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The Chinese exploited vulnerabilities in BAE's computer defences to steal vast amounts of data on the $300 billion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a multinational project to create a plane that will give the West air supremacy for years to come, according to the sources. The hacking attack has prompted fears that the fighter jet's advanced radar capabilities could have been compromised. The J-31 is designed to have a stealthy shape. "From the side profile, it really looks like a 75% (scale) F-22 from the bottom, and the top profile it very much looks like an F-35." The J-31 may have the stealth coatings that help it absorb radar signals instead of letting them bounce off and give away its position. Estimations the J-31 might become a threat in 2027. You would expect to see the Chinese stealth fighter enter operational service, 15 years from now.Another estimate is that the J-31 will start entering squadron service in four to five years.

Canadians on both sides of the border expressed surprise and indignation Thursday upon learning new rules require them to have an International Driving Permit to motor around the Sunshine State. But as word of the change began to circulate, officials in the state that millions of Canadians visit every year issued a release saying enforcement was being deferred because the change may run afoul of an international treaty. Under the rules introduced Jan. 1, all visitors with foreign licences must have an international permit issued by their country of residence in addition to a valid licence from home. The quiet implementation of the regulations — which apply to any vehicle, including rentals — resulted in many Canadians being caught off guard. “I had no idea, we’ve been coming down here for years and never had a problem,” said David Whitford, a Norwich, Ont., resident currently in Cape San Blas, Fla., who realized he’d technically been driving around illegally for the past few weeks. “I ...

Canada's Dilemma - Cyclones & F35's The Cyclone program, which originally anticipated the first helicopter being delivered in 2008, was meant to catch up to the 1993 procurement of EH-101 helicopters, ordered by the Mulroney government, but cancelled in 1993 by former prime minister Jean Chretien. At the time the Liberals committed to the Cyclones, the helicopter was still in the development stage, being upgraded to military specifications from the less rugged civilian variant. The report comes as an Ottawa-based think-tank urges the Harper government to get tough with the U.S. defence giant, and even look at alternative aircraft, the way its doing with the equally contentious F-35 program. The troubled Cyclone program has been a source of frustration for the Conservatives, evident in June when Defence Minister Peter MacKay referred to it as "the worst procurement in the history of Canada." Why are we so dependent on other countries for our military equiptment. Ca...

What is inflammation? Inflammation’s aim is to defend the body against bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders, to remove debris, and to help repair damaged tissue. Inside arteries, inflammation helps kick off atherosclerosis and keeps the process smoldering. It even influences the formation of artery-blocking clots, the ultimate cause of heart attacks and many strokes. Simple changes What you eat may fan the fires of inflammation. Here are some suggestions: Get an oil change. Swap saturated and trans fats  for olive oil, which has potent anti-inflammatory properties, or polyunsaturated fats, especially omega-3 fats from fish. Don't be so refined. The bolus of blood sugar that accompanies a meal or snack of highly refined carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, French fries, sugar-laden soda, etc.) increases levels of inflammatory messengers called cytokines. Eating whole-grain bread, brown rice, and other whole grains smooths out the after-meal rise in blood sugar and insuli...

Load your plate with fruits and vegetables--the more colorful the better. Brightly pigmented produce such as blueberries, peppers, and spinach have the most anti-inflammatory compounds. For a simple way to make sure you're eating enough plant-based foods, Melanie Polk, a registered dietitian at the American Institute for Cancer Research in Washington, D.C., suggests using your dinner plate as a measuring tool. Ideally, two-thirds of the plate or more should be covered with fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and/or beans, she explains. The remaining one-third can be filled with lean animal protein, like a chicken breast or fish fillet, or tofu.   How to Find Out If You're Inflamed Take the test. Inflammation is measured by a marker called C-reactive protein or CRP. As inflammation creeps up, so do CRP levels in the blood. A blood test to measure levels of CRP is inexpensive ($25 to $30) and extremely reliable. Patients with autoimmune disease and cancer often have high CRP levels,...