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Halfway to Pluto, New Horizons Wakes Up in 'Exotic Territory'
June 18, 2010: Zipping through space at nearly a million miles per day, NASA's New Horizons probe is halfway to Pluto and just woke up for the first time in months to look around.
"Our spacecraft is way out in exotic territory, in the middle of nowhere," says Hal Weaver, New Horizons project scientist at Johns Hopkins University. "And we have a lot to do."
It's the perfect opportunity to test New Horizon's instruments before the probe reaches Pluto in 2015. "We don't want to miss a single breathtaking moment during the Pluto encounter," he says. "So we're checking everything out now to make sure we're ship-shape and ready to go."
The 9 weeks of testing commenced on May 25th. Mission controllers plan a thorough checkout and recalibration of all seven science instruments onboard.
First up is LORRI, the Long-Range Reconnaissance Imager, one of the largest interplanetary telescopes ever flown.
"On July 14, 2015, the date of closest approach, we'll be able to distinguish objects on Pluto as small as a football field," says Weaver. "That's about 300 times better resolution than anything we have now."
LORRI will be working together with "Ralph," a spectrometer designed to probe the surface of Pluto at visible and infrared wavelengths. Ralph will reveal Pluto's temperature, color, and chemical composition.
"During the current tests, we'll point both LORRI and Ralph at something in the sky to make sure they can be operated together with full sensitivity. Since New Horizons is far from any large bodies right now, we'll aim the cameras at a star field to test them."
Just after New Horizons passes Pluto in 2015, Pluto will appear as a waning crescent to the spacecraft looking back at it. Weaver speculates that during this phase LORRI might be able to spot hazes high in Pluto's atmosphere or perhaps evidence for cryo-volcanism (i.e., volcanoes that spew icy cold material rather than hot magma) on Pluto's surface.
"During a flyby of Neptune in 1989, Voyager 2 spotted dark streaks on Neptune's moon Triton that appear to have been produced by geysers spewing dirty, frozen nitrogen particles. We could see something similar on Pluto."
As New Horizons passes into Pluto's shadow in 2015, a UV imaging spectrometer named "Alice" will look back toward the sun through Pluto's atmosphere. This should reveal how molecules in Pluto's atmosphere absorb sunlight, and thus what the atmosphere is made of.
"We know the sun's extreme brightness can make these activities difficult for our instruments. So we'll set up the same angles during the current testing to determine what we'll really be able to see and what kinds of information can be pulled out."
Cameras and spectrometers won't be the only busy instruments. REX, New Horizon's Radio Science EXperiment, will detect and observe radio signals coming all the way from NASA's Deep Space Network on Earth.
"The way those signals bend as they pass through Pluto's atmosphere will tell us a lot about the atmosphere's pressure and thickness."
The team is counting on test results to be "all systems go." If everything checks out, there's a lot to look forward to.
"We have high hopes for this mission," concludes Weaver. "Pluto awaits. The most exciting thing is that we don't know what we're going to see when we get there."
Stay tuned for 2015.
Author: Dauna Coulter | Editor: Dr. Tony Phillips | Credit: Science@NASA
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New Horizons -- home page
Check it Out: System Tests, Science Observations and a Course Correction -- latest news about New Horizon's ongoing wake up period
Ever Farther Across the Ocean of Space to a Distant and Unknown Shore -- an essay by New Horizons principal investigator Alan Stern


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Planes, kangaroos, music, theater, festivals and much more
Source: The Herald
For dogs and their people: Poochapalooza is Saturday in Marysville. This party has music, flyball, exhibitions, contests and — new this year — wiener dog races. Read all about it here.
Live music: Everett Music Initiative has show tonight in Everett. Seattle's blues rock duo My Goodness will play on the outside patio at Sol Food Bar & Grill. Also playing are Portland's Tango Alpha Tango and Seattle's Prism Tats. Tickets are $12 at the door and this show is all ages. Doors open at 8 p.m. with music starting around 9 p.m. More info here.
Musical: Our reviewer has glowing things to say about Village Theatre's "Chicago." It shows all weekend and various other days until July 28. Read more here.
Local movie: Check out the locally made movie "Imagination Thief" at a screening on Friday and Saturday at Historic Everett Theatre. Read more in our story here.
Waves: Pro wakeboarders will show off their skills from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Lake Tye in Monroe.
Up in the sky: The Arlington Fly-In continues Friday and Saturday. There will be daily air shows, hot air balloons, vendors, bouncy house and exhibits. Get more info here.
Wine: Sunsets in Snohomish, a wine tasting event, is from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. There will also be shopping and dining specials. Click here to buy tickets or for more details.
Roo to you: Meet a real live joey and learn about kangaroos at the Monroe Library from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Cameras are welcome. Quiet is required. Click here for more details.
Improv: A family-friendly improv show is Saturday in Duvall. The Cascade Community Theatre will put on a show at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. No two shows are the same because the audience helps direct the action. Get more information here.
A Shindig: The Sultan Shindig is Friday and Saturday in downtown Sultan. The event celebrates Sultan's logging history and includes a carnival, food, crafts and live entertainment. A logging contest includes spar-pole climbing and ax throwing. There also is a parade. Click here for more info.
Music on the loop: The Mountain Loop Music Festival is noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday in Old School Park, 1026 Alvord St., Darrington. There will be local music, a barbecue and old-fashioned carnival games. For more information call 360-436-0308.
Ultimate flea market: Junk in Trunk is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at 1015 State Ave., Marysville. Shoppers can buy garage sale items, tools, vintage, antiques, collectibles, crafts and more from more than 60 vendors. Details are here.
Pinks are running: Get information from experts about fishing for humpies on Saturday and Sunday at the Tulalip Cabela's. Learn more in Wayne Kruse's column here.
Meow: Find a new friend at a Meow in Mukilteo from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Avenue. Cats from many shelters and rescue groups will be at the event. Get more information here.
Festival: The Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair is Saturday and Sunday. You'll find live entertainment, Kids' Korner, arts and crafts; main stage and a beer garden. A free shuttle is available from Jackson High School. Learn more here.
Art: Art by the Bay is Saturday and Sunday at the Stanwood-Camano Community Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway. There will be concerts, fine arts, garden art. Parking and admission are both free. Get more information here.
Outdoor tunes: Ryan McKasson and Dave Bartley, who play traditional Scottish music on fiddle and guitar, will perform at the West Beach amphitheater at Deception Pass State Park at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The concert is free but you'll need a Discover Pass to park. Get more info on this, and other park events, here.
Cannonball! A Cannonball and Belly Flop Contest is at 6 p.m. Friday at Yost Pool, 9535 Bowdoin Way, Edmonds; $5 entry fee. Learn more here.
Hoops: A 3-on-3 "Main Street Madness" Basketball Tournament is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at 15720 Main St., Mill Creek. Youth divisions third through eighth grades play in morning and adult divisions play in afternoon.

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Michael Palascak's Bio
Michael Palascak (Pal-a-sack) made his first two network television performances on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno within 6 months of each other. His resume' has grown since to include two appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and a half hour special on the inaugural season of Comedy Central's The Half Hour. Most recently Rooftop Comedy released Michael's debut comedy album Job Opening to the digital and audio world. Michael is a biographical comedian--from his everyday experiences to his childhood memories Michael conveys his stories innocently with a sarcastic edge. Marah Eakin A.V. Club calls Michael "A stand-up guy...He's nice charming." Drew Hunt Chicago Reader writes "In a lot of ways he represents the ideal antidote to the sort of unbridled cynicism that pervades much of contemporary stand-up...Palascak whose emotional scars run as deep as quarterbacking his high school football team to a winless season ('We even lost some practices that year') helps us to remember the escapist value of comedy." Constantly writing and growing his act audiences come back to see Michael year after year. Laughter soothes and heals the soul. Come let Michael heal you. Follow Michael on Twitter at www.twitter.com/michaelpalascak or check out his website at www.michaelpalascak.com.Learn More


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The Best Family Guy Characters of All Time
List of the best Family Guy characters, with pictures and character bios when available. With such a great cast of characters, it's tough to say who the greatest really is without everybody weighing in on the discussion. Vote for your favorite Family Guy characters and help make this list the ultimate source for who the best characters of the show are. Family Guy character roles from every season are included, along with the names of the actors who play them.
Characters including Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian and Meg are included on this list. You can click each image for a larger picture of the character, and in some cases you can click the character's name for a more detailed description.
Who is the fan favorite character of Family Guy? Scroll down so you can find out once and for all.


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Happy Friday, Crafters!! Guess what today is….June 1. Which means the Summer 2012 edition of the Handmade Gift Exchange starts today! yay!!
This is my 6th exchange. crazy huh! How many of you have participated in the previous 5 exchanges? I know there are a few of you!
For those who are new here {welcome, welcome!!} twice a year, I host a Handmade Gift Exchange that is loads of fun!! It gives you the opportunity to meet a fellow crafter AND the perfect excuse to get your craft on! There is no skill or cost requirement, that way everyone can participate! {if you want to see what people have made/received in the past, check out previous gift exchange linky parties: Summer 2011 and Winter 2011.}
*******Sign ups have ended. So sorry we missed you! We would love to have you join the next Handmade Gift Exchange that starts Nov. 1, 2012. If you'd like an email reminder when the next exchange starts, click here and enter your email address. **********
Keeping it Real
Now I'll be honest with you, I didn't know if I was going to continue hosting these gift exchanges. The last round in November 2011 did not go smoothly. I had lined up a programmer to help write a program that would pair up and email participants their assignments because this had become very time consuming with 800-900 participants. But at the last minute, this person backed out on me and I was stuck doing everything manually once again.
For me, this meant I had to copy and paste partner assignments into 450+ separate emails in a matter of days. All I did for hours every day for an entire week was copy and paste my fingers and eyeballs out. I got very little sleep because each email took almost 2 minutes to prepare and send. {yes, i timed it} But I was determined not to let it get me down and enjoy the fun.
But then, I found out a Spoiler had signed up for the exchange. I was devastated. I don't make a dime for the hours I spend doing the back work on it {remember the copying and pasting?}, so it was a huge blow. And I was sure I would never host the exchange ever again.
Fast forward to April 2012
I was at a blogging conference in Utah and was chatting with some of my friends about the Handmade Gift Exchange. I explained how I didn't think I was going to do it anymore, which made me sad because I really enjoyed it. {i have an obession with pen pals…} And then my friend Mallie told me about Elfster, a site that helps organize gift exchanges, and told me I should contact them to see if they could help. Well, she beat me to it. She emailed Peter at Elfster and told him about the bind I was in.
And then I got the best email ever.
Peter said, they would "love to help!". I seriously teared up. Here was a great site that was willing to write new code for me and tweak things to meet the needs of the Handmade Gift Exchange, in a very short amount of time. I couldn't believe it, Elfster saved the Handmade Gift Exchange!
Over the past 5 weeks, I have worked closely with Peter and we have made some improvements to how the exchange will run and put in measures to prevent some of the issues from the past. It will be a little different than previous exchanges, but I think these changes will make it better. Elfster will be a platform where you can communicate with your partner, ask questions/preferences, and see your partner's wish list {if they create one}. This will be a great way for participants to interact and get to know each other.
HOW IT WORKS: To sign up, you will use the drop down menu at the bottom of this post by selecting the gift exchange you want to participate in. There are 5 different exchanges: USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and All Countries.{these were the most popular countries in previous exchanges. in the future, we can add more} Click "next" and you will be directed to Elfster to finish your sign up. I will walk you through it below:
Click Yes and then if you'd like, you can choose to answer the Naughty or Nice question. {not required} Then click RSVP. ****IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure the box next to "Notify me When People Reply" is NOT checked or else you'll get about a million emails. Trust me.****
>If you are getting all those emails, this is how you fix it: Go back to the exchange page and click "change reply" in the left column, uncheck that box to stop getting all those emails.<
If you already have an Elfster account, go ahead and login. Otherwise, click Join. You will then see the screen above and can either create an account or login with Facebook. {if you have an issue with creating an Elfster account, you can email me}
After you have entered in your info, you will then be directed to the home page of the gift exchange on Elfster. Once there, you can send email invites to your friends {more the merrier!}, share something with the group {a crafting tip?}, and add your picture to your profile. You can also put a link to your blog, Facebook, or Pinterest page on your profile, if you'd like. You can also create an Elfster wishlist so that your partner can get an idea of what you like and what your style is. {Etsy would be a good place to find items for this}
***Please note: the Wishlist feature on Elfster is a great tool to show your partner your taste in color and style. You can also put things on the "Do Not Need" list to show your dislikes. Another fun feature of the Wishlist is your partner can ask you questions through the "Secret Q&A". But please do not think that your partner is asking you to buy that particular item on their wishlist! They are just showing their taste and style and trying to help you get ideas of crafts to make for them.
Giftee Assignments
Sign ups close on June 7, 2012 at midnight. On June 8, 2012, you will get an email with your Giftee {person you will make a gift for}.You will only be able to view his/her info during the exchange. Once the exchange is over on June 30, your Gifter {person making a gift for you} will not have access to your information.
*Please note, you will NOT be paired up in twos. The person you make and send a gift to, will make and send a gift to someone else. For example: Jane Crafty will make a gift for Dawn Glue. Sally Scissors will make a gift for Jane Crafty. This is different from past exchanges, but I think it will be a fun twist. You will be able to make friends with 2 crafters instead of 1!
Reading this entire post BEFORE signing up is Mandatory!
If you have any questions, PLEASE email me at firstname.lastname@example.com before signing up.
- If you commit to participate in this exchange, you will be expected to make a thoughtful Handmade Gift for a fellow crafter and have it post marked no later than Saturday, June 30, 2012. In return, you will receive a Handmade Gift from a fellow crafter in the mail.
- Use the drop down menu below to officially sign up. Please do not email me to sign up. Sign up ends June 7, 2012.
- Make a gift for your assigned partner. Need ideas? Check out my Craft Tutorials or my Pinterest Board.
- Take pictures of the gift you make! there will be a linky party and posts featuring YOUR gifts. You can link up both the gift you MADE and the gift you received. The gift linky party will start on June 15. There will also be a Flickr group for those without blogs to upload their gift pictures.
- Please have your gift post marked no later than Saturday, June 30, 2012. Please put that on your calendar right now. This is crucial to the success of this exchange! If you make and mail your gift early, that would be amazing!
- Participating in this exchange means you will need to go to the Post Office. Please take this into account with your busy summer schedule.
- If you own a handmade shop, DO NOT simply tell your partner to pick out what they want from your shop! I ask that you customize the item for your partner {i.e. color, design, style etc} this exchange is to promote handmade and friendships, not your etsy shop.
- If at any time you are unable to follow through with the exchange, PLEASE email me ASAP!! I understand life happens and that some things are out of our control. I just ask that you send me an email so that I can make other arrangements.
- **I have absolutely no way of patrolling everyone's participation….usually, people are honest and do their part.**
Please tell your friends, family, co-workers or that crazy lady in line at the grocery store about the Handmade Gift Exchange! I would love for you to blog, tweet, or Facebook about the Handmade Gift Exchange to help spread the fun!
Sign up for the Handmade Gift Exchange! hosted by @CraftaholicAnon http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/?p=7278 #HandmadeGiftExchange
If you tweet, please use the hashtag #HandmadeGiftExchange so others can join the conversation….. and I'll totally retweet you :)
*If you'd like the code for the Handmade Gift Exchange button, its on my sidebar!*
Frequently Asked Questions
- There is no skill level required. A handmade gift is always wonderful, no matter how technical it is!
- There is no price minimum on the handmade gift. If shipping costs are an issue, you can make a gift that is light weight and fits inside an envelope.
- You do not need a blog to participate!
- How will I know who my partner is? You will get an email on June 8, 2012 with your assigned person's name and information.
- There is no official theme for this Gift Exchange. If you feel so inclined to do a Christmas in July theme, go for it!
- Can I make a gift from a kit/pattern? YES!! If you made any part of the gift, that's perfect!
- Can the gift be in digital form? No. You can create a printable or graphic for your partner, but please PRINT it off and send a physical copy to your partner. Part of the fun is actually receiving a gift in the mail.
A HUGE Thank You to Elfster for donating their time and efforts to help this gift exchange happen! You can find them Elfster on Facebook here.
There are 5 different Exchanges: USA, Cananda, UK, Australia, and All Countries. Use the drop down box to make your selection!
*******Sign ups have ended. So sorry we missed you! We would love to have you join the next Handmade Gift Exchange that starts Nov. 1, 2012. If you'd like an email reminder when the next exchange starts, enter your email address here. **********
happy gifting!
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Few folks are as ubiquitous in comedy as Chris Parnell. The SNL alum is one of those rare comedic voices that has appeared in countless projects, usually in a clutch supporting role, without necessarily getting the credit he deserves. What would 30 Rock be without the insane medical advice of Dr. Leo Spacemen? Where would SNL's digital shorts be without his killer flow on "Lazy Sunday?" What would Archer be without the straitlaced milquetoastery of Cyril Figgis? Parnell is a quietly kind comedic workhorse, turning out memorable character after character with his trademark affability. And now, he's taking his talents on the road once more.
Since its debut in 2009, Archer has built up a massive cult following, thanks to its preposterous quotability and its whip-smart skewering of the spy genre. Now, five seasons later, the show has a legion of diehard fans and the cast has taken its talents on the road in a series of live events aptly titled Archer Live. Blending fan Q&A, t-shirt cannons, and live readings, the events sell out like hotcakes and lead enterprising fans to attempt ISIS-like maneuvers to acquire them. To help get you appropriately stoked for tomorrow night's Archer Live in Los Angeles, I caught up with Parnell to talk about how the show has evolved, the unique language of the show, and close encounters with cosplayers.
Nerdist: When the Archer pilot first aired unannounced after an episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia in 2009, I was in college and my roommates and I quickly became obsessed with it. We watched it an upsetting amount of times, and now you guys are entering into your fifth season, which is crazy to think about. How has the response been and how has the show evolved?
Chris Parnell: Well, it's been pretty fantastic. I guess the most tangible form that takes is Comic-Con and these Archer Live shows because the turnouts are so nice. To be able to interact with people who clearly love the show and see how much they love it is pretty swell, you know? It seems to keep growing as we're on for more seasons. I think as long as Adam Reed keeps wanting to write them, we'll just keep going and going.
N: I'm hoping he doesn't get tired anytime soon.
CP:Â Me, too.
N: I feel like this is a show that rewards long-term viewing as well because there's so many callbacks and in-jokes. The longer you watch, the more threads you'll pick up.Â
CP:Â Absolutely. He does a lot of that.
N: So, tell me about these Archer Live shows – what exactly are they and what can fans expect?
CP:Â Well, we've done quite a few in different cities around the country. The first one we've ever done was in L.A., actually. There's about six of us from the cast up there and one of the producers – either Matt Thompson or Casey Willis – helps run the whole thing as sort of a master of ceremonies. We do some scenes from the show that we'll read as an ensemble, then we'll do scenes from the show where we have audience members come up and interact with the cast by playing one of our parts. There's a t-shirt cannon, which causes great excitement. There's a lot of ridiculousness. It's kind of chaos, but it's generally pretty fun and everyone seems to really enjoy it.
N: You had me at "t-shirt cannon."
CP:Â Absolutely – you can't go wrong with a t-shirt cannon.
N: I imagine you have a lot of people showing up in costume – I ran into several Archer costumes this Halloween. Do you have a favorite fan interaction, whether it be from Archer Live or Comic-Con?
CP: The dressing up happens somewhat at Archer Live. It happens a bit more at Comic-Con, as you may expect. We, the cast, that were there this last year went and got our pictures taken with people that were dressed up as our individual characters. That was interesting – the guy that did Cyril does a number of different characters and gave me his business card. I think he's clearly got a day job, but but that's his hobby. It was kind of fun; it was interesting.
N: Is it weird to see people dressing up as Cyril since he's a character that seems to be so clearly visually modeled after yourself?
CP: I can't honestly say that I see that many. I don't really go out on the floor at Comic-Con the last few years; it's too overwhelming. Then, I go out and do the signing that we do so, I really haven't seen too many. There's actually a completely different guy in Atlanta, GA they use as the model for Cyril. When you see his picture, we actually don't look that much alike, but I think you tweak it some to make it look a little more like me.
N: Oh, wow. Perhaps when you hear your voice coming out of Cyril's mouth, the brain also makes those connections naturally.
CP: Yeah, exactly.
N:Â Archer has such a hyperspecific language and rhythm to it, and I know you folks record from different cities. Does that make it more challenging at all?
CP:Â Actually, it doesn't. I actually prefer it even though we like to see each other; we get along when we see each other. This way of recording is so much more efficient, because if there's a big back-and-forth in the scene, like a lot of two people talking, I will read the scene with Casey Willis in Atlanta, and that helps a lot. It makes a big difference. I'm familiar enough with the characters by now that we have a pretty good sense of how the other person might say that line, what their attitude might be. So, you just react off of them. It's actually not that difficult; you just have to really commit when you're in there in the booth to being in the moment… you know, all that acting stuff. [laughs]
N: [laughs] Oh, yeah, a lot of sense memory…
CP:Â Sometimes I imagine if I'm talking to Aisha's character Lana, I imagine Lana rather than Aisha.
N: It's nice that it's not distracting. I can imagine getting a lot of actors and comedians together results in a lot of goofing off. Going back to Archer's specific style, you've done a lot of work – SNL and 30 Rock, for example – that is very different, but also has a very unique language and sensibility. How does working on Archer compare to working on something like that?
CP: Obviously on SNL there were a whole bunch of characters, and on 30 Rock, Dr. Spaceman had his own vibe. In some ways, 30 Rock and Archer are comparable in terms of the density of the jokes. In 30 Rock, there was just so much packed into every scene in terms of jokes and funniness, and I think Adam does that well himself. So, in that way, it's a little similar, but Cyril is such a different character than Dr. Spaceman. He's got such a different energy and vibe. I guess in some ways, Dr. Spaceman comes a little easier to me, but I'm pretty comfortable with Cyril now and all his insecurities and neuroses.
N: Is Adam Reed still the primary writer on the show?
CP:Â Yes, he's still the main writer on the show. Every so often, I'll see a script that says "Adam Reed and somebody else" on the top, but I believe he's the main guy. There are one or two others he works with on the scripts, but nine out of ten scripts are just Adam Reed. I think he'd love to turn over writing to other people and share that burden more, but his voice is so specific, the tone of it and the density of the jokes. It's hard for another writer to capture that, apparently.
N: With Archer Live, how many dates are you planning on doing?
CP: Just two on this go-round, I believe. There's one in L.A. on Saturday, November 9th, and one the night before in Austin, TX. I'm not going to be there because of Suburgatory, though. Just the two for now. I guess we're doing bigger halls and they've revamped the show for us, the cast, as much as anything.
N: This is such an incredibly quotable show that's really permeated pop culture in a meaningful way. Do you have a favorite Archer-ism?
CP: Hmm… geez. I mean, I always like the references to "phrasing". Someone usually comments on something off-color and Archer usually replies with, "Phrasing." I like that. I like a lot of it, but I can't honestly say that much jumps out in particular.
N: Any hints you can tell us about season 5?
CP:Â I can tell you that ISIS' whole operating mode – well, I shouldn't even say ISIS. This group of characters, their mode of operating, their purpose changes pretty dramatically in season 5. Even though they go out on "missions" – and I say "missions" with big quotes. They've gotten in enough trouble with the law and the federal government that they need to change their tack a bit.
N: I know you're busy appearing in pretty much everything known to man, but apart from Archer, are there any upcoming projects you can share with us?
CP: Yeah, I did a series for Cartoon Network called Rick and Morty that I'm very proud of and hopefully is going to be very popular. I play, not surprisingly, the voice of the dad of this family, and it's about the adventure of my father-in-law and my son. Rick is the father-in-law. He's a genius scientist and able to travel between different dimensions and go to different parts of the universe, just like anything your brain can imagine. I think that's going to be very satisfying and funny to watch.
I did a movie with Jeremy Sisto called Break Point, about a middle-aged tennis player. It's a small part, but I think it's going to be pretty good. What else? I'm still doing Word Girl. It's a show on PBS for kids and we had done it for a few seasons, then we got so many episodes banked that we quit recording in the hope they would bring us back, and sure enough they just did, a few months ago. That's been great.
N: Awesome, well, I'm glad your dance card is full because more Chris Parnell is always a good thing.
CP:Â Thank you. I think so too.
What a nice guy, huh? Unfortunately, we still have to wait until Cyril Figgis comes back into our lives, but in the meantime, let this upcoming clip from season 5 tide you over until Archer makes its triumphant return on Monday, January 13th.
Are you excited for season 5 to return? Let us know in the comments below!


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Facebook's donate button helps nonprofits -- and Facebook
The social network encourages giving with a new button, but it's not an entirely altruistic endeavor.
Facebook is making it easier for people to use the social network to make charitable contributions to nonprofits with a new donation feature.
The feature, rolling out to members Monday, lets people click a "Donate Now" button on a participating nonprofit's post that shows up in News Feed. The donate button is also available on a nonprofit's Facebook Page. For members who have previously made purchases through Facebook, the donation process amounts to just two clicks. Otherwise, would-be givers will have to enter their credit card information, which Facebook automatically keeps on hand for future purchases.
"In November 2013, in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, we partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross to let people donate directly to the Red Cross' relief efforts in the Philippines," Facebook said in a press release. "After seeing the generosity of people around the world toward this effort, we've been inspired to help everyone donate, at any time, to the organizations they care about most."
It's a touching sentiment and the donate option could certainly help rally people to give in times of crisis, but it's not an entirely altruistic move on Facebook's part. Should you choose to donate, you'll help Facebook build out its database of members with credit cards attached to their accounts.
Over the past year, the social network has pushed to get more people to hand over their payment info by charging for messages to people you don't know, attempting to little avail to sell gifts, and testing a pay-with-Facebook option.
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This macro checks if the compiler supports one of GCC's built-in functions; many other compilers also provide those same built-ins.
The BUILTIN parameter is the name of the built-in function.
If BUILTIN is supported define HAVE_<BUILTIN>. Keep in mind that since builtins usually start with two underscores they will be copied over into the HAVE_<BUILTIN> definition (e.g. HAVE___BUILTIN_EXPECT for __builtin_expect()).
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CONCORD, N.H. -- Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.
The map, which pinpoints areas of the eastern United States where people have the highest risk of contracting Lyme disease, is part of a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Though the areas highlighted as high-risk likely won't surprise anyone familiar with the disease, the research also showed where the disease likely is spreading, and it turned up some surprising information about the rate at which ticks are infected with the bacteria that causes it, researchers said.
The map shows a clear risk of Lyme disease across much of the Northeast, from Maine to northern Virginia. Researchers also identified a distinct high-risk region in the upper Midwest, including most of Wisconsin, northern Minnesota and a sliver of northern Illinois. Areas highlighted as "emerging risk" regions include the Illinois-Indiana border, the New York-Vermont border, southwestern Michigan and eastern North Dakota.
"The key value is identifying areas where the risk for Lyme disease is the highest, so that should alert the public and the clinicians and the public health agencies in terms of taking more precautions and potential interventions," said the study's lead author, Dr. Maria Diuk-Wasser of the Yale School of Public Health. "In areas that are low risk, a case of Lyme disease is not impossible but it's highly unlikely, so the clinician should be considering other diagnoses."
Named after a small Connecticut town, Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of tiny deer ticks. Antibiotics easily cure most people of Lyme, but other than the disease's hallmark round, red rash, early symptoms are vague and flu-like. People who aren't treated can develop arthritis, meningitis and some other serious illnesses.
Previous risk maps were heavily reliant on reports of human infections, but those can be misleading because the disease is both over- and under-diagnosed, according to the study. Where someone is diagnosed is not necessarily where the disease was contracted, and ticks may live in a region long before they actually infect someone, meaning there could be a significant risk even without confirmed cases.
The study was published this week based on data collected between 2004 and 2007. Diuk-Wasser said the high risk areas likely haven't changed, but there might be some changes in the transitional areas. The map is still useful, however, because it highlights areas where tick surveillance should be increased and because it can serve as a baseline for future research, she said. And it provides new information about the infection rate among ticks, she said.
About 1 in 5 ticks collected were infected – more than researchers expected – and that percentage was fairly constant across geographic areas, she said. Researchers had expected the infection rate to vary.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention counted more than 30,000 confirmed or probable cases of Lyme in 2010, the latest data available. More than 90 percent of those cases were in 12 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Dr. Jodie Dionne-Odom, New Hampshire's state epidemiologist, said the map may be a useful tool for states where Lyme disease is just emerging. But for New Hampshire, it doesn't provide any new information because the state does its own detailed tick monitoring.
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In fourth-year university student Sam Nixon's fridge, there is a bit of pizza. Sure, it's cold, a leftover from an event at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S.
But, hey, it's also free.
Professors paid for it. And it's loaded with pepperoni and veggies.
A handful of students were only too eager to grab the leftover slices after the event and take them home. Nixon, the Acadia Students' Union academic and external vice-president, was one of them.
That pizza ended up feeding her and a couple of friends.
"Free food is a huge drive to get students out because it's free and we don't have to take time to cook," Nixon says.
No time to cook. And, in many cases, very tight budgets.
Tristan Bray, executive director of the roughly 20,000-member strong Students Nova Scotia, says university students in Canada live on an average budget of about $16,500 for the school year. For an undergraduate student, tuition in Nova Scotia is the most expensive in Atlantic Canada with an average cost of about $7,083 per year. An affordable rent for a student in the Halifax Regional Municipality is considered to be about $500 per month, or roughly $4,000 for the school year.
Newfoundland and Labrador's tuition, by comparison, is a bargain with an average tuition of just under $2,614, according to Statistics Canada figures. Going to university on Prince Edward Island comes with an average tuition of $6,030 and New Brunswick's tuition average s about $6,916.
Nova Scotia's high tuition fees mean that students studying in that province are typically looking at only $5,500, or about $150 per week, for everything else, including books, university fees, clothing, heating and telephone services, and, of course, their social life.
Not everyone can do it.
"I have friends that skimp on their groceries … or read the crappy PDFs of textbooks online rather than buy the books," said Nixon.
Saint Mary's University assistant registrar of student finances, Marla Douglas, says many students resort to using the university's food bank, the Community Food Room, stocked in part with the help of alumni food drives. It's open four days a week and is filled with canned goods, tuna and eggs, fresh veggies and other staples.
Struggling with finances is all-too-common for university students. Many of them do need to use campus food banks, now a feature of many universities. Memorial University and the University of Prince Edward Island both have similar food banks. The University of New Brunswick doesn't but provides students with Sobeys gift cards that can be used for gas, food or medication.
There is also other help available to students, including programs to give them money-management skills early in life.
"For a lot of students, when they get here, it's their first time managing their money," said Douglas.
On its website, Saint Mary's University offers 13 budgeting tips. Other universities in Atlantic Canada offer up similar advice through their financial services departments.
Most of the tips are about keeping track of the little money students do have. Buy used textbooks instead of new ones. Opt out of additional health and dental coverage. Use Skype instead of cell phones for international calls. Walk, bike or use public transit to get around instead of a car. Use credit cards sparingly. Pick up stuff that's on sale. And keep track of spending with an Excel spreadsheet or use a budget calculator on bank websites.
"You'll likely be spending money on fun, but sometimes it's good to say no," the university advises students. "Choosing which activities to go to will not only help you save money, but possibly your academic grades."
Living in the family home while going to university – when that's possible – is also a big way for university students to curb expenses, saving tens of thousands of dollars over the course of a four-year degree. In 2009, Nova Scotians who lived at home while getting that education saved more than $25,000.
Grants, bursaries and scholarships are the motherlode, a cash cow, for university students and well worth the little bit of time needed to apply for them.
"If your application is successful, the big benefit is it's money that you won't have to pay back," Saint Mary's University tells students on its website. "Keep in mind that many post-secondary institutions offer automatic scholarships for maintaining your grades at a certain level. Generally, the higher your grades, the more money you receive."
Getting a part-time job, though, is still critically important for many students. Nixon opted to move to Wolfville from Dartmouth to study at Acadia University and doesn't qualify for provincial student loans because of her parents' income.
They cover her groceries and provide much-appreciated care packages and the occasional lasagna or other meal she can take back to school during visits back home. Part-time jobs, including three years of working for a catering company and now as an executive for the student council, cover the rest of her expenses.
It's a trade-off: exchanging time that could be spent studying – or sleeping - for money. Nixon puts in 15 hours per week at her job.
"That takes up a ridiculous amount of my time," she said. "I'm dead tired."
Although the university student would like to sleep eight or nine hours every night, she gets by on just a bit more than six.
At Saint Mary's University, the student finances department cautions students against taking out more in loans than they need to avoid a massive debt by graduation. Many students, though, see those loans as a necessity to pay for that education.
After all, Nova Scotia has the second-highest tuition of all Canadian provinces. Earlier this year, the provincial government loosened up the purse strings to give students in that province more access cash.
In its latest budget, Nova Scotia upped its contribution to financial aid for university students by about $500 for those in the lowest income bracket and gave all students an extra year to start paying back their loans. Those students most in need can also get their Nova Scotia provincial student loans forgiven when they graduate, meaning they don't have to pay them back.
None of that, though, will help Nixon and other students like her.
Without the student loan option, she has turned to a bank. Instead of getting an interest-free loan from the province, Nixon is facing an interest rate of 4.2 per cent and a total student loan debt of about $40,000 by the time she graduates in May.
University student associations figure governments should be doing more to help them get an education.
In Ontario, the provincial government has wiped out a tax credit for university students, which it claimed would save $145 million this year, and instead started giving them aid money up front for families earning less than $50,000 per year. Up to a third of Ontario's university students are now getting free tuition – and some of them receive more money than they pay in tuition – under this program which includes mature students.
New Brunswick announced a similar program earlier this year. Under that program, a student who comes from a family of three earning $61,000 or less would be eligible for $3,614. Add in federal financial aid and almost the entire cost of tuition for that student would be covered.
At Students Nova Scotia, Bray wants Nova Scotia to follow suit.
"Providing that grant up front will allow students who could not afford to go to university with an opportunity to do so," he said. "You could impact the majority of students in Nova Scotia who apply for a student loan."
With its changes in financial aid for students, Ontario saw a reported 10-per-cent spike in applications for aid this year, suggesting the more generous offerings might be helping the province retain university students.
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In Memoriam
In Memoriam
One of the most popular portions of each year's Primetime Emmy Awards telecast is the In Memoriam segment, a moving video salute to notable television figures who passed away since the previous year's ceremonies.
Unfortunately, due to inevitable time limitations, the producers of the telecast are not able to include all of the worthy television professionals who have passed away from year to year.
Therefore, in an effort to pay tribute to as many people as possible, the Television Academy created an In Memoriam database on its website, Emmys.tv.
Established in 2006, this database includes the name, date of passing, profession and key credits of the men and women who were included in the telecast, as well as many others who were not. The database also features an obituary and a place for family, friends and fans to share their thoughts and feelings about the deceased.
As an expression of gratitude to the television community as a whole, the Television Academy hopes that this database will provide a venue for the acknowledgment of all television professionals.


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Warning – The following contains imagery that depicts the hard truth.
My soul was blackened. Where once I had seen light at the end of the tunnel, now there was only darkness engulfing me. How had mankind gone so far off the track, engaging in such barbaric acts, willful cruelty and reckless destruction? Nature has given us so many incredible gifts, but rather than cherish and protect them, we have set out to systematically eradicate them.
Fighting on the frontlines of shark conservation can be a lonely, frustrating and often depressing experience. In July of 2011, I had just returned from a long string of investigations focused on the shark fin and manta ray gill-raker trade. With a decade of environmental investigation experience under my belt, I have seen just about every imaginable act of cruelty and wanton destruction. Through these hard experiences I have learned to separate myself, developing an alter ego as it were, to cope in the heat of the moment and not subject myself to increased danger.
Over the years I have convinced myself that these two personas can coexist in harmony, that my thick skin and polished armor would safeguard my soul from the effects of the ugliness I have witnessed. I feared that if it the blackness seeped through a crack in my armor, it would poison my soul and I would lose the path. Folks often ask me what it is like to work on frontlines and how do I keep it up. I respond with a safe confident answer that I get used to it, that I maintain professional detachment, keep my cool, focus on the job at hand, and I don't internalize it.
In the face of such destruction, I walk a fine line between bitter reality and hope. My job is to expose the destruction as a wake up call to the world, but also to preserve hope in the future; that mankind will wake up, will change and things will get better. I call this approach 'strong medicine in small doses'. The problem is, in the process of collecting these 'small doses' I have had to expose myself to massive and prolonged doses. And as no surprise, this extreme exposure has proven toxic and painful and only now am I realizing this.
I live in a world of imagery. I am obsessed with the visual sense and addicted to the process of capturing powerful images. I am a storyteller and imagery is my medium. My ambition is to somehow get my camera to capture what my soul experiences through my eyes, an enhanced version of reality, order in chaos, focused, isolated and profound.
I present the following images and captions as a form of self-therapy; my way of explaining the investigation world I experience, as seen through my eyes, and the darkness that accompanies it.
I call this collection of images THE DARK ROOM
Amidst all this death and destruction, I sometimes ask myself why I even bother to persist? The reality is, the outlook is pretty bleak and we are fighting an uphill battle. The forces of destruction far outnumber the forces of conservation, and for every dollar spent to conserve a resource, 10,000 dollars are spent to extract it.
Fortunately, this massive imbalance in numbers is countered by the incredible passion and commitment of the people engaged in conservation. And nowhere are more dedicated and sacrificing individuals found than in the field of shark conservation. I am blessed to call these people my colleagues and friends, and I believe we will ultimate succeed in ending the slaughter. Together, we are accomplishing more than I ever imagined. In the past two years, the tide has begun to turn with shark sanctuaries and shark fin legislation coming online in key regions across the globe. I take this moment to recognize these individuals.
As I look back at the decade of work behind me and the lifetime of work that lies ahead, I take comfort in knowing I have the company of such a remarkable group of friends and allies on this journey. In the past 2 years especially, we have accomplished more than any of us could ever have imagined. I believe this has inspired all of us to work harder, sacrifice more and set even more ambitious goals. We will not stop until the battle is won.


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It's one thing to habitually arrive late for scheduled appearances selfishly to build suspense and annoy those in attendance, but it's another to present this document two months late and after both the House and Senate have passed their own respective budgets.
Why did he wait so long that he would necessarily create chaos in the process? Does he not think budgetary matters are important enough to postpone vacations and golf outings when we are on the brink of national bankruptcy?
But worse than his tardiness are the contents of the budget. Does this man never tire of devising new ways to tax "evil" rich people? It's approaching the point of harassment. This is a government not of servants but of masters who view some of the people, at least, as subjects who exist to enable their addiction to expand government, control more aspects of our everyday lives and spend increasing amounts of money. In Obama's America, the "rich" are one minority that doesn't seem to be entitled to equal protection or fair treatment under the law.
Indeed, the wealthy will not pay enough in Obama's eyes until they're not wealthy anymore. He is proposing a cap on not only deductions for high-income earners but also exemptions, which, according to The Heritage Foundation, "would be a radical departure from long-established tax policy and would have serious negative consequence for retirement savings, employer-provided health insurance, and state and local bonds." In keeping with Obama's ideology that the federal government ought to be the primary charitable institution, his budget would cap -- and reduce by some 30 percent -- the charitable deduction.
Just as Obama once told us that at a certain point, people have made enough money -- as if that's any of the government's business in a free society -- he is now telling us he knows how much is enough to have in our retirement accounts: $3 million.
As another jab at the rich, he is also proposing to put his beloved "Buffett rule" into law. This would impose a 30 percent minimum tax rate on taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is more than $1 million. This is all just choreographed melodrama and phony populism, as the top 1 percent of income earners already pay an effective tax rate of 29 percent and middle-income earners don't pay nearly that much.
But that's not all. In the fiscal cliff deal earlier this year, Congress, at Obama's demand, increased the estate tax to 40 percent, with a $5 million exemption. In this budget, almost before the ink was dry on the previous deal, he's proposing to increase the rate to 45 percent and reduce the exemption to $3.5 million. Aside from gouging the rich yet again, can we ever have any stability in this tax code?
Just to prove he's not entirely discriminatory against the rich, though, Obama has proposed to stick it to those evil smokers again (are any of them also rich?) in order to pay for his Big Brother-ish "early childhood investments." And the other dirty little secret is that his Buffett rule, along with Obama's other tax hikes on the rich, would result in hurting middle-income and low-income earners because they would apply to small-business owners and investors who fund businesses. They would also further burden the economy and job creation and make it more difficult for the unemployed to get back into the workforce.
According to the Treasury Department's Green Book -- hardly a manual for Bible-thumping bitter clingers -- Obama's budget would increase taxes some $1.1 trillion over the next decade.
Adding insult to injury, this is almost twice the amount Obama claims it to be ($580 billion), according to Heritage. Statically calculated, his budget would add about $1 trillion in revenues, after subtracting the small cuts he has proposed.
There's more. Despite all the fanfare about Obama's proposed cuts in entitlement spending, he would do nothing to restructure Medicare and Medicaid to make them any more sustainable. So honestly, why play games?
He also proposes a raft of new spending increases and subsidies on infrastructure, green energy projects, welfare, a new $76 billion preschool plan (Big Brother referred to above) and, yes, Obamacare while predictably shortchanging national defense.
Worst of all, Obama's budget doesn't come close to balancing; it would add $5.3 trillion to the debt over the next decade. Nothing short of farcical.
The president's approach to fiscal and budgetary matters has been staggeringly reckless, and this budget is more of the same. We're running out of time.


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What a veiw.........................
I am here to firstly show you this fantastic scene which is from guess where.............well Kazakhstan ofcourse, but its actually from Sue's bedroom window........how amazing is that?
and to let you know her new blog address over on Wordpress.
Here is the link
she would love to hear from you all..............she is a bit art starved just now as her shipping cases are not yet with her but she is having a ball...........
See ya


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By Bill Salus
All the men in your confederacy Shall force you to the border;
The men at peace with you Shall deceive you and prevail against you.
Those who eat your bread shall lay a trap for you. No one is aware of
it. (Obadiah 1:7, NKJV;
emphasis added)
The Arab Spring is rapidly morphing into the liberate
Palestine Summer. Nakba, Naksa, Nic-nac-patty-wac,
whatever the Arab name given in association with a day of Palestinian
protests, it's incubating into a potentially dangerous summer scenario
for Israel that could soon prove disastrous for the Middle East. Read
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Listen to associated "Arab Spring"
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Official Fan Club
Do you love Steve Davis & the Memories of Elvis? Show your support for the greatest Elvis experience on earth and stay in touch with fellow fans by joining our Fan Club! The benefits of an official fan club membership include:
- Quarterly newsletter
- Club membership card
- Calendar of events
- Photo button of Steve Davis
- 10% off all merchandise
- Access to a members-only website
More Than a Club
Memories of Elvis goes beyond a concert experience. For decades this unique experience has helped create lifetime friendships that exist long after our live shows. When you attend a Steve Davis performance, you quickly come to fellowship with people just like you, and we're proud to say that this same spirit is embodied in our fan club.
We know it's hard to get out to concerts. We also know that for a variety of different reasons, it's hard to stay in touch with friends that you meet at our shows, which is why we created our quarterly newsletter. This newsletter features stories from Steve and his adventures on the road along with updates from other club members and the exciting things going on in their lives. This newsletter is your chance to stay in touch with Steve and friends without ever having to leave the comfort of your home.


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NEW YORK (CNN) -- Leona Helmsley, who ran her empire of luxurious Manhattan hotels with an iron fist and went to prison for tax fraud, has died, her publicist said Monday.
Leona Helmsley talks with reporters in 2003, when she was taken to court by a former employee.
Helmsley, who was reviled as the "queen of mean," was 87.
She and fourth husband Harry Helmsley owned such sumptuous properties as the Palace Hotel on Madison Avenue, a block from Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the Park Lane and the New York Helmsley.
She died Monday of heart failure at her summer house in Greenwich, Connecticut, publicist Howard J. Rubenstein told CNN.
"Leona was a great businesswoman in her own right who created a tremendous brand and success with Helmsley Hotels and was a wonderful partner and wife to Harry Helmsley," Rubenstein said in a written statement.
"She was extremely generous as a philanthropist and she gave tens of millions of dollars to charity right up until the last months of her life," he added.
Born in Ulster County, New York, and raised in Brooklyn, Leona Helmsley worked as a model and at other part-time jobs.
Her first full-time job was as a secretary in a real estate company specializing in residential sales as Manhattan's condominium craze was beginning to emerge. She moved to Helmsley's company shortly after meeting him in 1969.
She married Harry Helmsley in 1972. He already was a successful real estate magnate, and she helped him amass a commercial and residential real estate empire worth billions.
The couple's holdings included such landmark buildings as 230 Park Avenue and the Empire State Building, as well as the East Side residential complex called Tudor City. Watch how the Helmsleys once had it all »
Adding to her fame was an ad campaign that included her picture and touted her as the "queen" of the empire and a stickler for detail.
She was tried in 1989 for tax evasion, but poor health spared her husband from facing charges. The sensational trial included testimony from disgruntled employees who said she terrorized the help at her homes and hotels.
A former housekeeper testified that she heard Helmsley say: "We don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes."
She denied having said it, but the words followed her the rest of her life.
After serving her prison sentence, and following her husband's death in 1997, she became chief executive officer of Helmsley Enterprises and managed the real estate and hotel portfolio, but with a far lower profile than the one she had cultivated in the 1980s.
Leona Helmsley's charitable activities included a $25 million gift to New York Presbyterian Hospital, $5 million to Katrina relief and $5 million to help the families of firefighters after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
In the late 1990s, she gave millions of dollars to help rebuild African-American churches that had been burned in the South.
Helmsley is survived by her brother, Alvin Rosenthal, four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been made public. E-mail to a friend
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Expert's Rating
- Fantastic Blu-ray image quality
- Speedy startup
- CinemaNow, Netflix On Demand and YouTube
- Annoying front panel
- Disappointing DVD image quality
- Difficult-to-use remote control
Our Verdict
LG's BD370 can stream Internet video from CinemaNow, Netflix On Demand, and YouTube to your HDTV. Even by the high standards of Blu-ray Disc players, the BD370 transfers Blu-ray disc images with terrific clarity.
The BD370's performance was dead-even with that of its sibling, the BD390 (), on all but one component of our tests (brightness, where the BD370 was ever so slightly better).
Images looked clear and detailed, with a dimensionality that popped out at us, making the visuals extraordinarily compelling. Matched against those of our reference Sony PlayStation 3, the BD370's images were obviously superior.
Alas, we can't offer the same praise for the BD370's handling of the more difficult task of upconverting DVDs. Though the BD370 displayed better color than the PS3 on our Phantom of the Opera DVD, it showed less detail. It fared better, though not spectacularly so, in the darker Return of the King DVD test, where it moderately outperformed the PS3.
You don't need discs to enjoy the BD370, however. If you plug it into your network via the player's ethernet port, you can view movies and TV shows via CinemaNow, Netflix On Demand, and YouTube. LG's YouTube user interface is reasonably easy to work with despite some annoying quirks. For instance, the onscreen keyboard (needed for searches) is laid out alphabetically rather than in QWERTY format.
The BD370 defaults to displaying YouTube videos in a smallish frame, which compensates for their low resolution. There is a full-screen option, too.
The BD370 uses the same Netflix interface that most other Netflix-capable Blu-ray Disc players do; it requires you to select your streaming movies on a computer before watching them on your TV. The image quality was acceptable. The standard-definition version of Gandhi looked softer than a DVD, but was passable. Supposedly high-def segments from the movie Humboldt County and the TV show The Office didn't look like HD (or even 720p HD) to me, but they were at least DVD quality or better.
You need your computer to sign up for CinemaNow, but you can browse the selection and select rentals through the BD370. The opening of Casino looked like DVD quality, but a large explosion showed some very heavy compression.
You won't need an ethernet connection to enjoy your music or photo collection on the BD370; it can play MP3 and WMA audio files, and displays JPEG and PNG photos off of USB-based storage. The photo slideshow option lets you pick background music off the USB drive, as well.
Physically, the BD370 is a mixed bag. A spring-loaded flap over the disc tray opens and closes with the tray, preventing it from being a serious nuisance. The Power, Eject, and Play/Pause buttons are poorly marked and confusing, but once you figure them out, they're easy to press. Another problem: The front panel has an excessively bright light, which you can't dim or turn off.
The BD370 is easily the fastest Blu-ray Disc player we've looked at. It loaded the Independence Day Blu-ray disc in 34 seconds; most competing players took at least a minute.
The BD370 can convert all of the audio going out through a SPDIF (optical or coaxial) digital connection to DTS, probably the best audio that a pre-HDMI digital amplifier supports. This would be particularly useful with PCM 5.1 tracks, which otherwise are downmixed to 2.0 to pass through SPDIF connections.
The on-screen menus are fairly easy to use, and have some useful illustrations (for TV Aspect Ratio, for instance). But they lack explanations, so you must turn to the manual to figure out obscure settings (and how many new Blu-ray owners know the difference between YCbCr and RGB?).
The remote control leaves much to be desired, too. Some commonly used buttons, such as Pop-Up Menu, are small and poorly positioned, and LG concealed the number buttons beneath a slide-away panel that stubbornly resisted sliding open. The remote is programmable, but not backlit.
Press the remote's Display button while watching a movie, and you get a menu rather than a display. From there you can select a program or chapter, change the audio, or set your subtitle options. But you can't change the time display to show time remaining instead of time elapsed.
Macworld's buying advice
The annoying quirks aside, a great picture and a truckload of multimedia goodies make the BD370 one of the best Blu-ray players available at its price.
[Lincoln Spector is a contributing editor for PC World.]


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MailChimp suffers another data breach with 133 customers affected. Attackers accessed internal customer support and account administration tools through a socia...
# Cybersecurity News Analysis: Lazarus Hacking Group Targets Spanish Aerospace Company In a recent cybersecurity incident, the notorious North Korean hacking group known as 'Lazarus' demonstrated their evolving tactics by targeting employees of a Spanish aerospace company. The attack involved a cunning blend of social engineering and the deployment of a previously undocumented backdoor named 'LightlessCan.' Let's dissect the technical details of this operation. ## Operation Dreamjob: A Deceptive Approach Lazarus initiated this attack with a deceptive LinkedIn message from a fake recruiter, masquerading as 'Steve Dawson' from Meta (Facebook). The target was lured into engaging with the attackers by feigning interest in a job opportunity. As the conversation progressed, the victim was asked to prove their proficiency in C++ programming, a clever ruse to introduce malicious payloads. ## Payload Delivery and Execution To deliver the malicious payloads, Lazarus employed ISO files containing executable quizzes. When executed, these files silently dropped an additional payload onto the victim's machine using DLL side-loading through 'mscoree.dll,' a legitimate program ('PresentationHost.exe'). This additional payload was the NickelLoader malware loader, responsible for deploying two backdoors, including 'LightlessCan.' ## miniBlindingCan: A Versatile Backdoor miniBlindingCan, a variant of BlindingCan with reduced functionality, was one of the backdoors deployed. This backdoor supports a range of commands, allowing the attacker to gather system information, update communication intervals with the command and control (C2) server, download and decrypt files, and execute shellcode. Its versatility makes it a potent tool for cyber espionage. ## LightlessCan: The Advanced Backdoor ESET's analysis revealed LightlessCan as the star of this attack. It's a successor to BlindingCan, boasting a more sophisticated code structure, different indexing, and enhanced functionality. In version 1.0, it supports a staggering 43 commands, with an additional 25 commands lurking in the code, yet to be implemented. What sets LightlessCan apart is its ability to mimic native Windows commands, such as 'ping' and 'ipconfig,' while remaining invisible to real-time monitoring tools. ## Evolving Defense Measures One intriguing defense measure implemented by Lazarus is the encryption of one LightlessCan payload with a key dependent on the target's environment. This tactic thwarts attempts by security researchers or analysts to access the victim's computer, emphasizing Lazarus' commitment to secrecy and espionage. ## Espionage Over Financial Gain This attack underscores that Lazarus' motives extend beyond mere financial gain, such as cryptocurrency theft. Their 'Operation Dreamjob' campaign reveals a strategic shift towards espionage, targeting sensitive information and intellectual property. ## Implications for Organizations For organizations in the crosshairs of threat groups like Lazarus, this development is concerning. The introduction of LightlessCan showcases the group's growing sophistication and adaptability. Enterprises must remain vigilant, continuously updating their cybersecurity defenses to counter evolving threats. ## Conclusion The Lazarus hacking group's recent attack on a Spanish aerospace company serves as a stark reminder of the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity threats. Their blend of social engineering and the deployment of advanced backdoors like LightlessCan demonstrates the need for organizations to stay proactive and vigilant in defending against cyber adversaries. In this dynamic environment, understanding the nuances of such attacks is paramount to crafting effective defense strategies. As cybersecurity professionals, staying informed about the latest tactics and tools employed by threat actors is essential to safeguarding our digital assets and sensitive information. For the Spanish aerospace company, this incident serves as a wake-up call, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect against persistent and determined adversaries like Lazarus. The future of cybersecurity lies in continuous adaptation and proactive defense, and organizations must rise to the challenge to secure their digital infrastructure.
CVE-2023-42793, a critical vulnerability resulting in ripples, specifically targets TeamCity, JetBrains' popular CI/CD server. Its implications are significant, granting unauthenticated attackers the ability to execute arbitrary code on TeamCity servers, thereby facilitating remote code execution (RCE). Here, in this [Threatfeed](https://www.secureblink.com/cyber-security-news) we delve into the details of CVE-2023-42793, assess its consequences, and discuss the measures required to safeguard your systems. ## Key Information ### Sonar's Discovery The discovery of CVE-2023-42793 can be credited to Sonar's Vulnerability Research Team. They discovered a vulnerability that enables unauthenticated attackers to gain remote code execution privileges on TeamCity servers. This vulnerability poses an imminent threat, as it allows attackers to steal source code, access sensitive service secrets and private keys, manipulate the build process, and compromise the integrity of software releases. This vulnerability is not dependent on user interaction, making it an enticing target for malicious actors. Meanwhile, Greynoise is currently tracking many IP addresses from which CVE-2023-42793 exploit attempts are being made. ### Vulnerability Details The root cause of this vulnerability lies in an authentication bypass. Specifically, TeamCity versions 2023.05.3 and earlier of the on-premises variant are susceptible. Attackers can exploit this flaw without requiring a valid account on the target instance, rendering it easily exploitable. As a result, we are compelled to emphasize the urgency of prompt action to mitigate this risk. ## Impact ### The Gravity of RCE [CVE-2023-42793](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42793) strikes at the heart of cybersecurity concerns. With RCE capabilities, attackers can not only pilfer source code but also gain access to highly confidential service secrets and private keys. Moreover, the ability to interfere with the build process by injecting malicious code jeopardizes the integrity of software releases. The most concerning aspect is that this vulnerability requires no user interaction, making it an attractive option for cybercriminals. ### Urgency of Action To underscore the urgency of the situation, it's crucial to note that this vulnerability does not necessitate a valid account on the targeted instance. Its trivial exploitability raises concerns about its potential exploitation in the wild. Shodan currently identifies over 3,000 on-premises TeamCity servers accessible from the Internet. ## Indicators of Compromise ### Unveiling Malicious Activity One crucial indicator of compromise is the existence of an authentication token named RPC2. This token's presence strongly suggests unauthorized and potentially malicious user activity on the server. It's essential to recognize that an attacker may attempt to cover their tracks by deleting or renaming this token post-exploitation. ## Technical Details ### Request Interceptors TeamCity employs request interceptors to execute specific actions for every HTTP request. A critical role of these interceptors is the authorization mechanism. These interceptors are part of the global request handling process and are often overlooked during security assessments. In the context of this vulnerability, a wildcard expression, "**/RPC2," was unintentionally included, disabling the authorization check for requests ending with "/RPC2." ### Request Path Parameters TeamCity offers a REST API for external application integration. While the documentation outlines endpoints, some hidden endpoints, like "/app/rest/users/<userLocator>/tokens/{name}," can be exploited. This specific endpoint allows an unauthenticated attacker to create a new authentication token with an arbitrary name, including "RPC2." ## Patch ### The Path to Security JetBrains swiftly addressed this vulnerability with the release of TeamCity version 2023.05.4. The patch removes the wildcard expression for the "/RPC2" pre-handling exception, ensuring that pre-handling is only disabled when "/RPC2" is accessed directly without additional prefixes in the requested path. This measure effectively prevents authentication bypass for other endpoints. ## Timeline ### Collaborative Efforts JetBrains and the Sonar Vulnerability Research Team maintained open communication throughout the discovery and remediation process. JetBrains' rapid response and efficient collaboration ensured a swift resolution to this critical security issue. - **September 6, 2023**: The vulnerability is reported to JetBrains. - **September 6, 2023**: JetBrains acknowledges receipt of the report. - **September 7, 2023**: JetBrains fixes the issue in the 2023.05 branch. - **September 12, 2023**: JetBrains prepares a plugin as a workaround. - **September 14, 2023**: JetBrains confirms the issue as a major security concern. - **September 18, 2023**: TeamCity version 2023.05.4 is released, addressing the vulnerability. - **September 18, 2023**: JetBrains notifies customers to update promptly. - **September 19, 2023**: CVE-2023-42793 is published. - **September 21, 2023**: Coordinated release of blog posts from JetBrains and Sonar. - **September 27, 2023**: Full disclosure follows the public release of an exploit. ## Learnings ### The Importance of Authorization This incident underscores the significance of authorization checks. While endpoints often receive individual checks, global request interceptors are frequently overlooked. These interceptors, part of the global attack surface, must not be neglected in security assessments. ### Taming Wildcards Wildcard expressions, while versatile, can inadvertently expose vulnerabilities. A more restrictive approach is advisable to prevent unintended vulnerabilities like the inclusion of "/**/RPC2."


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Back in November, I posted about the effort of the filmmakers of Capturing the Friedmans to prove the innocence of one of the film's subjects, Jesse Friedman. On Monday, a 168-page report released by the Nassau County District Attorney's office found that there was enough evidence to charge and convict Friedman of sexual molestation of minors.
Friedman, his supporters and the makers of the Academy Award-nominated documentary have long maintained he was railroaded into pleading guilty to charges he molested 13 kids in the late 1980s, and were expecting the report to exonerate him.
It did the opposite.
Friedman, they found, was labeled a "psychopathic deviant" by his own shrink, and had actually sexually abused a total of 17 children.
"The District Attorney concludes that Jesse Friedman was not wrongfully convicted," the blistering 172-page report says.
"In fact, by any impartial analysis, the investigation process prompted by Jesse Friedman . . . has only increased confidence in the integrity of Jesse Friedman's guilty plea adjudication as a sex offender."
The panel said it interviewed three of Friedman's now-adult victims. "Each confirmed that he was sexually abused by Jesse Friedman. Each told their separate story, marked by pain and recovery," and "recounted years of shame and humiliation," the report said.


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Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Maximum Security
Chapter Analysis of Maximum Security
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Plot & ThemesComposition of Book descript. of violence and chases 10%Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives 40%Feelings, relationships, character bio/development 40%How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) 10% Tone of story - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) How difficult to spot villain? - Very difficult--no foreshadowing/clues Time/era of story: - 2000+ (Present) What % of story relates directly to the mystery, not the subplot? - 80% Misc. Murder Plotlets - Proving innocence of very obvious suspect Kind of investigator - skilled citizen investigator Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Crime Thriller - Yes Murder Mystery (killer unknown) - Yes
Main CharacterGender - Female Profession/status: - a lawyer creature Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Race - White/American
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I just finished (or reached the publishing or pushing live step) the update to the NC State ACM/AITP website.
The improvements over the previous design are pretty drastic when it comes to user interface and ease of use.
I ended up going with a K2 theme for Drupal since I'm such a big fan, but it just didn't seem right for the site at first. I ended up going through and modifying a great deal of a barely and poorly done version that I came across online so I had to finish up most of it myself, but that just allowed for making it suit my (read 'our'…for the club) needs.
After working with the html and tweaking it hardcore until I got it clean so it passes HTML Validation inspection it was time to tweak the CSS.
This became a breeze with Opera's Dragonfly developer tools. I was able to select an element and tweak the style sheet live so I could see real-time results. After making an adjustment it's as simple as updating the actual stylesheet.
After tweaking the style almost obsessively for hours the first day I decided it was time for a break. It wasn't long before I got back into the groove the next day and finished it up (for the time being).
I really have to say that I am in love with Dragonfly now. I've used Firebug in the past and to be honest I've never been a Firefox fanboy…it's a good browser, but it's not pushing standards support at the rate that I want and Opera is just better at a lot of the things that I use and need from a browser… anyways, I got used to Firebug a while back and Dragonfly vs. Firebug isn't a fair competition because the both are still very different, but I find Dragonfly being easier to use ever second compared to Firebug.
After getting the code working it was time to push the update. As a result, the NC State ACM/AITP club now has a much friendlier outlet on the web!
Now I have the pleasure of tackling any smaller issues such as stylesheet problems. 😀 Updating the content will now be much less of a pain now that it can be updated directly from the browser for most everything.


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When Did Handheld Vacuums Get So Beautiful? [Vacuums]
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/vip/~3/rsBKyaJXDQo/when-did-handheld-vacuums-get-so-beautiful
If you haven't shopped for a handheld vacuum since the Dustbuster owned the market, you're apparently in for a real treat. Vorwerk's new Kobold VC100 looks like a piece of contemporary art you'll want to frame and hang on your wall, instead of the old lowly workhorses you kept hidden behind a dresser.
It sucks (in the best way possible) for up to 20 minutes on a single charge, but with two suction settings you can probably expect even less cleaning time if you use it full throttle. You will have to fork over almost $170 for this functional masterpiece, but think how much better your life will be with this on display in your living room, and your shirt free of Doritos crumbs.
[Vorwerk via Appliancist]