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ADVISE (Analysis, Dissemination, Visualization, Insight, and Semantic Enhancement) is a research and development program within the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Threat and Vulnerability Testing and Assessment (TVTA) portfolio. It is reportedly developing a massive data mining system, which would collect and analyze data on everyone in the United States and perform a "threat analysis" on them. The data can be anything from financial records, phone records, emails, blog entries, website searches, to any other electronic information that can be put into a computer system. This information is then analyzed, and used to monitor social threats such as community-forming, terrorism, political organizing, or crime.
ADVISE will possess the ability to store one quadrillion data entities.The exact scope and degree of completion of the program is unclear. ADVISE is in the 2004-2006 Federal DHS Budget as a component of the $47 million TVTA program.The program was officially scrapped in September 2007 after the agency's internal Inspector General found that pilot testing of the system had been performed using data on real people without required privacy safeguards in place.

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    Courses Advise -choosing final year undergrad courses

    Advise --choosing final year undergrad courses I need to pick my module choices for my 3rd and final year, and I am stuck on the final few modules I should choose. For my final year, I already plan to do courses in complex analysis, functional analysis, stochastic processes, and advanced...
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    LaTeX Advise me on the best way to learn to use LatEX

    LatEX help! Could anyone advise me on the best way to learn to use LatEX (as it is used on the forum) as I am having quite a bit of difficulty with it! Sorry for posting in the Math section but couldn't find a channel dedicated to this kind of troubleshooting. Cheers Andrew
  3. R

    Hey, could someone give me some advise on possible career paths

    Hey. First of all let me make a few things clear. Firstly, I didn't know weather to post this question here or in the "Academic Guidance" board since it my issue has elements of both careers and academia involved. Secondly, I understand that you probably get a lot of similar questions to mine...
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    Choice of motors, please advise

    I know you all probably hate this sort of general question, but I'm kind of on a tight schedule so it can't hurt to ask. I am working on creating a prototype for a project which will require a rotating circular stand for an adult person to stand on which will then be capable of rotating at low...
  5. T

    Simple Harmonic Motion Question Advise required please

    Simple Harmonic Motion Question... Advise required please! A vehicle engine has a stroke of 180mm. The motion of the piston is simple harmonic. calculate max linear velocity and acceleration at 4200rpm? Calculate max force to the crankshaft if the piston has an effictive mass of .35kg at an...
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    Schools Advise On Graduate School Field

    Hi, I'm an undergraduate senior majoring in physics who plans to eventually obtain a PhD in a physics related field. For a little background on my academics, I have a 3.7 GPA (with a 4.0 from my fourth semester on), and research experience in granular physics at my university (since...
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    Fluid heat transfer problem, please advise. Thanks

    Air with temperature of 80 F is forced with a speed of 30 m/s through a copper tube with length of 1 meter and inner diameter of 2 millimeters. The copper tube has a temperature of -50 F. I want the air coming out of the tube to have a temperature of less than 0 F. Is my design enough or does...
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    Help for Research Advise | PF Community

    Hey PF Community, the post is a bit longwinded so I apologize in advance! Towards the very end of the Fall semester, I had asked a professor (sort of in a casual tone) if I could do research with him (he works with dynamical systems and mechanics). He replied negatively since my coursework...
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    Is it too late to pursue a career in physics after a rocky start in college?

    Hello, I enjoy learning new things about the universe. I have always wanted to learn more about everything in the universe. Growing up I got into art and computers. I went to a local small university in my home town to study art. I was 3 semesters into it when I decided I wanted to study...
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    Control Theoryplease advise if cont theory should be in system design threads

    not sure why my earlier post never showed, but I'll try again. I'm doing some work to control a pump that's the input to a pneumatic system. I developed a transfer function that defines the plant as the output pressure divided by the input pressure. I also developed a controller: PID&I...
  11. V

    Want advise on moving up in aviation career

    I have been in aviation as a mech/tech for about 20 years. Now 40ish and looking at the possibilities of going into aerospace engineering (aeronautical or electrical or...). Basically I am bored of being a mechanic all the time and want to step up to area of design it and figure it out rather...
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    Advise on how to study (and catch up) in Classical Mechanics

    Hello all, Doing this week's problem set, I realized that I have become totally lost in my classical mechanics class. Part of the problem is that my other classes are also very time demanding that I end up putting classical mechanics off because it is so dry (for me at least). The other...
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    Need advise on a good physics book.

    Hey I was wondering is someone could suggest a good college level physics textbook. I am currently in a calculus based physics class and I'm finding it hard to keep up with the concepts and also do the problems. i have fundamentals of physics by halliday/resnick/walker 8th ed and it seems to me...
  14. M

    Vortex lattice method - advise?

    Hey I think I posted this first in the wrong thread so i hope this is right now :) I'm in my final year of Aerospace Engineering student and I've recently been trying to develop some work where i want to measure the roll rate plus some other aerodynamic characteristics of a jet aircraft in...
  15. M

    Advise me how to learn Third year quantum Mechanics

    Hi, I'm going to have to have a fairly hectic 2nd year for my undergrad course. I'm accellarating and doing third year Quantum Mechanics and I'm therefore going to try and learn as much as i can before the start of the semester. The course information is listed here...
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    Im an EE looking to for speciality and combination advise

    Im right now entering my third year in Electrical Engineering and I've grown some interest in the area of Power Engineering. For me it's intriguing to know what's behind designing the wiring of a house or a commercial building and how all of the distribution works. Not only in buildings but in...
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    Which Laptop Should I Buy for Programming?

    i'm planning to buy a new laptop... i'll be using it for programming and other computing applications like matlab... friend's recommend 4gb RAM, dell, hp or mac... but another friend tells me that toshiba is better... what I'm sure right now is that i must get a laptop with 4gb RAM and...
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    Programs Biochemistry major I need advise on picking a minor

    Biochemistry major... I need advise on picking a minor... I'm a sophomore majoring in 'Biochemistry & Molecular Biology'. My plan is to pursue a PHD in the bio-sciences (biochemistry, biophysics, bio-engineering) or maybe Nanotechnology. Between Philosophy, Physics, Math, and Computer...
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    Can anyone recommend or advise against a book?

    I can't seem to find a good book on motion. I know it's a broad subject, but I'm interested in Newtonian mechanics, full trajectories (with lift, drag, etc.), and basically anything that's not quantum mechanics or special relativity. I'm more concerned with principles that are applicable to...
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    Advice for UC Berkeley Exchange Student: Law & Physics Major

    Hi all, I'm an undergraduate student from Australia studying law and science (majoring in Physics). I'm going on exchange this semester to University of California, Berkeley, where I will be doing 3 upper division physics subjects and one upper division math. I have heard a lot of rumors...
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    Gravostrong ? TOE advise needed

    I'm trying to build an explanatory theory that encompasses both the standard and cosmological standard models (isn't everyone ?) I'd appreciate some help with some questions I have; 1) Is there any reason to be sure/confident that the strong nuclear force is not directly linked with...
  22. mcknia07

    Schools Getting Advise on College: Should I Change Schools?

    I currently go to a community college in my home town and it seems I am taking classes that I don't need to really graduate. Should I try to go to another college to finish my schooling? Do I need to do something else? I need all the advise I can get. Please help!
  23. Holocene

    Need advise on strange situation.

    There's this married women at work that, as far as I can tell, is sending me some "signals". Suggestive choice of words at times, sometimes random physical contact, and will absoluetly not stop looking in my dirrection; in fact looking right at me. It's getting almost awkward. Now, I think...
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    Studying How Can I Improve My Study Habits for Upcoming Exams?

    Hey all. I've got some serious mocks/exams coming up and I just can't seem to be able to revise/study for them. I'm only 15 and I haven't previously revised at all for any exam (including KS3 and a couple of official GCSE science exams), however still obtaining good grades. Since GCSE is...
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    Programs Just in pre-calc but want to major in EE. Advise?

    So I'm a senior in high school and I'm just taking pre-calculus as my math class. I want to major in a field in engineering, most likely electrical, but I'm worried that since I don't have a great math background, I will fall behind other students in college. Most of my friends are in AP...
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    Rotating Shaft Advise: Solving Problem at Sea Level

    I am unsure of where to begin to solve for my problem since I have no experience with rotating equipment. I have a 280mm rotating shaft @3000 RPM running thru a flat plate 45mm thick with a 300mm dianeter opening for the shaft. Being at sea level the one side has air pressure ratio of 1.000...
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    Could someone please advise me

    hello. i am a student studying in the 11th grade. i have been having problems in physics lately specially chapters such as SHM, waves. if someone could suggest a site which could help me then i'd be grateful. i prefer sites with animations for explanation (detailed). i have tried...
  28. P

    Should I Go to My Department's Christmas Party?

    My departments christmas party is going on, just as I am typing this. Should I go? Cons: Ex boyfriend will be there. Today would have been our five year anniversary. The party is across the town. It's cold outside and and I'm quite comfy snuggled up right now. I could work on my big talk...
  29. Holocene

    Advise appreciated: Somewhat lost in life.

    Here's the quick story... I'm 23, and went to work full-time after graduating high-school. (Mistake, I know). Part of me thought of becoming a pilot, and in fact I did at least earn my private certificate this past summer. But, the way flying is, it's a long road financially, and once you...
  30. R

    Need to take Gen. Chem. again, advise?

    I have to take a second semester General Chemistry course (qualitative analysis) in community college. I took quantitative analysis about 3 years ago, and I didn't need it for transferring to CSU Long Beach, but I've decided to go to a different school now and I need to take it after all. My...
  31. L

    Compilation for old exam, need advise for solutions.

    Homework Statement Information: The gravity defines the point of equilibrium for the system. The mathematical models you are to find are all movements around the point of equilibrium. The force of gravity is NOT to be included in these models. Numbers used throughout the exercise: m1= 300kg...
  32. L

    Compilation for old exam, need advise for solutions.

    Deleted, double post, please check the other post for my work so far, admins can delete this thread!
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    Developing Intuition for Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors in Matrices

    I do not have a specific problem to show, but was wondering if someone could give tips on how to see or develop intuition on those eigenvectors for (2x2 and 3x3) matricies, i.e. which are the cases where they are obvious and how to see it, other than diagonal matrices (i.e. only diagonal is...
  34. S

    I need your advise; Research Paper & Copyrights

    Hey everyone, My question may show my modest experience regarding research papers legal procedures but i hope i will be excused. I have a reaseach paper i want to submit which i think it may be, or may be not, be of a significant importance. I have not finished it yet and thinking to...
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    Schools Home or Away: Making the Tough Decision for College

    Hi, Here's my situation. I am currently going to Ohio State University. The tuition here is about $11,000 a quarter. I am going to engineering, which is ranking around the 15th in the country. However, lately, I've been thinking of going to college in my hometown of Toledo. I have been...
  36. N

    Could you pls advise me any books where in detail is described Hydrogen atom

    Dear PF, Could you pls advise me any books where in detail is described Hydrogen atom (relativisticaly). Thank you very much.
  37. H

    Configuration you will advise for memory distribution

    In particular which configuration you will advise for memory distribution and in particular i am always puzzled by this cache memory:confused:
  38. G

    Maximizing Laptop Lifespan: Tips for Closing or Leaving Open After Use

    Is it better to leave the laptop closed up when I'm done using it or to leave it on and open?
  39. L

    Choosing a Maths Major: 3 Options & 4 Emphasis

    It is about time to take my major classes now. And I can choose different path for my major. My Maths department offer 3 options and 4 emphasis options are pure Maths applied Maths Statistics emphasis are Actuarial science (only with stat) Electrical Engineering (applied maths or stat)...
  40. Y

    Project Ideas for Master Exam in Evo/Molec Biology

    Tell me please what (simple, 2 year sufficient) project in evolutionary biology or molecular biology will suit me ? I am going to take an Master exam in biology, but there is nothing in head as to what I should do in one of those two fields, please give me some ideas on how and where to go now...
  41. Y

    Please give me some advise about DEC (dominant energy conditions)

    DEC is related to superluminal acoustic modes. I can not understand. Help me. Thanks.
  42. cronxeh

    Build an Aircraft: What License Do I Need?

    Suppose I wanted to build an aircraft that would be powered by home made LPG-powered jet engine. It would have to carry at least 180 lbs for a pilot plus fuel and all that stuff. If I wanted to fly this thing - what license would I need (FAA or any other 3-letter place)?
  43. D

    I need advise buying a computer

    with the release of half-life 2 and about a year since i got my last chunk of computer, its high time i got a new one. I am aiming to get at least 30 frames per second on the newer 3Dgames like Doom3 and Half-Life2 with most of the details on (im currently getting 3-12FPS on doom3 on the lowest...
  44. B

    What resources are available for someone new to electronic engineering?

    Hi, it is my first year in electronic engineering. I'd like to focus on subjects that are related to my job and I need your advice. Could you advise me an introduction book which will make me like the content of what I'll be working on for the rest of my life? Or related websites, a circuit I...
  45. M

    Quitting Smoking, need advise from ex smokers

    Hello all, I'm really really trying hard to quit smoking. Everyone around me seems to have cancer now of various types and it's a constant reminder to quit. So, on my way home from a meeting I threw my pack out the window and decided to go cold turkey. So, now it's been 1 hr since i haven't...
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    Is the Density of Gas Always 1.29 kg/m³ in Harmonic Sound Wave Calculations?

    Hi all, can somebody advise on this, Equation: P (change in pressure) = p (density of gas)*w*v*s(max displacement amplitute) P = pwvs Needed to know, is the density of gas always at 1.29kg/m(3)? I've this following qeustion: A piston at one end of a long tube filled with air at...
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