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Nikon Releases New Flagship Nikon D4 Camera at CES
Nikon released the Nikon D4, a Nikon FX-format camera that serves as the new flagship model in Nikon's lineup of digital-SLR cameras.
The D4 is equipped with a new Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor (imaging size of 36.0 x 23.9 mm) and EXPEED 3, the latest image-processing engine specifically optimized for digital-SLR cameras. It has an effective pixel count of 16.2-million pixels, and promises to offer superior image quality under a broad range of lighting conditions with its image sensor supporting a wide range of sensitivities from ISO 50 to ISO 204800.
The new 91K-pixel (approximately 91,000 pixels) RGB sensor supports the Advanced Scene Recognition System, which is able to recognize human faces even when images are framed using the optical viewfinder. In addition, the Advanced Scene Recognition System offers improvements in AF, AE, i-TTL flash control, and auto white balance (AWB) control accuracy. The 51 focus point AF system has been improved with faster initiation of autofocusing and the ability to detect and focus on subjects with less lighting. In addition, 11 focus points are fully functional when lenses with a maximum aperture of f/8 are used. All of this means more precise autofocusing when super-telephoto NIKKOR lenses are used with teleconverters (2.0x). The Multi-area Mode Full HD D-movie movie recording function is capable of recording full-HD movies at 30 fps, and offers three movie recording formats.
What's more, the D4 records images to memory cards faster with built-in support for high-speed, UDMA 7-compatible CompactFlash memory cards and next-generation, high-speed XQD memory cards. In addition to built-in wired LAN features, the D4 also supports high-speed image transfer via wireless LAN when the new, compact, easy-to-use Wireless Transmitter WT-5 is connected to the camera. The D4 is also equipped with a number of new functions that support a more efficient workflow for professional photographers, including one that allows users to add IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) information to images.
Other D4 functions and features
- Durable shutter that has passed testing for 400,000 cycles
- Magnesium alloy adopted for the very strong body that is very resistant to dust and water
- Effective sealing using O rings and packing make the camera more resistant to dust and water
- Silent shutter-release mode for live view photography that almost completely eliminates the sounds of the mirror and shutter operation
- A time-lapse photography feature, with which the camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to record a time-lapse movie, which can be played back at 24?36,000x normal playback speed
- Operation optimized for both horizontal (landscape) and vertical (portrait) shooting
- Button backlights (illuminators) for increased visibility when working in dimly lit or dark situations
- High-performance viewfinder, utilizing a glass pentaprism, with a frame coverage of approximately 100% (FX format) and magnification of approximately 0.7x
- Four image area options for still shooting - FX (36 x 24), 5:4 (30 x 24), 1.2x (30 x 20), DX (24 x 16) - with viewfinder indicator that identifies the current image area
- A 3.2-inch, approximately 921k-dot LCD monitor with reinforced glass and wide viewing angle; integration of the glass and panel reduce internal reflections
- A virtual horizon that shows the degree to which the camera is tilted sideways (roll), forward or backward (pitch) with display in the monitor and viewfinder
- White balance that can be adjusted in units of 10 K; white balance can be specified separately for shooting (white balance applied to images) and monitor display with still-image shooting in live view mode
- Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.3 for significantly faster processing
The camera will launch in late February 2012 and will sell for about $6,000.
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective pixels
Effective pixels
16.2 million
Image sensor
Image sensor
36.0 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)
Total pixels
16.6 million
Dust-reduction system
Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires optional Capture NX 2 software)
Image size (pixels)
FX format (36x24): 4,928 x 3,280 [L], 3,696 x 2,456 [M], 2,464 x 1,640 [S]
1.2x (30x20): 4,096 x 2,720 [L], 3,072 x 2,040 [M], 2,048 x 1,360 [S]
DX format (24x16): 3,200 x 2,128 [L], 2,400 x 1,592 (M), 1,600 x 1,064 (S)
5:4 (30x24): 4,096 x 3,280 [L], 3,072 x 2,456 [M], 2,048 x 1,640 [S]
FX-format photographs taken in movie live view (16:9): 4,928 x 2,768 [L], 3,696 x 2,072 [M], 2,464 x 1,384 [S]
DX-format photographs taken in movie live view (16:9): 3,200 x 1,792 [L], 2,400 x 1,344 [M], 1,600 x 896 [S]
FX-format photographs taken in movie live view (3:2): 4,928 x 3,280 [L], 3,696 x 2,456 [M], 2,464 x 1,640 [S]
DX-format photographs taken in movie live view (3:2): 3,200 x 2,128 [L], 2,400 x 1,592 [M], 1,600 x 1,064 [S]
A DX-based format is used for photographs taken using the DX (24x16) 1.5x image area; an FX-based format is used for all other photographs
File format
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available
NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System
Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
XQD and Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant)
Dual card slots
Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
File system
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage
FX (36x24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
1.2x (30x20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
DX (24x16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
5:4 (30x24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical
Approx. 0.7x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m
18 mm (-1.0 m
; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment
-3 to +1 m
Focusing screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets and framing grid
Reflex mirror
Quick return
Depth-of-field preview
When Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
Lens aperture
Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible lenses
Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC-NIKKOR lenses), DX lenses [using DX (24x16) image area], AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used
The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250
Flash sync speed
X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 s or slower
Release modes
S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release),
(self-timer), MUP (mirror up)
Frame advance rate
Up to approx. 10 fps (CL) or approx. 10 to 11 fps (CH)
2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approx. 91K (91,000) pixels
Metering method
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame)
Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)
Matrix or center-weighted metering: -1 to 20 EV
Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling
Combined CPU and AI
Exposure modes
Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M)
Exposure compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure bracketing
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 100 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3 or 4 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from auto, extra high +2/+1, high, normal, low or off
ADL bracketing
2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors)
Detection range
-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lens servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo autofocus (AF-S); continuous-servo autofocus (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point
Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
AF-area modes
Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo autofocus) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector
Flash control
TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approx. 91K (91,000) pixels is available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash modes
Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync; auto FP high-speed sync supported
Flash compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Flash bracketing
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Flash-ready indicator
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS)
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash, and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal
ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
White balance
White balance
Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500 K to 10,000 K); all with fine-tuning
White balance bracketing
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
Live View
Live view photography (quiet or silent), movie live view
Lens servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo autofocus (AF-S); full-time servo autofocus (AF-F)
Manual focus (M)
AF-area modes
Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Frame size (pixels)
and frame rate
1,920 x 1,080; 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p
1,920 x 1,080 crop; 30p, 25p, 24p
1,280 x 720; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p
640 x 424; 30p, 25p
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; all options support both high and normal image quality
File format
Video compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format
Linear PCM
Audio recording device
Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity
Automatically adjusted in the range ISO 200 to 12800 or ISO 200 to Hi 4
Maximum length
Approx. 29 min. 59 s (20 min. depending on frame size/rate and movie quality settings)
Other options
Index marking, time-lapse photography
8-cm (3.2-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 170°viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and automatic monitor brightness control using ambient brightness sensor
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, GPS data display, auto image rotation, voice memo input and playback, and IPTC information embedding and display
Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output
Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; can be used simultaneously with camera monitor
Audio input
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
10-pin remote terminal
Can be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
RJ-45 connector
Peripheral connector
For Wireless Transmitter WT-5A/B/C/D
Supported languages
Supported languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Power source
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18
AC adapter
AC Adapter EH-6b; requires Power Connector EP-6 (available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions / weight
(W x H x D)
Approx. 160 x 156.5 x 90.5 mm/6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6 in.
Approx. 1,340 g/2 lb 15.3 oz with battery and XQD memory card but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1,180 g/2 lb 9.6 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment
Operating environment
Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: less than 85% (no condensation)
Supplied accessories
(may differ by country or area)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18, Battery Charger MH-26, USB Cable UC-E15, Camera Strap AN-DC7, Body Cap BF-1B, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-6, USB Cable Clip, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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We get many questions here at Only Natural Pet about dogs and cats with health issues–from tummy troubles, itchy skin or ear infections to cancer. Sometimes, however, the condition of the animal is not so clear and the pet owner is not sure where to turn. A trip to the veterinarian can be stressful and costly, so some folks hesitate to take their companions to the vet's office right away. Sometimes waiting is reasonable and an animal can recover from a bout of diarrhea or itchy skin at home. Sometimes, however, waiting too long can have detrimental consequences for the animal. Below we have outlined some instances where home care is likely to be sufficient and some indications that require a trip to the vet. Keep in mind, however, that this is only a partial list and a rough guideline – whenever in doubt, CALL your veterinarian's office.
Minor injuries, scrapes or bruises can sometimes be handled at home. If an animal has a scrape or wound in an area of an inch or two, first aid may be all that is needed. Larger or deeper wounds need medical attention and cat or dog bites always need veterinary attention.
You may need to begin by calming and muzzling the animal to protect yourself during first aid treatment. For
immediate treatment of injuries or trauma we recommend keeping two products on hand: HomeoPet Trauma and Pet Essences Emergency Rescue Flower Essences. HomeoPet Trauma jump starts the healing process and Emergency Rescue Flower Essences treat the emotional trauma that accompanies most injuries. Both are safe to give even when veterinary care will be needed and medications may be administered. They should be given very frequently immediately following the trauma – every few minutes, and then tapered off as the animal begins to recover.
For smaller wounds, clip the hair away from the area, gently wash with warm water to remove debris, and apply an antibiotic cream. Keep the animal from licking the ointment off by stroking or brushing your pet for 10–15 minutes while the medication has a chance to do its job. Apply ointment several times a day. You should see healing beginning and improvement in the area within several days. If you don't see improvement then it's time to go to the vet.
Puncture wounds need to be treated with caution as they can be worse than they appear and can become infected more easily than surface wounds. Clean and treat with antibiotic ointment as described above, but call your veterinarian if you see any swelling or inflammation.
For bruises or minor strains the key is usually rest and protection of the affected area. Keep the animal confined if necessary and take them outside only on leash. Some sprains can take weeks to heal, so don't let the animal become overexcited or let them begin normal exercise too soon.
Musculo/Skeletal supplements, like Traumagesic by integrative Therapeutics can speed healing of bruising, sprains and strains. A
calming remedy such as Only Natural Pet Relaxi-Herb or Love My Pet Stress Relief can help during the confinement period for restlessness or anxious animals. Provide some good
chews, like
Only Natural Pet Bully Sticks, for dogs to help them work off energy that can't be expended through exercise.
When to see a vet for injuries, scrapes or bruises:
"If an animal has a scrape or wound in an area of an inch or two, first aid may be all that is needed. Larger or deeper wounds need medical attention and cat or dog bites always need veterinary attention."
Minor stomach upsets involving diarrhea or vomiting can often be monitored at home for a day or two before heading to the veterinarian's office. These symptoms can often be traced to something simple such as ingesting something unusual (like the kitchen garbage), anxiety or stress, eating too much or too fast, or exercising shortly after eating, etc.
For the occasional bout of diarrhea, adding some canned pumpkin and probiotics to the food and feeding a bland diet for several meals may be all that is required. Canned pumpkin is an essential in every guardian's pantry as it can help both diarrhea and constipation. Cats can get 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon, and dogs can have 1 tablespoon to ¼ cup or more depending on size.
For occasional vomiting, a short fast (one or two meals), small drinks of water and a bland diet can do the trick. (A big drink of water can further irritate a troubled tummy and cause more vomiting). A bland diet would be equal parts of boiled chicken and white rice–given in small meals. Hamburger and rice can be substituted with as much of the fat drained as possible - rinsing the meat will help wash away excess fat.
upset stomach treatments to have on hand for minor stomach upsets include: Only Natural Pet Tummy Relief, Vetri-Science Fast Balance–GI or Homeo Pet Digestive Upsets for fast (almost immediate in many cases) relief from diarrhea and stomach upsets. Slippery elm bark or marshmallow (readily available at health food stores) can also help calm and sooth the digestive tract.
Cats often vomit or "gag" due to hairballs in their stomach. Long haired cats seem to have a greater problem since there is just more hair to ingest during the self-grooming process. Prevention is the best course of action for hairball problems – through
daily grooming and the addition of
digestive enzymes and
essential fatty acids to the food. For cats who continue to have occasional hairball problems we suggest keeping
hairball treatments, like Only Natural Pet Laxa-Herb, Only Natural Pet Hairball Chewables, or Pet Naturals of Vermont Hairball Relief Plus on hand.
When to see a vet for upset stomachs:
Animals with chronic loose stools or diarrhea, or chronic vomiting should be evaluated by a holistic veterinarian for food intolerances, allergies or other underlying illness. For animals with chronic digestive upsets please see our article, "Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Other Gastrointestinal Issues."
"If home treatment does not alleviate or at least reduce your companion's itch in three weeks, a visit or consult with a holistic veterinarian is advised."
Itchy Skin, paws or ears can be a sign of allergies or fleas. Itchy skin is never "normal" – there is no reason that any dog or cat should be chronically itchy. Dry skin is not "normal" no matter how hot or dry the air where you live. An animal who begins to scratch consistently needs immediate attention because it will only get worse if you wait.
First determine whether fleas are the culprit. A
flea comb is an absolute essential tool for every household with a dog or cat. Even if your dog or cat is an indoor pet, fleas can find them. Check for fleas first and foremost because if you don't and the fleas continue to multiply while you start treating for allergies, by the time you realize you have fleas they will be much harder to eliminate.
Run the flea comb through your pet's hair and gather a bit of hair and "dirt." Then put this between two damp white paper towels and press them together–if the "dirt" creates rusty looking spots on the paper towel, then there is a flea somewhere – most likely a family of fleas – on your companion. If you keep combing, you will likely trap some of them in the comb. Drown them in SOAPY water – fleas have been known to jump out of plain water. If your flea test is positive, please read "
The Natural Approach to Flea Control" in our article archives. If the flea test is negative, then move on to treating for possible allergies. This includes three simple steps:
Please note: Many high-quality foods now add digestive enzymes and essential fatty acids to their formulas, but they DO NOT contain sufficient quantities of either to help eliminate allergic reactions and itchy skin. Please see our article, "
Alleviating Your Pet's Itchy Skin," for more information about solutions for an itchy companion.
When to see a vet for itchy skin, paws or ears:If home treatment does not alleviate or at least reduce your companion's itch in three weeks, a visit or consult with a holistic veterinarian is advised. (We do not recommend visiting traditional or conventionally trained veterinarians when allergies are suspected, as the most commonly prescribed conventional treatment with steroids or antibiotics will only prolong and exacerbate the problem). See the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association website for a list of holistic vets in your area.
Hot Spots can be secondary infections from an animal scratching or licking an area excessively or they may appear on their own – possibly a result of a mild abrasion, bug bite or moisture on the skin. They can hide under the hair, so you will need to clip the area thoroughly to treat them properly. Hot spots need to be kept clean and dry and you will need to prevent the animal from licking or scratching the area as much as possible. Apply an antibiotic spray or ointment frequently. Our favorites are
Only Natural Pet Hot Spot Skin Relief Oil for dogs and
Doc Ackerman's Instant Hot Spot Relief Spray for dogs and cats.
When to see a vet for hot spots:If the hot spot does not look better within a few days and clear within a week or so then it's time to see the veterinarian for further treatment.
Ear Infections are quite uncomfortable and your dog or cat will alert you by shaking their head, tilting it to one side and/or scratching at the affected ear persistently or rubbing it along the floor or furniture. Chronic ear infections are very frequently a sign of allergies. Dogs with "floppy" ears such as hounds and cocker spaniels are more prone to ear problems as are dogs that love to swim. These animals may just need more frequent rinses with a good ear cleanser such as
Halo's Herbal Ear Wash or
Ark Naturals Ears All Right.
The best treatment for most mild, chronic ear infections is to keep the ears clean and follow the steps outlined above for treating allergies. Use a topical ear wash to help control symptoms and control bacteria or yeast while you are helping your companion's system heal from the inside, try the
Animals' Apawthecary Herbal Ear Rinse which contains goldenseal and olive leaf to help control bacteria, or
Only Natural Pet Ear Care with Tea Tree Oil which contains Echinacea and Tea Tree Oil to disinfect and clean the ear canal. Tea tree oil is antifungal and can be helpful in controlling yeast as well. Please check out our entire selection of
ear washes and treatments. For additional information, please see our article, "
Addressing Eye and Ear Disorders Holistically."
Ear mites can cause the same symptoms as an ear infection. Ear mites are more common in cats – especially younger cats or outdoor cats. Ear mites are spread by contact from animal to animal. If you suspect ear mites the only way to confirm the diagnosis is by having your veterinarian examine the ear discharge under a microscope to look for mites. The discharge from an ear with a yeast infection can look very much like that of an animal with mites, so examination without a microscope may have you treating the wrong thing. For ear mite infestations try
PetAlive Ear Dr. Consistent applications and persistence are important when treating for mites.
When to see a vet for ear troubles:
ALWAYS see a vet for the following conditions:
Please remember this is only a partial list. When in doubt, call your veterinarian's office or local emergency clinic. For more information about specific health conditions please check our
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PERU — Shirley M. Tomaszewski, 83, of 2927 Peoria St., Peru passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.
Born Nov. 6, 1929, to Harold and Tillie (Stegen) Watts, she married Albert Tomaszewski Aug. 21, 1955. He survives.
She graduated from LPO Junior College. She worked 10 years as a bookkeeper/secretary for the Seatonville Elevator, 10 years as the secretary at St. John's Lutheran Church, secretary at Grace Methodist Church and 13 1/2 years as a salesperson for Swiss Colony, Peru Mall. She also worked for Hickory Farms and H&R Block.
She taught Sunday school at St. John's Lutheran Church for 32 years before retiring and Bible school classes for 10 years. She held numerous offices in St. John's Luther League, served as the federation and district level, served as a Luther League sponsor for five years, held offices of secretary and president for Dimmick PTA, held numerous offices in Lutheran Church women's organization, locally at St. John's Lutheran Church, and also at the conference level. She was also part of the St. John's Quilting group for 10 years.
Also surviving are one daughter, Julie (Mark) Nowakowski; one son, Dennis (Debra) Tomaszewski; and six grandchildren, Alyssa, Luke, Caleb and Kai Tomaszewski, and Matthew and Kevin Nowakowski.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tillie, Harold and Esther (Greiner) Watts; and two sons, Glenn and Randy Tomaszewski.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Lutheran Church, Peru, with the Rev. Timothy Kenyon officiating. Burial will be in the Peru City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Memorials may be directed to St. John's Quilting Group.
The Hurst Funeral Home in LaSalle in handling the arrangements.
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PERU — Shirley M. Tomaszewski, 83, of 2927 Peoria St., Peru passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.


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AUBURN — Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at ARC Electrostatic Painting at 31 Bunker Hill Road in Auburn on Monday. Auburn Fire Chief Bruce Phillips said the fire, in a storage unit attached to a building used by the company for sandblasting, was started by a portable space heater which was too close to combustible materials. Firefighters from Auburn, Chester, Derry and Londonderry responded to the fire. (DAVE LANE/UNION LEADER)
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The Auburn Fire Department received a report of a fire near a sandblasting machine at the A RC Electrostatic Painting facility on 31 Bunker Hill Road in Auburn just before 12:30 p.m. on Monday.
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KALAMAZOO—A team of students enrolled in Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program was the top undergraduate team and finished fourth overall at the 2013 APICS Great Lakes District case competition.
A total of 24 teams, including several teams of graduate students, competed Feb. 23-24 in Downers Grove, Ill. The competition challenged students to find new ways to improve inventory control and increase customer service for a turboprop spare parts supplier known as Airflow Aircraft Inc.
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FRUITLAND PARK, Fla. (AP) — The ex-wife of a police officer who left the department after a report tied him to the Ku Klux Klan told investigators that the couple joined the group as part of an undercover operation, according to a report released Tuesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Ann Hunnewell said she and her ex-husband, George Hunnewell, joined the KKK in 2008 at the request of then-Police Chief Mark Isom. She said they were trying to find out if another officer was a KKK member.
No one answered the phone at numbers listed for Isom. The officer Hunnewell said she and her ex-husband were investigating later resigned.
Ann Hunnewell was a secretary for the police department before leaving in 2010.
Her statements were contained in a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report tying officer Hunnewell and Deputy Chief David Borst to the KKK. Borst resigned and Hunnewell was fired last week.
A phone number listed for Borst was disconnected. Hunnewell's number was not listed.
The information about the former officers was given to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement by the FBI. Parts of the Florida report were redacted and it's not clear what the FBI was investigating when it discovered the officers link to the KKK.
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Ann Hunnewell told investigators that she and her former husband never paid dues, attended meetings or witnessed any criminal activity. She also said there was no documentation of their undercover operation.
Fruitland Park Police Chief Terry Isaacs wasn't in his office Tuesday and City Manager Gary La Venia wouldn't comment. La Venia said the police chief would issue a statement on Wednesday.
The police department has 13 officers for the city has about 5,000 residents. It is located about 40 miles northwest of Orlando.
Fruitland Park was once known for its citrus groves and is in Lake County, where KKK violence in the 1940s and 1950s was rampant.
The State Attorney's Office told city officials that pending cases from the officers will be reviewed, although Borst's job was primarily administrative and didn't involve much patrolling, La Venia said.


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At Luminaire, our items are delivered via Standard Ground Delivery and our fees are based on the general size and weight of the item's box. The box size/weight chart for all our items delivering within the continental U.S. is:
Size 1 = $5
Size 2 = $8
Size 3 = $10
Size 4 = $12
Size 5 = $15
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FREE SHIPPING on all Luminaire Lighting, in the continental U.S.
The delivery fee for each item is noted in the "Delivery" section of each product page. The item's delivery fee is applied to each quantity ordered.
Orders are processed and delivered Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The typical delivery window is 3-10 business days from the day your order leaves our warehouse.
Standard Ground Delivery offers delivery right to your front door (if the destination is an apartment or multi-unit building, the order will be delivered inside the entrance to the building).
Please Note: Standard Ground Delivery does not include un-crating, un-boxing, assembly or trash removal.
Several truck delivery carriers offer additional services to help move merchandise inside your home or office, and also for un-boxing, un-crating, assembly, and trash removal. At the time your merchandise leaves our warehouse we will update your order with tracking information in the "My Orders" section of "My Account". You may then contact the delivery carrier directly to inquire about additional delivery services. In this event, it is your responsibility to directly pay the truck delivery carrier for any additional services.
We do not require an adult signature for deliveries, but please note that the decision to leave your package without a signature is at the discretion of the delivery person. If you want an item left at your doorstep, the best thing to do is leave a note on your door asking the driver to leave your package with "No Signature Required."
We are unable to deliver to P.O. boxes or APO/FPO addresses.
Alaska and Hawaii Standard Ground Delivery
Luminaire also offers delivery to Alaska and Hawaii for an additional fee. The delivery fee to these States will automatically be applied during Checkout.
At Luminaire, larger or more fragile items, such as certain chairs and lighting, are protected in wood crating.
The wood crating at the top of the item's box will be secured with screws, instead of nails, to make access to the box and removal of the item easier.
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Dr. Salata is interested in HIV-1 and sexually transmitted infections, infectious diseases, nosocomial infections, orthopaedic infections, sepsis, transplant infections, travelers' medicine. His research includes clinical trials of antiretrovirals and immunomodulators in HIV-1 infection as well as epidemiological studies and interventions associated with HIV-1 prevention.


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Effective Date: 02/28/2003, Docket: RP03-239-000, Status: Effective
Original Sheet No. 595 Original Sheet No. 595 : Effective
23. TRANSITION COSTS RECOVERY MECHANISM (continued)
Transporter shall compare total Rate Schedule ISS revenue during
the twelve (12) Months ended January 31 ("Accrual Period") against
the costs of service allocated to be recovered from Rate Schedule
ISS, less applicable surcharges and variable costs associated with
providing the service. The resulting amount defined as the
"Excess ISS Revenues", or the "Remaining ISS Costs", as
applicable, shall be netted in accordance with the procedure set
out in Section 23.7, hereof, to determine the amount of Excess
Interruptible Revenues, if any.
23.7 For purposes of the annual crediting filings set out in the
General Terms and Conditions, Sections 5.7(c)(ii)(2)(B) (Imbalance
Cash-Out), and Sections 23.2 (b)(iv) and 23.5 (IT and SBS Revenue
Crediting), Transporter shall net Cash-Out Excess Revenues or
Cash-Out Remaining Costs, Excess IT Revenues or Remaining IT
Costs, Excess ISS Revenues or Remaining ISS Costs and Carryover
Costs (as defined below). If the resulting net amount is an
excess of revenues, it shall be defined as the "Excess
Interruptible Revenues." If the Excess Interruptible Revenues are
less than or equal to the Excess IT Revenues, then the IT
Crediting Revenues shall be equal to the Excess Interruptible
Revenues. If the Excess Interruptible Revenues exceed the Excess
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Crediting Revenues shall be equal to the Excess IT Revenues and
the "Cash-Out Crediting Revenues" shall be determined by
multiplying the Remaining Interruptible Revenues by a fraction,
the numerator of which is the Cash-Out Excess Revenues, if any,
and the denominator of which is the Cash-Out Excess Revenues plus
the Excess ISS Revenues. If the resulting net amount is an excess
of costs (Carryover Costs), such Carryover Costs, including
interest in accordance with Section 154.501 of the Commission's
regulations, calculated from the end of the Accrual Period
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A merger of the Hamilton Central and Morrisville-Eaton school districts was a "no brainer" for one Morrisville-Eaton parent.
A merger of the Hamilton Central and Morrisville-Eaton school districts was a "no brainer" for one Morrisville-Eaton parent.
But Hamilton voters didn't share Janette Boyce's opinion.
The advisory vote earlier this month on a district-wide merger between the Madison County schools was soundly defeated in Hamilton, ending a three-year journey during which the districts sought options to manage cuts in state aid due to declining enrollment dating back to 2008.
Boyce and her husband, James, left Andrews Elementary School Dec. 10 in favor of the merger. Janette voted 'yes' while James waited in the car with their daughters, Katherine and Emily, who are Morrisville-Eaton students. James Boyce, a 1999 Morrisville-Eaton graduate, said he shared his wife's view on the benefits of the merger.
"I think they'll get an adequate education," Janette Boyce said. "I think that the enrichment and the after-school activities, the things that Hamilton had to offer would've shaped them and given them more with clubs and activities they're not going to get now."
So, what's next for Hamilton and Morrisville-Eaton – two longtime athletic rival schools whose students have merged in certain sports – but whose adult voters could not agree on district unification?
"Well, now we have to look for alternative solutions and we're not sure where or what that will be," Hamilton Central Superintendent Diana Bowers said.
Morrisville-Eaton voters approved the Dec. 10 referendum 339-163. Hamilton voters disagreed in a 720-249 vote against. Both districts had to approve the vote for it to advance to a February statutory vote that would've been overseen by the state education department.
"I'm a little disappointed, for sure," Boyce said.
Student enrichment was covered in a reorganization feasibility study prepared on behalf of the districts and released in June. In the event of a merger, the study recommended a $20,000 increase each for co-curricular resources such as music and drama and to implement other enrichment programs above the $488,037 the schools separately budgeted in 2011-12.
In 2012-13, Hamilton's operating budget was approximately $11.8 million and Morrisville-Eaton's was $14.8 million. An estimated budget of a newly organized district in 2014-2015 is just over $28 million, according to the study's findings. Without reorganization, the districts' combined budget is $68,054 lower.
The Hamilton and Morrisville-Eaton districts are the most recent example of Central New York schools exploring a merger to manage a reduction of expenditures. Earlier this year, Ilion and Mohawk voters finalized a vote to merge, and the Oppenheim-Epratah and St. Johnsville districts did the same in 2011 and 2012.
"The possibility of a merger was never seen as a panacea," Morrisville-Eaton Superintendent Michael Drahos wrote in an email. "It was an option that had the potential to significantly increase state aid. However, the uncertainty of what would happen in a newly merged district was always in the back of our minds."
Bowers and Drahos said they anticipate additional budget cuts for next year, but it is too early to identify specific areas that might be cut.
"We will need to find areas to cut costs which have the least negative impact on children," Drahos wrote.
Hamilton resident Ferdinand von Muench, a Colgate University lecturer, said one of the keys to the district's long-term future is to find additional ways to work with other districts. Bowers said earlier this year the district has joined with Madison and Stockbridge Valley for special education services and transportation costs to BOCES and will continue to do so as necessary,
"I think it gives us more flexibility to do more things with more districts," von Muench said. "That will allow us in the future to cooperate with multiple districts and adjust shared services according to all of the districts involved."
Von Muench, the father of two daughters, one of whom graduated from Hamilton in June and the other a high school freshman, said the district also has aligned itself with Colgate and Hamilton Community Hospital to join the Village of Hamilton's effort to establish its own natural gas distribution system. The village approved the measure and it's anticipated the system will be available for use in 2014, according to the village website.
Bowers said the estimated cost of savings to the district is $40,000-50,000 annually.
"It's the equivalent of a teacher's salary and those are the type of solutions we try to look for," Bowers said.
Von Muench said he was not convinced a merger would solve Hamilton's financial burdens and he was interested in maintaining a school in his community.
"This was not about not wanting Morrisville, specifically, and I think that's important," he said. "And I think it's been perceived differently because it was a 'no' vote but it was one vote. You couldn't pull a lever for 'we like Morrisville.' It was about the strengths of the local school and community."
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'Speak and Spell' was released on this day (October 5th) in 1981.
It's October 3rd! And you know what that means...
The final trailer for the new sequel is here.
After a couple of weeks of speculation, the Irish quartet are getting back together for the 20th anniversary of their 1998 formation.
Once a fire fighter, always a fire fighter.
Brody Dalle's band dropped their first new music since 2003's 'Coral Fang'.


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Risk of being hacked has more than doubled in the last six months, says a new report
Three out of every 10 Android users now face hacking attempts annually, more than doubling the risk to users of the Google smart-phone software from just six months ago, according to a recent report from Lookout Mobile Security.
Android hacking attempts have increased exponentially within the past six months, the firm reported, as the number of malware applications has also risen from, 80 applications in January to more than 400 in June 2011.
Between a half million to 1 million people were affected by Android malware in the first half of 2011, according to the report.
Related coverage:
Going mobile? The people are already there
Google alerts infected users that they've been compromised
Case in point: Two days ago, Dinesh Venkatesan of CA Technologies reported a new Android trojan that can steal account passwords and Social Security Numbers by recording phone conversations.
"As it is already widely acknowledged that this year is the year of mobile malware, we advise the smart-phone users to be more logical and exercise the basic security principles while surfing and installing any applications," said Venkatesan in his post.
Most threats to Android devices are malware and spyware, said the firm. Of the threats Lookout detected in June 2011, 48 percent were malware and 52 percent spyware. The most prevalent type of malware attack in the first half of 2011 was repackaging, whereby a hacker adds malicious code to a legitimate application and then republishes the doctored application to an application market or download site.
"The repackaging technique is highly effective because it is often difficult for users to tell the difference between a legitimate app and its repackaged doppelganger," said the report.
Repackaging, though, is only one of a variety of ways that hackers are attacking mobile devices, and the variety of ways that they can compromise devices continues to increase. A newer, similar model is the "upgrade attack."
"We've started to see [attackers] publish a clean app, then wait for a while before offering an update that's infected," said Kevin Mahaffey, co-founder and CTO of San Francisco-based Lookout in a ComputerWorld article Aug. 3.
"Because most people automatically update their apps, there's less time that the malware is on the market before it's installed by a lot of people."
Although many government agencies have begun adopting mobile devices, including the State Department, the General Services Administration and the Department of Defense, they may not be prepared to fight these attacks.
A recent report by the General Accounting Office found the DOD unable to keep pace with cyber threats, reported GCN July 26.
Additionally, "because mobile platforms are new, often introducing new APIs and security models, even skilled developers aren't always aware of best security practices," noted the report.
Yet one of the biggest issues is not limited to mobile devices: that is users transmitting sensitive data without proper encryption, noted the report.
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The grace period is over. Communications are world wide now and there is a sufficient cohort of people willing to attack and steal from those they don't know that all connected systems should be designed from the beginning with the assumption that at some point in the lifecycle of the device it will be attacked. This means the default installation should be as closed as possible and the user will have to opt in on any opening of communication exchange (possibly at each initialization of communication). Further that opening should be as incremental as possible, allowing a variety of restrictions such as restricted to known MAC's, IP's, subnets, domains, etc. As Android is based on Linux, it can be retrofitted with incoming and outgoing firewalls, packet sniffers, ect. This will take a major overall of its security policy. For instance, allowing the user to open and close capabilities while a program is running instead of a single choice at the initial program load. This will take more effort by the user but will remind them of their own responsibilities.
How are you able to protect yopurself from attacks? I am a new android phone user and some guidelines would be most helpful.
This is really a disappointing news for Android uses and it will have a very negative impact on Android market.
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COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Michelin is recalling around 841,000 BFGoodrich and Uniroyal tires because the tread can separate, causing rapid air loss.
The company said Thursday that no deaths or injuries have been reported from the tires, which were sold as replacement tires for commercial light trucks and full-sized heavy-duty vans.
Michelin North America Inc. Technical Director Mike Wischhusen says the company started noticing an increase in problems with the tires this year. The company has noticed the separation in less than 150 tires, but decided the voluntary recall was needed to protect the safety of drivers. The tires were made from April 2010 until early this year.
Michelin, based in Greenville, South Carolina, is beginning the recall immediately. Tires will be replaced at no charge.
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This Week In Island History
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society.
100 years ago
From the Newport Journal, June 20, 1913
The ditch is nearly ready for the laying of the water main on Lawn avenue.
The Jamestown club has been opened for the summer. Stewart Jones, who has had charge for a long term of years, is again on duty.
The new ferry contract for Fort Greble, which will go into effect July 1, has only to do with west bay service, there being no appropriation available to extend the service from the post to Newport.
75 years ago
From the Newport Daily News, June 21, 1938
While energetic efforts were still being made today to get governmental assistance in the construction of the proposed bridge between Jamestown and Saunderstown, which will be included in a list of PWA projects to be submitted to federal authorities along with Providence projects in the lending spending program, Jamestown sources indicated that rebirth of the plan of a canal through the island, rather than the bridge, would not meet with popular approval there.
From the Newport Daily News, June 22, 1938
The new baseball diamond at the community playground is rapidly nearing completion. The diamond is built according to specifications of the National and American Leagues baseball parks, which were made by Civil Engineer Gardner Easton. Bleacher seats will be constructed on the west side of the grounds. A football field is completed and should be in good condition for the football season. The public is invited to inspect the work already completed.
50 years ago
From the Newport Daily News, June 18, 1963
The Jamestown Planning Board last night made known its approval of a new civic center, in preference to renovation of the old Thomas H. Clarke School, for municipal purposes at a joint meeting with the Town Council. The center would be located on the school site on North Road.
From the Newport Daily News, June 22, 1963
Mrs. Andrew W. O'Connor and her nephew, James Clarke, of East Shore Road, Jamestown, have returned from attending a special preview of a movie, "A Ticklish Affair," which was shown yesterday in Washington, D.C. The movie, based on the story "Moon Walk," which appeared in the February 1962 issue of the Ladies Home Journal, was written by James' aunt, Mrs. Lloyd Luther, the former Miss Barbara Masterson, daughter of James Masterson. The movie, to be released in July by MGM, revolves around James, and his family in Jamestown, as one of the leading characters.
25 years ago From the Newport Daily News,
June 17, 1988
Fifty-seven students graduated from Jamestown School Thursday. From the Newport Daily News,
June 20, 1988
Five pre-colonial Indian grave sites were found Friday afternoon behind the Jamestown School, a Narragansett war chief said this morning. From the Newport Daily News,
June 22, 1988
A $3.25 million addition to the Jamestown School has been put on hold until archeologists can determine the extent of a Narragansett Indian cemetery behind the school.
15 years ago
From the Jamestown Press,
June 18, 1998
Archeologists returned to Southwest Avenue Monday following a week's decision by the state Department of Transportation to resume the $1.9 million road improvement project, this time without the assent or participation of the Narragansett Indian tribe.
With a waiting list for space in Jamestown's waters of 155, up almost 25 percent in two years, the Harbor Office is cracking down on boar-owners who have not used or not paid for their moorings.
Another rainy day forced nearly 1,000 graduates, parents and wellwishers into the confines of the boys' gym for the 93rd annual commencement at North Kingstown High School. (Forty of the 260 graduates were from Jamestown.)
10 years ago
From the Jamestown Press,
June 19, 2003
The Jamestown Fire Department last week made a donation of much needed fire-fighting equipment to the Bomberos Volunteers of Guatemala, when they made a swing through Rhode Island to help improve their scarce and outdated equipment.
The Town Council, sitting as the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners Monday, awarded a $1,050,547 contract to John Rochno Corp. for replacement of piping and manhole covers in the ongoing one million dollar sewer rehabilitation program.


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NetworkManager Bonding Support
NetworkManager should be able to configure bond master interfaces with commonly used options and recognize their existing configuration on startup without disrupting their operation.
- Name: Pavel Šimerda
- Email: psimerda at redhat.com
- Name: Dan Williams
- Email: dcbw at redhat dot com
Current status
- Targeted release: Fedora 19
- Last updated: 2013-01-29
- Percentage of completion: 40%
Detailed description
NetworkManager's existing support for bond interfaces covers a limited number of use-cases and can conflict with existing bonding configurations created by tools like libvirt. The purpose of this Fedora feature is to implement more flexible bonding infrastructure in NetworkManager to support an expanded number of use-cases and to be more cooperative with other users of bonding.
Support will be added to NetworkManager to detect the existing configuration of a bond interface and its slaves and to seamless "take over" that connection without disrupting it. Even if the existing configuration is not backed by ifcfg files on-disk, NetworkManager will leave that configuration on the interface unless told to change it by the user via GUI or CLI tools. Additional bond interface configuration will be added to expand the use-cases and hardware that NetworkManager can configure (eg primary, use_carrier, xmit_hash_policy, etc).
Benefit to Fedora
Bonding is necessary for many enterprise setups, including virtualization and fail-over. Other use-cases include acquiring just one IP address for a laptop that contains both wifi and ethernet interfaces connected to the same network to ensure applications are affected by switching which interface is connected to the network. These changes will ensure a smoother, less confusing user experience for those users who run NetworkManager and use bond interfaces.
This feature requires changes to nm-applet, nm-connection-editor, gnome-shell, gnome-control-center and KDE counterparts to expose bond interfaces and their connection information in the user interface. NetworkManager also needs updates to implement the proposed changes.
How To Test
Ensure that a bond interface created by libvirt/netcf or the system initscripts is recognized by NetworkManager but not touched by it until either 'nmcli' or the network applet is used to change connections or deactivate slave interfaces.
Furthermore, check that new bond interface options (like xmit_hash_policy or primary) carry over to sysfs when set in the configuration, either through nm-connection-editor or through ifcfg files.
User Experience
Both the UI tools (applets, connection editors, etc) and the CLI tools (nmcli) will be updated for the enhanced bonding configuration options. Users will see bond interfaces in network indicators and be able to inspect their status through the applets or the command-line tools.
NetworkManager must only use bonding when configured so and it must only take over bond configuration if requested so by administrator or by another tool. Therefore libvirt and other tools that rely on bonding can be ported to the new functionality at any time.
Contingency Plan
Ensure NetworkManager only controls bond interface it is told to control via NM_CONTROLLED in ifcfg files. Tools that need bonding would have to continue to use the same tools as before.
Documentation will be drafted at Networking/Bonding.
Release Notes
NetworkManager now supports expanded bonding functionality and cooperates better with existing bonding tools and configurations.


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STOCKTON - Bishop Stephen E. Blaire said this week he is "absolutely committed" to continuing operation of St. George School in south Stockton, but enrollment in all 11 of the K-8 schools operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton is an ongoing concern.
STOCKTON - Bishop Stephen E. Blaire said this week he is "absolutely committed" to continuing operation of St. George School in south Stockton, but enrollment in all 11 of the K-8 schools operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton is an ongoing concern.
Blaire made his remarks while announcing a consulting arrangement with the University of Notre Dame that is geared toward bolstering Catholic education in the diocese.
"One of the schools we are most concerned about is St. George's," Blaire said. "We are committed to looking at it as the school not just for that parish but for all of south Stockton."
Enrollment concerns are not new for the diocese. Following the 2005-06 school year, the diocese closed 57-year-old St. Gertrude School, citing shrinking enrollment.
More than 70 students transferred from St. Gertrude to St. George for the 2006-07 academic year, pushing the latter school's enrollment to a record high of 271, according to Tom Butler, superintendent of schools for the Stockton diocese. But the subsequent economic downturn and the rise of charter schools has hit Catholic schools hard in recent years, in Stockton and nationally. Enrollment has declined steadily at St. George in the past few years and is down to 106 this year.
It's a national issue, according to Sean Kennedy, a visiting fellow at the Lexington Institute who produced a report on Catholic education that was released in July. Kennedy reported that 167 Catholic schools across the nation closed in the past year, that national Catholic school enrollment has shrunk in the past few decades from 5.2 million to 2 million and that this year for the first time more students are enrolled nationwide in charter schools than in Catholic schools.
In Stockton, officials said in 2006 they hoped the closure of St. Gertrude would only be temporary and spoke of hiring a private consulting company to study the matter. Sister Terry Davis, a spokeswoman for the diocese, told The Record at the time, "Is there a way to fund a school in a depressed area? We want to have quality Catholic education in south Stockton."
But St. Gertrude never reopened, and more than six years after its closure, the challenge for the surviving K-8 schools in the diocese has not eased. Four of the schools are in Stockton, two are in Modesto, and the others are in Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Patterson and Turlock. Tuition varies, but the average is a bit more than $4,000 a year. All 11 schools have room for more students in at least some grades, according to Butler.
Butler said more than one-quarter of the 2,563 students at the diocese's K-8 campuses are Latino, though at St. George the Latino representation is more than 75 percent, almost all of them economically disadvantaged. Blaire said outreach to Latino parents and students is vital.
"Fifty percent of our Catholic people are Hispanic in this diocese," Blaire said. "Many of the Hispanic children cannot afford to attend Catholic school. So we want to find a way to provide education. ... We need to find a way to make it affordable for new immigrants to attend our schools."
Steven Virgadamo, an official with the consulting group from Notre Dame that will be assessing schools in the diocese in the months ahead, said making Catholic schools more accessible is a "civil rights issue."
"Parents of children who cannot afford to send them to a school are being denied a very important right for their children," Virgadamo said. "The poor should not be systemically excluded. The immigrant population should not be systemically excluded from the schools."
Contact reporter Roger Phillips at (209) 546-8299 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/phillipsblog.