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“Live Dead: The Grateful Dead” – Photographs by Bob Minkin (Book Review)
For Deadheads, popular culture historians, kids who yearn to have been part of the scene around the Grateful Dead but were born too late, or people who appreciate great photography, this book is the gold standard. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
Not surprising: Bob Minkin is a superb photographer. He’s put his stamp on music photography. Coming a generation after the first wave of legendary live music photographers — Marshall, Wolman, Russell, Tarle, Liebovitz — Minkin had a rare amount of space in which to establish himself, and he didn’t waste a centimeter of it. He’s been there for damned near all of it, since the late 1970s.
The book that collects his photos of his favourite subject to shoot is a glossy, exquisite coffee table hardback. It starts off with written recollections from some of the old-school Dead family: keyboardist Tom Constanten, Steve Parish, Blair Jackson. But, the collection is about the photos. What he’s done here is to provide a visual roadmap of the Grateful Dead and their side projects, beginning in 1977 and going through the present day. And, he’s done it right.
Bob arrived on the scene and began his dedicated journey a couple of years after my last interaction with the Dead. I was there and loving it, from around 1969 until Ron McKernan’s (Pigpen’s) death in 1973. Bob’s photo of what I consider the only real edition of the Jerry Garcia Band — the Garcia-Nicky Hopkins-John Kahn-Ron Tutt lineup — was taken on their Eastern tour in the late autumn of 1975, when Minkin was a teenager. It remains one of the few photos of that band onstage that I’ve been able to find, and I cherish it.
Looking at the loving chronology of Live Dead, I feel a bit like a ghost, hovering around the margins of their story. It’s like bumping into an old friend you haven’t seen for 30 years, thinking that they look different, yet somehow the same. It’s an uncanny feeling.
For those who stayed on that particular road, Live Dead will knock you out. Bob Minkin gets the Grateful Dead on camera in a way few of his generation managed.

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After old schools BMW 3-Series when the day of announcement it was 25 years ago. This 2014 BMW M3 was appeared on four different generations and evolved from a 2.3 liter inline-four cylinder engine with 200 HP to an impressive V8 hitting 420 HP. 2014 BMW M3 maybe not the best sport cars out there, but it have the most needed functions as sport cars such as extraordinary look, great performance, the best class handling, and a luxurious interior. The brand new 2014 BMW M3 concept was continuity from 2013 models which the sports car’s history will move on to its next chapter as BMW will be set to reveal the new generation M3.
From the best NASCAR cars Dodge Charger RT which driven by Kurt Busch the American NASCAR and NHRA driver has a lot more to offer then just being the leader in several races in the past few years. This Dodge Charger RT is third-generation race car driver is also head of the Kurt Busch Foundation. This Dodge Charger RT is currently raffling off a one off 2011 Charger R/T. Without any ordinary of Dodge Charger, This special edition is covered in a distinctive Redline Red color with door scoops inspired right from the 1970 Charger R/T.
Big Black One is a project which tune up the 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS 500 which tuning to full breadth of what the CLS is capable. This Black Mercedes Benz CLS 500 was take attentions of tuning addicted which tuned by Kicherer, a German tuning company. With the unique codename this Big Black One Mercedes Benz CLS 500 was make your attention and a look that adds some aggression, but the best part is that it’s got pretty nasty performance upgrades that should make it more imposing than it already is. 4.6-liter V8 engine that produces an output of 402 horsepower and 443 lb/ft of torque was make they easier to tuned up this black cars.
The black and white new bugatti veyron carbon edition is two different car type and models. The white bugatti veyron is based on the open-top Veyron Grand Sport and is labeled the Matte White Blue Carbon. The black bugatti veyron is presented in Shanghai Auto Show and not surprisingly is finished completely in black visible carbon fiber. Like 2012 Maserati GranTurismo MC Comes with Automatic Gearbox which unveiled at two different Auto Show. The unveiling white and black car also marks the fastest production car in the world, the newer Veyron Super Sport’s, debut in Asia and as such one of the special edition models is based on this rarest of rare cars.
Lexus LX570 which tuned by Wald was turn the ordinary SUV into Black Bison Edition. Tuning an SUV is something often left to become more capable off-road specially on Lexus LX570. Some platforms luxury SUV like the Land Rover, being treated ultra-luxury, but you’ve seen a Lexus LX570 SUV makeover of a renowned tuner? Wald International has been building body kits and update all kinds of offers from manufacturers of luxury cars for years and have set their sights on the LX570.
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From the exclusive blockbuster movies at hollywood and have appeared in a growing number of them that involve superheroes, from the Batman Dark Knight Rises a Lamborghini Aventador become a new Batmobile. The supercar hollywood movies has strated from Iron Man that trend when Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., was seen riding the [...]
Big Black One is a project which tune up the 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS 500 which tuning to full breadth of what the CLS is capable. This Black Mercedes Benz CLS 500 was take attentions of tuning addicted which tuned by Kicherer, a German tuning company. With the unique codename this Big Black One Mercedes [...]
There is no replacement or displacement for V8 car engine, but in modern times and with new fuel efficiency laws taking hold, turbocharging points the way forward. Todays, most of automaker is scrambling to create turbocharged alternatives to larger displacement engines. This 2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic with Twin Turbo V8s, not offering some sort [...]
The german tuning company Novitec Rosso building a fabulous works with 2011 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider which stands on top of tuning specs and modification style. Featuring 2011 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider, Novitec Rosso gave the fastest and the most powerful Alfa Romeo even more another fast cars. This 2011 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider powered [...]
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Mercedes Benz a world class car company was released new concept for their future car at New York 2011 Auto Show called Mercedes Benz A Class Shines. The Mercedes Benz A Class Shines concept was bring the shines into the full body of the car which make the car looks so glamour and luxurious. Mercedes [...]
On New York 2011 auto show, Dodge was revealed the new 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T. The 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T models will be distinguished by the rest of the Avenger type of Dodge cars. 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T will show its future sporty design with a sportier look that includes a unique body-color grille with [...]
As topspeed said, Autocar a British Magazine this 2012 Toyota FT86 will bring back the name of Celica to the Europe and Japanese markets. This 2012 Toyota FT86 coming as Scion at USA which bring new experience for impressive sport cars. Like Toyota said 86 is likely to be retained in its name somewhere, however, [...]
Awesome design show of a mans car, truly gentleman car its a landrover range range rover RS300 with limited edition type was tuned by British based tuner, Project Kahn. The landrover range company was released the new range rover with the limited edition RS300 Afzal Kahn. The landrover range tune based on the landrover range [...]
Become most of favorite coupe car, BMW 1-Series M Coupe was tested by lot of tuning company. Todays number of tuning companies are already lining up to get their hands on the BMW 1-Series M Coupe and short of saying, a tuning race of sorts has began to release the best possible aftermarket program for [...]


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Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, and the Green Bay Salary Cap Situation
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You needn’t perform any RotoViz calculations to conclude that Aaron Rodgers enhances the fantasy value of his wideouts. This is important to remember when assessing the fantasy futures of Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb—two of Rodgers’ wide receivers who will be free agents at season’s end. A scenario where Packers GM Ted Thompson brings back both Nelson and Cobb is not entirely out of the question. Green Bay’s 2015 cap situation is favorable, with just $120,993,304 on the 2015 books and a salary cap that will likely increase from its current $133 million figure. The Packers also have the ability to create more cap space next offseason, with six different guys under contract for 2015 that would save the team greater than $3 million apiece in ‘15 cap space if released. But even with this strong financial standing, the prospect of a 2015 Packers team containing both Nelson and Cobb is hard to imagine.

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Internationally it is now Africa that is starting to dominate the new market stakes. Certainly there are other new markets opening up elsewhere in the world, but none that holds the allure and temptation of the African market. Tight profit margins are restricting business growth in the mature markets and attention is certainly being diverted towards Africa.
How real is the opportunity? How much risk is there? How much would we need to invest, and what are the timescales for a return on that investment?
Information Technology (IT) is now at the forefront of assisting us to understand these opportunities and making them more realistic in ways that weren’t possible even a few years ago. Where once IT was rigid and locked down, it is now flexible and full of choice. Much can be attributed to the success and innovation of cloud computing. Cloud computing is making it possible for businesses to be innovative and flexible without the burden of lengthy planning, procurement, and obviously the expense associated with new locations and new markets.
Connecting to someone else’s data centres, applications and services has now become the new normal. In 2016 – according to industry analyst Gartner – more than 50% of the money organisations spend on IT will be spent on and in cloud computing.
The evolution of IT into the cloud has allowed this industry to now become an enabler of economic development, and this is particularly significant when expanding into new markets such as Africa.
IT makes businesses fast on their feet
An organisation needs to be quick off the mark in order to take advantage of new markets. Innovation in IT – and a clever deployment of your IT resources – will influence your organisation’s ability to succeed quickly. In today’s commercial environment, a business cannot wait months for new infrastructure and services before it can start operating. The cloud has revolutionised time efficiency for an organisation to become operable. As an example, by utilising the new technology in the cloud, it is quite possible to establish a call centre operation in an African urban area in within days.
IT lowers risk
Usually it would take a rather hefty upfront investment in networks, servers and hardware in order for your organisation’s systems to become operationally efficient. IT implementation and intra-company IT projects were cumbersome and time consuming. And at the back of the board’s collective mind was that they’d probably have to swallow the same pill again in a few years to keep systems up to date. Cloud now means that organisations can have the IT capacity they need, and when they want it – a service on demand. Most importantly, organisations are only paying for what they need and use from the cloud, and the budget comes out of operational expenditure instead of tying up capital.
IT takes some of the risk out of moving into new markets, and that in turn brings economic development a step closer.
IT cuts costs
A big worry for organisations expanding into new territories is the extra expense of running a more stretched operation. New supply chains need to be built up, with people and offices requiring connectivity.
South African integrated energy and chemicals company – SASOL – is a great example of an African business that is expanding internationally. SASOL develops and commercialises technologies, builds and operates world-scale facilities to produce a range of high-value product streams, including liquid fuels, chemicals and low-carbon electricity. They employ some 32,400 people working in 37 countries. Their board members and senior managers were racking up hundreds of thousands of kilometres a month traveling to remote operations to meet with suppliers and clients. This was certainly not a great use of their time nor money, and just the type of scenario that would not incentivise their decision-makers to grow the company further. In any organisation’s case, any delay or upheaval in travel – such as that of volcanic cloud activity – would certainly weaken growth, and hamper expansion and economic development.
Now, instead of getting on planes to Houston, Hamburg, London and Calgary, SASOL executives are utilising video conferencing to conduct meetings with each other, their clients and suppliers. In a mere six months, SASOL saved themselves more than a million kilometres of travel plus 40 metric tonnes of carbon emissions.
IT brings remote places closer
As connectivity becomes more prolific across Africa, companies are introducing increased levels of automation into their process – especially in the energy, resources and heath sectors. Mining company Anglo American, for instance, practically operates everywhere – from hard-to-reach parts of Africa to the Chilean Andes. And now the company is integrating the De Beers diamond company – itself with operations in some of the globe’s most inhospitable corners – the challenges increase. But IT can find ways around it. Satellite and microwave technology is used for ship-to-shore video conferencing to connect diamond-mining vessels off the coast of Namibia with the mainland.
Connectivity in Africa remains the greatest challenge to economic growth of this continent. Africa has inherited disparate legacy technologies which has prevented true globalisation of its economies. Access to the internet is limited in Africa as a whole. However, connecting via the cloud can help Africa leapfrog these legacy technologies where applications can be piped in and provide end-to-end solutions.
Where before, Anglo American would have added extra bandwidth through ever larger ‘pipes’ to speed up applications, they can now choose a smaller pipe that can handle more because it’s more efficient.
Making economic development happen
All this tells us that IT can be used as a catalyst for economic development. The more IT evolves and innovates, the more it makes geography far less of an intrusion than it used to be. It also gets around the need for large offices. Today, more and more organisations realise their people can work just as effectively at home – or on the move – supported by ever more sophisticated applications and different options for connecting to networks.
The better, cheaper and more flexible technology becomes, the more options and opportunities it opens up.
First published by Kevin Taylor, BT Global Services on World Economic Forum

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Monday, April 11, 2011
Immigrants and Refugees are among the least likely to report crimes to the police... If victims and witnesses of crime are afraid to report, how else can we reach them?
- Domestic violence
- Sexual violence
- Child abuse/neglect
- Sex and labor slavery/trafficking
- Wage theft
This training will include:
- Increasing awareness of victim support services
- When must the police become involved?
- Victimization in immigrant and refugee communities
- Closing gaps in victim service provision to immigrant and refugee communities
- Immigration relief options for victims of crime
- Responses to your pre-submitted questions and concerns relating to crime victim services
Your community’s understanding will help open channels of support for victims of crime in Vermont.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
HHS Rescue & Restore to Host WebEx Training:
“How T and U visas Can Assist Trafficking Victims”
Thursday, March 24, 2011
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hosting a series of free, online WebEx training sessions on a variety of topics related to human trafficking. The information session on Thursday, March 24, will focus on T visas and U visas for trafficking victims and address the following:
· Who can apply for a T or U visa;
· How to obtain a T or U visa;
· The benefits of T and U visas for trafficking victims; and
· Access to federally funded benefits and services via the T visa.
Ms. Rosemary Hartman, Adjudications Officer, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Mr. Scott Whelan, Adjudications Officer, Office of Policy and Strategy, USCIS, DHS
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) offers protection for trafficking victims by allowing foreign victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons to apply to DHS for immigration relief, including the T nonimmigrant status (T visa) or U nonimmigrant status (U visa).
In her role at USCIS, Ms. Hartmann manages policy development and implementation of immigration relief for victims of human trafficking, the T and U nonimmigrant status, and the Special Immigrant Juvenile status for abused, abandoned and neglected immigrant minors. Mr. Whelan manages policy development and implementation of immigration relief for victims of human trafficking and other qualifying crimes through the U nonimmigrant status.
How to Register:
To register for the Thursday, March 24th, 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) training session, please click on the link below (or place it into your Internet browser):
Multiple participants from an organization are encouraged to register one individual for the session; participants can view the training through one computer and a speaker phone.
For those of you not familiar with WebEx trainings, all you need is access to a computer, the Internet, and your phone. After you register, the WebEx system will send you a confirmation e-mail with login information for both the web and the teleconference portions. Please save the confirmation email because it includes the following information:
Toll-free phone number and participant passcode for the audio portion of the training session; and
Web site link and passcode (same as the phone passcode) so you can view the PowerPoint (ppt) presentation as it is being presented. The ppt will advance automatically during the training session.
As part of the WebEx session, you can ask the presenter questions. Once on the call, the technician will guide you on how to ask questions orally. The speaker will answer questions during the last 15 minutes of the presentation.
We look forward to your participation!
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Monday, March 14, 2011
A family has to leave their homeland and move to Vermont. At first, it is hard to adjust because things are so different here. Then, just as they begin to get settled, the father is robbed while walking home from work. The family is frightened and confused. Should they call the police?
Living the Good Life in Vermont was created by the Awareness Theater Company of VSA Vermont to help refugees and immigrants understand their rights when crime happens to them....and to help Vermonters understand the feelings and experiences of our new neighbors!
The play, which was written and directed by Emily Anderson, will be performed at local community venues, schools, and houses of worship across the state this spring, summer and fall. It is approximately 1/2 hour long, and there will be a question and answer period after each performance. Interpreters will be available for performances in specific cultural communities.
We can incorporate a performance of the play into a larger community or school event. To book a performance in your area, contact Ian Williams: firstname.lastname@example.org or 802-399-9997.
To view a short psa about the play, visit http://www.cctv.org/node/102214
A video will also be available soon, free of charge, with translation into nine languages. To reserve a copy, contact Barbara Whitchurch: email@example.com
Monetary penalties for knowingly hiring and continuing to employ foreign nationals who are unauthorized to work in the U.S. are in the thousands of dollars. In certain instances, there can be criminal fines in addition to the civil penalties as well as the potential for imprisonment for individuals who verify the I-9 documents.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Talk: Solidarity with Immigrants
Solidarity with Immigrants
Arizona to New Hampshire
Rev. Liana Rowe
Tuesday, March 8, 7:00 p.m.
The Church of Christ
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Rev. Liana Rowe, a minster of the Southwest Conference
of the United Church of Christ, is a resident of N.
Phoenix, Arizona who has been working for humane
immigration policies for more than ten years.
She sits on the Board of Directors for Humane Borders, a
humanitarian organization that maintains water stations in
remote desert regions of Southern Arizona. She has also
been active with Somos America/We Are America
Coalition in advocating for human and civil rights in
Arizona. Rev. Rowe was 2011 recipient of the City of
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Dr. Rainer is an excellent doctor and takes time to explain your health/issues in detail. I never feel rushed with Dr. Rainer. However, her receptionist and nurse leave a bit to be desired.
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Dr. John Michel, DO is a gastroenterology specialist in Camp Hill, PA and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 and specializes in gastroenterology.
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Dr. Michel Kafrouni, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Houston, TX and has been practicing for 20 years. He specializes in gastroenterology.
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The University of Kentucky College of Nursing's Phyllis D. Corbitt Community Health Center—named in honor of Dr. Phyllis D. Corbitt, who served the Wilmore community for more than 40 years—opened in September 2015 in an effort to fill a need for accessible, basic health services in Jessamine County.
The clinic is completely staffed by faculty of the UK College of Nursing and provides comprehensive health care for people of all ages including health promotion, disease prevention, immunizations, management of acute and chronic health problems and behavioral health counseling and medication management. The clinic also offers school and sports physicals, as well as pre-employment health screenings.
Insurance and payment options
The clinic accepts credit cards, debit cards and insurance plans accepted by UK HealthCare. While UKHC strives to ensure that this list is current and accurate, frequently there are changes in the participating plans. See the list of insurers here. Inclusion of this list does not guarantee full payment by the insurance company. Please contact your insurance company to see if your visit to our clinic will be covered. Copays are due at the time of service and can be paid with cash, debit or credit card. Please call the clinic at (859) 858-0339 if you have questions.
Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To make an appointment, call (859) 858-0339.
317 East Main Street
Our providers and staff members:
Anthony Carney, DNP, APRN, CCRN, FNP-C
Amy C. DelRe, Practice Manager
Lori A. Fugate, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, WHNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Kristy Piersawl, RN, BSN
Sheila Melander, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FCCM, FAANP, FAAN - Director
Julie A. Marfell, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Tammy Mickschl, Patient Relations
*This clinic is not equipped to provide emergency treatment for life-threatening conditions.

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With as much strength as she could muster, Kallima forced herself shakily upright.
“We came… This way,” Kallima said to herself, again carefully attempting to rub debris from her eye.
An hour of muttering, tripping, and backtracking later, Kallima noticed that the trees thinned and, beyond them, a large, stone castle that she recognized as her school. Kallima laughed in relief and stumbled towards the building, tipsy with exhaustion. Teeth chattering, she leaned into the cold bars of the main gate and peered inside. The courtyard was empty. The tall fae’s heart and body sank. She knew of no other way into the school.
“Help…” she croaked to the empty yard.
She started to pull away when a tall, white figure caught her eye. Kallima squeaked for attention again. The white being pointed to the teen without looking, and Jun and Micah appeared behind her, rushing towards the girl.
“Oh, my stars, Kali! How did you get out there?” Micah asked.
“Mr. Vermicelli… Iggy…,” Kallima said.
“Ig did this to you?” Jun said, gaping at Kallima.
She shook her head weakly and said, “Saved me. In the… forest. Passed out.”
“He passed out?”
Kallima nodded, and Jun swore. Micah hurried away to open the gate. Kallima glanced past Jun, but she did not see the white figure again.
“She saw him, Micah,” Jun said. “Get her in here.”
“Ha-help Iggy,” Kallima panted.
“We will, Kali. We will. You first,” Jun assured her, his ears twitching nervously.
“Wha-wh-what is he?” Kallima asked as Jun and Micah pulled her inside.
“He’s Ig.” Micah said. “Jun, bring Jack and Shep. I’ll take this one to Anna.”
“I want to help.”
“No, Kallima,” Jun said sternly. “You need to get patched up.”

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Snapchat 101: What Brands Need to Know [Infographic]
What does the rise of Snapchat mean for brands? How big is the audience for the social messaging app? Is it only for Millennials? How are companies using it to reach consumers? And, most importantly, should it be part of your marketing strategy? To find out, check out MDG’s new infographic, Snapchat 101: What Brands Need to Know. It tackles these questions using data from recent research reports, as well as what we’ve learned from our own client engagements. The areas covered include:
1. How big is the opportunity?
The Snapchat audience is already huge.
- 150 million people use the service every day to send more than 400 million Snaps.
- That’s a bigger daily active user base than Twitter (136 million).
The platform is also growing incredibly quickly.
- Snapchat’s US user base is projected to increase by 27% in 2016 vs. 16% growth rate for mobile messaging in general.
- Snapchat is expected to add twice as many new users through 2020 as Twitter and Pinterest.
- By 2020 at least a quarter of the entire mobile population in the United States is projected to be using Snapchat.
Key takeaway: Snapchat has already established itself as one of the major social networks in a short period of time, and it’s expected to continue to grow rapidly for quite some time.
2. What is the audience demographic?
Most marketers believe that Snapchat’s core user base is very young, and that’s true — for now.
Snapchat has become the most important social network among teenagers.
Teens’ favorite social networks:
- Snapchat (28% rank #1)
- Instagram (27%)
- Twitter (18%)
- Facebook (17%)
- Tumblr (2%)
- Pinterest (2%)
Among adults, Snapchat’s user base also skews younger.
Share of adults using Snapchat:
- Age 18-24: 69%
- Age 25-35: 18%
- Age 35+: 14%
However, the fastest growing Snapchat audience is users over the age of 25.
- 50%: Half of new Snapchat users are over the age of 25.
- 2X: The growth rate of the 25+ audience is double that of the 25 and under audience.
Key takeaway: Right now Snapchat is primarily used by consumers 25 and under. That said, adoption is quickly growing among older adults.
3. Are most brands using it?
Many brands still haven’t taken the plunge and started using Snapchat for marketing purposes.
- 5% of companies say they’re currently using Snapchat as part of their marketing efforts.
However, bands are curious about the service and many plan to start using it soon.
- 16% of marketers say they plan on increasing their Snapchat activities in 2016.
- 28% of marketers say they want to learn more about the platform.
Key takeaway: One of the biggest barriers to adoption by brands is that many struggle to assess reach and engagement on Snapchat. This makes it hard to determine the ROI of investment.
Marketers rank social networks by ROI:
- Facebook (96% see good ROI)
- Twitter (64%)
- Instagram (40%)
- LinkedIn (38%)
- Pinterest (10%)
- SlideShare (4%)
- Snapchat (2%)
Key takeaway: Snapchat currently has relatively low usage among marketers. This seems to be changing, though, as the audience grows and the platform matures.
4. What are brands doing on it?
As with any social network, there are countless tactics marketers employ to reach consumers on Snapchat. That said, there are currently two primary ways brands are using the platform.
1. Directly Interacting with Followers
Many marketers use the Chat and Story features to engage audiences either on their own or via influencers. Common approaches include:
- Giving audiences peeks behind-the-scenes.
- Sharing discounts and big announcements.
- Entertaining with fun, strange content pieces.
2. Reaching Audiences Via Special Features and Advertising
The second major way that brands are using Snapchat to reach audiences is via the service’s paid advertising features. The three main paid formats currently offered by Snapchat are:
- Snap Ads: Short, vertically oriented video ads run as part of other Snaps.
- Sponsored Geofilters: Overlays that appear when a Snap is taken in a certain location.
- Sponsored Lenses: Animated filters that appear over a user’s face in a Snap.
Key takeaway: While the platform can be a bit daunting to figure out at first, Snapchat already has a number of fun ways for brands to engage with audiences.
5. Should your brand be using it?
So, the big question: Is it time for your brand to dive in and start using Snapchat? The answer is: it depends.
If you want to connect with a youthful audience, then you probably should be engaging on the platform.
- 41% of all 18 to 34-year-olds living in the United States can be reached via Snapchat.
- The average user now spends an average of 25-30 minutes a day on Snapchat.
Put simply: Younger consumers love Snapchat and they use it a lot, so it makes sense to engage them there.
If your target demographic is older, and/or less tech savvy, then the situation is more complicated. Our advice for these brands is to wait and see; keep an eye on Snapchat—a very close eye—it could be essential to your business very soon.
To understand how all this impacts your digital marketing efforts, check out Snapchat 101: What Brands Need to Know.
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Stealth, the art of remaining unseen and undetected, has always been a crucial factor in military operations. Among the various tactics employed, one prevalent method involves flying aircraft at altitudes considered "under the radar." This clandestine approach ensures that military planes evade the watchful eyes of surveillance systems and anti-aircraft establishments which primarily rely on radar technology for detection. By soaring as low as 100 feet above the ground, these aircraft become virtually invisible, showcasing a key characteristic shared by the most formidable armies around the globe: the ability to operate with utmost secrecy, precision, and tactical advantage.
Does Altitude Affect Radar?
The interaction between radar waves and the Earths atmosphere can be influenced by various factors, including altitude. As one ascends to higher altitudes, the density of the atmosphere gradually decreases. This decrease in density affects the propagation of radar waves and leads to several notable effects.
One effect is the bending or refraction of radar waves as they pass through the atmosphere. This refraction causes the radar waves to change their direction slightly, which can increase the detection range of radar systems, particularly at low angles. By bending the waves, the atmosphere acts as a lens, enabling radar to detect targets that might otherwise be out of range due to the Earths curvature.
Furthermore, altitude can also impact the speed of radar waves. Radar waves travel at the speed of light, but this speed can vary depending on the refractive index of the medium they travel through. This change in speed needs to be accounted for in radar calculations to ensure accurate measurements.
Additionally, the altitude at which a radar system operates can affect it’s ability to detect certain targets. For example, vegetation, hills, or buildings at higher altitudes may obstruct the radar beam, leading to reduced accuracy and detection capability. Similarly, atmospheric conditions such as fog or precipitation can also impact radar performance, making it more challenging to detect targets accurately at higher altitudes.
Impact of Altitude on Radar Coverage and Range: Discuss How Different Altitudes Can Affect the Coverage and Range of Radar Systems, Including the Loss of Coverage at Higher Altitudes and the Potential for Increased Range at Lower Altitudes.
Radar systems are highly dependent on altitude when it comes to their coverage and range. At higher altitudes, the coverage of radar systems tends to decrease due to a variety of factors. These factors include the Earth’s curvature, atmospheric attenuation, and increased radar beam divergence. As a result, the radar’s ability to detect targets becomes limited, leading to a loss of coverage.
Conversely, at lower altitudes, radar systems have the potential for increased range. This is primarily because the radar signals encounter less atmospheric attenuation and experience reduced beam divergence. As a result, radar systems operating at lower altitudes can detect targets at greater distances, extending their range.
It’s important to note that the specific impact of altitude on radar coverage and range can vary depending on the type of radar system, atmospheric conditions, and the surrounding terrain. Therefore, comprehensive evaluations are conducted to determine the optimal altitudes for radar installations to ensure effective coverage and maximize range capabilities.
However, there’s a specific range of altitude that falls under the radar, both literally and metaphorically. This range pertains to altitudes below 25,000 feet (7,620 meters) and within 40 to 60 nautical miles (75 to 110 km) of airports, where airport surveillance radar systems can effectively detect and track aircraft. Beyond this threshold, aircraft may go undetected by these radar systems, and other forms of surveillance or tracking methods may need to be employed.
What Height Is Under the Radar?
Airport surveillance radar systems are highly advanced and crucial tools in maintaining the safety and efficiency of air traffic. These systems possess the capability to detect and track aircraft with great accuracy, allowing for effective monitoring of airspace activity. Specifically, these radars are designed to reliably detect and track aircraft at altitudes below 25,000 feet (7,620 meters).
Radar Systems in Air Defense: This Topic Could Delve Into How Radar Systems Are Utilized in Military Air Defense Operations. It Could Discuss the Specific Capabilities and Requirements of Radar Systems Used for Air Surveillance, Target Tracking, and Threat Detection in Defense Scenarios.
- Radar systems play a crucial role in military air defense operations.
- These systems are designed for air surveillance, target tracking, and threat detection.
- They’re utilized to ensure the safety and security of defense scenarios.
- Radar systems have specific capabilities and requirements to effectively perform air defense duties.
- They provide timely and accurate information about aerial activities within a designated area.
- Target tracking is facilitated by radar systems to monitor and identify potential threats.
- Radar technology enables air defense personnel to detect and respond to incoming enemy aircraft.
- These systems are an integral part of modern air defense strategies worldwide.
- They support the overall effectiveness and efficiency of military operations.
Now that we understand the altitude limits for radar altimeters and weather radar, let’s delve into the importance of these altitudes and how they impact various applications in aviation and meteorology.
What Is the Altitude Limit for Radar?
The altitude limit for radar systems varies depending on the specific type and purpose of the radar. Radar altimeters, which are commonly used in aviation, typically provide readings up to 2,500 feet above ground level (AGL). These altimeters are designed to measure the precise distance between the aircraft and the ground, providing crucial information for safe landings and takeoffs.
On the other hand, weather radar systems are often equipped to scan a broader range of altitudes. By directing the radar downwards, weather radar can provide valuable data on precipitation patterns, cloud formations, and storm activity. In such cases, the radar can offer readings from a significantly longer range, extending up to 60,000 feet above ground level.
This capability is particularly important for aviation, where accurate and timely weather information is essential for flight safety.
Other factors, such as the environmental conditions and the radars power and frequency, can impact the range and effectiveness of the radar system. Additionally, advancements in radar technology continue to push the boundaries of altitude limitations, allowing for more comprehensive and accurate data collection at higher altitudes.
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When it comes to determining the altitude of a flying object, radar technology has it’s limitations. While radar can effectively locate an object within a quarter circle in the vertical plane, it can’t provide precise altitude measurements if it relies on a fan-beam antenna. In such cases, triangulation using multiple radars becomes necessary to obtain accurate altitude information.
Does Radar Detect Altitude?
Radar technology has undoubtedly revolutionized our ability to detect and track objects in the sky. However, when it comes to determining the altitude of a flying object, radar can sometimes fall short. The primary reason for this limitation lies in the design and functionality of the radar system itself.
To understand why radar struggles with altitude detection, we must first explore it’s basic principles. Radar operates by emitting radio waves, which then bounce off objects in their path and return to the radar antenna. By measuring the time it takes for the waves to return, radar can calculate the distance to the target. This process works flawlessly in the horizontal plane, allowing for precise location determination.
However, the same level of accuracy can’t be achieved in the vertical plane using a standard radar setup. Radar typically utilizes a fan-beam antenna, which emits radio waves in a wide, vertical pattern resembling a fan. This beam scans a quarter circle, allowing for azimuth detection but not precise altitude measurement. In essence, radar can tell us the general direction and approximate distance of a target, but it struggles to pinpoint it’s exact height above ground.
To overcome this limitation, triangulation techniques come into play. By deploying multiple radar systems in different locations and carefully measuring the angle and distance of a target from each radar, it becomes possible to estimate it’s altitude accurately. This method relies on the principles of geometric triangulation and trigonometry to calculate the targets height based on the data collected from multiple radar sources.
Challenges of Altitude Detection in Radar Systems
Altitude detection in radar systems poses certain challenges due to the nature of radar technology. Radar works by emitting radio waves and detecting the return signals when they bounce back from the objects in their path. While radar is effective in determining the range and azimuth of targets, accurately measuring altitude can be more complex.
One challenge is the accuracy of the altitude measurements. Radar waves spread out as they travel, causing a larger detection area at higher altitudes. This can result in altitude measurements being less precise compared to range and azimuth measurements.
Another challenge is the presence of ground clutter. When radar waves encounter terrain features, buildings, or other objects on the ground, they reflect back to the radar system. This can cause false signals and affect the accuracy of altitude detection, especially when distinguishing between targets at different altitudes.
Additionally, atmospheric conditions and weather can affect radar performance. Rain, snow, fog, or other precipitation can scatter radar waves, making altitude determination more challenging. Changes in air temperature, pressure, and humidity can also impact the propagation of radar waves, potentially leading to errors in altitude measurements.
To overcome these challenges, radar systems utilize advanced signal processing techniques, such as filtering and clutter rejection algorithms. These algorithms aim to distinguish between genuine targets at different altitudes and unwanted clutter signals. Furthermore, integrating radar data with other sensor inputs, such as GPS or altimeters, can enhance altitude estimation and improve overall detection accuracy.
During combat operations, aircraft often resort to flying at remarkably low altitudes, sometimes reaching as low as 100 feet, while maintaining high airspeeds. These extreme flight tactics are employed to outmaneuver ground missile radars, evade advanced surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft artillery, and enemy fighters, posing a formidable challenge to their detection and interception systems.
How Low Does an Aircraft Have to Fly to Avoid Radar?
In combat operations, the quest for evading radar detection becomes paramount for aircrafts survival. To achieve this, many aircraft are pushed to operate at astonishingly low altitudes, sometimes as low as 100 feet above the ground. At such perilously low heights, the aim is to exploit ground clutter and terrain masking to confound ground missile radars, sophisticated surface-to-air missiles, and enemy fighters.
By flying low, aircraft can significantly reduce their radar cross-section, making it arduous for radar systems to detect and track them effectively. Moreover, the close proximity to the ground provides additional challenges for radar systems, as ground-based clutter can create false echoes, confusing the enemy radar operators and reducing the chances of accurate tracking.
However, flying at such low altitudes requires exceptional skill and precision from pilots, demanding utmost concentration and tactical awareness. In this high-risk environment, speed also plays a crucial role. Operating at high airspeeds enables aircraft to quickly transit through hostile areas, minimizing the time available for adversaries to acquire and engage them. The combination of low altitude and high speed not only offers an effective evasion technique but also enhances survivability in the face of potential threats.
Nevertheless, despite the advantages low-level flying provides, it isn’t without limitations. The close proximity to the ground increases the likelihood of collision with obstacles, such as terrain features or man-made structures, requiring pilots to possess exceptional situational awareness and precise navigation skills. Furthermore, the intense physical and mental strain imposed on aircrews during such operations necessitates rigorous training and careful planning beforehand.
These armies invest heavily in state-of-the-art technology and tactics to maintain an element of surprise and maximize their strategic advantage. One crucial aspect of stealth is flying at altitudes that are considered under the radar. By operating at extremely low altitudes, military aircraft can evade detection by surveillance systems and anti-aircraft establishments. This allows them to execute missions covertly, gather vital intelligence, carry out precision strikes, and effectively disrupt enemy operations. The constant pursuit of remaining undetected highlights the significance of stealth in modern warfare and underscores the role played by altitude in achieving this crucial objective.


Charges announced in Elk man's murder
WOODBURY - Two suspects connected to the March homicide of an Elk Township man are in custody, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office.
Thomas J. Bergholz, 33, of Franklin Township, and Lawrance A. Bohrer, 47, of Pittsgrove, were arrested late Monday night in connection with the death of 58-year-old Michael A. Fazzio.
Bergholz and Bohrer were each charged with one count of felony murder, robbery and criminal restraint.
Bergholz was arrested at a Camden homeless shelter and is held at Salem County Jail. Bohrer was arrested at a relative's residence in Philadelphia by the city's police department and U.S. Marshals. He is held in Philadelphia awaiting an extradition hearing, the prosecutor said in a news conference Tuesday.
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All three men were acquainted, Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean Dalton said, but he would not reveal how the men knew each other.
Fazzio, 58, was found dead in his Elk Township home on Buck Road March 13 by a relative.
The county medical examiner ruled Fazzio's death a homicide, determining the cause a "mechanical and positional asphyxia," the prosecutor's office said in March.
Dalton revealed Tuesday the men had allegedly bound Fazzio's hands and feet "exposing him to the risk of serious bodily injury" on March 10.
Bergholz and Bohrer allegedly stole Fazzio's ATM card and cash, the prosecutor said.
The men allegedly left Fazzio bound in a position that constricted his airway, Dalton explained.
"His airway was compromised to the point he was unable to breathe, lost consciousness and died as a result," the prosecutor said.
Dalton said police do not know how long Fazzio was in that position.
Fazzio was "a very gifted and talented man," his daughter Stephanie Fazzio said.
"He was so smart and he could build anything. He could fix anything," she remembered.
Fazzio looked forward to conversations with the clerks at Wawa or the John Deere store in Elmer, she said. And he loved Stephanie and her brother "more than anything in this world."
"I remember my last conversation with my dad less than two weeks before he died," Stephanie Fazzio said, beginning to cry at the podium.
"I remember hanging up, saying, 'I love you, dad.' And his last words to me were, 'I love you more.' I'll always remember that."
Anyone with information should contact Detective Anthony Garbarino at (856) 384-5619 or Elk Township Detective Steven Wojciechowski at (856) 881-1101.
Carly Q. Romalino; (856) 486-2476; email@example.com


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Lucy Boynton was just 12 when she landed her first acting gig, as young Beatrix in 2006’s Miss Potter. But it wasn’t until 2016’s Sing Street—from Once director John Carney—that she really found her groove. “Because I started at such a young age, I went in with a ‘take what comes, do what I’m told’ approach,” says Boynton, now 24. “Sing Street was the first time I’d worked so collaboratively. [Carney] would say, ‘I hate this scene—let’s rewrite the whole thing.’ The amount of control he gave the actors was amazing.” Boynton, who was born stateside to travel-writer parents and moved to the U.K. at age 5, calls those two films “bookmarks” in a résumé that also includes the BBC’s 2008 Sense & Sensibility miniseries and last year’s Murder on the Orient Express.
This fall, Boynton stars opposite Rami Malek in the Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. She plays Mary Austin, the Queen frontman’s longtime companion, confidante, and muse, whose place in Mercury’s story is often overlooked. “Their relationship was such an exquisite thing to explore—how deeply supportive they were of bringing out in each other the most honest and real versions of themselves,” Boynton says. Before Bohemian Rhapsody hits theaters, on November 2, Boynton portrays the daughter of an early-20th-century cult leader in the Netflix thriller Apostle, which starts streaming October 12. “The difference between the two demonstrates my favorite thing about this job,” she says. “You get to live so many lives.”
Boynton’s Netflix run continues with The Politician, an upcoming comedy series that’s part of Ryan Murphy’s buzzed-about nine figure move to the streaming giant. (The series also stars Dear Evan Hansen’s Ben Platt and, reportedly, Barbra Streisand and Gwyneth Paltrow.) “It’s kind of terrifying,” Boynton says with a laugh. “It’s impossible not to be aware of the Ryan Murphy empire, but he is so kind and funny, and you feel in such safe hands every day.” As for roles Boynton would love to tackle, there’s a when rather than a who on her bucket list. “It was a bit of a whirlwind year in terms of jumping in and out of different time periods, but I haven’t done anything in the Jazz Age,” she says. “I’d love to do that.”

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•••• Sony launched the PlayStation Vita on Wednesday in North America and Europe, and analysts are predicting it could actually be a hit for the beleaguered company despite slowing sales in Japan. [Los Angeles Times]
•••• EA Sports' "NBA Live" franchise, which was briefly "NBA Elite" and then briefly non-existent, will be back for a 2013 edition. I hope EA just caves to "Linsanity" and throws Jeremy Lin on the cover. [Kotaku]
•••• Can "World of Warcraft" make you smarter? I'm not sure, but I can tell you firsthand that it can make you worse at sleeping. [Chicago Tribune]
•••• GBMC doctors are seeing more video game-related injuries. This is why I have a strict policy against moving while gaming, period. [ABC2 News]
Blowing Off Steam
Like many of you, I had two sacred trilogies guiding my developmental years: "Star Wars"and "The Lord of the Rings." For large chunks of the 20th century, those two works were the benchmarks in their genres of storytelling. After "Star Wars," If you were doing anything involving space, you couldn't not be aping George Lucas in some way or another. J.R.R. Tolkien's influence on the high fantasy genre is incalculable. Nearly every piece of entertainment involving a high fantasy realm of some kind is a spiritual offshoot of Tolkien's Middle Earth.
So why is it then that the video games for these two iconic brands have been so mediocre in recent years? "Star Wars: The Old Republic" is certainly getting a lot of praise from MMO fans, but in my mind the last truly good "Star Wars" game was "Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords," which didn't even ship completely finished. There have been some real duds from "LoTR" titles as well, such as the embarrassing berry-picking adventures of 2003's "The Hobbit." These are some of the most transcendent, cherished works of film and imagination. They don't just deserve "good" games, they deserve great games.
A reader on Twitter suggested that Game Cache regularly include some classic games as well as the new stuff, which is an excellent idea. Although, because I'm withholding, I'm not going to start with the game he suggested. Since it's in my bio, I thought I'd direct you to the 1989 classic "The Black Bass" for NES. The contest around this game that's mentioned in the bio was held at Vista Video in Jacksonville, in northern Baltimore County.
This was during a time when buying a video game was a huge deal. Everyone owned Mario and you just rented games like clockwork. You had to take a Polaroid of the biggest fish you had caught. Just being able to check the game out was half of the contest, since they were obviously perpetually renting out the two copies they had. My fish, a beautiful nine pound bass, stood at the top of the bulletin board for a solid week. Then, on the last day of the contest, I came in with my mom to collect my prize (a copy of the game and a month of free rentals). To my horror, someone had brought in a 9.6 pound fish. Since I was 6 years old, I cried like a baby right there in the store. Here's a video of "The Black Bass" in all its glory. The guy hooks a 13-pounder at the end of the clip. Bully for him.
This Week In Game Cache
Well, that's Game Cache's first full week in the books! I reviewed "Baseball Superstars 2012," a kooky, deep JRPG/sports mashup for iOS/Android. I also proved your mom wrong when she told you sitting in front of video games all day would ruin your eyes. Finally, I gave you quite a few words on the uphill battle the PS Vita is facing in the mobile gaming market.
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You'll get a chance to meet a fellow nerd in our first in an ongoing series of "Game Face" profiles. Better late than never, I'll be reviewing a certain RPG from a certain Baltimore-based developer that collaborated with a certain former big league pitcher on his studio's first release. If all of that fails to spark your interest, we'll give up and post a gallery of "Tomb Raider" cosplay.
Really Important Video
A couple weeks back, the big players in game development got together for the annual D.I.C.E. Summit to discuss and celebrate all that is good in gaming. To kick off the awards portion, Kooberz Studios creating this amazing stop-motion Lego video to celebrate the great achievements in gaming of 2011. See if you can name all the titles, and enjoy Lego Batman kicking serious ass.
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Two groups, Food Not Bombs and Everybody’s Kitchen, served a dinner of lentil, stir-fry veggies, brown rice, coffee and water to dozens of protesters about 7 p.m. Sunday in the park across the street from the state Capitol.
One of the organizers from Everybody’s Kitchen, who declined to give his name, estimated the two groups fed more than 1,000 people, counting breakfast and dinner.
They plan to continue doing so through the week, he said.
Ceraphin Coble, 45, said she was impressed with the organization of the protesters, and with the support groups such as Everybody’s Kitchen.
“I love to see the young people getting involved in things,” said Coble, whose protesting career spans decades, including a time when she said she locked herself to the White House gates in 1998.


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Celebrating its 16th year, Downtown Charleston ArtWalk is a free self-guided walking tour of Charleston’s shops, galleries and businesses featuring regional art and performances. Typically held the third Thursday of each month, participating shops and organizations extend their hours for browsing, shopping and mingling.
For details about this month's ArtWalk, visit the Downtown Charleston ArtWalk website for the monthly participating venue map. Participating shops are located in Downtown Charleston and feature a variety of art – from paintings and sculptures to photography and music.
Attendees can stroll along at their own pace, dip in and out of stores and stop off along the way for a bite to eat at a downtown restaurant. This well-loved family-friendly event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. and attracts art aficionados as well as folks who just want to get out and try something new.
For more information, visit www.artwalkcwv.com. ArtWalk is sponsored by The Masters Law Firm.


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Some problems of cyber crime and cyber terrorism fighting The international community has come to new epoch – information society epoch.
At present the human activity depends on telecommunication technologies used in almost all fields of people activity (communications, transport, space, power industry, water supplying, finances, trading, science, education, defense, public maintenance of law and order, medicine and so). In 1998 there were connected to Internet only 143 millions of people, but in 2001 the users quantity has reached to 700 millions. Russian Internet segment yet has 6 millions users or so.Rapid developing of telecommunications and global computer networks has created the reasons, which allow to commit of cyber crimes in the high technologies field more easier. The telecommunication technologies opportunities use by criminal organizations very widely.
The typical examples of such kind of crimes are: -transmitting of crimes collected capitals, -untaxed financial operations, -cracks and weapon sales through Internet, -crimes connections commitment by use of E-mail, -compromising” spreading, -theft of passwords and accessing networks codes, unlawful information coping, including commercial and confidential one, -hacker attacks, -producing and use of cloned personal radio-electronic measures (“similar”). By the way many of these crimes by idea, committing and results may be named as terrorist actions. Terrorist actions in the cyberspace could be done not only isolated persons or terrorist groups, but one state against another. By that cyber terrorism not differ from other kind of terrorism by nothing.
Extremist groups, separatist forces, advocates of ideas, which defy to the universal values ntensive use of modern technologies for their idea propaganda and information wars conduction. So, creating of finding and neutrality of influence on the information technologies is the main task of the society and it law-defense authorities. This understood so in the Russian Federation well. By the Maine office of special technical measures (M O S T M) of the Russian Department of Interior dates during 2001 year the quantities of committed in the cyber information field crimes on the territory of the Russia increased in 1. times or so compared with 2000 year.
The international community realized fully the possibility consequences rate from the cyber criminal thread and there was signed the International Convention of cyber criminal by the representatives of EC countries and also US, Canada and Japan in the November 2001. In the convention the crimes, which committed in the information field or against information resources or with the help of information measures factually ruled as cyber crimes and ruled the approximate list of this crimes: Unlawful access to information environment. -No legal interception of information resources. -Intervention into containing on the magnetic transmitters information. -Intervention into the computer system. -Unlawful use of telecommunication equipment. -Forgery with use of computer measures.
-Deviousness with use of computer measures. -Crimes, which connected with considered in the Convention contents actions. -Crimes, which connected with “child” porno. -Crimes, which connected with author and related rights breaking.
We think that cyber crime (and cyber terrorism as one of it kind) is the intervention into the telecommunication networks work, functioning in their environment computer programs or no sanctioning modification of the computer dates, leading to disorganization of the very important elements of the state infrastructure and creating of people death danger, causing the significant property loss or coming of other social danger consequences which makes to destroy the social protection, population frightening or influencing to the authorities decisions which profitably for criminals or their unlawful property and(or) other interests satisfaction.I’ll mark that to our mind cyber crime do not limited by crime boards which were committed in the Internet, it spread on all kind of committed in the information-telecommunication field crimes, where information, information resources, information technical could be subject (term) of crime infringes, field where offences has been doing and crime measure or tool. Information weapon could act selectively, it could be use through trans-board links, that could be cause of source finding impossibility.So information weapon can become an ideal measure for terrorists and information terrorism could become the threat of many states existence, what make the information protection matter the important aspect of national and international protection and this aspect role will be increased. In the foreign countries legislation the cyber terrorist very often named as hacker.
The arsenal of both are: different attacks kinds which allow to penetrate into the attacked network or intercept of network control -cyber viruses, including network viruses (worms), which modify and delete of information or block of calculation systems work -logical bombs- the commands kits , which penetrated into the program and operated at certain conditions for example after certain time period -“gresian horses “,which allow to do certain actions without poisoned system master (user) knowledge ( at present time widespread the kind of “gresians”, which send to its “master” through Internet different information from the spoiled computer, including registered users passwords) -measures of information exchange suppressing in the networks. It is no sense to doubt that the new measures will appear soon, as the cyber crimes weapon modified constantly depending from the protection measures which used by computer networks users: when the protection systems become improved, the attack measures become more sophisticated. The main features of cyber crimes are: -cyber crimes secretiveness -trans-broadness information, information resources, information technique could be the subject ( aim) of crime infringement, the environment when offenses committed and the crime measure or tool -computer information (crime traces) deleting and changing easiness -cyber crimes commitment traces kept in the technique facilities memory, in the electro-magnetic field, on the machine transmitters of computer information and occupy an intermediate position between material and ideal traces -“virtual” traces could not be removed, it is only possible to copy them -short time of cyber crimes traces keeping on the servers of the telecommunication networks companies-operators -unique peculiarity – actions immediateness, which directed to the computer information recognizing and persons identification which deal with unlawful activity in the computer networks. Taking into attention cyber crimes peculiarities there appear the whole technical and juridical problems complex, which connected with absence of: 1. Legislation acts, regulating of criminal-processional actions 2.
Specially training staffs (operate and investigate staff, specializing on the discovering and exposing of the crimes in the information-telecommunication field) 3. Necessary technical measures.


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US grand jury indicts Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira
Accused of leaking top-secret Pentagon documents in an online chat forum, Teixeira faces six counts of "willful retention and transmission of classified information relating to the national defense"
The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, accused of leaking top-secret military documents, has been indicted on federal felony charges, the US Justice Department said on Thursday.
A federal grand jury in Boston indicted him on six counts of "willful retention and transmission of classified information relating to the national defense."
Each charge provides a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000 (€228,000). The charges are in addition to the two counts filed by prosecutors against Teixeira after his arrest in April.
Biggest breach since Snowden
The 21-year-old Air National Guard IT specialist was arrested in April on charges of sharing highly classified military documents about Russia's war in Ukraine and other top national security issues in a chat room on Discord, a social media platform that started as a hangout for gamers.
Some of the files later appeared on other sites, including Twitter, 4chan and Telegram.
The stunning breach exposed to the world unvarnished secret assessments of Russia's war in Ukraine, the capabilities and geopolitical interests of other nations, and other national security issues.
It was the biggest such breach since the 2013 dump of National Security Agency documents by Edward Snowden and has raised tough questions about access by Teixeira, a junior staffer, to high-level secrets.


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Soil Health and Sustainability
In recent years, sustainability has become top of mind for consumers and stakeholders in virtually every industry and geographic region around the world. In terms of sustainable agriculture, that means food production systems that support both current and future generations.
Considered by many to be agriculture’s new frontier in agriculture, soil health has a simple and direct correlation to sustainability. As the primary medium in which crop production activites take place, soil represents a common denominator linking the three components of sustainable ag business: People, Planet, and Productivity.
There are three indicators often used to characterize soil quality: chemical properties, physical properties, and soil biology. In many agricultural systems, years of over-emphasis on the chemical and physical properties have resulted in soil that has become depleted biologically. Today’s research teaches that healthy biological activity is not sustainable. For growers, soil health pressure points include limiting erosion (phosphorus loss), nutrient acquisition, and water resource limitations.
It is now known that mycorrhizae are important beneficial fungi that comprise a major portion of microbial life in the soil. These fungi form a symbiotic relationship with an estimated 85% of the world’s plant species, contributing to plant health through an expansion of the root zone and replenishing depleted soils with important contributions to healthy soil structure. In fact, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is a unique example of a crop input that has both short-term (plant health) and long-term environmental (soil health) productivity benefits.

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The Truth About Trade-In Value
The most common thing that people have trouble with when purchasing a new vehicle is the trade-in value for their old car.
Be assured that if you're confused about the value of your trade-in and value, you're not the only one.
The purchase of a new vehicle should be an exhilarating feeling - getting behind that car for the first time, breathing the fresh car scent and then putting on those unforgettable initial few miles. That's what buying a brand new car is all about. The KFZ gutachter Dortmund will definitely interview you to figure out the incident's scenarios prior to assessing the car's damage.
But drivers consistently say that buying a car is not one of their favorite activities, mostly because of problems with the trade-in. How are you supposed to determine what the value of your car is worth? How do you know whether you're getting an amount that is fair? What can you do to mentally prepare to trade in your car?
What if we told you that the value of your trade-in doesn't need to be the lion in the dealership showroom?
It's true. Your trade-in value doesn't have to ruin your car buying experience. This guide will help you avoid the dangers of selling your car. Let's begin.
What is Trade-in Value?
The value of trade-in, or what a dealer will pay you for your car when you are shopping for an automobile new is the amount you could get for it. The amount is used to pay a down payment to purchase a new vehicle from the dealer's inventory.
You could trade in your car for numerous reasons. And the only alternatives are to keep your car, which isn't practical for most people; or to sell the vehicle yourself, which can cause a lot of problems by itself.
You have to prepare your car for sale, write advertisements, market it to those who are interested, monitor responses, meet prospective buyers and negotiate the price. All this before you even think about the legal paperwork.
Like using an agent to sell your house trading in your car at the dealership could make your life easier and reduce the risk of liability that comes with selling your vehicle privately.
However, the primary reason to sell your car is to get a tax deduction. Taxes will be paid only for the difference between the cost of the new vehicle and the old car's trade-in price. It's the norm in a majority of states. The portion you trade in of your purchase is tax-free.
KFZ-Gutachter has a saying that "Every car as unique as the person driving it." The statement might seem simple, but we've discovered it in our research into hundreds of thousands.
Every car has its own personality and history. These experiences will affect the car's trade-in value. In the end, the amount of work a dealer needs to perform to market the vehicle will determine the value of its trade-in. When evaluating an online trade-in calculator's magical range, you should ask yourself: "How much effort will it require to sell my vehicle?"


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|Sifted all purpose flour||1 Cup (16 tbs)|
|Brown sugar||1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), packed|
|Butter||1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)|
|Brown sugar||1 Cup (16 tbs), packed|
|Rum extract||1 Teaspoon|
|Sifted all purpose flour||1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)|
|Baking powder||1⁄2 Teaspoon|
|Flaked coconut||1 Cup (16 tbs)|
|Cut up maraschino cherries||1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)|
|Well drained crushed pineapple||1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)|
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a 9-inch square cake pan.
Sift 1 cup flour and 1/4 tsp.salt into bowl.
Add 1/4 cup brown sugar and blend lightly.
Add butter and work into dry ingredients first with a fork and then with fingers until mixture is crumbly.
Press firmly into bottom of prepared pan.
Bake 15 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Beat egg thoroughly.
Add 1 cup brown sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.
Beat in rum extract.
Sift 1/2 cup flour, baking powder and 1/4 tsp.salt together into mixture and stir to blend.
Stir in coco-nut, cherries and pineapple.
Spread over hot pastry layer and return to oven.
Bake about 35 minutes or until well browned.
Cool in pan and cut in bars.
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2805 Calories from Fat 922
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 107 g165.3%
Saturated Fat 79.4 g397%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 332.4 mg110.8%
Sodium 796.6 mg33.2%
Total Carbohydrates 449 g149.6%
Dietary Fiber 21.6 g86.3%
Sugars 289.2 g
Protein 32 g64.8%
Vitamin A 34.1% Vitamin C 11.1%
Calcium 31.7% Iron 73.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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At full capacity, Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 will build up to 500,000 vehicles annually.
Tesla’s tipped to reveal its new compact electric crossover next March ahead of production starting in 2020.
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Tesla Model Y will become the brand’s compact SUV, once it reaches production.
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CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO WITH A CULINARY DELIGHT (OR TWO!)
By Sarah Breemer Pfennigs
On May 5, 1862, early on in the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867), the Mexican army declared victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that commemorates that triumph, has become widely celebrated in the United States, especially areas with large Mexican-American populations. Parades, street festivals, speeches, and live musical performances can be found all over cities and towns across Mexico and the United States on Cinco de Mayo, but one of the more popular ways to mark the day is to whip up a traditional Mexican feast.
Me? I really need no excuse to eat Mexican food. Anyone who knows me well will tell you I could eat Mexican food every day. I adore its many layers – salty, creamy, crunchy, spicy. To me, it’s got it all.
Tamales – a traditional Mesoamerican dish made with seasoned meat and masa – might be one of my favorites. If you’ve never had one, you’re missing out. The first time I tasted one was on trip to Pátzcuaro, Michoacán (Mexico) my senior year in college. We were there to study ceramics, and spent most of our days in small rural villages. One of the women, after teaching us how to make tortillas (she made it look easy, but it SO WASN’T EASY), let us sample the tamales she’d been cooking all day. Seasoned pork encased in masa and steamed in corn husks – I’d never had anything like them, and I haven’t had ones as good since.
Tamales are among the traditional edibles you’d find at a Cinco de Mayo celebration. As delicious as they are, they can take an entire day to assemble and cook. They’re certainly worth it, although – full transparency here – I’ve never once attempted to make them. I will admit to being completely intimidated by the process. It’s one of those things you really need a few lessons – OK, more than a few lessons – to get right, and I’ve never had the pleasure of someone teaching me.
So, if I want tamales, I have to cheat a little bit. Pork Tamale Pie is a magnificent cheat.
There are a couple of beautiful things about the following recipes. Now that the weather is warming up, the idea of sweating over a stovetop isn’t exactly appealing. The first of these two recipes actually uses a slow cooker, which lets the chef avoid a hot kitchen and come home to a hot meal. Typically, slow cooker meals cook for 8-10 hours, so you can assemble everything in the morning before work, turn it on, and arrive home from work to fully cooked dinner. Now, I realize there are some who will say the only way to make carnitas is to braise the pork. By all means, if you’ve got the time, grab your Dutch oven and go for it.
Luckily, the first recipe makes a fairly large batch of pork, so you’re likely to have leftovers (unless you live in my house). That’s where the second recipe – Pork Tamale Pie – comes in. The casserole is easy to assemble and – although not the traditional steamed tamales your abuelita may have made you – downright delectable. This casserole has a wonderfully soft cornmeal crust soaked in red sauce and topped with caramelized pork carnitas, savory black beans, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh tomatoes. It’s an easy weeknight dinner and actually uses leftovers, which – for a busy family – can’t be beaten. It’s also an easy recipe to double and serve a crowd.
And if you’re not a pork fan, you can substitute just about any kind of meat: Beef, chicken, even turkey. For you non-meat-eaters, the Tamale Pie is easily adapted into a vegetarian meal – black beans, pinto beans, peppers, and sweet corn can make a hearty, meat-free filling over the cornmeal crust. Also, both recipes can be made extra spicy or extra mild, depending on your tastes and whom you’re feeding.
Speaking of the “whom” you’re feeding thing, although I garnished the Tamale Pie with fresh cilantro, I didn’t actually put any IN the casserole. Cilantro is a polarizing herb, and because my husband truly loathes it, I never use it. That said, it’s not lost on me that without cilantro, these dishes aren’t 100% legit. I did, however, add a splash (or three) of Avion tequila.
Hey, you use your spice, I’ll use mine.
Additionally, the cheese choice is entirely flexible. I prefer cotija, which is a briny Mexican cheese, similar to feta, or crumbly queso fresco. But really, you can use cheddar, pepper jack, pasteurized Mexican dipping cheese – really anything that floats your boat.
So, enjoy. And don’t forget the margaritas! On the rocks with salt for me, por favor.
(adapted from Damn Delicious)
4 pounds pork butt or pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed
2 onions, quartered
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup mango juice
3 limes, juiced
Lime zest from one lime
2 oranges, juiced (or ½ cup bottled orange juice)
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cube pork into large cubes, around 6-8 pieces. Season pork liberally with spice mixture, rubbing in thoroughly on all sides.
Place garlic, onions, orange juice, lime juice, lime zest, mango juice, and seasoned pork in the bowl of a slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
Remove pork from slow cooker and shred the meat before returning to the pot with the juices; season with salt and pepper to taste, if necessary. Cover and keep warm for an additional 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to broil. Place carnitas onto a baking sheet and broil until crisp and crusted, about 3-4 minutes. Serve with flour tortillas, Mexican rice, refried beans, shredded lettuce and cotija cheese.
Carnitas Tamale Pie
(adapted from Pinch of Yum)
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (14.75-ounces) creamed corn
1 can (4.5-ounces) chopped green chiles (or jalapenos)
1 cup red enchilada sauce
1 (15-ounces) black beans, drained
2-3 cups leftover carnitas
3 tomatoes, diced
1 cup queso fresco (or cheese of your choice)
French-fried onions (optional)
Chopped cilantro (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add oil and stir until the mixture becomes soft crumbs. Whisk in the milk and egg, then fold in creamed corn and green chiles. Stir until just combined. Bake in a 9” square pan (or larger, depending on how thick you want the tamale crust to be) for 25 minutes or until set. The crust will not be completely dry like cornbread. Tamale crust is softer and a little bit mushy.
Once baked, let cool for 15 minutes. Poke holes in the crust and pour enchilada sauce over the top. Squeeze excess moisture out of the carnitas (pork) and arrange on top of the crust. Drizzle with Mexican cream queso and sprinkle the crumbling cheese (or cotija) and tomatoes over the top.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, french fried onions, and/or fresh lime.


In church pews across the United States and around the world, we look furtively around as yet another priest tells us, as he has countless times, how sorry he is for the appalling mess the Catholic hierarchy has gotten us into. Abuse scandals and related cover-ups are just the tip of a very large iceberg. Sadly, for many Catholics, that scandal is one of many as we have watched the dereliction of leadership and the sin of clericalism strike blow after blow to the battered body of the church. In this issue of Conscience, we look beyond this discouraging state of affairs to ask what a future church should look like. We begin to map out a route that will get us there, finding hope in the shantytowns of South Africa — where a real church leader shares his vision of a church built on service to the poor — and in interviews with strong role models for women’s leadership in the future church.
What does it mean to trust women and value individual conscience? World-renowned experts agree: Catholics – and many people of faith – all over the world are prochoice, and always have been. Watch the film here.
The religious right in America hitched its wagon to President Trump to impose their beliefs on others and limit the health care people can and cannot receive. It began with President Trump’s first stroke of the pen reinstating and callously expanding the global gag rule.
This article was originally published by The Hill.
CHICAGO – Catholics for Choice opposes any city plan to subsidize Presence Health downtown headquarters given the hospital rejects abortion and contraception. In a letter to aldermen and obtained by POLITICO, Catholics for Choice says Catholic bishops are allowing women “to be treated as second-class citizens in facilities supported by public dollars.”
This piece was originally published by Politico.
The article “Bishop sees shift in youths,” Jan. 18, provides an important opportunity to remind readers that the bishops of New York do not speak for all the more than 7 million Catholics across the Empire State. Like Gov. Andrew Cuomo, those faithful, everyday Catholics understand the sacred duty of each individual to listen to their conscience and our duty to protect others’ right to do the same. The governor’s support of the Reproductive Health Act is an act for the common good, and he does so in good conscience.
Catholics for Choice lifts up the voices of the millions of faithful Catholics around the globe. We know Catholics do not want their representatives blindly following the church hierarchy’s opinion on public policy in place of their own. As a statesman who is also Catholic, Cuomo faithfully follows his conscience in upholding the rights of New York’s women to follow their consciences regarding pregnancy and abortion. He is, after all, the governor of all of New York, not a marionette of the bishops.
This article was originally published at the Albany Times-Union.
When President Trump was elected, many women realized that something that seemed a far prospect could become reality — that Roe V. Wade could be overturned. In the face of this threat, we have also seen something inspiring. State legislators across the country — from Oregon to Illinois to New York — have passed a wave of progressive laws to protect access to abortion and safeguard a woman’s autonomy to make her own moral choices over deeply consequential, deeply complex decisions around when and whether to continue a pregnancy.
This piece was originally published by The Hill.
Re “The War of Words on Abortion” (Op-Ed, Jan. 10):
Charles C. Camosy is wrong in throwing up a smokescreen to pretend that the abortion debate is a struggle over language.
Pro-choice victories in Ireland, Chile and likely soon in Argentina clearly demonstrate that increasingly, on a global scale, people in Catholic-majority countries are taking a stand for the values, morals and ethics of defending a woman’s right to choose.
Those who favor women’s rights are not running away from fundamental principles like conscience; they are embracing the reality that women’s rights are human rights. They understand the challenges to women’s health and well-being when we deny their right to make free choices over their bodies.
This letter was originally published in the New York Times.
As the Roman Catholic Church marked the 50th anniversary of the major Humanae Vitae encyclical, which prohibited the use of condoms and contraceptives, a worldwide survey from a Catholic pro-choice group found that large majorities of Catholics disagree with the ban.
Catholics for Choice revealed last week statistics from a survey it carried out on people who identify as Catholic, asking them whether they agree or disagree with Pope Paul VI’s document that said using such birth control methods is morally wrong.
This piece was originally published by the Christian Post.
Launching a report, Humanae Vitae and the Damage Done, Jon O’Brien of the US-based Catholics for Choice said: “Many Catholics choose to ignore the Vatican’s ban on birth control, but the world’s poorest people do not have that luxury. For half a century, the Catholic hierarchy has blocked funding and access to contraception for family planning and HIV/Aids prevention, with deadly impacts for the most vulnerable globally.”
This article was originally published in The Guardian.
Global poll and report shows poorest communties are hurt by Vatican ban on birth control
Washington, DC – Today Catholics for Choice launched a new report and global poll—in advance of the 50th anniversary of the Vatican’s ban on contraception on July 25—detailing half a century of hurt this policy has caused for millions of the world’s most vulnerable people.
While Humanae Vitae, the Vatican’s ban on contraception, has shaped policy on birth control and HIV/AIDS prevention globally, many people are not aware of this policy, know its influence or the damage it has caused.
Read our full statement here.
Belden Russonello Strategists commissioned a national survey of Catholics in the United States for Catholics for Choice in 2018. The polling data relates to the Vatican’s ban on birth control, Humanae Vitae, and it’s public perception.
View the polling data here.