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Chuck Freilich
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Chuck Freilich was a Deputy National Security Adviser in Israel. He is now an International Security Program Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, where he has recently completed a first of its kind book on Israeli national security decision-making processes, Zion's Dilemmas: How Israel Makes National Security Policy, Cornell University Press, November 2012. He is now working on a new book on Israeli national security strategy, to be submitted for publication by early 2014.
Chuck's primary areas of expertise are the Middle East, U.S.-Middle East policy, and Israeli national security policy. He is an Adjunct Professor of political science at Harvard, New York, Columbia, and Tel Aviv Universities.
Chuck has appeared as a commentator for ABC, CNN, NPR, Al Jazeera and various U.S. and Israeli radio and TV stations. He has been quoted in the New York Times and other media and has published numerous articles and op-eds.
Chuck was a Senior Analyst at the Israel Ministry of Defense, focusing on strategic affairs, Policy Adviser to a cabinet minister and a Delegate at the Israeli Mission to the United Nations. He was the Executive Director of two nonprofit organizations and served in the Israel Defense Forces for five years (reserve major). Chuck earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University. Born in New York, he immigrated to Israel in his teens.
"Israel: National Security Decision-Making in a Leaky Political Fishbowl"
Journal Article, Comparative Strategy, issue 2, volume 34
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
The article is a first attempt to systematically assess the impact of leaks on Israeli decision-making. Five major cases were studied on three levels: whether leaks affected the process, policies adopted, and outcomes.
April 14, 2015
"Netanyahu Prepares for a Gunfight"
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
"Netanyahu's actions are unprecedented in U.S. history. A foreign leader from a country considered to be a close U.S. ally has placed himself, frontally, between a U.S. president and a major presidential foreign policy initiative. Not diplomatic reservations, along with discrete behind the scenes efforts to improve the agreement. Not a polite request to amend the agreement, but total public opposition, designed to torpedo the agreement, along with unrealistic demands...."
April-May 2015
"Why Can't Israel Win Wars Any More?"
Journal Article, Survival, issue 2, volume 57
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
With its basic security against non-nuclear threats now essentially ensured, Israel should develop a greater ability to live with the pain inflicted by Hizbullah, Hamas and others like them.
"The Delegitimization of Israel: Diplomatic Warfare, Sanctions, and Lawfare"
Journal Article, Israel Journal of Foreign Affairs, issue 1, volume 9
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Matthew S. Cohen
Delegitimization and diplomatic warfare campaigns are organized efforts to sway public opinion and national policy, and are aimed at making it difficult for nations to pursue their interests....The tools used to accomplish this include condemnation in international fora, attempts to undermine the nation's bilateral relations with other nations, and the use of the media and public events to spread negative impressions of the nation. The end goal is to compel the nation to change policies or make it a pariah, thus undermining its ability to prosper or even survive.
February 17, 2015
"Netanyahu Undermines Battle Against Nuclear Iran"
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
"It is clear...that the true motivation for the visit was an attempt by the Prime Minister to use the Congressional stage for his own political purposes and by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Boehner, to drive an historic wedge between the Democrats and Republicans on Israel."
February 2, 2015
Bibi's Gamble
Media Feature
By Charles G. Cogan, Associate, International Security Program, Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Jim Lobe
The closer the Western powers and Iran come to a negotiated settlement, the more we hear the West and Iran are destined to be enemies. Can the political establishment in the West and Israel ever say 'yes' to peaceful co-existence with the Islamic Republic? CrossTalking with Charles Cogan, Chuck Freilich, and Jim Lobe.
Janaury 22, 2015
"A 'Big Bang' in Israeli Politics?"
Op-Ed, American Interest
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
"The need for major reforms in the areas of health, education, housing, and even national security strategy are common to many countries, but the ability of Israel's governmental system to deliver these public goods is increasingly in question."
December 31, 2014
"From Decisive Defeat to Restraint"
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
"In these circumstances, in which Israel's ability to achieve decisive defeats in future conflicts has diminished, it should be more selective in its uses of force and do so primarily when the prospects of achieving decisive defeat are high, not just out of a desire to preserve some vague concept of deterrence."
November 26, 2014
"'But is it Good for the Jews?'"
Op-Ed, The Jerusalem Post
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
"After an admirable campaign to place the Iranian issue on the international agenda, Netanyahu overplayed his hand and turned himself into an annoyance, largely ignored by the international community, even the US. Moreover, his West Bank policies have dramatically exacerbated Israel's international isolation, including the worst downturn in relations with the US in decades. If a nuclear Iran truly is an existential threat, as Netanyahu avers, it warrants a commensurate effort to regain the high ground on the Palestinian issue as well. In fact, doing so is essential in its own right."
November 26, 2014
"A Hard Truth: Iran Will Remain a Nuclear Threshold State"
Op-Ed, The National Interest
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
"Based on what we know of the negotiations, the hard truth is that Iran will have succeeded in becoming a de facto nuclear threshold state, i.e. one that will remain just months from an operational capability; the threat of a nuclear Iran will be with us for years to come, and, in effect, we will be talking about ongoing conflict management, not resolution."


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Even with all of his current success, Steve hasn't forgotten the challenges of his start-up year in 1996. Besides launching Uni Pro Painting, he got married, bought his first house, and he and his wife had their first child.
"That was a whirlwind of a year," he says. "I thought if I could get through this, I could get through anything."
The Bedford, Ohio painters share their outlook for the new year, and offer advice for fellow commercial painting contractors.
How are you adapting to the current economic challenges?
It's impossible to conduct business like we did as little as two years ago. We've become more aggressive in going after work. If I see a construction dumpster, I stop to see who the general contractor is. If it's someone we'd like to work for, we get on the bidders list.
Last year, we talked to the general contractors we work with and asked them about their plans for pursuing new work. We then made a decision to strengthen the alliances with the contractors that we felt had an aggressive plan. These times force us to go through every aspect of our operation and examine every process. The good news is that when we survive these difficult times, we will emerge a leaner, more aggressive company.
What were the key turning points in your company's growth?
As a business owner, it's hard to let go, but trying to do everything yourself is counterproductive. I learned the hard way that I needed to delegate more and surround myself with the right people. I've been extremely fortunate to be working side by side with my father. There is nobody better at running a job, or analyzing a project. Another important move was to get my wife to come to work for the company. Her years of experience in administration helped take us forward by establishing the infrastructure of the company. Within the last year, we added a second full-time estimator. This enabled us to increase our bid volume and allows me to focus on new business. Last, but certainly not least, I credit our crew. Over the years, we have built a solid team that represents us in the field. They share in our passion for the trade and are the face of our company.
Besides word-of-mouth referrals, do you do anything else to market and promote your company?
We launched a new website and recently began some radio advertising. We have been members of the Blue Book since 2002 and it has provided us great exposure with local companies, as well as contractors in our area. We work hard to maintain our customer base and stay in contact with them as much as possible. If you're not talking to your customers, someone else is.
What does your paint supplier mean to your business?
Sherwin-Williams has been a partner with us since the beginning. Their service is unparalleled and they are extremely innovative in developing new products to meet the demands of today. It's easy to judge the value of a supplier when everything is going right. The true measurement is how the company conducts itself when faced with adversity. Any time we ever had an issue, our problems became their problems, and together we were able to get through it. From deliveries to project leads, our sales rep Joe Scott and the entire staff at the Solon Commercial Store have become an integral part of our operation.
What's your advice for other paint company owners?
First, be passionate. You need to pour 110 percent into your business and not look back. I guess I'm very fortunate, because I can get up in the morning and look forward to going to work and to the challenges that lie ahead. Your passion also carries you through tough times and helps you persevere.
Second, always conduct yourself as a professional and lead by example. The way you conduct yourself with customers, suppliers, employees, etc., lets people know what your company is about and what your values are. This is very important when you're trying to create a reputation and develop a brand.
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It's not too late so sign up for Murtha-Fest … er, I mean the Showcase for Commerce in Johnstown, Pa.
Murth-Fest (er, … I mean the Showcase — oh, whatever) is an annual extravangza for defense contractors to peddle their favorite prducts that for whatever reason, sadly, remain unfunded.
The host of Murtha-Fest is, of course, John Murtha, that generous benefactor of the defense industry. From his perch on the defense appropriations committee, the congressman can anonymously dispense millions on any defense project he likes. Not surprisingly, the heaviest hitters in the defense business are pleased to de-camp to Murtha's power base in Cambria County every year for a little show-and-tell.
I've discussed Murtha-Fest before here.
I've also presented a respectable defense of the anonymous earmarks process, as told to me by none other than Rep. Ike Skelton. Read that here.
Please make up your own mind. Or, if you have a free weekend on 1-2 June, go up to Cambria County to see the Murtha-Fest spectacle for yourself.


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Peeing in her swimsuit at the beach with Audrey. The latest real wetting update has Audrey at the beach in her swim suit. She decides that she really needs to pee, she is quite desperate and very lazily. Instead of a female desperation run she kneels and then starts to pee in her swimsuit a wonderful swimsuit wetting movie with Audrey
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What's more perfect than the simplicity of this sandwich? It's comforting, not too difficult to make, and you need only a few key ingredients—these are the essentials to preparing the kind of midnight food we love. The kind of food that will make you close your eyes and exhale a hot cheesy jumble that sounds like "Oh my gah, so freakin' good."–Max and Eli Sussman
LC Man Does Not Live By Midnight Snack Alone Note
Sure, this fab fried egg sandwich makes a mean midnight snack. But it's also adept at satiating cravings morning, noon, and, er, earlier in the night. After all, man does not live by midnight snack alone. Nor does he live by cheese and egg alone, so if you find yourself considering slipping a slice or three of ham or a fistful of fried bacon between those cheesy slices of sourdough, we say trust your instincts. (And if you've guests over for an early football game or an ad hoc gathering, we say pretend you're a short-order cook and whip out some fried egg sandwiches, letting each guest customize and assemble his or her own.) As for the amount of cheese you choose to use, yes, the recipe seems to suggest you err on the side of excess. But that's between you and your scale. We're staying out of it.
Fried Egg Sandwich Recipe
- Quick Glance
- Serves 1
- 2 to 8 thin slices Cheddar cheese (yes, 8)
- 2 thick slices sourdough bread
- Olive oil
- 1 large egg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cooked bacon or ham (optional)
- Store-bought or homemade hot sauce, for serving
- 1. Preheat the broiler.
- 2. Place half the cheese on each slice of bread and place them on a baking sheet, cheese-side up. Slide the pan under the broiler until the cheese melts , but keep an eye on the broiler, because the cheese can burn fast.
- 3. While the cheese melts, heat about a teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. After about 20 seconds, crack the egg into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and let the egg sit until the white sets completely. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 4. Remove the melted cheese toasts from the broiler and slide onto a plate. Using a spatula, place the egg, sunny-side up, on a slice of cheesy toast. Top with bacon or ham, if desired, then top with the other cheese toast, cheese side down. Eat immediately, employing the hot sauce as desired.
Hungry for more? Chow down on these:
- Kale, Bacon and Egg Sandwich from The Kitchn
- Sage Biscuit Egg Sandwich from Turntable Kitchen
- Mom's Soft-Boiled Eggs 'n' Toast from Leite's Culinaria
- Fried Potatoes and Eggs from Leite's Culinaria
Fried Egg Sandwich Recipe © 2012 Max and Eli Sussman. Photo © 2012 Alex Farnum. All rights reserved.


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Humble police say teen's shooting death may be drug-related
By Dale Lezon | December 11, 2012 | Updated: December 11, 2012 8:37am
A 19-year-old man was found shot to death in the driver's seat of a car parked at an apartment complex in Humble Monday night.
The shooting happened about 9:15 p.m. at 18839 Memorial, according to the Humble Police Department.
Police said officers were dispatched to the scene and found the man dead in the car. Investigators were interviewing three people of interest in the case. Police said investigators believe the shooting may be drug-related, but did not release details about what led them to that conclusion.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Humble Police Department at 281 446-7127 or 281 319-9769.


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When Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota, ranking member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, helped Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa craft an amendment to the Farm Bill that would nullify dozens — if not hundreds — of state laws, this was his explanation, clear and simple: "I'm tired of these states doing this crap." And apparently a narrow majority of the House of Representatives agrees, since this amendment was included in the pared-down version of the Farm Bill that passed the House, 216-208.
What Mr. Peterson so crudely referred to were state laws that safeguard public health, food safety, animal welfare and the environment. It potentially includes a whole host of state legislation including laws addressing the intensive confinement of farm animals, requiring labeling of farm-raised fish, banning BPA in baby food jars, banning the sale of raw milk, and (recently passed in Maryland) banning arsenic in chicken feed. These state laws are just the tip of the iceberg for Reps. Peterson and King, whose poorly drafted, overreaching amendment flies in the face of states' rights and the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.


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The Wall Street Journal reported that ExxonMobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), BP plc (LSE:BP) and TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) have agreed to merge two competing natural gas pipeline projects into a single pipeline that will export natural gas from Alaska's North Slope to Asia.
As quoted in the market news:
The export project may not be ready for a decade or more given the scale of construction and the many technical, legal, political and financial barriers; the companies say the costs could run from $45 billion to more than $65 billion. But it would let the companies move billions of dollars in natural gas that is now stranded on the North Slope and help support many decades more of oil and natural-gas development in the U.S. Arctic.
The announcement follows a March settlement between the state of Alaska and the companies over a long-running dispute over leases at the Point Thomson field, located east of the massive Prudhoe Bay field. The companies were allowed to keep their large leases in exchange for promises to begin first oil production from Point Thomson by 2016 and to combine their competing projects.
The new project will include natural-gas processing facilities and a natural-gas export terminal somewhere along the south central Alaskan coast.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edd Cooper of Cumberland are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Johnnie Susan Cooper, to Chamath N. Wijewardane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nalin Wijewardane of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Franklin Davis of Cumberland, the late Fermon Cooper and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ivis Blackwell, all of Mathiston.
She is a graduate of East Webster High School. She received her bachelorŌĆÖs and masterŌĆÖs degrees in nursing and her doctorate degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing in Jackson.
She is a member of Theta Beta and Zeta Rho Chapters of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
She is currently employed as an assistant professor at Mississippi University for Women, College of Nursing, Graduate Nursing Department.
She is a member of the Mississippi Nurses Association Advanced Practice Nursing Council, Mississippi Nursing Foundation Car Tag Task Force, American Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the American College of Nurse Practitioners.
The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Don Edmond Wijewardane and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Abeywardena, all of Colombi, Sri Lanka.
He is a graduate of the Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University. He is currently employed at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville.
The wedding is set for 2 p.m. Jan. 1, 2011 at Mantee Baptist Church in Mantee. The service will be officiated by Rev. Stephen Scott Griffin.
The reception will be held at the Mantee Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Serving as the matron of honor will be Mrs. Alison Pratt Herrington, Germantown, Tenn.
Flower girls will be Miss Jenna Claire and Miss Macey Grace Cooper, both of Mantee.
Bridesmaids will be Mrs. Coy Farley Burgess of West Point, Mrs. Janet McMullen Johnson of Johnson City, Tenn., Mrs. Gwendolyn Sprayberry Lordeon of Calhoun City, Mrs. Tonia Raines McLendon of Starkville, Mrs. Melanie Cooper Reed of Caledonia, and Krishni Wijewardane of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The best man will be Nalin K. Wijewardane of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Serving as the ring bearer will be Brady Reed of Caledonia.
Groomsmen will be Dolph Bryan, Arthur C. ŌĆ£SonnyŌĆØ Kelly, Rick Sharp, and Willie Wasson, all of Starkville, Brian Kittrell of Brandon, John OŌĆÖKelly of Ackerman, and Eranjith Wijewardane of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Serving as ushers will be Jon Davis of Sturgis, Tom Sheward of Columbus, and Glynn Stone and Starkville.
The wedding will be under the direction of Rebecca Carter of Mantee.
The pianist will be Tracey Phillips of Madison, Tenn. The organist will be Eloise Phillips, Roswell, Ga.
Other special music will be presented by Mrs. Jana Smith, Wiggins, and the Mantee Baptist Church Handbell Choir directed by Mrs. Martha Sullivan of Mantee.


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Editor's Note: If anyone knows how to fish the Louisiana Delta, it will be Strike King Professional Greg Hackney of Gonzales, Louisiana. You may think that puts all the odds in his favor, and it would, if he weren't fishing against the best bass fishermen in the world in the biggest bass tournament in the world. This year, the Bassmaster Classic will be held February18-20 in the Louisiana Delta. Inquiring minds want to know how Hackney will fish, and what lures he thinks will be required to win the Classic.
Part 1: Greg Hackney Explains that Weather More Than Any Other Factor May Determine the 2011 Bassmaster Champion
Question: Most people know that the 2011 Bassmaster Classic will be held in your backyard –the Louisiana Delta. Before we know anything about the water, the weather or the fishing conditions that you'll have to face, what's your game plan?
Hackney: In this year's Bassmaster Classic, I've got three-different areas I plan to fish where I believe the Classic can be won. I've spent plenty of time pre-fishing those spots to learn how to get around and become familiar with them. I can't make a decision on which place I'll fish, until I see what the weather will be during the tournament. Weather will play a major role in producing a Classic winner at this event. The weather and how the fishermen adapt to the weather will be the major elements in deciding the 2011 Classic champion.
Last year, the Classic was held on Lay Lake in Birmingham, Alabama, and on a lake like that, a cold front wouldn't have nearly as much effect on the bass as it would on the bass in the Delta. A cold front can completely destroy fishing certain sections on the Delta, while improving other parts of the lake. I'll have to wait until the practice days and possibly the first day of competition before I know where I'll fish. I have two primary regions and a back-up one. Now, the weather isn't the only factor that will help to determine the Classic winner. The Mississippi River also will play an important role. We may have ideal weather for the Classic, and then the Mississippi River may do something bad. The water in the Delta comes from the Mississippi River, so whatever affects the Mississippi River also will affect the Louisiana Delta.
Question: What's an example of the Mississippi River doing something bad?
Hackney: The Mississippi River may flood, we may have 80-degree temperatures down in the Delta, and the Mississippi River may flush extremely-cold water into the Delta water we'll be fishing. Remember that much of the water that comes into the Mississippi comes from northern states like Minnesota, and it will surprise me if the water temperature in the Mississippi River is higher than 40 degrees. Just because we have warm, pretty, beautiful weather for the Classic doesn't necessarily mean we'll have warm, pretty, beautiful water on the Delta. The opposite scenario also can be true.
We may have cold, nasty weather in New Orleans, and the northern states upriver may have really-warm weather, producing warm water with cold air temperatures in the Delta. You'll see a lot of variables in this year's Classic that you normally don't see when the Classic is held on an impoundment. The Delta encompasses a large region. The Atchafalaya River and the Mississippi River flow into the Louisiana Delta, and we have more than 300 miles of water to fish there.
Question: If you had to pick one lure that you believe will be a key lure to win in the Classic, what lure will it be?
Hackney: My No. 1 lure will be Strike King's Hack Attack Jig, because it not only catches bass, but it catches more quality (bigger) bass than other lures. Bigger bass is what's required to win the Classic. I don't think getting bites will be a problem in this year's Classic, but all the contestants will be looking for bigger bass. The fishing is so good in the Delta right now that I won't be surprised if every angler catches his limit every day. A limit of big bass every day will win the prize.
Question: What weight of a five-bass limit do you believe will be required to win the Classic?
Hackney: If 15 pounds of bass each day wins the Classic, you'll know that we have bad fishing conditions. If we have good fishing conditions, an angler may have to catch 22 pounds of bass each day to win the Classic. The time's really too far out right now here in mid-January to take an educated guess on how many pounds of bass will win the Classic. The Delta has the size of bass right now that if all the conditions are right, you may have to bring-in a 20-pound stringer every day to win.
Question: If you only can take one color and one trailer of the Hack Attack Jig, which will you use?
Hackney: I'll take a sexy-craw-colored jig with a double-header colored chunk as a trailer. I'd be fishing heavy cover, grass and wood.
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Indiana casino gaming legislation could reduce Rising Sun and Ohio County gaming tax revenues by 82 percent.
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just started stripping down an 81 gsx400F that i grabbed for $400 a couple of years ago, the intention is to get it road worthy for a mate to ride on his L's but we'll see what happens (looking at a DR or something similar for more adv type riding soon after) I might have it ready in time to tag along to this (if i can get loki another bike to ride by then)
First thing i noticed when i pulled the sump plug is that fuel's been getting into the oil (stuffed rings i suppose) and i mean a lot of fuel obviously over some time. it's a 2600ml capacity sump and i pulled 7 ltrs of oil/fuel mix out of it....
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welcome to the site!!!
I'll get back to you when I have a bit more time, but in the mean time read up!!!
I have read a lot of interesting threads on DBs and it looks like Ford left a lot of HP/Tourque on the table with the 99 to 2003 PowerStrokes with the factory settings. Since the engine will be a total rebuild I have decided to bump up the HP a little over stock.
Since I will be going with a new turbo and want to stick with a Garrett unit, I have learned the Wicked Wheel is a good upgrade to the stock unit. Instead of adding the WW to the stock unit would it be better to get a new Garret GTP-38 unit for a little more bump in the HP department? Will the GTP-38 run with the stock injectors or does the engine need a slightly larger injector? I will be getting new injectors anyway so I can order them with a slight upgrade to them. I have been looking at a Edge Evolution programmer for this setup any Forum members use the Edge Evolution guy in their rides? I don't want to re-invent the wheel thats why I am asking the more knowledgeable members @ this Forum for their input.
i'd go with Full Force Diesel for injectors, and the Garret 38r is an awesome turbo and will hold to about 500 or so, if you still want to tow, i'm sure some 238cc hybrids will do great for you, get some custom tuning from, PHP (power hungry performance), Gearhead, DP, TW, its really your choice on tuning there is a lot of choices out there
Welcome to the site and don't hesitate to ask questions!
First if you are doing an engine build there are a few upgrades I'd recomend. I'd definitely get main studs and head studs. The head studs aren't cheap but they are a lot cheaper and easier to install now than after you blow a head gasket if you start trying to push the power.
Have the cam checked out. On the engine I built the hardening on the cam was getting worn and with as many miles that the engine has on it it may be in need of new. Your machine shop should be able to tell you if it's good or not.
On the injectors if they have 400K on them I can pretty much gurantee you they are shot and you don't even want to mess with rebuilding them. Just get new Alliant injectors. CSIPSD can recomend a good source for injectors. Just to verify if you take the solenoids off you'll see a little square plate. If you can't fit a .002" feeler gauge under it loosely then they are junk. I'd probably go with some AC injectors and maybe put some bigger nozzles on them.
For start up you pretty much just crank. If you want you can fill the hpo resivoir and the head rails. It's going to take a bit before it fires. But you just have to crank. Have the block heater plugged in after you put the coolant in while you are finishing up the install. That will help it want to fire better. If you watch your oil pressure gauge you'll see the gauge come up and it should fire shortly there after.
When it does first start it will run like crap, so don't be scared. It'll run real rough because of all the air in the oil and fuel systems. If you don't drive it right away and shut it off it will crank a bit to start until you get the air worked out which can take up to 50 miles or so.
If you are getting a new turbo I'd go for the GTP-38R. It'll flow a bit more air than stock and will hold up to some more abuse.
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Last weekend, my DH and I made the trip up to Lake Luzerne, NY for a long weekend of relaxing with the horses. This is the second time we have been up there - we had so much fun last year, we went an additional day this year!
The campsite facilities are nice, with firepits and picnic tables at each site, flush toilets a short walk from the site, and showers a short drive down the road. Most people stay in tents or campers. There are permanent paddocks for the horses.
The first day we arrived just before lunch and went on a several hour ride with the couple of friends we normally meet with, plus a few people who had never been horse camping (and in one case, had never had her horse out on trails before!). The pace was leisurely, which wasn't bad for an unusually warm day (temp was upper 80s and humid.. summer flashback). The local trails in general have nice footing and pretty views.
The second day was the day we planned to be in the saddle all day. We were going to see if we could connect some bits of trail on our way to the Hudson river. We had a sketchy map provided by some other people staying at the campsite and a bunch of enthusiastic horses. We set a less leisurely pace, which my body certainly appreciated (walking bothers my still-healing leg and my back, go figure).
The big climb of the day
View at the top:
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The next day we gave the horses a break and trekked down to Saratoga Raceway. It was Travers Stakes day, so the place was bursting with people. Always entertaining to people watch in such a crowd.. we saw every manner of dress from pajamas to formal. We celebrated with a lady who won $6 on her first bet ever. We listened to a man sitting in front of us casually mention to his buddy that he lost $50K betting over the course of the day. I don't gamble, but it was fun to watch all the same.
On Sunday, we were in the saddle early to get in a last ride before heading home. We explored some new trails up to a lookout point we had heard great things about. Indeed, the view at the top was breathtaking!
Then we packed up and headed home. Just to keep the trip interesting, about a mile from our exit off the interstate, we heard a tremendous BANG and looked in the mirrors to see bits of tire flinging off the trailer. The blowout actually ripped the fender right off the trailer!! Changing a tire on the side of the interstate is never much fun, but we got lucky that a nice Statie stopped and his car being there at least got people to move out of the right lane.
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1965 Ford Mustang GT - How-To Plan For Ponies: Part One In A Five-Part Series
Mustang Monthly And Mike Morgan Motorsports Show You How To Plan For And Build In Real-World Power
Have you ever wondered what you could do with a stock Mustang's performance? We think about this when we're muscling onto a freeway, wondering where the factory-rated 225 hp is. Truth is, those factory horsepower ratings were mostly Madison Avenue hoopla. They don't mean much in the real world where tires become intimate with the asphalt. Horsepower really doesn't carry much weight in the relative scheme of things. Torque is what should mean the most in your pursuit of power.
Torque is what really matters when it's time to step on the gas. Take a '65 Mustang with a 225hp, 289 4V, for example. Father Ford tells us that the 289 4V engine makes 225 hp at 4,400 rpm. So what? The 305 lb-ft of torque that comes in around 3,200 rpm is what pulls weight with us. Wide-open throttle is where our engine does its best work. Punch the accelerator, hear the secondaries open, and feel the pressure at your backside. Maximum backside pressure (acceleration) should come on board around 3,200 rpm. The mill begins to go to sleep beyond 4,000 rpm.
The more aggressive sibling, the 271hp 289 Hi-Po, achieves maximum torque and horsepower in the 6,000-rpm range because that's where it's designed to make its power. It's a racing engine by nature. Ford did this with a more aggressive camshaft profile using the same valve, the same port, and the same carburetor sizing. This means you can turn any Ford small-block into a Hi-Po with the correct camshaft profile. Summing it up, the camshaft determines an engine's personality more than any other modification. But we are getting ahead of ourselves.
Our readers ask us how they can step up power without losing the stock appearance. That's an easier question to answer than you might think. We decided to answer this question with a chassis dyno and good old-fashioned engine tuning. We contacted Jerry Choate of West Coast Classic Mustang for a subject vehicle-his father-in-law's '65 Mustang GT hardtop. Then we called Mike Morgan Motorsports in North Hollywood, California, for answers on improving power. House expert Derek Real offered guidance in this area. When we picked up the Mustang GT from West Coast Classic Mustang's new location in Reseda, California, the car was running poorly. Low-end torque was nonexistent, leaning on the throttle was disappointing, and the rebuilt 289 didn't accelerate smartly as you would expect with a gentle throttle tip-in. There was also a lean surge and lackluster performance.
Creating power boils down to knowing how to plan for it. A few of us put the cart before the horse (so to speak), thinking that quick-and-dirty bolt-ons are the answer. Your first priority should be a solid foundation. On the day of our first round of dyno tests, it was hot and miserable in the San Fernando Valley, with the mercury around 95 degrees and a relative humidity of 60-70 percent. Warm temperatures adversely affect power, as well as our attitudes. Engines struggle to make power when the mercury rises-they prefer cool, dry air because it enables them to make more power via thermal expansion. Cool air is dense, in that it rapidly expands inside an engine, which makes more power. Hot air isn't as effective because most of the expansion has already occurred outside the combustion chamber.
The Basics
First, you should have a healthy engine with good compression, low oil consumption, quiet bearings and piston skirts, spec'd camlobes, and a fresh timing set. These are necessary basics for performance. Without them, no amount of engine tuning will make a difference.
Run a compression check on a warm engine. All eight bores should yield uniform compression readings. The norm for a 289 4V engine, for example, is 120-160 psi per cylinder. At a warm idle, manifold vacuum should read around 22 inches. Anything below 18 inches of vacuum in a stock engine isn't healthy. Low manifold vacuum doesn't always mean bad piston rings, a wiped camshaft, or burned valves. However, it can mean incorrect ignition timing or air/fuel mixture, a faulty vacuum advance, or an intake manifold vacuum leak. Manifold leakage is detected with a bouncing vacuum gauge needle, depending on the nature of the leak. A wiped camlobe or poorly adjusted rocker arms can also cause needle fluctuation. The process of elimination will solve these problems.
With a healthy engine in tow, we're ready for tuning on the chassis dyno. Mike Morgan Motorsports has a Dyno Jet 248 that enables us to see firsthand how much power our Mustang can produce at the drive wheels.
Dyno Might!
It's one thing to talk the talk, but it's another to walk the walk. A quick blast on the dyno eliminates all doubt. Derek Real and Raymond Rivera positioned our Mustang GT on the dyno, safely tied everything down, and went to work. Real saddled up behind the wheel while Rivera manned the computer keyboard. We're about to find out how much power the Mustang generates in a poor state of tune and why. We have a dead-stock 289 4V V-8 with an Autolite 4100 carburetor and a single-point distributor with an inoperative vacuum advance.
Real slips the C4 into Drive, gently accelerating through First, Second, and then Drive. At approximately 60-mph dyno speed, he mashes the accelerator, kicking the C4 into Second (passing gear). The 289 screams, followed by an upshift into Drive at 4,400 rpm. If our Mustang had been on the highway, it would be accelerating through 100 mph. At 117 mph and 4,600 rpm, Real comes off the gas and brings the rear wheels to a stop. The maximum horsepower is 128.4 at 4,100 rpm and torque is 193.9 lb-ft at 3,400 rpm-our baseline.
When it comes to an engine's state of tune, there's a lot to consider in the classic Ford camp. The Autolite 4100 is an outstanding carburetor. Its simple design and trouble-free performance make it a favorite with Ford enthusiasts, who would rather have it than an equivalent Holley 1850. Our Autolite 4100 is a 480-cfm four-barrel. We learned during our first dyno pull that the fuel/air mixture is decidedly lean, which hurts torque. This was apparent as engine rpm increased. The mixture grew leaner-and so did torque. This tells us that carburetor jetting is too lean due to jet size or perhaps obstructed passages.
The stock ignition system demonstrates the need for improvement also. Worn distributor bushings, point bounce, and an inoperative vacuum advance are factors. Worn distributor bushings and shaft cause the shaft to wander, changing the dwell angle and point gap-which makes for inconsistent performance.
For Dyno Run No. 2, we decided to swap in a Pertronix Ignitor ignition module. The Ignitor eliminates ignition points and condenser in old distributors, making them virtually maintenance-free. The Ignitor also improves cold starting and ignition performance throughout the range. You can feel a noticeable difference behind the wheel.
We decided to see if there would be a noticeable difference in power with the Ignitor installed. We gained horsepower (up 2.7 to 131.1) and torque (up 1.1 lb-ft). These gains won't make the record books, but they show us what's possible.
Look at what happens when we remove the air cleaner prior to dyno run No. 3. Not only do we have a restrictive, hot-air tube, air-cleaner housing, but a dirty air filter to boot. We gain 2 hp yet lose torque-less than 1 lb-ft.
The changes we've made aren't much to write home about. We upgraded to a Pertronix Ignitor module and gained a modest amount of power. We also gained reliability and fuel efficiency and learned that the Ignitor changes the spark curve. When you install the Ignitor on a small-block Ford, this changes the initial spark timing. With points, initial timing was 13 degrees BTDC (before top-dead center). With the Ignitor, timing retards to 6 degrees BTDC, which hurts power. Admittedly, we didn't allow for the spark retard, which adversely affected our results, nor did we gain the power we'd hoped for with the Ignitor. That's our fault, not Pertronix's. Had we bumped the timing ahead by 7 degrees initial advance, we would have likely seen a gain of 5-6 hp and 10 lb-ft of torque.
With all the buzz about spark plugs, we decided to see how a new set of spark plugs would affect performance. We screwed in a set of Bosch plugs (though we recommend Autolite or Motorcraft platinum tips) to see what-if any-gains would be achieved from such a simple swap on Dyno Run No. 4.
Much to our surprise, we lost horsepower yet gained torque with a spark plug change. Peak horsepower comes in lower this time at around 131.3. Torque is up modestly at 196.7. This isn't always a reflection on spark plugs themselves, but changing atmospheric conditions during the spark plug change.
As you can see, the changes we made didn't witness much of a difference in performance at wide-open throttle. Upgrading to the Pertronix Ignitor and removing the air cleaner netted the greatest gain at nearly 5 hp at wide-open throttle. With these changes, torque is up nearly 3 lb-ft.
On an average, we've gained 4 hp and 5 lb-ft of torque. Although these numbers fail to impress, they show us what's possible with simple engine tuning and better components. Modest improvements and tuning can net between 5 and 10 hp on a stock engine.
If we could repeat this baseline test, then for starters, we would have rebuilt and rejetted the stock 4100 carburetor. And we would have made adjustments to the vacuum advance as well, which wasn't working at all. Improving the fuel/air mixture (richer mixture) and recurving the vacuum advance (improved initial advance) would have netted more horsepower from the stock 289.
Overall, we didn't make that big of a difference in torque or horsepower, but did prove one thing: minor tuning can make a difference. Just by upgrading the Petronix Ignitor, removing the stock air cleaner, and changing the spark plugs we managed to gain 4hp and 5lb-ft of torque. Not bad for a few hours work. But what can you do if you want more power from your vintage small block? That's the question we'll address next month with some help from the folks at Edelbrock.


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If you attended the Driver Management session by Michael Niehaus and Johan @ MMS, or even if you didn't have that opportunity, I would recommend you read the 3-part series that Michael has on his blog right now. The 3 part "novel" pretty much covers every known way to manage/handle drives with ConfigMgr OSD. Maybe it'll spark a review of your current methods or give you some ideas on how to improve what you are already doing well.
Michael was kind enough to link back to my post here on Driver Management, so thank you to him for and to Johan for mentioning it during the MMS session.
Take a read:
Johan also added a MDT LTI post on his blog:
I had previously posted on a blog where Michael Niehaus created a powershell script to check for the necessary packages for a task sequence.
Jason Schefelmaer has take it one step further and add some prompts to it. See his post and download here.
Maik has updated the Deployment Web Service to V7. This is a pretty easy upgrade from V6, you just need to replace all the files in your virtual directory with the new files, minus your web.config as that hasn't changed and saves you from reconfiguring, and then recycle your app pool.
Download here.
Here are some of the updates:
- AddComputer (MACAddress, UUID, ComputerName, SiteCode) : Adds a new computer to SMS/SCCM and returns the ResourceID if successful
- ClearLastPXEAdvertisementForCollection (CollectionID, SiteCode) : Clears the last PXE advertisement flag for all computers in the specified collection
- ClearLastPXEAdvertisementForComputer (MACAddress, UUID, SiteCode) : Clears the last PXE advertisement flag for the specified computer
- ClearLastPXEAdvertisementForComputerByID (RessourceID, SiteCode) : Clears the last PXE advertisement flag for the specified computer
- DeleteComputer (MACAddress, UUID, SiteCode) : Deletes a computer from SMS/SCCM.
- DeleteComputerAssociation (ReferenceComputerMacAddress, ReferenceComputerUUID, DestinationComputerMacAddress, DestinationComputerUUID, SiteCode) : Deletes an existing association between two computers
- DeleteComputerAssociationByID (ReferenceComputerResourceID, DestinationComputerResourceID, SiteCode) : Deletes an existing association between two computers
- DeleteComputerByID (ResourceID, SiteCode) : Deletes a computer from SMS/SCCM
- GetComputerName (MACAddress, UUID, SiteCode) : Returns the name of the specified computer
- GetComputerNameByID (ResourceID, SiteCode) : Returns the name of the specified computer
- HasAdvertisement (MACAddress, UUID, AdvertisementID, SiteCode) : Checks if a specific advertisement is available for the specified computer
- HasOSDAdvertisementByCollectionID (MACAddress, UUID, CollectionID, SiteCode) : Checks if an OSD advertisement is available to the specified computer limited by a specific collection
- RemoveComputerFromCollection (MACAddress, UUID, CollectionID, SiteCode) : Removes a computer from the specified collection
- RemoveComputerFromCollectionByID (ResourceID, CollectionID, SiteCode) : Removes a computer from the specified collection
- SearchComputerByName (SearchString, SiteCode) : Returns a list of computers with the supplied search string as part of their name/netbiosname
- GetComputerParentPath (ComputerName) : Returns the LDAP path to the parent object of the computer (helpful to save the current OU of a computer at the beginning of a deployment)
Fixed a bug in the GetComputerNameByNetbootGUID and SetComputerDescription functions.
- GetComputerRoles (SerialNumber, AssetTag, MacAddress, UUID) : Returns a list of Roles assigned to the computer
I'm currently in Las Vegas this week attending MMS 2010. There has been some some fantastic content surrounding Configuration Manager V.Next. Very interesting what they will be doing with that product. This conference is hands down one of the best conferences you can attend for technical information for Microsoft System Center products.
Also had some great discussions around MDT last night during 2 Birds of a Feather sessions, the first one was a Ask the Experts: MDT 2010 with Michael Niehaus, also attending were Tim Mintner, Johan Arwidmark and Ben Hunter. Following that session, I hosted a Open Forum: MDT/OSD and we also had some great discussions surrounding MDT/OSD and Image creating best practices. As usual we ran out of time, there is just never enough time to discuss OSD/MDT!
Michael and Johan put on a fantastic presentation today on Driver Management called "A Drivers Saga – The Control Freak Meets the Dynamic Developer", they showed both management in MDT 2010 LTI, along with ConfigMgr and the associated pains :) Johan gave me a nice plug for my post on driver management. So I really appreciated that. There are many ways to manage drivers with ConfigMgr and for us, the hybrid solution works really well and kind of gives you the best of both worlds.
Also announced today was Configuration Manager R3 beta, read more here.
Well that's about all for now, I'm sure I'll have more to post after a few more sessions.
Linking to yet another post from Michael Niehaus :)
He's got a nice post showing you how to hide and then display the TS progress bar again. This is nice since the TS progress bar is always on top and sometimes it's nice to hide that so you can do something else.
Read more here.
Michael Niehaus posted a blog post with some powershell scripts to help identify what packages you might be missing for your TS. This can be a frustrating process as you try to identify what packages are missing, since the generic error doesn't tell you what is all actually missing, just that something IS missing (one at a time). :)
Script files are attached to his post located here.
I was helping someone configure some shares the other day for Migdata and Logs. I dug this up from the old BDD 2.5 documentation, it's a good reference point for creating access to shares in order for computers to put files there.
After you have configured the SMS client access accounts, you need to configure the appropriate shared folder permissions. Ensure that unauthorized users are unable to access user state migration information and the deployment logs. Only the workstation creating the user state migration information and the deployment logs should have access to these folders.
To configure the shared folder permissions for each folder listed in Table 24, perform the following steps for each folder:
1. Start Windows Explorer and navigate to SharedFolder (where SharedFolder is one of the shared folders listed in Table 24).
2. Right-click SharedFolder (where SharedFolder is one of the shared folders listed in Table 24), and then click Properties.
3. On the Security tab, click Advanced.
4. On the Permissions tab, clear the Allow inheritable permissions from the parent to propagate to this object and all child objects check box.
5. When the Remove when prompted to either Copy or Remove the permission entries that were previously applied from the parent appears, click Remove.
6. On the Permissions tab, click Add.
7. In the Enter the object name to select text box, type Domain Computers, and then click OK.
This action allows domain computers to create subfolders.
8. On the Permission Entry for Text dialog box, in the Apply onto list, select This folder only.
9. On the Permission Entry for Text dialog box, in the Permissions list, select Allow for the Create Folders/Append Data permission, and then click OK.
10. Repeat steps 6– 9 substituting Domain Users for Domain Computers.
11. On the Permissions tab, click Add.
12. In the Enter the object name to select text box, type CREATOR OWNER, and then click OK.
This action allows domain computers and domain users to access the subfolders they create.
13. On the Permission Entry for Text dialog box, in the Apply onto list, select Subfolders and files only.
14. On the Permission Entry for Text dialog box, in the Permissions list, select Allow for the Full Control permission, and then click OK.
15. Repeat steps 11–13 for each group that you want to grant administrative privileges.
The permissions you set in these steps allow a workstation to connect to the appropriate share and create a new folder in which to store user state information or logs, respectively. The folder permissions prevent other users or computers from accessing the data stored in the folder.
Note The default permissions on the SMS distribution point shares should provide the appropriate resource access by default.
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If you have ever wanted to hide that black cscript window in your custom wizard or pre-execution hook, read more here. Nice post showing you how to get rid of the window.
There is a very slick/simple way to process your customsettings.ini to see if your rules are processing the results you want.
All you need to do is create a folder called "zti_debug" or something and put the following files in that folder:
ztigather.wsf, ztigather.xml, ztiutility,vbs, ztidataccess,vbs, (copied from deploymentshare\scripts or your ConfigMgr MDT Scripts package) and your customsettings.ini
Also copy Microsoft.BDD.Utility.dll and put it on a \x86 folder, otherwise you will see "Can't load activex object result of missing Microsoft.bdd.utility.dll" in the logs.
Then i would create a batch file like this:
if exist c:\minint\nul rd c:\minint /s /q cscript.exe ZTIGather.wsf /debug:true
Run that batch file and it will process your rules and spit out BDD.log and ZTIGather.log into the MININT\SMSOSD\Logs folder and you can see how things are being processed. I usually just leave bdd.log open in trace32 and review it after every time i run it.
Hope this helps!
The post will cover the most common methods that I know of for driver management in ConfigMgr. For once I won't be talking about MDT integration!
Auto-Apply Drivers
Auto-Apply consists of importing all your drivers into ConfigMgr and then utilizing the "Auto-Apply Drivers" step in a Task Sequence, this step will match PNP ids and inject the drivers that match the detected ID's. You can limit selections by utilizing "Categories" or you can simply just let it have free reign on your driver database. The only step i've had to work with on this TS step is the "Install only the best matched compatible drivers" vs "Install all compatible drivers." I had a few models that wouldn't install all drivers unless I used "Install all compatible drivers." The biggest problem with this method is that it will grab the newest compatible driver, so if you just imported the latest greatest for a new model you have, many of those drivers will work for older models and will be used for those models even if you don't want them to be.
1) Quick, easy
2) Don't have to know what specific drivers you need, provided there is a matching driver, your device will be installed correctly, that works great for some people
3) Matches drivers based upon PNP
1) Sub-devices can be missed sometimes
2) No control over what drivers are being put where, you have some control with "Categories", but not the degree of control some people like, it will grab the newest/greatest driver it can find that matches your device
3) Matches drivers based upon PNP :)
Step in the TS this method focus's around:
Other main focus points you will want to be concerned with:
Using Driver Packages
This is commonly known as the "control freak" method. When using this method you typically want to control the specific drivers going to each model. Usually this is driven by a Task Sequence step with a WMI query to match up the Model. The major issue with this is that ConfigMgr won't let you import duplicate drivers, and if you are using common manufactures, 50-80% of your drivers could be same for every model. So what you end up doing is creating driver packages in ConfigMgr, but not actually importing the drivers, you instead put the in the driver package source files and then distribute those to the Distribution Points, thus allowing you full control over what drivers are in the package. This leads to a bit more maintenance since you have to work with the drivers from a folder perspective and you mostly maintain them outside of ConfigMgr. You would still import NIC and Mass Storage drivers (for XP) as you would need those imported ideally to inject them into your boot images, although you could inject them into the wim yourself if you really wanted to. This method works great when you have to be concerned with certain versions of drivers going to certain models, a great example for us is we need our video drivers to be Certified by Solidworks, to get support, we need to ensure the machines are using a correct Certified driver. The problem with the new unified drivers is that the newest version that i need for my new laptop also happens to work for my 2 year old workstation class machine, however that newest driver isn't Solidworks Certified. Again the theme of this method is control.
This is the method i have personally used up to this point, I now use the 3rd method which i'll talk about in a bit.
1) Complete control over what is going where
2) Control! x2
3) Injects all drivers in that package, anything in that package is available to the OS
1) Can't easily import duplicate drivers
2) More administrative overheard
3) Not typically managing most of the drivers from with ConfigMgr
4) You will have the same drivers in multiple packages, taking up more space, possible concern for some
Hybrid of Auto-Apply and Driver Packages
After reading this post by Keith Garner, I got to thinking about how I could do something similar in ConfigMgr. When i really sat down to think about it, the only drivers that really mattered to us was controlling the video drivers. So I decided, why couldn't i do PNP for everything but the video drivers. Even more on that, unless it's a machine running Solidworks, i really don't care what video drivers are installed. So I basically ended up with this structure:
-Common Drivers (Will use PNP)
-Common Video Drivers (Will use PNP)
-Specific Video Drivers (one package for each model requiring a specific video driver)
I imported all my common drivers into ConfigMgr, imported all my video drivers, then seperated them out into common drivers and the specific drivers. I then created all the driver packages i needed for each model that required a specific video driver and added the required driver to the package. I made use of "Categories" to control what was being used for PNP detection.
1) Advantages of PNP detection along with the control over drivers by using driver packages when needed
2) Takes a little configuration and setup
The first section in my Driver Management part of my Task Sequence is for Windows XP Mass Storage drivers, I do a WMI query for the deviceID and then inject the appropriate MSD, this allows me to not have MSD in my other packages and I can have a single driver package for all MSD's and then just inject when appropriate.
Next, I do a Auto Apply driver step that injects all my Common Drivers, I have these all under a Category called "Common", this would be audio, modem, card readers, anything that isn't a video/display device.
Next I have a section for Video Drivers, the driver(s) I want to control in my case. First we inject any Common Video Drivers for models I don't care about. Just get the best video driver available installed for me.
This is driven by a WMI Model query on the backend for all the models I don't care about, notice I use "LIKE" statements to get around HP's funky part #'s:
Next we get into the specific models that I want to inject specific video drivers:
Here we are using a Driver Package for each TS step with a WMI query on the backend, this Driver Package contains the Certified driver that I need for that model:
That's it! That is how i now manage my drivers, I feel this to be the most effective method for our environment.
Hope this helps or inspires someone else.


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Teaching the Middle Ages to K-12Posted on April 20, 2014 | No CommentsDaniele Trynoski reports on Teaching the Middle Ages to K-12: Sites of Encounter in the Medieval World: The History Blueprint Approach
Get Interactive: Teach the Middle Ages for Ages 5 to 25Posted on March 2, 2014 | No CommentsA list of activities, discussions, and assignments to support teaching the Middle Ages. Many of these suggestions can be adjusted for different ages, but I've arranged them in a roughly age-progressive order.
'The Best Paper Assignment Ever!' Teaching Medieval Drama Through WritingPosted on February 22, 2014 | No CommentsI still want students to move from the page to the stage, and to think of the cultural contexts of performance in the past and in our present, especially since so much of medieval drama's richness is only apparent in the fullness of its cultural and historical contexts.
Review of 'England in the Time of King Richard III' online coursePosted on January 19, 2014 | No CommentsAndy C. McMillin reviews the free online course 'England in the Time of King Richard III' offered by Future Learn.
How to Get Started in Digital HistoryPosted on January 16, 2014 | No CommentsVideo from a Workshop at the 2014 American Historical Association Annual Meeting
Teaching the Crusades in a World Literature Survey Course Using Interactive Media: An OverviewPosted on August 30, 2013 | No CommentsThe Crusades are such a rich source of literary and historical documents that it can be difficult to decide how to focus an abbreviated lesson in an undergraduate survey course.
A Pedagogical Trebuchet: A Case Study in Experimental History and History PedagogyPosted on June 24, 2013 | No CommentsThe case study presented here shows how a project in experimental history applied to a medieval trebuchet was used to solve just such problems by encouraging historical thinking, hypothesis testing of a historical problem, and reinforcing traditional primary source research.
Exploring Medieval European Society with ChessPosted on June 23, 2013 | No CommentsMore specifically, it provides educators with a classroom-tested lesson activity for teaching medieval European society content using the game of chess by providing background information on the history of chess, a rationale for including chess in the classroom, and step-by-step procedures to infuse this activity when the topic of feudalism is covered.
University of Exeter to create app showcasing Anglo-Saxon manuscriptsPosted on November 12, 2012 | No CommentsThe world's largest collection of Anglo-Saxon poetry may soon be available on a smart device App, as part of a project initiated by the University of Exeter.
What Kind of Medieval History should be Taught and Learned in Secondary School?Posted on October 15, 2012 | No CommentsThis study presents a reflection on the teaching of history in secondary education. Specifically, it addresses what topics of the history of the Middle Ages are taught and learned and to what end.
Monastic Imagination? A Pedagogical ReflectionPosted on September 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe medieval view of imagination, in the context of medieval Christian monastic writing, differed in important ways from our modern notion of the term.
The Pennsylvania State University Medieval Garden: Using a Specialized Garden as an Alternative Teaching and Learning EnvironmentPosted on September 5, 2012 | No CommentsSince its installation, various colleges within the university as well as community groups have used the garden as an alternative classroom for learning activities, educational demonstrations, and events related to the medieval period.
Coloring Pages about the Middle AgesPosted on September 4, 2012 | No CommentsLooking for printable coloring pages to allow preschoolers and young children learn more about the Middle Ages?
Grade 8 Unit Plan: What elements of the 21st Century have their roots in the Middle Ages?Posted on September 4, 2012 | No CommentsBy studying social, political, and economic aspects of the medieval era, students will better understand why their lives are the way they are now.
Life in Medieval Times – Unit Plan for Grade 8 studentsPosted on September 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe main goal of this unit is to introduce life in the Middle Ages and in turn have the students relate Medieval times to their daily lives.
Medieval Cities of Europe: Click, Tweet, Map, and PresentPosted on August 2, 2012 | No CommentsDuring sping semester 2010, a long-standing upper-division lecture course, Medieval Cities of Europe, 500-1500 CE, underwent a course transformation. Our goal was to address specific challenges with student engagement that we had experienced in the course
Magna Carta: Teaching Medieval Topics for Historical SignificancePosted on August 2, 2012 | No CommentsWith the approach of the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, the famous charter of rights from medieval england, we have a timely and useful example for considering what a focus on historical significance could look like.
Creating An Online Portal Into The Medieval WorldPosted on June 14, 2012 | No CommentsResearchers are in the process of pulling together a website bringing together scores of electronic resources on medieval subjects, including literature, history, theology, architecture, art history and philosophy.
Teaching ByzantiumPosted on May 31, 2012 | No CommentsPinning down Byzantium's history and political culture, and even trying to determine its chronological limits is one of its challenges, wide open to first-years and professors of Byzantine history alike.
MyDante: An Online Environment for Contemplative and Collaborative ReadingPosted on May 30, 2012 | No CommentsThis paper explores the tensions between individual and collaborative aspects of reading in the context of MyDante, a digital environment for the study of Dante's Divine Comedy.


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After months of renovations at 32-38 Waterfield Road, the Black Horse Tavern is proud to open the doors on August 9th. Featuring a blend of casual tavern food, drink and specialty dishes, the Black Horse Tavern is pleased to be the first of its kind in downtown Winchester.
The tavern was always a dream for life-long Winchester resident James Covino. With the August 9th opening, his dream is finally a reality. Coupled with his wife Kim's passion for great cuisine and cooking, the two set out on a year- long adventure to open downtown -Winchester's first pub-style eatery. They purchased the 32-38 Waterfield Road building and began renovations to satisfy Winchester's need for a restaurant that offers high quality and affordable cuisine.
The Covinos' vision is to have the tavern rooted deeply in the Winchester community just like its namesake, the original Black Horse Tavern built in 1724. Historically located on the corner of Black Horse Terrace and Main Street, the tavern was demolished in 1892. It was an important meeting spot for soldiers during the Revolution as well as a place for townspeople to gather.
The new Black Horse Tavern pays homage to the original with a comfortable, welcoming decor and a fantastic menu. Consisting of traditional tavern food and specialty dishes, the Black Horse Tavern is a great place to enjoy a sports game at the bar, a special dinner out, or an easy and fun family dining experience.


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The Egyptian Armed Forces denied Israeli news reports about plans to deploy US forces in Sinai as part of a ceasefire agreement reached between Palestinian movement Hamas and Israel.
On Facebook, Armed Forces spokesman Colonel Ahmed Ali said the Armed Forces would never accept the presence of foreign bases on Egyptian soil.
The only foreign forces present in Egypt are the Multinational Force and Observers, comprising elements from 13 countries, working since the Israeli withdrawal from Sinai in 1982 to ensure that both sides comply with the peace agreement, Ali said.


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Mon., Dec. 15 - By getting rid of items that you don't need and creating clean, simple lines, you'll be giving yourself more freedom to enjoy your living space.
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Mon., Dec. 15 - These property transfers for November 2014 were provided by the Culpeper County Assessor's Office. Appreciation is extended to W. Jason Kilby and his staff. The printing of this list in the Culpeper Times is made possible by Re/Max Crossroads of Culpeper. Total: 74
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Saint Nick goes to trial in Fauquier Community Theatre's 'Miracle on 34th Street'
The Tasting Room: Magnolia Vineyards blossoms in Amissville
Mon., Dec. 15 - Local Amissville winery joins ranks of Virginia's growing wine culture.
Plane crash in Fauquier kills one
Sun., Dec. 14 - Engine problems may have been cause of crash near Catlett.
Culpeper County Sheriff's Office continues to receive reports of IRS scam operations
Thu., Dec. 11 - For a total of 18 since January 1.
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Stephen Ottley McLaren reveals racing car for wealthy elite.
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider revealed
Stephen Ottley Production version of open-top Italian sports car unveiled in Detroit.
Porsche Cayman GTS first drive review
Stephen Ottley The German brand raises the bar for its smaller sports car.
Nissan 370Z Nismo first drive review
Stephen Ottley Performance division tries to amp up the Japanese brand's coupe with mixed results.
Nissan GT-R Nismo first drive review
Stephen Ottley Track-focused machine pushes Nissan's supercar to new heights.
Ford's 400kW Mustang spied
Stephen Ottley Blue oval prepares new hero coupe amid rumours of new GT supercar.
Renault Megane RS275 Limited Edition first drive review
Stephen Ottley Drive takes a flat-out blast on the world's most demanding racetrack in Renault Sport's latest hot hatch.
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Stephen Ottley Drive goes for a high-speed ride in the world's fastest front-wheel drive car with French rally legend.
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Stephen Ottley Style meets speed with Audi's latest RS model.
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Stephen Ottley European-sourced Pro_cee'd GT may help Kia Australia's push for more models.
Kia Pro_cee'd GT first drive review
Stephen Ottley Korean brand enters the hot hatch segment with a stylish and swift rival for the Golf GTI.
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Stephen Ottley Kia's first hot hatch undercuts Hyundai Veloster Turbo.
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Stephen Ottley New 911 performance king spotted testing at the Nurburgring.
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Quick Spin - Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG
Stephen Ottley Mercedes-Benz's high-performance seven-seater SUV oozes aggression, but don't take it off-road.
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'The Office': Eight seasons of Dwight-Jim pranks, from Jell-O to porcupinesAdd to Favorites | The Office
NBC has put together a compilation of Jim vs. Dwight pranks on "The Office" over the years, and it's pretty great.
We should, however, add one caveat: The video is not a comprehensive catalogue of all the pranks Jim ( John Krasinski) has pulled on Dwight ( Rainn Wilson), and vice versa, over seven-plus seasons. That video would be waaaay longer than four minutes. But it does hit several high points, including:
- Dwight's stapler in Jell-O from the pilot.
- The gift-wrapped desk that was made only of gift wrap ("Moroccan Christmas").
- Dwight's belongings in the vending machine ("Booze Cruise").
- Faxes from Future Dwight ("Branch Closing").
We would have included the Gaydar device from Season 3's "Gay Witch Hunt" and the Quad Desk from Season 6's "St. Patrick's Day," but it's still a very nice compilation. And we'll also say this: In the context of all Jim has done to him over the years, Dwight's snowball overkill in last season's "Classy Christmas" seems like less of an outsized response.
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Resident Evil 5 (Collector's Edition) (Microsoft Xbox 360, 2009)
Produced by series veteran Jun Takeuchi, this next-generation follow-up to the terrifying series introduces the theme of escape as its core... Read More
Produced by series veteran Jun Takeuchi, this next-generation follow-up to the terrifying series introduces the theme of escape as its core survival instinct. As Chris Redfield (former S.T.A.R.S. member and now part of the BSAA unit), your life is in danger as you strive to complete your most dangerous mission yet in a sweltering desert colony where a new breed of evil has been unleashed. Swarms of marauding evil beings will charge at you when your pulse is racing at a heart-shattering pace. Environments will play a bigger factor than ever here, using the power of next-gen systems to create a world where terror might lurk in any alcove or shadow. Powerful lighting effects overwhelm the player with mirage movement and blinding brilliance, and even in the light of day, there is no safe haven in this Resident Evil.

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RWANDESE Ambassador to Tanzania, Dr Ben Rugangazi made a courtesy call to President Ali Mohamed Shein at State House in Zanzibar.
"Rwanda admires Zanzibar's growing tourism industry. Since we are struggling to improve our tourism industry, we have a lot to learn from Zanzibar," Rugangazi was quoted as telling his host (Shein). According to the Zanzibar State House Press Secretary, Mr Rajab Mkasaba, the discussion between Shein and the envoy saw the two expressing satisfaction over the current bilateral relations.
He said that the two leaders committed to ensuring that the current relationship between Tanzania- Zanzibar and Rwanda remains one that is mutually beneficial for the people of the East African states. The ambassador said that Zanzibar was benefiting economically and that his country will learn from the islands how to develop the tourism sector.
He said that in addition to developing tourism, Rwanda was committed to developing air transport and communication.
"We are also serious in improving education including Information Technology (IT). But we commend Zanzibar for efforts to preserve its culture, because culture remains important for the nation," said Rugangazi.
The ambassador also praised President Jakaya Kikwete for his efforts in strengthening relationship between Rwanda and Tanzania, which include increased movement of people. He said Rwanda was now peaceful and that ethnic clashes and violence will remain history.
"We have been benefiting from Tanzania in terms of trade, importation of goods through Dar es Salaam Port, recent plans to build railway line to connect east African states will be of great boost," the ambassador said. Shein also thanked Rwanda under President Paul Kagame for the admirable achievement in developing the country, including environment protection and keeping Kigali, the capital city clean.
"With improvement of communication and infrastructure, we are heading to ease communication in the region," Shein said adding that his Government of National Unity (GNU) was committed to maintain peace and stability.


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Pascale Petit, Poetry Editor PL in Brit Lit: NYC
The Hudson used to flow under Ground Zero. Excavations for building the Twin Towers unearthed animal carcasses, cannonballs, oyster shells, a canister of eighteenth-century newspapers, a century-old slipper, a large Portuguese fishing hook, antique tools and old anchors. One iron anchor was so enormous, 19 men had to carry it up to where it was laid to rest in the Trade Center's sixth-level basement. Up came more bombs, cannon muzzles, and one small gold-rimmed cup with two hand-painted lovebirds. Under the rubble there's black river silt covering old docks and ships. Below the silt, there's red quicksand called bull's liver. Under that is glacial gravel scooped up and left by the glaciers that once covered New York. Under that is hardpan clay scoured dry by the glaciers. And finally under that is the Manhattan bedrock of mica schist the Twin Towers builders had to drill into to root them.
Poems need deep roots, heavy anchors and hard bedrock like the mirrory Manhattan mica schist. Which is why this editor and other panelists at the Brit Lit: New Writing from Britain and Ireland panel discussion in Manhattan last October entered into the mire of 9/11 poetry rather reluctantly. This event was arranged by the Council for Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), Baruch Center for the Performing Arts, Rattapallax Press, and Poets House, and promised in press releases to deliver a discussion of the dynamic connections between US and UK poetry. I was prepared for this. I had also tried to plan for the worst case scenario and bought the latest 9/11 anthology, Poetry After 9/11: An Anthology of New York Poets, but found few poems to admire in it — the 'message' dominated most.
So here we were — Simon Armitage, Glyn Maxwell, Paul Muldoon, Mimi Khalvati, the moderator Todd Swift, and myself, facing a full auditorium in Baruch College, and the moderator lost no time getting to the nub: how did British poets react to 9/11? Muldoon had plenty to say, and shouted to a delighted audience "Every poem should be revolutionary!" Brilliant tactic I thought — no need to address the problem of writing about issues, the act of making a poem is political in itself. We sat back in our seats and let our expert hold forth. But no, we had to chip in. There was a long pause before we each in our different ways nervously proposed to the restless audience that in Britain what matters is the quality of the writing, not the subject, the craft, not the message. Reactions to terrorist attacks must gestate before they can be made into poems.
I added that the response to 9/11 from Poetry London submissions was mainly antiwar. Women poets in particular seemed to be writing apocalyptic, grieving poems, already expressing a nostalgia for the planet, but that these heavy themes were being handled lightly and freshly. And to illustrate my point I read Moniza Alvi's 'How The Stone Found Its Voice' and Penelope Shuttle's 'The Fields'. (Well — that's what I would have liked to have done, and I did bring them along just in case.) There are fine poems that deal with 9/11 directly and with originality, and some crop up in Poetry London these days. Now that time has elapsed and the attack has had time to root in the imagination, see Sinéad Morrissey's 'The Wound-Man' and Veronica Golos's 'The Sacrifice of Flowers' in this issue's excellent poems edited by Martha Kapos.
Then Glyn Maxwell delivered more bad news — the number of US poets known by most poetry writers and readers in the UK could be counted on the fingers of one or two hands. I backed this up but added a few more names to soften the blow. This revelation drew angry protests from one tutor in the audience. She said she'd attended our Waterstone's Piccadilly launch in June, and on the strength of that, brought along her workshop students to hear this panel, because she believed there was genuine cross-Atlantic interest, and Poetry London was part of that. Yes! I replied, we were working on it. We are working on it, and so are a couple of other magazines. During my two weeks in Manhattan I asked poets which UK poets they knew, and those names also could be counted on one or two hands. Which makes Poetry London more determined than ever to bridge the Atlantic divide. The next issue will feature more US poets alongside ours, inviting further interchange, comparison, dialogue. And Poetry London will return to NY in the autumn, global crisis permitting.


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Evelyn Waugh: The Spoken Word (audio CD)
Evelyn Waugh was widely regarded as the most brilliant satirical novelist of his day. Drawing on previously unpublished BBC broadcasts, this CD presents Waugh in some of his most significant radio appearances. The recordings range from the earliest surviving example of Waugh`s voice, dating from 1938, to a speech given at the Royal Society of Literature in 1963, when he was just three years from death. We hear the writer as a 35 year-old, 10 years into his first flush of literary success; as a middle-aged abhorrer of post-war society; and as a venerated old master. All the recordings are being made commercially available for the first time.
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Evelyn Waugh reads an extract from 'Half in Love with Easeful Death', a journalistic account of Californian burial customs
Track Listing
1. Up to London (7'36)
2. Undergraduate Summer (extract) (3'53)
3. 'Half in Love with Easeful Death' (23'38)
4. Frankly Speaking (27'40)
5. Speech at the Royal Society of Literature (3'28)


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Drake Explains Why It's Difficult for Him to Find LoveOctober 06, 2010 02:10:30
Refusing to take advantage of his groupies, Drake wants a girl 'that's supportive and makes it easy to exist and laugh.'
Dannii Minogue NOT Embarking Extreme Diet to Lose Her Baby WeightOctober 06, 2010 02:10:17
Gaining 49 pounds while she was pregnant with little Ethan, Dannii Minogue says she hasn't exercised and hasn't stopped eating sweets to shed her weight.
Elton John, Lily Allen and Sting Honored at BMI Songwriting AwardsOctober 06, 2010 02:10:01
Recognized for their songwriting skills, Elton John, Lily Allen and Sting receive the BMI honor at the October 5 ceremony.
Pregnant Lily Allen Cut Short Paris Trip Due to FluOctober 06, 2010 01:10:28
On her Twitter page, the singer shares her illness, 'Have the sorest throat ever. It's woken me up and I can't get back to sleep. Can't swallow, might die.'
Jaime Winstone Broke Up With Lily Allen's Brother AlfieSeptember 23, 2010 10:09:50
The decision to split was made because Jaime Winstone couldn't cope with the pressures of getting all the attention as a famous couple.
Pregnant Lily Allen: Marriage Is Not an Urgent ThingSeptember 20, 2010 02:09:19
The 'Smile' hitmaker, who is currently carrying her first child with building contractor boyfriend, says she is in no rush to walk down the aisle because she wants to focus on motherhood first.
Pregnant Lily Allen 'Not Missing Smoking, Drinking and Going Out'September 20, 2010 12:09:36
The soon-to-be-mother is enjoying sobriety during her pregnancy because it has made her realize a lot about some people she used to hang out with.
Lily Allen Worries About Losing Weight After PregnancySeptember 16, 2010 11:09:56
The singer feels like an elephant right now, but she gets occasional sexy pregnant day where she thinks she looks great.
Lily Allen Fears Over Her Farewell ConcertSeptember 11, 2010 10:09:12
Set to bid farewell to her fans with her final live performance on Friday night, September 10, Lily Allen is terrified by the prospect of her last gig.
Lily Allen Offers Support to Kanye West After His Twitter RantsSeptember 07, 2010 09:09:23
'One little mistake, massively blown out of proportion. You're being WAY too hard on yourself,' she tells the rapper.
Official 'Lost' Pilot Script Sold for 18,000 Dollars at AuctionAugust 23, 2010 12:08:04
The screenplay, which is signed by the show creators J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof, went under the hammer at Profiles in History's Lost props and memorabilia sale on August 21.
Lily Allen Blasts Simon Cowell and 'Scripted' 'X Factor'August 23, 2010 11:08:27
In her 'humble' opinion, Allen said, 'I don't know how Simon Cowell has managed to get away with essentially copywriting the talent contest.'
Pregnant Lily Allen Fell in a RestaurantAugust 18, 2010 10:08:36
She had a business meeting at London's Wolseley and she left the place carelessly, hurting her wrist.
Lily Allen Didn't Mean Harm With Lady GaGa CommentAugust 11, 2010 10:08:52
Making fun of GaGa's gender during one of her concerts, Allen wrote on Twitter that she is actually a die hard fan of the controversial singer.
Pregnant Lily Allen Took Stage in Sneaker and JeansAugust 09, 2010 03:08:57
The singer took extra safety measures in her last gig before she takes a maternity leave.


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Starting tomorrow, you can combine your reddit experience with the biggest screen in your home: thanks to Xbox One, while you game, you can also browse the first-ever reddit app for the TV. ReddX on Xbox One can be Snapped to the side of your TV while you're gaming or using another app to help you monitor and join in threads on the site while you're doing anything else. Thanks to ReddX, redditors can interact with each other in similar ways to the reddit.com experience, and in addition unlock unique media achievements named after some of the Internet's favorite memes. In fact, I just posted the first reddit thread created from a console tonight before we officially launch in the morning – check it out here.
ReddX on Xbox One lets Xbox Live members in the U.S. and Canada check out every subreddit in addition to a customized main page. You can read text and view images, videos and GIFs on your TV and can even zoom in or out of text and images for a closer look.
Using ReddX also allows you to upvote or downvote a thread with just the touch of a button, as well as easily add your comments using your Xbox One controller, media remote or Xbox SmartGlass on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. If you find an image that's just too good to pass over, ReddX lets you save a photo to your profile or set any image as the background for your ReddX app.


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THE abnormal protein deposits that clog the brains of Alzheimer's patients probably damage nerve cells by producing the toxic chemical hydrogen peroxide, new research suggests. Experts say this raises hopes that it might be possible to treat the disease by blocking this fairly simple chemical.
In Alzheimer's disease, an abnormal form of beta-amyloid protein forms in the brain. Scientists already knew that cells containing this protein also have raised levels of the powerful oxidising agent hydrogen peroxide. However, it was unclear why this was. To find out more, scientists from Harvard Medical School and the University of Heidelberg looked at the chemical reactions in these cells by studying changes in the way they absorbed light and fluoresced.
The researchers discovered that when abnormal beta-amyloid binds to iron andcopper, the metal ions donate electrons to dissolved oxygen (
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