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cd /opt/arch32/etc
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/etc/group* .
/etc/sudoers . # note: you'll need to install sudo before creating this entry, or sudo will refuse to install
/etc/rc.conf .
/etc/resolv.conf .
/etc/localtime .
/etc/locale.gen .
/etc/profile.d/locale.sh profile.d
cp /etc/vimrc .
cp /etc/vimrc .
cp /etc/mtab .
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Be sure to include the "." character.
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=== Configure the chroot ===
=== Configure the chroot ===
Chroot into the new system:
Chroot into the new system:
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- 1 Install the Base 32-bit System
- 2 Create an Arch32 Daemon Init Script
- 3 Configure the new system
- 4 Install and Configure Schroot
- 5 Using Schroot to run a 32-bit application
- 6 Troubleshooting
- 7 Tips and tricks
Install the Base 32-bit System
1. Create the directory:
mkdir /opt/arch32
2. Generate temporary pacman configuration files for chroot:
sed -e 's/\$arch/i686/g' /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist > /opt/arch32/mirrorlist sed -e 's@/etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist@/opt/arch32/mirrorlist@g' /etc/pacman.conf > /opt/arch32/pacman.conf
These files would conflict with the normal pacman files, which will be installed in the later steps. For this reason they must be put into a temporary location (
/opt/arch32 is used here).
--root switch in the pacman command below will create
/var/log/pacman.log and
/var/lib/pacman/db.lck inside
/opt/arch32. The pacman log will be
/opt/arch32/var/log/pacman.log and will not interfere with the native 64-bit installation. There is no need for a
LogFile directive in
/etc/pacman.conf or a
--logfile switch.
--cachedir switch is for the package to be cached in
/opt/arch32/var/cache/pacman/pkg instead of
Use the
--config switch to tell pacman to use the configuration file generated above, rather than
3. Create the directory, just to be sure:
mkdir -p /opt/arch32/var/{cache/pacman/pkg,lib/pacman}
3b. Edit 'Architecture' for pacman >= 3.4
# In /opt/arch32/pacman.conf # Architecture=auto Architecture=i686
3c. Users following the Arch installer method will have a line at the top of
/etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist similar to:
# Mirror used during installation Server = http://mirror.rit.edu/archlinux/$repo/os/x86_64
The 'sed' command above searches for instances of '$arch' and replaces them with 'i686'. Unfortunately, since this installation mirror is explicitly set as x86_64, it is not replaced and will cause issues. Either comment it out or change it like so:
Server = http://mirror.rit.edu/archlinux/$repo/os/i686
4. Sync pacman:
pacman --root /opt/arch32 --cachedir /opt/arch32/var/cache/pacman/pkg --config /opt/arch32/pacman.conf -Sy
5. Install the base and optionally base-devel groups:
pacman --root /opt/arch32 --cachedir /opt/arch32/var/cache/pacman/pkg --config /opt/arch32/pacman.conf -S base base-devel
Optionally remove the temporary pacman configuration files.
rm /opt/arch32/{mirrorlist,pacman.conf}
6. To use the newly installed pacman, uncomment some mirrors in
/opt/arch32/etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist and make any other desired changes to the new pacman installation.
7. Edit your /opt/arch32/etc/pacman.conf and change that Architecture from auto back to i686.
Create an Arch32 Daemon Init Script
To initiate the 32-bit environment at startup, create the following init script
#!/bin/bash . /etc/rc.conf . /etc/rc.d/functions dirs=(/dev /dev/pts /dev/shm /tmp /home) case $1 in start) stat_busy "Starting Arch32 chroot" for d in "${dirs[@]}"; do mount -o bind $d /opt/arch32$d done mount -t proc none /opt/arch32/proc mount -t sysfs none /opt/arch32/sys add_daemon arch32 stat_done ;; stop) stat_busy "Stopping Arch32 chroot" for (( i = ${#dirs[@]} - 1; i >= 0; i-- )); do umount "/opt/arch32${dirs[i]}" done umount /opt/arch32/{proc,sys} rm_daemon arch32 stat_done ;; restart) $0 stop sleep 1 $0 start ;; *) echo "usage: $0 {start|stop|restart}" esac exit 0
Then allow execution of the script:
chmod +x /etc/rc.d/arch32
And add it to
DAEMONS=(syslog-ng network netfs arch32 crond)
Configure the new system
Configuration files
Key configuration files should be copied over:
cd /opt/arch32/etc cp /etc/passwd* . cp /etc/shadow* . cp /etc/group* . cp /etc/sudoers . # note: you'll need to install sudo before creating this entry, or sudo will refuse to install cp /etc/rc.conf . cp /etc/resolv.conf . cp /etc/localtime . cp /etc/locale.gen . cp /etc/profile.d/locale.sh profile.d cp /etc/vimrc . cp /etc/mtab .
Be sure to include the "." character.
Configure the chroot
Chroot into the new system:
/etc/rc.d/arch32 start xhost +SI:localuser:usernametogiveaccesstogoeshere chroot /opt/arch32
It is recommended to use a custom bash prompt inside the 32-bit chroot installation in order to differentiate from the regular system. You can, for example, add a ARCH32 string to the PS1 variable defined in
~/.bashrc. In fact, the default Debian .bashrc prompt string contains appropriate logic to report whether the working directory is within a chroot.
Before continuing, keep in mind that the file
/etc/pacman.conf from the 32-bit environment is the default one. Make sure to uncomment some mirrors in
Fix possible locale issues:
Install the needed packages including apps, fonts, etc. for example:
pacman -S acroread opera pacman -S firefox pacman -S flashplugin pacman -S mplayer-plugin
Regain space by removing some unnecessary packages.
The following shows recommended packages for removal:
pacman -Rd mkinitcpio pacman -R linux grub dhcpcd rp-pppoe ppp xfsprogs reiserfsprogs jfsutils hdparm hwdetect syslog-ng logrotate lvm2 dcron wpa_supplicant pcmciautils
Also consider regularly clearing out pacman's cache:
pacman -Scc
Install and Configure Schroot
Install "schroot" to the native64-bit installation:
pacman -S schroot
/etc/schroot/schroot.conf, and create an [Arch32] section.
[Arch32] description=Arch32 directory=/opt/arch32 users=facade groups=users root-groups=root personality=linux32 aliases=32,default
Optionally edit
/etc/schroot/arch32/mounts to match the mounts created within
Using Schroot to run a 32-bit application
The general syntax for calling an application inside the chroot is:
schroot -p -- htop
In this example, htop is called from within the 32-bit environment.
Compilation and installing
Ensure the desired options are set in the local
Some packages may require a
--host flag be added to the ./configure script in the PKBUILD:
./configure --host="i686-pc-linux" ...
This is the case when the build makes use of values (for example, the output of the
uname command) inherited from your base system.
You may need to give users write access to your chroot's /dev/null to stop some scripts from failing:
chmod 666 /dev/null
Video issues
If you get:
X Error of failed request: BadLength (poly request too large or internal Xlib length error)
while trying to run an application that requires video acceleration, make sure you have installed appropriate video drivers in your chroot. For example,
pacman -S nvidia
Sound in flash (youtube, etc.)
To get sound from the flash player in Firefox, open a terminal and chroot inside the 32-bit system:
chroot /opt/arch32
From there, install alsa-oss:
pacman -S alsa-oss
Then type:
export FIREFOX_DSP="aoss"
Every chroot into the 32-bit system will require this export command to be entered so it may be best to incorporate it into a script.
Finally, launch Firefox.
For Wine this works the same way. The package alsa-oss will also install the alsa libs required by Wine to output sound.
Tips and tricks
Java in a chroot
See Java for installation instructions.
After installing, adjust the path to get Java working:
export PATH="/opt/java/bin/:$PATH"
Xyne has created a package that installs a minimalist 32-bit chroot as described above. More information can be found on the forum and on the project page.
Allowing 32-bit applications access to 64-bit Pulseaudio
Add these lines in
/etc/rc.d/arch32, above
add_daemon arch32:
mount --bind /var/run /opt/arch32/var/run mount --bind /var/lib/dbus /opt/arch32/var/lib/dbus
And above
rm_daemon arch32:
umount /opt/arch32/var/run umount /opt/arch32/var/lib/dbus
More information is available at the Pulseaudio article, especially the section on Pulseaudio from within a chroot.
Enabling sound in Firefox
Open a text editor and save the following in
/usr/bin/firefox32 as root:
#!/bin/sh schroot -p firefox $1;export FIREFOX_DSP="aoss"
Make it executable:
sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/firefox32
Now you can make an alias for Firefox, if desired:
alias firefox="firefox32"
Add this to the end of file
~/.bashrc and source it to enable its usage. Or you can just change all your desktop environment's launchers to firefox32 if you still want 64-bit Firefox to be available.
Enabling 3D acceleration
In case you want to run any 32 bit application under your chroot with 3D acceleration (e.g. WINE, native 32 bit games) you simply need to install the corresponding libs as under your "native" arch.
For an ATI card using the radeon driver this could be:
pacman -S xf86-video-ati libgl ati-dri
For more informations on how to set up your graphic adapter refer to:
Your can easily check if you have 3D rendering within the 32 bit chroot by installing mesa and running the following command:
glxinfo | grep renderer
If you have no 3D acceleration you'll get some output like this:
[joe@arch64]$ OpenGL renderer string: Software Rasterizer
If 3D acceleration is enabled you'll get a message like this:
[joe@arch64]$ OpenGL renderer string: Mesa DRI R600 (RV730 9490) 20090101 x86/MMX+/3DNow!+/SSE2 TCL DRI2
Script for wine
In order to compile wine, you need a 32-bit system installed. Compiling wine is needed for applying patches in order to get PulseAudio working. See also wine-hacks from AUR.
Add the following alias to
alias wine='schroot -pqd "$(pwd)" -- wine'
-q switch makes schroot operate in quiet mode, so it works like "regular" wine does. Also note that If you still use dchroot instead of schroot, you should use switch
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Bottled rainwater is a growing trend among avid premium bottled water consumers. On Saturday, February 26, six bottled rainwaters will compete in the award-winning Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition: Richard's Rainwater, Oregon Rain, Texas Rain, Tasmanian Rain, SparkleTap and Rainwater Management Solutions. These six will be among over 100 bottled waters from around the globe. Since it is a bottled water "tasting" competition, I can't predict who the winner will be because I don't drink bottled water, but if the contest also took into account the sustainability of the process by which these waters are bottled, supposedly these six would be at the top.
That's because bottled rainwater is supposed to be a "greener" alternative to other bottled waters. Rainwater harvesting is highly eco-friendly and has a lower carbon footprint than the processes used by conventional water bottlers. Rainwater catchments involve minimal processing. Rainwater is already pretty clean and does not require the complex filtration that chemically-treated water requires. Not to mention, many of these bottled rainwaters use eco-friendly packaging in the form of recyclable glass or biodegradable plastic. Tasmanian Rain even has an offsetting agreement with Elementree – an Australian company that plants trees based on the bottler's water shipments and overall emissions.
But is bottled rainwater really greener? Even if it is greener, I don't know that you could say it's "green." And I still think it's got a long way to go to compete with filtered tap water. Putting something natural and eco-friendly inside of a plastic container (even if it is "biodegradable" plastic) just seems a little… ironic. Plus, not everyone can afford to purchase this water. It is, after all, more expensive than your average Deer Park.
What do you guys think?

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Real Stories from People with Tourette Syndrome
Linda's Story
This is the personal story of Linda and her son Lucas. Linda attended a CDC-sponsored program by the Tourette Association of America on Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT).
"We first noticed that Lucas had tics in third grade. We had our suspicion that he may have TS [Tourette Syndrome] but we were frustrated with finding a doctor who knew about TS. The tics got worse; then we finally got a diagnosis when he was in the fourth grade." As is sometimes the case, Lucas was also diagnosed with ADHD [Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder] and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
"He went from being a straight A student to not passing classes in middle and high school. Treatments were trial and error. Over 4 years we tried medication, which was a negative experience, and nutrition and diets, with no change. We also tried neuro-feedback which was helpful for a short time, but with no lasting improvement.
Meet two families and hear about their experiences living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Tourette Syndrome.
Fortunately we had a friend in the TS community that recommended we go to a TSA family education program. In January, we attended the program and learned about a new way to treat TS –it was CBIT." CBIT is a type of behavioral therapy that was developed for people with tics. Behavioral therapy teaches a person to become aware of their behavior and helps them change what they do in a very careful and systematic way.
"It was a huge blessing and we saw immediate improvement. Two days after Lucas started CBIT the first tic was gone. Each week another tic was gone. Now, at 15, he is basically tic-free for the first time since third grade. If we had known about CBIT 4 years ago, it would have made the past 4 years so much better. One thing I really like about CBIT is that Lucas is learning how to handle tics, so if new ones come up, he'll be able to manage them on his own."
"I wish pediatricians and teachers knew more about TS. It is so important to identify it early on and send families in the right direction. There is a good treatment, CBIT, and it worked for us."
Research note: Two large scale studies of children and adults with TS showed that CBIT is a safe and effective treatment. But these studies also show that CBIT does not help everybody. CBIT is not a 'cure' for TS; rather, CBIT is a tool that when used appropriately can help people with TS manage their tics better and reduce the impact that tics may have on their lives. More information is needed to find out when it works best, and for whom.
Read more on what we know about CBIT.
CDC would like to thank Linda for sharing her personal story.
Mike's Story
"My name is Mike Higgins and I am a father, a pastor, a husband, a dean of students of a seminary, a minister, a full colonel in the United States Army, and I have Tourette syndrome.
"The first time I heard the word, 'Tourette syndrome,' from the doctor I had no idea what he was talking about. I had never heard of it. I didn't know anybody who had ever heard of it before. There were a lot of days as a 12 year-old when I would lay in bed and think about what was happening to me that I could not control. It caused me to wonder, 'Why was I born like this?'
"I think that I was not diagnosed until I was 28 years old because our family doctors didn't know about Tourette syndrome. I had been training for three weeks in Death Valley, California, and I was really hot, really dirty, really tired, and my tics were all over the place. My battalion commander noticed and ordered me to get checked out. Finally, I met a neurologist who asked me if anybody in my family had ever had this. I told him that my grandfather did. And he said, 'I think I know what you have.'
"I didn't think that I was ever going to be married because it seemed like it was hard enough to just be single with Tourette syndrome. But in my family life now, it's just who I am. I think that my wife Renee is such a spiritually mature woman and I still look up to her because she's been my champion in all of this, helping me along, and has really been there by my side. She has never treated me as a victim and refuses to let me be a victim.
"The churches that I've been in have very celebratory worship styles. When I'm preaching, I don't tic a lot; sometimes not at all. It seems like there's a grace period I get when I'm focused on something that I'm passionate about. If we can educate the ministers, pastors, and religious leaders about Tourette's, then they can go on to educate folks in their congregations, families of children with Tourette's, and also folks who don't understand Tourette's.
"I don't think Tourette's takes away your dreams. I just think that it may put an extra wall or two between you and accomplishing your dreams. But you can get over the walls. As I say, 'You may have Tourette syndrome, but it doesn't have to have you.'"
Watch Mike's story on video »external icon
CDC would like to thank Mike Higgins and the Tourette Association of Americaexternal icon for sharing this personal story.
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Monday, February 18, 2013
Official Genealogy Bloggers sought for the conference
NGS has opened the Official Blogger registration for the 2013 Family History Conference.
NGS welcomes bloggers' participation at its conference and also wants to welcome them as members of the press to the NGS conference. In recognition of the important media role they play in the field of genealogy, NGS invites bloggers to register at its website to request "Official Blogger – NGS 2013 Family History Conference" designation and use of the NGS logo.
NGS recognizes that the genealogical community is gifted with a large number of engaged and talented bloggers who write regularly about the release of new records, upcoming events, research methods, tools, software choices, and other items of interest to the community. The designation of Official Blogger is a way for the National Genealogical Society to give recognition to the daily contributions these bloggers make to keep the field of genealogy current, particularly with news that is not covered in the mainstream media.
Official Bloggers will have a limited license to use an "Official Blogger – NGS 2013 Family History Conference" designation and logo. The NGS Conference blog will link to their blogs. Official bloggers will have access to the Media Center on the exhibit hall floor. For more information on the NGS Social Media Policy, see: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/social_media_policy .
If you write a blog or micro-blog, and would like to be recognized as an "Official Blogger of the NGS 2013 Family History Conference," please navigate to http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/official_blogger to apply and let us know a little bit about you and your blog.
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Improving the development of new cancer models using an advanced biomedical imaging method
Scientists at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and the Moffitt Cancer Center, led by Dr. Robert Gillies, have demonstrated that an advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method can non-invasively evaluate the cellular proliferation of tumor models of breast cancer. This quantitative imaging method evaluates the diffusion of water in tumor tissue, which correlates with the growth rates of the tumor models. The results, which appear in the November 2012 issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine, can contribute to the development of new tumor models for cancer research.
"In the absence of imaging such as we describe here, developers of tumor models are flying blind" says Dr. Gillies. "In this study, we show that the behavior of water in tissues can provide important information about tumor development. More specifically, the mobility of water is inhibited by biological barriers such as cell membranes, so that decreased mobility can be used as a measure of cell density and proliferation in tumor models."
The development of new tumor models is a high priority for current cancer research. Yet creating new pre-clinical tumor models from cancer cells obtained from patients is a laborious process with a low potential for success. Dr. Marty Pagel, co-investigator on the study states that "noninvasive, quantitative imaging techniques have potential to accelerate and improve the success of establishing new tumor models for innovative cancer studies."
Dr. Steven R. Goodman, Editor-in-Chief of Experimental Biology and Medicine said "This exciting study by Gillies and colleagues demonstrates that a Diffusion Weighted MRI technique provides a quantitative measure of tumor development in models of breast cancer. Such a non-invasive method will allow for the development of new tumor models that can be used for the development of improved therapies for breast cancer".
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Maintenance crews have removed about 5,600 padlocks from the bridge since July, transportation officials tell the Daily News, which is nearly one padlock for every 5,989 feet of the span.
Transportation Department spokeswoman Nicole Garcia told the News the locks present a danger for people driving under the pedestrian walkway because they could potentially fall. She also said the locks cost a lot to remove, and costly repairs and modifications must be made to the 131-year-old bridge once they are.
"When a minor component such as a hand railing is impacted by the number or weight of the locks, these custom elements of this national landmark must be removed and a replacement must be newly fabricated, further increasing costs," Garcia told the paper.
The padlock ritual originated in Italy many years ago and was first spotted on the Brooklyn Bridge around 2010. Since then, couples have made it a point to clip their inscribed padlocks onto the span.
"It's a sign of our love," 31-year-old German tourist Krissie Walder told the News as she put a heart-shaped padlock on the bridge. "As long as this bridge is standing, our love will be too."


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Co-sleeping, bed sharing, or whatever else you want to call it – is an abomination of a behavior that no self-respecting mammal engages in. If you don't believe me, consider how other mammals handle their kids. You know the old can and string phones we used to make as kids? New chimpanzee parents will string a vine between two empty coconut [1] shell halves, placing one half in the baby chimp's nest in the next tree over and the other half in the parents' nest, allowing them to monitor the baby's cries and activity during the night. If the baby wakes up, they'll swing on over to the other tree and produce a hairy teat until the little chimp quiets down. Then it's back to bed. The first thing female voles do after giving birth is dig a separate hole in the ground where the infants will sleep. Same with gophers. Kangaroos are famous for their pouches, which for years researchers assumed the mothers used to keep their infants safe, with easy access to the nipples. But in actuality, the kangaroo pouch is used to store shrubs, grasses, various other edible plants, and boxing gloves, as well as cover up their breasts (kangaroos are incredibly shy and modest creatures).
That's all nonsense, of course, in case you couldn't tell already. Mammals are huge co-sleepers and bed-sharers. Heck, they exclusively breastfeed, avoid epidurals, give birth at home, and, in the case of marine mammals, are totally into the whole water birth thing. And, from what I understand, the North American deer population is solely responsible for the petition to bring Mothering back to print form (their hooves preclude them from typing, or else they'd totally read the online version). You might say that mammals are the hippies of the animal kingdom. But wait – we're mammals, too. Doesn't it make sense for us to share beds with our young children, or maybe share bedrooms? At the very least, shouldn't we explore the possibility that sleeping with our infants – a behavior that many new parents are drawn toward – is safe and maybe even beneficial?
I'm going to level with you guys before I write anything more: I'm a big proponent of co-sleeping. Carrie and I did it with our kids, and I'm convinced it was the right move. It brought us closer to our kids and to each other. It helped us sleep, when sleep was a hot commodity. I certainly understand why some folks are hesitant to promote or attempt it, but I'm pretty biased in favor of co-sleeping for obvious reasons (it just seems to work).
I gave this topic a brief mention in Monday's post [2], and the reader response made me feel like writing a more comprehensive series of posts on the subject was in order. So let's look at the possible risks and benefits.
Is co-sleeping safe?
First, let's define co-sleeping. Co-sleeping can refer to three different practices:
- Room-sharing, where the baby sleeps in the same room as the parents but in a separate bed/crib.
- Bed-sharing, where the baby sleeps in the same bed as the parents.
- Couch-sharing, where the baby sleeps with the parent(s) on the couch or sofa.
Are there risks associated with the various types of co-sleeping? Somewhat.
Room-sharing is strongly associated with a reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and the American Academy of Pediatrics actually recommends that parents room-share [3] early on. That's a great start!
Couch-sharing is inherently dangerous, due to the increased chance of the baby falling between the cushions and being pushed up against the back to suffocate.
Bed-sharing is the controversial one. It can be dangerous, if certain precautions aren't taken, but it also appears to have a host of benefits if done the right way (which I'll discuss below). Unfortunately, little distinction is made between couch-sharing and bed-sharing when people talk about co-sleeping – even though the two are worlds apart. Even the purported links between bed-sharing and increased danger to the babies are tenuous and confounded by other variables, like drug and alcohol usage, smoking, and poverty. One study [4], in fact, found that when you control for maternal tobacco usage, the risk vanishes altogether, while a more recent meta-analysis [5] concluded that "there may be an association between bed-sharing and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) among smokers (however defined), but the evidence is not as consistent among nonsmokers." And other studies have found that "non-elective" bed-sharing, where parents (often impoverished single mothers) co-sleep because of circumstance (crib too expensive, tiny apartment, etc.) rather than choice, is a risk for infant death (PDF [6]). But can the results of co-sleeping as it's often practiced in impoverished, at-risk households where cribs are a luxury and education about safe bed-sharing is nonexistent serve as indictments of co-sleeping in general?
The fact remains that bed-sharing is the evolutionary norm for mammals, including humans. That can't be argued. According to James McKenna, perhaps the most prolific co-sleeping researcher, "There exist no ethnographic examples outside of Western, industrialized countries of infants sleeping outside the mother's room—away from her company." (PDF [6]) If anything, solitary sleeping is the global and historical aberration. Indeed, in many countries and regions where bed-sharing is prevalent and culturally ingrained, like Sweden, Japan, Hong Kong, and Beijing, SIDS rates are low [7].
If bed-sharing were always a dangerous behavior, I have to think the instinct to do so would have been weeded out and eradicated from most traditions, rather than solidified as a cultural mainstay. After all, killing the young is unequivocally bad for the fitness of a species.
Is co-sleeping worth any potential risks?
Well, let's look at the benefits.
Co-sleeping makes breastfeeding easier. By now, we all know how hugely beneficial breastfeeding is to a child's development and health. Breastmilk confers immunological benefits [8], transfers commensal gut bacteria [9], and promotes bonding and closeness between mother and child. It's nutritious (especially if the mother's diet is nutritious), and it's the only food everyone agrees we're designed to consume. Further, breastfeeding is strongly and consistently associated with a lack of SIDS [10], a link far more consistent than the unclear link between certain types of co-sleeping and SIDS. All signs point to breastfeeding being a good move for both mother and child, so we should promote behaviors that make it easier to do. Across multiple populations [11] and countries, including Sweden, Malaysia, and Brazil, bed-sharing [12] is consistently associated [13] with higher rates of breastfeeding [14]. It may be that women who breastfeed are more likely to co-sleep, but it's pretty obvious that not having to get up and walk to another room to feed will make breastfeeding easier.
Co-sleeping, particularly bed-sharing, helps mother and child grow attuned to each other's sleep and awakening patterns. In one study [15], researchers ran sleep studies on 20 habitual co-sleeping pairs and 15 habitual solitary sleeping pairs. The co-sleepers woke more frequently, but their awakenings tended to overlap (co-sleeping moms and babies woke up at the same time) and the total nocturnal wakefulness was not increased due to decreased duration of awakenings (co-sleeping moms and babies got back to sleep faster). This allowed co-sleeping moms to respond to their children's cries more quickly and accurately, thereby enhancing their ability to monitor the status of their children and, the researchers suggest [16], improving their capacity for caregiving.
Co-sleeping improves sleep. Sure, as mentioned above, you might wake up more frequently, but each awakening is far less disruptive since you don't have to stumble over to an entirely different room in the dark. You slip right back to sleep. Most successful co-sleepers cite "improved sleep" as an important factor in their decision to do it. One study [17] even found that breastfeeding combined with bed-sharing allowed both mother and infant to get more sleep. Some researchers theorize that these "lighter" sleep periods are even protective against SIDS [16] in their own right.
Co-sleeping modifies the parental response to night wakings. One study found that while co-sleepers saw night wakings as normal and nothing to freak out about, parents of solitary sleepers found night wakings to be highly disruptive. If a stressor doesn't actually register as a stressor [18], is it stressful? Probably not.
Co-sleeping normalizes the stress response in children. For infants, cortisol regulation in response to physical stress should be "moderate," [19] rather than heightened. Babies who are solitary sleepers show greater sensitivity to mild stressors, like a bathing session. In response to a stressor, one study [20] showed that the solitary sleepers secreted more cortisol [21] than normal, while the co-slept child secreted the "right" amount. Another study [22] found that co-sleeping had a positive effect on babies' cortisol regulation at 12 months. Despite "common sense" claims that co-sleeping babies will become more dependent and unable to deal with stressors, the opposite appears to be true.
Co-sleeping facilitates the bond between parent and child. Skin-to-skin contact promotes the release of oxytocin, a powerful hormone and neurotransmitter that solidifies and strengthens the bond between people.
Co-sleeping may result in better-adjusted, more independent children and adults. While you might think that co-sleeping children grow up to be dependent and helpless, most research suggests this is not the case. Some studies [23] even show that children who co-slept as infants grow up to be more self reliant and independent. Others suggest [24] that co-sleeping reduces tantrums, produces less "fearful" children, boosts self-esteem later in life, and helps both males and females become comfortable with intimacy as adults (among many other possible psychological benefits). At the very least, co-sleeping doesn't create needy, dependent kids.
Next week, I'll explain how to co-sleep the right, safe way. I'll also tell you what not to do, along with a few alternatives to bed-sharing. Until then, do what feels right. If you're intellectually convinced of the benefits of co-sleeping but can't quite shake the feeling that you're going to smother your child, don't co-sleep. It should be a natural behavior that reduces stress [25], not a cortisol-laden one.
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Branding is a powerful thing, even when you have captive customers. Take the Maine Turnpike Authority.
Despite various outcries over the years from residents about widening plans, toll plaza expansions and the latest bungle, not inconsequential, in 2011 that started an investigation of its executive director's improper uses of funds and now has him behind bars, I have been a big fan of this road.
I liked the upkeep of the asphalt. Thought they did a splendid job of landscaping, cutting out dead trees, leaving interesting features such as exposed rock, etc.
The toll collectors were friendly and even left a note occasionally at my town's exit, saying "Collector on break, please proceed." It just was a nice gesture and made you think the authorities, as in the MTA, cared more about their customers than the lousy $1 toll (now $1.50).
This is being typed, I might add, using a mouse pad with a beautiful color photograph of a moose given free to travelers at the York tolls as an occasional promotion in the fall. It says "Thank you for visiting Maine." Nice touch.
All has turned sour, however, as I'm still reeling from a fine I received for driving through the E-Zpass toll lane without being an E-Zpass customer.
The notice arrived in the mail and was issued two days after my wife's vehicle was photographed going through the tolls. I had borrowed her car because my truck was in the shop, and as many households do we have one vehicle registered and displaying an E-Zpass transponder. That would be my truck. The car does not and so I am guilty as charged, although my excuse is I was on auto pilot going to work early the morning and my habit is to drive through the E-Zpass lane, which I did without even thinking.
I realized my mistake when the lighted sign at the toll exit did not turn green. "Only a buck, surely they'll let me go or send me something asking for the $1," I reasoned and went on my way and forgot about it.
Until the mail arrived. There was a letter from the MTA notifying me of a "liability" recorded two days earlier, yes they were that snappy, and furnishing proof with a photocopy of the rear of my wife's car along with the license plate. The amount due was the $1 toll plus -- buckle your seat belt -- a $70 penalty and fee. Yes $70.
To add insult to injury, you had to read the fine print to realize you could not just send them a check. Payment had to be either in a money order or bank check. This cost me an additional $4 where I bank, People's Bank, thank you very much, which did not do anything to help make it easier to swallow.
Look, I always have been a big advocate of tolls, even though most people hate them and policy wonks say they are one of the most regressive forms of taxation.
Roads are expensive, highways are a great convenience and we are free to meander through the countryside to get where we are going at much added time and expense. So I don't mind using toll booths as revenue traps to pay for infrastructure. But $70 for a one-time $1 mistake seems outrageous.
All the more so when I checked with New Hampshire authorities, who are legendary for squeezing as much out of travelers who have to cross this little sliver of real estate as the budget needs. (The Hampton tolls raked in almost $60 million last year.) Guess how the Granite State treats people who forget they should not be in the E-Zpass lane?
They send you a letter asking for the toll plus $1. "It's no big deal," according to the NH Turnpike Authority representative I talked to.
Seems like a good way to treat customers, as opposed to the new Maine way.
This is especially so when you've increased tolls dramatically, the way Maine has, as in $3 at the York tolls now and at least 50-cents more at other exits. And increased E-Zpass user fees. (It should be noted the MTA proposed even higher increased E-Zpass fees for commuters until a public outcry made them settle for less.)
So the good old days of a benevolent MTA that takes care of its tarmac and travelers, waves you through when a toll collector is on break and hands out cute mouse pads seem to be over.
I could argue that it's tough to switch lanes in heavy traffic if you realize you're headed through the wrong lane, and I've seen toll collectors wave people in such distress through. (Only I presume to rack up another $70 fee for the team.) But why bother grousing when you're dealing with an institution that apparently just does not care.
The solution is to never use the E-Zpass only lane so you can back up and pay when you forget which vehicle you have (never mind the other motorists behind you.) Or to register all your vehicles with E-Zpass but then you have to remember to move the transponder.
I know that now I wince everytime I go through the tolls thinking about that $70. The Maine Turnpike never will be the same in my mind. Funny how it takes so much effort to build a good brand, yet one bad experience to tarnish it.
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Wednesday, January 01, 2014
Happy New Year!!!0 comments Posted by Vinodh at 9:33 PM
Hello world,
Happy New Year 2014.
Back again. Its been a long long time.
And lots of things have happened. Finished grad school, got married, started working, been around - and settling in with life.
How are things at your end? Hopefully, I should come back and tell you all the stories!
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Austin!! Whoa what a ride...0 comments Posted by Vinodh at 8:47 AM
Howdy !!
How are y'all doing?
Been a long time.. a whole lot of things have happened and I've partly written about those. Will try to finish those posts in the next few days. I can't wait to share it!
Very many things to share... Hopefully, I'd finish all of this on time.
The Accident
And then, as luck would have it, on the day of the final robot demo, I met with a freak accident with a skate-boarder. Got a torn lip and some chipped tooth. Had to get 15 sutures and left a scar. OK, that was bad, but the saving grace was I cracked the algos final while on Narcotic drugs. I gave my robot presentation with that big fat lip, and it went well. Well, I now sport a scar on my face and gives me a bad-ass look.
Ok, in January, I decided to take life head on. Decided to graduate in 3 semesters. But still had quite a long way to go.
> 3 graduate courses to do
> 2 undergrad courses with exams
> be a TA for a introductory Java class of 180 students
> Take a supervised teaching course
> Since I'm graduating, search for a full time job. (was travelling to the bay-area everyweek for interviews)
>And keep in touch with loved ones at home.
Needless to say, I was quite busy and didn't have much time to do anything else and guess what
I did it all. I completed my coursework and projects on time and applied for graduation! yay!
I know, I'm not doing justice to any of the important events here. But, I wanted to tell the story.
It was a pretty spectacular event and my brother few in from NJ to celebrate with me. I wore an oversized fancy black robe and walked across the stage, got my hooding, had a few photos clicked, raised the champagne glass.. in all was a very memorable happy day.
The job search
Well, this was easily the most stressful part of the whole ordeal. Planning to graduate without a job(leave alone a dream one) is super risky here. Since I'm on a Student Visa, the I20 will expire on the day of graduation and I had to file for a OPT or H1B inorder to stay in the US. Well, I tried everything, prepared whatever I can, read every bit and attended a total of 18 interviews. Yes..18!!
And most of the initial ones were rejections. The companies, failed to see why I'm switching from VLSI to Machine Learning. I was constantly trying to read and prepare for the bigger companies later on.
During the spring break, I gave 4 interviews in 7 days and got 2 of them. VMWare and Bloomberg offered me good positions in Palo Alto and NYC respectively. These were good. But not good enough. I didn't take the trouble to come to UT to join these.. And then I cracked a start up in Dallas. Lymba gave me the position that I wanted NLP/DM but the pay was way too less.. So, it was either VMWare or Lymba... And then on Mar 28, I interviewed with Google and cracked it!!! Yes.. Google!
And I'm starting on Monday, Jun 11. Super excited.
Well, I missed another major event. It is special on its own and didn't want to merge it with this post. More about it next time.
Be awesome!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
India!!!!0 comments Posted by Vinodh at 2:30 AM
Hi folks,
The exams are finally over. The projects are done and the reports are turned-in.
This means.... I get to sleep everyday... yay!
And whats more, I'm on a 4-week Indian vacation right now.
The days are magical. Starts with filter coffee, lovely morning breakfast (the malli idlies and crispy dosas..), the juices and soups, and the amazing lunch. Chennai is known for its fresh seafood and combine it with my mom = wow; the afternoon nap and the evening snack. Life is so good.
Prompts me to think, why? why did I leave all this?
Hope you guys are having a good time in this Holiday season.
The V
Friday, November 11, 2011
Track of the sem0 comments Posted by Vinodh at 8:02 PM
Hey Guys,
How are ya'all doing?
I have been really busy these days. Even forgot about the usual Diwali post this year. Hope you guys had great fun. I had a pretty good time myself with the UT diwali group. Got to eat some good Indian food on Diwali night.
Ok, this is a quick post to mark one of these little things that make us smile. I haven't gotten to listen to a lot of tamil songs these days. But, happened to listen to this and got hooked on ever since. Playing in an infinite loop these days. This almost beats our "O Vennila" from Kadal desam.
"Sara Sara" from Vaagai Soda! - Lovely!
Saturday, October 08, 2011
The week!!0 comments Posted by Vinodh at 2:14 PM
Last week was eazily the bussiest week ever. Juggled multiple assignments, missed sleep for days and finally ..... my robot did not even win the penalty shoot out competition.
I guess the work itself, is the reward!
Reminded me of my undergrad days, where we slogged for 2 months on a robot design, went all the way to Mumbai (unfunded) and came back with empty hands!!
Oh life, you and your ways!!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
vinodh++;0 comments Posted by Vinodh at 2:05 PM
What if!!!
Hey Guys,
Hope you are doing great!
This is a customary post to mark my birthday, last friday. This is when I try to look at the year gone by and my plans for the future. And, thank you all for the wonderful wishes. Had a great day.
Can't believe I'm 28 already. I was thinking about all the other paths, my life could have taken. The possibilities seem unbounded. We only to live a tiny slice of the range of possibilities.
I think, it finally comes down to the choices that we make and in a way, people we meet.
Read a quote somewhere - "Who you'll be in 5 years depends on people you meet and books you read!!", I guess, I'm in pretty good hands!


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The Aldrich Alert
A Publication of the Patrick Henry Center for Individual Liberty
by Gary Aldrich - Volume 1 Issue 31 March 14, 2001
Discovery of a spy who wormed himself deeply into the very heart of intelligence gathering inside the FBI, America's premier law enforcement agency, has us desperately searching for answers.
It's shocking to learn that a trusted member of an inner circle has become a traitor to everything you believe. But I urge those responsible for the protection of our national security to resist temptations to seek quick fixes, or easy answers.
As former FBI Director William Webster and Attorney General Ashcroft begin their reviews, and recommend security fixes at the FBI, I respectfully urge them to consider serious weaknesses in a procedure being promoted by some who apparently believe the best solution is a quick and easy solution.
When I served the FBI as an agent assigned to the Miami Field Office, I was responsible for a case that ended up in trial before a federal judge. The con man's attorneys were trying to enter evidence they claimed was key to his defense. What was that evidence? The defendant's own statements of innocence made to a private polygrapher.
Even though the inadmissibility of polygraphs had been decided over and over again at every level of courtroom proceedings, the judge allowed yet another hearing to review the art and science of polygraph.
The FBI had used this handy investigative technique for years, especially in cases involving embezzlements. It was well known that low-level bank employees, usually young unsophisticated tellers, would quickly confess when faced with the "scientific" evidence of their deceptions.
The stern faced polygraph examiner would point out the lines and squiggles that were obvious signs to him that lies had been told about the missing loot, and in many cases confessions of guilt would be forthcoming.
As an agent who took pride in successful interrogation techniques that I developed over the years, I was reluctant to use this new "tool." Former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover had banned its use, claiming it was not accurate enough.
I derived great satisfaction as an FBI Agent by gathering key evidence, using logic, paying close attention to every detail from the crime scene and careful interviews of witnesses - all requiring hard work.
Admittedly, there was a moment of fulfillment and pride when the perpetrator knew he had been bested and decided to confess to get a better "deal" rather than be drawn against the strength of an FBI agent's skills in evidence gathering.
But I also realized that if a subject could be persuaded to confess early in the investigation, I would still earn credit for having solved a crime, but less time would be used to close the case.
Thus, the use of the polygraph in some situations made us more efficient FBI agents.
But in the aforementioned court case in Miami the tables had been turned, because here the subject was pleading his innocence by using the results of a polygraph examination administered by a retired FBI agent!
The former agent was a highly trained, highly experienced polygrapher. I'm sure the fact that such an expert had conducted the subject's positive examination weighed heavily on the judge's decision to allow a hearing.
In a hearing that lasted an entire week, the defense brought expert witnesses who testified that the polygraph was accurate enough for use as evidence at any criminal trial in any jurisdiction. The federal prosecutor and I had located just as many "experts" who would testify that the polygraph was as much an "art" as it was a "science."
The federal prosecutor argued that while it was true that sometimes the use of polygraph seemed to produce an accurate indication of deception, in many cases no clear-cut lying could ever be established. In other cases, lying was indicated during a test when a virtual mountain of evidence existed to prove the subject's innocence.
Just as troubling were the many instances when no conclusion could be drawn from taking the polygraph. In other words, neither the guilt nor the innocence of an individual could be established because the examiner deemed the test to be inconclusive.
In such cases, the examiner could recommend that the subject retake a test. Naturally, a second or even a third test's results would be negatively impacted by the fact that a first test was inconclusive.
Thus, repeated polygraph examinations of a subject would have doubtful use as evidence in any criminal trial, since the technique of polygraph, if sound, should have made a determination the first time around.
We did prevail in Miami and the judge made the ruling that from all the expert testimony heard, it was determined that polygraph examinations were accurate in only about 85% of the cases cited - not a high enough standard to allow results to be entered into evidence in his federal courtroom, nor in any other court, for that matter.
He also agreed with us and thus ruled that the technique of polygraph was as much an art as it was a science. Our experts had testified that the success of any given polygraph examination was greatly influenced by the subject's belief that the polygraph machine actually worked!
In other words, if the subject knew that there was a 15% error rate, and that many tests came up as inconclusive, his attitude during the tests could determine, in part, how he would answer his questions and how much, if any, the machine's needles "jumped."
Moreover, our experts testified that some individuals could lie without appreciable impact on the polygraph machine because they are sociopaths, and actually believe the lies they are telling to be the truth. Thus, they could "beat" the test.
Additionally, there are certain well-known drugs that can mute the reaction to the polygraph examiner's questions, enough to produce an inconclusive result. In the art and science of polygraph, an inconclusive result is simply that - inconclusive. It is not taken as evidence of deception.
Surely any intelligent spy would know these facts, and if he didn't, his handlers would make sure he knew prior to any agency polygraph. That's why the use of a polygraph examination in only a feeble step is attempting to root out traitors. And yet, the media and so-called "intelligence agency" experts seem to be pointing to these tests as the be-all, end-all solution. This is a dangerous, false conclusion.
In Miami, after we presented our mountain of evidence of the subject's guilt, his only defense had been the retired FBI agent's polygraph examination, which we had successfully kept out, so he presented no defense at all.
Did the retired FBI agent have a good-faith belief in his conflicting polygraph examination of our subject? I believe that he did. He was one of the FBI's leading polygraph experts before he retired, and he had a good reputation for honesty.
Was the polygraph inaccurate when its "state of the art" wires, needles and gauges concluded our subject was an honest man, innocent of any charges? The jury sure thought our subject was guilty, and so did I.
So did the judge. He sentenced this crafty con man to ten years in the federal penitentiary, and that's no lie.
On the way to the prison bus, the defendant and I had a chance for one last discussion. He was a crook, but like almost every con man, he was very likable and we had traded banter during courtroom breaks to the utter distraction of his defense attorneys. He confessed, "Hell, Mr. Aldrich, I had to try something! I had no defense."
Finally, the truth! A true confession from a man who had passed a high quality polygraph examination. A test he had passed with flying colors along with the blessings of a retired FBI agent - an expert in the use of the vaunted polygraph we now turn to for protection against skilled, intelligent, highly motivated spies.
We must be more careful when we set about to protect our national security. Our children are counting on us to make good decisions, and sometimes those decisions call for tough solutions - not some hocus-pocus quick-fix remedy to get us by until the next spy emerges.
We have an opportunity to closely and carefully examine what's wrong at the FBI and at other important intelligence agencies. Let's not waste a chance to make serious, meaningful changes when our nation's safety hangs in the balance.


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Canon's futuristic Face ID feature allows you to register up to 12 faces on your camera, then gives those faces priority over others with regard to focus and exposure. As a result, even in group scenes, you'll always get great shots of your children, family and friends.
Shooting Modes
PowerShot cameras offer shooting modes that make it easy to take perfect photos in a wide range of shooting situations by providing intelligent presets with optimized settings.
Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes
Custom - Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer.
Manual - You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually.
Aperture-priority - You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed.
Shutter-priority - You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.
Program - Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
Smart AUTO - The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.
Movie Digest - Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a video. Now easily playback and review clips, and delete unwanted scenes.
Sports - The camera uses high shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects.
Portrait - The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."
Smooth Skin - Removes dullness, wrinkles, and harsh shadows for beautiful faces.
Smart Shutter - The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.
High-Speed Burst HQ - Captures fast-action shots at full resolution, providing continuous shooting when the shutter button is held down.
Handheld Night Scene - Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod.
Snow - Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
Fireworks - Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
Stitch Assist - Easy-to-use guidelines simplify the shooting of aligned multiple frames that can later be combined (using bundled software) to create panoramic photos.
Creative Filters - This setting provides easy access to special filter effects and scene modes, such as Toy Camera Effect, Poster Effect, Monochrome and more.
High Dynamic Range - The camera combines three different exposures to get one evenly lit image.
Fisheye Effect - Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.
Miniature Effect - Emphasizes perspectives for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of the image.
Toy Camera Effect - Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect.
Soft Focus - Creates a hazy ambiance that's perfect for portraits and wedding photos.
Monochrome - Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.
Super Vivid - Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.
Poster Effect - Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.
Color Accent - Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
Color Swap - Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
Movie - Record video in stereo sound. Unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode.
iFrame Movie - The Apple® movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality.
Super Slow Motion Movie - Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240 fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion.
Actual results may vary from examples shown above.
Final image may vary depending on picture composition.
Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW+JPEG for the ultimate creative control.
As with many EOS DSLR cameras, the PowerShot SX50 HS uses a 12-bit converter to process the output of the CMOS sensor, resulting in true color, smooth tonal transitions and natural gradations. The PowerShot SX50 HS lets you shoot in RAW mode, which records all the information captured by the sensor, giving you outstanding flexibility and complete creative control when editing your images with Canon's powerful bundled software, and the camera allows you to record in RAW and JPEG formats simultaneously. Now in RAW mode, you can even select among several aspect ratios, including 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, and 4:5.
Built-in hot shoe allows compatibility with optional Speedlite flashes for additional lighting options.
When you're ready to take your creativity further with the lighting and exposure possibilities of an optional Canon Speedlite, the PowerShot SX50 HS is ready too. The camera has a built-in hot shoe that makes it compatible with a variety of Speedlite flashes.
Direct Connect to Your Printer
It's quick and easy to make beautiful prints from your PowerShot camera with Canon's Direct Print system. Directly connect your PowerShot camera to a Canon PIXMA or SELPHY photo printer with a USB cable and simply press the button to print; turn every favorite moment into an amazing photo.
Available in 30 Languages
There are now a total of 30 display languages from which you can choose: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian and Vietnamese.
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 50x Optical, 4x Digital and 200x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CMOS
Total Pixels
Approx. 12.8 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 12.1 Megapixels
Focal Length
4.3 (W) - 215.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24-1200mm)
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Focusing Range
Normal: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) - infinity (T)
Auto: 0 in (0cm) - infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) - infinity (T)
Sports: 3.3 ft. (1m) - infinity (W), 43 ft. (13m) - infinity (T)
Macro AF: 0 in. - 1.6 ft. (0-50cm) (W)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus
Optical Viewfinder
Optical N/A.
Electronic Viewfinder (Approx. 202,000 dots)
LCD Monitor
2.8-inch TFT Color Vari-angle LCD with wide viewing angle
LCD Pixels
Approx. 461,000 dots
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%
Maximum Aperture
f/3.4 (W), f/6.5 (T)
Shutter Speed
1-1/2000 sec.
15-1/2000 sec. (in Tv and M modes)
Auto, ISO 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400
Light Metering Method
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Control Method
Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
Still Images: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Videos: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (not available during shooting)
White Balance Control
Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2
* Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode.
Built-in Flash
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
- Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.
Flash Range
1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.4m - 3.0m (T))
Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance
Recycling Time
10 seconds or less (battery voltage: 7.4V)
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Modes
C1, C2, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Movie Digest, Sports, SCN*1, Creative Filters*2, Movie*3
- Shooting movies is possible with the movie button
*1 Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter*4, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist
*2 High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap
*3 Standard, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie
*4 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
Photo Effects
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color *
*Adjustment of contrast sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available.
Self Timer
Custom*, Approx. 2-sec. delay, Approx. 10-sec. delay
* Delay time (0-15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.
Wireless Control
Continuous Shooting
1) Normal: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Approx. 13 shots/sec.* (in High-Speed Burst HQ)
2) AF: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Approx. 4.1 shots/sec.* (in High-Speed Burst HQ)
3) LV: Approx. 0.9 shots/sec. (in P mode)
- Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically
- Differs depending on the zoom position.
* The maximum continuous capture is 10 frames.
Storage Media
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
File Format
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 compliant
Image Recording Format
Superfine / Fine
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif. 2.3 (JPEG)
Video: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images:
1) 16:9 - Large: 4000 x 2248; Medium 1: 2816 x 1584; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 640 x 360; RAW: 4000 x 2248
2) 3:2 - Large: 4000 x 2664; Medium 1: 2816 x 1880; Medium 2: 1600 x 1064; Small: 640 x 424; RAW: 4000 x 2664
3) 4:3 - Large: 4000 x 3000; Medium 1: 2816 x 2112; Medium 2: 1600 x 1200; Small: 640 x 480; Raw: 4000 x 3000
4) 1:1 - Large: 2992 x 2992; Medium 1: 2112 x 2112; Medium 2: 1200 x 1200; Small: 480 x 480; RAW: 2992 x 2992
5) 4:5 - Large: 2400 x 3000; Medium 1: 1696 x 2112; Medium 2: 960 x 1200; Small: 384 x 480; RAW: 2400 x 3000
Full HD 1920 x 1080: 24 fps (23.976)
HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
iFrame Movie HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
Movie Digest HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps
Miniature Effect 640 x 480: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps
Super Slow Motion Movie 640 x 480: 120 fps
Super Slow Motion Movie 320 x 240: 240 fps
640 x 480: 30 fps (29.97)
Image data
Note: SF=Superfine F=Fine
*The approximate number of images recordable on memory cards other than the above can be calculated by using the above figures as a reference and extrapolating accordingly.
Movie data
*1Movie Digest refers to the created movie.
*2Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.
*3Playback frame rate is 30 fps*2.
*4Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.
Playback Modes File
Stills & Videos:
Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Index Continuous Display, Image Advance (Operation Tools, Transition Effects, Scroll Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Smart Shuffle, Group Playback, Movie Digest, Slideshow (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist)
Still Images:
Single, Index, Magnification (2-10x), Switch to other images while zoomed, Information Display, Red-eye Correction, i-Contrast, Photobook Setup, Trimming, Resize, My Colors, Face ID info, Focus Check, Histogram, RGB Histogram, Location Information, Overexposure Warning
Normal Playback*1, Slow Motion, Skip Backward*2, Previous Frame*3, Next Frame*3, Skip Forward*2, Erase chapters, Editing
Using the software included with the camera (ImageBrowser EX), there are 8 levels (1/8x to 1x) of playback speed for Super Slow Motion Movies possible on a computer.
*1 Audio settings available in 5 levels
*2 Approximately 4 seconds
*3 Slow motion available
Erase Modes
Select Image, Select Range, Select All Images
- The image data in the memory card stored with the Design rule for Camera File systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased).
- Using the Movie editing function, sections of the movie can be deleted.
Video Out
NTSC/PAL (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)
Mini-HDMI connector
Audio Out
Stereo (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)
SD memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
Power Source
Battery Pack NB-10L, Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80)
Shooting Capacity
Approx. 315 shots when using LCD monitor
Approx. 335 shots when using Electronic Viewfinder
Playback Time
Approx. 7 hours
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.82 x 3.44 x 4.15 in. / 122.5 x 87.3 x 105.5mm
21.0 oz. / 595g (CIPA standard)
19.4 oz. / 551g (camera only)30 display languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian and Vietnamese.)All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.Canon, DIGIC, ELPH, PIXMA, and PowerShot and SELPHY are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. All other products and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.
PowerShot SX50 HS
Compatible Supplies & Accessories
Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you PowerShot SX50 HS that you can purchase direct. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier checkout. Visit the Canon Online Store
67mm Circular Polarizer PL-CB
Filter enhances picture quality by blocking harmful reflected light.
67mm Protect Filter
These filters can help protect your lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches and damage and can be kept on your lens at all times. Filter fits select lenses with a 67mm diameter.
These filters can help protect your lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches and damage and can be kept on your lens at all times. Filter fits select lenses with a 67mm diameter.
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80
Provides AC power to the camera with uninterrupted power for shooting or downloading.
Battery Charger CB-2LC
Battery Charger for NB-10L Li-ion Batteries.
Battery Pack NB-10L
Battery Pack for the selected PowerShot SX series.
This deluxe nylon/imitation leather case is designed to fit the selected PowerShot SX series digital camera safely and securely.
Delux Soft Case PSC-4200
This specially designed soft carrying case provides stylish protection to your PowerShot camera while on the go, or for storage.
Filter Adapter FA-DC67A
This adapter is required for the 67mm lens filter on the selected PowerShot SX series.
Mini-HDMI Cable: connects Canon HD Camcorders/select PowerShot Cameras to HDMI compatible TV.
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
The Canon IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable enables you to transfer your camera pictures to a computer fast. The cable connects to your camera and to the USB port on your PC or MAC Computer. Comes standard with the EOS 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D Mark III, 1Ds Mark II, 1D Mark II N, 1D Mark II, 5D Mark II, 7D, 5D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, Digital Rebel XTi, Digital Rebel XT and Digital Rebel. Please see Compatibility tab for compatible models.
Leather Neck Strap NS-DC3
This durable neck strap is made of black leather. The strap is lightly padded and features wide tapered ends for maximum comfort.
Lens Hood LH-DC60
The addition of the lens hood can prevent flares.
PowerShot: CarePAK PLUS (2YR)
CarePAK PLUS offers protection from accidental damage such as drops, spills, power surges, and more, including normal wear and tear, beyond the standard warranty period. It also includes Image Recovery (included with Cameras, Camcorders, and Printers with a memory card slot only), priority repair service, free return shipping, $0 deductible, genuine Canon factory service with only genuine Canon parts, and is transferable if you sell or gift your product. With a CarePAK PLUS, a damaged product will be repaired to good working condition or replaced with an equivalent product.
PowerShot: CarePAK PLUS (3YR)
CarePAK PLUS offers protection from accidental damage such as drops, spills, power surges, and more, including normal wear and tear, beyond the standard warranty period. It also includes Image Recovery (included with Cameras, Camcorders, and Printers with a memory card slot only), priority repair service, free return shipping, $0 deductible, genuine Canon factory service with only genuine Canon parts, and is transferable if you sell or gift your product. With a CarePAK PLUS, a damaged product will be repaired to good working condition or replaced with an equivalent product.
Video Cable AVC-DC400ST
Enables direct image display from the EOS to an HD television or a similar display device. Comes standard with the EOS 1D Mark IV, 7D, 60D, Rebel T3i and Rebel T2i. Please see Compatibility tab for compatible models.
*As of August 21, 2012.
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.
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"Fujitsu has just the right client portfolio to meet the wide range of user requirements at ZF, and for years we have been very satisfied with the excellent service provided internationally."
Andreas Romer, Director Support Center Desktop, ZF Friedrichshafen AG
The mission of ZF Friedrichshafen AG is to manufacture innovative products that improve mobility and contribute to a sustainable future. Every day at 121 production sites around the world, 75,000 employees strive to fulfill this mission in the areas of driveline, chassis, automotive and industrial technologies.
To support the development, production and sale of high quality engineering solutions, ZF provides its employees worldwide with a client infrastructure that is based on the very latest technology. The corporatewide client infrastructure is maintained by a team in Germany that works closely with Fujitsu to ensure maximum efficiency and performance. The end-to-end standardization of the client devices, procurement procedures and support processes make this possible.
Some 38,000 clients are deployed throughout ZF, and the device team makes sure that employees have access to workplace systems that satisfy their specific needs. Standardization poses a major challenge for the team because so many different workplace scenarios demand a wide range of systems – for technicians, developers, top management, etc.
ZF was looking for one single partner who could standardize its workplace systems worldwide. Since 2002, the company has gradually expanded its collaboration with Fujitsu. For example, Fujitsu has been supporting ZF sites in EMEA since 2005, and this alliance was extended to include the entire APAC region in 2012. "Our collaboration has been very close for years, and everything runs smoothly. What's more, Fujitsu is a partner who can provide us with terminal equipment and high quality service around the globe," says Andreas Romer, Director Support Center Desktop at ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
In response to diverse workplace demands, ZF and Fujitsu set up a global corporate sourcing system that provides specifically defined end devices to ZF production sites in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. It includes Fujitsu ESPRIMO desktop PCs, Fujitsu displays and Fujitsu CELSIUS workstations, as well as various Fujitsu LIFEBOOK and Fujitsu CELSIUS mobile devices. According to Andreas Romer, this portfolio is ideal for addressing the sophisticated demands and requirements at ZF: "Fujitsu offers first-class product quality without compromises. Over the years we have encountered very few technical problems, and we have never experienced any product recalls."
The sourcing and provisioning approach is regularly evaluated and updated so that systems with various features and configurations are always available for the workplace scenarios specified by ZF. By definition, the direct and short business channels between both partners pay off: For example, ZF relies on Fujitsu CELSIUS workstations for ambitious development tasks. These devices offer best-in-class processor and graphics performance, and they are certified for the CAD applications deployed at ZF. If modifications, upgrades or the deployment of new models are planned, Fujitsu technical consultants and IT experts from ZF discuss these matters well in advance. This kind of direct communication is an important factor for ZF because it keeps things running smoothly and supports high levels of productivity throughout the concern.
The Fujitsu Global Sales Desk is responsible for coordinating the communication with ZF sites worldwide. It serves as the communications platform for global sourcing, manages the pool of devices available, coordinates all ordering processes and makes sure that the SLAs defined by ZF and Fujitsu are fulfilled. In addition, ZF has centralized its client management. For example, software packaging for worldwide distribution, plus patch management and security verification to safeguard clients and data, are tasks that are performed centrally in Germany. The benefits of this corporate-wide workplace system standardization, which covers the entire device life cycle, is obvious: Processes are faster and much less complex. This enables ZF to offer superior IT systems to employees around the globe, while also managing the clients throughout the concern with remarkable efficiency.
A consistently standardized client landscape such as the one at ZF cannot be established overnight – having a clear strategy is vital, and both partners must work together very closely – just as ZF and Fujitsu have been doing for more than 10 years now. "Our collaboration is always fair and open, " says Andreas Romer when describing the partnership. This is also supported by a high level of continuity: Since ZF has been dealing with the same points of contact for many years, the teams on both sides know and fully trust each other.
" We want to continue developing our expertise in a long-term partnership. The Fujitsu Account Team is comprised of extremely dedicated and competent partners who are always at our side and have earned our trust."
Andreas Romer, Director Support Center Desktop, ZF Friedrichshafen AG
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Christopher Barnes offers advice on launching a career in government contracting
EDITOR's NOTE: This article has been change to reflect Christopher Barnes' correct title of project manager.
Christopher Barnes' best advice for people starting their careers in government contracting is "be flexible."
A project manager for Lockheed Martin Corp., Barnes has a history degree and master's in business administration and has been involved with projects such as setting up an annual recruiting program for Sandia National Laboratories and leading a $30 million initiative to allow supercomputers to share files.
"A lot of people starting out get narrowly focused," Barnes said. "But if you're open to challenges and new opportunities, good things will happen."
Barnes, 34, joined Lockheed Martin six years ago, working under a contract with Sandia National Labs, which builds national security technologies, to manage recruiting efforts. One of his milestones was setting up a recruiting expo in 2005 with 25 selected doctoral and master's students who were interested in working for the Energy Department organization. The event, which has since become an annual tradition, involves showing the students exactly what the facilities do, including their work in robotics, nanotechnology and supercomputing. Students also get interviews with high-level Sandia managers. At the end of the two-day event, some students are selected to work at the labs.
He also takes pride in his work as a project manager on the Defense Department's high-performance computing modernization program, a contract Lockheed Martin started in June 2008. Barnes oversaw the introduction of next-generation storage and file systems technology at four DOD supercomputing centers. The result is that users can grab a file that they made on any supercomputer across any enterprise and run it on another supercomputer, something that has never been done before.
"A major milestone for me is when we present this to the customer and the center directors, and we can start buying the technology for this project," he said.
Barnes is also focused on getting more involved in the business development side of Lockheed Martin and working on partnerships with the company's information systems and global solutions leaders.
"I would like to broaden my background in project management into a career in program management," he said.
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BOSTON (Reuters) - Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick on Tuesday unveiled a $20 million package of proposals to tackle what he described as a crisis of addiction to opioid drugs in the state, and called for a summit of all six New England governors to address a broader regional response.
A commission appointed by the Democratic governor, who in March declared addiction to opiate drugs a public health emergency, called for steps including expanding treatment for drug addicts in state prisons and creating new live-in centers to treat addicts as young as 13 years old.
"These actions will help enhance our network for treatment and recovery services to help communities and families struggling with addiction," Patrick said at a Boston high school that provides treatment services for addicted teenagers.
Opioid abuse can start with prescription painkillers and escalate to heroin use. In Massachusetts alone, some 668 people died from opioid drug overdoses in 2012, almost double the level in 2000, according to the state report.
The commission also called on state regulators to review how doctors prescribe and pharmacies dispense opioid pain relievers, noting that "safe prescribing and dispensing practices are needed to decrease the risk of misuse and abuse while allowing for the legitimate use of these important medications."
Patrick said he planned to meet with his counterparts from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine next week to discuss ways they could collaborate to reduce opiate abuse in New England.
Representatives for Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee, Connecticut's Dannel Malloy, Vermont's Peter Shumlin and New Hampshire's Maggie Hassan confirmed the governors would attend next week's summit. A spokeswoman for Maine's Paul LePage, the sole Republican governor in the region, said he would not attend due to a prior commitment.
An earlier effort by Patrick to cut opioid drug use in the state by banning the sale of Zogenix Inc's prescription painkiller Zohydro was knocked down by a federal court in April, which ruled that only the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had the authority to regulate such sales.
Reporting by Scott Malone; Editing by Sofina Mirza-Reid, Eric Beech and Will Dunham