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CSR Shakes up Video Gaming Industry with aptX® Low Latency Demo at CES
CSR Shakes up Video Gaming Industry with aptX® Low Latency Demo at CES
CSR Enables New Market for Bluetooth® Technology by Breaking Barrier between Wireless Audio and Gaming Worlds
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In what is believed to be the first practical demonstration using Bluetooth® to deliver action- synchronised, high-quality audio to a wireless gaming headset, CSR plc (LSE: CSR; NASDAQ: CSRE) today broke the barrier that has separated the Bluetooth wireless audio and gaming worlds. By overcoming Bluetooth's inherent inability to allow users to play games interactively with synchronised high-quality audio and visual action, the CSR aptX® Low Latency codec at the heart of the demonstration is designed to open the door to new markets for Bluetooth technology, making it possible for manufacturers to create "universal" headphones and headsets that can be used both for high-fidelity wireless audio and gaming applications.
"By eliminating synchronisation issues our aptX Low Latency technology enables makers of gaming equipment to take advantage of the economies of scale offered by high volume Bluetooth silicon solutions, and allows all equipment makers to create dual-use products, resulting in greater competition and the associated benefits for consumers," explained Jonny McClintock, director of aptX sales and marketing at CSR. "Dual-use products like these would allow gamers, for example, to use their smartphones with their gaming headset, or use the same headset for gaming and then listening to high-fidelity stereo music streamed wirelessly from a mobile device. With this disruptive technology, the two markets now become one."
Beyond dedicated gaming consoles, more and more people are using their smartphones and tablets to play games, according to McClintock, and the need for a universal wireless headset becomes obvious.
Bluetooth wireless links for high-quality audio can have an inherent latency of more than 150 ms. For streaming applications where the latency is continuous (such as movie video) this can be compensated for in various ways, but in gaming environments, the gun shots, bomb blasts and other sound effects are intermittent and unpredictable, making compensation unfeasible.
CSR aptX Low Latency for Bluetooth enables a latency of just 32 ms, well under the 45 ms recommended latency for audio/video applications. Before CSR aptX Low Latency, the only practical way to achieve acceptable quality audio and video sync wirelessly in a gaming environment was to utilise a proprietary low-latency radio link, but proprietary radio technology is incompatible with the Bluetooth technology already used to stream audio from millions of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other sources.
Any Bluetooth headphone or headset equipped with the CSR aptX Low Latency codec will be able to be used both for high-fidelity audio and gaming, opening the door to new market opportunities for audio equipment and gaming equipment makers.
Game console makers will no longer need an additional proprietary radio solution just for headset connectivity, enabling them to use a single CSR8670™ device, for example, for all their Bluetooth connectivity needs, including headset, wireless controllers and even connectivity to mobile devices.
A private, invitation-only demonstration of a gaming application using CSR aptX Low Latency (running on a CSR8670™ SoC) is taking place during the International CES 2013 show in the Springhill Suites, Las Vegas Convention Center, January 8-11. The demonstration will show an aptX-enabled Bluetooth wireless headset and associated USB dongle attached to a commercial gaming console with two players interacting as if they were in different locations. CSR will also be demonstrating aptX Low Latency for video, showing how it can deliver audio wirelessly while maintaining sync with the video. Attendees wishing to view the private demonstration should contact CSR for an invitation.
All CSR's news at CES can be found on its online press kit: http://www.tradeshownews.com/events/2013-International-CES/CSR/
About CSR
CSR is a global provider of innovative silicon and software solutions for the location-aware, media-rich, cloud-connected world. Our platforms are optimised for the automotive navigation and infotainment, digital cameras and imaging, connected home infotainment and wireless audio markets. We provide solutions to complex problems in the audio-visual, connectivity and location technology domains across a broad range of markets, with a technology portfolio that includes GPS/GNSS systems, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, FM, NFC, aptX® and CVC™ audio codecs, JPEG, MPEG, H.264 imaging, PDL printing, microcontrollers, DSPs and broadband receivers. CSR's technology solutions and market platforms enable its customers to deliver a superior user experience and are adopted by leaders in the auto, computer, home and mobile markets. More information can be found at www.csr.com. Keep up to date with CSR on our technical blog or CSR people blog, YouTube, Facebook or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CSR_plc
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A Stagnant Market?
A number of the executives we polled indicated that the CAD market has become a "mature" market, meaning that the number of truly innovative improvements in the technology has leveled off. "For several years, the CAD market had been on a fairly steady and maturing path, with incremental improvements to how CAD tools operated," according to Joan Hirsch, vice president of product design solutions for Siemens PLM Software. "However," she added, "over the past few years, there has been somewhat of a revolution taking place. While it may have seemed that the introduction of breakthrough technologies was over for CAD, we believe recent advancements like synchronous technology have opened a new chapter in how products are designed."
Chris Randles, president and CEO of SpaceClaim, agrees that while the market has not generated revolutionary technologies in the past few years, that trend is changing. "Although it's true that the traditional CAD market has become stagnant, recent innovations are changing the role of CAD. Direct modeling, properly packaged, enables 3D to be used by entire engineering organizations, not just highly trained CAD professionals," he explained. "Everybody shares the vision that someday engineers will edit and pass around 3D design ideas as easily as we do Word documents today," said Randles.
"If we agree that a mature market is defined by the absence of significant growth or innovation, then, yes, I think the CAD market has matured and become stagnant, with no significant new technologies recently introduced," according to Brian Shepherd, executive vice president of product development for PTC.
PTC sought to address this problem by introducing last year its Creo® software, which Shepherd predicts will "reinvigorate this market and unlock a new wave of growth. Something needs to change the way people work with CAD tools."
But other executives disagree that the CAD market has been in a slump, and believe that innovation has been continuous throughout the past few years. Said Jeff Ray, CEO of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., "The market definitely is not stagnant. Even in a down economy, we saw a vibrant market with growth in our subscription model. And there continues to be opportunity to address the real business needs of our customers as they continue to expand and evolve." Last year, SolidWorks indicated that they would be supporting three new platforms for the future: the desktop, online, and mobile. "We took a fresh look at our users' demands, and are liberating them once again with the option of a new platform that will enable them to get their jobs done faster and easier," explained Ray.
Grant Rochelle, director of industry management for Autodesk's Manufacturing Industry Group, agrees that the CAD market has been evolving through digital prototyping advances. "The broader CAD market has been anything but stagnant," he said. "I travel the world talking to all size manufacturers, and from what I hear about today's global competitive environment, 3D is not enough for product designers to compete and win anymore. The ability to work with digital prototypes sets apart the companies who are best in class."
Optimizing the User Experience
The experience of learning and productively implementing CAD tools has been less than pleasant for users for many years. But improving ease of use seems to be another area in which our executives share much optimism. By incorporating new platforms and focusing on customers' processes, today's CAD tools are helping to optimize the user experience.
"Any skill worth learning requires passion, persistence, and perspiration," said Paul Grayson, chairman and CEO of Alibre. "People forget how much effort they put into learning to ride a bike, become a good swimmer, or learn a second language. That said, I expect touch- and gesture-based interfaces to represent the greatest improvement in ease of use as they become pervasive in future generations of computers," Grayson said. "As these interfaces become increasingly available, CAD developers will rely on them to make their products more accessible and easier to use."
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We've all heard that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," but could the same apply to drinking water? Our bodies are made up of 60% water, at times in our lives, ranging up to 75%! So it would make perfect sense that we need to consume enough to maintain overall good health. Water has always been considered nature's healthiest beverage and there is plenty of research to back up the claim. There is an endless list of health benefits connected to drinking water. According to an article on MindBodyGreen.com, the top 10 benefits of drinking water include:
1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue
2. Promotes Weight Loss
3. Flushes Out Toxins
4. Improves Skin Complexion
5. Maintains Regularity
6. Boosts Immune System
7. Natural Headache Remedy
8. Prevents Cramps & Sprains
9. Puts You in a Good Mood
10. Save Money
Additional benefits include preventing bad breath, regulating body temperature, lowering your risk of heart disease and even certain types of cancer. Some lesser known facts found on Fitday.com include that drinking water helps you build muscle, is good for your joints and can even make you smarter!
So how much water do we actually need in order to obtain these benefits? In this case, more is better than not enough, but there is a general rule of thumb to follow. The Institute of Medicine recommends that adults drink at least 8, 8 oz. glasses of fluid each day. What is the best way to reach this goal? Our top choice is plain, filtered water, as it contains zero calories and has little to no cost to the consumer.
Does it matter how you drink it? Not really. Some people prefer it ice cold. Some prefer it room temperature. Some people prefer it with a slice of lemon, some with a sprig of mint. There are a lot of recipes available online these days if you want to get creative with your water. Some will change the taste completely while some will turn your pitcher of water into a beautiful work of art! Really, there are endless options for ways to enjoy a nice glass of the world's most abundant substance.
The most important factor is the simplest, though we tend to struggle the most with it… remembering to drink it!
- Set a Goal: Until it becomes a habit, set a goal for yourself. If 64 oz. per day is too overwhelming, start smaller. Aim to drink 3 glasses per day, and then increase the amount until you reach your ultimate goal.
- Placement: You know the saying "out of sight, out of mind." It applies in this case as well! If you always have a water bottle, or large glass of water in front of you, you are more likely to drink it.
- Meal-time: Always drink at least a full glass of water with each meal.
- Snack-time: Always drink a full glass with your morning and afternoon snack.
Following these simple steps will help you increase your water intake. So drink up and remember that 8 glasses of filtered water per day just might keep the doctor away!


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- Manufacturer: Pride Mobility Products
- Model Number: LC-358XXL
The GL-358XXL is Pride's super heavy duty 2-position chaise lounger lift chair that reclines to a comfortable napping position. It is padded with overstuffed-blown fiber so it is very comfortable yet still provides plenty of support for your back. This chair has a rated weight capacity of 600 pounds.
The GL-358XXL is a great choice for users 5'6" up to 6'1" tall. It has a deeper seat, and taller backrest to give them the extra room they need to sit comfortably. The GL-358XXL offers standard features including armrest covers, headrest covers, 7 year warranty, integrated battery backup in case of power failure, and a nice selection of options options including heat and massage, dual side pockets, and left-hand control.
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- Weight Capacity: 600 lb
- Recline Positions: 2
- For People Taller Than: 5' 6"
- For People Shorter Than: 6' 1"
- Chaise Seat Included: Yes
- Head Rest Cover Included: Yes
- Arm Covers Included: Yes
- Battery Back Up Included: Yes
- Meets CAL 117 Fire Retardant Code: Yes
- Back Height: 29"
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During the process of proving up the pre-emption, my great-great grandfather had to ask two of his friends/neighbors to act as witnesses for him and sign an affidavit under oath regarding his residency and cultivation of his land. The second witness for Zenophile was Amos Truesdell. I located Mr. Truesdell's family on the territorial census records for 1885, on the lines just above Zeno's. They were probably next-door neighbors (as much as you can be on 160 acres ...)
I had to change the layout a little when transcribing it - for readability. This is otherwise a verbatim transcription of the document.
Amos Truesdell being called as a witness in support of the Pre-emption claim of Zenophile Lanctot, to the Northwest 1/4 Sec. 13, Twp. 99, Rge 67th testifies as follows:
Ans. Darlington Charles Mix Co., Dak.
Ques. 2. How long have you known claimant, and what is his age?
Ans. Ever since making his D.S. entry. 25 years.
Ques 3. Is claimant married or single?
2d. Of whom does this family (if any) consist?
3d. Is he a native or naturalized citizen?
Ans. Married;
2d. Wife and two children;
3d. Has declared his intention to become a citizen.
Ques 4. Are you familiar with the character of the land?
2d. Are there any indications of coal minerals or salines thereon? (If so state plainly the nature).
3d. Is it more valuable for agricultural than mining purposes?
4th. Do you reside in its vicinity?
5th. Is it within the limits of an incorporated or selected town site, or used in any way for purposes of trade or business? (Answer to the point and in detail).
Ans. 1st. Yes;
2d. No;
3d. Yes;
4th. Yes;
5th. No.
Ques. 5. Is claimant the owner of 320 acres in this or any other State or Territory?
2d. Did he leave or abandon a residence on his own land in this Territory to reside on the land herein described?
3d. Has he ever filed for or entered other land under the pre-emption law?
4th. Has he mortgaged or agreed to sell the land herein described?
Ans. 1st. No;
2d. No;
3d. No;
4th. No.
Ques. 6. When did claimant first settle on his claim?
2d. What was his first act of settlement?
3d. What improvement has he on land?
4th. What is the value of such improvements?
5th. When did he commence his residence thereon?
6th. Has his residence been continuous?
7th. What use has he made of the land?
8th. How much has he broken and cultivated? (Answer to the point and in detail).
Ans. 1st. August 1st, 1884.
2d. Built house and broke prairie.
3d. House 12x14, stable 12x16, 65 acres breaking, well;
4th. $600.00.
5th. Aug 1, 1884.
6th. Yes.
7th. Farm and home;
8th. 65 acres
Ques. 7. Are you in any way interested in the claim, or by blood or marriage related to claimant?
Ans. No, and am in no way related.
and the reason of this testimony being sworn to before the clerk of the court of Charles Mix county is on account of the great distance from my residence to the local land office at Yankton, D.T.
[Amos Truesdell]
I hereby certify that the witness is a person of respectability, that the foregoing testimony was read to him before being subscribed, and was sworn to before me, this 22nd day of August 1885, as provided by the amendatory act of Congress, approved June 9th 1880.
[Adam Grimes]
Judge and Ex Officio
[see note fourth page]
Clerk of the Probate Court, Charles Mix County, Dakota Territory, within and for the Judicial District of said Territory.
Again, this is good information to have. I realized when I was making this post that with the exception of Mr. Truesdell's name on this document, everything else is answered exactly the same as Mr. Gregoire's affidavit from yesterday. Verbatim. Now I'm wondering how much stock to put into these answers. The document was clearly completed by the clerk and simply signed by the witness ... now I question it.
Tomorrow ... Zenophile's Testimony!


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Meridian needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 23 designs submitted by 10 freelance designers.
Eye-catching design for an educational event for petroleum marketing employees called "Dollars and Sense" Purpose of the event is to educate non-executive personnel about financial statements and their impact on cash flow and profits. The logos of two co-sponsoring organizations will need to be incorporated. Logo at http://www.askmeridian.com and logo @ http://www.SIGMA.org.
Will use this design to create materials for the event including marketing flyer/brochure, workbook cover, PowerPoint title slide etc.
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The Colonial Era Is Long Gone
Bahman Nirumand describes them as one of the "most wonderful achievements produced by humankind after millennia of history": human rights. But what is this recognition worth, he says, if the West itself – as the cradle of democracy and human rights – does not conduct itself in accordance with these principles? Or worse still: if it uses them as a cloak as it seeks to assert its own interests, whether these be economic or geopolitical in nature.
As an expert on the Middle East, Nirumand concentrates on the relationship of western states to the Middle East and their effect on the region: He mercilessly exposes circumstances and facts that cast European and US policies in a very bad light and raise the question of whether the West has ever overcome its old colonial mindset.
The true causes of terrorism
He uses examples such as a quote from George W. Bush, who spoke of a "crusade against barbarism" in the context of the War on Terror declared after 11 September, while his Italian counterpart Silvio Berlusconi emphasised the "supremacy and superiority of our western civilisation", as a justification for the necessary "westernisation" of Islamic societies. In this discourse, Islam was cast as the enemy.
But Nirumand takes a step back and asks where the true origins of radicalisation and terrorism lie. Islam itself is not the reason for it, but simply the means: "Of course every crime can shroud itself in religious garb, particularly at the point when faith is transformed into an ideology and used as a political instrument," he says.
In his view, an atmosphere of dissatisfaction, yes even anger, hatred and desperation is necessary for the development of radical ideas and intentions – a situation that is undoubtedly in evidence in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories. But where does this rancour come from, and who is creating this explosive mood?
Nirumand's verdict is tough and unambiguous: It is not his intention to absolve the despotic rulers of Arab countries both present and past of all blame for the escalating situation. It is however indisputable, says Nirumand, that the West's ruthless pursuit of its own interests has fuelled the crisis in the region and contributed to the creation of its own enemy, "terrorism".
Western selfishness and double standards
Nirumand illuminates central processes and events in the Middle East and exposes better-known and less well-known connections between local developments and western influence in accordance with relevant interests.
The controversial wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the demonization of Iran as a global threat, the all-out support for Israel and ignorance surrounding the lot of the Palestinians – all these actions and attitudes are underpinned by western selfishness, says Nirumand. The ostensible premise of promoting democracy and human rights only plays a minor role – if it is considered at all.
Moreover, the West has itself been responsible for moral-ethical misdemeanours, such as the torture of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib. "The blatant disregard of moral-ethical principles has not only delivered a mortal blow to the reputation of the West, and first and foremost the US, once regarded as the cradle of freedom and democracy. These days, what potentate would take seriously accusations of human rights abuses from the West?" asks Nirumand.
Large scale shipments of weapons from western governments to the Middle East crisis region also undoubtedly flies in the face of much-touted principles and the declared goal of stability.
Loss of credibility
Nirumand then issues sharp condemnation of the ethically indefensible "partnerships" maintained by western states with autocratic regimes such as those of Saudi Arabia or the Gulf States.
"Should states that claim to honour human rights, democracy and freedom seal alliances with such nations and work closely together with them? The answer given by the West is: Yes, they should, if it serves their economic and geo-strategic interests," he writes.
The case of Saddam Hussein, or those of the dictators toppled during the Arab Spring, show just how quickly such a "strategic partnership" can tilt and how a close ally can turn out to be a dangerous despot.
Nirumand says: "Contrary to the assurances of their governments, western states have never seriously pursued a strategy of democratisation in the MENA region." The dictatorial regimes of these nations represented reliable partners for the West, and toppling them was not seen as advantageous or desirable.
"But when western governments realised that their long-time accomplices could no longer be propped up, they allowed them to fall. Yes, even more than that, they expressed their solidarity with the rebels, promising them every form of support, all the while doing everything behind the scenes to ensure their interests would remain protected despite the change of government," he writes. Such a strident tenor makes it clear in concrete terms what Nirumand means with his accusation of "human rights as an alibi".
Foreign policy course adjustment
In view of this overall appraisal, the question of how western Middle East policy can claw back some credibility is almost unavoidable.
Nirumand proposes this: "In order to win back the lost trust, the West must finally realise that the colonial era is long gone. It must accept nations outside the western hemisphere as equal partners and in its relationship with these, represent the authentic and not just verbal values and principles of which it avails itself.
Instead of establishing and supporting dictators, the West should support those masses of people who strive for freedom, independence and democracy."
Technological and economic support should be given to people in Arab nations: this would in turn promote education and prosperity thereby turning these nations into valuable, long-term trading partners for the West. Moreover, this is the most effective way to counter terrorism and fundamentalism, as further violence would only serve to evoke yet more of the same.
One-dimensional, black-and-white view
In his essay, Nirumand lists an entire palette of incriminations that will be familiar to most. But his critical arguments are sharpened by the sheer concentration of these accusations. After reading the piece one cannot help but feel that rather than the dictatorial mullah regime, the West is actually the "rogue state" plunging the world into misfortune with its self-serving actions.
Nirumand undoubtedly presents his analysis in a well-founded and convincing fashion. But it cannot escape the reader's notice that he tends towards a black-and-white view of the whole. While his criticism that western Middle East policies lack a human rights orientation may appear justified, by pinning all the blame for the lamentable situation on the West, this indicates a one-dimensional view of history. Correlations are often more intricate, influences more difficult to comprehend.
Nirumand's problem-solving approaches also need to be made more concrete in the form of clear policy recommendations. He mostly leaves it at general suggestions that go some way in the right direction but that are very vague and barely tangible.
One doesn't have to subscribe to all Nirumand's views. But nevertheless one undoubtedly profits from his expertise in presenting complex events and correlations in comprehensible terms and reminding "westerners" of the basic principles of those very human rights and democratic liberties so often taken for granted here.
Laura Overmeyer
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Bahman Nirumand (* 18th September 1936 in Tehran) is an Iranian-German writer and journalist.
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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election : Kashmiri Pandits fail to win a single seat
From The Hindu
Jammu (PTI): For the first time, the Jammu and Kashmir assembly will have no Kashmiri Pandit members as all 47 candidates, including former minister Raman Mattoo, lost the elections. "It is for the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir that not even a single KP candidate could occupy a berth in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly," all party migrant coordination committee (APMCC) Chairman Vinood Pandit said. Former Industries minister in the previous Congress-PDP coalition government, Raman Mattoo, lost to Shimeema Firdos of National Conference in Habbakadal assembly seat. In 2002, Mattoo had defeated Firdos from the same constituency.
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Perhaps I would say Kashmir's Pundit's didn't lose but democracy did. I don't know honestly what to say about this news but, After all things happens in Jammu and Kashmir from Amarnath yatra row till major separatist movement uprising in Jammu and Kashmir in recent months, I would have preferred to have a every community represented (from separatist to Pundits), in the assembly to make sure that every community is represented at every level in the decision making process, so that a much needed peace and stability can be bring in this beautiful state. Anyway now the results are out so no complaints really it's an election some people win and some loose but whoever has won Hindu, Sikh or Muslim they have huge responsibility on their shoulder to deliver this time. They have to make sure that interest of all the people, community and religion living in Jammu and Kashmir should be taken care with honesty and dignity.
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LEIDSCHENDAM, NETHERLANDS - September 27, 2010
Webroot, the first Internet security service company, today announced it has opened an office in Leidschendam, Netherlands, in response to the company's growth in the BeNeLux market. The Dutch management team, composed of Jeroen Vroemen and Peter Lindeman, will shape the expansion of Webroot in the BeNeLux market.
Webroot BeNeLux aims to deliver Webroot's enterprise security-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to businesses via channel partners, leveraging the company's award-winning Channel Edge Partner Program to support its partners. In the coming months the organization will expand to a total of six employees. The first vacancy of Channel Account Manager has already been filled.
Webroot's enterprise SaaS product portfolio includes Web Security Service, E-mail Security Service and E-mail Archiving service. Using these solutions, organizations can protect their e-mail and Web browser in the cloud against viruses, spam, malicious Web sites, data loss (DLP) and harmful downloads. With Webroot's e-mail archiving solution organizations simplify their e-mail storage and management and support their compliance requirements.
According to Jeroen Vroemen, Managing Director Webroot BeNeLux, the market for security solutions is in motion. "We have seen a surge for Web-based security solutions. The quality of the SaaS security solutions and the customer support we offer has driven Webroot's continued growth in this market."
Peter Lindeman, Director Business Development Webroot BeNeLux, adds: "There is a lot for us to do in BeNeLux. Organizations of all sizes continue to face problems with malware and data loss via their e-mail or the Internet. Our goal is to help protect these organizations by offering our Web and E-mail Security solutions."
Webroot BeNeLux presents its enterprise SaaS solutions to the market during Infosecurity 2010, 3 – 4 November De Jaarbeurs Utrecht, stand 01.D145.
Note to the press:
For more information about Webroot BeNeLux or for an interview with Jeroen Vroemen and/or Peter Lindeman please contact Peter Drent at Wisse Kommunikatie, telephone +31 26-4431523 or by e-mail
Dick Williams, CEO Webroot, and Gerhard Eschelbeck, CTO Webroot, will be available for several interviews during Infosecurity 2010. If you are interested in an interview with one of these spokespeople, please contact Peter Drent at Wisse Kommunikatie.


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text: Marco Morchio is managing director for Italy, Central Europe and Greece within Accenture Strategy. His role focuses on advising companies and governments on business strategy, operating models, digital strategies and innovation, cost management, customer strategies, human capital management, large-scale business transformation and organizational change. Mr. Morchio has more than 23 years of experience working for Accenture. Prior to assuming his current role, he spent two years as managing director for Accenture Management Consulting. Mr. Morchio has held various local and international leadership roles and has deep skills in the aerospace and defense, communications, media and technology industries. He specializes in financial planning, business control models, industrial improvement programs, mergers and acquisitions, process optimization, multinational re-organizations, governance models, transformation programs, and the implementation of shared service centers. Mr. Morchio also represents Accenture in its role as global partner for Expo 2015, the Milan-based event whose theme 'Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life' embraces technology, innovation, culture, tradition and creativity and how these elements relate to food and diet. Mr. Morchio has a degree in economics from Università di Torino. He is based in Turin, Italy.


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- World Cup
Van Nistelrooy joins Holland coaching setup
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been confirmed by the Dutch FA (KNVB) as the new Netherlands assistant coach when Guus Hiddink takes charge for a second spell after the World Cup.
Van Nistelrooy, 37, who scored 35 goals in 70 international appearances for the Oranje, will be joined by current Netherlands assistant coach Danny Blind, whose son Daley plays for the national team.
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Hiddink, 67, who led the Netherlands to the quarter-finals of Euro '96 and the semifinals of the 1998 World Cup, announced that he would replace Louis van Gaal back on March 1 and the KNVB has now confirmed that he has signed a two-year deal commencing Aug. 1.
"I am honoured to return as coach of the Dutch national team," Hiddink told the KNVB website. "Danny Blind and Ruud van Nistelrooy will make a solid team with a lot of football knowledge and experience."
Hiddink has been working as an advisor at PSV since resigning from his post as manager of Anzhi Makhachkala last July but is ready to return to international duties after spells in charge of Australia, South Korea and Russia.
"With Hiddink we have a home-grown Dutch coach with a wealth of international experience and successes," said Netherlands sporting director Bert van Oostveen. "Both the clubs and the associations where he has worked, he has proven his ability as a trainer.
"With van Nistelrooy, we add another former international football player to the staff. Ruud fits in with the series of contemporaries Frank de Boer, Phillip Cocu and Patrick Kluivert. It goes without saying that we have a lot of faith in this coaching staff."
Hiddink will take on the Dutch baton for Euro 2016 qualifying with the possibility of a further two years for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.


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TRTA offering winter hikes, programs
Tahoe Rim Trail Association kicks off several months of winter recreation events, programs and skills courses Saturday with a three-mile hike at Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
Activities run through March. With a wimpy winter to date, this first hike may not require snowshoes as originally planned, but it will coincide with Winter Trails Day — a national celebration that aims to get people out and enjoying trails this time of year, even if there is no snow.
"Even if we don't get much snow, we can still do on-trail hikes in sturdy boots. We can still get out and get some exercise," said Tom Rodriguez, director of trail use for Tahoe Rim Trail Association.
The hike at Van Sickle Bi-State Park is the first of many free, guided public hikes and hikes for TRTA members to be offered this winter.
The association is trying to offer something for everyone, Rodriguez said.
Planned outings include treks to Lower and Upper Echo lakes, Tahoe Meadows, Martis Peak and Meiss Lake.
A history-focused trek will teach people about legendary Sierra mailman John "Snowshoe" Thompson.
On other hikes, TRTA is partnering with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science to focus on how to identify wildlife tracks and wildlife survival techniques.
"There are exercise hikes that go a little farther and are more challenging, hikes to vistas for views, and some hikes for education," Rodriguez said of planned activities.
Members of TRTA will take a full-moon trek through Tahoe Meadows in mid-January.
Other programs that are not free offer to teach people things such as wilderness first aid and fundamentals of snow camping.
The dry winter weather could be a topic for discussion Thursday, Jan. 16 at Sierra Nevada College.
TRTA arranged for Chris Smallcomb of the National Weather Service office in Reno to speak at the college. He will discuss how people can best try to anticipate and prepare for hazardous winter weather and share the stories of the some of the biggest storms to hit the Sierra in the last 10 years.
"He'll also talk about winter weather in January and what's going on this winter," Rodriguez said.
People are still hoping for snow, but as blue skies and warm temperatures linger day after day, that hope is fading, Rodriguez said.
"Hopefully it will turn around. Hopefully by the end of March we'll get a couple good snows."
The goal of the TRTA events and programs is to show people they can get outside and explore.
"Most people know the Tahoe basin real well during summer and fall, but sometimes people coop up a little more in winter. We're trying to help them see there's lots to do, even during the winter," Rodriguez said.
"We like to offer a good diversity of events and programs so everyone can find at least one, maybe to meet some new hiking partners or spend some different time with their family than what they're used to."
People are asked to register for events and programs in advance. A full listing is available online at http://tinyurl.com/TRTAhikes.


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2009-10 recipient of the Harvard Pride Award.
Career Highs
Points: 4 at Cornell (1/29/11)
FG made: 1, 9 times
FG attempts: 7 at Florida State (1/21/10)
3FG made: 1, twice
3FG attempts: 1, 5 times
FT made: 2, 4 times
FT attempts: 2, 8 times
Rebounds: 2, 3 times
Assists: 2, 5 times
Steals: 2, twice
2011-12 (Senior)
Co-captain ... Grabbed a career-high two rebounds vs. Butler (Nov. 13) ... Scored one point and grabbed one rebound versus Rhode Island (Nov. 22) ... Recorded one assist versus Holy Cross (Nov. 27) ... Scored three points, grabbed one rebound and recorded one steal at UMass (Jan. 3) ... Matched her career-high with two rebounds at Brown (Feb. 17) ... Earched her frist career start against Cornell (March 3) on Senior Night and opened the game with a three-pointer.
2010-11 (Junior)
Appeared in 10 games ... Scored career-high four points in win at Cornell (Jan. 29).
2009-10 (Sophmore)
Appeared in 18 games for the Crimson … Averaged 4.8 minutes per game … Grabbed a rebounds and collected two steals in nine minutes of action in win over Boston College ... Had two assists and a rebound in six minutes against New Orleans ... Scored first collegiate field goal against Boston University, also had two assists in the win ... Handed out two assists and grabbed one rebound at Florida State ... Pulled down a rebound in win over Yale ... Hit two free-throws, handed out an assist and collected a steal in win over Cornell.
Before Harvard
A four-year starter at guard ... Two-time first team all-league and second team All-CIF D4AA ... League and team MVP, D4AA Player of the Year and first team all-state D4 as a senior ... Seven-time league champions and undefeated in league play for the last two years ... CIF-SS champion for the past five years ... Won first district title in school history ... Also a four-year lettterwinner in track and field.
Placed ninth in the nation on the National Spanish Exam in 2005 ... Guerin Scholar finalist in 2006 ... Caswell Scholar ... All-School Athletic representative (2006-07) ... Secretary and treasurer of the African American Cultural Exchange.


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I have had Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) since March 2002. Both of my sons also got ME/CFS at ages 6 and 10. Our younger son fully recovered after 10 years of mild illness. Our older son still has ME/CFS and also has Lyme disease plus two other tick infections. This blog is about how our family lives with chronic illness, with a focus on improving our conditions and enjoying our lives in spite of these challenges.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Article on ME/CFS and XMRV in Nature
Just one glaring problem - the article starts by referring to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) but then quickly lapses into lazily calling it chronic fatigue (no caps even). Lots of readers have already complained, and the editor responded with an apology and an assurance that he didn't intend to downplay the seriousness of CFS but just thought it would read better that way without a lot of acronyms (you can read all the letters at the end of the article).
Sloppy editing, but otherwise an excellent article and some very good coverage for us. Besides, the sad truth is that most people will not even notice the disparity between calling it CFS and calling it chronic fatigue. At least people are finally talking about it. If you're confused yourself over XMRV, this article provides a pretty good overview.
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Interesting article Sue. Thanks for posting it. I think I will send it along to my doc...ReplyDelete
That is a great article. A stark contrast to the one just published in The Chicago Tribune.ReplyDelete
Coming from a science background myself I have serious doubts regarding the contamination issue just from a statistics standpoint. If there was cross contamination I would think that both the controls and the ill would show roughly the same rate of infection with the deviation ovelapping making the two groups statistically indistinguishable. Instead we have 70-90% positive in the ill group and 4% positive in the healthy group. How would just the ill samples become contaminated and not the healthy controls? Just doesn't make sense to me.
YES!! That's a great point and one that Dr. Mikovitz has made in her own presentations. You'd think that alone would put the issue to rest.ReplyDelete
I get frustrated when I see CFS turned into chronic fatigue. There's now an excerpt from my book in an anthology that was just published on mindfulness. I was (and am still excited) about it. But when I looked up how they described me, it said I got a viral infection that has left me chronically fatigued. SIGH...ReplyDelete
- Erik4:49 PM
Hi XMRV-studies are truly interesting. I live in Sweden and they are doing studies here aswell if XMRV has a connection with CFS.ReplyDelete
To another issue Im thinking about trying sodium and betablockers. I started with natrium but it raises my pulse (its the chemical reaction to natrium in the body) so betablocker are a logical step. My bloodpressure is better though.. so I hope I wont react badly to the betablocker. What kind of betablocker do you use?
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I wrote a blog post explaining about my beta blocker treatment:
I encourage you to talk to your doctor about it if you think it might help you.
Thanks for telling us about the Swedish study!
Thanks so for the information. I definintely want to read it when I feel better so I bookmarked it.ReplyDelete


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This is on you.
That's what I told Dean Spanos on Monday.
His team, his fault, his opportunity.
Now that the termination of A.J. Smith and Norv Turner is official, Spanos will be hiring his fourth general manager and fifth head coach. And whether or not every one he's previously hired was a mistake, these upcoming choices better not be.
Norv Turner's .583 winning percentage in the regular season and playoffs qualifies him as the most successful coach in Chargers history. The 95 victories and five division titles in Smith's 10 seasons arguably represent the most successful decade in Chargers history.
Those two tidbits speak as much to the lack of success in the franchise's other four-plus decades of existence as it does to the accomplishments of Turner and Smith.
It's up to Spanos to ensure this wasn't change for change's sake.
No matter who he relies on for counsel, this is on him. Always has been. And now he's running out of time.
His son, John, currently the director of college scouting, will within the next two to three years assume control of football operations, as his older brother, A.G., has already done on the team's business side.
"I have a guy down the hall," Spanos said as he nodded over his shoulder toward John's office, "it's going to be his challenge at some point in time."
Spanos did not protest when I proclaimed Monday that an era has ended. And I wasn't talking about the tenures of Turner or Smith.
Moreover, a roster rife with talent is tattered. Hope is teetering on desperation.
All the excitement that had this town in a blue and gold lather for the better part of a decade was fruitless. The pursuit of excellence has fizzled into a puddle of mediocrity.
"I can't ignore that," Spanos said. "It's disappointing."
Spanos has been in charge of the Chargers for 18 years. The team went to the Super Bowl in his first year after taking over for his father, Alex, who bought the franchise 10 years before that.
The Chargers have been within a game of the Super Bowl just once and been to the playoffs just six times since.
For perspective, there are 13 other teams that have not been to a Super Bowl since 1994 and 21 other teams that haven't won a Super Bowl in that span.
And while Spanos' decisions in part led to the Chargers being one of the two worst teams in the NFL from 1996-2003, he also hired John Butler and then Smith, whose combined personnel moves shaped a team that from '04-09 won more games than all but five other teams.
"I take 100 percent responsibility for the last 18 years," Spanos said Monday.
I believe Spanos' greatest strength is his biggest weaknesses.
Some call his problem fear. While such an assessment is not entirely folly, it is ultimately false.
I see it as Spanos being loyal to a fault – first keeping Bobby Beathard too long because he couldn't discount the G.M.'s role in building a Super Bowl roster and then sticking with Smith longer than he might have in deference to Smith's role in bringing the franchise out of its darkest period.
Thus, you can argue Spanos is indecisive.
But he has justification for all the things he does, and most often those justifications make sense.
"I laugh," Spanos said of the contention he is fearful. "I've never been afraid in my life … I try to be objective, make sound decisions."
Spanos was leaning hard toward firing Turner in 2011 and would have had the Chargers not gone won in Oakland in the season finale. You can question Spanos' course, but he believes the counsel he got from football people around the NFL and the Chargers' 4-1 finish justified his decision a year ago.
"Firing everyone would have been the easy thing to do," he said.
Sure, he would have been toasted around town and by the media near and far for his decision then. It's too late for that now.
How the coach who came in last year fared would have determined how long the praise of Spanos lasted, and how the coach that comes in now fares will ultimately decide how long he is derided.
One things that makes me laugh is the notion Spanos doesn't care. He might have bungled his share of decisions in who to trust with his team, but I've seen him in foul moods often enough to know he lives and dies with that team.
"It wears on you a little bit," Spanos said. "You want to win a championship. I really thought we had a chance … You want to win so bad."
Asked about his legacy, he says, "I'm not done yet."
But almost.


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The Fort
On a tour of the fort you can see the Ceremonial Entrance Gate, decorated with cannonballs and the castle symbol of the Army Engineers, the reconstructed wooden Officers' Hut, a small quarters where high-ranking soldiers lived, and the underground bombproofs which were built to shelter 500 men each in case of attack. Infantry and artillery troops marched and drilled in the parade area, the open space in the center of the fort. The men who built and defended the fort were from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and other northern states. After duty in the Defenses of Washington, many were sent to serve in southern campaigns where the conditions of army life were considerably harsher than in the forts and camps around Washington.
Visit the restored Northwest Bastion complete with cannon, powder magazine and ammunition filling room. Here you get the best sense of what the fort was like during the Civil War. When you look at the earthen walls of the fort and the outside ditch area, you can imagine how much effort and labor were required to construct the dense dirt walls. The Northwest Bastion area of the fort faces north toward Washington across the Potomac River and west toward the Shenandoah Valley.
When you leave the Northwest Bastion walk towards the adjacent North Bastion and look for the interpretive marker which notes where a connecting rifle trench was used to move troops to neighboring forts and batteries, especially in case of attack. After you tour the historic fort area be sure to take a walk around the 45 acres of park and picnic areas which surround the historic site.
The Museum
Fort Ward Museum, erected in the 1960s, was patterned after wooden, board and batten style military structures built in the camps and forts around Washington during the Civil War. Note the white, curved trim on the two-story building called gingerbread, a popular feature used on Victorian houses during the 1800s. Inside the Museum you will see many original Civil War period objects which curators and other staff care for, conserve and display. Among the objects on view are uniforms, diaries and letters belonging to Union soldiers, weapons and military equipment, surgeons' tools, musical instruments, and photographs. These authentic objects and images are displayed in thematic exhibits on topics such as medical care, the artillery, and the common soldier. When in the Museum, be sure to stop at the three-dimensional model of Fort Ward to see a small scale version of how the site looked during the Civil War. Also see the large map which outlines the extensive ring of forts comprising the Defenses of Washington. An orientation video provides an excellent overview of the history of Fort Ward, the best preserved of all the Civil War forts around Washington, and the wartime defense of the Union capital. Historic site and exhibit brochures are available at the Museum. The Museum shop offers books, postcards and reproduction items for sale. Some items are also available online, from The Alexandria Shop.
Guided Tours
School groups, senior citizens groups and others may request guided tours of the fort and Museum by advance reservation. School tours usually last 1 ½ hours and cost $2.00 per student. Up to 60 students at one time can be accommodated. The fee for adult tours is also $2.00 per person. Call 703.746.4848 for information on student and group tours.
A new tour option has been added, called "Meet and Greet." A 10-minute introduction/orientation by Museum staff is followed by a self-guided walking tour. Available Tuesday through Sunday for groups of a minimum of 12 persons. Suitable for adults and/or children. Works well for home school groups with a variety of student ages, scouts, family groups, clubs. Must be booked in advance. No charge.
Building an Earthwork Fort
1864 Plan of Fort Ward. Click on plan for larger image.
Nineteenth-century field fortifications or earthwork forts were constructed in various forms according to the topography of the land. They were constructed primarily from earth and wood, materials readily at hand, and were designed for temporary use. As this sketch illustrates, a framework was built, and as earth was removed from the "ditch" or dry moat that surrounded the fort, the earth was tamped (or rammed) into the framework. As the ditch grew deeper, the wall grew higher, extending to heights of 20-25 feet. The completed walls were 12-18 feet thick and were supported by a vertical pole system called "revetment."
Dennis Hart Mahan, professor of civil and military engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, was primarily, if not solely, responsible for the theories of defensive warfare used by the Union and Confederacy during the American Civil War. Mahan taught the theories of military science developed in France by Marshal Prestre de Vauban, adapting Vauban's principles to his own ideas of the changing nature of warfare. Mahan's Complete Treatise of Field Fortifications (1836) and his Elementary Treatise of Advance-Guard, Outpost and Detachment Service of Troops (1847) were in use by army officers before the Civil War and became standard reference works for men who would lead armies for both the Union and Confederacy. Considered the nation's leading military educator, Mahan would remain at the U.S. Military Academy during the Civil War as his theories were employed in every aspect of land warfare. Nowhere are Mahan's theories on defensive warfare more visible than in General John G. Barnard's design and construction of the Defenses of Washington.
Parts of the Fort
East Bastion: This Bastion protected the rear wall of the fort from the Ceremonial Gate to the North Bastion. Jutting out from the earthen walls with four strategically placed guns, the East Bastion protected the entire area behind the fort where the officers' quarters, barracks and mess hall were located.
North Bastion: The North Bastion's guns were positioned to cover one of the major routes into Alexandria (Leesburg Turnpike) as well as provide protection for an outlying rifle trench. The rifle trench extended from the point of the North Bastion to Battery Garesche, the next fort in line, about two miles away.
Northwest Bastion: The Northwest Bastion, together with its counterpart the Southwest Bastion, were the major defensive elements of Fort Ward. Armed with two 24-pounder Howitzers, three 4.5" ordnance rifles and a six-pounder James rifle, the Northwest Bastion guarded the approach to Alexandria along the Leesburg Turnpike (State Route 7).
South Bastion: Guns in the South Bastion were mounted to cover the ditch along the wall of the Southwest Bastion.
Southwest Bastion: The largest gun in the fort, a 100-pounder Parrott rifle, was mounted en barbette on a center pintle carriage at the point of the Southwest Bastion. This weapon had a maximum range of five miles and the center pintle carriage enabled the gun to be aimed in any direction, providing a significant range of fire to guard the approach to Alexandria via Little River Turnpike (State Route 236).
Rifle Trench: Rifle trenches were dug with earth piled to the exposed (defensive) side into which infantry could move without exposure to enemy fire. These trenches connected many of the forts in the Defenses of Washington to prevent an advancing enemy from executing a flanking maneuver to the rear of the forts.
Abatis: An abatis was constructed from the branches of large trees piled several feet high in a line along the outer wall of the ditch (dry moat). The ends of the branches pointing outward were cut to a point to deter enemy troops from breaching the line. An abatis usually surrounded the entire perimeter of the fort, having the same effect as barbed wire.
Bombproofs: These partially underground structures were located in the center of the fort. Designed to provide space for operations in the event a fort came under attack, the bombproof could hold one third of the fort's complement of troops. Space was also allocated for a guard house and dispensary. Covered by several feet of earth, a breastheight and banquette were also constructed on top of the bombproof as a line of defense for infantry in any attempt to breach the fort's walls.
Powder Magazine and Filling Room: Ammunition for the fort's guns was kept in underground storage facilities called powder magazines and filling rooms. Shells were armed and sometimes stored in the filling room, while the magazine was used to hold black powder and crated rounds. Implements for firing the cannons could also be kept in the filling room.
Officers' Quarters and Barracks: The garrison for a fort lived outside the earthen structure. The officers' quarters, barracks and mess hall as well as other support buildings were located to the rear of the fort. In an attack, the troops would have moved inside the earthen structure, closing the gate.
Ceremonial Gate: The large Ceremonial Gate was erected in 1865 to mark the main entrance to Fort Ward. The arch was adorned with a castle, the insignia of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which designed and supervised the construction of the fort. The gate's columns were topped with a stand of cannon balls in tribute to the artillerymen who manned the fort from 1861-1865. This gate, which marks the site of the original structure, has been reproduced from a Corps of Engineers drawing for Fort Ward.
Glossary of Military Terms
Abatis (Ah-ba-tee): A barrier of felled trees with sharpened and entangled branches pointing toward the enemy and lined up in a mass along the glacis. The abatis served to impede the enemy advance upon the fort.
Banquette (baun-kett): The narrow walk behind the breastheight or interior slope on which the infantry stands while firing. The flat walk is the banquette tread; the slope up to it is the banquette slope.
Barbette: Raising a gun by placing it on a high carriage or mound of earth so that it fires over the parapet rather than through an opening in the wall, expanding its range of fire.
Bastioned fort: A fortification plan which assures that every section of the fort is mutually supported by fire from another part. The star-shaped fort with five or more bastions is considered the ideal fort and is generally used only for important works.
Breastheight or interior slope: The inside of the fort wall (parapet) where the defender leans while firing.
Counterscarp: The outer slope of the ditch (dry moat), opposite the parapet.
Ditch: A deep dry moat surrounding the fort in front of the parapet. It is designed to impede access to the parapet.
Embrasure: An opening in the parapet (fort wall) through which a gun is fired. Although it weakens the parapet to assault, the embrasure provides protection for the gun crew.
Emplacement: see Embrasure.
Exterior slope: That part of the parapet facing toward the enemy.
Filling room: An underground structure like a powder magazine where rounds were armed and loose powder, shot and firing implements were kept.
Flanking maneuver: The movement of troops around an enemy or his works in an effort to get behind and cut off any possibility of escape. In a defensive system like the forts that surrounded Washington, D.C., rifle trenches and outlying gun batteries constructed between the forts all but eliminated the possibility of such a movement.
Gabion (gay-bee-un): A round, wicker cylinder, approximately 24" in diameter and 3' high, filled with sod. Gabions were used to line gun embrasures and could be used for other purposes like supporting the walls of a temporary fortification.
Garrison: The troops stationed at a fort or other military stronghold.
Glacis (gla-see): The raised ground in front of the ditch, which exposes the enemy to the defenders' fire.
Interior slope: see Breastheight.
Ordnance: Military weapons, ammunition and equipment.
Parade ground: The flat area in the center of the fort.
Parapet: An elevated wall or embankment constructed from earth, wood or stone designed to intercept enemy fire.
Powder magazine: An underground structure where containerized rounds and black powder for the ordnance of a fort were kept.
Profile: A vertical cross-section of the fort.
Revetment: Material such as blocks of sod, trunks of small trees (pole revetting), or horizontally placed boards used to support the earthen walls on the interior of a field fortification. Pole revetting was the preferred choice.
Rifle trench: A deep ditch with excavated earth piled along the exposed side that protected infantry from enemy fire and enabled them to prevent a flanking maneuver on the fort or battery.
Scarp: The inner slope of the ditch (or moat) that surrounds a fort; the same as the exterior slope.
Superior slope: The top of the parapet.
Trace: The ground-plan or outline of the fort.
Terreplein (ter-a-plane): The flat ground inside the fort, at least 6'6" below the top of the parapet.
Traverse: A breastheight placed on top of the magazine, bombproof or filling room to form a second line of defense, usually accessed by a ladder or steps.


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"We have next week, man," Harris said. "I'm not telling you to smile about it. But hey, man, you can't be mad."
The defense had every right to be furious.
When you hold reigning NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson to 25 yards rushing—his lowest total since 7 yards against Philadelphia in 2005—and when you make arguably one of the top offenses in the NFL look more like a team of replacement players for more than three quarters, you're supposed to win. The Bears didn't, meaning the defensive effort was as meaningful as an exhibition victory.
Sunday's 14-3 loss to the San Diego Chargers proved that no matter how hard it tries, the defense can't shoulder the entire load if the Bears want a return trip to the Super Bowl. The offense and Rex Grossman sputtered. Costly second-half turnovers allowed the Chargers to eat up clock and wear down the defense.
"I don't like losing, no matter what," Anderson said. "We were on point for about two, three quarters. Than we let them do what they do. We let them off the hook."
Defensive coordinator Bob Babich's bunch was better than advertised, save for one big hiccup—a 17-yard touchdown pass from Tomlinson to Antonio Gates in the third quarter that wiped out the Bears' 3-0 lead. But nothing hurt the defense more than running backs Cedric Benson and Adrian Peterson fumbling in the second half and a special teams mishap on which a Chargers punt hit off the Bears' Brandon McGowan before the Chargers' Matt Wilhelm covered it.
Babich refused to make excuses for his defense.
"I saw a lot of energy from our guys," Babich said. "In taking a peek at the third-down stats, I think we could have done a better job to get ourselves off the field."
The Chargers had possession for 12 more minutes than the Bears in the second half. No wonder the defense was chugging Gatorade bottles so quickly in the fourth quarter.
"We don't get tired," linebacker Brian Urlacher contended. "Sometimes we get winded, but we don't get tired."
Some of that wind got sucked out on the Tomlinson touchdown toss with 52 seconds left in the third quarter. He took a pitch from quarterback Philip Rivers, ran parallel to the line of scrimmage, cocked his right arm and fired to Gates. The burly tight end got behind Hunter Hillenmeyer then sneaked into the end zone with a stretch of the arm before free safety Mike Brown could get to him.
Babich wouldn't say which player was out of position on the play, but with three safeties on the field, someone needed to help cover. No one did.
"I just saw the toss to my side, I came up, and … that's all," McGowan said. "It's not frustrating. You've just got to get over it."
Shaking off this one will be tough considering how the defense couldn't escape San Diego unscathed. Brown, set to make a magical return from a foot injury after grabbing an early interception, left the game with a left knee sprain and was in tears afterward. Nose tackle Dusty Dvoracek, who, like Brown, was coming off an injury last season, also suffered a knee injury. Losing Brown for any extended time will hurt, considering the leadership he brings. And Dvoracek's run-stuffing ability is something the Bears' could use with Larry Johnson and the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town Sunday.
Before Brown and Dvoracek exited, they contributed greatly to a defensive effort that was pitching a shutout. The Bears held the Chargers scoreless in the first half, something that last happened in '05 against the Eagles. And the Chargers led the NFL in scoring last season, averaging more than 30 points per game.
At one point, Tomlinson had nine rushes for minus-1 yard as the defense loaded the box to shut him down. The pass rush was excellent, with Anderson, Adewale Ogunleye and Nathan Vasher credited with sacks. And the Bears had all this success without blitzing much.
Harris exemplified how tough the defense played, getting into the backfield twice in the second half to stuff plays, including one that caused Rivers to fumble at the Bears' 1. Brown recovered that third-quarter fumble.
Strong safety Adam Archuleta, upset in much the same manner as Anderson after the game, appreciated the big plays his teammates made but put everything in perspective.
"As a defense, we need to tell ourselves we need to make more game-changing plays," he said. "The first half? What does that mean? We can feel good after 30 minutes, but the bottom line is we lost the first game."
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An elegant updo has been the go to look for classic sophistication for eons. This year we've seen the look continued with minor twists and changes that add to the romance of this regal look.
Perfect for a wedding, party or anything Charlize wears a romantic, loose chignon. Taken from the French term "chignon du cou," meaning nape of the neck a chignon is essentially a low bun. This particular look is all about texture. Start with touseled hair parted to one side. Tie hair in an off centre ponytail behind one ear low on the neck and gently twist and pin pieces into a loose bun. Allow some strands to fall and add a jewelled head band. The beauty of this look is that even if your hair does start to fall out it won't look messy...just soft and romantic!
The striking Liu Wen is modern yet classic with her neck grazing knot. The look is sleek and sophisticated. Hair is parted to one side and the knot is again seen off centre behind one ear. This look would be perfect for a bride as it can accommodate a veil with ease. The look is sleek without being uptight and opens up the face to perfection.
Marion Cotillard took the 1960's style bouffant bun to new heights at the Cannes Film Festival this year. For some this look may be too much but we think Marion carried it off perfectly. There is a softness and some height close to the hair line that keeps this look from being severe. This type of updo requires some help as none of us will have enough hair to recreate this look! There are a number of options online like this one or head to your local wig store. Remember to get a perfect color match it is always recommended to use human hair as it can be matched to your color perfectly.
Mila Kunis gave us an interesting take on the updo with this textured "not quite a bun, bun". Start with soft textured waves, part hair just off center at the front and start twisting and pinning. This look appears to have no obvious ponytail line. The look sits on the nape of the neck creating and almost bob like effect. Because this look is quite intricate and requires eyes in the back of your head to balance the it this is probably one best left to the professionals. This is a perfect look for the vintage 1920's, 30's art deco inspired bride.
Scarlett Johansson is not known for her long locks but this textured look would have you convinced otherwise. Just goes to show the sophisticated updo is not restricted to longer hair only! The key to recreating this look is texture. The hair is teased to create height and the illusion there is much more hair than there actually is. There is a defined twist at the nape of her neck that can be achieved by pinning pieces of your hair up. Soft waves and twists are sprayed into place in an upward direction at the sides of her head. It's all about the illusion!
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What would an updo blog be without featuring the queen of updo's Ms Lopez? J.L knows how to work an updo and one of her favourites is the volumnous high bun. For this look smooth hair down into a sleek ponytail sitting high up on your crown. Again, this is a look that requires some help. You can either opt for a faux bun hair piece or go with a foam donut to give you the volume. The plus side of using the donut is that you don't have to worry about your hair color! Here is a wonderful blog on how to create this look by Hair Romance . Here is a diy link featured on Hair Romance for a very clever sock donut by memybestandi
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Australian Paralympic alpine skier Toby Kane wins prestigious Whang Youn Dai achievement award in his final Winter Paralympics at Sochi
Australian Paralympic alpine skier Toby Kane spent the formative years of his life in and out of hospital, having multiple operations, constantly surrounded by doctors.
He was just two when he lost his right leg following a car accident, and through that young boy's eyes, those men and women who helped piece him back together were the ultimate superheroes.
That's when his journey to becoming Dr Kane began, and it will become official when he completes his medical degree at the end of the year.
"I hope that no matter what area of medicine I end up in, I can still spread the word around the hospital and go and see some kids with disabilities and people with newly acquired disabilities and really push them into sport and let them know that there's opportunities," Kane said.
Such opportunities have been gratefully grasped by the 27 year-old, over his 15-year alpine skiing career.
It started with bronze in Torino in his Paralympic debut, and has finished with another bronze in Sochi, at his final Games.
But medals do not make the man, his mettle does.
And he has been recognised for his role in spreading the Paralympic message, by winning the prestigious Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award.
"I'm a very proud Paralympian," Kane said. "And I really believe in sport for people with a disability in terms of what it can show the world."
The Award is presented to one male and one female athlete who best exemplify the Paralympic spirit, and it will be handed out at the closing ceremony.
"To hear about the award and what it signifies is icing on the cake for sure and it's amazing at my last games to be part of the closing ceremony and achieve this," Kane said.
"He's absolutely deserving of the award because of the work he does with children, with other athletes," said Australia's Chef de Mission Chris Nunn.
"He's such a fantastic leader amongst the winter and summer athletes within Victoria and around the rest of Australia."
Dutch para-snowboard cross gold medalist Bibian Mentel-Spee won the women's prize.
The former able-bodied snowboarder lost her leg to cancer in 2000, and was instrumental in having para-snowboarding added to the Winter Paralympic program for the first time in Sochi.
"I'm just so proud to be here, getting the sport here, and being here with my athletes, and seeing them perform," Mentel-Spee said.
"After winning my gold medal, this is even better," she added.
The WYD Achievement Award is named after South Korea's Dr Whang Youn Dai, who has dedicated her life to the development of Paralympic sport.
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