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So many things could have gone wrong in the raid on Bin Laden's compound.
Let's begin with the intelligence. Information on terrorists is often wrong, fragmentary, or incomplete. Before 9/11, the United States repeatedly tried to find Osama Bin Laden and launch strikes to kill him, but it never had confidence in the intelligence it gathered. At times, terrorists are where the intelligence places them, but civilians are there, too. When Israel killed Hamas mastermind Salah Shehadeh in 2002, it also killed nine children, because Israeli intelligence did not know they were within the radius of the bomb blast. One cannot use intelligence beforehand to predict whether a mission will be a dazzling success or one that results in congressional investigations due to failure.
Too many times to count, U.S. special operations forces have acted on pinpoint intelligence, hoping to kill or capture high-level terrorists, only to find empty buildings, the wrong guy, or traps set for the team. Prior to Sunday's raid, there was no guarantee that the compound's defenders had not prepared al-Qaida's favorite defensive tactics of mutual suicide: house-borne IEDs or suicide vests.
Even when the intelligence is good, it is often exceptionally difficult to act upon. Many top terrorists know to hide in countries in which U.S. special operations are not allowed to operate. U.S. forces had to cross undetected deep into Pakistan. The secrecy of the operation suggests that U.S. officials believed that any request for help from Pakistan would backfire, with Pakistani officials tipping off Bin Laden. But Pakistan's military is competent and often fearful of an Indian military strike. It might have shot down an unknown intruder or at least discovered it and forced the disruption of the mission.
Technology, of course, is fallible. One helicopter did malfunction when the SEAL team tried to leave the compound; as a result they had to blow it up before departing. If the helicopter had gone down anywhere but in the compound, the team would have risked being left exposed for the world to see. Flying at night provided a protective cloak, but the SEALs were working against the clock in order to avoid the eventual response of Pakistani security forces. And no amount of technology is able to answer critical questions before such raids, like "Will the inhabitants of the compound fight back?" or "How many people are inside the house, and how well-armed are they?"
Relations with Pakistan, already at a low point over government contractor Raymond Davis' killing of two Pakistanis he said tried to rob him, could have plunged even further. If Pakistani soldiers or noncombatants had died in the raid, the Pakistani government would have faced tremendous domestic pressure to further distance itself from Washington. American drone strikes that accidentally kill noncombatants in remote parts of the country are headache enough for the government: Lethal mistakes next to the heart of Pakistan could have been far worse politically. American supply routes throughout Pakistan that support ongoing efforts in Afghanistan remain critical Pakistani bargaining chips.
An airstrike would have avoided much of this messiness, but it offered fewer advantages. A drone strike would launch a small bomb, which might not kill Bin Laden. Bombs from a larger, manned aircraft could cause so much damage it would destroy nearby buildings and kill children or other noncombatants in the compound. Before the raid, U.S. officials estimated it would take more than 30 2,000-pound bombs to destroy the complex. Proving that Bin Laden was dead would be harder if the United States did not have the body in its possession. Also, Bin Laden's headquarters presumably was also an intelligence goldmine, and a raid could capture documents, hard drives, and people, while an airstrike buries them in the rubble.
The president, of course, did not have the luxury of knowing he would be right when he made the decision to go with the riskier option: the raid. Fortunately, the decision paid off in spades. The mission's success shows the incredible confidence and skills that U.S. counterterrorism professionals must have in order to mitigate the risks associated with dangerous operations. But these factors can only offset so much risk. In any given operation, mistakes and plain bad luck can undo the sturdiest combination of special operator skills and planning. As we praise the intelligence and special-operations communities today, we should recognize that considerable skill and planning often go into failed raids and that fortune does not only favor the bold. So if we want raids like those that killed Osama Bin Laden, we must countenance those that miss their targets and at times end in disaster—and be supportive of the operators who carry them out and the politicians who order them into action. President Barack Obama should be commended not only for the mission's success (where the real credit spans administrations and special operations and intelligence officers that triumphed over each of the mission's potential setbacks), but for deciding to go forward even when so many things could go wrong. Who dares, wins—but only if the dare pays off.


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SHEPHERDSVILLE - The final intra-county volleyball game of the regular season could well be a preview of the madness that could take place in next week's 29th District Tournament at North Bullitt.
Meeting in Shepherdsville on Tuesday, Bullitt East and Bullitt Central battled for every point before the Lady Chargers showed why there is very little difference between the top and bottom team in the district this season as the red and gold pulled out a 25-19, 24-26, 25-15 victory.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - The area cross-country teams are still getting up to speed for the 2010 season but the early results have been promising, both on an individual as well as a team perspective.
Central Hardin Invitational
This past Saturday, a number of Bullitt Central and Bullitt East runners competed in the Central Hardin Invitational at Freeman Lake Park in Radcliff.
MOUNT WASHINGTON - Two teams on the rise will collide in Mount Washington on Friday in the annual renewal of The Clash as North Bullitt travels to Bullitt East in a monumental district contest.
Thanks to Bullitt East's overtime victory against Marion County last week, this game suddenly has major post-season implications. While it appears that both teams are safely into the play-offs, the winner on Friday will be in a strong position to host a first-round game in the Class 4-A post-season.
LAWRENCEBURG - A big second half comeback was not quite enough on Friday for the Bullitt Central Cougars.
After pulling even late in the fourth quarter, the Cougars could not take advantage of the first score in the overtime, missing on the extra point. Anderson County scored on the very next play and the extra point kick secured a 28-27 win for the Bearcats.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - There will be play-off action all over the area this week as soccer and volleyball enter post-season play.
The action actually started yesterday (Sunday) with play in the Girls' Ninth District Tournament at Bullitt East. Either Bullitt East or North Bullitt will be in semi-final round action today at 5 p.m. against Nelson County.
It should be noted that all the games in the girls' soccer event have been moved up 15 minutes from the original starting time.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - The move to having the three Bullitt County schools in the same football district took a huge step forward on Monday when the Kentucky High School Athletic Association released it's proposal for district alignment for four years starting in 2011.
The proposal is now open for comment from member schools. The third and final step in the process will come Oct. 18-19 when the Board of Control will review the proposal and address feedback. That meeting will be held in Lexington.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - A fan looking at the box score would probably be overjoyed with Bullitt Central's 63-24 victory over Iroquois on Friday night.
However, don't count Dan Leasor and his coaching staff among those who would be pleased.
"We're spoiled," said Leasor, whose Cougars are now 6-2 on the season with two key road games to close out the regular season. "I'm embarrassed by this. We weren't ready tonight. If I could, I'd fire me."
HEBRON ESTATES - Putting together maybe its best half of football this season, the homestanding North Bullitt Eagles completely dominated district foe LaRue County 42-0 Friday.
The game featured six touchdowns for the Eagles, all coming from at least 32 yards out. And two of the scores came on the first play after the Hawks committed turnovers.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - Life has been tough for the Bullitt County soccer programs since the formation of the present Ninth District alignment over the past decade or so.
No local team, boys or girls, has been able to win a title over powerful teams from the three Nelson County schools. Only twice, both times by the Bullitt East boys, has a local team reached the championship game and then advanced on to regional play.
There was more frustration this season, but there were also some glimmers of hope.
HEBRON ESTATES - For the past six years, the Bullitt East Lady Chargers had a grip on the 29th District volleyball championship.
However, hit by heavy graduation losses, Bullitt Central coach Jennifer Romine knew that the district crown was up for grabs this season.
Shedding some first-game tightness, it was indeed time for the Lady Cougars to shine by coming from behind to defeat Bullitt East, 21-25, 26-24 and 25-16.
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High-school players Deone Bucannon and Asanta Cleveland, both from California, have announced they will accept scholarships to play for the Cougars
Deone Bucannon, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound safety prospect from Fairfield, Calif., has committed to the Washington State football program for 2010, according to Cougfan.com.
Bucannon became the second high-school recruit to commit to WSU after visiting for last weekend's game in Pullman against Stanford, joining 6-5, 235-pound Asanta Cleveland of Sacramento, Calif. Cleveland is projected to play tight end in college.
• Meagan Ganzer and Cassie Robbins combined for 21 kills as Washington State (7-0) remained unbeaten in volleyball with a 25-20, 25-17, 25-22 sweep of Weber State in Ogden, Utah. It's the best start to a Cougars volleyball season since 2002, when they were 11-0.
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She asked for the loan to buy fruit like bananas, oranges, apples and others to continue selling and have a good variety available for her customers.
Maria pertenece a este grupo y ella nos comenta que se dedica a la venta de frutas, ropas, y también productos Avon. Ella es una persona muy trabajadora y no pierde su tiempo, es por ello que se dedica a varias cosas, con lo cual puede ayudar a su familia a cubrir el día a día.
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Eighty Years Ago Today Michigan Launched The Repeal Of Prohibition
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eighty years ago today, an historic and rare state convention was held in Lansing, Mich., where delegates approved by a 99-1 vote ratification of the 21 st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, making it the first of 36 states to do so, ultimately ending Prohibition and repealing the 18 th Amendment. Marking this occasion, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) released a detailed economic snapshot of the industry's multi-billion dollar impact in Michigan.Today, the Michigan wine and spirits industry supports more than 23,000 direct jobs, more than 6,600 supplier and service provider jobs related to the industry, and a total of 41,684 jobs statewide. More than 1,400 Michigan workers are directly employed by wine and spirits wholesalers throughout the state. The industry generates a total economic impact of $4.7 billion, a direct economic impact of $1.8 billion, and pays more than $579 million in wages to Michigan-based workers each year, according to an economic analysis released by WSWA and prepared by New York-based John Dunham & Associates. Beyond wages and economic impact, the wine and spirits industry in Michigan generates more than $350 million in business taxes for state government ( $325 million for the federal government) and over $615 million in consumer-paid state taxes on beverage alcohol products. "The 21 st Amendment paved the way for the creation of the modern three-tier beverage alcohol regulatory system that today delivers the widest variety of products available to consumers anywhere in the world in a manner that is safe, well-regulated, and ensures reliable revenue streams for state and federal government," WSWA President and CEO Craig Wolf said. On this day in 1933, Michigan became the first state to take action on an historic Constitutional amendment—the only amendment to repeal another amendment, and the only amendment ratified by the state convention process. Wolf pointed out that even today in Europe, Asia and Latin America, consumers regularly suffer because of unsafe, adulterated or counterfeit beverage alcohol. He said these issues are non-existent in the United States largely because of the regulatory framework enacted by the states and federal government under the 21 st Amendment. Wolf concluded, " Michigan has long been a leader in the automotive and manufacturing industries—and today we celebrate Michigan as the state that launched the repeal of Prohibition." WSWA is the national trade association representing the wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry. It is dedicated to advancing the interests and independence of wholesale distributors and brokers of wine and spirits. Founded in 1943, WSWA has over 350 member companies in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and its members distribute more than 70 percent of all wines and spirits sold at wholesale in the United States. More information is available at www.wswa.org. SOURCE Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
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This is an amazing fractal which appears to have an holographic effect (each part carries the whole). I wonder what mathematical formula or representation was used to produce such work of digital art? If you look closely you will see angelic white figures which gives a three dimensional effect. I do not know if this was the intention of the artist or my perspective and imagination. The angelic figures look like they are spreading out of a white source of light (GOD), and this effect is reproduced through the figure in different scales (fractal). Overall, this work of art uses excellent technique, its very original, is visionary, and it is unique. Thanks for posting this work of art.
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The Socialization of Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and Other Social Media at Work
A couple of eye-brow raising stats came out recently. The Society for New Communications Research released a study regarding journalists and their use of social media. It's no shock that the study revealed the "use of social media tools by journalists is surging, growing in double-digit percentages in some cases." But, as ZDNet points out… there's interesting insight to how many of the 341 journalists surveyed are not taking advantage of social media sites.
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But hey, 91% of journalists surveyed agree that new media is enhancing journalism. I wouldn't be able to get away with not using social media and blogs at work. Then again, I wonder what percentage of these journalists are online journalists… hmm…
Liberty Mutual's Responsibility Project stirred a few stats up for a Reuter's article. According to the survey, 56% of Americans believe it's "irresponsible" to be Facebook friends with your boss. More so, 62% of those surveyed said it's wrong befriend an employee. Other intriguing highlights:
- 52% believe it's appropriate for companies to review the social media profiles of job candidates
- 73% don't think it's appropriate to update your Facebook status while at work; 72% say you shouldn't tweet at work
- More than 40% of parents believe you shouldn't post photos of children online
- Although just under 70% of parents are friends with their kids on Facebook or MySpace, 31% of them monitor their children's Facebook accounts
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- More than 80% of parents say teachers shouldn't interact with students online
Do SND readers agree with the lot above? These findings come as sort of a surprise to me, I'll admit. Not too long ago, I befriended my 8th grade teacher after my friend told me she was online. And I'm definitely friends with past employers… Okay, so maybe it's different since 8th grade was a long time ago. And perhaps it depends on the relationship you've developed with an employer. For me, Facebook is a networking and contact tool where I'm usually eager to befriend employers and co-workers. Does that mean the cheese stands alone? Uh, I mean, do I stand alone on this? Share your thoughts!
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U.S. economic data disappoint markets
RIM is not the market's biggest concern
Bonds sending clearer signal than stocks
Buying RIM stock 'like going to the casino'
U.S. consumer confidence continues to fall
Scotia Bank boosts Canadian markets
Why it's getting harder to own a home
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Biking Island Style2 February 2015
Made up of 10 islands within a 40 kilometre radius and with a population of only 600, the Chatham Islands sounds like an idyllic place to get on your bike and get away from it all. And while living on the islands is certainly unique, it's not without its challenges.
Bike Wise launches NZ's Favourite Places to Cycle21 January 2015
This summer, Bike Wise is asking Kiwis to share their favourite places to cycle from around New Zealand and be in to win bikes, helmets and cycling goodies from Avantiplus.
Cancer battler gives back to cycling19 January 2015
Retired senior lecturer Alastair Smith who has battled bone cancer (multiple myeloma) since 2002 is a cycling enthusiast who keeps on giving back to cycling in his home town of Wellington. Right now Alistair is coordinating the interestingly named Ciclovia event in Miramar which will see a section of the Harbour Road closed for 3 Sundays over summer.
Making the sustainable attainable17 December 2014
Since its debut in 2001, Ecofest in the Nelson region, has become one of New Zealand's most pre-eminent sustainability-focussed events. This year, in collaboration with Get Moving – an active community's project, visitors were encouraged to embrace equally sustainable transport options.
Learning the fun way at Waihi East School19 November 2014
Some kids look forward to school as a chance to see their friends or, even to eat their lunch, but for pupils at Waihi East School, it's just another excuse for them to get on their bikes!
Cycling in support of epilepsy awareness19 November 2014
Earlier this month the Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust (EWCT) held their annual awareness week and asked supporters to get on their bikes (and other modes of transport) and 'go car free for epilepsy'.
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On the bright side: Bike Wise gets visibility message across20 October 2014
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MIAMI — Chris Bosh stood up in a relatively quiet Miami Heat locker room and offered a concise, blunt and accurate assessment of where things stand so far in the Eastern Conference finals.
"Our backs are against the wall," Bosh said.
He's absolutely correct. Advantage, Indiana.
Over the first two games of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami, it was Indiana that primarily had control, never allowing the reigning NBA champions to hold anything more than a five-point lead. The Pacers got a split for their efforts, and now head home to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Sunday night, surely aware that they've already taken a huge step toward pulling off what would undoubtedly be called a huge upset.
"It's even. It's 1-1," Pacers star Paul George said. "They have the possibility of a split as well and taking home-court advantage back. So it's even. We don't feel like they've got the upper hand on us. We don't feel like we've got the upper hand on them."
If they were inclined, the Pacers could be justified to feel otherwise.
Other than letting Game 1 slip away when LeBron James was allowed basically unfettered access to the rim for an easy score on the final play of overtime, Indiana couldn't have asked for more out of its few days in South Florida. The Pacers handed the Heat what became its fourth loss in 50 games. They grabbed home-court advantage. They had the Heat juggling rotations more than at any point so far in this postseason.
And maybe most important, they get a sports rarity: A do-over.
A year ago, the Pacers split two games in Miami, took the series back to Indianapolis and couldn't ultimately finish the job. Losing to the Heat last season has haunted the Pacers to some extent ever since, so perhaps it's fitting that a year later — albeit one round deeper into the playoffs — the same scenario has presented itself again.


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Rza is a very energetic young man who wishes to generate additional income to provide for the well being of his family members. He is requesting the loan to start an internet cafe in his town. Rza managed to save some money to purchase needed equipment, but now he needs additional money to add personal computers to his cafe. Rza hopes that his project will be lucrative, it should appeal to youngsters as the majority of local people still do not have personal computers and access to an internet connection at home. This loan will help Rza to earn money to improve the family's living conditions in the future. He awaits your support.
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About LLC Micro Finance Organization CredoLLC Credo (Credo) is a microfinance organization in Georgia that provides sustainable credit services to alleviate poverty in rural areas, including business loans, agriculture loans, household loans, crop insurance and more. Kiva lenders' funds are used to help the organization expand its outreach to even more entrepreneurs, farmers and households in remote areas.
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A Monumental List: Martin Petchey Outlines a Proposed New Scheme by the Government to Protect Our Heritage
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THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT have launched a consultation paper which proposes a radical shake-up of the way in which England's historic environment is protected. At present, archaeological sites, historic buildings, conservation areas, historic battlefields, parks and gardens and World Heritage Sites are protected under different systems. Each system is governed by legislation conferring different degrees of protection, with different routes for obtaining consent for changes.
The government now proposes a single list--the 'List of Historic Sites and Buildings of England'--which would include any type of archaeologically, historically or architecturally important site protected by the existing legislation, as well as important historic areas and landscapes, which are at present largely unprotected. All of the some 500,000 scheduled monuments, listed buildings and so on would be transferred to the new list. New entries would cease to be the responsibility of the Secretary of State, but would be made by English Heritage, working to official guidelines. Owners, local authorities and the community would be consulted when new entries to the list were being considered (and owners would have a right of appeal against listing), but heritage assets would be protected during the consultation and appeal process. Each entry in the list would be defined not merely in words, as at present, but by a map and a statement of significance, giving a precise definition of what is listed and why. Owners of listed assets would be given packs explaining the significance to the heritage of their property and how to get help and advice on its maintenance. There would be two parts to the list, a national section, and a local list containing assets of what the government describes as of local concern only, such as conservation areas. The government is unsure whether or not to grade entries in the new list (listed buildings, and parks and gardens currently are graded, scheduled monuments are not), and whether or not the lowest grade of listed building should be down-graded to the local list.
There would be a single consent regime for changes to items on the list, administered by local authorities, with a duty to consult English Heritage on important issues. The government would wish to see a closer definition drawn up for each entry on the list of what changes would affect its heritage interest and thus require consent.
A major problem with this new system is likely to be resources, especially human ones. Local authority conservation and heritage staff are few in number and already stretched by the day-to-day work of development control. Most local authorities cannot find the staff time to provide the appraisals of conservation areas that are required by statute, so that, for example, 75 per cent of conservation areas lack appraisals. The government's preferred solution is to create 'a pooled resource at subregional level', bringing together experts on archaeology, architecture and heritage to provide advice to local authorities.
Launching the report, the Heritage Minister Andrew McIntosh said the aim of the review was 'to take a root and branch look at all the different systems of protection for our historic environment. We need a system fit for the twenty-first century, with proper safeguards.'
The consultation paper proposes dismantling entirely the current system, and it contains a host of new suggestions, some of which will he welcomed. At the moment, parks, gardens, battlefields and World Heritage Sites are designated, but designation brings little or no extra protection; the governments proposals would bring them within the umbrella of statutory protection. …


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MINOR:The requirements for the minor consist of demonstration of proficiency in programming, four fundamental courses, and one elective course, as follows.
* Proficiency in Programming.
This requirement may be satisfied by completion of four units of programming courses (listed below). Two of these four units must be in CS 157 or CS 161; and only one of these two courses may be taken for credit. Proficiency in Programming may also be demonstrated by examination.
- CS 155, Web design and programming (2 units; no prerequisite)
- CS 157, Programming in C++ (2 units; no prerequisite)
- CS 161, Programming in Java (2 units; no prerequisite)
- CS 165, Programming in Mathematica (2 units; no prerequisite)
- CS 167, Programming in Matlab (2 units; no prerequisite)
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- Math 210: Discrete Mathematics (prerequisite: Calculus 2)
- Math 352: Computability and Complexity (prerequisite: Math 210) or CS 353: Information Theory (prerequisite: Math 210)
- CS 211: Java II and Introduction to Computer Science (prerequisite: CS 161, or equivalent)
- CS 311: Data Structures and Algorithms (prerequisite: CS 211)
* Elective courses
- Chemistry 355: Introduction to Bioinformatics (prerequisites: Chem 221 and Bio 130, note that those courses have other prerequisites as well)
- Cognitive Science 210: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (prerequisite: Cog Sci 242, Math 186 or Math 210, plus some programming experience)
- Cognitive Science 242: Computational Approaches to Cognition (prerequisite: Cog Sci 101, Computer Science 211, Math 210, or Math 352)
- Cognitive Science 343: Probabilistic Models of Cognition (prerequisite: Cog Sci 242)
- Math 186: Network Models (no prerequisite)
- Math 370: Numerical Analysis (prerequisite: Math 212 or Math 214)
- Math 372: Operations Research (prerequisite: Math 210 and 214)
- Geo 355: Paleomagnetism (prerequisite: Geo 105)
- Physics 261: Simulations in Physics (prerequisites: Physics 110 or 115, and pre- or co-requisite of Physics 120 or 125)
- Physics 361: Computational Physics (prerequisite: Physics 340)
- Math 352: Computability and Complexity (prerequisite: Math 210) (if a student takes both Math 352 and CS 353, then one will count as a fundamental course for the CS Minor and the other will count as an elective course for the CS Minor)
- CS 353: Information Theory (prerequisite: Math 210) (if a student takes both Math 352 and CS 353, then one will count as a fundamental course for the CS Minor and the other will count as an elective course for the CS Minor)
COMPUTER SCIENCE PLACEMENT: Advanced placement is available to students with qualifying scores on the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations in Computer Science. Those scoring 4 or 5 on the A Examination may enroll in Computer Science 211 without the Computer Science 161 prerequisite.
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HOUSTON -- At 20 years old, Amobi Okoye is the youngest man to play in the NFL in 40 years.
So it came as no surprise that Houston's rookie defensive tackle played like a "young kid" in his first game, according to his coach. His improvement in Week 2 shouldn't be a surprise, either, considering the success he's had as the youngest player at every level of his career.
Okoye, who started high school at 12 and college at 16, had four tackles, including two sacks, and forced a fumble in Houston's 34-21 win over Carolina on Sunday.
That's exactly what the Texans were looking for when they drafted the then-19-year-old with the 10th pick out of Louisville. Okoye, who had 55 tackles and eight sacks last season, is the rare interior lineman with pass-rushing ability.
"He's an explosive guy," coach Gary Kubiak said. "When he gets off of a block, that space that he covers getting to the quarterback, he covers it awfully quick."
Houston desperately needed to get to the quarterback quicker after ranking 27th in the NFL in sacks last season. Not only is Okoye getting sacks, but he's getting them at critical times. The two against Carolina came on third down.
"He just played with a little more confidence his second time out," Kubiak said a week after saying Okoye played like a "young kid." "He was a factor knocking the ball out. He's only going to get better, in our opinion, and he definitely made a lot of improvement from Week 1 to 2."
Okoye, who graduated in 3 1/2 years with a degree in psychology, has a quiet confidence that belies his age.
"Part of me is amazed, and the other part can't be amazed because you've got to expect to do things like this," he said of his progress.
He expects to do even more.
"I won't get satisfied now at all. Hopefully I can conquer the world, but it's still a long way to go," he said, dragging out the word "long" for emphasis.
The 6-foot-1, 300-pound rookie is starting on a line that features last year's top overall pick, Mario Williams, and 2005 first-round selection Travis Johnson.
Kubiak said the improvement of Williams and the rest of the line will speed Okoye's development.
"They're getting better and we were able to move guys around," Kubiak said. "It's not affecting them as much as it may have in the past when we move Mario and some of those people around. So I just think the group's gaining some confidence and we can try to keep fresh people on the field, and if we can do that, then we should have a chance to be effective."
Williams said Okoye "changes up the scheme of everything."
"It kind of keeps it uneven so the offense can't just key on one person," he said.
The Texas are looking for Okoye to improve his play against the run, though Kubiak said he's handling those responsibilities "better than we thought he would."
If he improves, the Texans, who are allowing the third fewest rushing yards per game in the NFL, should be even tougher.
Okoye said the move from college to the NFL has been the toughest of his early jumps.
"You come from college and you're thinking you're going to be able to do the same thing you did in college and ball in the NFL," he said, "but it's easier said than done."
He said his adjustment to life in the NFL off the field has been helped by his brother and a cousin moving to Houston to live with him.
"I couldn't even imagine if they weren't here with me how the transition would have been like," he said. "It's been a great help."


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Defendants who used patriotic images to promote their "Grant Connect" products and services as affiliated with the U.S. Government have settled with the Federal Trade Commission by agreeing to a permanent ban from marketing and selling similar products.
The FTC alleged that the defendants used images of American flags and pictures of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden to deceive consumers into purchasing various products and services, including credit- and grant-related products, work-at-home business opportunities, and weight-loss dietary supplements.
As an example, the agency cited an advertising claim that consumers were likely to obtain government grants: "$15 Billion in Grant Money Available. EASY TO USE PROGRAM: Instantly find the Grant that's right for you! Receive your government funds!"
"Despite the numerous representations on the site regarding the ease of receiving a grant, in truth and in fact, consumers using Grant Connect are not likely to obtain a grant," according to the FTC complaint, and the site provided little more than outdated, useless information.
In addition, the Commission maintained that the defendants, without providing adequate disclosures, enrolled consumers in membership programs by debiting their accounts $39.95 on a monthly basis and charged consumers for additional products and services like an identity theft protection program and a health benefits program.
In one settlement, defendant Johnnie Smith marketed and sold products and services using continuity programs or "negative option" sales, the agency alleged. Smith agreed to the ban from marketing or selling products and services using such billing methods, as well as from using testimonials. He will also pay $45,000.
Under the terms of the second settlement, defendant Juliette Kimoto and four companies she owned reached an agreement similar to the Smith settlement, although it also covers the marketing of dietary supplements. The defendants agreed to cease making claims that their products assist in weight loss and related health benefits. Kimoto must also turn over cash and assets totaling $220,000.
The agency said that litigation continues against 7 individual defendants and 18 corporations.
To read the complaint in FTC v. Grant Connect, click here.
To read the settlement with Smith, click here.
To read the settlement with Kimoto, click here.
Why it matters: The settlement serves as a reminder to marketers that the FTC continues its crackdown on continuity programs and negative option sales and that sellers must adequately disclose all terms and conditions when making offers.
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In the latest suit over the use of "natural" advertising claims, a California resident filed a class action suit against Kashi in which it alleged that the company falsely advertised its food products as having "Nothing Artificial," despite the inclusion of unnatural and synthetic ingredients.
The plaintiff purchased Kashi's Heart to Heart Apple Cinnamon instant oatmeal because it purported to be natural, she claims.
But after learning that it contained artificial ingredients like ascorbic acid and xanthan gum, she filed suit in California federal court.
Kashi has "built its image around being all natural and wholesome," according to the complaint, but such claims are misleading because of the company's use of artificial ingredients and synthetic substances.
"A reasonable consumer would understand the terms 'nothing artificial' and/or 'natural' to mean that the ingredients in the product are all natural and there is nothing synthetic or artificial that make up that product," the suit contends.
The complaint alleges violations of California's false advertising and unfair competition laws and seeks statutory and general damages.
To read the complaint in Espinola v. Kashi Co., click here.
Why it matters: The suit is the second filed against Kashi in recent months over similar claims and joins a slew of recent consumer class actions over companies making "all natural" health and nutrition claims.
The Mobile Marketing Association has released a set of proposed guidelines that establish best practices for creating and maintaining privacy policies.
With hundreds of thousands of apps available to consumers, the need for privacy guidelines is greater than ever, the organization said.
The proposed guidelines address three main issues:
The guidelines emphasize that privacy policies are not a "one-size-fits-all document" and should be customized by app developers to fit the needs of each company and jurisdiction.
"We strongly encourage those using this model policy to consult an attorney and/or privacy professional when crafting your own policy," the guidelines stress. The proposed guidelines are open for comment until Nov. 18.
To read the guidelines, click here.
Why it matters: As the number and use of mobile apps continue to increase, regulatory interest has been piqued, as evidenced by the Federal Trade Commission's recent settlement in its first suit over mobile apps. "These new privacy policy guidelines fill an urgent need for all companies doing business in the mobile marketing industry. The guidelines are intended to provide ways to give the mobile application developer with clear and transparent policy language that can be quickly and completely understood by the consumer," MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart said in a statement. "Today's release is the first in a series of privacy policy guidelines that the MMA will create with the input of industry leaders across the mobile ecosystem."
In an anonymous complaint, an actress has filed suit against Amazon after it posted her real date of birth on her public Internet Movie Database listing.
The actress alleges that the publication of her age has harmed her career by resulting in a loss of employment opportunities and earnings.
She claims that when she created her professional profile on imdb.com eight years earlier, she used a stage name and listed her age as a few years younger. IMDb is a "very handy resume tool" for the film and television industry, the plaintiff contends, that provided her with exposure. That exposure "directly influenced most, if not all, of her employment opportunities, credits and earnings," she claims.
In 2008, when she upgraded to a premium IMDb account, she used a credit card with her legal name to pay for her subscription. The site then updated her profile with her true age, "revealing to the public that plaintiff is many years older than she looks," according to the complaint.
"In the entertainment industry, youth is king," the complaint claims. "If one is perceived to be 'over-the-hill,' i.e., approaching 40, it is nearly impossible for an up-and-coming actress, such as the plaintiff, to get work."
As a result of the disclosure of her true age, the plaintiff has "experienced rejection in the industry" because 40-year-old actresses are not in demand in the entertainment business, she alleges. In addition, because she does not look her true age, the plaintiff claims she cannot physically portray roles of women her age.
Amazon violated her privacy rights, the suit claims, by using the data from her credit card to research public records about her.
The complaint seeks compensatory damages of at least $75,000 and punitive damages in excess of $1 million, as well as an order to remove the plaintiff's legal date of birth from the Web site.
To read the complaint in Doe v. Amazon.com, click here.
Why it matters: The suit could turn on the immunity available to online publishers under §230 of the Communications Decency Act. If imdb.com is publishing allegedly defamatory information – in this case, the plaintiff's true age – based on its own research into public records, then it would not be immune from suit. But the question remains: Is publication of an actress's actual age defamatory?
The Center for Digital Democracy, Consumer Action, Consumer Watchdog, and The Praxis Project joined in a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission about Pepsi's online game sites, which the groups allege are deceptive and violate teen users' right of privacy.
Pepsi and its subsidiary Frito-Lay, which owns Doritos snack foods, have mounted several digital marketing campaigns that the complainants find problematic.
"Frito-Lay has infiltrated the lives of teens by developing covert advertising campaigns centered on things teens love – video games, music, horror, sports, contests, and social networking," according to the complaint.
The groups argue that the games and other campaigns are intended to "disguise advertising as entertainment" and are deceptive when evaluated from the perspective of teenagers, who are the target audience.
In one example, Doritos launched online games, including Aslyum626.com, where players try to escape from an insane asylum. The Web site encourages players to "make the scare personal" by enabling their webcams to take their pictures and project them into the game. Doritos also utilized players' Twitter and Facebook accounts by sending tweets and status updates from the game to players' followers and friends. While the game itself is devoid of advertising, players cannot finish the game without purchasing a bag of Doritos and using the infrared marker on the bag to unlock the ending, according to the complaint.
Other digital marketing campaigns launched by the company's "Snack Strong Productions" include a make-your-own Super Bowl TV ad, a partnership with video games like Call of Duty and Madden NFL, and concerts with musicians like blink-182 and Rihanna.
"Frito-Lay uses legitimate media or creates its own fake media to promote its advertising campaigns. This technique contributes to the perception that these campaigns are legitimate entertainment, enabling Frito-Lay to capture the interest of adolescents who want nothing to do with advertising," the groups contend.
In addition, the games request contact information without adequately disclosing that it will be used for marketing purposes, according to the complaint. Personal information provided during registration for the online games may be shared with other Pepsi companies, and when teens enable their webcams during games, they are consenting to the company's use of their name, images, and other information in their social networks.
The groups also maintain that by posting messages on a player's Twitter feed or Facebook wall without user knowledge, Pepsi violated the FTC's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Messages are generated by Frito-Lay without the players knowing they are transmitted from their accounts. "Postings made without the explicit knowledge or consent of 'sender' by definition do not honestly reflect the views of the game player," which violates the Guides, the groups argue.
"Teens are particularly susceptible to these kinds of campaigns because of certain physiological and psychological traits associated with adolescence that make them likely to take risks, act impulsively, and be unduly influenced by peers. Frito-Lay takes advantage of teens' vulnerabilities by disguising its marketing campaigns as entertaining videogames, concerts, and other immersive forms of entertainment," according to the complaint.
The groups requested that the FTC investigate Frito-Lay's marketing to teens and "take action to stop these practices."
Why it matters: In a statement to AdAge, a spokesperson for the FTC said that it will "review [the complaint] carefully" and that it was the first filed with the agency about digital marketing to teens. The marketing of food to children and teens has been in the headlines recently. Currently under debate are proposed guidelines that would require food and beverage companies to modify the content of their products to meet nutrition standards or eliminate the marketing of such products to children under age 18. While the FTC recently backed off the proposal, saying that marketing directed to teens aged 12 to 17 would be allowed, food and beverage companies should be aware of the controversy.
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NOTE: Photo shown above is by Mike Chambers and of his original scratch build of the Tie Hacker's Cabin. All attemps have been made to make the kit as close a replica of Mike's craftsmanship as we can.
Want to see more pictures of the Tie Hacker's Cabin on a layout? Click HERE.
This is an "bare essentials" O scale version of the original scratch built design created by (the late) Mike Chambers about three years ago in a thread on the Railroad-Line Forums. I purchased the rights to reproduce the Tie Hacker's Cabin as a kit and after months of work with the drawings and photographs provided to me by Mike, the kit is ready for you to enjoy.
The kit is a design departure from our previous offerings. This is almost a totally stick built kit. That is, it's made up of all stripwood except for the roofing panels and the windows and door. The kit comes with castings for the stone foundation and chimney from master designs that Mike also provided.
Included are Rusty Stumps manufactured:
NO stripwood is included but may be ordered from Northeastern Scale Lumber as they sell scale sizes as well as fractional sizes. It's best to use the scale sized lumber as that's what was used in the design of this kit and you will find it easier using the drawings that way.
O Scale size sripwood to purchase in 16" lengths:
The stripwood, listed above, costs $50.42 (7/21/11) from Northeaster Scale Lumber. That makes the total cost on this kit $145.37 (Kit plus stripwood) which is a good price for an O scale kit of this calibre.
There are two buildings that you build plus you'll need scale tie lumber for three piles of freshly hacked ties. Instructions are also given for building the 24" square diorama base as was originally done, or you can incorporate the scene in your railroad layout.
Build Area: A 24" square base is suggested to build up the Tie Hacker's Cabin as shown in the photo.
The manual has many photos and special 'how to' notes to help in construction of the kit. You will learn far more than just how to built this particular model with our in depth instructions.
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NOTE: Kit does not contain any stripwood, scenery items, figures, trees or diorama base materials shown in photo.
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I started with 9 red eye tetras and 9 cherry barbs over a year ago. After losing a couple of fish, the population stabilized. However, the cherry barbs keep dying for reasons unknown. I noticed another one that is about die today - it's small and has had its tail chewed off.
I'm wondering if other people have had problems with keeping red eye tetras with cherry barbs?
I have only 2 cherry barbs left, they both look healthy. Should bring some other fish into the aquarium. I have 7 of the tetras and the 3 barbs (soon to be 2)
That could be fin and tail rot, I'm not much on diagnosing disease. Have you observed any chasing or nipping by the tetra? This is possible, esp in a small tank. Many characins become nippy when they feel crowded.
Byron is right, it could easily be fin or tail rot.
For some reason though, I've never had any luck with keeping tetras. Even a school in a rather large tank they died. I noticed they were fin nipping at each other, so I added more plants, and "hidey holes" yet in about a month, all had died.
Therefore, I simply don't keep them anymore. All my other tanks are splendid though.
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For something more delicate — yellowtail, say — Rinaudo's go-to beer is Ballast Point's kölsch, a gentle German-style ale that was originally sold as Yellowtail Pale Ale. (That name vanished when the Australian producers of Yellow Tail wines threatened legal action.)
"To me, Yellowtail pairs with just about anything," Rinaudo said. "It's such a mild beer."
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Beer has such a broad range of flavors and textures, there's a brew for every seafood dish. If you have enough tap handles.
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But, if you insist, there's always wine.
"It's what the customer prefers," Quan said. "I'm really more of a beer drinker myself."
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"It's usually white wine with fish," the chef said. "But we're very informal, not a white tablecloth and snooty waiter sort of place."
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