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I support the Greenpeace plan to protect 40 percent of the world's oceans as Marine Reserves.
Marine reserves can benefit adjacent fisheries from both the 'spillover' of adult and juvenile fish beyond the reserve boundaries and through the export of eggs and larvae. Inside the reserves, populations increase in size and individuals live longer, grow larger and develop increased reproductive potential.
Marine reserves could even benefit highly migratory species, such as sharks, tuna and billfish, if reserves were created in places where they are currently highly vulnerable, such as nursery grounds, spawning sites or aggregation sites such as seamounts.
Large-scale marine reserves are areas that are closed to all extractive uses, such as fishing and mining, as well as disposal activities. Within these areas there may be core zones where no human activities are allowed, for instance areas that act as scientific reference areas or areas where there are particularly sensitive habitats or species.
Will tomorrow's child ask why we did nothing on our watch to protect the sharks, tuna, coral reefs, and the other threatened life of our living oceans?
Some areas within the coastal zone may be opened to small-scale, non-destructive fisheries providing that these are sustainable, within ecological limits, and have been decided upon with the full participation of affected local communities.
Marine reserves are not just about overfishing - even if one of the primary reasons for creating marine reserves is preserving fish stocks. They are increasingly seen as an essential global tool to protect the marine environment, including from pollution caused by the disposal of wastes (radioactive wastes, munitions and carbon dioxide).
Sign our petition demanding Marine Reserves!
Delivering the Pacific Commons Marine Reserves
I'm here in Bangkok at a gathering of hundreds of tuna business officials , policy-makers and even a few environmental advocates like myself. It's been a long week of discussion about the future of the industry, including a lot...
Every second breath we take comes from the ocean. Billions of people rely on our oceans for their food and for employment. In return, we are plundering the oceans of fish, choking them with pollution and altering them forever with the impacts of...
The global tuna industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation.
Apo Island in the Philippines is one of the world's first marine reserves. This protected area has restored a previously degraded reef and is fully supported by the local fishermen.
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I know. After the monster posts from last week, a micro-linkfest just seems out of place.
Luckily it has been a fairly slow week in the blog-o-sphere with most attention focused on the ongoing Google-Gmail-China thing and some bit of to-do regarding a Microsoft IE vulnerability and referred to as the "Aurora bug" it has been fairly quiet.
That's a good thing.
So sip on these links…nothing deep. Mix of sysadmin and some security/forensics stuff.
- Sysinternals Updates: ProcDump v1.72, Desktops v1.02, Sigcheck v1.65, DiskView v2.3.
- The Case of the Slow Logons – Mark Russinovich has a great (and belyingly simple) troubleshooting walkthrough to solve a mystery of a 3-minute logon lockup. Some (almost) exact same systems had the issue and others did not….read on to see how some simple techniques with Sysinternals tools got to the heart of the matter.
- ShellMenuNew - (freeware update) – Nirsoft's tool to disable/enable "New" menu items in Windows Explorer got a quick update. For more information on the tool read Nir's blog post: New utility to disable/enable items in New submenu of Explorer.
- WinPrefetchView - (freeware update) – Nirsoft's tool to view the content of Windows Prefetch (.pf) files also got an update. This new version 1.05 adds in 'Run Counter' and 'Last Run Time' columns. So while some updates aren't necessarily needed, this one adds additional useful information for both sysadmins and forensics guys and gals .
- Evernote v3.5 - (freeware/$ for Premium subscription service) – got a major GUI makeover this past week. I used to use Evernote when it was available in a portable version way-back-when. The new web-connected version has cooled me to it. I'm not interested (yet) in syncing my data across the Web, and other note taking apps (portable and not (like MS OneNote)) have filled the void that Evernote left. That said, for those looking for a powerful, flexible, and Web-synchronized note taking application—that interfaces with a variety of platforms, Evernote is just too darn awesome to not admire and like it. So here you go. Check out the newest build and celebrate in their glory. Spotted at Evernote 3.5 for Windows Released, Introduces Better Interface – Lifehacker. Version 3.1 has a "install as portable" option once the primary version is fully installed on a system. Feedback indicates no portable version release is intended for 3.5 onwards.
- Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition – Spotted this a while ago and just because the free edition is so hard to find, thought I would post it mostly for reference. It has a lot of great features, but it misses some others in the free version as well. See this GSD post: Sync & Backup Tools (freeware) for more backup software options.
- M-unition - DOD Cyber Crime: New Audit Viewer/Memoryze – post – the Mandiant gang is hard at work and will soon be debuting some new versions of awesome (and both free) incident response software tools Memoryze and Audit Viewer during their upcoming DOD Cyber Crime presentation. Quoting from the post linked above:
…we will discuss MANDIANT's Malware Rating Index (MRI). We will finish with real APT incident demos where I'll walk through the investigation of an infected system with APT.
- Process Path Verification – allows users to define what processes should be launched from what directories. This triggers on malware that copies and names itself after svchost or other system processes to subdirectories within system folders. For example a default rule is that svchost can only be executed from \windows\system32. Any time we see it running from somewhere else we flag the process.
- Process User Verification – allows users to define what processes should be running under what users. This triggers on malware spawning svchost for purposes of unmapping image bases or hiding dlls within spawned svchost. So, for example, if malware copies itself to system32\dllcache and then names itself svchost.exe, you can define a rule saying svchost.exe should be running as local service, network service, or system. When Audit Viewer see svchost running as administrator it gets flagged.
- Process Handle Inspection – this allows you to define specific rules pertaining to malware or generic behavior. For example a default rule is to flag svchost or iexplore anytime it has a process handle to cmd.exe. There is just no good reason for this to _EVER_ happen. You can also define rules based on specific malware, for example if a3c mutant is present then flag the process as being infected with sality.
- Tableau Forensic Products - TSW-TIM - (free) – Tableau High Performance Software Imager – Version 1.0 released. This tool is designed to facilitate forensic image captures by responders. From the product page:
TIM v1.0 includes:
- Google Chrome Forensics – SANS Computer-Forensics bog – not a "sexy" post, but chock-full of great reference material regarding Chrome/Chromium information for incident responders. One nit-pick, the post mentions two versions: one being Chrome and the other Chromium distribution for Linux. However that doesn't seem right, even though the link referenced ( two different versions ) does say this. There are also Chromium versions for Windows and OS X as well as Linux. I use the Windows Chromium build as it contains the nightly pre-compiled Chromium builds. Also, don't forget the great freeware utilities for investigating Chrome browser activity including:
- ChromePass - Chrome Browser Password Recovery – Nirsoft
- ChromeCacheView - Cache viewer for Google Chrome Web browser – Nirsoft
- ChromeForensics - Imports Visits/History, Keyword Search Terms, Downloads, Autofill information, Cookies, Fav Icons, Thumbnails and exports to CSV and HTML – Woanware.
- Pico Projector Film Fest Turns Ice Sculpture Into Screen - Underwire | Wired.com. Micro-projectors are on the march! Just thought it was cool.
Now, a little more about MRI. MRI is a huge update to Audit Viewer. Instead of going after a fish (malware) with a hook (signatures), I'm going after fish (malware) with a drag net (MRI). The goal of this feature is twofold. First it is going to help pinpoint specific processes that should be investigated further while attempting to eliminate some of the non-suspicious processes and get them out of the analyst's way. It's also designed to try and make APT detection easier. A lot of work went into looking at our samples and how they behave etc, and coming up with definable behaviors that trap those little creatures. MRI is made up of two components. The first component is a definable behavior rule set that is completely customizable. It is made up of three different types of rules:
The second component of MRI is a process address space scoring mechanism. We will be releasing an update to Memoryze at DC3. The new release will contain bug fixes as well as a new feature called "Verify Digital Signatures." When this parameter is turned on memoryze will perform a "digital signature check" on all loaded modules. This can only be enabled on live memory analysis. The digital signature check verifies the module on disk is digitally signed.
* Innovative real-time acquisition graphics
* Ability to schedule jobs for sequential or simultaneous imaging
* Support for Encase .EO1, .DD, or .DMG output file formats
* User selectable .EO1 compression levels
* User selectable naming conventions (date+time, drive serial number, or model+serial number)
* Advanced error recovery and reporting
* Calculation of MD5 and SHA-1 hash values
* Image job, HDD, and write blocker information (for reporting and archival)
TIM is a free download for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 or later (both 32 and 64-bit versions).
Now if I could just get my requisition for the Tableau T35es forensic bridge cleared through the approvers…I would be in hog-heaven and be able to test this imaging software out…darn-it!
--Claus V.

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An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. You may apply for an EIN in various ways, and now you may apply online. This is a free service offered by the Internal Revenue Service and you can get your EIN immediately. You must check with your state to make sure you need a state number or charter.
Check out our Interview-style online EIN application. No need to file a Form SS-4! We ask you the questions and you give us the answers. The application includes embedded help topics and hyperlinked keywords and definitions so separate instructions aren't needed. After all validations are done you will get your EIN immediately upon completion. You can then download, save, and print your confirmation notice. It's fast, free, and user-friendly!
Filing for Tax Exempt Status?
It's best to be sure your organization is formed legally before you apply for an EIN. Nearly all organizations are subject to automatic revocation of their tax-exempt status if they fail to file a required return or notice for three consecutive years. When you apply for an EIN, we presume you're legally formed and the clock starts running on this three-year period.
Change of Ownership or Structure
Generally, businesses need a new EIN when their ownership or structure has changed. Refer to "Do You Need a New EIN?" to determine if this applies to your business.
Verify Your EIN
If you want to verify your EIN, see the Lost or Misplaced Your EIN page for instructions.
Daily Limitation of an Employer Identification Number
Effective May 21, 2012, to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service will limit Employer Identification Number (EIN) issuance to one per responsible party per day. This limitation is applicable to all requests for EINs whether online or by fax or mail. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


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Brandon Allen Introduces Himself Again to the Rays Republic
I hope Tampa Bay Rays Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman sends Oakland Athletics General Manager Billy Beane a over-sized fruit basket to the Vinoy next weekend. Heck, I think toss the edible fruit basket idea and Friedman should instead reserve a late night dining reservation with Beane at the uber swanky Bern's Steakhouse in Tampa when the A's hit Tampa Bay next weekend (May 4-6th) as a "thank you" for leaving a few A's out on the waiver wire for Friedman to pluck.
It is almost as if there is a Kevin Bacon type 6 degree of separation coincidence going on here in correlation with the Rays and A's that is starting to bond a growing lineage of former A's become Rays then thrusting themselves into the Major League Baseball headlines. How is it two teams seem to mesh so well swapping players that fit into their system in very unique ways and these sluggers provide moments you will not forget, or want to forget.
Don't forget the Rays Dan Johnson was also plucked off the waiver wire by Friedman, and we all know what he ended up doing for the Rays over his inspiring short but explosive Rays tenure. Johnson might be on the South side of Chi-town now, but he will never be forgotten in these parts. Do not forget, if not for Johnson's Home Run in the bottom of the ninth inning with 2 outs off former Rays Spring Training 2011 RP Cory Wade, the Yankees would have won Game 162, and Evan Longoria would never have hit his monster shot.
It is not that Oakland is a feeder farm for Rays up and coming players, but it sure has made an impression with the last 2 waiver wire pick-ups for this Rays franchise, with Brandon Allen becoming the latest former Athletic to provide a gasp, then a burst of uncontrollable excitement under the Trop's tilted cap. What is it about a player leaving his yellow and green uniform on one coast, then putting on the sunburst and magical things happen for them?
The latest former A's offering, 1B/OF Brandon Allen went so deep into Right field this afternoon with his Walk-off Home Run offering if we were in an outside setting, someone's car would have had a very visual dent or possibly a baseball embedded in their windshield. Wild how not 7 days ago the Rays plucked this unknown to anyone outside of MC Hammer-land. Allen was another Friedman find as he was plucked off the A's waiver wire after being deemed possibly "expendable" after First Baseman Daric Barton cam off the DL. I got a feeling Beane tried to do exactly what Friedman did in the Rule-5 Draft with Josh Hamilton not so long ago and Beane ended up getting burned to the core on the move.
Allen now joins a list of former O-town off-casts from Carlos Pena to the legendary Dan "boom boom out goes the lights" Johnson in providing not only explosive results, but doing it with style, class and a bit of panache`. Allen is already gaining a bit of cult hero status with 2 deciding moments in the last 2 games that will have every kid and possibly adult beckoning for his autograph when the Rays return home after their 3-game Texas road trip.
Here is a guy who had less than 275 total MLB plate appearances in his career for both the Arizona D-Backs and A's, but has provided an unheard of highly combustible start with the Rays. How else do you explain a player coming to the plate only 2 times in his Rays tenure and boasting a 1.000 batting average with the Rays, a bases loaded walk for his 1st Rays RBI and today's 2-run blast that will be played endlessly on ESPN for some time.
Not sure what the correlation between O-town and Tampa Bay is yet. Sure some might say they are the only 2 cities without a new baseball home, but for some reason former A's do not come here for retirement, they seem to come here to play ball like no one else. Maybe Friedman should make that reservation for 3…I think Brandon Allen also deserves a little special treat considering his last 2 at bats….Just no table-side flambe`s please, Allen is simply flammable right now.


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Can you trust a freelance writer...
- To tell your organization's story?
- To mesh with your creative team?
- To get it right?
That's what AMY INKSM is all about. Amy Binder started the business in 2000 after years in the corporate ranks.
She brings a fresh perspective and collaborative approach to the table, while drawing on the discipline needed to write engaging content that builds relationships with audiences. Typical projects include executive speeches, member and employee magazines, bylined articles, blog posts, web copy, marketing collateral, and annual reports.
As an executive, she was vice president of corporate communication for two global companies.
As an entrepreneur, she has developed a stronger sense for the nuances of business and the value of both traditional and social media in building relationships with readers, customers, and prospects.
The common threads running through her work: communicating relevant content in a clear, compelling manner and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
You can trust Amy to bring clarity and purpose to your projects.


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Vice Hash Canister
In stock and available to ship.
Each prototype starts its journey in our Soho studio, where Jonathan and his team design and hand-sculpt the original model in clay.
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Guilty Pleasures.
Celebrate all of life's little helpers with our porcelain Vice Canisters. Our iconic canisters highlight various indulgences in equally irresistible hues.
The prototypes are designed and sculpted by Jonathan and his team in our Soho studio, then crafted from white porcelain and glazed with rich hues. Get a gaggle for your kitchen countertop, keep one bedside for any late night cravings, or go wild and collect our whole set.
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Avignon -- 4-ply Superwash Merino -- Journey
Journey by Cedar Hill Farm Co. is an incredibly luxurious and squishy hand painted superwash merino. Utilizing a unique dye process that requires small dye lots and creates vividly amazing color patterns, the colorways of this yarn line represent stunningly beautiful landscapes and cityscapes throughout the world that are sure to be on any traveler's bucket list. And if you can't travel to these places, well, you can at least take them with you! This is the yarn that you will want to take with you on all of your life's journeys.
Each hank is hand dyed with a unique 3-step dyeing process to create a one-of-a-kind yarn experience. Perfect for your most stunning knitting or crochet projects. Non-toxic dyes are fixed using an eco-friendly process that prevents bleeding and fading, even under normal washing machine conditions. The superwash quality means less pilling and more elasticity than plain merino.
Per hank information:
Yarn Type: Fingering weight (4-ply)
Length: 438 yards (365.7 m)
Weight: 1 hank = 3.8 0z / 100 g
Content: 100% Superwash Merino
Gauge: 8-9 stitches per inch on US #1-3 needles
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The health and well-being of our valued customers, associates and communities are always a top priority at Sutherlands. As we navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, we wanted to send a personal note to let you know how we are responding.
We appreciate your continued support of our family business during these challenging times.
The Sutherland Family
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A NotifyResult object holds the notification information in the Streams AQ notification callback. It is created by OCCI before invoking a user-callback, and is destroyed after the user-callback returns.
Table 13-28 Summary of NotifyResult Methods
Returns the name of the notification consumer.
Returns the message.
Returns the message ID.
Returns the payload.
Returns the name of the queue.
Gets the name of the consumer for which the message has been enqueued. In case of a single consumer queue, this is a empty string.
string getConsumerName() const;
Gets the message which has been enqueued into the non-persistent queue.
Message getMessage() const;
Gets the id of the message which has been enqueued.
Bytes getMessageId() const;
Gets the payload in case of a notification from
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This beautiful reliquary is designed to contain the relics of the saints or other sacred objects. Relics can be parts of the bodies of the saints, something they used, or objects that have been touched to their bodies. Scripture attests to the healing power of objects touched to Jesus or His apostles.
Please note that this reliquary is not equipped with a luna.
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The Office of Enterprise Strategy Management develops both strategic plans and the optimal business processes to execute them. It manages strategic business planning for FAS and the performance management program and process. This office provides a strategic vision for all of FAS, consistent with the overall GSA strategic vision, and also a consistent set of tools to help achieve the vision.
Value Proposition
- Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on strategic business opportunities
- Build consensus within the FAS management team on decisions affecting business, financial, and systems planning
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By Rebecca Diaz
Finding the best e cigarette brand just got easier. In today's 2014 landscape, there are many brands of electronic cigarettes coming to market – and I'm here to walk you through the dirty details so you can find yourself the right brand and not waste any time or money on something that won't suit your tastes.
My Favorites Are:
1. Vapor Fi
2. V2 Cigs
Looking For E-Cigs, Vape Pens, Tanks, E-Liquids OR Advanced Vape Devices?
Meet Vapor Fi
These guys saw a need in the market and over-delivered. They produced a great electronic cigarette, and if you are looking for an incredible selection of eGo type batteries, tanks, vape pens and an amazing line of e-cig liquids to go with it, you will love VaporFi! They have even been forward thinking enough to add a powerful box mod and rebuildable atomizer to their line up.
(they've become my personal one stop shop for everything, and I love how they continually keep adding new vaping products!).
Pictured here is the Pulse kit —–>
They have a number of APV kits like this to choose from, anywhere from the most basic, to advanced products that look like they come from outer space.
They've additionally added a crazy 50 watt box mod and an amazing RDA for anyone looking for advanced, cutting edge stuff!
Read more about Vapor Fi here.
Visit: http://vaporfi.com
About V2 Cigs:
First and most notable mention about them for me is their flavor, particularly their red flavor, which is their most popular flavor. For anyone looking for a nice tobacco flavor, like a Marlboro, try out the V2 Red!
They have tons of other flavors to choose as well, I recommend trying a couple out.
If you want the easiest way to test these guys out, go for the V2 Cigs Ultimate Kit. This kit exemplifies the basis of what I love about V2 with all their customization options and TOP NOTCH quality.
You can select the types of batteries (manual or automatic), as well as 5 different flavors, so you can test them out to the max.
These guys go all the way when it comes to product quality, with endless testing of everything, to ensure they meet and exceed the highest standards.
But if you're just starting out, it's their flavor, as well as great vapor production and throat hit (that feeling in the back of your throat), that makes these guys really stand out. As with tobacco cigarettes, it really comes down to flavor.
They are my favorite cigalike brand for realistic tobacco and menthol. Click the banner here to get the latest promotions.
Speaking of flavor, here's my favorite e-liquids:
And Their Prices
Not only do they offer an exceptional product line, the prices are very competitive. Their cartridges are $10 for 5 which is hard to beat. On top of that, we have some nice V2 coupon codes to save you additional money on your purchase.
Buying Direct
One more thing that I love about a brand like V2 is that you are buying direct from the official website…no middle man.
Official site:
This video from the company shows some of their attention to such high quality standards:
V2 has just released their new 3-in-1 vaporizer!
This thing is amazing.
As they say in their promotions, 'this changes everything'.
Basically, with this, you can use it for e-liquids, dry tobacco leaf, and waxes (3-in-1).
They have just released the series 3 vaporizer July 8, 2014, available at their website.
Available at: V2cigs.com
you'll see the V2Pro in their top menu
The Series 3 is available for for $59.85, which is a killer deal!
Read more about the V2 Cigs Pro Series 3 here
Recently there's been a surge of new vapor cigarette smokers. Many people have asked me about what other brands I like that make products resembling cigarettes, and I have no problem recommending them to Green Smoke.
It's really a tight race at the top of the food chain for e-cigs, and while my preference is V2, I know MANY people who swear by Green Smoke. I used to use them, and have had a lot of experience with them, I guess it's personal preference.
Literally, MILLIONS of people have used Green Smoke since 2008, and that should say something. They have a massive market share and are one of two brands to be picked up by Big Tobacco companies. (The other is Blu Cigs.)
You heard me right – Green Smoke is a part of Altria – the same company who makes Phillip Morris products like Marlboro.
In a time when many start-ups are forming e-cigarette brands, who do you really want to go to for your vapor cigarette products? A "new guy," or an established, credible, and long-running brand that was so impressive it was picked up by Big Tobacco?
Buy Online: http://greensmoke.com
Here's a link to the Green Smoke review.
Use the quick guide to easily evaluate the top companies on the e-cig market. I work with some technology wizards, and am a highly experienced blogger, so putting everything in an easy-to-follow format is priority #1.
While we perfect this website and get everything up to our liking, please visit the recently completed reviews:
- V2 Cigs Review
- Vapor Zone Review
- South Beach Smoke review
- Bull Smoke review
- Halo electronic cigarette review
Perhaps our most valuable page is our electronic cigarette coupon database.
Happy 2014, and drop a line should you have any questions or comments.
Other Top Brands
Another two or three names are added to the lineup of electronic cigarettes every year, though several have dropped away or all but disappeared since the idea first took off. The ones that hold on have to offer something special: a great price point, fabulous looks, thick vapor, or tasty flavors. Some brands appear to have it all together, but usually there is at least one special feature setting each brand apart from every other.
The overriding consideration at Bull Smoke is price: bringing the cheapest starter kit on the market to new ex-smokers. Their $30 kit hasn't changed much except that the Ranch Hand was accompanied by a City Slicker. Now there's just the one kit and it is customizable enough so you don't need a second choice.
Flavors from Bull Smoke could do with some additions. They had ten a year ago and continue to offer the same ten cartridges, all the usual types like tobacco, menthol, vanilla, and cherry. What if you wanted more and were willing to pay a bit extra for the privilege?
Buy: http://bullsmoke.com
You might try a White Cloud disposable e-cig known as a Fling or a Mini Fling. While the Bull Smoke Buckshot Disposable is $5 and comes in one flavor, Fling disposables are also inexpensive in either size and available in lots of flavors.
White Cloud also sells several starter kits with one or two batteries respectively and decent prices, plus their fancy Squid Charger. It looks after multiple batteries simultaneously, making the Squid Charger a niche product no other firm appears to have replicated. White Cloud kits are almost as affordable as Bull Smoke.
Buy: http://whitecloudelectroniccigarettes.com
Eversmoke and South Beach Smoke
Two out of three members of the International Vaping Group, Eversmoke and South Beach Smoke, market similar products. The biggest difference between them is that Eversmoke focuses on bringing customers more of everything so they can take advantage of the low cost bulk sales.
Otherwise, both companies sell starter kits of varying sizes and configurations for all budgets. South Beach Smoke provides more flavors of pre-filled cartridges though. While Eversmoke markets e-liquid by the third member of their IGA trio (Vapor Zone) for use in newly added tanks, South Beach Smoke plants their own name on bottles of the same stuff.
Buy South Beach: http://southbeachsmoke.com
The Volt e-cig is a decent product from Smokeless Image, good enough for advanced vapers to return to this mini cig as a fallback for public consumption. Smokeless Image has quietly stolen into one of the top places on many top ten lists during the last 12 months because of their vapor production.
There are not a lot of starter kits on offer here, perhaps because Smokeless Image is aware that mini cig users start to lose interest after a few months, maybe a year before buying advanced equipment. That's why they sell a version of the Innokin MVP, their own Volt MVP 2.0, with a variable voltage function. Smokeless Image sells its own e-liquid and also carries NicQuid flavors.
Buy: http://smokelessimage.com
Blu could do with adding more flavors to their recently updated site. Theirs was one of the first electronic cigarettes to receive mainstream air time on major TV stations, thanks to celebrity advocates.
The brand continues to shine — literally — via the social feature on its portable charging case. When someone else with a Blu Cigs charging case arrives in your vicinity, the blue flame on each case will glow. It's a gimmick, and like all gimmicks, this one is a lot of fun.
Buy: http://blucigs.com
Change one letter and you're back to cigarettes, but that's the point: it doesn't take much to lose your commitment to a healthier life. Stay focused with a good brand, one that grows with you.
Cigavette aims to be that brand. They sell expensive express kits with two cartridges, a USB charger, and one battery costing $29.99. Skip it and go to one of their starter kits. While it's not unusual to find an additional battery size, being able to purchase a larger cartomizer is wonderful. These come with the "Go" series of high-powered batteries.
Buy: http://cigavette.com
Volcano had the vision in its earliest days to offer three levels of vaping: cigalikes, eGo cigs, and mods. These are the Magma, Inferno, and LavaTube.
Some companies are just catching up now, which goes to show what a good idea Volcano's owners had. Volcano ecigs receive high ratings for performance. They sell countless juice flavors, but stock can run low as a result of their popularity.
Add another brand to a thickening selection of vaping devices: Halo Cigs. While brands like South Beach Smoke, Eversmoke, and Bull Smoke make a device that looks like a cigarette, Halo dispenses with illusion.
Their G6 starter kits only differ from each other by color, there being 9 to choose from. Instead of creating multiple kits, they sell one for a single price.
That goes for their advanced Triton ecig with its extended battery life and tank. Not only are the electronics on a Triton high quality, but Halo Purity e-liquids are so good distributors pick them up for sale on other websites.
Buy: http://halocigs.com
Most of the brands above try to accommodate advanced vapers in some way. They sell high-powered batteries, extra-large cartomizers, or even carry mods.
By the time you gain enough confidence to identify equipment according to amps or how pieces thread together, it is typical to steer away from overpriced brands and try companies like Madvapes. They sell several brands of ecigs, plus a Madvapes-own starter kit, but there aren't any cigalikes here.
Buy: http://madvapes.com
All of their products cater to experienced vapers who expect 4 hours and more from each battery, don't use pre-filled cartridges, and might even want to repair their own systems. Madvapes sells DIY equipment so you can maintain your RDA or RBA.
Replace a regular atomizer, wick, LED lights, and coils. Their catalogue shows pieces from Innokin, Vision, and SmokTech. E-liquids come from Hangsen, Dekang, TopVapor, and Lion Head. Flavor extracts sold here go along with e-liquid DIY equipment. These guys have some very low prices also, for basic eGo devices etc.
That covers some of the top brands out there, and you can't really go wrong with any of them.
Happy Vaping!
And Here's My 3 Recommendations For Starter Kits:
(if you're new to this, these include all you need)


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We chose Santa Monica and couldn't have been more pleased with our decision. This gorgeous, seaside community is about two-hours away, so it's a good alternative for San Diegans who want something different but don't want to hop on an airplane.
Whenever we go away, we like to stay in areas that offer lots of walking and biking paths. If you're like us and enjoy an active lifestyle, Santa Monica is a great fit.
We stayed at the Shore Hotel, a beautiful oceanfront boutique hotel on Ocean Avenue. Because of its prime location, we were within walking distance to many local attractions. As a matter of fact, we didn't use our car once because everything we wanted to do was close by.
Our room's balcony had a full-on view of the Santa Monica Pier. As we gazed out into the ocean, we could hear the excited kids on the pier's amusement rides. We could even hear the surfers laughing and the waves crashing. The sights and sounds of summer 2013 were definitely in high gear.
Getting onto the coastal bike path from the Shore Hotel is super easy. If you've never experienced this bike ride, it's a must — the ultimate Southern California experience. The bike path is literally on the beach, so the views are fantastic. It's also flat, making it ideal for people of all fitness levels. Even if you're not a cyclist, the people watching is out of this world. Everywhere you look, there are colorful street performers or talented roller bladers showing off their moves. We even saw a reality TV camera crew — not a total surprise since Hollywood is just up the street. You can easily spend hours on the bike path and not even realize it.
Nearby Main Street, which is just two blocks from the beach, is another cool area to explore. Filled with quirky shops, unique galleries and charming mom-and-pop restaurants, it's a hidden gem. We happened to stumble upon it as we were riding our bikes, and we'd advise any traveler not to miss out on this friendly neighborhood where the locals hang out.
Santa Monica is also a haven for foodies. It offers endless choices, from funky coffeehouses to fine dining and quick and casual.
We decided to check out a guided food tour called A Taste of Santa Monica. Annie Breheny of Destination Food Tours led us on a three-hour adventure of the city's fabulous culinary scene — a great way to experience some of Santa Monica's wonderful eateries. Our tour group consisted of about a dozen people, with an interesting mix of both locals and tourists.
During our tour, we stopped at six places and as we walked to each restaurant, Annie told us all about Santa Monica's history. While we won't give away any of the tour's trade secrets, we will tell you the truffle burger at Fraiche on Wilshire Boulevard is worth every bite. The burger is served with an onion fondue, boschetto al tartufo (truffle cheese) and truffle aioli on a grilled brioche bun. The burger is rich in flavor and melts in your mouth.
For those of you who have a sweet tooth, N'ice Cream is a great spot at The Market at Santa Monica Place, an upscale shopping mall located at the south end of the famous Third Street Promenade. Annie said we could choose any flavor, which was a tough task, but in the end we went for the salted caramel and vanilla bean. Both did not disappoint.
Later that evening, we checked out Blue Plate Taco, a fun, hip restaurant serving coastal Mexican cuisine. Although we were still full from our earlier food tour, we heard rave reviews about their fresh guacamole and tasty tacos. How could we pass it up? It was a perfect spot to end our action-packed day. As we headed back to our room and walked out onto our balcony, we couldn't help but take in the view. While the view was fantastic by day, it was even better at night.
We are definitely coming back.
— Marc and Darlynne Menkin are the co-owners of Where You Want To Be Tours. Many of their tours and teambuilding scavenger hunts feature secret and unique La Jolla areas.


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A guy named Tommy Wooldridge tries blink-182 lyrics as pick-up lines on random girls. Awkwardness ensues. At least until the very end when he explains what's happening to the girls. The video was recorded for blink-182's 2012 European Tour Commercial Contest and Tommy won himself the band's concert tickets for life.
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Job Information
Providence Health & Services Physical Therapist Home Care - Long Beach to LA in San Pedro, California
Providence is calling a Physical Therapist for Home Care services ( Full Time / Day Shift ) to Providence Little Company of Mary Home Care
Must be able to travel from Long Beach to LA to visit patients
Please upload a current resume reflecting all relevant experience, including dates of employment and PT license number.
This opening will utilize the Modern Hire Prescreen Tool. If invited to this prescreen, candidates who complete this process will be given priority for interview consideration (Please note: Completing this process does not guarantee that you will be selected for an in-person interview).
In this position you will:
- Provides home health physical therapy within the Physical Therapy Professional Scope of Practice, to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury; assist the patient in reaching maximum ability within the limits of his/her capabilities and the disease process.
Required qualifications for this position include:
Degree in Physical Therapy from an approved program according to Medicare guidelines.
Current California Physical Therapy ( PT ) license.
Basic Life Support ( BLS ) for Health Care Providers by the American Heart Association.
Minimum 2-years' experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or home care.
Valid driver's license with no excessive violations or accidents.
Maintaining the minimum state requirements for auto insurance.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- Previous experience in home care
About the home health you will serve.
As an integral part of the respected Providence Health & Services for over 25 years, our highly skilled healthcare professionals provide a full range of home health and clinical specialty programs to patients experiencing an illness, hospitalization or surgery or, for those receiving treatment for a chronic or acute illness. Providence Home Health embraces everyone from new mothers and their babies to the elderly with chronic health problems.
Our team of health care professionals starts with the patient and his or her physician and may include: registered nurses; certified home health aides; social workers; physical, occupational and speech therapists. Our specialty care includes patient assessment and monitoring; beside protime monitoring; IV therapy; total parenteral nutrition; gastric feeding tube (G-Tube) for long-term enteral nutrition; V.A.C. therapy used to promote healing in acute or chronic wounds, fight infection and enhance healing of burns; pain management; injections; and ostomy management. From same-day referrals and a smooth transition from hospital to home, to attentive follow-up and communication with your own doctor, we provide care and support for you every step of the way to help restore your health to its fullest potential. Our goal is to equip our patients with the education and resources needed to regain and maintain good health
We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits - see our website for details
Our Mission
As expressions of God's healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
About Us
Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit Catholic network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services guided by a Mission of caring the Sisters of Providence began over 160 years ago. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Physical Therapy
Location: California-Torrance
Other Location(s): California-Redondo Beach, California-San Pedro, California-Los Angeles, California-Gardena, California-Santa Monica, California-El Segundo, California-Hawthorne, California-Carson, California-Manhattan Beach, California-Pacific Palisades, California-Marina Del Rey
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Rio+20: Health is a sustainable development issue | Olav Kjørven
22 Jun 2012
The global development framework is undergoing fundamental changes. Human challenges associated with climate change, decent work and access to quality social services are increasingly converging in the world's developed and developing countries. The answers to these challenges revolve around the adoption of holistic, multi-sectoral national approaches that make use of best international practices, irrespective of where they come from.
Nowhere are these new realities more apparent than in the health sector. Non-communicable diseases—cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases—are posing growing challenges for upper- and middle-income countries, as well as lower-income and least developed countries. In responding to the changing nature of global public health challenges associated with non-communicable diseases, I have three messages to share.
First: many non-communicable diseases are a sustainable development issue. Up to ¼ of the disease burden could be prevented by reducing air, water and chemical pollution.
Second: Now more than ever, integration is the name of the game. Economic growth, environmental preservation and social equity can no longer be pursued as conflicting agendas.
Let us look at the question of how to provide access to electricity for the 1.3 billion people who don't have it worldwide? There is a carbon constraint that suggests that creating energy access must not increase our overall level of pollution. There is a cost effectiveness constraint: solar panels and biomass are usually the less expensive option to provide energy to people who do not have it. And there is an important health dimension. We need to move away from dirty forms of traditional energy for the sake of our health. Access to clean and sustainable energy can mean healthier families the world over.
Third: We should start building a coalition that sees, coordinates and communicates the connection between environmental and health agendas. We should leverage our experience in multi-sectoral responses to HIV to address governance and social dimensions of non-communicable diseases.
Talk to us: What actions would you like to see from the international community to make sure that global environmental and health agendas are connected?


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This chapter describes how records are transformed between the Hub and PIM servers.
This chapter includes the following topics:
To enable the exchange of information between different types of PIM servers, the Hub defines a schema representation for each connector domain type in a schema (XSD) file. The data that is extracted from the PIM servers and returned to the Hub is transformed into the format defined by the Hub schema. Connectors transform the data into Hub XML format and also into the format of the PIM server for both inbound and outbound transactions. For every inbound record extracted, the connector must convert it from the native PIM API format to an XML message that conforms to a PIM XML schema defined for the connector domain. After the connector constructs the PIM XML message, it then uses XSLT to transform the message into a Hub XML message. This message conforms to a provided Hub XML schema.
To enable data to map between the Hub domain and the connector domain, a connector's Transformer component includes the schemas for both the Hub and connector domains and also XSLT documents. As described in Appendix C, "Connector API," an
UpsertRecord is a representation of a Hub record that flows between the Hub and connectors. This data structure includes a member called the
hubRecordData, which contains the XML representation of the Hub record. Because the Hub record's XML must conform to the XSD for the Hub domain, connector developers must create the following:
An XSD for a corresponding connector domain that maps to the Hub domain
An XSL definition for transforming the Hub XML representation of the record to the PIM XML representation of the record
An XSL definition for transforming the PIM XML representation of the record to the Hub XML representation of the record
During extractions from the PIM server, a connector must ensure that each extracted record is first converted into a PIM XML message. It then uses the XSLT to convert the message from PIM XML to Hub XML. For record events pushed to the PIM server (that is,
Create and
Update operations), the connector uses XLST to convert the Hub XML record to a PIM XML record before writing to the PIM server.
During record transformation, the BDSS connectors apply an XLST document that contains references to the Hub and connector domain schemas, thus providing robust document validation for the record data contained in the messages that pass between the Hub and the connectors.
A domain schema has the following attributes defined for each domain field:
Schema Data Types
A connector must support the following schema data types:
W3C Schema Data Types
Hub Schema Data Types
Connector Schema Data Types
PIM field class
A connector can use a PIM field class during transformation or to control flow. For more information, see Section C.1.4, "Field Class."
A schema uses the following schema data types:
The data types used by the Hub are a subset of the native W3C XML Schema (WXS) data types. These data types are defined at
http://www.w3.org. Connectors use any WXS data types for their schema documents.
The subset of the native W3C XML Schema (WXS) data types used by the Hub schemas are as follows.
xsd:dateTime generally allows the ISO 8601 date and time representations, all varieties of date and time can be specified in standard coordinated universal time (UTC).
All date and time Hub fields that are passed between the Engine and the connector must:
Be in UTC time and in the format of YYYY-MM-DDhh:mm:ss.fff. In this format:
YYYY is the 4 digit year, such as 2007.
MM is the month (January is 01 and December is 12.)
DD is the day of the month (starting from 01).
hh is the hour of day in 24-hour clock time (00 through 23, inclusive).
mm is the minute of the hour (00 through 59, inclusive)
ss is the second of the minute (00 through 59, inclusive).
fff are fractional seconds (that is, milliseconds—000 through 999, inclusive).
All date/time PIM field values have a corresponding UTC offset field in the format of +HH:MM or -HH:MM:
+ indicates a positive UTC offset.
- indicates a negative UTC offset.
HH is the UTC offset hour in 24-hour clock time (00 through 23, inclusive).
MM is the UTC offset minute (00 through 59, inclusive).
By providing both the UTC date-time and UTC offset for each of the PIM date-time fields, a receiving connector can calculate a local time if the PIM server uses local time or it can use the UTC date-time if the PIM server uses UTC date-time for the field.
Hub domains are constructed using W3C schema data types.
Caution:If you alter the Hub schemas or Hub schema data types, you must also make corresponding changes to the XSLT documents for each connector. The XSLT documents must change to ensure proper transformation between the Hub and PIM schema representations.
In addition to the native W3C XML Schema (WXS) data types, BDSS provides the XSDs for such common PIM data types as phone numbers and addresses. These data types have only basic restrictions. For example,
HubPhoneNumber is restricted to a simple string, as illustrated in Example 8-1.
Example 8-1 Predefined Restrictions to a Hub-Defined Data Type
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252" ?> <xsd:schema xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns="http://xmlns.oracle.com/pss/hub/ContactDomain" elementFormDefault="qualified"> <xsd:simpleType name="HubPhoneNumber"> <xsd:restriction base="xsd:string"></xsd:restriction> </xsd:simpleType> </xsd:schema>
Although BDSS does not define other restrictions, you can define more elaborate restrictions, if needed. The bold font in Example 8-2 illustrates additional restrictions to the length and format of the
HubPhoneNumber data type.
Example 8-2 Additional Restrictions to a Hub-Defined Data Type
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252" ?>
<xsd:schema xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"
<xsd:simpleType name="HubPhoneNumber">
<xsd:restriction base="xsd:string"></xsd:restriction>
<xsd:pattern value="([0-9]){0,2}\([0-9]{3}\)[0-9]{3}\-[0-9]{4}( Ext:[0-9]{4})?" />
The Hub-defined data types include:
Each connector publishes a set of schema data types for defining the domain schemas of its PIM server. The following restrictions apply to these data types:
Any new connector domain fields added to a connector domain must only be assigned to a single schema data type published by the corresponding connector.
The schema data types published by the connector cannot be modified, restricted, or extended. Do not change them.
A connector must process the following schemas provided by the Hub:
The Hub defines a library of custom XML schema types in the
HubTypeLibrary.xsd document (Example 8-3). These schema types are available for use by any Hub or connector domain schema.
Example 8-3 Custom XML Schema Types
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252" ?> <xsd:schema xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns="http://xmlns.oracle.com/pss/hub/TypeLibrary" elementFormDefault="qualified"> <xsd:simpleType name="HubPercent"> <xsd:restriction base="xsd:positiveInteger"> <xsd:maxInclusive value="100"/> <xsd:minInclusive value="0"/> </xsd:restriction> </xsd:simpleType> <xsd:simpleType name="HubUnsignedLong"> <xsd:annotation> <xsd:documentation>Specifies an amount of work in terms of minutes.</xsd:documentation> </xsd:annotation> <xsd:restriction base="xsd:unsignedLong"/> </xsd:simpleType> <xsd:complexType name="HubTokens"> <xsd:sequence> <xsd:element name="Token" maxOccurs="unbounded" nillable="false" minOccurs="0" type="xsd:string"/> </xsd:sequence> </xsd:complexType> <xsd:simpleType name="HubUtcOffset"> <xsd:restriction base="xsd:string"> <xsd:pattern value='[+|-][0-9]{2}:[0-9]{2}'/> </xsd:restriction> </xsd:simpleType> </xsd:schema>
The Hub defines an XML schema as the central data format for passing task record data between the Hub and the connectors. The schema is defined in the
HubTask.xsd document (Example 8-4).
Example 8-4 Hub Task XML Schema Listing
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252" ?> <xsd:schema xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns="http://xmlns.oracle.com/pss/hub/TaskDomain" targetNamespace="http://xmlns.oracle.com/pss/hub/TaskDomain" elementFormDefault="qualified"> <xsd:include schemaLocation="HubTypeLibrary.xsd"/> <xsd:simpleType name="HubTaskPriority"> <xsd:restriction base="xsd:string"> <xsd:enumeration value="High"/> <xsd:enumeration value="MediumHigh"/> <xsd:enumeration value="Medium"/> <xsd:enumeration value="MediumLow"/> <xsd:enumeration value="Low"/> </xsd:restriction> </xsd:simpleType> <xsd:simpleType name="HubTaskStatus"> <xsd:restriction base="xsd:string"> <xsd:enumeration value="NotStarted"/> <xsd:enumeration value="InProgress"/> <xsd:enumeration value="Completed"/> <xsd:enumeration value="WaitingOnSomeoneElse"/> <xsd:enumeration value="Deferred"/> </xsd:restriction> </xsd:simpleType> <xsd:element name="HubTaskDomain"> <xsd:complexType> <xsd:sequence> <xsd:element name="ActualWork" type="xsd:unsignedLong" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="BillingInfo" type="xsd:string" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="Category" type="HubTokens" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="Comments" type="xsd:string" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="Companies" type="HubTokens" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="CompletedFlag" type="xsd:boolean" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="DateCompleted" type="xsd:dateTime" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="DateCompletedUtcOffset" type="HubUtcOffset" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="DueDate" type="xsd:dateTime" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="DueDateUtcOffset" type="HubUtcOffset" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="Mileage" type="xsd:string" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="PercentComplete" type="HubPercent"/> <xsd:element name="Priority" type="HubTaskPriority"/> <xsd:element name="Private" type="xsd:boolean"/> <xsd:element name="Reminder" type="xsd:boolean" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="ReminderOffset" type="xsd:dateTime" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="ReminderOffsetUtcOffset" type="HubUtcOffset" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="StartDate" type="xsd:dateTime"/> <xsd:element name="StartDateUtcOffset" type="HubUtcOffset" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="Status" type="HubTaskStatus"/> <xsd:element name="Subject" type="xsd:string" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> <xsd:element name="TotalWork" type="HubUnsignedLong" minOccurs="0" maxOccurs="1" nillable="true"/> </xsd:sequence> </xsd:complexType> </xsd:element> </xsd:schema>
Data loss can occur because of:
Data loss may occur when data models for Hub and PIM XSD schemas cannot represent the same set of data. For example, if a Hub Task domain field (field-X) is not represented in Task domain schema for PIM server B and a Hub Task record extracted from PIM server A contains a value for Hub field-X, then synchronization still propagates the Task record from PIM server A to PIM Server B. However, the value of Hub field-X is not propagated to PIM server B. A subsequent update of the Task record from PIM server B to PIM Server A causes the data for field-X to be removed from PIM server A. This loss occurs because the data is not available from the updated record coming from PIM server B.
Data loss can result as transformations occur between different data types with different constraining facets. Some data type facets that may result in data loss include:
Data loss may occur when field length differs between the Hub and the connector domains for the same corresponding field. For example, if PIM Server A can store more task comment text than PIM server B, then the synchronization of task records causes the comment text to be truncated to the length allowed by PIM server B.
Data may change unexpectedly or content may be lost if any PIM server or connector imposes a data pattern or data value restriction that changes the data value content. For example, suppose the connector for PIM server A extracts a PIM contact record with customer text notes appended to a phone number. Although synchronization still propagates the record to PIM server B, the business logic for PIM Server B strips the text notes as the record is written to PIM server B. A subsequent update for this record from PIM server B results in the removal of the text notes from the contact record in PIM server A.
Enumeration granularity is reduced to the most coarse-grained level available from any PIM server or Hub domain. For example, if PIM server A has task priority levels of High and Low and PIM server B has task priority levels of High, Medium and Low, then the granularity of all task priority levels is reduced to the lower granularity of PIM server A, as synchronization occurs between the two PIM servers.
Extraneous white space may be truncated during XSLT transformation by a connector or during synchronization if it is truncated by the business logic of the PIM server. For example, suppose PIM server A trims white space, but PIM server B does not. As synchronizations occur between the two PIM servers, the white space in PIM server B is trimmed because of updates coming from PIM server A.
The categories of list transformations that can result in data loss include:
In general, data loss may occur if a list or set of values from a source domain cannot be represented in a target domain.
A multivalue field is a single field that contains a list of tokens (that is, a list of values). The Exchange category field is an example of this data type. Data loss occurs if the entire list of values from the source domain field cannot be represented in the target domain. For example, if a task category field from Microsoft Exchange has multiple value tokens but the Hub task domain can only represent a single value for the corresponding category field, then transformation to the Hub schema format strips all but one token value.
A field group is a collection or group of related fields. Information loss may occur if the number of fields in the group differs between the Hub and PIM XSD schemas. For example, PIM server A allows three address lines, but PIM server B allows four address lines. Although this does not necessarily mean that data loss can occur, special transformation processing may be necessary to prevent data loss.
The types of record collisions that result in data loss are as follows:
Engine Merge Collision: The collisions that occur when the Engine merges changes from multiple records can cause the loss of data for the record that does not win the collision merge competition.
Connector PIM Collision: The collisions that occur when a connector writes changes to a PIM Server that conflict with new PIM record changes can cause data loss. At some point, a change is overwritten, resulting in a loss of data.


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Have you ever asked yourself just how much work goes into build-ing a serious time attack machine? We aren't talking about bolting on parts from a tuning catalog, but a full-on, top-spec professional project. The car you see here is the perfect example of such a build, and this is the first time this car has graced the pages of any magazine. We teamed up with the guys at Tomei, Cusco, and Voltex to bring you an insight on how this new Team Tarzan Time Attack GDB Impreza has come to be.
It all started last year when Eiji Yamada, aka Tarzan, approached Tomei about teaming up together to create an all-new time attack car. Having been involved in the Japanese time attack scene for years, Tarzan decided this new ride would be specifically built to compete here in the U.S. in both the Redline and Superlap Series. Think of it as a new challenge, something he wanted to approach with full backup from the best Japanese companies. It wasn't long before Cusco and Voltex came on board, as well as Hankook on the tire front, and the result is nothing short of stunning.
Late last year the build got underway. Tomei sourced a bare GDB Impreza shell and sent it to Cusco where the transformation began. The same guys involved in creating the Super GT300 Impreza where let loose with spot welders, as well as fabricating additional bracing for critical areas. With experience in building a GT car, these guys knew exactly what to do and made sure the whole chassis would be incredibly stiff. A race-spec rollcage was constructed and welded, further helping in the rigidity department, as well as making sure Tarzan is kept safe in case of an accident. At this point the Pianetto air jacks were fitted into position, two at the front and curiously only one centrally mounted at the rear. This was probably done to avoid adding unnecessary weight. A lot of work went into stiffening the front and rear suspension turrets, and modifying the actual wheel arches to accommodate the wider track and bigger wheels. As the chassis prep was being completed the Cusco engineers began looking at the front and rear suspension layout. They decided that for this particular application the stock Subaru Impreza arms and geometry just wouldn't do, so the whole lot was scrapped. Joining the specially set up, Cusco Comp-X adjustable dampers is a series of custom-built links, all connected up to the one-off front and rear hubs. Even the steering knuckles are adjustable and attach to the lower section of the front hubs through custom pivots.
Having pillow-ball connection on each of the lower arms allows for limitless geometry adjustability, and having reengineered everything has allowed the whole roll center to be lower than it would be on a stock car. This greatly improves overall handling balance as well as getting the most out of the increased track and sticky Hankook Ventus Z214 275/35-18 tires. At the rear, it is much the same story with adjustable lower links and tension rods bolted onto the lower part of the custom hubs. Beefy Cusco antiroll bars are used front and rear. At this point it was the turn of the brakes and again, like what we have seen so far, no compromises were made. Straight from the Brembo competition catalog are the eight-pot forged front calipers mated to two-piece slotted rotors. These calipers help keep un-sprung weight to a minimum thanks to their light construction, which also feature ventilated titanium pistons for optimal performance. At the rear, AP Racing four-pot calipers bite down on two-piece rotors, which are the same diameter as the front (ø355mm). Performance friction pads are used at each corner. While the car was at Cusco, Tomei were already underway on the engine build, which is when we dropped over to take a look at the bench dynamometer test.
When we arrived at the state-of-the-art Tomei headquarters, south of Tokyo, the EJ25 was already strapped down in the dyno room. A series of run-in and warm-up procedures were done before going for a full boost, full power run. With over 450 ps and 60 kg being developed, this engine has received some serious attention from the guys at Tomei. Having had much experience in the past by building the motor in the Prova-Tomei Impreza demo car, they knew exactly what needed to be done to take the EJ one step further. The main goal was to not only create a more powerful package but to fine-tune its response and midrange characteristics that are so often ignored in track-going engines. It all started with the base EJ25 engine, which was stripped down and prepared for the build. For this project a special set of internals were built, starting with the fully counterweighted and balanced competition crank, the H-beam connecting rods, and the special forged 99.75mm pistons. Once this was done, the little boxer heads were taken care of with some top-of-the-line Tomei parts. To fit the special beryllium valveguides and valve seats, the heads were heated in an oven for some time so that the alloy would slightly expand. Once this was done, the guides and seats were dipped in liquid nitrogen so the metal would contract, allowing for an easy fit into the heads. Once back to room temperature they would embed themselves perfectly into the head. The stock valves were used since they were well up to the job, even on a highly modified engine, while some porting was done to guarantee the best flow. Specially milled Tomei Poncams were thrown in at 250 degrees and 9.6mm lift on the intake, and a slightly more aggressive 256 degrees and 9.8mm lift for the exhaust side. These were then mated to Tomei adjustable cam pulleys along with a Tomei timing belt and guide. The 0.7mm think metal head gaskets were used to seal the heads to the horizontally opposed block giving an 8.5:1 compression ratio, ready to take the 1.6 bar of boost. This force-feeding was taken care of by the Garrett GT3076R mounted on custom 4-into-2-into-1 equal length header.
Boost control is looked after by the HKS external wastegate while gases are dumped into the Tomei custom front pipe and then onto the one-off titanium system, built by Hatanaka-san at Tomei. Tomita-san took care of fabricating the custom aluminum piping kit for both the intercooler piping as well as the short intake pipe where the K&N cone filter is fitted. A Calsonic front-mount radiator has the job of cooling the intake charge before sending it onto the stock intake plenum. Fuelling is taken care of by a Bosch motorsport fuel pump that sucks gas from the 20-liter racing tank in the trunk and sends it on to the twin Tomei billet rails via braided lines. These feed the four 850cc/min injectors while the factory FPRs do a good job of keeping pressure under check. Fuel and ignition maps are all handled by the MoTeC M600 ECU, which was custom wired into the Impreza. A massive oil cooler with its own custom air guide, along with the racing radiator, keep the engine within operating temperature, even when pushing hard out on track. The monster midrange torque of the EJ25 is sent through the Cusco twin plate metal clutch to the Cusco Dog engagement gearbox. This five-speed transmission has been used extensively in rally competition and is perfectly suited to a time attack car like this Team Tarzan Impreza. Easily fitted inside the factory Subaru gear housing, the Dog gearbox has more evenly spaced ratios to help get the most out of the increased power while cutting down in shift times dramatically. When we saw the car being tested at Fuji Speedway, Yamada-san was savagely banging the gears in, making it sound just as fast as a sequential box. Cusco went all-out on the driveline with a one-way limited-slip differential up front and a one-and-a-half-way limited-slip differential at the rear, while the center differential is fitted with a special Cusco Active Control DCCD unit so Yamada-san can adjust the front/rear torque split according to varying tracks and conditions. A carbon-fiber (CFRP) propeller shaft helps keep rotational masses to a minimum, furthering the response. With such an impressive mechanical base it was then onto Voltex in Suzuka who took care of the exterior of the car.
Voltex was the perfect company to join Tomei and Cusco because their attention to detail is mind-blowing. Having run Voltex parts on his Cyber Evo time attack machine, Tarzan knew that Voltex would do a great job with the Impreza. They began in the Voltex workshop, shaping the molds for the body panels according to the agreed-on designs. The requisites were simple: To create an aerodynamic and aggressive design that would generate the high levels of downforce needed in a car of this nature. Once the primary body shape was completed, the car was put in a wind tunnel and meticulously checked for overall flow and of course measured for downforce. With this done the body panels were created, giving the Impreza an extremely purposeful silhouette. It all begins with the front bumper, which utilizes the factory Subaru grille but combines it to a wider, more aggressive stance, as well as a massive integrated front spoiler. The whole piece is made in dry carbon, as is the spoiler slash diffuser. This stretches all the way under the engine to smooth airflow, and protrudes well over the dimensions of the car both in the front and at its sides. Voltex had to create a small aluminum subframe to hold the diffuser in place, which is where all of the front downforce pushes. At 100 km/h, the massive front scoop already generates around 40 kg of pressure, which is just what you need to corner on rails. The front fenders, again made in dry carbon, push the dimensions of the car out by 50mm on each side, allowing for the same increase in front track. The carbon aero hood does a great job of expelling heat from the engine bay, without disrupting the car's airflow. Angular side skirts accentuate the profile of the Team Tarzan Impreza while the massive rear carbon overfenders complete the race car look. Just like at the front, a 50mm increase was achieved, helping push those 18-inch Volk Racing TE37 wheels out further for better handling. The factory rear bumper is joined by the lightweight carbon trunk lid, which is secured to the car through a series of racing catches. The hook-up point for the gas jack system is on the left side of the lid, and can literally lift the car in five to six seconds when plugged into a gas tank. Rear downforce is handled by the massive carbon spoiler, which at 100 km/h can generate 10 kg of force. Small carbon mirrors were made up to aid in additional weight saving, much like the acrylic windows. In fact, with all the exotic carbon bodywork and the work Cusco did on the chassis, the weight comes in at 1,060 kg, which is simply impressive. This is also achieved thanks to the spartan layout of the interior.
Open the driver side door and you are met with the twin crossbars of the rollcage. There isn't much else to see except the mere essentials, like the lightweight carbon-Kevlar Bride bucket seat and the Sparco steering wheel. To move the driving position as far back as possible, the steering column was extended and a custom console made up where the MoTeC data logger LCD screen is fitted. Since being in this extended position would never allow Yamada-san to be able to reach the stock pedals, a Tilton adjustable pedal box was thrown in, which helps in giving the driver the perfect driving position. Only an HKS Knock Amp Meter has been fitted as additional instrumentation because all the parameters you need to care about are visualized via the MoTeC display. The controls for the center differential have been positioned within easy reach along the transmission tunnel.
The Team Tarzan Impreza is now being shipped to the U.S., where it will arrive in time to enter the Super Lap Battle finals on Nov. 12 at Buttonwillow. The car will then remain in the U.S. and participate in both the Super Lap Battle and the Redline Time Attack in 2009. Tarzan is excited to take on the U.S. tuners and to see how the best from Japan will fear against the best from our neck of the woods.
Max Power: Over 444 hp
Max Torque: Over 434 lb-ft of torque
Max Boost: 1.6 bar
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Weight: 2,337 pounds
Tomei Genesis Prototype TA spec EJ25 base
Tomei prototype forged pistons (ø 99.75 mm)
Tomei forged H-beam connecting rods (130.5mm center distance)
Tomei con-rod bolts
Fully counterweighted and balanced forged crankshaft (79mm stroke)
Fully ported GDB heads
Tomei beryllium valve guides
Tomei beryllium sheet rings
Tomei oval-shaped wire core valvesprings
Tomei Poncam 250-degree duration, 9.6mm lift (IN), 256-degree duration, 9.8mm lift (EX)
Tomei prototype adjustable cam pulleys
Tomei timing belt and timing belt guide
Tomei prototype metal head gaskets ø101.2mm, 0.7mm thick
Tomei oil pan baffle plate
Tomei Expreme 4-into-2-into-1 equal length headers for single-scroll turbine
Garrett GT3076R
HKS external wastegate
Tomei custom front pipe
Tomei custom titanium exhaust system (Hatanaka spec)
K&N cone filter
Tomei custom intake pipe (Tomita spec)
Tomei custom intercooler piping kit (Tomita spec)
Tomei blow-off valve
Calsonic front-mount intercooler
Racing radiator
Cusco radiator shroud
Oil cooler
Racing 20-liter fuel tank
Bosch Motorsport fuel pump
Braided fuel lines
Custom collector/swirl tank
Tomei billet fuel rails
Tomei 850cc/min injectors (x4)
Tomei custom oil catch tank (Tomita spec)
Tomei signature blue engine cam covers and intake plenum
MoTeC M600 ECU
Cusco Twin Metal twin-plate clutch
Cusco Dog H-pattern five-speed transmission (internal type)
Cusco one-way Type MZ front LSD, one-and-a-half way Type
MA rear LSD
EMCD and Cusco Active Control DCCD
CFRP propeller shaft
Suspension & Brakes:
Cusco Comp-X adjustable dampers
Cusco adjustable top mounts
Cusco one-off front and rear hubs
Cusco pillow-ball lower front arms
Cusco one-off adjustable steering knuckles and pivots
Cusco front and rear antiroll bars
Cusco pillow-ball rear arms
Cusco pillow-ball tension rods
Brembo Racing forged eight-pot racing calipers (front)
Brembo ø355x28mm two-piece grooved rotors (front)
AP Racing four-pot calipers (rear)
AP Racing ø355x22mm grooved rotors (rear)
Performance Friction brake pads
Wheels & tires:
Rays Engineering Volk Racing TE37 9.5JJx18 +22 (front and rear)
Hankook Ventus Z214 275/35-18 (front and rear)
Full custom Voltex carbon widebody kit:
Voltex one-off carbon front bumper
Voltex custom carbon front wider fenders (+50mm on each side)
Voltex custom carbon front spoiler and underengine cover
Voltex carbon aero hood
Carbon-plated off-stock intercooler guide opening
Voltex carbon side skirts
Voltex custom carbon rear overfenders
Voltex custom carbon trunk lid
Voltex carbon rear spoiler
Carbon exhaust bumper protector
Carbon side mirrors
Lexan glass except for windscreen
Fully spot-welded chassis
Custom reinforcement added to high-stress areas
Cusco welded-in racing rollcage
Pianetto air jacks (two front, one centrally mounted rear)
Bride Low Max carbon-Kevlar full racing bucket seat
Takata racing harness
Tilton adjustable pedal box
Sparco alcantara racing steering wheel
Custom extended steering column
Custom steering boss
MoTeC data logger LCD display on custom carbon console
Fully stripped factory dashboard
Custom switch console on center tunnel (fuel system/DCCD controls)
HKS Knock Amp Meter
Lightweight battery relocated to passenger footwell
Fire extinguisher in passenger footwell


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Cook County medical examiners in Illinois announce findings in the mysterious death of lottery winner Urooj Khan confirming his death was a homicide due to cyanide toxicity.
A Chicago man who died the day after he collected on a $1 million scratch-off lottery ticket was killed by cyanide poisoning, a medical examiner ruled Friday, confirming an earlier finding.
The announcement shed no further light on the death of the man, Urooj Khan. Authorities dug up his body last month in hopes of learning more, but the tissue had decomposed too badly to yield any additional clues, the medical examiner said.
Dr. Stephen Cina, medical examiner for Cook County, said that blood tests after the exhumation confirmed the finding. He also told reporters that he could not conclude how the cyanide was administered. It can be swallowed, inhaled or injected.
Coronary artery disease was ruled a contributing factor after examiners found an artery 75 percent blocked, Cina said.
Khan, an Indian immigrant, came to Chicago in the 1980s and opened his own dry-cleaning shop in 2004. He owned three by the time of his death, in addition to five condominiums that he rented out.
He bought the lottery ticket at a Chicago 7-Eleven last June, scratched it off and said later that he was so giddy at what he found that he tipped the clerk $100.
Illinois Lottery via Reuters
Urooj Khan of Chicago is pictured holding his winning $1 million lottery ticket in this photo from the Illinois Lottery.
He died in July, at 46, one day after the state of Illinois cut him a check for $424,449, his winnings on the ticket after he chose a one-time payment and after subtracting taxes. He threw up blood the same day, a relative said.
The medical examiner first ruled that Khan had died from natural causes. Six months later, authorities said they had conducted further tests — at the request of a relative they did not name — and determined it was cyanide poisoning.
Since Khan's death, his widow has battled with his brother and sister over control of his estate, including the winnings, documents published by NBCChicago.com show. The widow, Shabana Ansari, denies removing money from the estate.
Ansari told The Associated Press last month that her husband had no enemies.
"I was shattered. I can't believe he's no longer with me," she said.
Police are still investigating.
Cina said that "non-specific residue" was also found in Khan's stomach. He said that it was possible cyanide had seeped into the tissue as well, but that cyanide has a short half-life and might have dissipated past the point of detection.
$1 million lottery winner fatally poisoned by cyanide
Lottery winner killed by cyanide was immigrant, family man
This story was originally published on Fri Mar 1, 2013 12:34 PM EST


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Hungry for some instant gratitude that goes by the name of delivery pizza? It seems to be a food that few stop craving even as the years of childhood are left in the dust, something that 90% of people at a party could easily agree on, and a forbidden temptation for many vegans. Not satisfied to simply report that Sheese did not perform as I had hoped on top of a pita pizza, I racked my brain to figure out a way around such a huge obstacle. In a moment of inspiration, [or perhaps insanity] I began drafting blueprint a on how to reinvent this classic Italian American favorite, and morph it into something that my enthusiastic taste testers could even consider to be an improvement on the original.
Admittedly, it appears that I took some grievously erroneous turns when designing my new take on the pizza, but there were quite a few aspects to take into consideration even before I brought the flour out of the pantry. Some may consider pizza to be the perfect food already, but there's always room for improvement, right? Before the fiercely loyal pizza-lovers start to protest and defend their ways, allow me to explain how I ended up with a rolled bun, and not a flat bread at all.
As effortless and comforting as a floppy slice of grease-laden carbohydrate heaven may be, I have a few pet peeves about the traditional pie. The least of these would have to be the clearly un-vegan layer of cheese, often thick enough to smother a small child. Also, what about those portion sizes? Even if the slices are reasonable enough to form an average-sized meal, the leftovers some how never fit quite right into any sort of container in which to preserve them, and foil allows their aromatic scent to impregnate any of the more impressionable food items sharing the same fridge space. Additionally, that labor-intensive crust on which the whole structure is based tends to become a doughy, unpalatable excuse for bread when attempted by popular franchises. Consider it the Wonderbread of pizza; Perfect in appearance to the point of looking like plastic, almost completely devoid of nutrition, and akin to swallowing rocks when it comes time for your stomach to digest it. But what is the average person to do, lacking the time to knead their own and then allow it a proper rise? Being somewhat intimidated by yeast and its curious properties myself, my starting point in this adventure was facing the challenge of working with it, and surely enough, it began to work with me.
Wanting to craft a recipe for dough that needed no time to rise, I found that just adding in yeast without giving it any special treatment would provide those lovely flavors present in any real bread, without extra work or worry. Relying heavily on chemical leaveners as well, this hybrid holds its own when asked to do some serious cooking, but is a bit less elastic and forgiving as a traditional pizza dough, so it must be worked gently. Rolling it up with Sheese safely tucked inside prevents the faux-cheese from burning in the oven, while still making it melt-in-your-mouth smooth. Once baked, they can be eaten on the side to make room for a more varied meal, and then frozen to easily enjoy later. No awkward wrapping here – They should easily fit in the average Tupperware container.
Consider it the pizza of the future; Vegan, delicious, perfectly portable, and decidedly un-greasy. What's not to like about that?
Pizza Rolls
1 Cup Unsweetened Soymilk
1 Packet Dry Yeast
1 Cup AP Flour
1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Cup Margarine
1/3 Cup Pizza Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
3 Ounces Mozzarella-Style Sheese, Grated [Or any other solid vegan "cheese"]
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
Heat the soymilk in a microwave-safe dish for just about a minute in order to warm it through. Add in the yeast and let sit. While those two ingredients become better acquainted, in a separate bowl, combine both flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the margarine in, and make sure to chop all of the fat into the smallest pieces you can manage, so they are completely coated in the dry ingredients to make fine crumbs. Pour in the soymilk / yeast mixture at this time, and mix it all together so that it all forms a cohesive, but still rather moist dough.
This is where things get tricky, so work carefully. Dump the dough out onto a well-floured surface, flouring your hands lightly as well so that you can manually pat it out into a rectangle measuring somewhere in the neighborhood of 13 x 8 inches. Being such a loose dough, it won't play nicely with a rolling pin, so you just need to poke and prod it into shape with your hands. Once you achieve a satisfactory rectangle, spread the pizza sauce over it, going most of the way to the edges but leaving perhaps a centimeter uncovered all around. Sprinkle the garlic powder over it, followed by the grated Sheese. Try to cover the surface evenly with all of the above.
Finally, you're ready to roll! Gently roll the dough from the long side, moving with care and without stretching or pulling the dough. Once you have a nice log, cut 1 inch pieces with a sharp knife, using a sawing motion and as little downward pressure as you can muster to prevent the rolls from becoming completely smushed. Move the rolls to a silpat-lined baking sheet, [About 9 per sheet so that they have room to spread] reshape them if necessary, and bake for 13 – 17 minutes, until golden brown. Enjoy warm or reheat in a toaster oven later.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 392 diseños de 73 diseñadores freelance.
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The Canuck Works name was used because of it's underlying reference to 'Skunk Works' which is Boeings Advanced Development Program. Canuck Works developments innovative products that can be marketed over the internet through business partners. Focused solely on feature rich, highly intuitive, statistically proven landing page methodologies, our products provide high-value in the Payday Loan, Weight Loss and Skin Care verticals. The term 'Canuck' is referenced because one of the co-owners is originally from Canada. Designs do not have to have Canadian reference, however.
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Be creative and come up with something that would entice you to ask more questions if you saw the logo. Who are they; what do they do? Please use a white background. Skunk Works (Boeing) has a sense of secrecy and wonder. They are known for being highly innovative and have provided a number of new and highly creative products which stemmed from years of research. As quoted by Wikipedia and described as "a group within an organization given a high degree of autonomy and unhampered by bureaucracy, tasked with working on advanced or secret projects." The logo will be used on contracts, business cards, and our online reporting interface. This will be our only identifiable object of our company and it should stand out as something that you would remember if seeing. It should be curious but not overbearing.
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Galling as it may be to Democrats, Bush still can claim to be acting with more clarity and courage than the congressional majority.I think Bush right, and history will find him right too. But there is no certainty to this. Only that Bush and the GOP have given up those approval ratings to do right for the country and world as they see it.
He believes the Iraq war is right and has thrown away things most politicians crave — approval ratings, and potentially his reputation in history — to get what he wants.
Democratic leaders believe the war is wrong but have pursued their beliefs with a series of ginger calculations that so far have achieved no substantive changes in policy.
They are acting with the same defensive-mindedness that led many Democrats to swallow deep misgivings and vote five years ago to authorize the war in the first place.
Many Democrats on Capitol Hill are in no mood just now to be lectured by MoveOn, the group whose ad denouncing "General Betray Us" was widely perceived to have backfired badly.
Whatever one's view on the merits of the war, however, MoveOn Executive Director Eli Pariser is right that his ostensible Democratic allies have defined themselves by caution.
What is certain though is Democrats failure to confront with the same courage Bush has shown. Their failure corrodes our politics with Bush bamboozled the Dems into voting for war. No, it's the Democrats lack of courage and conviction at work. We can judge them now without waiting for History's verdict.


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Stevens Team Places Third in 2012-2013 National FAA Design Competition for Universities
A team of Stevens students recently placed third in Runway Safety/Runway Incursions/Runway Excursions Challenge of the seventh annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Design Competition for Universities.
The team – Engineering Management seniors Kelley Bancroft, Deonne Francisco, Danielle Pugliese, Megan Webb and Adam Wing – won $1,000 for their submission, the Guairdian System.
The Guairdian System is a cost-effective, GPS system for ground vehicles that operate within the perimeter of an airport. It would continuously inform drivers of their position relative to their cleared area of movement and proactively warn them if they are about to cause an incursion on runways, taxiways, or other areas of the airfield they are not cleared for.
The unique application of GPS technology could have broad applications for improving situational awareness on airports.
"This is a great testament to the student team and how they applied what they have learned in the Engineering Management program here at Stevens," said Stevens Professor Eirik Hole, the team's advisor. "They sought out and engaged energetically with key people from the FAA and the Port Authority to intimately understand the problem of air traffic control and how it impacts the overall operations at Newark Airport. Then they applied many of the tools and methods from Engineering Management and Systems Engineering to come up with, and evaluate, an innovative and cost effective solution concept to a very real world problem of ground vehicles entering runways, taxiways and other restricted areas within the premises of an airport without proper authorization. Last, but not least they were able to communicate their findings and ideas in a coherent design proposal that the VP of Safety and Technical Training in the FAA's Air Traffic Organization labeled 'very well-written.'"
The FAA competition, which is judged by panels of FAA, industry and academic experts, seeks to engage students at U.S. colleges and universities in addressing issues facing airports while providing quality educational experiences and exposure to aviation and airport-related careers.
Students were invited to propose in six technical challenge areas: airport operations and maintenance; runway safety; airport environmental interactions; airport management and planning; innovative application of FAA data and electric/hybrid-electric aircraft technology.
The competition requires that students work with a faculty advisor and that they reach out to airport operators and to industry experts to obtain advice and to assess the practicality of their proposed designs/solutions.
This competition is managed for the FAA by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium based in Hampton, Va. Partnering organizations are: American Association of Airport Executives; the Airport Consultants Council (ACC); Airports Council International – North America; National Association of State Aviation Officials, and the University Aviation Association. Partners assist in developing competition guidelines, provide expert advisors for teams, disseminate competition information to organizational members, and participate in design reviews.