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Outages Result of DDoS Attack" Confirms Bandwidth CEO
David Morken, CEO of Bandwidth.com, has confirmed that a DDoS attack was responsible for recent outages reported on the site on September 27th. Citing that "a number of critical communications service providers have been targeted by a rolling DDoS attack" in a recent statement, Morken also apologized to those who were significantly impacted and assured users that the issue was being addressed and fixed.
As attacks such as this continue to rise, it's important for fellow businesses to understand what exactly went wrong and if anything could have been done differently to avoid such a catastrophe. DDoS attacks and similar breaches of security can cause serious damage to business reputations and may even put companies under completely.
Let's take a closer look at this most recent DDoS attack on Bandwidth.com — an attack that also affected several other communications service providers.
What Does Bandwidth.com Do?
Before getting into the details of the attack, let's take a look at the company Bandwidth. Bandwidth.com is a global enterprise cloud communications business. Basically, they are a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service company.
VoIP solutions companies provide VoIP services (incoming and outgoing communications using the Internet or IP networks instead of telephone systems) to both individual consumers and businesses.
What Is a DDoS Attack?
DDoS stands for distributed denial-of-service. This type of attack essentially corrupts the attack victim's computer services (usually a website) so that they are unusable. It does this through overwhelming the target site with sham malicious traffic. The site becomes so flooded that it's unable to operate correctly.
What Should We Know About This DDoS Attack Against Bandwidth.com?
The DDoS attack that occurred in September of 2021 targeted Bandwidth.com, but they weren't the only victims. In fact, cybercriminals launched several attacks — some of which reached other communications companies as well.
These companies include VoIP.ms, Voip Unlimited, and Voipfone. Several of the targeted DDoS plans included ransomware infections.
Ransomware is malicious software, or malware, that comes with a ransom threat. Effectively, the target must decide if they want to recover access to their computer systems in exchange for paying a large sum of money to the cybercriminal or if they want to figure out a fix on their own and likely risk losing original access to their networks. Sometimes, actual data is on the line, and if the ransom is not paid, data will be lost, stolen, and sold on the dark web, or permanently corrupted.
An Update on Bandwidth.com's Status
CEO David Morken stated that Bandwidth's team was working around the clock to minimize the impact of the attack. However, they also admitted that many of their clients and users had already been affected. Multiple MSPs and other clients who use Bandwidth as a host also stated having issues, which were affecting their own systems and clients in a catastrophic cascade effect.
After the initial phase of outages, Bandwidth.com updated its status with several more partial outages. Issues affected both outbound and inbound calling services.
Keeping Your Business Safe From DDoS Attacks
According to recent reports, distributed denial-of-service attacks are on the rise in North America and other places like Europe and Australia. Like it or not, cybercriminals are getting more creative as they target large corporations and businesses in an attempt to steal data, corrupt networks, wreak general havoc, and, of course, make money.
Although it's not pleasant to consider, it's best to act as if your business may be targeted by a DDoS attack in the future. Doing so can help orient your purpose when it comes to cybersecurity and will spur you to make the necessary decisions to keep your business safe. Essentially, fear is the worst.
This means reminding yourself and your employees that they should be on the lookout for signs of a cyberattack. Understand and train your staff on phishing scams and other telltale signs of cybercrime.
It also means hiring an MSP that has strength in cybersecurity. Speak to them about their preventive measures regarding DDoS attacks and similar breaches of security. What do they do to prevent these issues, and what do they do when one occurs?
No matter how small your business or what industry you're in, you can always be the target of cybercrime. Put in the time and energy necessary to keep your business safe from harm.
My passion is to make my mark on the world in a positive and lasting way. I want to set an example for my son that his father can compete with integrity in today's world, be very successful, and leave the world a better place for him.
Combining my technical/business-based education with a long career steadily progressing up the corporate ladder, I decided to build a company that held true to my values. So, I founded and designed the next generation of IT support firm: CTECH Consulting Group Inc. We are a completely automated, cloud-based IT company designed to compete against any other IT firm without the overhead. We promote a lifestyle to all our staff where they can work anywhere, at any time, access any information on any device that is relevant to their job, and collaborate with anyone they want to.


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1.) I noticed your videos are now only available at Clips4Sale, why did you stop selling them on this site?
Several reasons, but primarily to cut down on web video hosting cost. The sale of the videos are the only change, we will still promote, communicate and provide good customer service.
2.) I just placed an order, but I did not receive any download links…. what should I do?
First check your spam/junk folder, as the email may have been directed to that folder.
Second: contact Clips4Sale customer support at http://support.clips4sale.com
Third: If C4S Customer Support can not help, send us an email along with your order number so we can troubleshoot the problem.
3.) What's the deal with your file types and video size options?
We offer multiple file types and video size options for every video title. The idea being that we know our customers are using a wide variety of platforms, from big desktop monitors and tv screens to small mobile devices. The MP4-Large Size is 1920×1080 resolution and ideal for large screens, where as the Mobile Device is 640×360 resolution and as the name implies great for small mobile devices, and finally there is the 1280×720 medium sized version that is perfect for the basic desktop or large laptop computer screen.
The only difference in the file types are the file size and resolution, the videos all contain the exact same scenes, so in most cases, you will not need to buy all 3 versions, just the version that best fits the device you will be watching the video on.
Trying to watch a MP4-Large version on a mobile device is not recommended and will likely be slow and jerky in play back (if it plays at all).
4.) Do you collect my credit card info?
No, Clips4Sale handles all the financial transactions. If you have an issue related to your credit card, please contact Clips4Sale Customer support at http://support.clips4sale.com
5.) What will show up on my Credit Card Statement?
Please contact Clips4Sale Customer support at http://support.clips4sale.com
6.) I have Bitcoin and want to buy videos from you using Bitcoin, how can I do this?
We may be able to provide a manual option to accommodate Bitcoin customers, provide the order is large enough. Please send us an email at email@example.com if yo are interested.

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Expanding the diversity conversation beyond tech meetups – Wellington
Today, diversity and inclusion (D&I) is top of mind for most boards and executives. Many businesses have policies and initiatives in place to look at how they can improve D&I within their organisations. However, we find most of these programmes are focused on improving the internal gender statistics, often in the form of meetups run by women for women, but we need to reach all genders in order to succeed with D&I.
Join EdTechNZ and TechWomen with our diverse panel of speakers who look to break our traditional thinking on what inclusion means, who it effects and what we can do about it. We will focus on how can we be more inclusive both inside our organisations and externally with our citizens and our customers.
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Configuring a mobile telephone number in the FRITZ!Box
If the FRITZ!Box is configured for internet access via the mobile network, you can also enter the mobile telephone number of the SIM card used in the FRITZ!Box and assign it to your telephones. Once the configuration is complete, the telephone number is also used to make and receive calls when the internet connection is established via DSL and not the mobile network.
Requirements / Restrictions
- The mobile network dongle supports the "CSV" (Circuit Switched Voice) function.
- The mobile telephone number assigned to the SIM card you are using is enabled for voice services.
- Call diversions cannot be configured for mobile telephone numbers.
Note:All instructions on configuration and settings given in this guide refer to the latest FRITZ!OS for the FRITZ!Box.
1 Entering your location information
- Click "Telephony" in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
- Click "Telephone Numbers" in the "Telephony" menu.
- Click on the "Line Settings" tab.
- Select your country from the drop-down list under "Location Information". If your country is not listed, select "Other country".
- For the "Country code", enter the leading zeros in the first field and the country code in the second field (for example, enter "00" and "49" for Germany, see fig.).
- For the "Area code", enter the leading zero in the first field and the area code in the second field (for example "0" and "30" for Berlin, see fig.).
Fig.: Entering the country code and area code (e.g. for Germany and Berlin)
- Click "Apply" to save the settings and on the FRITZ!Box, confirm that the procedure may be executed, if you are asked to do so.
2 Configuring a mobile telephone number
- Click "Internet" in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
- Click "Mobile Network" ("Mobile Communications") in the "Internet" menu.
- Enable the option "Telephony via mobile network".
- Enter your mobile telephone number.
- Enter a name of your choice in the "Display name" field.
You can enter "Mobile_12345" as the display name for the number 017812345. When you make or receive calls, the display name is then shown on the telephone. - Click "Apply" to save the settings.
Now your mobile telephone number is displayed under "Telephony > Telephone Numbers" and you can assign it to your telephony devices. If you assign the number to a telephony device, this number is also used for incoming and outgoing calls when the internet connection is not established via the mobile network.


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This is a concept Cortana appliance I've built. It's basically what I imagined Microsoft's version of Alexa or Google Home would be like if they were to use the holographic AI sidekick from the Halo franchise. While still a work in progress, I just wanted to show how it's coming along.
So, this a Pepper's Ghost hologram that uses Windows 10's native Cortana experience. It's all powered by a Windows 10 device with 4GB of RAM and a built-in Arduino used for controlling the platform lights. There's a portable USB monitor on the top that reflects on 3 panes of mirror glass. The enclosure itself is a custom design I modeled. I then 3D printed each part of the assembly in PLA. There's also an omnidirectional microphone that sits on top of the unit, and a decent mini speaker built into Cortana's pedestal on the base.
The software it runs is essentially in two parts: A Unity 3D app that presents and animates Cortana in three different camera angles and communicates to a second app: a proxy service that parses data going to and from the native Cortana web service. The proxy app renders the HTML from Cortana result queries which is then presented in the Unity app. It also features real-time face tracking with the front-facing camera which moves the rendered camera perspective relative to a single viewer's head position - this makes it look a bit more 3 dimensional when facing it. The app also controls an LED strip surrounding the edge of the platform.
Cortana's animations were recorded with the help of my lovely wife who regrettably endured many takes of motion capture in our living room. I used dual Kinects to record her motions and applied them to the Cortana model in Unity. Other animations would include an array of screens that Cortana brings forth with her hand motions. Each screen displays a unique mock UI loop and each loop plays on a random screen at start. This makes the screen animation semi unique for each query. I have more animation ideas for query processing, but have not gotten around to it.
The query's answer card is rendered and presented on one of the screens and is flipped around to the viewer. This was done by first rendering the html in a headless browser, then modifying its content to look good on a dark background.
Knowing when the native Cortana was being displayed and hidden was quite the challenge. Because Cortana is a UWP app, its sandbox design prevents Window Handle api calls like Win32 apps, locking me out from reading its UI content. I ultimately settled on monitoring a single pixel color in the taskbar to determine when Cortana's UI was present.
As you can imagine, since this is all using the native Windows 10 Cortana, this device can be used not only for knowledge based queries, but also for home automation and music tasks too. I can extend functionality by simply building UWP apps that can fulfill Cortana integration and use them accordingly. I can perhaps demonstrate this in the future, but that's it for now
Here's a gallery containing additional build photos:
Cortana Hologram Concept
For direct inquiries regarding this project, reach me at email@example.com
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Most cities have a reverse commute, but in San Francisco both routes are just as congested—as many people commute from the city to Silicon Valley as come into the city every day to work downtown.
San Francisco's 3-time World Champion Baseball team brings the Embarcadero to a halt whenever they're in town, and it's smart to keep a game schedule handy during the season to avoid the stadium, unless you're going inside to catch a few innings.
One of the many San Francisco eclectic expressions includes a last Friday of the month tour de force by local bicyclists, where the streets are flooded by two wheels. It's best to experience this local event from a roadside eatery, not behind the wheel.


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We are thrilled to announce the launch of Marshall Day's Listening Room at our New Zealand headquarters in Auckland.
How is your project going to sound?
The Listening Room offers clients the opportunity to experience acoustic environments before they have been realised. Our new facility offers clients exceptional insight into the acoustic advantages of different scenarios, constructions and room treatments, enabling options to be evaluated in a way that words cannot compete with.
Examples of applications include:
- Listening to a simulated performance in an auditorium before it has been built
- Traffic from a proposed road
- Aircraft flyover from a new runway
How does it work?
The room utilises the latest in 3D sound reproduction technology, and a 13 speaker array to provide a fully immersive sound experience.
The room is isolated from external sounds and includes a low noise ventilation system. Internal reflective surfaces within the room are eliminated to ensure the sounds being recreated are not interfered with by room reflections. Accurate calibration and measurement of the full audio system enables confidence in the level and frequency spectrum of the sounds being evaluated.
An immersive experience
The interaction between sound and vision is important to the evaluation of aural experiences. To enable listeners to be fully immersed in the experience a Virtual Reality (VR) headset is used. Virtual models or 360 degree photos are used to ensure the visual experience matches the auralization.
Measurable success
The Listening Room is a natural extension of the MDA developed IRIS measurement software which captures and evaluates 3D sound fields. IRIS measurements can be used by The Listening Room to simulate real spaces as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the reproduction system.
Project Case Study - Auckland War Memorial Museum
We asked Xigo, Project Managers for the Auckland War Memorial Museum to comment on their experience of the Listening Room:
''Marshall Day Acoustics was commissioned by the Auckland War Memorial Museum to prepare an acoustic study of the south atrium space in order to test potential acoustic treatment options. This involved the use of a tool called 'Listening Room' providing the client the opportunity to sit in a Virtual Reality modelled version of the south atrium space. This enabled virtual modelling of acoustic scenarios within the space, that were able to be played alongside the application of differing levels of acoustic treatment.
The ability for the client to gauge the effectiveness of these scenarios was exceptional. The study enabled the client to nominate the exact level of acoustic performance to be incorporated into the building design and provided them with the required reassurance regarding a 'pivotal public experience environment' within the museum.'' - James Brodie, Senior Project Manager at Xigo
Find out more
For more information on how the Listening Room can be used to benefit your next project, contact Malcolm Dunn or Shaun King.


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Happy Friday! I can't believe April is over... hopefully all this rain and storms are as well.
I am ready for some May flowers!
- lady M is celebrating her birthday... stop by and wish her a happy day and also check out her fun wardrobe inspiration for the big day!
- rose a la mode is sporting an adorable new floral dress... even on a chilly spring day she perfectly accessorizes it! (find rose a la mode on twitter!)
- mama loves papa hosts a simply adorable little blog party for your stylish little ones - stop by to play along or just 'oooh' and 'aaah.' (find mama loves papa on twitter!)
- meet virginia design layers gorgeous neutral pieces for an ethereal feel to this casual outfit. These colors are so on trend right now too! (find meet virginia design on twitter!)
- a little dash of ash has a delicious looking smoothie recipe to share with us. I always love to see what others' smoothie concoctions are - this one looks yummy and healthy! (find a little dash of ash on twitter!)
- rebecca with an R is definitely beach ready in this gorgeous maxi dress and oversized hat - I am seriously loving this outfit! (find rebecca with an R on twitter!)
- sweetie pie style is looking gorgeous in this drapey feather printed dress - it's just her style! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
- baby shopaholic had this super sweet little doll custom made for her daughter for Easter. What a fun keepsake and toy for a little one, my daughter would love this!
- the capital barbie is giving away sassy shoe themed note cards on her blog this week - you must stop by and enter quickly! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
- good tots features the artwork of modern pops - these bold graphic prints make for great nursery artwork!
- the stylish housewife sports a floppy sun hat and a chevron dress, quite possibly the most perfect summer combo ever. I am in love with this look! (find the stylish housewife on twitter!)
- good clean fun made these margarita flavored cupcakes for Easter - but I think they would be perfect for any summer day! Yum! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
- a spot of whimsy is sick of the rain... and quite frankly, aren't we all!?!? But rain never looked this good before... I promise! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
- good life for less has a casual but chic outfit for Easter. Check it out! (find good life for less on twitter!)
the IT list is produced weekly by jill of good life for less - check out how you can be involved here!
happy friday!
xo. di.
p.s. come back this afternoon for a royal treat!


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At EMBA Pro , we highly recommend Oil Basins to use the BCG matrix / growth share matrix for portfolio management as Oil Basins is managing diverse businesses and multiple products. EMBAPRO.com believes that BCG matrix / Growth Share matrix is highly efficient strategic tool for large diverse conglomerate.
The growth share matrix was created by BCG founder Bruce Henderson in 1968. It was published in BCG in-house magazine called – Perspectives. The Growth Share matrix is a business portfolio management framework that helps organization such as Oil Basins in deciding – How to prioritize different businesses. During its peak of popularity in 1970's and 1980's, BCG matrix / Growth Share matrix was used by almost half of the fortune 500 companies.
In the Product Portfolio, 1970, Bruce Henderson, CEO of BCG Matrix, said - "A company should have a portfolio of products with different growth rates and different market shares in Oil & Gas Operations and other associated industries. The portfolio composition is a function of the balance between cash flows.… Margins and cash generated are a function of market share."
You can contact EMBA Pro for detailed BCG / Growth Share Matrix analysis for Case Studies and Corporations
As mentioned earlier in the analysis – BCG matrix is a portfolio management framework so it should be used when an organization is running different businesses in either different markets or different industries. BCG Matrix / Growth Share matrix helps the Oil Basins to efficiently deploy the resources in various businesses in Oil & Gas Operations industry those are most likely to deliver higher rate of return.
The BCG matrix / Growth Share matrix comprises four quadrants along two axis – market share and rate of growth. The four quadrants / components of BCG matrix / Growth Share matrix are – Questions Marks, Dogs, Cows, and Stars. Each quadrant represents a certain degree of profitability. By assigning each business to one of these categories, senior executives / business leaders of Oil Basins can take decisions regarding allocation and employment of resources, and business strategy decisions such as entry into new segment, exit from a loss making business, employing more capital to increase market share or profitability etc.
Each of the four quadrants represents a specific combination of relative market share, and growth rate:
• Low Growth, High Share businesses. Firms should milk these "cash cows" for cash to reinvest.
• High Growth, High Share businesses. Firms should significantly invest in these "stars" as they have high future potential.
• High Growth, Low Share businesses. Firms should invest in or discard these "question marks," depending on their chances of becoming stars.
• Low Share, Low Growth. Firms should liquidate, divest, or reposition these "pets."
The cash cow businesses are the one that has high market share but low growth rate. These are often established businesses in their segment. As these segments are mature, the marginal effects of new investment or resource allocation is relatively small. So Oil Basins should continue to use the revenues from these businesses to reinvest into the faster growing segments.
Stars are the businesses that have high growth rate and high market share in the industry they operate in. The star businesses represent not only present cash flow but also have huge potential for future growth. Oil Basins should continue to invest in these businesses to not only defend the present market share but also to increase market share and profitability.
Question Marks are the businesses that have low market share in industries that have high growth rate. Questions Marks often represent the lack of capabilities or skills that are required by the companies to excel in the booming industries. Oil Basins needs to figure out whether Question Marks represent a potential Star or a potential Dog. If Oil Basins have resources to turnaround the business by either by procuring new technology, hiring skilled human resources, or building better processes then it should invest in the question mark. If the organization after analysis comes to a conclusion that investing into a question mark is not feasible with resources at hand then Oil Basins should divest from the segment and employ those resources in star businesses.
Dogs are businesses that have low market share and are operating in industries that have low growth rate. If the profitability in the industry is also low then Oil Basins should just exit from those businesses. But if the margins are healthy then a firm can choose to continue doing that business. Secondly if the business is critical to other businesses of Oil Basins then it needs to continue that business even though it is a low profit making business.
BCG matrix / Growth Share matrix provides a highly simplistic tool for executives to assess various businesses and products in the firm's portfolio.
BCG matrix / Growth share matrix is highly effective tool for diversified large conglomerate. It was developed during a time when "Strategic Business Units" organization structure was evolving.
BCG matrix / Growth Share matrix was a highly effective tool when business environment were highly stable and only a fixed number of players were operating in various industries.
It is not suitable for a single product or service oriented focused company.
It neglects effect of synergies between various business units.
Businesses with low market share operating in low growth segments can be highly profitable too.
We believe that BCG matrix / Growth Share matrix is a highly effective tool when it comes to deciding about the portfolio of businesses and products. But resources allocation and investment decisions can't be made solely based on two metrics – market share and growth rate. Oil Basins needs to conduct rigorous SWOT Analysis and PESTEL / STEP / PEST Analysis Analysis to assess the future of the industry and relative skills and capabilities that the firm will require in a given industry. After assessing all the strategic implications and financial analysis, senior executives should make resource allocation and business prioritization decisions.
You can download an EMBAPRO.com BCG Matrix / Growth Share Matrix template, powerpoint presentation, model by subscribing to our newsletter. We provide the latest resources in the field of strategy, marketing, HR, finance, services, customer relationship management and more.
Oil Basins (2021), "Oil Basins Annual Report", Published in 2021.
Euromonitor (2020), "Energy Sector Analysis ", Published in 2020.
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"Dr. Yetter's professional & compassionate care enabled us to have Lady as a member of our family for over 17 years. Through his knowledge, extensive research, and willingness to reach out, he provided Lady with a long quality life in spite of numerous health issues. We are eternally grateful."
— Diane & Terry Svob
"Dr. Yetter and the staff at Prairie Ridge have given excellent care to my family of pets for about 20 years. I always feel comfortable asking questions and knowing I will get complete, caring answers. Dr. Yetter researches to find the best treatment options. My cats and dog are family to me, and we trust Prairie Ridge Veterinary Clinic."
—Janis Blout
"We are so grateful for the hard work and extra research Dr. Yetter did for our Tansy-cat to find out why she wasn't eating. If there is a time when your most precious friend is ill and you need to trust someone to care for them, Dr. Yetter is definitely that person! He went above and beyond to do everything he could to save our beautiful Tansy."
— Tom & Bev Berberett
"My pets have been patients of Dr. Yetter and his great staff for many years, and I have always been grateful for their efficiency and helpfulness. Having good care right here in Havana is a big plus!"
— Jan McFarlin
"I began to bring in my labs into PRVC when I started working there, and was happy to have such a caring and knowledgeable doctor to take care of two of my best friends. It always amazes me just how much care goes into each and every animal, let alone the perseverance of Dr. Yetter and staff (I should call them family) in working out how to treat each and every problem."
— Chris Johnson


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This is the second in a series of guest posts from security researcher Nitesh Dhanjani. His first post was on Insecure Handling of URL Schemes in Apple's iOS. Nitesh will be giving a talk on "Hacking and Securing Next Generation iPhone and iPad Apps" at SANS AppSec 2011.
Popular web browsers today do not allow arbitrary websites to modify the text displayed in the address bar or to hide the address bar (some browsers may allow popups to hide the address bar but in such cases the URL is then displayed in the title of the window). The reasoning behind this behavior is quite simple: if browsers can be influenced by arbitrary web applications to hide the URL or to modify how it is displayed, then malicious web applications can spoof User Interface elements to display arbitrary URLs thus tricking the user to thinking he or she is browsing a trusted site.
I?d like to call your attention to the behavior of Safari on the iPhone via a proof of concept demo. If you have an iPhone, browse to the following demo and keep an eye out on the address bar:
For those who do not have an iPhone available, here is a video
And here are two images detailing the issue:
Notice that the address bar stays visible while the page renders, but immediately disappears as soon as it is rendered. Perhaps this may give the user some time to notice but it is not a reasonably reliable control (and I don?t think Apple intended it to be).
I did contact Apple about this issue and they let me know they are aware of the implications but do not know when and how they will address the issue.
I have two main thoughts on this behavior, outlined below:
1. Precious screen real estate on mobile devices
This is most likely the primary reason why the address bar disappears upon page load on the iPhone. Note that on the iPhone, this only happens for websites that follow directives in HTML to advertise themselves as mobile sites (see the source of the index.html in the demo site above for example).
Since the address bar in Safari occupies considerable real estate, perhaps Apple may consider displaying or scrolling the current domain name right below the universal status bar (i.e. below the carrier and time stamp). Positioning the current domain context in a location that is unalterable by the rendered web content can provide the users similar indication that browsers such as IE and Chrome provide by highlighting the current domain being rendered.
2. The consequences of full screen apps in iOS using UIWebView
Desktop operating systems most often launch the default web browser of choice when a http or https handler is invoked (this is most often the case even though the operating systems provide interface elements that can be used to render web content within the applications).
However, in the case of iOS, since most applications are full-screen, it is in the interest of the application designers to keep the users immersed within their application instead of yanking the user out into Safari to render web content. Given this situation, it becomes vital for iOS to provide consistency so the user can be ultimately assured what domain the web content is being rendered from.
To render web content within applications, all developers have to do is invoke the "UIWebView" class. It is as simple as invoking a line of code such as "[webView loadRequest:request0bj]; where "request0bj" contains the URL to render.
The screenshot above illustrates web-content rendered by the fantastic Twitter app on the iPad. To create this screen-shot, I launched the Twitter app on the iPad and selected a tweet from @appleinsider and clicked on the URL "http://dlvr.it/9D81j" in the tweet. Notice that the URL of the actual page being rendered is no where to be seen.
In such cases, it is clear that developers of iOS applications need to make sure they display the ultimate domain from which the application renders web content. A welcome addition to this would be default behavior on part of "UIWebView" to display the current domain context in a designated and consistent location.
Given how rampant phishing and malware attempts are these days, I hope Apple chooses to not allow arbitrary web applications to scroll the real Safari address bar out of view. In the case of applications that utilize "UIWebView" I recommend a designated screen location label only accessible by iOS that displays the domain from where the web content is being rendered when serving requests via calls to "UIWebView". That said, I do realize how precious real estate is on mobile devices and if Apple choses to come up with a better way of addressing this issue, I'd welcome that as well.
If you liked this post check out SANS' new class on Secure iOS App Development.


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Iskratel Innbox V60U Port Forwarding
1.Open up the Iskratel Innbox V60U Router Login
Iskratel Innbox V60U
(Make sure you're connected to your home network to do this)
2.Login to admin panel of Iskratel Innbox V60U router to setup port forward
Login to the admin panel of Iskratel Innbox V60U router by copy-pasting the default username and password (given below) in the dialog box that pops up:
Default username of Iskratel Innbox V60U: | user | COPY |
Default password of Iskratel Innbox V60U: | admin | COPY |
Do not panic if the login credentials fail. You can easily reset the Iskratel Innbox V60U router by pressing and holding the reset button with a clip for about 15 seconds. Retry the credentials again and voila, you are in. Give yourself a pat on the back, you have completed the hardest steps without any hassle on your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router.
3.Assign a static IP address to your gaming console / laptop / end-device
By default, every time your gaming console reboots it gets a new local IP. So, the first step is to assign a FIXED IP / Static IP address to the device that is requesting a port forward from Iskratel Innbox V60U Router.
Navigate through the router's admin panel and look for "DHCP Reservations", Click on DHCP Reservations and assign a static local ip address for your gaming console or end-device and make a note a note of the ip address.
4.Navigate to the port forwarding section of Iskratel Innbox V60U router
If you have followed me so far, you are now staring at the Iskratel Innbox V60U router's homepage. Here's what you do next:
Quick tip: Port forwarding for dummies
When you move in to a new apartment, you need a new mailbox fixed so you can receive mail and your monthly beauty magazines. Similarly, for your device to receive incoming traffic, you will have to create a new port forwarding rule on your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router. That is going to be our very last step. Stick with me now, you've done great so far, Better yet ⭐ Bookmark this page, it always helps.
5.Create port forwarding rule on your Iskratel Innbox V60U router
Follow the below steps, (the steps might slightly vary based on your model)
- Click on "Add New" / "Create" buttons to create a new port forwarding rule on Iskratel Innbox V60U Router
- Application name / Description: Enter the name of the program. Eg. Xbox, ps2, Minecraft, Xbox One. Note: This is only for your reference.
- Enter the static ip address of the device that we created in step 3 of this guide
- Enter the port to forward. (Enter the same port if you don't have a range)
- Choose TCP / UDP on your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router. (Choose both if you are not sure)
- If you see a field called "External IP addresses" enter 0.0.0.0 in it
- Make sure "Enable" Checkbox is selected if available on your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router
- Click Save when you are finished
6.Testing the port forwarding entries on your Iskratel Innbox V60U router
Now that you have created a port forward on Iskratel Innbox V60U Router, let us test the port forwarding setup from your game server or end application.
Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off; you have now successfully setup port forwarding for your Iskratel Innbox V60U router. You can now host private game servers or effortlessly access your IP camera from the outside world.
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7. Remember to close unused ports on Iskratel Innbox V60U Router
With all the modern firewalls, its absolutely safe to do port forwarding. But just keep in mind to review and close unused ports often or at least once every 6 months! on your Iskratel Innbox V60U.
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Iskratel Innbox V60U Port forwarding not working ?
You tried bending your knees up, but still facing problem with Port forwarding on Iskratel Innbox V60U? Well, there's a reason, Wise men said "The opposite of Networking is Not Working". So, it does take some trial and error to get it working.
Here let's go through the common port forwarding issues and problems on Iskratel Innbox V60U Router and how to fix them.
1.You may be behind more than one router
More often than not, your computer connects to your home router(Iskratel Innbox V60U) which then connects to your internet service provider's router before connecting to the internet(port forwarding through 2 routers). To find out, log in to your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router and check the IP address on the status page. If it is not the same as your external IP address (a quick Google search of 'what is my IP' should help) then your Iskratel Innbox V60U is not the internet facing router. If that's the case, you may need to login to the first router and enable DMZ for the second router's (Iskratel Innbox V60U) IP Address.
2.Did you enable static IP on your devices that's requesting port forward on your Iskratel Innbox V60U router
Yes, we're repeating a step here we know, but it's imperative you're sure. If your IP changes every time you reboot your PC/console, it means the network setting is still set to dynamic. Follow step 1 in this guide, reboot your device and confirm the IP hasn't changed. Now you're good to go. (In few cases, though the static IP is enabled correctly, a reboot may be required for proper IP recycling. Well, Reboot does work) Ofcourse, Port forwarding does work without static ip, But once you turn off your device you may lose the IP and will not receive any incoming traffic from Iskratel Innbox V60U Router
3.Verify that you entered correct IP Address on port forwarding in Iskratel Innbox V60U
Log in to the Port forwarding section of your Iskratel Innbox V60U router and verify the IP entered is correct. First understand which end device will use this port (XBOX / PS3 / PS4 / PC / IP Camera) and enter the IP Address of that device.
Note: If your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router says that have you to choose your computer's name from dropdown box for the port forwarding rule instead of an IP address, make sure there are no duplicate computer names and you have chosen the right one.
4.Check the External IP addresses field in the port forwarding rule of Iskratel Innbox V60U Router
Check if Iskratel Innbox V60U Router has a field called "External IP address" in the port forwarding section. Make sure you Enter "0.0.0.0" in the External IP address fields.
External IP addresses are not entered unless you are restricting access from specific WAN addresses. You also would not enter LAN IPs or your own public IP.
5.Double check / tweak your Iskratel Innbox V60U Firewall settings
In this age, cyber security is of utmost importance. Some router developers are producing routers with more built-in firewall. While this is definitely a positive, some of these options could restrict incoming connections even if a port forwarding rule is set on Iskratel Innbox V60U Router. Thankfully we programmers are a humble lot. Routers come with excellent information on the help page and a quick glance should tell you which settings need to be modified/disabled. Usually, you can just set the firewall settings to its minimum settings on Iskratel Innbox V60U Router. And don't worry, your computer will continue to be protected.
6.Check your PC Firewall settings allows incoming port traffic from Iskratel Innbox V60U Router
Your Windows / Mac / Linux firewall / antivirus could be blocking connections.
You need only one Antivirus and Firewall application. Make sure you turn windows firewall "ON" and that no other firewall is installed. Then try adding the ports to the firewall app, not just the program that is going to use them
If you're using a 3rd party Antivirus solution, check if it has a built-in firewall as part of the antivirus solution. A quick look at the apps homepage should give you a clue.
7. Using the same port in different port forwarding rules of the Iskratel Innbox V60U router
port is your home network's doorway and can be forwarded to only one Computer/IP at a time. Ensure you didn't type-in the same port in multiple forwarding rules on your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router.
8. Is DMZ Enabled on your Iskratel Innbox V60U router?
DMZ is an 'open all ports' rule. On most routers, this rule simply overrides port forwarding rules. You may want to disable DMZ and give it another go.
9. Reboot Iskratel Innbox V60U after adding port forwarding rules
Some routers, like most application, need to be rebooted after settings have been applied or changed. A simple tweak in the regular power cycling (Why am I trying to impress you? Unplug the power cord and shove it back in is all I'm saying) helps with most issues.
10. Did You Hard Reset your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router?
A factory reset is an easy way to uninstall unwanted mods, updates, and clear out custom settings on your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router. Resetting Iskratel Innbox V60U will set it back to its initial condition, just like it was when you bought it. Now, let's give it another go
11. Tried everything but no luck? Time to visit the showroom.
Last but definitely not the least, your Iskratel Innbox V60U Router could be faulty. Although a rarity in todays 'customer satisfaction' era, it is still a possibility. There have been cases where single pieces of equipment or an entire range of models have had bugs in their firmware (programmers are human too). Your first step will be to look for a firmware update, which is likely to have a bug fix. If this doesn't help or if there's no update available, you have earned the right to barge in to your dealer's office and request for, nay, demand for a new model!
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Glenhope is situated on 60 hectares of land, 4 kms from Armidale in Northern NSW, Australia. With a combination of native and improved pastures, mild summers and cool winters the conditions are perfect for breeding alpacas. On our property we use sustainable farming practices and each year we fatten about 40 angus weaners for market.
Over the years we have traveled extensively looking at animals and keeping up to date with cutting edge breeding technologies.
The relationships we have developed with like minded breeders in Australia and overseas are invaluable and we hope to continue developing this network of people.
David together with Dr Jim Watts is committed to teaching and assisting breeders in Australia and other countries become involved in using the SRS® breeding system designed by Jim following many years of research at the C.S.I.R.O. Workshops have been held in Germany, Northern and Southern Germany, Italy and the United kingdom.
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How to manage EAPs at different sites across Internet using Omada Controller (via NAT Port Forwarding for Controller Host with DHCP Option138) (Old UI)
As shown below, HQ and Branch Office are connected with each other. In HQ, there are TP-Link EAP controller, EAP1 and TL-ER6120 (VPN Router) in subnet 192.168.1.0/24. In branch office, there are EAP2, layer 3 switch T2600G-28TS as DHCP Server (supporting DHCP option138) and TL-ER6120 (VPN router) in subnet 192.168.0.0/24.
This document will introduce how to manage EAPs at different sites across Internet using TP-Link EAP/Omada controller (via NAT port forwarding with DHCP option138).
Step1. Configure Port Forwarding rules on TL-ER6120 in HQ for Controller Host (192.168.1.253)
1.1 Configure virtual server for TCP&&UDP port, ranging from 29810 to 29813.
Step2. Disable DHCP Server function on TL-ER6120 in Branch Office.
Step3. Configurations on T2600G-28TS in Branch Office
3.1 Change switch's default IP address from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.2 to avoid IP conflict with gateway router.
3.2 Enable DHCP Server Function on T2600G-28TS, and set DHCP Option138 as the WAN IP (172.30.30.138) address of the router that is behind the EAP/Omada Controller.
3.3 Configure DHCP IP Address Pool (192.168.0.0/24) for EAP in branch office.
Step4. Run EAP Controller. The EAP will appear in EAP controller's "pending" list, which means you can use EAP controller to adopt and manage this EAP now shown as below.
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ASUS MX299Q Monitor Review
by Chris Heinonen on September 23, 2013 12:00 AM ESTThe panel does not make the monitor. As I saw in my last 21:9 monitor review, even if you have the exact same panel in two displays, a whole lot more makes the display good or bad. One might assume that all the 21:9 displays now hitting the market are likely to be similar, or even the same, since they all use the same panel, but they would be greatly mistaken as that is but a small part of the overall display. Because of this I was looking forward to seeing what ASUS could manage to do with a high quality panel at its disposal for their MX299Q monitor.
While 21:9 aspect ratios were initially designed around movies in the scope format (2.39:1 and other similar aspect ratios), they also offer a unique experience for gaming. The wider aspect enables a wider field-of-view in many games and can offer an advantage. Personally, however, for general productivity work like Word and Excel I find a 2560x1440 display to be more useful as those benefit from the vertical space.
Out of the box the MX299Q has a stylish look to it. Vendors are trying to make a splash with their 21:9 panels and the styling on them has been nice so far. ASUS puts a thin silver bezel at the bottom of the display while the rest of the screen is effectively bezel-free. I'd like to see this bezel-free look come to more displays in the future. The inputs, DisplayPort, DVI, and HDMI/MHL, are located on the rear along with a headphone jack and audio line-in. Power is handled by an external power brick to accomplish the thin look.
One quirk that I have with the MX299Q is the OSD. Even after I tell it to be in the lower-left corner, it always defaults back to the upper-left. If I adjust it again it moves back, but then it resets. ASUS tested this for me and it appears the early firmware on mine is the culprit as it has been fixed. The OSD has a normal amount of control available with multiple color settings, a user white point, and a pair of gamma presets. Controls are small buttons on the bottom of the panel that I find easy to confuse for each other. The small size and tight spacing make adjustments harder than they need to be, but they do get the job done.
Another feature ASUS has integrated is their Smart Grid overlay. If you are working on a document and want to see how it fits into a pre-defined area, such as 4x6, you can do that. An overlay will appear on the screen and you can position it over what you are working on. Perhaps a graphics designer might find it more useful than I do as a writer and reviewer. Finally there are a pair of speakers that utilize B&Os ICEpower Class D modules.
Video Inputs | DVI-DL, DisplayPort, HDMI/MHL |
Panel Type | AH-IPS |
Pixel Pitch | 0.2628 mm |
Colors | 16.7 Million |
Brightness | 300 md/m^2 |
Contrast Ratio | 80,000,000:1 Dynamic |
Response Time | 5ms GTG |
Viewable Size | 29" |
Resolution | 2560x1080 |
Viewing Angle (H/V) | 178/178 |
Backlight | LED |
Power Consumption (operation) | < 31.7W |
Power Consumption (standby) | < 0.5W |
Screen Treatment | Anti-Glare |
Height-Adjustable | No |
Tilt | Yes, -5 - +20 |
Pivot | No |
Swivel | No |
VESA Wall Mounting | No |
Dimensions w/ Base (WxHxD) | 27.6" x 15.4" x 8.5" |
Weight | 12.1 lbs. |
Additional Features | 2 x 3W speakers |
Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
Accessories | DVI-DL Cable, AC Power Cable, Power Adapter, 3.5mm Audio Cable, HDMI Cable, MHL Cable |
Price | $550 |
I utilized the DVI input for all of my testing other than lag.
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dylan522p - Monday, September 23, 2013 - link
Strongly considering getting one of these and putting it in portrait as that would be much better for web content alongside my 2 1080p monitors. Anyone think that would be viable? -
meacupla - Monday, September 23, 2013 - link
I don't understand how 1080x2560 is better for web content, but I think your main problem would be getting this monitor in that orientation to begin with, since it doesn't look like it has any VESA mounting for an arm that can lift the screen off the table that high.
Also, web content is now being made for 1280 width in mind, so wouldn't you be better off with a 2560x1440 or 2560x1600 monitor in portrait mode? -
peterfares - Monday, September 23, 2013 - link
You would. These 2560x1080 monitors are basically ONLY good for movies and some games. -
OscarGoldman - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Except there's no delivery medium for 21:9 movies. Blu-Ray and streaming services put the image into a 16:9 frame anyway, so the only way you're going to fill a 21:9 frame is zoom into the 16:9 image. That's gonna look wonderful. -
michaelheath - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
I wonder if you missed the first paragraph of the conclusion:
"They're also fantastic for watching movies on that are shot in scope format."
Which I would presume means Chris actually watched a film in Cinemascope. Blu Ray supports anamorphic widescreen and can map a pixel aspect ratio of 1:1, so the only worry is Netflix. -
nathanddrews - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
Blu-ray does NOT support anamorphic encoding. Believe me, I would be ecstatic if that were true! 16:9 is all we get whether the content is scope (2.35/39/40), 1.78, or 4:3, wrapped up in letterbox or pillarbox black bars.
An upscale for a typical scope Blu-ray (actual content is ~1920x810) to one of these screens (2560x1080) isn't so terrible, really. That's only a 33% upscale. With a good scaler or scaler software, it should look fine... but does anyone really care about black bars so much that they would buy this screen?
I would buy this for gaming and that's about it, but only if it did 120Hz. Seriously, WhenTF are we going to get more 120Hz native displays? -
RocketChild - Monday, September 23, 2013 - link
Asus's other 29" model like this one has VESA mounts. Model PB298Q -
JlHADJOE - Monday, September 23, 2013 - link
longcat. 'nuff said. -
DanNeely - Monday, September 23, 2013 - link
I've rotated my 2560x1600 monitor a few times. It's too tall. Even with the stand at minimum the top of the screen was too high to look at without tilting my head. If you want a monitor for portrait use stick to a 20 or 22" model. -
spacecadet34 - Monday, September 23, 2013 - link
You don't need this tall a monitor to do what you want; I'm currently running a triple monitor setup: two 1080P's and one (rotated) Dell @ 1200x1920. Thanks to the "keyhole problem" (http://www.aristeia.com/TKP/), virtually *every* website works better in a vertical orientation. Just make sure the rotated display is an IPS, S-PVA, or similar panel that gives decent viewing angles. A TN panel would look horrible as you move your head side-to-side. Once you get used to this setup you'll never go back, unless you're into gaming.


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The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, in partnership with the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, will establish YOLA at LACHSA, the third site of Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) – the LA Phil's initiative to provide access to free, high quality instrumental and orchestral education in order to promote youth development. Supervisor Molina is making a significant contribution to LACHSA in order to establish the LA Phil's Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) at LACHSA, which is in her district.
Deborah Borda, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, stated, "We've been eager to expand YOLA east of downtown. We are enormously appreciative that Supervisor Molina's gift allows that to happen in a way that can insure YOLA's sustainability and growth over time. YOLA is built upon Gustavo Dudamel's vision that music is a fundamental right for all, and this expansion furthers this goal and our mission."
Gustavo Dudamel's Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) program was launched in 2007 inspired by Venezuela's revolutionary El Sistema. Through YOLA, the LA Phil and its community partners, in safe, after-school settings, provide free instruments, intensive music training, and academic support to students from underserved neighborhoods, enabling students to become vital citizens, leaders, and agents of change. YOLA also offers engaging programs for parents that help build a sense of community, and support children's learning.
"I've been so impressed by the depth of commitment the LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel have to developing young musicians and community through YOLA," says Supervisor Gloria Molina. "I wanted to make sure that kids in my district had an opportunity to be a part of this special program, and to develop the skills that might help them one day attend LACHSA themselves."
L.A. County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), the region's premier public arts high school, is entering a new era for arts education with a new $31 million facility, marking a milestone in public arts education. Thanks to the allocation of state bond funding, LACHSA, previously integrated on the campus of Cal State L.A., now has its own building with 21 classrooms, "black box" theatre and outdoor stage area. This building will be the new home of YOLA at LACHSA. LACHSA is operated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education in partnership with Cal State L.A.
George Simpson, LACHSA Principal, said, "I am so thrilled YOLA at LACHSA will be a reality! With this partnership, LACHSA can more fully realize its vision as an arts school for everyone in Los Angeles County."
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As of January 2013, YOLA is engaged in two new initiatives: USC Brain and Creativity Institute's 5-year longitudinal brain study to track brain, emotional and social development in students participating in intensive music study, providing insight into the "musical mind"; and a Masters of Arts in Teaching Music through Bard College and Longy School of Music launched in the Rampart District at YOLA at HOLA, allowing musicians with a desire to respond to today's educational needs, and who aspire to participate in the growing El Sistema movement in the U.S., to earn a teaching degree and credential.
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From: General Mirza Aslam Beg
Subject: Supreme Court Judgment on ACM Asghar Khan's Petition
Last night, talking to the ARY TV Channel's programme "Eleventh Hour", I said that after appointing Lt Gen M. Asad Durrani as Ambassador to Germany, an Affidavit was obtained from him, naming the politicians, alleged to have received the money from ISI, in 1990.
After this Affidavit, Gen Durrani wrote a letter to the Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for "Eyes Only". A few extracts from this letter were presented in the above programme, as given below:
"A few points, I could not include in my confessional statement, handed over to the director FIA. These could be embarrassing or sensitive:
1. The recipients included Ghulam Mustafa Khar 2 Millions, Hafeez Pirzada 3, Sarwar Cheema 0.5 and Mairaj Khalid 0.2 Millions.
2. The remaining 80 Ms were deposited in the ISI 'K' fund.
3. The operation not only had the "blessings" of the President and the "whole hearted participation" of the caretaker political government, but was also in the knowledge of the Army High Command.
The point that I have "war gamed" in my mind very often is: what is the object of this exercise?
4. If it is to target the opposition, it might be their legitimate right to take donations, especially if they come through 'sacred channels."
5. If the idea is to put Gen Beg on the mat; he was merely providing logistic support to donations made by a community under instructions from the Government and with the consent of the military high command.
6. Ghulam Ishaq Khan would pretend ignorance, as indeed he never involved himself directly.
Every sentence of the above extracts contains words with deep meaning. For information and evaluation of the readers.
Aslam Beg


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Public Law 503
Legislation that allowed federal courts to enforce the provisions of Executive Order 9066 . Taking just twelve days to pass both sides of Congress and be signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt after its introduction on March 9, 1942, Public Law 503 specified the criminal penalties for violating military restrictions on civilians authorized by EO 9066.
Shortly after the president issued EO 9066 on February 19, 1942, attention in Washington turned towards legislation that would authorize enforcement of its provisions. Because Attorney General Francis Biddle did not feel such legislation was necessary, it was left to the War Department to draft it, a task taken up by Karl Bendetsen . By February 22, Bendetsen had sent a draft to his boss, Assistant Secretary of War John McCloy that proposed making violations a felony with penalties of up to a $5,000 fine and five years of imprisonment. Thinking Bendetsen's penalties too harsh, McCloy made violations a misdemeanor and limited the maximum prison term to one year. After the Western Defense Command issued Public Proclamation 1 on March 2, designating Military Areas 1 and 2 , Secretary of War Henry Stimson sent the draft a week later to Senator Robert B. Reynolds (D–NC), the chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee and to House Speaker Sam Rayburn (D–TX), along with a cover letter explaining that the proposed legislation was "to provide for enforcement in the Federal/criminal courts of orders issued under the authority of Executive Order... No. 9066." [1]
Congress moved with unusual speed. The legislation was introduced in the Senate on March 9 and in the House on March 10. The Senate Committee on Military Affairs considered the legislation on March 13 in a one hour session in which Colonel B. M. Bryan, chief of the Alien Division, Office of the Provost Marshal General , was the only one to testify. On March 17, the House Committee on Military Affairs considered it for a mere half-hour, again with Bryan providing an explanation. Both committees approved the measure unanimously. On March 19 the full Senate and full House considered the bill. The only hint of dissent in either body was the observation by Ohio Republican Senator Robert A. Taft, who stated "I think this is probably the 'sloppiest' criminal law I have ever read or seen anywhere." He added, "I have no doubt that in peacetime no man could ever be convicted under it, because the court would find that it was so indefinite and so uncertain that it could not be enforced under the Constitution." [2] Both bodies passed the measure by voice vote. It was on the president's desk by March 20 and signed into law on March 21, 1942.
For More Information
Irons, Peter. Justice at War: The Story of the Japanese American Internment Cases . New York: Oxford University Press, 1983. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1993.
tenBroek, Jacobus, Edward N. Barnhart, and Floyd Matson. Prejudice, War, and the Constitution . Berkeley: University of California Press, 1954.
Text of Public Law 503 from the National Archives, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/5730387 .
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Thailand is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations on the planet receiving almost 40 million tourists in 2019.
Images of tuk-tuks, long-tail boats, white sandy beaches, palm trees, glimmering temples and glamorous Thai dancers are what the mind conjures up when someone says Thailand.
After living in Thailand for over five years, I have had the immense pleasure of seeing many different sides of this fascinating country, the hugely celebrated and the unassuming, the popular and the forgotten.
Each place has its unique surprises and my experience makes me cringe when I hear some stuck up backpackers say that Thailand has nothing for them in way of adventure anymore. As someone once said, "only boring people get bored." This is especially true in Thailand!
Read our full guide to Thailand travel here.
10 Unique Places in Thailand!
1. Maeklong Market, Samut Songkram
Maeklong Market in the province of Samut Songkram is an unbelievable example of Thailand's ability to thrive in regardless of circumstances. The market is situated on the train tracks of Maeklong Railway and eight times a day, seven days a week, the train passes in and out happily.
The train literally goes directly through the middle of the market stalls and over the goods on sale. Rather than relocate a market which had been running for decades in this area, locals adapted superbly so that daily life was not interrupted. The vendors simply pull back any awning that sticks out too far within centimetres of where the train will pass and usher shoppers to step back. Locals know the exact time each day the train arrives and once it has passed through, the awnings are recoiled and they are back on the tracks laying out their fruit, meat and seafood as if nothing happened!
You can visit Maeklong Railway Market on a day trip from Bangkok taking around 2.5 hours by train. The market is also sometimes included as part of a day trip to visit Ampawha Floating Market and take a nighttime firefly boat ride. Read more about Thailand's floating markets here.
2. The Forensic Museum, Bangkok
Have you always wanted to see a scrotum with elephantiasis? Er… no, me neither, but that's what you'll see if you go to the Siriraj Medical Museum in Bangkok, nicknamed the 'Museum of Death'. The museum holds a bizarre collection of everything that is weird, outrageous and just downright freaky about Thailand.
For anyone looking to investigate a very different side of Thailand, look no further… though be warned this place is not for the squeamish or faint of heart!
With macabre interest in death and illness, the museum displays a collection of gruesome photographs of decapitations, deformed foetus's in glass jars, an exhibition of skulls with bullet wounds through the head and the star attraction, the embalmed body of 1950's Chinese cannibal, Si Quey. Next to the cabinet read the handwritten words "because he loves to eat human's organ not because of starving".
Further Reading: Bangkok Travel Guide
3. Phuket Town
Most people head to Phuket strictly for beaches and all night parties, however, what most people fail to appreciate is Phuket town itself. Dating back to the 16th century, colonial powers had an interest in Phuket's natural resources, namely its booming tin mining industry. As a result, the architecture of the town is a mix of Sino-Portuguese shop-house and Sino-Colonial mansion style.
Despite it being home to the cheapest digs in town (the famous On-On Hotel was featured on the opening scene's of the movie, The Beach!) there is a surprising lack of backpackers roaming the town. Artsy tea-shops and atmospheric jazz bars have now taken residence in the old shop-houses and there are some great (and cheap) Chinese-influenced eating houses. Visitors heading there in October are in for a treat as the Vegetarian Festival takes place with incredible feats of self-flagellation and body piercing. Read more about Phuket Old Town.
4. Mae Sot or "Little Burma"
Nicknamed "Little Burma," due to the presence of over 200,000 Burmese refugees living in the area, the border town of Mae Sot doesn't really feel like Thailand at all. Walking around the local market you will see women with a yellow paste, 'thananka' bark smeared on their cheeks and men, wearing the traditional Burmese wrap-around skirt, the longyi. The town is fascinating in the sense that it makes you realize just how complex the Burmese nationality is with ethnic minorities from Karen, Kachin, Mon, Arakanese; each with their own separate customs, cultures, dress and cuisine. Eat chapatis and dal in the Muslim quarter in the morning for breakfast and then feast on Karen curries in the evening. For backpackers who are considering visiting what is now called 'Myanmar,' Mae Sot is an intriguing taster. Plus, the bridge over the River Moie has just opened for border runs so the town may well be seeing more backpackers here in the coming months. Read our Mae Sot Travel Guide.
5. Nan Province
The remote province of Nan is a mountainous, forested area that for many years was an autonomous kingdom cut off from the rest of Thailand and the outside world.
The area remains somewat separated from the rest of Thailand in the fact that very few tourists venture here. Home to the largest national park in Thailand, the beautiful Doi Phu Kha National Park, the area has an abundance of impressive limestone caves, karats and waterfalls, not to mention the ancient salt mine village, or 'Ban Bo Klua' as it is known in Thai.
The best way to get to Nan province is by motorbike from Chiang Mai on roads which are superb for riding passing through spectacular mountain scenery. The town of Phayao, located on the picturesque Phayao Lake is the perfect stop off point to explore more stunning mountain scenery and nearby hill-tribe villages. Read more about travel in Thailand's Nan Province
6. The Trang Islands
Just four hours by bus from the tourist hotspot, Krabi, lie the 'secret' islands of Trang, a group of 47 separate craggy isles each one blessed with raw, unspoilt beauty. The area which consists of 120-mile coastline remain untouched by tourism and you will find no fast food restaurants, internet cafes or tacky souvenir shops here. During low season (June-September) the islands are completely deserted and you will have to persuade the local fisherman to take you out from the main port of Trang to the outer islands. It is quite possible that you will be the only Westerner there as you explore the beautiful white sandy beaches, limestone caves and waterfalls that were recently designated a national parkland. The accommodation is cheap and very basic but with a location so idyllic, the Trang islands are like Thailand 20 years ago. If it is true escapism you are after, the Trang Islands just may be your adventure playground.
7. The White Temple and the Black House, Chiang Rai
It is true that with such an abundance of noteworthy temples in South East Asia, at times during your trip you may feel guiltily 'templed out.' After coming from Thailand's capital of culture, Chiang Mai with its 300+ temples, the last thing you want to do in Chiang Rai is see another! Yet, the White Temple just may be different from anything you will have seen before with its eerie concrete hands and ghostly heads surrounding the entrance of the temple and its huge silver tusks reflecting the light as you walk up to the daunting doors. The temple is like something out of a strange gothic fairy tale and was built by artist 'Ajarn Chalermchai Kositpipat' as a Buddhist offering. Less than 2km from the White Temple, you will find the mysterious 'Baan Dam' or the Black House, built interestingly by Kositpipat's former student, artist Thawan Duchanee. With an extensive collection of taxidermy, including the entire skeleton of an elephant, the Black House is a bizarre contrast to the pure White Temple. An antagonistic creation by the artist perhaps? Read more about The White Temple and Black House
8. Khao Yai National Park and Bat Cave
Every night without fail as the sun begins to set in Eastern Thailand, a thick black cloud spouts from the mouth of an eerie cave on the edge of Khao Yao National Park. They are thousands upon thousands of 'wrinkled lipped' bats who come out to hunt at twilight creating what seems like one giant living organism in a ribbon pattern across the sky. Just four hours from Bangkok, the park is also home to 67 species of wild mammal including the Asiatic black bear, Asian elephant, gaur gibbon and even tigers! Visitors can walk the many hiking trails in the area to spectacular waterfalls, observation points and even a dinosaur footprint (a four day trek!). Read more about Khao Yai National Park.
9. Doi Inthanon National Park
It was this time last year when hoards of Thai people raced to the peak of the highest mountain in Thailand (2565 metres) to get their first experience of frost! Whilst English people find this incredulous, the park does have more to offer than its cold winter temperatures. Riding a motorbike through the park is the best way to explore a landscape that changes with each turn; at times rugged, misty, cold and eerie and then almost mediterranean with lush rolling hills, rhododendron bushes and smiling farmers waving as they plough the fields in the sun. On the way up the mountain (you can reach the summit by road) there is a Hmong hill-tribe settlement where visitors can stay overnight in a homestead and observe the organic farming practices here which are a Royal Project initiated by the current King of Thailand to stop the hill tribes from growing Opium. Although the area of Doi Inthanon is well set up for tourists, it is rare to spot backpackers here. You can book an excellent Doi Inthanon Trek here, or read up more on Doi Inthanon Tours here.
10. Tarutao National Marine Park and the Deep South
Right on the border with Malaysia, Thailand's deep south is very underdeveloped compared to Krabi and the Gulf islands. Today, it remains an area which tourists are wary of due to continued travel warnings because of the Muslim fighting in the area. However, this area has more than one surprise up its sleeve, not least the stunning Tarutao National Marine Park, an archipelago of 51 exquisite islands which were the setting for Thailand's version of the Survivor TV program. One of the first national marine parks in Thailand, its sparkling beaches, coral reefs and virgin rainforest remain in pristine condition. It is hard to believe that the largest island, Koh Tarutao was once a huge prison with over 10,000 prisoners sent there. One of the islands here, Koh Lipe has managed to evade park protection and is beginning to develop into a popular resort. Go now before pressure from developers to build more resorts becomes too much! The park is closed May-November. Update: Looks like it's too late too catch Koh Lipe before it's too late. Though many travellers still rate it highly, if you're looking for an unknown island, this is not the place for you!
More off the beaten track places
- Koh Lanta Noi
- Wat Pha Sorn Kaew
- Prachuap Khiri Khan (Ao Manao)
- Isaan
- Phimai
- Nhakon Phanom
- Aeroplane Graveyard/Train graveyard
- Khanom
- Koh Kood
- Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park


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Shooting yearly self-portraits is nothing new to photography, but a rather extraordinary series has just been discovered and published in The Netherlands in a book titled "Almost Every Picture #7". Starting in 1936, the then 16-year-old Ria van Dijk went into a shooting gallery - one of those fair booths where every time you hit the target it triggers a camera shutter and you win a portrait of yourself in firing pose.
This series documents almost every year of Van Dijk's life (there is a conspicuous pause from 1939 to 1945) up until present times. But at the age of 88, Ria van Dijk is still shooting!
1936. The picture that started it off.


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In this issue: HOLLYWOOD AND THE CIA – Film historian Ed Rampell details Hollywood's entangled relationship with the CIA and the Pentagon; HOUSES OF THE DEAD: Nancy Kurshan exposes the cruel human rights offenses taking place inside America's vast gulag of Control Unit Prisons; BROTHERHOOD OF SUMMER: David Macaray charts the history of the most powerful union in the US: the Baseball Players Association; TAR SANDS COME TO AMERICA: Steve Horn explains how the Keystone Pipeline debates have diverted attention from Big Oil's other plans to transport Alberta's oil into the US. PLUS: Jeffrey St. Clair on CONSTITUTIONAL ENTROPY; Mike Whitney on HOW THE BANKS TARGETED BLACKS; Chris Floyd on THE RISE OF BRITAIN'S TEA PARTY; Kristin Kolb on THE NEEDLE AND THE DAMAGE DONE; Kim Nicolini on the FILMS OF WILLIAM FRIEDKIN; and Lee Ballinger on POETS VS. THE ONE PERCENT.


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Lots of folks on Twitter say that swabbing your throat in addition to your nose may be a better way of using your COVID-19 testing kit to detect the omicron variant. Is this true?
If you've used a do-it-yourself COVID-19 home test in the U.S. — the "antigen" rapid tests that promise results in 15 minutes or so — you know the drill. You typically swirl a cotton swab around in your nostrils, mix it with some liquidand then drop it on a test strip to await the results: positive or negative for the coronavirus.
But in recent weeks, there has been an online debate about where to stick that cotton swab. Although the directions specify a nasal swab on U.S. products, some medical professionals believe the test is more effective at detecting the coronavirus, and specifically the omicron variant, if the kit's swab is used in the throat and/or cheek in addition to the nose.
Why did this hack emerge — and is there any medical science to back it up?
The idea of a throat swab is not in and of itself a radical step. Even though antigen test kits in the U.S. are designed for a nasal swab, home tests are designed for a throat swab in other countries — in Canada and the U.K., for example.
The idea of improvising with a throat swab is connected to the omicron variant, which was identified in late November and has swept the world. Researchers increasingly believe omicron may replicate in the throat before the nose.
That was one of the findings of a study conducted at the University of Cape Townin South Africa. Researchers examined the ability of PCR tests to detect the variant by comparing diagnostic tests for 382 symptomatic COVID-19 patients who weren't hospitalized. In patients with the delta variant of the coronavirus, saliva swabs detected the virus 71% of the time, while nasal swabs found it 100% of the time. But in patients with omicron, researchers found the reverse: Saliva swabs detected the virus 100% of the time, while nasal swabs caught it 86% of the time.
The research has not been peer reviewed. And the tests used in the study were PCR tests, not antigen tests. (PCR tests are the gold standard and are administered typically in a health care facility; antigen tests are less precise and can be done at home. See this story for details on the differences.)
Nonetheless, the South African study has led some epidemiologists and immunologists in the U.S. to experiment with antigen tests by swabbing their throats or cheeks in addition to the nose when administering a self-test.
That's not an authorized use of the kits, reminds the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates the kits: "FACT: When it comes to at-home rapid antigen #COVID19 tests, those swabs are for your nose and not your throat," it said in a tweet issued on Jan. 7.
And even proponents of the throat swab stop short of endorsing the practice for the public without a green light from the FDA.
One of the most often quoted voices in favor of throat swabbingis Dr. Michael Mina, formerly an epidemiologist and immunologist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and now the chief science officer at the testing company eMed. He has tweeted: "We should be rigorously looking into throat swabs to add some level of sensitivity" and "Throat swab + nasal may improve chances a swab picks up virus."
But Mina has gone on to tweet that the FDA was right to warn the public not to go against manufacturer's directions: "Telling US public not to go against directions is the *right* thing to do."
"The tests haven't been designed to do [throat swabs], so we don't know whether there are false positives or negatives," agrees Dr. Jill Weatherhead, assistant professor of adult and pediatric infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine. "It logically makes sense that you'd want to do it, but that's not how [the tests have] been developed or tested."
One potential problem could be the thicker viscosity of throat saliva, says Dr. Yuka Manabe, associate director of global health research and innovation and a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. It's possible the sample would need to be filtered first, she says, to produce an accurate result.
That's not necessarily a critical concern, says Michael Daignault, an emergency physician who serves as chief medical adviser to Reliant Health Services, a medical testing company. He says that the nature of throat saliva could simply cause the test to display a message that the result is invalid rather than a false positive.
Another obvious potential problem, Manabe points out, is the length of the swab in some of the kits: "The swab that you use doesn't have a very long stick because it's just meant to be used in the front of your nose. So for you to get that into the back of your throat would not be very easy, truthfully, for some of the kits, depending on the length of the swab."
The public debate about the best way to swab has prompted a growing chorus of voices to call for new studies and a revamping of the kits and/or the instructions.
That kind of change is what Michal Tal is hoping for. Tal, an instructor at Stanford University's Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and a visiting scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a proponent of throat swabs. Before seeing anyone in person, she asks that they take a coronavirus test and swab not only their nose but their cheeks, the roof of their mouth, under their tongue and — if they don't gag easily — their throat near the tonsils.
"I'm feeling very frustrated that the FDA and CDC didn't jump on this and try to make more rapid changes," says Tal. "The virus is always two steps ahead and we don't adapt."
At a congressional hearing Monday, the acting head of the FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock, noted that the National Institutes of Health has helped accelerate the authorization of new home tests so that they can get the FDA's signoff in just one or two days. But she said it may take a while for companies to change their test configurations to include larger swabs for the throat.
In the meantime, she warned people not to swab their throats with the current devices, which are designed as nasal swabs. "They may stab themselves," she said. "That would not be good."
Sheila Mulrooney Eldred is a freelance health journalist in Minneapolis. She has written about COVID-19 for many publications, including The New York Times, Kaiser Health News, Medscape and The Washington Post. More at sheilaeldred.pressfolios.com. On Twitter: @milepostmedia.
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Along with every other early adopter, we're trying to figure out G+. This week, as Gwen Stefani said, "this shit is bananas." Better yet, homegirl @Xenijardin noticed
On another note, we at @BoingBoing are already finding G+ to be a significant source of traffic referral. Shocking given how new & beta.
It is, even though I said after my first use
How do you even know what you're doing on there? Like a bunch of stuff to do without an indicator of what it means.
Incredibly-long comment threads about various topics are happening and all our old friends are showing up. It's microblogging without character limits and inline comments that you can share in various concentric circles or publicly. Add group chat, group video chat, and a topic-based headline reader and you've got G+. I'lll leave it to sociologists to best determine why people would leave Facebook for it or make choices between Twitter et al.
What I do know is there's another Bike Hugger channel on the web now. Next is what to do with your business there and we'll figure that out as well.
Until then, we posted a G+ Cyclists Roll call and the responses keep coming in.
Add me +Byron and tell me what you think.
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Guy Posts Video of Leg Bitten by Shark and OH THE HORROR
You've just been bitten by a shark -- what do you do? If you're this guy, you share the absolutely horrifying result with the internet.
You've been warned.
Yes, John Braxton, 27, showed he had his priorities squarely in order when he made a video and posted it on Instagram shortly after a tiger shark attacked him on Sunday in Hawaii. We're not going to be cheeky or funny here. The footage is gross and will turn your stomach upside down. Go ahead and watch. We dare you. It's that awful.
Braxton had been spearfishing when the 13-foot-long shark chomped down on him like a little kid determined to get to the center of a Tootsie pop. Somehow, though, he managed to swim to shore and alert someone, who called 911.
It's not clear what his prognosis is, but, come on, you've watched the video, right? It can't possibly be too good.


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