The entire process of stamping a CD with digital information takes between 5 and 10 seconds. Most CDs are screen printed with one to five different colors for a decorative label. Screen printing involves the use of many materials, including stencils, queegees, and inks. The CD then receives a layer of lacquer as a protective coating against scratching and corrosion.
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The document introduces WoodWing's tablet publishing solution. It provides links to tools on their website for creating digital magazines for the iPad and a gallery of their tablet apps. It also provides a link to their main website for more information about WoodWing.
This document discusses the issue of packaging waste and how to reduce it. It provides examples of how packaging has changed over time from natural materials like leaves to various plastic and paper products today. While packaging serves purposes like protecting items, the large amounts of waste created pose environmental problems as most materials take a long time to decompose. The document encourages learning more about reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging and provides activities to interview locals about their perspectives on issues like plastic bag bans and promote sustainable solutions.
El documento resume la formación del Partido Regionalista de los Independientes (PRI) en Chile en 2006 a partir de la unión del Partido de Acción Regionalista de Chile y la Alianza Nacional de los Independientes. El PRI busca representar a la clase media y minorías marginadas, y propone construir viviendas, becas universitarias, penas más severas para delincuentes y reducir costos de exportación. El documento también lista algunos de sus candidatos a cargos locales.
O documento descreve alguns addons para o navegador Firefox que auxiliam webmasters, incluindo Firebug para depuração, YSlow para análise de performance e FireFTP para gerenciamento de arquivos remotos. Também menciona que o Firefox segue padrões da W3C e fornece informações claras sobre código, cookies, imagens e links.
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Security Visualization - Let's Take A Step BackRaffael Marty
I gave the keynote at VizSec 2012. I used the opportunity to take a step back to see where security visualization is at and propose a challenge for how some of the problems we should be focusing on going forward.
Video recording is here: http://youtu.be/AEAs7IzTHMo
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The document introduces WoodWing's tablet publishing solution. It provides links to tools on their website for creating digital magazines for the iPad and a gallery of their tablet apps. It also provides a link to their main website for more information about WoodWing.
This document discusses the issue of packaging waste and how to reduce it. It provides examples of how packaging has changed over time from natural materials like leaves to various plastic and paper products today. While packaging serves purposes like protecting items, the large amounts of waste created pose environmental problems as most materials take a long time to decompose. The document encourages learning more about reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging and provides activities to interview locals about their perspectives on issues like plastic bag bans and promote sustainable solutions.
El documento resume la formación del Partido Regionalista de los Independientes (PRI) en Chile en 2006 a partir de la unión del Partido de Acción Regionalista de Chile y la Alianza Nacional de los Independientes. El PRI busca representar a la clase media y minorías marginadas, y propone construir viviendas, becas universitarias, penas más severas para delincuentes y reducir costos de exportación. El documento también lista algunos de sus candidatos a cargos locales.
O documento descreve alguns addons para o navegador Firefox que auxiliam webmasters, incluindo Firebug para depuração, YSlow para análise de performance e FireFTP para gerenciamento de arquivos remotos. Também menciona que o Firefox segue padrões da W3C e fornece informações claras sobre código, cookies, imagens e links.
It takes a network to defend a network. Discover how to harness the power of the Booz Allen Cyber Solutions Network. http://www.boozallen.com/consulting/prepare-for-whats-next/cyber/cyber-solutions-network
Security Visualization - Let's Take A Step BackRaffael Marty
I gave the keynote at VizSec 2012. I used the opportunity to take a step back to see where security visualization is at and propose a challenge for how some of the problems we should be focusing on going forward.
Video recording is here: http://youtu.be/AEAs7IzTHMo
Luzonica Garden Master Corporation employs experienced landscape designers, architects, nurserymen and gardeners to create designs in various styles and provide landscape construction services. They offer the longest warranty period in the industry and provide free training to their maintenance personnel. LGMC computes maintenance fees based on landscaped area, plants used, and number of gardeners. They also have a pool of professionals available to handle hardscape projects like pools and have pending agreements to distribute new products. LGMC can be relied on for landscape expertise and construction at lower costs than general contractors.
Bitocast - A hybrid BitTorrent and IP Multicast content distribution solutionTiago Andrade e Silva
In recent years we have observed an increased use of the Internet as a means for transmitting
large content. There have been several technology attempts to attack this problem, including
costly distribution networks and, more recently, peer to peer (P2P) protocols. Amongst
these P2P protocols, BitTorrent has proven itself as an effective means for transmitting large
content items and today enjoys great popularity.
Numerous researchers have analyzed BitTorrent and proposed concepts and models to enhance
its reliability, efficiency and fairness. Further, there are proposals to extend BitTorrent
to support on-demand multimedia streaming. In this Dissertation we present Bitocast, a
content distribution system that combines IP Multicast and BitTorrent protocols in order to
achieve a more efficient usage of an Internet Service Provider’s network and reduce download
time when serving large sets of contents to large audiences.
The document discusses the aims and objectives of ACW, a Belgian organization. The 12 fundamental objectives of ACW are:
1) Enforcement and improvement of human rights.
2) Creating a multicultural society where everyone has the opportunity to develop themselves.
3) Promoting social justice and solidarity.
This project explores revitalizing Redwood Creek in Redwood City, California through environmental design at multiple scales. At the city scale, it proposes transforming the creek corridor into an urban greenway connecting downtown to the bay. At the site scale, it encourages the community to rediscover and embrace the creek. Finally, at the detail scale it aims to evoke the creek's ecological value and inform the community. The overall goal is to promote sustainability through re-envisioning the creek corridor.
The document outlines an assignment for a student to create a viral video to promote a new film production company and their upcoming film competition submission. The assignment involves researching digital video technology, generating ideas for the viral video, planning and producing digital video assets, and creating the final viral video sequence following industry practices. The student must provide evidence of completing each stage of the process and have their work reviewed and graded according to established assessment criteria.
The document discusses several topics related to education including sustainability, knowledge sharing, community building, and personal and professional development. It provides quotes and questions about learning experiences, ideals, and how to contribute positively to the world through education. The document touches on interdisciplinary collaboration and using education as a way to enact positive change.
This document provides information about energy issues in New York City, including both challenges ("dark sides") and sustainable solutions ("bright sides"). It notes that while NYC is very energy efficient, the city still faces high costs, health issues, and climate change impacts from its current energy choices. The document then outlines numerous everyday actions New Yorkers can take to conserve energy, save money, improve health, and prepare for climate change impacts through sustainable transportation options, energy efficiency practices, and community initiatives. Maps highlight renewable energy sites, pollution hotspots, and restoration projects.
- The document discusses Facebook games and applications, providing statistics on the largest games and growth of the Facebook platform.
- Key game metrics are presented such as the number of daily users and monthly revenue for some of the top games.
- Historical growth numbers for the Facebook platform from 2007-2010 are also referenced.
1) The document contains sheet music for the song "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele.
2) The sheet music displays the lyrics, melody, and chord progressions for the song over multiple pages.
3) The sheet music provides a written transcription of the vocal melody, instrumentation, and harmonic structure of "Rolling in the Deep" to enable musicians to perform the song.
This document discusses the importance of deeply understanding people in order to properly design for them. It states that to design well for people, one must know people profoundly. It then lists the name "Choi Byung-ho" and discusses scanning 27 and desktop publishing.
The article discusses how satellite news gathering (SNG) is evolving with new mobile technologies that take advantage of cellular networks. LiveU offers a portable cellular bonding solution that can transmit HD video over multiple 3G/4G connections. This provides an alternative to satellite transmission and overcomes issues like signal loss during bad weather. While lower quality from mobile networks may be acceptable for news, broadcasters still desire HD quality for archiving. SNG will likely continue for low-latency live sports but mobile solutions offer greater flexibility for other types of news reporting.
The document summarizes the branding elements of a financial services firm. It includes the core concept of being highly engineered, the tagline of "Knowing More. Using Knowledge Better.", and information on sub-brands, fonts, events, and collateral. The branding is meant to reflect the firm's commitment to being a fiduciary and striving for excellence through research innovation.
This document discusses software quality analysis using the Alitheia Core tool. It defines what software quality is, examines it from the user and developer perspectives, and discusses metrics like complexity, DRY principle violations, and code smells that can be used to evaluate quality. It also briefly introduces the Alitheia Core tool and provides a link to its online demo.
This document provides a tool for real-time evaluation of a Ushahidi/Crowdmap platform implementation. It asks the user to evaluate whether the project is meeting its goals and objectives. It then prompts the user to identify which parts of the project are working well and need improvement in order to achieve the objectives. Finally, it guides the user to develop an action plan based on the findings of the evaluation to improve the project.
Everyone wants to know how to make that one thing go viral. Especially bosses. Here's the answer. So now maybe they will stop asking you. See the Upworthy version of this here: http://www.upworthy.com/how-to-make-that-one-thing-go-viral-just-kidding?c=slideshare
The document discusses the benefits of a two-wheeled bicycle. It notes that bicycles provide an affordable and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Riding bicycles can improve physical fitness and reduce stress. More people using bicycles can also help alleviate traffic and pollution problems in cities.
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The document discusses the US dollar being considered the world's biggest Ponzi scheme. It provides an example of how a Ponzi scheme works through the example of Charles Ponzi. It then explains how the US government is running a similar scheme by borrowing money to repay old debts, making it reliant on new borrowing. Countries invest in US financial securities due to demand for safe assets, allowing the US to maintain low interest rates and continue borrowing. However, this system relies on continuous borrowing and makes the US vulnerable if other countries stop investing in US assets.
This document provides a sample of design work from 1998-2004 by Hamoud Dekkiche. It includes floor plans for multiple units (A, B, C, D) with labels for various rooms like living rooms, dining rooms, corridors, kitchens, bathrooms, and more. It also includes elevation details like floor levels and notes about gas lines.
The winning poster from World Water Week, by CIAT and it's partners:"Improving the efficiency of rain water use on hillsides in the sub-humid tropics: environmental & agrocultural benefits of the Quesungual system."
Motorola is committed to environmental protection and has an ECOMOTO Takeback Program to encourage reuse and recycling of electronic devices. Recycling cell phones is important because over 200 million are retired each year but only a small percentage are recycled, and recycling helps prevent hazardous materials from polluting the environment. The document encourages using the ECOMOTO Takeback bin at Motorola's facility to recycle e-waste and provides tips on reducing, reusing, and recycling electronics to be more environmentally friendly.
This document encourages planting trees to save lives, saving water to save lives, and coming together on a global service day to make the world a greener place by doing more to reduce suffering.
Luzonica Garden Master Corporation employs experienced landscape designers, architects, nurserymen and gardeners to create designs in various styles and provide landscape construction services. They offer the longest warranty period in the industry and provide free training to their maintenance personnel. LGMC computes maintenance fees based on landscaped area, plants used, and number of gardeners. They also have a pool of professionals available to handle hardscape projects like pools and have pending agreements to distribute new products. LGMC can be relied on for landscape expertise and construction at lower costs than general contractors.
Bitocast - A hybrid BitTorrent and IP Multicast content distribution solutionTiago Andrade e Silva
In recent years we have observed an increased use of the Internet as a means for transmitting
large content. There have been several technology attempts to attack this problem, including
costly distribution networks and, more recently, peer to peer (P2P) protocols. Amongst
these P2P protocols, BitTorrent has proven itself as an effective means for transmitting large
content items and today enjoys great popularity.
Numerous researchers have analyzed BitTorrent and proposed concepts and models to enhance
its reliability, efficiency and fairness. Further, there are proposals to extend BitTorrent
to support on-demand multimedia streaming. In this Dissertation we present Bitocast, a
content distribution system that combines IP Multicast and BitTorrent protocols in order to
achieve a more efficient usage of an Internet Service Provider’s network and reduce download
time when serving large sets of contents to large audiences.
The document discusses the aims and objectives of ACW, a Belgian organization. The 12 fundamental objectives of ACW are:
1) Enforcement and improvement of human rights.
2) Creating a multicultural society where everyone has the opportunity to develop themselves.
3) Promoting social justice and solidarity.
This project explores revitalizing Redwood Creek in Redwood City, California through environmental design at multiple scales. At the city scale, it proposes transforming the creek corridor into an urban greenway connecting downtown to the bay. At the site scale, it encourages the community to rediscover and embrace the creek. Finally, at the detail scale it aims to evoke the creek's ecological value and inform the community. The overall goal is to promote sustainability through re-envisioning the creek corridor.
The document outlines an assignment for a student to create a viral video to promote a new film production company and their upcoming film competition submission. The assignment involves researching digital video technology, generating ideas for the viral video, planning and producing digital video assets, and creating the final viral video sequence following industry practices. The student must provide evidence of completing each stage of the process and have their work reviewed and graded according to established assessment criteria.
The document discusses several topics related to education including sustainability, knowledge sharing, community building, and personal and professional development. It provides quotes and questions about learning experiences, ideals, and how to contribute positively to the world through education. The document touches on interdisciplinary collaboration and using education as a way to enact positive change.
This document provides information about energy issues in New York City, including both challenges ("dark sides") and sustainable solutions ("bright sides"). It notes that while NYC is very energy efficient, the city still faces high costs, health issues, and climate change impacts from its current energy choices. The document then outlines numerous everyday actions New Yorkers can take to conserve energy, save money, improve health, and prepare for climate change impacts through sustainable transportation options, energy efficiency practices, and community initiatives. Maps highlight renewable energy sites, pollution hotspots, and restoration projects.
- The document discusses Facebook games and applications, providing statistics on the largest games and growth of the Facebook platform.
- Key game metrics are presented such as the number of daily users and monthly revenue for some of the top games.
- Historical growth numbers for the Facebook platform from 2007-2010 are also referenced.
1) The document contains sheet music for the song "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele.
2) The sheet music displays the lyrics, melody, and chord progressions for the song over multiple pages.
3) The sheet music provides a written transcription of the vocal melody, instrumentation, and harmonic structure of "Rolling in the Deep" to enable musicians to perform the song.
This document discusses the importance of deeply understanding people in order to properly design for them. It states that to design well for people, one must know people profoundly. It then lists the name "Choi Byung-ho" and discusses scanning 27 and desktop publishing.
The article discusses how satellite news gathering (SNG) is evolving with new mobile technologies that take advantage of cellular networks. LiveU offers a portable cellular bonding solution that can transmit HD video over multiple 3G/4G connections. This provides an alternative to satellite transmission and overcomes issues like signal loss during bad weather. While lower quality from mobile networks may be acceptable for news, broadcasters still desire HD quality for archiving. SNG will likely continue for low-latency live sports but mobile solutions offer greater flexibility for other types of news reporting.
The document summarizes the branding elements of a financial services firm. It includes the core concept of being highly engineered, the tagline of "Knowing More. Using Knowledge Better.", and information on sub-brands, fonts, events, and collateral. The branding is meant to reflect the firm's commitment to being a fiduciary and striving for excellence through research innovation.
This document discusses software quality analysis using the Alitheia Core tool. It defines what software quality is, examines it from the user and developer perspectives, and discusses metrics like complexity, DRY principle violations, and code smells that can be used to evaluate quality. It also briefly introduces the Alitheia Core tool and provides a link to its online demo.
This document provides a tool for real-time evaluation of a Ushahidi/Crowdmap platform implementation. It asks the user to evaluate whether the project is meeting its goals and objectives. It then prompts the user to identify which parts of the project are working well and need improvement in order to achieve the objectives. Finally, it guides the user to develop an action plan based on the findings of the evaluation to improve the project.
Everyone wants to know how to make that one thing go viral. Especially bosses. Here's the answer. So now maybe they will stop asking you. See the Upworthy version of this here: http://www.upworthy.com/how-to-make-that-one-thing-go-viral-just-kidding?c=slideshare
The document discusses the benefits of a two-wheeled bicycle. It notes that bicycles provide an affordable and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Riding bicycles can improve physical fitness and reduce stress. More people using bicycles can also help alleviate traffic and pollution problems in cities.
DNA_Arbitrage opportunity for investors in Buyback offers_Jan 9, 2009Jagannadham Thunuguntla
The document discusses the US dollar being considered the world's biggest Ponzi scheme. It provides an example of how a Ponzi scheme works through the example of Charles Ponzi. It then explains how the US government is running a similar scheme by borrowing money to repay old debts, making it reliant on new borrowing. Countries invest in US financial securities due to demand for safe assets, allowing the US to maintain low interest rates and continue borrowing. However, this system relies on continuous borrowing and makes the US vulnerable if other countries stop investing in US assets.
This document provides a sample of design work from 1998-2004 by Hamoud Dekkiche. It includes floor plans for multiple units (A, B, C, D) with labels for various rooms like living rooms, dining rooms, corridors, kitchens, bathrooms, and more. It also includes elevation details like floor levels and notes about gas lines.
The winning poster from World Water Week, by CIAT and it's partners:"Improving the efficiency of rain water use on hillsides in the sub-humid tropics: environmental & agrocultural benefits of the Quesungual system."
Motorola is committed to environmental protection and has an ECOMOTO Takeback Program to encourage reuse and recycling of electronic devices. Recycling cell phones is important because over 200 million are retired each year but only a small percentage are recycled, and recycling helps prevent hazardous materials from polluting the environment. The document encourages using the ECOMOTO Takeback bin at Motorola's facility to recycle e-waste and provides tips on reducing, reusing, and recycling electronics to be more environmentally friendly.
This document encourages planting trees to save lives, saving water to save lives, and coming together on a global service day to make the world a greener place by doing more to reduce suffering.
The document discusses the importance of trees, water, and air in sustaining life on Earth. It highlights how trees provide oxygen, prevent soil erosion, and provide food and shelter. It notes how water is essential for plant growth, human consumption, electricity generation, and as an aquatic animal habitat. It also addresses the threats of air and water pollution from factories, cars, and wasteful usage. The document encourages conserving resources through recycling water, closing taps, using storage tanks, and avoiding unnecessary flushing or washing.
EcoMOTO Takeback is a program that encourages customers to recycle their end-of-life electronic devices to reduce e-waste. Around 100 million cell phones are retired each year in the US, but only a small percentage are recycled, despite the importance of recycling to protect the environment from hazardous materials. The program suggests ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle electronics through purchasing decisions, upgrades, repairs, and donating or selling used devices to extend their lifespan rather than sending them to landfills.
Our school has signed up for a program called Race to Recycle where we collect old cell phones and turn them in to Motorola to earn money. We can earn up to $21,000 per year by collecting any brand or model of old, intact cell phones from friends, neighbors, and around the school. Students should find collection boxes around the school to drop off donated phones and encourage others to participate so our school can earn financial rewards for every qualified phone collected.
This document provides green shopping tips such as choosing items with less packaging, purchasing durable products, using reusable items instead of disposables, avoiding single-use products, buying in bulk, choosing rechargeable batteries and energy efficient light bulbs, only buying necessary amounts of food to reduce waste, and considering the environmental and ethical impacts of products.
The document provides green e-waste tips to reduce, reuse, and recycle electronics. It recommends reducing unnecessary purchases and extending the lifespan of electronics through upgrades. When disposal is needed, it suggests finding reuse options like donating, selling, or buying refurbished devices, as well as proper recycling. The tips encourage supporting manufacturers with take-back policies and choosing environmentally conscious companies.
The document provides tips for reducing carbon emissions, avoiding plastics, saving energy and water, and saving trees. It suggests sharing transport, using delivery services, maintaining vehicles properly, carrying reusable bags, making crafts from plastics, using appliances minimally, thawing food outside first, checking for leaks, bathing with buckets, printing double-sided, and reusing paper.
The document promotes pledging to participate in Global Service Day activities like planting trees on occasions, saving water, educating children about global warming, and saving trees to make the world a greener place. It encourages people to stay tuned to their mailboxes for more information and details about Global Service Day events and asks what people will pledge to do to help.
The document lists various useful resources related to the environment, including webpages tagged with "Environment" on Delicious and numerous YouTube video links on topics like general environmental issues, waste management, littering, water, art from trash, e-waste, air pollution, plastics, nature, trees, earthworms, and global warming.
This document is an activity sheet from an environmental magazine that encourages students to interview local waste collectors (kabadiwalas) and junk dealers to learn about recycling. It instructs students to ask the kabadiwala about the types of waste collected, transportation used, and prices paid. It then has students visit a local junk dealer to learn where materials are sent for recycling and plot these locations on a map. Students are challenged to write an article on the role of kabadiwalas in waste recycling.
This document provides information on donating or recycling used electronics through eCycling. It lists various electronics that can be eCycled, such as computers, printers, televisions, and cell phones. It also describes eCycling partner programs that offer online and in-store take back options, as well as community recycling events. Donating or recycling electronics helps protect the environment, promotes reuse and job creation, and prevents electronics from filling up landfills.
The document discusses EPA's Plug-In To eCycling program which aims to give Americans more opportunities to safely and affordably recycle old electronics. The program is part of EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge to promote greener product design, smarter purchasing, and reuse/recovery of products. EPA recognizes partners like Apple for contributing to safe electronics recycling. eCycling conserves resources by recovering materials from old electronics to make new products, helps others access technology, and strengthens the local economy by creating recycling and refurbishing jobs.
This document contains an activity sheet from the Green Schools Network that provides several activities for students related to understanding water usage and conservation. The activities include tracing the water pipes in a school, mapping water flow, observing water meters and bills, exploring drainage paths, measuring rainfall, and telling a story about responsible water usage. The overall aim is to help students learn more about their local water systems and ways to reduce water waste.
Use both sides of the paper when writing or printing to be efficient and reduce waste. Paper is a valuable resource that should be used for its full potential before being recycled or discarded. Writing or printing on both sides allows you to fit roughly twice as many pages onto a single sheet of paper compared to only using one side.
Motorola is holding its 3rd Annual Global Day of Service on October 15, 2008 where volunteers can help with community projects. Volunteers can register online and will be provided transportation from Motorola offices to project sites, though manager approval is required. Employees unable to leave the office can participate in in-office community service projects instead.
The document provides details of various green awareness programs conducted by different NGO partners of Motorola Solutions Green Social Development (GSD) Leaders group in Hyderabad, India. It lists 10 programs conducted by 6 NGOs reaching out to over 750 children across locations like KBR Park, Panjagutta, Kavadiguda, Fakruddin Gutta, Ashirwad and Vijaynagar colony. The programs include nature treks, movie screenings, drawing competitions, and awareness drives on topics like saving water, reducing plastic use, and e-waste management. It also outlines the responsibilities assigned to GSD Leaders, timelines, and budgets for each program.
The document outlines Motorola's Global Day of Service event on October 15th, 2008 with a green theme. It provides key dates for the event and lists potential green project ideas such as educating students on home energy audits and distributing CFL bulbs. It also lists Hyderabad-based project leaders and locations, the activities planned, partner NGOs, and the number of participants for each project.
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Due to their ability to produce engaging content more quickly, over-the-top (OTT) app builders have made the process of creating video applications more accessible. The invitation to explore these platforms emphasizes how over-the-top (OTT) applications hold the potential to transform digital entertainment.
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Sagagreendigital
Introduction
The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
The Immediate Aftermath
The immediate aftermath of the Dwayne Johnson kidnappin
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Matt Rife's comedy tour took an unexpected turn. He had to cancel his Bloomington show due to a last-minute medical emergency. Fans in Chicago will also have to wait a bit longer for their laughs, as his shows there are postponed. Rife apologized and assured fans he'd be back on stage soon.
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The teleprotection market size has grown
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compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.2%. The
teleprotection market size is expected to see
exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow
to $70.77 billion in 2028 at a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 26.0%.
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The television landscape in the UK has evolved significantly with the rise of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). IPTV offers a modern alternative to traditional cable and satellite TV, allowing viewers to stream live TV, on-demand videos, and other multimedia content directly to their devices over the internet. This review provides an in-depth look at the top IPTV UK providers, their features, pricing, and what sets them apart.
At Digidev, we are working to be the leader in interactive streaming platforms of choice by smart device users worldwide.
Our goal is to become the ultimate distribution service of entertainment content. The Digidev application will offer the next generation television highway for users to discover and engage in a variety of content. While also providing a fresh and
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Christian Louboutin is celebrated for his innovative approach to footwear design, marked by his trademark red soles. This in-depth look at his life and career explores the origins of his creativity, the milestones in his journey, and the impact of his work on the fashion industry. Learn how Louboutin's bold vision and dedication to excellence have made his brand synonymous with luxury and style.
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Introduction
In the realm of entertainment, few names resonate as Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. Both figures have carved unique paths in the industry. achieving unparalleled success and becoming iconic symbols of perseverance, resilience, and inspiration. This article delves into the lives, careers. and enduring legacies of Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. exploring how their journeys intersect and what we can learn from their remarkable stories.
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Early Life and Backgrounds
Orpah Winfrey: From Humble Beginnings to Media Mogul
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1. The entire process of
stamping a CD with
digital information
Materials takes between 5 and
10 seconds.
ou listen to them on your stereo, Processing
Y play them in your computer, or
watch movies on them. Compact
discs (CDs) and their faster
cousin, digital video discs (DVDs) are everywhere! Only a
few millimeters thick, they provide hours of entertainment
Most mined materials must be processed before manufacturers
can use them to make CDs or DVDs. For example:
• Bauxite ore is processed into a substance called “alumina” by
washing, crushing, dissolving, filtering, and harvesting the
Manufacturing
The manufacturing process described here
is roughly the same for both CDs and DVDs.
• An injection molding machine creates the
and hold huge volumes of information. Materials Acquisition materials. Alumina is then turned into aluminum through a
process called “smelting.” Then the metal is shaped, rolled,
core of the disc—a 1-millimeter thick piece
of polycarbonate (plastic).
Do you ever stop to think about how CDs and CDs and DVDs are made from many different materials, or made into a cast.
Polycarbonate is melted and
each of which has its own separate life cycle involving ener-
DVDs are made, what materials are used, or what • To make plastics, crude oil from the ground is combined put in a mold. With several
gy use and waste. They include: with natural gas and chemicals in a manufacturing or tons of pressure, a stamper
happens to these discs when you don’t want them any
• Aluminum—the most abundant metal • Gold—a metal processing plant. embeds tiny indentations,
more? Making products like CDs and DVDs consumes natural
element in the Earth’s crust. Bauxite that is mined from the Earth. or pits, with digital infor-
resources, produces waste, and uses energy. By learning about mation into the plastic
ore is the main source of aluminum
product life cycles, you can find out how to reduce the environ- • Dyes—chemicals made in a labora- mold. A CD-play-
and is extracted from the Earth.
tory, partially from petroleum
mental impacts and natural resource use associated with er’s laser reads
• Polycarbonate—a type of plastic, products that come from the Earth. these pits
products you use every day. When you understand these con- which is made from crude oil and • Other materials such as water, when play-
nections, you can make better environmental choices about natural gas extracted from the Earth. More than 5.5 million As with most stages of product life cycles,
glass, silver, and nickel. even recycling has environmental trade- ing a CD.
the products you use, and how you dispose of them. • Lacquer—made of acrylic, another boxes of software go to offs. CD and DVD recycling is now an
type of plastic.
Follow the life cycle of a landfills and incinerators, emerging technology, which means that
many companies are not yet capable of
CD or DVD on this plus people throw away • The plastic molds then go through the
recycling these discs. So, while recycling
poster to learn more millions of music CDs CDs and DVDs saves natural resources, “metallizer” machine, which coats the CDs
about how these products each year! the trade-off comes from the amount of with a thin metal
are made and how you fuel and energy that's consumed to trans- reflective layer
can help reduce their port discs long-distances to an (usually aluminum)
appropriate recycling facility. through a process
environmental impacts. called “sputtering.”
The playback laser
reads the informa-
• Automotive industry parts.
tion off of the
Most CD recycling companies only accept large stockpiles of
• Raw materials to make plastics reflective alu-
old, damaged, or unused CDs and DVDs from businesses.
(Discs are ground into a gravel-like minum surface.
A few companies will accept smaller quantities of discs
substance, which is sold to compa- In 1983, when CDs were
mailed by individuals. Once the recyclers receive the CDs,
nies that melt it down and convert
they separate the packaging materials, manuals, and CDs introduced in the United
Recycling it to plastic).
for individual recycling processes. You might consider States, 800,000 discs were
• Office equipment. contacting a CD recycling company on behalf of your
CDs can be recycled for use in new sold. By 1990, this number
• Alarm boxes and panels, street lights, school or school district—collecting CDs for reuse could • The CD then
products. Specialized electronic recycling be a good school or community fundraising project.
had grown to close to 1
and electrical cable insulation. receives a layer of
companies clean, grind, blend, and Check your local phone book or search the billion!
lacquer as a pro-
Disposal compound the discs into a high-quality • Jewel cases. Internet for a list of recyclers, and be sure to tective coating
Only dispose of your discs when
Reuse, Recycling plastic for a variety of uses, including: have one in place before you begin col-
lecting CDs for recycling.
against scratching
and corrosion.
you have no other choice. Always
try to share, donate, or trade your
or Disposal
discs or drop them off at an Every month approxi-
appropriate recycling center. CDs Depending on their condition, discs can be
and DVDs that are thrown away reused or recycled instead of thrown away. mately 100,000 pounds
waste energy and result in lost of CDs become obsolete • Most CDs are screen
valuable resources. (outdated, useless, or printed with one to five
different colors for a
unwanted).
decorative label. Screen
printing involves the
use of many
Purchasing Decisions Reuse materials, including
stencils, queegees,
ou constantly make decisions about buying products. One A good way to keep discs out of the
Useful Life
Y of your decisions probably involves weighing how much you
want a product against how much it costs. This poster pro-
vides information to help you become a more environmentally
garbage is to reuse them:
• Minor scratches can be repaired by
rubbing a mild abrasive (such as
CDs and DVDs are created with
materials that are extremely stable.
and inks.
aware consumer by describing the materials and energy con- toothpaste) on the non-label side
sumption required to make CDs and DVDs. You should factor this If properly stored and handled,
of a disc in a circular motion from
information into your buying decisions and understand that nearly most discs will last for decades—
the center out. Also, some com-
all of your choices have some environmental trade-offs. You and probably centuries. Certain
mercial refinishers can
might also want to consider whether the information you think conditions, such as high humidity,
inexpensively repair your CDs.
you need on disc is actually available on the Internet. If it is, you
might not need to buy the disc at all! Thinking about these issues
• Unwanted CDs or DVDs can be
or extended periods of high
temperatures, rapid temperature changes, and expo- Packaging
will make you a more informed consumer and will help you make
decisions that help to protect and preserve our environment.
sold to some stores, traded with
friends, or donated to schools,
sure to certain types of light, can damage discs and
shorten their useful life. Taking care of your discs
Transportation/ CDs and DVDs are packaged in
clear or colored plastic cases
libraries, or other organizations.
Buying used CDs and DVDs or
by keeping them out of direct sunlight and
away from heat and water will help them Distribution (jewel cases) or cardboard
boxes—that are then covered
borrowing them from the library last longer. Not only will you save
Once discs are packaged, they are with plastic shrink wrap. This
Designing for the can also help reduce the environ-
mental impact associated with
money, but you will also reduce the
discs’ environmental impacts
ready to be sent to distribution centers, packaging can be made from
retail outlets, or other locations. recycled or raw materials. For
Environment manufacturing new products. by preventing waste.
Transportation by plane, truck, or rail example, the plastic used can
or a product to come into existence, it must be designed. requires the use of fossil fuels for ener- be from recycled bottles or from
F And that design can have as much of an impact on the envi-
ronment as any other step in a product's life cycle. For
example, designers can plan for a product to be easily made
gy, which contribute to climate change. crude oil and natural gas extracted from the
Earth and combined with chemicals.
from recycled materials, thus reducing the need to mine or gather
raw materials. Most industries, including high-tech industries,
have developed voluntary standards that many manufacturers fol-
low when designing and manufacturing new products. These
standards help make products as environmentally sound as is
technologically possible. These standards also change as rapidly
developing new technologies become available.
2. Resources
Crafty CDs and Designer Cycle Scramble Life Cycle Web Sites
Why Are Product Life which paper is made. The wood is made into paper from sever-
al different manufacturing processes. Each separate process
DVDs Use the clue provided to help you unscramble the following words:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Product Stewardship
1. RINGIV Recycling products reduces the amount of __________ resources we have to use.
Cycles Important? creates waste and consumes energy. For example, making one
ton of recycled paper uses 64 percent less energy and 50 per-
Do you own CDs or DVDs that you don’t use anymore?
Does your family receive software CDs in the mail that 2. SUE Proper _______ of a product can prevent harm to humans and the environment.
Program
Explains the life cycle environmental impacts of products.
cent less water; reduces air pollution by 74 percent; saves 17 www.epa.gov/epr
Each day, we use hundreds of products: clothes, shoes, books, you don’t want or need? Instead of throwing these discs
trees; and creates five times more jobs than manufacturing one away, why not use them to create something fun for
3. TAWSE Reducing _________ is an important goal of understanding a product’s life cycle.
newspapers, notebook paper, CD/DVD players, video games, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Green Engineering Program
ton of paper products from virgin wood pulp. yourself or a gift for a friend?
cell phones, and TVs. Have you ever thought about what these 4. FILE LYCEC A product’s ________________ consists of several stages, including design, manufacture, use, and disposal. Advocates designing products with their entire life cycle in mind.
products are made of, where their parts come from, or what www.epa.gov/opptintr/greenengineering/
Manufacturing: Products are made in factories that use a 5. LATURNA Products are made from ___________ resources.
happens to them when we’re finished with them? Have you
great deal of energy. Manufacturing processes also create Sun Catchers and Windchimes
ever thought about the impact each of the products we use has U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Design for the Environment
waste and often contribute to global climate change. Glass bev- 6. DIGENS The __________ of a product can influence its affect on the environment.
www.epa.gov/dfe
on our environment? For a simple sun Directions:
erage containers, for example, can be used an infinite number
catcher you will need: 1. Glue or tape each pair of 7. VERODCEER Making a product with _______________ materials reduces its impact on the environment.
of times, over and over again. More than 41 billion glass con- United Nations Environment Programme, Life Cycle Initiative
Looking at a product’s life cycle helps us understand the connec- • Two discs (CDs or DVDs) discs together (be sure to
tainers are made each year; recycling only one of those saves 8. SCIDESION Making informed ________________ when buying products can help prevent pollution. www.unepie.org/pc/sustain/lca/lca.htm
tions between the Earth’s natural resources, energy use, climate • Fine fishing line or thread leave the hole open). If you
enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for 4 hours. Imagine
change, and waste. Product life cycles focus on the processes • Glue or Tape are going to hang your cre-
the energy savings from recycling all 41 billion containers.
ation outside, use
9. EDTAXTERC Raw materials needed to make products have to be ________________ from the Earth, which creates pollution. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Life Cycle
involved in the entire production system—from extracting and
What’s more, making 1 ton of glass from 50 percent recycled Assessment Advisory Group
processing raw materials, through the product’s final use by Directions: weatherproof glue or adhe- 10. BLEADUR Buying _____________ products instead of disposable ones creates less waste.
materials saves 250 pounds of mining waste. www.setac.org/lca.html
consumers, recyclers, and disposers. By learning about product 1. Cut the thread or fishing sive.
life cycles, we can see where and how everyone can collaborate line to the length you want, 2. Thread a stopper (or bell) 1.virgin 2.use 3.waste 4.life cycle 5.natural 6.design 7.recovered 8.decisions 9.extracted 10.durable
American Plastics Council
Packaging: Many products are packaged in paper or plastic,
to reduce the environmental impacts and natural resource use and glue to the printed side onto the line, and secure it “Life Cycle of a Plastic Product”
which also undergo separate manufacturing processes that use
associated with a product. When we understand these connec- of one disc. about 1 inch from one end www.plasticsresource.com/disposal/life_cycle_feature
energy and consume natural resources. While packaging can
tions, we can be better environmental stewards. 2. With more glue or double- with a sturdy knot.
serve several important functions, such as preventing tamper-
sided tape, stick the two discs 3. Thread the first pair of CDs The Steel Recycling Institute
ing, providing information, and preserving hygienic integrity
and freshness, sometimes packaging is excessive.
together, shiny sides out. onto the line so that it rests The Big Debate: Reuse, Scavenger Hunt “Steel Recycling Life Cycle”
3. Hang in a sunny window on top of the stopper (or www.recycle-steel.org
What Is a Life Cycle? Distribution: Manufactured products are transported in trucks,
and enjoy the beautiful col- bell). Recycle, or Dispose? Look around your home for the following life (Go to “Education,” “Community Activity Sheets,” “Steel Recycling Life Cycle”)
ors of the prism. 4. Thread another stopper (or cycle-related items. Check off each item as you find it -
planes, trains, and ships to different locations where they are how many can you find?
Just as living things are born, get older, and die, products also bell) onto the line about 1 CDs and DVDs are complicated products, which makes
sold. Materials and parts used to make products are also trans-
have a life cycle. Each stage of a product’s development affects
ported to different places at earlier stages in the life cycle. All of
For more elaborate sun inch from the CDs and recycling or disposing of them just as complicated. This Other Life Cycle Materials
our environment in different ways—from the way we use products catchers or wind- secure with a sturdy knot. activity examines options for reusing, recycling, or dispos- This symbol stands for a type of plastic that
these forms of transportation use energy and generate green- can often be recycled and made into carpet-
to the quantities of products we buy. Similarly, what we do with a chimes, you will need: 5. Repeat step 3 and 4 at ing of CDs and DVDs at the end of their useful life. It can “The Life Cycle of Everyday Stuff” (curriculum and poster)
house gases, which contribute to global climate change. ing, automobile bumpers, or insulation for www.nsta.org/pubs/nstapress/pb154x/faq2.asp
product when we are finished with it has environmental effects. • At least six CDs or DVDs intervals of about 3-5 inch- be a research project for individuals or assigned to teams
• Three to six feet of strong es, or whatever looks good for discussion. ski coats and sleeping bags. National Science Teachers Association
Use: The way products are used impacts our environment. 1840 Wilson Boulevard
The stages of a product’s life cycle usually include: cord (a dark color is best) to you.
Reusable, durable, and recyclable products conserve natural Item that you use at least three times before throwing it out. Arlington, VA 22201
• A stopper like a washer for 6. Hang your creation by a 1. What are some end-of-life options for CDs/DVDs? List the
resources, use less energy, and create less waste than dispos-
Design: Engineers, designers, manufacturers, and others get the suncatcher, or bell for the window and enjoy! options and discuss the pros and cons of each. Item made from four different materials (e.g. wood, steel,
able, single-use products. For example, fluorescent lamps “The Quest for Less: A Teacher’s Guide to Reducing,
ideas for products and then have to manufacture them. Most windchime – larger than the plastic, aluminum, copper)
reduce energy consumption because they are four to five times pros cons Reusing, Recycling.”
product designs are researched and tested before they are diameter of the hole in the
more efficient than incandescent bulbs. Reducing energy use ________________________________ ________________________________ Recycling bin. Unit 1: Product Life Cycles,
mass-produced. A product’s initial design affects each stage of CD – for each pair of discs. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid Waste.
also cuts down on power plant emissions that contribute to ________________________________ ________________________________
its life cycle, and therefore, its impact on our environment. For Something that can be composted—meaning it can www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/quest/unit-1.htm
global climate change, acid rain, and smog. Properly caring ________________________________ ________________________________
example, products designed to be reused instead of thrown out break down, or decompose, into soil. To order: www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/pub-q.htm or call
for products also increases their useful life, so remember to
prevent waste and conserve natural resources. ________________________________ ________________________________
800 424-9346.
read and follow the cleaning, operating, and maintenance Besides a CD, an item you can donate to charity instead of
instructions for the products you own—especially tires on your
Materials Acquisition: Whether man-made or naturally occurring,
bicycles and other vehicles. Drink Coasters 2. Give a rough estimate of how long the components of a
CD/DVD would last in a landfill. Use the chart below as a
throwing away when you no longer want to use it.
“A Web-Based Course Module on Automobile Recycling.”
all products are made from some raw materials. “Virgin” materials, A product made from recycled paper. Chapter 4: Closing the Loop.
such as trees or iron ore, are directly harvested or mined from the You will need: guideline: Georgia Institute of Technology’s Environmentally Conscious Design
Reuse/Recycling: Recycling or remanufacturing products into new • Four discs (CDs or DVDs) A product with excess packaging. mime1.marc.gatech.edu/courseware/auto2/Default.htm
Earth, which causes climate change, uses large amounts of energy,
ones saves energy and reduces the amount of raw materials that • Self-stick felt (to keep the coasters from
and depletes our natural resources. Making new products from Banana/orange peel 2-5 weeks
have to be used in the manufacturing process. When products are sliding) about 1/4 inch in diameter. You This symbol stands for a type of plastic that can
materials that were used in another product—known as recycled or Leather 1 year “The Life of a Hamburger: Play the Hamburger Game!”
reused or recycled, their life does not end; instead, it becomes a can buy felt this size or buy bigger pieces be recycled and made into traffic cones, toys, (Covers paper and plastic packaging)
recovered materials—can reduce pollution, energy use, and the Newspaper up to 50 years
continuous cycle. For example, one pound of recycled paper can and cut them down. and laundry detergent containers. The Plastic Bag Association
amount of raw materials we need to take from the Earth. For exam- Aluminum can 80-100 years
make six new cereal boxes, and five recycled soda bottles can www.plasticbag.com/KIDS/hamburger/play.html
ple, using recycled steel products instead of mining virgin iron ore Plastic bottle 100-200 years An item that is biodegradable—capable of being used as
make enough fiber fill to stuff a ski jacket. Directions:
saves 1,400 pounds of coal, 120 pounds of limestone, and enough Glass bottle 1,000,000 years food by other living things and eventually gets turned
1. If need be, cut the felt into small round pieces about 1/4 Recycling Loop Poster: “Where Does Your Homework Go?”
energy to power more than 18 million homes for one year! into soil.
Disposal: Throwing products in the trash ends their useful life. inch in diameter. American Forest and Paper Association/Project Learning Tree
We simply lose these valuable resources outright. If we recycled 3. Find out what CD/DVD manufacturers, recyclers, and local Reusable container—can be used over and over again to Order at no cost at www.afandpa.org/kids_educators/index.html
Materials Processing: Once materials are extracted from the 2. Turn over the discs so the shiny side is facing down and
all our morning newspapers, we could save 41,000 trees a day, authorities have to say about end-of-life options for store food or other items. It has a long, useful life. (Click on “Teacher Tools”, “Recycling Loop Poster”)
Earth, they must be converted into a form that can be used to the printed side towards you.
and we could keep 6 million tons of waste out of landfills. CDs/DVDs.
make products. For example, trees contribute the wood from 3. Stick 8 pieces of felt evenly spread around the disc Item that you use once and then throw out.
• Conduct Internet research or call the company that pro-
4. Turn the disc back over and place your glass
or bowl on your new coaster.
duced your CD/DVD. Find out what it considers to be the
A plastic, paper, and canvas bag. Which of these has the CD/DVD Recycling Web Sites
useful life of the CD/DVD. Ask what the policy is for accept-
longest useful lifespan?
ing its CDs/DVDs back for recycling or remanufacturing. Compact Disc Recycling Resources
• Find out what your school does with its CDs/DVDs at the A product made from recycled glass. The National Recycling Coalition, Inc.
Student Survey end of their useful life.
• Contact a local recycling center and ask if it accepts old
This page provides a list of all the companies that
recycle or remanufacture CDs.
CDs/DVDs. www.nrc-recycle.org/
The front of this poster explains how the different stages of a CD or DVD’s life cycle can
• Contact a CD/DVD recycler to learn about its recycling Go to the drop-down menu on the home page entitled,
affect the environment. Now think about the many ways you use electronics at “How Do I Recycle?,” then go to CD-ROMs.
practices and what products are made from recycled
school and home and how the life cycles of these items might affect the environ-
ment and the amount of garbage generated. Find out if your classmates are
Organize CD/DVD CDs/DVDs.
Plug-in to Recycling Program
practicing waste reduction techniques by conducting a simple survey. How many
of your classmates use rechargeable batteries in their portable CD players or
Reuse Events • Contact your local waste management agency and ask
what its policy is regarding discarded CDs/DVDs. www.plugintorecycling.org
EPA, in partnership with Best Buy, AT&T Wireless, Dell, Panasonic,
4. After conducting this research, write a summary of your find-
handheld game systems? How many sell used CDs to a used music store? How • Set up a CD/DVD Swap Day at School Sony, Sharp, Recycle America (part of Waste Management, Inc.), and
ings, including who you contacted, the date, and what
many borrow DVDs from the library? How many students own a computer at home? How • Create a library devoted to CD/DVD-sharing nxtcycle, is helping consumers of electronic products tap into a net-
information you obtained. Or, present the results to your
many students go to the library to use a computer? Calculate the percentages for each cate- • Organize a CD/DVD recycling collection for community work of recycling opportunities nationwide.
classmates and discuss what you view to be a good end-of-
gory and make a graph or chart of your results. service or fund-raising projects life choice for CDs/DVDs. Sony’s CD Recycling Web page
www.sony.co.jp/en/SonyInfo/Environment/ecoplaza/recycle_c.html
AuralTech CD Refinishing Specialists
www.nsynch.com/~auraltech/index.htm
GreenDisk Recycled Disks Web page
www.greendisk.com/
Green Disk’s mission is to create recycled products from obsolete soft-
ware. The company primarily accepts old CDs from corporations.
Solid Waste and Emergency Response
(5305W)
EPA530-H-03-002
www.epa.gov/osw
April 2003