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Northcrest Equestrian Center
3900 CR 805 B Cleburne , TX 76301
Northcrest Equestrian Center
3900 CR 805 B Cleburne , TX 76301
The Expo At Glenrose
202 E Bo Gibbs Dr Glen Rose , TX 76043
Legendary Snook Rodeo Arena
11538 FM 3058 Somerville, TX 77879
Northcrest Equestrian Center
3900 CR 805 B Cleburne , TX 76301
Northcrest Equestrian Center
3900 CR 805 B Cleburne , TX 76301
Holybee Arena
2141 SW Wilshire Blvd, Burleson, TX 76028
American Paradise Ranch
1148 County Road 3690, Paradise, TX
Amarillo, Texas, January 19, 2007 – Mark your calendar! American Quarter Horse Association shows are taking place throughout the country this month. Make plans to attend a show or special event in your area. For more information about a show or special event, use the list below to contact the show manager or event coordinator. You also can find a complete show schedule by visiting http://www.aqhamembers.org/FS/showing/calendar/index.cfm/. Show Schedule: ARIZONA Scottsdale, January 26-27, **S/C** Arizona Sun Country Circuit, Jan Bruner, (480) 419-6318 E-Mail: brunergroup@aol.com Scottsdale, January 26-27, **S/C** Arizona Sun Country Circuit, Jan Bruner, (480) 419-6318 E-Mail: brunergroup@aol.com
President signs pretexting bill into law | CNET News.com For more info click on above link It’s official: “pretexting” to buy, sell or obtain personal phone records–except when conducted by law enforcement or intelligence agencies–is now a federal crime that could yield prison time. President Bush on Friday affixed his signature to the Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006. The measure threatens up to 10 years behind bars to anyone who pretends to be someone else, or otherwise employs fraudulent tactics, to persuade phone companies to hand over what is supposed to be confidential data
AOL phisher faces up to 101 years in prison | CNET News.com For more info click on above link A California man faces up to 101 years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty of sending out e-mail scams as well as related crimes. Jeffrey Brett Goodin, 45, of Azusa, was convicted Friday on multiple counts by a jury in the U.S. District Court for Central District of California in Los Angeles, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a statement.
U.S.: No Net governance changes expected | CNET News.com For more info click on above link WASHINGTON–Are tensions related to the United States’ historic influence over key Internet management functions a thing of the past? Two senior Bush administration officials involved in setting Net policy say that’s the case. At a meeting here organized by the Federal Communications Bar Association, U.S. Ambassador David Gross and Assistant Secretary of Commerce John Kneuer said they view the question as settled: no United Nations body will be exercising additional control over tasks like handing out numeric Internet addresses or operating
Security tools ready for Vista launch | CNET News.com For more info click on above link Microsoft is promoting Windows Vista as the most secure version of its operating system yet–but it’s still recommending outside help to shield against common cyberthreats. All major security software makers, as well as many smaller ones, will have products available for Vista when the operating system is launched to consumers on January 30, Microsoft said Wednesday. That’s a different story from last November, when Vista was released for businesses. At that time, only one major security company, McAfee, was ready.
HP investigator argues California can’t try him | CNET News.com For more info click on above link An investigator charged with felonies connected to the Hewlett-Packard spying scandal told a judge Wednesday that he’s immune from prosecution in California because he’s already pleaded guilty to the same crimes in federal court. Bryan Wagner is charged in California with four felonies, including identity theft and conspiracy. Prosecutors allege that the 29-year-old data broker persuaded telephone company employees to hand over private records belonging to journalists and board members.
Attorney general to talk data retention with new Congress | CNET News.com For more info click on above link WASHINGTON–The Bush administration plans to approach Congress again this year about the possibility of new rules requiring Internet service providers to retain information about their subscribers for a certain period of time. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Thursday that he is continuing to explore such legislation, pertaining not to “data retained by government, but (to) data retained by ISPs that could be accessed with a court order.” “I would like to have a discussion with the Congress about
Swedish bank hit by ‘biggest ever’ online heist | CNET News.com For more info click on above link Swedish bank Nordea has told ZDNet UK that it has been stung for between seven and eight million Swedish krona–up to $1.1 million–in what security company McAfee is describing as the “biggest ever” online bank heist. Over the last 15 months, Nordea customers have been targeted by e-mails containing a tailor-made Trojan, said the bank. Nordea believes that 250 customers have been affected by the fraud, after falling victim to phishing e-mails containing the Trojan. According to McAfee, Swedish
FORT WORTH, Texas— There’s nothing better than leaving today’s often- hectic lifestyle behind and exploring the vast lands that America has to offer. The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) gives you the opportunity to do just that while riding your horse. From pine forests to breathtaking mountain views to spacious prairie lands, you can enjoy the great outdoors on APHA-sponsored trail rides that will be offered throughout 2007. Saddle up with APHA for a great time with your horse and other riders with the same interests. Following are the trail rides that have been confirmed so far.
Persistent zombie attacks target Symantec corporate software | Tech News on ZDNet For more info click on above link Symantec first dismissed the threat, but worm attacks that exploit a known security hole in the company’s corporate antivirus tool are proving to be persistent. The attacks target computers running older versions of Symantec Client Security and Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition. Compromised systems are turned into remotely controlled zombies by the attacker and used to relay spam and other nefarious activities. Symantec’s Norton consumer software is not affected.
Oklahoma City, January 17, 2007 – The American Quarter Horse Association today announced the 2006 AQHA Racing Champions during a ceremony at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Oklahoma City. Hosted by American Quarter Horse authority Tom Dawson, a packed house listened as the 12 horse categories, four horsemen categories, three divisional champions and the world champion were revealed. Following is a list of the champions, votes received, statistics and information on nominees in each category. In each of the age divisions, an overall champion was named. From those three divisional champions, the world champion racing American Quarter
FORT WORTH, Texas—Nineteen of the fastest horses in the country were honored by the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) with prestigious Racing Champion and World Champion announced at Heritage Place in Oklahoma City, Okla., on January 18. Twelve of these horses were named 2006 Running Champions, while seven were named to the 2006 Honor Roll. Running Champion awards are given to Paint Horses that demonstrate outstanding athleticism on the racetrack. Selection is based on level of competition, location, races won and earnings for the year. These awards are given in three age categories in both Regular and
Ratings up 30 Percent from 2006 Amarillo, Texas, January 18, 2007 – It’s not often that equestrian events featuring real-life cowboys are highlighted on national television networks. However, on January 7 more than 5.8 million viewers got a ringside seat to learn more about the American Quarter Horse lifestyle through the America’s Horse Championships on NBC Sports. Ratings for the special program increased 30 percent from the debut show in 2006. “We are extremely pleased with our show and the increase in ratings,†said Bill Brewer, American Quarter Horse Association Executive Vice President. “Horse activities continue to
Amarillo, Texas, January 18, 2007 – Make plans now to attend the annual American Quarter Horse Association Judging Seminar, March 26-28, 2007, at the Grand Sheraton Hotel in Irving, Texas. Seminar attendees will learn the latest judging techniques as well as review new and updated rules. Attendees also will have the opportunity to ask questions about showing to top industry professionals representing all show segments. “We hope this seminar opens the door to further our educational efforts in AQHA’s judges program,†said AQHA Executive Director of Judges Alex Ross. “I encourage everyone involved in the show industry to
‘Storm Worm’ rages across the globe | Tech News on ZDNet For more info click on above link “Storm Worm,” one of the larger Trojan horse attacks in recent years, is baiting people with timely information about a deadly, real-life storm front, security researchers said Friday. Over an eight-hour period Thursday, malicious e-mails were sent across the globe to hundreds of thousands of people, said Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer for F-Secure. People who open the attachment then unknowingly become part of a botnet. A botnet serves as an army of commandeered computers, which are later used