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Kim Dotcom's new MEGA encrypted file storage and sharing service launched today at mega.co.nz. The initial traffic is strong. Dotcom reported in a tweet two hours after launch, "250,000 user registrations. Server capacity on maximum load. Should get better when initial frenzy is over. Wow!!!"
Given his previous enterprise, MegaUpload, it would be easy to characterize MEGA as the latest haven of piracy, but Dotcom is spinning it differently. He has branded MEGA as "The Privacy Company." This is yet another shrewd chess move on his part. The opening move, as I described in this morning's post, "is that all files [on MEGA] are encrypted using a 2048-bit RSA key.… What this means effectively is that Dotcom cannot be accused of knowingly storing copyrighted materials because he cannot technically know the content of the files stored on MEGA—only the user who uploaded the files and/or possesses the key can."
After invoking Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 12 (an injunction against "arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence."), MEGA's site copy describes User Controlled Encryption, or UCE. Unlike Dropbox or the other big file storage services, MEGA uses "symmetrical encryption" where the user holds both the encryption and decryption keys. This is "unlike the industry norm where the cloud storage provider holds the decryption key."
This distinction is what enables file storage services to decrypt and hand over data to government authorities under subpoena. With MEGA, this can't happen, because it does not retain the decryption keys. So it doesn't know what you are storing on its servers and it can't find out. Is this a checkmate from the legal standpoint? Not so fast.
The whole system can still be undone by its users, who have the power to share their files and the encryption keys to those files as they choose. Even though the terms of service strictly forbid uploading and distributing copyrighted material, users routinely ignore TOS—especially for a site whose lineage involves infringement on a massive scale. If users are sloppy with their links and post them to public sites that index pirated material, MEGA could face clear external evidence of what is on its servers—even if it cannot see the files itself.
From the point of view of copyright holders, though, the necessity to use an encryption key does act as valuable friction against a file being shared too freely. In practice, it becomes more like a friend passing along a DVD to another friend than like making a file available simultaneously to the entire internet.
But, piracy issues aside, there is something appealing about the privacy pitch. With it becoming increasingly clear how Google and Facebook are mining user data—including emails, calendars, physical location and other personal information—the idea of having a place to store your data (and soon "Integrated on-site applications," like a calendar, word processor and spreadsheet) that cannot be Hoovered is seeming increasingly necessary—even if you have nothing to hide.
Maybe all of the privacy talk is a smoke screen for piracy as usual, and maybe MEGA will not really be a viable "privacy platform," but if not MEGA, then who? As useful as it can be (in some circumstances) for your experience of the web to be personalized for you through unobtrusive surveillance, more and more of us are going to want a bit more control. You don't have to opt out completely from Facebook or Google's ecosystems in order to decide to conduct some of your personal business truly in private.
So the question remains, is MEGA just for pirates? Or for privacy nuts? Or for everyone?
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If the key is part of the URL, then I don't think it'll be a problem.
Its an interesting dilemma, If Human Rights Article 12 and its often misinterpreted American 1st amendment mean that you can have total privacy with Encryption and decryption rights then 'Free' sic governments will have to go look at their constitutions and coming on the same time as the tragic death of Aaron the Magnificent, which seems to prove justice systems do what they like regardless of the constitution. @.com has done us a favor by bringing this into the light.
Ins't it possible given Kim's history. That this is a massive scam to obtain information. YOUR information.
Well, you see the real question here is whether he will be able to beat the copyright monopoly. This is his eventual intention. Hopefully he will be successful. That leaves the broken patent system to be reformed. How will that one go down? If Kim is not able to break the copyright monopoly, the internet will go "dark," with nearly all traffic encrypted. That will leave the MPAA et al only a few options: ban encrypted traffic, limit everyone's bandwidth, or offer a legal service with the features which consumers want. Remember, we HAVE the services we want. We just don't have them legally. But most of us would be happy to pay $30 a month for a subscription to unrestricted media (and I mean ALL media, currently and historically).
I'm not a legal expert, but the college I teach at would not allow us to use services such as dropbox, as they felt it was a FERPA violation. Is this the first public service that does not violate HIPAA and FERPA?
the actual "piracy", of course, is committed by the corporate copyright holders who use it as funding for their own personal welfare state. However, as file sharers, being in the moral right doesn't stop the copyright thugs from sending round the boys to break your legs (figuratively speaking). So, it's entirely reasonable to do whatever needs to be done to circumvent their dull thuggery.
It being the case that whoever owns the government, wins, then it's likely that all sorts of legal and illegal shenanigans and chicanery will be undertaken to take down Mega and victimize users. And, eventually, they will win. But meanwhile things will have moved on, and they'll have to learn to be apoplectic with righteous rage about some other method that people are using to communicate with each other without corporate oversight.
At some point or other the whole rotten, parasitic structure will come crumbling down. Sooner than later, lets hope 8-)
just for the record, the "piracy" is committed by the corporate copyright holders who use it as their own personal welfare state. Of course, even though filesharers are in the moral right, it doesn't stop the copyright holders from sending round the law-thugs to break legs. So people will do what they need to do to communicate in whatever way they will.
It's the neverending circle of life: People will communicate. Some authority or other will be outraged that this is occurring in private beyond their control and take steps to put a stop to it. People will then find ways to circumvent the inflicted damage to communication.
It's inevitable that Mega will be stopped. Legal and illegal shenanigans and political chicanery will be used to cripple this public service. But, it won't matter in the long run. It's predictable routine now. By the time Mega is crippled, there will be alternative that don't have the weaknesses that allowed Mega to be crippled.
It's a pity deadbeat parasitic organizations don't just crawl away and die and leave the rest of us to get on with communicating in peace.
i thought my first comment didn't "take".
The way I see it, the combination of both seems more like it will enable pirate hubs that are just more restrictive (kind of like how the fictional pirates of PotC had Tortuga and Shipwreck Cove). You'll get access provided you're part of the crew or something.
My understanding could be flawed though. One poster here noted that information can still made publicly accessible enough even if MEGA itself has no clue about the actual contents.
It gets more confusing upon further reflection. Once access has grown public enough, won't MEGA catch wind of it and just use the shared information for itself? Maybe I'm missing something…
This is a stupidly easy concept…u could just use the username as the key decypher…forget making it to complicated -> especially since all ur trying to do is bypass legislation….that's funny in itself – our legal system is just a checker board…so many ways around whatever it is they try to regulate!!


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by David Campbell, Gavin Lumsden on Feb 05, 2014 at 16:02
(Update) US stocks opened lower today, knocking back an earlier recovery in the UK and Europe.
After three days of falls the FTSE 100 had advanced 33 points to 6,482 but the weaker-than expected ADP report on the US jobs market saw the S&P 500 fall nearly 1% to 1,738 in early trading. The FTSE 100 retreated to 6,457, up just eight points on the day.
RSA Insurance Group (RSA.L) raced 4% or 4p higher to 103p as investors in the troubled car and home insurer celebrated the appointment of Stephen Hester, former RBS chief executive (pictured), as its new boss. The hope is that Hester, who turned round the state bailed-out bank will do the same to RSA which has suffered a series of profits warnings and an accounting scandal in its Ireland division.
By contrast also in the financial sector Hargreaves Lansdown (HRGV.L) plunged over 10% or 158p to £13.39 after strong half-year results were marred by a dip in the profit margin and a decision to repeal a proposed charge for customers with investment trusts. This comes at a sensitive time for the stock, one of the best performers last year as analyst scrutinise its valuation following the recent regulatory intervention in the retail funds market.
Despite describing Hargreave's as demonstrating 'impressive momentum', Canaccord Genuity said it remained 'sceptical' over the company's assurance that the next wave of consumer finance regulation would have little impact, adding that its forecasts remained under review.
Even disregarding any impact to revenue from regulatory changes, Canaccord said that a share price at 40 times earnings held little current value.
'This is a high valuation even if regulators had not forced a change in revenue generation. Despite the management guidance, in our opinion, there remains considerable uncertainty over FY15 revenues,' Canaccord noted.
Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT.L) soared nearly 6% or 57p to £10.25, a 13-year high, after the newspaper publisher reported a surge in online advertising.
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As a child, my grandmother taught me to always stop and pick up trash left on the sidewalk. She stressed how important it is to recycle and reuse anything you possibly can. I pride myself on caring for the environment and, now that I own my own house, I'm trying to implement a few things to live more sustainably. The trouble with being "Green" or "Sustainable" is sorting through all the definitions and ideas associated with these concepts, but I think I have found some ways to carry out my grandmother's legacy.
I start by recycling. Nary an item lands in my trash that can be recycled. I also love to grow things (my neighbor calls me "Farmer Jane"), but my backyard filled with small river rock (I have three dogs, no grass!) is not conducive to gardening. So, we built a 4 ft x 5 ft raised bed from some untreated lumber and put it on the part of the driveway that wasn't being used. It gets great sunlight, and I am able to grow my staple vegetables and herbs and enjoy them all summer long. I drilled some drainage holes in an old garbage can with a lid, "borrowed" my dad's pitch fork and – voila! – instant compost bin at little to no cost. (There are some great websites out there to help you set up the right balance of brown and green material to get a good mix of compost material.) This summer, I'll install a rain barrel. Really, this is the year! Once the gutters are replaced, I'll have the perfect corner for it. (If you're thinking about one for your yard, don't forget to check with your city about where you can locate them. Most cities don't care if you have barrels on the side or back of the house, but many don't allow them in the front.) There are also credits available through the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for using them. Check out www.neorsd.org for more info.
Now that I have my green habits in place, I am starting to focus on green and sustainable home repairs. Not only am I thinking about the planet and using renewable resources, but I'm also thinking about how to reduce my consumption and footprint. And, of course, it's always important to keep costs in mind; remodeling more practically is not only smart for our environment, but also for your wallet. But, where to start? I mean, it doesn't make sense to rush out to buy a new tankless water heater when your current one works fine, but there might be ways to make your current one more efficient….
There are a lot of things to consider when making these decisions, so doing your homework is a must. I ran across this great website from the U.S. Government, http://www.energysavers.gov, highlighting practical things you can do. Home Repair Resource Center is also putting on a series of free presentations, "Practical Sustainability: New Thinking for Older Homes," with topics like kitchen remodeling, roofing, and determining a life plan of your home. Sessions are held once a month at the Cleveland Heights main library, starting April 11th. Check out http://www.hrrc-ch.org/EVENTS.HTM#SustainSeries for more details.
So, I hope you'll consider the suggestion of this crazy fanatical recycler when you plan your next project, and take time to research sustainable measures that will pay off in the long run.
Until next time…what types of repairs are you considering this summer? Have you thought of your repairs in terms of green or sustainable materials? Leave a comment below.


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Who else did the same thing? Kimberly-Clark. It wasn't sales of Kleenex tissues that drove its better than expected results. The company got a boost from sales of face masks as H1N1 takes hold.
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Golf's two most famous left-handers will both be in White Sulphur Springs next month.
The Greenbrier chairman and CEO Jim Justice confirmed late Monday night that Bubba Watson, the 2012 Masters champion and a four-time PGA Tour winner, has officially committed to play in The Greenbrier Classic, which will be held July 1-7 on The Old White TPC Course at The Greenbrier Resort.
Watson, who will play the fourth-year tournament for the first time, will join the other big left-hander, four-time Major winner Phil Mickelson, who will be playing the event for the third straight year.
"This is really big for us," said Justice, who identified Watson as one of his top targets at a media event earlier this month. "We're really excited that he's going to come."
Watson — who famously stated after winning the Green Jacket that he's never had a golf coach — played college golf at The University of Georgia. The 34-year-old Bagdad, Fla., native turned professional in 2003.
Justice also confirmed two other commitments Monday.
• Nick Whatney — A five-time PGA Tour winner, the 32-year-old Fresno State University product finished seventh in the 2010 Masters and seventh at the British Open that same year.
• Ben Curtis — The Columbus, Ohio, native has four PGA Tour victories since turning professional in 2000. His biggest victory was the 2003 British Open title, and he finished second in the 2008 PGA Championship.
With Mickelson, Watson, Tom Watson, John Daly, Webb Simpson, Boo Weekley and other big names signed to play, Tiger Woods becomes the last big question.
Justice has repeatedly said that the world's No. 1 player, who made his Greenbrier Classic debut last summer, hasn't committed, but he hasn't said no, either.
ESPN.com golf writer Bob Harig gave Greenbrier Classic fans some hope in a story he wrote following the Sunday conclusion of the U.S. Open.
"Woods is scheduled to defend his title June 27-30 at the AT&T National," Harig wrote, "and there's a chance he will play the Greenbrier Classic the first week in July, although he has yet to commit to that tournament."
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It might take a politician eight seconds to decide to do the right thing to help the people who voted for him/her at the risk of losing that seat (position) in the next election. Or, how about the scenario of a high profile executive of an organization which promotes gun ownership? It would not take him eight seconds to change his mind if his own child were killed in a mass shooting. Maybe, maybe not. There are other groups that spew hate and violence and anarchy. Why? Only they know. Hence, the reason for this letter.


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By GREG MENGELT
After throwing a no-hitter last Wednesday against Madison Shawe, Charlestown's Drew Reich allowed just one hit in the Pirates' 7-0 Mid-Southern Conference baseball victory over Eastern on Monday.
The only hit Reich allowed was an infield single to Kaleb Nicholson in the bottom of the sixth inning.
"It was a bang-bang play," Charlestown coach Ricky Romans said. "[The umpire] said our first baseman pulled his foot. I asked him, 'Are you serious? You're going to make that call?' He has to know the situation. It is what it is."
Reich struck out 13 and walked just one to improve to 3-0 on the season.
"He's done a great job for us so far," Romans said of Reich. "Tonight, he had much better command of all of his pitches, and the defense made plays behind him when [the Musketeers] did put the ball in play."
Jason Houchens was 3-for-3 with an RBI, Colin Martin had two hits, including a double, and Tyler Willinger was 2-for-4 with an RBI for the Pirates, who improved to 5-2 overall and 1-0 in the MSC.
Charlestown will host Corydon Central in its second MSC contest on Thursday.
• Howell stars in Dragons' 5-4 win: Brooks Howell had two doubles, including the game-winning two-RBI double with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh to give Silver Creek a 5-4 MSC victory over Salem on Monday.
Howell also pitched five innings without giving up an earned run in the win. Cody Razer and Cameron Cook also had doubles for Creek.
NEXT: Silver Creek (6-1, 2-0 MSC) at Borden, tonight.
• Jeff blanks Eastern: Kayleigh Thomas and Emily Gray combined to throw a two-hit shutout in Jeff's 10-0 home win in five innings over Eastern on Monday. The Red Devils' Emma Coons, Courtney Shepherd and Tiffany Sheets each collected two hits, while Eastern's Laken Heavner had two hits.
NEXT: Jeff (3-3) at New Washington, Wednesday; Eastern (1-5) hosts Silver Creek, today.
• New Wash tops Generals: New Washington took advantage of five Clarksville errors and defeated the host Generals 8-5 on Monday.
Whitney Morris held Clarksville to five hits and picked up the win for the Mustangs. Bailey Sharp had a two-RBI single in the seventh to get the Generals within 8-5.
NEXT: Clarksville (4-2) hosts Corydon Central, tonight; New Washington (3-3) hosts Jeffersonville, Wednesday.
• Creek picks up MSC win: Silver Creek improved to 2-0 in the MSC with a 9-6 win over Charlestown on Monday.
Shayla Cravens was the winning pitcher and Olivia Scarbrough had a double for Creek. Alyssa Price was 3-for-4 with two doubles and a home run for the Pirates.
NEXT: Charlestown (3-1, 1-1 MSC) hosts North Harrison, tonight; Silver Creek (6-1, 2-0 MSC) at Eastern, tonight.
• Hornets get by Scottsburg: Ashtyn Kaskie held Scottsburg to a single run in the fifth inning as Henryville defeated Scottsburg 3-1 on Monday.
NEXT: Henryville (4-3) at Southwestern, Thursday.
• Jeff edges Providence: Jeffersonville swept the doubles matches and got a key win from Larissa Neville as the Red Devils defeated sectional rival Providence on Monday at Community Park in New Albany, 3-2.
Alison Primavera led Neville 5-4 in the second set before Neville won the final three points to earn a 6-4, 7-5 match-clinching victory.
Providence got wins from Jacqueline Hollkamp, who defeated Morgan Reilly 6-4, 7-5 at No. 1 singles, and Kelsey Haas, who was a 6-2, 6-1 winner over Kaitlin Wunsch at No. 2 singles.
"Jacqueline has been working very hard on refining her skills and I believe it showed in her last two matches," Providence coach Vince DiNoto said.
NEXT: Providence at Paoli, tonight.
• Creek sweeps Brownstown: Host Silver Creek had no problem winning its first MSC match of the season, 5-0 over Brownstown Central.
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• Henryville tops Shawe, Eastern: Luke Davidson shot a 39 to help Henryville shoot a 186 and defeat Madison Shawe and Eastern at Champions Pointe Golf Club on Monday.
Mason Edwards shot a 48 and Mitchell Fields a 49 for the Hornets. Tyler Neal's 47 led the Musketeers.
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By: Brian & Ashley Skalsky
With the arrival of winter comes some of the
best hiking in Southern California. Winter is the perfect season for hiking as the trails are usually less crowded, the scenery is spectacular, and you can hike in the snow. While the Los Angeles basin does not usually receive any snowfall, the local Southern California Mountains receive plenty of snow and cold weather during a normal winter year. If you are looking for good winter hikes in Southern California look no further than the San Gabriel Mountains, the San Bernardino Mountains, and the San Diego Mountains. This post is a sampler of some fun winter hikes in Southern California's Mountains.
San Gabriel Mountain Range
The San Gabriel Mountain Range is located in northern Los Angeles County and western San Bernardino County. The higher elevations of the San Gabriel Mountains normally have snow and cold weather from the winter months to the springtime. If you are looking for a good winter hiking opportunity in the San Gabriel Mountains you might want to check out Mt. Islip in the Angeles National Forest. Mt. Islip stands at 8,250 feet in elevation and is one of the notable peaks in the High San Gabriel's. The hike is 7 miles round-trip and has approximately 1,590 feet of elevation gain. From Mt. Islip's 8,250-foot summit, the hiker is rewarded with an awesome panoramic view in all directions. On the summit of Mt. Islip you will discover the shell of an old stone cabin and the footings of a fire lookout tower that stood on the summit of Mt. Islip from 1927 to 1937.
San Bernardino Mountains
The San Bernardino Mountains are a high and rugged mountain range in Southern California. The highest point in the range is Mt. San Gorgonio which is at an elevation of 11,502 feet. One of the best wilderness camping locations in Southern California is Dry Lake which sits just below Mt. San Gorgonio. The hike to Dry Lake in the San Gorgonio Wilderness is a challenging winter hike as it is 14 miles roundtrip roughly 2,201 feet of elevation gain. Additionally, cold winter conditions can be present here even into early summer due to the high elevation. To day hike or overnight backpack in the San Gorgonio Wilderness, you must have an additional wilderness permit (The Permit is Free), in addition to the Forest Adventure Pass. You can obtain the additional wilderness permit early from the Mill Creek Ranger Station. Dry Lake is a beautiful seasonal alpine lake located in the San Bernardino National Forest and is a great place for pristine backcountry camping in the snow.
San Diego Mountains
The San Diego Mountains are less rugged than both the San Gabriel Mountains and the San Bernardino Mountains and are more accessible during the wintertime. Snow is typically only present in the winter and after cold storms and does not last as long due to the lower elevation. A great hike during winter in the San Diego Mountains is the hike to Cuyamaca Peak. Cuyamaca Peak is the second tallest peak in San Diego County, at 6,512 feet, and it offers sweeping vistas of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and the greater Southern California area to those who reach its summit. On clear days, visibility from the summit of Cuyamaca Peak ranges from 60–100 miles in almost every direction. To the west, the Pacific Ocean, the Coronado Islands of Mexico, the coastline of San Diego County, Viejas Mountain, and El Cajon Mountain can be seen. Looking north, one can see 6,140-foot Palomar Mountain among the ridge of the Palomar Mountains. On very clear days the 8,716-foot Toro Peak in the Santa Rosas and the San Jacintos are visible.
Tips & Gear
Now that you have three different hikes to choose from for a cold winter hike, you must be prepared to undertake such a hike. One of the main things about hiking in the winter and during cold weather is to have proper gear. You will need a good pair of waterproof hiking boots if you are hiking in snow. Layers are key when hiking in cold weather. You will need a good "non-cotton" base layer, an insulating middle layer, and lastly a good outer layer that is wind and/or waterproof.
If you are hiking in snow, depending on the depth of the snow you might need snowshoes, gaiters, and trekking poles. Make sure to check the weather additionally before going hiking in the cold weather, as you don't want to get caught in an unexpected storm or colder weather than you were anticipating. If you are going to be camping overnight in the snow you are going to need a good sturdy tent, warm sleeping bag, and a portable stove for meals. Bottom-line is for a winter hike in the cold, educate yourself about the hike, have proper gear, and tell someone where you are going and when to expect you back! Happy Trails!
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Astronauts to Test Free-Flying 'Housekeeper' RobotsJuly 20, 2014 Inspired by science fiction, three bowling ball-size free-flying Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) have been flying inside the International Space ... full story
Best-Ever Efficiency Points to Clean, Green Gas-Diesel EngineJuly 15, 2014 The one-cylinder test engine in the basement of a University of Wisconsin-Madison lab is connected to a life-support system of pipes, tubes, ducts and cables. You might think that the engine ... full story
Orbital Sciences' Second Mission to Deliver Delights to Space StationJuly 10, 2014 Satellites, Girl Scouts and good ole Charlie Brown highlight Orbital Sciences Corporation's second commercial resupply voyage to the International Space Station. The mission, Orbital-2, will ... full story
Agile Aperture Antenna Tested on Aircraft to Survey Ground Emitters, Maintain Satellite ConnectionJuly 10, 2014 A software-defined, electronically-reconfigurable Agile Aperture Antenna has now been tested on the land, sea and air. Two of the low-power devices, which can change beam directions in a thousandth ... full story
Fast Building Inspection from the Air: Quiet Flying Robots Do the WorkJuly 9, 2014 Many buildings in Germany are in need of renovation. The reasons for this are often aging building structures and environmental influences. In the future, flying inspection robots will be able to ... full story
Rapid Surgical Innovation Puts Patients at Risk for Medical ErrorsJuly 2, 2014 Researchers have found that the risk of patient harm increased two-fold in 2006 -- the peak year that teaching hospitals nationwide embraced the pursuit of minimally invasive robotic surgery for ... full story
Successful Test of Saucer-Shaped Vehicle for Future Mars MissionsJune 30, 2014 NASA has successfully conducted the first of three planned tests for the Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) project, developed to evaluate new landing technologies for future Mars missions. ... full story
Whale of a Target: Harpooning Space DebrisJune 25, 2014 Faced with the challenge of capturing tumbling satellites to clear key orbits, the European Space Agency is considering turning to an ancient terrestrial technology: the ... full story
Prototype of Unmanned Spaceplane RetrievedJune 25, 2014 On June 23, 2014, the ship and crew aiming to recover Europe's unmanned IXV spacecraft in November had a practice run off the coast of Tuscany, Italy. They retrieved a prototype of the ... full story
NOAA GOES-R Satellite Black Wing Ready for FlightJune 24, 2014 The solar array that will provide power to NOAA's GOES-R satellite has been tested, approved and shipped to a facility where it will be incorporated on the spacecraft. The five sections of the ... full story
Re-Routing Flights Could Reduce Climate Impact, Research SuggestsJune 18, 2014 Aircraft can become more environmentally friendly by choosing flight paths that reduce the formation of their distinctive condensation trails, new research ... full story
Fuel Cells Developed for Increased Airplane EfficiencyJune 16, 2014 Researchers have developed the first fuel cell that can directly convert fuels, such as jet fuel or gasoline, to electricity, providing a dramatically more energy-efficient way to create electric ... full story
Seeking Reality in the Future of Aeronautical SimulationJune 16, 2014 NASA aeronautical innovators are helping to design future airliners that will cut fuel consumption, reduce polluting emissions and fly more quietly. Yet in computational fluid dynamics, or CFD, the ... full story
Decontamination System to Up Research on Space StationJune 16, 2014 Just like eating, drinking and even trying to wash your hair aboard the International Space Station, conducting science experiments in space is not a simple task for astronauts. There are so many ... full story
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Drones Give Farmers an Eye in the Sky to Check on Crop ProgressJune 4, 2014 This growing season, crop researchers are experimenting with the use of drones -- unmanned aerial vehicles -- on their farms. A crop sciences educator is using two drones to take aerial pictures of ... full story
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- Orbital Sciences' second mission to deliver delights to space station
- Agile aperture antenna tested on aircraft to survey ground emitters, maintain satellite connection
- Fuel cells developed for increased airplane efficiency
- Seeking reality in the future of aeronautical simulation
- Decontamination system to up research on space station
- Drones give farmers an eye in the sky to check on crop progress
- Searching for acoustic evidence of MH370
- New pneumatic launchers for analyzing resistance to impacts, improving armor plating
- NASA's saucer-shaped craft preps for flight test
- STMD: Advancing NASA's path to Mars
- LDSD testing for large payloads to Mars
- Aircraft wings that change their shape in flight can help to protect the environment
- Production technology for more efficient jet engines
- NASA-funded rocket to study birthplace of stars
- Seafloor experts publish new view of zone where Malaysia Airlines flight 370 might lie
- Using thoughts to control airplanes
- Aircraft fuel consumption can be reduced by 15 per cent
- Staying on task is difficult in the automated cockpit
- A bird's eye view of fish farms: Drones making major advance into aquaculture industry
- Equipped with new sensors, Morpheus preps to tackle landing on its own
- NASA aeronautics set to premiere high-flying sequel
- NASA tests Orion's parachute performance over Arizona while work progresses in Florida
- Asteroids made easy: 'Patch of asteroid' being built inside a satellite
- Mantis shrimp stronger than airplanes: Composite material inspired by shrimp stronger than standard used in airplane frames
- Sustainable ways to keep us flying: New technologies to improve safety and efficiency in the aviation industry
- Remotely operated aircraft successfully tested as tool for measuring changes in polar ice sheets
- Understanding the physics of turbulent flows inside turbines
- Research benefits surgeons making decisions on how to help their patients breathe easier
- What makes flying snakes such gifted gliders?
- Smart SPHERES are about to get a whole lot smarter
- Orion testing provides lessons and data for splashdown recovery operations
- Air force aircraft returned from Vietnam identified as postwar source of agent orange contamination
- Bats inspire 'micro air vehicle' designs: Small flying vehicles, complete with flapping wings, may now be designed
- Virtual-reality 'assisted' flying? Helping airline passengers experience comfort, space and altered self-perception
- Extreme high speed planes: How safe would planes be traveling at Mach 7 and above?
- Prototype of single ion heat engine created
- New research questions effectiveness of drones in fight against terrorism and highlights growing opposition to their use
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Residents in San Antonio City Council District 8 on the Northwest Side gathered Saturday evening to hear their councilman, Ron Nirenberg, outline his vision for the future.
It was Nirenberg's first State of District 8 address. But residents in attendance didn't just listen. Every table full of involved citizens got the chance to put their heads together to come up with ideas for their district. They collaborated on various topics and they shared their ideas with others. One table thought about how to make downtown attractive.
Bexar County Sheriff Susan Pamerleau has received her license as a Texas peace officer as required by law, and she said she is planning further improvements to her law enforcement expertise.
The certification was required within two years of Pamerleau's election and last week she passed the exam to gain the certification, one year after she took office. Sheriff's office spokesman Paul Berry said Pamerleau will now begin other classes to increase her professional expertise in other public safety disciplines.
Tuesday night there's a music experience set for Schreiner University in Kerrville featuring the flamenco guitar music of Ron Radford.
"Flamenco is the music of the people, the music of the peasants. It's the blues of Spain," said Kathleen Hudson, who teaches English at Schreiner University.
"He [Radford] was a recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship that took him to Spain to study music with the gypsies" she said. "He's also really committed to education and learning, and when you put those two things together you just get an amazing performance."
The Department of State Health Services announced Friday the closure of a women's health care clinic in Houston that performed abortions in violation of the state's new restrictions for such facilities.
According to records obtained from Texas Medical Board, Dr. Theodore M. Herring Jr. performed 268 abortions at A Affordable Women's Medical Center between Nov. 6, 2013 and Feb. 7, 2014 without admitting rights at a nearby hospital, a restriction now required under the new Texas abortion law.
The medical board has also revoked Herring's medical license.
Former San Antonio City Councilman Carlton Soules officially kicked off his campaign Sunday to run in the Republican primary for Bexar County judge.
Soules is fairly new to the political scene, having won the City Council District 10 seat in 2011. But in just a short time, Soules said he has learned a lot, and wants to stop spending he thinks is ruining the county. He said he has a three-step plan to take the county back from what conservatives say has been out-of-control spending for far too long.
First, he wants to stop what he calls "legacy projects" like streetcars.
The McNay Art Museum's Tobin Distinguished Lecture Series presented Marc Scorca, speaking on January 30, 2014. The title of his presentation is "Why Opera Matters."
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As early voting begins tomorrow for primary races across the state we highlight the race for the Democratic nominee for Bexar County Judge. Longtime District 4 County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson is challenging sitting Judge, Nelson Wolff.
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Austin lobbyist Steve Bresnen, along with a political watchdog group, are taking a back-door approach to creating a rule that would reveal all of the money that is used to influence elected officials and their decisions.
The upcoming Youth Orchestras of San Antonio concert on Monday night promises something big and unusual.
"We have collaborated with SAY Sí, this wonderful, after school, year-round arts program for high school students, to create new art inspired by [Modest Petrovich] Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition,' " said YOSA Music Director Troy Peters.
SAY Sí does with arts largely what YOSA does with music, gives young people a creative outlet. Peters explained exactly what they're doing with SAY Si.
In a meeting with the San Antonio Express-News editorial board on Thursday, Wendy Davis, the likely Democratic nominee for governor, called on Attorney General Greg Abbott to stop defending Texas' ban on same-sex marriage.
Davis said in that meeting that as governor she would take steps to remove that section of the Texas Constitution and repeal the law.


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North America is a dynamic migration region, with the United States home to more immigrants than any other country in the world, the Mexico-U.S. corridor the globe's top migration corridor, and Canada a leading destination for migrants. Research collected here focuses on everything from visa policy and border management to immigrant integration, national identity, the demographics of immigrants in the region and their educational and workforce outcomes, and ways to more effectively use migration policy as a lever for national and regional competitiveness.
Find relevant MPI resources on the child migration crisis—from research, articles, and public briefings that analyze the trends and policy developments surrounding the recent uptick in migration of unaccompanied minors to data on Central American immigrant populations and country profiles of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras—all in one place. Click here.
The U.S. immigrant population—estimated at 40.8 million in 2012 — is the nation's historical numerical high, and it is also the largest foreign-born population in the world. About 20 percent of all international migrants reside in the United States, even as the country accounts for less than 5 percent of global population. This article presents the latest, most sought-after data on immigrants in the United States—by origin, residence, legal status, deportations, languages spoken, and more—in one easy-to-use resource.
Over three-quarters of Taiwanese immigrants own their home, and almost as many hold a bachelor's degree or higher. MPI's Serena Yi-Ying Lin examines the population's size, geographic distribution, and socioeconomic characteristics.
MPI's Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Bergeron report on the Justice Department's suit against Arizona's newest immigration law and the Supreme Court's decision to hear a case challenging the 2007 Legal Arizona Workers Act. Also in this edition: Haitian nationals get more time to file for Temporary Protected Status, the House approves $701 million for border security measures, Tennessee enacts an immigration enforcement bill, and more.
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A lo largo de la segunda mitad del siglo XX, Marruecos y México se han convertido en fuentes de fuerza laboral migrante, mayoritariamente de poca calificación, en los Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea.
MPI's Muzaffar Chishti and Claire Bergeron report on President Barack Obama's decision to send 1,200 National Guard troops to the Southwest border, the continued debate over Arizona's immigration law, the State Department's 2010 trafficking report, increased U.S. immigration application fees and more.
Breakfast briefing with T. Alexander Aleinikoff, Demetrios G. Papademetriou, and Kathleen Newland.
Briefing and discussion of the release of the latest paper by MPI's Labor Markets Initiative: The Impact of Immigrants in Recession and Economic Expansion.
A broad consensus exists that the long-term impact of immigration on Americans' average income is small but positive, improving employment, productivity, and income. In the short term, however, immigration may slightly reduce native employment and average income. This report provides an analysis of short- and long-run impacts of immigration over the business cycle.
A discussion on possible reforms to the immigration adjudication system and the recent report on the topic by the American Bar Association's Commission on Immigration.
Award winners were honored at the second annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC, on May 18, 2010.
This statement from the fourth plenary meeting of the Transatlantic Council on Migration focuses on immigrant integration and how to shift focus back onto integration as a continuous and interactive process, even amidst the tumult of a persistent economic crisis.
'Securing Human Mobility' book release discussion with Susan Ginsburg, Michael German, Luis Rubio, and Donald M. Kerwin.
Public Policy Institute of California researchers Magnus Lofstrom and Laura Hill discuss their research examining the potential labor market outcomes and other possible economic effects of a legalization program.


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Hilton Head, S.C. — Harriette "Peggy" Driscoll Ebinger, 84, passed away peacefully on March 6 in Hilton Head, S.C. Born in St. Paul, Minn., and educated at Swarthmore College, Peggy lived abroad for many years.
Her life was enriched by her love of people and her passion for literature, music and art. She was committed to volunteer work and took great pleasure in her tennis, knitting and bridge groups. Divorced and twice widowed, Peggy was fortunate in her last years to have the loving companionship of Phil Learned.
Peggy is survived by daughters Pam and Misha; brother Ted and his, wife, Sandy; nephew Ted, niece DeeDee, granddaughter Amy, and step-granddaughters Rebecca, Miranda and Lucy.
ARRANGEMENTS: Donations may be made to Volunteers in Medicine in Hilton Head and Hospice Care of the Low Country in Bluffton, S.C.


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1. 18" x 3" Pressure Rated PVC Pipe
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3. Piezoelectric BBQ Igniter or Flint & Steel Lantern Striker (Available at hardware or sporting goods stores)
4. 2 Self Tapping Screws if using a BBQ Ignitor
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So cool!!! your instructables are getting my brain gears turning!!! OH MAN. OH MAN! This is gonna be fun!!!! you make nerf look like childs play!
I already build the launcher and I'm now firing coke bottles (2,5l) and it's awesome, I really want to build the rocket now.
I think this is an amazing implementation of basic physics.
I have a question about the fuel, however. What is it that oxidizes inside the hairspray? Is there a specific chemical that I should look for? I currently have Petroleum-infused Silicon Oil, but I'm not sure if that will produce the gas pressure needed for liftoff. I also don't want to buy the 'wrong' hairspray, persae, and waste $15 on a product nobody in our family uses.
Thanks in advance!
Great 'ible - built one with my son on the weekend and had a blast! (excuse the pun). Have a look at my video below. I had some trouble initially as the hair spray wouldn't ignite. I found that if I blew down the pipe after I sprayed that helped.
Keep up the great work.
Epic idea.
Looks like you get some great height!


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