The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how the .NET Framework validates the signatures in XML files and correcting the way it creates policy requirements for authentication. For more information about the vulnerabilities, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information.
This bulletin describes a vulnerability that affects the .NET Framework 2.0 feature layer. The .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 installer chains in the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 setup, so installing the former also installs the latter. Therefore, customers who have.NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 installed need to install security updates for .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2.
This bulletin describes a vulnerability that affects the .NET Framework 2.0 feature layer. The .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 installer chains in both the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 setup and the .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 setup. Therefore, customers who have .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 installed need to install security updates for.NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2.
A spoofing vulnerability exists when the Microsoft .NET Framework fails to properly validate the signature of a specially crafted XML file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could modify the contents of an XML file without invalidating the signature associated with the file.
To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2013-1336.
If your application transmits sensitive XML data or XML data that is critical to the security of your application, use a secure channel to transmit this information. For instance, if you use Internet Information Server, require SSL for sensitive or security critical applications.
This is a data tampering vulnerability that could lead to spoofing.
The vulnerability is caused when the .NET Framework CLR fails to properly validate the signature of a specially crafted XML file.
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could modify the contents of an XML file without invalidating the signature associated with the file. If a .NET application relies on the signature to be non-malicious, the behavior of the application could become unpredictable. In custom applications, the security impact depends on the specific usage scenario.
In a .NET application attack scenario, an attacker could modify the contents of an XML file without invalidating the signature associated with the file.
Workstations and servers that run Windows .NET Framework applications are primarily at risk from this vulnerability.
The update addresses the vulnerability by modifying the way that the .NET Framework validates the signatures in XML files.
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft .NET Framework improperly creates policy requirements for authentication when setting up custom WCF endpoint authentication. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability would have access to the endpoint functions as if they were authenticated, allowing an attacker to steal information or take any actions in the context of an authenticated user.
To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2013-1337.
By default the WCF authentication mode is set to "Windows" in the userNamePasswordValidationMode property, which is not vulnerable.
The vulnerability is caused when the .NET Framework fails to properly create the policy requirements for authentication when setting up custom WCF endpoint authentication using the userNamePasswordValidationMode parameter specific to netHttpsBinding or basicHttpsBinding classes.
Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is Microsoft's unified programming model for building service-oriented applications that enable developers to build secure, reliable, transacted solutions that integrate across platforms and interoperate with existing investments. For more information about WCF, see Windows Communication Foundation.
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain access to endpoint functions as if they were an authenticated user. The context of the authentication bypass and the degree to which systems are impacted by the vulnerability is specific to each custom application. A program that validates the role and credentials of the user will be minimally impacted by the vulnerability by hindering an attacker's attempts to steal information or take any actions in the context of the authenticated user. However, programs that do not do these validation checks could allow an attacker to obtain information that is available only to authenticated users or could allow an attacker to take action on behalf of an authenticated user.
In a .NET application attack scenario, an attacker could send specially crafted queries to a WCF endpoint.
Workstations and servers that run Windows WCF services are primarily at risk from this vulnerability.
The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the .NET Framework creates the policy requirements for authentication.
V1.1 (May 29, 2013): Added a Non-Applicable Software table to identify platforms on which the .NET Framework is not installable.


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Jackson being treated for a mood disorder
By Mike Lillis - 07/12/12 12:09 AM EDT
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) is receiving "intensive medical treatment" for a mood disorder, according to a statement released from his office late Wednesday night.
Additional details of his illness were not disclosed nor was the location of his treatment.
"The congressman is receiving intensive medical treatment at a residential treatment facility for a mood disorder. He is responding positively to treatment and is expected to make a full recovery," his doctor said in a statement released by Jackson's office.
The statement noted the name of his doctor but the facility would not be given to protect the lawmaker's privacy, adding that Jackson's treatment is protected by the privacy provisions in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
The announcement came as leading House Democrats found themselves on opposite sides of an escalating debate over whether Jackson should be more open about his mysterious monthlong absence from Capitol Hill.
Speculation has been rife about Jackson's illness, leading to extreme reports about what the nine-term lawmaker is suffering from.
The statement from his office denied an NBC report about his condition: "The rumors about him being treated for alcohol or substance abuse is not true," it noted.
Earlier on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Jackson should disclose his condition only when he's ready, arguing that the timing should be dictated by nothing beyond "his healthcare needs."
But Rep. Steny Hoyer (Md.), the House Democratic whip, said Jackson's constituents deserve to know why he has been on medical leave for more than a month.
"Congressman Jackson and his office and his family would be well-advised to advise the constituents of his condition," Hoyer said at a press conference in the Capitol on job creation.
Jackson's office, before Wednesday evening, had issued two statements since the Illinois lawmaker tiptoed out of public life on June 10, the first citing exhaustion and the second characterizing a "medical condition ... more serious than we thought and initially believed." He last voted on June 8.
Two prominent Illinois Democrats — Sen. Dick Durbin Richard (Dick) Joseph DurbinSenate braces for bitter fight over impeachment rules Sunday shows - All eyes on Senate impeachment trial Durbin says he hopes enough GOP senators know that 'history will find you' MORE and Rep. Luis Gutierrez Luis Vicente GutierrezDemocrats rally behind incumbents as Lipinski takes liberal fire Dem leader says party can include abortion opponents DHS to make migrants wait in Mexico while asylum claims processed MORE — earlier this week called for Jackson to be more candid about his absence. And Hoyer on Wednesday joined their chorus.
"People get sick, and when people get sick they miss work. Everybody in America understands that," said Hoyer, who a day earlier had defended Jackson's reticence. "But I think the family would be well-advised to give his constituents as much information as is appropriate."
Some Democrats on Wednesday pushed back hard against those who want Jackson to disclose his condition. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), characterized such calls as "frustrating and upsetting."
"This is not about a congressman, this is about a human being who's sick," Cleaver said. "Some of the people [who] are making comments about what ought to be happening, they may not, you know, have a full appreciation for, you know, the desire for privacy when it comes to a medical issue."
Cleaver criticized those who have speculated that Jackson's absence might be related to an ongoing House ethics investigation, or allegations of an affair with a D.C.-based bikini model, or worse.
"I hear all these stories, and they [Jackson's family members] hear them as well, and everybody's just amazed," Cleaver said. "These things are just coming out of nowhere."
Weighing in Wednesday, Pelosi said she hasn't talked to Jackson about his absence but suggested he's been silent about the condition because it hasn't yet been diagnosed.
"The time is right [to give more details] when Mr. Jackson — Congressman Jackson — has an evaluation of what the situation is," Pelosi said during a press conference on healthcare reform in the Capitol. "Hopefully he will have the appropriate evaluation so he can share that information.
"He is a valuable member of Congress, but the timing is related, not to my curiosity or anybody else's, but to his healthcare needs," Pelosi added. "Hopefully we will see him back here soon again, and the timing relates to his knowledge of his situation."
Cleaver expressed confidence that Jackson would return to Capitol Hill, saying "of course" the Illinois Democrat would be back.
"He's fine. He's an old football player," Cleaver said. "He'll come back."
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The Department of Computer and Information Science was founded in 1983, but the roots go back to the early seventies. It is one of the largest departments for computer and information science in northern Europe, with 190 employees of which 68 are faculty members (PhDs), including 26 full professors. Approximately 70 postgraduate students are enrolled in the department's PhD programmes, including two thirds doctoral students holding salaried positions.
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Meet the U.S. Cities Vying To Be Spacecraft Landing Sites
Dear Dream Chaser: Please land in our town
By Joe Pappalardo
The Dream Chaser has not made a single flight or carried any cargo into space. Yet space-savvy American cities are already rolling out the aeronautical equivalent of a red carpet, hoping to entice Sierra Nevada to land its spaceplane at their airports.
In March, Ellington Airport in Houston announced it was obtaining an FAA license to land the spaceplane. Last week at the important Paris air show, city officials from Huntsville, Alabama, announced the start of an engineering study to examine whether the spaceplane could set down at their airport. It's going to run them $200,000, a cost that is being eaten by Huntsville, several nearby cities, and the state of Alabama.
It can set down on any runway long enough for a 737 to land
"Sierra Nevada has traditionally has done unmanned aerial vehicles and a lot of aeronautics in Huntsville," Mayor Tommy Battle told Popular Mechanics. "When we started talking to them about some future needs for the aerospace industry, Dream Chaser was a natural fit for us."
Why land a spaceplane in Alabama?
Hunstville is the location of Marshall Spaceflight Center, a hidden gem of the NASA research and development complex, and is known for testing the rocket engines that will power NASA's future heavy lifting Space Launch System. This is appropriate, since the Apollo rockets have a legacy rooted in Huntstville. The city is a hotbed for space research, since it hosts Marshall and a 158,000-square-foot "bio campus." Plus, the presence of Redstone Arsenal (which PM has visited) has attracted a pool of engineering talent and support network of entrepreneurial firms to northern Alabama. "We definitely want to feed what we have here and take it into the future," Battle said.
This confluence of engineers, medical researchers, and space pros opens up some interesting business opportunities. Gene researchers could use Dream Chaser to launch experiments that study the ways cell membranes react to tampering in zero-g, and after they land the samples in Alabama they could then analyze the results in nearby labs. Dream Chaser could fetch ailing satellites, bring them to Huntsville for repair, and then ship the satellite and the spaceplane back to a launch pad in Florida for its next. The plane itself will need refurbishment, which could be done in Huntsville.
"I think there's a lot of business to be done in space."
All this fuss is a boon for Sierra Nevada. They designed Dream Chaser to deliver crew to the International Space Station, but lost out to SpaceX and Boeing. Undaunted, the company plans to launch the spaceplane on the tip of a rocket later this year, and will vie for a chance to deliver cargo for NASA (a second round of contracts will be issued this fall). Sierra wants to rent the Dream Chaser to private companies that would test components or run experiments in orbit. And while the spaceplane takes off via a rocket launch in Florida, it can set down on any runway long enough for a 737 to land.
Infrastructure questions
Huntsville International Airport has two north-south runway long enough for the Dream Chaser. Battle says the city's engineering study will examine the strength of the runway and its capacity for additional air traffic. If the engineers say the airport can handle it, the next step late this year would be obtaining an FAA license from the Office of Commercial Space Transportation to operate a reentry site. (For those wondering, here's the regulation, created as part of the Commercial Space Act and FAA rules.)
The FAA license—first issued in 2010 to SpaceX—depends primarily on public safety. This shouldn't be a problem for Huntsville and Sierra Nevada: Dream Chaser is a fairly low-risk spacecraft to soar into your town. The spaceplane comes in slowly, lands with precision, and has non-toxic propulsion.
Houston is the farther along in its quest to land the Dream Chaser. The Texas city is touting more than its history with the space program as a reason the spacecraft could find a home there. "The Dream Chaser spacecraft makes it an ideal test bed for biomedical, pharmaceutical, cellular and genetic research payloads," said Arturo Machuca, the general manager of Houston's Ellington Airport, in a statement. He envisions payloads launched in Florida, rocketed to low-Earth orbit, "then gently return them directly to Houston for immediate unloading." Of course, the researchers and facilities would be in Houston—an obvious benefit to the city's status and economy.
Battle doesn't see the Houston landing site as competition. Indeed, the more places Dream Chaser can land will diversify Sierra Nevada's business, benefitting both locations. "I think there's a lot of business to be done in space," Battle said. "I'm sure Houston will get its share of it, too."
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Listen above to learn more about Bilecki's role at With Love, Restaurant.
By Isis Young SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – "With Love, Restaurant" is a teaching restaurant and entrepreneur incubator for Onondaga County College students aspiring to run a restaurant. Joe Bilecki is the Executive Chef who works closely with the students through teaching kitchen etiquette and menu development.
Every six months, the restaurant places a new student in charge of management and the menu. With Bilecki being the Executive Chef, he is constantly adapting and changing to the newest cuisine the student represents.
Perhaps the most exciting part of the job for him is the menu development.
"So they'll come in with recipes. I love it when I see a recipe book that's like old and worn out. Those are grandma's recipes, authentic. We try to keep the menu as authentic as possible so it can really represent the student," said Bilecki.
A frequent challenge when dealing with different cuisines is the language barrier.
"I usually come up with code words for the kitchen so we don't keep stumbling over these tough words. I'll leave the incubator to make sure the dining area uses the correct language," said Bilecki.
Besides helping the students chef it up, Bilecki also acts as a close friend and role model to some students.
"Some of our student body has come from a history of poverty, substance abuse, or incarceration, which requires me to get a little more involved in their lives than say a regular teacher, but their my kids. I want to see them do well," said Bilecki.
The Executive Chef aims to teach his kids the right way to be, in and out of the kitchen.
For more information on "With Love, Restaurant," and the current Palestine menu, click here.
CNY residents eating inside "With Love, Restaurant."


beds very comfortable. staff amazing. entertainment for children was terrific and included them in everything.
Good location, not far away from beach, free parking. Nice pool.
Very big and clean internal territory with grass, palms and other trees allaround. Very good children's animation every day. Friendly staff. Big appartments and bathroom. Mini aquapark for kids. SPA zone with pool.
Staff were really friendly and accommodating, always looked happy to see us and made a fuss of our daughter (21 months) The kitchen staff had really good knowledge of gluten free and my diet was catered for at all meals. The rooms were very clean and the bed was very comfy! Pools were great, 3 different ones so lots of variety and all were good for toddlers. Very child friendly hotel. Lots to do within walking distance, hotel also provides a free shuttle to and a from beach at certain times and there was a train that stopped outside the hotel and did a tour of can picafort.
Great plAce for kids mainly German Thompson hotel but great place perfect for small kids with the different pools to choice from.breakfast was the usual stuff and a wide variety most people in the hotel where all inclusive however we like to go out.place was great with a car easy on road parking no need to pay €4 a day for car park.sea a 15 min walk and beach was a little drive but the beaches where great around can picafort shallow so easy for children to enjoy.
Очень красивая большая территория отеля утопающая в зелени. Великолепный ресторан и снэк бар у бассейна(питались по системе все включено) Хороший большой бассейн и отдельный бассейн для детей, также есть закрытый подогреваемый бассейн в зоне спа. Есть теннисные корты и футбольное поле.
Graži teritorija, kambarys buvo su terasėle, yra virtuvėlė.
Good value, staff always available and happy to help, wide selection of food in the restaurant, quiet comfortable room and plenty to entertain kids. Friendly and attentive help was given at short notice with many different enquiries (potential room change, iron + ironing board, cooking utensils, booking taxis, alternative swimming arrangements) despite a busy reception.
Lock in a great price for Fergus Club Vell Mari – rated 8.2 by recent guests!
Fergus Club Vell Mari This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Fergus Club Vell Mari is 2,300 feet from Can Picafort's marina and Son Bauló Beach. Set in gardens, this large resort features an outdoor swimming pool, spa and 4 paddle tennis courts.
The Fergus Club Vell Mari features bright décor and spacious accommodations. Its apartments and studios have kitchenettes with a fridge and hob.
The Sensations Spa offers a range of beauty treatments and massage. There are also yoga classes.
The Marina Restaurant serves a selection of Mediterranean cuisine, while snacks and drinks are available in Els Pins Bar.
The resort is just 10 minutes' walk from the Center of Can Picafort, which has a range of cafés, bars and shops. Palma and its airport are a 50-minute drive from the Vell Mari.
When would you like to stay at Fergus Club Vell Mari?
On the highest floor of the hotel, this bright studio has a sleeping area, sofa and well-equipped kitchenette.
This bright apartment has one bedroom, a separate lounge with a double sofa bed and a well-equipped kitchenette.
House Rules Fergus Club Vell Mari takes special requests – add in the next step!
Children 2 and older are allowed at this condo hotel.
Fergus Club Vell Mari accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Please inform Fergus Club Vell Mari of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
There were very few kitchen utensils. Similar places I have stayed before in Mallorca had everything you need. So if you want to cook for yourself ask at the reception if they could give you at least a frying pan and a bigger hob. I cannot think of anything else that was not good about the hotel, it's a good place to stay at.
It's very hard to get a scrambled eggs at the breakfast, because there are a lot of people in the line and only one cook. Lamb at dinner is very rare (only 2 times for a 3 weeks). Hamon is not every day. There is no pan on the kitchen, you need to buy it yourself or request on the receiption.
The transfer was over 2 hours from airport to hotel so would recommend maybe paying more for a private taxi.


Paul O'Neill says he hopes to continue the impressive run of form of Team sunshine.co.uk with Tech-Speed going at Silverstone, following another batch of top ten finishes in the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Knockhill.
Arriving in Scotland off the back of a fantastic breakthrough podium in the previous outing at Snetterton, O'Neill's weekend wasn't as easy as he would have liked it to be. A spin in qualifying for race one and a tussle with Matt Neal which dropped the 29-year-old down to 14th at the very start of race three from a front row grid slot meant he only managed to secure ninth-place finishes in both, lapping faster than all bar the two Chevrolets of Mat Jackson and Jason Plato in the day's final encounter to show what might have been. However, these results bookended an impressive fifth position at the wheel of his year-old Honda Integra in the second race.
What's more, the trio of points-scoring finishes enabled the team to move up one place in the overall title standings to seventh, while it sits level on points with Cartridge World in the Independents' Championship in fifth.
"We've now scored points in eleven straight races, which is a fantastic achievement for a small team, and we will hopefully keep that run going at Silverstone," commented Widnes-born O'Neill. "Tech-Speed continue to provide us with a great car, and the Honda was again one of the quickest cars on-track over the weekend.
"I've not made many mistakes this season, but I have to hold my hands up over what happened in qualifying. We'd been checking the set-up on the car and I posted a time that was second-quickest, but then on my in-lap I just got caught out on the kerbs and that was me stuck in the gravel. It was unfortunate, because we could certainly have started higher on the grid.
"Going into the weekend I said the aim was to get three points finishes - and we did that. The fifth place in race two was also a really good result, but it could have been better if I hadn't been manhandled off at Scotsman at the start of race three.
"All day I think we showed we had the edge on James Thompson (who started race three from pole) and I could have got ahead of him and made a break for it, although it wouldn't have been easy to keep Jackson and Plato behind."
Meanwhile O'Neill's team-mate Martyn Bell, who is still recovering from an injury picked up during the summer break, paid tribute to the team following a second weekend spent on the sidelines and said that he hopes to be back in action at the next round at the end of the month.
"Hopefully my physiotherapist will clear me to compete at Silverstone because I can't wait to be back in the car," he said. "It was strange to watch how things worked at Knockhill from the other side of the wall, as you don't get the chance to see just how hard the team is working when you are out in the car driving. Having seen the Tech-Speed guys at work throughout the weekend and had chance to watch how much effort they are putting in, I'd definitely say me and Paul have the easy job!"
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Hard to believe but this is a temporary stadium constructed just for the games!
I just had the distinct pleasure of lecturing at the 2016 International Sports Medicine Meeting being held in conjunction with the Olympics at Rio de Janeiro. One could feel the electricity in the air. Before going there I was warned about the crime, terrorism, and the mosquitos. Well no crime, no terrorism and no mosquitos! I ran into people from every nook and cranny in the world. You might be in the elevator with someone from Croatia, and the next time from Gabon or the Ivory Coast. I had the good fortune of attending a few events. One which I found enjoyable was beach volleyball. Below was the Brazil vs Croatia match.
The meeting which I lectured at mainly focused on Sports Medicine. Some of the lectures centered on traditional aspects and than some such as my talk were more cutting edge. The doctors come from Europe, Asia, the Mid East, and South America.
One of the lecturers discussed his success in treating chronic spinal conditions with extra corporal shock wave therapy (ECSW). This type of therapy utilizes acoustic waves generated by the shockwave machine. This type of therapy triggers a number biological effects which lead to faster and long-term healing and regeneration of the tissue. One way in which this technique works is by calling stem cells to the area. The process of calling stem cells to the area is called homing. Shockwave therapy (SWT) covers a wide range of orthopedic indications. We have used this therapy in our office for a few years with excellent results. It is one of the tools in our armamentarium. We occasionally use this therapy as the primary therapy. When checking on a regenerative medicine clinic this should be a question that is asked. Does the clinic use ECSW therapy?
My lecture covered various aspects of Regenerative Medicine including the use of PRP and Stem Cells. I shared with the doctors a good synopsis of the Regenerative Medicine field as it pertains to Orthopedics. They were very intrigued with the Arthrolavage technique. The Arthrolavage technique is totally unique to our clinic. It consists of "washing out" the knee with a solution that has certain growth factors in it. The types of growth factors and their ratios are the "secrete sauce". This mixture works on disabling the growth factors which cause pain. The Lavage technique works essentially all the time in eliminating pain in a large joint. We are still not sure how long the relief will last. We do this technique in conjunction with our stem cell procedures. In a study we are doing we have found that the joints treated with lavage got better quicker and the patient had less pain while they were recovering from their procedure. You can read more about this in the blog about Arthrolavage.
Other aspects were discussed such as the use of a pluripotent cell that is found in our body but it is essentially asleep. The trick is to awaken the cell and have it active in helping to correct problems. Our clinic has the good fortune to have utilized these cells for some time now. Also the use of various growth factors were discussed. This seems to give us an advantage in our quest to conquer our patient's pain. These are just some of the aspects that continue to separate our clinic from the pack.


Zucchini for stir fry or baking, etc.
Hey, those are nice looking zucchini! I like the skinny ones. They are good for stir fry.
These look really good. And for those BIG ones that hide under the leaves, they are great for baking.


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Marla Hansen's Wedding Day (Record Release Party) @ Union Hall
Posted by bumpershine on September 12, 2007 April 22, 2009
Marla Hansen had a CD release party last night at Union Hall and I was impressed with the material off her new record. I went in having not her record before, (and not being the hugest fan of My Brightest Diamond), but I thought the songs she played were quite wonderful. Australia's Sarah Blasko opened up and played another fine set (go see her at the Living Room folks). Casey Dienel (who plays in Marla's band) was the other opener and while I thought she played a courageous solo set (on keyboards and ukelele), her music just isn't for me. Here are a few pictures from Marla Hansen's Wedding Day CD release party. You can see the whole flickr set here.
PS Sufjan wasn't there, but Tim Fite was.
Marla Hansen at Union Hall (September 11, 2007)
Sarah Blasko at Union Hall (September 11, 2007)
Casey Dienel at Union Hall (September 11, 2007)
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drop in significant Clean Water Act violations
EPA reports drop in significant Clean Water Act violations
BY ZACK BUDRYK - 11/22/22 4:16 PM ET
Clean Water Act violations reported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) dropped by more than half in the years following an interstate compliance agreement, the EPA announced Tuesday.
In 2018, the EPA and 47 states reached an agreement to cut noncompliance with the law by 50 percent in the next five years. The effort has reached its goal ahead of schedule, slashing noncompliance from 20.3 percent in early 2018 to 9 percent, according to the agency. The initiative applied to about 46,000 facilities nationwide that are subject to regulation under the Clean Water Act.
"Five years ago, EPA set an ambitious goal for cutting the rate of significant noncompliance with Clean Water Act permits in half," Larry Starfield, acting assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, said in a statement.
"Today I'm pleased to announce that we have met and exceeded that target achieving a historically low rate of 9 percent. This notable achievement speaks to what EPA and the states can accomplish together to improve compliance and reduce Clean Water Act violations."
The progress on the initiative reduces the number of facilities with "significant non-compliance" violations by about 4,000 and eliminated about 23.7 million pounds of illegally discharged water pollutants, according to the EPA.
The agency attributed the achievement to a combination of state-federal partnerships, including more than 600 meetings with individual state regulators.
The announcement comes as the EPA is reportedly considering a long-term presence in Jackson, Miss., after flooding knocked out the city's water treatment plant, causing the city's second water crisis in as many years.
The City Council voted this week to enter an "interim stipulated order" with the EPA, lasting a year and implemented through a third party. EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the agreement must still be approved through a federal judge and that further long-term measures remain under discussion.
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3746964-epa-reports-drop-in-significant-clean-water-act-violations/?mc_cid=6c1ee26597&mc_eid=30488675cb


Screen legend Julie Walters has unveiled a new 3D breast scanner along with a portable ultrasound at Royal Surrey County Hospital.
The award winning actress officially launched the tomosynthesis machine, which is better at detecting cancerous tumours than traditional breast imaging, during a special ceremony on Friday, January 15.
The star of stage and screen, who has enjoyed pivotal roles in Educating Rita, Calendar Girls, Mamma Mia!, the Harry Potter series and Billy Elliott, was joined by other local dignitaries.
The Trust was able to purchase the state-of-the-art piece of equipment after its fundraising appeal reached its £500,000 target.
The tomosynthesis machine works by using a curved x-ray motion to build a three-dimensional picture of the breast tissue.
Studies have found the scan led to a 25 per cent increase in early cancer detection.
Traditional mammograms only offer a two dimensional view, meaning that abnormalities can be masked or missed, leading to a delayed diagnosis.
Ms Walters said: "I was delighted to be asked to launch the tomosynthesis suite at Royal Surrey County Hospital.
Tracey Irvine, Clinical Director of the Trust's Breast Unit, said: "Over 50,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every single year. We are making great advances in breast cancer treatment and our survival rates in Surrey are the best in the UK.
"Unfortunately not every woman will survive breast cancer, but we can always do more. The tomosynthesis machine will help give more women the very best chance of survival. The earlier we can detect her breast cancer, the better the chance we have of curing her with less invasive treatments.
Sarah Welsby, Royal Surrey's head of fundraising, added: "We would like to thank Julie Walters for joining us to launch the new tomosynthesis suite. We have had a fantastic response to this appeal and I would personally like to acknowledge all of our donors and supporters who have helped us achieve our fundraising target. Introducing the tomosynthesis machine at Royal Surrey is a wonderful start to 2016.


I'm keeping this post pretty short, as I could talk about my love for children's books all day long if you let me. But here are some of a hefty bulk of books found in my parent's garage. These books are my childhood and I love the memories attached to them.
My Mum got me this book for a birthday, and she told me how she bought it because the story was about a little girl called Alice, just like me. I still love this one because it has astonishingly beautiful illustrations, as well as a quirky tale.
The Animals of Farthing Wood was an absolute favourite of mine. I really did love the programme. Similarly I remember getting rather fondly attached to Jolly Snow and Little Bear Lost.
I was very much an 'animal' child, I detested dolls and much preferred a soft cuddly version of one of my favourite characters.
These books are stunning, they really are. I don't know about you but something that has additional letters, envelopes etc is right up my street, the element of discovery is just lovely.
A somewhat all time classic. There are so many different variations of this story, which makes it all the more mysterious.
I remember always visiting my schools jumble sale and buying these. I'm really glad I hung on to them, as they are quite collectable, even if they are a little tatty and almost falling apart. My favourite is the Aesop's fables; this book taught me so much. Manners and morals to say the least.
Some lovely little tales, filled with the most beautiful illustrations.
I am so lucky to have this, as she doesn't really have much left from her childhood at all. I can't find a date on this book, but we are talking between 40-50 years old.
I LOVE that she wrote her name in pencil inside. And how beautiful are the illustrations. This is a classic children's book, one I will dearly look after.
And I am stunned to discover this is a Marks and Spencer book. I never realised this before! I guess it's kind of ironic, I have spoke before about my Mums love affair with that shop. It's very fitting; that the book I have inherited from her childhood is from Marks and Spencer.
I love all my old children's books and cherish them to a point; if I lost one I would be devastated.
This post has brought back so many memories!
I used to listen to Jolly snow on tape to make me fall asleep when I was little, I'm sure I still have to tape somewhere.
What a lovely collection! Love your mum's book, I never realised Marks and Spencer printed books of that vintage, I thought it was a recent line.
I love The Animals Of Farthing Wood! And I would always get the Jolly Postman books out of the library, I loved all the letters!
I also have a box of old childhood books that I could never throw out, and I'm 30 now! I'd love to be generous enough of spirit to ay I'll pass them on to little cousins etc one day, but the truth is I'll keep them forever!
I have this vague idea of framing them in a glass coffee table one day- what do you think?


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ONKYO DEFIES OBSOLESCENCE
Recognizing that, in our "fast-paced world of digital, where any product you buy is half obsolete when it leaves the store and fully obsolete by the time you unpack it," Onkyo has launched what it describes as a "Future-Proof" A/V receiver. The TX-DS989 home theater receiver starts out with the ability to decode every U.S. (and European) multichannel standard, including Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG and THX Surround EX, the latter qualifying it as "the worldπs first 7.1-channel Surround EX receiver". Moreover, the new Onkyo will handle any future formats because its decoders are software-upgradeable through its bi-directional RS232 port.
Onkyo points out that the updates will cover more than just decoding standards: today's consumers need to prepare for DVD-Audio and SACD processing, new DSP algorithms, and software for a possible IEEE-1394 interface. According to Sergio Batista, Onkyo's national product manager, "This technology is the best answer to consumer complaints that modern products can become obsolete overnight. Now, just install the new software, and it is like getting a new component." Onkyo will notify registered owners as new upgrade applications become available, although initially, software upgrades will be handled by authorized Onkyo service centers. If the upgrade procedures prove to be consumer-friendly, the company will make them available on the Onkyo web site.
Anticipating the new formats, Onkyo fitted the TX-DS989 with 24-bit, 192-kHz D/A converters, ready for DVD-Audio and SACD, with space on the front panel for the IEEE-1394 interface. A 7.1-channel input connector allows easy connection of any conceivable multichannel decoder or signal source, while its component-video outputs and inputs and video switching with response out to 40 MHz can handle advanced video equipment including HDTV. The supplied remote control can learn the codes of infrared remotes even for components not yet available.
Other indications of the TX-DS989's flexibility include audio and video outputs and switching for multiroom/multisource operation, while the RS232 port can interface with touch-screen and home-automation controllers from AMX/Phast, Crestron, and others. The TX-DS989's amplifier section provides 130 watts to each of its seven channels, while line-level outputs are provided to enable the use of larger external amplifiers. Bass addicts will approve of the TX-DS989's two line-level subwoofer outputs, and a loop facility allows the use of equalizers or other signal processors in all three front channels, while its array of inputs includes five coaxial and three optical digital inputs, an RF input for AC-3 signals from laserdisc players, analog connections for four video sources, two video recorders, two audio recorders, two audio sources, and – unusually in this day and age – an RIAA phono input, "because Onkyo understands that preparing for the future should not rule out the best of the past." Price is $3,200.
Onkyo also announced a selection of suitable source components to mate with the TX-DS989, including DVD players with 10-bit video DACs, 96kHz/24-bit audio DACs, and black-level control but minus on-board Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 decoding. The DVD lineup will start with a $299 model up to a DVD-A/V model selling for $1,699 to $1,899. This model, which will include progressive-scan outputs, should be available at the end of the summer, depending on DVD Forum approval of a new DVD-Audio encryption standard.
Onkyo USA Corporation, 200 Williams Drive, Ramsey, NJ 07446
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MARANTZ LAUNCHES HIGH END SACD PLAYER
At a press conference in Manhattan in mid-May, concurrent with a massive European conference, Marantz announced it will begin shipping its Reference Series SA-1 Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD). With a suggested retail price of $7500, it's clearly aimed at audiophiles not afraid to commit to an all-new format. Marantz demonstrated the new player with excerpts from SACD discs by electric bluesman Sam McClain (an audiophile favorite with discs on AudioQuest and JVC's XRCD label) and crossover jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour (also famed in audiophile circles for a series of vinyl LPs in the late 1970s). Because all SACD players are backward compatible with conventional CDs, and the new dual-layer SACD discs are playable in conventional CD players, the gamble is actually minimized. At the very worst, should SACD not succeed, the player will still be able to access the many tens of thousands of CD titles already available.
The SA-1 is classically "Marantz" in that it's finished in the same champagne gold which has marked the range for almost 50 years, while its round central display is illuminated in the company's trademark blue. Featuring separate dual-differential DAC-7 convertors for each channel, custom-made components, balanced outputs and both optical and coaxial digital outputs, the SA-1 is clearly another no-compromise effort from the venerable firm.
Marantz also introduced a number of other products, emphasizing both a commitment to pure audio and further developments in its life-style ranges. Of particular interest to the lucky few who will acquire an SA-1 are the Reference Series PM-17SA stereo integrated amplifier ($1299.99) and the SM-17SA ($999.99 list) stereo power amplifier, conceived as separates with the specific role of exploiting the sonic possibilities of the SACD format. The PM-17SA is a high current design that delivers 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms, while the 60-watt-per-channel SM-17SA can be bridged to deliver 200 watts, mono into 8 ohms. The two amps can be used together as an integrated, multi-channel system.
Marantz America Inc, 440 Medinah Road, Roselle, IL 60172-2330
www.marantzamerica.com
NXT CREATES VIRTUAL ORCHESTRA
A musician's nightmare but "a conductors dream – an orchestra made up of members that have no egos, always play in tune, never talk back and are always right on time for rehearsals!" That's how NXT announced a breakthrough called the "Virtual Orchestra", developed by Dr. David B. Smith, Professor of Sound Technology at New York Technical College and Dr. Fred Bianchi of Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Utilizing NXT flat-panel loudspeakers and a sophisticated new audio process to revolutionize the sound of theatrical performances, the Virtual Orchestra utilizes an array of 23 separate loudspeakers positioned in the orchestra pit as real musicians would be, with each loudspeaker assigned to reproduce just a single instrument and fed by a computer-controlled multi-channel system of sound modules containing extremely high-resolution sampled sounds of real instruments. The trick is that each ersatz musician can be "conducted" by the musical director, who can influence tempos, musical interludes, and other changes "to accommodate the natural flow and expressiveness of the singers, musicians and the realities of the performance itself." Er, quite.
NXT flat-panel loudspeakers are used because, unlike conventional loudspeakers which produce sound in a narrow "beam" with limited acoustic coverage, NXT panels radiate sound in an omni-directional (360-degree) pattern, duplicating the manner in which real sound is dispersed.
Alarmingly, the Virtual Orchestra and NXT boast that the technology will "provide significant economic and practical advantages compared to the cost of hiring a live orchestra." Those of you who remember the spate of drummer jokes which emerged after drum machines became viable in popular music will see the implications: live music abandoned in favor of recordings. The pitch goes on to point out that, "Space, budget and location restrictions are no longer obstacles in enabling audiences to enjoy the full score of a musical exactly the way the composer intended. The Virtual Orchestra allows local and regional companies and smaller theatres to deliver the musical quality and excitement of a full Broadway production to their audiences."
Er, isn't that what a good hi-fi system has been doing ever since stereo allowed recorded music to recreate a sense of space? Maybe NXT and Virtual Orchestra think that people will be prepared to pay concert ticket prices to hear what by any other definition is merely a recorded event. We think the Musicians' Union should be told…
New Transducers Ltd, 37 Ixworth Place, London SW3 3QH, England
011 44 20 7343 5050
www.nxtsound.com
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GETPLUGGED.COM ADDS BRANDS
Online specialty consumer electronics site GetPlugged.com has announced that TAG McLaren Audio, Inc. USA, Meridian, and Velodyne have authorized their dealers to display product on www.GetPlugged.com, in compliance with their current dealer agreements. The site has emerged as a popular method for audio and A/V consumers to browse on-line. Also announced are a new Dealer Locator Map and an English-to-Spanish translator.
SONANCE ANNOUNCES SUB
Sonance has released a new subwoofer, called, simply, The Sub. This freestanding unit is THX Select-certified and designed to match the company's in-wall speaker products. The Sub contains a 12in dual-voice coil woofer in a 15x19x19in enclosure, with onboard 150W power amplifier and front-mounted crossover, phase and level controls. It operates over a range of 30-150Hz.
Sonance, 212 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672
www.sonance.com
Like alchemists still hoping to turn lead into gold, the quest continues for an "all-digital amplifier", the latest coming from a company with its sights set first on (where else?) the computer industry. Billed as "The First New Amplifier In 20 Years", Boston-based JAM Technologies' REVA (Rail-Exceeding Variable Amplitude) True Fidelity amplifier is aimed firstly at the better PC manufacturers for inclusion in computers to improve their fundamentally execrable sound, but the company has its sights set on pure audio as well. The amplifier uses no transformers or DC/DC converters, can produce 25W/ch into 8 ohms using only a 5V supply, or 250W using a 12V power supply; it's said to be 80-90 percent efficient. When interviewed by PC guru John Dvorak, the designers did not discount the possibility that the REVA could be tweaked to emulate the sound of tubes, "once you're in the digital realm." According to JAM, most importantly REVA will bring high-end audio sound to PCs.
www.jam-tech.com
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Understanding the Basics of the Java For Loop & How to Use Them
Athena Ozanich
Like many programming languages, Java has many unique and powerful tools. In addition, Java offers features that enable developers to build robust software from classes to arrays and more. Developers can manage and manipulate data collections using these features, a standard software task.This post will cover the basics of one of the most commonly used programming tools in almost every programming language — the for loop. You will learn the basics of the for loop, how it works, and how to write one in the Java language. You will see some images, videos, and code examples to help solidify the concepts covered in this post.
For Loop Java
In any coding language, a for loop iterates over data collections and completes repetitive tasks. However, in Java, the for loop has several parts required to run correctly.
The for loop requires a counter used to keep track of the number of iterations the loop completes. It also requires a way to identify when the loop should end, preventing further iterations of the task provided. And finally, the for loop needs a task to complete; often, this is something simple such as counting items in an array.
Check out the image below, which illuminates the for loop structure concisely.
Next, let's look at how to create a for loop and discuss its syntax in more detail.
How to Write a For Loop in Java
The syntax for creating a for loop in Java is pretty straightforward; it is relatively easy to understand when you break it down to its core components. However, the appearance of the for loop can be a bit overwhelming at first. Let's address that next by reviewing the following video.
Now let's look at the syntax with a code example of a for loop in its most basic form and break down the various parts in detail.
for( initialization; condition; increment/decrement ){
//statement or code to be executed
First, you start with the keyword for, followed by a pair of parentheses. Then within the parentheses, you need to add the arguments.
Let's discuss those arguments next.
For Loop Arguments
There are three arguments that the for loop uses to identify its expected behavior; the arguments are listed below.
Initializer: This argument initializes the for loop at its starting point, which typically starts at zero.
Condition: The condition determines the end of the loop. The conditional statement will evaluate as either true or false. The loop runs until the condition returns false.
Increment/Decrement: This increases or decreases the initializer by one each time the condition returns true.
Generally, with each iteration of the loop that the condition returns true, a task is completed within the for loop's body. This task — referred to as the statement — can be simple or complex with no limitations. When it comes to what you as a programmer can do within the for loop, the possibilities are endless.
Java For Loop Example
Your imagination truly only binds the ways you can use for loops in your code, but there are typical tasks that software will need to complete. An excellent example of this is online video games which often have player limitations. For instance, in a game where only a certain number of players may be allowed into a match, the software must count and track players.
public class TrackPlayers {
/* Code of Java for loop */
for(int players = 0; players <= 10; i++){
/* Add player to current match */
The standard setup for a Java program file contains a for loop that tracks the number of players in the above code. The initializer starts at zero since the match won't start until the correct number of players gets added to the game.
As the for loop runs for the first time, it will read the player variable value as zero, then check if the condition is true. If the condition passes, it will increase the number of players and run the code within the loop's body. In this case, we are only using pseudo code to indicate the expected logic.
The loop will stop when the correct number of players gets added or if an error gets thrown. Let's look at a popular way to catch errors before the loop starts. The industry standard is to check for possible errors before starting the for loop; a conditional test using an if statement is one way.
if( players >= 10){
/* Run for loop */
Furthermore, you can run checks like this from within the for loop. You can also even nest for loops within each other. For example, in the case of the previous game example, you might want to check how many players there are and how many times each player has won one of five matches.
Let's see how you can handle that.
int score = 0;
/* Check each players score */
for(int matches = 0; matches <= 5; i++){
/* Update player score */
There is also an advanced syntax that simplifies the for loop, but it does come with limitations. The following video illuminates that syntax and how to use it.
As you can see, loops bring a lot of functionality to your software, and the ways you can use them are even more robust when coupled with other Java features. One caveat is that it is possible to create infinite loops that run until it runs out of memory to use, so be careful.
Moving Forward With Using Java For Loops
You have learned a lot about for loops, their syntax, how they work and how you can use them. You've also seen some code examples based on real-life situations to help solidify the concepts you learned. You now have everything you need to begin exploring for loops even further.
Nothing compares to using the knowledge you gain. The best way to drive these concepts home is to start using them. Mixing the for loop with other Java features can expand your knowledge and lateral understanding of them and improve your software development process.
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Workers in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $20.67 in May 2018, about 17 percent below the nationwide average of $24.98, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regional Commissioner Janet S. Rankin noted that, after testing for statistical significance, 16 of the 22 major occupational groups had average wages in the local area that were significantly lower than their respective national averages, including computer and mathematical; architecture and engineering; and management. One group—farming, fishing, and forestry—had a significantly higher wage than its respective national average.
When compared to the nationwide distribution, local employment was more highly concentrated in 7 of the 22 occupational groups, including construction and extraction; sales and related; and food preparation and serving related. Conversely, 11 groups had employment shares significantly below their national representation, including production; computer and mathematical; and business and financial operations. (See table A and box note at end of release.)
Table A. Occupational employment and wages by major occupational group, United States and the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area, and measures of statistical significance, May 2018
Major occupational group
Percent of total employment
Mean hourly wage
Percent difference (1)
Total, all occupations
100.0 100.0 $24.98 $20.67* -17
5.3 3.9* 58.44 46.82* -20
Business and financial operations
Computer and mathematical
Life, physical, and social science
Community and social service
1.5 1.0* 23.69 22.42 -5
Education, training, and library
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
1.3 1.3 28.74 24.60* -14
Healthcare practitioners and technical
6.0 6.6* 39.42 36.78* -7
Healthcare support
2.8 3.4* 15.57 15.70 1
Food preparation and serving related
9.2 12.4* 12.30 12.58 2
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Sales and related
10.0 13.9* 20.09 17.37* -14
Office and administrative support
15.1 15.1 18.75 17.03* -9
Farming, fishing, and forestry
0.3 (2) 14.49 16.23* 12
Construction and extraction
Installation, maintenance, and repair
Transportation and material moving
(1) A positive percent difference measures how much the mean wage in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area is above the national mean wage, while a negative difference reflects a lower wage.
(2) Estimate not released
* The mean hourly wage or percent share of employment is significantly different from the national average of all areas at the 90-percent confidence level.
One occupational group—sales and related—was chosen to illustrate the diversity of data available for any of the 22 major occupational categories. Cape Coral-Fort Myers had 37,000 jobs in sales and related, accounting for 13.9 percent of local area employment, significantly higher than the 10.0-percent share nationally. The average hourly wage for this occupational group locally was $17.37, significantly below the national wage of $20.09.
Some of the larger detailed occupations within the sales and related group included retail salespersons (14,150); cashiers (7,880); and first-line supervisors of retail sales workers (2,990). Among the higher-paying jobs in this group were first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers, and securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents, with mean hourly wages of $36.64 and $33.87, respectively. At the lower end of the wage scale were cashiers ($11.01) and retail salespersons ($12.50). (Detailed data for sales and related occupations are presented in table 1; for a complete listing of detailed occupations available go to www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_15980.htm.)
Location quotients allow us to explore the occupational make-up of a metropolitan area by comparing the composition of jobs in an area relative to the national average. (See table 1.) For example, a location quotient of 2.0 indicates that an occupation accounts for twice the share of employment in the area than it does nationally. In the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area, above-average concentrations of employment were found in some of the occupations within the sales and related group. For instance, real estate sales agents were employed at 2.7 times the national rate in Cape Coral, and retail salespersons, at 1.7 times the U.S. average. On the other hand, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, sales representatives had a location quotient of 1.1 in Cape Coral, indicating that this particular occupation's local and national employment shares were similar.
These statistics are from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, a federal-state cooperative program between BLS and State Workforce Agencies, in this case, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
Area Changes to the May 2018 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)
OES continues to publish data for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas that cover the full geography of the United States. However, the level of detail available has decreased.
OES no longer publishes data for metropolitan divisions. Data for the 11 large metropolitan areas that contain divisions are now available at the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) or New England City and Town Area (NECTA) level only.
In addition, some smaller nonmetropolitan areas have been combined to form larger nonmetropolitan areas. The May 2018 OES estimates contain data for 134 nonmetropolitan areas, compared with 167 nonmetropolitan areas in the May 2017 estimates.
More information on these area changes is available at www.bls.gov/oes/areas_2018.htm.
Implementing the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System
The OES program plans to begin implementing the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system with the May 2019 estimates, to be released by early April of 2020. Because each set of OES estimates is produced by combining three years of survey data, estimates for May 2019 and May 2020 will be based on a combination of survey data collected under the 2010 SOC and data collected under the 2018 SOC, and will use a hybrid of the two classification systems. The May 2021 OES estimates, to be released by early April of 2022, will be the first set of estimates based fully on the 2018 SOC. For more information, please see www.bls.gov/oes/soc_2018.htm.
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is a semiannual survey measuring occupational employment and wage rates for wage and salary workers in nonfarm establishments in the United States. The OES data available from BLS include cross-industry occupational employment and wage estimates for the nation; over 580 areas, including states and the District of Columbia, metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), nonmetropolitan areas, and territories; national industry-specific estimates at the NAICS sector, 3-digit, most 4-digit, and selected 5- and 6-digit industry levels, and national estimates by ownership across all industries and for schools and hospitals. OES data are available at www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm.
The OES survey is a cooperative effort between BLS and the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). BLS funds the survey and provides the procedures and technical support, while the State Workforce Agencies collect most of the data. OES estimates are constructed from a sample of about 1.2 million establishments. Each year, two semiannual panels of approximately 180,000 to 200,000 sampled establishments are contacted, one panel in May and the other in November. Responses are obtained by mail, Internet or other electronic means, email, telephone, or personal visit. The May 2018 estimates are based on responses from six semiannual panels collected over a 3-year period: May 2018, November 2017, May 2017, November 2016, May 2016, and November 2015. The unweighted sample employment of 83 million across all six semiannual panels represents approximately 58 percent of total national employment. The overall national response rate for the six panels, based on the 50 states and the District of Columbia, is 71 percent based on establishments and 68 percent based on weighted sampled employment. The sample in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area included 2,423 establishments with a response rate of 73 percent. For more information about OES concepts and methodology, go to www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_tec.htm.
A value that is statistically different from another does not necessarily mean that the difference has economic or practical significance. Statistical significance is concerned with the ability to make confident statements about a universe based on a sample. It is entirely possible that a large difference between two values is not significantly different statistically, while a small difference is, since both the size and heterogeneity of the sample affect the relative error of the data being tested.
The May 2018 OES estimates are based on the 2010 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and the 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Information about the 2010 SOC is available on the BLS website at www.bls.gov/soc and information about the 2017 NAICS is available at www.bls.gov/bls/naics.htm.
Metropolitan area definitions
The substate area data published in this release reflect the standards and definitions established by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
The Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Lee County.
OES data are available on our regional web page at www.bls.gov/regions/southeast. Answers to frequently asked questions about the OES data are available at www.bls.gov/oes/oes_ques.htm. Detailed technical information about the OES survey is available in our Survey Methods and Reliability Statement on the BLS website at www.bls.gov/oes/current/methods_statement.pdf.
Information in this release will be made available to sensory impaired individuals upon request. Voice phone: (202) 691-5200; Federal Relay Service: (800) 877-8339.
Table 1. Employment and wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics survey, by occupation, Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area, May 2018
Mean wages
Level (2)
Location quotient (3)
Sales and related occupations
37,000 1.4 $17.37 $36,130
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
2,990 1.4 22.75 47,330
First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers
570 1.3 36.64 76,210
Counter and rental clerks
Parts salespersons
Retail salespersons
14,150 1.7 12.50 26,000
Advertising sales agents
Insurance sales agents
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
90 0.7 20.01 41,620
Sales representatives, services, all other
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products
220 0.4 52.15 108,470
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Demonstrators and product promoters
(5) (5) 39.52 82,190
Real estate sales agents
Sales and related workers, all other
(1) For a complete listing of all detailed occupations in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area, see www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_15980.htm.
(2) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(3) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
(4) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(5) Estimate not released.
Last Modified Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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House Jan. 6 committee faces time crunch ahead of public hearings
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(WASHINGTON) — The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is facing a time crunch as investigators scramble to piece together former President Donald Trump's words and actions on Jan. 6, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., acknowledged Tuesday.
"We're playing 'beat the clock' here against Trump's inner coterie, which thinks they can impede our investigation," Raskin told reporters.
The committee, which hopes to begin public hearings in May, is trying to wrap up dozens of witness interviews in the coming weeks.
Multiple senior Trump administration officials, including senior adviser Jared Kushner and Defense Secretary Mark Esper, are expected to appear virtually before the committee this week. Another senior aide to Vice President Mike Pence, Chris Hodgson, was spotted at the panel's offices for an in-person deposition Wednesday.
"We're going to do everything we can to get everyone's cooperation that we can," Raskin said.
That ticking clock is having an effect on how far investigators are willing to go to secure the testimony of witnesses and obtain documents.
Given the committee's hearing schedule and self-imposed deadline to issue a final report in the fall, it's becoming increasingly unlikely that discussions with Vice President Pence and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani will result in interviews with congressional investigators.
The panel is also grappling with the fallout from reports that investigators have obtained text messages from conservative activist Ginni Thomas — the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas — pressing then-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to attempt to overturn the election results.
Committee members have discussed whether to invite her to testify publicly, but have not publicly shared how they want to proceed.
They are also working to fill "quite a few gaps" in White House telephone logs obtained by the committee and first reported by The Washington Post and CBS News, Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., said Tuesday.
Official records of Trump's switchboard phone calls include a more than 7-hour gap in activity during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, during which time multiple phone conversations Trump is reported to have had with GOP lawmakers may have been made using the cellphones of key aides.
Schiff said the committee is working to determine what Trump was doing during that time.
While Schiff declined to get into specifics, the committee has repeatedly subpoenaed the cellphone records of Trump aides and allies, and has issued blanket preservation requests to telecommunications, social media and email companies and platforms.
"We have multiple sources of information, both in terms of gathering records, as well as witnesses who have come to appear before the committee who have described the president's actions that day," Schiff said. "We are putting together as complete a picture as we can, and not relying on any one source of information."
While some committee members and staffers believe the panel should be taking more aggressive steps in trying to enforce subpoenas, any potential legal disputes might not be resolved before the end of the year, when Republicans may take control of the chamber.
On Monday, the panel recommended the full House hold two Trump White House officials, Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino, in contempt of Congress for ignoring subpoenas for records and testimony. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said Wednesday that the House is planning to vote on the matter next week.
Trump ally Steve Bannon was indicted for defying the committee's subpoena last November after the full House voted to hold him in contempt. He has pleaded not guilty, and his trial isn't set to begin until May at the earliest.
Meadows was also held in contempt by the House in December, but the former chief of staff has yet to face charges from the Justice Department — leading some lawmakers to criticize the DOJ for its failure to take action.
The committee has made clear in court filings that it believes Trump broke the law in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. And while a federal judge wrote this week that it was "more likely than not" that Trump committed felonies in the course of his actions, the Justice Department appears to be no closer to charging — or even considering charging — the former president with a crime.
"Attorney General Garland: Do your job, so we can do ours," Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., said in a committee meeting Monday.
"We would, as a committee, like every entity around with some authority to move," Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, R-Miss., told reporters Tuesday. "But obviously that's out of our bailiwick."
ABC News' Lalee Ibssa and Luke Barr contributed to this report.
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A few days ago I watched the documentary about Lady Gaga on Netflix.
It's hard to admit, but I've been a huge fan of hers when I was younger.
To be fair, I don't think I've ever stopped liking her but hey, we're not here to judge.
While watching this documentary, I remembered why my 15-year-old me got intrigued by her and why my 16-year-old me kept watching and listening to her video clips on repeat.
When all my friends I was hiding this secret from, were bashing her and her outrageously weird and unexpected outfits, I was admiring the way she was making people talk about her.
To me, not only she was an amazing singer and a great entertainer. She was the person who sold herself to the world in the most impressing ways.
She owned the industry within a couple of melodies and a few fashion shows.
So when I watched Five Foot Tall, not only was I impressed to see how much she'd grown up this past decade – yes, already – I was enlightened to understand a bit more of my teenage idol. I picked up so many things I think everyone should apply to their life and I even came to the conclusion that, I should definitely apply them during my year.
– Take care of your physical and mental health.
Both go together and none can work without the other. She pushed herself so hard throughout the years that a few years ago her hip broke. As well, she's been suffering from chronic pain since she got sexually assaulted ten years ago. Obviously, she couldn't have changed anything about that but she's told a few journalists that not having been able to talk about her assault have probably affected her pain more than if she had.
Conclusion? Know your physical limits and if in mental pain, pick up the phone and talk to someone. Even if it's hard.
– Go through the pain barrier.
It might sound contradictory to the first one but bare with me.
Lady Gaga's known as one of the greatest performer in history. And this is not my personal opinion. But she didn't earn this reputation by being simply being weird and singing like the star she is. She worked her arse off since day one and never let her goals slip away.
Yes. Even with chronic pains. And even after a broken hip. When she trains, she doesn't stop until she's got it, to perfection. And when she performs, she pushes the pain barrier, gives it all she has because that's what she's been working for all her life.
Conclusion? When things get tough and you feel like everything is getting too much, remember how lucky you are to be in this position and how much you want to achieve your goals. Break that barrier and push your limits.
Madonna has been criticising Lady Gaga through the media and when they'd meet, she'd be very friendly and in admiration. So to this, Lady Gaga answered: I'm Italian and from New York, if you've got something to say, say it to my face. Not through media.
Conclusion? There's nothing worse than hypocrisy. This world is already hard to deal with and ugly enough to add hypocrisy as well. Honesty is the key.


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If you recall, we spent some time in the last blog post talking about our three magic words: audience, distribution, and purpose. These are our guideposts when it comes to the work we do. With a clearly-defined audience, it's easier to know what content the project will need to contain. Purpose is something we'll talk about in the next entry. But today, the focus is on the importance of distribution.
Distribution refers to the channels by which you deliver your project to the world. It's not a difficult concept to grasp, but it can mean the difference between an atmospheric launch or an explosive failure. When planning a project, having an idea of where you'd like to distribute it can greatly affect the end product.
Deciding whether you want a 20-foot billboard or a 30-second video will mean two entirely different projects. That's a grand example, but differences in distribution can be as subtle as whether you want to share something on Twitter or Facebook. Your audience (back to audience again) on these two platforms could be wildly different, so your tone might have to shift to fit the distribution you prefer. On the internet, you can get away with saying much more than you could on network television. In a newspaper you're probably reaching a completely different age group than on social media. You can see how audience and distribution play together, too. Determining these things early can save you hours of work you might undertake only to find out it was a dead end.
Another reason to include it in your early stages of planning is that distribution can define the limits of what a project can contain. If you're planning on that 20-foot billboard, your audience is probably passing traffic. You're going to have to get your point across in one big splash, since you'll only have seconds to convey your message, not to mention having to compete for their attention with traffic and surroundings and maybe even their cell phone (though we don't condone that). That really limits the scope of the project. But in a 30-second video, as long as you keep the audience's attention, you can say a whole lot more.
On a related note, the length of your project is going to be determined by how you choose to distribute it. In a social media post, you have to be able to stop someone in their tracks and win them in five seconds. When they're interested enough to visit your website, you can probably feel comfortable with a longer format, whether it's 200 words instead of 20 or a two-minute video instead of the ten-second version. At a fundraising event, you've got a captive audience, more or less, so you can hit an audience's emotions with a four to five minute video and really get your point across in a meaningful way. It's all about meeting your audience where they are and knowing what channels best fit your purpose (which we'll address in the third installment).
Choosing your distribution method can also solidify how flexible your project can be. A postcard is hard to edit into something else; it goes out, and you're done with it. A five-minute video, however, can be cut into several different two-minute videos, 30-second videos, 15-second videos, and even radio spots. A flexible medium means a flexible message, as well. Recutting a longer video into smaller pieces can help to focus the message or change the call to action. It even allows for A-B testing. Basically, you'll get more legs out of video than print, if that's important to you.
You can see how determining your distribution can be just as important as determining your audience. They go hand-in-hand, really. And both of those things depend on your purpose, which we'll discuss in the third installment of this series. When we're working magic for our clients, we always keep our three magic words in mind: audience, distribution, and purpose.


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When marketing your property management services, chances are you have certain buyer personas that you've created to improve results. The same concept can be applied to employee promotions. Create a benchmark of your ideal employee against which to measure progress and achievement. You can create this from scratch or use a previous superstar employee's performance as an example.
The employees you currently have in place may have incredible potential that you can tap into by investing in appropriate training and continuing education. Take time to assess and gauge each team member's strengths and interests. See if there are natural career progressions that can be nurtured. And don't skimp. If you want a quality outcome, you have to invest in a training program of equal stature.
You want to promote your employees for the betterment of your property management company. They want to climb the ladder to further their career, improve their skills and feel a sense of accomplishment. In other words, your approach to staff development should be that of an equal-opportunity partnership. Work with your employees to help them map out their career goals and look for ways to strategically make those aspirations into a reality.
What's in it for them? What things might motivate different team members to want to step up to the plate and make a career change? If money is tight, look for other creative perks and incentives that can complement a smaller bump in pay, such as a new office or a flexible work schedule. Figure out ways to demonstrate how your employees will directly benefit from their participation.
Think of your own career journey. It's likely that you've made plenty of your own mistakes over the years. Rather than giving up and throwing in the towel, you let those mistakes shape your path to accomplishment. Encourage your employees to take risks where applicable and be supportive along the way. This will let employees know that it's ok to try new things without fear of backlash.
Not all superstar employees will be the same. Some may be motivated by entirely different things while each will have his or her own unique strengths. Be cognizant of what frustrates and engages your new up-and-comers and focus on a strategy that will make each team member's skills shine the brightest.
Creating a star staff within your property management company doesn't necessarily require recruiting outside talent. With the right approach and a positive attitude, you can turn ordinary staff into prize-winning employees. The tips above should help set you up for success.


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MAKI: the 3D printable humanoid robot
April 11, 2013 Consumer Goods, Hobby robotics
A lot of 3D printers have 'bot' somewhere in the name, and rightly so; they are a rudimentary form of robots. So it makes sense that humanoid robots and 3D printers go hand in hand (extruder?) too. The open source, 3D printable humanoid robot project called InMoov is still making steady progress. But there's another printable robot that's on Kickstarter called MAKI.
Tim Payne, co-founder of Hello Robo, is the designer of MAKI. From the website: "Hello Robo was founded with the vision of making personal robotics more accessible and affordable for everyone. To realize this vision, we are developing open source robots which can also be replicated using a desktop 3D printer. This enables educators and enthusiasts alike, anywhere, to create, share and expand upon each others work." MAKI will be open source, but not freely distributed, at least not at first. Maybe after it's developed it will be freely shared. It's difficult to say what MAKI can do besides track objects, which requires a combination of paid and open-source software, though the goal is to get it to HRI (human-robot interaction) status. MAKI is compatible with Arduino IDE and ROS, so with the appropriate libraries MAKI can gain intelligence.
Robotics are great learning tools for students, as they combine mathematics and science in an interactive manner. They can also be incredibly useful; robots are especially adept at handling data sets and doing complex computations. Imagine being able to ask MAKI how many cups of flour you need for a specific cake, or how long it will take for grandpa to drive in from Boston, or what the volume of an irregularly shaped container is. The MAKI printable files are available for a $30 pledge, a full kit with all necessary electronics hardware with parts printed in nylon by Shapeways is available for a $2,985 pledge, and a fully assembled MAKI is available for $3,200.


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