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Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and antioxidant defense mechanisms, potentially leading to tissue damage. Oxidative stress has a key role in the development of cerebrovascular and/or neurodegenerative diseases. This phenomenon is mainly mediated by an enhanced superoxide production by the vascular endothelium with its consequent dysfunction. Thioctic, also known as alpha-lipoic acid (1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid), is a naturally occurring antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the fatty and watery regions of cells. Both the reduced and oxidized forms of the compound possess antioxidant ability. Thioctic acid has two optical isomers designated as (+)- and (−)-thioctic acid. Naturally occurring thioctic acid is the (+)-thioctic acid form, but the synthetic compound largely used in the market for stability reasons is a mixture of (+)- and (−)-thioctic acid. The present study was designed to compare the antioxidant activity of the two enantiomers
Free radical (e.g., *OH) generation following stroke and traumatic brain injury has been documented [
Free radical involvement in neurodegeneration following stroke is also facilitated by antioxidant defenses breakdown. Both ischemic [
Thioctic or alpha-lipoic acid, (1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid), is a naturally occurring dithiol compound synthesized enzymatically in the mitochondrion from octanoic acid. The compound is a necessary cofactor for mitochondrial α-ketoacid dehydrogenases, and therefore has a critical role in mitochondrial energy metabolism. It is synthesized in the organism and is adsorbed intact from dietary sources. After adsorption, it accumulates transiently in many tissues. There is growing evidence that orally supplied thioctic acid may not be used as a metabolic cofactor but instead, it elicits a unique set of biochemical activities with potential therapeutic value against different pathophysiologic insults. Thioctic acid has been proposed as a potent biological antioxidant and a detoxification agent for treating diabetic neuropathy, improving age-associated cardiovascular, cognitive, and neuromuscular deficits, and as a modulator of various inflammatory signaling pathways [
Due to the presence of an asymmetric carbon C3, thioctic acid exists in two enantiomers, namely (+)- and (−)-thioctic acid. Analysis of bacterial and mammalian pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) complexes has shown that the natural cofactor of the complex is the (+)-enantiomer. Moreover, (−)-thioctic acid acts either as a poor substrate or as an inhibitor of (+)-thioctic acid when it interacts with 2-oxoacid dehydrogenase multienzyme complexes. Both (+)- and (−)-thioctic acid are reduced intracellularly via two enzymatic pathways. (+)-thioctic acid is reduced by dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase (the E3 enzyme in the PDH complex), whereas (−)-thioctic acid is reduced by glutathione reductase [
An interesting
Rat strains with genetically inherited hypertension were developed 50 years ago. The spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) is probably the model most extensively studied. It has specific and uniform genetic predisposition to develop arterial hypertension [
This study was designed to investigate the possible neuroprotective effect of thioctic acid and its enantiomers both
As evaluated by the MTT test, treatment with H2O2 decreased the cell viability of PC12 cells by approximately 60%. Pretreatment with (+)-thioctic acid increased cell viability at the 20 μmol/L concentration. The same parameter was sensitive to (+/−)-thioctic acid concentrations from 50 to 100 μmol/L (
Body weight values were similar in normotensive WKY or SHR, both in the control or those treated with different formulations of thioctic acid. Brain weight values were lower in SHR for both controls and those treated compared to normotensive WKY rats (data not shown). Systolic blood pressure values averaged 156 ± 6 mmHg in WKY rats (
Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels increased in the plasma of SHR rats compared to WKY rats, thereby indicating an increase of oxidative stress in this animal model (
The results of image analysis of frontal cortex and hippocampus are summarized in
Treatment with (+/−)-thioctic acid (250 μmol/kg/day) (
Oxidative stress is caused by an imbalance in the redox state of the cell, either by overproduction of the reactive oxygen species, or by dysfunction of the antioxidant systems. There are many different varieties of partially reduced ROS, including superoxide (O2•−), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and the hydroxyl radical (OH•). The current use of the term "ROS" includes both oxygen radicals and non-radicals that are easily converted into free radicals (O3, H2O2, 1O2) [
Neurons and astrocytes, are largely responsible for the brain's massive consumption of O2 and glucose. Although brain represents only ~2% of the total body weight, it accounts for more than 20% of the total consumption of oxygen [
Pathophysiology of arterial hypertension involves complex interactions of multiple vascular effectors, including the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and of inflammation mediators. Oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction are commonly observed in hypertensive individuals [
SHR were developed as an animal model of genetic hypertension and are largely used for investigating causes, mechanisms and pathology of hypertension, as well as the influence of pharmacological treatments on the development and course of arterial hypertension [
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Preclinical and clinical studies have suggested that thioctic acid, alone or in association with other antioxidant molecules, may represent a neuroprotective agent in cognitive decline [
In summation, thioctic acid has a neuroprotective effect on microanatomical changes typical of a model of brain vascular injury and, therefore, merits further investigations in hypertensive patients with brains at risk. Moreover, the more pronounced effect of (+)-thioctic acid demonstrated in this study and the lack of activity of (−)-thioctic acid may have practical consequences worth investigating in further studies.
Rat pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells (American Type Culture Collection, ATCC, Rockville, MD, USA), were maintained in HAM'S-F12 medium with
Cell viability was measured by MTT. PC12 cells were plated at a density of 1 × 104 cells/well in 96-well plates and then cultured with different concentrations of (+)-thioctic acid (lysine and piperazine salts), (−)-thioctic acid and (+/−)-thioctic acid. Cell cultures were treated for 18 h at different concentrations of the above derivatives of thioctic acid (10, 20, 50 and 100 μmol/L) or the respective vehicles (DMSO or H2O) and then incubated with 200 μmol/L H2O2 for 3 h. The percentage of cytotoxicity was measured by MTT assay. At the end of treatment, MTT was added to the media at the final concentration of 0.8 mg/mL and incubated for 3 h. Supernatants were discarded, and colored formazan crystals were dissolved with 100 μL of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and read by an enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) reader (BioTek Instruments, Winooski, VT, USA). Four replicates were used for each treatment. Sample data are represented as the mean ± SD of at least three separate experiments.
PC12 cells were seeded in 24-well plates at a density of 3 × 105 cells/well. After 24 h, cells were pulsed with 10 μg/mL 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFDA, Sigma Aldrich, St. Louis, CA, USA) for 20 min at 37 °C 5% CO2, treated with (+)-thioctic acid (lysine and piperazine salts), (−)-thioctic acid and (+/−)-thioctic acid (10, 20, 50 and 100 μmol/L) or DMSO for 18 h, and then incubated with 200 μmol/L H2O2 for 3 h. Cells were then washed with PBS, detached from wells and quickly analyzed on a FACScan flow cytometer (Becton Dickinson, San Josè, CA, USA) and the Cell Quest software (version 3.1f; Becton Dickinson; San Josè, CA, USA; 1995).
Twenty-week-old male SHR (
Control SHR and WKY rats received the same amounts of vehicle. Rats were handled according to internationally accepted principles for care of laboratory animals (European Community Council Directive 86/609, O.J. n° L358, 18 December, 1986). Blood pressure values were measured once a week by an indirect tail–cuff method in conscious rats. Before killing, animals were anaesthetized with pentobarbital sodium (50 mg/kg, i.p.), 5 mL of blood samples were collected by intracardiac withdrawal, and then decapitated. In the blood samples, levels of TBARS were measured using commercial kits (Cayman Chemical Company, Cat. No. 10009055). The brain was removed from the skull, then washed, weighed and divided into the two hemispheres. The left hemisphere was fixed in a HistoChoice solution, and embedded in a semi-synthetic paraffin. Serial consecutive 8-μm thick sections were stained with Nissl's method (cresyl violet 1.5%) for morphometric analysis and with hematoxylin and eosin for assessing the occurrence of relevant microanatomical changes. The right hemisphere was embedded in a cryoprotectant medium and stored at −80 °C until ready for use. Serial consecutive 12-μm thick sections were cut using a microtome cryostat and processed for immunohistochemistry as detailed below.
Paraffin-embedded coronal sections of the brain (12-μm thick) were processed for the immunohistochemical detection of GFAP, and NFP. The 1st, 4th, 7th, 10th, and 13th consecutive sections were processed for GFAP immunohistochemistry using a mouse serum against GFAP (Chemicon, Millipore, Cat. No. 3402) diluted 1:500 with 0.3% PBS-Triton X 100. The 2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th and 14th consecutive sections were processed for NFP 200 kDa immunohistochemistry by exposing them to a mouse monoclonal antibody raised against NFP 200 kDa (clone RT97, Chemicon, Millipore, Cat. No. 5262) diluted 1:500. The 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th and 15th were used as controls and exposed to a non-immune IgG instead of the primary antibody. For immunohistochemistry, sections were exposed overnight in a moist chamber at 4 °C to primary antibodies and then for 30 min at 25 °C to corresponding secondary biotinylated antibodies (mouse-antirabbit IgGs or goat-antimouse IgGs) diluted to 1:200. The product of immune reaction was revealed using 3,3′-diaminobenzidine as a chromogen.
Nissl's stained sections were viewed under a light microscope at a final magnification of ×160. Via a TV connection, images were transferred from the microscope to the screen of an IAS 2000 image analyzer and used as a microanatomy reference for quantitative immunohistochemistry. The cell body area of astrocytes, considered as cells displaying a dark-brown GFAP immunoreactivity, were assessed using an overlap function of the IAS 2000 image analyzer. Morphometric data was then analyzed according to the protocol described in an earlier paper of our group [
Means of different parameters investigated were calculated from single animal data, and group means ± SEM were then derived from single animal values. The significance of differences between means was analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by the Newman–Keuls multiple range test.
MTT analysis of PC12 cell viability after different treatments: Vehicle (H2O or DMSO), H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide, 200 μmol/L),
MTT analysis of PC12 cell viability after different treatments: Medium, DCFDA (2′,7′-dichlorofluorescein diacetate) H2O2 (200 μmol/L),
TBRAS levels in plasma, expressed as μM of malonyldialdeide, of WKY control rats (
Sections of the frontal cortex (grey matter) processed for the immunohistochemical demonstration of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in control WKY rats (
Sections of the CA1 subfield (stratum radiatum) processed for the immunohistochemical demonstration of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in control WKY rats (
Sections of the frontal cortex (Zone 2) processed for the immunohistochemical demonstration of neurofilament phosporylated 200 kDa in control WKY rats (
Size of GFAP-immunoreactive astrocytes in the frontal cortex and hippocampus of the different animal groups investigated.
|Frontal Cortex Grey matter
|Frontal cortex White matter
|Hippocampus CA1 subfield
|Hippocampus CA3 subfield
|Dentate gyrus
Mean of immunoreaction areas of astrocytes
|WKY Control
|100.2 ± 11.6
|75.9 ± 7.8
|126.3 ± 16.9
|149.9 ± 9.9
|102.1 ± 2.8
|SHR Control
|129.1 ± 5.1
|98.8 ± 5.8
|172.3 ± 9.5
|145.3 ± 5.7
|161.6 ± 11.4
|SHR (+/−) 250 μmol/kg/day
|132.4 ± 5.2
|83.2 ± 3.3
|153.8 ± 15.9
|153.4 ± 14.1
|177.4 ± 4.3
|SHR (+/−) 125 μmol/kg/day
|141.6 ± 11.6
|98.5 ± 6.4
|210.1 ± 13.4
|150.5 ± 12.6
|168.4 ± 19.5
|SHR (+) 125 μmol/kg/day
|118.9 ± 9.3
|88.6 ± 5.9
|130.2 ± 5.9
|154.6 ± 14.1
|173.6 ± 18.4
|SHR (−) 125 μmol/kg/day
|134.1 ± 8.1
|130.6 ± 11.6
|178.6 ± 12.1
|150.1 ± 13.8
|175.9 ± 9.7
Mean of immunoreactions areas of astrocytes is expressed in micron square meter (μm2). Data are mean ± SE;
Neurofilament 200 kDa immunoreactivity, in the frontal cortex and hippocampus of the different animal groups investigated.
|Frontal cortex
|Frontal cortex
|Dentate gyrus
NFP200 kDa immunoreaction density
|WKY Control
|29.2 ± 2.3
|45.6 ± 2.1
|40.3 ± 2.8
|37.4 ± 1.9
|41.5 ± 1.3
|SHR Control
|15.1 ± 0.4
|28.84 ± 0.3
|30.3 ± 1.3
|36.5 ± 2.3
|31.8 ± 1.1
|SHR (+/−) 250 μmol/kg/day
|25.8 ± 1.3
|31.4 ± 0.7
|35.3 ± 2.1
|33.5 ± 1.9
|36.8 ± 2.1
|SHR (+/−) 125 μmol/kg/day
|18.9 ± 0.7
|24.1 ± 1.2
|29.3 ± 2.1
|35.5 ± 2.2
|30.8 ± 2.1
|SHR (+) 125 μmol/kg/day
|23.9 ± 1.5
|39.2 ± 0.8
|36.3 ± 1.9
|38.5 ± 2.1
|38.2± 2.1
|SHR (−) 125 μmol/kg/day
|16.8 ± 1.3
|25.9 ±1.2
|31.3 ± 2.3
|37.5 ± 2.9
|29.8 ± 1.7
Neurofilament immunoreactivity. Values are expressed in arbitrary units calculated microdensitometrically as detailed in the materials and methods section. Data are mean ± SE;


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This seems to be a driver thing, as I have set up the machine to dual-
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Lal brushed aside reports of an omitted player using manpower to disrupt the team's practice session couple of days ago and said the team members were in their best frame of mind to take a shot at the title.
"There is no problem as such. All these are just exaggerated stories," he said.
Delhi would like to make amends to their woeful performance in the Ranji Elite championship while Mithun Manhas, who replaced Amit Bhandari as captain, will look to start his leadership role on a successful note.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir have their own problems to sort out.
The team's arrival, a day before the match, was delayed by about three hours.
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Lal said Delhi would not take their opponents lightly and that they would look to grab full points from the match.
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Just as soon as the whistle blew in Jacksonville to start the annual Florida-Georgia rivalry game, the contest looked essentially over, but the Gators had some dog in them in the second half, and mounted an unbelievable comeback.
Unfortunately, it was too little too late.
Georgia scored on its opening possession, then scored again three plays into their second for a quick 14-0 lead over the Gators.
The Bulldogs extended their lead to 20-0 after two consecutive field goals by Marshall Morgan, including one for 49 yards.
Freshman kicker Frankie Velez missed a 40-yard field goal, but put Florida on the board with a 31-yarder with 9:54 left in the second quarter.
The Gators held Georgia to minus-four yards on the Bulldogs' final drive of the first half, but Morgan nailed a 32-yard field goal attempt to give Georgia a 23-3 lead.
Plant High's Aaron Murray led Georgia to over 300 first half yards, but didn't carry the momentum into the second half and allowed Florida to mount a comeback of 17 unanswered points.
After Austin Hardin missed a 47-yard field goal, Murray attempted to lateral the ball, but it was dropped, ruling it a fumble. Leon Orr, with a heads up move, scooped the ball up and returned it to Georgia's 14-yard line. Two plays later, Mack Brown ran it in from the five to put the Gators back in the ball game down 23-10.
The Orr fumble recovery, coupled with Brown's TD run rejuvinated the crowd, and the Gators defense forced Murray & Co. to punt the ball away.
On the ensuing play, Tyler Murphy avoided a sack and somehow was able to get the ball off to Solomon Patton, who was taken to the ground by a horse collar penalty. Like most Florida-Georgia games, this one got chippy, and a sideline scuffle erupted after the tackle. Two players from each side received off-setting unsportsmanlike penalties, but Florida netted an additional 15 yards due to the horse collar.
Just as it looked like the momentum had shifted the Gators' way, the positive plays stalled as Kyle Moore was called for a noticeable false start, and on the next play, a first down was negated on an illegal formation flag. Head coach Will Muschamp opted to punt the ball, and the move paid off as the Gators special teams downed it at the 3-yard line and Loucheiz Purifoy picked up a safety after taking Murray down with a corner blitz.
Marcus Roberson returned the safety-kick 15 yards to midfield, and Murphy ended the third quarter with a 25-yard run down to the 14-yard line, as Florida trailed 23-12.
On the first play of the final quarter, Murphy kept the ball once again, and ran for a 14-yard touchdown, and converted the two-yard pass to Clay Burton for the two points to come within a field goal of rival Georgia.
The Florida defense continued to stifle the Bulldog's offense, not allowing much breathing room, and had the stop of the game on a 4th-and-1 that gave the Gators a first down at UGA's 39. In a frustrating turn of events, Neiron Ball took his helmet off, drawing an unsportsmanlike penalty, and backing UF up to its own 46.
Georgia's defense returned the favor, stopping Florida on third down, but a strange sequence of events gave Florida the first down after Georgia got called for 12-men on the field on 4th & 2. The Gators could not capitalize on the fresh set of downs, however, and the drive ended with Murphy sacked for a loss of 14 yards.
Murray was calm, cool, and collected on the next drive completing short passes and handing the ball off to Todd Gurley II to take time off the clock and pick up first down after first down.
As Georgia was driving down the field into Florida territory, Muschamp was forced to use two timeouts, leaving the Gators operating with no way to stop the clock with 1:20 left and a three-point deficit.
If the theme of the game for Florida was "bonehead penalties" they ended the contest with a bang, picking up another penalty (illegal hands to the face) to seal the deal for Georgia, and giving the Bulldogs their third consecutive win over the Gators.
Murray ended the day 16-of-25 with 258 yards and a touchdown, while Murphy completed 13-of-29 passes for 174 and added 28 yards on the ground with a score.
Gurley II rushed for 100 yards and a TD on 17 attempts for Georgia and Kelvin Taylor, son of Gator great Fred, had 20 carries for 76 yards on the ground for Florida.
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Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, on his second visit to China in a year, said he expects the country to surpass the United States as the technology giant's largest market, state media reported.
Cook said Apple would launch new products in China, but declined to comment on reports the company is planning a cheaper iPhone for emerging markets like China, the official Xinhua News agency reported late Thursday.
"China is currently our second largest market. I believe it will become our first. I believe strongly that it will," Cook told Xinhua in an interview.
Apple said it sold over two million iPhone 5 handsets in China within three days of its launch on December 14 last year.
Products of the California-based company, including the iPhone and iPad, are wildly popular in China where they are coveted by wealthy consumers.
Coming out with a more affordable iPhone in China and other markets could help Apple ward off competition from bargain-priced smartphones powered by Google-backed Android software.
A separate report carried by the news portal of Internet giant Sina quoted Cook as saying Apple planned to have more than 25 retail stores in China.
The company currently has 11 such stores in mainland China and Hong Kong. The Sina report gave no timeframe for the store openings.
Technology analysts say Apple has appeared slow to open more stores in China given the demand for its products.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Cook's visit.
On Cook's previous visit to China last March, the man tipped to be China's next premier, Li Keqiang, told him that foreign firms should protect workers as Apple faced criticism over factory conditions in China.
Speaking on the latest visit, where he met Chinese company executives in Beijing, Cook said Apple has strict codes of conduct for its suppliers manufacturing in China, which include Foxconn of Taiwan, Xinhua reported.
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"You cant have five bob each-way with these things and say youre going for the Cox Plate and then go for the Melbourne Cup. It just doesnt work that way with horses."
Those were the sentiments of Makybe Divas trainer Lee Freedman threemonths ago and despite the frenzied reaction to the great mares amazing win at Moonee Valley on Saturday, very little has changed.
There are three good reasons why Makybe Diva wont run in the Melbourne Cup tomorrow week if the track comes up firm, if Freedman doesnt believe she can beat some of the quality lightweight chances in the race, and because she is being aimed at a huge race in Dubai in March.
Firm tracks are Makybe Divas greatest enemy. Even as a young horse, she would jar-up on hard ground, just like she did in Sydney in 2004 when beaten bymore than four lengths in the BMW at Rosehill. It was only her amazing recuperative powers that allowed her to return two weeks later and win the Sydney Cup.
Then, in Japan in April and May, she was unplaced twice after striking flint-hard tracks. "She faltered every stride down that last furlong. I could feel it through her shoulders, every stride," Boss said after Japan.
Of course, the decision on a Melbourne Cup run may have been made last month with theannouncement of an enormous rise in prizemoney for the Sheema Classic (2400m) on Dubai World Cup night. The group 1 race at weight-for-age was worth $2.9 million last March but more than doubles to $6.6 million next March.
At the time of the announcement, Freedman noted that the race could be on Makybe Divas agenda. "You just cant ignore that sort of prizemoney and it would probably be an ideal race for her," he said.
Then there is the factor that no one anticipated just a few weeks ago. Makybe Diva seems to have the bunch of imports covered again this year, but from nowhere a local staying star Leica Falcon has emerged in much the same way as Makybe Diva did two years ago.
Makybe Diva, a seven-year-oldmare, must give Leica Falcon, a four-year-old gelding, an eightkilogram advantage in the Melbourne Cup. If her connections believe she cannot beat the Richard Freyer-trained stayer under those conditions, she will not start.
Freedman always has made it clear that the connections main goal for Makybe Diva was winning the Cox Plate rather than a third Melbourne Cup.
He was keen to get across the point that, for horses, there can be really only one grand final each campaign.
"If you leave them short at the beginning, youll get found out at the end," he said. "The decision has to be made, in principle, that we are going to go one way or the other pretty much after he first run."
Freedman said he was keen not to go to the well once too often with Makybe Diva. "She is seven years old, she is an old mare now. Youd hate to put her under the pressure that she would buckle trying to get ready for a Melbourne Cup. She has run in three major two-mile races in the past two years. Its like a marathon runner running three or four marathons. Its a lot of work. It will take its toll," he said.
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The vendors realize it, and pro-level Mac-management tools are now available from AirWatch, Centrify, MobileIron, and Symantec. More are coming from vendors like AppSense and AT&T (via its partnership with OpenPeak), as security and management vendors see both the user demand and the native capabilities in OS X and iOS to satisfy most businesses' needs.
Yes, it's more work for IT, but given how many IT organizations are still freaking out because they equate BYOD support with having to support anything and everything (not my definition, by the way), it's a lot less work than the alternative. Many organizations have gone this way with the iPad -- in fact, business adoption of the iPad has been more driven by the business than BYOD-seeking employees, unlike the case for smartphones. Why not extend that philosophy to Macs and iPhones?
The formalized Apple approach may not be the complete solution
If your organization has strict management over equipment and information, then the Juniper approach is the right answer. By "strict management," I mean:
- You do not let employees use home PCs (or Macs) to access the corporate environment, including email.
- You do not let employees install their own software (like iTunes or GoToMeeting) on the company-issued PC.
- You restrict access to at least some websites (including Webmail) and perhaps use the network to block or filter access to file-sharing and personal email.
It's these organizations that freak out the most about BYOD because the heterogeneous nature of the devices and apps means you simply can't achieve strict control. If you must be that strict, then be that strict. OS X and iOS allow it with the proper tools, just as Windows does with its panoply of third-party tools.
But most companies aren't that strict, and that's where the Juniper example is too simplistic an approach. For example, if you let people work at home on their own PCs, you've already accepted the risks of malware and information loss. You're actually safer from a malware standpoint if you allow OS X and iOS usage rather than Windows (and Android usage); if malware is your concern but you allow home-PC use, you certainly won't create more risk by allowing non-Windows devices into the at-home mix. You may even decrease it.
If you allow people to use their own PCs, then you have BYOD whether you know it or not. And if you're a reasonably well-managed larger company, you already have some technology in place to monitor access and even filter some of that access at the network level. Those approaches work for mobile devices, too.
Ask yourself why you allow people to use their own PCs. The answer is probably around cost savings and employee convenience. Well, that's why you would also let employees access email, some network services (via VPN, I hope), and files (presentations, employee evaluations, and all the similar work many white-collar employees tend to do in the peace and quiet of home) on their mobile devices. If you use segregation technologies like virtualization or policy-based containers (like AppSense's Strata Apps), you can do the same on mobile.
Now ask yourself why people want to use their own equipment rather than yours. The old standby of not wanting to tote around a heavy laptop is a weak excuse these days, given the lightweight options available. Their answer probably boils down to artisanship. Like chefs with their knives, contractors with their tools, and doctors with their medical bag, many knowledge workers pick a tool set they prefer because it "fits" them. Choosing to use a Mac or Windows 7 PC (if XP is the norm at work), an iPad or iPhone, or an equivalent Android or Windows mobile device, is the same thing. Ditto on choosing to use Office 2010, iWork, or LibreOffice at home even if the company uses Office 2007.


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Very early this morning, September 22, 2010, about 20 dolphins were herded into the cove at Taiji and locked behind nets. We kept an eye on the cove all day, but no other dolphins were brought in. The hunter boats gave up the search for more and called it a day.
The fishermen kept a strong vigil at the cove all day to ensure that no one released the dolphins. The police and Japanese Coast Guard also had officers on site. There are guards at the cove this night.
We can hear the dolphins breathing hard and slapping their tails on the water from time to time. They are in constant motion in the small space. The moon is near full and there is quite a bit of light.
We had to say farewell to Dwight and Sandra this morning. We were quite pleased though to meet Sonja and her two sons, Matthew 15, and Robin 13, at the cove today. Sonja is Dutch and her two sons are Swiss. They came to Taiji because they had heard about the slaughter here. They will be staying a few days.
Sonja, Matthew, Robin, and Elora under the watchful eyes of fishermen guards
This is the fourth capture of the season. Two have resulted in the release of dolphins not selected for the aquarium trade and one resulted in the death of them all. We do not know what will happen to these dolphins, but we will be there in the morning to document what comes.
For those who may be considering joining us, but are dealing with obstacles, I suggest you read Tarah's blog. She has it covered.
We need your help now more than ever. Spread the word, send donations, join in the protest, and if at all possible, come join us here in Taiji. To join us (voluntarily, and completely at your own cost and risk) in Taiji, write to me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I will get back to you, but please be patient. I cannot keep an eye on the Cove and answer email at the same time.
There is an international day of protest on October 14, 2010, where you will have an opportunity to let the Japanese government know how you feel.
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A FOOTWAY in Chester has been widened thanks to a grant from two councillors members budgets.
Councillors Bob Thompson and Alex Black have helped widen Hoole Lane, Hoole.
They acted after being contacted by families using the Hoole Lane footway at peak times of the day as walking to Hoole Church of England Primary and St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary Schools.
It resulted in some people and children using the footway and others the grass verge as they passed by each other.
Cllrs Thompson and Black funded £650 each from their member budgets to pay for part of the grass verge to be replaced by a metre of asphalt.
"This is a good news story for parents, carers and children using Hoole Lane at busy times of the school day," said Cllr Thompson.
"We were only too happy to fund the project which was requested by local people and it has definitely made a big difference."
Cllr Black said: "The grass verge was extremely muddy and churned up by the constant use of families using it to get to school.
"The perfect solution was the widening of the footway and I am pleased that something so simple has made such a difference to the local community."
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There won't be a reset on the fan... if there is a limit that tripped, the unit wouldn't allow the burners to come on. If its a newer system, it probably doesn't have a belt either. If it does then its very possible that it broke and needs replacing.
If the motor doesn't have a belt, then voltage needs to be checked to see if the board is trying to tun fan on. If it is sending voltage to motor, then the capacitor needs to be checked. If the motor has voltage, and the capacitor checks good, then the motor is likely bad.


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The internet is just smut...
The Communications Decency Act ensures that indecent material is not read or viewed by minors surfing the web. Though opponents say they want to protect minors, the absence of the CDA would leave children exposed to filthy and indecent content easily available online.
Some say the provision banning indecency is too vague to be enforced. Though the definition of indecency as "patently offensive by contemporary community standards" sounds vague, federal law already restricts indecent speech on radio and television by these very standards.
Opponents claim the Internet is more like newspapers than broadcast media. This would relax regulations: print content is regulated for obscenity and not for indecency, which is more restrictive. Those against the CDA say finding indecent material on the web is more difficult than on television, where you only have to switch between different channels. But I don't think typing "sex" into any search engine is a very difficult task.
Some also state that regulation of the Internet amounts to censorship because it violates our right to free speech. The government's compelling interest in protectign minors, however, overshadows any infringement on First Amendment rights. The First Amendment is alive and well today, even though the government has been restricting indecent speech in broadcast media for some time.
Others talk of a slippery slope to ever-greater intrusion into our private lives. The thought of Big Brother reading my e-mail is somewhat frightening, I must admit. I agree we should guard against the possibility of the government abus-ing its power, but we cannot let this fear paralyze us in our efforts to protect children from indecency. Moreover, the fear is rather unwarranted: existing legislation already allows the government to spy on us.
Lastly, the assertion that parents can buy software which allows them to block
their kids access to sexually explicit web sites is not completely valid.
Software products like Net Nanny are not foolproof and have considerable flaws.
Moreover, many children would probably have little trouble disabling software
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Although opponents of the CDA have raised numerous concerns about the law, their objections are clearly flawed and could threaten children with access to the Internet. Indiana Senator Dan Coats warned, "The Internet [without provisions against indecency] is like taking a porn shop and putting it in the bedroom of your children and then saying `Do not look.'" The CDA is a beneficial piece of legislation because it allows for a free exchange of ideas on the web while making adult material available to adults only.
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Today i was eating my lunch and after lunch i was flossing and i saw that i am missing my right back bracket i also wear rubberbands i wear my left side full time and my right at night. What should i do?
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Call your orthodontist pronto! Getting the bracket replaced soon is important to be sure you do not get "off track" from your treatment schedule. When you call, ask about whether you need to stop your elastics until the bracket is replaced.
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I'd call your orthodontist about your broken bracket so they can get you in to bond a new one. They'll be able to tell you if you can continue to wear your rubber bands without the bracket on.
They should be able to squeeze you into the schedule fairly quickly for a broken bracket so your be good as new in no time.
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Good job flossing after lunch! Many patients find it hard to find the time to floss with braces, perhaps you are using one of the newer orthodontic flossers.
I figure you know to call your doctor to set up a repair appointment. If you were a patient in my office I would advise to stop wearing the rubberbands until we have had a chance to take a look. The rubberbands may contribute to unwanted movement if some brackets are missing.
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Call your Orthodontist and make an appt to have it reparied as soon as possible. FYI, make sure you're not eating anything hard, sticky, or chewey, as these types of foods will tend to break brackets.
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When Robert Tsenin joined the Centro Properties Group board in October last year, he had no idea that within three months he would be the chief executive officer.
Following Centro's decision to tap the non-executive director for the top job, he must now address the property behemoth's crippling debt and complexity issues.
Tsenin brings a wealth of banking and property experience to the role after stints at Lend Lease, Goldman Sachs Australia and International Distressed Debt Fund among other board appointments.
His experience at Lend Lease has already exposed him to the volatile American market.
With the assistance of co-advisers, JP Morgan, Moelis & Co and UBS, Tsenin is weighing up his options on how to recapitalise the ailing company.
Tsenin says it is essential the investment banks work in a "collaborative manner" when formulating the group's restructure.
"JP Morgan and Moelis have combined to advise Centro Properties and UBS is advising Centro Retail Trust - in the first case we're all about trying to understand what is the best way forward, and the investment banks have to work in a collaborative manner and that's important to appreciate," he says.
A capital raising is one of many options available to Tsenin, as is a divestment of Centro's American assets, and he refuses to rule out either option.
"In terms of how the group will look in 12 or 24 months time that is something that you cannot predict today," he says. "There are lots of complications in terms of what is the best way to restructure the company."
Tsenin will become chief executive on March 1, subject to the finalisation of an employment agreement, Centro chairman Paul Cooper said in a statement on Tuesday.
He will become chief executive designate on February 5 to ensure an orderly handover from Glenn Rufrano.
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Stop the Lies! Why Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox Will Be Friends Forever
Lifelong friendships like Jennifer and Courteney's don't end that easily, and here's why.
-Faye Brennan
There's a big story making the rounds today claiming that Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston are no longer friends. A "source" says that the two had a falling out because Jennifer doesn't like the way Courteney is handling her separation from her estranged husband, David Arquette, because it's reminding her of the hurt Brad Pitt put her through. That's apparently why they haven't been photographed together in over a year.
Excuse my French, but bulls***!
Jennifer's rep has already shot down this theory, saying, "It's a complete fabrication. There was no fall[ing] out and Jennifer considers Courteney to be a dear and close friend."
But I don't need to hear from Jen's rep to know that this story is a croc. Although I don't know Courteney and Jen personally, I've read countless interviews in which both have talked about their bond, and it all sounds genuine and true. They've been friends for almost 20 years, weathering the ups and downs of Friends, fame, heartbreak, and Hollywood together. I like to think that what they have is the real deal.
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Their close friendship reminds me of relationships I have in my own life with the few people that I've become so close to, no matter what happens or how much time passes in between seeing each other, we never let go of that special connection. I call these people my lifelong friends, because I know they'll have my back and I'll have theirs for the long haul.
With these friends, I don't need to be seen or "photographed" with them once a year to prove what we have. I also wouldn't stop being their friend if I didn't agree with the decisions they were making in their romantic life. I would tell them if I disagreed, but I wouldn't hold that against them. That's part of what makes a lifelong friendship so rewarding — there's no judgement involved, just unconditional support.
So, do I believe that Jennifer would actually end her friendship with Courteney over what's happening between Courteney and David? Absolutely not.
Do I think it's crazy for people to assume they're not friends simply because they haven't been photographed together in a year? Absolutely.
AND, do I think it's totally bonkers that people STILL bring up Brad Pitt and paint Jen as this weak, destroyed victim who can't move on? Abso-friggin-lutely.
Lifelong friendships are extremely rare and hard to find. When you're lucky enough to have one, you don't want to throw it away easily. Something really terrible and unforgiveable would have to happen to make you want to end things, because losing a lifelong friend hurts just as much as a break-up. Sometimes, even worse. It feels like a piece of you is permanently gone forever and the person you would go to to help see you through it is now no longer an option.
As far as I'm concerned, Jennifer and Courteney are just fine and aren't ending what they have anytime soon. Sadly, these fluffed up rumors won't be ending anytime soon, either. But, as great friends, they'll hopefully be able to laugh about it… together.
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Our Lady from Under the Earth
One hour S-W of Paris, In the crypt
of the cathedral, an 11th or 12th century(?) statue was burnt on an
execution pyre during the Revolution in 1793, replaced with another
statue in 1857, then replaced again in 1976 with this present, more
accurate copy of the one that was burnt in 1793, 80 cm, natural pear
For millennia Chartres was the main pilgrimage site in France. With its
ancient Pre-Christian roots, its Druidic Black Madonna, its relic of the
Veil of the Virgin(*1), not to mention the power of its cathedral, Chartres
drew pilgrims from all over Europe. Much has been written about the magical,
alchemical power of the cathedral to bless, purify, and transform visitors,(*2) but this is not the place for that discussion. Suffice it to say that
the Lady of Chartres is a trinity of sorts who finds expression in the
cathedral as a whole, which bears her name Notre-Dame de Chartres, and
in the three main depictions of the Madonnna on three levels of the church:
1. Our Lady from Under the Earth (Notre-Dame-de-Sous-Terre)
For centuries, Our Lady of the Underworld, as I like to call her,(*3)
was enthroned on an altar inscribed with the words 'virgini pariturae,'
i.e. '(dedicated) to the virgin who will bear a child.'
The legend concerning Chartres directly speaks highly of the druids of
that territory as learned wise men with prophetic vision. In the year
50 B.C., so the story goes, they heard of Isaiah's prophesy of the virgin
who would bear a divine child. (Is. 7:14: "Therefore the Lord himself
will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and bear a
") The druids knew by divine inspiration that this would be the one
true God who would prove their old gods to be mere idols. Full of joyful
expectation, these Celtic priests sent a delegation to Jerusalem to inquire
if the miraculously conceived baby had already been born. Meanwhile a
prince of Chartres ordered a statue of this unknown virgin and child sculpted.
Not knowing their names, he simply referred to the image as 'virgo paritura,'
the virgin who will bear a child, and chiseled that title onto the base
of the sculpture. For fear of the Pagans, whose religion she would change
forever, he honored her in a secret place within the same sacred grotto
where "pagan idols" were worshipped. It turned out that his fear was unfounded
because soon the whole population had great devotion to the Virgin and
lovingly called her the Lady of Chartres.
This is a good example of how early Christians found creative ways to christen their ancient goddesses and keep worshipping the feminine face of God. Several elements in this legend are actually true.
1. The most important Druidic sanctuary of Gaul was indeed the grotto in Chartres,(*5) which was later turned into the crypt of the cathedral. Julius Cesar's account "On the War of the Gauls" (De Bello Gallico) mentions that once a year all the druids of Gaul would gather here, in the territory of the Carnuts, the tribe of Chartres, to decide disputes and hold religious celebrations. The emperor does not however mention a 'virgo paritura,' as later Christians liked to believe.
2. As is typical for Druidic goddess sanctuaries, a sacred well was part of the site.(*6) It is still visible today, although it has run dry. In pre-Christian times not just the well but the whole ensemble of caves was called 'holy, strong places' (Saints-Lieux-Forts). When it was Christianized it became the 'well of the holy strong ones' (Puits des Saints-Forts), said to have become miraculous ever since the first martyrs of Chartres were drowned in it.
3. The grotto had several chambers, hence the idea that the virgo paritura was kept in a secret place within the cave.(*7)
4. The Celts, Romans, and Egyptians did of course worship mother goddesses, many of which were sometimes referred to as Virgins. They were often depicted enthroned and with a child on their knees, after which the Christians modeled their "seat of wisdom" Madonnas. So there is indeed a striking continuity between the pre-Christian and the Christian expression of the feminine face of God, only that Christians preferred reversing the sequence of cause and effect.
In 1508 this now whitened Black Madonna was commissioned by a canon priest as a wooden copy of a much loved 13th century silver and gold plated Madonna called Notre-Dame la Blanche (Our Lady the White One). Around 1540, she was given to the cathedral.(*10) She holds a pear in her right hand.
She was strategically placed in the Cathedral. Why? The Cathedral Guide says because the faithful who came to kneel before Our Lady the White One on the main altar were disturbing the canon priests during their services. The people's adoration had to be moved aside to the gallery where Our Lady of the Pillar now resides.(*11) This is typical for the priests at Chartres: they seem always bothered by popular devotions to Mary and always looking for ways to shove her aside. Let's take a look at their track record.


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Iced Earth vs. Lamb of God – Death Match
Iced Earth have spearheaded a trifecta of destruction since the very inception of Death Match. They began by defeating deathcore band Carnifex, only to vanquish their second opponent, We Came As Romans. Iced Earth have now triumphed over one of metalcore's biggest names in Darkest Hour. One more win for Iced Earth will allow the track 'Dystopia' to be declared immortal in the Death Match Hall of Fame.
The stadium is set, the crowd is rowdy and Iced Earth are about to face their most dangerous opponents yet – Lamb of God. The Virginia-based metal band have recently released 'Ghost Walking,' the first single from their upcoming 2012 album, 'Resolution.' The track is a scathing piece of music, combining Lamb of God's signature sound with some Southern groove influence and fret-melting guitar work.
Do Iced Earth have what it takes to win their fourth consecutive battle to become the first inductee into the Death Match Hall of Fame? Or will Lamb of God crush the spree of victories with 'Ghost Walking?' Their fate is in your hands. Watch both videos and vote for your favorite track in the poll below:
Iced Earth – 'Dystopia'
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Ask a Lawyer and Get Answers to Your Legal Questions
Hello and thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
Question: "CONVICTED 4 embezzelment by bailee inearly 70's,have been called for jury duty 2times,vote,and have a passport. Am I eligable to purchase a fire arm 4 home prtection?"
Answer: There are two different laws at play here: (1) Federal law, and (2) State law.
Federal Law: The relevant Federal law states in part:
§ 922. Unlawful acts
(g) It shall be unlawful for any person—
(1) who has been convicted in any court of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition; or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
§ 921. Definitions
(a) As used in this chapter—
(20) The term "crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year" does not include—
(A) any Federal or State offenses pertaining to antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade, or other similar offenses relating to the regulation of business practices, or
(B) any State offense classified by the laws of the State as a misdemeanor and punishable by a term of imprisonment of two years or less.
What constitutes a conviction of such a crime shall be determined in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction in which the proceedings were held. Any conviction which has been expunged, or set aside or for which a person has been pardoned or has had civil rights restored shall not be considered a conviction for purposes of this chapter, unless such pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly provides that the person may not ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms.
In sum, the federal law does not allow a convicted felon to possess a firearm unless his civil rights have been restored, and state law does not restrict him from possessing a firearm. Since you can vote, it sounds like your civil rights have been restored. Now let's look at Kansas law to see about the second requirement.
Kansas Law: The relevant Kansas law states in part:
21-4204. Criminal possession of a firearm.
(a) Criminal possession of a firearm is:
(4) possession of any firearm by a person who, within the preceding 10 years, has been convicted of:
(A) A felony under K.S.A. 21-3401, 21-3402, 21-3403, 21-3404, 21-3410, 21-3411, 21-3414, 21-3415, 21-3419, 21-3420, 21-3421, 21-3427, 21-3502, 21-3506, 21-3518, 21-3716, 65-4127a or 65-4127b, or 65-4160 through 65-4164 or K.S.A. 2005 Supp. 21-3442, and amendments thereto, or a crime under a law of another jurisdiction which is substantially the same as such felony, has been released from imprisonment for such felony, or was adjudicated as a juvenile offender because of the commission of an act which if done by an adult would constitute the commission of such felony, was found not to have been in possession of a firearm at the time of the commission of the offense, and has not had the conviction of such crime expunged or been pardoned for such crime; or
(B) a nonperson felony under the laws of Kansas or a crime under the laws of another jurisdiction which is substantially the same as such nonperson felony, has been released from imprisonment for such nonperson felony or was adjudicated as a juvenile offender because of the commission of an act which if done by an adult would constitute the commission of a nonperson felony, and was found to have been in possession of a firearm at the time of the commission of the offense;
The crimes in part (A) above are as follows:
21-3401. - Murder in the first degree
21-3402. - Murder in the second degree
21-3403. - Voluntary manslaughter,
21-3404 - Involuntary manslaughter
21-3410. - Aggravated assault
21-3411. - Aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer.
21-3414. - Aggravated battery.
21-3415. - Aggravated battery against a law enforcement officer
21-3419. - Criminal threat.
21-3420. - Kidnapping
21-3421. - Aggravated kidnapping
21-3427. - Aggravated robbery
21-3502. - Rape
21-3506. - Aggravated criminal sodomy
21-3518. - Aggravated sexual battery
21-3716. - Aggravated burglary
65-4127a - Controlled substance statutes
65-4127b - Controlled substance statutes
65-4160 through 65-4164 Pharmacy statutes
2003 Supp. 21-3442 Involuntary manslaughter while driving under the
influence of alcohol or drugs
So, it doesn't sound like your crime was for any of the above. The only other question would be if you had a gun on you when you embezzled the car, as mentioned under part (B) above. If not, then it looks like it is legal for you to possess a gun in Kansas, and it looks like it is legal for you to possess a gun under Federal law too.
To be absolutely certain, however, I urge you to see a local attorney who has handled cases concerning convicted felons and gun possession.
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If you follow me on Twitter, you'll know I was totally dying to buy a certain dress. Welllll, this is it! haha. I love polka dots and sweetheart necklines, so when I saw this hanging all by it's lonesome self at Target, I had to try it on! I totally love the fit, and the cut is soooo pretty. I paired it with a cardi I haven't worn in wayyy too long. Not buying new clothes really forces you to LOOK at your closet. lol!
Anyway, I'm hosting a lunch for my girls next week (can't wait!) and this is a serious outfit contender! hehe :) I can't wait to hang out, eat, drink, and be merry!


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Rooms in 3D,just trying to coordinate having your own puppies! Let's visit your friend's house and take care of a friend's dog! *Play with your pet puppy in your favorite room anytime! You can customize your room and play with your puppy anytime you like. *Having fun with dress up together with your puppy. You can select your favorite clothes and customize your puppy. If you get along with your puppy,you will be able to enjoy more cute dress. * Vist your friend's room and play with your friend's puppy! You can visit your friend's room and take care of a friend's puppy. * Play with your puppy! Touch the screen and your puppy will come to you. Use your finger to pet your puppy and make him or her happy and more active. *Variety of ways to enjoy Use the menu icon to take your puppy out for a walk. You can feed and play ball with your puppy anywhere and anytime. * Care for your puppy to increase his/her happiness! Clean your puppy's room to provide a healthy environment. Brush your puppy's hair to maintain his/her appearance. * Get trophies! Puppy's happiness, puppy care, and to maintain clean the room and you can receive trophies for your effort! Take good care of your puppy and receive all the trophies! *Support with Game Center LeaderBoardsThe following is supported with Online Ranking ?Owner Level?Dog care rank?Voting Rank


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NASA slams Nibiru, Planet X talk, doomsday believers purchase one-way tickets to safe havens
Despite efforts by NASA to quell end-of-the-world panic by dispelling rumors of a collision between Nibiru or Planet X and Earth, there are still people who fear that the world will end on December 21, 2012. NASA has assured concerned Earthlings, however, that rumors of a massive collision between Nibiru, Planet X or any other space object and Earth are simply part of an internet hoax. Space.com also notes that there is no evidence to support the existence of the supposed planets.
"Nibiru and other stories about wayward planets are an Internet hoax," NASA writes in a post entitled "Beyond 2012: Why the World Won't End." "There is no factual basis for these claims. If Nibiru or Planet X were real and headed for an encounter with the Earth in 2012, astronomers would have been tracking it for at least the past decade, and it would be visible by now to the naked eye. Obviously, it does not exist. Eris is real, but it is a dwarf planet similar to Pluto that will remain in the outer solar system; the closest it can come to Earth is about 4 billion miles."
According to NASA, the collision between Nibiru and Earth was originally predicted for May 2003, but when nothing happened the date was moved forward to December 2012 and connected to the end of one of the cycles in the Mayan calendar.
There are a number of websites operated by true believers that perpetuate rumors of the Mayan Apocalypse. December212012.com is one website that tries to keep true believers informed with a countdown clock and the latest news on the Mayan Apocalypse.
"Never before in history has one date, one moment in time, been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, so many scientists, so many governments and to so many people all around the world," a statement on the website reads.
For those who believe in the end-of-the-world rumors, The Washington Post notes that there are a number of things you can do to prepare: You can buy apocalypse supplies, buy Mayan Apocalypse merchandise and hold a human sacrifice to appease the Mayan gods.
Some believers, however, are confident that the pyramid-shaped Mount Rtanj in Serbia can protect them from the end of the world. The Telegraph reported Monday that Serbia's mystic mountain is being targeted by believers. Hotels near the mountain tell the Telegraph that they are being overwhelmed with room requests from people who believe that the end of the world will occur on December 21. LiveScience notes that French officials announced that a mystical mountain in France would be closed on December 21 to prevent doomsday believers from overrunning the area.
The Mayan Apocalypse is even impacting flight bookings, according to The Huffington Post. Citing Skyscanner, the Huff Post points out that travelers are looking for one-way tickets to locations that are supposedly safe from different end-of-the-world scenarios. If NASA is wrong, however, no spot on Earth will be safe from a collision between Nibiru and Earth.
"Our planet has been getting along just fine for more than 4 billion years, and credible scientists worldwide know of no threat associated with 2012," NASA reminds Earthlings.


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Oval Citrine and Diamond Accent Promise Ring in Sterling Silver (2 Names)
Item# 19979206
The Peoples Difference
Why shop Peoples?
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Win her heart with this elegant customized gemstone promise ring. Created in sleek sterling silver, the eye is drawn to the 7.0 x 5.0mm oval-shaped golden-yellow citrine centre stone. A frame of shimmering diamond accents surrounds the centre stone, wrapping it in a sparkling embrace. The ring's shank can be personalized by adding two names or messages, up to five characters on one side and six characters on the other, to be engraved in a flowing script font (see line art for text length and placement details). A look she'll turn to often, this ring is finished with a bright polished shine. Custom made to fit her ring size. Sterling silver rings cannot be resized after purchase. View product details.
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Posted Monday February 20, 2012 2:59 PM GMT
In an effort to keep the romance alive, Khloe Kardashian installed a 'sex swing' in her bedroom on the season premiere of "Khloe and Lamar."
Unfortunately, the E! reality star's carpentry skills left much to be desired, and the swing collapsed before she and her hubby Lamar Odom could make use of it.
Never one to be discouraged, Khloe then decided that the bedroom that her brother Rob formerly occupied should be turned into a "sex chamber of love."
However, once Lamar returned from a 'long week,' he didn't have the energy to try out the new digs, and Khloe was left unsatisfied and frustrated.
filed under Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Khloe and Lamar, Television


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Caitlin Karolczak: Select Paintings 2006-2010
de Caitlin Karolczak
Acerca del libro
A selection of Caitlin Karolczak's paintings paired with an insightful interview conducted by Melbourne based visual artist Paul W Ruiz. Now with a small section illustrating the process & various layers that go into a finished painting.
Karolczak explores a number of themes in her work connected to the fragility of the human body and mind. Her imagery is often inspired by medical imagery. She deliberately and artfully arranges her subjects while purposely intersecting notions of beauty and distress.
Her pieces incorporate painting techniques from many eras, both classical and modern. She intertwines meticulously detailed renderings with abstract backgrounds, collages, and other unfinished representational details. She often uses vintage and recycled material, collecting everything from antique textiles and paper, to vials of powdered pigments and oils. The past lives of these materials offer additional texture to her artistic process.
80 pages. on premium paper.
Características y detalles
- Categoría Arte y fotografía
Cuadrado pequeño, 18×18 cm
80 Páginas
- Fecha de publicación abr. 25, 2010
- Etiquetas vintage photography, medical imagery, fine art, contemporary art, abstract painting, figural painting, panel painting, traditional painting, oil painting, art, abstract, figural, figurative, acrylic, collage, painting
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ASUS WL-HDD 2.5" - NAS and Wireless AP
Features of the ASUS WL-HDD
- What does it do?
Before we get into the finer details of the ASUS WL-HDD, we want to cover what it is and what it does. This fancy device from ASUS is NAS (Network Attached Storage) and AP (Access Point) all in one, at an affordable price. The device supports 2.5 inch hard drives (notebook size drives) and 802.11g Wireless Networking.
The device is designed to allow you to add file sharing storage to your network with ease (no drivers need to be installed) and provide Wireless Networking to a wired network through the AP side of the product.
Now we know what the product does, we can continue on.
- Package and Contents
The ASUS WL-HDD is a premium product from ASUS, so naturally you would expect a good package. ASUS provides a very detailed user manual in 6 different languages, a CD with the user instructions and manuals (just in case you prefer to read it on the PC), 1x 5 Meter RJ-45 CAT5E cable for connection to the wired environment, AC to DC Adapter with regional specific power plugs for mains and a small 6dba antenna for improved signal reception over the internal antenna used.
- The Unit
Now we take a look at the unit itself and there is very little in the way of unique look. You could be mistaken for thinking this looks just like a Wireless AP, this is where we differ. ASUS uses a Broadcom PCI based 10/100 Ethernet controller chip in order for wired network access back to a modem, router or any other network device. A Marvel Wireless Ethernet Controller chip, similar to the ones used on ASUS motherboards provides the Wireless backbone of both 802.11b/g support.
Unfortunately no super or Turbo-G standards are supported, which would have been a better option for his product - however, there is always room for another model down the track.
At the back of the unit is where all the ports are located. We will be going from left to right explaining he ports and the purposes. First you have your power port. The unit uses 5VDC at a max of 2 Amps, so if the supplied power unit does ever fail, replacements will be simple.
Next is a USB 1.1 port but this isn't for any kind of management access, its purpose is for data transfer. If you have any USB Stick drives or other USB storage and want to transfer the data from the stick to the ASUS HDD, you simply plug it in to the back and the ASUS HDD automatically assigns the USB stick a folder name based on the date and time - one of the handiest features I found. Unfortunately it is only USB 1.1 spec, so transfer of data above 128MB will take some time.
Next is a standard RJ-45 Ethernet port which is used to connect the ASUS WL-HDD to the wired network. This allows the device to be used as an Access Point for a wired network (which provides wireless networking ability) as well as give the workstations on the wired side access to the HDD.
Next is the LED display, there are two rows top and bottom - the top left is for HDD access, top right is the power status. Bottom left is WLAN access and bottom right is LAN access. Last but not least is the reset button, if you forget your admin password to the unit you simply press and hold for five seconds and the unit will automatically reset itself back to factory defaults or press it for one second and the unit goes in to power standby mode.
With the cover removed you can now see the internals of the unit. There isn't much to the unit itself. On the upper side you have a 44 pin IDE interface that connects to the Notebook Hard Disk (a Western Digital Scorpion was used here) and a battery to keep the internal RTC going in case the power is cut. The bottom of the drive reveals the circuits and controller chips. There are only three major units to speak of - the Broadcom 10/100 Ethernet link, Marvell 54g Wireless controller chip and a Promise UDMA-100 IDE controller chip, which is used for the unit to interface with the Hard Disk.
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- ASUS WL-HDD - Page 1 [Introduction]
- ASUS WL-HDD - Page 2 [Specifications]
- ASUS WL-HDD - Page 3 [Features]
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