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Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
- Acupuncture
- Avoidance of Allergenic Foods
- Coleus forskohlii
- Digestive Enzymes (Including Bromelain and Other Proteolytic Enzymes )
- Fructo-oligosaccharides
- Glutamine
- Hypnotherapy
- Melatonin
- Relaxation Therapy
- Slippery Elm
- Anise Oil
The term IBS is used to describe chronic colon problems that occur in the absence of an identifiable medical cause. Common symptoms include alternating diarrhea and constipation, excess intestinal gas, intestinal cramping, uncomfortable bowel movements, abdominal discomfort following meals, and excessive awareness of the presence of stool in the colon. Despite all these distressing symptoms, in IBS, the intestines appear to be perfectly healthy when they are examined. Thus the condition belongs to a category of diseases that physicians call "functional." This means that while the function of the bowel seems to have gone awry, no injury or disturbance of its structure can be discovered. (The analogous problem in the stomach is called dyspepsia , and the two conditions frequently overlap.)
Because the cause of IBS is not understood, conventional medical treatment of IBS is highly inadequate. One drug that had shown promise, Zelnorm, was withdrawn from the market for safety issues. Another, Lotronex, was temporarily withdrawn, and then re-approved, but only under strict limitations. Other medical treatment approaches for IBS include increased dietary fiber, drugs that reduce bowel spasm, and drugs to address constipation or diarrhea as needed. In addition, various forms of psychotherapy, including hypnosis, have been tried, with some success. 1-6
Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
Peppermint oil is widely used for IBS, and the evidence suggests that it is probably useful. A majority of placebo-controlled studies have found peppermint oil to be more effective than placebo. 7-12,34,49,64,67 However, most of these studies are small.
For more information, including dosage and safety issues, see the full Peppermint article.
Numerous double-blind trials indicate that various probiotics ("friendly" bacteria) may be helpful for IBS. 15,16,25,27,28,35,47,50,51,54-56,61,69,70
For example, in a 6-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 274 people with constipation-predominant IBS, in which constipation is a more significant symptom than diarrhea, use of a probiotic formula containing Bifidobacterium animalis significantly reduced discomfort and increased stool frequency. 50 Another study examined the effects of 4 weeks of treatment with L. plantarum on intestinal gas in 60 people with IBS. This study found benefits that persisted for an entire year after treatment stopped. 15 In a review of 3 randomized trials, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG was associated with improvement in symptoms, especially a reduction in abdominal pain, among 393 children with IBS. 72
In another randomized trial, 266 women with constipation who consumed yogurt containing B. animalis and the prebiotic fructo-oligosaccharide twice daily for two weeks experienced significant improvement in their symptoms compared to women consuming regular yogurt as a placebo. 60
And finally, a 4-week randomized trial involving 122 people with IBS found evidence that B. bifidum improved symptoms and quality of life compared to placebo. 78
Benefits have also been seen in other smaller, double-blind trials, as well, using Lactobacillus plantarum , 25, 27L. acidophilus , 16,55L. rhamnosus , 47L. salivarus , 51,63 and B. infantis , 51 as well as proprietary probiotic combinations including various strains. 28,35,54,62 One such combination, called VSL#3, contains B. longum , B. infantis , L. acidophilus , L. plantarum , L. casei , L. bulgaricus , and Streptococcus thermophilus . In a double-blind, crossover trial , 59 children aged 5-18 years old were randomized to receive VSL#3 or placebo for 6 weeks. 69 After a 2-week "wash-out" period, the children were switched to the other treatment. VSL#3 was associated with a reduction in symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, and gas.
Of course, not all studies have supported the use of probiotics as a treatment for IBS. 26,36,57 One randomized trial involving 90 people with diarrhea-predominant IBS found Saccharomyces boulardii to be more effective than placebo at improving quality of life. 70 But, the probiotic did not seem to improve the actual symptoms of IBS. Two studies that pooled previous randomized trials on the use of probiotics for IBS came to similar conclusions: probiotics appear to offer some benefit, most notably for global symptoms and abdominal discomfort. However, these two studies were unable to determine which probiotic species were most effective. 58,59
Lactobacillus plantarum 299v failed to provide significant improvements in abdominal pain, bloating, or quality of life when compared to placebo in a randomized trial with 81 adults over an 8 week period. 83
Probiotics Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Escherichia , and Streptococcus (alone or in combination) were evaluated in a review of 37 randomized trials. Priobiotics were associated with fewer global symptoms, abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence when compared to placebo. There were no differences found in urgency-related symptoms. Although probiotic therapy appears effective, the right combination of strains remains unknown. 82
For more information, see the full Probiotics article.
In a double-blind study, 55 people with chronic constipation caused by IBS received either ground flaxseed or psyllium seed (a well-known treatment for constipation) daily for 3 months. 17 Those taking flaxseed had significantly fewer problems with constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating than those taking psyllium. The flaxseed group had even further improvements in constipation and bloating while continuing their treatment in the 3 months after the double-blind study ended. The researcher concluded that flaxseed relieved constipation more effectively than psyllium.
For more information, see the Flaxseed article.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is traditionally practiced in a highly individualized way, with herbal formulas tailored to the exact details of each person's case. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 116 people with IBS were randomly assigned to receive individualized Chinese herbal treatment, a "one-size-fits-all" Chinese herbal formulation, or placebo. 29 Treatment consisted of 5 capsules 3 times daily, taken for 16 weeks. The results showed that both forms of active treatment were superior to placebo, significantly reducing IBS symptoms. However, the individualized treatment was no more effective than the "generic" treatment. Similar results were seen in another study as well. 44
In a review of 19 randomized trials with 1,510 people, Chinese herbal medicine was associated with a greater cure rate, and reduced recurrence of constipation-dominant IBS compared to traditional Western treatments. The Chinese herbal medicines focused on the liver and were given over a period of 3-12 weeks. However, there were many biases in the trials, which makes outcomes less reliable. 80
Chinese herbal medicine significiantly improved symptoms in people with constipation-related IBS in one randomized trial. Extracts from seven herbs (or placebo) were given to 125 adults in a randomized trial and taken for 8 weeks. However, the improvement in IBS symptoms faded during the 16 weeks follow up period after treatment was stopped. There were no differences between those who took the herbal medication or the placebo in the follow up.85
For more information on this complex medical system, including important safety issues, see the Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine article.
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
One study found evidence that pancreatic digestive enzymes (including proteolytic enzymes plus other enzymes called lipases) might be helpful for reducing the flare-up of IBS symptoms that may follow a fatty meal. 30
Three small studies suggest that use of the supplement melatonin might reduce symptoms of IBS; 38-39,46 it has been suggested that the hormone melatonin may have an effect on the nervous system in the digestive tract.
An herbal combination containing candytuft , matricaria flower , peppermint leaves , caraway , licorice root , and lemon balm has shown some promise for IBS. 37
In one double-blind trial, a combination of lemon balm , spearmint, and coriander showed some promise for reducing symptoms of diarrhea-dominant IBS. 45
The herbs Coleus forskohlii and slippery elm as well as the supplement glutamine are also sometimes recommended for IBS, but there is no meaningful evidence as yet that are helpful.
One double-blind study failed to find either the herb fumitory or an herbal relative of turmeric helpful for IBS. 40
One randomized trial with 120 patients found that anise oil significantly improved IBS symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, and quality of life compared to peppermint oil and placebo. Anise oil capsules (200 mg) were taken 3 times a day for 4 weeks.86
The prebiotic supplement fructo-oligosaccharides has been advocated as a treatment for IBS. However, research results are currently inconsistent at best. For example, a s6-week, double-blind study of 105 people with mild irritable bowel syndrome compared 5 g of fructo-oligosaccharides daily against placebo, and returned conflicting results. 52 According to some measures of symptom severity employed by the researchers, use of FOS led to an improvement in symptoms; however, according to other measures, FOS actually worsened symptoms. 19 Conflicting results, though of a different kind, were also seen in a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 98 people. 41 Treatment with FOS at a dose of 20 g daily initially worsened symptoms, but over time this negative effect wore off. At no time in the study were clear benefits seen, however. On a positive note, one study did find benefit with a combination prebiotic-probiotic formula. 42
Food allergies may play a role in IBS, and diets based on identifying and eliminating allergenic foods might offer some benefit. 18-24,48
Hypnotherapy has shown some promise for IBS. 31,75,76,77 In one trial, 90 people with IBS were randomized to receive hypnotherapy provided by an experienced psychologist or supportive therapy. 75 In a second related trial, 48 patients were randomized to hypnotherapy with a less experienced psychologist or to a waiting list. In both trials, which lasted three months, those who received hypnotherapy showed an improvement in their IBS symptoms. In another trial, the addition of hypnotherapy to supportive talks and usual care improved IBS symptoms when compared to supportive talks and usual care alone in a randomized trial of 100 adults suffering from severe IBS. Over 54% of patients receiving hypnotherapy had symptom improvement for up to 15 months compared to 25% in the control group. 79 In a review of 5 trials with 278 patients, hypnotherapy was associated higher levels of symptom improvement when compared to a control group or usual care. There were some biases in the studies, but hypnotherapy has been shown to be a beneficial for people with IBS. 81
Hypnotherapy has also been studied for IBS in children. 76 Fifty-two children with IBS or functional (unknown cause) abdominal pain were randomized to hypnotherapy or standard care . After 3 months of treatment, those in the hypnotherapy group reported less pain. A follow-up study found that these effects lasted for almost 5 years in about 2/3 of the children. 77
Relaxation therapy may also be helpful. 53,54,66 ,68 For example, in a randomized study involving 75 women with IBS, those who participated in mindfulness meditation therapy experienced more of an improvement in their symptoms compared to those who participated in a support group. 71 A review of 6 trials with 255 patients found relaxation therapy had higher incidence of some improvement. In these trials, relaxation therapy was compared to a control group or usual care. Although the results were not conclusive, the review found relaxation therapy to be beneficial. 81
Acupuncture has been proposed as a treatment for IBS. However, a number of studies, including 2 systematic reviews, have not found strong evidence to support the use of acupuncture for this condition. 32,33,43,65,73,74 The most recent review included 17 trials involving 1,806 people that compared real acupuncture to a range of control groups, such as sham acupunture, psychotherapy and medication, among others. 74 In the 5 trials that included real versus sham acupuncture, there were no significant differences between the two treatment groups on IBS symptoms. Other trials without a placebo control showed more of a positive effect, though. For example, people receiving acupuncture treatments reported more symptom relief compared to those receiving psychotherapy or medication .
A review of 11 low-quality randomized trials compared moxibustion or moxibustion with acupuncture to drug therapy. Moxibustion (the use of heat to stimulate acupuncture points) was associated with improved IBS symptoms when compared to drug therapy alone. However, the quality of the sutdies may have influenced the outcomes. Researchers in all acupuncture trials listed above highlighted the need for more studies. 84
For a discussion of homeopathic approaches to irritable bowel syndrome, see the Homeopathy database.
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I don't think the Raps suck that much as the American experts say but playoffs is a hard goal to achieve. So having the 9th or 10th pick sound right to me. And this kid is special
This happen just a week ago in the Euroleague. I mean, not the D-League or NCAA, the Euroleague, with just 18 years old:
This is his DraftExpress profile: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/...anciunas-5622/ --> They have him as a 5th pickMeijia won this weeks Euroleague MVP award, as he scored 29 points (10/15 FG), grabbed 5 boards and dished out 3 assists (35 index rating).
Lietuvos Rytas center Jonas Valanciunas, a projected Top-5 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, was second in this weeks ranking, as he scored 15 points, grabbed nine rebounds and blocked two shots in only 23 minutes (26 index rating).
While Rubio cant find his game, Valanciunas is proving that he is ready to transition to the NBA. The 18-years-old center is averaging 10 points and 6.4 rebounds, and hes second in the Euroleague in field goal percentage (77 percent).
Two very important things in the report is that
As you know, a lot of experts drew comparitions between Motiejunas and Bargs, so Jonas could be an excelent piece around Bargniani."the Lithuanian national team frontcourt appears to be in excellent hands for the future with the emergence of Jonas Valanciunas and Donatas Motiejunastwo big men that appear to complement each other extremely well."
The other thing:
That's the best news this Raptors could have."the strongest part of his game right now revolves around his rebounding and defensive skills."
This is NBADraft.net scouting report: http://www.nbadraft.net/players/jonas-valanciunas
They have him in the 16th pick but comparing him to Primoz Brezec. Judging by what I saw of him lately. He's already better than Brezec, with 18 years old.
Maybe if the Heat continues strugling we could have him with his pick, at the 20-25th range but it's likely that he'll be gone by then.

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The hottest soap opera of the new fall season isn't on TV.
Bond behemoth PIMCO is down 14% in recent months as talk of Federal Reserve tapering continues to frighten markets, and the slow-slide saga of the Newport Beach, Calif.-based firm shows little signs of easing. Whether it can recover in fixed income or will focus on a completely different asset class like alternative investments is yet to be seen. But for PIMCO's investors, the drama is far from make believe.
Gross told Bloomberg Surveillance host Tom Keene on Friday that despite the stress, he's still having fun.
"Well, to me fun is characterized by challenge and competition," Gross said. "And certainly this market is challenging money managers, certainly bond managers in ways that they have never been challenged before. So to the extent that you want to play in the Super Bowl and to the extent that you want to be in the big time with a big-time challenge, this is the time to play and I'm excited to do it."
Gross on Friday's jobs report being the new normal:
"Yes, it sure was. And I guess the revision of last month was the biggest shocker. And the fall, of course, as you mentioned in terms of the participation rate from 63.4[%] to 63.2[%]. You know, the unemployment rate is down; for those that focus on the unemployment rate, it is 7.3%. They would simply suggest we are closer to tapering and closer to a fed funds increase at some point. But I would suggest otherwise, that it is really a weaker economy as evidenced by today's report."
On whether the Fed will taper Sept. 18:
"Yes, perhaps. I think they will. You know, much like the red line in Syria, I think Bernanke and company are committed to a taper and the sooner the better. The taper is really a factor not necessarily of the growth or the strength of the economy, but the fact that at some point, three to six months ago, [Fed] Governor [Jeremy] Stein, for instance, wrote about the impact that tapering and QE is having on risk assets and the potential for a bubble. So I think the fed is really focused on de-bubbling risk markets in terms of a frenzied narrowness of spreads, or even a frenzied peak in terms of equity prices. And they will taper in September, but it will be taper-lite as opposed to a strong taper. And what does that mean? That means to us perhaps $10 billion. And mainly, by the way, on the Treasury side as opposed to the mortgage side."
On whether he's having fun right now:
"Well, to me fun is characterized by challenge and competition. And certainly this market is challenging money managers, certainly bond managers in ways that they have never been challenged before. So to the extent that you want to play in the Super Bowl and to the extent that you want to be in the big time with a big-time challenge, this is the time to play and I'm excited to do it."
"Well, our view is dominated not by QE and tapering, which influences the 10-year yield, but by the front end and how long the fed stays there. To the extent that they stay there until 2015 or 2016, that acts as a magnet so to speak, as a force that keeps the ten year from increasing, if only because the 3% yield and the roll-down associated with it produce returns of 4% to 5% — very attractive. So if the Fed stays where they are and this morning, for instance, [Chicago Fed President Charles] Evans suggested that it might take 6% unemployment to produce a fed funds increase, then basically there is value in the bond market, value in the 10-year, to your question. There is more value, in our opinion, in the front end because, believe it or not, the forward — see, it gets a little complicated here — but forward interest rates, the fed funds future so to speak, in 2008 are anticipating nearly a 4% fed funds rate and we are at 25 basis points. That becomes rather ludicrous in the face of this particular report and the expectation that the economy remains in a new normal, as opposed to an old normal type of world."
On whether he would predict now or in the near future that there will be serious illiquidity as there are bond portfolio redemptions:
"Perhaps in the market per se, not with PIMCO. I mean, the Total Return Fund has 10% cash. We've got $25 billion in cash. So liquidity problems? No. I think what we've seen in core bond funds industrywide is an outflow. Because PIMCO Total Return is the biggest and the best, by the way, we get focused on in terms of the headlines. But our friendly competitors, Vanguard and DoubleLine and so on, are all in the same boat. In PIMCO's case, when money comes out of Total Return, that is basically a choice on the part of an investor to move to either a lower duration or a different asset class, such as unconstrained bond funds, which have a lower duration target. And so PIMCO loses a little bit of flow in terms of Total Return, but gains that flow back with unconstrained or with an alternative asset. So PIMCO is not suffering. The Total Return Fund is losing some assets, but that is a choice on the part of the investment public, and we are well prepared for it."
On what PIMCO is pinning its forecasts on:
"Right, a wonderful question. You guys all ask wonderful questions. In this particular case, we have talked about the fundamentals for the past few minutes. The markets are being influenced by what we call technicals as well. And this doesn't refer to a head-and-shoulders pattern or a shampoo, but it refers to technical flows that are coming, or outflows, to put it frankly, that are being instigated, yes, by the Fed and potential tapering, but also by retail. We just talked about that and pulling money out of core bond funds.
On whether Bernanke is working out of a textbook:
"We talked about yesterday in an investment committee. It was sort of a joke, but not so much of a joke, actually. There is the London school and the Chicago school. And I suggested perhaps the Phoenix school of economics in terms of modeling will now dominate going forward. There are legitimate questions as to whether increasing interest rates will be a negative for economic growth as opposed to a positive. And there are legitimate questions– this is Bernanke's model–that lowering interest rates and quantitative easing has produced stronger economic growth. Yet one could say, if you are in Phoenix I suppose, that the higher the interest rate and the higher the return on investment in real assets, that being plants and equipment, houses and so on, that the more opportunity and the higher willingness to invest. So, yes, London, Chicago, Keynes, neo-Keynes, perhaps we're all in a world in which models are being readjusted as we speak."
On where the economy is going:
"We still see a 2% U.S. economy. We think in the last month that the economy has been proceeding at 2.5%. And yes, as fiscal austerity becomes a little bit less as we move into 2014, perhaps you see stronger growth. And we're seeing, importantly, euro land flattening out at least and the U.K. exhibiting 2% to 3% growth. So the world itself is doing better, aside from emerging. But the developed countries are doing better. So it's a more decent forecast going forward. But the old 3 % to 4% Minsky types of numbers, which can be produced by big government and what they call a big bank or a thing of the past if only because the labor force is only growing at 0.5%. And labor force growth at 0.5%, plus productivity at the high side — maybe 2%, only leads to 2.5% growth on a long-term basis."
Check out Losers vs. Bigger Losers: Bond Lessons From the Summer Sell-Off on ThinkAdvisor.


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So I didn't really realize until a few days ago that I had totally skipped last week's decor post! What was I thinking, right?? ;) Well since there has been no shortage of changes and updates around here, I thought I'd combine several updates into one giant post for you guys to sort of collectively share these past few weeks.
So get comfortable, grab a snack and a beverage, and let's get to it!
Remember when I painted the front living room/my office the same color as the kitchen (Clay Beige by Benjamin Moore)? Well long story short, the color is the perfect "greige" and we sort of fell in love with it. Ever since I used it for the living room, I contemplated continuing it into the dining room as well.
Well I finally did, and we love it.
I always liked the gold/tan shade in the dining room (that color was throughout most of the house when we bought it), but I feel like this connected space looks best when the color continues on that wall behind the columns. It made it look more continuous and the color itself works perfectly with the decor in there. I have something else in mind to add to the walls in there, so I'll for sure update with the details on that if I get brave enough to do it!
I wish I had a before shot of that exact angle above. I think I avoided photographing that area where the rooms meet for a reason while they were two different colors. It just never felt "finished". So happy with how that turned out!
I think the new color really works well with all the furniture and accessories in the room...
Check out all the new growth on Frankie!!
When I was looking back at all the updates I could share in this post, I remembered another painting project I never shared!!
Here's what it looked like before...
Finally, I found some new patio chairs a few weeks back for our screened-in porch...
So happy with them! Having breakfast out there while Waylon runs around the yard is pretty much my favorite.
So that's my crazy huge home update post for ya! I hope you enjoyed checking out what's new around here. We've got tons more going on around here too so there are definitely lots more updates to come!
I hope you all are having a great week so far!


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If you are the sort to go to LAN parties, you've probably seen a G11 or G15 (first or second gen) gaming keyboard from Logitech.
Now, a new G19 version is coming that features an adjustable, 320x240 pixel color display, which apparently runs Linux. The keyboard requires an AC power supply as well as a USB 2.0 connection.
In addition to showing a clock, CPU load, and gaming specific data, you can now view video and pictures. It has 12 G-keys, which is halfway between the first and second generation G15, and allows for programming 3 macros per key.
The keys are all backlit, but what is new is that you can now select the color of the keys as well. It also comes with two USB 2.0 ports, especially handy for a mouse or USB headset.
The G19 is supposed to be available in March for $200(MSRP) in both North America and Europe.
Also shown at CES were the G35 7.1 surround sound USB headset and G9x mouse.
The G35 has on-ear audio controls that provide access to volume, microphone mute and surround sound adjustments, as well as voice morphing controls that can be preset through software. It also has three types of swappable headbands based on preference.
The G9x is an update on the G9 gaming laser mouse. The dpi now ranges from 200 to 5000 dpi. More onboard memory allows you to program up to five profiles. The weight-tuning system gives you up to 28 grams of extra weight. Custom-color LEDs also let you match your G9x mouse to your G19 keyboard.
The Logitech G35 is expected to be available in March for $130. The Logitech G9x is expected to be available a month later for $100.


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Most women have menstrual irregularities, such as heavy bleeding and missed periods, at some point in their reproductive lives. However, you should contact your doctor if you experience the following symptoms:
Menorrhagia (Heavy Bleeding)
Women tend to overestimate how much blood they lose during their periods. The following symptoms may indicate menorrhagia:
- Your pads and tampons are saturated with blood (and need to be changed) more frequently than once every hour.
- Your periods last longer than 7 days.
Amenorrhea (Lack of Menstruation)
You may have primary amenorrhea if:
- You are 16 years old or older and have never had a menstrual period.
- You are 14 years old or older, have not had normal sexual development (development of breasts and/or pubic hair), and have never had a menstrual period.
- You have not had a menstrual period, and it has been at least two years since you went through puberty (normal sexual development).
During early adolescence, it is common for menstrual periods to be irregular, at least for the first 18 months after the first period (menarche). It is also common for menstrual periods to be irregular as you approach menopause (usually between the ages of 40-58, sometimes slightly earlier or later). Menstrual periods also stop during pregnancy.
If you are not pregnant or entering menopause, you may have secondary amenorrhea. This may be the case if you had normal menstrual periods, but they have stopped for at least three consecutive months.
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fancy new 27-inch iMac has an attractive screen and decently powerful
hardware incorporated into a sleek body. Unfortunately, some
customers' experiences with the computer have not been so "magical"
thanks to a variety of problems including cracked
screens, non-booting machines, yellowed
screens, and graphical issues.Apple already tried to
address its graphical woes with a firmware
update in December. However, many users in the
company's support forums reported that the update did not fix their
machines' poor graphics performance. Apple has since delayed
shipments of the larger iMacs, perhaps to try to buy time.Now
Apple has released a second firmware update and is hoping the second
time is the charm when it comes to graphics problems. The new
update is dubbed "27-inch iMac Display Firmware Update 1.0",
not to be confused with the similar-sounding previous updated named
iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0". Available here,
the update is only 294 KB, and is available for any Apple operating
system Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later (all the new iMacs ship with Snow
Leopard, so its unlikely you'd find one with something else).Apple
has apologized for the shipping delays, saying that they were caused
by the model being such a "huge hit". The model was
reportedly the best selling single desktop model of Q4 2009 (though
PCs and PC brands of course outnumbered it overall). The
problems affecting a handful of the new computer's buyers have
apparently done relatively little to harm the model's sales.


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Although GM's Fritz Henderson said that he is "not
a fan of rebadging", it looks like his company is doing just
that with a "new" crossover for Buick. GM announced today
that Buick will get a smaller crossover vehicle which
will slot in under the larger Enclave. The vehicle will be based
on the Saturn Vue and from the looks of the teaser picture released
by GM, rebadging is alive and well.
"Some customers who have been drawn to the Enclave were
looking for something a little smaller, but they didn't want to give
up craftsmanship or a quiet ride to get there," said Susan
Docherty, general manager of Buick-Pontiac-GMC. "We believe this
new Buick will excite those customers, and will continue to broaden
the appeal of the brand."
Buick's unnamed new crossover will be available with the same
engines as the the Vue and will also be available in a plug-in hybrid
version. The 2-mode hybrid version of the crossover will use a
3.6-liter V6 engine, dual electric motors, and a lithium-ion battery
pack manufactured by Compact Power which will be mounted under the
cargo floor. The vehicle's battery pack can be recharged by the
internal combustion engine or via a household outlet (like the more
advanced Chevrolet Volt).
GM says that the lithium-ion battery pack can be fully charged in
four to five hours. According to GM, the plug-in variant will be able
to travel 10 miles on battery power alone.


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The USB-IF was founded by Intel in 1995 along with other industry players including Microsoft, HP, Texas Instruments, NEC and NXP Semiconductors. Currently, the USB-IF and its members are working to bring the USB 3.0 specification to market. USB 3.0 is also being called "PCI Express over cable" because the USB 3.0 specification uses intellectual property that was sourced from the PCI SIG. USB 3.0 will increase the bandwidth offered by USB 2.0 by 10 times with a data throughput of about 5 gigabits per second.
Despite the fact that much of the intellectual property behind the USB 3.0 specification wasn't developed by Intel, AMD and NVIDIA both assert that Intel is keeping crucial information concerning the open host controller to itself. According to NVIDIA and AMD, Intel has working silicon, meaning the open host controller portion is mature and working, yet Intel is refusing to give the specifications to other processor and chipset makers.
AMD and NVIDIA say that by withholding the open host controller specifications that Intel is basically giving itself a market advantage of six to nine months because of the time lag between receiving the host controller specifications by other CPU and chipset makers and getting product to the marketplace.
An Intel source told News.com, "Intel only gives it [open host controller specifications] out once it's finished. And it's not finished. If it was mature enough to release, it would be released. If you have an incomplete spec and give it out to people, these people will build their chipsets and you'll end up with chipsets that are incompatible with devices. That's what (Intel) is trying to avoid."
The Intel source continued saying, "[Intel is] a little bit behind and that's what might be causing some of the resentment. You could take the opinion that Intel is giving stuff out for free and people are complaining because (Intel) isn't giving it out fast enough."
If Intel feels that AMD and NVIDIA aren't willing to do the hard work of developing the open host controller for USB 3.0 themselves, it may be very mistaken. AMD and NVIDIA say they are going to develop their own open host controller for USB 3.0. Both firms point out that developing a separate open host controller could very well mean incompatibilities between USB 3.0 controllers and products.
An AMD source told News.com, "We are starting development on it [open host controller] right now." An NVIDIA source says the first meeting of the alternate open host controller specification is set for next week and adds, "We fully intend to productize this spec."
Intel maintains that it is not withholding the specification and that it will provide the details for the open host controller when it is complete.
Intel is in hot water already for some of its business practices. The FTC announced last week that it will investigate whether Intel has abused its market position to stifle competition.


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Fisker, meanwhile, is taking a more
approach. It is claiming that its slick Karma luxury
plug-in hybrid gets 3.5 liters per 100 kilometers (equivalent to 67.2
mpg U.S.). Fisker reports that the Karma also features low
emissions -- a mere 83 grams per kilometer. Fisker was careful
to back these claims, stating that it adhered to the J2841 emissions
testing methodology developed by the Society of Automotive
Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker brags, "The Fisker
Karma is the future of driving. It proves we can drive
environmentally responsible cars without sacrificing the emotional
things that made us fall in love with cars in the first place."
Karma is anticipated to debut
later this year at a price tag of approximately $87,000.
This places it in direct competition with the Tesla Roadster, but the
sticker price places it in less of a direct competition with the Leaf
and Chevy Volt.
The vehicle features a top speed of 125 mph
and can reach 60 mph (from a stop) in 5.8 seconds. It sports a
2.0 l Turbocharged Ecotec VVT engine, along with two electric motors
for 403 total horsepower. It has a 50 mile all-electric range.
A solar roof option is offered for both recharging the battery pack
and offering climate control, similar to the Prius. The roof
panel is estimated to provide up to half a kilowatt-hour per
Fisker hopes to sell 15,000 of the vehicles a year.
If it can sustain this sales pace, it will save 248 million gallons
of gasoline by 2016, it estimates. Whether it can meet this
objective or not, it's refreshing to see one company taking a more
measured approach to fuel economy claims.


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Getaway in Ohio's Amish Country
Greener pastures
Halfway between Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio's sprawling Amish Country offers travelers divergent paths to sample the rural lifestyle. Most people follow tour buses to the museums, Main Street shops and reliable restaurants. Hungering for a slower, more authentic experience, we followed the buggies along Holmes County's backroads to the farms and shops of everyday Amish life.
Click through the next slides for a sampling of what you can see on a getaway to the world's largest Amish community. A detailed trip guide with suggestions on what to do, where to eat and where to stay begins on slide 9.
An Amish home
Yoder children--Kayla, 7, Anthony, 6, and Kara, 4--swing on the porch at Yoder's Amish Home.
Plunk down $11 for a tour and buggy ride, and Verba Miller, a friend of the Yoder family, will take you through a farmhouse filled with authentic furniture and clothes. In each room, Verba explains the rituals: how Amish families practice their religion, how girls' clothes change as they become women, how families work and play together. Visitors stroll through the 1885-built red barn filled with animals before climbing aboard a buggy for a turn around the farmstead.
Amish customs
A woman hangs laundry at Yoder's Amish Home. Tours here explain how Amish use straight pins to fasten their clothing to avoid ostentatious buttons and buckles.
A stop for sweets
Miller's Bakery offers warm sweet rolls the size of hands folded in prayer. Other specialties at the Amish bakery perched above State-557, the road to Charm: doughnuts, fry pies and cookies, all made from 40-year-old recipes. (330) 893-3002
At stops like these, stumbled upon during slow country drives, you'll learn the most about this five-county community of 38,000 tucked between interstates 71 and 77.
Fresh from the farm
Fresh-picked veggies greet patrons at Hershberger's Farm and Bakery Ltd., which also sells jams, jellies, fry pies and baked goods. (330) 674-6096
Burst of color
Plain on the outside, Miller's Dry Goods holds lots of color inside, with more than 8,000 bolts of fabric. Among the items for sale: Handwritten recipes with handmade pot holders.
Shops among the hills
Blink and you'll miss the sign along County-77 for Baskets and Blooms, one of the small businesses -- quilt shops, greenhouses, candle stores, furniture shops and more - that dot county roads. Most are owned by families living without phones, electricity and cars.
Creative flavors
Wild mushrooms flavor dishes at the Inn at Honey Run, one of the local upscale restaurants that aspire to creativity (others include Breitenbach Winery and Rebecca's Bistro in Walnut Creek).
Amish Country: Before you go
Our trip guide on the following slides contains suggestions on what to do, where to eat and where to stay in Amish Country.
For more information: Holmes County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau (330) 674-3975; holmescountychamber.com; visitamishcountry.com
Note that addresses can be problematic here; mailing addresses do not always correspond to an actual physical location. Your best bet? Call for directions (cell service is spotty), get a map from the Holmes County Tourism Bureau—and keep an eye out for road signs.
What to do: Customs and history
Yoder's Amish Home, 6050 State-515, Millersburg. From mid-April through October, guides lead tours through the buildings and explain Amish customs. At left, Leah Hershberger preserves peanut butter spread at Yoder's Amish Home. Admission charged. (330) 893-2541; yodersamishhome.com
Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, Berlin. The center houses Behalt, a 265-foot-long mural that tells the history of the Amish and Mennonites. Admission charged. (877) 858-4634; behalt.com
Kidron Auction, 4885 Kidron Rd., Kidron. Held on Thursdays, the no-frills livestock auction dates to the 1920s. Outside, the parking lot is crowded with trailers, wagons, buggies and vendors selling food and fresh produce. (330) 857-2641; kidronauction.com
What to do: Food shops
Hershberger's Farm and Bakery Ltd. (pictured), 5452 State-557, Millersburg. The selection of jams, jellies, fry pies and baked goods will amaze you. (330) 674-6096
Coblentz Chocolate Company, Walnut Creek. The Coblentz family produces about 100 kinds of premium chocolates and other candies, including fudge made in copper kettles, caramels hand-wrapped in waxed paper and chocolate Amish buggies. (330) 893-2995; coblentzchocolates.com
Guggisberg Cheese, 5060 State Route 557, Millersburg. Billed as the Home of the Original Baby Swiss, this shop is a great resource for snacking, with crackers, pretzels, mustards, sausages, bologna, jams, jellies and candies in addition to cheese. (330) 893-2500; guggisberg.com
Heini's Cheese Chalet, 6005 County-77, Millersburg. You'll find 50 varieties of cheese made from milk from local Amish farmers. Free samples are available, plus visitors can watch cheese being made through large glass windows. (330) 893-2131; heinis.com
Kidron Town and Country Store, 4959 Kidron Rd., Kidron. The shop combines a grocery store, bulk food store, butcher shop, deli, pharmacy and dry goods store; the basement restaurant is a hidden gem. (330) 857-2131; kidrontc.com
What to do: Shopping
Baskets and Blooms (pictured), 5482 Township-629, Millersburg. Two long cylindrical greenhouses filled with colorful annuals, hardy perennials and beautifully arranged planters make a trip to this Amish garden center worthwhile. (330) 893-3675
Bowden Bells, 11671 Township Road-506, Big Prairie. Vince and Jan Bowden turn scrap materials into garden art--bells, birdbaths, fountains and feeders—as well as jewelry and gifts. (330) 567-3460; bowdenbells.com
Carlisle Gifts, Walnut Creek. This gift shop mimics a Victorian house and sells upscale, mostly traditional and cottage-style home furnishings, as well as fun, flirty jewelry and accessories. (330) 893-2535; dhgroup.com
Farmerstown Furniture Ltd., 3155 State Route 557, Baltic. Farmerstown Furniture sells pieces made from hardwoods such as oak, cherry and hickory. The shop also has an extensive hardware section of handles, knobs, hinges, pulls, spindles, legs and feet. (330) 897-0406
Holmes County Pottery, 8500 County Road 373, Big Prairie. Owner Cary Hulin spends his days mixing clay or glazes, throwing pots and loading the Korean-style Anagama kiln that produces birdhouses, planters, dinnerware and baking pans. (330) 496-2406
See next slide for more shopping ideas.
What to do: More shopping
Miller's Dry Goods (pictured), 4500 State-557, Millersburg. Located in Charm, Miller's Dry Goods carries more than 8,000 bolts of fabrics, plus quilts, table runners and more. (330) 893-9899; millersdrygoods.com
Lamp and Light Candle, 4320 County-114, Sugarcreek. The four Beachy sisters create and sell 75 kinds of reasonably priced scented candles. (330) 852-3234
Lehman's, 4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton. Lehman's is a supersize store specializing in goods from days gone by. (877) 438-5346; lehmans.com
RW Leather, 4415 County Road 114, Sugarcreek. With the help of his wife, Roy Wengerd makes and sells belts, purses and wallets in a shop on his farm near Walnut Creek. (330) 852-3801
Swartzentruber Quilts, 7971 Township-654, Millersburg. Sisters Mary and Lovina Swartzentruber run their cash-only business in their small, white farmhouse. Call (330) 893-3248 for Amish Heartland Tours, which takes visitors there.
Three Feathers Pewter, Millersburg. Willa Hollingsworth crafts decorative and functional pewter objects, including bracelets and serving bowls. (330) 674-0404; threefeatherspewter.com
Amish Country: Where to eat
Rebecca's Bistro (pictured), Walnut Creek. This old log cabin is a cozy restaurant where you'll find delicious tomato-basil soup and cream-filled coffee cake. (330) 893-2668; rebeccasbistro.com
Boyd and Wurthmann Restaurant, 4819 E. Main St., Berlin. Since the 1930s, the restaurant has served old-fashioned American food: sirloin steak, liver and onions, chicken and noodles, and pies. (330) 893-3287
Cafe Breitenbach, 5934 Old State-39 NW, Dover. This girly spot at a family-owned winery is a fun place to try panini, salads and hearth-baked pizzas. (330) 343-3603; breitenbachwine.com
Chalet in the Valley Restaurant, 5060 State-557, Millersburg. Near Charm, the house specialty is Swiss-Austrian food. (330) 893-2550; chaletinthevalley.com
Der Dutchman Restaurant, 4967 Walnut St., Walnut Creek. The menu features traditional chicken, ham and roast beef dinners, as well as Amish standards such as homemade noodles, date pudding, and fruit and cream pies. (330) 893-2981; dhgroup.com
Tarragon, Inn at Honey Run in Millersburg. Huge windows showcase forest views, and the seasonal menu serves simple, fresh flavors. (800) 708-9394; innathoneyrun.com
Miller's Bakery, 4280 Township-356, Millersburg. Off of State-557, this has some of the area's best baked goods. (330) 893-3002
Troyer's Genuine Trail Bologna Inc., 6552 State-515, Dundee. The Troyer family has been making bologna since 1912, combining beef with spices then smoking it over a hardwood fire. You can eat at the vintage lunch counter. (330) 893-2414; troyerstrail.com
Amish Country: Where to stay
Premier Carriage House Cottages (pictured). Berlin. These lovely cottages each offer a whirlpool tub, king-size bed, gas fireplace, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. From $179. (866) 590-1700; berlincottages.com
Charm Countryview Inn, Charm. This country inn has 15 rooms (all with en suite baths), with old-fashioned quilts on the beds. You won't find TVs, Internet or phones. Wake to a homey breakfast and fruit slushes. From $99. (330) 893-3003; charmcountryviewinn.com
(A version of this story appeared in Midwest Living® March/April 2011. Prices and other details can change; please check specifics before making travel plans.)


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Thursday 27th December 2012
"Bringing the sound of Americana to the heart of London"
Doors 6pm, Free before 7pm, £5 after 7pm, £7 after 9pm
Formed back in 2010 by guitarist Will Shackleton and featuring some of London's finest touring musicians, CIRCA 45 BAND have been wowing audiences at Ronnie's Bar for the past four years, building a loyal following of fans.
With original songs and covers from the likes of Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Isley Brothers, Amos Lee, John Mayer, Soulive and many more, CIRCA 45 present a fabulous evening of music, bringing the sound of AMERICANA to the heart of London.
Appearing the 4th Thursday of every month, an evening not to be missed.
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 6 DVD
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A smash hit from the moment of its 2000 debut, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has continued to remain one of the most popular, innovative, and critically acclaimed crime dramas in television history. Created by Anthony Zuiker and executive produced by movie maven Jerry Bruckheimer, the thrilling series centers on the Las Vegas Police Department's night-shift forensics unit, which utilizes cutting-edge technology to solve the often grisly crimes of a glamorous city whose constant influx of visitors makes it rife with criminal elements. Quickwitted detective Gil Grissom (William Petersen) leads the highly skilled investigative team that includes his partner, Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger); hair and fiber expert Nick Stokes (George Eads); former gambling addict Warrick Brown (Gary Dourdan); and fresh-faced newbie Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox) with the help of a tough-as-nails police captain, Jim Brass (Paul Guilfoyle), and an efficient lab coroner, Dr. Al Robbins (Robert David Hall). Heavy on science, creative camerawork, and uncomfortably graphic depictions of violence, CSI is praised by fans and critics alike for its consistently gripping and well-written storylines, often inspired by real-life cases. This collection presents all 24 episodes of CSI's sixth season.
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Dutchie I go running in the early morning, before my brain figures out what I'm up to.
Run the day, or the day runs you.
Actions determine state of mind - Aristotle
Imminent Catastrophe
"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"
"To obtain the air that angels breathe you must come to Tahoe"--Mark Twain
"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.
√ Javelina Jundred Jalloween 2015
Cruel Jewel 50 mile May 2016
Western States 100 June 2016
A Saucy Wench
I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets
"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7
One day at a time
San Francisco - 7/29/12
Warrior Dash Ohio II - 8/26/12
Chicago - 10/7/12
I run for Fried Chicken!
Yep - sorry to hear that Russ. Do you think the Wyoming race down hill finish did it?
Oh goody 3 for 3 heading into the race I've been training all year for.


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Many computer enthusiasts understand that how fast a processor runs is in
part dependent on how well the chip can be cooled. This is why record-setting
benchmark runs are typically made with processors cooled by exotic means.
Cooling is just as important for mobile systems like notebook computers and
other portable electronics. The size of the fan required for the system can
affect how small devices can be built. A pair of engineers from Thorrn Micro
Technologies Inc, Dan Schlitz and Vishal Singhal, have developed a new
solid-state fan that works similarly to household air purifiers.
The resulting fan is the most
powerful and energy efficient fan of its size and moves more air than fans that
are 35 times its size. The RSD5 solid-state fan is described by Singhal as,
"One of the most significant advancements in electronics cooling since heat
pipes. It could change the cooling paradigm for mobile electronics."
The device operates thanks to a phenomenon called corona wind. This corona
wind is created by placing a series of live wires within uncharged conducting
plates contoured into half cylinders, partially enveloping the wires. The live
wires generate micro-scale plasma that conducts electricity.
The corona wind is created within the intense electrical field that results
from the configuration of the wires and the conducting plates. The researchers
say they were able to control the micro-scale discharge to produce maximum
airflow without risk of arcing or sparks which could prove catastrophic to
electronic devices [Video].
Schlitz says, "The technology has the power to cool a 25-watt chip with a
device smaller than 1 cubic-cm and can someday be integrated into silicon to
make self-cooling chips."
MSI has also been working on more efficient ways to cool electronic
components as well. DailyTech reported in February that MSI had announced a new
ECOlution chipset cooler that operates on the Stirling Engine Theory.


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Denise Gabel Provides a Daily Dose of Leadership: Women to Watch
We're sharing the best advice on leadership our Women to Watch have to offer. One a day until our next honoree is named on Monday, May 13.
Today Denise Gabel, COO at Northwest Credit Union Association, talks about the voice of a leader.
This week we've showcased effective leadership tips from past W2W honorees Melanie Vest, CFO at DATCU, NIH Federal Credit Union President/CEO Juli Anne Callis and Jeanne Kucey, president/CEO of JetStream Federal Credit Union.
And check out all the winners so far, and more, at our Women to Watch site.


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Hypersocket is a cross-platform Hybrid SSL VPN solution built for all types of remote access scenarios. Powerful, yet simple to use, Hypersocket uses a single installed client to provide access to any number of network resources. Its powerful granular access means you can have fine-grained control over your entire network and remote users. Accessed through a secure HTTPS port, the Hypersocket client provides access to any number of host/port combinations, all assigned server-side by the Administrator through roles. The Administrator is able to configure the server through a Web portal on the same HTTPS port.
RemoteBox is a graphical tool which lets you administer guests or virtual machines running under VirtualBox on a remote server or even your local machine if desired. You may, for example, have a root server on the Internet, a server at home, or a server at work running VirtualBox but want to have the convenience of managing the guests easily from your local machine. The virtual machines run in headless mode, which means you don't need an active graphical display on the server but you can still connect and view the displays of the guests. The goal of RemoteBox is to provide a GUI that should be familiar to VirtualBox users while allowing them to administer a remote installation of VirtualBox. It does this via the VirtualBox API and SOAP interface, which are exposed when running the VirtualBox Web service. You can also use RemoteBox simply as an alternative interface for managing VirtualBox on your local machine.
Guacamole is an HTML5 Web application that provides access to desktop environments using remote desktop protocols such as VNC or RDP. A centralized server acts as a tunnel and proxy, allowing access to multiple desktops through a Web browser. No plugins are needed. The client requires nothing more than a Web browser supporting HTML5 and AJAX.
Remote Utilities (RUT) is remote control software for secure access to computers, servers, and laptops over a LAN or over the Internet. You can view the remote PC screen and control its mouse and keyboard as if you were sitting right in front of the PC. With RUT, you can provide technical support to your customers, help your friends and family members to perform various tasks on the PC, and administer the local network in your organization.
wsh allows you to execute commands on multiple machines in parallel. It is secure and fast, and even outperforms ansible. It works by having an agent live on the machine. When you run wshc, it sshes and execs wshd and sends commands over the encrypted channel. wshd executes the commands and sends the results back.
An automated solver for the "Black Hole" and "All in a Row" solitaire/patience card games.
A distributed fault-tolerant Jabber/XMPP server.


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Five things you need to know about Syria's refugee crisis
Now in its third winter, the toll of the Syrian refugee crisis continues to rise. Here are five facts you should know about this crisis, and what World Vision is doing to help.
Later this month, international peace talks are scheduled to convene to seek a political solution to the conflict in Syria. The aim of the conference is for the Syrian government and its opposition to sign on to a plan for a transitional government leading to elections.
Since fighting began in 2011, more than 100,000 people have been killed. The International Committee of the Red Cross says that half a million have been wounded. More than 6.5 million Syrians are displaced within Syria, and 2.3 million have fled into neighboring countries as refugees.
As the world looks toward peace talks to solve the Syrian conflict, here are five things you need to know about the refugee crisis:
1. The United Nations has appealed for $6.5 billion to fund assistance for the people affected by the Syrian conflict in 2014.
This is the largest humanitarian appeal ever made for a single crisis. The money is needed to provide food, healthcare, water and sanitation, education, protection for Syrians at home and in neighboring countries, and assistance for the communities that are hosting them. The request comes on top of last year's appeal for $4.4 billion, of which the U.N. only received 60 percent.
2. The number of Syrian refugees could double by the end of 2014.
In the next few months, Syria's refugees will likely surpass Afghanistan's 2.6 million, currently the most refugees from a single country. Syrians account for 80 percent of all refugees who fled their homes in the first half of 2013.
3. Winter weather is taking a toll on families living in inadequate shelter.
Winter Storm Alexa hit the Middle East in mid-December, producing intense cold, winds, floods, and snowfall that has brought misery to families living in tents or in buildings without adequate heat and insulation. Children in particular need warm clothing and shoes. Families also need blankets, stoves, fuel, and insulation.
4. In the 1,000 days of the Syrian conflict, 3 million children have left school.
The reasons are many: schools destroyed or occupied by displaced families, teachers absent or deceased, and insecurity. Syrian refugee children have overwhelmed school systems in neighboring countries. Still many find it hard to enroll and get to class, and others have to work to support their families. Aid agencies fear that the conflict is creating a "lost generation" of uneducated Syrian children.
5. Malnutrition, diarrhea, and childhood communicable diseases are on the rise.
Syrian children are increasingly showing the effects of poor nutrition and lack of healthcare. In some areas, routine immunizations have been missed, allowing a resurgence of childhood diseases, including measles and even polio, which hasn't been seen in Syria since 1999.
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World Vision is now distributing more than 30,000 winter coats to children between the ages of 2 and 12 living in the Za'atari refugee camp. We're also helping to provide clean water and sanitation to refugees, as well as remedial education classes to help refugee children make the transition back to school and in a foreign country.
Stand with us. You can help bring relief this winter to Syrian refugees as we work to prevent a lost generation of children. Let's keep them warm and healthy; let's get them back in school.
Make a one-time donation to our Syrian Refugee Crisis Fund today.


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We reported last week that China is doing
taxi trials of its new J-20 stealth fighter. The J-20 is being seen as a
competitor for both the Lockheed F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter (which is
going out of production after
187 units have been produced), and the more "workhorse" Lockheed
F-35 Lightning II.
Despite the leaked pictures that clearly show that China has
something quite advanced in its back pocket, U.S. officials are downplaying the
significance of the J-20 in its current state according to Reuters. While the plane appears to
be in finished form, it hasn't actually taken to the air like
Russia's Sukhoi T-50 stealth fighter.
"It's still not clear to me when it's going to become
operational," said U.S. Vice Admiral David Dorsett who is director of
naval intelligence. "Developing a stealth capability with a prototype and
then integrating that into a combat environment is going to take some
Dorsett believes that China is still a few years away from
actually deploying its stealth fighter.
Another Pentagon official, Colonel Dave Lapan, was even more
dismissive of the J-20, stating; "Our assessment of when China might
have an operational fifth generation fighter puts it at some point in the
future, close to the end of this decade."
Regardless of how long it will take China to field the J-20,
it would likely be unwise to underestimate the capabilities
of the Chinese military which is using its robust economy to bolster its
military might.
The United States has a highly capable platform with the
F-22, but its numbers are quite limited due to cost overruns. Likewise, the
F-35 is a much more versatile platform (it will be replacing the F-16, F/A-18,
AV-8B, and A-10), but it's development has been marred by setbacks and it
too has been plagued with cost overruns.
It would be interesting to see how new T-50 and J-20 stack
up to the latest and greatest from America, but hopefully we'll never have to
find out in the real world.


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Hurricane Sandy: MCU Antes Up $25,000 to Mayor's Relief Fund
The $1.8 billion Municipal Credit Union in New York, which has been criticized by dozens of members for service lapses following Hurricane Sandy, has donated $25,000 to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, to support hurricane relief efforts.
For nearly a week, MCU members posted complaints after reading Credit Union Times articles about MCU issues with failing to credit direct deposit checks to members' accounts, no phone customer services, inoperable ATMs and problems with online banking.
- SANDY NEWS: Nov. 14, 2012 CUAid Passes $175,000 Mark
Frustrated members, not being able to access cash or pay their bills, expressed anger and disappointment, charging that MCU was not adequately prepared to continue services.
In addition to causing widespread destruction, Hurricane Sandy knocked out power to millions of homeowners and businesses throughout the New York tri-state area for days. Under these very challenging and difficult circumstances, MCU said it was working around the clock and as quickly as possible to restore services.
"Municipal Credit Union is dedicated to assisting New Yorkers during this difficult time, and we have made efforts to help both our membership and the New York community as a whole," wrote Kam Wong, MCU's president/CEO, in a letter to 340,000 MCU members Wednesday.
Wong's letter also outlined its members assistance program offering MCU member relief through special products and services including replacement auto loans, unsecured personal loans for emergency expenses, credit line increases and loan payment deferments based on proven hardship.
"With so many New Yorkers impacted, MCU wants to ensure we do our part to assist all New Yorkers in need. To help, MCU has donated $25,000 to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, dedicating the donation to the Mayor's Fund's Hurricane Relief Efforts," Wong wrote.
"If you would like to join us in helping those in need, we ask that you visit www.nyc.gov and donate to the Mayor's Fund's Hurricane Relief Efforts. MCU also will be collecting canned goods at all of our open branch locations to donate to City Harvest for those in need," his letter said.


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politicians across the U.S. have already made their mind up about
climate change and refuse to consider recent allegations of academic
misconduct among prominent climate researchers, or other plausible
explanations for climate change, such as sun
cycles. Across the country, there are many folks that
haven't blindly accepted the theory, though.Utah's heavily
Republican state legislature has passed
a new resolution which condemns climate change alarmism.
The resolution lacks any legal authority, but vocally criticizes the
anthropogenic global warming community for ignoring recent
developments.The legislation, which resoundingly passed by a
vote of 56-17, originally referred to global warming theory as a
"conspiracy", but that term was stricken from the measure
in favor of "climate data". A small
excerpt from the measure is:
there has been a concerted effort by climate change alarmists to
marginalize those in the scientific community who are skeptical of
global warming by manipulating or pressuring peer-reviewed
publications to keep contrary or competing scientific viewpoints and
findings on global warming from being reviewed and
published; WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC), a blend of government officials and
scientists, does no independent climate research but relies on global
climate researchers;WHEREAS, Earth's climate is constantly
changing with recent warming potentially an indication of a return to
more normal temperatures following a prolonged cooling period from
1250 to 1860 called the "Little Ice Age";
bill points out that pending warming legislation will earn its
proponents "more than $7 billion annually in federal government
grants". Originally those grants were referred to as the
"the climate change 'gravy train'", but that language was
removed from the measure.The bill is critical of the U.S.
Environmental Agency and President Barack Obama's calls to regulate
greenhouse gases nationally. Representative Mike Noel says
the warming scare is an example of profiteers posing as
environmentalists and exploiting the public for their own gain.
He states, "Sometimes ... we need to have the courage to do
nothing."Arizona is considering similar
legislation.The only potential downside of the measures,
is that they could give local environmentalists means to challenge
future nuclear plant construction in the states. President
Obama has championed
nuclear plant construction, but says that he's doing it to
"combat climate change."


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One of the most popular holiday traditions in America is to pile all of the family up together in the car to go to watch the parade downtown. Everyone lines up on the crowded streets hoping for the best view of all of the parade floats in Refton, Pennsylvania that will soon be passing by. Some people come early, so they can set-up lawn chairs and a cooler of snacks and drinks for the little ones. Others have no choice but to stand alone in the small places that are left along the sidewalk.
There is always something new to see at every parade because the floats are constantly changing. They are altered to fit the newest styles in music, movies, and children's toys. So no one ever really knows what to expect as they wait for the next float to cruise passed them. The excitement and wonder of it all is why so many people work so hard to get the floats in tip top shape for each big event.
But building a float isn't easy though. Some of the large floats with intricate designs and moving features can take months to create and tons of garland, glitter, and parade float pomps in Refton, Pennsylvania. But a party supplies store in Refton, Pennsylvania doesn't sell these types of things in large enough quantities though. Luckily, we have them all right here at Parade Float Stuff. Keep reading to find out more about all of the benefits of hiring our company to help you with your next float.
Our company makes all of our beautiful parade float fringe in Refton, Pennsylvania ourselves right in our factory. We use some of it for floats that we are hired to decorate and design for people who want them to be in parades all over the country. But the fringe that is left over is sold to those who prefer to decorate their own floats. We have many other types of parade decorations for sale too. For instance, if a person wants to add large letters to write out names or titles on the side of their float, we have those. We also sell many colors of sparkling glitter that looks fantastic no matter what the lighting is, and petal paper, plastic rolls, floral sheeting, and garland too. And since all our items are handcrafted, you can be sure that all the supplies and decoration that you buy from us are going to last no matter what you use them for.
One of the main reasons that we have so many repeat customers is because we really know what we are doing when it comes to decorating. Since 1936, we have designed and decorated countless floats in many sizes, shapes, and styles. So we have a great deal of experience in creating the perfect float for any occasion. Many of our floats have been featured in national parades across the country through the years. But we have done many of them for local events and proms too. So no matter what you are looking for in a float, we can help.
The main concern that most of our customers have when they call us to make a float for them is how to create the perfect design that will guarantee that it captures everyone's attention as it goes by the crowd. But coming up with parade float ideas in Refton, Pennsylvania is one of the things that we do best. Our talented staff of expert float decorators can help with Christmas parade float ideas for those who are planning to be in the biggest parade in Refton, Pennsylvania of the year. But besides Christmas float ideas, we also help with prom decorations and homecoming float ideas in Refton, Pennsylvania for the fall high school and college football games.
The main reason that our country's economy is struggling so much is because many companies are choosing to have parts of their operations moved to other countries, so they can have cheaper labor. This affects the quality of all of their products and services though because other countries don't have the same high standards and work ethics that Americans do. Our company has always been American made and owned though. So you will never have to hire a translator just to speak with one of customer service representatives when you call to have us help with one of your parade floats in Refton, Pennsylvania. And everything that you buy from us is made right here in our factory that is located in the United States.
After you place your order for supplies and decorations for your float with us, we will get started on it right away. So there is no need to worry about not receiving your products in time to be able to get started on your float. And we offer several types of shipping options to fit all of our customer's needs. The fastest of them all is same-day shipping. Customers that want to use this option must send in their orders early in the day to qualify for it though. If the order for products is over 100 dollars, then there won't be a charge for the delivery. So we often recommend that our customers order all of their float supplies from us in one large order instead of several smaller purchases because it helps them to save money.
We offer fast, friendly service that our customers have been able to count on for over 80 years. So be sure to hire Parade Float Stuff to design and decorate your next holiday parade float.


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SOAP/REST Mock Service is a simple configurable framework to mock out SOAP or RESTful (or "REST-like") Web services. Its main goal is to support automated integration testing of applications that integrate with 3rd party Web services. Functionality and usage scenarios of the mock service are in a way analogous to unit testing mocking tools (like Mockito or EasyMock). Once properly configured, SOAP/REST Mock Service exposes Web service mocks that can be called from application code and controlled via a REST interface from integration test code (setup, verify, etc.).
NanoHttpd is a lightweight HTTP server designed for embedding in other applications. It's only one Java file, in two "flavors", one strictly Java 1.1 compatible, and one at "current" standards. It supports GET, POST, PUT, HEAD and DELETE requests, and supports file uploading with very small memory overhead. Temp file usage and the threading model are easily customized.
RoboZombie allows easy integration with remote services by allowing you to replicate an endpoint contract and generate a proxy to access it. Contracts can be very flexible in terms of the resources they access. These could be vary from static HTML content or an RRS feed, to a RESTful web service endpoint. Each endpoint contract is specified on a single interface using annotations to provide the communication metadata. It is then wired into your code via an annotation, where it is created, cached, and injected at runtime.


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I think we've lost more blowout games than we have compared to last season. What is happening? I mean, even Amir Johnson got ejected, and quite frankly, he would be the last guy to get thrown out in my opinion.
I know there's been so many threads about all of this, but, how can anyone answer to this? There are so many problems, it's just not clear to what the hell is going on...
Anyone else just feel extremely speechless?
P.S I'm always going to be a hardcore/die-hard Raptor fan, but my faith is at an all-time low after having some serious (and many people believe, REALISTIC) optimism about making the post-season. Now, I feel like we're back in the lottery, without a pick.


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Seniors Ryan Daves, Cole Baughman and Wyatt Wade go for gold starting today.
The Colorado High School Activities Association State Wrestling Championships kickoff at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Daves (35-0) is the No. 1-seed in 4A at 138 pounds for Montezuma-Cortez High School. He will take on Matt McFadden (22-11), who is a Cheyenne Mountain senior, in his first match.
Baughman (38-2) is the top seed in 2A at 132 pounds for Dove Creek. His first match is against Teddie Klingler (9-18), a sophomore from Antonito.
Wade (37-3) is the No. 2-seed at 145 pounds in 2A for Dolores. He is paired with junior Connor Wills (22-13), of Kiowa, in his first match.
Dove Creek tied a school record by qualifying nine wrestlers for the state tournament.
In addition to Baughman, other Bulldogs going are Colin Hobbs, 106; Case Baughman, 113; Chance Randolph, 120; Nick Jones, 126; Tyler Ebberts, 138; Dalton Randolph, 145; Wyatt Applin, 170; and, Tyson Smith, 285 (heavyweight).
Ethen Upton is the other wrestler from Dolores that's state bound, competing at 182s.
M-CHS qualified five.
Those going to state with Daves are sophomores Levi Gross, 120; Justice Ramos, 145; and, Seager Oliver, 160. Senior Trenton Gustafson (33-3) won a regional title at 182s and enters the 4A state tourney as the No. 8-seed.
Action begins today with the 2A preliminaries at 3 p.m., while the 4A prelims start at 7:15 p.m.


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CFPB Delays Credit Insurance Rule to Clarify Language
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a proposed rule and request for comment regarding a temporary delay in the June 1 effective date of a final rule provision that would prohibit the financing of credit insurance into a mortgage.
The provision, included in the CFPB's loan originator compensation rule finalized in January, caused confusion among mortgage lenders because the rule's vague language could potentially be applied to transactions other than the single-premium credit insurance premium it was intended to address.
"The prohibition applies to credit life, credit disability, credit unemployment, credit property insurance, and other similar products," the CFPB said Wednesday in the proposal. "The same provision states, however, that the prohibition does not apply to credit insurance for which premiums or fees are calculated and paid in full on a monthly basis or to credit unemployment insurance for which the premiums are reasonable, the creditor receives no compensation, and the premiums are paid pursuant to a separate insurance contract and are not paid to the creditor's affiliate."
The CFPB said it did not receive comments regarding the provision when it was first proposed, and anticipated it would not require clarification. Additionally, consumer groups urged the bureau to give the provision an early effective date.
However, since the final rule was published, the CFPB said "industry stakeholders" have communicated concerns that the regulation's text and preamble created "substantial uncertainty" about whether, and under what circumstances, premiums for certain credit insurance products can be charged in connection with a credit transaction secured by a dwelling.
The CFPB will give commenters 15 days to submit suggestions regarding ways it could clarify the rule's language.
CUNA, which requested the delay in April, said it has asked the CFPB to extend the provision's effective date until January 2014, when other mortgage compensation provisions are scheduled to go into effect.
In an April 19 letter to CFPB Director Richard Cordray requesting the delay, CUNA President/CEO Bill Cheney said the practice of charging members monthly for insurance products is fairly common, because credit union data processing systems are programed to add the charges.
"It will be quite costly for the necessary changes to be made by June," he said.


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NASA has
announced the design for its new launching system for transporting astronauts out of
Earth orbit to the ISS and into deep space. The new Space Launch System or SLS is
designed to carry the Orion
Multi-purpose Crew Vehicle and cargo (i.e. science experiments and
equipment). The SLS is an advanced heavy lift vehicle that will also be used as
the backup for commercial and international partner transportation to the ISS.
"This launch system will create good-paying American jobs, ensure
continued U.S. leadership in space, and inspire millions around the
world," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. "President Obama
challenged us to be bold and dream big, and that's exactly what we are doing at
NASA. While I was proud to fly on the space shuttle, kids today can now dream
of one day walking on Mars."
The SLS rocket will use some of the technological investment from the Space
Shuttle and the Constellation programs which allows the SLS to take advantage
of proven hardware and technology. This use of existing technology will allow
the development and operation of the SLS to be cheaper than designing all-new
technology. The space shuttle program tech that will be used include the core
stage and J-2X engine for the upper stage.
The SLS will also use the space shuttle's solid rocket boosters for the initial
development flights, with future follow-on booster design completed and
developed based on affordability and performance requirements. The SLS will use
a liquid power rocket with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. The benefit of
liquid engines over solid engines is that the liquid type can be shut off if
needed whereas once a solid booster is lit there is no stopping.
The launch
vehicle will initially have a lift capacity of 70 metric tons and will be able
to evolve to handle 130 metric tons. The SLS is designed to allow NASA to
tailor the system using a modular design to support the weight launched into
NASA notes
that the first planned development flight is set for the end of 2017.
"NASA has been making steady progress toward realizing the president's
goal of deep space exploration, while doing so in a more affordable way,"
NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver added. "We have been driving down
the costs on the Space Launch System and Orion contracts by adopting new ways
of doing business and project hundreds of millions of dollars of savings each
MSNBC reports that the SLS
will eventually be able to lift as much as 165 tons of people and gear into
space. The Saturn V booster that took man to the moon could lift 130 tons by
comparison. The space shuttle,
which flew its last mission in July, could only lift 27 tons into orbit and the current
largest unmanned rocket can only carry 25 tons to orbit.
MSNBC also states that the
downside to the program is that the SLS rockets will be constructed specifically for each
mission and the massive size will
mean that they can only be built at a certain pace.
NASA pegs the cost of the program at about $3 billion yearly with total
development costs adding up to $35 billion. The cost to get the SLS ready for
its 2017 test launch will be $18 billion with $10 billion in rocket cost, $6
billion to the Orion capsule, and the launch pad for the SLS costing $2
billion. NASA's budget has been a major concern for future space flight in America.
the newly minted NASA's Deep Space Missions Office will be involved with the project.


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Source - Click hereThe Raptors have signed Nuggets restricted free agent forward Linas Kleiza to a four-year, $20 million offer sheet, according to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports.
Kleiza terminated contract with Greece's Olympiacos Wednesday, but Denver will have seven days to match Toronto's offer.
No wonder why Bosh left Raptors, the Euro madness continues. I can imagine when BC told CB4 his plans: We will sign Kleiza, please came back, we will be a contender! CB4: Huh? Is he better than Wade or LeBron? BC: Duhhh ... He is Euro!!!


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Ok, we (Matt) have talked at great length of the dangers to Jose's summer play and the injuries or reduced effectiveness as a result. So...if Jose gets injured this year, does Toronto automatically amnesty?
One the one hand it is an obvious yes, since an ineffective Calderon at over $10M is a hindrance. On the less obvious side though, is most of the 'worth signing' PGs would be gone and locked up by such time, and to add to this, if Jose gets injured and the Raptors slowly nurse him back into the game, he would be a strong trade chip come deadline (potentially).
Finally it could be, he gets injured, nursed back to health, plays out the year and re-signs for a more modest salary.


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Belvoir FCU Helps Fort Belvoir Community Cope with Sequestration
The $310 million Belvoir Federal Credit Union in Woodbridge, Va., which has served Fort Belvoir and U.S. Armed Forces community since 1946, said it has bolstered its efforts to help members impacted by federal payroll cuts during the current sequestration.
Belvoir FCU has formed services to support members, developed emergency loan products, and educated members and employees on ways to reduce the impact of sequestration.
So far, the 26,000-member credit union has aided 20 members with financial coaching, four members with emergency loans, seven members with loan workout options, six members with a skip-a-pay, and answered several questions from concerned members, according to Belvoir officials.
Belvoir also hosted four seminars with a total of 50 participants on topics such as "Taking Charge in Tough Times" and "It's a Matter of Life and Debit", the suburban Washington credit union said.


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Bluepoint Solutions Touts 2012 Results
Bluepoint Solutions said it added 73 credit unions to its client roster in 2012, a year that included its headquarters move from the San Diego area to Henderson, Nev.
The payment image processing and content management solution provider said the fourth quarter was its largest ever in terms of gross revenue and that it added 25 new fulltime employees.
The growth was driven the launch of its browser-based content management solution, FASTdocs 5, and teller capture and mobile deposit solutions, ImagePoint Teller and QwikDeposit ToGo, the company said, adding that it also forged new partnerships during the year.
The company said more than 1,400 credit unions, corporate credit unions, CUSOs and community banks have now deployed its enterprise solutions.


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In many ways, I'm not in the least bit surprised the U.S.
government is forming a permanent
task group to oversee the use of U.S. space-based resources for domestic use.
Of course, I am a little surprised that the U.S. government began the program
in 2005 with almost no mention in the media outside of a few wire
The inevitable knee-jerk reaction: "No, no! The U.S. must never use its
foreign intelligence powers domestically!"
Let's be a little more pragmatic here. The United States, commander of
the most powerful intelligence services in the world, will use spy satellites
domestically eventually -- if it hasn't already.
For all the problems of the Department of Homeland Security, I can find little
fault with the proposed National Applications Office. The NAO, originally
commissioned to start operations in October 2007 under the umbrella of the DHS, would be the oversight
institution for use of foreign intelligence capabilities domestically.
The Office is currently on hiatus pending a Congressional injunction.
In 1974 Nelson Rockefeller commissioned a study that exposed several illegal
programs inside the U.S. intelligence community, including the infamous CIA mind
control program MK-ULTRA. One of the lasting effects of Rockefeller's
commission included the creation of a Civil Applications Committee -- a
committee designed to oversee the use of U.S. space-based resources for
domestic purposes; Earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters -- that sort
of thing.
So guess what? We've already used those satellites for domestic purposes since
the 1970's, though with an extremely limited scope.
The NAO is an expansion of the little-documented, rarely-mentioned Civil
Applications Committee. It is compromised of three parts, one of which
effectively replaces the CAC; the other two working groups will oversee
homeland security, the other law enforcement.
So why the Congressional injunction? Privacy concerns, of course.
It's good to see someone didn't fall asleep at the wheel in Congress. A
report from the Associated Press claims the
injunction is in the final stages of dissolve: the new Office could
officially open doors as early as next month.
After all, at least the government is playing by the book with this one.
One proclamation
of retroactive immunity for illegal wiretaps is enough for 2008 already.


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Intel also revealed some details about production of chips using
the Sandy
Bridge architecture in 2010. The company's "tick-tock"
strategy of alternating annual process shrinks and new
microarchitecture has been quite effective. The Westmere die
shrink will be the next "tick", while Sandy Bridge
will be the next "tock". After that will come the 22nm
Ivy Bridge shrink in 2011, followed by the new Haswell
microarchitecture in 2012.
Intel showed off the first 32nm SRAM test chips at the IDF in
2007, and this year they showed us their first 22nm SRAM test
chips. With the 22nm process, Intel will be able to produce four
times the number of chips per wafer of the 45nm process, thus making
CPUs even cheaper once the process reaches mature yields.
DailyTech received not one, but two briefings on the 22nm
process by Mark Bohr, an Intel Senior Fellow and Director of Process
Architecture and Integration. He works in Intel's Logic Technology
Development group located at the D1D development fab in Hillsboro,
Oregon. His primary responsibility is to direct process development
for Intel's advanced logic technologies.
Intel is the first in the semiconductor industry to demonstrate
working 22nm circuits. Their 22nm shuttle chip contains not only SRAM
circuitry, but also logic and mixed signal transistors such as
phase lock loop (PLL) circuits. It is a 364 Mbit sized array
consisting of over 2.9 billion transistors and built using Intel's
third generation of High-K/Metal Gate technology. Shuttle chips
are used to test different types of logic during the development
phase, but these chips will have the same transistor and interconnect
features as on 22nm CPUs in the Ivy Bridge family.
Being able to demonstrate working 22nm SRAMs is an important
milestone towards being able to build working 22nm CPUs. There are
currently two types of SRAM cells that have been built so far. There
is a 0.092 square micron cell designed for high performance CPUs, and
a 0.108 square micron cell for for low voltage
applications such as Atom SoC designs.
Fab D1D is currently producing 32nm chips in the Westmere
family, but there is also a large portion dedicated to
producing Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge silicon. The
lessons learned will be used to develop the P1270 high
performance logic process for Ivy Bridge chips, but will also
lead to the development of the P1271 SoC process for 22nm Atom
chips. Intel plans to speed up the introduction of P1271 so that
it will be available just three months after P1270.
Intel is
planning to use 193nm immersion lithography for critical layers, and
double patterning for the rest. The company is unlikely to use EUV
(Extreme UltraViolet) tools even for the 15nm process in 2013, but
may consider them for use in the 11nm process that
will be introduced in 2015.
Intel CEO Paul Otellini has
repeatedly committed to expanding the company's sales in the SoC and
embedded markets as he thinks that will be the next major drivers for
Intel's growth. He thinks there is a market for billions of these
devices, but they must be small and cheap in order to be commercially
viable. In the future, we may end up with Atom chips being
produced first on the leading edge, with mobility, server, and
desktop designs coming later.


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The Expense Submittal System (ESS) is a Web-based solution for the creation of expense reports, expense report approval, payment, and accounting. The complete expense reporting process is covered. ESS provides report entry, approval routing, corporate policy checking, credit card statement importation, paperless receipt management, and report payment.
Thunderbird is a total redesign of the Mozilla mail component to produce a cross-platform, stand-alone mail application using the XUL user interface language. It has many new features, among them the ability to customize your toolbars the way you want them. a new look and feel with a large number of downloadable themes which alter the appearance of the client, and the ability to add UI extensions.
The "fmconv" script modifies the /etc/fstab file and the /boot/grub/menu.lst file to use either UUID strings or device filenames depending upon the parameter settings (-u or -d). This easy conversion to device filenames for maintenance purposes (UUID strings are hard to maintain, and just annoying), and the conversion back to UUID strings allows grub to work in an environment where the boot disk sequence is poorly defined by the BIOS. The original files are never overwritten.
An interactive Web spreadsheet allowing concurrent table editing.
A modified version of Usermin just for IMAP Web mail.


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Match Fixing: The ugly side of the beautiful game
17 January 2013 - 18 January 2013 - Rome, Italy
Some 200 delegates from 50 countries gathered in Rome to discuss the threats posed to football by match-fixing and ways to further improve its prevention and investigation. Among the delegates were officials from international organizations, including FIFPro, Sportaccord, national football associations, national FA integrity officers, players and referee representatives, betting organizations, gambling regulatory authorities and law enforcement.
The conference addressed current and anticipated future trends in match-fixing, the adverse influence of the Asian betting markets and organized crime on football, ways of enhancing good governance in the football family, and the importance of protecting players and initiatives in training, education, prevention and investigation.