A more efficient America is a stronger America, and that's good for our economy, our national security, and our country's standing in the world.
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Dom February 4, 2013 at 10:44 pm Permalink
I intended to write this review after my furled leader had seen its last cast, but now after two months and well over 120 hours on the water it's still holding up.
I've been very pleased with my leaders, I've tried both the #0-3 and the #4-6 and my catch rates are on par with the hand-made mono leader I was using previously. They present the fly without additional impact on the water and turn over heavier flies with ease.
I did have to reapply grease 3-4 times over a full day on the water to keep it floating high,
Overall I found these to be a great value, and time saver over having to hand tie mono leader, and highly recommend giving them a try.
James Moffatt March 22, 2013 at 2:47 am Permalink
Got my KC Badger Brown Trout shirt today!
It's extremely exceptionally cool. Can't wait to take some pics holding browns with this bad boy on.
Great job!
DeWane Tabbot May 4, 2013 at 3:16 am Permalink
I love the one I got form you Ben it works well on lakes, streams and rivers. Casts great lays out beautifully every time, and held up well fighting big fish.
Dave Maddox January 8, 2015 at 7:49 pm Permalink
I bought one of these in August 2012, and I am just now ordering a few new ones. I don't fish that often, but I would say I've done more over the past few years than ever before, and this leader has been on the entire time. It's survived multiple Arizona trips, three to Colorado (including the Eagle River in Vail with snow, ice and 21 degree temps), and even been to Vancouver. The quality is really obvious in colder weather, when this leader remains straight and flexible, when others would look like a Slinky.
Finally have enough small knots and worn spots that it's time to replace. Thanks for a well-made product.
Jesse Pileggi February 7, 2015 at 6:10 am Permalink
Listen, when customers at Cabela's ask if they carry furled leaders made
by Ben Smith from AZ Wanderings what does that tell you? Go and get some and give it a try. And if your mouth hurts afterwards, it's because you'll be smiling!
rjbenish November 29, 2015 at 9:50 pm Permalink
I purchased your e book Quail Hunting A Beginners Guide – how is it downloaded? I did not see a transmit key of any kind.
Josh March 17, 2016 at 8:53 pm Permalink
These leaders last a long time, cast great and eliminate the hassle of stretching a mono leader. A great way to spend ten bucks, you'll more than get your money's worth when buying an AZWanderings Furled Leader..
Marc Rea April 30, 2016 at 9:59 pm Permalink
I would love to get one of these! I would really appreciate it if you would order more!
Adam August 23, 2016 at 6:54 am Permalink
Why can't I rate these higher?
Without a doubt, these are my summer terrestrial go-to's. I've bought multiple packs for myself and my pals. We all agree, these are the best of the best for hoppers.
These little guys are the Kings of Summer; hands down.
Eric March 3, 2017 at 5:58 am Permalink
I think I may have been one of the test anglers for this fly back in 2011. Just lost my last one on a big bow on the Yakima in Washington. Gonna place an order for some more. They seem to work on just about any river I happen on.
Charles Peterson June 15, 2018 at 5:03 pm Permalink
Still looking for any products with MEARNS' QUAIL as the logo. My sons & grandsons enjoy your I "quail" AZ tees, but am still looking for MEARNS'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You could corner a new market!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bethany Kosovich August 12, 2018 at 4:26 pm Permalink
Any chance these will be coming back in stock?
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[…] a real idiot. See, Ben, over at Arizona Wanderings (A BLOG YOU SHOULD BE READING), makes a set of mini hopers for just such a situation. Not being much of a dry fly guy I've always spent my cash […]
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[…] choose from and the fish are usually quite opportunistic and willing to take a well presented fly. The Frye Creek Special is a super simple pattern that I always turn to if I need trick that picky fish holding in one of […]
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[…] AZ- Wandering's Mini Hopper – This is easy to tie and I just can't seem to give up a hopper. Works as a phenomenal indicator for hopper-dropper combos. Like a Hippie Stomper but without a post. […]


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My Lucky Pony Designer Dog Lead
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You've been lucky to find these two playful ponies prancing amongst the flowers. Now stop horsing around, and put it in your basket!! Finished to a high standard with colour-coordinated stitching and featuring the unique Orson & Olive owl design rivet, this lead looks like a winner from every angle.
Hand-crafted from luxury woven ribbon and high-quality crimson red webbing, this durable lead combines fashion with functionality. Complete with corrosion-resistant hardware, and triple stitched for extra strength, this machine-washable dog lead will continue to look its best, whatever your dog gets up to!
- Small – Length 47″ (120cm), width 3/4″ (19mm), small trigger hook (to match size small collars).
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Quality materials help make for a kick-ass paintjob, but even $600-a-gallon paint looks worthless if applied incorrectly. Conversely, bargain-basement paint can yield excellent results if applied properly. As the old saying goes, "it's the craftsman, not the tool." Still, painting a car isn't rocket science so long as you adhere to a few rules and know a few tricks.
To get some pointers, we headed over to the Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) where Collision and Repair instructor Brian Ferre was finishing up on an '87 Camaro in the paint both. Brian is responsible for teaching the next generation of painters how to do it right, so we figured he could school a magazine editor on the basics of laying down paint the right way.
What we learned is that it's all about control: contaminant control, gun position control, and flow control of the paint. It sounds easy, but the process of shooting paint is a sort of Zen deal where a painter goes by feel more than by gauges when laying down paint to be sure it's neither too thick nor too thin. For beginners, Brian suggested buying some cheaper paint, finding an old hood or panel, and practicing until the process becomes second nature. To that end, here are a few tips he passed onto us.


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Last update: May 3, 2019
Using Globus at TACC
TACC users now have access to Globus Online and the Globus utilities to transfer files directly into and out of TACC systems. The TACC User Portal's (TUP) new feature enables users to associate new Distinguished Names (DNs) with their TACC account, thereby allowing TACC users access to Globus to transfer files
In order to transfer files using Globus you will need to:
Step 1: Find a DN from a MyProxy or MyProxy OAuth provider
Globus supports MyProxy and MyProxy OAuth identity providers. While you should be able to use any MyProxy/MyProxy OAuth provider, for this documentation we will be using CILogon.org.
To retrieve your DN, go to https://cilogon.org in your browser. Select an Identity Provider from the drop-down list and click "Log On".
We have selected "University of Texas at Austin". After successfully authenticating at your chosen identity provider, you are redirected back to CILogon, where you can see your certificate subject:
/DC=org/DC=cilogon/C=US/O=University of Texas at Austin/CN=Sample Person A00000
This is the data you need to associate with your TACC account.
Step 2: Associate the DN with our TACC Account
Login to the TACC User Portal and click "Manage your Profile" from the Dashboard actions or select "Account Profile" from the main menu under the "Home" dropdown. You can also navigate directly to https://portal.tacc.utexas.edu/account-profile. On the left of the page is a list of account actions, select "Manage DNs". You will be presented with a list of the DNs currently associated with your TACC account.
On the Manage DNs page, near the bottom, is a form to associate a DN to your account. Enter the Certificate Subject obtained from CILogon.org in the text field. Click the button to "Associate DN". This will associate the new DN with your account.
Please note, it may take up to 30 minutes for this change to propagate to all TACC systems.
Step 3: Activate Globus Endpoints
Now that you have associated the DN with your TACC account and given the DN time to propagate to the systems (up to thirty minutes), you can activate the Globus transfer endpoints and begin transferring files.
Go to https://globus.org, log in, and click "Manage Data". Alternatively, navigate directly to https://app.globus.org/file-manager. In one of the transfer endpoint form boxes, search for endpoints prefixed "
tacc#". For example, you should be able to find "
After selecting the endpoint you'll be prompted to authenticate in order to active the endpoint. Click "
Continue" and you will be redirected to a Globus-branded CILogon authentication page. Select the same identity provider that you used when you retrieved your certificate above and re-authenticate.
Step 4: Transfer Files
After successfully authenticating, you will be redirected back to Globus and you will now be able to access your data on Stampede2.


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Outside of 'emo', post-rock is a recent genre that has gone through more subtle incarnations and offshoots - be it a cerebral or more suburban variant – than most since it was first cited as a valid entry in the greater rock lexicon. Early signposts may have correctly pointed towards latter-day Talk Talk or the electronic flavoured musings of Tortoise, but many recent adherents of the form have favoured the type of instrumental swells and explosive climaxes perfected by Mogwai and those bright Texans in Explosions in the Sky.
Spokes, with their debut People Like People Like You, are a Manchester quintet who adopt all the characteristics of the genres more recent champions. Listen to opener 'We Like to Dance and Steal Things' or _'Precursor' _and you'll find that carefully balanced interplay between jangly, ambient guitar noises, ethereal vocals and grandiose, dynamic builds we've all come to expect from any band lumped into the post-rock category. Normally, this would be the perfect jumping off point for easily jaded cynics to cry out 'derivative', but Spokes do themselves a favour by masterfully relaying familiar ideas back to us with a finely-cut precision and underlying conviction that brushes aside all thoughts of been there, heard that.
Nowhere is this better heard than on the shining_ 'Young People! All Together'. Its hushed beginnings slowly give way to a heady mixture of strings and propulsive drums before the sounds of children in a schoolyard are brought to the fore alongside wailing vocals that in turn catapult the resulting mini-symphony towards exhilarating heights. Boundary breaking it may not be, but when similar tricks rear their heads on _'Sometimes Words Are Too Slow', it's apparent that Spokes have gone through the effort of weaving the now well-worn characteristics of post-rock into every single crevasse of their musical make-up until the emotional intensity and waves of melody heard in their songs sound like they come as naturally to the band as breathing.
The rulebook may not have been re-written on People Like People Like You, but you're bound to find a well-worn, dog-eared, carefully studied copy of it on the band's shelf. No one knows what the future may bring, but if Spokes are willing to use what they've learned and accomplished thus far as the cliff from which they make that blind leap into the terrifying unknown, then they just might find others willing to follow.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Tombstone Tuesday - Do You Understand What it Says?
Here we have a tombstone for Ernestine E. Hermann. It tells you that her maiden name (name at birth/born as) was Muller (also spelled with an umlaut over the "u", and as Mueller). It also tells you that her husband was Valentin Hermann. She was born on September 28, 1860 and died on May 18, 1904.
Now most genealogists would be able to figure most of that out without knowing German, but if you weren't careful you could get it wrong.
Anyway, Valentin and Ernestine Hermann nee Muller are my husband's 2nd great grandparents. Ernestine was born in Germany and they were married in Wisconsin around 1881. They had 5 known children: Carl, Elizabeth, Dorathea (my husband's great grandmother), George and Valentine (Jr). Ernestine and Valentin are buried in Union Cemetery, Theresa, Dodge County, WI
A bit odd. I never realized that Ernestine was only 43 when she died. She was fairly young. Sometimes I forget that just because these people lived what seems to be a long time ago, it doesn't mean that they were actually old. How sad that she still had children that were living at home when she died. I will have to go in search of her death certificate (which I may have in a stack of papers), because I would like to know why she died so young.
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Disease Related Knowledge and Quality of Life: A Descriptive Study Focusing on Hypertensive Population in Pakistan - Southern Med Review Vol 5 Issue 1 July 2012
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Objective: This study aims to evaluate the association between health related quality of life and disease state knowledge among hypertensive populations in Pakistan.Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was undertaken with a representative cohort of hypertension patients. Using prevalence based sampling techniques, a total of 385 hypertensive patients were selected from two public hospitals in Quetta City, Pakistan. The Hypertension Fact Questionnaire (HFQ) and the European Quality of Life scale (EQ-5D) were used for data collection. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 16.0 was used to compute descriptive analyses of patients' demographic and disease related information. Categorical variables were described as percentages while continuous variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD). Spearman's rho correlation was used to identify any association between study variables. Results: The mean (SD) age of the patients was 39.02 (6.59) years, with 68.8% being males (n=265). The mean (SD) duration of hypertension was 3.01 (0.93) years. Forty percent (n=154) had bachelor's degrees with 34.8% (n=134) working in the private sector. Almost forty one percent (n=140) had a monthly income of more than 15000 Pakistan rupees and 75.1% (n=289) resided in urban areas. The mean EQ-5D descriptive score (0.46±0.28) and EQ-VAS score (63.97±6.62) indicated lower health related quality of life (HRQoL) in our study participants. The mean knowledge score was 8.03 ± 0.42 while the correlation coefficient between HRQoL and knowledge was 0.208 (p< 0.001), indicating a weak positive association. Conclusions: Results of this study highlight hypertension knowledge is weakly associated with HRQoL, suggesting that imparting knowledge to patients does not necessarily improve HRQoL. More attention should be given to identifying individual factors that affect HRQoL.


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Very cool Matt, thanks!!
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Laurel Staples is a member of NBC Montana's news anchor team. She is originally from Polson. She received her degree in radio-television from the University of Montana in 1988 with a minor in dance/drama.
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YES Scammers are out there there are apps that you can also to text, email, and chat with people until you feel comfortable to give out your real number or email. Text Now is one of them just look on Google play store for free phone or chat apps they give you a number. that way no one has your real number until you are sure they are real.
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Have you ever ran accros the kelvin Alexandre? Known as sniper.Stationed in Afghanistan?
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hi lori2350 this mark anicone from rhode island no scammer here just a 45 yearold italain looking for love thnaks im at
They all pretty much follow the same script: They, right out of the gate tell you ur the most beautiful woman they've ever seen. They start by saying they're very new to all of this online dating. They will give u their e-mail address right away to start communicating with u off the site because they know their days on any site are numbered before someone reports them & they're deleted.
Many usually have hard luck stories, their wife & kids died in a car accident. They're out of the country on business need money & promise to pay u back when they return to the states.
They don't talk like we do, they use phrases like "I want to know u more better", they'll end with "cheers". Those that speak another language know that when translating from the other language to english isn't how we would say it in English. Sometimes they will begin, "I'm Joe from NY in the United States of America" If Joe really lived in the USA, he would know it isn't necessary to explain to another American where NY is. Pay attention to the little weird stuff like that.
If their profile says they live in your town or a town near yours, ask them questions that only someone who really lived there would know. Just ask alot of questions in general. Keep track of the answers, ask again at a later time. It's a good strategy to use when trying to tell of anyone is telling the truth or not. Always follow your gut intuition, it never lies.
As was already stated DO NOT EVER, EVER GIVE MONEY TO ANYONE ONLINE ANYWHERE! DO NOT CASH ANY CHECKS FOR ANYONE, NO MATTER HOW CONVINCING THEY SOUND.
Sometimes, another sign that gives them away they will state their height & weight in meters & kilos, not how we do in inches & pounds. Another scammer give away is when they cut & paste their profile info in a message to u.
If they give you a phone number, there are sites like Intelius & Spokeo where, for under $5, you can have a reverse phone look up done to see who the number belongs to BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY DIAL IT. To me, it's worth it.
I use Google Chrome as my internet browser. I learned this from the show "Catfish" about people who've been scammed online. If you right click a picture, if it's on other places on the internet it will tell you. Alot of time it will show u if the picture is on Pigbusters, scammers online, other scam collecting sites or just stolen from some other unfortunate person, model or celebrity. If the picture looks like it's out of a magazine or too professional, it's usually a scammer. Models' portfilios are hit hard for pictures.
BUT BEWARE, JUST BECAUSE THE PICTURE DOESN'T COME UP AS ANYWHERE ELSE DOESN'T MEAN THE PERSON ISN'T A SCAMMER. Bottom line, if they sound weird run in the other direction as fast as u can, better to be safe than sorry! GOOD LUCK & BE SAFE!
I don't know how this site works, but if there is a way to comment to my comment, I'd be happy to answer questions. I've been on & off date sites for 8 yrs, I've encountered quite a few scammers in that time. At times, I've played along to gain insight as to how they operate. Some of them are really good at scamming!
Geepers, not cool. I wish I was privy to this prior to starting a profile. Any advice is welcome, i don't want the creeps to contact me... Anything I can do to avoid it?
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here is one example how a scammer disguise himself
search it using the search username option and then take the picture and google it.
and another tip for free if you take the text "about me section" and copy paste in google you will see the exact same words being used in another profiles even in anti-scammers pages, trust your instincts you have it for a reason
also one tactic this guys use is to tell you a really sad story, (believe in my words widowed, with kids ,works far, god fear) best way to protect is always ask for a photo showing him holding a piece of paper with the username also if you want do the same to fell safe easy dont you think, and if he comes with the excuse that his phone doesnt have a cam, this should be your first red alert.
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TENS OF millions of Americans were recently exposed to a rude shock: theft of their credit card numbers, names and, in some cases, phone numbers and e-mail addresses. They were simply shopping at Target stores and had no idea that when they swiped a credit card at the cash register, they turned over private information to thieves.
This ought not be viewed as just another bad shopping day in the digital age. The massive Target data breach and ones like it at other stores are warnings of a persistent and deepening cybertheft problem that needs to be confronted. Computer networks are vital to American capitalism and society, but they remain surprisingly vulnerable to thieves and hijackers. Law enforcement does not have the resources to stop them; the private sector is growing more aware but remains exposed and complacent; and Congress has yet to find a consensus.
In the past several years, Congress debated cybersecurity bills that would have made it easier for the government and private sector to cooperate. The legislation died, in part because of opposition by some in the business community who called the requirements too intrusive or burdensome. When Congress failed to act, President Obama issued an executive order to improve the sharing of information between government and the private sector. This was a good first step, but it was not enough.
Not long ago, there was debate about whether the National Security Agency (NSA), which has developed cybertools to protect U.S. military networks, ought to partner with the private sector in fending off cyberthieves and espionage. Revelations about NSA surveillance have reduced the political viability of that option, at least for a time.
The Target breach appears to be one of the largest retail data thefts ever carried out. It is still under investigation, but apparently the thieves used malware written by a Russian teenager that scraped the data from card readers in the stores. Most of the time such information is encrypted, but there is a fraction of a second when the credit card data are in the clear and in the system's memory. That's when the information was stolen. Target has said the intruders may have taken credit and debit card data from 40 million holders and compromised the personal information of 70 million others, including names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses and phone numbers. If thieves had come up to customers at Target and physically wrested this many credit cards out of their hands, there would have been an uproar. But the data breach unfolded silently between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15. The victims did not know it was happening. Target says that customers have zero liability for fraudulent charges, but the loss of their personal data is likely to leave many people feeling ripped off and angry.
Credit cards with chips that encrypt data would help, but they are not yet in wide use in the United States. More broadly, Congress must now get serious about cybersecurity. The private sector has much at stake but may not be able to cope on its own. And it is not just businesses that are under threat. Already, millions of consumers are paying the price of inaction.


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Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Namibia
Name: Markus Kampungu(Chairperson)
The PSC welcomes all of you who browse the dynamic website of the Public Service Commission (PSC) with the purpose of enriching yourselves with knowledge about the PSC. The PSC is a constitutional body that is impartial and independent in its nature. It is accountable to the National Assembly. The overall goal of the website is to formally educate and provide adequate information to the Public Service of Namibia (and eventually the general public) and for them to keep abreast with the activities of the Public Service Commission.
The website provides a gateway to the civil servants to make available a new batch of knowledge about the PSC and the Public Service in general. The PSC, through its website will thus promote, maintain and enhance levels of awareness, better understanding and appreciation of the role of the Commission and the range of services it provides to the Public Service of Namibia. The PSC website will continuously update the target population on the major policy developments, and any other matters in the sphere of Human Resources (HR) administration which is the function of the PSC.
The website will be used as a tool to keep the Public Service conversant with the operations of the PSC and to encourage the target population to give feedback on whether or not the PSC is living by its pledges. I would, wholeheartedly like to urge all who browse our website to give us feedback and advise where to alter and improve the website to be compatible with other website in the rest of the world.
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SEATTLE, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (NASDAQ and MTA: CTIC), a company focused on translating science into novel cancer therapies, announced today the appointment of Monique Greer as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations. Ms. Greer will be responsible for leading CTI's external and internal communications strategies and will report directly to James A. Bianco, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer.
"Monique is a key hire to drive consistent communications globally, as we transition from a product development organization to a commercial organization," said James Bianco. "She has an excellent reputation in the biotechnology industry for developing and executing strategic, results-driven communications programs that advance business objectives. We believe Monique's recent hematology/oncology commercial experience, management discipline and entrepreneurial drive will serve CTI well as we execute on our global strategy to deliver results for both patients and shareholders."
Ms. Greer has more than 17 years' experience planning and implementing strategic biotech/healthcare corporate communications, investor and media relations, and advocacy relations programs in support of product development, commercialization and strategic initiatives. Most recently, Ms. Greer was Vice President of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations for Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (recently acquired by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals). Ms. Greer served previously as Senior Associate in the Corporate Communications and Investor Relations practice for WCG, a global communications agency, where she created and implemented integrated, strategic communications programs for the firm's clients in the United States and Europe. She has also served as Senior Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations for Dendreon Corporation, as well as Director, Corporate Communications for Heska Corporation. Ms. Greer received a bachelor of science in Business Administration from Northeastern University.
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SAN JOSE — Police have teamed with the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office to offer $20,000 rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects in two homicides in 2013.
Investigators believe the unsolved killings of 17-year-old Anthony Daniel Santa Cruz near San Jose High School and the shooting death of 20-year-old Justin Watkins in South San Jose are unrelated. Both victims were young fathers working to turn their lives around.
Police and the DA's office are offering $20,000 rewards in each case. It is the first time in recent history that the San Jose Police Department and district attorney's office have pooled financial resources to offer such a reward.
"I want to thank the D.A.'s Office and the Mayor's Office for assisting in these reward efforts," police Chief Larry Esquivel said in a statement. "These families and our community need closure. Hopefully this reward money will help us solve these senseless homicides."
On Feb. 13, 2013, Santa Cruz was stabbed to death near N. 21st and Julian streets in the afternoon right after classes ended for the day. Police believe there are two suspects and believe the fatal attack was gang motivated.
Several people witnessed the stabbing but could not identify the attackers, according to police.
Santa Cruz was a student at San Jose High and played on the school's football team in 2012.
Watkins was shot to death on May 26, 2013, at about 10:11 p.m. on Hayes Avenue. Watkins had just worked the closing shift at GameStop in Westfield Oakridge mall on the Memorial Day weekend and was walking home when he was shot. He was days away from celebrating his 21st birthday.
"Police Chief Larry Esquivel and I will never accept that any homicide will remain unsolved," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said in a statement. "We will make every effort to bring those who bring bloodshed into our safe community to justice. Today we are asking for the public to join us in that resolve, and help us solve two killings."
Persons with information regarding these cases are urged to contact Detective Sgt. Stewart Davies or Detective Wayne Smith in the San Jose Police Department's homicide unit at 408-277-5283.
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So, Lindsay at BABble noticed that there's a blogger out there plagiarizing entire posts from other fatosphere blogs, AND their comments (delightfully, he even changes female names of commenters to male ones), AND… drumroll… the friggin' NYT article on the fatosphere. Into which he's inserted himself, at the expense of FatGrrl. ("Smart, sassy and irreverent, bloggers with names like Big Fat Deal, FatChicksRule and BigBoyMark ["Now with 50 percent more fat!"] buck anti-obesity sentiment.")
I have no idea if "BigBoyMark" has stolen any of my posts, 'cause I'm not even going over there to read. But according to Lindsay, he's at least ripped off her, TwilightRiver, Paul, Thoughtracer, Fatty McBlog, No Starting Point, and The Rotund. And, you know, Roni Caryn Rabin.
Maybe I'm just incredibly naive, and people are out there starting blogs just to steal other people's content every day, but man, my jaw is on the floor. I think it's the comment-stealing that really blows my mind — especially the part where he turned Fillyjonk into "Phil," and The Rotund into "Raymond." ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?
You know, a while back my beloved wrote a 10 Tips on How to Blog post that included this:
9. It's OK to link to stories by other folks, but don't steal. One of the biggest bummers I've had to personally deal with as an aspiring web-based author is people ripping off my content. It's not okay to republish my entire article, just because you kept my name on it. You're taking traffic away from my site, which I can track, and sending it to your site, which I can't track. Quoting a few sentences and linking to my article is acceptable. And I welcome it! Send traffic my way and I'll try to return the favor. But duplicate my content elsewhere and you're going to confuse Google into thinking we're trying to search engine spam, or people are going to visit your site and think it's my site. Not cool.
You want to talk about naive, at the time I read that, I was like, "SERIOUSLY? People just republish your ENTIRE posts?"
Then it started happening to me. I'd click on a link in my referral log and find that someone had cut 'n' pasted a whole post of mine into their own blog or livejournal. There was always a link back here, and sometimes even a bit of gushing about how much they liked the site — so far, I haven't seen anyone trying to pass my work off as their own. But it still pissed me off for the reasons Al lists above. You're stealing traffic from my blog, which is a valuable commodity, considering I do this for free and would eventually like to parlay it into some paid writing work. You're confusing Google. You're confusing readers. And most of all, you're USING MY FUCKING CONTENT TO FILL YOUR OWN BLOG.
I know that most of the people republishing entire posts just don't get it. I worked as a writing tutor long enough to realize that plenty of college students don't understand how to attribute quotations properly, or how much they can quote before they're actually stealing rather than just responding. That fact hurts my brain a lot, but it is a fact. Most of the time, there's nothing more nefarious than ignorance going on.
But an entire blog full of other people's posts, and other people's comments, and New York Times articles, all without attribution? That's not ignorance. That's balls of steel combined with brains of oatmeal.
BigBoyMark needs to take "his" blog down right now. Period.


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Earlier today, a number of pictures of the orgasmically wonderful Jaguar F-Type Coupe leaked. But look at the black one. That little circle, is that an "S" in that circle? No. It's a little "R." Get excited.
Right now, the V8S is the top of the range F-Type, with 495 horsepower out of its supercharged V8. How do you top that in an R model? Well, call it a hunch, but I'm betting that an F-Type R would have the same engine as an XKR-S.
That means 550 horsepower and a noise that could make the deaf hear.
If our hunch is right and we do see the F-Type R tonight, we'll have more details on the car, like weight, performance figures, if those are carbon brakes, and more as we know them.