text:
Sleep and Eating: Fighting Insomnia With Food
Sleep problems may be caused by bad eating habits or by health conditions that a better diet can improve. Learn about the relationship between sleep and food to find the right bedtime snack for you.
"If you want to be alert, functional, and at 100 percent capability, you must have a good night's sleep," says Susan Zafarlotfi, PhD, clinical director of the Institute for Sleep-Wake Disorders at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. Though the most widely talked about sleep problems are sleep apnea and snoring, the most prevalent need is for an insomnia cure. Besides functioning well during the day, people who sleep well have better control over their weight. "Proper sleep is important in order to stay on a diet and lose weight," says Zafarlotfi.
The Sleep and Diet Connection
Unfortunately, when you don't get enough sleep, it's human nature to try to make up for it with food. "On a very basic level — and we've seen it with jet lag when you travel — when you have sleep deprivation, you put food in your mouth as comfort because you don't feel normal," says Zafarlotfi. The problem is, sleep deprivation causes your metabolism to change completely. If you have sleep problems like snoring and sleep apnea and are overweight, successful dieting — lowering your body fat index — can help resolve them, says Zafarlotfi.
Forget the Fad Diets
Just as there are no fad diets that work to lose weight, there are no diets that have been proven to help you fall asleep, Zafarlotfi says. What does matter is being aware of any health conditions you have that are related to food. "Do what's necessary to resolve them, which often translates to better sleep," says Zafarlotfi. If you have GERD or acid reflux and you eat something in the evening that aggravates it, your symptoms will interfere with sleep. "Treat the gastric issue, then the sleep disorder is treated," Zafarlotfi advises.
Regular Mealtimes, Regular Sleep Schedules
There's no set food menu for getting a good night's sleep that will work for everyone. "A glass of milk prior to bedtime will help some people sleep like a lamb, but will leave others burping all night if they have lactose intolerance," says Zafarlotfi. A better approach is to eat a balanced diet throughout the day, and eat small portions more frequently. "Ninety percent of 'nighttime eaters' are indulgers — they diet during the day and don't get enough calories, and in the middle of night they eat anything." Another rule is to wake up and go to bed at the same time each day.
Don't Go to Sleep on a Very Full Stomach
Going to bed with a full stomach is a problem for many people who work long hours, get home late, eat a full meal, and then try to go to sleep. "Your body is going to function as though it were 7 o'clock at night because of all the food you just put into it," Zafarlotfi explains. And it doesn't take a three-course meal to have this negative effect — an overstuffed fatty sandwich can do it. Consider a low-fat or fat-free yogurt rather than a heavy steak or lamb chops, Zafarlotfi suggests, and eat no later than two hours before bedtime.
Don't Go to Sleep on an Empty Stomach Either
If you eat an early dinner between 5 and 7 p.m., by 10 or 11 p.m. you may feel hungry. Choose something that's not going to agitate your stomach, like a cracker with a thin slice of cheese or four or five nuts if you don't have any allergies. Don't experiment with a new food prior to bed, says Zafarlotfi. If, for instance, your roommate has left a pecan pie in the fridge, and you've never eaten this before, before bed isn't the time to try it because you don't know how your stomach will respond.
Consider Some Carbs
A small piece of fruit, like half a banana, can be a soothing before-bed snack if you digest it well. Grapes may have too much sugar — which can interfere with sleep — to eat in the evening, says Zafarlotfi, but a small apple and a slice of cheese might be perfect. Another option is to go with some whole grains. A small bowl of oatmeal — just half a packet if you use instant — with milk is a good choice if fiber doesn't give you gas.
Soothe Yourself With Herbal Tea
Chamomile tea or a blend like Sleepytime is a great natural remedy when you need to wind down after a chaotic day. It can also calm the digestive system, Zafarlotfi says, as long as you don't drink so much that you wake up to go to the bathroom. If you need sweetener, add just a tiny bit of honey and, if you like, a squeeze of lime or lemon. You don't have to forgo coffee during the day, says Zafarlotfi, but keep count of how many cups you're drinking and stop caffeinated beverages at 2 p.m.


text:
For more than 70 years, thousands of brides have traveled to Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City to find their wedding day looks. From the moment you walk through the doors, you'll feel the magic of Kleinfeld. Not only does Kleinfeld have 30,000 square feet filled with the largest selection of wedding dresses in the world, it also has the greatest professional staff of over 200 employees who are dedicated to finding and perfecting your bridal look.
Pnina TornaiStyle #4802
Spaghetti Strap Crepe Sheath Wedding Dress With Floral Applique And Cowl NeckAdd to favorites
Price: $6,700.00
Satin crepe sheath with cowl neckline, plunging back, and asymmetrically-placed sheer large floral appliques
*This style is available for the Pnina Tornai trunk show. Please call for availability.
Please call or email to confirm availability for your appointment.Book an Appointment
About the Designer
Pnina Tornai
Bridal Designer
Pnina Tornai, exclusive designer for Kleinfeld, is a leading international bridal and eveningwear designer. Pnina Tornai's collection features her signature corset design. Inspired by the construction of original ancient corsets, Pnina adds her own modern touch to create the perfect fit. Pnina Tornai's gowns are handmade from the finest fabrics imported from Europe and hand […]Read the Full Bio
Size & Availability
Pnina Tornai wedding dresses can be ordered from the designer in size 2-36. Sheath silhouettes fall directly to the figure. Fitted around the bust, waist and hips this style will elongate your body and emphasize your natural curves. Also known as a column, it tends to hug the bust, waist and hips which adds length to petite figures.
Kleinfeld sample dresses are typically available in-store in bridal sample size 10/12; Some designers require an extra fee for dresses ordered in size 18 and up.
Designer Events
Pnina Tornai Trunk Show - November 12 - November 15 Check Availability
Pnina Tornai Trunk Show - October 1 - October 11 Check Availability
You Might Also Like
Add to favorites
Pnina TornaiStyle #4820
Add to favorites
Pnina TornaiStyle #4826
Add to favorites
Pnina TornaiStyle #4825
Add to favorites
Pnina TornaiStyle #4824XS
Add to favorites
Pnina TornaiStyle #4823
Add to favorites
Pnina TornaiStyle #4821
Add to favorites
Pnina TornaiStyle #4818
Add to favorites
Pnina TornaiStyle #4816
Love Story
Kelly and Ryan were married on September 17, 2016 in Bend, Oregon. Kelly dazzled her guests in a custom couture Pnina Tornai wedding gown.Kelly & Ryan Robinson

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Workin' At The Car Wash3/30/2009 12:32:00 AM Edit This 3 Comments »
I promise there was no child slavery involved in this activity. There was barely any child labor! She wouldn't leave me alone until I let her "help." Now my car has more dirty spots left than when we began but we had fun doing it.
I also want you to know that we started our afternoon of errands with a trip to her favorite park. I took her ball along because I say a father and son the other day kicking a ball and realized that it never dawned on me that we could and should be doing the same. She surprised me at how good she is at kicking even while she was on the run!
Of course she did have to pick a "flower" along the way and we ended up at the swings and slides but I may have a soccer player in the making. Of course I've never played a day in my life so what do I know?!?


text:
Making cool QR codesFeb 04, 2013
A lot of us have seen these magical barcodes that can be scanned by smartphone revealing some useful or interesting piece of information. These weird looking boxes, named QR codes, are becoming more and more popular on posters, products and websites. They are providing additional interactive experience for smartphone users thus getting viewers deeper involved with the products or services advertised.
A lot of us don't know that QR codes can incorporate strong enough error correction mechanism to allow extensive designing and still be readable. Adding a personalized design to your QR code can get more attention and viewers more interested in actually scanning it.
Add colors and gradients
QR codes do not have to be standard black and white. The general rule states that the code has to be relatively dark on light background. You can apply as many colors, shadows and gradients as you like assuming you keep the contrast adequate. Otherwise it will be difficult to scan.
Change the harsh edges
The dots in QR code do not have to be regularly shaped hard edged squares. You can soften the edges, reshape them or even merge a lot of dots and the code will still be readable.
Use highest error correction
QR codes can incorporate quite strong error correction mechanisms. The highest commonly offered is level H or 30% error correction. This means that you can change up to 30% of the code and it will still be readable. So use this space to add your own symbolics or design elements. Although the areas that have smaller impact if changed can be calculated, it is a lot easier to just use trial and error to make things work.
Keep in mind that it is a good idea to test your code against multiple QR readers just to be sure your customers will not leave with a frustration of not geting it to work.
Soehne & Partner: QR code hotel concept. Not scannable from this pic.
Getting started
Firstly you have to make a QR code with the information you need. It can be done for example here. We have also added some ideas of cool QR codes to get your ideas going:
Replies to this post
- Rene Feb 08
I like the qr code from "everyday objects". Unfortunately not recognizable with my qrcode reader.
If you are looking for a qrcode generator able to generate a tracking and analytic qrcode without the need for any registration or user account visit www.qrcode-generator24.com
- Roham Feb 10
Hi Oliver,
Great post, it makes me very glad that people are talking more and more about humanizing these QR Codes.
The colors of an artistic code is another important thing to consider as many light colors such as yellow or light pink may not be detectable by some QR code readers.
I was wondering how I can contact you. I would love to hear your feedback on a project that we are doing.
Let me know,
- Teet Parts Feb 14
Hi Roham
Thank you for contacting us.
You can contact our team through our support e-mail: email@example.com.
Teet Parts
- Andy Feb 25
Here's another approach to custom qr codes. Ooakteez.com. They're embedded in the t-shirt graphic... cool. NeoReader is good for reading QR's that are reversed and/or embedded.
- qrlove May 31
amazing... for people who which to run a custom QR code generator website.. have a look at this script: http://www.customqrscript.com
- Snipp Interactive Jun 20
Cool custom QR codes are the way to go!
We actually just released our own completely free custom QR code generator: http://qr.snipp.com
Users can create unlimited number of codes with no restrictions on the number of scans per code and all QR codes can be created in high-resolution, print-ready formats.
- AidaFooks Jun 27
I think it is very effective post for us. Thanks for this nice and Helpful post. There is exciting moderately nice about the "". I like the suggestion.
I think, A QR code is basically a two-dimensional barcode that can be read by a smart phone equipped with a camera.
I want to share some Information about QR Codes.
- LUCY Jul 11
I have been suffering from HIV and Genital Herpes for the past 3 years and 8 months, and ever since then i have been taking series of treatment but there was no improvement until i came across testimonies of Dr TAKUTA on how he has been curing different people from different diseases all over the world, then i contacted him as well. After our conversation he sent me the medicine which i took according to his instructions. When i was done taking the herbal medicine i went for a medical checkup and to my greatest surprise i was cured from Herpes. My heart is so filled with joy. If you are suffering from Herpes or any other disease you can contact Dr TAKUTA today on this Email address: email@example.com or WhatsApp him on this Tell.Number +27788634102....
Dr.TAKUTA also cures:
5.STDS and STI


text:
Presentation by Uri Gonen on New Inventions and Product Improvements on MyHeritage. I missed the first five minutes of the class due to walking so far to classes. Uri showed the details of Record Detective on MyHeritage.com. Apparently, some of the records from the FamilySearch Historical Records Collections have already been accessed by MyHeritage.com and added to their collections.
I will pick up with Extract Record. This feature is for saving, copying and extracting records from the family tree. Once you find a record in Record Match or Record Detective and Confirm the Record Match and then click on Continue. You then get a side-by-side view of the information in the record and can decide if you want to copy that information to your own family tree. If there is a conflict in the information, you will need to decide which information is correct.
Now, when you get the point of extracting the information from the record, you may be give the option to examine additional records
It appears that the Record Detective results have been extended even further than they have been previously. For some users, there will be an over abundance of wealth of sources Once you have decided which items of information need to be extracted to your record, you confirm the extraction and the information is copied to the individual in the tree.
Implied Household Relationships
The issue is identifying people who may be members of the household but have different names. The program will look at all the relationships in all of the records from the implied relationships found in one record, such as a census. The implied matches are based on name similarities and the right ages in the family. If you add new information to your family tree it will put the records on the Record Matching radar.
Search Historical Records by Location
Designed to allow people to target records from a user's particular country. The link on a map at the bottom of the search form to narrow the search by country. This feature works essentially as a filter allow the user to drill down into the records.
New in Family Tree Builder
Full bi-directional sync with the online tree. You can also view and edit the tree in mobile devices. All of the links to all of the records are saved to Family Tree Builder.


text:
Stir-fried beef with fragrant Moroccan spices and almonds.
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Yield: 4 x approx. 5-1/2 oz servings
To prepare beef strips, put beef, covered, into freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
Slice across the grain of the steak in very thin strips. Mix beef strips with garlic and half of the oil.
Heat wok or skillet on high (no need to add any extra oil). Stir-fry beef strips in small batches for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove when cooked and allow pan to reheat before stir-frying next batch.
Heat remaining oil in pan. Stir-fry onion, almonds and raisins for 1 to 2 minutes. Return stir-fried beef strips. Add turmeric, cumin, sugar, tomatoes, and spinach. Allow to heat through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
* Recommended Cuts: Beef strips available for stir-frying or prepared from blade, fillet, rib eye, round, rump, or sirloin steak.
Serve with couscous or boiled rice.
Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.


text:
@learnsheffield|Privacy Notice
0114 250 7417
Learn Sheffield, Training & Development HubLees Hall Road, Sheffield, S8 9JP
Learn Sheffield North HubYewlands Academy, Creswick Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8NN
Learn Sheffield is a not for profit company limited by guarantee, of which 80% is owned by Sheffield schools and colleges and 20% by Sheffield City Council.
To ensure you get the best experience during your visit this website uses cookies. To find out more see our Privacy Policy. Got it


text:
Incorporated in February of 1976 as a 501c3 non-profit organization, the Bluegrass Railroad Museum Inc, was formed by founding members to preserve and present an interactive experience of the history of railroading in Central Kentucky.
Membership is all volunteer. All income from operation is used to operate and maintain the tourist train and museum.
First railroad equipment was acquired in 1977 and stored on a siding in the old L&N yard in Lexington. Additional equipment was acquired and the operation was moved to a siding at Eastern State in 1980. Equipment was again moved to the Avon Army base before moving to our permanent home in Versailles.
A 5.5 mile portion of the old Louisville Southern railroad from West Versailles (mile marker 8.5) to the Kentucky River (mile marker 3) was acquired from Southern in 1987 with tourist operation beginning Memorial Day Weekend 1988. Tourist operation continues each weekend from mid May through October and Santa trains each December.
Overnight excursions were promoted by the museum annually from 1978 through 1989 from Lexington to Chattanooga Tennessee. Some excursions were pulled by steam and others by diesel power. The train carried 900 passengers and included Southern baggage car 501 converted to concessions, which is still in the BGRM collection.
Steam power used included the N&W J (#611), N&W #1218, Nickel Plate #675, Canadian Pacific steam # ?, Texas & Pacific # 610. Diesel power included former Southern F units now used on the R J Corman dinner train.
You are viewing the text version of this site.
Need help? check the requirements page.


text:
"A terrific new book . . . exceptional and unexpected."—Melissa Harris-Lacewell, The Nation blog
"A fascinating, penetrating book by one of medicine's most exceptional young scholars."—Delese Wear, JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association
"A stunning and disturbing book . . . [A] compelling cultural history that exposes postwar psychiatry's racist character and its enduring legacy."—Robin D. G. Kelley, author of Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original
"Part reportage, part analysis, part theory . . . Metzl challenges readers to peel back the layered complexities of race and medicine."—Felicia Pride, The Root
"[Metzl] make[s] a powerful case for the way schizophrenia was transformed into a racialized disease."—Christopher Lane, Psychology Today
"Metzl addresses a long-standing diagnostic tension in psychiatry with insight, clarity, and informative historical detail."—Health Affairs
Preface The Protest Psychosis
Part I Ionia
1 Homicidal
2 Ionia
Part II Alice Wilson
3 She Tells Very Little about Her Behavior Yet Shows a Lot
4 Loosening Associations
5 Like a Family
Part III Octavius Greene
6 The Other Direction
7 Categories
8 Octavius Greene Had No Exit Interview
9 The Persistence of Memory
Part IV Caeser Williams
10 Too Close for Comfort
11 His Actions Are Determined Largely by His Emotions
12 Revisionist Mystery
13 A Racialized Disease
14 A Metaphor for Race
Part V Rasheed Karim
15 Turned Loose
16 Deinstitutionalization
17 Raised in a Slum Ghetto
18 Power, Knowledge, and Diagnostic Revision
19 Return of the Repressed
20 Rashomon
21 Something Else Instead
Part VI Remnants
22 Locked Away
23 Diversity
24 Inside
25 Remnants
26 Controllin' the Planet
27 Conclusion


text:
(Reuters) - Home Depot Inc (HD.N) raised its full-year outlook on Tuesday as the retailer benefited from a recent uptick in the U.S. housing market and analysts expect a sales boost from superstorm Sandy in the current quarter.
The nascent recovery in housing has encouraged professional contractors to buy more in recent months. Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement chain, has also gained from its own efforts to improve distribution, cut costs and localize marketing and merchandising.
Shares of Home Depot, which also beat analysts' quarterly earnings estimates, were up 1.9 percent at $62.30 in trading before the market opened.
"Our third-quarter results were better than we expected and reflected, in part, what we believe is the start of the path toward the healing of the housing market," said Home Depot Chief Executive Officer Frank Blake.
Analysts expected Home Depot to get a small sales gain from preparations for Sandy, which slammed into New Jersey on October 29, the day after the company's third quarter ended.
But analysts say purchases for clean-up and rebuilding efforts should provide more of a boost.
"The Sandy impact will be bigger in (the fourth quarter) as reconstruction activities start on the East Coast," said Janney Capital Markets analyst David Strasser. "Home Depot's exposure in these markets should disproportionately help them as well."
About 14 percent of Home Depot's U.S. stores are located in the U.S. Northeast. In its press release, the company did not discuss the impact of the storm on its business.
Net earnings rose to $947 million, or 63 cents per share, in the third quarter from $934 million, or 60 cents per share, a year earlier.
Excluding a charge for closing seven stores in China, Home Depot said earnings were 74 cents per share. On that basis, analysts on average were expecting 70 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Sales rose nearly 5 percent to $18.13 billion, topping analysts' estimates of $17.93 billion.
Sales at stores open at least a year increased 4.2 percent globally, including a 4.3 percent rise in the United States.
Home Depot has been taking market share from rival Lowe's Cos Inc (LOW.N) with the help of better pricing and customer service, analysts have said. Lowe's, which has lagged Home Depot in same-store sales for 13 straight quarters, plans to report its results next week.
For the full year, Home Depot raised its sales growth forecast to 5.2 percent from 4.6 percent.
The company said it expected a full-year profit of $3.03 a share, excluding the 11-cent charge. Its prior forecast, given before news of the China closures, called for earnings of $2.95 per share.
The outlook reflects the company's intention to buy back $700 million in additional shares this quarter, which would bring the total value of repurchases for the year to $4 billion.
The forecast also implies fourth-quarter earnings of 62 cents per share, according to Janney's Strasser. Analysts were expecting 61 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Reporting by Martinne Geller and Dhanya Skariachan in New York; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn


text:
The Nashville divorce law firm of Widrig Law PLLC is dedicated to assisting the citizens of Tennessee as they navigate one of the most difficult times, if not the most difficult time, of their lives. We have been assisting clients with their family law needs since 2007. Our office is based in downtown Nashville, Tennessee and we are proud to serve clients throughout middle Tennessee, including Murfreesboro and Franklin.
Our main area of practice is family law. Our Nashville divorce lawyers completely understand the personal and emotional nature of family law issues.
In 2011 Attorney James Widrig was named as one of the Best Attorneys in Nashville by the readers of the Nashville Scene.
In 2014 Attorney James Widrig was named by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) as one of the "Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Tennessee" for 2014. The attorneys that make the NAFLA list have to first be nominated by a licensed practicing attorney. Second, the NAFLA research staff verifies that they meet the minimum requirements of membership. Then they have to be one of 50 attorneys chosen to advance to the final selection stage by the NAFLA processing committee and finally they have to be selected by the NAFLA Board of Governors as the "TOP 10".
In 2014 Attorney James Widrig was named by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA) as one of the "10 Best Under 40" Attorneys in Tennessee for Client Satisfaction in the practice area of Family Law.
We have extensive experience handing difficult child custody cases, relocation cases, and complex contested divorce cases. We have handled termination of parental rights and adoption cases. We have represented military members or spouses during a military divorce. We have represented hundreds of clients a year and over a thousand clients thus far, so please call us so we can help you too.
We have also assisted clients with non-family-law matters such as DUI cases, criminal cases, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, automobile accident cases, slip and fall injury matters, contract negotiations, and landlord tenant disputes and detainer evictions.How Our Nashville Divorce Attorneys Can Help
Not many people like to hire attorneys, but if you need to hire a lawyer then why not hire an experienced lawyer? It is true that all lawyers have to learn but do you want them to learn on your case?
We offer free initial consultations for potential clients who are looking to hire an attorney for their legal needs. If you have questions regarding an uncontested divorce, contested divorce, child custody case, child support case, adoption, termination of parental rights case, or any other family law case please call 615-417-7800 to schedule your free consultation.Serving All of Middle Tennessee
Though our office is in Nashville, if you need a Murfreesboro divorce attorney, a Franklin divorce attorney, or a law firm that serves clients in Mt Juliet, Smyrna, Lebanon, Fairview, Bellevue, Gallatin, Springfield, or Clarksville then our lawyers can help. We have represented clients in the Tennessee trial courts, in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, and in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. If you are looking for a lawyer in Tennessee look no further.
Nashville Divorce Lawyers | Widrig Law PLLC
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Please do not include any confidential or sensitive information in a contact form, text message, or voicemail. The contact form sends information by non-encrypted email, which is not secure. Submitting a contact form, sending a text message, making a phone call, or leaving a voicemail does not create an attorney-client relationship.


text:
Tips for measuring up
Want to make sure this built-under double oven will fit in your kitchen? Check out our handy measurement guide video. We'll show you everything you need to know about measuring up in just a few simple steps, so your new appliance will fit like a glove.


text:
Robin Roberts is celebrating more than just the beginning of a new year.
After undergoing a bone marrow transplant back in September, the "Good Morning America" co-anchor has hit a "major milsetone" in her recovery and tweeted a picture of herself wearing a Santa hat holding a calendar with the caption: "Every morning I mark the day post my bone marrow transplant. Today I reached a major milestone...Day 100! Blessings..XO."
Roberts' return to Good Morning America could be delayed
U.S. & World
Roberts also posted a message on her Facebook, thanking fans for their support. "I couldn't let the year end without saying...thank you. Thank you for your prayers, positive energy and well wishes," she said. "My sister, Dorothy, always comes up with a family motto for the new year. This year's is: "All will be serene in 2013."
The 100 day celebration was even sweeter with the return of K.J., Roberts' beloved Jack Russell terrier. "Look who made it back for my 100 day celebration...KJ!!" Roberts tweeted on Dec. 29. "Can't believe she's finally home."
The day Roberts underwent the transplant, her doctor Dr. Gail Roboz appeared on Good Morning America and pointed out the significance of the 100 day mark. "We have to watch patients super closely for 100 days. We don't trust anything for the first 100 days. After that, we're happy."


text:
Feds Reach Settlement With Internet Companies Allowing Them To Report Not Nearly Enough Details On Surveillance Efforts
from the too-bad deptIt appears that the lawsuit that a bunch of big internet companies had filed against the NSA in an attempt to reveal just how often they get FISA court information requests and how many of their users are impacted is now over, as the government has reached a settlement with the companies, allowing them slightly more leeway in sharing information, but in a very limiting way.
Not too long ago, the government had started allowing companies to reveal, for the first time, how many national security letter (NSL) requests they get, but said they had to reveal that number in ranges of 1,000 starting with 0 to 999. However, they did not allow any such reporting on FISA Court (FISC) orders, which covered things like the now infamous PRISM program under Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act. It appears that the settlement more or less follows the outline of what the government allowed with NSLs. Companies are given two options. One is to basically report FISC requests like NSL requests, in bands of 1,000, and to similarly report "number of customer accounts affected" for NSLs, "FISA orders for content," "number of customer selectors targeted under FISA content orders," "FISA orders for non-content," and "number of customer selectors targeted under FISA non-content orders." All of those can be revealed separately, but always in bands of 1,000, starting with 0 to 999.
Alternatively, if companies are willing to lump these various programs together, they are allowed somewhat more granularity. So, if they lump together NSLs and FISA orders into a single number, they can reveal the details in bands of 250, starting with 0 to 249. Similarly, they can list the lumped together "customer selectors targeted" under combined NSLs and FISA orders in bands of 250.
This is a step forward, but it's not nearly far enough. As Kevin Bankston notes:
"Asking the public and policymakers to try to judge the appropriateness of the government's surveillance practices based on a single, combined, rounded number is like asking a doctor to diagnose a patient's shadow: only the grossest and most obvious problem, if even that, will be ever be evident."Among the problems here, are that while they can reveal the number of customer accounts impacted for NSLs, that's not what they can do with FISC orders. Instead, they can only reveal "customer selectors targeted." That can be very different. You can imagine a "customer selector" that impacts many, many user accounts. And that's what many people are worried about -- and with this agreement, we won't actually know.
Furthermore, the agreement has a ridiculous clause that says if a FISA court order covers a "new capability" (i.e., getting access to a service that previously was not being tapped by the NSA/FBI), the companies cannot share that information for two years. The thinking here is rather obvious. Say, for example, a company launches a new voice communications service, like Skype -- and then gets hit with a FISA court order demanding that the NSA be able to listen in. The companies would be blocked from revealing that for two years. Clearly, the idea is to keep people from knowing how quickly the NSA is able to tap into any new form of communication, but that also opens up plenty of opportunities for the NSA to abuse its powers.
There is still some indication that Congress may require greater transparency here. I can understand why the tech companies agreed to settle, but it's a bit disappointing that they threw in the towel so quickly.
Apple has already updated its transparency report to note 0 - 249 "national security orders" and 0 - 249 "total accounts affected."
Filed Under: doj, fisa orders, fisc, internet companies, national security letters, nsls, transparency, transparency report
Companies: apple, facebook, google, linkedin, microsoft, yahoo


text:
What difference does it make that so many people are not a part of a church or other religious fellowship? For the individual, are there advantages or disadvantages to not being connected or committed?
A large percentage of our citizens choose to use "freedom of religion" as an opportunity for "freedom from religion." Does this make a difference in our community, our nation, our world?
In many churches, the time before Easter is known as Lent. This time of preparation begins with Ash Wednesday, when some Christians wear a mark in the shape of a cross, made with oil and ashes. With this simple practice, each of us confronts the fact that we will die. For many, this is a moment when the sense of closeness with Christ is vivid and strong. Our culture prefers to ignore death, or trivialize death for entertainment purposes. Taking death seriously opens our hearts to the value of life.
The best-known custom of the season is to give up something for Lent. Much of what we have is not necessary; some of what we have is unhelpful and unhealthy. How often does secular culture encourage us to consider what may be destructive in our lives and to set it aside? How often are we supported in breaking old habits and forming new ones?
Lent is also a season of reflection and repentance. We face our imperfections and the ways that we have fallen short of what we believe is God's hope for us. We may seek the forgiveness of those we have harmed, and we acknowledge our need for God's forgiveness. And we commit ourselves to better patterns of living.
At the heart of Lent is the desire to be more open to the holy one. In whatever way you understand what is most sacred and good, I hope you will give special attention to the ground of your being, your promise, your purpose. Modern life can be so shallow and solitary.
We can all benefit from this time of preparation for Easter, which is the celebration of Christ's victory over sin and death. We invite you to attend our Easter sunrise service at 6:30a.m. March 31 and our celebration service at 10 a.m. Hillcrest Church is at 2000 West Road, La Habra Heights.
– The Rev. Paul Clay is pastor of Hillcrest Congregational Church. He has served churches of the United Church of Christ in Washington, Oregon and California for 25 years. He lives with his wife in La Habra.


text:
Saint – Today's SuicideGirl
Name: Saint Suicide
Age: 25
Location: I'm lost
Current crush: Spike Spiegel, my monster dog and Bernadette Peters in The Jerk.
Stats: Five-0
Body mods: more to come
Heroes: My momskie
Gets me hot: Hot water and zombies
Favorite position: When you pull my hair
Fantasy: Salt and vinegar chips, gin and tonic, a book and a tub, 'Secretary' and when you force me.
Sign: STOP
Most humbling moment: Peeing on myself but winning and that jiggle I just felt. Weird.
Cigarettes: Nope
My Diet: Omnivore
Alcohol: I am a complete drunkard
My drug use: Drug Free
Kink Factor: I'm saving myself for Jesus!
My politics: SMASH THE STATE!!!
Pot: Nope
My Status: open relationship
My idea of a good time: A long, slow, late dinner with friends.
I want: Friendship
My pigeonholes: Hippy, Bookworm, Fuck you, I defy categories
Into: Movies, art, friends and time to myself
Makes me happy: Warm blankets, warm tubs, Swedish fish and small things like shiny rocks
Makes me sad: Award shows, road kill and animal cruelty
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, being touristy
5 things I can't live without: The dog, the boy, a pillow, toothbrush and Slurpees
Vices: Clove cigarettes and Slurpees
Bands: Tool, A Perfect Circle, Queens Of The Stone Age
SuicideGirls is a community that celebrates alternative beauty and alternative culture from all over the world. Since 2001, tens of thousands of models have submitted millions of photos to their website hoping to become SuicideGirls.


text:
Life Cycle Status: Obsolete | Last Orderable Date: 9/29/18
8-Channel, Butterworth Lowpass Filter Input Module for SCXI—The SCXI‑1143 is a programmable filter module that is ideal for anti-aliasing applications. Although all channels must be set to the same cut-off frequency, you can programmatically bypass the lowpass filter on a per channel basis. By using a combination of analog filters and switched capacitor filters, you can achieve the flexibility of 10,000 discrete software-programmable cut-off frequencies while maintaining the low-noise performance of traditional, continuous time-active filters. An external clock input and output are also provided so that you can set the filter cutoff frequency with an external clock in tracking filter applications.
Find complete product documentation to learn how to get started and use the product.
Explore a wide range of support content, including examples and troubleshooting information.
Network, share, and ask questions with other members of the NI community.


text:
Software support company plans to add 431 NC jobs
A company which provides software application development and maintenance services in support of Deutsche Bank AG says it will expand its center in Wake County and create 431 new jobs in the next three years.
Gov. Pat McCrory's office announced Thursday that DB Global Technology, Inc. also plans to invest over $13.5 million in its Cary location.
DB Global Technology produces software applications for financial instrument trading, order management and transaction processing, and other applications for Deutsche Bank AG. The company was created in 2009 in North Carolina to increase efficiencies in development and maintenance of the bank's software developments.
Compensation will vary by job function, but the average annual payroll is estimated to be $38 million plus benefits. The average annual wage in Wake County is $48,024.


text:
Comline e-catalogue
|Steering & Suspension PDF Catalogue
|Braking PDF Catalogue
|Filters PDF Catalogue
|Cooling PDF Catalogue
|Hub Assemblies & CV Joints PDF Catalogue
Catalogues updated DAILY!
Please provide feedback to the Comline Product Team
Skoda 5W30LL
Fully synthetic VW 504/507 C3
Comline CO 5W-30 LL is a fully synthetic motor oil for use in petrol, LPG and diesel engines of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, equipped with soot /diesel particulate filters (to meet Euro 4 exhaust emission regulations). This product has been especially developed for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles of the VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda) and is suitable for long oil change intervals (up to 30.000 km for gasoline and 50.000 km for diesel engines).
- Provides an extremely quick and stable lubricant film during cold start-up and maintains this film at high temperatures, while at the same time, friction is kept to a minimum.
- Contains less phosphor, sulphur and phosphate preventing the exhaust gas system parts (soot /diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters) from blocking and it increases their service life.
- Specially developed to meet VW specifications 504.00 and 507.00, but is also suitable for cars where formerly VW specifications like 503.00, 506.00, 506.01, 505.01, 502.00, 500.00, 501.01 and 505.00 are recommended.
Performance Level
Porsche C30
Please select a Skoda model...
Or search for 5W30LL by entering your registration number...
About our Skoda 5W30LL
Comline Auto Parts is able to provide the best quality replacement parts for all Skoda cars at affordable prices! Our 5W30LL range covers all of the latest Skoda models and can be bought here directly from our head office! Manufactured to match Skoda quality, look no further to find the best 5W30LL for your car. Please enter your car details above to match your Skoda with our 5W30LL range and to find the parts you need QUICKLY! Alternatively click here for more information on our range.
Quick Search
Enter a Comline or competitor part number above to go to the relevant part page.


text:
"Is there a chance that we could have a different look? Absolutely there's a 'chance,'" Williams said. "I would say that chance is very, very slim.
"I don't see anything on the horizon and everything that potentially can be done comes at a sacrifice of the guys that I expect we would need to try to win this division. So, very unlikely."
UPDATE: Ballantini @ CSN:
Williams also admitted that most of the calls he's getting from GMs at this point are of the prank variety.
"I've got a lot of friends in the game, so some of them are calling just to check in, make sure we are kind of where we are," Williams smiled. "There's a lot of rumors out there about us going either way, either being buyers or sellers, so there's people checking in. Then there's some of the more smart aleck friends of mine in the general manager ranks that are calling with humorous anecdotes as to what's going on. It's just that time of year. I think it's the most fun time to be a general manager that there is during the calendar year."
Other White Sox links: U-God writes a pretty awesome 'Kenny Williams at the trade deadline' simulator, James says if the Sox decide to trade Carlos Quentin they shouldn't stop there, Mike looks at the Edwin Jackson/Mark Teahen for Jason Frasor/Zach Stewart trade, and 2011 supplemental 1st round pick Keenyn Walker was promoted to the Class A Kannapolis Intimidators.


text:
The most interesting thing to me are the pics on the back indicating we are getting yet ANOTHER AAT repaint. Man, they love re-doing that thing. (Almost as much as the Gunship) Swamp Speeder and Hyena Bomber look completely awesome though.
Not sure if they will be too much to see at CC, a lot of stuff has leaked already.
Call me a sucker. I'll happily add number four to my fleet.
Page created in 0.059 seconds with 18 queries.


text:
The Second Amendment
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
A Right not used is a Right Lost
UNLOADED OPEN CARRY (UOC) An Unloaded Shotgun or Rifle carried by a law abiding individual is legal anywhere a firearm is not otherwise prohibited by law in California.
On Sunday 10/9/11, California gun owners and sportsmen were dealt another blow when Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the anti-gun bill AB 144.Assembly Bill 144 bans the open carrying of an unloaded handgun effective 1/1/12.
This web site designed and maintained byTinks Web Pages
site updated1/15/12
[Open Carry Home] [About Us] [Purpose/Events] [Legal] [Links] [Forum/Pix] [Join] [Free stuff] [Womans Issues] [Archive] [Contact]


text:
For cancellation & refund requests, use this form.
For invoice requests, please click here.
Do you have a group booking? Log in with your "My Profile".
For special assistance or in case you experience an issue retrieving your booking, please contact our Service Centre
Earn and redeem miles with our many partners and enter a world of exclusive advantages.
Earn points, on your own or with your family, and travel sooner than expected throughout Europe.
Download on the AppStoreDownload on Google Play
A refreshed design with updated and new features make it even easier to book, travel and manage your flights on your mobile device. With just a few clicks, you'll enjoy a smoother journey thanks to the Brussels Airlines app.
To enjoy the revamped Brussels Airlines app, simply update the app on your smartphone. If you have enabled automated updates on your phone, your Brussels Airlines app will update spontaneously.
The Brussels Airlines mobile app is available on both Apple and Android in English, French, Dutch, German, Italian and Spanish.


text:
Frank Horwill
- These articles were first published many year's ago and whilst some are as relevant today as they were when new, many are now mostly of historical interest as modern research and coaching methods have superseded them.
How can I detect a vitamin or mineral deficiency
Actually, if one eats moderate-size meals every four hours it's very rare to get a mineral or vitamin deficiency. This is because some inadequacies only become apparent after several months of none or little consumption. But, there is another problem: modern farming methods, which use massive amounts of artificial fertilisers to get high yields, denude the soil of vital minerals. This means that some foods have little real goodness in them. There is also, a rather difficult thing to detect – biological individuality. For example, the test for vitamin C adequacy is done via a urine test. When twelve athletes were given 1,000mg of it a day for seven days, some revealed traces of it in their urine indicating that it was too much, while others did not reveal signs until they were taking 4,000mg a day! A four-fold variation!
Here is a list of vital vitamins and minerals for maximising performance in endurance runners:-
Iron – No iron, no oxygen, no athlete. Symptoms: White complexion. Pale membranes inside eyelids. Breathlessness for simple tasks, such as walking upstairs. Declining training and racing performance. Insomnia. Pins and needles in the feet. Gastric upsets. While an haemoglobin test will reveal the oxygen-carrying power of blood, it will not reveal the true body's iron status; this is done with a serum ferritin test which should be not less than 30 nanogrammes (ng/dl) in males, and 25ng/dl in females. An athlete who gets continually injured should suspect a serum ferritin shortage, as the muscles will tire more quickly and give less support to ligaments and tendons. A problem exists for those who rely on vegetables to get their iron. The iron in vegetables is less bio-available than iron in meats. Good sources are:- liver, kidney, heart, egg yolk, legumes, cocoa, cane molasses, shellfish and parsley. Moderate sources include: muscle meats, fish, poultry, nuts, green vegetables and wholemeal bread. When in doubt, take quest synergistic iron, which contains all the vitamins and minerals to make iron readily absorbed.
Vitamin C – Some of this vitamin is stored in the eyes and adrenal glands. The latter produces acth which is a prerequisite for physical activity. Symptoms:- Frequent colds and infections. Easy bruising. If a hair is pulled from the leg, it will immediately coil or become distorted, it will also leave some specks of blood behind around the follicle. Some vitamin C has an affinity for cartilage, chronic knee problems have been treated by naturopaths with 1,000mg of vitamin C every hour for a day, reducing to once every two hours on the second day, and every three hours on the third day. From then on, the intake is kept at 1,000mg daily. The best source is pure orange juice with all meals, which has the added advantage of containing potassium which we lose via sweat. Lose too much, and you can get heart failure.
Zinc – Some 4,000 papers have been written about this mineral in the last 10 years. Runners lose a lot in sweat. It has a great influence on immune responses and muscular strength. Excessive tea and coffee drinking cause iron and zinc depletion. Symptoms: White spots on finger nails. Frequent infections. Skin trouble. Poor hair condition. Th best sources are: oysters, ginger root, muscle meats and all types of nuts. Zinc plays a vital role in iron absorption, so anaemia needs to be regarded as an iron and possibly zinc deficiency.
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) – This plays a crucial role in carbohydrate metabolism and energy production. In fact, when carbohydrate-boosting before a marathon, this vitamin should be increased as well. Good sources are: brown rice, which is also a low glycemic carb. and well stored as glycogen. Lentils, peas, beans, beef, pork and whole grains. Symptoms: Loss of short-term memory. Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Tender calf muscles. If the calf is pressed firmly with the thumb, the white spot left should disappear in ten seconds, if not, suspect a deficiency.


text:
This successful world history version of the popularDiscoveringseries contains a multi-part pedagogical framework that guides students through the process of historical inquiry and explanation. The text emphasizes historical study as interpretation rather than memorization of data.Kenneth R. Curtis is the author of 'Discovering the Global Past: A Look at the Evidence, Volume I: To 1650, Second Edition', published 2001 under ISBN 9780618043675 and ISBN 0618043675.[read more]
You can find lots of answers to common customer questions in our FAQs
View a detailed breakdown of our shipping prices
Learn about our return policy
Still need help? Feel free to contact us
View college textbooks by subject
and top textbooks for college
With our dedicated customer support team, 30-day no-questions-asked return policy, and our price match guarantee, you can rest easy knowing that we're doing everything we can to save you time, money, and stress.


text:
To celebrate the return of Doctor Who to BBC America on March 30, 2013, Broadway is giving one lucky GeekMom reader a package filled with Doctor Who books and Blu-rays.
April 2, 2013, marks the release of three new Doctor Who novels – Plague of the Cybermen, Shroud of Sorrow, and The Dalek Generation, published by Broadway.
Each novel was written specifically to coincide with the return of Doctor Who to television, and the 50th anniversary. They were written in collaboration with the BBC's Cardiff-based television production team. The authors were given advanced access to the scripts of upcoming episodes and were given secrets about the Doctor's future. Additionally, each novel has been approved by BBC to ensure nothing was overlooked.
One lucky GeekMom reader will receive the Doctor Who TARDIS library prize pack, courtesy of Broadway, which includes:
Plague of the Cybermen by Justin Richards with signed bookplate.
When the Doctor arrives in the 19th-century village of Klimtenburg, he discovers the residents suffering from some kind of plague – a 'wasting disease'. The victims face a horrible death – but what's worse, the dead seem to be leaving their graves. The Plague Warriors have returned…
The Doctor is confident he knows what's really happening; he understands where the dead go, and he's sure the Plague Warriors are just a myth. But as some of the Doctor's oldest and most terrible enemies start to awaken he realises that maybe – just maybe – he's misjudged the situation.
Read the Plague of the Cybermen excerpt – the prologue; 5 pages.
Justin Richards has written numerous science-fiction and fantasy novels, including several previous Doctor Who tie-ins. He is creative consultant for BBC Books' range of Doctor Who fiction.
Shroud of Sorrow by Tommy Donbavand.
23 November, 1963
It is the day after John F. Kennedy's assassination – and the faces of the dead are everywhere. PC Reg Cranfield sees his late father in the mists along Totter's Lane. Reporter Mae Callon sees her grandmother in a coffee stain on her desk. FBI Special Agent Warren Skeet finds his long-dead partner staring back at him from raindrops on a window pane.
Then the faces begin to talk, and scream... and push through into our world.
As the alien Shroud begins to feast on the grief of a world in mourning, can the Doctor dig deep enough into his own sorrow to save mankind?
Read the Shroud of Sorrow excerpt – the prologue, called 23 November 1963, 4 pages.
Tommy Donbavand is an author, actor, and playwright best known for his Scream Street novels for kids. He is also a huge fan of all things Doctor Who, plays blues harmonica, and makes a mean balloon poodle.
The Dalek Generation by Nicholas Briggs.
"The Sunlight Worlds Offer You A Life of Comfort and Plenty. Apply now at the Dalek Foundation."
Sunlight 349 is one of countless Dalek Foundation worlds, planets created to house billions suffering from economic hardship. The Doctor arrives at Sunlight 349, suspicious of any world where the Daleks are apparently a force for good – and determined to find out the truth. The Doctor knows they have a far more sinister plan – but how can he convince those who have lived under the benevolence of the Daleks for a generation?
But convince them he must, and soon. For on another Foundation planet, archaeologists have unearthed the most dangerous technology in the universe...
Read the The Dalek Generation excerpt – the prologue called Crash on Sunlight 349, 9 pages.
Nicholas Briggs is a British actor and writer who has worked on Doctor Who since the 1980s. He has played numerous roles on the show but is best known as the voice of the Doctor's archenemy, the Daleks.
Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series on Blu-ray
In the new rebooted series from BAFTA-winning writer Steven Moffat (Steven Spielberg's upcoming Tintin, Sherlock, Coupling), the Doctor has regenerated into a brand-new man, but danger strikes before he can even recover. Matt Smith debuts as the new, Eleventh incarnation of the famous Time Lord alongside a new travelling companion, the enigmatic Amy Pond (Karen Gillan). Amy and the Doctor explore time and space, visiting 17th century Venice, France during the 1890s and the United Kingdom in the far future, now an entire nation floating in space. As always, wherever the Doctor goes, his oldest enemies are never far behind – the Daleks are hatching a new master plan from the heart of war-torn London in the 1940s. But they are not the only strange creatures the Doctor and Amy must face – there are also alien vampires, humanoid reptiles, old enemies such as the Weeping Angels, and a silent menace that follows Amy and the Doctor around wherever they go. This 6-disc set includes all 13-episodes from this thrilling series plus two exclusive new scenes, Doctor Who: Confidentials, outtakes and much more.
Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series on Blu-ray
Penned by award winning lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat (Sherlock, The Adventures of Tintin) and starring BAFTA nominee Matt Smith, the first part of the sixth series premiered on BBC America this spring and garnered record ratings for the channel. In addition, it earned rave reviews, including an "A" and a spot on "The Must List" from Entertainment Weekly, was featured on NBC's Today show and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and over 6,500 fans packed Comic-Con's Doctor Who panel where stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan made their first SDCC appearance together. The sixth season includes a two-part premiere that was set and filmed in the U.S. as well as an episode penned by long-time Doctor Who fan and award-winning writer Neil Gaiman (Coraline, Neverwhere, The Sandman). This must-own release for all sci-fi fans contains every thrilling episode from the widely-acclaimed sixth season along with the 2010 Christmas Special starring Michael Gambon (Harry Potter), A Christmas Carol, and a plethora of bonus features including exclusive Meanwhile in the Tardis scenes, Doctor Who Confidential, Monster Files, and Audio Commentary.
Doctor Who: Series Seven, Part One on Blu-ray
Doctor Who returns, after a record-breaking season on BBC America, with five new blockbuster episodes in the first half of Series Seven. Join the Doctor (Matt Smith) and his companions Amy and Rory (Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, aka "the Ponds") on their latest escapades through space and time. Featuring an asylum full of Daleks, a spaceship full of dinosaurs and a town called Mercy in the Wild West, this explosive series concludes with Amy and Rory's heart-breaking farewell – a race against time through the streets of Manhattan. Will the Doctor really lose the Ponds forever? There's only one way to find out. Bonus features include the BBC America specials The Science of Doctor Who and Doctor Who at Comic-Con, as well as the Pond Life featurettes, the prequel to Asylum of the Daleks, and The Making of The Gunslinger.
To enter:
Leave a comment letting me about your favorite Doctor Who episode. Only one comment per person. Residents of Canada and the United States only.
When leaving a comment, please use a valid email address so that I can notify the winner. Accounts linking to Facebook, Twitter, or another service, will not be counted. If your Disqus account is linked to another service, please sign out before replying. If you fail to enter your email address, your comment will not be counted.
Giveaway closes Friday, March 29, 2013 at 11:59 PM PST. At that time, I'll use a random number generator to choose the winner. The winner will be notified by email on March 30, 2013. The winner will have 24 hours to reply to the email. If the winner does not respond, then I'll choose another winner. After I receive a response from the winner, the winner will be announced on GeekMom.


text:
I smell China, or maybe Russia. The fact that the virus keeps resisting efforts to remove it shows that there's some sophistication involved.
U.S. Military Drones Infected With Mysterious Computer Virus
A fleet of U.S. military drones on a Nevada Air Force base has been infected by a keylogger virus that tracks every key and button their pilots press, Wired.com reported Friday — and top Air Force sources strongly contested.
The virus was first noticed by officials at Creech Air Force Base nearly two weeks ago using the base's security system. It logged every keystroke of the pilots in the control room on the base as they remotely flew Predator and Reaper drones on missions over Afghanistan and other battle zones.
There has been no confirmation of information being lost or sent to an outside source, but the virus has been resistant to military efforts to clear it from the system.
"We keep wiping it off, and it keeps coming back," a source told Wired.
See also:
Exclusive: Computer Virus Hits U.S. Drone Fleet
Computers Controlling Military Drones Reportedly Infected with Virus
Computer Virus Attacks U.S. Military Drones: Wired
Keylogger virus hits US drone operations
Combat drones' computer systems reportedly infected with virus
Computer virus hits US' Predator drone fleet
US war drones keep flying despite computer virus
America's Drones Have Been Infected by a Virus
Virus infects Pentagon drones' computers
U.S. Drone Controllers Said To Be Infected By Computer Virus
US drones hit by virus
U.S. Military Facing a Battle Unlike Any Other
Cyberwar: a Whole New Quagmire – When the Drones Come To Roost
Creech Air Force Base
Theses computers didn't just infect themselves, they were almost surely infected by someone, either deliberately or unwittingly, connecting a malware infected memory stick or other portable media storage device to the network. This has been a known attack vector for a long time now and it's easily preventable, simply don't allow portable media storage devices anywhere near classified computer networks!
/search all personnel coming and going if that's what it takes, it's a small price to pay for avoiding potentially catastrophic security breaches like this
Filed under: Blog Entry | Tagged: Afghanistan, Air Force, Air Force Base, Base, Battle Zones, Button, China, Clear, Coming Back, Computer, Computer Virus, Confirmation, Contested, Control Room, Creech Air Force Base, Drones, Efforts, Fleet, Infected, Information, Key, Keylogger, Keylogger Virus, Keystroke, Logged, Lost, Military, Military Efforts, Missions, Mysterious, Nevada, Nevada Air Force Base, Noticed, Officials, Outside, Outside Source, Pilots, Predator, Predator Drones, Press, Reaper, Reaper Drones, Reported, Resistant, Russia, Security, Security System, Sent, Source, Sources, Strongly, System, Tracks, U.S., U.S. Air Force, U.S. Military, U.S. Military Drones, Virus, Wiping, Wired, Wired.com | Leave a comment »


text:
Another day, another Land Rover victory in a JD Power survey. Assuming that you turn the chart upside down.
That's right, folks: JD Power recently released the results of its latest Customer Service Index study, which rates customer satisfaction with dealership service departments. Cadillac topped the charts, with Audi close behind, presumably because they finally ended the longstanding practice of giving out recently-traded 2004 Volkswagen Golfs as loaner cars. And Land Rover finished dead freakin' last.
No, I take that back. Land Rover didn't just finish last. They got destroyed. If you look at the survey, nearly all premium brands are clustered between 840 and 870 points out of a possible 1,000. The premium brand average was 855, and the worst non-Land Rover brands – Volvo, Acura, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche – are all between 840 and 848.
And then, at the very bottom, you have Land Rover, with just 805 points. That's awful. Put another way: Land Rover's score was further away from the second-worst brand, Volvo, than Volvo was from the overall winner. You have to try to do that poorly. It's almost like Land Rover North America held an employee meeting to brainstorm ideas about how to lose the JD Power survey. "I heard Audi dealers are finally selling their 2004 Volkswagen Golf loaner cars," one worker probably suggested. "Maybe we can buy those!"
To further emphasize how poorly Land Rover did here, we have to look at the "regular cars" portion of the study. That's because JD Power produced two studies: one for mainstream brands, and one for luxury brands. And in these two studies, every single luxury brand beat every single mainstream brand – except for Land Rover. In fact, Land Rover's score was so bad that it wouldn't have even been near the top of the mainstream brands study. It would've been somewhere in the middle, sandwiched between Chevrolet and Chrysler.
Yes, that's right: according to its own customers, the Land Rover dealership experience is roughly the same as the one you'll get at good ol' Billy Bob Chevrolet (Motto: If another dealer beats our prices, we'll beat his wife!), home of low low prices and brightly colored helium balloons.
In other words: Land Rover, who wants you to spend $135,000 for a Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography Portfolio Westminster Humidor Aardvark, will treat you the same as Chevrolet, who sells the Spark for $13,000, and Chrysler, who would finance a stray dog as long as it doesn't pee in the showroom.
The interesting thing is, this isn't Land Rover's first rodeo. (Of course, that's just a figure of speech. This isn't actually a rodeo. If it were, Land Rover would've broken down on the way.)
What I mean is, take a look at any JD Power survey created in the last decade and you'll see Land Rover duking it out for the bottom spot. And it doesn't have to be a service satisfaction survey. Have a look at an "Initial Quality Study," which measures problems in the first 90 days. Or a "Long Term Dependability Study," which examines issues during the third year of ownership. Land Rover is always down there, somewhere near the bottom, trying desperately to convince Mitsubishi that bad reliability isn't something you create, but rather something you earn as a wee lad growing up in England.
Now, I know what you're thinking, and that is: Why did you just spend 500 words telling me how bad Land Rover is? I already KNOW how bad Land Rover is! I had a friend with a Discovery II that rusted so badly it spread to his lower extremities!
Well, the reason I devoted so much time to all these studies is that I wanted to emphasize just how bad the situation has gotten. It's highly crucial to my next point, which is: Land Rover couldn't care less.
That's right, folks: I believe that Land Rover, noted manufacturer of vehicles that last approximately as long as the chicken pox, couldn't care less about its history of poor service, weak quality, and substandard reliability. I base this statement on an experience I had in January when I visited Land Rover Denver South, a dealership that is currently constructing a larger facility complete with flat-screen TVs, a new off-road course, and a dedicated parking area for up to six flatbed tow trucks.
Anyway: I walked into this dealership to check out the new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, and a salesman approached me. "Do you want one?" he asked. I don't remember if I was looking at the Range Rover or the Sport. "I can get you one in six months."
That's right, folks: despite the fact that Land Rover consistently finishes last in every single quality survey, and dependability study, and satisfaction index, and air suspension longevity measure, their vehicles still have waiting lists. In fact, the full-size Range Rover is still on a waiting list even though it's been on sale for a year and a half.
And it's not just because the products are newly redesigned. Back when I worked at Porsche, we were consistently mystified at how the brand-new Cayenne would be outsold every single month by the last-generation Range Rover Sport, even though the Cayenne was sleek and modern and exciting and the Range Rover Sport looked like a relic from Nelly's "Country Grammar" music video.
My point here is that Land Rover doesn't care about JD Power scores because it doesn't need to care. They could finish last in every single reasonable measure of reliability and quality – in fact, they do – and people would still line up for months to pay full sticker. So if you're Land Rover, why would you spend the money to overhaul the factory and improve the quality?
You wouldn't. You'd spend the money somewhere else. Maybe you could get the dealers to put in eight parking spaces for flatbed tow trucks. Or you could get hubcaps for those Volkswagen Golf loaner cars. Two solid ideas that would really bring up the satisfaction score.
@DougDeMuro is the author of Plays With Cars. He owned an E63 AMG wagon and once tried to evade police at the Tail of the Dragon using a pontoon boat. (It didn't work.) He worked as a manager for Porsche Cars North America before quitting to become a writer, largely because it meant he no longer had to wear pants. Also, he wrote this entire bio himself in the third person.


text:
eCommerce Management Programs
There's a wide-variety of ecommerce management programs available on the market. They vary greatly in features, flexibility and price.
In order to determine the right ecommerce management system for you, there's a number of details we should discuss. There's no need to spend money on a system that offers features that aren't going to be a benefit to you.
Some of the benefits of an eCommerce Management System are:
Sherri Smith
Principal Owner
My Faithful Assistant Offers Business Management + Virtual Assistant Services.
The various business models we provide services to include: Academics, Business Owners, Coaches, Entrepreneurs, Independent Contractors, Innovators, Magazines, Newspapers, Non-profits, Photographers, Speakers / Presenters, Startups and Writers / Authors.
Sherri is sharp, savvy and a natural leader. Sherri's research and skill, as a writer and marketer, helped launch our business and make it a success. From the start, she has been extremely creative and knowledgeable, which is why we continue to use her. I highly recommend her! – Brenda, AAble Billing.


text:
OCEAN CITY — The merits of the Ocean City beach replenishment project got another proverbial leg to stand on when statistics found this week showed a tremendously low number of flood insurance claims have been actually been paid in the last 30 years.
The Dispatch obtained a spreadsheet that lists all of the state's flood insurance statistics (by town and by county) including the number of claims, premiums and totals in both categories, and the numbers reveal that Ocean City actually pays more in flood insurance premiums in one year than the number of claims that have been paid since 1979.
Mayor Rick Meehan told the Tourism Commission at a recent meeting that Ocean City property owners pay about $7.5 million in flood insurance premiums each year, but noted that the total amount of claims paid to property owners in the resort since 1979 totals $6.957 million.
"It really shows just how vital the beach replenishment project has been for the residents and property owners of Ocean City," said Meehan. "An even more interesting number is that since the project has been in place, none of those claims have been to properties on the oceanfront."
What makes the analogy even more surprising, according to Meehan, is when one compares the statistics in Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County where the ratio in what has been paid in versus what has been paid out in claims is equally staggering.
"In Baltimore County, about $3.9 million is paid in each year, but the amount of claims that have been paid in that county since 1979 is almost $60 million," said Meehan.
Records show that Anne Arundel County property owners spend just about the same amount annually in flood insurance premiums, but has been paid out more than $41 million in flood insurance claims in the last 30 years.
Kathy Fowler of Fowler Insurance in Ocean Pines was extremely surprised when hearing the statistical findings concerning flood insurance.
"I'm quite shocked by these numbers and I guess it tells me that the people in Baltimore County need to be paying more on their premiums and the dune system is doing its job in Ocean City," she said.
Stephanie James of Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley was equally surprised with the numbers but said that the huge totals paid in the western portion of the state more than likely was directly linked to the lesser amount paid on the premium.
"If I were to really sit and do the math, it probably is a result in the lower flood insurance premiums that they are paying over there and the fact that they probably aren't required to have it in Baltimore County," said James. "Where we are on the peninsula, it's required in some places and certainly the premiums are higher because of the risk."
James also pointed to aging infrastructure and water main breaks in more urban areas as a main culprit in flood insurance claims in the western region of Maryland.
The Nor'Ida storm last November that many have called the "storm of the decade" destroyed almost half of the city's dune system, which had been built up since the 1990's through the beach replenishment program.
The Army Corps of Engineers estimated that it will take about $10 million to repair the damage to the dune and that will not include the $11 million that was already scheduled for beach replenishment in May.
Still, Meehan says that the most important number released since the storm is the recent one released by the Army Corps of Engineers that says what the damage would have been to oceanfront properties had the dune system not been in place.
"To my knowledge, we had practically no damage to any properties in Ocean City as a result of the November storm, but the Army Corps told [City Engineer] Terry {McGean] and I that had the dunes not been in place, the estimated cost of property damage would have been approximately $18.6 million," Meehan said.
Fowler credits the dune system as well in saving the resort's oceanfront properties, but noted that even in lower risk areas, she is surprised by how many people question the necessity of having flood insurance.
"People always tell me they don't think they need it because they aren't near water or high hazard areas, but 25 percent of all flooding happens in preferred risk areas that are not on the ocean or the bay," said Fowler. "If you are going to spend $400,000 on a house, why wouldn't you get flood insurance, because in most cases, it isn't covered in your homeowner's insurance."
Both Fowler and Meehan agree however, that in this case, damaged dunes are preferred to damaged property.
"(The dunes) certainly got messed up in that storm, but they really protect Ocean City, and that's what they are supposed to do," said Fowler.


text:
|News series of instruction videos has started to be released, review within the shopping cart. The Welcome video has been released. More to follow.
|Currently Wed 20-Aug-05 05:32:25 PM AEST
|Hello... guest [Login] [Register]
News Blog Form for OzSuper.com
|TOC    Bottom of Page
Server processing from 2020-08-05 07:32:25 thru 2020-08-05 07:32:25 GMT for 0 secs.
Page length category 2 - Current - 0, 00000


text:
Buzz Aldrin left "Dancing with the Stars" this week, but the former astronaut told ABC News there are two contestants who he doesn't think will be following his lead just yet.
"Obviously, whatever I do, it can't be compared to a gold medal winner in figure skating in the Olympics [or] a Pussycat Doll who… is so talented," he said, referring to Evan Lysacek and Nicole Scherzinger, the contestants he thought would be the two ultimately vying for the title.
The 80-year-old history-maker, the second man to set foot on the moon, added that "Dancing" pushed him to his limits.
"My whole life has been about reaching for excellence, but now it was about trying," he said. "[It was] probably right at the top, as far as being demanding."
Still, he didn't think he'd go so soon, even after the judges gave a weak score to his waltz with partner Ashly Costa.
"I really thought that, being two points behind the next lowest grade, that I had enough votes to overcome that," he said. "I really felt that I was in for at least another week."
Buzz also addressed another competitor, Kate Gosselin, who has hit the headlines once more with the announcement of her new show, "Twist of Kate," and her latest legal drama with ex-husband Jon Gosselin.
"I think the public eats that up," he said of Kate. "The show loves controversy. You attract a lot of people by having unusual individuals that are trying hard."
As for his "Dancing" moonwalk, he said you'd never see it happen up in space.
"The moonwalking has a name given to it by Michael Jackson," he said. "I've never seen anyone on the moon walk backwards. You can't see where you're going!"
Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:
VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 10, Week 2!
VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 10 Class Photos
PLAY IT NOW: Buzz Aldrin Gets The 'Dancing' Boot & More Drama For Kate Gosselin
PLAY IT NOW: 'Dancing' Recap: Goodbye, Buzz Aldrin
MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: Buzz Aldrin - Dancing With the Stars - Kate Gosselin - Nicole Scherzinger - Evan Lysacek


text:
Well after last weeks mission to provide the best maps possible on CCBYSA 2.0 data which will still be good to use for several weeks, I continued my efforts. As currently no bots have been deleting data AFAIK and the data still got updated, I will again use the newest map data. Probably for the last time, as the bots should start cleaning the data very soon.
So what got updated?
New Maps of Asia
Well first of all, I worked a lot on Asia. Asia as a continent was likely the worst to use map, often not possible to send it to GPS due to various OSM data bugs. Hence I decided to provide maps for all Asian countries instead (well all except the Asian part of Russia). The larger part than rendering those maps, was of course creating contourlines for all these maps, which took a lot of time.
So from tomorrow - Friday you can download the following countries including integrated contourlines (contourlines are a premium download - find them at the bottom of the download page):
Azerbaijan, China, GCC_states, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel_and_Palestine, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia_Singapore_Brunei, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
As there is probably no more update to the Asian maps under CCBYSA 2.0, I made sure that such things like heavy flooding don't occur. China and Iraq therefore are without ocean. Also contourlines for all of asia are online and linked now, as well as a separate extract (20m interval) for the Himalaya region.
New Maps of Russia and Belarus and further Improvements to Contourlines in Europe
Besides In Europe the last missing country were Russia and Belarus, which I added too now - of course also including contourlines (premium download), and added contourlines to Turkey. Also as promised Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina contourlines are now integrated. As well as Tanzania and Libya in Africa. (Somalia I have not boundary file for, hence cannot create them right now). Also for the Canary Islands the contourlines got updated. So effectively, excluding Canada above 60° North and the Asian continent map, all maps now have integrated contourlines available.
Over the next week I will still update the contourlines, of Alps, Austria and Germany to close some data holes and start working on contourlines for Canada (Canada only if I find time, I expect this will take 100-200hours work as the data is in not easily to convert formats).
Please Support Openmtbmap and Velomap by Donating some coins…
As it's a lot of work to run Openmtbmap and Velomap, and keep everything up to date and up to best possible technology, I ask you to donate some coins toward it if you haven't done so yet. Simply donate a bit after your next install of openmtbmap/velomap when you see the donation page. For people who already donated money, and want to prolong their account I'll soon set up a separate page for them. Also you will be reminded to stock up by email before your account expires and instructions on how to prolong it (7-14 days before it runs out).


text:
I get transfixed watching rivers of lava flow, either fast and fluid, or growing in slow motion, like the living rocks at 1 minute and 53 seconds in this video. And that terrifying crackling.
A surge of lava spews out of a rupture in the lava tube system and is heading down steep cliffs, or pali in Hawaiian. This strong flow is being supplied lava from Kilauea Volcano's Pu`u O`o Crater four miles to the northwest. The rupture was at the 1600-foot elevation about four miles northwest of Kalapana Gardens, and directly above the old Royal Gardens subdivision.
The video was taken by Leigh Hilbert on February 24. [Thanks JJ!]


text:
Furniture from this manufacturer is proudly made in America in Virginia and North Carolina. They are committed to manufacturing furniture in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner with sustainably harvested wood as a founder of the Sustainable Furnishings Council.
Shaped drawer fronts, ring pulls, chamfered corners, and thick molding offer cottage style to this dresser, while the rustic finish contributes to a relaxed feel. Since the dresser is made in the USA from sustainably harvested wood, you can support American craftsmanship with your purchase. The shadowbox mirror is the perfect piece to complete the dresser set.
The Rustic Hills Dresser & Shadowbox Mirror by Vaughan Bassett at Godby Home Furnishings in the Noblesville, Carmel, Avon, Indianapolis, Indiana area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
Rustic finishes and relaxed traditional silhouettes combine in the Rustic Hills collection of bedroom furniture. Ring pulls, distinctive molding, and shaped drawer fronts create a look that has modern farmhouse appeal.
The Rustic Hills collection is a great option if you are looking for Relaxed Vintage
Cottage furniture in the Noblesville, Carmel, Avon, Indianapolis, Indiana area.
These images are representative of this group as a whole and may differ from this item.
Browse other items in the Rustic Hills collection from Godby Home Furnishings in the Noblesville, Carmel, Avon, Indianapolis, Indiana area.
This item has been tagged as: Dresser, Bedroom Dresser, Dresser Chest, Chest of Drawers, Dresser Set, Dresser and Mirror, Bedroom Furniture, Bedroom Storage, Bureau, Clothing Storage, Linen Storage, Bedroom Cabinet, Chiffonier, Bedroom Closet, Highboy, Wardrobe, Vanity, Vanity with Hutch, Make - Up Table, Make Up Table with Hutch, Dresser to Sit At, Vanity Dressers, Large Commode
Nothing on this page may be copied or reproduced without explicit permission.


text:
Soulful Journey
'Nebraska' uncovers a father and son's humanity
Darleen Ortega | 12/4/2013, 1:05 p.m.
I couldn't help thinking after watching Alexander Payne's new film "Nebraska" of how different its picture of America is from the one that is peddled to us (and to people around the world) in most American films and television. In that more typical Hollywood depiction, everyone (except the odd villain or comic relief) is improbably good-looking, their houses are improbably well-appointed and clean, their conversations are improbably expressive, and their problems are readily diagnosed and handily solved. Humorous films about less sparkly people are not common and usually display an overtly self-conscious, mocking tone (think "Napoleon Dynamite").
"Nebraska" is the antithesis of those films--and, it strikes me, presents an admirably truthful, if rueful, depiction of a significant segment of American culture. It is shot in expansive black and white in an America of open, bleak spaces (Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska), and feels so deeply sunk into those spaces that its setting rises to the level of a character, as in a Coen brothers' film. Its characters look like actual people you might meet--their clothes and skin are weathered and frayed, and you can see the toll of work and disappointment and resolution. They also talk like people you might meet--which is to say that often what is said isn't particularly insightful or even interesting and what's really going on might as easily be found by listening for what isn't said.
What I loved most is that director Payne and screenwriter Bob Nelson don't condescend to these folks. Small-mindedness and even meanness are often in evidence, and the film is rich with humor but it doesn't make fun. Most everyone is more or less doing what they can, and you can see the remnants of a culture built on the dreams of a post-World War II economy that has not quite panned out; indeed, much of it has disintegrated. This film sinks into the bleakness, invites you to look long and listen deeply, and finds beauty and humanity there.
Much of the credit goes to Bruce Dern's career-capping performance as Woody, a taciturn old goat who clearly hasn't shown an interest in much of anything except alcohol and old grievances for as long as anyone can remember. Woody has sprung a fearsome determination to travel from his home in Billings, Mont. to Lincoln, Neb. to collect the million dollars promised to him by a junk mail scam, even if it means he has to walk there. His wife Kate (who has clearly been nursing her exasperation with him for several decades) calls their sons to complain and to retrieve Woody when he wanders off toward Lincoln. One senses she wants them to hear her dub him a "dumb cluck" who, if he wanted to be a millionaire, "should have thought about that years ago and worked for it." His son David attempts, more gently, to reason with him, but Woody is having none of it. "I don't care what you people think," he tells David. "I'm runnin' out of time."


text:
Here are a lot of links I think are relevant to open hardware. The first is that apparently RepRap has its own magazine now!
Zero Cost Modeling of Space Frames – Julian Edgar demonstrates how to predict the failure mode of a complex frame (in this case a recumbent bicycle) without FEA software. The process involves making a scale model by soldering together copper wire then pulling on it to see where it bends or breaks. It's a quick and easy way to see where the structure is mathematically weak.
XYZ SpaceFrame Vehicles – This is a principle for building modular bicycles and a few functional real-world examples. Here's a pdf describing how to make one of the bicycles.
Open Source Government & Engaged Citizens: The Death Star Inspiration – Matt Micene writes, "Innovation doesn't always result in direct business value, but can improve business in general. Innovating in the open means you can garner additional expertise you need to transform a marginal value into a direct value."
A Guide For 3D Printing With a RepRap – ArvidJense has put together an infographic to help makers build things, specifically musical instruments, but the ideas can be applied to anything.
Someone Needs To Buy Makerbot Already – Steve Symington is talking about financial investment stuffs, but the interesting thing is that Makerbot only seems to have attracted serious financial interest after (or based on the promise of) abandoning open source principles.
Party Robotics – They are a startup focused on making open source drink mixing machines.
Using OpenSCAD for 2D Machining – Matthew Venn gives a brief overview of his process for modeling a multi-piece part in OpenSCAD and then using the projection() function to export DXFs for CNC milling.
Designing For Laser Cutting In OpenSCAD – This is a similar (but more extensive) set of instructions from a Dutch FabLab.
Make Your Own Arduino – streetjerk shows you how to put together a thru-hole Arduino from raw materials. This is particularly useful if, like streetjerk, you want to incorporate additional components (like a motor driver) into the board itself rather than use I/O ports.
Prepper Movement Embracing 3D Printing – PosserteusMaximus has compiled a list of links on how the preppers/survivalist community is becoming aware of, using and contributing to open hardware and 3D printing.


text:
Image Number: 0100-0912-0309-4119
This image is available for editorial and educational use only. Contact Customer Service to inquire about additional uses.
This image is available under
'Rights Managed' licensing and is available for immediate download.
Keywords: art print, art prints, clipart, clip art, graphic, graphics, image, images, picture, pictures, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, poster, posters, stock photo, stock photos, stock photography, web graphic, web graphics , basilica, bloom, blooming, blooms, botanic, botanical, botanical garden, botanics, botany, california, california coast, california mission, carmel, carmel by the sea, carmel mission, catholic, central california coast, courtyard, dennis, dennis frates, flora, floral, floras, flower, flower garden, flowering plant, flowering plants, flowers, frates, garden, gardens, gardens and courtyard at the carmel mission, growing, growth, horticulture, landscaping, mission, plant, plants, rose, roses, window
search tips
Artist Login


text:
Etsy seller EwoksInTutus has designed a Worf-inspired hooded sweatshirt that makes use of more than his warrior's sash. If you pull up the hood, you get a nice bit of lazy cosplay in the form of his Klingon forehead ridges. Now we need a Deep Space Nine version, too.
The hoodies are $95 and available from Etsy, via Geeks are Sexy. As a lot of commenters below have noted, the ridges could use a bit of work. Perhaps we'll see other makers try something on the same theme.


text:
Votre titre Audible gratuit
The Starfish and the Spider
If you cut off a spider's leg, it's crippled; if you cut off its head, it dies. But if you cut off a starfish's leg, it grows a new one, and the old leg can grow into an entirely new starfish.
What's the hidden power behind the success of Wikipedia, craigslist, and Skype? What do eBay and General Electric have in common with the abolitionist and women's rights movements? What fundamental choice put General Motors and Toyota on vastly different paths? How could winning a Supreme Court case be the biggest mistake MGM could have made?
After five years of ground-breaking research, Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom share some unexpected answers, gripping stories, and a tapestry of unlikely connections. The Starfish and the Spider argues that organizations fall into two categories: traditional "spiders", which have a rigid hierarchy and top-down leadership, and revolutionary "starfish", which rely on the power of peer relationships.
The Starfish and the Spider explores what happens when starfish take on spiders (such as the music industry vs. Napster, Kazaa, and the P2P services that followed). It reveals how established companies and institutions, from IBM to Intuit to the U.S. government, are also learning how to incorporate starfish principles to achieve success. This audiobook explores:
- How the Apaches fended off the powerful Spanish army for 200 years
- The power of a simple circle
- The importance of catalysts who have an uncanny ability to bring people together
- How the Internet has become a breeding ground for leaderless organizations
- How Alcoholics Anonymous has reached untold millions with only a shared ideology and without a leader
Autres livres audio du même :
Ce que les auditeurs disent de The Starfish and the Spider
- Chan Meng
- 07/12/2007
Centralized and decentralized models
Starfish -- decentralized communities or organizations, like the Apache tribes, Alcoholics Anonymous, P2P music sharing communities. (Starfish because starfish has no heads; if you cut a starfish into two, both will grow into new starfish)
Spider -- traditional hierarchical organizations with strong central control.
This book describes the various aspects of Starfish organisations / communities, and how such communities can pose a threat to traditional Spider businesses. While acknowledging the importance of Spider organizations for efficient resource utilization, the book discusses how we can look out for the emergence of Starfish business models, and even capitalize on them.
This book will be an interesting introduction to the idea of decentralized models for listeners / readers unfamiliar with the centralized-decentralized dichotomy. However, I finished the book with a "so what" feeling. I did not feel there was any takeaway I could readily apply. Nonetheless, it did provoke my thinking about current operations in my organization.
The book also talks about hybrid organizations like Amazon and Ebay. These are traditional organizations that have managed to tap on a wider starfish-like community to generate value for their businesses.
13 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
- Justin
- 30/03/2008
10,000ft Bungee Jump View
For those of you looking for precise methods and answers on how to change your business structure to incorporate a more de-centralized business system, this is not the book for you.
Having said that, if you are looking for a way to broaden your mind's eye view of how social structures directly and indirectly affect business and commerce in the past, present and future then this book will be an invaluable tool.
This book will really help set your mind racing and drawing colorations between the two types of structures in not just business but in all aspects of society. It is up to the reader to take the examples given, the pros and cons of the structures presented, what happens when the two structures go toe-to-toe and relate it to their specific business and industry.
I can tell you this though, if you read this book and grasp the concepts and your competition doesn't, then you will have a definite advantage in recognizing current and future opportunities that your competition would NOT even be aware of.
If for the above reason only, this is a MUST READ for any student of business.
8 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
- Joshua Kim
- 10/06/2012
Loved It
Academic technology organizations are "starfishes" - in that authority and knowledge are distributed - and that we are mission driven. Recommended to anyone who thinks about organizational effectiveness. This book fits beautifully within the genre of short works that communicate serious academic research by telling interesting stories and providing fascinating examples. We don't assign enough books like this in our college courses - thinking that since is a "popularizing" book it must therefore be "inferior". I'm starting to think that we've been too snobby....and that in privileging good writing and storytelling over total academic rigor we may be inhibiting our students from absorbing the central points.
3 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
- Linda
- 08/12/2008
Wonderful insight into modern organizations
The Starfish and the Spider offers a new look at how organizations run and what can make them successful (or not). Also the outlook on different leadership styles is telling. The real life examples from contemporary history and the present day are fascinating. It's a great book for people who are interested in organizational behaviors and attitudes, how to motivate people, and lovers of history. This is a well written and well read audiobook.
3 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
- Douglas C. Bates
- 15/12/2010
Needs Editing
This would be an interesting book if its contents weren't so repetitive. I got bored and frustrated with it, and ended up not finishing it.
2 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
- Connor T.
- 17/03/2017
Wonderful Book! Must Read!
I have read a lot of organizational, management, leadership books recently and this has been one of the best. Very engaging stories told very well and well organized for a book about decentralization. So thought-provoking and interesting!
1 personne a trouvé cela utile
- Ambrose
- 25/06/2012
Misleading Title; So-So Text
Is there anything you would change about this book?
Skip all the first part. Most of it anyways--the bits that talk about the Apache, PETA, Napster, etc. So much of the book is wasted on things only marginally applicable to the main theme, at least what seemed to be the main thing--applying the leaderless approach to business. Also, holding up marginally legal/moral examples up as some of the prime examples wasn't a great strategy.
What could Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Spend more time on the business aspects, less on the general.
What does Sean Pratt bring to the story that you wouldn't experience if you just read the book?
He was very understandable/clear voiced. Good balance of tone. Easy to listen to.
Who do you think would benefit most from listening to The Starfish and the Spider?
I would only recommend a cliff's notes for this one. Too much text, not enough substance.
Any additional comments?
Saying they are "unstoppable" in the title and then explaining how they can be stopped is kind of silly. Also, they seem to have very limited applicability in business--the promotion of the book makes it sound revolutionary, but it's just not that insightful, IMO.
3 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
- 10/08/2020
Great Read!
I really enjoyed this book, it will definately help me in my every day work!
- Rob Orton
- 17/06/2020
great tool
very informative and set me on the right path for searching to be hey catalyst
- Kindle Customer
- 11/06/2020
Interesting look at decentralization
Expresses the concepts of success between various organizations with very understandable explanations of the "why" question. Shows multiple examples of each type of organization as well as the hybrids and why their models create success. Different angle on business. Enjoyable and interesting.


text:
Lot 2 Parkview Dr (County Rd18 & Shearer Point Rd)
Price: $129,900
Status: For Sale
- Community:Rural Alnwick/Haldimand
- City:Alnwick/Haldimand
- Type:Residential
- Style:Vacant Land
- Sewer/Water SystemsNone
- Lot FeaturesClear View, Lake Access, Marina, School, Wooded/Treed
Listing Contracted With: RE/MAX REALTRON REALTY INC., BROKERAGE
21 Building Lots Sold! 4 Estate Building Lots Remaining. Estate Building Lot 1.51 Acres. Spectacular Rice Lake Views & Beauty Sunsets! Year Round Municipal Maintained Paved Rd For Easy Access. Financing Available On Approved Credit! Some Luxury Homes Built. Lake Access Location Planned For Non Waterfront Access Lots. Buy As An Investment Or Start Building Now! Beautifully Treed Scenic Location. Rice Lake Is Part Of The Trent Severn Waterway
& One Of The Best Fishing Lakes In Canada With Year Round Fishing! Limited Lots."The View Will Move You!" 20 Mins To 401 At Cobourg, 1 Hr E Of Gta. Compare!
Want to learn more about Lot 2 Parkview Dr (County Rd18 & Shearer Point Rd)?
Vicky ChiapparI
Sales Representative
iPro Realty Ltd., Brokerage
- (416) 858-9384
- (905) 507-4776
- (905) 507-4779