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An Austin company is helping more law enforcement agencies solve crimes.
Flashback Data specializes in data recovery and computer forensics. Vice President, Russell Chozick, says his company also focuses on research and development, describing the process as a bit like building Frankenstein.
For example, he says his company is coming up with a way to extract information from Android devices and read it in its raw format. Most of what Flashback Data does is extract data from damaged hard drives or flash drives.
"There's tons of data recovery companies out there that aren't equipped to handle investigations and all the way up to testify in court and on the other side of the spectrum, there are tons of computer forensic companies that don't have the technology and know how to recover damaged media," said President Damon O'Connell.
They conduct corporation investigations, civil litigations and increasingly more, criminal cases.
"Child pornography cases, kidnapping cases that we were involved with, we've actually had two homicide investigations that we've assisted with this year," said Director of Forensics, Will Ambruzs.
For security reasons, the company says it can't name exact departments but they include law enforcement from Texas and across the country, the department of defense, and foreign governments, like Mexico.
"They've been coming to us because what's taking six to eight months or longer to get turned around at some of the regional computer forensics labs, I think there is less than ten in the U.S., we can turn that stuff around in days," said O'Connell.
Such sensitive information requires security. One door has to shut before a second door opens to the first lab. A fingerprint is needed to get into a second lab and the evidence room. Evidence is stored in a metal cage under lock and key.
As technology changes, encryption becomes a challenge.
So as Apple is set to release its highly anticipated iPhone 5, Flashback Data plans to buy several and take them apart.
"Because their encryption is the same as our government's to protect sensitive information, information sensitive to national security, same standard," said O'Connell.
"Apple rigidly controls its back end. They make it an interesting challenge for us," he said.
What started out with three employees in an Austin home in 2004, the company is now in its third location.
Flashback Data is also one of the few private labs that is internationally accredited. The same accreditation the FBI uses.
The company's growth is on track to continue as more law enforcement agencies seek its help.
Depending on the complexity of the case, Flashback Data generally charges about $250 an hour.
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Having a bit of a challenge getting crops in he ground here near Albany NY. My digital rain gauge has recorded 8.73 inches of rain so far this month. We can't even get on the ground to disk..... A good bit of our wheat washed out of the ground.
Oh well - Mother Nature Must Have A Different Plan - It does give me more time to work on the Cub.

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De Gekraakte Ketel (The Cracked Kettle)
Ratings: 34 | Reviews: 34 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by Dobby:
4.78/5 rDev +3.9%
Visisted here on my trip to AMS
A great little hole in the wall beer store in amsterdam. On my tour through europe I had to run to make sure I caught this place open as I was only there for one day and sure enough it was worth it.
I picked up a half dozen westy 12's for something like 15 euros each. While the price was steep it was the only place I had time to visit which actually had them in stock. The man serving us was very nice and knowledgeable and showed us around the store. Great selection of European beers and surprisingly a lot of american beers as well.
Overall a great little place which I sadly enough will probably not be visiting anytime soon. Suppositely they also do beer trades, ill have to try that out on my next trek out there.
05-09-2011 21:18:26 | More by Dobby
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4.56/5 rDev -0.9%
It could be argued that BevMo and Cracked Kettle are both representative of their locales - BevMo being a quintessential American liquor supermarket experience while CK just oozes Dutch.
CK is Dutch in both philosophy and location. This is a small, neighborhood shop, located in downtown Amsterdam off the Singel canal in a 400-year-old building. It is not an overly large space - the building was apparently originally a home. When I first went there seven years ago, I heard that the second floor was used for the occasional gathering of beer lovers. now used to display more beer/spirits Again, so Dutch, as this is how people live in space-challenged Amsterdam, conforming centuries-old spacing to meet modern needs. You see it all the time in this lovely city.
Spent several months in Amsterdam, making it a routine to walk along the canal X times a week for a Leifmans brown or some local brew, stopping at the excellent bakery around the corner. There was sweet, pretty young Dutch woman working there as well as Andy and Jeff, the American owner (who btw, graduated from a local university in the Netherlands). Both gentlemen are very friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the art of brewing.
08-09-2011 17:39:52 | More by Vanlingleipa
4.53/5 rDev -1.5%
Just came back from Amsterdam and my main goal was to visit this place in order to score some Westys, which I did.
Got there at about 12:15, and it wasn't opened yet, even though it's supposed to open at 12:00. Checked back in 5 and it was just opened. The guy was helpful enough, though maybe a little preoccupied with still in the process of opening the store. But when i had questions, he answered them in a friendly manner. He was able to suggest some good local dutch beer for me to go with my Westy's, such as De Molen and Emellisee.
The atmosphere is really cool. Quite small, and the shelving is over 400 years old. Looks cavernous. However, I notice that the beers on the back wall are exposed to sunlight. Granted this store is down a tight alley, so I don't think there's a ton of sunlight coming through the window.
He's selling the Westy Blonde for 10 euros each, and the 12 for 12 euros each. The 8 wasn't there at that time, but I happen to stop in later that day because my friend wanted to go back, and a fresh batch of 8 had arrived. I couldn't buy any more bottles however.
Things aren't cheap there, but the Westys that were for sale at De Bierkoning were going for 14,50 euros. So Westy's were cheaper here, but the local dutch beers I bought were slightly cheaper at De Bierkoning
Very cool store worth visiting if you're into rare stuff, especially belgians. There are other other beers - american, german, etc., as well as select wines, and a little cheese.
06-14-2011 20:59:05 | More by jbertsch
3.94/5 rDev -14.3%
Smaller than the Bierkoning, with a smaller selection and less organized, though they had many different beers. Mostly Dutch and Belgian though there's a small American, British and German section. Nice place but average compared with the Bierkoning. One complaint I would have is that there's a wall of bottles right by the front door which is glass and I imagine these bottles get some direct sunlight for part of the day. There's an upstairs area as well that was really chaotic, up those typical steep Amsterdam stairs, but there were so many boxes lying around on the floor, I wasn't able to see everything up there.
06-11-2011 18:06:38 | More by sfprint
4.44/5 rDev -3.5%
went here on my Amsterdam trip.
I showed up as they were supposed to open but the guy ended up showing up about 30 to 45 minutes late.
They have a fantastic if expensive selection including westy 6 westy 12 and a bunch of hard to find Belgian and dutch specialties.
They also had a bunch of American beer in terms of BCS Rare, Darkness, Dark Lord and a bunch of Pliny and other American beers that are in high demand.
The shop employee was fairly helpful if a little uninterested in answering the questions that I had.
All in all i enjoyed check this place out but liked the employees better at Bierkonig, though this is the place if your just looking for rare older beer at high prices.
04-17-2011 23:14:50 | More by psiweaver
4.85/5 rDev +5.4%
If you are in or near Amsterdam, this store is a must stop. Great ambiance, charm, character, great vibe, Jeff is great (helpful in many ways, even helping to guide us as we were set to visit Belgium) the selection is extensive (I would even say it was great if I didn't score some Westy's). The shop is a little off the beaten path but its a pleasant walk to get to. Everything a bottle shop should be, stop in to see Jeff and his way cool guard dog. I certainly will be back each time I visit Amsterdam.
11-24-2010 18:50:19 | More by KickbacksSteve
5/5 rDev +8.7%
This place has it all. They supply Gollem right across the alley. You walk in, and you're instantly in heaven. All wooden shelves, filled with bottles. A nice selection of wine as well. Walk up the spiral staircase and you'll find a huge selection of American and German beers. Many popular beers are even refrigerated downstairs.
This is also one of the only places that reliably has the sought-after Westvleteren. 12 euros/bottle as of June 2010.
Additionally, the guys at the counter know their beers, as opposed to more commercialized shops. I was looking for Anchor Steam, and the guy said it had just came in. Sure enough, he opened the box and grabbed me one. The owner was working next time I came, and went upstairs with me to explain to me the differences between the German wheat beers he had available. Sad though that I was the only one there both times I visited.
08-19-2010 05:14:28 | More by pauljmccain
4.15/5 rDev -9.8%
Went here tonight (nov 7-2009) with 12 westvleteren12 bottles to trade some beer. I wanted to have some from all over the world. Below in the shop there are mostly the Belgium and Dutch beers. On the first floor are the beers from Germany and from the rest of the world. I was very well advised by the guy who was there, a man from Scotland.
If you are in Amsterdam its worth going there. On the other side of the small alley is Cafe Gollem.
The next weeks i can review the beers i have traded. A nice way to get to know a few unknown beers.
11-07-2009 22:29:36 | More by Brabander
5/5 rDev +8.7%
I only found out about the existence of the cracked kettle several months ago. My first order was via their website. The website is very user friendly, updated and has an enormous collection of beers (rare, vintage, Belgium, Dutch, German, UK, a lot of rare USA beer, and many many more countries). They have a unique collection of trappist beers! This is the only shop where I ever saw the famous Westvleteren red cap (WV 6, not produced anymore since the late 90s), the not commercial available table beer from the Westmalle brewery (the Westmalle extra) and the not commercial available table beer from Chimay, the Chimay doree. WOW. These beers are a must try for all beer (and especially trappist) lovers like us! Shipping was very well packed and fast. Also the communication was excellent.
Next time I decided to pay the shop a visit myself. When entering, one is overwhelmed by the enormous amount of beers. The shop is small, but the beers are packed against the walls. The service is very good and very friendly, and obviously know where they are talking about.
Nowadays I'm a frequent costumer, I bought many rare and vintage beauties here. Although not the cheapest shop, this is by far the shop with the rarest beers I have ever seen! Better than Bierkoning for sure! Highly recommendable.
10-01-2009 12:51:20 | More by rvdoorn
4.3/5 rDev -6.5%
Very tiny beer store across the alley from Cafe Gollum. They specialize in hard to find Belgians like Pannepot, Westvleterein, etc. Also carry a few cans of Grolsch and Heinekin for tourists.
Also had a few American specialities: Rogue, Dogfish 120 (at $11 for a 12 oz. bottle!), Anchor. A few odds 'n ends from UK and Germany.
Most of the bottles were priced 5% more than at de Bierkonig. They generally have more rarities however.
They also stock a few items of glassware.
Worth a visit, especially if you've been to Cafe Gollum. They also have internet sales and will pack and ship.
06-29-2009 14:28:12 | More by joedon
De Gekraakte Ketel (The Cracked Kettle) in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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14. Ben Askren vs Johny Hendricks- 2002 Wrestling USA Dream Team Classic
Every year the Dream Team Classic pits a team of national all-stars against the best wrestlers of a single state in a wrestling dual meet. Unsurprisingly the national team always wins, but at least the event serves as a showcase for the outstanding wrestlers in a particular state. In 2002, the Dream Team Classic came to Wisconsin and at the 160 pound weight class, Team USA's Johny Hendricks faced Team Wisconsin's Ben Askren.
Both wrestlers had already achieved legendary status within their respective states' wrestling communities. Oklahomans, in particular were already starting to recognize Hendricks as one of the finest wrestlers Oklahoma, a state renowned for generating top-flight wrestling talent, had ever produced. The previous summmer, at the USAW Junior National Freestyle Championships in Fargo, North Dakota, high school wrestling's most prestigious tournament, Hendricks put on a display of absolute dominance which included wins over numerous future college wrestling stars, and in particular, blow out victory over Askren.
When Hendricks and Askren wrestled again at the Dream Team Classic, the Oklahoman won once again by a comfortable margin. [Note: the final score was actually 7-5, though it seemed more lopsided]
Askren could not keep up with Hendricks's relentless pressure and physically punishing style when they met as teenagers. Unfortunately, a very vocal contingent of Oklahoma wrestling fans still rely on these results to advance the theory that Hendricks would have defeated Askren had they met during the height of their college careers. Though such a matchup never took place, Askren's level of accomplishments, and dominance, in college and beyond considerably outstrip Hendricks's. Had they wrestled one another in 2006 or 2007, all signs point to an Askren victory.
As an additional bit of interesting information, also wrestling on Team Wisconsin for the 2002 Dream Team Classic: future former undefeated Bellator champion, Cole Konrad.
13. Rulon Gardner vs. Alexander Karelin-2000 Olympics Greco-Roman Super Heavyweight Gold Medal Match
Since the 2000 Olympics, two competing narratives vie for the status as the "true" telling of the story of Rulon Gardner's one to zero upset of Alexander Karelin in the Greco-Roman finals of the Sydney Games. Both narratives fail pretty miserably.
The first, we will call the "Patriotic Underdog" narrative. As soon as the Star Spangled Banner played behind a laurel wreathed Gardner standing atop the medal stand, sports reporters, most with absolutely no knowledge of the sport of wrestling, began writing stories of the humble and unlikely American hero prevailing against all odds. This match instantly became David vs. Goliath, St, George vs. the dragon, the entire 1980 Team USA hockey team beating the Soviets condensed into a two rather large people. The simple, lovable, noble, pudgy American farm boy Gardner, a corpulent everyman, with a pocket full of courage and a never-say-never attitude, defeated the monstrously muscled Soviet soldier Karelin, a man who had not lost in more than a decade, more a scary machine than a man.
For a paradigmatic example of this, read here.
This narrative ignores several important realities. First, Gardner did not come out of nowhere, and he was neither unheralded nor average. Gardner, after an All-American career at the University of Nebraska, had to overcome one of the most loaded crops of Greco heavyweights ever assembled by a single country just to make the Olympic team. Other then Gardner, the U.S. stable featured Matt Ghaffari, a world silver medalist and runnerup at the 1996 Olympics, as well as Dremiel Byers, a future world champion, Olympian and three time medalist at the World Championships. Furthermore, Gardner already had a number of high profile wins over some of the world's top Greco wrestlers along with a fifth-place finish in the 1997 World Championships. Rulon's impressive career did not just begin with his win over Karelin.
Additionally, the years of training and competition had clearly worn on Karelin. Throughout the earlier rounds of the Sydney Olympics, he dominated but did not obliterate his opponents with his normal aplomb. At 33 (this age seems somewhat suspicious), he wasn't that old chronologically, but sometimes when a car has that sort of mileage on it the wheels just suddenly fall off. The fact that he never competed again after the Gardner loss suggests a pre-existing readiness to leave the sport behind.
So while history should view Rulon's defeat of Karelin as a major upset and a monumental achievement, it should not get so carried away. Also it should give Gardner a little more credit, yes, he was fat, but the guy could flat out wrestle.
The second narrative, a sort of reverse of the first, we will call the "Karelin Got Screwed, and Gardner Deserves No Credit" narrative. This version of the story simply states that Garder benefitted from a mere technicality in the then new wrestling rules, rendering his victory worthless. Furthermore, the wrestling rules hurt Karelin by design. FILA, or the IOC, or some alphabet-soup organization calling the shots wanted Karelin to lose.
This seems rather absurd. How would the sinister rule makers anticipate that Karelin, the greatest gripper and thrower of big flabby men ever to walk this Earth, would unlock his hands during the tie-breaking clinch and concede a point? Additionally, why would FILA, wrestling itself, want to deprive that sport's biggest star of his most noteworthy moment, a fourth Olympic gold medal? IOC president Juan Samaranch, himself, had deigned to visit the Sydney wrestling venue planning on presenting Karelin an award for the Russian's unprecedented quadruple gold, only to storm out of the building when an aide explained to him that Karelin inexplicably had lost to his tubby American opponent.
The second narrative lacks all credibility. Sports need tie-breaking procedures, even arbitrary and unpredictable tie-breaking procedures. If a team wins the World Cup in soccer by way of a penalty shoot-out, that championship still retains its validity. Gardner won a genuine victory by outperforming Karelin in the clinch, a stupid part of the rules that both had an equal amount of time to prepare for.
Samaranch's previously mentioned reaction reveals the real problem with Gardner and Karelin's match: the abominable rules in place for Greco-Roman wrestling. Now, since wrestling almost unthinkably lost its place in the Olympics, Samaranch's anger serves as an omen of what was to come. After watching the match between Garner and Karelin, the IOC's president's ire seems appropriate. First off, even to the trained eye, this version of Greco-Roman wrestling appears to consist of little more than two large men leaning on one another and jockeying for position. No one in their right mind would find watching this fun. Second, Gardner wins the match in overtime, but he scored the winning point a third of the way through the match, so the match entered a three minute period of added wrestling even though one wrestler had a point and one did not. What in the world was FILA thinking when it instituted this nonsense of a match structure? It defies belief.
[Author's Note: I believe the idiotic rule of the time stated that and aggregate of three points must have scored to avoid overtime.]
Anyways, the Olympic finals match in question appears below for those interested.
For those wondering how such a historically important match between such accomplished wrestlers could only receive a ranking of thirteen, both only had one MMA match, and Karelin's was a work against Akira Maeda in Rings in 1999. This "MMA fight" apparently earned a massive gate, and its proximity to the end of Karelin's career would give the impression that the Russian did not mind earning a little extra coin off of his fame before his body completely failed him. At least they worked in Karelin's legendary reverse lift about halfway through the fight, though the wrestling icon fails, or refuses out of fear for injury, to do anything impressive with it. When you watch the fight, you should notice the unconvincingly gentle manner in which Karelin enters into the wrestling exchanges.
Gardner's MMA bout took place in Pride in 2004 against 1992 Olympic Judo gold medalist Hidehiko Yoshida. Gardner looked better than expected, and won, but nothing about the match bears recommendation to anyone
Join us next time for part IV of the ranking of the 20 Greatest Wrestling Matches between MMA Stars.