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I don't know how you spent your weekend, but I spent mine glued to my Twitter feed, scanning Google News, and generally obsessing over the continuing mind-blowing revelations over spying by the National Security Agency.
The reports that came in last week were chaotic and contradictory. Some were overstated, others clearly wrong. Separating truth from fiction in any complex story is difficult, but when the story is about the world's largest and most secretive organization, it becomes nearly impossible. Still, here's a summary of what we think we know.
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PRISM is not the name of an NSA secret data gathering operation, but rather the name of the software used by the spooks to mine and analyze data (most likely built by Palantir Technologies, though the company has so far denied it).
The spooks apparently did not build automatic backdoors into Apple, Google, Facebook, Yahoo, and the rest, and do not automatically capture all data posted to these networks. But it is likely the NSA has built some kind of black-box system or even just an API that allows access to data from these Internet giants on select individuals.
The NSA and the White House claim that the spying is only targeted at foreign nationals, not U.S. citizens. But they also acknowledge that some Americans get caught up in the net. What happens to these citizens and their data, though, remains a mystery -- classified, top secret, and not for our eyes at all.
The man behind the curtain
But the biggest bombshell is that yesterday the leaker revealed himself to the world. He's a 29-year-old IT infrastructure analyst named Edward Snowden, working for government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton, who couldn't live with his conscience any more about what he felt was a clear and present danger to our freedoms posed by the immense power of the NSA.
Snowden is no Bradley Manning. He didn't leak these documents to hurt the United States. He professes to love his country. He says he deliberately withheld information that could expose NSA personnel or hurt individuals (which means he's no Lewis Libby or Dick Cheney, either). Before deciding to leak the documents to the press, he left his home and his $200K job in Hawaii and holed up in a hotel room in Hong Kong.
The Guardian has a 12-minute video interview with Snowden in his hotel room that's worth watching. He seems like a forthright, sincere, smart, and somewhat guileless individual -- an innocent, if you will, who may well end up slaughtered, if not penned up for the rest of his life.
At around the 2:45 mark he gets into the heart of why he did what he did:
The NSA specifically targets the communications of everyone, it ingests them by default. It collects them in its system and it filters them and it analyzes them and it stores them for periods of time, simply because that's the easiest, most efficient, and most valuable way to achieve these ends. While they may be intending to target someone associated with a foreign government or someone they suspect of terrorism, they're collecting your communications to do so...
Any analyst at any time can target anyone. Any selector, anywhere. Where those communications will be picked up depends on the range of the sensor networks and the authorities the analyst is empowered with... I, sitting at my desk, certainly had the authority to wiretap anyone, from you or your accountant to a federal judge to even the president if I had a personal email.
I think there's only one appropriate response: Holy ****!


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"PPIx::Regexp::Structure::Quantifier" has no descendants.
DESCRIPTIONThis class represents curly bracket quantifiers such as "{3}", "{3,}" and "{3,5}". The contents are left as literals or interpolations.
METHODSThis class provides no public methods beyond those provided by its superclass.
SUPPORTSupport is by the author. Please file bug reports at <http://rt.cpan.org>, or in electronic mail to the author.
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Taiwanese motherboard maker Gigabyte Technology will come out with two Android tablets later this year, including one that can also run Windows, and a Windows 8 tablet next year, the company senior vice president said on Wednesday.
Those tablets follow the release of Gigabyte's S1080, a heavy tablet that runs Windows 7 Home Premium. The Gigabyte tablets will enter an increasingly crowded tablet market, as makers from Apple to obscure white-box brands launch new models this year.
Gigabyte tablets due by July will come in two screen sizes, 7 inches and 10 inches, said Senior Vice President Richard Ma.
The larger ones will run Google's Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) OS, which was designed expressly for tablets, and the smaller ones will run the older Android 2.2 system. Android 3.0 better supports bigger screens, whereas Android 2.x was designed for mobile phones.
Another line of Gigabyte tablets, due in October, will be able to run either Windows 7 or Android, letting users choose when they start up the machine. That would give something to both casual Internet users who prefer Android and to business users who find Windows more compatible with Microsoft Office software, Ma said. Gigabyte has not decided which Android version to use, he said.
Although Android users can use tablets to read documents, compatible tablet software seldom allows editing those files and therefore the system does not appeal to business users, Ma said.
Both the tablets release in July and in October will use Intel Atom processors but not include USB ports. They will sell for less than US$400 per unit, he said. He would not release other specifications, saying they had not been finalized.
Gigabyte will also begin developing a Windows 8 tablet by the end of the year. That tablet will be on the market in the final quarter of 2012, possibly using an ARM processor.
Microsoft demonstrated an early build of Internet Explorer 10 running on an ARM chip at the Mix11 conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, and has said that the next version of Windows will work on ARM processors as well as those based on the x86 architecture.
"Everyone is hoping that Windows 8 will support ARM," Ma said.
If ARM and Windows don't work together by late next year then, the tablet due on the market then will use an Intel x86 processor, Ma said. He did not give detailed specifications for the planned Windows 8 tablet.
Only a small proportion of tablets sold today run Windows. Apple's iOS is expected to dominate the media tablet market this year with 48 million units, a 69 percent share, with Android taking a 20 percent share, market research firm Gartner said in a report Monday. Windows tablets, not included in that report, sell roughly 2 million units per year, including older convertible slates, said Gartner's Taipei-based principal analyst Tracy Tsai.
Gigabyte, not a household name in many developed markets, will sell tablets and notebook computers through B2C e-commerce channels to cut retail costs, Ma said.
But the tablets are more likely to gain a following in developing markets, said Michael Clendenin, managing director of RedTech Advisors in Shanghai.
"In developed markets they don't have much recognition among consumers and I don't think they're going to spend a lot of money on marketing," Clendenin said.


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LOS ANGELES--We've been following the Chevy Volt as it has progressed through many milestones before it became a development mule based on the 2011 Chevy Cruze last May. That test drive was completed entirely in electric-only mode. Today, we had a chance to slide behind the wheel of a Volt that looks and feels much closer to production. We experienced the car in both pure-electric and sustained-charge modes, in which the conventional gas engine powers an onboard alternator to supply the needs of the electric motor when the batteries reach an elected state of discharge.
The Volt is still about a year away from production, with an intended launch date of November 2010. But for chief engineer Andrew Farah, the process has been remarkably condensed.
The prototype Volt we drove in the parking lot of the Dodgers Stadium in downtown Los Angeles is what Farah calls a 65 percent write-off vehicle, meaning it's about 65 percent of the way to full production standards. As such, it had a few technical bugs already identified and rectified for future cars. Still, this prototype is a fully representative vehicle in terms of structure and drivetrain.
Electric propulsion systems are well-known for their smooth and quiet operation. So the unobtrusive cycling of a gasoline engine is considered a crucial aspect of this kind of hybrid system. Consumers simply won't tolerate a system that doesn't operate seamlessly. Here is how the Volt performed.
The Specs
The Volt uses a three-phase AC induction motor rated at 120 kilowatts, or 160 hp, powered by a 6-foot-long, 375-pound array of lithium-ion cells mounted low along the Volt's floorpan. Though Farah wouldn't say precisely how much the Volt weighs at this point (we suspect it will tip the scales at around 3500 pounds), he did mention that much work has been done to keep the center of gravity as low as possible, to help diminish the driver's perception of mass. Of course, weight mounted higher in the chassis would result in more noticeable roll.
The engine is a normally aspirated 1.4-liter inline four-cylinder unit from GM's global Family Zero range, manufactured in Flint, Mich., and it is hooked to a 53-kilowatt alternator to provide current for the Volt's electric motor once the battery pack has discharged about halfway. To prolong battery life the cells are never allowed to recharge higher than about 80 percent of maximum, and they are never permitted to discharge more than about 50 percent unless an emergency occurs, and "limp-home mode" is triggered.
Careful cell management is key to efficient utilization, not to mention the safe operation of lithium-ion cells, some of which have been known to fail in spectacular pyrotechnic fashion unless stringent temperature controls are in place. The Volt has dedicated cooling and heating systems for the battery pack, along with elaborate cell-condition-monitoring mechanisms for optimal efficiency.
The chassis is based on GM's Delta architecture, similar to that underpinning the new Cruze model, which promises contemporary ride and handling performance.
The Drive
The first few minutes of driving in pure electric mode proved the Volt is exceedingly smooth and quiet in the way it goes down the road. Indeed, the absence of mechanical clamor produces new challenges for noise, vibration and harshness engineers. Farah cited a redesign of a rear-suspension component as an example of issues that arise when the background sounds of a conventional engine and transmission are absent.
That happy state of affairs should last for 40 miles or so on a fully charged battery pack--enough to meet the round-trip commuting requirements of 80 percent of drivers. When the 1.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine cuts in during our drive, Farah is the first to notice it. We're actually surprised to hear the news. That's how subtly the gas engine makes its entrance. And in driving circumstances that only require modest throttle application, most occupants will probably not even notice it.
That's because the job of the gas engine is simply to provide the electric motor with precisely the amount of electrical energy it needs at the time. As Farah points out, if you're on a sustained steep climb and trying to maintain a high cruising speed, the gas engine might climb as high as 5000 rpm to meet the challenge. In that case, the engine's exertions will be very obvious. But most of the time, the small gas engine purrs along at sound levels easily drowned by the car's normal operating noises. Turn on the stereo and you'll likely never hear it kick in.
In normal operation, the Volt is so quiet that the engineers have incorporated a politely subdued beep into the headlight flasher function to alert pedestrians to its presence. The gas engine will only run when it's called upon to power the electric system. And it seldom needs to rev at a high rpm, since the control computers on board the Volt can vary the alternator load and maintain high efficiency (cranking out plenty of juice) with lower revs.
So why isn't the gas engine used to fully recharge the lithium-ion battery pack back up to its maximum once discharged? It would be an inefficient use of fuel, Farah says, since recharging is what the grid does best, re-energizing the Volt's battery pack in a few hours at 240 volts, and in about 8 hours when suckling at a household 110-volt outlet. Although it's somewhat hard to evaluate the Volt's entire performance envelope within the tight confines of a parking-lot autocross course, it feels adequately powered in its normal mode, which allows a maximum output of about 90 kilowatts (about 121 hp). The Volt is downright peppy in Sport mode, which is selected at a pushbutton on the dash and boosts output by 20 kilowatts (27 hp).
In Sport mode, the front wheels were hard-pressed to stay on-line at full-throttle through one of the coned-off corners on our course. In fact, the outside front tire was even rolling off its rim a bit under the load. During this, the Volt felt stable and predictable. Communication through the steering wheel was direct and pleasantly hefty, and the brake pedal felt similarly deliberate and readable.
Yet another drive mode can be selected at the central-mounted lever--maximum regenerative braking. Drop the selector into Low, intended for slow city use, and the Volt suddenly produces much stronger drag when the throttle is released, producing higher levels of regenerated current. It's so strong that in many urban driving conditions we'd rarely need to touch the brake pedal. The normal regen strategy is adaptable, dictated by running conditions, but it usually produces an effect similar to other hybrids--like a coasting effect on a lifted throttle.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt Photo Gallery
The Bottom Line
Our brief experience with this Volt prototype in L.A. was impressive. Though the team is still fine-tuning the hardware and software, the Volt appears to be just as livable, comfortable and quick (and in sport mode much more so) as conventional hybrids on the road today. But the real question is: what kind of fuel efficiency will the Volt deliver in the real world? To find out we'll have to slide behind the wheel of a production Volt. We can't wait.


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ESPN and its family of networks will be showing every game of this competition of champions from every region of the planet.
Here's what you need to know:
Opening round
June 14 – South Africa vs. Iraq, 9:55, E2/360/EM
June 14 – New Zealand vs. Spain, 2:25, E2/360
June 15 – Brazil vs. Egypt, 9:55, E2/360/EM
June 15 – USA vs. Italy, 2:25, E1/360/EM
June 17 – Spain vs. Iraq, 9:55, E2/360/EM
June 17 – South Africa vs. New Zealand, 2:25, E2/360/EM
June 18 – USA vs. Brazil, 9:55, E2/360
June 18 – Egypt vs. Italy, 2:25, E2/360/EM
June 20 – Spain vs. South Africa, 2:25, E2/360/EM
June 20 – Iraq vs. New Zealand, 2:25, 360
June 21 – Egypt vs. USA, 2:25, E2/360/EM
June 21 – Italy vs. Brazil, 2:25, E1/360
June 24 – Group A winner vs. Group B runner-up, 2:25, E1/360/EM
June 25 – Group A runner-up vs. Group B winner, 2:25, E1/360/EM
Third-place match
June 28 – Semifinal Losers, 8:55, E2/360/EM
June 28 – Semifinal Winners, 2:25, E2/360/EM
Guide: E1 – ESPN, E2 – ESPN2, 360 – ESPN360.com, Mo-TV – ESPN Mobile TV
Except for the Iraq/New Zealand game on June 20, you can watch every game from your couch. And, on that day, you should probably be watching Spain anyway.
Who's playing?
The champions of FIFA's six regions, plus the World Cup holders (Italy) and host (South Africa) make up this tournament.
Spain, New Zealand and Iraq will join South Africa in Group A while Brazil, Italy, Egypt and the United States comprise a far tougher Group B.
Team capsules
Qualified: Euro 2008 winner
FIFA World Rank: 1
Players to watch: Fernando Torres (Liverpool), David Villa (Valencia), Iker Casillas (Real Madrid) and Cesc Fàbregas (Arsenal)
Skinny: Have to be considered the favorites, along with Brazil, to take the trophy.
New Zealand
Qualified: 2008 Oceania Cup winner
FIFA World Rank: 82
Players to watch: Simon Elliott (San Jose Earthquakes), Chris Killen (Celtic) and Ivan Vicelich (Auckland City)
Skinny: As the lowest ranked team in the field, the Kiwis have their work cut out for them. They are in a favorable group, however.
Qualified: 2007 Asian Cup winner
FIFA World Rank: 77
Players to watch: Younis Mahmoud (Al-Gharafa), Emad Mohammed (Sepahan) and Hawar Mulla Mohammed (Anorthosis Famagusta)
Skinny: Earned a 1-1 draw with Poland in South Africa in a friendly last week, and looked pretty good doing it. The Iraqis have a good chance of finishing second in this group.
South Africa
Qualified: 2010 World Cup host
FIFA World Rank: 72
Players to watch: Steven Pienaar (Everton), Aaron Mokoena (Blackburn Rovers) and Rowen Fernández (Arminia Bielefeld)
Skinny: Not having Benni McCarthy in the side could spell big trouble for the Bafana Bafana. His 75 career caps and 31 goals will be sorely missed by a team that might end up lacking punch in this tournament.
Qualified: 2007 Copa America winner
FIFA World Rank: 5
Players to watch: Kaka (Real Madrid), Robinho (Manchester City), Luis Fabiano (Sevilla) and Júlio César (Inter Milan)
Skinny: Has had mixed results under Dunga in recent months. The real question is this: Which Brazil side will show up?
Qualified: 2006 World Cup winner
FIFA World Rank: 4
Players to watch: Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus), Luca Toni (Bayern Munich), Gianluca Zambrotta (AC Milan) and Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
Skinny: The re-hire of coach Marcelo Lippi has done wonders for the Italians. And if that first match with the U.S. is anywhere near as goos as their 2006 World Cup clash, this tournament will be off to a fine start.
Qualified: 2008 African Cup of Nations winner
FIFA World Rank: 40
Players to watch: Ahmed Hassan (Al-Ahly), Mohamed Aboutrika (Al-Ahly) and Mohamed Shawky (Middlesbrough)
Skinny: No one's talking much about Egypt, but any nation that wins the African Cup has to be worth its salt. Still, being without their best striking option, Zaki, hurts them quite a bit.
United States
Qualified: 2007 Gold Cup winner
FIFA World Rank: 14
Players to watch: Landon Donovan (L.A. Galaxy), Tim Howard (Everton), Clint Dempsey (Fulham) and Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes)
Skinny: Some injuries to the back line and central midfield have coach Bob Bradley shuffling the lineup a bit. And playing Italy and Brazil right out of the chute isn't going to help.
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Coeliac disease
Open all pages about Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is caused by the immune system attacking and damaging your gut when you eat food containing gluten.
Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. It stops you from taking in nutrients.
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Part of UFC middleweight contender Chris Leben's charm, it seems, are his flaws.
From his days as a troubled but gifted prospect on the original season of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality series to his recent stint in rehab to kick an addiction to prescription painkillers, Leben has remained a fan favorite due as much for his willingness to bare his soul as for his penchant for crowd-pleasing brawls.
Now, with 15 months of sobriety under his belt, the slugger hopes fans are still around to see what he believes will be an impressive second act.
"I'm a creature of excess – everything in excess and nothing in moderation," Leben told USA TODAY Sports and MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "That's kind of been my motto for life. So this health thing, and this energy I have, I'm getting addicted to that. It's a complete rebirth."
Over the past two-plus years, Leben has struggled through a 1-3 stretch that left many wondering if, at 32, the Oregonian's fighting days were over. Aware that his career was at a crossroads, Leben looked for an opportunity to change. When his wife proposed relocating from Hawaii to San Diego so she could attend law school, Leben found his answer at Alliance Training Center, a famed gym just outside of "America's Finest City."
"I came out to San Diego, and I went to Alliance to practice for a day, and you see all those guys – Dominick Cruz, Phil Davis, Mike Chandler and many more – on the mat every single practice," Leben said. "With the camaraderie and the team that it is, I realized, 'Holy crap. This is what I need to be a part of if I want to keep progressing in the sport.'"
In addition to his work at Alliance Training Center, Leben has crafted an entirely new approach to his nutrition and well-being. It includes following the tenets of an alkaline diet, in which he obtains many of his daily nutrients through vegetable juicing and weekly trips to an isolation tank to aid in his healing.
Leben (22-9 MMA, 12-8 UFC) puts his new theories to the test at Saturday's UFC 162 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. Leben faces prospect Andrew Craig (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in a preliminary card bout (FX, 8 p.m. ET) prior to the evening's main card (pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET).
The result could prove pivotal in Leben's career. After all, another loss could signal his UFC release while a win could possibly launch a career turnaround. But for Leben, that's hardly the most important part of the story. For him, managing the flaws remains paramount.
"It's more than just getting sober," Leben said. "It's a complete lifestyle change. It's just a different story these days, and I think for me, it will probably always be something that I'm dealing with. It's like they say: one day at a time. I just train hard and focus.
"I love where I'm at right now. Fighting is just one little detail that's coming up shortly, but I love where I'm at, and I'm going to continue on that path."
For the latest on UFC 162, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.


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Frans Hofmeester filmed his adorable daughter Lotte every week, from when she was a baby to how old she is now (12 years old), and stitched all the videos together to make this amazing time lapse video that shows what growing up looks like.
Hopefully he'll be able to continue this awesome project of his daughter in the future too. [Frans Hofmeester Vimeo]


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Liberty Ianthe Bloom Lapis Pillow, square
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Materials: Cover is 100% linen backed in a slub linen
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Wait? You Mean…It's 2017?!
How have I not posted anything since July?! Well, there were a few abandoned posts that I just didn't like the sound of before posting them, and the many ideas for posts I either didn't have the time, energy, or wherewithal to write and post. There were the posts about Star Wars, or politics, or the depression/anxiety I've been going through, or…. Well, you get the idea.
…A pause…
Those pauses are as much for me as for you, because I realized as I was writing that last paragraph that I'm falling into a voice I employ on this blog which is usually fine but isn't right now. It's more chipper than I wish to sound. The fact is, I've been in a mental storm for over a year now. Closer to a-year-and-a-half now. I'll be calling my doctor soon. When I checked a list of symptoms of depression, I've had almost all of these on a nearly constant basis since late-summer of 2015. Naturally, 2016 really helped with things. As my graduate studies progressed, and my grades have been superb, my personal writing and reading went down, down, down. Maybe this is part of it. But I don't think it's all of it. I found myself sitting around on the days my now-four-year-old was at daycare not writing, not doing homework, not doing anything. Toward the end of my summer vacation, I forced myself out of the apartment to get pizza. It was my birthday. Whee.
There was my oldest daughter graduating high school and moving on to college. I'm so proud of her. I worry about her, though, because I'm her Dad. I also worry for other reasons. But I'm proud of her and happy to see the young woman she is and the woman she is becoming.
There was work-related stresses. Some of those will hopefully be put to rest soon as I apply for a teaching license extension, but until it's in my hands, I'll be
terrified worried.
In late October, doctors thought they found ovarian cancer in my mother. They did. They also found a pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot in her lung. They treated the clot and she had the cancer removed. They believe they got it all but she's going to have to go through chemotherapy soon.
My wife has work-related stress.
Did I mention that I hardly have time to write my fiction as I write my papers, discussion posts, etc.? It's not simple time management, either. There's no energy or time. Not in my current life.
I won't even mention the "election."
All these could be factors. But….
Look, 2016 wasn't all bad. There was a lot of good, even great. My family life is amazing. I'm relatively healthy. So are my daughters and my wife. I have a job I really enjoy. I still have the ability, up here in my head, and down here in my heart, to write my stuff. I've seen some good movies and read a few of my books, and have been exposed to a helluva lot of good books for my classes that I haven't really been able to read because of time/energy. By next Monday, I'll be halfway through grad school. I don't quite see the light at the end of this tunnel, but I think I see something.
But this…depression? Anxiety? Both? Melancholy? It's been bad. I'm trying my damnedest in public and with friends to hide it, more to keep myself from falling too far into the chasm, but it's growing harder to keep it at bay. It really is.
So that's why I haven't posted since July. Time, energy, self-doubt, and this funk.
I hope 2017 will change that. I have my doubts. But I will do my best.
I've been called pessimistic by some people I know. I'm not pessimistic. If you saw how dark things are in my head, you'd know I was an optimist. I have to be.
So thanks to all who cared enough to show me this past year. Thanks to those who have made me feel like a good man, husband, father, teacher, even writer. I will try to do better in 2017. In these uncertain times, it's all any of us can attempt.
Posted on January 1, 2017, in Family Stuff, Life, Memoir, Parenting, Teaching, Writing and tagged 2016, anxiety, depression, life. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.


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GSKILL Extreme Series (HZ) DDR I PC4000 Dual Channel Review
Memory by KeithSuppe @ 2005-12-24
GSKILL?s foray into the Western overclocking community was explosive. While their early modules were ergonomically challenged; without heatspreader and barren, they packed quite a performance punch. Today we test the Extreme Performance PC4000 in 2048MB Dual Channel kit form.


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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2010— -- Although no final decision has been made because of family considerations, ABC News has learned that White House officials are preparing for Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel to announce on Friday -- as Congress adjourns for recess -- that he is leaving his post to explore a run for mayor of Chicago.
White House officials expect that President Obama will also name an interim chief of staff, perhaps senior adviser Pete Rouse, at the announcement.
Sources close to Emanuel cautioned that he has yet to pull that last trigger on the decision.
Emanuel's likely departure is not a surprise; his mayoral aspirations are well known.
Longtime Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley's announcement earlier this month that he would not seek reelection created the opportunity that Emanuel has long been seeking.
The former Chicagoan has never been coy about his desire to head the proverbial City With Shoulders.
"One day I would like to run for mayor of the city of Chicago. ... That's always been an aspiration of mine, even when I was in the House of Representatives," Emanuel said in April to Bloomberg's Charlie Rose.
With Daley's announced exit, ambitious Chicago Democrats quickly began angling to replace him, creating pressure for Emanuel to make a decision on his White House position soon, even coming from the president himself.
"I think that Rahm will have to make a decision quickly, because running for mayor of Chicago is a serious enterprise," President Obama said Monday on NBC's "Today Show." "He hasn't told me yet. But as soon as he does, I'm sure that we'll announce it."
The president has been clear that Emanuel has his blessing when the job opened, aides calling it an "unbelievably attractive opportunity" for anyone that the president would support.
The president has said that Emanuel would make an "excellent" and "terrific" mayor, but would not answer if he would offer up a presidential endorsement yet.
Emanuel has to declare his intent to enter the race by Nov. 22, the filing deadline in Chicago. Candidates need to collect 12,500 signatures by that day to qualify for a Feb. 22, 2011 Democratic primary.
Emanuel came to the White House with a reputation and political identity in-and-of himself. The feisty four-term former congressman from Illinois is a veteran of the Clinton administration and a close Obama political ally from the president's early days in Chicago.
Emanuel brought experience and knowledge of Capitol Hill to the White House when he started in January 2009, as well as a sense of loyalty to the president, who had been in his inner circle for years.
Sources close to Emanuel say that the decision on whether to run for mayor has not been easy decision for him, because family considerations -- uprooting his wife Amy and three children for the second time in as many years -- weighed heavily on him.
Emanuel delayed his original decision to give up his seat in Congress and run the White House staff. At the time, Emanuel held aspirations of being the first Jewish speaker of the House, an accomplishment that now seems more likely to be achieved by Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va.
After much personal prodding by then President-elect Obama, Emanuel decided to join the administration, where he remained for 21 months.
During his time in the West Wing, Emanuel helped shepherd the health care act through Congress, pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and pass financial regulation.
While others in the White House, like senior adviser David Axelrod, are the voice of the liberal conscience, Emanuel was often the brass tacks pragmatist. Many progressives and liberals held him responsible for not pushing harder -- or at all -- for a public option in the health care legislation, or for criminal trials for Guantanamo defendants linked to the 9/11 attacks.
Known for his brash personality, Emanuel began each day before the sun, often by swimming a mile, and was perhaps the hardest worker in the White House, a requirement for the all-consuming job of chief of staff.
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs this month joked about one of Emanuel's favorite phrases, summing up his work ethic during his time at the White House.
"As Rahm sometimes jokes," Gibbs recalled, "if it's Saturday, there's just two more full workdays until Monday."
Emanuel's likely departure comes at a critical time for the White House and for Obama. Just five weeks before the crucial midterm elections when Democrats in races across the country face possible defeat, the administration is also balancing tough poll numbers.
The most recent ABC/Washington Post poll from early September shows the president's approval ratings at 46 percent, with a 52 percent disapproval rate.
A new incoming chief of staff could bring in energy and fresh ideas, and help the White House retool operations, as the administration picks up the pieces of what could be a difficult election night for Democrats.
Obama is known for his loyalty, maintaining a tight inner circle, and is not liking to bring outsiders into his administration, so it is likely that the next pick for chief of staff would come from someone with experience inside the administration and a relationship with the president.
Vice President Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain, Deputy National Security Advisor Tom Donilon and White House deputy chief of staff Jim Messina are all said to be on the list of candidates from within the president's inner circle and already working at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Yet the choice may also be made to appoint someone from outside the administration to capitalize on some fresh blood and new ideas within the administration.
Former Senator Majority Leader Tom Daschle and Obama's 2008 campaign manager, David Plouffe, are both said to be on the list of names to be considered from outside the administration.
Emanuel's departure is just of many departures the White House has faced recently, including many from the president's economic team.
Last week the White House announced that National Economic Council director Larry Summers is expected to leave the administration after the mid-term elections.
Earlier this month Christina Romer resigned as the chairwoman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors.
And Office of Management and Budget director Peter Orzsag resigned over the summer as well.
The White House has been working hard to downplay the departures.
"I think there's no doubt that there will be people that return to their lives and their families," Gibbs said of the typical turnover that occurs within presidential administrations. "But we've got a while before that. We've got at least two months before this election -- or about two months before this election before we get to a lot of those decisions."
Early on in the administration Ellen Moran, the first communications director; Anita Dunn, the second communications director; and Desiree Rogers, the social secretary, also resigned.


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• Blue-green Algae
• Nutritional Support
• ]]>Cancer Prevention]]>, ]]>Fibromyalgia]]>, ]]>Hay Fever]]>, ]]>Herpes Infection]]>, ]]>High Cholesterol]]>, ]]>Hives]]>, ]]>HIV Infection]]>, ]]>Immune Support]]>, ]]>Liver Protection]]>, ]]>Weight Loss]]>
The supplement called spirulina consists of one or more members of a family of blue-green algae. The name was inspired by the spiral shapes in which these plants array themselves as they grow. ]]>1]]> Other blue-green algae products are also available on the market, and they are discussed in this article as well.
Spirulina grows in the wild in salty lakes in Mexico and on the African continent. It reproduces quickly, and because the individual plants tend to stick together, it is easy to harvest. Records of the Spanish conquistadors suggest that the Aztecs used spirulina as a food source; we also know that the Kanembu people of Central Africa harvested it from what is now called Lake Chad.
This plant contains high levels of various B vitamins, ]]>beta-carotene]]> , other carotenoids, and minerals, including ]]>calcium]]> , ]]>iron]]> , ]]>magnesium]]> , ]]>manganese]]> , ]]>potassium]]> , and ]]>zinc]]> . It is also a source of ]]>gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)]]> . Spirulina is a rich source of protein—dried spirulina contains up to 70% protein by weight ]]>2]]> —but you'd have to eat an awful lot of spirulina capsules to obtain a significant amount of protein this way. Spirulina also contains ]]> vitamin B 12]]> , a nutrient otherwise found almost exclusively in animal foods. However, there's a catch: the B 12 in spirulina is not absorbable. ]]>3]]>
Spirulina has not been proven effective for any medical condition, and there are significant safety concerns involving all forms of blue-green algae (see ]]>Safety Issues]]> ).
Unless you live within 35 degrees of the equator and on the shores of an alkaline lake, you will have difficulty finding spirulina anywhere but in a health food store. Most carry a number of brands of spirulina that has been dried and processed into powder or tablets.
Therapeutic Dosages
Researchers studying spirulina's effects on health have used a variety of doses, ranging from 1 to 8.4 g daily.
Therapeutic Uses
There is no question that spirulina is a nutritious food, but it isn't cheap. 4]]> Protein can be obtained much more easily and inexpensively from legumes, nuts, grains, and animal foods; iron from dark greens, prunes, and meat; and carotenes and vitamins from standard fruits and vegetables.
Spirulina might have other specific therapeutic uses beyond general nutritional support, but the evidence supporting these recommendations is highly preliminary at best.
Manufacturers of spirulina supplements sometimes claim that the plant can reduce appetite, thereby helping overweight individuals control their food intake. However, one small ]]>double-blind]]> study of spirulina for ]]>weight loss]]> failed to find a significant difference between spirulina and placebo treatment. ]]>5]]>
One small double-blind trial did find evidence that a blue-green algae called Chlorella pyrenoidosa might be useful for ]]>fibromyalgia]]> . ]]>6]]>
It is commonly stated that spirulina and related products can ]]>enhance immunity]]> . ]]>15-17]]> However, most of the evidence supporting this statement is too weak to mean much; the one meaningful trial, a double-blind study of 124 healthy adults, failed to find that chlorella supplements enhanced the immune response to influenza vaccine. ]]>37]]>
Evidence from animal studies, preliminary human trials and one small double-blind, placebo-controlled study suggests that spirulina or other forms of algae might improve cholesterol profile. ]]>7-9,38]]>
Very preliminary evidence hints that spirulina may help prevent ]]>cancer]]> . ]]>10-12]]>
Test tube and animal studies suggest that spirulina might have some activity against the HIV, but much more research needs to be done before we could say that spirulina is helpful against ]]>HIV infection]]> . ]]>13,14]]>
Highly preliminary evidence suggests that spirulina or other blue-green algae products may counter allergic reactions, such as ]]>hay fever]]> and ]]>hives]]> , ]]>18,19,39,40]]> help ]]>protect the liver]]> from toxic chemicals, ]]>20,21]]> reduce ]]>blood pressure]]> , ]]>22]]> and control symptoms of ]]>ulcerative colitis]]> .
Despite widespread publicity, there is no evidence that spirulina is useful for ]]>attention deficit disorder]]> .
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Spirulina?
There are no well-documented uses of spirulina.
Fibromyalgia]]> is a common chronic condition whose main symptoms are specific tender points on various parts of the body, widespread musculoskeletal discomfort, morning stiffness, fatigue, and disturbed sleep. The cause of fibromyalgia is not known, and current treatments are far from completely satisfactory.
A recent study suggests that the nutritious algae Chlorella pyrenoidosa might be helpful. ]]>23]]> In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 37 people with fibromyalgia were given either placebo or chlorella supplements at a dose of 10 g daily. At the end of 3 months, individuals were switched to the opposite group, and then treated for an additional 3 months. The results showed significant improvements in symptoms when participants used chlorella as compared to placebo.
Weight Loss
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigated the possible ]]>weight loss]]> effects of spirulina. ]]>24]]> However, while individuals taking 8.4 g of spirulina daily lost weight, the difference between the spirulina group and the placebo group was not ]]>statistically significant]]> . Larger and longer studies are needed to establish whether spirulina is indeed an effective treatment for obesity.
Safety Issues
Spirulina itself appears to be nontoxic. 25]]> Studies in rats showed that high spirulina intake caused no weight reduction or toxicity symptoms in rats, nor did spirulina affect the rats' ability to reproduce normally. ]]>26,27]]>
Nevertheless, there are areas of serious concern for consumers.
Various forms of blue-green algae can be naturally contaminated with highly toxic substances called microcystins. ]]>30,31,35]]>
Some states, such as Oregon, require producers to strictly limit the concentration of microcystins in blue-green algae products, but the same protections cannot be assumed to have been applied to all products on the market. Furthermore, the maximum safe intake of microcystins is not clear, and it is possible that when blue-green algae is used for a long time, toxic effects might build up. Long-term use by children raises particular concerns, especially in light of the widely popularized, but unsubstantiated belief, that blue-green algae is useful for attention deficit disorder.
Blue-green algae can also contain a different kind of highly toxic substance, called anatoxin. ]]>36]]>
In addition, when spirulina is grown with the use of fermented animal waste fertilizers, contamination with dangerous bacteria could occur. ]]>28,32]]> There are also concerns that spirulina might concentrate radioactive ions found in its environment. ]]>29]]> Probably of most concern is spirulina's ability to absorb and concentrate heavy metals such as lead and mercury if they are present in its environment. One study of spirulina samples grown in a number of locations found them to contain an unacceptably high content of these toxic metals. ]]>33]]> However, a second study on this topic claims that the first used an unreliable method of analyzing heavy metal content, ]]>34]]> and concludes that a person would have to eat more than 77 g daily of the most heavily contaminated spirulina to reach unsafe mercury and lead consumption levels.
These researchers, however, go on to suggest that it is not prudent to eat more than 50 g of spirulina daily. The reason they give is that the plant contains a high concentration of nucleic acids, substances related to DNA. When these are metabolized, they create uric acid, which could cause ]]>gout]]> or kidney stones. This is of special concern to those who have already had uric acid stones or attacks of gout.
The safety of spirulina in pregnant and nursing women, young children, and individuals with kidney or liver disease has not been determined.
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2. Dillon JC, Phuc AP, Dubacq JP . Nutritional value of the alga spirulina. World Rev Nutr Diet . 1995;77:32-46.
3. Dagnelie P, van Staveren WA, van den Berg H . Vitamin B 12 from algae appears not to be bioavailable. Am J Clin Nutr . 1991;53:695-697.
4. Facts and Comparisons. Spirulina monograph. The Review of Natural Products. February 1998.
5. Becker EW, Jakober B, Luft D, et al. Clinical and biochemical evaluations of the alga Spirulina with regard to its application in the treatment of obesity. A double-blind cross-over study. Nutr Rep Int . 1986;33:565-574.
6. Merchant RE, Andre CA. A review of recent clinical trials of the nutritional supplement Chlorella pyrenoidosa in the treatment of fibromyalgia, hypertension, and ulcerative colitis. Altern Ther Health Med . 2001;7:79-80,82-91.
7. Iwata K, Inayama T, Kato T . Effects of Spirulina platensis on plasma lipoprotein lipase activity in fructose-induced hyperlipidemic rats. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol. 1990;36:165-171.
8. Gonzalez de Rivera C, Miranda-Zamora R, Diaz-Zagoya JC, et al . Preventive effect of Spirulina maxima on the fatty liver induced by a fructose-rich diet in the rat, a preliminary report. Life Sci . 1993;53:57-61.
9. Nakaya N, Homma Y, Goto Y. Cholesterol lowering effect of spirulina. Nutr Rep Int . 1988;37:1329-1337.
10. Schwartz J, Shklar G, Reid S, et al. Prevention of experimental oral cancer by extracts of Spirulina-Dunaliell algae. Nutr Cancer . 1988;11:127-134.
11. Mathew B, Sankaranarayanan R, Nair PP, et al. Evaluation of chemoprevention of oral cancer with Spirulina fusiformis. Nutr Cancer . 1995;24:197-202.
12. Mishima T, Murata J, Toyoshima M, et al . Inhibition of tumor invasion and metastasis by calcium spirulan (Ca-SP), a novel sulfated polysaccharide derived from a blue-green alga, Spirulina platensis.Clin Exp Metastasis . 1998;16:541-550.
13. Ayehunie S, Belay A, Baba TW, et al . Inhibition of HIV-1 replication by an aqueous extract of Spirulina platensis (Arthrospira platensis).J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Hum Retrovirol . 1998;18:7-12.
14. Hayashi K, Hayashi T, Kojima I . A natural sulfated polysaccharide, calcium spirulan, isolated from Spirulina platensis: in vitro and ex vivo evaluation of anti-herpes simplex virus and anti-human immunodeficiency virus activities. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses . 1996;12:1463-1471.
15. Qureshi MA, Ali RA. Spirulina platensis exposure enhances macrophage phagocytic function in cats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol . 1996;18:457-463.
16. Qureshi MA, Garlich JD, Kidd MT . Dietary Spirulina platensis enhances humoral and cell-mediated immune functions in chickens. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol . 1996;18:465-476.
17. Hayashi O, Katoh T, Okuwaki Y. Enhancement of antibody production in mice by dietary Spirulina platensis.J Nutr Sci Vitaminol. 1994;40:431-441.
18. Kim HM, Lee EH, Cho HH, et al. Inhibitory effect of mast cell-mediated immediate-type allergic reactions in rats by spirulina. Biochem Pharmacol . 1998;55:1071-1076.
19. Yang HN, Lee EH, Kim HM. Spirulina platensis inhibits anaphylactic reaction. Life Sci . 1997;61:1237-1244.
20. Torres-Duran PV, Miranda-Zamora R, Paredes-Carbajal MC, et al . Spirulina maxima prevents induction of fatty liver by carbon tetrachloride in the rat. Biochem Mol Biol Int . 1998;44:787-793.
21. Vadiraja BB, Gaikwad NW, Madyastha KM . Hepatoprotective effect of C-phycocyanin: protection for carbon tetrachloride and R -(+)-pulegone-mediated hepatotoxicity in rats. Biochem Biophys Res Commun . 1998;249:428-431.
22. Merchant RE, Andre CA. A review of recent clinical trials of the nutritional supplement Chlorella pyrenoidosa in the treatment of fibromyalgia, hypertension, and ulcerative colitis. Altern Ther Health Med . 2001;7:79-80, 82-91.
23. Merchant RE, Andre CA. A review of recent clinical trials of the nutritional supplement Chlorella pyrenoidosa in the treatment of fibromyalgia, hypertension, and ulcerative colitis. Altern Ther Health Med . 2001;7:79-80,82-91.
24. Becker EW, Jakober B, Luft D, et al. Clinical and biochemical evaluations of the alga Spirulina with regard to its application in the treatment of obesity. A double-blind cross-over study. Nutr Rep Int . 1986;33:565-574.
25. Dillon JC, Phuc AP, Dubacq JP . Nutritional value of the alga spirulina. World Rev Nutr Diet . 1995;77:32-46.
26. Salazar M, Chamorro GA, Salazar S, et al . Effect of Spirulina maxima consumption of reproduction and peri- and postnatal development in rats. Food Chem Toxicol .1996;34:353-359.
27. Chamorro GA, Herrera G, Salazar M, et al. Short-term toxicity study of spirulina in F3b generation rats. J Toxicol Clin Exp. 1988;8:163-167.
28. Facts and Comparisons. Spirulina Monograph. The Review of Natural Products .February 1998.
29. Facts and Comparisons. Spirulina Monograph. The Review of Natural Products .February 1998.
30. Pouria S, de Andrade A, Barbosa J, et al. Fatal microcystin intoxication in haemodialysis unit in Caruaru, Brazil. Lancet . 1998;352:21-26.
31. Gilroy DJ, Kauffman KW, Hall RA, et al. Assessing potential health risks from microcystin toxins in blue-green algae dietary supplements. Environ Health Perspect . 2000;108:435-439.
32. Islam MS, Rahim Z, Alam MJ, et al. Association of Vibrio cholerae O1 with the cyanobacterium, Anabaena sp., elucidated by polymerase chain reaction and transmission electron microscopy. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg . 1999;93:36-40.
33. Johnson PE, Shubert LE. Accumulation of mercury and other elements by Spirulina (Cyanophyceae). Nutr Rep Int . 1986;34:1063-1070.
34. Slotton DG, Goldman CR, Franke A. Commercially grown spirulina found to contain low levels of mercury and lead. Nutr Rep Int . 1989;40:1165-1171.
35. Jochimsen EM, Carmichael WW, An JS, et al. Liver failure and death after exposure to microcystins at a hemodialysis center in Brazil. N Engl J Med . 2003;338:873-878.
36. Astrachan NB, Archer BG, Hilbelink DR. Evaluation of the subacute toxicity and teratogenicity of anatoxin-a. Toxicon . 1980;18:684-688.
37. Halperin SA, Smith B, Nolan C, et al. Safety and immunoenhancing effect of a Chlorella-derived dietary supplement in healthy adults undergoing influenza vaccination: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. CMAJ . 2003;169:111-117.
38. Shaish A, Harari A, Hananshvili L et al. 9-cis beta-carotene-rich powder of the alga Dunaliella bardawil increases plasma HDL-cholesterol in fibrate-treated patients. Atherosclerosis . 2006 Jan 12. [Epub ahead of print]
39. Mao TK, Water JV, Gershwin ME et al. Effects of a spirulina-based dietary supplement on cytokine production from allergic rhinitis patients. J Med Food . 2005;8:27-30.
40. Cingi C, Conk-Dalay M, Cakli H, et al. The effects of spirulina on allergic rhinitis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2008 Mar 15.
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Well yesterday's doctor visit went well, and we managed to get Dad up and out of bed for about 4 hours including the time he was in transport and in the doctor's office. The broken arm is about as benign a break as you can get and still have a broken arm. What it amounts to is a compression fracture between the shaft and the ball of the humerus. The break is already starting to show signs of knitting back together, and Dad was upgraded from the bulky splint they had on him from the ER to a simple sling so that 1) he gets better circulation to his hand, and 2) he doesn't lose muscle tone in the left arm from inactivity. We are managing to get more food down him as long as someone reminds him to eat. There willl be a lady coming by this afternoon to discuss his diet and set him up on a temporary food plan. The most frustrating thing is even if I had a driver's license we would still be stuck here without transportation because the car was totalled, so we are totally dependent on other people to run to the store and pick things up that we need. After clearing out all the expired food from the fridge and cabinets there isn't much left for either of us to eat except Dad's Ensure drink, and ice cream, so I'm starting to look forward to the lady with the food plan.
The Big Story today is from CO, as a drunk driver hits a cyclist from behind. While I was filtering this last night there was some discrepancy over if the cyclist was hit in a bike lane, on the shoulder, or in the main lane of travel because the first 2 items listed did not exist. I'm hoping the updated links today will have that straightened out. Bicyclist killed near Larkspur and Officials ID bicyclist killed near Larkspur also Bicyclist dies after being hit by Jeep more Man Killed While Riding Bike Near Larkspur, Driver Arrested and last link Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit By Jeep Drunk driver, narrow road that is the only way between two towns, and twilight conditions all combined to create a fatal wreck. The cyclist in this case had decided to get a ride home to avoid just this situation but was only minutes away from meeting his ride when he died. Decent infrastructure might have prevented this wreck, and in this case "decent" does not even rise to the standard of SBR, just roads that are more than paved tracks between towns. More Monument man dies after being hit by Jeep while bicycling near Larkspur and another late link Friend remembers Air Force pilot, father, cyclist killed when hit by SUV
Next boggest story is a woman trying to make a 2 stage crossing of a highway outside NOLA and getting hit just before reaching refuge in the middle. Bicyclist killed after hitting truck on Airline Highway and Woman on bicycle killed after crash on Airline Drive in Metairie another Woman on bicycle killed after crash on Airline Drive in Metairie and last link Bicyclist Dies In Crash On Airline Highway It appears the cyclist mis-judged the speed of the truck when crossing the road. Watching more carefully would have avoided this wreck, getting the infrastructure right would have prevented it.
A left cross wreck in MD. Saturday Morning Crash Injures 2 Cyclists Left cross wrecks are now listed as the second-leading killer of cyclists, between right hooks and hit-from-behind. Intersection protocols to avoid, SBR to prevent. And major penalties for violating right of way that leads to injury. I'm still trying to figure out how the driver's side of the car was damaged during a left turn unless the driver was passing a line of cyclists on the right, which makes this triple bad for the driver.
A kid runs a stop sign on his bike and hits a bus (?). Boy, 11, injured after striking side of school bus while biking To avoid don't run stop signs with motor vehicles coming up the street you're crossing/joining, to prevent SBR that even an American 11 YO can understand and use safely.
Another wreck caused by a vehicle not paying attention to other vehicles on the road. Police: Hit-and-Run Driver Leaves Scene After Injuring Bicyclist I can't say who exactly was at fault in this wreck, but I know who became automatically at fault when they left the scene. Anyway, to avoid, use intersection protocols listed in the link at the top of the blog page. To prevent, get the roads right in residential areas where SBR don't make sense.
Another wreck in CO, with less loss of life this time. Bicyclist injured in Main Ave. crash All the cyclist needed to do was push the button on the pole next to where he was riding in the crosswalk and he would have gotten a green light to cross. Intersection protocols and common sense to avoid, SBR and (still) common sense to prevent.
A little Infrastructure! news from the Great White North. Medical officer recommends 30 km/h speed limit For the metric impaired this is about 18 1/2 MPH or less than the lowest statutary limit allowed on public roads in TX (school zones are 20 MPH or higher). The comments with the article are priceless, "don't make us go any slower or we'll never get there" not realizing that slower speed limits sometimes result in faster throughput as everybody ends up going the same speed.
And that's all the news that gave me fits today.
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add or modify a unit
Calling Sequence
AddUnit(unit, opts)
symbol; unit name
equation(s) of the form option=value where option is one of 'abbreviation', 'abbreviations', 'check', 'context', 'conversion', 'default', 'plural', 'prefix', 'spelling', 'spellings', 'symbol', or 'symbols'; specify options for the unit
The AddUnit(unit, opts) function adds or redefines a unit in the current session.
To add or redefine a unit in all future Maple sessions, add the AddUnit command to your Maple initialization file. For more information, see Create Maple Initialization File.
No new unit name or unit symbol may evaluate to any of the symbols in the following list.
The opts argument can contain one or more of the following equations that set unit options.
This option sets the default abbreviation of the unit for display. The special option value none indicates that there is no default abbreviation. If this option is not given, the default abbreviation is chosen from the 'abbreviations' option (if any).
It is invalid for the option 'abbreviation' to appear without a 'context' option.
'abbreviations'=symbol or set(symbol)
This option sets the list of abbreviations (other than the default which is set by the 'abbreviation' option) for the unit.
An abbreviation is similar to a symbol, except that it encompasses both the unit name and the context, whereas a unit symbol is valid for any context.
For example, the technical atmosphere (atmospheretechnical) has the abbreviation at, whereas the unit name atmosphere has the unit symbols atm and atmos. Thus, atm[technical] refers to technical atmospheres, but atstandard does not refer to standard atmospheres.
It is invalid for the option 'abbreviations' to appear without a 'context' option.
This option determines whether the added unit name, symbol, and abbreviation are compared with existing unit names, symbols, abbreviations, and spellings. The default value of 'check' is true. An error is returned and the unit is not added if there is a conflict.
For example, if a user attempts to add a new unit with an abbreviation Ys or a unit with the symbol Ys and the context SI, it conflicts with the symbol for the yottasecond. Unless the 'check'=false option is included, the AddUnit routine returns an error and does not add the unit. However, a unit with the symbol Ys and a context different from SI can be added without conflict. In this case, Ys refers to the new unit and YsSI is required to refer to the yottasecond. A new unit with the name Ys does not conflict with the yottasecond. However, to refer to the new unit, the user must include its context, for example, Ysnew, because Ys refers to the yottasecond.
This option specifies the context of the unit. In this way, two units with the same name but different values can be distinguished. This option is required if a 'conversion', 'abbreviation', or 'abbreviations' option is given or the unit is new.
This is a conversion with respect to existing units. This option is required if the unit is new.
For a unit with a context set as the default, the use of the unit name or an associated unit symbol without a context or modifier refers to its context.
The default value of 'default' is false. If no unit context is set as the default, the setting of this option to false is ignored.
This option must be used in conjunction with the 'context' option.
This option sets the default unit plural spelling for display. If this option is not given, the argument unit is used as the default plural spelling.
This option species what type of prefixes the given unit takes. This option can be set to false (explicitly indicating that the unit does not take prefixes), SI, IEC, SI_positive, SI_negative, or a set of symbols that is a subset of either SI prefixes or IEC prefixes.
The values SI_positive and SI_negative specify units that take only prefixes that are positive powers of ten or negative powers of ten, respectively. For example, it is common to refer to
milliliters and centiliters but not kiloliters (cubic meters). Similarly, it is common to refer to kilotonnes and megatonnes but not millitonnes (kilograms).
This option sets the default unit spelling for display. If this option is not given, the argument unit is used as the default spelling.
'spellings'=symbol or set(symbol)
To accommodate regionalized spellings of units, for example, meter versus metre, a facility has been included that allows the Units package to accept various spellings of units. Any symbol given to the 'spelling' option is treated as unit.
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Super Duty Drivetrain
Super Duty Drivetrain
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Ford Super Duty pickups are impressive specimens from the moment they roll off the assembly line, but in the eyes of many F250 & F350 owners, "more power" is always the name of the game! All of those hauling and towing jobs require a great deal of power, and Super Duty owners are always eager to push their rigs to the limit on both the roadway and the trail.
Fortunately, there are plenty of engine-related upgrades in which you can add to your build in order to create more power. From new air filters to cold air intakes, to the all-powerful superchargers, there are plenty of aftermarket mods that can help you unlock your motor's true potential. While all of the aforementioned upgrades take place under the hood, you will be forced to make changes elsewhere throughout your build to ensure that all of that added power can be put to use on the roadway.
More specifically, you will want to invest in the necessary aftermarket Super Duty drivetrain parts to help compensate for the changes made within the engine compartment. It is often a misunderstood system, but the primary purpose of a drivetrain is to transfer all of that power from the engine to the wheels, which allows the vehicle to move forward.
As its name implies, a drivetrain essentially drives the wheels. Without a functional F-250 or F-350 drivetrain, all of that action under the hood would be for naught, as the power transmitted would not reach the wheels, and your rig would remain parked in a stationary position.
In addition to the large components that people generally associate with the transmission and rear axle area, a Super Duty drivetrain is also comprised of smaller parts, such as the differential covers. The differential covers are put in place to protect the differentials from errant contact with road debris, which would be detrimental to your rig's drivetrain.
Find the Best Super Duty Drivetrain Parts at CJ's
The cover from the factory is not nearly as strong as it could be, and making the switch can make a world of difference to providing your drivetrain with the protection that it needs to ensure the long-term survival of your drivetrain. Any changes that you make to your drivetrain, no matter how small, can make a world of difference in how your rig handles all of the power made under the hood.
CJ's is proud to be your one-stop-shop for the best Ford Super Duty drivetrain parts & accessories around! Because we are dedicated to improving your F-250 or F-350's appearance and functionality, CJ's only carries aftermarket Super Duty drivetrain parts from the most trusted names in the industry. Regardless of which popular name that you select, you can rest easy knowing that your rig will have the stability that it needs for many years to come!
Speaking of stability, CJ's offers a host of different Super Duty drivetrain covers that will easily replace your stock component. CJ's sells both black and chrome differential covers that are constructed from some of the finest materials out there. Not only are they durable, but their attractive black or chrome finishes will add some visual appeal to the area. These differential covers are sold with all of the mounting materials for a hassle-free installation, which will save you precious time and effort down the road.
Along with differential covers, CJ's also offers replacement transmission pans among other Ford Super Duty drivetrain parts. Be sure to note your rig's correct year as well as any specific fitment requirements before you make your final purchase. What are you waiting for? Head over to CJ's for the best Ford Super Duty drivetrain parts & accessories on the market today!


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Updated Motion to Quash or Modify Subpoena
A couple of weeks ago I published the Motion to Quash or Modify Subpoena template that this blog's reader, Sy Ableman, created. Yesterday he emailed an updated version with the following explanation:
Hi Jane,
I've gotten quite a few emails from people who have used my motion to quash template, and I've also read responses from Steele Hansmeier that readers have forwarded me.
Some funny bits in their responses, such as "The list of permissible grounds for quashing or modifying a subpoena does not include ad hominem attacks See Fed. R. Civ. P 45…" in reference to the part in my motion about their abuse of the litigation system, which I didn't even write. It came from a decision I quoted, that was written by a federal judge who presided over one of their BitTorrent lawsuits.
One thing made me want update my Motion to Quash template. The responses always claim that the BitTorrent protocol behaves in a different way than the other filesharing protocols used in earlier cases which were severed for misjoinder. This simply isn't true. As I mention in my updated motion to quash:
… the analysis [does not] change because the BitTorrent protocol works by taking small fragments of a work from multiple people in order to assemble a copy. Nearly all of the older protocols in the aforementioned cases work in this fashion. Kazaa, eDonkey and various Gnutella clients (e.g., LimeWire) have incorporated multisource/swarming downloads since 2002.
I've also added some more lines to the list of BitTorrent cases severed for misjoinder, and some additional quotes from judges who have denied SH's discovery.
I would like to encourage your readers, in the comments section of where you post this, to add cases and quotes from judges which I did not include.
Thank you, Sy Ableman!
Click to open or download the updated document: MOTION TO QUASH OR MODIFY SUBPOENA (updated).
(If your word processor does not understand Open Office format, let me know: I'll convert and upload this document in other formats.)
Also, I think it will be helpful to see trolls' responses to motions based on this template, so defendants could modify their motions accordingly. Please point me to those responses, and I will fetch them from Pacer, upload to Scribd and post the links here.


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New Global Study Pinpoints Main Causes of Childhood Diarrheal Diseases, Suggests Effective Solutions
A new international study published today in The Lancet provides the clearest picture yet of the impact and most common causes of diarrheal diseases, the second leading killer of young children globally, after pneumonia. The Global Enteric Multicenter Study (GEMS) is the largest study ever conducted on diarrheal diseases in developing countries, enrolling more than 20,000 children from seven sites across Asia and Africa.
GEMS, coordinated by the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development, confirmed rotavirus – for which a vaccine already exists – as the leading cause of diarrheal diseases among infants and identified other top causes for which additional research is urgently needed. GEMS found that approximately one in five children under the age of two suffer from moderate-to-severe diarrhea (MSD) each year, which increased children's risk of death 8.5-fold and led to stunted growth over a two-month follow-up period.
"Until now, comprehensive data on the burden of diarrheal diseases in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa has been limited," said Dr. Myron M. Levine, GEMS Principal Investigator and Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. "By filling critical gaps in knowledge, we hope GEMS will help countries across these two highest-burden regions focus their efforts to improve child health." Despite many causes, GEMS found that targeting just four pathogens could prevent the majority of MSD cases. Expanding access to vaccines for rotavirus, the leading cause of MSD among infants at every site, could save hundreds of thousands of lives. Likewise, GEMS data suggests that accelerating research on vaccines, treatments and diagnostics for the three other leading pathogens – Shigella, Cryptosporidium and ST-ETEC, a type of E. coli – could have a similar impact.
Prior to GEMS, Cryptosporidium was not considered a major cause of diarrheal disease and as a result there is currently little research on this pathogen underway. "The GEMS findings help set priorities for investments that could greatly reduce the burden of childhood diarrheal diseases," said Dr. Thomas Brewer, deputy director of the Enteric & Diarrheal Diseases team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which funded the study. "Vaccines and treatments available today can save thousands of children right now but targeted research to develop new tools to combat severe diarrhea could save many more lives in the future."
The GEMS findings also suggest that longer-term monitoring and care of children with diarrheal diseases could reduce mortality and developmental delays. Children with MSD grew significantly less in height in the two months following the diarrheal episode when compared with control children without diarrhea, and were 8.5 times more likely to die over the course of the two-month follow-up period. Notably, 61 percent of deaths occurred more than a week after the initial diarrheal episode, with 56 percent of deaths happening after families had returned home from a healthcare facility.
"GEMS strongly indicates that follow-up care after the initial diarrheal episode is critical to protect the health and wellbeing of children," said Professor George Griffin, Senior Co-Chair of the GEMS International Strategic Advisory Committee and Professor at St. George's, University of London. "By focusing only on the acute diarrhea that brings children to hospitals, we overlook a significant portion of diarrheal diseases' burden." Expanding access to existing interventions that protect against or treat all diarrheal diseases, including oral rehydration solutions, zinc supplements, clean water and sanitation, can save lives and improve the health of children immediately.
"GEMS is a landmark study for the child health community," said Professor Fred Binka, Co-Chair of the GEMS International Strategic Advisory Committee and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana. "By using consistent methods across countries, GEMS sites generated data that can guide evidence-based decision making at both the local and global levels." Release of the GEMS findings follows last month's announcement by the World Health Organization and UNICEF of the first-ever Integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhea (GAPPD). The GEMS findings add to the scientific evidence cited in the GAPPD strategy for effectively controlling pneumonia and diarrhea, which together are the two leading causes of death among young children globally. ### About GEMS GEMS, coordinated by the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development, was a case-control study conducted at seven diverse, high-burden sites in Asia and Africa: the Gambia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. The study enrolled 22,568 children under five years of age, a sample size that is large enough to provide comprehensive data on the causes, incidence and impact of the range of diarrheal diseases affecting children around the world. GEMS established a network of well-equipped laboratories in the study countries that can be used to accelerate future research on diarrhea and other child health priorities. Investigators have provided open access to their data, which can provide baselines for further studies. Supplemental materials on GEMS methods and sub-studies can be found in Clinical Infectious Diseases (volume 55, supplement 4, and December 2012) and the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Additional analyses of GEMS data are ongoing. For further information, please visit http://medschool.umaryland.edu/GEMS/. About the Center for Vaccine Development The Center for Vaccine Development (CVD) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore has earned an international reputation as an academic vaccine development enterprise. Since its inception in 1974, the Center is known for creating and testing vaccines against cholera, typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever, non-typhoidal Salmonella disease, shigellosis (bacillary dysentery), Escherichia coli diarrhea, malaria, and other infectious diseases, including influenza. Its global staff includes molecular biologists, microbiologists, immunologists, internists, pediatricians, epidemiologists, malariologists, biostatisticians and informaticians. The CVD is engaged in the full range of vaccinology, from basic laboratory science research through vaccine development, early clinical evaluation, large-scale pre-licensure field studies and post-licensure assessments. In addition to its research and outpatient facilities in Baltimore, Maryland, the CVD has facilities to conduct clinical studies in Mali, West Africa, Malawi, Southern Africa and Santiago, Chile and undertakes time-limited field studies in many other countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Source: University of Maryland, May 13, 2013.


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[2013.10.01 - 2013.10.04] Indonesia - Bali
This was a 3 days trip, unplanned and with no prior research about the place. Before going there I never heard people saying bad words about the island and was quite enthusiastic. Unfortunately it had transformed in a huge disappointment. Overall I found the place a tourist trap with sometimes nice landscape, too much corruption and hassle, overpriced and the most rude people we've seen during the trips to SE Asia. I'm not saying people shouldn't go but, for us, it became the only place we would never return to.Read More


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Yup I have been way to negiligent in carrying out my Friday tributes to my favorite bloggers. This Fridays Following in the FootSteps post is about Harper Faulkner. Now just think for a minute about his name. HF actually did a blurb on his name (darned if I can find it now although I have looked) and how he got it laced with his usual dose of humor….which reminds me where did he get all that gut busting rolling on the floor with just a word or two humor? But lets revisit the name thing.
So a wee darling baby boy is born. His folks gaze upon that angelic face and decide he deserves a moniker bigger than he is. I suspect they suspected that he would grow into it and by all that is holy he did. Did he ever carry on relentlessly as a child forcing his mother to say, 'Now Harper quit harping you are driving me crazy.' To which I can imagine him saying, 'I have to harp you named me and now you and the rest of the world must live with it."
And live with it we do with great relish and delight over virtually everything that comes out of this man. I have tried to choose a favorite for you to read (in case he is a stranger to you this moment) but damn as soon as I read something and pick myself up off the floor thinking it is the best I get all caught up in another post that I am sure is my fave.
Now more than just I like to harp on Harper. In March of this year Mike Silvia dedicated a post to good old HF.The man gets noticed. I am still not sure if Mike's post is for or against but one thing is certain; there is no way anyone will be mediocre about HF. By all accounts he adores his wife and family including the long gone Cousin Buster or at least he remembers him, sort of. His worth it seems is in his fertile creatuve mind – man of mystery (Clive) and his height. Give yourselves a wonderful gift all wrapped up in wit and intelligence and pop over to say hello. Just hello, now I wouldn't you all to start harping about this genius. That's his job after all!Love you HF!!