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A beefy world-trekker for a variety of backpacking excursions.
Buy a plane ticket to China, pack up your gear in the Osprey Aether 85 Backpack, and wander into the land of infinite possibilities. Its large storage space, multiple straps, and gear loops enable the Aether to be used for a variety of short to long backpacking trips among rice patties, snow-covered peaks, and cherry-blossom forests. Plus, if you need more space, Osprey's attachable AddOns (sold separately) make the Aether 85 large enough for two-week-long expeditions.
- IsoForm CM hip-belt balances firmness and cushioning for optimal carry while the spacer mesh IsoForm harness offers a comfortable fit
- IsoForm CM hip-belt can be heat-molded at any authorized Osprey dealer for a customized fit
- LightWireHD peripheral frame effectively transfers load to the hip-belt
- Airscape backpanel supplies a smooth, breathable contact surface
- Single 6061-T6 center stay maintains the backpanel shape
- Choose between the S, M, L, or XL sizes (5004-5553cubic inches) based on how much gear you pack and how many days you're out for
- Large top area and front J-zip offer wide, easy, and quick access to the main compartment
- Top lid converts to a lumbar pack with built-in belt for short excursions from camp
- Durable materials and construction ensure a solid pack that lasts season after season
- External hydration sleeve in backpanel simplifies refilling and protects pack contents from spills (hydration bladder not included)
- Compatible with AddOns packs (AddOns packs sold separately)
- Osprey recommends the AddOns Daylite detachable daypack (sold separately) when your weeklong trip requires a little extra gear
- Wide-mouth access to sleeping bag compartment with divider keeps your gear organized
- Zippered hip-belt pockets provide secure storage
- Dual-access stretch mesh side pockets stash your water bottles
- Dual side compression straps and StraightJacket compression help to balance and secure the load
- Removable sleeping pad straps, two ice axe loops and handle wraps, and Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment help to keep your gear securely in place
- Item #OSP0320
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Load monster!!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Needed to carry more than my 50l would carry after my wife and daughter started joining me backpacking. For $20 figured the 85l would be a better option than the 70l and it was a great decision!! The cavernous main compartment has handled 60lb loads no problem and swallows bulky items like nothing. It carrys the loads in a very balanced way and is super comfy. Separate sleeping bag compartment holds my encampment bag and sleeping pad no problem on the smallest adjustable size. My only issue is I am a little OCD about organization and my Gregory Contour had a zillion compartments. This has a stretchy pocket on the back and a floating lid and that's it. I am dealing with it but would really have liked a couple of small zippered pockets for smaller items. Overall amazing pack!
Thank you for this great review, Matthew!
Osprey Rep
Osprey Backpack
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
I gifted this to a friend who recently took it on a river trip and they gave me some feedback to share:
"The suspension is easily adjustable. It is so comfortable and the sizing is very much correct. The lid works great as a day pack. At first glance, the pack might seem light duty, but so far it has stood up to rough usage. I'm still trying to get used to the compression straps. The elastic outer compartment is very handy. I look forward to using it for another comfortable adventure!"
Cinco años y contando...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Soy guia de montaña, me compre esta mochila en 2011 y la sigo cargando como el primer día. Excelente por donde se la mire. Me encantan los accesorios que la destacan del resto como su bolsillo de red en el frente o su sistema para sostener los bastones sin tener que guardarlos. También me gusta que la capucha se haga riñonera (y un dato no menor es que el clip de la riñonera es igual que el de la cintura, osea si te pisan o se rompe el de la cintura tenes uno de repuesto!) Otro dato: La cargo con 25 - 30 Kg y nunca se quejo, el que va doblado so yo, la mochila ni se entera!
Can you post this in English??
Hip Belt
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
OK so we all know Osprey makes some of the best packs on the market. But that being said I don't like the hip belt on this pack. They stay glued to the back of the pack when not on your back. Making it difficult to put back on. Now I only used this pack once and it was provided to me to use. however that was a 3 day long trip. I love ospreys gear just not the hip belt on some packs including this one.
Excellent Bag
This bag is great for me. My ironing board is too short for it to fit on there, but other than that I really like it. I guess the issue is not with the bag, but with my ironing board. The ironing board in the other review is money! Where did you get that baby?
solo hotel bag testing
Total newbie without another newbie to wear this to check out the straps.
Soooo confused! How did the ironing board like it?
Osprey Rep
Can't find a way to reply directly to Leta so to answer that, the ironing board liked it a lot better than the high-back dining chairs the lodging provided. I am new at blogging so I don't know yet if this has been set up for public viewing. The URL is
and has a full review of the experience of the Osprey's win over the Gregory in the background. Osprey should hold off on the high-fives until the next challenge which will be a comparison against a Deuter followed by a walk test.
Feels Real Light
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Ok so I got this pack a few weeks ago, and so far I've only used it once. I had over 60 pounds (the limit) in it because it was only a two nighter so I was like well let's pack some extra goodies. It felt real light on my back. The material is definitely durable and there is plenty of room inside and outside. I do like that the water reservoir holder is on the outside of the pack. Allows more room on the inside. The detachable daypack is basically just a fanny pack, unless I used it wrong. The daypack isn't very comfortable, and I would recommend a different on than the detachable portion of this pack. Definitely was just going to be an extra bonus if it worked out to be a good daypack. I love that you can access the pack from the bottom, front, and top too. Excellent and useful feature. I'm extremely happy to have this as the first pack that I've personally owned (Borrowed my friend's pack for a while). I will probably update my review once I take it on some longer more intense trips. So far so good though! Oh yea I am a male, 5'11, muscular 200lbs, and the large seems to fit me very well.
Hey Anthony, thank you for taking the time to write. The top pocket does turn into a waist pack, not a pack with a shoulder harness! There is an awesome accessory you can buy called teh Daylite. Backcountry sells them: http://www.backcountry.com/osprey-packs-daylite-backpack-attachment-750cu-in?ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6T3NwcmV5IERheWxpdGU6MToxOk9zcHJleSBEYXlsaXRl&skid=OSP0238-MADRD-ONESIZ
This pack attaches on to your Aetrher easily in 4 places and makes a wonderful day pack with lots of room for things to go exploe for the day. I use the women's Ariel and always include the Daylite with my adventures!
Thanks again,
Osprey Rep
I also have the daylight and would recommend it. Perfect for Water, Food, and my fishing gear .
An easy ride
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Man the harness/hip belt design is one of the best ever. Carrying this pack is wicked comfortable at 50+ lbs. over a long day on the trail with several elevation changes, one pretty severe. The only thing I could find that could be better is the water bottle access. If you pack this thing full it's pretty tough to access a Nalgene 1 liter bottle on the move. You have to take the pack off and wrestle the water bottle out of the stretchy side pocket to use. You can tug the bottle out but no way you're getting it back in either while wearing it. If you use a reservoir you're golden. This pack is as comfortable if not just a little more so than the Gregory 85 but Gregory really thought out the water bottle access thing better. I own both and recommend either one.
Hey James, Thank you for writing about the Aether. I own the women's version and it fits me perfectly! I also appreciate hearing about what needs to be improved, so that we can actually address the issue, so thank you! Please know that I will get the feedback to my designers and friends at Osprey.
Thanks again,
Osprey Rep
Awesome long hauler
I gave this pack to my father for his birthday. He loves it!!
For anyone looking for a comfortable pack that can carry a weeks worth of gear this is a great option. The pack offers lots of room for your clothing, food, tent, and sleeping gear. The large stretch pockets on the outside of the pack allow you to easily stash gear that you will need to access quickly. The suspension system on this pack works exceptionally well to keep the load balanced and to distribute the weight of the load.
If you're looking for a large backpack for week long adventures this is a solid choice worth considering.
Great Pack
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This pack is large enough for the longer overnight camping trips. It will hold up to heavy loads without having to make too many adjustments to pack to make it comfortable. I use this pack to haul ski gear, moose hunting trips (get the rain cover), long extended fishing trips, and even basketball coaching trips and I have not been let down yet.
Once the pack is adjusted correctly to your body it is quite comfortable to hike in. The breathable mesh allows for some air movement to help cool you.
The versatility of this pack allows you for various trips and tasks.
Great back support
Great Tree Climbing Pack ;)
I couldn't resist climbing up this old growth douglas fir tree. Even with 60 pounds on my back it was surprisingly easy.
After a couple uses, the Aether fits, and snugs right out to my back, so well that it really feels like a part of me. This makes for great balance on narrow trails and cliffs, and on icy patches of snow.
...or when climbing trees. lol
Excellent pack, well built, comfortable
My initial use of this pack was a 30 mile three night trip. I had 60 lbs in it, and the moldable hip belt was stock (not custom fit). I had previous problems with the hip belt on a lighter Osprey pack (see my review of the Volt 75) and this one dramatic improvement! The first two days was ok, but my hips were getting sore and i wasn't looking forward to day three, but to my surprise day three felt better! The hip belt settled in and I was able to tighten in more each day until it didn't chafe at all.
It's very well build, heavy duty construction, and handled the eight well, with plenty of volume to spare as well. I like the openings on it, and the top lid has a lot of volume which I like for storing often accessed items. The compression straps work well to suck things up close to your back-it feels solid and well behaved.
I expect to have this pack a long time!
Backpack in comfort.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I recently took this pack for a 10 mile, 5000 vertical foot gained, trek into the alpine region of the Wasatch Range. It outperformed not only my expectations, but disjointed my reality that a pack could feel so comfortable and mobile with weight while ascending vert!
The sizing is crucial of course, but I found this pack's moldable hipbelt allows for pretty much all of the weight to sit centered on my hips and relieves all tension from my shoulders and back. This allowed me to hike uphill for an extended time and pace without discomfort with the weight distributed squarely.
The pockets and features are similar to other packs but everyone should rely on their own personal use for pockets etc. The compression system on this pack allows it to be tension-ed down into a sleek and mobile pack.
I haven't the chance to obliterate this thing yet but i expect it to hold up to the strict abuse.
Love It, My go to
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is the backpack I use on my larger backpacking trips in places like Alaska and the Tetons. I have an older model but it has withstood the test of time. The clean look is nice because it keeps all the gear nice and centered on your back. even with the clean look, there are a multitude of straps to get your sleeping pad, tent and gear that needs to dry on there with no problem. I especially like the mesh/stretchy pocket on the outside because it is perfect for accessing rain gear without having to open any pockets or undo any buckles. Also, the top comes off as a fanny pack for day excursions on longer trips. Lastly, the addOn system (just a series of cord loops running vertically along the back) made it easy to add an Osprey Daylite while gearing for a 28 day expedition in the Wind River range this summer so I did not have to buy a new pack. All in all, if I had to buy a large pack again, it would be this one hands down.
Amazing pack
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This pack is amazing and can fit everything you may need for multiple nights. I have recommended this pack to several friends and they all also love it. If you new or looking to upgrade this is the pack for you
Great pack
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I was on the fence between the Aether and the Baltoro a while back and they were both comfortable so it came down to which had more features I wanted. the Baltoro won back then. When I saw the updated Aether and found it had all the improvements I wanted I jumped on it. I am glad I did I love this pack.
The trekking pole holder is much better than other packs. Being able to put your trekking poles away with out taking the pack off is really nice.
The add-on compatibility is nice too. I got the daylite day pack and it really makes it easy to bring a day pack with you if you are going to do some base camping. This was unheard of and difficult with other packs.
The hydration pouch on the outside is another great feature. It makes it easier to take the reservoir out to refill or use elsewhere. I have noticed that you need to put the reservoir in first to make a little space for it but hey it still works.
the hip belt pockets are great for carrying the items you need at hand. the pockets are bigger than other packs which is really nice.
This is an all around great and comfortable pack. Out of all the packs I have owned over the years this is by far my favorite.
how great this pack is
I got this pack form rei not here and the 2012 model but the 2013 model has more features. There almost identical and it stores all of my gear weather i need it or not just amazing pack.
well built
We rent these out at my work, extremely durable pack that will last you a long time. It contains more than enough room for all you personal and camp gear! I typically put my sleeping pad between the brain and the body of the bag and then tighten down to compress. I also use a trash bag, put the trash bag inside the bag then put everything else in there to make sure nothing gets wet, which is a cheap way of doing it but effective. I promise you'll be happy with the Aether 85
I'm looking to do the PCT in spring/summer of 2016, is this pack recommended for that type of trip or would i need a larger one?
This pack would work great for the PCT! I own an Osprey pack and it has performed remarkably over the years. A capacity of 85L should be plenty, but fit is most important. Give yourself time to wear it around the house and do some test runs before jumping on the PCT.
Check this guide for more info: http://www.backcountry.com/explore/how-to-choose-a-backpack
Call in to us Gearheads about any other questions you may have while planning your trip!
Hey Eric - Justin is right on here. 85L should do you solid for the PCT. Will you have time to do some test drives before your trip? Some shorter trips here and there? That will give you great info on how and what to pack, etc.
Osprery Rep
I'll jump in and play devils advocate here. Where are you in the process of building out your kit?
If you've already got most of your stuff and have determined that 85 liters is the required size for all the gear you plan on bringing, then thats awesome.
But if you haven't built your kit yet and haven't carried an 85 liter pack for days on end, I'd say lets work together to get you into a 60-65 liter pack this way it's more manageable and we can get your kit a bit more dialed. We could look at the Aether 60 (item OSP0322) or the Atomos AG 65 (item OSP002J).
Feel free to email me and I can work with you on all this as I've set up a lot of folks for their AT, PCT, JMT and other thru hikes.
Shoot me an email anytime you have questions!
Jared D.
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If the pack is purchased second-hand (used), will the hip-belt "re-mold" to the new hip-dimensions of the second owner? Thanx
It depends on how much rigger the previous owner put the pack through. I personally bought mine second hand through the Osprey clearance sale in Cortez, CO and it has formed to fit my body well. The pack was also used as a demo pack in a store so the wear and tear was very minimal.
Any women out there with this pack? What do you think of it? Know that Osprey runs a "Xena" pack and not quite sure what the differences are other than that this one is $40 cheaper, slightly lighter, and has better reviews. Not sure how "mens" packs differ from "womens," but none of them fit very well on a short person with giant hips and a giant bust. Sternum straps and DD's are seemingly non-compatible.
How's the fit? I am stocky guy with large...
How's the fit? I am stocky guy with large torso. I am 5'11", weight 205 lbs, have a 44" back and a 36" waist. My torso length is 22". According to the sizing guide I should go with a XL but those sizing guides are a hit or miss kinda thing.
It does have an adjustable torso, but I would highly recommend you find a store that carries this pack and try it on. I am boarder line medium and large and I went with the medium and with the adjustable torso I have no issues with it.
I'm 6'4" and 260lbs and the large fits me perfectly. So may want to look into the medium.
But as Pat suggested, go to a store. This pack has interchangeable shoulder and hip straps. So your ideal fit may be a large waist and medium shoulders. Let a pro fit you.
Does this have a rain cover included? If...
Does this have a rain cover included? If not does osprey sell rain covers to fit?
No rain cover is included. Here is Osprey's rain cover: http://www.backcountry.com/osprey-packs-ul-raincover-osp0131 You'll want it in a large.
Will this pack carry skis\splitboard like...
Will this pack carry skis\splitboard like the old Argon and Aether pack would?
you could probably hook them up with the different compression straps. It is not specifically designed for them but there are enough straps you could make something work


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I've just noticed this is at the same time as the upcoming vollie party.
Is the action room still out of action or can it be used. If no then probably best to reschedule?
There is a bumper crop of grants this time:
Quarterly :
Five Issues
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Foundations Dance Collective
Independant Filmaker Pictures
weekly family day in the hall
Forest LED Throwie Event/ Milk
Kasia Gryszczuk
Charlotte Chadwick
Though 2 of the grants don'e meet the criteria for the quarterly, so aren't admissable.
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CONTEST: Your Name In Buckyballs
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+1 from me!Please don't feel discouraged. You just need some customers who know pizza to tell you how great yours is. Do you advertise in upscale areas? It might be worth the effort to invite a column writer or a popular blogger from those areas to try your pizza.
I have also learned an incredible amount from following Norma's adventures (as many of them as I could anyway) and doing my own research on questions raised in my mind when doing so.CL
Your idea to invite a column writer might be good, but since I am such a small pizza business I dont think they would really be interested.
Norma, Everything is marketing. "You only get one chance a week to try some of the areas best pizza!"I would get out of bed on a Saturday for that......


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After a rigorous, four year study of Ecological Footprint methodology, the European Commission has found the Footprint to be a useful indicator for assessing progress made toward the E.U.'s sustainability goals. The Footprint is unique among the indicators, according to the Commission's report, in particular for its ability to relate resource use to the concept of carrying capacity. The report also praised the Footprint as an "intuitively appealing indicator", easy to communicate and understand.
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Open surgical stomach polyps resection (program ID: 58791)
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Specialized in: general surgery, abdominal surgery
Reconstructive surgery creates or restores the shape of an organ (rhinoplasty, breast implants, etc.), a function of an organ or a body part. The postoperative period can be spent in comfortable suites of the hotel located at the Clinique de Genolier. The treatment implies minimally traumatic techniques, so you can safely have your everyday life and maintain the level of activity.
Some diseases require applying of the so-called minimally invasive techniques, which means that the miniature tools, which can be controlled via a monitor, are inserted into the body. This technology results in the reduced procedure time and recovery time after the surgery.
From the moment of the patient's admission to the hospital until the end of the treatment, the patient has doctors from different departments that closely cooperate with each other.
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SUNY elevates Oswego's Tracy Lewis to distinguished teaching professor
Dr. Tracy K. Lewis, widely praised for his 30 years inspiring students of Spanish and Portuguese at SUNY Oswego, has earned the rank of distinguished teaching professor, one of the State University of New York system's highest honors.
"Dr. Lewis is revered among legions of current and former students, many of whom teach Spanish and Portuguese in schools and universities around the world," wrote SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley, recommending the rank for Lewis, professor in the department of modern languages and literatures.
"He sets a fine example for others through tireless international service, award-winning performance as a master teacher, advisor and mentor, and his sometimes unconventional yet highly effective approach to teaching that consistently challenges and engages students to whom he is devoted," Stanley wrote.
Renowned and decorated for his scholarship on the languages and literature of Paraguay, lecturing there and in Brazil and Argentina, Lewis received numerous letters of support for his elevation to distinguished rank, conferred May 14 by the SUNY Board of Trustees. Among the backers are a well-known Paraguayan poet and a university president in the South American country, colleagues at Oswego and other campuses, and current and former students.
"I enrolled in an intermediate level Spanish class to simply get my General Education requirement completed," wrote Spanish teacher Mary Ann Reitano. "The professor of that class was Dr. Tracy Lewis and my life would forever be changed."
SUNY Oswego senior Brianna Carnevale, who aims to be a Spanish teacher, provided vivid examples: "Whether it is 'walking down the runway' to practice clothing vocabulary or 'completing tasks around the classroom' to practice daily chores, the learning that takes place isn't copying notes from the board but instead, becoming part of the lesson."
'Lively, charismatic'
Juan Manuel Marcos, president of Universidad del Norte in Paraguay and a close friend and colleague of Lewis, said, "In his teaching, as I have directly observed it in innumerable classes and lectures in the United States, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, Dr. Lewis is a well-prepared, lively, charismatic instructor who not only never bores his students, but also has the capacity to move them to the point of tears."
As an undergraduate Spanish major at Dartmouth College, Lewis had scarcely given any thought to being a teacher when he became influenced by Dr. John Rassias, now a famous proponent of the Dartmouth Intensive Language Model. With the added influence of Robert Russell, another member of Dartmouth's Spanish faculty, Lewis found himself on a career path with a set of ideas for teaching that encouraged active participation in the languages.
Constantly experimenting and eager to use theatrical twists, Lewis seeks to create a highly charged classroom atmosphere that gives students the opportunity to create, for example, a mini- society in "the Kingdom of Lewislandia," a metaphorical approach that immerses students in Spanish or Portuguese as they create provinces and share cultures and viewpoints.
"Dr. Lewis sets high standards for students and helps them attain academic excellence through carefully designed courses and by fostering active learning rather than passive reception of information," wrote fellow SUNY Oswego Spanish professor Dr. Georgina Whittingham, who noted that Lewis' style allows his students to "take charge of learning."
Also a noted scholar, translator and poet, Lewis in 2012 received the Albert Camus Prize from Universidad del Norte [CORRECTED 7-24-14], as well as the highest medal bestowed by Paraguay's Ministry of Education, for his decades-long efforts to focus attention on the country as it made its way out of dictatorship to parliamentary democracy. His publications include a highly regarded translation of Marcos' "El invierno de Gunter" ("Gunter's Winter") and books of poetry in Spanish and Guarani, the only indigenous language of the Americas whose speakers include a large proportion of non-indigenous people.
Lewis, whose doctorate is from Brown University, is a past recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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10 Tips For Choosing a CAD/CAM System
Posted Apr 28, 2011 in Digital Dentistry
There is a life cycle to every product. The upside of getting in early on cutting-edge technology such as CAD/CAM is that you're part of an innovative, select group and there is less price sensitivity, which means you can maintain better margins because there is limited competition. The downside is that you've got to educate your clients and you have to have an appetite for risk.
Here are 10 tips for selecting a CAD/CAM system:
1. The rule of 10. Restoration options vary by CAD/CAM system; for instance, some systems can only produce all-ceramic crowns whereas others can mill almost any type of material. In general, the more you spend, the more material options available with the system. To help determine the needs of your market, pick out the 10 cases that are most representative of the type of work you do and make duplicate models or dies of each one. Ask the CAD/CAM manufacturer to make the 10 cases so you can see how applicable its system is to your case type and work load and evaluate the quality and fit of the restorations.
2. Think about the per-block yield. Usually, manufacturer's data is based on optimum workflow and production capacity. With some CAD/CAM systems, there are predetermined numbers of units you can mill from a block of material; other systems offer you the ability to "nest" units, meaning you can optimize the number of units you can fabricate from one block. Maximizing your per-block yield can bring your material costs from $35 to $40 per unit down to $18 to $20 per unit (depending on the system), so this is important information to know upfront.
3. Understand supply/demand in your market. You need to think realistically about how many units you can sell. For example, we were experiencing a high demand for a particular CAD/CAM system, the kind of demand that might cause a business owner to immediately add more machines to improve capacity. But the machine was new to the market and there was only one laboratory that had the same machine. We created a spreadsheet with various what-if calculations and determined that only a small number of system installations in other laboratories would meet the current demand, and that a very feasible number of installations would create a four-fold surplus in supply. This led us to buy two machines rather than the four we had originally planned. Less than two years later, our forecasts proved correct and the imbalance of supply and demand on a national level led to price cutting and a natural erosion in profit margins.
Also think about your capacity alignment needs: can you scan the same number of units you can mill and sinter? Ideally, you want to make sure your scanning capacity equals your milling capacity; for example, you might need two milling units and yet three sintering furnaces to get the maximum yield from your scanning processes. Optimizing and aligning your assets for maximum capacity and throughput can dramatically improve your return-on-assets (ROA).
4. Ask about dongle fees. Dongle fees are a per-unit fee--on top of the price of the system--ranging from a couple of dollars to eight or nine dollars depending on the system. Not all systems have dongle fees. Typically, they are more common among hardware manufacturers that don't sell material; this is their way of creating ongoing profitability and generating a revenue stream for R&D on new systems. Dongle fees usually cover maintenance and software upgrades and the manufacturers that don't charge dongle fees typically sell annual service contracts.
5. Research your inventory costs, including how much material you need to stock and frequency of backorders for each vendor. Unlike PFM alloys that allow you to make any indication or span from a single ounce, new systems require indication-specific material such as long or short blocks, shaded blocks, etc. This means new inventory, which means more money sitting on your shelves and less sitting in the bank. Imagine you buy a new system that can mill several different materials and in different colors or translucencies and yet the materials are on backorder frequently. Unless you're running an impressively tight "just in time" inventory system, you could easily have many dollars tied up in an inventory that doesn't even turn once per month.
6. Consider your implementation costs. We use our Dale Technology Cost Index or (DTCI) to help outline the costs associated with implementing a CAD/CAM system. First, you have to consider the Decision making process and Diligence; this may consist of travel time or other time away from your revenue-generating activities. Next is Trial: testing a new system and materials costs money in both time and errors. This step is followed by Cash or Capitalization, which again takes time and may include costs such as accounting or other consulting activities. Finally, the bulk of the expenses are in the Installation and Implementation. This can include everything from changes to your facility or utilities (gas, electric or plumbing), training, inefficiencies and wasted material, and dissatisfied customers because of an inability to deliver on time or within quality tolerances. Training your staff can be expensive, especially given the cost of the material blocks.
A general rule of thumb: you can expect your implementation cost in terms of time, energy and material usage to be about 15% of the cost of the system. So, for example, if you're purchasing a $100,000 machine, your implementation cost will be $15,000.
7. Cut down on implementation time by picking an understructure that works with a porcelain system with which you're comfortable. Today, most all-ceramic restorations are fabricated with fluorapatite, alumina or zirconia ceramic layering systems and over the last five years, many manufacturers have introduced new all-ceramic systems keyed to their existing conventional feldspathic systems. If you already have an all-ceramic layering system that is compatible with the CAD/CAM system(s) you're considering, this could reduce your learning curve and save you time and money. For example, if you're comfortable with an alumina porcelain system you already have in house, consider working with a CAD/CAM system that is alumina based.
8. Compare on-site vs. offsite manufacturing options. In the past, there were only a few scanner options that could successfully submit files electronically for offsite manufacture. But now, more manufacturers are selling stand-alone scanners in addition to complete systems, giving the laboratory the option of scanning in-house and then sending the data to a decentralized outsource center. This can be an attractive option as you'll have less training and less equipment to buy.
Also, consider that having the machinery in house leads to increased maintenance requirements and possible downtime.
9. Look at redundancy. Few things are more important to a laboratory than its product quality and on-time delivery to its customers. That's why keeping your machines running, and having backup for when they're down is of paramount importance. Contrary to what system manufacturers will tell you, our machines do "call in sick" more frequently than employees and their "insurance" [maintenance agreements] can be very expensive. Unlike employees, you can't cross train a machine so when one is down, another manufacturer's machine cannot "fill in" for it. Keep in mind that replacement parts and equipment for smaller machines are lighter and can be shipped to your laboratory next day to get you back up and running, while larger machines typically require remote diagnostics and travel to repair and can take several days or longer to get back online.
10. Consider outsourcing as an option. Outsourcing has grown tremendously in popularity since I started Dale Dental in 2000. Since then, the array of new technology has increased substantially and keeping up with all of it has become more challenging than ever before. Outsourcing high-tech products makes sense for three key reasons. One, it's a way to offer the broadest range and newest products to your customers. Two, it can be a segue to ultimately bringing the technology in-house. This is effective because outsourcing customers can validate the technology, build acceptance among their customer base and create necessary demand for profitability before making an investment in the system. And third, it's a valuable backup for when machines are down, an employee is out or there is a sudden spurt in demand that would otherwise tax the laboratory's ability to produce quality restorations on-time. Dave Lesh, president of Dale Dental, a Richardson, Texas laboratory that works exclusively with other laboratories, started purchasing CAD/CAM systems when he opened the business in January 2000. Today, the laboratory has six different CAD/CAM systems and has several more scheduled for delivery later this year.
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Photos in the spotlight
Dakota College at Bottineau will be launching a one-of-a-kind photography program this fall.
Clint Saunders said he plans to concentrate on all aspects of photography, including landscapes, photo journalism, commercial photography and portrait photography. Students will take 10 classes on photography. One class will focus on the ins and outs of running a photography studio and students will have to complete a business plan.
"At the end of the year, they'll be fully qualified to start a new career in photography," said Saunders.
Students who enroll in the program will be able to pursue either a one-year certificate program or a two-year associate degree in arts, said Saunders, a professional photographer who will head up the program.
"My goal for 14 years has been to teach photography full time," said Saunders. "I wanted to combine my passions."
He ran his own photography studio in North Dakota at one time. His work is included in a coffee table book featuring photos of the North Dakota landscape called "Obsessed with North Dakota." The book is available at book sellers and at smaller stores throughout North Dakota.
He has lived in Wyoming for the past four years and has taught college courses in an adjunct position, but is looking forward to beginning his first full-time faculty position at Dakota College at Bottineau.
Saunders earned a masters in fine arts from the Academy of Art University San Francisco. Aside from his passion for creating fine art images, he has also worked as a professional photographer for the past 14 years. His photos have won numerous local, national and international awards and been published internationally in magazines such as B&W Photo and COLOR Magazine. His work has also appeared in multiple coffee table books, magazines and area publications. Along with his publications, he has a growing national exhibition record including juried art shows, galleries, museums, private collections and purchased public art, according to his biography.
Saunders said there is a strong interest in the photography program, which will be the only one of its kind in North Dakota and only one of a handful offered in the U.S. Recruiters surveyed 1,600 prospective students and 264 of them expressed an interest in the photography program. The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education approved the program last month.
"I think it's an exciting program," said Saunders. "I think the kids are going to be very excited by it."
Saunders said there is also still a market for photographers, so graduates will be able to work in the field.
In North Dakota, professional photographers are often called upon to take senior graduation pictures as well as to do wedding and family portraits. Saunders said senior portraits are more popular in North Dakota than in Wyoming. When he was a photographer in North Dakota, he once did a 12-hour photo shoot for a senior portrait. Saunders also said commercial photography is still in demand.
Students in his class will have an opportunity to photograph the beautiful landscape around Bottineau and Lake Metigoshe.
"You can't beat that for landscape photography," said Saunders.
For more information about the program, contact Dakota College at Bottineau.


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Good article by Shaw.....sort of puts to rest the "guy was traded two times so something must be wrong with him" talk. The Braves obviously were still high on him.
Also, Cox gives some quick props to Michaels.
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Prospect Marte has golden opportunity
Monday, March 06, 2006
Bud Shaw
Plain Dealer Columnist
Winter Haven, Fla.- Bobby Cox saw Andy Marte early, even if he missed some of what came next.
The Braves longtime manager was there the day Marte tried out with Atlanta as a teenager. Cox did more than watch. He doubled as a first baseman while Marte took ground balls.
"They told me to throw it hard to first," Marte remembered Sunday before the Braves and Indians met in a spring-training game. "When I did a few times, he would just let it go past."
"I don't know," the 64-year-old Cox shrugged. "I must've been out of my mind."
Before the Indians traded for Marte in the Coco Crisp deal in January, they relied on Atlanta for insight into the young Dominican prospect. The Braves, who had signed Marte for $600,000 in 2000, were free to share and their information was fresh.
Less than two months earlier, Atlanta sent Marte to Boston for Edgar Renteria, filling a gaping hole created when shortstop Rafael Furcal signed with the Dodgers. The Braves considered Marte expendable because All-Star third baseman Chipper Jones restructured his contract and signed an extension.
"We had Chipper and everybody in baseball wanted Marte," Cox said. "You hate to have to lose a 20-year-old with stardom written all over him. He's close. If Chipper wasn't here, he'd be starting for us this season."
Marte had three brief stays with the Braves last year. In one game, he tripled off Dontrelle Willis for the only extra-base hit Atlanta managed in a complete-game shutout by the Florida left-hander.
Cox reluctantly sent Marte back to Class AAA Richmond, Va., a few days later because Atlanta needed an extra arm in the bullpen. Marte's big-league numbers - .140 with no home runs and four RBI in 57 at-bats - aren't what Cox remembers.
"He just missed a bunch of home runs," he said. "He'll have it all figured out in another year."
Marte's availability felt like an alignment of the planets for the Indians. Third base was a position of dire need in the farm system. Marte rated highly from every angle - the subjective opinion of scouts, the objective analysis such as his age-related performance, and his makeup. The Indians relied heavily on Atlanta in that last category.
The only downside had nothing to do with him. It was giving up Crisp. The attempted remedy is Jason Michaels, who came from Philadelphia for Arthur Rhodes.
"They gave up a good one there," Cox said. "But the guy they have in left field now . . . I'm glad he's in the American League. When we played Philadelphia, every time I looked up he was on base."
Replacing Crisp's production while grooming Marte is the best-case scenario for Shapiro's off-season of work. Marte struck out in one at-bat against Atlanta on Sunday. He has just one hit in seven at-bats this spring.
"The biggest thing for him is to get comfortable here," Shapiro said. "We have to convince him he doesn't have to prove anything to us. But that's probably going to take a while."
Marte says he spent the winter working on hitting the ball the other way. Indians manager Eric Wedge says Marte - like a lot of young hitters - can get "pull happy."
Marte has proven power, albeit at the minor-league level. He believes he learned enough in his cameos with Atlanta last year to prepare him for hitting in the majors. Defensively, he's already ready for prime time.
"I feel like I'm ready," he said Sunday. "I think I know how they are going to pitch me now. They showed me a lot inside and then pitched me away when I was up last year. I didn't see that in the minors. It's why it's called the big leagues."


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I've been missing. There's a story behind it. Here it is.
When you are responsible for the care of someone else, be they canine, equine or human, there are times when you inevitably fail them. If you are critical in your self-assessment of this care, you no doubt can find fault frequently.


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N.Y. Power Authority CEO Kessel Says New
Technologies Provide Opportunities For Public-Private
Partnerships for Advancing Clean Energy
Michael Saltzman
September 16, 2009
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NEW YORK—New York Power Authority (NYPA) President
and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel told an international
gathering this week that the statewide public power utility is
taking major steps to partner with clean energy companies to
diversify New York State's energy supplies for enhancing energy
security, growing the economy and combating climate-changing
greenhouse gas emissions.
"In the last few months, the New York Power
Authority has undertaken significant initiatives to expand the
state's supplies of clean and sustainable renewable power," Kessel
said. "This is in support of Governor Paterson's goal for 45
percent of the state's electricity needs to be met through clean
renewable energy and improved energy efficiency by the year 2015.
We're all working very hard to meet this critically important goal,
as provided for under the Governor's '45 by 15' plan."
Kessel was the keynote speaker Monday (Sept. 14) at
the U.S.-Israel Cleantech Conference at the New York Academy of
Sciences conference center in Lower Manhattan. The participants
included New York government, utility and industry officials, senior
representatives of the Government of Israel and some 14 Israeli
companies undertaking cutting-edge work in renewable energy. The
forum included remarks by Benjamin Ben-Eliezer, Israel's minister of
industry, trade and labor, who noted that such meetings help to
promote partnerships for developing clean energy.
NYPA and the New York Academy of Sciences
co-sponsored the first day of the three-day energy conference. The
participants shared information on innovative work in the U.S. and
Israel involving solar and wind power, "smart-grid" solutions,
energy efficiency and other clean energy technologies.
"We have to encourage the spread of renewable
energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels," Kessel said. "I
believe that New York State and Israel can promote thousands of
'green' clean jobs through investments in clean energy technologies.
It's about using energy to stimulate businesses, and addressing the
challenges that we face during this difficult economic time."
The Power Authority CEO cited the importance of
upgrading transmission infrastructure to integrate additional
amounts of clean, renewable energy. "Our energy infrastructure is
not as reliable or 'smart' as it should be for meeting the needs of
a 21st-century economy. We need to look at ways to reinforce it," he
said, noting that this includes modern control technologies that
improve the efficiency of the entire electric power system, and the
construction of new transmission.
Kessel noted that earlier this year, NYPA announced
an initiative to explore the development of an offshore wind project
in the Great Lakes. It also joined with other utilities in a
similar announcement regarding wind power development off the coast
of Long Island. And NYPA is working toward a public-private
partnership for the development of 100 megawatts (mw) of solar
photovoltaic (PV) capacity. The project would be the largest solar
power initiative in New York State.
Kessel invited Israeli businesses to enter into
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He said that energy efficiency is another major
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Under normal operation the cluster should be in a "stable" state and the configuration shouldn't change. If your application is using short lived connections or a lot of connections from the same machine you are constantly requesting the server to give you the current configuration of the server. These are HTTP streaming requests which ns_server isn't implementing very efficiently (slow to set up and requires a fair amount of resources in ns_server). As an example it takes 18 seconds to connect 1000 clients on the loop back interface on my quad-core AMD machine with 4 GB memory.
The idea is to use a local cache in the file system on the clients so that the clients don't talk to ns_server unless there is an actual change in the cluster topology.
Create instance
New instances is created by using lcb_create_compat with type set to LCB_CACHED_CONFIG:
lcb_create_compat(LCB_CACHED_CONFIG, &specific, &instance, io);
Specific is a new structure that looks like:
struct lcb_cached_config_st {
struct lcb_create_st createopt;
const char *cachefile;
const char *lockfile;
The cachefile is the path (relative or absolute) of the file containing the cache. If set to a non-null value the lockfile specifies the file to use to synchronize access update access to the the cachefile (we don't want all instances to try to upgrade the cache at the same time). If no lockfile is specified ".lock" is appended to cachefile.
Given that the cache is intended to be accessed from multiple processes at the same time the user is responsible for deleting the cachefile and the lockfile when it is no longer in use.
We need to extend the internal instance metadata that so that we know that if we get a "not my vbucket" response we know that we're in a "cached configuration" change and that we should use full bootstrap logic.
Updating the cache
To avoid a "burst" of clients updating the cache when the topology change the clients first try to create a lockfile. If that fails because of a file existence it the client will try to check the age of the lockfile (to work around stale locks). If the lockfile is older than 2secs it will go ahead and try to update the configuration anyway (and remove the lockfile when its done). In this situation you get a burst of connect attempts anyway.
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Skip to comments.Amerithrax experts debate FBI findings, insist Ivins was innocent
Posted on 11/30/2010 9:43:41 AM PST by EdLake
WASHINGTON -- The FBI may have closed its Amerithax case against Fort Detrick scientist Bruce Ivins nine months ago, but some experts are not willing to let the issue die quite so easily.
A group of about 25 scientists, professors, writers, terrorism experts and more convened Monday afternoon to discuss the particulars of the investigation and to debate who the real perpetrator may have been.
(Excerpt) Read more at fredericknewspost.com ...
"each speaker came from a different perspective and had different opinions on the real killer"
As expected, each speaker had his own theory, and the only reason they agree with each other is because if the FBI is right about Ivins, then every conspiracy theorist and True Believer must be wrong.
After the first part of the seminar, a co-worker of Bruce Ivins' stood up and answered questions. John Ezzell became the center of attention - and apparently some very hostile questioning. (There are reports that Ezzell suffered a heart attack after the meeting, an attack severe enough to require immediate surgery.)
The final paragraph of the article is as follows:
"Despite some strong opinions from the panelists and audience members, the seminar itself never drew any conclusions as to Ivins' guilt or who the real attacker could have been. When Van de Velde asked Ezzell if he thought Ivins could have done it, Ezzell responded with a hesitant "possibly yes." "
The suggestion by a co-worker of Ivins' that Ivins could have done it probably didn't go over very well in a crowd of people with other theories about the case.
I'm hoping that a recording of the meeting will be made available - particularly Dr. Ezzell's Q&A and the last scheduled part of the seminar, the part where some UCLA experts were supposed to review "the lessons learned" and the "broader implications" of what was said.
i believe that the Anthrax letters were in fact part of the Terrorist plot of 9-11. The first anthrax victim was a News Paper owner in Florida. Whose wife rented an apt to Atta and the other terrorist. Later they had a woman in New York mail the anthrax in New Jersey! She later died from the anthrax!
The FBI never revovered from the Reno Justice Department..
but I doubt it.
but I doubt it.
I know such an admission is against all known laws of the internet, but I have absolutely no opinion, theory, or idea who the anthrax mailer was.
Robert Stevens, the 63-year-old Globe tabloid photo editor was murdered. In addition, Tom Daschle was sent a non-lethal dose.
At the time, Senator Daschle was considered a leading contender for the 2004 Democrat Presidential nomination, along with Senator Hillary Clinton. And the Globe was and is hostile to the Clintons, both Bill and Hillary. Connection? Oh, and Barbara Olson, author of Hell To Pay, an unflattering biography of Hillary Clinton, died on American Airlines flight 77, the one that hit the Pentagon.
I've always heard that the Globe, which is owned by the same company as National Enquirer, is counted among "the friends of Bill".
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People, Ivins did it, the govt says so. Bunch of 'thraxers is what you are. )
Bruce Ivins didn't send the anthrax, but he did write all of Shakespaere's plays and a few of the sonnets.
And he launched a missile off the coast of San Diego a couple of weeks ago.
I don't think the FBI really believes Ivins was the mailer. They just needed a proper scape-goat with whom they could close their files.
They hounded the poor man to his death.
"The FBI never recovered from the Reno Justice Department.."
Neither did the ATF.
Shame on you!
Yea right! So has the FBI caught their man? No. Maybe he died in the plane crashes and the Newspaper owner in Florida was the first casualty! His wife did rent the apt to Atta and these dudes went to a pharmacist to get some medicine for their burned hands!
Reason No. 1 is the date of the first mailings: A Tuesday...EXACTLY one week after 9-11. Exactly 3 weeks later, Oct. 9th, again on a Tuesday, the second mailings took place.
Anyone who thinks these mailing were the result of, and not part of, the 9-11 attack is just ignoring "prep time".
But the first Anthrax revelation occurred on or about Oct 4th when the death of Stevens was announced so neither of those mailings had yet produced victims.
Now, I'm going to connect a couple of different dots than the FBI did.
His name is Malvo...one of the DC snipers who because of their pattern, I eventually nicknamed them "THE RUNNERS". These dudes eventually ran up and down the east coast when they were "hunting" but, there was a time in 2001 (Aug 13 for 39 days) when Malvo was attending school in Cypress Lake High School in Florida....at the same time that Stevens would have contracted Anthrax.
And it was on the day that Stevens death was announced as Anthrax, that Malvo left school and never returned.
"The Runners"...How perfect...Malvo takes a bus to Jersey and drops the letters in the box. Returns to school. Takes a bus to American Media and returns to school. Leaves school and takes a bus to Jersey again, then heads for Bellingham.
We KNOW that Atta was in Florida a few times...he's was running up and down the coast, too.
The FBI discounted more than one person and that makes absolutely, "0", no sense.
Being a mathematician, I'm always looking for patterns. The No. 2 is so basic to all this.
2 Planes to NY. 2 Planes to DC. 2 Letters to the Media. 2 Letters to Politicians.
So why did Malvo and Mohammed go on their killing spree?? They thought they were going to get paid for the anthrax scenario and it never happened.
So you believe this web site? Like fight the false rumors for Obama? I suppose you buy into their web site too!
September 19, 2001: Possible Hoax Anthrax Letter Received at Office of Florida Tabloid
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A bizarre love letter to Jennifer Lopez is received by The Sun, a tabloid newspaper with offices in Florida. The letter contains an empty can of chewing tobacco, a small detergent carton, a cigar tube with a cheap cigar, a cheap Star of David charm, and a folded handwritten letter to Jennifer Lopez with a pile of what looks like talcum powder in the middle of it. The writer describes his love for Lopez and asks her to marry him. The letter is handled both by Ernesto Blanco, who later contracts anthrax, and Bob Stevens, who later dies of anthrax. It is unknown what the return address was or what date it was postmarked, since its importance is only realized after it has been thrown away and people start getting sick. As a result, the FBI is never able to analyze it. [Newsweek, 10/8/2001; National Inquirer, 10/31/2001] However, others exposed to the letter, including Bobby Bender, the person who actually opens it, do not get sick later.
Steven Hatfill worked for SAIC, but he's probably not guilty anyway...anyone can make a mistake.
Does EdLake believe http://www.anthraxinvestigation.com/?
I'd be surprised if he didn't!
I don't I believe the anthrax attack was done by the 'terrorist that were killed on 9-11! Of course you can't get the FBI to believe the obvious! It took them almost 10 years to realize that the terrorist attack in 1993 was preceded the death of the Conservative Jewish guy in New York!
This is comparable to the Condit fiasco.
The J-Lo letter had nothing to do with the anthrax attacks. Click HERE for solid proof.
There was a "hidden message" in the letters sent to Brokaw and the NY Post. Ivins was observed throwing away the code books for the hidden message. Click HERE for details.
Ivins made two serious errors that got him caught. Click HERE for details.
Ivins tried numerous ways to cover up his crime. Click HERE for details.
I could go on and on.
Steven Hatfill was the victim of an attempted lynching by a bunch of conspiracy theorists, aided by the media.
It's all documented, step by step. Just click HERE.
Investigators knew almost immediately that it wasn't part of any al Qaeda plot.
The first thing they did was track what killed Bob Stevens, and that was even before they knew there were any letters.
Stevens was killed by the Ames strain of anthrax, which is a RARE strain controlled and distributed by USAMRIID to just a few laboratories - 14 other labs in the U.S. and 3 outside of the U.S. (Canada, Sweden and England).
Then it became a matter of figuring out what lab it came from. They eventually proved that it originated at USAMRIID in Ft. Detrick, Maryland, and they even identified the specific flask it came from - flask RMR-1029 which was created and controlled by Bruce Ivins.
There's just no reasonable way that any al Qaeda member could have gotten his hands on that specific flask - particularly since there are many many other strains of anthrax around, including some that are more deadly than the Ames strain.
And, as I stated in another post, they even caught Ivins throwing away the code books for the "hidden message" in the media letters.
Anyone who still thinks al Qaeda did it just isn't looking at the facts. That was a dead idea nine years ago.
If anything, the Anthrax was mailed to liberals to gin up support for the Patriot Act, etc.
Speaking of the beltway snipers. Why hasnt't AQ copied that MO? Two men effectively terrorized and shut down DC/NVA area.
No movie plot needed for the terrorist, just use guns to snipe people. Pretty, effective for AQ or any other Terror organization to do.
Who said anything about alqueda and anthrax??
And that strain was distributed all over the place....
Can you be specific about what parts in the report you find incorrect?
What do you see?
2 T's for every A is one pattern
Do you think it was John Ezzell with the "cavalier attitude" toward the December 2001 swabbing?
Where do you think the non-RMR-1029 animal challenge (Dugway-Spore replacements) went?
Sure woulda been nice if the fourth line had two A double-strokes, eh?
You posted this:
"I also believe the Anthrax scenario was part of the 9-11 scheme. A second front if you will."
Al Qaeda was responsible for the 9/11 "scheme." If the anthrax attacks were "a second front," that suggests al Qaeda was responsible for the anthrax attacks, too.
Are you a "truther"?
And that strain was distributed all over the place....
Actually, only 15 domestic labs and 3 foreign.
But I find it remarkable how many potential persons of interest there can be--amazing how many of potential financial motive, etc.
That's just plain preposterous. Where would clowns like that get the kind of anthrax in the letters? They'd kill themselves before they could do anything with such powders.
"Where do you think the non-RMR-1029 animal challenge (Dugway-Spore replacements) went?"
I have no idea what you are talking about.
On thing that you do not see in that pattern is that the A in the second line is in a misspelled word: PENACILIN.
Part of the coding technique is to leave an indicator like that to signal that there is a code hidden in the message. The misspelled word attracts attention, and the A is highlighted, which says highlighted letters mean something.
Agreed...though things like getting Cipro a few days before the things were mailed and authoring details on how an anthrax attack could be conducted doesn't look good for circumstances, and lying about his Army service (claiming to have been a Captain in the US Special Forces), forging a diploma, and working for SAIC doesn't look good for character.
It's all documented, step by step. Just click HERE.
Well, I didn't see all of it documented.
Pardon me for asking for the Readers Digest version, but do you conclude why Barbara Hatch Rosenberg initially went after Dr. Hatfill? Do you believe it was an honest but rigid mentality that concluded and fixated? Nicholas D. Kristof apologized--did she?
Don't forget the BTWC, though. Both Drs. Hatfill and Ivins were against it, I believe.
LOL... More like the FBI never recovered from J. Edgar Hoover...
It goes back to the Biological and Toxic Weapons Convention in July, where the U.S. government walked out because they didn't want inspections.
Then, the next thing that happens is that letters get mailed containing anthrax that was traced back to a U.S. Army facility at Ft. Detrick.
She contacted people she knew, and Hatfill's name came up. He had worked at Ft. Detrick, and he had been featured in some article about how bioweapons can be cooked up at home. They didn't say Hatfill was the culprit, they just said he was the "most likely" person to be the culprit.
There's more HERE.
This is my last message until tomorrow morning.
Nope...Not behind the attacks. All he had to do was put them in the mailbox.
Irvins has not been arrested and they have no proof he did this! I don't find anything Brokaw says is truth! He kinda like Obama!
I meant to say that I dont believe that Ivans did this! I believe the anthrax attack was done by the terrorist that were killed on 9-11! Of course you cant get the FBI to believe the obvious! It took them almost 10 years to realize that the terrorist attack in 1993 was preceded the death of the Conservative Jewish guy in New York!
I suspect that the anthrax attacks were part of the 9/11 attacks.
They were too close in time to 9/11 and I don't believe in coincidences.
If the Ames strain was in Canada or Sweden then it was in Russia and Iraq. Biologists ship each other bacterial strains all the time.
Also, Atta was seeking out crop dusters. If he was trying to get a crop duster he probably already had something to put in one, right?
I knew Bruce Ivins. I have absolutely no reason to believe that he was behind any of this—he was a nice, friendly man.
I've always thought that the FBI zeroed in on him for much the same reason they initially zeroed in on Steven Hatfill—they need a scapegoat. They don't like to spend years on a case and never find a suspect. And now that Ivins can no longer defend himself, it's perfect for them, they can close the case.
Agreed. But my point was "why Hatfill and not Ivins?"
She contacted people she knew, and Hatfill's name came up. He had worked at Ft. Detrick, and he had been featured in some article about how bioweapons can be cooked up at home.
So it looks like it was just that he was the first one to fit some assumptions and suspicions...and she stuck with it.
IIRC, she claimed never to have fingered him by name, yet she did claim at one point to have pushed the FBI.
What's she up to these days...any idea?
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