text:
A method and a system by which to achieve authentication intrusion detection so as to effectively detect and prevent unauthorized access to and use of a local computer system, or the like, and take appropriate measures. The local system authentication process is redirected to an authenticator broker system (i.e. a secondary authentication system) that makes use of the local system authentication process paths and the local system authenticator file. The authenticator broker system includes an authenticator broker system file having stored therein secret authenticators of prospective users, a mapping file to assign a replacement identifier for the identifier entered by a particular user at the local system and redirected to the secondary system, and a decoy authenticator file to assign a decoy authenticator for the secret authenticator entered by the user and originally stored in the local system authentication file. It is the decoy authenticator that is captured and unknowingly used by the intruder to give away his or her presence. By way of example, the authenticator broker system may be a mainframe computer that is responsible for authentication and access control with respect to a local computer system.
1. An authentication intrusion detection system responsive to an attempted intrusion into a local computer system to which access is gained by prospective users entering a personal identifier followed by a secret authenticator, said authentication intrusion detection system comprising:
a local computer system authenticator file communicating with said local computer system and having stored therein the secret authenticators corresponding to the personal identifiers entered by prospective users;
an authenticator broker system to intercept and redirect the identifier and secret authenticator of a prospective user from the local computer system;
an authenticator broker file communicating with said authenticator broker system and having stored therein the secret authenticators corresponding to the personal identifiers entered by the prospective users at the local computer system and stored in the local computer system authenticator file, whereby a prospective user can gain access to the local computer system when the authenticator entered by the prospective user matches the authenticator stored in said authenticator broker file; and
a decoy authenticator file communicating with the authenticator broker system to assign a decoy authenticator for the secret authenticator entered by the prospective user at the local computer system and stored in the local computer system authenticator file, wherein said decoy authenticator file is a mapping file and wherein a replacement identifier is randomly assigned by said mapping file for the identifier entered by the prospective user and intercepted by said authenticator broker system.
2. The authentication intrusion detection system recited in
3. The authentication intrusion detection system recited in
4. The authentication intrusion detection system recited in
5. The authentication intrusion detection system recited in
6. The authentication intrusion detection system recited in
7. A method for detecting a compromise by an intruder to a local computer system that requires authorized users to log onto the local computer system by means of successfully entering a personal identifier and a secret authenticator for purposes of user authentication, said method comprising the steps of:
intercepting the secret authenticator entered by the authorized user at the local computer system and forwarding the secret authenticator to an authenticator broker system;
transmitting from the authenticator broker system to the local computer system a decoy password in substitution of the secret authenticator of the authorized user; and
logging the authorized user onto the local computer system on the basis of the decoy password transmitted to the local computer system from the authenticator broker system;
whereby an intruder who breaks into the local computer system will capture and enter the authorized user's personal identifier and the decoy password substituted for the authorized user's secret authenticator to be forwarded to the authenticator broker system by which to provide an indication that the local computer system has been compromised, and
wherein the authorized user accesses a plurality of local computer systems, each local computer system being identified in a system identifier mapped to each decoy password and secret authenticator, and wherein the identification of a compromised local computer system is determined by the system identifier thereof.
8. The method recited in
9. The method recited in
10. A method for detecting unauthorized access and an intrusion into a local computer to which access is gained by a user signing on with a local identifier and a secret authenticator to identify himself to the local computer, said method comprising the steps of:
transmitting the user's local identifier and secret authenticator to an authentication broker system and associating the secret authenticator with a corresponding mapped identifier stored on the authentication broker system;
verifying on the authentication broker system the mapped identifier with the secret authenticator to authenticate the user;
retrieving a decoy authenticator and returning the decoy authenticator and the verification of the user to the local computer;
assigning a random replacement identifier for the local identifier entered by the user during sign on; and
associating the decoy authenticator with the local identifier at the local computer.
11. The method recited in
12. The method recited in
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to a reliable unattended, automatic security method and corresponding apparatus for effectively detecting and preventing intrusions in multiple platform computing environments by using a computer host system for authentication and access control with respect to a local system.
2. Background Art
The modern workplace often involves interchanging of information through a communications medium. To participate in this interchange, one usually goes through a credential verification that takes place over this medium. The verification process often involves a comparison of a User ID and a record in a repository associated with that User ID. If the medium or the repository is vulnerable to comprise then extra steps must be taken to preserve security.
Most security systems have User ID authentication and authorization requirements built into the host system. By permitting desk-top Internet access from multiple-platform computing environments, a new generation of security risks has been created as a consequence of highly motivated, highly skilled outsiders or hackers who often seek to break into a system. Accordingly, what is needed to combat both new and prior security risks is a new generation of host and network based intrusion detection tools that are capable of performing an effective unattended automatic security function to detect and prevent entry to and compromise of multiple platform computing environments from unauthorized intruders who deliberately try to misuse the system.
In contemporary multiple-platform computing environments, there are multiple authentication repositories that are responsible for authenticating users. Such repositories can be files in a file system that contain a user's ID, a registry key within the registry of the operating system, or a remote database on another computer from which a user is verified. However, and as far as is known, there are no authentication repositories that have proven to be invulnerable to every possible attack.
In general terms, a method and a host system are disclosed by which to achieve authentication intrusion detection so as to effectively detect and prevent unauthorized access to and use of a local computer system, or the like, e.g., by hackers and intruders. The method herein described is particularly useful when a user attempts to sign-on at the local computer system by using an identifier (i.e. a user name) and a secret authenticator (i.e. a password) to identify himself or herself as one who is authorized to gain access to the local system. The user signing on to a local system supplies a secret authenticator to a client on the local computer system that will transmit the information to an authentication broker system (ABS), which can advantageously be located on a remote host computer, such as a mainframe computer. The host ABS transmits a decoy password to the client on the local computer system. The host ABS records the issued decoy password. Then the client on the local computer system uses the decoy password to log the user onto the local computer system. Therefore, the local computer system will always have the decoy password stored in its repository of user information and the host ABS will always have the valid repository of user information. Users never know the decoy password that is associated with them and stored in the local computer system.
An intruder can capture user information from the local computer system using known weaknesses within that platform and retrieve a user's identifier and secret authenticator. However, when attempting to access the local computer system using the captured credentials, the client on the local computer will be transmitting the decoy password to the host ABS which will detect that the information submitted must have been obtained maliciously.
The local computer system authentication process is redirected to and interfaced with the host ABS. This host ABS makes use of local system authentication process paths and the local system authenticator file in which the identifiers are stored. This is achieved by the host ABS including an authenticator file, a decoy authenticator file and a mapping file. After authenticating on the host ABS system, the decoy password is generated and located in the local system authentication file. When an intruder tries to use a captured authenticator and identifier, an intrusion detection alert is sent to permit appropriate intrusion actions to be taken.
More particularly, the sign-on attempt at the local computer system is intercepted and forwarded to the host ABS where the authenticator corresponding to the intended user's identifier is retrieved from the authenticator file of the host ABS system. The host ABS system then seeds (i.e. replaces) the intended user's secret authenticator with a random decoy authenticator that is not known by the intended user. In the event that the intruder attempts to sign-on by using the identifier of the intended user and the decoy authenticator assigned by the host ABS system, a match will be detected between the authenticator entered by the intruder and the unique decoy authenticator previously stored by the host ABS. Since no one other than an intruder will have access to the unique and arbitrary decoy authenticator during an attempted break in, a match between the authenticator entered and the decoy authenticator assigned will verify that the authenticator file of the local computer system has been compromised so that appropriate warnings of an active intrusion can be provided to security personnel.
The local system 10 recognizes the character string "asmith" as a user's identifier. This particular character string, assigned to Alice may be known to others. Individual control and accountability requires that only Alice will use the identifier assigned to her. The foregoing s accomplished by also using an authenticator (i.e. a password) that is secret and known only by Alice. When Alice enters her identifier "asmith" to identify herself for sign-on access to the local system 10, she will be challenged by the system to provide her secret authenticator. Access to the system will be allowed only if she knows the correct identifier and corresponding authenticator combination (often referred to as identification and authentication or I&A).
In the example of
Both methods 14 and 16 can be accomplished at a large number of capture points. Some capture points can be shared among different systems and devices, while other capture points are unique to a specific system or device. Thus, a skilled intruder will be able to capture the user's identifier and authenticator at different times and locations during the sign-on process. Consequently, the intruder can use the purportedly secret and personal information of the intended user wherever and however the intruder chooses.
In this regard, the intruder can now use the captured information to sign onto the local system 10 by entering Alice's identifier ("asmith") and secret authenticator ("redrose"). Since the local system 10 cannot distinguish between Alice and an intruder, access to the system will be allowed when the intruder enters the correct identifier and authenticator combination. At this point, the integrity of the local system will be compromised by the intruder in a manner that will be unknown to Alice or her employer.
When Alice attempts to sign-on to the local system 10, she once again enters her identifier ("asmith"). In this case, the local sign-on is intercepted by the authentication intrusion detection software 24 and forwarded to the host ABS system 20. The host ABS system 20 refers to the ABS mapping file 26 to associate the local system identifier (asmith) with a mapped identifier (ABSid07) on the host ABS system. By using a mapping file, one can assure unique identifiers and can associate an individual's unique identifier to the same person on different systems.
The host ABS system performs verification on "ABSid07" using "redrose" as the password. If the authentication is successful, the authentication broker system 20 retrieves a decoy password (i.e. a trapword) from the ABS decoy authenticator file 28 and returns the authentication result, along with the new decoy authenticator, to the local system 10. The local system authenticator file 12 is updated for identifier "asmith" with a new decoy authenticator (trapword). Based on the results transmitted to it, the local system 10 will either allow or deny the user's sign-on attempt.
During the authentication intrusion detection process, the user's original authenticator "redrose" is retrieved from storage in the authenticator file 22 of the host ABS system 20 (Step 38). Since the authenticator "trapword" is not a match with "redrose" the authentication attempt will not be successful. The host ABS system 20 then obtains the decoy authenticator "trapword" for the mapped identifier 28 and makes a comparison of the decoy authenticator to the authenticator entered by the intruder which, in this case, is "trapword" and "trapword." (Step 40). A match will verify that the authenticator file 12 of the local system has been compromised and an active intrusion is detected (Step 42). The host ABS system 20 may execute whatever intrusion actions are contemplated when a local system intrusion is detected. However, the precise nature of the actions that are taken in response to the detection of a local system intrusion do not form a part of this invention. In the case where a comparison of the decoy authenticator to the authenticator entered by the intruder does not result in a match, the sign-on attempt is denied, and no intrusion detection actions are executed.
The host ABS system 20 will then return the failed authentication to the local system 10 with notification of the intrusion (Step 42). Accordingly, the local system authentication process will fail local authentication, so that the sign-on attempt is denied and any predetermined system administrator defined actions are taken in an effort to identify the intruder and to send a suitable warning to security officials (Step 44).
An additional example is now described while continuing to refer to
Two systems are involved in the authentication intrusion detection and prevention method of this example. The first system 10 is local and is at the location at which a user attempts to log on, and the second system 20 is a host system, which is responsible for authenticating the log on and detecting any intrusion. A user is first asked for his or her identification in an effort to log onto the local system (designated 10 in
As the initial step of this example, to generate a mapped host ID and authenticator password for a first time user, the user enters his or her personal identifier (or an identifier for another computer accessing the local system) or user name (e.g. LOCALUSR) and his or her secret authenticator or password (e.g. LOCALPSWD) at the local system 10. This information is then sent to the host system 20. The mainframe computer of the host system contains a repository of user information in a secure mapping database 26. The host mainframe computer receives the user's request to log on and checks its mapping database 26 to determine if the local identifier (LOCALUSR) has been associated with or mapped to a user ID on the host mainframe.
In the case where it is found that there is no record of the username being mapped to a user ID on the mainframe, then the request to log on is denied and returned to the user's local system 10 where the user is informed that he or she does not have a host ID. The user is then taken through a mapping process during which he or she is assigned a host ID (e.g. HOSTID) and an authenticator (e.g. HOSTPSWD). That is to say, an association is created in the mapping database 26 in the mainframe between the mainframe user ID and the Windows/NT user ID.
The host ID and user authenticator are then authenticated on the host system and, if valid, a mapping record is created and stored in the mapping database 26 such that, for the present example, LOCALUSR is mapped to HOSTID. It is important to the present method that the assigned password be recorded on the mainframe host computer.
Once the local user has created a mapping record, he or she (or it) will now use the host authenticator when attempting to log on. In other words, the local user will now log on by means of the identifier LOCALUSR and the authenticator HOSTPSWD. The host computer will read the previously established mapping record for LOCALUSR and retrieve the newly assigned host ID which, in this case, is HOSTID. The host computer now attempts to authenticate the user who is using the mapped identifier HOSTID and authenticator HOSTPSWD. It is important to the effectiveness of the disclosed method that the user's original authenticator be set to the assigned authenticator and that the user is logged on with the aid of the newly issued authenticator.
In accordance with the improved security feature of this method for detecting an unwanted intrusion, provided that the authentication is successful, the host computer (i.e. the host ABS system 20 of
The issued authenticator (DECOYPSWD) assigned by the host computer must be different than the authenticator (HOSTPSWD) that is originally employed by the user to log onto the local system 10. The issued authenticator (DECOYPSWD) may be weak or look normal in order to facilitate an intruder's attempt to crack into the system and thereby enable a quick detection and warning in a manner that will soon be explained. Of course, the issued authenticator may also be strong, such as that consisting of a strange alphanumeric combination of letters, numbers and symbols which will make the intruder's attempt to break in more difficult. While this approach sounds desirable, it is likely to "tip-off" an intruder causing him to stop the current attack before being detected. It would be beneficial to allow the failing attack to continue so that other options may be exploited against the attacker without the attacker's knowledge.
In the event that the authenticator file 12 on the local system is cracked, the intruder will identify and capture the authenticator DECOYPSWD for the identifier LOCALUSR. Inasmuch as the authenticator stored on the host computer is HOSTPSWD, the host computer will fail to authenticate the intruder should he attempt to log on by means of the identifier LOCALUSR and the authenticator DECOYPSWD. The host computer will compare the authenticator that was entered by the user to one or more stored decoy passwords. Since only the intruder can access the decoy password through a break-in of the local system, any match is indicative of a compromise in the authenticator file 12 on the local system. Accordingly, such an intrusion may be detected so that a warning or alarm and/or other actions can be initiated and recorded and/or sent to appropriate security officials for handling and monitoring.
The present invention allows a user to accesses a plurality of local systems, each system being identified in an identifier mapped to each decoy and authenticator, and wherein the identification of a compromised system is determined by the local system identifier. Moreover, the mapping file can be used to map an identifier to the decoy and authenticator that includes a date and/or time stamp, whereby one can determine the relative date and/or time of compromise.
By virtue of the present invention, it will be possible to identify an authenticated intrusion instantly during the intrusion process and before the intruder knows that he has been detected. That is to say, the intruder will be unaware that he has captured the decoy password which is used to indicate his unauthorized attempt to access the local computer system. Moreover, security officers will now have the ability to defend their computer systems and/or devices from an intruder before he gains access thereto. In this same regard, security officials will also be able to identify, acknowledge, monitor, record and take any other appropriate action to prevent the intrusion without the intruder knowing that he has been identified. What is even more, the present invention permits security officials to be notified when an intrusion is initiated and in progress. Thus, security officials and/or parallel security monitoring systems will be able to monitor and record the behavior of the intruder, back-trace and forward-trace intruder access, and escort an intruder into a safe environment to monitor his behavior and content specific behavior and to deliver information and/or disinformation based upon the intruder's behavior. In addition, security officials can be informed on an instantaneous basis when a computer system or computer device has been compromised. Accordingly, the security officials will be able to determine the relative times when such compromise and attempted access occurred.
Patent Citations
Non-Patent Citations
Referenced by
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
Image Unavailable
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Vivid colors, sharp detail, tons of extras. What can you ask more to celebrate this outstanding film by jean-luc godard! Criterion has done it again!Published 20 months ago by Mathieu N.
This is a five-star movie with a deduction for the DVD release. It may be that this movie will never look or sound that good technicallly, but a restoration would surely help. Read morePublished on Feb. 4 2004 by C. Rubin
This is a great movie, probably Godard's best. But I'm afraid that the transfer to DVD by Fox Lorber is very poor. Read morePublished on Jan. 21 2003 by Karen M Martinez
I tell you one thing- either you'll love godard or you'll hate him. This was the first movie I saw of Godard without knowing anything about French Cinema. Read morePublished on Dec 18 2002 by Mohit Garg
Why Fox Lorber doesn't just turn its catalog over to Criterion and stop desecrating great films is a mystery. I love this film, the 400 Blows and others. Read morePublished on Nov. 10 2002
The five stars go to the movie, not to the dvd edition.This is a joyful, playful, charming movie by Godard, of course. Read morePublished on Aug. 24 2002
Godard's unmatched visual direction takes a spin toward a dangerous curve called despair. Like the the works of faience found in Tijuana, Jean-Luc takes a poised aim at the... Read morePublished on April 29 2001 by Everett Green
I first viewed this great work with Jose Fernandez, who was delivering a series of lectures here in Southern California, where he alleged that many film directors use archive... Read morePublished on April 25 2001 by K. Brown
At my local UC PIERROT is shown in the survey of film history class they offer. I was invited to sit in once. Normally the professor shows the film, then lectures. Read morePublished on Nov. 4 2000 by Jeffrey R Galipeaux

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Originally written on NY Rangers Blog | Last updated 3/6/13
Chris Kreider scored his third and fourth goals in three games since being assigned to the CT Whale, but unfortunately it wasn't enough as the Rangers AHL affiliate lost to Portland 4-3 in a shootout last night. Kreider's first tally of the night was with the extra man, making three of the four goals he's scored on the power play. Kreider did miss his shootout attempt. Kreider had just five goals in 33 games with the Whale during the lockout. Here's video of the goals (1:53 and 2:48 marks)... ...i love that all four of his goals since being assigned have been from in front of the net. One aspect that was lacking in his game was toughness, so it's nice to see him aggressively going to the net and outmuscling the opponent for some dirty goals. Confidence level must me through the roof. ...assuming there will be pressure on the Rangers to bring Kreider back up, especially with Richards ailing, but the best plan is to let him continue to work on his game and t...
Comments are closed.
What do you think?To leave a comment, you can:
NHL News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
Follow us on Twitter
|Best of Yardbarker
|NFL News
|MLB News
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
What is Yardbarker?
Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.
|© 2015 Yardbarker, Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. (What's New?)


text:
Jul 5, 2015
PacNet #23 - Why Crimea matters to the US and Asia
PacNet #23 - Why Crimea matters to the US and Asia
Mar 26, 2014
There are lessons aplenty for the United States and Asia as the Crimea crisis proceeds. For the most part, they are drawn with a broad brush: most crudely, Moscow's annexation of Crimea is seen as the precursor of a similar land grab by Beijing. More generally, the US must stiffen its spine or it will be beaten in the grand strategic game played out by leaders who are more hard-headed and focused on the expansion of national interests and influence. There are, however, other more subtle lessons to be learned and they are likely to be even more important for policy makers.ProgramsRegions
Find More From:
Brad Glosserman
In the News
Stars and StripesJun 3, 2015
Korea TimesMay 19, 2015
NewsletterMay 27, 2015
JournalMay 15, 2015


text:
When you do Click Here at Live Chat for Websites, you will often have information that you would need when trying to acquire information you would have from the given market. Whenever you need to visit this site, you will learn on many things that you would need even as you prepare to understand what to do when making that perfect choice from website.
This freelivechatservice.com is one site that has offered many people a wide range of choice whenever they need to make that choice even as you do try to have these options in within the given market. The complexity of the site will often enable you get what best that you would need when trying to acquire the services you would need. It also provides opportunity for those people who need to chat to do it easily when trying to get things that they need when making that perfect choice in within the market.
When you living within the given website, you will enjoy a completely unlimited chat that makes it among the best options that you would have when trying to get the best deals from the given market. Many people who have acquired these deals have been able to get the best times when talking and chatting with their partners thus making them among the best options.
Since the Live Chat for Websites are free, you will be able to save money when making your choice thus making it among the best options you would need when trying to have what you would need when getting the best services from the whole of market. It has offered many an opportunity to save money when looking for these available options. In the end, you need to Click Here at Live Chat for Websites like freelivechatservice.com so as to enable you chat over the internet easily when you need the available options.


text:
Thanks for redeeming.{{else}}
Success! Thanks for repurchasing.{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if Expired}}
Increase my visibility!{{else}} {{#if IsMultiPack}}
{{#if HasMultiPack}} You have {{MultiPackCount}} top spot(s) left. Now loading you into the search listings... {{else}} You have used all top spots. Now loading you into the search listings... {{/if}}{{else}}
We are loading you into the search listing pages...{{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
{{Current}} just saw you!{{/if}} {{#if LastTopSpotPurchaseIsMulti }} {{#if HasAnyTopSpot}}
{{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} {{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Free {{/if}} {{#if HasPaidTopSpot }} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} & {{/if}} {{ MultiPackCount }} {{/if}} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{else}}
0 Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }}
{{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasResults}}
{{Current}} see you now!{{else}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
You can now invite anyone to meet at your favorite Starbucks.
Limited-time feature
30 year old man | Sebago, ME, USA | Seeking women 21-35 within 50 miles
Trying to find the good in life
I am a good guy that is just looking to get out of the house and enjoy life :) Unfortunate relationships in life have slowed me down but not anymore. I enjoy most! Just going on out and making memories is BA.
Camping , Coffee and conversation , Dining out , Fishing/Hunting , Movies/Videos , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Nightclubs/Dancing , Playing cards , Playing sports , Travel/Sightseeing , Video games , Watching sports
Auto racing / Motorcross, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards / Pool, Football, Other types of exercise, Running, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Walking / Hiking
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I have Cats
I like Dogs
Middle of the Road
The mountain where I snowboard. I visit RI and CT frequently. I go tto a few bars locally: Memory Lane, Club Texas, Brays
I listen to all types of music, I really don't judge music. My favorite shows right now are Community, House, Nip/Tuck, My name is Earl ,anything funny. My favorite food is Pizza and breakfast.
I enjoy movies, Comedy and horror mostly. I love all sports and watching sports. I am an outdoors guy, four-wheeling, fishing/hunting. Most of my free time is spent w/ my son.
I am currently reading Walden.
Z{{Cta}} {{#if HasMoreInfo}} ?{{CtaSecondary}} {{/if}}
|What he is looking for
|5'8" (172cms)
|3'0" (91cms) to 8'0" (243cms)
|Body type:
|About average
|No preference
|No preference
|No preference
|No Way
|No Way, Occasionally, Yes, but trying to quit
|Social Drinker
|No preference
|Other profession
|No preference
|$25,001 to $35,000
|No preference
|Never Married
|No preference
|Have kids:
|Yes, and they sometimes live at home (1)
|No preference
|Wants kids:
|No preference
|White / Caucasian
|No preference
|I'll tell you later
|No preference
|English, Other
|Some college
|No preference


text:
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Light-Sport Chronicles: Where Everybody Knows Your Name, Part II
Even after tragedy and Global Econ 101, fun flying wins out
Club membership is 92 between the two locations. "And we add more than we lose." Dillis hopes a stronger economy will improve growth. "We're a recreational-flying operation: No one's going toward an airline career with us."
Flying several training missions a day at busy corporate-traffic Centennial Airport doesn't hurt business either.
"When we use the 'Gobosh' call sign, the tower tells the biz jets: 'Gulfstream, parallel the Gobosh.' The pilots radio back, 'What's a Gobosh?' After a while, they learn. It's like free radio advertising, every day! We've created the perception there's always an LSA in the air over Centennial. That's not far from the truth either. I think they're jealous we're having all that fun!
"I think we're helping legitimize light sport," Dillis says. "We operate at one of the busiest GA airports in the country and don't interfere with other airplanes. We're as fast as a 172, outclimb them and cruise downwind at the same speed. It's fun to beat them to pattern altitude."
Chris Dillis took a simple idea—provide a friendly place to fly—and turned it into a winning business concept.
"People say flight training is a commodity: 'You learn wherever you go.' I don't agree. We've created something beyond flight training. Flight schools could be more creative by embracing the idea that pilots learn to fly because they enjoy it. We make it feel like fun, not like school.
"Too many flight schools still look down their noses at light sport," Dillis says. "There are so many potential customers! When private-pilot students quit flying because they haven't a clue what to do with their license, we say, 'Come join us, have fun with us!'"
Right now, I'm thinking of all those studies and advertising programs and discovery flights, all focused on figuring out how to grow GA again. Hey folks: Take a hint from Chris Dillis and put the kicks back in flying!
Page 3 of 3
Labels: Columns, Features, Journeys, LSAs, Pilot Talk


text:
My favourite things in the summer always involve friends, community, good food and getting outside.
This is probably why I'm ecstatic to announce that Manitoba Association of Home Economists (MAHE) is in a new partnership with Fruit Share! Fruit Share is such a cool combination of building community while we rescue fruit, share it with each other and learn from our friends. It is such a great idea and an awesome way to get involved in our great community!
Check out the Fruit Share site for all the details http://www.fruitshare.ca/2015/05/fruit-share-becomes-program-of-manitoba-association-of-home-economists/ and welcome to MAHE, Fruit Share!
Now that warmer temperatures have arrived, why not lace up your sneakers and actively commute to work or school?
What is active commuting? – Active commuting is the process of getting to work by bike, foot, or any other means by which you are exerting some physical effort (i.e. walk, bike, run, snowshoe, inline skate, and ice skate)
The Commuter Challenge is May 31-June 6, 2015 and a big part of the challenge encourages active commuting. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider incorporating active commuting into your lifestyle:
- Saves money.
Active commuting can help you save money in a lot of different ways including saving on gas money and parking at work. If you start to use active commuting every day you can also save money on car insurance by registering as a leisure vehicle.
- Helps you get your exercise in for the day.
Most of us don't reach our 10,000 steps or 30 minutes of activity for the day. Incorporating a half hour bike or walk to work will help us get there!
- Explore new areas and see new things.
You can see a lot more on a walking path or bike path than you can from a car. You can cross a frozen river, you can walk along a path and see baby ducks and geese swimming in the water and you can even explore a whole new-to-you neighbourhood. The outdoors is beautiful!
- Because you can!
YOU can, yes you! Maybe you do live within walking or biking distance from work, what's holding you back? If you can do it maybe you should try it out once or twice. If you don't feel like walking maybe try biking or inline skating – the types of active transportation are endless! Snowshoes anyone?
Telecommuting is also a way to commute to work. You can also incorporate a lunch time exercise session while working from home.
- Good for the environment
Above all, active committing is great for the environment. By joining in you can better your own health as well as the health of the planet by consuming less fuel and producing less pollution.
Small contributions do add up, even just adding a once a week active commute is better than none at all.
If you're interested in getting involved in this year's Commuter Challenge, head on over to the website and sign up as an individual or workplace to take part. How many days a week can you actively commute?
Melissa Gabbs is a professional home economist based out of Winnipeg. She is working towards her MSc in Human Nutritional Sciences and also writes on her personal blog Mango About Town.
With the changing seasons and university coming to an end for some, you may be starting to think about the next steps going forward in your career and education.
If you're a recent graduate of one of the current or former departments in the Faculty of Human Ecology you might want to consider becoming a Professional Home Economist (PHEc) with the Manitoba Association of Home Economists (MAHE).
If you're interested in learning more about why you should become a PHEc as well as some of the benefits of becoming a PHEc, Melissa over at Mango About Town is giving a first hand account of the process and the benefits of becoming a PHEc.
Visit her blog to the see the post: What is a Professional Home Economist?


text:
For an enjoyable activity with lifelong benefits, we recommend one of our reading programs, which are designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. Programs have been offered as a community service by University of South Florida, Continuing Education, since 2003.
2015 Summer Reading Programs
For Children and Adults
Programs on Campus and at Over 25 Locations throughout South Florida
For detailed program information, please select an age group below:
4-Year-Olds and Entering Kindergarteners
Entering 1st Graders
Entering 2nd Graders
Entering 3rd Graders
Entering 4th or 5th Graders
Entering 6th, 7th or 8th Graders
Entering 9th, 10th or 11th Graders
Entering 12th Graders, College Students, or Adults
For more information, or to enroll by phone, please call:
(800) 964-8888
8 am- 10 pm Mon- Fri, 8 am- 7 pm Sat, 10 am- 6 pm Sun
For program locations and schedules in your area, select a program level above. The summer reading programs are available in Boca Raton, Bradenton, Brandon, Clearwater, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Hialeah, Hollywood, Homestead, Lakeland, Miami, Margate, Miami Shores, Naples, New Port Richey, North Port, Palmetto Bay, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sarasota, Spring Hill, S and other locations throughout the area.
Copyright © 2015 Institute of Reading Development |
Privacy Policy


text:
Traditional Style Bathrooms
Natural stone, embellished cabinetry and vintage-looking fixtures create the formal feel of the traditional bathroom style.
More from: Planning Guide: Bathrooms
Catch Up With Our Blogs
We're serving up the latest news, gorgeous style, crafty DIY projects, clever entertaining tips and more. Consider these your design digests.


text: I was watching Vinny's Pizza Party live on my ios device last night. When I returned to my browser window this morning and hit back I noticed that my profile picture was different. Then I noticed it was not my profile but a profile called "skateandordie". The last msg on the account was something like "Did I hack your account?" I logged out, logged into my actual account and immediately changed my pass. So far nothing seems to have been changed on my account, but how did I get logged into skateandordie?


text:
5 don't-miss grid innovations from a U.S. national laboratory
By Jesse Berst
In light of recent criticism of DOE spending (such as the Solyndra loan), it's nice to come to you with an example of a DOE investment that is paying big dividends.
In September 2011, I told you about Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's GridLAB-D simulator and its graphical contingency analysis tool. Now I'm back to report additional progress from this DOE-funded lab. PNNL is leveraging rich new data streams and high-computing horsepower to create a suite of analytic tools that will deliver new insights to control room operators -- insights that will allow unprecedented grid performance. Although currently oriented to the transmission system, I predict that many of these breakthroughs will make their way to distribution networks too.
1. GridOPTICS
Consider the grid-specific software architecture PNNL calls GridOPTICS, a platform that enables next-generation grid operation and planning in three key aspects:
· Data networking and management
· Modeling and analytics
· Visualization and decision support
This grid-specific software architecture is fully compatible with high-performance computing (HPC) -- and it is HPC that lets PNNL and its partners push the limits. GridOPTICS, a concept conceived as part of PNNL's Future Power Grid Initiative, already boasts cutting-edge applications such as dynamic state estimation and massive contingency analysis with more in the works.
2. Massive Contingency Analysis
PNNL is tapping into the Lab's expanded HPC resources to parallelize contingency analysis. It has achieved a 9,600 times speed-up in contingency computations. With that speed-up, standard contingency analysis is transformed from a planning tool to an operating tool. Massive contingency analysis (N-x) can now be considered as a means of achieving unparalleled reliability and resilience.
Taking advantage of PNNL capabilities
I know about PNNL because I serve on an advisory board there. I urge utilities and vendors alike to see if there is value you can derive from this government-funded resource. Some of PNNL's creations are available for free. Others can be licensed on reasonable terms. Still others are available via partnerships and consortia. If you haven't yet explored what the lab might do for you, contact Carl Imhoff or call (509) 375-4328 or visit the Electricity Infrastructure sector website. You might also want to scan the overview of PNNL's state-of-the-art Electricity Infrastructure Operations Center.
Don't miss these...
How good is your security? A new DOE tool will help you find out
Country's largest smart grid demo project kicks off this fall
Jesse Berst is the founder and chief analyst of Smart Grid News.com, the industry's oldest and largest smart grid site. A frequent keynoter at industry events in the U.S. and abroad, he also serves on advisory committees for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the Institute for Electric Efficiency. He often provides strategic consulting to large corporations and venture-backed startups. He is a member of the advisory boards of GridGlo and Calico Energy Services.


text:
Hyderabad, June 21 (IANS) Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi's fans Saturday staged protests in different parts of Andhra Pradesh against remarks made by a state minister about the actor not having a mass appeal like Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekahara Reddy.
The actor's fans took to streets and burnt effigies of Marketing Minister M. Mareppa at Eluru in West Godavari district, Nizamabad, Tirupati and other towns. They demanded an apology from the minister for his remarks.
Mareppa said Friday that Chiranjeevi, who is likely to launch a new political party in August, has no mass appeal like Chief Minister Reddy. The minister remarked that the actor had neither made any sacrifices for the people nor did he know the people's pulse.
'Chiranjeevi may be a good cine actor, but is not clear on his political agenda and is not open to meeting people,' he said in Guntur. 'What are his sacrifices for the people? Has he ever taken up padyatra (walkathon) like Rajasekhara Reddy to know people's problems?' Mareppa asked.
The minister said the money spent on people's welfare by Chiranjeevi was also very little and blood and eye bank initiatives would not change his fortunes.
The actor's fans condemned Mareppa's reported remark that Chiranjeevi was selling the blood. They said the actor's social services were known to people all over the state.
The actor's aide G. Ramchandra Rao also took strong exception to the minister's remarks and warned that if he made the statement on behalf of the Congress party it would have to pay a heavy price.
Chiranjeevi's brother Nagendra Babu and brother-in-law Allu Arvind recently stated that the actor would launch the party in August. The actor's brothers and close aides were busy firming up plans for his entry into politics.
The chief minister Thursday stated that Chiranjeevi's party would not be a challenge to the Congress in the forthcoming elections.
Do you like this article?
|User Rating
|(0 Votes)
The 'Pagal Parekh' family who made up our Epic #InstantKhichdi series ... 1
Audience to see Thakur girls moving out of the house secretly in the ... 104
Actress Priyamani learnt sword-fighting, archery and even acrobatics ...
Telugu actor Sunil Varma, who shares screen space with Naga Chaitanya ... 1


text:
Company Overview of Trygg Pharma AS
Executive Profile
Terje Bakken
Chief Executive Officer, Trygg Pharma AS
|Total Calculated Compensation
|This person is connected to 1 Board Members in 1 different organizations across 5 different industries.
See Board Relationships
Mr. Terje Bakken serves as Managing Director at EuroChem Group AG (alternate name Open Joint Stock Company Mineral and Chemical Company EuroChem) and has been its Head of Marketing & Sales since July 2014 also its Member of the Management Board since October 2014. Mr. Bakken has been the Chief Executive Officer at Trygg Pharma AS since April 2011. He served as Sales Director at Open Joint Stock Company Mineral and Chemical Company EuroChem. He served as the Chief Executive ...
Corporate Headquarters
Fjordalleen 16Phone: --
Oslo, Oslo 0250
Fax: --
Board Members MembershipsThere is no Board Members Memberships data available.
University of Bath
Other Affiliations
Annual CompensationThere is no Annual Compensation data available.
Stocks OptionsThere is no Stock Options data available.
Total CompensationThere is no Total Compensation data available.
|There is no Competitor Compensation data available.
Sponsored Financial Commentaries
Sponsored Links
Report Data Issue
To contact Trygg Pharma AS, please visit . Company data is provided by Capital IQ. Please use this form to report any data issues.
Please enter your information in the following field(s):
Your requested update has been submitted
Our data partners will research the update request and update the information on this page if necessary. Research and follow-up could take several weeks. If you have questions, you can contact them at email@example.com.


text:
Thai general: Don't protest coup
Junta warns that democratic precepts presently don't apply
Posted: May 25, 2014 at 5:01 a.m.
BANGKOK -- The top general in Thailand's ruling junta warned people today not to join anti-coup street protests, saying normal democratic principles cannot be applied at the time.
This story is only available from our archives.
« Previous Story
Truce on at Syria rebel area
Syrian rebels and government forces have agreed to a truce in an opposition-held area near the central city of Homs, activists said Saturday. Read »
Next Story »
In Jordan, pontiff urges swift end to Syrian ...
Pope Francis called Saturday for an "urgent" end to the Syrian civil war and lamented the refugee crisis it ha... Read »


text:
REAL STEEL BODY 1928 FORD 5 WINDOW COUPE. FIREWALL IS RECESSED TO FIT THE CHEVY 350 MOTOR. HAS ALUMINUM INTAKE, HOLLEY CARBURETOR & HEADERS.... More
Here is an outstanding 1927 Ford Model T Roadster. All original Ford steel finished in a Vermillion red with black fenders. New Lebarron bonney... More
Restored in 1970-71. Rust free. Runs and drives very good. Have owned since 1966. Always garaged. Very good #3 car. Good top.100% complete. Call: Alan (615)390-6949) lets... More
At the time, these cars offered a striking new beauty never before associated with a car priced so low. The striking new radiator, the... More
1927 Falcon-Knight in complete origional condition. Has been in a museum for 28 years and now in private ownership.. Very unique sleeve-valve engine manufactured by the... More
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1929 Ford Model A Roadster with Rumble Seat for purchase. Introduced in 1927, Fords Model A... More
Extremely rare unique 1924 Delahaye only known example. Drives and handles superbly, comfortable on the highway or hillclimb. The car is equipped with a... More
27 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup - Near Completion, many new parts, new tires. $8999.00 Grab it up quick before someone else does. See... More
A Stunning and Rare 1928 Auburn Boattail Speedster This 1928 Auburn Boattail Speedster 8-88 is a beautiful original car. It's nearly impossible to find an original boat-tail speedster and this... More
1928 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan. The Model 55-A "Fords most popular car". Excellent. Off frame restored to very high standards. All Steel. Finished... More
1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe with rumble seat. Nice restoration, purchased from dealer in CA, recently transported to OH. Excellent metal, nice chrome;... More
4 cylinder, 3 Speed manual transmission, Solid inside and out, Accessory front bumper, Accessory driving lights, Factory visor, Tip-out front windshield, Rear mounted spare... More
Rolls-Royce's 20hp was well ahead of its time in many regards. In the late 1990s when Bentley decided to look at a broader market... More
In their heyday Sunbeam Cars rivalled Bentley and Rolls Royce. Their advanced engine technology benefitted from their WW1 aero engine experience and powered many... More
In 1898 James Ward Packard, an electric lamp manufacturer of Warren, Ohio, bought his first car, a Winton. Dissatisfied with it, Packard decided to... More
In the early 1920s, Harley-Davidson experimented with a fore-and-aft twin, similar to the contemporary Douglas in the UK. The Flat Twin Sport Model was... More
Very early Model A with the correct red steering wheel. Only 500 miles since comprehensive restoration... More
Four cylinder engine, three speed transmission, two tone paint. Boyce Motometer radiator cap. All steel body and fenders... More
1929 Chevy Coupe, all original and in great shape, truck runs and drives great, a good solid original that has survived the test of... More
The Ford Model T had dominated the automotive market from the mid-1910's through the early 1920's but started to erode as competitors began catching... More
A company founded in 1964 named Fiberfab Velocidade Inc. Was founded by Warren Goodwin and started as a company manufacturing parts and body panels... More
1929 Model A Ford Tudor Sedan. This car was a full restoration in 2004, and has seen very little use. Always stored indoors, car... More
1927 Bentley 3 Litre Vanden Plas Tourer s/n RC-32, engine RC-325 Ivory with Tan Leather Interior The 3 Litre Bentley is a legendary car that brought Bentley... More
It is an original older restoration. Very solid, runs and drives well. It has a vinyl top with green and black paint and both... More
FULLY RESTORED. SHOW OR GO. SEE VIDEO. Certainly one of the rarer (and most fun) Model A body styles is the Roadster Pickup. Sporty and... More
1923 ford t-bucket .This car is a peice of rolling art! It has won best of show,best paint,coolest custom,best hot rod and many more... More
1925 TT truck. Finely crafted red oak wood cab and box. New rear tires and muffler, rebuilt carburetor, and Warford transmission. Easy start. This... More
1922 Ford Model T Touring. You can get any color you want so long as it's black! And it is black! My father passed... More
Very Rare. 3 Ghosts in One 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. Three position all weather open tourer with original coachwork by Barker, with all matching... More
Just in! Call or visit our website for more information.... More
1929 Ford Model A Coupe1929 Ford Model A Coupe black good physical condition (no physical damage) interior is in good condition (no rips etc.)... More
Is it possible to have any more fun and look this cool for under $19K? Probably not. This 1923 Ford T-Bucket roadster... More
Unrestored 1929 Model A Ford Towne Sedan 15,577 Original Miles Original black paint is in excellent condition, with only a couple of places rubbed through on... More
1923 Ford T-Bucket hot rod, street rod, multiple award winner, custom painted, V-8, GT Leather wrapped steering wheel. This is an estate vehicle, and will... More
First place AACA winner 1994; second in class Sully Car Show 2012. Manufacture May 4, 1927, among last Model-Ts built. Engine and body number... More
This car was created over a period of 50 years starting in 1968 with the building of a Sala replica chassis BC057. New and... More
GORGEOUS 2 Door Delivery Sedan Handy Rear Opening Delivery Door Custom Three Tone Paint Tons of Period Correct Ford Parts Rebuilt Inline 4 Cylinder with High Performance Upgrade Manual... More
1929 Hudson Super-Six Pre-WWII vehicle runs and shifts great Two-door rumble seat Original gauge cluster Classic Hudson two-tone black/blue exterior Three-speed manual transmission on inline six-cylinder engine Original Hudson headlamps... More
1927 Pierce-Arrow Model 80, engine #8016-941, is a rare commercial body style. It features second row fold-up jumpseats and a brown leather interior. This... More
Summer is here. Which means its a great time to get behind the wheel of this beautiful 1929 Ford Roadster built on a 32... More
ONLY 5000 ON REBUILT ENGINE. HAS EDELBROCK INTAKE, HOLLEY CARBURETOR, HEI IGNITION & HEADERS. IT RUMBLES! ALUMINUM RADIATOR KEEPS IT COOL. HAS TURBO 350... More
1929 Stearns-Knight Sedan J-8-90 Deluxe, I purchased this Rare automobile in 1990 out of a fifty year storage. I did a complete restoration ,... More
1921 Cleveland Pick Up Truck First purchased in Australia new in 1921 by a Home Builder located in Arncliffe, a suburb of Sydney. It was... More
NEW YORK MAYOR JIMMY WALKER'S PARADE CAR. 1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight 7-Passenger Touring/Phaeton This Packard was delivered on June 29, 1929 by Packard Motor Car... More
1926 Ford Model T Panel truck with new lower price! Super nice Model T Ford panel truck which was built in 2011. Has new... More
126-1/2" Wheelbase Smooth running 384ci Big Eight Engine 4 speed transmission Outstanding Crimson Red paint Black Stayfast Canvas top & Side Curtains Tan Connelly... More
Among the myriad of American automobile manufacturers that have come and gone there have been a few shining stars that have produced some very... More
1927 Ford Track T1927 Ford Hot Rod. This car features a unique power plant which sets it apart from other hot rods. The engine... More
1923 REO Speedwagon For Sale Older restoration, mostly original, new paint, radiator & tires etc, looks and runs great. 2014 REO National Meet Peoples Choice Winner Check... More
1929 Model A Roadster If you are interested in this vehicle or have any questions, please call Bob at 541-997-3320 This is a lovely restored and upgraded... More
1929 Auburn sedan. Excellent condition. Multiple award winner including First Place Primary at the 2012 Auburn Festival. Black with Navajo Red accents. 41,453 actual... More
1929 Model A Sport Coupe street rod. Complete Mustang V-6 drive train. A/C, power steering and brakes. You can drive this car across the country!... More
It might hard to believe that the Ford Model A was only in production from late 1927 through 1931 because in the course of... More
This 1926 Buick Master Series country club coupe, Model 54C, has very low mileage. It is decked out with mohair interior and trimmed witbrown... More
This 1929 Model was painstakingly restored in 1991 by one of the premier Model A restorers in the midwest. It has been driven regularly... More
Maxwell 1920 Model 93 town car 4cyl chauffeur driven car is in great shape. Call for more details $28,500. OBO 860-234-7005... More
Overland 1925 Model 93 6cyl 2dr sedan all original paint and interior. A true survivor runs great $15000.00 or OBO. 860-234-7005... More
1929 Model a Roadster Pickup, older restoration, Undoubtly one of the cutest pickups in the US Many other accessories Excellent Mechanical condition everything works fiberglass fenders, rear bumper, rock guard, fire... More
GROUND UP RESTORED. BEAUTIFUL 2 TONE PAINT WITH VARNISHED WHEELS. THIS MODEL T HAS ELECTRIC START & FIRES RIGHT UP. RARE WORKING MAGNETOS, SWITCH... More
1929 Ford Model A Roadster, This is a Canadian Built Model A that is an Unbelievable Time Capsule with only 2 Owners from New. ... More


text:
Your browser does not support iframes.
was running good 2 years ago has sat and wont sart think i needs a starter motor has rust in body would be ideal for parts or for someone with a lot of time to do up, it is half stripped all lights in good condition and all parts are there. price 3,000 ono
Share this listing on facebookjust click the button below


text:
Resolution: standard / high
Figure 1.
PV-1 mRNA expression in intracranial glioma xenografts. A. RT-PCR for PV-1 was performed on reverse-transcribed RNA harvested from U87MG tumors (T1) and U87:U87/VEGF tumors grown in mice (T2, T3) and compared to PV-1 expression levels in normal mouse brain (NL). Reactions were normalized using primers to the mouse endothelial gene, flk-1. B. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis of PV-1 expression. Reactions were normalized to flk-1. Numerical values for the fold increase are indicated. *Statistically significant difference between the levels of PV-1 expression in NL vs. T2 and NL vs. T3 (p = 0.05).
Shue et al. BMC Neuroscience 2008 9:29 doi:10.1186/1471-2202-9-29


text:
The military has been clear on cybersecurity issues: It's prepared to defend its own networks but not civilian networks. It's been up to the Department of Homeland Security to protect the civilian internet. But that has changed.
By order of Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, both departments are laying the ground work for a new arrangement. DHS and the National Security Agency will station officials at each other's headquarters.
Wired reports, "In other words, the seemingly bright line between dot-com and dot-mil gets fuzzier and fuzzier the longer you look."
The agreement clarifies each department's roles in the event of a cyber attack.
It orders this big bureaucratic exchange of personnel. The Department of Homeland Security is going to send over a new Director for Cybersecurity Coordination to NSA, along with privacy lawyers and civil-rights officials to ensure that neither NSA nor its military twin, the Cyber Command, cross any legal boundaries.
This story is part of Federal News Radio's daily DoD Report brought to you by Dell. For more defense news, click here.
How the US Mint and NIST are perfecting the money-making process.


text:
Fashion mastermind and entrepreneur Herschel Segal made a splash in Montréal's burgeoning shopping district in 1959 when he opened Le Château's original storefront, where he intrigued passersby with London-inspired clothing unique to Canada's fashion landscape. Le Château's avant-garde style of garb for men and women drew great success in the years to follow, earning one of its crowning achievements when the iconic John Lennon personally commissioned the shop to create the jumpsuit he wore during his "bed-in" at The Queen Elizabeth Hotel in 1969.
The fashion retailer has since grown to include more than 230 locations in its trendsetting empire, staking its claim throughout Canada, the United States, and the Middle East. Le Château's well-dressed experts keep the shop's collection of formal and casual wear up to date on the latest styles and trends. Women's fashions include a floral silk charmeuse cocktail dress ($49.99) and a belted satin faux-wrap dress ($39.99). Men's fashions range from a slub-cotton tailored-fit shirt ($29.99) to a cotton-blend city-fit vest ($39.99). For the summer, shoppers can gear up with fashions that include floppy hats ($9.99) and floral tube tops ($39.99).
This Groupon is valid at one of 48 outlet stores across Canada and on Le Château Outlet Online.
Outlet locations in Montreal and Quebec
Outlet Ste-Catherine et Stanley- 1188 Ste. Catherine Ouest, Montréal, 514-868-1694
Outlet Pie-IX, 4119 Jean-Talon Est, Montréal, 514-722-4747
Outlet Jean-Talon Ouest, 5255 Jean-Talon Ouest, Montréal, 514-722-4747
Outlet Laval, 3249-3261 Autoroute 440 Ouest, Laval, 450-973-8221
Outlet Taschereau, 3856 Boulevard Taschereau, Greenfield Park, 450-465-6954
Outlet Mega Centre Notre-Dame, 2448 Desserte Ouest, Aut. Chomedey (A-13), 450-689-7848
Outlet Marché Central, 1007B1a Rue Du Marche Central, Montréal, 514-383-8926
Outlet Le Carrefour Champêtre, 570 Place Champetre, Bromont, 450-534-1070
Outlet Le Centre Sherbrooke, 340 Belvedere, Sherbrooke, 819-565-5257
Outlet Mega Centre Vaudreuil, 3150 Boulevard De La Gare, Vaudreuil-Dorion, 450-455-1590
Outlet SmartCentres Montreal Nord, 6184 Boulevard Henri Bourassa Est, Montréal, 514-322-4554
Outlet Centre de Victoriaville, 421 Jutras Est, Victoriaville, 819-758-5879
Outlet Carrefour de la Rive Sud, 582 Chemin De Touraine, Boucherville, 450-449-1490
Outlet St-Hubert (occasion speciale), 6856-6858 St Hubert, Montréal, 514-272-4066
Outlet Rue St-Jean, 1015 Rue St-Jean, Québec, QC, 418-692-3644
Outlet Mega Centre Lebourgneuf, 200 Bouvier Suite 600, Québec, 418-622-9264
Outlet Place des Quatre-Bourgeois, 999 Rue de Bourgogne, Ste-Foy, 418-654-9445


text:
Letter: Politics, not science, behind claims of abortion-breast cancer link
Linda MacDonald, Vero Beach
Letter: Politics, not science, behind claims of abortion-breast cancer link
Regarding Daniel Pilon's March 9 letter pointing to studies asserting a relationship between breast cancer and abortion:
Until the mid-1990s, evidence was inconsistent and the studies generally small and retrospective. Since that time, larger and better-designed studies have been done. These have consistently shown no association between induced or spontaneous abortion and breast cancer risk.
In 2003, the National Cancer Institute convened a workshop of more than 100 of the world's leading experts. They concluded there is no increased risk of breast cancer in women who had undergone abortion.
This also is supported by the World Health Organization, the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
A March 2004 review of 53 studies worldwide with 83,000 subjects again found no increased risk. Dr. Louise Brinton's study in 2009 with Dr. Jessica Dolle and Dr. Kathi Malone was actually about increased risk of a rare type of breast cancer in young women who had used oral contraceptives. Abortion was not even mentioned in the abstract. The study contained no new findings on abortion, and Dr. Malone, one of the report's authors, stated recently that there is not a link between abortion and breast cancer.
The websites mentioned by Pilon are not scientific sites but political ones, with attendant misinformation.
As a gynecologist, I am dismayed by the attempt to spread falsehoods based on political views.
Subscribe to TCPalm
Need Help? Call us at 1-877-710-6180.
Monday-Friday: 6am-3pm / Saturday: 6:30am-10:30am / Sunday: 7am-11am


text:
A system is described that includes an arithmetic logic unit that senses the presence of a circuit module in a connector, wherein one type of circuit module, if present, automatically provides a set of signals on a predetermined pin set that indicates characteristics of the circuit module. The system also includes circuitry that enables the determination of the presence of other types of pluggable circuit modules in the connector. The circuitry comprises a latch circuit for holding a received address for the circuit module. In the received address, a preset field of bits is present which identifies a field in a status register. The status register stores n fields of information defining the characteristics of the pluggable circuit module and is responsive to the preset field of bits to provide signals on the predetermined pin set indicating the information.
1. In a system wherein an arithmetic logic unit senses the presence of a pluggable memory module in a connector, said pluggable memory module, if present, adapted to provide a set of signals on a predetermined pin set of said connector indicating characteristics of said pluggable memory module, said pluggable memory module including means resident thereon for providing said set of signals, said means comprising:
latch means for storing an address for said memory module that is received from said arithmetic logic unit and causing data resident at said address in said pluggable memory module to be accessed for said arithmetic logic unit;
circuit means for transmitting a predetermined field of bits in said received stored address, which predetermined field identifies a storage field in a status means; and
said status means storing n fields of information concerning said pluggable memory module, and responsive to a said transmitted predetermined field of bits from said circuit means to provide a set of signals on said predetermined pin set indicating said information, said arithmetic logic unit ignoring said accessed data, but employing said set of signals on said predetermined pin set as indicators of characteristics of said pluggable memory module.
2. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein said arithmetic logic unit is responsive to bit information on said predetermined pin set, to generate additional addresses, each said additional address including a set of bits in said predetermined field which identifies an additional one of said n fields of information in said status means, whereby said status means responds by providing said information to said pin set.
3. The system as recited in claim 2 wherein said status means responds to an address for a first of its n fields by providing all one level signals on said predetermined pin set, said arithmetic logic unit responsive thereto to generate signals that address additional fields in said status means, whereby said status means provides to said predetermined pin set, information resident in said additional fields.
4. The system as recited in claim 3 wherein, said arithmetic logic unit continues to generate additional address signals until all one level signals are again sensed on said predetermined pin set.
5. The system as recited in claim 3 wherein said arithmetic logic unit continues to generate additional address signals until a predetermined number of fields have been accessed.
6. The system as recited in claim 2 wherein said pluggable memory module is a dynamic random access memory and wherein RAS and CAS signals are employed to latch a full address into said latch means.
This invention relates to pluggable memory modules, and more particularly, to a system for determining the characteristics of a memory module when it is inserted into a standard connector receptacle.
Over the last several years, a type of memory board has come into use called the SIMM (single in-line memory module). There are many types of SIMMs, i.e., 30 pins, 72 pins, and 80 pins. Typically, such modules are used for dynamic random access memories (DRAMs) and have predefined pin-out assignments. At present, the 72 pin SIMM sees the widest use in industry. For each of these SIMMs, an industry standard exists that defines the signals to be found on each pin. Thus, any DRAM that adheres to the SIMM standard and is plugged into a receiving connector, provides at the output pins of the connector, known signal levels and data.
Since DRAMs are ubiquitous in data processing systems, SIMM-connectors see wide usage therein. In such systems, it is also the case that other types of memory modules are used, although not in such large quantities. For instance, such other memory types include read only memories, electrically erasable, programmable read only memories; and battery-backed static random access memories. Additional expense is required if special connectors must be provided to accommodate the different types of memory modules. In addition, there are also certain DRAMs which do not meet the SIMM pin-out standard and also require special connector sockets.
In one industry standard for 72 pin DRAM SIMMs, four output pins are assigned to a "presence detect" function. When such a SIMM is plugged into a connector on a mother board, its presence detect pins are connected, via a resistance, to a power supply. Two of the four pins indicate one of four logic states which tells the user that the memory is one of four predefined sizes. The other two pins use three logic states to define one of three speeds. The fourth logic state, i.e., both speed pins at the high or one state, tells the user that the SIMM connector is empty. If a SIMM connector is to be utilized for other types of memory modules, it is important that the presence detect pins retain their standard output states so as to enable their continued usage for standard SIMM DRAMs, in addition to other memory modules.
In addition to the four-pin presence detect standard, others have employed various methods and means for determining the configuration of modular memories. DeVoy et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 3,803,560 describe a modular memory system which, in response to command signals, removes modules detected as 7 faulty and reconfigures the remaining modules to form a continuous address space. In U.S. Patent RE 31,318 to Kaufman et al., a system is described for automatically setting the address ranges of memory modules in a continuous bank of memory modules. Each module includes an address range calculator, an address range detector, a local memory unit and memory cell selection logic. In operation, a processor generates a starting address signal for a first installed memory module. The address range for an individual memory module is calculated by adding the local memory unit capacity to the module's starting address to arrive at the module's ending address. This action ripples through additional memory modules until the last memory module generates an address signal which represents the upper boundary of the memory system.
A further memory allocation system is described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/578,699 to Cox, assigned to the same assignee as this application. The Cox Application describes an expandable memory system that employs a plurality of plug-in memory modules. Each memory module includes a controller that is serially linked to a central memory controller. The memory system is automatically configured by the central controller and each memory module is assigned a base address which, in turn, helps to define a contiguous memory space and requires no user intervention. The system has the capability of disabling and bypassing bad memory modules and reassigning memory addresses without leaving usable memory unallocated.
Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a modular memory arrangement wherein standard SIMM connectors are useable by all memory modules including DRAMs.
It is another object of this invention to provide a modular memory system wherein a memory module, upon being addressed, automatically provides information detailing the module's characteristics.
It is yet another object of this invention to provide a memory module that does not adhere to a predetermined standard for presence detect output pins, but is yet able to interface with a standard SIMM connector by internal control circuitry.
A system is described that includes an arithmetic logic unit that senses the presence of a circuit module in a connector, wherein one type of circuit module, if present, automatically provides a set of signals on a predetermined pin set that indicates characteristics of the circuit module. The system also includes circuitry that enables the determination of the presence of other types of pluggable circuit modules in the connector. The circuitry comprises a latch circuit for holding a received address for the circuit module. In the received address, a preset field of bits is present which identifies a field in a status register. The status register stores n fields of information defining the characteristics of the pluggable circuit module and is responsive to the preset field of bits to provide signals on the predetermined pin set indicating the information.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the major subcomponents of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a schematic of the contents of the status register shown in FIG. 1.
As has been described above, industry standards exist for DRAM SIMMs. In such standards, four presence detect pins on the SIMM connector are assigned to provide indications regarding the size and speed of a memory module connected thereinto. This invention provides the ability to recognize when a non-standard memory module is inserted into a standard SIMM connector and to determine the characteristics of the non-standard module via the presence detect pins, while preserving the connector's ability to also receive standard DRAM SIMMs.
In FIG. 1, a block diagram indicates the structure of the invention. Dotted box 10 indicates a pluggable memory module which includes four memory assemblies 12, an address latch 14 and a status register 18. Address latch 14 receives memory addresses (and RAS and CAS control signals) over cable 16. Address latch 14 demultiplexes the memory addresses and places them in an intermediate storage contained therein.
A predetermined field of bits within the memory address stored in address latch 14 is used to address memory positions in a status register 18, as well as being part of the overall memory address directed to one of memory assemblies 12. Cable 28 extends between address latch 14 and status register 18 and includes individual lines from the bit positions in the memory address's predetermined field in address latch 14. The values stored in these bit positions, when decoded, address a memory position in status register 18.
As shown in FIG. 2, status register 18 contains n four-bit memory positions which contain four bit codes that define characteristics of memory module 10. Eight four bit code positions are shown and may be addressed by three bits in a received memory address. Of course, additional fields could also be provided, but a longer field address would be required. The first (0'th) field in status register 18 includes all 1 bits (whose function will be described below). Succeeding fields include code which indicates memory type; memory speed; memory size per bank; number of banks; number of first words; burst timing; etc..
Bit fields within status register 18 are read out via output lines 20 to a SIMM connector 22, where they appear on presence detect output pin PD1-PD4. From there, they are transmitted to an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) 24 which provides overall control of the memory system. In the known manner ALU 24 provides address bits via SIMM connector 22 to address latch 14. In addition, it provides RAS and CAS control signals (also via cable 16) to address latch 14).
The operation of ALU 24 is modified from that utilized with standard DRAM SIMM's. Previously, ALU 24 would merely examine presence detect pins PD1-PD4 to determine if all were at the one state. If so, no DRAM SIMM was present. If one of 15 other logic states was manifest on PD1-PD4, ALU 24 sensed those states and configured itself accordingly.
Now, ALU 24 initiates a memory configuration operation by generating a memory address which has a three bit field (e.g. bits 13-15 of a 22 bit address) which addresses the first field in status register 18 (e.g., three zero bits). The memory address provided from ALU 24 will generally be 22 bits in length and will be provided, via cable 26, in two segments of 11 bits each. The memory address can designate and address within memory subassemblies 12, so long as it contains the requisite 3 bit address for the first field in status register 18.
Address latch 14 demultiplexes the two 11 bit address segments (by using RAS and CAS control signals) and stores the address. Status register logic 15 detects the presence, in the latched address, of 3 bits which address the first field position in status register 18. As a result, a signal is emplaced on cable 28 that causes the four bits in the first field in status register 18 to be placed on conductors 20 where they appear on presence detect pins PD1-PD4. As will be recalled, all four bits are ones.
At the same time the initial field from status register 18 is being read out, a memory access occurs in accordance with the address stored in address latch 14. However, ALU 24 ignores the data read out from the addressed memory position.
As a result of all ones being manifest on presence detect pins PD1-PD4, ALU 24 does not know whether SIMM connector 22 is empty or has a non-standard memory module plugged in. ALU 24, as a result, generates a second memory address that includes a three bit address of the second field within status register 18. The second field in status register 18 is predefined as never having all ones. Since, as shown in FIG. 2, the second field indicates the memory type, 15 separate memory types can be encoded by various bit groupings.
If a memory module is installed in connector 22, in response to a second address being stored in address latch 14, status register 18 will read out the requisite memory type onto pins PD1-PD4. At this point, ALU 24 knows that a non-standard memory module is present in SIMM connector 22 and has identified the specific memory type. ALU 24 now continues to generate memory addresses that contain bit fields for sequentially addressing the remaining fields within status register 18. Once all 8 fields in status register 18 have been accessed, the next memory address generated (i.e. "9") has all zero's in the status register bit field and results in the addressing of field "0" in status register 18. As a result, ones are impressed on presence detect pins PD1-PD4, and ALU 24 then knows that status register 18 has completed its readout. Alternatively, ALU 24 can be pre-programmed to only recognize a predetermined number of fields within status register 18. As aforedescribed, while each of the addresses provided to address latch 14 enables a memory position to be read out of one of memory assemblies 12, the actual data that is passed through SIMM connector 22 to ALU 24 is ignored.
It may occur that no memory module resides in connector 22. In such case, upon ALU 24 generating a second memory address, the levels on PD1-PD4 all remain unchanged, at the one level. Two successive outputs of all one's on PD1-PD4 are recognized by ALU 24 as indicating that no memory module is present.
An advantage of this system is that actual memory addresses can be utilized to access status register 18 and its stored information. Additional memory positions do not, therefore, need to be reserved for status register readout. Furthermore, while status register 18 has been shown as having four bits in each of its fields, more can obviously be provided, as can additional information fields. Likewise, while the invention has been described in the context of memory system, it is equally applicable to other systems that employ discrete types of pluggable modules.
It should be understood that the foregoing description is only illustrative of the invention. Various alternatives and modifications can be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. Accordingly, the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variances which fall within the scope of the appended claims.
Patent Citations
Referenced by
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
Meet America's (Shockingly Small) Pool of Trans Elected Officials
BY Neal Broverman
November 14 2012 6:00 AM ET
Michelle Bruce, councilwoman
Being a transgender councilwoman in the South is not easy, and Michelle Bruce found that out the hard way. She was elected to the Riverdale, Ga. City Council in 2003, but when she ran for reeelection, mean-spirited opponents sued her, alleging she bamboozled voters by not telling them she was trans. While the case was thrown out by a court, Bruce still lost the primary — those results were held up by a judge.
Tags: Transgender


text: DIY Tissue Paper and Parsley Eggs via Aunt Peaches by Three Sixty Ecotique. Posted on April 6, 2012 06 Apr Here's another awesome eggy treat via Aunt Peaches… check out this DIY Easter project here. by Three Sixty Ecotique DIY All Natural Easter Eggs via Food Plus Words Skin As Canvas Event At Our Shop


text:
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'FUD' Episode of AMC's HALT AND CATCH FIRE
|Related Links
|AMC Networks Announces New Leadership
June 25, 2015
|AMC Announces Straight-to-Series Order for Clyde Phillps' BROKE
June 25, 2015
|Series Premiere of MAKING OF THE MOB: NEW YORK Delivers 1.7 M Viewers
June 22, 2015
|AMC & SundanceTV Announces New Senior Leadership Structure
June 16, 2015
|Related: HALT AND CATCH FIRE, AMC, previews & teasers
AMC premiered its new drama series HALT AND CATCH FIRE last night June 1 at 10pm ET/PT. Don't miss the next episode of the show on, Sun., June 8th at 9/8c and get a sneak peek below!
From AMC Studios, the series captures the rise of the PC era in the early 1980s, during which an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it. The 10-episode series is created by Chris Cantwell and Chris Rogers and executive produced by showrunner Jonathan Lisco ("Southland") and Gran Via Production's Mark Johnson ("Breaking Bad," "Rectify," Diner, Rain Man) and Melissa Bernstein ("Breaking Bad," "Rectify"). Filmed on location in Atlanta, the series stars Lee Pace (Lincoln, "Pushing Daisies") as Joe MacMillan, Scoot McNairy (Argo) as Gordon Clark, Mackenzie Davis (Smashed) as Cameron Howe, Kerry Bishé (Argo, Red State) as Donna Clark and Toby Huss (Cowboys & Aliens) as John Bosworth.
"Halt and Catch Fire" is set roughly one year after IBM all but corners the market with the release of its first major product - the IBM PC. It is also the same year people realize the IBM PC's fatal flaw, which quickly makes personal computing anyone's game. In this fictional drama, a former IBM executive, Joe McMillan (Lee Pace) plans to reverse engineer the flagship product of his former employer, he forces his current company, Cardiff Electric, into the personal computer race. McMillan enlists the help of Gordon Clark (Scoot McNairy), a once great engineer who dreams of creating a revolutionary product while trying to manage his initially unsupportive wife Donna (Kerry Bishé), and Cameron Howe (Mackenzie Davis), a volatile prodigy who puts her future in jeopardy to join MacMillan's Rogue PC project. While charting the changing culture of Texas' Silicon Prairie, tensions build within the group as they attempt to navigate the thin line between visionary and fraud, genius and delusion, and as their drive to do something that matters runs up against their ability to truly innovate. "Halt and Catch Fire" thrives on the spirit of innovation and explores what it's like to stand at the forefront of something truly great and world-changing and work towards it, no matter the risk.
About AMC
Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade or creating acclaimed original programming,AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row, and five out of the last six, and boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the current #1 show on television among adults 18-49 with The Walking Dead. AMC's original drama series include Mad Men, Breaking Bad and Hell on Wheels. The network will premiere three new drama series in 2014: TURN, Halt and Catch Fire and the Breaking Bad prequel, Better Call Saul. AMC also explores authentic worlds with bold characters through its slate of unscripted original series including Talking Dead, Comic Book Men, Small Town Security, Freakshowand the forthcoming Game of Arms. AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, Sundance Channel, and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.
About Author
- CNBC to Air THE MAKING OF DIG, the USA Network Event Series, 3/1
- NBC to Air One-Hour Season Finale of CHRISTINA MILIAN TURNED UP, 3/1
- NBC Universo to Present ROMEO SANTOS DESDE VINA Concert Exclusive, 3/1
- Kelly Clarkson to Visit CBS SUNDAY MORNING, 3/1
- VIDEO: Clark Gregg Teases New AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Season Using Emojis
- Dakota Johnson to Host SNL Tonight; Alabama Shakes to Perform
- NBC Sports to Air Coverage of U.S. GRAND PRIX FROM PARK CITY
- Discovery Family to Premiere New Episodes of TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS, Today
- Telemundo to Present FUTBOL ESTELAR: LEON VS SANTOS, Today
- Telemundo to Give Viewers Sneak Peek at Upcoming Programming on LO NUEVO, Today


text:
Stock Photo:
Biometric scan of a finger to get access to a room
- Image ID: 124891180
- Copyright: Fotosenmeer
High quality images curated from over 150 countries.
Over 50 million photos, vectors, illustrations, and more.
Simple and flat pricing by image or by month.
Over 230,000 images downloaded every day.


text:
Thanks for redeeming.{{else}}
Success! Thanks for repurchasing.{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if Expired}}
Increase my visibility!{{else}} {{#if IsMultiPack}}
{{#if HasMultiPack}} You have {{MultiPackCount}} top spot(s) left. Now loading you into the search listings... {{else}} You have used all top spots. Now loading you into the search listings... {{/if}}{{else}}
We are loading you into the search listing pages...{{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
{{Current}} just saw you!{{/if}} {{#if LastTopSpotPurchaseIsMulti }} {{#if HasAnyTopSpot}}
{{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} {{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Free {{/if}} {{#if HasPaidTopSpot }} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} & {{/if}} {{ MultiPackCount }} {{/if}} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{else}}
0 Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }}
{{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasResults}}
{{Current}} see you now!{{else}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
You can now invite anyone to meet at your favorite Starbucks.
Limited-time feature
32 year old woman | Washington, IN, USA | Seeking men 24-40 within 150 miles
I'm a great catch! Just ask my mom! :)
I consider myself a jack of all trades, master of none type of personality. I don't consider myself a know-it-all, but I am well read and well versed in a number of different areas, enough to get me by in life, I would say. Jeopardy is a great game for me, because I know a lot of little stupid trivia facts in a lot of different random areas of expertise. Which is good, because once I get past the shy awkward phase, I can usually converse with anyone about anything. Except particle physics. If that comes into the conversation, I'm done. I have a unique sense of humor. It is borderline dry/sarcastic, and sometimes you just have to "get it." But, I love to laugh, so if you have a great sense of humor, that would be wonderful! Among my passions- cooking and baking. I love to try new recipes. I don't have as much time to do it as I'd like to. I also love sports! I am a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Hoosiers, Notre Dame, Butler basketball, and the Colts. I also love to play sports and games. By this point in my life, it is more casual than competitive, as I was in my high school days, but a pickup game of Horse or a fun tennis match or a family football game or an intense game of corn hole...it is all a good time! Beyond this, I would be happy to share anymore about myself you may be interested in. Just ask!
Book club , Coffee and conversation , Cooking , Dining out , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Playing cards , Playing sports , Religion/Spiritual , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Volunteering , Watching sports
Aerobics, Auto racing / Motorcross, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards / Pool, Bowling, Football, Other types of exercise, Swimming, Tennis / Racquet sports, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines
I have Dogs
I like Horses
I have a big ol fluffy labradoodle named Luke. He is as much a troublemaker as he is sweet. If you give him attention, you will have a friend for life.
Middle of the Road
Nowhere specific, but I like sports bar type places that are fun and casual. As far as travel is concerned, I love the tropical atmosphere. Disney World is definitely high on my list of favorite spots. I hope to travel around the world someday.
Well, my favorite color is red. I really love sports, especially football and basketball. My favorite TV Show is Boy Meets World. I love traditional, vintage things. Also, clearance sales are among my favorite things! I also love to cook/bake!
I am definitely not high-maintenance when it comes to having a good time. I love to go to sports events, the movies, bowling, or just a casual stroll. But, I am also perfectly content with a simple evening at home, just hanging out.
I am currently working on the book A Game of Thrones.
Z{{Cta}} {{#if HasMoreInfo}} ?{{CtaSecondary}} {{/if}}
|What she is looking for
|5'1" (154cms)
|5'4" (162cms) to 6'10" (208cms)
|Body type:
|A few extra pounds
|No preference
|No preference
|Dark brown
|No preference
|No Way
|No Way
|Social Drinker
|Never, Social Drinker
|Administrative / Secretarial
|No preference
|I'll tell you later
|No preference
|Never Married
|No preference
|Have kids:
|No preference
|Wants kids:
|No preference
|White / Caucasian
|No preference
|Christian / Catholic
|Christian / Catholic, Christian / Protestant, Jewish, Spiritual but not religious, Christian / Other
|Bachelors degree
|Some college, Associates degree, Bachelors degree, Graduate degree, PhD / Post Doctoral
I have my Bachelor's Degree in Advertising and Public Relations. I have so many ambitions in life that include, but are not limited to that particular track.


text:
So is this new Superdrive USB 3.0 or 2.0 then? Would like to hope it was 3.0 to match the new specs of the Macbook Pro & Macbook Air?
- Asked by Daniel O from Marlow
Apple USB SuperDrive
Product No Longer Available
4 Answers from the Community
Best Answer:
No. The SuperDrive is USB 2.0. There is no difference in speed between 3.0 and 2.0 because a CD can be written at max 16x which is 2 megabytes a second or a DVD can be written at max 8x which is 11 megabytes a second. (I am assuming you are using the fastest possible CD/DVD) USB 2.0 runs at a peak speed of 60 megabytes a second which is more than enough to handle the write and read speed of a CD/DVD
- Answered by Dean S from Encino
Speed is only one factor here. The device is also powered by the USB. My external SuperDrive actually has two separate USB 2 plugs, not for speed, but for enough power to run the device. USB 3 has more power and its more efficient. Playing a DVD consumes a lot of power from the plug, and would be much better with USB 3.
- Answered by Jeffe A from Murphys
USB 2.0, but this has more then enough speed for reading/writing DVDs/CDs
- Answered by Mark G from Mobile
The same question was asked and answered yesterday. It is not USB 3.0, but 2.0. Disk reading/writing does not occur at speeds fast enough to necessitate the jump from 2.0 to 3.0.
- Answered by Todd J from Orlando


text:
Hot weather causes Barton Road Swing Bridge to get stuck
The bridge, which spans the Manchester Ship Canal between Barton-upon-Irwell, and Trafford Park, has a history of getting stuck in hot weather as it makes it's iron framework expand
Trams: Minor delays on the network at the moment.More »
Weather: From warm sunshine to wind and rain. The weather has just shifted dramatically.More »
Weather: It has been a warm dry day so far - however it is set to get wet this afternoon.More »
Trains: Delays of up to 20 minutes on First Transpennine Express between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh Park, and between Preston and Windermere due to over running engineering works at Oxenholme Lake District.More »
Flight cancellations: Flight IB676/AA6627 from London Heathrow has been cancelled. It was due at 15:05.More »
Manchester Airshow: Manchester Airshow is flying back in to land for the first time in over 20 years today.More »
Hello and welcome to the Manchester Evening News breaking news service on Sunday July 5.More »


text:
Thanks for redeeming.{{else}}
Success! Thanks for repurchasing.{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if Expired}}
Increase my visibility!{{else}} {{#if IsMultiPack}}
{{#if HasMultiPack}} You have {{MultiPackCount}} top spot(s) left. Now loading you into the search listings... {{else}} You have used all top spots. Now loading you into the search listings... {{/if}}{{else}}
We are loading you into the search listing pages...{{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
{{Current}} just saw you!{{/if}} {{#if LastTopSpotPurchaseIsMulti }} {{#if HasAnyTopSpot}}
{{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} {{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Free {{/if}} {{#if HasPaidTopSpot }} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} & {{/if}} {{ MultiPackCount }} {{/if}} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{else}}
0 Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }}
{{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasResults}}
{{Current}} see you now!{{else}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
You can now invite anyone to meet at your favorite Starbucks.
Limited-time feature
42 year old man | Carlsbad, CA, USA | Seeking women 28-38 within 50 miles
Interested and interesting seeks like-minded, impassioned globetrotter
I am a man of extremes and contradictions: at one moment I prefer stability, a healthy (bordering on monotonous) lifestyle, deliberation, and certainty. But at a moment`s notice, I can stay up all night for 1. a nightclub opening 2. a jaunt around the world, eating street food and staying in bamboo huts 3. a hike fifteen miles up a tall peak 4. a stroll through a park, people-watching 5. all of the above I appreciate people who are open-minded, health-conscious, politically aware (if not involved), and those who are opinionated, passionate, and full of conviction. A strong woman who is no one`s patsy. She who realizes that not gullible does not automatically mean cynical. She who realizes that life is a continual journey of discovering and rediscovering one`s shifting desires. She who can instantly jump into a car/plane and travel to the nearest national forest, or halfway around the world, with no more than a weekend suitcase. If you appreciate that mindset, you will understand the thrills I feel when I am constantly discovering new places, new cultures, new hobbies, and new friends.
Book club , Camping , Coffee and conversation , Business networking , Movies/Videos , Music and concerts , Nightclubs/Dancing , Performing arts , Political interests , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Volunteering , Wine tasting
Cycling, Running, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines, Yoga
I exercise 5 or more times per week.
I have Cats
I like Dogs, Exotic Pets
Ideally, I combine my two passions: globe-trotting and scenic hikes. I have crossed Europe twice, and spent quite some time in Thailand and SE Asia. As for this hemisphere, nothing more exotic than Belize,although Tikal is a close second.
Brown University, Providence, RI
While not working out, hiking, or exploring coffeehouses and bars with friends, I enjoy critically acclaimed films. Kubrick is my favorite director; recently, Bitter Moon and The Squid and the Whale. I want to see Syriana.
24, Six Feet Under,
My Thai immigration stamp. Philip Roth's Exit Ghost, New York Times, The Economist, Richard Russo's Empire Cafe, David Lodge's Therapy, Candace Bushnell's Trading Up
Z{{Cta}} {{#if HasMoreInfo}} ?{{CtaSecondary}} {{/if}}
|What he is looking for
|5'10" (177cms)
|5'6" (167cms) to 6'5" (195cms)
|Body type:
|Athletic and toned
|Slender, About average, Athletic and toned
|No preference
|No preference
|No Way
|No Way
|Social Drinker
|Never, Social Drinker
|Self-Employed / Entrepreneur
|No preference
I trade scrap metal, exporting primarily to India
|$50,001 to $75,000
|No preference
|Never Married
|Never Married
|Have kids:
|No preference
|Wants kids:
|East Indian
|No preference
Often incorrectly identified as Latino/Greek/Turkish by others, I look like neither of my parents. Growing up in Malibu, I can't claim to be strongly influenced by other Indian-Americans
|Buddhist / Taoist
|Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist / Taoist, Hindu, Jewish, Spiritual but not religious, Other, Christian / Other
I have been exploring different faiths for the last two years, including Universal Unitarianism.
|English, Spanish
|Bachelors degree
|Bachelors degree, Graduate degree, PhD / Post Doctoral


text:
A fire damaged at least four units at The Club Apartments on Lake Otis Parkway on Tuesday evening, according to the Anchorage Fire Department.
There were no immediate reports of injuries, said Senior Captain Clinton Powell. The fire started in a second-floor apartment, Powell said, and spread to the third floor. Fourteen units responded, the department said.
When firefighters arrived, they found smoke, but flames "only in the walls," Powell said.
By NATHANIEL HERZ
Anchorage Daily News