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Several big names announced they were leaving Chicago. This group included Playboy Enterprises Inc., which said in December that the magazine's editorial, art and photo departments were moving to the company's Los Angeles office. Chicago gave up other media talent to New York: Early morning anchor Zoraida Sambolin, sports anchor Paula Faris and meteorologist Ginger Zee all departed WMAQ-Ch. 5 for new gigs in the Big Apple. Sambolin headed to CNN, and Faris and Zee decamped for ABC. Some Chicago icons also made news. The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. sold its famous skyscraper to a group of investors headed by BDT Capital Partners and will move its remaining 200 employees from the Wrigley Building to its Goose Island campus by the end of 2012. And Oprah Winfrey ended her 25-year daytime run with a celebrity-packed valedictory event in May at the United Center. In this photo from Oct. 11, 2011, early morning WMAQ Chanel 5 news anchor Rob Elgas and former anchor Zoraida Sambolin prepare for the day's program.
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We were running errands in the 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec when my husband asked his usual question: "What do you think of it?"
"It's fine," I replied.
"So, basically, you think it's boring, huh?" he asked.
No. But yes. I guess.
Over the years I've really liked Acura. It has a little bit of luxury backed by Honda reliability and some really nice styling. But in recent years, I've simply found most Acura vehicles to be, well, fine.
I'm not sure when my disenchantment with Acura began. Perhaps with the launch of the all-new Honda Civic – which is both attractive and amazing.
The lines between the brands are a bit blurry for me right now, and I don't understand why I'd buy a TLX when I could get a completely redesigned comparably equipped Honda Accord for $8K less.
The TLX tester was an A-Spec model, which pushed the design aspect of the vehicle beyond "fine."
With this package, you get sportier and more aggressive exterior styling that includes a restyled front and rear bumpers, a dark chrome grille, round exhaust outlets, gloss black rear spoiler, exclusive 19-inch Shark Gray wheels and A-Spec badging.
Inside you'll see Alcantara door and seat inserts, metallic trim, red accent lighting, heated-and-cooled front seats and red-on-black gauges.
Basically, all-around cool styling.
Outside of the A-Spec packaging, I did like the general looks of the TLX exterior with the hood ridges and hard lines. Plus, I'm just all around obsessed with the new Acura grille.
Oh, and for the record, if you aren't going to have a manual transmission, the push-button gearing does look pretty slick – even if it takes a bit of getting used to.
One thing I did not like on the inside, however, is the dual screen on the center stack. I was a bit confused about which screen should house which data, and it looked a bit clunky with the bubble popping up over the dash. I'd prefer one, large nicely integrated screen to two mismatched ones.
To be fair, the only automaker I've seen master the two-screen system is Land Rover in the all-new Ranger Rover Velar, which has a base price of $50,895.
Ride & Handling
This is where we head back to "fine" territory. Not that there's anything wrong with fine. I just somehow wanted – and expected – more from the TLX.
And that's saying something because the test vehicle was an A-Spec model, equipped with the up-level V-6 engine that delivers 290 horsepower.
While this is certainly enough power to move through traffic and make aggressive merges, it somehow didn't seem special. It didn't give my stomach butterflies with acceleration, and I didn't feel like I was driving a sporty car.
But. I will say it never begged for more power. It didn't lack confidence in passing maneuvers. And I never heard too much engine whine enter the cabin under aggressive acceleration.
So maybe that takes it a bit beyond fine.
The base engine in the TLX is a 2.4-liter, inline 4-cylinder engine that delivers 206 horsepower.
TLX offers both front- and all-wheel-drive powertrains, but curiously, you can only get the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive ($2,000) if you opt for the V-6 engine ($3,200).
Also of note for the enthusiast: Both engines are matched with automatic transmissions – an 8-speed dual-clutch for the 4-cylinder and a 9-speed automatic with the V-6. When the TLX replaced the TL in 2015, the available manual transmission went away.
Fuel economy
The Acura TLX has varying fuel economy estimates depending on the engine and drive type. The city/highway/combined mileage is as follows:
The A-Spec model additional has some different numbers, and are as follows:
I had the A-Spec model with the SH-AWD, and I got nowhere near those numbers with an average of 13.9 mpg in combined driving.
Tech & gadgets
One of the coolest bits of technology on the TLX is the AcuraWatch safety system, which is standard across the board, and includes things such as lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning. Previously these features were all a part of up-level option packages.
Other tech features on the TLX include Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and the on-demand multi-use display (aka the main screen on the center stack) as well as available features such as navigation, wireless charging and a surround-view camera.
One of the nice things about TLX – and something that the Accord does not offer – is the available all-wheel drive (called SH-AWD in Acura speak). It comes in every trim, but requires the up-level V-6 engine, so at a minimum, if you want AWD, you'll spend $39,165.
Standard ($33,965): The standard engine at this level is the 2.4-liter, inline-4, though the 3.5-liter V-6 is available. Other standard features include leatherette seats, 10-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, driver's-side passive entry, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, Bluetooth hands-free phone pairing, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a multi-view rear camera.
Technology Package ($37,665): This trim adds features such as sport seats with premium leather trim, GPS-linked automatic climate control, four-door passive entry, HD Radio, navigation, traffic routing, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.
A-Spec ($43,765): At this level, the V-6 engine is standard. This is effectively the sport trim of the lineup and adds things such as a restyled front bumper and intake, dark chrome grille and trim, 19-inch Shark Gray wheels, round LED fog lights, black Alcantara or red leather seats, red accent lighting, red-on-black gauges, heated and ventilated front seats and various A-Spec badging throughout the vehicle.
Advance Package ($44,715): This top-tier trim adds heated outboard rear seats, a heated steering wheel, white accent lighting and a remote start engine.
One of the really great things about the TLX is it has some excellent standard and available safety tech. Starting at the standard trim, you'll get features such as a multi-view rear camera, collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation and tire pressure monitoring.
Available features included in either the Tech or Advance trims are the surround view camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
This translates into an overall 5-Star safety rating from NHTSA and mostly "Good" crash-test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It only received an "Acceptable" rating for the driver's side, small front overlap test, and it hasn't been rated yet in the passenger side test.
Not sure what the safety ratings mean? We break it down for you here.
New for 2018
TLX gets a refresh for 2018, featuring standard AcuraWatch, the new dual-screen user interface, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay compatibility and the new Acura diamond pentagon grille. The A-Spec model is also new for this model year.
A few of my favorite things
I really liked the styling on the TLX A-Spec – especially the nose. I'm totally obsessed with the new Acura grille, and it works quite well on this midsize sedan.
What I can leave
It is a rare automaker that can employ a dual screen on the center stack and make it work. Acura doesn't quite manage it, and this is my least favorite feature on the car.
While the A-Spec trim is nice with its sporty accents, I don't feel there's enough differentiation between the TLX and the Honda Accord to warrant spending the extra dough to jump to the "luxury" brand.
The bottom line
I like the Acura TLX. It's not in any way a bad car. It has a lot of excellent safety tech, an attractive design and some really decent reliability. Just like the all-new Honda Accord. So, at the end of the day, I have a hard time justifying the extra money it takes to buy the TLX over the Accord.
The only difference – and potential saving grace – is the fact that TLX offers AWD, whereas Accord does not.
With the launch of the RDX Prototype at the Detroit Auto Show, I see some changes on the horizon for Acura, and I'm hopeful we'll see more luxury and a better justification for spending lux-level money on the brand sometime soon.
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While the Mets were fighting with reporters and embarrassing themselves, the Philadelphia Phillies were doing everything they could to wrap up the NL East and possibly their second World Series title.
While there are no guarantees, the Phillies did real good this afternoon by adding AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee along with outfielder Ben Francisco for four minor leaguers.
The sobering news to the Mets and the rest of the NL is the Phillies didn't have to part with top prospects pitchers J.A. Happ and Kyle Drabek or outfielders Dominic Brown and Michael Taylor, whom the Blue Jays were asking for in exchange for Roy Halladay.
Lee, 31 next month, has a 3.14 ERA with just 33 walks in 152 innings. He will make $8 million in 2010, then be eligible for free agency. Lee said he'll likely test the FA market, but who is to say if he wins a World Series title or two?
The Indians have now traded the 2008 and 2007 Cy Young Award winners (CC Sabathia).
The deal speaks volumes between the differences of the Phillies and Mets, notably the depth in the minor league system and the aggressiveness of the front offices.
The Phillies were superior before the trade and widened the gap. The Mets will need a monumental offseason just to close it a bit, and from where they stand now that's not going to happen.
They've won four straight and are in contention for the wild card, but there are too many teams ahead of them to leap frog and they don't have the chips to make much of a wild card run. And, even if they get their injured players back they have a long way to go.
The Mets can't improve themselves now to make much of a dent. Their opportunity was two months ago when the cracks were starting to show.
This trade should be an awakening to the Mets their window of contention since 2006 is barely a crack if it hasn't slammed shut and they have a lot of work to do.


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Track & field duo honored by NESCAC
Hamilton College's Jimmy Alexis '13 (Jacksonville, Fla./Samuel W Wolfson Sr HS 224) and Hannah Jaiven '14 (Holland, Mich./West Ottawa HS) earned NESCAC all-conference honors for their performances at the 2013 NESCAC Outdoor Championships at Tufts University on April 27.
2013 NESCAC track and field all-conference team
Alexis finished first in the men's pole vault with a height of 4.45 meters (14 feet, 7.25 inches). Alexis is the first Hamilton athlete to win the men's pole vault at the NESCAC championships since James Russell '09 claimed the top spot in 2009. The top three finishers in all individual and relay events at the NESCAC meet earn a spot on the all-conference team.
Jaiven finished in the top eight in the women's pole vault for the third consecutive year. She placed third and reached 3.35 meters (10 feet, 11.75 inches) and secured her first all-conference honor. Back on April 13, Jaiven set a program record in the pole vault at 3.51 meters (11 feet, 6.25 inches).
Both Alexis and Jaiven have qualified for the 2013 Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Outdoor Championships, which will be held at Springfield College on Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17.


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Measuring precision parts that are too small to see presents its own set of challenges. To find out how one shop successfully accomplishes the task, I visited American Micro Products Inc., a 53-year-old precision machined parts manufacturer in Batavia, Ohio.
Follow that Part
Our host at American Micro was Dana Massie, manager of the shop's continuous improvement program. The program is charged with identifying and implementing better processes and technologies for quality assurance. The morning of my visit, I sat in on a meeting with Ms. Massie's team, where she gave the day's assignments and listened to individual reports on previous assignments. I got the sense that her employees are highly skilled and dedicated to the job of shipping only the highest quality products to the company's customers. Moreover, they know how to blend the art and science of inspection to make that happen.
Setting the Stage
Handling micro-machined parts is a challenge. American Micro calls this process staging. If you can't consistently position a part in a gage, it's pretty difficult to get accurate measurements because you add error.
Better Equipment Impact
"An interesting thing has happened because we have installed this more accurate equipment," Ms. Massie says. "Our operators were used to dealing with micrometers, calipers and optical comparators. Many of the operators have run parts maybe 5 to 10 years and the parts always passed. An optical comparator is subjective, and hand measurement has variation potential as well.
New Needs
The room that contains the particle counting microscope looks more like a chemistry lab than a metrology department. It has beakers and a pump and filters that service the particle counting process.
Down the Road
Micro-measurement continues to make strides. It's almost a leap-frog game between how small and complex parts can be machined and the technologies available to accurately and consistently measure them. The trends in auto, aerospace and electronics, to name a few industries, are all reducing the size and weight of components, which means more micro-machining and measuring.
"I see nano-machining and measurement as the next frontier in both production and inspection," Ms. Massie says. "It's in the interest of American Micro and metalworking shops in general to keep themselves informed about the new technologies on the horizon and try to be ready when they appear. I also believe that continuously improving processes and investing in technologies that deliver better throughput, less scrap and improved efficiency in order to maintain margins are key to survival."


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When M.I.A. held up her middle finger during Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show last weekend, she dominated blog chatter for a few days and incited a few minor cable-TV debates. She could have to pay a fine, and she's definitely changed the narrative around her next album. But she hasn't gotten anywhere near the pantheon of music's most controversial live-TV performances; she didn't even hold that finger proudly up to the camera. If she really wanted to start riots, she should've taken note of the moments on our list below. Add your own picks to the comments section.
10. Fear on Saturday Night Live (1981)
Former cast member John Belushi was a fan, which somehow led to this, the most terrifying of the early California hardcore bands, getting booked onto live network television, playing to a group of slam-dancers that included Minor Threat's Ian MacKaye, Negative Approach's John Brannon, a couple of future Cro-Mags, and Belushi himself. Those dancers reportedly did thousands of dollars of damage to Studio 8H while the band bashed through three songs in quick succession and mercilessly mocked their own audience.
9. Jarvis Cocker and Michael Jackson at the Brit Awards (1996)
Jackson was in the middle of performing "Earth Song" while surrounded by kids and a rabbi at the UK's Grammy equivalent when the Pulp frontman, evidently disgusted with all the pomp, rushed the stage to point his ass at Jackson and to show off his belly-button for no reason, wearing an expression of perfect British blankness. As big-time stage-invasions go, this tops even the notorious Bob Dylan/Soy Bomb moment at the 1998 Grammys.
8. Guns N' Roses at the American Music Awards (1990)
GN'R won two on-air awards at this particular AMAs, and a supremely wasted Slash and Duff McKagan were both on hand to accept them. Both times, they managed to sloppily cuss at everyone. And thus, GN'R paved the way for every great drunken awards-show moment, including Ol' Dirty Bastard's infamous 1998 Grammys stage-rush and every Kanye West on-air rant ever. And unlike M.I.A.'s middle finger, there wasn't a single calculated thing about this moment; they just couldn't hold their shit together.
7. Madonna, Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera at the MTV Video Music Awards (2003)
Word is that the uber-professional Madonna is pissed at M.I.A. for overshadowing her Super Bowl performance with her middle finger. Madonna, however, is no stranger to attention-grabbing stunts like that, and her biggest came when she kicked off MTV's big annual show by making out with her two most visible descendents in a moment that would've exploded Twitter if it'd existed at the time. And then Missy Elliott showed up.
6. The Doors on The Ed Sullivan Show (1967)
Before they appeared on the show, Ed Sullivan's producers asked the Doors to remove the "get much higher" part of "Light My Fire," something that the Rolling Stones had previously done on their rendition of "Let's Spend The Night Together" on the same show. The band agreed. But Jim Morrison was either stringing them along, or he completely forgot. Nothing was changed, and an angry Sullivan canceled all the future performances that the band had planned on the show.
5. Kanye West on A Concert For Hurricane Relief (2005)
An anguished Kanye West went way the hell off-script, as only Kanye can do, at this 2005 Hurricane Katrina telethon, and the look on Mike Myers's face said it all. (Actually, Myers's attempts to keep that heartfelt teleprompter-talk going may be the most compelling thing about this clip.) This was Kanye at his best: Not exactly eloquent, not quite even making sense the entire time, but seizing his moment to say something that he felt had to be said. When he went after Taylor Swift a few years later, it was considerably less noble.
4. Sinéad O'Connor on Saturday Night Live (1992)
As a musical guest on the show, the Irish singer sang an a capella version of Bob Marley's "War," changing the word "racism" to "child abuse." She then held up a picture of Pope John Paul II, ripped it to shreds, and said, "Fight the real enemy." That act, and its response, may have pretty much destroyed her career. The SNL people pulled the performance from all reruns of the show. The next week, host Joe Pesci held up the picture, taped back together, and said that he would've "gave her such a smack" if he'd been there when she did it. Soon afterward, O'Connor was booed out of the building at a Madison Square Garden Bob Dylan tribute show. She handled it like a G.
3. The Sex Pistols on Today (1976)
The just-starting-out Pistols didn't get a chance to perform on British TV, but the awesomely snide host Bill Grundy did spend 90 seconds interviewing them in a segment that would change just about everybody's life. Grundy introduced the band as being "as drunk as I am," and he goaded all of them on as they cussed him out. And when he hit on Siouxsie Sioux, who appeared as part of the band's entourage, Pistols guitarist Steve Jones called Grundy a "dirty fucker" and a "fuckin' rotter." Grundy was suspended, the show was quickly canceled, and the Pistols went on to become darlings of the always-hungry British tabloid press.
2. Elvis Presley on The Ed Sullivan Show (1956)
60 million people, 83% of that night's television viewing audience, watched Elvis's air-humping dance. The New York Times called his appearance "a gross national disservice." I suppose this one could've been #1, except that just about everyone who it offended is now dead.
1. Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake at the Super Bowl Halftime Show (2004)
Obviously. The cause of a $550,000 FCC fine and the reason every single sporting event is now shown on a 10-second delay. M.I.A.'s middle finger is just a distant echo.


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Voters OK 2 school districts' projects
Voters in two local school districts on Tuesday gave overwhelming approval to capital improvement plans worth tens of millions of dollars.
In the Williamsville School District, a $16.75 million capital project was approved for a variety of districtwide construction projects by a vote of 1,056 to 298.
In the Pioneer Central School District in Yorkshire, voters approved a $31 million capital project that will build a 10-classroom science addition at the high school. The margin was 496 to 148.
The Williamsville project includes safety improvements in the drop-off areas outside Maple West Elementary, Transit Middle and South High schools; up to three additional security cameras in school buildings; new computer lab air conditioning at the middle schools; partial replacement of the roof at South High; and renovation of bathrooms and replacement of lockers at East High School.
It will be paid for with $1.45 million from capital reserves, $1.8 million from budget transfers, and the remaining $13.5 million from bond issues. No tax increase will be required.
Superintendent Scott Martzloff thanked the voters and called the project a "win-win" for the district and the community.
At Pioneer Central High School, the new science rooms will meet state requirements for size and equipment.
The current science classrooms will be renovated for use by the music department, providing separate rehearsal classrooms for orchestra, band and chorus, and more room for instrument storage and practice space.
Four other science classrooms in the high school will be turned into special-education classrooms.
An addition to the agriculture barn/center on the high school grounds will house a portable sawmill owned by the department.
The project also will replace primary electric service for the high school and middle school campus, and remove a 500-gallon underground diesel fuel storage tank at the north end of the high school grounds.
The plan also includes renovations to the third floor of Arcade Elementary School, parts of which date back more than 80 years. All third-floor classrooms and restrooms will be gutted and reshaped, and get new ceilings, flooring, lights, ventilating systems, cabinets and paint.
The project, designed not to increase the tax rate, is financed through a combination of sources, including state building aid, state EXCEL funds and capital reserves.
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HI Marin Headlands is your ticket to breathtaking vistas and trails that lead from creekside to mountainside, open meadow to crashing surf.
Guest Rooms
Our hostel is divided into two houses -- the Main House and the Annex -- and offers a mix of shared rooms and private rooms.
Shared rooms are dormitory-style (meaning bunk beds) and sleep up to 8 people, in gender-specific rooms. We also have one co-ed room, which sleeps up to 23.
Private rooms have a Houston bed (double bed with a single bunk above) and sleep 1-3 people. Private rooms are very popular, so try to book far in advance, especially for weekend stays.
Common Areas
The Main House has a large, comfortable common room with a woodstove, piano, and an assortment of books and games. On the lower level there's a yoga room as well as a rec room with a pool table, foosball, ping pong, and TV/DVD.
The Annex has a charming living room with original tin ceilings, woodwork, and fireplace tiles, as well as a covered porch that looks out across a meadow. The self-serve kitchen and dining room are likewise fully equipped.
Both buildings have a self-serve kitchens and dining rooms, fully equipped with stoves, ovens, microwaves, coffeemakers, pots and pans, dishes, utensils, and ample refrigerator/freezer space. A shaded picnic area and barbecue are available for outdoor dining. You'll want to stock up on supplies before arriving at the hostel, since there are no stores or restaurants within the park. The nearest options are 5 miles away, in Sausalito or San Francisco.
Because we're located in the middle of a National Park, cell phone signals don't reach the hostel. We do have an internet terminal available for rent, but we hope guests will embrace the spirit of their park getaway and enjoy being unplugged!
"Sweet and spacious... Feels like hostelling in name only."
--Lonely Planet
- On-site laundry
- Free parking
- Information desk
- Baggage and bicycle storage
- Complimentary linens, blankets, and towels
- Secure lockers
- Equipment rental (from Frisbees and footballs to flashlights and alarm clocks)
- 24-hour access for registered guests
- Group meeting space and/or accommodations available
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ScanSafe Report Highlights Attacker Thrift, Intellectual Property Risk
Computer-based attacks are being leveraged by miscreants to gain a global economic and informational advantage over others. This is the message presented by ScanSafe's 2009 Annual Global Threat Report, which was released last week. Over the course of 2009, ScanSafe, which was acquired by Cisco in December, 2009, monitored customer web traffic and blocked malicious content through its cloud-based security service. The results of their analysis uncovered some interesting points, the most widely reported being that 80% of exploits in 2009 were based on malicious PDF files. But the subtexts from the report regarding targeted theft and criminal exploitation deserve a deeper look.
What the Data Shows
As Danchev noted, traffic optimization could be a factor. Attackers are looking to exploit victims, and they will use a series of exploits in order achieve this result. An increase in disclosed PDF vulnerabilities and a prevalence of unpatched clients has made them the lowest common denominator for attacks. Attackers have noticed and have chosen PDF as their leading vector for these chained series of attacks.
Having said all of this, I think that the findings presented echo trends that are being seen elsewhere. Based on the analysis that is provided, decision makers can be better prepared to face current threats and deter future trends.
Digging Deeper
The report highlighted four industries with baselines above average for web-based attacks: Energy & Oil; Pharmaceutical & Chemical; Government; and Banking Finance. These industries showed more than two times the rate of web-based exploits blocked by ScanSafe than other vertical markets, and they all have a compelling common thread. Without exception, injecting backdoors, password stealers, or other trojan horse capabilities could provide an attacker with either direct access to money or valuable intellectual property.
If attackers are in a position to directly siphon money from an organization, as with ACH fraud, a greedy attacker can be satisfied. But targeting industries with a wealth of intellectual property can also be incredibly valuable to an attacker with the right motivation. Better yet, unlike monetary theft, it can be much more difficult to tell whether a file has been copied and uploaded to an attacker, leaving less indication to a victim that a compromise has taken place. Theft of intellectual property can thus be lucrative and pervasive, giving the attackers (or their patrons) consistent access to the work product of their victims.
On the surface, it may appear that this is a black mark against Adobe or against PDF files in general. Surely there is a value to safe implementation of specifications, security responses from vendors, and timely patching; however, it would be unwise to lay all the blame at Adobe's feet and do nothing else. There are plenty of vulnerabilities that could lead to the installation of trojan malware, and attackers will continue to seek out those that can be weaponized. Organizations must seek out administrative and technical capabilities that will proactively defend themselves from harm.
This will mean more than keeping up on patches, even though that would be a good part of an eventual response to this matter. To me, awareness seems to be the key issue. Malware authors and distributors are using this software for much more nefarious purposes, and their technical capabilities are advancing rapidly. Organizations and their stakeholders need to understand the severity of what is taking place. This report is not showing vulnerabilities that need patched because they exist, it is highlighting reports that are popping up throughout the security community. Targets with electronically available cash or valuable intellectual capital are being struck — with great precision — by determined attackers.
The attackers do not care how they achieve exploitation (through PDFs, or whatever other vector), but only that they get in and get access to their prize. Likewise, defenders must ensure that they are capable to respond to whatever trends emerge in exploitation, that their employees are suitably educated, and that technical defense and detection measures are in place to mitigate emerging threats. Securing the enterprise is now firmly moved from the camp of being a "systems issue" into the realm of being a "business issue". Failure to ensure data security could mean that organizations are working, researching, and paying salaries just to put profit into competitors hands, at a fraction of their original cost.
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text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - Small things Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Small things Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Opinions View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Anxious HeartJoined: 02 Dec 2003Posts: 91 Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 7:00 am Post subject: Small things In general happiness is caused by such heavyweight factors just as respect, acknowledgement, admiration, love, firendship, succuess etc..... that are the great feelings, making us jumping around, screaming or whatever...... but I experienced, that there are still many small things in allday life, extracting only a little smile from me, but when I'm down, these small things give me hope and warm my heart. I never paid much attention to them, but I'm just realizing, that there are so many wonderful things around me, I just have to keep my eys open. I would be interested in, whether you have similar experiences....... in which situation do you feel like the happiest person in the world just because of a very small reason? Here some of the small things, making me happy: - when a raindop falls on my forhead - when I stroke old bark of trees - when I stand in the darkness and the whole downtown is shrouded in light - when a drop of wax falls down from the top of a candle - when the sun is reflected on the surface of puddles - when someone unknown gives me a smile without any visible reason - when the daylight seems to be so unreal, that it feels like a dream what about you?_________________"An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind." Mahatma Gandhi Back to top oinrocinuJoined: 18 Dec 2003Posts: 76Location: Barcelona, Spain Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 1:57 am Post subject: When I have a little and bright teaspoon and I stir the coffee with it . Back to top wingJoined: 15 Jan 2003Posts: 193 Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 4:27 am Post subject: Re: Small things I feel it whenever getting someone's words or whispers. Oh, sun is shining!_________________Go where you wanna go; Do what you wanna do; With whoever you wanna do it with ---Mamas & Papas Back to top sandJoined: 28 Jan 2004Posts: 2 Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 10:15 am Post subject: Thanks for your reflection¡ Anxious heart¡ Awesome your reflections about "small things" around us. Smell books in bookshops or libraries. The light of a lighthouse. The sound of the sea. And go on... Regards. Back to top oinrocinuJoined: 18 Dec 2003Posts: 76Location: Barcelona, Spain Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 10:35 am Post subject: The smell and touch of a new sheet._________________Para sentir no bastan cinco sentidos... Back to top Anxious HeartJoined: 02 Dec 2003Posts: 91 Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 10:17 pm Post subject: The look of a small child, who discovers, that, when you touch the fogged up window - pane, the outlines of your hands stay on the glass._________________"An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind." Mahatma Gandhi Back to top PasserbyJoined: 07 Mar 2004Posts: 71Location: Taiwan Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 5:13 pm Post subject: The first thought leads all~~ As long as I think of the upcoming break when I could be doing whatever I like with no boundry, I smile from the depth of my heart.... Passerby_________________I was once self-centered. That time, my world was small; I was once left behind. That was the way I treated others. 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100 Years of Trends In 100 Seconds [Video]
Like most of the interesting things I see, I was on Facebook and found this on my news feed.
It's a little old, but I thought it was cool.
In 100 seconds they capture 100 years of different fashion trends.
It's crazy how much things have changed, while still not changing that much at all!


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I have read these boards as a guest for several weeks, but with the "pedigree dogs" program the other night I have been reading much more often.
The first thing I will admit is that I am no expert on any of this, but I do want to find a way to try to help the average cavalier pet buyer.
I was wondering if it is a possibility to start a website ( I can do this) where we can attempt to contact every cav owner with an official SM diagnosis. (this can also be introduced for MVD and other hereditary ilnesses)
For every dog we can "register" with an official diagnosis (MRI scan results and vet report has to be shown) we could then get a list of A) breeder names and B) infected dogs parents names (kc reg dogs only of course.)
This list could then be a helpful start when looking for a new puppy.
I can see that a LOT of breeders are going to hate me for this suggestion, but we can also add a section for each breeder stating that we have spoken to them and that they have scanned their dogs now and are no longer breeding from infected dogs, are planning on scanning before breeding again or they couldnt care less. (various other breeder comments can go here)
My only issue is trying to work out libel laws. If "fact" is the defence behind libel then seeing the scans and pedigree papers of each dog added would surely safe guard me from any legal issues. (yes I may just be totally naive)
Ideas on improvements, logistics info, anything else you would like to see would be much appreciated. If this idea is to work it will take a lot of honesty from people. It would be nice if this didnt alienate the breeders, as all moral, ethical people must see that breeding from infected dogs cannot continue.
If naming and shaming is the only way forward I for one am up for it. The good breeders ( I do know there are some) will surely be happy to help as it will boost their reputations rather than adversely affecting them. I dont have connections with any of the breeders, show people, cav clubs etc and if the ones perpetuating this suffering hate me, then so be it


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My beautiful old 1966 Honda 305 dream came to me as if in a dream, earning its name rightfully and I parked it outside of my house on its sturdily steadfast center stand. It refused to start and I called my motorcycle expert/mentor and also stellar tattooist Craig for help. He gathered up the dream with great assistance from his motorcycle friend Sean – motorcyclists have lots of friends, this I noticed. They took my dream away in a big truck to their garage. I waved goodbye and enshrouded the bike in a halo of white healing light as I watched it leave my driveway. If I love you, I will do this, project onto you a luminous aura of protective energy. It's a witch thing. It's a wish for you and yours all the good I know. All my love in a blazing beam. I love this bike.
Later that afternoon, and much sooner than I expected, Craig called and said cheerily, "you've got a running bike here!" and held up the phone to the Dream's engine as it growled sweet and angelic for me to hear, like a baby vocalizing semi-words or some other joyous noise that sounds both reassuring and exhilarating to the listener. An ancient engine finally turning over after hours of attempts with electric starter and kick is music to any vintage bike owner's ears. In this case, a dream come true and a pun utterly intended.
I raced over with Ian and Felon – my motorcycle friends – and plucked my bike from the impressive array of vintage 2 wheel wonders at Craig and Sean's and pulled it out onto the street. I put on Sean's daughter's copper sparkle Bell helmet and rode slowly up the hill and back down it, traveling mere inches per hour, unsteady and in tremendous fear, the kind I have been getting to know more intimately with all my motorcycle adventures and misadventures thus far. The bike wanted to move faster but it was content on humoring me with its constant cooing and fine old engine, 46 years after its mass production and insane popularity and still going strong.
The bike came home and sat on a trickle charger for an hour, as I put on every piece of my gear and even pepto bismol pink chaps, the exact color of the infamous stomach medicine or maybe shade lighter than a linty wad of bubblegum stuck eternally underneath a 5thgrader's desk. I fantasized briefly that if I ever competed in the Isle of Man TT that Pepto Bismol would sponsor me, my signature pink racing leathers embossed with the marigold bubble font that just screams of intestinal distress. That would be such an excellent endorsement. "Here she comes around this corner and she is about to shit her pants. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-nd she just shit her pants."
With my bright lemon yellow vintage Volvo mechanic shirt and white whipped cream body armor fitted racing jacket I looked like a sherbet sundae with a black cherry of a helmet on top. I need you to see me when I am riding, so my protective gear is all pastel and white like an easter egg getting tossed at you. I am going to fill my saddlebags with hollow chocolate bunnies and PEEPS. Craig thoughtfully took the baffles off the bike so you can hear me coming for you from miles away. I am here to burn your eyes and ears with my presence and then I will give you candy.
I sat on the bike on the top of my driveway with all my womanchild gear and my fantasies and my dream and I couldn't go down it. I was suddenly paralyzed by fear. The sun blazed hot on my head and I was sweating panicked rivers down my back beneath layers of leather and foam padding. I held the bike there between my shaky legs for several minutes, wondering whether I should or could just go. I was freezing cold and boiling hot at the same time.
It occurred to me that I hadn't ridden alone at all. There had always been witnesses, multiple witnesses. Now there were none. Until that moment, this hobby and new fixation had been a tremendously social one, and part of the pleasure of it was the intense brotherly bonding, distinctly male and appealing to the side of me that enjoys boy things like fishing and gay sex.
For the first time, I was alone, and things can go terribly bad very quickly in isolation. This I know from vast experience as a loner in my fairly long life so far. As if by magic, likely the witch in me summoning someone for help, my go-to guy ian called, and I held the iphone near the front of my visor and yelled into it. Ian came over and rolled the bike easily down the driveway and down the street. I got on it, engine revving and thirstily chugging down on its now full belly of premium gas, I put it into first gear and rode an inspiring 50 feet and stalled out.
I couldn't get the Dream going again, although even in times of doubt and trouble, the bike never lost its ability to attract. A man came out of his house to help me, and then another stopped his car in the middle of the street and left it there as he got out to watch me up close kick and fiddle and clutch and repeat, opening and closing the choke as if I knew what I was doing. The men breathed in the fumes of nostalgia coming off the dream and peered at me through the gasoline blurred lens of their memory. They had a bike like this they said. They remembered these bikes well. They hadn't even thought of one in ages and the sight of it brought them immediate and unprepared to their youth. I could see them as they were, once young and excited. their eyes pointed not at me but deep into the past. This bike is making the years reverse. Two wheels running counterclockwise. If it would only just do what I asked. If it would only listen to my hands and feet. It could take strangers back in time, but it could not take me around the block.
Craig rolled up to revive the Dream in his 1930s era Harley-Davidson, with the gear shift on the gas tank and a foot operated clutch, a mysterious configuration between bike and car, an old school hybrid. Its v-twin engine looked like double d breasts dissolving into a tiny waist, a voluptuous wonder, Jessica Rabbit as motorcycle if such were so. He pulled out tools from saddlebags and we ran our fingers on the ground looking for infinitesimal screws dropped from the grips. He diagnosed the Dream's problem deft as a psychic surgeon and the bike was soon humming and running and stayed up all day with me as I traversed the barren asphalt length of a nearby parking lot, too slow even for second gear as I passed Ian and Felon time and time again, standing in the shade like two proud dads, encouraging me with each completed circle to go faster on the next.


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Actress Keira Knightley's nearly naked Allure cover -- and her interview inside the magazine -- are getting a lot of buzz this week. Not only is she showing off her ultra thin frame in just a Chanel jacket and Tom Ford tuxedo pants and talking about her small breasts (she uses the "T" word liberally to describe them), she's also addressing the anorexia rumors that have dogged her for ages.
Knightley, 27, is beautiful, famous, and talented -- and it seems like she has it all together at a relatively young age. Her figure is what most women would consider pretty close to perfect. But even the most gorgeous women can be left feeling vulnerable about their bodies.
Knightley acknowledges that her weight has been the subject of heavy scrutiny for a long time. People have called her anorexic because of her waif-like frame. It's speculation the star adamantly denies.
The anorexic stuff -- all of that -- it's always going to have an impact, so I think it did hit pretty hard. Because you go, 'Oh, maybe that's right!' I knew I wasn't anorexic, but maybe my body is somehow not right. Or my face is not right. Or the way I speak is not right.
More from The Stir: Anne Hathaway's 'Les Miserables' Starvation Diet Details Are Deeply Disturbing
Who in Hollywood has not been accused of having an eating disorder? Let's be honest -- celebrity culture imposes ridiculous body-type standards on today's actresses. It seems that almost every female star fits one of three categories: pregnant because her tummy is a little bloated, anorexic because she is as thin as Hollywood demands, or obese because she is above a size 6.
Even if you are thin, criticism of your body can still affect your self-esteem. It's not just overweight women who are insecure about their size. Thin women are sometimes given just as hard a time. And body image issues are not really about size at all -- they are about perception. They're a state of mind.
Thin girls typically don't get as much sympathy or attention because people expect that if you are naturally thin, you should be happy. As if being skinny is a privilege. But when you're called anorexic or told you need to eat more because of the slim figure you were born with, it's just as easy to feel bad about yourself as if you were ridiculed for being fat. Just ask Keira Knightley.
Do you think that girls who are too thin suffer the same self- esteem issues as those of us who are overweight?
Image via SuperScrat55/Flickr


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The Milus 18K Rose Gold Herios TriRetrograde watch utilizes a self-winding mechanical movement with three alternating retrograde seconds indicators, each indicator responsible for 20 seconds.
This is a very fun and dynamic complication – the first retrograde second hand starts from 1 and moves to the 4'O clock position for the first 20 seconds. Then as it instantaneously jumps back, the second range on the bottom goes from 5'O clock to 7'O clock for the next 20 seconds, and finally, the third range goes from 8 to11, completing the whole minute.
While most mechanical complications (e.g. perpetual calendars, equation of time, repeaters) are more or less stationary, this piece is fun to look at. The movements of the retrograde second hands are mesmerizing.
No expense was spared in making this watch – the dial is a multi-layered cut-away dial, featuring blued screws, blued hands and ruby bearings. The finishing on the edges of the inner dial are mirror-like, giving a stunning reflection at different light angles. It takes an experienced artisan many hours to craft a dial of this level of detail.
Also, make sure to take a moment to look at the thick and curved sapphire crystal. The purpose is to use the curved, instead of flat, sapphire crystal, is to create a profile consistent with the case. The execution, though very costly, is beautiful.
Milus was founded in Bienne, Switzerland, and is a phenomenal small production watchmaker, combining unique complication with traditional craftsmanship. As the company's CEO once said, "To some people, luxury means possessing an extravagant item, but luxury can also be much more. As Milus sees it, luxury is highly personal. It is the luxury of being oneself. Be yourself, with Milus."


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Workcamp Details
Mangkang Camp 17-2
Description: Mangkang is a fisher and farmer village located in west Semarang. This project has become annually and continuously project organized by IIWC in answering the needs of preserving the coastal side of North Java Sea in Mangkang. About 1,1 km costal line in Mangkang area is now in danger due to the abrasion of the sea, cutting mangrove by local people and heavy force from the river flows. Before, many kinds of fish and shrimps are living there, but now since the condition of the mangrove forest is getting worse, it is quite difficult to find the species anymore.
Type of Work: 1. Preserving natural diversity and sea shore from the abrasion because of no more mangrove and too strong waves from the ocean will be the main focus of the camp. This project implemented by collaboration between IIWC Indonesia and local community named BIOTA Foundation. http://biotafoundation.blogspot.com/.
- Garbage management : by these years, the projects in mangkang hasn't been only in mangrove preservation, but also in garbage management. Together with local people, volunteers are in process of conceptualize management of garbage waste in mangkang.
Study Theme: make a small group to make a informal discussion about mangrove and garbage management
Accommodation: IIWC Volunteer house, sleeping bag is needed, self cooking, and self management.
Language: English should be spoken among participants,but please kindly learn some Indonesian words to interact with local people
Requirements: The participation fee payable upon arrival will 165 EURO covering foods, local transport, accommodation, administration cost, material for the camps, T-shirt, contribution to IIWC management, and IIWC certificate of participation. Volunteers are requested to bear their own health and travel insurance. . Please keep it in your mind that all personal expenses and free day expenses are excluded
Approximate Location: Mangunharjo Village, Mangkang, Semarang , Central Java Indonesia.
Notes: Very hot and less hygiene condition of poor coastal area, be ready with sun block and sun burnt. Bring some ideas for environment education (especially about mangrove and how to take care of it) and Olympic games for environment education for small children aged from 6-12 and adult.


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The Toyota Highlander filled a gap in the automotive world; buyers who wanted an SUV, but without the massive size were stuck in between decisions. The Highlander was one of the first midsize SUVs to appear on the market when it was introduced in 2001. After a refresh in 2008, the Highlander gained a second life. The 2012 version shows that the Toyota is still on the pulse of cutting-edge crossover mechanics.
The Highlander fulfills the desires of the consumer who is looking for a sport utility vehicle with the extra room for kids and soccer balls. Although it may look like an SUV, the Highlander is more comfortable on the freeway or on a suburban commute.
The Highlander is affordable, which makes it ideal for families on a budget. It is a comfortable vehicle with plenty of passenger space and rides smooth without the need for a lot of involvement from the driver for control. Control, it seems, is a priority in the mechanics of the vehicle. If you are a driver that likes the car to do the hard work for you, the Highlander is probably a good option.
The 2012 Toyota Highlander is available in three trim models: the Highlander, the Highlander SE, and the Highlander Limited. All three options are available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
The two-wheel drive models have two engine options. A 2.7-liter double overhead cam (DOHC), 16-valve, four-cylinder engine produces 187 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 187 lb-ft of torque. A second engine, the 3.5-liter (DOHC) V-6 produces 270 horsepower at 6200 rpm with 248 lb-ft of torque. The four-wheel drive Highlander has the 3.5-liter as the only option. The Highlander Limited, the top trim model of the line only offers the 3.5-liter V-6 as well.
The 2.7-liter has better fuel economy, with an EPA rating of 20/25 mpg city/highway, while the two-wheel drive V-6 will go 18/24 mpg city/highway, and the four-wheel drive will go 17/22 mpg city/highway.
The outside of the vehicle has several nice features. Projector beam headlamps have an auto on/off feature. Integrated fog lamps come standard on the Limited an SE versions and as a package option on the base Highlander model.
The lower grille has a chrome accent that will match the chrome handle available on the Limited model. Color keyed mirrors are available on all of the models, but heated mirrors appear only on the Limited edition.
Inside the vehicle is standard air-conditioning with three-zone climate control on the Limited edition. Sirius Radio and iPod connectivity are available on the SE and Limited versions standard and on the base model as part of a package option. Lower models have cloth seats while the SE and Limited edition have leather.
The Highlander base model starts at $28,090. The SE and the Limited start at $32,695 and $35,595 respectively.
The Highlander is in its second generation. The first generation was introduced in 2001. It was available with a 155 horsepower four-cylinder engine on the base models or a 220-horsepower engine. Both engines were controlled by a standard four-speed automatic transmission.
The engines were upgraded in 2004 to accept a five-speed automatic transmission. The power of the engines was upgraded as well. A V-6 engine produced 230 horsepower, a big jump from the previous year.
Models came in three trim variations: the base, Sport, and Limited. Base models had a lot to offer at the time including air-conditioning, power accessories, and a CD player. The Sport model added extra performance options including a sport suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels, and fog lights. The top of the line Limited model had an extra special trim that included power front seats, heated mirrors, JBL sound system, and a folding third seat after 2004 for added storage space. A navigation system was also available on the Limited model.
2004 saw a few changes on the first generation. Third row seats were made available as well as an optional DVD player. Stability control and tire pressure gauges were also added.
The 2008 Highlander was the introduction of the second and current generation. The Highlander is bigger than when it was introduced in 2001. Cabin space is roomier for the tall driver, and more space is available for the passengers, although the third row seat seems suitable for children only. The 2012 version of the Highlander has changed little since 2008.
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Our gunfire tore the machines apart, circuitry and hydraulic fluids sprayed out in patterns disturbingly-similar to blood. The special rounds we had were obviously working; you could see sparks and flickers as the metal filaments played merry hell with the electric components in their chassis. It was close, but we got all of the robotic workers down before they reached our barricade. But that wasn't the end of it. Impossibly, the shattered husks, destroyed microchips and frayed lines of fiber-optics jutting out in every direction, stood up and charged our line again.They reached it this time.Have you ever seen a robot tear into someone? One minute they're standing there firing their rifle, the next they're missing both their arms and have a new hole in their gut. It took three times before the 'bots went down permanently. It was like something out of a horror-movie nightmare.We discovered magic in the universe that day, and God help me, I wish we never had.
The key to making it work, I believe, is to step back from the rawest edge of hardness in your scifi and expand the horizons of the universe.
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Poland Compiled Genealogies
The term genealogy is used in this outline and in the Family History Library Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by individuals, other researchers, societies, or archives.
These records may include pedigree charts, compiled information on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from other sources of information, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy.
Additional genealogical sources for Polish nobility are described in the "Nobility" section in this outline.
Major Collections and Databases
The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to other people who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include:
International Genealogical Index (IGI). The index has names and vital information for thousands of people (deceased) who lived in Poland. It lists birth, christening, or marriage dates as well as Latter-day Saint temple ordinance information. The index for Poland has names extracted from parish registers by volunteers (mostly from places formerly under Germany) and names submitted by other researchers.
IGI is available on microfiche, on compact disc as part of FamilySearch at http://www.familysearch.org, and on the Internet. If you are using microfiche, you need to know which county to search. If you are using the compact disc edition, the computer will search the entire country for any name.
Ancestral File. Part of FamilySearch, this file contains family history information, linked in family groups and pedigrees, that has been contributed since 1979. You can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in Ancestral File.
Family Group Records Collection. More than 8 million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection, including many Polish families. There are two major sections: the Archive Section and the Patrons Section. The film numbers for both sections are listed in the Author/Title section of the Family History Library Catalog under:
Family Histories
A few Polish families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other information. These usually include several generations of the family.
The Family History Library has only a limited number of published Polish family histories and newsletters. Copies are listed in the surname section of the catalog, but not every name found in a family history will be listed. Only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included in the catalog.
Unpublished family histories, usually of Polish nobility and their descendants, are sometimes in the possession of private individuals in Poland. These individuals may have collected a variety of unpublished records pertaining to their own families.
Such materials are generally inaccessible for research unless you can establish contact with the appropriate individuals.
Genealogical Collections
The Family History Library has some collections of genealogical material for Polish families. These may include published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages. Some of the major genealogical collections are:
Borchert, Reinhard, Die Kartei Quassowski(The Quassowski index). Hamburg: Verein für Familienforschung in Ost- und Westpreußen e.v., 1992. (FHL book 943.8 D22k.) This work is arranged alphabetically by the main surname of the family. Incidental names are indexed in a separate index.
Schlesische Ahnenlisten (Silesia ancestor lists). Breslau: Der Schlesische Familienforscher, 1938–. (FHL book 943.82 B2sf.) This lists ancestors from the former Prussian territory of Silesia, now in Poland.
Genealogical collections are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under:
If you find your surname in any of the sources described in this section, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family. People with the same surname are not necessarily related. You might have to do some original research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources.
The catalog also lists books about how to do genealogical research in Poland. Examples are:
Gnacinski, Jan and Len,Polish and Proud, Tracing Your Polish Ancestry.Revised Ed. Indianapolis, Indiana: Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe, 1995. (FHL book 943.8 D27g.)
Chorzempa, Rosemary.Korzenie polskie: Polish Roots.Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1993. (FHL book 943.8 D27gr.)
Genealogical instructional books are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under:
Handbooks and Resources
Polish Roots, Rosemary Chorzempa. 1993. Basic guide to Polish Research sources. (FHL book 943.8 D27c.)
Polish and Proud, Gnacinski, Longley. 1979. Guide to Tracing your Polish ancestry. (FHL book 943.8 D27g.)
Polish family research. Konrad. 1992 (FHL book 943.8 D27k.)
Major genealogical record sources in Poland. Series C #31. 1978. (FHL book 943.8 D27gs.)
Essentials in Polish genealogical research. Daniel Schlyter. 1993. (FHL book 943.8 D27sd.)
Polish Genealogical Outline. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Item 36386. www.familysearch.org. Check under the following tabs: "Library," "Education," "Family History Library Publications," "Research Outlines."
Genealogical Word List Polish. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Item 34098. www.familysearch.org. Check under "Library," "Education," "Family History Library Publications," "Word Lists."
Dictionary of Surnames. Kazimierz Rymut. Sold by the Polish Genealogy Society of America (PGSA).
Informator Teleadresowy. Addresses of all current Polish Civil Registraiton Offices on CD and two printed volumes. Available through "Technika," 44-100 Gliwice, ul. Floriańska 51a, Pland. Now available through the same firm, a CD that includes all the parish addresses.
Po mieczu i po kądzieli. Translates to On the Spear (male) side and the distaff side (female). This is a CD produced by Naczelna Dyrekcja, Archiwów Państwowych, 2001, ul. Dluga 6, skr.poczt. 1005, 00-950 Warszawa. The CD consists of five databases: The Registers of population in Archival Material, the inventory of parish and civil records in the archives, German civil registraiton in Poland, nobility informatin and The Lutherans of Warsaw. Some of this information can be found on their website.
In Their Words: a genealogist's translation guide to Polish, German, Latin, and Russian Documents, Jonathan D. Shea and William F. Hoffmann. 2 Volumes. (FHL book 940 D27sj.)
A translation guide to 19th century Polish-language civil registration documents. Judith R. Frazin. (FHL book 943.8 V27f.)
Posen Place Name Indexes: Identifying place names using alphabetical and reverse alphabetical indexes. Roger P. Minert. (FHL book 943.84 E5m.)
Web Sites
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I keep seeing people talk about this, and saying it was from an early quest...
I'm pretty far into the game and I've never seen it. Did I miss it? If I did, is it now impossible to get?
Any tips on which quest line to go down? I started a new profile to see if I can find the quest it belonged to. It's kind of frustrating as I'm tackling these hard dungeons without very good preparations.


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|Genotypic vs. phenotypic tests
May 24, 2004
Big question, but I was wondering your opinion. What are the advantages and disadvantages to phenotypic resistance testing and genotypic and what's a virtual phenotype? What do you use and why? THanks!
Response from Dr. Sherer
There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of resistance tests. Often, as in my case, a clinician's experience is dictated by which test is available due to costs or hospital/clinic policy.
Genotypes detect mutations in the RNA molecule of a patient's HIV. These are referred to by a standard nomenclature that shows the amino acid in wild type, the locus of the mutation, and the mutant amino acid. Thus the common resistance mutation for Epivir (3TC or lamivudine) is the M184V, with the wild type methionine ("M") being replaced by a valine ("V") mutation at the 184 position.
In contrast, a phenotype measures the ability of each drug to inhibit an individual patient's virus in a standard assay, and it is reported out as the 'fold-change' in the amount of drug needed to inhibit viral growth, as compared to the amount of drug needed to inhibit wild type virus. So a virus that is susceptible to abacavir might have a fold change of 1.4, and a virus that is resistant to abacavir might have a fold change of 10. Note that a reliable cut-off above which the virus is considered to be resistant is need for phenotype testing, and this has proven to be a problem. In general, progress has been made defining these cut-offs for most available HIV drugs at this point.
One limitation in both assays is the inability to detect minority variants, i.e. mutant virus that is prevalent at < 10-20% of the total viral population. Resistance tests thus provide information on the dominant species in an individual's viral 'swarm', but that information is incomplete.
Another important principle of resistance testing in people who are taking ART is the need to perform the resistance test while the individual is still taking their current regimen, in order to assess whether the virus is still susceptible to it. Often HIV will 'revert to wild type' when drugs are withdrawn within weeks to months, i.e. wild type virus will overgrow mutant variants, and thus misleading results may be seen in a genotype or phenotype. This is one reason why a resistance test can only be interpreted properly with a complete history of past treatments, treatment responses, interruptions, etc.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both methods. Genotypes tend to be faster and less expensive. Genotypes often change in advance of a real reduction in susceptibility. And while there are many familiar patterns of resistance with common agents and regimems, novel mutations are still being identified.
In general, genotypes tend to be used first, and in the assessment of earlier treatment failure, though this varies somewhat by region and by individual clinician's choice. Phenotypes have the advantage of showing the behavior of a patient's virus when there are multiple past regimens and resistance mutations, so they are often preferred in patients who are heavily treatment experienced.
And finally, while there is evidence of benefit in the use of resistance tests when changing therapy due to virologic failure, there have been trials showing no difference between the educated guesses of experienced clinicians based on the treatment history and the use of resistance tests. Also, the long term benefit of decisions made with resistance tests have not been established. And resistance tests may not lead to patient benefit in settings where the remaining treatment benefits are limited.
Nonetheless, the current standard of care includes resistance testing in chronically infected patients prior to treatment, when changing a regimen to due virologic failure, and in the choice of regimens for pregnant women and the prevention of pernatal transmission.
The virtual phenotype is actually a standard genotype with an extensive data base of matched genotypes and phenotypes, with some 75,000+ matched pairs, from which is reported the likelihood of susceptiblity to drugs based on this large data base. Thus the reported outcome resembles a phenotype, but in fact the test performed is a genotype. The advantage of virtual phenotypes in comparison to a standard phenotype is the speed, relatively lower cost, and vast data base from which the information is obtained. However, a limitation is the situation in which a certain combination of mutations has a 40% likelihood of susceptibility and a 60% likelihood of resistance. Such a report does not provide a clinician with sufficient information on which to make a clear decision, and a phenotype would still be needed.
My own clinical experience was driven initially by limited access to phenotype testing. Thus I prefer a genotype for all patients before therapy, as well as in the setting of virologic failure in the consideration of the next ART regimen. I tend to reserve phenotypes for complex patients with multiple resistance mutations.
For more information, consult the IAS-USA resistance guidelines at the website below.
I am unphenotypable. Why and how common is this?
Risk of blooming with a resistant strain?
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This 2-DVD set contains Volumes 1 and 2 of the first great long running television series dealing with the Armed Forces and the World Wars.
As the Korean conflict raged in the early 1950's, the U.S. Army felt the need to produce a "weekly television report to the nation on the activities of the Army at home and overseas." Produced by the Signal Corps Pictorial Center, these episodes combined actual wartime newsreels with Hollywood footage to create a comprehensive review of U.S. military history. A proud and oft-times poetic piece of cold-war propaganda, this series revels in America's military and technical prowess, and glories in her unparalleled fire-power and new-found nuclear might.
Volume One
1) The Blue Badge of Infantry - Pt. 1: The inspiring story of the guts and grit of the 1st Infantry Division, widely known as The Big Red One is portrayed.
2) The Blue Badge of Infantry - Pt 2: The 29th Infantry cuts through Nazi defenses before capturing the German V2 Rocket Division.
3) The Blue Badge of Infantry - Pt 3: In the battle for the Pacific, the 41st Infantry Division pushes from island to island on its way to Tokyo.
4) The Blue Badge of Infantry - Pt 4: The 30th Infantry Division fights its way from Normandy, across France and Holland, and finally into Germany.
5) The Blue Badge of Infantry - Pt 5: The 42nd Infantry Division, made up of National Guard troops from New York, endure the freezing Battle of the Bulge.
6) The Blue Badge of Infantry - Pt 6: The brave paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division drop behind enemy lines in Normandy to secure a beachhead for the D-Day landing to follow.
7) An Army Moves: This segment explores the logistics of moving men and munitions on the battlefield, spanning the horse-drawn days preceding World War I to the chopper-ferried battles in Korea.
8) Combat Medic: An efficient blood supply network and skilled Mobile Army Surgical Hospital personnel in Korea yielded a survival rate for wounded soldiers approaching 95 percent.
Volume Two
1) D-Day: An unparalleled armada of men and munitions are assembled for a bold cross-channel invasion to begin the Allied assault on Hitler's empire.
2) General George S. Patton: After defeating Rommel in North Africa, Patton leads the 3rd Army on a bold offensive through Nazi Europe. Narrated by Ronald Reagan
3) King of Battle: Five thousand soldiers died in thirty minutes when Pickett charged the Union artillery at Gettysburg. As the big guns get bigger, their death tolls rise.
4) Special Forces: The training and tactics of guerrilla fighters in non-conventional warfare are spotlighted in this segment. Hosted by Henry Fonda
5) History of the U.S. Cavalry: After thousands of years of martial service, the war-weary horse is finally replaced by tanks and choppers in hard-charging U.S. Cavalry regiments.
6) Many Roads to Glory: Heroic examples of the men and machines who worked for the Army Transportation Corps during the war years are depicted.
7) The Role of Armor: The evolution from sluggish iron behemoths to lightning fast assault machines is traced.
8) World War II Battlefields: A look at how the battlefields of Europe have been rebuilt in the 10 years between the war and the broadcast of this series.


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Breaking News Ex-NFL running back Ricky Watters — a 5-time Pro Bowler — has resigned from his job as a high school football coach in Orlando, FL in the wake of a school investigation into the former Super Bowl champ.
Watters had been on paid leave at Oak Ridge High School since September 20 … when the Orange County Public School district launched a private investigation — the details of which have not been released by the district.
But today, Watters announced his resignation from the job — telling WESH he was getting sick of the drama.
"There was a complaint that I used profanity on the sidelines," Watters said … adding, "[the investigation] was just going on and on. I think it's just best we clear it."
Calls to school officials have not been returned.
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Germans Haas, Kohlschreiber into semis; Tipsarevic exits Munich
Munich, Germany – German crowd favorites Tommy Haas and reigning champion Philipp Kohlschreiber secured berths in the final four, while top seed Janko Tipsarevic continued his recent struggles with a quarterfinal setback Friday at the BMW Open.
Germany's own Daniel Brands ousted the world No. 10 Tipsarevic 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 on the red clay at MTTC Iphitos.
Tipsarevic has had a slow start to his spring clay-court season with a loss in his first match at the Monte Carlo Masters, a quarterfinal setback last week in the Bucharest and Friday's ouster at the hands of Brands.
Meanwhile, the third-seeded 2000 Munich runner-up Haas handled sixth-seeded fellow German Florian Mayer 6-4, 6-1. Mayer was the Munich runner-up two years ago.
Two other quarterfinal affairs saw a fourth-seeded Kohlschreiber top Serb Viktor Troicki 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) and Croat Ivan Dodig upend fifth-seeded Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-4, 6-4.
Saturday's semifinals will pit the one-time world No. 2 Haas against Dodig and the two-time champion Kohlschreiber versus his 69th-ranked fellow countryman Brands. Kohlschreiber beat Croat Marin Cilic in last year's final and also titled here back in 2007.
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9,484 people call Near South Side home, the neighborhood where you'll find Vision On State | 1255 S State. The average age of residence in the neighborhoods is 29.9 years. Near South Side is full of singles and families with the average size of 3 members. Real estate sales in Near South Side average around $58,432 . That's about $53 /SqFt.


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Star-filled lineup for Folk Festival this week
By Nathan Lerner
The Philadelphia Folk Festival will be commencing its second half-century replete with a star-studded lineup tonight (Thursday, Aug. 16) through Sunday. Friday's highlights include Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars.
Saturday night will feature Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and The Dukes, John Hiatt and the Combo, Little Feat and Mike Cross. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will close out the festival on Sunday night.
Throughout the bulk of the festival's history, its sponsoring organization, the Philadelphia Folksong Society, has been headquartered at 7113 Emlen St. in West Mt. Airy.
According to Levi Landis, executive director of the Philadelphia Folksong Society, "Many good volunteers come from Northwest Philly. Some people who live near our office put in vast hours in helping our staff. Most notably, we recently lost 50-year volunteer and Chestnut Hill resident Jeanette Yanks. She was instrumental in the success of the festival and the society."
Last year, the Philadelphia Folk Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary with unprecedented fanfare and an enthusiastic audience turnout. "The Folk Festival is truly a reunion more than a singular event," said Landis. "That being said, the 50th was definitely a huge milestone. Legendary Levon Helm, whom we have since lost, closed the entire festival with a star-studded collaboration on a rendition of 'The Weight.'"
Landis rebutted the notion that this year's festival would be anti-climactic after the 50th anniversary blow out last year. "Every year is important to our audience. The longer you go, year after year, the more important the festival becomes. We survey our patrons every year, and nearly three- quarters of our attendees say that their lives would not be the same without the Philadelphia Folk Festival … In the past, these years after the anniversary years were referred to as 'hangover years,' but that is definitely not the case this year. Our lineup is a monster, and advance ticket sales are close to tracking last year's.
"If you grew up in the folk revival of the '50s and '60s, now you can have a safe place to bring your kids to go back in time and experience that. This year, we have all new food vendors with fresh, local, organic and veggie options. We will again expand the campground and have a shuttle service to aid folks walking the site.
"Folk music is something that cannot be marketed and sold. It's what you find in our campgrounds and in the performers who play together in the parking lots. What we have on the stages is our attempt to give as large and exciting of a production as possible while staying true to the roots of the music."
Landis insisted that the tent city would not be built and the show would not go on if not for the more than 2500 volunteers from all walks of life, including professionals and business executives.
Since 2009, Jesse Lundy and Rich Kardon, partners at Point Entertainment, have been programming the festival. Lundy pointed out, "Last year we needed to show a good cross-section of acts and styles that represented the progression of the event over 50 years. We still booked some more contemporary acts."
In recent years, in an effort to expand the audience, the programming has become more youth-oriented. Initially, this evoked opposition from some folk purists. Asked whether the resistance has dissipated, Lundy responded, "It's hard to say, really. Some of the acts we've put in the line-up have been well received.
"Decemberists blew everyone away, and their core audience is a bit younger. I think that as long as the music is somewhat based in traditional, linear music, the audience will like it.
"Some of the more progressive stuff has not been as big a hit. We'll certainly keep putting stuff in and seeing if the audience likes it. I expect that City and Colour as well as Secret Sisters, both on Sunday's main stage evening concert, to be the acts that the audience will either totally love or won't connect with.
"I think the Saturday lobby tent show will be a big one with Chris Bathgate, Arborea, Wooden Sky and Strand of Oaks. That's one of the coolest things we have happening this year."
The biggest factor is booking the festival is who is touring. There is so much competition in the market during the summertime that artists can choose a major venue in a given market that they want to play. The folk festival is competing for acts with the Mann Music Center, the Keswick, Susquehanna Bank Center, etc.
"We really rely on artists to understand how unique our festival is compared to the other events," said Lundy. "We work hard to create lineups that bands will be enthused to be part of, as opposed to just looking for another payday."
For further information, call 215-247-1300 or 800- 556-FOLK, or visit www.folkfest.org.
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Kimberly Stewart Gossip
Kimberly Stewart gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Shirtless Harry totally did it with Kimberly Stewart
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While Twi-Hards are melting down over #RobstenIsBrokenForNowButNotForever, One Directioners are losing their sh-t over these shirtless shots of Harry Styles holding a baby in Barcelona. 1D is currently on tour and were enjoying some down time at their hotel. Seriously, if I were 20 years younger, that would totally work for me. Full Story
Harry Styles & Kimberly Stewart...?
Splash, Pacific Coast News
What? Harry Styles went for dinner with Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster yesterday in LA. Fine. But the photo agencies are saying that at some point, Harry was "reportedly seen kissing and holding hands" with Kimberly Stewart, 33, who gave birth to Benicio Del Toro's baby Delilah last year. Full Story
The hands, the author, hatemail, and puppy-off!
Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson premiered Water For Elephants in New York last night. I imagine the MiniVan Majority is eating up that white embroidered dress of hers. If ever there was a dress to campaign on…. But, um, speaking of dresses … The author of Water For Elephants Sara Gruen, should we take a moment to look at hers? I just want to say that a black cocktail with a really great pair of shoes never hurt anyone, you know? Also, as you can see, Pattinson's freaky tea-pouring hand showed up too. Full Story
They are not a couple
It's the best recent randomness: Benicio del Toro's people have confirmed exclusively to Life & Style (because they went through her garbage and found the pregnancy test? Or because People Magazine wouldn't pay her?) that he and Kimberly Stewart are having a baby. Full Story
Crusty Spittle
Spittle Gerard Butler was partying at The Groucho Club in London last night with Natalie Imbruglia and Kimberly Stewart, surrounded by paps when they left. Spittle had a short fuse as he was followed by a few embarrassing female fans who were getting lippy with him. According to the paps, the girls were so annoying that Spittle ended up snapping at them: "You know what, you go to get a f-cking life, is that what you're about?" Maybe it wasn't the most gracious thing to say but really… if you're shaming yourself and giggling drunk ass around town in the middle of the night over Spittle Gerry, you're asking for a bitchslap. Full Story
Twilight weekend and KStew's mad steeze
It's Twilight all over Vancouver as there are now almost 20 Los Angeles based paps in the city dedicated to hunting vampires – in particular, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Which is why the actors are not moving around town as easily and as comfortably as they were before. Gone are the days when Pattinson would be able to walk to Yaletown without security for brunch on Sunday. Full Story
Rob on Sunday
The Twilight kids were all over the place in Vancouver this weekend. As I was the first to report last week, they spent 3 days shooting at the Cullen House ending early Saturday morning. Saturday night Nikki Reed, Kristen Stewart, and Robert Pattinson, after dinner at the Opus Hotel, showed up at a club to support Nikki's friend who was performing. Full Story
So they're not barbies…
Is this a bad thing? The new cover of Tatler features not generic looking genetic freak models, or photoshopped starlets, but 3 wickedly tarty daughters of rock royalty: Kimberly Stewart, Leah Wood, and Peaches Geldof. Love it. Not because of the democratisation of beauty that it represents… f*ck no, who cares? But because English celebutantes are infinitely more interesting than American ones. Full Story
Almost like the prom scene
The cast of Twilight dressed up for In Style. What I said in my movie review about Rob Pattinson as Edward arriving at school in sunglasses announcing his new status as Bella's boyfriend – this photo of him with Kellan Lutz pretty much captures it. Full Story
Shirtless or a Beater?
Pardon the crass but if you ask me, it's like comparing sh-t to diarrhea. Both suck. So here's Matthew McConaughey, electing not to put a shirt on per usual and Ryan Phillippe with his kids on Father's Day wearing his carb face and a white beater. Seriously… how does one choose? Me? I choose to restore my faith in quiveration with this: David Beckham's lizard voice speaking Spanish. Full Story
Blame the Man
Widely criticised yesterday for trying to control the press, Angelina Jolie revealed on Jon Stewart that it was a move made by her lawyer and her representatives and not something she knew about. As you would expect, her attorney has also stepped forward to admit that he went overboard in his attempt to protect his candid client and that she in no way had anything to do with trying to get members of the media to sign a contract prohibiting them from asking personal questions and saying negative things about her. Full Story


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Time Warner Cable has had to remove channels from its iPad application, TWCable TV with immediate effect. We already heard that this may be happening but Time Warner has now confirmed this with a company statement. The networks that seem to have taken umbrage with Time Warner are Discovery Communications, Fox Cable and Viacom. This means the next time you fire up your TWCable TV application on your iPad, you will be missing Animal Planet, Discovery, TLC, FX, National Geographic, BET, CMT, Comedy, MTV, Nickelodeon, Spike and VH1.
Unfortunately, the owners of those channels don't yet share our vision for making it easy for consumers to view the content they've already paid for on different screens within the home. We would rather use our technical resources to distribute the channels of programmers who agree that their content should be seen on any screen inside your home, while we pursue legal solutions that would let us continue deploying this Application.
Just as Amazon is facing resistance in letting customers stream their own music, this once again shows the wide gap between new technology and old media. Time Warner is clearly very unhappy about the situation and have set up a dedicated site to provide up to date information on any future developments.
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By By Douglas Nelms | November 1, 2009
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The last of some 10,000 UH-1 Hueys built for the U.S. Army has now left operational service, ending a four-decade run as the "workhorse" of U.S. Army Aviation and solidifying forever the role of the helicopter in military operations. The last Huey—a UH-1H, tail number 0-21776 in operation with the 121st Medevac Company of the DC National Guard—was flown out of Fort Myer, Va. following "farewell" ceremonies on October 2. The UH-1 Huey is not, however, out of the DC National Guard. Two Hueys have been kept as part of the Joint Force Headquarters for use as needed, according to LTC Maureen Bellamy, the DC Guard's state aviation officer. The Joint Force Headquarters is not considered an "aviation operational unit." Other former operational UH-1s are also being used in non-operational unit status, such as with civilian engineers at the Aberdeen Proving Ground or other government agencies such as law enforcement or firefighting. Numerous Army Hueys have been converted to civilian use.
Also, the U.S. Air Force is still flying UH-1Hs and the U.S. Marine Corps is not only still flying the UH-1N, but busily replacing that aircraft with the UH-1Y. The Corps has programmed a total of 123 UH-1Ys to be added to its rotary-wing fleet. Replacement of the UH-1 as the Army's primary utility helicopter began in the mid-1970s with development of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. A second, light utility helicopter, the UH-72A Lakota, was added in 2006 for non-combat operations, primarily with National Guard units. The Lakota is the military version of the Eurocopter EC-145.
In March of this year the DC unit became the first Guard organization in the nation to receive the UH-72 configured for medevac missions. The 121st Medevac Co. has now received six UH-72s to replace its Hueys, and will be getting two more in 2012 for its Service and Supply Co.
According to Bell, almost 11,000 UH-1 helicopters were built between 1960 and 1991, of which 9,784 were for the U.S. Army. Another 2,208 AH-1 Cobras, a purpose-built gunship, were built between 1967 and 2000, and all variants of the UH-1 bring the total number to 16,000. That makes it the second-highest production military aircraft on record, behind only 18,482 B-24 Liberators built by Consolidated Aircraft during WWII, Bell said.
Floyd Carlson flew the first prototype Huey—initially designated the XH-40—on Oct. 22, 1956 at Bell's Fort Worth, Texas plant, according the Gary Roush of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA). The first six test aircraft were designated the YH-40, delivered to the U.S. Army for testing in August 1958. When full production was ordered, the designation was changed to HU-1, thus the name "Huey." In fact, the official designation for the UH-1 is the "Iroquois," a name virtually never used. The first production HU-1 was delivered to the Army on Oct. 29, 1958, according to Bell. In 1962, the Iroquois became the H-1 in the new tri-service designation system and the HU-1A became the UH-1A, Roush said. VHPA figures indicated a total of 7,013 UH-1 Hueys served in Vietnam along with 4,814 AH-1 Cobras. Of those, a total of 3,305 Hueys and 1,781 AH-1s were destroyed.