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Waridin, (1999) Effectiveness of Implementation of Decentralisa Tion Policy in Agricultural Extension: A Comparative Perception of Extension Officers in Java, Indonesia. PhD thesis, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Decentralisation policy in agricultural extension services was introduced in Indonesia since the issuance of joint-ministerial agreement between the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Home Affairs in 1991, and was later modified in 1996. Consequently, several tasks and responsibilities concerning the agricultural extension services were transferred from the central government to the management of the district governments. The purpose of this study was to determine factors influencing the effectiveness of implementation of decentralisation policy in agricultural extension services by utilising a model adapted from the public administration and finance of Rondinelli and Cheema (1983) and Rondinelli et al. (1984; 1989). A correlational research design was used in the study. The population of this study comprised the extension officers at the Rural Extension Centres (RECs) in island of Java. A multi-stage random sampling method was employed to select 107 groups of field extension workers (GFEWs) and 107 the heads of RECs (BRECs) in West Java, Central Java and East Java Provinces, Indonesia. In addition, data from the heads of the BIPPs (HBIPPs) and contact farmers were also solicited. Personal and group interviews as well as self-administered questionnaires were used in the data collection.
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The Good Wife Round Table: "Get a Room"by TV Fanatic Staff at . Comments
The debut of Lisa Edelstein. The re-appearance of Alicia's brother. And a lot of hullabaloo over cheese.
All of this and more went down on The Good Wife this week, as Round Table panelists Matt Richenthal, Carissa Pavlica and Christine Orlando gather below to analyze "Get a Room." Won't you join them?
What was your favorite scene from the episode?
Matt: Alicia's fake jealousy. I first enjoyed her mature reaction to Will and Celeste having been an item, and then I smiled along with Alicia when they used it to their professional advantage.
Carissa: I loved Will and Alicia plotting their tactics for the case and sealing it with a sexy kiss. I really am a sucker for them together. The way it plays out at work is brilliant, and the end of the story, that everyone knew Alicia was playing them, was very well done.
Christine: I loved the scene with Owen watching the kids. Between Grace and her crazy tutor and Zach telling him Dad slept with someone besides the hookers, poor Owen's head was positively spinning. The entire scene was funny, disturbing and oddly touching all at the same time.
Did Lisa Edelstein make a good first impression?
Matt: Absolutely. It's not easy to square off against Julianna Marguiles, but Edelstein has stared down Hugh Laurie as Gregory House. She's up to the task.
Carissa: As an actor, yes. As a character, she was a little hard to take. I did find it amusing that she thought because she had a past with Will that she could roll him over in the case. It made her interesting to watch, floundering as she realized the person she thought she was up against was now teaming up with someone else.
Christine: Somehow I both liked and didn't like her. I liked that she challenged Will and made him take a look at how he's changed. I enjoyed their sparring but the character is just a bit too harsh for me. In other words, I suppose a little goes a long way.
More welcome appearance: Jackie, Owen or Jim Walsh from Beverly Hills, 90210?
Matt: I apologize, James Eckhouse. You're a veteran actor who has enjoyed a long, successful career in Hollywood. But I started chanting "Donna Martin graduates!" in my head when you came on screen. I couldn't help it.
Carissa: Owen. I just love Owen; his relationship with Alicia, his disdain for Jackie both make for an interesting scenes. I'm always smiling when he's in town.
Christine: Oh, I love Owen. He and Alicia have such a great dynamic as brother and sister. He gives Alicia someone to confide in, not that she did much of that last night. He sees her in a way no one else does and he always makes me laugh. Of course, Jackie is the one I love to hate. She just thought she'd pop in a little early and tidy up? In other words, she was there to snoop and meddle where she doesn't belong. That woman's got serious nerve.
Which case was more interesting: Eli and Diane's, or the mediation?
Matt: The mediation, for yet another guest-starring turn. I love Isiah Whitlock Jr. in everything and I actually found Eli a bit too over-the-top here. He yelled a lot. I prefer it when he smiles confidently and throws out one sarcastic jab after another.
Carissa: Hmmm. Tough call. I will go with Eli's case because it showed us a different side of his character, and just how different his job is from any other attorney in the firm. Eli and Diane's toe-to-toe about specific words to use in the cheese case were interesting. I would have thought, being a political monster, that Eli would be on the same page as Diane. I look forward to seeing him integrating further into the firm.
Christine: I found the medical case interesting but I loved Eli and the cheese debacle. The story started to spin out of control when they couldn't find someone to take the blame and then he got dragged into the story. It's unusual to see Eli off his game.
I'm really enjoying the steamy love scenes between Alicia and Will this season. Those first two years were almost painful, with Alicia dutifully playing house with that sleazy rat who had cheated on her over and over, while Will just looked at her sadly. Now, at last, she's kicked Peter out and she can spend time with the man she should have married instead. It's very clear that Will adores Alicia. It's been in his eyes since Season One, Episode One. She's still trying to take it slow, though, no doubt at least partly because her heart is still healing from what that scumball Peter did to it. It's going to take a while before she can trust herself enough to go for what she really wants. Some people seem to think Will is a player who will hurt her. Right now, it looks a lot more like he's the one who might have his heart broken by HER. I sure hope not.
I enjoy the good wife, but agree that we need to see more of her, not Eli. I like all the players, but the show IS called "The Good Wife". And it wouldn't be the show it is without Alicia, Diana, and Kalista. Oh, and don't forget Jackie, the meddling Mother-in-law. Keep up the good work. This is a wonderful show, to me anyway.
John boy where are you we need your 2 cents about the hot affair that seems to be a lust feast.
Thank you Rachel! I completely agree. I can't believe that people will complain about every little thing that doesn't cater to their liking. Get over it and enjoy what a great show it is. Otherwise we're going to be stuck with the next version of CSI or some crappy reality show.
I can't for the life of me understand the 'fans' of TGW who are currently complaining. The show is three eps in to it's third season and, as ever, it's more about setting up what's to come. This is the best written show on tv. In. My. Opinion.
When will Alicia will have SEX with everyone in the office????
Alicia,Diana,Kalista should quit the show now, before there is nothing left for them to say or do anything anymore, Eli killed the show for me last night, he is getting more airtime then anybody else, and for what, its the "Good Wife", not "The Good PR Person. I'll try watch it one more time and if no improvement I'll stop watching it alltogether. Already I'm taping it instead of watching it in real time.How could you kill off such a good and frech show in such a short time (3episodes)

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This was so cool. Met some very interesting people on the tour. The guide had a unique sense of humour. Was excellent. Highly recommend this trip.
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Wonderful day visiting four very different vineyards - we both thoroughly it and would recommend to anyone visiting Melbourne.
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Aside from some added colors, there are few changes for the 2000 Dodge Caravan. In base models, a tape player and air conditioner are now standard. Some models offer an optional rear seat video system. A new Sport model, available only in an extended wheelbase, has AWD, a 3.8-liter V6, fog lights, and a rear spoiler.
The Dodge Caravan comes in every trim and engine type to suit both the driving and financial needs of its customers. The base model has 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, 3-speed automatic as standard, with the 3.0 and 3.3-liter V6, 4-speed automatic optional. The more powerful engines are available in the SE and LE trims. The extended wheelbase Grand Caravans feature 3.0-liter V6 in base models and 3.3 and 3.8-liter optional for higher trims. The 3.8-liter is standard on the Grand Caravan ES. The Flexible Fuel Vehicle, which can run on a combination of ethanol and gas, is available in the Grand Caravan SE and ES models.
Drivers and experts give the Dodge Caravan consistently high marks not only for its spaciousness, but its versatility and efficiency in utilizing that space. Most drivers love the handling, while wishing there was more power and fewer repair incidents.
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How can I tell if I have the flu or a cold?
The flu (influenza) and the common cold are both infections that develop in the airways and are
caused by viruses. While they tend to have similar symptoms, there are notable
- A common cold typically starts with a sore throat. A few days later, most people develop a
cough and runny nose. People who have a cold usually do not develop a fever or muscle aches. A
cold usually lasts about a week.
- The flu usually hits more suddenly, causing a fever, headache, dry cough, and chills. After
a few days, the fever subsides and the patient may develop nasal congestion and a sore throat.
Most people suffering from the flu feel tired or exhausted, and complain of muscle aches or
pains. The flu tends to last longer than a cold - anywhere from a few days to a few
The chart below gives an at-a-glance look at the symptomatic differences between a cold and the flu.
|Occurrence with Colds
|Occurrence with Flu
|Common, high fever
|Muscle aches/pain
|Common, may be severe
|Common, lasts a few weeks
|Stuffy nose
|Runny nose/sneezing
|Common - mild cough
|Common, may be severe
|Sore Throat
Because both colds and the flu are viral infections, antibiotics will not work. Antibiotics
should be prescribed only for diagnosed bacterial infections - a common complication of viral
The best way to treat a cold or the flu is to provide symptomatic relief - with over-the-counter (OTC) products, drinking fluids, and getting plenty of sleep. Before selecting an OTC remedy, be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist first as certain ingredients in OTC products may interact with prescription medications you also may be taking or worsen certain medical conditions. Pregnant women, young children, people over 65 years of age, and those with chronic medical conditions should always talk to their doctor first before using OTC medications.
These are common ingredients in OTC cold or flu products:
- Antihistamines (diphenhydramine,
chlorpheniramine, doxylamine, dexbrompheniramine) help with sneezing and runny nose. Common
side effects include drowsiness and dry mouth.
- Decongestants (pseudoephedrine , phenylephrine)
can help relieve nasal and sinus congestion. Common side effects include increased blood
pressure and trouble sleeping.
- Cough
suppressants (dextromethorphan) help decrease coughing.
Liquid remedies containing dextromethorphan often have a strong taste. This medication should
not be taken with certain antidepressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (also called MAO
inhibitors or MAOIs).
- Analgesics
(ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin) help decrease fever and
pain. Aspirin and ibuprofen products are best taken with food. Aspirin should not be given to
anyone under the age of 18 years because its use in children has been linked to Reye's
syndrome, a potentially life-threatening disease.
If you have a cold or the flu and your symptoms do not improve within seven to 10 days, or
you have difficulty breathing, a high fever that will not break, or exhibit other symptoms that
are not usual for a cold or the flu, call your doctor for further treatment.
The best way to head off the flu is get an annual flu shot. Ask your doctor if this is appropriate for you. In addition, avoiding people who are sick with a cold or flu and washing your hands frequently are good prevention tactics.
Visit our Flu Center for health information or find a store to get a flu shot.
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Is there any reason to have this instead of realtime scanning? Most AVs will scan as soon as the files are found/opened anyway, and I'm assuming most people wouldn't check on a standalone computer as they "have no time!!!"
In terms of what you want, just setting up some autorun scripts would be best, when it's detected USB/CD it runs virus scan.


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Jan. 24 (Bloomberg) -- The executive director of the world's largest disease-fighting fund said today he will resign as its board responded to reports of a misuse of money and a decline in donations.
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria appointed Gabriel Jaramillo as general manager, a new position that will help "ensure the institution manages donor resources as efficiently and safely as possible," the Geneva-based fund said today in a statement. Michel Kazatchkine, the executive director for five years, said he would step down in March after overseeing a transition to Jaramillo, according to the statement.
"While I remain fully committed to the Global Fund and its mission, I have concluded that I should not continue as executive director in these circumstances," Kazatchkine said in a note to staff.
The group backed by governments, charities such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and companies including Chevron Corp. has spent or committed to spending $22 billion since 2002 on preventing and treating diseases. A committee led by former U.S. Health Secretary Michael Leavitt found in September that the organization lacked sufficient safeguards to prevent fraud. In November, the fund said it had only enough money to pay for essential services for existing programs through 2013 and canceled grants until 2014.
Board Review
The fund appointed the committee in March of last year after reporting "grave misuse of funds" in four recipient nations, prompting governments including Germany and Sweden to freeze donations. The committee's report called it an "urgent priority" to fix the "unacceptable" working relationship between Kazatchkin and the fund's inspector general, John Parsons, whose office is responsible for auditing grants and investigating found.
"Michel has always demonstrated the utmost personal integrity," said Simon Bland, chairman of the fund's board, said in today's statement. "It is with deep respect that I accept his resignation."
Jaramillo, who is scheduled to begin Feb. 1, is a retired executive of bank companies in Brazil, Mexico and the U.S. including serving as chairman of Banco Estado de Sao Paulo SA in Brazil. He was a member of the panel that reviewed the global fund's financial controls.
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Southcoast Announces First Quarter Earnings
MT. PLEASANT, S.C., April 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southcoast Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:SOCB) announced that it had unaudited net income of $1,006,000, or $.16 per basic share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. This compares to unaudited net income of $1,243,000, or $0.20 per basic share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The March 31, 2013 income per share is based on 6,148,152 basic average shares compared to 6,114,128 basic average shares for the first quarter of 2012.
"The first quarter's results reflect an improved net interest margin, decreased levels of nonperforming assets, and an improved deposit mix," said L. Wayne Pearson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The results for this quarter represent the fifth consecutive profitable quarter for our Company since the recession started."
Net interest income increased $256,000 from $3,177,000 for the first quarter of 2012 to $3,433,000 for the first quarter of 2013. The Company's annualized net interest margin improved by 17 basis points to 3.63% for the first quarter of 2013 from 3.46% for the first quarter of 2012, due to the significant reduction in our cost of funds.Noninterest income decreased to $589,000 for the first quarter of 2013 from $906,000 for the first quarter of 2012, primarily due to $215,000 of securities gains and $124,000 of gains on sales of fixed assets during the first quarter of 2012, compared to no gains from sales of securities or fixed assets during the first quarter of 2013. Noninterest expense levels increased to $2,961,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 from $2,652,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The first quarter of 2012 included the benefit of $736,000 in net gains on sales of other real estate owned compared to only $288,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Total assets as of March 31, 2013 were $441.8 million compared to $438.2 million as of December 31, 2012, an increase of 0.8%. Loans, excluding loans held for sale, decreased to $324.2 million, down 1.0% from $327.5 million as of December 31, 2012. Deposits during the same period increased0.3% to $320.6 million, while other borrowings increased 3.0% to $64.5 million.
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Chace Crawford, Cameron Diaz & Jodie Foster to Present at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Chace Crawford, Cameron Diaz and Jodie Foster are the latest celebrities to be confirmed presenters at the "67th AnnuAl Golden Globe Awards."
They join the previously announced presenters Neil Patrick Harris, Gerard Butler, Mel Gibson, Sophia Loren, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Colin Farrell, Matthew Fox, Julia Roberts, Mickey Rourke, Nicole Kidman, Steven Spielberg and Sam Worthington ("Avatar").
The show, hosted by Ricky Gervais, will be broadcast live coast to coast on NBC (5 to 8 pm PT, 8 to 11 pm ET) from The Beverly Hilton on January 17, 2010.
As also previously announced, Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio who will present the Cecil B. DeMille Award to Martin Scorsese.
"The 67th AnnuAl Golden Globe Awards" will be seen in more than 160 countries worldwide and is one of the few awards ceremonies that span both television and motion picture achievements.
The special will be produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Philip Berk is President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Orly Adelson, president of Dick Clark productions, and Barry Adelman will executive-produce the special. Chris Donovan is the director and Bob Bardo is the executive in charge of production.
173 live-action feature films (105 dramas and 68 comedies or musicals), 15 animated feature films, 133 television series (79 drama and 54 comedies), 33 mini-series or telefilms and a record 69 foreign language films were qualified for "The 67th Golden Globe Awards" consideration honoring 2009 achievements.
In addition, a record 103 songs were eligible for the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture.
Nominations for "The 67th Golden Globe Awards" were announced at 5:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday, December 15.
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RIM, Facebook Liven Week's Market
On Wednesday, shares fell more than 21% after the company announced that its ViSalus subsidiary, which provides weight loss products, and nutritional supplements, was withdrawing its IPO. Blyth shares suffered primarily because the IPO was going to provide cash for a special dividend to be paid to Blyth shareholders.
ViSalus has been an engine of growth for Blyth; the company's other primary businesses don't do well in difficult economic conditions, so the ViSalus IPO would have weakened the company. But the cancellation certainly was not popular with shareholders.
Still, the company is interesting from a fundamental perspective, having ended last quarter with $206 million or nearly $12 per share in cash and short-term investments, and $100 million in debt.
I've followed this name on and off for years, it currently garners no analyst coverage, and the stock has been volatile in recent years.It took Wednesday's drubbing to get me to commit to a small position; following the "buy it when everyone else is selling it" mantra that can be a blessing or a curse to the value investor. The company recently hiked its semi-annual dividend to 10 cents. Perhaps it's also time to consider buying back some shares as well. BTH data by YCharts
And finally, more IPO news this week in the restaurant space, which has been very active very active in that regard this past year. Dave & Buster's set its IPO price range at between $12 and $14 per share. This I not the first time to the dance for D&B; they were publicly traded between 1997 and 2006, before being taken private. Can't wait for next week! This article is commentary by an independent contributor, separate from TheStreet's regular news coverage.
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Amusing but forgetable? Liked the banter between Nick and Chet. Nick's car was a Ford Mustang not a Chevy Nova??
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Martin Gudgin wrote: > > Err, do you mean short lived 'number'? > > XSV 1.2 supports the Rec version ( which has decimal ) Yes, that is what I meant. But it says that it supports the PR version (I know then it becomes a question of *which* PR version). OK, if 1.2 supports the REC, that is great news. -- ChrisReceived on Sunday, 10 June 2001 05:21:25 GMT
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Krusty's Super Fun House Cheats for Super NintendoHome / Super Nintendo /
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Michael Terman received his doctoral degree in physiological psychology from Brown University. After years of basic science studies in circadian rhythms and light, he moved to Columbia, where he established a novel outpatient clinic, the Center for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms. In 1994 he founded the nonprofit Center for Environmental Therapeutics, which offers chronotherapy guidance to consumers, patients, and doctors. In 2013, he created the Comprehensive Chronotherapy Group, which offers patients coordinated chronotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and psychotherapy, according to individual needs.
Here we discuss and debate new clinical methods designed to boost mood, alertness, and quality sleep by resetting your inner clock. Chronotherapy is simple and powerful, and can reduce reliance on antidepressant meds, sleeping pills and sleep aids. The elements include light therapy, wake therapy, microdose melatonin, and protection from blue light—all timed according to your individual circadian rhythm.


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Added by Susan on Jan 13, 2013 on the request of Alison Atkin. Alie loved these cinammon buns as a young person. dw
active time20 mnutes
total time50 minutes
Ingredients2 cups flour
2 TBSP sugar
4 TSP baking powder
1 tsp salt
¼ cup cold butter
1 cup cold milk
PreparationMix flour, sugar baking powder, and salt well
Cut in cold butter; add milk to form soft dough.
Knead 8 10 times lightly
Roll out approximately 12 long x 8 wide x 1/3 thick
1/3 cup soft butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 TBSP cinnamon
1/3 cup raisins or nuts (optional)
Spread cinnamon butter mixture on dough
Roll up into a long cylinder
Cut into 12 buns
Bake 400oF for 20 25 minutes
Let cool then glaze with a mixture of icing sugar and milk
1 cup icing sugar
1 3 spoonfuls of milk
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Richard J. Leon already had an impressive career in law and Republican politics when George W. Bush nominated him to the federal D.C. District Court—on Monday, September 10, 2001, no less. Since then, he has consistently demonstrated ideological independence, no matter which administration officials offended his constitutional principles. It was Leon, for example, who in November 2008 ordered the release from Guantanamo Bay of five Algerians who had been detained there by American forces.
This is the context for the judge's 68-page ruling Monday in Klayman v. Obama, which jeopardizes at least part of the federal government's domestic-surveillance program. Leon is many things, but he's no radical. He crafted a cogent, reasoned analysis explaining why he believes that the NSA's "Bulk Telephony Metadata Program" may violate the Fourth Amendment privacy rights of at least some American citizens—and why the plaintiffs in the case before him have the right in the first place to come to court for a redress of their grievances against the federal government.
The landmark order, the first in the Age of Snowden, comes after a request for an injunction halting the surveillance program pending trial. But though the judge says the program is likely unconstitutional, he has not blocked its operation. Instead, he has given the Obama Administration time to appeal his ruling to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and then, perhaps, to the Supreme Court. We are still much closer to the beginning of this story than we are to the end. Even if the government loses on appeal, it would just lead to a trial, which the losing side presumably would appeal as well.
I've set forth below some of the notable quotes from the ruling. It strikes me as a classic trial judge's opinion, one that stretches existing precedent beyond its breaking point, and thus one to which the appellate courts will afford virtually no deference. That means this ruling (no matter how sensible it may seem) is likely to be overturned or at least limited upon appeal. The newly constituted D.C. Circuit Court, with three Obama nominees confirmed to it this year, will quickly face a constitutional challenge to one of the most controversial government programs around.
The Ruling
The first thing you ought to know is that Leon, like many jurists, buried his lede. Here's one of the key passages from the ruling—and it comes late, at pages 65-66 of the opinion:
This case is yet the latest chapter in the Judiciary's continuing challenge to balance the national security interests of the United States with the individual liberties of our citizens. The Government, in its understandable zeal to protect our homeland, has crafted a counterterrorism program with respect to telephone metadata that strikes the balance base in large part on a thirty-four year old Supreme Court precedent, the relevance of which has been eclipsed by technical advances and a cell phone-centric lifestyle heretofore inconceivable.
The case to which Leon refers is Smith v. Maryland, a 1979 Supreme Court decision in which the justices held that the installation and use of a pen register on a telephone did not constitute a "search" under the meaning of the Fourth Amendment. Leon believes that technology has rendered Smith as obsolete as cell phones have rendered dial phones. If he's right, the Obama Administration may indeed lose this case. If he's wrong, I suspect it will be Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas who tell him so.
The second thing to know about the ruling is that it's a surprise Leon ruled on the merits of the case at all. He first had to conclude that the plaintiffs, including the ubiquitous Larry Klayman, had legal standing to challenge the lawfulness of the government activity. Since September 11, 2001, plaintiffs in terror-law cases have failed, one after the other, to convince the federal courts that they have such standing. Here's how Leon puts it, in a passage some might consider ripe for the picking on appellate review:
Where, as here, core individual constitutional rights are implicated by Government action, Congress should not be able to cut off a citizen's right to judicial review of that Government action simply because it intended for the conduct to remain secret by operation of the design of its statutory scheme. While Congress has great latitude to create statutory schemes like FISA, it may not hang a cloak of secrecy over the Constitution.
There is more, much more, about standing. Not until page 42 of the 68-page ruling does the judge move on from it. Those first 42 pages include this instant classic (emphasis in original):
Put simply, the Government wants it both ways. Virtually all of the Government's briefs and arguments to this Court explain how the Government has acted in good faith to create a comprehensive metadata database that serves as a potentially valuable tool in combating terrorism—in which case the NSA must have collected metadata from Verizon Wireless, the single largest wireless carrier in the United States, as well as AT&T and Spring, the second and third largest carriers.
Yet in one footnote, the Government asks me to find that plaintiffs lack standing based on the theoretical possibility that the NSA has collected a universe of metadata so incomplete that the program could not possibly serve its putative function. Candor of this type defies common sense and does not exactly inspire confidence!
The third thing to know about the ruling is that Leon frames the key constitutional question in a very candid way:
When do present-day circumstances—the evolutions in the Government's surveillance capabilities, citizens' phone habits, and the relationship between the NSA and telecom companies—become so thoroughly unlike those considered by the Supreme Court thirty four years ago that a precedent like Smith simply does not apply? The answer, unfortunately for the Government, is now.
What follows is a lengthy bit of analysis in which Leon seeks to contrast the facts of the Smith case from the case before him. The Smith case involved a "short-term, forward-looking (as opposed to historical), and highly-limited data collection." Leon continues (emphasis in original):
The NSA telephone metadata program, on the other hand, involves the creation and maintenance of a historical database containing five years' worth of data. And, I might add, there is the very real prospect that the program will go on for as long as America is combating terrorism, which realistically could be forever!
Next the judge contrasted the relationships at issue in Smith with the ones at issue in the case before him. "In Smith," Judge Leon writes,
the Court considered a one-time, targeted request for data regarding an individual suspect in a criminal investigation, which in no way resembles the daily, all-encompassing, indiscriminate dump of phone metadata that the NSA now receives as part of its Bulk Telephony Metadata Program.
It's one thing to say that people expect phone companies to occasionally provide information to law enforcement; it's quite another to suggest that our citizens expect all phone companies to operate what is effectively a joint intelligence-gathering operation with the Government.
Next, he focuses on the advance of technology since Smith was decided. "The almost-Orwellian technology that enables the Government to store and analyze the phone metadata of every telephone user in the United States is unlike anything that could have been conceived in 1979," he writes, before turning to what he calls the most important reason why he believes the precedent is outdated.
Put simply, people in 2013 have an entirely different relationship with phones than they did thirty-four years ago …. Records that once would have revealed a few scattered tiles of information about a person now reveal an entire mosaic—a vibrant and constantly updating picture of the person's life.
I can see the steam coming out of Scalia's ears when he reads that passage. Leon thinks Smith ought to be overturned and has made a fine case for it, but it's not his precedent to overturn. And the D.C. Circuit—and by extension the Supreme Court itself—consistently has upheld the executive branch's terror-law powers since the last Guantanamo Bay ruling by the justices in 2008. Will we get the answer here in 2014? 2015?
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The investigators operated a silicon-germanium (SiGe) transistor at 798 gigahertz (GHz) fMAX, exceeding the previous speed record for silicon-germanium chips by about 200 GHz.
Although these operating speeds were achieved at extremely cold temperatures, the research suggests that record speeds at room temperature aren't far off, said professor John D. Cressler, who led the research for Georgia Tech. Information about the research was published in February of 2014, by IEEE Electron Device Letters.
"The transistor we tested was a conservative design, and the results indicate that there is significant potential to achieve similar speeds at room temperature – which would enable potentially world-changing progress in high-data-rate wireless and wired communications, as well as signal-processing, imaging, sensing and radar applications," said Cressler, who hold the Schlumberger Chair in electronics in the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. "Moreover, I believe that these results also indicate that the goal of breaking the so-called 'terahertz barrier' – meaning, achieving terahertz speeds in a robust and manufacturable silicon-germanium transistor -- is within reach."
Meanwhile, Cressler added, the tested transistor itself could be practical as is for certain cold-temperature applications. In particular, it could be used in its present form for demanding electronics applications in outer space, where temperatures can be extremely low.
IHP, a research center funded by the German government, designed and fabricated the device, a heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) made from a nanoscale SiGe alloy embedded within a silicon transistor. Cressler and his Georgia Tech team, including graduate students Partha S. Chakraborty, Adilson Cordoso and Brian R. Wier, performed the exacting work of analyzing, testing and evaluating the novel transistor.
"The record low temperature results show the potential for further increasing the transistor speed toward THz at room temperature. This could help enable applications of Si-based technologies in areas in which compound semiconductor technologies are dominant today. At IHP, B. Heinemann, H. Rücker, and A. Fox supported by the whole technology team working to develop the next THz transistor generation," according to Bernd Tillack, who is leading the technology department at IHP in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.
Silicon, a material used in the manufacture of most modern microchips, is not competitive with other materials when it comes to the extremely high performance levels needed for certain types of emerging wireless and wired communications, signal processing, radar and other applications. Certain highly specialized and costly materials – such as indium phosphide, gallium arsenide and gallium nitride – presently dominate these highly demanding application areas.But silicon-germanium changes this situation. In SiGe technology, small amounts of germanium are introduced into silicon wafers at the atomic scale during the standard manufacturing process, boosting performance substantially.
The result is cutting-edge silicon-germanium devices such as the IHP Microelectronics 800 GHz transistor. Such designs combine SiGe's extremely high performance with silicon's traditional advantages -- low cost, high yield, smaller size and high levels of integration and manufacturability -- making silicon with added germanium highly competitive with the other materials.Cressler and his team demonstrated the 800 GHz transistor speed at 4.3 Kelvins (452 degrees below zero, Fahrenheit). This transistor has a breakdown voltage of 1.7 V, a value which is adequate for most intended applications.
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The Georgia Tech team used liquid helium to achieve the extremely low cryogenic temperatures of 4.3 Kelvins in achieving the observed 798 GHz speeds. "When we tested the IHP 800 GHz transistor at room temperature during our evaluation, it operated at 417 GHz," Cressler said. "At that speed, it's already faster than 98 percent of all the transistors available right now."Contacts:
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Ford is getting ready for a battle in Australia for the hearts and minds of performance enthusiasts. Its new FPV Falcons will go head to head with what HSV offers from Holden, and today the Blue Oval from Down Under released officials specs for its souped up, gnarly-looking rear-wheel-drive sedans. First we have the F6, which is powered by the familiar turbocharged 4.0L straight-six engine now producing 416 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque at just 1,950 rpm. That's a 54-horsepower increase over the prior straight six, and matches up surprisingly well with Ford's other engine offering, the 5.4L Boss V8 producing 422 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque at a loftier 4,750 rpm. The Boss motor can be had in the GT E, GT-P and GT sedans, as well as the Super Pursuit and Pursuit Ute. The exceptional straight-six meanwhile, is only offered in the F6 sedan and ute.
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Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has today revealed that its new F6 engine will produce 310kW, while the new Boss V8 engine will increase its power output to 315kW.
The new F6 will be powered by a high performance 4.0 litre turbo charged DOHC 24 valve in-line 6 cylinder engine that produces an awesome 310 kW of power at 5500 RPM, and 565 Nm of torque between 1950 and 5200 RPM.
The new 5.4 litre Boss V8 engine also receives a substantial performance upgrade, producing 315 kW of power at 6500 RPM and 551 Nm of torque at 4750 RPM- an increase of 13 kW from the previous Boss 302 engine.
"After months of speculation, we're proud to officially confirm the power figures for our next generation of performance cars," General Manager, Ford Performance Vehicles, Rod Barrett said.
"After two years of testing and development we have two new engine variants that will deliver big performance."
The new F6 receives a whopping 40 kilowatt increase, making it one of the best high performance six-cylinder production cars on the market.
"The F6 is an amazing car with performance equal or better to many European sports cars, but at a fraction of the price." Barrett said.
"Those who enjoy taking their vehicles to track days are going to really benefit from this car."
To achieve the significant 40 kilowatt increase, FPV engineers strengthened the piston design and cranked up the boost. The larger intercooler is mounted in front of the radiator, with substantially reduced pressure drop across the intercooler which provides better airflow with no loss of boost capability.
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The 32-year-old stayed two minutes, five seconds ahead of Team Sky teammate Chris Froome after yesterday's 15th stage, a 98.5-mile ride to Pau in southwest France. Pierrick Fedrigo of FDJ-BigMat won the stage.
Wiggins, who has worn the race-leading yellow jersey for a British-record eight days, is seeking to become the first rider from that country to win the 109-year-old Tour. The last two mountain stages in the Pyrenees follow the rest day, and the race ends July 22 in Paris.
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You don´t really need to be a genius to use this thing.... but it´s really usefull Comes with 2 Allens keys; one for the horizontal adjusting screws (4 of them by the way), and the other one for a vertical inner screws (to avoid displacements). Packaging includes a nylon bag in a box. None really, what ... Read more
Cheap It Works! Not only for AK, i have a .22LR rifle and I used this to fast change between my scope and my red dot, perfect! 11mm dovetail to weaver picatinny buy it!!!! Barato, excelente si uno compra una mira que tenga anillos picatinny o weaver y su rifle tenga un riel dovetail de 11mm Perfect in ... Read more
This is really good and very useful mount. Holds fine on a dovetail and hold which ever you like pretty tight. It is well build and looks and feels solid. Real remedy for the owners of 11mm dovetail. Did not found any con on this peace of metal. It works and holds tight. I'm happy with this thing and ... Read more
3/8 Dovetail to Weaver adapter Really solid construction 4 screw attachment + a stop screw in the middle so good for airguns as well usual free allen keys with the product nice height for scopes esp if mated to low profile rings Excellent choice for a silhouette pistol and fits nicely on a crosman 22... Read more
-Solid build -Universal to mount on all 3/8 dovetails -Good for mounting a red dot sight or basically anything that requires a weaver rail onto it. -Great for paintball, airsoft and pellet guns. -High rises the optics a little bit, which is very good because when using a paintball gun that has a stock ... Read more
It states its for an AK for some reason, but it will fit any rifle with a standard dovetail groove, then you can fit any weaver mount to this. Its small, lightweight and compact so doesnt look heavy on the gun and it fits firmly in the dovetail by the 3 screws which has an allen key included. Solidly ... Read more


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