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This paper reviews the drivers, development and global deployment of intelligent water metering in the urban context. Recognising that intelligent metering (or smart metering) has the potential to revolutionise customer engagement and management of urban water by utilities, this paper provides a summary of the knowledge-base for researchers and industry practitioners to ensure that the technology fosters sustainable urban water management. To date, roll-outs of intelligent metering have been driven by the desire for increased data regarding time of use and end-use (such as use by shower, toilet, garden,
The water industry is confronted by changing drivers in the sustainable management of urban water. External factors, including the impacts of climate change, drought, population growth and consolidation in urban centres [
While financial sustainability remains critical, the accompanying challenge to achieve sustainable urban water management (SUWM) has also become a goal of strategic planning for water utilities. Indeed, many water service providers have been gradually evolving from their traditional supply oriented role as providers of water to embrace a variety of demand management strategies towards more sustainable urban water management [
Enter intelligent water metering (IM) which offers the potential to transform urban water management. IM enables the determination, in real-time or near real-time, of water consumption, and provides the possibility to read consumption both locally and remotely. Both in Australia and internationally, the discourse and the use of IM technology are being shaped by the interests of a number of key social, economic and political actors, with water service providers, consumers, technology vendors and regulators, in particular, contributing to the development agenda. This paper reviews the global development of intelligent metering for urban water with a particular focus on Australia. Whilst review studies have been undertaken in relation to use of intelligent metering in the electricity sector (e.g., [
The paper is arranged in five sections. The remainder of the introduction outlines the historical development of water metering, including intelligent metering. Given the differences in definitions and use of the term, the following section reviews and reconciles definitions of intelligent metering. We then synthesise applications of IM in the water sector with an Australian focus, but global outlook, to better understand the rationale for its adoption. Drawing on perspectives from the energy sector and the goal of SUWM, we conclude by outlining future challenges and opportunities for intelligent water metering.
Early interest in measuring water can be seen in first century writings on the urban supply of water in Rome by water commissioner, Sextus Julius Frontinus. His texts included details on the sources, length and function of each of the city's aqueducts, yet struggled with the critical issue of measuring water flow [
There has been a gradual development in the deployment and use of customer flow registration meters. Since the mid 1900s economists have argued for water service providers to move towards a more commercial approach to water service delivery through dedicated water bills rather than the recovery of supply costs through rates and taxes [
The gradual realisation of the true value of potable water to society has made water metering a critical activity for many water utilities, integral to the management of both water resources and infrastructure. Water metering essentially offers the opportunity to improve the balance between providing access to potable water, a utility's right to receive payment for services rendered, and the joint responsibility of all to preserve scarce water resources [
More recently, utilities have become interested in demand side management and water efficiency in an attempt to delay expensive capital investments for supply options [
Despite the increasing recognition of its value, there are wide variations in the penetration of customer water metering internationally. For example, two-thirds of homes in the UK remain unmetered for water consumption, although the Environment Agency wants all homes in Britain metered by 2030 [
It is this history and familiarity with metering, together with the push for sustainable urban water management, which primes Australia for the next generation of metering: technology premised on more frequent, higher resolution, remotely accessible data generation. As with any new technology, many issues remain to be negotiated, particularly concerning costs. Hence, this paper ensues with a discussion surrounding the prospects and pitfalls of IM technologies in this new frontier of digital water resource management.
Developments in intelligent water metering technology have evolved to a large extent from the energy sector, where smart electricity and gas meters and communications infrastructure have already been more widely introduced [
The terms "intelligent" and "smart" metering are often haphazardly deployed with reference to some combination of technology that is superior to conventional metering. This inherent ambiguity is, however, indicative of the plethora of technological configurations which intelligent metering covers, and its relevance to both the energy and water sectors. Intelligent metering may refer to any "new systems employing the latest in communication capabilities and enhanced functionality" for monitoring water use [
Intelligent metering is, in effect, an assortment of components and procedures configured for the on-going monitoring and evaluation of water use to inform strategic planning processes. Put simply, IM is an information feedback system, a tool to aid decision-making. This system is bound by four key processes: the (i)
There are a range of metering technologies, employing different principles to capture and record water use (see [
Processes of an intelligent metering system.
|Water meter and data logger technology combinations used to capture information about water consumption. Residential intelligent metering typically uses displacement meters which generate a pulse signal after a set volume passes through the meter.
|Means by which data is transferred from meters to utilities, customers and back. Data is transferred from the data logger via broadband, cable or wireless (e.g., radio, GSM, CDMA *). May be fully remote or require near range collection (e.g., "drive-by" download).
|Means by which a utility/third party stores (e.g., data servers) and manipulates (e.g., end-use analysis software package) water use data. Implications for third party access.
|Method by which data is provided to customers for interpretation, e.g., postal bill, email, web interface, smart phone application. Behaviour change may/may not ensue.
|The specified time intervals at which (i) water use is recorded by the meter/between number of pulses; and (ii) data from the meter is collected by the data logger, e.g., 15 min intervals.
|How often data is sent or collected by the utility/third party, e.g., daily, half hourly, "real-time". Will vary depending on the type of meter, e.g., pulse versus interval.
|The frequency at which water use information is used to update utility operations (e.g., for pressure management).
|The frequency at which water use information is communicated to the customer (e.g., quarterly, monthly, daily, real-time,
|The granularity of water flow detected by a water meter (e.g., L/pulse). Determined by the purpose, capabilities and settings of the water meter. Resolution of the recorded data by the data logger, e.g., L/15 min (
|Resolution of data remains unchanged, though quality of data (
|Data may be aggregated or manipulated to analyse trends (e.g., leak assessment; end-use analysis).
|The level of detail of information provided to the customer, such as usage per unit of time and/or end use breakdown. Comparative framing and benchmarking may aid legibility and comprehension. Content and framing should be informed by behaviour change theory, information about target audience and tailored to the mode in question.
Notes: * N.B. CDMA = Code Division Multiple Access; GSM = Global System for Mobile communications—both are technology platforms for mobile/cellular telephones.
There are three methods for recording the volumes measured: accumulation, pulse and interval, which differ in how consumption is recorded (
Displacement meters [
Pulse and interval meters are commonly associated with residential IM. Pulse meters record a pulse when a (configurable) quantum of water (e.g., 1–100 L) passes through the meter. The number of pulses recorded by a meter and the time at which these pulses are recorded are stored in an integrated or attached data logger. Residential pulse meters 20 and 25 mm in diameter commonly pulse at every 5 L, whilst large pulse meters capable of recording high volume flows may produce a pulse every 100 L. More advanced meters are capable of recording higher granularity of water use at reduced and programmed intervals, but this spectrum of granularity varies considerably. A high resolution pulse meter, for example, will generate more than 20 pulses per litre (0.05 L/pulse), a low resolution pulse meter 1–2 pulses per litre [
Interval or time-of-use meters are comparatively more expensive than pulse meters as the meter is required to constantly monitor the water flows through the meter [
Intelligent metering may be classified as Automated Meter Reading (AMR) or Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The fundamental difference lies in the level of sophistication of measurement and control, or operability. AMR, also known as remote meter reading, involves the automated transfer of recorded water consumption data, typically via public (e.g., GPRS, CDMA, GSM) or private radio transmission, to servers for the storage and subsequent processing of data by the utility and/or third party [
AMI similarly involves these steps, but also allows for two-way communication between the meter and utility or other third party via the data logger and critically, much higher data density. AMI effectively creates a
Whilst AMR and AMI can be distinguished in theory, the level of advancement of IM can be likened more to a spectrum as opposed to a binary due to the range of technological variants and communication pathways that fall under the banner of intelligent metering. Second, this continuum is blurred by the pros and cons of these variants relative to context—what works in one situation may be less effective, or less cost-effective, in another (e.g., the geographical implications of urban/semi-rural settings for data transmission, or the type of premises being metered and extent of water use). Third, the terms AMR and AMI have essentially been borrowed from the energy sector, where two-way communication pathways are of more strategic significance in regulation of peak demand [
Conceptualising intelligent metering as Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and within an intelligent urban water network (IUWN).
We now turn to examine the uptake of IM both in Australia and abroad. The purpose of this exercise is one of navigation, to explore the objectives of IM deployments and in doing so arrive at a more nuanced understanding of drivers underpinning the adoption of the technology. This allows us to locate the significance and use of IM relevant to broader utility operations and consider the potential opportunities and limitations of IM in the following section.
Intelligent water metering (IM) deployments.
|Attributes (no. meters, sector, AMR/AMI, IM supplier)
|Cost benefit analysis (trials)
|End-use/ demand analysis
|Feedback & customer service
|Network efficiency
|Remote access
|Pricing reform
|Alice Springs, NT
|650 m on households and businesses (large and small), IHD with 15–60 min updates
|Currumbin, South East Qld
|5 households; energy, gas and water feedback inc. PV generation, tank and recycled water, via IHD
|Gold Coast, Qld
|151 households
|Gold Coast, Qld
|44 households; alarming visual display monitor for showers
|Griffith, NSW
|6 residential and commercial properties, focus on irrigation
|Hervey Bay, Qld
|20,000 drive-by AMR meters; primarily residential, some commercial
|Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA
|13,800 AMI meters (Iltron)
|Lower Hunter, NSW
|57 schools; AMR (Watersave Australia)
|Logan City, Qld
|High using residential and commercial customers
|Initial trial of 700+ households, with the majority of the Mackay Regional Council water network to be covered within 3 years (40,000 connections); AMR (Taggle Systems)
|Melbourne, Vic
|50 household; energy, gas and water feedback via IHD
|Melbourne, Vic
|High water using businesses
|Mid North Coast, NSW
|(a) 10–15 industries, feedback via online interface (Outpost Central);
|(b) ~220 households, feedback via smart bill, online interface (Outpost Central)
|Perth, WA
|120 detached households (Phase 1); 124 multi-unit households (Phase 2)
|Pilbara, WA
|13,100 m, aims to save 57.5 million lL of mains water (Iltron)
|South East Qld
|20 households
|Sydney, NSW
|160 households with IHDs; 468 meters installed; 7%–10% (~16 kL) reduction in mains water use
|Tea Gardens, NSW
|141 households; AMR (Datamatic)
|Toowoomba, Qld
|10 households (Monatec)
|Townsville, Qld
|474 households with some IHDs
|Wyong, NSW
|1 household (Rosemount magnetic flow, Gemini Tiny Tag)
|Yarra Valley, Vic
|(a) 100 single detached households
|(b) 65 schools; 10%–29% reduction in mains water use (Hydroshare)
|Abbotsford, Canada
|25,000 AMR m (Iltron)
|Bristol, UK
|(a) 3600 AMR meters (1989–1993); AMR (Accessplus);
|(b) £2 m (2005–2010) trial cancelled following Office of Water pricing determination
|Chicago, US
|162,000 AMR m (Badger Meter Orion)
|Detroit, US
|Large-scale roll-out
|Delhi, India
|250,000 AMR m (Iltron)
|Large-scale roll-out
|120,000 m (Iltron, IBM, Ondeo Systems)
|Mumbai, India
|150,000 m (Iltron)
|New York, US
|834,000 m; AMR
|Ottawa, CN
|210,000 m; AMI (Iltron)
|San Marcos, US
|City-wide installation; AMI (Eka Systems)
|Scotland, UK
|3,000 meters in municipal buildings (hospitals, schools, prisons); AMR
|Real-time network monitoring (Xylem, Visenti)
|Spanish Fork, US
|10,000 electricity and 16,000 water customers (Sensus FlexNet)
|110,000 electricity meters and 85,000 water meters (AMI) with IHD's (Honeywell)
|Tampa, US
|26 households
|Thames Water
|(a) Trial of 1500 m; AMR (SmartReach)
|(b) large-scale rollout; AMR (Global Water Resources)
|Toronto, CN
|City-wide installation
As many of the deployments in Australia to date may be classified as "trials", quantifiable water savings achieved as a result of efficiency gains made with the introduction of IM (explored below) are not always available, as trials are on-going or in the process of being evaluated. For example, the two-year Kalgoorlie-Boulder trial of 13,800 m is "on track" to achieve annual savings of 900 million L or a 12% reduction in water use through leak detection and more detailed water use feedback to the customer [
Utilities stand to benefit from enhanced water meter data for a two key reasons. Firstly, it provides the necessary security of supply through demand-side management when confronted by seasonal variations in rainfall, and secondly, it provides a mechanism to defer capital investments through demand reduction mechanisms [
These "IM-enabled" water management strategies are considered further below, drawing on the objectives of IM deployments. Objectives allude to rationale for the adoption of the technology, providing a window into its perceived potential benefits. Here we consider those opportunities, first situating them within the broader discursive framing of sustainable urban water management and the financial operability of water service provision.
Interest in SUWM reflects a more recent and progressive shift in Australia's cultural and political discourse that continues to emphasise an environmentally responsible use of water [
SUWM is said to be one of two overarching "strategic imperatives" of utilities; the other being financial viability. Ensuring financial viability is inherent to the provision of water fit for purpose and forms the fundamental operating logic of enterprise: the need to secure supply via the efficient allocation of capital. Most water service providers today "operate in the reality of decreasing supplies, increasing costs and revenue reductions" [
DSM strategies may be characterised as technical, behavioural or managerial responses. Technical changes such as improvements in end-use (appliances, fixtures and fittings) and network efficiency through active leak detection and repair for example, and behavioural changes such as shorter showers or mulching the garden to reduce moisture loss, are examples of direct strategies that can be progressed with the analysis of high data resolution provided by intelligent metering. Indirect strategies concerned with managerial responses relate to planning, monitoring and evaluation, and subsequently inform the execution of direct strategies. These include demand forecasting and improved modelling using enhanced end-use datasets provided by IM, integrated resource planning (IRP), and on-going monitoring and evaluation and refinement of demand management programs [
Supporters of IM technology, including those within utilities and those researching their use often put great focus on the functionality of the technology and too little on the context in which the technology and water itself is used. Assumptions that householders receiving information about patterns of water use may lead to a change in awareness and behavior are contested in practice-centred approaches (see for example [
Locating rationale for IM.
With these DSM strategies in mind, the objectives of IM deployments can be more clearly articulated and their relevance to SUWM or financial viability noted (
Objectives of IM deployments.
|Financial operability
|Cost benefit analysis (IM trials)
|Improve end-use analysis and end-use efficiency
|Improve feedback and/or customer service and stimulate behaviour change
|Implement pricing reform to manage peak demand (and associated behavioural response)
|Improve network efficiency (leaks, pressure, illegal use and non-revenue water management)
|Enable remote accessibility
Commonplace of IM
Use of IM for end use analysis purposes reflects a growing interest in improving end use efficiency over the last decade and more recently, to evaluate the savings of DSM [
To date, end-use data collected has typically been for the sole benefit of utilities and the information has not been made available to customers, other than in the form of their periodic bill. There is increasingly a view that by empowering customers with information about their consumption patterns and uses will allow them to make informed decisions about how they use water in future. Water utilities recognise the importance of meeting growing customer expectations, which are inextricably linked with technological innovation, in promoting utility reputations that are consumer-focused. By providing more information about water use, which can then be filtered into more
Few projects have tested the role and potential for behaviour change through "IM-enabled" feedback to date however. A study funded through the European Union FP7 (2012–2015) will potentially fill this gap in knowledge [
The provision of more detailed water use information to customers is gaining traction, drawing on developments in the energy sector [
Advancements in mobile computing are making it easier for the management of personal and household activities, which are dependent on the delivery of relevant and useful information, accessible at the discretion of the individual. The increased availability of this type of information in conjunction with the emergence of the "internet of things" [
Whilst the elastic
Network efficiency encompasses a suite of DSM strategies targeted at reducing system losses (non-revenue water). Improved leak management in homes, the commercial and industrial sector, municipal buildings (particularly schools) and the water supply network is at the core of improving network efficiency, to which IM for mitigating and reducing losses is essential [
A related aspect of leak management is pressure management. Water pressure can fluctuate with reservoir levels and when high, the risk of leakage may increase. IM can be employed to help understand and manage network pressure and mitigate leakage. One Australian study found reduced pressure had a positive impact on leaks, with savings of 2 ML/year across 141 households from reductions in long-term leaks [
Beyond leak management, a number of other elements to network efficiency have been identified. For example, the need to better manage and improve response times to issues of non-compliance (illegal use), particularly during times of water shortage [
Remote access to water use data was identified as a core objective of many IM deployments, particularly in large high density urban centres [
As discussed earlier, intelligent metering provides an opportunity for water service providers to manage the consumption patterns of customers with the view of saving operating and capital expenditure, whilst at the same time meeting their supply objectives. However, a key barrier to this strategy in areas where drought or population growth put focus on water efficiency and demand side management programs have been implemented (and indeed the role which smart metering could play) is that water planners often believe that the potential for DSM to achieve further savings has reached practical limits and therefore supply side options are better to pursue. In Australia, for example, a number of water utilities have in the past invested large amounts of money in demand management programmes because of the high costs of bulk water supply, economic benefits of deferring large capital works, and notably in some cases due to regulatory requirements. In Sydney, the Sydney Water Corporation was regulated to reduce demand per capita by 25% in 2001 and 35% by 2011 from 1991 levels [
A key challenge is ensuring that there is benefit for both the utility and the customer. During the historical introduction of water metering of unmetered consumption, both utility and customer clearly benefited. For most customers (except the profligate users), the result was a reduced bill and for the utility much more information becomes available for understanding water use, which is essential for effective future planning. However, it is currently not clear what the benefit to customer is with the introduction of intelligent metering. Unless tariff structures change or intelligible feedback mechanisms lead to customers becoming more aware of their usage and reducing it, the bill may stay the same (or perhaps even rise to cover the cost of the technology). Where tariff structures do change (as in the case of the electricity sector in Victoria, Australia) a mix of customers were adversely affected, rather than a minority. A potential advantage is the ability to have more information about water use patterns in closer to real time—is this likely to be perceived as a benefit which all customers will appreciate? Certainly identifying leaks early and having them repaired before they cost lots of money would be useful, but more research is required. As digital natives become the next generation of bill payers the question is whether customers will come to expect to be able to access online billing with detailed water use information, not unlike online banking allows a detailed transaction history. Now, enter issues of privacy and use of data.
The collection and distribution of user behaviour patterns as they relate to water use, will introduce the need for regulations that govern the privacy of customer information and data, and the levels of third party access permissible. The area of privacy with respect to smart metering has been identified as needing further attention by Giurco
Whilst some studies have occurred [
Importantly, the cost and benefits (including non-monetary costs and benefits) for customers need to be carefully elaborated. For example, the use of smart meters to manipulate the time of water use by consumers, for example, in order to reduce peak demand has the potential to alter social norms regarding water use (e.g., time of showering, irrigation and clothes washing).
Regulations will be needed that cover the rights of the customer as well the utility, specifically around issues of ownership of the assets and associated data. Regulators will need to consider the merits of passing the costs of the intelligent metering onto the customer or whether it is viewed as an investment that results in efficiency gains that therefore make the business case viable. Currently in Australia, water service providers often purchase water meters outright, which an employee or contractor will be required to read. If intelligent metering is introduced, the setup may involve logging equipment (one company) and then a telecommunications provider to transfer the data (second company). A third party may also be involved in the storage and/or processing of data, whilst a fourth may be may assist in targeted advertising, as noted above. The transaction costs of dealing with multiple parties—especially when things go wrong for the customer—become more involved and may require more specialised skills sets to undertake repairs.
Intelligent metering networks would require the ability to transfer thousands of data packets per day. Whilst these transmission networks are available, issues with respect to wireless network reliability, black spots, power source and battery life, damage by users, water proofing, cross connections, to name a few, could pose reliability problems [
The key obstacle from a technological perspective is the relative cost in comparison to the do nothing approach. This is likely to change in the future as other customer services (electricity, gas, telephone, broadband,
Information systems that can store and manage large volumes of data do not pose as much of problem as does the question of what water service providers will do with all this data. Representative samples are sufficient for infrastructure planning purposes and trend analysis. The challenge for water service providers is to be clear what data is needed for operational and planning requirements, and to elicit from customers what type and frequency of information is best suited for their needs. Based on this the appropriate storage and management processes can be designed.
The development of automated reporting tools that utilise the processed data to create tailored reports at the request of the water service provider and/or customer on issues such as peak hourly consumption, end-uses, or comparative analysis, is still at the formative stage.
Automated and reliable processing of flows into end use data categories require further development. Pattern matching algorithms need to be written and tested to achieve highly accurate categorisation. This is the most critical challenge requiring urgent research attention as the current approach to water end use analysis requires time consuming manual processing [
Following on from the previous point, for DSM to be successful and for customers to utilise the information, customer buy-in is imperative. A core obstacle to IM uptake is consumer back-lash as a result of misinformation and concerns of privacy, health and costs. The extent of public unease is reflected in the rise of community "anti-smart meter" groups in the UK, the U.S. and Australia, be they for electricity or water [
Intelligent metering will increase the diverse training and education requirements of utilities, specifically the up-skilling of the maintenance staff with regard to this new electronic and technological field. The review of literature to date shows that few of these fields have been comprehensively analysed. We therefore conclude with an exploration of future opportunities and a research agenda to guide intelligent metering to hold a useful place in SUWM.
Intelligent metering should not be viewed as an end in itself, but has the potential to meet supply and end-use information needs, which in turn can satisfy sustainable urban water management objectives.
More detailed, more frequent and more accessible data opens up
There appears to also be some incentive for technology vendors to drive the use of smart metering. Besides the obvious drive for technology vendors to capture a portion of the market in this field and further improve their product through monitoring the effectiveness and user needs based on real-time field trials, vendors may see some future business potential in gaining customer profiles and usage patterns in a world hungry for potential market information.
Consequently, it can be concluded that intelligent metering will be a larger and more influential presence in the urban water sector over the coming decade than it is presently. The challenge is to ensure that its broad scale introduction occurs with a focus on the needs of both customers and utilities and that, in the longer term, public good must prevail over shorter term profits for vendors of technology and data.
This research has been supported by funding from the Australian Research Council, Linkage Project LP110200767. Thank you to three anonymous reviewers for their detailed comments, in particular to the reviewer who highlighted the need to consider water use practices in context, now discussed in
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Israeli peace activist Abie Nathan visited Libya this week, but failed to meet with Moammar Gadhafi after being told that the Libyan leader had a sore throat.
Nathan visited Libya on the understanding that he would be granted an interview by Gadhafi, but left Tripoli on Tuesday with only verbal replies to his written questions, passed on to him by Gadhafi's aide.
In telephone interviews from Libya, Nathan said he had no reason to doubt the explanation that Gadhafi could not see him because of a sore throat which prevented him from talking.
Nathan left Libya for Tunisia after a short visit to the island of Djerba, where there was once a large Jewish population.
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By Ethelle G. Lord, M.Ed.,DM
Alzheimer's Information: The many complicated aspects of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia make caring for patients and their caregivers a challenge. Unfortunately, Alzheimer's currently has no known cure. This makes it a disease that ruins lives both physically and emotionally, as caregivers watch their loved ones slowly succumb to Alzheimer's devastating effects. However, there is hope in alleviating some of the issues through a Japanese practice known as Reiki. The practice has shown effective in clinical studies as a treatment for both patients and their caregivers alike.
Reiki is both a spiritual and alternative medicine practice originally developed by a Japanese Buddhist monk in the 1920s. It is based on the belief that the power of physical touch, by way of the palms of the hands and tips of the fingers, can be used to channel the body's natural energy in a way that promotes general healing and overall good health.
There are two forms of Reiki in use today: traditional Japanese Reiki and Westernized Reiki. The traditional form relies on the practitioner's intuition and experience to determine where best to apply touch. The Westernized treatment uses a more systematic roach, relying on specific touch points for specific purposes. It stands to reason that Westernized Reiki is the form most commonly practiced in the United States.
Alzheimer's Treatment
One of the most promising areas of treatment for Alzheimer's patients is that of improving mild cognitive impairment. According to Psychcentral, numerous peer-reviewed clinical studies have shown that the proper application of Reiki can indeed improve cognitive impairment among dementia patients.
In one study referenced by Psychcentral, two groups of patients were studied side-by-side: one that received regular Reiki treatments and another that did not. At the conclusion of the study, the group receiving the treatments showed measurable improvement in cognitive functioning, memory and general behavior.
The most exciting thing about Reiki is that caregivers can learn to administer it themselves. For just the cost of the lessons, which might be covered with private health insurance, caregivers can learn a skill that will provide a real benefit to their loved ones. It is a very cost-effective way to reduce the negative cognitive effects of dementia. Obviously, Reiki will not cure the disease or prevent its progression, but it does make dealing with it easier.
Treatment for Caregivers
Reiki is also an exciting treatment for caregivers who struggle right along with their suffering loved ones. Why do caregivers need care? Studies have shown that caregivers suffer from very high stress levels as a result of caring for an Alzheimer's patient while at the same time trying to maintain the daily routine. That stress can result in a variety of health problems, including elevated blood pressure, anxiety or nervousness, heart problems, and so on.
Another problem caregivers have is one of neglecting their own health. Their busy schedules have often been burning the candle at both ends to the point of not taking care of themselves. Any health problems resulting from the increased stress are not dealt with, making matters much worse.
Reiki is able to relieve much of the stress caregivers' experience, thereby making it easier for them to care for loved ones and themselves simultaneously. Other family members can learn to administer Reiki so the caregiver does not have to pay for individual sessions.
How It Works
Reiki is practiced as a series of light touches and taps based on the visual appearance of the head, neck, and other portions of the body. The practitioner will blow on the skin, perhaps tap it lightly a number of times, or apply a certain amount of pressure with the palms of his hands. The practice is believed to help channel the natural energy in the human body in a specific direction, as determined by the practitioner.
Reiki is also practices at a distance making this form of alternative healing ideal for anyone living with Alzheimer's or dementias. The person receiving Reiki feels calmer and more relaxed but does not have to leave the comfort of their environment to receive the benefits. Remembering4You.com recommends TheHealerWithin.com/complementary-therapies for more information.
Other than that, no one really knows why Reiki works as an Alzheimer's patient and caregiver treatment. However, we do not really need to know for patients and their families to benefit. As long as clinical studies show Reiki can be beneficial to patient outcomes, it is a treatment that should be included in the full compendium offered by doctors.
At Remembering For You - Ethelle G. Lord, M.Ed.,DM has created a unique Caregiver Partnership Agreement Program that promotes inter-professionalism in organizations and changes the way long-term care is delivered. She is also a pioneer in Alzheimer's coaching having been the first to create a certification program (15-week study course) and delivered on Webinar technology so that nobody needs to leave the comfort of their office/home to take this program. Dr. Lord is also the author of HOW IN THE WORLD... AND NOW WHAT DO I DO? A Primer for Alzheimer's: 12 Major Points for Coping Better available at http://AlzheimersPrimer.com.


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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Recipe by Angel91805
My Mother-In-Law, Sister-In-Law and I threw this together out of my SIL's pantry for an impromptu dinner one night. I've made a tweak or two (meaning two weeks later I couldn't remember all we'd done!) and now my family just inhales this. Even my picky 9 yr old! The quantity for the chicken broth is approximate....I use it out of a box and used about 1/2 a box.
Top Review by kutie2bootie
This recipe was absolutely delicious and simple.I was looking for a green chile recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. this sauce was perfect and it was the perfect serving size. Thanks so much for such a great recipe. Looking forward to making it again.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 cups chicken broth, approximate, divided
- 1⁄2 white onion, chopped
- 1 raw carrot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 7 whole green chilies, roasted and peeled, seeds & stem removed
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 12 1⁄2 ounces white meat chicken, canned (or 2 cups shredded)
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin (or more)
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- cheese, shredded
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- Add onions, carrots and garlic to a small saucepan. Cover with chicken broth and boil until the carrots are just turning tender.
- Peel and de-seed roasted green chiles and add them to the blender, salt & pepper as desired. Add some chicken broth to the blender and the onions, carrots, garlic and broth. Blend until semi-smooth. You may need to add more broth. Peel and de-seed an avocado and add it to the blender and puree. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- In skillet, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for about a minute. Add in about a cup or so of broth while stirring. When it starts to thicken, add contents of blender to the skillet and stir. You may need to add more broth to get it to the thickness you like.
- Add a little sauce to the bottom of a 13x9 pan. To each tortilla, add a little chicken and a little cheese and roll up. Place seam side down in the pan. Spread the rest of the green chile sauce over the enchiladas. Bake for about 30 minutes. Add cheese and put back in the oven until melted.
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I have never (and by that, I do mean NEVER) been completely naked with a lover. I pretend it's just because I don't like being naked in general, but it's really because I'm carrying around this shame about my stomach inside of me. Like a slow poison, it is the one thing about my body I not only dislike, but loathe. I don't mind a little giggle on my thighs, or my little flappy arms, double chin, or even the fold of fat on my back. It's the stomach. Always has been. I remember being in 5th grade and being teased by other girls who just couldn't fathom how or why my stomach was like that--on an otherwise nice figure.
I am tired of the "bump". I am tired of it ruining dresses. I am tired of wearing girdles and crossbody bags to mask it. I am tired of meeting a man I am interested in, going for some fun luvin, and excusing myself to go put on some sort of piece of sexy lingerie to hide the fact that I won't get naked. I realized today if my stomach were just normal sized--I would be *fine* about being naked. I don't care about a scar, I don't care about an imperfect. I just want this low hanging, inner tube off of my body!
I am recently divorced, and I think this is going to feel like the best thing I could do for myself. I worry sometimes I am too overweight at 5'7" and 215 lbs. But I have seen some stories from this site that have inspired me. I have seen some women here with a build like myself and I am going to do it come heck or high water! I only wish I wasn't moving both my home and business in the next couple of months so that I could do it now instead of having to wait. But I will get it done. And I will show my progress here! My goal is to wear a bikini in public. Even if it's not an itty bitty one. But to tan and show off my tummy for the first time in my life? Yes, please!


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This Is About Books: Visualizing a Lifetime of Reading explores my personal bibliography, the books I've read in my lifetime. I'm an avid reader and a dedicated list maker, so I naturally began to keep records of what I had read. In designing this book, I examined trends in my reading habits from frequently selected authors and genres to common book settings. Through this process, I've been able to explore why certain books have been so significant. I'm eager to add new volumes to my personal bibliography and see what worlds they open up.
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VIDEO: Tegan and Sara Perform 'Closer' on ELLEN
Tegan And Sara have been on the grind nonstop since the release of their 7th studio album, Heartthrob on January 29th. The album debuted at #3 on Billboard Top 200, #1 on Billboard Rock and Alternative Charts, and more than doubled the duo's previous record for first-week-sales and the buzz has officially kicked into overdrive. Today, the Girls were invited on ELLEN for the first time in their 13-year career. Below, check out the performance of their song "Closer" on the show!
In support of Heartthrob, Tegan And Sara have announced a huge North American summer tour with their good Friends in FUN which kicks off in July. Before that though, Tegan And Sara are going on a headlining tour of the US, which kicks off with two rescheduled shows at NYC's Beacon Theatre next week. They'll also be a big part of Coachella in April. A couple weeks ago, T&S performed "Closer" to an ecstatic crowd on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! outdoor stage.
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02/19 Beacon Theatre - New York, NY
02/20 Beacon Theatre - New York, NY
02/22 Upstate Concert Hall - Clifton Park, NY
02/23 Peter Clark Hall, University of Guelph - Guelph, Canada
02/24 Orpheum Theatre - Madison, WI
02/26 MTS Centre - Winnipeg, Canada
02/28 MacEwan Hall - Calgary, Canada
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03/03 Shaw Conference Centre - Edmonton, Canada
03/04 Conexus Arts Centre Theatre - Regina, Canada
03/06 First Avenue - Minneapolis, Minnesota
03/07 Pabst Theater - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03/09 LC Pavilion - Columbus, Ohio
03/10 The Pageant - St. Louis, Missouri
03/11 Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Fujitsu today announces that its mid-range ETERNUS DX600 S3 scalable, unified disk storage systems are the right choice for data intensive applications such as demanding database systems, real-time analytics and big data environments, online transaction scenarios with a high number of users, plus all types of internet applications. As confirmed by the recently published SPC Benchmark 1 from the Storage Performance Council1, Fujitsu's latest generation of hybrid dual controller midrange systems, focused on optimizing Business-centric Storage, have again achieved best-in-class benchmark performance (IOPS), price-performance ($/IOPS), and sub-millisecond response times2.
The extended system lifetime of the ETERNUS DX600 S3 and reduced migration costs result from delivering a large headroom in areas where exponential data growth can be anticipated. IOPS performance directly influences the number of virtual machines that can be hosted on a storage system meaning ETERNUS DX can constantly increase VM density and so is an ideal storage consolidation platform for VMware or Hyper-V usage.
Achieving this benchmark also demonstrates that the hybrid system minimizes latency by running a large number of Solid-State Drives (SSDs) efficiently and without creating internal bottlenecks. In addition, many customers no longer need to invest in expensive special-purpose all-flash arrays, as this system achieves a response time of only 0.61 milliseconds under full load it can achieve many high-performance data application objectives.
The test results are published on the Storage Performance Council (SPC) web site as of July 25, 2014, and will be officially accepted after the 60-day peer review period. See referenced documents for complete benchmark results (Submission Identifier A00146) http://www.storageperformance.org/results/benchmark_results_spc1_active#a00146
The full range of ETERNUS DX S3 systems and ETERNUS SF16 management software are globally available, sold directly and via Fujitsu Channel Partners. Prices vary depending on configuration. All ETERNUS DX S3 systems are easy to manage and share the same flexible family architecture, providing investment protection and offering extensive scalability, thanks to the ability to seamlessly upgrade to bigger models within the range. In addition, the latest release of ETERNUS SF software introduces new system management functionality for customers deploying the previous generation of Fujitsu ETERNUS DX systems.
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St. Baldricks & Bucs Thundering Towards A Cure 5K Color Walk/Run
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Boone County Fairgrounds & Belvidere High School
Both Belvidere High Schools are collaborating to create a day of fun-filled events for the community with the goal of raising funds for life-saving research to prevent, treat and cure childhood cancer. We are going to kick off the day at the Boone County Fairgrounds with the "Bucs Thundering Towards A Cure" 5K Color Walk/Run. This is a unique race focused less on athleticism and more on a wild explosion of color with friends and family. Our 5K will turn you and your shirt into a smorgis board of color. All are welcome to run no matter how in shape you are, or even what shape you really are. It's all about raising funds for a great cause and having a fantastic time, whether you sprint to the finish or walk with your child and have the experience of a lifetime! Our website will be up and running by the end of this week at www.bucsthundering.com.
Then the day will culminate with the St. Baldrick's signature head-shaving event at in the Auxiliary Gym of Belvidere High School. Why all the shaved heads? Since 2000, more than 240,000 volunteers -- including more than 24,000 women -- have shaved their heads at events in dozens of countries and every U.S. state to demonstrate their solidarity with children who have cancer. Thanks to generous friends and family, these shavees have raised more than $146 million for life-saving research, and each is a walking billboard for the cause! Visit stbaldricks.org/events/bucsthundering for more information.
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In the Loop: Doug Van Der Molen
IIT Institute of Design
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
From ID to the Real World: Stories from the Beyond
Come hear how Doug van der Molen went from IIT Institute of Design to become a recognized design leader in the Big Data space. Doug will share stories and insights about his experiences as a student at ID to leading the design on Google Analytics to co-founding the startup ClearStory Data.
About Doug
Before joining ClearStory Data, Doug led the user experience for Google Analytics, Google AdWords, and other Google Ads products. Doug's designs have helped millions of people intuitively understand and utilize data to make key decisions. He holds several design patents related to data visualization. Prior to Google, Doug was a key member of the team at MeasureMap, which was acquired by Google in 2006. He received a Master of Design from IIT Institute of Design.
When & Where
IIT Institute of Design, 6th floor
350 N LaSalle St
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (CST)
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When Sunday Night Football returns this fall on NBC, Faith Hill will not be there to sing the opening theme for the annual football program.
The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Hill decided to drop the gig after six seasons singing the reworked version of Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself for Loving You" since 2007. Faith Hill replaced Pink, who performed the theme song in 2006.
Sunday Night Football producer Fred Gaudelli said in a statement: "Faith Hill is family to all of us at Sunday Night Football. For the last six seasons and two Super Bowls, her opening performance of 'Waiting All Day' set the tone for SNF and became a television staple. We will always be grateful for her performances and friendship. We wish Faith nothing but continued success."
Hill addressed the news via Twitter early Monday, saying: "Amazing 2 have been part of SNF — an honor. I've just let everyone there know it's time 2 let someone else rock the open," adding that it was a "difficult decision, kinda emotional."
A replacement has not yet been named, although she/he should be ready to have thick skin. Hill's opening stint has been parodied on South Park, a 2010 SNL episode with Jane Lynch, and a season four episode of 30 Rock.
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Far from her Hawaiian home, drama student Amy is also far from happy as a gang of coeds insists on tormenting her. But when a prank causes the girl to suffer a brain seizure, her Auntie Maelea shows up with a special tiki doll to settle the score. Now, while Amy sleeps, her subconscious enters the doll, causing it to inflict tiki terror on her enemies in this Polynesian-themed horror flick.


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EL SEGUNDO - Has it been six months already since the start of the season? Since those early games when the Kings' trio of Ryan Smyth, Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams were playing like the most potent offensive line in the NHL?
Timeout. Stop reminiscing.
"That's the beginning of the season," Williams said. "This is where it really counts. This is where you really need to show up. This is the fun part of the year."
Forgive Williams for not recalling that this isn't usually the fun part of the year for the Kings. Usually thoughts of potential are needed to sustain a team through six consecutive seasons of no playoffs.
It was that early season potential that made Williams' return to the lineup last Friday so highly anticipated. The veteran right wing was given a 12-week recovery timetable after he broke his leg on Dec. 26 in Phoenix, but decided to make it 11. Forgive Williams for not recalling that people don't usually play hockey 11 weeks after breaking their leg.
Reunited at last, Smyth, Kopitar and Williams are poised to become a bona fide No. 1 line again, something the Kings probably will need if their playoff drought is going to end with more than just a cameo appearance.
The line's chemistry was not instantaneous either Friday in Dallas or at home Sunday against Nashville, and a power-play goal by Kopitar Sunday was the trio's only point in the two games.
But head coach Terry Murray stressed patience with the unit, which he called "the best line that we have."
"I want them to get that chemistry back, that feel back," Murray said.
"Their play that was so instinctive. I'll give them some time, let them work through it."
If they can stay healthy for the season's final 14 games, it will be the Kings' longest stretch with all three players on the ice.
In nine games to start the season, they combined for 14 goals and 20 assists. But the bad luck began when Williams was shelved with a lower-body injury in October. They played eight more games together in November and combined for nine goals and 16 assists before Smyth sustained an upper-body injury.
Smyth came off injured reserve prior to the Dec. 26 game, but Williams landed awkwardly and broke his leg on the line's second shift.
The surgery that followed was his third major surgery in the past three years. Williams was limited to 37 games with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2007-08 and 44 last season, split between the 'Canes and Kings.
Kopitar suggested Williams is a quick healer, and it became apparent during his recovery that he's a hard worker off the ice, too.
"It's pretty amazing," Smyth said. "I saw him working hard every day when we were around. He's won, he knows what it takes to win and he wants to get himself ready. He showed that during his little stint."
Williams, 28, has a pair of 30-goal seasons to his credit, for the Cup champion Hurricanes in 2004-05 and again the following season. But he has not always been a top-line player and prides himself on his versatility.
Smyth, 34, is the veteran of the group. This is his 10th NHL season with at least 20 goals. He has played alongside centers Joe Sakic and Doug Weight, both future Hockey Hall of Famers, and his 81 career playoff games are second only to Sean O'Donnell (87) on the current roster.
What makes this line unique?
"Determination," he said. "We want that puck more than anybody else out there, and we're determined to score and compete."
The key to the line is Kopitar, the 22-year-old center who has led the team in scoring each of the past two seasons. The reason the Kings gave him a seven-year contract extension through 2016 - the longest in team history, save the eight-year deal Wayne Gretzky signed in 1988 - is simple.
"Whoever's on his wings is going to be a top line in this conference," Murray said. "When you see him getting his game to the next level - like he has at times this year - but in the future you're going to see whatever wingers he has be great players."
With all three players healthy, the future could be now.


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I've just checked this with my install of 1.22 and I get extra firewall
rules created when IPSEC is enabled. They aren't visible in the GUI but can
be seen in the ipfilter section of status.php.
# Pass ESP packets
pass in quick on ep0 proto esp from any to 82.xx.xx.xx
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Munyak" <don dot munyak at gmail dot com>
To: "Wilfred E. Savery" <wilfred dot savery at innovadotnet dot com>;
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Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: [m0n0wall] IPSEC Issues site-to-site ver 1.22
On 1/8/06, Wilfred E. Savery <wilfred dot savery at innovadotnet dot com> wrote:
> Have this same problem
> If you get it solve let me know
> One question why is necessary to ADD ESP IPSEC rule?
In ver 1.21 ESP was added automatically. For some reason, this step
was not performed automatically when I enabled IPSEC...when it should
have...atleast according to the doc's.
If however your asking why..."in general" do you have to allow ESP,
this is needed to allow IPSEC connections to work. It's my
understanding that this is the case with most router/firewalls. By
default ESP is not configured.
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Palladium's biggest shortage in three decades means this year's worst-performing precious metal may rebound as growth spurs record car sales and prompts Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) to say the commodities bull market is intact.
The 1.6 million-ounce deficit seen by Standard Bank Plc explains why prices for the metal used in catalytic converters will rise 23 percent by Dec. 31, based on the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of 24 analysts and traders. Autocatalysts are fitted to 95 percent of new cars and global sales will rise 5.1 percent to 76 million this year, according to Oxford, England- based J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting.
While commodities plunged the most since 2008 in the first week of May, prices are rebounding, with demand for cars signaling that the global economy is still expanding. The supply crunch in palladium is mirrored in copper, corn and crude oil, prompting Goldman Sachs to predict a 20 percent return from commodities in 12 months and Morgan Stanley to forecast the highest-ever oil prices.
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OAO GMK Norilsk Nickel, the biggest palladium producer, will report its highest profit this year, according to analysts estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) sold a record number of cars in the first quarter while Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn said May 12 he expects to sell the most vehicles ever in 2011.
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Supply from mines and stockpiles will fall 5.7 percent to 6.78 million ounces in 2011, the fourth drop in six years, according to Barclays. Autocatalyst demand will expand 6.2 percent to 5.47 million ounces, the most in 11 years, Barclays says. Each catalytic converter contains about 4 grams (0.13 troy ounce) of precious metals.
Palladium is mined mostly in Russia and South Africa and found with other platinum-group metals. Companies are digging ever-deeper to find ores containing decreasing amounts of metal, with mining costs rising 30 percent in South Africa and 13 percent in Russia last year, according to UBS AG.
The anticipated commodities rally may be curbed if growth falters. Europe is contending with a sovereign-debt crisis as Greece seeks to persuade investors it can avert a default.
While Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke signaled April 27 the central bank will keep record monetary stimulus when its $600 billion bond purchase program ends in June, he didn't pledge a third round of so-called quantitative easing.
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Commodity prices doubled since the start of 2009, driving inflation higher and spurring at least two dozen nations and the European Central Bank to raise rates this year, potentially damping growth and demand for raw materials.
"We've probably seen highs in most metals," said David Wilson, an analyst at Societe Generale SA in London. "There is a big macro concern weighing on the industrial metals. You will see investors more nervous about holding onto positions in the second half of the year."
Speculators cut their net-long positions, or bets on higher prices, across 18 commodity futures by about 25 percent since October, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show.
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Slower economic growth and higher prices may also curb sales of jewelry made with palladium. Demand fell 45 percent to 630,000 ounces since 2006 and may drop another 7.9 percent this year, Barclays estimates.
A surge in interest from investors may compensate for that. Purchases of coins and bars and exchange-traded products backed by the metal jumped 74 percent to a record 1.09 million ounces last year, according to London-based Johnson Matthey Plc. (JMAT)
Production may also be less than forecast. Eskom Holdings Ltd., which supplies 95 percent of electricity in South Africa, said in April it doesn't have the capacity to adequately maintain its plants. Power cuts in January 2008 closed mines and smelters for five days.
The last time palladium traded at the $955 predicted in the Bloomberg survey was about a month after it reached a record $1,125 in January 2001, following disruptions to Russian shipments. Sales from Russian government stockpiles, the fourth- largest source of supply last year, may now be running down.
Russian Shipments
Russian shipments to Switzerland, one of Europe's two main hubs for storing and trading precious metals, fell 12 percent to about 500,000 ounces last year, the least in 15 years, Swiss customs data show. Cargoes totaled 25,817 ounces in the first four months, the data show. The stockpiles are a state secret.
The deficit forecast by Standard Bank would be the biggest since at least 1979, according to data from Johnson Matthey, which makes about a third of all autocatalysts. The canisters have honeycomb-like surfaces that convert emissions into carbon dioxide, water and nitrogen.
BMW, based in Munich, told investors May 4 that it sold more than 382,000 cars in the first quarter, a record for the period. Stuttgart-based Daimler AG (DAI) said April 13 that it expects to move 1.3 million Mercedes-Benz and Smart cars this year, the most ever. Nissan, based in Yokohama, Japan, will exceed the record it set last year in 2011, Ghosn told investors on a conference call this month.
Car Sales
More car sales mean more profit for Moscow-based Norilsk, which mines about 43 percent of the world's palladium. The company will report net income of $6.12 billion this year, compared with $5.13 billion a year earlier, the mean of eight estimates shows. Seventeen of the 18 analysts covering the shares and tracked by Bloomberg rate them a "buy" or "hold."
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M3 Gearing
I drive a 2007 Cayman S 6 speed but always have been a BMW enthusiast, last owning a 1998 E36 M3 4 door sedan 5 speed in Estoril blue and grey interior. Never should have gotten rid of that car!
I am missing the versatility of the old M3 more than I thought (driving the Cayman), so thought I would revisit the M3 sedan. Down at the dealer, they had a used 2008 6 speeder, so took it out. Very impressive, in every respect, but what is up with the gearing of this car? First and second are extremely low, too low if you ask me. First is 15.6:1 and 2nd is 9.1:1. The Cayman is 12.8:1 and 7.57. Driving the M3 away from a stop felt like I was out of first gear before I got half way across the intersection. The M3 gearing in 1st is 22% lower than the Cayman, but the Cayman has zero problem pulling its 1st gear ratio. The M3 may be geared this way to enhance acceleration, but it makes for a lot of extra comotion (shifting) accelerating to normal speeds at modest rpms. I like shifting, but some soccer moms around here in a van can run up your tail pipe if you pause in acceleration 50 feet out into an intersection (due to a shift). Yes, I know I can shift at higher revs, but to reach the same mph as the Cayman does at 3600 rpm, the M3 has to be at 4400.
Still, I really liked this car and is the only thing I have drive that is in the same class as the Cayman.
- Phil
gearing is why it can keep up with cars that have higher hp and torque. Like you said, you have plenty of revs so dont short shift. I don't find myself busy shifting a lot, my e46 325 wagon felt like it was was geared even shorter then my m3 and I would skip gears on that thing because of it.
good question, could it be as nefarious as boosting 0-60 times ? :)
curious about the cayman S comparison otherwise? having had an M coupe before i was definitely interested in the cayman S also...
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It's become something of a routine in the EU's ongoing effort to build a "banking union" that finance ministers try to come to a deal at their normal Brussels meetings – only to fail and call a special emergency session at the 11th hour before a crucial summit.
It happened last December when ministers held a last-minute emergency meeting to agree a new EU supervisor for all eurozone banks; it happened again in June to get to a deal on rules for how much creditors should lose when a bank fails. After yesterday's 15-hour marathon on a new EU bank resolution authority, ministers will now have one last shot next Wednesday before the last EU summit of the year begins the next day.
The hold-up this time is a dispute over how a new EU-wide bank rescue fund should function. And if anyone is looking for evidence of how much work still needs to be done, consider these two documents which were circulated among finance ministers late last night – one here outlining an emergency backup to the fund and another here on a new treaty to set up the fund. Both are almost completely substance free, meaning a lot must be done before Wednesday. Read more


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I think Patrick is using a broader, and thought-provoking, definition of hacking.

You could define the system being hacked as the system for randomly generating reward-bearing scratchcards, and see if there is a systematic flaw in them.

Or - like Patrick - you could define the system being hacked as the system of selling scratchcards, which sometimes pay rewards but often don't, and generate profits. This system, to some extent, relies on not all rewards being claimed. There is a weakness in this system: if someone highly motivated to find and claim all rewards has access to a supply of scratchcards discarded by those less intelligent or less motivated, then they can "hack" this weakness and make a lot of money.

I find this approach interesting and thought-provoking because by broadening the scope of the system you are trying to hack, you also increase the number of possible hacks. There are plenty of classic examples of this... You can try breaking into a system by technical means, or you can call an employee pretending to be a tech support person, and get them to tell you their password. You can spend a bunch of time picking a lock, or realize that the pane of glass next to it is loose.

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 11:41 AM, Sai <email@example.com> wrote:

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 06:07, Patrick Keys <email@example.com> wrote:
 > Dumpster-diving is a very well-recognized form of hacking.

I disagree. It's a recognized form of information gathering, which in
 turn might be part of a hack (like this one).

 Diving just to find stuff you can sell? That's being a resourceful
 homeless person, sure. It's not hacking, though, any more than
 dumpster-diving for food is.

 > Also, any form of gaming a system for personal benefit, whether its finding
 > the algorithm for lottery tickets or where to score free winning tickets,
 > generally seems to qualify as hacking.

Um, actually, no. We're not trying to do it for personal benefit, and
 in fact I would strongly object to that.

 The hacking part is trying to figure out how/if the system is broken,
 period, neutral to outcomes.

 What one does with that knowledge is a moral decision. I'm only
 willing to participate in this with people who agree that the correct
 course of action if a flaw is discovered is responsible disclosure -
 test to be sure it's a real flaw, tell the affected vendors/gov'ts,
 give them 30 days to fix, tell the world.

 You seem to have an odd conception of what "hacking" is, from my POV.

 However, Griffin has a good point in that diving may be useful for
 finding lots of empties,, which are in turn data that could be fed in
 for analysis.

 FWIW I also am inclined to guess that he's right that any partial
 information exposure to make a better "hook" is quite probably done in
 a way that leaks entropy. It's hard to do that kind of working within
 constraints well - hard enough that it's pretty much the foundation of
 an entire genre of puzzles (a popular one: sudoku).

 - Sai

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