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It's funny how accustomed you become to a live-wire dog. We
hadn't even realized that Amber was so interactive until she
was gone. We were no longer accompanied by a hound expecting
attention when we walked from one end of the house to the other.
There was no attention-mooching grey to place a head under an inactive hand. Even with two other greyhounds in the house, the place was entirely too quiet. After listening to my email complaints for a while, a friend proposed a solution to me--the group she volunteered with was looking for a home for a dog that sounded like he was just what we needed. After exchanging a few more question and answer emails and phone calls, we decided we should go meet him.
All five of us went--three humans and two greyhounds. And we fell flat for a beautiful, affectionate, bundle of energy whom we ultimately renamed Comet. His original call name was Commander, but that was too close to "Amber" for us to live with. Not content to waste a moment, we immediately brought him home with us. It was the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, and the long weekend would give us extra time to help him adjust before we had to get back to work.
We found out very quickly that Comet was quite different from our other greys, who are very sensitive. A sharp "NO!!" would send them nearly groveling to their beds--"Whoa, Mom's mad! I better hadn't do that again!" Not Comet! We'd tell him "NO!!" and he'd blythely continue with whatever
he was doing wrong. This set us back a pace. In general, greyhounds are a very sensitive breed, but we'd gone and adopted one who hadn't had his sensitivity awakened yet. What to do? Remembering some of the wisdom shared on Greyhound-L, we decided to see if a squirt bottle would get Comet's attention. The next time he headed for the trash can, when he ignored the "NO!!" he got a stream of water in his face. I wish I'd had a camera to record the totally shocked expression he had.
Comet is a classic "bull in a china shop." He just pushes his way to whatever he wants, regardless of who/what he might step on or bowl over on the way. This has earned him the nickname of "Tank." If he steps on me, I mimic Topaz's ear-piercing "YIPE!" If I have the squirt bottle handy, I squirt him, too. We seem to be making some progress on this problem. It's slow, but it's progress all the same. We are working on teaching him restraint, which gets a special workout when he's fed. He's an absolute food vacuum, so "Hoover Hound" fits him, too. We mix his food in his bowl in with about ten 2.5" to 3" rocks to force him to eat more slowly. Now it takes him about 3 minutes to search out all the kibble from between the rocks--before he was finished in 15 seconds flat! While his bowl's being filled, he's in a down stay at the kitchen doorway. If he breaks the stay before he's released, he's got to go back and do it again until he waits till he's released. Release comes after the food's dished out, and the food container and the pantry doors are closed, so it's not like he's kept waiting all that long. It must seem like an eternity to him though, because often he's absolutely quivering in anticipation. And don't make the mistake of being in between Comet and his bowl when he's released! Mealtime is definitely the highlight of his day.
And the second best time of day so far as Comet is concerned has to be going for a walk. He spends the entire time marching along in a very businesslike manner, until he sees something that could possibly be construed as prey (a bird, a squirrel, or--heaven forbid--a rabbit!) Then he turns into a statue, absolutely fixated on whatever critter's caught his eye. Turnabouts usually work to get him distracted and moving once more.
Comet is a perfect example of why some people say that the name of the breed should be "Attention Hound" not "Greyhound." If he's laying on the floor as you approach, he'll flop over onto his side (or even roll over onto his back) so you can get to his tummy more readily to rub it. Should you even consider just walking by and not providing the obligatory tummy rub, he'll reach out a paw to catch your leg. I guess he figures that if he trips you, you'll wind up on his level, and you'll be sure to provide tummy rubs then! (Click here if you'd like to see Comet's pedigree. There's another picture of our handsome guy on that page.)
Our boy is very catlike. Outside, he's quite the stealthy hunter, with either Topaz or Jonesy as his (supposedly) unsuspecting (hah!) prey. Fully intent, he'll have his head and neck in a straight line with his back, and he'll s-l-o-w-l-y slink along and *POUNCE!* just in front of one of his "sisters." He'll either be totally ignored or greeted with bared teeth. (Translation: "Don't you mess with me, you twerp, you!") Comet will also make quite a production out of washing himself, and he'll rub himself against anyone or anything handy in order to scritch just the right spot. Sometimes when he stretches, he'll arch his back so much he looks like a striped Dromedary (thus another nickname--"Camel Dog"). I swear that long back of his goes up four or five inches! Even his coloring reminds me of a calico cat--except they're all female.
The house is definitely not quiet any more--not with this beautiful, bounding, kissing, clown around! And we've recently discovered something else Comet does--he roos! He's especially vocal when we come home, often greeting us with joyous yips and roos. We're trying to teach him to "sing" on command, and he's getting quicker and quicker to respond to our encouragement. How do we encourage him? Essentially the same way we taught all the greys to "speak"--by example. We "roo" at him! Yes, I'm sure our neighbors think we've all lost our minds... In the photo to the right, Comet is joining in on the group sing-along at Dewey Beach. You just can't imagine the effect of hundreds of greyhounds rooing all at once. You'd have to hear it to believe it.
Unfortunately, Comet has Pannus. I'd noticed him rubbing his eyes a fair amount, so I had a look. Very close examination revealed what appeared to be a thin film over the outer edge of one eye, with white specks showing on the cornea. Alarm bells went off in my head as I recalled reading of Pannus on Greyhound-L, and when I read about it in The Care of the Racing Greyhound, I was almost certain that was the problem. A vet visit confirmed my fears.
If left untreated, Pannus will, in time, blind the dog. The vet was surprised to see it in a greyhound, since prior to Comet she'd only seen it in German Shepherds and a few bull dogs. Unfortunately, there's no known cure at this time, but it can be controlled with steroid drops.


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Parkinson pleased with Trophy progress
Phil Parkinson was satisfied with the way Charlton dealt with a tricky Dagenham side as they knocked them out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.
Therry Racon's goal was enough to earn the Addicks a 1-0 win at The Valley and boss Parkinson was pleased to come through the test.
He said: "I know what this team is capable of but this was a difficult game. I thought we coped with Dagenham's style of play very well and restricted their efforts on goal.
"Our moment came with Therry's goal and there were a few other moments when we had chances to score.
"After Saturday's defeat at Huddersfield it was important we got back to winning ways. I knew the Daggers would be incredibly up for the game.
"Of course the league is the main priority but it doesn't harm us to keep winning games and we're pleased."

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Minister for Minor Irrigation T.G. Venkatesh asked the officials of Municipal Corporation to source life boats to shift stranded residents in case of floods. Addressing a meeting of officials on disaster management, sponsored by UNDA and the Union government here on Saturday, he said the 2009 floods taught the officials and people a bitter lesson as coming out of the flooded area itself was a big problem, leave alone protecting the valuables and property. This happened due to lack of preparedness and absence of boats. The Kurnool district was always prepared for droughts, but not floods.
Now, things have changed as the machinery needed to be geared up to meet all kinds of natural disasters.
He suggested that early warning would bring down the casualties drastically. Preparedness should include early information systems and monitoring. The Minister mooted protection wall along the Tungabhadra river course at Kurnool and an escape route by constructing a bridge across the river.
He wanted the officials to map the industries in the vicinity of the city and threats from such units. Collector Ramsankar Naik called for coordination among revenue, municipality, irrigation and police during natural disasters. Tungabhadra river as well as reservoir levels in TB dam and Srisailam dam should be continuously monitored during rainy season as a larger threat was perceived from the three places.


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Caribbean narcotics trafficking: what is to be done?
IntroductionAt the end of the Cold War, the advent of globalization catapulted domestic crime across national boundaries into the transnational domain. Transnational crime has since mutated into a complex matrix of criminal activities. (1) Narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and illegal migration are integral components of extensive criminal networks that undermine the democratic stability, economic development and social well being of nations. (2) National and international response to non-traditional threats are further complicated by a myriad of security issues territorial disputes, economic decline, and natural and man made disasters that limit available resources.
Today, the narcotics trade is not only a multi-billion dollar industry, but it is also the center of gravity for many of the ills associated with trans-national crime. (3) In the western hemisphere, trade routes for narcotics trafficking vacillate between the transit zones of Central America and the Caribbean. (4) Known as the the third border of the United States, the tiny islands of the Caribbean lie between the world's leading producer, and the world's leading consumer of cocaine and marijuana South America and the United States, respectively. (5) Former U.S. Drug Czar, General Barry McCaffrey, described the ghastly effects of the narcotics trade as a "shared agony throughout this hemisphere." (6)
The geographic outlay of the Caribbean region adds to the complexities of counter-drug measures within the region. These tropical islands are in proximity to major sea lines of communication - the Panama Canal and Caribbean Sea areas. They extend from the Trinidad and Tobago Islands in the south (near the northern Venezuelan coastline) to the Bahama Islands in the north (approximately fifty miles off the U.S. east coast). The proximity of the Caribbean chain of islands to the major sea lines of communication, and its vast coastlines and territorial seas make this region a natural transit route for narcotics trafficking into the United States and Europe.
In recent years, limited resources of Caribbean governments have compelled them to join the United States in a cooperative posture toward combating drug trafficking. (7) Although cooperative security has given way to a host of bilateral and multilateral frameworks, peripheral measures such as joint training and asset acquisition will remain ineffective unless comprehensively reinforced by political will, economic viability, and social stability at the national, multilateral and multinational levels. (8)
These strategic factors political will, economic viability and social stability are major components of national power. Consequently, they must be consistently harnessed and fed into the cooperative equation, if efforts to safeguard the region against narcotics trafficking, and other elements of trans-national crime are to be effective. (9)
Political Will
National sovereignty, regional cooperation, and institutional integrity are vital subsets of political will. Issues regarding them require decisive resolution by government officials and policy makers to strengthen the process of cooperative security between nations.
The political, economic and social crises posed by drug smuggling require both U.S. and Caribbean policy makers to develop means of alleviating understandable fears concerning loss of sovereignty. In the past, interdiction efforts made by the U.S. were conducted within Caribbean territories without regard for the sovereignty and independent legal systems of those countries. (10) This unilateral approach generated much skepticism among Caribbean nations. (11) Upon introduction by the U.S., Caribbean nations interpreted the concept of collective security as an American ploy to undermine their sovereignty. (12) The ensuing political fallout created a collaborative stalemate between the U.S. and its Caribbean neighbors.
In addition to this, U.S.-led sanctions against Cuba following the overthrow of its government in 1959 by communist insurgents under Fidel Castro resulted in Cuba's isolation from regional affairs. Hence, a vital piece of the cooperative puzzle was missing from the Caribbean security framework.
Now that the Cold War is over, the United States no longer has a distinct security strategy for the region and sanctions against Cuba remain in effect. (13) The resultant absence of nationally and regionally coordinated strategies between local public agencies as well as national governments have stifled cooperative engagement. A classic example was evidenced in attempts made by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to better coordinate agency activities within the United States. The ONDCP's endeavours to unite U.S. law enforcement services were resisted by respective agencies resulting in continued deficiencies and ineffectiveness in counter-drug measures. (14) A similar occurrence was noted at the regional level during U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's visit with Caribbean foreign ministers in 1998. At the meeting, the Secretary of State was greeted at the negotiating table by Caribbean leaders, whose individual agendas were focused on national rather than regional interests. (15) Co nsequently, efforts to cement regional security ties were diluted by independent thinking. (16)
Lack of regional collaboration is not solely responsible for the slow tempo experienced in the process of cooperative security. During the Cold War period, the United States had unilaterally fixed its economic and military sights on countering communist threats within the region. This concentration opened a window of opportunity for Caribbean nations, governments and local elites, to furtively nurture narcotics trafficking. Over the years, national dependence on profits gained from this trade had induced a display of administrative and technical lethargy toward crime prevention by local government agencies. This institutional complacency encouraged the growth of the narcotics business and simultaneously inhibited law enforcement counter measure. The 1997 United Nations Drug Control Program report described the result: "... the anti-narcotic spirit--the political will against drug lords--is undoubtedly strong while the anti-narcotic flesh--the implementation of those policies--remains weak and fragmented." (17 )
Without the indispensable instrument of political will to resolve intrinsic sovereignty issues, develop regional cooperation, and overcome dependencies on artificial economies, perpetrators of trans-national crime will continue to thrive.
Economic Viability
Current global conditions demand that economic viability be granted priority status in resolving problems associated with trans-national crime within the broader context of cooperative security. (18) This concept of fostering economic viability abroad was viewed by Captain W. B. Woodson as one of America's promising instruments of national policy. (19) To this end, the implementation of a regional plan that incorporates long term sustainable development is essential for cooperative success throughout the region.
The United States displayed substantial economic interest in the region with the establishment of the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) during the latter half of the Cold War. The U.S. import tariffs for Caribbean goods manufactured under this initiative were reduced, and an equal source of revenue was generated for both the Caribbean and the United States. Since 1984, however, the trade gap has widened to $19 billion in favor of the United States. (20)
Today, the U.S. stands as a regional hegemon in the wake of the Cold War. Nevertheless, U.S. aid to the region has fallen from $237 million in 1985 to $23 million in 2000. The recent terrorist crisis in the United States has pressured Caribbean nations to seek international funding to counter future terrorist attacks, compensate for shortfalls from tourism, and implement measures against money laundering while combating the illegal drug trade. (21) Current economic conditions are expected to worsen as the tidal wave of globalization approaches. Caribbean nations dependent upon revenues derived from import duties and economic benefits under CBI are currently seeking alternative economic solutions before the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas (FTAA) takes effect in 2005. (22)
Declining economies have also made it increasingly difficult for Caribbean governments to make meaningful contributions toward cooperative strategy efforts against a growing narcotics industry. (23) Additionally, the political and economic crisis in Haiti currently threatens the stability of the region with vast illegal migration flows. (24) The rise in unemployment throughout the region has also heightened prospects for the propagation of the Colombian effect, the luring of many into seeking employment in the drug trade as an alternative source of income. (25) Even worse, this lack of economic viability may very well trigger a new wave of problems in migration, domestic security and politics. (26) Understandably, the United States goal of achieving cooperative security without a regional economic agenda had left many at the 1997 U.S. and Caribbean Summit disappointed. (27)
Social Stability
Professional integrity remains a cornerstone of social stability. The chief obstacle to this strategic factor, however, is corruption. Although significant contributions have been made by non-governmental and charitable organizations toward the establishment of stable drug-free societies, governments play a fundamental role in maintaining professional integrity among local agencies within the cooperative framework. The existence or perception of corruption is a critical weakness within the cooperative environment and can do much harm in destabilizing developing societies.
The Bahamas, for example, became known as a nation for sale at the peak of the drug trafficking era during the 1980s. (28) Charges of corruption stemming from the narcotics trade had far reaching implications within the political and private sectors of the Bahamian society. A national inquiry was held to investigate the illegal use of the Bahamas as a transit region for illicit drugs into the U.S. Widespread corruption was brought to light during the course of the inquiry. (29) In its wake, government officials were compelled to resign from office, the country's reputation was tarnished, and public trust and support for law enforcement institutions were severely diminished.
Like the Bahamas, other nations within the Caribbean have suffered similar experiences stemming from the scourge of corruption. A case in point was the ousting of the prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis. (30) Even worse, the former Minister of National Security in Trinidad and Tobago was assassinated for allegedly speaking out against corruption. (31)
A core problem experienced in uprooting corruption is the compulsive drive of many within poorer societies to acquire material wealth through corrupt practices encouraged by the narcotics trade. Left unchecked, the attitude of "administrative and technical lethargy" eventually seeps into the domain of counter-drug operations, where it undermines professional integrity and inhibits law enforcement efforts. (32)
Although governments of Caribbean nations are taking major steps to enforce money laundering laws within private institutions, the legislative basis to bring public officials to justice for corruption remains inadequate. (33) The cries of the RJR Communications Group's chairman, J. Lester Spaulding, for a comprehensive anti-corruption driven within government agencies in Jamaica echo the concerns of citizens throughout the Caribbean. (34)
Corruption is inadvertently encouraged by a lack of technical ability to bring those engaged in this social ill to justice. The presence of corruption, real or imagined, within government institutions, therefore, erodes the integrity of government institutions, deters public assistance in providing vital information and moral support for cooperative initiatives, and threatens the stability of democratic societies.
Operation Bahamas Turks and Caicos (OPBAT)
Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) is a contemporary model of cooperative security within the Caribbean region that demonstrates the positive impact of strategic factors when fused into a cooperative framework. This longstanding multilateral counter-drug operation between the United States, the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands (a British Colony) focuses on narcotics interdiction, and is headquartered in the Bahamas. OPBAT was described by former U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas Arthur Schechter, as one of the finest and largest examples of cooperative efforts overseas by any country in the counter-narcotics area. (35) The constant infusion and interplay of strategic elements of political will, economic viability and social stability by OPBAT policy makers and operational planners into this cooperative process have been instrumental in resolving inherent complexities.
The signing of the U.S.-Bahamas Ship-riders Agreement in 1996, was a fundamental step toward overcoming issues of sovereignty, cooperation and integrity. (36) Enacting this agreement has enabled the U.S., The Bahamas, and The Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct joint interdiction efforts within territorial waters where traffickers often seek refuge. The netting of approximately 100,000 pounds of marijuana, 45,000 pounds of cocaine, and 500 arrests by OPAT counter-drug operations from 1998 to 2002 highlights the importance of the ship-rider
Economically, the U.S. government primarily funds OPBAT operations. The annual cost of running this operation is approximately U.S. $30 million. (38) Although financially constrained, the Bahamas government has committed approximately 14 percent of its annual budget to counter-narcotics efforts. (39) The Bahamas government also continues to make available both personnel and land resources (for use as operational centers), along with coordinated assistance of local maritime assets. Consequently, long term investments made by the U.S. and Bahamas governments in this cooperative venture have sustained OPBAT's operational effectiveness throughout its twenty-year history.
Over the years, local forces and agencies have experienced intermittent incidents of corruption that inevitably create barriers of distrust, and consequently limit prospects for trustworthy cooperation between participating agencies. (40) The Royal Bahamas Police Force's recently established "Policy for the Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Corruption, Dishonesty and Unethical Behavior" within the police force has had favorable results. The continued efforts of this lead agency in local OPBAT operations against corruption within its service will undoubtedly strengthen relationships among OPBAT participants. (41)
As a contemporary model of cooperative success, OPBAT's framework can be used to establish strategic networks of similar operations throughout the wider Caribbean. Operations between the U.S., Haiti and the Dominican Republic or between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are a few examples where the OPBAT model could be utilized. The adoption of this framework, would conveniently subdivide the region into smaller, more manageable areas of operations. Success against narcotics trafficking and other elements of transnational crime could then be maximized through a cohesive unity of effort within each overlapping zone. (42)
In retrospect, OPBAT's effectiveness has been directly proportional to the interplay of strategic elements vitally important to its overall success. Today, OPBAT stands as a beacon of hope where other cooperative entities have been dashed across the rocks of time. (43) This regional model is, therefore, one that should be carefully studied, systematically developed and incrementally exported to enhance overall success of regional endeavors against the narcotics trade.
The Way Ahead
In view of intrinsic difficulties associated with narcotics trafficking and the limitations of regional governments to solve them, cooperative security offers a positive alternative for the way ahead. Enhancing its effectiveness, however, requires the formation of strong relationships between the U.S., Caribbean states, and regional governmental and non-governmental bodies through the infusion of political will, economic viability and social stability. (44)
In addressing components of political will, sovereignty, cooperation, and institutional integrity it is important for regional partners to individually adopt bilateral and multilateral agreements tailored to deal with specific threats to regional security on an incremental basis similar to that of OPBAT. The implementation of these agreements would form the core from which a network of other relationships could evolve to eventually span the region. To include Cuba in this cooperative process would inevitably "improve U.S.-Cuban relations" a desire expressed by former President Jimmy Carter during his recent visit with Cuban President Fidel Castro. (45)
Economically, the development of a cooperative strategy that promotes long-term sustainable development based on economic parity among regional partners is valuable to U.S. national interests. (46) In designing this regional economic strategy, however, consideration must be given to improving service-based economies of Caribbean partners in the areas of tourism and banking. (47) Initiatives by the United States to promote economic viability throughout the Caribbean will create an environment of mutual benefit as well as regional support for America's national interest. (48) Stronger economies will enable Caribbean nations to make greater contributions toward cooperative measures like OPBAT, establish higher standards of living and reduce the temptation to engage in trans-national crime.
Regional partners acknowledged the problem of corruption within the Caribbean at the Caribbean-United States Summit in 1997. A drafting of model legislation for enactment by individual nations was subsequently proposed. (49) This proposal also included the provision of technical assistance and training by the United States for Caribbean law enforcement personnel to combat corruption. The promotion of professional integrity within government agencies along the lines of proposed legislation is vital for eliminating barriers of distrust and securing much needed public support.
The incremental growth of cooperative bonds between nations, the designing of a regional security strategy with economic parity, and the implementation of legal processes to eliminate corruption are important measures that can augment cooperative endeavors against narcotics trafficking.
Narcotics trafficking and other trans-national crimes are in essence a revolutionary war against the traditional freedoms and values of America, the region and the free world. For decades, the narcotics industry has gnawed at the foundations of society and now threatens democracy, law and order, and social well being throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Many within the region now realize that cooperative security is imperative for eradicating narcotics trafficking and its associated ills. However, the infusion of political will, economic viability and social stability is also necessary for the success of this collaborative approach.
The time is now for regional governments and their respective institutions to recommit themselves to fostering cooperation, economic viability and professional integrity. This cooperative venture will undoubtedly enhance the effectiveness of counter-drug measures and promote stability throughout the region.
End Notes
(1.) Resolution 55/56. International Cooperation Against the World Drug Problem. Agenda Item 106. 55th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 4 December 2000. http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/bin/gate.exe, 10 April 2002.
(2.) Resolution 55/25. International Cooperation Against the World Drug Problem. United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime. Agenda Item 105. 55th Session. United Nations General Assembly, 15 November 2000, http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/bin/gate.exe 10 April 2000.
(3.) Coast Guard Striving to Define Normalcy, National Defense, January 2002: 13.
(4.) Bahamas Held Up as A Model to Combat Drug-trafficking By U.S. Diplomat, BBC Monitoring International Reports. 26 November 1998. http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/iwsearch/we/InfoWeb [18 March 2002]. See also Angus MacSwan. "Cocaine Traffickers Reroute Into U.S. Via Bahamas." Reuters. 12 March 1998. http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/iwsearch/we/InfoWeb?p action=doc&p docid+OEEE5FB, 20 March 2002. See United States, Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2000, (Washington: March 2001), http://www.state.gov/g/inl/r1s/nrcrpt/2000/889.htm, 12 April 2002.
(5.) Bert Wilkinson, "Caribbean-U.S. Relations Take A Dip", Inter Press. February 22, 2002. http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb, 2 March 2002.
(6.) General Barry R. McCaffrey, Remarks to the 21st Regular Session of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission, Office of the National Drug Control Program, (Washington, DC.: 1997), 6.
(7.) Joseph S. Tulchin and Ralph H. Espach, eds., Security in the Caribbean Basin: The Challenge of Regional Cooperation, (Boulder, Colorado: Rienner, Lynne, 2000), 8.
(8.) Several Caribbean nations have entered "ship-rider" agreements with the United States. These agreements allow U.S. law enforcement vessels and aircraft to patrol territorial waters, and airspace of Caribbean nations with Caribbean law enforcement officials onboard. Caribbean Community (CARICOM) members also conduct annual military training and maritime exercises that are sponsored by the U.S. Southern Command.
(9.) Consumer demand lies at the root of success of the drug trade. See "Drug Abuse and Demand Reduction." United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention. http://www.undcp.org/drug demand hiv aids.html, 24 May 2002. Consequently, demand reduction programs such as education and youth development via governmental, non-governmental, and private organizations are essential for overall success against drug trafficking. Consequently, political will, economic viability and social stability provide the necessary framework for the implementation and continuation of these programs.
(10.) West Indian Commission, Time For Action: The Report of the West Indian Commission, (Black Rock, Barbados: 1992), 348-349.
(11.) U.S. Admiral Thayer Mahan's strategic vision for the region had given way to the American concept of unilateral response to regional security within the Caribbean. See Joseph S. Tulchin and Ralph H. Espach, eds., Security in the Caribbean Basin: The Challenge of Regional Cooperation, (Boulder, Colorado: Reinner, Lynne, 2000), 1-2.
(12.) Ibid., 343-345.
(13.) Institute for National Strategic Studies, Strategic Assessment 1999, (Washington, D.C.: National Defense University, 1999), 179.
(14.) Ibid., 186.
(15.) The Trinidad Guardian, 30 March 1998, 1.
(16.) Joseph S. Tulchin and Ralph H. Espach, eds., Security in the Caribbean Basin: The Challenge of Regional Cooperation, (Boulder, Colorado: Reinner, Lynne, 2000), 9.
(17.) 1997 United Nations Drug Control Report, No One Is an Island, (Barbados: UNDCP Office, 1997), 2.
(18.) Mark Egan, "Global Finance Leaders Grapple With New World Order," The Nassau Guardian, Business Report, (19 November, 2001), 3.
(19.) Captain W. B. Woodson (after whom the U.S. Naval War College's award -- The Woodson Prize -- is named) noted in his 1958 thesis that "the United States national interest required an expanded program of long term economic assistance to underdeveloped countries as one of the most promising instruments of national policy." Although, life span and modem conveniences have improved over the years, the fundamental principle of Captain Woodson's assumption holds true for the Caribbean region and the wider Americas in modem times. See Commander W.B. Woodson, U.S. Navy, "Some Strategic Implications with Regard to Economic Assistance to Underdeveloped Countries," (Unpublished Research Paper, Record Group 13, U.S. Naval War College, Newport, R.I.: 1958), p. iii.
(20.) Bert Wilkinson. "Caribbean-U.S. Relations Take A Dip." Inter Press Service, 22 February 2002, http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb, 2 March 2002.
(21.) Ibid. Two of the September 11 hijackers had attempted to enter the region via the Bahamas several months before the tragic event. Bahamian immigration officials, however, denied them entry. A third terrorist had entered the Bahamas during what appeared to be a flight training exercise a year before. These events demonstrate the need for cooperative security within the region to guard against potential acts of international crime. See Gustavius Smith, "Terrorists Were In Bahamas," The Nassau Tribune, (15 October 200), pp. 1, 11.
(22.) Caribbean nations have requested financial and technical assistance from the United Kingdom at the Third United Kingdom-Caribbean Ministerial Forum. The assistance is needed to help alleviate burdens felt from increased security costs, declining tourism industry and rising crime. See Lindsay Thompson, "U.K. Shares Caribbean Concerns," The Nassau Guardian, 10 April, 2002, p. 1. In 2005, trade tariffs and CBI benefits will be annulled. See Institute for National Strategic Studies, Strategic Assessment 1999, (Washington. D.C.: National Defense University, 1999), 173.
(23.) Jamaica among other Caribbean states highlights the difficulties experienced with budgetary shortfalls. Although the Jamaican government is committed to combating drugs, it is economically constrained with over half of its national budget going toward debt servicing. See United States, Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 1999, (Washington: Department of State: March 2000). http://www.state.gov/www/g1oba1/narcotics law/l999 narc report/carib99 part3.html, (12 Apri1 2002).
(24.) Gregory J. Sanial, "National Security Depends On Water, United States Naval Institute Proceedings; (November 2001): 76-79. See also: Gustavius Smith, Haiti Caught in Vicious Cycle of Funds Embargo," The Tribune, (8 February, 2002), 3, and Raymond Winder, The Economic Challenges in These Times: Going Beyond Business as Usual, (Bahamas Chamber of Commerce, 31 October 2001), 3.
(25.) Finding employment in the narcotics trade is a natural inclination for unemployed workers in Columbia. See Scott Wilson, "Cocoa Invades Colombia's Coffee Fields: Falling Prices Push Farmers to Plant illegal Crops, Threatening U.S. Drug War," Washington Post Foreign Service, 30 October 2001, sec. A., p. A 17. This tendency or "Colombian effect" has also affected many within the Caribbean region.
(26.) Mimi Whitfield, "OECD Tactics Decried", The Florida Miami Herald, (7 September 2001), 8C.
(27.) At the U.S.-Caribbean Summit held in Bridgetown, Barbados in 1997, U.S. security interests were realized with the establishing of ship-rider agreements among several Caribbean countries. This meeting, however, was viewed by Caribbean partners as long on rhetoric and short on economic commitments. See "U.S.-Caribbean Summit Disappoints", Latin Amen can Monitor: Caribbean, (June 1997): 1.
(28.) Guy Gugliotta and Jeff Leen, Kings of Cocaine, (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1989), 61.
(29.) Government of the Bahamas. Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the file gal Use of the Bahamas for the Transhipment of Dangerous Drugs Destined for the United States, (Nassau: 1984), 41.
(30.) Jorge I. Dominguez, ed. International Security & Democracy: Latin America and the Caribbean in the Post-Cold War Era, (Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1998), 176.
(31.) New York Times, October 30, 1995, sec. 1:13.
(32.) Joseph S. Tulchin and Ralph H. Espach, eds., Security in the Caribbean Basin. The Challenge of Regional Cooperation, (Boulder, Colorado: Reinner, Lynne, 2000), 144.
(33.) CARICOM. U.S. Caribbean - Summit 1997. Principals of Declaration. 10 May 1997. http://www.caricom.org/usccs.htm#5.%20Combatting%20Attempts%20to20Cor rupt%20Officias 14 April 2002.
(34.) "Rid JCF of Corruption." Western Bureau, Jamaica Gleaner. 6 November 2000. http:/www.JamaicaGleaner.com/gleaner/2001106/lead/lead.html, 15 March 2002.
(35.) "Bahamas Held Up as A Model to Combat Drug-Trafficking By U.S. Diplomat." BBC Monitoring international Reports, 26 November 1998. http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/iwsearch/we/InfoWeb, 18 March 2002.
(36.) The U.S. and Bahamas governments had informally established the "Joint United States Coast Guard/Royal Bahamas Defense Force Ship-rider and Over-flight Program" for joint operations in 1985. This program was later formalized as the Cooperative Ship-rider and Over-flight Drug Interdiction Program by exchange of diplomatic notes in 1986, and was later extended by a similar exchange in 1996. See Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Joint United States Coast Guard/Royal Bahamas Defence Force Ship-rider and Over-flight Program No. 380, (Nassau, Bahamas: 1996). This program permits Bahamas police and defence force personnel to embark U.S. government vessels operating in Bahamian territorial waters as ship-riders. Additionally, this program authorizes Bahamian ship-riders to board any vessel suspected of drug smuggling in Bahamian territorial waters as well as Bahamian registered vessels on the high seas with the assistance of U.S. law enforcement personnel. U.S. government aircraft are also permitted to over-fly terr itorial airspace. See also: United States, Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, "International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2000", (Washington: Department of State, March 2001), http://www.state.gov/g/inl/rls/nrcrpt/2000/889.htm, 12 April 2002.
(37.) Matthew L. Seebald. email@example.com "OPBAT Statistics." e-mail address, firstname.lastname@example.com, 15 March 2002.
(38.) "Bahamas Held Up as A Model to Combat Drug-trafficking By U.S. Diplomat", BBC Monitoring International Reports, 26 November 1998. http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/iwsearch/we/InfoWeb, 18 March 2002.
(39.) United States, Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 1999, (Washington: Department of State, March 2000). http://www.state.gov/www/global/narcotics law/1999 narc report/carib99.html, 12 April 2002. The reallocation of U.S. counter-drug assets to the American "home-front" to assist in "America's War on Terrorism" is a recent example of the need for Caribbean countries to be economically viable. This would help supplement unexpected shortfalls within a cooperative environment. See "Coast Guard Striving to Define Normalcy", National Defense, January 2002, 13. See also "Drug-Policing Efforts May Suffer", Miami Herald International Edition, 18 October 2001, 3A, and "Laid Up; The Caribbean Economy", The Economist, 10 November, 2000. http://proguest.umi.com/pgdweb?Did=000000089307625&Fmt=3&Deli=1 &Mtd=1&Idx=1, 9 April 2002.
(40.) Secure Communications For the Exchange of Intelligence, Technical Study and Report., (Barbados:European Commission, 1996), pp. 20-21.
(41.) See United States, Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, international Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2000, (Washington: Department of State, March 2001), http://www.state.gov/g/in1/rls/nrcrpt/2000/889.htm, 24 January 2002.
(42.) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) group that attended the United Nations International Drug Control Program's (UNDCP) Regional Meeting on Drug Control in 1996 had proposed that the Caribbean region be divided into three main zones--the Northern, Central and Southern Zones--for the purpose of maritime cooperation. See Joseph S. Tulchin and Ralph H. Espach, eds., Security in the Caribbean Basin: The Challenge of Regional Cooperation, (Boulder, Colorado: Reinner, Lynne, 2000), 180-181. The exporting of the OPBAT model within this collaborative proposal would ensure that these zones are operationally effective. See Joseph S. Tulchin and Ralph H. Espach, eds., Security in the Caribbean Basin: The Challenge of Regional Cooperation, (Boulder, Colorado: Reinner, Lynne, 2000), 180-181.
(43.) Ivelaw Griffith, Caribbean Security in the 21st Century, (Washington, D.C.: Institute for National Strategic Studies, 1996), 4547.
(44.) These regional bodies include the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD), the Meeting of Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies (HONLEA), the Organization of American States (OAS), the Regiona Security System (RSS), the United Nations Drug Control Program (UNDCP) and the European Union.
(45.) Jimmy Carter. Former President Carter Cuba Trip Report. The Carter Center. 21 May 2002, http //www.cartercenter.org/viewdoc.asp?docID+5288submenu+news, 24 May 2002. Republican senators, Lincoln Chafee and Arlen Specter, met with Cuban President Fidel Castro, who assured them of his willingness to cooperate with the U.S. in drug interdiction efforts. See Nancy San Martin, "Two Senators Seek Cuba Links On Drugs, Terror", The Miami Herald, (7th January 2002), International Edition, 12A. It should also be noted that the U.S. government has a permanent drug interdiction specialist in Cuba. This specialist woks jointly with Cuban officials on a case by case basis. See United States, Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2000, (Washington: Department of State, March 2001), http://www.state.gov/g/inl/rls/nrcrpt/2000/889.htm, 12 April 2002.
(46.) The region's economic potential is reflected in job creation, reinvestments and oil production it has generated for the U.S. As a major export market for U.S. trade, the Caribbean region accounts for some 400,000 U.S. jobs. See Bert Wilkinson, "Caribbean-U.S. Relations Take A Dip," Inter Press Service, February 22, 2002, http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/iwsearch/we/InfoWeb, 2 March 2002. Additionally, the region's reinvestment within the U.S. is approximately 50 cents on every dollar spent by the U.S. See Ivelaw L. Griffith, "U.S. Strategic Interests in Caribbean Security," Joint Forces Quarterly, (Autumn 2000), 64-68. Almost 40 percent of the crude oil consumed by the U.S. originates from the Caribbean basin. See Influences On the Region's Economic Development; Latin America Economic Potential, (Washington, D.C.: Institute for National Strategic Studies, 1999), 172.
(47.) The creation of a joint marketing tourism fund by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) during the aftermath of the September 11 crisis is an example of how regional partners can work together to achieve a common goal that is beneficial to all. See Caribbean's Tourism Marketing Fund to Spend $16m in 2002, The Nassau Tribune, (19 October 2001) 7B.
(48.) Bert Wilkinson. "Caribbean-U.S. Relations Take A Dip," Inter Press Service, February 22, 2002, http://infoweb2.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb, 2 March 2002.
(49.) Declaration of Principles: U.S.-Caribbean Summit 1997, CARICOM. 1997, http:/www.caricom.org/usccs.htm#5.%20to20%20Corrupt%200Officials 25 March 2002.
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"About Cherry" is a flick that doesn't exactly live up to its name. While blisteringly red and fresh, and bound to make a few mouths water, it's an unhealthy offering to say the least.
Being the brains of a former porno star , you'd expect co-writer Lorelei Lee's look into the world of pornography to at least have teeth. Unfortunately this soft, lightweight 'promo' for celluloid sex-work leaves as much a mark as a two-week old's bite on a shoulder.
Truth be told, there's nothing in here to deter a young woman from ditching her bra, juggling bosoms for a Kodak, and getting about with an oily sleaze in the sack. There should be, but there's not; if anything it does more to sell than shock.
Where's the in-film memo about tarnished reputation? the loss of dignity that comes from working as a sex-worker? the seedy underbelly and dangerousness of working in the industry? or, for that matter, the impossible climb beyond the life? Not here, that's for sure. But boobs? Yep, it's got them! Forced lesbian hump scene? Yep, one of those too! (Bloody awful sequence) And anyone for boobs?… Oh, I said that already!? Well, there's those.
Upon discovering how easy it to make money by letting someone photograph her fleshy bits, Angelina (Ashley Hinshaw) – typical pretty girl living in a white trash family, complete with drunk mother, scumbag step-father and frightened younger sister – heads for San Francisco for a fresh start… and more paid nude work. She begins climbing the ladder (and other things), working her way up from doing straight-up masturbation scenes in movies to guy-on-girl work, while at the same time catches the eye of a filthy rich laywer Francis (James Franco). In any other film, that might complicate things more than it does here.
With her electrifying good looks and pleasantness in-front of the lens, Angelina, working under the name 'Cherry', becomes a favourite of porno-filmmaker Margaret (Heather Graham). So much so, the ageing beauty starts to ignore her at-home girlfriend (Dianne Farr) and proceeds to court the 18-year-old instead. Drama ahead? No, not really – just that aforementioned girl-on-girl hard-sex scene.
Honestly, that's the plot. And unlike most films, it's a plot without any sort of conclusion or answers. It just exists, erect and wooden, with no place to go.
While the film is a win (though she may find it returning to haunt her as her IMDB credits grow) for beautiful newcomer Hinshaw , who quite honestly is the sole reason to watch the film due to her uninhibited and likeable performance, it's perplexing why James Franco – on a bit of a career resurgence of late – opted to play the film's male lead (Heather Graham was seemingly hired so the producers could entice a few of her "Boogie Nights" fans over). One can only assume he read the words 'topless scene' followed by 'topless scene' in the script and thought it'd be a fun way to spend his hiatus from the big leagues.
"About Cherry" is one big missed opportunity. You'll find more true-to-life warnings of wrongful career opportunities in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Boogie Nights" – which, despite my love of the amusing and brilliantly-performed sexcapade, is saying something.
For bad or worse, director Stephen Elliot's flick will do for young females, what "Top Gun" did for young males – send them running for the nearest pointy, fast thrill.
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I want to refinish my barrel and exterior parts on my .22 (trigger, trigger guard, etc) would it be a good idea to blue the barrel before coating it with duracote or will this coating prevent rust already? If I remember correctly I start with a 150gr sandpaper and make my way up to a 400gr, then give it a light coat of oil to clean it after right? Thanks in advance!
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You don't blue before painting with Duracoat. I believe they reccomend sandblasting and Parkerizing as an undercoat for Duracoat. Bluing would accomplish nothing. Cold bluing would promote rust. You want no oil before painting! The surface should be rough and clean.
I stuff them up and degrease before hand but I've never done anything else. Duracoat does stuck well to a park'd gun but if I was going to parkerize one I wouldn't see much a need for the other finish. It would have a new parkerized finish. Bluing beforehand is a waste of time and money.
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Parkerizing is like a bluing isnt it? Just a phosphate coating or something like that eh? What would I have to do with that?
Don't blue it and cerakote it instead.
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Bestselling author Emily Giffin, who has been called a "modern-day Jane Austen," writes about friendship and family--and the complexities sometimes inherent in those connections. She told one journalist, "That's what life is all about. You have what you do [to earn money], but life is really the sum of all your relationships." Giffin, the daughter of a Sears executive and a librarian, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but when she was a teen, her family moved to Naperville, Illinois, which she often refers to as her hometown. She studied history and literature at Wake Forest University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1994. Although she had long harbored dreams of becoming a writer, she felt some pressure to pursue a more conventional path and enrolled at the University of Virginia School of Law. In 1997 she passed the bar exam and moved to New York City to work at a large firm. She had not, however, totally given up her dream of writing, and in her spare time she penned a young-adult novel. Although it was rejected by several publishers upon its completion, she persevered. In 2001, after she had finished paying off her student loans, she quit her job and moved to London to write full-time. (She was booked on one of the first international flights to leave the U.S. after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.) In 2004 her debut novel, SOMETHING BORROWED, was published and quickly landed on the bestseller lists. In 2011 the book, about two young women who become involved with the same man, was made into a big-budget movie starring Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin. Several of her subsequent bestsellers have also been optioned by Hollywood. In addition to her writing prowess, Giffin is known for her fashion sense and sociable personality, and she is often featured in the style pages of the newspaper, as well as in the book section.


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text: Homer High School girls' and boys' basketball teams had a bag of mixed emotions last weekend with back-to-back games against central peninsula rivals. On Friday, both teams traveled up the road to Skyview, where the boys won by a four-point lead against the Panthers 53-46. The girls also took home their first win of the official season scoring 38 points against Skyview's 21. It was a different story Saturday when Homer hosted Kenai for two tough games. The Mariner boys lost 63-36 and the Mariner girls lost 57-23. Friday's success was lead by senior Robin Glosser who scored 22 points in the game. "I was just feeling good tonight and shots were just going in," said Glosser the night of the game. Sophomore Tayla Cabana netted 15 points and senior Elissa Tutt made nine points to contribute to the girls' victory against Skyview. The winning streak from Friday unfortunately did not carry on through the weekend as Homer's teams were pinned against the No.1 seeded team in the conference, Kenai. The boys' game started with a nine-point deficit in the first quarter and the Mariners were never able to even the score. By the end of the third quarter, Homer was down by 20 points. "We gave everything we had, but we were out-played," said boys' Head Coach Mark Casseri. "Kenai is our toughest competition in the division and we need to step up to that level." Senior Dyllan Day showered the scoreboard with three 3-point shots out of his 14 points made for the Mariners and Glosser, on fire from Friday, sunk 12 shots. Other successful shots were made by Konstantin Reutov, Quinn Daugharty, Garet Moyer, Mario Glosser and Ryan Cotney. The girls' game took a similar track against the Kards. Kenai gained a 12-point lead in the first quarter and never eased up. "We played well in some avenues, but also had our struggles," said girls' Head Coach Dennis Welch. "We are a young team and so we're still finding ourselves." The Lady Mariners had two injuries which took two of their scoring players off the court. "We need to spring back after these injuries, we need all our players for Nome," said junior Miranda Beach who sprained her ankle during the game. Beach saw a few of the team's struggles in excessive fouls. "We need to pick up our game skill. We have trouble transitioning right now," said Beach. Junior Haley Oliver lead the team with nine points, junior Kayla Hutt scored seven points, and junior Tayla Cabana netted four points. Other hot shots were junior Miranda Beach and senior Elissa Tutt. Homer will fly to Nome this weekend to play against Nome-Betz High School. Joey Klecka of the Pennisula Clarion contributed to this story.


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Outfielder Josh Willingham hurt his left shoulder in the seventh inning of the Twins-Yankess game last night when he slammed into the left field fence while trying to catch a home run. He's listed as day-to-day, but the Twins are going to give him an MRI today to see if there's any damage.
At this point of the year, "day-to-day" and "out for the season" are close to synonymous. Given that the Twins aren't playing for anything, it may be a decent time to just tell Willingham to call it a year. A pretty fantastic year at that, as he hit .260/.366/.524 with 35 homers and 110 RBI.
- Tim OShenko - Sep 25, 2012 at 12:03 PM
With the Twins, "day-to-day" is almost always synonymous with "out for the season."
- 1twinsfan - Sep 25, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Willingham played hard all season. Let him start the off-season a little early. Like most pro-athletes, I'm sure he's a fan of other sports so he's undoubtedly looking forward to watching quality NFL games and a great NHL season. Oh, wait…how about that Lynx team!


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Angela Biernasz and Keith Alexander of Wauwatosa were married May 7, 2011, at Gesu Parish Church in Milwaukee.
Parents of the bride are Tom and Donna Biernasz of Peshtigo. The groom's parents are Dennis and Linda Alexander of St. Louis, Mo.
The Rev. Andy Alexander, uncle of the groom, officiated the 11 a.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee.
Colleen Zeidler of Wauwatosa, friend of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Alexander, Janet Shellinger, Amber Jochimsen, Sarah Roberts, Julie Kindall and Kristin Kamenar.
Brian Alexander of St. Louis, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Michael O'Brian, Peter Murphy, Taylor Biernasz, David Kang, Andy Rajec and Samuel Castillo.
Maggie and Ella Alexander and Anna O'Brian were the flower girls. Jack O'Brian was ring bearer.
The bride is a 2000 graduate of Peshtigo High School. In 2004 she earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and in January 2011 she earned a master's degree in education curriculum and instruction from National Louis University. She is employed by the Oconomowoc Area School District.
The groom is a 1995 graduate of DeSmet Jesuit High School in St. Louis. In 1998 he earned a bachelor's degree in political science and history; in 2000 he earned a master's degree in political science from Marquette University; and in 2003 he earned a law degree from Notre Dame University. He is an assistant U.S. attorney at the federal courthouse in Milwaukee.
The couple honeymooned for two weeks in Europe.
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Visit our home page for VL info. For support and documentation, visit the Vector Linux Knowledge Center or search the Knowledge Center and this Forum using the search box above.
Uhhhh...You might try the ubuntu forum.
No worries about being in not_the_most_distro_specific forum, we're suckers and will help anyone Yes, that is an 'L' and it will list the currently installed ndiswrapper drivers. So, if it seems like your driver was accepted/loaded you could then -l(ist) the drivers to see if it's actually the case. If ndiswrapper lists your driver then you should check 'ifconfig -a' and 'iwconfig' for their output (iwconfig should list a device with wireless capabilities) - come to think of it you should check those items before and after inserting the driver into ndiswrapper just to see how they differ.It's possible that 'lsusb' is actually showing your wireless device without any kind of textual name - just the ID number (4317:0700). That's why I asked if that ID is listed.Linux is different than windows to use. Harder at times but easier at times - then there is the learning curve. As with anything technical and new, the learning curve seems hard but once you can start getting on top of the hill it becomes much easier (relatively speaking).The problem with hardware is that it's manufactured by private companies using whatever methods they choose, and those methods aren't always published. If the method is not published, or purposefully kept secret, then the open-source community has to __guess__ at how to support a piece of hardware. The community as a whole has done a great job at supporting as much hardware as possible given the circumstances. Unfortunately, there are plenty of hardware left to support. On the flip side, Windows Vista and 7 have plenty of hardware support issues to deal with themselves. So, overall, we're in the ballpark - just a different part of the field.
For me I feel linux puts me back in control of my computer rather ms being in control. The other thing I have noticed about linux, well Vector in particular, is that it doesn't matter what I want to do there is already an application that allows me to do it, command line or otherwise although I'm not sure I'll ever remember all those cli magic spells.In terms of speed I feel that it varies from distro to distro and app to app. Ubuntu seems rather slow on my hardware whereas Vector feels fast and responsive. For multitasking I find WinXP stalls and stutters at times but Linux seems to run smoothly even when the CPU is pegged at 100%, I,m running a single core athlon XP 3200. Once you get to know Linux it becomes easier to use than XP although initially I found it rather frustrating but I think that was simply because it is so different to what I was used too.Now I'm used to linux I can't see why I would ever go back to Windows.Chris
Here a some things to try.Open a terminal (command prompt) and then type:su now enter root password. Now type:lsmod NOTE: You are looking for a reference to ndiswrapper, if none exists you need to get the module running. You can do this by typing:modprobe ndiswrapperNow use the command to check to see if the module is loaded, if not report back here. Ifeverything is up and running continue on, if not report back here.ifconfig wlan0 up NOTE: Your interface name could be different)Now type:ifconfig Look to see if there are more entries than eth0 and LoIf there is type:iwlist scanIf there is a return that lists an A/P you can try using Wicd to manage yournetwork settings.If there is a failure somwhere let us know where and when the failure occurs.Bigpaws


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Computer programmers write, or code, the programs that tell computers what to do. This is accomplished by converting the software program, designed by software engineers, into a series of instructions a computer can follow. The job is multifaceted in that it entails creating, adapting, modifying, troubleshooting and maintaining programs. Although having a bachelor's or master's degree is most often required for computer programming jobs, those with related work experience may only need a certificate or associate's degree. Depending on where they work, programmers may also need to seek certification.
Required Education | Certificate or associate's degree with considerable work experience; bachelor's degree most often required; master's degree for some jobs |
Certification | Programming certification sometimes required |
Projected Job Growth (2012-2022)* | 8% |
Median Salary (2013)* | $76,140 annually |
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Undergraduate certificates and associate's degrees suffice for some entry-level positions in computer programming, usually only if the applicant has a good amount of applicable work experience. Most employers, however, require programmers to hold at least a bachelor's degree in a field such as computer science, mathematics or information systems. Some jobs even call for a master's degree. Graduate certificates in computer programming are often pursued by individuals to augment a bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance. Typical courses in a computer programming program cover programming logic, system design and development, programming languages, database management and structured query language (SQL).
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Systems programmers develop systems that act as the computer's brains. Applications programmers develop systems that allow computers to do different jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), job opportunities for computer programmers were projected to increase by eight percent between 2012 and 2022. Although this is average growth, there will be outsourcing of jobs due to the fact that many users are now able to write their own programs. In addition, some programming functions have been automated. Programmers now often assist software engineers in a number of their duties, such as the identification of user needs and program design. The demand for programmers is highest for individuals who have good technical skills and a solid grasp of the programming needs of specific employers' businesses.
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mid-15c. (c.1200 as a surname) "tenant who pledges fealty to a lord," from Old French vassal, from Medieval Latin vassallus "manservant, domestic, retainer," from vassus "servant," from Old Celtic *wasso- "young man, squire" (cf. Welsh gwas "youth, servant," Breton goaz "servant, vassal, man," Irish foss "servant"). The adjective is recorded from 1590s.
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Mark Peters : 2008-09-24 16:03:00
Pretec 64GB and 100GB CompactFlash memory cards :
Pretec, creator of the highest capacity CompactFlash card in the world (48GB) and the fastest CF card in the world (333X) will demonstrate even higher capacities including a 64GB CF card, in the Leaf booth (West Hall 4.2, B009) and CFA (Hall 5.1, G-019) at Photokina 2008. Continuing the revolution in the field of flash memory card speed and capacity, Pretec releases 64GB and 100GB, 233X CF cards with access speed of up to 35MB/s, overtaking the Pretec 48GB CF card, the previous world's record holder for highest capacity CF card; and super high speed 333X 32GB and 50GB CF cards capable of running up to 50 MB per second of Read/Write speed, the highest speed CF card in the world.
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The recent release of Canon's EOS 5D Mark II DSLR camera represents an emerging trend in digital imaging: the convergence of high-megapixel still photograph and High Definition (HD) video capture in a single digital single-reflex lens (DSLR) camera and the need for large-capacity memory cards to support these added capabilities. With flickr.com now allowing users to post 90 second videos, or "long photos" as they are called, the DSLR video movement has definitely arrived. Canon's new DSLR camera enables enthusiasts to take professional-grade photos and video, while SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) memory cards provide the robust capacity required to store the resulting data.
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As the world moves on, files get bigger. From high-megapixel compact cameras to the latest Sony a Digital SLR with its 5 frames per second continuous shooting capability, the pressure is on for flash memory. High Definition camcorders are tightening the screw even further, so Sony Recording Media & Energy (RME) has created a solution in the form of the Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX. Users need high capacity, and they need high speed data transfer, which is where the new Sony Memory Stick PRO HG Duo HX comes into its own. With a choice of 4GB and 8GB capacity and a read speed of 20MB / second (15MB / second write), it is more than capable of coping with the strain.
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SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash 32GB card :
Who says big cards can't be fast? SanDisk Corporation announced the 32-gigabyte (GB) SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash (CF) card, the latest addition to its award-winning SanDisk Extreme III line. Combining world-class storage capacity with fast data transfer rates, SanDisk's new memory card is designed to meet the demands of professional digital videographers and photographers. For many cards, an increase in storage capacity often comes at a cost to speed, but the 32GB SanDisk Extreme III CF card at 30 megabytes per second (MB/s) offers customers the best of both worlds.
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: SanDisk set a new speed record of 30 megabytes per second for Secure Digital flash memory cards with the introduction of the SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition line of SDHC flash memory cards. The new SanDisk flash memory cards, expected to be available worldwide in September in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities, are designed to deliver peak performance when used with the new digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, Nikon D90. The Nikon D90 Digital SLR is the industry's first DSLR camera to support SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition SDHC cards at increased performance.
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