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Friday, March 31, 2006
The Schumer NSA Bill and the Feingold Censure Resolution
Marty Lederman
There's a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee today on Senator Feingold's censure resolution, dealing with the NSA's extra-legal electronic surveillance program. As I explain below, I think the legal substance of the Feingold Resolution is unassailable, and the emergence of the censure resolution certainly plays a valuable role in keeping the issue in the public eye. Beyond that, I don't have enough information or political acumen to calculate whether the Feingold Resolution is a politically astute tactic -- but the one thing I'm fairly certain of is that, although it's well-intentioned, it will not lead to cessation of the NSA program, or to any serious and effective assertion of congressional war-powers prerogatives.
Great post. One point that might be worth emphasizing is that the institutional interests you identify should be part of any discussion of the merits of any Congressional action designed to reign in the executive branch. For example, you write that the merits of the Feingold resolution are strong because there is little doubt that Bush violated the law. This risks implying that the merits of censure depend on whether the president deserves to be scolded for his actions, as opposed to whether censure would succeed in addressing the institutional concerns you identify.
Under the institutional-interests metric, censure is warranted if it would force the president to change his behavior. I take it that you are actually applying this metric, instead of one that regards censure as deserved scolding. For instance, despite your initial conclusion that censure is merited, you conclude that Schumer's bill is more significant than Feingold's resolution because the former stands a better chance of curtailing executive power. Along these lines, my view is that if Bush publicly abandoned tomorrow his expansive view of Article II, the case for censure (or impeachment) would be weakened, notwithstanding the prior lawbreaking. (I say "weakened," instead of "erased," to leave room for some scolding or other non-deterrent component.)
I would suggest only that you make this point more explicit to your readers when you discuss political hot potatoes like censure (or impeachment, to take another example). If the point is left implicit, people will continue to regard censure, impeachment, and other direct action against the executive simply as mere political cheap shots by a bitter opposition convinced that the president "deserves" to be punished. But, as your post explains, these actions are particularly warranted to the extent they reign in an overreaching executive.
Censure alone probably won't solve the problem of executive aggrandizement. Only impeachment will do that. The impeachment needn't be that of Bush; though it should be the President, the Attorney General might suffice.
The scandal here is that the only resolution up for discussion is censure when it should be impeachment.
I find Schumer's bill attractive as a means of facilitating judicial review of the underlying merits today. It is judicial review, or the lack thereof, that is the core of the whole mess.
But we must also recognize a looming question of mootness. It seems almost inevitable that Congress somehow will legalize at least some of what is going on de facto, whether in Specter's bill or DeWine's much more dangerous ratification bill. Any legislative strategy that fails to recognize that political reality seems unrealistic.
Even if Congress does choose, as a policy matter, to broaden surveillance authorized by FISA going forward, the most important threat to liberty is in the President's untested assertion of unfettered Article II authority. It is that issue that cries out for settlement in the courts.
The suits that would be aided by Schumer's bill presumably would seek injunctions to halt unlawful surveillance, but they likely would face a serious mootness barrier after Congress enacts whatever it does. Perhaps there is a cure for this problem, but I have not thought of it.
I'm of the "aah! do something, do something!" school, so largely supportive of Feingold.
The Schumer bill has a better chance of passing--still not good at all of course--and much more of a substantive result. But the argument that the Democrats are likely to make for it, I'm guessing, is going to be a bit of a cop-out: we don't know if it's legal or not, it'd be premature to say either and premature to legalize it, so let's ask a court.
That's hard to argue against, but it's also not going to catch the press's or the public's imagination. And given that neither of these bills is at all likely to pass, sending out the distress call to the press and public is crucial. That distress call needn't have taken the form of a censure resolution, of course, but it has, and I really wish the Democrats would line up seriously behind BOTH efforts. That means Feingold should realize that Schumer's bill actually does more than his proposal and get fully on board with it, and Schumer and the rest of the Dems on judiciary should at least fricking bother to show up to the hearings on the Feingold resolution. Not doing so sends the signal that Feingold's fears about separation of powers are trivial and marginal, and if the press & public are convinced of that, DeWine's bill or something almost as bad is going to pass, and Schumer's will fail.
Reading about this and Hamdan this week, and remembering the events surrounding the Graham amendment, it struck me: when it comes to defending individual rights and the rule of law in wartime, the Democratic party has been silent, whereas the AmLaw 100 has come through in a big way. I never would have guessed that one.
If the chief rational for such increased executive power is a state of war, why is the question of under what conditions that state of war is over so seldom asked? Are we expected to believe that a state of war will exist so long as there are terrorists on the earth? If that's the case, then it seems to me that any debate regarding what to do about executive power is not particularily relavent, as the state of war argument can be applied on an indefinetly ongoing basis to prevent any balance of powers from checking executive authority.
I don't think Cheney would "respectfully" disagree.
Great post otherwise.
To add to Mark Field's comment: Impeachment would not be sufficient. If Bush were the leader of any other nation, we'd be demanding a war crimes trial before an international tribunal, and that's what we should demand for him too. (OK, the attorney general might suffice.) Of course it is absurd to expect this, but if we're going to call for symbolic acts like censuring, then let's push the envelope. It will at least make censuring or impeachment seem less radical.
To add to Mark Field's comment: Impeachment would not be sufficient. If Bush were the leader of any other nation, we'd be demanding a war crimes trial before an international tribunal, and that's what we should demand for him too.
"The greatest danger is to be feared from those who mask a secret aversion to any reform under a zeal for such a one as they know will be rejected."
-- James Madison
Marty, whatever your views on the legality of the President's actions, wouldn't you agree that saying he was operating without meaningful congressional oversight is a bit disingenuous?
Two comments: First, I find this very frustrating: if "the legal substance of the Feingold Resolution is unassailable," and there is "very little serious debate" about the merits of the resolution, then 1- how come the "experts" called before the Judiciary committee today were split 2 in favor, and 3 against censure? I know the answer is that the hearing was run by Specter, a Republican, and we are lucky he is responsible enough to have a hearing at all, but it is still frustrating. The way Republicans frame this argument, by creating the appearance of a scholarly disagreement where in truth none exists, reminds me of their tactics in debating both Global Warming and Evolution...
The other comment I have is about Schumer's proposal. While I think it has some merit- I don't think Schumer and Feingold's proposals are mutualy exclusive. Both should be accepted, along w/ whatever other means are necessary to curb this power-grab by the Executive branch. I personally prefer Feingold's approach, because I think Schumer's proposal is a somewhat spineless punt. When the case is this clear that the President broke the law, if Congress is afraid to say so then who knows if the Courts will be as well. With the Executive branch being as power-hunrgy as it currently is, I believe it will take the combined strength of BOTH other branches to preserve the delicate constitutional balance.
A reasonable fear would be established by evidence that the plaintiff either has regular wire communications from the U.S. to Afghanistan, Iraq or Pakistan, in the course of paid employment involving research pertaining to terrorism or terrorist groups, or commercial transactions with a bank or financial institution in those countries.
So if I send Western Union to my grandmother regularly in Afghanistan, I have standing? Where is the injury, exactly?
This continues the above dialogue with Mark Field. I am reading Father Abraham: Lincoln's Relentless Struggle to End Slavery, by Richard Striner. Striner's thesis is that Lincoln, at least from 1854, was unequivocally against slavery, and any remarks he made to the contrary were strategic compromises designed to advance the goal of ending slavery. Striner contrasts Lincoln's pragmatic approach with the morally uncompromising but less potent stand of the abolitionists. Nevertheless. he quotes Reinhold Niebuhr: "Throughout the whole course of history mankind has ... reserved its highest admiration for those heroes who resisted evil at the risk or price of fortune and without too much hope of success. Sometimes their very indifference to the issue of success or failure provided the stamina which made success possible."
Katherine said: the Democratic party has been silent, whereas the AmLaw 100 has come through in a big way.
No disagreement on the party. Who are "the AmLaw 100"?
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Like other states across the country, New York State has an implied consent law. This law means that all drivers on the roadways of New York agree to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine of an officer of the law suspects the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse such a test you drivers license will be suspended in court and revoked for a minimum of 1 year. You will also be fined $500 on your first refusal and $750 for your second
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Information About Mold
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What are molds?
Molds are microscopic organisms that live on plant or animal matter. They aid in the break down of dead material and recycle nutrients in the environment. Present virtually everywhere, they can be found growing on organic material such as soil, foods, and plant matter. In order to reproduce, molds produce spores, which spread through air, water, or by insects. These spores act like seeds and can form new mold growth if the conditions are right.
Why do molds grow?
Mold will grow and multiply under the right conditions, needing only sufficient moisture (e.g., in the form of very high humidity, condensation, or water from a leaking pipe, etc.), and organic material (e.g., ceiling tile, drywall, paper, or natural fiber carpet padding).
Can mold become a problem in my home?
Mold growth may occur in your home if there is sufficient moisture because mold spores are everywhere. Be on the lookout for these common sources of moisture:
- Flooding
- Roof leaks
- Plumbing leaks, drainage problems
- Damp basements and crawl spaces
- Steam from the bathroom or kitchen
- Condensation resulting from poor or improper insulation or ventilation
- Humidifiers
- Wet clothes drying inside the home or a clothes dryer venting indoors
- Poor or improper ventilation of combustion appliances
Indications of a moisture problem may include discoloration of the ceiling or walls, warping of the floor, or condensation on the walls or windows. The key to preventing mold growth is to control all moisture problems.
Should I be concerned about mold in my home?
Mold can be a concern in the home and should not be allowed to grow. Extensive mold contamination may cause health problems as well as damage to the home.
Can mold make my family sick?
Exposure to mold can cause health effects in some people. The most common effects are allergic responses from breathing mold spores. These allergic responses include hay fever or asthma and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat or lungs. We usually cannot say how much mold is too much as our reactions to allergens can vary greatly depending on individual sensitivity. Allergic responses can come from exposure to dead as well as to living mold spores. Therefore, killing mold with bleach and or other disinfectants may not prevent allergic responses.
Less common effects of mold exposure include infections and toxic effects. Serious infections from living molds are relatively rare and occur mainly in people with severely suppressed immune systems. Many types of molds may produce toxins but only under certain growth conditions. Toxic effects have been reported from eating moldy grain, but evidence is weak that breathing mold spores in buildings causes toxic effects.
What are common symptoms of mold exposure?
Allergy and irritation are the most common symptoms of mold exposure. Although symptoms will vary, the most common symptoms seen in people exposed to mold indoors include:
- Nasal and sinus congestion
- Eye irritation, such as itchy, red, watery eyes
- Respiratory problems, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing
- Cough
- Throat irritation
- Skin irritation, such as a rash
- Headache
Who is most at risk for health problems from mold exposure?
Exposure to high amounts of mold is not healthy for anyone, so obvious mold growth in the home should be cleaned up. However, some individuals may be more susceptible to health problems from mold exposure. These include:
- Individuals with current respiratory sensitivities (e.g., allergies, asthma, or emphysema)
- Individuals with a compromised immune system (e.g., HIV/AIDS infection, organ transplant patients, or chemotherapy patients)
Are some molds more harmful than others?
Any extensive indoor mold growth should be treated as a potential health concern and removed as soon as practical no matter what species of mold is present. Identify and correct the source of moisture so that mold will not grow back.
How do I know if I have a mold problem?
A mold problem can usually be seen or smelled. Mold growth may often appear as slightly furry, discolored, or slimy patches that increase in size as they grow. Molds also produce a musty odor that may be the first indication of a problem. The best way to find mold is to examine areas for visible signs of mold growth, water staining, or follow your nose to the source of the odor. If you can see or smell mold, you can assume you have a mold problem. Other clues include excess moisture and water damage. It may be necessary to look behind and underneath surfaces, such as carpets, wallpaper, cabinets, and walls. There are some areas of the home that are always susceptible to mold growth and should be part of routine cleaning to keep them under control. They are seldom the cause of significant health effects. These are:
- The seal on the refrigerator door
- Shower curtains
- Window moldings
- Shower stalls and bathroom tiles
- Surfaces on and around air conditioners
Should I have my home tested for mold?
Sampling can be expensive. The results are also difficult to interpret partially because we have very limited information about what level of mold exposure is associated with health effects. In some cases, knowing the type of mold that is present can be helpful, but for most cases, sampling is unnecessary. Overall, the best practice regardless of the type or amount of mold is to promptly clean up any mold growth in your home and to correct the water problem that caused it.
Cleaning Up Mold: How to get rid of it
- The first step to mold cleanup is to control the moisture problem. The source of the water must be identified and corrected.
- Porous materials with extensive mold growth should be discarded (e.g., drywall, carpeting, paper, and ceiling tiles).
- All wet materials must be thoroughly dried. If that is not possible, they should be discarded.
- Mold growing on hard surfaces (e.g. wood and concrete) can be cleaned. Small areas can be scrubbed with a cleaning rag wetted with diluted detergent. Rubber gloves and a dust mask are recommended for jobs other than routine cleaning. For a large mold problem or if you are highly sensitive to mold, an experienced professional should do the work.
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- Continue to monitor the area for new mold growth and signs of moisture. This may indicate the need for further repairs or material removal.
Additional clean up guidance available at:
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- New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Disease: Epidemiology Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments
- Center for Disease Control - National Center for Environmental Health: Mold Website
- California Department of Health Services: Mold in My Home--What do I do?
- New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Disease Epidemiology: Facts about Mold
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What did the war on Iraq by USA achieve ??
War on Iraq by USA stating Iraq had nuclear / biological arsenal has killed / injured / shattered thousands of life's (including thousands of US Soldiers). Finally USA did not find any arsenal.
Do majority world leaders really want peace?? Or Do They want to protect their own business interests??
Are majority world leaders using common citizens to promote their own selfish interests??
If a democratically elected country (USA) can destroy thousands of human life's by waging a war for false reasons what can other countries do??
Apr 2 2013: I haven't read all the posts
so I am assuming no one is willing to simply answer your questions.
So, I will.
"Do majority world leaders really want peace?"
No, they don't. Out of practically the entire world's population, most people want peace. So who doesn't? Leaders. Why? Because they profit from wars, both financially and power-wise. In order to get agreement for war, people have to be fooled.
"Or Do They want to protect their own business interests??
Yes, they do. They are heavily invested in war, keeping humans from attaining, maintaining and living in peace while their interests are not only in resources but also in drugs, arms and most everything that brings in billions of dollars in profits. Are these profits going in your pocket? In my pocket? In the average citizen's pockets? Of course not! Yet people somehow continue to look up to these pathological liars, these psychopaths, sociological crazies, these monsters trained by Nazis, these mass murders of men, women and especially children, and believe them, believe in them, believe what they say and what they promise? Why yes. That is what crazy people do. They believe the most insane things.
"Are majority world leaders using common citizens to promote their own selfish interests??"
Yes, of course they are.
I've read the oaths of policemen, FBI agents, military soldiers and agents of the government and CIA along with those of judges and politicians. No where, in any of those oaths do they proclaim their allegiance to protecting their fucking
bosses! Yet that is what they do.
And they are used to kill other humans simply because some moron like d. rumsfeld, tells them it's okay.
So, the people being used are Manchurian Citizens of Evil and they follow the orders of Manchurian Candidates of Evil.
"If a democratically elected country (USA) can destroy thousands of human life's by waging a war for false reasons what can other countries do??"
The "what other" of your last question, hasn't yet begun.
Mike Colera
Apr 7 2013: Good question... not a good debate, but I am happy Mr.Chance gave it a shot.
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"What did the war on Iraq by USA achieve??"
It did end a very suppressive dictatorship. There are probably a number of people who are satisfied with that outcome.
Your questions imply motives for the execution of the war. How do we identify motive. Who can read minds.
We can only judge by actions.
Was the USA duped into believing there were WMD arsenal? That's the current statement.
Do world leaders want peace? They say so.
Are they protecting their business interest? Motive again.
Leaders promoting their own interests? Dictators have it easier, freely elected have a much more difficult time, I would think.
Any country waging a war for any reason will take thousands of lives.Apr 1 2013: Democracy Puts a HUGE responsibility on citizens of the country to select leaders who have have the foresight. Unfortunately Citizens are ill equipped to take the decision as Information flowing to them is managed by media managers of Rich people. Elections are managed / rigged by huge amounts of money which a normal citizen cannot even imagine exists.
This manipulations & influenced of citizens happen in all countries from Developed to Developing.
What is the solution ??????Mar 31 2013: Democracy is thought (by the most vocal of global voices) to be the best form of government and the most ideal for civilised society.
Now, if this is true, and the best and most civilised of human society have brought about the scale of destruction in Iraq; then the evils of the good to worst of these forms of government would be better imagined than experienced.
I pray for a peaceful world. And I hope that I'm not alone in this.
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Apr 1 2013: It was a US-led coalition, made up of democratic nations.Apr 1 2013: It was a US-led coalition, made up of democratic nations.Apr 1 2013: I don't think that Democracy has ever claimed to be a peaceful form of government. Democratic nations are still nations, and all nations have their own interests and are willing to be violent to protect their interests.
Now as for the evils of "worse" governments, in all honesty it depends on the people in charge. Take, for example, Dictatorship you could end up with Hitler or you could end up with Cincinnatus, all Democracy allows is a choice between them. A Democracy could still choose Hitler and that government could commit horrific acts.
P.S. I'm not saying that Bush was Hitler; Hitler was just used as an example.Apr 1 2013: There would be rich corporations / people who would be exploiting majority - be it democracy or otherwise. Guess our society is naturally made up to work in this manner.
Hope exploiters stop short of promoting violence / killing.Apr 5 2013: I think the US is more a Plutocracy than a Democracy.
Apr 5 2013: What is a plutocracy? Pray tell.
Apr 7 2013: A plutocracy is a system of rule by people of wealth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlutocracyApr 7 2013: Thanks so much for the insight inot plutocracy. I can deduce that it is a form of oligarchy.Apr 22 2013: Hello,
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ThanksApr 8 2013: The war waged by the USA in Iraq and elsewhere in the middle east has done nothing except to deepen the country into more debt. That might well be what it was all about at first, to break down the USD.
The other countries will do what they have to do, see the USD as a non-valuable currency and sell their products to someone with a valuable currency.Apr 7 2013: Yes, however an oligarcy does not necessarily mean rule by the rich, it may simply be the priviliged. A plutocracy is also usually disguised as a democracy as the masses would not stand for it if they knew. A Plutocracy is characterize for ignoring their social responsibilities to the poor, using their power to serve their own purposes and thereby increasing poverty and nurturing class conflict, and corrupting their societies with greed and hedonism. Sound familiar?Apr 3 2013: Perhaps you should direct your questions to the Kurds, the Iranians, the Saudis, the Israelis, the Kuwaitis...Apr 2 2013: You have five interrogative statements in your post. You should not ask five questions in a debate. Which question do you want to debate?Apr 2 2013: You are assuming that there are rational reasons for actions. Even when the reason is emotional - someone will provide what seems a reasoned explanation. The Roman Empire had five Emperors in a row called the Five Good Emperors. The last one was Marcus Aurelius. He had a son named Commodius or Commodus or something like that. That son was not a good emperor. George Bush was considered a good President but raised taxes because it was the right thing to do. He did not win a second term. He had a son called W. W was elected twice. W was not considered as bright but he was elected twice. Iraq has never been an example to suggest that W was smart like his Dad. A bad war can destroy a country. While I might say that the Iraq War has not been a good thing for anyone except Iran, but with all the death and suffering I would assume they wish W had been smarter too. No one likes pain and misery so I assume Iran believes that it is a sad and stupid thing too.Apr 1 2013: i recommend the documentary "no end in sight"Apr 1 2013: "Peace" and "democracy" are used to sugar coat exploitation and control. Saddam wasn't obedient, so George W.'s administration removed him and made an example. That's one less disobedient dictator and a show for Iran. An Iran-American war has been long in the making, and the events today are absolutely rooted in the past.
In 1941 Allied forces overthrew the Shah of Iran to secure the Trans-Iranian Railway and the oil fields. The Shah was Axis friendly and the railroad was needed to share supplies between the US and USSR. He went into exile and was replaced by his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who unlike his father chose to cater to the West. Britain and the USSR occupied Iran during the war, and afterwards it was given democratic independence. Iran was one of our early forced democracies, which we interesting enough overthrew a second time to implement a dictatorship.
In 1951, Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister (with near-unanimous support from their Parliament) nationalized their oil fields. At that time Iran's oil was controlled by BP (then the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company). Eisenhower and Churchill led a coup d'état, overthrew the democratic government and replaced the Prime Minister with a Nazi (Fazlollah Zahedi). We reinstated our US-backed Shah and Iran was a loyal dictatorship until 1979.
The overthrow of Iran's government in 1979 is the event most people are familiar with. Our Shah was disposed and an anti-US republic took power. This set the stage for our work with Saddam - his party (the Ba'athists) opposed the new regime in Iran and the Iraq Communist Party. We supported him during the Iran-Iraq War, then the Bush administration chose to dispose of him. They failed and waited for Clinton to leave office, then had another go.
The Middle East, since the fall of the Ottoman Empire, has been repeatedly shaped by Western powers and ruled by dictators that secured their power by succumbing to Western interests. The propaganda will say what it needs.
Apr 1 2013: Thnks for taking time to give a detailed insight it is very enlightenedMar 31 2013: The war achieved its primary goal:
Many billions of dollars were taken from taxpayers and delivered to USA corporations.
I strongly suspect that a secondary goal was to establish a USA military base in Iraq, and I suspect that goal will not endure for more than another year or two.
"Are majority world leaders using common citizens to promote their own selfish interests??" Yes, of course. Most world leaders are just as selfish as most people.
Apr 1 2013: Very truly said.
It is difficult to agree with - "Most world leaders are just as selfish as most people." I am not sure most people are so selfish as our leaders; Leaders must be at least 10 times more selfish than his supporters.


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In this ESG Video Blog, I discuss the current and future state of the Hadoop market.
I watched Geoffrey Moore at something a few months ago, stole this concept from him, and made it way more intelligent as applied to our happy little lives in the world of IT. I fully credit him for the concept, and fully credit me for making it relevant. In the world of IT, specifically the world of IT operations and infrastructure, our entire industry is predicated upon you or some vendor finding a way to save you money. It could be direct cap-ex savings, op-ex savings, "time" savings, etc. – but it always comes down to saving that IT guy money. And saving money is good.
I've been thinking about the internet of things (IoT) for a while, but am only now finally starting to grasp the magnitude of what is going to happen - in short, everything (literally) is going to change. Everything.
A few months ago, the US government did a completely insane, and massively far reaching thing - it forced Microsoft to hand over e-mails and personal information of customers of US companies on a server that is in IRELAND.
It's essentially like telling the FBI that they have a right to barge into someone's house in Cork because some U.S. cousin might have sent them something illegal. As far as I know, that's not ok.
Here's the bottom line: HDS is in a primo spot to take advantage of the internet of things. Perhaps no one I can think of outside of GE is in as good a position.
Google, with its marketing genius, just did the greatest talent recruitment exercise I've ever seen.
Today the Boston Globe published an article suggesting that the great (sarcasm) state of Massachusetts should repeal a longstanding law allowing Non-Compete agreements to be enforced (though oddly, ONLY for Tech Companies - so it's totally fine for everyone else).
It specifically called out EMC as a long-standing enforcer of these agreements.
Thus, my two cents.
In this video blog, I discuss considerations and requirements for the Data Center of Tomorrow, and how we make the leap from the Data Center of Today (well, really, Yesterday) to the Data Center of Tomorrow.
First, I can't believe that after changing the name of ESG from Enterprise Storage Group to Enterprise Strategy Group almost 13 years ago, I still got called the former in this Forbes Article.
The author quotes me somewhat incorrectly a few times, but the overall point was correct. I didn't say EMC follows the "5 step program" outlined specifically, I said all incumbent players tend to do this.
What if networks (or RAID controllers) were horizontal versus edge/core vertical? What if we didn't even have switches? What if the server did its own switching and used a big mesh fabric to create a transient direct connected tunnel from point A to whatever point B is – another node, storage, whatever. You wouldn't need buffering or queueing, etc. You would just open the pipe and rock and roll.
For your consideration - how I think about "software defined."
A server is a box with CPU cores, memory, flash, and storage. A storage array is a box with CPU cores, memory, flash, and storage. A network switch is a box with CPU cores, memory, flash, and storage. Thus, really, what's the difference between a white box server and storage array or a switch? Ports? Capacity? Big deal. The difference is the software function that is defined to execute on the various personalities involved. It's not the hardware anymore.
It's been a while since I've seen a new way to fail in business, hence the dearth of additions to this series. But now we have a new one - the fantasy business model.
In short, technology is nice - but assuming that you have a "better way" to do something that can already be done some "less better" way by spending money with some incumbent vendor - your road to success will be brutal and statistically rare. I'm glad you have a better mousetrap, but history is littered with the carnage (or lack thereof in this metaphor) of better mousetraps.
But, if you have a better mousetrap - or (gasp!) sometimes a technically INFERIOR mousetrap - combined with a disruptive business model you have a far better chance of upsetting the status quo - or, better yet, the money flowing from the customer to the incumbent.
It's business model changes that upset the traditional way of doing things.
In this case I don't believe Cisco can ultimately keep SDN from happening universally, but it sure as heck is going to slow down that train for a while. Eventually, if it does see the light of day as I suspect it will, Cisco's core networking boondoggle will come under heavy fire - and it will be forced to adapt its business model in that sector, or abandon it - eventually.
Check out this video blog entry to see why, rather than "software-defined everything," we need to think about data-defined infrastructure, a model in which IT designs everything from the data outwards, in order to make sure that we store, protect, and deliver it in a way that supports the business to make money or save money.
Software-defined everything. SFE. The latest craze in marketing mayhem.
There, of course, is some legitimacy to the phrase - but doesn't software already "define" everything in our IT world? Doesn't software provide the execution sets that tell our "stuff" what we want it to do? Therefore, isn't everything really already software-defined in many ways?
Long time friend and ESG'er Mike Beaudet has taken on this year's ESG Charity sponsorship efforts and is leading the charge to raise awareness and funding for a local chapter of Best Buddies (Along with Tom Brady, mind you.).
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We all know how wonderful bikes are for the environment, but if you've been reluctant to make the switch because of the hassle that storing a bike presents, we've got exciting news for you! …If you're in Boston, that is. Lucky Bostonians will soon have no excuse when it comes to choosing biking over cars. The city has announced plans to implement a brand new urban bike sharing system as early as next summer which, when complete, will be the largest in America.
The new system will be very similar to infrastructure already in place in cities like Montreal and Paris. Riders can pick up bikes at one of the 290 stations with a swipe of a credit card, ride it wherever they need to go, and dock it at the station closest to their destination – no heavy locks and chains necessary. In Montreal, people can pay abut $78 per year or $5 per day to participate, which is quite a bit more economical than owning a car. A Canadian company, the Public Bike System Company which operates a program called Bixi, was selected to bring a network of bike-sharing stations to Boston, with the option to eventually expand into neighboring Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline.
In addition to being better for the environment, bike sharing programs reduce our dependence on gas and keep us looking good (all that peddling works wonders for the calves). Plus you don't have to worry about having to leave your car somewhere in order to enjoy a Sam Adams or two. Just bike to your favorite pub and walk or hitch a ride back home. We congratulate Boston for taking this huge step and are hoping that bike sharing fever soon spreads to a city near us.
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August 21, 2009 at 12:21 pm
DC's SmartBike is a godsend. i use it all the time and while there are only 10 stops downtown right now, there are plans to expand it to 50 around the city. As far as I know, DC was the first in North America to get bike sharing, glad to see Boston and other cities in Canada are stepping up!
August 18, 2009 at 9:08 am
we already have this program in Montréal and it is working very well!
August 18, 2009 at 2:57 am
This Bike sharing program is a Great gorgeous program that i never heard anywhere.Wonderful Concept.Thank you.
August 17, 2009 at 10:47 am
We have had this in Oslo for years now, welcome after America! ^^


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"This is a creamy, tender and very tasty chicken dish. Cooking it in the slow cooker makes it so easy!"
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1 (10.75 ounce) can
condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon
dried minced onion
1 teaspoon
dried parsley
1/4 cup
white wine
1/4 teaspoon
garlic powder
1 tablespoon
1 (4 ounce) can
mushroom pieces, drained
salt and pepper to taste
boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
My family loves this recipe. I did take the advise of other cooks who recommended increasing the milk to 1/4 cup and adding a teaspoon of some sort of seasoning (I've used Bruci's on one occasion and Italian Seasoning on another) to give the gravy some oomph. I haven't had a problem with the chicken getting dry, but I make sure that the meat stays covered by the gravy by giving it a stir every once in a while throughout the day. It's possible that by putting the chicken into the pot while the meat was still frozen had something to do with the retention of moisture, too. The recipe can be made in half the time by increasing the temperature to "high" and cooking for 3-4 hours.
This was very bland. Needs more onion, garlic, etc. Also, you may want to thicken the gravy as it was very runny. After reading some reviews, I made this a second time using dried onion soup mix and it was extremely salty. So I made it a third time and added 4 cloves of fresh minced garlic, 1/2 cup white wine, 1 T. worcestershire sauce, double the mushrooms, and before serving, I removed the chicken and stirred in 1 cup of sour cream to the sauce and served it over rice. Even with these adjustments, my husband and I agreed it still wasn't a keeper. Three strikes and this recipe is OUT!!!
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Loved this recipe and made a few changes to make it my own. I used White Zinfandel instead of just white wine & Used Two Cans of Progresso Cream of mushroom soup. The next thing I noticed is that it had a ton of sauce so I added 1 cup of Brown Rice and 1/2 cup of Shelled Edamame. After tasting it I felt it still needed a little something so I added 1/4 cup of Shredded Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheese blend. YUMMY!!! This is gonna be a winner for us! THANKS!
My whole family loved this. I doubled the sauce recipe and it cooked til the chicken was so tender that I just shredded it and mixed it real good. I served it over angel hair pasta. I also browned and seasoned the breasts first in garlic oil. I will definitely make this again. Tracy Sue
I changed this a bit, doing something some slow cooker people might not like: adding an extra pan. I browned my chicken first (5 pieces) in a big SS skillet. Season with your favorite spice blend (I used a mix of Lawry's & Mrs. Dash). Brown on med/med high heat, and then transfer to SC. I then added about 2TBS butter, and a cup of chopped fresh onion (omit dried). Drop heat a bit and sautee that about a min or two and add a carton of fresh chopped mushrooms (omit canned) and sautee some more. Increase wine to about 1/2 cup and add to deglaze pan. Get wine roiling pretty good, scrape bottom, and add spices (parsley, salt, garlic, pepper, etc). I then added 2 cans of 'cream of' soup (I had mushroom and chicken in the pantry). Stir that and let simmer for a few min. Drop heat to low, increase milk to 1/3 cup, and add to mix. Stir to incorporate, and then pour over chicken in slow cooker, moving things around to get good coverage. Cook on low or high as directed, though I think 4-5 hours on low should be enough since you've already browned the chicken... caveat emptor: be aware of how your slow cooker works. I liked this served over rice with a side of English peas. Some things I might try next time are adding a few TBS of capers, and/or switching to pearl onions added with mushrooms after deglazing pan. If you don't mind the extra pan and just a little extra prep time, I think this really works.
this is a great basic recipe! very yummy, but i made lots of modifications because we had a snowstorm & i couldnt get to the grocery. i used value pack chick thighs, about 9, bone in, skin removed. 1 can each cream of chick, cream of mush. 1 pk fresh mushrooms, half cup white zin, & one quarter cup chick broth. thats it. i didnt brown the chicken but i seasoned it with lots of pepper, seasoned salt, onion powder & paprika. i wouldve added diced onion if i had any. served over egg noodles, it was creamy & super yummy! will def make again. (I wrote this review a while back, but i have made this dish over and over since then. take time 2 brown the chicken, its worth the effort. fresh diced onion is key. but the best tip i discovered is 2 add half a pack of powdered ranch dressing mix into the liquid ingredients.) screw u culinary hags & grads. Shut up & eat it!
We loved it. It was so easy to make and to tweak. We had company coming so to make a little more I added a can of cream of chicken to increase the sauce, subbed about 1/4 cup sliced green onions for the dried minced onion (because that's what I had), ommitted the milk (because we were out - and didn't want to open a can of evaporated for only 1 T.), and used 1.3 lbs. thawed chicken breast tenders, and 3 partially thawed chicken breasts. We served it over Jasmati rice and it was delicious!! It served 4 adults, 5 children (ages 2-6), and I had the leftovers for lunch today. Mmm, so good. I'll definitely be putting this in the recipe box.
Read numerous reviews, and this dish turned-out as I'd anticipated--including 'watery' sauce (due to accumilated condensation from slowcooker lid?). It's not 'exciting/awesome' in flavour, but is a very nice chicken recipe with the chicken actually tasting like chicken(!), and not ingredients used to make the sauce. I doubled recipe to 8 breasts which I cut into 1-2" wide strips due to limited amount of cooktime I had before dinnertime. Added two sliced garlic cloves, a cup of chopped onions, and cooked on high for 3 hours. Very tender meat, very watery sauce, very tasty chicken. Next time I'll add sliced carrots for additional texture & color without altering the overall taste of dish by much; if at all.
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"Best brownies I've ever had!"
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1/2 teaspoon
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all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon
baking soda
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I will NEVER use brownie mix again since this recipe is super easy and even more tasty! Semisweet chips definitely give a depth of flavor you just can't get from cocoa powder. Be sure to use quality chocolate chips to ensure the best chocolate flavor. Also, you might want to temper the eggs before adding them to the warm chocolate mixture or allow the chocolate mixture to cool a bit so you don't end up with scrambled eggs in the batter. I used a 16 ounce bag of chocolate chips, melting the 1 1/2 cups as the recipe calls for and adding the extra 1/2 cup to the cooled batter so I could have chocolate chunks in the brownies. (If you do add the extra chocolate chips, toss them in a teaspoon of flour to coat them so they won't sink to the bottom of the pan.) Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'll be making these brownies again and again!
This was much too sweet! I did double the recipe and baked it in a 9x13 in glass pan! HW I would suggest not putting any salt in it! I only put 2 1/2 cups choc even tho I doubled the recipe! I also only put a little less than 1 cup of sugar... even then it was too sweet! the texture came out perfect! This was okay... but I would not rate it as the "best brownies I've ever had"!! maybe you'll have better luck than me! *_*
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I'm very impressed. In fact, I have to go change my review of another brownie recipe because this one is absolutely the best (and I can't say that about the other recipe anymore). Tastes just like the brownies out of a box. I followed the recipe exactly, baked for 25 minutes, and they are perfect. I have to hurry and freeze them so I don't eat them all in one sitting. Next time, I will omit the salt, but that is the only modification I will make. Except doubling or tripling this recipe! Worth the hype. This will now be my brownie recipe of choice. Excellent! *update: these are just as delicious after being frozen! I defrosted at room temperature in a sandwich bag. Still delicious! *update 2: I have also made these as mini cupcakes. In the oven for 7 minutes makes them just cooked enough. Yum, yum, yum! Huge hit at a recent party!
MMMMM...Delicious!!! These brownies are rich, chocolatey, and absolutely fabulous! I mean to try to describe these brownies using just one word may be virtually impossible, just as impossible as it is to eat just one of these. If you LOVE chocolate, then this is the brownie for you! Definitely have a tall glasss of ice cold milk on hand, 'cause you're gonna need it! I substituted 2 Tbsp. of coffee liqueur for the water and since a bag of Hershey's chocolate chips is 2 cups I took the other 1/2 cup and tossed those into the batter before baking - I mean you can never have too much chocolate. I baked them for 30 minutes in an 8x8 glass pan sprayed with Pam for baking. I highly recommend rinsing/wiping down your knife between each slice when cutting your brownies so you get nice slices. I topped them off with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and next time I might add in some chopped walnuts. These are a must try for all the brownie lover's out there!
I doubled the recipe and used a glass 9" x 13" pan and they came out great!
WOW!!! Are you kidding me? These are definitely the best brownies I've ever had. I was really craving brownies, but was out of cocoa powder, so I wanted a recipe that didn't require it. These brownies definitely hit the spot...I ate so much, I went to work out afterwards! The use of chocolate chips in this recipe make the chocolate taste more "chocolatey" if you will. It is very rich and better than any store bought I know of...I feel less guilty about eating these than the boxed mixes that have additives, preservatives, and hydrogenated oils. These brownies are killer. One thing though...I baked mine for more than the recommended time. I was concerned about doing this because the recipe stresses not to overbake the brownies, but I guess it varies by oven. I used the toothpick test and it did not come out clean, so I baked for about another 12 to 15 minutes. The edges were just crispy and the middle was just done, almost fudgy..... Also, I didn't have an 8x8 pan, but I wanted brownies so bad that I used a round dish (not even a pan, a dish!). But it didn't matter. YYYUUUUMMM!!! Try these...you won't be disappointed. Thanks for sharing this one. It's a keeper.
WOW. These are great - fudgey, chocolately - everything I want in a brownie. This will be my new brownie recipe and it's so easy too! By the way 1 1/2 c of chocolate chips is equal to a 9 oz bag.
I've never made brownies with melted chocolate chips before so I was very curious, however, with so many reviewers pleased with this recipe I felt confident I wouldn't be disappointed - and I wasn't. I used Ghiradelli chocolate chips and reduced the salt to 1/4 tsp. As the submitter warns, don't overbake and you'll be rewarded with rich, fudgy brownies. Great as is, but I topped mine with Brownie Frosting, recipe also from this site.
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Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 141
Calories from Fat: 62
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text: Front Back Front With included accessories View larger Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS 12.1-megapixel digital camera with 10X optical zoom and Wi-Fi® (Silver) Item #: 280E330S 4 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $179.99 Shop all Point-and-shoot Cameras Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by David Brown More than meets the eye Looking for a pocket-sized camera with a little more power than a basic point-and-shoot? Check out the Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS, which packs a lot of impressive features into its super-compact body. The CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 processor combine to capture detailed, low-noise shots with speed and precision, even in low-light settings. The 24mm-equivalent wide-angle lens zooms to an impressive 10X, giving you the versatility to shoot large group shots or detailed close-ups. HD video is recorded in full 1080p resolution, so it will look great on your HDTV via the mini HDMI output (cable not included). And optical image stabilization keeps everything looking crisp and clear. These aren't the kind of specs you typically find on such a budget-friendly compact camera. And we haven't even mentioned Wi-Fi yet. Easy, instant sharing with built-in Wi-Fi It's easier than ever to share the high-quality photos and videos this camera delivers with friends and family. The PowerShot ELPH 330 has built-in Wi-Fi, so you can quickly get your latest shots out there for others to enjoy. Canon's free CameraWindow app for Apple® and Android™ lets you sync photos with your smartphone instantly via any Wi-Fi network. Or you can post photos directly to Canon's Image Gateway for sharing with Facebook and Twitter, no computer or smartphone required. With the PowerShot ELPH 330's host of on-board editing options, such as portrait retouching and filter effects, you'll be anxious to show off your creativity. Highlights:Specifications:12.1-megapixel effective recording10X optical zoom (4X digital zoom, 40X combined zoom)records photos and video onto optional SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards3" LCD screen (461,000 dots)35mm equivalent lens focal length: 24-240mmSpecial Features:built-in Wi-Fi for sending photos wirelessly to networked PCs, printers or other Wi-Fi-enabled PowerShot camerasshare photos wirelessly via email, Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites with Canon's free CameraWindow app for Apple and AndroidDIGIC 5 image processor for enhanced detail, low noise, and high-speed auto focushigh-definition movie mode (up to 1080p resolution)digital image stabilization counteracts shaky hands for blur-free photos and videovariable ISO (film speed equivalent) settings including a high sensitivity mode (ISO 6400) for low-light and flash-free shootingHybrid Auto mode records short videos prior to snapping still photos and combines them into a single video clipSmart AUTO mode adjusts camera settings based on 58 preset shooting situationsECO mode allows power-saving for getting more shots from your charged batterybuilt-in flashConnections and Dimensions:mini HDMI output (cable not included)high-speed USB interface3-7/8"W x 2-1/4"H x 7/8"Dweight: 5.08 oz. (with battery and memory card)warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:rechargeable lithium ion batterybattery chargerUSB cablesoftware CD-ROM Today's point-and-shoot cameras make great pictures easier than ever From baby's first steps, to that dream vacation in the islands, these cameras make it easy to capture life's greatest hits. Today's cameras have helpful automatic features, like face detection and scene recognition that make shooting more foolproof than ever. And they all have plenty of megapixels for detailed photos that stay sharp, even when you enlarge and print them. Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Reviews Average Customer Review: 4 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. 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After going through the manual on CD however, I got the feel for how it worked and found that it takes very good pictures in Auto mode or the P (program) mode which allows your own choices in settings. I especially like the 10x optical zoom and the wider angle capability. The flash doesn't do the greatest job when using the zoom in low light conditions but I suspect that is the case with most cameras. Have been doing a lot of experimenting with zooming, videos, menu items etc. and the battery seems to last a reasonably long time. It also has fast recharge time. Not much more than an hour. There is also a movie digest feature which is chosen by sliding a switch in the back to the green icon. It then shoots in auto mode in addition to taking a quick video clip of the picture you are taking. If you want just Auto mode without the movie digest you have to go into the menu and choose Auto. That was confusing to me at first. Pros: Nice style and display screen, small and lightweight, nice quality pictures, fast startup, battery life quite long and fast recharge time, good video and good macro shots. The video mode is chosen by the push of a red button on the back of the camera at anytime without having to turn a thumbwheel to choose that mode or go into the menu. Haven't tried the WiFi setup yet so no opinion on that. In general I am very pleased with this camera except for the one CON listed below. Cons: A lot of settings , even choosing between auto or P(program mode), are done by going into the menu with the push of a button on the back and then scrolling the menu to choose what you want. A bit cumbersome and the buttons are flush to the camera surface and on the small side so someone with large fingers may have trouble with this. My older Sony had a thumbwheel on back to choose shooting modes etc. which was a bit more handy. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Written By Marcy P, Ashburn, VA on Tuesday, June 04, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love this camera. Easy to use. Pros: Intuitive, easy to carry around, great pics with little effort. What a point and shoot should be. Cons: Only issue I had was with the flash not going off in situations I thought it should have. Flash went off I would say about 95% of the time as it should. Could also be user error but not sure at this point. 2 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great little camera Written By Josh G, Charlottesville, VA on Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Great little camera. Pros: - Takes great pictures. - Lots of cool features as well as full manual functions. - Big bright screen. - Very easy to use as a simple point and shoot. - Wi-fi feature is awesome. Cons: - Only 12 MP while some cameras are 16-18 MP these days. - Wi-fi is tedious to set up, but once it's working, it's quite easy to use. - Would be nice if it were touch screen, but the lack of it made the price much more reasonable. 3 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Canon Elph 330 HS Written By Canonophile, NYC on Thursday, March 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought this to replace an earlier model Canon point and shoot that was stolen. I love this one too -- for the excellent photo quality and the very small size, which means that when I come upon a scene worth photographing, the camera is in my pocket or pocket book instead of at home. (My SLR is going on Craigslist.) The WiFi capability is not intuitive -- will have to take a minute to look into that. Pros: excellent photo quality small and light weight 14 out of 14 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Digital camera (silver) NB-4L Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (3.7V / 2.9 Wh / 760 mAh) CB-2LV Battery charger (4.2V / 0.65A) 50" IFC-400PCU USB cable (with Type A USB on one end and Mini-B 2.0 USB on other end) Digital Camera Solution Disc Ver. 136.0 CD-ROM software Getting Started guide (Eng/Span) Canon Customer Support sheet Canon printer brochure Online Registration sheet Camera User Guide error sheet Features and Specs General LCD Screen Size 3" Adjustable-angle LCD No Wi-Fi Built-in Touchscreen No Waterproof No GPS-enabled Smartphone Lens 35mm Equivalent 24-240mm Optical Zoom 10x Digital Zoom 4x Filter Diameter N/A Manual Focusing No Manual Exposure No Built-in Flash Yes HDMI Output Mini Memory Internal Memory None Memory Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Image Effective Megapixel Count 12 Total Megapixels 12.8 Image Stabilization Digital Highest Resolution 4000 x 3000 HD Video Recording 1920 x 1080/24p Dimensions Width (inches) 3-7/8 Height (inches) 2-5/16 Depth (inches) 0-15/16 Weight With Battery (ounces) 5.08 Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research Features Playback, Editing and Print Functions Battery Information Inputs and Outputs Notes Supplied Software Recording Features 3" LCD Monitor: The Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS has a 3.0" TFT LCD monitor, featuring 461,000 dots with approximately 100% picture coverage and a 5-level brightness adjustment. The Night Display feature automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject, making it easier to frame the subject in dark conditions. Built-in Wi-Fi: The camera has built-in Wi-Fi technology, allowing you to wirelessly connect and send images to other Wi-Fi capable devices such as computers, tablets, or smartphones using the downloadable Canon CameraWindow app (iOS version 5.1/6.0/6.1 or later, or Android version 2.3/4.0/4.1 or later). You can also share images and video through the Canon Image Gateway, on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. You can also print your photos on Wi-Fi compatible printers on wireless networks. It is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN specifications. GPS (via Wi-Fi): When the camera is connected to a smartphone using the CameraWindow app, GPS data, such as latitude, longitude, and elevation, can be added to images on the camera. The Coordinated Universal Time code (UTC) information can also be added to the image file to indicate the shooting date and time. Image Sensor/Processor: The camera is equipped with a 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor with 12.8-million total pixels, and 12.1-million effective pixels. Optics: The ELPH 330 HS has a 10x optical zoom lens with a 4.3-43.0mm focal length (35mm equivalent is 24-240mm). Zoom: In addition to the 10x optical zoom, the camera features a 4x digital zoom. When used in combination, the total zoom is approximately 40x. The focal length when using the optical zoom and digital zoom together is approximately 24-960mm. Digital Teleconverter: The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x through the use of the Digital Teleconverter. The equivalent focal lengths of the lens (35mm equivalent) are 36-360mm when using the 1.5x digital teleconverter, and 48.0-480.0mm with the 2.0x teleconverter. The digital zoom and digital teleconverter cannot be used simultaneously. Recording Media: The camera records still images or moving images with stereo audio on SD Memory Cards (2GB or less), SDHC Memory Cards (4GB to 32GB), and SDXC Memory Cards (32GB and higher). The camera does not have internal memory, nor does it include an SD card, so you will be required to obtain a memory card before recording. Still Image Resolution/Compression: The ELPH 330 HS can record still images in JPEG format in 4 different sizes (Large, Medium 1, Medium 2, and Small) and 4 aspect ratios (4:3, 16:9, 3:2, and 1:1). For each resolution, you can set the compression to SuperFine or Fine. You can choose from the following resolutions: 4:3 16:9 3:2 1:1 Large 4000 x 3000 4000 x 2248 4000 x 2664 2992 x 2992 Medium 1 2816 x 2112 2816 x 1584 2816 x 1880 2112 x 2112 Medium 2 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1600 x 1064 1200 x 1200 Small 640 x 480 640 x 360 640 x 424 480 x 480 Movies: Movies can be recorded in MOV format (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM monaural) in High Definition at 1920 x 1080 (24 fps) or 1280 x 720 (30 fps). You can also shoot in Standard Definition at 640 x 480 pixels (30 fps). Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes in 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720, or 1 hour in 640 x 480. Intelligent Image Stabilization: The ELPH 330 HS is equipped with Intelligent image stabilization (Intelligent IS). To correct the effects of camera shake, the camera automatically chooses one of the following IS modes for the shooting condition: Continuous: always applied for still images Panning: for still images when panning Hybrid IS: for Macro shots Dynamic IS: for movies, reducing strong camera shake as when shooting when walking Powered IS: for movies, for subtle camera shake, such as when shooting movies at telephoto None: no image stabilization Face Detection Technology: The camera's Face Detection Technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash, and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed. Smart Shutter automatically shoots a picture after detecting a smile, even without pressing the shutter release button. Focus Lock: If it becomes difficult to focus on the subject due to low contrast to the surroundings, close up and far away subjects in the same shot, or quickly moving subjects, you can choose to lock the focus or auto focus on an object at a similar distance, then shoot the picture after recomposing the shot. Focusing Range: The camera features the following focus ranges (from the end of the lens): Auto: 0.4" to infinity (W), 3.3' to infinity (T) Normal: 2" to infinity (W), 3.3' to infinity (T) Macro: 0.4" to 1.6' (wide) Infinity: 9.8' to infinity (W/T) Shooting Modes: You can choose between several shooting modes. In the Smart Auto mode, the camera will automatically select the best settings for the scene, detect and focus on faces, and set the color and brightness to optimal levels. The Hybrid Auto Mode lets you make a short movie of the day (digest movie). When you record a still image, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene immediately before each shot. You can also choose from shooting modes that match specific scenes: Portrait, Handheld NightScene, Snow, and Fireworks. If you wish to add special effects to images while shooting, you can choose from Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fish-Eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Color Accent, and Color Swap. Continuous Shooting: In the Program mode, the camera will continuously take pictures at approximately 2.4 frames per second, as long as you hold down the shutter button. The image size is not limited, and the focus and exposure are determined when you press the shutter button halfway. In High Speed Burst mode, the camera will continuously take pictures at approximately 6.2 frames per second at a lower resolution (1984 x 1488). Stitch Assist: You can shoot a large subject or a wide landscape by taking multiple shots, and use the provided PhotoStitch software to combine them into a panorama. Super Slow Motion: Fast-moving objects can be recorded for playback in slow motion. This is particularly helpful when recording certain sports. Thirty-second movie clips are recorded at very high frame rates and played back at a normal frame rate. Clips recorded at 240 fps at a resolution of 320 x 240 have a 4 minute playback time. Clips recorded at 120 fps at 640 x 480 play back in 2 minutes. Zooming is not available, and no sound is recorded during slow-motion recording. Metering Modes: You can select from the following metering modes: Evaluative: used for standard conditions. The area within the frame is divided into several zones and light is measured based on subject position, brightness, direct light and backlighting. Center-Weighted Averaging: averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on the subject at the center Spot: meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder Exposure Compensation: If you are shooting against a bright background or strong backlight, you may need to correct the exposure so that the subject doesn't come out too dark. You can set the adjustments from -2 to +2 in 1/3-step increments. Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock): You can set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. When the exposure is set, you can lock the setting, then compose the scene and shoot. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background, or when a subject is backlit. Flash Exposure Lock (FE Lock), just as with the AE lock, lets you lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. White Balance: You can choose from the following white balance settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, and Custom. Flash Modes: The PowerShot ELPH 330 HS has a built-in flash with a range of 1.6' to 13' in Wide Angle and 3.3' to 6.6' in Telephoto. You can select Auto (flash fires in low light), On (flash always fires), Slow Synchro (illuminates subject in foreground while the slow shutter speed brightens the background not reached by the flash), or Off (flash doesn't fire). In the menu, you can turn on the Red-Eye Reduction lamp for the flash, and apply Red-Eye Correction to the images that have been taken. ISO Speed: The ISO speed can be set Automatically (ISO Auto), or manually to ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, or 6400. Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images but there's a greater chance of subject or image blurring in certain shooting conditions. Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing blurred images. The images, however, will appear more coarse. My Colors: You can choose the look and feel of the photos you take by using My Colors to add the following effects to the image you are currently recording or have already recorded: Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B/W, Positive Film, Lighter Skin, Darker Skin, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, and Custom Color. Self-Timer: The ELPH 330 HS utilizes a 10-second, 2-second, and a custom self-timer to allow the photographer to be included in the shot, or to avoid camera shake when using a tripod. The custom self-timer allows you to set the time delay to 1-15, 20, 25, or 30 seconds for up to 10 shots. Wink Self Timer: In addition to the standard and custom self-timers, the ELPH 330 HS can be set to record an image of a person approximately two seconds after detecting a wink. Face Self-Timer: The Face Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces, and makes the appropriate adjustments. When the Face Detection Self-Timer is set, the camera waits for the photographer's face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. The camera will shoot, two seconds after the new face is detected. Playback, Editing and Print Functions Slide Show: Images stored on a memory card can automatically be displayed one-by-one using the Slide Show function. You can set the playback time for each image, and the transition effects when switching between images. If desired, you can repeat the slide show automatically. Index Display: This feature allows you to view 4, 9, 16, 36, or 100 images at once on the LCD monitor so that you can search for an image quickly. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Magnifying Images: Using the zoom button, you can magnify a photo up to 10x. Once zoomed in, you can use the "arrow" buttons to move around the displayed area. Playback Displays: You can choose from three types of displays: Simple Information: screen includes basic information about the image Detailed Information: screen include a histogram display as well as detailed information about the settings used when the image was captured. Focus Check: magnifies the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame so you can check the focus. Resizing Images: You can save images a lower recording pixel setting than the original image, saving the resized image as a separate file. Trimming: You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Protecting Images: The protect feature allows you to protect important images from accidental erasure. You can protect images by the image itself or select All Images. PictBridge: Using the supplied USB cable, you can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer of any brand. You can also connect the camera directly to certain Canon SELPHY compact photo printers and PIXMA inkjet photo printers. In this way, you can make prints directly from the camera without having to connect to a computer. Battery Information Power Requirements: The Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS is powered by the supplied NB-4L Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack (3.7V / 2.9 Wh / 760 mAh). A fully charged battery pack can provide power for up to approximately 220 shots (300 in Eco mode), 45 minutes of movie shooting time, or 4 hours of playback time. The NB-4L is charged in approximately 1.5 hours in the supplied CB-2LV battery charger. Date/Time Battery: The camera uses a backup battery for maintaining the date and time data for approximately 3 weeks. The backup battery charges in approximately 4 hours while a charged main battery (NB-4L) is inserted, or the camera is connected to an external AC adapter. AC Adapter: If you need to operate the camera for long periods of time during a slide show or when connected to a printer, it is recommended to use the optional ACK-DC60 AC Adapter Kit. Power Saving Functions: The camera is equipped with the following power saving functions: Eco Mode During Shooting: The screen will darken when the camera is not used for approximately 2 seconds, and will turn off approximately 8 seconds later. After three minutes of inactivity, the camera will turn itself off. Auto Power Down During Playback: The camera power down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. Note: The Power Saving Function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer. Inputs and Outputs Notes HDMI: The ELPH 330 HS has a mini-HDMI output for connecting it to an HDTV. A mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable, such as the optional Canon HTC-100 is required. When the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC-compatible TV, you can control the camera's functions with the TV remote. A/V Out / Digital Terminal: The camera has a Mini-B Version 2.0 USB terminal to allow you to connect the camera to a compatible computer or compatible Canon printer via the supplied IFC-400PCU USB cable. This USB 2.0 Hi-Speed-compatible terminal allows you to rapidly download images to your computer or printer. You can also connect the camera to a TV (via composite video and monaural audio) using the optional AVC-DC400 A/V cable in the same terminal. The A/V output can be set to NTSC or PAL as needed. Supplied Software Included Software: The PowerShot ELPH 330 HS comes supplied with the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 136.0 CD-ROM. It contains the following programs: Canon Utilities: ImageBrowser EX 1.1: manage images transferred to a computer (view, edit, and print) CameraWindow DC 8.10: transfer images to and from camera, organize images on the camera, and upload movies on the camera to web services PhotoStitch 3.1 (Windows) / 3.2 (Mac): use to merge still images to make panoramas User Guides: Camera User Guide, Software Guide Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 8 Windows 7 (SP1) Windows Vista (SP2) Windows XP (SP3) Mac OS X (v10.6, 10.7, 10.8) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? 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