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During the time of the APM standard (Advanced Power Management), power control was hardware-only:
Call an
ioctl on
/dev/apm, the kernel then made a bios call, hardware took control and set things straight.
To allow OS-directed power management, ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) was created.
Now there exist state definitions in the ACPI standard for the
Generally the first state (ID 0) always defines a running/working mode without power savings or other power impediments.
G0 working
S0 everything powered on like G0 - just monitor is turned off
G1 sleeping
S1 power on suspend (POS) - CPU not doing instructions, CPU caches cleared, CPU and ram fully powered, some devices turned off
S2 CPU off - CPU caches are flushed to RAM, CPU powerless
S3 standby / suspend to ram (STR) - only RAM remains powered on
S4 hibernate / suspend to disk - RAM saved to HDD/SSD, and all power is turned off.
G2 (S5) soft off - a little power to the motherboard, so the powerbutton or wake-on-lan etc. will work
G3 mechanical off - powered off via powerswitch of PSU (power supply unit), so the power cord can be removed safely
D0 fully on - full power
D1 intermediary state, definition depends on device
D2 intermediary state, definition depends on device
D3 off - unresponsive to the bus it is connected to
D3 hot - has aux power, can assert power management request to transition to higher power states
D3 cold - completely powered off
C0 operating state
C1 halt - no execution is done, but can return to C0 in an instant via signals
C2 stop clock - has to be awoken by hardware interrupts, external clocks run
C3 sleep - cache is not maintained coherently, takes longer to wake up, no external clocks run. See next table, too.
From here, a non-exhaustive list of processor power states:
C0 Operating-State CPU fully turned on All CPUs
C1 Halt Stops CPU main internal clocks via software; 486DX4 and above
bus interface unit and APIC are kept running at full speed.
C1E Enhanced-Halt Stops CPU main internal clocks via software and reduces CPU voltage; All socket LGA775 CPUs
bus interface unit and APIC are kept running at full speed.
C1E Stops all CPU internal clocks. Turion 64, 65-nm Athlon X2 and Phenom CPUs
C2 Stop-Grant Stops CPU main internal clocks via hardware; 486DX4 and above
bus interface unit and APIC are kept running at full speed.
C2 Stop-Clock Stops CPU internal and external clocks via hardware Only 486DX4, Pentium, Pentium MMX, K5, K6, K6-2, K6-III
C2E Extended-Stop Grant Stops CPU main internal clocks via hardware and reduces CPU voltage; Core 2 Duo and above (Intel only)
bus interface unit and APIC are kept running at full speed.
C3 Sleep Stops all CPU internal clocks Pentium II, Athlon and above, but not on Core 2 Duo E4000 and E6000
C3 Deep-Sleep Stops all CPU internal and external clocks Pentium II and above, but not on Core 2 Duo E4000 and E6000; Turion 64
C3 AltVID Stops all CPU internal clocks and reduces CPU voltage AMD Turion 64
C4 Deeper-Sleep Reduces CPU voltage Pentium M and above, but not on Core 2 Duo E4000 and E6000 series; AMD Turion 64
C4E/C5 Enhanced-Deeper-Sleep Reduces CPU voltage even more and turns off the memory cache Core Solo, Core Duo and 45-nm mobile Core 2 Duo only
C6 Deep-Power-Down Reduces the CPU internal voltage to any value, including 0V 45-nm mobile Core 2 Duo only
As can be seen here, intel defines up to 10 c-states, but this exceeds the ACPI specification.
The c-states can also be the source of time-sync errors in virtual machines. Since the hypervisor maybe cannot pass through the real-time clock, he may provide an emulated one, which in turn is related to the working cpu and its power states.
Energy consumption = no clock running = time halts
This can be the reason why your virtual machines are out of sync with the hypervisor clock every few days.
Disable the c-states in the BIOS, to make sure this will not happen, if your BIOS allows it.
Devices and CPU's running in D0 or C0 can have several p-states / performance states.
These are individually for the device / processor defined states in which the hardware can run:
P0 max power and frequency
P1 less than P0
P2 less than P1
Pn less than P(n-1)
This is what i.e. intel SpeedStep is about, throttling CPU power and frequency to achieve energy savings.
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The season has started off slowly for me as I've been pre-occupied with personal things. As it stands now, I'm in a handful of leagues. One is a 14-team mixed keeper league in which I haven't been able to get out of my own way and wound up in rebuilding mode again last year. The second is a 16-team mixed keeper league that I won in 2012. The third is an NFBC mixed slow draft that I joined at the last minute and is now in the 12th of 50 rounds.
The last team I currently have is the Mastersball entry in the CBSSports.com Analysts Auction League, National League version. I represented the site last year in the same league which was won going away by Al Melchior of CBSSports.com. I wound up 10th of 12 teams and will be looking to avenge the site's honor this year.
I felt pretty good with my team entering the year with my offense and pitching anchored by Andrew McCutchen and Roy Halladay, respectively, but it didn't work out as I had expected. The entire 10th place squad (with auction values) was as follows:
C - Miguel Montero (20), Chris Snyder (3)
CI – Jesus Guzman (3), Scott Rolen (2), Jimmy Paredes (8)
MI – Chase Utley (20), Brandon Crawford (2), Neil Walker (18)
OF – Andrew McCutchen (32), Chris Young (23), Melky Cabrera (15), Alex Presley (10), Brian Bogusevic (3)
U – Roger Bernadina (1)
P – Roy Halladay (33), Johan Santana (6), A.J. Burnett (5), Josh Collmenter (3), Jonathan Papelbon (19), Joel Hanrahan (17), Jason Motte (15), Eric Surkamp (1), Shelby Miller (1)
Bench – Juan Francisco, Scott Cousins, John Baker, Randy Wells, Jake Westbrook, Eric O'Flaherty, Guillermo Moscoso
While this team was good on saves, it turned out to be woefully light on other categories, especially home runs, runs and strikeouts.
The auction for this league is February 26. So what will my strategy be entering this draft? I don't really have a strategy per se but I do know I probably won't be too involved in the bidding for the likes of top players like Ryan Braun, Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp, all of whom will most likely go for more than I'll be willing to spend.
Another player I'm not too high on is Justin Upton, who will be making the move from the Valley of the Sun to Atlanta and the Braves. I expect a rebound from last year but don't think the power will be what it was in 2011.
I doubt I'll be too much involved in the Bryce Harper sweepstakes either. While he's a very good talent, the outfielder is still only 20 years old and there's a lot of hype (or high expectations, if you prefer) to meet for the price someone will have to pay.Anyone else, I'll at least look at. I'll be keeping a close eye on things the next week and a half as I set out to redeem last year's result.

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Mark Cook joined Jeff Zito tonight to talk some Bucs football and to hash out some difference that the two had over a comment made on Fan Interference.
After the 2 ironed things out, Mark and Jeff talked about this past week's game with the Bucs and the Eagles. Before the game even started, Jeff wanted to know about the latest with Johnthan Banks and the reports is he had contracted MRSA, and if the Eagles should have played the game this past weekend.
Another off field issue that the Bucs have had to deal with was the report that Greg Schiano himself was the person who gave the information of Josh Freeman's medical issues out to the public and what the ramifications could be if that were true.
Mike Glennon was also a topic of discussion and how he progressed in his second start. Although Glennon did not lose the game for the Bucs, Cook talks about how he did not go out and win the game either. The book still seems to be out on Glennon's physical ability to play quarterback in the NFL, but he has all the mental tools and work ethic to make it work.


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Driver Codes of Conduct
Drugs and Alcohol
Drivers must:
- Never drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication
- Make arrangements so they do not need to drive if they will be drinking alcohol
- Avoid drinking alcohol at anytime, especially if they know they will be driving later
- Be aware that they may still be over the limit, or affected by alcohol the morning after they have been drinking
- Be aware that prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines can affect driving and can cause drowsiness
- Report drug or alcohol problems, including cautions, summons or convictions for alcohol or drug related offences, to the fleet manager
- Co-operate with monitoring, reporting and investigation procedures
Driver disciplinary procedure
1. Depending on the nature/severity of the complaint the driver would initially be requested to attend the office for interview.
2. Should the complaint relate to drugs, alcohol, or any nature of gross misconduct the drivers data unit should immediately be disabled and driver asked to attend office.
3. After interviewing the driver and a full investigation being made and a decision as to what action if any should be taken. I.e:
- No action
- Verbal warning
- Verbal warning and refund to customer
- Suspension
- Termination of association with Rainbow City Taxis
- Depending on nature of offence and outcome the Taxi Inspection Centre to be informed
4. All incidents to be logged in drivers data base.
5. If the complaint was deemed valid, information would immediately be passed to the Licencing authority.
Adverse weather conditions
In recent years severe weather conditions have adversely affected some driver's ability to work therefore this policy has been developed to cover situations, such as heavy snow, flooding or severe weather warnings.
100% of all Rainbow City Taxi drivers are self employed and it is each individual drivers decision to make an informed judgement in adverse weather conditions.
Policy Aims
The company recognises the need to safely maintain its operation during adverse weather conditions, whilst maintaining its duty of care.
The policy is intended to provide guidance within which these circumstances can be dealt with effectively ensuring all drivers are treated fairly and consistently.
Policy Statement
1. The company will use appropriate methods of informing drivers and customers of changes to operations in the event of adverse weather conditions.
2. Any driver should inform the fleet manager should they feel that their personal safety and/or that of others is at risk in the event of adverse weather conditions.
3. All drivers are expected to make every effort to cover their shift as normal unless they feel it is unsafe to do so.
Accident Incident Investigation Guidelines
To investigate accidents/incidents, write report and implement corrective actions to prevent a similar incident occurring in the future the following guidelines will be of assistance. Note that these are guidelines and are not comprehensive and it will not always be necessary to consider all the points.
Obtain General Information
Determine the names of injured and any witnesses/people early on the scene.
Record the extent of injury/damage/disruption.
Has anything been altered since the accident?
Determine what the layout of the area – make a sketch/take photographs if applicable.
The time, location and environmental conditions (lighting, obstruction, weather conditions )
Obtain witness statements
Name, contact details and occupation.
What were their observations and reactions – No one has this authority other than the police.
Establish Circumstances
What was occurring at the time and what happened?
What were the events leading to the accident?
What would have been the worst probable outcome?
Are there previous examples of this incident happening before?
Identify and implement measures to prevent a recurrence
Could the outcome have been more serious and what prevented that from happening?
What needs to be done to prevent a recurrence?


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The benchmark index doesn't reflect the true allocations of U.S. bond investors, and the industry needs to look again at corporate - bond index funds or rework the current index, says Vanguard founder Jack Bogle.
There are fundamental reasons why rates are so low today, but that doesn't mean there aren't potentially significant risks to holding bonds , says Western Asset's Steve Walsh.
Although the interest rate spread between corporates and Treasuries looks reasonable, because interest rates themselves are so low, corporate bond investors aren't being adequately compensated on an all-in basis, says Morningstar's Dave Sekera.
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I have to confess a bit of queasy ambivalence when I see the bulldozers, block walls and banners signaling the start of a new suburban housing subdivision in the valley these days. On the one hand, sure, I'll grab the pom poms and cheerlead any hopeful green shoot signaling economic comeback squeezing up out of the cracks. On the other, the sight of new homes taking root calls forth an echo of that former, fabled savior that failed us, the growth machine. (Didn't someone mumble something a few years back about economic diversification or something?) But I can't ambivalize too hard. I'm a child of the Las Vegas suburbs, after all (Sunrise Manor, represent), who emerged from master-planned placelessness to love and embrace Las Vegas' sense of place. Indeed, when I tell people I grew up here and enjoyed a stable, conventional, milk-and-cookies, middle-class upbringing, they always pronounce this alien in their midst, the defier of stereotypes, a remarkable specimen — for not growing into, I guess, a chain-smoking, slot-addicted reptile-man who lives at Dotty's. Kind of a low bar, isn't it? My internal monologue always answers: Not doing something or not turning out a certain way isn't remarkable. Doing something is remarkable.
Take Ruby Duncan. She is remarkable. The political activist fought for benefits for struggling families, leading a famous 1971 Strip rally to protest federal welfare cuts. Or take Otto Merida. An emigrant from Cuba seeking a better life, Merida took advantage of one of our nation's abundant natural resources — the endless opportunities of a meritocracy — to become an embodiment of modern American success as the head of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce. These are just two of the figures in our third installment of "We Just Had to Ask," our annual package of Q&As. This time around, we corralled a handful of longtime Las Vegans — seminal, necessary, colorful figures in culture, politics and business — and had them share their origin stories. What brought them here? What drove them here? What was Vegas like back in the day? Each Las Vegan — from former state Sen. Joe Neal to rock 'n' roll bar owner Tommy Rocker to ballet patron Nancy Houssels — has a fascinating (and funny, and inspiring, and sometimes surprising) story to tell. For all their riffs and anecdotes, however, what I like most about these pioneers is an attitude they share, unfashionable as it seems these days: a pragmatic optimism that sees absence as opportunity. Ruby Duncan didn't see an organized activist movement in Las Vegas — so she started building one herself. Nancy Houssels, a dancer on the Strip of yesteryear, saw an opportunity to be part of something more special and enduring than a two-shows-nightly existence, and helped shape Nevada Ballet Theatre into a cultural keystone in the valley.
The details differ. Each endeavor required a tailored grit, a customized talent, but the first thing it required was a commitment to stick around and devote themselves — another rare posture in an era of restless attention that's always on the lookout for a bigger pond. I've heard many a newcomer friend consider Las Vegas, all nascent and troubled, and declare it the Wild West. I don't think they mean it as a compliment, but I take it as one. My internal monologue says: Tame it. Start something. Build something. Thrill us with a new institution.


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The state fair is right around the corner and Grand Island is looking festive. A four-year tradition has businesses getting creative.
Around Grand Island, decorated hay bales sit proudly outside local businesses and they are meant to get local businesses more involved in the upcoming state fair.
The ladies at LOA Fitness figured decorating their own hay bale would be good for business... And fun for the kids who come in with their moms. They chose to decorate theirs like a minion from the Pixar movie Despicable Me.
Laura Falkena, said "Minions are a very familiar thing these days. We notice a lot of cars stopping, taking pictures, looking at it."
They aren't the only ones who made minions. Boys Town had a blast making theirs too.
"It was a lot of fun. They really enjoyed being involved and we got a lot of the semis and cars that were driving by were honking as we were doing it and they really enjoyed the attention too," said Von Lutz, a shift manager at Boys Town Grand Island.
The hay bales help get the state fair excitement started in Grand Island. But as one business found, they aren't exactly easy to decorate.
Liza Nelson from Good Samaritan Society said, "Once we got started...it was a lot more work than we expected."
They decided to make a cow to support the 4-h community in Grand Island, but one part of the cow proved difficult.
"The hardest part was getting the head on," said Tausha Moeller.
Rodney Gericke was tasked with the job of attaching the head. "It turned out okay. Better than I expected."
There are nearly 30 decorated hay bales around town. The hay bales will be taken down September 3rd.


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South Indian Bank advances on good Q3 outcome
capital market | Mumbai |
South Indian Bank gained 3.17% to Rs 29.25 at 12:23 IST on BSE after net profit rose 25.44% to Rs 128.25 crore on 18.97% growth in total income to Rs 1193.91 crore in Q3 December 2012 over Q3 December 2011.
The private sector bank declared the Q3 December 2012 results during market hours today, 15 January 2013.
Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex was up 32.39 points or 0.16% to 19,938.80.
On BSE, 23.39 lakh shares were traded in the counter as against average daily volume of 11.17 lakh shares in the past one quarter.
The stock hit a high of Rs 29.70 and a low of Rs 28.40 so far during the day. The stock had hit a 52-week low of Rs 20.10 on 31 August 2012. The stock had hit a 52-week high of Rs 30.65 on 7 January 2013.
The stock had outperformed the market over the past one month till 14 January 2013, rising 6.78% compared with the Sensex's 3.05% rise. The scrip also outperformed the market in past one quarter, surging 21.67% as against Sensex's 6.59% rise.
The private sector bank has equity capital of Rs 133.62 crore. Face value per share is Re 1.
South Indian Bank's provisions and contingencies surged to Rs 45.99 crore in Q3 December 2012 from Rs 22.19 crore in Q3 December 2011.
South Indian Bank's ratio of gross non-performing assets (NPA) to gross advances stood at 1.62% as on 31 December 2012, higher than 0.94% as on 31 December 2011 and 1.74% as on 30 September 2012. The ratio of net NPA to net advances stood at 0.68% as on 31 December 2012, higher than 0.24% as on 31 December 2011 and 0.86% as on 30 September 2012.
The bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) as per Basel II norms stood at 13.85% as on 31 December 2012 compared to 12.03% as on 31 December 2011 and 14.43% as on 30 September 2012.
South Indian Bank is a Kerala-based private-sector bank.
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Paul Haynes
Paul Haynes begins his first year as cornerbacks coach at Michigan State.Haynes comes to Michigan State following one season at Louisville where he coached the cornerbacks. In 2002, the Cardinals ranked fifth in C-USA and No. 35 nationally in pass efficiency defense (112.9 rating).
Haynes spent the 2001 season with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars where he served as the defensive quality-control coach. His duties included assisting the defensive coaching staff in all aspects of game preparation -- compiling scouting reports, breaking down opponent film and writing the playbook. He also helped coach the secondary.
In 2001, Jacksonville ranked among the AFC leaders in passing defense (second at 190 yards per game), scoring defense (fourth at 17.9 points) and total defense (seventh at 316.9 yards).
He worked for two years under former Spartan defensive coordinator Dean Pees at Kent State (1999-2000) where he coached the secondary in 1999 before taking over the duties as assistant head coach and safeties coach in 2000.
Prior to joining the Kent State staff, Haynes coached the running backs and secondary at NCAA I-AA Northern Iowa in 1997-98.
He also served as secondary coach at Ferris State for two seasons, from 1995-96. Haynes began his coaching career at St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio, in 1993 before moving on to Bowling Green as a graduate assistant in 1994.
Haynes earned four letters (1987-88; 1990-91) as a safety at Kent State while playing for three different head coaches, in Glen Mason, Dick Crum and Pete Cordelli. He began his playing career as a walk-on and promptly led the Golden Flashes in interceptions with three in 1987. Haynes also led the team in tackles in 1998 (116 stops) and 1990 (133). He produced 440 career tackles - the fifth-highest total recorded by a defensive back in NCAA history. His 440 tackles rank seventh on Kent State's all-time list.
The Columbus, Ohio, native earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Kent State in 1992.
Married to the former Danita Fields from Tallahassee, Fla., Haynes and his wife have two children: a daughter, Jordyn (9), and a son, Tarron (5).
YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: First. Joined staff on Dec. 28, 2002, from Louisville.
PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College -- Graduate assistant coach at Bowling Green (1994); secondary coach at Ferris State (1995-96); running backs and secondary coach at Northern Iowa (1997-98); secondary coach and assistant head coach/safeties coach at Kent State (1999-2000); cornerbacks coach at Louisville (2002). NFL -- Defensive quality-control coach with Jacksonville Jaguars (2001).
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Kent State in 1992.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College -- Four-year letterman as a safety at Kent State (1987-88; 1990-91).
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach -- 2002 GMAC Bowl.


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Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations. It is about improving our standard of living by protecting human health, conserving the environment, using resources efficiently and advancing long-term economic competitiveness. It requires the integration of environmental, economic and social priorities into policies and programs and requires action at all levels—citizens, industry, and governments.
Achieving sustainable development in Canada is intimately connected with achieving sustainable development around the world. There is a growing understanding of the interconnection between global ecological, economic and political/social systems. It has become imperative to consider economic prosperity in an integrated way with social development and environmental protection. It is also imperative to consider the long-term as well as the short term impacts of any action. To make sustainable development a reality, there must be cooperation and change by governments, businesses and communities around the world.
Sustainable development is about ensuring that the decisions we make as citizens, consumers, investors and governments contribute to an excellent quality of life for us and for future generations. Reaching this goal requires striking a careful balance on a range of issues, namely economic growth, environmental protection and social development, and implementing policies and programs that support our commitment to this balance.
Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS)
The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) is mandated by the Federal Sustainable Development Act (the Act), which received Royal Assent on June 26, 2008. The Act responds to a number of international commitments Canada has made to produce such a strategy, including at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992 and at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The FSDS focuses on environmental sustainability as a first step in integrating environmental concerns with economic and social considerations and sets in motion a process that will over time improve the way in which environmental, economic, and social issues are considered.
Significant progress has been made since the first FSDS covering 2010-2013. Canada's second Federal Sustainable Development Strategy 2013-2016 builds on progress already achieved, further advancing our objectives of making environmental decision making more transparent and accountable and ensuring Canada is on a path to environmental sustainability.
Further information on the advancement of sustainable development initiatives can be obtained by visiting the Environment Canada website.
The Government of Canada would like your input on the draft Federal Sustainable Development Strategy 2016-2019. Visit the Strategy website to review the Strategy and help us make it better. Your comments are welcome throughout the consultation period which ends June 24, 2016.
Strategic Environmental Assessment
To make informed decisions in support of sustainable development, decision makers at all levels must be able to integrate economic, social and environmental considerations. The environmental assessment of policy, plan and program proposals, also known as strategic environmental assessment (SEA), is a tool to help decision makers consider sustainable development. It provides a systematic approach for identifying important, potential (positive or negative) environmental impacts early in the planning process, before they occur. SEAs help inform decision makers so they can modify the proposal design to optimize positive impacts and minimize or eliminate negative impacts.
The Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals is the key policy that integrates environmental considerations into federal government decision-making. Under the directive, ministers expect that a detailed analysis level SEA of a policy, plan or program proposal be conducted when the following two conditions are met:
- The proposal is submitted to an individual minister or Cabinet for approval.
- The implementation of the proposal may result in important environmental effects, either positive or negative.
DFATD has put in place an internal process to ensure that all its Cabinet and ministerial submissions are subject to the application of the directive. The directive requires that federal departments and agencies, upon the completion of a detailed analysis level SEA, prepare public statements of environmental effects. These can be found at:
- Public Statements on Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs) - International Development
- Canada's Approach to Current and Future Nuclear Cooperation Agreements
- Canada's whole-of-government engagement in Sudan
Environmental Assessments of Trade Negotiations
Environmental assessments of trade negotiations are an important decision-making tool for promoting sustainable development. Environmental assessments of trade negotiations contribute to more open decision-making within the federal government by engaging representatives from other levels of government, the public, the private sector and non-governmental organizations in this process. Environmental assessments also improve overall policy coherence at the national level by assisting decision-makers to understand the environmental implications of trade policy.
For more information, please visit Environmental Assessments of Trade Negotiations.
Project-Level Environmental Assessment
Environmental assessment (EA) is a planning and decision-making tool. The objectives of an EA are to minimize or avoid adverse environmental effects before they occur; and incorporate environmental factors into decision making. An EA should be conducted as early as possible in the planning stage of a project in order for the proponent to be able to reflect the analysis in the proposed plans, including the incorporation of mitigation measures to address adverse environmental effects. By considering environmental effects and mitigation measures early in the project planning cycle, an EA can support better decision making and result in many benefits, such as:
- avoidance or minimization of adverse environmental effects;
- opportunities for public participation and community consultation;
- increased protection of quality of life and human health;
- better management of natural resources;
- reduced project costs and delays;
- reduced risks of environmental harm or disasters;
- increased government accountability and harmonization;
- lessened probability of trans-boundary environmental effects; and
- informed decisions that contribute to responsible development of natural resources.
Under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 environmental assessments are only conducted for projects designated under regulations. Projects outside Canada are not subject to these regulations so to avoid confusion related to the legal implications we may refer to environmental reviews instead.
Additionally, environmental reviews for projects outside Canada must be conducted with respect for foreign sovereignty, international law, and international agreements to which Canada is a party.
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Welcome to E-Books Directory
This page lists freely downloadable books.
Network Security
E-Books for free online viewing and/or download
e-books in this category
Building the Infrastructure for Cloud Security
by Raghu Yeluri, Enrique Castro-Leon - Springer , 2014
The book highlights the fundamental technology components necessary to build and enable trusted clouds. Here is an explanation of the security and compliance challenges organizations face as they migrate mission-critical applications to the cloud.
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Information Security and Privacy in Network Environments
- U.S. Government Printing Office , 1994
The report focuses on policy issues in three areas: 1) national cryptography policy, including federal information processing standards; 2)guidance on safeguarding unclassified information in federal agencies; 3)legal issues and information security.
(3095 views)
Ethical Hacking
- HaKTuts , 2014
Ethical hacking, which encompasses methodical penetration testing, white hat hacking, and vulnerability testing -- involves the same tools, tricks, and techniques that criminal hackers use, but with the target's permission in a professional setting.
(3846 views)
Network Security and Management
- Wikipedia , 2014
From the table of contents: Introduction (Code, Cipher, Cryptography); Stream Ciphers (Stream cipher, Rotor machine, Stream cipher attack, ...); Public Key Systems; System Identification and Clustering; Security; Telecommunication Networks.
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- Wikibooks , 2013
The OpenSSH protocol suite provides secure remote access and file transfer. This book is for fellow users of OpenSSH to help them save effort and time through using OpenSSH, and especially SFTP, where it makes sense to use it.
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Internet Safety: Keeping your Computer Safe on the Internet
by Leo Notenboom - Puget Sound Software , 2011
In this free 113 page ebook I summarize popular articles from covering the basics -- the things you must do, the software you must run and the concepts you need to be aware of -- to keep your computer and your data safe as you use the internet.
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Guide to Securing Intranet and Extranet Servers
- VeriSign , 2000
This guide reviews the main security risks of deploying Intranets and Extranets and will discuss the five fundamental goals of a security system: privacy, authentication, content integrity, non-repudiation, and ease of use.
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Firewalls Complete
by Marcus Goncalves - Mcgraw-Hill , 1998
This book provides all of the information needed to install and maintain firewalls. It covers major firewall technologies and brands, advantages and disadvantages, what to watch for, who to avoid, and what to look for in firewall products.
(7487 views)
A Guide to Claims-Based Identity and Access Control
by Dominick Baier, at al. - Microsoft Press , 2010
This book gives you enough information to evaluate claims-based identity as a possible option when you're planning a new application or making changes to an existing one. It is intended for any architect, developer, or IT professional.
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Nmap Network Scanning
by Gordon Fyodor Lyon - Nmap Project , 2009
The official guide to the Nmap Security Scanner, a free and open source utility used by millions of people for network discovery, administration, and security auditing. This book suits all levels of security and networking professionals.
(18981 views)
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American Taekwondo Association (ATA) hosts its 21st annual World Championship conference
June 20-26 in Little Rock.
The week will be filled with martial arts seminars, special training sessions,
and tournament competition. Also of note, this year ATA will inaugurate a new
Grand Master- a first for the organization. This will be the first time the ATA
will have two 9th Degree Black Belts- one in the role of Grand Master and one
as Grand Master Emeritus. One year after embarking on a trip around the world,
Grand Master Soon Ho Lee and the Grand Master Nominee, Chief Master In Ho Lee
return to Little Rock from a 12 month trek.
In addition to welcoming a new Grand Master, the Inaugural Ceremony will
include special performances and demonstrations by some of the top martial
artists in the world. The elaborate Inaugural Ceremony is Saturday June 25 at
Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.
For competitors, students will compete in divisions based on age and belt rank.
They will demonstrate their skills in traditional forms, weapons, sparring,
creative and ATA-Xtreme open-hand forms and weapons. These competitions will be
held at the Statehouse Convention Center Friday through Sunday and are open to
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Dallas' Jordan Spieth close to locking up PGA Tour card for '14
Dallas' Jordan Spieth virtually locked up full membership on the PGA Tour for next season with his tie for ninth at the RBS Heritage Classic.
Spieth, 19, has posted three top-10s in seven PGA Tour starts since turning pro. His $125,667 payday at Hilton Head pushed his earnings to $662,399. He has surpassed No. 125 on last year's money list (Kevin Chappell ($647,510) — the number needed to earn his card for next year.
Spieth, who turned pro midway through his sophomore season at Texas, has already gained special temporary membership, which provides unlimited entry to events via sponsor's exemptions. He is playing the next two weeks — the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, N.C. — then the HP Byron Nelson Championship on May 16-19 at the TPC Four Seasons at Las Colinas.


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In 2000 she published her first book, "In the Footsteps of Mr Kurtz", the story of Mobutu's rise and fall, which won a PEN prize for non-fiction. Her second book, "I didn't do it for you", which focused on the little-written-about Red Sea nation of Eritrea, came out in 2005 and was hailed as a "gripping political thriller" by Monica Ali.
Her third book, published in February 2009, was "It's Our Turn to Eat", which tracks the story of Kenyan corruption whistleblower John Githongo, who sought refuge in her London flat. Boycotted by Nairobi bookshops terrified of being sued, it has become an underground bestseller in Kenya, distributed by local churches, radio stations and non-governmental groups and debated in town hall meetings. Described as reading "like a cross between Le Carre and Solzhenitsyn", it has triggered expressions of interest from US and South African film directors. It was named as one of the Economist's "best books of 2009" and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize


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Modified Mustangs & FordsProject Vehicles
Modified or Stock?
Which Is Best For Your Vintage Mustang Or Ford?
Step By Step
Here's a debate that's as old as the hills. Should you go modified or stock with a vintage Mustang or Ford? Maybe it's Mom's old Falcon that's been in the family since 1964, so for sentimental reasons you want to leave it the way it was. Or perhaps it's a fresh purchase that's sparked those early morning shower brainstorms, with visions of Torq-Thrusts and Edelbrock Performers dancing in your head. Whichever, the question of modified versus stock keeps coming up.
Common Sense
There are basic laws governing the modified versus stock debate. Rarity determines direction. As a rule, we advise against extensive modifications on a rare Ford or Mercury because it can affect resale value down the road. If the vehicle has historic value, that makes originality even more critical. But this doesn't mean you can't have fun in the meantime.
Virtually every kind of Mustang has been modified at least once, including the rare ones like Shelbys, Bosses, Hi-Pos, and California and High Country Specials. We've even seen modified Torino Talladegas, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler IIs, Cobras, Cougar Eliminators, and others.
A rule of thumb is to leave the rarest cars stock and original. But Southern California legend George "Pops" Boskovich wasn't concerned about rarity 30 years ago when he built "Pop's Toy," a '69 Boss 429 Mustang (see Oct. '98 issue). He understood the rarity of the Boss 429, but he wanted more than the stock Hemi-headed ground-pounder could deliver.
He swapped the matching-number Boss 429 engine for a 427 SOHC Cammer and a C6 Cruise-O-Matic. Seems his Boss is worth more as a Cammer than it was as a stock Boss 429 because it became a Southern California legend along Van Nuys Boulevard during the '70s. Few could conceive of Pop's Toy being powered by anything but a Cammer, despite its Boss 429 status.
Our point? You can modify anything so long as it's tastefully executed. Taste is what sells a collectable car, not always originality.
Restomod--Is it for You?
The new age of restomod has been an exciting renaissance for enthusiasts, especially on the Mustang side of things, because it enables us to personalize our rides without fear of embarrassment or persecution. Restomod is different from "modified" because it is a concept developed around tasteful modifications that make a vintage Ford better than ever.
If you're not sure about restomod, consider this. Let's take a ride in a bone-stock '65 Mustang coupe with the C-code two-barrel 289, automatic transmission, and four-wheel manual drum brakes. Hop in and take a 200-mile drive through a variety of driving conditions--stop and go, freeway, down a canyon road, out to the desert for a high-speed blast. Those modest bucket seats become hard on the posterior after about 50 miles. The huge steering wheel reminds us of driving a school bus. A panic stop on the freeway snaps us to attention with the reality of early '60s braking systems. Lean on the two-barrel Autolite 2100 for peak torque around 3,500 rpm. It's embarrassing when a Toyota Avalon passes you by without breaking a sweat. Click on the Philco AM radio for what? The traffic report and talk radio? C'mon! Time to steer out of trouble! A flatbed truck lost a sofa all over the freeway. The squeal of biased-belted tires and a soft suspension remind you how much handling technology has improved over the past 35 years.
Our point is simple--restomod is a no-brainer for the enthusiast who wants to retain the classic lines of yesteryear while vastly improving safety, comfort, and convenience. Though not always for every owner or every vehicle, we like the flexibility it yields. If you're concerned about permanent alterations that cannot be reversed, keep your modifications bolt-on in nature and store those original parts on the shelf for safekeeping.
If you don't give a hoot about originality, restomod and beyond is for you. If you're on a budget, keep the platform cheap and have a plan going in. Unless you absolutely must have a Mustang fastback or convertible, opt for the low-buck and plentiful '65-'70 coupes, which can be purchased for as low as $500 depending on condition. The average selling price in restorable condition is $1,500-$3,000 depending on region and the seller's expectations.
If you're tempted to turn your nose up at '69-'70 coupes, take another look. Envision it lowered with wheelwells full of rubber and the throaty sound of Flowmasters underneath. Modified, the '69-'70 coupe is a good-looking ride. What's more, they're plentiful and cheap because they aren't as popular as fastbacks and Mach 1s. This factor by itself is what makes them unique.
The '69-'73 Mach 1s are perfect for the modified versus stock debate. When we were looking for a tastefully modified '69-'70 Mach 1 cover car for this issue, we were surprised at how few there were in personally expressive Southern California. Most owners had stockers. Why? Because the '69-'73 Mach 1 came from the factory with "modifications." What about stripes? The Mach 1 has glistening graphics. What about wheels? Most of us like the factory styled steels or Magnum 500s. What about hopping up the engine? With a Mach 1, it's best to limit your efforts to internal engine modifications and factory-based engine dress-up--like cast Boss 302/351 valve covers and a chrome air cleaner lid. If it's a 428 Cobra Jet, those factory cast aluminum valve covers are as good as it gets. The Machs were tastefully executed right off the assembly line, so if you're going to modify one, keep your efforts subtle.
While the '74-'78 Mustang II tends to be the redheaded stepchild of the hobby, these cars make good restomods. Least popular are the coupes because it's impossible to shed the '70s econo-car-look. Most popular are the '76-'78 Cobra II and King Cobra hatchbacks, which can look sharp with the right modifications. Bad logic is to buy a four-banger or V-6 Mustang II and retrofit it with a V-8 because parts are hard to find. Be patient and keep searching for a V-8 model. Mustang IIs can be upgraded to five-lug hubs from Rod & Custom Motorsports, which means they can be fitted with high-performance disc brakes fore and aft. Trick suspension parts are also available from the street-rod industry for the Mustang II. Common sense is to fit one of these unpolished gems with a late-model Mustang's 5.0 V-8 and a T5 five-speed for cruiseability and fun-for-the-buck performance.
Outside the Mustang realm is Fairlane, Torino, Cyclone, Falcon, Cougar, and even Galaxie. Modified or stock? Some car lines lean toward a stock persona. Others are natural candidates for restomod. The full-sized Galaxies and Marauders lend themselves to a touring restomod treatment--uniformly sized tires and wheels all around, some lowering to improve handling, internal engine mods, and a throaty yet quiet dual-exhaust system. Some model years are out of the question for any restomod project, like the '69-up Galaxie 500 and LTD hardtops, with the only exception being the XL. And four doors? Forget it. They just aren't hip.
The Fairlane, Torino, Comet, and Cyclone make good restomod candidates depending on rarity and collectibility. We've seen some nice '63-'64 "K" Fairlane restomods out there that do the nameplate justice. The '65 Fairlane--stock or modified--doesn't excite anyone due to its boxy shape. Fairlane and Comet derivatives from '66-'71 are popular restomods. A '66-'67 Fairlane hardtop can be molded into a super-bad street punk with the right combination of parts and accessories. Lower these guys just a pinch and fit them with period wheels from the '60s, like Cragar SS mags or American Racing Torq-Thrusts. Want something different? Opt for a Fairlane or Comet two-door post sedan for an outlaw look.
Falcon, of course, is the restomod champ. Ford gave us a wealth to work with from '60-'65. Those old two-door sedans from '60-'62 make great smoothees. Slam them low to the ground and fill their modest wheelwells with tire and wheel. Go find some Mustang powertrain hardware and infuse new life into Grandma's old sedan. The cool thing about a Falcon is flexibility. You can build a retro sedan with period pieces, or you can go high-tech with a slippery aero look. Those early Falcons are at home in 2000 because they're timeless.
When it comes to '63-1/2 Falcon Futura/ Sprint hardtops and Sprints from the Total Performance era, we suggest keeping these more period correct with speed/performance goodies popular in the '60s. We can envision Cal Custom finned aluminum valve covers or a 289 High Performance chrome dress-up kit to get started. How about an Edelbrock F4B high-rise and Holley carburetion? Stuff an Autolite or Mallory dual-point in the block to round out those period mods. Shelby Tri-Y headers or 289 Hi-Po exhaust manifolds make the cut for a '60s modified. Torq-Thrusts (14- or 15-inch) with blackwall BFGoodrich Radial T/As give a Falcon hardtop a period look without the instability of bias-ply tires. Excite onlookers with a set of dual red-band radials from Coker Tire.
Our message here is one of priority and taste. Any time you undertake a car project, whether it's a concours restoration or an all-out ultramod, you should follow a logical path to your goal. If you're on a budget, it's smart to prioritize your project centered around what you can afford and when each step can be accomplished. Modified or stock, there has to be a plan and the resources to get there.


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Here we go again. The Matt Holliday Question resurfaces. After 12 long innings of quiet baseball, the Mets made some noise in the bottom of the frame, with Jose Reyes smacking a double off of Tom Gordon, and was knocked in Angel Pagan, who we think is the child of parents from rival biker gangs. But was Reyes tagged out by Chris Coste at the plate after a laser of a throw from Jason Werth in center? Here's some video of the play, the second replay being the most telling, but it still isn't definitive.
Meech has some great overhead stills, and he calls bullshit on the whole deal. (When I went to B&C this morning, I was hoping to see some mockery of that pale Myth Busters-looking fan who was in every frame behind right-handed hitters—the guy with the red beard, and bald head he later covered with a ridiculous hat. Mets fans.) A look on the bright side, after the jump.
OK so the Phils lost to the Mets, dropping 2 of 3 at Shea. They still spoiled the last opener at that shitbox and showed the Mets (and let's face it, us) that they're going to make some noise this year. That was as close to a series split as you can get in a 3-game matchup, and the Phils were without Jimmy Rollins for the last two games.
Adam Eaton continued his great play against the Mets (5-0), but didn't get the run support he needed. That support will come when things warm up, but this is a totally different team if Eaton can continue to pitch anywhere near this well. Tom Gordon was on the hill for the game-winning run, but if it weren't a 12-inning game, he wouldn't have had to throw two innings. In his first inning, the 11th, Gordon struck out the first two hitters and got the third to fly out. The bullpen overall pitched very well, with solid frames from Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson, Rudy Seanez, and JC Romero (who pitched out of a jam).
Ryan Howard drove a ball deep to center, and Pedro Feliz hit his first homer as a Phillie. Eric Bruntlett didn't commit an error. Cole Hamels plays well even on his off-days. And the Flyers and Caps start their playoff series tonight.


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Something that we've come to love (and expect) from the red carpet are star-worthy manicures. The days are pretty much over where celebrities will pick just a clear hue for the red carpet – many now opt for fun nail art or at least just a subtle touch of bling. While we of course appreciate a great pale pink, we'll also have a soft spot in our hearts for the celebrities that know how to have a bit of fun with their fingernails.
Last night for the Screen Actor's Guild Awards we saw everything from full-on heart manicures to butterfly details. Getting creative with the placement of rhinestones has been a red carpet trend for a little while now, but this move toward designs and art on the carpet is something new, and we can't wait to see what is to come. While some stars were a bit more subdued than others (and there were of course just plain metallic hues in the mix) we want to know what you thought of the bold designs! Let us know who your favorites were in the comments below.
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Red Light Violations.Com
Posted in the Rolling Meadows Forum
#1 Mar 2, 2009
Please help me to find this website in The Village of Rosemont, I have received a ticket and I am unable to find any information on this.
#2 Mar 18, 2009
#3 Apr 14, 2009
What a scam this is. I'll bet that whoever designed this system rolls right thru after checking traffic from the left and seeing cross traffic has a green left turn arrow, just like everyone else. There is OBVIOUSLY no traffic from the left while the turn arrow is lit for the cross traffic. There are FIVE fines apparent in the 5 second clip that I was in. Thousands of dollars in fines a day.
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#4 Apr 14, 2009
i'm assuming taht since we have all the cameras doing the work then lay off for the officers should be high. I think this is easy money to get from motorist. I do not agree with running red lights at all, and think a person should be ticketed. My concern is that we have no knowmn facts of pedestrians getting ran over in most areas where the cameras are at.. I think that this is a huge distration for drivers especially at night. When I'm driving at night close to one of these bogus intersections you just start seeing Flashes. Can you imagine an elderly person seeingthis flash,and possible hitting someone/something. I must admit that everytime I saw the cameras flashes motorist are not running lights. I think that the suburbs needs to upgrade to legit cameras giving motorist seconds to stop like some city cameras. I've also seem motorist slam on there brakes afraid of getting tickets which can cause a rear end collision.
#5 Sep 13, 2009
What the hell is this? I come to a complete stop at a red light, the camera flashes, the light turns green and I go on my way. A week later I get a ticket in the mail for 100.00 saying I ran a red light what the f***?
#6 Nov 3, 2009
I am considering a lawsuit to challenge the validity of the video. I have not and will not pay the bill. This is a 100% sham.
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#7 Feb 10, 2010
I recieved a "red light camera" ticket at Mannhiem and Higgins. I have gone back and looked to see, where they have placed the line to stop at allows for no possibiltiy of seeing on-coming traffic before turning. Rosemont...you are dishonest and duplicitous in using the "red light camera" as a method of stealing money from people unfortuante enough to have to do buisness in your city. I am planning on sharing with everybody I meet from now on...that Rosemont is a city of true corruption. Don't do business there....
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#8 Feb 10, 2010
I just recieved a "red light camera" ticket at the intersection of Mannhiem & Higgins. I have returned to that location (northbound Rt 45) to discover that the City of Rosemont has placed the line to stop well behind the area to safely look for on-coming traffic before committing to your right turn. It is quite apparent the fine city of Rosemont has committed an act of duplicitous deception in order to literally steal money from people unfortunate enough to have to do business in that community. I intend to share with everyone I meet from now on one important fact..."Do not do business in Rosemont. It is a dishonest corrupt city bent on deception and borderline criminality to pad their failing community".
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#9 Feb 10, 2010
Welcome to Communism!!!
Big Brother is watching you now.
#10 Feb 13, 2010
I'm not going to let this die.
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#11 Mar 10, 2010
i agree this is total b.s!!!!!!!!!!
#12 Mar 30, 2010
Can we do anything about it? This is a scam and money collection. Do you know about any group to fight it?
#13 Dec 21, 2010
Does anyone know how long you are suppose to sit at a light before turning? There is no sign on River and Lawrence that says no turn on red..I agree this is Bull S.......I agree this F>>> town is so stupid and there are a bunch of criminals and scum bags here...
#14 Jan 1, 2011
I got 2 tickets in a span of one week on the same intersection- Lawrence and Harlem of Harwood Hts. There is no sign that tells you that you cannot turn on red. I had a complete stop before turning right and I don't know why I got the violation. The last one I got was Christmas day. Therefore, I have decided not to use that route starting today January 01, 2011. This is a rip off.....
#15 Jan 1, 2011
Notice that on these photo enforcement intersections that the yellow light changes faster to red then @ an intersection that is not photo enforced.
These cameras are huge cash cows for any town.
#16 Jan 1, 2011
Good luck on the suit,somebody has to stand up to these highway robbers.
#17 Jan 25, 2011
I would like to see if anyone is interested in suing the red light camera violations company, it is a private company that is offering it's business to a municipality, and they are the ones making the biggest bucks. It is in their best interest to suck money out of drivers. Today I paid a ticke for a red light. Right turn, on a red at 1 am. Full stop. But because the stop was not before the white line but the front wheel was on top of it, it has cost me $100. But in fact more, because the site was experienceing "glitches" and it charged my card 5 times. called the company, wanted to complain, they dont offer a grievance or complain option... She ended the call, and no one picked up anothe call from me, as they seem to be screening their calls called 4 times (picked up from a different number though). Communism wasnt that bad, and I live in a communist country! At least they were fair....
#18 Feb 1, 2011
If Rosemont wants to generate money they would be far better off increasing the tax on hotels or other fees. We were with a group of people looking at a future conference and were so disgusted with this scam and the underhanded way the placement of the stop line which sets forces you to pull past it to see oncoming traffic that we will definitely not stay in the city again. A loss of revenue from rooms, gas, food, etc. You would think that the Chamber of Commerce would be up in arms about the way that the city is driving conferences to other cities.
#19 Nov 25, 2011
I recently received a 160.00 ticket in the city of homestead, florida for a "rolling right on a red light". This was in a right turn only lane. The white line at the red light is at least 50 feet from the actual intersection, so you have to cross it to even see any traffic to your left. A week later I was at the same traffic light and saw 6 cars in a row in front of me all do exactly what I did and I saw the flash of the camera on all of them. The way I figure it, that scam must generate millions of dollers for the private company and the city of homestead, florida every year. There must me some lawfirm willing to file a class action suit against this shakedown. I guess I don't have any recourse so I will have to pay the ticket, but the city of homestead, florida should be ashamed of themselves.
#20 Jan 30, 2012
I just rec'd a call from a collection agency about a redlight violation in the Village of Rosemont on 8/1/2011.
If I NEVER have to go through Rosemont again, it will be too soon. What a bunch of crap and crooks.
I never ran a redlight but like so many others, the city's cameras "caught" me and now I have to pay.
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Lupita Nyong'o Pronounces Her Name On Video In Hopes That Less People Will Embarass Themselves In Front Of Her
In case you need another reason to love Lupita N'yongo, the Oscar nominee made an Instagram video this month where she teaches us how to pronounce her name. While I take pride in the fact that I looked that up as soon as I saw 12 Years A Slave last fall, I'm surprised how many people are still struggling with it. As well as how often it seems to come up in interviews for her.
Considering that her name's going to be on everyone's lips for the next month or so, this is kinda required viewing. For Ryan Seacrest as well as your friends who have taken to just calling her Lupita in lieu of butchering her last name. After all, remember how much second hand embarrassment we all got last year when people paid to talk to celebrities refused to learn how to pronounce Quvenzhané Wallis' name. I'm getting deju vu cringes just thinking about it.
As someone with a misspelled first name and shockingly hard to pronounce last name, I completely understand why Lupita felt the need to do this. I can't even tell you how many people insist on adding an extra syllable into my last name. And then proceed to get offended when I tell them otherwise. "But that's not what it loooooooks liiiiike," they always whine. As if my ancestors and I conspired many decades ago to trick them into looking stupid. As if I enjoy spending months on end debating if I should correct a boss or just let him just keep calling me be the wrong name because, ugh, what's the point."
So yeah, good thinking Lupita. Now no one really has an excuse to shorten your name or worse, mangle it during the rest of awards season.
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The Sunday Funnies
Quite a coup for blogger Tom Burka of Opinions You Should Have who has a satirical op-ed on Alberto Gonzales, the Tsunami, filibusters and other news stories in Saturday's New York Times. This part made me laugh out loud:
As the result of a bureaucratic slip-up, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld was inadvertently included in the United States government delegation sent to comfort tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.
"Waves happen," Mr. Rumsfeld told survivors. "Weather is untidy. Sometimes you have to make do with the weather you get instead of the weather you want."
Mr. Rumsfeld also criticized the news coverage of the disaster. "They just keep showing the same wave over and over again," he said.
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Today our reporter just make an interview with
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MORGANTOWN — West Virginia took care of the biggest piece of offseason business June 24, long before the Mountaineers started preseason practice Thursday at Mountaineer Field. Clint Trickett was named the starting quarterback despite missing spring football and watching Paul Millard, Skyler Howard and Logan Moore attempt to distinguish themselves in his absence.
Never, though, did one of them do enough to keep Dana Holgorsen from pulling the trigger from a distance. While Holgorsen never saw Trickett play in the 15 spring practices, he saw a scenario in which a healthy Trickett was the best option for an offense that needed a figurehead.
Holgorsen just needed a healthy Trickett following surgery in January to repair damage done to the AC joint, labrum and rotator cuff in his right/throwing shoulder. The fifth-year senior was given the green light just before Holgorsen named him the starter and Trickett took it from there during workouts. He began his second season with the Mountaineers as the unquestioned leader throwing crisp passes in easy drills Thursday.
"There's a rapport that needs to exist with him and the receivers in order to be successful," Holgorsen said. "They need to understand each and every one of their little nuances when it comes to being able to get open and sign language and a nod here and a cut‑off there. And all that's starting to exist right now with him and the rest of the guys. I think that's all going to take care of itself."
If it's beneficial for Holgorsen, who before last year had never lost a starting quarterback to injury, but needed three to get through a 4-8 season, it's just as purposeful for the Mountaineers. They didn't have an opening day starter until 48 hours before the first game last year, and even then Holgorsen would only commit to Millard to start against William & Mary and vowed to get Trickett into the game.
Holgorsen would name his starter two days before the next four games, as well, first swapping Millard for Ford Childress against Georgia State and then picking Trickett over Millard and the injured Childress against Oklahoma State.
There's no such uncertainty now.
"It's huge," Trickett said. "They know who to look to. I'm comfortable with it now. I don't have to worry about that, either. I can focus on my game and not worry about when they're going to make a decision. It's huge. I was worried, all of us were worried in camp last year. We all wanted to win and maybe we worried about that too much instead of getting ourselves and the team better. But we don't have to worry about that this season."
The Mountaineers are not protected from all anxieties at quarterback, though. Trickett wasn't able to fully participate in offseason conditioning and is still "a light kid," according to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Shannon Dawson. Trickett is listed at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds. William Crest, a freshman who's yet to go through years of college football strength and conditioning programs, never mind throw a pass that matters on campus, is listed at the same height and 35 pounds heavier.
"That's not going to change," Holgorsen said. "Clint's a tough kid. He just needs to learn how to manage it."
Trickett was 2-5 as the starter last season, but really only healthy for three games. Even those have asterisks.
He was fresh for his first start against Oklahoma State, but he hurt his shoulder late in the win. He had five weeks and four games to get used to that in a win against TCU, but Trickett later admitted he suffered a concussion in a loss to Kansas State a week before the TCU game. He was knocked out of the loss to Texas a week after the TCU game and missed the loss to Kansas, but then had an open week to get ready for the season-ending loss to Iowa State.
In the wins against Oklahoma State and TCU and the loss to Iowa State, Trickett was 70-for-128 (54.7 percent) for 932 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions. In his other starts, he was 53-for-103 (51.5 percent) for 673 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
"It is part of the game and people do have to play injured, but knowing the one time I was really healthy we weren't that bad and pulled off a pretty good one (against then-No. 11 Oklahoma State) and the rest of the time I wasn't, that's definitely frustrating," Trickett said. "You just wonder, 'What if?' "
He's not alone there, and the Mountaineers would rather not have that enter their thought process this season.
The coaches know what they have in Millard, a senior who knows the offense better than anyone at the position and has played more in it than anyone on the roster, but someone who can't avoid pressure and is prone to turnovers.
After that, WVU has Crest and fellow newcomer Howard, a junior college transfer who went through spring football, and Moore, a former Division II quarterback who really hadn't played quarterback at WVU before this spring and is an emergency option only this season.
It's one thing for Holgorsen to install Trickett early. It's another to make sure his quarterback stays there, which is why the Mountaineers are making that part a big of this camp. Holgorsen said coaches are working with Trickett on self-preservation so he avoids hits and can stay on the field.
"We'll study the film for (Thursday), even with it being no-contact, so he can understand, 'I didn't trigger the ball here. I would have gotten hit. I worked out of the pocket here and tried to get away from the guy and didn't throw it when he got within arm's reach of me,' " Holgorsen said. "He's got to work on it through all the reps. Even though we won't touch him this camp, we will be able to say, 'Look, man, you should have done this and not done that.' "
Contact sportswriter Mike Casazza at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-319-1142. His blog is at blogs.charlestondailymail.com/wvu. Follow him on Twitter at @mikecasazza.


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Chernobyl is open to tourists!
Moscow News - 20 March 2011
Ukraine announced official tours of the1986 nuclear disaster and open the sealed zone around the Chernobyl reactor to visitors who wish to learn more about the tragedy that occurred nearly a quarter of a century ago. Chernobyl's reactor No. 4 exploded on April 26, 1986, spewing radiation over a large swath of northern Europe. Hundreds of thousands of people were resettled from areas contaminated with radiation fallout in Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. Related health problems still persist.
Today, radiation directly next to the sarcophagus encasing Block 4 is around 3 per hour. On an intercontinental flight you will receive around 5 microsieverts per hour due to cosmic radiation at high altitudes. So, technically a trip to Chernobyl is healthier than crossing the Atlantic.
You can read more from Time online.
The Law Library has several works related to this topic. See, for example:
- Chernobyl, the Forbidden Truth by Alla Yaroshinskay (1995)
- Chernobyl: Law and Communication: Transboundary Nuclear Air Pollution - The Legal Materials edited by Philippe Sands (1988)
Relevant subject headings include:
- nuclear power plants - ukraine - accidents
- liability for nuclear damages
- radioactive pollution - law and legislation
- chernobyl nuclear accident, chornoby'l, ukraine, 1986
- nuclear crisis control
Poland Grounds Tu-154M
The Associated Press - 28 March 2011
Poland has taken its remaining Soviet-made Tu-154M government plane out of service. President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others in the Smolensk region last April were killed when the Tu-154M crashed. Poland pulled the remaining Tu-154M from service after Russia ordered airlines to stop using Tu-154B aircraft following a fire and explosion that killed three people in January. A Russian report on the April crash found no fault with the plane.
The Law Library has a collection of both foreign and domestic aviation law and safety. See, for example:
- Why Airplanes Crash: Aviation Safety in a Changing World by Clinton V. Oster, Jr., John S. Strong, C. Kurt Zorn
- Aviation Law & Policy Series by various authors
Relevant subject headings include
- aeronautics - law and legislation
- aircraft accidents
- aircraft accidents - united states
Russia Sets Forward Clocks for the Last Time
Combined Reports - 28 March 2011
Russia is permanently on daylight-saving time after people set their clocks ahead one hour early on Sunday under a decree from President Dmitry Medvedev.
Medvedev, who has already tinkered with time by reducing the number of the country's time zones to nine from 11, has said switching clocks back and forth is bad for health.
Scientific studies show more suicides and heart attacks occur immediately after a shift to daylight-saving time, and that switching clocks back and forth causes more pollution.
Russia has been grappling for decades with issues of time in a country that stretches across 10,000 kilometers and whose northernmost reaches see less than an hour of sunlight a day during the winter months. The first recorded time change occurred in July 1917, and after several time-change reforms, daylight-saving time was introduced in 1981.
A poll conducted in February indicated that about 60 percent of Russians support Medvedev's decision to permanently set Moscow's time four hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, RIA-Novosti reported.
A Kremlin handout earlier this year, citing experts, said that depending on the region, the change would increase the amount of perceived daylight by 7 to 17 percent.
Russia's abolition of wintertime will, however, boost annual electricity consumption by 1 billion kilowatts per hour, or 0.01 percent of total usage, the Kremlin handout read, because mornings will be darker and people will need to use more energy.
"Since 1916, countries have, to one degree or another, been 'experimenting' with time, and I think the process is likely to continue," said Vladimir Krutikov, deputy head of the Federal Service for Technical Regulations and Measures, RIA-Novosti reported.
More than 100 countries, including the European Union and most U.S. states, use daylight-saving time. In ending the practice, Russia joins Japan, China, South Korea and the former Soviet republics of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Georgia in not changing clocks seasonally, Itar-Tass reported.
The Law Library has a rich collection of Russian Law. The Russian National Library also contains scanned historical works and current law and legislation available to the public. To begin researching the law of Russia, start with our Country-by-Country guide to Foreign Law Research.


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The Telangana bandh was marked by protest rallies and demonstrations and resulted in closure of businesses and educational institutions besides hitting the operations of APSRTC buses at Visakhapatnam, Krishna, East Godavari, Guntur, Kadapa, Kurnool, Anantapur and Chittoor districts.
Also affected were cities like Tirupati and Vijayawada although, according to police, the situation has remained peaceful so far.
At many places, protesters held dharnas outside bus depots, forcing the vehicles to remain confined within.
Supporters of the united Andhra Pradesh cause have taken to the streets across Seemandhra to register their protest against the Centre's proposal to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh to create Telangana state.
The demonstrations were marked by slogans against UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and the burning of tyres.
YSR Congress workers, meanwhile, took out bike rallies in Anantapur and raised slogans in support of a united Andhra Pradesh.
"The situation is peaceful (although) shops and businesses are closed... Rallies are being held in Anantapur, Chittoor and Tirupati. APSRTC buses are off the roads and schools and colleges are shut," said DIG (Anantapur Range) B Balakrishna.
A report from Vijayawada said that some protesters allegedly threw brooms at the convoy of Union Minister of State for Finance, JD Seelam, at Hanuman Junction in Krishna district while he was on his way to Eluru from Gannavaram airport.


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This is the story of the journey of my life. Travel can be hard work. So much to see. So little time. So many missed connections. So much lost luggage. But every stop, every detour, every challenge along the way provides a lesson to be learned. Traveling mercies to us all.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
The Blessing of a Filthy Carpet
In preparation, I had to pick up everything that could be moved and put it someplace else. I had to vacuum thoroughly, especially around the edges of the rooms.
On Wednesday night, I began to move things. One huge box of my journals. Another box of photographs. File baskets. Piles of books, mail, and bags of bags. Dumbbells. A cricket bat. Perfect push-up gadgets. An exercise ball. A medicine ball. Packs of stickers. Dozens of computer cables and several power strips. I had clearly lost track of how much stuff we have.
On Thursday morning, I told the children to grab everything they would need for the entire day and bring it downstairs. Homeschool materials. Clothing. Cell phones. Headphones for ipods. Books to read. Journals. Cameras. Textbooks. Bibles. Pens and pencils. The computer they use for homeschooling. My computer.
Do you need all this stuff, Gail? Really? Really?
I decided that I would not replace any boxes or piles of anything until I had gone through it all. No matter how long it takes, I told myself, I'm gonna go through the files and boxes and get rid of the junk.
Several discarded armloads of graduate school readings, old magazines, indecipherable ramblings, dusty exercise equipment later, the second floor of my house is far less cluttered. There are fewer piles. There is less to stumble over in the middle of the night. A few pieces of furniture have been rearranged. A rug has found a home in another room. I rediscovered a few goodies that I had forgetten about, and I am going to repurpose a few goodies that I no longer need.
I pulled out one of the journals I kept during my first trip to Spain back in 1986. I am not exaggerating when I say that I have loved that country since the first time I set foot on its soil - even though the conductor on the overnight train that transported me from Spain's border with Andorra to the city of Madrid groped me in the middle of the night. I didn't sleep much after that frightful encounter.
I pulled out the journal I kept during the summer before Kristiana was born. Until I began to reread those cracked and yellowing pages, I admit that I had forgotten what my life was life before I had children. Since the noisy arrival of my darling daughter in the wee hours of the morning of October 30th nearly sixteen years ago, my sleep pattern has never been the same.
Looking back, I don't think I would trade those sleepless nights for nights of uninterrupted, adventure-less, childless sleep. I wouldn't trade the filthiness of our carpet for a pristinely kept home. I would trade the piles of dirty dishes, the hampers full of dirty laundry, or the bathtubs with their dirty rings for an unused, empty, untouched home. My home buzzes and beeps and spills over with messiness because this is where we have grown up together, grown closer together, and are growing towards each other every day. This is where we laugh and cry and learn and teach one another all kinds of things. This is where we play catch and tennis and Last Word and bingo and poker and canasta and chinese checkers. This is where we sit at the table to eat and sit in front of the television to eat. This is where we make up stories and read stories and write stories. This is where we sing and dance and trip and fall and create art. This is where we make promises and then break them. Whenever we return home from our various adventures, the first thing we do is take off our shoes because this blessed home of ours is holy ground. Apparently, we bring messes in on our socks and our bare feet because, after all, we still need to get our carpets cleaned.
No, it isn't always easy or smooth or perfectly choreographed, but this is our stained, dusty, topsy-turvy, disorderly, unplanned, unpredictable, delightful, spirited, active, funny, exhilarating, bountiful, beautiful life.
At first it seemed like a good idea to get the carpets cleaned. Then the hassle of cleaning up the place before the cleaners threatened to dampen my spirits. Being reminded by the rediscovery of dozens of journals and hundreds of photos of the amazing life I have lived makes all that inconvenience more of a blessing than a hassle.
This is my life.
And I am enormously grateful.
2 comments:
- Lisa said...
What a wonderful reflection you've crafted here!
Thanks for sharing the messy and fond details. Your voice here is soulful, true, and profound. The rich stuff that Life is made of.
We're in the midst of decluttering and re-organizing here at the Hilton Estate as well. Doug officially termed today as, "Move your crap day!".
- Laurie said...
It is always good to sort. I heard once that "stuff owns you - you don't own stuff". It is true you know. When we have stuff, we have to care for it - sort it, dust it, move it, polish it.... Stuff robs us of peacefulness and steals our energy. I love to purge.... Good for you! You will feel pounds lighter when it done and you will most likely hear your house sigh with relief in the still of night.


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36-Year-Old Arrested for Driving Wrong Way, Colliding into Other Vehicle
Tulsa Police arrested a Jenks woman today for reportedly driving the wrong way on US Highway 169 and crashing into another vehicle.
Just before 3 a.m. Wednesday, TPD received word that a vehicle was traveling northbound in a southbound lane. Officers were then sent to 4600 S. Highway 169 where they witnessed Jessica Kennon's vehicle, a 2003 Ford Expedition, had collided into another one.
According to the arrest report, an officer found 36-year-old Kennon sitting in the driver side of the wrecked Expedition. He said that he noticed a strong odor of alcohol "about her breathe and person."
Kennon stated that she had been drinking prior to the wreck, but that she didn't remember how much. The officer observed that she was unsteady on her feet and had a staggered walk.
Back in 1999, Kennon was arrested for a previous DUI in Broken Arrow. She is due in court next week.


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THE Boxer Rebellion have been going strong for 13 years - and believe the secret to their longevity is keeping their egos in check.
The London four-piece are proof of how modern bands can thrive without record company support, as they've released albums through their own label.
The band also enjoyed a taste of film fame, starring with Drew Barrrymore in rom-com Going The Distance, and their tunes have soundtracked hit shows including One Tree Hill and Grey's Anatomy.
Yet singer Nathan Nicholson believes that the group have stuck together for over a decade because they haven't reached where they want to be yet.
"There's not a lot of ego with us," says the singer, originally from Tennessee.
"We've never had major, major success but just enough to keep doing this as a way of surviving.
"We've always said we've had the dangling carrot above us for so long that we should keep going. We've never reached where we want to go as a band, and that helps us stay very hungry."
Their latest record, Promises, was released last year. It's an album that sounds cinematic in scope, with plenty of upbeat, soaring guitar anthems running through it, a contrast to the gloomy, low-key tone of third album The Cold Still.
"We don't want to make the same record twice and that was definitely a consideration in writing Promises," says Nathan.
"One of the main catalysts was that we'd been on the road a lot playing songs from The Cold Still a lot, and we all wanted more upbeat songs that. More stuff that was better suited to live gigs."
They'll get to showcase that tonight at SWG3, as they return to Glasgow for the first time in a few years. It's a trip that might leave the band out of pocket, though…
"It'll be nice to get back to Glasgow, although we usually end up in a casino or somewhere like that after the gig, which is probably not a great idea," laughs Nathan.
"Although we're cheap, so we're normally only down by £20 at the end of it…"
Watching their cash is something the band have had to do over the years, as they run their own label and have no backing from a record company, following a brief stint on Alan McGee's Poptones label.
While that hasn't stopped them becoming more and more popular (the group were able to quit their jobs in 2009 and focus on the band full-time) managing offstage life can be problematic.
"With everything, there's always second guessing and making sure we do things right," says Nathan.
"It's no longer just recording an album and putting things out, you've got to be more savvy and have an awareness of how the industry is.
"You got to be smarter in a business sense and in a social media sense."
Having their music appear on TV regularly is has helped pull in new fans, but there's one programme the band missed out on - after they knocked back the chance to get a song on Breaking Bad, before it became a hit.
"It was the early days of the series, like the first season, and they were looking for songs," says Nathan.
"We hadn't heard of it, and we didn't have any money, and they said there was no budget, so they couldn't pay us to go into the studio to record anything. We couldn't do it.
"It was shooting ourselves in the foot a bit, but we didn't know it was going to be one of the best TV shows ever…
l The Boxer Rebellion, SWG3, Eastvale Place, tonight, £12.50, 7pm


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It was a bit of a weird coincidence.
The San Francisco Bay Bridge was closed for scheduled repairs last Thursday, and was scheduled to reopen today. The repairs were being made to help the bridge better withstand an earthquake, the New York Times said in a story about the repairs.
During the repairs, workers unexpectedly found that a large crack in a span, which required an emergency repair. As a result the opening was going to be delayed for a day, and a day of commuting nightmares was expected.
However, repairs were able to be completed more quickly than anticipated, and the bridge opened at 0700 PDT today, just two hours late.
Nothing particularly unusual about any of this except that last week, as the bridge was being shutdown, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) web site helpfully displayed a count-down clock with the number of hours left to complete the weekend's repair project. According to this post at the San Francisco Chronicles' The Tech Chronicles, the clock showed the repair was going to take 267 days and then some.
The glitch was corrected a very short-time later.
But I began to wonder when I watched Prof. Abolhassan Astaneh-Asl at the UCal Berkeley Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and an expert on bridges being quoted in a nationally televised ABCNews program last night that the Bay Bridge should not be reopened, claiming that the bridge is not safe because of the newly found crack .
The coincidence between the web site glitch, the discovery of the new crack, and Prof. Astaneh-Asl's recommendation doesn't mean anything, of course, but sometimes it does make you wonder ...
BTW, no word from Caltrans on what it thinks of Prof. Astaneh-Asl's recommendation.
Update: Originally I wrote that Pro. Astaneh-Asl had said the bridge should not be reopened at all, which was incorrect, as Pro. Astaneh-Asl noted in a comment. I apologize for the error, which was not intentional.
Since many who read the blog don't get to see the comments, and in fairness to Pro. Astaneh-Asl, I am reposting his comment in full here:
"My comment on the ABC World news was not that the bridge the bridge should not be opened at all. Having studied the Bay Bridge for the last 20 years I made the comment that this bridge should not be opened in such a haste just after repairing this one fractured eye-bar. The fracture is clearly due to fatigue and until you conduct an in depth inspection of other 63 similar eye-bars, to ensure that they are no fatigue cracks in them, you should not open the bridge to traffic. For more information please listen to the discussion I had today on the KQED radio at http://www.kqed.org/radio/programs/radionews/ By the way, all this discussion and the contributions made to the subject, even if broadcast sometimes in bits and pieces, including your above contribution, are very valuable since this is a very serious public safety issue. Best regards. Abolhassan Astaneh-Asl, Ph.D., P.E., Professor, UC Berkeley ."


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