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Having stretched and prepared a canvas I was ready to give oil paints a second chance.
When I previously tried oil paints I didn't have a great experience as I didn't know then about turps, linseed oil, thin and fat.
On this occasion I was fortunate that a local artist guided me through the essentials and I started to paint. I was sceptical that the oil painting experience could eclipse acrylic painting, as I love the bright pigment and neons available in acrylics.
However as I started to paint I enjoyed the feel of the paint on the canvas as the brush passed over it. I enjoyed the line, the texture and how the canvas felt so different than when using acrylic paints.
I was keen to create a painting from a marker (then digital with photo and watercolour elements) piece that I had created of a woman enjoying calm under water. Before painting I drew the lines in charcoal. I did this quickly and in future would spend more time on that stage.
I am normally keen to create swiftly and achieve the end outcome, but as I painted I enjoyed the action and, similar to my experience with life drawing, I found it a very pure form of art. I could have painted with those materials hundreds of years ago, there's something magical about that.
So here is the final piece, plus the fun little duck (inspired by Jeff Koons) to place the lady in the bath. I'm pleased with the outcome, can't wait to start my next oil painting and I learned a lot in the process.
I learned to plan the piece out well beforehand.
To think about the layers of the painting.
To have a clear picture of the face that I want to create, trying to oil paint from my head was tricky.
To think about the proportions of the canvas to ensure they are standard, as this will make it easier to reproduce the artwork if you wish.
Not to paint too close to the edges of the canvas as if reproduced some of the painting will be lost.
Set up the easel in a position with consistent light and in a place that you can get far enough back from it so see it from a distance, as this can reveal things not apparent at close quarters.
Developing the artwork
I took the image digital to test out different elements during the process.
I used the key elements of the artwork to create a lino cut for printing. I used Picasso's reduction technique to add to the effect. Here are some of my favourite prints.
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Named Best Overall New Product at the largest pro-audiovisual event in North America
Calgary, AB --- August 6, 2015 --- Nureva Inc., an early-stage technology company, received the top Best of InfoComm 2015 award from rAVe as the Best Overall New Product for its Span ideation system. rAVe awarded 72 Best of InfoComm 2015 awards, with categories ranging from Best Overall New Product to Best Giveaway. The Span system's single- and dual-projector models were on display in June at InfoComm 2015 in Orlando, Florida, which featured 950 exhibitors demonstrating their products to more than 39,000 attendees from 110 countries. This is the second Best of InfoComm 2015 win for Nureva. The Span system was also recognized as Best New Product by Telepresence Options last month.
The Span ideation system combines a panoramic projector with a digital canvas to create an expansive team workspace. Single- and dual-projector models offer 10' wide (3.0 m) and 20' wide (6.1 m), respectively, by 4' high (1.2 m) workspaces. The Span ideation system draws upon familiar, simple and flexible tools already widely used in paper-based ideation, including sticky notes, images, pages and flip charts.
"It's not often you walk into a show the first day and find a new product that blows you away," said Gary Kayye, rAVe's founder. "That happened at InfoComm 2015 with me. Even at the end of day three, nothing took its place as the best new product on the entire show floor."
"We are delighted with this award from rAVe and the wonderful recognition for our ideation system," said Nancy Knowlton, Nureva's CEO. "Receiving this honor from rAVe is a great boost as we build our channel and prepare to launch the Span ideation system this month."
About rAVe Publications
rAVe Publications is the leading opinionated news organization within the audiovisual industry. For 16 years, rAVe has been the number one source of audiovisual news. rAVe aims to narrate the industry with updates, analysis and uncurbed commentary that reflects the views of its contributors.
About Nureva
Nureva Inc. develops collaboration solutions where content-rich ideation and problem-solving can flourish. The company focuses on delighting customers with simple, thoughtful hardware, software and services. A passion for deep customer understanding and a commitment to innovation drive the company's product roadmap. For more information, visit www.nureva.com.
For more information, please contact
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The Psyke Project is pretty hard to pin down sound wise. One thing that's a certainty is that they're heavy, very very heavy. But there are so many aspects of this band that truly aid in their quest to become one of the most fucking uncompromising sludge bands to date.
They're most recent scourge towards mankind is called Guillotine. whether the etymology of this album is part of some grand theme or whether it's just chosen because of it's direct link to death, it doesn't matter. The album is rightly chosen because the following analogy is easily understood: 'it fucking cut's clean through'. There's no restraint in this piece of mayhem, just plain heavy, downtuned swells of sludge with sudden sidesteps of more advanced influences like Post and Noise Metal. The vocals as well as the mastering of the album are in conjunction with the Post-Hardcore esthetic, while all the rest just breathes sludge and noise.
Definitely a meritorious contender in becoming the best sludge album of 2013.


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Do you ever feel that your loved one doesn't tell you or show you often enough just how much you mean to him or her? And do you think that your partner might feel the same about you? Here are 8 Ways To Show Someone You Love Them.
In the madness of daily life, telling your loved ones how much they mean to you often gets pushed to the side. Sometimes at night, you're just too tired to say even the smallest caring words.
Or perhaps your schedules are so full of work events, school events for the children, dinners with friends, sports practice, and more. The list for modern couples goes on and on. You probably think the only way to have some alone time with your partner is to actually schedule a date.
Don't let this kind of lifestyle take over completely. You don't have to do a lot of planning to let your loved ones know how much they are loved. You can show them love in the little details that make up your life.
Communication Is Key
If you recognize yourself in the description above, then here are some tips that may help you develop ways to keep each other close in heart even though you might be involved in activities that keep you physically apart.
Yes, communication is key in making your love felt. Find out how below.
• Write a love letter for no reason at all. Written words hold so much power. Write down all the things that you love about the other person. Then hand it to him or her or leave it in a briefcase or some place where it will definitely be found.
This is so personal and thoughtful. Mention words that your partner said and how much they meant to you. Describe your reaction to an action he or she performed. Your words could mean far more than any expensive gift you could give your partner.
You can do something similar for your children – or your parents. Putting your feelings into words is something that they can take out any time to read – when they're feeling down because they lost the football game, when they had an argument with someone else that they love.
A letter like this can even help when you have an argument with a loved one. Remind that person to take out the last letter you gave him or her and read it. You could conceivably do that together and discover just how unimportant your argument was.
- Make it a point to delay bedtime by a half hour. Use that time to sit down with your loved one to hear about the up's and down's of his or her day. You can even do this with your children. Showing interest in the events of their days demonstrates your love very clearly.
- If you often have a family dinner, you could do this at your kitchen or dining table. Each person can take a turn – even very young children. You may find that reflecting on the events from each person's life brings your closer and closer.
- If your partner has a success, small or large, tell him or her how happy you are to share in the news. Have a glass of champagne or just give a high five. Let your partner know how impressed you are by every accomplishment. No one ever gets tired of hearing 'I'm proud of you.'
- Physically touching someone is also very powerful. Show your loved ones how much you love them with your hugs. In fact, give hugs every chance you get. Children, in particular, can be great huggers.
- Use photos to show how much you care. With very little effort, you could paste a photo to a piece of colored construction paper with a note below the photo describing why it's important to you.
- Share an experience that made an impression on you – a movie, an article, a book, whatever. Explain why it made that impression, whether negative or positive. Be sure to choose a time when the other person isn't in a hurry so that the sharing is meaningful.
- Everyone loves getting praised, so don't pass up opportunities to boost someone's mood with a well-deserved compliment. Remember, the compliment should be deserved. Otherwise, your praise will come to seem empty.
Compliments can be verbal or written. You can write one on a small piece of paper and leave it somewhere that you know your loved one will find it.
- Do you like to dance? Why not take five minutes to put on a great song you both like and dance around the living room. What a great physical reconnection with a loved one after a long day of work!
As you can see, you don't need to spend a lot of money or devote a lot of time to let your loved ones know how much they mean to you. And your efforts will be rewarded over and over in unexpected ways.
- Don't hesitate. Get started loving right away.


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Staff Data Scientist
Company Name: Tesla Motors
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Date Posted: 17th Apr, 2017
Many of your responsibilities will be project-based. Depending on capabilities of the partner team, the priority of their project, and its computational requirements, your responsibilities will include (in order of increasing involvement):
- providing peer review of analysis and supporting production implementation.
- guiding the definition of the problem and its solution, with prototypes where appropriate.
- identifying opportunities and driving their solution and implementation.
You will also be responsible for identifying and providing tooling that can increase productivity of the fleet analytics community such as feature extraction frameworks and model-predict-control workflows.
- 5+ years experience in Python.
- 2+ years experience developing and operating high-uptime data services.
- 5+ years experience in advanced numerical methods.
- A strong predilection for good software and the processes that make it.
- Diverse experience modeling physical and behavioral systems.
- Proven success in the development and maintenance of customer-facing data services.
- Smart but humble, with a bias for action.
- Proficiency in Java, C++, C.
- Experience with Hadoop, HBase, Spark, HPC.
- Experience manipulating 100's of terrabytes of data.
- Basic sysadmin capabilities.
- Experience with physics-based models and electromechanical systems.


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Catch of the Day: Striped Burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi)
Location:North River, Doboy Sound. When I first caught these, they looked more like little balls of snot with eyes (see picture below) out of the water when they aren't all puffed up. I had no idea what I was looking at. These are the juveniles of the Striped Burrfish, which are much more easy to recognize as adults. They can grow up to 25 cm and are common in estuaries and coastal lagoons from North Carolina down to Brazil.


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Call Sign Chaos
Learning to Lead
A former secretary of Defense and a former assistant secretary of defense and combat Marine join forces to off an account of how they learned to lead in a chaotic world. Illustrations. Maps. Tour.
A former secretary of Defense and a former assistant secretary of defense and combat Marine join forces to off an account of how they learned to lead in a chaotic world. Illustrations. Maps. Tour.
An investigative reporter describes the lives of the Comodas family over several decades and three generations and shows the impact of global migration and how it has reordered economics, politics, and culture around the world.
Chronicles the story and legacy of cultural anthropology founder Franz Boas and his circle of women scientists, outlining how their team upended American views about race, gender and sexuality in the 1920s and 1930s. By the author of Odessa. Illustrations.
"A linguistically informed look at how our digital world is transforming the English language. Language is humanity's most spectacular open-source project, and the internet is making our language change faster and in more interesting ways than ever before. The programmers behind our apps and platforms decide how our conversations are structured, from the grammar of status updates to the protocols of comments and @replies. Linguistically inventive online communities spread new slang and jargon with dizzying speed. What's more, social media is a vast laboratory of unedited, unfiltered words where we can language evolve in real time. Even the most absurd-looking slang has genuine patterns behind it. Internet linguist Gretchen McCulloch explores the deep forces that shape human language and influence the way we communicate with one another. She explains how the year you first accessed the internet determines how you talk online; how ~sparkly tildes~ became widely recognized as sarcasm punctuation; whether emoji are replacing words; and why internet dialects like doge, lolspeak, and snek are linguistically significant. Because Internet is essential reading for anyone who's ever puzzled over how to punctuate a text message or wondered where memes come from. It's the perfect book for understanding how the internet is changing the English language, why that's a good thing, and what our online interactions reveal about who we are"—
A memoir and manifesto by the comedian, hit podcast host and star of United Shades of America shares intersectional progressive views on forefront issues ranging from race relations and law enforcement to right-wing politics and parenthood.
The stand-up comedian and WNYC podcaster offers humorous, poignant essays describing her experience as a black woman in modern America on topics such as how she's been questioned on her love of Billy Joel and U2 and why you can't touch her hair.
A best-selling author, National Book Award-winner and professor combines ethics, history, law and science with a personal narrative to describe how to move beyond the awareness of racism and contribute to making society just and equitable.
An activist nun known for campaigning to end the death penalty describes her spiritual journey from a person who prayed for God to solve the problems of the world to someone who works to transform social injustices herself.
"The epic true crime story of bootlegger George Remus and the murder that shocked the nation, from the New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City and Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy In the early days of Prohibition, long before Al Capone became a household name, a German immigrant named George Remus quits practicing law and starts trafficking whiskey. Within two years he's a multi-millionaire. The press calls him "King of the Bootleggers," writing breathless stories about the Gatsby-esqueevents he and his glamorous second wife, Imogene, host at their Cincinnati mansion, with party favors ranging from diamond jewelry for the men to brand-new Pontiacs for the women. By the summer of 1921, Remus owns 35 percent of all the liquor in the United States. Pioneering prosecutor Mabel Walker Willebrandt is determined to bring him down. Willebrandt's bosses at the U.S. Attorney's office hired her right out of law school, assuming she'd pose no real threat to the cozy relationship they maintain with Remus. Eager to prove them wrong, she dispatches her best investigator, Franklin Dodge, to look into his empire. It's a decision with deadly consequences: with Remus behind bars, Franklin and Imogene begin an affair and plot to ruin him, sparking a bitter feud that soon reaches the highest levels of government—and that can only end in murder. Combining deep historical research with novelistic flair, THE GHOSTS OF EDEN PARK is the unforgettable, stranger-than-fiction story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur and a long-forgotten heroine, of the excesses and absurdities of the Jazz Age, and of the infinite human capacity to deceive"—


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VIALE MANSUETO DE AMICIS, SNC, Alfedena, (L'Aquila)
The museum, founded in 1897, contains the most remarkable finds come to light in the course of the excavations in the Samnite necropolis of Alfedena-Campo Consolino.
The digging operations, which Lucio Mariani started at the end of the nineteenth century, brought to light interment tombs dated from the VI to the IV century B.C. and rich funeral arrays, among which a bronze belt, a Samnite three-disk breastplate and two pieces of armor covering the chest named kardiophylakes.


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Restoring old 2002 Bionicle site WIP
Quantum Melody posted a topic in Bionicle DiscussionThe old 2002 Bionicle site on Wayback Machine it's just a mess of broken links and stuff... So this evening I decided to (try to) rebuild the home page (at least get it as close to the original as possible)! I cleaned everything up as well as I could - Dropbox link All the links are broken and I need to fix the News Crawler(in the blank space just above the grey bar) but other-wise everything looks nice! I don't know if I am going to continue working on this, though I am curious to see if anyone other than me still finds interest in a 14 year old site...
BZPower Oldschool Theme [WIP]
Metax posted a topic in General DiscussionHey all! Recently, I was going through some old files here and found some screenshots/files from BZP from a few years back. I felt a huge level of nostalgia looking at the old forum, and I was sad due to the fact the old skin couldn't be used on this newer site due to compatibility issues. So recently, in my free time, I decided to remake the original skin to work with the current website! Right now, it's an extension for different browsers (Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.), but if people like it, it can easily be incorporated as a theme option to the site itself! (In the standard theme switcher at the bottom of the page) Here are some screenshots: (More in the Imgur album (High-Res): http://imgur.com/a/e7uBl) It's still a WIP, and subject to further changes and such, but the core concept of it is complete. I've moved the top bar to the bottom, to allow the site to have the original spacing it had. As well as brought back the old logo and gradients. I should be able to release the theme within a week or two, once I work out a few bugs. If you have any suggestions or questions, please let me know! I'd love to incorporate other users ideas if possible. Thanks! -Metax
Lego Image Hosting Site
Peter Johnson posted a topic in General DiscussionI need a place to upload my images as a host. Brickshelf and Majihost for some reason won't let me get an account, so other than that. I would like one made for kids and family friendly, and made just for legos/bionicles/hero factory


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Author: Dave Gross
Title: Prince of Wolves
Publisher: Paizo Publishing LLC (2010)
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
"For elven Pathfinder Varian Jeggare and his devil-blooded assistant Radovan, things are rarely as they seem. Yet not even the notorious crime-solving duo is prepared for what they find when a search for a missing Pathfinder takes them into the mist-shrouded mountains of gothic Ustalav. Beset on all sides by noble intrigue, mysterious locals, and the deadly creatures of the night, Varian and Radovan must use both sword and spell to track the strange rumors to their source and uncover a secret of unimaginable proportions. But it'll take more than merely solving the mystery to finish this job, for a shadowy figure has taken note of the pair's investigations, and is set on making sure neither man gets out of Ustalav alive...
From fan-favorite author Dave Gross comes a new fantastical mystery set in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game." GoodReads blurb
This novel pertains to the sub-genre of role-playing based books, just as Forgotten Realms or Dragonlance, and I will admit that I hold a soft spot for them in my heart: for long years, I thought they were the only kind of fantasy and I still enjoy them. Now, with this small disclaimer about personal preferences out of the way...
What a surprise Prince of Wolves was! The plot presents a "quest" for the characters to solve, true, but that's about it – Mr Gross has woven an incredibly original tale.
The first thing that drew my attention was the fact that it was written in first person. Not only in first person, but in journal form, as if addressing the reader. That shocked me and certainly intrigued me enough to keep turning the pages, until I reached chapter two and... Lo and behold, it still was in first person... but as told by another character!
This switching dynamic keeps up throughout the book and allows us to understand the characters in a level all other shared-world fantasy would not reach. It maintains the mystery, because we never see what the "bad guys" are doing: we can just read about the repercussions of their actions and the conjectures of the two main characters. And it adds a healthy dose of humor as well, because Count Jeggare and Radovan couldn't be more different if they tried – and this is portrayed at all times in the different "voice" they speak with. Even if you got confused about the chapter's order, you'd still recognize who's talking in just a few words.
The characters alone make Prince of Wolves worth reading, indeed.
But, of course, there's more: the plot was original and compelling in several ways: one, though there's good guys and bad guys, the novel is not a fight of light versus darkness. It's about a quest for knowledge, for the truth of the past, and the dangers lurking along the way. The difference may seem subtle, but trust me when say that, when reading, it glares out at you. And it's good.
The other best point about the plot, that I've already hinted at, is the fact that I could not foretell who the villains were, what would happen next, or how the book might end. I didn't just turn pages to see action and adventure (which yes, were present and which yes, pulled me in and made me turn pages) but also to see what was coming. What the truth was. How it'd be solved. What part everyone played in the story.
Without spoiling it for you, let me say that David Gross sure managed to surprise me along every turn of the way.
I'd also like to make a brief comment about background, because I enjoyed it more than I dared to expect. While still reminiscent of a role-playing game (yes, I am a gamer, what gave me away?), it was much more... subdued. Mages and clerics are there, but it feels like finding your average resurrecting fellow or lightning-flinging old man is not half as easy as it seems to be in some other settings. Elves and orcs are there, but the world is not so cosmopolite that you'd think to find three of each into any given tavern. Demons are there, as are wraiths and liches and gods: part of the lore, the legends and the fear. Real, but whispered. I found it a perfect balance, and it's one of the reasons I'm recommending this book even if high heroic fantasy is not usually your cup of tea.
The only weak point I might complain about is the beginning, because I was confused: the prologue is a third person point of view scene you'll get to read about later into the book, and... let's just say, it looks grim for the involved character. So, later, when I read about him as if nothing had happened, I got a bit lost. Then I thought he was going to die afterwards and tried very hard not to like him. And then... Well, I was wrong and you'll have to read Prince of Wolves out figure out just why.
All in all, I'd recommend this read to anyone who enjoys adventure, fantasy, and even fantasy-tinged mystery. Just, don't let Varian Jeggare and his talk about nobles spook you on the first chapter, and I can guarantee you'll be loving him for all the next 270 pages.


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500 Miles 4 Smiles
The BADT's President Bal Chana and President Elect Fiona Sandom will be joining Christina on her walk to raise awareness of oral health.
The walk started on the 19th May at Kirriemuir Scotland, and will conclude 500 miles later on the 19th of June in Brighton.
You can still donate and get involved.
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Once the presents have been opened and the cookies have been eaten, people usually don't give much thought to what's left — all the trash.
But according to WCCO, police in Minneapolis warned you may want to take certain measures before you throw away or recycle the packaging, especially from big ticket items.
Tossing out the large cardboard box from your new television will tell thieves there is an expensive gift waiting inside.
Police advised cutting up those large boxes before you put them on the curb, and you may also want avoid putting all of the trash or recycling out at once.


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Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club is committed to hosting a Mid/Senior Amateur Golf Tournament comprised of one of the most elite fields in amateur golf. Our goals are to provide the finest player experience for our invitees while producing an event that showcases our venue and honors the rich history of the Gasparilla Invitational and Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club. This tournament will offer our membership and their guests a fun and enjoyable gallery experience.
What people say about us
I grew up in St. Petersburg and Palma Ceia Country Club has always been one of my favorite courses. The Gasparilla Invitational is an awesome tournament. Donald Ross course, Florida in February, and a first class event make the Gasparilla a great experience.
The Gasparilla is one of my favorite events of the year. The members love hosting this event and they make it an exciting environment to compete in. I look forward to playing every year!
Gasparilla Invitational
Mid-Amateur and Senior Amateur golfers who wish to play in the 2020 Gasparilla Invitational must fill out the required information below. All applications will be subject to the eligibility requirements and will be reviewed by the Executive Committee. Please complete the application below even if you are a returning player to ensure that we have your up-to-date contact information. Returning players should provide recent playing accomplishments.
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Sunday, December 2, 2007
1-You have to go to my website marciamickelson.com
2-Read Chapter 1 of Star Shining Brightly which is available when you click on "My Books" and then scroll all the way to the bottom.
3-Look for the answer. You only have to read until you find the correct answer, but feel free to read the rest of it.
4-Post the correct answer on the comments. If you do not have a blogger account, you can just write your name under your comment.
5-I will take the first two comments. If yours is the first comment, you just have to give the correct answer. As the second comment, you have to tell me what page you found the answer on.
There will be five questions total and 2 comments for each question. Two winners will then be randomly chosen out of all ten correct answers and each winner will receive a copy of Reasonable Doubt or a copy of Star Shining Brightly, their choice. Good Luck!
Okay, here's the first question:
What are the names of Lauren's children?
3 comments:
- Unknown said...
Hi Marcia! The names of Lauren's children are Danny and Sophie. Hope I win a copy of your second novel. I truly enjoyed reading your first one.
Barbara Johnson
528 Mountain Ave.
North Plainfield, NJ 07062
P.S. Debbie has one little girl, Meredith, who is 4. Chrissie has a little girl, Piper who is 2. She is expecting another girl in April. Both Meredith and Piper were adopted from China. Merry is still single and lives in Somerset. Everyone is doing well and will be pleased to see that you've written another book.
- December 3, 2007 at 11:07 AM
- Elodia Strain said...
Sophie and Danny. Can I enter this contest?
- December 3, 2007 at 11:43 AM
- Marcia Mickelson said...
Hi. Thanks for participating. Good to hear from you, Barbara. How exciting about the grandkids. Three girls, how fun. Glad to hear they're doing well.
So, we have the first two entries. Barbara and Elodia's names will be entered into the drawing. Another question will be posted soon. Check back for a chance to win!
- December 3, 2007 at 1:06 PM


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Dachshund Eats Banana Like A Human
Sooo cute! A little distraction from all this New Year's stress. RM Videos uploaded this video of a dog eating
Sooo cute! A little distraction from all this New Year's stress. RM Videos uploaded this video of a dog eating
Hypebeast put together a list of the ten most viral YouTube videos of 2016. From professional YouTubers to tv show
Okay, this might feel kind of akward to some of you, but I think it is rather special: We in
So here are the 15 posts you people somehow managed to click the most here on Viral Viral Videos this
Kuma Films visited Zach Mueller to catch some of his "California Caristry". His original tricks and illusions in this video
Friend Dog Studios present: "2016: The Movie (Trailer)". Trending right now with over 400,000 views already. Only one day left
Destin from SmarterEveryDay demonstrates to us what a Prince Rupert's Drop does look like when fired at with a gun.
1st ch uploaded this video of a high speed shooting showing some asian models posing. Already over 1.4 million people
Nearly four minutes of eye candy for you. These best shots of 2016 by GoPro got almost 800,000 views on
I smell "fake" but want this to be true. An innocent child asks amazon's Alexa... something. And gets this answer
After ASAP Science's prediction of your New Year's going to suck, College Humor presents us an honest New Year's Eve
This kind of silly video from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon featuring tea experiments with dipping all sorts of


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Robot Unicorn Attack
This game was released as a flash game on [adult swim]'s website. /v/ fell in love with it so hard that they dedicated a whole day to it, even getting moot to add background music and rainbows to /v/ for awhile. Since the game really needs no walkthrough, in this section we are instead going to discuss general tips and tricks, as well as differences between the BROWSER version and the DOWNLOADABLE version.
Game Information
How To Play
- Push Z to JUMP.
- Push X to DASH.
- Collect ROBOT FAIRIES for extra points; they stack in multiples of 10.
- DASH through STARS for extra points; they stack in multiples of 100.
Game Tips and Tricks
- Hold Z longer to float higher
- It should be obvious, but also remember that you can always double-jump.
- Do not underestimate the power of your DASH (using the X button). Your dash isn't just for breaking stars, you can chain dashes and jumps together to float for distances much longer than initially intended.
- On that note, your dash can also save you from death; if an incoming collision is at less than an 85 degree angle, you can slide along the wall with your dash.
- Pushing R on your keyboard resets the wish; use it right before you die, although your timing has to be impeccable.
- Remember, the quicker you collect FAIRIES or break STARS, the better.
- If you collect them fast enough, instead of each fairy being 10 points it will stack by 10, 20, 30, 40, etc. For the stars, it goes 100, 200, 300, 400, etc. Collect both as quickly as possible, as much as possible, to quickly gain a greater and greater score.
- The larger your score chain is, the larger your SCORE COUNTER. It actually increases in size when you have a higher multiplier, it will decrease in size again as you lose said multipliers.
- If you collect them fast enough, instead of each fairy being 10 points it will stack by 10, 20, 30, 40, etc. For the stars, it goes 100, 200, 300, 400, etc. Collect both as quickly as possible, as much as possible, to quickly gain a greater and greater score.
- The speed of the game increases as your score increases.
- On that note, if it starts getting a bit too fast for you, don't worry about collecting FAIRIES or purposefully going towards STARS anymore, your main priority is always not to die.
- Sometimes the action is getting a bit too fast to pay any sort of attention to the SCORE COUNTER; this is why the DOLPHINS exist. They are visual cues that appear every 5000 POINTS.
- It's unnecessary, but handy to know that one more dolphin appears for every set of 5000. For example, at 10,000 points you get two dolphins, at 100,000 you get twenty, etc.
- Singing the song might help your concentration in playing the game. I shit you not. If not singing, at least paying attention to it.
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Today's featured feature is a piece of functionality so rare that I can only think of one product that includes it. Cobrowsing probably isn't even the right term to use, but that's what Webinato chose to call their implementation, so I'll stick with their shorthand. I would more accurately describe it as "in-session interactive browsing," which is an ungainly mouthful.
The idea is simple enough… Let participants in a web conference access a live web page that they can interact with. This is different from screen sharing where a presenter might display a web page from her or his computer. In that case, participants can see what the presenter does as she or he enters information and scrolls, but the attendees can't use the page themselves.
Obviously, the presenter can always distribute a hyperlink to the page in question. Attendees can click and open the page in another web browser window or tab. But this splits their attention between multiple windows and applications. As an event moderator, I still see too many instances of attendees getting confused when a window on their computer unexpectedly hides another window. Opening a web browser also invites distraction as people start surfing and clicking through to their saved favorite pages, follow other links, and lose track of what you were talking about.
I would rather keep webinar attendees in the session, with full focus on the webinar "console." If the presenter wants to direct people to an interactive page, that is shown as just another piece of content in the session. And the presenter can close the interactive browser when desired, in order to move on to other activities or materials.
What are the use cases for this functionality?
- Leading attendees to an online survey or quiz created in a third-party web application
- Asking attendees to complete a web-hosted comment or feedback form
- Letting attendees complete a sales offer form
- Placing attendees on your company website contact page
- Taking attendees to a registration page for the next webinar in your series
- Or even taking attendees to a reference page or quoted source that allows them to scroll at their own reading speed rather than being forced to synchronize their reading with your scrolling
Vendors implementing such a feature need to make several decisions as to how their in-session browser works. Do you include a "back" button to let users backtrack through pages? Do you let presenters re-synchronize everyone back to the original web page or a new page whenever desired? Can presenters or participants resize or move the browser window in the console? Can you display other session materials simultaneously while the browser is open and active?
I don't count this feature as a must-have for a webinar product. As I pointed out earlier, you can always allow people to just click a hyperlink and get to a web page through their own browsers. But I do think it can be a nice convenience and can serve to make interaction an integral part of a webinar's flow, rather than a separate external activity.
[Extra note for completists and terminology pedants… "Cobrowsing" is a term that is already used for very specific collaboration products - typically in one-to-one peer sessions such as technical support or customer service. A full-featured cobrowsing product allows two people to simultaneously control and interact with the same web page. So a rep can see where a user has scrolled to on the page and what they are entering. Then the rep can take over and scroll or enter information on the same page to assist. That would be chaos in a web conference with many people all accessing the same page, and it's the main reason I hesitate to use the same term for webinar functionality.]


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Suddently the curve,
the headlights flooding into his eyes,
and his hands jerking the wheel
as he turned their lives
into the corner of the bus stop.
The truck rattled past, the chain
on its long trailer dragging back the night.
He sat there, shaking, his bones
feeling like the crumpled metal
of the bumper. His lip was torn,
and his chest burned where the buckle
of the belt had choked his soul
back into living.
lay still,
face peaceful
on the vinyl
of the dashboard.
In her hair
splinters of
shone like
water drops
in a fountain
in sunlight.
was alive. Alive.
That was what they had to
tell him, over and over,
when they came to pull him
away from her. He
was alive.
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You pay so much attention to detail that your poems come across as being real, real life. Tragic but beautifully written. Well done. Have a great day.ReplyDelete
sad to read, I can see this moment in my head and the emotions that fell...ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11:36:00 AM
"alive" "inside" "twos"... so very wise. there is always a third essence in a two. Each piece is intricate: a togetherness connected in a seperateness between what is said not said what is needed not needed what happens within breathing lives that story.ReplyDelete
I'm generally not a big fan of gerunds, but they work beautifully here. Another fab poem!ReplyDelete
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TeenAIDS is hosting a �Hip-Hop/Break Dancing AIDS Prevention Workshop� tomorrow at the Montachusett Regional YMCA, a free event organizers say will help direct life-saving HIV information to area young men. The event is open to teen males.
�We are showcasing the talents of young dance instructors who want to pass on their hip dance moves while also sharing critical AIDS information with peers,� John B. Chittick, executive director of TeenAIDS, said in a statement.
Seven dance instructors will teach in three rooms beginning at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. Local dance instructors include Zack Bronson, Danny Pace, Ray Charles and Ben Lapan-Farina. Music is provided by Stonyhooks Productions and its DJ, Juan Rivera.
Appearing at the workshop will be three members of the well-known hip-hop dance crew, Status Quo of last season�s MTV show, �America�s Best Dance Crew.�
Mr. Chittick praised the YMCA for providing the space and assistance of the staff of its teen center. A number of local groups working with youth are sponsoring the two-hour event, including: Cornerstone Performing Arts, LUK, MOC, GVNA, Three Pyramids, Upward Bound, the Cleghorn Neighborhood Center and the Fitchburg Police Association. Minuteman Press, CPF-Pepsi, Market Basket, Sulin Orchards and BJ�s are donating services and food.
Mr. Chittick said the pilot program will be repeated in other communities. For more information, call TeenAIDS at (978) 665-9383 or (978) 855-1668). Mr. Chittick has taught teens in more than 80 countries, but lives and works in Fitchburg. He leaves in mid-November on the next leg of his ongoing series of Global AIDS Prevention Walks to Africa to train 10,000 peer teachers in Sudan, Angola, Congo and Rwanda.


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Germany had to come from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw against Japan in their World Cup warm-up match in Leverkusen. The World Cup hosts found themselves two goals behind after Naohiro Takahara scored twice to put Japan in charge.
"It was hard, we are in the middle of preparations and it showed - our legs were tired. This is normal, we still have 10 days and the main thing is we came back," said Germany captain Ballack.
Japan's Brazilian coach Zico looked to have his side in great order and was happy with the performance.
"We developed our game very well and we led and that was very good, and we could have won," said Zico.
"We played many quick passes and had many chances and we could have scored more. We are at a good stage."
Germany plays Colombia on Friday in Moenchengladbach in its final test before the World Cup, while Japan will be buoyed by a good display, as they prepare to face Brazil, Australia and Croatia in a tough World Cup group.


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text: The hackers' target, according to The Wall Street Journal? At least 27 universities located across the United States, Canada, and Southeast Asia. The connection among most of the affected institutions is reportedly their involvement in research of military-use maritime technology. Some of the schools have been the recipients of Navy contracts, host research hubs, or employ faculty with maritime expertise.


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". . . David swore. I moved towards him and, as I approached, I kicked a boot. It hit him right above the eye."
Sir Alex Ferguson's precise account detailing the moment that he kicked a football boot at David Beckham OBE, as revealed in the former manager's latest autobiography.
Sir Alex also mentions that Beckham "was around 12 feet" away from him at the time of the controversial incident, following Manchester United's 2003 FA Cup loss to Arsenal.
However, it was disclosed to me by a "close source", (my friend, who is a friend of a neighbour of the aunty of the doctor that knows the nurse who watched Becks while he was being stitched up by another nurse) that Fergie was merely demonstrating to Ruud Van Nistelrooy how to take penalties from 12 feet – as he had recently missed one from 12 yards – and that the dressing room was not big enough to show this from the actual distance.
Sir Alex also recounts details of the infamous "pizzagate affair", also known as "The Battle of the Buffet" and "Hawaiian Topping Two- O", when pizza was thrown at him by an Arsenal player after the Gunners lost 2-0 to United and thus lost their unbelievable unbeaten run.
Ferguson claims that he still does not know exactly which Arsenal player threw that said pizza, although I understand that it was part of a special offer that included extra fries and a coke.
Stories that the coke was part of a miscommunicated order for Rio Ferdinand are, of course, completely untrue.
Naturally, there is much in the book about Roy Keane – Sir Alex describing the Irish hardman as having the most "savage tongue you can imagine".
I can believe this as I heard that Roy's tongue was so savage that he even ate the aforementioned pizza after scraping it off the Old Trafford tunnel floor, and that it contained a terrible mix of four meat toppings, seafood and an assorted array of anchovies.
As for Cristiano Ronaldo, he is described by Sir Alex as the "most gifted player" he managed and calls him a "wizard", and in 2008 that he would rather "shoot" him than sell him to Real Madrid.
Thankfully, Ronaldo is still with us, so Fergie must have missed that time (maybe he can only hit the target from 12 feet).
Having said that, such talk is always a concern, especially after considering BBC pundit Alan Hansen's poor choice of words used in describing a World Cup match between Argentina and Romania in 1994.
Hansen said that "the Argentine defender warrants a shooting for a mistake like that". The previous day, Colombian defender Andres Escobar had been shot dead, his murder attributed to punishment for an own goal that the Colombian had inadvertently scored against the United States earlier in the competition.
Finally, Wayne Rooney of course does not go unmentioned. Sir Alex says that Rooney had lost his "old thrust" in his final year in charge, because he was not fit enough.
If this is correct then Wayne need only ask another Scot, one Scotty from Star Trek, for some "extra thrust".
In the meantime, what is next for Sir Alex, post author and Manchester United legend? Will he boldly go where no man has gone before or even seek out new life and new civilisations and manage Sunderland?
Bob Morton has a first-class degree in Media and is the only person in history to win the Daily Mirror's 'You The Manager' World Cup and Premier League Manager of the Month prizes back to back.


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Today most of the businesses have become IT reliant for their core business and administrative activities. Since IT systems play a central role in mangament of sensitive corporate data, information security these systems provide has become a very important aspect. Now with the rapid rise of internet and e-commerce the security requirements has become higher than ever.
For example, before the rise of web applications organizations' efforts to secure themselves against external attacks were largely focused on the network perimeter. Defending this perimeter entailed hardening and patching the services that it needed to expose, and firewalling access to others. Web applications have changed all of this. For an application to be accessible by its users, the perimeter firewall must allow inbound connections to the server over HTTP/S. And for the application to function, the server must be allowed to connect to supporting back-end systems, such as databases, mainframes, and financial and logistical systems. These systems often lie at the core of the organization's operations and reside behind several layers of network level defenses. If a vulnerability exists within a web application, then an attacker on the public Internet may be able to compromise the organization's core back-end systems solely by submitting crafted data from his web browser. This data will bypass all of the organization's network defenses, in just the same way as does ordinary traffic to the web application. Effectively the applications such as these has expanded the security perimeter of the organization requiring it to divert more effort towards security hardening requirements.
It goes without saying information security breaches can have far reaching effects on the organization in several fronts including monetary and customer loyalty as illustrated in the following case study.
A Case Study
The TJX Companies, Incorporated (NYSE: TJX), is the largest international home fashion departmental store chain in the United States based in Framingham, Massachusetts. By 2004, the company moved up to the 141st position in the Fortune 500 rankings and was a $17 billion worth business. In 2007 TJX revealed that its security system has been compromised and some 45.7 million customer accounts has been affected. The biggest known theft of credit-card numbers in history began in 2005 outside a discount clothing store near St. Paul, Minn. Hackers used a telescope-shaped antenna and a laptop to decode data streaming through the air between hand-held price-checking devices, cash registers and the store's computers. Once in, they were further able to penetrate into the central database of TJX Cos. in Framingham, Mass. During the next 2 years they had been able to smuggle credit card data from the system and sell or use them in fraudulent card transactions amounting to $8 million or more. [1]
What went wrong?
Following information were uncovered during an subsequent security analysis performed. [1]
* Loose compliance with regulatory standards such as PCI DSS (Data Security Standard) for storing and transmitting credit/debit card information.
* Store systems were based on a weak wireless security protocol (WEP).
* Lack of additional security features such as firewalls and software patches on these systems.
* Track2 information, such as account numbers, expiration dates, encrypted personal identification numbers, along with Social Security Numbers and driver's
licenses, were stored for unusually long periods of time.
* Lack of clear segregation and access control systems implemented for the critical information on TJX's central servers. This additionally made the information
easily available to the hackers.
* $9.75 million breach settlement charges with 41 states to cover the costs of investigating the incident.
* An initial budget of $100 million for the possible security upgrades
* Several customer law suites for damages
* Heavily damaged customer loyalty and hence loss of business.
From this case study it is evident a well functioning information security framework within the organisation is necessary for preventing such security oversights which can become very costly. This is where a standardized security system becomes vital. Specially IS0 27001 is very important in this regard since it is the de-facto standard for establishing, maintaining and improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Benefits of a ISO 27001 Implementation
From a technical perspective following benefits can obtained from a ISO 27001 implementation.
* Interoperability – Let's say that a multinational company has its regional branches in China and US. Now the security requirements of the systems may differ in these localities and so will the security system implemenations. However the overall organizational security policy states all the regional information security systems should be in compliance with ISO 27001. So since above regional branches both follow ISO 27001 standardization, then they can achieve a comfortable level of interoperability when it comes to secure business information transactions even though they may belong to very different backgrounds, because of the common set of standardization guidelines that they follow.
* Quality assurance – Whether it is the organization or the business partners, there should be some quality in the information security system and hence of the organization in general. With a suitable ISO 27001 implementation the management can be assured they have a recognised framework for dealing with the information security.
* Compliance – Having a certification against an international standard is desireable and can create a positive image about the organisational security policies among the stakeholders of the business. There is a well defined path for the certification and it is a result of a continous process rather than a one off achievement.
* Benchmarking – An organization can use the ISO 27001 to measure its status against that of its competitors. They can emphasize on their current rank and the developments that they make as opposed to their rivals.
* Security awareness – Since the ISO 27001 implementation and its practice is a continuous process that will engage organisational personnal in various security related aspects it will raise the overall employee awareness about the security aspects. In fact this is one of the most important aspects when it comes to information security. The system is only strong as the weakest link and it has been proven that ill-informed user can be a great security risk no matter how much security systems are in place. So in this respect ISO 27001 is not just about security thorough software or physical infrastructure but it also encompasses influencing the behavioural and cultural aspects of the organization. Even significant change management processes can come in to play, in creating a security aware culture within the organization and may even cause some staff being laid off in some extreme cases due to non compliance behaviour and resistance to the changes.
From a business perspective following benefits can obtained from a ISO 27001 implementation.
* IT alignment of the business processes – To a proper ISO 27001 compliance a good IT alignment of the business activities should be present. A better IT alignment would mean increased efficiency in business processes causing quicker response times and reduction of costs.
* Avoidance and mitigation of damages – From the case study of TJX it is evident the amount of damages due to lack of security can become very significant. These damages both in terms of money, lost sales and customer loyalty, will have a significant adverse effects on organisational profit margins. This will also cause the organisation to divert its energy to cope with the aftermaths of the event in the form of law suits, security consultations etc instead of focusing on its core business activities. If a proper security mechanism was in place none of these would have happend and or at least the breach could have been tracked down earlier mitigating the damages. Since the implementation requires the organization to have backup plans to be in place in order to investigate and compensate if such security breach happens the organisation will be in a better position to handle such a situation.
* Increased profits – ISO 27001 certificate demonstrates that the orgnisation can be trusted to secure customers' data, as well as their own. Specially corporate customers are likely to realise the benefits of this commitment and this can be helpful in developing a positive image of organisation. Having the ISO 27001 logos on the company literature is a continual reminder to potential and existing customers that the organisation takes confidentially, integrity and availability of their information seriously. This would drive higher customer satisfaction, new customers and increased profitability. This can even be leveraged as a competitive adavantage over the rival organisations. For example in government Tenders the government would favour the orgnisations with sound security policies and may even include a certification such as ISO 27001 as a prerequisite.
* Cost effective and rational security systems – Since the implementation requires clear identification of orgnisational security enviornment and its specific security needs only the required systems and processes will be put in place with configurations specifically suited to organizational security requirements. The organisation may have many technical safeguards, but a proper risk assessment may highlight the safeguards having little or no business benefits and would provide a better return off investment if they were reconfigured to protect assets that required a higher level of protection. This avoids bloated (and in turn costly) and unnecessary rigid (or on the contrary unnecessarily linienet) security systems and allows the organisation to obtain the level of security that's required.
* Better employee relations – Clear policies and guidelines makes things easier for staff. This will increase employee satisfaction and may help reducing staff turnover. Better security awareness programs,trainings and clear disciplinary procedures will also induce increased professionalism among the employees as well.
* Better risk planning – The information security strategy can be integrated with the overall organisational risk strategy leading to a comprehensive platform on which risk planning decisions can be made.
[1] TJX Companies, Inc – http://publicloud.com/?p=368
[2] Calder Alan and Watkins Steve, IT Governance:A Manager's Guide to Data Security and ISO 27001/ISO 27002. 4th ed, Kogan Page, London
[3] The ISO27k FAQ. – http://www.iso27001security.com/html/faq.html


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After Sychoscream return ,Warlock thought the memories of Psychotron were gone but he was wrong. Sychoscream injected a virus into Warlock system which instead of making him ill just turn him back to his old body as Deathlock. Now more insane that ever. Deathlock is out of control. Deathlock transforms into a Wolverine Tank mode type. As Deathlock he contains the Original Transmetal technology.


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The staff here at Gimme Your Hand Entertainment was asked to share a Valentine's Day memory. Here's what they had to say:
Rex Delaney: Well, it's not my best Valentine's memory, but a few years ago I wanted to surprise a chick I was seeing named Kim by picking her up from work and taking her back to my place for dinner and a movie. I was stoked because I made the food myself, and I was even willing to sit through a chick flick for her. I could imagine her being so happy that I showed up with chocolates and flowers in front of all her coworkers, that she would finally put out. When I got to the store where Kim worked, I saw her standing there holding a huge bouquet of flowers and hugging some other guy. I was so pissed! I didn't even think, I just threw down the gifts I had for her, and stormed up to the guy with his paws on my girl and spun him around. I heard Kim scream, "Rex!" The random hero just smiled like the biggest asshole on the planet. I punched that mother fucker right in the face and dropped him instantly. As I was being hauled out of the store by a group of people, Kim was hunched over the guy, and screaming at me. As it turns out, random hero was actually Kim's cousin who was visiting from Ohio. Her BLIND cousin. After I found out, I felt like shit and no amount of apologizing could fix it. Obviously, the night was ruined. So I went back home, threw the romantic shit in the trash, ordered a real movie, and rubbed one out.
Kylee Wylde: Valentine's Day holds many cherished memories for me but one moment that really stands out took place last year. I was kind of bummed because my boyfriend said he was going to be out of town for Valentine's Day, and I really didn't want to spend it alone. I took my dog for a walk in the park for something to do. Coming home from the park, my cell phone rang. It was my boyfriend telling me he was stranded on the outskirts of town with a flat tire and no spare. He asked me to bring the emergency spare in my trunk to him so he could be on his way. I said sure and took off. He stayed on the phone with me and walked me through the directions like a human GPS. It was already getting dark, and I was a little freaked because I didn't know where I was going. I ended up following some back roads wondering why the heck he would be stranded out in the boonies, but his voice on the phone kept reassuring me I was almost there. I saw what looked like a fire in the distance, and as I got closer to it, I saw my man standing there with the cell phone to his ear, long stem roses in his hand, and a big goofy smile on his face. I got out of the car and realized he didn't have a flat tire at all. He had built a little romantic fire, and around it placed chocolates, rose petals, picnic food, and glasses filled with champagne. He wrapped a blanket around my shoulders and said "Happy Valentine's Day, babe."
Donnie Kendall: Valentine's Day is such a pain in the crack. Do you have any idea how many pairs of panties have been thrown at Donnie on Valentine's Day? Some of the people didn't even bother to take them off first! People all over the world send tons of flowers and gifts to Donnie's door hoping that Donnie will give them a second thought. Donnie has been given trips around the world, cars, toys, games, clothing, a boat, electronics, pets, movie props, bedroom props (as if Donnie needs any help there), maid services, cake of the month memberships, cheese logs, toe-socks, jewelry, a Filipino little person, Cds, DVDs, PSPs, a hat, autographed sports memorabilia, singing telegrams, strip-o-grams, and even a star named after him. And that was all just LAST YEAR! So do Donnie a favor, keep your lousy gifts to yourself, do not hit "send" on that naked pic of you with a ribbon wrapped around your what-nots addressed to email@example.com, and don't expect Donnie to show up at your place ready to sweep you off your feet. You just ain't worth it. Now, if you'll excuse Donnie, he has to go burp a dwarf.
Mr. Blood: I was asked a question at the last GYHE meeting. What is your favorite Valentine's Day memory? My favorite memory from Valentine's is the year I went out and gathered 12 female virgins and brought them back to my secret abode. Then proceeded to chain each one of them by the hands in shackles and cut their hearts out one by one. Making each and every one of them watch as I cut out the others heart, getting to hear my favorite sound over and over again. The sweet sound of screams. MMMMMMMMM. It makes my mouth water just thinking about that day.
Administrator's Note: We probably should have done some sort of background check before hiring the staff. Kylee Wylde obviously doesn't fit in here. Happy Valentine's Day!
12 February 2010
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- AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 8:40 PM
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How to remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Trojan worm completely from computer
Fix Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Efficiently Via Free Scanner.
Worm:Win32/Conficker.C is a worm that infects other computer users across a network by exploiting a vulnerability in the Windows Server service (svchost.exe). If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, it could allow remote code execution when file sharing is enabled. It may also spread through removable drives and weak administrator passwords. It also disables several important system services and security products.
This malicious Worm:Win32/Conficker.C always attempts to copy itself in the Windows system folder as hidden DLL file using a random name. If the attempts fail, it may then attempt to copy itself into the following folders:-
- %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer
- %ProgramFiles%\MovieMaker
It creates following registry entry to ensure that it is run whenever you start your computer:
- In subkey: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- Set value as "".
- With data : "rundll32.exe\.dll ".
It may also load itself as a fake service by registering itself under the registry key HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services.
Worm:Win32/Conficker.C also use a display name that is created by combining two of the following strings:-
- Boot
- Center
- Config
- Universal
- Update
- Windows and so on.
Worm:Win32/Conficker.C may also get combine with the characters to create the display name. The Worm then patches NETAPI32.DLL in memory to prevent re-infection and further exploitation of the vulnerability addresses by Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067.
Spreads through different ways:-
- Network shares with weak passwords:-
- Worm:Win32/Conficker.C attempts to infect machines within the network.
- It will first attempts to drop a copy of itself in a computer's ADMIN$ share using the credentials of the currently logged on user. Hence, if this method is unsuccessful, the current user does not have the necessary rights, it instead obtains a list of user accounts on the target machine. Then after it attempts to connect to the target machine using each user name and the following weak passwords such as:-
123321 and so on.
Hence, if Worm:Win32/Conficker.C successfully accesses the target machine, if any combination of the user names and one of the above passwords allow write privileges to the machine, it copies itself to an accessible admin share as ADMIN$\System32\.dll. But, the best thing you can do is to install Automatic Removal Tool, to delete Worm:Win32/Conficker.C permanently from your system.
More Facts About Worm:Win32/Conficker.C
A Worm:Win32/Conficker.C is generally shortened as Worm:Win32/Conficker.C which is a type of malware designed in order to provide unauthorized access to a user's system. It is not capable of replicating themselves like virus but it can lead to viruses which is being installed on a machine since they allow the system to be controlled by the Worm:Win32/Conficker.C developer. Worm:Win32/Conficker.C continue to increase in popularity and nowadays majority of known malware found on the web is Trojan. It misrepresents itself to appear like an useful program and persuade a user to install it. It is generally spread through email attachment, freeware download, accessing of an unauthorized websites or from web browser. It may also get transferred into the system via a USB flash drive or any other external devices.
Worm:Win32/Conficker.C are not easily detectable by themselves but when a system appear to run slower due to heavy processor and network usage it is to understand that the system has been infected with a malware like Trojan. Worm:Win32/Conficker.C never attempt to inject themselves into the other files but propagate themselves. To eliminate it from the USB flash drive or from any external devices you will have to reformat your USB and removable devices.
Once it get installed inside the system it run the infected code and perform all the malicious functions in order to harm the system even without user's knowledge. It unload the hidden programs and perform unauthorized access to other victim's system. Worm:Win32/Conficker.C use to erase or overwrite the data on a system. It is capable of deactivating the anti-virus and Firewall programs. It may download and install other malicious files without user concern. It can steal information like bank details, cookies, search history or other important data like passwords. If you disable or uninstall it from your system then still it is capable of re-installing themselves on the system. It is such a dangerous program that it disable the task manager as well as control panel from the system.
So it is always suggested to remove it out from the system if it has been installed inside the system so as to reduce further damage to the system.
Major Symptoms of Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Virus Attack on PC
Worm:Win32/Conficker.C is an extremely perilous threat that generates various unavoidable commercial ads which can hamper normal functioning of the PC and modifies Internet browsers settings. It attaches itself to the web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, safari, IE and shows bunch of pop-up ads every time you open it. Most of the time infectious files of this threat hides itself in system's background process so as to cover its identity from admin. Severity level of this worm will even cause system crash because it constantly downloads its supporting files. This virus additionally installs unwanted browser add-ons and plug-ins to your browser. In presence of this threat, the performance of your PC might degrade to large extent. Worm:Win32/Conficker.C could send you to some unsafe websites and advertisements that don't seem to be trustworthy. Visiting its redirected sites could infect your PC with harmful malwares as this virus largely redirects you to phishing websites. Other awful threats are often come along with this virus. To being unseen from security programs, it deletes the windows registry items as well. Moreover, it will record your browsing history and transfer the collected data to cyber crooks. It typically displays ton of unreliable pop-ups, fake error messages, annoying ads and alerts. Worm:Win32/Conficker.C endlessly spreads malicious code in web browsers so they may simply interfere users on-line activity with the sole objective to get cash.
Top Sources of Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Virus Attack
If you are not careful enough while using your Computer then the Worm:Win32/Conficker.C can enter and infect the system through various sources. You should be aware of different entry points of virus program so that it can be stopped and the computer and its data can be prevented. The system is always at a great risk if it is connected to the Internet because there are numerous sites that can automatically insert the virus program just on a click of a button. When you download any unknown software then it may contain the Worm:Win32/Conficker.C along with it. So you must browse sites that are considered to be safe. There is a huge misconception that the virus can spread only in online mode but the truth is even if you have never used Internet on the computer it can still get infected. The sources are already infected computers, USB drives that carries malicious programs like the Worm:Win32/Conficker.C. When you insert and transfer any data to your healthy PC it will surely get infected. These are some of the known sources that can inject the virus to your computer so you must be alert while performing any kind of data transfer that is happening either in the online or the offline mode.
Remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C from Control Panel
Follow the below mentioned steps carefully in order to uninstall Worm:Win32/Conficker.C from your Windows computer system completely.
Steps to Remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C from Windows XP, Vista & 7 Control Panel
From the bottom left corner of the screen click Start button.
Choose Control Panel and click on add or remove program.
Now select the suspicious application from the list of application and click on uninstall option.
In the end confirm the removal if asked.
Steps to Remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C from Windows 8
Hover the mouse over the left side of your screen and wait for the icon to appear.
Now right click on the icon to get the list of programs.
In this step you will need to select Control Panel from the lists.
From Control Panel window, click on Uninstall program.
Uninstall this nasty threat from the list of application on your PC.
In the end click on Ok to conform the removal process.
Remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C from Windows 10 Control Panel
First of all Click on Start Menu.
Go to Settings menu to see all contents.
Click on the System tab from all programs.
Now choose Apps and features from System tab.
Select the suspicious application from the list.
Click on Uninstall option to remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C
Scan Your PC To Uninstall Worm:Win32/Conficker.C
Manually Remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C and Unwanted Toolbar or Extensions from the Browser
If Worm:Win32/Conficker.C has also infected your browser then you also need to remove extensions and add-ons from your infected browser.
Easy Step to Remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C from Google Chrome
Open Chrome and Click the button at top left corner of browser.
Click on tool
Select Extensions and then from there select unwanted extensions
At last click on remove button to remove the extensions.
Restart the system.
Simple steps to remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C from Internet Explorer
Click Tool Button and Select Manage Add-ons.
In the Manage Add-ons highlight extensions and toolbar having 'Add-on Types'
Now makes sure all add-ons is selected under 'show:' drop down menu and From there select the toolbar which has to be removed.
Select Disable/Delete option.
A warn pop-up window may appear onto your PC screen stating about related services and add-ons will also be disabled. Then leave the items checked and click OK.
Click Close to dismiss the add-ons window and Restart the system.
Easy Steps to Remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C from Mozilla Firefox
Start Firefox
Clicks on tools menu.
From Tool menu you have to select Add-ons> Extensions.
Now you just have to select add-on entries related to the Worm:Win32/Conficker.C
Select Remove/Disable.
Restart your System.
Scan Your PC To Remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C
Prevention Tips for Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Virus
The user can remove it with the help of Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Scanner. It is an ultimate solution which can make the infected computer threat free. This scanner is designed with advance technology that makes it capable to detect all threat from the computer very easily. It offers heuristic working strategies to its users and that is why it is considered as a most reliable tool. You can download and install this tool easily in your system and make it use to remove harmful worms. The best part of this software is its user-friendly interface. The user who does not have proper technical knowledge can also run this tool in their system. It is taking very less time to complete the threat scanning process. The manual process to remove Worm:Win32/Conficker.C from computer is somewhat risky process on the other side there is no any risk if you use virus scanner tool. It does not leaves any adverse effect on the computer performance and consumes very less system resource. This Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Scanner will also provide its trial version that can be used to see the virus attacks by scanning the PC, and when the user get satisfied and further go for its licensed version to remove all detected threats. The heuristic scanning algorithms of this tool is making it very powerful and thus it became able to deal with all the unwanted issues like PC performance degradation, pop-ups, fake alerts, browser redirection etc. The experts also recommend this Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Scanner.
Easy Guide to use Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Scanner
Step 1 : Download and install Worm:Win32/Conficker.C Scanner by following some its steps
Step 2 :After installation Click on "Scan computer" button and it start scanning
Step 3 :There is an inbuilt feature called "Help desk" you can get complete information regarding the infection which you have encountered in your system
Step 4 :Now click on "Remove all button" to remove all the found threats
Step 5 :After removing all the infection restart the computer
Guidelines to Take Care your PC from Worm:Win32/Conficker.C
- It is better to take prevention before getting infected with virus. Here are some precaution which can prevent you from virus and malware.
- Always ignore to install suspected software.
- Always use a proper firewall in your system which prevent your system from access of malicious program.
- Avoid to click on unwanted pop-ups or malicious links while surfing the Internet
- Give your personal information to legitimate websites only
- Never try to open Spam or junk email attachments
- Keep your anti virus program updated
- Try to create an unique password for your online accounts
- Disable auto run and daily scan your computer
- Deploy DNS protection
By following these tips you can stay safe from virus and other infected programs easily.


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Financial infidelity tends not to be seen as serious as having an affair. The reality is, it is a major breach of trust and the damage it causes a relationship can have long term consequences. And then there's the financial fallout to deal with.
Financial infidelity can seem harmless enough, buying something that you really know you shouldn't and hiding it away. You bring it out saying breezily, "oh, I've had this for ages." Both men and women do this. For many couples, financial infidelity stops there. But for others it can escalate to real financial harm and relationship breakdown.
We acted for a business owner who had significant tax debt and was too scared to tell his wife. She had no idea the business was on the brink of collapse. As she was a shareholder and had to be told, we organised a meeting – and it turned out to be more dramatic that we could have imagined.
She broke down in tears, not because of the tax debt, but she confessed she had $30,000 of credit card debt that he knew nothing about!! This was a relationship in major trouble and in major denial.
Once it was out in the open, they had to deal with it. After they got over the initial shock they worked together as a team and made some very difficult financial decisions and got through it. This couple was lucky, they came out stronger in their relationship. Many other couples in this situation don't make it through.
So what is financial infidelity or a financial cheat?
It is where one or both partners in a relationship, make and then hide financial decisions (buy stuff!) that has negative repercussions for both. As I have said, it can be as simple as hiding purchases, through to forging your partners name on loan documents. Yes, this does happen.
As with any infidelity, it is the breach of trust that is the hardest part to work through and get over.
Here are five steps you can put in place so you don't end up in this situation
- Have the money conversation early in your relationship. Establish some financial boundaries. Talk about different scenarios and how you feel about them. For example, is it OK to lend money to friends and family? What levels of debt and savings are you bringing to the relationship? What are your financial expectations?
- Have a household banker. This is the person who is responsible for managing the household finances. They make sure all the bills get paid, the savings plan is implemented and your financial goals are reached. You can swap this role around, it doesn't always have to be the same person.
- Don't delegate your financial responsibilities totally to your partner. You may not be 'good with money', but you still need to know what is going on, have access to joint bank accounts, credit cards for example.
- It is important that each of you have your own money that doesn't have to be accounted for. This can be any amount that you have agreed upon. It could be as little as $25 a week, or $1,000 it really depends on your financial circumstances. By having your own money, you don't feel the need to hide purchases, or feel guilty if you indulge yourself a little.
- Have regular financial date nights where you talk about your finances, are you on track to meet your long term financial goals? How are you going compared to your money plan? What are some short term savings goals you are working towards?
If you are concerned that financial infidelity may be going on, you need to deal with it sooner rather than later. Talk to your partner, not in an accusing your argumentative state; although it is very difficult not to get emotional about your finances. If you feel you can't raise it yourself, get some help from a professional who can help you have the conversation and deal with the consequences.
As with any type of infidelity, the main point is don't let it fester. The sooner you deal with financial infidelity the better and the less emotional and financial harm you may suffer.
If your relationship is strong, with good communication and some processes in place for the future, you will make it out the other side.
If you are concerned about financial infidelity in your relationship, talk to someone.
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Which are you?
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KÖF-C-9002/1 Phase clamp
The KÖF-C-9002/1 phase clamp can be built in or can be connected to various operating rods and with cooper wire we can get an earthing/short-circuiting device. The short-circuiting device can be used for short-circuiting of rail or wire structured bus bars of transformer stations and power plants.
KÖF-C-9002/1 Phase clamp
Thermic limit current
For rail
20 kA/1 s
For wire
20 kA/1 s
Dynamic limit current
For rail
50 kA
For wire
50 kA
Gripping capacity
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Ø8-30 mm stud
Product code
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Despite surprisingly seeing just one player selected in the first round of the NFL draft, there might not have been a happier football program than the one at Alabama. Thanks to the controversy swirling around Laremy Tunsil and his social media misadventures, the fact that a report surfacing shortly before the draft that had a Tide assistant leaving amidst potential NCAA issues had flown almost completely under the radar.
According to the report, defensive line coach Bo Davis was expected to resign or be fired after the school opened an inquiry into possible recruiting violations. In the first public comments from the school, Davis' departure is being labeled as a resignation.
"Bo Davis has submitted his letter of resignation," a statement attributed to head coach Nick Saban began. "We appreciate all the contributions he made to the program and wish him and his family the very best in the future."
The specific nature of the alleged violations are unknown. The NCAA, though, has reportedly made multiple inquiries into the situation and the Tide is currently in the midst of investigating the allegations against the coach.
Davis first worked for Saban with the NFL's Miami Dolphins before moving on to Tuscaloosa as part of Saban's first Tide staff. He left for five years before returning to the Tide in 2014.
Not only is Davis considered one of the best line coaches in the country, he's also a premier recruiter in a program overflowing with such personnel.
The current thought process is that Tosh Lupoi, a Tide football staffer not unfamiliar with NCAA allegations himself, could slide into Davis' role. Lupoi had previously served as the line coach at Cal and Washington before moving on to 'Bama in 2014.


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Robert Spencer
April 20, 2006
After years of denial, Sami Al-Arian has finally admitted it: he has pleaded guilty to a charge of "conspiracy to make or receive contributions of funds to or for the benefit of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a Specially Designated Terrorist" organization. He has agreed to accept deportation. In his 2002 defense of Al-Arian, Eric Boehlert wrote: "The al-Arian story reveals what happens when journalists, abandoning their role as unbiased observers, lead an ignorant, alarmist crusade against suspicious foreigners who in a time of war don't have the power of the press or public sympathy to fight back." Reality is just the opposite. The al-Arian story reveals what happens when journalists and Leftist academics, abandoning their role as unbiased observers, lead an ignorant, alarmist crusade against Americans who in a time of war try to defend our country from those whose politics make them the darlings of the Leftist media and academic establishment.
Al-Arian's guilty plea is a dizzying turnaround from last December 6, when the former University of South Florida professor was acquitted on eight of seventeen terror-related charges. At that time, Linda Moreno, an attorney for Al-Arian, exulted: "This was a political prosecution from the start, and I think the jury realized that." The acquittal appeared to vindicate the many journalists and academics who had maintained Al-Arian's innocence for so long. Chief among them was Boehlert, whose January 2002 article was entitled "The prime-time smearing of Sami Al-Arian: By pandering to anti-Arab hysteria, NBC, Fox News, Media General and Clear Channel radio disgraced themselves -- and ruined an innocent professor's life." Then there was John Esposito, director of Georgetown University's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding and author of numerous apologetic books about Islam. In a letter to Dr. Judy Genshaft, President of the University of South Florida, after she fired Al-Arian, Esposito reminded her that "the University did a thorough independent review several years ago which found no merit in accusations made at that time" and worried that Al-Arian was merely falling victim to "anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bigotry."
Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times also likely felt vindicated. In March 2002 he went to bat for Al-Arian, portraying him as a Gandhi behind bars, a victimized absent-minded professor: "The point is not whether one agrees with Professor Al-Arian, a rumpled academic with a salt-and-pepper beard who is harshly critical of Israel (and also of repressive Arab countries) — but who also denounces terrorism, promotes inter-faith services with Jews and Christians, and led students at his Islamic school to a memorial service after 9/11 where they all sang 'God Bless America.' No, the larger point is that a university, even a country, becomes sterile when people are too intimidated to say things out of the mainstream." Al-Arian's detractors, not his defenders, were the ones who were supposed to be intimidated into silence.
Will Kristof now apologize? Will Boehlert? Esposito? Al-Arian's attorney Linda Moreno, who was so quick in December to charge the government with political motives in prosecuting Al-Arian, on February 28 signed Al-Arian's plea agreement. The agreement leaves no room for doubt: "Defendant is pleading guilty because defendant is in fact guilty. The defendant certifies that the defendant does hereby admit that the facts set forth below [in the plea agreement] are true, and were this case to go to trial, the United States would be able to prove those specific facts and others beyond a reasonable doubt." What's more, Al-Arian acknowledged that he was "pleading guilty freely and voluntarily…and without threats, force, intimidation, or coercion of any kind." But in speaking to reporters after Al-Arian signed the agreement, Moreno acknowledged only that "In the agreement, he did not plead guilty to any crime of violence, and by pleading he gave his family closure in this ordeal."
What of Al-Arian's myriad other defenders? Some backpedaling and track-covering has already begun. At the Free Sami Al-Arian website, statements made in Al-Arian's defense by groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, readable as late as Tuesday morning, are no longer accessible. The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), however, was ready to concede nothing. CAIR-Florida's Ahmed Bedier, in flat contradiction of the agreement that Al-Arian actually signed, declared: "The decision not to retry Dr. Al-Arian is proof that the prosecution lacked the necessary evidence to secure a conviction in this case." Diving deeper into fantasyland, Bedier insisted: "There was also a report somewhere, earlier today in some media, that the, uh, guilty plea, one of the guilty plea, that he agreed to a lesser charge of some sort of conspiracy. We have confirmed that that is false. There is no plea to any sort of conspiracy to support terrorism at all." A press release from CAIR's national office disingenuously neglected to identify the "lesser charge" to which Al-Arian pled guilty, and echoed Linda Moreno in noting that "the government conceded in the agreement that there were no acts of violence committed by Al-Arian."
But this is a distinction without a difference, and a canny attempt by both Moreno and CAIR to imply that what Al-Arian has now admitted to having done was somehow innocuous. If Al-Arian was aiding the group, and the group was killing Israeli civilians, then Al-Arian was aiding in those murders. After all, Al-Arian stood by approvingly at one Islamic conference while former Cleveland Imam Fawaz Damra (himself now also deported) tried to raise money for Islamic Jihad by saying: "Donate to the Islamic Jihad. Nidal Zalooum from the Islamic Jihad held a dagger and stabbed four of the Jews in the courtyard of Al-Haram Al-Qudsi….One of them would leave his house with a knife to stab the Jews -- twelve Jews -- after the events of the Gulf War. Brothers, the Intifadah calls you. Five hundred dollars! Who would add to five hundred dollars?"
Moreover, it is clear that the former professor holds to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's ideology of Islamic supremacism and the destruction of Israel. That ideology is inseparable from the larger aspirations of the global mujahedin, who strive ultimately to impose Sharia upon the Islamic world and then the non-Muslim world – and to commit acts of violence to that end. Al-Arian's guilty plea and deportation thus constitute a significant setback for the subversive, soft jihad that the mujahedin have been waging in the West, largely (but not solely) by financing jihad activities elsewhere in the world under religious and academic cover.
Paul Perez, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, put it succinctly: "Al-Arian has now confessed to helping terrorists do their work from his base here in the United States -- a base he is no longer able to maintain." He is unable to maintain that base today no thanks to CAIR, Nicholas Kristof, Eric Boehlert, John Esposito, and numerous other pillars of today's academic and journalistic elites – elites which Al-Arian's guilty plea have been shown once again to be thoroughly, irredeemably corrupt.
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Robert Spencer is a scholar of Islamic history, theology, and law and the director of Jihad Watch. He is the author of five books, seven monographs, and hundreds of articles about jihad and Islamic terrorism, including Islam Unveiled: Disturbing Questions About the World's Fastest Growing Faith and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades). He is also an Adjunct Fellow with the Free Congress Foundation.


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Caroe Architecture's heritage consultants and conservation architects, working with regular collaborator Jeremy Musson, have completed a HLF-funded Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for the Bevis Marks Synagogue on behalf of the S&P Sephardi Community in the City of London.
The Grade I listed synagogue building has witnessed much change in the City since it was completed by Joseph Avis in 1701. Throughout this 318-year history, it has remained in continuous use. No other synagogue in Europe has this continuity of practice, of community, of building, and of collections.
The CMP has been prepared in support of a project entitled Bevis Marks: Britain's Most Significant Synagogue, in conjunction with Dow Jones Architects. Please see https://www.sephardi.org.uk/hlf/