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A few days ago, I attended the Blueprint Trade Show and was impressed by the strong lineup of brands and emerging designers at the event. This was the first time I attended Blueprint, which is a mega showcase of more than 200 womenswear, menswear and accessory brands from around the world.
The good news is, you can buy items from these labels this weekend! And mind you, some of the brands are not retailing at Singapore at all.
Here are some snapshots to tantalise you with what's in store.
1. Feminine dresses decorated with intricate details – by Korean designer Yeojin Bae.
2. Trendy womenswear from Korean label "People of Tastes".
3. Quirky "Dali Eye" clutch from Thai label "RougeRouge". Apparently Nicola Formichetti (Designer of Mugler) has one!
4. Eye-catching statement accessories from local designer L'ile Aux Ashby.
5. "Lunchbag" clutch with magnetic closure by Marie Turnor, distributed by local multi-brand store "Nana & Bird".
6. Chic, summery broderie dresses by Timo Weiland.
7. Another casual chic dress with a nice shade of pink and stripes from Jonathan Simkhai – a New York based designer who resembles an Abercrombie model. I am sure this nugget of information is very helpful to all.
8. A range of casual and androgynous brogues and loafers from Pointer Footwear.
9. Rustic bronze accessories from Bangkok designer, "Saprang".
There were loads of goodies and I was so distracted from one designer to another. To enjoy the same overwhelmed feeling that I experienced, do pop by the shopping event this weekend.
Blueprint Emporium
Date: 19-20 May 2012
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre Ballroom 1-3
Time: 11am to 6pm
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新加坡一年一度的时装周正式展开。随着伸展台上的时装秀,本周末的Blueprint Emporium让公众能够购买来自世界各地独立设计师的成品。本人预览了这项购买会,发现好多好多令人蠢蠢欲动的服饰商品。若不想错过这个购物的机会,本周末可到位于新达成的Blueprint Emporium逛逛。
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Hello CMF,
You have heard me mention the work of my friend and theological mentor, Greg Boyd, on many occasions here at CMF. Who exactly is Greg Boyd, and why should we be listening with open ears and hearts to what he has to say?
Greg Boyd received his Ph. D. from Princeton Theological Seminary (1988), his M.Div. from Yale Divinity School (1982) and his B.A. from the University of Minnesota (1979). He was a professor of theology for 16 years at Bethel University (St. Paul, MN).
In 1992, Greg co-founded Woodland Hills Church, a large evangelical, now distinctively Anabaptist, fellowship in St. Paul, MN. The church currently has over 20,000 "pod-rishioners" who listen in from all over the world, some being led to plant Anabaptist churches where they live.
Greg is also president of ReKnew.org. He is a pastor, theologian, traveling speaker, and author of more than a dozen academic and popular books.
Some of his books include:
Letters From a Skeptic: A Son Wrestles with His Father's Questions about Christianity, The Jesus Legend: A Case for the Historical Reliability of the Synoptic Jesus Tradition, Is God to Blame?: Moving Beyond Pat Answers to the Problem of Evil, and the best-selling book The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church, which led to a New York Times front-page article and several television interviews.
He is currently in the final stages of a big book project called, The Crucifixion of the Warrior God: Reinterpreting Divine Violence in Light of the Cross---a book aimed at reconciling the violence of the Old Testament with the non-violent Jesus of the New Testament.
In 2010, Greg was listed as one of the twenty most influential Christian scholars alive today.
He is a pioneering Christian intellectual and church practitioner. He continues to challenge evangelicals with his theological ideas and Kingdom vision. His work is an inspiration to those evangelicals who believe a revolution is needed in the church.
And Greg is also inspiring Anabaptists young and old to rediscover their tradition.
Over the last several years, Greg has been a frequent conference and event speaker at Eastern Mennonite University & Seminary, Messiah College, and Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary.
I started conversing with Greg in 2012 when I was first beginning to think about pastoring a church. He has since then been available to me for theological counsel, as well as practical advice on being a pastor. I think it's important for all of us to have mentors, and I'm glad Greg is one of mine. I hope that you will also be inspired and served by what God is doing through his ministry.
Greg Boyd On the Future of Anabaptism
Last September I had the privilege of attending the Missio Alliance conference in Carlisle, PA. I got to listen to some gifted Anabaptists during my two days at the event. Greg was one of them.
The focus of the event was on the Anabaptist movement. The theme was called Church & Post-Christian Culture: Christian Witness in the Way of Jesus. It was an encouraging gathering of folks from all across the country, and about a dozen or so from Virginia Mennonite Conference.
When you have some time, please watch the video below of Greg's talk at Missio Alliance. Greg shares a bit of his story in the first 20 minutes, then he shares what he believes are major obstacles or challenges to the Anabaptist tradition moving forward today in a post-Christian culture.
Listen to Greg talk about the need for new wine-skins to hold the new wine that Christ is pouring out. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, and enjoy the message. You'll be glad you did.
Here are the challenges in a nutshell:
- Anabaptists must hold to a high view of Biblical authority and the inspiration of Scripture, while continuing to maintain a Christo-centric reading of the Bible; resist conformity to culture.
- People have been immunized to Kingdom language, powerful words have been co-opted by culture, losing counter-cultural meaning; we need to reclaim them for Christ.
- We need to seek new ways of reaching people who resonate with the Anabaptist/Kingdom perspective, moving outside of our comfortable church culture to reach the lost.
"No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse. Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved."
Matthew 9:16-17 NIV
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In an
unprecedented effort to sustain commercial and recreational fishing in the next
several decades, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration set the
world's first catch limits for every species of marine animal it manages from
Alaska Polluck to Caribbean conch making an important shift in public policy
that could easily impact recreational fishing and boating. There are approximately 528 species of marine
animals being managed by the federal government.
Unlike most
recent public policy debates divided along party lines in Congress, this decision
was originally forged by a Republican president and finished with the backing
of a Democratic president. Five years ago
when President George Bush signed the re-authorization of the Magnuson-Stevens
Act, which dates to the mid-1870s and governs all fishing in our country,
language was inserted in the bill requiring each fishery to have animal catch
limits in place by the end of the 2011 to end "overfishing."
To date
NOAA has set catch limits on 40 of the 46 fishery management plans and expects
the remaining six plans to have catch limits by the beginning of the 2013
fishing season beginning on May 1. Some
fish like Mahi-Mahi and Wahoo, a game fish in the southeast Atlantic, will have
catch limits for the first time.
recently, regional management councils representing a mix of local interests
and anglers wrote the rules of fish stocks and regularly used scientific advice
to establish fish management plans.
Critics of the NOAA decision, like MRAA, argue the new plan lacks the
scientific data to justify the restrictions and seeks to undo them. Efforts are underway led by Rep. Frank
Pallone (D-N.J.) and Rep. Water B. Jones (R-N.C.) to relax some of the new
catch limits.
Anglers are
increasingly concerned that fishing will be curtailed without sufficient justification
due to the pressure exerted by environmental groups and even a few fishing
To date
controls over recreational fishing are spotty.
NOAA has created an expanded dockside survey and will use new methods to
analyze the results. After an annual
catch limit is set for a recreational fishery, NOAA managers can adopt several
measures, such as limiting the season or the size of fish that can be taken.
and fishing groups face a long battle to relax these new catch limits," says Matt Gruhn, MRAA President. "MRAA is committed to the support of
recreational fishing and recognizes the importance of a strong fishing industry
for a strong boating industry. We will
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There is no PTI or PML-N, there is just Pakistan
Imran Khan's protest began against alleged rigging in general elections, transformed into a march and sit-in against the prime minister, and has blossomed into one of the firmest stances against status quo in the history of Pakistan.
It is not just the number of people, but the kind and class of people in his sit-in that speaks volumes about the strength of his stance. These are people who were never seen in political gatherings or protests. The upper-middle and upper-class; educated people, professionals, women and children, have taken over the space that was once occupied mostly by simpletons, who were nothing but just another head in the crowd.
His opponents (mostly covert proponents of status quo) are labelling his protest and demands as unconstitutional. In my own personal opinion, even if the protestors clash with law enforcement agency personnel and damage the sacred state buildings, they would still be violating less provisions of the Constitution than those violated by the so-called 'democratic constitutionalists'.
Our Constitution begins with the preamble, wherein are incorporated principles of democracy, equality, freedom, justice and rule of law.
Paragraph four of the preamble states:
"Wherein the principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice, as enunciated by Islam, shall be fully observed"
Paragraph eight states:
"Wherein shall be guaranteed fundamental rights, including equality of status, of opportunity and before law, social, economic and political justice, and freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship, and association, subject to law and public morality."
Article 25 (1) of the Constitution states:
"All citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law."
In practice, democracy exists merely as a popular slogan used to win support in pre-election campaigns. Once elected, our representatives are not accountable to us, not till the end of their tenure. In essence, however, democracy is the exercise of public will. Here, soon after the elections, public will does not have access to the corridors of power and parliament. In the current political turmoil, the ruling party has not once called a meeting of its elected parliamentarians to seek advice or assess the sentiments of those represented by these parliamentarians.
Freedom depends on your status and nuisance value in society.
Social and political justice is made a mockery of everyday; with the powerless having to face full force of law even in fabricated cases, while the powerful get away with murders and escape registration of a case despite court orders.
Where the Constitution provides rights and duties of citizens, it also puts the government under several obligations. Obedience to the Constitution is not just a citizen's duty, but also the government's primary obligation.
Article 5 (2) states:
"Obedience to the Constitution and law is the inviolable obligation of every citizen wherever he may be and of every other person for the time being within Pakistan."
Article 6 (1) states:
"Any person who abrogates or subverts or suspends or holds in abeyance, or attempts or conspires to abrogate, subvert, suspend or hold in abeyance, the Constitution by use of force or show of force or by any other unconstitutional means shall be guilty of high treason."
Should the government's failure to transfer power to the grass-root level, by establishing elected local governments, be taken as a Constitutional violation, subversion of the Constitution and high treason? If the government can hide behind the cover of lame excuses, why can't a protesting citizen justify his violation with a legitimate excuse?
The Constitution, in Article 140-A, declares the establishment of elected local governments mandatory. Whereas, there is no express provision barring peaceful protest, a political demand or marching to and from any part of the country.
Pakistan is witnessing democracy right now; rise of political conscience of the people against status quo. The prime minister, parliament and elections are merely the tip of the iceberg. Even if inadvertent; this protest seeks to crush the iceberg. It is time to rise up and beyond political and ethnic affiliations. It is the time to evaluate and understand. It is time to apply our minds and decide where we stand.
Because wherever you stand, your camp needs your support.
This is not a fight against one political party or leader anymore. This is a fight against the status quo. It is beyond dwarf individuals and notions; it is for the giant that is the people. You can take sides, but not for vested interests or without sound reasoning. Fight not for individuals, but for the future of this nation. There is no PTI or PML-N, there is just Pakistan.
The views expressed by the writer and the reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of The Express Tribune.


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The three-year Advertising and Advertising Communications Administration program at Algonquin College blends conventional business theory with creative messaging, and prepares college students for a wide range of roles in built-in marketing communications. If you at the moment are sold on advertising, advertising and PR then go forth and explore whether this sector has the correct career for you! PR – make the most of public relations – use press releases at no cost promoting and publicity. Promoting refers to printed and electronic media that is presented one way or another to market or audience, including packaging, point of sale, brochures and sales literature.
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Although a highschool diploma is usually enough for an entry-level advertising gross sales position, some employers desire applicants with a bachelor's degree. The UK Advertising Requirements Authority (or your nation equal) would stop you from making overly extravagant claims anyway, however you must still try to make your offer appear perfectly credible.


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Skills and knowledge trump gear and miscellaneous stuff when it comes to survival, and this brand new Back to Basics Bundle will provide you and your family with hours and hours of great information related to many different areas of being prepared.
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This Back to Basics Living Bundle is impressive. When I first took a look at the ebooks and contributing authors, it was a "Wow!" moment. There is so much great information in this bundle and best of all, it's not just for preppers. There's something for everyone with:
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Method and arrangement for avoiding and/or minimizing vehicle collisions in road traffic
In the method and arrangement for avoiding and/or minimizing collision situations in road traffic described in the specification, a first plurality of sensors provides a representation of the surroundings of the motor vehicle, a second plurality of sensors senses the vehicle operating characteristics and a seat occupancy detector detects seat occupancy in the vehicle. The data relating to the surroundings and the vehicle operating characteristics are supplied to an evaluation unit which is connected to a plurality of vehicle control actuators which are actuated, if necessary, based on seat occupancy in the vehicle to avoid a collision or to produce in the minimum damage in a collision.
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This invention relates to methods and arrangements for avoiding and/or minimizing vehicle collisions in road traffic.
The last few years have seen a rapid rise in the density of traffic on the roads, and in the flood of information available to a driver. Driving motor vehicles is thus becoming a complex procedure in which the vehicle driver can find himself in critical situations with which he is unable to cope.
For this reason, it is important to relieve the driver of a vehicle in particular in critical situations. So-called driver assistance systems are available to alert the driver of a vehicle to specific dangers. Thus, in order to define a degree of danger to which a vehicle is subjected because of dense traffic and low visibility, U.S. Pat. No. 5,410,304 describes an arrangement for sensing the spacing of a vehicle from the vehicle travelling ahead using distance-sensing devices, determining the relative speed between the two vehicles and/or between the vehicle and an obstacle using an infrared visibility measuring system, and detecting the current visibility and the instantaneous speed of the vehicle and its steering angle. In a first method step, a measure of a safe distance from a vehicle travelling in front and/or from an obstacle is established as a function of these variables, and an indication of an instantaneous vehicle speed, which can be increased or reduced if appropriate, is displayed. In a second method step, a vehicle speed which is still safe is calculated as a function of the measured visibility, and this speed value is compared with the safe distance speed value, the lower and/or the more negative of the two values being displayed in order to warn the driver of the vehicle. Such a driver assistance system, however, can only make an indirect contribution to the avoidance of accidents since it depends on the acceptance of the displayed information by the driver of the vehicle.
Furthermore, in the last few years, passive safety systems such as airbags and side impact protection systems have been incorporated into motor vehicles. These systems have in common the fact that they cannot be activated until an impact has taken place. Thus, such safety systems cannot prevent a collision from occurring but can only reduce its consequences for the occupants of the motor vehicle.
Furthermore, in the last few years, passive safety systems such as airbags and side impact protection systems have been incorporated into motor vehicles. These systems have in common the fact that they cannot be activated until an impact has taken place. Thus, such safety systems cannot prevent a collision from occurring but can only reduce its consequences for the occupants of the motor vehicle.
Furthermore, various seat-occupation detection devices are known by which it is possible to detect whether a vehicle seat is occupied. This information is required, for example, to determine whether or not a front seat passenger's airbag should be triggered in a collision. In addition, a seat-occupation detection device can also be used to sense the type of physiognomy of a person sitting on the vehicle seat by activating, for example, video cameras, weight sensors or the like. On the basis of the physiognomy which is sensed, the gas pressure of the airbag can then be appropriately controlled so that injuries resulting from the triggering of the airbag can be avoided.
It becomes possible to avoid an accident by using active safety systems such as an anti-lock braking system (ABS). However, the prerequisite for the response of an ABS is that the driver has detected the risk of an accident and initiates an appropriately high rate of deceleration. Thus, the successful use of active safety systems likewise depends directly on the driver of the vehicle. For this reason, methods and devices have been developed for preventing a collision with a vehicle travelling in front. These devices are capable, because of a certain degree of independence, of avoiding rear-end collisions.
As an example, the European Patent EP 545 437 describes a method for avoiding collisions of motor vehicles. In that method, the output signal of a distance-measuring device is supplied to an evaluation unit. The detection range of the distance-measuring device is divided into a series of safety zones which are at different distances from the vehicle and to which individual reaction measures are assigned. Such a reaction measure is primarily an indication of an imminent collision to the driver of a vehicle. If the driver of the vehicle does not react to this indication, appropriate action to reduce the risk of collision is automatically initiated. Vehicle-specific parameters such as speed and further factors which affect the acceleration characteristics such as the load of the motor vehicle and the condition of the roadway, as well as the visibility, are taken into account in the definition of the safety zones. However, such a system only reacts to a motor vehicle travelling ahead or to an obstacle located in front of the vehicle by a warning or by a braking intervention in order to prevent a collision with the motor vehicle or obstacle ahead.
German Offenlegungsschrift No. 196 47 283 discloses an arrangement for avoiding and/or minimizing collisions in road traffic which has sensors for sensing individual parts of the surroundings of a motor vehicle supplied with the arrangement. These individual items of information relating to the surroundings can, in the simplest case, be output signals of sensors for detecting, for one or more obstacles, at least the distance and the relative speed between the motor vehicle and the obstacle which has been detected, and its size, in order to classify the obstacles.
In addition, the sensors for sensing individual parts of the surroundings of the vehicle may advantageously also include devices for determining the course of the road, for example, the radii of bends in he road, the prevailing visibility and the condition of the road surface or, for example, detectors for detecting road signs and/or notice signs and/or traffic lights.
From this collection of information relating to individual parts, a representation or model of the surroundings of the vehicle is produced and supplied to an evaluation unit for evaluating the representation and/or the parts of the representation. In addition, the operating characteristics of the motor vehicle are sensed by further sensors, for example sensors which sense the travel direction and the longitudinal and transverse movements or speeds of the vehicle. The output signals from these sensors are transmitted to an evaluation unit for evaluating the instantaneous vehicle driving characteristics.
Both the output signals from the evaluation unit for evaluating the representation and/or parts of this representation and the output signals from the evaluation unit for evaluating the operating characteristics of the motor vehicle are supplied to a processing device which determines from these output signals a physical parameter limit for the avoidance of a collision situation. If this physical parameter limit is reached or exceeded, downstream control devices generate control signals for influencing the driving functions of the motor vehicle, at least a braking/acceleration device and/or a steering device for the motor vehicle, depending on the output signals from the evaluation unit for evaluation of the representation of the surroundings and of the evaluation unit for evaluating the operating characteristics of the motor vehicle, i.e. the devices which influence the driving functions of the motor vehicle are acted on directly.
After the driving functions of the vehicle have been taken over by the vehicle control device, its function is to defuse the imminent collision situation, i.e. to avoid an accident. In individual cases, this will not always be possible. Consequently, the unit for generating control signals for the active driving functions will also transmit control signals for activating the passive safety systems, for example airbags, a hazard flashing light system or an emergency call device.
In cases in which a danger has been detected in good time, but, under certain circumstances, a collision situation is unavoidable, the arrangement carries out a measure for limiting damage by, for example, preferring a collision with a rubbish bin on the sidewalk to a collision with a person on the road.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method and arrangement for avoiding or minimizing vehicle collisions which overcomes disadvantages of the prior art.
Another object of the invention is to provide a method and arrangement for avoiding and/or minimizing collisions by which damage in the event of unavoidable collisions is further minimized.
These and other objects of the invention are attained by providing a method and arrangement in which sensors detect the surrounding environment of the motor vehicle as well as its operating characteristics and an evaluating unit detects a potential collision and determines appropriate action, and in which seat occupancy sensors provide seat occupancy signals to the evaluation unit. By providing a seat-occupancy detection device for supplying control signals in the event of an unavoidable collision, it is possible to determine to a greater degree a collision course by which injury, especially to persons, is minimized. The invention utilizes the existing protection zones of a vehicle collision detecting system in an optimum way in each case. Thus, for example, a collision of another vehicle or an object against an unoccupied front seat passenger's door or against the lateral region of an unoccupied front seat passenger's side may be much less dangerous for the driver of the vehicle than a head-on collision. However, the situation takes on different aspects if the front passenger seat is occupied, since then the previously described collision could be lethal for the front seat passenger. In this case, a direct collision could be more favourable in terms of the consequences for injuries to the both driver and front seat passenger, The knowledge that the seat is occupied thus provides a further degree of freedom in order to minimize injury or damage in the event of a collision.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
Further objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from a reading of the following description in conjunction with the accompanying single drawing figure which is a schematic block diagram illustrating a representative embodiment of an arrangement for avoiding and/or minimizing collision situations in road traffic in accordance with the invention.DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
In the typical embodiment of the invention shown in the drawing, an arrangement 1 for avoiding and/or minimizing collision situations in road traffic includes an apparatus 2 for providing a representation of the surroundings of a motor vehicle, a seat-occupancy detection device 3, sensors 4 and 5 for sensing vehicle operating conditions and an evaluation unit 6. The apparatus 2 for providing a representation of the vehicle surroundings includes a number of laser sensors 7, radar sensors 8 and thermal imaging and other cameras 9 or a combination thereof, which are designed so that they sense the surroundings of the vehicle completely. The combination of the various sensors 7-9 not only provides a certain degree of redundancy, but also provides optimum adaptation to the respective prevailing conditions of the surroundings. Thus, for example, the reliability of the laser sensors 7 decreases considerably in rain or snow, but that of the radar sensors 8 does not. On the other hand, when it is dark the sensing capabilities of video cameras are greatly restricted, but not those of laser sensors 7, radar sensors 8 or a thermal imaging camera 9. The sensed data of the apparatus 2 are continuously passed on to the evaluation unit 6 and combined there to form a complete picture of the surroundings, the evaluation of the data by the sensors 7-9 being carried out as a function of the weather conditions and the time of day which are also supplied to the evaluation unit 6.
In addition, the evaluation unit 6 can also access information stored in a digital map of a navigation system. The picture of the surroundings which is generated includes the layout of the roads, emergency maneuvering room, the number, distance and respective relative speed of objects and/or obstacles and a classification of the objects. The object classification determines predominantly whether the objects are unprotected persons, such as pedestrians or cyclists, protected persons such as drivers of other motor vehicles, or inanimate objects. The sensors 4 and 5 for sensing vehicle operating characteristics sense the speed of the vehicle, the coefficient of friction of the tires with the underlying road surface, the current steering angle and similar data which are also supplied to the evaluation unit 6.
The evaluation unit 6 tests whether described safety spacing conditions with respect to other motor vehicles are being complied with, and whether the motor vehicle is on a collision course with a sensed object. If it is determined during this testing that all the safety distances are being complied with, and also that there is no other risk of collision, the evaluation unit 6 does not generate any control signal for a series of vehicle control actuators 10-12. The vehicle control actuations 10-12 are, for example, the braking, acceleration and steering devices for the motor vehicle, which are preferably designed as x-by-wire systems. X-by-wire systems are mechanically decoupled devices in which a mechanical adjustment movement is converted into an electrical adjustment signal which is fed to a control unit and the control unit then actuates the actual vehicle control component in a purely electrical way. An electrical connection between the evaluation unit 6 and the control units of the x-by-wire systems thus enables automatic intervention into the vehicle control system to be implemented very easily.
If, on the other hand, the result of the testing by the evaluation unit 6 is that, for example, a safety spacing is too short, the evaluation unit calculates a collision avoidance strategy in order to defuse the traffic situation. In the simplest case, this is an adjustment signal by which the speed of the motor vehicle is adapted to that of the sensed object, with the result that the necessary safety spacing is established and maintained. If such a strategy is no longer possible because, for example, the spacing is already too short, the evaluation unit determines whether an avoidance strategy without a collision is possible by, for example, steering the vehicle into a traffic-free area. If the result of the testing by the evaluation unit 6 is that an avoidance strategy with which a collision can still be prevented is no longer possible, a targeted collision condition is carried out.
For this purpose, the evaluation unit 6 calculates various collision strategies. Then the various collision strategies are evaluated taking into account the seat occupancy sensed by the seat-occupancy detection device 3 as a function of the respective severity of damage or injury. For this purpose, a collision strategy in which there are no injuries to persons is preferably selected, i.e. a collision with an inanimate object is carried out if this does not involve the driver and further vehicle occupants being subjected to excessive danger. For this purpose, the motor vehicle is actuated in such a way that most of the impact energy is absorbed by unoccupied areas of the vehicle, i.e. the vehicle is turned with the unoccupied areas towards the object with which it is colliding. If the vehicle is completely occupied, the area of the vehicle which can absorb the greatest degree of impact energy as a crush zone is selected. A similar evaluation is applied as appropriate if a collision is carried out with another occupied vehicle. For this purpose, it is possible, for example, in order to estimate damage or injury, to sense the seat occupancy of the other vehicle involved in a collision by way of the camera 9 and to take this into account as well in the collision strategy. An additional evaluation factor may be, for example, the classification of the occupancy which is sensed by the seat-occupancy detection device 3, which determines for example, whether the seat is occupied by a baby, a small child or an adult. For this purpose, the seat-occupancy detection device 3 may be a camera or a weight sensor providing signals from which conclusions regarding the seat occupant can be drawn. In order to reduce error arising from the seat position, the weight sensor can be combined with an angle-of-inclination of the backrest sensor and/or a foot-position sensor. Since babies and small children exhibit a much more sensitive reaction to an impact, a strategy in which the injuries to them are minimized is then preferably selected.
Although the invention has been described herein with reference to the specific embodiments, many modifications and variations therein will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, all such variations and modifications are included within the intended scope of the invention.
1. An arrangement for avoiding and/or minimizing motor vehicle collision situations in road traffic, comprising a plurality of sensors for sensing a representation of surroundings of a motor vehicle, another plurality of sensors for sensing vehicle operating characteristics, an evaluation unit to which data relating to the surroundings of the motor vehicle and the vehicle operating characteristics data are supplied for determining a collision strategy if collision avoidance is not possible, a plurality of actuators for controlling operating characteristics and determining the movement of the vehicle, and a seat occupancy detector for detecting seat occupancy and supplying corresponding signals to the evaluation unit, whereby the evaluation unit generates seat-occupancy-dependent control signals for the actuators for controlling operating characteristics of the vehicle in accordance with a collision strategy which is dependent upon seat occupancy information supplied by the seat occupancy detector.
2. An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein the seat occupancy detector comprises a plurality of weight sensors assigned to corresponding vehicle seats.
3. An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein the seat occupancy detector comprises at least one camera.
4. An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of sensors for sensing a representation of the surroundings comprises at least one of the group consisting of a camera, a laser sensor and a radar sensor.
5. An arrangement according to claim 4 wherein one of the plurality of sensors is a video camera or a thermal imaging camera.
6. A method for avoiding and/or minimizing collision situations in road traffic by utilizing a plurality of sensors for sensing a representation of surroundings of a motor vehicle, another plurality of sensors for sensing vehicle operation characteristics, an evaluation unit for determining a collision strategy if collision avoidance is not possible, a seat occupancy detector and vehicle control actuators for controlling operating characteristics and determining the movement of the vehicle comprising the following method steps:
- a) passing data sensed by the sensors for sensing a continuous representation of the surroundings and by the sensors for sensing vehicle operation characteristics continuously to the evaluation unit,
- b) passing the data from the seat occupancy detector to the evaluation unit,
- c) evaluating a current traffic situation for compliance with selected safety criteria,
- d) generating in the evaluation unit control signals for the vehicle control actuations to carry out a collision avoidance strategy if a safety criterion is infringed so as to cause the vehicle to comply with the infringed safety criteria,
- e) calculating various sets of control signals for carrying out a targeted collision strategy is an avoidance strategy according to method step d) is not possible,
- f) evaluating various collision strategies taking into account the seat occupancy according to a criterion for damage minimization, and
- g) selecting and passing a set of control signals to the vehicle control actuators to control operating characteristics of the vehicle in accordance with a collision strategy which is dependent upon seat occupancy information to produce a minimum consequence in terms of damage or injury in a collision.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 18, 1998
Date of Patent: Mar 14, 2000
Assignee: Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg)
Inventors: Andre Zander (Halberstadt), Uwe Wiesner (Braunschweig)
Primary Examiner: Daniel J. Wu
Assistant Examiner: Van T. Trieu
Law Firm: Baker Botts L.L.P.
Application Number: 9/156,931
International Classification: B60Q 100;


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Day 14 - Victory on Albany Hill
Yesterday, in the eucalyptus trees on top of Albany Hill, I saw monarchs. This was in spite of my timing being early for their arrival in this particular part of the Bay. It was a definite high point in my journey to bring The Guidebook to life, and one of many small miracles I've encountered on our trip.
Until last night I'd only seen one monarch in the wild, this summer on top of Portland's Mt. Tabor. I'd just finished the day's work on my rough draft from my mobile hammock+notebook studio. At the moment I closed my notebook I looked up and saw it fluttering ten feet directly over my head like a little spirit come to say, "Yes, grown man. You may perform your work in the woods, in a hammock. Good idea." I watched the monarch for two or three minutes before it shot west down the mountain. I chased its shadow through the leaf canopy for a few paces before it glided into a clearing, across a road, and out of sight.
Historically, I really try not to force meaning from these moments. I want to tell the truth as best I can, even through the complete fabrications that are my books. Then along comes this year with its tragedy upon tragedy and I find it just a little easier to embrace the big pile of schmaltz that's inside me. If I have to find gratitude in impossibly awful scenarios (and I do have to), acknowledging the miraculous in very small moments becomes natural.
Last night, when I finally found migratory monarchs on Albany Hill, there was no clear message like that time on Mt. Tabor. Still, I have to claim a growing bond to these creatures and all the mysteries they embody. Butterflies are a symbol across world cultures for those who've died before their time: Soldiers in war, lovers, and lost children. Mexico's Day of the Dead is rich with monarch iconography. Even Shigeru Mizuki, Japanese master of manga, recounted a spiritual experience with butterflies in his autobio and history of Japan, Showa. A vet of WWII, Mizuki tells in one chapter of his return with war buddies to a South Pacific island and an old battlefield covered with decades-old bones from dozens of Japanese soldiers. After a restless sleep in the jungle, Mizuki and his friends share with each other that they all had the same nightmare: the bones rose to ask them why? Why did they return? How did they deserve to live? Shaken, the men decide to gather all the remains they can find, anoint them with sake, and hold a makeshift funeral. After praying over the bones for a time, they're shocked to see butterflies pour out of the jungle from all directions, then descend to cover the bone pile in a blanket of living color. Were they just attracted to the sake? Were they the movement of spirits? Shigeru asserts the latter. I think I would too.
Photos from Albany Hill, ordered to give you an impression of my hunt:
I don't think it was the random giant metal cross that prompted it, but as soon as I reached the top of the hill, I prayed for a monarch. I'd spent a few minutes circling and climbing the park with no sign of any flying insects whatsoever, maybe thanks to the thriving robin population. But... robins don't eat monarchs.
This little one appeared moments later, maybe sixty feet above me. I thought this might be the best photo I'd get. I lost the butterfly in the trees, then spent about ten minutes circling the hilltop looking for more. I gave up, grateful for the brief sighting, and headed back down towards my car...
When I saw another! Just down the hill the same way I'd come up. Again, far off, even with the telephoto lens.
Closer, but not better.
I took a few dozen wasted pictures as I tried to follow one, then two butterflies through the tree limbs. Finally:
Some color! Blurry, but now most definitely a monarch. Then I saw this:
A whole cluster of them!
Two clusters! Just 15 - 20 feet above me.
Then another flash of orange...
Then a slow fanning of wings. A gift.
With night about to fall, I celebrated this victory with a Japanese dinner accompanied by a giant Sapporo beer. Just me, Shigeru Mizuki, and the memory of two dozen little miracles.


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Stillwater Canada Inc. – Exploration Geologist
I spent over 5 years working with Stillwater Canada Inc as an Exploration Geologist. I started working for them when I began my Masters Thesis at the University of Waterloo. After completing my research project I was offered a job to continue working with Stillwater full time. I was very excited for this opportunity as it allowed me to continue advancing my research and work in a location I was very fond of.
My role with Stillwater was varied. In the summer time I worked on field mapping, sample collection, drill programs, trench mapping, map production, database updating and more. Since all geological information has a spatial component I was able to work extensively with MapInfo to produce tables containing all of our work. I also created databases to model our deposit using 2D cross sections and in 3D. After the field season ended we would dig into our newly updated data sets and evaluate all of our discoveries in detail. This involved writing summary reports, updating databases, presenting our findings to the board of directors and coordinating with the engineering department as they developed mine plans.


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Spies Like Us (1985)
Adventure, Comedy1985 Year 102 Mins 6.4 Imdb
Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Steve Forrest
Two bumbling government employees think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are actually decoys for Nuclear War.
Spies Like Us Movie Information
- Production Co: Warner Bros.
- Released: 6 December 1985
- Imdb Rating: 6.4
- Runtime: 102 Mins.
- Writer: Dan Aykroyd, Dave Thomas
- Director: John Landis
- Cast: Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Steve Forrest


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I'm not actually in mourning over the loss of our summer to (ahem) rain, clouds, and the occasional thunder clap and lightening bolt. But feel free to interpret my all-black garb, today, as just that if it pleases you.
Perhaps, somewhere in the recesses of my subconscious, that had some inspiration.
I'm a touch reticent to admit that everything I'm wearing hails from the same place: Super Store's Joe. I don't mean to be a walking advertisement but I'm a sucker for a low price, and the Joe line kinda emulates the likes of Gap or Mexx, but for sometimes close to half the price. But I often feel self-conscious coming in to shop wearing all their clothes.
The cup, though, is Starbucks. I love it's ergonomic-yet-fanciful handle, and sassy lime colour. We also have a set of burnt orange ones.
Awe, look who jumped into the frame with me. Her outfit all came from one place, too – Value Village!
I fell in love with these (Joe) shoes as soon as I laid eyes on them on a clearance rack, two years ago. We're almost inseparable, these ballet-style flats and I. We're going to get a touch wet when we go out in the rain this arvo, but it's June, gan-nabbit, and I'm going to wear summer shoes, I am, I am, I am!
What's the weather like where you are? It seems all my Facebook friends, from all over North America, are faced with a cool, rainy summer, as well. I sure hope it clears up, soon!
Do you blog? Join the What I Wore Wednesday linky party over on The Pleated Poppy (and let me know, too – I'd love to check out your outfit, as well!).


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Canberra's My Kitchen Rules contestants still out to prove they can cook
Canberra couple Andrew Hinge and Emelia Vimalasiri have already moved on from their elimination from My Kitchen Rules on Tuesday night, launching a food blog and planning a public event to prove they can cook.
But they do admit to feeling "incredibly devastated" by being the first team eliminated from the competition this season, relegated to last place by just two points by Western Australian team, "well-travelled friends" Chloe James and Kelly Ramsay.
It comes as judge Manu Fieldel responded on Facebook on Wednesday to allegations the scoring on MKR is rigged, with Chloe and Kelly seemingly getting off lightly for using store-bought puff pastry and bread whereas last season, Tasmanian friends Ali and Samuel were accused of cheating by judge Pete Evans for using a bought jar of curry paste.
"This is what I love about MKR! There's always robust debate about scoring," Fieldel said, on his Facebook page.
"But from someone who was there tasting the food, I can assure you Chloe and Kelly's dinner was better than Andrew and Emelia's. My judgment is mine, and mine alone. I always focus on scoring the food, not the personality. I am proud of what I do and the show we produce."
The other contestants on Tuesday night gave Chloe and Kelly a combined score of 18 out of 50 for their instant restaurant, a worse result than for Andrew and Emelia. But Evans and Fieldel gave the girls' dishes scores as high as nine out of 10, putting them just ahead.
The WA team's end score of 49 was enough to push Andrew and Emelia, who had scored 47, out of the competition.
Emelia said she believed the other contestants were on her and Andrew's side.
"We became good friends with everyone and I think when push came to shove, the other teams really did want to save us," she said.
"It was surprising to us as well that [Chloe and Kelly] performed so poorly that evening because we were expecting it to be amazing - not using store-bought puff pastry and bread, like, I was horrified. But it also made us think perhaps we had a chance, right to the end. But I think you're right, it was the judges who pulled them through."
Filming of the episodes happened last year and Emelia said it had been difficult keeping mum on the result.
"To be honest, I feel really quite relieved because I feel like I've been pretending the whole time and it's really bizarre," she said.
Andrew, a graphic designer, said on the show that he was feeling "pretty gutted" by the result.
"We really just wanted that one more chance to prove to people we could cook, but I guess that's the competition," he said.
Emelia, the business development manager for the Canberra Convention Bureau, said they tried not to be affected by comments made on social media.
"We've tried to keep a level head about it all," she said. "We were kind of just characters on a TV show. But I was incredibly devastated to be the first team eliminated and I don't think anything anyone said to us could make us feel worse."
They hope their appearance on the show will open the door for other ACT contestants in the future and show Canberra in a different light.
"I think we did our job in being different and quirky," she said. "It would have been nice to stay in the competition a bit longer but I think in the current format, I'm not sure we want to get involved in all the politics anyway."
Emelia said travelling Australia and spending time with Andrew was the best part of being in the show.
"It was a really good experience for both of us," she said.
The worst part was "all the cattiness and bitchiness".
But they haven't lost their trademark optimism.
The couple's food blog, Andrew and Emelia's Food Adventures went live on Tuesday night. They are also planning a food event for March 1 in Canberra where they will cook for the public.
"It's going to be called Andrew and Emelia Can Cook," she said, with a laugh.
"Everyone who's been following the show and wants to come and meet us will be able to come along and taste our food. It'll be a free event with music and ideally in a park. We've always been pro-Canberra and we're going to continue to promote its food and culture."
Megan Doherty is a reporter for The Canberra Times


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Intro to Sewing & Alterations Series for Adults is focused on teaching students how to operate a sewing machine and basic alterations.
This is a 3-part class. Each class is 2 hours long.
Class Dates/Time per Series:
- February 11, 18, 25
- Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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by Ryan Benson
|Thank you, dear Duckster, for blazing the trail of sporting beat-up white shoes with formalwear. We credit our white-converse-sundress combos to you.
|The gem bolo tie. The blue velvet tux. The rad rings. The scrumptiously fluffy hair. Duckie, darling, you've done it again.
|Volcanic, to say the least.
Where can I find a pair of those quirky-cool glasses???
Click on the photos below to shop my Duckie-inspired picks.
|Shades from ShopBop
|Floral Blazer-shorts combo from ASOS
|Scuff up these cool Jeffrey Campbell loafers for a Duckie-esque feel.
|Pair this classic shirt with the floral blazer/shorts for a deliciously Duckman pattern combination.


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In April 2009, a recent UCLA grad appeared on CNN in a suit and tie to urge passage of the Dream Act. He spoke about escaping Argentina with his family just before a major economic collapse, growing up essentially American and graduating from the University of California-Los Angeles. CNN anchor Heidi Collins did not disclose his last name, but Matias Ramos was already a well known proponent of the Dream Act and this was the most public coming out yet for a young, undocumented American.
"When my parents decided to come to this country, they told me ... that we wanted to be in a place where we could work hard and be rewarded, and that is what the United States has historically been," Ramos said on national television. "We really want the Dream Act to let us be a part of society, like we feel like we have been all our lives."
Since that interview a year and a half ago, hundreds of undocumented students—perhaps a thousand—have gone public with their immigration statuses, whether telling a teacher or trusted friend, declaring it from a podium at a rally or speaking to elected officials and reporters about the difficulties they face after high school.
"First you feel all alone, then you feel like other people have your back," Ramos told BW recently, as Congress headed back into the lame duck session, expected to bring the Dream Act to a vote again. Ramos said that the human side of the immigration debate was too easily ignored until undocumented youth started speaking out. "The voice of the student in asking for the Dream Act has really changed that," he said.
At least seven versions of the Dream Act, formally the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, have been introduced to both the House and the Senate since 2001. A new version, S. 3992, introduced yesterday, made some significant changes. The Dream Act would grant provisional visas to young people who were brought to the United States as children (under 16), have lived here for five years, have or will graduate from American high schools, and who already have or plan to attend college or join the military. These students and soldiers would also have to demonstrate that they have "good moral character." Under the new version of the bill introduced Tuesday to garner more Republican support, the provisional visa would last 10 years, rather than six, as originally proposed. If they complete two years of study or military service during that decade, the Dreamers, as they now call themselves, would be able to apply for permanent resident status and eventually citizenship.
A seven-year-old study from Pew Hispanic Center demographer Jeffrey Passell estimated that 65,000 undocumented teens graduate from U.S. high schools every year. A more recent estimate from the Migration Policy Institute shows that about 2.1 million people would qualify for the conditional Dream Act visa, but that only about 825,000 would be likely to meet the requirements in the end.
Most of these Dreamers are found in states like California and Texas, with large immigrant populations. But there are Dream students in every nook and cranny of the country, even nestled in the one-horse town, potato and dairy country of Idaho's Magic Valley.
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The Wifey's Corner team went to Melbourne and it had been a really nice trip! All these years we live in Sydney and never been to Melbourne even once. Finally we decided we'd go there for our third year anniversary. It definitely was the right decision, albeit was a short trip, yet a very memorable one! This post is a review of our City Tempo, where we stayed during our short trip – and again is of our own opinion.
We left Sydney at 7.45 am and landed at Turramarine airport approximately 9.20 am. From there, we lined up for the pre-booked Skybus to take us to Southerncross station for another transfer to our hotel. We thought Skybus is convenient and easy airport transfer, however the transfer at Southerncross station puts us off a little. Luckily we booked only one way, and we used Starbus for our hotel-airport transfer, which was even more convenient.
I should also mention that one day prior to our arrival, I received an email from City Tempo confirming my booking and what time I would arrive. Communication via email was easy, they responded promptly and no problems whatsoever.
When we arrived at City Tempo, it was packed with guests checking ins or outs. Check in process was smooth, filled in some forms and that's it. Unfortunately, the room was not ready but the receptionist offered to store our luggage until it is. They asked our contact number to text us once the room is cleaned, which didn't happen.
Meanwhile waiting for 2 pm, we walked around and caught the free city tram for some sightseeing and lunch. We returned around 1.30 pm and again the room was still not cleaned but they will let us know as soon as it is ready. Because the guaranteed check in time is 2 pm, we thought we would just sit and wait in the lobby. At 2.20 pm after groups of people finished their check ins, hubby went to ask again and this time they said it is ಠ╭╮ಠ No one texted or told us, all the while we were sitting there waiting!
Located on Queens St, City Tempo is just one block away from the famous Queen Victoria Market on the north and walk toward the south you'll find tram stop on La Trobe St. And not to mention, a very walkable distance to the famous Hardware St!
Anyhow, I wouldn't complain since we were given a nice studio unit on level 23! Woohoooo excellent view from up there, especially at night-time 🙂 The unit is bright, compact, good size for two people, and has a functional kitchenette. Bathroom wall is of frosted glass, so it probably be a bit awkward if you are staying with a friend (¬‿¬)
Housekeeping came in the afternoon. On the day we did Yarra Valley winery tour, we came back to a nice clean room; the next day, he came when were getting ready to for pre-dinner stroll. By the way, they also have coined laundry facility on level 1. This is accessible with your room key card and there are laundry detergent sachets in your room.
Overall, we love the unit we were in (no. 2302); the only minor problem was just the mattress. Hubby complains that the queen size mattress is too small, but that was just because we get used to king sized mattress. Apart from that, we only experienced WiFi issue once during our 3 nights stay. When we asked the receptionist the next morning, he said it had affected the whole building the night before (our first night) but is fixed now. We found no other issues for the rest of our stay. In our opinion, this is a great place for short stay in CBD and if you find a deal on Expedia (like we did), it is truly value for your bucks.
City Tempo
353 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 8256 7555


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The University focuses on excellence in teaching, the joining of theory and practice, small class sizes, and educating students to be lifelong independent learners prepared to participate in an increasingly international society. Webster University, a worldwide institution, ensures high quality learning experiences that global citizenship and individual excellence: 1 University in 4 Continents, 9 Countries, and 60 Cities!
A degree from Webster Vienna is accredited in both the USA and Austria, and recognized everywhere in the world.
Landmark Dates: The Vienna Campus, Webster Vienna Private University, opened in 1981 and is accredited both in the USA and in Austria, in 1985 it offers the first accredited MBA program in Austria, in 2014 Webster Vienna moves to "Palais Wenkheim" close to the city center, and opens Webster's first dormitory in Vienna, "Residence Am Augarten". In 2016 celebrated 35 years in Vienna!
Location & Facilities
Vienna, a vibrant city, is located in the heart of Europe with easy access to many major European cities and historical sites. Vienna is the most prosperous city in the world.
Since 2012, Vienna has also been ranked as "World's best city for young people, The City of Dreams", "#1 Smart City on the Planet", and selected "the World's best place to live" in Mercer's annual Quality of Living Survey, 8 years in a row! (2009-2016). Many consider it one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, with its idyllic setting on the Danube, vast green spaces that make up over half of the city, and combination of stunning imperial as well as modern architecture. A Webster Vienna student can experience the best of both words: the historic charm of the city's world renowned culture and traditional coffee houses right alongside its contemporary music, art scene and nightlife.
Vienna has a lot to offer young professionals from all around the world (see video from the Chamber of Commerce) and the unemployment rate is very low. Vienna is Europe's music capital with two major Opera Houses and the renowned Vienna Philharmonic (remember the New Year concert broadcast worldwide!) It is a safe and clean city with centuries of history, imperial architecture, museums, theatres and cultural festivals. In sports and recreation, there are abundant opportunities for hiking, running, bicycling, skiing, boating, exercising—or just relaxing along the Blue Danube. Golden opportunities await you by visiting and perhaps even working at one of the many multinational businesses or global organizations that are headquartered here. Vienna is an important diplomatic center and home to one of the four official seats of the United Nations, and other international organizations such as he Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The city has an excellent infrastructure and affordable public transportation system, 50% of the city is "green" with numerous parks, bike paths (over 200 km), swimming and sailing opportunities.
HOUSING: Webster Residence Am Augarten is an 80-bed facility that combines all the newest amenities with the charm of vintage Viennese architectural style, Webster's new dormitory provides students with superior comfort, practical convenience, and an engaging social atmosphere. It is a 10-minute walk to the university's new campus at the Palais Wenkheim, and a 5-minute walk to the famous Prater and Augarten parks. The city center is a mere two subway stations away, although it is easily reachable by foot. All undergraduate program students, (freshmen or transfer students) are required to live the first academic semester at the Residence, and can be extended on a semester basis. Living in a dorm has many advantages. Students who live in Webster housing are more likely to earn better grades, become involved on campus, interact with faculty, and are much more likely to graduate. A community kitchen providing lockers and cooling storage space is available at no extra costs to all residents.
Rental fees: Single rooms: €3,600/person/semester / Double: €2,800/person/semester utilities and amenities included.
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To succeed in business, you will have to be able to effectively communicate, negotiate, innovate, and compete in an increasingly global business climate. A Webster Business and Management education will provide you with the necessary skills. Our curriculum and international network will prepare you for a successful career in either the private or public sector.
v Bachelor Programs (Undergraduate)
· Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration
· Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management
· Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management with emphasis in International Business
· Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management with emphasis in Marketing Emphasis
o Undergraduate Minors: Business, Economics, Management
o Certificate Programs (Undergraduate): Certificate in Entrepreneurship
v Master Programs (Graduate)
· Master of Science (MSc) in Finance
· Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing
· Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The International Relations program at Webster Vienna prepares students for leadership and service in the international diplomatic, professional, and academic communities. Led by a team of internationally recognized researchers, lecturers, and scholar-practitioners, students examine great powers politics, humanitarian issues, and the dynamics of the international political economy, learning how to employ competing theories, methods, and approaches.
The international nature of the faculty and student body enriches students' on-campus academic experience while exposing them to one of the world's premier centers of international activity; home to the UN, UNIDO, UNODC, IAEA, OPEC, OFID, CTBTO and the OSCE where many Webster International Relations graduates go on to work. Our graduates are regularly admitted into prestigious post-graduate programs at Oxford, Cambridge, Columbia, John Hopkins, Georgetown and the London School of Economics. Many of our graduates go on to top careers in politics, international business, and NGOs; and an increasing number successfully complete Ph.D. programs in Europe and the United States.
v Bachelor Program (Undergraduate)
o Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations
v Master Program (Graduate)
o Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations
o Global Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations: As part of Webster Worldwide Program this Global MA in International Relations provides full-time graduate students an opportunity to live, learn, and study at Webster's campuses in Leiden, the Netherlands; London, England; Geneva, Switzerland; Vienna, Austria; and either Bangkok, Thailand; or Beijing, China.)
We have a competitive research environment and are proud of our program diversity, which covers the foundations of psychology, provides a solid preparation for helping others, and introduces students to neurosciences and behavioral sciences. Webster University's Psychology Department is proud of its counseling program, which ideally prepares students for a wide range of jobs in the helping profession, and of its state-of-the-art research infrastructure, which allows for the links between the science and the practice of psychology. All courses are in English.
Bachelor Program (Undergraduate)
· Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology - Accredited both in the USA and in Austria. This program also contains courses in Biology among others that make it similar to a Bachelor of Science (BS). In addition, you can get your hands on fancy physiological recording devices including a full grown 64 channel EEG system to watch the brain at work, which introduces you to the world of science.
Master Program (Graduate)
· Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling Psychology (Covers Propädeutikum aspects and gives you a great research experience) - accredited both in the USA and Austria; outcome:
a) You become a Psychologist, b) You gain verbal skills that are needed for every profession, because communication is crucial to all disciplines, c) You get the Propädeutikum certificate, first important step to become a Psychotherapist in Austria (at no extra cost), d) You are ideally prepared for any PhD Program.
The media play a decisive role in our perception of the world. New media have revolutionized communications. Today people are expected to navigate through an information-saturated environment. The Media Communications program is designed to familiarize students with several areas, among them mass communication; basic media production, ethics and legal issues, cultural diversity in the media, interpersonal communication, research methods, and more. Students select a concentration area of 15 credits in media communications, public relations, or film studies. Students work on theoretical and research aspects of media and apply their knowledge to creative projects. We emphasize training in the production and post-production of content. Outside contacts are part of the practice of our courses. Site visits to media companies and institutions often lead to internships or further project work.
Bachelor Programs (Undergraduate)
· Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media Communications
Courses offered
Undergraduate Programs, Graduate Programs
v UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Webster Vienna Private University's undergraduate programs offer students the best of both worlds: an American liberal arts education that prioritizes faculty mentorship, excellence in teaching and small class size, and a European research university where innovative scholarship sets the standard for academic and intellectual achievement. Accredited in both Austria and the United States, a Webster education is also a global education. Throughout their undergraduate education, students explore their own major field of study, as well as related disciplines in which they confront today's most pressing social, political and economic issues. To this end, Webster's Global Citizenship Program ensures that continuing exposure to the latest innovations in the human sciences and liberal arts is an essential aspect of students' undergraduate education.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees are awarded in the following majors:
· International Relations
· Management with possible emphasis in International Business or Marketing
· Media Communications
· Psychology
Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees are awarded in the following majors
· Business Administration
Students are also able to complete the following undergraduate certificate programs:
o Entrepreneurship
v GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Webster's graduate programs are for students who have earned a primary degree at a recognized institution and would like to pursue an internationally recognized graduate degree to further their knowledge and prepare for career advancement.
Master of Arts (MA)
· International Relations
· Psychology with emphasis in Counseling Psychology (open for Fall and Spring entry)
Master of Science (MSc)
· Finance
· Marketing
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Webster Vienna encourages all incoming undergraduate (bachelor), transfer, and graduate (master) students with exceptional academic achievement and proven financial need to apply for a Webster Vienna Scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on the American 4-point scale. Scholarships for undergraduate students cover between 10-50% of tuition (with no award exceeding 50%), while graduate scholarships cover between 10-25% for accepted applicants. Another scholarship is the Borealis Social Scholarship for new undergraduate and graduate students, that carries a full tuition award for one incoming undergraduate student with outstanding academic excellence and proven financial need, who begins studies in the Fall 1 term. Also there is Webster Vienna Second Degree Grant, and the Webster Vienna Legacy Tuition Grant.


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Warner Assault Investigation Update
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 September 2013 08:16
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PULLMAN – As a result of Pullman Police detectives attempts to locate him, John "Matt" Cabanos-Soriano (22-years-old, birth date 09/07/90) surrendered himself to investigators at the Pullman Police Department at about 2:20 am this morning. After being booked on a charge of Assault First Degree, Cabanos-Soriano was interviewed by detectives and then transported to the Whitman County Jail.
At about 9:20 am, Robert D. Bean (22-years-old, birth date 06/05/90) appeared at the Whitman County Sheriff's office in Colfax to turn himself in. He was arrested there by Pullman detectives and booked into Whitman County Jail on a charge of Assault First Degree. Both Cabanos-Soriano and Bean will likely appear before a judge at Whitman County Superior Court sometime today.
Although all suspects have been arrested, the investigation continues with Pullman Police detectives interviewing known witnesses and seeking additional witnesses and personal video of the assault. Investigators are still sorting out the events that transpired prior to, and during, the assault and the culpability of each suspect. Anyone who witnessed the assault, or is aware of a personal video of the assault, is asked to contact the Pullman Police Department at (509) 334-0802.
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Scott Jagow: Today, the Senate holds a hearing on older workers. Some say companies aren't doing a very good job of hiring and retaining older people, and the whole economy is suffering because of it. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Jeremy Hobson: Steven Sass with the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College says many retiring workers would prefer to stay on the job. And the private sector would benefit from keeping them there.
Steven Sass: There's a real opportunity here. There's a supply of labor that we can access, and companies that figure out how they can use these workers effectively are at a competitive advantage.
The trouble for employers is that older workers can be expensive and ill-trained for the modern demands of their jobs. Eric Toder at the Urban Institute says things like phased retirement and flexible work schedules won't solve the problem entirely. Older workers may have to give up some benefits to remain competitive.
Eric Toder: Pension systems and health benefits and so forth — we're going to have to make various fiscal adjustments.
Today's hearing will focus on the nation's largest employer, the federal government. Over the next five years, a third of the full-time federal workforce will reach retirement age.
In Washington, I'm Jeremy Hobson for Marketplace.