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North Korea's Worst Nightmare: South Korea Wants Its Very Own THAAD 'Missile Shield'
Seoul wants its very own missile shield.
In the spring of 2017, the United States began deploying Terminal High Altitude Air Defense missile batteries to South Korea. The expensive THAAD system is designed to shoot-down ballistic missiles on their terminal trajectory as they plunge down their targets.
While North Korea will likely soon possess missiles that can reach the West Coast of the United States, South Korea has for decades been exposed to North Korea's large and diverse arsenal of tactical and intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
However, THAAD is controversial. Beijing opposes it, as do many people in South Korea. Both the South Korean and American presidents have at times supported or questioned its deployment.
Therefore, it's significant that Seoul is working to deploy its own, indigenous ballistic-missile defense shield called the Korean Air and Missile Defense network, which will function independently of the United States.
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This multi-layered system is designed to engage targets at different altitudes and stages of their trajectory — not only to counter different types of ballistic missiles, but to give the defenses more than one opportunity to thin out an incoming barrage.
The new shield will give Seoul defenses it can rely on regardless of shifting political winds at home or abroad—and a key ingredient appears to be Russian missile technology.
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S-300, South Korea-style
The latest addition to South Korea's air defenses is the KM-SAM Cheongung medium-range surface-to-air missile system and its new PIP missile interceptor, a "hit-to-kill" weapon that relies on the 880-pound missile colliding with its target, rather than detonating a warhead in its vicinity. A proximity-fused anti-aircraft variant is already in service.
Intended to replace Seoul's 24 aging MIM-23 Hawk missile batteries, the Cheongung is reportedly already in limited operational service, with at least one battery deployed to Korea's maritime border with North Korea.
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In the spring of 2017 the PIP missile began its final tests, during which it shot down five of five practice ballistic missile targets. The Korean military announced in June 2017 that it would begin full-scale production of the missile at a price of $1.3 million each, with completion of the order by 2018 or 2019.
The KM-SAM stems from cooperation with Russia dating back to 1992, when Seoul first acquired radar technology from Moscow. By 1998, South Korean firms including Samsung and LIG Nex1 began developing the KM-SAM based on design elements of the formidable Russian S-300 and later the S-400 surface-to-air missile systems , though Cheongung is a shorter-range system.
In fact, the Russian collaborator, missile-design firm Almaz-Antey, made its own higher-capability version of the Cheongung called the S-350 Vityaz, a battery of which was reported in Syria in September 2017.
A Cheongung battery can hit targets as high as 50,000 to 60,000 feet and defend a 25 miles radius. Each unit includes a truck-mounted multi-function Passive Electronically Scanned Array radar that can track, and identify and generate targeting data for targets within 60 miles. The blocky three-dimensional can track at least 40 contacts at once, and is hardened verses electromagnetic pulses such as could be generated by a nuclear blast.
Firing solutions are relayed from the battery command vehicle to up to six Transporter-Erector-Launcher vehicles with eight missile cells each. The KM-SAM missiles, measuring 275 millimeters in diameter, apparently owe much to the shorter-range 9M96 missiles used in the S-400 SAM system, especially the vertical cold-launch technology.
This means that the missiles are ejected from launch tubes using compressed gas before igniting their rocket motors, giving them better environmental tolerance limits and causing less danger to nearby personnel and terrain during launch.
The KM-SAM uses tiny lateral compressed gas thrusters to orient itself towards a target during liftoff. This saves time and kinetic energy, as the launcher does not need to swivel around and the missile can begin accelerating towards its target immediately at the launch phase. You can see the startling movement of a KM-SAM's gas thrusters at launch at 1:43 and again at 5:01 in the video below.
Soaring at speeds between Mach 4 and 5, the missiles receive midcourse adjustments from the battery radar, and upon closing within short range of a target, switch to a heat-seeking active homing mode for the kill.
The takeoff thrusters can also assist in making maneuvers during this terminal stage. The agile munitions could prove very difficult to elude. They can pull up to 50 Gs, are resistant to radar jamming and possess a low heat-signature, making them difficult to detect.
Also new to South Korea are American-made Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles. Earlier variants of the Patriot performed less than perfectly in the missile defense role against Iraqi Scuds during the 1991 Gulf War, a job its proximity-fused warheads were not optimized for.


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Compact Modeling of Signal Transients and Integrity Analysis for Dispersionless Interconnect
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Abstract:In this paper, a compact model for transient response of the dispersionless interconnects is rigorously derived with resistive, inductive and capacitive load terminations. The proposed compact models are verified by the HSPICE simulation result to be highly accurate. And the analysis of signal integrity such as delay and noise for the dispersionless interconnect is also demonstrated by the mans of the developed compact model.


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The last two times I have decided to get my nails done, God continues to use it as a teachable moment. In both instances I went in with a mindset of getting my fake nail tips taken off b/c they seem to get in the way when I type, or when I attempt to take my contacts out; Nothing worse feeling than jabbing yourself in the eye continually while trying to remove your contacts that are already irritating. But all I needed done was for them to be cut down, reshaped, and made less thick so that I could use my hands more efficiently. As I sat there, I literally surrendered my hands over to the nail technician. Just like my will, my hands at times during the process wanted to naturally bend in one direction usually the opposite way, and the guy had to keep re-adjusting my hand so that he could shape my nails correctly. It was then that I remembered this lesson from God. He was saying, relax, give the guy your hand freely so that he can work on your nails the way he needs to. Hmmm, sounds a lot like how God continually asks me, and all of us to "hand over' our lives to him on a daily, moment by moment basis of surrender. My hands were at the mercy of this guy, and as he rubbed and shaped my nails, there was a few moments of slight discomfort, but it was a necessary part of the process of getting my nails to look the way he knew they would look best. Here too, is the same analogy with God; he prunes us, shapes us, and forms us into his image, BUT we have to surrender and be at His complete mercy for it to take on the shape and form that He knows it should be; after all he knows best, he created us in the first place and knows how to best shape us if we will let him. So now as my nails are re-shaped and more functional, I find myself turning to God and asking the same thing. If you get your nails done, I hope you'll think on this, and allow it to be a reminder for you to surrender to God. Creator God, thank you for using the simple things of our everyday lives to remind us to live our lives for you; to lay down what we think we need and be at your mercy because you know what is best. We are so grateful for your mercy and loving kindness, and we are so thankful that you never let go. Continue to teach us how to live lives of surrender and trust in you alone. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen.
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The children in year 6 and year 7 spoke confidently and positively of their experiences at school, in particular, their access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities and their valued contribution to the life and work of the school through the mentoring system and the playground 'buddy system.' The children know how to behave and where to seek help if they have a concern about their safety.
The quality of the arrangements for pastoral care in the school is outstanding. An inclusive learning environment is a consequence of a well-constructed pastoral care system that all staff, children and parents understand. There is an appropriate emphasis on building the children's self-esteem by involving purposefully the children with their learning. The 'Class Council' and 'Pupil Council' systems provide the children with a genuine consultative process whereby their views are presented on future improvements within the school and on changes within the pastoral policy.
At Oakwood, pupil voice is not only heard but actively listened to.
We welcome back our past pupils, year-on-year, to assist with Open Night whilst older past pupils often return to complete student placements at Oakwood. We are delighted to hear of their continued successes in post-primary schools, at universities and in their personal and working lives.


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Salisbury University Reopens Following Tropical Storm
SALISBURY, MD---The Salisbury University campus reopens Saturday, September 20. There was virtually no damage to the campus. Students who left may now return.
The Hecht Tennis Tournament is indoors today at the SU Tennis Center and outdoors on Saturday and Sunday.
Maggs Physical Activities Center is open Friday for campus recreation and will maintain regular weekend hours. The volleyball tri-match is also scheduled in Maggs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday:
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This year has taught me how important it is to nourish your dreams — even when it seems impossible, even when (especially when) you're experiencing disappointment.
My husband and I have been encountering this daily for the past several months. In different ways, we've both experienced what we perceived as failure, disappointment, or delay in areas of dreams. Whether it's business, creativity, or anything else, the experience of disappointment is the same. I've found that there is a way to keep your dreams alive in the face of delay or failure.
Disappointment isn't about failure; it's about the choices you will make in response to what you perceive is happening. We all make judgment calls based off of what we can plainly see. I have a dream, and I'm unable to execute, or it's not successful in the ways I've imagined. I conclude either I or the dream is faulty or not meant to be. Case closed.
Except what if my perspective was based on something like a two-dimensional vision, but the Lord actually works in multidimensional processes? Something more like infinity-D. This is why we don't lean on our own understanding. It's not a rule. It's a gift, and it will free you. We don't know everything because we're not designed for it. Not because we're failing or aren't smart enough. We're supposed to trust the One who does and be faithful with what we have. We can let ourselves off the hook and, I would challenge, drop judgments of pass, fail, success, and failure entirely.
When we experience disappointment in our dreams and limit our understanding of them to this simple paradigm of pass/fail, we may miss out on the very process that was designed for us to be able to achieve what we desire. Dreams require perseverance and maturation. They require nourishment. Sometimes favor and ease signify we're on the right path, but sometimes favor and ease are on the other side of you choosing to validate your dream before anyone else does.
As my husband and I have walked our own journey, I've learned that overcoming disappointment starts with self-validation. Meaning, we have to believe for ourselves what God has said about us — before the book reaches the bestseller list, the company makes its first million, or any other external measurement can do it for us.
I won't be able to sustain myself or my dream on the approval or encouragement of others. External validation makes for a poorly built foundation. I don't know about you, but my dreams deserve better than that.
As I deal with my own resistance and fear, I've learned to accept God has spoken to me. It wasn't a mistake. He's put a desire in my heart and told me who I am. If I don't deeply believe in and fight for my gift, I can't expect anyone else to, either. Feeling disappointment isn't a sign of failure — it's an opportunity to choose to fight for the desires God has placed in your heart.
Self-validating is a gift you can give yourself, whether other resources are available or not. As soon as you do, you'll start thinking in more creative and positive ways about your current situation.
Choose to nourish the dream now as if it's already as wonderful as you hope it will be. Treat it as though it's a big deal, like it matters — because it does. This is how God treats us. He sees us as complete and whole: his fulfilled dream. He treats us with honor, love, and respect now -- not when we've finally arrived.
We must do the same. Even if there are setbacks, it's moving slower than we'd like, or we're weary because waiting is hard. Even when Instagram likes are low, the right investors haven't come along yet, or the relationship ended.
This year, disappointment came strong and told me there was nothing I could do for my dreams. There wasn't enough money, time, or favor. But it was a lie. I've fought for a long time to love myself enough to live like I have abundance, even when it looks like lack. When I'm willing to see it, there's always something I can do toward my dreams.
In the face of delay or personal challenges, I've found ways to nourish my dreams anyway (often without spending a dime).
I schedule in time to dream and research. It takes no money to carve out time on my calendar to develop my dreams — even if it's once a week. I use the time to dream, visualize, and plan.
I pursue wisdom and relationships. It costs nothing but the price of a cup of coffee to meet someone and ask them about how they did what they're doing. You lose nothing by reaching out — but could stand to gain connection, inspiration, and valuable information.
I've learned to think outside the box and not cast such harsh judgments on my own progress. Maybe the original plan didn't work out, but maybe that's because I didn't know what I know now. Back to the drawing board! Where is God leading me? Maybe he has a better strategy. Abundance says there's always a solution.
And most importantly, when I didn't see what I needed, I created it. When I felt alone in my writing pursuits, I invited women to join a writing group. What I needed was community and accountability, but what I've received has been so much more than that. Now we all get to receive what we need to nourish our dreams and encourage each other in the waiting.
So, love your dream — now.
Nourish it -- now.
Especially because it doesn't make sense. Especially because you feel hidden, overlooked, or unseen. Especially because there has been setbacks and confusion.
Disappointment is not about failure. It's about the choices we will make in response to what we see happening and from that can grow life or death. Don't let disappointment deter you from your dream. Don't choose bitterness. Be resolute. Let God validate you and agree with him validating you through your actions and words.
Nourish your dream through the difficulties. Create something from the nothing you see around you and let this season be defined not by disappointment and lack it brought, but your bravery and creation.


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Troy (Ala.) Regional Medical Center has notified 880 patients of a data breach that includes names, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers and Social Security numbers. There are strong indications that an identity theft ring was behind the breach, yet the hospital is offering affected patients only one paid year of identity protection services.
Obviously, financial considerations have to come into play as a health care organization tries to recover from a major breach of protected information, and Troy Regional is a 47-bed facility without a ton of resources. But while the hospital hasn't responded to a request for additional comment, there also are indications that the breached information was on paper, so the incident could have been an inside job.
I think a treasure trove of demographic information plus Social Security numbers quite possibly in the hands of an identity theft ring would give any organization no alternative but to offer a more comprehensive protection service. And the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, which investigates all major breaches, might agree.
In a recent interview with Health Data Management for a breach story in our August issue, Susan McAndrew, deputy director for health information privacy at OCR, declined to say the office mandates credit/identity theft protection services be offered when certain information has been compromised. But she noted that such services are becoming the industry standard and makes clear it's expected. "Because it is such a standard, it is something we would look at with the covered entity to ensure proper remediation has been taken."
So, while Troy Regional Medical Center has decided that one year of identity protection services constitute "proper remediation," OCR will have the last call. And if the office doesn't think so, and maybe gets complaints from patients who also don't think so, the office may conduct a deeper investigation of the breach and its resolution than they normally would have. And that could make final costs for the hospital higher than if they had offered a stronger protection package in the first place.
What do you think? Is Troy Regional offering enough protection?
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So allows appear at the issues you ought to consider when buying a roof pod. Can you fit the roof pod you want on your present car and will you require to also install roof racks? Will you need to modify your car at all? What do you want to store in the pod and will this be sufficient given the storage space you also have in the car? What's your spending budget? Is there any influence on your insurance coverage and do you need to add the roof rack as an extra merchandise on the coverage?
Let's start with durability and warranties:Metal roofing has a lifetime manufacture warranty while most shingles lifestyle expectancy is 20-forty many years. And with shingles you have to pay much more for the life term of the year you choose.
Another important, if not frequently overlooked element of obtaining a new roof is roof maintenance. A roof will final a lot lengthier if it is correctly maintained. This involves taking care of it your self as nicely as getting biannual inspections carried out to make sure no harm has transpired. Ought to you suspect your roof has sustained harm from a storm or other disaster, you will want to have it inspected instantly. Regular gutter cleansing is also essential to keep undesirable particles from gathering. Particles can trigger particular parts of the roof to not function properly and if left unattended, problems will most eventually develop.
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Tip seven: Install all decorations in great climate. Steer clear of windy days. Attempt to install throughout the late morning roofing contractors and early afternoon when the daylight is best and your visibility will be much better. Avoid installing in the dark.
Shopping for a roofing contractor is no different than searching for a doctor or a dentist. You aren't just heading to blindly believe in anybody with your well being. The exact same can be said of your home. Do comprehensive study prior to you decide which roofing contractor you're heading to hire.
Ask if their company carries general liability insurance. And then ask how a lot. I would not feel very comfy about any roofing contractors company that carried less than a $250,000 general liability protection. Then inquire to see their proof of insurance. And be certain to ask if they have workman's payment insurance. If they don't and some thing happens to them on your home, you could be sued. Any beating about the bush right here should be a major crimson flag for you to transfer on to the subsequent contractor.


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Naomi Klein has over 35 years of experience in residential sales, rentals and real estate management. Since the mid 1980's, Naomi has developed a keen understanding in the Coop/Condo market and is considered an expert. Hard work and persistence has enabled her to become successful. Having a solid understanding, as well as strong communication skills with clients & staff assures a seamless transaction. My determination and willingness to achieve has always been an asset and I am constantly inspired by challenges.
Naomi believes that it is imperative to bring value to clients. Naomi has built a team of Realtors, that provides support and guidance to all the clients in order to assist them through their most precious investment, Real Estate. Providing support, sharing knowledge on the economic environment and extending unmatchable communication skills is what brings us all together. Providing these sets of skills is the core and integrity of Naomi's true essence. In addition to being inspired by challenges, Naomi is a devoted mother & grandmother.
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Sparkling Pomegranate Cosmopolitan
A twist on a classic cosmo, this one replaces the traditional cranberry juice with pomegranate and tops it off with sparkling wine. For an even more summery cocktail, replace the bubbly with lemonade. Sparkling Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Makes 10 cocktails 1/2 cup lime...read more
Apricot Whiskey Sour
I often kick off an event with a fun little cocktail. It's nice to have something to sip on while participants are gathering but we don't want to drink the wine tasting wines until we're ready to learn about them. Here's one that got a great reception at a recent...read more
Meet our Founder, Kim Simone
I wanted to share with you a little more about my background, what made me get into wine, and why I'm so excited to be doing what I'm doing. I've always loved food. I remember the first cookbook I ever bought (I was 12, every recipe included chocolate, and I still use...read more
Welcome to my inaugural blog post! I'm so excited to have founded this company and to be sharing my unique style of wine education with all of you. The purpose of this blog is to guide YOU, to get you more comfortable with that magical substance in your wine glass,...read more


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Malaria can be a life-threatening disease, especially in children, if left untreated. According to WHO, 525,000 to 2.0 million African children die from Malaria every year. The current gold standard for diagnosis is examination of Giemsa stained smear by microscopy. However, when parasite levels are very low, or in mixed infections, the information obtained by examination of Giemsa stained smear by microscopy is limited. Under SBIR Phase II we have developed 3 kits, P-Genus, PF and PV FISH assay kits. These kits detect malaria parasites on blood smears prepared with a special reagent by Fluorescent in Situ Hybridization (FISH) technique, using specific fluorescent labeled DNA probes targeted to ribosomal RNA of viable parasites. P- Genus kit detects all species of Plasmodium. PF-FISH kit and PV-FISH kit detect and differentiate P. falciparum and P. vivax from other species of Plasmodium respectively, on any P-Genus screen positive blood sample. Since ribosomal RNA is the target, morphological information too is obtained. The assays are simple, semi-quantitative and detect all stages of the malaria parasites. The only requirement is a fluorescent microscope. We have validated a LED light unit with 2 filters that can be attached to a regular light microscope for reading the FISH assay results. The assays consist of six steps: smear preparation using proprietary reagent, fixation, hybridization, washing, counterstaining and viewing the processed smear under a fluorescent microscope. The total assay time is approximately 90 minutes. The limit of detection is between 2-3 parasites per 300 fields with 100X objective. Based on a study on 500 patients from Kenya, India and Peru with malaria- like symptoms, the sensitivity of the FISH assays was >95% whereas the sensitivity of Giemsa stained smear by microscopy was between 84 - 91%. In Phase IIB we will complete all the additional validation studies requested by FDA to file for 510(K).
The specific aims are: (1) Finalization of study protocols;(2) Manufacture of 3 lots of kits and completion of stability stud of kits and reagents;(3) Analytical Sensitivity Study using patient samples positive for P. falciparum and P. vivax;(4) Reproducibility Study near limit of detection using patient samples;(5) Completion of Specificity Study (including Analytical Specificity and Interference Substances;(6) Clinical studies at 3 sites;(7) PCR on all clinical study samples and sequencing on all PCR positive samples (8) Analysis of data;and (9) Write 510(K) submission report. (10) Start marketing in countries that do not require FDA clearance. In Phase III (1) File for 510(K) (2) Set up infrastructure for marketing;(3) Increase the market share (4) Develop P. ovale, P. malariae and P. knowlesi specific FISH assays.
Malaria is a serious, often fatal, parasitic disease caused by infection of the red blood cells with protozoan parasites of the Plasmodium species, P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale and P. knowlesi. According to the latest WHO estimates, there were about 219 million cases of malaria in 2010 and an estimated 660 000 deaths. 90% of deaths occur in Africa, the most affected continent. In Africa a child dies every minute from malaria. The six highest burden countries in the WHO African region (in order of estimated number of cases) are: Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and Cote d'Ivoire. These six countries account for an estimated 103 million (or 47%) of malaria cases. In South East Asia, the second most affected region in the world, India has the highest malaria burden (with an estimated 24 million cases per year), followed by Indonesia and Myanmar.1 Even though malaria is a frequently encountered disease in many developing countries, it is difficult to make the right diagnosis relying on clinicl signs only. Drug selection for the treatment of malaria depends on species of malaria present. Delayed or missed diagnosis of falciparum malaria increases the risk of complicated or severe disease, which may be fatal vulnerable populations. P. falciparum from much of the world is largely chloroquine resistant and thus the standard treatment for P. vivax cannot be used. To prevent unnecessary anti-malarial treatment and future drug-resistance strains of malaria parasites, it is important to confirm clinical suspicious with a good laboratory test. In light of he changing drug policies of many African countries, including Tanzania and Kenya, where the expensive artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) drugs are prescribed as first-line treatment, a good laboratory confirmation will also have an impact on the economics. The Giemsa stain is helpful. However, when parasite levels are very low, or in mixed infections, the information obtained by examination of Giemsa stained smear by microscopy is limited, and in some cases, biased, by the inability to devote the necessary amount of time to the examination of blood smears. PCR would help. Unfortunately it is time-consuming and expensive. Thus, FISH Tests for detection of Plasmodium and for differentiation of P. falciparum and P. vivax in air-dried blood smears has potential in the rapid diagnosis of this disease. Advantages: P-Genus and PFV FISH Assays 1. P- Genus FISH Assay detects all five species of Plasmodium, P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale and P. knowlesi. Therefore the Genus FISH assay can be used for screening. Any sample that is positive can be tested further if necessary with the PFV- FISH Assay to determine whether the infection is due to P. falciparum, P. vivax, both or neither. 2. Specificity of the assays is equivalent to the amplified assays. 3. Sensitivity of te assays when performed by a typical microscopist should be the same as or better than Giemsa stained smear performed by an expert microscopist'4. Ability to perform the tests on an air-dried whole blood smear. 5. Results can be obtained in two hours or less would be valuable. 6. Provides parasite morphology as the Giemsa stained smear. 7. Easy to perform. 8. Low Cost.


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22nd Mar '05
The Abbotsford Watershed atlas is on the CMN. This atlas is part of the Abbotsford Land Trust's Natural Areas Stewardship project. Users will be able to learn more about the sub-watershed in which they live and how it connects to the larger watershed.
01st Mar '05
Green Links atlas is now online! Green Links is a unique initiative of the Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology aimed at maintaining and improving biodiversity in urban areas.
11th Jan '05
Tsunami Disaster Mapping Portal (DMapP) - a Website to help aid workers coordinate their work during the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Indian Ocean Basin:http://www.dmsolutions.ca/solutions/tsunami.html
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Corsair Obsidian 450D is the successor of the famous micro-ATX model of the same series, called 350D. The case is similar to the old model and shares the same clean and elegant design. Corsair 450D, unlike the 350D, is able to accommodate ATX motherboards. If you love simple design but with a good ventilation, then this model is very recommended for you.
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Midway College Reports Enrollment Increase
Midway College reports a significant enrollment increase of 17.3 percent for Fall 2010. This data is for all divisions of the college which includes the women's college, online college, School for Career Development and the Graduate School. Midway College's goal is to reach 2,000 students by the end of this academic year and 4,000 students by 2015. Another area of growth for the college that will be realized next fall is the enrollment of the first class into the Midway College School of Pharmacy in Paintsville. The school will enroll up to 80 students per year to a four year capacity of 320 students. Call (859) 846-6406.


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Lions | Marvin Jones cashes in only catch
Mon, 18 Sep 2017 20:49:31 -0700
Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones had just one catch in Week 2 against the New York Giants on Monday, Sept. 18, but it was good for a 27-yard touchdown.
Jones was tied for the team high with five targets, but he and Matthew Stafford were unable to connect. He'll look for more receptions in Week 3 against the visiting Falcons. He remains more of a WR4 or WR5 in most fantasy leagues at this point.
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White hull
2004 built, 2007 registered
Lenght: 22,65 m
Beam: 6,30 m
Draft: 2,10 m
Displacement: 87400 Kg
Fuel tank: 3000 L
Engine brand: Scania
Engine model: DI 944 M04S
Engine power: 2 x 318 hp
Hours: 150
Transmission: Shaft Drive
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- n.2 cabins with twin beds
N.3 bathrooms (ensuite)
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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. 5% plus VAT commission will be charged to the buyer. Mediazione del 5% + IVA a carico del'acquirente.
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You're gearing up to spend a serious amount of money on a pair of wireless headphones. Good on you, you're at the forefront of a new and exciting technology that is only going to keep getting better as time goes by. But you probably knew that already. What you may not know is what you can expect from this price point—the good, the bad, and the rest—, and that's why we're here to walk you through it.
This price point is ideally suited for people who want to take their relationship with wireless audio to the next level. You aren't quite ready for total commitment just yet, but you're getting there. Who knows, a couple of years and some good times down the road, and you might be ready to seal the deal.
3 Best Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Under $200
Bose have gone great things with the SoundLink range. Combining a keen eye for visual flair with all of the portability you would hope for from a pair of wireless headphones, the overall effect is one that is both lightweight and high-quality. With audio that outperforms much of the competition, this is a very safe bet.
Sennheiser's HD 4.40BTs are a strong entry at this price point. A fairly ubiquitous, unassuming design and spartan feature list are overshadowed by a fantastic listening experience that can be customized to your tastes via the app. 25 hours of battery life is a really solid offering, and takes a lot of the pressure off when it comes to charging.
Sony's MDR-XB950B1s are a promising addition to an already very solid product range. Sporting excellent battery life, a whole host of interesting and useful features, and a great design, the trade off in terms of audio quality is more or less acceptable depending on your needs. The app, too, is a great touch.
The Good
In order to establish what this price point tends to do well, it's a good idea to compare it with the one directly beneath it. In this case, that's the $100 price bracket for which the general theme is that you want to start deciding on the relative importance of audio performance, feature sets, and battery life for your particular priorities.
By contrast, then, the watchword for the $200 bracket is versatility. It's at this point that you will start to see models which cover all bases: solid battery life, a similarly decked-out feature set, and audio performance that is (usually) comparable in terms of its technical prowess. This means that you can start to focus on things like the specific 'sound signature' (a term which basically just refers to the quality of the sound a particular device produces) or even good old fashioned design.
The Bad
There's nothing especially bad for which you would need to be on the lookout at this price point. You may, however, notice a few minor frustrations and one particular trend that is worth keeping in mind when you study your buying guide: if a particular set of headphones does one thing unusually well, chances are there are significant trade-offs elsewhere of which you should be mindful.
For example, not many headphones offer active noise cancellation at this price point. Of those that do, it is often (though not always) the case that the audio performance, battery life, and design suffer as a result of this focus on providing one specialist feature at the expense of a 'jack of all trades' approach.
What to Look For
If you've done your research, and you have a good sense of what you're looking for and why particular attributes of wireless headphones are more important to you than others, then all you need to do is look for whichever pair best instantiates these requirements. It shouldn't be too difficult.
One thing to keep an eye on is size. At this price point, you may notice that a couple of the models are significantly more bulky than you may see at lower price brackets. This is usually because of a combination of the perception that a heftier device designed from materials which feel robust implies a better build quality and, of course, the simple fact that you'll probably be getting more internals crammed inside the case. Be sure to check out the particular form factor before you buy, and make sure that it folds or flattens enough that it won't get in the way of your daily use and transportation.
In many ways, this is something of a sweet spot in the wireless headphone market. You will notice a marked improvement from the ~$100 models, but won't have to shell out for the often fairly niche offerings of the very top-end. Instead, if you make the right choice after carefully considering your needs and priorities, you should find yourself with a high quality, long lasting pair of headphones that tick pretty much all the boxes you could hope for.


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Pacer & Plainsmen
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Tuesday 8/24 Ponca City Meet
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Enid/Northern Oklahoma College Cross Country Meet at the
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CQC want your views on London Ambulance Service
Hospital Discharge of Older and Frail Residents
We very much need to hear about older, frail residents' experience of going to A&E at Northwick Park Hospital, or STARRS (short-term assessment, rehabilitation and reablement service). When an older, frail resident attends A&E or the Urgent Care Centre at Northwick Park Hospital they are...
NHS at 70!
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Our Senior High Program is for all 9th-12th graders, and we've got young people from over 10 different schools in Birmingham. We'd love it if you'd join us!
Each month this semester in our Sunday School class, we will cover some of the core identity questions of the Episcopal faith - What is the church? Who is Jesus? What does it mean to be "People of the Book"? Join us as we explore these questions together! Sunday School is taught by Jill Smith, JD Smith, Ellen Segars, and our youth ministers rotate to teach.
EYC stands for "Episcopal Youth Community," and our EYC times on Sunday afternoons and evenings are usually focused on fun, fellowship, and food!
Our Wednesday night programming is called "Misfits," and is for all 7th-12th graders. We call it Misfits because our lessons and activities focus on finding Christ in places you wouldn't normally expect to. Check us out after Wednesday night parish dinners, 6:30-7:30 upstairs in Carpenter Hall.
Unless otherwise noted, a normal week for us looks like this:
Sunday School is from 10:15am-11:05am on Sunday mornings.
EYC is from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday evenings in Carpenter Hall, and dinner is provided.
Wednesday night, Misfits have dinner with the parish from 5:45pm-6:30pm in the parish hall and then it's upstairs in Carpenter Hall from 6:30-7:30pm.
The Youth Ministry of Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church accepts, serves and encourages youth of all different perspectives helping them to do Christ's work in the world by becoming their true selves.
Compassion - We care deeply for all youth in our program and respect their differences and opinions, hoping they will embrace this practice in their everyday lives; Trust - We create an environment where youth can speak freely and with confidence, encouraging one another throughout life; Authenticity - We minister in such a way that youth can be themselves with each other and our leaders; Honesty - We practice truthful and open discussions about life and faith; Acceptance - We seek to embrace all people and respect their differences; Love - We strive to live by Jesus' example.
Here at Saint Stephen's in Birmingham, we're also blessed to be a part of a thriving diocesan youth community. For more information on upcoming Diocesan Youth Events, please visit the following link. http://dioala.org/ministries/youth_upcoming_events.html


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While developers increasingly employ new "purpose-built" database management systems (DBMS), such as Cassandra, Couchbase, MongoDB, MySQL, and Redis that are often a better fit for a specific application, IT faces the challenges of managing all these systems. While the advent of private cloud technologies has helped dramatically improve enterprise IT's responsiveness, this new, higher level of efficiency has not been fully realized for database management. Each database has its own unique functionality, configuration and management requirements. As a result, enterprise IT can find themselves spending an inordinate amount of time managing a diverse mix of SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
Database as a Service (DBaaS) is an emerging DBMS paradigm that delivers on the efficiency of the cloud and provides a scalable framework for managing disparate databases. DBaaS allows IT, developers and DevOps to administer a wide range of database technologies using a single, common management infrastructure. The result is that routine tasks like provisioning, and managing regular administrative tasks like clustering, replication, backup and restore are handled in a simple, unified way.
The article will look at how this is accomplished using OpenStack's approach to DBaaS, Trove. OpenStack is emerging as the dominant private cloud operating system, and OpenStack Trove is rapidly becoming the solution for provisioning and managing all of the relational and non-relational database resources within an enterprise.
Getting Started with OpenStack
There are three easy ways to get started with OpenStack.
- Try one of the many OpenStack public clouds in production around the world listed here.
- Run an OpenStack cloud on your laptop (or even inside a virtual machine) using devstack. This is ideal for seeing what OpenStack looks like from an admin or user perspective.
- Installing OpenStack through a commercial software distribution. You can find those listed here.
All of these options, along with additional information and links, can be found on the "How To Get Started With OpenStack" page.
Database as a Service with OpenStack Trove
The OpenStack approach to DBaaS (Trove) is fundamentally different from other attempts at DBaaS in that it treats all DBMS technologies in the same manner. The platform supports a variety of relational and NoSQL databases, allowing developers to choose the best database for their application rather than being locked into a particular technology.
OpenStack Trove is an open source implementation of a DBaaS platform, backed by an active and diverse development community that continues to expand its capabilities. With Trove, user get access to a common management and provisioning API for a heterogeneous collection of DBMS data stores and software products, utilizing a mechanism of plug-ins. Administrators can quickly provision and operate databases through a Web-based UI (Horizon), a command line interface, or a REST API.
OpenStack highlights include:
- Self-service provisioning for users, providing on-demand database capacity
- Rapid provisioning so admins can offer a diverse mix of database technologies with various configurations that can be replicated on demand
- Common administrative tasks like clustering, replication, backup and restore are managed in a simple, unified way
- Integration as part of OpenStack and its other components like Nova (compute), Swift (object storage) and Cinder (block storage)
Provisioning a Database
When a database is provisioned in OpenStack Trove, it is launched from a pre-configured guest image. Guest images encapsulate database administration best practices, helping to ensure that the system is operated and managed properly without requiring the IT staff to be experts on every database technology.
Trove orchestrates the provisioning process by calling on underlying OpenStack services such as Nova (compute) and Cinder (storage).
Beyond basic provisioning, Trove automates the lifecycle management of the database instances it provisions. When a backup is requested, Trove initiates the process and stores the backup on the Swift object store. Similarly, Trove will provision and manage data backup, clustering and replication when requested.
When a user wishes to "resize" the database, either by changing the storage or compute resources assigned to it, Trove orchestrates the entire process including the migration of data.
Also, a step-by-step guide for installing and getting started with Trove is available here.
Database management systems remain vitally important to enterprise computing while the diversity of database types employed by enterprises is increasing. We believe that Database as a Service provides a scalable framework for cost-effectively managing these disparate databases.
The end result is that developers can use the DBMS that best fits a specific application, while the administration and management of routine tasks like provisioning, configuring and monitoring is handled via the database as a service. This is the logical progression we see as cloud computing becomes more prevalent.
Amrith Kumar is an active technical contributor to and a member of the core review team for the OpenStack Trove project, as well as the founder and CTO of Tesora Inc.
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Whilst visiting the city Dubai, I came back with the memory of this city having two faces. One face was the modern and the 'next big thing' and the other was a side which reflects the tradition, culture and historical attractions. Deira is a place I visited which really captured 'Old Dubai' with its culture, … Continue reading
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I Want to Work in … Public Relations
- What do PR professionals do?
- Getting Into PR
- Getting Experience
- Professional Bodies
- Employers
- Social media and PR
- Making applications
- Further study
- Further information
What do PR professionals do?
Public Relations (usually referred to as PR) involves communicating a message to one or more of the different target audiences an organisation wishes to influence in a positive way. It may also be known as Corporate Communication.
PR professionals use a variety of media and communication channels to build, maintain and manage the reputation of their clients. They may work for a single organisation, such as a business, charity or public sector body or in a PR agency, working with a variety of different clients. In-house PR staff are often referred to as PR officers while those in agencies are known as PR account executives, but job titles are not consistent.
- Job profile of a public relations officer from the Prospects website
- Job profile of a public relations officer from the TARGET Jobs website
- Job profile of a public relations account executive from the Prospects website
You may be involved in: answering enquiries from individuals, journalists and organisations; preparing press releases, articles etc.; managing social media channels; organising press briefings, conferences, exhibitions, receptions, tours; writing and editing in-house journals; creating and maintaining useful contacts; planning and initiating PR campaigns.
To get an idea of what PR involves, have a look at some real-life case studies:
Getting In
To succeed in PR, you need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, to be hard-working and able to deal with a number of different tasks at one time, creative, determined, persuasive and persistent. You need to be versatile and adaptable with a good eye for a story and the ability to craft content. You need to be interested in business and understand that agencies need to make profits!
Competition for entry-level posts is strong so you need to do lots of research into what PR involves, follow PR employers, publications and professional bodies on social media and gain work experience. This is often available through internships – for graduates or undergraduates. Many people enter PR after experience in journalism, advertising or marketing.
A Kent graduate's experience of getting into PR
I have finally got a job in PR, you said it could take anything between 6 and 8 months and it took 6 (although, if I'm being honest I have only really been trying since the New Year).
BA English and American Literature graduate
Getting Experience
- How to Find a PR Internship www.behindthespin.com/careers/want-to-work-in-pr-take-an-internship
Getting as much industry experience as possible will work in your favour when looking for a full time position. During your placements you will have been given the opportunity to draft press releases, gain an understanding of the day-to-day running of a press office and the organisational skills necessary to be successful in this industry. Any work experience will be a great learning curve and a fantastic opportunity for you to polish your skills in researching and writing.
Conscious Communications: Tips for graduates trying to get in to PR
Professional Bodies
"The one thing people in PR will respond to is if you have the guts to ring up and tell them about yourself"
- Chartered Institute of Public Relations www.cipr.co.uk The site includes careers advice, case studies and a downloadable "Careers in Public Relations"guide
- Public Relations Consultants' Association www.prca.org.uk
Employers include specialist PR consultancies, advertising agencies, industrial and commercial organisations, local and central government, charities and educational institutions. While very many graduates will be recruited to individual jobs in smaller PR agencies or in-house departments, a number of the large agencies do run graduate training schemes.
- PR Careers publishes an annual list of 150 agencies which recruit graduates and/or offer internships http://prcareers.co.uk/2016-150-pr-internships-graduate-schemes
- PR Week also lists the top 150 agencies, but without details of their graduate recruitment
- PRCA Directory of Members www.prca.org.uk/prcaMembers.asp
Some of the major agencies recruiting graduates include
Recruitment agencies and jobs boards
- CIPR Jobs http://jobs.cipr.co.uk
- Guardian Jobs https://jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/pr/graduate
- JFL Search and Selection www.jflrecruit.com specialise in PR: recommended by a Kent graduate who got a job in PR via them.
- Media Contacts www.media-contacts.co.uk PR, Marketing, Sales, Events, Editorial and Digital roles. The site includes interview advice
- Pathfinders Media Recruitment www.pathfindersrecruitment.com
- PR Futures www.prfutures.co.uk Most posts are for experienced staff but the jobseeker tips and blog provide useful background
- PR Week Jobs www.prweekjobs.co.uk/jobs/graduate-entry-level
Other resources
- The Taylor Bennett Foundation www.taylorbennettfoundation.org offers graduate PR traineeships throughout the year for black, Asian and ethnic minority graduates.
- Communications and PR in the NHS
Social media and PR
Today's PR professional is multi-skilled and knows how to produce content, not just press releases. They act as publishers on social media and keep up with advertising, copyright and media law. They are creatives and manage multi-channel campaigns. Their strategies need to be fit for purpose for today's business environment - it's digital first. They need to know how to use platforms, tools and analytics and have the ability to identify trends to inform strategy.
Emily Turner, content & marketing strategist, Deeson. Read the full article here.
Graduates need to be using, not just Facebook, but as many social media platforms as possible if they are seeking a career in Public Relations and digital marketing. Employers can easily spot candidates who claim to use social media, but have little interest beyond their own Facebook friends. To be successful in PR you need to have an in-depth grasp of social media and to be regularly engaging on it, writing blogs, sharing content and joining in group discussions.
Dragonfly Communications
Don't let your online presence ruin your career in PR!
"When reviewing potential candidates I always Google them and this can often be the deal breaker. Twitter profiles full of swearing and angst-ridden rants about boyfriends are fairly commonplace, as are drunken Facebook pictures. These are instant repellents. It is imperative to maintain a good online presence if you aspire to work in PR" (www.mediaargh.com)
Making applications
Whether you are applying for work experience, graduate internships or permanent jobs, you can't rely on jobs being advertised: it is also essential to make speculative applications. Don't be afraid to approach an employer directly even if they are not advertising any suitable vacancies.
You will be more likely to get a positive response to this approach if you:
"All applications should be well written and candidates must realise that spelling errors and grammatical mistakes will kill any chance of getting a job in PR"
- Make sure that your CV and covering letter are top-quality. See www.kent.ac.uk/careers/applicn.htm
- Do your research. Try to find out the name of the relevant contact from the company website or by phoning the switchboard. If the website says clearly that speculative applications will not be accepted, then don't send one!
- Tailor your covering letter - don't just send the same letter to different organisations. Say why you are applying to this particular organisation and tell them what you can offer.
- Follow up your CV with a phone call after a week or so if you haven't heard anything.
For further advice on speculative applications, see our booklet on the Creative Career Search
- Using social media in job hunting www.kent.ac.uk/ces/student/findajob.html?tab=using-social-media
- Getting a job in public relations www.pressat.co.uk/how-to-get-a-job-in-public-relations-and-various-other-pr-tips
Further study
While a postgraduate qualification in PR is not essential, it may improve your chances of securing a position, although it will not be a substitute for the personal qualities and experience that employers want.
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations and Public Relations Consultants' Association both offer a range of qualifications. These are generally part-time or short courses, delivered on a face-to-face basis, via online learning or as a mixture of the two (blended).
PR can also be studied as a Master's degree. Courses that include placements, internships or projects will help you to build up your practical skills and experience. A few are listed below: you can find a complete list on the CIPR website.
- Bournemouth University MA Corporate Communication https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/ma-corporate-communication
- London College of Communication MA Public Relations www.arts.ac.uk/lcc/courses/postgraduate/ma-public-relations
- Sheffield Hallam University MA Public Relations www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/find-a-course/ma-public-relations
- University of Westminster Public Relations MA
A degree alone is definitely not an option. Work experience is crucial and if I want to start a great career, I need to prove that I have practical experience too. What the MA gives me is a higher qualification and an opportunity to do a big, independent piece of research – my dissertation. I find it invaluable and although I know a PR degree is not enough on its own, I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering a career in communications.
MA PR student, University of Westminster
Further information
- Behind the Spin: PR for students and young practitioners www.behindthespin.com
- PR Week Careers pages www.prweek.com/uk/careers
- PR Moment www.prmoment.com
- TARGET Jobs How do I get a graduate job in PR?
- Dragonfly Communications: How to Get Ahead in PR http://dragonflypr.co.uk/blog/graduates-how-to-get-ahead-in-pr
- Gong Communications: advice to graduates wishing to pursue a career in PR
- The Guardian: PR Careers www.theguardian.com/careers/pr-careers
- Absolutely Fabulous? Not really – this is the reality http://standardissuemagazine.com/arts/pr-without-pr
See also our pages on:
- Advertising www.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin/advertising.htm
- Digital Marketingwww.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin/digital-marketing.htm
- Marketing www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesadv.htm
- Media Recruitment Agencies www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesmedia.htm#Recruitment
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