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Emergency Planning
Recovering from Rita's Wrath
September 27, 2005
Initial assessments of storm-torn areas in southwestern Louisiana showed that many horse owners were able to get out of Hurricane Rita's way before it battered the coast as a Category 4 storm on Saturday, Sept. 24. Veterinarians said that while... Read More
Subscription Delivery Hampered by Gulf Coast Hurricanes
September 26, 2005
While delivery of a magazine subscription is probably the last thing on the minds of people living in areas devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, The Horse would like to assure our readers in these areas that they won't lose their... Read More
AHJF Helps Katrina Victims
September 26, 2005
A press release from the board of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation (AHJF) expressed their sadness over the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. As the need for emergency recovery assistance declines, the board of the AHJF stated they ar... Read More
Texas Addresses Hurricane Rita's Animal Issues
September 26, 2005
Before Hurricane Rita passed through Texas, agricultural-related agencies and associations teamed up in support of the Division of Emergency Management to address animal and livestock rescue, and recovery and disposal of carcasses.
"In... Read More
Equine Rescue and Relief in Louisiana
September 25, 2005
The following is a report from the Larmar Dixon Expo Center in Louisiana.
The horse rescue and relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina are still ongoing and have been a resounding success. A total of 381 animals (approximately 15... Read More
Texas Horses Evacuate
September 24, 2005
As Hurricane Rita begins to make landfall, evacuees are stuck in gridlock traffic. In some areas traveling a single mile can take up to four hours. And these folks are seeking shelter for their animals.
"The traffic is maddening," said... Read More
Texas Prepares for Rita
September 24, 2005
With the Hurricane Rita preparing to make landfall, many pet owners are scrambling to find refuge for their animals. The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) in response has placed a list of holding areas for those evacuating the Hurricane's... Read More
USEF Hurricane Equine Relief Fund Will Assist Rita Victims
September 24, 2005
All donations made to the USEF Equine Relief Fund from Sept. 23, 2005, forward will be used to assist victims of any 2005 hurricane, including Katrina, Rita, or any others that could occur.
The Fund will assist those agencies working... Read More
Hurricane Rita Texas Preparations: TAHC
September 23, 2005
The Texas Animal Health Commission has set up an emergency hotline to provide pet owners with information on available shelters by county.
The number is: 800-550-8242 and operates Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Pre-selected shelters... Read More
Preparing for Rita in Louisiana
September 23, 2005
BATON ROUGE— Still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Southern Louisiana braces for the oncoming power of Hurricane Rita. In anticipation of this Category 4 Hurricane, the Louisiana State University Hurricane Equine... Read More
Louisiana Rescue Horse Shoeing Task Force
September 23, 2005
The American Farrier's Association (AFA) President Craig Trnka, CJF announced the formation of the Louisiana Rescue Horse Shoeing Task Force created to provide care for the horses affected by the recent hurricanes, according to a press... Read More
ETI To Match Funds For Equine Hurricane Victims
September 21, 2005
At the September meeting, the Equestrian Trails Inc. (ETI) board of directors voted to make a contribution to Hurricane Katrina's equine victims hoping to raise $25,000. The board voted unanimously to contribute up to $5,000 in matching funds fo... Read More
Making Horses Eligible for Federal Emergency Funds
September 21, 2005
Language making horses eligible for federal disaster assistance is now included in the USDA FY 2006 appropriations bill. The provision was added as an amendment offered by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY). It was passed by voice vote. Its effectiv... Read More
Disaster Training for Veterinarians Pays Off
September 20, 2005
So how do veterinarians who teach school, give dogs rabies shots, and work on lame horses get ready for something like Hurricane Katrina? These folks don't work in HAZMAT suits in their normal jobs. Most have never been in situations where there... Read More
Animal Rescue--Two Weeks in Mississippi
September 20, 2005
Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, is a professor of animal and veterinary sciences at Clemson University, an instructor in emergency and disaster planning and rescue (along with his wife, Rebecca, PhD, a Major in the US Army Reserves mobilized to Activ... Read More
TheHorse.com Database Aids In Cat Rescue
September 20, 2005
Thanks to the rescue efforts of Shawn Alladio, owner of K38 Rescue, and the list of animals stranded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina featured on TheHorse.com (
Louisiana Convoy Put on Hold
September 20, 2005
With Hurricane Rita heading for the Gulf Coast, a convoy of feed, hay, and medical supplies from Shreveport, La., destined for Tangipahoa Parish and Plaquemine Parish, has been put on hold until further notice. The convoy of 15-20 trucks and... Read More
LSU Hurricane Equine Rescue Operation (HERO)
September 19, 2005
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Clinic established the Horse Hurricane Helpline on Thursday, Sept. 1, and faculty, staff, and students began fielding countless calls around the clock from people reportin... Read More
Katrina Increases Mosquito Population
September 19, 2005
Katrina Increases Mosquito Population; WNV Outbreak Not Expected
The mosquito population of the Hurricane Katrina-affected areas is expected to increase at a staggering rate, according to Joe Conlon, American Mosquito Control Association... Read More
Mississippi Horse Slaughter Rumors Untrue
September 16, 2005
Officials working with the official horse rescue organizations in Mississippi say that rumors that 5,000 horses have been abandoned and/or shipped to slaughter is untrue.
According to official reports, there are very few horses in the... Read More
Mississippi Animal Relief Fund
September 16, 2005
Anyone wishing to help horses, horse owners, veterinarians, or small animals in Mississippi should contact the Mississippi Animal Relief Fund toll-free at 888/722-3106. Mississippi State Veterinarian Dr. Jim Watson said today (Sept. 16) that... Read More
Churchill Downs Incorporated Twin Spires Club to Sponsor 'Racing to the Rescue Drive' For Members
September 15, 2005
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) is offering a unique and easy way for racing fans to contribute to the relief efforts in Louisiana and other states affected by Hurricane Katrina. Through its customer-rewards program, the Twin Spires Club... Read More
Louisiana State University Equine Rescue Operations
September 14, 2005
Whereas the needs of horses and local equine facilities have changed somewhat in the two weeks following Hurricane Katrina, the rescue efforts of the Louisiana State University (LSU) team continue on a daily basis. Horses continue to be brought... Read More
New Orleans Carriage Horse Update
September 13, 2005
Seventeen carriage horses and two carriage mules from New Orleans' Charbonnet Mid-City Carriage Company are living at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzalez, La. The rest of the company's animals have been moved from Louisiana to a farm in... Read More
Deworming Strategies and Hurricane Recovery
September 13, 2005
The level of equine parasite transmission should be diminished on pastures that were so flooded they had to be evacuated, said Craig Reinemeyer, DVM, PhD, president of East Tennessee Clinical Research in Knoxville, Tenn. "Many larvae would get... Read More


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I've been soooooooooo busy...going in circles. If I do go online, I'm either working on Ask Aunt B or on my new obsession; SpotTheDifference.com. Yes, I said obsession cause that's what I tend to do and do and do until I could spew. I'm that way with music too and tend to listen to the same songs over and over. Right now, it's Chicago's Greatest Hits and such.
If you stop by, I surely appreciate it. Say hello and let me know how you are.
Points to Ponder
They say, "Paranoia will destroy ya." No, I'm not referring to smoking pot which I've not done for many, too many years. And yes, I quit because I would get way too paranoid. But I suppose the Stoners have reason to worry, huh? I mean every day, even in my rinky dink town, there's at least 7-15 busts, mostly traffic stops where they get busted with a personal amount of Mary Jane. I'd say that's reason enough to be paranoided out, huh? That and DUI's make up the better portion of the JPD Police Reports. Make sure you check out the scary section; "Most Wanted." It does prove one thing; The Boys in Blue here are doing their joby jobs. I always give credit where credit is due and my hats go off to these guys catching the drunk drivers. Yep, it's all fun and games till one of 'em kill/hurt/maim's one of your family or friends driving drunk, huh?
Speaking of credit, my point about the paranoia is not about that. It was an "Ah Ha" moment a few years back concerning Credit Reports. Think about this; They offer you Free Credit Reports, every day, all day long. But Why is it free after all, nothing's for free, there is no free lunch and every diddley damn Company/Corp or thing has an ulterior motive when something says it's "FREE."
The reverse psychology of it, when you read the following is that it's your inalienable right, dammit, to get this report;
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.
A credit report includes information on where you live, how you pay your bills, and whether you've been sued, arrested, or filed for bankruptcy. Nationwide consumer reporting companies sell the information in your report to creditors, insurers, employers, and other businesses that use it to evaluate your applications for credit, insurance, employment, or renting a home.
And the hilarious part is...now they know where to find you if you do have any old credit issues, you know like the time you ordered from BMG Music or Columbia House, got the buttload of CD's free and didn't pay the bill.
That's right you dirty rotten "FREE" selling scoundrels, I'm on to ya and ya won't get me!

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Selecting the right criminal justice career requires reliable information about the opportunities that exist in the criminal justice industry. Regrettably, many students and professionals are quick to pursue an academic or career path that ultimately does not lead them to the career they were hoping for.
CriminalJusticeUSA.com provides aspiring criminal justice professionals with current, reliable and informative career information and job descriptions designed to help them make an informed decision when it comes to selecting a career in criminal justice or law enforcement.
Just click on any of the following to view its description:
Working for the U.S. Treasury Department, ATF agents implement and enforce U.S. laws concerning the possession and sale of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms. They take part in a wide variety of investigations that involve obtaining search warrants, making raids, searching for physical evidence, conducting surveillance, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and making arrests. ATF agents work in close contact with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies supplying on-going assistance in the struggle against violence and crime. ATF agents also assess all evidence at the close of an investigation and organize specific case reports that assist the U.S. attorney in preparing for trial.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents implement regulations and laws concerning illegal drugs. The DEA is the front-running agency for domestic implementation of Federal drug laws and also has the exclusive task of organizing and tracking U.S. drug investigations overseas. Agents carry out intricate criminal investigations, keep a close watch on criminals, and penetrate illegal drug organizations using covert operations.
A Deputy Sheriff serves in a highly responsible and visible capacity in the protection of life and property; he or she performs law enforcement and crime prevention by patrolling assigned areas, answering calls for service, and investigating crimes. The Deputy Sheriff works under general supervision within a framework of established procedures and is expected to perform a variety of law enforcement duties with only occasional instruction, assistance and supervision. In most jurisdictions, they are expected to exercise authority when necessary, whether on or off duty. General supervision of the Deputy Sheriff is provided by a Sheriff's Sergeant or a higher level of sworn personnel depending upon assignment.
Duties include:
- Patrol County and investigate any questionable events
- Conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, and other criminal incidents; check buildings for physical security
- Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court
- Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders
- Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed
- Perform coroner duties as assigned
- Serve warrants, subpoenas, and civil documents
- Assist in county search and rescue operations over a wide area
- Perform bailiff duties as assigned
- Serve as rangemaster for the Department as assigned
Law at the county level is enforced by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
Places where city police departments do not work or exist are covered by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. A sheriff's job is similar to that of a city police chief. A deputy sheriff's job is similar to that of a police officer.
Occupational activities:
- Carry out arrest warrants. Locate offenders and take them into custody.
- Enforce traffic laws and issue citations.
- Investigate suspicious activities and safety hazards.
- Patrol courthouse, grand jury room, or assigned areas to provide security and enforce laws.
- Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls. Question people entering secured area in jail to determine their purpose. Direct or re-route them.
- Pursue and arrest suspected criminals.
- Question people entering secured area in jail to determine their purpose. Direct or re-route them.
- Seize property by court order. Place notices in public places.
- Serve subpoenas and summonses.
- Take control of accident scenes to maintain traffic flow. Assist victims and investigate causes.
- Transport prisoners or defendants between jail, District Attorney's office or medical facilities.
- Write reports, maintain accurate records, and log daily activities.
Detectives are similar to investigators in that they collect evidence and gather facts for criminal cases. Some may be assigned to work as part of an interagency task force combating specific types of crime. These detectives examine records, observe the activities of suspects, conduct interviews, and participate in raids and arrests. Typically, detectives, inspectors, and State and Federal agents specialize in one of many specific areas of violation, such as fraud or homicide. Within their specialization they are assigned cases on a rotating basis. They then work their assigned case until a conviction or arrest is made, or until the case is dropped.
The primary duty of sheriffs and police officers is to enforce the law. They help the community fight criminals by making arrests, assisting people with emergency situations, investigating crimes, helping prosecute criminals by collecting and securing evidence, testifying in court, and writing detailed reports.
Police officers generally work in towns or cities, but deputies have authority in rural areas where no police departments are located. Police officers often work in specialized areas in bigger cities including rape, homicide, and traffic. In rural areas and smaller communities, sheriff's deputies and police officers must be able to respond to a wide spectrum of emergencies and situations.
U.S. marshals and deputy marshals provide the Federal courts with protection while making sure the judicial system operates correctly. Their job description includes shielding Federal witnesses, transferring Federal prisoners, providing security for Federal judiciary, and supervising criminal enterprise assets in custody. They have the broadest range of authority of all Federal law enforcement agencies and work in virtually every Federal law enforcement endeavor. US marshals also track and apprehend Federal fugitives.
The state of the union has a strong affect on a U.S. marshal's job. Historically, they were accountable for duties including presidential protection and taking the census. Recently, U.S. marshals have been in charge of "providing protection for the federal judiciary, transporting federal prisoners, protecting endangered federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminal enterprises." U.S. Marshals are responsible for arresting over 55 percent of federal fugitives, more than all the other federal agencies combined.
Probation and parole officers oversee two kinds of individuals: offenders sentenced to probation (people who carry out the conditions of sentences demanded by the court) and parolees (people released from prison that must serve parole-board-ordered sentences). While carrying out these jobs, officers guarantee the security of the public as they work to help regenerate their clients. Working alongside social services, probation and parole officers assist their clients in receiving the education, counseling, jobs, and housing essential to a full rehabilitation. They are also responsible for writing pre-sentence reports for judges. These reports are based on the officers' investigative work of the offenders' backgrounds and give judges essential information needed to make a suitable sentence for each criminal. Probation and parole officers also give testimonies at pretrial and parole board hearings to assist in the clarification of these reports. Also, they investigate infringements of court-ordered sentences.
A correctional officer watches over convicted criminals who are serving time in a penitentiary, jail, or reformatory. They also oversee those who are waiting for trail after being arrested. They preserve security and inmate responsibility to prevent escapes, assaults, and conflicts.
The majority of correctional officers work in federal and state prisons or in large jails. They are responsible for over one million incarcerated offenders at all times. Correctional officers also watch over those detained by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Individuals in custody are either deported or released. Officers also work for private for-profit groups in their correctional institutions. Prisons and jails can be hazardous work environments; however, prisons maintain a more constant population than jails. This allows correction officers in prisons to know the safety requirements of each prisoner they work with.
Parole officers work with individuals who have been released from prison prior to their actual sentence release date. A parole officer helps parolees adjust back into society as well as avert any actions that would jeopardize their parole status. Parole officers accomplish this goal by developing a plan for the parolee before he or she is released from prison. These plans consist of employment, housing, health care, education, drug screening and other activities that help the parolee's rehabilitation and function in a community environment. Parole officers attend parole hearings and make recommendations based on their interviews and surveillance of parolees. A parole officer is most often employed by the state department of corrections, state criminal justice department, a youth authority/juvenile corrections, county or a federal justice department.
Based on the increasing population and the growth of crime that coincides with an increasing population, the job outlook for parole officers looks solid. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov, predicts the number of jobs for Parole Officers will increase 11% from 2006-2016.
Bailiffs provide courtroom security. When they arrive at work, they ensure the courtrooms are safe. They check for hidden bombs, guns, or other dangers. They monitor the cleanliness of courtrooms. Bailiffs make sure people are not armed as they enter the courtroom. When unauthorized weapons are found, bailiffs confiscate them.
A bailiff's professional duties include:
- Announce entrance of judges.
- Contact sheriff's office for security or medical assistance.
- Check courtrooms for security and cleanliness. Make sure judges have case files and supplies.
- Escort juries to restaurants and other places outside of the courtroom.
- Guard hotels where juries are kept overnight. Maintain order in courtrooms during trials.
- Prevent contact with the public.
- Remove or arrest people who disrupt court procedure.
- Remove and keep unauthorized firearms from people who enter courtrooms.
- Stop people from entering courtrooms while judges are instructing juries.
Court clerks execute duties for a court of law including processing legal records.
They create a schedule of cases to be heard in court; send the participants information with the details of the trial; assume responsibility for the preparation of post, file, and route documents and case folders. They also proofread legal documents to ensure the procedures followed were accurate.
Clerks verify case folders prior to each case being heard; ensure that associated records and documents are in the case folder; demand copies of any missing documents; retrieve information for judges; and collect information concerning the case from attorneys, witnesses, and other individuals connected to the case. They provide the district attorney's office with information regarding cases they prosecute. Forms needed by the judge are prepared by the clerk on the day of the hearing or trial.
While the court is in session, court clerks must administer oaths to witnesses. They use a stenotype machine or use shorthand to take minutes of the trial. They record the testimony, using a computer, after court closes. The case results, court orders, and mandated fees are also recorded by the clerk. They are responsible for gathering and recording court fees or fines. The filing of public records, including mortgages, deeds, and marriage licenses, is completed by court clerks.
Legal assistants, also called paralegals, are supervised by licensed attorneys. They offer assistance by completing legal research, preparing notebooks for trial, interviewing clients, helping write legal briefs, reviewing and updating files, and drafting documents.
In the past, legal assistants have been trained "on the job." However, an increasing number are acquiring training from specialized legal assistant programs located at universities, business schools, and community colleges. These programs can take a few months to up to four years to complete and generally require areas of study including specific legal classes, related electives, and general college requirements.
Legal assistants are required to get documents ready to meet the same deadlines of their supervising attorneys. Under close supervision, legal assistants must write reasonably and accurately. Paralegals need to have superb listening skills and a strong ability to relate to a diversity of people in order to effectively interview individuals. The ability to speak a foreign language is helpful. Legal assistants have to uphold the confidentiality of clients. Skills in computers, word processing, and "on-line" legal research are necessary to provide legal assistance to attorneys.
A victim advocate is often found within the district attorney's office or may be funded by a non-profit group, such as one concerned with rape victims or victims of domestic abuse. Victim advocates provide support services for victims of crimes and traumatic events. They ensure victims are advised of suitable treatment options and perform crisis intervention services. They focus on explaining, supporting, encouraging, and consolidating resources to minimize psychological, physical, financial and emotional effects on the crime victim. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.
With a master's degree, victim advocates can become directors or managers of victim advocacy programs at law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Program directors and coordinators have a greater range of responsibilities and generally higher salaries. Victim advocacy directors supervise lower-level victim advocates, create long-term crisis intervention plans and work with other human services professionals to provide quality victim support practices.
U.S. spies have been in existence since the country's beginning, as far back as the Revolutionary War and a man named Nathan Hale. However, the Central Intelligence Agency is a comparatively new organization. It was established by President Truman by the signing of the National Security Act in 1947. The purpose of the CIA is: "to collect, evaluate and disseminate foreign intelligence" and "to engage in covert action at the president's direction."
The CIA does not make policies, but rather gives policy makers (i.e. the President, and the National Security Agency) the information they need to make informed decisions.
As the fact book of the CIA explains, the CIA finds responsibility in:
- Providing accurate, timely, comprehensive, evidence-based, foreign intelligence associated with national security; and
- Conducting special activities, counterintelligence activities, and other functions related to national security, and foreign intelligence, as directed by the President.
Customs agents are responsible for investigation of money laundering, customs fraud, narcotics smuggling, child pornography, and enforcement of the Arms Export Control Act. Foreign and domestic investigations are comprised of physical and electronic surveillances, use and development of informers, and the assessment of records from couriers, importers and exporters, manufacturers, and banks. They obtain and carry out search warrants, hold interviews, and work with various agencies on joint task forces.
Custom inspectors enforce importing and exporting laws by examining luggage, shipments, clothing worn or carried, and transportation including trains, vehicles, vessels, and airplanes leaving or entering the United States. Commercial and noncommercial cargoes leaving and entering the United States are weighed, measured, examined, sampled, counted, and gauged. Smuggled and prohibited items are confiscated by inspectors. Customs inspectors also stop contraband and detain, look for, and arrest violators of U.S. law.
The Federal Government upholds a strong reputation in most departments of law enforcement. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents are the Government's primary researchers, accountable for investigating infringement of over 260 statutes and performing susceptible national security investigations. Agents observe court-authorized wiretaps, participate in sensitive undercover assignments, track the interstate movement of stolen property, perform surveillance, examine business records, investigate white-collar crime, and collect evidence of espionage activities. The FBI conducts investigations concerning public corruption, drug trafficking, fraud against the government, terrorism, organized crime, interstate criminal activity, bribery, copyright infringement, civil rights violations, bank robbery, extortion, kidnapping, financial crime, air piracy, espionage, and other infringements of federal laws.
Presently, the FBI only admits applications for candidates who possess at least one of the following skills:
- Accounting/Finance experience (Accounting/Finance Degree/CPA/or at least 2 years relative work experience)
- Computer Science experience or other Information Technology specialties
- Engineering experience
- Fluent in a foreign language (Arabic, Farsi, Pashtu, Urdu, Chinese [all dialects], Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese)
- Law Enforcement or other investigative experience
- Law experience
- Military experience
- Physical Science Experience (such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc.)
Key Role
Immigration Officers play a critical role in enhancing the national security of the United States and the integrity of its legal immigration system. As an Immigration Officer, you will be the main point of contact for USCIS on any national security and public-safety issues. You will also serve as a liaison between USCIS, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies to enhance local, regional, and national policies and procedures relative to the detection and pursuit of immigration benefit fraud. Your primary role will be to perform a variety of fraud detection and national security-related duties consistent with the national effort directed by USCIS Office of Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS).
Your primary responsibilities may include:
- Identifying and pursuing immigration benefit fraud
- Analyzing local, regional, and national polices and procedures related to immigration benefit fraud
- Conducting interviews and investigations regarding potential fraud
- Preparing reports based on your analyses that articulate findings and propose future recommendations
Characteristics of a successful Immigration Officer, FDNS candidate include:
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
- Ability to research and analyze legal information in order to apply appropriate laws and procedures
- Ability to articulate information effectively both orally and in writing with people from diverse backgrounds
The entry of legal immigrants and visitors into the U.S. is facilitated by inspectors and agents working for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The INS is also responsible for the detainment and deportation of individuals who attempt to come into the country illegally. The INS task force includes immigration agents and inspectors, border patrol agents, criminal investigators, and deportation and detention officers. Immigration inspectors inspect passports, and interview and assess people who are seeking entry into the U.S. and its territories. It is their primary duty to determine whether or not those seeking admission are legally eligible to enter the United States.
Immigration inspectors also maintain records, prepare reports, and process applications and petitions for temporary residency or immigration into the United States. Border Patrol agents oversee the country's boundaries. Over 8,000 miles of international land and water boundaries are protected by U.S. Border Patrol agents. The mission of these agents is to prevent and identify the unauthorized entry of undocumented foreign nationals into the U.S., to apprehend the violators they discover, and to stop the admission of illegal imports and smuggled goods such as narcotics.
The Secret Service, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, is a federal law enforcement agency, headquartered in Washington D.C. There are two missions given to Special Agents.
Protection: Special agents are responsible for the protection of the President of the United States, the Vice President, President-elect, Vice President-elect, and each of their immediate families. They are also in charge of protecting all former Presidents, their spouses and minor children until age 16, major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and their spouses, visiting foreign heads of states/governments and their accompanying spouses, as well as all others designated by law.
Investigations: Special agents conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving fraud. These include: computer crimes, counterfeiting, false identification, telecommunications fraud, identity theft, telemarketing fraud, and electronic funds transfer fraud.
Secret Service Agent Qualifications:
- Must be a United States citizen
- Must pass a medical exam – vision, hearing, cardiovascular, mobility of extremities
- Must pass a drug screening
- Must pass a report writing test
- Must pass an extensive background investigation
- Must pass a polygraph examination
- Must pass an in-depth interview
- Must pass an entrance exam
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
- Must be over age 21 years and under age 37 years
Candidates hoping to become special agents must also have a four-year college degree from an accredited university (or have at least three years of experience working in law enforcement or criminal investigative fields that necessitate an understanding and utilization of laws relating to criminal violations; or have an comparable combination of work experience and education).
Criminalists identify, compare, analyze, and interpret physical evidence. A criminalist's primary role is to objectively examine physical evidence using investigative skills and practical experience. It is the criminalist's job to separate important evidence from trivial evidence that has little or no intrinsic value. Using scientific methods the criminalist then identifies, sorts, and compares the evidence in a way that will be useful to the trial or investigation.
Criminologists study crime and criminal law. They analyze criminal behavior patterns and criminal laws, and provide theoretical explanations for criminal and delinquent behavior.
Primarily involved in research and teaching, criminologists supply a great deal of knowledge to the study of policing, police administration and policy, juvenile justice and delinquency, corrections, correctional administration and policy, drug addiction, criminal ethnography, macro-level models of criminal behavior, radical criminology, theoretical criminology, and victimology. In addition, they evaluate various biological, sociological, and psychological factors related to criminology. Some criminologists may also engage themselves in community initiatives and evaluation and policy projects with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies.
Some criminologists may conduct their own research while teaching legal studies, criminology, sociology, and law at a university. Some may work for state and federal justice agencies as policy advisors or research officers. And, some may work in private practices where they provide consulting services for various issues such as crime statistics, juvenile justices, adult corrections, and law reform.
Compliance officers and inspectors provide the public with protection by implementing rules.
Compliance officers and inspectors work with a variety of issues including the environment, worker rights, and licensing. Although compliance officers and inspectors often work with different issues, they frequently have common duties.
Compliance officers and inspectors conduct investigations concerning complaints. They collect information from the person filing the complaint, converse with the person or organization the complaint is regarding, and visit the site of the problem if the complaint is environmental. Officers and inspectors sometimes complete surveys, review records, or make analyses to get more facts. They often assess safety laws and rules and decipher them for specific cases. Not only do they investigate complaints, but they also routinely inspect various organizations.
Compliance officers and inspectors generally specialize in a certain area of work. Environmental compliance officers observe hazardous waste disposal, air and water pollution, and various environmental issues. Licensing examiners assess applications for an assortment of licenses, such as drivers' and professional licenses. Equal opportunity officers investigate discrimination issues in the workplace. They find if employers are hiring people regardless of their age, color, disability, national origin, race, or religion. Government property inspectors supervise contracts, examine materials, property, and investigate fraud. Financial examiners observe the sale of real estate and securities.
Forensic psychologists apply psychology to criminal justice. Although similar in some aspects, forensic psychology is different from forensic science. One major difference is that forensic psychologists look deeply into the immense psychological perspectives associated with the crime and apply them to the case so that justice might be served. They frequently deal with legal issues such as news, laws and public policies, and are asked to determine the mental state and competency of the defendant at the time of the crime, and throughout the legal proceedings. Each of these issues blends law topics and psychology together, and is essential to the field of forensic psychology. Forensic psychologists also use their knowledge of psychology to analyze a criminal's mind and intent, treat mentally ill offenders, practice within the civil arena, and consult with attorneys.
Very few academic institutions offer degrees specifically focused on forensic psychology. Therefore, individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in forensic psychology should take an academic course load centered on criminal justice and psychology classes. Other classes that help prepare students for the field of forensic psychology include: cognitive, clinical, criminal investigative, social, and developmental psychology.
Private detectives and investigators employ various methods to decide the facts in numerous situations. Different kinds of searches and surveillance are used in investigation procedures. Personal interviews are used to collect information in cases that include background checks and missing persons. Private detectives and investigators provide businesses, attorneys, and the public with various personal, financial, and legal help.
A wide variety of services are offered by private detectives and investigators. The majority of detectives and investigators have received training in physical surveillance. Specific clients determine the responsibilities of private detectives and investigators.
Private detectives and investigators commonly work in specialty areas. Those who specialize in developing asset searches and financial profiles gather information through research of public documents, interviews, surveillance, and investigation. Investigators specializing in intellectual property theft give intelligence reports for civil action and prosecution, investigate and record piracy acts, and assist clients in stopping the illegal activity.
Legal investigators are typically hired by lawyers or law firms to work on court cases. They often help interview potential witnesses and police, find witnesses, arrange criminal defenses, collect and review evidence, and serve legal documents. Other tasks performed by legal investigators include testifying in court, compiling information on parties to the litigation, gathering evidence and reports for trials, and taking photographs.
Corporate investigators are employed by various corporations or investigative firms to carry out external and internal investigations.
Financial investigators are often employed to create financial confidential profiles of companies or individuals who may be currently involved in large financial transactions. These investigators are usually Certified Public Accountants, or CPAs, that work directly with accountants and investment bankers.
Private security is a fast growing career area with various opportunities for employment. Private security guards provide protection to individuals and private businesses. Security guards may personally monitor the events taking place in a particular area or use a wide assortment of electronic surveillance devices in order to insure the safety and security of individuals, property, and businesses.
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We are using Citrix Presentation Server 4.5. Prior to this release and with this release we have been using the ICA client which utilizes "Citrix Program Neighborhood". Finding the client is extremely hard. All I am finding is the online and offline client. Was wondering if this is the new direction that Citrix is going? Would it be worth while to configure that on our server? If so what documentation should I be looking for to do so? Thanks.
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Feb 23, 2010 at 8:14 UTC
The Citrix Online plug-in, is the right client. They rebranded everything with version 5 Xen.
Feb 23, 2010 at 8:20 UTC
I have found this frustrating as well. I am on PS4.0 and never update the client as more things stop working than are fixed. I have been unable to find the client I want on Citrixs site, in the past they offered multiple releases.
Feb 23, 2010 at 8:29 UTC
I have downloaded and used that client. However I have never been able to connect. To use that I think that the server needs to be configured.
Feb 23, 2010 at 8:29 UTC
Obviously you'll want to test the client in your environment, however I personally have used the above client with 4.0 and 4.5
Feb 23, 2010 at 9:05 UTC
Try updating the server on the client and entering the IP address instead of the name.
Edit: I spoke with our Citrix admin and he assures me that nothing needs to be changed on the server.
Feb 24, 2010 at 3:53 UTC
Using the Xen Webclient here on PS 4 and it all works well. We gave up on the program neighbourhood years ago as it was more bother than it was worth with apps not showing as they should. We now have 0 support calls relating to getting apps since switching the the web client.
Feb 24, 2010 at 9:07 UTC
We have tried to maintain some consistency in client deployments, both for user considerations and to keep troubleshooting streamlined. We are on PS 4.5 as well and so far have managed to maintain the 8.0 client standard among most of the remote sites. One site is 10.0 (Xen) and local sites are 10 &/or 11 (Xen).
Fortunately, we archived all the CTX clients including the 8.0 client installer so new machines at the remote sites still have the option. In a perfect world the clients would all be of the same vintage but whose got time for that in this economy?
No worries for us thus far with PN, except the usual remembering to refresh when someone's published apps rights changes. One thing that has annoyed a single client recently with 11.0 using PN is a message at login that the sever is not available when it really is - happens upon intial login only, but as yet I cannot pin that on 11.0.... which reminds me I need to get back to that issue and fix it.
Thanks for the reminder!
Mar 8, 2010 at 7:01 UTC
Datadude - As a ong time Citrix onsultant, i'd have to give you guys a failing grade. You guys are on 4.5 and yet you are still using a client very old client. Why are you on 4.5 then? Let me explain...
Any new feature/benefits coming from new versions or Feature Packs are two-fold; SERVER & CLIENT. One example is in the printing subsystem. In order to take advanatage of the MUCH imporved UPD printing, you need to be on a recent client, one that could work with the printing improvements. For a more recent example, is with HDX. in order to benefit from 4.5 FP2, you had to upgrade your client.
I'd say nearly 95% of all UPD printing problems (upside down, strange characters, etc) are from people using old clients. After they upgrade their clients to usually the most current client, their printing issues no more. Staying that far back (v8.0) on you client deployment isn't benefiting your Citrix environment, it's more than likely degrading it.
With that said, Citrix has made it a little more difficult to upgrade the most recent client (11.2) for some people becuase they have removed what we used to call the Full Program Neighborhood client, which has been around since nearly the beginning. You're only option is the web client or the PNA Agent (Online). It probably will not be coming back.
If you really need the Full Program Neighborhood client, then you'll need to get the 11.1.150 client. if you need it, please let me know.
Mar 9, 2010 at 9:20 UTC
That is good advice. Marc8577 do you have any documentation on setting up the web client on the Citrix server? I would like to get that working.
Mar 9, 2010 at 10:01 UTC
Removing the Program Neighborhood is a stupid move on CItrix's part IMHO. Why just all of a sudden remove the most commonly used way to access Citrix from your userbase. Of all the deployments I did before my current job, I think maybe 1 of them didn't use the Full Program Neighborhood.
Eric1573: You go to the Access Management Console and right click and choose Create site. Choose Xenapp Services and then follow the prompts
Mar 9, 2010 at 10:57 UTC
Thanks for the input Mark, will keep that in mind for the future. Never really have seen upside down, or strange char printing issues with Citrix. It has almost always been go / no go. I may PM you for that client.
Mar 9, 2010 at 2:31 UTC
I have it as well. If anyone else wants it
Mar 15, 2010 at 1:29 UTC
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Celcom has announced some collectibles for the Chinese New Year, with limited edition designs revolving around the distinctive and unique features of the Chinese opera masks January 30, 2011
Sony Ericsson Malaysia has announced that the Aspen in the Greenheart series will be sold for a RRP of RM 899. The Sony Ericsson Aspen is another environmentally-friendly GreenHeart lineup January 29, 2011
Sony Ericsson Malaysia has announced that the Spiro will be sold for a RRP of RM 329. The Sony Ericsson Spiro has a memory card slot for microSD cards up to 16GB and a 3.5mm audio jack
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Digi has recorded growth from mobile broadband offerings and more customers using their smartphone bundles, when announcing their year-end financial results today. DiGi recorded data revenue growth of more than 20%
Sony Ericsson Malaysia has announced that the Cedar phone in the Greenheart series will be sold for a RRP of RM 359. The Cedar is for consumers looking for an easy way to stay connected at an affordable price. January 27, 2011
Search engine Google Inc aims to boost its presence in Malaysia with the opening of its new office in the country amid the surging growth of Internet usage in the local market January 26, 2011
Calling to India, Japan or the US? U Mobile's is offering 14sen/min call rates to 26 countries from 19 January onwards. Under the 1310-suffix, users can also win RM10 airtime for every RM5 they spend on IDD calls
LG Malaysia has issued a price update for the LG Town C305. The Town C300 was originally announced for Orange UK only on Pay AS You Go plan. This phone is designed with a QWERTY keyboard just like LG C105 handset
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
This Mobile World Congress bound promotional video for HTC may have teased the next-generation Wildfire. A man holding a smooth stone at the beach jump cuts to a device never seen before
Reports originating in the German press indicate that Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia, is planning to axe a number of senior executives from the company's board, as part of his strategy to reinvigorate the troubled handset maker
Verizon Wireless said that pre-orders of Apple's iPhone 4 created "the most successful first day sales in the history of the company," with the company now having ended online sales of the device ahead of its full launch this week
An independent study of three latest-generation handheld satellite phones has validated Inmarsat's claims for IsatPhone Pro, and concluded that it outperforms the Iridium 9555 and Thuraya XT in a number of critical areas
While iPhone users have been depending on the web-based version of Google Translate, it appear that a dedicated app version has slipped through Apple's censors. That gives it a number of enhancements over the basic web version
Dell Inc showed off a tablet device for business users that runs Microsoft's Windows software, as the personal computer company continues Apple revamps App Store privacy terms
Website Bright Side of News reports that Apple has revamped the terms and conditions for its App Store for iPad users, in line with the introduction of several new features
PocketGear relaunches as Appia
Independent web store PocketGear announced a relaunch under a new brand, Appia, with the intention of focusing its activities to become "a pure-play white-label app store platform for mobile operators, handset manufacturers and mobile portals"
Google's Android surged past Apple's iPhone last quarter and is closing in on the Blackberry as the most popular smartphone platform in the United States, market tracking firm comScore said
YouTube video-sharing service is the most popular website among smartphone users, accounting for 17 percent of mobile data traffic February 8, 2011
This is certainly one for the Chinese New Year. The Mobile88 editorial team would like to wish all its friends and readers a Happy & Prosperous New Year
Had a Nokia phone but fancy about Android's gesture unlock? Fear not, as Nokia Beta Labs has released a fun app to unlock your Nokia device, Nokia Bubbles
Sony Ericsson has prepared a Facebook page dedicated for the upcoming Sony Ericsson Xperia Play announcement on February 13, 2011 at 18:00 GMT
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We are wondering whether or not this part of Google revamp programme for the Marketplace. But now there is a web based market store for the Android marketplace
Gmail has introduced Priority Inbox to aid highlighting important emails for users to prevent information overload. Now, Google has expanded its support to devices running iOS 3+
That's right, Angry Birds Seasons has a Valentine's Day update, complete with lipstick wearing birds and pigs. The premise is still the same though- fire a bird to kill the offending pigs, but now with pink and white all over your screen
Motorola splurged out during the Super Bowl – America's biggest sports event/holiday to reveal the Motorola Xoom ad. The company rolled out two teasers before the big event, and still reaffirms that the Xoom is the most anticipated tablet this year
Canadian newcomer Wind Mobile has launched HD Voice technology throughout its network and trialed LTE technology. Claiming to be "a North American first,"
The 7th annual International Mobile Gaming IMGA ceremony is due to take place on Feb 17, the last night of this year's prestigious Mobile World Congress
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Couric, whose "All Access Grammy Special" airs tonight (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS gets the Grammy nominees to open up before the big show.
"We have an all-star lineup of the top performers in American music. Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Metallica, Ne-Yo, The Jonas Brothers and Justin Timberlake," Couric told Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith.
"You look 'slamming,' as the kids are saying," Timberlake said to Couric during the special.
"Justin Timberlake is known for his hits, but did you know he's ranked No. 15 among famous musician golfers? Now, that's an achievement!" Couric said.
With six Grammys under his belt, Timberlake is nominated for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" this year for his performance on Madonna's hit, "4 Minutes."
"Was it hard to click with Madonna at first?" Couric asked.
"I don't know that it was hard. It's crazy to me that I get paid to tell these people my opinions," Timberlake admitted.
"Were you intimidated by her at all?" Couric inquired.
"No, no, she's short. So I wasn't afraid at all," Timberlake joked.
"What sorts of things inspire you now?"
"I mean, I'm constantly inspired by anybody who just doesn't care about what's going on. Who says, 'Well, I'm going to take a left turn here,'" Timberlake replied.
Like millions of others, Timberlake told Couric he's a fan of Lil 'Wayne.
"I love Li'l Wayne," Timberlake said. "Wayne strikes me as somebody who is enjoying it. When I heard you were doing a Grammy special, I was like 'I want to see Katie and Lil' Wayne in the same frame!" ' Timberlake said.
Couric even had a chance to go bowling with rapper Li'l Wayne, who's up for eight Grammys.
"I'm a gangster Miss Katie," Lil'Wayne told Couric during the special.
"What does that mean, when you say, 'I'm a gangster?'" Couric asked.
"I don't take nothing from no one," Lil Wayne said.
According to Couric, this tough-talking rapper insists what you see is not necessarily what you get.
"Can you take me on a little journey through your face?" Couric asked, referring to Lil' Wayne's tattoos.
"Okay. I have 'misunderstood' on my face, because I do feel that a lot of times, I am very misunderstood," he said.
His album, "The Carter III," has sold nearly 3 million copies, making it the No. 1-selling album of 2008.
"How would you describe the typical Li'l Wayne fan?" Couric asked.
"I can't. Because I've seen everybody," he responded.
"Why do you think your music is really sort of hitting the stride?" Couric asked.
"I work very, very hard, Miss Katie. And hard work pays off. If you work that hard, you're going to get good and good turns to great and hopefully I'm the definition of that," Lil Wayne said.
"Do you think you're great?" Couric asked.
"I do," Lil' Wayne conceded.
The young rapper and New Orleans native has more Grammy nominations than any other artist, Couric pointed out.
"What was it like to golf with Justin Timberlake?" Smith asked.
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"All right, Miss Katie, we're into you! Thank you for stopping by this morning!," Smith kidded.
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Couric's "All Access Grammy Special" airs tonight at 9/8 central on CBS.
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from The Staples Center in Los Angeles Sunday (8:00-11:30 PM ET/delayed PT), also on CBS.


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As the three tiers of government shared N305.128 billion from the May 2016 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).the Minister of Finance, kemi Adeosun has also revealed the balance in the Excess Crude account.
According to the finance minister, the sum of N237.466 billion was available for statutory allocation compared to N213.817 billion realised in the month of April, 2016, while Value Added Tax( VAT) improved slightly to N62.649 billion compared to N62.511 billion shared last month.
Adeosun announced that a gross statutory revenue of N237.566 billion was received for the month which was higher than the N213.817 billion received in the previous month by N23.649 billion. According her, "Companies Income Tax ( CIT) recorded a marginal increase even as the time for companies to file their returns is yet to fall due."
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The village of Temple Normanton sits on a hilltop just a few miles south of Chesterfield and has a very unusual church.
The first church was built in the village before the Norman Conquest and it was replaced by a stone church in Victorian times. Subsidence from mining at the Grassmoor Collieries nearby made the church unsafe and it was replaced by a wooden building in 1922. This temporary structure couldn't stand up to the strong westerly winds and was itself replaced by the 4th building to stand on the site, this time made of fibreglass!
At the time of the Domesday Survey in 1085/6, the Manor Normanton, which included the two villages of North Normanton and Little Normanton, belonged to the Crown. Later, it passed to the Knights Templar and became one village called Temple Normanton.
The Knights Templar were a band of crusaders formed around 1099 and became extinct in 1312 when the order was dissolved by the Council of Vienne. The land and property of the village passed to the Knights Hospitaller. The order was charged with disloyalty by Henry VIII and was dissolved, with the manor reverting to the Crown. In 1563, the manor was granted to George Talbot, the Earl of Shrewsbury, who was to become Bess of Hardwick's 4th husband.
In 1846 the manor was owned by Robert Arkwright, the grandson of Sir Richard Arkwright, the 'Father of the Factory System'. Robert lived not far away in Sutton Scarsdale Hall.
Along with many of the villages in this part of Derbyshire, there was a coal mine at Temple Normanton. Bonds Main Colliery was owned by the Clay Cross Company, originally set up by George Stephenson. The Colliery closed around 1949 and little remains of it today.
From North/South
Leave M1 at junction 29 and ake A617 towards Chesterfield. Leave by 1st slip road off dual carriage way (approx 2 miles). Turn left at end of slip road towards Temple Normanton (B6425). Follow road round sharp left hand bend (becomes B6039) and follow road to Temple Normanton.
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Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
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Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Lidl on left) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and go straight on at traffic lights. When carriageway divides, select right hand lane and at roundabout take 3rd exit. At next roundabout (traffic light controlled) select left lane and take 2nd exit (A617). Take 2nd slip road off dual carriage way (approx 2 miles, signposted Temple Normanton). Turn right at end of slip road (B6425). Go straight on at traffic lights and follow road round sharp left hand bend (becomes B6039). Follow road to Temple Normanton.
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NORTH Melbourne legend Glenn Archer says the Roos must hand schoolboy wrecking ball Kayne Turner a finals debut despite the return this week of five senior players.
The 75kg tackling machine is the youngest player in the AFL — eligible to play this year by just six hours — but has thrilled coaches in his three AFL games.
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"His resilience is crazy for a boy of that size. I would never give advice to Brad but all I can say is he continued to step up with us when he needed to. He played in the finals and did a super job for us."
The Roos take on Essendon in a final for the first time since losing the 2000 qualifying final by 125 points.
Archer said yesterday there was no love lost between the two rivals who took part in the Marshmellow Wars of the 1990s.
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"(They are in the) next suburb, they have a lot more money than us and we felt in the 1990s they always felt they were better than us so we looked forward to playing them every time, and I don't think it's changed that much."
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Maybe I'm over thinking it, but others around me have noticed, too.
In the past I liked this guy. I think he liked me too but it never developed probably due to an age thing (im the older one by a couple of years)
But we have eventually become really close friends, and I got over him. Recently a friend of mine, whos convinced he's into me, asked him through text if he liked me. He gave a rude answer, saying the age was the problem, and just the way he worded it hurt my feelings a bit. It lead to us having a one on one convo to clear the air. He told me he felt pressured by my friend and is why he said that comment but admitted to not having romantic feelings. So all is good with us.
HOWEVER, the next time I saw him, he acted super flirtatious and stood very close to me during a group hangout. My friends and other caught it and got a vibe he was into me. Which confused me when he just said he wasn't into me.
So my question is, do guys lie to their crush that they don't like them? Or do you think he lied to me, or is maybe more comfortable at the fact that the air is cleared and there's no romantic feelings between us?
He says he doesn't like me, but is showing signs he does?
Maybe I'm over thinking it, but others around me have noticed, too.
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Hey just came back to the game a few days ago and i jumped on the mysidia server.
Im currently r15 MRD and all i can find are mobs that are rank 10-14 or 19+ (that kill me most of the time)
I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing some of their grinding locations. Im from ul'dah so thananlan locations are optimal but im not opposed to taking the time to travel somewhere for a good spot.
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Oct 12, 2004
|Filing date
|Oct 11, 2002
|Priority date
|Oct 11, 2002
|Fee status
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Donald Joseph Kurecka, Mark Norman Ranek, David Paul Schankin, Zhaohui Sun
|Original Assignee
|American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (37), Referenced by (17), Classifications (9), Legal Events (5)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention generally relates to a method for the evaluation of noise from an axle into a vehicle and more particularly to a method for experimentally evaluating the transfer functions that dictate the amount and type of axle energy that is transferred through a vehicle suspension system into the vehicle.
Scientific evaluation of complex noise sources in automobiles, such as axles, has long been desired, particularly in view of recent advancements in the sound-proofing of modern automobiles. One problem that is encountered in this evaluation concerns the various paths through which noise may be transferred from its source into the vehicle. More specifically, the amount and type of energy that is transmitted from a noise source into the vehicle is a function of the interactions between the noise source and each item, component and/or assembly that couples the noise source to the vehicle. Without a thorough understanding and quantification of these transfer functions, the task of noise attenuation may be at least partially based upon improvements that are discovered through trial-and-error testing. Accordingly, the task of noise attenuation usually cannot be accomplished in the most expedient and efficient manner without a thorough understanding and quantification of the transfer functions that link a noise source to the vehicle.
In the context of an axle assembly, the amount and type of energy that is transmitted into the vehicle is a function of the interactions between the axle assembly and the vehicle suspension system (since the axle assembly is coupled to the vehicle suspension system) and the interactions between the vehicle suspension system and the vehicle body (since the vehicle suspension system is coupled to the vehicle body).
Mathematical (i.e., calculation-based) modeling of these transfer functions can be extremely complex and time consuming. Further complicating matters is the fact that a set of transfer functions is usually unique to a particular vehicle configuration. Changes in the suspension system, the vehicle body or the coupling of the suspension system to the vehicle body may therefore affect a vehicle's set of transfer functions to the extent that a new mathematical model would be desired.
Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for a method which improves the speed and accuracy with which a set of transfer functions that quantify the amount and type of energy that is transmitted from an axle through a vehicle suspension system are fashioned.
In one preferred form, the present invention provides a method for evaluating energy transmission into a vehicle over at least one transfer path between an axle and a vehicle suspension system. The method includes the steps of: applying a torsional input to a gearset in the axle to torsionally excite the axle in a manner that mimics the gearset's excitation of the axle during operation of the vehicle; and monitoring the energy that is transmitted through the vehicle suspension system into the vehicle via the at least one transfer path.
Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
Additional advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the subsequent description and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an exemplary vehicle that is being tested in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a portion of the vehicle of FIG. 1; and
FIG. 3 is a partially broken away view of a portion of the vehicle of FIG. 1 illustrating the gearset of the axle in greater detail.
With reference to FIGS. 1 through 3 of the drawings, an exemplary vehicle tested in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 10. The vehicle 10 is illustrated to include a vehicle body 12, a chassis 14, a suspension system 16, a motor 18, a transmission 20, a propshaft 22 and an axle assembly 24. As these components are well known to those skilled in the art, a detailed discussion of their construction and operation need not be provided herein.
Briefly, the suspension system 16 resiliently couples the axle assembly 24 to the chassis 14 via conventional components such as shock absorbers 26 and struts 28. The motor 18 and the transmission 20 are conventionally operable for supplying a rotary input to the axle assembly 24 via the propshaft 22.
With specific reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the axle assembly 24 is illustrated to include a differential assembly 30, a left axle shaft assembly 32, and a right axle shaft assembly 34. The differential assembly includes a housing 36, a differential unit 38 and an input shaft assembly 40. The housing 36 supports the differential unit 38 for rotation about a first axis 42 and further supports the input shaft assembly 40 for rotation about a second axis 44 that is generally perpendicular to the first axis 42.
The housing 36 is typically formed in a suitable casting process and is thereafter machined as required. The housing 36 includes a wall member 48 that defines a central cavity 50 having a left axle aperture 52 and a right axle aperture 54.
The left axle shaft assembly 32 includes a first axle tube 60, which extends into the left axle aperture 52 and is fixedly coupled to the housing 36, as well as a first axle half-shaft 62 that is supported for rotation in the first axle tube 60 about the first axis 42. Similarly, the right axle shaft assembly 34 includes a second axle tube 64, which extends into the right axle aperture 54 and is fixedly coupled to the housing 36, as well as a second axle half-shaft 66 that is supported for rotation in the second axle tube 64 about the first axis 42.
The differential unit 38 is disposed within the central cavity 50 of the housing 36 and includes a case 70, a ring gear 72 that is fixed for rotation with the case 70, and a differential gearset 74 that is disposed within the case 70. The differential gearset 74 includes first and second side gears 76 and 78, respectively, and a plurality of differential pinions 80 that are rotatably supported on pinion shafts 82 that are mounted to the case 70. The case 70 includes a pair of trunnions 84 and 86 and a gear cavity 88. A pair of bearing assemblies 90 are shown to support the trunnions 84 and 86 for rotation about the first axis 42. The first axle half-shaft 62 and the second axle half-shaft 66 extend through the left and right axle apertures 52 and 54, respectively, and are coupled for rotation with the first and second side gears 76 and 78, respectively. The case 70 is operable for supporting the plurality of differential pinions 80 for rotation within the gear cavity 88 about one or more axes that are perpendicular to the first axis 42. The first and second side gears 76 and 78 each include a plurality of teeth 94 that meshingly engage teeth 96 that are formed on the differential pinions 80.
The input shaft assembly 40 extends through the input shaft aperture 98 and includes an input pinion shaft 100, a conventional propshaft coupling flange 102 and a pair of conventional bearing assemblies 104. Each of the bearing assemblies 104 is coupled to the housing 36 and supports the input pinion shaft 100 for rotation about the second axis 44. The input pinion shaft 100 includes a plurality of pinion teeth 106 that meshingly engage the ring gear 72. Accordingly, rotary power transmitted to the input pinion shaft 100 (via the propshaft 22) is communicated to the ring gear 72 which serves to rotate the case 70 to thereby transmit the rotary power through the differential gearset 74 and to the first and second axle half-shafts 62 and 66 in a predetermined manner.
As the vehicle body 12 is coupled to the chassis 14, noise generated by the axle assembly 24 during the operation of the vehicle 10 is able to migrate into the vehicle passenger compartment 12 a where it would be felt or heard by the vehicle passengers. One component of the noise that is generated by the axle assembly 24 is induced by subtle variances in the formation of each tooth in the axle gearset 110 (i.e., the input pinion teeth 106, the ring gear 72, and the differential gearset 74), as well as subtle variances in the location of each tooth relative to the pitch diameter of its associated gear and in the mounting of the gear relative to the other gears in the axle gearset 110. Another component of the noise that is generated by the axle assembly is gearset motion variation, which may be described as an acceleration (positive or negative) that migrates through the axle gearset 110 in response to variances in the magnitude of the rotary input (i.e., torque or speed) that is transmitted to the axle gearset 110 via the propshaft 22.
With additional reference to FIG. 1, the methodology of the present invention will now be discussed in detail. The vehicle 10 is prepared for testing by uncoupling the propshaft 22 from the propshaft coupling flange 102 and locking the drive wheels 120 so as to prevent the axle assembly 24 from rotating the drive wheels 120 during the test. An appropriate sensor array having a plurality of vibration sensors 130, such as accelerometers, is employed to generate a sensor signal in response to the sensed vibrations that are being transmitted into the vehicle passenger compartment 12 a. As is discussed in detail in commonly assigned copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/796,205 entitled "Active Vibration Control", the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, vibrations are transmitted into the vehicle passenger compartment 12 a through a plurality of transfer paths 136, wherein each transfer path 136 includes a component or assembly of the suspension system 16 that links or couples the axle assembly 24 to the chassis 14. Accordingly, the suspension system 16 and/or vehicle body 12 may be instrumented with one or more vibration sensors 130 to generate a sensor signal in response to the vibrations that are produced by the axle assembly 24.
An actuator 140, which is coupled to the input shaft assembly 40 (e.g., to the propshaft coupling flange 102, is configured to apply a torsional input to the axle assembly 24. In the particular embodiment illustrated, the actuator 140 includes a servo-control system 142 having a controller 144, a hydraulic pump 146 and a linear actuator 148 that is coupled in fluid connection to the hydraulic pump 146.
Preferably, the torsional input excites the axle gearset 110 in a manner that mimics the excitation of the axle gearset 110 as it would ordinarily be during the normal operation of the vehicle 10. Accordingly, the controller 144 is employed to regulate and control the magnitude of the torsional input. More specifically, the controller 144 controls the actuator 140 (i.e., the hydraulic pump 146) in a manner such that a fist portion of the torsional input simulates a powertrain input torque (i.e., a torque that is delivered to the axle assembly 24 from the propshaft 22 for propelling the vehicle 10) and a second portion of the torsional input simulates a torsional vibration induced by gearset motion variation. Preferably, the first portion is static and approximately constant over a predetermined time increment, while the second portion is dynamic and oscillates over the same time increment.
Vibrations transmitted through the suspension system 16 and into the vehicle body 12 are sensed by the vibration sensors 130, which produces an associated array of sensor signals in response thereto. The sensor signals permit the technician to evaluate the relative degree to which noise induced by gearset motion variation is transmitted into the vehicle passenger compartment 12 a. As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the energy that is input by the actuator to the axle assembly 24 may be readily quantified and monitored and as such, noise dampening efforts may be tailored to meet a given noise threshold in a manner that is both convenient and cost effective.
While the invention has been described in the specification and illustrated in the drawings with reference to a preferred embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the claims. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment illustrated by the drawings and described in the specification as the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include any embodiments falling within the foregoing description and the appended claims.
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|U.S. Classification
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|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Oct 11, 2002
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I have dark skin. It's naturally tanned/brown. I am going to dye my hair pretty soon and was wondering would a nice golden color look good? It won't be too bright yet it won't be too dull either. Just a regular, medium, tonned gold color. I have brown eyes, and natural dark brown hair. I guess I have the entire exotic look, if that helps.
I just need honest opinions. If golden isn't the right color than what would you suggest?
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I think a golden blond would enhance your skin tone. I've always thought Tahitians with their exotic mix of blond hair and dark skin were stunning.