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The day is here Boston UserCon. This time around they are focused on EUC (End User Computing) these conferences are key in my opinion to networking and learning about the newest technology. If you cant make it to VMworld the UserCons are the next best shot to getting up to date information on VMWare and beyond. An extreme amount of effort is put into these conferences and you can really notice it. And although this is a naive statement, it almost seems like nothing is going wrong.
The leaders @steveathanas , @JamesMuellerIT and Matt Bradford @VMSpot did an awesome job like always!
The vendor selection is turning out to be about what you would expect from a technical conference but obviously focusing more on the VDI side. Most of the well-known vendors are here this year. Dell/EMC, Zerto, Rubriks, NetApp/SolidFire , Green Pages (Big VAR in the New England area), and of course VMware.
Mostly I come to these conferences for the community sessions and the networking opportunity they present which is unmatched in my opinion. Getting to see some of the VMware communities top dogs giving their take on careers and community is awesome.
One session I attended was by @RebeccaFitzhugh focused on leadership. a pretty strong topic but she delivered it in a solid fashion.
The crowd was pretty big at the lunch Keynote and the speaker was fantastic. Talking about the trends of EUC and the future. Unfortunately I couldn't stay for the entire session but the first half was good.
But ultimately I had to leave before the after party because my oldest graduated from Pre-K that same day!
Congratulations Colby!


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So, when the news broke out of Michigan State 90-81 loss to No. 15 seed Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Draymond Green can't help but tweet his disappointment.
Well there goes my bracket… Well more importantly my sanity…. Ahhhhhhhh somebody wake me up from this nightmare I'm living Right now!!
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) March 18, 2016
The No.2 seed Michigan State was even favored to win the NCAA tournament and the huge upset just complete the 100% busted NCAA bracket in the opening turmoil of the 2016 NCAA tournament.
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You may have seen media reports that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is "banning trans fat" from our food supply. Trans fats are highly correlated with coronary heart disease–our number one killer–so much so that the World Health Organization and other public health bodies have determined that there is no amount that can be considered safe to consume. Trans fats are created in the process of hydrogenation of oil (typically soy bean oil). This year the FDA will revoke the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status of hydrogenized oil, effectively removing the ingredient from all processed foods. So the FDA is banning trans fats, right?
Wrong. Trans fats are found naturally in animal foods such as meat, dairy, poultry, and fish. This comes as no surprise when we understand that hydrogenated oils were created by food manufacturers to mimic the properties of animal fats like lard. You may remember your grandma (or great grandma) saving the grease from cooked bacon in a can to reuse again and again for cooking. Lard is a fully saturated fat; it is solid at room temperature and does not break down or smoke at high temperatures. Many plant-based fats are unsaturated; the molecular structure has fewer
hydrogen atoms, allowing the molecules to slip and slide against each other. Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature. When public health authorities began to indict saturated fats (found primarily in animal foods) in coronary heart disease and other chronic diseases, processed food manufacturers needed a substitute for creamy, shelf-stable lard. But the substitute had to also appear healthy, so a plant-based oil should be used. Plant-based oils that are naturally high in saturated fat such as coconut oil and palm oil (both solid at room temperature) seemed a good solution but were costly to produce. A process was developed where the unsaturated oil from soybeans is bombarded with hydrogen in order to fill in the missing hydrogen atoms and make the oil solid at room temperature. This process of hydrogenation was a great success for food manufacturers, and Crisco was born in 1911. But in the process of hydrogenation, some twists in the fat molecules occurred. These artificial "trans" fats would turn out to be highly damaging to the human body. A century of American consumption would pass before US government authorities would revoke the GRAS status of hydrogenated oils in our food.
In 2013 the FDA announced that it would likely remove GRAS status of hydrogenated oils for food, and in 2015 it finalized that ruling. But the FDA has made no move to limit the consumption of naturally occurring trans fat found in animal foods. Meat, dairy, poultry, and fish contribute fully 20% of all trans fats consumed by Americans. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, 5% of the fat in a hamburger is trans fat. The fat in cheese is 3% trans fat on average, and butter can be up to 7% trans fat. Hot dogs and ground turkey both contain about 4% trans fats. A single chicken breast contains nearly a gram of trans fat. Do these seemingly low percentages really matter when it comes to the health of Americans? The National Academy of Science (NAS) concludes that they do. NAS was unable to even assign a Tolerable Upper Daily Limit of intake because "any incremental increase in trans fatty acid intake increases coronary heart disease risk." The truth is that trans fats are unavoidable on non-vegan diets. Knowing this, it is irresponsible to report that the FDA is "banning trans fats." A nutritional epidemiologist at the Harvard School of Public Health provides the reason more health professionals don't recommend a vegan diet (text selected from Michael Greger, MD):
'We can't tell people to stop eating all meat and all dairy products,' he said. 'Well, we could tell people to become vegetarians,' he added. 'If we were truly basing this only on science, we would, but it is a bit extreme.'
What seems extreme to me is the irresponsible media coverage by: Huffington Post ("FDA Trans Fat Ban"), TIME
("Why the FDA Banned Trans Fat"), CBS News ("FDA Bans Trans Fat in Food Supply"), The Washington Post ("FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fat from US Food Supply"), and others. The FDA's action is laudable in that hydrogenated oils will no longer be found in processed foods, but in order to meet the public health guidelines for trans fat consumption Americans will need to drastically reduce their consumption of the animal foods that contain trans fats. And the American public has a right to know.


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Federal Hours of Service Rules and Truck Driver Fatigue
Under federal law, a truck driver isn't allowed to push unreasonably long hauls that could compromise their ability to drive safely. These laws are meant to ensure that drivers are allowed a significant amount of time to sleep and rest before getting back on the road. If these regulations are violated because a company placed unreasonable expectations on an employee, the trucking company can be held liable for any subsequent accidents.
If you've been injured by a truck driver who was pushed beyond the point of exhaustion by their employer, you may be entitled to file for compensation. To discuss what legal options may be available to you as an injured driver, contact the Iowa car accident lawyers of LaMarca Law Group, P.C., today at 877-327-2600.
What Federal Rules Are in Place?
According to the hours of service laws, there are strict limitations in place to prevent trucking companies from making truckers put in an unhealthy number of hours on the road. Some of these limitations can include the following:
- Working hours cannot exceed 14 hours in a day
- Driving hours cannot exceced 11 hours in a day
- At the start of a shift, a driver must have not worked for at least 10 hours
- A driver cannot exceed 60 working hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days
If a truck driver is asked to go beyond these clearly defined limits, they may be putting others on the road at risk.
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Our Client are seeking a Solicitor for a role which has a strong anti-money laundering (AML) focus but also includes providing advice on a range of other risk management issues which affects the business.
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The successful candidate
- will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team
- be a qualified solicitor, REL or RFL, with 3+ years' relevant law firm experience
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Friday, January 9, 2009
Barbaro's Little Brother
The day was so stunningly beautiful in South Florida (72 degrees and not a cloud to be found) that I decided to spend it outdoors at a familiar old retreat, Gulfstream Park race track. While there, I cashed a $103 exacta and picked up this bit of gossip: Nicanor, a younger full brother to beloved Barbaro, the ill-fated winner of the 2006 Kentucky Derby, is expected to make his racing debut in either late January or early February. He is currently preparing at Palm Meadows training center, about 45 miles up the road.
Nicanor (pictured above) is a 3-year-old, which makes him eligible for this year's Derby the first Saturday in May. But since he's a full brother to Barbaro, meaning he shares the same sire (Dynaformer) and dam (La Villa Rouge), the anticipation is especially great even though the colt is, at this point, a mystery.
Interesting fact: Barbaro was named for one of six foxhounds depicted in the portrait "Foxhounds Meute de la Mr. Le Comte de Barral." Nicanor was named for one of the others. Letenor, another in the painting, is the next sibling in line to Barbaro, a 2-year-old full brother who is also said to be "close to the races."
If Dynaformer and La Villa Rouge continue making colts, we should also expect Margano, Sereno and Calypso to round out the family portrait.
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1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album?
First, thank you for the interview! We have been focused on two goals since completing the last album: one, push the album. This is done in several ways. We have tour dates being booked, tons of merch has been printed, promo is going out, reviews are coming in. The second goal is to keep making new music. We are currently experiencing a burst of creativity and are doing our best to harness it. Almost 2 brand new songs are written in the past few weeks, and our newest album isn't even released yet. We've never been ahead like that before, and were still learning as we go.
2.You have a new album coming out this month, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical direction it has taken and also how does it differ from previous recordings?
Honestly the biggest difference from our other albums is the tempos. This was our first time recording to a click track, and was a new challenge that ultimately helped us sound better. Making beat maps is still a new thing for us and next time we expect even better results. Some of the playing felt slower than we were used to but it helps make the groove stronger sometimes. Click tracks are unforgiving. The playing is of course still quite fast at times, but generally a tad slower than our first albums, but what that does, is strengthen the overall structure of the songs.
3.The song lyrics cover conspiracy theories and occult themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interests in these topics?
This is the drummer talking so I don't have much input on lyrics... however I have read some of this stuff and find it interesting at times. Do I personally think reptiles rule the world? No I don't. I'm more interested in how fairy tales are used to control civilizations. But is it possible? Maybe, and it makes for lyrical content that most bands aren't using already. In 2006, we were the only DM band (that we knew of) that was doing this.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Embryonic Devourment'?
The legend of how the name was formed is murky because there are 2 accounts. Some dude claims he came up with the name and said we could use it. Our guitar player Lauren claims he made it up when we were eating eggs one day. He insists I was there but honestly its all a blur to me. What I do recall for certain, is that the name was created months before it was used. Then, when we decided in early 2003 to change the name Ye Old Skabbard, I suggested we use it, since we were moving in a more brutal direction musically. After some discussion, it was agreed upon. Months later, Austin created the logo.
5.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
The northwest death fest in Seattle 2004, 05, 06, were all great. 05 had Cannibal Corpse. 06 had Obituary. In 05 there was this house party in the San Diego area where like 200 people were crammed in this basement, we barely had room to play and the energy was just incredible. In 06 we played our first show ever with Origin, who was a big early inspiration for us. In 08 we had our first us tour so all those shows were memorable. In 09 we played the California metal fest at the Anaheim Grove. That was probably the biggest crowd we played for. In 2012 we had 10 dates on the occupation domination tour with Origin, Cattle Decapitation, Decrepit Birth, and Aborted. All of those were great. Also we got to play with Dying Fetus and Six Feet Under that year. In 2013 we got to play with the legendary Possessed. That was one of our best shows. Those are the most memorable out of hundreds of shows.
6.What are the touring plans for the new album?
A western us tour is being booked right now, with Abolishment of Flesh and The Opaque. It will go from April 18 until may 3rd and will run from San Francisco to Wisconsin and back. We are also planning a quick run up to Washington in February. Fans can check our Facebook page for updates and shows in their areas. As the shows get confirmed they will be posted.
7.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your newer music by fans of death metal?
Mostly good. We always have people telling us that we shouldn't write about lizards, but we figure there's always some asshole who wants to tell everyone how to do shit, so who cares right? Haha! No but honestly the feedback is all we could hope for. There are people out there who understand our music and appreciate it for the same reasons we write it. That makes us happy.
8.What is going on with the other musical projects these days that the band members are involved with?
Austin and Adam used to play in a crust band called Glob but not for a while now. Austin still jams with his dad and his brother, sometimes they get the occasional paying gig doing top 40 type stuff. His dad is a guitar master and can play anything. I myself just did a few songs for an unnamed project with our new vocalist Hunter. It was like a spazzy math core thing with occasional buttrock riffs. It was actually the first time in over 10 years that I did any music outside of ED.
9.What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
More songs with structure, without sacrificing the creativity. We are learning how to integrate music making software into our songwriting process, such as beat mapping. The better prepared we are, the better it will sound. We fell like we are better players than ever before and want to make the most of it. Each time we've gone into the studio, we've learned something. And we bring that with us to the next album.
10.What are some bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Origin, Gorguts, Deeds of Flesh, Spawn of Possession, Decrepit Birth, those bands inspired us to be brutal and technical. Currently we are listening to stuff like the new album from Spawn of Possession, the new Gorguts, new Deeds....we try not to sound like other bands too much so sometimes we limit the amount of death metal that we listen to. I spend more time playing than listening which I think is what musicians should do if they want to find their own way. It may take longer to master sometimes but it makes for more creativity.
11.What are some of your non musical interests?
We all like golf a little bit...Austin has a wife and daughter, in fact we are all married. I have interest in horticulture and work at a gardening store. Adam spends his time buying and selling music gear. Our new vocalist spends his time playing music with as many people as he can.
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thanks again for the interview!
Buy our shit! Ha ha!
But seriously, every dime goes right back into the band so we can keep bringing you our music... so please check out our website and our Facebook page, look us up on YouTube, there are 2 songs posted from the new album for your listening pleasure!


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- CASARA, Electronic Searches - A Radio Tutorial
- Off-Tuning - Cardinal Pass - What's in a Name?
- CASARA, Electronic Searches - Science vs Pareidolia
If I had seen this article from the CBC, or this one about two and a half years ago, when I was still a happy member of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association, I would have been ecstatic. But that was before I learned a very hard lesson about what level of technical correctness is acceptable by CASARA, and what CASARA management is prepared to do to people who dissent from the officially accepted (if not officially published) line. Now I am just very concerned.
My concern stems from a set of electronic search techniques that have been used by at least one CASARA unit when tasked by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton. I have written before on the procedure for performing the electronic ELT homing technique know as the Aural Null, and the confusion in CASARA about how it works. Earlier this year I received a paper from another member of CASARA titled IMPROVEMENT IN POSITION ACCURACY For ELT and VISUAL SEARCHES by Anne Barr, Mike Casey, Langley R. Muir. This is a long paper with several technical assertions in it so let's take them one at a time. In this post I will address how the Aural Null procedure works.
When discussing the Aural null in their paper Barr, Casey and Muir state:
The basic assumptions on which these techniques work are that there is only one ELT operating in the area and that the radiation pattern of that ELT is very nearly circular at the search altitude.
In practice the second of these assumptions can be severely mistaken. Reasons for the radiation pattern to depart from circularity could include:
- deformation of the antenna or ground plane of the ELT
- the presence of one or more reflectors, such as the metal of the crashed aircraft or hanger walls
- the presence or absence of trees and vegetation of possibly variable conductance, reflectance, and spacing leading to variable absorption and reflectance, refraction, and diffraction of the signal
- the presence of one or more topographical reflectors leading to complete or partial constructive or destructive interference patterns
- possible wave guide issues if the ELT is near or within buildings, structures, or severe topography and
- the presence of high tension power lines.
Any or all of the above can lead to a non-circular radiation pattern and consequently make the simple geometry of the Aural Null procedures give rise to incorrect positions. Nonetheless, an understanding of how radiation patterns can be distorted as well as training and practice in a variety of circumstances can allow a CASARA crew to locate an ELT in many difficult circumstances.
Some of the difficult circumstances noted above are discussed in the CASARA Training Manual1 in the section on the use of DF techniques with the L-PER (p 139 ff), the CAP Manual (p 179 ff), and they are well-known within the Electronic Search Specialist (ESS) community. It is not too difficult to devise circumstances in which no method, other than the Gridded Mapping technique, would enable a crew to determine the position of a radiating ELT. In the remainder of this paper however we will leave these complications aside and assume that the task is to determine the location of a well-behaved ELT which is radiating in a circular pattern with no other complicating factors.
Emphasis is mine.
More than one of the scientists and engineers who have reviewed the paper have noted that, when dealing with life and death situations, one does not have the luxury to decide what environmental factors to consider and what to set asside. Other than that, the only real problem with this statement is in the first paragraph "... the radiation pattern of that ELT is very nearly circular at the search altitude" and similar assertions. They are correct with most of their reasons why the ELT radiation pattern is not circular, but the Aural Null technique does not depend on the radiation pattern being nearly circular; rather it depends on the area in which the ELT signal may be detected being nearly circular.
The signal that CASARA, or any other searchers, will use to track an ELT is transmitted on 121.5 MHz at a power of 0.1 Watt (or 100 milliwatts, mW) for the older style TSO C91 units and most TSO C126 units. Engineers and technicians will usually refer to the power output of a transmitter in decibels (abbreviated dB) relative to one Watt (dBW) or relative to one milliwatt (dBm). This makes the mathematics much simpler when asked to calculate things like what distance a particular transmission my be detected.
If you are already familiar with dB arithmetic you may wish to skip this paragraph, and the next. Decibels are a way of stating a ratio. As above, an ELT will radiate at a power of 100 milliwatts. We can express that as a ratio of 100 mw / 1 mw. This seems to be a pointless operation, but it will make sense in a moment. If we perform the division implied by the ratio 100 ÷ 1 = 100, the units cancel each other out. To convert this ratio to the units of bel we use the common logarithm: log(100) = 2. Since a decibel is one tenth of a bel, 2 bels would equal 20 decibels and since the original ratio was in relation to milliwatts 100 mW is 20 dBm.
The reason we convert values to decibels is one of the features of logarithm functions. Most of the processes that affect radio or audio energy are either multiplications or divisions. For example an amplifier may double the power of a signal so that the power output of the amplifier is twice the input power. On the other hand if a signal has to travel some distance to a receiver the power at the receiver may be one half of the power transmitted. By using logarithms these multiplications become addition, and divisions become subtraction. If we convert the amplifier doubling into decibels we get 10 × log(2 ÷ 1) = 3dB. Similarly if we convert the loss over distance to decibels we get 10 × log(1 ÷ 2) = -3dB. So if we are far enough away from the ELT that the power has been divided in half, we could say we have 100mW ÷ 2 = 50mW, or we could say we have 20dBm - 3dB = 17dBm. If we put the received signal through our doubling amplifier we could say we are amplifying 50mW × 2 = 100mW, or 17dBm + 3dB = 20dBm. Addition and subtraction are easier than multiplication and division so you will find radio engineering formulae use dB and dBm.
As Barr, Casey and Muir state there are many things that can affect the radiation pattern of any transmitter including an ELT, and the effect on the radiation pattern will affect how far away the signal may be detected in each direction. The most important factor affecting the reception of the signal though is distance. In their paper Barr, Casey and Muir correctly state "...the signal strength will radiate outwardly (both horizontally and vertically) in a very nearly spherical pattern and will vary inversely with the square of the distance from the antenna." Unfortunately they then completely ignore the affect of the inverse square law on reception distance.
When radio engineers and technicians compute how much power a particular receiver will see from a transmitter they use a link budget equation:
- PRX = received power (dBm)
- PTX = transmitted power (dBm)
- GTX = transmitter antenna gain (dB)
- LTX = transmitter losses (coax, connectors, etc.) (dB)
- LFS = free space loss or path loss (dB)
- GRX = receiver antenna gain (dB)
- LRX = receiver losses (coax, connectors, etc.) (dB)
LFS = 20log(dkm) + 20log(fMHz) + 32.45
The frequency is fixed at 121.5 MHz so the equation further simplifies to:
LFS = 20log(dkm) + 74.14
If we ignore the other terms in the link budget formula for now we can generate a chart showing the signal strength in dBm the receiver will see given the distance from the transmitter, and transmitted power.
And for clarity here is the same chart to a maximum distance of 100 km.
The final piece of information we need is what signal strength the receiver needs in order that we can detect the signal from the ELT. That is often called the noise floor. Signals with a strength below the noise floor can not normally be detected. The noise floor depends on a number of factors. For VHF signals and receivers a value near -140 dB is normal. But aviation receivers use amplitude modulation and have slightly wider bandwidth so I'm using a conservative -107 dBm based on a sensitivity of 1μV into 50 Ω. We can see from the charts that a transmitter radiating an effective power of 10 dBm (3 milliwatts) would be detectable up to 100 km. A transmitter radiating 0 dBm (1 millwatt) could be detected up to 35 km. To look at it another way, if the radiation pattern of an ELT is non-circular, even if the radiation strength is 20dB less in one direction than in the ideal case, the signal could still be detected by a search platform up to 35 km, that is 19 nautical miles, away. To put that in perspective, a log periodic antenna (often used for TV reception in rural areas in past decades and still seen on top of towers around the country) may have an attenuation of 25dB in the direction opposite of the 'forward' direction. A log periodic is a fairly complex device designed by engineers. So, while it is possible that something might affect the radiation pattern enough to reduce detection range below 50 nautical miles, it would have to be something significant such as a large geologic feature, catastrophic physical damage, a nearly exhausted battery, etc.
This is a good time to go back to the link budget equation to talk about the remaining four parameters: GTX, LTX, GRX and LRX . The two gain parameters GTX and GRX represent the antenna gain of the transmit and receive antennas respectively. For example, the log periodic antenna of the last paragraph would have a gain of 9dB in the forward direction, or a gain of -25dB in the backward direction. The two loss parameters LTX and LRX refer to the total losses in the transmitter or receiver system, cables, connectors, etc. These parameters would be very important if the antenna was some large distance from the transmitter or receiver. For the situation of an ELT and an airborne search platform these values would be a few dB, or less.
Up to this point I have been assuming approximately isotropic radiation patterns (left). An isotropic radiator sends equal amounts of power in all directions and has a gain of 0dBi.The antennas in use with ELTs and communications radios installed in aircraft are ground plane whips (or mono poles) which have a toroidal (right) radiation pattern and a typical gain of 5.2dBi. This means that in practice, when computing the link budget equation we should add approximately 10dB of gain to account for the antennas in use. The lower half of the radiation pattern is truncated for clarity, and due to the ground plane of a whip antenna (mono-pole).
In a previous posting I shared this table from the RCAF National SAR Manual with you. It gives ELT detection ranges for search platforms flying at various altitudes:
This is a good time to go back to the link budget equation to talk about the remaining four parameters: GTX, LTX, GRX and LRX . The two gain parameters GTX and GRX represent the antenna gain of the transmit and receive antennas respectively. For example, the log periodic antenna of the last paragraph would have a gain of 9dB in the forward direction, or a gain of -25dB in the backward direction. The two loss parameters LTX and LRX refer to the total losses in the transmitter or receiver system, cables, connectors, etc. These parameters would be very important if the antenna was some large distance from the transmitter or receiver. For the situation of an ELT and an airborne search platform these values would be a few dB, or less.
|Isotropic approximation of a mono-pole
|Toroidal approximatin of a mono-pole
In a previous posting I shared this table from the RCAF National SAR Manual with you. It gives ELT detection ranges for search platforms flying at various altitudes:
|Altitude feet
|Range nm
So why does the RCAF give ELT detection ranges of less than 50 nautical miles when search platforms are below 3000 feet? Did we not just show that the ELT should be detectable for a much greater distance than that? Indeed we did. So what is going on? ELTs use Very High Frequency or VHF signals. In the same band but slightly higher than the frequencies used by FM radio stations. VHF signals only travel line-of-sight. They can not bend around the curve of the earth the way short wave or AM radio station signals can do. In fact the light we see by follows the same rules. So, just like you may be able to see a short distance while standing, but a greater distance when in a tall building, or from a hill top, a search platform may "see" an ELT (that is receive a signal from it) only if the ELT is nearer than its radio horizon.
|Line of sight - Radio Horizon. Aircraft at A and C detect the ELT, Aircraft at B does not.
d = 1.41 ×√ h
- h = height in feet
- d = distance in miles
d = 1.07 ×√ h
- h = height in feet
- d = distance in nautical miles
If you do the math you will find your figures are very close to those provided by the RCAF. So the Aural Null does not depend on the radiation pattern of the ELT. So long as the link budget calculation shows the receiver will receive a signal above the noise floor, it depends on the radio horizon of the search platform. Since the Earth is very nearly spherical, the radio horizon will be very nearly circular. This was the official position of the RCAF when I discussed it with them not too long ago.
I don't know why these experienced members of CASARA would make this mistake. I do know that the first flight (with which they attempted to collect the data used in their paper) had to be repeated because they could not detect the training ELT beacon even when flying directly overhead. They replaced the beacon and flew again. I tested the ELT used for the first flight and found that the battery had been completely depleted. Perhaps for a number of training missions over a protracted period the batteries in the training beacons had insufficient charge to produce a strong enough signal to be detected to the radio horizon and this caused confusion.
A more likely reason comes from the paper. They describe an electronic search that they call an Aural Null, but the points they use for the calculation were taken with the receiver tuned to a frequency 150 kHz above the ELT frequency. Spurious signals from an ELT can be detected at frequencies that far away from the design frequency but only well within the radio horizon. On the flight documented in their paper the reception range was about 2.5 km. Under those conditions, a non-circular radiation pattern would affect the accuracy of the calculation. This is why the approved Aural Null technique does not specify tuning off the ELT frequency.
I have not been able to get a satisfactory answer as to why they would use an incorrectly performed search procedure, which produced predictably inaccurate results, to attack the reputation of an approved electronic search technique; nor why persons in leadership positions in the provincial and national organizations would support this. I am very concerned that the ideas set out in their paper have become widely accepted within CASARA. If CASARA is going to be providing first response SAR in the arctic, it is important that their operations be based on proper, scientifically valid techniques.
So whether by accident of poor battery management, or naive use of off-tuning to home spurious transmissions or some other mechanism members of CASARA have become convinced that radiation pattern rather than radio horizon is the controlling factor in how the Aural Null technique works. In my next article I talk about what can happen if a search platform actually performs a search in the way recommended by the Barr, Casey and Muir paper as the product of these misconceptions.
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The Trouble with Texting
I should give up texting altogether.
I trust you remember the "hat feet" fiasco. (If not, read the blog post from September 17, 2009.) Since that experience I have learned how to form coherent sentences when texting, complete with proper punctuation. Just when I thought I'd mastered the whole texting thing, I got a phone call from a Colorado Springs homicide detective.
Let me explain. This week, my 19-year-old daughter, Abby, has been taking care of some friends' cats and zucchini while said friends are out of town. I should just trust that said 19-year-old is on top of things, but I'm a mother, and sometimes I don't do so well with the whole "keep-your-nose-out-of-it" thing.
I was a little worried that our friends would come home to feline fatalities, so before settling in at the office one morning I sent Abby a friendly—okay, motherly—little text: Did you feed the cats yesterday?
Everything was spelled correctly; it was a full sentence, proper capitalization and punctuation—good to go. I went to select Abby's phone number. There were two very similar numbers in my "recently used" list. At one time in the past I misdialed her number and now both numbers are saved on my phone. Was Abby's number xx7-xxxx or xx9-xxxx? I know I've selected the wrong one a few times. I held my breath and selected xx9-xxxx.
A few minutes later I got a call on my cell phone. The phone number on the display screen was a little odd. It wasn't a standard seven-digit number. Maybe it's the phone company, I told myself and answered it.
"Hello?" I said.
"Hello. Is this 5xx-xxxx?" a deep voice asked, reciting my phone number precisely.
"This is Detective Howard with the Colorado Springs Police Department."
My mind raced. Eric is on a camping trip—did something happen? Did someone break into the house? Has my car been stolen?
"Yes . . ." I responded tentatively.
"My phone number is xx9-xxxx. I've been receiving some unusual texts from this number. Can you explain this?"
Flooded with both relief and embarrassment, I began to babble. "Oh, I'm so sorry. Your phone number is one digit different than my daughter's. I texted your number by mistake. I had both numbers on my list and I wasn't sure if she was 7 or 9 and I chose 9 when I should have chosen 7. It will never happen again. I'm so sorry—"
Officer Howard chuckled. "Oh, that's a relief. I've been known to get harassing calls from people I've worked with as a homicide detective. I've had to change my number more than once."
"I'm so sorry," I continued, my heart beat back to normal. "I'll be more careful."
"Oh, don't worry about it. Now that I know it's not a disgruntled citizen it's okay. Text away."
Feeling comfortable with the friendly homicide detective I asked, "So, did you feed the cats yesterday?"
Anyway, like I said, I should just give up texting altogether. Or at least be sure of my phone numbers. In the future I'll be sure to use xx7-xxxx. Or is it xx9?


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Teaching Contents of the Academy
Comprehensive violinistic development
Expression and violin virtuosity in the 19th/20th century
and future developmental opportunities ; inner aspects of virtuosity
Playing with cutgat strings and its potential development.
The philosophical and Goethean scientific views of
Siegfried Eberhardt
and the complementary humanities (Anthroposophy)
(In the views held by Siegfried Eberhardt the Violin Academy sees an affinity
to Valborg Svärdström-Werbeck, who founded the
Schule der Stimmenthüllung
the help of Rudolf Steiner)
Pictorial language, Fantasy and physical movements in violin pedagogy.
Teaching beginners one-to-one and in groups.
Pedagogy and didactics
Melody and breathing
Living rhythm
The incarnation of harmony
The developmental progress of the 'Theory of Harmony' in our day and age
(Hermann Beckh, Oberkogler, Raimund Schwedeler)
Standard pitch and individual intonation
The elements fire, water, air, earth and ether
The planets and their influence
Zodiacal influences
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Trump calls Las Vegas shooting 'act of pure evil'
Trump on Las Vegas shooting: "It was an act of pure evil"
President Donald Trump called the worst shooting in U.S. history "an act of pure evil" in remarks to the nation Monday morning, but said "the answers do not come easy."
The mass shooting at a Jason Aldean concert, which killed at least 58 and injured at least 500, is the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history. Law enforcement say 64-year-old gunman Stephen Paddock killed himself as officers closed in on him.
"In moments of horror, America comes together as one. It always has," Trump said, adding, "Though we feel such great anger ... it is our love that defines us today, and always will, forever."
He called on the nation to pray for the victims.
"We cannot fathom their pain, we cannot imagine their loss," he said.
Trump said he would be in Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet with families and survivors.
The White House orderered flags to be flown at half staff until sunset on October 6.
Trump had tweeted his sympathy for the victims earlier that morning:
My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2017
It's the first shooting on such a large scale to occur during Trump's presidency. But the Pulse nightclub shooting, which killed 49 people and was formerly the most deadly shooting in U.S. history, occurred while Trump was president-elect. His response to that tragedy was widely criticized, by Democrats and Republicans alike.
Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
Trump was also criticized for his response to the attack in Charlottesville, Virginia. A man drove his car into a crowd of people who were protesting a white supremacist rally being held in the area. One woman was killed in the attack and 19 were injured.
After days of mostly silence on the attack, as many called on Trump to condemn white supremacy, Trump eventually gave a statement that sparked outrage.
"I think there is blame on both sides," the president said in a combative exchange with reporters at Trump Tower in Manhattan. "You had a group on one side that was bad. You had a group on the other side that was also very violent. Nobody wants to say that. I'll say it right now."
Following a shooting at a Republican Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia in June, Trump repeatedly voiced support for the injured victims, which included Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La. Trump repeatedly tweeted support for Scalise and praised the heroics of law enforcement officers in a full statement.
Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 14, 2017
There have been mass casualties and terror attacks in foreign countries since Trump has been president, and his responses to those tragedies have inspired mixed reactions. He was largely supportive of Spain after a terrorist attack in August left 13 dead and 80 injured in Barcelona.
The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help. Be tough & strong, we love you!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017


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Academically Related Activities (ARA)
Student Academic Development (SAD)
UPDATED: As of October 12, 2018: All funds in the ARA and SAD Grants have been allocated for this year.
Applications received will be placed on a waitlist if more funds become available.
Program Guidelines for the 2018-2019 Academic Year
Required Documents:
To support activities that extend students' educational experiences beyond the normal instructional environment. We encourage students from all academic disciplines to apply. ARA and SAD are for reimbursement only.
Must be an active student at Sacramento State during the semester when attending the conference to be eligible for grant funding. Students that have graduated prior to attending a conference are not eligible for funding.
Application Timeline:
Funds are distributed as applications are submitted on a first come, first served basis. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR. Students should apply for funds as soon as they know they will be attending the conference, and are encouraged to do so as early as possible to maximize the chance of funding.
NOTE: California Government Code Section 11139.8 prohibits the use of "state funds", which include the ARA and SAD grants, for travel to the states listed on the CA state travel ban list. ARA and SAD grants will, therefore, not be approved for travel to the following states: Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. (The complete list of affected states is maintained on the California State Attorney General's website, https://oag.ca.gov/ab1887 ).
- Application - March 1, 2019 (students can still apply for conferences that go as late as May 1, 2019, but the application must be received by March 1, 2019)
- Receipts and Final Statement - Two (2) weeks after date of event (see "Guidelines")
Group projects - Groups of students attending a conference together are NOT considered "group projects" and must submit individual applications.
Budget - Do NOT include the cost of food, textbooks, membership fees, clothing, etc. (broader list included in "Program Agreement" page).
Receipts - Receipts do NOT need to be turned in with application. However, failure to turn in receipts by deadline may result in a forfeit of awarded funds.
Award Process - All applicants will be notified via email with the status of grant funding. These are reimbursement grants and will only be awarded if original receipts are submitted.
Combined Booking - If you are using a travel agency or booking online, lodging and transportation must be listed separately.
Failure to List Item - Expenses not listed in the budget will NOT be reimbursed.
Amount Awarded:
ARA awards will not exceed $300 for in-state conferences and $500 for out-of-state conferences. SAD awards will not exceed $300.
Applicants are eligible for the maximum amount requested (within the parameters of the program guidelines) between the two grant programs.
Full funding is NOT a guarantee.
The Academic Affairs staff will place applicants into the appropriate program to maximize applicant's potential reimbursement amount.
Reimbursement Process:
- All applicants will be notified by e-mail as soon as possible after these deadlines, usually within 6 weeks.
- All receipts MUST HAVE YOUR NAME ON THE RECEIPT (if applicable) and must indicate the expense has been paid.
- Special arrangements for reimbursement after the deadlines can be requested. Exceptions are not guaranteed.
- Original receipts, boarding passes, name tags, copies of credit cards used, and final statement MUST be submitted to be reimbursed from the ARA grant.
- If notified by the Academic Affairs staff, please complete a Vendor Data Form.
- Grant reimbursement is subject to University policy and reimbursement guidelines.
If you have additional questions, contact the Office of Academic Affairs:
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The Air Jordan 9 Bred is a new but classic colorway that lands on the silhouette this year. The basketball sneaker basically features a mixture of smooth black leather and patent leather across the upper with a matching black midsole. Hits of university red are used on the branded tongues, heels and midsole, while an anthracite outsole completes the sleek look altogether.
Retailing for $190, look for this Air Jordan 9 at select Jordan Brand stores and online on March 10th. Click and bookmark our official Air Jordan 9 Bred hub page now for all imagery, the latest information and where to buy. Always keep it locked to KicksOnFire for the latest in sneaker news and release dates.
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Right of reply and fairness
Being able to justify editorial decisions
You are the editor of a morning radio news and current affairs programme.
The news is leading on reports of a sharp rise in unemployment figures. At 07:10 am you have a politician on the programme being interviewed about the jobless totals.
She blames restrictive union laws which, she says, mean that firms find it harder to hire staff without conditions. She quotes numbers, which your news team then repeats in the following news summary at 07:30am.
When the item ends you receive two phone calls.
One is from the organisation representing businesses saying that the minister got it wrong and that you are misleading the audience by repeating her claims. The other is from the a union leader who claims to have data refuting the minister's point.
You have already prepared the bulletin for 8am expanding on what the minister said and including an audio clip of what she said on your programme.
What do you do? Do you:
a) ditch the 08:00am bulletin piece until you can check it out more thoroughly
b) stick with your script and broadcast without changing a thing
c) take down the comments from the employers' organisation and the union leader and add them at the end of the report as a back announcement
d) leave the piece as it is, offer both the business and union representatives the chance to have their say immediately after the bulletin at 08:10 and make a back announcement after the minister's claims saying that you will have the views of business and the unions immediately after the bulletin.
Our recommended answer: d) leave the piece as it is, offer both the business and union representatives the chance to have their say immediately after the bulletin at 08:10 and make a back announcement after the minister's claims saying that you will have the views of business and the unions immediately after the bulletin.
Why d) is the right answer
Remember right of reply and including alternative points of view - here are some key points.
Right of reply
In seeking impartiality, we must never assume that academics, journalists and other contributors brought in to provide balance and comment are themselves impartial.
Impartiality must be adequate and appropriate. It is not necessary to represent every argument on every occasion or to offer an equal division of time for each view.
Controversial subject might cover politics, religion, sexual practices, human relationships and financial dealings. In all cases, we must ensure a wide range of significant views and perspectives are given due weight.
Opinion and fact
Sometimes it is not possible to provide balance and impartiality in a single item. It might be that a story is so one-sided that to try to offer balance and impartiality makes a mockery of the report.
Personal views offering one side of a story can often add fresh public understanding of an issue and encourage healthy debate. This is especially true when the contribution enhances the understanding of the audience and opens their minds to fresh perspectives.
Alternative view points
Again, it is then our responsibility to find alternative points of view within the same programme strand or within the next bulletin. In all cases we must :
- retain a respect for factual accuracy
- fairly represent opposing viewpoints when appropriate
- provide an opportunity to reply
- ensure that a sufficiently broad range of views and perspectives is included
- ensure these are broadcast in similar output, measure and time of day.
You don't need to have both sides in a single item as long as there is fair representation of all view in the programme.
This is the answer to a question in the editorial professionalism module.
The author of this piece, David Brewer, is a journalist and media strategy consultant who founded Media Helping Media, handing the site over to Fojo in early 2018. David has worked as a journalist and manager in print, broadcast and online. He has spent many years delivering journalism training and media consultancy services worldwide.
This site has been given permission to use and adapt elements of the BBC's Editorial Guidelines in these short editorial ethics modules. They have been updated to reflect changing international, regional and cultural variations.
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Weekly #39 / Links about Frontend & Mobile
This week we're very busy, nevertheless, here are some links… it´s Friday 😉
- Making your site more mobile-friendly with PageSpeed Insights
- Script-injected "async scripts" considered harmful by Ilya Grigorik
- Using Local Storage by Max Lynch
- Sven Wolfermann about CSS3 – position:sticky
- Say hello to offline first! by Ola Gasidlo
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Sunrise. Grand Canyon. So beautiful.
on the road
We did a lot of driving on our trip. A LOT. We drove on dirt roads and roads so empty that we could stop and play frisbee in the middle of the them. We also experienced the longest (6 hours + ) of bumper to bumper traffic in our lives. But I have to say we did well. It helped that all of the scenery was beautiful.
We went on a big trip in September. We've been home for a few weeks, but re-entry into real life after a long trip can be tough, and I am just now starting to go through our photos. I will do a few more posts with photos from the trip. Memories from California: meeting Pil Ho, Dao and Lauren, surfing, playing at the beach, Dave and Sahra's wedding, browsing shops, visiting places John hung out at as a kid, dinner with Rafe
birthday gift
I made this as a birthday gift for one of Saya's friends. I was planning to post more details about how I made it, but the photos didn't turn out.
Basically I just cut out five panels. One of the panels l I cut in half, then sewed it back together a few inches. (That's the front panel.)
I sewed four of the seams together. At that point I hemmed the top and bottom.
Finally, I sewed the fifth seam to close it up. Easy peasy.
I wanted to do more decorations, but I ran out of time. The little deer is something I made a while back.
DIY tiny weaving on paper
You don't need any kind of loom at all for this project. Just the few simple materials you see above. And it is so much fun. I could spend hours at this taskYou start by making two rows of small holes on a sheet of heavy cardstock. (My holes are spaces 1/16" apart but you can adjust as you wish.) Poke all the holes first–before you start stitching. Stitch the "warp" of your weaving onto the paper.
Choose a color of embroidery floss and thread a long strand of it onto a needle. Start weaving with your shapes first and then fill in around them.
To hide your tails, thread them onto a needle and bring them through to the back of the cardstock. You can secure them with glue or tape.
When you are finished you will have a small piece of artwork that you can frame. Or just hang it on your wall with tape 🙂
Gobble You Up!
Saya and I checked this beautiful book out of the library a few days ago. It is printed and bound by hand. Saya and I decided do some black and white artwork on kraft paper inspired by the illustrations in this book.
There is something so satisfying about drawing with sharpies. I could have done this for hours and hours. For the white we used acrylic paint. I tried chalkboard markers first, but they didn't show up very well on the kraft paper. The white acrylic paint worked well.
I had fun making this. I want to do another one tomorrow.
Saya's is very cute. (And she said I could call it cute because it supposed to be cute 😉 )
One last picture because Michael is cute and he wanted to be on the blog.
DIY dollhouse hammock
We made this cute hammock for Saya's dollhouse. I made it to fit her Maileg mice and other small friends.You'll need:
a piece of fabric 11" x 5 1/2"
two pieces of dowel rod 5" each
4 small screw hooks
tassels (optional)
twine or string for hanging
needle and thread
Hem the long sides of your fabric. Fold the edges over 1/4" and then 1/4" again and then sew.
On each end fold the fabric over 1/4" and then 3/4" and sew.
Screw the hooks into the ends of the dowel rod. (You can also see that I used a pair of pliers to close the hooks.) Then put the dowel rods through the pockets at the ends of the hammock.
Use a needle and thread to attach the tassels to four corners of the bottom of the hammock. (I cut these tassels off of one of Saya's dresses because she didn't like them, and I saved them for future projects.)
Just for fun we let mouse have a nap outside in a tree!
Any questions please send me an email. xoxo


text: Let's be honest—med school is hard. I remember sitting in a lecture in second year, watching all the other students around me, and they were in perfect control of med school. They sat through lectures without falling asleep and without panicking about exams in two months and without being afraid of being judged, they took notes studiously and went home to their friends and family and lovers and siblings and maintained healthy relationships and seemingly flawless grades. It felt like I was the only one in a hall of hundreds of students that didn't know how to make it through med school.


text: 07 Jul Cheers to Thirty Years A lot can happen in a decade…A LOT. Today is the last day of my twenties and I can't help but reminisce about everything I have been through over the past ten years. The ups and downs, the people who have come and gone, and the countries I've been to. I think one of the things I am most grateful for is my health. The fact that I have learned so much about myself and how I treat my body means the world to me, because going into my twenties I may have looked healthy, but I know how I felt and


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Clifford Milstead, Project Executive
B.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech
A Plano-Coudon employee since 2000 and its first project manager, Cliff has relished the variety of projects he has managed over the years. His work portfolio at Plano-Coudon ranges from athletic fields, residences and retail outlets to churches, offices research labs and one 215,000-square-foot cargo shed with 42-foot ceilings and no interior columns. Skilled in pre-construction services and site work, Cliff specializes in working with Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts and completing projects in occupied facilities. Prior to joining Plano-Coudon, Cliff worked with a large, general contractor.


text: Four Shared Core Values "Four Shared Core Values" featured article in the Johnson Magazine, David L. Eubanks, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Johnson University Florida identifies four core values both Johnson University campuses share. Since I have been in Florida as the chief operating officer of Johnson University Florida, I have been reassuring the students, alumni and supporters of this institution (formerly Florida Christian College) that the founding principles that gave this institution its identity have been preserved and, I believe, strengthened by its merger into Johnson University. As I see it, there are four core values that both FCC and JU shared at the time they became one. The first is reflected by the motto of Florida Christian College, "Strong in the Scriptures." Both institutions have been known for having a strong Bible faculty. Both institutions have required a Bible major in all undergraduate academic programs, regardless of the professional field of service. Both institutions have held firmly to the inspiration and integrity of the Bible and have required faculty commitment to that principle. This core value will continue to define Johnson University Florida. A second founding principle that both have shared is a commitment to the education of students for vocational Christian ministries. Johnson Tennessee continues to have approximately 40% of her male undergraduate students enrolled on one of two preaching programs. The fastest growing curricular program in percentage of student increase is the Intercultural Studies (formerly Missions) program. Education of students for vocational Christian ministries will continue at Johnson University Florida, even as academic programs are offered in areas with less traditional ministry focus. A third core value that both institutions have held in common is a firm adherence to the principles of the Restoration Movement, now called the Stone-Campbell Movement. Faculties of both institutions are expected to hold to these principles, not as equal with scripture, but as what Walter Scott called our "polar star" that keeps us on course in the murky waters of relativism and rejection of biblical authority. This core value will remain a watchword of Johnson University Florida. The fourth core value that marked both institutions uniquely is "family." I started hearing that word from students, faculty, staff, and alumni the minute I walked onto the campus of Florida Christian College. Jokingly (halfway), I told them that Johnson "wrote the book on family." Johnson was established on a farm with students working on the farm to help pay their fees, living together, studying together, worshipping together, and growing together. Even today, most of the full-time faculty, staff, and students live on campus. Perhaps that is one of the reasons the spirit of Johnson alumni is envied by those of other institutions. So I have assured those who love and revere FCC that this core value will remain a vital part of Johnson University Florida. Dr. David Eubanks holds A.B. and M.Th. degrees from Johnson University and B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Tennessee. He served as the minister of the Woodlawn Christian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, and as a professor at Johnson University before becoming president in 1969. Serving as president for 38 years, he retired in 2007 but continued to represent the University as president emeritus. In 2013 Dr. Eubanks came out of retirement to help guide the process of the merger with Florida Christian College and begin the new chapter of Johnson University Florida as their chief operating officer. He has served as officer and board member of several national educational and church association agencies. Dr. Eubanks has traveled and spoken worldwide, serving and encouraging missionaries, churches, and alumni of Johnson University. His writings include numerous historical, biblical, and devotional articles, as well as a Bible study on the book of Hebrews. He and his wife Margaret have three children: David Jr. (Kim), Philip (Nancy), and Linnie (Mark) Kearns, and five grandchildren. Posted: 9/30/2013 12:29:22 PM Opinions expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent those of Johnson University.


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Web-borne malware attacks will continue to flourish in 2008, according to the latest research report filed by scanning and acceleration specialists Blue Coat.
Based on the company's top ten security trends report covering the remaining calendar year, SQL and iframe injection exploits, along with a multitude of other attacks, will continue to spread over the Internet, with a large number of the infections being delivered via compromised Web sites.
Many of the threats will also be planted using drive-by techniques that won't require end user interaction beyond the initial visit to an infected URL, Blue Coat reports. Even popular sites are becoming well-traveled avenues for malware delivery.
"Because these are well-known, reputable sites -- some of the most trusted names in online news and commerce -- URL-filtering and reputation tools won't block users from visiting them," the report summarizes.
Web sites will remain painfully vulnerable to such attacks until developers become more successful in their attempts to secure their work, especially when working with emerging technologies such as Adobe Flex and Microsoft Silverlight, the experts maintain.
Another hot trend in 2008 will be the use of downloadable software widgets, even some of those developed by major vendors including Microsoft and Yahoo, Blue Coat's researchers contend.
"Even hailing from such leading developers as Microsoft and Yahoo, widgets have been found to have insufficient security features, leaving them vulnerable to infection. Because widgets often have access to the host operating system, they pose major risks to users," the paper asserts.
Online videos and social networking sites are also expected to attract a great deal of malware activity in 2008.
In the physical world, laptop computers containing valuable corporate data will continue to make attractive targets for thieves, with Blue Coat estimating the worth of a machine holding records for 10,000 employees as high as US$140,000 on the black market.
On the topic of devices, the company cited a 2007 incident in which digital picture frames were found to contain on onboard Trojan virus as emblematic of more attacks to come. Along with picture frames, the report names USB memory sticks as another probable method by which such threats will arrive.
In terms of defense, the company said that more businesses will distance themselves from the use of social security-type identifiers in order to help lower the risk of identity theft, however, Blue Coat also points to lingering problems with network security, gateway appliance throughput challenges in particular, as a continuing issue.
"A dirty little secret of the IT security industry is that most Web security gateway products are architecturally incapable of scaling to meet enterprise needs. Enterprises will continue to find themselves short-changed by products that promise comprehensive network protection but don't deliver on performance," the company said.
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Quick Reference
In England, under the Submission of the Clergy Act 1533 (passed in 1534), commissioners were appointed to deal with appeals from the Archbishops' courts which until the previous year had gone to Rome; these commissioners came to be known as the Court of Delegates. From 1833 its place has been taken by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
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I have a sore throat, a head full of something that feels like it came from Gollum's cave, couldn't sleep. So I picked up my iPad and read a book that I had got on Kindle on a 99p deal. The new Bridget Jones, Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding. I mean who doesn't love Bridget? Especially when you are a bit under the weather. I have to admit knowing that Colin Firth's character had died, was the reason I have put of reading it until now, I mean he really was the whole point of Bridget Jones, at least in my book.
So I settled down under the duvet with my iPad screen turned down low to save my eyes, and soon realised I was not reading what I thought I was. The book I had opened was actually entitled Bridget and Jones Diary – Mad about The Toyboy by Bridget Golightly. I laughed, a lot, even though it hurt.
It is parody, it is way over the top, it is slapstick and clichéd, and it suspends belief. But at the same time, it is warming and funny, and it gives you hope and warms your heart. My favourite passage:
Half past nine. Joan came knocking on my door again this evening. I told her to leave me alone but she insisted she had something very important she had to show me. Reluctantly, I followed her out of the B&B into the dark and down the road. After a little way, she stopped and looked at her watch. I looked around. 'What's going on?' I asked, a little grumpily. 'Why have you brought me here? Isn't it enough you've hidden my phone, now you're trying to finish me off? Are you planning on pushing me under the next tram?' 'Shush,' she answered. 'We just need to wait a minute.' 'Wait for what?' I said. 'I don't get it. Why are we here?' 'I told you. Just wait,' she answered, curtly.'No,' I said. 'I mean, why are we here? In Blackpool? I've been here hundreds of times. Why did you think this would make me feel better?' 'Ah, but have you ever been at this time of year?' Joan asked. 'Well, no. Of course not. Why would I? It's freezing! I don't get it.' 'I'm afraid my savings didn't quite run to the Arctic Circle,' she said, looking up from her watch, 'so I thought this might do instead.' I followed her gaze. Suddenly the black night was filled with sparkling rocket ships, laughing sailors, the gleaming tower – all aglow with a billion watts of good old-fashioned northern electricity. 'Blackpool Illuminations,' she announced, proudly, 'the real Northern Lights.' I stared at her, then back at the lights. 'Why Joan…' I said, beaming, 'they're wonderful.'
I tend not to read funny books or romances etc, (unless of course Colin Firth is involved), but his works for me – highly recommended.
Oh and before I forget, Bridget and Joan have a twitter page which continues the fun, here
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The West's Moral Obligation to Assist Developing Nations in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Nelson, Samuel H.
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Health Care Analysis: An International Journal of Health Care Philosophy and Policy 2002; 10(1): 87-108
The HIV/AIDS epidemic is increasingly a disease of the disadvantaged, a destroyer of nations, and a threat to global security and well-being. But this need not be so: the world has the scientific knowledge, technological innovations, and financial resources to significantly reduce the spread and suffering caused by the disease. This paper argues that the wealthy nations of the world, led by the United States, have a moral obligation to offer much greater assistance to developing countries where the epidemic is most severe. Using Zimbabwe as a case study, this essay examines the immediate and underlying factors behind the epidemic in order to make realistic and affordable policy recommendations that include new investments in global health care, debt relief, and long-term economic development. By demonstrating our ability to dramatically affect the future course and consequences of this unprecedented epidemic, the paper concludes that greater action is not only in the interest of public health, but is also a moral imperative. By investing the necessary resources to improve public health and to reduce global poverty, we promote and extend the fundamental rights and values that we profess to hold dear.
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The foreign language requirement for doctoral students depends on the area of specialization.
Applied Mathematics
The advisory committee of a student in applied mathematics must be satisfied that the student has a strong working ability with a computer language or symbolic computation.
Mathematics Education
There is no foreign language requirement for the Ph.D. degree with specialization in mathematics education; however, it is expected that students in mathematics education exhibit a strong working ability of calculator and computer-assisted instruction, which is then documented in their professional development portfolio.
Pure Mathematics: Foreign Language Reading Proficiency Examination
Candidates for the Ph.D. degree in pure mathematics must pass a written examination to demonstrate reading knowledge of one foreign language before they take the qualifying examination. Usually the language is French, German, or Russian. Other options, including demonstrating a working ability with a computer language or symbolic computation, may be substituted subject to the recommendation of the student's advisory committee and the approval of the Graduate Committee.
The language exam consists of the translation into English, with dictionary allowed, of a suitable passage from a mathematics paper or book in the language. The passage is to be about 300 words in length excluding any symbolic expressions, and the exam period is one hour.
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1. The Curriculum
2. The Convenience
3. The Service
4. The Floors
5. The Recital
6. The Fit
7. The Care
Prima School of Dancing has been an outstanding member of the Black Hills community for more than 50 years. Prima has historically been the Black Hills' largest dance studio with a lasting legacy of quality dance education. We realize that parents have choices between studios and activities for their children, which is why we feel very fortunate that so many families believe we are the best choice for their student's dance education.
1. The Curriculum
Prima School of Dancing is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels.
2. The Convenience
Having three separate dance floors at Prima allows students and parents to choose from a wide variety of dance classes during a broad range of times. This gives families more flexibility in finding classes that work better with their schedules. The expanded options also give some families the ability to have siblings or the parent and child take classes at the same time.
3. The Service
At Prima we have office staff available during all of our normal class times, so you and your child can get immediate assistance.
In many studios the teacher or the studio owner conducts classes and does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no customer service available if the teacher is in a class.
4. The Floors
To an audience, a skilled dancer's jumps, leaps, and spins appear effortless; to the dancer, these actions feel difficult and can strain bones and joints. Such strain makes a quality dance surface a vital component to the dancer's experience, especially since dance footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, and the shock of dance movement can place undue pressure on a dancer's knees and back. The best way to prevent injury is by choosing a studio with a professional "sprung floor." At Prima, our sprung floor rests on a system of elevated high density foam and wood to create the effect of a floating floor. The floor thereby absorbs the primary shock of jumping, reducing the risk of injuries and allowing students to dance longer without getting tired.
The top layer of the dance floor is also an important factor. The two most accepted surfaces for dance companies are wood and marley. It is good for dancers to have experience on both surfaces. Some dancers prefer wood because of how crisp and clean tap sounds are on it or because they enjoy controlling how slippery the floor is by the amount of rosin they use. Other dancers enjoy dancing on marley more because of its' nice smooth feel underneath feet without being too sticky or too slippery. Despite the advantages, the expense of the floors prohibits most studios from using both services.
At Prima, we are fortunate to offer classes on both wood and marley floor surfaces, making us the only school in Rapid City to offer the 2 best floor types for dance. While sprung floors and surface type may seem like small issues, we at Prima are proud to protect our students physically from the rigors of dancing.
5. The Recital
For the past 25 years, Prima's recital has been in Rapid City's largest theater, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. This production has the reputation for being one of the most enjoyable shows in town, as evidenced by the amazing demand for the best seats in the theater.
Many dance studios will require parents to pay a recital fee or even volunteer their time to help. At Prima, we charge no recital fee, and we keep recital tickets and costume fees as low as possible. Additionally, the parents at Prima are not required to volunteer, so they are free to enjoy the fantastic show, guilt-trip free.
6. The Fit – Age Appropriate Costumes, Music and Choreography
It is a priority of Prima's staff to make our students' dance experience excellent in every way, including by making the content age appropriate. We spend many hours behind the scenes searching for music that is beautiful, entertaining, captivating, and appropriate for its audience. We also take great care to choose costumes that are fun and in good taste, and to choreograph dances that suit students' ages and abilities.
7. The Care – Every student is cherished.
At Prima, we do more than teach students to dance. We believe we have a responsibility to be positive role models in our dancers' lives. We also cherish each student, enjoying the experience of making each person more than "just another student." This mindset is a prerequisite for the teaching staff that we hire: all instructors at Prima are highly qualified and are willing to embrace the responsibility of being a role model for students. At Prima, we ultimately want each child to experience the blessing of achieving their goals, whether it is having fun dancing once a week or taking as many classes as possible to prepare for a career in professional dance.


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Research shows that what happens in the physical world is mirrored in the digital world only faster, cheaper and with more impact. If your reputation is important then you can't ignore brand and reputation in the digital world, your reputation – your "brand" is key to future success. Educated Change was founded on the idea that digital communication must be done in a mindful, targeted, and strategic way; highly tailored to your goals and objectives.
We believe that digital fluency and robust digital reputation is a key power tool for 21st century leadership.
Educated Change founder Peter Klein is an entrepreneur who has devoted his life to transforming innovative ideas into reality. He has founded a number of pioneering companies including Educated Change as well as the charity; Educate Ethiopia, which helps keep 21 schools open in Ethiopia, allowing 6000 children to stay in school. Peter also lectures at Brunel University, giving students an active learning experience on CSR issues including Corporate Sustainability, Community Engagement, Job Creation. Educated Change Ltd. takes Social to the next level. Having worked with Fortune 100 companies and governmental organizations, Educated Change has helped executives move their reputation to the digital world in an easy step-by-step process; delivering brand, thought leadership, innovation and change through gamified education, social networking, collaboration and Apps.
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Turkey with White-Sour Sauce (Eksili-Beyaz Soslu Hindi)
2 turkey thighs
4 small potatoes
2 carrots, chopped round
1 egg
½ lemon's juice
2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp salt to taste
½ tsp black pepper to taste
4-5 cups water
Take water and turkey thighs in a big pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, close the lid halfway and simmer over low heat till turkey gets tender (about 20 minutes). Take the cooked turkey thighs over a plate and let them cool for a while.
Peel the potatoes and cut them in 4 or 6 lengthwise like apple slices. Add potatoes, carrots and garlic into the pot where you cooked turkey. Also add salt and cook for about 10 minutes. Turn the heat off.
Chop turkey thighs into small pieces and add into the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes and turn the heat off.
In a small bowl, beat the egg and lemon juice. Then, take a ladle from the pot and slowly stir into the sauce. Add the sauce slowly into the pot and stir well.
Sprinkle the black pepper and serve hot.
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Everyone has a story to tell. I encourage you to dig out your family heirlooms and look for that diary of your deceased relative. You may just be shocked at what you find. I was.
one of my favorite entries, which I think just captures my aunt's persona perfectly:
December 31, 1939 - Well diary, another year and you and I are still friends. So much has happened this year. One thing, I fell in love, I'm sure! Come on 1940, I'm ready!


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HAPPY RELEASE DAY to Dakota Harrison!
Her second contemporary romance, BREATHLESS, is out today with Samhain!
been three years since a seemingly insignificant decision
destroyed Emma's life. Western Colorado is a long way for an Australian
girl to run from the suffocating guilt she feels, but it isn't far
So she's made herself a promise: No men, no
responsibility. Ever again. That was before her pipes burst, and the
crusty old plumber she was expecting turns out to be six-foot-two of
brooding hard body with a killer smile—which he rarely aims in her
Gabe doesn't like it. Even through a
layer of plaster dust, Emma's beauty shines through and grabs him hard.
Her laugh wraps around his lungs until he forgets how to breathe. But
he's still looking for pieces of the broken heart another woman's
betrayal left in its wake.
Pretty women are trouble, end of story.
bad no one told his determinedly matchmaking sister. Her efforts
could crash and burn, for all he cares. He's not interested. Not now,
now ever. Now if he could only convince his body.
Monday, October 28, 2013
RELEASE DAY for Breathless!
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The UK's largest mobile operator EE has announced that it will switch on 4G in a further 27 towns across the country by June 2013, expanding its faster coverage to more than 65 UK towns and cities in total.
Between April and June, 4G will be launched in Aldershot, Ashford, Basildon, Basingstoke, Blackpool, Bracknell, Camberley, Colchester, Crawley, Farnborough, Guildford, Horsham, Huddersfield, Leatherhead, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Oldham, Oxford, Redhill, Reigate, Sevenoaks, Stevenage, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Warrington, Wigan and Woking.
"Our business customers want a 4G network that covers the markets in which they operate," said Olaf Swantee, chief executive officer at EE. "We're set to cover more than half of the UK population by summer, staying ahead of the schedule that we set for ourselves at launch."
The EE 4G network currently covers 45% of the UK population, and is forecast to increase to more than 55% by summer. Further towns, cities and rural areas will follow rapidly with coverage to reach 98% by 2014.
The news comes as the regulator Ofcom ploughs ahead with its auction of 4G licences in the 800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum bands. The new spectrum will almost double the amount of airwaves currently available for mobile broadband services on smartphones, tablets and laptops.
Ofcom has also published proposals to liberalise all mobile licences in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz frequency bands – previously restricted to 2G and 3G technologies – to permit the deployment of 4G services.
Both of these measures will put an end to EE's monopoly on 4G services in the UK, and enable O2, Vodafone and at least one other mobile operator (probably Three) to launch their own 4G networks.
It is claimed that 4G offers customers speeds up to five times faster than 3G. However, some EE customers have been less than impressed with the new service, and others have reported that their 3G service has deteriorated since the company launched its 4G network at the end of October.
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That post-racial society we were all supposed to be enjoying by now remains elusive, which makes "To Be Black in White America," opening Saturday at Galerie Myrtis, all the more powerful.
The show, part of the Artscape Gallery Network, offers a timely commentary as much on old days as the here and now, and it does so in ways subtle and confrontational, poetic and emotional.
"We wanted to do an exhibit about race, politics and history," says Aden Weisel, director of Galerie Myrtis. "We have included works by a lot of artists we represent, and placed them with works by other great, insightful artists."
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My column count is different from other approaches...
It's 10s 8-9s 5-7s 2-4s. Giving consideration to EOR total sum of tags for 2-4s is nearly the same as 5-7s.
As for Insurance? It's perfect. Take your number of 10s played x 2 plus 4. The correlation will always be 33%. So if 10 tens are played then 24 non tens must be played for 33%. The idea is to always have the best matchups for every hand. Also, to bet when the deck is rich in 10-A. But, more importantly, not bet when the deck is more rich in another column.
I will stop here. If anyone is interested I will start a new thread. To me, forum discussions are like sitting around a table in the sportsbook bouncing idea's over a couple of beers. Im not trying to say Im any better (or worse) than anything one else. But we all have one common denominator which is winning.
For this, my thirst is unquenchable.