Computer forensics is like the CSI study plans on the tv. Using systems and higher level practices, a computer forensic scientist will construct a possible crime using the information this one computer systems. This information can sometimes include hidden directories, files, mail trails and other relevant indications.
Computer Forensics is the scientific study of computers or computer related data with regards to a study by a enforcement agency for used in a court of law. While this technology could be as old as computers themselves, the developments in technology are continually revising this technology.
even though by whom is still difficult, while all computer languages are made with ones and zeros, it?s much easier to monitor what was done when. Forensic science has done well to keep up with the task of tracking and tracing what?s done and development of a timeline in an try to construct a possible crime. While it is achievable to remove and clean data from a tough drive, most people only genuinely believe that a delete key really removed the data. In most cases, the delete key only removed the file area from an file and the actual data is still safely on the system. It?s around the data recovery skills of the forensic computer personnel to restore and capture that data without modification.
Computer forensics may be used to track e-mails, instant messaging and nearly any kind of computer related communications. This can be necessary, especially in the world where data and computers travel round the world in seconds. Box sniffers could literally be placed inside a data flow and give information on what?s working through the community in real time. This is really incredible considering the millions upon millions of data packets going through anyone the main system.
Computer forensic science is a lifetime career an interesting market in the law enforcement field that is seldom considered. Because it is relatively new, the area is considered by many to be wide open for anyone with the project to understand the skills. Unlike several computer associated jobs, a computer forensic specialist will not be outsourced to a nation on the other side of the planet. The privacy of the info is just too painful and sensitive to enable it to travel throughout the world just to save lots of only a little cash. visit link
Geraldo Rivera voted for Obama in 2012, but he is a registered Republican. He says his heroes are Republican moderates from the Northeast, just the kind that can win in New Jersey.
By Peter Grier,?Staff Writer / February 1, 2013
Geraldo Rivera on the 'Fox & friends' television program in New York in June 2010. Rivera, who hosts a weekend show on Fox, said Thursday he's seriously thinking about running for US Senate in New Jersey.
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As we wrote Thursday, veteran broadcast journalist Geraldo Rivera is ?truly contemplating? (his words) campaigning for a US Senate seat from New Jersey in 2014. He says he?d run as a Republican against either incumbent Democrat Sen. Frank Lautenberg, or Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who?d likely win the Democratic primary if Lautenberg decides to retire.
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Is he serious about this? After all, when non-politician celebrities talk about running for office, often they?re just looking for more attention, or have an ancillary product to sell.
But we must say that right now Geraldo seems like he?s really enthusiastic about a possible foray into politics. He?s already outlined some of his views on issues in an op-ed for Fox News, which is more than Ashley Judd has done after weeks of contemplating a Senate run in Kentucky. On a ?Fox and Friends? appearance on Friday, Rivera elaborated on his ideology, saying that he?s a moderate Republican looking to revitalize the GOP.
Of course, with Geraldo it is hard to distinguish between genuine enthusiasm and sheer volume. The sound level on his butterscotch broadcast voice always seems to be set to ?stun.?
But here?s another question: is he really a Republican?
Let?s go down the list of his positions on some-hot button issues. First, he voted for President Obama in 2012, according to his Fox News Latino essay. That?s going to be a problem right up front.
However, he attempts to dodge this by saying that he endorsed Mitt Romney?s economic platform. He decries the Democrats? inaction on the federal deficit, and says the nation?s big entitlement programs need reform.
?Unfettered, theirs is a recipe for generational catastrophe,? Rivera writes.
He is a registered Republican, by the way. He signed up with the GOP in 2009, after previously been registered as unaffiliated with any party, according to a Newark Star Ledger story.
In the end River pulled the lever for Obama because of social issues. He?s (mostly) pro-abortion, as well as pro-gay marriage and pro-immigration reform. Also, he wants to normalize relations with Cuba and Venezuela. None of those are things that made their way into the 2012 Republican platform.
However, on the other side, he?s a law-and-order guy who wants New York City?s ?Stop and Frisk? policing style imported to the Garden State. He says his political heroes have been moderate Northeast Republicans, from New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller to former New Jersey Gov. Christie Todd Whitman and current Gov. Chris Christie.
?Democrats have a huge ... registration advantage in New Jersey,? Rivera said on "Fox and Friends." ?But I really do believe, as a moderate Republican, there is a point of view that is unrepresented in states like New Jersey.?
OK, Democrats do lead Republican registrations in New Jersey by about 13 percentage points.
But we see what Rivera is thinking here. It doesn?t matter whether he voted for Obama or not in a state that went for Obama by a big margin. New Jersey will not elect a Republican who could pass muster with the House GOP caucus. They will vote ? and have ? for somebody like Chris Christie. So Rivera?s main hope is to attach himself to Governor Christie?s hip.
And you know what? That plan is so crazy it just might work. Christie is almost the most popular governor in the country. A recent Quinnipiac poll found his in-state approval rating to be an astounding 74 percent. A majority of New Jersey Democrats like the job their Republican governor is doing.
The Democratic Party can?t even find an A-list politician to take on Christie, who faces voters for reelection this November. Cory Booker passed so he could run for Senate instead.
That?s the advantage Geraldo Rivera would have if he makes a Senate bid. His positions mirror Christie?s. He could campaign with Christie. Basically, he?d probably attempt to get voters to see him as Christie?s first cousin. You know ? the one with the big moustache, the Harley, and the radio and TV gigs he?d have to give up if he runs.
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LONDON (AP) ? After Madrid, Milan and Hollywood, David Beckham is heading to the most fashionable destination of all.
The 37-year-old former England captain has reached a deal with Paris Saint-Germain and will be officially presented at the French club later Thursday, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the signing hadn't been officially announced yet, with Beckham undergoing a medical examination in Paris.
PSG would only confirm that a new a player would be attending a news conference on Thursday.
Beckham had been close to joining the Qatari-owned team last January but rejected a deal worth about $12 million per year to stay with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.
Beckham ended his six-year stint in the U.S. last month after winning two MLS Cups, moving back to London with his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, and their four children.
Now Beckham's family will be just a short flight or train ride away from the Champs-Elysees.
At PSG, Beckham will be hoping to win a league title in a fourth country, having already enjoyed success in England with Manchester United, Spain with Real Madrid and the U.S. with the Galaxy.
Beckham is looking for one more opportunity to close out his glittering career. Paris seems a perfect fit for a player who has become a global fashion and style icon, known as much for his looks and endorsements as his curling free kicks.
Whether an aging Beckham can still be a force in European soccer remains an open question.
"I still feel like I have something left in me as a player," he said recently. "I still feel like I have one more challenge left in me as a player, even at 37 years old. I still feel like I can play at a high level."
Beckham is being reunited at PSG with coach Carlo Ancelotti and director Leonardo, who were at AC Milan when the midfielder went on loan there from the Galaxy in 2009 and 2010.
"Very happy to see Beckham going to PSG and under Mr. Ancelotti again!" Milan director Umberto Gandini wrote Thursday on Twitter. "Great player and great person, he deserves It. Bonne chance!"
Beckham, who was available on a free transfer, had been mulling over around a dozen offers over the last month from clubs around the world, including Qatar and China.
He opted to join one of the highest-profile teams in world soccer. Over the past 18 months, PSG's Qatari owners have spent about $350 million on transfers.
But the unrestricted spending power of Sheik Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who first invested in PSG in 2011, has yet to pay off in trophies.
With a star-studded squad including striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, defender Thiago Silva and playmaker Javier Pastore, the team is currently ahead of Lyon at the top of the French standings on goal difference.
Researcher uncovers potential cause, biomarker for autism and proposes study to investigate theoryPublic release date: 31-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ]
Contact: Gary Steinman gary.steinman@touro.edu 646-981-4604 Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine
NEW YORK, NY A New York-based physician-researcher from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, best known for his research into fertility and twinning, has uncovered a potential connection between autism and a specific growth protein that could eventually be used as a way to predict an infant's propensity to later develop the disease. The protein, called insulin-like growth factor (IGF), is especially involved in the normal growth and development of babies' brain cells. Based on findings of prior published studies, Touro researcher Gary Steinman, MD, PhD, proposes that depressed levels of this protein in the blood of newborns could potentially serve as a biomarker for the later development of autism. However, this connection, described below in greater detail, has never been directly studied. Steinman presents his exciting theory in the journal Medical Hypotheses (article in press), available online today, January 31.
IGF stimulates special cells in the brain to provide an essential insulating material, called myelin, around the developing nerves that is needed to efficiently transmit important messages about everything the brain controls from physical functions such as movement to mental functions such as sensory perception, thinking and emotions. In the developing fetal and pediatric brain, myelin is also important for nerve fibers in one area of the brain to form proper pathways to other regions, allowing the body to hone functions over time. Insufficient IGF results in insufficient insulating material, as has been seen in brain biopsies of autistic individuals, and may impede proper pathway development. Steinman is proposing that this potential relationship between neonatal IGF levels and autism be directly studied.
In the United States, autism is currently reported in 1 in 88 live births about 125 new cases every day and it is four times more common in boys than in girls. Women who have given birth to an autistic child have approximately a one-in-five chance of having another. The impact that this life-long disease has on children, families, and finances is enormous. An affected child could add as much as $3 million in lifetime medical expenses over an unaffected child.
"Autism is on the rise, especially in the last two decades either because of environmental factors, expanded diagnostic criteria, or both. Yet almost nothing is currently known about the predisposing molecular and histological changes that differentiate a newborn destined to be neurologically normal from an autistic one," said Steinman.
Because no effective treatment or prevention for autism exists, research examining Steinman's idea is critical, as it may hold the key to understanding the cause of this often devastating illness. In his article, Steinman proposes a study to investigate this hypothesis, and if this study supports his theory that identification of reduced IGF at birth is later followed by the appearance of autistic characteristics, then the subsequent development of a simple biomarker blood test is equally critical.
In the proposed study, a sample of umbilical cord blood would be collected immediately after birth to measure IGF. Alternatively, a routine heel-stick blood sample might be used, as these are already collected from newborns within a day or two after birth to test for inborn errors of metabolism in most U.S. hospitals. Then the data collected at birth would be compared with the neurologic evaluation of the baby at 18 to 36 months of age.
If successful, the next phase of proposed research would entail detecting depressed IGF levels in amniotic fluid during the second trimester of pregnancy. This might be followed by supplementation of the growth factor before symptoms of autism develop.
"Further investigation into whether pharmaceutical treatment in the early postnatal period of newborns with a suspicion of a tendency of developing autism could reverse the effects of having had pathologically low levels of IGF while in utero and reduced IGF in their umbilical cord blood at birth would be a next step," said Steinman. Potential IGF-raising therapeutic agents that may be considered, which would all require caution, include Prozac, Copaxone, Increlex, and recombinant human IGF. Steinman also said that as a natural source of IGF, breast milk may also be an important consideration; an increased duration of breastfeeding is associated with a decreased incidence of autism.
The research into this theory could present an opportunity for public-private collaboration between academia and industry. In fact, if corroborated, Steinman's theory could also point to potential risks to pregnant women and women of child-bearing age of drugs able to lower IGF levels, of which there are several Somavert, Sandostatin, Parlodel, and several experimental IGF receptor antagonists.
Additionally, if Steinman's theory is confirmed by the proposed, or any related, studies, a search of gene variations could then be conducted in autistic children. This kind of information might allow genetic risk determinations in the preconception period, similar to other forms of genetic testing and counseling during the family planning stages. Genetic testing and counseling for autism may be especially helpful to couples who start families later in life. Newborn levels of IGF are inversely proportional to parental age, and older mothers and fathers have a higher risk of conceiving children who will later develop symptoms of autism.
In developing his hypothesis and proposed investigation, Steinman examined IGF research to date in the areas of genetics, intrauterine environments, postpartum factors, and nervous system development, as well as a few other related factors. "We believe there's a good chance this theory will be validated, but much work remains. My collaborators and I are excited to have identified this potential connection and hope it leads not only to the discovery of the cause of autism but also a way to detect it early, treat it, and ultimately prevent it," said Steinman.
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This study was funded by the Touro College Office of Sponsored Programs and the Israel Psychobiologic Fund.
Steinman G, Mankuta D. Insulin-like growth factor and the etiology of autism. Med Hypotheses. 2013 (in press). Epub 2013 January 31.
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Researcher uncovers potential cause, biomarker for autism and proposes study to investigate theoryPublic release date: 31-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ]
Contact: Gary Steinman gary.steinman@touro.edu 646-981-4604 Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine
NEW YORK, NY A New York-based physician-researcher from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, best known for his research into fertility and twinning, has uncovered a potential connection between autism and a specific growth protein that could eventually be used as a way to predict an infant's propensity to later develop the disease. The protein, called insulin-like growth factor (IGF), is especially involved in the normal growth and development of babies' brain cells. Based on findings of prior published studies, Touro researcher Gary Steinman, MD, PhD, proposes that depressed levels of this protein in the blood of newborns could potentially serve as a biomarker for the later development of autism. However, this connection, described below in greater detail, has never been directly studied. Steinman presents his exciting theory in the journal Medical Hypotheses (article in press), available online today, January 31.
IGF stimulates special cells in the brain to provide an essential insulating material, called myelin, around the developing nerves that is needed to efficiently transmit important messages about everything the brain controls from physical functions such as movement to mental functions such as sensory perception, thinking and emotions. In the developing fetal and pediatric brain, myelin is also important for nerve fibers in one area of the brain to form proper pathways to other regions, allowing the body to hone functions over time. Insufficient IGF results in insufficient insulating material, as has been seen in brain biopsies of autistic individuals, and may impede proper pathway development. Steinman is proposing that this potential relationship between neonatal IGF levels and autism be directly studied.
In the United States, autism is currently reported in 1 in 88 live births about 125 new cases every day and it is four times more common in boys than in girls. Women who have given birth to an autistic child have approximately a one-in-five chance of having another. The impact that this life-long disease has on children, families, and finances is enormous. An affected child could add as much as $3 million in lifetime medical expenses over an unaffected child.
"Autism is on the rise, especially in the last two decades either because of environmental factors, expanded diagnostic criteria, or both. Yet almost nothing is currently known about the predisposing molecular and histological changes that differentiate a newborn destined to be neurologically normal from an autistic one," said Steinman.
Because no effective treatment or prevention for autism exists, research examining Steinman's idea is critical, as it may hold the key to understanding the cause of this often devastating illness. In his article, Steinman proposes a study to investigate this hypothesis, and if this study supports his theory that identification of reduced IGF at birth is later followed by the appearance of autistic characteristics, then the subsequent development of a simple biomarker blood test is equally critical.
In the proposed study, a sample of umbilical cord blood would be collected immediately after birth to measure IGF. Alternatively, a routine heel-stick blood sample might be used, as these are already collected from newborns within a day or two after birth to test for inborn errors of metabolism in most U.S. hospitals. Then the data collected at birth would be compared with the neurologic evaluation of the baby at 18 to 36 months of age.
If successful, the next phase of proposed research would entail detecting depressed IGF levels in amniotic fluid during the second trimester of pregnancy. This might be followed by supplementation of the growth factor before symptoms of autism develop.
"Further investigation into whether pharmaceutical treatment in the early postnatal period of newborns with a suspicion of a tendency of developing autism could reverse the effects of having had pathologically low levels of IGF while in utero and reduced IGF in their umbilical cord blood at birth would be a next step," said Steinman. Potential IGF-raising therapeutic agents that may be considered, which would all require caution, include Prozac, Copaxone, Increlex, and recombinant human IGF. Steinman also said that as a natural source of IGF, breast milk may also be an important consideration; an increased duration of breastfeeding is associated with a decreased incidence of autism.
The research into this theory could present an opportunity for public-private collaboration between academia and industry. In fact, if corroborated, Steinman's theory could also point to potential risks to pregnant women and women of child-bearing age of drugs able to lower IGF levels, of which there are several Somavert, Sandostatin, Parlodel, and several experimental IGF receptor antagonists.
Additionally, if Steinman's theory is confirmed by the proposed, or any related, studies, a search of gene variations could then be conducted in autistic children. This kind of information might allow genetic risk determinations in the preconception period, similar to other forms of genetic testing and counseling during the family planning stages. Genetic testing and counseling for autism may be especially helpful to couples who start families later in life. Newborn levels of IGF are inversely proportional to parental age, and older mothers and fathers have a higher risk of conceiving children who will later develop symptoms of autism.
In developing his hypothesis and proposed investigation, Steinman examined IGF research to date in the areas of genetics, intrauterine environments, postpartum factors, and nervous system development, as well as a few other related factors. "We believe there's a good chance this theory will be validated, but much work remains. My collaborators and I are excited to have identified this potential connection and hope it leads not only to the discovery of the cause of autism but also a way to detect it early, treat it, and ultimately prevent it," said Steinman.
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This study was funded by the Touro College Office of Sponsored Programs and the Israel Psychobiologic Fund.
Steinman G, Mankuta D. Insulin-like growth factor and the etiology of autism. Med Hypotheses. 2013 (in press). Epub 2013 January 31.
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A few blogs and articles I found interesting this week: ? all in the vein of handling artistic entrepreneurship.
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Did you go into theatre because you had no head for business? Let the re-education begin.
If there?s one thing I?ve learned in the nearly five years I?ve spent in New York, it?s that most successful actors have some semblance of their shit together. The reason we make labor service representatives smile is because they know they won?t have to worry about us sitting on our butts. If you?ve worked consistently as an actor, chances are you have employed some level of business strategy in your daily operations, whether you know it or not. It?s not all luck?there just isn?t enough of that to go around. As fellow actor Noah Brody, a?Brown/Trinity Repertory Company?alumnus and founding member of?Fiasco Theater, told me: ?Hoping to win the lottery is not a business plan.?
A dozen theatre artists (and those who teach them) share tips, and tales, and becoming entrepreneurs
Why should I choose you over someone else??That?s the question a good entrepreneur obsesses about. You should do the same. The alternative?is?being seen as ?just like everyone else.?
Theatremakers talk of blood, sweat and tears, but are they enough?
Connected to the need for business acumen is the need for these theatre makers to adopt an entrepreneurial identity. The research identified a need to develop a skillset suitable for?a portfolio career, where theatre makers can market and sell themselves and their work, and where they can develop portable skills and networks. In other words, they need to self-identify as professionals, with principles of entrepreneurialism and production skills as well as emotional commitment to their work.
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A few blogs and articles I found interesting this week: ? all in the vein of handling artistic entrepreneurship.