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Car Review
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid: New Car Review
Pros: Sharp restyling offers a more upscale look; impressive best-in-class EPA figures of 44 city/41 mpg hwy; exceptionally quiet interior.
Cons: Standard plastic steering wheel and cloth seats feel cheap in base model; battery pack reduces truck capacity to 12 cu-ft.
What's New: The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid swaps nickel-metal hydride batteries for a more energy efficient lithium-ion arrangement, enabling electric-only power all the way up to 62 mph; the previous model could only hit 47 mph in EV mode. The 2.5 liter Atkinson-cycle engine has been downsized to 2.0 liters, helping enable the 44/41 mpg rating, which translates to a theoretical cruising range of 567 miles.
The Fusion Hybrid has been refined and resculpted to compete against the likes of the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and the boys in Dearborn have done a comprehensive job of endowing this mid-size sedan with the goods to beat the Japanese and Korean competition. First and foremost, fuel economy bragging rights can be claimed by Ford, as the Fusion achieves 44 mpg city and 41 mpg highway, which bests the Camry (43/39 mpg) and Sonata (36/40 mpg).
A number of steps have been taken to make the Fusion Hybrid a more civilized driver, including active noise cancellation that uses the car's audio system to reduce road noise and mask the shift between electric and gasoline power. The Fusion SE Hybrid starts at $27,200; a Technology package with a rearview camera, Ford SYNC and MyFord Touch with an 8-inch screen runs an extra $1,000. Voice-activated navigation adds $795, and heated leather seats that are included with the Luxury package can be had for $2,000.
Comfort & Utility
Some practicality has been sacrificed for the sake of the Fusion Hybrid's complex powertrain. Although the new lithium ion batteries are packaged more efficiently than the nickel-metal units they replace, trunk space is a measly 12 cu-ft (compared to 16 cu-ft for the standard model). Utility-wise, the Fusion's sedan layout also cedes some advantages to the new C-Max, a surprisingly spacious 5-door that offers as much as 52.6 cu-ft of storage when the second row of seats are folded down. At least the Fusion's redesign has moved the dashboard closer to the windshield, creating an airier feeling in the cabin.
While the Fusion Hybrid's seats are comfy, the cloth material on our lightly optioned tester felt disappointingly synthetic; the $2,000 Luxury package is well worth the price of entry for its leather hide, though the base cloth offering uses fabric that incorporates recycled sustainable yarns.
Other convenience options include adaptive cruise control, parking sensors and even an active park assist system that takes the reigns from the driver and steers the car into an open spot.
The 2013 Fusion exploits the fuel economy potential of its hybrid drivetrain by incorporating plenty of dashboard menu options that interpret fuel economy usage and encourage more efficient driving. Twin LCD screens flanking the analog speedometer offer detailed information on fuel and battery levels and driving patterns. While the left screen can get technical with its bar graphs and numerical breakdowns, the right display offers a far simpler way to convey how your right foot is affecting MPGs: An animated series of leaves and vines depicts the efficiency--or lack thereof--of your throttle and brake inputs.
SYNC with MyFord enables voice commands to control Bluetooth devices, and the system also enables text messages to be read aloud by a computerized voice--a safer alternative than glancing down at your phone. Also available is real-time traffic information and a 411 business search function.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The Fusion Hybrid's magic number is a combined 42 mpg, and it hits that mark thanks to a 2.0 liter Atkinson Cycle inline-4 cylinder engine coupled with a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor fed by lithium-ion batteries. Working together, both powerplants drive 118 hp and 117 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels--not quite blistering numbers, but enough oomph to yield respectable acceleration. The Fusion Hybrid gets out of its own way with the aid of a continuously variable transmission. Electric power-assisted steering joins the medly of powertrain enhancements to help minimize fuel consumption.
A fairly standard slew of safety features come standard on the Fusion Hybrid, including dual front and side airbags; first- and second-row side curtain airbags; driver and passenger knee airbags; and a tire pressure monitoring system.
A new available driver alert system detects drowsiness, while a lane keeping assist uses a front-facing camera to tell when the car drifts outside its lane. The system can be adjusted to varying levels of sensitivity, which could encourage more frequent usage. Also available is a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) which features a cross-traffic warning.
Though the 2013 Fusion model has yet to be rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2012 version is rated Good on all fronts, earning a top safety pick of 2012 distinction.
Driving Impressions
Though we were initially turned off by some of the Fusion Hybrid's hard plastic dash panels and synthetic feeling seat materials, clicking the shifter into Drive offered more insight into the soul of this gas- and electric-powered 5-passenger sedan. The transition from electric to gas and back again is a key part of a hybrid powertrain's success, and the Fusion performs well in that area: Without looking at the dash, it can be difficult to tell when the switch is being made. Likewise, though there are some subtle high-frequency pitches that permeate the cabin, this space tends to be eerily quiet largely due to the active noise cancellation that is incorporated into the car's sound system. The benefits are especially seen (or shall we say, heard) on the freeway, where the Fusion tends to coast along in a cocoon of silence. Our test drive didn't incorporate twisty roads, which made it difficult to gauge the Fusion's handling characteristics. But on the few onramps we encountered, this midsize hybrid seemed to defy its 3,615-lb curb weight.
Other Cars to Consider
Toyota Camry Hybrid: Toyota's offering in this segment runs $25,990 but offers less fuel efficiency (43/39 mpg) than the Fusion Hybrid; however, this Camry's drivetrain offers a slight edge over the Ford in terms of refinement.
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Though the $25,850 Hyundai uses an advanced lithium-polymer battery, its 36/40 mpg fuel economy figure pales in comparison to the Fusion Hybrid's. Styling-wise though, the Sonata has developed a strong cult following that might draw buyers toward the Korean brand.
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Our initial turn-off with the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid came from the low-end feel of its interior--and indeed, when equipped more generously than its $27,200 starting price, this 5-passenger sedan's cabin starts to feel more in tune with its stylishly sculpted sheet metal. Get past the base model's sensory shortcomings, and the Fusion reveals some impressive driving characteristics, with seamless transitions between electric and gas power and an extremely quiet cabin. Are its driving dynamics too removed for enthusiasts? Perhaps. But at the end of the day, fuel economy figures are the ultimate measure of a hybrid's success, and the Fusion's class-leading numbers of 47 mpg city and highway make it a winner that's likely to attractive buyers away from other hybrid mid-size sedans.


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The Department of Combinatorics and Optimization (http://math.uwaterloo.ca/co) at the University of Waterloo invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty position. The focus of the search is in the areas of continuous optimization and graph theory.
A Ph.D. degree and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are required. Successful applications are expected to maintain an active program of research, to attract and supervise graduate students, and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. The effective date of appointment is July 1 2014.
Interested individuals should apply using the MathJobs site (http://www.mathjobs.org). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and up to three reprints/preprints. In addition, at least three reference letters should be submitted.
Inquiries may be addressed to firstname.lastname@example.com or to Alfred Menezes, Chair, Department of Combinatorics and Optimization, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1. Closing date for receipt of applications is December 1, 2013.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native people, and persons with disabilities.
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Ken Burns, public television's signature chronicler of great American moments, pastimes and inventions, has turned his Ken Burns Effect loose upon "The Dust Bowl." One would say it was almost inevitable that two things so huge were bound to meet.
The four-hour film premieres Sunday and Monday on PBS and tells the story of the great drought that befell the Southern plains in the 1930s and the poor farming practices that made it into something far worse.
Though it has the pokey pace and flat affect of his other films — for Burns, history is elegy — it is also one of his best works: more tightly focused than usual in time and place, with a clear shape, dramatic arcs and a conclusion that is at once cautionary and moving, topical and timeless.
PHOTOS: Images from 'The Dust Bowl'
It is also a kind of monster movie, which, like a lot of monster movies, begins with acts of overweening human ambition, heedlessness and greed: "It was the worst man-made disaster in American history," says narrator Peter Coyote, bearing down on the words "man-made." The conditions for catastrophe, centered in the Oklahoma panhandle and neighboring parts of Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado, were laid down in the conversion of a flat, windy, dry land, "almost wholly unfit for cultivation" in one early estimate, into a sea of wheat.


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1. Re: XP Install With 82801FRherbert_intel May 21, 2009 1:48 AM (in response to rip_m)
what bsod error are you getting during the instalation?
just to make sure, you are using these drivers here right:
does you XP installation already include a service pack?
2. Re: XP Install With 82801FRrip_m May 21, 2009 8:27 AM (in response to herbert_intel)
Those are the drivers (as far as I know), although I downloaded the version that creates a diskette for use with F6. And yes, the CD I'm using to attempt the reinstall is an SP2 restore CD. When I load the drivers with F6, it alerts me that a newer driver exists on the CD. I've tried both using the drivers on the floppy and using the drivers on the CD. When I load the drivers from the floppy, it BSODs almost immediately. When I load the drivers on the CD, Windows installs, but BSODs the first time XP boots following installation.
The BSOD error is 0x000000070 and says I need to back out any hard drive controller driver I recently installed. Of course I can't, since Windows won't boot. Thanks for responding!
3. Re: XP Install With 82801FRherbert_intel May 21, 2009 8:45 AM (in response to rip_m)
im sure that someone at the dell forums have tried this configuration. perhaps you could check for information there.
My guess is that it could be something particular to this one system.
I have a dell PC and the dell community is quite good in answering questions.
4. Re: XP Install With 82801FRrip_m May 22, 2009 9:11 AM (in response to herbert_intel)
Thanks OJ - I actually went there about the same time, but they were having server problems. Will try again.
5. Re: XP Install With 82801FRekusa Jun 8, 2009 11:35 AM (in response to rip_m)
Hi Rip_m,
I just finished re-install XP SP3 on Dell Dimension 8400 today. The SATA driver Version 4.5 on Dell support is out dated. You need to download version 5.5 for Intel website here:
32-bit Floppy Configuration Utility for Intel® Matrix Storage Manager version 18.104.22.1685
Make a floppy disc and do the F6 again. It works for me.
Don't download any newer drives. I tried them all (Version 8.8, 7.0). They don't work on Dimension 8400.
6. Re: XP Install With 82801FR
i have a sony vaio with a 82801fr controller ich6r type. they told me they no longer have for download the needed driver to install a fresh copy of windows xp using the f6 third party driver option. sony says they dont have it, intel says the same but its an intel product so does anyone have a link to a free download of the correct driver for the floppy drive? please any help.
7. Re: XP Install With 82801FR
This is the latest, and very likely final, download from Intel for making the diskette used with F6 on the WinXP install with the 82801FR ICH6R I/O chipset controller.


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Obama's Re-Election: Perspective From Germany
WSJ Economics Reporter Brian Blackstone joins the News Hub from Germany to discuss the impact of the Presidential election on European financial issues. Photo: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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State Trees of the United States
Last updated over 6 years ago
This is a collection of U.S. state trees as designated by each state's legislature. It was inspired by the first annual contest between Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tania Luna, held at TEDActive 2012, to see who could name all 50 U.S. states in the shortest amount of time. Given EOL's roots in the TED Prize, this seemed to be a good way to commemorate the match.


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New Car Review Video
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: New Car Review - Video
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is unchanged from its 2012 predecessor, but the real news is that it's even around. Last year, there were plenty of rumors flying that Mitsubishi had plans to discontinue this little performance phenom. We're happy to report that the compact sport sedan known as Evo is alive and well, and remains one of the most thrilling rides on the market today.
On the Outside
The Evo has an overtly race-inspired exterior, so nobody will ever confuse it with the buttoned-down, non-performance-inspired Lancer that it's based on. Available in two trim levels, GSR and MR, you can quickly tell them apart by the rear body treatment. The GSR comes with a large, aggressive rear wing, while the MR receives a more sensible lip spoiler.
On the Inside
The 2013 Lancer Evolution is loaded up with standard equipment that enhances the entire Evo experience. This includes such goodies as Recaro front seats, which are found in the world's most formidable performance cars, and an easy-to-read speedometer and tachometer cluster with a useful, color multi-information display tucked in between. Overall, however, the level of interior quality is unimpressive, to say the least. Think rental car.
The steering column is not telescopic and the seats are not height adjustable, so drivers will have to do their best to find a comfortable seating position that grants good forward visibility. Fortunately, Mitsubishi's FUSE interface saves the day on the technology front. It includes voice recognition, Bluetooth and a USB port -- and here's the best part: It doesn't cost extra. On another positive note, rear-seat occupants in the Evo will have no problems finding enough legroom. This compact has a very accommodating second row.
Fast and Furious
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is basically a world rally car for the street. It's fast. Very fast. And don't expect refinement or restraint in how the Evo goes about its work. This car's ride is downright harsh, while the handling is tight and twitchy. What you get is outstanding grip and world-class road-holding, but very little in the way of passenger comfort.
Under the Evo's hood, the 291-horsepower, 2-liter turbo-4 is a screamer that sends 300 lb-ft of torque through Mitsubishi's sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. A conventional 5-speed manual transmission is standard in the GSR, but we actually prefer the 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual that's in the MR. In many ways, it's more sophisticated and performance-driven.
Nothing Economical Here
Regardless of which gearbox you go with, you won't get award-winning gas mileage. The Lancer Evolution guzzles fuel to the tune of 17 miles per gallon city/23 mpg highway despite its small 4-cylinder engine.
The pricing is not that easy on your wallet, either. The base GSR comes with a $34,000-plus price tag, while the MR starts further upstream at over $37,000. Before you buy, you should try the equally rowdy Subaru WRX STI, the V8-powered Mustang GT or the pocket-rocket MINI Cooper John Cooper Works.
The Final Word
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a compact performance car with a sole purpose: to thrill. To that purpose, it was built to accelerate, corner and brake like a race car. If you can overlook the low-budget interior, stiff ride and pricey window sticker, you'll wind up with a hot little number that will aptly serve up a uniquely high-performance driving experience on the road and an ear-to-ear smile on your face.


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Effects of Bullying Linger Into Adulthood
It wasn't enough that many of us had to endure incessant bullying as children and teenagers. Now we are told that the bullying may have led to medical ailments later in life such as depression, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
This is according to researchers who have focused their work on the effects of bullying on a person's psyche. But I don't need studies: As a victim of bullying during my teenage years in middle school, I cannot forget that time.
Unfortunately, bullying has not lessened but has increased with the advent of "cyberbullying." The estimates that each day, 160,000 American students "refuse to go to school because they dread the physical and verbal aggression of their peers. Many more attend school in a chronic state of anxiety and depression."
That childhood and adolescent depression often stays with us even after we grow into seemingly confident adults, mainly because of the strong feelings of inadequacy and poor self esteem bullying engenders in us. Gay men and lesbians still face bullying whenever someone calls us as a "faggot" or "dyke," words meant to demean us and place us less than the abuser or beneath his contempt.
Like the "n word," "faggot" has taken on meaning when we appropriate it. When Larry Kramer wrote the book "Faggots," it was not his intention to be abusive to the gay community but to paint a clear and provocative image of the promiscuous and self- serving lifestyle as he saw it in the gay urban culture of the late 1970s.
We empower the word "faggot" when we respond to those who use it to demean us with a retort like, "Yeah, I am a faggot but then what are you?"
When a neighbor threw the word at a friend, he "laughed. I honestly thought it was funny." Derisive laughter may be the best tool take power back from bullies or fools.
If a family member uses such words in the heat of anger, you need to speak up and say that is not acceptable. I have written previously about my nephew, who used those words on me when I defended his mother on Mother's Day. But where did he learn it was OK to attack his elders? We need to set clear boundaries of what is acceptable and what is not.
As for the victims of present-day bullying, parents need to be aware of changes in the child's mood. They must ask questions. Teachers need to be ever vigilant whenever they witness bullying taking place in our schools and confront the bullies. Fortunately, there are programs in several local and state jurisdications mandating training in how to deal with these situations.
Classmates need to be educated about the problem as well. Six out of 10 American youth witness a bullying incident once a day, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. They should comfort the bullied schoolmate and try to document the incident on a smart phone.
In one of my favorite movies about bullying, "My Bodyguard," everyone cheered when the bullied kid finally stood up to Matt Dillon and punched him in his face and broke his nose. "Good vs. evil" is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, but, hey, it worked.
I'm not necessarily saying anyone should punch up bullies. But neither should anyone allow someone to overpower him or her. And that goes double for us grown-ups. In the same way a school kid (and his chums) need to stand up to playground bullies, stand up for yourself - and make sure that no one will ever be allowed to demean you again. Then feel the repressed guilt and shame lift from your spirit.


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I've revisited RO twice or thrice. The first time I ever played was actually on the international server when it was on beta, but my sorry piece of junk I used to use as my computer couldn't handle its now obsolete graphics. Played later on a private server... EliteRO I think, but got bored of it fast because I played alone. Then I played with friends on other private servers and made hats and such, It was fun =) Then played again last year on essenceRO and it was my best experience on RO ever. I love that server... Although everything is about camping MVPs and having a diverse party/guild and getting the top gear...
WoW imo is still the best MMORPG out there. It has a non-linear plot you can follow from both factions, extensive world for you to explore (sometimes a bit too extensive, but it's breath taking, I never really complained). I loved the PVP system, and the large scale battles. Raids were awesome fun too but I only ever played on a private server and have no idea what it's like on the real pay-to-play servers. I have a very high opinion of it though, but I agree with what ppl said before about it being a HUUUUUGE time sink. WoW seriously RUINS LIVES.
I played MS for a very long time and went back to it twice but it is now of my opinion that I wasted at least 2 years of my life (collectively) on that piece of crap. The grinding gets unbelievably ridiculous as the experience required for leveling is EXPONENTIAL. I can't understand how anyone can put in the time to get to whatever level cap is right now (is it still 200?) without botting. I wasted time and MONEY on Nexon cards and the MS TCG... I feel like such an idiot about it now... Only thing it has going for it is the cute sprites, everything else sucks... AND NO PVP!
Recently I played Fantasy Earth: Zero hosted by Gamepot and developed by Square Enix (and also currently being advertised by the Crunchyroll front page which is how I came to know about it). I MUST WARN EVERYONE TO NOT TOUCH IT. My friend and I were very excited about trying it since we're both Square Enix fans, but we were DEEPLY DEEPLY disappointed. Even though the game was out since 2006 in Japan and in other Asian countries, there is still this broken "open beta" needed for its American/International release, which raises some warning signs. The gameplay is very user unfriendly. The only fun part was heading into the 50vs50 battles for the first time and it quickly becomes mundane and feels like a waste of time. Not to mention the graphics suck, and the leveling is horrible. There aren't even stat points to add! And it takes up an incredible amount of disk space... I uninstalled it the day after I installed it. Seriously, maybe Square Enix should stick to one player games, because this was a HUGE FAIL...
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RAN online,,,,......^^V
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RAN online,,,,......^^V
rant about it...
Hate the crime, not the fetish..
Good OLD Anarchy Online because you need to do math before you can put on your clothing. Ah the joys of laddering implants so that i can ladder more implants so that i can twink on every last ounce of gear that i can possibly utilize, and don't forget that you have to beable to put together the better gear so its time to farm farm farm
One word for all MMO I ever played "LAGG"
Finally back from Net Vacation ^_^
Have you tried this MMO?
No?! Then what are you waiting for, start right away.
MapleStory - Like what you guys have said, it's the same thing over and over again when you get high levels (or maybe not). I regretted (very) buying cash to customize my characters. Now i feel that it's useless.. It's only a SMALL piece of clothes for the character and its not even unlimited. lol >.>
WonderKing - It's better than Maplestory. But after i reached 2nd job, i got bored of it. Yes, it was cute with pretty skills, but because of the quests, i quit WK. Because some of the quests are pissing me off.. Like this particular quest that told me to kill a mob and get the thing it drops. I killed many of it but the drop rates was like wth. Plus the mobs was like a few spawns only in that map. -.-
Grand Fantasia - I saw the ad in crunchyroll and i started downloading it. But after playing for like 2 hours, i deleted it immediately. :|
I find it super boring... Well maybe it's just me.
MU online - Easy to level during early levels. But after my account got deleted FOR NOTHING (i was level 56+ at that time), i quit MU already.
Dragonica - Fun. The only thing i hate is the grinding and low exp rate after you get higher levels. You need to grind for like 5 levels or more to go to a different mission map. Although its fun that you did not need to train alone. You train with your party members which makes it less boring.
If you want to be loved, be lovable.
I really hate Fallen Earth because you can't even repair your weapons and armor.
'Kay, here goes.
I just got off of playing D&D Online....I thought it was a great game, until I found out a few things.
A) Free-to-play characters can only get up to lvl 4 (WTF!?!?!?!??!?!??!?!?), unless looting for certain items.
B) Certains raids/quests have to be bought to be played. ?.?
While being only two things, it was A) that pissed me off the most. I can understand certain quests having to be bought, that way you keep up a kind of revenue, as well as special items having to be bought online. But advertising that your game is now "Free" and then putting restrictions like that on the ones who do play for free? That's a little aggravating.
Also, since Turbine (the client that allows free downloads), merged with Warner Brothers not too long ago, I wonder what other restrictions there are going to be for "free" players.
shoooowooooo!!!!!!!! ^-^
Almost every Korean MMO I've ever played.
They start off in a good premise... Usually they have some gimmick going for them. But then they just get... repetitive. I don't know, but at least to me they fall flat really quick.
Only one that kept my interest for a pretty long while was S4 League. My only complaint about that one is the lack of features.
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One word for all MMO I ever played "LAGG"
maybe a new comp or better internet will help you with that :)
anyway.. i play wow, not much at all. it's a decent game, fun to do some instances and so on. pvp is good ^^
i recently tried SUN online, really good game. fast exp, short quests, intence fights.
maplestory - fun and cute game. too much grinding tho ^w^
grand fantasia - really fun game, kept playing it for a while. still got it installed but i just never log in :P
Lunia, pretty diferent game but it's great when you dont have anything to do cus you get easily addicted for the moment and 5 hours seems like 1 :)
well i've tried almost every free mmorps i've found so far, but i'm having hard times really getting into a game xD


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New apps need lovin' too, right? Every day there are thousands of new entries on the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. We've shown in the past that this community can discover great apps and launch them to new heights. So, we're bringing back our weekly column Fresh Meat that highlights new apps with less than 100k installs. Browse our new Android app picks below and let us know which ones you enjoy.
Description: #Square is simple photo editor for Instagram, like Photo Squarer or SquareIt, that helps you to avoid photos crop by making your photos square sized, adding borders of any size and color, rotating your photo. After you've finishing with photo editing #Square will let you post your photo to Instagram without crop, or share it via Twitter, Facebook, Vk.com client, Email app, Bluetooth etc, also without cropping photo.
Description: Get the #1 app for sending and receiving text messages (SMS) from your computer or tablet for free! When your phone receives an SMS text message, you can respond using your PC's browser that is sync'd with your Android phone. The SMS will appear on your phone in real time! It's fast and easy to set-up. Best of all, it's 100% free to SMS from your browser. SMS from PC. SMS for free!
Description: PowerLine – smart line-indicators in your status bar. Battery, CPU, memory, signal, storage, SMS, missed calls and more… Better than a widget! Always visible, even on the lock screen. FREE version with two indicators, more indicators with the Unlock.
Description: GoBank is an award-winning new bank account, made to be used on a mobile phone. Big banks often come with big fees and big headaches. That's why it's about time for GoBank–it's fast (works like your other favorite apps), fair (no overdraft or penalty fees) and feature-rich.
Description: The YouView app provides a television guide with over 70 digital TV and radio listings for the next seven days with full program information details. It also allows YouView customers to record their favorite television programs onto their YouView set-top box, while on the move.
Description: How much have dialers evolved since the original phone? Very little. What if instead of the call history, you could see the list of people you're actually going to call now? Why not make it more smart ? Yeah, what if the phone magically predicts whom you would call based on your context; your location, time, calendar, conversations etc. Adding context makes for an intelligent dialer.
Dialapp does, exactly, that. Fast, simple, contextual and magical. DialApp list shows a predictive list of your contacts whom you would call at that precise context based on your patterns.
Description: WATCH ABC is a new way to experience ABC – anytime, anywhere. Whether you're at home or out and about, you can enjoy your favorite ABC TV shows, sports, and local news & weather on your smartphone, tablet, or computer – LIVE and ON DEMAND.
Kitty Play
Description: One app to satisfy all your needs for the decoration of your android phones. Choosing Kitty Play means choosing high quality, richness, uniqueness and great fun. Enjoy it!!
Description: Discover the award-winning way to get free games and apps on Android! With Spotlight, you hear about the hottest new games and apps on Google Play before everyone else. Download Spotlight today!
Description: Project Runway. Dance Moms. Army Wives. And, of course, movies! Now you can watch Lifetime wherever and whenever you want…on your Android devices! The Lifetime app gives you full access to all the reality, drama and movies Lifetime has to offer. New full episodes and movies, plus behind-the-scenes and preview clips, are added every day!


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Social workers promote resilience and advocacy
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Also, it would be catered to male audience's desires. That's not necessarily bad; it depends on degree.
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Madoka is every bit as much the archetypal magical girl as Nanoha is - In fact, I think a strong case can be made that Madoka captures that archetype even more than Nanoha does. Just because Madoka Magica is a genre deconstruction doesn't mean that Madoka herself is anything unusual for magical girl leads. In fact, I would say that the whole point of her character at a meta level is capturing the essence of "the magical girl" as well as any one character can (and to Madoka's credit, I think she does achieve this). But being strong at a meta level doesn't necessarily mean you're strong at a narrative level.
Nanoha is a much more proactive character than Madoka is - IOW, Nanoha drives the plot and displays agency in her show much more than Madoka does in PMMM.
I don't want to be insulting, but given your listings of Nanoha and Saber as supposedly "weak characters", I have to wonder if you have a bias against "lawful good" characters that's overly influencing your take on whether or not a character is a strong character. If you are, I wouldn't worry too much about it - A lot of people today sadly seem to think that a character has to reflect modern cynicism in order to be a strong character. But I don't see any good reason whatsoever for that position. Cynicism is hardly the only way to display strength, and in fact cynicism can showcase weakness if it goes to a certain paralyzing extreme.
Anyway, Nanoha is actually my favorite anime character of all-time, and I did a write-up of her here.
Perhaps that can change your mind. Perhaps not. But either way, I would be interested in getting your take on it.
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Haven't watched Nanoha, but Madoka is an interesting character. She wants to help all the people around her, but the people who she wants to help, don't want her to help them.
She has to watch all this terrible stuff happen while being powerless to do anything about it. Madoka channels the despair of the show, because the viewer can't do anything either...
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But I loved both Berserk and Fate/Zero so maybe I can try with the Caska-Saber example.
So it's not to say that Saber was a bad character, and like I said I really loved both of these anime, but the difference between Caska and Saber to me is that Saber seems to effortlessly summon the courage to face her problems, whereas, Caska succeeds only in the face of the severe mental and physical hardships that such a scenario would impose on anyone but the toughest and most fearless of superhuman badasses.
I think this is what I mean when I say Caska is a truly strong female character.
Oh, and you are totally right about me being biased against "Lawful" character types. I just can't relate to them like I can relate to Neutral/Chaotic Characters.
|2012-10-15, 12:58
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You know some fans hate Madoka for being passive and uninvolved int he plot but I kind of consider to be mostly like Yuna from Final Fantasy X. Yuna may be the typical princess character wearing miko garbs and she may not necessarily be kicking ass and taking names in that game but she grew as a character nonetheless. I kind of hated what they did to her in FFX-2 but it was nice to see to progress from a passive character to an active force. Madoka didn't rush into things like Sayaka but only after she got the information she needed that she was able to make a well informed wish.
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Spoiler for Minor PMMM spoiles:
Anyway, the Madoka/Yuna comparison is a pretty good one. Madoka is a very good character, but I just don't think she's a stronger character than Nanoha.
|2012-10-16, 12:11
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You know I keep thinking that Madoka is too girls as Shinji is to boys, she just seems to passive for most people's tastes. I may oversimplifying things but Madoka seems to irritate a lot of viewers and I am not talking about sex appeal. There is a trope on TVTropes called 'Real Women Never Wear Dresses' and I even though I cannot link to the trope page, it kind of speaks volumes about this phenomenon. That is not say that women who wear dresses cannot be badass, it just that some people don't seem to like passive characters like Madoka who just sit back do nothing to impact the storyline. Orihime gets this trope from Bleach fans who hate that Orihime doesn't kick ass like Rukia, Rangiku and Yoruichi although it isn't limited to her as Momo gets this despite showing competency when Aizen isn't around.
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More and more people are forgetting that strong female characters doesn't mean "women who can kick ass", but that they 1. have their own agenda. 2. can handle the bad with grace and/or dignity. And a couple of other qualities that I cannot remember right now. To be with a boy doesn't demean the girl and her strenghts. To get married is NOT the end of the girl's... career, as an anime character. I can think of Frederica and Hildegard from Legend of Galactic Heroes as example of STRONG female characters. You will never see them in boarding parties or leading battles. But they carries that kind of gravitas that many of the Action Girls can only envy.
About Madoka, her strength lies in the fact that while she was scared, cowering and crying and getting her view of the world and what it meant to be a magical girl challenged by Kyuubey and the grief endured by her friends, she, in the end, have NEVER given up on what it meant to be a magical girl. Her wish is a triumphant affirmation of her own definition of a mahou shoujo.
I'll add that I believe in a STRONG female character more when she is getting challenged in the core of her morale and values, and come out stronger out of it, and also when I have seen her flaws and weaknesses.
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LOGH is somewhat lacking in female characters but I am very impressed with the ones that are there.
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==Phrack Inc.== Volume Three, Issue Thirty-five, File 3 of 13 -*[ P H R A C K XXXV P R O P H I L E ]*- -=>[ Presents ]<=- Sincerely Yours, Chris Goggans -===--===--===--===--===--===- by S. Leonard Spitz Associate Publisher INFOSecurity Product News "A provocative interview with a former member of the "Legion of Doom" suggests that the ethics of hacking (or cracking) are often in the eye of the beholder." Malicious hackers, even though most operate undercover, are often notorious for the colorful pseudonyms they travel under. Reformed hackers, however, prefer a low profile so as to shed their image of perceived criminality. Kevin Mitnick, infamous for the DEC caper, is one of the foremost advocates of this strategy. Now comes Chris Goggans, trailing his former "Legion of Doom" moniker, Erik Bloodaxe, behind him, to try it his way. Goggans insists that where once he may have bent the rules, he is now ready to give something back to society. And coming across with a high degree of sincerity, he affirms his intention to try. Are he and his colleagues, wearing their newly acquired information security consultants hats, tilting at windmills, or does their embryonic, cracker-breaking start-up, Comsec Data Security Co., stand a fighting chance? We thought we would ask him. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ISPNews: I am going to ask several legitimate questions. Please answer them completely, truthfully, and honestly. Chris Goggans: OK. JUDGEMENT BY THE MEDIA ISPNews: Would you react to Computerworld's July 29 piece, "Group Dupes Security Experts," <also seen in Phrack World News issue 33, part 2 as part of the article called "Legion of Doom Goes Corporate> in which members of your organization were accused of masquerading as potential customers to obtain information, proposals, and prices from other security consultants? CG: We were all amazed that something like that would ever be printed because, as we understand common business practices, we weren't doing anything unusual. ISPNews: Computerworld reported that the Legion of Doom was "one of the nation's most notorious hacker groups, according to federal law enforcers." Can you respond to that? CG: Notorious is a relative term. There has always been a shroud of mystery covering the Legion of Doom, because it was an organization whose membership was private. When you keep people in the dark about the activities of something, there is always going to be the perception that more is going on than there really is. ISPNews: Would you say then that the characterization of being notorious is unfair? CG: To some degree, yes. There certainly was activity going on within the group that could be considered illegal. But most of this was taking place when members of the group were all between the ages of 14 and 17. While I don't want to blame immaturity, that's certainly a factor to be considered. The Legion of Doom put out four <issues of an> on-line electronic newsletter <called the Legion of Doom Technical Journals> composed of different files relating to various types of computer systems or netware. They explained different operating systems or outlined different procedures used by networks. They were always informative and explained how to use a computer. We never said "This is a computer and this is how to break into it." Colorful names and words used to describe groups also add to notoriety. If we had been the "Legion of Flower Pickers," the "Legion of Good Guys," or the "SuperFriends," there probably wouldn't be this dark cloud hanging over the group. ISPNews: Could you be charged with intent to provide information to others which would make it easier to gain unauthorized access? CG: I don't see how that could be a charge. There's the first amendment. I maintain that talking about something and encouraging or forcing someone to do it are completely different. EARNING AN "A" IN INFOSECURITY ISPNews: What attracted you to computer security? CG: The same thing that would attract anybody to being a hacker. For half of my life I've been in front of a computer every day. Sometimes from early in the morning until the wee hours of the night. And my particular focus has been on computer security. ISPNews: At least the dark side of that coin. CG: I wouldn't say the dark side. I'd say the flip side. If you do something for 11 years, you are going to pick up a lot of knowledge. And I've always wanted to find some kind of productive career that I thoroughly enjoyed. So this was just an obvious progression. No one wants to be a 40-year-old hacker living in fear of the Secret Service. ISPNews: When you first applied to enter college, did you feel that it was the right place to learn about information security? CG: Yes, I thought it was the right place, mainly because college is the most obvious choice to pursue an education in any field. I just assumed that I would be able to find formal training leading to certification or a degree in this field. Yet, at the University of Texas, there wasn't anything along those lines. ISPNews: Did you graduate from the University of Texas? CG: No, I changed majors and then moved to Houston. I had started out in computer science but it was completely unrelated to any kind of career I wanted to pursue. I eventually changed my major to journalism. There are only two things I like to do: Work on computers, and write. So, if I wasn't going to get a degree in one, it was going to be in the other. I'm a semester away, and I do plan on finishing. ISPNews: If you were to structure a college curriculum for studies in information security, would you design it to focus on technical issues, ethics, business issues, or legal matters? CG: I would try to focus on all of these. If you don't have a technical background, you can't understand the way the operating system works, and you really can't focus on some of the issues that need to be addressed with information security. Ethics certainly come into play ass well for obvious reasons. I don't think hackers are going to go away. Even with the advent of newer technology, there are always going to be people who have an interest in that technology and will learn how to manipulate it. ETHICS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND THE LAW ISPNews: What is your definition of a hacker? CG: A Hacker is someone who wants to find out everything that there is to know about the workings of a particular computer system, and will exhaust every means within his ability to do so. ISPNews: Would you also comment on the ethics of hacking? CG: There is an unwritten code of ethics that most people tend to adhere to. It holds that: no one would ever cause damage to anything; and no one would use any information found for personal gain of any kind. For the most part, the only personal gain that I have ever seen from any sort of hacking activity is the moderate fame from letting others know about a particular deed. And even in these cases, the total audience has been limited to just a few hundred. ISPNews: Are you unaware of hackers who have in fact accessed information, then sold it or massaged it for money? CG: No, certainly not. I am just acknowledging and defining a code of ethics. We of the Legion of Doom tried to adhere to that code of ethics. For example, members of the original nine who acted unethically were removed from the group. ISPNews: Do you believe that penetrating a computer system without either making changes or removing information is ethical, or a least is not unethical? CG: At one time in the past I may have held that belief, but now I certainly must not, because the whole idea of being involved in the formation of my new company, Comsec Data Security, would show otherwise. ISPNews: So today, you believe that unauthorized entry is unethical. CG: Exactly. As a hacker, I didn't particularly hold that. But as things such as invasion of privacy, even though I never caused any damage, and breach of trust became more apparent to me, I was able to step back, see the picture, and realize it was wrong. ISPNews: Can I conclude that you are speaking for you company and its principals? CG: Yes, I am speaking for all of the principals. ISPNews: What are your views on the ownership of information? CG: I feel that proprietary information, national-security-related information, information that could be considered a trade secret, all definitely have ownership, and access should be restricted. In the past, I felt that information that affected me or had some relevance to my life should be available to me. I felt that information should be available to the people it affected, whether that be phone company information, credit bureau information, banking information, or computer system information in general. I am saying this in the past tense. In the present tense, I feel that the public is entitled only to information in the public domain. Information not available legally through normal channels is just going to have to be left at that. ISPNews: Do you believe that software should always be in the public domain.? CG: No, I do not. If I wrote something as wonderful as Lotus, or any of the Microsoft programs, or Windows, I would want people to pay for them. ISPNews: Then you do believe in private ownership of and protection for software? CG: Yes, definitely. ISPNews: What are you views on current U.S. Computer crime laws? CG: I think that the current laws are too broad. They do not make distinctions between various types of computer crimes. I consider breaking into a computer akin to trespassing. If someone simply walks across my lawn, I might be upset because they trampled my grass, but I would leave it at that. If someone drives across my lawn and leaves big trenches, and then comes over and kicks down my rosebush, well that's another thing. Then, if someone drives up my steps, goes through my house, through my kitchen, steals all my silverware, and then leaves, that's something completely different. And while these physical representations of trespassing can't be applied directly to an electronic format, distinctions are still necessary. ISPNews: And the present computer crime laws do not make these distinctions? CG: I am no lawyer, but from my understanding they do not. They need to be brought into focus. ISPNews: If they were brought into the kind of focus you suggest, would they be fair and equitable? CG: Definitely, depending on the punishment that went along with them. I don't think that people who own and operate computer systems would view someone who has logged into their system using a guest account that was deliberately left with no password to be as serious an intrusion as someone who got the system administrator password and then went through and deleted all the files. I don't think that simple intrusion would be considered as serious as unauthorized penetration along with the wholesale theft and sale to a competitor of marketing information, and advertising plans, and financial projections for the next quarter. ISPNews: What are your views on security training for users? CG: People need to be taught what the computer operating system is and how it works. After that, they need to establish some sort of channel by which information can be transmitted to others. Direct physical contact between communicating parties, covered by official, standard company procedures, is the best way to do this. People need to be aware that their account, no matter the level of importance, is a link in a chain that makes up the security of the system. Information from one account can be used as a springboard to other, more powerful accounts. All users within a network must understand that their information is just as important in the security chain as is that of the next person. ISPNews: Given where you are coming from, why should a potential client trust you? CG: I know that is a natural question. Just the very nature of creating a company should project an image that we are trying to come out of the shadows, out of the underground. We are saying, "Look everybody, we've been doing this for a long time, now we want to help. We have 11 years of working information about how people compromise existing security, and we can help with your particular situation." ISPNews: I am sure that you understand the natural suspicion that people have. CG: No, that's what I don't understand. If we at Comsec were out to compromise information from an existing company's computer network, we wouldn't have incorporated. We could have done that, and someone else out there probably has already done so. Then the information would be available to from one hacker to another. ISPNews: Are you suggesting there is no system out there that you can't break into? CG: No, I'm not suggesting that. But I am saying the vast majority can be penetrated. ISPNews: Which system is easiest to crack; and which is most difficult? CG: It is hard to say which system is more inherently penetrable than another. From the initial log-in, it's not the operating system; rather it's the system's operating environment that is the problem. Users may not have addressed security measures. Certain types of security holes may not have been closed. That's where a technical background comes into play: to understand the way the applications work; how different systems are accessed; to close holes in the system which have become apparent. You have to deal with human factors and technical issues. You must understand the way the computer works and the way programs are run. ISPNews: What is the best way to foil hackers? CG: It depends on the hacker. There are different types. Some people hack with modems. The casual hacker may just stumble across your particular computer system, and may be foiled with something as simple as good external security. He may be turned off by physical security devices such as a call-back modem, some sort of code access, or smart card. These measures will not stop a serious hacker who is after your company specifically. In this case, you have to beef up security, and take additional steps to ensure the safety of your computer. And you must make certain that security on the inside is as tight as on the outside. ISPN Editor's Note: Chris Goggans will respond, in every other issue of ISPNews, to your questions on hacking computer systems. His answers promise to be problem-solving, interesting, and even entertaining. We invite you to write Chris c/o: "Hackers' Mailbag" ISPNews 498 Concord Street Framingham, MA 01701-2357 _______________________________________________________________________________


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- Negotiate contracts and fit salaries under the cap in Dynasty Mode. Shrewd trades and smart free agent signings are now the key to your success in the new NHL.
- Game experience and success on the ice molds your young players into the superstars of tomorrow and maintains the spirit of your older veterans.
- See the stick flex on every slap shot, or a netminder looking a puck into his glove on a big save. The goalie's pads even remain flush to the ice when he butterflies.
- Strafe the blueline on a power play or create space from the defender while still seeing the entire ice. Hold the right trigger and you will always face up ice. Couple this with the Skill Stick and you'll have enjoy 100% control of your player.
- Nothing matches the pressure and intensity of a shootout. With the puck on your stick, and the game on the line, you can become an instant hero by beating the goalie one-on-one.
PSP Key Features
- Transfer your Season or Dynasty mode files back and forth between your PSP and your PS2 console. Now you can build up your team playing at home or on the road.
- Build team chemistry, sign and trade players, and negotiate contracts under the new salary cap to meet an owner's expectations. Earn trust points with every positive move then purchase upgrades for the team.
- NHL 07 players act like their real-life counterparts with six different player types, including Danglers, Playmakers, Snipers, Power Forwards, Offensive Defensemen, and Defensive Specialists.
- Intuitive control mapping, short load times and easy to use suspend features to enhance your play-on-on-the-go experience.
- NHL 07 for the PSP stays true to the quality of graphics and intelligent AI you'll find on the PS2 console
- Online** or across the room, you'll be able to turn your closest friends into rivals with head-to-head multiplayer Wi-Fi games.
The game will be available for the PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Xbox and PC.
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That is a pretty big jump, definitely quite a bit over 10m. Were you hit by a gust after take off?
ditto....It is fun to see pics from elsewhere and impressive jumps.KiteCulture wrote:funny how people are so quick to call BS. to FV and anyone else that posted a pic. Thanks. I liked the vid, and you got some pretty serious height and hang time. Now and again I get a really good one, but seems I'm always just a hair off on the timing for the truly big ones.
Have fun...stay up there
You just jealous that you don't have one like itWestozzy wrote:Getting some mileage out of this shot JB...lol
Love the contrast and editing work on the colours. Wish I had one of those taken during the edge days....


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BIO323 Human Anatomy/Physiology II
This course, the second half of the two-term series in human biology, will explore the structure and function of the endocrine, circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems of Homo sapiens. The pathological conditions associated with these systems will be addressed. You will learn to identify anatomical structures and recognize their important characteristics while gaining knowledge of anatomical and physiological terminology. Memorization of many facts and structures will be required, but practical applications of the material will also be stressed. Emphasis will be placed upon clinical applications, anabolic and catabolic energy pathways, and the levels of organization and control that permit homeostasis. Through this approach, students are expected to develop an understanding of how anatomy and physiology relate to pathology. Regardless of your career plans, this course will give you a deeper understanding of the most complex machine you will ever use…your body.
Concurrent enrollment in BIO324 required.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIO114/115, BIO 124/125, BIO 313/314, CHM114/115, and MAT 111


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2013-14: Started the year in the five seat of the 2V8 boat at the Princeton Chase (10/27) … moved to the four seat in the A4 crew in the spring and started all nine races … helped the crew to wins over St. Joseph's (4/11) and Georgetown (4/12) … part of a crew that finished third at the Patriot League Championships (5/16), helping MIT to a fourth-place overall finish.
2012-13: Competed on the second varsity 8 crew for most of the season … sat in the five seat at the Princeton Chase (10/28) … moved to the three position in the spring vs. Boston College (4/6), at the George Washington Invitational (4/12), vs. BC/BU/URI (4/27), and at the Beanpot (4/28) … switched to the five seat at the EAWRC Sprints (5/5) … moved back to the five position at the Patriot League Championships (5/17) … also sat in the seven seat of the B8 boat at the Dartmouth Green Monster (11/3).
Off The Water at MIT: Majoring in computer science … Engineers Without Borders (Treasurer) … Associate Advisor … Alpha Phi … Smart Women Securities … Tourguide
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Sgt. Maj. Susan M. Bellis relinquished the post of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson during a ceremony Thursday on the Cherry Point flight line.
CHERRY POINT � Sgt. Maj. Susan M. Bellis relinquished the post of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson during a ceremony Thursday on the Cherry Point flight line.
Bellis plans to retire on March 1, after more than 30 years of active service.
Robinson comes from Marine Aircraft Group 24 in Hawaii and sees his return to Cherry Point as a return home; the air station was his first duty station 24 years ago.
�It makes me honored that I�ve been able to stick around long enough to be given an opportunity to be the MAW sergeant major, especially where I grew up in the Marine Corps as a brand new Marine back in 1988,� Robinson said. Robinson�s first command was Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2.
Robinson said his primary goal is to nurture leadership and sound judgment between the ranks of corporal and gunnery sergeant, where he said most of the Marine Corps� work gets done.
Leadership makes all the difference between a productive workplace and one with problems, he said. He gave an example of a gunnery sergeant who, during Robinson�s first tour here, inspired him to earn a meritorious promotion to the rank of sergeant, become a drill instructor, and become the Marine he is today.
Bellis said it�s the Marines and sailors of a unit who make everything possible. In the case of 2nd MAW, they make it a formidable fighting force. Their focus is on getting aircraft in the air so they can support troops on the ground.
�I just want them to know that before I got here, I came from [Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center] Twentynine Palms where I worked for two infantry generals,� Bellissaid. �The last one I worked for said the hardest working Marines he had ever seen belonged to the wing and he was right.�


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Industry Insight
A secret spy exists on nearly every computer: its microphone. Through remote access trojans (RATs) these hackers are finding their way into even the most secure government and corporate environments. They can capture audio information and send it off as compressed audio files via email, an encrypted stream or pictures for unscrupulous uses. Even computer speakers can be used as microphones, so a computer can still be compromised if its audio and microphone channels are not physically separated.
As more organizations embrace Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems, the risk grows exponentially. Even in secure offices where information may be highly confidential, secure data is being exposed at an alarming rate.
RATs working through a hole in an organization's firewall or unsecured local area network can run invisibly on host PC and laptops, permitting an intruder to have remote access and control. These intruders, which often rely on zero-day vulnerabilities that are not detected by security software, can remotely activate the use of microphones. Then they can capture sounds from the user and his surrounding environment.
Since many VoIP networks switch data between networks of varying security levels, the exposure risk of electromagnetic interference leakage is compounded. And because most firmware is reprogrammable, the switch logic can be tampered with, and there is no way to track whether it has been opened or compromised. Additionally, the use of memory buffers and other types of data storage can further increase the risk of exploitation. These technologies can even be manipulated by malicious software as users switch between computers.
But a new breed of technology is emerging to prevent malicious audio signal interception. The approach is designed to enable centralized control over audio ports while reducing the possibility of analog "cross-talk" caused by audio signals between computers running at different security levels. Ideally, secure audio and microphone security solutions should support both stereo audio and microphone analog signals and allow users to securely share headsets, speakers and microphones between computers or IP phones without the risk of breach.
By keeping audio signals physically separated from the microphone or speaker signals, secure audio and microphone technologies can eliminate the possibility of leakage between signals on either side. As a result, organizations can prevent signals from being exploited or manipulated by malicious software, thereby maintaining the integrity of the signal when users switch between computers.
Further, the use of a hardware microphone mute button, which can physically shut off a microphone when not in use, can extend system security. Mute buttons cannot be manipulated by software or drivers, thereby assuring even more security.
When selecting options for audio and microphone security to cut the risk of audio signal interception, consider using these practices:
It's estimated that the U.S. government is attacked hundreds of thousands of times every day, making security threats impossible to eliminate altogether. Yet, by following practices to secure audio and microphone usage (especially in government and highly regulated industries including finance and healthcare), users can continue to benefit from the simplicity and low cost of VoIP systems, without the risk.
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I have noticed that on my phone AFTER placing electrical tape over literally all 3 mic's, Siri can still hear everything I say, clear as a bell. WHY?! That makes me want to question if it's even working at all. Even on laptops and tablets. I have even taped over tv's as well. Mics's and cameras.
You've got to be kidding me?!? Do you have any idea how many people would fry their computers if they tried to "Place a metal-plate firewall between the audio and microphone printed circuit boards..."? Not to mention the fact that those functions are integrated into one audio chip. Even the connections are integrated into a single riser on the motherboard. If you truly want to isolate your input from your output, use separate computers, high quality shielded cables, and lay them out appart from each other.
I thought it was much easier to put electric tape over the microphone ports that allow sound to reach the pickup surfaces. It's nice to hack into a computer to listen to nothing. This also works for defeating embedded cameras on laptops, televisions and more. Who would have thought a simple piece of thick plastic tape would work so well.
A very cheap, simple solution that I have used is to obtain a 1/8 inch plug from Radio Shack, terminate it with 10K Ohms of resistance and plug it into your laptop microphone jack. It works by interrupting the mic input line to the sound card. Even laptops whose software senses the impedance change to switch will think an external microphone was plugged in and kill the internal mic.
The simple solution it to program your sound channel to constantly play horrendous "music" and turn your speakers off. Anyone that hacks it will have to sit through the "music" in the hopes of ever getting something useful. The two least liked forms of "music" are improv and opera although they can also be mixed into improvisational opera: http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2008/dec/23/comedy-impropera. Have your computer switch between different operas at each phrase. 7-elevens have been using opera to get rid of lingerers for years. Make their ears bleed.
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The Browning Citori shotgun is the perfect blend of beauty and performance, and one of most famous over and under shotguns in history. Today's Browning Citori shotguns, as well as all other over and under shotguns on the market today, have their roots in the original Superposed shotgun designed by John M. Browning in the 1920s. While others had tried to develop the over and under shotgun idea, none had perfected it as Browning did. Deviating from the general thinking of gun designers at the time, the idea of one barrel 'superimposed' above the other added a genius level of complexity.
The quality and precision of Browning Citori shotguns are second to none, with each detail being a model of firearm perfection. With its classic styling and smooth, streamlined design, the Browning Citori shotgun fits and shoulders easily. It comes in line instantly, and swings effortlessly through a target. Take a Browning Citori shotgun in hand, and feel the pride of perfection and quality.
Browning Citori shotguns are more than just shotguns - they are the quintessential representative of the Browning brand. Browning Citori shotguns are made to an extreme level of craftsmanship for dependable function, impeccable looks, and championship performance. Wood-to-metal fit and tight, consistent junctions are paramount on the Browning Citori. To ensure the precise fit of critical components, Browning Citori shotguns are machined to exacting tolerances, heat-treated for greater strength, and fitted using the traditional lampblack-and-file method.
Take any Browning Citori shotgun from the rack and you will see the same high level of fit and finish on every firearm. Once you open and close the action, throw it to your shoulder, and sight down the barrels will you fully understand why the Browning Citori has gained its reputation as the finest over and under shotgun available in the world.
For 2010, the Browning Citori shotgun has received a performance upgrade with the addition of Vector Pro lengthened forcing cones in every 12 and 20 gauge model. Once again, the Citori shotgun from Browning Firearms elevates the bar a notch higher for the competition to try to match.
The Citori shotgun from Browning Firearms is engineered for years of performance. With high quality fit and finish and elegantly rugged, the Browning Citori is one of the most durable, long lasting shotguns available.
Hammers and Hammer Ejectors
The hammers of Browning Citori shotguns are powered by coil-type mainsprings for positive primer ignition. The convenient barrel selector allows the shooter to choose which barrel fires on the first pull of the single trigger, and the second pull fires the remaining barrel. Ejectors are activated by a sharp hammer blow for more positive ejection than the push imparted by competitors' ejectors. The automatic ejectors eject fired shells when the breech is opened and elevate unfired shells for easy removal.
Citori Locking Bolt and Hinge Pin
The Browning Citori utilizes a transverse-mounted, full-width tapered locking bolt, which engages a full-width tapered recess in the rear barrel lugs. The taper allows the bolt to seat deeper over the years. The hinge pin extends from one side of the receiver to the other for maximum strength. It's the reason people say a Browning Citori wears in, not out.
Chrome Chambers
All Citori shotguns from Browning feature chrome-plated chambers to resist the toll of thousands of shells, and to greatly improve corrosion resistance.
Triple Trigger System
All Sporting Clays, XT and XS Series Citori shotguns come equipped with the Triple Trigger system, which allows the shooter to fine tune the length of pull and switch between a wide checkered, a narrow smooth and a wide smooth canted trigger shoe.
Back-Bored Barrels
Browning Citori shotguns in both 12 and 20 gauge feature Back-Bored Technology
Choke Tubes
12 and 20 gauge Browning Citori shotguns include the interchangeable Invector-Plus choke tube system. 28 gauge and .410 bore Citori shotguns include the Standard Invector system. Browning choke tubes work in tandem with lengthened Vector Pro forcing cones to produce consistent shot patterns with uniform densities and fewer fliers.
Vector Pro
Browning was the first manufacturer to make the back-bored barrel a standard shotgun feature, and now they have gone a step further with Vector Pro technology, which features a lengthened forcing cone over 2 inches longer than other systems. The result minimizes shot deformation and maximizes pattern uniformity, consistency, and density.
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