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There are currently more e-PROs than ever before, and improvements in their design mean that there are many ways to integrate the data from the reports into everyday clinical care and patient monitoring. Such advances in the organization of medical records lead to better communication between patients and doctors and provide useful trending information to the medical community.Testing finished. Please let us know if you saw any issues. Please note that the various infocon indicators can take about 15 minutes to update.
This Friday, we will change the infocon to test a new admin interface. The test will last from 10:00-11:00 EDT (14:00-15:00 UTC). We will cycle through all colors. The pager notifications will be disabled during the test.
In the future, we are planning more regular infocon tests. Probably once a month, but the schedule has yet to be determined. In order ot conduct the tests, we will use a new color "Blue". Blue is used only for tests. Pager alerts will not be disabled for these tests to allow you to test them as well.
For details about the infocon, see http://isc.sans.org/infocon.html.
Overview of the August 2008 Microsoft patches and their status.
Known expoit code being actively exploited.
This is a workaround by implementing a kill bit.
Publically disclosed vulnerability but no known exploits. Critical PATCH NOW! PATCH NOW!
The Medical Identity Theft talk at DC16 had an unannounced software release... They wrote a tool to strip the headers off of LWAPP packets and output a regular pcap file showing the regular wireless client traffic.
UPDATE: Added URL from The Medical Identify Theft talk, corrected post about the same -- Corrected Fyodor's URL.
Getting reports here at the Storm Center of an outage for Gmail. I can't replicate it, it works fine from me from two Internet access points. Is it still down on the interwebz for you guys?
Update: I have received a few emails indicating that it works, and I've received a couple indicating that its down. So perhaps it's regional? Or account based?
Update 2: Apparently Google had a whoopsie. Look at the top right of this page for further info. Issue closed. Thanks all!Regulation of the Nuclear Protein Kinase CK1αLS by Mitogenic Levels of Hydrogen Peroxide

Low physiologic concentrations of H2O2 stimulate vascular cell proliferation and play an important role in the proliferative phases of human vascular diseases. The biochemical mechanisms whereby human vascular cells sense and respond to these low levels of H2O2 remain poorly understood. Low concentrations of H2O2 have been shown to stimulate the rapid hyperphosphorylation of the nuclear pre‐mRNA binding protein hnRNP‐C by protein kinase CK1α. Here it is shown that application of low concentrations of H2O2 to endothelial cells increases the isoelectric point of protein kinase CK1αLS, the nuclear splice form of CK1α. An identical change is accomplished by treating nuclear extracts with alkaline phosphatase in vitro, indicating that H2O2 is stimulating the dephosphorylation of the kinase. This dephosphorylation is maximal with 5 μM H2O2, and occurs prior to hnRNP‐C hyperphosphorylation. Treatment of endothelial cells with H2O2 stimulates the association of CK1αLS with hnRNP‐C. Likewise, treating CK1αLS with alkaline phosphatase in vitro also stimulates the association of the kinase with hnRNP‐C, indicating that association of the kinase with its substrate is facilitated by dephosphorylation.A bill to increase the minimum wage for 16 and 17 year olds got past its first hurdle in Parliament last week and is now one step closer to becoming law.
The Minimum Wage (Abolition of Age Discrimination) Amendment Bill was sent to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee for review by a majority of seventy one to fifty.
The bill aims to give sixteen and seventeen year old workers the same minimum wage as workers eighteen and over. Currently the minimum workers below eighteen can be paid is eighty percent of the adult minimum wage, or $7.60 an hour.
The bill’s sponsor, Green MP Sue Bradford, says she was “thrilled” at the result, which was “wonderful” given the makeup of the current Parliament.
Only National and ACT voted against sending the bill to select committee and Labour has not committed to supporting the bill beyond the select committee stage. Bradford says Labour’s reaction to the bill has been “mixed” and she gets the feeling that some members of the Labour caucus are “worried about alienating business”.
Co-President of the National Student’s Association (NZUSA) Conor Roberts says it is a “positive move” for students. Many high school students were already forced to save for university because of high fees and being paid an “artificially low wage” did not help.
Grace Millar of the Unite union, which has many youth members, was pleased with the result. “We can win this” she says, but added that young people had to be mobilised. The previous week had seen around one hundred young people and their supporters march on Parliament to show their support for the bill. One young woman spoke of being paid less than workers she was supervising, simply because they were a year or two older.
Bradford called on students, who generally have recent experience about “how crook [the system] is”, to make submissions to the select committee. Roberts says NZUSA will probably be making a submission.
If you are a homeowner, you understand how costly it can be to heat up your house in the winter, or to run your AC in the thick of the summer. This is why you ought to ensure your home insulation is top notch, free from any crevices and cracks between which air can escape. However, insulating your home does more than just reduce your utility bills.
Home insulation also prevents the condensation of moisture in your home, provides your home with acoustic treatment and even maximizes the return on investment if you decide to sell your home.
If you’re looking to insulate your home, and are torn between choices, this article will provide information that will help you choose the best insulation option for your home.
Spray Foam Insulation
This type of home insulation comes as a foam and is usually sprayed into place by insulation contractors. Spray foam insulation is very effective when applied to unfinished attic floors, sealing up cavities and cracks in the wall, and even on enclosed walls.
This type of insulation comes in two types: open-cell and closed-cell insulation. Closed-cell foam is incredibly effective because it has dense cells that are usually closed and filled with gas which causes the foam to expand and fit tightly into the holes around it.
Open-cell foam has cells that have much less density, and that are filled with air, giving it the soft texture of sponge. It is, therefore, very light, and easy to apply, but may be less effective than closed-cell spray foam. You mustn’t install it below ground level as it may absorb moisture, forcing you to make replacements.
Rolls and Batts
Batts and rolls are flexible insulating material made from such mineral fibers as fiberglass and rock wool. They are designed in such a way that they slip into the spaces between the wood frames. These insulation materials are used to control home temperatures, reduce the amount of money you spend on utility bills and even provide acoustic insulation.
Most batts and rolls products are made from plant-based, renewable and recyclable materials, making them environmentally friendly and sustainable.
These insulation options are each suited for specific areas in your home, though they are each just as effective. For example, if there are no obstacles in your ceiling, or if you have a wide ceiling space, the most suitable home insulation option for you would be the rolls. This is because they can be ‘rolled’ out between your ceiling joists.
However, if you have a tight ceiling space, or one with such obstacles as ventilation pipes and cables, rolls would get caught on these obstacles, hence wouldn’t be as effective. Batts would work perfectly under such circumstances.
Cellulose Insulation
This is an environmentally-sustainable home insulation option that is made from loose-fill biodegradable materials such as waste paper. During the manufacturing process, the cellulose is treated with chemicals to make it even more pest and moisture resistant. Cellulose has an absorbent form, meaning it can absorb enough moisture to compromise its functionality.
If you decide to use cellulose insulation, keep in mind that you ought to replace it regularly- once every five years, ideally. Cellulose insulation is installed either by blowing it into place or pouring it down. This makes it the best choice when insulating irregularly-shaped surfaces, or when working around obstacles.
Mineral Wool Insulation
This type of home insulation is also called rock wool insulation. Although it is rather similar to fiberglass, it is more expensive and doesn’t have its irritating quality. It also comes in loose-fill, hence can be poured out or blown onto a surface.
Mineral wool is designed to withstand incredibly high temperature level
Home insulation puts your home in a much more controlled temperature threshold. Most insulation companies even re-install your windows to make sure they are air tight, and no air is leaking into or out of your home. This helps provide comfort insulation, and prevents you from overworking your HVAC. It also keeps you from spending more than you have to on your heating and cooling costs.B.
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ABC News interviewed the vice president in Tokyo, where he told troops aboard the USS Kitty Hawk that the United States would