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Penn State is a member of the Big Ten .the scandal involving sexual allegations with young males is terrible, if it is true.
you think this never happens elsewhere. during my high school years i was working hard to become a capable basketball player. the high school basketball coach had his favorites. i never knew but did wonder what it took to be a starter. the stronger and bigger guys were out of the loop. the coach feared them but he had a way of seeking out those kids most vulnerable (WWII and most of the men were gone).
fortunately i was disqualified by a rule that you cannot accept an outside of school award which i did by setting a youth club shooting record. when this coach told me i was actually relieved as i had rejected his advances to stay in the locker room after practice. the scoring record was 38 points in one game at a Boys' club tournament. the Boys' Club were good upstanding people.
many lives were ruined and the boys involved were subject to ridicule. as an aside he was a horrible basketball coach. that was my personal experience and my personal choice. some made a different choice.
often i wonder why this happens. the answer is obvious. silence, silence to protect the so called good name of an institution that is worth more than a human life.
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Source of water on Moon, Scientists discovered
The relentless stream water of charged particles from the Sun is said as the source of water discovered by the Scientist on Moon which commonly known as the solar wind. The ice inside permanently shadowed polar craters on the moon, sometimes cold traps, could contain hydrogen atoms ultimately derived from the solar wind, findings released by Micron Associates from the Researchers of University of Michigan.
Theoretical models of lunar water stability dating to the late 1970s suggest that hydrogen ions (protons) from the solar wind can combine with oxygen on the Moon's surface to form water and related compounds called hydroxyls, which consist of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen and are known as OH. Researchers present infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry analyses of Apollo samples that reveal the presence of significant amounts of hydroxyl inside glasses formed in the lunar regolith by micrometeorite impacts.
The hydroxyl, water component, in the lunar regolith is mostly from solar wind implantation of protons, which locally combined with oxygen to form hydroxyls that moved into the interior of glasses by impact melting, said Youxue Zhang, Professor of Geological Sciences. Micron Associates found out that the work shows that the water component, the hydroxyl, is widespread in lunar materials, although not in the form of ice or liquid water that can easily be used in a future manned lunar base.
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SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - The father of a 3-year-old child who was shot at a Suffolk apartment complex in June was indicted in court Tuesday.
Michael Goodman of the 400 block of South 6th Street was charged with malicious wounding and two counts of child endangerment when the child was shot in the shoulder June 15.
A neighbor speaking on condition of anonymity told WAVY.com in June how the scene unfolded: "The father of the baby, the mother and the other man everybody was arguing. The father went back out to his car and got a gun and he shot up. He's downstairs. He shot up. He didn't mean to shoot his baby, but he just shot up and shot the baby."
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CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for home health agencies in Rockwall was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose home health agencies in Rockwall.
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HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Rockwall, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for home health agencies. The HealthScore for Rockwall is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.2, Rockwall rates above average for those seeking home health agencies.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 184.2 physicians per capita, Rockwall trails the national average by 16.5 percent. Rockwall scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and scores 25.6 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 14.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Rockwall is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Rockwall is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Rockwall's environmental health -- is 81.8 percent above average.
Doctors Per Capita | Rockwall, TX | Nat'l Avg |
Physicians | 184.2 | 220.5 |
Geriatricians | 1.2 | 1.3 |
Cardiologists | 2.4 | 7.7 |
Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
Orthopedists | 10.9 | 7 |
CostScore for Rockwall, TX
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Rockwall, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for home health agencies. The CostScore for Rockwall is based on data such as the average monthly cost of home health agencies in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.3, Rockwall is on par with the national average for home health agencies.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Rockwall is $3,527 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Rockwall is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 109 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
Cost of Living | Rockwall, TX |
Aggregate Index | 104 |
Healthcare Index | 106 |
Housing Index | 109 |
Food Index | 99 |
Utilities Index | 98 |
Transportation Index | 103 |
LivabilityScore for Rockwall, TX
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Rockwall. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for home health agencies. The LivabilityScore for Rockwall is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.8, Rockwall rates above average for home health agencies.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for home health agencies. The sun shines an average of 236 days each year in Rockwall, 15.1 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 31°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Rockwall than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 95°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Rockwall is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $78,830 per year, the population of Rockwall earns a better than average median household income. Rockwall has an unemployment rate of 7.80 percent, roughly 14.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 9.94 percent of the population in Rockwall is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 24.5 percent.
Amenities Per Capita | Rockwall | "Nat'l Avg" |
Parks | 0.4 | 136.1 |
Libraries | 2.5 | 18.8 |
Places of Worship | 67.3 | 220.5 |
Public Transit | 666.7 | 110.4 |
Grocery Stores | 179.6 | 97.7 |
Pharmacies | 26.1 | 13.8 |
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2012 in News, Part 2A look back at last year's top storiesPart 2 (For Part 1, click here) ANCHORAGE - The second officer-involved fatal shooting of the year occurred on July 1, when police fired on Harry Smith in his back yard as he pointed a BB gun at them. "The caliber and the type of weapon really don't matter in a critical incident where an officer believes this weapon is going to cause serious physical injury or death," Parker said. The Department of Law again ruled that the shooting was justified, although Smith's son said he had warned APD that his father was attempting suicide by cop. In natural resource development news, Shell embarked on the first drilling program in the outer continental shelf in 20 years. "And once you do that to about 1,500 feet, you have basically the foundation of a well," said Shell spokesman Curtis Smith. "And you can move off that well and move back on at any time. Basically, a top hole takes about half the time it takes to drill a well to total depth, so whatever work we put in this year will put us that much closer for 2013." In September, heavy rains led to flooding in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and on the Kenai Peninsula. The fall was dominated by election campaigns for the Legislature. In the November election, Republicans gained a solid majority in the state Senate, ending the six-year-run of the bipartisan majority and establishing one-party rule in Juneau. On December 2, Israel Keyes, charged in the abduction and murder of Samantha Koenig, killed himself in his Anchorage jail cell. Most Popular
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Fleecing potatoes in hope of good year
A SPELL of settled weather has injected hope into North Devon's rain-soaked farmers.
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Potato and cereals man Marcus Avery was able to fleece over his first acreage of earlies on Thursday.
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He was reverting to the practice after abandoning it last year.
"We do it every year – except last year.
"But we should have done it. Potatoes weren't making much money the season before and the fleece is expensive. We didn't think there was enough in it.
"But this year we're hoping that because there's a shortage we'll get them a bit earlier.
"We'll do ten acres under fleece which will come 14 days before the others and will hit the earlier market.
"It's all about cash flow really, just to keep it going.
"We normally start digging in mid June but these will be late May so we'll have cash flow in June."
Last year because of the weather, Marcus did not start digging until July. He said: "If we'd had the fleece on it would have been a lot better."
As he and his team laid the fleece over the rich looking trenches of soil he showed photos of the same fields last year, reflecting the way the weather controls their lives.
He said: "The soil is dryer now than it was in July last year. It was so wet it wasn't true.
"You expect it to be wet in the winter but not in the middle of July and August."
It looks to have recovered well and is now in near perfect condition.
Marcus said: "It's good soil, it's very sandy and we've put a lot of dung on it.
"We spread it about a month ago so it would all break down.
"We use a destoner even though there's no stones. It fluffs up the soil, mixes it up with the dung. Otherwise you put it on, rotovate it and it becomes a solid mass."
The fleece is a speculative investment in the hope of making up on last year's losses.
"It was a dreadful season for everybody," said Marcus.
"We're just hoping to get back on track, have a good season and hopefully it was just a one off."
"We don't grow main crop on this ten-acre field because it can be too dry.
"But we'll be able to start digging in early May."
Marcus grows just over 100 acres of potatoes, of which 30 of earlies are already in and 50 acres of main crop on Braunton Great Field will go in last.
It takes them six to eight weeks and Marcus hopes to be finished planting by the end of April.


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The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced the remarkable news today:
The U.S. wind energy industry shattered all previous records in 2008 by installing 8,358 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity (enough to serve over 2 million homes).
Half of that was brought online in the fourth quarter, and so I expect stories in big media touting how well alternative energy has been weathering the brutal economic storm — as if (see "Global recession? Must be time for the media's alternative-energy backlash").
Still, the AWEA report made clear that there could be tough times ahead, unless Congress takes strong action on tax credits (see "House Ways & Means embraces refundable renewable tax credits"):


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For the past eight years Dan Buettner, the Blue Zones team of scientists, and National Geographic researchers have explored five places around the world where people live measurably longer lives: the interior of Sardinia, a remote peninsula in Costa Rica, a Greek island, a Japanese archipelago, and a community in southern California.
The secret to longevity has less to do with diet—or even exercise—and more to do with the social and physical environment in which people live. Buettner identified nine powerful yet simple lessons that debunk the most common myths and offer a science-backed blueprint that could give the average American another 12 quality years of life.
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NinePoint Medical Inc. said today that it received European CE mark approval for its NVision VLE Imaging System and ISO quality management system certification for its Cambridge facility.
The CE Mark is for the company's optical endomicroscopy imaging devices for diagnosis of mucosa and submucosa diseases. The CE marking, or "Conformite Europeene," certifies that a product has met European Union requirements for marketing in Europe. The ISO certification is an international standard governing the requirements of a quality management system for medical devices and related services.
"The ISO certification and CE mark approval are important milestones for NinePoint Medical and, along with our recently announced 510(k) clearance from the FDA, strongly position the NvisionVLE Imaging System for a commercial launch in 2013," Charles Carignan, M.D., president and CEO of NinePoint Medical, said in a written statement. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its medical device came in January. The company makes medical devices for in vivo (inside the body) pathology.
In February, NinePoint started a clinical trial to evaluate high-resolution optical imaging of Barrett's esophagus. Barrett's esophagus is one of the most common precursors to esophageal adenocarcinoma, the fastest growing cancer in the Western world, the company said.
With the CE mark, the company plans to add two sites in Europe to the clinical trial.
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I. The Additional Protocol to the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine on the Prohibition of Cloning Human Beings was opened to signature by Signatories to the Convention, in Paris, on 12 January 1998.
II. The text of the Explanatory Report does not constitute an instrument providing an authoritative interpretation of the text of the Protocol, although it might be of such nature as to facilitate the understanding of the provisions contained therein.
1. This Protocol builds on certain provisions of the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, in particular the following: Article 1 provides that Parties to this Convention shall protect the dignity and identity of all human beings and guarantee everyone, without discrimination, respect for their integrity and other rights and fundamental freedoms with regard to the application of biology and medicine; Article 13, which provides that an intervention seeking to modify the human genome may only be undertaken for preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and only if its aim is not to introduce any modification in the genome of any descendants; Article 18.1, which ensures the protection of the embryo in vitro in the framework of research and Article 18.2 which prohibits the creation of embryos for research purposes.
2. Cloning of cells and tissue is considered worldwide to be an ethically acceptable valuable biomedical technique. However, there are different views about the ethical acceptability of cloning undifferentiated cells of embryonic origin. Whatever attitudes towards such cloning techniques exist, the standards set forth in the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine as mentioned above form clear barriers against the misuse of human embryos, as their adequate protection is guaranteed and their creation for research purposes is prohibited by Article 18 of the Convention. Therefore, one has to distinguish between three situations: cloning of cells as a technique, use of embryonic cells in cloning techniques, and cloning of human beings, for example by utilising the techniques of embryo splitting or nuclear transfer. Whereas the first situation is fully acceptable ethically, the second should be examined in the protocol on embryo protection. The consequences of the third situation, that is the prohibition of cloning human beings, are within the scope of this Protocol.
3. Deliberately cloning humans is a threat to human identity, as it would give up the indispensable protection against the predetermination of the human genetic constitution by a third party. Further ethical reasoning for a prohibition to clone human beings is based first and foremost on human dignity which is endangered by instrumentalisation through artificial human cloning. Even if in the future, in theory, a situation could be conceived, which might seem to exclude the instrumentalisation of artificially cloned human offspring, this is not considered a sufficient ethical justification for the cloning of human beings. As naturally occurring genetic recombination is likely to create more freedom for the human being than a predetermined genetic make up, it is in the interest of all persons to keep the essentially random nature of the composition of their own genes.
4. This Protocol does not take a specific stand on the admissibility of cloning cells and tissue for research purposes resulting in medical applications. However, it can be said that cloning as a biomedical technique is an important tool for the development of medicine, especially for the development of new therapies. The provisions in this Protocol shall not be understood as prohibiting cloning techniques in cell biology.
5. However, the Protocol does enshrine clear barriers against any attempt artificially to produce genetically identical human beings. The Protocol is not concerned with hormone stimulation to treat infertility in women and which might result in the birth of twins. It explicitly restricts genetic identity to sharing the same nuclear gene set, meaning that any intervention by embryo splitting or nuclear transfer techniques seeking to create a human being genetically identical to another human being, whether living or dead, is prohibited.
6. In conformity with the approach followed in the preparation of the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, it was decided to leave it to domestic law to define the scope of the expression "human being" for the purposes of the application of the present Protocol.
7. The term "nuclear" means that only genes of the nucleus - not the mitochondrial genes - are looked at with respect to identity, which is why the prohibition of cloning human beings also covers all nuclear transfer methods seeking to create identical human beings. The term "the same nuclear gene set" takes into account the fact that during development some genes may undergo somatic mutation. Thus monozygotic twins developed from a single fertilised egg will share the same nuclear gene set, but may not be 100% identical with respect to all their genes. It is important to note that the Protocol does not intend to discriminate in any fashion against natural monozygotic twins.
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Ghosts have you up at night? If you aren't too afraid to head to the kitchen, you'll want to indulge in this sweet-n-salty midnight snack. —Ruth Cassis, University Place, Washington
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Originally published as Colorful Peanut Butter Crackers in Taste of Home October/November 2007
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Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2012 by 1CountryCook
I made these today.....very good and easy too! The little ones as well as the grown-up devoured the plate of these crackers I put out! I did not put the cream cheese in the filling, and these are still great! As I read in another review, I too did not add the milk to the chocolate coating. It came out perfect! I'll be making these alot!
Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2012 by zucchinilady
I have made these for years! My son lives on the other side of the USA from me and this is his favorite cookie-I send them to him for Christmas and other special days...he says he does not get homesick as long as I send his "faves"..
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2012 by grammiebof3girls
I made this recipe using the large size of ChezIts making them 3 high You'll be surprise The taste just like a Butterfinger!!!
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Its making them 3 high You'll be surprise The taste just like a Butterfinger!!!
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2012 by S.Walton
Another winner! Amazingly simple to prepare, yet so professional in appearance... and absolutely scrumptious!
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I am not sure why you say to add the milk. My chocolate and shortening was perfect until I added the milk, then it seized. I fixed that but it wouldn't hold to the cracker. I was really not happy about that because it wasted the chocolate chips. I should have gone with my instinct to just use chocolate and shortening. I am mainly writing this so that others will be forewarned.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2012 by firstname.lastname@example.com
The cream cheese & honey are a added touch but not neccessary. I have made these for a long time with just peanut butter & dipped in almond bark/candy coating(choc or white choc)
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you'll need twice the amount of chocolate if you want a nice smooth look.
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works out great for a cookie walk!!
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what should tyre pressures be on standard tyres on a 2002 110cdi model?
can the clock be permantly displayed as it seems to go gack to the temperature all the time
can the rear row of 3 seats be made to fit the middle row to be a 3 seat?
can the service milage warning be reset without going to main dealer
have found the some answers to questions
press clock symbol twice in quick sucession to change temp display
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PEAK Campaign launches PEAK POINTS E-Newsletter for the Community
Throughout the Campaign, the PEAK Learning Center will feature approaches that providers, health care professionals, and patients can focus on to improve survival in their first year of dialysis. These various best practices have been recommended by the PEAK Campaign expert panels.Currently, the Campaign is spotlighting:
Technical/Clinical Panel Depression Screening and Management Recommendation: Depression affects quality of life and is associated with greater morbidity, and poorer adherence to prescribed care, and therefore requires...
Family Engagement Panel Best Practice #4 Recommendation: Coach families, friends, and caregivers in the principles, techniques, and value of partnering with the patient and his or her...
Kidney Care Partners' Performance Excellence and Accountability in Kidney Care (PEAK) is a voluntary quality improvement campaign to reduce mortality among first-year dialysis patients by 20 percent by the end of 2012 – an effort to extend, even save, 10,000 lives – a real goal for real change.
All too often, the onset of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is gradual and undetected, leaving patients especially vulnerable when the disease is recognized. Helping patients to understand their disease and to manage it appropriately is an essential ingredient to high-quality care for newly diagnosed patients.
Working with researchers and other experts in the kidney care community, the PEAK Campaign will initiate a systematic community-wide process of identifying and sharing 'breakthrough' practices that will improve survival rates.
Campaign participants believe that in addition to improving and extending the lives of people with kidney failure, PEAK will also help reduce hospitalizations which in turn will help lower Medicare costs.
The community is partnering with Brown University and Quality Partners of Rhode Island to measure our success in improving patient outcomes and developing tools to reduce mortality in first-year dialysis patients.
Consistently over the past ten years, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) survival rates have improved; however, first-year mortality has remained stable compared to overall mortality. The kidney care community has recognized the need to improve the first-year mortality rate as compared to other industrialized nations.
The PEAK campaign was launched by Kidney Care Partners (KCP), a broad-based coalition of kidney patient advocacy groups, health care professional organizations, dialysis service providers and manufacturers who seek to improve quality of care available to the 400,000 Americans currently diagnosed with kidney failure. LEARN MORE


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The Smart Grid is the way of the future in electricity management, but it also presents cybersecurity challenges. A recent report on Smart Grid Cyber Security from the Government Accountability Office cautioned against using regulation to bolster security. There is a "default setting" on businesses and government entities that seems to drive them toward regulatory solutions. It is a harmful tendency in our modern world, and it is not the right approach for improving U.S. cybersecurity.
Congress and Politics
GAO Report Shows Weakness of Regulatory Approach in Cyber
August 17th, 2012 - by Steven Bucci
IEDs – The ubiquitous threat
July 16th, 2012 - by Robert Liscouski
Last week, Lt. Gen. Michael Barbero, Director Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), testified in a closed session before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security on the threat posed by IEDs in the United States. Lt. Gen. Barbero knows better than anyone how the knowledge and experience of bomb makers in Afghanistan and Iraq can be easily transferred here to conduct attacks in the United States. The trend is clear – we need to take this threat as seriously as we are taking the cyber threat.
Reward for Fast and Furious Killers is Too Little, Too Late
July 12th, 2012 - by Steven Bucci
On Monday, Federal authorities released the names of four fugitives tied to the death of Agent Brian Terry and the failed operation "Fast and Furious." Charged with the murder of Agent Terry and the assault of several other officers at the scene, these men have evaded U.S. and Mexican authorities for 18 months. The timing of this decision strikes me as odd; politics are masquerading as policy.
Why Is DHS a Crappy Place to Work? – Part 2
July 10th, 2012 - by Rich Cooper
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) performs a critical role protecting the country. The mission is challenging, but just as difficult is working within the department itself. There are several reasons for this, some of which include how elected officials place political appointees within the department. Here is the second installment in my series about why DHS is a crappy place to work.
The War of 1812 Redux – Using National Security Tools to Protect the Private Sector
June 18th, 2012 - by Guest Contributor
By Rob Strayer
Two hundred years ago today, the United States declared war against Great Britain, beginning the War of 1812. At that time, the British Navy was the aggressor, boarding U.S. commercial vessels. Today, the United States faces a digital threat to its national security and commercial interests. Like their nineteenth century counterparts conducting flagrant piracy on the high seas, cyber attackers openly and notoriously exploit U.S. commercial networks. How does the United States develop a national cyber security policy that is tailored to the problems that private sector companies face (avoiding the mistakes of 1812)?
Expensive UAVs Generate Buzz but Few Results
June 18th, 2012 - by David Olive
I've been writing about the use Predator UAVs and their exorbitant cost for some time. It would seem there are many far better (and far cheaper) ways to patrol U.S. borders and other areas from above. The Center for Investigative Reporting has taken note and recently cited one of my posts in their article, "At U.S. border, expensive drones generate lots of buzz, few results."
Congress Heal Thyself – You Gotta Be Kidding Me!
June 7th, 2012 - by David Olive
The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security held a hearing today: "TSA's Efforts to Fix Its Poor Customer Service Reputation and Become a Leaner, Smarter Agency." The sole witness was TSA Administrator John Pistole. Subcommittee Chairman Rogers lectured Administrator Pistole – yes, lectured him – about TSA's terrible public image. Since when does Congress have the temerity to lecture anyone, much less an agency that Congress itself created on how to improve its poor reputation?
Time to Measure Progress at the Border With Mexico
May 9th, 2012 - by Edward Alden
After two decades of pouring resources and technology into patrolling the U.S. border with Mexico, there are encouraging signs that Congress is about to start asking the right question: what exactly have we bought for all that money? But the administration is continuing to drag its heels. A May 8 hearing of the House Homeland Security subcommittee on border and maritime security was intended to provide some answers to the critical question of how to assess progress along the border.
Francis Rose – An Important Voice in an Important Discussion
May 9th, 2012 -
For several years, Security Debrief contributors have joined Francis Rose on Federal News Radio to discuss security issues and the role of the Federal government. For the homeland and national security crowd, In Depth with Francis Rose offers insightful and informative discussions, and there is a growing audience of listeners outside the Beltway. Recently, the news and talk radio magazine TALKERS added Francis Rose to its annual list of the top 250 talk show hosts in America.
Taking the Distasteful Victory Lap – Bin Laden's Death Politicized
May 3rd, 2012 - by Rich Cooper
Since the Obama campaign's commercial heralding the President's decision to launch the Bin Laden mission, people from all political corners have either cheered or jeered it. His detractors accuse the President of "spiking the football" and over-politicizing a decision that he said he himself said should not be politicized. For as honorable as the President's spoken intentions may have been after Bin Laden's termination a year ago, they have been abandoned for the very real, pragmatic electoral politics – when you have an advantage in anything, you take it and use it to its utmost.
The Art of Taking Credit – One Year After Bin Laden's Death
May 3rd, 2012 - by Steven Bucci
Should President Obama be taking credit for the removal of Usama bin Laden from this mortal realm? The short answer is "yes," based on the logic that if the mission that got UBL had failed, Obama would have had to take the blame. That said, it is a distorted view to think that nothing was done until before the present Administration arrived, and no one should be credited except President Obama.
Administration Decides to "Fight" for Cyber Security
April 18th, 2012 - by Steven Bucci
On Monday, one of the Obama Administration's heavies took to the Op-Ed page of the Washington Post to fight for cyber security. John Brennan, the President's senior advisor on counterterrorism and homeland security, published a pretty impassioned piece reminding the Nation that cyber treats are real. Personally, I thought we were beyond the debate about the existence of the cyber threat and our need for better cyber defenses, cyber hygiene, training, and public-private info sharing. I guess there are still nay-sayers out there.
Don't Let Hearing Titles Fool You – TSA Does Some Things Very Well
March 28th, 2012 - by David Olive
If Congress paid even one-tenth the amount of time trying to "fix" its own problems as it does in its petty meddling in the operations of TSA, the general public would have greater confidence in both organizations. Both entities could benefit from meaningful oversight and process improvement. But the joint hearing this week by the House Oversight and House Transportation committees was a one-sided effort, seemingly designed to point out problems without offering any serious solutions to those concerns – and it confirmed (yet again) for me why the Congressional labyrinth of DHS oversight needs to be addressed.
Critical Infrastructure – Making Congress the Scapegoat
March 27th, 2012 - by Jeff Gaynor
Last week, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, speaking before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, made a "dire prediction." She warned the Senate that if Congress does not give DHS "the authority to designate critical infrastructure and set risk-based cyber security standards for it" [in] "a year or 18 months…we would have suffered a major infiltration or attack, and we will find that some part of our critical infrastructure was a gap." The Secretary's prediction and roundabout effort to foist responsibility on the Congress for her Department's obvious lack of progress in assuring, beyond their protection, the operational resilience of America's interdependent cyber and physical infrastructure challenges is — at best —ill-conceived.
New Data Guidelines Help Tracking Hezbollah in US
March 27th, 2012 - by Matthew Levitt
Last week, I testified before the House Homeland Security Committee about Hezbollah capability to attack within the United States, should the group decide to do so. I explained that it is by no means a foregone conclusion that Hezbollah would attack America in the event of an attack on Iran, but also laid out four different scenarios of how they could carry out such an operation.
A Questionable "Word of Caution" at House Homeland Security Hearing
March 22nd, 2012 - by David Olive
A brief exchange between Chairman Peter King and Ranking Member Bennie Thompson on Wednesday was strange. Rep. Thompson questioned the committee's jurisdiction to hold a hearing on whether Iran and Hezbollah pose a terrorist threat to the U.S. homeland. Thompson's "word of caution" should be taken again to his party's leadership so they can understand the consequences of their failure to implement the only remaining recommendation of the 9-11 Commission – consolidating congressional oversight of homeland security.
Need an Icebreaker? The Coast Guard Does
January 18th, 2012 - by Jeff Robertson
As the U.S. fleet of icebreakers continues to age and fall behind the world's arctic maritime community, the vision and fortitude of U.S. decision makers continues to wane. The recent announcement by Shell Oil to launch their $200 million arctic icebreaker in April 2012 should send a shiver up the spine of every Coastguardsman and mariner who has considered how the United States will deal with the future of operations in the high latitudes.
Security Debrief Bloggers on Homeland Challenges in 2012
January 6th, 2012 -
CQ Homeland Security conducted its annual survey of security challenges last year and the road ahead in 2012. The three-part series included comments from security experts throughout government and the private sector, many of whom are contributors to Security Debrief. Below is a rundown of some of their responses. Check out each of the story links to read more about important security efforts in 2012.
Customs and Border Commissioner Alan Bersin Resigns
December 27th, 2011 - by Guest Contributor
By Nelson Balido
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin last Thursday announced his resignation effective December 30. For folks who monitor border trade and security issues, this wasn't exactly a surprise. But it was still a disappointment. Nevertheless, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano made the right choice in naming deputy commissioner David Aguilar as the new acting commissioner.
Whither CBP?
December 14th, 2011 - by David Olive
In just over two weeks, barring an unanticipated miracle, CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin's recess appointment will run out. There are many positive things that can be said for how Bersin handled his tenure at CBP. Nevertheless, it does not appear that Bersin's nomination is going to be approved by the Senate. Until DHS or the White House make their plans for Bersin's replacement, even on an acting basis, clear and unequivocal, one wonders whether they even care about who leads this vital organization.


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The days are growing shorter, as is your window of opportunity for setting off on one last summer escape. So make the most of what's left of the season—and take advantage of bunches of August and September bargains—by packing your bags and heading off into the sunset. Here are 10 destinations where end-of-season deals are as plentiful as fireflies on an August evening, from discounted Labor Day packages to cut-rate hotel stays.
Branson, Mo.
Within a half-day's drive from St. Louis, Tulsa, and Memphis, Branson is a convenient end-of-summer weekend-getaway spot for many a Midwesterner. Plus, there are deals galore this time of year, especially if you book a package. Here's a good one: The 2012 Labor Day Getaway Package, offered by the Branson Tourism Center, combines three nights' accommodations at select hotels, theater and attraction tickets, and a dining certificate, starting at $359 for two people. This deal is also customizable: You can choose from one of five local hotels and pick your dining and entertainment choices from a list of eligible providers.
This splendid deal is only good for travel in August, so hurry up and pack: Book the Mega Philly Overnight Hotel Package, which includes two nights' accommodations, free hotel parking, and a special Philadelphia Teddy Bear, for one low rate. Also going on this month: VisitPhilly.com is throwing in two round-trip tickets on Megabus. Prices vary by hotel, but we found package rates as low as $159/night for two people (at Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City).
Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Ontario
An easy weekend getaway from the New York area, Niagara Falls is simply gushing with deals this time of year. We like the Summer Spa Revitalization package at Marriott Fallsview, which starts at $199 per night and includes accommodations, a $40 spa certificate, breakfast for two, a $40 dinner voucher, a wine reception for two, and other goodies.
Don't want to go the package route? On select dates from August through September, travelers can save more than 60% on rates at Marriott Getaway on the Falls when booking through Travelzoo (rates start at $129/night).
Walt Disney World, Fla.
For those seeking deals at Disney World, fall is arguably the best time to travel. But Disney deal offerings at summer's end aren't bad, either. From late August through the end of September, travelers can take advantage of value-season rates at official Walt Disney World resorts. For example, at Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House, rates start at $300 per night on weekends during value season, compared to $335 per night on weekdays during high summer and $410 per night in late winter. The same pricing structure applies at many other official Walt Disney World resorts.
Deals are available at off-site Disney resorts, too. Through September 30, save 20 percent on stays at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort.
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East Asia, U.S., Latin America, Europe, Ancient World
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The Brown History Department annually enrolls a cohort of 10-12 promising students in its doctoral program. They come from a diverse range of backgrounds and academic careers, though most have majored, or taken significant coursework, in history. They come from the United States and diverse countries around the world. Each cohort is unique, with a distinct blend of regional, national, and topical interests among its members. The average student takes 5-7 years to complete the doctoral degree.
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The History Department encourages applicants to apply for grants such as The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies to help fund their graduate studies.
Beginning in the second year, doctoral students in history normally win appointments as teaching assistants or proctors. Contingent upon satisfactory progress toward the degree, these awards are usually renewable for two years. The awards provide tuition and stipends, which have steadily increased in recent years.
The Department also recommends advanced students (writing dissertations) for financial aid in furtherance of research. These help to cover a variety of expenses, including travel and living expenses incurred in the process of research.
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The first two and a half years of the doctoral program are devoted to coursework and the fulfillment of the foreign language requirement. We expect graduate students to take the qualifying examination in the middle of the third year (at the end of the fifth semester). The remaining time in the program is devoted to the writing of the dissertation. We expect this project to involve substantial archival research and to demonstrate potential to become a publishable book during the early years of the student's career as a college or university professor. Though non-academic career options are less plentiful in history than in other fields, the department can assist students in job searches outside academia.
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The Oscar-nominated actress outlines what attracted her to the role of Anna Karenina and talks about her upcoming projects.
Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo
The Oscar nominee recounts some of her struggles as a woman, a Muslim and an Iranian, as detailed in her memoir, "The Alley of Love and Yellow Jasmines."
Air date: 06/17/2013
CFR president Richard Haass
The Council on Foreign Relations president unpacks his text, "Foreign Policy Begins at Home."
Air date: 06/14/2013
Former MLB pitcher Dwight Gooden
One of the greatest MLB pitchers of all time, Gooden shares stories of his personal and professional challenges, as detailed in his candid memoir, "Doc."
Air date: 06/13/2013
Julian Fellowes & Elizabeth McGovern
Oscar winner Fellowes and actress McGovern talk about their critically acclaimed and Emmy-winning period drama series, "Downton Abbey."
Air date: 06/12/2013
Civil rights advocate Myrlie Evers-Williams
An activist in her own right, Evers-Williams reflects on the legacy of her slain husband, civil rights hero, Medgar Evers.
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