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Every time you hand your credit card to the hotel receptionist or the restaurant clerk, use the hotel computer to check email or surf a public Internet site, you put your identity at risk.
And while it's bad enough to discover someone is using your ID and credit when you're at home, it's far, far worse to make that discovery while you're off on a trip, a long way from home. Especially if you fly airplanes for a living. Trust me on this. I know from unhappy experience.
At the end of a fairly normal, multi-leg duty day I retrieved my flight bag from the back of the airplane to grab some cash to tip the hotel van driver and to check for voice-mail messages on my cell phone. I was surprised when I came up empty; neither the wallet nor phone were where I habitually stored them. Suddenly anxious, I started rummaging furiously through my flight case, but to no avail. Then I noticed my laptop was missing. A sick feeling came over me. When I told my crewmate that my stuff was missing, he began searching through his gear. Within moments he made the same discovery. We'd been cleaned out.
The realization that someone had boosted out valuables left us full of angry conjecture — we had one particular suspect in mind — but no solid conclusions or evidence. Of more immediate concern was the fact that we were both without any cash or credit cards. Our laptops were gone, as were our cell phones, so other than screaming, we couldn't communicate. Moreover, we had neither our driver's licenses nor our FAA airmen and medical certificates. We were in a bad way a long way from home.
The driver took us to the hotel and we apologized for being unable to tip him. Luckily the hotel reservation had been made on-line by our travel department and our company credit cards were in the reservation system. Normal procedure for the hotel front desk is to double-check a picture ID and get a hard copy of the credit card for the visit. The hotel chain was well acquainted with pilots from my company, and we were in our uniforms (which included our flight crewmember ID on a lanyard), so the customer service representatives allowed us to check in. That — and the fact that we were not on an international trip — were about the only positive factors in our otherwise unfavorable circumstances.
I didn't know it at the time, but American Express was already trying to contact me because of some "irregularities" noticed in my credit card spending over the previous 4 hr. However, since the thief had my cell phone, I never got the call.
Angry about my circumstances, I sat down in my hotel room and tried to remember which cards I had in my wallet. When a person is as upset as I was then, the memory banks get foggy. I recalled the "normal" cards that I use on an everyday basis, but was unsure of which other little-used cards I might have been carrying. As it turned out, there were two of those in my wallet. American Express recommends carrying only the bare minimum of credit cards for a trip, and now I understand why.
The U.S. State Department recommends travelers make copies of their debit and phone cards, front and back, and include bank information, telephone PIN or password, customer service phone numbers, emergency contact information and account information. Document your cell phone or PDA account information and carrier contact numbers. The department recommends making two copies of this documentation, one to keep where you can access it easily and another to be left at home where a spouse or relative can retrieve it. Good advice, which of course I had not followed. Had I done so, things would have gone much more smoothly.
The backs of credit cards often have the customer service phone numbers to report a theft, but that does little good if the card is in the possession of the thief. The hotel had a business center where I used their computer to get on-line and look up the customer service phone numbers for the various credit card companies. When I called the various 800 numbers on the landline while sitting next to the computer, representatives at each of the companies followed their procedures to ascertain that I was indeed the rightful owner of the respective account. This involved answering a number of identity questions. The practical problem was that there were others in the hotel business center and the location of the telephone did not enable me to answer those questions discretely. My paranoia had peaked, and I realized how easily it would be for a person sitting nearby to listen in and note my answers.
As I went through shutting down the credit cards, I was happy to discover that reporting the theft quickly would alleviate most fraudulent charges. However, if I ever have to go through a high-level security clearance background check in the future, I'll be embarrassed at the criminal's purchases.
The creep had also called several of those 1-900-Talk-Dirty-To-Me phone numbers that any husband would never want his wife to see on the phone charges. The criminal had racked up eye-popping charges in just a short time.
In my rush to stanch the red flood of credit card fraud, "Murphy's Law" struck back. My wife was in Ireland at the time on a business trip. She needed to refill her car with diesel and return it the next day to the rental car facility for the flight home. Since this was the end of her trip, she had dutifully used up almost all of her euros. When she pulled into the gas station 5 min. before closing time at midnight, the gas pumps wouldn't accept her credit card. She tried another. It, too, didn't work. The station attendant was frustrated waiting for this "foreigner" to hurry up and finish refueling the car. His language was Polish. My wife is multilingual, but Polish isn't one of her languages.
So, consider her circumstances: It's midnight; she's alone in a foreign country; she needs fuel but has only a couple shillings in her pocket; her credit cards suddenly aren't working for reasons unknown; and her departure time is looming.
Naturally, she pulls out her cell phone, punches in my number, her mind chock full of questions and concern. The phone rings and rings, but her husband fails to answer, and she gets more angry with each unanswered "Brrrinngg!"
Lesson number umpteen I painfully learned from this experience: If you are going to shut down your credit cards, don't leave your spouse stuck in Europe without a working credit card to complete the rest of her trip!
Many financial organizations recommend that you regularly monitor your accounts and immediately report any suspicious activity. To road warriors, this means checking your account activity while on the road, likely using a Wi-Fi signal in a hotel, airport concourse or Internet cafe. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has assembled a collection of information to warn us of the threat of identity theft. Those using public Wi-Fi risk having their identity stolen by another person sharing the same connection. Anything you do on a public connection is less secure than when you are logged in at home or the office. The only information that gets encrypted on public Wi-Fi is your log-in.
While commercial services routinely encrypt their websites so they are more secure than email, hackers are able to use "cookies" from your email and social network sites to steal credit card and other personal information. This allows hackers to "sidejack" you, pretending to be you and gaining access to your personal data.
To prevent cookie sidejacking when using public Wi-Fi, experts recommend using mail websites that encrypt data. Gmail has been encrypting its mail since January 2010. You can tell if a website is encrypted if a small padlock icon appears to the right of the site's address in the address bar of the web browser. Also, look for "https" in the URL since the "s" means that the web traffic between your web browser and the website in encrypted, and thus the site is secure from any hackers trying to intercept the message.
Internet thieves have learned how to re-direct your Internet request to a fake website where they can extract your information. Make certain you are logging into the hotel's Wi-Fi network, and not a fake hotspot. Scammers often create a name that is very close to that of the desired network, so be safe and assume any Wi-Fi connections are being monitored. Using official access keys or security codes provided by a known establishment will help protect you from false Wi-Fi sites.
Moreover, don't stay permanently signed in to accounts. When you've finished using an account, log out. The American Express website advises using the "remember your User ID" on your own computer, so when you return your User ID will automatically be entered into the Sign In box. A fraudulent website will not be able to display your User ID, letting you know you are not on the genuine website. You should not use the "Remember Me" functionality on a public or shared computer, such as those hotels make available to their guests.
Mobile device users should make certain they have downloaded all security updates for their operating systems. Use virtual private networks (vpn), which encrypt all information, making your communications more private. Using a paid Wi-Fi connection has some value as this offers an added layer of protection.
Smart phones are also prone to sidejacking attacks when the device switches from a cell phone carrier to a wireless hot spot. It is recommended that you go into the settings on your phone and turn on the encryption.
Don't pay bills, use credit cards or conduct financial transactions at public Wi-Fi hotspots. Never email your credit card information, even if a merchant is asking. Be careful which Internet links you click because some can download and launch malicious programs on your computer. Use tools such as McAfee Site Advisor to alert you to malicious websites before you click. Avoid corresponding with strangers behaving suspiciously or click on short URLs since these can hide malicious websites. Other precautions from the FTC include making sure your firewall is turned on, and your virus and malware protection are up to date.
Password protection is vital. American Express warns its members to avoid using easily available information such as date of birth, or the last four digits of your Social Security number when creating passwords and personal identification numbers. Use different passwords on your banking and brokerage accounts, and update all of your passwords regularly. Use strong passwords composed of 8 to 20 letters, numbers and symbols.
Savvy thieves have learned to use social networking websites to gain access to your valuable information. Experian ProtectMyID commissioned a study in 2011 that found one-fifth of respondents posted their travel plans on social networking sites. When data thieves get this information, all they need to do is look up a traveler's home address online and steal any mail containing information that can be used to commit ID theft.
Identity-theft can easily occur "the old-fashioned way" too. According to the State Department, the most common crime encountered when traveling overseas is pickpocketing. Practitioners congregate wherever there are crowds or bottlenecks: on escalators, subway trains, at turnstiles, or at the doors of packed buses or subway cars as people get on and off. While traveling, make an effort to remain alert for pickpockets or thieves.
You are most susceptible in crowded sites where tourists are focused on something else. Tourists are often targeted by individuals and small groups of thieves working together. Street performers will work in concert with thieves to hold your attention while pickpockets rob you. Be careful about people who approach you. In public places such as airports, train stations, bus stations and markets, you should exercise special care in safeguarding valuables against pickpockets. Guard your valuables (especially purses and bags) while visiting busy cafés and restaurants. Do not leave valuables unattended in vehicles, and make sure car doors are locked at all times. Your money, credit cards and forms of ID should be in a secure place, such as in a money belt worn close to your body.
Consider carrying a "dummy" wallet, filled with loose change and a few small bills. Several informative websites suggest saving the fake cards that come with credit card solicitations in the mail and put those in the dummy wallet. If held up, you can surrender the dummy, and the thief won't realize he's been fooled until after the two of you have parted ways.
There are other "common sense" pre–cautions that you should firmly follow. For instance, never count money or wave cash around in public. Count your money behind a closed door such as in your hotel room or a rest room, not at the café or on the street. Never let your credit card out of your sight, and never use your credit card on a public computer.
If you do want to carry a bag, carry only enough cash in a fanny pack or over-the-shoulder bag to cover expenses for one day, and be sure the bag zips. Wear a shoulder bag over both the head and shoulder and in the front, not at the side. Never let your bags out of your sight. Always keep a leg or arm tucked through the daypack. Don't hang your backpack over a chair at the café. Use small combination travel locks on your bags. Once through airport security the bags should remain locked, especially while riding on trains and buses. Even a small daypack should be kept locked.
Our personal conduct on the road can expose us to additional danger. The State Department warns that especially late at night near bars and night clubs, foreigners have been subjected to scams, or have become involved in altercations (some violent) with drunks. One late night scam has involved attractive women enticing tourists in a reputable bar to visit a nearby bar where they are grossly overcharged. A number of travel websites specifically advise travelers to remain sober.
Try to pack your valuables in a piece of luggage that you will carry with you the entire time. Forgo anything flashy, brand-labeled or attention-drawing. Wear modest jewelry, if any, and do not advertise any expensive shopping trips. Pack light so you aren't bogged down with having to carry a bunch of items. Inquire if the hotel has in-room safes to store valuables during your stay. If that isn't available, ask about a hotel safe or guest lock box. Hopefully the hotel safe allows you to set a new combination. Longer combinations offer better protections. Never use a safe that requires a key provided by the hotel, as there may be untold copies circulating among staff and former guests. Before your trip, document your valuables. Take pictures of your camera, iPod, jewelry and other valuables. Note serial numbers and other information for possible insurance claims.
Theft is the most common crime committed in hotels. Try to get a room that isn't near a stairway or elevator and is not on the ground floor as this reduces foot traffic and the risk of strangers prowling around. If the clerk announces your room number for anyone else to hear, ask to be reassigned.
Hotel employees are the biggest culprits for these petty crimes, so effectively hiding valuables is an important preventative measure. Take advantage of all of the locks in the room. Higher grade hotels generally have more protection measures in place.
Hang the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door. Keep the room and your items tidy so that any disorder would be conspicuous. Do not leave any valuable items out in the open. Tape items underneath the desk or side tables. Place cash within the pages of a book or telephone directory. Hide items in plain sight by keeping important documents concealed in a pile of restaurant menus and travel brochures. Throw valuables in truly dirty clothes such as underwear. Use a "diversion safe," such as a fake can of shaving cream or hollowed-out paperback, to store valuables. These are available at security shops and online.
Keep suitcases locked. Use a cable lock to tether your bag to something stationary. Use small zipper locks to prevent entry into your bag as well as slash-proof panels to keep thieves from tearing it open. Secure or remove valuables from your rental car as well. Lock the rental car doors.
Incidentally, if you do become the victim of theft while on a trip, insurance websites recommend reporting the theft to the police so there is an official report to enhance the likelihood of reimbursement of the loss.
Having your cash and credit cards stolen when away from home is bad, but having your identification documents lost or stolen is worse. As I sat in the hotel trying to figure out how I was going to airline home, I realized that without a government-issued photo ID, I would be unable to get past the TSA agents handling airport security. Yes, I did have my company-issued ID with my picture, but adult passengers over 18 are required to show a valid U.S. federal- or state-issued tamper-resistant photo ID that contains your name, date of birth, gender and an expiration date.
The TSA says not having an ID does not necessarily mean a passenger won't be allowed to fly. Alternately, passengers can provide at least two other forms of identification, such as a Social Security card, birth certificate, marriage license or credit card. At least one of these documents must contain one of the following: date of birth, gender, address or photo. In reality, none of us carries the former three items on the road (nor should you!), and if your wallet has been stolen, you won't have credit cards to help establish your identity.
The TSA's website states that other means of substantiating your identity can be used, such as using publicly available databases. Once the TSA confirms your identity, then you may enter the secured area, with the caveat that you could be subject to additional screening. (For more information, see the TSA's "ID Requirements for Airport Checkpoints" website.) If you are attempting to use an alternate method of establishing your identification for TSA screening, it is recommended that you show up much earlier at the airport to allow TSA the extra time this will take.
Any pilot absent credentials through loss of theft while on the road is basically grounded immediately since the regs prohibit anyone from operating an aircraft without having their pilot certificate, medical certificate and a valid government-issued photo identification on their person.
Getting a temporary replacement of your FAA pilot certificate can be done on-line. The easiest way is to insert "lost/replace pilot medical certificate" into the search engine. It will direct you to the FAA website that answers this specific problem. To get a replacement copy of your medical certificate, you can submit AC Form 8060-56 (the link is available on the website) to the Aerospace Medical Certification Division's address on the website, and that unit can fax back a record of the lost certificate that is valid for no more than 60 days, which should be enough time to receive your replacement certificate.
Replacement of an airman certificate is relatively easy to accomplish in the same way. Insert "replace lost airman certificate" into your search engine and you'll get to the FAA's link. If you want to request a replacement certificate on-line, you will be required to register with Online Services. The other option is to mail the request to the Airmen Certification Branch.
Losing one's driver license while traveling may leave you out of luck, however. In order to get a duplicate license, you'll need to visit your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in person, where the personnel will verify your identity before issuing a replacement. Most states' DMV websites require bringing along acceptable proof of identity. Unfortunately, if your primary means of identification (driver's license and passport) have been stolen, you will need to find other supporting documents such as an original birth certificate and Social Security card to find sufficient alternative documentation to prove your identity to the DMV.
Having your passport is an absolute necessity when outside your home country. If you lose your passport or other identification documents while traveling internationally, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate immediately. If you have copies of your documents, that will expedite the replacement process. Domestically, report your lost or stolen passport by phone or using a State Department form that is available on the Internet.
Losing my laptop was just as frustrating in this event. I basically "live" on my laptop. At any one time I probably have 20 draft articles for BCA stored on it, plus hundreds of research files, emails, spreadsheets, etc. Luckily when I get home from trips I habitually back up the files onto a separate hard drive. When I took that hard drive to the Apple store, the folks there were able to transfer all of the files onto the new laptop. It is recommended that you remove sensitive data from your laptop before traveling. Protecting your laptop and other communication devices with passwords is of course a prudent step if they carry sensitive information.
A quick review of the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System files revealed one business aviation trip in which an FBO lineman off-loaded all the bags from the aircraft and put them in the passengers' vehicles. Unfortunately, the pilots' bags were among them. The good news is that the crew bags were later discovered and returned. The bad news is that the flight crews had subsequently operated an aircraft without their documents.
In the end, my wife was assisted by a stranger who quickly turned into a friend. In true Irish fashion, they speculated as to whether they were related during their trip up to Dublin to catch the flight home. I, too, benefited from the kindness of strangers, namely customer service representatives, and managed to get home days later by deadheading on one of our company's aircraft on a ferry flight to an airport relatively close to home and then having a friend fetch me and finally deposit me at my front door. The financial damage of the stolen credit cards was kept to a minimum thanks to the aggressive security screening by the credit card companies themselves and by my prompt reporting of their disappearance.
The consequences of the identity theft could have been worse, and yes, my experience has made me more attentive to the need for identity theft protection. Websites for vendors that provide identity theft protection contain further advice on how to protect oneself from this growing crime. Criminals have become resourceful in their ways to gain access to our identity information.
In the meantime, if anyone has sugges–tions as to how a husband can redeem himself after stranding his wife in a foreign country late at night without any means of support, please send them my way. You've got my name and know where to find me. Thanks. BCA

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California has a love-hate relationship with wildfire. We can't live with it and can't live without it. For thousands of years, fire — caused mainly by lightning — was a natural part of the landscape, which evolved to thrive on and even require occasional blazes. The cones of the Tecate cypress, for example, a tree that grows only in Southern California and Baja Mexico, will open to release their seeds only after a scorching.
Yet out-of-control fires also imperil property, homes and sometimes lives. And when they blacken the same ground too often, they devastate nature as well, creating the conditions for invasive annual weeds to dominate, weeds that take away habitat for animals and provide more combustible fuel for future fires. Most wildfires in Southern California now are caused by humans, and they're far more frequent.
Obviously, the task of protecting the public from wildfires without imperiling the balance of nature is complicated. It calls for exacting science and sensitivity to the many ecosystems found in the state — scrub, chaparral, coastal redwood forests, ponderosa pine forests of the Sierra Nevada and more.
Unfortunately, that's not what California has gotten in a draft environmental impact report from the state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection that outlines fire-management plans for 38 million acres of the state — pretty much all the land that isn't controlled by the federal government. The 1,300-page Cal Fire report, called a program EIR, is intended to set out an overarching policy for deciding where and how to alter the natural landscape to curb wildfire's threat to buildings and lives. Once it is approved by the state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, individual projects to thin or clear vegetation mechanically, spray herbicides or conduct prescribed burns would not need to undergo separate environmental studies under the California Environmental Quality Act.


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It has been more than five months since Wikileaks founder Julian Assange took refuge in Ecuador's embassy in London - an attempt to avoid extradition to Sweden over sexual misconduct allegations.
Assange recently chided American politicians, including Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Rep. Peter King (R-NY) over pressuring major credit card companies like Mastercard and Visa to block money donated to Wikileaks.
"It is a serious issue that Senator Lieberman or Peter King or any other crazed right-wing extremists in the U.S. can apply an economic death penalty to any European company or organisation of their choice without any accountability, " said Assange.
Assange went on to tell British media outlets that even though it's a financially difficult situation - the whistle-blowing site will not close its doors.
Assange: How notoriety has changed a trapped man
Assange is out with his new book 'Cypherpunks: Freedom and the Future of the Internet.' The book discusses how the internet can be used as an instrument of freedom and oppression.
Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange is LIVE with Erin Burnett on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 7pm ET.
Tune to Erin Burnett OutFront on CNN for the full interview.
Well, if nothing else you have to respect a guy who talks about himself in the 3rd person. Puts him in the rarefied company of such greats as Charles de Gaulle, Salvador Dali, and Mongo from Blazing Saddles.
Maybe Erin could learn to 'put a sock in it' so we can hear what Mr. Assange has to say. Stop screeching and listen for a change!


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Haiku Alpha 3 has been in development for more than 14 months. In that time more than 800 bugs have been identified and fixed, major sections have been updated, applications have been added and updated, and great progress has been made in supporting additional hardware. Here is a summary of updates, more details can be found here. Also inside, interviews with some core Haiku developers.
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OT: can a native speaker tell me what this means, the sentence construct feels weird: "It should be noted that over 800 bugs closed as fixed since R1 Alpha 2." Thanks.
Bugs can be closed for several reasons, and bug-tracking systems usually give you a way to state the reason a bug was closed. "Fixed" might be one. "Won't fix," "Unreproduceable," and "It's a feature, not a bug" might be others.
Apparently, at least 801 bugs were closed by being marked "Fixed." Obviously it would have been much clearer if they had just said "over 800 bugs were fixed," and left it at that This not so much a native-speaker issue, I think, as a Programmers-aren't-always-the-best-communicators issue.


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Wild getting ready to fire their coach?
In hockey, when you've tried everything but firing the coach and your team doesn't respond, you tend to fire the coach. Maybe owner Craig Leipold won't force that move immediately, but he has no reason to be patient after making an immense investment in front-line talent and watching his team fall apart.
Whether Mike Yeo is responsible for his team's slump is irrelevant.
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Hockey Coach Reinstated
By COLE LOUISON
Mike Jackson was reinstated as head coach of the hockey team Monday after serving a week-long suspension for destroying a second-place trophy following a tournament game against rival Shrewsbury on Feb. 18.
"I made a mistake," Mr. Jackson told the Gazette. "And I learned from it, there's no doubt about that."
Mr. Jackson met with principal Peg Regan on Feb. 20 and admitted to smashing a tournament trophy with a hammer, the action for which he was suspended.
He met with the principal again last Friday to discuss the terms under which he could rejoin the team. Mr. Jackson agreed to apologize to the team and the hockey parents, to reapply for the position in September, to attend a sportsmanship conference given by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association and to attend anger management classes. He also promised that there would be no more recriminations between himself and the players or the parents.
Before Monday's practice, Mr. Jackson had what he called a "clearing the air talk" with the team, and invited the players to share their feelings about the Feb. 18 incident and its aftermath. He stressed that students or parents can come to his office at any time to voice their concerns. His actions that Sunday, he explained, were a result of the frustration he felt over the lack of communication among the team, between athletes and coaches, and between coaches and the athletic director.
"If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't have tried to use a drastic measure to get across a point," he said. "The point that: hey, look, in a week we're going to the state tournament. That's the most important part of the year. We've got to get a message across that it's okay to make mistakes now, but next week we've got to get going."
Though members of the hockey community have become sharply divided over the incident and recent suspension, Mr. Jackson said he has received mostly support from hockey fans, parents and the team.
A member of the first official Vineyard hockey team in 1983, Mr. Jackson was graduated from Martha's Vineyard Regional High School in 1985 and became assistant coach of the squad in 1991. Since he took over the head coaching position in 1999, the Vineyarders have enjoyed two victorious seasons, winning the Eastern Massachusetts Division III title in 1999, and the Division III state championship the following year.
This year marks the third season for the Vineyarders under Mr. Jackson's leadership, and from the beginning Mr. Jackson knew he was dealing with a different group of athletes. The squad had lost two high-scoring seniors, Ryan Mundt and Andrew Philips. The team was lighter on offense than in past years, the coach said, and captains Daniel Bettencourt and Elliot Coutts have been less vocal than previous captains, letting their performance on the ice speak for them. This, said the coach, has made it difficult to bring a young team up to the level of play of years past.
But Mr. Jackson recognized the difference in the new group, and early on saw the potential of the group to develop as a defensive stronghold. Mike Pepper returned after missing a season to become one of the team's best new forwards, and seniors Geoff Phillips and Dan Bettencourt emerged as team leaders.
Now resuming his position at the onset of the tournament season, Mr. Jackson is prepping his team for the state playoffs that begin Saturday with a match against sixth-seeded Bourne. The Vineyarders have 1-1 record against Bourne, and at 11-6, are currently seeded 11th overall, a standing that can be misleading since the team plays so many top-notch Division III teams outside of the Cape and Islands League.
"In reality, we've already played 10 tournament games," Mr. Jackson said. "I'm looking forward to Saturday, and I know the kids are.
"I just think that bottom line, we're a better team. We're deeper and more talented offensively."
The Vineyarders enter the final stages of the season in generally good health, although a few skaters are recovering from injury. Taylor Ives recently suffered a dislocated shoulder, and high-scoring senior Eliot Coutts is recovering from a knee injury. Tim Bettencourt was out with an injured spleen, but has been practicing with the team this week.
To keep up everyone's fitness, Mr. Jackson has kept practice up-tempo this week, focusing on passing and speed drills, practicing face-offs and defensive zone coverage.
He says the athletes have been supportive since his return, and that the events of the past two weeks have not altered their performance. With the exception of attending sportsmanship and anger management classes, Mr. Jackson said, he wants to put the recent events behind him and move on.
"My biggest concern now is to finish the year out and then step back, take a look at the whole program, and see where we want to go with it," he said.A fan bus has been chartered to Saturday's tournament game, leaving on the 4 p.m. boat for the 6 p.m. match at the Gallo Arena. The cost to fans is $10 for boat and bus - admission to the game is not included. For information, call Gail Avakian of the hockey booster club at 627-4919. The fan bus will return to the Island on the 8:45 p.m. ferry.


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Paul Stastny came through with a pair of goals late in the third period as the Colorado Avalanche broke out of a scoring slump with a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Stastny snapped a 3-3 deadlock with a power-play tally with 2:40 left to play, then recorded an insurance goal just 1:29 later to enable the Avalanche to stop a three-game slide in which the team lit the lamp just one time total.
John Mitchell and P.A. Parenteau also scored twice for Colorado, with Mitchell adding an assist and Jean-Sebastien Giguere making 25 saves in a solid first start of the season.
Miikka Kiprusoff came up with only 16 saves, however, as the Flames fell despite a 28-22 shot advantage on the evening.
"We gave the game away, we gave ourselves a chance to win offensively, but defensively we turned the puck over so many times in key situations and key times of the game," said Flames head coach Bob Hartley.
Jiri Hudler potted two goals along with an assist for a Calgary club coming off Saturday's 4-3 win over Edmonton that followed an 0-2-1 start to the season. Matt Stajan notched a pair of helpers in the loss.
After a wide-open second period in which both teams netted two goals, the scoring was harder to come by during the majority of the final frame, and the game appeared headed towards overtime with the score still knotted at 3-3 with under three minutes left.
Colorado's Matt Duchene would draw a tripping call from Flames defenseman Mark Giordano with 2:48 remaining, however, and it took the Avs a mere eight seconds to move in front.
Parenteau knocked Jay Bouwmeester off the puck behind the Calgary goal, with Stastny pouncing on the loose disc and putting a wraparound try underneath Kiprusoff's pads to break the stalemate.
Stastny struck again on his next shift, whipping a wrist shot from the left circle by Kiprusoff to make it a two-goal margin with just 1:11 left, and Parenteau put home an empty-netter 23 seconds afterward to seal the victory.
"Credit to the guys, they stuck with it for 60 minutes tonight and we had played last night," said Avalanche head coach Joe Sacco. "I thought we found some good energy there in the third."
Hudler, playing in just his second game since returning from his father's funeral in the Czech Republic, got Calgary on the board first after intercepting a pass from Avs blueliner Matt Hunwick and firing a shot past Giguere at the 7:23 mark of the initial period.
Despite being outshot by a 12-7 count in the opening frame, the Avalanche still went into the first intermission tied after Mitchell picked off a failed clearing attempt by Flames defenseman Chris Butler and buried a hard shot over Kiprusoff's right shoulder with just 46.1 seconds left in the period.
"John Mitchell had a really strong game again tonight," said Sacco. "I thought he did a lot of good things."
Hudler's second tally of the night, which came off a cross-crease pass from Stajan following a nifty feed by Roman Cervenka, put Calgary back on top just 1:49 into the second session. The lead would be short-lived, however, when Parenteau finished on odd-man rush with a wrister that beat Kiprusoff less than two minutes later.
Mitchell's one-timer off a behind-the-net look from Chuck Kobasew sent Colorado in front with 3:02 left in the second, but the Flames pulled even when a well-executed give-and-go between Hudler and Alex Tanguay resulted in the former Av's third goal of the season with only 18 seconds to go in the period.
Game Notes
Mitchell recorded only the second two-goal game of his career, with the other coming against New Jersey on Mar. 3, 2009 while then a rookie with Toronto ... Hudler's last two-goal effort also came against Colorado, when the veteran accomplished the feat with Detroit on Feb. 25 of last season ... Hartley, in his first season as the Flames head coach, held the same position with the Avalanche from 1998-2002 and led the franchise to a Stanley Cup championship in 2001 ... Stastny's first goal ended a 1-for-20 stretch on the power play for Colorado to begin the season ... Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog missed a second straight game with head and leg injuries ... The Flames announced on Thursday that rookie forward Sven Baertschi is week-to-week with a hip flexor he sustained during a recent practice.


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Mexico's President-elect, Enrique Pena Nieto, is promising to work closely with President Obama. Pena Nieto was in Washington this week ahead of his inauguration on Saturday. Host Michel Martin speaks with Alfredo Corchado, Mexico bureau chief for The Dallas Morning News, and Stephen Johnson from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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The morally revolting cost of the war on terror
A story in today's Chicago Tribune about the cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan--a cost, it turns out, almost impossible to calculate--should draw a long horrified pause from any Christian, especially when compared with a story in the same section about the desire of some in Congress to cut food stamps because they are getting too expensive.
Some numbers: $38 billion for two years of air conditioning for troops in Afghanistan, which is 40 years worth of funding for Amtrack. $385 billion, which pays for 40 months of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, which is also the cost of nine years of the Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Which would you rather have?) The annual cost of each service person in the theater: $694,000 per person. Total cost including interest on the debt sold to pay for the war: $3.7 trillion, or $12,000 per American.
As for food stamps, they cost a mere $68 billion in 2010, an amount that doubled since 2007 because of the financial crisis. And yet it is here, in food assistance for the poor--many of whom are working but can't earn enough to feed their families--is where our feckless leaders would seek cuts.
This is clearly a form of insanity, fiscal to be certain, but moral as well. It is also utterly irrational, since, as Maryann Cusmano Love argues in our September interview, the war on terror has done little to make us safer.
But one must wonder about the silence of the millions of Christians in this country, who know well our obligations to the poor, which must be reflected in our "common" government budget, according to Catholic social teaching. This kind of military spending, as the U.S. bishops argued in their 1983 peace pastoral, The Challenge of Peace, is nothing less than theft from the poor, who have a particular claim on the common good. To fail in our duties on their behalf is nothing less than a sin.
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Luis Suarez is by some distance the best player Steven Gerrard has played with at Liverpool and one who the England captain believes has shown his true character this season.
Few expected to see the Uruguayan don the red shirt again after a summer of speculation, controversy and frustration, yet the 27-year-old was persuaded to stay at Anfield and the rewards reaped by all parties have been spectacular.
Putting the negative headlines behind him, Suarez netted a remarkable 31 goals as the Reds came within touching distance of a first top-flight title in 24 years.
That form saw him sweep up at the end-of-season awards, including the Football Writers' Footballer of the Year award which was collected on his behalf by manager Brendan Rodgers on Thursday.
Liverpool skipper Gerrard believes that award is particularly special as it highlights Suarez's "huge turnaround", and is deserved recognition for the club's best player this millennium.
"I've been privileged to play alongside some great players during my years at Liverpool but nobody comes close to Luis," Gerrard said.
"He's not only the best, he's the best by some distance.
"We've all seen what he's done this season with his goals and his all-round brilliance and I think it's taken Luis on to a different level.
"Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two best players in the world and have been for the last four or five years, but Luis is tucked right in there behind them now."
This season has seen quite the turnaround from Suarez, who last year received just two votes in the FWA poll.
He has come full circle since serving a 10-match ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, with his behaviour vastly-improved to that seen in previous seasons.
"People look at him and will still pick up on the controversy that he's been involved with over the last couple of years," Gerrard said in the awards programme.
"But I prefer to judge a person by how he responds to setbacks and the way Luis has responded has been magnificent.
"He was incredibly despondent last summer. He knew he'd let himself and the club down but, more importantly, he felt he'd let his family down.
"They mean so much to him that he didn't want his children growing up and reading about just the bad things he's done, he wanted them to see the positive side of their dad.
"As captain, I was there for him. We talked a fair few times and I tried to be as supportive as I possibly could.
"It doesn't matter what words you come up with, though, it's down to the lad himself to respond - and Luis has certainly done that.
"Yes, I think there were times in the summer when he wanted to leave Liverpool, that he thought he needed a change.
"One thing I'll say for this club is that they weren't just strong in standing by Luis, they also made him realise just how important he was to their plans this season."
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The satellite is Luxembourg-owned, which has an army of 600 soldiers, 2 cannons and no plane, so I don't see that happening.
They've also got a fleet of E-3 AWACS. Technically they belong to the NATO alliance, but they had to be registered with some country under ICAO regulations, so Luxembourg was chosen.
My first thought when I heard about this satellite was if the X-37 had the propellant to reach geosynchronous orbit (which I highly doubt). Seems to be a job for which a general-purpose reusable craft is designed for: go out of the way, do something rarely attempted (collect a misbehaving sat), and down-mass back to Earth in the process.
It would also be a great proof of concept for future clandestine operations: if you have enough X-37s in the air all the time, it's no longer out of the ordinary to see a
Depending on if the satellite designers anticipated the need for such measures. It could depend on when it was launched (pre-shuttle satellites might not expect anyone to have the capabilities to capture it), what it is for, or have different methods to prevent tampering. Remember, excess weight on a satellite is incredibly expensive, it would take a lot of convincing to put the weight of an explosive in a satellite if you aren't expecting to need to use it.
It's certainly likely, but not the only possibl
The X-37B, the Space Shuttle,
If we wanted to destroy it, we wouldn't use the space shuttle or X-37. That's what missiles are (or would be) for. The Shuttle/X-37 would be used to retreive the satellite and return it to earth, or to 'nudge' it to a graveyard orbit.
This is, of course, assuming we were talking about a satellite in LEO that could be reached by these systems.
Call In the Military To Blast Rogue Satellite?
Look at it this way, they've already demonstrated to the rest of the world that their toys can knock your toys out of the sky. And that is the unquestioned belief right now which is why China had to run a similar test [bbc.co.uk]
It is really important to not detonate a missile against a satellite. Essentially, it results in a bunch of high-velocity projectiles, that destroy other satellites in the area. People will be quite upset if you detonate a satellite in geosynchronous orbit and destroy a bunch of other satellites in the process.
A more realistic option would be to send a robot into orbit, and have it carefully push the errant satellite into a higher or lower orbit. The key technical issue is that satellites are deliberat
but that's got to be safer and less expensive than a missile.... right?
How do you think the satellite would get up there? It would ride on the top of a rocket. The only difference between a rocket and a missile is the intended usage thereof.
If it's deprecated and in GEO, it probably has no method to latch onto the other satellite (too much weight for no forseeable purpose) and insufficient propellant (why do you think we deprecate most GEO satellites?). It's a non-starter.
As was clearly stated the last time we had this exact discussion:
- far too high for the space shuttle
- most assuredly too high for most anti-sat missiles
and (3)---No Taco Bell sponsorship...yet.
If this stops satellite TV stations from polluting the skies with gameshows and comedies, I'm all in favour of blowing the satellite up in the way that causes the worst debris field possible.
consider also it takes months to put up a shuttle launch, and there are only two or three left in the history of the system.
and consider that any method of blasting the errant satellite makes zillions of smaller, faster, deadlier satellites to puncture and kill the rest of that orbital window.
what we desperately need is a space janitor to creep along orbits and trap all the errant bolts, paint chips, and snattered rocket nacelles from all the decrepit crap floating about, endangering the space systems we h
Well in either case, the difference doesn't seem to be terribly acute after a few beers.
That's like the difference between a road trip to Tijuana and a road trip to Tierra del Fuego.
I'm game for either destination
1 Is correct.
2 Is correct but doesn't matter since it only takes one anti-sat weapon to take it out.
The best answer is 3
It would be a terrible idea blast it. because it would put a lot of orbital debris in to Geosync exactly where we don't need them and where they will stay for a very long time
Frankly if we could just launch a satellite that would put it in a Mylar bag that would fix the problem. Block the antenna and the solar cells. Not that it would be easy. Honestly the best thing is for this thing to l
I agree with this. I think the only thing that makes sense (if it is even possible) is some sort of laser/radiation pulse that would cook the electronics on the sat without causing debris.
I would guess the millitary has a way of doing this, but it is probably quite classified and you would in theory need permission of the owner.
Stuff does not deorbit like a syfy movie.
I would think the tightly contained 1 big bit of a satellite is much safer than the thousands of little tiny parts in all sorts of orbits you are going to get if you try and destroy the one big bit.
many little bits have much more surface area which increases friction to cause it to fall to Earth much quicker and have a much much higher chance of burning up completely on the way down.
Problem is, there's a period of time when those little bits are made from that one big bit, and when those little bits deorbit. During that time, those little bits can choose to impact other satellites in the same or lower orbits, which causes the impacted satellites to have more little bits ripped off and sent flying around.
That's one of the big problems we have right now - we could reach a point where space junk contributes to making more space junk by destroying working satellites which cause a nice chain reaction as that new space junk has increased the chances a satellite will get hit.
The other thing is Galaxy 15 is at or near GEO. Which means those pieces will take a long time to deorbit, and with random orbits there's a good change they'll take out other satellites in GEO as well. Best to just let it naturally find a new equilibrium position at one of the Lagrange points. At least if it breaks up there those pieces will tend to stay there.
That's pretty much what is done with failed GEO satellites - the problem with this one is that navigation and control failed but the payload is still active and they can't turn it off.
Friction? In a Clarke orbit?
The only interactions the "many little bits" are likely to participate in would have unpredictable orbital effects (like boosting fragments into more elliptical but semi-stable orbits, threatening more orbital space), and also more likely to have cause high-velocity collision damage to other spacecraft at the same orbital altitude and node.
Instead of firing a bullet at the neighbouring satellites they would be firing a shot gun at it instead. To make matters worse they currently have some thing they can track and has a predictable orbit. What the author wants to trade that in for is lots of orbits that they may or may not be able to track and may no longer be able to safely move out of the way from. If the military should try to fire on this satellite the reason would be all about testing a weapon rather than trying to make space safer.
Isn't the "rogue" satellite in GEO? Although probabily there's ready ways to intercept something in a lower orbit would it be possible to do it in GEO?
With "privatize the space industry" all in vogue these days, the government should issue Satellite Hunting Licenses to private companies, with $$$ prizes for taking it out.
Let the private sector nail that varmint!
"Be vewwy vewwy qwiet! I'm hunting for satewwites!"
The first license will be issued to a Maj Gen Fudd, I am sure.
Shuttle makes it to LEO just fine, there's no "barely" about it.
The US doesn't appear to have a system capable of destroying something at that orbit.
Now the first paragraph in the article is just full of ignorance.
"Will the military need to be called in to blow up the rogue Intelsat satellite meandering through Earth's orbit? Or maybe a NASA Space Shuttle could swing by and grab it?"
Again, the military hasn't demonstrated the ability to hit things in that orbit. The Shuttle can't go that high.
The F-15 launched ASM-135 ASAT - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASM-135_ASAT [wikipedia.org] - could go up to 350 miles.
USA-193 was destroyed at 130 miles
Galaxy 15 is at 22,230 miles
Even if the US would have such a capability they would not tip their hand to show it off.
Why show your enemies what you can really do?
Even if the US would have such a capability they would not tip their hand to show it off. Why show your enemies what you can really do?
On the contrary, the US routinely tips their hand about (most of) the capabilities of its military equipment. If the other guys don't know what you can do, then they aren't deterred.
We don't have a specifically-tasked anti-satellite system that can reach that orbit, no.
However, if we can deploy satellites up there, we can deploy anti-satellite systems up there. I don't imagine the rest of the world would be real happy if we did.
The wayward satellite is in (or near) geosychronous orbit (23+K miles up). The shuttle cannot
reach that orbit, being limited to a couple of hundred miles altitude. Similarly, the anti-satellite
weapons are only designed for low orbit satellites (spy satellites and other military targets).
Now, if we had ever gone ahead and build the interorbit taxi/transport as an adjunct to
the space station (either robotic or manned), we would have a solution to the problem.
Right now we are stuck.
Long answer? No. And this is why.
This satellite is in geosynchronous orbit. A shuttle mission is not an option, the orbit is to high. Retasking an ICBM or other missile to intercept is not an option, the orbit is to high.
Lasers could be an option, if one existed with the right power and accuracy. This thing is thousands of miles farther than any destructive laser has ever been targeted. Then you have to deal with not just a meandering satellite but possibly a cloud of debris capable of knocking out other satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
Blowing it up would create a huge cloud of debris...very bad.
It's in geostationary orbit (~22000 miles), so it's way beyond the shuttle altitude.
Maybe somebody could develop a small space "tug" that could be launched to intercept it, and gently push it out of the way?
Probably a lot harder to actually do than to speculate about, and it would probably take years, and cost millions.
So...no easy answers.
If they would build a space tug then they could also divert killer asteroids away from earth.
IOW: nothing will be done unless cable/sat TV is knocked out in the USA. TV keep the people happy, as in "bread and circuses".
I believe NORAD [wikipedia.org] keeps track of most satellites and junk in orbit.
We need a maneuverable satellite dedicated to cleaning up our garbage. It could find a wayward satellite or piece of space debris and push it down into the atmosphere to burn up at a safe time and place. Call it a space bulldozer.
Any nation that has put up more than a token number of satellites should take the responsible action and put up a bulldozer satellite. They can then go around and work on slowly cleaning up their messes. Space is littered with an incredible amount of junk, and it would benefit ever
Actually, space debris will clean itself up over time... the question is just how long it will take.
Launching a "space bulldozer" would then require periodic refueling, add in the risk of the space dozer itself becoming an orbital hazard (do you think orchestrating collisions between the space dozer and its targets would be easy and reliable?)... it's not exactly a feasible solution at the moment.
What you're suggesting is a bit like suggesting that we keep a refueling tanker in the air at all times, just in
That's the closest thing I've heard to a sensible approach (other than "leave the damn thing alone, it's not doing any real harm.")
Barring extensive magical thinking, the only thing which can get up to geosync orbit is another geosync vehicle, using an appropriate heavy-lift booster programmed and sequenced to insert SOMETHING into a not-quite-rendezvous geosync orbit. Then the SOMETHING has to maneuver into rendezvous and do its thing. (Fix the broken satellite, grappel and do a de-orbit burn, whatever.)
Wouldn't it take a lot of fuel to de-orbit from GEO? Is that even something that could be delivered on an existing vehicle?
ok, other already pointed that the shuttle and military interceptors can't reach geosychronous orbit, but about satelites that are already there ?
isn't there any old, almost decomissioned satelite near that orbit that is:
a) still under control from ground station
b) with fuel enough to manouver to galaxy 15's orbit ?
it doesn, t need to be a big impact, just a slow relative speed collision to nudge G15 to either deorbit it or send it to a lagrange point.
The service ceiling of the ASM-135 ASAT is 135 miles.
The orbit of geosynchronous satellites is about 26,000 miles.
Brilliant! Except to my knowledge, there aren't any in the inventory.
And... you'll have to bring the satellite a bit closer to Earth first.
Operational range 403 miles (648 km)
Flight ceiling 350 miles (563 km)
But tell you what. Go ahead and lower the orbit of the defective satellite by 98 2/3% and the US Air Force will handle the rest.
May I suggest you read the article you link to?
Flight ceiling 350 miles (563 km)
In case you don't remember, stuff traveling at orbital velocities is positively lethal to spacecraft. The extreme energies involved in these kinds of impacts is enough to send very high velocity fragments in all directions. Sure, some of it will de-orbit, but most will end up in fairly stable orbits that will EVENTUALLY intersect all the other satellites up there. So blowing up one rogue satellite makes one very annoying but eminently predictable problem into a thousand lethal and unpredictable problems.
Last February, a Russian satellite hit a commercial Iridium satellite, and the resulting debris cloud (estimated near 600 pieces in various orbits) has been a HUGE headache for everyone in similar orbital altitudes.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123438921888374497.html [wsj.com]
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29147679/ [msn.com]
In 2008, the US got criticized around the world for blowing up a falling satellite because of the health threats of hydrazine if it landed in a populated area. Aside from complaints about military showboating, there were many scientists who complained about the resulting orbital debris; however, in reality it was a very low-altitude explosion and the debris cloud did de-orbit very quickly (unlike a geosynchronous orbit explosion, which would leave practically permanent debris due to the orbit well above any appreciable atmospheric drag).
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6712/is_35_237/ai_n29417848/ [findarticles.com]
Read here for some details on the general problems with orbital debris.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=L376 [nctm.org]
So no more helpful suggestions like this, please.
"Will the military need to be called in to blow up the rogue Intelsat satellite meandering through Earth's orbit? Or maybe a NASA Space Shuttle could swing by and grab it?
What? The answer is no, and no.
First, this satellite is at geosynchronous orbit altitude. That is a hundred times higher than the altitude of the satellite that was downed by the ground-based missile. You can't reach it with that weapon, and you absolutely, certainly can't "grab it" with the space shuttle. No. Not even close. Not even close to close.
Also, note that the satellite that was downed was in very low orbit. The significance of that was that all the pieces of it were in very low orbit, and hence they decayed in the atmosphere within a very short time of its destruction. The very worst, stupidest possible thing ever to do would be to "blow up the rogue satellite," because debris from a blown-up satellite in geosynchronous orbit would not decay, but would stay in the geosynchronous orbit pretty much forever. This would be a very bad thing.
> Satellite: Abscond
Can't abscond, bro!
How did this get published on NetworkWorld's site? As other comments have pointed out, this is a completely ridiculous idea on so many levels it's laughable. Yet TFA seems to be serious!
Why not just attach a long, weighted tether to it? Use a magnet to hold it on and the change in center of mass will pull put rotation on it, like a bolas [wikipedia.org]. Once it is spinning around the new center of mass, you can disconnect the weight (by radio) and send it on a higher orbit. Then you only have two pieces of trash - one going out (the satallite), one coming in (the weight) and you can control the release time so that it comes in over the pacific. Then you only have one piece of trash headed away from the
Better nuke it from..... er never mind.
From what I've read, the most severe impact of this drifting, nonresponsive bird is that it is repeating all RF it is receiving, which will not only interfere with any other birds it goes by, but is polluting the spectrum.
So, if this is the worst effect, then just disabling it would be a real plus, and dodging it as G15 drifts out of harm's way is just a matter of waiting.
THIS would be a job for a laser. Cut off the solar panels, burn holes in it until it stops transmitting, it might not take much to kill this bird. Blowing it up just causes a debris field, though strapping or clipping a PAM onto it could let them drive it somewhere safe, like the ocean... Burning up in the atmosphere would be a good resolution right now.
Losing GCCS (or is it WAAS?) is unfortunate, and I don't know if there is a backup. Must be.
The Laser Weapon Calculator [5596.org] says that at a distance of 35,786 km, a laser with a wavelength of 2.9e-7m, to vaporize 1cm of aluminum, you would need a 1.0 GW laser operating for 1 second with a lens 20m radius.
The most powerful CW lasers used currently are of MW class, not GW, such as the COIL laser on the Airborne Laser Testbed [fas.org]. It's wavelength is 1.3um, so let's imagine you can run it at 1MW and hold it on target for 100s, to vaporize 1cm of aluminum you'd need a 200m radius lens....even if you crank the
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Televised by NBC (5-7 p.m.), with pre- and post-race coverage carried on the NBC Sports Network (3-5 p.m. and 7-7:30 p.m.), the Belmont will go postward at 6:36 p.m. as the 11th of 13 races on Saturday's card. Supporting the "Test of the Champion" are the Grade 1, $500,000 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap, the Grade 1, $500,000 Longines Just a Game, the Grade 2, $400,000 RTN True North Handicap and the Grade 2, $400,000 Woody Stephens presented by NYRA Rewards.
Bidding to become the first to complete the Derby-Belmont double since Thunder Gulch in 1995, Stuart S. Janney, III and the Phipps Stable's Orb was installed as the 3-1 morning-line favorite, while Oxbow was listed at 5-1 on the morning line.
Trained by Hall of Famer Shug McGaughey, Orb finished fourth in the Preakness on a day when "nothing went right." Back at his home base of Belmont Park, Orb has been training forwardly and McGaughey is hoping a home field advantage will come into play for the horse and jockey Joel Rosario when they leave from post position 5.
"Any time you have a come-from-behind horse, you'd like to see a solid pace, but it's really going to be up to the rider," said McGaughey, who won the 1989 Belmont with Easy Goer. "In a 1 ½-mile race at Belmont, [the jockey] is really going to have to read the race, and I think that's what separates the top riders from some of those that aren't. If you turn down the backside at Belmont, it's not like turning down the backside at Churchill Downs. You've got a long way to go, and big open space down through there, and you better be patient. If you're not, it's going to get to you."
Hoping that Oxbow will become the first to put together a Preakness-Belmont double since Afleet Alex in 2005 is Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who owns four Belmont victories, most recently with Commendable in 2000. With his front-running score three weeks ago at Pimlico, the Calumet Farm colt gave recently un-retired jockey Gary Stevens his ninth win in a Triple Crown race, while the 77-year-old Lukas now has a record 14 series victories.
"The old guys got it done," Lukas said with a laugh. "I think we're going to send a better-prepared horse, mentally, in the Belmont than we did in the Preakness. Whether he's a faster horse or a winning horse remains to be seen."
Lukas also will saddle Will Take Charge, most recently seventh in the Preakness.
Saturday's race, however, is far more than a rubber match between the winners of the first two legs of the Triple Crown, which may partly account for the hefty field. Of the past 15 runnings of the Belmont, all but two – Afleet Alex in 2005 and Point Given in 2001 – have been taken by horses who won neither the Derby nor the Preakness.
After going 0-for-5 in this year's Derby, trainer Todd Pletcher went to the sidelines for the Preakness and now has returned with another quintet, led by Derby third-place finisher Revolutionary, the 9-2 second choice on the morning line.
In addition to the WinStar Farm color-bearer, Pletcher, who won the 2007 Belmont with the filly Rags to Riches, will send out Dogwood Stable's Palace Malice (15-1), and a trio from owner Mike Repole – the filly Unlimited Budget (8-1), Overanalyze (12-1) and Midnight Taboo (30-1).
"I've been coming to Belmont for 30 years, and the Belmont is the No. 1 race I want to win," said Repole, a Queens, N.Y. native whose Stay Thirsty finished second by three-quarters of a length in the 2011 Belmont. "For some people it's the Derby, but the Belmont is the race I want to win."
Unlimited Budget will be ridden by Rosie Napravnik, who is looking to join Julie Krone, winner of the 1993 Belmont aboard Colonial Affair, and become the only women to ride the winner of a Triple Crown race. Fifth in the Derby aboard Mylute, who then was third in the Preakness, the 25-year-old Napravnik will have made history as the first female rider to compete in all three legs of the Triple Crown in the same year.
"Good karma," said Pletcher of the pairing of Napravnik with the filly.
Trainer Tom Albertrani will be bringing a fresh horse to the fray in Freedom Child, runaway winner of the Grade 2 Peter Pan on May 11 at Belmont. Owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, St. Elias Stable and Spendthrift Farm, Freedom Child is 2-0-1 from four starts this year, having raced for purse money only after being compromised at the start and finishing 10th in the Grade 1 Wood Memorial.
The Malibu Moon ridgling returned to post a front-running, 13 ¼-length win over a sloppy track in the Peter Pan, which has produced a number of Belmont winners, most recently A.P. Indy in 1992.
"He'll probably want to find himself clear into the first turn, whether he has to use himself a little bit into the turn like he did in the Peter Pan," said trainer Tom Albertrani of Freedom Child, who drew post position 2. "He'll just have to work his way on the inside there and see where he ends up."
The host of long shots includes 30-1 Frac Daddy, trained by Ken McPeek for Magic City Thoroughbred Partners. In 2002, McPeek saddled 70-1 shot Sarava to upset the Belmont Stakes for a record $142.50 win payout; last year, he sent 33-1 Golden Ticket – also owned by Magic City – to a dead-heat for win in the Grade 1, $1 million Travers.
"We still believe this is a really, really good horse, but for whatever reason it hasn't happened for him," said McPeek of Frac Daddy, who was 16th in the Kentucky Derby last time out. "Sometimes you throw deep and it goes incomplete, but you can't score if you don't throw."
The field also includes Golden Soul (10-1), Giant Finish (30-1) and Vyjack (20-1), all freshened since finishing second, 10th and 18th, respectively, in the Derby, and Incognito (20-1), a son of 1992 Belmont Stakes winner A.P. Indy who was fifth behind Freedom Child in the Peter Pan.
"I'm just happy there are 14 in there and I'm one of them" said Kiaran McLaughlin, who trains Incognito for Godolphin Racing. "He's battle-tested, so we'll hope for the best, and hope that his pedigree kicks in at the quarter-pole."


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Employee Profile: Laura Miller
Before coming to Yale, Laura Miller worked as an EMT, but soon found she wanted to deal with patients on a more personal level, and be there to help guide them through a difficult time. In October of 2010, Laura was hired as a Clinical Secretary and Intake Specialist for the Endocrine Cancers Program at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. She deals primarily with patients to ensure everything is taken care of before and after their appointment.
The Endocrine Cancers Program offers evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, hypothalamus, and pancreas. It is one of the largest multidisciplinary endocrine cancer programs in the country and cares for over 1,000 patients each year.
Laura deals directly with Drs. Elizabeth Holt and Dr. Silvio Inzucchi, both members of the Endocrine Program. Her main goal is to make sure that all patient questions are answered and that everything is ready to go in the clinic when the Drs. see a patient. She pulls charts, juggles appointments, and makes sure everyone is alerted if there is an issue with scheduling, or a patient concern.
"We pride ourselves on being a clinic that, for the most part, runs exactly on time. Every once in awhile something does come up, but I am happy to say that most of our patients are seen on time and have nothing to worry about except focusing on their appointment," said Laura.
Communication is a big part of what Laura does on a daily basis; whether it is communicating with Drs. Holt and Inzucchi, or with patients. If the doctors need to take time off for a meeting, etc., Laura handles their schedules so that patients are not inconvenienced. Laura explained that she is lucky to work with two outstanding physicians that are willing to teach her and explain things when confronted with a more complex case.
"I am happy with my career and enjoy coming to work every day. The reward is in knowing that the patients are taken care of and that I can alleviate at least some of their worries. They are dealing with a diagnosis of cancer and other ailments and we want to make their appointments as easy as possible," explained Laura.
Michelle Wilson commented that YCC is extremely lucky to have Laura supporting the Endocrine Cancers Program because she is focused on providing an excellent patient experience during every interaction. "She is extremely organized and can be counted on to do the right thing, the right way, the first time. This ensures that patient and provider needs are addressed proactively to ensure a meaningful and satisfactory office visit."
"There's a mutual understanding and respect felt here in the clinic areas," said Laura. "Everyone has the same goal, to care for patients to the best of their ability, no matter what their role. It is humbling to be recognized for a job well done because I try to do my best every day, just like everyone else."


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Mets Beaten by Playoff-Bound Reds
Shin-Soo Choo drove in the winning run with a single off the wall in the 10th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds secured a playoff spot Monday night moments after beating the New York Mets 3-2.
Second-place Cincinnati clinched at least an NL wild card when Washington lost to first-place St. Louis 4-3 just a few minutes after the Reds' game ended. Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker said there would be no celebration of a wild-card clinching, not with a second straight NL Central title still in play.
David Aardsma pitched out of a bases-loaded threat in the ninth, retiring Todd Frazier on a flyout. Greg Burke (0-3) gave up a one-out single by Devin Mesoraco in the 10th, and Derrick Robinson singled him to third.
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Last December, three Te Papa botanists attended the 2010 John Child Bryophyte and Lichen Workshop, held in Riverton. This is one of the principal ways we acquire new plant specimens.
We are still processing the specimens we collected during the 2010 Workshop. Identification of these small plants can take some time, usually requiring microscopic examination.
From the 2009 Workshop, 575 specimens were accessioned into Te Papa's herbarium.


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Skeptic No Longer Doubts Human Role in Global Warming
Physicist Richard Muller was one of the scientists who denied climate change and humans' role warming the earth. But after spending years researching and analyzing countless studies, Muller concluded climate change scientists were right, that humans had contributed to the rise in the earth's temperature. Spencer Michels reports.
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PRINCETON — Today, Thursday, April 18, The Friends Annual Used Book Sale opens. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The sale room is located in the rear of the library. Also today, the Bureau County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon in the library room. Festival 56 education meeting will be at 4 p.m. in the Local History Room. The Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. in the Local History Room.
Friday, April 19, The Friends Annual Used Book Sale continues. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 20, Last day of the Friends Annual Used Book Sale. Hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Today is Bag Day: bag of books for $5.
Monday, April 22, Princeton Theater Group meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Local History Room. Also, the Monday Night Movie begins at 6:30 p.m. and features Holly Golightly, an enchanting neurotic living off the gifts of gentlemen. Golightly is a bewitching figure in designer dress and costume jewelry. Her upstairs neighbor is a struggling writer and "kept" man financed by a steely older woman. His growing friendship with the lonely Holly soon turns to love and threatens the delicate balance of their compromised lives.
TISKILWA – Monday, April 22, all children are invited to the Earth Day program from 4 to 5 p.m. In honor of this day, children will create an original bird house with recycled materials to take home to their yard. Treats and a story will also be available.
WALNUT – The library has binders full of coupons to exchange. There is no limit on how many coupons may be taken. Please bring any unused coupons to the library. Expired coupons will also be taken. What can't be used in the binders is sent to troops serving overseas.
SPRING VALLEY — Story time is held from 5:30 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday in the children's room at the library. There is a story and craft-related project during this time for preschool through second grade children. A parent must accompany their child. The event is free of charge.
The library board meets at 8 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month.
MINERAL — Mineral-Gold Public Library will be celebrating National Library Week with coffee and cookies, free books and a coloring contest. Stop in the week of April 15 to see what books the library is giving away. Sit, relax and have a coffee and cookie.
LAMOILLE – Computer classes are ongoing. Classes help get you familiarized with digital photos, music and videos. If you haven't had the opportunity to take advantage of the free classes, there is still time. All materials are furnished. Classes are funded by the Eliminate the Digital Divide Grant. For more information, call 815-638-2356.
SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Public Library will host a weekly story hour this month for children ages 3-5. A specific day and time will be set after registration. Please call librarian Sue Lanxon at 815-454-2628 or 815-454-2592 to register your child.
In addition, the library would like to start a monthly book club. Interested adults should call either phone number.
LADD — The library staff is preparing for the summer reading program, "Have Book Will Travel." The staff is planning to have displays of various postcards, so if you have any that you would allow the library to use, or even just make a copy of, it would be most appreciated.
The library continues to hold its preschool story times at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. The program is designed for ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each session consists of stories, activities and a craft.
LASALLE — Join the LaSalle Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 for "Folksongs of the First World War." In commemoration of Anzac Day on April 25, join legendary folksinger, storyteller and autoharp virtuoso Adam Miller for a free sing-along program of songs and stories from the First World War (1914-1918) – known in its day as "The War To End All Wars." Internationally, 70 million military personnel participated in World War I (1914-1918). Many of the English-language songs of this war have become part of the oral tradition in the United States, Great Britain and Australia. One of the premier autoharpists in the world, Miller is a renowned American folksinger and natural-born storyteller. An accomplished folklorist, historian, musicologist and song-collector, he has amassed a remarkable repertoire of more than 5,000 songs. Miller accompanies his rich, resonant baritone voice with lively finger-picking acoustic guitar and stunningly beautiful autoharp melodies. A masterful entertainer who never fails to get his audience singing along, he has distinguished himself as one of the great interpreters of American folktales and folksongs, and as a performer who appeals to audiences of all ages.
This program is made possible through funds from the Alwin C. Carus Trust. This program is free and open to the public. For further information, contact the library at 815-223-2341.
PERU — The Peru Public Library holds a story time for children ages 3-5 at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Children hear stories, sing songs, dance and learn finger plays. Registration is not required. For more information, visit www.perulibrary.org or call 815-223-0229, ext. 5.


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BSA Optics Launches New Majestic® DX Riflescope Line
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Gamo Outdoor USA (www.gamooutdoorusa.com), parent company of BSA Optics (www.bsaoptics.com) has unveiled a new series of accurate and durable riflescopes for the most dedicated hunters. Majestic DX riflescopes offer 92% light transmission and are backed by an industry leading – CEO Signature Lifetime Full Warranty.
The Majestic® DX is a newly designed 1-piece tube, with multi-coated optics, offering the shooter a crisp, clear sight picture. A ballistic compensating EZ Hunter reticle completes this accurate and durable scope made for the most dedicated hunters. The Majestic® DX scopes come in five models, the MDX39X40; MDX3510X44; MDX3510X50; MDX416X44SP; and MDX624X44SP.
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BSA is proud to offer a new breed of optics worthy of an unprecedented warranty. For every BSA Majestic or Gold Star model purchased, Gamo Outdoor USA CEO Lou Riley has personally signed a "No Questions Asked" warranty, offering free repair or replacement on any defects in materials or workmanship. No warranty card is required and no time limit applies. More details are available on ww.bsaoptics.com.
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C-V Classic Day set to tip-off
Day two of the Catawba Valley Classic kicks off this afternoon at Catawba Valley Community College and Hickory High School.
Follow game coverage with The O-N-E's online edition and on Twitter @The ONENews. Also be sure to look for game blogs of girls action at CVCC, here: www.observernewsonline.com/content/blogging-live-c-v-classic-day-2
Basketball action begins at CVCC's Tarlton Complex at 4 p.m. when No. 5 Maiden plays No. 8 Bunker Hill in the girls consolation bracket. After the conclusion of the day's opener, No. 6 Fred T. Foard plays No. 7 St. Stephens.
In the girls championship bracket, No. 1 Hickory is scheduled to tip off against No. 4 South Caldwell at 7 p.m. Girls games conclude tonight with No. 3 Newton-Conover battling No. 2 Alexander Central, with game time set for about 9 p.m.
Boys games are played tonight at Hickory High School, and the first game between No. 2 Fred T. Foard and No. 6 Maiden is set to tip of consolation play at 4:30 p.m. Also in the boys consolation bracket No. 4 Newton-Conover faces No. 8 Bunker Hill.
In the boys championship bracket No. 3 Alexander Central plays No. 7 South Caldwell with tip off set for 7:30 p.m. The final game of the night is set to begin about 9 p.m., featuring No. 1 Hickory and No. 5 St. Stephens.
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Chloe Rodriguez now has two birthdays.
Her family will always remember the day she was found alive after allegedly being kidnapped in France, sparking a nationwide manhunt while her family feared the worst.
The 15-year-old went missing on November 9, when her scooter was found outside the family house in the village of Barjac, in the Gard region.
Most of her personal belongings were with the scooter, except for her helmet and mobile phone.
A week later, on Friday, the teenager was found tied up in the boot of a car during a routine traffic stop near Offenburg, just inside the German border, NBC News reported, quoting local media.
She was taken to hospital, but initial indications were that she had no physical injuries.
Her parents said that she was strong, but was exhausted.
"Today is too beautiful. There will be two birthdays for my little Chloe," Chloe's mother, Violette, told reporters.
She added: "This man who did her so much harm - there is justice, and justice will be rendered.
"But I thank him anyway, because he kept her alive."
Her father, Jesus, said that Chloe survived by never defying her accused captor.
"She told us that she was able to have a dialogue with this man, and that she obeyed all his orders," Mr Rodriguez told media outside their home.
The family said she had memorised details about the man, his car and its licence plate. She had also listened to radio reports about the police search.
The man detained over her kidnapping, a 32-year-old from the same region as the Rodriguez family, had been released from jail this year after serving time for assaulting six women, local media reports said.
Police released pictures of the blue Audi in which Chloe was tied up, showing it was badly damaged in a crash.
Investigators were expected to release details about the circumstances of the alleged kidnapping and her rescue at a press conference on Monday morning, local time.
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Allegro is a multi-platform game library for C/C++ developers that provides many functions for graphics, sounds, player input (keyboard, mouse, and joystick), and timers. It also provides fixed and floating point mathematical functions, 3D functions, file management functions, compressed datafile, and a GUI.
The Catweasel Floppy Read/Write Tools are a set of tools for owners of Catweasel MK1 ISA and Catweasel MK3/MK4 PCI universal floppy disk controllers. cw2dmk reads several kinds of floppy disk, some of which ordinary PC controllers have trouble with, and save them in the DMK disk image format used by TRS-80 emulators. It can also handle any disk written using a Western Digital 177x/179x floppy disk controller, a PC-style NEC765-compatible controller, or a Digital Equipment Corporation RX02 controller. dmk2cw writes any DMK image back to a floppy. jv2dmk and dmk2jv3 convert images between DMK and JV1 and JV3 formats without requiring Catweasel hardware.
DeuTex is a wad composer for Doom, Heretic, Hexen and Strife. It can be used to extract the lumps of a wad and save them as individual files. Conversely, it can also build a wad from separate files. When extracting a lump to a file, it does not just copy the raw data, it converts it to an appropriate format (such as PPM for graphics, .au for samples, etc.). When it reads files for inclusion in pwads, it does the necessary reciprocal conversions. In addition, DeuTex has functions such as merging wads, etc.
distributed.net is a loosely knit group of computer users from all of the world that is taking up challenges requiring lots of computing power (most notably the RC5, DES, and OGR cracking contests). It is simple to participate in the challenges by downloading and running their client software (which uses idle CPU time to complete its tasks).
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CHANDLER, Ariz. - Notes from round 2 qualifying in Top Fuel at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, 29th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals listing lane, driver name, elapsed time/top speed this round, position in order following run, best prior elapsed time/speed, and position in order prior to run:
Left Lane: Brittany Force Runs 4.069/223.54, Now #12; Best prior run: 6.987/78.17, Was #15
Right Lane: Leah Pruett Runs 3.812/310.63, Now #3; Best prior run: 8.200/74.50, Was #18
Force was on a good pass until just past half track when the engine goes silent and the pipes go wet. Pruett launched hard and keep it hooked up to go to the number three spot with her career best E.T....Leah Pruett's incremental times: 60ft-0.841 sec., 330ft-2.132, 660ft-3.039/276.13 mph.
Left Lane: Brandon Bernstein Runs 3.843/267.64, Now #5; Best prior run: 5.353/125.47, Was #16
Right Lane: Mike Strasburg Runs 6.108/95.90, Now #17; Best prior run: 7.790/77.69, Was #18
Strasburg goes to about 250 feet and the engine lets go with a quick fireball...and the word is there is oil in his lane. Bernstein was on a good pass until around 800 feet when the engine banged and he coasted through the finish line.
Left Lane: Shawn Langdon Runs 7.353/88.48, Now #16; Best prior run: 4.618/160.37, Was #16
Right Lane: Morgan Lucas Runs 7.619/91.31, Now #18; Best prior run: 7.359/88.80, Was #18
Langdon was up in smoke right off the starting line and Lucas began to shake and lose traction right at the hit and clicked it off. They will both go into Saturday with no-time.
Left Lane: Bob Vandergriff Runs 3.818/321.88, Now #4; Best prior run: 4.077/219.19, Was #14
Right Lane: Steve Torrence Runs 9.472/63.06, Now #15; Best prior run: 4.284/192.52, Was #15
Torrence started to lose traction early and clicked it off. Vandergriff launch hard and keep it hooked up to go to the number four spot. Bob Vandergriff's incremental times: 60ft-0.849 sec., 330ft-2.163, 660ft-3.066/282.30 mph.
Left Lane: Khalid alBalooshi Runs 3.871/298.01, Now #10; Best prior run: 4.066/225.03, Was #13
Right Lane: Antron Brown Runs 3.765/314.83, Now #1; Best prior run: 4.007/229.90, Was #11
Brown on only his second pass on this new car and he is straight down the groove with a great looking pass to go to the number one spot. Antron Brown's incremental times: 60ft-0.839 sec., 330ft-2.127, 660ft-3.014/284.75 mph. alBalooshi was on a good pass until the car started eating itself up on the top end, he still gets in the show. Khalid alBalooshi's incremental times: 60ft-0.838 sec., 330ft-2.162, 660ft-3.081/275.51 mph.
Left Lane: Spencer Massey Runs 8.232/74.04, Now #13; Best prior run: 4.034/222.22, Was #13
Right Lane: Sidnei Frigo Runs 8.618/79.69, Now #12; Best prior run: 4.001/292.71, Was #12
Massey is up in smoke right off the starting line and clicked it off. Frigo shook right at the hit and clicked it off.
Left Lane: Terry McMillen Runs 7.073/83.48, Now #11; Best prior run: 3.872/320.51, Was #11
Right Lane: Clay Millican Runs 7.988/74.67, Now #8; Best prior run: 3.860/300.60, Was #8
McMillen had a lot of header flames right at the hit, but was up in smoke early and clicked it off. Millican started to shake and he clicked it off.
Left Lane: Larry Dixon Runs 3.818/320.58, Now #7; Best prior run: 3.871/320.74, Was #9
Right Lane: Doug Kalitta Runs 3.769/325.92, Now #3; Best prior run: 3.829/324.75, Was #6
Kalitta launched hard and was straight down the groove to go to the number three spot, he has the big top end speed, the fastest of the event. Doug Kalitta's incremental times: 60ft-0.844 sec., 330ft-2.140, 660ft-3.028/285.23 mph. Dixon with a real nice pass move up the ladder a couple spots. Larry Dixon's incremental times: 60ft-0.852 sec., 330ft-2.165, 660ft-3.064/282.48 mph.
Left Lane: David Grubnic Runs 3.785/321.27, Now #4; Best prior run: 3.783/318.62, Was #4
Right Lane: Tony Schumacher Runs 3.772/321.81, Now #2; Best prior run: 3.768/321.96, Was #2
This was a great side-by-side drag race to wrap up day one qualifying. Neither driver improves on their times from earlier today, but it was pretty with the header flames shooting over the rear wing on both cars all the way down the track. David Grubnic's incremental times: 60ft-0.830 sec., 330ft-2.134, 660ft-3.032/282.36 mph.
Tony Schumacher's incremental times: 60ft-0.839 sec., 330ft-2.132, 660ft-3.023/284.27 mph.
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Linked by Eugenia Loli on Wed 14th May 2008 07:32 UTC
Opera Software announced the availability of Opera Mini 4.1 for cellphones, which introduces the following new features: Opera Mini 4.1 is up to 50% faster than Opera Mini 4.0. The new Opera Mini will automatically suggest URL completions, making address input easy and intuitive. Web pages can be saved for later off-line viewing (newer Java implementation required). Opera Mini 4.1 gives you quick access to the word or phrase you want in Web pages. Images, ringtones and other content can be downloaded without leaving Opera Mini. You can test Opera Mini 4.1 from within your browser too (if you scroll all the way down on the mobile page of OSNews you can select between our desktop and mobile version).
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Definitely improved
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I'm usually a bit negative about this browser because the magnification gets in the way, at least, on my 320x240 display. Version 4.1 seems to end up with fewer of those pages being zoomed out, which is a plus for me.
Landscape mode is great and the ability to synchronise bookmarks was already good in version 4. Besides, it knows how to dial phone numbers, something the phone's own browser doesn't.
They mentioned that they've upgraded their servers that do the transformations, so that the experience is quicker and that can't be a bad thing, either.


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