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The first set definitely had its high points - I remember the 'Mozambique' was especially locked in. And the 'Sign Sealed Delivered' was a night way to draw in a big first set, similar in total song numbers as the night before.
The second set started off big and just raged. The 'Sand > Quadrophonic was just killer, and was the second time and last time (to date) that 'Quadrophonic was ever been performed live. It was a small fact not lost on me and my buddy that were both at Cypress, which was of course the only other time it was played.
We were antsy to see what would happen for the encore, with Gordeaux's appearance the previous night. We were very, very lucky to be treated to the solo rendering of 'Strawberry Fields Forever' which is certainly one of my fondest TAB memories. If you are a fan of the Beatles, hear this debut version for sure.

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The GeForce GTX 680 graphics card is outfitted with the latest GPU that not only meets PCI Express 3.0 standards and supports DirectX 11 technology, but also features NVIDIA's GPU Boost technology. GPU Boost technology allows the core clock to be automatically adjusted on the fly for optimal performance. When used with the MSI Afterburner overclocking utility, the power limit and clock offset can be adjusted as well for better overclocking capability. A single card can also support NVIDIA 3DVision Surround technology for up to four monitors to give gamers the best visual experience.
Support for MSI's Exclusive Afterburner Overclocking Utility
The MSI GeForce GTX 680 graphics card supports NVIDIA's GPU Boost technology that allows the core clock to be adjusted on the fly for optimal performance. When used with MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking utility, gamers can control the power limit and clock offset for better overclocking capability. The card is also equipped with advanced fanspeed control based on GPU temperature. Afterburner comes with MSI Predator Audio/Video capturing function and you can even use smart phones to control the graphics card. When combined with the Kombustor burn-in testing function, it is an indispensable tool for enthusiasts looking to get the most out of their graphics card.
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The MSI GeForce GTX 680 graphics card uses the 28nm GeForce GTX 680 GPU and supports the latest PCI Express Gen 3 standards. This advanced manufacturing technology reduces operating temperatures and improves performance, and when combined with the latest connectivity standard it can also deliver a staggering 32GB/s of bandwidth with compatible CPUs and mainboards. For gamers, this means an even better experience with 40% more performance than previous generation GeForce GTX 580 graphics cards.
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Petrobras Meets Oil Production Challenges with a Sun High Performance Computing Network
By chhandomay on Dec 15, 2009
The BR Network is a high-performance computing initiative funded by Brazil's national oil company, Petróleo Brasilero, and is managed by an alliance of five federal universities to support the country's oil and gas industries. After the discovery of a vast new oil field off the coast of Brazil, the BR Network was selected to develop computer simulations to aid oil production at the new site, which is under approximately two miles of ocean floor riddled with geological faults.
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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro realized that the alliance of
universities needed a high-performance computing grid to handle the
complex new project that would be both an affordable and easily
expandable solution over the next few years. Ultimately, the
alliance selected Sun, which not only was the vendor that would best
meet the performance, scalability, and energy efficiency goals, but
also cost almost 30% less than the next closest offer from a
competing vendor.
The new HPC solution includes 448 Sun Blade X6275 Server Modules with the new Intel Xeon processor series 5500, Sun Blade 6048 Modular Systems, and the Lustre File System. The solution also features the first blade server with on-board QDR InfiniBand for high performance and low latency. The alliance runs the Red Hat Linux OS on a Sun open-network solution, which supports multiple operating systems. The BR Network is currently running at three universities on a grid that provides approximately 100 teraflops of peak performance and 21.5 TB of memory.
The alliance expects that the BR Network will be fully operational by February 2010 with nearly 300 researchers working on the new clusters. Sun Professional Services is providing ongoing support for the project's air-conditioning and hi-visualization environments. The Sun solution more than doubles the universities' processing speed with ample room for growth. Alvaro Coutinho, a professor at the Center for Parallel Computing and Department of Civil Engineering, COPPE/UFRJ said: "We are very excited about the scalability of our Sun HPC system. We are currently at about 100 teraflops and we are thinking of doubling or even tripling it in the next two years."
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HAYWARD -- The jury in the road-rage killing trial of Livermore software engineer Cort Holbrook will begin deliberating Wednesday after a turbulent day of closing statements.
Each side spent its time in court Tuesday painting a different picture of the defendant.
"He went after Ricky and stabbed Ricky out of retaliation," deputy district attorney Brian Owens told the court about the March 2011 killing in Livermore. "That's what happened here. And that's murder."
Holbrook's attorney, Timothy Rien, worked to negate nearly all of the "indisputable facts" set forth by Owens, most notably the idea that Holbrook's story wavered from confession to testimony.
Holbrook, who has told the court he stabbed Ricky Ziesmer during a March 9, 2011,
parking lot fight in Livermore, has said it was self-defense, that he stabbed the Fremont man after Ziesmer had knocked him to the ground then returned to charge him again.
One slide in Owens' presentation to the jury read, "If you decide that a witness deliberately lied about anything ... you should consider not believing anything the witness says." And, according to Owens, Holbrook was "all over the map" on his story, from the nature of his injuries to the manner in which he stabbed Ziesmer, 48.
Rien said this was a false representation, reiterating that not only was Holbrook dazed from multiple blows to the head and 10 times more blind than the average person after Ziesmer knocked his glasses off, but also that an investigator's interview technique facilitated multiple renditions of the same story.
"It wasn't a perfect story because it wasn't a perfect moment," Rien said of Holbrook's alleged inconsistencies in testimony. "It was a perfect storm."
But Owens would not relent on the suggestion that the defendant described by his lawyer as "high-techie, nerdy" was "a lot more dangerous than he looks at first glance."
"His mind operates on a very dangerous level," Owens said. "The fact that he's a marksman with guns? Sends chills down your spine."
But according to character testimonies from four of Holbrook's acquaintances, from bosses to neighbors, Holbrook had always been "nonviolent and peaceful." And Rien reminded the jury of Holbrook's existence as the everyman, in which he worked in Silicon Valley as a software engineer and raised twin boys into upstanding young men with his wife of 20 years, Tamara.
"Cort Holbrook that day was anybody. Cort Holbrook that day was everybody," Rien said. "This is what I characterize as the nightmare of unintended consequences. No one is going to look at a bad driver the same way again."
Rien also brought back to light the arrest of the prosecution's "star witness" on the stand in early trial proceedings, suggesting that Roschelle Morgan's drug arrest was indicative of why her testimony could not be trusted and why she left the scene for hours before confronting police.
"They were both intoxicated," Rien said of Morgan and Ziesmer. "She's buzzing and on three probations. No wonder she didn't go straight to the hospital."
According to Rien, Morgan failed to even identify Holbrook in a photo lineup, her perception distorted despite her claims that she had not used methamphetamine in almost a week.
Forensic toxicologist Jeffery Zehnder previously testified that the 0.02 blood-alcohol content found in Ziesmer's body after he died was likely much higher during the incident, before significant blood loss and blood transfusions. He approximated Ziesmer's blood-alcohol content during the incident at about 0.12, and testimony by forensic pathologist John Iocco said that Ziesmer's "huge," discolored liver was indicative of long-term alcohol abuse.
Despite Owens' presumption that Rien would "paint Ricky Ziesmer as a dirtbag," Rien told jurors that while Ziesmer was likely under the influence and "confident in his own bravado, as liquored up as he may be," that had only to do with his position as an aggressor and did not suggest that he deserved what happened to him.
"I'm not saying, nor would I ever say, Ricky Ziesmer's life was worth losing," Rien said. "I'm only saying Cort Holbrook's life is worth saving."
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An Invitation to Pray for America from Dave Kubal, IFA President
Our country is in a deep spiral of moral and spiritual descent. As believers, this fact is starkly clear. The Bible declares that such things lead to national judgment. The biblical warning signs of national judgment that appeared in the last days of ancient Israel are now reappearing on American soil (The Harbinger, Jonathan Cahn). The Bible declares that the prayers and repentance of God's people can help facilitate, repentance, revival, healing, and restoration.
This has resulted in 9/11 Pray – a Day of Prayer and Repentance The call for such a day first started September 11, 2013 and was first sounded by Joseph Farah, of World Net Daily and producer of The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment. It to was early affirmed by Jonathan Cahn, Michele Bachmann, Greg Laurie, Chuck Norris, and more and the movement kept spreading.
9/11 Pray: National Day of Prayer and Repentance is appointed for believers across the nation to pray according to the pattern in 2 Chronicles 7:14 'If My people who are called by name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their evil ways, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.'
It will be a day for believers to humble themselves, pray, to seek God's face, and to turn, in repentance, from their sinful ways and having done that, to pray and intercede for America, for God's mercy and purpose, for revival.
This is being initiated and led by the Spirit of God moving on the hearts of believers and leaders across the nation, and not by any one organization or effort.
It is a call for both individual and corporate prayer and repentance. It is open to all believers. Any individual, any church, any ministry, any Bible study, any leader can join in – with individual prayer, prayer services, gatherings in church, gatherings in one's region, town or city, media events, fasting, intercession, worship, etc….however the Lord leads. The most important thing is that God's people come before Him in prayer and repentence for themselves and America.
How You Can Be Part: Spread the Word, Send, forward, post this, to as many people as possible, let your pastors/ congregations/family/neighbors/friends people know
Sign up to get further information/posts, the 9/11 Pray How-To Guide, The Declaration and more.
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist, and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do.
Norris wrote in his nationally syndicated weekly column originating in WND: "WND Editor Joseph Farah and thousands of others across the land are calling up America's spiritual reserves, challenging our spiritual fervor and cranking up our spiritual warfare by also declaring a National Day of Prayer and Fasting – and on what better day than Sept. 11?
Joseph Farah is an author, journalist and chief executive officer of WND.com, America's first independent Internet news source.
Can a day of fasting and prayer really make a difference?
Farah thinks so.
See the stunning DVD "The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment", and the book on which it is based, "The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery That Holds the Secret for America's Future."
"His word tells us in 2 Chronicles 7:14: 'If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.' We've got our instructions. God is waiting on us to act – His people. He's not waiting on the whole world to act. He's not waiting on a majority of Americans to act. He's waiting on us.
Greg Laurie is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California and Harvest Orange County in Irvine, California. He began his pastoral ministry at the age of 19 by leading a Bible study of 30 people. Since then, God has transformed that small group into a church of some 15,000 people. Today, Harvest is one of the largest churches in America, and consistently ranks among the most influential churches in the country.
David Barton is an American evangelical Christian minister, conservative activist, and author. He founded WallBuilders, a Texas-based organization which promotes the view that it is a "myth" that the US Constitution insists on separation of church and state. Barton is the former vice chair of the Republican Party of Texas. He has been described as a Christian nationalist and "one of the foremost Christian revisionist historians"; much of his work is devoted to advancing the idea, based upon research that many historians describe as flawed,that the United States was founded as an explicitly Christian nation.
Barton issued a statement of support: "National leaders such as Michele Bachmann, Greg Laurie, Jonathan Cahn, and Joseph Farah have stated that what America needs most right now are the sincere and humble prayers of believers following the prescription of II Chronicles 7:14. I agree. A national day of prayer and fasting on 9/11 is a concept all Christians can and should get behind. It's not too late for God to heal our nation. But we can't do it ourselves without His mighty hand."
Jonathan Cahn is President of Hope of the World ministries, Senior Pastor and Messianic Rabbi of the the Jerusalem Center/ Beth Israel in Wayne, New Jersey. He is also the author of the bestselling book "The Harbinger," the book that started the movement of calling America to repentance, and the inspiration for "The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment," the bestselling faith movie of 2012 and 2013. His newest book, "The Shemitah," debuts in September 2014.
Jonathan's teachings are broadcast daily over hundreds of radio stations throughout the United States and the world and on television. He ministers, as did the first Jewish messengers of the Gospel, sharing the message of Messiah to Jew and Gentile, Israel, and the nations. He has ministered before mass gatherings in India, Nigeria, Cuba, Mizoram, Honduras, Haiti, & throughout the world. His teachings are widely known for revealing the deep mysteries of God's word and for the restoring of the new covenant message to its original biblically Jewish richness and power.
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., entered a statement of support for the establishment of 9/11 National Day of Prayer into the Congressional Record: "I join together with other Americans who have called for September 11 to be set aside as a day for personal prayer, reflection and fasting, for ourselves and for our nation. At this time of national mourning, as we search for comfort in the aftermath of this loss of innocent life, we would be wise to consider afresh 2 Chronicles 7:14: 'If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.' As we humble ourselves and pray and seek God's face and turn from our wicked ways, we can take assurance from the Holy Scripture that God has promised to hear from heaven, will forgive our sin, and will heal our land."


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5 Updos in 3 Steps or Less
Don't want to wear your hair down -- again -- to the holiday parties you're headed to this week? This guide will help you DIY a dreamy updo in 5 minutes flat
Step 2: Pull hair in a loose ponytail at the nape of your neck and tuck ends (tail) underneath using bobby pins to secure.
Step 3: Gently tug and tousle hair with fingers to get an even, fuller bob shape.
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Smiley412, I couldn't agree more, it always looks so easy...until I try it :) I loved loved loved two of the styles though: the Side Chignon and the ponytail with a twist, must try!
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Simple styles for my long tangly hair. Love this. I've got to try it
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Messy bun!
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U.S. Supreme Court to weigh whether ban on discrimination hurts diversity
WASHINGTON - To hear Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette explain it, what could be wrong with a state constitutional amendment that "shall not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin?" Just about everything, says Mark Rosenbaum of the American Civil Liberties Union and a host of civil rights groups.
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Autism in the News – Thursday, 06.24.10
Event offers smile to families touched by sensory disorders (Columbia, Miss.)
A special Stadium 14 screening Saturday of the film "Toy Story 3" is being offered as a treat for area families touched by autism and other sensory processing disorders. And, thanks to a special gift from one Columbia family, some families joining the Sensory Sensitive Saturday film will receive free admission. Read more.
Cops recover autistic boy's stolen golf cart (Freep)
The stolen golf cart used for a 10-year-old autistic boy's therapy has been found, Michigan State police said this morning. Read more.
Anne Carlsen Center Calls Autism Conference Successful (Jamestown, N.D.)
The Anne Carlsen Center hosted a successful two-day conference, bringing autism expert Jane Korsten to North Dakota to share her years of experience. Read more.
Bonds of parenthood are being grown online (Daily Comet)
It takes a village to raise children, and Sarah Carzoli's is a big one. It stretches from her home in Crystal Lake, Ill., to Australia, Paris, London, Canada, Israel and Milwaukee. Read more.
Square up to the music cube (Scotsman)
T may look like some kind of newfangled toy, but this colourful cube is actually an innovative piece of technology which can emulate the sound of 12 different musical instruments. Read more.
McDonald's(R) 365Black(R) Awards Recognize Rodney Peete and Holly Robinson Peete, Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. Among Others(Oak Brook, Ill.)
McDonald's presents its 2010 365Black Awards, continuing to recognize prominent African Americans who influence and inspire greatness among African Americans and all Americans. Read more.


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News 12 at 6 o'clock / Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. -- The Code Enforcement employee accused of going into a woman's home uninvited has lost his job.
Jimmy Vowell was at a home serving a notice back in July when he said he noticed a door was open. He said he then went inside to see if everything was OK.
The victim, Erica Masters, was sleeping inside when she saw him standing in her home.
Columbia County commissioners decided Tuesday night that Vowell will not get his job back.
A few weeks ago, the Civil Service Commission ruled that the punishment was too harsh. County commissioners had the final say.
Vowell says his fight is not over.
Masters told News 12, "It's actually been pure hell for me for the past several months trying to deal with this. I still lose sleep."
"I'm just dissatisfied that the Board of Commission did not see fit to stand by their Civil Service Commission decision," Vowell said.
In Tuesday's hearing, it felt like a match with Vowell and his friends in his corner and Masters, who drove from her new home in Atlanta, on the other side of the room.
"I have to weather this every day. I have to weather the embarrassment, I have to weather the nervousness of whether or not someone will believe me or whether or not this actually affects me," Masters said.
Vowell's fight to keep his job now is just half the battle.
"Just going to keep going, you know, there's a lot of fight left in me, I'm not done yet. We'll just have to wait and see," he said.
Masters told News 12, "I'm glad the county is finally looking at it as seriously as I have had to deal with it."
News 12 asked Masters if she could find comfort knowing someone is out of a job and unemployed because of this. She said, "yes," and claims he does have a job citing the Department of Labor records which apparently show Vowell is working for a vinyl siding company.
Meanwhile, Masters still has a lawsuit against the county and Vowell himself. She is asking for at least $300,000 in physical and emotional losses.


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What's the Problem with Digital TV
This lesson printed from:
Posted November 19, 2001
Standard: 16
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Author: Wendy Wasnich
Posted: November 19, 2001
Updated: March 24, 2010
Students will be introduced to the mandate for digital TV transmission by 2006, consider the implications this mandate will have for the environment (negative externalizes), and evaluate possible solutions to this "problem".
Choice, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Externalities, Regulation, Role of Government, Taxation
- To identify the costs and benefits of the transition to digital TV transmission.
- Evaluate alternative solutions to the problem created by this transition.
Students will be introduced to the mandate for digital TV transmission by 2006, consider the implications this mandate will have for the environment (negative externalizes), and evaluate possible solutions to this "problem". THINK ABOUT IT questions follow each section. A culminating activity requires students to identify costs and benefits to society and consider using government regulation as a correction.
The Federal Communications Commission has mandated that by the year 2006 all TV transmission will be digital. Most homes in the United States have more than one television set and most of those sets are analog, not digital. Analog TVs are not capable of receiving digital transmission.
- Digital Television Consumer Information (November 1998): As with any major technology change, it will be important for consumers to understand the capabilities of new equipment in order to make purchase decisions. The new digital television sets will have many new features and technical characteristics that will vary somewhat between different models and manufacturers.
- Living on Earth (February 18, 2000): Toxic Television Disposal.
- Activity Worksheet: Who should pay for analog TV disposal and how?
Activity 1
What will happen to all of the analog TVs after 2006 when they are no longer useful?
[They will be thrown out.]
[Note to teacher: For the full text of the FCC's consumer bulletin on digital TV go to transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/News_Releases/1998/nret8015.html ]
According to the Federal Communication Commission's November 1998 "Digital Television Consumer Information" bulletin, digital television will "...allow television to enter the digital world of the personal computer and the Internet."
With digital transmission a TV broadcaster will be able to:
- Send multiple programming at the same time over the same channel,
- Improve the quality of the transmission with options not available with analog transmission,
- Offer digital data services which will allow the TV broadcaster to send out virtual newspapers and other types of services directly to your TV.
Activity 2
Have you ever listened to music on a cassette player? What about a CD player? Is there a difference between the quality and options of these two types of electronic devices?
[Most students will recognize the quality differences between these devices which would include the richness of the audio and the ability to move to different songs when using CDs.]
How is the difference between analog and digital TV similar to the difference between cassettes and CDs?
[Digital TV will provide better quality video and more options.]
Teacher: The following program can be listened to using RealAudio. There is also a written transcript that can be read.
The "problem" is that when people switch from their old analog TVs to the new digital TVs those old analog TVs will be thrown out.
Did you know that there are parts of a TV that are very toxic to the environment. Listen to this Living on Earth segment on the environmental hazards of TV disposal :"Toxic Television Disposal": Living on Earth 2/18/00. www.loe.org/shows/shows.htm?programID=00-P13-00007#feature3
Activity 3
How many analog TVs are there in the United States?
[250 million]
TV recycling is expensive. Why?
[TV recycling is a labor-intensive process. It takes 11 men to disassemble 20 television sets in a day. That's 12,500,000 days to recycle 250 million TVs. If each man earned $5.00 an hour and each day of work was 8 hours, the cost of recycling 250 million TVs would be $5.5 trillion.]
What is the cost to society if TVs are not recycled?
[If the toxic materials used in TVs such as lead, cadmium and mercury are not carefully removed by hand it could lead to groundwater and air contamination.]
In Europe, the governments require the auto manufacturers to "take back" cars for recycling. Why do you think governments require companies to do this?
[Cars contain materials that are hazardous to the environment and are very costly to recycle. The government requires the car manufacturer to pay for the recycling so recycling costs become a part of the total cost of producing a car and are paid by the producer not by society. ]
Would a "take back" program make both consumers and producers think more seriously about the disposal of old TVs?
[With a "take back" program, producers' costs would increase to include the costs to society of the disposal of television sets. This would be transmitted to the market by a decrease in supply. A decrease in supply would put upward pressure on the market price. Consumers' serious thoughts would be demonstrated in a decrease in the quantity of television sets demanded at the higher market price.]
The electronics industry opposes "take back" regulations. How effective do you think a voluntary "take back" program between business and the community would be?
[The real question to consider is who has any incentive to get the job done if the job is voluntary.]
Is Envirocycle a government required program, a voluntary program between business and the community, or a private for-profit business?
[It is a private for-profit business.]
We have a problem!
Millions of analog TVs are going to be thrown out in the next decade and someone is going to have to pay. If these TVs are not safely recycled their disposal will cause damage to the environment. Who should pay for analog TV disposal?
- Who should pay for analog TV disposal?
- The people who are throwing the TVs away?
- The companies that originally manufactured the TVs?
- Taxpayers?
Should those paying be forced to do so through taxation or government regulation or should they be encouraged through education and information programs?
- Should the local government charge higher refuse taxes to those disposing of analog TVs?
- Should the state or federal government place strict "take back" regulations on TV manufacturers?
- Should communities devise their own plans of voluntary "take back" using schools and other community organizations to inform the public?
Evaluate the following alternative solutions to this problem.
- Print and complete the following table by identifying the costs and benefits to society of each possible solution.
Here is a link to the chart below in the form of a student handout. Problem: WHO should pay for analog TV disposal? HOW? (Printable Version)
Problem: WHO should pay for analog TV disposal? HOW?
|Alternative Solution 1:
|What are the costs to society of this solution?
|What are the benefits to society of this solution?
|The local government charges higher refuse taxes to those disposing of analog TVs.
|Alternative Solution 2:
|What are the costs to society of this solution?
|What are the benefits to society of this solution?
|The government place strict "take back" regulations on TV manufacturers.
|Alternative Solution 3:
|What are the costs to society of this solution?
|What are the benefits to society of this solution?
|Communities devise their own voluntary "take back" plans.
|Alternative Solution 4:
|What are the costs to society of this solution?
|What are the benefits to society of this solution?
|Do nothing. When damage to the environment occurs taxpayers can pay for the cleanup costs.
Which solution provides the most benefit at the least cost to society?
- Enter your choice in the following survey and compare it to the choices made by other students who have completed this lesson.
- Contact your local cable provider and ask what the provider's plans are for digital television conversion.
- Contact your local recycling center and inquire about TV recycling. Does the center pick up TVs for free? How does the center dispose of TV sets it picks up?
- Contact a retail outlet that sells televisions? Does it sell digital TVs? Are more people buying digital TVs?
- Complete a neighborhood survey of TV ownership and knowledge of the digital TV transmission switch in 2006.
- Contact a U.S. Senator or congressional representative and inquire as to his or her position on "take back" requirements for TV manufacturers.
- Develop other solutions that a community might consider as they begin the process of dealing with this disposal issue.


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Swimming in the crystal clear sea, a cocktail in a romantic place under the starry sky, sunrise…
Dubrovnik in summer offers street performances, the handsome city guards, Hamlet at Fort Lovrjenac and virtuoso concerts at the Rectors Palace Atrium. In summer Dubrovnik you will meet many famous people and see their luxurious yachts anchored in front of the Old City Harbour.
Dubrovnik in summer invites you to enjoy sitting on the steps of St Blaises Church and by the Orlando Column, to wash your face at the fountain, or, like many other visitors, try and take off your shirt while standing on one foot on the Franciscan Church gargoyle.
Listen to Maro and Baro striking the hours, enjoy and come back…
If you wish to experience how a nation really lives, you should go to the market place, the very stomach of the city, and smell, touch and taste the food which people consume every day.
The gastronomy of an area is based on the fruits which grow on ecologically- preserved land, as is still the case with that in the Dubrovnik environs. The delicacies of Dubrovnik are plain and without many spices. Prepared in a simple way, they are seasoned with plenty of olive oil, which accentuates the juicy taste of natural foods. The gastronomic choice on offer at the Dubrovnik restaurants is heterogeneous, varied and in compliance with the guests wishes. Those visiting local taverns wish to taste authentic national food, good smoked ham, cheese kept in oil, octopus salad, zelena menestra (smoked meat and cabbage stew), sporchi macaroni, fried sprats and grilled sardines. Visitors to top class restaurants, on the other hand, are served the freshest fish from Adriatic depths, shellfish from the unpolluted sea and other delicacies prepared to meet the requests of the choosiest gourmands. Restaurants also serve the popular sushi, which has become an integral part of western cuisine. In the attractive ambience of the Dubrovnik restaurants one can also enjoy
The best-known wines of the Dubrovnik region include red wines of the Pelješac Peninsula, the Plavac Mali variety, white wines - Pošiš from the Island of Korčula, the aforementioned Malvasia called nectar of gods, and the wines of the Konavle area with the characteristic flavour of the south.
From Richard the Lionheart, Wallis Simpson, Prince Edward, Elisabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Michael Douglas, Catharine Zeta Jones, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Richard Gere, Nick Nolte and Tom Cruise to celebrities, famed athletes, and virtuoso musicians. Every summer the polished stone slabs in Stradun show the reflection of world-famous persons. Last summer Dubrovnik hosted the Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey and the fashion king Valentino. The City was also visited by the Norwegian royal couple King Harald and Queen Sonia, who are sailing in the South Adriatic on their yacht. The guests of the Chamber Music Festival Julian Rachlin & Friends were the most well-known Agent 007 Roger Moore and the old friend of Dubrovnik John Malkovich.


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The Warrior Dash is coming to Carroll County and it's going to be one crazy event. The worldwide event is an obstacle course 5K run. It is a mud-crawling, fire-leaping, extreme run and is held on the most challenging and rugged terrain across the globe. Warriors conquer 12 extreme obstacles, push their limits, and celebrate with music, drinks and warrior helmets.
Online resgistration is currently more than 8,800 and is expected to grow to 12,000, according the the producers of the event, Red Frog Productions. It will take place September 10th in Carrollton and the cost to compete is $55.
For more infomation call 312-980-9983 or register online.
Carrollton is about 12 miles from our Ohio Bed and Breakfast.
I'll look forward to seeing you soon,
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News 12 at 6 o'clock / Friday, Sep. 27, 2013
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW) -- Aiken Driving Academy instructor Steve Deibel is on the road a lot.
"We have two locations in Aiken and North Augusta, so we spend a good bit of our day on the roads around Aiken and North Augusta," Deibel says.
But sometimes, the ride is pretty bumpy, and it's not the student driver's fault.
"That's what we joke about with our students," Deibel says. "I can tell you where all the holes, and bumps, and bad areas of the roads are pretty much anywhere in Aiken County."
As state lawmakers in Columbia consider increasing the Motor Fuel User Fee, or gas tax, to fix roads and bridges, Deibel says he'll welcome the increase.
"As long as I know that money's going to improving our roads from an engineering standpoint as well as a condition standpoint, I'm all in favor of it," he says, admitting that it's probably not a popular opinion.
"I've been bringing this issue up in order to get feedback from the constituents that I represent," adds State Senator Tom Young (R-Aiken), who has brought up the proposed hike in several speaking engagements recently.
Sen. Young doesn't know if he'll vote for the tax, but he's considering it. He says a recent study by the South Carolina Department of Transportation's Transportation Infrastructure Task Force found the state infrastructure needs $29.3 billion in improvements. With just a couple extra pennies per gallon of gasoline, Young says the state could start making big changes.
"Every cent that the gas tax in South Carolina is increased generates approximately $37 million more in revenue," he says.
At Curgin's Corner gas station along Jefferson Davis Highway in Aiken County, Jack Scott isn't convinced.
"They don't need no more money," he says. "They need to control the money that they been getting."
However, Sen. Young says bordering states already have a higher gas tax. He says Georgia's is around 28 cents a gallon. North Carolina's is 37.5 cents. South Carolina's is just 16.75 cents per gallon of gasoline.
"Even if we did something along the lines we're talking about, you're still going to be paying more per gallon in Georgia and North Carolina than you would be paying in South Carolina," Sen. Young says.
Young says the proposal is by no means final. He hopes to hear from more of his constituents. Representative Bill Hixon (R-North Augusta) also says the option should be looked at, however, he too hasn't said if he'd vote for the increase.
The bill was introduced last session. Sen. Young says lawmakers should look at the issue again during the next session which begins in January.
Sen. Young says the current bill would only raise the tax per gallon by four cents at the most over the course of ten years.


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(WEAU) -- When it comes to Thanksgiving, we tend to overdo it. We make a little too much turkey, an overflow of stuffing and a never-ending supply of cranberry sauce.
Well instead of gawking at how much food you still have left, why not turn your leftovers into something new?
Local celebrity teen chef Joe Luginbill of Joe's Kitchen has some quick and easy ideas to turn those meals from yesterday's news to today's lunch and dinner.
Curry-Spiced Sweet Potatoes
1.Pour your mashed sweet potato left overs in a saucepan
2.On medium high heat, melt butter in pan and stir
3.Add onions to taste along with Cumin and Curry Spices (or your favorites)
4.Say goodbye to Sweet Potatoes, hello Sassy Potatoes!
Turkey Noodle Soup
1.Add 4 cups of water to pan over stove, add 1 cup chopped turkey
2.Once it has come to a boil, add onions, carrots, and ginger (fresh or ground)
3.Add your rice noodles at very end and give a few minutes to cool. If using other types of pasta you will need to have a bit more time to cook them. Rice Noodles don't take long at all.
Apple Butter Turkey Sandwich
Onion and Apple Butter with Turkey – You wouldn't think they taste good but they have a unique flavor you might just enjoy!
Toast Turkey Sandwich
Toasted Turkey Sandwich with sprouts, fresh cilantro, carrots (show string cut), mayonnaise, and leftover turkey
Turkey and Stuffing Casserole
1.Butter bottom and side of casserole dish and preheat oven to 350 degrees
2.Place turkey and stuffing on top of each other in pan (layers)
3.Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce that you have leftover (or if you would like, use Silver Spring Foods Cranberry Horseradish with the perfect ZING!)
4.Cook @ 350 in oven for around 30 minutes
For more, head to Joe's Website.
Follow Joe on Twitter: @JosephLuginbill
Watch webisodes of Joe's Kitchen by searching Joe Luginbill on Youtube


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Lockdown lifted at four Sarasota County schools
Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 12:03 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
The lockdown at four Sarasota County schools has been lifted, according to an email from the Sarasota County School District.
Operations at Emma E. Booker Elementary, Booker Middle, Booker High and Gocio Elementary are back to normal, according to Scott Ferguson, district spokesman.
The lockdown was a security measure while police searched for a shooting suspect after an incident near 24th Street and Osprey Avenue in Sarasota.
EARLIER: Four Sarasota County schools are on lockdown as a security measure while police search for a shooting suspect nearby, district spokesman Scott Ferguson said Wednesday.
"All students are safe," Ferguson said in the call that went out just before noon to parents whose children attend Emma E. Booker Elementary, Booker middle and high schools as well as Gocio Elementary.
The shooting occurred near the intersection of 24th Street and Osprey Avenue about 10:22 a.m., according to the Sarasota Police Department.
"No one was injured," said Officer Linda DeNiro, police spokeswoman. "The victims are being interviewed at this time."
The suspect is unknown at this time, DeNiro said.
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Chipotle is testing a new restaurant layout with scarce room for seating.
The restaurants would primarily serve take-out orders, which now account for two-thirds of Chipotle transactions, up from 50% 14 years ago, according to Chipotle Chief Financial Officer Jack Hartung.
"We feel good about the idea of going out and building some really, really small scrappy restaurants and we will continue to experiment with that in the future," Hartung said on an earnings call Monday.
He noted that the company has been scouting out locations for the new store formats in the U.S., England and France, specifically in places where real estate costs are high.
"I think that the seating component of what we do has become a little less important as more people know who we are and also we're more comfortable with it now, now that the brand has been more established," Hartung said. "So we aren't as worried about — we aren't as concerned about someone coming in and not getting 'the full Chipotle dining experience' or being part of the restaurant atmosphere."
Chipotle has 1,681 restaurants in the U.S. and is planning to build up to 195 more this year. Hartung didn't say how many smaller-format stores the company plans to build.
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The 13th annual Big Ed's Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, April 25, continues a long tradition that combines a great day of golf with active commitment to youth and families. The Tournament supports Community Mediation Services' work with youths and families and honors community spirit and caring of "Big Ed" Neusel, founder of Big Ed's Pizza, and his son, David Neusel, and their belief in giving to others while seeking recognition from no one.
The Oak Ridge Country Club provides a beautiful and challenging venue for the Big Ed's Memorial Tournament, according to a news release.
Early registration begins April 16. Registration forms are available by calling (865) 483-6888 or emailing email@example.com. Early registration online is also available through the website www.peacefulresolution.org.
The Tournament is a two-session, scramble format with a morning tee time of 8 a.m. and an afternoon tee time of 1:30 p.m. Complimentary continental breakfast, beverage cart and lunch, as well as a variety of prize contests are available. Prizes will be awarded for the first-, second- and third-place finishing teams, longest drive (men and women), Par 3 Closest to the Hole, Putting Contest, and a $5,000 cash the hole-in-one prize. There will be a free shirt provided for all golfers and numerous door prizes are included, according to the release.
Community Mediation Services has worked with youth and families in Anderson County for 28 years, promoting the peaceful resolution of community conflicts, using community resources. Its four programs use trained volunteer mediators from the community. Its newest program, School Attendance (Truancy) Mediation, is starting this year. Other programs are Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP); Visitation Mediation; and Teen/Parent Mediation. Mediators don't take sides or make decisions, but help people solve problems in ways that are decided and agreed upon by all. Studies show that agreements reached through mediation are more likely to be carried out than orders imposed by a judge, according to the release.
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Lung cancer
is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the lungs.
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Lung cancer occurs when cells in the lung divide without control or order. Normally, cells divide in a regulated manner. If cells keep dividing uncontrollably when new cells are not needed, a mass of tissue forms, called a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to malignant tumors, which can invade nearby tissues and can spread to other parts of the body. A benign tumor does not invade or spread.
Lung cancers that start in the lungs are divided into 2 types:
Most cases of
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tobacco use, such as:
While most cases of lung cancer are due to smoking, a percentage of people with lung cancer have never smoked, nor have they been exposed to secondhand smoke. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in the United States.
General information about non-small cell lung cancer. National Cancer Institute website. Available at:
http://www.cancer.gov/types/lung/patient/non-small-cell-lung-treatment-pdq. Accessed September 28, 2012.
Lung cancer (non-small cell) overview. American Cancer Society website. Available at:
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer-non-smallcell/overviewguide/lung-cancer-non-small-cell-overview-treating-general-info. Updated February 23, 2012. Accessed September 28, 2012.
Last reviewed September 2015 by Mohei Abouzied, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Sustained-release dosage forms enable prolonged action of a drug in the body. Much research has focused on overcoming the short residence times and unpredictable gastric emptying times of drugs in sustained-release oral drug-delivery systems (1). A floating drug-delivery system floats in the gastric juice without affecting the gastric emptying rate. It forms a cohesive gel barrier that serves as a reservoir and releases the drug over the desired period of time. This technique helps increase a drug's gastric residence time and reduces the variability in bioavailability (2, 3).
Metronidazole is used as an antibiotic, amebicide, and antiprotozoal, and as a gel preparation for dermatological conditions (4–8). The drug has a wide therapeutic index for sustained-release administration (5). For example, a sustained-release oral dosage form of metronidazole is an effective antibiotic because it is locally active in the gastric mucosa (9). The prolonged effect of locally active metronidazole increases its clinical efficacy at eradicating Helicobacter pylori (10). Oral, sustained-release metronidazole has several advantages for treating H. pylori locally through systemic absorption (11).
Metronidazole was chosen as a model drug to develop a sustained-release floating matrix tablet because it has a half life of 6–8 h. Methocel K15M CR (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Dow Chemical) is beneficial in controlling drug release in a floating formulation, but Carbomer 934P (carboxy polymethylene–prop-2-enoic acid, ChemIndustry) enables more floating time than Methocel K15M CR and hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) (12).Materials
Metronidazole BP was obtained from Aarti Drugs. Methocel K15M CR with a molecular weight of 10–1,500 kDa, HPC, and Carbomer 934P were obtained from Eskayef Pharmaceuticals. ChemIndustry provided 1-ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one (povidone). Sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, lactose, and magnesium stearate were provided by Wiechers and Helm.
Preparation of standard curve. A standard curve of metronidazole hydrochloride was constructed by serially diluting an aqueous solution of the drug to obtain the concentration in the range of 1–20 µg/mL using simulated gastric fluid without enzymes and phosphate buffer as the diluents. The spectrophotometric analysis was performed using a Shimadzu spectrophotometer at the absorbance of 278 nm against a blank for each solution. The measured absorbance, plotted against the respective concentration of the standard solutions, appeared as a straight line.
Preparation of tablets. Metronidazole tablets were prepared using rate-controlling polymers and other gas-generating excipients. Each formulation contained 400 mg of metronidazole, 100 mg of sodium bicarbonate as a gas-generating agent, 30 mg of citric acid, 70 mg of povidone, and 160 mg of lactose.
A 32 randomized full-factorial design was used to design the formulations. Three factors were evaluated in this study at three levels and tested in nine possible formulations. The amounts of polymers were determined as independent variables, and percentage release as a dependent variable.


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Each year, too many people are killed or seriously injured by severe weather, despite advance warning. In 2012, more than 450 people in the United States were killed and more than 2,600 were seriously injured by severe weather. Seven events in 2013 accounted for losses over $1 billion each, with loss of lives and serious injuries.
Preparing for severe weather doesn't have to be complicated or expensive.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) will highlight the importance of preparing for severe weather before it strikes during National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 2-8, 2014. They ask that you "Be a Force of Nature" by knowing your risk, taking action, and being an example where you live.
Know Your Risk: Identify and understand the types of hazardous weather that can impact where you work and live. Here in New England, we can have severe winter weather, including snow, ice, wind, and cold. Rain/thunder storms, flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, hot weather, and drought are also likely events.
Take Action: Bookmark weather.gov to get the latest forecast information. Obtain a NOAA weather radio; there are affordable models that run on AC, battery, solar, and/or hand crank power. Learn about Wireless Emergency Alerts (see below). Create or update your family emergency plan and disaster supplies kit(s).
Be an Example: Tell your friends and family what you have done to be "weather-ready." Share your preparedness story on Facebook. Tweet your preparedness with hashtag #ImaForce.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): WEA are emergency messages sent by authorized alerting authorities through your mobile carrier. Alerts will include extreme weather alerts, local emergencies requiring evacuation or immediate action, AMBER alerts, and Presidential alerts during a national emergency. It will have a special tone and vibration, both repeated twice, and will look like a text message. The message will show the type of alert, the time of the alert, any action you should take, and the issuing agency. The message will be no more than 90 characters. Most newer devices are WEA capable; some older ones are not WEA capable. For more information on devices and carriers visit: www.ctia.org/wea. WEA messages are offered for free by the wireless carriers; you will not be charged for them and they will not count toward limits on your plan. You are not being tracked; messages are broadcast from cell towers in the areas of the threat. Even if you are not in your home area, you will get the alert. Likewise, if you enter an area of alert, you will receive it when you enter the area. WEA messages are not affected by network congestion.
Preparing for severe weather will also help prepare you and your family for other emergency events, whether they are climate-related, technological, or terrorism. Any degree of preparedness is beneficial. The more prepared you are, the better off you'll be and the more likely you can be part of the solution instead of part of the burden. For every dollar spent for preparedness, statistics show $7 is saved. Information on emergency preparedness can be obtained from the American Red Cross, FEMA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (VT DEMHS), formerly Vermont Emergency Management (VEM), and others.
Brad Salzmann is an orthopedics physician assistant at Gifford in Randolph. He also has a master's degree in disaster medicine and management, and serves as part of the national Disaster Medical Assistance Team based in Worcester, Mass.


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The attacks on the sites, which started about a year ago but intensified this past September, have grown increasingly sophisticated, officials said. The NSA has been asked to provide technical assistance to help banks further assess their systems and to better understand the attackers' tactics.
The cooperation between the NSA and banks, industry officials say, underscores the government's fears about the unprecedented assault against the financial sector, and is part of a broader effort by the government to work with U.S. firms on cybersecurity. Nonetheless, the assistance is likely to dismay privacy advocates, who say that the world's largest electronic spying agency has no business peering inside private companies' systems, even if for the strict purpose of improving computer security.
U.S. intelligence officials said last year they believe the attacks against the banks and other companies have been carried out by Iran, although some experts have cautioned that it is difficult to accurately determine who is behind them.
"If you look at their actions, they're taking this very seriously. The government is stepping up to the plate," said one bank official, who like most interviewed for this article declined to be named because he was not authorized to speak for the record.
NSA declined to comment for this article beyond a statement saying that the agency provides assistance "in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations."
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The cyber assaults against the banks are known as distributed denial-of-service, or DDoS, attacks, in which Web servers are overwhelmed with traffic, thus slowing their responsiveness or crashing them altogether. The disruptions - which typically last up to an hour or two at most - do not involve the theft of data, but have interrupted online banking services and diverted security teams at a large number of financial institutions.
The banks whose Web sites have been disrupted include Bank of America, PNC Bank, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, HSBC and Sun Trust. In recent weeks, attackers have targeted up to seven banks a day, but only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
For security experts at banks - already considered to be among the best at cybersecurity in the private sector - the attacks have been far more challenging than most DDoS incidents because the assailants have commandeered vastly more traffic to carry out the attacks.
The government's willingness to engage "is emblematic of how these cyber-related risks are evolving," the bank official said. "Agencies like the NSA have tremendous expertise for very sophisticated types of information-security programs."
Although the NSA is known mostly for its collection of intelligence, its mission includes "information assurance" to secure both the military's computer networks and other "national security systems." The NSA has for more than 20 years helped companies that provide software to the Defense Department improve their security.
In general, it can provide assistance to private sector companies when their systems are seen as being critical to national security, said Richard George, a former computer security official at NSA. The request must come from a government agency, such as Treasury or the Department of Homeland Security, that has authority to work with the company.
"We can certainly help them analyze the situation," said George, who is now at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory. "One thing we can do is 'red team' their solution. If their tech guys say, 'This is what we plan to do,' we can look at that and say, 'Is it effective?' "
Google obtained NSA help in 2010 after the tech giant found its computer networks compromised by hackers believed to be based in China. The request, made through DHS, was justified on the grounds that Google's search engine is widely used on Defense Department computers, a former defense official said.
George said the agency's assistance usually entails a small team - say, six people - inspecting a company's system to help the firm understand how an intrusion happened, what if anything was stolen, and whether similar events have happened at other firms.
The team can advise a company on how to repair its system and strengthen and test its defenses to prevent repeat occurrences. Some company data may be shared in order to help derive a "signature" of the attack, former officials said.
The access to information is among the issues that concern critics.
"The dual mission of the NSA, to promote security and to pursue surveillance, creates an intractable privacy problem," said Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
Former NSA officials say privacy concerns are overblown and note that requests for NSA assistance are denied when there is no national security interest at stake. George said that, over the past decade, the agency has aided about 10 companies a year after their networks were compromised.
"If NSA is involved [with the banks], it's because they would love to see what's happening on the victim's side," a second former defense official said. "There's probably more for the government to learn than to give."
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For the government, the recent DDoS incidents, while disturbing, have had a silver lining: They have given impetus to further collaboration with the private sector.
The Obama administration has sought to improve such cooperation, in the hopes of improving the nation's cybersecurity. Last fall, the White House was calling Internet providers and asking them, "What are you seeing?" one Internet company official said. "Gradually, that evolved to 'How can we help?' "
The NSA is far from the only agency working to improve cybersecurity in the private sector.
The FBI has a joint cyber task force in Northern Virginia and a 24/7 hotline for industry to call for help, and the Treasury Department has a cyber unit closely monitoring threats. The Homeland Security department, which runs a round-the-clock cybersecurity watch center in Arlington, Va., is sharing alerts with industry, and has banking and Internet company representatives on the premises. The Justice Department has set up a nationwide network of national security cyber specialists, which officials said would do more outreach to industry and serve as a forum to exchange information.
The FBI is concerned about recent cyber events, said Richard McFeely, the bureau's executive assistant director of the Criminal, Cyber, Response and Services Branch. "We need to make sure that we're responsive around the clock on it."
In the case of banks, the government has begun providing officials with advance warning of a DDoS attack sometimes five or 10 minutes ahead of time.
The ability to share information between the FBI and the banks has been eased by the granting of more than 250 classified-level security clearances to bank officials in the past five years, industry officials said.
"What we've seen is a much more refined ability to receive information from the NSA and other agencies," the bank official said.


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The mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to facilitate peaceful uses of the atom while ensuring that its nuclear assistance is not used for military purposes -- a challenging mandate that in its implementation introduces both significant benefits and risks to humankind. On one hand the agency helps member states gain access to peaceful nuclear technology; on the other, preventing nuclear proliferation remains one of its crucial activities. The agency's past director, Mohamed ElBaradei, disagreed with the Bush administration on major nonproliferation issues, including some involving Iraq, Iran, and Syria, and he was criticized by Washington as an "activist" who was too political for the job and too soft on Iran. By the end of ElBaradei's tenure in December 2009, Washington was looking forward to his replacement, longtime diplomat Yukiya Amano of Japan, and the accompanying transition as "a once-a-decade opportunity" to reenergize the agency.
Amano, Washington's preferred candidate for director general job, won the IAEA board's election to the position, but only by the slimmest of margins -- exposing a general disharmony among the 35-member board. Most of the developing states had supported his opponent. Some argue that Amano's success at the agency will depend on whether he can overcome the board's divisions. Weeks before he even was sworn in, Amano seemed aware of the balancing act ahead of him, saying that he planned to make concessions to the G-77 group of developing states but that he would be in the US court on "every key strategic decision," from high-level appointments to Iran's nuclear program.
After just over a year on the job, how has Amano fared, and what does the future hold for the IAEA? Over the past year, the agency and its director general faced three major challenges: promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy while strengthening nonproliferation, improving nuclear safeguards at a time when Iran was expanding its nuclear energy program, and ensuring nuclear security and safety in an era of a nuclear growth.
Peaceful nuclear uses and strengthening nonproliferation. In December 2010, the IAEA board authorized Amano to create an IAEA-run international nuclear fuel bank for low-enriched uranium (LEU). This was a major step toward implementing a decades-old concept -- one supported by ElBaradei and treated with restraint by Amano at the beginning of his term. After a long process, the fuel bank was adopted by vote -- not by consensus. (Six states, all in the developing world -- Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa, Tunisia, and Venezuela -- issued abstentions in the December 3 vote on the LEU bank; Pakistan declined to cast any vote.) The fuel bank is intended to ensure a stable fuel supply to member nations, giving countries using (or considering) nuclear power confidence that they will be able to purchase nuclear fuel reliably and predictably.
Although this is an important initiative, there have not yet been entirely satisfying results concerning implementation, though Amano has not had much time. Members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) worry about possible restrictions on their access to nuclear materials and technology for civilian use; some view the fuel bank plan as a way to discourage developing states from building indigenous civilian nuclear capabilities. So far, the IAEA has not sufficiently addressed this underlying ambiguity. Amano must find a way to convincingly guarantee member states that they will have access to the fuel bank and that the IAEA will not cave in to political pressure to rescind their right to use it.
Amano has also said that he wants "to change the widespread perception of the Agency as simply the world's 'nuclear watchdog' because it does not do justice to our extensive activities in other areas, especially in nuclear energy, nuclear applications, and technical cooperation." This is consistent with his intention to focus less on safeguards and more on technical cooperation among the IAEA member states. Amano believes that "energy is the lifeline for prosperity and development," and he has successfully leveraged member countries' support to achieve sustainable development on energy, environmental, health, and agricultural projects.
Nuclear safeguards and Iran. Iran's nuclear energy program remains the most divisive issue on the IAEA agenda, and many see it as a test for Amano. Iran has been the source of controversy since 2003, when IAEA inspections revealed that Tehran gave an incomplete declaration of its nuclear activities and was therefore in noncompliance with its IAEA Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement.
Amano continues to look for ways to engage Iran and bring it back into the fold. He has said that he must "represent the interests of Iran, as long as they involve the civilian use of nuclear energy and Teheran's ambitions serve peaceful purposes," and he has made clear that he wants Iran to clarify the status of its nuclear program. Yet an integrated, long-term strategy on how to better engage Iran is nowhere in sight. Were Amano to actively support this long-term goal, he would be able to prevent a serious deterioration in relations with the Arab world, where the IAEA's treatment of Iran is perceived by some as unfair.
One way in which Amano could step up his efforts to draw Iran into talks with the IAEA is by supporting arms control initiatives in the Middle East -- specifically, a nuclear-weapon-free zone. The stage has already been set for this possibility: The final document of the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference underscored the importance of the establishing nuclear-weapon-free zones, especially in the Middle East. The conference also made an important link to negative security assurances, stressing the legitimate interest of non-nuclear weapon states in receiving unequivocal, legally binding assurances from nuclear weapon states not to use nuclear weapons against these zones. In addition, on September 24, 2010, the General Conference of the IAEA adopted a resolution welcoming the initiatives on the establishment of a WMD-free zone in the Middle East; at the same time, however, the conference rejected a resolution that expressed "concern about the Israeli nuclear capabilities." In reference to the defeat of the Israeli Nuclear Capabilities Resolution, Glyn Davies, the US ambassador to the IAEA, even connected the issue to the Israel-Palestine situation: "The winner here is the peace-process, the winner here is the opportunity to move forward with a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East."
The support of Amano, a citizen of the only country that has suffered nuclear attacks, for this initiative would seem natural. He could start a process of preparatory meetings and follow-up conferences based on the historic model of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe in the 1970s and 1980s, using the neutral territory of Austria, where the IAEA headquarters are located.
The IAEA has been strengthening its verification tools for years by introducing new measures, including the so-called Additional Protocol, which complements the Safeguards Agreements and grants the agency increased access to information and to nuclear sites on short notice. Amano believes it is vital that all countries with Safeguards Agreements adopt the Additional Protocol; as he said in November 2010, it not only assures that "declared nuclear material is not being diverted from peaceful uses, but also that there are no undeclared nuclear material and activities in a State."
As of mid-December 2010, 104 states had put into force both the Additional Protocol and Safeguards Agreement; 72 had adopted the Safeguards Agreement but no Additional Protocol, and 17 non-nuclear weapon states party to the NPT had not concluded Safeguards Agreements.
Iran has a Safeguards Agreement in place -- but no Additional Protocol. According to Amano's September 2010 report, Iran refuses to cooperate fully with the IAEA, defying Board of Governors and UN Security Council resolutions. Iran shunned negotiations on the nuclear swap deal in October 2009, and in June 2010, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1929, the strongest and most comprehensive set of sanctions so far to address Iranian noncompliance. Despite this, the IAEA seems to have made little progress in influencing Iran's behavior.
Nuclear security in an era of nuclear growth. In a November 2010 talk, Amano stated that "nuclear security is a priority issue for the IAEA and for me." Months earlier, leaders from around the world met in Washington, DC, for the April 2010 Nuclear Security Summit; the summit communiqué reaffirmed "the essential role of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the international nuclear security framework" -- an outcome that Amano called "a great success."
The worldwide resurgence in nuclear energy makes the IAEA's responsibilities in nuclear safety and security increasingly important. The IAEA will help any member state that requests assistance with improving its security, materials accounting, and physical protection measures. Among many other projects, the IAEA uses its resources to make "mega-events" safer; for example, Amano has proudly referred to the assistance the agency lent South Africa during the 2010 World Cup to protect against nuclear terrorism. The IAEA is uniquely equipped to handle such work: "We have the world's only data collection on illicit trafficking in radioactive material," Amano has said. "We have trained 3,000 people, and we have provided 8,000 radiation detectors." The IAEA also cooperates with the US Global Threat Reduction Initiative to secure and repatriate radioactive nuclear material, among other things.
In December 2010, an IAEA-coordinated effort transferred highly radioactive nuclear fuel elements from Serbia to a secure Russian facility. Amano said of the project: "It was a success story and we are very happy to continue to cooperate with stakeholders to repatriate highly enriched uranium."
Although the IAEA takes on the burden of nuclear security, Amano recognizes the reality that the agency "cannot do everything: it is the responsibility of the member States. …With proper help from the IAEA, we can make this world safer."
Conclusion. Under Director General Yukiya Amano, the IAEA has already shifted focus. The tone of the agency's reports on Iran has become harsher, while the emphasis on technical cooperation has become stronger. Tensions between nuclear weapon states and the NAM remain and have even become exacerbated, complicating the implementation of the nuclear fuel bank and the process of realizing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East. These tensions are to a large extent due to the different, often contradictory, interests of the member states; it is Amano's task to reconcile them, but certain differences -- between the IAEA and member states, or between member states themselves -- are bound to remain.
The IAEA membership includes both non-nuclear and nuclear weapon states; most are also NPT members, but a few are not (India, Pakistan, and Israel). IAEA member states also have different Safeguards Agreements, and some implement the Additional Protocol while others do not. This inherent diversity means that there can be no truly uniform treatment across the IAEA membership. To manage the conflicts that arise from these differences, some ambiguity on the part of Amano and the agency is essential. If the different treatment of member states becomes too obvious (although the IAEA statute stresses their "equal sovereignty"), then the cooperation of the member states will diminish, and the agency's effectiveness will decrease.
The new director general deserves some credit in promoting cooperation in key areas of nuclear science and technology (such as the new Water Availability Enhancement Project). But the IAEA -- and the broader nonproliferation community -- would benefit from a specific outline of Amano's intended activities, which could include certain issues that would receive a broad range of support from nuclear and non-nuclear weapon states, such as the creation of new nuclear-weapon-free zones.
Nuclear disarmament is not on the IAEA's agenda, but Amano should support this goal in his personal capacity; in doing so, he could gain the confidence of the NAM states, which in turn would be more open to accept a stronger system of safeguards.
Editor's Note: This article was updated on January 27, 2011.


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I have been plagued with stuttering 720p streaming since day one. I first noticed the issue with a Blu-ray stream (720p). So I decided my PC needed a better network card...so I upgraded to a 100/1000. Then the movie played flawlessly. So I went forward with attempting other BR streams and they are always hit or miss.
Here are my PC's specs (very old system will update when money grows on trees )
Intel 2.6Ghz
1GB Ram
This PC is used for only streaming and media storage. It is running XP and I have all the graphics at basic to keep and extra labor on it to as minimal as possible. And I also try to only have only processes running that are needed.
I am no network guru by any means but if upgraded my LAN card in my PC would I still be held back by my router that is only capable of 100Mbs/LAN?
It is a TrendNet TEW-631 Wireless N Router (for wireless to my laptop).
So when I have these stuttering issues on my PC I then try to use my laptop which has a much faster processor and more RAM. However it is wireless but "N" speed at 300Mbs. And the movies that give me trouble on my PC are worse on laptop.
So where do I start? Was the Gigabyte card a good choice; it seemed to help with some movies? Should I find a Gigabyte router as well? And what settings are best on PMS...I hear default is best, is this true?
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UPDATE: Missing Sarasota boy found unharmed
Published: Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 10:21 a.m.
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SARASOTA COUNTY - UPDATE Sheriff's deputies say a 10-year-old boy who ran away from home has been located and reunited with his mother.
Earlier today they reported that Taquan C. Riley of Newtown Estates was last seen riding his orange bicycle on 17th Street at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
EARLIER Sheriff's deputies are searching for a missing 10-year-old boy.
They say Taquan C. Riley of the 2500 block of Chilk Avenue in Newtown Estates was last seen riding his orange bicycle on 17th Street at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
No foul play is suspected. He reportedly argued with his family and ran away.
Riley is described as black, 4 feet 9 inches, 80 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He wore a SpongeBob Squarepants jacket, black gym shorts and red and black sneakers.
Anyone with information about his whereaboouts is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at (941) 316-1201 or 9-1-1.
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There were 72 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Tuesday. At that time, there were 1,454 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411. When the jail is full, some inmates may be released early.
Robbery: A woman was robbed at gunpoint about 3:40 p.m. Monday when she stopped for gas near Eight Mile Road and Trinity Parkway. The victim said she saw a man and woman, both believed to be in their 30s, sitting in a vehicle as she entered the gas station. When she returned to her vehicle, the man was in the backseat of her car. He pointed a silver handgun to her back and stole her money before fleeing in the other vehicle.
The California Highway Patrol did not submit an incident report.
The Stockton Fire Department responded to 106 calls for service in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Tuesday, including three vehicle accidents, 78 medical calls and four structure fires.
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The Cloud Library makes borrowing eBooks fast and easy. Liverpool Public Library is the first library in New York State to offer the 3M Cloud Library, now Cloud Library by Bibliotheca®, to its patrons.
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Proposed Agreement Squashes US, Mexico Tomato War
Published: Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.
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WASHINGTON | The Commerce Department has announced a proposed agreement on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico that would strengthen anti-dumping enforcement and reset minimum wholesale prices.
The agreement with Mexico's tomato industry would suspend an investigation initiated after Florida tomato growers complained that Mexican producers were selling fresh tomatoes for less than the production cost.
The proposal would replace a pact that's been in place for 16 years. The Commerce Department has just released a draft of the agreement for public comment.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says it allow the U.S. tomato industry "to compete on a level playing field."
U.S.-produced fresh and processed tomatoes account for more than $2 billion in cash receipts. Mexico's tomato trade with the U.S. was worth more than $1.8 billion in 2011.
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The 2012 D.A.R.E. fall semester bowling party was Dec. 27 at Starlite Lanes.
It was hosted by Nettie Wann and sponsored by Cliff Hutts, owner of Starlite Lanes.
There were 33 students from St. Joseph's, Lincoln Elementary, Marquette Elementary, Smoky Valley Middle School and Canton-Galva Middle Schools that attended. McPherson Police Department D.A.R.E. Instructor Executive Officer Marla Hawkinson and McPherson Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E. Instructor Capt. Doug Anderson were part of the event.
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