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GAO evaluated the air superiority mission to: (1) identify the overlap among the military services' planned capabilities; and (2) determine whether the joint warfighting assessment process relating to air superiority was useful to assist in making program and budget decisions about these capabilities.
GAO found that: (1) the services have overlapping capabilities for achieving each of the five component missions of air superiority; (2) overlaps exist primarily in the systems to defeat enemy aircraft and ballistic missile systems; (3) while some degree of overlapping capabilities may be necessary and/or unavoidable, the Department of Defense (DOD) has not determined how best to reduce overlaps in the post-Cold War era without unnecessary effects on force capabilities; (4) the process used by DOD's air superiority joint warfighting capabilities assessment team to make its assessment provided a useful, though limited, result and used a meaningful method of displaying the results; (5) in February, 1995, the JWCA rated overall air superiority capabilities as acceptable with some risk through 2001, and rated 5 of 45 functional elements inadequate; (6) team identified several functions for which joint capabilities were determined to be inadequate,and DOD classified the descriptions of the inadequate capabilities; (7) although the assessment pointed out several inadequacies in existing forces, it did not adequately address several major issues regarding the overlap of capabilities, priorities of future acquisitions of air superiority weapon systems, or alternative means of meeting the highest priority requirements; (8) further, it did not assign ratings of warfighting capability over a long enough period of time to be useful for establishing acquisition and budget priorities; (9) the assessment did not examine certain key issues related to the modernization of forces for the air superiority mission; (10) for example, the assessment was limited to the 6-year period, fiscal year (FY) 1996 to FY 2001, and many of the weapon systems being planned were not included in the assessment because they are in development and were not scheduled to be available in the active force until after FY 2001; (11) further, the results of the assessment indicate that the acquisition of major aircraft systems like the F-22 may not be justified because acquisition of new aircraft is not clearly related to the functions rated inadequate by the joint assessment team; and (12) other critical issues that were not evaluated during the assessment include the need for and affordability of the acquisition of three new tactical fighters, appropriate timing for replacing F-15s with F-22s, the need to replace each F-15 with an F-22, the operational utility of the F/A-18E/F compared with the F/A-18C/D, and the appropriate size and makeup of the forces to be acquired for theater ballistic missile defense.
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Garmin BaseCamp Library File
I have recently made the (painful) transition from Mapsource to BaseCamp. I found BaseCamp to be much less intuitive to use in comparison to Mapsource, and I am a very experienced computer user. That said, rather than debate the advantages and disadvantages of Mapsourrce versus BaseCamp, I want to ask my fellow inmates who are using BaseCamp how you are organizing your BaseCamp Library file.
Are you segregating all your tracks into a Tracks folder, all your routes into a Routes folder, all your waypoints into a Waypoints folder, and/or your trips-specific data (routes, waypoints, and tracks) into trip-specific folders, etc.? Or are you a minimalist and prefer to keep only your current working information in your Library, instead storing your data in one or more external data files or BC backup files and importing only what you need to plan a particular trip/ride? It seems clear that Garmin's BC design philosophy was for us to keep all our data in the one Library that BaseCamp supports, but I know that some users have indicated that they have found it more effective to do otherwise.
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The only thing I keep in BaseCamp are the projects I'm currently working on. I use the backup function to save different data configurations to a cloud drive and download from the cloud back to a computer as needed. For example, the trip I'm currently working on is a re-visit to Italy so my starting point is the track logs and waypoint file from my previous trip. If I start working on a local back roads project I backup my current data set and start with my "BackRoads" backup. Most of these backups are legacy MapSource files that I've imported into BaseCamp, organized to utilize BaseCamps features and then backed up. Once I backup in both .gbd and .gpx format I delete my entire collection and start anew. In short I use the backup function as a file system.
I've found BaseCamp sluggish on my older MacBook Air if the data file is too large. The other reason I do this is housekeeping. It's too easy to end up with a lot of useless stuff in the "Collection" if you're not meticulous about deleting waypoints and routes that are no longer needed.
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I use BaseCamp to it's fullest when it comes to managing my data. It is a database implementation. But, if you treat it like a file based system (MapSource) you will probably see little value in BC - more likely you will do more work for less value.
The real difficulty in your question lies in the fact that BC-Windows doesn't support a few of the database features that BC-Mac does. I hope that changes with the next release (v3.3) but who knows.
To your questions, I use BC-Mac and all of it's nested List Folder's and List's to organize my data by Event. All of the data for that Event is in a List within an Event sub-Folder labeled appropriately. All of my Event Folder's are then rolled up into an appropriate Event top-level Folder. This nested Folder approach allows me to quickly and easily locate data as well as segregate Event data using Smart List's (you don't have them in BC-Win).
A Smart List is a "Filter" that lets you "collect" objects by various criteria. For example, if I want to collect into a List all of the geotagged photos from an Event I simply create a Smart List with a filter of Photos + Event List Name. This Smart List is just a copy of the List object's Names, so you are not making duplicates of the List objects in the Smart List. In other words, there is only one Photo-A123 in My Collection but it may be referenced or "used" in several Events.
I've taken the above approach for several reasons:
I could go on but that covers the basics.
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I use trip specific project folders. I have a project folder called 'Rideabout1World', then under it, one for 'Mexico' , 'Belize', etc. Then each of those folders contains the routes, tracks and way point files for that related country. As I wish to modify these files I import them into the library, when I'm done I save (export) them back.
I don't use the 'Send To' function to send routes, tracks and way points to the GPS, but rather copy the *.gpx file that contains them into the ?:\Garmin\GPX directory on the gps. Then delete it when I don't need it anymore. I hate seeing tons of way points, routes or tracks I don't need. Things start to get cluttered.
Give Basecamp a chance. I had my doubts too, but I like it now. Garmin has added features to it after I started using it to make it better. Like the ability to convert a route to a track. I have it installed on two desktops and a netbook. I installed a SD card into my Garmin 62s and that's where the gps files I'm working on are stored. I use it like a flash drive. This allows me to move from a desk top computer to the netbook as I need too.
A great source for free routable international maps is here: http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/
Hope this helps. It may sound like brute force, but it works for me!
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Regaring your feedback urging me to give BaseCamp a chance, let me clarify that I have made the switch to only using BaseCamp. Until now, I have been a devoted Mapsource user. I had become accustomed to most of Mapsource's quirks and learned how to software programs like GPSBabel, WinGDB, and UnFlag to deal with those quirks and extend Mapsource's functionality. That said, I struggled through the BaseCamp learning curve. I wish the Basecamp Wiki tutorial prepare dby Dave and Jeff over on ZumoForums.com had been available while I trying to learn BaseCamp -- it would have been a great help.
The problem you mentioned with the 'Send To' function is one I have not encountered, although for many of my trip files, I tend to export the route and waypoints to a .gpx file that I ten load on my Zumo's SD card. You have an interesting idea about using your GPS unit's SD card for a central file Library between a desktop and netbook. I also have been usign BaseCamp on both a desktop and a netbook. I usually take the netbook with me on trips. I have been using BaseCamp's backup file as an easy way to transfer my latest Library to the netbook before leaving on a trip.
I was not aware that the Mac version of BaseCamp supports nested Library folders. Using nested folders would improve the organization of routes, waypoints, and tracks associated with a specific event. The "Smart List" feature would also be very useful. Being familiar with the "collections" concept from other programs like Adobe Lightroom, Smart Filters would be a great tool for filtering items in a large BC Library. I hope these features will be provided soon to Windows-BaseCamp users.
As I mentioned above, I use a netbook when traveling which has BaseCamp installed. Storing your BaseCamp data file in the cloud is an excellent idea. I may have to consider loading to my BaseCamp data file to my Dropbox folder, as a backup way of accessing the data during a trip. I do keep some information (mostly some POI files I am developing) in an offline BaseCamp data file rather than in my main BaseCamp Library.
Your hardware could definitely make a difference in the responsiveness of BaseCamp. Since my BaseCamp Library is stored on my SSD drive on my desktop and I also use an SSD in my netbook, I suspect that I am not seeing the same responsiveness issues you mentioned. I am willing to bet that the Garmin programmers have made some assumptions about users having better hardware in the future and that those design assumptions may be influencing the responsiveness of the program for current users who are running older hardware.
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I have a *.gpx file that contains around 1000 UNESCO World Heritage sites scattered throughout the world, but I'm only interested in Mexico because that's where I may be at. So I create a new list called 'Mexico UNESCO Sites' and use the "Send To' function to transfer only the Mexico sites. Then drag and drop the exported file (Mexico UNESCO Sites.gpx) into the /Garmin/GPX directory on the GPS. Using this approach I can move way points, routes and tracks as a collective group.
On the SD card I added a directory called '/Garmin', here I can place the downloaded OSM image file, 'gmapsupp.img', for Mexico. When I connect my GPS to the computer, Basecamp sees it when it loads. The GPS sees it as well. I have image files for other country's stored there too. I can move them around as I need them. I also use the SD card in the GPS to store various user manuals.
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One reason is that I can now use the Canada Topo on the Oregon to plan trips. I have been using the Ibycus Topo on my computer, but the greater details of the Canada Topo is better for planning.
I too have several 'gmapsupp.img' image files on a mirco sd on my Oregon 450T, but I have yet to find a way to view them thru BaseCamp. My SD card shows up in BC, but none of the *img files are recognized by BC.
How do you view the *.img files on an SD card, OR is this a Garmin locked or unlocked *.img issue?
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It's got nothing to do with locks, and I'm not really sure why it happens, but you can fix it with GMapTool, as described in my post.
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Emilio Rojas ft. Nikkiya - On My Own
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As anyone with an Internet connection and even a passing interest in dope hip-hop knows, lately Emilio Rojas has been putting out new material like Tyler Perry puts out Medea sequels. Did that make sense? Either way, instead of tearing apart my questionable analogy choices let's focus on the new music, namely Emilio's new mixtape standout On My Own. Like much of his recent work, On's production takes a darker turn as beatsmith WillPower juxtaposes a lighter piano line with crunching bass and snapping percussion (this sound like old school Outkast to anyone else?). In between some typically untypical vocals from SPEAKHER singer Nikkya, Emilio takes on the common man's struggle. Or to be more specific, the common man's struggle to overcome the common man's haters: "My life is a movie, you got no part in it / I'm in parties that only stars enter." If you're liking On My Own then you're going to love Rojas' upcoming mixtape, Breaking Point, presented by BBC Ice Cream, hosted by DJ Green Lantern and set to drop "soon," which is code for "we don't know, we'll tell you when we figure it out."
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LOS ANGELES A woman who worked as a stunt double for Angelina Jolie sued Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in Los Angeles on Tuesday, claiming she's a victim of a phone hacking scheme to obtain information about the actress.
Eunice Huthart, of Liverpool, England, is the first person to sue the media company in the U.S.
Her New York attorney, Norman Siegel, said, "This is the beginning and we're going to go one step at a time." He said the suit speaks for itself on the reasons it was filed in Los Angeles. It claimed Huthart's phone was hacked while she was working with Jolie on Hollywood films including "Mr. & Mrs. Smith."
She said that was how the Sun newspaper learned that Jolie and Brad Pitt were "an item." A News Corp. spokesman declined to comment.
Huthart, who became a close friend of Jolie and is the godmother to her first biological child, said she was unaware that she was a victim of the phone hackers until British police came to see her last year.
She said the intrusion which removed messages from her cellphone caused distress in her family life and caused her to miss calls from Jolie.
The lawsuit cited numerous references to the United Kingdom phone hacking scandal involving News Corp. companies and claims numerous grounds for damages. A monetary figure was not specified, but it asked that the companies be assessed damages based on the profits they made from the stories on Jolie. It also seeks punitive damages.
The lawsuit also names as defendants News Corp. entities News International Ltd. and News Group Newspapers Ltd., and unidentified private investigators and journalists.
The case is the first hacking-related lawsuit against News Corp. in the U.S. and is the culmination of a lengthy search for a plaintiff who would take on the company in a U.S. court room.
Siegel, Huthart's lead lawyer, has been on the hunt for evidence of News Corp. hacking on U.S. soil since the scandal broke in July 2011. Siegel, who has represented Sept. 11 victims' families in civil cases, sent a letter nearly two years ago to the FBI demanding an inquiry into whether 9/11 victims' phones had been hacked by News Corp. journalists.
Siegel was later retained by British attorney Mark Lewis, who has represented hacking victims in the U.K.
Since the scandal broke in the summer of 2011, News Corp. has spent $388 million in settlements, legal fees, and other costs associated with ongoing investigations in the U.K. Last year, the company settled 36 lawsuits by hacking victims including actor Jude Law and soccer player Ashley Cole.
The federal suit claims Huthart began missing telephone messages in 2004 from family, friends and others, causing damage to relationships with her daughter and husband. She said her husband began to think she was having an affair because she didn't answer her voicemail messages.
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CRPF guard who tried to intercept the armed intruder gets stabbed
MADURAI: In what was meant to be an attempt on the life of Local Administration Minister M.K Stalin, an armed intruder, who got within his close range, ended up attacking a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) guard at the railway station here on Tuesday morning.
Despite the presence of security personnel and a large number of cadres, the suspect made good his escape. Security has been enhanced for Mr. Stalin, DMK deputy general secretary and son of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.
Though the incident took place around 6.30 a.m. a complaint was lodged only three hours later. The Railway Police registered a case under Section 307 (attempt to murder) against an "unidentified" person. A blood-stained knife was recovered.
According to police sources, the CRPF head constable, Suresh Kumar Pandey, saw the suspect rushing towards Mr. Stalin with a knife on the main platform. When he tried to intercept him, the suspect stabbed him, causing minor cut injuries. It is not clear why the CRPF guard did not raise an alarm or inform the Railway Police about the alleged attack on the spot. The VIP was also not immediately aware of the incident.
After undergoing treatment, Mr. Pandey preferred a complaint.
The injured head constable told investigators that he did try to draw the attention of the local police who were in the vicinity. Amid drumbeats, they either did not hear him or understand his language (Hindi).
"Going by the preliminary information, an attempt was made to murder Mr. Stalin. The suspect was aged around 50 years and was wearing a white shirt. CRPF personnel were escorting the Minister from Chennai. We are assisting the Railway Police in tracking down the culprit," the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), S. Rajendran, told The Hindu .
Later, talking to newsmen, Mr. Stalin said that only the Central Reserve Police Force personnel protected him from the alleged attempt.
He said the intruder pulled his shirt from behind, when he was accorded a reception by partymen at the station. "I took him for an overenthusiastic party cadre. Only after arriving at the Circuit House, did I come to know about the incident. I am not worried about my life. After having chosen public life, it should not bother me," he said.
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Mr. Stalin will be provided `Z' category security, a senior police officer in Chennai said. He was hitherto in the `Y' category. His security will include two personal security officers round the clock, a uniformed guard carrying automatic weapon, armed escort and armed guard at his residence.


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Getting both at the same time? Priceless.
No, really: The tickets are free.
Saturday evening, singer-songwriter DeGraw, whose hits include "Chariot," "Follow Through" and "I Don't Want to Be," will preside over the festivities at Summerfest's Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Block Party with Coors Light and TapMilwaukee.com. Print out free tickets at TapMilwaukee.com. He'll likely play tunes from his new CD, "Sweeter," due out in August.
Gates to Maier Festival Park open at 6 p.m., and everyone who attends will receive a free Summerfest commemorative opening day ticket. Food and beverages will be for sale.
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Stonewall Kitchen's Red Velvet Donut Mix lets you bake these old-time favorites at home. Easy-to-make mix yields moist, delicious donuts without hassle. Part dessert, part donut, and completely delectable, these tasty treats are sure to become family favorites.
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If I try to print all 5 pages separately, only the last page will be printed. But if I print all 5 pages separately within a delay of 2 seconds after each page, all pages will be printed?!


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High doses of ionising radiation significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the vascular endothelium representing one of the main targets. Whether radiation doses lower than 500 mGy induce cardiovascular damage is controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate radiation-induced expression changes on protein and microRNA (miRNA) level in primary human coronary artery endothelial cells after a single 200 mGy radiation dose (Co-60). Using a multiplex gel-based proteomics technology (2D-DIGE), we identified 28 deregulated proteins showing more than ±1.5-fold expression change in comparison with non-exposed cells. A great majority of the proteins showed up-regulation. Bioinformatics analysis indicated "cellular assembly and organisation, cellular function and maintenance and molecular transport" as the most significant radiation-responsive network. Caspase-3, a central regulator of this network, was confirmed to be up-regulated using immunoblotting. We also analysed radiation-induced alterations in the level of six miRNAs known to play a role either in CVD or in radiation response. The expression of miR-21 and miR-146b showed significant radiation-induced deregulation. Using miRNA target prediction, three proteins found differentially expressed in this study were identified as putative candidates for miR-21 regulation. A negative correlation was observed between miR-21 levels and the predicted target proteins, desmoglein 1, phosphoglucomutase and target of Myb protein. This study shows for the first time that a low-dose exposure has a significant impact on miRNA expression that is directly related to protein expression alterations. The data presented here may facilitate the discovery of low-dose biomarkers of radiation-induced cardiovascular damage.
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- Title
- Integrative proteomic and microRNA analysis of primary human coronary artery endothelial cells exposed to low-dose gamma radiation
- Journal
Radiation and Environmental Biophysics
Volume 52, Issue 1 , pp 87-98
- Cover Date
- 2013-03-01
- 10.1007/s00411-012-0439-4
- Print ISSN
- Online ISSN
- 1432-2099
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Ionising radiation
- Proteomics
- Low-dose radiation
- miR-21
- miR-146b
- Endothelium
- Radiation-induced cardiovascular disease
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Zarko Barjaktarovic (1)
- Natasa Anastasov (1)
- Omid Azimzadeh (1)
- Arundhathi Sriharshan (1) (4)
- Hakan Sarioglu (3)
- Marius Ueffing (3)
- Hanna Tammio (2)
- Arvi Hakanen (2)
- Dariusz Leszczynski (2)
- Michael J. Atkinson (1)
- Soile Tapio (1)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Institute of Radiation Biology, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1, 85764, Neuherberg, Germany
- 4. Research Unit of Radiation Cytogenetics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
- 3. Department of Protein Science, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
- 2. STUK—Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Helsinki, Finland


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Former WWE megastar Stone Cold Steve Austin was recently interviewed by professional wrestling newsletter PW Torch where he was asked about that potential one more match in the WWE that everyone has craved for a long time now.
While every time his answer has been indirectly a no, in this interview the Texas Rattlesnake hinted at a possible return. Austin replied:
"I'll reserve my right to if I want to have another match down the road - say, like, Dallas, Texas is going to be (WrestleMania) 32. Now, 31 is right down the road from me. That could be doable, but I don't see it happening. Now, Dallas, that could be very special going back to Texas for 32. They're going to need a loaded card to fill that house. So, I'll reserve my right. But, am I pushing, pandering, selling, promoting? Nothing."
Wrestlemania 32 will be held in Austin's native state of Texas at the Cowboys Stadium. If WWE does manage to book him for a return on the night, it surely will be one of the most epic Wrestlemania event.
For now Austin claims that he is doing nothing. But it is assuring to know that he has positioned himself in order to fulfill the wrestling fans' dreams of making a comeback.
Steve Austin became a pop culture phenomenon in the late 1990s and early 2000s during the WWE's Attitude Era as a beer drinking blue-collar employee who routinely defied his boss Vince McMahon. Many regard him as the biggest draw in professional wrestling history apart from Hulk Hogan, and as one of the most popular superstars ever in the make-believe world of professional wrestling.


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Kadina W.: A Singer. A Songwriter. A Teacher. An Inspiration. Kadina W understands the concept of hard work all too well. From the tender age of 6, Kadina aspired to be a singer. With the vision of turning the world into her stage, she entered countless talent shows in her hometown in Miami, FL. With every second, her love of music grew transforming from a mere dream to a life mission. At the age of 11 she tested the waters of her musical talents and penned her first song leading her into new horizons of creativity. As the musician and artist within her matured the numbers of doors that would open increased. Throughout her Teenage years Kadina was able to contribute her strong sultry vocals to the High School All Women Choir, Disney World International Choir in Orlando, FL, ...
I began playing violin in addition to viola in high school. I enjoy the faster response of the violin and the way its higher pitches can soar over the top of the other strings, though I still prefer to play the 'inner' parts in an ensemble.
*** Studio Equipment *** I teach in the Education Building of a Church that has individual classrooms, where lessons will be held, all of which are off a common area where parents can wait during the lesson. *** Travel Equipment *** I will bring my instrument and a music stand for myself, and I assume the student will have their own as well. There are specific collections of songs and exercises that the student should be ready to purchase based on their level of playing and will be determined after our initial lesson. Students will want to continue to invest in other collections as they progress and I will occasionally provide additional materials as appropriate. *** Specialties *** I have a Bachelor of Music Education and taught middle school strings in the Houston area public
I teach my students the Russian Method of playing so they can play with confidence and I help my student develop their musical artistry.
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I grew up in Birmingham, AL, Boston, MA, and Cleveland, OH, and was classically trained on violin in all three cities. I began studying theory in 7th grade at The Alabama School of Fine Arts. Upon graduating Emory university in 1992 I played professionally in Destin, FL as a bassist, guitarist, violinist, and vocalist. I am the co-founder of the Destin, FL band "Beach Mice." We perform for several weddings, corporate events, and benefits every year. We are also popular on the festival circuit on the Emerald Coast. I relocated to Atlanta in November of 2013, and currently perform weddings, and at various restaurants and farmers markets in the Atlanta area. I have taught individuals and group lessons on violin, bass, and guitar since 1997 and for several consecutive years at ...
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Ten years after the first efforts at a tablet PC failed, it's back again. And this time its cheerleader is none other then Bill Gates himself.
In order to understand the debate surrounding Gates' push for a tablet PC, it helps to know a little history behind the technology's first failure.
The story starts with a company called Grid Computing, which introduced an early version of a PC tablet back in 1989. Basing it on Microsoft's old DOS based operating system, Grid tried to take a creative approach to designing a radical mobile computer.
Up until then, all portable computers where in a clamshell form factor. The GridPad, as it was called, was heavy and very expensive and although it did use a pen for input and navigation, it was really just a basic portable computer but in a tablet design.
It gained minimal success in some vertical markets, but in the end, Gird was sold off to Tandy, which eventually let the company fade away.
Go Came and Went
In 1991, a company called Go Corporation came on the scene and created another version of a tablet PC, but this time they created an operating system, called PenPoint, just for their tablet. For the first time, the industry had a tablet PC computing platform.
This venture came out with a lot of noise and promise, and in fact, some analysts and industry leaders predicted that pen computing, as it was known back then, would revolutionize the world of computing, opening up the world of computers to the everyman.
Unfortunately, this venture also failed miserably. The promise of pen computing was supposed to lie in the ability of a person to just write on a screen, with the computer interpreting the handwriting and turning it into digitized code.
There was one problem. The hand-writing recognition software did not work. (For a history of this era, check out Startup: A Silicon Valley Adventure Story by Go CEO Jerry Kaplan).
Microsoft Puts Millions Behind Success
Now the tablet PC has emerged again, with a similar set of promises and fanfare.
And many are surprised to see Gates pushing it. Microsoft tried and failed at the pen computing effort in the early 1990s, amid claims and counterclaims about whether or not it played a role in the demise of Go.
But technology has made dramatic advances in the last 10 years and even the hand writing recognition software now actually works within certain limitations and restrictions. And now, Gates says he truly believes that the tablet PC represents the future of mobile computing.
Microsoft has invested millions of dollars on four key areas that will be important if the tablet PC is to be successful. The first is a special version of the Windows operating system that takes real advantage of a pen or stylus for navigation and input.
Secondly, it has invested heavily on technologies such as advanced hand writing recognition and voice recognition, elements of a pen-computing environment that eventually will make or break the platform.
Third, the firm has just released a special developers kit so software developers can create new applications just for the tablet PC. And fourth, it has created special reference designs with various partners such as Acer, Compaq and others, to make sure the Tablet PC gains traction and eventually takes off.
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Just a short walk from Baker Street Station you will find this cosy modern apartment. A perfect place from which to explore London's West End and visit all the sights and attractions.
This quiet street has no through traffic so you won't be disturbed at night, yet you have all of London on your doorstep. Madame Tussaud's and the Sherlock Holmes museum are just around the corner. Marble Arch and the famous shops on Oxford Street are just a 15 minute walk through the streets of the West End. Catch a bus or tube from Baker Street Station and before you know it you will be admiring Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Take a stroll along the South Bank and visit the London Eye. The British Museum, the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square and Tate Modern are all within half an hour's travel.
This is authentic London so try traditional London grub, get Fish and Chips at the Seashell or enjoy Sunday lunch at The Chapel, my favourite local pub with a fine selection of beers and a gourmet menu. All of these are just a few minutes away. A little further along explore the intriguing metropolis London has become. Edgware Road, with it's delicious Middle Eastern restaurants. Crawford Street has splendid Thai and Indian curry houses. Baker Street has many restaurants, from Pizza and Pasta to Mexican and Japanese.
Rustle up a quick breakfast or dinner in the kitchen, fully equipped with gas hob, microwave combination oven and a fridge freezer. Both Tesco and Marks & Spencer supermarkets are less than 5 minutes away and they are open late, so grocery shopping is quick and easy. Eating in can be fun too and helps balance the budget! Don't want to cook? Just order a takeaway for delivery within the hour.
There is free unlimited WiFi so you can connect your phone or computer to the internet, or use the classic iMac which is in the living room. Check the latest bargains or current exhibitions London has to offer or connect with the folks back home. Once you have seen the major sights, why not take time to explore the area and find your own London. Stroll down Marylebone High Street with its wonderful shops or visit the fascinating Wallace Collection on Manchester Square.
Check out some television on the 32' flat screen TV or watch a movie on the Blu-Ray player, which also has Netflix, YouTube and the BBC iPlayer. There is a collection of DVD's and Blu-Rays including some classic Sherlock Holmes movies. Or relax with a good book.
If you have an iPhone or iPad I recommend the City Mapper app for getting around London and the Table Pouncer app for finding a table at a restaurant with a huge discount!
Constant hot running water is available for a long bath to relax or a refreshing shower: the choice is yours. Fluffy towels give you that luxurious feel. If you are staying a bit longer, feel free to use the efficient Hotpoint washer dryer. The 30 degree time saving wash gets things done in just over an hour. Clothes airer, Ironing board and Iron are provided as well as a hair-dryer. There is also a first aid kit in the kitchen for those little emergencies.
I think it's got all you need for a comfortable stay in London. Try it for yourself and let me know if you think the same!
This was my first flat when I was working as an editor in the West End, I bought it because I didn't like the idea of commuting in every day and I'm so glad I did.
The area is lovely with easy access to the West End but with the tranquillity of Regents Park and so many great shops and restaurants.
Neil Roberts purchased this apartment in 1985
The apartment is close to the bustling heart of London but in a quiet street with no traffic. Ideally located for travelling by underground from Baker Street, train from Marylebone and even by air from Heathrow which is only half an hour away on the Heathrow Express from Paddington.
Location, Location, Location! This flat is so centrally located but in a quiet street within easy walking distance of Regents Park, Baker Street, St Johns Wood and Edgware Road. Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus and London's Theatreland are just a few minutes away by bus or tube as are all of the tourist attractions like Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament and the London a Eye on the South Bank.
This apartment was wonderful as was Neil the owner, he met us upon arrival at the apartment for our 4 day stay and helped us with our suitcases up the stairs. I was travelling with my 19 year old daughter and 75 year old father. My daughter and I shared the double bed in the bedroom and dad slept on the fold out sofa bed. There was plenty of nice bedding and the apartment was even equipped with basics like shampoo and washing up liquid etc. Neil was also nice enough to start us off with a loaf of bread, some milk, jam, marmalade and a welcome bottle of Prosecco - totally unexpected but lovely. The apartment is only about 150 metres from Marylebone station and maybe twice as far from Baker Street station so we could get to anywhere in London very easily, quickly and cheaply. The apartment was clean and had WiFi and an Apple Mac PC.... Couldn't have asked for more and would highly recommend it. We'll be back next time we visit London.
Neil was friendly and helpful when he greeted us at the apartment. The apartment itself is a good size and well appointed. We really appreciated the small touches like the Oyster cards topped up and ready to go, plus the milk, bread, coffee etc in the kitchen, and toiletries in the bathroom. Netflix was great too. These haven't been matched in other apartments we've stayed in since.
Location is good, with two Tube stations nearby plus a railway station. Pubs, supermarket, coffee shops and restaurants are all in easy walking distance too. Street is quiet. Happy to recommend it to others.
My niece and I really enjoyed our stay at Neil's charming and cosy flat. The flat was just as cute as it looked in the pictures. The decor is quite charming.
Neil was a very kind and helpful host. He answered all my questions I sent via email before the trip and he gave us some good sightseeing and touring tips when we met him at the flat upon check in. Neil also thoughtfully provided a few groceries for us at the flat (tea, bread, butter, water, milk, jam, biscuits & sparkling wine). He told us we could call him with any issues and concerns. He also booked a taxi for us when we were checking out.
Being in such a lovely flat for our London visit compares very favorably with staying in a hotel. Of course the flat offers you more space, in addition to privacy, free internet, kitchen facilities, and a feeling of being more of a temporary London resident versus just a traveler in a hotel room. The flat was very clean and the location was convenient to two tube / bus stations. It was very easy getting to all the tourist sites from the flat.
I would definitely recommend Neil's flat to my friends and relatives or to any traveler.
We did not end up using the washing machine, but it was good to know that we had the option if we needed it.
Thanks Neil for the great stay!
Everything was as described. The apartment was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed to be "Londoners" for a week. The location can't be beat. Close to two tube stations and Regents Park - which is stunning, even in winter. Lots of restaurants and shops close by. The new pub right down the street ~ John Balcombe is very nice and convenient. Neil was extremely helpful and flexible with date changes and arrival/departure times. It felt like home.
Neil is the perfect host. The apartment contained everything we needed, and the early check-in was very useful.
Very recommended. Don't hesitate to hire it even if you're new to London, as it is well located and very well equipped.
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Udhagamandalam: The need to practice what one preached was emphasised by the Nilgiris Collector, Santosh K. Misra, while launching the sale of Khadi products to mark the Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations here on Monday.
Stating that the birthday of the Mahatma was of considerable significance to the nation, he said that everyone should strive to live up to his lofty ideals.
Adverting to the activities of the Khadi and Village Industries Board here, he said that it was implementing and assisting a number of schemes. Stating that the sales target of the board in the district for 2006-2007 was Rs. 35 lakh, Mr. Misra added that the revenue during 2005-2006 was Rs. 29 lakh. The rebate for Diwali ranged between 20 and 30 per cent.
Urging the people to patronise the board, he said that it would help a large number of persons. Among those dependent on the board were honey gatherers, soap manufacturers, eucalyptus oil distillers, khadi weavers and potters.
Mr. Misra honoured two freedom fighters on the occasion. The Information and Public Relations Officer, M.N. Krishnasamy, welcomed the gathering. The Municipal Commissioner, Seeni Ajmal Khan, and the president, Nilgiris Religious Integration Peace Committee, B.K. Krishnan, also spoke. The Inspector of Cottage Industries, S. Manoharan, proposed a vote of thanks.


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By Matt Thacker, The Evening News and the Tribune, Jeffersonville, Ind.
Jul. 13–There was a sharp rise in the number of crimes reported to the Clark County Sheriff's Department from 2006 to 2007, according to statistics collected for the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports.
The department reported 129 violent crimes in 2007, compared to 53 in 2006. The number of violent crimes had steadily decreased since 2002, when 154 were reported.
Property crimes have increased too, although not as drastically. There were 712 property crimes reported last year, 85 more than the previous year.
Clark County Sheriff Danny Rodden believes the economy has a lot to do with the increase.
"People lose their jobs, and they get frustrated," he said.
He said that he has noticed the number of thefts have gone up. In fact, the number of motor vehicle thefts more than doubled last year.
Rodden said the jail population has remained stable, but the number of crimes and the high cost of fuel also makes it difficult for police.
"It puts a strain on us and all law enforcement agencies," Rodden said. "We're facing the shortages everyone has. Whether or not that affects the numbers, there's no real way to put a direct correlation on it."
The department was the only in the area with 2007 statistics available.
Rodden may be correct about the effects of the economy, even looking back a year. After the crime rate decreased nationally for 13 straight years, it increased slightly in 2005 and again in 2006.
The amount of violent crimes reported by the Jeffersonville Police Department more than doubled in 2006. There were 145 aggravated assaults, compared to 56 in 2005. Property crimes remained fairly stable, but burglaries shot up from 234 to 401.
In Clarksville, violent crimes rose from 77 to 94 in 2006. Property crimes also rose to the highest number since 2000.
Floyd County reported only four violent crimes in 2006, the lowest amount this decade. Property crimes have steadily climbed though.
Floyd County Sheriff Darrell Mills said that a major problem for his department has been vehicle thefts.
"We seem to be a magnet for car break-ins," Mills said. "You would be surprised the amount of people who leave their doors unlocked. Someone steals their car, and then they also have access to the garage-door opener."
Mills said almost all violent crimes in the county are somehow related to drugs. He said that by focusing on taking drugs off the streets, they have decreased the amount of violence.
The number of violent crimes in New Albany has remained fairly steady, while the amount of property crimes has even decreased somewhat. New Albany has typically had a higher crime rate than other departments in the area.
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A group of quirky, eccentric, and undoubtedly endearing characters each stumble across the same dead body in the woods. Each of them has their own peculiar reactions to the body, several of them believing themselves to be the murderers. However, none of them seem to be particularly disturbed or upset by what they've discovered. Both the physical atmosphere and the tone of the film are so light and whimsical that you almost forget that you're watching a murder mystery. An early scene depicts a man and woman jovially making plans to meet for muffins and tea while standing over the dead body. Although comedy and Hitchcock aren't usually mentioned in the same breath, this film could certainly be called a comedy, albeit dark comedy.
What better to accompany a perfect fall film than a quintessential autumn dinner. Some variation on pork and apples is one of my favorite cool weather meals. This one features a spice-crusted pork tenderloin, baked apples, and French style green beans with onions.
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1/2 tsp. ground corriander
1 Tbs. chili powder
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1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 whole pork tenderloin (about 1 – 1 1/2 lbs.)
Combine all spices and then pour out onto a large plate or carving board. Roll the tenderloin in the spice mixture until it is evenly coated on all sides (don't worry if you have some of the spice mixture left over). Grease a small roasting pan or casserole dish. Roast at 375 for about 35 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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1/4 tsp. cinnamon
pinch salt
1 Tbs. butter, cut into 4 cubes
Grease a pie or casserole dish. Toss apples with the next four ingredients then spread evenly in the dish. Place the chunks of butter on top of the apples. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes – or until tender but not mushy.
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LEXINGTON - Prestonsburg High School sophomore Dalton Frasure made an unofficial visit to the University of Kentucky on Saturday. During his visit, Frasure had an opportunity to talk with UK tight ends coach Vince Marrow, who was named the team's recruiting coordinator in late-January. Marrow invited Frasure back to UK for the squad's spring game later in the month.
Earlier in the month, Frasure made an unofficial visit to the University of Cincinnati for the Bearcats' spring game.
Ranking as one of the state's top offensive players in 2013, Frasure rushed 209 times for 1,240 yards and 22 touchdowns during his sophomore season. Frasure led Prestonsburg in rushing and ranked as the Blackcats' second-leading receiver. The versatile Frasure hauled in 48 receptions for 537 yards and four touchdowns.
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So you're saying it's fairly relative?
For myself having picked for my tactical officer an escort ship, most probably because of me looking at the Akira with envious eyes, I'm sort of glad I have, but I'm very interested in how it effects one ships performance differently. I naturally as you would wanted a cruiser though, so I'm give. Hope with my net character whatever skill path he'll have. Not science though.
And one more gushing from me also. As someone who is returning after a protracted period away from this game so soon after starting it, not really getting the game, this thread is truly enlightening.
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Henry B. Gonzalez, speaking in the United States House of Representatives on March 24, 1992 said that Britain used gas against the Kurds, and has often been quoted since; however, a question remains over how well informed Mr Gonzalez was.
Another historian, Lawrence James, says "By September the local commander, General Sir Aylmer Haldane, was beginning to get the upper hand, although he was still desperate enough to clamour for large supplies of poison gas. It was not needed, for air power had given his forces the edge whenever the going got tough.. On whether gas was used he writes that: "RAF Officers asked Churchill... for use of poison gas. He agreed but it was not used
Niall Ferguson, in his recent book, The War of the World writes: "To end the Iraqi Insurgency of 1920…the British relied on a combination of aerial bombardment and punitive village burning expeditions. Indeed, they even contemplated using mustard gas too, though supplies proved unavailable".
Anthony Clayton, writing in the Oxford History of the British Empire: vol. four: The Twentieth Century that "[T]he use of poisonous gas was never sanctioned
In the 1920s there was a general idea, which Britain shared, that the rules of war applied to only conflict "between civilized nations." It had earlier been stated clearly that "they do not apply in wars with uncivilized States and tribes" in the Manual of Military Law of 1914.
In a War Office minute of 12 May 1919, Winston Churchill argued for the use of tear gas: "I do not understand this squeamishness about the use of gas. We have definitely adopted the position at the Peace Conference of arguing in favour of the retention of gas as a permanent method of warfare. It is sheer affectation to lacerate a man with the poisonous fragment of a bursting shell and to boggle at making his eyes water by means of lachrymatory gas. I am strongly in favour of using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes. The moral effect should be so good that the loss of life should be reduced to a minimum. It is not necessary to use only the most deadly gasses: gasses can be used which cause great inconvenience and would spread a lively terror and yet would leave no serious permanent effects on most of those affected.
It should be noted that Churchill refers to tear gas as poisonous; in the vocabulary of the time, "poison gas" may not have referred to lethal agents, as it does today.