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When screenwriter
Philippa Boyens
speaks publicly about the production of
Peter Jackson
's wildly successful
Lord of the Rings
trilogy, keen listeners will note that she continually reiterates the role that fate had in the project. Much the same could be said about
' career as a screenwriter, given the fact that she had pretty much abandoned the craft following minor work as a script reader and editor. The New Zealand native was a fan of
J.R.R. Tolkien
's epic tale from her early youth, so it didn't take long for her to warm to the idea of adapting the novels for the screen -- the tricky part was remaining faithful to the source material while crafting an entertaining trio of films that would hold audiences' attention despite their monstrous running times.
worked closely with similar-minded
Fran Walsh
, and the trio strived for success by keeping the structure of the novel intact and offering the actors the opportunity to explore their characters so they would come alive onscreen. Though a nomination for Best Screenplay for
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
was the first indicator that
and her collaborators had done justice to the source material, the popularity of each film of the trilogy, combined with a Best Screenplay Oscar for
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
, seemed to be all the proof needed that
had succeeded in her formidable endeavor. For a first-time screenwriter,
' early success offered quite a start to her film career. Of course, in working together so closely on such a demanding project,
, and
had formed quite a bond, and shortly after
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
hit theaters, it was announced that
would once again be teaming with the pair to bring
King Kong
back to the big screen in 2005. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson fulfills his lifelong dream of transforming author J.R.R. Tolkien's best-selling fantasy epic into a three-part motion picture that begins with this holiday 2001 release. Elijah Wood stars as Frodo Baggins, a Hobbit resident of the medieval "Middle-earth" who discovers that a ring bequeathed to him by beloved relative and benefactor Bilbo (Ian Holm) is in fact the "One Ring," a device that will allow its master to manipulate dark powers and enslave the world. Frodo is charged by the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) to return the ring to Mount Doom, the evil site where it was forged millennia ago and the only place where it can be destroyed. Accompanying Frodo is a fellowship of eight others: his Hobbit friends Sam (Sean Astin), Merry (Dominic Monaghan), and Pippin (Billy Boyd); plus Gandalf; the human warriors Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) and Boromir (Sean Bean); Elf archer Legolas (Orlando Bloom); and Dwarf soldier Gimli (John Rhys-Davies). The band's odyssey to the dreaded land of Mordor, where Mount Doom lies, takes them through the Elfish domain of Rivendell and the forest of Lothlorien, where they receive aid and comfort from the Elf princess Arwen (Liv Tyler), her father, Elrond (Hugo Weaving), and Queen Galadriel (Cate Blanchett). In pursuit of the travelers and their ring are Saruman (Christopher Lee) -- a traitorous wizard and kin, of sorts, to Gandalf -- and the Dark Riders, under the control of the evil, mysterious Sauron (Sala Baker). The Fellowship must also do battle with a troll, flying spies, Orcs, and other deadly obstacles both natural and otherwise as they draw closer to Mordor. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) was filmed in Jackson's native New Zealand, closely followed by its pair of sequels, The Two Towers (2002) and The Return of the King (2003). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
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The second film in Peter Jackson's series of screen adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's internationally popular Lord of The Rings trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers literally begins where The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ended, with the Fellowship splitting into three groups as they seek to return the Ring to Mordor, the forbidding land where the powerful talisman must be taken to be destroyed. Frodo (Elijah Wood), who carries the Ring, and his fellow Hobbit Sam (Sean Astin) are lost in the hills of Emyn Muil when they encounter Gollum (Andy Serkis), a strange creature who once carried the Ring and was twisted by its power. Gollum volunteers to guide the pair to Mordor; Frodo agrees, but Sam does not trust their new acquaintance. Elsewhere, Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) are attempting to navigate Fangorn Forrest where they discover a most unusual nemesis -- Treebeard (voice of John Rhys-Davies), a walking and talking tree-shepherd who doesn't much care for Hobbits. Finally, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Gimli (John Rhys-Davies), and Legolas (Orlando Bloom) arrive in Rohan to discover that the evil powers of Saruman (Christopher Lee) have robbed King Theoden (Bernard Hill) of his rule. The King's niece Éowyn (Miranda Otto) believes Aragorn and his men have the strength to defeat Saruman, his henchman Wormtongue (Brad Dourif), and their minions. Éowyn soon becomes infatuated with Aragorn, while he struggles to stay faithful to the pledge of love he made to Arwen (Liv Tyler). Gandalf (Ian McKellen) offers his help and encouragement as the Rohans, under Aragorn's leadership, attempt to face down Saruman's armies, but they soon discover how great the task before them truly is when they learn that his troops consist of 10,000 bloodthirsty creatures specially bred to fight to the death. Most of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was shot in tandem with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King during a marathon 18-month shooting schedule, overseen by Peter Jackson. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King brings Peter Jackson's mammoth adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic to a close in suitably epic fashion. Instead of starting just where the previous film left off, however, it goes far back in time to the moment the tormented creature Gollum first came to possess the One Ring. In this flashback, actor Andy Serkis (who voiced Gollum and performed his movements onset prior to the final CGI effects) finally gets to appear onscreen, portraying Gollum's former self, Sméagol. This disturbing scene serves as a potent reminder that the Ring seeks to corrupt even the well-intentioned Frodo (Elijah Wood), who is increasingly struggling with the dark power of the Ring himself. Thus, the film returns to the present, following Frodo, Sam (Sean Astin), and Gollum as they journey ever closer to the foreboding land of Mordor. They pass by the terrifying dark city of Minas Morgul, watching as the dreadful army of the Witch King sets out for the human strongholds in Gondor, and move on to the rocky stairs to Cirith Ungol, where an even darker enemy lies in wait. Meanwhile, the rest of the Fellowship reunites in Rohan, having defeated the wizard Saruman on two different fronts, at Helm's Deep and Isengard. They are not together for long, though, since the hobbit Pippin (Billy Boyd) gets into trouble, making it necessary for him and Gandalf (Ian McKellen) to hastily depart for Minas Tirith, capital of Gondor. Once there, they find the steward of Gondor, Denethor (John Noble), in an unstable mental state and the city preparing for battle against the amassing forces of Sauron. Denethor unwisely sends his only remaining son, Faramir (David Wenham), back into bloody battle to prove himself. He returns nearly dead, sending Denethor over the edge of sanity.
In another realm, elf Arwen (Liv Tyler) begins her journey to immortal life in the Grey Havens, on her way to leave Middle-earth -- and Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) -- forever, but has a vision that causes her to once again reconsider her decision. Back in Rohan, the men are preparing to ride to Gondor's aide. Éowyn (Miranda Otto) desperately wants to join the men in battle, but her uncle, King Théoden (Bernard Hill), orders her to stay and defend Rohan if necessary. The hobbit Merry (Dominic Monaghan) also desires to ride with the men, but is denied due to his small size and inexperience. Aragorn is met there by the elf Elrond (Hugo Weaving), who brings him the re-forged Sword that was Broken (in the ancient battle with Sauron) and urges him to take a different route to Gondor. Heeding Elrond's advice, Aragorn, along with elf Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and dwarf Gimli (John Rhys-Davies), takes a cavernous path through the mountains, where they meet ghoulish ghosts who betrayed Aragorn's ancestors and are doomed to eternal unrest unless they fulfill their broken oaths by aiding him. All but Frodo, Sam, and Gollum will meet on the massive battlefield of the Pelennor before the gates of Minas Tirith. The former three instead engage in a battle of wills between each other and the One Ring as they head toward the fires of Mount Doom to destroy it. Released in December 2003, The Return of the King topped even its massively successful trilogy predecessors at the box office, and went on to garner a whopping 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture -- winning in all the categories in which it was nominated and tying the record of total awards won with Ben-Hur and Titanic. ~ Dana Rowader, Rovi
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One of the greatest adventure stories in Hollywood history gets a new interpretation in this action drama from Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson. In the early 1930s, Carl Denham (Jack Black) is a daring filmmaker and adventurer who has gained a reputation for his pictures documenting wildlife in remote and dangerous jungle lands; despite the objections of his backers, Denham plans to film his next project aboard an ocean vessel en route to Skull Island, an uncharted island he discovered on a rare map. Correctly assuming his cast and crew would be wary of such a journey, Denham has told them they're traveling to Singapore, but before they set sail, his leading lady drops out of the project. Needing a beautiful actress willing to take a risk, Denham finds Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts), a beautiful but down-on-her-luck vaudeville performer, and offers her the role; cautious but eager to work, Darrow takes the role, and onboard the ship she strikes up a romance with Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody), a respected playwright hired by Denham to write the script for his latest epic.
When Denham and company arrive on Skull Island, the natives react with savage violence, but they happen to be the least of their worries. Skull Island is a sanctuary for prehistoric life, and lording it over the dinosaurs and other giant beasts is Kong, a 25-foot-tall gorilla who can outfight any creature on Earth. The natives kidnap Darrow, giving her to Kong as an offering to appease the giant beast; Denham and his men set out to find her, with Driscoll bravely determined to save the woman he loves. Eventually, Driscoll finds Darrow and Denham outwits Kong, intending to take the giant ape back to New York for display. But Kong has bonded with Darrow, and his attraction to her proves to be his undoing. Andy Serkis, who provided the body movements for Gollum in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings pictures, performed similar duties on King Kong, studying gorillas so he could mimic their actions, which were then used as the basis for the special-effects crew's digital animation of the great ape. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Director Neill Blomkamp teams with producer Peter Jackson for this tale of extraterrestrial refugees stuck in contemporary South Africa. It's been 28 years since the aliens made first contact, but there was never any attack from the skies, nor any profound technological revelation capable of advancing our society. Instead, the aliens were treated as refugees. They were the last of their kind, and in order to accommodate them, the government of South Africa set up a makeshift home in District 9 as politicians and world leaders debated how to handle the situation. As the humans begin to grow wary of the unwelcome intruders, a private company called Multi-National United (MNU) is assigned the task of controlling the aliens. But MNU is less interested in the aliens' welfare than attempting to understand how their weaponry works. Should they manage to make that breakthrough, they will receive tremendous profits to fund their research. Unfortunately, the highly advanced weaponry requires alien DNA in order to be activated. When MNU field operative Wikus van der Merwe (Sharlto Copley) is exposed to biotechnology that causes his DNA to mutate, the tensions between the aliens and the humans intensifies. Wikus is the key to unlocking the alien's technology, and he quickly becomes the most wanted man on the planet. Ostracized and isolated, Wikus retreats to District 9 in a desperate bid to shake his dogged pursuers. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Fourteen-year-old Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan) is just experiencing the pangs of first love when she's viciously murdered by her neighbor Mr. Harvey (Stanley Tucci), a predatory wolf with a deceptively mundane appearance. As her family slowly begins drifting apart while struggling to make sense of their loss, Susie bravely attempts to find her footing in the hereafter. Meanwhile, down on earth, Mr. Harvey is feeling confident that he's covered his tracks well enough to get away with the crime, and begins honing in on his next victim -- Susie's younger sister, Lindsey (Rose McIver), who's beginning to suspect that he's not the harmless suburbanite he portrays himself to be. Director Peter Jackson reteams with King Kong and Lord of the Rings trilogy co-screenwriters Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh to adapt Alice Sebold's bestselling novel for the big screen. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) joins Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and a band of dwarves led by the brave Thorin (Richard Armitage) on a treacherous quest to reclaim their mountain home from the fierce dragon Smaug in this epic fantasy adventure adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel by the creative forces behind the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Long before Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) made his arduous journey to Mordor, his brave uncle Bilbo embarked on an adventure for the ages. Bilbo's story gets under way when the great wizard Gandalf appears at his front gate with a most unusual offer. Displaced from their massive fortress in the Lonely Mountain by Smaug - a greedy dragon who coveted their gold - a community of noble dwarves were decimated by a surprise attack by monstrous orcs, whose dreaded leader the Pale Orc slew their king in a gruesome battle. Now, Thorin, the descendent of the king, is determined to reclaim his mountain kingdom for his people. Together with a fearless team of dwarves, Thorin and Gandalf recruit Bilbo to aid them in their quest since Hobbits have the unique ability to go undetected when they wish to. Before Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves can reach The Lonely Mountain and defeat Smaug, however, they'll have to contend with trolls, goblins, stone giants, Gollum (Andy Serkis), and even the dreaded Pale Orc himself. Peter Jackson directs a screenplay he co-penned with Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), his mighty band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), and wise wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) embark on a crusade to reclaim Erebor from the vicious dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) in this sweeping fantasy adventure that picks up where the events of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey left off. Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) once again directs from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Protecting Companies' Intellectual Property From Cyber CrimeNew York Law Journal 2012-11-19 00:00:00.0 On Oct. 11, 2012, the government warned that the United States will be confronted with the possibility of a "cyber-Pearl Harbor" attack by foreign computer hackers who could unleash havoc on the nation's power grid, transportation system, financial networks and government.[FOOTNOTE 1] Such harrowing warnings should sound the bell for American businesses to follow the example of the federal government and immediately take precautions from a potentially crippling cyber attack, as well protect themselves from government investigation and prosecution for insufficient protection and disclosure of such attacks. Indeed, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently responded to cyber dangers by providing funding to stop the importing of counterfeit goods, technology thefts and computer hacking attacks against American businesses, while at the same time, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has indicated increased review of public company reporting on cyber risks.[FOOTNOTE 2] Accordingly, this article addresses the current state of significant cyber dangers, regulatory efforts to protect intellectual property and cyber systems, and the consideration and implementation of policies and procedures for businesses designed to prevent intrusion and theft as well as create effective responses to cyber attacks and proper disclosure of such risks. BACKGROUND IP protection and cyber attack avoidance deserve significant resources.[FOOTNOTE 3] The government has determined that cyber crime is a matter of national security, and may overtake terrorism as the primary national concern.[FOOTNOTE 4] In fact, a PWC survey of financial services firms found cyber crime is the second most common economic crime after asset misappropriation, with reputational damage being the biggest concern.[FOOTNOTE 5] Further, a majority of those businesses surveyed did not review social media sites or have cyber crisis or response plans, while others had no cyber security training, regular or formal review of such occurrences by senior management or boards of directors. The DOJ has responded by publishing prosecutor guidelines to investigate and commence actions against those who steal computer data through computer hacking, IP theft and product and service counterfeiting in, among other industries, pharmaceutical, financial services and defense contracting.[FOOTNOTE 6] CYBER CRIME, IP THEFT STATUTES Prosecutors and businesses have used several statutes to address stealing computer data and intellectual property.[FOOTNOTE 7] In particular, the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1984 (CFAA),[FOOTNOTE 8] a statute originally enacted to criminally prosecute people who hack into computer systems of the federal government and financial institutions, has been used by prosecutors and businesses against employees. However, federal appellate courts have disagreed over its use, potentially raising the specter of U.S. Supreme Court review.[FOOTNOTE 9] The Economic Espionage Act is also used by prosecutors to prevent "theft, unauthorized copying, or intentional receipt of a trade secret,"[FOOTNOTE 10] by criminalizing trade secret theft benefiting foreign governments, instrumentalities or its agents; or when a non-owner obtains an economic benefit. Similarly, prosecutors (and private litigants) use the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to prosecute IP theft,[FOOTNOTE 11] as well as the Federal Wiretap Act, Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Stored Communications Act and other federal and state statutes.[FOOTNOTE 12] REQUIRED REPORTING Federal, state and foreign regulators have also instituted reporting regulations for companies that suffer a cyber attack or data breach.[FOOTNOTE 14] The SEC published guidelines for public corporations that suffer cyber attacks or data breaches to disclose certain information if such events will materially affect the company's operations, liquidity, financial condition, viability, product or customer lines, losses and ongoing litigation, among other things. The SEC requires these disclosures to have specific content and be in "plain English."[FOOTNOTE 14] Although there has been government pressure, cyber crime disclosures remain alarmingly infrequent, perhaps due to the advertisement to would-be criminals of entry points in IP security infrastructure.[FOOTNOTE 15] Additionally, the overwhelming majority of states have instituted data breach laws, but many conflict with one other.[FOOTNOTE 16] Self regulatory organizations, such as the Financial Regulatory Authority Inc. (FINRA), are also actively involved in establishing "firewalls" to protect confidential customer information,[FOOTNOTE 17] such as protecting customers' funds from potential phony e-mail requests.[FOOTNOTE 18] CYBER DANGER POINTS As such, companies must recognize unauthorized IP and computer system access sources and develop protocols to protect their IP and critical systems. These sources are numerous. Initially, recognizing one's employees as a crucial link in this process is paramount as is the company's email system.[FOOTNOTE 19] Emails are the gateway to a company's computer system, and a likely weak point.[FOOTNOTE 20] Hackers are also, most likely, thieves. A sweep conducted by the DOJ and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) earlier this year found more than 105 hackers in 23 states, resulting in more than 939 criminal charges relating to identity theft and other crimes.[FOOTNOTE 21] The SEC has also brought securities fraud actions in computer hacking matters.[FOOTNOTE 22] Surprisingly, government agencies, both foreign and domestic, have also been sources for data breaches.[FOOTNOTE 23] The SEC, in fact, was criticized for failing to develop a cyber security plan to protect its confidential information.[FOOTNOTE 24] Likewise, law firms are also not immune from cyber risks. They have been found to be weak links in certain cyber security programs because law firms are prime targets for cyber thieves given the quantity and quality of information maintained by a business' law firm.[FOOTNOTE 25] PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES Despite these protections and source knowledge, companies must still engage in a critical process to protect themselves from IP thefts and cyber breaches. Initially, companies must identify their IP and critical data "inventory." Essentially, companies must determine the IP and information in need of protection, develop specific procedures and policies, and allocate resources to particular areas requiring more protection, such as patents and proprietary information. Once complete, companies must prepare, implement and later audit policies and procedures, including, among other things, preparing corrective measures and responses if an incident occurs.[FOOTNOTE 26] In evaluating the types of information requiring protection, companies must identify the company's IP to determine if it is necessary to or effectively protecting its IP, and if the company is ready to respond to an intrusion or theft. Companies must also consider third-party access to this information, and if it is a potential security threat for cyber criminals. Thus, although this list is not exhaustive, companies must review and consider all relevant potential vulnerabilities depending upon their specific systems. IMPLEMENTING PROTECTIONS There are an infinite number of mechanisms, plans and "tricks" companies may use in protecting IP and cyber systems. Companies should implement a complete cyber security program, incorporating governance, control, threats, vulnerability and management. The program must include incident response, forensics and business continuity, tailored to the company's specific risks, and having particularized responses to these risks, paying explicit attention to the effect these risks will have on the company's financial and operational systems. As part of this plan, a self-audit practice that adapts to the ever-changing cyber landscape must be present. However, something as simple as possessing strong computer passwords and maintaining these passwords in a safe place significantly increases computer security. Changing system defaults regularly and using disk encryption programs, including personal protections like fingerprint swipes and encryption of backup media, also may protect significant data. Implementing policies discouraging the sharing of encryption access coding with non-essential employees, avoiding "over-saving" material[FOOTNOTE 27] and destroying or wiping data from previously used equipment protects a company's IP. Companies must focus on the most likely access point for the unlawful dissemination of confidential information or IP thefttheir employees. Companies should educate their employees on the severe civil and criminal penalties that will follow if there is unauthorized computer access of the company's confidential information. Such threats may be a significant deterrent to potential disloyal employees. However, education is not enough. Companies must also monitor employee e-mails to ensure compliance with company protocol and policies regarding the dissemination of IP and confidential information. Companies must review and update, if necessary, employee policies and manual to so as to include computer use agreements that employees must sign acknowledging they are using proprietary company information. These employees must agree that this information may be only used for legitimate company business, within the company and not to be sent to a third party without express company permission, and may not be transferred or saved from any company server to any personal computer, USB thumb drive or any other storage device. With their information technology departments, companies must restrict database access only to those employees who need it, and establish firewalls or password-protected databases. Using counsel to review these procedures is essential to this process to ensure that the review of employee information and email does not run afoul of various federal or state statutes, such as the Stored Communications Act. Further, employees should be required to return all company computer equipment and a review to ensure all files and information remain intact upon the departure of the employee. As a result, protecting your company from employee misappropriation requires limiting employee data access, drafting specific agreements to protect confidential information and considering legal action against current and former employees for such breaches or thefts. Many policies if implemented would also protect a company's IP from outside sources, but specific procedures must be initiated to stop the unauthorized network access to the company's smart phones, PDAs and wireless hot spots. Companies should have, among other things, encryption codes, and critical security patches because software no longer supported may be a security issue. Similarly, cloud systems require appropriate security systems, and proper social media protocols prevent access to cyber criminals. Such procedures may, effectively, blunt hackers. Companies must also have special protections for boardroom communications since such discussions may contain confidential information.[FOOTNOTE 28] Further, companies must consider purchasing cyber and IP theft insurance policies and/or riders to pay for breach investigation, notification costs and remedial measures. Companies holding customer and personal information data must also have response plans to address foreign, federal and state data breach notification laws that include responding to regulators, customers and potentially insurance carriers. In short, these concerns and others depend upon the company's particularized needs to prepare, among others, appropriate protection, incident, plan of action and social media policies. However, the retention of counsel and outside security experts can go a long way towards battening down the hatches against cyber attacks. CLOSING THE DOOR ON CRIME Emphasizing the importance of understanding cyber security risk and protecting IP must be an organizational decision derived from the company's current position, an analysis of prudent preventative action and a definitive understanding of regulatory compliance obligations. This process requires knowledge of items needing protection, a clear understanding of the cyber risks threatening the company, and creating a plan to address these security assessments utilizing and prioritizing the company's resources to protect against cyber threats. Failure to do so may lead to the loss of an entire company's IP portfolio and can run the risk of government prosecution. ::::FOOTNOTES:::: FN1 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/12/world/panetta-warns-of-dire-threat-of-cyberattack.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0. FN2 Chris Strohm and Eric Engleman, "Cyber Attacks on U.S. Banks Expose Computer Vulnerability," Bloomberg (Sept. 28, 2012); see also Lisa Shuchman, "DOJ Announces $2.4M in Grants to Fight IP Piracy and Theft," Corporate Counsel (Oct. 4, 2012). FN3 Barack Obama, "Taking the Cyberattack Threat Seriously," Wall Street Journal (July 20, 2012), p. A11. FN4 Stacy Cowley, "FBI Director: Cybercrime Will Eclipse Terrorism," CNN Money (March 2, 2012), http://money.cnn.com/2012/03/02/technology/fbi_cycbersecurity/index.htm. FN5 See PWC Cybercrime: Protecting Against the Growing Threat (November 2011). FN6 U.S. Department of Justice Manual, "Prosecuting Computer Crimes," http://www.cybercrime.gov/ccmanual/ccmanual.pdf. FN7 United States v. Steiger, 318 F.3d 1039 (11th Cir. 2003), cert. den., 538 U.S. 1051 (2003); see also Peter A. Crusco, "Courts Tackle Spyware Interceptions," New York Law Journal, Feb. 21, 2012, pp. 5 and 8. FN9 Steven Kayman and Lawrence Elbaum, "Ninth Circuit Fuels Employee Misappropriation Debate," New York Law Journal, May 31, 2012, pp. 5 and 16; United States v. Nosal, 642 F.3d 781 (9th Cir. 2012). FN11 17 U.S.C. §§1201-1205. FN12 See Note 5. FN13 Tarifa B. Laddon, "Navigating Between U.S. Discovery and European Data-Protection Laws," ABA Litigation (Vol. 38, No. 2), Winter 2012, p. 10-12. FN14 Mercedes K. Tunstall, "Reporting Cyber Attacks and Data Security Breaches-- Guidance from the SEC," Corporate Counsel Weekly (March 7, 2012), pp. 79-80. FN15 Richard Lardner, "U.S. Pressures Companies to Report Cybercrime," USA Today.com, http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/story/2012-06-29/reporting-cybercrime/55921858/1. FN16 See, e.g., John M. O'Connor and Anna M. Piazza, "Where (Literally) Is the Deception? Analyzing the Reach of New York's Consumer Protection Statute in the Digital Age," New York Law Journal, Monday, May 7, 2012, p. S.8- S.9, and S.17. FN17 See FINRA Regulatory Notice 12-05 (January 2012). FN18 See FINRA Exam Priorities Letter, dated Jan. 31, 2012; and FINRA News Release, dated Jan. 26, 2012. FN19 Tom Steinert-Threlkeld, "E-Mail Remains #1 Cyberthreat," Securities Technology Monitor (June 19, 2012). FN20 See Lynn Brenner, "When Your E-Mail Is Hacked, Protect Investments First," Feb. 6, 2012, www.reuters.com/assets/print?and=USTRE8151UN20120206 (financial investments at particular risk). FN21 IRS Newswire, "Identity Theft Crackdown Sweeps Across the Nation; More Than 200 Actions Taken in Past Week in 23 States," Issue Number: IR-2012-13, Jan. 31, 2012. FN22 See SEC v. Dorozhko, F.3d (2nd Cir. 2009); and see also Stewart D. Aaron, Marcus Asner, and Yue-Han Chow, "Second Circuit Rules Computer Hacking May Be 'Deceptive' under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934," Privacy & Data Security Law Journal (October 2009). FN23 Meghan Kelly, "UK Government Breached from the Inside, 1, Workers Disciplined," VentureBeat (May 18, 2012). FN24 The 2011 Annual FISMA Executive Summary Report," No. 501, http://www.sec-oig.gov/Reports/AuditsInspections/2012/501.pdf; Silla Brush, "CFTC Data Breach Risks Employees' Social Security Numbers," Bloomberg (June 25, 2012). FN25 John W. Simek and Sharon D. Nelson, "Preventing Law Firm Data Breaches," ABA Law Practice Magazine, Vol. 38, No. 1 (May 29, 2012); and see, generally, Stewart A. Baker and Charles J. Dunlap, Jr., "What Is the Role of Lawyers in Cyberwarfare?" ABA Journal (May 2012), http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/what_is_the_role_of_lawyers_in_cyberwarfare.html (role of lawyers in cyber attacks and cyber warfare. FN26 Adam R. Bialek and Juan P. Rodriguez, "Website Audits: New Compliance Frontier," New York Law Journal, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, pp. 5 and 7 (requiring a review of myriad of issues, including, among others, disclosures, patents, trademarks, privacy and insurance). FN27 Ernest E. Badway, "CCing: One Culture We Need to End," New Jersey Law Journal (Oct. 24, 2011). FN28 Scott N. Schober, "Technology Risk Management: Securing the Boardroom Internally and Externally," Corporate Counsel Weekly (April 4, 2012), pp. 111-112. |


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mind you on the other hand i had a buddy who worked at best buy and he realized that they were tossing perfectly good but slightly damaged merchandise in a compactor for reason like above, floor models, displays returns and such, all they would do is scan the item and toss it so he ended up with several goodies as he would just scan it and throw the package in the compactor.......was it ethical......one could say no but does it make sense to create so much waste just because its not good enough for going on the shelf.
He tried to ask for them and they refused. He tried to retrieve them from the dumpster but the dumpster was locked.
My guess is that if they did give away the food, they'd be responsible if it was poison or something. Even though it's a boxed, freshly discarded sandwich.
However I did manage to salvage some really cool old audio-visual equipment from a dumpster near a construction site on my campus.
I'm pretty sure they end up in the hands of unscrupulous power-sellers on eBay; I've purchased headphones on eBay that still had the Best Buy return tape on them, and I spent way more than $0.15 per pound >(
Ask local businesses for the "hobbyist specials" as some people will sell their cars as "mechanic's specials". This really is more of a local business thing, usually they will direct you to the dumpster, parts bin, etc. For larger, corporate businesses, observe state laws and local ordinances set in place. Dumpsters are private property.
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Craftsteak - MGM Grand Hotel & Casino - MGM Resorts
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Above all things I look forward to when I come to Vegas, Craftsteak is all I can think about the most. My husband and I always get the Chef's Beef Special of Wagyu which brings with it hot and cold apps, plus a variety of desserts. Each dish of food is a surprise and absolutely delicious. The steak we have there is always cooked beautifully and seasoned perfectly. In fact, the first time we ever tried their steaks six years ago, ruined every other steak we ever ate anywhere else again. This is why we go back each year for the past six years. It's Beef Heaven. The ambiance is comforting and opulent, the service is very attentive, it's not at all "stuffy" or "stiff" in there, and the food is out of this world. We will go back again and again
We eat here every year when we are in Las Vegas. The quality of the food and service is a constant.
We had a party of five and each had the wagu steak tasting with wine flight. They brought out five full steaks and five full sides after the first course of seven appetizers! The seven desserts were ridiculous for the third course. You might not think it is enough food for five, but it was way more than we could eat. Flank steak was my favorite! All fantastic. $140 per person for the domestic wagu. $45 for the wine flight. Worth every penny.
One of our "must visit" restaurants every time we visit Vegas. !!
Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. They helped up finally come to a decision on the menu as it was our first time there. Food was great and I'm not a huge meat eater. But the porterhouse was awesome! So tender and flavorful. Makes me want to eat meat again.
Just as the reviews I'd read - Delicious steaks cooked to perfection (I ordered a rare-plus which is tough to get right - Craftsteak did), friendly and energetic service. Sides were fantastic. The lobster bisque and the Japanese eggplant were amazing. One minor disappointment was that they were out of the brussel sprouts. Noise level, I'd use "Extremely Loud" instead of the "Energetic" rating above - and most all tables are right on top of each other (be prepared to hear the conversations of the group next to you, and to have yours heard by them) - thus the slightly lower rating on ambience. But, overall, a fantastic meal and an excellent experience. Will definitely go back.
The appetizers and sides were amazing. The main course and desert was good but not great. The drinks were outstanding.
We planned this dinner for our last night in Vegas with our group. There were 3 couples and we all loved the family style servings of the side dishes. The steak was to die for! The service was perfect and we could not have asked for it to be better!
Originally we had booked a table at Fiamma. It they cancelled as the restaurant had a buy out. We rebooked at Craftsteak and we were not disappointed. The service was spectacular as well as the food! well presented! served hot! We will return when next in Las Vegas!
I rated the Service as a 4 instead of a 5 because it was so over the top that is was distracting. It was great to have so many people stop by to check on us, make suggestions, refill drinks, fold our napkins, suggest wine, etc. However, at the same time we were trying to enjoy the food and each other's company but the attentiveness was almost too much. Too many interruptions during our dinner conversations. I know it's hard to please everyone but I think CraftSteak needs to find the right balance of table awareness.
This was my 2nd time to dine @ CRAFTSTEAK and just like the 1st visit I walked away absolutely LOVING this restaurant. The service is attentive & in a word OUTSTANDING. The food is just FANTASTIC. I started my meal with a glass of Prosecco (DELIGHTFUL) followed by an appetizer of sliced Pork Belly on top of a Napa Cabbage Slaw (FLAVORFUL & YUMMY). My main entree was the DELICIOUS Ribeye with sides of Brussel Sprouts & Potatoes Au Gratin. Even with the sides reduced portion wise it was still an incredible amount of food. Because I was celebrating my birthday, I received a LOVELY dessert of Panna Cotto topped off with French Pressed Coffee. When I return to Las Vegas I will try other restaurants but I will also return to CRAFTSTEAK.
Craftsteak was very good. I was a bit disappointed that it didn't knock my socks off, but was very good indeed. The best dish I had was the pork belly with slaw as an appetizer. I would order that again if I were to go back, but would likely try a different restaurant for my next celebration.
Although the food and staff were excellent, I found I was charged $9 for Fiji water I didn't order or receive.. I should've looked at receipt at the restaurant instead of at the room.
They played the Rolling Stones and that type music.. Not the kind of music for a peaceful dinner. Very noisy.
if you are a foodie the food is fantastic! However the requirement of business casual is a farce people were there in jeans. The environment is casual and not of scale. The service wasthe service was moderate. We plan to try another steak house in the future. Again food was excellent just not our type of environment.
I can't say enough about this place. It's not cheap but more than worth the money. Service was impeccable and the food is top notch.
We chose the Craftsteak for our meal after getting married. The food was absolutely delicious. The only issue was the portions were HUGE!! Thankfully our waiter packaged up our leftovers which we were able to enjoy the next day tasting just as great :)
Great food, great service, and I love the atmosphere. It is nice and warm inside, but not too fancy. The food is perfect and the service is as good as it gets. The bartenders are great too. They have an awesome wine list and whiskey options. Still one of the best restaurants in Vegas.
The food was delicious, meats perfectly cooked, the billionaire cocktail WOW, and don't forget the grits. For four people, two salads, two sides and only 3 meats is plenty. Francisco was a most accommodating waiter.
This was my third time at Craftsteak and it was amazing, just like the previous two trips. The seafood platter was extremely fresh, and my steak was one of the best I've ever had. All three of us agreed that the caesar salad was lacking flavor, but it didn't detract from the rest of the meal. All the sides were great, especially the brussel sprouts. Can't go wrong!
We celebrated our wedding dinner here. Very good overall, good food and service
We had just returned from our wedding, and we were looking forward to a great meal. We weren't disappointed. We were seated at a spacious booth. The service was great and the food was the best I ever had. I didn't know food could taste so good. The wild mushroom appetizer was especially good. You made a fantastic wedding day even better.
Food was great, we have entertained at this restaurant before, but this time we were shoved into a back room with no reason to lift our head from the plate except to pass the spuds. Sorry.
From the Wagyu Steak Tartare, to the steak itself, ending on a great dessert...
We had a party of seven. Ordered an appy each, steak each and 5 sides for the table. Dessert was a sampler of ice cream and sorbet as well as a chocolate cake. The food was all very good. Appy's included the wagyu tartar - incredible, the spinach salad - very good, the Caesar salad (modified with no anchovies) - ok, I think it would be better with the anchovies, cucumber salad, some oysters. All quite good, but way too much food. The salads are easily shareable. The meat was great, cooked properly and very tasty. The sides were mostly good. The mushrooms were a little low on quantity for $24 of mushrooms. The fingerling potatoes could have been a bit crispier too, but very satisfying. Dessert was good. The service was friendly throughout.
We ate here on a Saturday night at the place was very busy but our server and staff were on their game. Everything they recommended was fantastic. Yes, the meal can get expensive with the Waygu beef selections but we thought this was our best steakhouse meal that we have had in a long time. The side dishes were fantastic as well.
This is probably one of our best steak dinners we've ever had. The wait staff was very professional and made sure all our needs were met and that our dining experience was excellent. We both had a bone-in ribeye which was cooked to perfection. The potatoes gratin was also delicious. We enjoyed our meal here very much and would hope to have another opportunity to come back again.
The rib eye was phenomenonal, Kevin our server fantastic. Don't miss the pork belly salad and any of the desserts.
Everything lived up to our high expectations. The food was elegant, yet not over-done. The service was very good and not at all "stuffy."
Food was great and the wait staff was excellent. Our waiter, Marvin, patiently answered all of our questions and took really good care of us. A wonderful dining experience.
Had looked forward to eating at Craftsteak for weeks - attending convention in L.V. and knew we'd have time to dine at several top-rated venues while there. Tom C.s place was the best by far! Even our cabbies were recommending it!! To die for: Brussels sprouts, White Corn Grits with Gruyere cheese and bacon, and the MONKEY Bread! This place serves more than just the best steaks in town :) And yes - I've been to Cut . . . and our server, Breanna , was outstanding :))
The steak was really good. Came out at the correct doneness. The fries were nothing special. They have a large selection of wine and spirits but a tiny selection of beer. Service was good for our table, but slow for the table next to us. They had to ask for service from a passing service person. Overall pretty satisfied.
The food is great! Loved everything. The only bummer was that I was too full for dessert. Next time.
As the two times before, the food, wait staff and the atmosphere were top notch. I would reccomend to anyone to due the chef's tasting menu. It has 5-6 appetizers,3-4 different steaks and sides plus just as many desserts at the end. A great way to try different steaks, sides and desserts. I highly reccomend this place.
Restaurant had wonderful service and decor. The meal was wonderful as well, but to me the steak was a bit overpriced. We bought the upgraded Wagyu beef, which did not taste markedly different to me for the premium price upcharge. My girlfriend ordered her steak medium, but it came out rare. Probably should have sent it back when they asked how everything was, but always feel funny afterwards. Overall, thought decore and service were excellent, but probably would have skipped the steak upgrade.
Great steakhouse within the MGM GrandHotel. Very knowledgable staff, but on the expensive side due to "Vegas hotel" restaurant, but if it's convenient, it's worth it.
Everything was top-notch here. Service was excellent, food was incredible, and drinks were very good. We had the domestic wagyu tasting. It was an absurd amount of food. They brought an extra starter since my wife can't eat shellfish and I wanted the shrimp cocktail, and an extra dessert since it was my birthday. It was very expensive though. They could reduce the portions significantly and charge a little less. Everyone eating here is on vacation so eating leftovers isn't as easy as at home. Though we did have steak for breakfast and on the plane on the way home...it was too good to waste any of it. I would definitely return (and order less food but try more liquors).
Very nice place we have been there 2 times before however it was very loud especially the people next to us talking. Last two times we could hear the nice music playing and this time it sounded like we were at a bar and not a restaurant. Everything else was nice, food, service, ambiance.
My husband & I had dinner at Craftsteak for the first time. We love the show Top Chef and just had to go to Chef Tom Colicchio's restaurant. It was outstanding! We sat at the bar, had glass of wine. The bartender was just the right amount of chatty and was very knowledgeable. Our server for dinner, Sharon, was wonderful. She made some great recommendations. I had the braised short ribs. They were simply delicious they are about the cheapest meat entree on the menu. Don't let the price fool you! They are amazing. This is just great food done extraordinarily well. No gimmicks, just great food! We loved it so much we are going back again before we have to leave town!
The best meal I've ever had in my life!!!!! Everything they brought us out was to die for! Excellent service as well!!!!
This is must go to restaurant when going to Las Vegas. This is our third time there and my wife and I have never been disappointed. The food is first class, the chefs there somehow make the vegatables taste delicious. Who knew that brussel sprouts were so tasty! We will continue to go there everytime we go to Las Vegas, I cant wait to go back.
Excellent restaurant in every way. Every time I am here, I leave extremely satisfied with my experience.
We enjoyed every aspect of our meal. From the service to the dessert, everything was just perfect. I had let them know I was celebrating a birthday and that I also had celiac disease. They took very special care with me and my dietary restrictions yet most items on the menu were already gluten free. I truly enjoyed the entire experience and the professionalism of the staff.
First time. My favorite meal in vegas and we ate 4 evening meals at 5star restaurants. You get what you pay and while Craft is pricey, their quality of food was exceptional. I had tartare. Melted in your mouth. My friend had oysters and our server suggested 4 of each. They were wonderful. Our steak was perfect. We split the steak and the chef sliced it for us and served it family style. So nice. That allowed us room for coffee and dessert. The service was on point the whole evening. You will not regret eating at Craft.
Two of us enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner here. The special holiday menu featured traditional items, and everything was really delicious (particularly the perfectly done turkey and the cornbread dressing, which made for great leftovers at breakfast the next morning!). The only hitch of the evening was waiting an extra 40 minutes beyond our reservation time to finally be seated, but we were offered complimentary glasses of prosecco once seated. We understood going into a holiday dinner reservation that timing can be difficult, but better communication between service staff and front of the house would have given us a more realistic estimation of the wait time (40 minutes is considerably longer than the 15 minutes we were told).
This is one of our favorite restaurants. We love the Kobe skirt steak and the puree mash. Being from Maui, it is great to taste the flavors of Craftsteak's Maui Onion. Incredibly delicious. You will love the fresh baked rolls that come out but beware as they are delicious and tempting. The portion sizes of the meals are large and filling so you don't want to hit that sad point when you are absolutely too full to go on.... because then comes desserts.
We came here as a special dinner for my husband's 30th birthday. We've both been to quite a few of the nicer restaurants in Vegas during our many trips and were beyond impressed by the quiet, upscale vibe and impeccable service. This is by far the best restaurant experience we have had in Vegas. The food is outstanding - particularly the sides. Our waiters were extremely friendly and took the time to explain the menu and make recommendations. At the end of the meal, the waiter brought out their best selling dessert with a lit candle on it and "Happy Birthday" inscription as a surprise for my husband. I had put a note on the reservation, but restaurants seem to rarely read them. Thank you Craftsteak! We will definitely be back.
Best steak in Vegas! Wonderful service. Recommend the pear martini
My wife and I enjoyed our dining experience here very much. Word and service were equally outstanding. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone.
This was my first time dining at a Tom Collichio restaurant and I was so impressed with everything that I cannot wait to go back to try more. When I find a restaurant or chef that I like, I have to try everything they offer... We ordered the butternut squash soup, lovely with smoked bacon... the charcuterie tray, melt in your mouth... the short ribs were a close 2nd to my all time favorite.... mashed potatoes were very nice... rack of lamb 20's-30's seasoned & cooked to perfection... the butternut risotto was so delicious, I could have had just that & been happy! the desert menu looked fantastic, however we were to stuffed to even try it! The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. I cannot wait to go back!


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Andre Dubus III/Joshua Foer/David Ulin
by Morgan on March 16, 2011
I went to Book Soup to hear Andre Dubus III read from Townie last night. Stay tuned for a recap of the evening (link to come), but I'll preface by saying that Dubus is seriously pleasant. In all honesty, I (…)


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Who killed the (steam/turbine-powered) car?
Another Monday, another batch of very cool old press photos from David Greenlees. Where last week's photos followed a streamlining theme, this week's photos depict very early alternative-fuel concept vehicles from GM. First, above, a photo from May 7, 1969, depicting a bunch of techs installing a four-cylinder engine into a 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. Yes, four-cylinder. The caption on the back elaborates:
General Motors researchers install the combustion system-steam generator in the first modern steam car developed by the automobile industry. The experimental vehicle – called the GM SE-101 – is a modified 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. Already mounted in the engine compartment is the 160 horsepower, 4-cylinder expander. The SE-101 is one of two steam-powered vehicles shown to the press at the GM Progress of Power show and was developed by GM Research Laboratories to permit evaluation of the vapor cycle engine under actual operating conditions.
From other resources, we see that this was allegedly the first steam-powered vehicle with a complete set of power accessories, including air conditioning, thus making it more feasible for modern vehicles. We also see that the steam engine could run on any atomized fuel, making it a multi-fuel engine capable of running on diesel, kerosene or gasoline, and that it was backed up by the experimental 250-TT toric transmission. What prevented further development of the SE-101 were the size and weight of the steam powerplant (450 pounds heavier than the V-8 engine it replaced at less than half the horsepower), less-than-ideal water consumption from a too-small water condenser, and the likelihood of freezing.
As for the other steam-powered vehicle presented with the SE-101, we believe that was the SE-124 1969 Chevelle, fitted with a Besler Developments steam engine. Both were profiled in the July 1969 issue of Popular Science by frequent SIA contributors Norbye and Dunne.
The other photo shows an uncommon view of the Firebird III as it received its 225hp Whirlfire Gas Turbine engine. The photo dates to September 14, 1958, and also shows a rare glimpse of the interior structure of the Firebird III before its titanium body panels were attached.
David's sent us more, so stay tuned.
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I just came back from a visit to the GM Heritage Center this past weekend. All three Firebird turbine cars were on display as well as an all-electric Corvair sedan and a hydrogen fuel cell van from the mid-'60′s. In those days, GM was truly on the cutting edge automotive technology.
You totally missed the next article in PopSci. A hybrid car from GM that looks a lot like what the Chevette wound up looking like. But with front wheel drive. Neat stuff.
The turbine car killed itself. Due to the constant high RPM necessary for operation, city fuel economy is inherently abysmal. At best, this would have come out like the rotary has for Mazda, a fun niche market high performance gimmick but totally unsuitable for volume production family cars. As for the steam engine, if the Otto cycle engine had never been perfected we would probably all be driving some kind of steam car now. But reality is the Otto cycle and Diesel engines do the same job with a lot less fuss and bother.
Just Google Cyclone Power for a present-day approach to steam; their light-weight, omnivorous and compact little engines would seem to be novel, efficient and worthy replacements for the archaic otto-cycle booster engines planned for the hybrid-likes of the Chevy Volt, etc.
I love what looks to be a 1 off custom made floor jack for lifting that 1 off engine into that 1 off chassis. Awesome.
Wonder where that GP, and the floor jack , are today …
I think Grumpy Jenkins wrapped a Vega body around that jack frame and used it as a rollbar/bodyframe in Pro Stock racing in the early sixties.
That's not a Grand Prix over the floorjack–it's the "Firebird III" prototype in 1958. Try to keep up.
Pro-tip: It helps to read the article.
He is, of course, referring to the GP in the First Photo. Don't be obnoxious.
Jay Leno has the '69 Steam Powered GP
Looks like a 60s transmission jack.
GM has forgotten more technical advances for cars than other companies have ever discovered. Cars are what they are today because of GM Ford and Chrysler. All the other car companies in the world just copied what was produced by the big 3 anyway. If our government did a better job of protecting this country and its citizens and not give our auto industry to foreign companies we would all be better of in these United States.
Giving our industries away is just the way our government exports Capitalism. World domination through consumption – very clever, eh?
Who wants to be protected from that?
This just in – Tesla and Toyota have teamed-up to produce Tesla's electric sedan in the former Numi plant in Fremont CA.
Let's see, my old Checker Marathon gets about 10 city and 15 highway (yes, it's the straight 6). Can I drive that thing for the rest of my life and create less pollution than is produced when making just one electric car? (or just one set of batteries?)
Finally, someone who seees the entire stream, not just the finished product rolling down the highway. There is far too much "front end loading" of the polution problem just to create a "feel good" product for consumers.
Chrysler had the better of all the gas turbines.They made one in 1964 and then again in 1970.Think they were ahead of their time on the efficiency and the engineering of the turbine.Of course everyone knows that all the Top Fuel Cars have the Basic Hemi
Block that has lasted forever.What a monster engine block! -
I think that I meant "early seventies"
What is a 250-TT experimental toric transmission? Can't seem to find it anywhere.
"Toric" means toroidal, so it was an early continuously variable transmission. GMRL had patents on CVTs back into the 1930s (possibly the 1920s), with a Buick proposal to adopt a dual toric drive in 1937. A toric drive transfers power through two or more curved surfaces instead of gears (think pinch-roller). The greatest challenge with them is lubrication.
I found only one reference to the 250-TT, that in a Johns Hopkins Univ. Applied Physics Laboratory report dated 3/72 in which GMRL had been visited, Paul Vickers stating 275hp, 800 ft-lb, 7 or 8:1 range, and 92% usable efficiency. The 250-TT was also used in the RTX bus.
…and regarding my Tesla comment above, Numi is a tea company, Nummi is an auto manufacturer…there's no "edit" button here.
While a number of promising alternative engine types have been worked up over the years, there seems to be three main roadblocks to actually using them in production:
1. Cost of building/maintaining the engine in everyday use compared to the conventional internal combustion engine.
2. Cost of fuel needed and availability of the fuel in all parts of the country.
3. Long-term viability (such as emissions requirements).A good example is the the Chrysler Turbine Car project of the 1960′s. I knew that there was a price differential between the turbine and a conventional engine but never knew it was around $4,000 until I read the HEMMINGS story about the car. There are all kinds of fits if the price differential is only a few hundred dollars. The other part of the problem on the turbine was that it could run on a number of different fuels (many of them more expensive than gas was at the time) and each fuel produced different emission characteristics which could cause problems with EPA regulation.
I would like to see what Bill Lear achieved with his steam engine development! I know he did a lot of development out in Nevada. I think it was in the 70-80′s. It was after he sold Lear Jet!
Notice that the steam-powered Grand Prix has grilles surrounding the headlights, where a stock GP has solid, stamped steel. Did the steam engine need more underhoold airflow, or was this just to make it look distinctive (as if all that stuff sticking out of the hood wasn't enough)?
Any chance of doing an article on the Rover gas turbine work from the early sixties? I remember the Rover BRM being pretty impressive at Le Mans, they improved the economy with heat recovery kit from Corning Glass but still had trouble with the lag on acceleration. The Steam Automobile Club of America SACA has a lot of info on the Lear steam project , not much of it very complimentary as it seems Lear himself was no engineer and surrounded himself with bootlickers.
In my humble opinion, CNG [compressed natural gas] is the way to go. No emissions, clean burning for a LONG engine life,etc.. Of course, some cluck would figure out some way to blow himself [and maybe others] up while "refueling". But, there have been many safeguards developed to ward this off from what i've read….


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The Financial Post has an article (and a shocking image) that describe Shell's Prelude project – the world's largest floating vessel and the first ocean-based LNG plant. It will be stationed off the coast of western Australia.
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Today's news has several stories that explain how oil and natural gas from shales are moderating energy prices for consumers.
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NASA's Earth Observatory has a satellite view of a dense ash plume released from Sakurajima Volcano, located on the island of Kyushu, Japan. This is an extremely active volcano, producing frequent explosions and ash clouds with over a million people living within a few miles of the vent.
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DonorsChoose.org is a website where K-12 teachers post projects that they would like to have funded and anyone anywhere can provide support. Many of these teachers would like to have materials to help them teach about rocks and minerals. Here are three projects that might appeal to you.
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We also need to ensure that our conservation work continues into the future, by training the next generation of conservationists and conservation leaders.
ZSL has training programmes in countries where capacity-building is a vital part of conservation work as well as training and support for new conservationists in the UK.
Training Programmes
We have a strong focus on training the next generation of conservation leaders.We help train rangers in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Nepal and Kenya to ensure that their protected areas are working as effectively as possible. We also bring in some of the top early-career conservationists from around the world to take part in our EDGE training course here at ZSL.
Mongolia Steppe Forward Programme
The summer field course is a unique programme for international and Mongolian students, bringing modern research tools to local conservation issues.
World-class researchers will train the future conservationists in Mongolia.
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Applications for next year's course will open in spring 2014
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ZSL has conservation projects across the globe, involving field work, infrastructure building, data collection and captive breeding. Meet the conservation team leaders who manage these projects and integrate the efforts of all the many different people involved.
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Each year ZSL's Erasmus Darwin Barlow Award scheme helps to fund short field expeditions by new conservationists. These expeditions help to give early-career conservationists a chance to carry out field conservation and bring focus on to threatened and poorly-known species or habitats currently receiving little or no conservation attention.
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Our goal at VCNebraska is to provide a fundamental skill set for girls and boys ages 18 and under. We consider our club to be developmental in nature, with the intention of giving our athletes the best training, coaching, and instruction at this age level. With an extremely experienced and dedicated coaching staff, we have the ability to teach and mentor young kids at the highest level. We believe our passionate and motivated athletes will be best served by passionate, motivated coaches. Not only does VCNebraska take pride in our expertise and detailed training regimen, we strive for excellence off the court as well. We are committed to developing the complete athlete, student, and person.
The Winter season for VCNYA is now open for registration! A new addition this winter will be the opportunity for Level 2 and Level 3 athletes to participate in 1-2 "play days". On these days, players will be put on teams and participate in a match like setting for the length of practice. Winter season will also include one Saturday morning "tournament" where the girls will compete for 2-3 hours.
We hope to see you all there!!
VCN now has the option for any player regardless of club, school, or location to receive small group training throughout the winter / spring months without having to commit to a club team. Play basketball but still want to work on your volleyball skills? On a club team but want more individualized training? VCN Coaches Sharon Bredehoft, Gina Chambers, and Joe Adams will be coaching in two 5 week Academy Seasons to help all 9-12th graders continue to work on their individual skills. Click on the link below for times, dates, and costs.
Sports Performance Volleyball and VC Nebraska enter into partnership
(Sept 10, 2013)
The Sports Performance Volleyball Club (Aurora, IL. www.greatlakescenter.com) will be entering into a partnership with VC Nebraska (Lincoln, NE. www.vcnebraska.com)
Sports Performance Co-Director, Cheryl Butler. "We are very excited to be working with VC Nebraska. Maggie Griffin who is the founder and director of VC Nebraska was a longtime member of the Sports Performance program. Maggie has done an outstanding job in a laying the groundwork to develop a great program for many years to come. We have been so impressed with the foundation that she has put in place and we are excited to have the opportunity to work with her and her staff moving forward."
Maggie Griffin, VC Nebraska's director: "VCNebraska is thrilled to be partnering with the Sports Performance Volleyball program. Rick and Cheryl have set the bar high in developing a model for youth volleyball in the Midwest and throughout the country. The program's reputation speaks for itself and their tradition and history of success is astounding. VCN and its staff are anxious to begin this journey between the two programs, and we look forward to years of growth ahead."
The two clubs will be working together on several joint ventures including; program enhancement, youth academy development, coaching education, camps & clinics and event management just to name a few.
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I fell in love with Nia Thanksgiving 2002. I love the promise of Nia. I love delivering it. I love the music, the movement and the magic. I love the depth and breadth. I love my body. I am currently taking a siesta from teaching in order to drop more deeply into my personal practice. I completed my Black Belt in August of 2011 with Debbie and Ann and feel deeply touched and transformed. I will be offering Nia Immersions in 2013 and am available for private work and coaching with Nia teachers and practitioners.
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