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2005 XC Recap: Redshirted her 3rd year as a Gaucho.
2005 Track & Field Recap: A very strong improvement and an excellent season, Megan has ascended to being one of the top Big West runners as only a true sophomore. Won the Big West 10k in 36:15 (4th fastest UCSB time ever). Took 3rd in the Conference 5k behind two teammates, completing a 1-2-3 Gaucho sweep. Qualified for the Regional Championships in the 5k with a time of 16:49 (7th fastest UCSB time ever), where she finished 6th. Also set a personal best in the 1500m (4:30.91 -- 10th best UCSB time ever).
2004 XC Recap: Continuing her success achieved in her freshman season, Megan was again a regular on the traveling squad . She finished a key 13th at the Big West Championships and 45th at the Western Regional Championships, improvements from 20th place and 71st respectively.
2004 Track & Field Recap: Megan closed out her freshman year with a 7th place finish in the 10,000m at the Big West Championship...set personal bests at 1500m, 3000m, and 5000m...achieved conference qualifiers for 1500m and 5000m events.
2003 XC Recap:
Megan had an impressive first season for the Gauchos as she was the only freshman who cracked the top seven in '03 ...finished 20th at the Big West Championship...was the team's 6th runner at the West Regional Championship (71st) and stepped up as the 5th Gaucho finisher at the NCAA National Championship, taking 234th
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Megan won SJAA XC League Championship in 2002...won league title at 1600m and finished 5th in CIF SJS in 2003.
Personal Bests
1500m: 4:28.15
5,000m: 16:28.28
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How To Make a Light Bulb Terrarium
Inspired by the terrariums from Emily's post, 10 Ways To Repurpose Light Bulbs, I decided to make my own. Utilizing some resources on the web, I was able to whip out the above light bulb terrarium in about an hour, salvaging an old bulb from work (thankfully they've all been replaced by CFLs), borrowing some crushed rock from my patio, and finally a little plant material from the nursery.
While there are other light bulb terrariums out there, I wanted to see if I could make one for myself. If this isn't enough, do checkout the great how-to at TheHipsterHome created by Juliette, the person behind the beautiful terrariums at Tinyterra.com.
What You Need
An old light bulb (clear is easier but you CAN make a white one clear)
Fake moss
Plant material
Flat head screw driver
Rubber Gloves
Safety Glasses
A bowl or cardboard box
Napkin ring
1. Setup your work space. Place a cardboard box or a piece of paper down on your work surface to catch the debris (there is a lot, and it comes in the form of glass shards!). Put on your gloves and safety glasses.
2. Remove the metal tip. A napkin ring helps hold the light bulb in place. Begin by removing the metal tip from the bottom of the bulb using the pliers. Once you catch the side, you can grab a hold of it and pull it out.
3. Remove the black glass nub. This is by far the hardest step. You have to crush the black piece of glass with your pliers. It took me a good five minutes to get my pliers to catch and once they did, another few minutes to pull all the black glass out.
4. Remove the innards. Once you break the black glass, it's time to take out the guts. Take a flat head screw driver and insert it into the bulb. Bending the handle down, snap off the inside glass pipe. Rotate the bulb and snap off the remaining glass insides. Careful not to break the bulb, but it should feel pretty solid.
*If your lightbulb isn't clear, you can make it so by following the steps on this website: DIY Hollow Out A Light Bulb.
5. Add sand and plant material. The best part of all. Begin by adding some sand as a base. About 3-4 tablespoons will do depending on the size of your bulb. (You can either purchase it at the store, or get some at the beach.) According to Juliette however, if you get beach sand, you should thoroughly wash and dry it. Add plant material next using the tweezers, and any other charms or special nick-knacks. There is a great list of "Do's and Don'ts" when it comes to what to put in your terrarium. Here are the biggest, but I'd head over to the Hipster Home for the rest of them.
- Do use sand or small pebbles.
- Do use air plants that don't need water.
- Do give your terrarium some water.
- Don't use live moss, it's too picky to survive in this environment. Instead use preserved moss.
- Don't use soil.
- Don't keep your terrarium in the dark.
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UConn's Diaco sends message to team: Give me emotion
STORRS -- After about a half hour of answering questions in the same vocal range, Bob Diaco suddenly cranked up the emotional volume.
When asked what he wanted to see from his team in tonight's season opener against BYU at Rentschler Field, UConn's rookie head coach -- knowing full well that several of his players had just entered the back of the room for their turn with the media -- suddenly became Vince Lombardi.
"I want to see a team that is focused and resolute," he said, his volume rising. "I want to see an aggressive, intense, tough team that gives great effort. I don't want to see a rigid, stuffy decelerating group. I want to SEE animation, I want to HEAR animation. I want to SEE an energy coming off the individual players, collectively as a unit and collectively as a team. I want to see great joy in what they're doing. That's what I expect from the team and I'll be DISAPPOINTED if I don't see that."
And with that, Diaco walked away. Interview over.
If the coach was sending a message -- and you bet he was -- it was received loud and clear.
"Coach Diaco flipped the switch a little bit in practice this week," tailback Max DeLorenzo said. "The intensity has gone up and that let everyone know that game week was here. We're into the game feel now.
"His tone was a little louder. He was a little more animated. It's getting everyone excited."
After almost a month of fall practice and nine months of adapting to Diaco's new systems, the Huskies finally get a chance to show what they've learned tonight (7, ESPN) against the Cougars, who won the national championship in 1984, went 8-5 last season and have a Heisman Trophy candidate in quarterback Taysom Hill. They are a 17-point favorite.
"The team is getting ready. I think they're glad to be in game week, finally," Diaco said this week. "We're excited. It's going to be a great, great night and a great start for us.
"I'm excited to see what out last nine months of work looks like. I'm excited to see what guys are going to rise to the occasion. It'll be interesting. Just a new challenge, a new moment and one that our program is excited to be a part of."
And like Diaco, the players are also excited to see what the last nine months of work will bring.
"We can't wait (to play)," co-captain/cornerback Byron Jones said. "We've been working extremely hard and we're just really eager to get back on the right track and get UConn football back on the map. We've worked so hard in the weight room, pushing through mental barriers. We're looking very good and I expect to see the same kind of attitude and intensity that coach sees."
They are going to need that intensity, especially when it comes to stopping Hill, who threw for 2,938 yards and 19 touchdowns and also rushed for 1,344 yards and 10 TDs, just the 23rd player in NCAA history to pass for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards.
"Hill brings speed, he brings size, he brings athleticism, he brings leadership and he brings productivity," BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall said. "I think you'll like what you see when you have a chance to watch him play."
"They're very talented and capable at all positions," co-captain/linebacker Marquise Vann said. "We just have to go out there and play our brand of football."
BYU will be without its top running back, Jamall Williams, and its top receiver, Devon Blackmon, who were both suspended for the UConn game for violating the school's honor code.
"They have great offensive weapons, big receivers," Jones said. "Their best running back isn't playing but the backup (junior Adam Hine) is just as good. He's solid. They have a lot of good offensive players as we have to do our best to stop them."
But on the other hand, BYU has to try to stop UConn, which averaged 33.7 points and 381.7 yards of total offense in winning its last three games of the season.
"We've all invested so much these last nine months we're ready to see where we are," DeLorenzo said. "We have a lot of weapons, especially starting with our receiving core because I think they're one of the best in the nation, led by Geremy. We've got speed, ball possession.
"We've got talented backs, our line ¦ I don't know why people are still considering them the weak point of our offense, they're very good. If they put a body on a body and establish their will up front, we're going to be tough to stop."


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Nicole Avarello's curator insight, July 16, 2015 5:09 PM
This is a pin board that interested me on healthy eatings! Lots of great foods have antioxidants to help support your immune system. Artichokes are my favorite and I was unaware of how much fiber they contained. I never had ground cloves before, have to try that soon!
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Hello dearest readers,
For now, I am putting Outsider Music Press on a hiatus. There are many exciting projects ahead, and unfortunately, I cannot keep up with updating this blog as much as I would like to.
Good news though – I am a staff writer for Sergeant Sparrow magazine. It is a really nice, glossy print zine ran out of the Martha's Vineyard area, and covers all sorts of music and music culture. You can purchase the magazine in print or digital online.
My band, The Happening, is also prioritizing my time. We are gearing up to release our first tape and play more shows. Check us out on Facebook.
Probably most exciting – I have costarted a new tape label called Cassingle and Loving It Records with a friend. We will be releasing limited cassette tapes by our favorite budding artists. Check out our website and befriend us on Facebook for updates!
I value your readership since the beginning of this blog. I probably will return to it someday, but for now…. I leave you with this song:


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This is a silver Medium Wide Flood Intensifier Eggcrate for the ARRI Studio Cool 2 fluorescent fixture. In addition to slightly narrowing the beam spread to about 70°, it intensifies or boosts the light level and "hardens" the quality of the light to give more dramatic shadows.
Eggcrates are essential accessories for any lighting system. An eggcrate alters the shape and intensity of the light output from your light fixture. Consider an eggcrate as a painter would a brush or a sculptor would a knife or chisel.
An eggcrate is a rigid or semi-rigid plastic or metal grid that narrows the spread of light. The spread of light will be determined by the density of the honeycomb mesh and the distance of the subject from the light.


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A lot of the product testing is also assisted by independent experts in their fields. And thanks to the large HoP community involvement and support, and our friends and partners, we are continuing strongly towards our mission.
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Welcome to the new website of Safa British School Dubai, a British Curriculum School, located within a short distance of Safa Park and offering primary school education to children from Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 2 (from 3-11 years of age).
Safa British School Dubai follows the The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework for Foundation Stage learning (FS1 and FS2). This prepares children for learning in Key Stage 1 and beyond and is consistent with the English National Curriculum.
Safa British School opened in September 2004, and celebrated a move in 2012 to a new, larger campus with exciting new facilities and opportunities for expansion. Click here to find out more about our sister school Safa Community School.
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Doris M. Albrecht
Feb. 24, 1920 - March 16, 2013
DONALDSON — Doris M. Albrecht, age 93, of Donaldson, formerly of Maytown, Ill., died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.
Doris was born Feb. 24, 1920 in Jump River, Wis., the daughter of Sylvester J. and Iona H. (Widman) Hiss. She was united in marriage to Floyd W. Albrecht on Feb. 20, 1943 in Plymouth. He preceded her in death July 22, 1992. She was a bookkeeper at Albrecht Grain Company from 1961 to 1984. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maytown, Ill. where she was active in the Altar and Rosary, Poor Hand Maids of Jesus Christ Associate in Donaldson. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was very active at the Catherine Kasper Life Center activities. She was a seamstress, gardener, and enjoyed artistic painting.
She is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Marion) Lowry of Plymouth, Ruth (Steve) Brown of Harmon, Ill., Mary (David) Gehant of West Brooklyn, Ill., two sons Steve (Liz) Albrecht of Harmon, Ill., David (Nancy) Albrecht of Hobart; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three brothers Richard (Joan) Hiss of Michigan Center, Mich., James (Janet) Hiss of Michigan City, John (Carol) Hiss of Leesburg; five sisters Rose Hamel of Lake Bluff, Ill., Iona (Gus) Desautels of Orlando, Fla., Sylvia (Fred) Roehm of St. Louis, Mo., Peggy (Doug) McNeish of East Hampton, Mass., Patricia (Eugene) Hebior of Waukegan, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two daughters Bonnie Dickson and Martha Schulte, one granddaughter Katherine Schulte, two great-grandsons Justin and James Larson, one brother Robert Hiss, four sisters Virginia Root, Jeanette Hammes, Julia Hiss, and Rita Mansfield.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. CDT at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maytown, Ill., with Father Richard Kramer, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Red Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. CDT at the Garland Funeral Home, 14733 Illinois Highway, Walnut, IL 61376 with the Rosary at 7 p.m. There will be a Memorial Service at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson at a later date.
A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to the family through the website: www.garlandfuneralhome.com.
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Do you have poor soil limited space, limited mobility or just want a nice creative container on your patio or small porch? If so, you could consider growing fruits in containers.
Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, dwarf fruit trees and even grapes can be grown in containers. All of these fruits grow best in full sun, although some will tolerate a little shade, like blueberries. Keep in mind that many of the fruits need at least two different cultivars, blooming at the same time for cross-pollination so if it is not self-fertile, plan for two containers.
One of the challenges to growing fruit-producing plants in containers is getting them to survive through the harsh winter weather exposed on a porch or patio. Plants that are grown in the ground will benefit from the warmth of the soil, where in a container, the soil will get colder and can drop below freezing with wind and air exposure.
Many container fruit growers will move their plants to an unheated shed or garage for the winter once the plants have gone dormant. Other options include piling compost, hay or other material around the container. Before you add soil or plant in a large container, you can add solid foam insulation to the inside wall of the container to insulate for the winter.
You can also use a plastic container inside a decorative one allowing room between the plastic container and decorative to add insulation.
Container size would be a minimum of 5-gallon capacity (approximately 18-24 inches wide and 12-16 inches deep). A 15-20 gallon capacity is best for most trees. If the container you want to use is too deep, you can always add a false bottom or fill the bottom with lightweight material like wood chips. Plastic pots are easier to move than clay ones.
Using garden soil is not recommended due to the differences in physical properties, such as drainage, as well as concern about introducing diseases. It is best to use potting soil, but there are many different mixes used in containers, such as half bagged topsoil and half bagged potting soil.
Many container growers will mix in weed-free compost, which is one of the practices I recommend when growing fruit in containers. The plants will need repotting and refreshing of soil every three to five years. Watch for the container becoming root-bound.
After planting, it's important to keep the plants watered well, especially during the growing season of the fruit you choose to grow. All container-grown fruit plants should have water reduced in the late summer each year going in to dormancy.
Overwinter by keeping the soil barely moist. Fertilizer recommendations vary according to the fruit you are growing, but in general, a low-analysis fertilizer such as a fish emulsion weekly the first year and monthly each year after.
Grapes — Grapes tend to do better on a trellis or the many decorative structures such as an obelisk. Grapes grown in containers will usually be smaller plants and have lower yields than those in a field. They will only grow as large on the top as the roots can support underneath in the soil.
They do make an attractive vine with the nicely shaped leaves. The vine can get heavy with fruit, so a support may be necessary for the vine support system. Grapes that have their fruit clusters closer to the trunk work best in containers, such as Sweet Lace or Swenson Red.
Blueberries — Blueberry bushes can get quite large for a container and get top-heavy easy; therefore, low-bush varieties such as Brunswick and Burgundy work well. These cultivars only get 1-2 feet high and are quite hardy. Check the pH or acidity of the growing mix because blueberries require an acid soil with a pH of 4.8-5.2. Sulfur can be sprinkled lightly on the surface or mixed in to lower the pH.
Brambles — Blackberries and raspberries can be grown in containers but will have lower yields, and realize they like to spread, so division every couple of years is necessary. Prune and care for brambles as you would in soil grown. Only one plant per container is necessary. Consider thornless varieties if you are near a walkway or on a patio.
Fruit trees — Dwarf fruit trees especially apple, are ideal for containers. The size can be controlled by pruning and with the dwarf root stock. Prune potted fruit trees just as you would the ones grown in a field. If you have a narrow space, one of the columnar varieties will work for both apples and peaches.
A tasty alternative: Growing fruits in containers
Do you have poor soil limited space, limited mobility or just want a nice creative container on your patio or small porch? If so, you could consider growing fruits in containers.


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Captain Mahela Jayawardene has said that he has lost all confidence in Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after his confidential letter regarding payment of guarantee fee to the team support staff from the ICC World T20 held here, was leaked to the media.
"As the captain of the national team I am disturbed and deeply disappointed that a confidential document handed over to SLC has been published in the Daily Mirror on December 19 causing much embarrassment to players and other staff members" Jayawardene said in a letter published today in the 'Daily Mirror'.
The newspaper, on Wednesday, claimed that the Lanka cricket board had rejected a request from Jayawardene to allow sharing of the guarantee money derived from the recent T20 World Cup with the team management and support staff.
"The decision to share the fees with the management, baggage boys, ground staff and curators were mainly in appreciation of their efforts and services," the Sri Lankan skipper's letter said.
"The guarantee fee is a payment made by ICC to Sri Lanka Cricket. 25 per cent of that is paid to the players and it is players' prerogative how they wish to share the fees paid to them," the letter further said.
Jayawardene, who is currently on a tour to Australia, was upset by the paper's publishing the document where he proposed sharing of guarantee fees.
"As a result of what has transpired I have lost all confidence in dealing with SLC in the future", the letter added. (PTI)


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We are dedicated to providing youth with the knowledge and skills needed to become engaged and vibrant members of civic society. You can't learn to swim by reading a book—you need to jump in the pool and get wet. You can't learn to be a responsible, engaged citizen simply by reading a book either. Students need the opportunities to practice the skills of citizenship and to interact with members of the community.


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Nadal to meet Federer in Rome final, Serena rolls on
Roger Federer will meet great rival Rafa Nadal in the Italian Open final after the Swiss held off a spirited challenge by unseeded Frenchman Benoit Paire on Saturday.sports Updated: May 19, 2013 07:37 IST
Roger Federer will meet great rival Rafa Nadal in the Italian Open final after the Swiss held off a spirited challenge by unseeded Frenchman Benoit Paire on Saturday.
The 7-6 6-4 scoreline suggested a routine victory for the world number three, but the 24-year-old Paire was a break up in the first set and held three mini breaks in the tiebreak before being let down by poor shot selection.
The second set was more straightforward for Federer, into the Rome final for the third time and first since 2006, as he wrapped up victory in just under 90 minutes.
Nadal had earlier beat Czech sixth seed Tomas Berdych 6-2 6-4 with a dominant performance that he described as emotional after a long injury absence which saw him return to court in February after seven months off with a knee problem.
The Spaniard has won six titles since returning, while Federer is yet to register a title in 2013.
"For me it's already a good tournament. He (Nadal) is the favourite but he's near the end of a long claycourt season, it may be my chance," Federer told reporters.
Nadal, the sport's dominant claycourt player was at his aggressive best in dismantling the heavy hitting Berdych, breaking in the first and fifth games of a one-sided first set before clinching a decisive advantage in the ninth game of the second.
Nadal wrapped it up when his opponent sent a backhand return long and then said he could not have hoped to be playing better after his lengthy layoff.
"I am feeling better physically," the 11-times grand slam winner said in an interview with Spanish television broadcaster Teledeporte.
"These are emotional moments for me as I think I have managed to turn around a situation in which after many months of doubts I am able to play at a level that I would not have dreamed of four months ago."
Serena Williams crushed Romanian qualifier Simona Halep 6-3 6-0 to book her place in the women's final and extend her winning streak to 23 matches.
World number one Williams, who is chasing a fourth consecutive tour title, will face Victoria Azarenka in Sunday's final after the third seed beat last year's French Open finalist Sara Errani 6-0 7-5.
Williams's unbeaten run has included title successes in Miami, Charleston and Madrid and she is chasing a first Rome title since 2002, the year she won her only French Open.
"I love the clay. I haven't had many wins at Roland Garros but I do love it," Williams told reporters.
"I was unhappy with some things today. I want to do well here as well as (in Paris)."
Williams' opponent was playing her first top-level semi-final and was bidding to become the first qualifier to reach the final in Rome.
Halep scored an early break of serve for a 2-1 lead in the first set but then wilted, winning just one more game as 15-times grand slam singles champion Williams steamrollered her way into the final.
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Update: The Brentwood home of Esa-Pekka Salonen, former music director of the L.A. Philharmonic, has sold for its latest asking price of $2,895,000.
The contemporary home came on the market more than two years ago at $4.1 million.
Designed by architect Ted Tanaka, the six-bedroom, 51/2 -bathroom house has 4,695 square feet of living space with curved walls, exposed trusses and clerestory windows. An open staircase with a semicircular glass wall at the landing bumps out of the side of the structure.
Salonen, 53, is the principal conductor and artistic advisor of the Philharmonia Orchestra in London.
The conductor-composer bought the property in 2002...


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It's one giant snowball of variables. You are the DIYer afterall. But let's begin from the basics.
In studying the DIY market and PC component manufacturing since the 1990s, I've seen electrical tests done on motherboards. I've watched discussions take place on trace timings of motherboards and BIOS programming. I've seen specifications come and go on chipsets, CPUs, and memory modules along the way. Alot of us have. All of this, and more, have everything to do with what you're experiencing in utilizing high speed memory.
Your BIOS is capable of telling a controller chip what voltage to run your motherboard chipset, memory, CPU, PCI bus, etc. This is the first variable that requires consideration. What your bios states is not precise, and usually, by the time that voltage reaches the component, it is either higher, or lower. This is because all motherboards are based on a reference design but most of them are engineered from the ground up by different manufacturing companies. I want to think this voltage is usually lower, but I can't guarantee that.
Next, the memory controller of your system is not universal. Currently, two companies manufacture their own memory controller for the PC market. AMD and Intel. At one time, this was done by the motherboard chipset manufacturer, and these motherboards still exist, and can even be bought today. Of course, Intel has been making their own chipset based controllers almost continually. The point is, they are all very different between chipsets, and the variable gap becomes very wide when you're comparing between vastly different CPU platforms.
AMD builds on a history of utilizing memory technology very agressively. Probably because they've been designing their own cache architecture since the mid-1990s. It is almost impossible to detail how this was done, but based on what I have witnessed, this has alot to do with why AMD competes in the gaming market still with slower CPUs. I can remember back when VIA was using 4-bank interleve on their SDRAM chipsets. This is just one example of a memory tweak that can be done which doesn't involve adjusting timings. You won't see this in today's motherboards probably, but it could be due to a refining of the technology that no longer requires user interaction. What you see in the BIOS, therefore, is not everything your system is capable of or designed to do. The BIOS is merely a flat meaningless switchboard of levers and pulleys. And for this non-universal chipset using a non-universal CPU and other non-universal components, there's a couple competing BIOS programming outfits who through contract write their own controller software in collaboration with the whole of the industry.
All of this is very relevant in the fact that any specific memory module is unlikely to share the exact same specification when used in different platforms, most notably between AMD and Intel. For instance, it has been historically the case that because an AMD typically puts more stress on the memory than Intel platform, you might be more likely to require relaxed timings or a slight bump in voltage to achieve stability. However, this does not explain the whole phenomenon by itself. Not by a long shot. This is merely an example of more variables. Therefore, it cannot be universally assumed between all Intel and AMD systems in order to ignore all other variables. That won't work. Especially since it is likely that Intel have become considerably more agressive with memory efficiency lately.
So, what would the memory manufactures say? Well, I've read quite a bit of JEDEC documentation in the past. Maybe not as much recently, but here's the gist of the story: The advancement in memory speed relies entirely on materials science and manufacturing techniques. Furthermore, this is a very rapidly moving industry so much so that, JEDEC has always been very far behind in publishing standards. If I say what the fastest standardized speed is today, it may not be the same a month from now.
Like BIOS programmers, the standardization process you can imagine is a collaboration with the whole of the industry. But as I pointed out earlier, the memory manufacturers have already tested, marketed, and been selling modules capable of faster speeds months before the latest specification gets published. Maybe, this is where it gets hard to understand. But it shouldn't be when you truly understand the variables involved. All they know is that it works reliable at that speed with what they've tested, and they feel comfortable enough to warranty the memory even if you "overclock" it. The industry has to catch up now, and you're caught in the middle.
So, in a sense, you would be right to feel negative towards the module manufacturer because at some point [with technology advancement] the memory speed will be so universal that every motherboard will be capable of defaulting to the proper speed, timings, and voltage automatically. But then, isn't research more your responsibility?
So, your memory defaulted to a lower speed so that your system would boot. When it was manufactured, they didn't know what all systems it was capable of working in, or even what exact settings they required because of all the variables we discussed above. Furthermore, the additional voltage could not be specified because it had not been standardized yet. Therfore, it defaulted to a slower speed so that you could manually make it work. This was done purposefully. Any memory manufacturer will tell you that.
But you are the DIYer afterall. The reality is that you bought memory modules that when first manufactured were on the bleeding edge of technology. So it is really nobody's responsibility but yours. There has almost always been a market for people that want to run their memory as fast as possible, and reliably. If you didn't know that you got caught up in that, then you weren't the first. It's noob initiation. I've complained and literally raised all hell about the same exact thing. We were all noobs once.
One of the first things you learn is how to buy both quality and reliable memory. It's simple: Stick to the name-brand ones that have the lower default voltage, and stop worrying about raising voltage. JEDEC actually specifies a maximum voltage before sustaining damage to be allowed to call their memory DDR3 at the specified bandwidth capability. The manufacturer should not recommend a voltage higher than that. You can hit up wikipedia on DDR3 if you don't want to go through becoming a member of JEDEC just to read their documentation.


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Modius - Positive Attitude is Important for Losing Weight, but apparently Vestibular Nerve Stimulation helps too!
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Modius from Neurovalens - a few short, relaxing sessions a day apparently does the trick!
More and more, consumer wearables are making meaningful improvements to people's well-being. Helping people achieve leaner, healthier bodies improves quality of life and could radically reduce healthcare costs and even save lives. So this one got my attention!
This product - Modius, is a non-invasive headset which, through vestibular nerve stimulation claims to do just that. The device was designed to "activate the epicenter in the brain - the hypothalamus - that causes people to struggle with their weight".
Neurovalens, a neuroscience technology company headed up by Dr. Jason McKeown, launched the product last year after a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign and secured orders on a global scale. Results from users in 80 countries are now pouring in: they claim 80% of users have experienced significant weight loss from using the device and 1 ton of collective weight has been shed!
This one caught my eye and is one to watch in my opinion. I will be watching :-)
Whirlpool Smart Home Appliances - you say it, they do it!
More can be less! We have evolved from once functional but basic kitchen appliances to more complex ones (many more features, same knobs, thick manuals!) so unfortunately, we tend to stick to the basics and leave the manuals in the drawer. Fact is though that it is usually possible in one sentance or less to describe what we want our kitchen or utility room appliances to do.
My stated Mantra: "The role of complex technology is to create simplicity." There is now more evidence that technology is coming to the rescue in this area too to making it possible to easily take advantage of all the new appliance features at our disposal.
So one thing that caught my eye and interest at CES2018 was Whirlpool's Smart Home appliances that now have Smartphone and voice command control to break through the usability barrier. A very informed discussion with Whirlpool's corporate brand Manager, Poncho Eddie filled me in on the transformation that Whirlpool has made in this regard.
Amazon Alexa, Google Home (and Apple Siri coming soon).
In the utility room for example Voice Control lets consumers simply ask to pause and to start the washer and dryer; tell the dryer to run certain cycles such as the Wrinkle Shield™ option; ask if the washer or dryer is running and for the time remaining on a wash or dry cycle - all with simple voice commands.
The Smart All-In-One Washer and Dryer can be controlled by voice command or from a mobile device through Whirlpool's mobile app, plus receive notifications by phone or Apple Watch once a load of laundry is complete, so you can get on with other things.
Many new features, now useable by human beings! Artificial Intelligence and machine learning at work.


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Are you hurting? Good. Because now the hurt is over.
Behold the new EP from saint-at-large Ed Shepp, Songs of Inspiration for People Who Are Hurting.
This revolutionary EP, this seminal moment in the history of music, exists to bring comfort, inspiration and even a smile to the masses of the world who are going through the hardcore ish that life sometimes throws our way. If you're hurting, this EP is for you.
But how do I know if I'm hurting?
Good question. 5589 out of 5590.5 psychotherapists estimate that everything that everyone ever does is because they're hurting. So if you've done something today, odds are you're hurting, and that you're not alone. In double-blind studies at medical research centres all over the globe, listening to this Ed Shepp EP led to FULL REMISSION of hurting symptoms in ~99.47631% of patients diagnosed by world-class psychologists with world-class hurting. That's 99.47632% better results than placebo, psychotherapy and throwing phones.
If you're hurting, this EP will help you deal with your ish. But don't hoard this wonderful gift for yourself, like an investment banker or Madonna. If you know someone who's hurting, play it for them too. Here are a couple examples of who this EP can help:
-- Are your neighbors having loud sex, keeping you up at night and destroying quality knitting time? If they are, it's because they're hurting. Play this the next time they're making all that noise. They'll be smiling, and you'll have spread Peace on Earth.
-- Is your coworker being a dinkus, or do you want him to think that you think that he's being a dinkus and that you're punishing him for it? He's probably hurting. Don't punish him with Celine Dion or Diamanda Galas. Relieve his hurting by playing this EP on repeat.
-- Have you been torturing political prisoners but not been able to get information? Maybe the problem is that they're hurting. Play them this EP repeatedly, and they might finally talk.
-- Is your wife constantly bitching at you to take out the trash, even though if she'd stop painting her nails for a second she could just do it herself and not spoil your communion with The Simpsons? She's hurting. Play this EP at a volume that will drown out her complaining. And feel peace.
There are many more uses for this world-changing EP. Explore the EP and find them yourself. You will most definitely be relieved of your hurting, and you will be bringing positive energy into the world.
Songs of Inspiration for People Who Are Hurting, the new EP by Ed Shepp. Spread the love.
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Songs of Inspiration for People Who Are Hurting
1. Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)
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Sulare needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 52 designs submitted by 20 freelance designers.
Current web site is over four years old and beginning to show it's age. My client wants a modern web design that appeals to their target audience: female nail salon owners and nail technicians.
Backscratchers Salon Systems
My client is a manufacturer and distributor of innovative finger nail, hand, and foot care products. Their target audience is female salon owners and technicians. Their current site can be seen at www . backscratchers . com. Designs closely resembling their current site will not rank well.
They are in search of a fresh design with a modern look and feel. Color schemes should incorporate purple #7e2b97 and pink #fbe6f2. CMYK colors we use in our product lines include:
c85 m24 y0 k0/Pantone #2925c (Salon Aseptic)
c42 m8 y0 k0/Pantone #5415c (Septifile & Septiblock, 2 of our bestsellers)
c57 m44 y0 k0/Pantone #2715c (Accessories)
c42 m44 y0 k0/Pantone #2617c (Glass Glaze, our biggest selling product)
c79 m100 y0 k15/Pantone #2425c (Extreme, our 2nd largest selling product)
c11 m100 y0 k0/Pantone #233 (Accelawrap and the pink accent on most products)
Other colors are welcome, but purple and pink are very important to their brand.
HTML coding is not required to enter this contest, but if you can code clean XHTML/CSS, please mention it as there is a good chance I may engage you outside of the contest to do the HTML coding.
Copies of their logo are available for use in your design.
PayPal is the preferred payment method, but we will pay through any method you like as long as you agree to having the fees subtracted from the final prize.
We need four pages designed. Please review the design notes file before designing.
- Home Page - Product Listing Page - Product Detail Page - Shopping Cart Page The login, search and "X items in cart" components must be part top/header section of all pages.
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Sarasota, Florida, December 29, 2008 – The St. Armands Circle Art Festival returns for its 6th anniversary on January 31 and February 1, 2009. Admission is free and open to the public.
Year after year, the St. Armands Circle Art Festival in Sarasota, FL makes the list of Sunshine Artist Magazine's top art shows in the country.
Despite the sluggish economy and a tough retail environment, Howard Alan Events, the festival's promoter, says that it has not deterred crowds from attending its art fairs around the U.S. and is optimistic about the success of the St. Armands Circle Art Festival. Howard Alan, president, comments, "In today's economy, people are not buying a new car or taking a big vacation, but they are still treating themselves to art. They may be more conservative in their buying habits, but they are still buying." Alan elaborates, "Art is an investment that's tangible. You can hang it on the wall and enjoy it as it appreciates in value, as opposed to a piece of paper that you file away in a drawer."
Clearwater FL December 17th, 2008 - The Humane Society OF Pinellas Is excited about our upcoming, unique event that has been added to our schedule! Mark your calendars now so that you don't miss out on this spectacular event taking place at Coachman Park, Downtown Clearwater on Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 10am-4pm.
The City of Clearwater & The Wag Mag present - THE ULTIMATE TAILGATE PAWTY - To benefit the Humane Society of Pinellas
Football fever will be in the air, as Raymond James Stadium in Tampa is the sight of the season ending Big Game. So we have decided to have a little tailgating fun of our own, for our own furry, fuzzy and feathered friends.
High School Students Sought for Nagano, Japan Exchange Program
CLEARWATER, FL December 26, 2008 – The City of Clearwater is now accepting applications from students in grades nine through 12 interested in traveling abroad as part of an exchange program with Clearwater's sister city, Nagano, Japan.
This year, four students will be accepted into the program who will travel to Nagano for two weeks during summer 2009. Participants will be immersed in the country's language and culture as they stay with local families. In addition, they will visit and give presentations to junior and senior high schools in the Nagano area, and get involved in educational exchanges.
TAMPA, FL. - December 19, 2008. We all know that this time of year brings much joy and excitement, but it can be a bit hectic too. For a relaxing end to the holiday season, "Discover the Past" at Cracker Country and take a tranquil stroll back in time on Saturday, January 3, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Florida in 1898 at our "Discover the Past" event. Relive rural Florida history through a variety of hands-on experiences including spinning and weaving, butter making, toys and games, and corn shuck doll making. You can also learn about the art of making cane syrup and help make a rope along with much more. Admission is $6, children ages six to 12 years old and senior citizens enter for $5, and kids five and under are admitted free.
Venice, Florida December 22, 2008 – The Downtown Venice Craft Festival celebrates its 2nd anniversary on January 24 – 25, 2009, as Main Avenue in downtown Venice is transformed into an outdoor craft art showcase complete with 150 crafters with affordable original works available for sale. Admission is free and open to the public.
In order to ensure a superior event with quality affordable original crafts, all of the local and national crafters have been hand-selected from hundreds of applicants by American Craft Endeavors, producers of the top outdoor craft festivals in the country.
Whether you are a craft enthusiast or looking for that unique one-of-a-kind gift item, there is something for everyone. From folk art, pottery, handmade jewelry and paintings, to personalized gifts, handmade clothing, scented soaps and body products, a full spectrum of craft art mediums will be on display and for sale with prices ranging from as little as $3 to $3,000.
The Luxury Apartment Community Sets a New Standard for Quality Living in Tampa
Tampa FL December 11, 2008 - With the opening last month of The Vintage Lofts in the historic district of West Tampa better known as Hyde Park North, a new standard has officially been set. Developed by the Zaremba Group, The Vintage Lofts host six fabulous buildings, four stories each with 249, class-A apartment homes. The community is now the area's premier destination for luxury living. With two beautifully furnished models now open and luxurious apartment homes ready for immediate occupancy, it provides residents a highly convenient, upscale lifestyle less than one mile from downtown Tampa.
"This is a community truly like no other," comments Barbara Favreau, Property Manager at The Vintage Lofts. "Everything about it is outstanding…from the beautifully designed models to the lavish landscaping to the amazing location. It's already becoming a very popular community in the short time we have been open."
Hillel School of Tampa Event to Feature Veteran Talk Show Host Larry King Larry King selected as guest speaker to raise money for the school and its effort to save a life in Tampa.
Tampa, FL December 19, 2008 - Saving a Heart a Day is the goal of The Larry King Cardiac Foundation so Larry King, the well-known talk show host and founder of the Foundation, has agreed to be the guest speaker at an elegant brunch in Tampa to complete a year long fundraising effort that benefits the Hillel School of Tampa and its goal to help save a life in Tampa, the school announced today.
"Hillel School of Tampa is proud to bring Larry King to Tampa for this once-in-a-lifetime event," says Lynn Chernin, co-chair of the event called "From the Heart with Larry King" set for February 22nd. "This is an event not just for Hillel School of Tampa parents and friends. It's for anyone in the community who wants to hear Larry King in person and help the school as well as it's effort to help others.
Florida Strawberry Festival Tickets Make Perfect Holiday Gifts - Florida Strawberry Festival Tickets Click & Print Tickets Online – No Lines, No Waiting – Great Family Entertainment Value
Plant City, FL Dec. 19, 2008 – Who wants to deal with the crowds in the malls this late in the holiday season? The 2009 Florida Strawberry Festival makes it easy to give the perfect gift that's the perfect fit for any family: wholesome family entertainment that fits their budget.
Starting with advanced discount gate admission, ticket to the Feb. 26 – March 8, Florida Strawberry Festival are just $8 for adults, $4 for children six to 12, and admission is free for children five and under when accompanied by an adult. Plus, there are 22 top-name concerts in 11 days, with reserved seat tickets starting at just $10 each.
Consumers can go to http://www.flstrawberryfestival.com/ to click and print their gate and concert tickets right now, and wrap them up for the holidays.
Aqualea and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa celebrate topping out with local dignitaries
Luxury resort and condominiums to be centerpiece of Clearwater's Beach Walk project
Clearwater, FL. December 18, 2008 – Today, city officials, developers and Hyatt executives gathered to celebrate the rise of Clearwater's newest full-scale resort, Aqualea and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. The "topping out" provided a dramatic preview of the luxury resort condominium hotel being touted as the centerpiece of the city's highly acclaimed Beach Walk revitalization project.
"Clearwater Beach is positioned to become one of the country's most attractive vacation destinations, and we are extremely proud to be part of its renaissance," said Neil Rauenhorst, President and CEO of NJR Development Co. LLC, and developer of the project. "Aqualea and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa will bring an elevated level of luxury and grandeur to the area that will be virtually unsurpassed on Florida's Gulf Coast beaches."
TAMPA BAY TO HOST U.S. BUSINESS HALL OF FAME 2009 Laureates announced – Outback Steakhouse and Publix Super Markets Founders to be honored
Tampa, FL December 18, 2008. – Junior Achievement today announced four laureates who will be inducted into the U.S. Business Hall of Fame on March 5, 2009, at a black-tie gala at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel. The 2009 laureates were selected by a committee comprised of JA Worldwide directors and previous inductees of the U.S. Business Hall of Fame. Criteria for induction include business excellence, courageous thinking and actions, vision and innovation, inspiring leadership, and philanthropy.


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Last Friday was officially my first day as Editor-in-Chief, which means it was also the last day for my mentor and hero Ray Wert. Now that he's going to change advertising forever it seems time to give him the only kind of tribute his tormented brain can appreciate: senseless brutality.
Since no one can use the English language for brutality like Ray Wert I've decided to use his own words against him, culled from the many chat transcripts I've saved during our years of working together.
There's no easy way to sum up just how much Wert's meant to this operation, growing this small site about cars into the greatest automotive news source in the known universe. He's the longest serving Gawker Media Editor-in-Chief ever and I can already feel his absence.
Another reporter I spoke with today reminded me that he's "a beast." One of the hardest working people on the planet. It will take five writers, three copy editors, a monkey and a pack of AA batteries to replace his output.
You'll hear more from me in the coming weeks about who those new people (and monkey) will be, but for now please join me in remembering the man who forever changed automotive journalism.


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Experience fun based lessons as my teaching approach is relaxed and inspirational. I enjoy working with all ages, adjusting my teaching methods to accommodate your learning style and abilities. Learn to play the music you love! You learn best when you enjoy what you are playing, I can help you play along with your favorites or even write your own songs. I always ask my students at the beginning of a lesson "What would you like to do today?" Then structure the lesson accordingly into a routine that the student can practice on their own. Generally the time is divided into warm ups, learning new material, then picking a fun song the student choses. Whether your interest is Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop music, etc... I'm here help you reach your goals so let's make your dreams come true with music together!
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I have also served as the music director for my church where I played for Sunday services as well as led the choir.
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It is a pleasure for me to teach music. I have been teaching piano and cello for more than ten years. All my students no matter which level of playing are having a good quality time in the lesson. Through my lesson, student learns music from different genres such as music theory,music history, ear training and music appreciation. Because of that, my student always tends to learn quicker than they expected.
Besides teaching, I also perform. My philosophy in music learning is that, it is never easy to learn an instrument. Therefore, learning in a creative atmosphere and giving out precise guidance is not only good for students, but also good for me. By exploring music together each week, it will be a fun and engaging experience for both of us towards music learning.
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by Mike Masnick
Wed, May 19th 2010 2:29am
Filed Under:
cyberterrorism, cyberwar, michael mcconnell, moral panic, politicians
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A few months ago, people began questioning the difference between reality and rhetoric when it came to the "threat" of "cyberwar." Many of the claims were clearly exaggerated with people purposely confusing script kiddies doing basic vandalism with some sort of organized "war" or threat. One of the folks, who has been given the most attention for playing up this threat, is former director of national intelligence, Michael McConnell, who just happens to have scored a job as a top exec at Booz Allen. So it seems worth noting that Booz Allen has racked up over $400 million in gov't contracts in just the past few weeks. Of course, most of the press that McConnell has been able to get about this issue plays up his former gov't role, but plays down the fact that his new job seems to be scaring the gov't into shoveling truckloads of cash to Booz Allen, no matter how serious the "threat" really is.
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out_of_the_blue, 19 May 2010 @ 3:21am
Where's there "war", there's profits.Let's see, what's the name of that economic system where gov't and corporations cooperate and conspire to enslave the people, always with an outside threat to frighten the people into going along with loss of liberty? ... Oh, yes. FASCISM.
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 3:54amwell, there's a whole dept in china just to hack into us and other countries computer networks, call it fear mongering, but that sounds like a real war to me
abc gum, 19 May 2010 @ 4:50am
Re:A whole department?
Scary stuff there.
Where do I donate to this protection racket?
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 4:52am
Re:Doh! - silly me, and I thought everyone did this sort of thing.
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 8:43am
Re:A whole department? That's rich...
ONE guy is all it takes to write a worm that brings entire systems to their knees.
Take a look at the history of viruses and worms. You didn't need a special department in to write very successful viruses.
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 11:56am
Re:If it's a real war where are all the dead?
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 4:01am"Of course, most of the press, that McConnell has been able to get about this issue, plays up his former gov't role, but plays down the fact that his new job seems to be scaring the gov't into shoveling truckloads of cash to Booz Allen, no matter how serious the "threat" really is."
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 4:45am
Re:Smaller reader response = Greater opportunity for pinhead Grammar Nazis!
Thomas Bodetti (profile), 19 May 2010 @ 6:10am
Imagine that and I thought link lock was the deal, hmmmsounds like a joke but in reality yes, what a mess, you just have to wonder what they were thinking...
NullOp, 19 May 2010 @ 6:24am
ThreatThe real threat comes from America's liberal media. I have yet to figure out why the government hasn't arrested all the media people and thrown them in a gulag for all the BS and lies they produce!
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 8:02am
Re: ThreatDamn, what are you, a communist conservative? Only communists would set up "gulags", man. Haven't read anything about "re-education camps" of the USSR and China?
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 6:31amah the cyberwar, howmany dead now...
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 7:13amremind me again how this is different from running webinars on 'security in the cloud' and 'legal things for ip professionals'. if anything, it sounds like you are trying to head down this road yourself, albeit in a slightly less governmental fashion.
Sneeje (profile), 19 May 2010 @ 7:34am
Re:Really? That's all you've got?
They're not even remotely the same thing. Among many other things, I'm currently involved in advising the government on use of the "cloud" (especially helping them understand how empty that word really is). One fundamental barrier for government is how to adapt FISMA/NIST to that type of computing. The idea of two different organization with applications of different classifications *running on the same hardware* and accessible by the same staff is a huge barrier.
How is helping organizations (govt or otherwise) understand the security implications of an architectural approach "fear-mongering"?
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 8:29am
Re: Re:no, but jumping up and suddenly running webinars is sort of another horrible attempt to jump in front of a bandwagon and claim it as his own.
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 11:58am
Re: Re: Re:What can you claim, other than being the Masnick Sidekick?
The Groove Tiger (profile), 19 May 2010 @ 2:53pm
Re: Re: Re:Seems to me like you're fear-mongering against webinars!
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 4:13pm
Re: Re: Re: Re:no, just pointing out the foolishness of getting grand technical advice from a guy who still cant get the mobile detection to work properly on his own website.
The Groove Tiger (profile), 21 May 2010 @ 12:08am
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:Seems to me like you're fear-mongering against guys!
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2013 @ 6:32pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:Never had a problem with techdirt figuring out I'm on a mobile device. I'd suggest lookin' into some more decent hardware there.
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2013 @ 6:34pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:N I gotz me sum of the shittiest out of date hardware going.
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 7:22amhey, it worked for Al Gore!
MB, 19 May 2010 @ 8:50amWhile Booz Allen may be exploiting cyberwar panic for their own gain, that certainly does not make cyberwar any less of a threat. Whether they make money on it or not, the threat is still there and it is so much bigger than most people realize. One reason we don't hear about all the attacks on U.S. government and military institutions is because they don't necessarily want to draw attention to their own activities.
Much of what we hear about in the press is script-kiddie stuff but ask yourself, if some amateur can cause such disruption, or infect hundreds of thousands of computers in a few days, what could a well-funded and well-trained foreign government organization operating without fear of being arrested accomplish?
While the term cyberwar does somewhat convey the wrong idea, nevertheless we face a number of threats. The Cold War wasn't a war to most of us either, but it was quite real to some organizations.
It is easy to use fear mongering to get your point across, but that doesn't invalidate the point. We use fear mongering when arguing our cases on climate change, oil drilling, public health threats, net neutrality, etc. Even my mechanic uses it. Let's face it, quite a bit of what we spend money on is because something scares us.
As experts we use fear mongering because we understand the consequences, and the best way to get the non-expert to act is to scare the hell out of them. It certainly is abuse when someone misleads another or is dishonest for their own profit, but I don't see much evidence presented here that Booz Allen did any of that. Sure, some journalists have little to write about other than script kiddie stuff, but that doesn't mean the threat doesn't exist and that the really scary stuff isn't happening every day.
I need to spend $600 this week to prevent further damage to my car's engine, and I suspect my mechanic is trying to milk me for more cash. But $400 million is hardly enough to make me feel more secure about our technical infrastructure.
Re:that certainly does not make cyberwar any less of a threat. Whether they make money on it or not, the threat is still there and it is so much bigger than most people realize.
sure, Advanced Persistent Threats are real, but they are real in the sense that al qaeda is real... out there somewhere not having much effect on anyone not directly associated with the military.
as for cyberwar, it's pretty much like nuclear war... possible but highly unlikely.
now, for espionage and organized crime, this is not some threat that materialized from the internet itself, it's simply a matter of spies and criminals taking their acts online.
if you want to point a finger at someone, how about the governments that imprisoned hackers in the early to mid 90's? the big crackdowns then (operation sundevil and the like) resulted in a spike in crimes like identity theft in the late 90's as hackers entered the prison system and came into contact with real criminals. max "iceman" butler is a good example.
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2013 @ 6:36pm
Re:Good point. Look what yesterdays DDOS against the anti-spam outfit did to the internet. Why hasn't techdirt ran something on that?
Fletcher, 19 May 2010 @ 8:59am
Military Industrial ComplexityI don't know about the other branches of the US military, but I know the Air Force is pushing this cyberwar idea hard. The mission statement is now "Fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace," and they just remonikered 3000+ comminications officers to cyber officers.
With the military so strongly supporting the rhetoric, I think the cyberwar's overall economic impact will grow substantially.
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2013 @ 6:38pm
Re: Military Industrial ComplexityIt seems to me too much time and money is being spent on crap like this, patent trolling, copyright maximalizing, and other things. What a drain on a crumbling world economy.
Freedom, 19 May 2010 @ 10:03am
Script KiddiesI always get a kick out of the 'script kiddies' term.
For one, it applies that it is just a dumb-a** running a program. While this is probably accurate, 99% of the anything we are really worried about will be carried out by non-technical people using tools created by highly talent hackers.
In short, the hacking tools that are in the open are just tools, just because right now young people use them to 'play', doesn't mean that organized crime, terrorists types and so on can't use the same tools. I guess that would then be 'script terrorists' ???
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2013 @ 6:42pm
Re: Script KiddiesYou don't think they already are?
Anonymous Coward, 19 May 2010 @ 7:40pmGranted the script-kiddies are easier to deal with, the damage be done on their act can potentially be more damaging than cyber-terrorists.
Consider those high-speed computers and network we now have, it's not impossible for script-kiddies to make use of some form of botnets to attempt to bring down the computer/server of someone he/she don't like, only to find out he/she also bring down a few adjacent routers near by as a side effect, and caused DOS to users/servers those routers served.
Now, at least hopefully those vital facilities' security are hardened...
Yosi, 20 May 2010 @ 2:11am
Cyber war is realIt's just that "cyber" isn't synonymous to "on the Internet". Government agencies uses all kinds of electronic communications, which can be intercepted, forged or disrupted. And some malfunction of above-mentioned communications can lead to truly disastrous results, including massive life loss.
Yes, some kid vandalizing CNN frontpage doesn't posses any real threat, but hacking into air-traffic control surely does.


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By the way, would Gon agree on fighting anyone OTHER than Genthru?
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Was expecting it, but was also slightly surprised.
It's amazing how much Gon & Killua grew in strength.
New info about the people behind the Greed Island was nice.
It's cool how he can take 3 cards to real world.
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I can't say I'm surprised that the ending was off the charts great, because this series pretty much delivers all the time. But it's still pretty amazing to watch it happen, over and over.
One quibble - what about Killua's punishment game? We never saw it, did we?
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Yahoo!! it's what we've been waiting for, new arc!!
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Investigate a world of mud flats and marshes rich with life, a place where long-legged birds ply the sands and flounders lie flat to keep from being found. Watch our birds forage for insects, just as they would in the wild, and gently touch the back of a bat ray as it skims along the bottom of our touch pool.
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Red phalarope
Red and red-necked phalaropes share the same pond in our aviary. You can tell them apart by size and color. Red phalaropes are larger, with shorter, thicker bills and brighter colors. In breeding season, female red phalaropes sport distinctive chestnut-red bellies.
Western snowy plover
The western snowy plover is the smallest and whitest of the North American plovers. Unlike ringed plovers that have a dark neckband, a snowy plover wears just two black patches on its shoulders.
Bat ray
Bat rays swim gracefully by flapping their batlike wings (pectoral fins) bird style—a feature that gives these rays their common name and their family name, "eagle rays." They are found in muddy and sandy bottom bays, kelp forests and close to coral reefs.
Bay ghost shrimp
A resident of marine sloughs and bay flats on the west coast of North America, ghost shrimp burrow in seafloor sediments. These burrows protect the shrimps' soft, white bodies. But more important, as the shrimp wriggle along, they collect food from the sediments and from the water flowing through the burrows.
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The Pulitzer Committee has again been asleep at the switch—the one to favorite this blog—so we must mark the fourth anniversary of this blog with another ditty. (Keep that in mind, Pulitzer folks: the quickest way to stop these songs is to send me the award.)
I had thought of taking Michael Jackson's Thriller to support our new chillers on the top of the building. But, important though air conditioning is to the Book Fair, it really wasn't bookish enough. Furthermore, I never thought of an answer for the lady who asked, "Why do they call them chillers and not air conditioners?"
So instead I have put together a little Book Fair Rhapsody.
Is this the Book Fair? Is this insanity?
Caught in a stampede: no escape from humanity;
Open the doors, jump back from what pours inside:
I'm not the target; I'm just the manager;
You see, they're easy come, easy go, pile 'em high, pile 'em low:
Any way the books sell, doesn't really matter to me…to me.
Lady, here's Rebecca Wells: it's the Ya-Ya Sisterhood,
Get so many, must be good. Lady,
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Mister, that's volume three:
The number's on the spine. Oh, you saw it all the time.
No sir, I can't do it. You have to buy,
Have to purchase all the volumes in the set.
Mister—oooooh (any way the book sells) you can't buy just one;
Sometimes wish you didn't buy books at all.
I see a little girl with books to restock:
Captain Blood? Captain Blood! That's for Paperback Lit. No?
Argument and friction: she wants it in fiction. Whoa!
Ptolemaeus. Ptolemaeus, Ptolemaeus, Ptolemaeus:
Ptolaemeus, where's it go?
Where does it go?
I'm just a blogger; nobody hears me
(He's just a blogger of low capacity
Spare his poor brain from this mad parody.)
Easy come, easy go: sell the books just so.
(By Walter, no! We will not sell them so) Sell them so.
(By Walter! We will not sell them so) Sell them so.
(By Walter! We will not sell them so) Sell them so.
(Will not sell them so) Sell them so! (Never.
Never sell them so.) Sell them so (Never) sell them so-oh-oh
No no no no no no no!
Oh at Newberry at Newberry, at Newberry sell them so
Beelzebub has some shelving set aside for me—for me—for me!
So you think you can squirrel until Half-Price Day,
So you think you'll erase prices and get away:
Oh, buster! Can't do this to us, buster!
Just gonna check out, just gonna check right out of here!
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah! Nothing really matters, anyone can see:
Nothing really matters, nothing really matters to me:
Any way the books sell.
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