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Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Fundrise, Fundable—more and more online crowdfunding platforms are emerging. But achieving a funding goal for a project is no easy task. Here are a few tips:
Pick the Right Platform: Kickstarter funds projects, not businesses, whereas Indiegogo funds anything, including startup capital for a business. Do your research to understand which crowdfunding platform best suits your needs.
Keep it Simple: James Ramsey and Dan Barasch didn't try to fund the actual Lowline with their Kickstarter campaign; that would have been too complex. Instead, they funded an exhibit that allowed them to develop a prototype of the technology and test the feasibility of their plan.
Make a Video: It doesn't have to be a Hollywood production, but it needs to be succinct. The Lowline video runs less than two minutes and emphasizes the critical components of the project.
Use Your Network: Word of mouth is critical. Consider the best strategies to reach constituents who may have a connection to your project. Go offline and host cocktail parties where investors can meet one another and ask questions.
Be Transparent: Fundrise attracts investors by building trust and making decisions public. "That's not how commercial real estate usually works," co-founder Benjamin Miller says. "Most people aren't privy to how the architecture happens or how the decisions are made. But we post every document online."
Architects have long been beholden to patrons—individual clients, developers, building owners—but with crowdfunding, waiting for a benevolent de Medici or Gerald Hines to underwrite a creative vision isn't necessary. Architects can cultivate their own revenue for projects that would otherwise fail to attract conventional funding. "Traditional avenues of funding are risk averse," Kazmark says. "Our focus has always been on independence and allowing creators to experiment without compromising on their vision."
Tobias Holler, AIA, principal of New York's Holler Architecture, teaches environmental design and technology at the New York Institute of Technology. Crowdfunding enabled Holler, 39, to design a recycling-sorting plant in Costa Rica, currently under construction, with his students. On Kickstarter last year, they reached over 43,000 people from 19 countries and raised over $30,000. "That project would have just existed as drawings if it wasn't for the possibility of crowdfunding," Holler says.
In fact, with crowdfunding, as long as an architect can inspire people with a viable idea, it doesn't matter how off-the-wall it is. Ringelmann points to a project in England in which an architect and a nonprofit used Indiegogo to crowdfund the creation of a floating cinema on the canals and rivers of East London. "A bank or an investor might say: 'Who would ever do that?' But if there are people out there who think it's brilliant, then they should have the power to fund it," she says.
Moreover, designers can use crowdfunding to underwrite entire businesses. A Brooklyn furniture company called Aellon, specializing in contemporary and sustainable products, was unable to get a small business loan but was able to fund its launch in 2012 through Indiegogo. Now the company sells its designs in 12 stores in the U.S. and Japan.
The sudden popularity in community-funded architecture inspired the American Institute of Architects to launch its Crowdfunding Initiative last fall, with the goal of helping architects harness this new income potential. In January, the AIA published a research report titled "Crowdfunding Architecture," which examines the nuances of this fiscal model for the profession.
The report distinguishes between three main categories of crowdfunding. Donations-based funding supports a cause—such as rebuilding homes after a natural disaster—and the payout is the altruistic feeling of helping others. (In one of their campaigns, Architecture for Humanity told $25 donors: "You will get pure, unadulterated karma.") With rewards-based funding, found on sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo, backers get something tangible for giving, usually some token related to the project, similar to what Ramsey offered for the Lowline project on Kickstarter. Then there's equity crowdfunding, in which investors get a fiscal return on the investment.
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Looking to improve the performance on your high-end Linux server? Is your Linux system connected to a high-speed network? Are your servers spending too much of their resources on processing the TCP/IP stack and Ethernet frames? These are just some of the problems in today's network environment. These problems arise because TCP/IP traffic on the Internet and on private enterprise networks has been growing dramatically for the past decade, and there is no sign that growth will be slowing down any time soon. The widespread global adoption of the Internet and the development of new networking storage technologies such as iSCSI are driving networking speeds even faster. Although the processors being manufactured today are gaining speed at an astonishing pace, it is likely that network-related growth will continue to outpace the increasing processor speeds, slowing servers from their primary tasks to process network packets.
Intel has developed a prototype that offloads an entire TCP/IP stack from a Linux-based operating system onto an intelligent network interface card (iNIC).
The iNIC contains a real-time operating system (RTOS) and an entire TCP/IP version 4 stack. An I/O processor (IOP) on the iNIC processes all of the network packets allowing the host processor to process other tasks. To accomplish this division of labor, a thin layer of logic is needed on the host side to route all the network traffic through the iNIC.
This technology is based on the intelligent I/O (I2O) architecture, which is already incorporated into the Linux 2.4.x kernel. Figure 1 is an I2O primer for those who are not familiar with I2O. The I2O specification is a message-based communication mechanism between a host operating system (OS) and I/O devices that are sitting on an IOP. The IOP runs an intelligent RTOS (IRTOS), which contains device-driver modules (DDMs) for each connected device. To obtain portability, I2O uses a split-driver model. The specification defines a set of abstract messages for each supported device class (i.e., LAN, tape, disk). The host OS uses the abstracted message layer to communicate with DDMs running on an IOP. The DDM translates these I2O messages to hardware-specific commands. To communicate with an I2O device, the host OS must have a driver that knows how to translate OS device commands to I2O device class commands. This module in the host OS is referred to as operating system module (OSM).
The solution is based on an extension of this architecture with the creation of the socket class. Changes were made to the I2O architecture to increase performance and minimize latencies usually associated with a split-driver model.
The socket class defines messages needed for communication between the host OS and the DDM. The two drivers, OSM and DDM, communicate over a two-layer communication system. The message layer sets up the communication session, and the transport layer defines how information will be shared. The DDM is composed of two modules: intermediate service module (ISM) and hardware device module (HDM). The ISM provides the full functionality of the TCP/IP version 4 stack. The HDM is the device driver for the iNIC. The socket OSM is unlike any other network device in Linux. Normal network card drivers are protocol-independent and interface with the Linux kernel at the network application program interface (API). The socket OSM, on the other hand, will interface directly below the socket API. This allows the necessary socket services to be offloaded onto the IOP running the socket class ISM. The socket OSM replaces the services that the TCP/IP stack provided to the kernel, thereby providing necessary interfaces to the Linux kernel. It also transmits and converts socket requests and data in the socket offload format to the iNIC running the TCP/IP offload stack.
The OSM is divided into the following subsystems: user interface, message interface, kernel interface and memory management.
The user interface replaces the af_inet socket layer in the kernel. It provides feedback to the users' programs exactly as the native (non-TCP/IP offloaded) kernel would provide.
The message interface provides the initialization and control of the socket offload system. It translates the user socket requests to the socket messages.
The kernel interface provides kernel services to the OSM. This is the point at which the OSM provides any services normally provided to the kernel by the TCP/IP stack. This subsystem was designed to minimize the modifications needed for the Linux kernel.
The memory management module provides the buffer pools needed for data transfer to and from the user-space applications. Memory management was designed to 1) minimize the number of data copies and DMA requests, 2) minimize the host interrupts, 3) avoid requiring costly physical-virtual address mappings and 4) avoid overhead of dynamic-memory allocation at runtime. Two pools of DMA-capable data buffers are maintained in the OSM. The transmit buffer contains the data headed for the iNIC; the receive buffer receives the data into the kernel from the socket device.
As shown in Figure 3, Linux network components consist of a layered structure. User-space programmers access network services via sockets, using the functions provided by the Linux socket layer. The socket structure defined in include/linux/net.h forms the basis for the implementation of the socket interface. Below the user layer is the INET socket layer. It manages the communication end points for the IP-based protocols, such as TCP and UDP. This layer is represented by the data structure sock defined in include/net/sock.h. The layer underneath the INET socket layer is determined by the type of socket and may be the UDP or TCP layer or the IP layer directly. Below the IP layer are the network devices, which receive the final packets from the IP layer.
The socket OSM replaces the INET socket layer. All socket-related requests passed from the socket layer are converted into I2O messages, which are passed to the ISM on the IOP.
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thanks for this useful article.
I'm a linux user and I'm looking at the network device drivers.
I've seen a few NICs support the TCP segmentation offload (as HW function), UFO etc.
But I've not clear if the GSO (Generic Segmentation Offload) can actually improve the network performance.
What do you think about the GSO performance?
Many thanks.
PS: in the end is the GSO a sw support?
Re: Kernel Korner: Improving Server Performance
what was the tested configuration? what host MB/CPU/OS? how was the "dumb" nic configured? what's the nature of these "scripts" in the workload?
without mentioning any of these things, the article is mere marketing fluff, and quite disappointing for LJ.
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The Orlando Sentinel has some interesting news on The Florida State Library. They say officials admit that, if the move is approved by state lawmakers, no one would have access to most of the books and records for a year or longer. And even then, only Broward County residents could go to the Nova library and check them out. Jeb had argued that giving away part of the State Library to Nova Southeastern University would make the books and other materials more accessible to more people in heavily populated South Florida. Others warn that under terms of the state's contract, the university would legally own the books and could throw them away by 2007 if they are not used enough.
"Gov. Jeb Bush and Secretary of State Glenda Hood have argued that giving away part of the State Library to Nova Southeastern University would make the books and other materials more accessible to more people in heavily populated South Florida."
"But now officials concede that, if the move is approved by state legislators, no one would have access to most of the books and records for a year or longer. And even then, only Broward County residents could go to the Nova library and check them out."
"If the state donates the $10 million collection to the university, many of the more than 600,000 books, videos and other items would first have to be renumbered and relabeled, which would keep them from the public for many months." (from Sun-Sentinel)
Kathleene sent over 2 stories on the Hands around state library protest down in Florida.
The St. Petersburg Times says Hundreds of protesters formed a human chain around the state library Tuesday to protest Gov. Jeb Bush\'s plan to fire 42 state library workers and transfer hundreds of thousands of books to the private Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
The crowd, which included librarians, historians and scholars, shouted down Florida\'s new secretary of state, Glenda Hood, when she tried to discuss the move. There\'s a similar story at The Herald-Tribune, and Tallahassee.com.
Bob Cox shared Questions abound for State Library, a nice look at the situation.
"Angrily reacting to accusations that he's turning Florida into the Big Top Flea Market of the union, Gov. Jeb Bush today blamed Poland for the state's financial woes."
``Well, it can't possibly be me!'' the governor protested, striking a ``Blue Boy''-like pose."
"As everybody knows, I'm omniscient,'' he continued. ``If only the Poles had bought more orange juice, we wouldn't be in this $4 billion barrel of red ink." (from The Tampa Tribune - Columnist)
The Tallahassee Democrat Says while Gov. Jeb Bush is making his \"State of the State\" speech to the Legislature on Tuesday, librarians and book lovers from across Florida will be assembling for a silent protest against his plan to move the State Library to Nova Southeastern University. They will gather about 10 a.m., and after the opening session, the protesters plan an \"arms around the Gray Building\" demonstration.
Pamela Cooper, supervisor of the Indian River County main library has set up an e-mail drop - [email protected] - for people to just write \"Save the Florida State Library\" in the subject line of a message.Miamia.com has more on Jeb\'s thoughts.
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Pam Cooper is seeking at least 250 people Tuesday to help when she takes the fight to keep the Florida State Library in Tallahassee to the library headquarters itself. Rob Thomson seems to be In Favour Of The Move, saying the lesson for future decision-makers is that it's much easier to start new government programs than to end old ones.
Meanwhile... Jeb Bush's plane was struck by lightning as it flew from Tallahassee to Orlando Thursday. I'll let you draw your own conclusions on that one, what is god trying to say?
Washington Is Still Trying to eliminate the state library. Gov. Gary Locke\'s 2003-05 budget proposes to severely cut the library, which took a big hit last year but avoided closure.
Meanwhile, Another Editorial says Gov. Jeb Bush\'s relocation plan for the Florida State Library \"says less about innovation than about his naked contempt for the capital\". A coalition of historians, librarians and genealogists from across Florida is banding together to seek a court order to stop Gov. Jeb Bush\'s plan to break up the century-old State Library in Tallahassee and donate most of its books to a private university in South Florida.One More asks \"Is this some sort of bobblehead pastime where the kids on Jeb Bush\'s staff sit around trying to figure out the goofiest thing they can still say out loud with a straight face?\" You really can\'t blame Jeb though, Saddam Made Him Do It. The good news is Governor could still lose in the state library fight.
Down In Australia, librarians at the Victorian State Library have cast off their conservative image, donning Ned Kelly helmets to demand a payrise.
"Already operating with fewer books, employees and dollars, the Washington State Library is facing more budget cuts — and this time, some valuable federal papers are at stake."
"Gov. Gary Locke's 2003-05 budget proposes to severely cut the library, which took a big hit last year but avoided closure. The Senate's adjustments to the current budget, the supplemental budget, call for cuts to the library before June 30." (from Seattle Times)
The Sun-Sentinel Says Gov. Jeb Bush, who has proclaimed reading a top priority, apparently is moving ahead with plans to break up the 150-year-old State Library and move much of the massive collection from the state capital to a private university in South Florida as a budget cutting move.
"I'm very angry," said Marti Boles, a semi-retired medical equipment researcher from Southwest Ranches. "They're going to all get destroyed in the humidity down here. We've got mold in all the schools."
The Ledger has one of the strongest worded Articles Yet on the closing of the Florida State Library. They say the closing undermines years of careful work by professionals, is a display of contempt, it\'s bad for Florida and shows his total disdain for our state\'s rich history. They add, Bush has shown time and again an astonishing disregard for the state\'s cultural heritage.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Johnnie Byrd told Tallahasseeans on Thursday there is \"huge support\" in the Legislature for saving the State Library. Secret actions used against state archives, Genealogists, librarians, historians draw list of options to battle Bush\'s plan, and on the bright side of this, Vast collection could boost Nova library.
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HIV and STD Testing Options On Campus
- Student Health Services* offers confidential HIV and STD testing and consultation during normal business hours . Some tests require samples of body fluids (urine or vaginal secretions), and others require a simple blood test. If you receive STD/HIV testing at the Student Health Center, you will need to pay a minimal fee, and the test will be included in your medical record. Your provider will discuss the cost of each test, but you should also check with your health insurance carrier to find out which tests your policy covers.
- You may also test for free with an STD Counselor from Wake County Human Services*(WCHS) available the first and third Wednesdays each month in the afternoon. There will be no testing during breaks. WCHS does not provide herpes or human papillomavirus (HPV) testing.
*Appointments may only be scheduled beginning Monday of each week that testing is available. -
The GLBT Center on campus offers confidential testing the last Friday of each month from 12 – 2 p.m. in collaboration with the Wake County Health Department
*To make an appointment for HIV or other STD testing, call 919-515-2563, select option 2. The appointment coordinator can discuss testing options with you. If you do not want to say that HIV/STD testing is the reason for your appointment, you can say you have a personal issue.
Other Area HIV / STD Testing Resources
- If symptoms are present, make an appointment with Student Health by calling 919-515-2563 or visit the Wake County Human Services located at 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh. Services are free at WCHS.
- The Wake County Human Services, located at 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, offers an evening clinic every Wednesday from 4:30-7:00 p.m. You must be signed in by 4:30 p.m. Services are free.
- A Wake County Human Services STI/ HIV Counselor is available by phone Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at 919-212-7419.
- Planned Parenthood located at 100 S. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh offers STD testing Monday- Saturday, including some evenings.
- LGBT Center of Raleigh located at 324 S. Harrington Street, Raleigh offers testing every Monday and Thursday evening from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in collaboration with the Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina.
- Alliance of AIDS Services located at 1812 Tillery Place Suite 105, Raleigh offers testing Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m,
- Gateway Campus located at 1306 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh offers testing every Tuesday from 12 – 3 p.m.
Costs at Student Health
STD | Lab Test Cost | Results |
HIV | $7 State of NC Lab $23 Lab Corp $25 Student Health |
2-3 weeks 3-5 days same day |
Syphilis | $7 State of NC Lab $17.75 Lab Corp |
2-3 weeks 3-5 days |
Herpes | $45 Blood Screen $45 Wound Swab |
3-5 days 3-5 days |
Gonorrhea/Chlamydia | $35 Urine $35 Cervical Swab (female) $42 Rectal Swab |
3-5 days 3-5 days 3-5 days |
Trichomoniasis, Yeast, Bacterial Vaginosis | $15 Wet Prep (female) | same day |
Genital Warts (HPV) | $102 Routine Pap/physical exam, plus $74 HPV-specific testing if abnormal cells detected | 5-7 days |
Hepatitis B Hepatitis C |
$21 Lab Corp $24 Lab Corp |
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Generate pulse for PWM-controlled DC-DC converter
The PWM Generator (DC-DC) block outputs a pulse to fire the MOSFET, GTO, or IGBT switch of a one-quadrant converter (buck or boost). The duty cycle of the generator is specified by the input D. A value between 0 and 1 determines the percentage of the pulse period that the output is on.
Sample Time | Specified in the Sample Time parameter Continuous if Sample Time = 0 |
Scalar Expansion | No |
Dimensionalized | No |
The power_PWMGeneratorDCDCpower_PWMGeneratorDCDC example shows the operation of the PWM Generator (DC-DC) block. Run the simulation for various duty cycles values and observe the resulting voltage and current on the Scope block.
The model sample time is parameterized with variable Ts (default value Ts=500e-9). To run a continuous simulation, specify Ts = 0 in the MATLAB Command Window, and set the Simulation type parameter of the Powergui block to Continuous before starting the simulation.


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Young's only real weakness is his batting average. So far this year he is hitting .271, which is good considering he started slow. In the minor leagues he was a consistent .270 hitter, so that's probably what we can expect in the major leagues. If he's able to cut down on his strikeouts and show a little more patience at the plate, he could easily become a .300 hitter.
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Thirsty but broke? Bar editor Amos Barshad has created a dollar-beer itinerary that will keep you guzzling from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Where to drink for a buck.
Where to drink for a buck.
Thirsty but broke? Bar editor Amos Barshad has created a dollar-beer itinerary that will keep you guzzling from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Just in Time for the Reservations Renaissance, OpenTable Debuts a New Look"The table is just the start."
Chef Shames 'Insulting,' 'Entitled' Customers on Instagram After They Threaten Nasty Yelp Reviews"Shout out to these two winners for seating themselves with no reservations, insulting and berating our staff ... "
Grand Sichuan's UWS Outpost Reopens After DOH ShutterIt's safe to eat scallion pancakes again.
It's Free Pancake Day at IHOP! Freak Out!Go get yourself a short stack of buttermilk pancakes.
City Kitchen Is the Massive New Food Hall That Times Square Has Been Waiting ForVendors include Luke's Lobster, Dough, and Azuki Sushi — and it opens this Thursday.
Senator Proposes Bill That Would Allow U.S. Soldiers to Drink at 18"If you can carry a weapon and defend your country you should be able to drink a beer."
Someone Paid $700 on eBay for a Perfectly Round EggIt wasn't even Fabergé!
Nutella Bans Lesbian, Jewish, and Lots of Other Words From Its Personalized JarsThe company may have gone overboard trying to keep messages polite.
That Brooklyn Hot-Sauce Emporium Surpassed Its Kickstarter Goal — and It Should Open Next MonthIt raised $26,817 from 360 backers.
"It's rare for a Japanese restaurant — or any restaurant these days — to have a pastry program."
LES Whynot Coffee Moving to Smaller Space Nearby, Making Way For Sushi RestaurantIt's one of the handsomest coffee shops in the city.
Some Toxic Puffer Fish Liver Sent 5 People to the HospitalFugu strikes again.
Beloved Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery Opening First Stand-alone ShopIt's in the West Village.
The No-Reservations Generation Grows Up: How Bookings Came Back"I just felt so bad when I saw people standing out in the cold."
Plan Ahead for Einat Admony and Anita Lo's Awesome Passover DinnerTickets are available now.
This Restaurant Shamed Its Own 'Incompetent' Staff on YelpShockingly, the place is now closed.
Grub Street's Restaurant Power Rankings: Semilla, Sevilla, Santina, and MoreFind out where to eat in our weekly ranking of the city's most-buzzed-about restaurants.
Maraschino Cherry Mogul's Secret Pot Farm Continues to Be Completely FascinatingVintage cars, Bat Cave entrances, irrigation systems, and more details.
British Chocolate Club Has Already Shut Down OperationsThanks to big, bad Hershey.
The goal is to talk about "issues that matter to our nation."
Naomi Campbell Dines at Kappo Masa; LeBron James Celebrates at 1 OakThis week's Celebrity Settings.
Taco Bell's Cap'n Crunch Doughnuts Are Maybe Even Too Perfect for StonersBest branded partnership ever?
First Look at Rocky Slims, Angelo Romano's New Kips Bay Restaurant and PizzeriaThe former Pines chef will open his latest spot next week.
Two Roberta's Owners Have Filed a Restraining Order Against Their Ex-PartnerAll is not well at the beloved Bushwick pizzeria.
Tiffani Thiessen Devours Fried Chicken in Miami and Lobster Rolls in New York"We also had key-lime doughnuts for dessert, which came with a key-lime coconut pudding on the side."
America's Breweries Dangerously Close to Running Out of Funny Names for Their BeersOne brewery went through 400 different name options for a new beer before finding something that wasn't already taken.
Here Are the James Beard Foundation's America's Classics Award Winners for 2015The West Village's Sevilla made the cut.
Café Selling Fake Molotov Cocktails Gets Very Real Visit From PoliceThe empty bottles on display were "creating a stressful environment for others."
Bonnie Slotnick Has Reopened Her Treasured Cookbook Shop in the East Village"It's so nice to be in a place where the people who own the building want me here and care about me."
Plain is still the best, though.
Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus Is Launching His Own Ice-Cream LineNow let's get an Arnold Palmer flavor.
Michelin's First-Ever 'Nordic Cities' Guide Includes No 3-Star RestaurantsNot even Noma, which still rocks two.
Cult Icon Peter Chang Will Open His Own Fast-Casual ConceptWill Peter Chang Wok earn the Sichuan chef even more loyal fans?
First Look at Rosie's, Opening Next Month in the East VillageChef Marc Meyer plans to showcase traditional Mexican dishes, from tacos to Veracruz-style whole roasted fish.
We've Hit Peak 'Sommelier'How long will it be before someone takes the title of bone-broth sommelier?
Umami Burger Is Finally Going to Open in WilliamsburgThis was supposed to happen over two years ago.
KFC's Latest Novelty Food Is Edible Coffee Cups Made of CookiesThey're even artificially scented to smell like fresh-cut grass or wildflowers.
'World's Most Expensive' Scoop of Ice Cream Honestly Sounds Pretty GrossTruffles and saffron and vanilla? Maybe not.
A New Report Says McDonald's Dodged More Than $1 Billion in European TaxesTrade unions are not loving these accounting practices.
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Maraschino Cherry Mogul Commits Suicide During Police RaidCops say he used part of his Red Hook cherry factory as a marijuana grow house.
Here's a Chocolate Club That Will Send Real Contraband Cadbury Right to Your DoorIt's the Revolutionary War of chocolate.
MasterChef Junior Names Its Latest Adorable WinnerNathan Odom makes a mean tea tart.
The Trick Behind Santina's Guanciale e Pepe Rice"The goal was to invert risotto," says co-owner Mario Carbone.
New Yorkers Mourn the Loss of Winnie's"No god no please no not Winnie's god no why is NYC so terrible I hate this f-cking town."
Man Blames Nutella Jar for Horrible House FireHas a spread ever attracted this much drama?
Watch an American Hero Inhale 182 Slices of Bacon in 5 MinutesIt's a record, of course.
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Kris Allen Talks Marriage
It's no secret winning "American Idol" would change your life for forever; as season 8 "American Idol" winner Kris Allen learned his life will never be 'normal' again. The Idol winner has recently spoke up about how he manages life; and considering he has to juggle an emerging music career, a marriage, and a family there's no doubt what he is doing must be right!
Kris explains he maintains his marriage by talking to his "…wife [Katy Allen] everyday, [adding] she would kill me if I didn't. I try to keep in touch with my family as much as possible."
Yet, may it be that post-Idol managing marriage is easier? It may be as Kris also revealed after winning he is eager to embrace married life with Katy, explaining "we haven't been able to be married for the last nine months…she's amazing. She's just the coolest chick in the world. Hopefully, me and my wife will get to spend some more time together."
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To the excitement of tourists and gimmick-lovers everywhere, the Jetlev-Flyer water-powered jetpack will be hitting beach resorts the world over this March. Personally, I wish somebody would have told me to brace myself for disappointment before I watched the prototype video.
Let me explain.
As a kid, the idea of a jetpack was nothing short of the coolest thing people could ever possibly create. And the idea was simple enough: Strap some firepower to your back and fly anywhere.
But my mental image of the jetpack has taken a bit of a beating lately, and the Jetlev is doing nothing to reverse that trend.
First off, firepower seems to be passé. It started with the Solo Trek XFV in 2000, a jetpack that used wind turbines rather than spitting streams of fire. Fine, NASA's on board. It can't be that bad. At least it's a start.
Somewhere along the line, though, someone got the idea that jetpacks should be powered by water. Enter Super Mario Sunshine in 2002, a video game where Mario trades his dinosaur for a water-powered jetpack. It's iffy, but it's self-contained, gets him around and serves its purpose of cleaning up the island.
Then that "Kick Ass" movie a year or two ago. I don't think a real, fuel-burning jetpack has ever looked lamer than with that nerdy kid flying it while wearing a scuba suit. And the water theme continues.
Now, the Jetlev has taken the worst aspects of all of these upsetting jetpack wannabes and made them tourist-friendly. It's tethered to a modified jetski by an oversized garden hose that only allows riders to hover at 30 feet above the water.
The jetski pumps water up the hose and through the downward-facing nozzles behind the rider's shoulders, giving lift and forward momentum up to 22 mph. But there is not a single practical application of this $99,500 embarrassment aside from letting drunken college students parasail in front of the boat rather than behind it. You can't even use it to clean up the island since doing so would run the jetski dry and cut your "fuel supply."
In reality, this is nothing more than a glorified fire hose that's been robbed of its life-saving purpose. For shame.
Of course having fun would be of no use. Nor would getting a bird's eye view in the ocean looking for a lost friend who floated away in a current; nor putting out a fire above a burning boat; or playing soccer; or setting the world's record for highest basketball dunk/ maybe as a scientist you can only criticize a cool invention because you do not have the creativity to make something new or even get possible uses. Drink a Purple Stuff soda and open your mind up to possibilities of the what/ if scenarios…. peace out
It is a perfect tool for the fishermen to scare the fish and whales and fall into the trap. This gadget could also be a perfect device in cleaning up highly contaminated surfaces..
Just do not crash into that polluted surface or into my fire scenario!
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Hershey Price to Sales vs. Earnings Per Share |
The Hershey Company is rated # 4 in price to sales category among related companies. It is rated # 3 in earnings per share category among related companies creating about 1.22 of Earnings Per Share per Price to Sales. Price to Sales ratio is typically used for valuing equity relative to its own past performance as well as to performance of other companies or market indexes. In most cases, the lower the ratio the better it is for investors. However, it is advisable for investors to exercise caution when looking at price-to-sales ratios across different industries.
The most important factor to remember is that the price of equity takes a firm's debt into account, whereas the sales does not consider financial leverage. Generally speaking, Price to Sales ratio shows how much market values every dollar of the company's sales. Earnings per Share (EPS) denotes the portion of a company's earnings that is allocated to each share of common stock. To calculate Earnings per Share investors will need to take a company's net income, subtract any dividends for preferred stock, and divide it by the number of average outstanding shares. EPS is usually presented in two different ways: basic and diluted. Fully diluted Earnings per Share takes into account effects of warrants, options, and convertible securities and is generally viewed by analysts as a more accurate measure.
Earnings per Share is one of the most important measures of the current share price of a firm, and is used by investors to determine the company overall profitability; especially when it is compared to the EPS of similar companies. Hershey is rated # 2 in earnings per share category among related companies.
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Yahoo steals Google's 'cupcake princess'
PUBLISHED: 17 Jul 2012 07:00:56 | UPDATED: 18 Jul 2012 07:39:11PUBLISHED: 17 Jul 2012 PRINT EDITION: 18 Jul 2012Former Google vice-president Marissa Mayer faces the unenviable task of turning around Yahoo!, which is on its third chief executive in less than a year. Photo: Jim Rice
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Embattled internet company Yahoo! has poached high-profile Googler Marissa Mayer to serve as its latest chief executive officer.
Mayer, a long-time Google executive dubbed the "cupcake princess" after she constructed detailed spreadsheets weighing up the benefits of various cupcake recipes, will start in the top job at Yahoo! this week.
The New York Times was first to report that Mayer, who has been with Google for 13 years leading products including search, resigned from the internet titan on Monday to start with her new employer on Tuesday.
Yahoo! later confirmed in a statement it had hired Mayer to start in its No. 1 role effective from July 17.
"The appointment of Ms Mayer, a leading consumer internet executive, signals a renewed focus on product innovation to drive user experience and advertising revenue for one of the world's largest consumer internet brands," Yahoo! said in the statement.
According to Yahoo!, Mayer's appointment, which follows the controversial departure of former chief Scott Thompson in May over a resume scandal, was unanimously agreed by the board.
For her part, Mayer said: "I am honoured and delighted to lead Yahoo!, one of the internet's premier destinations for more than 700 million users. I look forward to working with the company's dedicated employees to bring innovative products, content and personalised experiences to users and advertisers all around the world".
As a female CEO in the male-dominated world of technology, Mayer already stands out, but on Monday Fortune magazine also reported that she is pregnant and expecting her first child on October 7.
According to the report, Mayer told the Yahoo! board of her pregnancy in late June. None of the directors expressed any concern, she said.
"They showed their evolved thinking," Mayer told Fortune.
Mayer is Yahoo!'s third permanent CEO in less than a year, following the resignation of Thompson and the sacking of his predecessor Carol Bartz in September 2011. Mayer now faces the unenviable task of turning around one of the web's most recognised but troubled brands.
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Broccolini with lemon and shaved Parmesan
The Italian version of omelets, frittatas make tasty appetizers. These flavorful mini frittatas feature crumbled bacon, sweet onion, chopped potatoes, chives, and fresh Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of fresh chives.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Place potato in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook 4 minutes or until almost tender. Drain.
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside. Add potato, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and thyme to drippings in pan; cook 8 minutes or until potato is lightly brown over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; cool.
Combine the potato mixture, bacon, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons chives, cheese, pepper, egg whites, and eggs, stirring well with a whisk. Coat 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Spoon about 1 tablespoon egg mixture into each muffin cup. Bake at 375° for 16 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool 5 minutes on a wire rack. Remove frittatas from muffin cups. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon chives.
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Roast the beets, toast the walnuts, and prepare the dressing three days in advance. Slice the fennel and endive and toss the salad just before serving.
Preheat oven to 400°.
To prepare salad, leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub with a vegetable brush. Peel and cut beets into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Place beets on a jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with canola oil; toss well to coat. Bake at 400° for 45 minutes or until beets are tender, stirring every 20 minutes.
Trim the tough outer leaves from fennel; mince feathery fronds to measure 2 tablespoons. Remove and discard stalks. Cut fennel bulbs in half lengthwise; discard cores. Cut the bulbs into 1/4-inch slices. Combine fennel slices, endive, and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a large bowl; toss gently.
To prepare dressing, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle dressing mixture over fennel mixture. Add beets to bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with chopped fennel fronds. Serve immediately.
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Prepare the chutney a day or two in advance, but roast the pork just before serving. Serve with focaccia and roasted Broccolini.
To prepare chutney, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, and garlic; sauté 4 minutes. Stir in juice and next 6 ingredients (through 1/2 teaspoon cumin); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in jelly, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon into a bowl; cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 350°.
To prepare pork, combine sugar and next 8 ingredients (through red pepper); rub over pork. Place pork on a rack coated with cooking spray; place rack in pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink). Let stand 20 minutes. Cut into thin slices. Serve with chutney.
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Prepare the mayonnaise a day ahead, and refrigerate. Garnish the platter with fresh tarragon sprigs and lady apples.
Preheat oven to 350°.
To prepare turkey, trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
Combine 2 tablespoons tarragon and next 6 ingredients (through garlic), stirring well. Rub tarragon mixture under loosened skin and over breast meat. Place turkey, breast side up, on a wire rack coated with cooking spray. Place rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1 1/2 cups water into pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Baste turkey with pan juices. Bake an additional 30 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165°. Remove turkey from oven. Loosely cover with foil; let stand 20 minutes. Remove skin from turkey; discard. Thinly slice turkey.
To prepare mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise and the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Serve with turkey.
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Skip the bakery shelves and make your own focaccia at home with this simple recipe, and flavor it with delicious ingredients like asiago cheese and caramelized onions.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, 1 tablespoon honey, and thyme; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cool completely.
Dissolve yeast and remaining 1 tablespoon honey in 1 1/4 cups warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add onion mixture, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 3 1/2 cups flour to yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes). Add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Gently press dough into a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 25 minutes or until almost doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 400°.
Sprinkle dough with cheese. Bake at 400° for 18 minutes or until browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on rack.
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Sweetened dried cranberries lend color and sweet-tartness to these oatmeal cookies. Make them up to three days ahead, and store in an airtight container.
Preheat oven to 350°.
To prepare cookies, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, quick-cooking oats, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg in a bowl. Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add vanilla and eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture and cranberries; beat at low speed until combined. Shape dough into 55 (1-inch) balls. Place the balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until almost firm. Let stand on the baking sheets 2 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheets; cool completely on a wire rack.
To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Spoon mixture into a small zip-top plastic bag. Snip a small hole in 1 corner of bag; drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
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Why the Improving Economy Has Done Nothing for Retirement Saving
The economy is perking up but almost no one is saving more for retirement than they did last year. Here's why.
The economy is perking up but almost no one is saving more for retirement than they did last year. Here's why.
Taking Social Security benefits at the wrong time is a common error, and it can cost thousands of dollars. Here's how to get it right.
Surely the world has heard enough of the Baby Boomers, who have dominated the political, cultural and economic landscape for six decades. But a generation that has refused to go quietly into any life stage will, it seems, be
The evidence is mounting: The time to start learning about money and saving for college is at birth.
Save early and often. You just might live to be 120.
A Morgan Stanley adviser offers his thoughts for the rich — but there's plenty here for normal folks
BlackRock just unveiled a new retirement income index that removes the guesswork. Next up: bond funds pegged to the index for near certain guaranteed income.
A renewed sense of thrift has overtaken back-to-school shoppers, setting the scene for parent-teen conflicts
Subtle and often unintentional slights at work, familiar to minorities, now weigh on aging boomers who stay on the job.
The student debt crisis is now being likened to such contentious issues as the draft and health care. We just got a near-term fix. But borrowing rates will rise substantially in a few years.
President Obama has authorized a private-sector advisory council focused squarely on young people's ability to learn about money. Student debt and early retirement saving are high on the hit list.
We can all agree that boomers and elders should act their age. But that doesn't mean they have to act old, which is the surest way to invite age bias at the office.


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Staff Workshop/Teacher's Handout: The Importance of the Classroom Library
A large, varied, and often-refreshed collection of books in the classroom is a vital ingredient in developing early literacy.
- Grades: Early Childhood, Infant, PreK–K, 1–2
Books Throughout the Room
- Do not expect to have every book displayed and available all of the time.
- Place books in other centers throughout the room.
- Books to read the "baby" to sleep, or about food for referring to when "cooking," can be placed in the housekeeping area.
- A plastic crate of books about building could be placed near the block building area.
- Books about science are a part of the science area.
- Number books are useful when placed in the manipulative area to supplement the shells, acorns, or nuts and bolts children count, weigh, or measure.
- Take a crate of books and a soft rug outside for reading under a shade tree.
Characteristics of a Literacy - Building Classroom Library
- At least seven books per child
- Wide range of levels of difficulty
- Permanent "core" collection and regularly replenished "revolving" collection
- Variety of genres
- New books with appealing covers
- Attractive, inviting setting
Library Centers for Children Just Learning English
To make sure your library center is attractive to children just learning English, include:
- books in children's home languages as well as in English
- picture dictionaries in English and the children's home languages
- characters that reflect children's ethnic and racial heritages
- concept books with pictured objects clearly labeled
- folk tales and myths from children's cultures
- picture books about children's home countries as well as those about current homes and environments
- repetitive rhyming books familiar to children so they can fill in the rhyme as they read the book
- puppets to talk and read to
A large, varied, and often-refreshed collection of books in the classroom is a vital ingredient in enhancing children's developing literacy skills and motivating them to learn to read. Recent studies on literacy confirm what teachers have known for years: the more contact children have with books, the better readers they will become. Teachers can promote children's literacy learning and interest in reading by reading to children daily and by having them interact with books through the use of the library area.
Quality library centers are not simply collections of children's trade books, located in one area of the room. There are certain characteristics and design features that strongly influence whether or not library centers may be used to their full potential to improve children's reading performance.
In order to attract and hold children's interests, the library center must be stocked with many good books. The International Reading Association recommends that each room start with at least seven books per child and purchase two additional new books per child each year.
It is recommended that books be divided into a "core" collection and a "revolving collection." Just like a public library, the core collection is the permanent collection, available throughout the year. The revolving collection, on the other hand, changes every few weeks, based on the themes children are engaged in, children's current interests, and special holidays throughout the year.
Children also need to be exposed to a range of language, topics, genres, and perspectives. They need books that reflect the diverse, multicultural nature of our society, books where they can learn about themselves and ethers. The literature selection should include:
- Traditional stories
- Familiar stories that are found in every culture
- Fantasy
- Stories that contain characters who may have superhuman powers that spark children's imaginations
- Stories with characters, settings, and events that could plausibly happen in true life
To spark children's interest and enthusiasm about reading, books must catch children's attention, captivate their imaginations, and make them want to return to books again and again. Only high-quality books will achieve these goals. Rather than some old tattered books from garage sales, books need to look physically attractive, with fresh covers and interesting, bright illustrations. If possible, brand new books should be added to replenish the library center on a regular basis.
Children are more likely to spend time in the library center and actively engage in books when the center, along with the books placed in the center, is physically attractive.
Partitions, bookshelves or other barriers on at least two sides help to set the library area apart from the rest of the room, giving children a sense of privacy and providing a quiet, cozy setting for reading. Try to provide:
- Ample space (There should be room to accommodate about four or five children at a time.)
- Comfortable furnishings (Pillows, carpeting, beanbag chairs, plants, and flowers all help to create a comfortable atmosphere for reading.)
- Open-faced bookshelves (Open-faced bookshelves display the covers of the books and naturally attract children to the library.)
- Displays and props (Posters, listening jacks, puppets, and flannel boards encourage children to use the library in many different ways, for quiet reflection, reenactments of stories, and conveying messages to one another.)
Children need time to interact with books every day. In early childhood programs, there should be a time when all children are expected to be engaged with books in whatever manner is most comfortable to them, whether browsing through books, looking at pictures, or "reading" the books alone or with other children.
Teachers highlight books during story time. Reading the same books three times prior to placing them in the library area helps children make selections when in the library center.
To foster a love of books, children need opportunities to talk about them. Studies suggest that informal conversations about books, such as book talks or book chats, enhance children's motivation to read. Instead of "Show and Tell," you can ask children to talk about an interesting event or fact in a book someone read to them. Or they might show pictures in a book that were appealing to them. Some children may be able to tell the entire story to the class. In the course of retelling, children develop new knowledge and understandings as well as gain in comprehension.
Research confirms what has often been written. Children. learn to read by reading. Teachers can promote children's involvement with books by reading to them daily and by: having them interact with books through the extensive use of classroom libraries. With hundreds of good books to read and time to read them, children will get on the right road to reading achievement.
Obtaining Books How Do I Get Seven Books Per Child?
Contact your local children's librarian. Libraries are willing to provide child care and other preschool centers with adequate supplies of children's books.
Affordable books for a library center can be obtained by calling 800-SCHOLASTIC. Child care providers and other teachers can order a customized list of books for their group. E-mail your thematic, genre, curriculum, or other needs to Julie Kreiss at firstname.lastname@example.com. Scholastic will send you a personalized list free and offer books at up to 40% off.
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Tuesday, 11 October 2011
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I got so crazy excited about these when I went to Spring Market. I totally wanted to eat Anna Maria up for thinking of them. Truth be told, I want to eat her up most days of the week. Pre-printed cross stitch fabric that is pretty enough to use without any additional stitchery, but simple enough for an idiot stitcher (that'd be me) to make it look awesomely pretty. The pom pom trim was lurking on my table when this package arrived. It was clearly fate because now I need pom pom trimmed stitchery pillows for my bed.
Mine came from sew mama sew. It took me a while to realise that Kristen had slipped a couple of extra bits in with my package that I hadn't ordered. I was looking at my receipt, looking at the stack, looking back at the receipt and looking back at the stack before I figured it out. See - I told you I was an idiot. (Thank you Kristen - you're a superstar).
On rare occasions I have a clever idea. Such as these Moo cards, with instructions on how to care for a quilty gift. Punch a hole in one corner, slip a little strip of waste fabric trimming through the hole, pin onto a quilt. Et voila - no phone calls from confused mother in law's on how to wash that quilt you gave her (or whoever else you've made a quilty gift for).
I'd like to think one day I'll be organised to actually have quilt labels printed onto fabric and stitch care instructions onto the quilts themselves. That involves me being computer savvy. Which I am not. Julie has a great tutorial here for spoonflower ready fabric labels (and if anyone wants to use that tutorial and make me some labels you know I'd love you forever, right?) So for now, the Moo cards will do me just fine. You can get some too - go here.
12 comments:
- Justine said...
Ahh so lovely, I think I may get some myself when I get paid!
- 11 October 2011 at 10:58
- Flying Blind... said...
I so do not need any Moo cards, but that won't stop me ordering some!
- 11 October 2011 at 14:46
- Anna said...
love that fabric, now you make me want to go buy some! drat! and awesome moo cards, I'm always horrible about labeling and packaging.
- 11 October 2011 at 15:06
- mascanlon said...
So if you manage to get someone to help you with the Spoonflower approach you'll have it made! I am hoping to get that done sometime this year, I always stress about labels and care tags too.
- 11 October 2011 at 16:16
- two hippos said...
wonderful fabric, you really know how to tempt a girl!
- 11 October 2011 at 16:31
- Bethe said...
Thank you so much for the quilt label tip! I have been wanting to buy some but the ones on etsy just aren't "me." This is perfect!
- 11 October 2011 at 22:05
- Lyanna L. said...
Oh I just got some great quilt labels at gutentags on etsy - they are printed on ribbons and then you can fold it in half and put in the binding if your quilt. the price doesn't break the bank and I love them.
- 11 October 2011 at 22:47
- Margy said...
the Moo moo cards are a great idea...
- 12 October 2011 at 10:16
- Archie the wonder dog said...
The Moo quilt care cards are such a good idea and they're so nice that people will make sure they keep hold of them rather than losing them at the back of the junk drawer!
- 12 October 2011 at 11:46
- Laura@NeedlesPinsAndBakingTins said...
They seem to be popping up all over the place recently. I think I might have to get me some of the moo-card action :-)
- 12 October 2011 at 12:59
- Trudi said...
lol I got my Moo cards last week! Small things eh? But boy do they make you happy!
- 12 October 2011 at 21:50
- sewkatiedid said...
I love MOO cards. Good idea on the washing instructions and I love the new blog name!
Have fun at market. - 23 October 2011 at 08:25
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Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)Want to hijack a plane? There's an app for that
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April 11th, 2013 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) A computer hacker and security consultant, who goes by the name Hugo Teso, says he can now hijack your flight in midair, just by using an Android app. Yep, there's now an app for that. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - In news that would make al Qaeda jump with glee, a security consultant who goes by the name Hugo Teso has created an Android app called "PlaneSploit" for a smartphone that allows him to hijack planes in mid-flight.Teso isn't trying to bring the world of aviation down however, but instead is using the app to demonstrate a glaring flaw in aviation security. Specifically that aircraft communications systems have no authentication or encryption in place. This means anyone with the right software and equipment can take control of a plane in mid-flight. Teso is also a trained commercial pilot and he told a shocked audience at the Hack the Box security conference in Amsterdam that he can hack a plane in mid-flight using his phone. The app was tested using virtual planes in a lab. Teso explained that testing the app with actual aircraft would be "too dangerous and unethical." He also said he could cause a crash by various means including causing two aircraft to collide in midair. Other systems, such as the emergency oxygen masks could be activated to cause panic. A pilot, he said, could thwart the attack by taking the plane off autopilot, however many new systems don't even include manual controls. He explained that some systems could be updated to patch the vulnerability, but some older systems would be impossible to fix. There is no response yet from aviation officials and aircraft manufacturers, but it is clear that a serious security flaw exists. We should be thankful that it was a security consultant and not a malevolent hacker that found it first. Unfortunately, now that the world knows about this vulnerability, it's hard to avoid imagining a team of hackers working feverishly to build their own version within days. Let's hope there's a team of security professionals working just as hard for the good guys. Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) |


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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
Last week The Glass Hammer covered a conference hosted by the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College and the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School, which asked, "Has the time come for bolder policies for diversity at the top of corporations?"
While the first part of the morning focused on academic research on the subject of quotas and gender targets, the second half focused on the practitioner perspective – how does the implementation of gender targets actually work within companies, what are the drawbacks, and how can organizations work toward a more balanced workforce?
The practitioners' panel, moderated by Gillian Tett, US Managing Editor, Financial Times, featured Sheila Hooda, Senior Managing Director, TIAA-CREF; Ellen Stafford-Sigg, Board Member and Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP; James DeGraffenreidt, Corporate Director and Former chairman and CEO of WGL Holdings, Inc.; and Barbara Colwell, Corporate Director, Advisory Board member of Women Corporate Directors and Former Executive Director of ThinkQuest NYC.
Contrasting the morning's discussions which, for the most part, concluded that quotas would be a positive outcome, the practitioners' panel was not as favorable. The panelists largely agreed that quotas were not the best outcome in terms of building gender equality in the corporate space, and should be considered, at most, a last resort.
Said Hooda, "Quotas might be necessary as a last straw – like saving a drowning man."
Tett commented, "Sometimes the last straw is necessary."
A Holistic Approach to Gender Balance
Hooda continued, "If we have reached a situation where we want to have quotas, we haven't thought about the issue very well. It needs to be a more holistically approached, with a three pronged attack."
First, she said, the pipeline needs to be developed further, and quotas could be implemented "in a soft way," at this level. Second, "Corporate boards must be more vigilant about this," she said, in imprinting diversity in training programs. And third, gender equality needs to be made more of an issue at a governance and regulatory level, as well as in the media.
She continued, "Do we need quotas? If nobody else is doing their task, and the other prongs are failing."
Transitional Period Difficult But Worth It
On the other hand, said Stafford-Sigg, Deloitte has worked hard to improve gender diversity within the firm – and "we are as close to quotas as we can go" without actually calling them quotas.
She explained, "We don't call it quotas, but we mandate different representations by geography to achieve the appropriate balance." Stafford-Sigg explained that about 12 years ago, the firm initiated an effort ensure the percentage of women partners reflected the percentage of women employed by the firm.
During the transition to promoting more women to senior roles, she explained, "at first you could tell that some of the women who had been given management jobs weren't ready yet." It wasn't easy – but Stafford-Sigg believes the initiative has paid off in the long run.
Of the 18 members on Deloitte's board, five are women – slightly higher than the partner percentage, she noted – and the chairman is a woman. Three of the board members are minorities, she said, and two CEOs of Deloitte's businesses are minorities as well.
Do Gender Quotas Ignore Diversity of Experience?
Colwell said she felt that setting gender quotas might detract from the focus on creating diversity of thought or experience. She explained, "It's easy to set quotas on a sight line. But a number of people still wouldn't be invited to boards." The type of people who would benefit from the quota are already likely to look the part – same background, level of experience, education, etc. Is that real diversity?
For example, she said, having served on 8 corporate boards and 15 advisory boards, she's never served on a board with a physically disabled person. Should we set quotas for every kind of minority voice? "I'm afraid that quotas will not accomplish what we want to accomplish," she said.
Hooda agreed. She said, "Diversity has to be broader than what we are talking about to get the range of diversity we want."
On the other hand, Colwell pointed out, she had not been in favor of quotas, but after hearing MIT researcher Esther Duflo's study on gender quotas in Indian political leadership in the morning session, she was more in favor of them, in terms of the social benefits they provide. According to Dufflo's study, quotas for women in political leadership improved democratic participation, provided more public works, diminished stereotypes, and created role models for teenage girls.
Workarounds or Bragging Rights
DeGraffenreidt felt that if quotas were enacted by the government, most companies would look for a way around them. He explained, "Quotas are like taxes. You can predict the response. Companies are usually against it. Once the tax is passed, they work around it."
At the same time, he explained, the discussion on quotas and diversity has been valuable. Referring to the SEC's recent diversity disclosure law for boards, he said, "Anytime the SEC engages in rule making it prompts discussion."
"Some companies will stand out," he said. "They have the opportunity to position themselves for a competitive advantage, in terms of the market face as well as the labor market. Many will enjoy the opportunity to brag about what they've accomplished."
Diversity bragging rights may be a goal for a number of companies – but not many are there yet. In fact, a look at Catalyst's recent census on board seats and executive roles held by women in the Fortune 500 will show that very few firms have made significant headway toward gender balance.
A look at the 2010 data shows that companies certainly aren't doing enough to promote and retain senior female leaders. Is it time for regulators to step in?


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The man who whipped the horse is a farmer who ekes out an existence with his daughter and their horse-drawn cart. We are immersed in their daily grind and the sheer physical effort of their lives; as the old horse gets sick they must accept that it will be unable to go on sustaining them.
Visually extraordinary and shot in black and white by regular collaborator Fred Kelemen, the film, like Michael Haneke's THE WHITE RIBBON, echoes the early 20th-century images of German photographer August Sander. Tarr's trademark long-take approach is pared down even further - to the barest bones and a mere 30 long takes - and the result is a gauntly beautiful drama.


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Last year (ha-ha, get it last year) dotTech posted about a CNET promotion giving away 1 year licenses of Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security. Unfortunately the promotion was only 24-hours long so many people may have missed out on it, unless you live on dotTech in which case you probably were able to get it. If you did miss out, here is your second chance to get Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security; however it is only a 6 months license this time around.
[Please see the earlier freebie post for Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security software description and dotTech Advice regarding it.]
Freebie Details
6 months license of Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security is being offered directly from Lavasoft. While they do mention "limited number of licenses" are available, they don't mention exactly how many licenses there are and for how long this giveaway will last. Furthermore, there is no information regarding the shelf-life of these 6 month license keys, so you may or may not be able to activate it at a later date.
To get 6 months license of Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security, follow these simple directions:
Version being given out for free: v9.0
Free updates: Yes, but for 6 months only
Supported OS: Windows 2000 and higher
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- Visit the promotion page, and fill out the short form:
- After you fill out the form, check the inbox of the e-mail address you registered with. Look for an e-mail from Lavasoft (firstname.lastname@example.com) with the subject of Your Free Ad-Aware Pro!?. In the e-mail you will find your 6 months license and key and instructions on how to register Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security:
- Download, install, and register Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security using the download link, activation key, and directions provided to you.
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If you have any trouble getting 6 months of Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security for free, post below and other dotTechies or I will try to help.
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Thanks Ashraf I missed it last time so Ill be grabbing this :D
Thank you for the info, I missed the last promo.
I hope this article and the previous ones were written well before New Years, and that you actually are taking some time off and relaxing :) I got the previous Ad-Aware promo and so far far I've had no issues with it in regards to a slowing of my computer, false positives etc…
Happy New Year mate!