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Moody's Microblog Daily Digest 151229 - http://moodysmdd.blogspot.de/2015/12/151229.html yesterday's tweets as a single page
"Dilley earns £100,000 a year for working 2 to 3 days a week with government." - http://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2015/dec/30/storm-frank-further-flooding-gales-rain-batter-british-isles#block-5683b4b2e4b0629150aaf5ef gotta pay for those Caribbean hols
The man who talks to sperm whales - https://avauntmagazine.com/the-man-who-talks-to-sperm-whales "sperm whale boasts a brain five times the size of the human brain"; amazing
Bumbling would-be UK bomber asked Twitter followers for target suggestions - http://arstechnica.co.uk/tech-policy/2015/12/bumbling-would-be-uk-bomber-asked-twitter-followers-for-target-suggestions/ once again,
#crypto was
*not* a problem
One Of Congress's Biggest Defenders Of NSA Surveillance Suddenly Aghast That NSA May Have Spied On Him - https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20151230/07594433199/one-congresss-biggest-defenders-nsa-surveillance-suddenly-aghast-that-nsa-may-have-spied-him.shtml no, really?
Datenschutzbaustelle Europa 2016 - http://fm4.orf.at/stories/1765910/ important analysis of how
#EU will
undermine crypto & destroy privacy in 2016
Cops Sic Police Dog on 17-month-old Daughter of Man they Mistook for a Suspect - http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/horrifying-video-shows-cops-sic-k-9-infant-daughter-man-they-mistook-suspect "heart-wrenching screams of agony"
These Ain't Masterminds: Would Be Terrorist Crowdsourced Targets On Twitter Using 'Silent Bomber' Handle - https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20151230/07461033197/these-aint-masterminds-would-be-terrorist-crowdsourced-targets-twitter-using-silent-bomber-handle.shtml
Ian Murdoch's final tweets are here: http://pastebin.com/yk8bgru5 they describe something bad happening; much more clarity needed here...


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Sunday, 4 February 2007
Oh, thats smooth
The fine-tuning has yet to be done, but heres the jist of it:
* Drag and drop an Application file (a .desktop file) to any part of the bar (including another task/launcher).
* The launcher will now pop-up at the end of the bar. Ready for you to use it. To show that it is a launcher, it has a little upwards facing arrow at the bottom.
* Right clicking on the launcher gives you an option to remove it.
* Left clicking launches the program. The icon will bounce until the window opens, and suddenly the little arrow is gone, the launcher just like any other task on the bar.
* Right clicking now presents you with the normal window menu.
* Upon closing the application, the launcher will revert to its previous state, and the little arrow pops back to tell you its a launcher again!
A demo (click to go to download site):
Bear the usual in mind when watching the video (ie. jerkyness is not apparent in real-world use).
Now as this is new, here are a few facts/known issues:
* Your launchers data is automatically kept in a gconf uri list, but yuo cannot modify it outside the program (in the sense Awn will not read the modified code until it restarts, not that it will blow up your computer, I waiting for svn revision 88 to do that)
* ATM, the code that associates a launcher with a launched application works about 90% of the time, but some applications have a special way of spawning, which confuses Awn. A good example is Realplayer, which you will execute as 'realplayer' but will run as 'realplayer.bin'. If this occurs, you'll just get another task on the bar.
* ATM launched applications are connected to Awn, so if you exit Awn, say bye bye to the applications which you lauched using Awn (its a new idea I had to keep people using Awn).
Also, apart from lots of small fixes, I have added support for _NET_WM_ICON_GEOMETRY XProperty (thanks to Quinn of Beryl Project). This is basically what tells the window manager where the windows icon is on screen, so the WM can do its effects (such as Beryl's Magic Lamp effect). This should also allow some of the new Beryl plugins, like the live-thumbnailer, to work, although I need feedback on this.
A quick vid (click to go to download site):
Well, thats it for now, its 02:38, and i'm off to bed!
21 comments:
- Rob2687 said...
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- 4 February 2007 at 03:12
- Rob2687 said...
Hot stuff!
I was just going to ask you about the _NET_WM_ICON_GEOMETRY XProperty thing. Although I didn't know what it was called exactly. :P
- 4 February 2007 at 03:17
- Andres said...
hi, found a bug:
open firefox, right click a link and choose ¨Open in new window¨.
The created windows is not added in awd...
im using latest svn.
great project, keep up the good work. :D
- 4 February 2007 at 07:41
- ahoge said...
Woohooo! Man... considering the how fast launchers came out I'd say they are teh smart! Yea, there are some bugs(some relate rather to app authors or toolkits and not to Awn) but still...they work pretty well! And I realy <3 how they look (>'.')>
Big Thanks to Njpatel!
Here is how it look now :>
- 4 February 2007 at 08:01
- Neil J. Patel said...
Hi everyone,
Thanks for the compliements! They are very much appreciated!
@ Andres, thanks for pointing that out, its been fixed in SVN. Funny what a difference a if/else statement makes!
@ Rob, lol, I didn't know what it was either, just that I wanted those damn magic lamp effects to work!
@ al, thanks! glad you like it. I saw the screenshot on your blog...looks pretty sweet man!
If anyone is using the latest Beryl with the thumbnailer plugin, I'd love to see how that looks!
- 4 February 2007 at 10:39
- Rob2687 said...
There's not really too much to see.
It shows that little thumbnail when you mouse over the Window List. The thumbnail doesn't update/refresh when the window is minimized though.
- 4 February 2007 at 17:21
Always testing for AWN on Ubuntu Feisty Herd 3.
This is the error I receive when I try to compile from SVN:
checking for AWN... configure: error: Package requirements ( glib-2.0 gobject-2.0 gtk+-2.0 gdk-2.0 libwnck-1.0 gnome-desktop-2.0 libgnome-2.0 gnome-vfs-2.0 gconf-2.0 x11 xproto) were not met:
No package 'gnome-desktop-2.0' found
No package 'libgnome-2.0' found
No package 'gnome-vfs-2.0' found
Consider adjusting the PKG_CONFIG_PATH environment variable if you
installed software in a non-standard prefix.
Alternatively, you may set the environment variables AWN_CFLAGS
and AWN_LIBS to avoid the need to call pkg-config.
See the pkg-config man page for more details.
Any suggestion?
- 4 February 2007 at 17:50
Still me...Probably I've found the problem:
new version of libwnck under ubuntu feisty has got problems with svn code.
The only version shouldwork is 2.16.1-0ubuntu1!!!
- 4 February 2007 at 18:09
It seems libwnck, even previous version,doesn't work on ubuntu
- 4 February 2007 at 18:15
- Rob2687 said...
apt-get install libgnome-desktop-dev libgnome2-dev libgnome-vfs-dev
- 4 February 2007 at 18:23
- Treviño said...
Ubuntu deb packages from svn in my repo: http://3v1n0.tuxfamily.org/dists/edgy/3v1n0/
I plan to update them quite frequently ;)
- 5 February 2007 at 03:11
hi Neil...i just wanted to thank you for your fast and wonderful work.
I hope your work will continue to get better and better.
It's just a fresh air breath in the linux desktop world.
- 5 February 2007 at 15:35
- Jack Kerouac said...
This rocks so hard it's amazing.
A couple of items on the wish-list:
1. Ability to order icons without fiddling with gconf.
2. Auto-hide.
3. Ability to place the dock anywhere on the page (top-centre, top-right, bottom-centre, bottom-right, etc.).
4. Icon mouseover 'growth' or 'expansion' ala Mac dock.
Keep up the good work. Truly the best dock out there so far!
- 5 February 2007 at 18:06
This looks great... I'll have to compile SVN when I get a chance. Great work!
- 5 February 2007 at 20:32
OK.. I got a chance to compile it and I really like it. The only issue that I am having is that sometimes apps will not unminimize from AWN unless I right click and choose unminimize. I'd be interested to know if anyone else is having the same problem. I'm using ubuntu edgy+XGL+Beryl 1.99.2 (Haven't upgraded to lastest Beryl because of problems they have yet to fix)
- 5 February 2007 at 21:34
- Neil J. Patel said...
Hi Jbus,
I'm glad you like it!
Regarding the problem, I'll have a look at the code when I get a chance, I haven't run into this problem before, so could you please let me know which apps do this (so I can try and reproduce the error).
- 5 February 2007 at 21:40
Really sweet. Can't wait till this gets into the distros or even Gnome (3) itself :)
- 5 February 2007 at 22:47
- Rob2687 said...
That's if Apple doesn't unleash the apocalypse (lawyers) down on the project first.
- 5 February 2007 at 23:01
Hi! very good work!
if possible can you add autohide option please
- 6 February 2007 at 02:40
- Neil J. Patel said...
Hi all,
@anon : Thanks! I don't know whether or not it would get into GNOME...Awn is not really everyones cup of tea, is it?
@Rob : Lets not mention them for now, at least until Awn has more orignal features than OS X dock...lol, then we can argue back ;)
@netjack : Thanks! Autohide option is in the works!
- 6 February 2007 at 09:25
- Unknown said...
Same as Jbus.
I'm also having a problem with unminimizing. If i click on an icon to minimize, it will successfuly unminimize by clicking the same icon. however if i do anything within the window aside from minimizing it THEN minimize it, it will not unminimize. I must then right-click and select unminimize, or open something from the dock before unminimizing will work again. I've also noticed that this only occurs when all windows are minimized. if there is another window remaining on the desktop, then unminimizing doesn't seem to ever be a problem. the only significant changes that i can think could effect it that is that i changed the Nautilus preferences to not show the desktop so that the compiz utility can manage my wallpapers.
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Several diseases of the heart may be detected by echocardiography, including:
Echocardiography is utilized to diagnose cardiac problems, as well as guide heart surgery and complex cardiac catheterizations. Children's developed one of the first digital echocardiography laboratories in the world and remains a leader in the development of new technologies to optimize patient care. Our digital echocardiography laboratory makes it seamless for physicians throughout the region, country and world to instantly send Children's cardiologists echocardiograms for review 24/7 from any computer.
Children's offers many types of specialized echocardiography services, including transesophageal echocardiography.
Transesophageal echocardiography is also known as TEE, or heart scan with endoscopy. TEE uses a small probe guided into the esophagus while a child is sedated to closely evaluate the heart and blood vessels within the chest.
Echocardiography is a procedure used to assess the heart's function and structures through the use of sound waves. A transducer (similar to a microphone) sends out ultrasonic sound waves at a frequency too high to be heard. When the transducer is placed on the chest at certain locations and angles, the ultrasonic sound waves move through the skin and other body tissues to the heart tissues, where the waves echo off of the heart structures. The transducer picks up the reflected waves and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the echoes into an image of the heart walls and valves.
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) uses a probe with a transducer on the end that is guided through the throat and into the esophagus while your child is sedated. The TEE transducer works the same as the one used in a regular echocardiogram. However, a clearer image can be obtained, because the sound waves do not have to pass through skin, muscle, or bone tissue.
A TEE can utilize one, or more, of four special types of echocardiography:
This is the simplest type of echocardiography, and produces an image that is similar to a tracing rather than an actual picture of heart structures. M-mode echo is useful for measuring heart structures, such as the heart's pumping chambers, the size of the heart itself, and the thickness of the heart walls.
The Doppler technique is used to measure and assess the flow of blood through the heart's chambers and valves. The amount of blood pumped out with each beat is an indication of the heart's functioning. Also, Doppler can detect abnormal blood flow within the heart, which can indicate such problems as an opening between chambers of the heart, a problem with one or more of the heart's four valves, or a problem with the heart's walls.
Color Doppler is an enhanced form of Doppler echocardiography. With color Doppler, different colors are used to designate the direction of blood flow. This simplifies the interpretation of the Doppler technique.
This technique is used to see the actual structures and motion of the heart structures. A 2-D echo view appears cone-shaped on the monitor, and the real-time motion of the heart's structures can be observed. This enables the physician to see the various heart structures at work and evaluate them.
TEE is used to evaluate the internal heart structures and path of blood flow in congenital (present at birth) heart disease. TEE is also used during heart surgery to evaluate the effects of surgical intervention to the heart, such as repair of congenital heart disease.
When echo is indicated, but other circumstances (such as pulmonary disease) that may interfere with the ability to obtain adequate images are present, a TEE may be more appropriate. Further, certain conditions of the heart, such as mitral valve disease, blood clots or masses inside the heart, dissection (tear) of the lining of the aorta (the artery which carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body), and implanted prosthetic (artificial) heart valves may be better visualized and assessed with TEE than with regular echocardiograms.
Depending on the results of the TEE, additional tests or procedures may be scheduled to gather further diagnostic information.
Intracardiac echocardiography, a new form of echo, places a tiny echo probe on the end of a catheter. This catheter is put in the heart, giving the team pictures of the heart from the inside. Intracardiac echos are primarily used in cardiac catheterization.
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Routine transthoracic echocardiography is the most common test used in children, fetuses, and newborns to diagnose or rule out heart disease or to follow children already diagnosed with a heart problem.
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Strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups from 'Classic Snacks Made from Scratch'
I was rarely given Fruit Roll-Ups as a kid. Instead, my siblings and I were stuck with the healthier, thicker fruit leathers from the natural foods aisle. We often yearned for the pliable texture, bright color, and saccharine flavor of the decidedly fruit-less roll-ups in our friends lunch boxes. Now that I make my own food choices, I honestly prefer the more wholesome choice.
Luckily, Casey Barber's recipe for Strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups in Classic Snacks Made from Scratch bridges the divide. By starting with whole ripe strawberries, she guarantees that you'll end up with true berry flavor. But these roll-ups are not totally virtuous—there's plenty of sugar in these babies to keep them soft, chewy, and enviably sweet.
Why I picked this recipe: After missing out on these sticky sweets as a kid, I knew I needed to make my own.
What worked: All these needed were a few imprinted shapes to peel and stick all over the kitchen table, and they'd be a dead-ringer for the original.
What didn't: Pay close attention to the thickness of your jelly when spreading. If you can see through it, it's too thin and will turn to brittle in the oven. On that note, pay close attention to your oven temp as well. You won't want it to go any higher than 200°F or you'll risk over-cooking the fruit.
Suggested tweaks: If you've got a dehydrator (lucky you), these will be even easier to make. If not, I was able to hack my oven into going below 200°F by opening and closing the door. I found that a temperature wavering between 175 and 190 worked just fine here. Once you've got the technique down, it'd be easy to adapt the recipe to work with just about any jammy fruit. I'm thinking about a peach-blueberry combination come summertime.
Reprinted from Classic Snacks Made from Scratch: 70 Homemade Versions of Your Favorite Brand-Name Treats by Casey Barber. Copyright 2013. Published by Ulysses Press. All rights reserved. Available wherever books are sold.
- Yield:makes 12 (5x5-inch) rolls
- Active time: 30 minutes
- Total time:6 to 7 hours
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled
- 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
Cut the strawberries in half or quarters, depending on size, and mash roughly with a potato masher in a large bowl. You should have about 2 cups mashed berries. Stir in the sugar and lemon juice and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to break down the berries slightly. Stir once or twice while they sit to dissolve the sugar.
Pour the strawberries and their natural syrup into a blender and blend for 1 minute, until a smooth purée forms. Pour into a high-sided pan or Dutch oven (the wider the better, to help the liquid evaporate evenly) and bring to a low boil over medium heat.
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring often. Visual cues are your best friend when you're cooking fruit: the liquid will foam, then clarify as the bubbles slow and the purée thickens. At the final stage, the purée will be consistently thick and almost opaque, and it will "mound" slightly instead of immediately seeping back when pushed across the bottom of the pan with a spatula.
Preheat the oven to 175°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat liners.
Divide the cooked fruit between the baking sheet and use an offset or silicone spatula to spread evenly into as thin and wide a rectangle as possible. The jam should be no more than 1/8 inch thick but still as evenly opaque as you can manage; thinner, more translucent spots will harden into brittle.
Heat in the oven for 5 to 6 hours, or until the fruit feels slightly tacky but no longer sticky. The timing will depend on the humidity level; a rainy day makes for a longer set.
Transfer the parchment or Silpats to wire racks and cool completely then transfer the fruit leather to sheets of waxed paper large enough to leave overhang on all sides. Use kitchen shears to cut the fruit leather from each pan into 6 (5 by 5-inch) squares. Fold the extra waxed paper over the edges before rolling so they won't fuse. Store the Roll-Ups at room temperature in an airtight container for up a week.
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A Florida man told cops that his roommate could "possibly be the next mass killer we hear about in the media."
And that was reportedly 52-year-old Eric Dacosta's motive to shoot, kill, and dismember Paul Stephen Darmetko, 42.
According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, hunters found Darmetko's remains on Oct. 7. A few days later, the victim's mother reported him missing after Dacosta reportedly told her he hadn't seen Darmetko for about a week.
On Oct. 20, Dacosta, a Fort Lauderdale native, turned himself into the Broward County Sheriff's Office stating he knew something about the death of his roommate of five months.
The suspect allegedly told cops his roommate had become more violent in the five years he's known him. According to Dacosta, Darmetko had a mental illness that went undiagnosed, abused cocaine and unleashed violent verbal tirades, which included threats to him and his family.
Fed up with Darmetko's supposed violent demeanor, Dacosta allegedly shot his roommate in the back of the head after the victim reportedly threatened to kill him. The suspect then reportedly bagged the deceased's head and tightened it around the neck with a belt to stop the bleeding, the Sun-Sentinel reported.
Dacosta told cops he then dismembered the dead man's corpse in a bathtub, placed the body parts in plastic bags and threw them in a chest freezer. He later drove the remains to a wildlife park and dumped the remains in a canal, according to an arrest report.
The suspect told cops he wasn't in immediate danger and could have left the home he shared with Darmetko at any time. However, he claimed it was only a matter of time before his roommate killed him or someone else.
Dacosta was arrested and charged with premeditated murder. He's currently behind bars without bond.


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In his 70s and still appealing to a diverse crowd, Willie Nelson filled the Shell Sunday night, serenading almost 6,000 fans.
Willie Nelson, the 74-year-old Red Headed Stranger and country superstar, draws a wide-ranging crowd to his concerts. Twenty-somethings and younger fans respect that Nelson is older but can still sing, and with gusto; Boomers jive with his carefree demeanor and trademark braids and bandana; others admire his activist pursuits, such as the promotion of biodiesel fuel and the relaxation of federal marijuana laws. One thing unites these cohorts of Nelson fans: the cowboy hat, which was seen in every possible incarnation, color and shape at Nelson's performance at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center on Sunday night.
With a "howdy," bluegrass mandolinist Ricky Skaggs opened the concert for Nelson, priming the audience by asking, "Y'all ready for a little bluegrass music?"
Skaggs shared the stage with Kentucky Thunder, a band of six bluegrass virtuosos playing guitars, banjo, fiddle and double bass. Their 15-song set included ballads that emphasized Skaggs' vocals as well as fast-picking, fiddle-intensive instrumentals like "Bluegrass Breakdown."
Skaggs spoke about the importance of respecting one's musical roots, and he honored the bluegrass greats Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt.
"So many young bluegrass groups don't go all the way back, but you can't know where you're going if you don't know where you've been," said Skaggs. The band played recent songs as well, such as the 2004 surprise mainstream hit "Simple Life," which had garnered substantial airplay on country radio stations.
"They were playing a bluegrass tune, and they didn't even know it," said Skaggs. A gospel tune, "The Family Who Prays," rounded out the set.
As fan Jean Tuck of Penn Yan pointed out, "a lot of times, the opening act is just as good as the main attraction."
The stage lit up again with Nelson and backup musicians playing against the backdrop of a Texas flag, opening with hits "Whiskey River," "Still Is Still Moving to Me" and "Beer For My Horses." Some favorites, like "Crazy," came out early in the set; others, like "Georgia On My Mind," "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," "On the Road Again" and "Always On My Mind" were scattered throughout the show. Like Skaggs, Nelson offered a gospel tune, the hymn "I'll Fly Away."
The audience — between 5,800 and 6,000 fans were in attendance, crowding the Shell almost to capacity and filling the lawn under a nearly-full moon — didn't just clap, it yahoo'ed and yee-hawed as Nelson pumped his guitar-strumming arm in the air in time with the music.
Some, like Dev Nagel of York, Livingston County, were at their first Nelson concert; others, like Willie Nelson look-alike Pete Lang of Mendon and his fellow frequent concert-goers Sheila and Havah Storms of Ontario, Canada, had seen 20 to 30 Nelson concerts apiece.
Gary Green of Canandaigua knew exactly why Nelson's appeal endures: "He's old, and he still rocks," said the fan.


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Men's hockey wins game against No. 1 Penn State
Liberty University's men's division 1 hockey team knocked off No. 1 Penn State on Friday, 4-3, at Liberty's LaHaye Ice Center. Liberty was ranked No. 8 in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) going into the match.
The Icers came to Liberty with one loss on the season so far. The team will play next year in the NCAA division 1 level.
"A strong showing this weekend sets us up for a good second half of the year, leading up to the tournament in March," said head coach Kirk Handy. "It's a big confidence booster knowing we can beat the No. 1 team in the country."
He said Friday's win will likely boost Liberty in the ACHA rankings, due to release Dec. 16.
Liberty dropped its second game to Penn State on Saturday, 4-2.
"I thought our team played the two best games on back-to-back nights. That's our strongest showing for the season so far," Handy said. "We won one and played a very close second game. Our hope is it will move us up two spots for sure."
With a 15-6-3 record, Liberty is set to play its next game at Stony Brook on Jan. 7. The next home game is Jan. 27 against Oakland University.
Liberty's women's hockey team is also having a banner year, currently ranked No. 1 in the ACHA. Liberty's win against defending ACHA champion Michigan State and two wins against No. 2 ranked Robert Morris earlier this season helped boost the team to the top spot. Read a story on Liberty's high-powered offense on the ACHA website.
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The exterior of the Bliss Mobil unit is characterized by its solid box-like shape, twist-lock corner castings and detailed finish. On top of that, the exterior of the Bliss Mobil is very robust and it also features some smart solutions such as solar powered ventilation and the very well thought out connection box.
All exterior materials and features are thoroughly tested to ensure the resistance of the unit to virtually all weather and climate conditions.
Transporting a 10-ton vehicle around the world can be a challenging and costly operation, if it's possible at all. The 13 foot unit has outer dimensions that fit into a standard 20 foot freight container.Read more
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Since 2010, 'Energy Drinks Europe' (EDE) is looking into the interests of European energy drink producers including large, medium and small sized companies. EDE's objective is to take their commitment as individual companies forward, extend their leadership to the industry and engage in open dialogue with public stakeholders.
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holdings have undergone some major changes in the third quarter, according to the company's latest 13F filing.
Not only did Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) sell more than $750 million in two American giants, they initiated four new holdings and eliminated three positions entirely. Overall, Berkshire's reported portfolio, which only includes long positions, increased to $75.3 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up from $74.3 billion the previous quarter.
While some think Buffett is taking profits where he can, others think he is building up a stockpile of cash for a major move.
"Buffett may be selling the consumer stocks to provide more funds to his deputies while reserving money for a large acquisition," David Kass, a professor at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, told Bloomberg News.
"He may be really wanting to keep that aside for his big elephant," said Kass, who is referring to Buffett's quote in a letter to shareholders last year where the 82-year-old investing legend stated, "Our elephant gun has been reloaded, and my trigger finger is itchy."
Only Buffett and Berkshire's new portfolio managers, Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, truly know why they made their latest moves, and so without further speculation, here they are.
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She is falling. The bottom has dropped out, and she is hurtling towards oblivion. There is nothing to grab onto, nothing to save her, she is falling.
The phone has fallen out of her hand. It lies on the floor of the van. She stares at it. She looks up to see her mother and sister turned around from the front of the vehicle. She can see their mouths moving, but she has forgotten how to hear. She has forgotten how to breathe.
She looks out the windows of the car and sees people in the yards of this pretty development. Mowing lawns, setting up sprinklers, walking dogs. How are these people still moving?
She realizes she has stopped breathing. She has started to shake. She hears something, finally. The voice, it is her husband. It is coming from the phone on the floor. He is shrieking obscenities, screaming for her to answer him.
"What is this? What did you do? What am I looking at?" He is sobbing, making guttural noises.
Her sister takes the phone and speaks calmly, "We are coming home now. What happened? What is going on?"
"Your sister is a whore." He screams, "Ask your sister, she's a fucking whore."
And then there is silence again.
Her mother has pulled the van over. Turned around in the seat to look at her. Eyes searching, questioning, bewildered.
"I was having an affair," she whispers, barely audible.
"What? With who? When? How?" The questions come at her rapid fire. She is shaking and quiet.
The shaking becomes more violent and she begins to lose her grip on reality. She is moaning and sobbing, rocking back and forth, "My babies. He's going to take my babies."
With this, her mother snaps into action and calls her to attention.
"You need to speak to me. What happened? Tell me now." Her mother's authoritative tone grabs her attention just as it did in childhood.
"It was an e-mail relationship, with a guy from college. It started on Facebook." She doesn't say the name but she doesn't have to. Both her mother and sister know immediately who it is.
"Did you act on this relationship?" her mother inquires, trying not to say the word sex.
"No. But there were pictures and graphic emails." And he saw them all. Oh my God. He saw them all. How is this happening?
She begins to unravel again. The momentary calm is gone, and she borders on hysteria. She screams that she needs a cigarette, although no one in the car smokes. Her mother once again snaps her back to attention with her tone.
"We need a plan of action. First of all, where are the kids? "
She looks at the clock, 8:45pm. They are in bed, exhausted from a long weekend. It is a Sunday night. Having just spent the weekend in New Jersey and then all day swimming, they were tucked in by 7:30pm.
"They are sleeping," she says.
"Okay. You need to talk to him," her mother says, always the problem solver, the trouble shooter. There is nothing that she can't fix. With a glue gun and heartfelt apology, this would be right as rain in no time.
Her mother and sister discuss quietly how they plan to handle the situation. Her husband said he wants her out. He wants her to get her shit and leave.
The focus of their discussion has shifted. The focus of concern is the children. "…don't want to wake them…" "…I can stay with her…" "…she can stay at my house…"
She has three children. They have three children, six, four and two. Her babies.
She shoves their faces out of her head, too painful to think about right now. Her heart might explode.
She can only think about the leather stitching on the seat in front of hers in the van. She wants to die. She wants to stop existing. She wants to disappear.
She can't say these things in front of her mother and sister because they will take them seriously, as if she might actually commit suicide. Would she? She guesses that this feeling is why people take that step. She couldn't do that, wouldn't do that.
Wouldn't mind if something killed her but wouldn't take it into her own hands. That would just add insult to injury.
She will have to face this like a grown up.
She is just starting to breathe again when they pull into the driveway of her house.
The violent shaking begins again. They walk in the door. She is flanked by her mother and sister.
This situation is awkward and humiliating for everyone.
He is sitting at the table and has the laptop open.
When he sees her mother and sister, there is a slight change, almost imperceptible to anyone but her. He softens and there is sadness behind his immediate rage.
He demands that she log back into the e-mail account. While in the thick of the initial incident, she had changed her password to lock him out of the account.
"Show them. Show them what you did." He is shaking, too, she can see.
"Facebook. That fucking Facebook," he repeats, over and over. "How could I be so stupid? So fucking stupid?"
When her mother and sister finally leave, sad and scared, the house is quiet. The home that they built together.
She looks at him. She waits. He can't look at her. After an interminable silence, he says, "Why?"
The question hangs in the air. Unanswerable. Inexcusable. Unbelievable.
Mentioned in 20% of all divorce cases according to a survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), it seems that Facebook is certainly adding fuel to the fire.
In some cases, Facebook is used as way to collect evidence in an already heated battle. In other cases, like mine, Facebook is merely the gateway. The Devil's playground. The Garden of Eden. The place where a woman feeling stifled by the boredom of being a middleclass wife and mother goes to find some excitement.
It all started so innocently. A simple, "Hey there! Long time, no see! You look great!" It moved into a daily communication. Simple stuff, "your kids are so cute," "your new deck looks great." Then there is the shift, so slight, almost unnoticeable, "Remember the time…" and then you are in, involved. You are thinking of another person right there in the middle of your perfect, amazing life.
It slides so naturally away from the "social network" to a more private exchange, e-mail. And then the phone calls begin. The text messages.
It's all so easy, nobody is getting hurt. It's not "real." It's all digital. Nothing "bad" is happening, just two old friends talking, and then there is the proposal, the mention of "what if…," the innocent lunch meeting. In the moment there are choices to be made.
I made my choice. I chose not to go to a hotel. I chose not to take that final step. But, in the end, it didn't really matter. I was already there. I had already put myself in the situation. I made it real.
And I had to answer the question. Why?
One year ago, my world fell apart.
One year ago, I almost lost everything.
But I didn't.
We survived.
I followed an angel down through the gates; I can only thank God it was not too late.
I found my place. I can only thank God it was not too late.


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From the airport or central bus station take a registered taxi cab to Copacabana Beach. A good landmark point for the driver is Posto 5 as welll as Rua Sá Ferreira in Copacabana. The hostel is on Rua Saint Roman, house number 20. The street, Rua Saint Roman, is located off Rua Sá Ferreira, which sits in between the main streets of Copacabana beach, Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana and Rua Raul Pompeia
In regard to getting here, we only offer transfers from Pura Vida to GIG (International Airport), SDU (National Airport), and Novo Rio (Central Bus Station). We do not offer transfers to Pura Vida Hostel.
Below we have listed other ways of getting here:
PREMIUM AUTOBUS 2018: You can hop on this bus (you can keep your luggage with you if you are not carrying too much or you can store in the bus luggage space. You will pay the bus driver R$13-$15 as you enter the bus (be sure you have some Brasilian Reals with you but don't exchange all your money at the airport because it is very expensive). Tell the bus driver you want to go to Posto Cinco Copbacabana. When you are on the bus (probably about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic) just enjoy seeing Rio. You will know when you are in Copacabana as the bus route is along the beach and you will see the famous black and white boardwalk. From Posto Cinco, walk away from the ocean along Rua Sá Ferreira. You will see some Pura Vida signage just above the street signs just as soon as you walk across the main street in Copacanbana, Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana. Stay on Rua Sá Ferreira, after one block and a half you will come to the street Rua Saint Roman. Walk up the hill about 30 seconds and we are the huge house, number 20, on the right.
TAXI: When you get to the airport or central bus station, go to the nearest exit and just ask security or an airport employee where the taxi stands are. There are usually a bunch of taxi companies right next to each other in these little cubicles. Go to the taxi stands and they usually have the prices listed for Copacabana. The prices will be between R$75-R$100 (you will have to pay this in cash and you can tip the cab driver like R$5-R$10 if you would like). You will get a receipt and then you will go out and head for the taxi line. You can show the driver the address for Pura Vida Hostel and the landmark or point of reference is Posto Cinco Copacabana.
METRO: Make sure you are heading south, the direction of Zona Sul. Exit at the General Osario metro station and be sure to follow signage towards Rua Sá Ferreira. Be sure to get out on Rua Sá Ferreira and head towards Lifeguard Tower 5 (Posto Cinco) in Copacabana. Before you hit Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, take a left on Rua Saint Roman. Walk up the hill about 30 seconds and we are the huge house, number 20, on the right.
Address of the Hostel:
Pura Vida Hostel
Rua Saint Roman, 20
There is a buzzer on the sidewall (higher up) next to the door, just press the button and the receptionist will open the door for you. For check-in you will need a picture ID, payment of the remaining balance (we take cash or credit card), and a R$20 deposit (which is returned to you upon check-out).


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Next time you're out and about, take a moment to notice how many people around you are wearing technology-enabled accessories. While not yet ubiquitous, wearable technology is making its way into our lives as an everyday part of our wardrobes−and for people with vision loss, such emerging technologies are providing unprecedented access to information about the world around them.
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How to Find Tutors Online in Pacific Palisades, CA
Hiring a private tutor in Pacific Palisades, CA can make a world of difference in a student's academic performance, whether they are just about to start elementary school, or graduating from college. Tutors help students get the one-on-one attention schools usually cannot provide, ensuring students remain accountable for their work and helping them overcome barriers to success.
Many students turn to their schools, local businesses, and experts within the community for tutoring services. Some also work with tutors online who either freelance on their own or work for larger companies.
But how do students find tutors online? Why do some students prefer this to working with tutors in person? And is an online option right for you?
When Online Tutoring is Right for You
Before delving into where, how, and where to find online tutors in Pacific Palisades, CA, students, and their parents should first decide if online tutors are right for them. Though most people can buy and learn the tools to take advantage of online tutors, not everyone finds it effective to learn in this way.
When the Course is Compatible
Not every course is compatible with online or virtual learning. Some courses may require the teacher to demonstrate certain processes, which may work best if the teacher is present.
In fact, some courses are downright dangerous for students to attempt without the presence of a teacher. Usually, any course that requires the mixing of chemicals, the use of fire, or the use of sharp or heavy tools, would be better off taught in person.
When You are a Visual or Auditory Learner
Even when the course is compatible, if the person does not learn primarily by seeing and listening, then spending the extra money on tutoring might not be worth it. Visual learners can typically learn by watching the online tutor's screen as they work a math problem, plot a graph, or turn words into infographics. They may also learn more easily by reading than other students.
People who learn by listening typically grasp a concept easiest by listening to someone explain it to them. These are the students who are more likely to remember what was said in class three weeks ago, than what they read in the textbook the night before.
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There is a reason many people still prefer writing notes and reading hardcover books over typing notes and reading eBooks: not everyone enjoys staring at a screen. If this is you, then online tutors may prove ineffective.
On the other hand, for students who are used to completing courses online, and who spend a lot of time watching videos or bouncing across social media platforms, this form of learning is easy and even preferred.
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Some people learn and work best alone, while other people require group support. People who study for exams in large study groups, and who learn best in the classroom, may have a difficult time keeping up with online tutors.
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Once you have decided that online tutors can provide the results you need, the next step is trying to figure out where to find tutors online. In fact, even if you decide not to learn virtually, you can still use internet services to find a tutor in your area. Here are some recommendations of where to look online.
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Schools often provide tutor services, which they may list and advertise on their website. For students already enrolled in a school, the best place to start searching is on that school's website. Schools do not usually allow the general public to take advantage of tutor services, but it does not hurt to ask.
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Featured by big media brands like TIME, USA Today, CBS, and Fox, Varsity Tutors provides comprehensive teaching from award-winning tutors around America. Parents and students can log onto the website and immediately begin to browse profiles of tutors in the area.
The website also helps students find a match with tutors that best suit their needs. Tutors can work with students online, in their homes, at a library, or anywhere else convenient to both parties. Varsity works with elementary students all the way up to grad school.
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Associated with well-known colleges like Purdue University, Caltech, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and East Tennessee State University, Tutor Matching service pairs students with professionally trained tutors. This website specializes in working with college students, usually attending partner colleges.
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Now that you know some great places to find tutors online, how do you choose one? Many websites will help students choose the right tutor based on their needs and learning style, but not always. Freelance tutors and less expensive websites may leave the choice up to the student or parents, so here are some qualities of a great tutor to help with your decision.
To ensure tutors are skilled in their area, students and parents should look for certified tutors. Tutors may receive certifications from the state, or from a university. When tutors are certified, they usually mention this in their bio, or the site may award them a badge to distinguish them from other tutors.
High Level of Expertise
Tutors are more often hired for their high level of expertise than just their knack for teaching. There is good reason for this, so students and teachers should pay close attention to the work experience and educational qualifications of tutors in the areas they teach.
For instance, a college student majoring in STEM subjects with straight-A grades in math usually benefits a struggling math student more, than a professor with a Ph.D. in education.
This is especially important if the tutoring takes place online. Just as some people do not translate their personalities and ideas well on social media or over the phone, tutors may struggle with getting ideas across online if they are not tech-savvy or don't spend a lot of time using telecommunications.
Even for offline tutoring, tech-savvy tutors can help make the process more fun by using technology to create memorable graphs, structure electronic tests, and provide interactive learning opportunities on a tablet or computer.
Even certified tutors with high levels of expertise and tech-savvy skills can be impatient. Yet, patience is one of the most important determinants of success in tutoring. Some students catch on quickly and need very little patience. However, most students who seek out tutors require assistance with grasping difficult concepts and need the patience of the tutor when they lag behind.
Positive tutors do not instill students with false hope. Instead, they inspire students to do better by reminding them that many have faced worse and triumphed. These tutors praise their students' victories, however small, and motivate them to keep trying and work hard.
Students need to find tutors who listen closely before making any suggestions or working to resolve issues. Students work with tutors for different reasons, have different goals, and suffer from different shortcomings.
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A significant number of tutors work in other fields and only tutor part-time. However, tutors should make themselves available for pressing questions students may have and need addressed as soon as possible.
Tutors who do not provide opportunities for students to reach them outside of sessions, at least by email, may not be as committed to a student's growth and progress as others.
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Whether online or off the cost of tutors varies significantly. Some students and teachers tutor for free, especially college students in education, who are looking to gain as much experience as possible.
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• In the October 19 news story "Casteen's green: Ponying up $500,000 for employees' children," Bruce Egan was misidentified. In fact, he's the associate director of the ITS Response Center, the campus' technical help desk at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• In the October 19 "On the Block" column, "Nortonsville: It makes a village," the 2005 tax assessment included only one of three parcels that constitute the property. Including a second Albemarle parcel in Albemarle and a parcel in Greene, the total assessment is $173,400.


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I might do a little series of T-shirts for the Euro peeps... what ya say ?
what I might do is making the t-shirts on demand... so theres no bad surprises and no waiste of money... I just guess it 'll take a little longer to be done and shipped compare to regular t-shirt store...
I'll still have to find a good supplier here in France...
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There can't be that many people watching ESPNU at 3:17AM, but on Saturday there was at least one, and he got a little surprise while hunting for a late-night sports fix (very NSFW).
An insomniac Deadspin reader was flipping through the channels in his south Texas abode early Saturday morning (or late Friday night, if you prefer) when this not-unpleasing-to-the-eye image gave him pause. Thankfully, for the good of humanity, he had a camera handy. Either Time Warner Cable is having trouble keeping the porn out of their non-porn feeds or an ESPNU employee was making a strong statement about Duke basketball.
Interestingly, the same thing happened last Sunday in Waco, where Time Warner Cable customers watching a PBS telethon were surprised by a 5-second switch from PBS to pubis. It was probably the most action those viewers had gotten in years. Between that and the infamous Super Bowl Porn incident earlier this year, we're looking at a possible porno pandemic. Let's keep our fingers crossed.


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Philly Sketchfest has released a few videos from the 2012 Dirtiest Sketch in Philadelphia Competition. Below you can see the winning entry from High Dramma as well as The Feeko Brothers' entry and Animosity Pierre's contribution to the evening. You might not want to watch these at work, or if you're eating, or squeamish. After all, it is a competition about who can get the filthiest.
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Nous commençons avec Stephany Laperriere qui nous emporte à l'UQAM pour un table-ronde sur la projet de loi C-10 presentée par la ligue des droits et libertes. The Omnibus crime bill will have a major effect on judges, lawyers and the relationship between society and incarcerated persons. [Note – since this broadcast, the bill has passed through the Senate and has received Royal Assent. You may review Bill C-10 here.]
Next, we sit down with Ellen Schlesinger on Women in the Legal Profession and why women so often leave the field. LegalEase then transitions into a broad conversation on the subject of mental health and the practice of law.
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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas pitcher Trey Killian will not participate in the first six games of the season after an NCAA violation that dated back to high school.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas pitcher Trey Killian will not participate in the first six games of the season after an NCAA violation that dated back to high school.
The Razorbacks announced Wednesday that Killian would be "withheld" from competition because of what it described as an "impermissible interaction" that occurred before his arrival at Arkansas. The Mountain Home native will not be available for the season-opening series against Appalachian State or the three-game series against Eastern Illinois.
He will be eligible to make his season debut against South Alabama on Feb. 28.
"We finally had a ruling (Wednesday) and it's unfortunate that, basically, what has gone on there is something that happened three years ago," Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said. "When he was being — I guess you could call it — semi-advised by advisor agents on what you can and can't do. That's come out. It's something we had to address and we did and appreciate the NCAA moving on it quickly so now we know he won't pitch the first two weekends and he'll be good to go after that."
Van Horn and Arkansas did not disclose the exact violation. A spokesperson confirmed it did not involve the Razorbacks.
Van Horn reiterated it was in regard to an advisor/agent when Killian was playing at Mountain Home High.
"I really can't say a whole lot more than that," Van Horn said. "It's a big thing, but it's a little thing. I mean, it's just something that … 'Oh, it's OK to do that.' But it wasn't. So we did what we needed to do. It's unfortunate for our team. It's unfortunate for him that it even happened. He's not a bad kid. It just happened."
Killian, a sophomore, was not available for comment Wednesday.
Arkansas said the matter has been resolved with the NCAA and that the program supports Killian and is looking forward "to his return to the field."
Killian went 3-3 with a 3.19 earned run average in 16 appearances, including five starts, as a freshman. He is expected to help an Arkansas pitching staff that is short on experience when he returns from his six-game suspension.
"I think he's dealing with it good," Arkansas pitcher Jalen Beeks said. "He's pretty level-headed. Not too high, not too low. He's taking it well. He had a talk with the team. Everybody is supporting him on the team. So I think it's going to be fine."
Rotation Set
Van Horn announced his starting rotation for the Appalachian State series.
Left-hander Jalen Beeks will start Friday, while right-hander Chris Oliver will take the mound Saturday. Freshman Alex Phillips will make his Arkansas debut Sunday.
The three pitchers have combined for one start in their Arkansas careers.
"We're inexperienced, but I think there's a lot of opportunity there," said Beeks, who made a team-high 29 appearances out of the bullpen in 2013. "You don't know really what's going to happen. It's a wild card. So I'm excited to see what happens."


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Lance's computer problem last week, which may have been caused by malware, is a reminder that we are more at risk via our computers than most of us think, and that the cost to the unwary can be staggering. Edward Lucas's book, written for lay readers who don't know how computers and cell phones work and don't want to know, is a comprehensive overview of the hazards to each of us and to the nation, and what if anything can be done to keep us safe.
For example, a cell phone can be extremely vulnerable to hacks in ways you probably can't imagine - I certainly didn't. Lucas writes, "It can be a way of infecting any computer you are close to. It does not even matter if you switch off your phone, so long as you do not remove the battery." But not all cell phones are equal. iPhones are the most secure, since only apps already approved by Apple can be installed in them; phones using the Android system are designed to accept apps written by just about anyone, and are something like leaving the front door unlocked or the keys in the car.
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'Cyberphobia', by Edward Lucas
Review by Gina Chon
No one — not governments, companies or the average person with a credit card — is safe from cyber attacks . And in the past year the breaches appear to have grown more frequent and more sophisticated. The problem is so big and so complex that it is hard for even the sharpest cyber experts to get their head around it.
In Cyberphobia Edward Lucas, a senior editor at the Economist, breaks down this scary picture into easily digested chapters. For a non-techie trying to understand this relatively new world, he provides an overview of the threats we face — and what can, and cannot, be done.
An ordinary fictional couple named Chip and Pin Hakhett (get it?) are used to illustrate everyday cyber threats. These include phishing campaigns — fake emails to get a recipient to click a link or download an attachment that installs malware, or malicious software. He notes how Chip and Pin take greater precautions in the real world than in cyber space, even though the latter could produce more devastating effects. Once a hacker is in your system, it is fairly easy for them to move around and gather other information, amplifying the attack.
Lucas also provides an eye-opening look at how easy it is for attackers to gather intel using only data publicly available on Facebook, LinkedIn or other resources. Many "free" sites sell users' data to advertisers and others — which means a hacker does not have to work that hard to fashion a phishing email that looks like it is from someone Chip or Pin knows.
"A central point of this book is that the fictional Hakhetts, and millions of their real-life counterparts, are getting a poor deal," Lucas writes. "In exchange for giving up a greater amount of detail of our lives, we are not getting things that would make us safer."
The book is best for cyber novices. Lucas goes through basics such as botnets and denial of service attacks, slowing the pace for readers already familiar with them. But, whether you are an IT whiz or a technophobe, there is one issue he is right to highlight: there are simple things people can do to protect themselves — but they do not, because doing so is dull.
Chip, for example, declines to install "patches" to plug gaps in the software; it is a scenario to which many of us can relate. "Sometimes his elderly computer cannot install them, and sits there frozen, with a message telling him to wait," writes Lucas. "So he ignores them all: he has a business to run . . . Yet unpatched (out-of-date) software is a gift for attackers."
Lucas suggests simpler safety measures, such as using search engines other than Google. He points to government-issued electronic IDs issued by Estonia, which are used for online banking. This, he acknowledges, would be hard to transfer to a much larger country such as the US — yet it provides insight into how different countries are dealing with the cyber world.
The narrative would benefit from more first-person interviews and additional details of some of the attacks he describes using primary sources. For example, Lucas cites the GameOver Zeus botnet, which infected up to 1 million computers and resulted in financial losses of more than $100 million, according to the US justice department. In 2014, a 14-count indictment against alleged Zeus administrator Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev was unsealed. The documents released by the authorities provide fascinating clues of how the scheme was conducted.
"On multiple occasions the operators of GOZ specifically targeted US hospitals due to their large payroll payments," an FBI agent said in a declaration that was part of the Zeus case. "The operators would change the payroll beneficiaries from legitimate hospital employees, such as doctors and nurses, to 'money mules'. These co-opted transactions have been for substantial amounts; the stolen hospital payrolls were typically in the hundreds of thousands of dollars."
Readers in search of a deeper dive on a particular topic might want to explore books such as Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know by PW Singer and Allan Friedman. But if you are looking for an introduction to cyber attacks, and why it is so difficult to stop them, Cyberphobia is a useful place to start.
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Many thanks, John - and very interesting. Looks like we are all vulnerable. Get one fix to protect us and the hackers figure out and it goes in circles.
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The upcoming summer Olympic Games in Beijing have already sparked much controversy in regards to issues such as air quality, class issues, the oppression of Tibet, and China's refusal to take a stand against the atrocities in Darfur. Now, it looks like software piracy is being added to the list. Some of the games on the Olympics' official web site appear to have been blatantly copied from some independent game developers here in the US.
Developer Cadin Batrack first brought this issue into the public eye when he wrote about how the "Online Games" section of the Olympics web site featured a Flash game which had a number of uncanny resemblances to his own title, Snow Day. According to Batrack, the Olympics' game, Fuwa Fight the Winter Clouds, looks like someone downloaded and decompiled the SWF file from his site, swapped out some of the graphics, and then published it as their own game. Since this information was unveiled, Fuwa Fight the Winter Clouds has been removed, but it appears as if a couple of other games might also be copies.
"Two of the other games on the Olympic site are obvious rip-offs of Ferry Halim's Orisinal games," Batrack wrote. "Compare Obstacle Race on the Olympic site with Ferry's adorable Arctic Blue, and Leap and Leap, a clumsy copy of Winter Bells. I can't really tell if these are clones or reskinned versions of Ferry's files, but those stars in Leap and Leap look pretty damn similar to me."
After looking at these other titles (both the originals and the supposed clones), it's hard not to reach the same conclusion. These games still remain in the Online Games area, and Ferry hasn't returned Ars Technica's requests for comment.
"I sent off a letter to [officials in Beijing] this weekend about the whole thing. I haven't heard anything back yet," Batrack told Ars. The only response he's seen has been the removal of Fuwa Fight the Winter Clouds. He also that he's still awaiting a reply to his e-mails sent to Ferry.
This story isn't without its share of irony. First of all, the International Olympic Committee guards its trademarks and intellectual property vigilantly. Ars Managing Editor Eric Bangeman recalls that, back in 1983, his high school (Gateway High School in Aurora, Colorado) was forced to remove all Olympic ring imagery from school grounds. This included a freshly-painted logo on the basketball court and a newly-erected sign in front of the school welcoming people to Gateway High School, "Home of the Olympians." (The school logo was subsequently changed to a torch and wreath.)
On top of the IOC's vigilance, the Beijing Olympic Committee have a stern warning on its site to deter anyone from stealing any of the IP posted therein (with fines up to $7,000 or five times the "illegal income" generated by the theft), but the site was developed by Sohu. Sohu is currently being sued for allegedly promoting online piracy (by providing links to illegal file-sharing web sites), but has also complained that Google had stolen some of their software. While Google removed the portions of the software Sohu cited, it has never been revealed if they ever issued an apology or a check to Sohu.
Ultimately, this is a rather unsettling situation—if not unsurprising, given China's historically lax attitude towards piracy—especially since this particular occurrence doesn't appear to be an isolated incident. Based on the removal of the first offending game, someone is going to have to evaluate the other titles left on the site to determine how many others suffer from the same issue. It's also a black mark for both the organizers of the Beijing games and the IOC.


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I started writing a comment on the highly thought-provoking guest post by Anna-Lena Dubé Fuller, 'Women in the Media – Not' and Motherhood v Careers, but it began to balloon, veer, swoop, and all sorts of other alarming things, so I decided to make it a post all of its own.
The discussion in the comments on Anna-Lena's post is riveting and wide-ranging, as debates about parenthood and paid work tend to be. To tell the truth, I have a habit of shying away from such debates, because the emotions they evoke in me are fairly raw.
But what the hell, she said defiantly!
Here's my experience:
I have a permanent, public-sector job, from which I'm currently on my second career break. I've done the work/parenting balance various ways since my two children arrived. At first, I went back to work full-time, then cut to four days, then took a one-year break. When I went back after that, it was half time, and when my second baby was born I took the career break I'm on now.
(Where is the father? I confess we fit a modern stereotype: he's a committed feminist, an engaged parent, who earns considerably more than I do, in a career that doesn't accommodate the kind of chopping and changing that I've undertaken – and even if it did, he wouldn't be too enthusiastic about the idea. And at the same time, he is uncomfortable at being the sole earner in our household. Hooray.)
So, yes, obviously I'm enormously "lucky" to be in a position to do all this – the "family friendly" options available to me are a privilege denied thousands of other parents.
(The quotation marks around "lucky" and "family friendly"? We'll come back to those.)
When I was working full-time in 2005, with my baby in a crèche, the economics of it angered me: the only reason why the crèche was "affordable" to us was that the women (yes, of course they were all women) who cared for our child were paid far less than my partner and I were. Their work, which was so utterly crucial to our family's wellbeing, was apparently of considerably less "value" to society than ours.
To me, this is outrageously messed up. Yet in our current system, in the absence of free childcare from relatives, it's usually the only way in which parents can sustainably work for pay – and as we know, a second or third set of childcare fees puts it out of reach for many.
(At my job, incidentally, I edit scholarly journals and monographs. I believe passionately in the effective dissemination of peer-reviewed research. But I don't believe it's intrinsically more valuable than providing a loving foundation for the development of a whole new person.)
Many children are happy in group care – and more are happy enough that it's a good solution for the family.
Ours wasn't.
I took my first career break largely for personal reasons: I had ignored my physical and mental needs to the extent that I was close to a breakdown, and in fact it was the HR manager at work who first suggested that I apply for time off. But within weeks, it became clear what a beneficial change it was for my child, too. I'll never forget the transformation, in fact – from timid anxiety to … well, a much less heartbreaking native caution.
Lesson One: insofar as possible, parent the child you've got. One size does not fit all, and the size that seems a good fit for the parents may be overwhelming to the child.
Lesson Two: if the current setup isn't functioning, it's OK to try something else. (I wish I'd learned this one about six months earlier than I did.)
On career break, my anger became more raw. Suddenly, I was seen as "not working" – despite, from my perspective, working harder than I ever had in my life. The same caring tasks that the women in the crèche had done for low pay, I was doing for no pay and (it seemed) largely invisibly. The drop in status was as much of a shock to the system as the disappearance of my income.
We may note that I'm a dyed-in-the-wool-privileged-middle-class daughter of two (full-time) academics: nothing in my life had prepared me for the notion that my chosen contribution to society might be seen as anything less than completely worthy and valuable. Call me naive! It was an awakening.
Even my parents didn't seem to get that I was doing "real" work by caring for my child. And actually, even I didn't get it at first. My mother has worked full-time all my life, as did hers, and as I settled into the so-called "stay-at-home" routine I was shocked and ashamed to find myself revising my unarticulated opinion of my aunts, who had left their jobs when they had children. Oh my actual god, said I to myself, all these years, they were working, and I never knew!
Ah, but is it really work, Ted?
Some people – including feminist friends whose opinions I hold in high regard – disagree with me that caring for one's own children is "work". In my experience, though, that's exactly what it is. I'm talking about things like changing nappies, preparing and serving food, managing hygiene, mediating conflicts, administering first aid, handling emotional squalls, providing a safe (and age-appropriate) environment to explore, introducing and enforcing behavioural conventions, maintaining a social circle, and so on. As far as I'm concerned, these activities are work. They might often be enjoyable, or feel vocational, but plenty of paid work fits those criteria.
I mean, if they're not work, what are they?
I don't think so.
The fact remains, of course, that caring work, especially if done for no pay by parents or close relatives, is largely invisible. The reasons for this are complex, but chief among them is a widespread preoccupation in our culture with tangible, preferably measurable outputs. At the end of a day with my children – and I imagine the same is true of caring for a sick or elderly relative – all I really have to show for my work is their own inscrutable selves, one day older.
And yet Studies Show (no, seriously, they do) that the quality of care, particularly for younger children, matters enormously. Not to be sentimental about it, children thrive on love, and on the practical manifestations of love that a committed carer provides. Children who aren't given a loving foundation are at risk of developing affects and behaviours that are harmful to themselves or others.
(NOTE, incidentally, that I am BY NO MEANS suggesting that this care need come exclusively from a parent – never mind a mother. Any loving adults with whom the child feels safe and happy can potentially provide it. Furthermore, children do best when their caring adults feel good about their choices. So you can put that straw man away, please.)
That's all very cerebral. Where's the anger?
Partly, it's in the disconnect between society's description of me as a "non-working mother", on the one hand, and on the other hand, my experience of working enormously hard all day (and all of the night, too – neither of my children was "a sleeper" … though the elder one figured it out eventually, and I'm sure it's only a matter of time before the younger one does).
Paid carers generally get to do things like, oh, arriving at work and, concomitantly, going home again, after all. Many of them even get unaccompanied loo breaks – which in my recent life have been for considerable periods a halcyon dream.
So, to summarise, if you do a job that allows breaks every day, weekends, sick pay, holiday pay – and, in fact, pay in the first place – you're "working". BUT if you perform exactly the same tasks, without any of the breaks or the pay and with a 24/7 on-call clause, you're "not working". Run that one by me again?
Partly, it's in the resonant unease I feel at the phrase "stay-at-home mother" – as though I've completely withdrawn from some notionally bounded space called "the world" into a mysterious sphere called "the home", from which I rarely emerge. See also: feminist discourse of the last two centuries.
Partly, it's in the fact that my paid work is totally incompatible with my unpaid work: I have to make an either/or choice, and even though my employer is "flexible", relatively speaking, that choice feels very constrained. (Here, by the way, is why calling myself "lucky" to have such a "family-friendly" employer isn't exactly straightforward for me.)
This is about the traditional workplace, which conceives of a "worker" as being free to devote uninterrupted chunks of daily time to the employer. You can't do that while actively caring for a young child. The problem is often articulated as the assumption that a "worker" has a "wife" – in other words, is supported by somebody doing care and maintenance work in "the home".
Partly, it's in the idea that by choosing to care for my own children, rather than pay someone else a meagre sum to do so while I go and sell my labour to a third-party, I am in some sense no longer "contributing". My work isn't reflected in the gross national product at the moment, ergo it's "less valuable" than when I was earning a salary. Bizarrely, this would be true no matter what I might have been doing to earn that salary.
Partly, it's in the way our current structure for rewarding work completely precludes the possibility of anyone ever paying me for the (difficult, valuable) work I'm doing at the moment. The "product" of my caring work, if you like, will be my adult children. (This is of course a collaborative project between me, their father, and several other adults in their lives, but currently, I'm putting in the greatest number of hours.) If we do a "good" job, the children are more likely – though not guaranteed – to grow up to be happy, functional, thoughtful members of society. What's that worth? Classically, nothing, because nobody is prepared to pay for it.
Hello, rage.
I think we need to do two things
First, we reframe the concept of "work", so that it encompasses more than just labour sold for money.
Some of my starting points:
- Anything I could reasonably pay someone else to do is work. (Yes, this unsettles some categories, such as "hobbies"; I'm OK with that.)
- Work can be joyful or arduous, or anything in between, and this bears no relation to pay.
- Everybody deserves opportunities to perform joyful work, and to be fairly compensated for some or all of the work that they do.
- The cultural bias against unpaid work is strong: we need to pay attention to where we unintentionally fail to see such work and thereby denigrate those who do it.
Second, we restructure the traditional workplace to get rid of the notion that a worker needs a wife.
To do this, we might adapt my favourite approach to the "problem" of maternity leave – change the default so that every worker is treated as though they were pregnant – and treat every worker as though they had caring responsibilities.
(Actually, when I put it like that, wouldn't it be fabulous to live in a society where that were true? Where the burden of caring for those who needed it was in fact shared by everybody who could contribute? Let's do that, shall we.)
What this might look like, I'm not sure. On-site care facilities in all companies? Across-the-board reduction and flexibility in working hours? A move away from the traditional obsession with working at a specific time and place? Massively increased carers' allowances? Mandatory burden-sharing agreements between the employers of co-parents? Bring Your Child to Work Day, every day? Certified Work-Life-Balance Counsellors helping to design an individual solution for each family?
I don't know. It's a huge question. Perhaps, in our lifetime, we won't get there from here. But I'd like to think that we could try.
Meanwhile, while waiting for the revolution, ahahaha, and in parallel with my caring work, I'm pursuing various creative and entrepreneurial projects (fiction writing, textile art, blogging), which may or may not bear fruit before I return to my job next spring. I have all kinds of complex feelings about work, pay, value, and so forth, and I don't imagine they'll get much simpler as time goes on.
Note on language: You may have noticed that I didn't state either my children's assigned genders or my marital status in this piece. This was deliberate. They're not relevant to what I'm saying here.
Right then. Off we go.


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I'm taking Introduction to Acting at the Royal Tyler Theater at 10:00 in the morning. The instructor tells us to get into a circle in the middle of the room. During this time I feel totally calm and peaceful when I'm in the circle doing acting warm ups. The other fun activity we do is mincing vocals from the instructor. The instructor is totally neat, and he seems to be really cool. This was my first impression I had of my acting instructor.
The first assignment he gave to us was a handout on Contraction, and I thought that was a very interesting reading assignment. It was totally helpful to understand that actors need to have a deep contraction.