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Remember the line in the movie Forrest Gump? "Life is like a box of chocolate – you never know what you're going to get." According to a recently released report by Oceana, an international advocacy group for the protection of the world's oceans, that is exactly what happens every time you go to the fish market. Food scientists are discovering rampant labeling fraud of seafood among retailers and restaurants, leaving consumers uncertain about their purchases.
The researchers involved in the Oceana study, "Bait and Switch: How Seafood Hurts our Oceans, our Wallets and our Health," suspect that fish and shellfish is mislabeled up to 70 percent of the time. They say that consumers are routinely given little or no information about where and when seafood is harvested. And worse, the information that is provided is frequently misleading or intentionally false.
This is a problem that affects millions of seafood lovers in America and around the world. While the U.S. government stresses the dietary health benefits of fish, it doesn't make the necessary efforts to effectively regulate the fishing industry or even to enforce already existing laws.
Most of the seafood consumed in America is imported. With hundreds of different fish- and shellfish species for sale, it is unrealistic to expect Americans to make informed choices on their own. Consumers have to rely blindly on the information they are given. Yet, according to the report, only two percent of the imports get inspected in terms of origin and health safety.
Even sporadic DNA testing has confirmed that false labeling is widespread. The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) found during only one year of random port inspections that at least a third of fish imports were mislabeled.
Certain fish species are more easily misidentified than others. For instance, the label "Red Snapper" may stand for Catfish, Rockfish, Tilapia, Nile Perch, Mahi Mahi or Atlantic Cod (among others). "Grouper" may also be Catfish, Hake, Tilapia, Pollock or Nile Perch. "Bluefin Tuna" can include Bigeye Tuna or Yellowfin Tuna. "Salmon" may come from a fish farm, although it explicitly says "wild-caught" on the label.
Especially the wild and farmed varieties of salmon are not always visually distinguishable. Salmon from aquaculture would normally look somewhat grayish but is often given dietary supplements and artificial dyes to match the typical pink color of the wild cousins. The considerable price differences between the wild and the farmed versions can make it very tempting to commit labeling fraud.
Fish fillets are even harder to identify. Many look alike without the unique features and markings of skin, head and tail. Processing also masks the identity of shellfish. Clams and mussels get easily mixed up when sold without their shells.
Most imported seafood is processed before it's shipped. Only about one fifth arrives whole or gutted. Whether it is sold in cans or served in small cuts in sushi bars, it is impossible to tell what exactly you are eating simply by looking at it.
Seafood is traded internationally more than any other food. In fact, most of it is transported around the globe, crossing numerous borders before reaching the end-consumer. This makes it complicated if not impossible to keep track of its journey from the water to the plate. "The increasing complexity and globalization of seafood markets have exacerbated fraud, both deliberate and unintentional," says the report.
Illegal fishing operations have many ways to exploit the complexity of the international seafood trade and are able to effectively "launder" unlawful catches in the regular processing and distribution channels. "In addition to mislabeling and smuggling of illegally caught fish, other forms of seafood fraud include falsifying documentation, bribery and corruption," according to the report.
Illegal practices cannot easily be stopped. Most fish caught in the open seas is processed right away on board of giant processing vessels before it comes ashore for further processing and packaging. At the time of labeling, the true origin and often the identity of the catch may have been obscured long before it reaches the market. The report concludes that "seafood fraud can happen at each step of the supply chain. Mislabeled fish found in restaurants may have been mislabeled by the restaurant, but the restaurant may rely on the distributors, who may change the label and the price to increase their profits. Mislabeling is driven in part by economic incentives to imitate a more expensive product or avoid tariffs on particular species."
Seafood fraud can threaten human health
Seafood is extremely perishable. Proper handling and refrigeration are essential for quality and safety. Improper procedures can result in serious health risks for consumers. Looks, smells and tastes are not necessarily sufficient to determine quality because fish may contain toxins or allergens and still show no signs of spoilage.
Industrial pollutants like mercury, lead, PCBs and dioxin are even harder to detect. Unfortunately, nearly all fish and shellfish available on the market today contain traces of these toxins, with some species showing enough concentration to be harmful to humans, especially pregnant women and young children.
Farmed fish can carry antibiotics and dyes that are not present in the wild. Excessive use of antibiotics in aquaculture can lead to the spread of drug-resistant bacteria.
Allergens in seafood pose a serious and sometimes life-threatening risk. Fish and shellfish are among the most common food allergies in America. Failure to detect these potentially fatal health hazards is part of the many dangers resulting from labeling fraud.
Conservation measures are seriously harmed by seafood fraud
Overfishing and capture of species already threatened by extinction hurt all conservation efforts. Widespread concealment of illegally caught fish through multiple transfers, falsified documentation and underreporting makes responsible oversight and management of fishing industries around the world nearly impossible. It is estimated that as much as one fifth of reported catches worldwide come from illegal fishing. The U.S. is especially vulnerable to become "an easy target for dumping illegal, poor quality and unpopular seafood because controls are few and far between," says the report.
One of the main obstacles in the fight against seafood fraud is that the U.S. government does not require complete traceability of fish imports. By contrast, the European Union has a system of catch certification in place to eliminate illegal imports and exports to and from the continent.
Insufficient inspections and enforcement of existing laws
To date, no single federal agency is in charge of combating seafood fraud. What makes matters worse is that federal agencies don't even exercise the legal powers they have. The few regulatory efforts in place remain "uncoordinated and ineffectual," according to the report. Instead of taking a concerted approach, agencies operate within a "patchwork of overlapping and outdated laws." For instance, the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) is responsible for ensuring the safety and proper labeling of all seafood sold in the U.S. Misinformation and false advertising, however, can only be addressed by the Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.). The inspecting and policing of seafood imports is left to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (C.B.P.). Only the U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) has the authority to force seafood companies to list all countries of origin on seafood labels, which is still not happening today despite of regulations that were put into law years ago. In other words, it's a maze of bureaucracy that gets in the way of meaningful reform.
The Oceana report is especially damning with regards to the F.D.A.'s performance or lack thereof. "Current efforts […] to combat seafood fraud are wholly inadequate. There is no comprehensive inspection system comparable to even the most basic requirements for meat and poultry. […] The F.D.A. publicly acknowledges that it devotes 'minimal resources to detecting and preventing fraud.' Even more concerning, enforcement efforts are virtually nonexistent."
Only two percent of imported seafood is inspected for health and safety risks and much less for the purpose of fraud investigation. Despite the fact that the F.D.A. has the legal authority to prevent any and all illegal food items from entering the country, shady import businesses can feel quite confident that fraudulent practices will remain undetected for a long time to come.
There are a few other inspection- and safety programs, some initiated or endorsed by the seafood industry. However, most of these are voluntary and unlikely to be followed by those engaging in fraudulent practices.
The technology for testing is already here
Genetic testing of seafood is available and relatively cheap. Commercial laboratories charge up to 20 dollars per DNA analysis, but the actual costs per test are much lower. The F.D.A. has recently purchased gene sequencing equipment for five field labs and hopes to increase testing by the end of the year. Still, most of the current work is being done by individual scientists and advocacy groups like Oceana, not by regulators and law enforcement. To date, there is still no national study on the scope and the implications of seafood fraud and that is a serious public health concern.
If you enjoyed this article, you may also want to read "What You Should Know About Seafood" and "Genetically Altered Salmon and Other Engineered Food."
Timi Gustafson R.D. is a clinical dietitian and author of "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun™," is available on her blog http://www.timigustafson.com and at Amazon. Her latest book, "Kids Love Healthy Foods™" is now available in e-book format at www.amazon.com


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And 3D's lukewarm report dragged down shares of Stratysys (SSYS) and France's Dassault Systems (DASTY) -- two others that dominate the field. Another black mark for 3D is its P/E. The stock is trading at 47 times 2013 projected earnings. That's pretty expensive for a relative newbie.
I don't know that I would have gone to that extreme. 3D is still pretty new technology so it's no wonder that anyone who's in the market would rush to protect their intellectual property rights. Now, I'm not saying whether 3D Systems had a case or not, I'm merely saying they had a right to question the newcomer.
Well if 3D was in bubble territory, it looks like that bubble has burst. Maybe that's a good thing. Both the company and investors can take a realistic view of the future.
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Marcus Riley, NBC5 Street Team (video)
Watch the weekly "Word On The Street" segment on 24/7 Chicago: Secrets of the City," at 12:05 a.m., immediately following Saturday Night Live on NBC5.
As summer starts to wind down, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to jump on one of the many boats that daily work their way up and down the Chicago River for this week's segment. The good folks at Wendella Boats (www.wendellaboats.com) were good enough to let us jump on a Water Taxi for a wonderful-looking backdrop of the city. Wendella runs a variety of boat tours, including the popular Architecture Tour, various sightseeing tours, private charters, wine tasting tours and summer fireworks cruises. Get it all in now before it starts getting a little uncomfortable out there.
Last year, one of my favorite outings was the Windy City Wine Festival — so nice, I'll have to do it twice. It all goes down Sept. 5-6 at Daley Bicentennial Plaza at 337 E. Randolph St. Tickets are $25 and $10 for "designated driver" tickets. Binny's provides the suds, and if I remember correctly from last year, I actually learned a little something when I was out there, as the pourers hipped me to some great new varieties of champagne.
Two food and music festivals to point out next weekend with an international flair. Check out the Ukrainian Village Fest Friday through Sunday. It takes place at the Saints Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church in West Town, 2245 W. Superior St. And the 8th Annual German-American Festival will be held in Lincoln Square on Saturday and Sunday, and it's absolutely free. 4700 N. Lincoln Ave. is where it all goes down.


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Capcom has revealed how gamers can access the PS3 exclusive characters for Street Fighter X Tekken.
On the PS Blog, Capcom Group Brand Manager Grant Luke has revealed that inFAMOUS protagonist Cole McGrath, Toro and Kuro will be available free on the game disc to play as when the game releases in North America tomorrow, March 6th.
Also, Mega Man and Pac-Man will be made available as free downloads on Tuesday, March 13th.
Capcom had previously released a trailer for the game that shows the PS3 exclusive characters in action. They will also be available in the PS Vita version as well, which was revealed not too long ago as having been delayed until the fall.
To view the "PS3 Exclusive Characters" trailer, click on the video below:
Street Fighter X Tekken will be released tomorrow for PS3 and Xbox 360.
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Directed by
Bruce McDonald
Writing credits
Maureen Medved (written by)
Maureen Medved (based on the novel by)
Cast (in credits order)
Ellen Page
Tracey Berkowitz
Maxwell McCabe-Lokos
Lance (as Max McCabe - Lokos)
Ari Cohen
Mr. Berkowitz
Erin McMurtry
Mrs. Berkowitz
Zie Souwand
Sonny Berkowitz
Stephen Amell
Leonard Dunbar
Laughing Man
Chris Ratz
Donut Shop Cashier
Daniel Fathers
Elegant Pimp Daddy
Ryan Cooley
David Goldberg
Jeffrey Bornstein
The Boy With Curious Hair
Jackie Brown
Mrs. Dorchester the Teacher
Kate Todd
That Knockout Bitch Debbie Dodge
Slim Twig
Billy Zero
Julian Richings
Dr. Heker
Derek Scott
Headstand Johnny
Dominic Cuzzocrea
Waiter in Bar (as Domenic Cuzzocrea)
Enid Rose
Woman in Fur
Curtis Fletcher
Man in Fur
Shawn Ahmed
Satanic Cashier
Norman Yeung
George Stroumboulopoulos
Tasha Davidson
Bathroom Bully #1
Ashley Archer
Bathroom Bully #2
Todd Sandomirsky
Angry Man on Bus
Kristina Nicoll
Junkie Woman on Bus
Rufus Crawford
Bus Cop
Gordon Masten
Bus Driver
Libby Adams
Young Tracey
Tara Nicodemo
Nurse on Street
Rebecca Auerbach
Girl on Street
Martin Villafana
The Man
Produced By
Paul Barkin
Executive Producer
Phyllis Laing
Kryssta Mills
Associate Producer
Derek Rappaport
Line Producer
Sarah Timmins
Original Music By
Broken Social Scene
(Score By)
Cinematography By
Steve Cosens
(Director Of Photography)
Film Editing By
Jeremiah L. Munce
(as Jeremiah Munce)
Gareth C. Scales
Casting By
Sara Kay
Jenny Lewis
Production Design By
Ingrid Jurek
Art Direction By
Pierre Bonhomme
Set Decoration By
Friday Myers
Costume Design By
Lea Carlson
Makeup Department
Sid Armour
Key Makeup Artist
Katrin Clark-Citroen
Key Hair Stylist
Jessica Fulmer
Makeup Assistant
Peggy Kyriakidou
Hair Assistant
Second Unit Director Or Assistant Director
Sarah Buell
Second Assistant Director
Chris Matthews
Third Assistant Director (as Chris Mathews)
Christen Reynolds
Third Assistant Director
Jill Campbell Samson
First Assistant Director (as Jill Samson)
John Sauvé
Second Assistant Director (as Jon Sauve)
Second Unit Director
Art Department
Jonathan Bolen
Set Dresser
Lisa Chevrefils
Sophia Chirovsky
Art Department Assistant: Second Unit
Brian Cranstone
David Cumer
Erich Entner
Assistant Props (as Erick Entner)
Lori Galenic
Winston Hacking
Adrian Hardy
Evan Thaler Hickey
Art Department Production Assistant
Josh Hilburt
Graphic Artist
Don Little
Assistant Props
Rick Little
Props Master
Patricia Mccullagh
J.D. Moore
Carpenter (as Jd Moore)
April Poppe
Assistant Set Decorator
Tania Rihar
Cheryl Salvas
Reid Scheidt
First Assistant Art Director (as Reid M. Scheidt)
Jeff Schouten
Robin Sharp
Joey Shifman
Shawn Thomas
Stephen Willetts
Scenic Painter (as Steve Willetts)
Sound Department
Matthew Chan
Sound Re-Recording Mixer (as Matt Chan)
Steve Copley
Foley Recordist
Rick Coulombe
Boom Operator
Brad Dawe
Production Sound Mixer
Stefan Fraticelli
Foley Artist
Christopher Guglick
Mixing Assistant
John Hazen
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Jorge Muniz
Steve Munro
Sound Designer
David Ottier
Sound Recordist: Second Unit
Kara Purto
Foley Assistant
Tim Pytlik
Assistant Sound Editor
Paul Shikata
Assistant Sound Effects Editor
John Sievert
Foley Artist (as John Seivert)
David Drainie Taylor
Dialogue/Adr Editor (as David Draine Taylor)
Randy Wilson
Special Effects By
Mark Ahee
Special Effects Supervisor
Dylan Hankinson
Special Effects Assistant
Visual Effects By
Bienvenido Cruz
Internal Title Designer
Christian Moreton
Visual Effects Supervisor
Conceptual Designer (as Jeremiah Munce)
Andrew Sims
Shake Artist
Eric Bryson
Stunt Coordinator
Randy Butcher
Blair Johannes
Billy Oliver
Stunt Performer
Bryan Thomas
Camera And Electrical Department
Liz-Ann Agostino
Harald Bachmann
Steadicam Operator
Veronika Belianina
Chris Clifford
Camera Operator: Second Unit
Alistair Dempsey
John Hickey
First Assistant Camera
George Kerr
Sarah Kolasky
Camera Assistant
Dino Laurenza
Michael Leblanc
Director Of Photography: Second Unit
Kameron Martin
Second Assistant Camera: "B" Camera (as Kameron Mann)
Michel Moon
Camera Assistant (as Michael Moon)
Beth Nobes
Second Assistant Camera
Matt O'sullivan
Still Photographer
Steve Payne
Additional Photography
Vince Ponka
Loreen Ruddock
Jason Sissons
Key Grip (as Jayson Sissons)
Jeff Smallacombe
Best Boy Grip
Joe Sutor
Ioana Vasile
Best Girl Electric (as Ioanna Vasile)
Casting Department
Roisin Mcgilly
Extras Casting Director
Costume And Wardrobe Department
Jennifer Buck
Costume Set Supervisor
Minda Johnson
Assistant Costume Designer
Caitlin Watson
Costume Assistant
Editorial Department
Grace Carnale-Davis
Account Manager: Technicolor Creative Services
Louis Casado
Film Timer
Matthew Hannam
Additional Editor (as Matt Hannam)
James Kwiatkowski
Frame Conform
Andrew Pascoe
Digital Imaging Services: Technicolor Creative Services
Brian Reid
Music Department
Ohad Benchetrit
Guest Musician
Brendan Canning
Score Composition
Robert E. Garfinkle
Technical Support (as Robert Garfinkle)
Stacey Horricks
Music Supervisor: S.L. Feldman & Associates
Bernard Maiezza
Julie Penner
Elizabeth Powell
Damon Richardson
Suzie And The Full Body Rockers
Charles Spearin
Amy Fritz
Music Supervisor: S.L. Feldman & Associates (Uncredited)
Transportation Department
Jeremy Boyd
Ray Champion
Chris Cunningham
Transportation Coordinator
Troy Cunningham
Paul Fler
Sandy Griffiths
Daniel Lee
Marco Lopes
Ken Malley
Derrick Roslaniec
Driver (as Derek Roslaniec)
Mike Wood
Driver: Honeywagon
Other Crew
Daniel Bekerman
Production Coordinator (as Dan Bekerman)
Laurel Bresnahan
Educational Liaison
Michael Brown
Key Location Production Assistant
Suzanne Cheriton
Publicity Services: Red Eye Media
Ian Cooper
Legal Services: Stohn Hay Cafazzo Dembroski Richmond
Office Production Assistant
Heath Fashina
E.P.K. Editor
Laura Garcia
Post-Production Project Manager
Production Assistant
Joan Hug-Valeriote
Peter Janigan
Location Manager
Billy Khoury
Script Assistant
Lorna Macdougall
Production Accountant
Marylu Martyniuk
Craft Service
Trish Mason
Script Supervisor
Rick Parker
Animal Wrangler
Thomas Power
Sandra Richmond
Kim Rosenberg
Morgan Tams
Production Coordinator: Second Unit
Kerry Young
Assistant Production Coordinator (as J Kerry Young)
Olaf Aichinger
Special Thanks
Pam Botterill
Chester Brown
Acknowledgment: "Ed The Happy Clown" Comic
Dany Chiasson
Paula D. Curran
Kevin Drew
Sam Eigen
Larissa Giroux
Bryan Gliserman
Christine Haebler
Kishwar Iqbal
Dan Lyon
Guy Maddin
Acknowledgment: Winnipeg Stock Footage
Dave Mcreary
Dacia Moss
Jim Murphy
Brandon Paine
Christina Piovesan
Jeffrey Remedios
Special Thanks (as Jeff Remedios)
Thorsten Ritter
Thorsten Schaumann
Brian Sweet
Craig David Wallace
Special Thanks (as Craig Wallace)
Tony Wosk
Charlie Yoko
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BOSTON (AP) — New Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan visited FenwayPark for first time in his life Tuesday.
Hanrahan, a fan of baseball history, arranged a guided tour — complete with a contingent of media following close behind. He started with the home clubhouse, walked out to left field to see behind the wall where the manual scoreboard is operated, then scaled the wall to check out the view from the Green Monster seats.
"I thought, 'This place is amazing,'" he said. "A lot bigger than I thought it was. Obviously a ton of history here."
And the Red Sox expect Hanrahan to add to it.
Boston, which acquired him in a trade with the Pirates in December, introduced him on Tuesday at the classic ballpark.
"It's a lot nicer than I thought it was going to be," Hanrahan said. "Obviously, they've put some money into it over the years."
Hanrahan, 31, who went 5-2 with a 2.72 ERA and 36 saves last year in Pittsburgh, has his work cut out for him in Boston. The Red Sox finished 2012 at 69-93, last in the American League East. They have not been to the postseason since 2009 when they were swept by the Angels in the ALDS.
In his last two seasons, he helped lead a bit of a baseball renaissance in Pittsburgh, where attendance and interest jumped at PNCPark. Though the Pirates faded in both seasons down the stretch, he still posted 76 saves and a 2.24 ERA.
He also recorded 128 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .205 batting average in that span, and was named a National League All-Star both seasons. He and Atlanta's Craig Kimbrel are the only pitchers to collect at least 35 saves and post an ERA under 3.00 in both seasons.
"I think any baseball fan wants the chance to play here," he said, while also noting Boston's rivalry with the Yankees. "They want a chance to play in that other place in New York (too). As a baseball player, and a fan, you want to experience that and I'm excited to get that feeling this year."
Along with Angel Stadium, Target Field (Twins), and U.S Cellular Field (White Sox), Fenway is one of the four ballparks the right-hander has never pitched in.
Last season, Red Sox relievers posted a combined record of 21-21 with a 3.88 ERA, better than only three other American League teams. The total of 35 saves — better than only the Blue Jays' 29 in the AL — was one behind Hanrahan's total for the season
Either way, Hanrahan believes the Boston bullpen has potential.
"Andrew Miller's always been one of those guys to watch for to see what he's going to do," he said. "There's a lot of arms that could get the job done at any time.
"I was looking at something on the plane where MLB Network had the top five bullpens and I was thinking they might throw us on there (too). We'll have to work our way onto there.
"But we belong there."
Hanrahan, who pitched for the Nationals as well, is eager to make the jump to the AL, regardless of what people say about it.
"My job is to get three people out in the ninth inning before I give up the lead so I feel like I've been in some big games," he said. "I feel like I've been in some tough spots. I'm not going to go out there and strike out the side every time. That's not the kind of pitcher that I am. I'm going to come after guys and I'm going to give up some hits and stuff like that. But no matter where you go, you're going to have doubters.
"So, I just try not to pay attention to that. My job is to go out there and save the victory for the team, and if we have a three-run lead, and I give up two runs, and we win that game, I'm going to be the same guy. I'm going to be happy that we won that game, and I think my laid-back personality will back that. And I like to have fun, too."
One of the most memorable moments in his career, Hanrahan said, was on June 25, 2011, at PNCPark. Hanrahan, who likes to feed off the crowd, struck out then-Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez with the Pirates leading by two runs and a runner on second to end the game. The Pirates won two of three games in that interleague series. Hanrahan saved both victories.
"Every strikeout, to me, is awesome," he said. "In 2011, that was the time that the Pirates, everyone knew their history and we were right there in the middle of it. That was a big series for us. That kind of showed us that we could play with anybody at the time.
"So, I think that's one of the things people remember."
He hopes to create even more memories with his new team … in his new park.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.


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- Engine Oil Cooler
- Block Heater
- Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 220 Amp Alternator
- Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 76.5 L Fuel Tank
- Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Permanent Locking Hubs
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Clearcoat Paint
- Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert
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- Black Bodyside Insert and Black Wheel Well Trim
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- Body-Coloured Door Handles
- Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
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Re: Re: bimodal ditribution form counting signs of Pi digits differences
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Why isn't the KS table built into Mathematica, I wonder? Or is it, somewhere? Bobby On Tue, 2 Nov 2004 02:06:16 -0500 (EST), Bill Rowe <readnewsciv at earthlink.net> wrote: > On 11/1/04 at 2:53 AM, tftn at earthlink.net (Roger Bagula) wrote: > >> I did it to the maximum my version/ machine lets me using the >> method I understood best. The two lists of digits are not the same( >> Pi digits seem to vary more than the Random[Integer,{0.9}] do at >> this level). I'm sure somebody with a later version 5.0 and a >> faster machine can do better, but it still appears that Pi is a >> better pseudorandom than the built in, I think ot at least >> "different" in kind. > > <sigh> What you showed was the output from your manipulation of the output from Random[Integer, {0,9}] is decidedly not equivalent to a uniform distribution. But there is no reason to expect this to be uniform. And this in no way supports your comment "Pi is a better pseudorandom than the built in". > > One way (not the best way) to test whether the digits of Pi are random would be to compare these digits to the output of pseudorandom number generator. And while this method was apparently what you intended to do based on your comments, that is not what your code did. Your code considered the distribution of cummulative sums of Sign[u1-u2] where u1, u2 were randomly chosen from 0-9. If you want to compare the distribution of the digits of Pi to the output of Random[Integer, {0,9}] a reasonably test would be a two sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. This test is specifically designed to test whether two samples come from the same distribution or not. > > There are several reasons why comparing the digits of Pi to the output of a given psuedorandom number generator is not the best approach to determining whether the digits of Pi are random or not. The most important is not knowing how closely the output of the pseudorandom number generator matches a uniform distribution. > > Since the uniform distribution is well known and has easily computed properties, the better approach would be to test the digits of Pi to see if they have properties in common with what should be expected. > > Knuth in ACP Vol 2 discusses several different empirical and theoretical tests that can be used to compare the output of any given pseudorandom number generator to a uniform distribution. The same test could be used to test the hypothesis the digits of Pi are random. > > For example, looking at the first 1000 digits of Pi and using a one sample KS test, the relevant test statistic is: > > d = ({First[#1], Length[#1]} & ) /@ > Split[Sort[First[RealDigits[N[Pi, 1000]]]]]; >N[Sqrt[1000]*Max[Abs[Rest[FoldList[ > Plus, 0, Last /@ d/1000]] - Range[10]/10]]] > > 0.4743416490252569 > > And from a table of the KS statistic 90% of the test statistic will be less than 1.068 > > So, the conclusion has to be the first 1000 digits of Pi show no evidence of not being from a uniform distribution. > > Do note, the KS test is one of many that could be used and is not the most efficient. > -- > To reply via email subtract one hundred and four > > > > -- DrBob at bigfoot.com www.eclecticdreams.net
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It went on to release multiple Trials titles exclusively on XBLA over the next few years – improving the formula with each new release. Many have tried to recreate RedLynx's formula, but none have succeeded… until now. Tate Multimedia has entered the mix with its PSN title, Urban Trial Freestyle, and not only can it stand proudly beside RedLynx's Trials series, in some aspects, it even races ahead of it.
Before jumping head first into this review, I'll get the obvious out of the way – I'm a huge fan of the Trials series. So much so that I even find myself whittling the hours away with shoddy iOS knockoffs at times. The intense challenge of the trial-and-error gameplay found within the genre strongly fits my personal gaming tastes. I had high hopes for this title going into it, but I'll admit that I also had a fair bit of scepticism firing it up as well. The physics and controls have to be perfect to pull these titles off correctly, especially in the wake of RedLynx's exceptional Trials Evolution. Could Tate Multimedia actually pull this off? Oh, you can bet your bottom dollar that it can!
Urban Trial Freestyle isn't just a simple clone. Instead, Tate Multimedia took the basic formula and injected its own unique flavour, character and style into it. See, it's all found right within its namesake: "Urban Trial Freestyle." Let's break this down piece by piece – shall we?
Where RedLynx's Trials Evolution took that series outside of a warehouse and into the world for the first time, Urban Trial Freestyle puts you right smack dab into urban environments; one's that are filled with denizens who don't like you ripping it up either – throwing boxes and flaming barrels in your path. There's a wild, crazy sense of adrenaline junkie action to be found here and it keeps you coming back for more.
Graphically, the game is impressive. We're not talking MotorStorm Apocalypse visuals here, but what's here far exceeds expectations, especially for a downloadable title. There's so much happening on screen at times that it's surprising that frame rate drops aren't an issue here. Even when large construction equipment is moving around, pedestrians are frantically running from your path and explosions are happening just in front of you simultaneously - the frame rate keeps truckin' along without a hitch.
Chances are, whether you follow motorbike sports or not, you've likely seen pictures/videos of someone on a motorcycle stunting 40+ feet in the air. This is "Freestyle," and it's where Urban Trial Freestyle finds its sense of character and unique flavour. Firstly, the game's protagonist is a trials junkie that you can style to your liking with the cash bags found scattered (and hidden) about each course. But it's also how the game's stunt system is built in the game that changes the typical formula we've become so accustomed to, and most importantly it's a key feature that makes this title shine so brightly. The main game finds two types of courses: Timed and Score. Timed runs are self-explanatory, but the Scoring-based courses have Stunt Areas found within them: Longest Jump, Highest Jump, Precision Jump, Speed Check and Flip Meter. While your rider will automatically perform a trick within these areas (e.g. Can Can, Knack Knack, Superman, etc.), it's your job maximise the actual stunt within it. These areas also tease you with the current world record holder's avatar and maximum distance/score – always forcing you to push the limits within each area. The tracks are expertly designed around these areas, so if a world record seems impossibly out of reach, there's most likely a line built into the track that you'll need to find to give the record a run for its money.
Another major factor to gaining top scores is bringing the right motorcycle along with you for each course. You can purchase upgrades that give your bike an increase in power, handling and acceleration. But, an increase in one area will always decrease performance in another, so purchasing and tweaking your settings can really give you an edge if it's the world records you're chasing.
A few extras tracks can be found within the Challenge Mode, which task you with fun things like getting as far as possible in a level with a limited amount of fuel, pushing a soccer ball through a course, as well as riding through a level with screwy gravity effects. While there isn't any actual online multiplayer found within the title, the leaderboards being seamlessly integrated into the game ensures that you're always chasing someone's records down, by placing their avatar and record right before each Stunt Zone, as well as implementing the record holder's ghost in the Timed-based courses – making the entire game 'feel' like a multiplayer experience at all times. Also, each track has a "Track Master" and trying to achieve this prestigious position on all 42 levels within the main game will keep you busy for a very long time.
Listen up "Trials" fans. There's a new competitor in town and it goes by the name of Tate Multimedia. While RedLynx has dominated the genre for years, Tate Multimedia has ripped its high-flying, death-defying and action-packed Urban Trial Freestyle onto PSN, and it demands your attention. From its intense dynamic action to its challenging, yet addictive gameplay – the "Trials" formula has been evolved yet again. So what are you waiting for? Let the trials begin!
The Vita difference
Tate Multimedia also shaved $5 off the of the Vita version's price tag, so if you're itching to take Urban Trial Freestyle with you on the go, it's a bit lighter on the wallet than its PS3 brethren as well.
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NYCAviation was recently refused media credentials for the arrival of Space Shuttle Enterprise at JFK by the Intrepid Museum, after years of working with and promoting their museum. Unless you had a local press pass or were a "paying" member, they weren't letting you in, regardless of general media participation. It was the most recent installment of disappointments to the enthusiast world by the museum, and this long journey brought us right back to where we started with them 4 years ago.
I remember when the Space Shuttle debate was going strong. Where will the retired Space Shuttles go and why? Who deserves it? With a very finite number of Shuttles in existence, it was a given that several important cities, sites and museums would just end up losing and feeling snubbed.
But, man, did I want a Shuttle in New York. To be able to cruise up and down the West Side to see a Shuttle sitting on or beside the Intrepid aircraft carrier would just be an amazing sight every single time. I remember speaking with former Intrepid Museum President Bill White, who asked NYCAviation for assistance in gathering petition signatures to bring a shuttle to NY since the Intrepid's social media presence was very weak and virtually non-existent at the time. We pushed it hard on Twitter, Facebook and our forums and got signatures by the thousands. When I was on the committee for the the Airliners International enthusiast convention that took place in the NYC-area in 2010, not only were we urging the tourists that the event brought to the area to visit the Intrepid, we were also having people sign the petition right at the convention (though Intrepid refused to offer much of any discount to the mass of visitors unlike everyone else that we had partnered with).
This was not our first time involved with the Intrepid. Back in 2008, the Intrepid was in the midst of a much-needed renovation. The carrier deck was literally splintering, and aircraft artifacts were becoming damaged, some literally rotting from neglect. One of many examples including the trainer aircraft of the SR-71 Blackbird showing noticeable and significant rust along its wings and landing gear. The renovation was for public relations as well, as many were concerned with their reputation of aircraft handling, which would come up again around Space Shuttle petition time.
With that in mind, timing was poor for what happened next. A recent addition to the museum, a British Airways Concorde (registered G-BOAD) was being displayed outside of a sports facility in Brooklyn during the aircraft carrier's makeover. The aircraft was left completely unattended and unprotected, and it didn't take long before a truck ripped off Concorde's signature pointed nose off, which was extended over an active roadway. An NYCAviation member found this and took photos within hours, and we were quickly receiving calls from media agencies around the world asking us about it, and soon came into contact with the Intrepid for the first time. Not only was did the aircraft sustain this major nose damage, but children from the sports facility were playing around the aircraft; climbing on its tires and using the aircraft as a wall to throw footballs and other toys off of. There was visible damage all around the aircraft.
We worked closely with the Intrepid to keep an eye on the aircraft for the duration of its stay at FBF. We assigned a team of members to visit the site every few days to make sure that the newly-hired security was present (they weren't always) and that there was no more day-to-day abuse (also not perfect), and reported it all back to Bill White, who was actually quite friendly toward us throughout.
I had strong concerns, as did everyone, about the future safety of the Concorde and other artifacts there from that point forward. But I was given my word from Mr. White that things would be different, that the goal of Intrepid was to let the world see aviation history up close, personal, and in good condition.
I accepted that and did my best to pass that message on to others regardless of my concern because, what choice did we have? They were going to have these artifacts anyway. Bill White gave me his word to work with the enthusiast world, and I turned around to interviews and message boards worldwide to pass along the message that "This was an isolated incident and their history of artifact mistreatment is over." I hope I was right.
Fast forward to 2011. Intrepid was already a Space Shuttle winner, and I was excited to show off the new and improved facility to my Florida-native pilot girlfriend who has a strong love for aviation and space!
Frankly, it was disappointing. Admission for two adults was a staggering $48. We walked in to find that some artifacts I wanted to see again (the large Iwo Jima statue and the fuselage section from American Flight 11) were gone, even though there was still ample space for them both. We also wandered slowly through the museum in about half an hour, and stood at the bow of the ship saying "Is that it?" as we looked as the maps of the place. Worst of all, that fifty bucks admission doesn't even give you access to the Concorde… you have to pay more for that!
I apologized to my girlfriend. I felt embarrassed that this is where a Space Shuttle was ending up, and that I had helped gather signatures to get it here. Aside from plucking some astronauts out of the ocean when in active service, the only space related item at the museum was a Mercury capsule mock-up… hardly enough to be called a "space" museum to me. I felt guilty for Houston and other places that lost out on a Shuttle. And I felt partially personally responsible.
I'd also like to point out that this same week, I took her to the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale, Long Island. That, my friends, is an aviation history museum with a highly impressive space exhibit that includes what would have been the actual Apollo 18 lunar module among many other amazing pieces that took our breaths away. Have a look.
So more recently when the Intrepid refused NYCAviation media access to the shuttle's arrival (not a huge deal since we were there anyway through other means), I wasn't surprised. Though our news coverage has been good enough for the likes of CNN, FoxNews, MSNBC and almost anyone else you can name that we've dealt with over the years, we weren't relevant enough to the Intrepid because we are apparently just simple enthusiasts to them…that are not PAYING members, by their emphasis. Our thousands of petition signatures were of apparently of no value and brought no gratitude.
The Intrepid was chosen to receive a shuttle because of location and the attention it would get from tourists, not because of its pseudo-space museum status and certainly not because of their reputation of aircraft care. It still looks as though the Intrepid's goal is the almighty buck, versus sharing in the passion of aviation with the rest of us. Also of relevance is that the original proposal for Enterprise has the aircraft in a glass dome, but now is planned to be white bubble instead, because God forbid someone be able to look at it from the street without paying (what I expect to be even higher) admission! (EDIT: According to their website, the cost of general admission with Enterprise and Concorde access, will be $50 per person)
So after years of trusting, protecting and supporting Intrepid for the sake of aviation history, I can no longer hide my opinions. I can only hope that Enterprise will be safe and loved. If only the Hayden Planetarium or the Cradle of Aviation could have been able to take it, I know it would be in better, more well-intentioned hands. We'll have to wait and see what happens, and I hope it won't be too late.
Also worth noting: The Intrepid Museum was struck by a cruise ship last week, the morning of the Enterprise flyby, in fact. The ship smacked into the pier just a few feet from the Concorde. Not their fault, and there was reportedly no damage, but it raises the question of how safe a location Intrepid is for priceless artifacts like a space shuttle. Here's the video…
Phil Derner is Founder and Co-Owner of NYCAviation.com. Growing up watching planes across the water from New York's LaGuardia Airport, his passion for aviation grew with the hobby of aviation photography, and led to him becoming an aircraft dispatcher.


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mswood, not only is this well written as always bit I have no corrections to offer (that shows how really well written it is).
The arguing really annoyed me but Jennifer's poor sportsmanship made them even worse. At least Ron never was a bad sport whenever he & Christina didn't finish first. Of course, they won three legs, whereas Nathan & Jennifer never won a single leg. Hmm, maybe being a good sport = getting at least one first place finish whereas being a poor sport = no first-place finishes -- at least in this edition of the race.I don't think the ticket agent told Nate & Jen that there were no more seats available solely because Christina asked her to, although it may have played a role. In any case, Nate & Jen's real problem was that they allowed other teams to distract them (Christina's actions at the ticket counter and especially T.K. & Rachel's catching up), and this helped seal their fate.Belle Book
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(CBS News) WOLFEBORO, N.H -- Mitt Romney says Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts erred in his conclusions in upholding the individual mandate in President Obama's signature health care reform law.
In the landmark ruling, Roberts sided with liberal justices, writing that people who don't buy health insurance under the measure's provisions would be hit with an extra tax, and Congress clearly has the right to levy taxes.
But in an exclusive interview at Romney's New Hampshire vacation home Wednesday, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee told CBS News Chief Political Correspondent Jan Crawford he views the mandate as a tax - because the high court said so - even though he feels Roberts' decision to uphold the law wasn't "accurate" or "appropriate."
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Romney tried to settle some questions that have been dogging him since that decision came down, on whether he thinks what people pay under the law if they don't have insurance is a penalty, as his senior campaign adviser said this week, or raises taxes on them, as a lot of Republicans have been saying.
Below is a transcript of that portion of the interview:
Romney: Well, the Supreme Court has the final word. And their final word is that Obamacare is a tax. So it's a tax. It's -- they decided it was constitutional. So it is a tax and it's constitutional. That's -- that's the final word. That's what it is. Now, I agreed with the dissent. I would have taken a different course. But the dissent wasn't the majority. The majority has ruled. And their rule is final.
Crawford: But does that mean that the -- the mandate in the state of Massachusetts under your health care law also is a tax --
Romney: Actually --
Crawford: -- and that you raised taxes as governor?
Romney: Actually, the -- chief justice, in his opinion, made it very clear that, at the state level -- states have the power to put in place mandates. They don't need to require them to be called taxes in order for them to be constitutional. And -- and as a result, Massachusetts' mandate was a mandate, was a penalty, was described that way by the legislature and by me. And so it stays as it was.
Crawford: Whatever it's called, I mean, let me just -- whether it's a penalty, whether it's a tax -- it means that Americans, if they don't have insurance, are going to pay something, whatever they call it.
Romney: You know, I made it very clear throughout my campaign and actually, while I was governor of Massachusetts, that the issue of the uninsured should be dealt with at the state level. And each state can create their own solutions to meet the needs of their people.
Crawford: You say on your website that you would nominate justices in the mold of the Chief Justice, John Roberts. Now that he's voted to uphold this law, would you still, knowing what we know now, nominate a justice like John Roberts?
Romney: Well, I certainly wouldn't nominate someone who -- I knew -- was gonna come out with a decision I violently disagreed with or vehemently, rather, disagreed with. And he reached a conclusion I think that was -- not accurate and not -- an appropriate conclusion. But -- that being said, he's a very bright person. And I -- I'd look for -- individuals that have intelligence and believe in following the constitution.
Crawford: Are you troubled that he switched his vote? He was initially with the conservatives to strike down the heart of the law, the individual mandate, and then changed his mind to join the liberals to uphold it?
Romney: Well, it -- it gives the impression that the decision was made not based upon constitutional -- foundation but instead -- political consideration about the -- relationship between the branches of government. But we won't really know the answers to those things until the justice himself speaks out -- maybe some time in history.
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I was going to write a post on an interesting paper about genetic variation in the USA but I'll save it for another day as I found this gem.
A research group in Hungary have found the time to judge who is the best at drawing animals, cavemen or modern artists. Amazingly they found cavemen won the competition! To be fair, what amazes me is that these people came up with this research in the first place. How and why do they have the time to sift through a thousand images and then do a statistical analysis to find which group had the greatest error?
Nevertheless, I've learnt something new today. Apparently four legged animals walk in the following way:
The usual succession of the ground-contacting feet of walking quadrupeds, termed as foot-fall formula, is -LH-LF-RH-RF-, where L/R and H/F mean left/right and hind/fore, respectively.
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History hasn't always been kind to Freudenstadt. This small town in the Black Forest has been ravaged by war, plague and fire time and again over the centuries. Fortunately for us, each time the town was restored it was made just a little bit more beautiful than before. Today's visitors can expect a real gem full of great surprises and splendid attractions.
The market square in Freudenstadt, the largest in the whole of Germany, is one of the town's most famous features. Almost exactly square, it is framed by beautiful historical buildings, including some delightful arcaded houses accommodating dozens of little shops. The 50 fountains on the square provide quite a spectacle and offer a great way to cool off in summer.
Verdant meadows dotted with sheep: the Black Forest
The Stadthaus, which today stands at the heart of the market square, features a fascinating exhibition taking you back to post-war Germany and the 'economic miracle'. Another highlight on the square is the Protestant town church, whose two naves meet at right angles. This was originally to ensure that men and women were completely separated during services. The altar and pulpit were placed in the centre so that the pastor never lost sight of his 'flock'. Flocks of another kind can be found on the lush pastures of the Black Forest – a region that offers an almost unparalleled richness of natural scenery with vast pine forests under a deep blue sky. There is also a wide range of sport and leisure activities to enjoy, as well as typical Black Forest villages where customs and festive traditions are part and parcel of everyday life. A great way to experience it all is from the Black Forest Ridgeway, which runs for 60 scenic kilometres from Freudenstadt to Baden-Baden offering glorious views of the Black Forest valleys, the Rhine valley, the Alsace and the Vosges mountains.
A world of discovery and wonderful views: Experimenta and the Friedrichsturm
The Experimenta is not simply a museum, it is a window into the world of today, providing mind-boggling insights into nature and technology. A range of hands-on installations explain phenomena that occur in everyday life and the natural world in a way that ordinary people can understand. It's a place where many a visitor has experienced that all-important 'aha'-moment. New perspectives can also be enjoyed at the Friedrichsturm observation tower, which reaches 739 metres above sea level and was built in 1899 to mark the town's 300th anniversary. At a height of 25 metres, it offers glorious views of Freudenstadt and the northern Black Forest. The tower is located in the Kienberg spa region, which rewards those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground with a fusion of fragrance and colour on Germany's highest Rose Trail.
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