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EFF Argues That Automated Bogus DMCA Takedowns Violate The Law And Are Subject To Sanctions
from the yes,-but... deptHaving just been victimized by a bogus DMCA takedown notice that censored our content, I'm certainly aware of ways in which the process needs to improve (a notice-and-notice provision, rather than a notice-and-takedown provision, would be a big, big start). However, as we have detailed here in the past, these automated takedowns are pretty typical—and they're becoming an issue in a particular lawsuit. Hollywood went after Hotfile pretty strongly, but as part of Hotfile's countersuit showed, Warner Bros. in particular seemed to have a habit of issuing takedown orders on content it had no rights to.
That's a pretty big concern, no matter what the "intentions" of those breaking the law. Warner Bros.' response takes a pretty cavalier attitude, more or less amounting to "hey, mistakes were made; no biggie" . The specific law on bogus takedowns -- 512(f) of the DMCA -- only says that there's punishment for those who "knowingly materially misrepresent." Warner Bros., of course, insists that just making a mistake does not trip that wire.
The EFF has now jumped in with an amicus brief that argues otherwise. The argument is pretty straightforward: if you're doing automated, or semi-automated takedown notices without reviewing them, the efforts are so careless and negligent that they clearly misrepresent the claims needed for a legitimate DMCA takedown. The filing notes that such automated takedowns are a real problem (even citing our recent experience), and that if such automated takedowns aren't liable for sanctions under 512(f) then that section is effectively meaningless.
Indeed, if Warner were correct, which it is not, Section 512(f) would become largely superfluous. Any company could sidestep accountability for improper takedowns by simply outsourcing the process to a computer. What is worse, copyright owners would have a perverse incentive to dumb-down the process, removing human review so as to avoid the possibility of any form of subjective belief. The tragic consequences for lawful uses are obvious: untold numbers of legal videos would be taken down, whether or not the uses were fair or even licensed.Among other things, the EFF filing highlights the Lentz v. Universal ruling that found that those filing takedowns have to take fair use into account -- and pointing out that you can't take fair use into account if you're automating takedowns.
Imagine the potential for mischief: Let's say that Warner does not like competition from Universal. It could set a computer to search through Universal's online presence, with the loosest possible settings, and issue takedown after takedown to Universal's ISP for spurious claims. Nor is this scenario far-fetched: as noted above, supra at 4-5, anticompetitive uses of the DMCA takedown process are commonplace.
Unfortunately, historically, 512(f) has been a pretty toothless part of the law in response to bogus takedowns. The bar has been way too high. This is partly why we thought the parallel "remedy" that was found in SOPA was also likely to be equally useless. Attempts to make it stronger were rejected because those behind the bill knew it was toothless. Having the court agree with the EFF's position on this would be a huge help in giving those who are victims of bogus takedowns a tool to fight back.

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Alas the water never came within sight, so once up and moving it was back to schlepping through slop. Maybe 100 yards of every mile was actually ridden. Even when we were able to "float" atop the muck it was often tough to maintain traction--the rear tire would usually simply spin, and as it did so it would break through to the underlying (and more sticky) layers, immediately gumming up tire, then frame. So unless it felt really, really solid underfoot, we tried to resist the temptation to try.
And though this will sound like so much anathema to some, I don't mind walking--I get to keep my head up and look around more than when riding. The difference may seem subtle but even when riding non-tech beach and mank a certain level of focus is required, and as such you miss some of the subtleties underfoot.
A word about rim width, tire volume, and tread selection. Dave is one of the Big Brains at Surly, responsible for much of the R&D that happens behind those partially ajar doors. Not surprisingly, he rode one of the first Moonlanders ever to breathe ocean (or any) air, and he shod it with 100mm wide Clownshoe rims and Surly BFL 4.7" tires. That's the floatiest combo available now, though at the time they were unobtanium, and all of internet nerddom was outnerding itself trying to sleuth out their salient details. Pete rode a ti Fatback with choppahundy 100mm rims, Larry 3.8 up front, Endo 3.7 out back. At the time this was the floatiest combo that non-Surly employees (read: the rest of the world) could buy. I rode a stock Pugs frame and fork, with preproduction Marge Lite 65mm wide rims, and a set of preprod BFL 4.7 tires. Basically, my setup was my take on the best of both worlds--super light rims with massive air volume tires. It was also untested, and as such a decent gamble.
On days like today, with slick, sticky muck, no one setup was a clear winner. But there was *definitely* a clear loser: It was surprising to note how often Pete's rear Endomorph would spin out and force him to walk. Pete is world-class when it comes to coaxing traction and float out of fat tires on soft surfaces, and has a practical doctorate (perhaps subconsciously, but still) on body english and how to effect subtle weight shifts to maintain traction. That knowledge (along with his massive motor) have propelled him to more victories in the world's biggest and baddest winter ultramarathon than anyone else, living or dead. Point simply being that Pete knows how to ride soft stuff, but that confounded piece of Endo had him off and walking much, much more than Dave or I. Lesson learned.
When we were back on sandy, gravely, cobbly beach, as it got softer I'd usually be struggling to keep momentum first, the result of my narrower, rounder tires losing traction and/or sinking in. Pete would flounder next, and Dave would keep motoring ahead, blissfully unaware that anything had changed beneath his wheels. Until he looked around and realized he was riding alone--and then saw how far back we were, walking. No big surprise there--more air volume keeps you floating, wider rims give tires a more square footprint, helping to keep from breaking traction.
Dave riding more than us wasn't surprising--his rim/tire choices made it so. Pete slipping out most often was not surprising--his poor rear tire choice virtually guaranteed it. What was surprising was how well the blend of the new big tire and mid-width rim I was riding bridged the gap between the two. For beach riding it sure seemed like a great compromise. Nice when a gamble pays off.
/nerd out.
Mid-morning we turned a literal and figurative corner. At the NEsternmost point of Mud Bay we portaged a small river and on the far side found rideable gravel beach. First time in over a day that we'd been able to 'just pedal'. Zinging along the beach we made quick work of the last of Cape Rozhnof, arriving at Ross Point midday. There we found light winds, calm seas, and good visibility, and committed at once to the crossing to Deer Island. Within an hour we were across and packing up on more rideable beach. Slap, bang--things were looking up.
I used the GPS to determine that we could head a short distance west along the beach to the narrowest point of the island. The overland crossing from there to the south shore looked to be a literal stones throw, and then we would paddle across Hague Channel and be back on the mainland. We could have ridden clear to the SEsternmost end of the island (Doe Point) and shortened our paddle from 3.2 miles to 1.3 miles--that's worth over an hour of paddling. But starting there would have us putting in to considerable tidal current immediately, and we'd be swept miles out into the greater bay no matter how hard we paddled. As brilliant as packrafts are, their ability to fight currents (wet or dry) is nonexistent.
Thus, as we readied to paddle the 3+ miles across the Hague, I used the GPS, our tide tables, considerable pre-trip map geeking, and a tiny bit of experience to plot a course. I'm comfortable with the use of a GPS to navigate in the backcountry (i.e. on the ground) but less comfortable when wind, tides, and channeled water are part of the equation. I knew that when we hit the ~midpoint of the channel we'd be in heavy outgoing current, and I made sure that Pete and Dave understood this as well. What none of us could know was how that current would manifest itself--as a hard eddy line or a more gradual fade in. With that uncertainty we agreed that staying close to each other was mandatory--the better to help each other if needed. To an extent, I was guessing on the heading we'd need to take, and as such was justifiably anxious about making the call. There was an obvious eroded headland visible from water level that seemed a safe bet to aim for, leaving some margin for error (maybe 1/3 to 1/2 mile) before getting sucked out of the bay. We all looked at the headland, agreed it made the most sense to head for the upcurrent end of it, then went back to rigging the boats.
A minute or two later, boat packed and ready to go, I made a point, potentially one time too many, of asking for verbal verification from both of the guys on where we were headed and what our protocol was while working our way there. I was nervous as hell--I figured this was the crux point of the whole trip and it seemed like it could go smoothly if we had a solid plan and stuck to it. The flip side is that a simple mistake--an error in heading, a gear malfunction that forced us to stop paddling to attend to it, or, worst case, a capsize for one or all--could be disastrous. What I hadn't accounted for is what stats geeks like to call the human factor. No one can say for sure why what happened next happened.
Pete was packed and ready to go a few minutes before Dave. Pete had been slower paddling his smaller boat than either Dave or I on each of our previous crossings. I can't recall if Pete suggested taking off first or if I recommended it, but it seemed like a good idea regardless--he could get a head start, paddle easy for a bit, and we'd catch him long before the channel. So as Dave fit the last puzzle pieces into place and cinched 'em all down, Pete tempered his boat and shoved off.
I took the opportunity to walk up to the veg line and snap a few flora pics, and when I turned back around Pete was being pulled out of the bay.
I whistled loudly to get his attention--thinking it not too late to ferry back to our side. But he was already out of earshot. I assumed that he'd hit heavy current much sooner than planned, but staring hard at him revealed a confusing truth: He was being pulled out because he wasn't ferrying at all--his paddle lay inert across his lap.
Dave and I were in the boats and paddling hard moments later. It quickly became obvious that we were not going to catch him, and that he was going to be pulled out of the bay. Left unsaid but dominating my thoughts was the fact that once he left the bay he'd be getting further from reachable land by the minute, and there wasn't a thing that Dave or I could do for him. The word triage sat acidic on the tip of my tongue. We did the only thing we could do-- paddled hard for the agreed-upon headland, staring hard in his direction and willing him to ferry. And hoped like hell it might not be too late. When the wind and bowspray weren't in my eyes I could still see him--well enough to see that he was, at best, still lazily paddling and not making any headway.
Sorry, I'm making this more dramatic than it needs to be...
Maybe 90 minutes later we were all back on dry land, safe and unharmed. Pete finally snapped to when the tidal current whipped him past a channel marker at better than 7mph. All along he'd assumed he was mostly sitting still, just waiting for us to catch up. With the realization of where he was headed he dug hard on that paddle. Better than a mile out of the bay the current released him to an eddy, and he used the overflow of adrenaline in his system to move along that eddy, back to where we stood anxiously watching and waiting.
I coulda knocked his block off if I hadn't been so happy to see him still with us.
But why--how did this happen? Did he really not notice our agreed upon headland sliding past at an alarming rate? Was I somehow unclear on the reasons behind heading for that spot? Could he not see Dave and I moving in a very different direction? Did he not encounter either of the eddy fences that we crossed (while puckered due to the speed differential between sides), indicating the start of real current?
There weren't really any answers, just questions that formed more questions.
The scare seemed to light a fire beneath Pete. Throughout the afternoon and evening he was out in front scouting for the firmest surface as we traversed a ~14 mile E->W stretch of coastline. Often rocky, sometimes mucky, the further we went the more fun the actual riding became. There were sections of slick bedrock canted into tidal pools, requiring balance, timing, and precise shifts of weight to maintain traction. Often line choice was made on the fly, dealing with each additional choice as they presented themselves rapidfire. The wildness of the place (fresh bear sign everywhere, whale bones on the beach), a freshening wind, a persistent but increasing drizzle, and our brakeless bikes all upped the challenge, and we each found a place of concentrated bliss as those moments bled into hours.
At the onset of evening we arrived at a dilapidated shack poised above a steaming hot spring pool. The chill drizzle made the shack and pool oh-so-inviting. But we were a day behind schedule, low on food, and still had a full day, maybe more, to get to Port Moller. There we would meet Brian and resupply on food, maybe even dry out some of our sodden gear. So we faced a choice--stay the night here, availing ourselves of the roof, walls, and hot water. That sounded dreamy. But our low food situation and the possibility of the freshening wind pinning us here was reason enough to move on. Without so much as dipping a toe in the rock pool we headed down to water's edge and began rigging the boats.
Alas, 15 minutes offshore the GPS showed we were being blown 120* off our intended course. I did quick sums in my head and deduced that not only would we end up further from Port Moller despite our best efforts, fighting the wind meant we'd likely not make landfall until well after dark. With that we turned and cut an angling course back toward the hot spring, catching the edge of the bay and walking the rocky beach back to the shack as the last light faded.


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Massey at the double in draw
Teenager Gavin Massey struck twice as struggling Yeovil secured a 2-2 draw at in-form Colchester on Saturday.
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Teenager Gavin Massey struck twice as struggling Yeovil secured a 2-2 draw at in-form Colchester on Saturday.
The 19-year-old, having this week extended his loan stay from Watford, took just 40 seconds to grab his first professional goal on what was his first-ever league start, driving in from close range after Oli Johnson's initial effort had been blocked following a swift break.
Colchester's Kayode Odejayi struck a post with a header from close range before the U's deservedly got back on level terms seven minutes before the break.
After good play by Ian Henderson down the left, Andy Bond's long-range drive deflected off a Yeovil defender before looping past helpless keeper Jed Steer. And Colchester were ahead nine minutes after half-time when Michail Antonio headed in Ben Coker's deep cross at the far post.
But Massey struck again just after the hour mark when he followed up to score from close range, with Colchester keeper Ben Williams having only parried Max Ehmer's low drive.
Glovers substitute Kieran Agard saw his close-range header rattle the bar in stoppage time, as an entertaining contest finished all square.


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Rare Items from Private NYC Bookshop, Fulton Ryder
Enigmatic New York publisher and private bookshop Fulton Ryder — founded by artist Richard Prince — has been captivating us with their Tumblr snapshots of rare and fascinating cultural fragments. We wanted to take a closer look at their collection of books, manuscripts, and counterculture collectibles, and they were kind enough to allow us a peek.
Past the break, Fulton Ryder has curated a unique gallery of works including an early conceptual piece from Yoko Ono — inspired by John Cage's Experimental Music Composition class at the New School for Social Research in New York, where Ono's then husband (musician Ichiyanagi Toshi) attended. It's composed of "event scores," or simple instructional actions and ideas that are reinterpreted through a performance art lens. There's also a book from artist Danny Lyon, created after he became a member of the Chicago Outlaw Motorcycle Club in the 1960s, adopted the gang's lifestyle, and photographed the midwestern motorcyclists. Wallace Berman also makes an appearance, with reference to his legendary 1957 Ferus Gallery exhibition where the artist was arrested on obscenity charges.
Check out the collection below, and keep your eyes peeled for Fulton Ryder at the Printed Matter and EAB book fairs this fall (they'll be publishing a book on San Francisco Artaudian group the Diggers in June, however), as well as at site-specific events around New York City.
Photo credit: Fulton Ryder
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About Us
Our mission is "to administer the state's tax laws in a fair, timely, and cost-effective manner to benefit all Idaho citizens."
The Tax Commission informs taxpayers about their obligations so everyone can pay their fair share of taxes, and it must enforce Idaho's laws to ensure the fairness of the tax system with those who don't voluntarily comply. The agency is organized into five divisions and has offices in Boise and five other locations throughout the state. For more background, read the history of the Idaho State Tax Commission.
The Tax Commission is an executive branch agency, which means it operates under the guidance of the governor of the state of Idaho. The governor appoints the four tax commissioners, and their appointments must be confirmed by the state Senate. The commissioners serve six-year terms. Besides presiding over specific tax types and areas of the agency, the tax commissioners also sit as the State Board of Equalization for two weeks in August. In that capacity, they hear and decide appeals for operating property — property such as railroads and utilities, which cross county lines.
Annual Report
- 2018 Annual Report (01-03-2019)
- 2017 Annual Report (12-20-2017)
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Strategic Plan
- ISTC Strategic Plan 2019-2023 (07-02-2018)
- ISTC Strategic Plan 2018-2022 (06-30-2017)
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Agency divisions
- The Audit Division ensures fairness and consistency of Idaho's tax laws by examining tax returns for potential errors and obtaining tax returns in cases where a return is required to be filed but no return was submitted.
- The Collection Division provides taxpayers with education and programs to ensure equitable and fair compliance, as well as payment of unpaid tax debts. The division also oversees field offices around the state.
- Revenue Operations processes tax returns and payments.
- Property Tax appraises public utilities and provides technical assistance and education for Idaho's counties to help them administer the property tax system. The Tax Commission conducts studies each year to determine whether counties are in compliance with state guidelines for proper administration of the property appraisal and taxing system.
- General Services consists of Information Technology, Management Services, Human Resources, Tax Appeals, and Taxpayer Resources. Taxpayer Resources focuses on communication, policy, and outreach and includes Taxpayer Services, which provides taxpayer support by phone, email, and in our Boise office.
Chairman Tom Harris
- First appointed: April 26, 2019
- Current term ends: April 26, 2025
- Taxes:
- Business Income
- Multistate Income
- Travel & Conventions
- Auditorium Districts
- Management:
- Revenue Operations
- Taxpayer Resources
- Human Resources
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Commissioner Tom Katsilometes
- First appointed: March 25, 2005
- Current term ends: March 8, 2023
- Taxes:
- Property Tax
- Mine License
- Kilowatt Hour
- Beer, Wine, Cigarette, Tobacco
- Motor and Special Fuels
- Transfer Fee
- Management:
- Property Tax Division
Commissioner Elliot Werk
- First appointed: February 17, 2015
- Current term ends: March 8, 2021
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- Sales / Use
- Management:
- Audit Division
- Information Technology
Commissioner Janet Moyle
- First appointed: December 6, 2017
- Current term ends: December 6, 2023
- Taxes:
- Individual Income
- Estate Transfer
- Illegal Drugs
- Withholding
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- Collection Division
- Field Offices
- Tax Appeals
The lists above include major responsibilities assigned to that person. Although commissioners have primary responsibilities over certain areas, they provide backup coverage for each other when needed.
History of the Tax Commission
The function of today's Tax Commission is very different from its earliest predecessors, which were charged with overseeing how Idaho land and other property was valued and taxed.
1890: Article 7, Section 12 of the Constitution of the state of Idaho, as originally adopted on July 3, 1890, created a State Board of Equalization. The Board consisted of the governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state auditor, and state treasurer. The duty of this board was to meet annually to equalize the valuation of the taxable property in the state.
1913: The Legislature created the first Tax Commission, which consisted of members of the Public Utilities Commission. This body was charged with administering Idaho's property tax laws.
1915: The Legislature repealed the law establishing the Tax Commission, based on a constitutional challenge.
1931: The Office of Tax Commissioner was established to administer the Income Tax Act, referred to as the "Property Relief Act of 1931." Income taxes were intended to offset property taxes levied for state purposes.
1939: The Tax Commissioner was given duties for other taxes then administered by the commissioner of finance, commissioner of law enforcement, and the state treasurer.
1941: The duties given to the Tax Commissioner in 1939 were taken away and given back to Finance, Law Enforcement, and the State Treasurer.
1944: A Constitutional amendment abolished the State Board of Equalization and transferred its duties to a Tax Commission with four part-time members. The amendment was passed in November 1944, and the Tax Commission's first meeting was in August 1945.
1949: The Office of Tax Collector was created and given the previous duties of the Tax Commissioner, plus responsibility for certain taxes previously collected by the commissioner of law enforcement, commissioner of finance, and the commissioner of agriculture.
1967: The Legislature abolished the Office of Tax Collector and transferred its duties to the State Tax Commission, which was made a full-time body. Duties included:
- State Board of Equalization oversight and assistance for county assessors and county boards of equalization
- Oversight and assistance for county assessors and county boards of equalization
- Publishing and enforcement of rules for all taxes
- Administrative review (hearings) on protested tax cases, except for property tax cases
- Administration for income tax, sales tax, motor fuels tax, beer and wine taxes, cigarette and tobacco taxes, mine license tax, kilowatt hour tax, inheritance tax, and unclaimed property
1974: A Constitutional amendment mandated a reorganization of the Executive Branch of state government. As a result, the Tax Commission and Board of Tax Appeals were brought under the umbrella of the new Department of Revenue and Taxation. This department has no director or staff of its own; it consists of its two component agencies, which operate independently and are funded by separate appropriations.
2010: The Legislature transferred Idaho's Unclaimed Property Program to the State Treasurer's Office.


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The Giants are exactly the kind of team that plays into Lee's strengths as a pitcher, and it was on full display tonight. Lee did what he always did (have great command, and mix it up with heat and breaking ball pitches, even though his stuff isn't great), and the Giants hitters did what they always did (overly aggressive, swinging at too many pitches out of the zone). It really was a rough game to watch if you're a Giants fan, and I'm sure a lot of people are fuming as Ryan Garko has only gotten one hit in his first three games as first baseman for the Giants. However, it was only one game for the Giants and this is only three games from Garko. In all honesty, I expected a loss in this game out of all the games in the series (Lee going against Sadowski just didn't look good on paper), and I think we need a couple of weeks to evaluate how good Garko is going to be. I think by next week, he should be getting into a comfort zone as a hitter. If he isn't? Well...then we're in some trouble, but we'll worry about that if that happens and when we get there.
The one thing I will say is that while I ripped him apart last week, you can't blame this loss on Sadowski (even though he did get the loss). Sadowski, who again for a third straight start, suffered from control issues throughout the nights, tallied a high pitch count early in the game (he was around 60 pitches at the end of the third inning and threw 82 pitches in four innings of work) and just didn't seem have that much confidence on the mound. However, he only gave up one run, a homer to Jason Werth in the second, and kept the Giants in the game as they continued to swing and miss against Lee's breaking balls. I am curious to know why Bochy pulled Sadowski so early. After pitching the fourth, the camera showed him wincing and holding his arm as he walked to the dugout. I haven't checked anything yet, but I have a feeling he strained something. Even though he wasn't pitching great, he merited at least another inning of work, especially with the game only 1-0. It's definitely something to pay attention to when carousing on Extra Baggs later tonight.
Surprisingly, if you want to blame anyone other than the offense and Lee, you can blame the bullpen. Don't look to the usual suspects to blame in this one though. Relievers who have been struggling as of late, Sergio Romo, Bob Howry and Merkin Valdez, actually looked very good tonight. It was the usual late-inning studs who struggled mightily instead. Jeremy Affeldt and Brandon Medders, two pitchers who had been looking very good in relief this year for the Giants simply imploded as they combined to allow three walks and three runs combined in only 1/3 innings of work...combined. That is a tough one to stomach, and after the game got to 4-0, I kind of just threw in the towel. Granted, these things tend to happen to relievers. They aren't perfect, and they're going to have their breakdowns every now and then. That's when you need your offense to step up and make up the difference. Unfortunately, that didn't happen tonight and in all honesty, the Giants offense hasn't picked up the pitching when it struggles since Opening Day. This Giants team goes how the pitching goes and that doesn't bode well I believe for Giants fans as we enter these last two months of the season. We just can't rely on pitching the whole time. We need the offense to set the tone sometimes, and unfortunately, that hasn't happened very often this year, especially against good teams like the Phillies.
That being said, I knew we weren't going to sweep the Phillies in this series, and this loss was definitely a predictable one, as tough as that is to say as a Giants fan. With Lincecum on the hill (going to the game tomorrow! Yahoo!) going against Joe Blanton, a pitcher who plays more to our strengths than Lee, I like our chances. If we can take at least two in this series, I can live with myself. If we can take three and win this series, I'll be ecstatic.
Tomorrow is the key to which direction this series will sway. For it to go in the Giant favor, Lincecum needs to have a good performance, and the offense needs to bounce back from tonight's lackluster effort.
Postgame Box notes:
Winning pitcher: Cliff Lee (1-0) 9 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO.
Losing pitcher: Ryan Sadowski (2-4) 4 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO.
Giants standouts: Juan Uribe, 2B (18). Aaron Rowand, 2B (25).
Phillies standouts: Jayson Werth, 2-for-5, HR (22). Ben Francisco, 2B (2). Cliff Lee (I know he killed us hitting too!), 2-for-4, 2B (1).
Probable starters for next game: Blanton (7-4) vs. Lincecum (11-3).


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"A thing is not proved just because no one has ever questioned it. What has never been gone into impartially has never been properly gone into. Hence skepticism is the first step toward truth. It must be applied generally, because it is the touchstone." — Denis Diderot
Recently in an email conversation among about a dozen ideologically diverse people, I made a throwaway comment that in some ways, many of those researching climate change actually strike me as anti-science. I got called on it by one of the participants, a scientist himself, and in response I wrote the following.
I should clarify what I mean about why those who talk about climate change are anti-science, since that's a strong word. It's not because I think they're necessarily wrong — it's not difficult to wrap one's brain around the idea that human activity can affect the environment; it clearly can.
Science is a process through which we learn about the world about us by impartial research and a fearless willingness to follow data wherever it leads. But my observation, admittedly as a layman, is that most of those involved in climate change are completely disinclined to hear from naysayers. The worst example of this is how naysayers are habitually shouted down as being "denialists", a word specifically designed to equate them with Holocaust deniers. Even if the naysayers are wrong and are utter fools, this cynical approach to skeptics is completely anti-scientific, a black mark on the respectability of anyone who considers himself a scientist.
This ties in with what I think may be the greatest requirement for true science, that it calls for humble skepticism — what Diderot rightfully referred to as the the first step toward truth. The history of scientific progress is a history of different theories leaping ahead and falling back, with progress being the overall result, yes, but not without many mistakes being made in the process. We are blind men in a maze, and while the scientific method gives us a powerful tool to feel our way toward the exit, it doesn't guarantee we won't go down wrong paths in the process.
While I'm not a scientist by training, I've spent ten years working for various universities, and from this have developed a a healthy disregard for experts' self-evaluations of their own intellectual indispensability. For example, many climatologists seem breathlessly eager to make sweeping public policy suggestions, as though they had complete understanding not only of climate issues but also such issues as public health, economic development, demography, and political philosophy. They do not, and by pushing political agendas they earn a critical eye toward the actual climatological research that is supposed to be why we should respect them in the first place.
Obviously, this last criticism also applies to most of those who are skeptical that climate change is occurring. My point here is not to defend them, for as I said I find it plausible that climate change is a real phenomenon. But the way that mainstream climatologists have supported their consensus being politicized makes that harder for laymen like me to accept, not easier.
Note: I'm actually pretty interested in responses from people, especially well reasoned disagreements. Since this is an issue that pushes a lot of people's buttons, though, I should add that welcomeness doesn't extend to responses from anyone who is simply angey that I'm toeing one line or the other.


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A homeless man was charged with first-degree assault Tuesday after police say he hit another homeless man over the head last month with a metal baseball bat.
Taylor Cary, 24, was arrested on Thursday in Denver after police say he assaulted Howard Price Elkins in March near Mapleton Avenue and 13th Street, according to court documents.
Elkins told police that around 6:54 p.m. March 13 he was at a warming shelter near the Boulderado when he and Cary got into an argument., according to an arrest affidavit. Elkins said they had gotten into an argument at the shelter the week before, and that on the night of the assault, Cary came up to him and bared his teeth at Elkins and that he was "freaked out by him."
Elkins said he left the shelter, but said Cary followed him and told him, "You want to go night night?" Elkins said he then saw Cary pull something he initially thought was a samurai sword out of a bag and then only remembers bleeding.
But a witness told police he saw the argument and said Cary had been holding an aluminum bat.
Elkins was transported to the Boulder Community Hospital and was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma.
Employees at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless confirmed that Cary had issues with Elkins in the past.
Cary remains in custody at the Boulder County Jail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on May 22.


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�Take 17, Newspaper Reality. Roll �em.�
Would you watch a reality show about newspapers?
The latest news out of the journalism industry is a pitch from NBC Peacock Productions that it�s planning a �documentary style reality show� about a community newspaper that�s �working hard to stay on top of breaking small-town news and keep financially afloat� in an ever-increasing competitive industry.
NBC is soliciting newspapers to participate. They want to know if there are any real-life versions of �The Office� meets �Parks and Recreation.� These are two sitcoms I have watched a total of one-time each. They are shows in which characters interact with one another in a series of wacky and zany antics.
Reality, heh?
I think a reality show about newspapers would be likened more to Ken Burns� series on the Great Depression meets C-Span (especially the episode when a congressman believes Guam might sink if we put too many tanks on it). The characters might not eat grubs and worms as in the original �Survivor� reality show, but the noshing habits of the journalist in his native habitat is near to revolting. I have seen reporters cram cookies that fell behind a filing cabinet two weeks ago. If the slogan �a little dirt won�t hurt� is true for the masses, �a lot of dirt won�t hurt a lot� would be our credo.
And remember, we have just as much right to reproduce as anyone else.
It�s tough to see the entertainment value in following the circulation department as they field questions from irate customers about newspapers tossed in the side ditch or how in the heck their paper got chunked up on the roof. How about an episode in the mail room, in which jammed insert machines give supervisors headaches or how someone�s foot gets run over by a forklift? Let�s go inside the mysterious and dark pressroom where web breaks halt printing while carriers grumble outside with their torches lit as if they are ready to storm the battlements and hunt down the publisher like he was Frankenstein�s monster because gas just topped $4 a gallon?
We could follow reporters and photographers as they visit exotic locales along Stinking Quarter Creek or chase down tips of midgets living in secret Glencoe enclaves or monsters roaming Goat Island. Go behind the scenes as writers with four years college sit through city government meetings that delve into hard-hitting issues such as sewage treatment, stockpiling salt for icy roads, or how to keep unsavory residents from defeating water meter boxes. Watch excitement mount as special-use permits are debated. Feel the gripping drama as the demise of civilization is prophesied unless construction setback requirements are not amended.
Oh, yeah, we�re talking about blowing the success of �Gunsmoke� off the charts.
We could go inside the department head meeting where a lively discussion erupts over who will staff a booth at the next job fair or if anyone thought to bring candy to throw out at the next Gibsonville Christmas parade. Things truly get electric when there is an outside chance snow is coming.
What could be more exciting than watching the ticking of the clock as obituary deadline approaches or the zoom-in shot of the police scanner as it squawks out the progress of the latest human adventure?
�Unit 4, she said her father asssaulted her with a fish.�
�You said a fish?�
�10-4. A fish.� (Pause). He did not assault her with a fish, it was his fist�
Or, this gem:
�An 18-month-old has ingested some sort of dog waste. (Pause) He ate dog poop.�
Join us as the tech department and the maintenance department join forces to eradicate chewing gum from a computer keyboard. Revel in the intrigue and glamor as honor rolls are compiled, scouting awards are announced or wedding and engagement notices are proofed for errors. Throw in some canned laughter and you�ve got a hit on your hands.
Have a front row chair at the daily news meeting in which editors debate whether to lead the front page with the latest war news or that hard-hitting story of a mother dog who nurses newborn gerbils.
A few years ago one of our reporters, Kadi Hodges, began compiling a notebook of quotes she heard around the newsroom. So, herewith, I�ll give you a brief peek of some reality around here from the loveable but crusty city editor to the loveable but grouchy managing editor to the loveable but confused rookie reporter to the loveable but acidic veterans who never fail to have loveable but astute observations:
�You went to speak to the group wearing those pants?�
�I trained my cat with pepper spray.�
�I have the same hair as a baby at church.�
�I�ve done the Heimlich maneuver on myself.�
�I have no use for people who use age as an excuse for stupidity.�
�It�s snowish.�
�It�s like a flute, but it�s a piano.�
�I�m going to be at a conference on sludge in the morning.�
�I like to do stories where the people are dead.�
�I am disappointed in myself. I was going to dress up like a cow and go to Chik-fil-A.�
�If there�s one emotion I understand, it�s spite.�
�I keep forgetting to be nice to people in case I need something from them.�
�I don�t like when buttons congregate together loosely, anywhere.�
�Have you ever been on the scene at a fire in Graham and a clown shows up?�
Jay Ashley is managing editor of the Times-News. He is preparing his audition tape at email@example.com


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Hubble Tracks Clouds On Uranus
Taking its first peek at Uranus, NASA Hubble Space Telescope's Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) has detected six distinct clouds in images taken July 28,1997.
The image on the right, taken 90 minutes after the left-hand image, shows the planet's rotation. Each image is a composite of three near-infrared images. They are called false-color images because the human eye cannot detect infrared light. Therefore, colors corresponding to visible light were assigned to the images. (The wavelengths for the "blue," "green," and "red" exposures are 1.1, 1.6, and 1.9 micrometers, respectively.)
At visible and near-infrared light, sunlight is reflected from hazes and clouds in the atmosphere of Uranus. However, at near-infrared light, absorption by gases in the Uranian atmosphere limits the view to different altitudes, causing intense contrasts and colors.
In these images, the blue exposure probes the deepest atmospheric levels. A blue color indicates clear atmospheric conditions, prevalent at mid-latitudes near the center of the disk. The green exposure is sensitive to absorption by methane gas, indicating a clear atmosphere; but in hazy atmospheric regions, the green color is seen because sunlight is reflected back before it is absorbed. The green color around the south pole (marked by "+") shows a strong local haze. The red exposure reveals absorption by hydrogen, the most abundant gas in the atmosphere of Uranus. Most sunlight shows patches of haze high in the atmosphere. A red color near the limb (edge) of the disk indicates the presence of a high-altitude haze. The purple color to the right of the equator also suggests haze high in the atmosphere with a clear atmosphere below.
The five clouds visible near the right limb rotated counterclockwise during the time between both images. They reach high into the atmosphere, as indicated by their red color. Features of such high contrast have never been seen before on Uranus. The clouds are almost as large as continents on Earth, such as Europe. Another cloud (which barely can be seen) rotated along the path shown by the black arrow. It is located at lower altitudes, as indicated by its green color.
The rings of Uranus are extremely faint in visible light but quite prominent in the near infrared. The brightest ring, the epsilon ring, has a variable width around its circumference. Its widest and thus brightest part is at the top in this image. Two fainter, inner rings are visible next to the epsilon ring.
Eight of the 10 small Uranian satellites, discovered by Voyager 2, can be seen in both images. Their sizes range from about 25 miles (40 kilometers) for Bianca to 100 miles (150 kilometers) for Puck. The smallest of these satellites have not been detected since the departure of Voyager 2 from Uranus in 1986. These eight satellites revolve around Uranus in less than a day. The inner ones are faster than the outer ones. Their motion in the 90 minutes between both images is marked in the right panel. The area outside the rings was slightly enhanced in brightness to improve the visibility of these faint satellites.
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Mütter Museum General Admission
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
America's finest museum of medical history, the Mütter Museum displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th-century "cabinet museum" setting. The museum helps the public understand the mysteries and beauty of the human body and to appreciate the history of diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Today, the Museum enjoys a steadily rising reputation with annual attendance exceeding 130,000 visitors. Enjoying international popularity, the Museum has been featured on countless TV programs and specials and is the subject of two best-selling books.
The Museum Education program is geared toward middle school and high school students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and partners with area schools to expose students to the wide variety of careers in health care and biosciences, as well as to introduce them to the history and culture of medicine.
Features of the collection:
• Soap Lady
• Dr. Joseph Hyrtl's human skull collection
• Plaster cast and conjoined liver of "Siamese twins" Chang & Eng
• Specimen from John Wilkes Booth's vertebra
• Jaw tumor of President Grover Cleveland
• Rotating exhibits of photographic art and illustrations
• Tallest skeleton on display in North America
• Einstein's brain
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is the oldest medical society & the oldest steward of American Medicine, and is regarded as the "Birthplace of American Medicine"SM, offering insight into medicine's past, present and future.
Our specimens, book collections, archives, personal journals and ephemera are more relevant today than ever – attracting more visitors and users of our collections and facilities than ever before in our history.
Dedicated to advancing the cause of health while upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine, the College remains an unbiased community resource without allegiance to one healthsystem, a particular educational institution or industry.
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These prints are official Hammer merchandise. Each original UK Quad poster has been scanned, then painstakingly restored to look "as new". The commentary about many of the prints is by Marcus Hearn, author of The Art of Hammer, published by Titan Books.
Also in the collection are rare items including international film posters, handbills, lobby cards, premiere brochures and trade advertisements.


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April 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm$60
Your first class is free so join us for a fun, fulfilling experience! Everyone with Parkinson's, including family and friends are welcome…no dance experience necessary! Experience a variety of dance themes, including folk, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater, all with an emphasis on using the power of music to move!
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Jacksonville wasn�t at its best, but the Cardinals were still good enough to go three-for-three against Coastal 3-A Conference foe Havelock and advance to the second round of the NCHSAA soccer playoffs.
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville wasn�t at its best, but the Cardinals were still good enough to go three-for-three against Coastal 3-A Conference foe Havelock and advance to the second round of the NCHSAA soccer playoffs.
Junior Clay Sparks, who had an IV earlier in the day as he battled a stomach virus that also afflicted some of his teammates, had one goal and an assist to help the fourth-seeded Cardinals beat the 29th-seeded Rams 3-1 Tuesday night.
Seniors Alex Pino and Warren Washington had JHS�s other goals as the defending state champions advanced to the second round of the 3-A playoffs against the winner of today�s match between Cardinal Gibbons (15-6-1) and Eastern Guilford (10-8-1).
The match is likely to be Saturday at JHS (16-4-1).
�We weren�t playing pretty good,� said Pino, who gave the Cardinals a 1-0 lead with 14:15 left in the opening half. �We weren�t on our game. We need to control the ball more. We just need to keep our heads in the game.�
Part of the problem, no doubt, was a number of players � including Sparks, Washington and Ryan Johnson � were suffering from a stomach virus. The other problem was this was the teams� third meeting, and JHS had won the first two 6-2 and 5-1.
�We probably had a target on our head,� Pino said.
Jacksonville coach Dave Miller said complacency may have been a bit of an issue as well.
�Playing a team for the third team, a little overconfident. Not really taking it serious like we should,� he said. �Then, of course, the few illnesses, and it was just sloppy. There wasn�t a whole lot of intensity or sense of urgency.
�So I don�t think mentally we were where we needed to be for a playoff game. It didn�t seem like we were really getting any kind of rhythm tonight. But like I told the boys, �It�s survive and move on, find a way to get it done and play another game.��
And that the Cardinals, many of whom were sporting their annual red Mohawks for the playoffs, did against the Rams, who had 12 seniors who were desperate to do likewise.
�They didn�t want it to be their last game so they came out with everything they had,� Havelock coach Jeremiah Johnson said. �Being the fact that it�s a conference team, it�s harder. But they definitely played their hearts out.�
In fact, the Rams matched and at times outplayed JHS in the first 20 minutes, but at about the midway point of the opening half the Cardinals started applying the pressure and broke through to go up 1-0.
Tyler Moore�s hard shot was stopped by goalkeeper Kevin Garay, who wasn�t able to corral the ball and Pino pounced, smacking into an open net to give the Cardinals a lead they never lost.
�I just wanted to shoot it in the back of the net,� Pino said. �That�s all I�m trying to do.�
The Cardinals made it 2-0 on a nice play by Washington. After a scrum about 30 yards out, Sparks managed to get the ball to Washington, who dribbled inside the box to the right side of the net and fired to the far corner with 9:05 left in the half.
JHS nearly made it 3-0, but Dylan Elliott missed a wide-open net in the final minute after Garay had gone down to block a shot.
Still, JHS appeared in control. But the Rams wasted little time cutting the lead in half early in the second half. Junior Noah Kemble lofted a free kick from the left from about 25 yards into the far corner to pull within 2-1 with 32:51 left.
�He�s great on set pieces,� Miller said.
The Cardinals had a couple near misses, including one in which Havelock defender Jason Hollister made a nice sliding tackle on Washington, who seemed poised to get the goal back for JHS with just under four minutes left.
JHS scored the clinching goal when Moore dribbled deep and then sent a perfect cross to Sparks, who had an open net and didn�t miss to make it 3-1 with exactly two minutes left in the match.
Johnson credited a change in the way his team plays � more aggressive, for one thing, on both ends of the field � to the closer match the third time around.
�The first two games we weren�t really playing the style I like to play,� he said. �Then all of sudden as time progressed they finally started playing that style, and I think that we�re in the playoffs and they definitely didn�t want it to end. They definitely doubled how hard they worked.�
While it may have been a little closer than expected, the Cardinals never seemed in danger of losing. And while Miller would have liked to have seen more intensity and better play from his players, he also credited the Rams.
�They did a good job of getting back and taking lanes away from us,� he said. �We didn�t do a great job of doing what we need to do, changing the point of attack and creating those opportunities. We just had a hard time really getting in and creating quality opportunities. Luckily, we bent a little but didn�t break.�
Havelock 0 1 � 1
Jacksonville 2 1 � 3
GOALS�H: Kemble. J: Pino, Washington, Sparks. ASSISTS�H: none. J: Sparks, Moore. IN GOAL�H: Garay (7 saves). J: Davis (2 saves). SHOTS ON GOAL�H 3, J 10. CORNER KICKS�H 1, J 9. RECORDS�H: 8-10-2, season complete. J: 16-4-1, hosts Cardinal Gibbons-Eastern Guilford winner, TBA.


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USS DUBUQUE is named after Dubuque, Iowa on the Mississippi River and her founder, Julien Dubuque - a French Canadian explorer. The second ship to bear the name, USS Dubuque was commissioned on September 1st, 1967 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia.
In November 1967, the ship arrived at its first homeport of San Diego, California after transiting the Panama Canal. From 1968 until 1975, USS DUBUQUE made five Western Pacific deployments that saw extensive duty in Vietnam. In a highly publicized event in October 1968, the ship returned 14 repatriated prisoners of war to North Vietnam. From 1969 until 1971 the ship conducted ten Keystone Cardinal troop lifts to Okinawa, Japan as part of the "Vietnamization" of the war. From February to June of 1973 the ship operated helicopters that conducted mine clearance operations in Haiphong Harbor. In April 1975 the ship participated in the evacuation of Saigon and the rescue of refugees fleeing South Vietnam.
On 15 August 1985 USS DUBUQUE departed San Diego for its new homeport of Sasebo, Japan. The ship arrived in Sasebo on September 4th, 1985 to join the U.S. Seventh Fleet Overseas Family Residency Program. Since joining the Seventh Fleet, the primary mission of the ship was to support the U.S. Marines stationed in the Western Pacific.
In May 1988 USS DUBUQUE deployed to the Arabian Gulf and served as the control ship for mine sweeping operations to protect U.S. flagged tankers during the Iran-Iraq War. For its praticipation in this operation the ship was awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation. In 1989 the ship participated in the contingency operation to evacuate U.S. personnel from the Philippines during a failed coup attempt.
Immediately following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, USS DUBUQUE received tasking in the Arabian Gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield. The ship functioned as the leading element of Amphibious Ready Group Bravo, which transported Marine Regimental Landing Team Four to Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia during the critical early stages of the multi-national build up.
Currently, after two valiant deployments to the Arabian Gulf in the latest "War on Terrorism" conflict, USS DUBUQUE is again being refurbished to continue in her mission for another decade.
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Friday, March 9, 2012
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Celebration
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
1st Annual Dallas Modern Home Tour
Ingrid Spencer, former managing editor and current contributing editor for Architectural Record magazine in New York City, curated the following homes for the Dallas Modern Home Tour:
· 4311 Middleton Road, Dallas, TX, 75229· 3602 Hillside Drive, Dallas, TX, 75214· 8627 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75209· 8637 Redondo Drive, Dallas, TX 75218*· 5706 Watson Circle, Dallas, TX 75225· 4445 College Park Drive, Dallas, TX 75229*· 4214 Shorecrest Drive, Dallas, TX 75209*· 9839 Rockbrook Drive, Dallas, TX 75220· 5910 Timber Wolf Trail, Plano, TX 75093*Will Call Locations
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wooing over Wu...Brizo Intro's Fashion Designers New Plumbing Line
Towel Ring in Matte Black With Chrome
I was invited to the new Brizo H20 Dream Showroom last month at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago and if you are in the Windy City - you MUST stop by. It is by FAR the most innovative showroom to date in terms of interior accouretements. There is a huge iPAD mounted to the wall where it was so fun to play around the selections - most of the showrooms fixtures are working as well so you are able to be very hands on and know exactly what you are buying. The hard part was not getting into water fights with the other designers! Ha...check out the dD Facebook page for more photos of the showroom and fun!
Photos: Jason Wu, Brizo, Architectural Digest
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Riverfront's Annual Fall Antique Sale Featuring: Again & Again
Over 200 vendors participating, including Again & Again at their new location, where customers can enjoy food truck fare from Nammi and Three Men and a Taco while shopping for discounted vintage furniture
Dallas, TX. October 19, 2011!
From 11am to 2pm, Again & Again will host Dallas food truck favorites Nammi and Three Men and a Taco, serve Pearl Cup Coffee, and provide live tunes by Dallas DJ, Mr. Diamond. Together, interior design-loving customers can ogle over Again & Again's fabulous selection of vintage furniture while taking part in Dallas' trendiest way to dine. Shoppers will love the outdoor sale, where inventory will be discounted up to 75%.
This event is part of the annual Riverfront Antiques District Street Wide Sale, where this Saturday 9am-5pm, over two hundred vendors will set up along Riverfront, Parkhouse Street, Howell, and Riveredge. Visitors will find antiques, mid-century modern and vintage furniture, designer art, architecturals and lighting of all kinds.
Again & Again, Dallas' favorite consignment shop, now has a 14,000 square foot space at 141 Howell Street, filled with high-style, high-quality vintage pieces. Fashion-forward clients with discerning eyes can buy furniture as-is or use the Again & Again design experts to re-fashion with paint, upholstery, and tons of creativity for a fabulous custom piece.
This is just a sample of the kind of furniture and accessories you will find on Saturday:
Again & Again's selection of one-of-a-kind pieces run the gamut from Mid-Century modern to Hollywood Regency, pieces with classic lines and those with flair. There's something for everyone - all at a very reasonable cost. For customers who have a look in mind, but cannot find it, Again & Again makes custom furniture of the finest quality.
For more information about Again & Again and the participating food trucks, please visit their Facebook page.
Look Forward To Seeing You There!!


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Rose Gold Hoop Earrings
$ 40.00
Who's Tiffany Anne Jewelry For?
If you want jewelry that helps you feel effortlessly beautiful and takes you from day to night and outfit to outfit then you're my girl! The designs are delicate and classic yet on trend so you can rock your new jewelry for years to come.
Who Makes Tiffany Anne Jewelry?
All items are handcrafted by me, Tiffany, in my Hood River, OR studio. Your new jewelry is custom made to order. Due to this and the use of natural stones, some items may vary slightly from photographs but I promise your new jewelry will be just as beautiful.
How long does shipping take?
Your new jewelry is made to order, so please allow 3-5 days production time. I ship all orders via USPS with upgraded shipping options available. You will receive a tracking number once your item is on its way.
How do you ship?
All order ship USPS first class mail. Priority mail is available for an additional fee.
Do you offer returns?
Items can be returned for any reason within 7 days of purchase for a refund or shop credit. Email email@example.com to arrange a return.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, as well as payment via PayPal. All payments are processed through Shopify or Paypal so payment information is never retained or viewed by me.
I want to buy a ring but don't know my size.
Check out http://findmyringsize.com/ it's super helpful!
What is Gold Filled?
Gold filled is an actual layer of gold-pressure bonded to another metal. Gold filled is not to be confused with gold plating as filled literally has 100% more gold than gold plating. Gold filled is much more valuable and tarnish resistant. It does not flake off, rub off or turn colors. As a matter of fact, anyone who can wear gold can wear gold filled without worries of an allergic reaction to the jewelry. Gold filled jewelry is an economical alternative to solid gold.
Argentium Silver?
Argentium silver is 100% recycled and purer, brighter and whiter than platinum, white gold or traditional sterling. It's hypo-allergenic, antibacterial and the perfect choice for those who are sensitive to metals and traditional sterling or white gold. Argentium silver is highly tarnish resistant, low maintenance, easy to care for and simple to keep clean.
How do I keep my jewelry shiny and new?
Since I use high-quality metals all you should need is a quick polish now and then. I recommend sunshine polishing cloths.
Do you do custom orders?
Yes! I love working with customers to bring their visions to life, contact me so we can discuss it!
I lost an earring can I buy just one?
I happily offer single earring replacements, contact me for a custom listing.
Can I visit your studio or pick up my order in person?
Yes! I'm happy to schedule an appointment with you contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Rose gold hoops help you feel effortlessly beautiful everyday. Thin, lightweight and a pretty hue that compliments all skin tones and outfits so you can go from office to date night seamlessly.
Handcrafted from 14K Rose Gold Fill
Available in 4 sizes:
Medium 2"
Large 2.5"
Extra Large 3"
Really Big 3.5"
Need a custom size, metal or shape? Contact me I'm happy to create a pair just for you!
Also available in silver here:
And 14K yellow gold here: