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BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - Police in Burlington say a woman who was zapped by a stun gun threw a knife at an officer, injuring the officer.
Burlington police say the officer was checking on a woman who was bleeding and holding a knife to her neck and threatening to further harm herself when police used a stun gun on her.
Police say Burlington resident Amy Beede threw the knife, hitting the officer in the leg. The officer suffered minor injuries.
Beede has been arrested on a charge of aggravated assault on a police officer. She's been jailed and can't be reached for comment. She's expected to be arraigned Wednesday.
It's unclear if Beede has a lawyer. She has no listed home telephone number.
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In a flurry of last-minute activity, Utah House and Senate leaders agreed Wednesday to spend about $47 million to douse budget hot-spots before they adjourn Thursday.
"We're pretty happy with what we've done," Senate Majority Leader Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City, said.
Most notably, legislators have approved a 1 percent pay raise for public employees on top of covering their health care and retirement increases. The pay raise was a major priority for Gov. Gary Herbert as budget negotiations wound up.
Legislators also cut a deal on how to pay for a list of road projects without having to borrow any additional money through state bonds and actually will reduce the state's authorized debt by $130 million.
Lawmakers found enough to put money into computer testing in schools, to lock up state inmates in county jails and to expand language dual-immersion programs for about 1,000 students in 23 public schools.
The late deals on several sticking points were made possible in part by an online sales tax bill that will bring in an estimated $6 million next year and by senators agreeing to set aside less in the state's Rainy Day Funds than they had wanted.
There will still be $11 million dedicated to the Rainy Day Funds, which had fallen from $420 million to $230 million during the recession.
"We spent a lot of money this year," Jenkins said, noting that lawmakers blew through $440 million in additional revenues in setting the budget. "You get down to the tail end and you have to make deals to keep everyone happy. … There were a few items that I would have nixed."
Lawmakers must pass the final budget bill Thursday, the final day of the session.
They have agreed to fund the 12,500 new students entering public schools and increased the per-pupil spending by 1.15 percent, which should cover the increase in health and retirement for teachers, but not provide a pay raise, although it will be up to school districts to set salaries.
The lone remaining issue is whether the Senate will agree to a two-year pilot program to provide health coverage to young children with autism.

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Looking the Part: Television Leads Less Informed Citizens to Vote Based on Candidates' Appearance
Gabriel S. Lenz is Associate Professor of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, E53-463, Cambridge, MA 02139 (firstname.lastname@example.com). Chappell Lawson is Associate Professor of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, E53-439, Cambridge, MA 02139 (firstname.lastname@example.com).
We thank Mike Myers, Monica Kahn, and Peter Krzywicki for research assistance. We are also grateful to Steve Ansolabehere, Adam Berinsky, Larry Bartels, Andrea Campbell, Antony Fowler, Eitan Hersh, Seth Hill, Orit Kedar, Krista Loose, Tali Mendelberg, Jas Sekhon, Erik Snowberg, Jim Snyder, Byung Kwon Song, Alex Todorov, Chris Wendt, John Zaller, and Adam Ziegfeld for helpful suggestions and to Alex Todorov, Jim Snyder, and Seth Hill for generously sharing data.
As long as there has been democratic government, skeptics have worried that citizens would base their choices and their votes on superficial considerations. A series of recent studies seems to validate these fears, suggesting that candidates who merely look more capable or attractive perform better in elections. In this article, we examine the underlying process behind the appearance effect. Specifically, we test whether the effect of appearance is more pronounced among those who know little about politics but are exposed to visual images of candidates. To do so, we combine appearance-based assessments of U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates with individual-level survey data measuring vote intent, political knowledge, and television exposure. Confirming long-standing concerns about image and television, we find that appealing-looking politicians benefit disproportionately from television exposure, primarily among less knowledgeable individuals.


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Joaquín Luqui was born on February 22, 1948 in Caparroso, Navarra, Spain. He was a director and actor, known for Los 40 principales (1990), Las aventuras de Enrique y Ana (1981) and 45º edición de los premios Ondas (1998). He died on March 28, 2005 in Madrid, Spain. See full bio »
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September 22, 2011 at 18:30:09 Sep 22, 2011 @ 18:30
Dark Shadows, the Tim Burton-directed film update of the classic 60's gothic-horror soap opera has released its first official cast photo.
Coming via Entertainment Weekly, we immediately see in the center, a more subtle, traditional version of Johnny Depp's tortured vampire, Barnabas Collins than we saw with last week's leaked set photos.
Also clear, is that the eccentric residents of Collinsport, Maine are getting what appears to be a cool update with a top-notch cast.
Giving us our first look at the full cast, we see notables like Helena Bonham Carter as Dr. Julia Hoffman, the physician/vampire-enabler, Hit-Girl herself, Chloe Grace Moretz as trust fund princess, Carolyn Stoddard, Bond babe, Eva Green as the villainous witch, Angelique (who may have mugged Hillary Clinton to get that pant suit,) and the legendary Michelle Pfeiffer looking milf-tastic as Collins family matriarch, Elizabeth Collins-Stoddard.
However, the most shocking reveal is Jackie Earle Haley's look as Willie Loomis, the poor sap who accidentally releases Barnabas from his chained coffin in a botched grave robbery attempt. It's as if Watchmen's Rorschach had a vastly unnatural baby with Groundskeeper Willie.
Dark Shadows hits theaters on May 11, 2012.
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How can I remove the text from this video? It started on 00:22.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCDnZ9mohiE
And I must do this quickly! Now I found only the one solution – clone stamp tool, but this way need to edit each frame.
Save my life!
I'd go for some kind of letter-boxing approach. Due to the location of the text, you should be able to get away with it and it'll take less than five minutes. If you use the clone stamp tool then it'll take ages and might look far from perfect.
Or, seeing it's only on screen twice and for a few seconds, you could leave it in the normal aspect ratio and just zoom in when the text is on. If it needs to stay at 720p then you could get rid of pixelation by adding some kind of stylized effects to make it look like it's some kind of artistic choice… twitch, blurring, fast cuts from one part of the frame to another etc etc.
Clone stamp tool shall work OK. You don't need to edit each frame, since text is located on the same place. Just specify how many frames stamp shall continue.
Of course you will need to acurately put multiple clones over the text but I guess it may take no more than 10-15 minutes in After Effects.
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For stars, though, the fall of the comedy auteur means that the margin of error between a hit and a farrago is razor thin.
The Italian election was a farrago of farce and consequence that reaches far beyond the Alps and the Apennines.
Is it all being filtered before we get to witness this farrago in action?
Now we arrive at the curiosity shops displaying several porcelain articles, a few of bronze, many tiles, and a farrago of rubbish.
"A farrago of superstitious nonsense," thought Alan to himself when he had gone.
He then went on to denounce the successful essay as a farrago of anachronisms and historical falsehoods.
I never heard a fellow go on with such a farrago of rubbish.
"Professor farrago said they were not for us to eat," she said, dusting each pie with powdered sugar.
Nothing can persuade us that the universe is a farrago of nonsense.
Hence he read through the farrago with only one very strong desire—to kick Raffles neck and crop out of the stable.
1630s, from Latin farrago "medley, mix of grains for animal feed," from far "grain" (see barley).


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Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Internet Program
This internet program for cancer survivors was developed and evaluated in a one-year randomized trial in partnership with the University of Hawai'i. The program was modeled after the Internet Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.
Groups of about 25 people who have survived cancer participate together. Workshops are facilitated by two trained facilitators, one or both of whom are peer cancer survivors. Topics include: 1) healthy eating, 2) creating a physical activity program, 3) managing stress, 4) working with health care providers, 5) better communication with family, friends, co-workers and providers, 6) managing emotions and relationships, 7) managing fatigue, and 8) effects of treatment.
Each workshop is 6 weeks with new lessons each week. Participants are asked to log on at their convenience 2-3 times each week for a total of 1-2 hours. There are no requirements that participants log in at the same time. Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the companion books, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition, and the National Cancer Institute's Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment.
It is the process in which the online workshop is presented that makes it unique. Sessions are highly participative through email and online discussion boards, where mutual support and success builds the participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.
How was the Program developed?
This internet program for cancer survivors was developed and evaluated in a one-year randomized trial in partnership with the University of Hawai'i. he program was modeled after the Internet Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. The study concluded in 2012.
The process of the online workshop is based on the experience of the investigators and others with self-efficacy, the confidence one has that he or she can master a new skill or affect one's own health. The content of the workshop was the result of focus groups with cancer survivors, in which the participants discussed which content areas were the most important to them.
How was the online program evaluated?
Three-hundred fifty-two cancer survivors who had completed treatment within the last five years completed baseline questionnaires and where randomized to receive the program or serve as a usual-care control group. Participants actively engaged in the program, with over 1000 posts per workshop and a mean of over 1200 visits to various pages of the program per participant.
What were the results?
People who took the program more than 2 years after cancer treatment, compared to those who did not, showed significant changes in insomnia, exercise, fatigue, visits to pjhysicians, communication with physicians, and depression.
Is the program being offered?
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has licensed the Cancer: Thriving and Surviving program. See the NCOA website for more information on how to offer the program. If you are a participant, and would like to take part in a workshop, please email email@example.com.


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As the players of Sunderland and Birmingham City set off for their holidays this week, Billy Davies's side reported back for training at Derby County knowing it could be another three weeks before they pack their suitcases. That period ought to be a welcome extension to the season given the £52m minimum windfall on offer to the Championship play-off winners but a place in a knock-out competition is no prize for a club who have already proved to be the third-best in the division.
Having finished above West Bromwich Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton, Derby ought to be favourites to go up to the Premiership but play-off history suggests their position is more of a hindrance than a help. Since 1989, when the current format was introduced, there have only been four occasions when the team occupying the highest of the four play-off berths has been promoted. Indeed Southampton, in sixth spot, are more likely to reach the final than Derby.
Those statistics are unlikely to encourage Davies and his team, with the former Everton manager Joe Royle aware of the negative thoughts that will be pervading the minds of the Derby players before Saturday's match at St Mary's. "There is no doubt that, psychologically, finishing third is not a plus," said Royle, who finished in that spot during his time as manager of Oldham Athletic during 1987 and Ipswich in 2005, and both of them succumbed in the semi-finals.
"It's usually the side that finishes with a rattle that comes in through the back door - we saw that with Crystal Palace [in 2004]. They weren't in contention at Christmas but finished so strongly that they went through and won it. I think no matter how much you tell the players that you are the third-best side and you deserve to be there, there is a disappointment level because, at some stage, whether you like it or not, players set their minds on automatic promotion."
Wolves experienced that scenario in 2002. Having held on to a top-two place until April, Dave Jones's team allowed promotion to slip through their grasp after picking up only 10 points in their final nine matches. Albion sneaked into second place and their Black Country rivals, defeated by Norwich City in the play-off semi-finals, never recovered. "We were first or second for practically the whole of the season and then with eight games left we were 11 points clear," recalls Mark Kennedy, the former Wolves winger.
"We were confident and had a really strong squad but when you are so close to getting over the finish line and don't make it, it's such a huge blow. Looking back on it now we were never going to win the play-offs, but the following year we slipped in the back door on the back of a great run. I think the experience of the previous year was huge for us. Having come so close and thrown it away, once we got into the play-offs again we were always confident we would go all the way."
Kennedy, now with Crystal Palace, points out that Derby have not suffered a collapse similar to the one Wolves endured in 2002, but there can be little doubt that thoughts among the players, that just one more league win would have guaranteed them Premiership football, will be difficult to shake off. There is a sense of injustice that pursues those clubs who have narrowly missed out on automatic promotion with only Notts County in 1991, Ipswich Town, under George Burley in 2000, Bolton Wanderers, a year later, and Watford, 12 months ago, pulling through.
With the Bolton of Sam Allardyce's reign almost synonymous with psychology it should come as little surprise that the mental anguish of missing out on automatic promotion in 2000-01 was soon overcome at the Reebok. "We had spent much of that season at the top of the division and only missed out by a few points," recalls Dean Holdsworth, the striker who featured regularly in a side that finished nine points ahead of fourth-placed Preston - the club they went on to defeat 3-0 in the final.
"We had various meetings in the classroom and turned it around by saying, 'We finished third which means we're that much better than everyone else.' There was a strategy to it and it worked because we changed our mindset very quickly.
"It was all to do with the psychology of football and the team adapting to that psychology. Sam and his backroom staff played a big part but a lot of it was also to do with the players. We felt that we deserved to be in the Premiership."
Royle believes that Davies will be delivering a similar message. "Billy will be saying, 'Forget missing out by two points and the defeat at Crystal Palace a few days ago.' He'll say, 'We've already proved that we are better than the other play-off teams, now you've got to do it again in three games.' I know for a fact Derby had a three-year plan so Billy has done fantastically well to get into the play-offs - Derby have had an amazing season - even if that is no consolation for him at the moment." He must hope there is a rare silver lining.
Championship places
Top six and play-offs since 2000
2000-01 P Pts
1 Fulham 46 101
2 Blackburn Rovers 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers 46 87
4 Preston NE 46 78
5 Birmingham City 46 78
6 West Bromwich 46 74
Play-off semi-finals (aggregate scores)
Bolton 5 - 2 West Brom
Preston 2 - 2 Birmingham (Preston won 4-2 on penalties)
Bolton 3 - 0 Preston
1 Manchester City 46 99
2 West Bromwich 46 89
3 Wolverhampton 46 86
4 Millwall 46 77
5 Birmingham City 46 76
6 Norwich City 46 76
Play-off semi-finals
Millwall 1 - 2 Birmingham City
Wolves 2 - 3 Norwich City 3
Birmingham City 1 - 1 Norwich City (Birmingham won 4-2 on penalties)
1 Portsmouth 46 98
2 Leicester City 46 92
3 Sheffield United 46 80
4 Reading 46 79
5 Wolverhampton 46 76
6 Nottingham Forest 46 74
Play-off semi-finals
Reading 1 - 3 Wolves
Sheffield Utd 5 - 4 Nottingham Forest
Wolves 3 - 0 Sheffield United
1 Norwich City 46 94
2 West Bromwich 46 86
3 Sunderland 46 79
4 West Ham United 46 74
5 Ipswich Town 46 73
6 Crystal Palace 46 73
Play-off semi-finals
Sunderland 4 - 4 Crystal Palace (Crystal Palace won 5-4 on penalties)
West Ham Utd 2 - 1 Ipswich Town
Crystal Palace 1 - 0 West Ham Utd
1 Sunderland 46 94
2 Wigan Athletic 46 87
3 Ipswich Town 46 85
4 Derby County 46 76
5 Preston NE 46 75
6 West Ham United 46 73
Play-off semi-finals
Ipswich Town 2 - 4 West Ham Utd
Derby County 0 - 2 Preston
West Ham Utd 1 - 0 Preston
1 Reading 46 106
2 Sheffield United 46 90
3 Watford 46 81
4 Preston NE 46 80
5 Leeds United 46 78
6 Crystal Palace 46 75
Play-off semi-finals
Preston NE 1 - 3 Leeds Utd
Watford 3 - 0 Crystal Palace
Watford 3 - 0 Leeds United


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Revelation - Chapter 1
Revelation Chapters
1 A revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him so that he could tell his servants what is now to take place very soon; he sent his angel to make it known to his servant John,
2 and John has borne witness to the Word of God and to the witness of Jesus Christ, everything that he saw.
3 Blessed is anyone who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed those who hear them, if they treasure the content, because the Time is near.
4 John, to the seven churches of Asia: grace and peace to you from him who is, who was, and who is to come, from the seven spirits who are before his throne,
5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the First-born from the dead, the highest of earthly kings. He loves us and has washed away our sins with his blood,
6 and made us a Kingdom of Priests to serve his God and Father; to him, then, be glory and power for ever and ever. Amen.
7 Look, he is coming on the clouds; everyone will see him, even those who pierced him, and all the races of the earth will mourn over him. Indeed this shall be so. Amen.
8 'I am the Alpha and the Omega,' says the Lord God, who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
9 I, John, your brother and partner in hardships, in the kingdom and in perseverance in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos on account of the Word of God and of witness to Jesus;
10 it was the Lord's Day and I was in ecstasy, and I heard a loud voice behind me, like the sound of a trumpet, saying,
11 'Write down in a book all that you see, and send it to the seven churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.'
12 I turned round to see who was speaking to me, and when I turned I saw seven golden lamp-stands
13 and, in the middle of them, one like a Son of man, dressed in a long robe tied at the waist with a belt of gold.
14 His head and his hair were white with the whiteness of wool, like snow, his eyes like a burning flame,
15 his feet like burnished bronze when it has been refined in a furnace, and his voice like the sound of the ocean.
16 In his right hand he was holding seven stars, out of his mouth came a sharp sword, double-edged, and his face was like the sun shining with all its force.
17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead, but he laid his right hand on me and said, 'Do not be afraid; it is I, the First and the Last; I am the Living One,
18 I was dead and look -- I am alive for ever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and of Hades.
19 Now write down all that you see of present happenings and what is still to come.
20 The secret of the seven stars you have seen in my right hand, and of the seven golden lamp-stands, is this: the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lamp-stands are the seven churches themselves.'
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So… when I first read PZ's recent post on uploading, it wasn't quite clear what his objections were, but I thought maybe he had some good points. But reading his responses in the comments thread, it quickly becomes clear that while PZ claims to have read Sandberg and Bostrom's paper, he must not have read [Read More…]
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This post is apropos of nothing, aside from being something I wish were more widely understood. It has to do with AI and uploading and "the Singularity" (a confusing term that can actually mean several different things). I'm going to focus on uploading because in some ways it's the most straightforward thing. [Read more…]


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How many wires are on the chip? Did it come with instructions and what does it say? Thanks
The iat on this vehicle is a 2 wire sensor built into the mass air flow sensor. The black wire going to the sensor is a ground and the Red/black wire is the signal wire you have to splice into. There is also a brown and white wire that go into the mass air flow sensor "which the iat is built into": So from the sounds of it you would just want to match up the colors of the wires and splice into them at the mass air flow sensor. You may also have to unplug the mass air flow sensor/iat and plug this chip into the harness to bypass sensor completely. You would want to verify this with your chip manufacture. Here are the wire daigrams, let me know if you have questions. Thanks


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In response to Ken Hardy's query: > > > What about services like talk and finger? How do my local users > > > "talk" a user at an outside host over proxy? (and external users too) Marcus suggested using > We don't support "talk" so I can't address that one, but finger > works real easily. We have a netacl rule (or tcp_wrapper or whatever) > that lets anyone on our inside net talk to fingerd w/o privs. Then > someone can just: > > finger user @ host@firewall > This has the disadvantage that the bastion host actually has to run a finger daemon. There was at least one example in the last year of a version of OSF that had a serious security bug in fingerd, and some machines also have it run as root. We prefer to use plug-gw from the TIS toolkit to pipe finger requests on port 79 through to a machine outside the firewall where the finger daemon actually makes the request. There is a script called "rfinger" installed inside that does the following: /usr/ucb/finger $* @ gateway where "gateway" is the name of our machine. If you use the command rfinger user @ host then it sends the request through the gateway to a machine outside (whatever plug-gw is pointing at) where the machine acts like it has received the command finger user @ host The only apparent difference in behaviour is that some finger clients put up the name of the machine that was the first target of the finger command (in this case the gateway machine). You can eliminate this with a grep -v in the script. Plug-gw is quite useful - we also use it for selected machines outside the firewall but inside the building to print to our printers. Kevin McCurley Sandia National Laboratories


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Some influences are cited by bands again and again - the Velvet Underground, the Beatles, Bob Dylan. Chinese language versions of A Fistful of Dollars don't tend to get mentioned so much. Unless you're a member of Broadcast.
The brief was tough: write a romantic Hollywood drama about mental instability and one of the most controversial literary marriages ever. But when John Brownlow's first draft got the green light, his problems were only beginning. Here he tells a true story of crashing egos, crazy deadlines and booze-fuelled, red-eyed nights working out how poets talk.
Something of a companion piece to In the Bedroom with its subject matter of grief and loss and its determination to avoid the cliches cinema often surrounds death with, Moonlight Mile treats its characters with care and interest before eventually succumbing to a pat Hollywood ending.
When the Guardian reported the Dixie Chicks' attack on George Bush at a London gig in March, all hell broke loose in their homeland. They were branded 'Saddam's Angels' and their records were burned. So do the country trio have any regrets? And how is their current US tour going? Nigel Williamson joins them on the road


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|30th July 2013, 11:50 PM
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C5 .1uf I'm using a film cap
C6,7 & 8 22uf
The 1 ohm resistor I am using a 1 watt resistor, all the others 1/4 watt
I'm also thinking about upping the big caps to 6800uf or make a separate power supply board.
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|31st July 2013, 05:34 AM
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You could try C6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13 all at 100u or 220u.
That will give a different tone.
Also, whichever, maybe C6, C11, is the NFB-shunt cap, you can try the little green 10n (0.01uF) cap from the radio shack added to it for treble helper (and most nearby values work).
Mouser.com has some nice 35v Panasonic FC to try out.
All over this thread are some different optional resistor values that you could try out and they'll all give a somewhat different tone than the generic values in the datasheet. Interestingly, the LM1875 is able to imitate the signature of many, or possibly most, other audio amplifiers. And, there's a lot of that sort of exploration in this thread too.
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|2nd August 2013, 12:25 PM
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Thanks I'll definitely do the bypass and I'll have to read about the 100 and 220 U caps.
Any tips on bridging or paralleling these boards would be helpful. They seem to be set up for that.
|5th August 2013, 02:06 AM
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Unfortunately bridging is like amplifiers in series which cuts the quality in half, decreases output device linearity, decreases quality and hinders durability (basically the opposite of paralleling).
Look for the bridged schematic that adds some big output devices, since this solves the output device linearity problem.
Paralleling is actually a lot easier without a board in the way. See the photograph in my signature line. Caps can vary by about 20%, so share all of the caps so as to avoid differences. But don't share any of the resistors--Match the resistors identically with your ohmmeter before using them on LM1875 parallel amp. Whatever differences remain between the two chips will get turned into heat in the pair of big white ballast resistors, about 0.3R (a resistor at the output of each chip). Also, some amplifier output device distortion goes into the ballast resistors, not the speakers. Paralleling improves output device linearity, improves durability, improves quality and usually has more bass slam due to the upgrade of handling more current.
Both bridging And paralleling prevent the amplifier from attempting the mistake of sub-zero output impedance, and so both options may have a better tone than a solo chip. That depends on your speaker.
However, before arranging a great many chip amplifiers to create a high power amplifier, we should probably look at alternatives. Specifically this alternative: diyAB Amp The "Honey Badger" build thread
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|6th August 2013, 12:25 AM
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I understand, I'll probably put these together for what they are.
My garage receiver is only an 11 watt Panasonic so I'm use to low wattage.
One of my pre amp kits arrived today so I may build that first. After I clean my garage
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|27th August 2013, 11:58 PM
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Cool, I have the same boards (different supplier from the US) and this guy explains how to bridge or parallel them. I'm going to go for it.
|31st August 2013, 11:51 PM
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Hi Daniel- Well I finally have both channels working . No power supply yet though. I have been testing with a 9 0 9V transformer center tapped for 18V and 24 after the regulator. Is that ok for 1 channel.
|1st September 2013, 12:37 AM
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No power supply??? Well, I assume that your providing some sort of DC from some sort of power supply else not work for audio. SO, I suppose you have 12vdc positive and 12vdc negative in a standard split rail supply. And by description of "no power supply" I suppose that you have minimal size capacitance.
I think you have described this:
Transformer > bridge rectifier > cables > amp board caps.
Is that right?
The amp board caps are the only power caps?
If those assumptions are correct, then I could say this:
Under-volting has resulted in less output power, maybe about 8W.
If when run at much lower voltage, you'll probably want the gain set lower than my examples (decrease only enough to prevent raspy/gritty, but don't decrease enough to cause a baleful tone--setting in-between the two problems cancels both).
The bass impact could be improved if you add some more capacitance to each rail at your bridge rectifier (see post 1 for power supply examples).
If 8 ohm speakers, you'll run out of voltage well before you run out of current, so that a rather modest size 9-0-9vac transformer should be able to run both amplifier channels (as long as the transformer doesn't get really hot).
It is a valid option to make a pretty little flea power amplifier with LM1875 chips. When not stressed, the output device linearity is maximized and so maximum quality (except for output power) is easier with flea power amplifiers.
Well, there was an awful lot of guesswork in this post, so do please double-check.
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|1st September 2013, 02:25 AM
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Hi Daniel- Sorry for my confusing message.
I have a temporary power supply that I've been using for testing. It is made up of a 9V toroidal transformed center tap for 18V to the rectifier giving me a little over 24V to the amp board.
What I meant was that I don't have a proper supply for these amps yet. I am thinking of getting another 9V transformer and wiring it the same way. I have the one rectifier (it's from another older project) and would build another the same. Do you think that would work ok.
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one larger transformer is cheaper than two smaller transformers.
One larger transformer has lower regulation then one or two smaller transformer, of the same design.
You will get slightly better performance by using one larger transformer.
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It's like entering another world as you leave the potholed alley behind and see the neat row of tables on the veranda. There's not much of a view unless you like looking at the backs of buildings, but the owners have cleverly taken care of that disadvantage by planting hedges that block the "view" and provide a pleasant garden setting.
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10/25/2013 11:27am"Welcome to The Program!" Every week Egyptians obsessively tuned in to hear that slogan and watch groundbreaking TV political satirist Bassem Youssef flay their politicians. Some loved his biting humor, others were infuriated, but no one could ignore it. For four months, they've gone without him, his show kept off the air by turmoil surrounding the country's coup.


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On most days, Rob Watson is a groundskeeper from Gilman, but about four or five times a year he transforms into "Doc," a wise, bare-footed and talented artist who travels to what are known as fur trade rendezvouses.
"Terminology has changed so much that most people don't know what a rendezvous is, so I say that I'm a re-enactor of the 1800s fur trade," Watson said.
Watson is full of information on life in the 1800s as well as other times in history, too. Besides teaching others about history, at each rendezvous he usually crafts a wooden bowl to eat and drink out of – it's what he's known for.
He explained that everyone at the rendezvous has a role to play, whether it's wood carving, rope making, or crafting eating and drinking devices. He said used to do this 12-14 times year, but as he's gotten older, he's gotten wiser about that, too.
"I've got to hand pick a few events each year, because driving three or more hours to an event, I have to make up for that in sales," Watson said.
Watson not only makes bowls, but he also makes several things out of animal horns such as spice containers, knives, jewelry, canes and much more, which he sells and trades at the rendezvous.
This past weekend, Watson was only about 25 miles from home at the Hairy Mosquito, north of Milaca, for the annual Knap-in. A few years back after he met owner Dave Ziemke, Ziemke asked if he would like to join the Knap-in with a rendezvous.
"Since he did not have the contacts that I have, he said 'you talk to the guys that will work well with the guys that are doing the knapping,'" Watson said.
A new tradition was born.
Last year Watson even managed to round up fellow re-enactors to demonstrate their work to the public.
Watson, sporting a big beard, comes in costume with animal skins and several handmade necklaces and he even carries a Scottish claymore, a sword.
However, don't let that fool you.
"These are the nicest people you'll ever meet," Ziemke said. "They are definitely a different breed."
Watson is not sure what draws the people to events that he attends, like last weekend's Knap-in.
"I don't know if people think they are carnival. I don't know if people actually want to learn about history or they're just curious," Watson said.
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Weight:331 lbs.
Iupati is a massive guard that started three years at Idaho although he did miss some time in 2008 after dealing with offseason shoulder surgery. He is one of the more powerful blockers in the draft and once he gets his hands on opponents it's pretty much all over. Iupati was born in American Samoa and English is not his native language which can slow down his progress when it comes to learning new schemes and the playbook. While it may take Iupati a bit longer to develop into a front line player, he could have a long and productive career once he settles in.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - Loyola's men's and women's crews followed up their stellar performances at last week's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships with an outstanding showing at Sunday's Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Crew Championships held on the Schuylkill River.
Battling against the hot sun, the Greyhound women's varsity-eight showed why it was named one of the ECAC's Crews of the Week last week as Loyola endured a lineup change to take the silver medal. The crew added some more speed, but risked a lack of familiarity and a possible break in "swing" with the lineup change heading into this pressure-packed race.
Needing to defeat Virginia Tech for a possible bid to the ECAC National Invitational Regatta, while at the same time handling the rest of a loaded field, Loyola jumped out to a strong second place behind Drexel. The Greyhounds held on until the last 350 meters where Drexel took a six-seat lead. But, Loyola put together a good sprint to get back within one seat. At that time, the Dragons started their final push to barely edge Loyola by 0.3 seconds.
Head Coach Al Ramirez's squad did what it needed to do though as it beat Virginia Tech as well as Bucknell and LaSalle to row its way into next week's Dad Vail Regatta with lots of confidence.
The Greyhound men's novice-8, stroked by Kevin Dwyer, was the most successful crew of the day for Loyola as it brought home the first novice-eight championship to Evergreen in recent history.
"Today's novice-eight performance proves that the men's freshmen team, which did not exist at all in 2002, is solidly back in town," said Ramirez after the race.
This crew displayed its youthful exuberance early by charging to a commanding first place finish in the preliminary rounds at 37 strokes per minute, despite the fact that they only needed to finish in the top-three to advance. Luckily, the 'Hounds still had some energy left for the grand final. Rowing with a stiff tail-wind, the crew rowed the 2,000-meter course eight seconds faster than they rowed it in the preliminaries, to secure the gold medal ahead of Johns Hopkins, Virginia Tech, and George Mason, among others.
Loyola's women's varsity-pair, which featured sophomores Jenny Sohn and Liz Macdowell rowing their first race together, made about as good of a debut as one could possibly imagine as the two rowed to a silver medal.
"They surprised themselves with a very good course and a good wire-to-wire second place performance in the final as they finished behind Carnegie Mellon and ahead of Mary Washington and Bucknell," said Ramirez.
The men's varsity-four, stroked by Rob Von Hagen, raced hard against a tough field of 18. They fought off strong last-minute challenges from Bucknell and William and Mary College to finish second in their heat, behind only the eventual gold medalists from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In the grand final, Loyola finished 6th of 18 and raced hard, but never quite found a unified team swing. This boat will race again Friday morning at the Dad Vails Regatta.
Loyola's men's novice-four boat failed to make the grand final after a shoe tore loose from the vessel mid-race, but Conor Mulroe managed to stroke the squad to a fifth place finish in the petite final.
The Greyhound women fielded a game novice-eight against a field of 10. Stroked by Katie Sheridan, Loyola qualified for the grand final after finishing second in their heat, despite being interfered with by Bucknell. In the grand final, Loyola finished fifth behind very solid crews from Mary Washington, Virginia Tech, and Bucknell. The novice women will race their top four members in the Dad Vails next weekend.


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Over the last few days the PVR at home has recorded the latest episodes of Sleeper Cell on Showtime. For those of you who have not heard about it: the show is about a terrorist sleeper cell in the US which has been infiltrated by an FBI agent. You get to know the individuals and their motives why they have decided to become terrorists. This is not your run-of-the-mill CSI-type show, but an interesting concept that tries to provides inside into the terrorists minds.
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The Kirwan Heights Fire Department in Collier has a new chief.
Joe Wissell Jr. has replaced Mark Lewis, said township Manager Sal Sirabella. Also, Bill Lacey resigned as president and has been replaced by Michael Quinlan, Sirabella said.
The fire department's vice president is Rich Polano; Lacey is the department's treasurer.
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At this month's regular meeting, the school board unanimously approved a motion to appoint Nick Impavido for the campus safety position at the Chartiers Valley High School on Thoms Run Road in Collier.
Impavido's salary will be $10 per hour. He will move from his position as a worker in the cafeteria; his start date has yet to be determined.
Prior to Impavido's hiring, the district had four campus safety personnel at the high school/middle school campus. Chartiers Valley has one at the intermediate school and the primary school, respectively.
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Everyone knows everyone. It is truly the worst. With that being said, what's the best part about living in a small town? The fact that everyone knows everyone.
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Bigby will enter training camp penciled in atop the depth chart. He is a seven-year veteran who has been productive when given ample playing time, intercepting five passes in 2007 and four in 2009. He comes over from Seattle, where he spent most of last season playing special teams and providing spot-duty on defense.
Taylor, who the Chargers traded up to acquire in the third round, seems destined to win the starting role at some juncture. Whether he can overtake Bigby as a rookie remains to be seen. He has the experience and intangibles to contribute early, but it is tough to ask a rookie to start in the secondary without a bull's-eye on his back.
Vaughn Martin vs Luis Castillo
Castillo missed the 2011 season with a broken leg and Martin took full advantage, starting the first 15 games of his career and posting 47 total tackles (second on the defensive line behind Antonio Garay). Martin still needs to show more of a mean streak and better utilize the elite athleticism that prompted the Bolts to take a flier on him in the 2009 draft, but he has shown marked improvement every year.
Castillo, who was released and re-signed earlier in the offseason, is healthy again and ready to compete for his old post as the starting left defensive end. Although Castillo hasn't topped 2.5 sacks since 2006 and has not exceeded 40 tackles since his rookie campaign, he anchors well against the run and keeps his linebackers clean. He does the dirty work asked of a 3-4 front man and makes the rest of the defensive front seven better.
Antoine Cason vs. Marcus Gilchrist
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Gilchrist will benefit from a full set of OTAs and a longer training camp. He is a versatile defender who will challenge receivers and limit yards after the catch. If he can overtake Cason, the starting job may be his for years to come. If not, San Diego may decide to re-sign Cason, potentially tying Gilchrist to the bench for the foreseeable future.
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Nonetheless, the Chargers have made it clear the starting job will not be handed to Green. Early in the offseason, the team moved Brandyn Dombrowski back inside to guard. Smith fueled the competition even more by adding Hadnot, who started every game last season for the Arizona Cardinals. Green has more upside and ability than Hadnot, but the eight-year veteran will offer a strong challenge throughout training camp and possibly beyond.
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This battle is more important than it appears at first glance, as starter Nick Hardwick has missed 20 games due to injury over the last five seasons. Baxter spent most of his rookie year on San Diego's practice squad -- he also had a three-week stint with the New York Jets -- after the Chargers offered him a contract far exceeding that of their other practice-squad players. He plays with a nasty demeanor and can handle making line calls and adjustments.
Though Baxter is seen as a long-term project, those plans may change if Molk can win the No. 2 job. San Diego selected Molk in the seventh round, deeming him the highest-rated player left on its board. Molk has exceptional upper-body strength and uses his hands well. He is also superb at delivering shotgun snaps, which is vital in San Diego's offense.
Curtis Brinkley vs. Edwin Baker
At some point, the Chargers will add a veteran running back. Until then, Brinkley and Baker will challenge for the No. 2 job and the right to share Ryan Mathews' leftovers with Le'Ron McClain. Brinkley, entering his third season, showed well in a limited role in 2011. He shined in a Week 8 game at Kansas City, carrying 10 times for 43 yards and a TD and catching three passes for 24 yards; he also converted a two-point conversion to tie the game late in the fourth quarter.
Baker has an impressive resume in his own right, headlined by a dominant 2010 season at Michigan State in which he ran 207 times for 1,201 yards and 13 scores. His numbers dipped as a junior in 2011 as he fell from his perch atop the depth chart, but he remains a strong inside runner who runs with a low center of gravity. He is also extremely durable, which is key for any player who may be handcuffed to Mathews.
Dante Rosario vs. Kory Sperry
Norv Turner has acknowledged there is a good chance the Chargers will carry four tight ends. The frontrunner for that No. 4 spot is Rosario, who joined San Diego as a free agent this offseason. Rosario is an excellent receiving tight end who makes tough catches and can secure the ball in traffic. His best work came in 2009-2010, when he caught 58 passes as part of Carolina's conservative passing attack.
The incumbent Sperry is a better two-way player who has yet to fulfill his potential in the passing game (although he has made a few big receptions against defenses that slept on him). He is a diligent blocker and strong contributor on special teams. He first joined the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2009, so his familiarity with the team and Turner's offensive system will work in his favor.
Who will be San Diego's No. 2 running back? Talk about it in the message boards.
Michael Lombardo is a long-time contributor to the Scout.com network. His analysis has been published by the NFL Network, Fox Sports and MySpace Sports. He has followed the Chargers for more than 16 years and covered the team since 2003. You can see more of his updates by following him on twitter.


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2014 January 21 22:05 GMT
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This is the Cyber Risk Report for January 13–19, 2014. The report details the significant events for this period and covers multiple threat and risk management categories.
Attacks and Compromises
Internet of Everything
Upcoming Security Activity
Additional Information
Listen to the Podcast
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Cisco 2014 Annual Security Report
has been released following months of collaboration between threat researchers and other cybersecurity experts at Cisco and Sourcefire. As promised, it provides a "warts-and-all analysis" of security news from 2013 and our perspective for the year ahead based on the data collected through Cisco security products and analyzed by our researchers. Cisco Senior Vice President, Chief Security Officer John Stewart has posted a
with highlights and insights on the Cisco 2014 Annual Security Report.
Cisco Live Milan
is scheduled for January 27–31. Multiple online resources will be available for guests that are unable to attend live.
Vulnerability activity remained at consistent levels. Highlights for the period include the small but significant Microsoft Security Bulletin release, security updates from Adobe, and the Oracle Critical Patch Update with security updates for multiple Oracle products and Java.
Full details of the Microsoft Security Bulletins are available in the
Cisco Event Response: Microsoft Security Bulletin Release for January 2014
and the Cisco Sourcefire
blog post.
The most significant Microsoft security bulletin is an update for the
Microsoft Windows NDProxy Local Code Execution Vulnerability
reported in MS14-002. Exploit code is publicly available and reports indicate that the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild in conjunction with an Adobe Reader exploit that appears to target a patched vulnerability in Adobe Reader. Microsoft also announced it will
extend antivirus protection for Windows XP systems
after the announced end-of-support on April 8, 2014. Microsoft was also the latest victim of the
Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) account compromises
. A Turkish hacker known as Turkguvenligi compromised and defaced multiple SEA websites, highlighting the continued tensions around the Syrian conflict.
Oracle released the
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory for January 2014
. The update contains 144 new security fixes that address multiple Oracle product families. The oracle CPU also included a Java security update correcting multiple vulnerabilities. As highlighted in the Cisco 2014 Annual Security Report, Java continues to be actively exploited by multiple attack toolkits and direct attacks. Users and administrators should update their Java version to prevent a large number of these exploits.
Adobe released security advisories for Flash Player, AIR, and Reader addressing multiple vulnerabilities. The Flash Player updates require users to update the plug-ins in all popular browsers. Adobe has also reported
ongoing phishing activity
involving malicious email messages that claim to deliver license keys for a variety of Adobe products. These email messages attempt to persuade users to follow malicious URLs or download malicious file attachments.
Cisco published the following
Cisco Security Advisories, Cisco Security Notices, and Cisco Event Responses
Undocumented Test Interface in Cisco Small Business Devices
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Access Control System
Cisco Network Time Protocol Distributed Reflective Denial of Service Vulnerability
Cisco WebEx Meetings Server Enterprise License Manager Administrative Password Disclosure Vulnerability
Cisco Secure ACS RMI Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability
Cisco Jabber for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Cisco ISE Unprivileged Support Bundle Download Vulnerability
ICS/SCADA vulnerability activity continues to be elevated with reports of an
Ecava IntegraXor DLL Loading Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
and security advisories and software updates for Schneider Electric ClearSCADA and multiple WellinTech products. In related activity, the SANS ICS also released a new
ICS Breach Response Guide
to assist operators with handling security incidents.
Multiple sources are reporting increased threat activity related to
PHP global variable overwrite attacks
that allow attackers to modify global variables and can be used to exploit latent vulnerabilities in PHP application code. The Cisco Remote Management Services (RMS) team has reported a spike in signature 7212 traffic, which may indicate that attackers are actively attempting to conduct PHP global variable overwrite attacks. Administrators are advised to implement an intrusion prevention system (IPS) or intrusion detection system (IDS) to help detect and prevent attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability.
IntelliShield published 133 events last week: 86 new events and 47 updated events. Of the 133 events, there were 78 Threat Outbreak Alerts, 40 Vulnerability Alerts, 11 Security Activity Bulletins, 2 Security Issue Alerts, 1 Applied Mitigation Bulletin, and 1 Cyber Risk Report. The alert publication totals are as follows:
Significant Alerts for the Time Period
Microsoft Windows NDProxy Local Code Execution Vulnerability
IntelliShield Vulnerability Alert 31948, Version 3, January 14, 2014
Urgency/Credibility/Severity Rating: 3/5/4
Microsoft Windows contains a vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. Proof-of-concept code that exploits this vulnerability is publicly available. Reports indicate that the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild. Microsoft has confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
Previous Alerts That Still Represent Significant Risk
HP LoadRunner lrFileIOService ActiveX Control WriteFileString Function Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
IntelliShield Vulnerability Alert 32324, Version 1, January 6, 2014
Urgency/Credibility/Severity Rating: 3/5/4
HP LoadRunner contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Functional code that exploits this vulnerability is available as part of the Metasploit framework. HP has confirmed this vulnerability and software updates are available.
Samba DCE-RPC Packet Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
IntelliShield Vulnerability Alert 32103, Version 1, December 10, 2013
Urgency/Credibility/Severity Rating: 2/5/4
Samba contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges or cause a denial of service condition. Updates are available.
Attacks and Compromises
Target Point-of-Sale Malware Identified
As the investigation into the Target compromise continues, researchers and investigators have released information on specific malware that appears to have been involved in the compromise. The malware is similar to previously reported point-of-sale (POS) malware that captures card data and transmits it to the criminals' external systems. Sources also report the Target compromise may have been a part of a larger criminal operation that compromised multiple retailers throughout the holiday period.
Target Intrusion Malware
A Closer Look at the Target Malware
Fraud Patterns Suggest New Breaches
Analysis: The investigation and now reported fraud activity suggests that multiple businesses in addition to Target and Nieman Marcus have also been compromised. This highlights a few security issues that may have aided in the detection and prevention of this and similar events. First, is the increased monitoring and incident response that all organizations need to focus more effort on in 2014. It is assumed that your organization will be attacked and compromised, making detection and response key to limiting and controlling the incidents. The second issue is sharing information across industries. Ideally, the indicators of the compromise would have been detected, alerting other retailers and businesses to the activity. In turn, they could check their systems and the scale and breadth of the attack would have been known earlier to allow for a response. Focusing on these capabilities, and where the industry needs to improve, is worth noting and putting on our agendas for the coming year.
Security Gearing Up for Sochi Olympics
The Sochi Olympics is quickly approaching on February 7–23. The Olympic security efforts have been deployed, and layered security perimeters established around the Olympic sites. Reports suggest the Sochi games will have some of the highest physical and cyber security measures of any Olympics, particularly due to the known threats and groups that have announced their intentions to disrupt the games. Multiple security incidents have already occurred in the extended Sochi area, and private security organizations are being added to the Russian security forces.
Russia Launches Sochi Security Clampdown
Russia Turns Olympic Town into "Impenetrable Fortress"
Hacking Group Threat to Winter Games
Caucasus Terrorist Threaten Cyber War Over Sochi Olympics
Analysis: The Sochi Olympic games has one of the highest security profiles and threat levels of any recent games. While the security will likely be downplayed throughout the games, observant viewers are challenged to look in the background of the televised events for signs of the security activity. With clear threats to the games, there are likely to be incidents that will deserve careful review. Unfortunately, the security activity and incidents could overshadow the actual athletes and competition at these games, but provide security professionals with insights and lessons learned to consider for their own future deployments.
Day of Protest in Memory of Aaron Swartz
Multiple activists and hacktivists organizations are planning a "Day of Protest" in memory of Aaron Swartz on February 11, 2014, marking the one-year anniversary of Swartz's suicide. The online protests are focused on Internet surveillance and what the groups are calling mass spying. Several organizations have joined the effort including Reddit, the Electronic Freedom Foundation, Free Press and Mozilla, as well as hacktivists groups and Anonymous affiliates.
Reddit, Mozilla, EFF to Hold Day of Protest, Activism in Memory of Aaron Swartz
The Day We Fight Back Website
MIT Website Hacked by Anonymous on Anniversary of Aaron Swartz Suicide
Analysis: The actual anniversary of Swartz's suicide was January 11, 2014, but the online protest movement is planned for February 11. While the majority of these groups are calling for peaceful protest activities, the hacktivists groups joining the protest have performed attacks on at least one website. Organizations should monitor this event for indicators of attacks against their networks, indications that their network is being used to perform or participate in the protests and attacks, or compromised systems.
The Evolution of Protest Movements
A new breed of protests known as rolezinho ("little walk") are of mounting concern to Brasilia, according to the
Financial Times
New York Times
. These initially low-key protests against racism and social inequality communicate rapidly through social media (Brazil is home to Facebook's second largest community after the United States). Flash mobs congregating often in shopping areas, they are reminiscent of the "strolling protests" that took place in Beijing, coinciding with the outbreak of the popular Arab uprisings of 2011. This new spate of protests in Brazil frequently morph into criminal activity and violence, according to local authorities. Meanwhile, protests in Ukraine are picking up again, following announcement of a new set of rules cracking down on exactly that—public protests.
Flashmob Protests Sweep Across Brazil
In Ukraine Protests Over New Laws
Social Media has Changed the World, Look at Ukraine
Whose Mall Is It?
China Floods Beijing with Security Before Planned Protest
Secret State of North Korea
Analysis: It is no longer noteworthy to observe that social media played a role in the organization of these protests. In 2014, that is a fairly safe assumption. Instead, enough data representing a broad sampling of different countries over several years now exists to allow us to analyze how social media impacts popular protests, and what the implications may be for information security professionals and multinationals. For example, social media makes grass roots organization easier, less accountable, and less focused on a pre-planned outcome or set of demands. It may be a raw expression of popular anger or frustration, making it, on the face of things, less likely to pose an existential threat to governments or local authorities, and more likely to fizzle. On the other hand, because of the viral nature of social media, calls to action can go national or even international within hours. It is difficult if not impossible for authorities to control, without unplugging the Internet entirely (Egypt's Mubarak did this, and it only served to enflame anger further).
This brings to mind the situation in North Korea, where a recent documentary aired by Frontline confirms that even in the most isolated state on earth, laptops and thumb drives are being smuggled in, giving North Koreans incentive to resist and question their repressive regime. Information security specialists will continue to face the challenges of viral information and misinformation—and over the short term may want to keep an eye on Internet-fed popular movements growing in Brazil and Ukraine.
Internet of Everything
Internet Of Everything Highlights at CES
At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers and several other technology leaders discussed the Internet of Everything and the changes that this next evolution of the Internet will mean to technology companies, customers, and consumers. John Chambers' keynote presentation highlighted several of the current Internet of Everything technologies and activities across multiple sectors, and discussed the impact with his guest presenters. The keynote shows how the Internet of Everything is real, the financial impact of the technologies, and the potential moving forward.
International CES - Keynotes
Cisco Keynote Highlights from CES 2014
Cisco Internet of Everything
Internet of Everything, $19 Trillion Opportunity, Is Next Big Thing
Analysis: While much of the Internet of Everything is yet to come, the keynotes provided a strong insight into its existing state, current uses and deployments, and details of how those deployments are developing across multiple sectors. Those not directly involved in these operations will likely be surprised how many of these technologies are already in operation. From a security perspective, the Internet of Everything will alter the way security is planned, applied, and the services required to maintain the security of the "Everything" as it traverses the network.
Upcoming Security Activity
Cisco Live Milan: January 27–31, 2014
Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium: February 23–26, 2014
RSA Conference USA 2014: February 24–28, 2014
CanSecWest: March 12–14, 2014
Cisco Live Melbourne: March 18–21, 2014
Cisco Partner Summit: March 24, 2014
Interop: March 31, 2014–April 4, 2014
Infosec World: April 5–11, 2014
Cisco Live US 2014: May 18–22, 2014
Black Hat USA: August 2–7, 2014
Because of the potential for increased risk on multiple vectors, organizations' security teams should be aware of and consider making special preparations for the following:
World Economic Forum: January 22–25, 2014
Winter Olympics in Sochi: February 7–23, 2014
ITU 6th World Telecom Development Conference: March 31–April 11, 2014
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So here it is. My blog dedicated to the very-soon-to-be move to Sweden.
I'd like to say that I am prepared and this blog is just the icing on the cake, but as it happens, I am not.
The reason for moving? Kärlek
I met my Swede over a year ago now and within 6 months he had moved to be with me in London, taking a year out on his studies. I have therefore, had a year to prepare for this, knowing that after his year gap, he will be returning to Sweden and I shall be going with him. And yet I find myself absurdly unorganised.
This blog will soon detail my new life in Sweden and the experiences I have found, but for now, it will show you all the moving procedure and the challenges along the way.
Currently I work in London for a marketing agency. It's a good job. I enjoy it, I have a good salary for my age (just turned 25) and it is sociable. Despite this, I am certain I will not regret leaving it behind. The reason being, I am young and taking time out is not frowned upon in this industry, in fact, in some circumstances it is a plus!
So my preparation so far has included:
- Moving back in with my parents for a month in Dec in an attempt to save some cash to take over with me.
- Selling unwanted/ unneeded items via ebay and car boots in an attempt to raise additional funds.
- Learning Swedish via an adult course in South Kensington. This was really helpful and I now have a good basis but I am still worried how quickly fluency will come to me!
- Forming an emotional DEtachment to many of my clothes and shoes as I know I will not be able to take them all with me. Sigh.
Things I still need to do:
- Hand in my notice. This is something I am reallllly dreading as it is not expected (at least I think so).
- Have a confirmed plan as to what the hell I am going to do in Sweden!
Ok, so what to do in Sweden? I have an idea of course, but as of yet, nothing is signed and sealed.
I want to study Swedish full-time for a year to get myself nice and Svenska, but I will still need to fund this via a part time job. I am not sure what kind of jobs don't require fluent Swedish. In most countries you can fund your studies via a waitressing job or retail assistant, but when you do not speak the language I do not think this is an easy option for me.
Back to the drawing board. Any ideas?


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RoadKill is a video game of the action genre released in 2003 by Midway Games. The game has been described by Midway as "the only mission-based combat driving game set in a post-apocalyptic world."[1] Indeed, RoadKill's gameplay features many characteristics of famous automotive combat franchises such as Twisted Metal with the attitude of Grand Theft Auto; however, despite receiving decent reviews by the gaming community, RoadKill remains a relatively obscure title to find.
RoadKill is set in an alternate history inspired by classic post-apocalyptic road films like the Mad Max series and Death Race 2000.
In the 1980s a deadly plague known as "The Rot" was released and killed off most of the world's population and brought nearly all the world governments to their knees. In the midst of all the chaos a man named Mason Strong who before the plague has a long employment history such as a taxi driver, used car salesman, bouncer, demolition derby driver, and even a short-lived tour in the military. Today Mason finds himself in a world gone mad, a world without law and order, where gangs engage in open warfare on the streets 24/7.
Mason must work his way up the ranks of the gangs, surviving as best as he can in the new world, a world without any laws or politics.
There are plenty of people walking the streets of these post apocalyptic cities, but generally speaking, there are five distinct types of citizens in Roadkill, all are armed.
Apart from the Sentinels, none of the gangs are generally hostile to the player unless they are seen driving around in the opposing gang's cars as designated on the car select screen. Oddly enough, local rivalries do not expand beyond their individual islands with the exception of the Sentinels. For example, Mason can drive a Talon car from Blister Canyon around Lava Falls without repercussion from any of its local gangs.
Lava Falls
- Daredevils - Headed up by the deranged carnival owner Woody, this clown-themed gang is the first gang that Mason works for. The vehicles they drive are the most diverse in shape and size, ranging from pick-up trucks to bumper cars. Their headquarters is the theme park at the west end of Lava Falls.
- Gauchos - The archetypical Mexican gunslinger-theme gang. Their leader is unknown but they are the gang you antagonize in the Lava Falls area. Their main hideout is at the Airport on the other side of the city from the Carnival. Being Latin American in origin the vehicles they drive are those associated with the stereotype, mainly large, off-road pickup trucks and those used as lowriders (hydraulics are not available in-game.)
Blister Canyon
- Section 8s - A gang that strictly follows military protocol to the point where anybody who makes a noise out of line is shot on the spot. They are also homosexual, and their leader General Warwick takes quite the liking to Mason when assigning his missions.
- Talons - Known for their use of bodypaint, they occupy the opposite end of Blister Canyon, near the old power plant. They are headed up by Grim, the final boss of the Blister Canyon area. His vehicle has the power to turn invisible and can only then be effectively hit by electric shock attacks, which he also uses against Mason.
Paradise City
- South League - The game's black gang. They aim to take out the two other gangs in Paradise City, though the final mission is undertaken directly by you. Headed up by a man named Coach Knox, their territory is centered around the stadium at - logically - the south and east end of Paradise City. This gang is the only ally of Mason, as they cooperate together to destroy the Sentinels and ultimately killing their leader in an all-out conflict.
- Dreg Lords - RoadKill's tribe and the tribe most fitting to the game's post-apocalyptic theme, reminiscent of the Mad Max films. Named after the phrase "dregs of society" and headed up by a man known only as Sage. They occupy the shopping mall at the west end of the Paradise City area.
- Sentinels - Axl's gang. They are not so much a gang as the city's police forces, hated by all the other gangs. They can be encountered across the city as the player builds up their "RIOT" level, but the main Paradise City area is where they make their headquarters. Their vehicles are post-apocalyptic versions of those normally deployed by law enforcement. Axl's vehicle is, of course, the most ominous and powerful in the game. In the final mission, Axl is brutally murdered by Mason in the midst of a gang war between Sentinels and South League. The murder partly weakened the gang, but they can still attack the player if his RIOT level is high.
There are six radio stations available in-game, each with their own theme. There are three music stations and three talk stations.


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