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How is he one of the dirtiest players? I'll admit he does dive and try to draw calls. He doesn't throws dirty hits or try to hurt people. He is far from the dirtiest player in the league.
He is one of those players that would be a fan favorite on any team but is hated by fans from every other team.
Not sure what hockey you're watching, Kessler is constantly giving cheap shots after the whistles, his knees consistently are left out when trying to hit guys and many of his hits along the boards are questionable cheap shots from behind, or at the very least, too damn close for comfort....it's no coincidence he is voted annually by his peers as one of the dirtiest players in the game.

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Google is adding an API for the Google Maps Engine, allowing developers to add their own custom data layers to Maps instead of simply accessing Google's content for their applications. "The idea here ... is to let organizations use Google's fast mapping cloud infrastructure to layer their data on top of Google Maps and share them with their employees and customers," Frederic Lardinois writes. In addition, Google has reversed its earlier decision to phase out an application programming interface for CalDAV, a program for accessing scheduling info on a remote server.
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Learning Differences: What's in a Name or Label and How to Move Beyond It
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The evening will begin with an overview of what it is like to live with a learning difference, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Linda J. Spector, M.Ed Learning Specialist at Ann Arbor Academy. Panelists from the fields of medicine and education, plus a student and parent, will address issues surrounding students with learning differences.


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However, each cylinder will cost nearly Rs. 1,200
The Education Department, which was worried about the six-cylinder cap on LPG supplied for its midday meal scheme, has to now deal with a much bigger shock.
In its letter to the Joint Director of Midday Meal Scheme dated October 4, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has "clarified" that there will be no cap on supply of LPG cylinders to schools, but that every cylinder will have to be bought at nearly thrice the price of what a domestic one costs since it is "non-domestic" category.
The cost of each cylinder of 14.2 kg for October is pegged at Rs. 1,177.50, according to the release. (This was further raised to Rs. 1,191.50 after the recently announced hike.) It was Rs. 1,016 in September. The prices will vary every month. As opposed to this, a subsidised domestic cylinder for the month of October costs Rs. 419.50.
The letter says that distributors have been asked to raise bills for the differential amounts for the refills supplied since September 18.
The current rates has huge implications for the Akshara Dasoha midday meal scheme of providing hot meals to children from Class 1 to 10 in government and governm ent-aided schools. This will also mean a hike in fuel expenditure in hospitals, canteens attached to government offices, messes of police and defence establishments, anganwadis and child welfare centres, charitable institutions among others, which also fall under the same price category. Earlier, cylinders were sold to the schools' midday meal cooking on a par with domestic rates, which was about Rs. 450 in the month of August.
Following the Centre's announcement of six-cylinder cap in September, the Education Department was bracing itself to pay higher rate (of about Rs. 750) for cylinders bought above the ceiling. However, the new "clarification" has shocked the department.
An official of IOCL said that the clarification was necessary because there was a lot of confusion among beneficiaries after the re-classification of who is eligible and who is not to get subsidised LPG cylinders. B.G. Nayak, Joint Director of Midday Meals, said that the fuel allocation per meal of 56 paise for Class 1 to Class 5 category and 84 paise for Class 6 to Class 10 category was grossly inadequate under the revised prices. However, in the present scenario, the expenditure on fuel will go up by about 200 per cent. "We have a little breathing time to think how to handle this because mid-term holidays are here," he said. Education Secretary Kumar G. Nayak said that this issue had been raised by the Human Development Minister with the Petroleum Ministry.
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Iceland has broken a global moratorium on commercial whaling, killing an endangered fin whale on Sunday for the first time since the 1980s.
Television footage showed a large marine mammal, measuring 20 metres in length, being towed by a whaling boat. The whale was harpooned in the north Atlantic about 200 miles (320 kilometres) west of Iceland.
The killing came just days after the government's announcement on 17 October that nine endangered fin whales and 30 minke whales would be commercially hunted before 31 August 2007.
The move could increase pressure on the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to overturn the 1986 moratorium on commercial whaling and set quotas for catches of individual species.
In 2002, Iceland was allowed to rejoin the IWC with a reservation that it could resume commercial whaling in 2006. However, anti-whaling nations, such as Australia and the UK, have been strong in their condemnation. Norway is the only other nation that allows commercial whaling. Japan also hunts the animals, but for "scientific research".
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"Japan congratulates Iceland for taking this decision. It is simply a case of harvesting abundant marine resources at a level that will not affect the stock," Hideki Moronuki, deputy director of Japan's far seas fisheries division, told New Scientist.
According to the IWC's scientific committees, there are an estimated 25,800 fin whales in the central north Atlantic, and 43,600 minke in Iceland's coastal waters. The catch quotas are "unquestionably sustainable", argues Stefan Asmundsson, commissioner of whaling at Iceland's ministry of fisheries.
Mark Simmonds, director of science at the UK's Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, asks what Iceland is going to do with all the meat. In 2004, only one-quarter of the meat from 39 minkes killed by Iceland for "research purposes" was sold nationally. The answer, suggests Simmonds, is that Iceland is planning large-scale exports.
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Trade in minke meat between Iceland and Japan is legally possible, since both countries have a reservation on this species under the Convention in Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), says Moronuki.
Iceland's announcement could also be interpreted as an attempt to put pressure on the IWC to speed negotiations on a much-debated Revised Management Scheme for regulating commercial hunting, Simmonds fears. If Iceland is going to whale commercially anyway, some members might decide that it would be better to put IWC quotas in place, he thinks.
The hunt might encourage pro-whaler Japan to join Iceland and Norway. "Japan has not made any decision regarding a resumption of commerical whaling," says Moronuki. "But the fact that two members of the IWC have now gone commercial whaling means the Commission will have to seriously reconsider its approach to the moratorium."
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Bobby puts a unique spin of two of his mom's signature dishes - Shrimp & Grits and Fried Apple Pies. He's replacing the grits with a lighter, flavorful polenta and taking the "fry" right out of the apple pies.
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New Inter Milan midfielder Thiago Motta has declared he wants to play for Italy.
"The Italian national side is my dream and I'm not hiding from it," he told the Gazzetta dello Sport. "If the call came then I wouldn't think it over for more than a second – I would instantly say yes.
"I have Italian blood, I feel Italian, and I simply ask to be considered in the race for a place in the squad."
The central midfielder has worn the yellow jersey of Brazil in his career before now, but he insists that is part of the past.
"I have played for Brazil from Under-17 to Under-23 level, but they didn't think I could be part of the Selecao," he added. "Today I would choose Italy. I had a passport even before I came here.
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Is this website discriminating against older feminists?
This debate is now closed although if you still want to comment you are welcome. The site has now changed from "young UK feminism" to "contemporary UK feminism". Please click the link for an explanation.
Here are the latest comments I've received on the issue of whether this site is discriminating against older feminists:
To read the original argument which caused this debate, click here. Please add your comments too - I want to hear more views on this! I'll keep this debate running as long as people want to contribute.
From Louise
I have been pondering this age thing since I first came to the site. Its taken a while but I have eventually made my mind up. We need this site, not as something exclusionary but as something inclusionary. I say this because sometimes the feminist organisations I am involved in aren't inclusionary to younger women. The older, more established figures tend to see the younger women as lackeys, just learning the ropes and there to sit at the knee of the elders and learn. Needless to say that to me isn't feminism - and yet I continue to support and work for these organisations because I believe in their aims.
If there is any space which can challenge this, can encourage and acknowledge the diverse, exciting and challenging thought of young feminists then I'm in favour.
From Julian
This is a brilliant and refreshing site (sometimes horribly depressing too).
It might be even better with longer contributions on various issues from some
of the thoughtful people who have had something to say in this age debate.
They must have ideas about serious issues as well, like why the structure of
western society remains much the same as it was sixty years ago, when I was a
boy. And it must be younger women (or even men) who are more likely to be
aware of the problems affecting themselves, and the current possibilities for
change. Older people may have constructive things to say about the same
issues, and I don't have the impression that Catherine is about to censor
them, but please don't feel discriminated against just because this site is
not primarily designed for you or your particular interests.
From Kate
I've been reading with interest the debate on age - what's "young" and "old" with regard to feminism. At 38, I kind of find myself in the middle. I meet feminist who were raising their consciousness in the 1970's when I was too young! Now I meet younger women, in their early-mid 20's who find feminism a bit of a "dirty word". I often find I have to go my own sweet way... But I do relate to many of the issues raised by the F-word: I think a lot of these things transcend age.
Keep up the good work
From Donna Newman
I disagree that your focus on the "young, UK feminist" is discriminatory in any way. I've spoken with enough third-wave feminists to understand that they are coming at the issues affecting gender equality differently than I did as a second-wave feminist. I think it is critical that we all do what we can to reach out to the next generations of women, because even though many of us older feminists continue to be active, at some point the baton must pass fully to the new feminists, who then must eventually pass it to the generation that follows them, and so on.
That said, I also agree with those who recognize the contribution that older feminists like me can make to the struggle. I can't even imagine coming as far as I have in life were I not so fortunate in mothers--mine was a feminist in her thinking long before the term was even a catch-word. She's 72 now, and still one of the wisest (and strongest) women I've ever had the good fortune to know. It is mind-boggling to realize the heartaches I have avoided and the sense of self and purpose I have enjoyed because she exerted such a profound influence on me throughout my life.
In some ways, the struggles being fought by third-wave feminists are the same ones. But in other ways, they are different, since in many cases what they must fight is the backlash spawned by second-wave feminism. Just as my mother recognized that I had to make my own choices about my life, since I grew up in a time so different from hers and faced issues that she never had to, we older feminists recognize that third-wavers must, in many cases, define their own struggle.
My suggestion, therefore, is that while the focus of your site might be to reach out to young UK feminists, you make it a place for *all* feminists everywhere to feel welcome to put in their two cents. That old saying about those forgetting history being destined to repeat it is not an idle philosophy, and perhaps those of us from the second wave can provide a historical context that can sometimes be critical in understanding why particular issues are so important to the overall struggle. Our strength is in unity, and in doing what women have always done in order to survive, even if only informally--share our stories, teach each other what we ourselves have learned. Knowledge is power, and should never be squandered.
From Kathryn
I have really enjoyed this site, much to think about, much to relate to, and found the links really wonderful. While I can understand the need/reasons to give a focal point to "young feminists" I think these labels are really a bit arbitrary... I am 46.5 and the mother of a 5 year old... I'm an American living in Ireland (I've spent nearly as many years in Europe as in America) I had a full professional career for 20 years before starting my latest adventure/incarnation (which has involved going from the spotlight to being invisible/isolated and now emerging back into the spotlight...). My life is all mixed up depending upon which activity I'm participating in at any given time... I'm old enough to be my own child's granny and my friends include "young mothers", "empty nesters" and "child-free" professional women of all ages..... people are always guessing my age wrong - usually much younger - a toddler is a apparently a good accessory for confusing people, but really I think that age is something we carry in our heads as much, if not more than in our bodies. In many ways, I was much older in my 20s than I am now... so I think labels just aren't real or accurate, can't ever be really if we are to account for the amazing diversity of women, of humans, of the planet. So whatever you call it, whatever you "target" I think what I've seen offered includes the possibility of rising above the labels, has plenty to offer people who don't exactly fit the labels, and honors the complexity of women/feminists today - and that's what I think is most important...
From Michelle
Hi Catherine,
Have just read all the latest responses and realised i never told you what a great site this and i would like to thank you for all the hard work you obviously put into it. I hope you will keep your format as it is very good, and that us 'oldies' can visit. One of the problems is a lack of sites and publications, particularly uk based and dare i say it biased material. If i ever manage to get my dissertation written perhaps i will have time to look at something for those of us who are at least chronologically more mature.
From Daisy
Although I don't like the age debate, and don't believe Men's Rights groups would even dream of such a thing, it's happened. So:
I don't think it's at all necessarily discriminatory to target a 'younger' audience, as people tend to identify most readily with their peer groups. Nothing wrong with that. Plus this website is Catherine Redfern's own excellent creation and she therefore has a right to do what she pleases - if anyone's not happy they can always go off and start their own.
HOWEVER! This website is expanding and attracting more publicity now, so I think it would be good if it was aimed simply at everyone who wants to address the political, social, economic and legal inequalities that women still face. Within that broad framework people could find their own level, i.e share peer group experiences and perceptions, and also exchange views/perceptions with other groups if and when they please. This would make the website even more interesting, enriching and all-encompassing and should - in theory - make everyone very happy. There ya go. Sorted (?!).
From Lindsay
I just read your online debate about age discrimination and agree with what Catherine is saying. While I agree that young feminists have loads to learn from older feminists and should be aware of the history, I don't really see targeting young women as being ageist. Many women of colour have felt excluded from the feminist movement because alot of older women focus exclusively on gender as the ultimate form of discrimination. Many young women are much more aware of this exclusion and have actively worked to break down these barriers. Many young women also have relationships with men based more on equality and feel put off by the '70's feminist notion that all men are sexist. There is also the porn debate. Women porn directers and other women-centred porn have changed the way younger feminists approach this debate and I have experienced trying to talk to an older feminist who just wasn't having it. Her view was solidified that all porn was exploitative and sexist and she wasn't willing to listen. I would never say that all older feminists have these views but I think that some of these outdated attitudes are what put young women off describing themselves as feminists.
I absolutely agree that older women face discrimination but I would argue that young people as a whole experience discrimination everyday as well. I am a youth worker and have seen the positive benefits of having spaces that are exclusively for young people where they are not controlled by adults. I have recently moved to the UK from America and value this website as a place to feel included which is something that alot of other feminist websites that are dominated by older women have never done. We should still do everything to work together but that doesn't mean that we don't need our own spaces to sort through our thoughts.
From Jenna Williams
The web site should include women of all ages. us young uns will grow old and so the website should encourage both points of view to stand side by side. strength in unity. part of feminist anger is the way women are discarded or discounted at a certain age. images of young women are everywhere and older women are marginalised. this view of women has to be challenged as it effects the experiences of young and old alike. women fear ageing rather than embracing a new time in their life and enjoying the accumulation of their knowledge gained so far.
From Sandra (age 42 and a half)
The age debate is just a huge distraction from the important issues your site should be addressing. Time to bring it to a close I would suggest... It simply doesn't matter. Feminists have always allowed themselves to be diverted from their main aim: gender equality. I doubt the UK Men's Movement - and similar - devote any attention to such matters.
From Gwenno Dafydd Williams
Thank God the 'f word' is alive and kicking. As someone who grew up in the very middle of the second wave of feminism I was beginning to despair of young women - where the f*** was that fighting spirit which forced governments to change policies to ensure that women's contribution to society was not only limited to the kitchen sink. I would like to write reams and reams in support of this site but am afraid that running a home, caring for a family and trying to work as well as all the other myriad responsibilities I have stops me from doing so - who said the fight was won! Don't forget that there's an awful lot of experience out there in us 'old feminists' who are still interested in all those issues that younger feminists are dealing with - don't disregard us! In unity there is strength!
From Michelle
I am a mature student (45) at Sussex University in the third year of my degree, and have just joined a re-launched women's group, i have always considered myself a feminist but have never been active before (always too busy working and living). i must say until I came across this debate i hadn't realised the site was for young women specificially. I think women have enough problems to overcome in areas of discrimination without creating further divisions of our own, and many women do not think they are old just because they have lived a certain number of years. I would suggest you keep your format which is very good and welcome comments from women of all ages.
From Ruthe
At 66yrs I am so far out of your age range that I suppose I am beginning again- at least thats my excuse for sending this contribution to your debate. I was delighted to find your website for one very important reason - I am in my third year at university as a mature(!!)student and one of the most worrying aspects has been the number of 'young' women students who seem to believe that equality has been achieved. The 'f' word is something that they do not want to be associated with. Your website has given a grizzled 'old' feminist hope for the future and long may you continue to dedemonise(is there such a word?)the 'f'word to younger women.
From 'M'
Heard about this website on Women's Hour! I'm so glad feminism is on the agenda again, and it's thank you to young feminists for that. But I think some of the comments so far have been verging on the ageist - don't young feminists have a sense of history, and an interest in other feminists' stories? I'm 48 - is that ancient to you? Don't worry - I won't bore you with tales of Reclaim the Night and pro-abortion marches - not unless you ask me to! I know you want to carve out your own definition, and not get bogged down in the past, so go ahead. I don't think you're in danger of getting swamped by 'older' feminists. ( don't consider myself as old, by the way). The few of us that are out there are just glad to find the issues are still striking a chord in those born since the 70s and 80s (and 90s)! Let's have more discussion of issues and less argy-bargy about age, and more sharing of common experiences, like how we have to cope as women in a patriarchal society.
From Gandalf the Grey
I am depressed that this argument is still continuing. Having a site that promotes the views of young feminists does nothing to oppress the views of old feminists. If the older feminists out there can't be bothered to do the same as Ms Redfern and create a forum for their own ideas then they are simply suppressing themselves. This site does not actively seek to denigrate the views of men or older or indeed infantile feminists. Infact as has been seen it doesn't really care who contributes so long as its a good article and relevant to the f-word's perceived audience. I think its nothing short of rude and ignorant to attack a site set up to promote young feminism on the basis of ageism, I notice the same people are not attacking it for sexism.
From Jamie
Whilst those of an older generation (40 +) (not to be patronising anyone here) have as much of a valid and worthwhile contribution to make; having greater experience of discrimination, this site should continue to maintain its "young direction".
Within a 16-37 age range many of the same issues arise, such as career and societal bias towards men.Not that this doesn't affect women outside this narrow range, but their focus and agenda will have shifted slightly. I think your site serves multiple interests and though I can't say I agree with everything on it, I do find myself relating to most of what comes up for discussion.
I'd say keep it as it is, for the most part, but allow it to be understood that contributions from an older and wiser section of the population are more than welcome.
From Clare Bradley
Am I over-simplying the age debate by saying 'the more the merrier'? Being of the "correct" age for the site (which I too didn't realise had been stipulated!), I can't really comment on feelings of discrimination except to say that I hope this doesn't prevent any 'older' women from contributing. The more I settle into my adulthood, the more I seem to be appreciating the umm, wisdom, (sorry if that's clichéd) of the older women I come in contact with. But the same goes for younger women! Everyone's experience is different to everyone else's and we all have something to learn.
Keep it coming please!
And that, in itself, is why I must heartily praise your work Catherine. I'm part of the ThirdWWWave list (where I took heed of your blatant self-promotions of this site - thanks!) which is decidedly diverse, yet decidedly US-centric and though I love being part of this list, the US experience is very different from mine. So's the UK-experience too, but as the Australian offspring of ex-pat Londoners, I'm maybe a little more at home with the British POV! Having had little luck finding similar sites closer to home, I really appreciate your reasons for establishing the F-Word. So thank you Catherine, and I look forward to having more to do with the F-Word in the future!
From Kate
Well, if any kind of "focus" is to be seen as discrimination, then many, many feminist organisations discriminate against men. Yes, that's a cheap shot, but there is a point to it: younger feminists have issues and thoughts which they may have experience of not feeling "safe" sharing in an "all-feminists" environment. That's exactly parallel to the reasons why there are women-only and women-focussed feminist spaces, and, in fact, spaces focussed on the needs and interests of older feminists, Black feminists and lesbian feminists.
The logical end to the "it's discrimination" argument has to be that all spaces are open to everybody, and no publication has a right to have any focus at all.
As a young (well, 20-something) feminist, I enjoy engaging with feminists of all ages, but I particularly enjoy the chance to talk and read about the feminism that's being built by my generation.
From Lorraine
I have been looking around for feminist sites to read and write on. I have just tipped over the 30's into 40 unfortunately for me I neither look, think, feel or act like a typical 40yr old. I have been at Uni for 4yrs getting my BA and MA in social science and criminology. All my friends are in their 20's, and I find it slightly depressing to be categorised by chronological age. As long as older feminists don't force their established views on the younger feminists I really dont see why there should be an age barrier. Surely a forum is enriched by varience just like society I never fail to be amazed by the acute observations and pearls of wisdom that my very young daughters make who are only 4 and 7 and my Mother who is 62 listens with interest to my ramblings and is slowly become a new feminist herself. I dont care how old feminists are everyone has something to offer.
From Alice Constant
I don't think the site is intended to be discriminatory against older feminists. I do understand that there is currently a lack of sites, activism, etc around feminism in general, so people want to participate where they can, but at the same time, as a young feminist, who has spend time with much younger, often non-feminist or anti-feminist, women (11-18 years)I feel it is important that young women have places where their views will be heard, and which are targeted specifically to them. It is very easy to feel alienated from feminism as a young woman, feeling it is something that happened in the past & which is no longer relevant.
From Charlotte
...I am approaching the age limit of your target group (30 in August...), but I still feel there is a real need for this kind of resource.
n.b. Just to clarify, the site is currently aimed very generally at women in their thirties, twenties and younger. [- Catherine]
From Amber
I wonder how young a young feminist can be? As I am 16 am I being discriminated against as well as the 60 year olds? I would like to think not... having a site for a specific age group is interesting for the rest of us, because we can see what this 'specific age group' thinks... however, i think it would be more useful to have a website for all feminists because we can learn so much from each other.
[but]...feminism obviously doesn't start affecting you when you are 18, or even 16. so I think you need to include younger people in your features, because we are very much people, or have an article just for us... we're not all stupid, or all that stupid, and we're certainly very relevant. so what i think you need is an article about girls, before they reach 16, particularly in secondary school... basically about how their environments affect girls, and how this shapes their attitudes, selves, souls, bodies, etc., particularly towards feminism. particularly in the school, as that's were we all end up.
From Katherine
Hello how refreshing to find this website! (thankyou Catherine:). I was afraid that all modern women had dismissed the idea or feminism as unnecessary,uncool and unsexy as it does seem to be a dirty word, and i haven't met any teenage girls who are happy to call themselves feminists even though they benefit from the efforts of previous generations of feminists and may be aware of remaining inequality...
From Ann-Marie x
Hi Catherine,
It was extremely inspiring to know there is a site for 'young' feminists and I am currently following the debate over the age issue with great interest. I don't think it is 'discriminating' against older feminists to aim the site at 'youngers' - one of the key problems feminism has at the moment is the de-politicization of younger women, many of whom have lived through the political tooth-pulling of the Thatcher era - a site that encourages younger women to unite against sexism can only be a good thing, in this context.
However - I think the points that some commentators are making about experience and the nature of sexism are pretty crucial to the credibility of the site - older women are subject to a number of oppressive practices and attitudes that younger women may not be. One example of this would be the cultural and social treatment of older women, which is about both ageism and sexism - and this is something that younger women are going to be subject to in time, if they are not aware of it already. To leave this element of awareness out of a feminist site would be quite an ommission. Further, certain health and ageing issues, (the way that they are defined and treated), are experienced in a way by older women that provides important clues to how all women, younger women included, are seen.
Having said all of this, perhaps the ideal solution would be to have another site for feminists generally, which is interlinks during critical debates, and is there as and when youngerwomen wish to link in or draw upon the experience of their older sisters (without being patronized naturally!)?
And who better to set up such a site than a feminist who has been there, done it, and is still patching up the t-shirt decades on?
Catherine - you've done a good job, my hearty congratulations. Promoting solidarity between women in times like these is quite an achievement, and you deserve every credit for it.
Warm regards and appreciation
From Amanda
With reference to the *young* vs *old* issue I have to agree that having found the site I was disappointed that there was age discrimination on it, and I can see where the *older* feminists are coming from. The beliefs are the same and it seems to me older feminists had alot more to struggle against than those in their 30's and as such I think that it could give more perspective and depth to discussion and articles. On a more positive note I love the idea of something like this as a forum I think it is fab concept and badly needed.
From Louise
First of all - what a terrific website! Thank you! Secondly - I disagree that it is discriminatory to concentrate on young women. Since this is your particular interest & you are putting all the work in (unpaid, I presume?), you have the right to pitch your website to whomever you like. I think you make your reasons for concentrating on young women quite clear, and agree that it's a necessary project. On the other hand, since some older visitors are feeling excluded, perhaps you could offer a page of links to other feminist sites, including ones geared specifically to older women?
From Xana
I think that there is a need to target and some how attract younger women to feminism. It has become a word that generates anxiety and confusion. Younger women need to be reminded that they do have something to stand up for, and that calling yourself a feminist means joining a new communnity - which can be fun, confusing, nerve wracking, dangerous, exciting and so on. However it is also important to listen and learn from PEOPLE of all ages (and, dare I say, genders, specific or otherwise). So maybe zines can target Young Women as a sort of marketing tool, but ultimately keep the site open to readers of all ages. I am 25, and I call myself a feminist.
From Jo
I've been reading the comments on age and feminism with interest, as a 30 something mature student studying Fine Art I find that there is generally an embaressment among younger people when you talk about Feminism and its issues, it would appear to be an out dated expression and something of a point of riducle (especially by the male) I feel that although your website should be aimed at younger people who are interested in feminist issues, it shouldn't leave out anybody regardless of age, sex, or ethnicity.
From Adele Sheerman
I have just read the 'Young Feminists' debate, and I too had not noticed or thought about an age criteria when I first chanced upon the site. I would like to be philosophical & say young is a state of mind but in paying homage to Catherine & her original & creative concept I accept that in this case the term young does not apply to me either!!! However if Catherine had the time & the energy to create a website for the over 35's (there's still life in the old dogs yet!!)I for one would embrace it and contribute profusely!!
In the mean time I will continue to read the site & would like to thank Catherine for re-kindling the old feelings of unity & sisterhood.
From Niamh Devlin
This is a quote from Niamh Devlin's response to the article The Biological Clock - to read more click here.
...I'm writing now, not because of any of this motherhood stuff, (I wouldn't presume) but for the additional reason that I noticed you, too, are interested in the effect the word "young" in your magazine description may or may not have on your readership. One of your readers indicated in some feedback that she hadn't noticed the word "young" until she came upon your "discrimination" debate. Like most people, I suppose, I consider myself young, too. And for me, I hadn't really noticed your use of the word until I read your article on motherhood...
From A.N.
Hi Catherine,
When I first saw your site and contributed I was really excited. But then, after reading its terms of reference again, I realised that I didn't really fall into the group you were aiming at. That is, I'm too old. I'm 47.
I've recently seen the debate on the web site about "older feminists" and I must say, it struck a chord with me.... I would not like to see a web site aimed at "older feminists" but an all inclusive one would be nice I guess. I do respect the opinions and advice of many of my friends and colleagues, regardless of their age, status, etc. and I have many who are quite a bit younger than me.
Sorry to sound negative.
From Jennie
I'm 48 and don't count myself a true 'feminist' except that I am a woman and interested in what women have to say to and about each other. I'm married with young children (boys!) and enjoy and thrive in the company of other women - age immaterial.
I can learn from my 18 year old colleague as much as I can from my 30 or 60 year old colleagues.
I love the site.
From Kate Hart
...By the way you ask for us to say how we heard about the site, this kinda relates to the ageist debate as I am a 'young' feminist and heard about it from an 'older feminist'. Despite this I think its great that there is a site aimed at 'young' feminists or young women with feminist tendencies as I used to put it!
From Gandalf the Grey
About this discriminating against older feminists thing. I don't go along with that theory at all. Its like saying this site discriminates against men. You're not oppressing older feminists by creating a forum for young feminists views.
From Lorraine
I must say I hadn't even noticed that the site was intended for young feminists until I came across the "discrimination" debate! I do fall into the age group you stated the site was intended for; however, when I think about how excited I was to come across this site, a true rarity in the UK, I can understand the sort of lurching feeling that would come next upon finding out that you were considered outwith its age group.
I have encountered this sort of feeling when "coming out" at around age 26. I wanted desperately to find a group of people who were in the same boat, yet all social groups for people trying to "come out" are aimed at the under 25's. A friend of mine offered to sneak me into a group he was involved with, and encouraged me to lie about my age, but that seemed far too embarrassing and demeaning, so I struggled on alone!
Going back to feminism, although my introduction has been mostly through "third wave" materials, the more I find out, the more I gravitate towards "second wave" ideas and the more (unfortunately) all the battles of the seventies seem to have become relevant again.
I think part of the problem here (as you mentioned) is that there are so few feminist places in the UK right now, that maybe we are all looking to this site for more than we would be in a feminist utopia! I do feel that it's your site, and that you had the inspiration and the energy to start it, so I think it's valid for you to aim it at a particular group if you wish. What's probably needed is a few more sites. However, if you are open to evolving the principles/content of the site, I for one would welcome the chance to read about the experience and ideas of older women.


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During World War I and World War II, Americans on the homefront came together to support our troops. The same goes on today as American troops are in several different countries even today defending freedom. Now you have a chance to be part of a support group for local troops who are headed for deployment on May 30.
The 1191st Engineer Company located in Portsmouth will be deployed to Afghanistan and will be leaving the armory on Coles Boulevard at 8 a.m. on May 30. You can make plans to take the time to be there and line Coles Boulevard showing your support for this next generation of great Americans.
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Leached pesticides, particles of wood and metal, infectious bacteria, overdosed medicines, underdosed medicines. And, oh yes, that strange moldy and musty scent.
These are the elements of a spate of recalls plaguing the makers of Tylenol and keeping store shelves relatively bare of the brand's once-robust suite of products.
Drugstores, pharmacy sections and supermarkets in the Sacramento region are running low on Tylenol after about three years of these recalls, leaving consumers to weather their colds without an abundance of the drug that's become synonymous with acetaminophen.
A platoon of other brands has been placed in pain-relief aisles as stores leap to fill the void with their own labels.
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Shelves have been partly or mostly bare of Tylenol products since 2009, when the FDA pressed the 125-year-old company to start voluntary recalls amid growing complaints about a musty, moldy odor in many Tylenol products.
The FDA lacks the authority to order mandatory recalls outright, but it could threaten court action against pharmaceutical firms if voluntary recalls were not launched.
The troubles began a year earlier, in 2008, when Johnson & Johnson was slow to identify the problem behind the moldy odor, prompting criticism from the FDA.
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Tylenol containing trace amounts of the pesticide prompted consumer complaints of intestinal problems such as nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
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There were 26 recalls from 2009 to as recently as May 17, many of them affecting multiple products.
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Other pharmacy employees in Sacramento said they hadn't seen a Tylenol shipment for up to a year.
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An apparatus and methods for improving the ability of a detection system to distinguish between a "true attack" as opposed to a nominal increase in a monitored environmental characteristic.
1. A method comprising:
obtaining a background signature, over a first time interval, of an environmental characteristic at an intended deployment site;
obtaining release data for an agent, wherein said data pertains to release of said agent in a test chamber;
modeling at a data-processing system at least one attack scenario based on said release data; and
superimposing at said data-processing system said attack scenario on said background signature.
2. The method of
3. The method of
4. The method of
5. The method of
modeling at said data-processing system a second attack scenario based on said release data;
superimposing at said data-processing system said second attack scenario on said background signature; and
generating at said data-processing system a second time-varying threshold based on said first function, said first set of parameters, and on the superimposed second attack scenario.
6. The method of
7. The method of
8. The method of
wherein each of said time-varying thresholds is based on:
a function;
a set of parameters; and
an attack scenario; and
wherein the basis for each of said time-varying thresholds differs from all other of said time-varying thresholds by being based on a different function, a different set of parameters, a different attack scenario, or any combination thereof.
9. The method of 8 further comprising:
defining a performance measure, wherein said performance measure is indicative of an ability of each of said time-varying thresholds to reliably discriminate between an attack and a nominal increase in a background level of said environmental characteristic; and
calculating at said data-processing system said performance measure for said plurality of said time-varying thresholds.
10. The method of
11. The method of
12. A method comprising:
generating at a data-processing system a first signal that is representative of a background signature, over a first time interval, of airborne particles at an intended detector-deployment site;
generating at said data-processing system a second signal that is representative of release data for an agent of interest, wherein said data pertains to release of said agent in a test chamber, wherein said test chamber is physically similar to said intended detector-deployment site; and
generating at said data-processing system a third signal by superimposing said second signal on said first signal.
13. The method of
said first time-varying threshold is used for discriminating between an attack and a nominal increase in a background level of said airborne particles; and
said first time-varying threshold is generated by applying a first function and a first set of parameters to said third signal.
14. The method of
applying at said data-processing system said first function and a second set of parameters to said third signal;
applying at said data-processing system a second function and one of said first set of parameters and said second set of parameters to said third signal, and
applying at said data-processing system one of said first function and said second function, and one of said first set of parameters and said second set of parameters to a fourth signal, wherein said fourth signal is obtained by permuting said release data.
15. The method of
16. The method of
17. The method of
18. A method comprising:
combining at a data-processing system:
(i) a background signature of airborne particle concentration that is obtained at an intended deployment location, and
(ii) simulated attack data;
generating at said data-processing system a plurality of time-varying thresholds for discriminating between an attack and a nominal increase in said background signature based on the combined background signature and simulated attack data;
measuring at said data-processing system the performance of each time-varying threshold at accurately discriminating between said attack and said nominal increase in said background signature; and
selecting at said data-processing system a time-varying threshold that is most accurate at said discriminating.
19. The method of
20. The method of
obtaining release data of an agent of interest; and
applying at said data-processing system a fluid dynamics model to said release data to develop said simulated attack data.
This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/619,884, filed Oct. 18, 2004.
The present invention relates to civil defense in general, and, more particularly, to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) attack-detection systems.
A chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) attack on a civilian population is a dreadful event. The best response requires the earliest possible detection of the attack so that individuals can flee and civil defense authorities can contain its effects. To this end, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) attack-detection systems are being deployed in many urban centers.
It is important, of course, that a CBRN attack-detection system is able to quickly determine that an attack has occurred. But it is also important that the attack-detection system does not issue false alarms. As a consequence, testing and calibration of each attack-detection system is important.
It would be desirable to test and calibrate each CBRN attack-detection system at its intended deployment location. But to do so would be very expensive and, of course, only simulants, not the actual agents of interest, could be used. The current practice for testing and calibration is to release physical simulants in outdoor test locations or in special test chambers. This approach is of questionable value and relatively expensive.
First, to the extent that the calibration is performed outdoors, simulants, rather than the actual agents (e.g., anthrax, etc.) must be used. Second, due to the aforementioned expense of repeated runs, attack-detection systems are typically calibrated based on only a limited number of attack scenarios. This brings into question the ability of the detector to accurately discriminate over a wide range of scenarios. Third, whether the calibration is performed outdoors or in a special test chamber, it doesn't replicate the actual environment in which the system is to operate. Differences in terrain and ambient conditions between the test site and the actual deployment location will affect the accuracy of the calibration.
Regarding expense, every system that is scheduled to be deployed must be tested. Furthermore, a large number of attack scenarios (e.g., different concentrations, different simulants, etc.) should be simulated for proper calibration. Each additional run means added expense.
In view of present practice, and the implications of inaccuracy, there is a need for a more reliable, accurate, and cost-effective approach for testing and calibrating attack-detection systems.
The present invention provides an improved attack-detection system and methods.
In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method for obtaining data for calibrating an attack-detection system that avoids some of the costs and disadvantages of the prior art.
In accordance with this method, (1) background data and (2) attack data are separately obtained and then combined. In particular, the characteristic background signature (e.g., particle count, etc.) prevailing at the intended deployment environment (e.g., a fixed site such as an airport, a subway station, etc.) is obtained. Usually, a days-worth of data is sufficient. In some embodiments, this signature is extrapolated to longer time intervals to include both diurnal and seasonal variations, such as temperature, relative humidity, pollen counts, train schedules (if the target environment is a subway station), etc. As to item (2), the specific agents of interest, such as anthrax, etc., are released in a test chamber. Alternatively, simulants can be used instead of the actual agents. Release data is obtained and used to model various attack scenarios. Modeling is performed using computational fluid dynamics and/or other techniques to generate time-dependent release (attack) data. The attack data is then superimposed on the background (or extrapolated background) data.
The inventors recognized that by decoupling the background particle signature from "attack" data, as described above, the cost of data acquisition could be reduced and the value of the data would be substantially increased. That is, since the "background data" and the "attack data" are decoupled, the attack data can be based on limited and even one-time testing in a chamber. Since this testing does not need to be repeated for each system deployment, and since it is performed in a chamber, the actual agents of interest (e.g., anthrax, etc.) can be used. These agents are very carefully regulated, very expensive, and are not readily obtained. Using the release data, a very large number (e.g., 1000+, etc.) of attack scenarios are modeled using any of a variety of different computational methods.
The attack data is superimposed on the characteristic background particle signature. Again, since the background particle signature is obtained at the intended deployment location, this provides a far better basis for evaluating the ability of a detector to discriminate an actual attack from a nominal increase in the background particle level.
In some other embodiments, the present invention provides a method for evaluating the ability of an attack-detection system to discriminate between a "true" attack and a nominal increase in background particulate content. The method involves generating a time-varying "threshold" by applying the combined attack/background signature data and a plurality of parameter values (e.g., different window sizes for a moving average, different numbers of standard deviations, etc.) to a function under test. The threshold defines the "attack"/"no-attack" boundary. A particle count, etc., that exceeds the threshold is indicative of an attack. Since the threshold varies based on changes in the background particulate content, it will be a better discriminator than a fixed threshold.
Thousands of attack scenarios are modeled for each function being tested. The number of "true positives" (i.e., detected attacks), "false positives," (i.e., false alarms), "false negatives," (i.e., undetected attacks) and "true negatives" are recorded for the function. These measures can then be used to evaluate the efficacy of the function.
In particular, a penalty function is defined. The value of the penalty function—the penalty value—is based, for example, on the measures listed above. The penalty-value calculation is repeated for a plurality of candidate functions, wherein each candidate function is evaluated using a plurality of attack scenarios and background particle counts.
A "best" function is selected based on a comparison of penalty values. The attack-detection system is then implemented using the best function as the basis for discriminating attacks from nominal increases in background particle count.
In yet some further embodiments, the present invention provides an improved attack-detection system that utilizes the methods described above. The attack-detection system includes a sensor that continuously monitors the concentration of airborne particles and a processor that generates a time-varying threshold. An alert is generated if, and only if, the concentration of airborne particles exceeds the current value of the threshold. As previously described, use of a time-varying threshold, rather than a fixed threshold, accounts for variations in the background particle concentration, which can increase the probability of detection of an attack.
The system's processor generates the time-varying threshold using a function and certain parameters. The function and parameters that are used by the processor are selected from among a plurality of candidate functions and parameters.
The illustrative embodiment comprises:
For the purposes of the specification and the appended claims, the term "calendrical time" is defined as indicative of one or more of the following:
(i) a time (e.g., 16:23:58, etc.),
(ii) one or more temporal designations (e.g., Tuesday, November, etc.),
(iii) one or more events (e.g., Thanksgiving, John's birthday, etc.), and
(iv) a time span (e.g., 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, etc.).
Task 101 of method 100 recites obtaining a characteristic background signature, B, of an environmental characteristic of interest. In the illustrative embodiment, the environmental characteristic is the concentration of airborne particulates having a size in a range of about 1 to 10 microns. In some other embodiments, other environmental characteristics of interest can be considered. The signature is obtained at the eventual intended deployment site of the monitoring system (e.g., attack-detection system, etc.).
The background characteristic is obtained over a time interval that is sufficient for capturing any routine variation in the background signature. That is, to the extent that a fluctuation occurs on a regular basis at a specific time due as a consequence of a regularly reoccurring event (e.g., rush hour, cleaning, etc.), the monitoring period must capture it. Typically, 12 to 48 hours-worth of data gathering should be sufficient. Those skilled in the art, after reading this disclosure, will know how to obtain the desired data.
In some embodiments, the actual background signature is modified to account for diurnal and seasonal variations. For example, variations in temperature, relative humidity, pollen count, train schedules (as appropriate) are considered. Those skilled in the art, after reading this disclosure, will know how to modify the characteristic background signature with diurnal and seasonal variations.
With continuing reference to method 100, task 102 recites obtaining time-dependent release data. In some embodiments, this involves obtaining agents of interest (e.g., chemical, biological, etc.) and monitoring their release in a chamber. In some other embodiments, simulants, rather than the agents of interest, are released. The simulants are typically benign particles that are within a size range or other characteristic of interest. Those skilled in the art, after reading this disclosure, will know how to obtain the desired release data.
In task 103 of method 100, an "attack" scenario, A, is developed based on the actual release data. To develop the attack scenario, any of a variety of models, such as computational fluid dynamics, is used. The attack scenario will be based on a particular amount of agent being released, prevailing winds, temperature, etc.
The attack data signal depicted in
Returning again to
In accordance with task 105 of method 100, a time-varying threshold, T(t), is generated. The time-varying threshold is the boundary that discriminates, between "attack" and "no-attack" boundary. A particle count, etc., that exceeds the threshold is indicative of an attack.
Time-varying threshold T(t) is generated by (1) selecting a function or expression, (2) selecting one or more parameters, and (3) applying the function and parameters to the superimposed data. Examples of parameters that are used in conjunction with a given function include, without limitation, a moving average of the data over a particular sliding time window (e.g., a 10-second window, a 20-second window, etc.), the standard deviation of the data in the time window, higher-order statistical moments of the data, and the like.
Many different time-varying thresholds are generated by changing the function and/or associated parameters. For each selected function and parameter set, thousands of attack scenarios are modeled and tested. This is done by permuting the attack scenarios in accordance with task 103, and superimposing them on the background data signature in accordance with task 104. In other words, each function and parameter set that is being tested is applied to a plurality of superimposed data: A(t)n+B(t) wherein n=1 to about 1,000+ (often as high as about 10,000). Additionally, the background data set B(t) can also be varied.
Returning again to method 100, a "best" time-varying threshold is selected as per task 106. To do this, the performance of each function/parameter combination, as applied to each superimposed data set, is evaluated. Typical performance measures include the number of "true positives" (i.e., detected attacks), "false positives," (i.e., false alarms), "false negatives," (i.e., undetected attacks) and "true negatives" for the various attack scenarios that are run for each function/parameter combination.
Time-varying thresholds 504 and 506 both have no false negatives and no false positives. Intuitively, threshold 506 can be considered better than threshold 504 because it is always lower than threshold 504. Threshold 506 could, therefore, potentially detect an attack that evades detection by threshold 504.
In the illustrative embodiment, a quantitative measure, which is based on the performance measures described above, is used to evaluate the efficacy of the function.
In particular, the illustrative embodiment employs a penalty function that assigns a penalty value to a time-varying threshold over a particular time interval to quantify how "good" the threshold is. The penalty function is a function of an attack data signal A(t), a background data signal B(t), a time-varying threshold T(t), and a particular time interval.
In the illustrative embodiment, the penalty function reflects: the number of false positives over the time interval (the fewer the better); the number of false negatives over the time interval (the fewer the better); how tightly threshold T(t) bounds background data signal B(t) (the tighter the better); the sensitivity of threshold T(t) (i.e., the level of A(t)+B(t) at which T(t) correctly signals an attack, where lower is better), and the time delay between the initiation of an attack and T(t)'s signaling of the attack (the smaller the delay the better). Thus, the penalty function for a particular time-varying threshold T(t) is minimized when threshold T(t) is most desirable. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, some other embodiments of the present invention might employ a different penalty function to measure the efficacy of a particular time-varying threshold.
Once a penalty function has been defined, different threshold generators can be compared by comparing the penalty values of the resulting time-varying thresholds.
Turning now to the method of
At task 602, set S is initialized to the various algorithm/parameter combinations of the candidate threshold generators to be evaluated. For example, set S might include: 10-second moving average; 20-second moving average; 10-second moving average+1 standard deviation; 20-second moving average+2.5 standard deviations; etc.
At task 603, variable min is initialized to ∞, and variable best_c is initialized to null.
At task 604, a member c of set S is selected, and c is deleted from S.
At task 605, variable Gc is set to a threshold generator "shell" program (or "engine") and is instantiated with c's algorithm and parameter values.
At task 606, generator Gc receives as input A(t)+B(t), u≦t≦v, and generates time-varying threshold T(t) based on this input.
At task 607, the penalty function is evaluated for threshold T(t) and stored in variable temp. Task 607 is described in detail below and with respect to
Task 608 checks whether temp<min; if so, execution proceeds to task 609, otherwise, execution continues at task 610.
At task 609, temp is copied into min and c is copied into best_c.
Task 610 checks whether set S is empty; if so, execution proceeds to task 611, otherwise, execution continues back at task 604.
At task 611, a software program P that corresponds to Gbest
At task 612, the method outputs software program P, and then terminates.
At task 701, a measure M1 of false positives that occur with threshold T(t) over time interval [u, v] is determined. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, in some embodiments measure M1 might reflect the number of false positives, while in some other embodiments another measure might be used (e.g., whether or not any false positives occur, etc.).
At task 702, a measure M2 of false negatives that occur with threshold T(t) over time interval [u, v] is determined.
At task 703, the sensitivity σ of threshold T(t) (i.e., the value of A(t)+B(t) that causes threshold T(t) to correctly signal an attack) is determined.
At task 704, the timeliness τ of threshold T(t) (i.e., the time difference between the initiation of an attack and threshold T(t)'s signaling of the attack) is determined.
At task 705, penalty function p is evaluated based on measure M1, measure M2, sensitivity σ, and timeliness τ.
After task 705, execution continues at task 608 of
Environmental characteristic sensor 810 measures the level of an environmental characteristic (e.g., airborne particle concentration, radiation level, etc.) over time and generates a time-varying signal based on these measurements, in well-known fashion.
Receiver 802 receives a signal from environmental characteristic sensor 810 and forwards the information encoded in the signal to processor 804, in well-known fashion. Optionally, receiver 802 might also receive signals from one or more additional sensors that measure other environmental characteristics (e.g., wind speed, temperature, humidity, etc.) and forward the information encoded in these signals to processor 804. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, in some embodiments receiver 802 might receive signals from sensor 810 via a wired link, while in some other embodiments sensor 810 might have an embedded wireless transmitter that transmits signals wirelessly to receiver 802, and so forth. It will be clear to those skilled in the art how to make and use receiver 802.
Processor 804 is a general-purpose processor that is capable of: receiving information from receiver 802; reading data from and writing data into memory 806; executing software program P, described above with respect to
Memory 806 stores data and executable instructions, as is well-known in the art, and might be any combination of random-access memory (RAM), flash memory, disk drive memory, etc. It will be clear to those skilled in the art, after reading this specification, how to make and use memory 806.
Clock 808 transmits the current time, date, and day of the week to processor 804 in well-known fashion.
Output device 812 is a transducer (e.g., speaker, video display, etc.) that receives electronic signals from processor 804 and generates a corresponding output signal (e.g., audio alarm, video warning message, etc.), in well-known fashion. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, in some embodiments output device 812 might receive signals from processor 804 via a wired link, while in some other embodiments attack-detection system 800 might also include a transmitter that transmits information from processor 804 to output device 812 (e.g., via radio-frequency signals, etc.). It will be clear to those skilled in the art how to make and use output device 812.
At task 901, receiver 802 receives from sensor 810: signal L(t), the level of an environmental characteristic at time t; and optionally, one or more additional signals from other environmental characteristic sensors. Receiver 802 forwards the information encoded in these signals to processor 804, in well-known fashion.
At task 902, processor 804 runs program P to compute the value of time-varying threshold T(t) at time t, based on a sliding time window of size δ (i.e., L(u) for t−δ≦u≦t).
At task 903, processor 804 adjusts time-varying threshold T(t), if necessary, based on one or more of: the calendrical time, a schedule, and an additional signal from another environmental characteristic sensor. For example, if the calendrical time indicates that it is rush hour, threshold T(t) might be adjusted to compensate for the effect of increased train frequency on signal L(t). As another example, if a train schedule or a reading from a sensor indicates that a train is coming into a subway station, threshold T(t) might be adjusted to compensate for expected changes in signal L(t) due to air movements caused by the train.
Task 904 checks whether L(t)>T(t); if not, execution continues back at task 901, otherwise execution proceeds to task 905.
At task 905, processor 804 generates an alert signal that indicates that an attack has occurred, and transmits the alert signal to output device 812, in well-known fashion. After task 905, the method of
It is to be understood that the above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and that many variations of the above-described embodiments can be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, in this Specification, numerous specific details are provided in order to provide a thorough description and understanding of the illustrative embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize, however, that the invention can be practiced without one or more of those details, or with other methods, materials, components, etc.
Reference throughout the specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" or "some embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment(s) is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention, but not necessarily all embodiments. Consequently, the appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment," "in an embodiment," or "in some embodiments" in various places throughout the Specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. It is therefore intended that such variations be included within the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.
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Way back in December of 2010, KVBeats introduced himself to The DJBooth with Maria, a reader-acclaimed cut featuring the guest rhymes of Bronx mainstay Chaundon. Three years and change later, the Dutch producer is back on our pages with You Know the Rules, an EP lead single which displays his undiminished passion for that classic boom-bap sound. The headliner's mellow, chopped keyboard loops and compulsively head-noddable percussion set the mood as Rashad (of Ill Adrenaline-signed duo Rashad & Confidence) spits about his ambivalent relationship with the music industry. Disillusioned with the business side of the game, he nonetheless remains determined to bring hip-hop back to its former glory: "I'm stuck in my own era, call it a Renaissance / The reemergence of rugged beats and clever bars." DJ Rob Swift assists behind the wheels of steel. For Rules and much more, check out The Breadwinner when it hits record stores and online retailers Tuesday, February 18.
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HBT Weekend Wrapup
Apr 25, 2011, 8:24 AM EDT
Things you may have missed while observing your seven year-old daughter silently putting the pieces together of the highly implausible Easter Bunny story but then — almost certainly — deciding not to tell you that she knows because she's worried that if she does so there will be no more jelly beans for her:
- Tony La Russa fooled Dusty Baker. Eh, I don't consider it much of a scam if it can be thwarted by the mark simply turning on a weather report.
- I sort of think this Jeff Wilpon story makes him seem funny and almost likable, but I can't get past the fact that every picture I've ever seen of Wilpon makes him look like the smarmy secondary bad guy from some 80s movie. I'm thinking Paul Reiser in "Aliens."
- Felipe Lopez is wearing out his welcome someplace? Why, I never.
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- I've heard tell of this "Chase Utley," but I figured he was more myth than man. Now some say we'll see him come late May.
- Franklin Gutierrez has something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
- Dice-K continues to dominate. Last week I suggested this was a case of kidnapping or mistaken identity. Now I'm convinced that it's more of a Robert-Johnson-at-the-Crossroads situation.
- Russell Martin is dominating too. With him I'm more inclined to believe that it's just a matter of health, fitness, friendlier ballparks and a hot streak.
No, I'm not sure what Mookie's stance is on Santa.
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- Lukehart80 - Apr 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Wow, a new member in the immortal, "5 shut-outs in their first 19 games" club!
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