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Two Cups of Morning Glory
Trent Gilliss, online editor
As I'm pining for that first cup on this glorious Saturday morn, Jean Alexandre over on thriceborn reminds us that a cup of joe can be a transcendent experience. *grin* Best of weekends.
If Jesus Wore a T-shirt
David Black, guest contributor
I almost never buy T-shirts. When my son Josh was younger and going through that gotta-have-that-shirt stage, he bought enough for a regiment: sports shirts, camp shirts, school shirts, fund-raiser shirts — whatever was on the market. And when he began to outgrow the T-shirt phase, I inherited more hand-me-downs than a man could use. I kept only enough to handle chore-work for a few years and donated the rest to Goodwill.
The only T-shirt I've bought in decades is a recent purchase. Even though it's brand new, it's a dingy brown and looks well-worn. It has the words "Same shirt, different day" printed on the front. Okay, it's corny and maybe a little tasteless, but I fell for it, and I enjoy the brief look of alarm on people's faces when they first read it.
I am thinking about buying another T-shirt I just saw in a mail-order catalog. This one has a quotation from the Dalai Lama on it: "My faith is kindness."
How different is that short saying of his from the basic teachings of Jesus? If Jesus came back and gave up his robe for jeans and an imprinted T-shirt, what would his T-shirt say? Remember, now, this is the man who was asked about the most important commandment, and his answer ran — how long? Two lines?
Two lines, you could get on a T-shirt. And maybe I've not been that far off when I condensed his answer to five words: "Love God, love each other." That would fit even better. Or in the modern pictorial idiom, "♥ God, ♥ each other." Nothing like being current, I say.
And you know what? Jesus never recited enough creed and dogma to make your teeth ache. In fact, the essence of his teachings was ethical, not creedal. We've managed to mess that up.
So what would the twenty-first century Jesus wear on his imprinted T-shirt? Maybe "Love God, love each other." And when that shirt was dirty and needed washing, I suspect he could wear the Dalai Lama's T-shirt and be quite at home in it. In fact, I think everybody in the whole world should be able to wear a shirt like that and be at home in it.
Mr. Black is a retired English teacher and former minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who lives in Louisa, Virginia. His second book of poetry, "The Clown in the Tent," will be published this fall.
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One Interpretation of the Crucifix
Rob McGinley Myers, Associate Producer
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It's a fact of radio production that most of the material you gather never gets used. And even though I've only been making my own radio for 2 years, I am already haunted by some of the interview bits that I've had to edit out of my work. So, as we begin to broadcast our show about the Catholic Church this weekend, I've decided to rescue from obscurity this unheard portion the very first radio interview I ever conducted.
I interviewed Mark Schultz (standing on the far left of the photo below) back in 2006 for a story about Catholics who love the church even though they sometimes disagree with its leaders. He is the associate director of the Land Stewardship Project, an organization that advocates for family farmers. I talked to him and several other Catholics, but in the end my editor persuaded me to focus the story on my mother. And so the entire interview with Mark Schultz wound up on the cutting room floor.
I've never forgotten the night I went over to his house, nervous about conducting my first interview, unsure of how to work the recording equipment or even how to hold the microphone properly. But the power of what he said cut through all that. He talked a lot about the specifically Catholic values his parents instilled in him when he was growing up on the South Side of Chicago. But I was particularly struck by what he said about the Catholic crucifix — the image of Jesus nailed to the cross. I'd always had ambivalent feelings about the crucifix myself. I never understood why Catholics wanted an image of violent suffering to be the focal point of the church. But in this audio excerpt, Mark Schultz describes the very personal meaning he takes from that ancient Catholic symbol every time he sees it.
Breaking News: "Shroud of Turin Accidentally Washed with Red Shirt"
Trent Gilliss, Online Editor
OK, I apologize. This satirical headline from The Onion touched my funny bone on so many levels that I had to share. I quickly remembered the horror of an 8th-grade boy who found his brand new, jet black concert t-shirt from Sammy Hagar's 3-Lock Box tour a desert army brown after my mother bleached it. And, with the Lenten season in full swing and me washing every article of clothing and blankets in my house after a week-long flu, I immediately wondered if I had gotten sloppy with my own stuff.
If the headline wasn't enough, they topped it with the secondary slug, "Error Not Caught Until After Holy Spin Cycle" and a great doctored image captioned "Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo assures reporters at a Vatican press conference that it is far too late for club soda."
S Rozdestvom Khristovym!
Trent Gilliss, Online Editor
Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate religious holidays according to the Julian calendar, and so, today, followers remember the birth of Jesus Christ. Here's a video of bells ringing at the once-destroyed and recently reconstructed Cathedral of Christ the Savior on the banks of the Moskva River in Moscow. The bells of the church ring loudly and I'm sure more lovely than ever to its parishioners.


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Parmigiani Pershing Astéria Watch Wins Public Prize Of Watch Of The Year 2009 In Switzerland
Filed under: Timepieces / Watches
This is one serious sport women's watch. The 42mm wide case is in white gold with a mother-of-pearl dial - and has all the hallmark features of a diving watch. Inside is a Parmigiani manufacture made 002 Chronograph automatic movement. On the dial there are two charming little features that compliment the easy to read chronograph subdials. At the end of the chronograph seconds hand is (not able to be seen in this image) a small octopus as the counterweight, while the seconds hand/dial for the time itself is a stylized, spinning sea star (starfish).
The luxury watch is also available with various levels of precious jewel decoration. I believe it is a winning watch because the public appreciates its sporty exterior, charming design accents, manufacture made movement, luxurious construction, and modern looks. Quite a departure from what the editors of the Montres Passion magazine took into consideration when giving their award.
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England Women secured back to back victories over New Zealand for the first time ever tonight (Tuesday) following a dominant 21-7 victory at Championship club Esher RFC.
Following Saturday's 10-0 win over New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium, England followed up win with a three try effort despite making 11 changes to the starting line-up.
Wing Georgina Roberts, skipper Katy McLean and hooker Vicky Fleetwood touched down for tries, with McLean adding two penalties to hand last year's Rugby World Cup finalists a resounding win. England next take on the Black Ferns in the final game of the series on Saturday at Esher RFC, kick off 2pm.
England Head Coach Gary Street said: "I am so proud of the performances the players have put in, but also really glad that I had faith in the whole squad to make 11 changes for tonight's game as it proved justified.
"It wasn't just about getting the points tonight that was important but it was the attitude and the strength the players showed. They didn't panic when I made the changes to the starting line-up, instead they showed real character.
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"The backrow was superb tonight. With three young players starting, they were outstanding. Alexandra Matthews in particular was a revelation playing as an 18 year old against the world champions.
"I have promised the players I will pick the best available side for Saturday's game but selection will not be easy given the performances of all 26 players in the squad but I am already looking forward to the final game on Saturday already."
Despite only playing an international test match three days ago England got off to a blistering start. Some great pressure from the kick off saw England drive forward and put the Black Ferns under immediate pressure. Lock Tamara Taylor made a good break when an early penalty came their way fly-half McLean stroked it over with ease, taking a 3-0 lead after just two minutes.
The momentum continued for England with wing Georgina Roberts scoring the first try of the evening on just nine minutes. Again more pressure from England saw New Zealand under the cosh and when centre Kim Oliver picked up a loose ball and executed a superb long range pass it set-up Rachael Burford, who had the legs to power through the Black Ferns defence and set-up Roberts on the right wing. McLean couldn't make the conversion but England still led 8-0.
The world champions hit back though and were certainly showing more fizz and creativity than in the first encounter of this series. A New Zealand scrum saw the ball go loose but scrum half Kendra Cocksedge recovered well to pick up and make a break. Flanker Justine Lavea then finished off the move with a powerful blast over England's try line. Kelly Brazier added the conversion to reduce the deficit to 8-7.
The remainder of the half went England's way with a series of scrums in New Zealand's 22. McLean came close to scoring with a nice chip ahead but couldn't ground it, while No.8 Matthews also pounded New Zealand's defence on a number of occasions. Another fine attacking move involving Becky Essex and the impressive Natasha Hunt saw England close before McLean added two more points with a penalty after New Zealand's Vita Robinson was sent to the sin bin.
After the break the tempo of the game remained relentless. New Zealand put England under pressure early on but the home side made the turnover, leaving the Black Ferns chasing their rivals after Michaela Staniford made a good break. Hannah Gallagher made some more yards for England before the ball went out-wide to Kat Merchant and then Kay Wilson who came close but was unable to score.
Just seven minutes into the half Mclean added England's second try. Again following a series of scrums in New Zealand's 22, England made the most of their chances and scrum half Hunt recycled the ball out to McLean who found a gap to break through and score. She couldn't make the conversion, and even with England losing Kim Oliver to the sin bin, England added to the visitors' misery with a third try.
This time it was the turn of replacement hooker Vicky Fleetwood to take the honours. An England line-out saw Fleetwood throw in well for her teammate to bounce the ball straight back at her allowing Fleetwood to blast through New Zealand's defence and score after 68 minutes. The score proved decisive with New Zealand, even though they fought to the very end, unable to claw their way back into the game.
England 15 Kay Wilson (Richmond), 14 Georgina Roberts (Darlington Mowden Park Sharks), 13 Rachael Burford (Richmond), 12 Kimberley Oliver (Bristol), 11 Michaela Staniford (Wasps), 10 Katy McLean (Darlington Mowden Park Sharks) (C), 9 Natasha Hunt (Lichfield), 1 Claire Purdy (Wasps) (VC), 2 Amy Turner (Richmond), 3 Laura Keates (Worcester), 4 Rebecca Essex (Richmond), 5 Tamara Taylor (Darlington Mowden Park Sharks), 6 Hannah Gallagher (Saracens), 7 Marlie Packer (Bristol), 8 Alexandra Matthews (Richmond). Replacements: 16 Victoria Fleetwood (Lichfield), 17 Sophie Hemming (Bristol), 18 Rowena Burnfield (Richmond), 19 Margaret Alphonsi (Saracens), 20 La Toya Mason (Wasps), 21 Emily Scarratt (Lichfield), 22 Katherine Merchant (Worcester)
Tries: Roberts, McLean, FleetwoodConversions: Penalties: McLean (2)Substitutions: Merchant for Roberts, Fleetwood for Turner (52), Burnfield for Essex (57), Alphonsi for Gallagher (60), Keates for Hemming (64), Scarratt for Staniford (69).
New Zealand15 Kelly Brazier, 14 Katarina Whata, 13 Shakira Baker, 12 Amiria Rule, 11 Renee Wickliffe, 10 Rebecca Mahoney, 9 Kendra Cocksedge, 1 Kathleen Wilton, 2 Karina Penetito, 3 Mel Bosman, 4 Vita Robinson, 5 Kalani Matapo, 6 Lydia Crossman, 7 Justine Lavea, 8 Casey Robertson (C). Replacements: 16 Stephanie TeOhaere-Fox, 17 Muteremoana Aiatu, 18 Eloise Blackwell, 19 Aroha Savage, 20 Emma Jensen, 21 Teresa Te Tamaki, 22 Hazel Tubic
Tries: LaveaConversions: BrazierPenalties:
Referee: Philip DaviesAssistant Referees: Paul Kimber & Ken Morgan
England Autumn International Series
November 26 England 10 New Zealand 0, Twickenham Stadium November 29 England 21 New Zealand 7 Esher RFCDecember 3 England v New Zealand, Esher RFC, 2pm, live on www.rfu.com/englandwomenlive
Tickets for the international test at Esher RFC on December 3rd will be available on the gate and cost £10 for adults and £5 for juniors. They can also be purchased in advance at www.esherrugby.com


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All road day in the afternoon. Best all road event for big bikes in the Netherlands.
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A beautiful sunny day at the All Road Day in Putten (NL). Lots of big bikes in trouble!
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The sounds of a classic bike meeting at Spa-Francorchamps, this time without music.
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The sounds and sights of a Spa-Francorchamps classic bike meet.
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My Sanford Chart allows you secure online access to your personal health information and your child's health information. It's available anywhere you have internet access. There is no cost to you and registering is quick and simple.
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Most good TEFL Certificate courses will cover this kiind of scenario (i.e. mixed ability, multilingual classes). The multilingual aspect is not a difficult issue at all since you are teaching English and therefore the medium of communication in the classroom should be English.
However, the mixed ability of the class is more problematic. Do you split them into equal groups or apply peer teaching?
Personally I prefer to concentrate on the majority with tweaks to activities for the stronger and weaker students.
This article explains a lot more about this and teaching mixed ability groups.


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Many thanks for this great article. Are there any good alternative JTA-enabled datasources? I mean opensource alternatives please?
Some room for improvement...
2006-02-10 17:07:01 jhannes [View]
Thanks for the pointers on Atomikos. I will consider it if the opportunity arises. We're doing technical testing of our current app server. If we run aground, I will take up the offer to contact you to see whether Atomikos could be an option.
Regarding the templates, I have heard your argument before, but I think it is faulty. Raw JDBC code is so verbose and error prone that not using something like DbUtils or Spring-DAO is only to ask for needless pain. I would much rather wrestle with some ignorant manager than with JDBC. I also think that when demonstrating Spring, the increase in clearity and compactness is worth the effort of explaining JdbcTemplate.
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SVAT Hands Free 2-Wire Color Video Intercom System with 7" LCD Monitor and Night Vision Security Camera
Item # VIS300-7M2
Product Description
Features- Works with your existing doorbell wiring so setup is fast and hassle-free
- Safely identify visitors with audio and video before deciding to answer the door
- Enjoy the convenience of hands free operation
- Night vision camera gives you around the clock protection
- Compatible with door strikes for ultimate security
- 1 x 7" LCD Monitor
- 1 Outdoor Camera with 6 LEDs
- 1 x 50ft Cable
- Mounting Bracket
- 2 Angled Camera Mounts
- 2 Window Warning Stickers
- Instruction Manual
- 24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
VIS300-7M2 is SVAT's hands free 2-wire indoor/outdoor color video intercom system. It can make you feel secure when you or your children have to open the door for strangers. The convenient, compact system uses both video and audio to alert you when someone comes to your door. Hands free operation allows you to see and hear who is at your entrance before deciding whether or not you want to answer. The VIS300-7M2 is an effective and simple addition to your existing security system, and gives you an extra eye when protecting your property. Always be aware of what is happening at your business or home entranceway with the night vision camera that allows you to see in the dark, up to 8ft away. Mounting the camera and monitor is easy and effective due to the included angled mounts and built-in stand-you can set it up in minutes!
Fast & Hassle-Free SetupSVAT's VIS 300-Series video intercom system is incredibly easy to set up and use. It can work with your existing door bell wiring, so you can do everything yourself within minutes (50ft cable included). The video, audio and power all run through two wires, so no additional or complicated wiring is necessary.
See and Hear Everything with Video & AudioEnjoy the freedom of being able to safely monitor your entrance and carry on conversations without ever having to open the door to strangers. This feature can put you at ease when you or your children feel uncomfortable being home alone or talking to visitors. When you hear a suspicious noise or are curious to see what is happening outside, you can simply press the view button and instantly monitor your entranceway. The included camera mounts also give you a nice angled view of anyone standing at your door.
Hands Free OperationWhen a visitor arrives and presses the doorbell, your indoor monitor will automatically sound a chime and display your visitor on-screen. This allows you to safely and conveniently find out who is at your door without having to physically check, allowing you to avoid unwanted solicitors. Hands free operation also allows you to continue whatever you are doing without having to hold anything.
24 Hour Protection with Night VisionNever fuss with a peephole again, as this monitor provides a clear picture even when you monitor after-hours or in a dark location. The outdoor camera is equipped with advanced night vision, and six infrared (IR) LEDs let you see clearly in the dark, up to 8ft away. They activate automatically when it gets dark, and deactivate during the day to save energy (CDS sensor). You will always have a clear view of your entrance with the VIS300-7M2.
Unlock Your Door with the Touch of a ButtonA door strike allows you to lock and unlock a door from a distance. Connect this system to a door strike and you will be able to open the door remotely by pressing the electronic opening button. Once you set it up, all you have to do is press the unlock button from the indoor monitor. Your visitor will then hear a click and know that they are free to enter. (Door strike not included).
Flexible Mounting OptionsTwo 20 degree angled mounts are included with the system, which allow you to adjust the outdoor camera to a position that gives you the most comprehensive view of any visitor. The 7" LCD monitor has a contemporary design and can be wall mounted or placed on a table with the built-in stand (up to 50ft away from the door). The monitor should be kept in a location that is easily accessible to you at your home or business, so you can be notified of visitors as soon as they arrive.
8 Different ChimesThe VIS300-7M2 features a variety of standard chimes as well as different melodies for holidays, patriotic events and special occasions. You can change the door bell chime easily to coincide with any occasion by pressing the button on the side of the monitor. Included in the chimes are: traditional ding dongs, Oh Susanna, and Jingle Bells.
Image sensor | 1/3" color CMOS |
Outdoor use | yes |
IP Rating | IP44 |
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Motion Detection | no |
Audio Activation | no |
Sun Shield | no |
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Camera Bracket | yes |
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Alarm/Siren Decibel | no |
Vertical Adjustment | no |
Horizontal Adjustment | no |
Max. Wiring Distance | 164ft (50ft included) |
Display | 7" TFT w/ high definition |
Resolution | 480 x 234 |
Source of Light | LED |
Video Inputs | 1 x 3.5mm jack (RCA to 3.5mm wire provided) |
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Video Outputs | no |
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Audio Output | no |
LCD Profile Ratio | 16:09 |
Contrast Ratio | 200:01:00 |
Brightness | 250cd/m2 |
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On/Off Timer | no |
Sleep Timer | no |
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Speaker Wattage | 0.5W x 2 |
LED Indicators | power |
Housing Material | plastic |
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Operating Humidity | 10% ~ 90% |
Monitor Mount | yes |
Remote Control | no |
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Show raises funds for jazz women in need
On Sunday, December 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Jazz Bridge and the Sunday Sessions at LaRose Jazz Club, 5531 Germantown Avenue, will present an "All-Star, All Women Jazz Jam" to raise money for women jazz and blues musicians in crisis and for the wives of jazz and blues musicians. Tickets are $20.00.
The evening will feature some of the Greater Philadelphia area's most esteemed Women of Jazz, including Monnette Sudler, Denise King, Miss Justine, Gina Roche, Cindy LeBlanc, Suzanne Cloud, Karen Rodriguez, Lynn Riley, Rhenda Fearrington, Denise Montana, Wendy Simon, Suzzette Ortiz, Dawn Evans, Pearl Williams and Ella Gahnt. The event will also include raffles and special giveaways, and a buffet dinner will be available for an additional charge.
Jazz Bridge was established in 2005 by jazz vocalists Suzanne Cloud and Wendy Simon, and received its 501C3 non-profit status in 2007.
"Over the years, we've had so many of our great local jazz people die without any kind of support," said Suzanne Cloud. "They had nothing for when they got sick, didn't have any kind of resources to go to. Choosing to be a jazz musician is choosing a life where you don't get 401Ks, you don't get health benefits, you don't get a pension plan — a lot of times, you don't even get social security, because you're working on a cash basis. That's just the nature of the biz, so basically people would get in trouble, and a lot of these were recorded, well-known people that live in our town and work in our town. If they fell on hard times, it was an immediate descent into despair.
"My mentor was a well known pianist whom I recorded and worked with over the years. His name was Eddie Green. He got pancreatic cancer, and he had no resources, so after that happened with Eddie, I said 'Enough is enough,' and I called up my friend Wendy and said, 'Do you want to do something to stop this?' She said, 'Yeah,' and that was how Jazz Bridge got started.
"We have a dual mission right now. The first mission is to help our local professional jazz and blues musicians in crisis, and the second part of the mission is to get the original music of the jazz community out there, so we have these neighborhood concerts. We have five series that go on all around the metro area, and we film them all for archival purposes."
At the "All-Star, All Women" showcase, Jazz Bridge's second "Making a Difference Award" will be presented to jazz advocate Thelma Anderson. The inaugural award was presented to the late jazz organist Trudy Pitts.
"About four months ago, we had a call for nominations, so we had a lot of people nominated," said Cloud. "This is basically someone who doesn't have to be a musician, who has a long history of making a difference to the jazz community itself, and [Anderson] certainly qualifies. Thelma has made a difference because she started a group called the Council of Jazz Advocates (COJA). There's one in Wilmington and one in Philadelphia that she started. She's worked with Tony Williams' scholarship fund and been on the board of his organization to get kids involved with jazz and jazz instruction, and getting instruments for kids, so she's a great supporter of the music."
Guitarist Monnette Sudler, who will also be performing at Chris' Jazz Café on Friday, December 9, with sets scheduled for 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., is a longtime fixture on Philly's jazz scene and said, "I think that Jazz Bridge is really a great program, and so whatever I can do to help, I'll be there."
For tickets to the "All-Star, All Women Jazz Jam, call (215) 517-8337, or visit http://www.jazzbridge.org/products-page.
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Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2007 Hermitage Ex-Voto is a flamboyant, exuberant, showy effort that flirts with perfection. Its nearly overwhelming perfume of spring flowers, balsamic notes, blackberries, cassis, melted licorice and espresso roast is followed by an intense, full-bodied wine with silky tannins, massive..
Cellar/Tasting Notes One of the all-time great Palmers... An opaque blue/black color suggests a wine with thrilling levels of concentration and intensity, and That's exactly what a taster gets.
Cellar/Tasting Notes "This is a fabulous wine, with that tell-tale, dense, inky blue color that Angelus always seems to achieve. It displays an extraordinary nose of acacia flowers (or is it violets?) intermixed with blueberry liqueur, black raspberries, cassis, licorice, incense, and graphite. Full-bodied, viscous,..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "A restrained and borderline inexpressive nose only reluctantly gives up fresh and ripe aromas of white flowers, pear, peach and fennel notes, all of which are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is first-rate intensity to the broad-shouldered and solidly well-concentrated flavors that..
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Scientific Name: | Hyperolius sankuruensis | |||
Species Authority: | Laurent, 1979 | |||
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Year Published: | 2004 |
Date Assessed: | 2004-04-30 |
Assessor/s: | Arne Schiøtz |
Reviewer/s: | Global Amphibian Assessment Coordinating Team (Simon Stuart, Janice Chanson and Neil Cox) |
Justification: Listed as Data Deficient in view of the absence of recent information on its extent of occurrence, status and ecological requirements. |
Range Description: | This species is known only from Omaniundu, near Lodja, Sankuru, in south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo. It probably occurs widely in the southern Congo basin. |
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Major Threat(s): | There is no information on threats to this species. |
Conservation Actions: | It has not been recorded in any protected areas. |
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Really good review. That lyrical excerpt from "Icy River" was tempting and intriguing enough to make me want to give this a go. Never heard of this guy (guys?) before though, I have to say; (relatively) new artist? Also I can't decide whether that person on the cover is a dude or a lady.
It's obv a chick. C'mon dude.
Album Rating: 4.0it's his mom irving haha. it's mostly picker and a revolving cast of musicians, this is his second proper album although the first and an EP were reissued in 2010 (originally came out in 2008). and if you like any of the recs you should definitely get thisDigging: The War on Drugs - Lost In The Dream
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^ Sufjan Stevens Illinois Bon Iver For Emma, Forever Ago I'M DOWN.
it's his mom irving haha. Also fuck I feel bad now =/
These guys/gals are from my town. 'Garden' is sick. Glad to see them here, they deserve to make it big.
Album Rating: 3.5This sounds great. Will give it a try.
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That person really isn't very attractive at all... wow.
Album Rating: 4.0classy guys
Very classy. The "cancer-stricken mother [that] killed herself" is unattractive, like it matters.
LOL. The comments above are hilarious, and what makes them so funny is that I thought the same thing. After familiarizing myself with the backstory here, though, it is really sad... :[ And I skimmed through your review, Rudy. I really like what I saw, and I'll read it extensively tonight. Digging: Telefon Tel Aviv - Fahrenheit Fair Enough
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Album Rating: 4.0i have you to thank for this keels
Album Rating: 3.5Awesome review Rudy, I'm d/ling as i write this. Noticed this though: Picker, a Berklee College of Music graduate whose has written first orchestral work was for the North Carolina Symphony May want to sort that out but apart from that it was a great read man. Hope this is as good as it sounds.Digging: Real Estate - Atlas
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Album Rating: 3.5And what the fuck does it matter if she's attractive guys. I mean, I'm guessing you're like 12 or something but still
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by Annie on 06/23/2008.
Trim: 2006 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback, Owned 2 years.
We have owned this vehicle for over 2 years. It is absolutely awesome. If you drive this car properly, you can get 60 MPG. We average 58 MPG around town and 48 MPG on highways. It just takes a while to get used to driving to conserve on fuel. It is quiet and comfortable. We have driven it the last two years back and forth to Florida and have spent under $100 each way on gas. Lots of cargo room when you put seats down. I would recommend this car in a heartbeat to anyone. My husband is tall and fits great. Bigger inside than appears.
Salesman talked us out of GPS. Wish we had gotten it.
Front dash display is too bright at night and reflects on window making it difficult to see, so you have to adjust dash display brightness from day to night.
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The quietest, smoothest, best MPG we have ever owned. Worth every penny we spent to buy it.
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Absolutely reliable & amazing car
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Trim: 2006 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback, Owned 6 years.
First review ever written......I have owned the Prius since 2006 and have 98,000 miles on it. My whole family loves to drive this vehicle inspite of the fact we have other 'high end' cars. I have owned many other cars of many makes but no other car comes close. Just completed a round trip road trip coast to coast with zero problems and this was with it being fully loaded with heavy luggage. Since buying new the only expense has been oil changes and a couple set of tires and those only because my son after hitting the curb did not get the wheels re-aligned.
None whatsoever
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Just buy it.....you will not be sorry
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Everyone should be driving a Prius
by PriusBob from La Canada (near Los Angeles) on 05/22/2007.
Trim: 2006 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback, Owned 2 years.
Avg 43 mpg. Comfortable, easy to drive. Nav system is wonderful, sound system is great. Distinctive style. Pleanty of room for 5 passengers. Good working vehicle with fold down rear seats. Pleanty of storage space. Owned for over 2 years - never been to the dealer for repair.
Steering is a little "loose" at freeway speeds. Wind "popping" noise at freeway speeds with windows open.
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One of the best cars I've owned. Makes me feel like I'm making a difference with the environment. Saves money with high gas milage. No complaints!
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"The Ultimate Hybrid for the Working Class"
by An MSN Autos Consumer on 04/02/2008.
Trim: 2006 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback, Owned 2 years.
Fuel efficiency, size, quality, appearance.
Ceiling height, no sun roof, acceleration.
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Excellent choice of hybrid!
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Great Car
by An MSN Autos Consumer on 06/20/2007.
Trim: 2006 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback, Owned 1 year.
Great gas mileage,
Not found anything I don't like about my car.
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I really like this car.
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Col Solare is a winemaking partnership between Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori and Washington state's Chateau Ste. Michelle that began in the vineyards of the Columbia Valley with Piero Antinori's on-going attraction to unique viticultural regions. In 1990, Piero made his first trip to the Columbia Valley. Impressed by the quality and diversity of Washington wines, Antinori began discussing a partnership with Chateau Ste. Michelle that would challenge them both to step out of their own proven perspective to achieve something new. The idea took hold, and Col Solare was born with the 1995 vintage.
Grapes were gently crushed and pumped over twice daily during a ten-day fermentation. At dryness, a portion of the wine went through an extended maceration of about two weeks to increase extract. We moved the wine with gravity into new and one-year-old French oak barrels; each barrel was racked periodically throughout 22 months of barrel aging. Finally at blending, many individual lots of wine were tasted before winemakers Ron Bunnell and Renzo Cotarella settled on a wine with less Cabernet and more Merlot than previous vintages of Col Solare. Merlot added depth. Syrah added flesh to the vintage's full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. A bit of Malbec enhanced the wine's elegance and added suppleness. Sensational chocolate and caramel aromas join with an earthy note and a hint of tobacco to introduce a wine with generous black currant and black cherry set off by a trace of allspice. Silky with both abundant, soft tannins and plenty of muscle, this is a wine of significant dimension.
Col Solare is the partnership between two influential wine producers who are recognized leaders in their respective regions: Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori and Washington state's Chateau Ste. Michelle. Col Solare unites these who unique viticultural and winemaking cultures to produce and ultra-luxurty Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine from their winery and estate vineyard on Washington's Red Mountain.
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text: 99% ape: how evolution adds up� In his lifetime, Charles Darwin was roundly mocked for suggesting that humans were descended from apes, and even in our own day, the teaching of evolution remains controversial. But in the century and a half since the publication of On the Origin of Species, our increasingly sophisticated understanding of genetics has borne out Darwin�s theory: humans share 99% of their genes with chimps (and many even with grapes!). ����������� 99% Ape offers an accessible, straightforward introduction to evolution, beginning with Darwin�s discoveries and continuing through the latest genetic discoveries. Edited by Jonathan Silvertown, the volume brings together experts in a variety of fields pertinent to evolution, from paleobiology to planetary science, comparative anatomy to zoology, and even�for a discussion of legal battles surrounding the teaching of evolution�law. Interwoven with these varied accounts of evolution and its impact are vignettes from Darwin�s life that illustrate the continuity of thought that links Darwin�s work to today�s cutting-edge research. ����������� Beautifully illustrated, 99% Ape is a perfect companion to the upcoming celebration of Darwin�s bicentennial and a bracing reminder of the important role evolution still has to play in our understanding of our origins�and our possible futures. |


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Andy Hoyer and Rocco Wilcox combined to scatter three hits and strike out 11 as Charleston Catholic blanked 9-0 Buffalo in a Class A Region 4 Section 4 prep baseball contest Thursday at Triana Field.
Thad Jameson paced the Fighting Irish (23-9) with two hits and four RBIs while Hoyer and Sam McKown each added two hits. Laythen Good went 2 for 3 with a double for the Bison (11-13).
The teams play again at 4:30 p.m. today at Triana Field as the Irish attempt to wrap up the sectional crown.
Jacob Marler picked up the win with five innings of one-hit relief for the Black Eagles (15-12), who visit George Washington today in an attempt to wrap up the title. SC overcame four errors.
For the Patriots (20-11), Tanner Sorrells went 2 for 3 and drove in a run. GW led 4-1 after four innings.
Dawson also produced at the plate, going 3 for 3 with two doubles, a home run and two RBIs for the Redskins (25-4) while Tate Brock had three hits and drove home five runs.
Hurricane hosts the winner of Spring Valley-Cabell Midland on May 20 at 6 p.m. in the regional semifinals. Lincoln County finishes the season 9-11.
Josh Bumgarner drove in Jonah Sneeringer in the bottom of the fourth for the tie-breaking and eventual winning run. Gage Buskirk went 2 for 3 with a pair of RBIs for the Big Blacks.
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On Tuesday, December 11, 2012, Dr. Michael Alderman, distinguished professor emeritus of epidemiology & population health and of medicine, presented an intriguing research colloquium on dietary guidelines for salt and strategies for treating hypertension. In offering a departure from mainstream nutritional advice, Dr. Alderman provided those in attendance an ample serving of food for thought the next time someone says, "pass the salt."
His presentation took place in the Price Center/Block Pavilion's LeFrak Auditorium, sponsored by Einstein's Institute for Public Health Sciences.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects nearly one-third of adults in the United States and represents the single most important preventable risk for premature death worldwide. The estimated cost of hypertension's effects among Americans is more than $70 billion per year, making it a major area of interest in academic and pharmaceutical research.
If left untreated, hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack, and early death. Currently, individuals with hypertension are routinely advised to reduce their sodium intake. Perhaps not surprisingly, the National Dietary Guidelines for salt have been consistently lowered since the 1980s in the hopes of preventing this chronic condition.
In his presentation, Dr. Alderman, offered a somewhat different assessment based upon the most recently published evidence linking sodium intake to health outcomes. He noted that while decreasing salt intake can lower blood pressure, it also has several adverse health consequences. For example, reducing sodium consumption can increase insulin resistance, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease.
Furthermore, Dr. Alderman pointed out that there is convincing evidence now that, like most other essential nutrients, both too little and too much sodium intake can have ill effects. Therefore, he cautioned that the current strategy, advising all Americans to reduce sodium intake, needs to be revised, to insure that only those consuming too much sodium reduce their intake.
"Fortunately," he added, "most Americans currently consume sodium within the range compatible with optimal health and thus have no need to cut back."
Dr. Alderman, or "Mickey", as he was introduced, graduated from Yale Medical School in 1962. He has served in a variety of professional roles, including president of the American Society of Hypertension and president of the International Society of Hypertension. He is author of more than 270 scientific papers, book chapters and textbooks describing his research on hypertension in the community, its relation to cardiovascular disease, and the impact of therapy.
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Happy New Year!
My first ever recipe post with a meal straight out of The Fortune Cookie (1966)
I try to make sense out of all those "Heaven" movies
I declared my adoration for Ernest Borgnine
My very first giveaway. TCM 31 Days of Oscars Notebooks
I take some friends to see Pillow Talk (1959) on the big screen.
My most controversial post ever: I declare never to participate in blog awards
I get people thinking about Susan Peters
I show off my own entertainment center and ask fellow bloggers to do the same.
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Then I fall in love with Carlos and watch The Hustler (1961) for him.
I watch Rebel Without a Cause (1955) outside in a park
I drag Kevin's butt to see The Arrangement (1969) at the HFA
I take a bit of a break this month. Lots going on but managed to post a few things.
I get to see director Stanley Donen in person twice! For Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) and Two for the Road (1967)
Carlos and I see Phantom of the Opera (1925) in an armory with live musical accompaniment. Just in time for Halloween.
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I make a menu out of Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
I bite my thumb at that mean blogger and at last put up my Anita Page - The Easiest Way (1931) post.
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Okay--there goes my productivity for the afternoon. This post is just too entertaining. And I'm grateful you did it, because I only found your blog in June! So many creative ideas! I especially like the entertainment center bit. I'll have to do the same thing with my enormous movie book collection--haha. Have a great New Year Raquelle!
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Here's my piece for Bottleneck Gallery's couple-themed show, Get A Room. Bow chicka' waka-waka-waka…
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Bottleneck Gallery - Gadgets and Gizmos
Here's my piece for Bottleneck Gallery's Gizmo and Gadgets show. The gadget I chose to do were the scramble-suits from A Scanner Darkly. I tried to experiment with creating a more form and shape-based illustration, rather than something that was completely linear, like my normal work. The process was confusing and took much longer than anticipated, but I'm happy with the end-result.
Prints are currently available at the gallery and
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Sunday, January 6, 2013
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Here's a peek of the traditionally-inked skatedeck I did for FNDTN Gallery's On Deck skateboard show, which opens Friday 11th at 7pm. A bunch of friends and great artists are also featured, and based off the pieces I've seen so far, the show is going to be really awesome. Swing by if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed!
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Good morning Chairwoman Feinstein, Ranking Member Kyl, distinguished Members of the Subcommittee; I am pleased to be here today to discuss strengthening the security of international travel documents to prevent terrorist travel. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Forensic Document Laboratory (FDL) is dedicated exclusively to fraudulent document detection and deterrence. The FDL is accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors - Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) in questioned documents and latent prints. The FDL's mission is to detect and deter travel and identity document fraud in support of efforts to combat terrorism, alien smuggling, and other criminal and administrative violations. We provide a wide variety of forensic and support services to all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components, including ICE, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the United States Secret Service (USSS), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The FDL also supports other federal, state, and local agencies, as well as foreign government law enforcement and border control entities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of State (DOS), Department of Defense (000), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). The FDL is an integral part of a comprehensive approach to disrupting terrorist travel and works both domestically and internationally to strengthen the security of international travel documents.
The FDL is like other forensic laboratories in that it has a cadre of highly trained and experienced forensic scientists and support staff who conduct forensic examinations. These FDL employees make up the Forensic Section of the FDL and include Forensic Document Examiners, Physical Scientists (Ink Chemists), Fingerprint Specialists, Forensic Photographers, and Seized Property Specialists.
Forensic Document Examiners conduct examinations of documents to determine the authenticity of the document. If the document is deemed to be fraudulent, the examiner will determine the type of fraud, i.e., whether the document is counterfeit, has been altered, or was fraudulently obtained, and prepares a report outlining the findings. Physical Scientists (Ink Chemists) assist the Forensic Document Examiners determine the authenticity of a document by analyzing the inks used in the document. This is necessary today given the prominence of documents produced with inkjet and laser technology.
Fingerprint Examiners use the latest techniques and technologies to lift latent fingerprints from documents, document production equipment, wrappings, weapons, and other recovered material submitted to the laboratory. Using various Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS), examiners attempt to identify individuals relevant to the investigation and then link these individuals to evidence in the case. The FDL also has a team of Forensic Photographers who assist all FDL staff with expert photographic services. These services include capturing images of documents and other evidence under various forms of light, providing photographs and graphics for reports, and preparing court exhibits.
The Seized Property Specialists handle all of the evidence flowing in and out of the FDL each day. The FDL processes over 5,000 submissions each year. Each submission can include any number of evidence items. The proper handling and processing of evidence is of paramount importance to any forensic laboratory.
All of these employees are experts in their field and routinely testify as expert witnesses in criminal and administrative proceedings arising from ICE and other federal, state, local, and tribal agency investigations.
The training requirements for these positions are rigorous. As an example, prior to conducting their first examination on their own, Forensic Document Examiners must successfully complete an in-house 30-month training program (24 months of training followed by a six-month apprenticeship) that includes instruction on all facets of document examination, printing processes, security features, wet and dry seals, typewriter examinations, and handwriting analysis. This comprehensive training is necessary to acquire and maintain laboratory accreditation and personnel certification. The FDL- provided training is in addition to the requirement of a Bachelor's degree. Many of the FDL Forensic Document Examiners also have Master's Degrees in Forensic Science and have obtained or are in the process of obtaining independent board certifications. The primary responsibility of the Forensic Document Examiners is to conduct examinations of fraudulent travel and identity documents submitted to the FDL. These documents are typically seized from individuals attempting to enter or remain in the United States illegally, or from fraudulent document production operations.
The FDL differs from most forensic laboratories in that it has a separate group of employees who collect and analyze information developed by the Forensic Section about particular fraudulent documents and distribute that information to the field via training, real-time support, and publications. These employees are Senior Intelligence Officers and they make up the Operations Section of the FDL. Many of the Senior Intelligence Officers working at the FDL have previously worked at large ports of entry and have extensive experience with international travelers and the documents they use.
As stated above, the FDL provides support to many DHS agencies and other federal, state, local, tribal, and foreign law enforcement and border control agencies. This support includes not only conducting forensic examinations on material submitted to the laboratory, but also providing real-time support, providing training in fraudulent document detection and recognition, and developing and distributing numerous informational publications related to fraudulent documents, such as Document Alerts, Intelligence Briefs, and Reference Guides.
Real-time support is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist all federal, state, and local law enforcement officers with questioned documents. Senior Intelligence Officers are on-site from 7:00 am until 7:30 pm on each workday. These officers are also on-call after-hours and on weekends with secure access to FDL systems and databases necessary to provide support. Real-time support is also provided to personnel that may have questions concerning travel and identity documents, including Department of State Consular Offices which adjudicate visa requests, and USCIS personnel who adjudicate requests for immigration-related benefits. In fiscal year 2006, the FDL received over 5,200 intelligence inquires of which more than 2,400 were from non-DHS agencies.
Document Alerts, Intelligence Briefs, and Reference Guides are produced, printed, and distributed to more than 800 law enforcement and border control agencies worldwide to assist officers in identifying fraudulent documents in circulation. Many of these publications are also posted on various DHS Internet portals to make them available to as many agencies as possible. All of these publications are high-quality products with descriptive text and detailed graphics. The publications are designed to convey the information in a clear and concise manner, which allows the front line officer to absorb the information quickly and retain that information for use in the field.
Senior Intelligence Officers also design and provide fraudulent document recognition and detection training programs for DHS personnel and other federal, state, local and foreign law enforcement officers. This fiscal year alone, the FDL has trained more than 1,900 individuals in locations all over the world, including the United States, South Africa, EI Salvador, Botswana, Jordan, Trinidad & Tobago, Kenya, Turkey, and Yemen. Of the individuals trained this year, over 200 were from CBP. The FDL also receives requests for training from state and local law enforcement agencies and from private concerns. The FDL has responded to these requests. To meet the increasing demand for these services, the FDL created "Train-the- Trainer" classes. These classes enable FDL to train persons in other agencies who then conduct fraudulent document recognition training with FDL support. The "Train-the-Trainer" program permits the FDL to expand the number of fraudulent document recognition training classes conducted each year.
The co-location of the Forensic Section and the Operations Section at the FDL allows ICE to attack the problem of fraudulent documents in a coordinated manner and provide the necessary services to the field from a central and highly specialized facility.
Document producers and those who issue legitimate documents are in a constant battle to develop new production methods and security features to make the identification documents they issue more secure. DHS has revised and updated many of the documents associated with the immigration process. The Department of State has recently introduced a new version of the U.S. passport that includes security features intended to thwart those who would counterfeit or alter the document. However, technological advances that have made commercial-quality scanning and printing widely available have significantly increased the quality of fraudulent documents. The purveyors of fraudulent documents make full use of commercially available scanning and printing technology to manufacture better fraudulent documents, including not only hardware, but also high-quality graphic software that includes advanced techniques such as layering. Digital printing technology has been used in the majority of the fraudulent documents examined by the FDL. Sophisticated computers, software, digital scanners, and color inkjet or laser printing equipment are now routinely recovered when fraudulent document operations are discovered in the United States and overseas. For example, many of the altered passports and identity documents encountered by U.S. Forces in Iraq incorporated digitally printed components. As high-quality scanning and printing equipment become less expensive and more readily available, digitally produced fraudulent documents become more difficult to detect.
This problem is further complicated by the increased use of digital printing technologies to create genuine identification documents. Genuine document-issuing authorities often select digital printing technologies to create or personalize genuine documents because they are less expensive than traditional methods such as offset or intaglio printing. The lower costs allow the process to be deployed to the field, rather than necessitating reliance on production centers. The result is that digitally printed fraudulent documents can be more difficult to detect by officials responsible for examining documents, such as ICE special agents, Border Patrol agents in the field, CBP officers at ports of entry, or airline security personnel overseas.
The marriage of digital technology and traditional printing methods can create fraudulent documents that are very difficult to detect. However, by incorporating security features that are specially designed to thwart reproduction by scanners or other digital equipment, such as holograms, kinegrams, specialized inks, laser etching, and new security printing techniques, documents can be made more tamper-resistant. Many of these security features cannot be duplicated easily by commercially available computer equipment and therefore make documents more secure. The development and distribution of quality documents will be expensive, as it will require replacing old document production systems and infrastructure; however, the investment will pay healthy dividends in security.
There are many reasons for the proliferation of fraudulent documents. ICE typically sees false documents being used by illegal aliens who live and work in the United States. However, foreign nationals who seek to enter the United States and cause harm to our Nation represent another market for fraudulent documents. The quality of fraudulent documents used for international travel must be better than domestic fraudulent documents because they will be shown to people who routinely examine travel and identity documents. CBP officers inspect the documents of passengers arriving by air or sea, as well as those attempting to enter over land. Last fiscal year, CBP inspected more than 422 million people coming to the United States. In many cases, illegal migrants, criminals, and even terrorists have tried to blend in with returning citizens, legal residents, and lawful visitors by using fraudulent documents.
In January 2005, CBP created the Fraudulent Document Analysis Unit (FDAU) to collect documents, provide ports with analysis of document trends and intelligence information, and target persons being smuggled into the United States using fraudulent documents. The ICE FDL is an accredited forensic laboratory, which provides scientific examination of questioned documents, maintains a document reference library, and provides support for field investigations. CBP works cooperatively with ICE to provide training to CBP Officers and to conduct special operations targeting travel documents in various CBP venues.
As discussed above, the problem of fraudulent documents is a perplexing one. The availability of technology to create high-quality fraudulent documents demands that the issuers of valid documents develop and use new security features and production techniques that cannot be easily duplicated. Many new security features and production techniques have been developed; unfortunately, they are not being used in many travel and identity documents issued in the United States. Recently, we have seen an emphasis on deploying electronic systems to validate documents. While the FDL supports these programs as an additional security feature, we believe these systems cannot take priority over the continued development of more secure travel and identification documents. Electronic validation systems will not always be available to the field officers, employers, or others who may need to verify a document's authenticity. When these systems are not available, the verifier of the document must be able to rely solely on the document. High-quality secure documents will stand on their own and increase the overall security of our document-based systems.
To assist in the development of high-quality secure documents, the FDL provides Counterfeit Deterrence Studies as a service to assist entities in designing new travel and identity documents. These studies are conducted by FDL teams consisting of Forensic Document Examiners and Senior Intelligence Officers. The teams recommend document designs that incorporate security features to make them more resistant to fraud.
It is important to understand that fraudulent travel and identity documents are not only a challenging problem for the United States, but for law enforcement officials throughout the world as well. As long as identification is required to travel and obtain goods or services, criminals will attempt to produce fraudulent documents. The ICE FDL will work diligently to combat the production and use of fraudulent documents through our efforts in document examination, the development of higher-quality documents, the training of law enforcement and border control officers throughout the world, the publication of materials to alert these officers of new fraudulent trends and techniques, and providing real-time support to those responsible for detecting fraudulent documents, and by working hand-in-hand with our colleagues around the world who are engaged with us in the battle against fraudulent documents.
On behalf of the men and women of ICE, and specifically the men and women of the Forensic Document Laboratory, I thank the Subcommittee and its distinguished members for your continued support of our work.
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