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When most people think of electronic wiring and cabling systems, they think of the pre-assembled, plug-and-play cables packaged with home electronic systems.
One local company custom designs and builds those systems everyday — but not for home use.
Tri-Tek Electronics Inc. often works on many top-secret, mission-critical projects for the military and aerospace industries.
Located in Valencia, Tri-Tek specializes in the design and construction of bulk cable for advanced multiconductor electrical wiring harnesses.
The 24-year-old company constructs complex systems for aerospace and military projects that ultimately explore the outer regions of the universe or protect lives.
Certified to meet system requirements for the military and aerospace industries, Tri-Tek works hand-in-hand with industry giants such as Northrop, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, JPL and NASA.
"We've been with Northrop since day one," said Mike Fink, quality-control manager for Tri-Tek.
Friendly forces
When the U.S. Army developed a computer program to readily identify "friendly" from "hostile" forces on the modern battlefield, Tri-Tek designed the program's "guts."
Building sophisticated cabling systems for the computer program helped give frontline troops real-time knowledge of what is happening on the ground, in the air or on the sea.
The computer system connects, via satellite, with airplanes, ground troops, Humvee trucks and tanks, detecting anything that moves identifying it as an ally or foe providing on-site troops with greater protection.
Mars Rover
Tri-Tek has also had a long relationship with NASA and JPL working on the Mars Exploration Rovers/Landers, collecting vital information for scientists about possible life on other planets and the solar system at large.
Building both "flight" and "redundant" system cables and harnesses for each Rover, the company has helped to ensure successful explorations.
The company also helped send a Lander to the polar region to gather data on water content and soils for scientists.
Tri-Tek has worked with two other Rovers that are on Mars now. The next Rover is scheduled to launch from Cape Kennedy in February 2012.
"We've been on a crash program (building systems for the Rovers) for the past two years," Fink said. "Normally, we take one to two weeks off around the holidays, but we haven't taken a vacation in two years."
Rocket ships
For the past two decades, Tri-Tek has been a key supplier for all ground support for the Delta Launch program. The Deltas are heavy-lift vehicles for the rockets that are launched into space.
Working with Boeing and United Launch Alliance engineers, the company has helped launched satellites with its cabling and wiring systems that keep the military aware of what is happening worldwide, protecting the county.
Military aircraft
In what was once only dreamed up in sci-fi movies, today Tri-Tek works with a number of military-aircraft projects such as the Apache and Osprey aircraft.
Equipped with state-of-the-art radar systems and fully integrated weapon systems, the Apache attack helicopter projects a false signal away from the aircraft so that any missiles launched at it follow the signal, not the aircraft.
The Osprey, a half-plane, half-helicopter aircraft, is used by special operations groups, allowing troops to quickly move into areas where typical fixed-wing aircraft cannot.
Tri-Tek also provides systems to unmanned predator aircraft, allowing the military to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance on the battlefield without putting soldiers at risk.
There are many challenges maintaining and growing a sub-contracting company in the aerospace industry.
Tri-Tek builds prototypes and performs all the production that takes an idea from concept to reality.
Fink's job is to make sure each customer gets what he orders. Tri-Tek is responsible for all inspections, tests, final tests, certification of materials and shipping — and for doing so without cost overruns.
"On time and under budget," said Fink. "Those are the key words we live with. We're on a fixed pricing basis. We won't get paid any more than was approved in the bid."
Tri-Tek, with about 50 employees, has an extensive in-house training program to keep up with frequently changing standards in the certification process.
It's quite a challenge to keep up with the ongoing changes, Fink said, but the company continually upgrades and retrains its staff.
"Our customer base and the loyalty of our customers speak to that," Fink said. "We don't lose customers."
Black box
Tri-Tek is a built-to-print house, meaning the company takes a print from a customer detailing the dimensions and material requirements of an aircraft or sophisticated military program and then designs the electronic wiring and cabling systems to make the unit functional.
Eventually, many applications make their way into the home. While costly, innovations in the aerospace industry later lead to applications for everyday life.
"The Tempur-Pedic bed first came out of the space program," Fink said. "It was first used in the launch seats astronauts sat in as they propelled into outer space."
The company manages a number of projects that they do not even know the ultimate purpose of, due to confidentiality requirements. The customer doesn't reveal any information to Tri-Tek beyond basic material requirements.
"We do a lot of work on "black box" programs," Fink said. "They're top-secret. The customer doesn't even tell us what they're for."
Tri-Tek Electronics Inc. can be contacted by calling (661) 295-0020 or online at www.tritekusa.com.

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New York City mayor tries to stifle dissent
NEW YORK – In what has become a confrontation here between civil liberties advocates and this city's Republican mayor, United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) is locked in struggle with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the city police and parks departments to obtain a permit for a protest rally in Central Park during the Republican National Convention.
Hip hop convention draws 3,000
NEWARK, N.J. – Mutulu, of Dead Prez, rubbed shoulders with veteran civil liberties activist Ron Daniels as 3,000 people attended the founding Hip Hop Political Convention (HHPC) here June 16-20.
Fahrenheit 9/11 heats up the kitchen of discontent
Controversy – what controversy? With the slew of conservative commentators lining up to take swings at filmmaker Michael Moore for his latest documentary, "Fahrenheit 9/11," one could surmise that some freshly minted conspiracy theory had just been curve-balled out of deepest, darkest left field into the unsuspecting right field of the White House War Room.
Big tent, not Bush-lite, will defeat Bush
The May 7 speech by Sen. John Kerry to the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) drew cheers from New York Times op-ed pundit David Brooks, a Bush supporter.
For a peoples victory, pay attention to the Latino vote
"A Day Without Mexicans" is the title of a recent serio-comic movie about how impossible life in California would be if one day the Mexicano workers were not around. With the national elections less than four months away, progressives would do well to consider a Nov. 2 without Mexicans and other Latinos – or even with just a low voter turnout.
Together, we can let America be America again
We have a president who talks like a populist and governs for the privileged. We were promised compassionate conservatism; instead we got crony capitalism.
Hattie Lumpkin, Mother and Fighter for Socialism
Besides running this large household, Hattie had to do housework for other people. She had more mouths to feed than husband Elmo's wage in the Florida orange groves could cover.
Bush wields ax against environment, science
Four years ago as the Republican candidate for the White House, George Bush promised a safer, stronger environment. This was part of his "compassionate conservative" pitch.
Chicago unions, tenants fight for housing
CHICAGO – In an important new development, organized labor is now stepping forward to make its voice heard on the side of renters in the growing housing crisis here.
The 1871 ban on night work
A recent Oxfam study of factories producing for Wal-Mart, Target, Nike and similar companies underlined their abusive practices worldwide.


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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE hands-on
0. phoneArena 07 May 2012, 20:46 posted on
This time around, as it's name blatantly implies, the handset is packing support for Big Red's speedy data connection, though, from an initial look, the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE is merely nothing more than a mini HTC Rezound. Specifically, it employs the same characteristic design as the Rezound...
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1. aztaxia12295 (Posts: 272; Member since: 22 Nov 2009)
listen, not everyone wants a 4.5-5 inch screen! there are people that dont want to be bombarded with their phone! a nice mid to high end offering here and if the price is right, this should do well!
i'd like to see more of this, high end phones with smaller screen sizes and high rez's for those screens
8. JGuinan007 (Posts: 684; Member since: 19 May 2011)
I got a 13inch T.V. and it has knobs too!
27. shnibz (Posts: 300; Member since: 18 Sep 2011)
I agree aztaxia12295 i have a Galaxy Nexus but am using a Droid Bionic i just got simply because although its not as badass as the Nexus it is still very nice and fast and much easier to live with because its not so huge
31. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
I agree. While I think the size of my Nexus is pretty perfect for me... it's too big for my girlfriend.
She almost always has to use two hands and I had to buy her a case because she kept dropping it... If there had been a 4" phone when we got our phones I think it would've been better for her.
37. doubleD (Posts: 78; Member since: 13 Dec 2010)
I also do not want a huge phone like most of Verizon's LTE lineup. I am currently eligible for upgrade and really need a phone, but they're all too big. I like everything about the RAZR MAXX, but with the large screen and bezel it makes such a wide, large, phone.
4" screen size is not a con, it's an advantage!
2. Birds (Posts: 1157; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
Cool but Verizon goes stupid with the pricing...I mean to the most extreme!!!
7. Hunt3rj2 (Posts: 396; Member since: 11 Nov 2011)
Let's hope Verizon has the sense to launch this at 100 USD on contract. This is a great phone, but it's no flagship.
3. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
xD the only thing the Rezound has over this is the larger 720p display, everything else goes to this and i actually like the design on this. i swear all the best looking devices are on Verizon.
4. JBz007 (Posts: 63; Member since: 02 Mar 2012)
A lot have people have been waiting for a high end phone with a relatively small size. This should fill that void nicely. S4 is a beast.
6. Mxyzptlk (Posts: 12999; Member since: 21 Apr 2012)
All the best looking devices are on Verizon? Such as?
9. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
the Razr is Moto's most attractive, the Spectrum is LG's most attractive, the Galaxy Nexus is Samsung's most attractive and Verizon also has Motorola's and Samsung's most attractive tablets in the form of the Xyboards and the 7.7 and now they have HTC's most attractive if only in the looks department.
12. Commentator (Posts: 3685; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
I'm assuming you mean "attractive" by looks. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, i guess, because I'd say both the One S and One X are much better looking phones. I'd equate this to the Evo 4G LTE in looks.
13. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
yes, i do mean by visual appeal. i think this looks better than the Ones but not by much.
15. Commentator (Posts: 3685; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
That's fair, but I am a bit concerned as to how much the screen seems to be washing out at even the slightest angle. Not that people look at their phone from the side anyways, but it's a shame that this is a regular S-LCD, not an S-LCD 2.
19. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
at this size the SAA display would've suited it better because they could've made it thinner with the AMOLED panel much like the One S and the pixel density is really fine at 275dpi especially considering that the alternative would've meant having this baby pushing pixels to a brighter 720p display with a 1700mAh battery.
22. Commentator (Posts: 3685; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
I guess I don't understand why they didn't just use a modified One S... I thought HTC was trying to cut back on the amount of different phones they put out there. The Evo is just a modded One X, after all.
If they used the One S as the Incredible's basis they could've thrown the same SAA screen on there, and increased the size by .3 inches. I guess Verizon probably had a lot of say in the matter though, and if they wanted it like this, they probably had their reasons.
25. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
yeah, i'm like you on this. it seemed ideal for HTC to revive their previous best sellers with their new Flagship series but i guess it was just Verizon that wanted the 4.0" to stay because everything else about it is One S-Esque.
18. Lucas777 (Posts: 2137; Member since: 06 Jan 2011)
i dont think the nexus is the most attractive samsung phone… the SII looks nicer-- the back of the nexus is just ugly… LG has practically no attractive phones, but the prada 3.0 is much better looking than the spectrum… the razr i agree is the best looking moto, but the xyboard have never been anywhere but verizon so its not really up for competition…
verizon leaves desired obvious good looking devices such as the lumia 900 and the one x (which i think looks the best out of any android phone)
20. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
the Nexus with it's curved glass and buttonless face doesn't look better than the GSII? insanity. the back looks fine i think. the Prada 3.0 has no carrier availability so it doesn't count and in a comparison there is always a most attractive option and in LG's line-up of carrier available phones it's definitely the Spectrum. that's the point. it's the most attractive Moto Tablet...and it's on Verizon. if it were anywhere else mentioning it would've been irrelevant to my point. Verizon may yet receive a Nokia device and i wasn't real impressed with the One X. it looks okay but that's it. i even saw one yesterday and it didn't feel nearly as good as i thought it would.
30. Mxyzptlk (Posts: 12999; Member since: 21 Apr 2012)
You need to raise your standards some if you think those phones look attractive. Attractive doesn't mean good though.
32. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
Maybe I like brunettes and you like blondes but that doesn't mean either of us have to "raise our standards".
33. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
to what exactly? xD
well it's a good thing they're good phones too then huh? :P
10. Whateverman (Posts: 3262; Member since: 17 May 2009)
The Razr comes to mind! :)
Galaxy Nexus, iPhone 4S and the Rezound are all good looking phones too, but there are a few I wished VZW would have snagged like the Note, SGSII, and the Evo when it was new.
14. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
i didn't count the 4S because it's Apple's only current phone and it's available on AT&T & Sprint as well. Verizon could do with the Note but i'm kind of curious to see how this 5.0" HTC will turn out. VZW didn't need a Crapdragon powered SII, the rest of the line-up would have trampled all over that thing and as for the EVO, i don't think people missed it THAT much with the original Incredible present and since there was no near availability of any kind of 4G on Verizon the Sprint version would've been better anyway.
24. cepcamba (Posts: 717; Member since: 27 Feb 2012)
I just have to say, Most Beautiful Phone (looks) goes to the RAZR :p
26. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
definitely does. it's really sleek. o:
28. Whateverman (Posts: 3262; Member since: 17 May 2009)
True, the Dinc did fill the slot for a high end HTC at the time, I just had a little screen envy with the 4.3 inch display. That 5.0 HTC SOUNDS like a good idea, but honestly HTC's designs are getting really old for me. My wife has had 3 HTC devices and I received the Dinc 2 as a replacement for my DX. So at this point I'm all Sensed out. I get nauseous when I see HTC phones now wether it's 3, 3.5, or 4.0. I know it's the most appealing UI to most Andrd users, but it's gotten really old looking to me.
36. JunitoNH (Posts: 1782; Member since: 15 Feb 2012)
Actually beg to differ, I think AT&Thieves, unfortunately have the best phones. SGS2, Nokia Lumia, GNote, HTC X, and Samsung Focus and on and on. Verizon, the only attractive phone is the iPhone. Moto's are ugly; Rezound a block of ice; GNx looks, well still trying to figure it out, either a child's toy or my grandfather's old shoe.
39. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
that's the most ridiculous thing i've heard in my life.
5. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3108; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
Galaxy Note on Verizon with S4 processor please.
11. Commentator (Posts: 3685; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
That is by far the best choice of music I've ever heard for an electronics convention.
16. Joshing4fun (Posts: 1236; Member since: 13 Aug 2010)
It's nice but forgettable.
17. Commentator (Posts: 3685; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
At least HTC put a removable battery in this one.
21. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
it's not really supposed to stand out. it'll be at the Droid 4's level in the line-up. i have a sneaking suspicion that Moto may come out of the bag at CTIA with the Droid Razr MAXX HD and maybe even a similar Atrix 3.
23. joey18 (Posts: 589; Member since: 20 Jul 2010)
My line is available for upgrade and i dont want the iphone so my problem the verizon phones now are ugly i'm still waiting for the sg3 or the htc one x
34. sunzhine337 (Posts: 9; Member since: 27 Mar 2012)
I realy don't see what the hype is all about. It's 0.3" thinner than the Rezound, 0.3" smaller display, 0.3Ghz slower in actual proccessing speed, and comes stocked with ICS which the Rezound will have this week anyway. I honestly think for $100 you should just snag the Rezound. It'll be a bit more of a powerhaus in the longrun anyway.
If you want the Rezound for $100, I work at a retailer that can make that happen Call us up. (920)499.2862.
35. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
yes, all the NUMBERS are lower but what you need to know is that in many cases around here those mean the least in all. the 4th generation Snapdragon processor in the new Incredible slaps down the 3rd generation in the Rezound HARD even at a .3GHz difference and the Rezound will NOT be getting Sense 4 like what is on this. it's getting Sense 3.6 that has no major visual revamp which it really needed.
38. Lovekillsslowly (Posts: 3; Member since: 08 May 2012)
Someone please help me decide,I've been to Verizon store several times looked at the smartphones,which i'm in the market for,I've had the versa for 3 years,never had one single problem with it,It just died on me...Im moving up in the world had the Razr mailed to me,sent it back to large for my hands...Looking into the new HTC coming soon...need experts advice...
40. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
i'd say either get this here new Incredible or the Droid 4.
41. sunzhine337 (Posts: 9; Member since: 27 Mar 2012)
Droid 4 will probably be too big for your hands too.
In a semi-professional recommendation, I'd lay look at this new HTC or the LG Lucid.
43. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5711; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
dude, the Droid 4 is no more wider than this.
44. 1alcawas24 (Posts: 1; Member since: 09 May 2012)
how can i get this HTc droid 4g i living here in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. and usable this phone here in U.A.E. or Philippines?...pls kindly reply for this and give the prices of this HTC Droid 4g...thanks I'm Aldrin.
45. Lovekillsslowly (Posts: 3; Member since: 08 May 2012)
Thanks!!!I guess HTC will work,When will it be coming to the stores???
46. Lovekillsslowly (Posts: 3; Member since: 08 May 2012)
@Sunzhine337,Im waiting...For the new HTC to come out,I think that will more than likely be the One!
47. Wildmanfan (Posts: 238; Member since: 15 Jul 2010)
Lets hear it for the HTC Droid Afterthought.


text: At 02:57 PM 1/11/99 , Bill Frantz wrote: >At 02:25 PM 1/11/99 -0800, Mark S. Miller wrote: >>With what permissions do ISPs normally run CGIs? Would they enable a >>Vat/CGI to checkpoint itself between requests? Note that the checkpoint >>file contains secrets that must remain inaccessible to other unprivileged >>users of the ISP. > >[?] Why does the VLS checkpoint? >[?] What secrets? [-] I was generalizing from VLSs to the general Vat problem. VLSs don't need to checkpoint, and they don't need to keep long lived secrets. However, they do need to keep registration info from one CGI request to the next (indeed, that's their purpose), so they need some form of inter-request memory that they can read & write, and that other unprivileged users can't write. If they can checkpoint, then the short-lived registration information will sometimes come back on-line before the 1-hour default re-registration interval would have restored it anyway. This probably isn't a good enough reason to checkpoint, even when we can, since we gotta have redundant VLSs anyway. In any case, in the paragraph you quote, I was no longer speaking specifically of VLSs. Your idea of how an unprivileged user can painlessly run a VLS at a standard ISP led me to wonder if you could enable unprivileged users to run arbitrary E/Vat-based services at a standard ISP, including services requiring persistent capabilities. It would be most wonderful for there to be a way.


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Maybe that will be its major flaw.... it perfect.... or have i just been watching to many movies
Yup I agree there is no doubt in my mind that this game will be flawless.Originally Posted by Yellow_Wii
Princess Zelda#1
Maybe that will be its major flaw.... it perfect.... or have i just been watching to many movies
I think you have been watching to many movies. Anyways the game is going to be flawless nust like myagirl said.
Legend of Zelda#1 Series
Ten bucks says if it is as great as you say it will be the reviewers will find some little thing that lowers its score form a perfect like.....
The graphics aren't as good as the PS3 (well duh its the wii not the PS3)
The controller needs batteries (don't say this won't happen somebody already said this as a flaw)
Links eyes are to close together (ok thats really picky but you get what i mean)
I really dont give a damn about what the reviewers have to say. It is the fans who count. I bet 20 that, that will be a flawless game. TRUST ME. Everyone is already saying it. facts are facts and right now it is the BEST.
Legend of Zelda#1 Series
I'm just saying thats all, I beleive you when you say its going to be flawlesss and your right the fans are what matter but my friend the fan base is often misleaded or influnced by the reviews of games some times for the worse
Naw but this is going to be a good game. There are going to be a lot of people hating on this game. I know that there are people mad because the legend of zelda series is the best series in the world.
Legend of Zelda#1 Series
Yeh all games have a story only one is a legend
And this legend is the best. Anyways I hope this game live up to all my expectations and everyone elses. this is going to be the talked about game for 2007 and 2008. This game is a one of a kind that what makes it so great.
Legend of Zelda#1 Series


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Police: Man stole copper wiring from taxidermy business
Published 3:03 PM EDT Oct 02, 2013
A man is charged after police say he took copper wire from a taxidermy business.
According to the arrest report, 21-year-old William Toney unlawfully cut and took copper wiring and copper refrigeration lines to two large freezers used for a taxidermy business on Dixie Highway.
The victim said the damage and cost to repair the business will cost approximately $25,000.
The copper wiring was found in a pillow case nearby.
Toney is charged with unlawful act relating the acquiring metals and criminal mischief.
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|Following his introduction by Chairman Diaz, Bryan Koon, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director, noted touring the State of Florida and meeting with all County Emergency Operations managers were among his top priorities. He noted he needed to better understand the challenges and capabilities. Mr. Koon said he believed Miami-Dade County's emergency management (EM) program was one of the most innovative, progressive, and proactive programs within the State of Florida and could be used as a model. Expounding on the impact of hurricanes and other catastrophe weather conditions, oil spills, mass migration, terrorism, population density, elderly population, culture diversity, and lacking infrastructure, Mr. Koon noted Miami-Dade County and surrounding areas deserved special attention from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA). He also noted that infrastructures had been created to offset these threats. Mr. Koon noted collaboration and consolidation of efforts and partnerships among governmental agencies increased significantly since Hurricane Andrew as well as the number of people pursuing professional careers in EM and stronger building codes were in place to decrease the among of property damage. He commended the County Commission for investing billions of dollars in mitigation programs over the past 19 years to ensure the County was prepared in the future. He noted the following improvements were made in the County: • Emergency management response; • Coordination of efforts among all governmental agencies; • Business relationships and preparation; • The ability to leverage faith-based and neighborhood partnerships; and • Education and citizen engagement Mr. Koon noted he wanted the County's "311 Program" to be referred to as a best practices model at the state level. The month of September was National Preparedness Month, which increased awareness for future emergencies, Mr. Koon noted. He noted 65 shelters had the capacity to house 92,000 people and the County had implemented a local mitigation strategy to protect life and property, and to ensure that sufficient resources were available in the event of an emergency—beyond the local capacity. Following further comments by Chairman Diaz and Mr. Koon, Commissioner Heyman expressed concern regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision relating to evacuation of shelters and the increase in the ADA compliance requirements, which would impact the County, particularly considering public schools were used as shelters. In response to Commissioner Heyman's comments regarding Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) related issues, Mr. Koon noted he agreed with the system requirements and was aware of the economic impact of providing shelter to anyone regardless of the circumstance. He noted the importance of collaborative efforts among all counties to develop a long-term plan to meet the requirements and ensure a regional capability. Mr. Koon noted the County's EM Directors was currently working on a document, in conjunction with representatives from the State of Florida, to provide guidance on the development, in terms of sheltering and future plans. Mr. Koon noted resources such as special cots or medical supplies had been distributed throughout the State to help counties meet ADA requirements. Chairman Diaz welcomed Deputy Mayor Chip Iglesias, whom he noted would be working closely with members of the PSHAC.
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Exploring Watercolor by Elizabeth Groves
Just about everyone can remember painting with watercolors as a child. Little tin trays with a small rainbow of colors. Just add water, and brush the mixture onto the paper. The simple materials made watercolor a sensible choice for children's paintings—no dangerous turpentine, no expensive canvases.
The simplicity of watercolor appeals to experienced artists as well. Elizabeth Groves, author of Exploring Watercolor, puts it this way, "What if instead of waiting for the 'big idea,' you begin painting by dropping beautiful color onto your paper and seeing where it takes you?" Watercolor is a medium that encourages exploration and experimentation.
Exploring Watercolor is meant to rekindle your interest in watercolor, no matter how many years it's been since you last picked up a brush. I found the beginning of the book to be somewhat intimidating, because the author works only with traditional and experimental paintings that are well beyond the capabilities of a new painter. In fact, I started to worry that the book was too advanced for me, but my fears were quickly put to rest, when subsequent chapters got back to basics. (I must say, the vivid cover and the nice spiral binding that let me lay the book flat while I followed along, convinced me to keep going.)
Unlike many art books, the initial focus of Exploring Watercolor is design and composition, rather than technique. The early discussions of fundamental concepts, like flow and the focal point, will make even your first few paintings relatively pleasing to the eye.
In later chapters, specific methods are explained. As a beginner, I would have liked a little more information on materials up front. Do I want paint in pans or tubes? What are the colors I should have on hand? Are expensive brushes a worthwhile investment? Art supplies can be quite costly, so I hate to make a purchase only to find out later that I need something else. That said, each chapter dealing with technique ends with an exercise that features a materials list. The lists are brand-specific though, and it's unclear whether or not substitution is okay.
Traditional techniques, such as washes, glazing, and dry brush, are covered in great detail with examples and exercises that will help you master the methods. Then, it's on to exploration and experimentation, the true focus of the book. As you try your hand at free-form collage, spattering, and tissue paper painting, you gain insight into topics such as color, value, and depth.
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1 JAM. The Meadville Council on the Arts Summer Concert Series starts today at 7 p.m. in Diamond Park with Appalachian music by Rachel Eddy. Shows are Thursdays through Aug. 7.
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The NFL and Nickelodeon are "teaming to co-produce a football-themed cartoon show scheduled to debut in September, linking the two powerful entertainment brands in what is believed to be a first endeavor of its kind in sports," according to Daniel Kaplan of SportsBusiness Journal.
It was linked to in Tuesday's issue of SportsBusiness Daily.
The show, titled "Rush Zone: Guardians of the Core," will have a plotline "featuring the typical superhero, good-versus-evil themes, with the lead character, named Ishmael, visiting each of the league's 32 stadiums as part of a quest to save the world." Giants QB Eli Manning and Saints coach Sean Payton have "already done voice-overs for appearances on the show." The series will "start as two- to five-minute episodes and conclude with a one-hour movie the day before the Super Bowl."
Former colleague Tom Mahon of the Philly Daily News chimed in with his 2 cents on the news: "We can see it now: A roly-poly animated figure dressed entirely in black who looks up from a podium and, in a raspy voice, says, 'Times yours.' Actually, we don't know if [Eagles coach] Andy Reid will be involved."


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I came home from work today and walked into the kitchen and noticed some brown streaky stains on the tile. Being the neat freak that I am I bent over to have a better look, that's when it hit me. Mud doesn't have hair in it. Upon closer inspection in became readily apparent that it was shit, not just any shit but nasty brown shit. Now where could this have come from? Who would track shit across my tile? My first thought was my dog. He wasn't supposed to be in the house but maybe he got in, had some shit on his paw from the backyard and tracked it across the floor. So I go looking, around the corner in the laundry room is more shit, on the floor, on the wall, on my laundry basket. I follow it back towards my office, more shit stains on the floor. As I reach the office I can see shit on the white carpet leading back towards my desk. As I bend down I hear my dog whimpering. This is getting really weird now. He's under the desk and wont come out. I have to pull him out by his collar. As he is coming out the smell hits me. Shit, nasty I ate taco bell kind of shit, and he's covered in it!@ What the fuck is going on here? How could he have been covered in shit? How could he cover himself in shit? Rolled in it? Fell in it? What. So I'm pissed. Washing the dog, washing the house, everything.
An hour later I'm sitting on the couch with my newly washed and obviously relived dog and I see a note on the coffee table. It's from Julie, my girlfriend.
It reads. Kevin, went out back to see what the dog was barking at, stepped in his shit on the side walk and slipped and fell in it. I was so mad I went in the house, shit in a paper plate, and rubbed it all over him. Have fun cleaning it up fucker. You and your fucking dog can go to hell.
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Maintaining the safety, security and effectiveness of a smaller nuclear deterrent without nuclear explosive testing requires increased investments across the nuclear security enterprise.
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NNSA applies its technical expertise and capabilities to the implementation of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) provisions relating to all three pillars of the Treaty – disarmament, nonproliferation, and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Consistent with the President's nuclear security agenda, the 2010 Nuclear Posture Review, and U.S. obligations under Article VI of the NPT, the United States continues to reduce the role and number of weapons in its nuclear weapons stockpile, and NNSA remains dedicated to transforming the Nuclear Security Enterprise to manage effectively a smaller stockpile and address the broad range of 21st century national security challenges. Key NNSA activities relating to the disarmament pillar of the Treaty include:
In addition to playing an important role in meeting U.S. obligations under Article VI of the NPT, NNSA works with other U.S. Government agencies to meet its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards obligations. The U.S.-IAEA Safeguards Agreement entered into force in December 1980. The United States currently has nearly 300 facilities on its Eligible Facilities List (EFL). Since the Voluntary Offer Agreement entered into force, the IAEA has conducted more than 800 inspections at facilities in the United States listed on the EFL. Since 1994, the United States has hosted over 600 inspections at five facilities containing material removed permanently from weapons programs.
The U.S.-IAEA Additional Protocol (AP) entered into force on January 6, 2009. Under this protocol, the United States accepts all of the provisions of the Model AP, with the addition of a national security exclusion. The United States made its initial declaration under the AP on July 3, 2009, and has transmitted an updated annual declaration to the IAEA each year since, with more than 300 activities declared in each subsequent year. The United States made its first report of export of Annex II items (specified equipment and non-nuclear material according to AP Article 2.a. (ix)) in May 2009, and has made regular reports each quarter thereafter.
NNSA also cooperates with many countries to support the implementation of international safeguards in those states. This cooperation is closely coordinated with the IAEA and provides partners with the capacity and expertise necessary to effectively implement these important measures, which are obligated under Article III of the NPT. NNSA also provides technical support to countries as they prepare to implement the AP.
In her May 2010 address to the Review Conference (RevCon) for the NPT, Secretary of State Clinton announced the IAEA Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI), to expand access to peaceful uses of nuclear energy, in support of Article IV of the NPT. The PUI supports IAEA projects that apply nuclear technologies to areas that include human health, food security, water resource management, and the development of nuclear power infrastructure. The United States provided over $50 million to the PUI since 2010. At the 2015 NPT RevCon, the United States announced an additional commitment of $50 million to the Initiative over the next five years.
Over the Initiative's first five years, DOE contributed approximately $24.4 million to the PUI. NNSA contributed $12.4 million of this amount to projects which focused on nuclear power infrastructure development. NNSA funded projects to build regulatory infrastructure related to enhancing nuclear and radiological security around the world, while also supporting research efforts at facilities where threat reduction activities are active. NNSA's Next Generation Safeguards Initiative (NSGI), along with the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), funded a broad range of projects related to IAEA efforts to improve human resource development, strengthen regulatory infrastructures, establish national training centers, and upgrade the safety of national nuclear institutions. The Offices of NE and Science (SC) provided $12 million of the total initial funding to PUI. NE funding supported projects on spent fuel performance, small and medium sized reactor development and deployment, and nuclear power infrastructure development. SC funding has largely focused on non-power projects.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A federal judge in Anchorage has deferred sentencing for a Pennsylvania father and son who pleaded guilty to telephone harassment of Sarah Palin's Alaska lawyers.
U.S. District Judge Timothy Burgess on Monday ordered a full psychological evaluation to be conducted on Shawn Christy of McAdoo, Schuylkill County, at a federal corrections hospital.
Burgess deferred sentencing for Shawn Christy's father, Craig Christy, also of McAdoo, until the man's lawyer can contact the mental health expert who conducted an evaluation of that defendant.
In December, Burgess rejected binding plea deals that would have allowed the men to avoid jail time. Burgess denied a motion by the Christys in January to reassign the case to another judge. The only options for the pair were to plead guilty or go to trial.


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Watson & Tatum Honored at Northern California event
The Northern California PGA Foundation paid tribute to two of golf's legends PGA Tour player Tom Watson and golf Icon Sandy Tatum as this year's honorees of "The Langley: A Tribute to Legends" at The Links at Spanish Bay.
"We're very proud to welcome Tom Watson and Sandy Tatum to our NCPGA family of honorees," explained Chris Thomas, NCPGA executive director and COO. "The Langley is our highest profile event that raises funds for worthy charitable community programs such as the Folds of Honor Foundation, Saving Strokes, and educational scholarships."
The NCPGA Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives and communities of those in Northern California and Northwestern Nevada. Programs that have benefited include Saving Strokes, which uses golf as a rehabilitative tool for people who have had stroke; junior golf programs, which support youth who may not afford the opportunity to learn to play the game and the many social and life skills associated; and programs for the disabled that help those who may have been denied access.
"The PGA Tour has contributed over one billion dollars to charity," Tom Watson revealed. "It is gratifying to be a part of that effort and it's satisfying to be able to support the worthwhile endeavors of the Northern California PGA and all their beneficiaries."
Tatum furthered those sentiments by saying, "At 90 years old, I've been involved with a number of very useful charitable ventures. That experience adds to my pleasure in support of the work of my friends at the NorCal PGA, and to the honor of being so associated with Jim Langley."
In its third year, The Langley has won the support of many, including its first two honorees Arnold Palmer and Ken Venturi who also are recognized as friends of the tournament's namesake, Jim Langley, former PGA Tour player and long-time head golf professional at Cypress Point Club.
Langley said, "I want to join the management and staff of the NCPGA in thanking everyone who has helped to bring national exposure to our fundraising efforts. We will work tirelessly in support of worthwhile charities here on the Monterey Peninsula, as well as throughout Northern California and Northwestern Nevada."
This year, The Langley welcomed a number of new sponsors including title sponsor CIG Insurance Group. CEO Peter Cazzolla said, "We relish the opportunity to join hands with the NCPGA Foundation in support of their charitable efforts. Our company has a rich history of supporting the underserved and we look forward to a long relationship with the Foundation."
This year's The Langley gala and golf tournament were held at The Links at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, California on August 30 and 31. Anyone interested in contributing to the NCPGA Foundation to support the community and the scholarship fund can visit www.NCPGAfoundation.org or call 707/449-4742 to make a donation.
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KALAMAZOO — Buyers rushed the home market last month in record fashion, pushing up home sales in Kalamazoo by 30 percent, the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors reported today.
April was the final month that potential buyers could sign a contract to buy a home and still qualify for federal tax credits of up to $8,000.
"Things have been moving a lot faster this year than they did last year at this time," Bill Evenboer, owner of Evenboer-Walton Realtors of Portage, said in a written statement from the association.
"As April 30th served as the deadline to sign a contract and qualify for the federal tax credit of up to $8,000 for first time homebuyers and $6,500 for certain repeat buyers," Evenboer said, "buyers were competing with each other for homes in the final weeks of the credit — which pushed up prices."
Indeed, the average selling price increased nearly 9 percent in April, compared to April 2009, to $130,800, according to figures released by the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors.
"As home prices have finally started to trend in the right direction, it's clear that the tax credit was very effective in drawing down excess inventory and helping home values find a more stable and increasing level," Evenboer said.
Association members in April sold 359 homes, up 30 percent from the 276 homes sold in the same month a year ago.
Evenboer acknowledged that without tax credits sales may slow in coming months. But, he said, it appears the federal incentives have helped stabilize the housing market by removing excess inventory.
"Our expectation locally is that although we may experience a bit of a housing hangover this summer after all of the tax credit deals close, we are trusting that sales will pick up again as we head towards the fall," he said.
"We are finding our typical buyer plans on staying in their home for 10 years, which indicates the flipping mentality is behind us and most people are seeing housing for what it is — shelter that provides social benefits and stability and is also a great long-term investment."
Home sales increase in Kalamazoo County
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Month 2010 2009 Change
Jan. 189 169 11.8%
Feb. 206 189 9.0%
March 276 236 16.9%
April 359 276 30.0%
Source: Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors
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Apple announces iOS 5, a major release
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Apple ushered its mobile operating system iOS in a new era today, announcing its fifth iteration, which brings along major updates like a revamped notification system, and widgets...
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76. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
an app using it is not the same as it being built in the system by apple. Apps are made by a seperate company. Just because they do something on the phone does not give god..err.. steve jobs the rights to put it on the phone without permission.
just because a skyline drives down a highway doesnt mean im allowed to jack it without conciquence.
96. 530gemini (Posts: 2198; Member since: 09 Sep 2010)
As I have said, Apple has that touch gesture included in their api's. Fandroids here are insinuating that google owns a patent to that gesture and that Apple just copied it. That is wrong. Apple can use that gesture to any of their screens And apps, and they will not get in trouble for it, because like I said, that gesture has been part of their api even before android phones came out. Let google sue Apple then if they really think Apple infringed on their IP patents, lol. They won't. But of course you fandroids try so hard to make it seem like it's android's creation when you guys know too well that it's not. So stop the desperation.
82. Tyger McSwain (unregistered)
Multi touch was made by apple so android copied that
93. applesauce (unregistered)
Nokia, Palm, and HP had multi-touch before the ifail.
84. realize (unregistered)
notice how only android lovers are the majority commenters on this site/article. I guess Apple users have jobs to go to and lives to attend. You people ranting on the site and articles is the best part of this site though so please continue.
88. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3108; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
yet you are on here, imagine that.
151. jroc74 (Posts: 6005; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
No....most Apple users are on Engadget....or Apple Insider....or Mac Rumors....
87. W Head (unregistered)
Seems as though Applke is playing catch up here
95. X (unregistered)
I think even Symbian is more advanced and user-friendly than iOS... how is this an "update"? More like a "catch-up... but not"
99. thehulk357 (unregistered)
Apple Created App store first then google came out with a system and app store after the ios. Get off the android kick stop lying to yourself. G1 from T mobile came after the Iphone. Also android is like throw up you do not know where to clean up.Every android device lagg and frezze. Security issue with the android . It took Samsung Capitive a whole year to get 2.2. Be real when you get android you have cross your finger and hope your device get an update.
100. taz89 (Posts: 2014; Member since: 03 May 2011)
windows mobile had app store before apple.. they just made it popular...just cause you make it popular doesnt mean you came up with
104. taco50 (banned) (Posts: 5506; Member since: 08 Oct 2009)
A couple of observations. When was theclast time an android launch had 82 comments and counting? Also I wonder if the android trolls understand something. PA makes money from traffic to their website. Whenever there's an Apple article it always gets the most hits and posts. Funny thing is more than half the posts are from fandroid trolls. So while you complain about the Apple bias and articles you trolls are encouraging them to do it.
109. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3108; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
lol you got 82 comments which are mainly apple fanboys vs android fansboys and that is something to brag about?
Good job taco.
110. taco50 (banned) (Posts: 5506; Member since: 08 Oct 2009)
I think you missed the entire point of my post. Did you read past the first sentence?
113. joey18 (Posts: 589; Member since: 20 Jul 2010)
wao i'm waiting for my update im apple fanboy and idont care bcs my old android phone was like to slow liked turtle
116. WHO GIVES A F*** (unregistered)
-For all you out there saying apple ripped off android and android ripped off apple.. who cares.. what matters is who can provide the best stuff..
-Clearly Android has surpassed Apple by now and its due to the competition WITHIN android. Between Htc, Samsung, lg, etc... Apples MAIN problem (there are many) is that they refuse to take in any new ideas; i mean for gods sake it took them loosing nearly 17% of their market share to add a notification bar.
-Apple has this funny trend>..
They "invent" some cool technology, they don't improve it soon enough, they get old, they loose customers... then in a couple years, they come up with some "new" technology and the cycle continues.
Apple messed up back in the days when microsoft was starting, and they messed up by not innovating like the current king of mobile devices (Android)
-Sorry iFans but putting and "i" in front of something old and calling it "revolutionary" doesn't make it better.
121. 530gemini (Posts: 2198; Member since: 09 Sep 2010)
You're making it seem like Apple is filing bankcruptcy in a couple of months, lol. Apple is doing really well. Better than google actually. Only reason why google is gaining market share faster than Apple, is because google has been adopted by MANY manufacturers while iOS is EXCLUSIVE to Apple devices.
117. CRICKETownz (Posts: 980; Member since: 24 Oct 2009)
I have an iPhone and I love it. When I had an Android I loved it. All this Android vs. iOS is comedic. Android fans are like jealous siblings who can't comprehend why even though Android is always at the forefront of tech/features...they continue to be out-paced by iPhone who lacks the latest & greatest. It's probably two advantages in Apple's camp: 1. Software stability & 2. Ease of use (for those non-tech savvy individuals). That's been my experience. To say that Apple didn't create a revolutionary device back in 2007 that future phones borrowed a little bit from is a bit ridiculous. G1 was pathetic but Android in it's maturing has become a powerhouse of an OS. It's funny that my late model camera on my iPhone takes better pictures than on one of the latest 8MP Android devices...you don't have to have the latest features to be up to par if the outdated gives the same or better results as what's currently out there.
Majority of you dirt bags on PA are so closed minded that if someone doesn't share your same opinion you attack them & that makes you childish. All these bastards in their early 20's up to probably mid 30's bitching about who's system is better like kids. Why do I come on here? Because it's hilarious...this is like one big reality show. Thump me down all you but a) I work so I probably won't see it til after the fact & b) ain't none of ya'll whoopin' me. Peace.
118. kapa (unregistered)
I would like to see Mass Storage, Flash and maybe removable battery and then I will buy an iPhone.
122. 530gemini (Posts: 2198; Member since: 09 Sep 2010)
Huh? First of all. I don't think phones are designed primarily for mass storage, lol. Flash, is on its final days. As for removable battery, I don't think there's any iphone user out there who felt the need to remove the battery of their iphones. I'm on my 3rd iphone, and I never had the need to remove its battery. Lastly, you don't have to buy the iphone. There are plenty of other choices out there.
119. bert2662 (unregistered)
Nice update frm iOS, but, what the fuck? It makes a bitten apple looks more like an android just without the flash, mass storage and micro SD supports. Duh, oh, notification bar, android, camera startup from lockscreen? Sense 3 feature, I message? Rather a carbon copy of whatapps, I cloud and OTA, ok, these are good updates, twitter integration, this is kinda a general stuff. Ya, ios 5 is released for all I device since 2008/9 especialli like 3GS, but rom development, customized rom makes a G1 never die, can an IPhone 2G updated to ios 4? While G1 cn have gingerbread on it..n ,
120. Whateverman (Posts: 3262; Member since: 17 May 2009)
This update seems to be a good thing in my opinion. Yeah, Apple "stole/borrowed" a little something from every OS. That can't be denied. But if it's going to make iOS a better platform, I'm all for it. If anthing they should borrow a few other things like turn by turn navigation, inductive charging, Android like widgets, live wallpaper, and dare i say the inclusion of FLASH! But I wouldn't be surprised if iOS 5 also brings a flood of lawsuits. Let's be honest here, anything that looks even close to a feature that iOS uses, Apple files a lawsuit. I could see this leading to some happy lawyers, but who knows. Maybe the other manufacturers will take the high road and just turn the other cheek.
123. 530gemini (Posts: 2198; Member since: 09 Sep 2010)
Lawsuits? You think Apple would add these features if they don't have the right to use them? Google does not own that notification gesture. There are already several iphone apps using that gesture even before the first android phone was released. It was just never used in any of the iphone's native apps, but yes, that has been used by iOS developers for some of their apps.
131. Whateverman (Posts: 3262; Member since: 17 May 2009)
Why not? Apple has tried to sue Motorola, HTC, and Nokia for things like gesture recognition, slide to unlock, and even SCROLLING! Since when did apple own scrolling? So why wouldn't one of these guys want a little payback? Not saying any of them have a case, just saying it wouldn't surprise me to see it happen.
124. fdazam16 (Posts: 4; Member since: 07 Jun 2011)
hello phonearena i have a concept of new ios especialy in terms of multitasking and also made a design for next iphone with 3.7 inch screen.i made a video and pictures of it toowhat i should do and to whom i should show it.
125. fdazam16 (Posts: 4; Member since: 07 Jun 2011)
hello phonearena.i have a concept of new ios especialy in terms of multitasking and also a design with 3.7 inch screen.i made a video demonstration of it but to whom i should show it
146. aussiejames101 (unregistered)
Ummm...even Samsung Bada had almost all of this when it came out...I guess apple just makes things other people have done better.


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APEC EINet News Briefs offers the latest news, journal articles, and notifications for emerging infections affecting the APEC member economies. It was created to foster transparency, communication, and collaboration in emerging infectious diseases among health professionals, international business and commerce leaders, and policy makers in the Asia-Pacific region.
In this edition:
1. Influenza News
- Global: Cumulative number of human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1)
- Global: Identification of host characteristics may provide insight into H5N1 avian influenza control
- Indonesia: Officials threaten to close U.S. Navy lab, virus-sharing conflict continues
- Viet Nam (Tra Vinh): H5N1 avian influenza outbreak on duck farm
- USA: Study reveals long list of problems hampering pandemic influenza planning
2. Infectious Disease News
- Australia: Measles cases 'spike' in two states
- Malaysia: Chikungunya virus sickens 34 plantation workers
- Russia (Tatarstan): Botulism linked to domestically prepared foods
- Russia (Buryatia): 11 people hospitalized with anthrax infection
- Russia (Tomsk): Number of trichinellosis cases rise
- Viet Nam (Ha Giang): Anthrax infects 420 people, kills two
- USA: Multistate outbreak of Salmonella continues, Canada also affected
- USA (Michigan & Ohio): Hundreds of tons of ground beef recalled due to E. coli outbreak
3. Updates
4. Articles
- Global Spread and Persistence of Dengue
- Ready for avian flu?
- The contents of the syringe
- Professional and Home-Made Face Masks Reduce Exposure to Respiratory Infections among the General Population
- Science into policy: preparing for pandemic influenza
- West Nile virus activity in Latin America and the Caribbean
5. Notifications
- PHI2008--Envisioning Options for Integrated Public Health Information Systems for Low Resource Settings: Components, Connections, Partners, Strategies
- Nipah Virus Colloquium 2008
1. Influenza News
Global: Cumulative number of human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1)
Economy / Cases (Deaths)
Total no. of confirmed human cases of avian influenza A/(H5N1), Dec 2003 to present: 385 (243).
Avian influenza age distribution data from WHO/WPRO:
WHO's maps showing world's areas affected by H5N1 avian influenza (last updated 6.19.08): http://gamapserver.who.int/mapLibrary/
WHO's timeline of important H5N1-related events (last updated 6.17.08):
Global: Identification of host characteristics may provide insight into H5N1 avian influenza control
"All viruses rely on host cell proteins and their associated mechanisms to complete the viral life cycle. Identifying the host molecules that participate in each step of virus replication could provide valuable new targets for antiviral therapy," scientists wrote in the latest edition of Nature magazine. In their study, the experts from Japan, Indonesia and the United States infected fruit fly cells with genetically altered H5N1 virus. The H5N1 virus needed slight modifications because fruit flies are normally not susceptible to influenza. The experts also chose the fruit fly because it has a relatively small number of genes — 14,000 — making it easier for scientists to study.
"We found genes (proteins) that are important for influenza virus replication. We identified about 100 genes," said Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a leading virologist and bird flu expert at the University of Tokyo in Japan. Of these, at least three existed in human cells. "We took three and tested them and they were important for flu virus replication (in humans)," he said. "I presume that many of the other genes we identified are also important for influenza virus replication in humans."
Next, the team wants to zero in on host proteins that the H5N1 needs to bind to in order to replicate. "If you could inhibit (block) the interaction between those (host) proteins and influenza virus proteins, you can inhibit virus replication. This can be a target for development of new drugs," Kawaoka said.
Indonesia: Officials threaten to close U.S. Navy lab, virus-sharing conflict continues
Threats to shut down a U.S. Navy medical research lab here may undermine the hunt for mutating viruses that could set off the next flu pandemic, Western scientists warn. Indonesia suspended negotiations with the United States over the fate of Naval Medical Research Unit No. 2 last month after senior politicians said it didn't benefit Indonesia and could be a cover for spying. The U.S. Embassy firmly denied that the facility is used to gather intelligence, and said most of the lab's staff members are Indonesians helping with research carried out in cooperation with local health officials. The biomedical research lab opened in Jakarta in 1970 and is used to study tropical diseases, including malaria, dengue fever and avian flu, according to an embassy fact sheet. It has a staff of about 175 scientists, doctors, veterinarians and technologists; only 19 are Americans and the rest are Indonesians. The Navy also has research labs in Egypt, Kenya, Peru and Thailand.
Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono said last month that his ministry recommended that the lab be closed because its operations were too secretive and were incompatible with Indonesia's security interests. Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari also said she had recommended to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono that it be closed.
"I've told the president the lab's useless, the cooperation degrades our sovereignty and it should be shut down," Supari told members of parliament. Negotiations would resume as early as this month, the Foreign Ministry said, once the country had a "unified stand" on the issue. But U.S. Embassy spokesman Tristram Perry said he was not aware of any date for talks.
U.S. officials say privately that the dispute is part of a bigger argument over sharing virus samples, including strains of the avian flu, which the World Health Organization warns could set off a pandemic. Before Indonesia announced in January 2007 that it would no longer share samples with other countries, the U.S. naval lab did research on normal flu viruses from seasonal outbreaks as well as bird flu cases treated in Indonesian hospitals.
"Sometimes you test a virus and you don't know if it's avian influenza, or normal flu or something completely different," said a Western scientist who spoke on condition of anonymity. Now those viruses appear not to be going anywhere for testing, the scientist said, adding that Indonesian labs cannot do the sophisticated research the Americans can do. "Nobody knows what they are," she added. "Maybe there could be a pandemic from a different, new strain."
After announcing the ban on virus sharing, the health minister, who is a cardiologist, published a book in which she warned that any viruses shared with other countries could be turned into biological weapons. She also recounted a meeting in Geneva with John E. Lange, the U.S. special representative for pandemic flu, in which she told him, "It is not impossible that there will be a group of people in developed countries insane enough to reengineer the viruses to create an outbreak in the Third World."
Her book, widely sold in English and Bahasa Indonesia editions, also said the pressure to share viruses was an example of exploitation of developing countries' natural resources.
"They also exploited part of the human body from the people of the powerless countries," the health minister wrote. "They took our blood. They took our cells. They took our antibodies. And perhaps it would be more dangerous when, in the end they would take our brain cells as well, to be reengineered to create a new generation of slaves."
Early this year, she insisted that the move to stop virus-sharing was necessary to protect poor nations from profiteering drug companies. Indonesia says it fears that vaccines developed from local viruses will go to foreigners first, leaving Indonesians without protection or profit. In March 2008, Supari pledged to resume sharing, but only with WHO researchers. Supari said she won assurances that no vaccine would be developed from the Indonesian samples without the country's consent. The organization said it would work out details of an agreement in negotiations.
Since virus-sharing was stopped, Indonesia has confirmed that 52 more people have come down with bird flu. The Health Ministry gave foreign researchers virus samples from only six of those cases, the first Western scientist said. Indonesia's hard line against cooperation also affects research on regular flu strains, which kill 250,000 to 500,000 people worldwide annually. Most of those outbreaks start in Southeast Asia, British scientists Derek Smith and Colin Russell reported in a study published this year. That makes it crucial for U.S. researchers to keep working here, the Western scientists said.
Viet Nam (Tra Vinh): H5N1 avian influenza outbreak on duck farm
Bird flu has occurred in Tra Vinh province, announced the Veterinary Department. The department said that ducks died in Phuong Thach commune, Cang Long district, Tra Vinh province, from 24 Jun 2008. By 4 Jul 2008, around 1,000 unvaccinated ducks had died. Their samples tested positive to H5N1 virus. The local veterinary service culled the ducks.
(ProMED 7.10.08)
USA: Study reveals long list of problems hampering pandemic influenza planning
The study was part of an effort by researchers at Purdue University to develop a planning template for ways to provide surge capacity to care for a flood of patients during a pandemic. The researchers interviewed public health, emergency preparedness, and hospital officials in 11 representative Indiana counties between November 2006 and August 2007; questionnaires were tested in two other counties. The researchers, with George H. Avery as first author, found that planners generally had made progress but had a long way to go.
"While planners, for the most part, were committing a significant effort in trying to develop a pandemic influenza plan, and in fact had made large strides over the previous year, the plans developed were still crude and required much more work," the report says.
Among lessons drawn from their findings, the authors say that legal and institutional barriers may limit planning in ways that are not obvious and that planners may not have the authority to address such problems.
"Issues such as insurance reimbursement, malpractice and liability insurance, and scope of practice rules constrain the solution set for local planners, and require policy action at a state or federal level to solve," they state. They also note other researchers' observation that the idea of using alternative sites to provide surge capacity in a pandemic is widespread, but it is not clear just how these sites would work or even if they would be feasible. They write, "Significant barriers exist to the use of alternative care sites for building hospital surge capacity, and any attempt to develop such capacity should focus on how alternative care arrangements fit into the overall local emergency management and healthcare systems. More important than the alternative care site is the strategy for an alternative care system."
2. Infectious Disease News
Australia: Measles cases 'spike' in two states
Measles cases have spiked in two states, with national statistics showing babies and young people having been hardest hit. The latest report from the federal health department shows 58 official notifications of the highly contagious disease in the first half of 2008, compared to just seven during the same time in 2007. "This is due to several localized clusters and outbreaks in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (QLD), and secondary cases associated with cases who acquired measles outside of Australia," a department spokeswoman said.
NSW has been most severely affected, with 38 cases, including a few babies less than one year old. Nationwide, 10 children under the age of four have been affected, while 17 involve adolescents and teenagers and most of the remaining cases affect people in their 20s. Both federal and state authorities have warned that a significant proportion of those affected had not been immunized, or had only received one dose of the two-dose vaccine. The measles vaccine is provided at age 12 months and 18 months, with a catch-up at four years for those who have missed out earlier, leaving babies under one at particular risk, the spokeswoman said.
Malaysia: Chikungunya virus sickens 34 plantation workers
Russia (Tatarstan): Botulism linked to domestically prepared foods
Russia (Buryatia): 11 people hospitalized with anthrax infection
Medics were placed on high alert and meat supplies from several villages, close to the potential source of infection, have been suspended. A total of 210 people, who may have had contacted with the infection, are currently being treated with antibiotics. Anthrax most commonly infects wild mammals and domestic cattle and sheep, which ingest or inhale the spores while grazing. Humans can be affected when exposed to blood and other tissues from infected animals. Anthrax can be highly lethal, but in some forms it responds well to antibiotic treatment and effective vaccines are available against the disease.
Russia (Tomsk): Number of trichinellosis cases rise
Viet Nam (Ha Giang): Anthrax infects 420 people, kills two
On 21 Jun 2008, two families in the hamlet shared beef with the affected families from their two cows, which died of unknown causes. Those eating the meat started vomiting, complained of stomachache, and suffered from swollen legs. Two died on 29 Jun 2008 after being hospitalized in a coma. Three others in critical condition are undergoing treatment at Meo Vac Hospital. Local health authorities said anthrax has broken out in the district and they are mobilizing resources to contain the disease. The number of affected animals is not known. They also warned residents against eating meat from infected animals.
USA: Multistate outbreak of Salmonella continues, Canada also affected
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human Salmonella (enterica) serotype Saintpaul infections. An initial epidemiologic investigation comparing foods eaten by ill and well persons identified consumption of raw tomatoes as strongly linked to illness. Recently, many clusters of illnesses have been identified in several states among persons who ate at restaurants. These clusters led us to broaden the investigation to be sure that it encompasses food items that are commonly consumed with tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes, fresh hot chili peppers such as jalapenos, and fresh cilantro are the lead hypotheses. However, at this point in the investigation, we can neither directly implicate any of these ingredients as the single source, nor discard any as a possible source.
The FDA said it is going to test some foods from Mexico for salmonella before they enter the US market as part of the agency's investigation into the outbreak. A former director of the FDA's import operations said the expanded search raises a number of questions about the salmonella investigation.
"Where's the contaminated product?" asked Carl Nielsen. "How would you know? And where along the supply chain did it happen? Was it at the retail level? Is somebody doing something to expose the product at the retailer? Is it at the wholesale? Is it at the grower? Is it at the processor? Is it in transport? Where is it? They don't know."
In Canada health officials have confirmed that four people have been infected with the same strain of salmonella identified in the USA outbreak. Public health officials said on 8 Jul 2008, three of the people became ill after returning from a trip to the United States.
"Cross-border cases are expected given the size of the outbreak in the United States, and travel by Canadians to the United States," the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Public Health Agency of Canada said. Canadian officials confirmed the first case, which involved an Ontarian who had traveled to the S United States on 3 Jul 2008.
Since April 2008, 991 persons infected with S. Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 41 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. At least 194 persons were hospitalized.
USA (Michigan & Ohio): Hundreds of tons of ground beef recalled due to E. coli outbreak
The epidemiological investigations and a case control study conducted by the Michigan and Ohio Departments of Agriculture and Health and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that there is an association between the ground beef products and 35 illnesses reported in Michigan (17) and Ohio (18). As a result of the investigation, on 25 Jun 2008 FSIS announced a recall of ground beef products sold at Kroger retail establishments in Michigan and Central and Northwestern Ohio.
3. Updates
Of the HFMD cases reported in China, most were in children five years of age and younger, and of those tested in laboratories, the majority were caused by EV71. The Chinese government has enhanced its surveillance, prevention, and control activities, including implementing a public awareness campaign and monitoring water quality.
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Also cause for concern, dengue fever in the lower parts of Central Java is endemic, and the number of patients is increasing. There was a doubling of the number of dengue patients in Central Java in 2007 compared to 2006. In 2006, deaths resulting from dengue reached 220, and the figure increased in 2007 to 329 people. According to Dr. Dwi Heri of the Health Authority, the disease is spreading in various areas. The dangerous illness increased not only in the number of sufferers but also in the number of deaths. The number of sufferers also increased from 10,924 in 2006 to 20,565 sufferers in 2007.
The Health Ministry and the local authorities, he said, had distributed 78,919 pamphlets and 2,849 posters on dengue, especially in high-risk areas, and had conducted 413 dialogue sessions, 19,146 demonstrations and 12,809 discussions to enlighten the public on the disease. "However, cooperation from the public is still low, with 67 percent of the premises -- comprising residential buildings and shops that are checked by the Health Ministry and the local authorities -- found to be breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes," he added.
Viet Nam
The Health Ministry noted that though the total number of patients is less than in 2007, the disease could spread even more widely as the rainy season has come.
This cholera epidemic was first reported in Paniai in early April 2008 at Ekemanida village. It has spread to nearby villages at Kamuu and North Kamuu Districts. The villages where the disease was reported are Ekemanida, Idakotu, Dogimani/Idadagi, Makidimi/Egebutu, Ekimani/Nuwa, Denemani/Apagogi, Kimupugi, Dikiyouwo, Duntek, Boduda, Deiyai, Goodide, Idakebo, Mogou, and Dogimani. In March and April 2006, in the highland regencies of Jayawijaya and Yahukimo, 178 and 33 indigenous West Papuans respectively died reportedly from cholera.
Viet Nam
The department disinfected the lake and has warned the locals not to use the water there. Nguyen Van Luyen, director of infectious disease control and vaccine bio-products department from the department of health said they spent considerable efforts in educating people on the importance of maintaining safe and hygienic living standards to prevent diseases. After the ministry declared that the epidemic of acute diarrhea was over at the end of 2007, it re-appeared in January 2008 and then again in March 2008, said Nguyen Huy Nga, director of the Department for Preventive Health and Environment. While the number of patients has decreased, patients afflicted by the disease are still streaming into hospitals. In May 2008, the Ministry of Health recorded 1,400 cases of acute diarrhea including 170 cases positive for cholera. Since the beginning of 2008, Viet Nam has recorded nearly 500 cholera cases.
4. Articles
Global Spread and Persistence of Dengue
Kyle JL, et al. Annual Review of Microbiology. 2008;62 (final online publication date: 8 Sep 2008)
Ready for avian flu?
There is some good news. The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to stockpile H5 influenza vaccine and several manufacturers have already offered to contribute. Other manufacturers are supportive but await details before committing. Efforts have been initiated by the WHO to create a policy framework for vaccine allocation and recommendations for its use. An ethics framework, and financing, regulatory and distribution systems will also have to be developed with member states.
The contents of the syringe
This year, however, the vaccine was a failure: the strain of H3N2 that was used provided very little protection from infection. After a mild start dominated by H1N1 a new type of H3N2 emerged in mid-winter and quickly dominated, soaring to 71% of cases in the first 8 weeks of 2008 and overwhelming medical clinics in many places. A study in Wisconsin found the vaccine to be only 44% effective compared with the 70–90% effectiveness expected, and a Harris Poll of more than 2,500 people revealed that for the first time in at least four winters, people who were vaccinated seemed no less likely to become infected. The harm was thus twofold; people fell ill and their trust in the vaccine system was undermined. This failure could have been predicted, if not prevented, through a more open system of vaccine design, a stronger culture of sharing in the influenza research community and a serious commitment to new technologies for production. The habits of the vaccine community must change for the sake of public health.
Professional and Home-Made Face Masks Reduce Exposure to Respiratory Infections among the General Population
Principal Findings
Science into policy: preparing for pandemic influenza
West Nile virus activity in Latin America and the Caribbean
5. Notifications
PHI2008--Envisioning Options for Integrated Public Health Information Systems for Low Resource Settings: Components, Connections, Partners, Strategies
PHI2008 will be hosted by Global Partners in Public Health Informatics (GPPHI) at the Center for Public Health Informatics (CPHI) at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. The idea of creating a partnership of governmental and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and companies to define and develop a vision for addressing health challenges in low-resource settings through information and communications technologies was first articulated at PHI2007: Building a Global Partnership in Public Health Informatics. PHI2007 brought together nearly 200 individuals from across the globe who created the impetus for the Global Partners in PHI.
The Rockefeller Foundation recently funded the UW Center for Public Health Informatics to begin the planning process for the Global Partners organization. That process will take place over the coming year through an invitational meeting on Public Health Informatics at the Rockefeller Foundation conference center in Bellagio, Italy as well as at the second annual GPPHI meeting -- PHI2008 -- to be held in September 18-19, 2008 at the Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle, Washington, USA. The theme for the PHI2008 meeting is "Envisioning Options for Integrated Public Health Information Systems for Low Resource Settings: Components, Connections, Partners, Strategies."
Nipah Virus Colloquium 2008
Dates: 20-21 Oct 2008
In conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the discovery of Nipah virus and in remembrance of the outbreak, a colloquium will be held at University Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 20-21 Oct 2008. Renowned Nipah virus experts have been invited to describe their latest research, offer an historical perspective of the outbreak and share their personal experiences during the outbreaks. It is hoped that the meeting will help foster closer research collaboration between Nipah virus researchers and generate consensus views on areas concerning Nipah virus that need greater research efforts.


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The Effects of Aid on Rights and Governance: Evidence from a Natural Experiment
Peter M. Aronow
Yale University - Department of Political Science
Allison Sovey Carnegie
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University of Mannheim - Department of Political Science
August 2, 2012
American Journal of Political Science, Forthcoming
Does foreign aid promote good governance in recipient countries? We help arbitrate the debate over this question by leveraging a novel source of exogeneity: the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. We find that when a country's former colonizer is the president of the Council of the European Union during the budget-making process, the country is allocated considerably more foreign aid than are countries whose former colonizer does not hold the presidency. Using instrumental variables estimation, we demonstrate that this aid has positive effects on multiple measures of human rights and governance, although the effects are short-lived after the shock to aid dissipates. We then disaggregate aid flows, present evidence for the causal mechanism at work, and offer directions for future advances.
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Since 2001, intelligence agencies have had just about all money they wanted, but not anymore, as the cuts mandated by the Budget Control Act are hitting even previously inviolable spook accounts.
In a reflection of this new reality, the Defense Intelligence Agency plans a conference with industry at its Darth Vader building headquarters on June 27. Agency leaders will focus on "current and emerging challenges in the context of an increasingly austere fiscal posture."
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Hike, rock climb, raft, explore, return to camp, and repeat. The southern slope of the Uinta Mountains is home to Dinosaur National Monument, Split Mountain, and the Green River. This trip will explore them all from a basecamp inside the monument. Participants will be "car camping" in a central location for the duration of the trip. Rock climbing will accommodate all levels - no experience necessary! Whitewater rafting will be through Split Mountain Canyon in Dinosaur National Monument. Cost: $390 - includes transportation, equipment, food, and instruction. Multi-Sport Equipment List
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Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Celiac Disease | Resource Guide
Celiac disease (also called celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy) is an autoimmune disease affecting the digestive tract. When people with celiac disease eat food with gluten—a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats—it provokes an immune reaction that causes flattening and damage to the small protrusions (villi) in the small intestine that absorb nutrients.
The resulting smooth surface in the lining of the intestine inhibits the ability to digest and absorb nutrients in many, if not all, foods. As a result, people with untreated celiac disease can suffer from malnutrition and a host of symptoms caused by malnutrition. Thus, celiac disease is also classified as a disease of malabsorption.
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It is not known exactly why people with celiac disease react to gluten-containing foods in such a negative manner. If you have celiac disease, chances are that approximately 10% of your immediate family does, too. The disease can occur at any age. In some cases, symptoms of the disease do not emerge until after some form of trigger. Triggers can include an infection, pregnancy, severe stress, surgery, or physical injury. To prevent symptoms, a person with celiac disease must avoid foods containing gluten.
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Collin P, Thorell L, et al. The safe threshold for gluten contamination in gluten-free products. Can trace amounts be accepted in the treatment of coeliac disease? Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004;19:1277.
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: http://www.niddk.nih.gov. Accessed March 9, 2006.
Rostom A, Dube C, et al. Celiac disease. Summary, evidence report/technology assessment No 104. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; 2004.
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