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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is becoming a common business solution for enterprises as well as small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). VoIP saves money, expands business communications, and provides more functionality than a traditional analog phone system. The use of IP telephony is a common means of data and voice transport. Soft phones, multifunction devices, IP-enabled wireless networks, and IP private branch exchanges (PBXs) are expanding their presence in enterprises. Network managers must now not only take security measures to protect their organization's data networks but also concern themselves with VoIP-related security issues.
Common VoIP Vulnerabilities and Solutions
To secure VoIP, one must understand some of the fundamentals of this technology. In recent years, most of the security challenges associated with VoIP were mainly known vulnerabilities. About 12 years ago, as VoIP service providers were releasing their solutions, they discovered the majority of the basic VoIP vulnerabilities in their hunt for cost savings they could market in the delivery of their service. Two types of solutions can mitigate the basic risks of VoIP: technical and procedural. Large enterprises with hundreds or thousands of users in local and remote locations can implement these two solutions directly or as a managed security service to SMBs.
Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed DoS are two of the most common types of network vulnerabilities that haunt VoIP networks. These attacks come from different protocol levels, such as the IP layer and Session Initiation Protocol layer, and are used to consume a network's bandwidth and other resources. For large businesses and enterprises, an enterprise-class solution designed to cover the large amount of voice and data that travel over the network is needed. This type of solution can be scaled to fit the need of the enterprise and should begin at the edge of the network through firewalls as one fundamental element to block intruders.
Eavesdropping is another vulnerability that can weaken the integrity of VoIP on unsecured network connections. These connections can leave openings for attackers to use snooping tools such as packet sniffers to gain access and eavesdrop on phone calls. This type of attack on a VoIP network can cause sensitive data loss, such as of credit card information; Social Security numbers; and other, private data that can be used to exploit a person's credit.
To mitigate eavesdropping, virtual local area networks can segregate voice traffic and encrypt voice streams to the edge of the network. An integrated access device or an IP PBX with built-in signal encryption can lower the risk of this vulnerability for VoIP networks of any size. This type of protection takes place at the transport layer of a network.
Nonsecured VoIP components are another common vulnerability. Interactive voice responsive features, IP PBXs, and voicemail systems use common operating systems, such as Red Hat Linux and Windows, and are susceptible to the common vulnerabilities associated with each, such as viruses, malware, and spyware. All software applications in a VoIP network should be vulnerability tested by the vendor. Businesses looking at selecting a prepackaged VoIP solution should research the amount of security that goes into it and whether the security could be increased as needed.
VoIP will save money and increase customer satisfaction but should be secured through the highest security levels possible without sacrificing functionality. IT managers have to ensure that the traffic over a voice network is secure and should be considered a relevant stakeholder when it comes time for a business to select a VoIP solution. Ensuring that proper security measures are in place prior to deploying a VoIP system on a live network will save a business significant money and protect customer information and important network data.
About the Author
Anthony Ortega has extensive IT support and systems engineering experience in government environments. A solutions-focused professional, he has led staff; worked in network operations support, information assurance, and change management; managed project software and licenses; and provided quality assurance. He has also developed coursework for VoIP, unified communications, and cloud computing for online colleges. Anthony is working on his Ph.D. dissertation in Organizations and Management, with a specialty in IT Management. He is an analyst with Studio B.


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redhat 5.3 with macbook pro 2011
I'm trying to install RED HAT 5.3 on a MBP 2011 and it doesn't recognize the HDD, Is there not a driver for the new Intel 6 series chipset yet? I've looked everywhere. Or am I doing something wrong?
I created a bootcamp partition I have rEFIx installed I have an actual REDHAT boot DVD.
It boots from the disk just fine I hit <enter> for the graphical intall and then it says no drivers found, I'm assuming for the HDD. I have an apple SSD.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Hi Craig, welcome to the forums! Are you aware the current Red Hat release is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0? You can download a 30 day free trial from http://redhat.com
RHEL 5.3 was released in 2009 and definitely will not have the latest drivers for your MBP 2011.
You might also consider Fedora, a free community distro sponsored by Red Hat. Fedora is a cutting-edge distro with great support for recent hardware.
Sorry but I do not have personal experience with the MBP 2011, I suggest using the forum Search feature for answers.
Hi Snowpine,
I'm aware of the 6.0 release. Unfortunately the software I want to run requires the 5.3 release of redhat. But I'll give the 6.0 a shot just to see if I can get it to install at all.
Thank you.
Maybe you should try doing a text install (if possible - have not worked with RHEL 5.3)... could be that it can't find an appropriate video driver.
If you only need RHEL for one particular application, I recommend running it inside a virtual machine. That way you don't even need to reboot; you can run it like an application inside of Mac OS.
Alternately, you could let us know what the application is, maybe we can help with that.
I would not personally use the obsolete RHEL5.3 as my everyday operating system.
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[1]Shares of General Motors (GM[2]) climbed almost 2% in Tuesday morning trading as the auto giant prepares to take another step toward recovery[3] from the financial crisis that almost destroyed it.
On June 6, GM will return to the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The largest American car maker was part of the S&P 500 from the index's creation in 1957 until GM's $49.5 billion government bailout and reorganization in 2009, Bloomberg notes.
GM will replace H.J. Heinz on the index. The iconic ketchup-maker is being taken private[4] by Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A,[5] BRK.B[6]) and a Brazilian private equity firm in a $23 billion acquisition.
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Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Do I have to be given a place to eat lunch which is covered. Do I have to be provided healthy meal options when Im required to stay on site for lunch. I will be working an event in New York and Im required not to get any cook to order options and only eat the items that are package. Im an exempt employee.
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Under CA rules, you have to be provided a 'safe' break area if you are not allowed to leave the facility. An employer is not required to provide you any food, but should not be able to 'dictate' what you can and can't eat on break, as long as you don't exceed the time limit for the break. Sounds like the employer is reminding you that you can't go out somewhere and order a meal that would take too long to get and eat.
As with all problems, you should first try to work it out without immediately thinking you need an attorney to sue someone. Plus, if you are going to be in another state, that state's rules apply.
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The commanding officer of Training Support Center San Diego was fired Friday, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy said.
Capt. Antonio Cardoso, who took command of the center in February 2011, was relieved by Rear Adm. Don Quinn, the commander of Naval Education and Training Command in Pensacola, Fla.
Quinn's decision came after an investigation into personnel being required to wear seabags on their backs for extended periods of time during a nonjudicial punishment, the Navy said. The allegations were confirmed to be a violation of the Navy's policy on hazing.
Cardoso was temporarily assigned to administrative duties at Navy Region Southwest headquarters in San Diego. Cdr. Jon Grant, the former executive officer of the training center, was named as his temporary replacement.
The training center, which is based at Naval Station San Diego, provides student management and support for 15 learning sites in the San Diego area.


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Following a summer of new hires, National Journal Group will unveil its new website, redesigned publications, and invigorated mission on Monday, October 25th, with a special issue of the magazine and relaunch of NationalJournal.com.
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So I finally made it out to do some fishing with a buddy of mine from CO, normally we goto the horn cause it's closer for me. Since we fished it in March, he talked me into going to Green river, UT. So we planned for 2 days of floats, but I worked the morning and left Sunday night made it from Red Lodge, MT to Dutch John, UT in 7 hours. With clear roads the whole way.
I talked my wife into letting my dad baby sit our daughter and joining us. We had planned to hook up with some friends that live there but turns out they were in Colorado that week. Which was actually kinda nice, we were told about a free campsite that is very very secluded. With some great views of the area.
Since I left early we had 3 days to float, and I'm glad I had that extra day. Day 1 we went for A section, river was busy for a Monday. While we missed the cicada hatch by a week, fish were still taking yellow sallies and the like. Lost my first fish, but about 7 mins later hooked a nice Brown. I cannot express how fun the takes were, I am used to clear water, but there was something about the clarity of this river. Nothing like watching a fish take your fly. The day ended with me missing or quick releasing more than I landed, but nothing wrong with that. All browns, with a little rainbow.
Day 2 we floated B section, my buddy had never floated this section of the river we didn't know what to expect. One great float, scenery was spot on. Fishing was ok, we had a group of 4 metal hucking kick boats that really screwed with us most the day. I did have a few good takes all browns again.
Day 3 we got lazy and spent the morning at the resort. Great food and a nice fly shop, had the best eggs Benedict ever here. Unlike the first 2 days of clouds and light rains, this was a hot one. We just did A section again, later in the day to catch the high flows in the evening. That and the shuttle for B C is a very long one. Fishing was ok we did some nymphing caught a few nice rainbows. I have been learning to row here and there, so I got on the oars for most the day. I really started getting the hang of rowing drifts and reading water better. Actually proud of my self I did the last 3 miles around the rock fields and all right up to the take out.
I really enjoyed my self, my wife did to. So I see us making the trip again some time soon. Waiting on more pics I'll post them soon. As well as get on a pc and upload bigger ones.
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We kick it with Freddie Gibbs in our newest edition of Off Tha' Wall. It's been a busy year for the "baby face killa" whose been keeping it moving after his departure from Young Jeezy's label CTE. Earlier this year he dropped his debut studio album ESGN which was welcomed with positive reviews and continues to tease fans with short EPs as he preps for his upcoming project Pinata with Madlib.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 28 (UPI) -- Niklas Hagman scored twice for the Dallas Stars, who came from behind Sunday and beat San Jose 5-2 to take a two-game lead in their semifinal playoff series.
Dallas, which trailed 2-1 after two periods, scored four goals in the third.
Brad Richards, Mike Ribeiro and Mike Modano also scored for the Stars. Richards had three assists.
Richards, Modano and Hagman got their goals in the third. Hagman's second was an empty-netter with 1:15 to play.
Marty Turco made 29 saves for Dallas.
Joe Pavelski and Milan Michalek scored and goaltender Evgeni Nabokov registered 25 saves for the Sharks.
The Stars take a 2-0 into Game 3 of the Western Conference series Tuesday in Dallas.


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Lions Ready To Roll With Thunder
- Thursday, 12 July 2012
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GEORGE Hampson says Subiaco will need to be vigilant when they face the "up and down" Peel Thunder on Saturday.
Hampson said Peel's upset wins over competition leaders proves they can match it with anybody in the WAFL.
"They're a half-decent side they've got a few AFL players and have knocked off Swans and Claremont but as they have been over a number of years they're quite an up and down side so we have to concentrate on us bringing our best football."
The Lions defeated Peel 19.17 (131) to 13.8 (86) at Bendigo Bank Stadium in round 2 with a Des Headland eight goal haul the difference between the two sides.
That win the Lions second of the season on route to four straight to start the season before a mid season slump.
Subiaco have won two of their last three matches with wins over East Fremantle and East Perth and a loss to Claremont in a match they appeared in control.
The Thunder with their own rollercoaster season, a win over flag fancy Claremont followed by back-to-back 15-goal losses to East Fremantle and Swan Districts saw coach Trevor Williams sacked.
A first up win over South Fremantle under interim coach Mark Moody, a bye and a honourable loss to premiership contender East Perth produces an unpredictable Peel for this weekend.
Hampson said if a strengthened Subiaco stick to the basics they should keep their season alive.
"We've won two of the last three and get a pretty good side in so we're pretty confident," he said.
"We've been more eager for the ball, been more eager to be first to it and work together, work as a team. Earlier in the year we had too many numbers going to the one bloke and not covering the outlet so hopefully that's what has been working for us over the past couple of weeks and continues this week.
"We get a few boys back, I haven't seen the team yet but hopefully we get a few and hopefully Des is playing because he kicked eight against them last time."
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Kerry: Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria Undeniable, Obama Demands Accountability
Secretary of State's remarks on the crisis in Syria come hours after a United Nations team on the ground in Syria came under attack while going to investigate last week's purported use of deadly gases by President Bashar Assad's regime.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday that the evidence of a massive deadly chemical attack last week was "undeniable" and accused the Syrian government of trying to cover it up, signaling the United States was edging closer to a possible military response.
In the most forceful U.S. reaction yet after Wednesday's suspected gas attack outside Damascus, Kerry said President Barack Obama "believes there must be accountability for those who would use the world's most heinous weapons against the world's most vulnerable people."
Kerry spoke after UN chemical weapons experts interviewed and took blood samples on Monday from victims of last week's apparent chemical attack in a rebel-held suburb of Syria's capital, after the inspectors themselves survived sniper fire that hit their convoy.
"What we saw in Syria last week should shock the conscience of the world," Kerry told reporters. "Let me be clear: The indiscriminate slaughter of civilians, the killing of women and children and innocent bystanders by chemical weapons is a moral obscenity."
Kerry accused the government of President Bashar Assad of acting like it had something to hide by blocking the UN inspectors' visit to the scene for days and shelling the area.
"Our sense of basic humanity is offended not only by this cowardly crime, but also by the cynical attempt to cover it up," Kerry said.
The information so far, including videos and accounts from the ground, indicate that chemical weapons were used in Syria, he said.
"It is undeniable," he said, adding that it was the Syrian government that maintained custody of chemical weapons and had the rockets capable of delivering them.
Kerry stopped short of explicitly blaming the Syrian government for the gas attack but strongly implied that no one else could have been behind it and said the United States had additional information it would provide in the days ahead.
There were mounting signs that the United States and Western allies were laying the groundwork for some kind of military response to the incident, which took place a year after Obama declared the use of chemical weapons a "red line" that would require strong action.
Obama, who withdrew troops from Iraq and is winding down the conflict in Afghanistan, has been reluctant to intervene in two and a half years of civil war in Syria.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Saturday showed about 60 percent of Americans opposed U.S. military intervention, while only 9 percent thought Obama should act.
But with his international credibility seen increasingly on the line, Obama could opt for limited measures such as a missile strike to punish Assad and seek to deter further chemical attacks, without dragging Washington deeper into the fight.
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IT was praised by Prime Minister David Cameron just a few weeks ago for its service to people with learning disabilities.
But now charity My Life My Choice (MLMC) would be at risk of closing if it had its budget cut by Oxfordshire County Council.
The self-advocacy project for people with learning disabilities, based at the Jam Factory in Oxford, won the Witney MP's Big Society Award last month.
Mr Cameron previously praised the charity and said: "I've seen at first-hand the great work this organisation does. From support using public transport to club nights, it empowers people with learning difficulties to design and run the services they want to see."
But its future is now unclear following the council's decision to slash £7.1m from adult social care.
Charity co-ordinator Bryan Michell said: "It costs about £200,000 to run the charity, and £75,000 of that comes from the council. That gives us a platform to go and get other forms of fundraising. Without that, it puts us in jeopardy.
"The money from the county council gives us a huge amount of credibility when we try to get other fundraising.
"We have a non-statutory contract with the council which will expire in April 2015 and the proposal is that they will cut all non-statutory services."
MLMC was set up in 1988 by three men with learning disabilities – Tony Thorpe, Michael Edwards and the late Raymond Metcalf – who decided they wanted more control over their lives.
Today the charity has more than 500 members and groups in Oxford, Abingdon, Wantage, Banbury and Henley and runs a monthly nightclub in the Jam Factory, Oxford, a transport buddy scheme, a fortnightly radio show and monthly group meetings.
Mr Michell said: "The real question now is how people with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire can get their voice heard.
"People with learning disabilities are the most vulnerable in society and should be supported."
Tracey Taylor, 45, from Banbury, is helped by the charity.
She said: Before I went to the charity, I had clinical depression and I was self-harming. If I didn't have My Life My Choice, I wouldn't know what to do.
"They keep me happy so I don't have problems anymore.
"They have helped me deal with my husband, Nigel Taylor, 54, who has a more severe learning disability, more easily.
"My nephew, Thomas Green, has a learning disability and he also gets support there, which he didn't have before. I just don't know what will happen to us.
"It helps us socialise and Thomas actually met my niece [from a different side of the family], Anita Green, at the charity ball and they married two years ago."
Pamela Bebbington, 44, from Banbury, has been a member of MLMC for four years and has trained Oxford Brookes Univeristy social work students and student nurses on how to better serve people with learning disabilities.
She said: "It's a great charity and they help us speak up and it would be a shame to lose them.
"Before I joined the charity, I was depressed and didn't know where I was and didn't know what I was going to do.
"But I have met lots of friends at the charity and now run my own radio show. I think they should cut other departments instead."


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Kate Middleton could be popping out a royal baby any day now and even though we don't know if it will be a boy or a girl, we do know what the baby's title will be!
The proper title for Kate and Prince William's baby will be His or Her Royal Highness Prince or Princess of Cambridge, the palace confirmed this week.
Once the royal baby arrives, there will still be plenty to look forward to starting with, of course, the name! Then, maybe the most exciting part, the first pictures!
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House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said congressional Republicans will have to pass immigration reform if they ever want the GOP to retake the White House.
"I believe that the members of Congress, many more than are directly affected themselves by the number of Hispanics in their district, will do what is right for our country," Pelosi (Calif.) said in an interview aired Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press." "And it's certainly right — for the Republicans, if they ever want to win a presidential race."
Pelosi said she's "very optimistic" that comprehensive immigration reform will pass "before long, and certainly this year."
The onus is now on the Republican-led House, after the Democratic-led Senate overwhelmingly passed its bill Thursday. House Speaker John Boehner said last week that any type of immigration legislation to come to the House floor must have the approval of the majority of congressional Republicans.
"We wouldn't even be where we are right now had it not been that 70 percent of Hispanics voted for President Obama, voted Democratic in the last election," Pelosi said. "That caused an epiphany in the Senate, that's for sure. So, all of a sudden now, we have already passed comprehensive immigration reform in the Senate. That's a big victory."


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Cambridge hips Craig soccer team
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Ben Hoppman�s unassisted goal with ten minutes left to play lifted Cambridge to a 2-1 win.
Craig (3-14-1) tied the game at the 65th minute on Drew Whitaker�s goal off a penalty kick.
The Cougars host crosstown rival Janesville Parker in a Big Eight Conference game Tuesday night.
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Thank you for your replies. It is lots of practice to complete these in just a few minutes. Some of the people are so quick, I just cannot believe they can solve them in such a short space of time.
FreyaVale, after responding to your comment about the artist, Kinkade, I looked at the Leaderboard and saw that you are one of the fastest puzzle solvers; and I marvel at persons who do this.
You are welcome, FreyaVale! Yes, he was an extremely talented artists. Such a loss to the art world and all who appreciate and love his work.
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Also, Right now i have my heat on 68, with the 1st stage diff set to 2*, and 2nd stage diff set to 2.5*, as well as the 2nd stage delay set to 40 (max setting) which the way i understands it means that if the 1st stage cannot raise the temp in 40 minutes, the 2nd stage will kick in.
I just witnessed the 1st stage kick on at 66*, and it climbed to 66.5. <time in between> Then the 2nd stage kicked on and it climbed to 67.5 in about 5 minutes, then the 2nd stage kicked back off.
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6And he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment.
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Every other week, John J. Ryan, a former Republican state representative, and Hersam Acorn editor Joshua Fisher and sometimes Ridgefielder, share their back-and-forth about news going on around the state, among other items of interest.
Fisher: While Washington politicians are wrangling over the fiscal cliff, it seems likely that there will be yet another (so-called) special session in Hartford on the burgeoning state deficit — Connecticut's own version of a fiscal woes. Is it worrisome that talking about a state deficit — just like the General Assembly holding a "special session" — has become a regular holiday season item in this column for years?
Ryan: Why would anyone worry? Didn't you see the important news coming out of Hartford this week: "Localmusician'ssonglikelytobecomestatewaltz" (NewBritainHerald.com, Nov. 15).
Fisher: It's always comforting to know that Hartford is tackling the pressing issues in these times of financial peril. Does Connecticut have an official state scapegoat yet? The state government's serious revenue and economic woes continue to be of growing concern. If Hartford isn't going to focus on it, we should.
Ryan: We could fill an entire page of this fine publication with bad news, but to lead off see: "ConnecticutRanksLastAmong 50 StatesInCreditAnalysis," (CourantBlogs.com/ct-insurance, Nov. 14). It features this frightening quote: Connecticut "is among the worst in job creation, tax revenue growth, and has not yet seen a recovery in home prices. It has very high debt and retirement obligations, little budget flexibility and no rainy day fund balance."
Fisher: That's heartwarming. So, you're telling us that the record-breaking Gov. Malloy tax increases and give-millions-away, pick-and-choose-economic-development plan isn't reaping the returns the governor had told us it would? Just like so many fiscal analysts said. But at least Mr. Malloy kept all those state unions safe so that the taxpayers of Connecticut could pick up the slack.
One of the best things I read this week was Chris Powell's "Malloy'sexplanationof 'shortfall' fallshort" (NCAdvertiser.com, Nov. 26).
Ryan: If you did not like that news, this item won't make you any happier: "Connecticuteconomystillwobbly" (CTPost.com, Nov. 20) and "StateFacing $365 MillionBudgetDeficit, PoorCreditQuality" (Courant.com, Nov. 14).
And from the state Department of Labor website, ctdol.state.ct.us, (posted Nov. 19) you can peruse the charts and other data indicating that Connecticut'sunemploymentrateroseto 9% — one of the highest. But have no fear taxpayers, because: "Malloy: I'vegotplantodealwithdeficit" (StamfordAdvocate.com, Nov. 20).
Fisher: Malloy saying he has a fiscal plan is becoming one of the scariest phrases in Connecticut. Wasn't Mr. Malloy's last budget supposed to get Connecticut out of this fiscal hole? Surely, John, things have to be improving and the state deficit shrinking.
Ryan: Nope. I am certain the deficit numbers will continue to grow — probably to a half billion dollars or more or more.
But as we always insist: Do not take our word for it. Look it up yourself (that's one of the reasons we provide links to all the news mentioned in these columns). Be an informed taxpayer.
Editor: So what you're saying is if you are going to be overtaxed, you should know why Connecticut's leaders are encouraging you to look for a more tax-friendly place to live.
And whether or not there is a December special legislative session, the state's fiscal woes will be the all-encompassing topic when the next (regular) session convenes on Jan. 9, 2013. Will there ever be any interesting political news that might suggest some potential for change in the one-party control that is currently dragging down the Constitution State?
Ryan: You obviously are thinking of this item from Breitbart.com: "HartfordCourant: OnePartyRule 'Unhealthy,' OnlyEndorsedDemocrats," and this "under-the-radar race" at the state capitol: "LatinoGOPStateSenator — HowHeWonAnElection" (CTLatinoNews.com) is thought-provoking. As you've likely been hearing, several national political commentators have opined that the best growth area for the Republican Party should be Latino voters.
Fisher: Connecticut Republicans, adopting a sensible methodology for attracting new voters, and abandoning the tactic of running strident, self–fundedmillionaireswithzeroelectiveexperience? But then state Republicans might have to actually govern rather than just complain.
Next you will tell us that there is hope for college athletics …
Ryan: Thank you for the segue. You obviously saw this entry in the latest edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education: "NotreDameScoreaFirst: No. 1 inFootballandinGraduatingItsPlayers" (Chronicle.com, Nov. 20). There is always hope that somewhere, someone is trying to do it right.
Fisher: I am sure we'll have plenty more time to talk about your alma mater before the national championship game, which I believe is now being held around Valentine's Day. How about a law requiring no college bowl games after Jan. 1 — just like the good old days.
Since Hartford is focusing more time on waltzes than fiscal solutions, maybe the General Assembly can take that up.
And to update an item from our lastcolumn about Linda McMahon's campaign not paying the minorities it hired to tell voters to vote for her and Obama, some have reported they finally got checks— but cashing them has been another challenge. See: "LindaMcMahoncampaignworker: Igotacondomandabadcheck" (WashingtonPost.com, Nov. 20).
Until next week, when we publish our list for Santa (for which we're taking suggestions at [email protected] and [email protected]).
John J. Ryan is of counsel to the Darien law firm Tibbetts, Keating & Butler, and served 14 years as Darien and Rowayton's state representative. Joshua Fisher has been an editor with Hersam Acorn Newspapers since 2003.


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D'IBERVILLE, Miss., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first week on the market, SlimCleaner, the free software that uses community feedback to clean and improve PCs, captured the #1 spot in its category, Maintenance & Optimization, on the CNET Download.com Website. SlimCleaner reached the top spot in the first full week after its market launch on May 25.
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Free for download at www.slimcleaner.com, SlimCleaner uses social networking and community feedback to help consumers speed up, clean and optimize their personal computers. SlimCleaner combines the industry's fastest PC cleaning engine with a stream of user-generated data to provide all the essential tools for making a consumer's PC run more efficiently.
For the week ending June 4, SlimCleaner had 26,642 downloads on Download.com in the category of Maintenance & Optimization, more than 3,900 ahead of its nearest competitor.
"Reaching the top download spot in our first week shows how much pent-up demand has existed for a fast, comprehensive PC cleaning tool that allows users to share information and make recommendations," said Chris Cope, CEO of SlimWare Utilities. "SlimCleaner removes the anxiety consumers feel from not knowing what's bogging down their PCs. We provide a one-stop solution and interactive, community-based feedback to help consumers make personalized decisions about how to improve their PC."
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PACIFICA — Police arrested a Pacifica man on drug and child endangerment charges after they found methamphetamine and four young children in the home where he was living, authorities said.
Pacifica officers and agents from the county Narcotics Task Force raided the house on the 900 block of Serena drive around 7 a.m. and found under an ounce of meth, said Pacifica police Capt. Dan Steidle. They also discovered four grade-school age children.
Police arrested Edson Redmond, 37, on suspicion he was selling drugs. The child endangerment charge stems from the children's presence near the dangerous activity of drug dealing, said Steidle. It wasn't clear if the children were Redmond's or belonged to the other people who lived at the home.
Steidle said police have received complaints from neighbors about suspicious activity at that address.
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The jira tracks the new metrics framework only changes, i.e., it doesn't track the instrumentation changes (and compatibility issues) to existing code.
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HADOOP-6920 Metrics2: metrics instrumentation
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HADOOP-6508 Incorrect values for metrics with CompositeContext
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Summary of changes (framework only) vs the jumbo patch for yahoo 0.20.104 (attached in
HADOOP-6728 for common/hdfs/mapreduce):
- Extracted metadata (name and description) for each metric/tag to an interned info object, resulting 33% memory saving per metric/tag (16 bytes vs 24 bytes per metric update (on 64-bit platform) in previous patch (which has the same overhead in the old framework which doesn't even have metric description available.)
- Simplified metrics source creation with @Metrics (for class) and @Metric (for method and field) annotations (see the metrics2 package doc (package-info.java) and the design doc for examples.)
This patch has been around for a while. Does this applies to 0.22 trunk or 0.23 trunk?
Yeah the v5 of the patch had been applied to Y's 0.22 trunk and the corresponding hdfs/mr code ported since late last year. The patch was originally targeting 0.22. I was told that 0.22 branch is feature frozen as of now. So all the new metrics related patches should probably target 0.23+ releases. I'll rebase the patch against the current trunk (0.23) after the next context switch
Thanks for clarified this. I am assuming when Apache Hadoop 0.22 is released, it is going to have MetricsContext v1 instead of v2. HBase depends on the exist hadoop metrics system (v1). This means hbase trunk should work with Apache Hadoop 0.22. When revise for the current trunk (0.23), could you make sure that MetricsContext is backward compatible? It would be good to give them sometime in 0.23 time frame to make the switch. This ensures that HBase can release independently, without tie to Hadoop 0.23 release schedule. Thanks
When revise for the current trunk (0.23), could you make sure that MetricsContext is backward compatible? It would be good to give them sometime in 0.23 time frame to make the switch. This ensures that HBase can release independently, without tie to Hadoop 0.23 release schedule.
The existing 0.22+ patches don't remove but deprecate metrics v1 so existing app depending on v1 still works (in a limited way, as they won't see metrics defined in new metrics sources.)
This is different from the current 0.20.100 branch which removed metrics v1 completely to ensure everything was ported, as the original branch was not targeting external/backward compatibility, which is causing some problems (with trivial workarounds) for dependent projects like Hive that depend on metrics v1.
+1 overall. Here are the results of testing the latest attachment
against trunk revision 1099633.
+1 @author. The patch does not contain any @author tags.
+1 tests included. The patch appears to include 36 new or modified tests.
+1 javadoc. The javadoc tool did not generate any warning messages.
+1 javac. The applied patch does not increase the total number of javac compiler warnings.
+1 findbugs. The patch does not introduce any new Findbugs (version 1.3.9) warnings.
+1 release audit. The applied patch does not increase the total number of release audit warnings.
+1 core tests. The patch passed core unit tests.
+1 contrib tests. The patch passed contrib unit tests.
+1 system test framework. The patch passed system test framework compile.
Test results: https://builds.apache.org/hudson/job/PreCommit-HADOOP-Build/405//testReport/
Findbugs warnings: https://builds.apache.org/hudson/job/PreCommit-HADOOP-Build/405//artifact/trunk/build/test/findbugs/newPatchFindbugsWarnings.html
Console output: https://builds.apache.org/hudson/job/PreCommit-HADOOP-Build/405//console
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Integrated in Hadoop-Common-trunk-Commit #576 (See https://builds.apache.org/hudson/job/Hadoop-Common-trunk-Commit/576/)
HADOOP-6919. New metrics2 framework. Contributed by Luke Lu.
Integrated in Hadoop-Common-trunk #680 (See https://builds.apache.org/hudson/job/Hadoop-Common-trunk/680/)
HADOOP-6919. New metrics2 framework. Contributed by Luke Lu.


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W Connection eliminates Red Bulls in CCL
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Andre Toussaint scored twice within 5 minutes of the first half as W Connection FC of Trinidad and Tobago beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 and advanced in the CONCACAF Champions League tournament on Wednesday night.
W Connection moved into the Group D division of the tournament by winning the goal aggregate series 4-3. The teams played to a 2-2 tie last week in Trinidad.
In another matchup, Cruz Azul played a 0-0 draw in Mexico City against Herediano of Costa Rica, but advanced on aggregate after winning the first leg last week 6-2. Cruz Azul lost last season's Champions League final to fellow Mexican club Atlante.
"The object was to advance, and we did most of the work there (in Costa Rica)," Cruz Azul's Christian Riveros said.
The Red Bulls, 0-11-3 in all matches since May 8, took a 1-0 lead when forward John Wolyniec -- starting in place of injured leading scorer Juan Pablo Angel (concussion) -- scored on a perfect give-and-go with Jorge Rojas in the 19th minute. Wolyniec's pretty left-footed goal was his second tally this year.
"We wanted to get the first goal and we did," Wolyniec said. "We felt good after that and thought we were in control. When you miss a chance to put the game away, it gives the other team confidence. As the game went on, they picked up their play and got two goals at the end of the first half.
"We just didn't do a good job in the last five minutes of the first half. It's extreme disappointment, because I felt we did some good things. We were the better team. This is going to be tough to swallow and we'll think about it for a while, probably for the rest of the season."
Toussaint, who scored one goal in five matches before Wednesday, tied it in the 40th minute. Toussaint made a nice run up the left side and his left-footed shot eluded goalkeeper Danny Cepero to the right corner of the net.
Five minutes later, right before halftime, Toussaint alertly stole the ball from Red Bulls defender Kevin Goldthwaite directly in front of the penalty box and fired a low shot past Cepero for the game and series winner.
"Unfortunately, this game pretty much sums up our entire season," Red Bulls coach Juan Carlos Osorio said. "We controlled the game for 39 minutes, then took some liberties and allowed a very soft goal. Then, we made another big mistake in our own end and got punished for that."
There were very few scoring opportunities in the second half, with the Red Bulls' Alberto Celades getting the best chance. His shot was stopped by goalkeeper Marvin Phillip in the 63rd minute.
"We didn't get a clear chance in the second half. Good teams know when to kill a game and didn't do it," Osorio said. "We got punished for our mistakes."
The match was played before an announced crowd of 6,549, but far less were in attendance.
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Meretz Chairwoman Zahava Gal-On has requested acting Knesset Speaker MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer to invite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to brief the Knesset plenum on the situation in the West Bank, and the steps taken to prevent a third intafada.
Gal-On added that "Even while Netanyahu is focusing on coalition negotiations, the West Bank is on the brink, due to diplomatic and security failures of the government." (Moran Azulay)


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Adorable drawing of yourself! :D You look like a true anime character. X3 And I love how you added the subtitles! I hope you do well in the comp! In my opinion, i think this is worthy of winning. X3
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awsome :) You look like you are in a proper anime scene :) 5/5 :) :P
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My family and I have volunteered at F.R.I.E.N.D.S. for about a year now and we sponsor several horses. Our kids, now 19 and 15 have always been animal lovers, but this organization has touched us in a way we would never imagine. While we do give a lot of our time in volunteering, we truly believe, that we get more out of it than we give. To help these amazing creatures, all have differing stories as to how and why they were rescued, to find a safe haven in a nuturing and caring environment is incredibly satisfying. I don't know where these horses would go if it were not for an organization like F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
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Vote yes on tax break for vets' spouses
Proposition 1 amending the Texas Constitution would allow the Legislature to take the property tax exemption provided to a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran and extend it to that veteran's spouse upon the veteran's death. As such, this must strike most patriotic folks as a no-brainer.
We recommend voters approve this in honor of the military service so few in this age assume. It acknowledges, too, the sacrifices veterans' spouses endure. Still, a few caveats are in order.
First, the Legislature should think twice about repeatedly imposing its will on cities, schools and community colleges, especially at a time when it is curtailing much of its traditional support for them. A lot of state leaders holler about states' rights and any intrusion by the federal government but show no such principled reluctance themselves in intruding upon local governmental entities. That's ideologically dishonest.
State lawmakers have obviously gotten the message about re-evaluating all funding the state provides, judging from the lean budget they approved this past spring. But they must spend far more time seeking ways to raise revenue for a state with severe growing pains — and handing out tax favors — then tightening fiscal circumstances for our local schools, cities, counties and community colleges sends very mixed messages about our future.
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Vote yes to fund Texas' future water
If there's anything positive about this year's wretched drought, it's that Texans are thinking hard about our state's water supply. Over the next 50 years, our state's population is expected to double. And as things now stand, our water supply — even in a year with normal rainfall — won't be nearly enough for those future Texans.
Some of the needed changes to our water laws will be controversial. But Proposition 8, on this year's ballot, is easy for everyone to love.
Prop 8 involves what's usually called "the ag exemption" — though it's no longer for agriculture alone, and technically, it's not even an exemption. Prop 8 would add "water stewardship." To qualify, ag-exemption holders would have to show the former corn field or cow pasture is being used in at least three ways that improve Texas' water supply.
So what's not to love? Vote yes.
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Hunger for power will boost portable providers
The chaos in Libya and unrest across North Africa and the Middle East will result in more demand for temporary power providers such as APR Energy, its chief executive has claimed.
John Campion said the instability was putting companies such as Alstom and General Electric off from investing in desperately needed permanent power stations in Libya and beyond.
He added that unpopular governments or those facing elections in developing countries were particularly keen to prevent disruptive blackouts and would turn to companies such as APR in increasing number.
Horizon, the acquisition vehicle set up by Hugh Osmond, bought APR in June in a $855 million (£528 million) deal. Shares in Horizon were delisted and will be relisted in London next month as APR Energy, which…


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Students from the Arthur Morgan School in Celo and Rainbow Mountain Children's School in Asheville participated in the beta test of a new educational game called Earth Voyage at YMCA's Blue Ridge Assembly on May 17. (See "From Hawaii to Paradox to Haywood Road," May 16 Xpress for background.)
The idea for the game grew out of the late Buckminster Fuller's World Game, which engaged college students and policy-makers in positing solutions to global problems that could be beneficial to everyone on the planet, and more directly out of the Design Science Lab conducted in Asheville last summer.
"This pilot program is focused on the hydrosphere," explained Marnie Muller, one of three co-creators of Earth Voyage. "Later we will take up the atmosphere and soil."
Fifty-some middle-school-level students kicked off their shoes and spread out on a gymnasium-size map of the world created by Fuller. Divided into teams, participants examined the water resources available, water use, pollution and human population of each geographic region and used the information to consider water-use issues on a local as well as global level.
Along the way, they learned that the total amount of water on earth has remained essentially the same for hundreds of centuries, that 97.2 percent of water is salty and that a huge proportion is locked up as ice. Using swimming-pool noodles and vertical dowel rods, participants created 3-D bar graphs illustrating various aspects of the water cycle and human use.
The overall goal of the program is to stir excitement about learning, to make the sometimes-dull numbers associated with science come to life and to inspire students to learn more. Muller said, "A survey by the American Association for the Advancement of Science found that most Americans only have a fifth-grade-level awareness of science, so we felt that a program targeted for middle-school students addressed the problem at the right time in students' schooling."
Suzanne Watson, another co-creator of the project, said the organizers want to expand the program to all of the middle-school students in WNC and then the state. "And we're going to have an interactive Web site so students who have participated can continue to interact in the future," she added. "We also want to stage the game on weekends so students can bring their families to join in."
The winners of the game are awarded cash prizes redeemable as gifts to Run for Africa (a Barnardsville-based nonprofit organization that supports clean-water programs in African villages). "That way we connect doing something to the problems they have learned about by playing the game," says Will Harwood, a Rainbow Mountain teacher who helped develop the game.
After the beta test, Rainbow Mountain student participants (who also helped create the game) will submit evaluations that will help shape the next round.
— Cecil Bothwell, staff writer


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There are a lot of bluetooth gadgets on the market, only unfortunately mostly only for Iphone of android. Is it possible to write a custom application that communicates with the bluetooth device?
I am a windows phone developer, however I never worked with bluetooth before.
Device: Huawei W1 (windows phone 8.1 preview)
Gadget: Vidonn x5 (bluetooth 4.0 bracelet)
Any tips? Or anyone who had done such project before?


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A Beaumont Police Department spokesperson said two men who tried to pass a fraudulent check at a Beaumont bank were arrested, but not before one struggled with police and tried to run away.
Sgt. Rob Flores said in a statement issued Tuesday that around 3:44 p.m. Monday officers were called to the Community Bank located in the 6300 block of Phelan. A Bank clerk told a 911 operator that two men were in the bank trying to cash fraudulent checks.
When patrol officers arrived at the bank to question the men, one of them refused to cooperate and tried to run from the bank. After a brief struggle with officers, the man was able to break free and run from the building.
Officers caught the man at the end of a brief foot chase. The second man did not resist and officers took him into custody inside the bank without incident.
Flores identifies the man who ran as Clyde S. Porter, 30, of Houston. He was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on one count of forgery, which has a $10,500 bond, one count of resisting arrest, which has a $250 bond, and one count of evading arrest, which has a $250 bond.
The second man is identified as Lawrence B. Zeno, 42, of Houston. He was booked into the jail on one count of forgery, which has a $7,500 bond.


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Leyland 'thrilled' about Humber's perfect game
Leyland 'thrilled' about Humber's perfect game
DETROIT -- Jim Leyland knows all too well the heartbreak of a pitcher being one out from history and having the moment taken away from him. That might be partly why the Tigers' skipper said Sunday he was "thrilled" and "glad" the umpire called strike three to give White Sox pitcher Philip Humber the 21st perfect game in Major League history.
"I was thrilled for the kid," Leyland said. "I'm absolutely thrilled for him."
The debate can go either way. When Humber made a 3-2 pitch to Mariners shortstop Brendan Ryan, on first glance, it seemed like Ryan might have checked his swing and earned a walk with two outs in the ninth. Home-plate umpire Brian Runge quickly ruled that Ryan went around.
"I couldn't really tell on the TV if he really went or not," Leyland said. "It looked real close."
The moment brought back memories of Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game on June 2, 2010, in the Tigers' clubhouse. In that game, Galarraga threw 8 2/3 perfect innings before a blown call at first base by umpire Jim Joyce spoiled the celebration and sparked controversy in the Motor City.


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Put 135 million professionals into one country-sized room and give each of them a mic, then tally up the number of times they use words like creative and problem solving. You can't, but LinkedIn can, and did. Following up on last year's analysis of overused buzzwords, LinkedIn has published their latest list of the 10 most overused buzzwords on their social network.
As a fan of creative endeavors myself, I feel motivated when I see the LinkedIn team following up on their track record of problem solving by using dynamic solutions to interesting challenges. I tried to get as many of the buzzwords into that last sentence there: what do you think of my communication skills?
Check out the blog post with some further analysis here.


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Byron York
Washington Examiner
August 30, 2011
A new poll by CNN and ORC International finds that 27 percent of Democrats would like to see their party nominate a candidate other than Barack Obama for president in 2012.
In response to the question, "Do you think the Democratic party should renominate Barack Obama as the party's candidate for president in 2012, or do you think the Democratic party should nominate a different candidate for president in 2012?" — 72 percent said they wanted to see Obama renominated. But 27 percent, slightly more than one in every four, said they wanted to see Democrats nominate a different candidate. One percent had no opinion.


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Bigger U.S. Savings Than Official Stats Suggest
How much have Americans cut back?
On the face of it, not much. The official data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis say that in February personal spending was down 0.4%, or $40 billion, from the year before. Certainly any drop is bad news, since consumer spending rarely decreases—but $40 billion out of total spending of $10 trillion doesn't seem like enough to wreak economic havoc.
A closer look, however, shows that Americans have tightened their belts more sharply than the numbers report. The reason? Official figures for personal spending include a lot of categories, such as Medicare outlays, that are not under the control of households. They also include items, such as education spending, that should be treated as investment in the future rather than current consumption.
After removing these spending categories from the data, let's call what's left "pocketbook" spending—the money that consumers actually lay out at retailers and other businesses. By this measure, Americans have cut consumption by $200 billion, or 3.1%, over the past year. This explains why the downturn has hit Main Street hard.
Since savings are what's left from disposable income after subtracting outlays, a deeper fall in consumption means a bigger jump in the savings rate. The same analysis implies that the "pocketbook" personal savings rate has risen from near zero a year ago to around 6.4%, rather than the official 4.2%. Thus, households may have gotten a great start on repairing their balance sheets.
Let's break down the spending numbers. Over the past year, outlays on durable goods such as automobiles decreased by a deep 10.8%. Spending for nondurable goods such as clothing fell by 4.2%.
The tricky issue comes with spending on services, which seems to be up by 3.3%, or $200 billion, since February 2008. That number includes a hodgepodge of expenditures that don't correspond to what we mean by "consumer spending." For example, health-care spending, including prescription drugs, is up by $112 billion. But roughly 85% of such spending is funded by government or employer health insurance plans, neither of which directly comes out of the pockets of consumers.
Similarly, the consumer spending numbers include outlays by religious groups and nonprofit foundations, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which is increasing its outlays by about 15% in 2009, to $3.8 billion. The BEA estimates that religious and foundation spending have risen by about 3% from the past year, pushing up reported consumer spending.
Another quirk: Spending on education is considered consumption rather than investment in human capital. As a result, more people going back to school during the downturn leads to a reduction in the savings rate. That doesn't make much sense.
Finally, for technical reasons the BEA throws in some "spending" categories where no money actually changes hands. The biggest is "rent on owner-occupied housing," the money that people supposedly pay themselves for living in their own homes. Despite the housing bust, this number rose by 2.6% over the past year, to $1.1 trillion.
The BEA will make some changes this summer, which will improve the calculation of the savings rate for households. But for now, suffice it to say that Americans have taken thrift to heart much more than the official numbers show.
For a full explanation of how the pocketbook savings rate was calculated, see my blog Economics Unbound at businessweek.com/the_thread/economicsunbound/


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Unusual Succulent Floral Arrangements
A Surprisingly Seductive Arrangement: Roses, Peonies, and Succulents
Last night at the Greystone Mansion Gala in Beverly Hills, I oohed and ahhed my way through dozens of rooms at the Greystone Mansion, all lovingly decorated by the likes of Jamie Drake, Kathryn Ireland, Lori Dennis, Kendall Wilkinson, and other amazing designers. When I wandered into the gentlemen's study and terrace on the second floor, designed by Patrick Dragonette, I was wowed by many features, including the agate slice table lamps he created (stay tuned for more photos, coming soon).
My eyes were also really drawn to the pops of color and texture in the succulent, peony, and rose arrangements in Patrick's room. These arrangements were created by Missy Fine and Neda Davari of M and N Events.
I've seen succulents paired with a variety of flowers and foliage before, but this simple mix of tightly clustered red roses and peonies with accents of succulents really impressed me. When I chatted with Neda Davari about her inspiration for the arrangements, she told me, "The inspiration for these were Patrick Dragonette and his stunning room! We wanted to pick up a strong masculine accent color that would complement his work. The deep red in the roses and peonies accomplished that touch we were looking for. We used Echeveria Pulidonis plants, which are a type of succulent, to bring in that masculine character and with its rose-like features it blends into this arrangement quite nicely. It's a great accent plant to work with as it's very well behaved in floral arrangements and requires very little water."
I'd love to re-create this arrangement for parties.This is also a perfect Christmas party centerpiece, since the two main holiday colors — green and red — are beautifully interpreted here, and such a nice change from your standard poinsettia.


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Singapore - Oil rose in afternoon Asian trade on Thursday on expectations that freezing temperatures in the northern hemisphere will stoke demand, analysts said.
New York's main contract, light sweet crude for February delivery, rose 20 cents to $91.32 per barrel in the afternoon.
Brent North Sea crude for February was up 16 cents at $94.30.
"The prices are related to weather... as well as inventories," said Jason Feer, Asia-Pacific vice president and general manager for Argus Media energy market analysts in Singapore.
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has not made "much imminent concerted effort to bring down prices", he added.
Opec produces 40% of the world's crude and its actions have a heavy influence on oil futures movements.
Crude prices have been boosted by the extreme cold weather and blizzards across the northern hemisphere, with households seen using more heating oil.


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Teacher Katy Dow '00 Featured in Indianapolis Star
November 16, 2009
November 16, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — "I want my students to leave my classroom as thinkers, dreamers and believers," says Katy Dow, math teacher at Pike High School's Freshman Center and 2000 graduate of DePauw University. She is featured in the Indianapolis Star's "Meet the Teacher" column.
"I encourage parents to ask their kids about their school day every day," Dow tells the newspaper. "Students love to share what they learned from their classes and tell stories from their school day. It is important for parents to be good listeners and great cheerleaders when it comes to school."
A teacher for nine years, Dow tells the newspaper she made her career decision rather early. "I thought my fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Palmer, was the coolest lady in town. She was young, hip, fun and filled with enthusiasm every day. I wanted to be just like her, so from that point on when people would ask what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would always confidently answer with 'teacher.' Obviously, I never looked back."
Read more at IndyStar.com.Back


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Main Stage
The man who re-defined going viral: Baauer himself, in full flesh and high spirits. Captured live at the HARD Miami Beach Party.
Born and raised in Connecticut, young Baauer fell in love with the grimey severity of almost nearby Staten Island. Like for many of his white middle class contemporaries Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was more than just a hardcore posse rap LP with kung-fu samples, but a wake-up call to please go ahead and do something a bit more exciting with your life. Before he got to turn east coast bass music upside down with his trademark mix of different sub-bass stylings that nod to Hackney, Atlanta, Glasgow, and New Orleans, Baauer was known as a house and electro DJ by the name of Cap'n Harry. A moniker and stylistic alignment he soon traded for the take-no-prisoners approach of heavy-hitting signatunes like Dum Dum or, of course, the phenomenon that is Harlem Shake. While many seem keen to put him in the trap category, Baauer has a more reasonable explanation for the kind of highly effective bangers he has been releasing on quality imprints like LuckyMe or Mad Decent's Jeffrees: "It's hip hop born from the internet". In an attempt to free himself of the expectations that inevitably come with having a global hit single, Baauer has taken a different approach for his eagerly awaited full-length debut: he and his production partner Nick Hook went on a trip around the world, searching for unique sounds which the world wide web still can't offer. Highlights of their musical journey were captured in the documentary Searching For Sound.


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KYNELSON-L ArchivesArchiver > KYNELSON > 2003-02 > 1045076282
From: Karl & Cecy Rice <>
Subject: [KYNELSON-L] Arabella (?) ANDERSON ASH STURGEON
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 12:58:02 -0600
> From Claudette Fulkerson...do you know how Arabella acquired the two
> hundred acres in or near Nelson County? Now, abt. her daughters, it
> appears all three settled in Muhlenburg county Ky. One married a Combs,
> the other a Walker and the third an Evans. There was a John Anderson
> living there at the time and he may have been Arabella's son.........
Claudette - this is what I have:
Arabella (maiden name unknown) Anderson Ash Sturgeon m. #1 John Anderson.
He died (I'm assuming) possibly in Nelson Co, KY, or possibly on the way or
before they left the east. I only know of the 3 girls that Arabella had
with John Anderson - Alice Evans, Sally Combs and Patience Ward is what I
have - does not match what you have. Don't know of a son but there could
have been one or more.
Then she m. #2 John Ash and had probably 2 children, John and Elizabeth
Ash. Then she m. #3 John Sturgeon.
Arabella filed for the 200 acres. " 1783 TREASURY WARRANT TO ARABELLA
ANDERSON - Arabella Anderson, 200 acres, Jefferson Co, KY, Warrant #3352.
Patrick Henry Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to all to
whom these patents shall come....by virtue of the part of a land office
Treasury Warrant #1514 (or 1519 or 151? - cant read) and issued the 19 Feb
1783. There is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Arabella Anderson
assignee of William May [my note: he was a BIG land speculator/surveyor] a
certain tract of parcel of land containing 200 acres by survey bearing date
2 Aug 1873 lying and being in the county of Jefferson on the south branch
of the south fork of Nole linn (my note: Nolin) Calleo?[my note: ? could
this be "valley"?] Buffaloe Creek and adjoining Nourres Survey of 400 acres
that include the fork of said south fork of Nole linn aforesaid and bounded
as followeth to wit:[my note: long description.] ....Signed P. Henry"
Arabelle Anderson Ash and John Ash her 2nd husband later sold part of this
land in 1797. There may be other deeds that I missed in my trip to KY. The
land was in Nelson Co, KY later on when they sold it, but the legal
description is the same. Several of John Ash d. abt1799 went to IN. but
there was another unrelated Ash family there (or I assume unrelated)
(Harrison and Switzerland Co, IN). Hope this helps. Cecy Rice
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Prosecutor Gerrie Nel said the couple's arguing was the only explanation for why Steenkamp was standing behind the door and facing it. "She was standing behind the toilet door talking to you when you shot her."
"That is not true," Pistorius said and added that he shouted at what he thought was an intruder. He also said he shouted to Steenkamp to call the police.
Describing what happened before he shot Steenkamp, Pistorius said he heard a noise in the bathroom and, while walking on his stumps, yelled to Steenkamp to call the police. He believed she was still in the bedroom. He said he heard what he thought was the toilet door slamming, then as he entered the bathroom, he thought someone was opening the door to attack him, so he opened fired.
Nel asked Pistorius why he didn't find out where Steenkamp was and ask if she was OK.
"There was no time," Pistorius said.


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1/3rd of U.S. Freeways in 'Poor or Mediocre' Condition
"A third of major U.S. interstates and major highways are in poor or mediocre condition, but it's a particular problem in urban areas with populations of 250,000 or more, said the report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the road advocacy group TRIP. It was released this morning at a news conference in Bloomfield Township.
The groups are using the study as ammunition to get federal lawmakers to significantly increase spending in the next six-year federal highway bill, which Congress will begin debating this summer. AASHTO is pushing for an increase in federal spending from $286 billion to $470 billion in the next highway bill.
'The American people are paying for rough roads multiple times,' said Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle. 'Rough roads lead to diminished safety, higher vehicle operating costs, and more expensive road repairs.'"


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If you've ever thrown your mobile phone out of frustration, you may be a world athlete. Over the weekend, the 8th Annual International Mobile Phone Throwing Championships were held in Savonlinna, Findland. The event has two categories: a simple distance contest and a freestyle competition.
In the male distance contest, Tommi Huotari threw a mobile phone 89.62m (294 feet), while in the female category Eija Laakso threw one a distance of 44.49m (146 feet). Both winners are from Finland. In the freestyle category, winners were judged on throwing style using a point system. The two winners were Elina Pitkänen and Taco Cohen who both scored 12 points. Cohen scored 12 points by "doing tricks" and walking on his hands.
I've got to hand it to the folks in Finland. They have definitely found a more enjoyable way to use a mobile phone. It has to be liberating to toss one 294 feet. Talk about therapy.
Read more from the festival website.


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Software techniques harden against hacking: Pt. 1The problem
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With cars increasingly becoming networked IT entities, the security threats are also growing. The most visible gateway for hacking attempts to cars is the infotainment domain. Thus, next generation automotive infotainment system architectures must address these issues from the ground up.
In the beginning
One of the first computer systems within an automobile was the 1978 Cadillac Seville's trip computer, run by a Motorola 6802 microprocessor with 128 bytes of RAM and two kilobytes of ROM. The printed source code could not have occupied more than a handful of pages.
In contrast, even the lowest end automobile today contains at least a dozen microprocessors; the highest end cars incorporate in excess of 100 microprocessors. This complexity is driven by the inexorable demand for better capabilities, the digitization of manual and mechanical functions, and the interconnection of our world. While this growth in electronic content has been beneficial to society, that growth is also a key source of our reliability, security, cost, and time-to-market woes. Next-generation infotainment system architecture must help developers manage this complexity.
Another important automotive trend is ECU consolidation to reverse the growth trend and instead merge disparate functions into a fewer number of electronic components. Next-generation infotainment system architecture must ensure that consolidated components do not interact in unforeseen ways, posing a reliability risk to critical systems.
For instance, in 2010, U.S. carmakers introduced features to enable car owners to manipulate the locks and start the engine from anywhere on the planet using a smartphone. This connectivity piggybacks on the car's remote telematics system, which has become standard in many models. Connecting the automobile to wide-area networks is the trigger that brings in the threat of sophisticated attackers.
For the complete article, which looks at further vulnerabilities, click here, courtesy of Automotive Designline Europe.


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If you've deducted too much for a non-tax payroll deduction, such as health insurance, you need to give the employee a refund.
Write a paycheck to the employee.
In the Preview Paychecks
window, leave the Earnings section empty. (Delete salary payroll items by
pressing Ctrl+Del. For hourly payroll items, do not enter any hours.)
In the Employee Summary section, enter a positive amount for the appropriate
payroll item (click Yes in the message that QuickBooks displays), and record
the paycheck.
When you write the paycheck, QuickBooks adjusts the liability for the
payroll item. Do not enter a liability adjustment in addition.
Use the Write Checks window to write
the employee a "regular" check.
Adjust the liability for this employee for the
appropriate period.
See also
Reimbursing an employee for
overwithheld taxes