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I know we talk about the temperature a lot especially in the morning but here is another comment as to what the temperature was when we got up in Ross River. Brrrrrrrrr!!
Cheryl has 3 pairs of socks on, her Gerbring jacket wrapped around her calves and feet, numerous layers on and of course her dew rag on her head. She said she was warmer. Maybe I need to learn something about using all my socks and clothes in temps like this to sleep more than a few hours.
I got up around 0530 and took a little hike down to the river before any of the campers at the river sites were up. So quiet except the great sound of rushing water.
Ive got a thing for skies and cloud pictures especially in the morning hours. Something so peaceful about the skies we have been seeing when it is not raining.
My attempt to get artsy with a picture. I would never claim to be a photographer.
We got camp packed up really early today for the long ride to Dawson City. First stop was Faro for a quick bite to eat. More dirt roads and some nice views on the route. The dirt was damp from the rain we got over night so no dust for Cheryl.
More metal bridges which are now just a common crossing for our bikes
We were greeted in Faro by this 65 Tonne truck at the entrance of the town. Wish the WIFI was better to just post short videos of things we are seeing. Maybe when we get to Fairbanks we can upload some videos. Here is the BIG truck and Cheryl just loved playing around in it in all her gear. She is such a kid sometimes but in a good way.
The official welcome sign to Faro
After playing around in the humungous truck, we headed down into the town of Faro and found the one and only restaurant so we could have breakfast.
As we were parking our bikes, we noticed this mangy pooch wandering around. It seems to be a common thing up here to let your dogs just roam around. This little guy looked like he could use a bath and a haircut!
Our waitress Morgan was a friendly sort and seemed interested in our adventure and agreed to have her photo taken.
Breakfast was delicious!
We filled up our bellies, but we couldnt fill up our gas tanks as the town gas station had run out of gas! We still had over half a tank though and we set off for Carmacks.
General Store and gas station in Carmacks
Views and more views from the Klondike Highway
This is at Five Finger Rapids
Seems like a lot of pictures of the two of us .cool we say!
We love our Gorilla Tripod!
Met a cool little dog named Jack from Kamloops. A young couple just touring around for a week.
Once again as we ride north to Dawson we begin to see less and less of sun and blue sky. Seems like a daily occurrence, blue sky to this
By now we are not really too upset if it were to rain. The bikes and our gear needs a washing from the Robert Campbell and we did indeed get wet heading all the way up to Dawson City. A shot of some pretty road side flowers.
We both had to stop at the obligatory picture at the welcome sign for Dawson City. All along the road into town there are huge mounds of road mulch. We are certain this is used not only on the Dempster but all roads around here. There are so many of them.
this is one way we take together pics without having to rely on others.
Dinner at Sourdough Joes we had great sandwiches and pea soup. That ended our day and tomorrow we will spend some time doing laundry, trying to lube the chains, get the bikes hosed down, and take a steamboat trip down the Yukon.
First, I want to tell you how much I am enjoying your ride report and all the great photos. I have a 955i Triumph Tiger I am hoping to ride up to Alaska next year. Your report is a great source of information.
So, more information is requested.
What kind of cameras are you using on your trip? I am aware of both still and video cameras. No way will I embark upon an adventure trip without both still and video cameras.
I will continue to read and enjoy the ride through your eyes and written words.
Best Regards,
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One thing gone unnoticed about EQ2 and Geforce6 series' not that
impressive performance* gets back to base code and developement of the game,actually EQ2 is a "Get in the Game" title just without the ATi badge on it.
Back to days when I had a 9800XT and used to go through ATi website there was a video there that showed EQ2 Devs talking about how more comfortable is to make their game on ATi hardware and how nice and fantastic it looks on ATi hardware.
surely this game is THE garphic heavy MMORPG title,but the base code is built on and opimized for ATi hardware and its not nVIDIA's fault or GF6 series weakness I presume.as long as MMORPG talk goes GF6 has been nerfed!
perhaps the same goes with Guild Wars.There was some Dev talk about it on that video.In fact the game is recently,officially carrying the red badge.
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CORPUS CHRISTI - Injuries, suspensions and the general lockout hangover still lingering over the entire league are making it harder and harder to predict games. Luckily, the worst 4 weeks of the season are thrown out at the end, so I'm sure we'll be able to pretend this week never happened by January. Now if the Texans take out the Saints and move to 3-0, Cam Newton continues his ascent and Tennessee gets blown out by Denver, well then this weekend's Pick Em results won't matter all that much anymore.
Without further ado, the picks…
Jaguars (1-1) at Panthers (0-2)
Sunday, Noon
DirecTV – Ch. 704
Line: Panthers by 3
- After the debacle that was the McCown Era ended after 7 mostly brutal quarters, head coach Jack Del Rio decided it was time to give the kid, rookie QB Blaine Gabbert a look. Unsure if he wanted to ever have to experience watching Luke McCown ever throw a meaningful pass again, Del Rio decided to stick with Gabbert from here on out, starting with a road showdown with fellow rookie, Cam Newton. Saving a few million or not, the release of David Garrard is looking worse by the week. I actually approved of the drafting of Gabbert as well as the planned sit-and-learn routine, but putting McCown in front of him was only going to hasten the process. No way Gabbert wasn't starting by Week 5 at latest and its apparent now there was no way it would get even that far. This whole situation has gone from under control after the fourth preseason game, to out of control, with a side of rushed quarterback. Del Rio's job security now fully relies on how Gabbert performs in the coming weeks. If he gets pancaked and looks terrible, Del Rio will suffer the consequences.
On the flip side, how about that marquee match-up? Cam Newton has made the Panthers relevant again, and Gabbert gives fans in Jacksonville something to care about, if only for a few minutes. Hey, you never know, this could be an actual marquee match-up someday. For now though, Newton has the momentum.
Pick: Panthers
Broncos (1-1) at Titans (1-1)
Sunday, Noon
DirecTV – Ch. 708
Line: Titans by 5
- I'm using the neutral Good/Bad Hasselbeck meter and picking the first team Tennessee faces after a big win, led by Hasselbeck. Seriously, I would've picked Indianapolis in this one. This formula has worked for years. Tennessee's only hope is to be led by Chris Johnson or the defense. Otherwise, Hasselbeck is going to leave them stranded.
Pick: Broncos
Texans (2-0) at Saints (1-1)
Sunday, Noon
DirecTV – Ch. 705
Line: Saints by 4.5
- I couldn't be happier with the Texans right now, but until they prove they can take out an elite, championship contender – on the road – I have to pick with the line. Call it tough love. I need to see a win in New Orleans, as does the world, before anyone takes the Texans seriously. Wade Phillips' new defense has the Texans perched atop the NFL with the league's best defense, statistically, but the Texans have only faced a Manning-less Colts team, and a Dolphins team that couldn't buy a home win if it was a 'Buy Now' item on eBay. The Texans have a good shot, but they have to step up to the competition and play for four quarters, something they still struggle with. It hasn't cost them against these weaker teams, but New Orleans is still a fire-breathing monster, so belief will only come when I'm shown something to believe in.
Gregg Williams' D amped up the pressure against Chicago last week, so the Texans need their running game to be on. With only Ben Tate and Steve Slaton likely available, the injury bug seems to have given New Orleans the early edge.
Pick: Saints
Lions (2-0) at Vikings (0-2)
Sunday, Noon
DirecTV – Ch. 710
Line: Lions by 3.5
- It's hard to look at the Vikings these days. From their ugly loss to San Diego two weeks ago, to last week's home collapse to Tampa Bay. Donovan McNabb doesn't believe it's time to panic, but it is time to go ahead and write off the Vikes. I hate to say it, I thought they'd be at least competitive, but McNabb isn't the answer for this franchise. That was proven after he was insulated by the team's play-callers, only allowed to pass in non-threatening situations while Adrian Peterson carried the brunt of the offensive load. They'll stay in this one for awhile, but Stafford is coming into his own now, and it won't take too long for the Lions to KO the Vikes.
Pick: Lions
Giants (1-1) at Eagles (1-1)
Sunday, Noon
DirecTV – Ch. 709
Line: Eagles by 9
- Even if Matt Kafka has to start, which it looks like he won't, I can't pick the Giants much these days. Even their Monday night win over an equally as battered Rams team registered pretty low. Come on, they had to fake an injury to stop the Rams' no-huddle offense? The Rams? From St. Louis? Look, I love the little Rams – they're a nice, competitive, non-threatening team, and they're fun to watch when their stars are healthy and effective. But they were mauled by injuries and the Giants, in their own house, had to fake an injury to stop their momentum. That tells you all you need to know about the 2011 New York Football Giants, and yes – they were faking it. No way Deon Grant and Jacquian Williams both suffered sudden cramps, simultaneously. One of those two just got confused and faked at the same time and made it look bad. That's all.
Pick: Eagles
Patriots (2-0) at Bills (2-0)
Sunday, Noon
DirecTV – Ch. 706
Line: Patriots by 9.5
- 15 losses in a row seems inevitable for the Bills as they're streak of futility versus the Pats goes back on the line, but because of the way Ryan Fitzpatrick has played, because of how resilient they've been and because they're at home, I'll give Buffalo a 1.7% chance of winning this game. That's a 1.6% increase from my original pick during the preseason. Everyone's in love with the Bills these days, but 2-0 is nothing special (trust me, I have experience with 2-0 starts), and they've faced no one, in retrospect, of true competition. Division rival or not, New England could use Buffalo as a mop if they wanted. Fitzpatrick and the Bills offense have a sliver of a chance because the Patriot defense is such a mess, but I wouldn't toss your life savings on it.
Pick: Patriots
Dolphins (0-2) at Browns (1-1)
Sunday, Noon
DirecTV – Ch. 707
Line: Browns by 3
- I mean, Miami has to win a game eventually, right? At least they're not at home. Road games aren't automatic for them, but this is as close as it gets. It looks nothing like home.
Pick: Browns
49ers (1-1) at Bengals (1-1)
Sunday, Noon
DirecTV – Ch. 711
Line: Bengals by 1
- Anytime you see two Bengals headlines in one day and both involve the words, "suspension", "marijuana", and "seized", you know the Bengals are back to normal. The expected loss of Cedric Benson to a three-game suspension, tentatively starting after this Sunday, and the eventual suspension of Jerome Simpson for distributing marijuana out of his own house, has the Bengals looking like the Bungals of old. I mean seriously, why are you operating a pot distribution center out of your own house? Why is it OK to store 8 lbs of pot in your house? And athletes wonder why we think they're a little on the slower side.
Andy Dalton has been quietly impressive, so I would caution against picking the lame duck 49ers. It's equally as risky to pick Cincinnati, but they're at home, they've got Cedric Benson (for now), and Dalton to A.J. Green has actually been pretty exciting. If I'm my buddy Gordo, I'd be very pleased with that. So long as Dalton keeps his nose clean with turnovers, he should have a pretty cake time grabbing a win in his home debut.
Pick: Bengals
Jets (2-0) at Raiders (1-1)
Sunday, 3:05 pm
DirecTV – Ch. 712
Line: Jets by 3.5
- The Raiders' defense is in dire straits. After surrendering 27.5 points per game in their first two games against Denver and Buffalo, they'll have little chance stopping Mark Sanchez and the suddenly pass-happy Jets. Also, if you picked up WR Denarius Moore this week after his explosive 146 yard performance last week, just sit him until next week. Some free fantasy advice.
Pick: Jets
Ravens (1-1) at Rams (0-2)
Sunday, 3:05 pm
DirecTV – Ch. 713
Line: Ravens by 13
- We saw Bad Flacco last week, we're due for Good Flacco against the suddenly flailing Rams. As for the Rams, this is a tough opening stretch for them and it doesn't get much easier from here:
Week 4: vs. Washington
Week 5: BYE
Week 6: at Green Bay
Week 7: at Dallas
Week 8: vs. New Orleans
After the Saints game, the Rams could come very close to winning out, but that's after what could easily be an 0-7 start. The good news is that even at 0-7, they might only be 3 games out of first place.
Pick: Ravens
Chiefs (0-2) at Chargers (1-1)
Sunday, 3:05 pm
DirecTV – Ch. 714
Line: Chargers by 14.5
- This is our largest line of the week and, after what we've seen the past two weeks, why not? The Chiefs have been outscored 89-10 by Detroit and Buffalo. San Diego, offensively, is in a whole other stratosphere of offensive ability. With Eric Berry gone on defense and Jamaal Charles finished on offense, the Chiefs are sitting ducks. I would've never have guessed it three weeks ago, but the Chiefs might be fighting Seattle for Andrew Luck.
Pick: Chargers
Falcons (1-1) at Buccaneers (1-1)
Sunday, 3:15 pm
DirecTV – Ch. 717
Line: Falcons by 3
- Confidence is high in Atlanta after Matt Ryan's gutsy comeback over the Eagles, but I'm still concerned about the Dirty Birds. It's only two games, so it's not a dire situation at all, but rookie WR Julio Jones is still not a part of this offense, and the team's overall point differential is -14 (47-61). After Chicago and Philadelphia, offenses are averaging 30.5 points per game, so that leaves a door open for a clutch performer like Josh Freeman, who worked his magic in the second half at Minnesota last week. I'm not crazy about Atlanta's secondary, nor am I crazy about Matt Ryan's slow starts this season, but this is a divisional match-up, and Atlanta should be up for this. If they aren't, concern turns to early season panic.
Pick: Falcons
Packers (2-0) at Bears (1-1)
Sunday, 3:15 pm
DirecTV – Ch. 715
Line: Packers by 3.5
- My upset pick of the week isn't really an upset, but rather a shocker if it happens. Maybe not even that, but I am shocked at how pedestrian the Packers' pass defense has been (30th in the league). The Most Hated Man In Football, Jay Cutler, recently expressed concern over being able to finish the season being sacked and hit at the pace he is (he also did the same thing last season), but with Nick Collins out for the season, and the Packers underachieving defensively, this is a perfect time for the Bears to jump back into the city's good graces with a victory on the same field where Green Bay clinched a Super Bowl berth back in January. If I'm the Chicago Bears, I'm leaving it all out on the field on Sunday.
Pick: Bears
Cardinals (1-1) at Seahawks (0-2)
Sunday, 3:15 pm
DirecTV – Ch. 716
Line: Cardinals by 3
- The Seachickens are absolutely lifeless on offense. Just horrifying. 32nd overall running the ball (47.5 ypg), and 28th in passing (144.0). At this point, three field goals against Seattle is the equivalent to putting a contender down by three touchdowns. Believe it or not, Arizona could walk out of Sunday the class of the AFC West.
Pick: Cardinals
Steelers (1-1) at Colts (0-2)
Sunday Night Football
NBC – 7:20 pm
Line: Steelers by 10.5
- This was a really good idea 20 weeks ago. Who could resist a Sunday night of Roethlisberger vs. Manning? Only now it's Roethlisberger and the questionable Steelers vs. Kerry and the Colts. Something tells me Elton John won't be writing a remake to fit that dynamic duo. The only way this game is close, is if this game is horrible on Pittsburgh's end. With that said, why even watch? I will complain about the line though. How is San Diego and KC a 14.5 line and this only 10.5? I need an explanation.
Pick: Steelers
Redskins (2-0) at Cowboys (1-1)
Monday Night Football
Line: Cowboys by 6.5
- Romo sacked up last week and that was great to see, but the whole punctured lung bit was a little too much. First of all, no one with a serious lung injury – of any kind – would be allowed to fly at 36,000 feet from San Francisco to Dallas. Just wouldn't happen. Second, no doctor outside of James Wood's character from Any Given Sunday would allow a player to take the field with a punctured lung. I have no idea what constitutes a puncture, could it be a slight, tiny, little dot? I don't know, but we could've gone without the lung bit. We thought he was heroic enough with the ribs thing, let's not toss "punctured lung" out there all willy nilly. I'm not saying his lung wasn't injured, but slapping a general "punctured lung" out there just might be a little deceiving, that's all I'm saying.
As for the game, I'm torn. Washington is rolling, but against bad teams. Dallas is explosive, star-powered and carries with them a sort of weight that the Redskins can't match. I think the adrenaline of Romo's return will rally the Cowboys into a focused, primetime effort in spite of the loss of Miles Austin.
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I'm not a big fan of IGN's critics, but they're the first to post a legitimate review and they gave the game a 9.4. Probably a safe bet that the general consensus is going to be similarly strong.
This is easily Game of the Year. Seriously the story is insane and the symbolism and themes used in the game are incredible. something I don't feel has been done and so upfront with it. I am amazed by this game and it is starting to rplace Fallout 3 as my favorite game of all time. But I'm not very far so we will see.
Im in a minority of seemingly only me, who never really cared for the first one so I'll be skipping this.
I have not played any games in awhile. I am going to add this one on to my list of games to purchase before the year is over.


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A method and interface for providing media content to users across a network. The method includes the steps of presenting a media interface to the user that indicates the content provider for the media receiver and buffering adjacent content providers to allow the user to change providers without any delays. The selection of the content providers can be done in an initial set up step with user inputs, or automatically from the last settings on the interface of from defaults. The content provider information and locations are maintained in a registry with which the interface interacts if necessary. The interface includes a prompt for user inputs, the interface with the registry, a display for the user and a control that allows the user to select content providers.
1. A method of providing media content to receivers, the method comprising:
receiving initial user inputs from a user including a mode of organization of content providers;
accessing a registry of content providers and associated content provider information based upon said initial user inputs;
presenting a media interface to the user having markers to identify content providers, the user interface operable to allow the user to select one of several content providers identified in the registry;
providing content directly from a selected one of the several content providers;
identifying adjacent content providers having markers adjacent to a marker for the selected one, identification being based upon the mode of organization, wherein the mode of organization is one of geographical preference, type of desired content, and format of the content providers: and
buffering the adjacent content providers.
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7. A method of providing media content to receivers, the method comprising:
determining content provider settings for a media receiver;
presenting a media interface to the user, wherein the user interface provides a marker indicating the content provider for the media receiver;
providing content to the user directly from the content provider;
identifying adjacent content providers having markers adjacent the marker for the content provider, identification being based upon how the content providers are organized, wherein how the content providers are organized is by one of geographical preference, type of content desired, and format of the content providers; and
buffering adjacent content providers.
8. The method as claimed in
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10. The method as claimed in claim-7, wherein determining content provider setting includes confirming information for the content provider.
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to selection and presentation of streaming media, more particularly to a convenient and user-friendly system and method for providing users with streaming media across networks.
2. Background of the Invention
The Internet provides an example of a widely used network that allows users access to previously unobtainable information and content. One of its most powerful attributes lies in its ability to overcome geographically imposed barriers. Information can be transferred across the globe for the same cost and in nearly the same amount of time required to transfer that same information across a city. New applications are emerging that leverage this capability but the user interfaces fail to make it accessible to most users.
Streaming media players make a good example of this problem. Streamed media typically comprises content that is sent to the user in small pieces from a network, rather than requiring the entire content to be buffered at the user's site. Both audio and video data is being streamed across the Internet to users, allowing people with minimal memory for buffering to be able to hear and see content that they otherwise would be unable to access.
However, the user interfaces for these types of media present a significant barrier to most users. The interfaces require the user to enter a uniform resource locator (URL) for either the media site or a search engine. They also do not provide capabilities that the typical 'player' such as a radio or television have, such as the ability to scan the available stations, provide more than one channel without having to know the exact location of the other channels, and does not allow the user to select or restrict their preferences to certain stations, locations or types of content.
Some work has been done in this area, but it does not overcome these problems. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,895,471, issued Apr. 20, 1999, sets out a method for storing lists of frequently used links to URLs on a server, rather than on a user's computer. This is an advantage for limited-memory devices, such as mobile Internet devices. It allows users to store lists of frequently used links and design and configure their lists themselves. However, it does not overcome the difficulties in locating the links initially, nor does it solve the problems of having one interface that provides several options for streaming media.
Another example is U.S. Pat. No. 5,793,980, issued Aug. 11, 1998. This patent is owned by RealNetworks.com, which is probably best known for their media player, RealAudio™, which is available for free and is one of the dominant audio players on the Internet. The patent provides for a method for sending users on-demand audio content. However, in order to access the content, the user must go to RealNetworks web site, http://www.real.com. The user must then select the content they want and no provisions are made for allowing them to designate more than one audio provider, such as a radio station.
Another website that provides users with audio content can be found at http://www.broadcast.com, which provides a list of radio stations that offer content over the Internet. However, due to buffering delays, the user can only access one station at a time, and if that station drops of the air for some reason, the user must return to the site and select another one. Additionally, the providers use different players, such as RealAudio™ or Windows MediaPlayer™, and the user is required to download the necessary players
Therefore, a system and method are needed to allow users to access streaming content over a network in a convenient and robust manner.
One aspect of the invention is a method of providing streaming media across a network to a user. The method includes the steps of presenting a media interface to a user, where the interface allows the user to see which content provider is providing the content to the user's player. The content provider can be selected upon initial set up of the interface on a stand-alone device or a personal computer. Alternatively, the interface can access the last settings used when the interface was previously powered off, or it can use default settings. The information on the content providers is maintained on a registry that is updated and managed by a server.
Another aspect of the invention is a media interface that includes a display, an interface to the registry and a control that allows the user to select content providers. The controls may include up and down arrows, scan and seek buttons and a mode button that allows the user to designate whether content providers should be organized by type of media, geographic location or format of the provider content.
A further aspect of the invention includes the option of having the server that maintains the registry also provide conversion services. This allows the user to receive content from providers that may use a different format from that used by a media player on the user device. In this manner, the availability of the content providers is increased for the user.
For a more complete understanding of the present invention and for further advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following Detailed Description taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings in which:
A system for presentation of streaming media, which will also be referred to as streaming content, is shown in FIG. 1. The three components of the system shown in this example are a user interface 10, a registry 12 and at least one content provider 14. However, in order for this system to provide optimal performance to the user, there will preferably be several content providers.
The user interface 10 will be discussed in more detail with reference to
The registry 12 will typically comprise a network-based service that maintains the roster of available content providers. This registry could be in several forms, the most common of which would probably be a database of provider network addresses and information about that provider including physical location, type of content, airtimes or any other relevant information.
The content providers, or stations, 14 are those that provide streaming media over the network, whether that network be a public network such as the Internet, or a subscription or other proprietary network. It is assumed that the nature of the content providers is fairly fluid. Stations may go off the air, stop offering network-based broadcasts, start offering network-based broadcasts or change the content they provide. The registry 14 will have the task of updating the relevant information for existing content providers, as well as locating and setting up new content providers.
Various combinations of connections and interactions between these components with reference to FIG. 1. The user interface 10 could communicate only with the registry 12. The registry would then serve as a conduit for the content providers 14. This might be the case if the user is utilizing the interface on subscription basis, where the communications link is a proprietary network or connection.
Similarly, the connection between the content providers and the registry could be through a proprietary network. The registry would sign up content providers and would handle the user interactions for the content providers, which would probably include handling of any financial arrangements from user subscription fees. Alternatively, the connection between the registry and the content providers could be across a public domain network, such as the Internet and its successors. In addition, the connection between the registry and the user interface could be across a public domain network.
In the latter case, the user could be granted access to the registry for free, or could have an account set up with the registry provider. In any of these examples, the registry remains in the interaction between the user interface and the content providers.
In an alternative embodiment, the user interface could access the registry only to gather or update the necessary information about content providers. The user interface could then make direct connection to the content providers, removing the registry from the interaction. Again, the connection between the user interface and the content providers could be via some proprietary network, on an account basis, where the registry sends the user interface the necessary account codes, or for free with no constraints. Another alternative is that the user interface only accesses the registry at predefined intervals for updates only, otherwise making direct connection to the content providers in the majority of circumstances.
Having seen the interactions between the various components of the system, more detail on methods of providing the user interface will be discussed with reference to FIG. 2. Two possibilities for initializing the interface are discussed, however, it is not intended to limit the application of the invention. These possibilities are presented only as frameworks within which to discuss applicability of the invention.
Starting with step 20, the first situation addressed will be the initial starting of the user interface. This initial starting could be the first time the software is loaded and accessed on a PC or upon initial use of a stand-alone device. In step 20, the initial user inputs will be set. These inputs will typically include the user's preferences for various aspects of the interface including geographical preferences, type of content desired and format of the content providers.
The geographical preferences may indicate a city from which the user wishes to receive content. With the understanding that streaming media could be of several types, including audio, video, images and text, the discussion will focus on audio for ease of discussion. The geographical preference would then be an indication of what city, state or other geographical area from which the user wishes to select radio stations.
As mentioned previously, the type of content would be audio, video, images or other types of streaming media, possibly those that are not yet available. The format of the content providers would be the format of the programs available. For example, for radio stations format means the nature of the broadcasts, such as talk radio, classical music, eclectic, jazz, hip-hop, country, etc. In some embodiments of the invention, the user could specify both geography and format. For example, the user could select all classical radio stations in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Once the user has input the preferences, the registry maintained on the network is accessed and the stations fulfilling the user's requirements are selected. As mentioned previously, the registry has the task of updating itself and providing the correct information to the user interface for the selection of the content providers.
After all the necessary information is provided, the media interface is presented in step 24. Previous to this step, the user interface could have been presented in several ways. For example, in a stand-alone device, the display may have initialized upon first use with a user preference interface. Once the system is initialized, the interface that is presented is one that allows the user to access the various available content providers without the distraction of the user preference menus or other means for selecting the preferences. An alternate example would have the user preferences interfaces superimposed on the media interface until initial selections are made. At that point, the user preferences interfaces vanish, leaving the user with the media interface.
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Different possibilities exist for the previous settings. The previous settings could be the exact setting used prior to turning off the device or exiting the window. This is similar, using the audio example, of turning on a conventional radio that was at a given station when it was turned on. When the user turns on the radio, the same station is being received. Alternatively, the user could specify some default power on setting that the interface uses regardless of the station being accessed at power off. For example, the user may want to hear a broadcast from a local news-only station every time the interface is activated, and then go to a different content provider.
An option for this step is to confirm the information for the content providers, or to update the list of available content providers. This is shown in the connection between steps 28 and 22. The user interface may connect to the registry to access information about the current list of content providers or to check and see if there are any new or lost content providers. In the example where the registry acts as the conduit for content providers, this step would include the updating function that would not normally be performed as part of the connection.
Once the settings are determined, the device or window presents the user with the media interface. This process is probably very quick and is similar to the user turning on the radio. There is minimal delay as the content is buffered and then provided to the user in step 30.
Similar to a radio or television, the interface will strive to provide the user with alternate selections. There are several reasons why this is desirable. If the first station goes off the air, due to network congestion for example, a second station would have been buffered as an alternate channel in step 32. The selection of the second station could be designated by the user, or selected by the interface based upon the user's preferences.
With this alternate channel capability, several scenarios can be envisioned. For example, as mentioned above the alternate station may be accessed when the primary station is lost for whatever reason. The unit could then attempt to regain the primary station while playing content from the alternate station. In other scenarios, the first station may not actually be lost, but the interface may be programmed to treat it as lost if it falls outside a certain threshold metric such as latency, number of lost packets, etc. It is a significant advantage of the invention that the buffering of alternate channels or stations allows the user to receive the new content with no buffering delays.
Another capability provided by the buffering of additional stations is the ability for the user to 'scan the dial' or 'surf' the available stations. This capability becomes more clear with reference to an example of the user media interface in FIG. 3.
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The media interface 36 has several components, some of which may be optional. The interface has a dial 38, that is a display of the range of numbers of radio stations, following the audio example. The display could have several extra features, such as markers on the dial at the various frequencies where stations are available, including the station's call sign, frequency or even the station logo.
The Mode button 40 allows the selection of the user preferences to be based upon geography, content, etc. For example, the interface could be put into the geography mode and available stations from the user's preferred city would then appear as options on the display. If the interface were put in the content mode, then all the stations of a particular content, such as classical music would appear. As mentioned previously, there could be a dual mode, where the user selects geography/content, for example. This would then display all the stations from a given geographic location of a certain content.
The buttons 42 a and 42 b allow the user to scan the dial, moving the selection from one station to another on the list of available providers. The Scan and Seek buttons, 44 and 46 respectively, perform the similar function to those on radios. The Scan button can move the selection from one provider to the next allowing the user to stop the scan at any given station. The Seek button allows the user to move to the next station on the dial. The Seek button could be separated from the Mode button to allow the user to move outside the given preferences and just locate the next station on the dial, regardless of geography or content.
In addition, the user can have preselected stations programmed into the buttons such as that shown at 48. These buttons could be physical buttons, such as on a conventional radio. However, with a touch-screen display or 'virtual' buttons, the buttons could even provide the call sign, frequency or content of a given station associated with that button. This display could change when the user changed modes. For example, the user may select 5 classical stations when in the content mode. The 5 classical stations could be from anywhere. In geographic mode, the 5 preset stations may be all different types such as classical, jazz, country, news, etc., but all from the same geographic location.
In this manner, an intuitive interface is presented to the user. The media interface makes the networking and buffering transparent to the user, as well as providing the user with uninterrupted content regardless of networking or buffering delays. In addition, several other features could be integrated into the network-based registry, making the interface even more user friendly.
For example, some radio stations that provide content on the Internet use RealAudio™ or Windows MediaPlayer™. However, the user needs to have one or the other, and sometimes both, on the PC to access content providers. With the user interface and the registry in place, either one could perform a conversion to allow the user to listen to the content independent of the format used to transmit it. This makes the technical aspects of the broadcast even more transparent to the user and makes the interface more robust.
The determination of the appropriate format could be done either by the server or by the user. For example, the server could scan the user's device and determine which players are present for a given type of media. It could then query the user as to which player the user wants to use, or it could make a selection on which was optimal for that particular content.
Alternatively, the user could designate which player is to be used in the user input steps of configuring the device. For example, many PCs come bundled with one or the other media players, but some users prefer to download and use a different player. In either case, the server determines the incoming format, selects the appropriate outgoing format, performs the conversion and then provides the user with content in the outgoing format.
Thus, although there has been described to this point a particular embodiment for a method and structure for presenting streaming media to users, it is not intended that such specific references be considered as limitations upon the scope of this invention except in-so-far as set forth in the following claims.
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Thai Noodle And Chicken Salad
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|Rice wine vinegar
|2 Tablespoon
|Chicken broth/Water
|2 Tablespoon
|Soy sauce
|1 1⁄2 Tablespoon
|Finely chopped ginger
|1 Tablespoon (Fresh)
|Garlic clove
|1 Large, minced
|Peanut oil
|2 Tablespoon
|Ground pepper
|To Taste
|Maifun rice sticks
|8 Ounce
|Chicken breast fillets
|8 Ounce, thinly sliced
|Red bell pepper
|1⁄2 , thinly sliced
|Snow peas
|4 Ounce, trimmed and cut diagonally in half
|Thinly sliced green onions
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Scallions)
|Dry roasted peanuts
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped
|Chopped cilantro
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|To Taste
1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and 1/3 cup of peanut oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
2. Break rice sticks into 3-inch lengths and cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until softened, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water; drain well.
3. In a wok or a large frying pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and stir-fry 1 minute. Add bell pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas and scallions and stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in peanuts, rice noodles, and dressing. Toss well, then toss again with cilantro. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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Henderson has what it takes to become a center of sports tourism.
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"This is a gem of a place, you have a great location and have great facilities," Kelly said. "Not just the obvious like the high school but also Audubon (Park)... This place is as well-positioned as any city your size."
Positioned for what? Kelly's list of possibilities was almost endless. Volleyball tournaments are "hot," basketball is a natural in this part of the country and the wide downtown streets could accommodate some sort of small motor racing. Wrestling, running, shooting, beach sports ... anything is possible.
Kelly pointed to a small Michigan town that started a 3-on-3 basketball tournament some 30 years ago. It became a national phenomenon.
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Henderson has three important elements -- a nearby airport, easy interstate access and hotel overflow that extends into Evansville.
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"I think you have an opportunity to be perceived as a good place for the family to come," Kelly said.
But in the world of sports tourism, the first perception comes from organizing a quality tournament. Henderson already has some experience there -- it recently hosted a state senior tennis event, a catfish tourney and helped Owensboro with a national softball tournament.
That could just be the first step. Many more opportunities are out there, according to Kelly. Some involve mainstream sports, others are a bit offbeat. Even dodgeball has found a niche.
The key is whether there are enough competitors to make a tournament profitable. It's participants, not spectators, who pay most of the bills.
Ideally, a city can make its name synonymous with one signature event and add other tournaments throughout the year. Organizers may even create a hybrid sport.
"If you want to (host) a national championship, have a 9K run (instead of 10K) because nobody else is doing it," Kelly said. "Or have a 2-on-2 basketball tournament."
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Technology makes our lives easier in many ways… but could technology actually be enslaving us?
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By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. Repeated cyber intrusions into critical infrastructure demonstrate the need for improved cybersecurity. The cyber threat to critical infrastructure continues to grow and represents one of the most serious national security challenges we must confront. The national and economic security of the United States depends on the reliable functioning of the Nation's critical infrastructure in the face of such threats. It is the policy of the United States to enhance the security and resilience of the Nation's critical infrastructure and to maintain a cyber environment that encourages efficiency, innovation, and economic prosperity while promoting safety, security, business confidentiality, privacy, and civil liberties. We can achieve these goals through a partnership with the owners and operators of critical infrastructure to improve cybersecurity information sharing and collaboratively develop and implement risk-based standards.
Sec. 2. Critical Infrastructure. As used in this order, the term critical infrastructure means systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters.
Sec. 3. Policy Coordination. Policy coordination, guidance, dispute resolution, and periodic in-progress reviews for the functions and programs described and assigned herein shall be provided through the interagency process established in Presidential Policy Directive-1 of February 13, 2009 (Organization of the National Security Council System), or any successor.
Sec. 4. Cybersecurity Information Sharing. (a) It is the policy of the United States Government to increase the volume, timeliness, and quality of cyber threat information shared with U.S. private sector entities so that these entities may better protect and defend themselves against cyber threats. Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security (the "Secretary"), and the Director of National Intelligence shall each issue instructions consistent with their authorities and with the requirements of section 12(c) of this order to ensure the timely production of unclassified reports of cyber threats to the U.S. homeland that identify a specific targeted entity. The instructions shall address the need to protect intelligence and law enforcement sources, methods, operations, and investigations.
(b) The Secretary and the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, shall establish a process that rapidly disseminates the reports produced pursuant to section 4(a) of this order to the targeted entity. Such process shall also, consistent with the need to protect national security information, include the dissemination of classified reports to critical infrastructure entities authorized to receive them. The Secretary and the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, shall establish a system for tracking the production, dissemination, and disposition of these reports.
(c) To assist the owners and operators of critical infrastructure in protecting their systems from unauthorized access, exploitation, or harm, the Secretary, consistent with 6 U.S.C. 143 and in collaboration with the Secretary of Defense, shall, within 120 days of the date of this order, establish procedures to expand the Enhanced Cybersecurity Services program to all critical infrastructure sectors. This voluntary information sharing program will provide classified cyber threat and technical information from the Government to eligible critical infrastructure companies or commercial service providers that offer security services to critical infrastructure.
(d) The Secretary, as the Executive Agent for the Classified National Security Information Program created under Executive Order 13549 of August 18, 2010 (Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities), shall expedite the processing of security clearances to appropriate personnel employed by critical infrastructure owners and operators, prioritizing the critical infrastructure identified in section 9 of this order.
(e) In order to maximize the utility of cyber threat information sharing with the private sector, the Secretary shall expand the use of programs that bring private sector subject-matter experts into Federal service on a temporary basis. These subject matter experts should provide advice regarding the content, structure, and types of information most useful to critical infrastructure owners and operators in reducing and mitigating cyber risks.
Sec. 5. Privacy and Civil Liberties Protections. (a) Agencies shall coordinate their activities under this order with their senior agency officials for privacy and civil liberties and ensure that privacy and civil liberties protections are incorporated into such activities. Such protections shall be based upon the Fair Information Practice Principles and other privacy and civil liberties policies, principles, and frameworks as they apply to each agency's activities.
(b) The Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall assess the privacy and civil liberties risks of the functions and programs undertaken by DHS as called for in this order and shall recommend to the Secretary ways to minimize or mitigate such risks, in a publicly available report, to be released within 1 year of the date of this order. Senior agency privacy and civil liberties officials for other agencies engaged in activities under this order shall conduct assessments of their agency activities and provide those assessments to DHS for consideration and inclusion in the report. The report shall be reviewed on an annual basis and revised as necessary. The report may contain a classified annex if necessary. Assessments shall include evaluation of activities against the Fair Information Practice Principles and other applicable privacy and civil liberties policies, principles, and frameworks. Agencies shall consider the assessments and recommendations of the report in implementing privacy and civil liberties protections for agency activities.
(c) In producing the report required under subsection (b) of this section, the Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of DHS shall consult with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board and coordinate with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
(d) Information submitted voluntarily in accordance with 6 U.S.C. 133 by private entities under this order shall be protected from disclosure to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Sec. 6. Consultative Process. The Secretary shall establish a consultative process to coordinate improvements to the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure. As part of the consultative process, the Secretary shall engage and consider the advice, on matters set forth in this order, of the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council; Sector Coordinating Councils; critical infrastructure owners and operators; Sector-Specific Agencies; other relevant agencies; independent regulatory agencies; State, local, territorial, and tribal governments; universities; and outside experts.
Sec. 7. Baseline Framework to Reduce Cyber Risk to Critical Infrastructure. (a) The Secretary of Commerce shall direct the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (the "Director") to lead the development of a framework to reduce cyber risks to critical infrastructure (the "Cybersecurity Framework"). The Cybersecurity Framework shall include a set of standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes that align policy, business, and technological approaches to address cyber risks. The Cybersecurity Framework shall incorporate voluntary consensus standards and industry best practices to the fullest extent possible. The Cybersecurity Framework shall be consistent with voluntary international standards when such international standards will advance the objectives of this order, and shall meet the requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 271 et seq.), the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-113), and OMB Circular A-119, as revised.
(b) The Cybersecurity Framework shall provide a prioritized, flexible, repeatable, performance-based, and cost-effective approach, including information security measures and controls, to help owners and operators of critical infrastructure identify, assess, and manage cyber risk. The Cybersecurity Framework shall focus on identifying cross-sector security standards and guidelines applicable to critical infrastructure. The Cybersecurity Framework will also identify areas for improvement that should be addressed through future collaboration with particular sectors and standards-developing organizations. To enable technical innovation and account for organizational differences, the Cybersecurity Framework will provide guidance that is technology neutral and that enables critical infrastructure sectors to benefit from a competitive market for products and services that meet the standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes developed to address cyber risks. The Cybersecurity Framework shall include guidance for measuring the performance of an entity in implementing the Cybersecurity Framework.
(c) The Cybersecurity Framework shall include methodologies to identify and mitigate impacts of the Cybersecurity Framework and associated information security measures or controls on business confidentiality, and to protect individual privacy and civil liberties.
(d) In developing the Cybersecurity Framework, the Director shall engage in an open public review and comment process. The Director shall also consult with the Secretary, the National Security Agency, Sector-Specific Agencies and other interested agencies including OMB, owners and operators of critical infrastructure, and other stakeholders through the consultative process established in section 6 of this order. The Secretary, the Director of National Intelligence, and the heads of other relevant agencies shall provide threat and vulnerability information and technical expertise to inform the development of the Cybersecurity Framework. The Secretary shall provide performance goals for the Cybersecurity Framework informed by work under section 9 of this order.
(e) Within 240 days of the date of this order, the Director shall publish a preliminary version of the Cybersecurity Framework (the "preliminary Framework"). Within 1 year of the date of this order, and after coordination with the Secretary to ensure suitability under section 8 of this order, the Director shall publish a final version of the Cybersecurity Framework (the "final Framework").
(f) Consistent with statutory responsibilities, the Director will ensure the Cybersecurity Framework and related guidance is reviewed and updated as necessary, taking into consideration technological changes, changes in cyber risks, operational feedback from owners and operators of critical infrastructure, experience from the implementation of section 8 of this order, and any other relevant factors.
Sec. 8. Voluntary Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Program. (a) The Secretary, in coordination with Sector-Specific Agencies, shall establish a voluntary program to support the adoption of the Cybersecurity Framework by owners and operators of critical infrastructure and any other interested entities (the "Program").
(b) Sector-Specific Agencies, in consultation with the Secretary and other interested agencies, shall coordinate with the Sector Coordinating Councils to review the Cybersecurity Framework and, if necessary, develop implementation guidance or supplemental materials to address sector-specific risks and operating environments.
(c) Sector-Specific Agencies shall report annually to the President, through the Secretary, on the extent to which owners and operators notified under section 9 of this order are participating in the Program.
(d) The Secretary shall coordinate establishment of a set of incentives designed to promote participation in the Program. Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Secretary and the Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce each shall make recommendations separately to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and the Assistant to the President for Economic Affairs, that shall include analysis of the benefits and relative effectiveness of such incentives, and whether the incentives would require legislation or can be provided under existing law and authorities to participants in the Program.
(e) Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Secretary and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, shall make recommendations to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and the Assistant to the President for Economic Affairs, on the feasibility, security benefits, and relative merits of incorporating security standards into acquisition planning and contract administration. The report shall address what steps can be taken to harmonize and make consistent existing procurement requirements related to cybersecurity.
Sec. 9. Identification of Critical Infrastructure at Greatest Risk. (a) Within 150 days of the date of this order, the Secretary shall use a risk-based approach to identify critical infrastructure where a cybersecurity incident could reasonably result in catastrophic regional or national effects on public health or safety, economic security, or national security. In identifying critical infrastructure for this purpose, the Secretary shall use the consultative process established in section 6 of this order and draw upon the expertise of Sector-Specific Agencies. The Secretary shall apply consistent, objective criteria in identifying such critical infrastructure. The Secretary shall not identify any commercial information technology products or consumer information technology services under this section. The Secretary shall review and update the list of identified critical infrastructure under this section on an annual basis, and provide such list to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and the Assistant to the President for Economic Affairs.
(b) Heads of Sector-Specific Agencies and other relevant agencies shall provide the Secretary with information necessary to carry out the responsibilities under this section. The Secretary shall develop a process for other relevant stakeholders to submit information to assist in making the identifications required in subsection (a) of this section.
(c) The Secretary, in coordination with Sector-Specific Agencies, shall confidentially notify owners and operators of critical infrastructure identified under subsection (a) of this section that they have been so identified, and ensure identified owners and operators are provided the basis for the determination. The Secretary shall establish a process through which owners and operators of critical infrastructure may submit relevant information and request reconsideration of identifications under subsection (a) of this section.
Sec. 10. Adoption of Framework. (a) Agencies with responsibility for regulating the security of critical infrastructure shall engage in a consultative process with DHS, OMB, and the National Security Staff to review the preliminary Cybersecurity Framework and determine if current cybersecurity regulatory requirements are sufficient given current and projected risks. In making such determination, these agencies shall consider the identification of critical infrastructure required under section 9 of this order. Within 90 days of the publication of the preliminary Framework, these agencies shall submit a report to the President, through the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, the Director of OMB, and the Assistant to the President for Economic Affairs, that states whether or not the agency has clear authority to establish requirements based upon the Cybersecurity Framework to sufficiently address current and projected cyber risks to critical infrastructure, the existing authorities identified, and any additional authority required.
(b) If current regulatory requirements are deemed to be insufficient, within 90 days of publication of the final Framework, agencies identified in subsection (a) of this section shall propose prioritized, risk-based, efficient, and coordinated actions, consistent with Executive Order 12866 of September 30, 1993 (Regulatory Planning and Review), Executive Order 13563 of January 18, 2011 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review), and Executive Order 13609 of May 1, 2012 (Promoting International Regulatory Cooperation), to mitigate cyber risk.
(c) Within 2 years after publication of the final Framework, consistent with Executive Order 13563 and Executive Order 13610 of May 10, 2012 (Identifying and Reducing Regulatory Burdens), agencies identified in subsection (a) of this section shall, in consultation with owners and operators of critical infrastructure, report to OMB on any critical infrastructure subject to ineffective, conflicting, or excessively burdensome cybersecurity requirements. This report shall describe efforts made by agencies, and make recommendations for further actions, to minimize or eliminate such requirements.
(d) The Secretary shall coordinate the provision of technical assistance to agencies identified in subsection (a) of this section on the development of their cybersecurity workforce and programs.
(e) Independent regulatory agencies with responsibility for regulating the security of critical infrastructure are encouraged to engage in a consultative process with the Secretary, relevant Sector-Specific Agencies, and other affected parties to consider prioritized actions to mitigate cyber risks for critical infrastructure consistent with their authorities.
Sec. 11. Definitions. (a) "Agency" means any authority of the United States that is an "agency" under 44 U.S.C. 3502(1), other than those considered to be independent regulatory agencies, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(5).
(b) "Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council" means the council established by DHS under 6 U.S.C. 451 to facilitate effective interaction and coordination of critical infrastructure protection activities among the Federal Government; the private sector; and State, local, territorial, and tribal governments.
(c) "Fair Information Practice Principles" means the eight principles set forth in Appendix A of the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace.
(d) "Independent regulatory agency" has the meaning given the term in 44 U.S.C. 3502(5).
(e) "Sector Coordinating Council" means a private sector coordinating council composed of representatives of owners and operators within a particular sector of critical infrastructure established by the National Infrastructure Protection Plan or any successor.
(f) "Sector-Specific Agency" has the meaning given the term in Presidential Policy Directive-21 of February 12, 2013 (Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience), or any successor.
Sec. 12. General Provisions. (a) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. Nothing in this order shall be construed to provide an agency with authority for regulating the security of critical infrastructure in addition to or to a greater extent than the authority the agency has under existing law. Nothing in this order shall be construed to alter or limit any authority or responsibility of an agency under existing law.
(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the functions of the Director of OMB relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(c) All actions taken pursuant to this order shall be consistent with requirements and authorities to protect intelligence and law enforcement sources and methods. Nothing in this order shall be interpreted to supersede measures established under authority of law to protect the security and integrity of specific activities and associations that are in direct support of intelligence and law enforcement operations.
(d) This order shall be implemented consistent with U.S. international obligations.
(e) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Source: White House
ARGUS is the worlds highest resolution camera. 1 million terabytes a day saved forever. Five thousand hours of video surveillance. Saved. All funded by DARPA.
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The ARGUS array is made up of several cameras and other types of imaging systems. The output of the imaging system is used to create extremely large, 1.8GP high-resolution mosaic images and video.
The U.S. Army, along with
Boeing, has developed and is preparing to deploy a new unmanned aircraft called the "Hummingbird." It's is a VTOL-UAS (vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial system). Three of them are being deployed to Afghanistan for a full year to survey and spy on Afghanistan from an altitude of 20,000 feet with the ability to scan 25 square miles of ground surface.
A123 Systems received, in 2009, a $249.1 million federal grant from "Dear Leader" Barack Hussein Obama's wildly successful (NOT) stimulus program. A123 also received over $100 million in grants and tax credits from Massachusetts. A123 was, however, deeply in debt, and in October 2012, filed for bankruptcy. A123 sold $125 million of its auto assets to Johnson Controls, which will provide financing to A123 in bankruptcy. The remainder of A123 was then purchased in December 2012 by the Chinese company Wanxiang Group, through an auction run by Latham and Watkins, a law firm that contributed more than $200,000 to Obama's re-election bid. Cozy, huh?
A123 has drawn just over half of its grant money, $129 million, to build a factory in Michigan. Speaking of A123's factory, here is what Obama had to say in 2009:
"This is about the birth of an entire new industry in America – an industry that's going to be central to the next generation of cars. When folks lift up their hoods on the cars of the future, I want them to see engines and batteries that are stamped: Made in America."
A123 Systems, co-founded in 2001 by Yet-Ming Chiang, a materials scientist at MIT who had developed a new technology for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, had, in 2009, what appeared to be a great idea. But that "great idea" didn't pan out. The batteries A123 supplied to Fisker for its electric car caused fires, forcing Fisker, in 2011, to recall 239 Karmas for battery replacement, costing A123 $50 million.
The fact that A123 went bankrupt after receiving taxpayer money is bad enough. What's worse, IMHO, is that Obama placed bets on future technology with taxpayer money. The entire situation would have been fine had Obama placed bets with venture capitalists' money. Venture capitalists could have examined A123's prospectus, its technology forecasts, and production plans, then decided whether or not to invest. But the evaluation task was assigned to the totally unbiased "experts" at Obama's Department of Energy (DOE), under the Obama crony Dr. Steven Chu. We taxpayers, who footed the investment bill, were never consulted.
What's even worse is that now the A123 Systems technology that we paid for is going to the Chinese. What does all of this mean (or potentially mean)? Dean Popp, former acting United States assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics, and technology, and co-chair of Strategic Materials Advisory Council (therefore, not some ignorant blowhard) said:
"We are not taking a critical look at what China is doing in terms of assembling a portfolio of things that allow her to control our supply chain and control our national security concerns. These batteries are used in satellites; these batteries are used in combat vehicles; these batteries are used in precision munitions – you know, wherever there's sensitive stuff. It is the technology not only of the hour, but of the decade."
Popp also expressed concern that the U.S. is losing its manufacturing, industrial and technological strength, and becoming more vulnerable to China.
So, I guess Obama's reelection and paybacks for cronys (I mean, "campaign contributors") is more important to him than national security.
But that's just my opinion.
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Megyn Kelly and Judge Napolitano discuss the new counter-terrorism plan which allows the government to gather information on all Americans.
The military is actually tracking cars on the highway using drones… here in the United States.
If you invest in individual stocks you will likely, or should, be steering clear of Apple (AAPL).
Apple shares are now more than 25% off their September levels, but the question long term investors should ask is why? Is it because Mr. Jobs passed and the new leadership is unable to innovate? The answer is an unequivocal "YES."
Where are the really new products?
So far Apple has offered a smaller version of the iPad and an iPhone with a slightly bigger screen. These are not the game-changing technological leaps that we are used to from the technology company.
As if to put an exclamation mark on the the idea, Samsung has unleashed a series of effective adds showing the iPerson faithful standing in line for a device that does no more than to move the headphone jack to another side of their signature device.
Apple continues to offer devices that are unfriendly to those needing productivity while Andoid and Microsft put out portable devices intended for the working community.
The Microsoft "Surface" comes with Windows 8 and Microsoft Office built into the device and Android has google docs. Apple has cool apps – the same cool apps that work on everything they've ever had.
Apple is failing to innovate while Samsung and Microsoft find better uses for mobile technology. Investing in a company that can only make smaller or larger versions of their existing technology is illogical. Apple is no longer the cool new thing.
A while ago I read that the abortion debate would become moot with further advancements in technology. This video shows that an embryo at two to three months clearly isn't just a blob of cells:
Titled jOBS, the biopic stars Ashton Kutcher as the iconic Silicon Valley visionary, and will shed new light on Steve Jobs' most defining and personal moments, motivations, and the people that drove him. The film covers Jobs from his early years as an impressionable youth and wayward hippie, through his initial successes and infamous ousting, to his storybook return and ultimate triumphs as a man who set out to change the world and did just that.
Executive producer Mark Hulme and Five Star Feature Films launched the production immediately following Jobs' retirement in August 2011. Screenwriter Matt Whiteley, while penning the script, utilized a team of expert researchers based on months of exhaustive research and interviews with Steve Jobs' friends, colleagues, and mentors to develop the most truthful and gripping picture of Jobs' life.
From director Joshua Michael Stern (Swing Vote, Neverwas), and Oscar winning cinematographer Russell Carpenter (Titanic), jOBS details the major moments and defining characters that influenced Steve Jobs on a daily basis from 1971 through 2000.
jOBS chronicles the 30 most defining years of Steve Jobs' life, as seen through his, colleagues', and friends' eyes. Dark, honest, and uncompromising, jOBS plunges into the depths of his character, creating an intense dialogue-driven story that is as much a sweeping epic as it is an immensely personal portrait of Steve Jobs' life.
A rousing narrative of this business and tech icon, jOBS pulls no punches and does not speculate, telling only the candid and captivating account of the life of Steven Paul Jobs.
The film is represented by Creative Artists Agency.
jOBS will be released in late fall 2012. For more information go to www.thejobsmovie.com.
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Facebook users today filed an amended consolidated class action complaint in federal court in San Jose, California in the case In re: Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation, No. 5:12-md-02314-EJD. The class action asserts federal statutory and California State causes of action related to the revelation in September 2011 that Facebook was improperly tracking the internet use of its members even after they logged out of their accounts. The action consolidates 21 related cases filed in more than a dozen states in 2011 and early 2012.
The plaintiffs assert claims under the federal Wiretap Act, which provides statutory damages per user of US$100 per day per violation, up to a maximum per user of US$10,000. Even if Facebook's alleged actions constitute a single violation of the Wiretap Act per class member, that implies more than US$15 billion in damages across the class. The complaint also asserts claims under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the Stored Communications Act, various California Statutes and California common law.
The class action is being led by court-appointed co-lead counsel Stewarts Law US LLP and Bartimus, Frickleton, Robertson & Gorny, P.C. David Straite, Partner at Stewarts Law, stated: "This is not just a damages action, but a groundbreaking digital privacy rights case that could have wide and significant legal and business implications."
In addition to co-lead counsel, the court has appointed a Plaintiffs' Steering Committee which includes Keefe Bartels in New Jersey; Mandell, Schwartz & Boisclair in Rhode Island; Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow & McElroy in New Jersey; Bergmanis Law Firm in Missouri; Burns, Cunningham & Mackey in Alabama; and Murphy, Falcon & Murphy in Baltimore. The court has also appointed a committee of former State Attorneys General to advise the class, including former Mississippi AG Mike Moore, former Arizona AG Grant Woods, former Hawaii AG Margery Bronster, and former Louisiana AG Richard Ieyoub.
ATLANTA, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Crown Financial Ministries CEO Chuck Bentley outlined reasons that should concern investors who plan on "liking" Facebook for their portfolios. He discussed his hesitance in a national e-blast to supporters of the 35-year non-profit that helps people and businesses who are struggling after making bad financial decisions and working to build a strong foundation to "do well."
"The buzz on Wall Street this week surrounds the long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of the wildly popular social media giant, Facebook. It's being hyped as one of the biggest initial public offerings in history for an Internet company, and investors are lining up to own a share. I'm not one of them," Bentley told supporters.
"There are plenty of reasons not to 'like' Facebook's initial public offering—despite the hype that it's the hottest investment opportunity going. One is the past performance of two other technology darlings—Groupon and Netflix. When Groupon "went public" last November, its stock opened at $28 a share. I just checked the ticker—it's now trading at around $14 a share.
"Last summer, Netflix was trading at nearly $300 a share, but for a variety of reasons, including a substantial price hike for its service, revenues have dropped and so has the price of Netflix stock—now trading at around $78.50 a share … If Groupon and Netflix weren't reason enough to avoid the Facebook IPO, don't forget the epic fall of MySpace, once a contender as the leading social hub on the web. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. purchased it for a whopping $580 million in 2004 and was happy to find a buyer for it last year at $35 million.
"A closer look at the numbers reveals that Facebook will likely follow a similar pattern of over-subscription based upon opening day hype, only to be followed by a struggle to maintain original market valuation … Facebook intends to offer 337.4 million shares at a price of $28 to $35 on NASDAQ under the symbol, FB.
Although advertising revenues are estimated to reach $6.1 billion in 2012, the valuation would price Facebook stock at 24 times revenue, compared to 5 times revenue for Google.
"Further, the company is still led by Mark Zuckerberg, who turned 28 this week. He's the unquestioned genius who founded Facebook in 2004 from his Harvard dorm room and promptly dropped out of school to build the business. If the reports of Mr. Zuckerberg that I've read are at all accurate, I would be leery about placing confidence in his leadership," wrote Bentley. "There are always more geeky college freshmen with highly marketable ideas. New and disruptive technology can surface overnight, and there is little to keep users loyal to one over the other."
To read Chuck's full remarks, click here or go to www.crown.org
Whenever you stumble upon a website, Twitter account, or Facebook page that posts "LOL! GOP!", you know you've wandered into unfriendly territory. This is terminology that's used by people who consider John Stewart's comedy to be "sophisticated". And more often than not, they're not as interested in the truth as they are mocking conservatives.
So imagine my surprise, when I came across this post on Gizmodo.com: How Conservatives Made #iLikeObamaCare The Number One Topic On Twitter. In case you didn't know, Gizmodo is a site where one would normally go to find out what the next iPhone might look like or other such random tech news. And while stories involving Twitter technically are technology news, it seems strange that they'd choose one with such political overtones.
If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you'll notice that Gizmodo is part of a family of websites that includes Gawker.com. Gawker has been known to have bad blood with conservative outlets such as Fox News Channel, so maybe that has something to do with the seemingly odd dig.
Things are forever changing in the Social Media world. Twitter has had recent updates and changes, Google recently announced the G+1, Facebook now has the Timeline, and Lego has announced they are jumping in the Social Media arena.
To go along with Facebook's new Timeline format, they have introduced 60+ new apps to enhance your online socializing experience and some new friends for the "like" button as well.
PC Magazine has asked the question: Should you use Facebook's new Timeline Apps?
Daily Mail said: Forget about the "Like" button.
Business Insider tells you the first 12 apps you need to check out for your Timeline.
Where there is growth, there is always growing pains.
While we have not been able to confirm this, Anomalous Media has learned that there may be an additional change that's recent to Facebook. We are still investigating, but it very well may have something to do with the new Apps they have released.
If you "like" a page, you will get the feed from that Facebook page posted to your wall.
However, with the recent changes, it seems as though it takes a little more work on your part to continue receiving the feed.
We have not been able to confirm the time Facebook has allotted, but it appears as though if you have not "liked" a link from that particular page's newsfeed recently, you will no longer receive the feed to your wall.
To make sure you continue receiving the newsfeeds you like, be sure to click the "like" button on a link here and there from that particular feed!
Also, be sure to let your voice be heard! If you read a post that you like or dislike, be sure to make a comment!


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text: To the Manor Born Christmas Special '79 Facebook Twitter Google Tumblr Pinterest Blogger Reddit VKontakt Print Email About this programme Living in reduced circumstances does not blind Audrey to her responsibilities as Christmas approaches at the Grantleigh estate, while a falling out with Richard means the local church is still without a nativity crib. A special festive edition from 1979 of the comedy, starring Penelope Keith, Peter Bowles and Angela Thorne. Cast and crew Cast Audrey fforbes-Hamilton Penelope Keith Richard DeVere Peter Bowles Marjory Angela Thorne Mrs Polouvicka Daphne Heard The Rector Gerald Sim Ned Michael Bilton Crew Producer Gareth Gwenlan Writer Peter Spence Categories Sitcom Like this? Share it. Facebook Twitter Google Tumblr Pinterest Blogger Reddit VKontakt Print Email