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== Joint Regional Information Exchange System (JRIES) == |
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The Joint Regional Information Exchange System (JRIES) began in December 2002 as an all-source intelligence / information sharing system, designed initially as a grassroots pilot system to connect the California Anti-Terrorism Information Center, the New York Police Department, and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). These groups designed JRIES, which was first deployed in February 2003, to facilitate the exchange of suspicious activity reports, register events potentially related to terrorist activity, and foster real-time intelligence and law enforcement collaboration in a secure environment across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. JRIES used a commercial, off-the-shelf software collaboration tool application to enable multiple groups to share the information securely. A JRIES executive board, comprised of representatives from the participating groups, provided guidance and structure to help manage the system. JRIES proved useful during the northeast blackout in 2003 when information posted on the system allowed users across the country to quickly learn that the event was not related to terrorism. The system provided a very simple and efficient way for the law enforcement community to obtain situational awareness concurrently, without the need for hundreds of phone calls. |
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Although DIA originally operated and maintained JRIES, DIA transferred program management of the system to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in September 2003, due to funding constraints. DIA was concerned that managing JRIES to support domestic intelligence activities conflicted with its military intelligence role. As of February 2004, approximately 100 organizations–with more than 1,000 law enforcement and intelligence analysts from federal, state, and local government agencies–were using JRIES. |
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After acquiring JRIES, DHS recognized that the system’s utility could be expanded beyond its existing counter-terrorism intelligence and threat awareness mission because JRIES met DHS’ requirements for senior executive communications, crisis planning and management, and coordination and communications with first responder, emergency management, and military organizations. As such, in February 2004, DHS announced the expansion of JRIES as its primary communication, collaboration, situational awareness, and information-sharing system. The DHS Secretary renamed JRIES as the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) in order to reflect the system’s broader scope. By December 2004, DHS had deployed HSIN to all 50 states, 53 major urban areas, five U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and several international partners. DHS extended HSIN access beyond the law enforcement community to include state homeland security advisors, governors’ offices, emergency managers, first responders, the National Guard, and an international component. DHS equipped each location with two laptops installed with the commercial, off-the-shelf software collaboration tool application. |
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In March 2005, because of the lack of scalability to accommodate a large increase in users, DHS decided to move HSIN away from the current software collaboration tool and to develop a series of web-based portals as replacements. Nonetheless, DHS continues to operate both the commercial software collaboration tool application and a portal to support the law enforcement community. |
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DHS has expanded the role of HSIN through a state and local initiative. The goals of this initiative are to identify and address requirements of state and local communities of interest, as well as to provide robust training to promote effective use of the network. As of January 2006, eight states had deployed HSIN throughout their respective departments and agencies. Declaring HSIN the primary system for operational information sharing and collaboration, the DHS Secretary asked that the department’s senior managers as well as headquarters and field personnel support the ongoing growth and utilization of HSIN. |
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Prior to DHS’ implementation and expansion of HSIN, reports by various nonprofit, industry, audit, and congressional organizations documented problems with homeland security information sharing and the need for a single, effective collaboration system. |
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Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General: Homeland Security Information Network Could Support Information Sharing More Effectively. OIG-06-38, June 2006 http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dhs/hsin0606.pdf |
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JRIES homeland security network falls victim to policy dispute |
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By Alice Lipowicz, Contributing Staff Writer: GCN.com http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/37223-1.html |
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Homeland Security Information Network to Expand Collaboration, Connectivity for States and Major Cities. Press Release, Date 02/24/04. https://www.dhs.gov/xnews/speeches/press_release_0355.shtm |
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Kiotron
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Joyce Holms Scottish Writer
Royal Orchid Plus
Royal Orchid Plus
THAI Airways International's Royal Orchid Plus is the first frequent flyer program established in Thailand. It is now considered Asia's leading frequent flyer program with a membership base of over two million members world-wide. Individuals above the age of two can join the program. Application form can be obtained onboard on all Thai Airways International operated flights and from THAI offices. Prospective members can also complete the application form on the internet at Thai Airways ROP website
Earning Miles
There are two types of mile which can be earned towards your Royal Orchid Plus account.
1. Eligible Qualifying Mile (EQM), this type of mile is earned on flown:
- Thai Airways flights
- TG Codeshare flights on routes departing from/to Bangkok (Malaysian Airlines, Emirates Airlines, El Al Israel Airlines and China Eastern Airlines)
- Star Alliance flights
- Jet Airways flights
Qualifying Miles (Q Miles) are the actual miles flown* and additional class of service miles on THAI and Star Alliance airlines.
- Subject to paid fare or route exclusive with some Star Alliance airlines.
| Class of Travel | Mileage Accrual |
|---|---|
| Economy Class (Y,B,M,H,Q,T,K,S) | 100% |
| Deep Discount Economy Class (V,W) | 50% |
| Premium Economy Class (U) | 110% |
| Royal Silk Business Class | 125% |
| Royal First Class | 150% |
Miles expire three years after the date they have been credited to the account.
Royal Orchid Plus miles are earned based on the paid class of travel and subject to eligible booking class codes of the airline flown.
2. Partner Mile
| Type of Partner | Participating Partners |
|---|---|
| Hotels and resorts | Accor, Asian Hotels Alliance, Banyan Tree Bangkok, Best Western, Burasari, Central Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels Group, InterContinental Hotels Group, The Imperial Hotels Group, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Shangri-La Hotels Group, WORLD Hotels |
| Car Rental | Avis, Budget, Hertz |
| Credit Cards | American Express, Citibank, Diners Club, JCB, GE Money, Kasikorn Bank, TMB, United Overseas Bank (UOB) |
| Communications | Travelling Connect Mobile Roaming |
The above list is obtained from Royal Orchid Plus website on January, 4th 2007 and is subject to changes without prior notice.
Status Tiers
Qualifying Miles that you earn with THAI and Star Alliance airlines determine your Royal Orchid Plus membership status. Each membership level, Member, Silver, Gold has unique benefits when travelling with THAI and Star Alliance airlines.
There are three tiers in the Royal Orchid Plus program
| Tier/Qualification | Star Alliance Status | Star Alliance Benefits | THAI Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
Member
|
not applicable | not applicable |
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Silver
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Star Silver |
*Where permitted by law. |
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Gold
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Star Gold |
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Note 1. Royal Orchid Plus Gold members and Star Alliance Gold members travelling in Economy or Premium Economy Class on THAI are not allowed to you use the Royal Silk premium check-in facilities at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), instead they are directed to use the dedicated Star Gold check-in counters in the International Economy Class check-in zone.
2. Star Alliance Gold members may not access the Senator Lounges in Stuttgart and Paris (CDG) or the Scandinavian Lounge in Bangkok. In Paris (CDG) Star Alliance Gold memebrs may use the LH Frequent Traveller lounge facilities.
3. In Singapore we offer access to the Singapore Airlines Premium Lounge instead of the Silver Kris Lounge (Raffles Class).
4. Customers under 18 years of age can only use the bmi business lounges instead of the bmi diamond club lounges.
A Brighter Summer Day (1991 film)
- REDIRECTA Brighter Summer Day
ACNR
Redirect to Aggregated carbon nanorods
Sources
ACNR is simply an acronym for aggregated carbon nanorods. They are also called "aggregated diamond nanorods".
80.42.141.157 15:18, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
Steering Knob
Knob attached to steering wheel for better steering control. Also known as
Suicide Knob, Steering Wheel Spinner, or Brody Knob. Popular back in the 50's
Sources
http://www.thehotrodgirl.com/suicideknobs.html http://www.amazon.com/Whitecap-Clamp-On-Steering-Knob/dp/B000221GJA
66.8.205.119 16:51, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
Brett Rosenberg
Brett Rosenberg is a Boston, Massachusetts musician. As well as his solo power-pop work, he is also a member of rock and soul band The Rudds and has toured nationally as a sideman with pub-rocker Graham Parker.
Solo career
Brett Rosenberg began his music career in 1999, relocating from rural New York State to Boston, Massachusetts at age 20. He began as a subway busker and caught the attention of singer-songwriter and fellow busker Mary Lou Lord, who introduced him to the Boston music scene. Rosenberg's profile rose and in 2000, he formed his first band, the Brett Rosenberg Problem. Rosenberg and his band performed with or toured with many notable acts, including John Doe, Damien Rice, Of Montreal, Nikki Sudden, and Josh Ritter. Between 2001 and 2005, the group released four albums on various indie record labels, touring nationally and garnering coverage in The Boston Globe, The Village Voice, RollingStone.com, and other publications. 2004 saw Rosenberg's first album minus his band, Shocktwins, a diverse, sometimes dark set of home recordings. The Brett Rosenberg Problem placed third in the 2004 WBCN Rock-n-Roll Rumble. In 2004 and 2005, Rosenberg was nominated for Best Vocalist in the NEMO Boston Music Awards. In 2006, Rosenberg released a varied solo collection, Drop Dead Air, to mixed reviews and toured the eastern and southern US to promote the album.
Career as a Sideman
In 2001, Brett Rosenberg joined Bostod band Army of Jasons as a bass player and stayed on until the group disbanded in 2004. That same year, Brett played lead guitar for ex-Mighty Mighty Bosstones keyboardist Dave Aaronoff in his new band, The Details.
From 2001 to present, Rosenberg has been lead guitarist for rock-and-soul outfit The Rudds. The Rudds appeared live and performed on the CN8 television program, NightBeat in 2005. Later that year, the Rudds' sophomore CD Get the Femuline Hang-On was nominated for "Best Album" at the NEMO Boston Music Awards. In 2006, The Rudds placed second in the WBCN Rock-n-Roll Rumble. That same year, opened for the Flaming Lips and served as backing band for model/ex-playmate/celebrity Bebe Buell.
In 2004, Rosenberg played guitar in legendary sportwriter Peter Gammons' band, the Hot Stove All-Stars.
In 2005, Rosenberg was asked to tour as a guitarist with Graham Parker's backing band, The Figgs. The final concert of that tour is documented on Parker's 2006 release, 103 Degrees in June.
Discography
* Pop Riot (CD) - Independent - 2001 * Destroyer(CD) - Hi-Fi - 2002 * Problematic (CD) - Sodapop/Q-Division - 2003 * Shocktwins (CD) - Sodapop/Q-Division - 2003 * Speed Metal from Montreal (CD) - Red Car Records - 2005 * Drop Dead Air (CD) - Red Rose - 2006
Brett Rosenberg has also worked on a number of different projects.
* Army of Jasons, Like the Moon Follows a Car - 2003, bass, vocals * The Rudds, The Rudds - 2003 - Lead guitar, backing vocals * The Rudds, Get the Femuline Hang-On - 2005 - Lead guitar, backing vocals, piano * Graham Parker, 103 Degrees in June - 2006 - Lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals
External links
* Official site. http://brettrosenberg.com * Boston Phoenix profile of Brett Rosenberg. http://blogs.thephoenix.com/article_ektid22899.aspx * All Media Guide profile. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:ycaxlfheacqi * The Noise magazine feature. http://www.thenoise-boston.com/viewpage.asp?id=31
Sources
http://www.thephoenix.com/article_ektid28938.aspx http://blogs.thephoenix.com/article_ektid22899.aspx http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:ycaxlfheacqi http://bostonphoenix.com/boston/music/cellars/documents/04848508.asp http://www.wellroundedradio.net/therudds http://therudds.net http://www.thenoise-boston.com/viewpage.asp?id=31
71.243.118.222 17:33, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
de-salination plant
Redirect to desalination
Sources
38.100.34.2 18:01, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
Joint Regional Information Exchange System (JRIES)
The Joint Regional Information Exchange System (JRIES) began in December 2002 as an all-source intelligence / information sharing system, designed initially as a grassroots pilot system to connect the California Anti-Terrorism Information Center, the New York Police Department, and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). These groups designed JRIES, which was first deployed in February 2003, to facilitate the exchange of suspicious activity reports, register events potentially related to terrorist activity, and foster real-time intelligence and law enforcement collaboration in a secure environment across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. JRIES used a commercial, off-the-shelf software collaboration tool application to enable multiple groups to share the information securely. A JRIES executive board, comprised of representatives from the participating groups, provided guidance and structure to help manage the system. JRIES proved useful during the northeast blackout in 2003 when information posted on the system allowed users across the country to quickly learn that the event was not related to terrorism. The system provided a very simple and efficient way for the law enforcement community to obtain situational awareness concurrently, without the need for hundreds of phone calls.
Although DIA originally operated and maintained JRIES, DIA transferred program management of the system to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in September 2003, due to funding constraints. DIA was concerned that managing JRIES to support domestic intelligence activities conflicted with its military intelligence role. As of February 2004, approximately 100 organizations–with more than 1,000 law enforcement and intelligence analysts from federal, state, and local government agencies–were using JRIES.
After acquiring JRIES, DHS recognized that the system’s utility could be expanded beyond its existing counter-terrorism intelligence and threat awareness mission because JRIES met DHS’ requirements for senior executive communications, crisis planning and management, and coordination and communications with first responder, emergency management, and military organizations. As such, in February 2004, DHS announced the expansion of JRIES as its primary communication, collaboration, situational awareness, and information-sharing system. The DHS Secretary renamed JRIES as the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) in order to reflect the system’s broader scope. By December 2004, DHS had deployed HSIN to all 50 states, 53 major urban areas, five U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and several international partners. DHS extended HSIN access beyond the law enforcement community to include state homeland security advisors, governors’ offices, emergency managers, first responders, the National Guard, and an international component. DHS equipped each location with two laptops installed with the commercial, off-the-shelf software collaboration tool application.
In March 2005, because of the lack of scalability to accommodate a large increase in users, DHS decided to move HSIN away from the current software collaboration tool and to develop a series of web-based portals as replacements. Nonetheless, DHS continues to operate both the commercial software collaboration tool application and a portal to support the law enforcement community.
DHS has expanded the role of HSIN through a state and local initiative. The goals of this initiative are to identify and address requirements of state and local communities of interest, as well as to provide robust training to promote effective use of the network. As of January 2006, eight states had deployed HSIN throughout their respective departments and agencies. Declaring HSIN the primary system for operational information sharing and collaboration, the DHS Secretary asked that the department’s senior managers as well as headquarters and field personnel support the ongoing growth and utilization of HSIN.
Prior to DHS’ implementation and expansion of HSIN, reports by various nonprofit, industry, audit, and congressional organizations documented problems with homeland security information sharing and the need for a single, effective collaboration system.
Sources
Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General: Homeland Security Information Network Could Support Information Sharing More Effectively. OIG-06-38, June 2006 http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dhs/hsin0606.pdf
JRIES homeland security network falls victim to policy dispute By Alice Lipowicz, Contributing Staff Writer: GCN.com http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/37223-1.html
Homeland Security Information Network to Expand Collaboration, Connectivity for States and Major Cities. Press Release, Date 02/24/04. https://www.dhs.gov/xnews/speeches/press_release_0355.shtm
Bdolcevita 18:06, 4 January 2007 (UTC)