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June 30, 2008

My Events, 2008, Q2

http://www.chekonim.com/archives/events_calendars/index.html

Jun 28 - 29 : Pride Parade in SF
Jun 23 : Rooze Maadar
Jun 15 (3rd Sun) : Father's Day
Jun 14 - 15 : Italian Street Painting Festival in San Rafael
Jun 13 - 15 : Robo Games in San Francisco
Jun 7 - 8 : Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe
Jun 3 - 5 : Webby Awards, in NYC
Jun : Sandstation, International Sand Sculpture Festival in Berlin, Germany
Jun 1 - 15 : Dine About Town in SF

May 31 - Jun 1 : Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe
May 31 : Blue Moon
May 27 - Jun 1 : Barcelona Bridal Week in Spain
May 26 (last Mon) : Memorial Day
May 25 : Carnaval in SF
May 18 (3rd Sun) : Bay to Breakers in SF
May 14 - 25 : Cannes Film Festival
May 11 (2nd Sun) : Mother's Day
May 3 - 4 : Maker Faire in San Mateo

Apr 28 : Miss Universe Canada in Toronto
Apr 26 - May 10 : San Francisco Film Festival
Apr 14-15, 21-22 : Cherry Blossom Festival in SF
Apr 15 : Deadline to file your taxes (Tips and Info)
Apr 13 : International Chocolate Salon in San Francisco
Apr 9 : Watching Olympic Torch Relay in San Francisco at noon (3hrs)
Apr 1 : Sand Sculpture Exhibition, France, Apr - Aug
Apr 1 : Dutch Windmill, Queen Wilhelmina's Tulip Garden in SF

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Digital TV 02/17/09

https://www.dtv2009.gov/

TV Converter Box Coupon Program Website

At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.

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June 28, 2008

Paris

http://www.hyper-photo.com/grandes/paris.html

Note - Watch through the windows of the apartment complex (on the far left) for a nice surprise ;)

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Maghsoodi, Azadeh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyL4NBRr2bk

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June 26, 2008

Battle at Kruger National Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM

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June 25, 2008

Fed Discount Rate

http://www.the-privateer.com/rates.html

Changes To the Fed (Federal Reserve Board) Funds rate since 1990

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Story of Stuff

http://www.storyofstuff.com/

The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard

Another Way

Many people who have seen The Story of Stuff (Video) have asked what they can do to address the problems identified in the film.

Each of us can promote sustainability and justice at multiple levels: as an individual, as a teacher or parent, a community member, a national citizen, and as a global citizen. As Annie says in the film, “the good thing about such an all pervasive problem is that there are so many points of intervention.” That means that there are lots and lots of places to plug in, to get involved, and to make a difference. There is no single simple thing to do, because the set of problems we’re addressing just isn’t simple. But everyone can make a difference, but the bigger your action the bigger the difference you’ll make. Here are some ideas:
10 Little and Big Things You Can Do

1. Power down! A great deal of the resources we use and the waste we create is in the energy we consume. Look for opportunities in your life to significantly reduce energy use: drive less, fly less, turn off lights, buy local seasonal food (food takes energy to grow, package, store and transport), wear a sweater instead of turning up the heat, use a clothesline instead of a dryer, vacation closer to home, buy used or borrow things before buying new, recycle. All these things save energy and save you money. And, if you can switch to alternative energy by supporting a company that sells green energy to the grid or by installing solar panels on your home, bravo!
2. Waste less. Per capita waste production in the U.S. just keeps growing. There are hundreds of opportunities each day to nurture a Zero Waste culture in your home, school, workplace, church, community. This takes developing new habits which soon become second nature. Use both sides of the paper, carry your own mugs and shopping bags, get printer cartridges refilled instead of replaced, compost food scraps, avoid bottled water and other over packaged products, upgrade computers rather than buying new ones, repair and mend rather than replace….the list is endless! The more we visibly engage in re-use over wasting, the more we cultivate a new cultural norm, or actually, reclaim an old one!
3. Talk to everyone about these issues. At school, your neighbors, in line at the supermarket, on the bus…A student once asked Cesar Chavez how he organized. He said, “First, I talk to one person. Then I talk to another person.” “No,” said the student, “how do you organize?” Chavez answered, “First I talk to one person. Then I talk to another person.” You get the point. Talking about these issues raises awareness, builds community and can inspire others to action.
4. Make Your Voice Heard. Write letters to the editor and submit articles to local press. In the last two years, and especially with Al Gore winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the media has been forced to write about Climate Change. As individuals, we can influence the media to better represent other important issues as well. Letters to the editor are a great way to help newspaper readers make connections they might not make without your help. Also local papers are often willing to print book and film reviews, interviews and articles by community members. Let’s get the issues we care about in the news.
5. DeTox your body, DeTox your home, and DeTox the Economy. Many of today’s consumer products – from children’s pajamas to lipstick – contain toxic chemical additives that simply aren’t necessary. Research online (for example, http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/) before you buy to be sure you’re not inadvertently introducing toxics into your home and body. Then tell your friends about toxics in consumer products. Together, ask the businesses why they’re using toxic chemicals without any warning labels. And ask your elected officials why they are permitting this practice. The European Union has adopted strong policies that require toxics to be removed from many products. So, while our electronic gadgets and cosmetics have toxics in them, people in Europe can buy the same things toxics-free. Let’s demand the same thing here. Getting the toxics out of production at the source is the best way to ensure they don’t get into any home and body.
6. Unplug (the TV and internet) and Plug In (the community). The average person in the U.S. watches T.V. over 4 hours a day. Four hours per day filled with messages about stuff we should buy. That is four hours a day that could be spent with family, friends and in our community. On-line activism is a good start, but spending time in face-to-face civic or community activities strengthens the community and many studies show that a stronger community is a source of social and logistical support, greater security and happiness. A strong community is also critical to having a strong, active democracy.
7. Park your car and walk…and when necessary MARCH! Car-centric land use policies and life styles lead to more greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuel extraction, conversion of agricultural and wildlands to roads and parking lots. Driving less and walking more is good for the climate, the planet, your health, and your wallet. But sometimes we don’t have an option to leave the car home because of inadequate bike lanes or public transportation options. Then, we may need to march, to join with others to demand sustainable transportation options. Throughout U.S. history, peaceful non-violent marches have played a powerful role in raising awareness about issues, mobilizing people, and sending messages to decision makers.
8. Change your lightbulbs…and then, change your paradigm. Changing lightbulbs is quick and easy. Energy efficient lightbulbs use 75% less energy and last 10 times longer than conventional ones. That's a no-brainer. But changing lightbulbs is just tinkering at the margins of a fundamentally flawed system unless we also change our paradigm. A paradigm is a collection of assumptions, concepts, beliefs, and values that together make up a community’s way of viewing reality. Our current paradigm dictates that more stuff is better, that infinite economic growth is desirable and possible, and that pollution is the price of progress. To really turn things around, we need to nurture a different paradigm based on the values of sustainability, justice, health, and community.
9. Recycle your trash…and, recycle your elected officials. Recycling saves energy and reduces both waste and the pressure to harvest and mine new stuff. Unfortunately, many cities still don’t have adequate recycling systems in place. In that case you can usually find some recycling options in the phone book to start recycling while you’re pressuring your local government to support recycling city-wide. Also, many products – for example, most electronics - are designed not to be recycled or contain toxics so recycling is hazardous. In these cases, we need to lobby government to prohibit toxics in consumer products and to enact Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, as is happening in Europe. EPR is a policy which holds producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, so that electronics company who use toxics in their products, have to take them back. That is a great incentive for them to get the toxics out!
10. Buy Green, Buy Fair, Buy Local, Buy Used, and most importantly, Buy Less. Shopping is not the solution to the environmental problems we currently face because the real changes we need just aren’t for sale in even the greenest shop. But, when we do shop, we should ensure our dollars support businesses that protect the environment and worker rights. Look beyond vague claims on packages like “all natural” to find hard facts. Is it organic? Is it free of super-toxic PVC plastic? When you can, buy local products from local stores, which keeps more of our hard earned money in the community. Buying used items keeps them out of the trash and avoids the upstream waste created during extraction and production. But, buying less may be the best option of all. Less pollution. Less Waste. Less time working to pay for the stuff. Sometimes, less really is more.

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Kodoom

http://www.kodoom.com/

Kodoom is a Persian Events Search Engine. It contains the most complete list of upcoming Persian events around the planet. Kodoom helps you quickly find out what's going on, wherever you are. Find local Persian events, concerts, meetings, restaurants, or where your favorite band is playing next.

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June 23, 2008

Naderi, Firouz

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/bios/naderi/

Dr. Firooz Naaderi
Associate Director
Project Formulation and Strategy

Foundation for the Children of Iran - Video

Dr. Naderi is the associate director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory responsible for project formulation and strategy.

Before his current assignment he was the head of Mars Exploration Program, having been named to that position in 2000 after the program had suffered two consecutive failures. He helped replan the program as a chain of scientifically, technologically and operationally interrelated missions with a spacecraft launch to Mars every two years. Naderi led the program for the next five years, a span of time that included the successful launch of Mars Odyssey, landing of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, and the development of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Before Mars, he managed the Origins Program, NASA's ambitious, technology-rich plan to search for Earth-like planets in other planetary systems.

Naderi received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in electrical engineering (writing his dissertation in the area of digital image processing) and joined JPL in 1979. His career at JPL has spanned system engineering, technology development, and program and project management for satellite communications systems, Earth remote sensing observatories, astrophysical observatories and planetary systems.

Naderi is an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the recipient of a number of awards, including NASA's Outstanding Leadership Medal, Space Technology Hall of Fame Medal and NASA's highest award -- the Distinguished Service Medal.

He is a 2005 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for outstanding contributions that have enriched American society and exemplify its cultural diversity. Past winners of this award have included President Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, Bob Hope and other notables. Naderi is also the 2004 winner of the Liberal Prize awarded by an Italian foundation to an international personality who has "contributed to changes in ideas in modern times." Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, received this same award two years earlier.

His early work at JPL was on system design of large satellite-based systems for nationwide cellular phone coverage. He went to NASA Headquarters for two years in the mid-1980s to serve as the program manager for the Advanced Communications Technology Satellite, the front-runner of today's multi-beam, space-switching commercial satellites. Upon his return to JPL, he became the project manager for the NASA Scatterometer project aimed at space-based measurement of winds over the global oceans with application to weather forecasting. He was a co-founder of a startup company in the mid-1980s and consultant to other startup companies in the same period.

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June 21, 2008

Summer Dates

http://dating.personals.yahoo.com/singles/datingtips/14098/top-10-summer-dates;_ylc=X3oDMTFmamg1ZW80BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwX3RvZGF5BHNsawN0b3AtMTAtc3VtbWVyLWRhdGVz

1. Mini-Golf: Challenge her to a game of mini-golf where the winner buys the drinks afterwards.
2. Plan a picnic in the park: Grab a blanket, some wine, some fun little tasting foods, and head to the park.
“Put the blanket down and enjoy the picnic!”
Put the blanket down and enjoy the picnic!
3. Go to the park during the day, bring a frisbee and test her frisbee skills: This is not only fun, but it gives you something to tease each other about in the future.
4. Drive-In Movie: Most people have never been to a drive-in movie. Most cities either have a drive-in movie theater still operating, or they have a park that actually will play movies on a Thursday night under the stars. This is different, fun, and something they may have never done before.
5. Go to a concert in the park: Once again, this takes a little bit of research. Grab your local paper and see who's playing in the park that evening.
6. Go to a country fair: Nothing is more fun than trying to win her a thirty cent stuffed animal for thirty dollars in quarters! Take turns at the milk bottles. Take turns trying to win a goldfish. Participate in all that the fair has to offer.
7. Go to a rodeo: Most people have never been to a rodeo. But, depending on where you live in the country, in the summer there are often a number of rodeos in town. This will not only be fun, but totally different . . . And once you see the mutton riders (which by the way are little kids who ride sheep), the two of you will definitely laugh! The rodeo always has something funny to talk about.
8. Go for a drive: Take a drive on a Sunday afternoon, check out some of the towns around you, and go exploring together. Not only is this fun, but it gives you lots of things to talk about while you're doing it.
9. Go for a sunset walk: Take advantage of the long days and enjoy a sunset walk. Pick a place in your city with a great view of the sunset and “catch the sunset together”.
10. Go to a street fair: Most towns and cities have street fairs with vendors and food. Take the time and walk through the street fair. Try on the funny hat, eat some food on the stick, and have a good time just walking through and commenting on all the interesting things you see together.

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June 20, 2008

Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorset, UK

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/dorset/7465329.stm

A shortage of sheep has led to a famous landmark in Dorset disappearing under vegetation and moss.

The 180ft (54.8m) famous fertility symbol Cerne Abbas Giant was also left struggling under plant life encouraged by a wet start to the summer.

A flock of 100 sheep is usually lent to the National Trust for a few weeks in May to graze on the land.

But a shortage has forced the trust to re-chalk the etching. It is hoped a flock will be on the hillside soon.

The first record of the giant, also referred to as the Rude Man, dates back to 1694 and he is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Many believe the figure is a symbol of ancient spirituality and fertility and he has been used to advertise products as diverse as condoms, jeans and bicycles.

During WWII, the giant was disguised to prevent the Germans using him as an aerial landmark.

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June 19, 2008

Inflation Data

http://inflationdata.com/Inflation/Consumer_Price_Index/CurrentCPI.asp

Inflation, and Consumer Price Index historical charts.

Financial Trend Forcaster

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June 12, 2008

Dine About Town, SF, Jun 1-15

http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=67&m=4&ref=1354

June 1 - 15, 2008

SF Dine About Town

Dine About Town - Gourmet Prix-Fixe Menus

Enjoy gourmet, 3-course meals at some of San Francisco's best restaurants.

Duration: June 1 - 15, 2008
Pricing: $21.95 lunches, $31.95 dinners; prices are per person and do not include beverage, tax or gratuity
Participating Restaurants: See list below.

Please ask for the official Dine About Town menu when you are seated.

**Note: Not all restaurants on OpenTable.com are participating in Dine About Town, and not all participating restaurants offer the prix-fixe menu at both meals. Please refer to the list below for participating restaurants and their specific meal offerings.
Void where prohibited. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer valid through June 15, 2008.

Participating Restaurants

1550 Hyde Cafe & Wine Bar, Russian Hill, Organic, $$$
750 - Hilton SF Financial District, Financial Dist / Embarc, Californian, $$
A16, Marina / Presidio, Italian, $$
Absinthe Brasserie and Bar, Civic Center / Van Ness, French, $$
Alioto's, Fisherman's Wharf, Seafood, $$
Americano Restaurant - Hotel Vitale, Financial Dist / Embarc, Californian, $$$
Ana Mandara, Fisherman's Wharf, Vietnamese, $$$
Andalu, Mission / Bernal, Tapas / Small Plates, $$
Annabelle's Bar & Bistro, Downtown / Union Sq, American, $$$
ANZU, Downtown / Union Sq, Sushi, $$$
Asia de Cuba - San Francisco, Downtown / Union Sq, Asian, $$$
Asia SF, SOMA, Asian, $$$
Azie, SOMA, Asian, $$
Aziza, Richmond District, Moroccan, $$
B44, Downtown / Union Sq, Spanish, $$$
Baraka, Potrero Hill / Dogpatch, French, $$$
Big 4 Restaurant - The Huntington Hotel, Nob Hill, Contemporary American, $$$$
Bong Su, SOMA, Vietnamese, $$$
bushi-tei, Pacific Heights, Fusion / Eclectic, $$$
Butterfly The Embarcadero, Financial Dist / Embarc, Pan-Asian, $$
Cafe Andree, Downtown / Union Sq, Californian, $$$
Cafe Bastille, Financial Dist / Embarc, French, $$
Café Claude, Downtown / Union Sq, French, $$
Cafe de la Presse, Downtown / Union Sq, French, $$
Campton Place, Downtown / Union Sq, Californian, $$$$
Cassis, Pacific Heights, French, $$
Chez Papa, Potrero Hill / Dogpatch, French, $$$
Chez Papa Mint Plaza, Downtown / Union Sq, Provencal, $$$
CHIAROSCURO, Financial Dist / Embarc, Italian, $$
Chouchou, Forest Hill / West Portal, Contemporary French, $$
Chouquet's, Pacific Heights, French, $$$
CIRCA, Marina / Presidio, Contemporary American, $$
CIRCOLO, SOMA, Californian, $$
Colibri - Mexican Bistro, Downtown / Union Sq, Mexican, $$
Cortez, Downtown / Union Sq, Modern European, $$$
Cosmopolitan Restaurant Lounge, Financial Dist / Embarc, American, $$
Côté Sud, Castro / Noe / Glen Park, French, $$
Daffodil, Downtown / Union Sq, Contemporary, American, $$
Destino, Castro / Noe / Glen Park, Latin American, $$
Emporio Rulli Gran Caffe & Ristorante, Marina / Presidio, Italian, $$
Fior d'Italia, North Beach, Italian, $$
First Crush Restaurant Wine Bar & Lounge, Downtown / Union Sq, Californian, $$
Fish & Farm, Downtown / Union Sq, Californian, $$$
Foreign Cinema, Mission / Bernal, Californian, $$$
Fournou's Ovens, Nob Hill, American, $$$
Fringale, SOMA, French, $$$
Garçon, Mission / Bernal, French, $$
Garibaldi's on Presidio, Presidio Heights, Californian, $$$
Grand Cafe, Downtown / Union Sq, French, $$$
Grandviews at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, Downtown / Union Sq, Californian, $$$
Horizon, North Beach, American, $$
Hyde Street Bistro, Russian Hill, French, $$
Jack Falstaff, SOMA, Californian, $$
Joe DiMaggio's Italian Chophouse, North Beach, Italian, $$$
La Provence - San Francisco, Mission / Bernal, French, $$
Laiola, Marina / Presidio, Spanish, $$
LarkCreekSteak, Downtown / Union Sq, American, $$$
Le Charm, SOMA, French, $$
Le Colonial, Downtown / Union Sq, Vietnamese, $$$
Le Zinc, Castro / Noe / Glen Park, French, $$
Lingba, Potrero Hill / Dogpatch, Thai, $$
luella, Russian Hill, Californian, $$$
LuLu, SOMA, Provencal, $$
Mangarosa, North Beach, Italian, $$$
Market Street Grill, Civic Center / Van Ness, Californian, $$
Maya - San Francisco, SOMA, Mexican, $$$
Mexico DF, SOMA, Mexican, $$
Namu - San Francisco, Richmond District, Asian, $$$
One Market Restaurant, Financial Dist / Embarc, American, $$$
Oola, SOMA, Contemporary, American, $$
Palio d'Asti, Financial Dist / Embarc, Italian, $$$
paul k, Civic Center / Van Ness, Mediterranean, $$
Plouf, Financial Dist / Embarc, Seafood, $$$$
PlumpJack Cafe, Marina / Presidio, Californian, $$
Poleng Lounge, Park North / USF, Asian, $$
Ponzu, Downtown / Union Sq, Asian, $$
Prana, SOMA, Fusion / Eclectic, $$$
Pres a Vi, Marina / Presidio, Global - International, $$
RNM Restaurant, Haight, American, $$$
Roots, Financial Dist / Embarc, Contemporary American, $$$
Roy's - San Francisco, SOMA, Seafood, $$$
Rue Saint Jacques, Nob Hill, French, $$
Sauce, Civic Center / Van Ness, American, $$
Sens Restaurant, Financial Dist / Embarc, Mediterranean, $$
Straits Restaurant - San Francisco, Downtown / Union Sq Asian, $$
supperclub san francisco, SOMA, Global - International, $$$$
Sutro's at the Cliff House, Richmond District, Seafood, $$$$
The Oak Room - The Westin St. Francis, Downtown / Union Sq, American, $$
Tommy Toy's, Financial Dist / Embarc, Chinese, $$$
Tres Agaves, SOMA, Mexican, $$
Villa Romana Ristorante, Sunset District, Italian, $$
Vitrine - St Regis Hotel San Francisco, SOMA, American, $$
Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe, Financial Dist / Embarc, Seafood, $$$
XYZ, SOMA, Contemporary, American, $$$
Yoshi's San Francisco, Western Addition, Japanese, $$$
Zazil Coastal Mexican Cuisine, Downtown / Union Sq, Mexican, $$
Zingari Ristorante, Downtown / Union Sq, Italian, $$

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Next Einstein

http://www.nexteinstein.org/

What is Next Einstein?

A vision: only Africans will solve Africa's problems.
A solution: mathematics and science lead to peace and prosperity.
An opportunity: the next Einstein can be African.

Support students at AIMS, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences.

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June 06, 2008

Elahi, Hasan

http://trackingtransience.net/

Hassan Elaahi

After being accused of terrorist activities, Hasan Elahi, born in Bangladesh, decided to create a website documenting his daily activities.

Elahi is currently an Assistant Professor at San Jose State University. He previously taught at Rutgers; the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida; West Virginia University; Wanganui School of Design, in Wanganui, New Zealand; and also in Houston, Texas.

Hasan M. Elahi is an interdisciplinary media artist with an emphasis on technology and media and their social implications. His research interests include issues of surveillance, sousveillance, simulated time, transport systems, and borders and frontiers.

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June 04, 2008

Arbor Free Clinic

http://arbor.stanford.edu/

Arbor Free Clinic - Stanford University School of Medicine

Arbor provides services on a first-come, first-served basis, although priority is given to patients with urgent medical complaints. The following services are offered free-of-charge at our Menlo Park VA location every Sunday (10am-2pm):

* Medical care for adults and children
* Physical exams
* Sexual health services including pap smears and tests for pregnancy and STDs
* Medications
* Lab tests
* Education and counseling in a friendly and supportive environment
* Reach Out and Read literacy program for children in the waiting room

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Mobile phones expose human habits

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7433128.stm

The whereabouts of more than 100,000 mobile phone users have been tracked in an attempt to build a comprehensive picture of human movements.

The study concludes that humans are creatures of habit, mostly visiting the same few spots time and time again.

Most people also move less than 10km on a regular basis, according to the study published in the journal Nature.

The results could be used to help prevent outbreaks of disease or forecast traffic, the scientists said.

Location data is increasingly used by forensic scientists to identify the movements of criminal suspects.

For example, the technique was used by Italian police to capture Hussain Osman, one of four men jailed for the failed suicide bombings in London on 21 July.

Commercial products also exist, allowing parents to track children or for friends to receive alerts when they are in a similar location.

These types of services and projects will continue to grow, Dr Webb believes, as researchers and businesses find new ways to use the mobile phone networks.

"There are so many sensors that you could conceivably attach to a phone that you could do all kinds of monitoring activities with," he said.

For example, Nokia have put forward an idea to attach sensors to phones that could report back on air quality. The project would allow a large location-specific database to be built very quickly.

Ofcom is also planning to use mobiles to collect data about the quality of wi-fi connections around the UK.

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June 02, 2008

Dog Breeds

http://www.justdogbreeds.com/

List of Dog Breeds A to Z

Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Eskimo Dog
Cocker Spaniel
Collie
Curly-Coated Retriever
Dachshund
Dalmatian
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound
Papillon
Parson Russell Terrier
Pekingese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
American Foxhound
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Water Spaniel
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Australian Terrier
Basenji
Basset Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise
Black And Tan Coonhound
Black Russian Terrier
Bloodhound
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Borzoi
Boston Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Boxer
Briard
Brittany
Brussels Griffon
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier
Canaan Dog
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chow Chow
Clumber Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
English Foxhound
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Finnish Spitz
Flat-Coated Retriever
French Bulldog
German Pinscher
German Shepherd Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Giant Schnauzer
Glen Of Imaal Terrier
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Greyhound
Harrier
Havanese
Ibizan Hound
Irish Setter
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Keeshond
Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor
Kuvasz
Labrador Retriever
Lakeland Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Maltese
Manchester Terrier
Mastiff
Miniature Bull Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Neapolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terrier
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwich Terrier
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Pharaoh Hound
Plott
Pointer
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Pomeranian
Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Pug
Puli
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Saluki
Samoyed
Schipperke
Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Siberian Husky
Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spinone Italiano
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Sussex Spaniel
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Whippet
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Yorkshire Terrier

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